Sussex Local Magazine Findon - April 2020

April 2020

Findon - High Salvington - Salvington - Clapham - Patching Local news and events through the door to 6,200 homes in this area every month

FARESHARE Putting food waste to use WIN TICKETS!

Out of Bounds The Bloody Chambers

NEWS

Local council, schools & charity

HISTORY

East End Hamlet

GARDENS

Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden

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What’s On, Recipe, Prize Crossword, Young Readers’ Puzzles, Health, Walks, Local Groups & Charity, Business Directory

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April 2020 Cover image “Pony Heaven” Cissbury ring

by Joe James

Welcome...

Amidst exceptional global apprehension we bring you our April/Easter issue.

We are aware that many publicised events in our April listings may not take place so please do check with the named organisers. We very much hope the effects of this virus are short-lived for local businesses and social groups and that our community continues to show resilience and kindness in these difficult times.

This issue we spotlight Sussex charity Fareshare. Food poverty is surprisingly prevalent in our largely affluent area and Fareshare use food which would otherwise go to waste to support foodbanks and schemes which help those struggling to make ends meet.

Andrew Staib visits the Hanna Pechar Sculpture garden near Dorking and looks at how sculpture can enhance a garden in our regular gardening article. Whilst surveyor Chris Ennis talks about flooding and considerations for at-risk properties. Let’s hope the wet weather eases up now.

Sweet Easter temptations are everywhere.

To avoid over-indulgence try dark chocolate - the genuine health benefits may surprise you. Read Heather Smith’s article in our Health & Wellbeing section.

We have our regular history article as well as the prize crossword and news from local charities, councils and community groups.

Until next month,

Kris & Jeff

Quote of the month “The oak fought the wind and was broken, the willow bent when it must and survived."

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Competition 15

The Bloody Chamber A re-telling of the most famous folk & fairy tales in western culture by an all-female cast using aerial circus, physical theatre, gothic design and a haunting soundscape.

We invite you deep into the forest for an experience you’ll never forget. Age restriction 15+ only.

We have a pair of tickets available to see The Bloody Chamber at Connaught Studio, Worthing Theatres, Worthing. Winner can choose Wednesday 13th May at 7.30pm or Thursday 14th May at 2.30pm or 7.30pm. Subject to availability. www.alexandratheatre.co.uk

What are little girls made of? They are made of the forest floor, the blood of the moon cycle, the fluttering of wings and the turning of keys. They are made of sweat, howling notes and desire. They are made of night scented stock – heady and sweet, the lily and the rose, the knife and the rope.

They are made of all the tales our mothers told us and all the ones they didn’t dare.

The award winning proteus present Angela Carter’s The Bloody Chamber - an erotic, heady and feminist retelling of some of the most famous folk and fairy tales in western culture. These dark fantasies are performed

Win a pair of tickets to see The Bloody Chamber To enter the competition answer the question below: Q: What is the age restriction for The Bloody Chamber? a) 12+ b) 15+ c) 18+ Send your answer and contact details to: The Bloody Chamber Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/features/competitions Winner drawn after 30th April 2020. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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Local Walks - April All walks are led by friendly, trained volunteers - please do check with the leaders named below for full details and for any last minute changes.

Health walks are 30 – 90 minutes, supported by Walking for Health & Horsham District Council (HDS). Level 2 & Level 3 are more challenging, for fitter walkers, supported by HDC. Fri 3rd 11:00am Barns Green 2 miles 60 mins Health Meet in new car park above the Village Hall, RH13 0PT. One gentle incline, some views but can be muddy. Well behaved dogs welcome Chatter 07720 714306 Sat 4th 2:00pm Sandgate Park 3.6 miles 1 hr 45 mins Level 2 Meet at Storrington Recreation Ground car park RH20 4BG An easy flat route. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided Mick 01903 745971 Sun 5th 10:00am Wepham Down 6.5 miles 2 hrs 45 mins Level 3 Meet at Kithurst Hill car park. Off the Storrington to Amberley Road (B2139) Nearby postcode RH20 4HW. This is a downland walk. Dogs welcome Mick 01903 745971 Tue 7th 11:00am Steyning Health Centre Walk 2 miles 75 mins Level 2 Meet at Steyning Health Centre, Tanyard Lane, BN44 3RJ. Includes some stiles and inclines. Can be muddy across fields, please wear sensible footwear Ann 01903 297553 Wed 8th 10:00am Henfield Byways 2-3 miles 1 hr Health Meet Henfield Library, High Street, Henfield, BN5 9HN. No dogs Anne 01273 493671 Thu 9th 11:00am Billingshurst 2.3 miles 60 mins Health Meet at Billingshurst Library, Mill Lane, RH14 9JZ. Can be muddy. Dogs on leads allowed. Parking 75p per hour - annual parking permits are available Chris 01403 782745 Sat 11th 9:00am Wiston/Steyning Downland 2 miles 75 mins Level 2 Meet at Steyning Cricket Pavilion, BN44 3LE. A walk for dog owners, includes a hill. Maximum of two dogs per handler Ann 01903 297553 Sat 11th 2:00pm Kithurst South Circular 3 miles 1 hr 30 mins Level 2 Meet at Kithurst Hill car park. Off the Storrington to Amberley Road (B2139) Nearby postcode RH20 4HW. Walk is level, dogs welcome.

Mick01903 745971 Sun 12th 10:00am Lee Farm 5.2 miles 2 hrs Level 3 Meet at Kithurst Hill car park. Off the Storrington to Amberley Road (B2139) Nearby postcode RH20 4HW. The walk includes a steep hill. Dogs welcome Mick 01903 745971 Mon 13th 10:30am Littleworth and around 5 miles 2 hrs 30 mins Level 2 Meet at the Windmill Littleworth Lane Partridge Green RH13 8EJ. Please DO NOT park in the pub car park. Parking available along the lane. No dogs Jill 07780 701184 Wed 15th 10:30am Storrington Riverside Walk 2.5 miles 90 mins Health Meet at Storrington Recreation Ground Car Park, RH20 4BG. This flat, well surfaced walk. Suitable for children's buggies. Dogs welcome Mick 01903 745971 Sat 18th 2:00pm Thakeham Circular 3 miles 1 hr 30mins Level 2 Meet in Thakeham Church car park, RH20 3EP. Popular short walk, route can be wet and muddy. Dogs welcome. Not suitable for buggies Mick 01903 745971 Sun 19th 10:00pm Hurston Place 4.8 miles 1 hr 45 mins Level 3 Meet at Storrington Recreation Ground Car Park, RH20 4BG. Dogs welcome Mick 01903 745971 Thu 23rd 10:30am St George's Day Bluebell Walk 3 or 5 miles 2 hrs Level 2 Meet at St George’s Church, Steyning Road, West Grinstead, RH13 8LR. We have a choice of a shorter or longer route. Flat circular walk. No dogs Jean 07734 323321 Sat 25th 2:00pm Parham Glider Field 3.6 miles 1 hr 45 mins Level 2 Meet at Storrington Recreation Ground Car Park, RH20 4BG. Flat, easy route Mick 01903 745971 Sun 26th 10:00am Washington Common, Windlesham 7 miles Level 3 Meet at Georges Lane National Trust Car park RH20 3BN. A lovely circular walk Some very steep steps and stick(s) are advised. Dogs welcome.

Mick 01903 745971 Mon 27th 10:00am West Grinstead Church & Downs Link 5 miles Level 2 Meet at WS County Council car park next to the Downs Link at West Grinstead (nearby postcode RH13 8LU). Well behaved dogs welcome.

Irene 07790 420752 Wed 29th 10:00am Shermanbury Circular 6 miles 2 hrs 30mins Level 2 Meet in the car park of The Bull Inn, at Mock Bridge, BN5 9AD. The circular walk is mostly flat, with some stiles. No dogs Mike 07855 502023

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Sussex Snippets A total of £462,000 has been awarded to fund 560 taser devices between the Sussex and Surrey police forces. This will mean an extra 291 new tasers for Sussex Police, bringing the total to more than 1,100. Both forces can now achieve their ambition of making Tasers available for any police officer who wants one (estimated to be 80% of the frontline).

In other news from the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner, more than £500,000 in grants was awarded from the Safe Space Funding Network to 17 local charities. This is to help support victims of child sexual exploitation, domestic and sexual violence, stalking and harassment, along with other forms of trauma and modern slavery.

Meanwhile an interesting example of one of Sussex Police’s many modern challenges where, through better use of technology, a positive outcome was achieved. Chief Constable Giles York said: “Over 300 victims had been subject to 3,000 malicious telephone calls from an unknown male, often of an offensive sexual nature. This was difficult to trace as he used different numbers and phoned at different times of the day. One of my analysts had the idea of locating where the call was made from and correlate that with ANPR (number plate recognition) data.

"Through this information he was able to identify a man in Burgess Hill who was buying second hand phones and using software to reignite old contact lists. Officers seized over 200 phones from his premises. He has pleaded guilty this month and is due to be sentenced next month.”

The South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) is developing handy downloadable guides that will include some of the best circular routes across Sussex and Hampshire. The Authority is keen to hear from horse riders about where they like to ride and what their favourite routes are. They need a) start point – ideally with horsebox parking; b) the length of ride; c) a short description of the route and a simple map showing the route. Initially they are keen to hear from riders who use the following areas, but routes in other areas are also welcomed: • Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Hampshire • Harting Down, West Sussex • Heyshott Common, West Sussex • Eartham Woods, West Sussex • Seven Sisters Country Park, East Sussex • East Dean, East Sussex.

Email responses to: access@southdowns.gov.uk From the end of last year, West Sussex recycling centres have asked users to show photo ID with proof of residence within West Sussex. The scheme is set out on the WSCC website, where there is also a

recognition that the policy will produce a negative impact on the environment. “The proposal will mean that some non-West Sussex residents will need to travel further to a site in their own area.” However “It is hoped that this may be mitigated by some residents making fewer trips and/or selecting alternative and more sustainable routes for managing their waste such as home composting and use of kerbside collection services.”

The section on “sustainability” on the WSCC website states: “We want sustainability to be more central to the way we all work. We believe this approach will help us combat climate change; ensure that all our work benefits society, the economy and the environment in the long-term.”

West Sussex County Council have agreed proposals to invest almost £200m in road schemes over the next five years (including £44.2m for the re-alignment of the A29 in Bognor Regis and £19.1m for improvements to the A2300 in Burgess Hill), as well as £45.2m to produce renewable energy and generate income through solar farms and battery energy storage schemes. The £712m five-year ‘capital programme’ also includes an investment of £47.5m for the Fire and Rescue Service, for a proposed new fire training centre and Horsham Fire Station, planned improvements to fire stations, as well as new state of the art equipment and vehicles.

Email notices to: info@sussexlocal.net

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6th Worthing Beavers, Scouts & Air Scouts at High Salvington 6th Worthing Beavers Boys and girls aged 6-8 years, come along and join in the fun, games and crafts on Tuesdays 5.15pm – 6.30pm. 6th Worthing Cubs Boys and girls aged 8 to 10½ years, come along, it is great fun, games, cook and camp. Tuesdays 6.30pm – 8.30pm. 6th Worthing Air Scouts Boys and girls 10 ½ to 14 come along and enjoy games, archery, shooting and camping. Friday evenings 7.30pm - 9.30pm.

Meetings are in upstairs Hall, St Michaels Church, 19 Hayling Rise, High Salvington BN13 3AL For more details contact Chris Mantell on 07860 376803 or Margo Herbert on 07803 703259

MPs praise plans for new care centre for Worthing Tim Loughton, MP for East Worthing and Shoreham, and Sir Peter Bottomly, MP for Worthing West, were shown the plans for the Worthing Integrated Care Centre (WICC) by Leader of Worthing Council, Cllr Daniel Humphreys, and Cllr Kevin Jenkins, Worthing Borough Council's Executive Member for Regeneration. The £34 million WICC and a multi-storey car park are to be funded by Worthing Borough Council through loans to be recouped through rent and

(L - R) Cllr Kevin Jenkins, Tim Loughton MP, Sir Peter Bottomley MP, Cllr Daniel Humphreys, Leader of Worthing BC

income. The WICC development plans will go before Worthing Council's Planning Committee in the summer following a three-week pre-planning public consultation starting on 23rd March 2020 and a subsequent planning application.

The centre will be a one-stop shop with space for doctors, mental health specialists, outpatients, health visitors and a pharmacy, as well as further services for families and children. It will be located on the site of the car park at the back of the Town Hall and would see the existing Central Clinic site demolished to make way for the new facility.

Registration now open for ‘Night to Remember’ midnight walk!

Open to everyone aged 10 and over, the St Barnabas House’s ‘Night to Remember’ is your chance to remember a loved one, support local people, take on a personal challenge or encourage yourself to get fit. Whatever your motivation, the midnight walk on Saturday 27 June will be a Night to Remember.

Over the past 12 years, 11,900 friends, families and colleagues have taken part in ‘Night to Remember’ – walking the streets and seafront of Worthing, raising an incredible £1.7 million to support local hospice care. Participants can pick from a 7, 13.1, or 20 mile route which will take them past Worthing to Lancing and Shoreham. All sponsorship money goes towards the St Barnabas House Hospice at Home service.

Visit www.stbh.org.uk/nighttoremember.

Findon Village Preschool A small 26 place setting in the heart of Findon Village with a large outdoor space. Children thrive and their minds and bodies develop best when they have access to a stimulating outdoor environment. We are a learning through play preschool offering the children the freedom to explore, follow their own fascination and challenge their play, physically, emotionally and intellectually. We have spaces for children age 2 -4 years 8.30am–3pm term time: Tel: 07762 906911.

Government childcare funding available.

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Brooklands: New plans unveiled Images of the plans to transform Brooklands Park into a magical destination have been released as more than £3m is earmarked to fund the next stage of development. The original plan stated that it should be a science nature park with the emphasis on fun learning, while also encouraging wellbeing through outdoor activity. People with all needs should be catered for with new gateways, paths and seating areas suitable for those with disability. Now included in the plans are: A new visitor hub including cafe with internal and external seating powered from sustainable resources.

An adventure play area to house 30 pieces of equipment, two of which are climbing frames more than 4 metres high An outdoor space for multi use events such as frisbee, football or other activities surrounded by seating A contemplative garden bordering the Teville Stream with new sensory planting A new accessible pathway circumnavigating the lake with seating areas and shelters A 2.5k fitness trail around the park A number of glades on the old golf course, allowing for different community activities including food growing, seed sowing, play dens, bug hotels and bird boxes.

Windmill oxygenators for the lake as well as windmills and chimes in the Wind Glade.

A mount celebrating the highest point in the park.

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The Council has already funded the dredging and environmental enhancement of the lake which was completed in 2018 as well as the Valley Gardens section of Teville Stream. Now a more technical design, by Turkington Martin Landscape Architects, is to be drawn up ahead of inviting companies to bid for the construction phase. The cafe and two pieces of play equipment above 4m have already been submitted for planning approval. It is hoped construction can be underway by this year.

Clapham to get new playpark

The Parish was recently awarded the incredible sum of £25,500.00 from Pocket Parks. Combined with match funding from the Parish council and local fundraising by Clapham Playground Restoration Group the Parish now has a grand total of £55,775 to spend on the new children’s park and the rest of the recreation ground. Planning has begun and a public consultation will follow, but the restoration looks to include a children’s playground, pathways, seating, adult exercise equipment and fencing, with ideas for wildflower meadow areas, traditional hedgerows and even a mini-orchard! The PC plan to begin spending the money next month and work can then begin as soon as weather permits.

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Benefits of dark chocolate Enjoy a little this Easter - guilt-free!

By Heather Smith

Easter is upon us, and that means another time of year where we are surrounded by delicious sweet treats.

Enjoying chocolate usually seems to come with a side serving of guilt, so I thought it would be a good time to explain some of the health benefits of chocolate.

We’re talking about good quality, dark chocolate here, which is actually pretty rich in nutrients including magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc and selenium.

Chocolate is also full of antioxidant vitamins A, C and E, as well as having a high fibre content which is important for gut health, and flavanols which help protect the skin and brain.

There is research showing chocolates has the ability to improve blood flow, reduce blood pressure and lower heart disease and stroke risk too, as well as it being associated with a reduced risk of depression.

This all sounds like a winner to me. Not that I need much excuse to eat chocolate!

So, what cocoa content can we call dark chocolate?

Well, the darker you can go, the better. 100% cocoa chocolate is pretty hard going, but 70% is pretty enjoyable to most people.

For the other side of the coin, remember that chocolate is fairly high in fat, so the calories do quickly add up. A square or two a day is probably enough.

If you’re thinking there is no way you could stop after a couple of squares, try going a little darker. The mix of sugar and fat is a huge trigger for overeating and is at least part of the reason that the less-dark chocolate is so hard to put down. The darker the chocolate, the less sugar and – in theory – the easier to put down after a sensible amount.

Heather Smith is a fat loss specialist Personal Trainer. Get in touch for a free five-day meal plan www.fitbiztraining.co.uk

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Life Interest Trusts

By Will Writer Emma Wells MIPW

Probably the biggest worry and most contentious issue that people talk to me about is that there will be nothing left for their children to inherit if they need to pay for care later in life. People often fall into two categories, those who are pained at the thought of paying out more than they already have during their lives and those who accept that if you have the means to pay, then that’s what you should do. Neither side is wrong, but it is always worth exploring your options regardless of which way you lean.

Many clients approach me regarding putting their home into a trust to avoid it being used to fund long term care, but this is rarely a viable option. If you have put your property into a trust and then go on to require care your actions may be considered deliberate deprivation by the local authority and in most cases the trust won’t work- despite you having paid thousands to set the trust up. The local authority are wise to such trusts and should you require care, they simply set aside the trust as though it doesn’t exist and value your estate with your property included.

The onus is on you to prove there was a legitimate reason for creating the trust that wasn’t anything at all to do with care home fees. You are considered

guilty until proven innocent. For the trust to work, you would have to fail to disclose its existence at the point of assessment, and in doing so you’ve probably committed benefit fraud.

If we accept that you may need care at some point and it that will need to be paid for, then look at what you can legitimately do that isn’t going to land you in hot water with the local authority, the tax man or leave disgruntled children.

Using a Life Interest Trust in your Will secures half of your property for your chosen beneficiaries. You leave your half of your property to beneficiaries other than your partner but with a Life Interest in the property for your partner. This means that your partner can carry on living in the property treating it as though it is theirs in its entirety including being able to sell the property and buy another in its place. The person with the Life Interest takes precedence over the beneficiaries until stipulated within your Will but your share is not owned by them so should your partner go on to need care only their half of the property can be assessed for payment means. Your children will therefore inherit at least half of the value of your property and your partner will be able to afford decent care.

For more information on this please do get in touch, alternatively, we will be discussing Life Interest Trusts in more detail at our free seminar on 16th April at Storrington Village hall at 2:30pm. To join us please book on 01903 821010 or email: wills@nsure.co.uk

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FareShare Sussex Tackling food waste and fighting hunger - turning an environmental problem into a social solution. By Georgia Brown Many people have the privilege of being able to afford everyday essentials, like clothes and running water.

Most people reading this article may live in a home with both heating and electricity.

However, many people may not be aware that for approximately 5.8 million people in the UK, the realities of living in ‘deep poverty’ make it hard to afford even the most basic of essentials, including food.

Around 10% of the UK population of all ages go hungry every day. Though this might seem like a staggering statistic, food poverty can affect anyone, at any time under unpredictable circumstances. This can be due to many reasons, such as unexpected redundancy, reduced welfare support or simply having to support a family on

a low income. This means that for many people, they have little to no choice but to turn to drop-in centres, hostels, food banks and other emergency help in order to feed themselves and their families. For some people, going along to a lunch club helps to alleviate chronic loneliness as well as providing a comforting meal. However, these resources are not widely available and rely on volunteers and workers willing to give up their time to help those in need.

This is where FareShare Sussex comes in - a charity that has a long-term vision to eradicate food poverty.

The team of incredibly hardworking volunteers have changed the way food waste is disposed of, reclaiming safe-to-eat surplus food from manufacturers, suppliers and retailers that would have otherwise been thrown away. The charity distributes this food to local charities and community projects across East and West Sussex, and parts of Surrey, where it is then turned into thousands of nutritious meals every week for the people who need it most. FareShare has made it possible to accept a wide variety of surplus food, including meat, dairy, fruit, vegetables and ready meals, along with tinned and packet foods such as tuna, rice and coffee. All food accepted by FareShare must comply with food safety legislation, be within its use by and best before dates and be packaged appropriately. FareShare claims that for the community groups they work with, their services are a “much needed resource”; without their support, hundreds of people across the South would go hungry.

Beth Parry, FareShare’s fundraising and communications manager, explained that FareShare began in Brighton in 2002 as a small volunteer-run project,

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delivering a small amount of supermarket surplus to just a handful of homeless projects in the area. “The stark injustice of good food unnecessarily being wasted alongside the growing issue of homelessness highlighted how one issue could help the other” she said. FareShare is turning an environmental problem into a social solution. Beth continued, “Since 2002 the project has grown year-on-year and now delivers surplus food to 125 charities across Sussex and Surrey. The charities include food banks, homeless hostels and day centres, young people's projects, women's refuges and older people's lunch clubs. By using our service these organisations are able to redirect vital funds into their core services for their clients.”

When asked what the best aspect about volunteering for FareShare is, Beth told us that for many volunteers, their main motivation for volunteering is “making a difference to vulnerable people in their community” and enjoying the fact that they can directly see the impact their work has on people’s lives. Furthermore, the work FareShare does for the community does not just benefit those in need, but also works to reduce the environmental impact of high levels of food waste across the county.

At such a crucial global stage and with concerns about the ‘climate crisis’ ever increasing, it is refreshing to see a charity pledging to place sustainability at the heart of their mission. By

preventing large amounts of surplus food heading to landfills, FareShare dramatically reduces the environmental impact caused by food waste every day.

According to Beth, the charity saved 2,436 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions last year alone - that is equivalent to powering over 400 homes with electricity for a whole year. However, the pledge to be more sustainable does not end there for FareShare.

Beth claims that the charity recognises that it has a little way to go to reduce their own environmental impact even further. She said, “We hope to invest in greener transportation systems, which isn't something we can afford to do without funding. We have an application pending for an electric van and an e-cargo bike, which would reduce our own emissions and enable us to receive and redistribute more food.”

According to Beth, the charity would not be running if it wasn’t for the hardworking selfless team of volunteers. Beth said, “We have regular social events

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throughout the year, do all we can to acknowledge their hard work and really we could not exist without our team of 150 incredible volunteers.” Similarly, Beth continued that FareShare could not exist without donations and people fundraising. “We need to cover our warehouse rent, our van leasing, fuel and maintenance, our staff salaries and volunteer expenses to be able to keep the project going.”

It may be difficult to imagine what Sussex would be like without charities like FareShare working towards reducing food poverty across the county. In response to this, Beth told us, “When asked what would happen

if FareShare had to close, the responses from our charity members were quite shocking - one saying that it could mean the loss of lives, some saying they would have to close their own project down. Many told us that vulnerable people would go without food.” There is still a long way to go before the national struggle to avoid hunger is completely eradicated, but with charities like FareShare dedicating time to tackling the problem, the struggle for many local families is eased.

People can support FareShare in a variety of ways; including individual donations, community fundraising events, challenges, volunteering and they also have several food collection points in the area, including Worthing where you can drop off food items.

To find out more about how you can support, visit www.faresharesussex.org.uk

How to lose money investing

By Richard Cohen FPFS ACII MCSI Chartered Financial Planner There is a very easy way to lose all your money when investing - getting scammed. There are a few steps you can take to make yourself more susceptible to scams.

or years because it is easy to send statements and updates on how fictious investments are performing.

It’s only when you actually want to get your hands on the money that you realise it is no longer there.

Taking advantage of investment offers is an easy way to give away your savings. The reality is that “risk free” returns over and above a savings account don’t exist. As the potential return goes up so does the associate risk of losing money. Anything offering a guaranteed return over and above a savings rate is only to be trusted if you want to lose your money.

Sending money to the wrong account is another way to say goodbye to your savings. Fraudsters who have hacked email accounts can use the information in your email to generate legitimate looking personalised emails. For example, there have been cases where when buying a house, people have been emailed details purporting to be from their solicitor with details of where to send the funds to complete the purchase. In fact, the email is from a scammer who has found out from their email account about their pending housing transaction and has been able to create a realistic looking email but using fake bank details.

Working with ‘advisers’ who pressure you to make decisions quickly can help you lose money and fall prey to scams. There’s nothing like a deadline or a time limited offer to get people to make rash decisions. Whilst you don’t want to procrastinate and let inflation erode your money for years, there are very few investment decisions that cannot wait a few weeks.

Failing to check out the platforms, funds or products you are investing in upfront thoroughly can also cause substantial losses. Savings and investment scams often go undiscovered for what can be many months

For most people making their investment portfolio up of mainstream assets, i.e. shares, bonds and property held through a regulated provider and doing a few simple checks upfront, will prevent them from becoming a victim of fraudsters.

For more details visit www.nsurefinancial.co.uk or to arrange a free review please call 01903 821010.

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Prize Crossword

Win a £20 voucher for Gifted Worthing

Findon April 2020 February 2020 solution below:

Winner: Jacquie Simpson from Worthing. Congratulations and thank you to all who entered.

Finish the crossword and fill out the box below with the letters from the shaded squares. Work out the anagram

February anagram solution BRAVURA

Across 6 Protuberance on a bone (8) 8 And nothing more (4) 9 Dead duck (5) 10 Tilt a glass or two (6) 11 Electrodes it manipulated to spot deceit (3,9) 13 Cocktail-stirrer (7,5) 16 Advertising catchphrase (6) 18 Barometer, to a tar (5) 19 Altar area (4) 20 Atrocious (8)

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Recipe

Hotcross Bun & Butter Pudding Two great puddings in one

Ingredients Serves 8 • • • • • • • • • •

6-8 Sussex hotcross buns 150ml Cabin Pressure’s coffee liqueur (optional) 280ml double cream 500ml milk 4 eggs 65g honey 40g soft butter 100g dates, pitted and halved 3 tbsp marmalade Serve with Caroline’s dairy vanilla ice cream

Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180c. Gradually warm the cream and milk in a saucepan over a gentle heat.

Meanwhile in a large bowl whisk together the eggs and honey. Once the cream and milk has warmed add this to the egg mixture, whisking continuously to avoid making scrambled eggs.

2. Halve the buns and spread with butter and marmalade. Arrange the buns in a large shallow ovenproof dish, dot with the dates and drizzle with the coffee liqueur (if you wish).

3. Pour over the cream mixture and set aside to soak for 15 minutes. Press the buns down into the custard mixture as they soften.

4. Bake for 50 minutes until set, then remove and allow to stand for 10 minutes. Serve warm with Caroline’s dairy vanilla ice cream.

Recipe supplied by Hollie from Village Larder at Squires Garden Centre Washington, RH20 4AL. Open Mon - Sat 9am-5pm Sun 10am-4pm. 01903 891744. www.villagelarder.co.uk

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In Your Garden Monthly gardening ideas and tasks

by Andrew Staib, Principal Designer of Glorious Gardens Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden As a garden designer I have always attempted to design a garden without the need for sculpture, being wary that sculpture might detract from the beauty of the plants. However, after my visit to the Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden, in nearby Dorking recently I have realised that not only can a sculpture really enhance the beauty of a garden but the design itself can be influenced by a particularly powerful piece of work and the plants complimented.

Vikki Leedham first came across the garden when she went there on a school trip in the early 1990s. “I remember the founder, Hannah Peschar, being really scary, shouting out ‘Don’t Touch’ in her Dutch accent! But years later, after I graduated from art college, I applied for a placement here. I am now co-curator and gallery manager and I love it. I am called the queen of everything as I do pretty much every role here!”

She beams with infectious passion over the glass desk in the simple office situated in the grounds of the sculpture park. “At any one time we have over 200 outdoor sculptures on display in our beautiful gardens. I and Anthony, Hannah’s husband, who designed the gardens over 35 years ago, select which artists we would like to exhibit, including quite a few European artists”.

“Often I will go and visit them in their studios to get a better sense of their work. When the sculptures arrive, often driven in vans by the artists themselves, we get to work deciding where to put them and sometimes the daunting task of how to lift them!

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be very down to earth so I really like working with them”

English weather. They need to be frost and wildlife proof and the works have to be substantial enough not to get lost in the garden setting.”

The history of the sculpture garden is a testament to having a vision and just going for it. Anthony Paul was a landscape designer and his wife Hannah Peschar was a political journalist living in London.

They bought the little cottage and grounds near Ockley, Dorking and spent 5 years just clearing the jungle of weeds, restoring the ponds and planting architectural looking plant species.

The gardens themselves are very beautiful with mature oaks, streams, undulating mounds and rivers and some majestic Japanese Acer specimens. “There are no signs,” explains Vikki, “as we want people to explore the garden without a tick list, though we do provide a comprehensive map!”

They then canvassed the art world, inviting sculptors to exhibit outdoors. “It wasn’t the fashion at the time for outdoor sculpture. Of course there were artists such as Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth but their work was usually both monumental and expensive.

There was nothing particularly accessible for the average garden owner”.

“The sculpture is usually rotated on a two year basis, and we aim to exhibit at least 6 new artists every year.

We have to make sure all the pieces can withstand the

“Our typical buyers are members of the public, some collectors, corporate clients and public art. I think the most someone spent in one go was £80,000. My internal jaw dropped! Some clients want a particular piece of sculpture that they have in their mind that they want for a special place in the garden. Then I try to find them the right artist. Other visitors are open-minded about what they like and when they find something, decide where it could go”.

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other activities they conduct in the gardens. “We have had a walking dinner tour, stopping off at canapé stations, ending in a formal dinner on the lawn, lots of school trips, creative workshops, like print making, and even yoga afternoons.”

Where to visit in April The Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden of course!

Opening 3rd April. General admission (Thursday Sunday) - Adults £12, concession £8, children £ 7.

Black and White Cottage, Standon Lane, Ockley, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5QR (postal only – use RH5 5QU for SatNav). For more information call 01306 627269 or visit www.hannahpescharsculpture.com High Beeches Gardens, is a 25 acre garden, which is a botanical treasure trove that includes historic Magnolias. Laid out by the Loder family, but inspired High Beeches Gardens

by Victorian horticulturist William Robinson’s wild garden style, is it really worth going to when all the plants are coming into leaf.

It is open every day except Wednesday, 1pm - 5pm, adults £8.50, children 5-14 £2. High Beeches Lane, Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6HQ. 01444 400589 www.highbeeches.com And don’t forget the Tulip fair at Arundel Castle on the 1st April 2020.

April tasks • Start hoeing any bare areas of earth before the weeds take hold – if you do this once a week you will be weed free all year.

• A lot of your summer vegetables can be sown directly into the ground now.

• Mulch your beds with compost and bark chips to seal in the moisture from winter and prevent growth of new weed seeds.

• Feed all your shrubs and roses with a handful of bonemeal dug about an inch deep around the base of each plant.

• Feed iron loving plants that are grown in pots with some Iron Fertilizer.

• It is not too late to give Dogwood and Willow a big cut back.

• You can apply both Mosskill and Broadleaf weedkiller to your lawns – wait a couple of weeks then vigorously rake out all the dead thatch. You can also reseed the lawn where there are obvious patches.

• You can sow annuals indoors or in your greenhouse – rather than that trip to the supermarket you could try growing Marigolds and Lobelia in trays.

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Earthly delights Earth Architecture began as a specialist pruning service over 25 years ago, mainly restoring neglected gardens and maintaining vicarages and parsonages in Southsea and further afield into Hampshire.

A passion for gardens started at a young age for Earth Architecture’s owner, Graham Swain: “My grandfather was a greengrocer going up to Covent Garden before dawn. My two brothers and I were encouraged to grow our own vegetables and flowers, maintaining our own patch alongside our father’s. Additionally, my latin and history master at school asked me to work in his cottage garden, encouraging me to develop my green fingers. He was a real inspiration."

After gaining an honours degree in Architecture from Portsmouth University, followed by art college, Graham started working in gardens locally, developing his business into a design and build entity with a solid and respected reputation. Training at RHS Wisley, just up the road, taking informal courses and gaining practical hard-landscaping skills at college.

For ten years, after art school, Graham painted professionally as a fine artist - contemporary landscapes, exhibiting in London and abroad, including the Royal Institutes of Painters in both Watercolour and Oil. Earth Architecture has designed, restored and constructed hundreds of gardens over the years, all

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individual, all bespoke, a hot favourite with Hampshire doctors’ for some reason – eight gardens to date. Having moved to Clapham Village, in spring 2017, encouraged by his wife’s desire to return to her country roots, Graham says: “Despite the challenges that come with growing a business in a new area - it’s been wonderful exploring and working in this beautiful part of England, particularly in the shadow of the South Downs and near the sea. We feel very fortunate to be here”.

Earth Architecture concentrates mainly on tiny to midsized gardens locally in West Sussex. Delivering a complete new garden build, whatever is needed or simply tweaking an existing garden, bringing it back to life. Providing a personal service converting gardens to lower maintenance too is a speciality. Graham appeared as a garden expert for CH4TV ‘The Property Ladder’ and also gave a garden talk to charity donors – bringing his actor wife Emily to read poetry inspired by gardens.

“My ancestor, John Stewart, was Head Gardener at the famous Broadlands, Romsey, so it’s in my blood.

Our motto is: 'Love your garden and cherish your gardener', and we truly love what we do.

Graham: 07977 925586 info@eartharchitecture.co.uk or visit: www.eartharchitecture.co.uk

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Floods

By Chris Ennis FRICS It has, by any standards, been a wet winter. The whole country seems to be awash - water everywhere. The Arun valley and floodplain is always affected in the winter months and river levels have been very high during periods of spring tides coinciding with low atmospheric pressure. I have seen the seafront at Goring awash, farmland flooded at Clymping and numerous domestic integral garages affected by flash floods.

I have seen flooding affecting the Rver Rife although engineering work has reduced this risk over recent years. Pulborough has been badly affected as have parts of the River Rother valley. We see pictures of swollen rivers and destruction every day on the TV news. The misery of seeing your property and possessions ruined in a flood must be devastating. The recovery process can be very lengthy, expensive and the value of your property will inevitably be affected.

Every purchaser should have an environmental report prepared prior to purchase in which, amongst many things, flood risk is assessed.

Flooding can take a number of forms, the most publicised of which is River flooding. It occurs when rivers and streams are unable to carry away excess water through the usual drainage channels. Adjacent low-lying properties are likely to be flooded. Surface water flooding occurs following periods of heavy and persistent rain, often falling on saturated ground where normal drainage systems cannot cope with the volume of water. Groundwater flooding occurs when persistent rain raises the water table level above adjacent land. At times of world climate change, rising sea levels can be the cause of Coastal flooding, where sea defences prove to be inadequate in storm conditions. Recently, a breach in the sea defences caused flooding at Clymping.

If your property is in an area which might be affected by flooding be sure to arrange insurance and have a plan to minimise damage, remembering that there may be no electricity supply to operate pumping systems. There are a number of patent flood defence systems available for sale, the most basic of which are sandbags and sand.

Spare a thought for the flood-struck residents in the North of the country.

Chris Ennis FRICS email: surveyor1@talktalk.net 01903 261 217 or www.propdoctor.co.uk

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Motoring News Citroën’s Electric City Car Citroën has unveiled their 100% electric, two-seater city car.

Called the Ami, it features a 5.5 kWh lithium-ion battery and it’s capable of speeds of up to 28mph.

Tesla Model 3 Wins UK Car of the Year 2020 Tesla’s Model 3 has been crowned UK Car of the Year 2020. After emerging triumphant as Best Executive car, the Tesla battled it out against eight other new cars for the overall title. John Challen, director of the UK Car of the Year Awards said that the Tesla Model 3 has “shaken up” the executive segment and got many brands thinking. “Electric vehicles attract a broad spectrum of opinions, but it’s clear that with its technology, performance and range, the Model 3 is converting a lot of people.”

Tesla UK added: “We are proud of what this car has achieved so far and with the upcoming 0% company car tax there is an exciting year ahead for EVs in the UK.”

Great Women in the British Car Industry Nominations for the Great Women in the British Car Industry initiative have opened. Run by Autocar, in association with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, it will culminate in an awards ceremony on 4 June in London.

The initiative recognises the top 100 women leading the way across the UK’s car industry, as judged by a panel of automotive experts.

Supported by Bentley, Nissan and Toyota, the day will also include presentations from keynote speakers (soon to be announced), a panel debate and a networking session.

Van Thefts On The Rise Four-in-10 of all new vans on sale do not come with an alarm as standard, according to an investigation

by What Car? Vans. The findings follow research highlighting how more than 43,000 vans have been stolen since 2016, with a further 117,000 broken into.

The worst area for van thefts was London, with 14,263 vans stolen in the four year period, while 44,742 were broken into by thieves.

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Steyning Grammar School

Year 12 students enjoyed a trip to Kraków, Poland in February. The Sociology, History and RE students visited Schindler’s Museum, Auschwitz and the Salt Mine.

Students were able to reflect upon the experiences of those effected by the holocaust throughout their visit.

Huge congratulations to Jack L and Maddy B who have recently competed at the Intershoot Shooting competition in the The Hague, Netherlands.

Jack achieved a silver medal in the Junior Mens 10m Air Pistol representing team England against athletes from many other countries Jack with his Silver medal at the around the world. Junior Mens 10m pistol event Maddy achieved a gold medal for the Junior womens 10m Air pistol also representing team England.

Jack followed this up by taking the silver medal in the Junior Mens 10m Pistol event at the British Open Airgun Competition.

Talented SGS student Aaron Poulter was invited to

the Department of Computer Science at the University of Oxford on Saturday 8 February as a finalist in a UK wide competition – The UK Bebras Computational Aaron Poulter at prizeThinking Challenge. giving ceremony Reaching the final of the seniors (14–16) age group is an impressive achievement, as 22,722 students entered the first round for this age group. Aaron was among the top 56 highest achieving students invited to the final round in his age group, and was presented with his finalist’s certificate at a prize-giving ceremony at Hertford College.

The UK Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge, supported by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, is designed to get students excited about computing and computational thinking. It is a problem-solving contest with questions inspired by topics in computer science. In the first round, held in their own schools, students have to try to solve as many problems as possible in the allotted time. There are six age categories. The highest scoring students from the four oldest age groups (Elite, Seniors, Intermediate, and Juniors) were then invited to the Department of Computer Science at Oxford for the finals over two weekends in January and February.

Luke Talbot Assistant Headteacher, www.sgs.uk.net

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Out of Bounds One of Sussex’s top adventure activity centres We have a one day ticket available which includes one clip ’n climb session, one game of bowling, one soft play entry, one game of footgolf and one game of adventure golf on the same day for a single participant. For full terms and conditions please visit: www.out-of-bounds.co.uk

Renowned for its exciting, challenging and hugely entertaining indoor and outdoor activities and facilities, Out of Bounds in Angmering, is proud to have become one of Sussex's top adventure activity centres. It's the perfect day out for all the family! Visitors can enjoy a giant four level soft play, clip 'n climb, ten pin bowling, area, Laser Tag, footgolf, adventure golf and disc golf.

Once you've worked up an appetite taking part in the activities, you can relax with a cup of freshly brewed coffee while the children are playing or even take this opportunity to use the complementary Wi-Fi.

Win a day ticket at Out of Bounds To enter the competition answer the question below: Q: Where is Out of Bounds based? a) Worthing b) Horsham c) Angmering Send your answer and contact details to: Out of Bounds Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/ features/competitions Winner drawn after 30th April 2020. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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Paws for thought Are our pets secret eaters?

Like human obesity in the western world obesity in our pets is Dr Imogen rising too.

Wainwright-Jones Some estimate that as many as half the pet population is currently overweight with a significant percentage considered clinically obese.

Part of the problem is the average daily amount of food pets are being fed. Most people tend to think that dogs and cats need a bowl of food daily but how much is in one bowl of food? Little do we realise that portion size and between meal snacks play a major part in the excessive amounts of calories consumed.

Just imagine feeding your little pet a chipolata as a between meal treat. Sounds quite innocuous right?

Actually, this amount of food for a small dog is equivalent to a human eating a 12 oz steak in one sitting!

Now if they had two or three ‌ well you can see how serious the problem is.

To estimate just how much your pet needs in calories on a daily basis you need to calculate their resting metabolic rate, which is the number of calories needed in 24 hours to maintain normal body function when they are simply resting.

Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) = 70 + (weight in kg x 30).

After calculating their resting rate this is then multiplied by 1.6 for a neutered adult, 1.8 times for an unneutered adult and 1.4 for animals prone to obesity (genetic predisposition or breeds).

Remember that by adding rice to their diet you could be doubling the number of calories consumed and dog treats and joint sticks, also contain calories. Most clients will admit to giving their pets a few extra treats but remember the problem lies with the amount and most of us don’t actually weigh out or count the number of biscuits we let our dogs have in one day. Exercise will however make a difference as to how many calories your pet can consume but if you have an indoor cat or an older inactive dog then you need to be even more vigilant.

You can weigh your pet at the vet and talk to them about a diet plan.

Do you think you are making your pet a secret eater?

Only you can be the judge of that.

Crossways Veterinary Group, Findon Road, Findon Valley, Steyning High Street. 01903 877325 www.crosswaysvets.co.uk

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New funeral directors make arranging funerals less of an undertaking A new funeral director has opened in Storrington, Safe Hands Funeral Services. Established by Penny Strachan, the new business opened in December with the aim of offering a ‘fresh, modern, more open approach’.

Penny told Sussex Local that during her time working in the industry she became concerned at the increasing (and often hidden) costs to the bereaved and how ’money driven’ the funeral industry can be. Penny set out to provide an affordable, caring and compassionate alternative. Penny told us, “my aim is to provide a quality service, individually tailored to suit the family’s wishes, be that a traditional, modern, alternative or natural service either burial or cremation.

Her premises, in West Street Storrington, on the site of the former Southdown Bikes workshop, has been completely renovated and transformed, it is homely and inviting and Penny has made a significant investment in a dedicated mortuary area. They also have an on-site service chapel, perfect for those wanting a more intimate service (for up to 25 people) and not restricted to the time constraints of local crematoriums. Penny confirmed, “a cremation only service can be arranged for just £1,595”.

Penny is very keen for potential clients to be aware that although she can arrange “no frills” funerals, there is no compromise on respect, care and kindness. Penny told us, “we have a wealth of knowledge and experience in

Business Profile 49 helping people arrange the most fitting of funeral for their loved one”. Penny is always happy to talk with people about the way they work and welcomes anyone ‘Forge Chapel’ at Safe Hands seeking advice about funerals or funeral plans to call in for a no obligation chat. Their moto is, “Better to know us and not need us than to need us and not know us”. safehandsfuneralservices.co.uk 01903 741444 (24 hrs)

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Lost pension? How to find it!

Many will have paid into several schemes over the years says Ivan Lyons, MD Investment Solutions, Worthing Adding it all together Once you have all the details on your lost pensions, you should have an idea of how much you will receive from your existing schemes at retirement. Is it enough? Do you know how much you will need? Is the money invested in the right place according to your current situation and attitude to risk?

For independent advice you can speak with our financial planners. Further information and resources are also available via our website (news section).

In today’s modern economy, people no longer have a job for life. Most people will have a number of jobs and will be contributing to pension schemes along the way. It is then easy to lose track of these pension schemes.

We often have new clients contact us saying they have no idea how much they have saved into their pensions. With the average person having around six jobs in their lifetime, it can be difficult to keep up to date with all the paperwork. Getting up to date information on your pensions is a great starting point.

So how do you find a lost pension?

1. If you have been paying into a pension via your employment, start by writing a list of where you have worked. Ideally try and include dates. Then it’s a case of trying to track down those missing pensions.

2. If the company still exists, contact them and ask for the HR or payroll team, or the department that looks after the pensions. You ideally want them to send you an up to date statement which includes your projected income at retirement from your pension scheme. If you have moved to a new house since you last received a statement, be armed with your old address and postcode.

The pension tracing service If the company you used to work for no longer exists, or you are struggling to contact the right person, why not try the pension tracing service run by the department of work and pension. They can help you look for your lost workplace pension or occupational pension scheme.

Investment Solutions, Grafton House, 26 Grafton Road, Worthing, BN11 1QT. 01903 214640 email Ivan at: ilyons@graftonhouse.net or visit our website www.investment-solutions.co.uk.

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Unknown Findon history ...

The mystery of the long lost East End hamlet By local historian Valerie Martin

In the past there were two hamlets immediately to the south-east of Findon. Nepcote is still there and some of the surviving buildings are from the 18th and 19th centuries. Around 1945, work on "Threshers" in Nepcote revealed a fireplace with the carved date of 1664.

The property was, therefore, built in the days of King Charles II after he had made his bid for escape through the Sussex countryside.

The houses dotted along the lane heading north towards Nepcote Green were in those days described as being situated at "Nepcutt Green" (OS grid reference TQ 12755). Before that the green had been named Nash Field.

Now, where was that second hamlet I mentioned?

For this I will have to transport you back in time.

being East End and indicates the actual house and barns. The big house in the 1700s was of five bays and two storeys, with a hipped roof. Near the woods to the south of the house, were a whole range of flint buildings which at one time included cottages for shepherds on the estate.

The second community was known as East End (OS grid reference TQ 12909) and has now completely vanished. It started as a roadway turning left on the very sharp bend at the southern end of Nepcote. This headed east straight passed the area of the country house on the Cissbury Estate. If you look at the above photograph the road ran from the house and then between the trees towards the camera and Cissbury Ring.

One of the houses standing on the long gone road running towards Cissbury Ring (Staning Road) was documented as "Burnt Cottage" so I can only presume that it was partly destroyed by fire at some now unknown date. By 1803, as a result of engrossing by the owners of the Cissbury Estate, only one of the other houses at East End remained.

The now long gone cottages belonging to this hamlet lay below Cissbury Ring. No one now knows that these dwellings existed and you would hardly be able to distinguish the area if you were lucky enough to glimpse Jared Hill's map of 1726 showing the roadway as "Staning Road" (Steyning Road).

This detailed map of Findon made by Jared Hill the surveyor describes the present Cissbury Estate area as

By 1785 William Groome, described as a gentleman mercer, was living at the estate. From this I assume he was a trader who dealt in cloth, typically fine cloth that was not produced locally Suddenly the name of the property became “Cissbury� and not East End from then on.

In the 1800s sheep farming had reached a peak and even the steepest slopes around Findon were grazed... a sight that was not to last.

The "Staning Road" mentioned on Jared's map ceased to be used and vanished. The same applies to another old track that started from the same sharp bend in Nepcote and had led southwards across country from East End to Sheepcombe in Findon Valley. From then on access by the public could not be gained through the Cissbury Estate and not even a right of way exists. The hamlet of East End was erased from memory and to this day nothing survives for us to enjoy.

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Findon Parish Council

Edited extracts taken from the draft minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 3rd February 2020.

Report from WSCC Councillor It was reported that WSCC budget decisions included investments in Children’s Services and Fire & Rescue Services. The 40mph speed limit reduction on the A24 would go ahead and this was very much welcomed by the Parish as it had been part of its Traffic, Environment, People initiative. It was also reported that ID checks will be implemented at West Sussex recycling sites.

Public Questions In response to an email the Council received regarding inconsiderate parking and speeding in the village, one Councillor advised that he intended to raise similar issues in his personal capacity as a resident. In response to this, Findon Parish Council would submit an article in a future Findon News to highlight the issues, which were particularly evident when an event was taking place, and set up a small Working Group to assess current issues.

Nepcote Green Pond The Clerk had reported the locations of gullies and drainage pipes to WSCC Highways for clearance and jetting and this had been passed to the drainage team/highways steward to investigate and arrange

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WSCC Councillor re-iterated that the flooding and blockage of gullies etc is a county-wide problem due to the unsettled weather conditions. A summer clearance schedule would be published on the WSCC web site in due course.

Open Spaces The Council were introduced to the report (as previously circulated) and confirmed that an update on the amount of the Sheep Fair contribution towards the fencing work on Nepcote Green would be brought to a future meeting. The relocated bus shelter had been well received by users. Guidance from the contractors regarding the leaks in the Pre-School roof had identified two options. Option 1 was for a total re-felt on a slightly sloped roof and Option 2 was to explore using a cheaper safe fibreglass resin sealant. Formal estimates would be brought to a future meeting for consideration. www.findonparishcouncil.gov.uk

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Findon Valley Residents’ Association (FVRA) Residents’ Drop in Session - 2nd May The next drop in session will be on 2nd May 10am – 12 noon, in the Findon Valley Library.

Annual general meeting - 4th April The annual general meeting will take place from 2.30pm, 4th April at the Findon Valley Library Lime Tree Avenue. There will be an open forum with our MP and county and borough councillors and every resident is invited to attend, ask questions and share ideas.

Find out who we are, what we've done and how we've spent the money raised from FVRA membership subscriptions to improve the Valley for every resident!

We need people to volunteer and join our team to help us in looking after the needs of our local community.

Proposed 2020 Executive Committee Chairman - Lance Allen Vice Chair - Lorraine Taylor Treasurer - Clive Sanders Secretary - Vacancy Membership Secretary - Vacancy General Committee Members Arts and Crafts Group Leader - Maureen Denton Environment Liaison officer - Lorraine Taylor

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Highways Liaison officer - Vacancy A27 representative - Lance Allen School Liaison officer - Paula Barnes Website officer - Jim Booth Membership Database - Jim Booth There are also vacancies for planning, communication- press officers and events organiser.

Please contact Maggie Winter on 019032 63038 or email maggie.winter@findonvalley.org Chestnut Tree Children’s Hospice From the Christmas fair we were able to donate a cheque for £80 to the hospice which has been our chosen charity for many years.

Message from Maggie Winter - Outgoing Chairman This is the year when I finally hang up my hat having served on the Committee in various roles for ten years, the last four years as Chairman. It has been a privilege to represent the interests of residents and the objectives of the association to keep the valley the desirable location where we live, work and relax.

I would like to thank everyone who has supported my efforts: committee members, friends of the association, councillors and council officers, our MP and local businesses, all of whom have fought our corner in one way or another. I trust that you will continue to support my successor and the Committee in continuing the future success of the association. www.findonvalley.org

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Gutters

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