Sussex Local Magazine - Arundel DECEMBER 2023

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ARUNDEL | AMBERLEY | BARNHAM | EASTERGATE | SLINDON | YAPTON Local news & features through the door every month to 12,969 homes via Royal Mail

YOUNG PEOPLE’S SHOP Emotional support for 11-25 year olds

INSECTS Migration & gardening

PAST TIMES Christmas at the Castle Bonham’s Field Yapton

AT HOME Keep the warmth in Tips for 1st time buyers

EVENTS Festive listings

Win! Family ticket to “Horrible Christmas” at Brighton Theatre Royal on 16th December p18

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charity & community walks, property health & wellbeing prize crossword young readers’ puzzles business directory

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Seasons Greetings!

HELLO! Christmas happens at the same time every year but we still seem to rush around at the last minute to get ready - at least we do in our house!

Winter solstice on the 22nd of December is the shortest day and has been a traditional time for gathering together, feasting and some cultures light fires to celebrate the coming of lighter days.

Our charity profile this month is on the Young People’s Shop. Based in Chichester but offering confidential emotional support to young people across West Sussex. With increasing numbers of children refusing to go to school and more young people suffering from anxiety and depression this is a valuable service in need of volunteers, trustees and of course donations.

Quote of the month...

"Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a "B conspiracy of love." - Hamilton Wright Mabie

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What's On

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Win tickets to see "Horrible Christmas

History - Christmas at Arundel Castle

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History - Bonham's Field

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Charity & Community News

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In Your Garden

Health & Wellbeing - Let Good Enough be Enough

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Property - Keep the Warmth In

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Seasonal Recipe - Homemade Eggnog

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8 Tips for First Time Buyers

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Local Guided Walks

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Prize Crossword - Win a £20 meal voucher for The George, Eartham

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Charity Profile - Young People's Shop

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Motoring - Drivers who ignore the 2 second rule

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Local Schools

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Local Council News

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Index of Advertisers

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£10 per edition

Established in 2007, we publish and hand-deliver eight editions free of charge to over 54,000 homes and businesses every month. We welcome reader letters and community notices which we publish free of charge.

We also have our regular gardening, property and health articles plus the charity & community news pages, puzzles, competitions and plenty of festive events in the What’s On section.

We hope you continue to find us a useful and interesting read and, if you support any of the local businesses advertising with us, please do mention Sussex Local when you contact them.

Season’s Greetings!

Kris & Jeff

Disclaimer - Whilst advertisements are printed in good faith, Sussex Local (Kay Publishing Ltd) is an independent company and does not endorse products or services that appear in this magazine.

Sussex Local cannot be held responsible for errors or omissions or claims made by contributors. Views and opinions of contributors are not necessarily those of the publisher.

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What’s On - December/January 23/24 Event organisers please enter your event details on www.sussexlocal.net/events-add/ We regret that we cannot accept submissions by email. We take the details from our website for the magazine listings which can appear in up to all eight editions distributed to over 54,000 addresses.

Charity, community and non-profit events are free of charge (subject to space). Commercial events can be listed from just £25 plus VAT which includes promotion through Instagram, Facebook & X. Deadline for January events to be put on website - 4th December

CHARITY Sun 10 Dec 6:00 PM St Wilfrid's Hospice Light Up A Life Celebrate and remember loved ones at the Chichester Cathedral Chichester PO19 1PX 01243 755184 fundraising@stwh.co.uk www.stwh.co.uk/events/light-up-a-life-2023 17 Dec & 28 Jan 10:00 AM Andy's Angels in Worthing Grief Play Cafe for children and their families on their Grief Journey. Hope Hive Worthing BN13 1AA Kayla Shepherd 07465 242321 kayla@andysangels.org.uk www.andysangels.org.uk

CHILDREN'S EVENTS Sun 03 Dec 2:30 PM Book launch! Sunwood Magic at Christmas is the third book in the series. Get your copy! Grange Centre (Everyone Active) Midhurst GU29 9BG 07802 704021 clairenicholasauthor@gmail.com www.clairenicholas-author.co.uk Tue 05 Dec 5:00 PM Squash Stars Junior programme. Littlehampton Badminton and Squash Club BN17 5ES Nick Cochrane 07853 145204 nickcochrane53@gmail.com www.squashstars.co.uk 16 - 27 Dec 10:00 AM Santa's Father Christmas is coming to CFT for a brand-new family experience! Chichester Festival Theatre PO19 6AP Ad: Free Ch: £12 Chichester Festival Theatre 01243 781312 box.office@cft.org.uk www.cft.org.uk/santas-grotto

CLUBS & GROUPS Sat 02 Dec 10:30 AM Parkinson's Support Group Washington Village Memorial Hall Washington RH20 4AP Gillian Chard 01903 746871 gillian.chard@btinternet.com Thu 07 Dec 7:30 PM West Chiltington Floral Club Extravaganza "Strictly Christmas" floral show Village Hall West Chiltington RH20 2PZ Brenda 01798 813712 / 01798 839188 wchiltfloralclub@gmail.com

Sat 09 Dec 10:00 AM Chichester Carer Group Meet with other unpaid carers, access information & support from local Wellbeing Workers. Swanfield Park Community Centre Chichester PO19 6TH Luke Hutchinson info@carerssupport.org.uk carerssupport.org.uk/carers-groups-and-events Wed 13 Dec 7:30 PM Sullington Windmills WI "Harp and Holly" with Margaret Watson Sullington Parish Hall Storrington RH20 3PP www.sullingtonwindmills.org Thu 14 Dec 10:30 AM Upper Beeding Carer Group Meet with other unpaid carers, access information & support from local Wellbeing Workers. Beeding & Bramber Village Hall Upper Beeding BN44 3WN Luke Hutchinson 0300 028 8888 info@carerssupport.org.uk carerssupport.org.uk/carers-groups-and-event Thu 14 Dec 7:30 PM Chichester & District Bonsai Society A friendly local bonsai club. New members welcome. The Basil Shipman Centre Chichester PO19 7LG £12 per year. £1 per night. Guest £2 (first visit no charge) £20 per couple Liz Panton 01798 865551 lizpanton5@gmail.com www.chichesterbonsai.uk Thu 14 Dec 12:00 PM South Downs Probus Club Meeting for retired gentlemen with lunch & speaker. New members welcome. West Sussex Golf Club Storrington RH20 2EN Donald Johnston 07900 490958 donjohnston@btinternet.com Fri 29 Dec 10:30 AM Horsham Carer Group Meet with other unpaid carers, access information & support from local Wellbeing Workers. Horsham Library Horsham RH12 1PJ Free Luke Hutchinson 0300 028 8888 info@carerssupport.org.uk

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26 What's On Every Tues 7:30 PM Clapham and Patching Short Mat Bowls Club A friendly club welcomes new members of all abilities to come. Clapham and Patching Village Hall Worthing BN13 3UT Marjorie 01903 871132 marjoriejeep@hotmail.com www.claphamandpatching-westsussex.org.uk/ short-mat-bowling-club Every Wed & Thurs Thakeham Table Tennis Club Wednesday evenings 7.45pm, Thursday mornings 10.30am Thakeham Village Hall Storrington RH20 3GW Andy andytttc@gmail.com www.thakehamtabletennis.co.uk Every Fri & Sun West Chiltington Badminton Club Friday 9.30am, Sunday 11am Village Hall West Chiltington RH20 2PZ Vivian Jones 01798 813550 vmjones18@hotmail.co.uk

COMMUNITY Fri 01 Dec 10:00 AM Blue Idol Open Day Visit this historic Quaker building and discover local history Blue Idol Quaker Meeting House Coolham RH13 8QP Free Blue Idol Quakers admin@blueidol.org Fri 01 Dec 6:00 PM Tree Lighting and Carol Service Celebrate the festive period in Arundel. Town Square Arundel BN18 9AG Tracy Clayton townevents@arundeltowncouncil.gov.uk www.arundeltowncouncil.gov.uk Sat 02 Dec 11:15 AM Billingshurst Carer Group Meet with other unpaid carers, access information & support from local Wellbeing Workers. The Six Bells Billingshurst RH14 9QS Free Luke Hutchinson 0300 028 8888 info@carerssupport.org.uk www.carerssupport.org.uk/carers-groups-andevents Sat 02 Dec 10:00 AM Donnington Community Hub and Coffee Shop Catch up with friends and meet new ones over tea, coffee and cake.

Donnington Parish Hall Nr Chichester PO19 8QT Free admission, small charge for refreshments only St George's Church Donnington donningtonparish@gmail.com www.achurchnearyou.com/church/4871

02 - 03 Dec 10:00 AM Findon Village Church Christmas Tree Festival The Church will be decorated with 25 Christmas Trees Findon Village Church BN14 0RF Donation Graham Langford fishponds185@tiscali.co.uk Sun 03 Dec 10:00 AM Seasonal Service Cafe Church and Christingle Service Donnington Parish Hall Donnington Nr Chichester PO19 8QT Free St George's Church Donnington donningtonparish@gmail.com Thu 07 Dec 4:30 PM Christmas Extravaganza Annual community Christmas event at King's Parade Findon Valley BN14 0EL Free Entry.

Findon Valley Residents' Association chair@fvra.org.uk www.fvra.org 08 - 10 Dec 10:00 AM Christmas Tree Festival Community event held in the historic Warminghurst Church Ashington RH20 3AW Free 01903 891312 info.fowc@gmail.com Wed 13 Dec 6:30 PM Let Christmas Begin!

Carols, Mince Pies and Mulled Wine. The Mary How Trust are back with their Community Christmas Carol Evening St.Mary's Church Pulborough RH20 1AF Jamie Clark 01798 877649 fundraising@maryhowtrust.org www.maryhowtrust.org Sun 17 Dec 10:00 AM Christmas Services at St George's Donnington St George's Church Donnington nr Chichester PO20 7PW Ad:£0 St George's Church Donnington donningtonparish@gmail.com Every Weds 9:00 AM Pulborough Pop-In Parents/carers and pre-schoolers welcome. Tea, coffee, cake and a chat. Pulborough Library Pulborough RH202BP Ad:£1 Isla Moran 075 226 89948 isla@pdcca.org.uk

COURSES & TUITION

Fri 01 Dec 7:00 PM Wine Tasting Evening with South Downs Wine Cellars at Findon Place Wine Tasting with Grazing Board at Findon Place Findon BN14 0RF Caroline Hill 01903 877085 hello@findonplace.com www.findonplace.com Sun 10 Dec 10:00 AM Animal Illustration Drawing Workshop with award-winning local illustrator and author, Owen Davey. Colonnade House Worthing BN11 3DH £2 Colonnade House 01903 2211159 paula.tollett@adurworthing.gov.uk www.colonnadehouse.co.uk More events on www.sussexlocal.net - please contact event organisers to check for changes

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28 What's On Mon 11 Dec 7:30 PM Discover the Art of Ribbon Weaving Claire Fecher will be demonstrating weaving and flower-making with ribbons.

Pulborough Village Hall Pulborough RH20 5HY £3 Pulborough Meadows WI 07790 443492 shirleyflint27@hotmail.com Sat 16 Dec 10:00 AM Family Willow Weaving Workshop with Hedges & Hurdles at Nymans Family weaving Nymans Gardens Haywards Heath Rh17 6Eb Ad: £45, Ch: £35(teens) Hedges and Hurdles 0344 249 1895 nteventquery@capita.co.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/nymans Wed 13 Dec 10:00 AM Space to Make Winter Tech Workshop the Space to Make Winter Tech Workshop returns to Colonnade House.

Colonnade House Worthing BN11 3DH 01903 2211159 paula.tollett@adur-worthing.gov.uk

EXHIBITIONS 01 - 02 Dec 10:00 AM Rebuilding Arundel Castle 1870-1900 Arundel Museum BN18 9AP free with Museum entry Arundel 01903 885866 office@arundelmuseum.org arundelmuseum.org

01 - 03 Dec 10:00 AM John Evans & Janet Branscombe: For, Form, Feelings Drawings, paintings and ceramics Colonnade House Worthing BN11 3DH Colonnade House paula.tollett@adurworthing.gov.uk www.colonnadehouse.co.uk/ event/fire-form-feelings Sat 02 Dec 10:30 AM Christmas Fair and Art Exhibition Steyning Arts annual event at the Steyning Centre The Steyning Centre Steyning BN44 3XZ Steyning Arts steyningarts@gmail.com 19 Dec - 07 Jan 10:00 AM Walter Wall 'Multi Ply' Walter Wall is back at Colonnade House with his latest collection. Colonnade House Worthing BN11 3DH Colonnade House 01903 221293 paula.tollett@adur-worthing.gov.uk www.colonnadehouse.co.uk

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Sussex Coin Company are Coming to Barnham Barnham Community Hall Murrells Field Yapton Rd Barnham PO22 0AY on Monday 11th December 12.30 pm - 4.30 pm.

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What's On 93 01 - 24 Dec 4:15 PM Glow Wild Sussex's Ultimate Winter Lantern Trail is back for its 10th anniversary! Wakehurst Haywards Heath RH17 6TN Ad: From £14.00 (Early-bird adult Kew/ Wakehurst Member) Ch: From £11.00 (Earlybird child). Under 4's go free. Wakehurst 01444 894066 glowwild@kew.org www.kew.org/ wakehurst

01 Dec - 01 Jan 11:00 AM All I want for Christmas Arts and Crafts home at Christmas Standen House East Grinstead RH19 4NE Usual garden admission applies Standen House 01342 323029 standen@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/standenhouse-and-garden 01 Dec - 02 Jan 10:00 AM Christmas with 01 Dec - 03 Jan 10:30 AM A Nutcracker Mouse and Mole Family Trail A winter wander Christmas at Nymans Inspired around the garden Sheffield Park and Garden by the classic Christmas tale Uckfield TN22 3QX Free for National Trust Nymans Gardens Haywards members, 01825 790231 Heath RH17 6EB Usual garden sheffieldpark@nationaltrust.org.uk admission applies 01444 nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/sheffield-park405250 and-garden/events nteventquery@capita.co.uk Sat 02 Dec 12:00 nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/ PM Family Festive sussex/nymans Afternoon in 01 - 23 Dec 10:00 AM Christmas Wishes Family Storrington Village Trail at Standen House A festive trail for all the Storrington RH20 family to enjoy. Standen House East Grinstead Tracey Eusden RH19 4NE Usual garden admission applies 01903 746547 Standen House 01342 323029 office@storrington-pc.gov.uk standen@nationaltrust.org.uk More events on www.sussexlocal.net - please contact event organisers to check for changes

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210 What's On Sun 14 Jan 10:30 AM Wassailing Day Join Weald & Downland for its annual Wassailing Day and help bless the Museum's orchard! Weald & Downland Living Museum Singleton PO18 0EU office@wealddown.co.uk

FAYRES & FETES 02 - 03 Dec 10:00 AM Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show Meet the best contemporary craft makers in Sussex. Midhurst Rother College Midhurst GU29 9DT The Sussex Guild 01273 479565 info@thesussexguild.co.uk thesussexguild.co.uk Sun 03 Dec 10:30 AM So This is Christmas Craft Fair in aid of St Barnabas House. 65+ craft stalls. Charmandean Worthing BN14 9HS thefairytalefair@gmail.com thefairytalefair.co.uk Sat 09 Dec 10:00 AM Cinnamon Trust Christmas Fair and coffee morning in aid of Cinnamon Trust. Findon Village Hall BN14 OTH Ad: £3 Ch: Free Age:12 Maggie Martin 07544 572702 maggiemartin8@googlemail.com

Sat 09 Dec 12:00 PM Winter Fair Gift stalls, Santa’s Grotto, tombola and much more at The Towers, Upper Beeding. Friends of Steyning Grammar School fosg@sgs.uk.net

FILM Wed 06 Dec 7:30 PM CineVic screening Elf introduced by local author Simon Brett The Victoria Insitute Arundel BN18 9DG £9 Mike Carey events@thevictoriainstitute.com www.thevictoriainstitute.com Thu 14 Dec 7:00 PM Foreign Film Evening West Worthing Baptist Church hall Worthing BN14 7LU Tickets £5 Christopher Doidge c.doidge@btinternet.com www.worthingtwinningassociation.org Tue 12 Dec 7:00 PM Rotary Film Night “Oppenheimer” Tickets £5 from Card Shop. Bar + Raffle Sullington Village Hall Storrington RH20 3PP Ad:£5 Ken Collins 01903 740745 kandjcoll@btinternet.com

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MUSIC Sun 03 Dec 3:00 PM A Disney & Broadway Christmas Concert Songs performed by Cantatrice, Stagecoach & Vocal Fusion. Drill Hall Horsham RH12 1JF Ad: £8 Ch: £1 Age: Under 18yr Ms Zoe A Peate 01903 812662 cantatrice.co.uk zoe@middlemead.plus.com Tue 05 Dec 7:30 PM Christmas Concerts The Band of HM Royal Marines Portsmouth & Chichester Cathedral Choir with festive music Chichester Festival Theatre Chichester, UK PO19 6AP From £10 Chichester Festival Theatre box.office@cft.org.uk www.cft.org.uk Wed 06 Dec 7:00 PM Choir & Band Come Together for Christmas Battle Community Singers & Bodiam Concert Band present a cornucopia of Christmas music and carols.

Uplands Academy Wadhurst TN5 6AZ Ad:£10 Bodiam Concert Band info@bodiamconcertband.online

Thu 07 Dec 7:30 PM Chichester Chamber Concert Sitkovetsky Trio at the Assembly Room, North Street, Chichester. Assembly Room Chichester PO19 1LQ Ad:£20,Ch: Free, Age: Under 25 Chichester Chamber Concerts 01243 773435 philip@wakefamily.co.uk www.chichesterchamberconcerts.com/ 09 - 23 Dec 3:00 PM Twilights at Standen House Listen to local choirs gathered around the fabulous Courtyard Christmas Tree. Standen House East Grinstead RH19 4NE House 01342 323029 standen@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/standenhouse-and-garden 09 & 10 Dec 6:00 PM Carol Concert by Sussex Chorus Mulled wine, mince pies and carols by the Christmas tree. Sheffield Park and Garden Uckfield TN22 3QX Free for National Trust members. 01825 790231 sheffieldpark@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/sheffieldpark-and-garden/events

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212 What's On Sat 09 Dec 6:00 PM Christmas Concert Christus Sun 10 Dec 2:30 PM Natus Est and Traditional Carols St Mary's Christmas Carol Church Petworth GU28 0DB Ad: £16-£20,Ch: Service with The Half price Age: Under 18 Rachel Townsend Salvation Army info@leconfieldsingers.co.uk Worthing Corps An www.leconfieldsingers.co.uk/events afternoon of festive music. The Assembly Hall Worthing BN11 1HE Sat 09 Dec 7:30 PM Arun Choral Society Ad: £6 Ch: £5 01903 234497 Christmas Concert Festive choral music & traditional carols in Arundel Cathedral BN18 9AY rachel.humphrey@salvationarmy.org.uk Ad: £12 Ch: £6 Conc: Under 18 Sun 10 Dec 4:00 PM Deck the Halls! Christmas boxoffice@arunchoralsociety.co.uk Carol Concert Our Lady of England Church www.arunchoralsociety.co.uk Storrington RH20 4LW Ad: £12 Ch: Free Age: 12 John Fisher 01903 741256 Sat 09 Dec 7:00 PM Bognor johnandsylvi@btinternet.com Regis Concert Band's www.sandgatesingers.com Christmas Concert Festive music, a Grand Raffle and Mon 11 Dec 6:30 PM 4Sight Vision Support light refreshments. St Mary's Christmas Concert with Seaford College Chapel Centre Felpham PO22 7NU Choir St Mary de Haura Church Shoreham BN43 £5 Margaret Holland 07704 186444 5DQ Ad:£5,Ch:£5 Fundraising Team brconcertband@gmail.com fundraising@4sight.org.uk www.4sight.org.uk Sat 09 Dec 7:00 PM The Milestone Big Band Tue 12 Dec 7:30 PM Messiah by G.F. Handel at Christmas Party Music and dancing at The Drill Chichester Cathedral presented by Wild Arts Hall Horsham RH12 1JF Sarah Boult Chichester PO19 1PX Ad: £ 35, £45, £65,Conc: sarahvm@ymail.com 07557 079955 £15 for Under 25s Wild Arts trybooking.co.uk/CPTI info@wildarts.org.uk www.wildarts.org.uk/ More events on www.sussexlocal.net - please contact event organisers to check for changes

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Thu 14 Dec 7:30 PM Jazz @ The Vic Cabaret Sat 16 Dec 4:00 PM Sing Noel! Enjoy mulled Et Sa Valise with Janey Gardener and special wine and mince pies while the Chantry Quire guest Lana-May Hodge The Victoria Institute celebrates Christmas! St Nicholas Arundel BN18 Arundel BN18 9DG Ad: £12, Age:18 Mike Carey 9AT Sarah Russell events@thevictoriainstitute.com webmaster@chantryquire.co.uk www.thevictoriainstitute.com chantryquire.org.uk Fri 15 Dec 7:30 PM A Christmas Celebration Sat 16 Dec 7:30 PM The Petworth Town Band Concert The Southdowns Concert Band with St. Christmas Concert A seasonal celebration of Paul's Church Choir. St. Paul's Church Chichester favourite carols and Christmas songs. The Parish PO19 6FT Ad: £10 Ch: Free Age: Under 12 Church of St. Mary the Virgin Petworth GU28 bbailey93@btinternet.com www.southdowns0AD bookings@petworthtownband.com concertband.co.uk www.petworthtownband.com Sat 16 Dec 3:00 PM A Disney & Broadway QUIZ Christmas Concert performed by Cantatrice, Kaleidoscope Singers and Vocal Fusion.

Sat 02 Dec 8:00 PM The CancerWise 2023 Steyning Centre BN44 3XZ Ad:£ 8,Ch: £1 Age: Fundraising Challenge Quiz Supporting people Under 18 Ms Zoe A Peate 01903 812662 affected by cancer, their families and carers zoe@middlemead.plus.com cantatrice.co.uk across West Sussex www.VirtualQuizEvents.com Cliff - info@virtualquizevents.com Sat 16 Dec 2:30 PM Christmas Celebration Concert SALES & MARKETS The Rowland Singers Choir at Sat 02 Dec 11:00 AM Christmas Fair in aid of the Assembly Hall Worthing Tyler's Trust Barnham Community Hall Bognor BN11 1HQ Ad: £10 Ch: £4 Regis PO22 0AY Ch: £5 for Santa's Grotto Linda Mrs Janet Summers 07807 578832 Cranfield 07932 057589 tylerstrust@gmail.com jan@robertsummers.co.uk rowlandsingers.co.uk More events on www.sussexlocal.net - please contact event organisers to check for changes

FREE first-class speakers for your talk The Rotary Club of Chichester has been going strong for 102 years.

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For more details contact Richard Plowman, Vice President, the Rotary Club of Chichester Tel. 07740 621812 or email: plowman.richard@btinternet.com

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214 What's On Sun 03 Dec 11:00 AM Edes Christmas Open SOCIAL & ENTERTAINMENT House & Mini Market Come and see inside the Fri 01 Dec 9:30 AM Wreath Workshop The Old house this Christmas. Edes House Chichester Workshop Café Sullington RH20 4AE £55 Sam PO19 1QW Free Joanne McCarthy 01243 Gazey sullingtonmanorfarm.co.uk 07968 777265 edes.house@westsussex.gov.uk 940988 hotpinkpeony@hotmail.co.uk www.westsussex.gov.uk Sat 02 Dec 7:00 PM Christmas Around the 05 - 23 Dec 11:30 AM The Sussex Guild at Standen House Meet the designers of beautifully World A journey across the globe of Christmas music Ascension Church Haywards Heath RH16 handmade crafts at Standen House East 4JS £15 Catherine Kent 07740 946276 Grinstead RH19 4NE 01342 323029 mail@kate-kent.co.uk www.coronuovo.org.uk standen@nationaltrust.org.uk Sat 02 Dec 6:30 PM www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/standenWinter Supper Clubs house-and-garden at Nutbourne Cosy up Sat 16 Dec 9:00 AM Arundel Farmers Market in the candlelit winery Local growers, bakers, meats, flowers, food and for a five course feast drink. High Street Arundel BN18 9AA paired with our still arundelfarmersmarket.co.uk and sparkling wines.

Every Friday 9:45 AM Nutbourne Vineyards Pulborough RH20 2HH Storrington Community £120 www.nutbournevineyards.com Olivia Market locally01798 815196 info@nutbournevineyards.com produced cakes, Sun 03 Dec 10:30 AM Tree Dressing Annual preserves, eggs, fruit, Tree Dressing event. Weald & Downland Living veg, crafts. Village Hall Museum Singleton PO18 0EU 01243 811363 Storrington RH20 office@wealddown.co.uk 07909 681884 katiebridge17@gmail.com More events on www.sussexlocal.net - please contact event organisers to check for changes

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TALKS Fri 01 Dec 2:30 PM Shackleton - Man & Myths All about the famous explorer and his polar adventures. Storrington Museum RH20 4LL £8 (Members £6 ) storringtonmuseum.com 01903 740188 storringtonmuseum@hotmail.com Tue 05 Dec 2:00 PM Christmas: Backstage at Covent Garden Sarah Lenton for The Arts Society Fittleworth Village Hall RH20 1JB Free for members. Guests £7 Jackie Buckler 01903 411086 jackiebuckler@sky.com

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By Christopher Bradley Fittleworth Village Hall RH20 1JB The Arts Society South Downs 01798 813314 jane@theallisonfamily.co.uk theartssocietysouthdowns.org.uk Sun 10 Dec 10:30 AM If Walls Could Talk Tour Join us in the wonderful foyer where the story of Edes House begins Edes House Chichester PO19 1RQ £12.95 Edes House 01243 777265 edes.house@westsussex.gov.uk www.westsussex.gov.uk search Edes House Wed 13 Dec 7:00 PM 'Creating Movement Whilst Frozen Still' by Ben Pope Lavant Memorial Hall Chichester PO18 0HA Ad: £3 Ch: Free Members Free Susan Jackson 01243 527725 suejackson23@tiscali.co.uk lavanthortsoc.org.uk Wed 13 Dec 7:15 PM Railways of Colonel Stephens Illustrated presentation with Chris Jackson Bassil Shippam Centre Chichester PO19 7LG £4 donation Roger Sandford 07403 885061 chichester@rcts.org.uk/branches

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THEATRE 01 - 02 Dec 2:30 PM Life of Pi at Chichester Festival Theatre Chichester PO19 6AP From £10 Chichester Festival Theatre 01243 781312 hello@cft.org.uk www.cft.org.uk 01 - 02 Dec 7:30 PM Relative Values The Midhurst Players are putting on the delightful Noel Coward play in Midhurst. South Downs Centre Memorial Hall Midhurst GU29 9DH Ad: £12 Conc: Full-time students £6 Midhurst Players 01730 816478 midhurstplayers.co.uk pennicottnicola@gmail.com 01 - 22 Dec 9:15 AM Christmas Experience: The Tale of Betwixtmass at Standen Join Spun Glass Theatre and enter a place of festive makebelieve. Standen House East Grinstead RH19 4NE Ad £12.5 Ch: £15.00 includes present.

01342 323029 standen@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/standenhouse-and-garden 06 - 09 Dec 7:30 PM A Tale of Two Cities The Barn Theatre Southwick BN42 4NS Ad:£12 Southwick Players info@southwickplayers.co.uk www.southwickplayers.org.uk

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Mon 11 Dec 7:30 PM Arts Junction Sun 17 Dec 7:00 PM A A smorgasbord of poetry, music, theatre, dance Christmas Carol This Is My and visual art all in one place The Victoria Theatre return with their Institute Arundel BN18 9DG Ad:£12,Ch:£12 acclaimed adaptation of Mike Carey events@thevictoriainstitute.com everyone's favourite www.thevictoriainstitute.com Christmas story! St Botolph's Church, Steyning BN44 3WR 14 - 18 Dec 2:30 PM Puss In Boots Pantomime Ad: £15 Ch: £10 Age: Under Durrington Theatrical Society bring fun for the 16 This Is My Theatre 07732 whole family Northbrook College Theatre 253311 Durrington BN12 6NU Ad: £16 Ch: £12 Age: 12 www.thisismytheatre.com and under durringtontheatricalsociety@gmail.com 20 - 23 Dec 3:00 PM A Christmas Carol TIMT Theatre Company return with their acclaimed 14 Dec - 7 Jan 10:30 AM adaptation of everyone's favourite Christmas The Three Billy Goats Gruff story! The Hawth Theatre Crawley RH10 6YZ Ad: A magical, fairy-tale £12 Ch: £10 Age: Under 16 01293 553636 musical for young families. www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/the-hawth Chichester Festival Theatre Chichester, UK PO19 6AP Chichester Festival Theatre box.office@cft.org.uk www.cft.org.uk 16 - 31 Dec 7:00 PM The Jungle Book Chichester Festival Youth Theatre's exciting, brand-new adaptation of The Jungle Book Chichester Festival Theatre Chichester, UK PO19 6AP Chichester Festival Theatre box.office@cft.org.uk www.cft.org.uk More events on www.sussexlocal.net - please contact event organisers to check for changes

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Charity & Community news from across the counties After a five-year break, the prestigious South Downs Designs Awards are back celebrating high standards of urban, architectural and landscape design, as well as promote creativity and understanding of the National Park through design. Nominations will open on 1 January, 2024 and finish on 30 April. The shortlist will be announced in the summer of 2024, with a glittering awards ceremony taking place in the autumn. www.southdowns.gov.uk/designawards.

A full-time chief executive is to be recruited by West Sussex County Council. Becky Shaw has been chief executive of both West and East Sussex County Councils since January 2020, but is now returning to the East Sussex role.

Sussex Police Commissioner Katy Bourne has secured almost £1m as part of round five of the Government’s Safer Streets Fund. The money wil l go towards supporting Sussex police to create eight new Victim Co-ordinator roles; provide six licensed Safety Marshals on foot patrol in high visibility uniform; modernise some of the CCTV systems in Sussex.

A group of Sussex researchers are partnering with universities and school mental health support teams to pilot a school-based programme to help young people in West Sussex who are hearing voices to access support more quickly. According to national charity the Voice Collective, 1 in 8 young people experience voice hearing, which for some can be comforting or humorous, but for others can be frightening and unsettling. www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/our-research.

A Sussex Belloc is an anthology of poetry, essays and other prose of Hilaire Belloc who lived and worked in Slindon for many years. The book is a companion to A Sussex Kipling, which came out some years ago and is still in print. The book is illustrated, runs to 168 pages and costs £8.50 post-free to Sussex Local readers - it won't be in the shops until January. You can order direct from the author David Arscott by emailing him at sussexbooks@aol.com.

If you know a young family which needs support then the Arun-based charity Home-Start charity may be able to help. They have signposted

families to foodbanks, supplied clothes, furniture, and referrals to MIND as well as running weekly family groups. If you are interested in volunteering or can donate to the charity, visit www.homestartawa.org.uk or call 01903 889707.

Sussex charity 4Sight Vision Support, in partnership with East Sussex Vision Support, has received funding from an NHS Sussex Health Inequalities grant to talk to people across Sussex to identify the issues faced by people living with sight loss and feedback to the NHS on the results. For more information on how to have your say, call 01243 828555 or email enquiries@4sight.org.uk.

West Sussex County Council is asking residents for their views on its priorities and how it proposes to spend taxpayers’ money as it works to close a £44.9m budget gap for the coming year (2024/25). Full details of the consultation, which is open until 10th December, can be found at www.westsussex.gov.uk/budget or you can find one in your local library or family hub.

A landmark agreement has been signed that marks the first step towards creating large new areas of habitat for wildlife in the South Downs National Park. Thirty one hectares of land, almost 100 football pitches, at Iford Estate, near Lewes, have been signed over for nature recovery. The large swathe of downland is the first to appear on the National Park Authority’s register of land that is formally dedicated for “Biodiversity Net Gain” (BNG) provision and the hope is that other farms across Sussex may follow suit and dedicate land for BNG. During the run up to Christmas West Sussex Libraries will be holding lots of free seasonal activities for children. Libraries are getting into the festive spirit and offering visitors a fantastic choice of free Christmas events and activities to enjoy from seasonal rhyme times and story times to special craft activities. Visit your local library or see www.westsussex.gov.uk/libraries.

Libraries are also offering people a warm welcome this winter with welcoming spaces to use the computers and Wi-Fi, or simply sit and read.

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Charity & Community news from the local area Charity Christmas Concert Bognor based charity 4Sight Vision Support (4SVS) is getting ready for Christmas with its annual Christmas Concert and Grand Draw, as well as offering cards and gifts for sale. Proceeds will help the charity in its work supporting blind and sight impaired residents of all ages throughout West Sussex.

This year the concert with Seaford College Chapel Choir is on Monday 11th December in the early evening, to allow more people to attend after work. www.4sight.org.uk Christmas with St Wilfrid’s.

St Wilfrid’s Hospice has plenty of ways to help both your Christmas and their fundraising this year. TreeCycle offers Christmas tree removal for £15 donation. Volunteers collect trees from front lawns to recycle into mulch, supporting local farms. You can gift (and spend) the Charity Shop Gift Card at St Wilfrid's 12 local shops. More value than big brands, this supports the hospice's care work.

Affordable pre-loved treasures for Christmas gifts are available across St Wilfrid's shops and online, like clothes, homeware, toys, and books.

Lastly, St Wilfrid's charity Christmas cards with festive designs are available in shops and online. www.stwh.co.uk.

Sussex Snowdrop Charity Christmas Cards Walberton children’s charity Sussex Snowdrop trust have their Christmas cards on sale. The cards are in packs of 10 for £3.50, many with exclusive designs. You can buy at their office or ask them to post the cards to you by calling 01243 572433.

Ashdown Vale allotments Once tomato greenhouses, Ashdown Vale estate now has attractive homes and an allotment site in Barnham. However, as residents moved in, the allotment site became overgrown with weeds. In 2022, residents took action and began the allotment community project. After extensive research on governance and set up processes, the Ashdown Vale Allotment Association was formed with

National Allotment Society support. A major hurdle was securing a lease from the m a na g e me n t company owning the land, still directed by developer employees years later. Finally resident directors were appointed and a lease secured in 3 months. With limited funds, clearing the heavy weeds for cultivation was challenging. Fortunately, support from Tivoli Services, local businesses and volunteers enabled site rotavation and path/plot marking.

The allotments opened in September to great excitement as the community began cultivating.

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Painted Lady migration patterns and other migratory insects Something to look forward to and appreciate next Spring.

Every year, Southern England becomes the stage for a remarkable sight when 3.5 trillion flying insects, equalling the weight of 20,000 reindeer, migrate across the country. Among these insects are the Painted Lady butterflies, the subject of recent discovery among scientists and butterfly enthusiasts.

The Painted Lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) has a 50-56mm wingspan and often populates dry open areas. You will see them on your Buddleia or Lavender. Every spring they journey from their overwintering grounds in North Africa and the Mediterranean region to the UK. These butterflies have average altitudes of 500m, can reach 30mph in favourable conditions, and do a 9000-mile round trip from Africa to the Arctic Circle!

For many years it was a mystery where Painted Lady butterflies went in the autumn, whether they died in the UK or made a return journey, as they fly at such a high altitude and could not be seen by butterfly observers. It was recently discovered that the Painted Lady butterflies do make a return journey in autumn, returning to favourable temperatures further South.

These butterflies are unique due to their migration being the longest ever recorded flight in butterflies. These migrations take generations, as they lay their eggs in the UK, and the offspring continue the migration South to southern Europe and North Africa, although not all participate, and some may not survive the harsh UK winters.

How do they know when to start the migration?

The caterpillars of Painted Ladies grow while the days are lengthening, to then fly northwards, and when the days shorten the butterflies know to travel south to warmer climates.

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Although the migration of Painted Lady butterflies are one of a kind, other migratory insects are worth keeping an eye out for.

Sometimes we experience mass migrations of insects in summer and autumn.

Between 10 and 25 billion medium and large insects move back and forth out of regions in Britain. This could include hoverflies for example, where 4 billion come to and from Britain each year, and they are essential for pollination and natural pest control. They obviously have- Hoverfly, essential for pollination and natural pest control. n’t heard about Brexit.

Mass migrations truly can be a shocking sight, is extremely common in spring and throughout for example in World War 2, military observers summer too, usually spotted near flowers such reported a ‘golden ball’ drifting over the channel as Buddleia. and thought it was poison gas, only for it to be They make their journeys from North Africa and migrating Clouded Yellow butterflies. continental Europe, arriving in the UK in Spring.

We also host other insects on their migratory They lay their eggs in the UK meaning new butjourneys, such as the Red Admiral. This butterfly terflies are around from July onwards.

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Every address every month We also host Hummingbird Hawkmoths in Spring, who usually live in Central Asia and in the Mediterranean region. They’re named for their similarity to Hummingbirds, feeding on nectar using their long beaks. Hummingbird Hawkmoths have very good memories, and often return to the same flowerbeds every day at the same time.

What to do in December Obviously it is the time of Christmas Fairs - Horsham Sunday Christmas market, plus the Uckfield Festival of Christmas, Arundel by Candlelight and ice skating at the Pavilion in Brighton are just a few festive ideas!

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Keep the Warmth in... ...And the High Costs Out! By Nick Roberts RMR Group As the days shorten and the anticipation of festive cheer grows, consider this: the greatest gift for you and your home this year might be the gift of insulation. As November's chill wraps the UK, one can’t help thinking about this year’s challenge of keeping the warmth in and the high costs out. It's not just the winds that are changing, but the cost of energy consumption too.

Regardless of how late in the year you’ve left it before turning on the heating, the coming months are always the most tiring on our homes.

The cold always finds a way to expose every nook and cranny and has a horrible habit of making itself known!

The unfortunate reality is that many of our homes have simply been left behind for decades whilst insulation continues to advance and improve. The good news is that modern insulation

can still be installed – a welcomed anti-inflation measure to offset those nasty bills.

Solutions range from cheap to expensive, but they all make a difference to your annual bill.

The single, most impactful thing you can do to reduce heat loss is to insulate your loft. Draftproofing is another cost effective solution.

From there, value per option really depends on specific homes and where the most significant inefficiencies lie. Options include: wall insulation, smart meters, floor insulation, a new heating systems and replacing windows and doors.

We often find customers addressing insulation issues during larger renovations and extensions but there are important factors to consider here.

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8 tips for first time house buyers Practical advice to smooth your house hunting journey 1. Know Your Budget: Get a clear picture of how much you can comfortably afford.

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3. Location: Where do you want to live? Close to work? Near family/friends? Research areas you're interested in, check out local facilities, transport links, future developments and the overall vibe.

4. Wish List vs. Must-Haves: Make a list of deal breakers you must have. It could be a garden, an open-plan kitchen or a dedicated space. A clear list will keep you focused on your house hunt - be prepared to compromise on the ‘nice-to-haves’.

5. Viewing: Take your time, explore and ask questions. Suss out and nose around the properties. Don't forget to take photos and make notes.

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8. Trust Your Instincts: When you walk into a home and it feels right, you’ll know straightaway.

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Young People’s Shop…

Offering confidential support for young people by Lynn Smith Chichester based charity, Young People’s Shop (YPS) offers free and confidential support for young people aged between 11 and 25 years, who are struggling with their emotional wellbeing and mental health.

The charity’s aim is to ensure that every young person in the west of West Sussex can access the help and advice they need.

Cathy Burnard, CEO of YPS, tells me that there is a mental health crisis amongst young people, with the charity seeing rising rates of school refusers and young people suffering from anxiety, depression and self-harm. The factors behind this surge are not surprising, a significant influence has been the pandemic which introduced unprecedented uncertainty, fear and social isolation. At the same time, global economic instability and job losses have intensified stress and anxiety for many.

Cathy goes onto explain that the widespread use of digital technology and social media has exposed people to a constant stream of alarming news and comparison-driven content that also feeds anxiety. “This is a critical time when a young person has taken the first steps to ask for help. Soaring numbers of under-18 sought NHS care for mental health problems in 2022, but according to Public Health England, only a quarter of those who need help get it.” She quotes the NSPCC, "There has been a 33 percent rise in referrals to specialist services for UK pupils needing mental health treatment."

“More and more young people who are struggling come into YPS.” “Many young people who access our services are experiencing problems with their emotional wellbeing and mental health. This may manifest itself as depression, anxiety, anger, low selfesteem, vulnerability, isolation, self-harm, or through an eating disorder. They may be in abusive relationships (neglect from parents, siblings, partners, or bullying at school). We take many referrals from Statutory Services, including GPs and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) who acknowledge that the young person's mental health is significant enough to warrant further intervention and support from our services.”

Providing a variety of services to help young people with their needs.

Services provided by YPS include - emotional support sessions, provided online, in person or by telephone. These are open-ended, meaning that there is no limit to the number of sessions a user can have. YPS also offers a free counselling service with a team of qualified and student counsellors trained and supervised to offer the best support possible. Again, users can access counselling in person, online, or by telephone.

Additionally, the charity operates a drop-in service providing information and advice on any issues young people may face and can also signpost users to other specialist services. Outreach services take YPS into events, schools, colleges and universities in the community and the charity also runs workshops on topics such as selfesteem, anxiety, mindfulness, employment skills, self-care, and wellbeing.

However, Cathy explains that YPS is a holistic service that doesn’t just focus on mental health.

“We offer activities to support physical health and others to support creativity. Yoga, noncontact boxing, skateboarding, arts and crafts, Bushcraft, and sailing are just some activities we offer throughout the year.”

Accessing the services of YPS YPS prides itself on being an accessible service for young people and young people can refer themselves to the charity, be referred by statutory bodies, GPs or through school contact.

Cathy tells me that YPS has been supporting young people since 1998, when West Sussex

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Council set up “Information Shops for Young People,” of which there were seven across the county, each overseen by a management committee. “The project began as part of the National Youth Agency’s initiative to provide free and confidential information, advice, support, and counselling services for young people on all matters that had importance and meaning in their lives.

In December 2009, a policy change by West Sussex Youth Service dictated the closure of the Shop, in favour of merging its advice and support elements with the Connexions/Careers service. However, members of the Management Committee were passionate about preserving the project’s highly valued counselling service.

They decided to maintain governance of the counselling as a separate entity, and to retain the name ‘Chichester Information Shop for Young People.’ “ With no statutory funding or premises, it was a challenge for the committee. Still the Boys’ Club in Little London supported their endeavours and identified a space in their building, which became the project’s new counselling hub. In 2012 the Shop gained charitable status and moved into a larger space in the Boys’ Club building,

enabling the project to offer drop-in information, advice and support in addition to the existing counselling service. In 2021, the charity moves to premises in South Street, Chichester and, “In October 2022, we re-branded and changed our name to the Young People's Shop.”

Since 1998, YPS has been making a positive difference to the lives of the young people it supports. “The number has significantly increased over the last few years. In 2022, we had over 2,500 contacts with young people for counselling and emotional support, with an average

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These numbers continue to grow.”

“Outcomes of the young people we support …”

When I ask what degree of success the charity has, and how that success is defined, Cathy provides some of the outcomes experienced by the young people YPS supports, including improved self-esteem, confidence and happiness, and learning self-management techniques to help with stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. She tells me that progress and outcomes are measured through feedback forms. Current results indicate that after visiting YPS, 72 percent said their self-esteem improved, 76 percent felt more confident, 62 percent said anxiety levels had improved, 49 percent said their relationships and socialising had improved and 66 percent said they wanted to make positive life changes following YPS support.

An independent charity, working hard to raise voluntary funding YPS is funded from applications to local community and national funders such as the National Lottery Community Fund and BBC Children in Need. The charity currently has 47 staff

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members, including seven paid staff, contracted staff, volunteers and trustees. The charity is, Cathy says, “Always looking for volunteers and trustees to enrich our service to young people.

For people interested in volunteering, please don't hesitate to contact YPS, outlining why you would like to volunteer for us and how you can help us support young people.

“The last two years have been a difficult time for the charity sector. The current economic climate poses significant challenges for organisations reliant on charitable donations. Economic downturns frequently lead to higher demand for the services provided by charities, especially those supporting vulnerable populations like young people. This increased demand can strain resources and capability.”

Cathy says that the more people who know about YPS then the greater the impact they will have on the community. “We want to raise awareness and reach potential funders and the young people we champion.”

Contact: Young People’s Shop 29 South Street, Chichester PO19 1EL. Tel: 01243 839093.

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Tailgating & the two-second rule A third of drivers are ignoring this vital safety rule says the AA A recent survey by AA Accident AA's managing director Tim RanAssist found that 32% of drivers kin warns: "We're entering the ignore the two-second rule for time of year where ignoring the following distance, despite tailtwo-second rule greatly raises the gating being the driving behavchance of a collision. We now ior that most irritates other know that over 1 in 10 tailgating motorists. The poll of over incidents cause chain-reaction 13,000 UK drivers revealed shunts with at least 3 cars. Applytailgating as the top annoyance M40 tailgating (c) Ian Paterson ing the handbrake when stopped (29%), followed by middle lane and following at a safe distance hogging and mobile phone use (both 21%). are crucial to preventing needless injury, especialWomen were especially bothered by vehicles ly for older occupants vulnerable to whiplash." following too closely (34% vs 27% of men).

In summary, research shows many drivers tailgate Failure to adhere to the two-second rule has seri- despite this being the top road annoyance. Rearous consequences in winter, when AA data shows end accidents spike in winter as following distance rear-end crashes increase 25% due to insufficient decreases on slippery roads. Multi-car pileups stopping distance on slick roads. Over 10% of result from over 1 in 10 of these collisions. Drivers these collisions lead to multi-vehicle pileups. are reminded to follow the two-second rule and use handbrakes to avoid injury accidents.

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238 Local History

Christmas at Arundel Castle By local historian Mark Phillips

The magnificent Barons Hall at Arundel castle.

History tells us that Roger D’ Montgomery started to build Arundel castle on Christmas Day 1067, the year following the Norman invasion. Arundel castle and Christmas, or rather ‘the Duke’s Christmas Party for children at the castle’ crops up a number of times in interviews that Arundel Museum conducted with local residents over the past 30 years or so.

Arundel children would be invited to the castle where would be a huge, decorated Christmas tree in the Baron’s Hall along with roaring log fires and all the children were given a slap-up tea and a present. There seems to be some uncertainty when this yearly party tradition commenced, however, some interviewees seemed to think that the final one was sometime in the late 1940s or 1950s.

My Arundel-born mother, Joan, told me how exciting it was as a child in the1930s to attend this ‘prestigious’ event. “Being invited to the castle always seemed ever so posh and made you feel really proud and sort of special.”

Alfred Peckham (b1905) recalls: “Duke Henry was still living when I was a child, and I remember the Christmas parties he gave in the castle, for the Arundel children. On one night the Roman Catholic children had their party and the Protestants on the following night. Possibly due to lack of room but more likely to avoid battles between the various creeds.”

Every year the Protestant children would joke and say it wasn’t fair as they were always second and that they were only invited at all just to get rid of the leftovers.

Alfred continues: ‘Duke Henry presided, I remember him as an imposing bearded figure .We all had wonderful presents, once I was given a clockwork motorcycle and rider which ran in circles when wound up. Regrettably I changed it with another boy for an illustrated copy of Robinson Crusoe.”

Roy Wilson (b1920) remembers that, “…it was Gwendolyn, Duchess of Norfolk, who would invite our school to the castle every Christmas. You’d have a smashin’ tea in the Servants’ Hall, with crackers, and would be waited on by the castle maids.

Later in the Baron’s Hall there would be a conjurer or other entertainer and then everyone would receive a present from the tree. The Roman Catholics would go on a separate night as we were not as friendly as we are now.”

The tradition continued under Bernard, the 16th Duke of Norfolk (1908-1975) and his wife, Lavinia Duchess of Norfolk (1916-1995). Joan Phillips (nee Grinyer), recalling her childhood, said: “Christmas time was so lovely. All us children were invited up to the castle by Duke Bernard and Duchess Lavinia. We would be ushered into the Servants’ Hall to have our tea before being taken, almost shaking with excitement, along the corridor to the Baron’s Hall with its Christmas tree and blazing log fires. We were all given a really nice present such as a toy train, a dolly, roller skates or some other great toy.”

Roland recalled: “…there were always tea chests by the door as you left the Baron’s Hall, and you’d get given an apple, an orange and a bag of sweets by the sisters of the duke. The excitement of the party was the hot topic of conversation between the children for a good week or so afterwards until someone would ask the inevitable question, ‘What present do you think we will get next year?’”

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Bonham’s Field, Main Road, Yapton

By Allen Misselbrook, Yapton & Ford local history Bonhams Farm At a time when our fields are fast disappearing under new housing estates, I have turned my attention to a time when some were used as venues for village gatherings. One such field, now known as Bonhams Field, was regularly used for village events. It was part of Bonhams Farm, the owners of which frequently allowed village organisations to make use of the land for a wide variety of functions.

School Sports Day

School Sports - 3-legged Race

I have already mentioned in a previous article that it was highly probable that in 1919 the Peace Celebration took place in the field. Not so well known perhaps, was the staging of Yapton C of E School’s Sports Day here, permanently recorded on glass slides on one occasion c.1910, by Sidney Fletcher of Berrea Court, who was the subject of another of my articles. The photographs show children competing in various races including sack and three-legged races watched by a gathering of family and friends.

School Sports Day c.1910

Horse Show In 1951, Bonham’s Field was home to the inaugural staging of the Yapton Horse and Dog show. It was quite a prodigious event with as many as 150 horses and ponies competing in some years. Although in 1957, due to gale-force winds, only 100 horses took part. This particular event was attended by the Duke and Duchess of Norfolk who were there supporting their daughters, Lady Sarah and Lady Jane Fitzalan-

Village Fete - Bonhams Field c1950

Howard with Lady Sarah winning the Junior Hitand-Hurry event. One contestant was given a special mention in a report in the local paper, and that was 39-year-old pony, Micky, once the mount of Fred Winter, the legendary National hunt jockey. In 1957 Micky was owned by Miss Heather Clay. He was thought to be the oldest pony in Britain at the time.

It was also the venue of the Village Flower Show for many years. According to newspaper articles published in the early part of the 20th century, they were extremely well attended, with many sideshows and visiting bands.

Farmhouse Lawns It wasn’t only the meadow that was utilised for village entertainment. In the years immediately following WW2, the Farmhouse lawns were opened up in the summer to English and American Folk Dancing. In 1952, according to a report in the Bognor Observer “hundreds of people from surrounding villages flocked to the village” for the Southdown Rangers open-air square dancers with music provided by Billy White and his Harvesters. Special guests attending were the complete cast of ‘Summertime’ from the Bognor’s Pier Theatre.

New Homes Today these shows and celebrations are just echoes from the past and just a memory for some of our older villagers. They have made way for a new era in our village life, where once horses hoofs thundered and garden produce was proudly shown, new families have arrived to create their own homes and memories.

To contact Allen Misselbrook on a local history matter please email: allen@yaptonhistory.org.uk

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Let good enough be good enough!

By Heather Smith - Nutritionist & Personal Trainer Do you feel like you’re either ‘being good’ or ‘eating badly’ with very little in between?

Please take this as your annual reminder that sometimes good enough is, well, good enough!

Many people feel a sense of dread when they think about the food and drink around at Christmas. I think this is a real shame, and I’d really like to help you avoid that feeling this year.

I’d like you to remember that we eat for lots of reasons which aren’t nutrition. Food is also a way to celebrate, a way to join together with our friends and family. Food can bring back memories and help create new ones. And so, the idea that veggies are good and mince pies are bad means that we are ignoring many of the reasons we eat.

‘Eating well’ to ‘eating badly’ is a spectrum, and you’re not always at one end or the other.

It is quite reasonable to find a balance between the food and drink you want to enjoy, and the food and drink which is supportive to your health

Season's Greetings and wishing everyone a happy and healthy 2024!

Look after yourselves at this time of year.

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Homemade eggnog A traditional Christmas drink Ingredients • 6 egg yolks • 150g local honey • 500ml whole milk • 230g double cream • 1 tsp ‘Carlas Seasoning’ sweet spice blend, plus extra for topping • A pinch salt • ¼ tsp vanilla extract • 100ml Sussex spirit brandy • To serve, whipped cream Method 1. Whisk the egg yolks and honey together in a medium bowl until light and creamy.

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Sussex Walks - Dec & Jan 23/24 These are the “Heart Smart Walks” run by Chichester District Council.

They must be pre-booked up to 7 days in advance, see below.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the walk.

All walks finish at their starting point unless otherwise stated.

These walks are led by volunteers and if the weather is poor the walk may be cancelled.

Full programme of walks available on www.chichester.gov.uk/heartsmart IMPORTANT: You must pre-book all walks on chichester.gov.uk/heartsmart or call 01243 521041 Sun 10th December – 10.30am – Binsted woods – Gentle Pace - Duration: 2 hrs / 4 miles Mainly flat headland path, grass, gravel.

Meet: Walberton Village Hall car park, The Street, Walberton, Arundel, BN18 0PQ. Mon 11th December – 10.30am – Chichester Canal - Duration: 30mins Distance: 1 mile A flat walk at a gentle pace, suitable for beginners.

Meet: Chichester Canal, Basin Road, Chichester PO19 8DT. Tue 12th December – 11.15am – Christmas Walk and Lunch - Fishbourne 1 hour / 2 miles Short flat walk to work up an appetite.

Meet: Fishbourne Woolpack Pub. SU839046 (Nearby postcode PO19 3JJ) Wed 13th December – 10.30am - West Marden Duration: 2.5 - 3 hrs Distance: 6.5 miles From Stansted to West Marden including lanes and woods and fields. Four stiles.

Meet: Stansted House Car Park, P09 6DX (use first car park on right).

Thur 14th December – 10.30am - Petworth via the famous Virgin Mary Spring 1.5 hours / 3 miles A flat countryside walk return via the Virgin Mary Spring - sharp ascent.

Meet: Petworth Library, Rosemary Lane, High St, Petworth GU28 0AU. Friday 15th December – 10.30am - Swanbourne Lake & the South Downs - 2.5 hours / 5 miles A lovely walk with extensive views. There is a significant ascent and descent.

Meet: Swanbourne lake. BN18 9PA. Tuesday 19th December – 11am – Midhurst Jubilee Walk & South Pond - 45 mins / 1.5 miles Various flat walks around Midhurst at a gentle pace passing interesting historic buildings.

Meet: The Grange Leisure Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9HD. Wed 20th December – 10.30am - Tangmere -Time: 2 hrs Distance: 3 miles Flat walk via Aviation Museum to Tangmere C12th Church with WWII memories & old airfield.

Meet: In Oving park roadside on Church Lane, outside the church. Map reference: SU 901051 Thursday 21st December – 10.30am – Graffham - Duration: 2 hrs Distance: 4.4 miles Woodland and open countryside with fine views of the South Downs. Reasonably level. Some stiles.

Meet. car park adjacent to War Memorial. 50 yds South of the 'Foresters Arms' GU28 0QA. Wed 27th December – 10.30am - Slindon- Duration: 2.5 hours Distance: Approx. 5.5 miles A longer strenuous walk to the folly and through Slindon Woods, with some steep gradients.

Meet: National Trust Car Park at Park Lane, Slindon BN18 0QY Saturday 30th December – 10.30am - Walberton Fields – Gentle Pace - 1 hr 15 mins / 2.5 miles Walberton Church along headlands via nurseries. Flat, may be muddy.

Meet: Walberton Village Hall car park, The Street, Walberton, Arundel, BN18 0PQ. Mon 1st January – 10.30am - Slindon Woods – Gentle Pace - Duration: 2 hrs Distance: 3.5 miles Lovely views. Generally flat, gravel path. Some muddy areas and short inclines. Last ¼ mile uphill.

Meet: National Trust car park, Dukes Road, Slindon.

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Meet: West Dean Riverside. SU858123 ( Nearby postcode PO18 0QY ) Fri 5th January – 10.30am – Lurgashall Leader: Richard Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Distance: 5 miles A continuous ascent through woods and fields - lovely views. Some stiles.

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Arundel C of E Primary School Interacting with the wider community Super Jude - cake sale Jude's heartfelt cake sale at his house, inspired by dear Beau's story and in support of the "Keep Me Breathing" charity, is truly wonderful and demonstrates his compassion, the ACE Way of reaching out to your neighbour in love and commitment to a great cause.

The importance of being part of something I believe encouraging our children in engaging in community clean-up activities helps them become responsible, environmentally conscious, and active members of society. Being part of something motivates you to do well.

Our very own ACE litter pickers helped with the Arundel clean up on a Saturday. They did a good job! It was wonderful to see just how many of our children care about their

local town and I think it is essential that we teach our children to be good citizens who helps others.

ACE has a new reading dog - the lovely Bonnie!

We are so fortunate that we have been able to obtain a trained and supportive reading adult and their dog to support our children. Bonnie is a Miniature Schnauzer and the wonderful volunteer and owner of this beautiful specimen is Elaine. We feel very blessed to have them at ACE. We believe having a reading dog at ACE can bring numerous benefits, including encouraging a love for reading, building confidence, enhancing reading skills, developing empathy and stress relief.

Mr A Simpson, Headteacher

St Philips Catholic Primary School Update for December 2023 Working with others Every year, our school are asked to celebrate The Mayor’s Service. This year it was celebrated in Arundel Cathedral and many of our children represented their Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Beavers, Cubs and Scout packs by welcoming the Mayor and his councillors from the Town Hall into the church. Our school choir joined with Arundel Church of England choir to sing the song ‘Wonder’ together as part of the service. Children from both schools also wrote and read their own poem for the service.

Memorial Some children from St Philip’s were our keen representatives who were there to witness the unveiling of two new benches in memory of Lady Mary and Lady Anne. The Earl of Arundel and Canon David Twinley presided.

Sports Sport continues to be a prominent feature at school, with before and after school sporting activities and competitions. We are preparing for sporting events such as Cross Country and Football this term.

Our Year 6 girls are pictured above, participating in our Locality Friendly Football tournament. There were a lot of goals, wins and happy faces throughout. We also took part in the Boys Friendly Football tournament and they ably demonstrated their effort and team work. The children are enjoying the new ‘Running Club’ and it is lovely to see their stamina and sportsmanship developing week by week. www.stphilipsarundel.org.uk

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Amberley C of E Primary School Educational visits As I write this, we begin Autumn Term 2 and it is promising to be a very busy half-term, with lots of fantastic learning happening as we build up to Christmas.

“The History Man” visits Maple Class, Years 2 and 3, had a special visitor to their class, recently. Paul Ullson, otherwise known as ‘The History Man’, came to give a talk to the children about The Great Fire of London.

Dressed in impressive period dress, the children were fascinated to learn about the event and had lots of questions for the History Man! Having visitors with specialist knowledge come to the school is an excellent

way to enhance learning and we love welcoming people in.

A trip to the Planetarium Oak Class, our Year 4, 5 and 6 class started the half-term with a visit to the South Downs Planetarium in Chichester to support their learning in Science.

The children were able to listen to a professional astronomer and learn some amazing facts!

Educational visits are very much part of school life; not only do they support learning but are a way of children creating special memories and seeing places they may not otherwise see.

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Aldingbourne Parish Council Land Use West of Westergate, Planning decisions Edited extracts from minutes of Parish Council planning meeting 12th September 2023.

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Issues raised by residents included traffic, drainage, open space, Pine Close access, bridges usage, and sustainability. An environment risk assessment is in the process of being completed. A leaflet was distributed to 600 homes and there is a designated website for residents to provide their comments.

Planning Decisions

The Cala Homes development is part of the strategic Arun District Council Local Plan.

Although the Parish Council raised no objections to a number of ongoing applications, objections where raised with proposals that conflicted with the Neighbourhood Plan and provided comments on design, heritage, trees, density, drainage, and other factors.

Planning Correspondence Various correspondence noted including planning decisions, neighbourhood planning network, major projects newsletter.

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Arundel Town Council Flood advisor addresses ongoing projects Edited extracts from draft minutes of the Town Council meeting on 14th September 2023.

Flood Risk Projects in Arundel Derek Waller, ATC Flood Advisor, addressed the meeting to advise that Arundel is under a high risk of flooding. Derek outlined the projects in which he is currently involved. This includes repair work on the river wall, paid for by the EA. There is also an ongoing review of the management of drainage ditches, many of which are under the responsibility of private land owners.

The South Downs National Park are bidding for money from DEFRA to rewild Arun Valley. The suggestions include additional trees and peat bogs, all situated in the north of the valley.

These plans, Derek warned, could open the sluices and breakdown the embankments increasing the flood risk to Arundel.

Environment & Wildlife

The ongoing Greening Arundel project aims to encourage and conserve wildlife and green spaces.

Plans are in progress to install a tower at Herrington field. This will serve as a nesting spot for house martins. This is important as the area has seen a huge decline in house martin population, over the last 10-15 years.

The Terra Cycle stall at the Arundel Farmers Market has been very successful, continuing to collect a huge amount of plastic.

Finances Energy costs are anticipated to be above budget, but additional income from weddings and events, plus the saving in interest on the Public Works Loan, means that the Council expect to be broadly aligned with budget at the year-end.

The Mayor, however, reminded Councillors that we had budgeted a deficit of £24,583 for the Financial Year. While it had been hoped that this would be clawed back through additional income, the Mayor has advised that any deficit could be supported by the general reserve. arundeltowncouncil.gov.uk

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Yapton Parish Council Update for December Edited extracts of the draft minutes from Council meeting conducted on 25th September 2023.

Parish Council The Parish Council will make an application to the Arun District Council requesting that the District Council conducts a Community Governance Review with a view of increasing the number of Parish Councillors elected to represent the residents in the Parish of Yapton. The Council also considered whether the current operating structure of the Parish Council is the most effective in carrying out the functions and services it provides. The Council needs to define what the Parish Council is seeking to achieve and this could be done by setting Priorities with a Mission Statement, Aims and Objectives.

Defibrillators A letter from the Minister for Health and Secondary Care, Will Quince MP, was discussed. This regarded the registration of defibrillators on ‘The Circuit’: the national defibrillator network database. The Parish Council discussed the merits of acquiring and siting a 24-hour accessible defibrillator in the Parish. They

will investigate possible locations for this. It was reported that the defibrillator located in the Village Hall was failing and that the outside of the Co-op Shop on Main Road could be a suitable site for a new accessible machine. This was also discussed by the Village Hall Management Committee.

Anti-Social Behaviour The Parish Council discussed the recent bout of anti-social behaviour in the village and the poor response from the police, including the local PCSO. It was suggested that various links to Anti-Social Behaviour agencies could be placed on the website and the Anti-Social Behaviour contacts be sent to all parish councillors.

Eco Group Councillor Mark Andrews, who has been leading the newly-established Yapton Eco Group, reported that preparations were well in hand for Spring planting, and that works had been carried out to improve the brick bus shelter on Bilsham Road.

Work to tidy the border around the play area was also discussed. www.yaptonpc.gov.uk

Walberton Parish Council Update for December 2023 Extracts from the minutes of the Finance and Legal committee meeting (3rd October) A presentation was made by Sean Harvey, the Arun West Community Warden now covering our Parish. He advised what he can do to help the community including addressing antisocial behaviour and environmental issues such as dog fouling or fly tipping. An aim is to provide a reassuring, regular, uniformed presence in Parishes. His activities will be publicised so residents are aware of support available.

The current financial situation was reviewed and the external auditor’s report noted. A CIL payment is due to the council. The nature and any alternatives to the Public Sector Deposit Fund will be researched.

Parish Council assets and liabilities and current contracts are under review.

Progress on the cycle path options was presented and options discussed to link the Walberton and Fontwell paths. Further safety measures on existing cycle paths will be considered. Residents will be approached along Copse Lane to gauge their views on improving the road surface there in addition to it gaining a cycle path.

Work continues on the Fontwell Meadows Community building. Arun District Council will be contacted for advice on the section 106 agreement and land ownership.

A GDPR training session will be arranged for all members.

The Clerk’s attendance on an ILCA course was approved.

The use of noise monitoring and detection cameras to identify conveyances causing nuisance levels of noise in residential areas was considered. Further research will be undertaken. www.walberton-pc.gov.uk

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