Sussex Local - Arundel - June 2014

June 2014

SUSSEX LOCAL Arundel - Barnham - Climping - Fontwell - Ford - Slindon - Walberton Local news and events through the door to 7,000 homes in this area every month

THE NOVIUM Chichester’s striking new museum

MONEY Tax returns

WHAT’S ON Local events in June

WIN! Book - “Superstitions and Curious Beliefs of Old Sussex”

PLUS Gardening Local Walks Recipe Prize Crossword Community News Property Local Groups Local Charity Local Business Directory

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June 2014 Cover Photo The river Arun at Arundel kindly supplied by Sheila Mills

Welcome...

We are delighted to be bringing you our biggest issue to date this month. It is 7 years since we published our first local magazine in the Storrington area and we are thrilled to still be here bringing you regular competitions, local news and events and working with some fantastic local businesses. Thank you to everyone who supports our magazine by using the advertisers, attending the events and entering our competitions. If you have something you would like us to publish please do get in touch. We work about a month in advance and are happy to publish local, not-for-profit events and items of local interest for free.

The warm summer last year brought more tourists to the UK, which was great for the economy, with almost 33 million international visitors spending a total of £21 billion. Another sunny summer this year could give trade a welcome boost in our area with more visitors coming to visit the South Downs National Park and enjoy our lovely towns and villages. Let’s hope that for business and pleasure alike, we are in for a sun-filled summer starting this month.

Have a super June.

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Arundel edition - Arundel, Barnham, Burpham, Climping, Fontwell, Ford, Slindon, Walberton & Yapton Total homes - 7,000 Findon edition - Findon Valley, Findon Village, Nepcote, High Salvington, Clapham & Patching plus Salvington/Selden (south of A27) Total homes - 6,100 Pulborough edition - Pulborough, Bury, Coldwaltham, Fittleworth, Marehill, Nutbourne, Stopham, West Chiltington village and Common. Total homes - 4,700 Storrington edition - Storrington, Amberley, Ashington, Cootham Thakeham, Sullington & Washington. Total homes - 5,900 The combined circulation of all four editions is over 23,700 homes.

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The Healing Voice Introduction to Voice Movement Therapy Personal Exploration through Movement & Vocalisation Barnham Community Hall 7.15pm-8.45pm Tues 8 July – Introductory Talk & Practical Experience Sessions: Tues 15, 22 July - Weds 30 Jul, 6, 13, 20, 27 Aug £15 per session or £110 for all 8 sessions (payable in advance) Sarah Povey 01243 551604

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Phone: Email: Web:

01903 884820 arundel@clarkesestates.co.uk www.clarkesestates.co.uk

Clarkes Arundel is a family run business that takes pride in providing it’s clients with a professional and personal service.

This last month has seen an interesting shift in the market in our area. For the last six months we have seen too few properties coming to the market leading to often unrealistic price expectations. However, this month has seen a healthy change, in that, more properties have been put up for sale. This has meant that prices are finding a more realistic level: this can only be a good thing. Sensible numbers of properties for sale at achievable prices make for a happy time for all! When there are more properties about it is important that your home is presented in the best possible way to the prospective buyers.

Digital photography and the internet have lead to a drastic change in the way a home needs to be marketed. Gone are the days when a few grainy snapshots attached to an A4 piece of paper worked well… Today the buyers will be trawling through Rightmove looking at all the properties available in the area of interest in their price range. What will make them stop and take a second look at your

Arundel £465,000

Littlehampton £325,000

home? The photographs! A great photograph will draw the buyers in, tempt them to view and create that all important first impression. Likewise, a bad photograph will immediately put your home on the ‘no’ list. At Clarkes we take time to photograph your home so as to present it in the best possible way to attract good quality buyers. When we ask you to tidy or ‘de-clutter’ a room it will be to ensure that the resulting photograph shows the room to the buyers in the best possible light. We often come back on different days in different weather conditions to take more photographs. Making an effort to get these things right does make an enormous difference when it comes to attracting those all important purchasers. It is now relatively rare for buyers to request hard copies of property sale particulars, an email version or the information already viewed on Rightmove and our website is usually all that is needed. In this digital age quality photographs are the best way to showcase your home!

Barnham OIEO £235,000

Crossbush £470,000

Walberton £650,000

Yapton £450,000

Clarkes Arundel Limited Registered in England and Wales under company number 05540238. Registered office; 2 Station Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex PO21 1QE

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The Arundel CACI Clinic “Look Good Feel Great” CACI Ultra..the ultimate anti ageing facial with skin rejuvenation! Award-winning, highly proclaimed, serious alternative to botox or surgery Anne Slater Caci Ultra Specialist

01903 889 749 www.thearundelcaciclinic.co.uk

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Arundel Lido The original “Arundel Swimming Pool” opened in 1960, built on land gifted to the Town by the 16th Duke of Norfolk...

Arundel Borough Council owned the site, and one man (Joe Pescott) ran it.

In 1974, ownership passed to Arun District Council (ADC), who further developed the site, built the “Baby Pool” and installed a Water Heating Boiler.

In early-2000, ADC closed the site, claiming that they could not afford the running costs, nor the investment needed to re-build the Main Pool.

After a public outcry, and endless negotiations with District and Town Councils, the newly-formed Arundel & Downland Community Leisure Trust

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(ACT) took over the site in May 2002 and, with the Main Pool rebuilt, re-opened as “Arundel Lido” in 2004.

Local support for the Trust was excellent and continues to be so. This is perhaps best illustrated by last year’s Public Appeal: in just 3 months, £35,000 was raised to replace the defunct Water Heating Boiler! Local people must really love this facility!

As Arundel Lido enters its 11th Season, you can find out what’s on offer at www.arundel-lido.com, by telephoning 01903 884772 or by visiting the site (via the Fitzalan Car Park in Queen Street, Arundel).

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Local Walks - June

All walks are led by friendly, trained volunteers please do check with th the organisers for any changes

Level 1 = Suitable for all even people with limited stamina. No stiles.

Level 2 = Moderate walking speed, expect stiles and inclines on the route.

Level 3 = Fast steady pace. The route could involve steep inclines, stiles and rutted terrain.

Horsham District Council Health Walks Programme Sunday 1st

10:00am Lea Farm 5.2 miles 2 hours Level 3 Kithurst Hill Car Park, off the Storrington to Amberley Road Mick 01903 745971 Tuesday 3rd 12:00pm Conservatory Café, Horsham Park 3.25 miles 1 ¼ hours Level 2 The bandstand in Horsham Park Carol 01403 263201 Tuesday 3rd 7:00pm Around Sullington Hill 5.5 miles 3 hours Level 3 Frankland Arms, Washington Ron 01403 265925 Thursday 5th 11:00am Billingshurst 2.25 miles 1 hour Level 1 Billingshurst Library, Mill Lane Jean 01403 581865 Saturday 7th 9:45am Serpents Trail west towards Haslemere 8 – 10 miles 4 – 5 miles Level 3 Pulborough public car park, ring Leader for details Mike P. 01798 874319 Saturday 7th 6:00pm Sandgate Park & Sullington Warren 3.6 miles 1 ¾ hours Level 2 Glebe Surgery Car Park Monastery Road Storrington Mick 01903 74597 Sunday 8th 10:00am Harrow Hill 6.5 miles 3 hours Level Kithurst Hill Car, off the Storrington to Amberley Road Mick 01903 745971 Thursday 12th 11:00am Billingshurst 2.25 miles 1 hour Level 1 Billingshurst Library, Mill Lane Jean 01403 581865 Saturday 14th 2:00pm Figure of Eight 4.2 miles 1 ½ hours Level 3 Kithurst Hill Car Park, off the Storrington to Amberley Road Mick 01903 745971 Sunday 15th 10:00am Washington to Steyning Circular 9 miles 3 ½ hours Level 3 Washington South Downs Way Car Park Mick 01903 745971 Monday 16th 10:00am 6th Sussex Day walk 6 miles 3 hours Level 3 Arundel Railway Station car park Jill 07780 701184 Celebrate Sussex Day along the new Midhurst Way and then back to Arundel, with glorious views, and the opportunity to take a short tour of Arundel at the end. Stout shoes, drink and snack recommended.

With plenty of lunch possibilities, why not make a day of it.

Monday 16th 9:30am Tillington to Midhurst 7 miles Horse Guards Inn, Tillington GU28 9AF via Lodsworth Larder Gerald 01273 342151 Tuesday 17th 6:45pm Something Fishy at Sumners Pond 4+ miles 1 ½ - 2 hours Level 2 The park opposite the Barn (RH13 0PR) Pauline 01403 240419 Tuesday 17th 7:00pm Out from Burpham 5.5 miles 2 ½ hours Level 3 Car park behind the George Pub, Burpham Ron 01403 265925 Saturday 21st 2:00pm Hareswith 3.9 miles 1 ½ hours Level 3 Glebe Surgery Car Park, Monastery Lane Storrington Mick 01903 745971 Sunday 22nd 10:00am Arundel Park 7.3 miles 3 hours Level 3 The Black Rabbit Pub Mill Rd, Arundel, BN18 9PB Ron 01403 265925 Monday 23rd 9:45am Washington, via South Downs Way to Pulborough 8 – 10 miles 4 – 5 hours Level 3 Pulborough Village Hall car park, ring Leader for details Mike P. 01798 874319 Thursday 26th 10:00am West Chiltington (1) 4 – 5 miles 2 hours Level 2 Car park adjacent to West Chiltington Village Hall Sue 01403 255710 Thursday 26th 11:00am Billingshurst (2) 2.25 miles 1 hour Level 1 Billingshurst Library, Mill Lane Jean 01403 581865 Saturday 28th 2:00pm Hurston Place 4.8 miles 1 ¾ hours Level 3 Glebe Surgery Car Park, Monastery Lane Storrington Mick 01903 745971 Sunday 29th 10:00am Amberley Wildbrooks 5.7 miles 2 ½ hours Level 3 The Old School Rackham Mick 01903 745971 Monday 30th 10:45am North Heath, Horsham 2 miles 1 – 1 ¼ hours Level 1 The Sussex Barn car park off North Heath Lane Ann & John 01403 268885

Arun Adur Ramblers – see www.arunwww.arun-aduradur-ramblers.org.uk for more details Sunday 8th

10:30am Washington Washington via Buncton Church Sunday 15th 10:30am Cissbury Ring to Chanctonbury Ring Cissbury Ring car park, Findon Valley Weds 25th 10:30 Arundel Arundel Park Sun 29th 10:00 Wepham Down

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The Sussex Guild Fine craftsmanship on display The Sussex Guild is a group of professional designers and makers of fine contemporary and traditional craftwork, whose members live and work in Sussex and the adjoining counties of Kent, Surrey and Hampshire. The members have been selected for their high degree of skill and creativity.

Although The Sussex Guild has changed and grown over the years since its foundation in 1970, the original spirit still remains. They continue to be an autonomous, self-help organisation and now, as before, a very special bond of friendship and support exists between members.

The Guild aims to inspire and encourage public appreciation of fine craftsmanship by organising shows and exhibitions in a wide variety of venues.

Visitors to these events enjoy learning about the crafts they see on display for they can discuss with the makers themselves the design process, the techniques, tools and materials used. Exhibitors are always willing to talk about their work. Pieces can be bought at the shows or specially commissioned.

Friends of The Sussex Guild are members of the public who are interested in high quality craft and who support the aims of the society.

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For an annual fee of £15 Friends receive the yearly Programme of Events and a Directory of members, invitations to private views and the quarterly Newsletter of the Guild. They also receive free admission to shows organised solely by the Guild (this does not include the shows that are in conjunction with other establishments).

Some Friends enjoy becoming involved with the Guild by helping out at events. This is greatly appreciated by the members. Contact Audrey Jarrett at 1 Elm Cottage, Windmill Hill, Nr. Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 4RT Tel: 01323 833075

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Home Support Available For Vulnerable Residents West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is reminding residents of three home support services available to adults and older people. Home from Hospital helps settle people back into living independently and involves a home assessment and help with organising transport and practical and emotional support. The Good Neighbours Scheme, Scheme provided

by The Royal Voluntary Service, offers face-to-face, telephone and group support to residents who are at risk of, or are suffering from, loneliness and isolation.

Help at Home provides subsidised help and assistance with cleaning and household tasks to adults who are in receipt of a means tested benefit.

The service includes ‘safe and well’ checks by volunteers who will monitor if there is any change in someone’s wellbeing or home surroundings.

All three services can be accessed through a patient’s GP either by self-referral or by a friend or relative, or through Age UK West Sussex on 01903 761800 www.ageuk.org.uk/westsussex; Guild Care on 01903 528600 www.guildcare.org.

Charity & Community 23 Volunteering For The Homeless The Worthing Churches Homeless Projects are seeking volunteers for their new charity shop opening in Littlehampton in the next few months.

Volunteering in a charity shop is an excellent way of meeting new friends, gaining work experience and giving time to support a local charity. As part of the team, you can help with sorting and putting out donations and with serving customers. This role is perfect for you if you have a bit of free time or are in need of some work experience for your CV. If you are able to help out weekly, monthly or on an ad-hoc basis, call Claire Thomas on 01903 227825.

Another volunteering opportunity that has recently opened up in the Littlehampton area is at the breakfast club which supports people who are homeless and insecurely housed. They are looking for volunteers to help with cooking and serving the breakfast to the patrons and to help contribute to the friendly and relaxed atmosphere. If you think you could help or would like to know more please call Claire for an informal chat on 01903 227825.

Worthing Churches Homeless Projects work in our local area to support people who are homeless or insecurely housed. The charity has a Day Centre, a breakfast club and four accommodation projects and works to support people from the threat of homelessness right through their journey to regaining independence. For more information about the work of Worthing Churches Homeless Projects in your area please visit www.wchp.org.uk. If you are looking for a speaker at your church or at a meeting group then please call 01903 286480

Probus Arundel Probus is a social club where retired professional and business people can meet likeminded men all of whom have a wide range of interests and experiences. The name Probus is formed from the “Pro” from professional and the “Bus” from business. It meets twice a month at the Norfolk Arms in Arundel with guest speakers, social events, pub lunches and days out. Fellowship and fun is what Probus is all about. The annual fees are very low as there are no office and administration functions to support. To find out more, visit www.aundelprobus.org.uk

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The Arundel Flood Risk

Arundel Walking Festival

The Arundel Community Partnership report that a study commissioned by the Environment Agency shows that there are currently 17 properties at risk. If a “do nothing” option is followed as the current defences fail over time, this rises to 138 properties. As more fail this will rise to 377 properties. Erosion to the wall on the west bank of the river, between the two bridges, will raise this number to 443. This does not take into account damage to either farmland or the railway line. There is no suggestion that flooding is imminent, but this information is in the public domain and therefore it is important that these prospects are removed so that residents can continue to enjoy a competitive insurance market. At a public meeting in December, the Arundel Flood Risk Community Group was mandated to lobby for the creation of a Partnership Fund to enable work to be carried out. Also the land owner has a duty to maintain his flood defences.

Each section of the wall along the West bank between the bridges is the responsibility of the owner of the property above it and the number of owners involved is significant. More information from Arundel Communty Partnership, Town Hall, Arundel.

A varied series of walks has been organised on 14th, 15th and 16th June to celebrate Sussex Day. Some are serious, some for fun, some easy, some more challenging. All money raised, through sponsorship, payment for each walker or donation will be presented to the Snowdrop Trust, although you are free to raise money for your own causes. Arundel Historic Walks are arranging this event for the community and walks for all abilities, from disabled to professional walkers, for children and elderly are available. Highlights include the Freedom Walk, Walk a series of four walks for the disabled; the World Cup Walk where football shirts are encouraged on a walk from The Red Lion Arundel to The Red Lion Ashington and back - 3 Lions (groan, Ed). A Walberton Village Walk, Walk a gentle stroll with a knowledgeable leader, finishing with cream tea at the village hall. A two hour walk across the Downs returning to The George at Burpham for an owl display, and another two hour walk through Dale Park and Madehurst returning to the The Spur at Slindon for Skittles and a barbecue. For details of the walks visit www.arundelwalkingfestival.co.uk.

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The Lesser of Two Evils Some of you may have seen the newspaper reports regarding the recent debate on the Local Plan, we had to vote on whether to agree the strategic option of providing 2000 houses in Eastergate/Westergate and Barnham and also 600 houses in Angermering. If we don’t have a local plan in place then we are vulnerable as a District for “Planning by Appeal”. This is where a developer would put in an application on a site to the planning authority which is rejected by local Councillors, if the developer subsequently appeals to the planning inspectorate in Bristol, the appeal can be allowed for the sole reason that the planning authority did not have a local plan in place. So this could get applications popping up all over the place, on greenfield sites like Horses Field and it would be planning anarchy. In addition to this, we wouldn’t get the windfalls of developer contributions to build new roads or community buildings.

This situation has arisen because the previous Labour government wanted to see more house building and designed this into the system; the coalition government also wants more house building so has allowed the system to continue. As a country we need more houses, but this is not localism, it’s planning by duress.

So I voted for the recommendation not because I wanted to or because I believe putting these houses in these locations was desirable, I voted for it to stop planning by appeal and I saw a vote for yes as the lesser of two evils. However I looked at the conundrum I could not see a way out.

It was not an easy or popular decision, but we couldn’t wait any longer in making a decision however unpalatable or unpopular, as we have already had a number of applications approved on appeal. Until next month. Paul Dendle is Arundel Ward & Cabinet Member on Arun District Council and can be contacted by email Pauldendle@aol.com or visit: www.pauldendle.org

Arundel Votes In Favour Of Plan The Arundel Community Partnership (ACP) reports that the Neighbourhood Plan was approved by 631 votes to 97, a 90% vote in favour of adoption. The turnout was 26.6%, which was considered reasonable as this was the first such referendum in Sussex and only the 13th in the country, of a potential 7,000. The ACP would like to thank everyone who contributed their time, their ideas; and their votes.

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April 2014 solution shown above.

Winner: Margaret Layton from Climping. Congratulations and thank you to all who entered.

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Summer Artichoke Stew This wonderful mix of young summer vegetables makes a stunning warm salad or hot light main course. Serves 4 - 6.

Ingredients: 4 small, very young artichokes • 450g shelled broad beans • Olive oil • 2 shallots, peeled and finely chopped • 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped • Juice of half lemon • Salt and black pepper • 450g shelled fresh peas •

Method: 1. Trim the artichokes of any tough outer leaves and cut in quarters lengthways.

2. Cook the beans for 2-3 minutes only and rinse under cold water, then peel if necessary.

3. Sauté the shallots a little oil in a large pan until just tender. Add the garlic, lemon juice, artichokes,

150ml water and seasoning. Cover and bring to the boil and simmer for 15-25 minutes, depending on the size of the artichokes, or until they are almost tender.

4. Add the beans and peas and cook for a further 5-7 minutes until the beans and peas are sufficiently cooked. Check the seasoning and serve with a little extra oil and sage leave to garnish.

5. Serve asparagus immediately with the warm sauce and even a poached egg for a luxurious light supper. .

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Novium Museum A stunning contemporary statement or Chichester’s ‘Beige Elephant’? By Veronica Cowan Chichester District Council’s new museum, in crushed Bath stone and lots of glass, really makes a statement, although not one welcomed by all locals. One letter to the Chichester Ob-server described it as a “beige elephant”, whilst others have been critical of the admission charge, and questioned whether it represents value for money.

The former museum was in an 18th-century disused corn store in Little London, but in moving to the new building on Tower Street, known as the Novium, which derives from the Roman name for the city "Noviomagus Reginorum”, the Chichester District Council hopes it will become one of the jewels in its crown, attract locals and visitors and give a boost to the local economy.

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‘decorate’ many towns, but once inside there is a lot to like about the contemporary style, with lots of space, beautifully carved benches, stairways flooded with natural light and a large lift offering access to all. Designed by Keith Williams Architects, designers of Ireland’s Wexford Opera House, the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury, and London’s Unicorn Theatre, this look-at-me structure is built on piles, rather than foundations, to protect the remains of the Roman Bathhouse underneath, which has been dated to the Flavian period, 69AD to 96AD. In-deed, like Yours Truly, you might have parked over these when shopping in Chichester in times past. They were preserved under the former temporary Tower Street car park since first being excavated in the 1970s, pending construction of the purpose-built Novium. The archaeological remains were boxed in and had sand put over them for preservation purposes.

Archaeologists working at the site in the 1970s also found remnants of small-scale Saxon pottery production, medieval housing, a public house and a school.

The centrepiece is the Roman bath house, which has been uncovered and dominates the ground floor. They were a type of Roman leisure and beauty centre, and an audio visual film shows how

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There is a large entrance gallery, with a viewing platform and glass vitrines built around it.

The construction cost of almost £7 million did not include heritage lottery funding, but sale of the residential development site next to the Novium to McCarthy and Stone has helped offset the capital costs. With such an investment it would be a shame if it didn’t get the visitors it merits, so what are the barriers I asked the recently-appointed manager, Cathy Hakes.“There have been issues with signage, and local maps that we are working on. Being up a side street, doesn’t help. It is tucked away but we are producing promotional materials with easy directions. We have to remember that not everyone knows we are here, so we are doing Outreach, and talks, and attending parish council meetings [to raise awareness].”

I noted that after the Department for Culture, under the the previous Administration, had removed charges for entry to public museums and galleries several years ago, visitor numbers soared, and satisfaction levels rocketed. Could charging be a handicap, given that entry to the previous museum was free of charge, I wondered.

“We are looking at different arguments and talking to other museum directors. The ideal would be for the museum to pay for itself, but we may need to look at other income streams,” said Ms. Hakes.

Moving to the building facilitated installation of the massive Chilgrove Roman Villa Mosaic, dating back to the fourth century. This was found by a local farmer whilst ploughing a field fifty years ago, and had been on display at the purpose built store within the Discovery Centre at Fishbourne Roman Palace. Following conservation work, it is now on the ground floor of the Museum opposite the bath house remains. Other exhibits include the Jupiter Stone, a piece of Roman sculpture base, dating from between the late first and early third century AD. This was found in an ancient rubbish dump during excavations at West Street in 1934, and has been conserved and rebuilt to take a prime position in the museum. Another prominent structure is the Bosham Head, a remnant of ancient art and all that remains of a Roman statue, which was found in the Vicarage garden in Bosham.

The Novium contains about 150,000 artefacts, both on display and in its store, and the challenge is to choose which to display. Many have never been displayed to the public before, and the galleries will use them to observe continuity and

SUSSEX LOCAL change across the district and influences from different people, as well as to map wider technological and social developments. The basic aim is to tell the story of Chichester over the past 500,000 years, a city with a rich and varied story to be told by a large number of objects spanning its Saxon, Norman and Medieval heritage through to comparatively recent Georgian and Victorian eras. An exhibit which appealed to me - the Municipal Moon Lantern – dates to around 1600, and was used in a procession at the open-ing of the Chichester Festival Theatre in 1962. It was carried behind the Mayor of Chichester when he made official visits at night.

The new building makes it easier to preserve the collection in the correct atmosphere, explained Ms. Hakes. “It has environmental controls that can be monitored by computer and the store is first class. We have done intense conservation work on the collection.” When I visited, the second-floor gallery was being prepared for an exhibition commemorating the First World War, which aims to “explore the bravery, creativity, joy and sorrow of WW1 and it's impact on Chichester.” It has been completed, and runs until 31 December, and has hands-on activities, including First Aid, and testing a German Picklehaube (helmet).

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through the door Chichester is a rich source of Roman finds, and visitors often discover items in gardens and bring them in to the museum.

“We have a ‘finds afternoon’ when the public come in and the collections’ officer will help them identify what they have found,” Ms. Hakes explained.

O u t r e ac h projects include links with the local college de-sign students, an after-school club and a dementia group. The Woodstaplers Room on the second floor is used by study groups. It has views of the Cathedral, as does the gallery on that floor - of the city’s rooftops, the cathedral spire and its bell tower.

The Novium also has a shop with a wide range of souvenirs, gifts and books as well as housing the city’s Tourist Information Centre. It also runs the Guildhall in Priory Park, which is part of a medieval Friary dating back to 1289. This was closed by Henry VIII, as part of the dissolution of the monasteries in 1538, and gifted to the Mayor of Chichester. It has been used as a Town Hall and

law courts, and the poet and artist William Blake was tried there. “We have had it cleaned and invested in new seating and are trying to open it on a regular basis,” said Ms. Hakes, “and we are also looking at summer events as well as potentially getting a wedding licence.”

We can drink to that!

The Novium museum, Tower Street Chichester, PO19 1QH Email: thenovium@chichester.gov.uk Tel: 01243 775888

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34 Finance Should you be completing a Tax Return?

Under the self-assessment system, certain taxpayers are liable to complete a Return. These include company directors, self-employed, people with income over £100,000, where expense claims exceed £2,500, if there is untaxed income in excess of £2,500 or capital gains, those who are required to pay the High Income Child Benefit charge.

If you fall into one of the above criteria, you must file a tax return for the year ended 5 April 2014 by 31 January 2015. Failure to file on time creates huge penalty issues; a return over three months late could result in penalties in excess of £900 even if no tax is owed!

Areas where you might need some advice: - Claiming for expenditure incurred personally in respect of your employment such as professional subscriptions: - Income you receive from property - Investment income sources that have differing tax rates deducted at source - You are a higher rate tax payer and make Gift Aid or personal pension contributions Monks Accountants in Arundel offer a full range of tax planning, advisory and compliance services.

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A new name for Midhurst solicitors And the benefits of mediation for couples considering divorce Midhurst solicitors’ practice Anderson Rowntree has not only expanded its operations to provide family law and mediation services to its clients, but is also rebranding.

The rebrand follows the 2012 merger of Midhurst firm Bevis Rowntree with Anderson Longmore & Higham, which has four other offices across West Sussex.

As head of the Anderson Rowntree family team, Edward Cooke (pictured) is responsible for family law and mediation at its Midhurst office.

Edward, who has worked in family law in the Midhurst area since 2000, says that family law is undergoing significant changes.

As of April 2014, almost anyone going through a divorce who wishes to start court proceedings related to financial issues or children must attend

a meeting (known as a ‘MIAM’) to find out more about mediation.

Edward welcomes this change.

He says: “I see first -hand the considerable benefits that mediation can bring for couples and their children in terms of achieving more amicable, child-focused solutions.”

An experienced family mediator, Edward is accredited as a Family Lawyer and Mediator by Resolution, the nationwide organisation of family law professionals.

His growing team not only provides family mediation, but also offers collaborative law - another out-of-court process involving couples and their lawyers - and specialist advice when a relationship breaks down.

Contact: 01903 745665 (Storrington) or 01730 812201 (Midhurst) www.andersonrowntree.co.uk

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Phocas the Gardener Saint Phocas is the patron saint of gardeners.

Phocas used to feed the poor and became skilled at growing herbs to aid the sick.

Contributed by AJ of GCF Grave Tending services. tional, just a regular English summer month. This forecast is prepared in early May, for the latest updates on the weather do log in to www.Phocas.org.

In Season British grown produce available now includes:FRUIT - Gooseberries, strawberries, raspberries.

VEGETABLES - Asparagus, broad beans, broccoli, cabbage, courgette, kohl rabbi, lettuce, onion, peas, early potatoes, radish, spinach.

With its name derived from the Roman goddess Junno (goddess of marriage) June was also known in Anglo-Saxon times as Sera monath or dry month.

June has associations with many events past, present and future, here are a few to note; 2nd - In 1953 on this day Queen Elizabeth 11 was crowned 5th - World Environment Day 6th - In 1944, D-Day the Allied invasion of mainland Europe 12th - Queen's Official Birthday 15th - In 1215 the Magna Carta (Latin for Great Charter) was signed by a reluctant King John at Runnymede 21st - Longest Day 28th - Armed Forces Day (formerly Veterans Day) when the services of British Armed Forces personnel past and present is commemorated.

Weather: June looks to be a fairly quiet month with plenty of sunshine, pleasantly warm but with a short wet, perhaps stormy breakdown. In more detail, the first week should be fine and dry breaking down to a showery, perhaps thundery spell around the second week and then settling back to fine and pleasantly warm until towards the end of the month. So, nothing too dramatic, nothing excep-

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38 Gardening Flowers for Health Eating some flowers found in British gardens can apparently reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer according to a study published in the Journal of Food Science. They contain phenolics, antiinflammatory compounds, which it is suggested reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers. Among those edible flowers listed are Viola tricolor, marigolds, hibiscus, lavender, rose petals.

It should be noted that only those known not to have been treated with pesticides and other garden chemicals should be eaten.

Peter the Great!

Sixty-nine year old Peter Glazebrook from Newark in the East Midlands has broken the world record for the heaviest cauliflower. Weighing in at 60.54lbs (27.49kg) it beat the previous record of 54.2lb (24.6kg), held by Alan Hattersley of Sheffield

Tasks for June Lawns - continue mowing, in very dry weather raise blades a little Roses - keep beds hoed, remove suckers (preferably by tearing off not cutting). Treat against aphides, blackspot, mildew and rust.

Dahlias - Pinch out tips to encourage bushing.

Treat against aphid attack.

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Designs for small gardens & borders Existing beds replanted upfrontgardendesign.co.uk 07711 315781

Bulbs - lift bulbs as growth dries and yellows.

Store in a dry, well ventilated place.

Ponds & pools - keep water oxygenated by adding water via a spray. Treat against aphid attack but do seek advice from garden or aquatic store on what to use if there are fish in the pond.

House plants - normal summer rate of water and feed. On humid days place plants near to open windows th benefit from humidity. When atmosphere is dry spray plants with a fine mist. Don't forget the house plants require caring for when you are on holiday.

through the door since 1999. Mr Glazebrook also holds the world records for the longest beetroot at 21ft, the longest parsnip at 19ft the heaviest onion at 18lb (8.195kg) and the heaviest potato at 11lb (4.98kg)

Toxic Caterpillar There are warnings again this year, as last, of the dangers posed by the caterpillars of the oak processionary moth. This little beast is covered with fine bristles which when coming into contact with the skin can cause rashes but more seriously can

Gardening 39 be born on the wind causing serious irritation to the eyes, skin and lungs resulting, in extreme cases, in asthma attacks and severe allergic reaction - sometimes fatal. The moth lays its eggs on oak trees and the larvae feed on the trees leaves, once a tree is stripped bare they move on to the next one, hence the name oak processionary moth. The nests are about the size of a tennis ball and white and can be found in June and July. The public are warned not to try and destroy the nests themselves but to contact the authorities.

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The Superstitions & Curious Beliefs of Old Sussex

by W.H. Johnson A graphic introduction to the superstition-ridden world of our ancestors. W.H. Johnson presents a fascinating world of witchcraft; of spells and counter-spells; of so-called cunning men; of death omens; of girls conjuring the identity of their future husbands; of fisherman’s precautions against ill luck; of the fairies and of the devil and all his nefarious ways.

In “The Superstitions & Curious Beliefs of Old Sussex” W.H. Johnson, well known for his many books on Sussex themes, explores the mind-set of people whose lives were coloured by a richly woven tapestry of ancient believes that today seen outlandishly farfetched but once gave ordinary lives their meaning..

Ann Cruttenden 'Seduced by the instigation of the Devil' was burned at the stake at Horsham in 1776

Win a copy of The Superstitions & Curious Beliefs of Old Sussex We have two copies of this paperback book to give away. To enter the competition simply answer the following question Q: Which of these was a name for the Devil?

A: Old Nick

B: Old Dick

C: Old Henry

Send your answer, name and full address including postcode and telephone number to: Superstitions Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough RH20 9AH or email competitions@sussexlocal.net Winners will be first two entries drawn after the closing date 30th June 2014. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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