Chichester Local - August 2017

August 2017

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RISE CHARITY PROFILE Freedom from domestic abuse

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Tickets to Out of Bounds Book “George”; gritty tale of one of the bloodiest battles of WWII

GARDENING Ideas, tasks & more

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What’s On, Local Walks, Recipe, Prize Crossword, Local Groups, Local area & charity news, Business Directory

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August 2017 Cover Photo West Dean College. Hosting the UK's biggest chilli festival 11 - 13 August www.westdean.org.uk

Welcome...

Well, the summer holidays are in full swing.

If you’re looking for things to do, have a look at our What’s On Guide featuring plenty of outdoor events, family entertainment and local fetes! Starting on page 4 with more on our website.

It is shocking that domestic abuse is still so prevalent in our world today. Our main article is a profile of Sussex based charity RISE, see page 27 who are really making a difference with their work helping women across Sussex.

This month you can win tickets to Out of Bounds, see page 15. With a soft play area, laser tag, adventure golf, bowling and footgolf, there is fun for all the family!

Have a look at our Property Doctor Chris Ennis’ piece on fire safety on page 32. After the tragic events at Grenfell Tower, we must all take steps to ensure our homes and families are protected from fire.

Andrew Staib our gardening expert tells you how to create your own “Potager” garden, as well as listing August’s main gardening tasks. See page 19.

Our Charity & Community section starts on page 22 where we you will find news from local groups and charities. Please do get in touch if you have a letter or article you would like published.

Finally, we have local walks p18 and our regular prize crossword p16 and young readers’ puzzle page p14 .

Thanks for reading,

Kris & Jeff

Words of Wit “In the bible it rained for 40 days and they called it a disaster, in England we call it Summer.” - UNKNOWN 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.

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Win a copy of ‘George’ Greatly Maligned Soldiers of WWII Soldiers who fought in the Italian campaigns of WWII, were greatly maligned by the title ‘D-Day Dodgers’, the facts were quite different.

First time novelist Mike Lemmon, reveals the true events of the campaign in Monte Cassino Italy, one of the hardest fought and bloodiest battles of WWII. The book is a gritty tale of war, romance and the rebuilding of shattered lives comes to life in a novel based on true events; a novel looking at war-time relationships and the indomitability of the human spirit.

The idea came to Mike while researching his father’s military history; he has dedicated ‘George’ in remembrance of those that lost their lives in Monte Cassino.

He said: “I began to realise that very few people actually know about the Italian campaigns during World War II. Yet so many men from all over the world were killed in those bitter conflicts.”

Shattered by what he has seen, George deserts the war-torn hillside, desperate to get away from the sight of the battle in Monte Cassino, where 55,000 men would lose their lives. Romance and tranquillity finds George in a vineyard in the green hills of Italy. Will George return to the tranquil hills of Italy and Margaretta or remain in London with Amy – his sweetheart who he had to leave behind.

Brought up in London, Mike Lemmon set up his own successful design company before moving to a small West Sussex village on the south coast.

‘George’ is out now and is available from Amazon Bookstore.

Win a copy of ‘George’ To be in with a chance of winning answer the following question: Q: Who is George’s sweetheart? a) Amy b) Jane c) Amanda Send your answer and full contact details including daytime telephone number to: George Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough RH20 9AH or email competitions@sussexlocal.net Winner will be first entry drawn after 30th June 2017. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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Young Readers’ Puzzle Page Wordsearch - Education

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Find the listed words in the grid. Words may be hidden horizontally, vertically or diagonally and in either a forwards or backwards direction.

Trace the lines connecting the circles to find out what the 2nd word is

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Maze Help the hungry mouse reach his tasty cheese! Start at the arrow on the top of the maze.

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Sudoku Place the numbers 1 – 6 once in each row, column and 3x2 bold-lined box

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Win tickets to Out of Bounds activity centre Renowned for its exciting, challenging and hugely entertaining indoor and outdoor activities and facilities, Out of Bounds, in Rustington is proud to have become one of Sussex's top adventure activity centres. It's the perfect day out for all the family! Visitors can enjoy Clip 'n Climb, Bowling, a giant four level Soft Play area, Laser Tag, Footgolf and Adventure Golf.

Once you've worked up an appetite taking part in the activities, you can relax with a cup of freshly brewed coffee while the children are playing or even take this opportunity to use the complementary Wi-Fi. They have recently added an assault course to their Soft Play area and 3 brand new climbing walls to the Clip 'n Climb arena. Be the first to try them out this Summer! The centre also frequently runs popular Open Laser Tag sessions.

Winners will receive 2 day tickets including; 1 soft play entry, 1 round of adventure golf, 1 game of bowling, 1 round of footgolf, and 1 Clip n’ Climb session.

Valid until 31/12/17, not including school half term/ Christmas holidays. For full terms and conditions please visit www.out-of-bounds.co.uk.

Win 2 day tickets to Out of Bounds To be in with a chance of winning answer the following question: Q: What has recently been added to the Soft Play area? a) Assault course b) A slide c) Ballpit Send your answer and full contact details including daytime telephone number to: Out of Bounds Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough RH20 9AH or email competitions@sussexlocal.net Winner will be first entry drawn after 31st Aug 2017. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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Local Walks - August These walks are supported by Chichester District Council, are led by volunteers and are designed to cater for all ages and abilities. No booking is required but please arrive 10 mins before the walk is due to start. Dogs are welcome unless otherwise stated but must be kept on the lead. If the weather is poor the walk be cancelled, if unsure please check, contact 01243 534589 health@chichester.gov.uk www.chichesterwellbeing.org.uk. L = Walk Leader Tues 1st 10.30am Slindon Park Lane L: Janet 1½ hours 3½ miles A walk up onto the Downs. Meet at National Trust Car Park, Park Lane, Slindon, BN18 Wed 2nd 10.30am Buriton Village L: Bruce 2 hours 4 miles Hilly walk in Lugersham Copse and Buriton Chalk Pits. Meet at Buriton Church Thurs 3rd 10.30am Iping and Chitshurst L: Jane 3 hours 6½ miles A pleasant walk with stiles. Meet outside the Hamilton Arms Stedham, GU29 0NZ Sat 5th 10.30am Burpham L: Dominic 5 hours 6 miles Burpham Rackham Banks South Downs Way to Amberley, back to Burpham via Stoke Lane All day walk - bring lunch, hilly. Meet in Burpham Village Hall Car Park Fri 11th 10.30am Chalton L: Jane 2½ hours 5 miles Open countryside and country lanes from the old village of Chalton. Some hills.

Not suitable for beginners. Meet in Chalton Village Car Park Mon 14th 10.30am Tillington L: Gerald 1½ hours 3 miles Gentle circular walk down to the River Rother through Smugglers Lane. Meet at The Horse Guards Inn, Upperton Road, Tillington, GU28 9AF Mon 14th 10.30am West Dean to Binderton L: Anne 1½ hours 3 miles Some level field work with quite steep ascent-descent. Meet at The Dean car park. Parking is available along the lane by the pub Tues 15th 10.30am Canal Walk L: Janet 1½ hour 3½ miles Return by bus, bring money for fare. Meet at Chichester Canal, Basin Road, Chichester PO19 8DT Wed 16th 10.30am Walberton to Binsted L: Dominic 1¾ hours 2¾ miles Mainly flat path. Meet at Walberton Village Hall, The Street, Walberton, Arundel, BN18 0PQ Thurs 17th 10.30am Burton Mill L: Bruce 2 hours 4½ miles Outstanding wetland and heath plus and an extra loop to Shopham Bridge. Burton Mill Fri 18th 10.30am Nutbourne and Prinsted L: Jane 2 hours 4 miles Flat walk through woodland to the harbour shoreline and back. Meet at the entrance to Maybush Copse, which is about 200yds down Cot Lane on the right hand side Mon 21st 10.30am Boatyard to Boatyard L: Anne 1 ½ hour 4 miles Flat but could be muddy. 2 stiles. Meet in Emsworth Town Square Tues 22nd 10.30am Around Duncton L: Simon 1 ½ hour 3 miles Circular walk passing through Burton Park. Meet at Willets Close on approach to Duncton School Wed 23rd 10.30am Woolbeding Landscapes L: Fiona 2½ hours 4 miles Walk enjoying our glorious heaths in bloom. Some steep gradients. Meet in Older Hill car park Thurs 24th 10am Chichester to Bosham L: Jane 2 hours 4 miles Can be muddy and uneven underfoot and does have stiles. We will be returning by bus please bring money for the fare. Chichester Cathedral Tues 29th 10.30am Singleton & Charlton L: Simon 2 hours 4 miles Passing through Sussex Wildlife’s Levin Down Nature Reserve. Two moderate climbs near the beginning of the walk. Meet outside the primary school at Singleton Wed 30th 10.30am Black Rabbit L: Dominic 2 hours 4 miles Easy, flat riverside walk, no stiles. Meet at Mill Road car park by river in town centre Thurs 31st 10.30am Springhead Hill L: Peter 2 hours 4½ miles Hilly downland walk with stunning views all around. Meet in car Park at Springhead Hill Map

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In Your Garden Monthly gardening ideas and tasks by Andrew Staib, Principle Designer of Glorious Gardens Designing your “Potager� Garden

from a hard surface to keep mowing and strimming away from the area. Also the paths increase the sense of formality and clean lines. They can be gravel which makes that delicious sound under foot, paving or even membrane and bark.

You can use archways to create an entrance to the area which gives the experience a note of specialness - like walking through a magic door into a fertile and dreamlike world of edibles and splashes of colour.

Form as well as function You can transform your vegetable area this Summer by thinking of the concept of the Potage Garden. This style is a combination of the English cottage garden where both edible and non-edibles co-exist with the French love of geometry and romantic flair.

The Potager garden had its zenith in 17th Century France where vegetable gardens became more formal and introduced a stronger aesthetic of formal paths, geometric shapes and the choosing of plants for their colour and form, not just their everyday edible function. Herbs rubbed shoulders with Roses, Tomatoes with Marigolds. The word 'Potager' simply means vegetable or kitchen garden.

The essence of the Potager is that your vegetable area becomes a beautiful structure in itself and walking into the area becomes an experience of both funcundity and order, of simplicity and abundance.

How to design your Potage Garden First of all, decide on a geometric structure. This can be a wagon wheel shaped collection of beds, a succession of rows of raised beds, a series of squares set into a pattern, or any geometric shape you can think of - the more rhythmic the shapes the better.

Keep the area quite simple as the plants will give all the movement and shapes you will need for a dynamic look. The important thing is that you follow some of the basic principles.

Normally the beds are raised for ease of access as well as giving the area crisper edges and more three dimensionality of space. The edges of the beds can be box hedging, Corten steel, sleepers, or gravel boards lined on the outside with willow screening.

Paths are quite narrow allowing easy access to the plants from all sides and the paths need to be made

A greenhouse with attached cold frames can become the centre of the area. You can spend a bit more and get a beautifully made one, say with a brick wall base of 80cm and even a wooden frame. It will last a life time and every time you look, it will give you enormous pleasure (rather than a cheap glass and plastic one). The garden can expand from this hub with a series of geometrically arranged raised beds, straight shingled paths and a host of colourful vegetables and flowers. It can become an alter for your worship of abundant and beautiful nature!

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Edges are important. In the beds themselves or along the edges of the paths you can grow Lavender, Calendula and Catmint. Camomile can be grown between the pavers which when you can gently tread upon to release their scent.

Color is vital and you don’t need just flowers to produce this. Choose unusual vegetables like red stalked Ruby Chard, Barecole Redbar and Lettace Lolla Rossa with their red and green ‘oak’ leaf. Purple Ruffles Basil and the deep dark green of crinkly kale (which my wife cooks with olive oil, salt and Parmesan cheese in the oven). Normal crinkles, Parsely is great in rows and can even outlast a cold winter if sheltered.

Other wonderful plants are Amaranthus caudates, Lablab purprens and Borage plus you can throw in some traditional cottage plants that can dot the area with colour like Poppies and Cornflowers.

CHICHESTER LOCAL Fruit can and should be incorporated into the scheme, with raised beds of Strawberries (whose beds can also serve as a launch pad for Tulips in mid spring), Apples and Pears can be espaliered along the path and larger Apple trees and dwarf Cherry and Peach trees can be planted along back walls or along sheds. Raspberries, Gooseberries and Blackberry cultivars can be planted so they weave into the tapestry of vegetable and ornamental planting.

You can also create a garden within a garden by making a ‘Witch’s Garden’ which is a bed or series of beds just for herbs. I’ll give a list of herbs here as some of them you might not have tried. Lemon verbena, Chamomile, Hibiscus, Bergamont, Dill, Aloe, Rue, Angelica, Catnip as well as all the tried and tested ones. Herbs like purple Sage and Chives can be grown as you would ornamentals, for their foliage and shapes You can compliment these structures by adding a formal hedge or topiary which contrasts with the wildness of some of the larger unruly vegetables like beans and tomatoes. They will look slightly surreal growing right out from the middle of a bed of carrots and potatoes and will keep your garden looking good in Winter!

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Keep spreading plants like mint in a pot (pots are great to give a bit of ‘weight’ to the area as well as introduce round shapes if you have gone for long, rectangular beds). Make sure the area is in as much full sun as possible, with wind breaks where needed and before you commit to the design draw it out on paper and go into your house and imagine what it will look like from different windows. Whenever I do any design I go to the different view points within the house.

So go for mixing up your garden and see what happens. It is the ultimate multi culture, where herbs and flowers for cutting, fat pumpkins, delicate chives and luxurious Roses on pyramids all weave together and yet are separated by simple geometric lines - a combination of abundance and order which can become a metaphor for your life itself!

Places to visit - Chiltern Lodge This is your very last chance this year to see an exquisite garden developed by Lady Collum for over 40 years, it features a series of interlocking rooms, each one with a different purpose and feel. In Fletching East Sussex, the garden is lovingly tended with an eye for detail and simple colour palettes. It is open to the public just a few days of the year so put 31st July in your diary now.

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What to do in August  Obviously keep up the watering in sustained hot weather  Top up the mulch to retain moisture and keep weeds down (don’t forget they kept on growing until Christmas last year!)  Keep pinching out your tomatoes and sowing new rills of lettuce, radishes and spinach  Time to prune the bigger shrubs that have just finished flowering like Wygelia, Philadelpus, and Sprirea - cut out the old flowering wood back to new growth that next year’s flowers will bloom from  Mow your lawn on a higher setting now to keep moisture in the grass to help mitigate against all the summer browning in dry spells  Apply a nitrogen feed if Red Thread fungus is taking over your lawn

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Sussex Snippets You could win prizes this summer by entering Experience West Sussex’s photo competition - running until Saturday 9 September - prizes include an awardwinning meal at The Cat Inn near East Grinstead and Chichester Festival Theatre tickets for a trilogy of Alan Ayckbourn plays. To enter, take a great photo of West Sussex using one of the following themes to inspire you: ‘New Experiences,’ Unique and exciting experiences to enjoy in West Sussex; ‘Back to Nature,’ Fun and affordable family outdoor activities to reconnect or ‘Cultural Encounters,’ Cultural experiences throughout West Sussex, then tag the Experience West Sussex account on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and use the hashtag #MyWestSussex, or email your photo to campaign@westsussex.gov.uk The new West Sussex Care Guide is back and packed full of useful information and advice for residents who are in need of advice or help about care in West Sussex. The guide covers domiciliary care services and care homes which are registered with the Care Quality Commission, day care services, extra-care housing schemes and much more, and is available as a printed book that can be found in your local library Contact: 01243 642121 Haven’s Sussex holiday parks - Church Farm Holiday

CHICHESTER LOCAL Village and Combe Haven Holiday Park - have raised £2,355 for the Marine Conservation Society, through the sales of five pence carrier bags. Haven has been working in partnership with the Marine Conservation Society since 2016 to help protect the shores and marine wildlife in the UK and contributed a donation of £45,000 from the sales of carrier bags across Haven’s 31 coastal holiday parks in England and Scotland.

WSCC has just launched a brand new digital archive recording the voices of military veterans from West Sussex, including stories from the First and Second World Wars, plus more recent conflicts. The interviews are available to anyone online, or listen to the full interviews using a computer in your local library or the West Sussex Record Office, and include descriptions of training, fellow servicemen, front line action, how service affected individuals and female veterans such as nurses and a Bletchley Park code-breaker. www.arena.westsussex.gov.uk/web/arena/ localstudies Independent charity Action in Rural Sussex (AirS) has secured National Lottery funding from the Big Lottery Fund to build its rural community support services, working in partnership with Rother Voluntary Action to provide essential advice and practical guidance for communities and volunteers in rural Lewes, Wealden and Rother districts. The Sussex Village Action Plus project will officially begin in October and will aim to sustain a far-reaching support network of community volunteers, as well as helping to revitalise some existing organisations and tackle access to service issues in some of the remoter parts of the county. Contact: www.ruralsussex.org.uk or Twitter: @ruralsussex Sussex Wildlife Trust is leading fun-packed outdoor activity days for children across the county throughout the summer holidays - from bug-hunting, survival skills, camouflage games, rock-pooling, to arts and crafts from natural materials; there is something for everybody. From learning how to light a fire and forage for food, to dipping a net into the pond to explore the weird and wonderful creatures of the underwater world, or sweep-net the grassy meadow for interesting insects. Contact number: 01273 497561 www.sussexwildlfietrust.org.uk WSCC states that on average a fifth of the County’s household rubbish bins are filled with recycling, that’s 32,000 tonnes of recycling going into the wrong bin, at a huge cost to the council. Now WSCC has launched a new video explaining what can be recycled and asking householders to help the council save the £3 million a year that it doesn’t need to be spending. www.thinkbeforeyouthrow.co.ukwww.wastepreventio nwestsussex.co.uk/i-want-to-recycle-more

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MP makes Maiden Speech

Pets of the Month

Gillian Keegan, the new Member of Parliament for Chichester, made her Maiden Speech in the House of Commons recently.

“I’m very lucky to represent Chichester,” commented Gillian Keegan as she made her first speech in the House of Commons three weeks to (c) gilliankeegan.com the day after successfully winning her seat. She made reference to her predecessor Andrew Tyrie for his work with the Treasury Select Committee and the A&E facility at St Richard’s Hospital.

Gillian also identified the challenges that face Chichester including the pressures on housing and local infrastructure, and notably the A27. She promised to “work with the Councils and community groups to get the best solution to this long standing local issue.”

In her speech, Gillian made reference to her background in Liverpool and the opportunities she has had as a result of her apprenticeship. Gillian made the claim for further technical education and the change in the economy and job prospects as a result of the digital revolution since young people need more digital skills. gillian.keegan.mp@parliament.uk

Brie de Meaux and Brie de Melun are an odd pairing.

Both are three years old, but Brie de Meaux is a female black rabbit and Brie de Melun is a tri-colour male guinea pig. They have been living together all their lives, get along really well and are best of friends. They arrived in at the Cat and Rabbit Rescue Centre (CRRC) in January of this year and, it may be the unusual pairing, but no one has offered them a home yet. They are both very friendly and enjoy being handled. Brie de Melun is always running around his pen shouting for food. If you think you can offer the pair a new home, please contact CRRC. The next viewing day is on Saturday, 26th August from 12noon-2pm.

Viewing days are nonappointment days, otherwise the Centre rehome seven days a week by appointment only.

The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre, Holborow Lodge, Chalder Lane, Sidlesham, PO20 7RJ 01243 641409 info@crrc.co.ukwww.crrc.co.uk www.facebook.com/catandrabbitrescuecentre

St Wilfrid’s Hospice Update St Wilfrid's Dreambuilding Project in Bosham is progressing well, with a tremendous 81.3 percent of the total £15.58million target achieved for building a new ‘state of the art’ Hospice. The Dreambuilding Team is asking for support to raise the remaining funds: why not run your own Dream event to help them fundraise? For example, why not gather friends and family for a Dream Dinner: simply ask your guests to make a donation. Ask for sponsorship for a personal Dream Challenge.

St Wilfrid’s will offer support with anything needed to promote your activity. 01243 775302 dbfundraising@stwh.co.uk www.dreambuilding.org.uk

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‘Sea Sussex’ Talk

Dr Frank Gray will present a portrait of maritime Sussex with archive films of the Sussex coastline, drawn from the collection of Screen Archive South East.

Included will be the launching of the Selsey and Shoreham lifeboats, ‘swallows and amazon’ style sailing in Itchenor in the 1930s and, in glorious colour, Sunday School outings to Littlehampton in 1949.

The talk will take place at West Sussex Record Office, 3 Orchard Street, Chichester PO19 1DD on Tuesday 26 September, 7.00pm. Limited tickets at £8, are available in advance. 01243 753602 www.westsussex.gov.uk

“Talk With Us”

North Chichester County Local Committee has recently set up a ‘North Chichester - Talk with Us' Facebook page and are hoping that local people, organisations and businesses will 'like' the page and, if appropriate, share the news and posts with their followers.

The page is managed by West Sussex County Council and its purpose is to help inform local residents in the North Chichester area and the surrounding parishes of what’s happening in the region and how they can get involved in the County Council's activities. It's a great way for people to talk to the Council about local issues and to get in touch with their local County Councillors. There will be information posted on local and countywide issues including projects, grants,

CHICHESTER LOCAL funding, consultations, events and meetings that may be of interest to the local community. www.facebook.com/northchichestertalkwithus

Activity Group Seeks Members

Two Chichester based, notfor-profit groups offering older people and those who are less mobile an opportunity to get out and meet people and enjoy activities are welcoming new members. The Sunday Club is a Social Club for older people and offers a varied programme of events, including refreshments. The club meets once a month, usually on the second Sunday in the month from 2.30pm – 4.15pm in the Judith Adams Centre next to Joys Croft, in St Pancras. Whilst a group encouraging people to “Keep Mobile – Keep Active –Enjoy Life” offers group session for the less mobile. Seated exercises and standing activities, such as dance and Tai Chi, encourage participants to maintain mobility, balance and confidence. The group meets on Wednesday mornings, from 10.30am to 12noon, at the Newell Centre, Chichester and on Friday mornings, from 10.45am – 12.15p.m, at The Parish Centre, Albert Road, Bognor. Where needed, transport may be provided by Contact 88. The cost is £2.00 per week and use of the transport is 50p.

01243 784532 or 07855 232 852

The Importance of Regular Reviews

By Richard Cohen FPFS ACII MCSI Chartered Financial Planner Often, a client will contact me with a specific question; what is the most tax efficient way to invest my capital? Will my assets be protected if I die? What would the tax implications be if I draw a lump sum from my pension? Sometimes these questions are prompted by a change in legislation but most frequently they will arise from a change in the client’s circumstances. This could be as simple as a pay rise or something more significant such as getting married, having a child, being made redundant or receiving an inheritance.

These events, as well as many others, will often require amendments to your financial planning. Some of these will be obvious but others may be overlooked. For example, did you review your life insurance last time you made amendments to your mortgage? Have you reviewed your old pensions since leaving a previous job?

In most cases an overall review will highlight that there are adjustments that need to be made to realign a client’s financial plans with their objectives.

This reinforces that one of the most important factors in financial planning is to regularly review a client’s

situation, alongside their objectives.

Without regular reviews it is very easy for their finances to become detached from their objectives and therefore not serve the purpose they were originally set up for.

One type of investment which tends to get overlooked more than others, is pensions. Many people feel that as long as they have a pension and are making monthly payments into it, then that is enough. However, regularly reviewing your pension can make a vast difference to your living standards in retirement.

Increasing contributions, improving investment growth or making savings on charges, can all make a noticeable difference in retirement.

By carrying out a review you will either establish what needs to be done to get your financial plans back on track or will confirm that no changes are required at that time. Either way this will give you peace of mind that you will be on course to meet your financial goals.

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

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Frozen Chocolate Bananas Frozen bananas are unbelievably good, and healthy, until you add this naughty chocolate coating! neatly. Dip each of Ingredients - serves 4 - 8 the bananas, or  4 firm but ripe small bananas  175g of milk or dark chocolate, or a mix  6 tbsp of double cream  4 tbsp of orange juice

Method: 1. Freeze the bananas in their skins for two hours or more. Melt the chocolate in a small pan with the cream and orange juice, stirring occasionally until melted and smooth. Pour into a cold bowl and leave until just beginning to thicken and cooled.

(Don’t let it get too cold or it will not coat easily).

2. When the sauce is cool but not setting take the bananas out of the freezer and remove their skins

half of a banana, into the chocolate to coat thoroughly, then remove it using one or two long wooden skewers, or forks.

3. Let any excess chocolate drip off into the bowl and then place bananas on greaseproof paper briefly until the set. Return to the freezer until ready to serve on sticks cut into two or three pieces.

These do not keep well and need to be eaten the day they’re made!

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RISE...Freedom from Abuse

Brighton & Hove police respond to over 4,000 domestic abuse calls a year. Lynn Smith meets RISE workers and survivors RISE is an independent, registered charity that provides help for those affected by domestic abuse, working with survivors to help them rebuild safer lives. RISE is a lead partner in the Portal service, a ‘one-stop shop’ for survivors of domestic or sexual abuse or violence in Brighton & Hove and across Sussex.

Starting life as the Women’s Refuge Project back in 1994, RISE rebranded in 2008 to better reflect the wide range of work the charity encompasses – the acronym stands for Refuge, Information, Support and Education. New services include a Therapy, Trauma and Wellbeing Service to the Ask Me, a pilot scheme with trained Community Ambassadors.

Naomi Bos, Communications Officer, Fundraising, for RISE tells me, “Our vision is ‘Freedom from abuse and violence’ and our values are Respect, Independence, Safety and Equality … You are not alone, we understand and we believe you.”

Nikki, a survivor of abuse, tells of the effects of continuing abuse: “I have been all my life suffering trauma and domestic abuse physically, sexually and

emotionally … it brought me to my knees in total distress stripping me of every part of my mental, physical emotional wellbeing I was left drained with nothing left inside of me. Nikki found the initial face-toface contact with staff from Rise, “unbelievably scary,” but that “they were warm welcoming and made me feel safe and listened to, I felt they respected me as an individual who was worth something. The staff at RISE are highly trained and made me feel safe and protected. ”Working with a support worker as well as Peer Support Groups and a RISE Recovery Group, Nikki discovered art therapy, which she describes as an “amazing part of her recovery,” helping her to “focus and express myself and my emotions.” Although Nikki describes herself as still fighting battles every day, she is, “… no longer isolated and can reach out to RISE in low times for support and encouragement.“

RISE states that every day more than ten incidents of domestic abuse are reported and Brighton & Hove Police respond to over 4,000 calls a year. Despite

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CHICHESTER LOCAL volunteers in differing roles, for instance as Helpline volunteers trained to help the Access Team handle the volume of referrals. Staff work not only in the offices but also out in the community. Naomi gives examples of this latter work: “We have a member of staff working at Sussex County Hospital working with the A&E, Maternity and Sexual Health Teams. There is also a member of staff based at Brighton Police Station. We also have regular drop-in surgeries at Hove Town Hall.”

these shocking figures, domestic abuse is still largely a hidden crime. Research suggests that just twenty percent of incidents are reported – and that, for a number of reasons, those who have experienced abuse from a partner or ex-partner will often try to keep it from families, friends, or authorities. Victims may feel ashamed or blame themselves, or they may love their partner and not want them to be criticised or punished, or they may be frightened of possible repercussions if they do tell someone and their partner finds out.

Domestic abuse has the highest rate of repeat victimisation of any crime, on average a woman will be attacked 35 times before reporting it to the police and every week in the UK two women are murdered by a partner or ex-partner - the single largest cause of female homicide. However, not all victims of domestic abuse are female; of the 3,270 individuals supported by the charity in 2016-17, six percent were male and two percent were transgender. Known for breaking new ground, RISE also has a specialist Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGB&T) service for survivors of domestic abuse - the first in England.

Services offered by RISE include practical help – from direct advice to refuge space – to those in urgent need. The charity also works in schools to teach children about healthy relationships to prevent the next generation from repeating the pattern.

RISE has 65 staff, many part-time and supported by

Naomi goes onto say, “We are blessed with our volunteers – from Solicitor’s giving pro bono advice to those who help on the water station at the Brighton Half (more of which later). We have trained Helpline volunteers, a collecting box volunteer and volunteers who offer free childcare to women when they have appointments.”

In 2016-17 RISE Volunteers donated 3,899 hours – equivalent to two full time workers, and the charity is, Naomi says, always looking for volunteers in many different capacities. “For example we are currently looking for volunteer survivors to help with a research project.”

She also acknowledges the “amazing” support given by local people. “We wouldn’t be able to function without the support of local people, organisations and businesses. People recognise that domestic abuse is everybody’s business and tackling it benefits us all. “ Sadly, the demand for RISEs services is high and the charity finds that referrals are increasing - 2016-17 saw a 36 percent increase in demand. Trying to do more with the same funding provides the charity with huge challenges. Which is why, as Naomi points out, fundraising is so vital.

RISE is funded in a number of ways. Through the local authorities, trusts and grants such as Children in Need and the Big Lottery and through their own fundraising efforts. The latter take a number of forms – from the recent Funny Women event, in July, to the Race the Horse half-marathon taking place in September. RISE is also an official local charity for the Brighton Half Marathon and also a Brighton & Hove Mayor’s Charity this year.

through the door However, the charity’s “annual signature event” is the 8K Undercliff Run for Women. Founded in 2007, the run takes a flat, scenic route along the Undercliff Walk from Saltdean towards Brighton and back. This year the charity invites supporters to join them to celebrate its tenth birthday.

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Donations and sponsorship raised by the event will be used to provide practical solutions, shelter and support for local families affected by domestic abuse.

The impact of RISEs services is best described by feedback from a RISE Service User: “RISE have changed my life and I really encourage anyone reading this who is worried or feeling unsafe, or just confused and unsure, to call them.”

Contacts: RISE, PO Box 889, Brighton BN2 1GH Freephone: 0300 323 9985 www.riseuk.rg.uk RISE Helpline: 01273 622822 National 24 hour Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 8K Undercliff Run: Tel: 01273 622 828 ext 231 Email: fundraising@riseuk.org.uk The Portal: Tel: 0300 323 9985 www.theportal.org.uk

The run takes place on Sunday 8th October and Naomi says, “there will be lots of first time runners, and those who run every year for the camaraderie and fun.” For those who may not want to run the full eight kilometres, there is also a relay with four runners doing two kilometres each. New for 2017 only, is a special one kilometre run for girls turning ten during the year. Registration is open now, and details of the four entry levels, and entry fees, for the race can be found on RISE’s website, along with details how to register.

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Long Term Care Planning

By Mark Lloyd, Senior IFA, Investment Solutions, Worthing Following on from arguably one of Mrs May’s most divisive election mandates the ‘Dementia Tax’ it is worthwhile understanding what long term care is and how it is currently assessed and funded for those of us living in Sussex.

What is long term care?

Is the provision of personal and nursing care for people who are unable to look after themselves without some form of help for the foreseeable future. It applies to chronic conditions that are only likely to get worse. Long term care may be provided in your own home or in residential or a nursing care home.

So what does the government provide?

In April 1993 The Community Care Act came into force in the UK. It removed responsibility for assessing needs and paying for care from the Department of Social Security to local authorities with limited and varied budgets. Therefore the amount of support provided will depend on where you live as well as your personal circumstances.

 Maximise Savings -

It is important to maximise income from existing investments and to ensure that these are held tax efficiently where possible.

Most pensioners’ do not have sufficient pension income to cover their full care home fees and will need to rely on their capital to produce income to meet care home fee shortfalls.

Need advice?

At Investment Solutions, we are an Award-winning Chartered Firm of Independent Financial Advisors.

Contact 01903 214640 or see www.investmentsolutions.co.uk. The information in this Article does not constitute advice. Please remember that past performance is not necessarily a guide to future returns. The value of units and the income from them may fall as well as rise. Investors may not get back the amount originally invested.

Local authorities’ social services departments means test individuals in order to determine whether financial assistance will be granted. The rules are quite complicated but broadly if you have assets over £23,250 (not including your main property) you will not receive any assistance towards care home fees.

Once assets fall below this level, the local authority will pay part or all of the fees. This means test will also take the main residence (home) into consideration after 3 months. Interestingly this is worse than the proposal that Mrs May presented, unless you choose to have your care funded at home.

Methods of Private Funding:

 Immediate Care Annuity - Long Term Care insurance pays a tax free income for life to the patients care provider in exchange for a lump sum payment.

The annuity can be capital protected in the event of death in the short term. These can often be used in conjunction with the patients other income such as pensions and investments in order to plug shortfall in the income and thereby help to protect as much capital for benefices as well as ensuring certainty of tenure for the patient. In addition they can also be a useful measure of anticipated life expectancy.

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Fire

By Chris Ennis FRICS

The tragic events at Grenfell House have highlighted the dangers of fire.

During 2015 200 lives were lost, and it is estimated that 35 fatalities occur every year due to non-functioning smoke alarms.

Every home should have a smoke alarm and ideally, each level of accommodation should be protected. It still surprises me to see how many householders do not bother with alarms at all, or do not replace batteries. If funds permit, the alarms should be hard-wired to the mains electricity supply, and all alarms should be regularly maintained, and tested on a monthly basis.

If fire is seen or suspected, ring 999 and provide address and postcode. See that the property is vacated and give assistance to young, elderly and infirm. Do not try to fight anything but the smallest fire. Close all doors and windows. If windows are locked for security reasons – ensure that keys, or a means of breaking the glass, are available. If for any reason, escape is not possible, lay towels – preferably wet – at the base of the exit door and, since smoke rises, gets low into the room.

There are many causes of fire. Faulty electrical installations are very common. Electric wiring should be checked every five years, or upon every change of ownership. Any alterations to an electrical circuit should be made by a qualified electrician and noted under Part

P of the Building Regulations. I frequently see amateur alterations, naked cables and still, very occasionally these days, the pre-war lead and fabric-covered cables.

Candles should be used with care and never near inflammable material. Smokers can present special hazards. Cooking with a chip pan is potentially very dangerous, there should be a smoke blanket in the room and the pan should always be attended. Gas appliances should be regularly serviced by a ‘GasSafe’ engineer, and landlords should ensure that appliances in their properties are serviced annually, or they risk a fine of up to £5,000. In flats, managing agents should ensure that all alarm systems are regularly serviced, under contract. Escape corridors should be kept free of obstruction. It is common to see bicycles and pushchairs in the common ways.

Frequently, self-closing devices are fitted to doors and I often see these propped open. Some doors are specially constructed to slow combustion, and others may be fitted with ‘intumescent’ strips that resist the spread of fire.

There are three principal types of fire extinguisher (carbon dioxide, water and foam) and householders should take the advice of an expert to determine which is appropriate. I can only urge all readers to look carefully at their home to minimise the likelihood of danger from fire. The local fire brigade are normally be prepared to make a free inspection.

Chris Ennis FRICS is a Chartered Surveyor Tel: 01903 261217 email: surveyor1@talktalk.net

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