Sussex Local - Findon - August 2017

August 2017

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Findon - High Salvington - Salvington - Clapham - Patching

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RISE CHARITY PROFILE Freedom from domestic abuse

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Tickets to see Madam Butterfly Tickets to see King Arthur

LOCAL NEWS

Charity & Community Findon Valley Residents’ Association

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LOCAL HISTORY About our author

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What’s On, Local Walks, Recipe, Prize Crossword, Local Clubs, Gardening, Local Charities, Local Business Directory

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August 2017 Cover Photo Ponies at Cissbury Ring

by Sophie King

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 26 who are really making a difference with their work helping women across Sussex.

This month you can win tickets to the Russian State Opera performance of ‘Madama Butterfly’, see page 17.

Experience this most moving opera with an orchestra of over 30 musicians. You can also win tickets to Michael Morpurgo’s ‘King Arthur’ a fast-moving show of adventure, physical theatre, puppetry and outstanding storytelling. See page 50.

Our local history article this month, kindly supplied by Valerie Martin, is a bit different from usual. Find out about the historian behind the history and her life and times in Findon, see page 48.

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 36.

As usual we have local walks p18 and our regular prize crossword p30 and young readers’ puzzle page p40.

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.

The views and opinions of contributors are not necessarily those of the publisher.

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A great place to eat, drink & stay Bank Holiday Sunday Live Music

On Sunday 27th August, live music from Johnny Cash Tribute ‘The Smiley’s’ from 8:30pm

Pizza Tuesdays

Now serving home made pizza from our new wood-fired Pizza oven!

Wednesday Night is Thai Night £14.95 per person

Fizz Thursdays!

£5 off a large bottle of Prosseco when ordering two main meals, evenings only

Great Sunday Roasts from £8.95 12-6.45pm Booking essential

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Gallops Farm, Findon Do you have relatives or friends coming to visit who want their own space?

Beautiful self catering holiday accommodation with stunning views across the downs

www.gallopsfarmholidaycottages.co.uk Emma: 01903 297 090 / 07717 750 870

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Win tickets to ‘Madama Butterfly’ Tuesday 12th September, The Hawth, Crawley The highly acclaimed Russian State Opera returns with a stunning new opera, Madama Butterfly, featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a large live orchestra with over 30 musicians. With music by Giacomo Puccin, and sang in Italian with English subtitles.

and defiance of her family leads to heartbreak and tragedy.

The premiere of this exquisite production, with its beautiful set and costumes, intensifies the emotion in an already heartbreaking opera..

Tickets and info at: www.amande-concerts.co.uk

Win tickets to Madama Butterfly Heartbreak and tragedy on the beautiful set No opera can match the tragedy and sorrow of Puccini's Madama Butterfly.

Set in Japan at the turn of the century, Madama Butterfly is among the most colourful and exotic of all operas, and from its theme of noble self-sacrifice spring melodies that grip your heart. It tells the story of a doomed love affair between an American naval officer and his young Japanese bride, whose self-sacrifice

To be in with a chance of winning answer the following question: Q: Which language is the opera sang in? a) Italian b) Spanish c) French Send your answer and full contact details including daytime telephone number to: Tosca Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough RH20 9AH or email competitions@sussexlocal.net Winner will be first entry drawn after 30th Aug 2017. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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Local Walks - August All walks are led by friendly, trained volunteers - please do check with the organisers for full details and for any last minute changes. Health walks are 30 – 90 minutes, supported by Walking for Health & Horsham District Council. Level 2 & Level 3 are more challenging, for fitter walkers, supported by Horsham District Council Tue 1 11:00am Health Centre, Steyning 2 miles 75 mins Health Meet at Steyning Health Centre, Tanyard Lane, BN44 3RJ (TQ176113) Ann 01903 297553 Wed 2 7:00pm Ron’s Evening Walks 5-7 miles 2 hrs 20 mins Level 3 For experienced walkers over difficult terrain. Bring good torch Ron 07933 106663 Mon 7 10:00am Coldwaltham 5 miles 2 hrs Level 2 Meet at the Labouring Man pub car park in Coldwaltham Village Irene 01403 783637 Fri 11 10:00am Parkminster/Cowfold 6.5 miles 3 hrs Level 3 Meet at Chalet cafe car park (RH13 8DU or TQ 208 211) Peter 07923 466366 Sat 12 9:00am Wiston/Steyning Dog Walk 2 miles 1 hr 15 mins Level 2 Meet at Steyning Cricket Pavilion, BN44 3LE. Walk for dog owners Ann 01903 297553 Sun 13 10:00am Harrow Hill 6.5 miles 3 hrs Level 3 Meet at Kithurst Hill car park (TQ070124) Mick 01903 745971 Tue 15 10:00am Leechpool & Owlbeech Woods 3 miles 90 mins Health Meet at Leechpool Wood car park, Harwood Road, Horsham (TQ194313) Emmy 01403 255517 Fri 18 10.00am Barns Green 7 miles 3 hrs Level 2 Meet in car park, Muntham Drive, past the Village Hall, RH13 0PT David 01483 279713 Fri 18 11:00am Southwater 2.6 miles 30 or 75 mins Health Meet in car park of the Country Park, (off Cripplegate Lane, RH13 7UN) Jill 07780 701184 Sat 19 10:00am Crawley Old Town 6 miles 2 hrs 20 mins Level 3 Meet at Goffs Park car park (TQ 262 362) Brenda 07847 022288 Mon 21 10:00am Leith Hill to Wotton waterfall 5.5 miles 2 hrs 15 mins Level 3 Meet at Starveall Corner car park on the Leith Hill to Abinger Common road (TQ131432) Includes the mill pond at Friday Street and waterfall in the Wotton Estate Graham 01403 733677 Fri 25 10:00am The Mens 5 miles 2 hrs 30 mins Level 2 Meet in the Sussex Wildlife Trust car park (TQ023237). This walk combines ancient woodland and open countryside. There are several slopes and stiles Margaret 01403 262311 Sun 26 8:30am North Stoke 7.4 miles 3 hrs Level 3 Meet in Kithurst Hill car park (TQ070124) Mick 01903 745971 Sat 26 2:00pm Parham Glider Field 3.6 miles 1 hr 45 mins Level 2 Meet at Glebe Surgery car park, Monastery Lane, Storrington, RH20 4LR. This walk explores the country paths to Parham Glider Field. A flat and easy route Mick 01903 745971 Thu 31 10:00am Warninglid - Crabtree Lakes 5.8 miles 2 hrs 45 mins Level 3 Meet in the pub car park at the Warninglid cross roads (RH17 5TR, TQ250260). A circular walk through woods and farmland past lakes and Furnace Ponds Geoff 01403 258180

Arun Adur Ramblers – www.arun-adur-ramblers.org.uk Wed 2 10:00 Wiggonholt Meet at Overflow Carpark, RSPB Visitor Centre, Wiggonholt Sun 6 10:30 Duncton Meet at The Cricketers PH, Duncton Sat 12 10:30 Washington Meet at Frankland Arms, Washington Sun 13 10:30 Firle Meet at Firles Visitor Carpark Sat 19 10:30 Angmering Meet in car park at end of Angmering High Street Sun 20 10:30 Chidham Meet at car park near Chidmere Pond, Chidham Mon 28 10:30 Pulborough Meet at Pulborough railway station car park

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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

SUSSEX 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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Sussex Bike Hire Scheme

A pioneering new cycle scheme has launched in Worthing with the aim of encouraging visitors to tell friends and family “Wish You Were Here”. The resort is following in the footsteps of cities like London, Paris and San Francisco in becoming the first place in Sussex to launch a bike hire scheme. From the end of June, locals and visitors have been able to hire one of a number of distinctive orange cycles to get out and about and discover the seaside town.

Ahead of the launch, dignitaries joined operators and a number of locals to use the bikes to recreate one of the most iconic images ever shot on Worthing seafront - as a group of girls in vintage dresses posed like Emily Lloyd in the 1980s British film Wish You Were Here.

Customer Support number 0044 808 178 5353 support@donkey.bike or www.donkey.bike

SUSSEX LOCAL Worthing: “Right Now” Right Now. That is the dramatic slogan revealed within Worthing seafront’s striking new art installation. The Grafton car park installation is thought to be the UK’s largest ever outdoor artwork.

And the message is clear Worthing is Right Now. The slogan is an anagram of the town name and the team behind the scheme wanted to send out a message that Worthing is moving forward. Backed by Worthing Borough Council the ambitious project is the brainchild of local firm ECE Architecture and award-winning agency Creative Forager, who were behind two previous groundbreaking works of art on Worthing beach that earned rave reviews – 2015’s Mirrored Beach Hut and last years Doorways.

Right Now has been earning similar plaudits from passers-by and posters on social media. The lettering is not immediately apparent but can be glimpsed through the brightly colour picture postcard colours used to reflect traditional seaside items such as deckchairs, sticks of rock and buckets and spades.

Right Now cost £14,000, jointly funded by the borough council and ECE, and is currently planned to be in situ until the end of September.

Public urged to support Highdown The public is being urged to show support for Highdown Gardens as a “jewel in the crown” of Worthing’s cultural offer. Worthing Borough Council is embarking on a major bid to secure the future of the worldfamous gardens by applying for a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant of more than £900,000. And the council’s executive member for the environment, Cllr Diane Guest, has urged the public to get behind the bid. She made the call as the nationally important gardens, nestling high above the town, mark 50 years in public ownership. The gardens, on Highdown Hill are owned and run by the council, which keeps them free for visitors and has launched Highdown50 to publicise the importance of the place in local and national history.

The gardens are also of worldwide scientific importance and have been designated a National Plant Collection. A HLF bid last year was narrowly unsuccessful but the fund has encouraged the council to bid again on the strength of the project. Members of the public are being asked to answer a special questionnaire on the Highdown website which will be used in framing the bid. www.highdowngardens.co.uk

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Charity Appoints New CEO

Worthing’s Queen Alexandra Hospital Home (QAHH), has announced the appointment of Andrew Neaves as Chief Executive. Andrew succeeds John Paxman who retired in July, after seventeen years with the military charity. Andrew has served a full career in the military, his last post was as the Assistant Director of Defence Rehabilitation at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre, Headley Court. This role involved the strategic planning for the delivery of rehabilitation across the United Kingdom, overseas bases, and for both military and humanitarian operations. He has most recently been working with the Football Association as the sole physiotherapist to the England Men’s Under 19 football squad.

Andrew joins QAHH at an exciting time in the charity’s long history as it is currently undertaking a building project to create more rooms to be able to care for more veterans. He will also oversee the charity’s special events and initiatives in 2019 as QAHH celebrates 100 years of caring for physically disabled exServicemen and women and their families.

The Queen Alexandra Hospital Home., Boundary Road, Worthing BN11 4LJ. 01903 218444, fundraising@qahh.org.uk www.qahh.org.uk

Worthing Museum’s Summer Dress Forget Paris, London or New York - eco-minded fashionistas have only one destination on their minds this

SUSSEX LOCAL summer, as Worthing displays a unique piece of horticulturally themed haute couture.

As the days get longer, the Summer Dress in the garden of the town’s Museum & Art Gallery in Chapel Road will gradually start to blossom - thanks to ecominded members of the public who are creating colourful flowers from things they would throw away.

The unique and completely ‘green’ dress features as part of the wider Worthing Museum and Art Gallery’s costume trail, which is a changing series of displays hosted in showcases at local businesses across the town.

As part of a bid to encourage people to get crafty with their waste, staff at the Worthing Borough Council venue are calling for people to let their imagination blossom and create flowers from things they would throw away. The colourful additions will then be attached to the dress before being put on display all summer flowers for the dress can be donated via the museum front desk. The lifesize summer dress, which has been created by local artist and museum education officer Anna Twinam-Cauchi, will be on display until autumn. www.worthingmuseum.co.uk

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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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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“Why Not Have A Fresh Look Kitchen Makeover?”

Do I have to re-tile, do my flooring or change my worktops and appliances?

Having a new kitchen installed is often a big hassle that takes weeks to achieve. It is often costly, and you sometimes have to make sacrifices or cutbacks because the budget you have does not stretch to what you want.

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As kitchen cupboards are often in great condition, we can fit made to measure doors manufactured and built here in the UK. We can also reface your units, or panel them so they match the colour of the door you have chosen. We can also replace the kick boards, lighting pelmet and cornice to the same colour too and because our kitchens are fitted

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For your free no obligation quotation, please David or Tony at Fresh Look Kitchen Makeovers on 01903 443333 or email info@freshlookkitchenmakeovers.co.uk

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SUSSEX LOCAL 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. “

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 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.”

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

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.

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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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32 Motoring

Selling your car privately? Watch out!

By Paul Thripp, VTS Vehicles Be aware if you are selling your car privately, as what I describe below has recently happened to a customer in the Goring area.

After advertising their vehicle online, the owner had a number of enquiries and a potential buyer arranged to view the vehicle. Early on during the viewing things looked hopeful, one of the potential buyers mentioned that his wife’s car was the same as the one for sale, but was broken and so they were looking for an identical replacement.

Whilst they had the car running they all looked over it together. Then, whilst one of the buyers was looking under the bonnet, the other engaged the car owner in conversation. Once the car was nice and warm, they headed out on a test drive. During the test drive the car started smoking from the exhaust.

On their return to the owner’s house, they investigated and found oil in the coolant. The potential buyers seemed concerned and told the owner that the car had signs of a faulty head gasket. The potential buyers then stated that the car wasn’t for them and the owner was left feeling very confused as the car

was fine earlier. A couple of minutes later, one of the potential buyers knocked on the door and offered to buy the car for £3,000 under the asking price saying that it would do for spares and repairs for his wife’s car.

The owner, worried that he may now never sell the car with this newly identified problem, seriously considered taking the offer. However happily he declined.

It later transpired the vehicle owner had been the victim of a scam. When the owner was distracted, the buyer looking under the bonnet had squirted oil into the coolant, a very simple trick, with maximum impact!

Luckily we have some good honest local garages on our doorstep and the damage was rectified by flushing the system. Instead of losing £3,000 the car was fixed for less than £150 and back for sale within a few days. Be careful out there...

Call 01903 334740 or email paul@vtsvehicles.co.uk www.vtsvehicles.co.uk

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34 Recipe

Strawberry Balsamic & Cracked Pepper Pudding Ingredients - Serves 4

You will need  0.5ltr Pyrex bowl lined with cling film which over laps the bowl as this will need to wrap the pudding  Shallow large pan Ingredients  500g strawberries, washed & tops off (or mixed berries, why not pop to ‘Spring Gardens’ pick your own)  200g stale white bread (around 8 slices, crust removed)  120g caster sugar  3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar  2 tbsp. ‘Loft Pickles’ strawberry jam  2 tsp. cracked pepper To serve - local double cream and extra strawberries

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1. Put the sugar, balsamic, 3 tbsp water into the pan on a low heat for 5 mins. Turn the heat to medium and add jam and strawberries, 2-3 mins is fine, Then add half the pepper and mix. Remove strawberries leaving juices in the pan.

2. Cut off crusts then slice bread into different shapes and keep 3 squares, dip bread into juices and jigsaw the soggy bread around the cling filmed bowl making sure to cover all the holes 3. Fill your pud with the cooked strawberries and top with the remaining bread to seal. Wrap the cling film over the pud, top with a side plate and weigh down in the fridge for 6 hours or over night 4. Remove cling film from top, place a bowl over the pudding, and flip the pudding over, then remove the remaining cling film, sprinkle with pepper Visit us where you can find all the above ingredients and loads more recipe ideas.

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36 Gardening

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!

through the door Another aspect of Potager design is making sure you have verticality. This can be achieved through plantingtall Fennels and Angelicas, Sunflowers and Corn, or through metal pyramids and cane wigwams which you can grow beans, sweet peas or climbing roses which can cascade down.

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.

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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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38 Gardening Practically. Make sure their is a tap to hand with a hose that doesn’t tangle up and surround the area with chicken wire if there is any threat of rabbits or deer.

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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42 Legal

Wills - Choice or Chance?

By Karen Fleming, Consultant Solicitor at Bennett Griffin Worthing Do you want to choose who to give your hard-earned assets to when you die? Are you happy for the Government to make that decision for you? Making a Will helps to ensure that your assets pass in accordance with your wishes.

10 Reasons to make a Will: 1. Regulation – as a leading firm of solicitors, Bennett Griffin are qualified, regulated and experienced. A stark contrast to unregulated, non-solicitor Will Writers who are unlikely to have the invaluable legal knowledge and practical experience.

2. Spouse – if you have no Will, your spouse will NOT automatically inherit everything. The Rules of Intestacy say how much your spouse is entitled to and who else will inherit. There is no such thing as a common law spouse.

3. Unmarried Partner – if you do not make a Will and you are not married, then your partner is not entitled to anything from your estate.

4. Tax – identify potential tax issues and minimise the amount of Inheritance or other tax due.

5. Claims – ensure safeguards are in place to help prevent or limit claims after your death by family

members or non-beneficiaries who you might not want to benefit.

6. Contingency Plans – to consider alternative scenarios in the event of unexpected events, such as beneficiaries predeceasing you.

7. Beneficiaries – you can choose who will benefit from your estate, when and by how much.

8. Guardians – you can appoint a guardian to look after your children if they are under 18, without which it may mean the Court decides who looks after them.

9. Gifts - you may wish to leave specific gifts to friends, charities, or family members.

10. Executors – you can choose people you trust to administer your estate to act as your executors.

Take control – make informed choices, don’t leave things to chance. We have a specialist team at Bennett Griffin of highly qualified, experienced and accredited solicitors who enjoy providing a personal bespoke service to clients and their families.

Please call Gema West on 01903 706985 or Lucy Nevill on 01903 706994. 1 Liverpool Gardens, Worthing, BN11 1TE www.bennettgriffin.co.uk

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Computer Care

Keeping your PC cool in the heatwave

by Alan Stainer

Wow. What a scorcher it has been so far this year. On two such days in June, I braved the great indoors manning the Kinder Tech stand at the Drill Hall in Horsham for the Kinder Living Show.

It was a busy time for us, with people bringing in laptops to be looked at and asking advice. One common problem, especially during the heatwave, was overheating. Computers really don’t fare well when they get too hot and generally slow down. In extreme cases they could even can suffer permanent damage.

A simple heatwave isn’t going to do that by itself, but with the help of a little dust it could!

Dust you creates a nice little insulating blanket, which restricts air flow and clogs up moving parts like fans.

One family brought their laptop to the show. It was making a lot of noise. I said, “It’s probably dust clogging up the fan.” So I proceeded to clean it up with my air duster (imagine a very high powered hair dryer set to cold). When the laptop was switched back on the family all bent close trying to hear it.

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44 Property

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

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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.

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Actions Speak Louder Than Words

By Sandra Crathern, Health and Wellbeing Coach I have noticed how most people generally know what they need to do to create a happier healthier lifestyle, but often they don’t seem to be able to achieve it (or feel they can’t or even find it too hard).

I am not a great philosopher but Ralph Waldo Emerson did once say, ‘one ounce of action is greater than one ton of theory’.

Sadly these days more and more people are suffering with stress related problems from anxiety to addiction and we are saturated from the Internet with every type of solution.

So what’s the answer? Well the simplest way to move from one place to another is to do a small different action that works toward your goal, breaking things down into bite size more manageable tasks is always helpful.

But the bottom line is we must DO an action to change the situation. My suggestion also would be to get help if you can’t seem to get motivated and move forward. Don't be ashamed to ask for help from peo-

ple you can trust, maybe your friends, your Doctor or Nurse, or even get a Coach so they can support and help you.

Remember the ONLY person you can change is yourself and you need to honour the commitments you say you are going to do (regardless of how you feel), otherwise you will just keep going round the same moun-

tain!

When we hold ourselves accountable, honour our commitments and persevere, we gain a sense of selfrespect and can achieve almost anything.

There is also so much more focus now on the benefits of self care, the NHS actually has a website that looks at how to prevent illness as well as identify what stresses we need to be avoid that cause us long term illness. So why not make the time to do a little something different today that will make a life long healthier you!

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Long Term Care Planning

By Ivan Lyons, MD 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.

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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.

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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.

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 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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48 Local History

Who am I? by Valerie Martin Valerie Martin of Findon Village… A name with no great claim to fame…. except for starting a website on Findon concentrating on its history. This I started in 1999 as a little hobby for dreary, wet, wintry days when dog walks were out of the question and the vacuum cleaning was finished.

Did you know there was another racing stable in the High Street…. …. I’m not talking about the Gifford’s Findon stables, nor Captain Ryan Price or The Vale…. but a fourth yard? This was between Goatchers and the Village Hall back in the late 1950s and early 1960s and incidentally the freehold of the stables belonged to the Goatchers by the way.

I can even tell you the names a couple of the resident horses, these were Shrimpy and Buster looked after and ridden by a Tom Howden who lived on the A24 near the Quadrangle in a house called “Garth”. This gentleman had a Manchester Terrier named “Monty”.

Eighteen years have now swiftly gone by and I think that I must have come to the end of documenting Findon’s history and there is nothing else to discover… but I am always surprised by another anecdote arriving on my doorstep.

Where was I from originally? I was born in Maidstone in Kent…. a few years ago now. I have migrated in slow bobbing hops across country……from Orpington in Kent over to Oxted in Surrey, and on to Hassocks and then Henfield….. until ending up in Findon Village … that was 23 years ago Before my time in Findon there were all the trades imaginable lining the High Street….. bakers, saddle makers, blacksmiths and basket makers. You think of it and Findon had it … stationery, haberdashery and all every day requirements.

Did you know that the Sylvan Oak restaurant in The Square was once a Barclay’s Bank serving the village? Did you know that we once had a transport café? Would you have thought the village had it’s own garage?

The Village Square with two lovely old cars

A Mr. Ridell also kept his racehorses there. He lived in a large house in Pulborough. This gentleman was what is now called a “petrol head” and a millionaire....owning a big car (it could possibly been an Allard ...it had a long bonnet and distinctive radiator grill with vertical bars sloping down on a streamline profile) ....and a MV Agusta motorcycle. I don't know how true this is but when he bought this car he was supposed to have said to the salesman ....

"OK, wrap the b . . . . r up!"

When the “fourth yard” closed, it was used by Goatchers as a park for cars.

Visit www.findonvillage.com

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Findon Valley Residents’ Association The FVRA Arts Group will be holding an Art Exhibition of their work on Saturday, 12 August 10am – 4pm in the Findon Valley Free Church Hall, Limetree Avenue BN14 0DJ. The group members have painting skills in watercolour, pastel, oil and acrylic with their work featuring flowers, landscapes, animals and people. Some paintings for sale. Tea and coffee will be available and a chance to speak to some group members. More info at findonvalley.org/p139_artsandcraftsgroups.htm.

Poppet, a Stafford Bull Terrier, owned by Laurie Servante, won the ‘Best in Show’ trophy at the Findon Valley Dog Show in June. Around 100 Poppet with dogs with their owners owner Laurie Servante and families came along.

A record £1,600 was raised for Paws Animal Sanctuary and Sussex Pet Rescue. The event was organised by a group of dog-loving friends, supported by the FVRA with local businesses sponsoring different aspects of the show. More details from www.findonvalleydogshow.co.uk.

It’s now summer time… so Jeff Swann, FVRA Highways Environment Officer, presents the following website links to show what you can do locally for free within walking distance in the Valley whilst respecting the Countryside Code, which will also be available in printed form at the FV library.

Playgrounds, Picnicking, Ramble the South Downs & Cycling routes:  www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/parks/find/worthing/the -gallops/  www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cissbury-ring/trails/ cissbury-ring-butterfly-walk  www.southdowns.gov.uk/wp-content/ uploads/2015/01/Walks-in-Findon.pdf  www.walkinginsussex.co.uk/worthinghfclub.php  www.gps-routes.co.uk/routes/home.nsf/ RoutesLinksWalks/cissbury-ring-walking-route  www.westsussex.gov.uk/leisure-recreation-andcommunity/walking-horse-riding-and-cycling/cycling -routes-and-maps/ To view the online version of the Country Code visit: www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/ attachment_data/file/558112/countryside-code.pdf You can also visit the ‘Walk the Walks’ page on the FVRA website: www.findonvalley.org/ p71_walkthewalks.htm

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Win tickets to Michael Morpurgo’s ’King Arthur’ Saturday 30th September, Connaught Theatre, Worthing Lancelot, Arthur senses the end of Camelot is not far away. Stories of brave chivalry and battles, the search for the Holy Grail and the great betrayal of Lancelot and Guinevere are all part of this exciting new production from awardwinning Story Pocket Theatre.

Michael Morpurgo’s King Arthur is a fastmoving show of adventure, physical theatre, puppetry and outstanding storytelling. For 7+ years. worthingtheatres.co.uk/michael-morpurgos-king-arthur Michael Morpurgo’s King Arthur is an epic tale of deep magic, heroism, love and betrayal. Adapted from the novel Arthur: High King of Britain, from the Author of War Horse and Private Peaceful.

When a small boy becomes stranded at sea, he is rescued by a mysterious old man who claims to be King Arthur Pendragon. As the old man starts to tell his stories, the boy is transported back to the days of Camelot. Guided by Merlin, the young king pulls the sword from the stone to win the throne, puts the Saxons to the sword and unites the kingdom and gathers his Knights of the Round Table. But even at his happiest with his beautiful Queen Guinevere and best friend

Win tickets to ‘King Arthur’ To be in with a chance of winning answer the following question: Q: What was King Athur’s wifes name? a) Guinevere b) Gwyneth c) Georgia Send your answer and full contact details including daytime telephone number to: King Arthur 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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Findon Based Rob Belding

LOFT CONVERSIONS

30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

07752 410 208

Chiropody

“Malley from the Valley”

01903 693 649 / 07779 935 602

rbelding@gmx.com

www.malleycarpentryandbuilding.co.uk

Building / Carpentry

Carpet Cleaning

GTS Renovations

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Kitchens and utility rooms Full property renovations Building works 01903 442 313 07411 727 357

Facebook.com/GTSRenovations

GREEN’S

Carpets, Rugs, Upholstery, Curtains Mattresses, Headboards - in situ.

Free Estimates. The Most Powerful Truck Mounted Cleaning Machines.

0800 032 5099

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANERS J. G. H. CARPENTRY & JOINERY

Cleaning CLEANING & DE-CLUTTERING Professional service helping to create your perfect space

07702 700729

www.chucksaway.co.uk Clearance

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Bespoke Joinery Cabinet Making Kitchen Installations Loft Boarding Call Jason Decking 01903 386 652 Door Hanging General Handyman07538 834 988

jasholmes@hotmail.com www.jghcarpentryjoineryltd.co.uk

 Domestic & Commercial  Fully Trained & Insured  Stains, Odours, Allergies 01903 213 465  Safe, Non-Toxic 07816 980 116  Eco-Friendly

www.shiningknights.co.uk

Chimney Sweeps A&M

CHIMNEY SWEEPS Brush and Vacuum No mess, No fuss  All areas covered Established 35 years  Weddings attended 

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Bespoke kitchens & wardrobes Hand drawn designs Experienced with large projects

01903 916 606

www.josephjohncarpentry.co.uk info@josephjohncarpentry.co.uk

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For All Your Electrical Needs Ian Porter

Qualified Electrician Part P, 17th Edition

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07725 816 823 01903 892 350

to discuss your needs

Exterior Cleaning

Health & Beauty

Ltd CME Sussex Exterior Cleaning Specialists

PC PARTS The Computer Centre Family Run Business Established 1992

High Quality Interior & Exterior General Building & Maintenance Full Refurbishments - Decorating - Plastering High reach clean system Gutter sky vac clean (12m) Driveway & Patio Cleaning 01903 872 786 Friendly Service 07949 100 822 Fully insured www.cmesussexltd.com

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PC & Laptop Repairs Same Day Service

01903 700820 www.pcparts.co.uk

Garden Maintenance & Landscaping Fully Insured

4 Limbrick Corner, Palatine Road, BN12 6JJ

Drainage

Andy Elliott

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01903 529199 07786 240424

Colin Mayo QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN Any work considered  ‘Part P’ & Fully insured  Large or small jobs 

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J.H. BROWN LTD

PAINTING AND DECORATING     

20+ years experience Free written quotes Exterior & Interior Fully insured 01903 532984 All areas covered 07713 147280 jameshaigbrown@gmail.com

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Plumbing & Heating

Installation, Service & Breakdown Call Matthew No job too small for prompt No VAT to pay reliable local service

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D & K DECORATORS

553992

07979 746239

M. LINDFIELD

FOR ALL YOUR PAINTING & DECORATING NEEDS NO JOB TOO SMALL WORTHING BASED

Natural Gas Qualified

Gas Heating Plumbing

Boiler Install, Service and Repairs Fires and Surrounds All plumbing undertaken

07949 041080

dnkdecorators@gmail.com 520049

07825 234 176 01903 505 136

Plumbing / Heating

PDQ PLUMBING & HEATING

A J Maddox All aspects of

PAINTING AND DECORATING 25 years experience Qualified Excellent references

01903 411 507 07917 341 535 www.love-your-home.org

SALVINGTON

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01903 266 219 07941 277 163

PAINTING SERVICES

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01903 695 674

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07906 588 839 07795 096 767

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Plumbing Maintenance Complete Bathroom projects Central Heating & Boilers replaced Free Estimates Findon based Est. 1955

Pest Control

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R. LANCELEY & SON PLUMBING & HEATING

* Quality Painting and Wallpapering * First Class Workmanship at Sensible Prices * Free Quotations

Harry Jackson

Small, Local Company Including Female Plumbers Gas & Oil Heating Installations Landlords Certificates Service

01903 872 023 07970 963 526

PLUMBING HEATING

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Full bathroom installation EST 1979 Boiler replacements Heating installations Small jobs welcome Call Andrew Registered Plumber No call out charge 01903 873 886 07850 431 809

ARGENT PLUMBING & HEATING boiler & full central heating installations, radiators, vented cylinders, bathrooms & general plumbing

01903 550 149

www.argentplumbingandheating.co.uk

FREE CALL OUT 01903 890410 FULLY INSURED 07557 046675

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Roofing

01903 773699

SUSSEX TREES & HEDGES

 All aspects of Roofing  Interior & Exterior Decorating

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01273 419187 07872 443704

s.beck857@ntlworld.com

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Garry Miller 07786 447 554 sussextrees and hedges@hotmail.co.uk

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Give Sandy’s Salt & Softeners a call today!

01243 860808 www.s-s-s.biz

STEVE CHISWELL Roofing & Building

New roofs, Chimney repairs, Re-pointing, UPVC fascias/guttering, Flat roofing, Leadwork. Est. 30 years

01903 872365 07801 295889 Shoe Repairs

Peter May & Grandson MASTER SHOE REPAIRERS 2 Cotswold Road Worthing BN13 2LA Incl Collection &Delivery Service Cut while you wait

01903 695 255 Open Mon-Fri & Sat am 07990 884 327 petermayandgrandson@hotmail.co.uk

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