Sussex Local Findon July 2016

July 2016

SUSSEX LOCAL

Findon - High Salvington - Salvington - Clapham - Patching

Local news and events through the door to 6,000 homes in this area every month

WHIZZ-KIDZ

Helping local disabled youngsters

WIN!

Loxwood Joust VIP tickets

LOCAL HISTORY

By Valerie Martin

GARDENING

Designing with Perennials

NEWS

Charity & Community

PLUS

What’s On, Local Walks, Recipe, Prize Crossword, Local News Local Groups, Local Charities, Local Business Directory

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July 2016 Cover Photo Rainbow over Worthing Pier kindly supplied by reader Graham Lelliott

Welcome...

It’s holiday time again, towards the end of this month the schools break up for the summer. If you’re looking for things to do over the summer break then there are plenty of events listed in our What’s On guide starting on page 4 - and more listed on our website at www.sussexlocal.net.

Whether you are at home or away this month do find time to enter our competition to win tickets to the Loxwood Joust - see page 16. This unique family event takes place over two weekends in August and sees armoured knights on horseback jousting along with other terrific Mediaeval attractions. We have a family ticket up for grabs which include VIP seats in the Royal Pavilion for the best views of the jousts.

Our main article this month is a feature on West Sussex charity Whizz Kids. Providing equipment and support, this worthy charity is radically improving lives of local disabled youngsters. See page 28.

Designing with Perennials is this month’s gardening topic on page 34 along with the main monthly tasks. Our July recipe (p26) is perfect for the barbecue (let’s hope the weather co-operates!) and our local history article on page 41 is an eerie tale about an executed highwayman and his ghost.

Thanks for reading,

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...........................................................................What’s On ....................................Win tickets for the Loxwood Joust ........................................................................Local Walks ..............................................Charity & Community News .................................................................Prize Crossword ................................................................................Recipe ...............Whizz Kidz - helping local disabled youngsters ...................................................................In Your Garden ...............................The Findon Highwayman & his ghost ..............................................................Business Directory ...........................................................Index of Advertisers

August Deadlines Bookings, editorial - 1st July Finished artwork, events - 7th July

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What’s On - July ’16 To publicise your event in Sussex Local please enter the details on to our website at www sussexlocal.net/whats_on.htm We regret that we cannot accept submissions by email.

All website listings are free of charge. Magazine listings appear in all four Sussex Local editions to 23,700 homes and we take the details from our website automatically. Charity, community and non-profit events are free of charge (subject to space). Commercial events can be listed for just £25 plus VAT which includes promotion through our Facebook and Twitter feeds.

Deadline for August events to be put on website - 7th July

BOWLS & CROUQUET

CLUBS & SOCIEITIES

Wed 20 Jul 2:00pm-4:30pm A Croquet Experience. Enjoy the gentle exercise and learn the tactics to play a competitive game.

Please wear flat shoes. The Recreation Ground , Mill Road, West Chiltington, RH20 2PZ. Free.

01798 813 563 wchiltcroquet@gmail.com

Sat 02 Mon, 04, Sat 09 , Mon 11, Sat 16, Mon 18, Sat 23, Mon 25 & Sat 30 Jul 2:00pm-4:00pm FVRA Arts & Crafts Group. Findon Valley Free Church, Limetree Avenue, BN14 0DJ. £2 Sat & £3 Mon. Maureen Denton 01903 872004 info@findonvalley.org Sat 02 Jul 2:00pm-4:00pm Downland Art Society For amateur and professional artists to come together through demonstrations, workshops and exhibitions. Walberton Sports Pavilion, BN18 0PD. £3 Visitors. £25 annual membership www.downland.org Tue 05 Jul 7:30pm-9:45pm Pulborough Computer Club - How SMART is your SMART TV. Q&A session on any computer problems. www.pcclub.org.uk.

Pulborough Village Hall, Lower Street, RH20 2BF. £2 members; £3 guests. john-v-gilbert2@gmx.co.uk Wed 06 Jul 10:30am-12:15pm South Downs Decorative & Fine Arts Society "Lancelot Capability Brown" (1716-1783): Landscape, Art and Dame Nature - lecture by Dr Twigs Way. Fittleworth Village Hall, RH20 1JP. Free for members. £5 guests/visitors. 01403 783359 alison.nicholls@longvista.co.uk Wed 06, 13, 20 & 27 Jul 10:30am -12:00pm Relax with Colouring.

Rustington Library, BN16 2NL. 01903 785857

CHARITY EVENTS

Sat 02 Jul 10:00pm-11:45pm Midnight Walk for St Catherine's Hospice. www.stch.org.uk. Horsham Park, RH12 2BP. £20 to register. Hannah Cooke 01293 447355 hannahcooke@stch.org.uk Fri 15 Jul 7:45pm-10:00pm Jive Night for Coco's Foundation - a charity providing food shelter and education in Africa. Join us for a class followed by an evening of practicing your new moves. Bluecoat Sports Health and Fitness Club, RH13 0YB. £5-£8 (members/non-members) Sarah Aslin 01403 247 572 info@bluecoatsports.co.uk Sat 16 Jul 9:00am-5:00pm WCHP Flag Day Live music in Worthing town centre for all to enjoy. If you would like to volunteer please call Rachel Blair 01903 286480 rachel.blair@wchp.org.uk Sat 30 Jul 9:00am-5:00pm WCHP Littlehampton Flag Day. Our first Flag Day collection in Littlehampton. Volunteers please call 01903 227829 or info@wchp.org.uk

Fri 08 15 & 29 Jul 7:00pm8:00pm Storrington Dog Club. We train all types and all ages of dog.

Children welcome. Storrington Village Hall, RH20 4DZ. £4.00 Rosemary Vaughan 01903 746504 rosemary332vaughan@btinternet.com Sat 16 Jul 11:30am 2:30pm Yapton Cottage Gardeners' Society Summer Special - Real Ale and Ploughmans. Fundraising event. Live music, stalls, tombola, various games.

Yapton Village Green, BN18 0ET. Free.

Anne Hollis and Roy Phillips 01243 551683/552822 anne.hollis@briarlodge.me.uk Tue 19 Jul 7:30pm-10:00pm Village Computer Club . With presentations and open meetings for problem solving. Bring your laptop/ tablet. www.villagecomputerclub.org.

Community Hall , Murrells Field, Yapton Rd, Barnham, P022 0AY. Members £1 & Visitors £2. 07761 84173 edith.smith@hotmail.co.uk Sat 23 Jul 10:30am-3:30pm Worthing U3A (University of the Third Age) Open Day. Do you have free time now you are retired and want to join new activities or learn a fresh skill? East Worthing Community Centre, Worthing, BN11 2NQ. Free entry. Vivienne Rathband 01903 366182 rathband@gmail.com Tue 26 Jul 7:30pm-9:30pm Pulborough Garden Society monthly meeting . Talk by Steve Gilbert of the RSPB 'Landscape Conservation in the South Downs'.

Pulborough Village Hall, RH20 2HT. Guests £1 Sue Bulloch 01798 872038 Tue 26 Jul 2:00pm-3:15pm National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts. Women Artists and Impressionism by Bernard Allan.

Yapton and Ford Village Hall, BN18 0ET. £46 annual membership / £6 visitors. Judith 01243 552113

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Wed 27 Jul 2:30pm-4:30pm Storrington Flower Club. Affiliated to NAFAS Demonstrator Lynne Carter - Floral Fantasia Colourtastic. Competition- Summertime.

Sullington Parish Hall, RH20 3PP. Wendy Cliffe 01903 744467

COMMUNITY Sun 03 Jul 10:00am-12:15pm Storrington in Bloom - Clean Up. This is the very last clean up of the village before we are judged on 7th July. A trowel or hand fork would be useful. Place Villerest, Storrington, RH20 4NG. Nil Cherril 01903 746424 storringtoninbloom@gmail.com

Sun 03, Tue 05, Sun 10, Mon 11, Tue 12, Tue 19 & Wed 20 Jul 10:00am-4:00pm Himalayan Balsam Bashing! Balsam is an invasive species and is reducing native wildlife so we pull and compost it on site. Monkmead Wood & RSPB

Pulborough Brooks reserve, RH20 2EL. Free Kate Whitton 01273 763377 kate.whitton@rspb.org.uk Sat 16 Jul 2:00pm-5:00pm Clymping Church and Community Tea Party.

Vintage dress optional - Yummy cream teas and cakes galore Beer tent - Plant store - Prize for the best hat decorated at home.

Clymping Church Hall BN17. Free.

Church Warden 01903 731520 chrs.jayne@tesco.net Sun 17 Jul 12:30pm-2:00pm Walberton, Binsted & Fontwell Villages Big Picnic Lunch. Live music followed by Sports for All from 2pm to 5pm. In aid of Sussex Snowdrop Trust and POP (Protect our Parish) fund. Walberton Village Hall & Playing Field, BN18 0PQ Free. Meg & Andy 01243 555062 megsiragher51@gmail.com

COURSES Thu 07 Jul 7:00pm-8:30pm Acrylic Painting Classes for Adults. Mixed abilities welcome and basic materials provided. Pulborough Village Hall, RH20 2BF. £7.50. Shivani Khoshia 07857 769059 s.khoshia@gmail.com Wed 06, Thu 07, Wed 13, Thu 14, Wed 20, Thu 21, Wed 27 & Thu 28 Jul 2:00pm-4:00pm Beginner Computer Tuition for older people.

Trinity Centre, Storrington. £30 for 2 x 2 hour sessions Neil 01403 751327

EXHIBITIONS Sat 02 Jul 10:00am-4:00pm Two Exhibitions at the Museum "Give and Take"- sharing the results of family history research. Also an exhibition commemorating centenary of WW1 Battle of Boar's Head "The Day that Sussex Died". Refreshments available all day.

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through the door Storrington Museum, RH20 3HL. Free. Patricia Wilks 01903 743437 clifford.wilks107@btinternet.com Sat 09, 23 & 30 Jul 10:00am4:30pm Celebrating 40 Years of Stitch. Displaying work by members of Worthing Branch of the Embroiderers' Guild to mark the 40th anniversary of the branch.

Free entry. Betty 01903 265393 Thu 14 - Mon 18 Jul 11:00am4:30pm Art About Town Sunny Worthing. Art exhibition by local artists. St Peters Church, Furze rd, High Salvington. Donation to St Peters. Graham 01903 263523 jaws.14@ntlworld.com Sat 30 Jul - Sunday 14th August 10:00am 5:00pm Southern Ceramic Group Summer Exhibition. Over 400 exhibits on show and for sale. www.southernceramicgroup.co.uk.

Bishop's Kitchen Chichester Cathe-

dral, PO19 1P. Vidya Thirunarayan 07729 399375 vidyathiru@hotmail.com

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

Sun 03 Jul 11:30am-4:00pm Dogs Trust Shoreham's Fun Day. Fun all the family, both two & four legged!

Dogs Trust, Brighton Road, Shoreham by Sea, BN43 5LT. £1 Adults.

Naomi Rhymes 01273 466971 naomi.rhymes@dogstrust.org.uk Sat 09 Jul 10:30am-11:45am Messy Church Morning. A fun filled time for families with messy crafts, Bible stories, singing and refreshments. Findon Valley Free Church Lime, BN14 0DJ. Free. Bernice Mitchell 07886 732569 bernice@house9.net Sat 16 Jul 1:00pm 4:30pm Ashington CE School Village Treasure Trail. £100 prize for one lucky team. Followed by fun at the school with welly wanging, bouncy castle etc. www.treasuretrails.org.

Ashington CE School, RH20 3PG.

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£5 per team. Shelley Toovey 01903 892365 enquiries@treasuretrails.org Sat 16 Jul 2:00pm 4:30pm Findon Village Hall Trust Fun Dog Show.

Six Classes of fun events, open to pure and mixed breads. £2 entry.

Stalls, Pimms Tent Ice Creams & Cafe. Findon Village Hall BN140TA. Free to observers. Judith 0791 7821977 judithjda@btinternet.com Wed 27 Jul 10:00am-5:00pm Amberley Activity Day Exciting themed activities for accompanied children of all ages running during the day. Amberley Museum , BN18 9LT. £11.50/£6.60 full details on website Museum office 01798 831370 office@amberleymuseum.co.uk

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Child Art Psychology  Helps your child build self

esteem to face uncomfortable emotions with confidence  From anger issues to remembering lessons for tests  Fun - doesn’t feel like ‘therapy’!

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Thu 28 Jul 2:00pm 4:00pm National Trust Slindon Estate - Wild Beast Safari. Bring your best exploring hat to discover the many weird and wonderful mini beasts that live in the woods and grassland of Slindon. Booking Essential. Park Woods. Adults Free Children £3. National Trust Slindon 01243 814730 slindonestate@nationaltrust.org.uk

FAYRES & FETES

Sat 02 Jul 11:00am4:00pm Canine Partners Summer Fete. Fun for all the family!

Canine Partners, Mill Lane, Heyshott, Midhurst, GU29 0ED. Adult £2.00 Child 50p Sian Wilson 01730 716110 sianw@caninepartners.org.uk

Sat 02 Jul 11:00am 4:00pm St Nicholas Church Fete. Falconry Display, Morris Dancers, Live Music, Cream Teas and more! Arundel Lido, BN18 9JG. Free. Lucy Hoy 07742 666645 lucy.hoy@gmail.com Sat 09 Jul 1:30pm-4:00pm QAHH Open Day and Summer Fete With market stalls, live music and entertainment, military vehicles, etc.

The Queen Alexandra Hospital Home, BN11 4LJ. £2 (kids go free) Samantha Stokes 01903 218444 fundraising@qahh.org.uk Sat 09 Jul 12:00pm 5:00pm Washington Village Day. Come and join the fun with Circus workshop, Kiddy Karts, Inflatable fun, arena displays, classic cars and bikes show and more. Washington Recreation Ground, RH20 4AP. Free

Entry. Elaine Boys 07710 422771 eboys71@gmail.com Sat 16 Jul 2:00pm-5:00pm Walberton, Binsted & Fontwell Villages Summer Fete. Afternoon teas, plants, fruit & vegetables stalls classic & interesting cars something for everyone! Mobile bar with hot pies. All proceeds split between Sussex Snowdrop Trust & POP Protect our Parish fund. Walberton Village Hall & Playing Field, BN18 0PQ. Free. Meg & Andy Siragher 01243 555062 megsiragher51@gmail.com Sat 16 Jul 2:00pm-5:00pm West Chiltington St Mary's Church Fete.

Win some prizes in the games and competitions. Teddy bear competition. St Mary's Church & The Church field, RH20 2JW. Entry by donation. Andrea Carlson-Hedges 01798 812957 andrea@carlson.go-plus.net

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Make a Will Month - July 2016

Worthing Churches Homeless Projects are very pleased to announce that several local solicitors have agreed to offer our supporters at least a half price deal on writing wills for the month of July 2016.

So why not take up this offer and be confident that should anything happen to you, your loved ones will be well cared for. You may already have a will, but have your circumstances changed since it was written? If so the solicitors can help you make amendments. The solicitors kindly offering this reduced price service are:Bennett Griffin LLP Solicitors Contact: Gema West and Lucy Nevill Add: 11 Sea Lane, Ferring, West Sussex, BN12 5DR Tel: 01903 229999 option 2, sub option 2.

Email: gw@bennett-griffin.co.uk Approximate cost: £95 plus VAT for an individual / £180 plus VAT for a couple Discounted Lasting Powers of Attorney fee if instructed at the same time by 25%.

Willpower Worthing Contact: Sian Chapman Add: 57 Rose Walk, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 4AT Tel. 01903 339007 / 0800 298 1166 Email: jj@willpowerworthing.co.uk / sc@willpowerworthing.co.uk Approximate cost: £37.50 for a single person / £37.50 for a couple Griffith Smith Conway Contact: Susan Conway Add: 154 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2DL Tel: 01273 821577 Email: susan@gsc.co.uk Approximate cost: will be given upon enquiry so please telephone for further information.

Rosemary E Hensby Solicitors Contact: Rachel Horner Add: 20 Mulberry Lane, Worthing, BN12 4NS Tel: 01903 244953 Approximate cost: free to anyone leaving a legacy to Worthing Churches Homeless Projects

What’s On

through the door Sun 17 Jul 2:00pm -5:00pm Walberton, Binsted & Fontwell Sports for All. Good old fashioned races for all ages. Raffle and mobile bar with hot pies. Live music from 5 to 7. Proceeds in aid of Sussex Snowdrop Trust and POP Protect our Parish fund. Walberton Village Hall & Playing Field BN18 0PQ. Free entry. Meg & Andy Siragher 01243 555062 megsiragher51@gmail.com Sun 24 Jul 2:00pm-4:30pm Binsted's 29th Annual Strawberry Fair. Large variety of garden shrubs and plants, homemade cakes and jams, Pimms tent, face painting, owls display and of course the strawberry tea! Flint Barn, Binsted Lane, Binsted, BN18 0LL. £1 children under 12 free. Mike Tristram 01243 551635 mm@patternlanguage.com

Fri 22 Jul - Sun 7 August Worthing Lions Festival. Sat 23 Jul: Broadwater Carnival & Fire Station Open Day. Sun 24 Jul: Charity Market on Prom & band in Lido. Sat 30 Jul: Classic car show & Scooter Display Steyne Gardens & Giant Fireworks Display from end of pier. Sun 31 July: Salvation Army Band. Fri 22 July - Sun 7 Aug: Stevens Funfair on Worthing Seafront.

Full programme of events www.worthinglions.co.uk Sat 30 Jul 1:00pm-4:30pm Bury Church Fete. Ferret racing, donkey rides, bouncy castle plus raffle with £500 top prize. Dorset House School, Bury, RH20 1PB. £1 entry.

Karen Davis 01798 831138

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FILM Tue 26 Jul 3:00pm10:30pm Mary How Trust Film Society Dad's Army at 3pm and 7.30pm . Loyalty Card: watch 6 films get your 7th free! Tickets on the door and: Mary How Trust shop, Pulborough.

Nisa/Cherilyn Stores, West Chiltington. The Card Centre, Storrington. West Chiltington Village Hall, RH20 2PZ. £6 Clare Flexman 01798 877646 clare.flexman@maryhowtrust.org Fri 01, Sat 02 Jul 2:00pm-4:15pm Battle of the Somme film screening. Music composed by Laura Rossi. Performed by the Philharmonic Orchestra. Some scenes may be disturbing for young children. Worthing Library, BN11 1HD. Free. 01903 704809

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GARDEN EVENTS Sun 03 Jul 2:00pm-4:30pm Clapham and Patching Horticultural Society Open Gardens. Come and wander through local gardens in Clapham and enjoy some tea and cake. Clapham Common and The Street, BN13 3UR. Charitable donation. Gail Smith 01903 871669 gailvsmith@hotmail.com Wed 13 Jul 7:30pm-9:30pm West Chiltington Horticultural Society Meeting. A talk by Barry Newman Preparing for Your Show. West Chiltington Village Hall, RH20 2PZ. Visitors £3 Members free. Pippa Honess 01798 817566 pippahoness@hotmail.com Fri 15 Jul 7:30pm-9:00pm Storrington Horticultural Society. Christine Llewellyn - Willow from growing and making. Storrington Village Hall.

Members £1. Guests £1.50 Janet Webber 01903 740109 Janhorti@btinternet.com

Sat 16 Jul 2:00pm-4:00pm Thakeham Gardeners Club Annual Flower Show. Refreshments and raffle. Thakeham village Hall . 50p.

Jean East 01903 745846 jeanreast@talktalk.net

MUSIC

Sat 02 Jul 7:30pm9:30pm The Chantry Quire Summer Concert 'Gloriana'.

A concert of unaccompanied choral music celebrating HM the Queen's 90th, Shakespeare's 400th & the joys of Summer. Tickets incl refreshments; on the door or in advance 01798 872819 or from Comyn & James Estate Agents, Pulborough. In aid of church roof. St Mary's Church , Pulborough, RH20 1AB. £10. charlottelcargill@yahoo.co.uk Sun 03 Jul 7:30pm-9:15pm Farewell Favourites - Brighton Consort.

A selection of highlights from 16 of the choir's past programmes under

the baton of Katie Thomas for the very last time. Holy Trinity Church, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9TS. £12 (concessions £10). Mike Clemens 01273 833746 mike@bremf.org.uk Fri 15 Jul 8:00pm11:00pm Cadillac Countrys Rockin' Roadhouse.

Refreshments available but BYO alcohol.

Washington Village Hall, RH20 4AP. £5. Bryon Winslade 01903 893716 bwinslade@hotmail.com Sat 16 Jul 3:30pm 11:30pm Madehurst Big Night Out. Featuring Rumours of Fleetwood Mac .

Beer tent and food outlets www.madehurstbno.co.uk. Madehurst Cricket Club, BN18 0NN. £20 adv / £25 on door / under 16 free. Simon Smith 01903 735327 simon.smith@henryadams.co.uk Sat 16 Jul 7:30pm-9:30pm Summer Concert. Includes pieces from

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DURRINGTON St

Symphorians Church Hall, New Road Mon 9.30 AM

WORTHING Charmandean Centre

Tues 9.30 AM & 11.30 AM (Forest Road off A27)

FINDON All Saints Church Hall Cissbury Drive Tues 7 PM

WORTHING Emmanuel Church Hall Heene Road Entrance Wed 9.30 AM

Sarah: 01903 218261 / 07769 611034

What’s On

through the door Gilbert & Sullivan and songs with a water theme. Tickets available from the Card Centre Storrington or tel: 01903 741984. Ashington Community Centre, RH20 3PG. £10 includes a glass of pims.

01903 741984 01903 741984 gillian.myers@btconnect.com Sat 16 Jul 7:30pm-11:00pm WalBinFont Willie Austen Band.

Come and dance the night away!

Bring your own supper, candelabra and dancing shoes! Big raffle. All proceeds split between the Sussex Snowdrop Trust and the villages POP Protect our Parish fund. Walberton Village Hall & Playing Field BN18 0PQ. £12.50. Meg & Andy Siragher 01243 555062 megsiragher51@gmail.com Sun 17 Jul 4:00pm-6:30pm The Armida Quartet. Programme: Franz Schubert: String Quartet No.13 in A minor. Glynde Place, BN8 6SX Adults: £30. 01273 858224 info@glynde.co.uk

Sat 23 Jul 7:30pm 10:00pm Summer Prom—The Good, The Bad and the Ugly. The first half will be a Western theme and the second will be devoted to traditional Prom pieces such as Jerusalem. A donation from the concert will be made to Ferring Country Centre.

Doors open 6:45pm. St James the Great Church, Littlehampton, BN17 7AN. £8.00 01243 582330 edwinjamesfestivalchoir@gmail.com

Thu 28 Jul 8:00pm 11:00pm Monthly Jazz at the Jailhouse in Arundel. Featuring a varied mix of top musicians on the jazz circuit.

Great venue with bar and snacks in a club atmosphere. www.facebook.com/jailhousejazzarundel.

Arundel Jailhouse, BN18 9AP. £5:00 when guest artist, otherwise free 01903 889 821 info@arundeljailhouse.co.uk

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Sat 16 & Wed 20 Jul 7:30pm 9:30pm The Rowland Singers Choral Society Summer Concert.

Helen Emery will be conducting the choir and Dominic Smith, as our guest will be playing the flute. www.rowlandsingers.co.uk. St Symphorians Church, Worthing, BN13 3HU. £9.00 - Adult £3.00 Children. Helen 01903 238792 helenbethemery@hotmail.com

PETWORTH FESTIVAL

Full programme on our website www.sussexlocal.net Thu 14 Jul 6:00pm-7:00pm Petworth Festival Music There will be musical contributions from the Massed Festival Choir directed by Matthew Cooke, a Fanfare by festive trumpets and a short recital of choral works by the young singers of the West Sussex Music Vocal Ensemble. St Mary's Church, GU28 0AD. Free. Kate Wardle 01798 344576

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St Mary's Church GU28 0AD. Adult: £14 | 18 & under £5 | Kate Wardle 01798 344576 info@petworthfestival.org.uk Sat 16 Jul 7:30pm-9:15pm Mr Brecht! Are you now or have you ever been ..? A funny, revealing

piece of theatre based on Berthold Brecht's public interview with the House of Un-American Activities Committee in 1946 in Washington.

St Mary's Church GU28 0AD. Adult: £20 £12.50 £7 | 18 & Under £5 Kate Wardle 01798 344576 info@petworthfestival.org.uk Sun 17 Jul 2:30pm 4:15pm Illyria’s Danny the Champion of the World By Roald Dahl adapted by David Wood. Bignor Park RH20 1HG Adult: £9 5-18yrs: £7 Under 4: Free. Kate 01798 344576 info@petworthfestival.org.uk Tue 19 Jul 7:30pm 9:30pm The Schubert Ensemble. St Mary's Church GU28 0AD . Adult: £20 £12.50 £7.50 | £5. Kate Wardle 01798 344576 info@petworthfestival.org.uk Wed 20 Jul 7:30pm-9:30pm Stile Antico - The Touches of Sweet Harmony. Shakespeare's plays and poetry brim with references to music. St Mary's Church GU28

0AD. Adult: £25 £15 £7.50 | 18 & under £5. Kate Wardle 01798 344576 Thu 21 Jul 7:30pm-9:30pm Cristina Ortiz (piano) St Mary's Church GU28 0AD . Adult: £25 £15 £7.50 | 18 & under £5" Kate Wardle 01798 344576 info@petworthfestival.org.uk Sun 24 Jul 12:00pm-1:00pm Ben Crystal - Shakespeare on Toast (literary event).

Ben Crystal is an actor and writer and has worked in TV film. Leconfield Hall GU28 0AH Adult: £12 | Eighteen & under : £5 Kate Wardle 01798 344576 info@petworthfestival.org.uk Sun 24 Jul 3:00pm-4:00pm Science Blast: The Great Scientists.

Science Blast brings to the theatre the lives of nine of the world's great scientists. Leconfield Hall

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What’s On

through the door GU28 0AH Adult: £9 | 5 - 18 £7 | 4 & under Free Kate Wardle 01798 344576 info@petworthfestival.org.uk Thu 28 Jul 7:30pm-9:30pm Showstopper! - The Improvised Musical The remarkably versatile cast of Showstoppers present a brand new musical comedy created from scratch at each performance: audience suggestions are transformed on the spot into an all-singing alldancing production with unpredictable and hilarious results." Midhurst Rother College GU29 9DT Adult: £20 | 18 & under : £5 Kate Wardle 01798 344576 info@petworthfestival.org.uk Fri 29 Jul 7:30pm - 8:45pm The Play’s the Thing The National Youth Chamber Choir of Great Britain and the National Youth Jazz Orchestra have joined forces to pay tribute to Shakespeare in his 400th anniversary year with a national concert tour. Midhurst

Rother College, GU29 9DT. Adult: £22 | Eighteen & under : £5 Kate Wardle 01798 344576 info@petworthfestival.org.uk Sat 30 Jul 7:30pm-9:30pm Festival Finale Concert: Oz & Armonico St Mary's Church GU28 0AD. Adult: £20 £12.50 £7 | 18 & Under £5 Kate 01798 344576 info@petworthfestival.org.uk Sat 30 Jul 12:00pm-1:15pm Philip Scriven (organ) - No festival is complete without an event dedicated to the many lovers of organ music.St Mary's Church GU28 0AD. Adult: £13 | Eighteen & under : £5 kate Wardle 01798 344576 info@petworthfestival.org.uk

QUIZZES & BINGO

Thu 14 Jul 7:00pm9:30pm Mary How Trust Bingo. Jackpot Game - £50 prize! We're very grateful to LMC Auto Services for

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Storrington Village Hall RH20 4DZ. 50p. Clare Flexman 01798 877646 clare.flexman@maryhowtrust.org

SALES & MARKETS

Fri 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29 Jul 9:00am10:30am Storrington Community Market. Selling home-made cakes & savouries, jams & marmalades, local bread, eggs etc. Storrington Village Hall opposite Stable Antiques, RH20 4DZ. Gilly North 01903 743888 briandianne978@btinternet.com Sat 23 Jul 9:00am-12:30pm Pulborough Village Market. Selling fresh produce, locally produced food products hand made gifts and crafts. Please come and support our talented and dedicated local traders. Pulborough Village Hall, RH20 2BF. Free. Charlotte Allfrey 01798 874441

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SPIRITUALIST Sun 03 Jul 6:30pm -8:45pm Spiritualism divine service.

With a demonstration of mediumship. Barnham Community Hall Muriel's Field, Barnham, PO22 0AY. Free admission. Darren 07749 454281 Dalise@hotmail.co.uk Fri 08 Jul 7:30pm-9:30pm Evening of message board / table tipping.

Makrcontact to loved ones in spirit through the message board and also table tipping with spirit.

Barnham Community Hall, Murrels field, Barnham PO22 0AY. £5.00 Darren 07749 454281 Dalise@hotmail.co.uk

Mon 18 Jul 7:30pm-9:45pm Evening of mediumship with John-Kim Webb. Refreshments and raffle.

Barnham Community Hall, Murrels Field, Barnham, PO22 0AY. £5.00 Darren 0774 9454281 Dalise@hotmail.co.uk

Mon 25 Jul 7:30pm-9:30pm Spiritual workshop with Terry Tregear.

Teaching and demonstrating mediumship giving you the chance to talk and work with spirit. Barnham Community Hall, Murrels Field, Barnham, PO22 0AY £4.50 Darren 07749 454281 Dalise@hotmail.co.uk

SWIMMING Fri 01 - Sat 30 Jul (except Sundays) 3:30pm4:30pm Findon Village Swimming Pool. Outdoor heated swimming pool open to the public May-Sept. Run by volunteers.

Check website/facebook for daily opening. www.findonswimmingpool.co.uk Available for private hire. St John the Baptist School, Findon, BN14 0TR. £1.20 members £2.50 nonmembers. Sarah Skelding 07954 995718 sarah@hseguru.co.uk

TALKS & DEMOS

Tue 05 Jul 12:00pm-1:00pm Lunchtime Talk: Stress Busters.

Sandra Crathern is a registered nurse, ACC Accredited Life Coach and NLP Master Practitioner. Worthing Library BN11 1HD. 01903 704809 Wed 06 Jul 2:30pm-4:30pm Lucinda Knapman - Demonstration of Flower Arranging. Followed

by Afternoon Tea and Cake in aid of local Charities.

Tickets 07768 943725". Findon Village Hall, BN14 0TA. £12 inc Afternoon Tea and Cake. Jim Farley 07768 943725 jm.jefferies@ntlworld.com Mon 04 Jul 7:00pm-8:30pm PPL Public Meeting on Health Services in the Pulborough District. With Dr Tim Fooks, Pulborough GP and David Howells, Pharmacy Manager

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through the door at Corden. Pulborough Village Hall, RH20 2BF. Free. David McGill 01798 875051 david@themcgillhouse.co.uk Tue 05 Jul 7:30pm-9:00pm Worthing Antique and Collectors Club.

With many celebrity speakers on a variety of topics. The Lecture Theatre, Worthing Library, BN11 1HD. £5 per talk or £30 per year. Andrew Pescott 01903 232680 andypandy925@yahoo.co.uk

THEATRE

Thu 21 - Sat 23 Jul 7:30pm10:00pm The Cissbury Players present Anagram of Murder, a thriller by Seymour Matthews.

Gus a writer, is preparing for his regular bridge evening. He seems not to notice his wife becoming uneasy when discussing the plot of his new novel about a marital murder, Findon Village Hall, BN14

0TA. £9 Dave Holden 07540 835565 daveholden48@msn.com

WALKS Sat 16 Jul 2:00pm-4:00pm National Trust Slindon Estate Brilliant Bignor Wildlife Walk.

Come and see the many species of wildlife that flourish on the Downs in high summer on this Ranger led walk. Adults £4 Children £2. National Trust Slindon 01243 814730 slindonestate@nationaltrust.org.uk Tue 19 Jul 2:00pm 4:00pm Guided Tour of Shoreham Fort. By kind permission of Friends of Shoreham Fort. Group size limited to 20. Shoreham Fort BN43 5HY £8 to include cream tea Patricia Wilks 01903 743437 clifford.wilks107@btinternet.com

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YOGA Mon 25 Jul 7:30pm 9:30pm Wellbeing through Yoga and Meditation. Flush out stress and anxiety, increase your energy level and your physical and mental health. Findon Village Hall , BN14 0TA. Donation only. Miiko Lo 07843 625168 milko@ukpranichealing.net miiko@ukpranichealing.net

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WIN a Family ticket to the Loxwood Joust Plus VIP seats in the Royal Pavilion to watch a live joust!

Taking place Sat 6th & Sun 7th and Sat 13th & Sun 14th August family! Experience the all action jousting tournaments, daring displays of weaponry, archery, cannon fire and fully armoured knights meeting in thunderous battles.

Explore the Living History Village, a recreated mediaeval battle camp where fully armoured knights show what life was like at that time. And in the Mediaeval Market Place, Traders and Hawkers will vie for your attention as companies of actors, wandering minstrels, and dance troupes entertain and delight throughout the day. Be enchanted by The Mediaeval Baebes, and let Sir Lancelot the Bald resplendent in tights, have you in stitches with his improbable stunts and cheeky comedy.

Try your hand at archery, sup fine ales and dine on local organic fayre while the little ones enjoy their very own Children’s Kingdom – a festival within a festival where the Mediaeval Groat is the currency! This “Mini Mediaeval Mayhem” includes Have a go Archery, Face and Wound Painting, Pelt the Peasant and you can learn to become an apprentice knight in Sword School The Loxwood Joust is open each day from 10am to 6pm and is located in Loxwood Meadow, West Sussex, off the B2133 near Billingshurst. www.loxwoodjoust.co.uk 6th,

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The Loxwood Joust takes place on the and 14th August and is undoubtedly the most spectacular mediaeval festival in the Realm!

An unrivalled programme of mediaeval revelry guarantees a family day out like no other. Step back in time and experience the verve and vigour of a world where lives were harsh and hearts were passionate at this unique, fun and educational day out for all the

Win a Family Ticket to the Loxwood Joust.

Sussex Local has 1 family ticket to give away including the VIP Royal Pavilion seats, valid for any of the show days. To be in with a chance of winning simply answer this simple question and send to us with your details:

Q. In what time period is The Loxwood Joust Set? A) Victorian B) Pre-historic C) Mediaeval Send your answer and full contact details including daytime tel. no. to: Loxwood Joust Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough RH20 9AH or send an email to: competitions@sussexlocal.net. The winners will first 4 correct entries drawn after 31/7/16. Please indicate if you would like to be on our/The Loxwood Joust’s mailing list.

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Tackle your Aches Wellbeing from Top to Toe Are aches and pains affecting the quality of your life?

Are you resigned to accepting these as part of the ageing process? At Broadwater Osteopathic Practice (BOP) thirteen therapists are just waiting to prove you wrong!

Sue Bunce of BOP told Sussex Local that their therapists have a common aim, to provide a complete wellbeing package. To guide patients along the path to a more active and rewarding lifestyle, they offer osteopathy, massage, chiropody, reflexology, reiki and nutrition together with hypnotherapy, acupuncture and non judgemental counselling for those tough times that occur in most lives. Sue went on to explain that as well as dealing with back, neck and muscle pain, the team can offer treatments which may relieve headaches, fibromyalgia, digestive and circulatory problems.

At their premises at 2 Sompting Road, Worthing patients can get free onsite parking, fast access to treatments and a warm welcome. Telephone: 01903 820206 or visit www.worthingosteopathy.com

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Skincare vitamin supplements Taking care of your skin should be an essential part of your health. It is, after all, your body’s largest organ.

Lots of people are aware of looking after their skin by moisturising regularly and wearing an SPF, but have you ever considered taking vitamin supplements for your skin?

Your skin is built up of layers, most cosmetic skincare moisturisers will reach the top layer of the skin called the horny layer. Cosmeceutical brands will reach the epidermis, but the only way to reach the deepest layer, the dermis (where skin cells are born), is by taking skincare supplements.

Skincare supplements treat your skin from the inside out, they are actually better for your skin than topical creams.

1. It feeds skin over the entire body 2. Comes in an absorbable form 3. Feeds even the deeper layers of the skin, where skin cells are produced to help make the best changes for your skin The easiest way to compare this is if you were pregnant, you would look after your baby throughout the pregnancy, not just once it’s born. The same applies for your skin cells, you should look after them from the bottom layer not just the top layer.

Advanced Nutrition Programme is one of the highest quality skincare vitamin supplement programmes on the market.

Available at Bespoke you, speak to one of our team members for more information.

Bespoke You 45 Broadwater Street West, Worthing BN14 9BY Telephone: 01903 201202 www.bespokeyou.co.uk

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Local Walks - July 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 Sat 2 2:00pm The Burgh Kithurst Hill car park (TQ070124).

Sun 3 10:00am Highden Hill & Windlesham Chantry Hill car park, Chantry Lane, Storrington (TQ086119).

Tue 5 7:00pm The Long Furlong Car park at rear of Worlds End pub, Patching.

Fri 8 10:00am Thakeham Church car park, RH20 3ER, turn into the village from B2139.

Sat 9 6:00pm Sandgate Park & Sullington Warren Glebe Surgery car park, Monastery Lane, Storrington, RH20 4LR. Sun 10 10:00am Hareswith Glebe Surgery car park, Monastery Lane, Storrington, RH20 4LR. Sun 17 10:00am Amberley Wildbrooks Rackham Old School, RH20 2EU. Wed 20 10:30am Storrington Riverside Walk Storrington Rec. Ground C.P. (RH20 4PG).

Sat 23 8:30am Gumber Farm Car park just off the Whiteways roundabout, BN18 9FD. Sat 23 2:00pm Sullington Church Glebe Surgery car park, Monastery Lane, Storrington, RH20 4LR. Sun 24 10:00am Chanctonbury Ring Washington South Downs Way Car Park (TQ120119).

Wed 27 7:00pm Patching and High Down Car park at rear of Worlds End pub, Patching.

Sat 30 2:00pm Kithurst South Circular Kithurst Hill car park (TQ070124).

Sun 31 10:00am Houghton Forest & Bignor Hill Car park just off the Whiteways roundabout , BN18 9FD.

4.5 miles 1 hr 45 mins Level 3 Mick Denness 01903 745971 4.6 miles 1 hr 45 mins Level 3 Mick Denness 01903 745971 5-7 miles 2.5 hrs Level 3 Ron 07933 106663 5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 2 Margaret 01403 262311 3.6 miles 1 hr 45 mins Level 3 Mick Denness 01903 745971 3.9 miles 1.5 hrs Level 3 Mick Denness 01903 745971 5.7 miles 2.5 hrs Level 3 Mick Denness 01903 745971 2.5 miles 1.5 hrs Level 1 Mick Denness 01903 745971 6.7 miles 2.5 hrs Level 3 Mick Denness 01903 745971 3.3 miles 1.5 hrs Level 2 Mick Denness 01903 745971 3 miles 1 hr 15 mins Level 3 Mick Denness 01903 745971 5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 3 Ron 07933 106663 3 miles 1 hr 30 mins Level 2 Mick Denness 01903 745971 5.5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 3 Mick Denness 01903 745971

Arun Adur Ramblers – www.arun-adur-ramblers.org.uk

Sun 3 10:30 Firle 9.5 miles Moderate Via Firle Beacon, South Downs Way, Berwick, Alciston, Charleston Farmhouse and Firle Place. Meet Firle visitor's car park Wed 6 10:30 Arundel 6.5 miles Leisurely Via Burpham, South Stoke and River Arun. Meet : outside Museum, Mill Road, Arundel Sun 10 10:30 Telscombe 9.5 miles Moderate Via Castle Hill, Kingston and South Downs Way. Meet : Telscombe, south end of village beyond Youth Hostel Weds 13 10:00 Clapham 6 miles Leisurely Via Long Furlong, Tolmare Farm, Patching and Clapham. Meet : car park at Clapham Church Sun 17 10:30 Cocking 9 miles Moderate Via South Downs Way, Didling Hill, Monkton and Colworth Down. Meet : SDW car park, Cocking Hill on A286 Weds 20 10:00 Amberley 5 miles Leisurely Via Amberley Wild Brooks and Greatham Church. Meet : Amberley Church Sat 23 10:30 Arundel 6.5 miles Leisurely Via River Arun, Ford Church, Tortington and Tortington Common. Meet : top of Torton Hill Road, Arundel Sun 24 10:30 Eartham Woods 8 miles Moderate Via St Mary's Farm, Glatting Beacon and Gumber Farm. Meet : Eartham Woods car park Weds 27 10:30 Storrington 8 miles Moderate Via Sullington Hill and South Downs Way. Meet : Storrington Leisure Centre car park Sat 30 10:30 Ditchling Beacon 9.5 miles Moderate Meet : National Trust car park at Ditchling Beacon

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20 Charity & Community

Sussex Snippets The Priory Park Festival takes place in Chichester on 8th, 9th and 10th July and promises an eclectic weekend, blending of the best elements of a village fete with a food fair, literary weekend and a great and diverse range of music. Many of the musicians come from Sussex with artists from Chichester and Brighton in particular topping the bill – providing a local feel with a widespread appeal. Contact: Festival Box Office Cloisters Shop, Cathedral Cloisters, PO18 1PX (open Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm). 01243 813595 www.chichesterlive.co.uk West Sussex County Council needs around 60 new foster carers each year to help care for children in West Sussex, and they are encouraging people to consider become foster carers. WSCC says that to foster a child, people need – a spare room, a sense of humour, commitment, time, advocacy skills and some experience with children or teenagers. For information on fostering: www.westsussex.gov.uk/ campaigns/time-to-foster-time-to-care/ Efforts have been stepped up to protect the iconic Adur Ferry Bridge in Shoreham-By-Sea from vandalism – vandals have damaged nineteen glass panels since the bridge opened, and in two separate

SUSSEX LOCAL incidents in the past two weeks, red and blue paint and graffiti was daubed over glass panels, the deck and central posts. The bridge already has CCTV cameras capable of recording evidence trained upon it and now further actions are being considered to tackle anti-social behaviour there. Contact: www.sussex.police.uk Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org To celebrate its 70th anniversary, West Sussex Record Office has turned to new technology to showcase some favourite historical treasures.

Archivists asked customers, depositors, volunteers, supporters and staff to explore the archives and nominate the document they liked the best, and the 70 most loved records have been posted on a new blog and facebook page giving an insight into the broad and colourful history of the county. Visit their website at: www.westsussex.gov.uk/RO or see the blog: www.westsussexrecordoffice.wordpress.com/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/WestSussexRO Facebook: www.facebook.com/WestSussexRO Designed to support parents who want to get back into work or training, the Parent Volunteer Programme was launched earlier this year at all 43 Children and Family Centres across West Sussex. The programme helps match parents with a range of volunteering placements - both within the County Council’s Children and Family Centres and in the local community and has been highlighted by mothers who have seen their confidence grow whilst gaining new skills. www.westsussex.gov.uk/PVP 193 outstanding UK volunteering groups have been honoured as recipients of the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, amongst them are four West Sussex groups – Arundel Museum Society Volunteers; Community Minibus Association (West Sussex); Ferring Conservation Group; and The Volunteers of the Weald & Downland Open Air Museum. The unique UK national honour recognises the outstanding contributions made to local communities by groups of volunteers; it has an equivalent status for voluntary groups as the MBE has for individuals. www.gov.uk/queens-award-forvoluntary-service The Big Heart 2016 online ebay auction goes live on 1st July until 10 July. The starting price for all artwork is just 99p and money raised will support Chestnut Tree House, the children’s hospice for Sussex, and Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival’s community work. www.bigheartauction.org.uk

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Take The Fundraising Lead

Worthing charity, The Queen Alexandra Hosptial Home (QAHH) is looking for four-legged friends and their owners to take part in its first sponsored dog walk. The Worthing Walkies takes place on Sunday 3 July, starting at the Sea Lane Café (Goring). The walk follows the seafront along the top of the beach to the Bluebird Café (Ferring) and back again, which is approximately three miles in total.

The money raised from the Worthing Walkies will go towards providing care and rehabilitation for the residents at QAHH, all of whom have physical disabilities. Some have neurological disorders such as Parkinson's, Acquired Brain Injury or Motor Neurone Disease, others are paralysed or do not have use of their limbs, and some are terminally ill.

Registration for the Worthing Walkies costs £5 per dog, and each participating pooch will receive a certificate and a Pets Corner goody bag. Contact: The QAHH Fundraising Team on 01903 218444, email: fundraising@qahh.org.uk www.qahh.org.uk

Keeping The Dream Alive A group of eleven men from Worthing, have embarked upon a two-wheeled challenge. Their mission being to cycle from Worthing to Paris, covering the 300 mile distance in four days; they set off from Sea Lane Café at 6am on Thursday 30th

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June, and hope to arrive at the Arc de Triomphe on Monday 3rd July. The group have been friends since college and through the local County League Football circuit, and to inspire and motivate their ride they decided to use the bike ride to raise money for Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice, setting themselves a target of £10,000, which they hope to raise through corporate and personal sponsorship.

There is still time to sponsor the challenge, by visiting Team KDTA’s Just Giving Page. Chestnut Tree House, the only children's hospice in Sussex, cares for lifelimited children and young adults aged 0-19 www.justgiving.com/PageyD www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk

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Calisthenics in the Park petition Worthing resident, Amelia Santana has started a campaign to persuade Worthing Councils to build a Calisthenics park in Worthing. Amelia’s online petition, launched in May, already has 150 signatories, and she needs at least 1,000 signatures in order for the Council to consider the petition for discussion. She hopes that, as people become aware of the initiative, then more supporters will make the project a reality.

Calisthenics is a form of exercise where the bodyweight is used as resistance; common exercises are lunges, squats, sit-ups and pull-ups, and it is achievable for anyone at any fitness level. Although Calisthenics mostly involves using a wall and the floor, certain exercises require ‘equipment,’ such as pull-up bars, gymnastic rings, a dips station and soft flooring. Amelia believes that this kind of equipment should be available for free in every community and that implementing a pilot would impact future Councils' decisions on what equipment to provide for parks and grounds. Contact: Amelia Santana – 07548 765868. Petitions: www.change.org and search Worthing calisthenics www.facebook.com/ worthingcalisthenicspark

The Worthing Lions Festival Registered Charity, Worthing Lions Club is holding its Festival this year from the 24th to 31st July. There is

a Charity Market on 24th July on Worthing seafront, and on 30th and 31st July there are markets and local charity events, also on the seafront. The Lions are also holding a Classic Car Show and American Car Show on the 30th and 31st July, respectively, plus Lambretta and Classic Scooter's on the southern end of the Steyne. On Saturday 30th July, there will be the Goldwing procession, followed by the Firework Display at approximately 10pm.Contact: 07919 245 336 www.worthinglions.co.uk

Village Pool Celebrates 50 years Findon Village Pool in 1966.

Picture provided by (then) teacher Miss Simkins (standing by the pool) - now Mrs van den Heuvel living in Germany.

Located at St John the Baptist Primary School in Findon Village, the outdoor heated pool was built by villagers in 1966 and has been run by volunteers ever since. It is open to the public every day MondaySaturday, from 3.30-4.30pm, and is also available for private hire. There is also a new Adult Swim on Mondays, 6-7pm. In this anniversary year annual membership costs have been reduced to £15 per family or £10 for two people (children under fourteen must join with an adult). Members pay £1.20 per swim, non-members £2.50. In celebration of this milestone birthday the current pool committee has launched a 100-Club, at an annual cost of £20, offering a regular chance to win a share of the prize money and help support the continued success of the pool.

Sarah Skelding, Pool Secretary, 07954 995718 www.findonswimmingpool.co.uk www.facebook.com/FindonVillageSwimmingPool.

Scouts learn to bowl The WPBC Coaching Team recently hosted a successful evening introducing the 8th Worthing Sea Scouts to bowls. Twenty four scouts and two leaders were taught the basics of the game by the coaches, Eric Henshaw, Keith Merrett, Trevor Parker, George Rhodes, Gordon Kibbles and Richard Calvert, who found the scouts to be “very responsive … and showing, in some cases, genuine interest in our sport.” The evening ended in a match using the scoreboards after which the scouts thanked the coaches for their commitment and patience, and for making the evening so much fun. Contact: 01903 820079 www.wpavilionbc.com

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Home is where the Heart is Can you imagine how you would feel if it was suggested that you leave your home and loved one and move to an “old people’s home”… Panic, anger, fear, betrayal are some words that come to mind.

When the time comes for residential specialist dementia care, it is ROOM AVAILABLE NOW! when the quality of life for both sufferer and carer can be improved.

Woodlands offers twenty-four hour professional care with the majority of staff having the equivalent of NVQ 3 and 4 with continuous updated courses provided. Families are able to take their loved one out or enjoy home made tea and cake in a relaxed atmosphere within the home daily or when ever is possible for them. This allows for quality social time, and families know that the personal, nutritional and complex care needs of their loved ones are being provided for every hour of the day.

There is however one fact that is not frequently admitted. This is… that the earlier this move takes place, the better the result for the resident as they are able to cope with the changes to their lifestyle. No-one wants to make this sad decision, and in reality the temptation is to wait and “see how it goes”. Unfortunately, what so often happens is a catastrophe! A fall, midnight walk, not to mention all the little things that can play havoc with Dementia - lack of nutrition, hydration, cleanliness leading to infections and indeed the appearance that the actual Dementia is worse than it is!

Why would we want minimum care at home, instead of the continuously caring atmosphere where a sufferer of Dementia is protected from all of the fear, indignity and complete isolation they experience most of the time. Come and visit Woodlands and see the difference professional family care could make for your loved one.

We have a saying at Woodlands, “Enable a person to be the best they can be!”

For further information and to visit Woodlands House contact me Oonagh Cacioppo Manager/ Proprietor: house.woodlands@gmail.com 01903725458 or 07815762623

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Finance

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The onus is now on retirees to decide what to do with their pension savings...

By Ivan Lyons Director Investment Solutions, Worthing While you may not be planning to blow your savings on a sports car or an expensive cruise habit, it is easy to make costly mistakes even when you have the best intentions.

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Cash is not king

Some people are taking cash out of their pension, not to spend in retirement, but to put in to a Bank Account. Whilst some do have a lack of trust in pensions and see getting money out as a good thing, it may not make any financial sense.

Example ‘ Carol regards cash as a safe investment’ So following the Pension Freedoms in April 2015, she withdrew £10,000 - not to spend but to deposit in an Instant Access Account to have on hand for emergencies. However, only the first 25% was paid tax-free and after basic rate tax was deducted from the remainder, she only had £8,500 to pay into her account. With the top-paying Instant Access Account paying less than 1.5%, it would take a serious amount of time to recoup the money lost to tax.

Throwing inflation into account and Carol may lose more money in real terms.

While it is invested within your pension, your money is protected from income tax and, when you die, it will be outside of your estate for Inheritance Tax purposes.

At Investment Solutions, we would suggest that if individuals prefer to hold some cash, you could consider switching part of your pension fund into cash but still keep it in the pension wrapper so it keeps its tax-free status.

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Withdrawing To Invest

There may be the temptation to cash-in your pension and re-invest the money in shares. This does not make sense for two important reasons. Firstly, 75% of the withdrawal will be taxed at your highest rate of income tax and second, you lose protection from Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax. Example ‘Investing Ian’ Ian wants to buy a portfolio of shares, so he cashes-in his pension to do this. Over the years the value of these shares grows and he is now looking to sell.

As his gains exceed the Capital Gains Tax Allowance he has another tax bill to pay (after paying income tax when he cashed his pension-in). He was not aware that if he had kept his money in his pension, and reviewed where his money was invested, his money would have continued to grow tax-free and remain sheltered from IHT. At Investment Solutions, we would advise that if individuals want to invest in different shares and investment funds to those offered by their current pension provider, then to consider switching to another provider, which offers the choice.

An eager investor, for example, could switch into a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) that offers access to shares in addition to the full universe of investment funds.

As a regulated Financial Adviser, we can help with decisions like this Contact Investment Solutions: Grafton House, 26 Grafton Road, Worthing, BN11 1QT. 01903 214640 or send an email to Ivan at: ilyons@graftonhouse.net or visit www.investmentsolutions.co.uk

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Tandoori Potato & Paneer Skewers Mildly spicy and perfect for the barbecue Makes 12 - 14 skewers for 4 servings. Ingredients:          

500g small new potatoes, cooked to firm 250g paneer (Indian cottage cheese) 2 cloves garlic 1.5cm piece ginger 250ml plain full fat yogurt A pinch of saffron strands 1tsp ground coriander seeds 1/2tsp each ground cumin seeds, crushed cumin seeds, garam masala 2tbsp each fresh coriander & fresh mint leaves, chopped 2tbsp vegetable oil 2tsp lime juice Cookery Courses in Tangmere Student Self Sufficiency, Men in the Kitchen, Learn the Basics and many more...

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Method:

1. Halve the potatoes if large. Cube the paneer to similar size as the potatoes.

2. Mince/grate the garlic and ginger into a large mixing bowl. Beat in the yogurt and add all the remaining ingredients except vegetable oil and lime juice.

3. Mix well and then add the potatoes and paneer.

Toss gently to coat with marinade, cover and refrigerate for at least an hour or longer.

4. When ready to cook preheat the barbecue or grill to medium high. Thread the potatoes and paneer onto skewers.

5. Grill or barbecue turningonce, until golden, slightly charred and tender, about 5 minutes. Brush lightly all over with vegetable oil and continue for 2 -3 more minutes until they have crisped up and turned golden.

6. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle liberally with lime juice before serving with rice or hot buttered naans, wedges of lime and coriander or hot chutney.

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Shady sanctuary Use your conservatory more this summer Sail Blinds are the new way to shade your conservatory. They control heat and glare and work with any shape of roof or construction type. They were developed specifically for UK conservatories and tackle some of the issues associated with traditional blind solutions with a totally new approach.

The specially designed sail uses a high performance fabric to control the heat without having to cover all of the roof so that you can enjoy all of the benefits of the view and sun without the excessive heat. And a breathable fabric and robust flexible construction means if you wanted to you could wash them with your socks!

Direct Blinds have been a leading supplier of conservatory shade solutions for over 20 years, they started selling InShade sail blinds 3 years ago and are now the number 1 supplier on the south coast. John Massie, Owner of Direct Blinds Worthing says “our customers

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are always amazed by the transformation, they have an instant impact on the heat as soon as we put them up, they love the look and how easy they are to clean”.

The improvements have continued and new last year InShade launched ISX a 100% UK made fabric that provides even better heat control and has been proven to be durable in even the most extreme conditions.

So with the most effective heat control available you can enjoy your conservatory more than ever before, enjoying all of the benefits of a glazed roof without suffering from excessive heat on all of those beautiful sunny days.

John and his team work closely with the specialist designers at InShade to tailor each solution to your requirements, budget and the look you want. If you are interested in getting more use out of your conservatory this summer then call Karen or Scarlett at Direct Blinds on 01903 823 803 to discuss your requirements, book an appointment and to talk to an expert or go to see their new showroom display at Unit 2 Northbrook Business Park, Worthing it’s well worth a visit. www.directblindsworthing.com

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Whizz-Kidz Helping disabled youngsters find confidence and independence For 26 years national charity, Whizz-Kidz has been transforming the lives of disabled children in the UK by providing the vital equipment, support and life skills they need to reach their full potential, and offers a range of services in West Sussex.

Back in 1989, Whizz-Kidz founder, Mike Dickson, was in his bike shop when he saw a girl in a wheelchair looking up at a bike light on a higher shelf. When Mike asked if he could help, the girl politely replied, ‘No thanks, I can reach it myself,’ pushed a button her powered wheelchair and rose up to take the light off the shelf herself. It was at that moment that Mike realized the difference that the right wheelchair could make to a child’s life. That small action of picking something off a high shelf meant something a lot bigger – it meant independence. Mike ran the London Marathon that year and, remembering the moment in the bike shop, pledged to raise the money to buy a powered wheelchair for a child who needed it – he raised £9,000 for a girl with cerebral palsy and the following year he founded Whizz-Kidz.

The charity provides a range of mobility equipment for children and young people with physical disabilities – including manual and powered wheelchairs, buggies and trikes, and in some cases they may also be able to offer sports wheelchairs – allowing them to be independent in all areas of their lives. The charity works with young people from roughly two to twenty five years of age, supporting young people at different stages throughout their journey into adulthood. However, Whizz-Kidz mission statement is for all disabled children’s lives to be full of fun, friendship and freedom, and for them the wheelchair is just the start of achieving this aim. The charity also runs clubs and camps, provides wheelchair skills training and work placements to help young people develop confidence and independence, and offers services to help disabled young people, their parents or carers Whizz-Kidz services in West Sussex centre upon the charity’s Ambassador Youth Club in Worthing. Ambassador Clubs give young disabled people a place to meet, make friends and have fun, and they provide a range of activities including, music, dance, art, sports, beauty therapy, cooking and trips out. They also run campaigns to help improve the lives of young disabled people by raising awareness of disability issues and campaigning for better facilities. Other services that run throughout the county include Wheelchair Skills Courses, Work Placements that are tailored to each young person’s needs and also Residential Camps that come to the South East once a year, providing young people with a two night stay independent of their parent or carer – Camp Whizz-Kidz is designed for wheelchair users aged from twelve to twenty five.

The Wheelchair Skills Courses work in partnership with local primary, secondary and special schools teaching users how to get the most from their wheelchairs. There are three levels of training provided – beginners, intermediate and advanced – and children can learn how to tackle kerbs, perfect their reversing skills or learn how to safely carry items in their chair. Training events support wheelchair users aged from two to twenty five and are delivered by experienced trainers, many of whom use wheelchairs themselves.

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For an older age group, Work Placements allow disabled young people, aged from fourteen to twenty five years old, to gain invaluable experience of the workplace, learn more about a career, acquire useful contacts and improve their employability. The service offers a range of opportunities and works in one of two ways – either a company will offer a placement and the charity finds a candidate to fill it, or else a candidate will contact them and ask for a specific placement which the charity then do their best to find.

The charity also organises Work Skills Days, offering youngsters a valuable chance to meet employers and friends and to learn about and consider future career paths in a social environment. During the day participants undertake interactive workshops, working as a team and individually, and learning about CV building, career planning and disability rights, resulting in a boost of confidence, experience in the work place and the opportunity to work with Whizz-Kidz in the future with a Work Placement.

In addition to the charity’s core programme of services, young people can also sign up to the Young Leaderz programme that develops vital leadership, decision-making and teamwork skills, encouraging the development of new mind-sets and attributes by completing modules such as ‘Becoming a Role Model’.

Owen - Work Placement at Middlesbrough Football Club

Whizz-Kidz is always looking to grow the services it provides and so reach more young people and families that need the charity’s support. The Ambassador Club, along with all of the Young People’s Services offered, welcomes new young people.

So, how do families take up the services offered by Whizz-Kidz? Whizz-Kidz works in collaboration with the NHS and with respect to the provision of mobility equipment, the charity’s guidelines state that: “The NHS should always be a family’s first port of call for mobility equipment. However, if your local NHS Wheelchair Service does not provide equipment to meet the essential mobility needs of your child then we may able to help.” It may be that children are un-

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32 Local Charity Profile / Finance able to obtain appropriate equipment to fit all of their needs, as different NHS areas apply eligibility criteria in varying ways so families may find geography plays a part in their experiences. There may also be a longer NHS waiting list for particular types of equipment. Whizz-Kidz receives all its referrals for wheelchairs from the NHS, but they state that their “approach is more holistic,” with their therapists assessing disabled children and young people so “we can give them an appropriate wheelchair to fit their young lives.” Full details on how to apply for Wheelchair Services, along with the other services provided

by Whizz-Kidz, can be found on the charity’s website.

people. Volunteers can get involved in a variety of ways – with the young people’s services, like the Ambassador Youth Clubs, there is a club in Brighton as well as the Worthing branch; with Wheelchair Skills Courses or by supporting the fundraising team in the county. There is also a new mentoring programme underway with the charity providing training for those volunteers wishing to mentor young people. The recruitment process is always open and volunteers can investigate opportunities available on the Whizz-Kidz website.

The majority of Whizz-Kidz funding comes from donations – the charity raised £6.4million in 2014, more than eighty percent of which came from voluntary sources including trusts, companies and individuals.

Thus investing in fund raising is a vital part of the organisations sustainability. Again in 2014, 28pence from every £1 raised went towards fundraising, with the remaining 72pence being spent on services to transform the lives of disabled children.

Contact: Tel: 020 7233 6600 Email info@whizz-kidz.org.uk www.whizz-kidz.org.uk

In common with most charities, Whizz-Kidz enjoys the support of an enthusiastic team of volunteers, who assist in the delivery of a number of their services across the UK, and more specifically in the South East. However, Whizz-Kidz always has a need for more volunteers to help the charity reach more young

Too much information

By Richard Cohen JP FPFS ACII MCSI Chartered Financial Planner The long term higher return you usually get from investments is the reward you get for putting up with a rougher ride. With that in mind is it sensible to worry about every daily movement? Is there any downside to checking regularly? Possibly…

The problem is that in the short term markets are unpredictable. Whilst the FTSE 100 is not everything when it comes to investing and hopefully an investor will have a diversified portfolio made up of different asset classes from all over the world, it does provide us with 32 years’ worth of market data. With that in mind let’s look at three investors who all invested £10,000 in a FTSE 100 tracker when the index was created in 1984.

The first likes to know exactly what they are worth each day and logs on to their account each morning to see the value of their fund, pre internet they checked the FTSE 100 on teletext. Our second investor phones up their adviser at the start of each month to check how things are doing and our final investor wait for their annual review with their adviser.

Since 1984 the FTSE 100 has risen around five fold,

so all three investors will now have around £60,000.

Whilst they will have paid charges to be invested they will have received far more in dividends and if they had reinvested those dividends they would have benefited from compounding. However, to keep things simple I’m using a no dividend, no charge scenario.

Despite the massive capital return the FTSE 100 has provided, since its inception it has only risen on 51% of trading days. Our first investor is going to be disappointed around half the time he checks in.

The FTSE 100 has risen 59% of calendar months, so on average each year seven of the monthly calls will have been positive. Finally, the FTSE has risen in 72% of calendar years therefore the final investor will only have been disappointed nine times over the 32 years.

In my experience the last two investors are happier and have a more positive outlook on investing.

I’m not suggesting investors should bury their heads in the sand but it’s important to remember the long term reasons you invested and remember the bigger picture.

See www.nsurefinancial.co.uk or to arrange a free review call Sarah Gray on 01903 821010

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In Your Garden Monthly gardening ideas and tasks by Andrew Staib of Glorious Gardens Flats - The classic one is Achellia whose flower heads look like like saucers on a stem – A.Praprica is lovely Sprays and Plumes - These plants soften up a planting scheme and relax the forms of the other plants and the overall look of the bed- grasses are the obvious choice as well as tall Crocosmia at the back of a border and tall, languid Bronze Fennel Windows - These are plants that are so delicate and spacious that one can see through them to the other plants. Two examples are Stipa giganta and Verbena bonariensis (try ‘ V.b Lollypop’ if you don’t want too much height) Spires and Spikes - these shapes are pretty much essential if you want variation of form –as well as Foxgloves and Acanthus you can think of Veronicastrum, Astilbes in moist soil or the smaller,the bushy spikes of Lavender and the bullet proof, bottle brush flowers of the Persicaria family.

Lattice - This is found in the strong lines of ferns

Designing with Perennials Perennials are the smaller plants in your garden that die back each winter and spring back to life the next year.

This month we are going to look at how you can put them together and how to make a combination of an interesting variety of shapes. (We will look at colour in a future article) A good flower bed needs a blend of shapes and tones – otherwise it can look boring and ‘samey’. Below are some categorise that will help you see what could perhaps enrich your garden beds.

Froth - These are plants that have an abundance of small, light flowers like Gypsophila and Crambe cordifolia Buttons - These flowers are bright dots of colours like Geum and Dianthus, Poppies and Alliums

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your borders eg Hostas, Day Lillies and Bergenias Soft - Lamb’s Ears, French Lavender, Sage Daisy shapes - These classic flower shapes are found in Asters and Heleniums- but work best in combination with the rest of the above - a whole garden of daisy shaped flowers would drive one mad.

Hopefully this will help you look at your borders afresh to see what extra instruments are needed in your orchestra.

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Deadhead perennial flowers as they will often create a new flush of buds as you inhibit the energy of the plant going into seed production. Plus the first flush of Hybrid and Patio roses may have finished so deadhead them back to a couple of new, outward facing buds.

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By Chris Ennis FRICS Every day I peer into corners of roofs, delve into cupboards, and sometimes come across the unexpected health hazards hidden away from view. You may not know it but you share your home with a multitude of common bugs and beetles. Fortunately not all are a danger to health…. but some may eat your property!

ing as an adult beetle ready to lay more eggs during the summer months. These pests can cause considerable damage and weaken timber to the point of collapse. This activity goes on unseen until the grub emerges from the timber leaving the characteristic flight hole, and a small pile of yellow dust (Frass).

Common harmless insects include Booklice, woodlice, carpet beetle, bedbugs and silverfish. Probably the most common of these is the woodlouse which is found in dark damp and humid conditions. Bedlice can be a source of intense personal irritation and warrant specialist intervention and pesticides. The silverfish will be found in your bathroom lurking in warm damp corners.

Treatment of woodworm involves the low pressure spaying of timbers with insecticide. The treatment can be intrusive since all timbers should be brushed down, any roof insulation removed, and the undersides of floor boards lifted to facilitate spraying.

Most house-holders are more concerned with woodworm, this generic name is given to a number of specific bugs that might attack your home, largely unseen. They spend most of their lives burrowing though both soft and hardwood timber. The beetles share a similar lifestyle in so far as they start life an egg laid in cracks and crevices in timber. The eggs morph to grubs which then grow to full size and chew through your roof and floor timbers, eventually emerg-

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Now there are many companies specialising in pest eradication, but you may find that their various repair recommendations will vary in description and price.

Choose a company that offers an insurance backed 25 year guarantee which is transferable if you sell the property. In a previous property I owned, (and because I am a cheapskate!) I put a couple of flying insect killers in the roof spaces during the summer months…… every summer for six years should kill the beetle.

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Findon Valley Residents’ Association (FVRA) For the monthly photo competition the judges decided on ‘The Joy of Spring’ taken by Amanda Harkey in her garden in May. Do you want to be our July winner? Just take a photo that captures the beauty of our local nature, either in your garden or while you’re on a walk in Findon Valley. You can either bring it in to the Jacobs Steel office on King’s Parade or you can email your photo to environment@findonvalley.org by 31 July latest. Either way, with your photo, we need details of your phone number, photo caption and the location where it has been taken in Findon Valley.

The FVRA is still looking for people to help with key roles on their committee: a Secretary to help compile the monthly meeting minutes, an Environment Officer to assist in maintaining the ‘natural beauty’ of the Valley, an Events/Social Officer to organise a few events to build the community spirit and a School Liaison Officer to maintain the vital link between Vale School and local residents. Full details from the FVRA website (details below) and contact us by phone (01903

263038) or email (maggie.winter@findonvalley.org) to show your interest!

The FVRA subscription team will be out to collect membership renewals from local residents. If you plan to be away, you can renew either at the Post Office or by standing order/bank transfer, more info via membership@findonvalley.org The results of the Royal Front Garden Competition and Fun Dog Show will be featured in the magazine’s August issue. For more details visit www.findonvalley.org.

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The Findon Highwayman Came Riding (and His Ghost Too) By Valerie Martin pennyless, the young gentlemen with much credit, pursued their journey and arrived safe in Sussex".

Here is an extract from the long defunct Sussex Weekly Advertiser, the first weekly newspaper ever published in Sussex. It is a report about schoolboys on their way home‌ "2nd April 1798... On Tuesday last about four o'clock in the afternoon, the following daring robbery was committed: As Messrs. Shergold, Quantock, Comber and Campion were travelling in a post chaise from Eton School, to spend the Easter vacation with their friends, they were stopped by a single highwayman, who, with a white handkerchief hanging down his face, and a presented pistol, robbed them of their cash; but, not in the least disconcerted at being left

Yes, there were Sussex highwaymen. There was even a Findon highwayman. Years ago the solitary and little known nearby property of Lychpole Farm (OS ref: TQ 1507 on the Sompting side of Cissbury Ring), in the middle of nowhere, formed part of the Manor of Lychpole. The name is indeed a strange one and comes from the Lychpole family who held the land in the 13th century. It could also be surmised that it is a corruption over the centuries of "lich-pole". This has a more sinister meaning, that of a gallowstree and place of execution.

The date of this photograph is c.

1905 and depicts an agricultural worker of over a hundred years ago, standing near the door of the Well House and Washroom at Lychpole Farm. I understand that this is where the dirty milk churns were washed out. Travel during the first half of the 19th century was a perilous task in Findon. It is true that travelling on the armed Mail Coaches or scheduled stagecoaches with a guard had greatly improved safety, but a journey by carriage, chaise or unarmed stage was still a dangerous business. Highwaymen plied their trade along lonely stretches of the road and it was said it was advised to write a Will before setting out on a journey.

The ghost of Lychpole Manor was that of a highwayman who worked the downland tracks on that side of the Findon boundary. In the 18th century, our local highwayman targeted the lumbering long distance carriages on the old coach road from Lancing up to Steyning as they provided relatively easy pickings.

These carried the more affluent travellers who were more likely to be carrying larger sums of coin in their hide money-pouches. The tracks were dangerous places and in the end the local inhabitants feared using the highway.

Our highwayman was eventually caught and taken prisoner, tried and convicted. His execution place was fixed to be on the ancient downland coach road where his crimes had been committed. A grave was, therefore, dug in preparation across the centre of the track.

42 Local History As he was taken to the gallows the highwayman pledged revenge..."to not sleep in his grave". He roared his vow loud and clear that he would never rest and carriages and wagons would bump, jolt and jerk for ever more over his remains. The highwayman was duly hanged on the verge of the coach road and buried in the prepared grave.

The following morning the first passers-by received a shock. They discovered that the highwayman's body had risen from the soil and his head had sprouted forth in the centre of the highway, mouth agape. It was indeed a macabre experience for those discovering it. Assistance was called and the convicted man was hastily re-buried. The result was the same and the following day his head had reappeared in the roadway like a grotesque puppet on strings. This happened many times. At this point sceptics may be thinking that this was bad workmanship on the part of the workmen digging a shallow grave — followed by the handiwork of wild foraging animals (foxes?). However, this is how the macabre legend of the spirit of Lychpole Manor came into existence — the apparition of the highwayman was to be seen mounted on a phantom horse and forever haunted the downland highway.

Strange tales relating to the story came to the ears of local people. A coach driver who frequented the lonely stretch was held up by a robber and on the spur of the moment decided not to halt when he heard the all too familiar words, "Stand and deliver".

Instead of stopping, he cracked the whip and charged to "run the fellow down". The horses set off at a gallop. The leaders shied off to the nearside. The occupants of the coach were thrown about. It was said that the highwayman’s ghost rose up from the ground in the path of the coach. The speeding vehicle passed straight through what appeared to be the apparition of the executed highwayman. The unearthly vision vanished. The coachman was extremely shaken on that day to say the least.

Wayfarers and many agricultural workers used with dread the haunted road on their way home at dusk after a long day’s work. They stoutly declared that

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And so the stories abounded. If a future survey of twenty-first century motorists between Lancing and Steyning were undertaken, it would be interesting to note if any drivers still experienced a phantom "hump" in the road.

The strange tales of the appearance of the ghost of Lychpole Manor lingered for over a century. Then they grew less frequent and gradually subsided. It was, I deduce a smuggler-inspired deterrent to keep local folk indoors when they were moving their contraband.

Scoundrelly smugglers of the night would go to great lengths to frighten local people from being on the roadways after nightfall when they were working their illegal goods up the highway to Steyning, or across country to Findon.

No one has seen or heard for many years the galloping hooves heralding the ghostly figure of the highwayman on his spectral horse below Cissbury Ring — but I cannot guarantee that he will not appear if anyone has a mind to take a night time walk....... any volunteers?

Further stories under the heading of "Ghosts and eerie Sightings" can be seen on Valerie Martin's website www.findonvillage.com

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

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

01903 550 149

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FREE CALL OUT 01903 890410 FULLY INSURED 07557 046675

Physiotherapy

JOHN MILLS DECORATING 

www.argentplumbingandheating.co.uk

M.C. SERVICES

Interior & exterior decorating to a high standard Free estimates & advice Fully insured

Plumbing & Heating

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

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01903 776956 07783 386865

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Plastering

PAINTING AND DECORATING 25 years experience Qualified Excellent references

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

PETER NORMAN Painter & Decorator

Local, professional, friendly & reliable. Interior & exterior. Free written estimates . Fully insured

01903 859708 07837 065578

p.norman@ymail.com www.peter-norman.co.uk

SALVINGTON

PAINTING SERVICES * Quality Painting and Wallpapering * First Class Workmanship at Sensible Prices * Free Quotations * Call the Gloss Boss

BRYAN DAWSON

01903 695 674 07845 164 657

PLASTERING

Pest Control INSECTS - RODENTS - BIRDS 01903 200 278 07718 355 716 i n f o @ hj p e s t c o nt r ol . c o . u k w w w . hj p es t co n t r o l . c o. uk

Natural Gas Qualified

Gas Heating Plumbing

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

northyathome@msn.com 520049

07825 234 176 01903 505 136

01903 504 877 07920 798 071

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Plumbing / Heating

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

C7020

07906 588 839 07795 096 767 pdqpipework@btconnect.com

A J Maddox All aspects of

Plumbing & Heating Established 30 yrs

01903 266 219 07941 277 163

Pest Control

Harry Jackson

M. LINDFIELD

RENDERING All areas covered Free quotations Fully insured

07979 746239

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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 (Findon based) 07850 431 809

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Boiler & Central heating installations & upgrades Radiators OIL & GAS Engineers Powerflushing Servicing Landlord certificates 01903 791491 Plumbing 07584 650669 www.sussexboilerreplacements.co.uk

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

Tree Surgery

Reiki

01903 873 365 07517 368 468 rbdakin@aol.com Fully Insured - NPTC Trained & Qualified

Roofing

SUSSEX TREES & HEDGES For all aspects of Tree Surgery

 C o m p l e te

Removal  S t u mp G r i nd i ng  P r u n i ng  H e d ge T r i m m i n g

 C r o w n R ed u ct i o n  D e a d Wo od i ng  G a r de n C le a r an c e  F u l l y Q ua l i f i ed  Fully Insured

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

STEVE CHISWELL Roofing & Building

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

01903 872365 07801 295889

YOUNGER ROOFING       

Flat Roofs Slating /Tiling UPVC Soffits Fascias Guttering Lead work Free estimates

Roofing since 1988

No VAT

01903 713 423 07984 884 642

younger.roofing@yahoo.co.uk

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