Sussex Local Magazine Findon - January 2020

January 2020

Findon - High Salvington - Salvington - Clapham - Patching Local news and events through the door to 6,200 homes in this area every month

SAMARITANS

Bringing hope to life HISTORY

Ecclesiastical

NEWS

Local council & charity

PLUS

WIN TICKETS!

Billionaire Boy Joe Brown

GARDENS

Winter garden

What’s On, Recipe, Prize Crossword, Young Readers’ Puzzles, Health, Walks, Local Groups & Charity, Business Directory

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January 2020 Cover image January snow in the Sussex countryside

Welcome... ...to the start of a new year and a new decade! We hope 2020 brings us all peace and good health.

Sadly many find January a very difficult time of year. Extra family and financial pressures from Christmas can add to the gloom that often follows the festive period. The Samaritans are there to help and we spotlight this amazing charity which was established in 1953.

Many readers will be thinking of making changes to improve their health this year and Heather Smith gives advice on how to get in shape - for free!

Keeping with the healthy theme, have a look at our walks. Enjoy a wintery walk and to help burn those extra Christmas calories!

As usual, we have community news from schools, councils and local good causes. If you know of a local community group or a charity that could benefit from promotion in this magazine please email us. There’s no charge to publish details about local charities or not-for-profit organisations.

If you’re thinking of buying a new car this year, a fully electric car is the best choice for 1 in 5 buyers! Read more in our regular motoring feature.

It’s a quiet time of year for gardeners, Andrew Staib encourages planning and quiet contemplation in this month’s gardening article.

Happy New Year!

Kris & Jeff Quote of the month "You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great" - ZIG ZIGLAR Disclaimer - Whilst advertisements are printed in good faith, Sussex Local (Kay Publishing Ltd) is an independent company and does not endorse products or services that appear in this magazine. Sussex Local cannot be held responsible for errors or omissions or claims made by contributors. Views and opinions of contributors are not necessarily those of the publisher.

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Joe Brown 60th anniversary

Massive tour and box set to celebrate six decades in music On 22nd February 2020 Joe and his band play Worthing Assembly Hall and we have a pair of tickets to the show up for grabs plus a copy of Joe’s best-selling album ‘Live In Liverpool’ comprising two CDs and a DVD. For more information please visit www.joebrown.co.uk

Joe Brown has, incredibly, been playing music professionally for over 60 years. His career has spanned the genres, from music hall to skiffle, rock ‘n’ roll to contemporary.

One of the first British guitar pioneers and a champion of the ukulele, Joe is held in high regard by both his peers and public alike.

Currently on a massive 79 date 60th Anniversary tour he also releases a special 60th Anniversary Limited Edition box set featuring six CDs, a DVD, a book and more. A terrific tribute to a musician’s life well lived.

Win a pair of tickets / a copy of ‘Live in Liverpool’ To enter the competition answer the question below: Q: How many dates does Joe Brown have for his 60th anniversary UK tour? a) 79 b) 60 c) 68 Send your answer and contact details to: Joe Brown Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/features/ competitions Winner drawn after 31st January 2020. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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Local News

Findon Valley Residents’ Association (FVRA) We wish thank all our members for their support last year and we hope that more residents will join us and participate in helping to run the Association. We are all volunteers and the more people that become involved the easier the workload. So why not make 2020 the year to become part of our community.

Annual Subscriptions Annual membership is £3 per household or £1.50 for a single occupant. Payment is due from the 1st January which can be paid at the Findon Valley Post Office newsagents counter or by Standing Order with a payment date prior to March 31st, as the road collectors sheets are printed at the beginning of April. Bank details can be requested by emailing membership@findonvalley.org or by calling the membership secretary on 07757703127.

Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan Consultation Adur and Worthing Councils, with key partners, have prepared a local cycling and walking infrastructure plan (LCWIP) during the last 12

Findon Parish Council Edited extracts from the draft minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 28th October 2019.

Updated Findon Neighbourhood Development Plan Working Group (UFNDPWG) The Chairman invited David Hutchison, Working Group Lead, to provide an update. There might be the need to obtain a limited legal opinion regarding legal interpretation as part of the ‘fact check’ process of the Reg 16 Consultation. An initial telephone conference call with the barrister would cost £500 plus VAT and a further £1000 plus VAT should FPC wished to proceed with a legal opinion. An informal briefing session would be arranged with all parish councillors and Mr Hutchison. The Sussex Assoc of Local Councils (SALC) had invited the UFNDPWG to share information with them once the Examiner’s report had been published in the public domain Resolved: that Findon PC as ‘qualifying body’: 1) notes the progress of the UFNDPWG; and 2) agrees in principle to the costs of an initial conference call (£500 plus VAT) and legal opinion (£1000 plus VAT) if required.

Community Speedwatch The Chairman introduced the report (as previously circulated) and the Clerk referred to the Community Speedwatch team that had been set up in East

months. The Councils have committed to producing this plan against the backdrop of declaring a climate emergency as well as encouragement from the Department for Transport.

Your feedback is now needed to help to define the strategic network, and a final plan, in preparation for adoption early in the new year. The plan can be viewed at the Town Hall between 9:00am - 5:00pm, until Monday 6th January 2020.

Auditor Needed We are seeking an honorary auditor for our annual accounts. This would suit any accountant or bookkeeper, including retired, and currently takes less than 4 hours per year! Anybody who would like to consider helping should please contact lance.allen@findonvalley.org. Thank you.

Feedback We hope that everyone enjoyed our Christmas Fair in the Valley and would very much appreciate your comments on this event. We are now looking for your ideas for community activities for this year and for more volunteers to help organise such events.

Please contact our Chairman on 01903 263038 or email maggie.winter@findonvalley.org Residents’ Surgery Saturday, 4th January 10.00am – 12.00pm, Residents’ Surgery in the library. www.findonvalley.org Preston village. Resolved: that the Clerk liaises with East Preston Parish Council to explore the process for a Community Speedwatch team in Findon.

Defibrillator Cabinet The Clerk introduced the report (as previously circulated) regarding the purchase of a suitable external cabinet and other items for the defibrillator to be installed at Nepcote Green. Resolved: that Findon Parish Council approves the purchase of a polycarbonate Model 4000 external cabinet at a cost of £540 plus VAT. Clerk’s report It was suggested to consider a small orchard or trees on Pond Green in memory of the late George Goddard, which could be taken forward as part of any proposed Pond Green enhancements.

A village information sign would be useful and could initially include a map of the village in a board on Nepcote Green.

The proposed Fun Run in April 2020 was supported in principle as it would promote health and wellbeing.

FPC did not support the request from Safari Pizzas for a weekly evening use of their mobile pizza Land Rover due to the impact on existing businesses and the impact of traffic and parking. www.findonparishcouncil.gov.uk

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Local Walks - January All walks are led by friendly, trained volunteers - please do check with the leaders named below for full details and for any last minute changes.

Health walks are 30 – 90 minutes, supported by Walking for Health & Horsham District Council (HDS). Level 2 & Level 3 are more challenging, for fitter walkers, supported by HDC. Wed 1st 10:00am Henfield Byways 2-3 miles 1 hr Health Meet Henfield Library, High Street, Henfield, BN5 9HN. Lovely walk around the twittens, ginnells and snickets of Henfield. No dogs.

Anne 01273 493671 Fri 3rd 11:00am Southwater 2.6 miles 75 mins Health Meet in the Visitor Centre car park of the Country Park, (off Cripplegate Lane, RH13 9UN). Not suitable for wheelchairs or prams. Sorry no dogs.

Alex 01403 273751 Sat 4th 2:00pm Rackham Hill 2.7 miles 1 hr 15 mins Level 2 Meet in Kithurst Hill car park. Off the Storrington to Amberley Road (B2139).

Nearby postcode RH20 4HW. Refreshments provided and dogs welcome.

Mick 01903 745971 Sun 5th 10:00am Chanctonbury Ring 3 miles 1 hr 15 mins Level 3 Meet in the Washington South Downs Way Car Park, Washington Borstal, nearby postcode RH20 4AZ. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided.

Mick 01903 745971 Tue 7th 11:00am Steyning Health Centre Walk 2 miles 75 mins Level 2 Meet at Steyning Health Centre, Tanyard Lane, BN44 3RJ. Includes some stiles and inclines.

Ann 01903 297553 Wed 8th 10:30am Horsham Park Stroll 1+ mile 30 or 60 mins Health Meet at bandstand in Carfax (RH12 1FD). Choose a 30 or 60 mins flat walk on good paths, an incline under Albion Way, around park and pond.

Emmy 01403 255517 Fri 10th 11:00am Barns Green 2 miles 60 mins Health Meet in new car park above the Village Hall, RH13 0PT. One gentle incline, some views but can be muddy. Well behaved dogs welcome.

Chatter 07720 714306 Sat 11th 9:00am Wiston/Steyning Dog Walk 2 miles 75 mins Level 2 Meet at Steyning Cricket Pavilion, BN44 3LE. A walk for dog owners into accessible areas of the Steyning Downland. Maximum of two dogs per handler.

Ann 01903 297553 Sat 11th 2:00pm Under the Downs 3.6 miles 1 hr 45 mins Level 2 Meet at Storrington Rec. Ground car park RH20 4BG. This is a short walk towards the bottom of the South Downs. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided.

Mick 01903 745971 Sun 12th 10:00am Washington Common & Downs 5 miles 2 hrs Level 3 Meet at Georges Lane National Trust car park RH20 3BN. A lovely circular walk, Some very steep steps and stick(s) are advised. Dogs welcome.

Mick 01903 745971 Wed 15th 10:30am Storrington Riverside Walk 2.5 miles 90 mins Health Meet at Storrington Recreation Ground Car Park, RH20 4PG. This flat, well surfaced walk is ideal for people who want an easy walk.

Mick 01903 745971 Sat 18th 2:00pm Thakeham Circular 3 miles 1.5 hrs Level 2 Meet in Thakeham Church car park, RH20 3EP. Parts of this route can be wet and muddy. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided. Not suitable for buggies. Mick 01903 745971 Sun 19th 10:00am Wiggonholt Common 5.2 miles 2 hrs Level 3 Meet in the RSPB Wiggonholt Overflow Car Park, RH20 2EL. This walk takes us through the RSPB reserve and to Parham Park grounds. Dogs welcome.

Mick 01903 745971 Sat 25th 2:00pm Fryern Park 3 miles 1 hr 15 mins Level 2 Meet at Storrington Rec. Ground C.P Car Park RH20 4BG. Dogs welcome.

Mick 01903 745971 Mon 27th 10:00am West Chiltington 5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 2 Meet West Chiltington Rec ground CP, Mill Road, RH20 2PZ. Some stiles.

Dogs allowed on leads through the private paths and farmland.

Irene 01403 783637 Mon 27th 10:30am Cowfold - Snowdrop walk 4.8 miles 2.5 hrs Level 2 Meet in the middle of the village at the football field, RH13 8BL. Gentle flat circular walk. WILL be wet and muddy in places. May see snowdrops. No Dogs. Jill 07780 701184 Thu 30th 10:00am Barns Green going South 5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 2 Meet in the car park above the Village Hall, Barns Green RH13 0PT. A fairly flat walk, with a couple of inclines. 5+ stiles. Can be muddy. No dogs.

Lynne 01403 268157

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Motoring News A Fully Electric Car Is the Best Choice for 1 in 5 Buyers An electric vehicle is the best option for nearly one-infive new car buyers in the UK, according to exclusive research.

The What Car? What Fuel? calculator found a whopping 63.8% of new car buyers should opt for a hybrid or plug-in hybrid vehicle as their next car.

Analysis of the daily mileage, driving habits and vehicle requirements for more than 8400 users of the What Fuel? Calculator shows 19.2% of drivers could use a fully electric vehicle (EV) as their daily vehicle without compromising their routine.

Editor Steve Huntingford hopes that the more people learn about the benefits of running and owning an electric car, the faster the technology can reach its full potential.

Volkswagen Delivers 100,000th e-GOLF The model was launched in 2014 as the brand’s second battery electric vehicle and is now one of the most successful electric vehicles in Europe.

The anniversary vehicle was painted in “Pure White” (pictured).

The delivery milestone of 100,000 vehicles is confirmation of the e- 100,000th e-Golf Golf’s success.

Ford wins International Van of the Year award 2020 Ford of Europe scored a unique 1-2 in the International Van of the Year Award 2020 competition. It secured the title with its range of Transit Custom Hybrids, which won comprehensively, scoring 97 points, with its nearest challenger (coincidently from its own stable) the new Ford Transit EcoBlue Hybrid in second place on 54 points.

Bentley turns 100 and plants 100 Trees Bentley Motors is planting 100 native British trees around it’s site in Crewe. As Bentley continues to focus on sustainablility, they feel this is a practical initiative for them to take as well as a fitting way to mark the end of their important centenary year.

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Sussex Snippets Turning Tides, in partnership with Brighton Women’s Centre and Safe in Sussex, have successfully secured a Tampon Tax funding grant. This will help support women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in areas across West Sussex. www.turning-tides.org.uk Aldingbourne Trust WorkAid team won the Employee/ Team of the Year award at Arun Business Partnership Awards on 15th November at the Hilton Avisford Park Hotel, The WorkAid team work across West Sussex helping people with learning disabilities and/or autism spectrum conditions into work. For more details see: www.aldingbournetrust.org/workaid The Bright Horizons Foundation for Children opened two new Bright Spaces for Sussex Police on 21 November. The Bright Spaces are located in two Victim Suites in Sussex police stations. Victims and witnesses across Sussex are now able to give evidence in a safe and secure environment without having to travel a long way or have to face their perpetrators in court.

The Home of Rolls-Royce was recently honoured to become the stage for a fundraising evening for The Sussex Snowdrop Trust. Over 100 guests gathered at the Goodwood site in aid of this Walberton based charity, which provides nursing care at home for children who have a life-threatening or terminal illness, and offers emotional and financial support for their families. www.thesussexsnowdroptrust.com CLIC Sargent supports children and young people with cancer. Volunteers are needed to help with events in 2020; they are looking for help with bucket collections taking place across Sussex for World Cancer Day, 1 – 4 February. Also for longer term volunteers to help with collection tins, events and raising awareness in the local community. Please email Rose at rose.bailey@clicsargent.org.uk.

Volunteers are joining Sussex Police to support victims of fraud. 23 volunteers will work with officers to contact local individuals and businesses who have recently reported scams to Action Fraud. They will be offering tailored prevention advice on areas such as telephone/mobile phone scams, identity theft and online hacking. They will also signpost victims to Safe Space Sussex for free access to local support services.

A major new initiative has launched to plant 5,000 trees across the South Downs National Park. Coinciding with National Tree Week in November. “Trees for the Downs” will aim to restore trees that have been lost due to pests and diseases, including Ash Dieback and Dutch Elm Disease. The South Downs National Park Trust, the official charity for the National Park, is now aiming to raise £61,500 to plant the trees. www.southdowns.gov.uk Ditchling Museum, King Edward VII Sanatorium in Easebourne, The Riverside House in Lewes, Nithurst

Farm in Upperton and Easebourne Community Space, near Midhurst all won awards at the South Downs National Park's first Design Awards. These awards recognise outstanding design projects in the first decade of the National Park. www.southdowns.gov.uk Bee Lines campaign which aims to restore flower-rich habitats for pollinators in the South Downs has now raised more than £27,000. The latest fundraising boost has come from Forest Holidays, which gave just over £9,400. Midhurst Rother College pupils also raised funds recently. The campaign is aiming to raise £75,000 to help farmers and other landowners create new wildflower corridors – essentially a “road system” for insects – that will link habitats and encourage pollination. Mark.Rose@southdowns.gov.uk Arrests of children in Sussex have been reduced by 69% in eight years, research published by the Howard League for Penal Reform revealed. Research has shown that each contact a child has with the criminal justice system drags them deeper into it, leading to more crime.

100 solar panels from a Sussex school are looking for a new home. If you know of a good use for them email: hello@ovesco.co.uk and write up to 200 words on how you would use them. The panels will be gifted to a not-for-profit project or if you want to buy the panels for commercial reasons, a donation to the OVESCO Sunny Solar Schools project will be requested. Applications by 31st January.

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High Salvington Scouts The sixth Worthing Scout Group meets in the upstairs hall of Saint Michaels Church in High Salvington. All sections within the group offer places for both boys and girls, with Beavers for age 6 to 8 years which meets on Tuesdays at 5:15 pm; Cubs for ages 8 to 10 1/2 meet on Tuesdays from 6:30 pm. Air Scouts for ages 10 1/2 to 14 meet on Friday evenings at 7:30 pm. The Scout Organisation gives children great opportunities for learning, adventure and making new friends. For more details please contact Chris Mantell on 07860 376803 or Margot Herbert on 07803 703259.

Bowls club raises £1,000 Worthing Indoor Bowls Club raised £1,000 for Care for Veterans from a charity day they held recently.

The event, sponsored by Woods Travel, saw club members take part in an internal competition.

Free singing course A new “Learn to Sing” course starts on January 15th.

It is free for six weeks to encourage men to sing, make new friends and experience all the fantastic health benefits that singing can bring. The course is being run by the award winning Chorus Vocal Fusion Acapella with their Director Zoe Peate on Wednesdays at the Steyning Centre 7.15 – 8.15pm.

The course is designed to help those who want to try out singing for the first time or make a welcome return. You will learn a song within the group, which makes it less daunting. And, very importantly, you do not have to be able to read music.

More information from John Higgins 01444 482183 vocalfusionacapella@gmail.com

A raffle and lunch were also held. Worthing Indoor Bowls Club is located in Durrington On Sea, at the entrance of Field Place. The purpose-built premises were opened in 1963 and the club has a total membership of 500. www.worthingibc.co.uk

Notices: info@sussexlocal.net.

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Sleeping out for charity On Saturday 23rd November, a record 48 supporters of Turning Tides braved the cold to support the charity and help end local homelessness. It was a cold and very wet night but people from all backgrounds came together in solidarity and with a real sense of community spirit to send the message that homelessness must end!

The youngest supporter was just 14 years old and the oldest 70, brought together by a common goal. All sorts of groups and individuals participated, including NCS Concordia, Barnham Opticians, Priavo, Kreston Reeves, Jacobs Steel, Equiniti, Turning Tides staff, the Littlehampton Mayor and Worthing youth council, amongst others. They all arrived to bed down for the night in the playground of Broadwater Primary School, to gain a small insight into how it feels to sleep rough for a night.

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by UK Harvest, participants had a Q&A session followed by some music from the CEO John Holmstrom accompanied by Tony on guitar. It was a sleepless night for most and all were grateful to be going back their homes in the morning.

Among the sleepers was Matt Jacobs Matt Jacobs, Managing Director of from Jacobs Steel estate agents who, equipped with just a basic sleeping bag and some cardboard, raised over ÂŁ500.

One week later, with temperatures plummeting, Adur & Worthing Councils and partners stepped up its support for rough sleepers. In addition to the two night shelters already running in Worthing staffed by expert teams and volunteers co-ordinated by Storm, the Councils are activating Severe Weather Emergency Protocols (SWEP).

This releases funding to enable Turning Tides to provide extra overnight accommodation for those in need while the Council’s Outreach teams, supported

by Worthing Tabernacle, also provide a drop in from 7am to 9am when the shelters close and until day services are open.

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Health & Wellbeing

Free ways to get in shape in January

By Heather Smith

So much about getting healthy seems to be expensive, but actually, there are plenty of things you can do which will improve your health hugely which don’t cost a penny.

Changes to our lifestyle and environment are often overlooked, but are actually some of the most powerful things we can do to improve our health and energy levels, and to cut some body fat.

The first has to be sleep If you sleep well, you feel good, and you’ll find it easier to make good food choices. People who don’t sleep enough eat an average of 20% more calories than people who do sleep well.

Pay attention to your nightly routine as a first step to improving your sleep. Turn screens off at least an hour before bed, have a soak in the bath and read a book!

Next, is daylight Morning daylight boosts your serotonin, which is the wake-up hormone which helps you feel happy, and hopefully has a knock-on effect on the choices you make for the rest of the day!

Whatever the weather, you’ll get a boost in serotonin if you get at least 30 minutes of daylight before noon.

This will have a positive effect on your sleep too.

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Symphorians Church Hall, New Road Mon 9.30 AM

WORTHING Charmandean Centre

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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

Down-time Stress is a big deal.

Lose the guilt and start prioritising time for yourself.

Meditating, walking and reading are all great options.

The ultimate free – fasting!

Going for periods during the day when you’re not eating is the ultimate time-saving freebie! A great entry level to fasting is simply waiting to eat breakfast until you’re hungry, having lunch when you’re hungry, then eating dinner as early as possible. This should give you at least 12 hours without food overnight.

Or, you could take a more planned approach. You could skip breakfast altogether and not eat until lunchtime to give a longer fast, but a better option is to eat your calories at breakfast and lunch, then skip dinner altogether. This is more difficult for most of us to achieve, but remember that fasting doesn’t have to be something you do every single day.

Heather Smith is a fat loss specialist Personal Trainer. Get in touch for a free five-day meal plan www.fitbiztraining.co.uk

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Worthing Samaritans Bringing hope to life

By Lynn Smith For fifty years Worthing Samaritans has been offering people a safe place to talk, at any time, in their own way and about whatever is bothering them. From its current location in Lennox Road the Worthing branch is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week – providing emotional support to anyone who needs to talk to someone anonymously, regardless of age.

Set up nationally in 1953, the Samaritans began opening branches throughout the United Kingdom and in 1969 Worthing and District Samaritans opened in rooms in Rivoli Buildings, Chapel Road. The President was Lavinia, Duchess of Norfolk and in that first year 175 people called the branch. The Lennox Road centre opened in 1976 and demand for services has grown year on year. In 1982, calls to the branch topped 10,000 for the first time, the increase in demand being attributed, at least in part, to recession and high unemployment. The Worthing Samaritans branch celebrated its silver anniversary in 1994 and the following year it received over 14,000 calls and was recognised by the Mayor in Worthing’s New Year’s Honours. In 2008 the branch began supporting the Samaritans Prison Listening Scheme in HMP Ford. In the branch’s fortieth year it began supporting callers via text messaging.

In 2010 a new sort of Outreach began, when the branch began working with staff at a local school, delivering Emotional Awareness sessions to around 350 senior pupils, and the following year it began working more closely with GP surgeries, to encourage GP referrals to Samaritans. Free calls were launched in 2015, also the year the branch joined Twitter. Significantly 2015 was the year that the Worthing branch became an affiliated branch to the Samaritans, a charity in its own right, rather than operating entirely under the central office umbrella.

Last year saw the branch celebrating its 50th anniversary with a number of events being held throughout the year, including a visit from HRH Duchess of Kent

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who unveiled a commemorative plaque and met volunteers. Director Liz Riach tells me that during the month of February last year, Worthing Samaritans answered 1,703 calls, spending 347 hours on these calls, compared to the 175 calls taken in the very first year.

Changing Times There have been tremendous changes to the way we live our lives over the last fifty years, particularly so in the area of technological changes and with the birth of social media. This made me wonder whether there have been significant changes in the types of issues people are presenting, compared to those issues seen in the early days. Liz Riach tells me that, “The need for emotional support for our callers is no different now than it was fifty years ago but day to day life has changed, especially with developments in technology.

Worthing Samaritans continue to support our callers as we did in 1969 offering a non-judgmental, confidential service.”

But Liz also says that, the “Samaritans Central Office are currently developing new methods for callers to contact us, such as Instant Messaging and the use of a “Listening App.” Keeping the Helpline open Worthing Samaritans is funded purely by donations.

Donating even a small amount every month can have an impact on the charity’s ability to answer more lifesaving calls – for instance, £5 per month could cover the cost of one call for help every month. For every £1 donated, 85p goes on services and 15p is invested in raising the next £1.

Additionally, Liz tells me, Worthing Samaritans is very fortunate to have a Charity Shop in Strand Parade, Durrington. “The income from the shop, raised by the tireless efforts of the Shop staff and volunteers, funds the costs of the Lennox Road building allowing us to continue to offer our service to the Community.” The branch also receives donations from various Outreach events. Liz Riach also says the charity receives a great deal of support from local people. “We promote awareness of Samaritans locally by giving talks at

businesses, schools and other organisations. The support we have was really apparent at the Worthing Pride Parade last year, which was a fantastic event.”

Providing a lifeline Statistics on the charity’s website reveal that every six seconds someone contacts the Samaritans, and that answering a single call costs £5.

A team of trained volunteers are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In 2017 there were 6,213 suicides in the UK and Republic of Ireland, tragically every single day around sixteen people decide to end their own life across England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. In the UK, men are three time more likely to take their own lives than women. Liz Riach says that there is, “A continuing need to ensure we have enough volunteers to provide our service; also we ensure we are able to cover the costs of operating the service from Lennox Road.”

More than 5 million calls for help nationwide Every six seconds Samaritans respond to a call for help. There is always a need for more volunteers and the Samaritans offer thorough and in-depth training, preparing volunteers for the different types of conversations they will have, providing them with new skills

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and the confidence to use them, including the ability to understand people and manage difficult conversations. There is no requirement for volunteers to be from a certain walk of life or to have been through a particular life experience; key attributes are to be over 18, to have a desire to help others and to be tolerant, non-judgmental and open-minded, and to be a good listener – to be able to listen without telling people what to do.

There are many ways to volunteer for the Samaritans, listening volunteers help answer calls and messages from people who need support, but other volunteers are also required to provide support with marketing, fundraising or by helping out in the shop. There are volunteer roles to suit a range of skills and available time. Anyone who has a few hours to spare a week may apply via the website or via the Recruitment line, details of which can be found on the website.

“The fact that somebody understood, did not criticise, did not palm me off, did not judge or advise... gave me back my confidence in me as a person.”

Samaritans caller.

Anyone can call the Samaritans and talk about whatever it is that is getting to them – you don’t have to be suicidal to ask for their help. Only around one in five calls are from people who are feeling suicidal, people call with all kinds of problems – depression, loneliness, stressful home or work situations, financial worries or abuse. Samaritans allow people to talk about

their issues and talk them through with a supportive, empathetic and respectful listener. The Samaritans is an entirely confidential service.

Contact: Samaritans Worthing, 2 Lennox Road, Worthing, BN11 1DA Tel – 01903 205 555 Freephone – 116 123 Email: jo@samaritans.org Twitter: @worthingSamswww.Samaritans.org

New Years resolutions “saving money”

By Richard Cohen FPFS ACII MCSI Chartered Financial Planner Happy New Year! Once the parties are finished with, you can move onto the less fun activity of making New Year’s resolutions. “Saving money” is often a popular one, just like giving up bad habits and getting fit. However, little thought is given to how it is going to be achieved and the focus is often on the short term which often fails to have any real benefit in the long run. Yet unlike a two-week juice cleanse, changes made to your finances can benefit you for months or even years to come.

It’s important to be realistic and create habits that can be sustained. Many people are familiar with crash diets cutting out large food groups. People manage it for a few weeks, lose a bit of weight then can’t sustain it and a month later are back where they started. Similarly, cutting your expenditure in half will give your bank balance a boost for the first month but you’re unlikely to keep it going long term. Far better to trim spending somewhat or better still, do it in a painless way but getting better value for money out of what you do spend. For example, reviewing insurance policies can make sure they are still needed, are still providing sufficient cover and still provide good value for money. I’ve lost count of the number

of times I’ve come across clients insuring pets that are long deceased!

Non-financial resolutions often involve cutting back on vices which typically has the welcome side effect of saving money. Regularly investing the money saved can reap rewards in the long run. £10 saved per week would give you £6,400 after five years with a 4% net return.

I don’t advocate chopping and changing your investments day to day but is it really likely that an investment you made many years ago that has never been reviewed, remains appropriate? Changes in legislation mean it could be in the wrong tax wrapper and you’re therefore donating more to the taxman than you need to, or the investments may be wholly inappropriate for current market conditions. Also, charges through modern plans are often far lower than older contracts, again presenting a money saving opportunity.

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

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Ecclesiastical brushes with Findon By local historian Valerie Martin

St. John the Baptist Churchyard - unknown artist Writing church history can be an interesting occupation if one does not mind hard work and has a lot of time. I have found that unknown sources have a fascination of their own. In July 1979 an unknown person recorded the following intriguing inscription uncovered on a tombstone in the St. John the Baptist Churchyard. It concerns a Findon character, a person unknown...... no name, no date..... but you must agree it gets you wondering who in fact it was.....

Affliction sore long time I bore; Physicians were in vain, Till god did please my soul o seize and ease me of my pain.

At the time of the Domesday book, Findon had a goodly population of 58 households. This comprised a grand total of 29 villagers, 23 smallholders and 6 slaves. As Findon was of some importance to be included in the book, this suggests the arrival of the building of a masonry church along with the presence of the first Lord of the Manor residing on the site of Findon Place.

In this story, Findon's Rector was Galfridus (Geoffrey) de Haspale (or Aspall). I will just call him Geoffrey.

Many centuries ago the Church was riddled with corruption. The monastic houses often kept the tithes for themselves as did the great rich barons, such as the man who had overall control of Findon, William de Braose, Lord of the Rape of Bramber.

The year 1279 was known in Findon as the year that the Great Findon Sheep Fair was confirmed by Royal proclamation and also for the dastardly murder of the Rector's shepherd. Geoffrey was the village's Rector from 1273 to 1287 and must surely have been an extremely busy man. His vocation entailed considerable travelling around the countryside — which must have been arduous, dangerous and time consuming in the 13th century.

From records it seems apparent that the cunning and conniving Geoffrey was shamelessly cashing in to an exorbitant degree on what was known as "the fine art

of pluralising"; that of holding more than one ecclesiastical position at a time.

Geoffrey had secured a fair number of sinecures in addition to the Findon parish. One such office in the capital London town, two in the diocese of Lincoln, one over in Rochester, Kent, another up in Hereford, one in Coventry, one in Salisbury and no less than a grand total of seven in Norwich. In addition to this list of duties, he was also the Canon of St. Paul’s and Master of St. Leonard’s Hospital at York. The total was seventeen offices altogether and these no doubt swelled Geoffrey's coffers. How could he have commuted from parish to parish in those days and give each community his personal attention I cannot imagine? It seems highly likely that his parishioners in Findon would hardly have benefited from his ministrations to any great extent during his fourteen years in office at Findon.

A certain William de Dene was employed as this Rector's shepherd in Findon. One fateful day, poor William was brutally attacked while tending the Rector's flock of sheep on the summit of Church Hill, this was recorded as — "On the top of Findon Hill". I know not the reason and as this all happened 740 years ago the mystery still lingers on today.

I think the Findon community has a most charming ancient church in St. John the Baptist, exhibiting the early English style of architecture. The church registers commenced in 1566. One of our ancient bells was 36 years old at the time and was cast in 1530 during the reign of King Henry VIII. It was closely followed by another cast in 1576 during the reign of Good Queen Bess the last of the five monarchs of the House of Tudor. Findon boasts a total of six church bells. There is a vertical climb up a ladder to the bell tower — only recommended for the adventurous!

There is also a Sanctus Bell and this is believed to go back to the 1100s and can be seen high above the pulpit. Such bells are comparatively few and far between and there are only three churches in our county with them. This bell was originally tolled at a point in the Eucharist service so that the Findon agricultural workers out in the fields could prepare themselves to stop their labours and be silent!

I particularly enjoy the descriptions of a certain Reverend of Findon from centuries past. He has long past into Findon's history. He was known as being of shrivelled stature and pale complexion with a pursed mouth as, "pinched as a vegetable left outside all night in the cold". This gentlemen was described more than once as appearing as....."a caterpillar sucking a turnip". Another acquaintance placed the Reverend in the category of appearing as a — "parched pea in a porridge pot". I will leave him to rest in peace and not reveal his identity.

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Recipe

Cheeseboard Pasta Bake

Dinner the whole family will enjoy

Ingredients (Serves 6) • 500g dried pasta • 300g leftover cheese, grated (I used Black Bomber, Blue Cloud & Sussex Brie) • 1 large knob of butter • 1 tbsp flour • 2 tsp mixed dried herbs • 300ml milk Several dollops of leftover cranberry sauce / chutney

Method 1. Pre heat the oven to gas mark 6, 200°c.

2. Place saucepan on a low heat and add the butter, flour and herbs to the pan mixing well to make a paste or a roux to be fancy. Begin to add the milk gradually, stirring continuously, once all the milk is in the pan increase the heat to medium and continue to stir for around 10 minutes until the milk is simmering and thickens. Meanwhile add pasta to salted boiling water following the packet’s cooking instructions 3. Once the milk has thickened, remove the pan from the heat and add two thirds of the cheese and stir for a couple of minutes.

4. Add drained pasta to the sauce and mix well before pouring the cheesy pasta into an oven proof dish.

5. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the pasta and dollop the leftover chutney / cranberry sauce, place in the oven for around 25-35 minutes until golden brown Village Larder will be closed from the 24th Dec at 4pm and reopen on the 2nd Jan 2020, thank you all for your custom throughout 2019 and we look forward to seeing you in 2020.

Recipe supplied by Hollie from Village Larder at Squires Garden Centre Washington, RH20 4AL.

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Gardening

In Your Garden Monthly gardening ideas and tasks

by Andrew Staib, Principal Designer of Glorious Gardens January Resolutions- to enjoy impermanence On a Saturday morning, when you look out of your window, does your garden invite you in or does it look wild, cold and without interest?

There is a trend to want our gardens to be like our new kitchens. Spotless, shining and minimal, with plastic decking and AstroTurf that will last not just for our lifetimes but for hundreds of thousands of years hygienic immortality.

But there are other ways to look at nature in January.

The frosts, snow and rains wreak havoc over the land and the perennials, with millions of years of experience, have scuttled their energy below ground to hibernate. The ghosts of our ancestors sow and repair and pray that they will survive.

The remaining stalks, seedheads and saggy stems are slowly becoming next year’s rich soil. In amongst this decaying fabric there are still many signs of life: bird prints, insect cocoons, spider webs lit up with dew and the profound smell of rotting leaves.

It is also possible to have a vibrant and colourful garden in this month, which will entice you outside.

Armed only with a camping chair, hot-water bottle, blanket and a flask we can soak up the end of beauty and the beauty in the middle of nature’s ruination.

A garden can be full of colourful berries and brightly stemmed shrubs, the bark of selected winter trees, interesting structures like internal hedges and topiary plus colourful evergreens peppered amongst winter branches.

A January garden can be a thing of great beauty, with both death and life intertwined.

As the cold and the lack of sunlight have denuded the garden and the rich juice of Summer has retreated into roots and trunks and bulbs, the bare bones of a garden can give a deep sense of artistry and peace.

We accept that things die, the twilights of winter remind us that all things come to an end, and yet life is powerful and patient. Even in January, often the coldest month of the year, we can sniff the stirrings of new beginnings. And while we are busy vowing never to overeat or drink again, the lean times of Winter can offer us something essential - a monochrome impartial beauty where things are not set up to entertain us or sell us something.

A Good Structure A garden no matter how small needs to have a well-

proportioned and interesting structure from which Spring and Summer can burst out of. As a designer I know that if the structure I have created looks good in Winter nothing much can go wrong with the infilling of plants later on. That’s why garden designers put most of their energy into making sure the layout works first before anything else.

through the door A good structure can be created by many elements.

Internal hedges can paradoxically make the garden feel bigger by separating areas and making smaller ‘rooms’ in which a person needs to wander and explore from space to space.

Good hedging that looks good in winter are Beech, Yew, Holly and Portuguese Laurel (please avoid Cherry Laurel. There is enough of it already in the world plus the bright green, plastic-looking leaves can almost deny that Winter is here, which I think is a shame.)

Topiary Topiary doesn’t have to be just Box balls and squirrel shaped shrubs. You can ‘cloud’ prune all manner of hedges and shrubs into interesting pyramids, clouds, saucers, columns and blobs, which can create a strong presence in Winter, especially if you have a few of them well balanced in different areas.

Also you can choose plants that have a sculptural appearance. Imagine lots of the conifer Prunus mugo Carsten’s Wintergold placed throughout the beds.

Pots and Sculpture Once the flower show is done, ornamental pots and sculpture come into their own in Winter and they are no longer having to compete with the effulgence of nature. If you place them in focal point locations they will lift your garden to a different level. If at all possible, go Big with them. Even in a small garden they will get lost and look twee if too small and cheap-looking.

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Small evergreen plants As well as the obvious Winter shrubs and trees that don’t lose their leaves think about combinations of a few plants dotted around together.

Some examples of perennials with striking Winter foliage are: Cotton Lavender, Stacys bizantia, Rosemary, Bergen delavayi with its fat purple leaves, Hebes, Liriop miscarry and Tiarella Spring Symphony.

Seedheads Seedheads are very popular today. They are good for wildlife and look great in Winter sunsets or in the morning covered in frost.

Some examples are: Rudbekia laciniata, Sedums, Monada, Verbenba bonsariensis, Veronicastum virginicum and Phlomis plus the great, slightly goofy, flower heads of Hydrangeas.

Colourful deciduous plants Shrubs and trees with interesting colours and textures are: Acer griseuk, Acer negundo ‘Winter Lightening’, Betula Grayswood Ghost, the twisted branches of Corylus contort, any of the Cornus especially Midwinter Fire, dwarf Willows like ‘Nana’ plus Rubus cockburnianus (this name sends giggles into any horticultural class as you can imagine).

Grasses Half the value of having ornamental grasses in your garden is that during Winter they go a hay/bronze

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colour and still move wonderfully in the wind. Grasses that really retain their shape are Calimagrostis Karl Foerster, Panicum Heavy Metal and any of the Miscanthus varieties.

Berries Pyracantha, Catoneaster and Berberis all keep their berries way into Winter and are great cheap birdfeeds.

Fruit and Flowers Some trees and shrubs have learnt to come on stage when for most the show is over.

Malus Red Sentinal keeps its bright red fruit on its branches almost the whole way through Winter. Mahonia Lionel Fortescue has lovely fragrant yellow flowers, plus other flowering plants make their appearance. Viburnum bodnantense ‘Dawn’, Helleborous, some of the Clematis, Winter Jasmine, Winter Heather and of course Snowdrops.

Water Having water in the garden can be a really wonderful luxury but in Winter it becomes essential. It reflects the ethereal sky and emphasises the stillness of Winter. So after a day Xmas shopping and having retreated yourself from steaming at the queues, the worries that you have forgotten something and the extra mince pie you know you shouldn’t have eaten, let your Winter garden help you pare down to what is most important and beautiful in life.

Where to visit I was struck recently by a visit to West Dean near Lavant, West Sussex. It has some wonderful Winter structure with flowing hedges, smart rows of Victorian greenhouses, cloud pruned Yew trees plus classical pergolas and a pool. Also there are lots of trained fruit in different shapes and Winter is the perfect time to see how they have been pruned and how the structure of the branches has been created. Well worth a trip this month.

January tasks • Time to prune your roses.

• All the shoots from last year’s Wysteria growth can be pruned back to two buds from the flowering spur, apart from any runners that you want to direct into a framework.

• Apple and pear trees need reducing depending on their age.

• You can begin to force Rhubarb now.

• Greenhouses and sheds can be cleaned and sorted out.

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Property

Energy performance certificates (EPCs)

By Chris Ennis FRICS We have all seen them, multi coloured slips on new electric appliances, and on estate agents’ sales particulars. An EPC is a review of a property’s energy ‘rating’ used to determine energy consumption and it is a useful tool enabling home owners to improve the efficiency and running costs of their home. We must surely all be mindful of climate change and ‘green issues’ and I would urge you all to study the EPC to help save both the planet, and some cash.

The EPC is shown on a colour and numeric coded scale from A (<100) to G (1>), ‘A’ being the most efficient with the cheapest fuel bills. The EPC on any property which has changed hands in the last few years is available to inspect online at the EPC register and once issued will be valid for 10 years. All properties should have an EPC when either sold, or let.

Rented property should have an EPC of ‘E’ or above, or the landlord could face a substantial fine.

The EPC shows the effect on energy consumption of making environmental changes at the property…

maybe changing to low energy lighting, changing the water boiler, upgrading window systems or providing photovoltaic /passive energy systems.

The EPC document is, of course, the product of a computer program which is currently programmed to the standard assessment procedure 12 (SAP 12) guidelines. These guidelines will soon be revised to a new standard of SAP 10 in which, amongst other things brings ‘rating equity’ between both gas and electricity where previously disparity had existed.

This alteration will encourage the use of more electric central heating systems and other green energy measures to facilitate the government aim of phasing out gas fired boilers and hobs in new property from 2025. This may affect some property values.

Fortunately, the newest generation of electric heaters are attractive, efficient, easy and cheap to install, and easy to control with in-built timers and thermostats.

Having installed and used the newest electric heaters I can speak highly of them. Don’t worry, you wont freeze in 2026!

Chris Ennis FRICS email: surveyor1@talktalk.net 01903 261 217 or www.propdoctor.co.uk

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Finance

Four steps to appointing the right Independent Financial Adviser (IFA)

By Ivan Lyons, Chartered Financial Planner As you may recall, within an earlier edition of Sussex Local, I outlined ‘What is an Independent Financial Adviser?’ If you haven’t worked with a financial adviser before, it can be difficult to know what to expect. We’ve broken the appointment process down into four initial steps – an Introductory Meeting, a Fact Find, Analysis & Recommendation, and Implementation & Review. Following this four step plan will help you to get the best out of your IFA. 1. The Introduction Your chosen financial adviser will usually begin by spending around 30-60 minutes with you to understand what you are looking for, and explain how their services could help you. At Investment Solutions we offer this service at no obligation or cost.

As well as giving you an introduction to their fees and services, it gives you the opportunity to check you’ve found an individual you trust and can get on well with. It’s worth remembering that a good financial adviser is likely to be somebody that you develop an ongoing relationship with as you are likely to need their advice at various stages throughout your life.

The IFA should make clear how they charge, and provide you with a client agreement document summarising their fees and services. This document should also explain the maximum amount payable under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme should you in future have cause to dispute the advice you receive.

It is important you understand in which product areas they are fully independent and in which they may be tied to particular product providers.

If you are happy with what you have heard, then you should agree to be advised by the IFA and begin the “Fact Find” 2. The Fact Find Your IFA will spend around an hour with you, gathering a full picture of your: - Current finances – savings, investments, loans, property and income - Future goals – personal and career - Family situation - Attitude to risk and any other investment preferences you may have This information allows your IFA to build a full picture of your needs across the short, medium and long term. Your IFA will provide you with a written sum-

mary of your discussion. You should read this carefully and ensure its accuracy as it will form the basis of the IFA’s recommendation.

3. Analysis and Recommendation Your IFA will discuss with you a full financial plan tailored to your specific needs and goals. This will give consideration to: - How your wealth is organised. Should you be saving more, paying down your mortgage faster, moving savings into investments or pensions and/or increasing the amount of protection you have?

- How well diversified your investment portfolio is across different asset classes.

- Should you be taking on more or less risk to achieve the growth or income required to achieve your goals?

- Are you making full use of available tax shields and allowances such as pensions, ISAs, Capital Gains Tax allowance and salary sacrifice?

You should understand how the IFA’s recommendation is aligned with your goals and the level of risk associated with the plan.

Once you have discussed and agreed a plan, your IFA will again summarise their recommendations and reasons for it in writing.

4. Implementation and Review Your IFA can take care of all product applications for you. You should agree with your IFA a time to review your portfolio. A reputable firm will conduct ongoing reviews on a regular basis in exchange for an annual adviser charge.

And Finally: We are here to help!

Investment Solutions, Grafton House, 26 Grafton Road, Worthing, BN11 1QT. 01903 214640 email Ivan at: ilyons@graftonhouse.net or you can visit www.investment-solutions.co.uk ‘Investment Solutions’ is the trading name of Investment Solutions Wealth Management Ltd who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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Paws for thought

Vaccinations

In human health, vaccination has become such a routine word that we forget how powerful it can be.

Thanks to vaccination smallpox has been eradicated and polio has almost been wiped out. A Dr Imogen massive campaign of vaccination Wainwright-Jones against rabies in stray dogs in India has already reduced the incidence of this terrible disease.

However, over the past few years there has been a marked decline in vaccination uptake both in the human and animal world, leading to an alarming increase in preventable diseases such as measles and Rubella in people and parvovirus and distemper in dogs; many doctors and vets qualifying in the last 15 years had never previously seen these.

The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) have recently published a report quoting an 18% fall in the number of dogs, cats and rabbits getting vaccinated over the last three years (PDSA Animal Wellbeing report 2019). They also found that around a third of pets are not receiving regular booster vaccination.

The PDSA describe this as a ‘ticking time bomb’!

In order for vaccination to be fully effective at least 95% of individuals need to be vaccinated. As num-

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bers drop below that we risk outbreaks of the disease which is why we are now hearing about outbreaks of measles in children.

When diseases fall to low levels - due to successful vaccination programmes, it is very easy to forget the threat of those illnesses, and the misery they can cause.

Vaccination offers the most effective way of protecting pets from infectious diseases such as canine parvovirus, canine distemper, infectious canine hepatitis, canine parainfluenza and leptospirosis, cat flu, feline infectious enteritis, feline leukaemia virus and chlamydophila and myxomatosis in rabbits.

Every vaccine lasts for different lengths of time, depending on the disease it is protecting against. Most animals require regular boosters to “remind” the immune system and enhance the level of protection.

Don’t forget that if you are taking your pet abroad the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) means that, before travelling, your pet needs to be vaccinated against rabies; if Brexit happens then this process may change so please check the government website www.gov.uk/ take-pet-abroad. Your veterinary team will be able to advise you on all aspects of vaccination.

Crossways Veterinary Group, Findon Road Findon Valley, School Hill Storrington & High Street Steyning 01903 877325 www.crosswaysvets.co.uk

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Steyning Grammar School Year 10 Engineers presented their Electric Car ideas to a team of judges. Innovation and creativity were demonstrated with great presentation skills and subject knowledge. Congratulations to all who took part especially 'Oceanic Ltd' for winning the investment! Highlights included an AI electric delivery mini car, an Electric 4x4 as well as upcycling a 1974 Ford Fiesta into a modern day electric vehicle.

Special thank you to the judges!

in the top 10% nationally and go on to a further competition in March 2020.

• The highest results of any school who entered in West Sussex in three of the 5 categories.

• Aaron P scored a perfect 200 and has been invited to a special day at Oxford University for the top 50 students in the country.

Aaron P scored a perfect 200

National Computing Challenge

BEBRAS National Computing Challenge Another brilliant, and even better year for SGS • A record 72 students across the school were placed

Year 8 students from our Rock Road and Church Street Campuses organised and ran fantastic Careers Fairs in the last few weeks. Students were able to walk around stands and research the types of careers they would like to do when they are older.

Luke Talbot Assistant Headteacher, www.sgs.uk.net

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Competition / Business Directory

Billionaire Boy

Money can’t buy you friends!

From the award-winning West End producers of Gangsta Granny and Awful Auntie comes this amazing new production of David Walliams’ best-selling story!

Joe Spud is twelve years old and the richest boy in the country! He has his own sports car, two crocodiles as pets and £100,000 a week pocket money! But what Joe doesn’t have is a friend. So he decides to leave his posh school and start at the local comp. But things don’t go as planned for Joe and life becomes a rollercoaster as he tries to find what money can’t buy!

“I absolutely loved the BSC’s terrific productions of Gangsta Granny and Awful Auntie so I can’t wait to see

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their brand new production of Billionaire Boy! It promises to be a brilliant show!” David Walliams.

We have a family ticket available to see Billionaire Boy at the Pavilion Theatre, Worthing. Winner can choose from 30th April to 3rd May, subject to availability.

David Williams For more information call the Box Office 01903 206206 or visit www.worthingtheatres.co.uk.

Win a family ticket to see Billionaire Boy in Worthing To enter the competition answer the question below: Q: What is the name of the boy featured in the show? a) Joe Spud b) Joe Squash c) Joe Spaghetti Send your answer and contact details to: Billionaire Boy Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/ features/competitions Winner drawn after 28th February 2020. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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