Sussex Local Magazine Findon - October 2019

October 2019

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

ROCKINGHORSE Charity helping sick children Charity helping sick children

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Angela Barnes tickets My Moozik children’s CD/Book

GARDENS Attracting birds

HISTORY

Charles II - escape through Sussex

NEWS

Councils, Schools & Charities

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

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October 2019 Cover image Hedgehog by Monicore www.pixabay.com

Welcome... .....to October, month of misty mornings, falling leaves and pumpkins. There are plenty of the latter on show this month at the wonderful Slindon Pumpkin Festival see what else is going on in the local area in our What’s On Guide.

There are two great competitions to enter this month - we have tickets to see comedian Angela Barnes perform at Komedia Brighton. You can also win a children’s music CD and signed book “My Moozik” - the brainchild of double-platinum selling artist Newton Faulkner.

Our main article this month is a charity profile on Rockinghorse, the official fundraising arm of the Royal Alexander Children’s Hospital. Poorly children from all across Sussex are treated at the “Alex” and Rockinghorse do an amazing job supporting the hospital. A big thank you to Georgia Brown who has written this piece and others for us over the summer.

Fortify your body against winter bugs and chills by boosting your immune system.

Find out how in our October Health article.

If you want to encourage birds to visit your garden, Andrew Staib has some great ideas in our Gardening article this month.

All this as well as part 1 of Charles II’s great escape across Sussex by Valerie Martin plus council and local community news, a recipe and more. Hope you enjoy the read and please keep sending us your local news stories.

Kris & Jeff

Quote of the month “The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.”

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Steyning Grammar School Jamie Bond – Waterpolo for England

Congratulations to Jamie (first row, 7th in from right) who has been selected to represent England at the U19 junior men’s and women’s Waterpolo North Sea Cup in Wales (September 7th-8th). The event will feature teams from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.

A-level results Sustained outstanding examination results from Steyning Grammar School’s Sixth Form College students, 98.2% pass rate at A Level.

Overall average A Level grade of a B and a Distinction for BTEC National and over 77% of grades at A*-C at A Level. Prestigious

Schools 15 progression destinations and offers at highly sought after research based universities including four students into Oxbridge.

Impressive higher level apprenticeships at Dyson and BMW. GCSE Results Record Progress - all students are achieving significantly better than national averages. Large improvement of 6% in the Basics 4 measure to 70% reflects our strengths in English and Maths.

Record top end achievement this year with 48% of students getting at least one grade 7 and 11% of students getting at least one grade 9. Overall 11% of grades achieved at Steyning were grades 8 to 9 equivalent of the old A* and above - the highest ever for our school. Outstanding Science results again 25% of students achieved a grade 9 in Biology.

At Steyning Grammar School we are proud of the fact we continue to teach a broad and balanced curriculum. We are particularly pleased with the progress of students in Photography, Music and Health and Social care where students on average achieved one grade better than students completing these courses nationally.

By Luke Talbot www.sgs.uk.net

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Findon Vale School October update What a busy start to the new academic year already here at Vale School in Findon Valley. We said goodbye to our Year 6 children at the end of last term but have welcomed 90 very excited new children to the Vale family this term. All the children looked very smart in their new uniforms, clutching their book bags - some weren’t so clean and tidy by the time they left, but that shows what great, hands-on fun they’ve had in school!

The children returning to us, in their new year groups, were excited to be back as well. There are lots of great activities and trips planned for all our year groups this year, starting with Year 5 visiting Chichester Planetarium. In preparation for this the whole year group walked up onto The Gallops, next to the school, and acted out the solar system between them! The Year 6 children have an exciting trip to a Living Rainforest as well this term.

No sooner have we admitted the new children but plans are already in place for children starting school in September 2020. Applications are now open for school places and if you have any queries about this you can contact the West Sussex County Council Admissions team.

www.valeschool.org

Year 5 look forward to trip to Chichester Planetarium

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The wonderful world of My Moozik!

Bridging the gap between nursery rhymes and the bad stuff!

My Moozik is a brand shiny new musical venture for children which is designed to bridge the gap between nursery rhymes and inappropriate pop music. The debut album ‘My Day’ is packaged with a beautifully illustrated, hardback, lyric book, and is the first album that parents will truly love as much as kids.

The album has been designed to take into account the role that music can play when it comes to helping children manage their routine and develop their emotional intelligence. The songs explore key themes such as kindness, making friends, why we learn, why we have to eat our greens and everything inbetween.

But make no mistake the album is chock full of catchy, contemporary pop songs which the children will love.

This impressive venture has been created by Lottie Faulkner, the sister and manager of

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double-platinum selling artist Newton Faulkner, who wrote and performed the songs with his older brother Toby and their friend Jimmy Sims. Their father, Keith Faulkner is a celebrated children’s author with well-known best-sellers such as The Wide Mouth Frog.

My Moozik will be donating a percentage of profits to primary schools around the country to help fund music lessons for children unable to access them.

To pre-order the album visit www.mymoozik.com

Win a signed copy of CD & Book of My Day from My Moozik To enter the competition answer the question below: Q: Who created My Moozik? a) Hannah b) Lottie c) Laura Send your answer and contact details to: My Moozik Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/features/ competitions Winner drawn after 31st October 2019. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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Local Walks - October 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. Tue 1 9:30am Buchan Country Park 3 miles 1 hr Level 2 Meet in the car park off Horsham Road (A2220), RH11 9HQ, on the Crawley to Horsham side of the dual carriageway. No dogs.

Emmy 01403 255517 Tue 2 11:00am Steyning Health Centre Walk 2 miles 75 mins Level 2 Meet at Steyning Health Centre, Tanyard Lane, BN44 3RJ. Various routes taking in parts of Steyning and the outskirts. Includes some stiles and inclines.

Ann 01903 297553 Fri 4 10:00 am The Haven going South 5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 2 Meet at the lay-by opposite The Blue Ship RH14 9BS. A fairly flat walk takes us south, through fields and woodland. Sorry, no dogs.

Margaret 01403 262311 Fri 4 11:00am Barns Green 2 miles 60 mins Health Meet in new car park above the Village Hall, enter by way of the car park outside the Village Hall which is marked by yellow road markings RH13 0PT. Well behaved dogs welcome.

Chatter 07720 714306 Sun 6 10am Highden Hill & Windlesham 4.6 miles 1 hr 45 mins Level 3 Meet in Chantry Hill car park, Chantry Lane, Storrington. This is a circular downland walk with wonderful views and tracks around Windlesham. Includes a steep hill. Dogs welcome.

Mick 01903 745971 Wed 10 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. May be extended if walkers wish to walk further. No dogs.

Anne 01273 493671 Sat 12 9:00am Three Woods and Sullington Hill 8 miles 3.5 hrs Level 3 Meet at Storrington Recreation Ground car park RH20 4BG. Great views. Refreshments provided at the end of the walk.

Mick 01903 745971 Wed 16 10:00am Slindon Folly 5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 3 Meet in the car park in Slindon Wood/Common - off Park Lane. A circular walk steadily climbing through fields and woods, summit above the Slindon Folly. No dogs.

Mike 07855 502023 Sat 19 2:00pm Roundabout West Chiltington 3.8 miles 1 hr 45 mins Level 2 Meet at West Chiltington Village Hall, RH20 2PZ. A lovely varied walk around West Chiltington. Dogs welcome, refreshments provided.

Mick 01903 745971 Sun 20 10am Three Woods Walk 8 miles 3 hrs Level 3 Meet at Georges Lane National Trust Car park RH20 3BN. A lovely circular walk, great views. Some very steep steps. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided.

Mick 01903 745971 Wed 23 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 25 10am Clayton Windmills 5.5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 3 Meet in the car park (Jack and Jill) Mill Lane, off A273, BN6 9PG. A circular walk, some inclines and a couple of stiles. Beautiful views. No dogs please.

Margaret 01403 262311 Sat 26 9:00am Storrington Amberley Circular 9 miles 4 hrs Level 3 Meet at Storrington Recreation Ground car park RH20 4BG. Please bring a drink and a snack. Stile(s).

Refreshments provided at the end of the walk.

Mick 01903 745971 Sun 27 2:00pm Thakeham Circular 3 miles 1.5 hrs Level 2 Meet in Thakeham Church car park, RH20 3EP. This popular short walk explores the tracks, footpaths and byways north of Thakeham Village. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided.

Mick 01903 745971 Tue 29 9:30am Buchan Country Park 3 miles 1 hr Level 2 Meet in the car park off Horsham Road (A2220), RH11 9HQ. Largely wooded area with some open heathland, meadows and ponds. No dogs.

Emmy 01403 255517 Wed 30 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. Suitable for elderly and those recovering from illness. Dogs must be kept on a lead.

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Sussex Snippets Highways England has today launched their public consultation on the options for upgrading the A27 at Arundel. Everyone can have their say and give their views to Highways England (HE). You can do this by visiting the exhibitions being held around the area and/or viewing the consultation material, details of which can be found on the Highways England website at www.highwaysengland.co.uk/a27arundel.

The public consultation closes on 24 October. Exhibitions in October are: Tue 1st Littlehampton Town Council Church Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5EW 2pm8pm; Tue 8th Mill Road car park, Arundel (consultation van will be on site); Sat 12th Arundel Town Hall 10.30am-4pm. In addition, HE will be running unstaffed exhibitions as follows: Wed 9th Yapton Village Hall 10am-5.30pm Mon 14th - Fri 18th Arun Civic Centre, Maltravers Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5LF Families with children due to start secondary school in September 2020 can now apply for places online.

Applications will be open until 31 October 2019. Free use of computers with internet access is available in all West Sussex libraries. Those unable to apply online can request a form or ask for advice on 03330 142903 or admissions.north@westsussex.gov.uk or admissions.south@westsussex.gov.uk

West Sussex County Council seeking views on their draft electric vehicle strategy. This draft strategy sets out the County Council‟s role in helping achieve the Government's ambition of at least half of new cars to be ultra-low emission by 2030, and zero emissions from vehicles by 2050. View it online at https:// haveyoursay.westsussex.gov.uk/energy-waste-andenvironment/draft-electric-vehicle-strategy or If you require this information in an alternative format, contact Ruth O‟Brien on 0330 222 6455.

TV star Davina McCall will host her annual fundraising ladies lunch for Horsham based charity Action Medical Research (AMR) at St Mary‟s Stadium, Southampton. on 8th November. Tickets include a 3 course lunch, a glass of bubbly at the drinks reception followed by an exclusive photo opportunity with their girlfriends and Davina. There will also be prizes to be won plus a live auction of money-can‟t-buy items. Tickets are £85 each (table of ten £795) www.action.org.uk/events/ social-events/dine-davina-2019. AMR is a children‟s charity which funds research into diseases in children.

The South Downs National Park‟s (SDNP) annual Photo Competition closes at 12.00 on Friday 18 October. Judges are looking for inspiring images that capture the beauty of the National Park – all while being active! First prize is £250, second prize is £150 and third prize is £50. Meanwhile the Park has launched a new community lottery. The draw will be weekly with a jackpot of £25,000 for a matching sequence of six numbers and other prizes being £2,000, £250, £25 or three free tickets. Tickets will cost £1 with 50p going towards the South Downs National Park. www.southdowns.gov.uk Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne has officially re-opened the Hastings custody centre. The centre was badly in need of updating, particularly from a safety point of view, and has undergone significant refurbishment since it was temporarily closed.

Seven “Meet the Farmer” plaques have been placed along the South Downs Way in West and East Sussex and will give people a unique insight into farming life on the South Downs. Simply holding a phone (with NFC function switched on) over the plaque, or reading the QR code, will reveal the film introducing the farmer responsible for caring for that stretch of land.

Sussex Art Fairs will be supporting Sussex Wildlife Trust at Brighton Race Course from 11 to 13 October.

Following the success of the previous Sussex Art Fairs, which raised over £1,500 for Sussex Wildlife Trust, artists will once again be kindly donating their artwork to help support local nature conservation work.

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Photography at Creative Hub Earlier this year Make Your Mark, the Arts and Health programme for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, ran a short course for adults with a learning disability that looked at identity through photography. Two groups worked with photographer Dougie Evans to explore their perception of themselves and each other using lighting, framing, movement and personal belongings. The results are being exhibited at Colonnade House in Worthing‟s Warwick Street, together with a full programme of other events in October. These include art exhibitions and a professional development week which encompass a variety of events designed to share and build skills. www.colonnadehouse.co.uk

St Barnabas Hospice Care Week National Hospice Care Week, (7th-13th October) aims to raise awareness and challenge perceptions of hospice care. It‟s also your chance to get involved with your local hospice, St Barnabas House. You can expect a look behind the scenes at the less visible work that goes into funding and providing hospice care You can get involved registering for an event, getting

in touch with the hospice about volunteering, making a donation, joining the St Barnabas Lottery or visiting one of the hospice‟s 12 charity shops. Find out more at www.stbh.org.uk/hospicecareweek

Women Freemasons donation Local Women‟s Freemasons Lodge Duegarde presented a cheque for £860 to Worthing based Homelessness charity Turning Tides recently. Worshipful Master Amanda Thorns and Yvonne Martin the Almoner (pictured centre) met Turning Tides Fundraising staff who were thrilled that the events organised throughout the year have raised vital funds.

Tree Disease in Findon Valley A task force has been created to help control the incurable Ash Dieback disease which could wipe out all Ash trees in Adur and Worthing. It has been discovered in trees at Lancing Ring in Adur and The Gallops at Findon Valley. Almost 20% of the entire woodland covering is at risk. Adur and Worthing Councils‟ parks team has been carrying out an urgent study of the problem in particularly vulnerable areas. The main plans of action will have to be felling and replanting programmes..

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Recycling increases across Adur

fore 1pm. They are looking for 24 little stars to take on roles in three teams of dancers. Children must be aged 9-12 years and no taller than 4‟11. Dance experience is required, to at least a grade 1 in ballet, tap or contemporary.

Parking Wardens go electric

Small business grants available

Recycling rates appear to be on the rise across Adur and Worthing as residents reduce their waste ahead of alternate weekly bin collections introduced in September. The area's recycling rate is now at 38%, up 2% on this time last year. Subscriptions to the Councils‟ paid-for Garden Waste Collection service have also increased by over 3% and are continuing to grow.

NSL, who are contracted by Adur & Worthing Councils to enforce parking, have invested in electric bikes as an alternative to petrol scooters. As well as reducing emissions, the new bikes will allow staff to cover areas away from the town centre such as Lancing, Findon and Southwick in a shorter space of time while saving money on running costs in the long-run.

Children’s Pantomime Auditions Worthing Theatres and Paul Holman Associates have today announced that they will be holding open auditions for children aged 9-12 to star in their fantastic upcoming Cinderella: The Pantomime; their best-ever selling Christmas production.

The open auditions will take place at the Pavilion Theatre, Worthing on Sunday 6th October from 15pm. All auditioning children must have arrived be-

Small businesses in Adur and Worthing are being invited to apply for up to £2,500 to grow and develop their companies. The funding must be matched by the business applying. The Councils are also overseeing an Apprenticeship Grant of up to £1,500. This is designed to help cover the costs of taking on and training these new members of staff. www.adurworthing.gov.uk/businesses/support-and-funding/ grants-and-funding/

Cricket club Charity Donation Every year, Worthing‟s Chippingdale Cricket Club organises a curry night and auction at local awardwinning curry restaurant, Mahaan, to raise money for two local charities. Worthing charities Care for Veterans and Turning Tides were each presented with a cheque for £641.54 by Paul Wood, Paul Baker and Pete Mansell from Chippingdale Cricket Club.

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The Hotel of Mum & Dad

By Richard Cohen FPFS ACII MCSI Chartered Financial Planner The impact of adult children on the finances of Mum and Dad have been in the news a lot lately. Last month highlighted the impact on “The bank of Mum and Dad” this month takes a delve into another common scenario “The hotel of Mum & Dad”.

Its reported that a quarter of 20-34-year olds live with their parents, with an increasing number returning after a period of living out on their own. Whilst the child usually benefits from massively reduced living costs, unfortunately this comes at the expense of those caring parents.

A recent survey concluded that the average increase in monthly costs to the household is £137. This is made up of food, higher utility costs, TV subscriptions and even faster broadband to cater for the digital requirements of the younger generation. Returning children are even more expensive, with upfront costs averaging £1,886, which includes costs for items such as new furniture and redecoration.

As well as the financial impact there are the lifestyle implications too. Both sides want their own space and privacy. Whilst some parents welcome their returning brood and are more than happy to have their children living with them indefinitely, some may long

to have their homes and lifestyles back.

The most common reason for living with parents given by their offspring is that they are trying to save for a deposit to purchase their first house. Often in this situation, a lifetime mortgage could be the answer to accelerate children checking out of the “hotel”. Equity Release via lifetime mortgage can allow parents to release a lump sum from their property and gift it to the child to assist with their journey into home ownership.

In addition to the traditional “roll up” lifetime mortgage, where interest is added to the loan, there are now lifetime mortgages that allow you to make monthly interest payments. This means based on current low fixed for life interest rates, releasing £45,000 costs about the same as the typical monthly expenditure incurred by having adult children back at home. This could provide the deposit to get your children on the property ladder.

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

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Rockinghorse Children’s Charity Sussex giving for Sussex children. By Georgia Brown The Royal Alexandra Children‟s Hospital (the Alex) treats over 45,000 young patients in Sussex every year, providing in-patient facilities, including intensive care, outpatient care, and a dedicated Children‟s Emergency Department for children across the whole of the South East. Having a child admitted to hospital can be a time of intense distress, worry and uncertainty. Despite the Alex being a state-of-the-art facility, the unfamiliarity of a hospital can be disorientating and stressful for young patients and their families. This is why Rockinghorse Children‟s Charity, the official fundraising arm for the Alex, is so vital to ensure the wellbeing and comfort of young patients during their time in hospital, providing facilities and equipment that the hospital would not be able to fund otherwise.

Rockinghorse is a Brighton-based charity that has been supporting children across the whole of Sussex for over 50 years. It was set up in 1967 by Dr Trevor Mann, who recognised there was a significant need for additional resources to improve healthcare services for sick children and babies. He was a pioneer in paediatric care and launched „the Rockinghorse appeal‟ in a bid to raise funds to provide the very first neonatal incubator outside of London. The charity‟s main aim is to improve the lives of sick children

throughout Sussex, and this is done through fundraising for life-saving and cutting-edge medical equipment, whilst ensuring that children are treated in an environment better suited to their needs.

Cheryl Piper, spokesperson for Rockinghorse, said “in more recent years, Rockinghorse has sought to extend its support to other hospitals, centres and services that need it. We now offer fundraising support to the Princess Royal Hospital and the Special Care Baby Unit in Haywards Heath, Worthing Hospital and St Richard‟s Hospital in Chichester. Elsewhere, we have been funding projects at children‟s respite centres, including Tudor House and Drove Road in Brighton.

We‟ve also ramped up our fundraising support for vital services, such as Chalkhill Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit based in Haywards Heath, which is the only unit of its kind in Sussex.”

Cheryl stressed that the wellbeing of young people has always been at the forefront of Rockinghorse‟s mission, and hopes the charity will continue to expand their support for children‟s services and paediatric care not just in Brighton, but across the county. She added, “Our charity has been intrinsic to the success of the Alex as a centre of excellence in the south. We strive to continue to provide the best possible support we can for the children of Sussex.”

Funds raised for Rockinghorse Children‟s Charity don‟t just benefit Brighton-based children being treated at the Alex, but rather benefit young people across the whole of Sussex, including Worthing and Chichester hospitals. Currently, Rockinghorse is supporting Worthing and Chichester hospitals by fundraising for a portable lung function machine. The new state-of-the-art equipment will be used to help specialists treat young patients with cystic fibrosis and other chronic chest problems such as asthma and bronchiectasis. The „Vyntus Spiro‟ machine will be able to measure accurate, high quality and up-to-date lung function to enable a faster and more accurate diagnosis for young lungs. Rockinghorse also recently supported Worthing Hospital‟s Bluefin Ward, the ward dedicated to the care of the hospital's babies, children and young people.

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28 Charity Profile The charity are supporting Worthing Bluefin‟s play team by providing funding for toys, games and activities to benefit young patients admitted to the ward.

Their play and teenage rooms provide a muchneeded distraction to patients and siblings as well as providing a calm and comforting environment for families to interact and relax, away from the main ward and hospital beds. The funding will enable play team staff to provide toys, craft materials, activity and reading books, DVD‟s, iTunes vouchers and many more amenities to help distract young patients spending time in Bluefin. Providing fun items like this in the wards helps to create a more positive experience for the hospital‟s younger patients and can also help them recover faster. This is because sometimes, children can be in hospital for a very long time. So home comforts, access to fun activities and a place to focus on something other than their illness is incredibly important for children‟s wellbeing during their time in hospital. Rockinghorse believe that “no matter where they are, children should always be allowed to be children”, especially when they are unwell.

In order to continue providing for Sussex hospitals, fundraising and donations are crucial for Rockinghorse in order to keep the children‟s charity alive.

Cheryl said, “Rockinghorse is an independent charity that over the years, has become part of the fabric of the community that it serves. Rockinghorse remains local to the cause. The charity is not part of a large group or network of other charities, and has a small office based in central Brighton.”

Cheryl added, “we do not receive any local or central government funding, so rely solely on the support of businesses, schools, community groups, individuals and trusts. It is thanks to the generosity shown by the local community that keeps the Rockinghorse legacy alive. It‟s why we‟re able to make a real difference to the lives of poorly babies, children and adolescents all over Sussex. Without donations from the general public, a charity like Rockinghorse simply wouldn‟t exist. We are the people‟s charity; funded by the people, for the people.”

The struggles of the NHS are no secret, with demands on oversubscribed local GP‟s, funding cuts and evolving healthcare needs only scratching the surface of the pressures on our health care system. Yet, as long as charities like Rockinghorse are in place across the country, together we can ensure that vital services are protected and in place for many more years to

come. Without the vital funding provided by Rockinghorse, hospitals across Sussex would lack much of the crucial equipment needed to care for the thousands of young people that require hospital treatment every year.

Rockinghorse embodies everything positive about the Alex and its ability to lighten the lives of those who need extra support in times of need. The charity fundraises through the Rockinghorse shop, reselling clothes donations, running fundraising events, hosting the Rockinghorse lotto and recycling old vehicles in exchange for a donation with Give A Car.

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30 Charity Profile / Legal Based on the impact the charity has made across Sussex, many may assume that Rockinghorse, a charity that has been running for over 50 years, has a large team of volunteers working on pursuing the charity’s mission. However, there are only eight people currently on the team at Rockinghorse; a small but mighty group of people who are passionate about improving the lives of children and young people during their time in hospital.

Cheryl says for her, the best part about working with other volunteers for Rockinghorse Children’s Charity is the eclectic sense of community the team feels when they are able to make an impact on children’s lives. She said, “to know that we are making such a profound difference is all the motivation we need. It’s what drives the team at Rockinghorse in their achievements and successes. Realising that we are having an impact in some way, no matter how big or small, is priceless. We are a small team of just nine members of staff and each of us play an important part in the donor journey. Our roles are varied and distinct, but we all work together as safe keepers of

Rockinghorse’s legacy, to ensure it is here long after we’re not.”

This Christmas season, Rockinghorse are hosting the annual festive Santa Dash in aid of the charity, a fun 5km running event where all participants wear their best Santa suits. This year’s Santa Dash will take place on Saturday 14th December from 8:30am12:00pm on Hove Lawns.

If you would like to support Rockinghorse on this occasion, they are looking for volunteers to help register the Santas on the day and hand out their Santa suits.

They will also need volunteers to hand out medals and refreshments for the runners as they come through the finish line. As well as these fun jobs, they will also be having a collection on the day so come down and shake a bucket for Rockinghorse to help raise lots of money for sick children in Sussex. If you can help at the event, please call 01273 330044 or email lucy.pond@rockinghorse.org.uk.

To find out more about the remarkable work Rockinghorse does for sick children across Sussex, visit the website: www.rockinghorse.org.uk

Time To Review Your Later Life Plans

By Emma Wells MIPW Will Writer During the last decade the following things have happened in my familyOne Alzheimer’s diagnosis, two cancer diagnoses, four marriages, one divorce, seven house sales, one new business, three deaths and six births.

If the last decade of your family’s life looks even a tiny bit like mine then it’s time to review your Will and if you haven’t yet made one, it goes without saying that you really do need to.

Any big life event should prompt you into reviewing your Will as should any change in your financial circumstances. The process with Nsure is very straightforward and whilst I understand that talking all things death probably doesn’t excite you, the overwhelming consensus from the clients that have used our estate planning service is that the experience was actually painless and always put their minds at rest.

The other things that you really need to consider arranging are both Health and Welfare and Property and Finance Lasting Powers of Attorney, just in case you are the one in four of us who loses capacity

during your lifetime.

People often tell me that they don’t think they need to do this just yet, but when everything is fine is exactly when you should be getting your affairs in order, as there may come a time when you could do without the added pressure of needing to meet with someone like me or worse still you miss the boat and it’s too late.

Thank you to those of you who came to our estate planning seminar in June, many of you have since met with me and made your Wills and arranged your LPAs which is great. Those of you who couldn’t make the last seminar can book to attend the forthcoming one on Tuesday 1st October at 3pm where my colleagues and I will be talking about Wills, LPAs and inheritance tax planning.

If you would like to arrange a meeting with me or if you would like any more information please do get in touch on 01903 821010 or via email Emma.wells@nsure.co.uk.

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34 Recipe

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8 medium to large apples & pears, peeled, cored and thinly sliced 2 tbsp lemon juice 8 tbsp (160g) honey (we stock honey from West Chiltington) 3 tsp ground cinnamon 2 thumb-sized pieces of ginger, peeled and freshly grated 2 pinches of nutmeg, freshly grated 3 tbsp flour 3 tbsp apple juice or water 1 pinch sea salt 500ml tub of Caroline’s Dairy bourbon vanilla ice cream

Method 1. Preheat oven to 180°c and set aside a large baking dish 2.Place apple and pear slices into a bowl and add the lemon juice, apple juice or water, honey, flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt, mix and fold all ingredients together so apple and pears are coated 3. Add the contents of the bowl evenly to the baking tray and loosely cover with tin foil before placing in the oven for 45 minutes 4. After 45 minutes has passed carefully remove the foil and bake for a further 15 minutes (the fruit should be fork tender and slightly caramelised) 5. Simply serve with a healthy dollop of Caroline’s Dairy bourbon vanilla ice cream Recipe kindly supplied by Hollie from Village Larder, Squires Garden Centre Washington.

All ingredients available from Village Larder.

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36 Gardening

In Your Garden Monthly gardening ideas and tasks

by Andrew Staib, Principal Designer of Glorious Gardens Creating a Bird Friendly Garden At Glorious Gardens we are increasingly being asked to design gardens that are wildlife friendly, especially for birds. This article aims to help you think more about how you can support birdlife.

Michael McCarthy in his book "The Moth Snowstorm", quotes the Common Bird Census which has recently found that bird life in the UK is in startlingly rapid decline. The Turtle Dove population has declined by 95%, the Grey Partridge by 91%, the Spotted Flycatcher by 89% and the Tree Sparrow by 95%.

Even though aggressive agricultural practices and the use of pesticides that have decimated insect populations are the main cause, the spread of urban living and the paving and astro-turfing of domestic dwellings is also playing its part. But there are many things you can do to nurture bird life even in the smallest of spaces.

Nesting Birds like a varied canopy where they can flit from one level to the other so having a good tree canopy, shrub level and then ground cover can give them good protection. They love diseased branches and dead trees to make nests in (it is a brave gardener who will leave a dead tree in their borders but if we see it as a five-star bird hotel we may inspire others to do the same).

Leaving hedges uncut until the nesting season is over, between March and August, is not only vital but in some cases disturbing hedges is illegal as is the destruction of any plant life if it contains an active nest.

Bird boxes are really good ways to help especially for the smaller species of birds. They need to be situated away from where cats can climb and also away from where cats can lie in wait as that will disturb the adult birds feeding their young. You can erect a bird box camera and enjoy your very own bird watch show.

On the subject of cats, the RSPB recommends Catwatcher, a little box which emits a high frequency noise only cats can hear and don’t like. They recommend persisting for a number of weeks before it starts to really work.

Food As well as natural food which we shall look at in a minute, bird tables have traditionally been the way people have supported the feeding of birds. However, cats obviously like to hover next to these bird

through the door magnets. If you are going to have a bird table, make sure it is tall enough and slippery enough to prevent cats from climbing up. Squirrel barriers can be used for cats as well to stop them climbing up. Tin cans or cones or spiky plants at the base of the bird feeders can also prevent cats from launching an attack.

Prickly bushes near the bird feeder can also be vital as the birds can use this as an airport ready to land on the bird table without cats lying in wait for them.

Bird feeders are generally safer than bird tables as they can be hung from small branches. You can get different feeders for different birds eg goldfinches enjoy niger seeds which can be too small for normal feeders.

Different types of feed can support particular birds.

The RHS’s research reveals that tits prefer insect cakes, finches like berries, wrens like animal fat mixed with grated cheese and sparrows and finches like sunflower seeds. Growing fruit and berries will especially attract thrushes and blackbirds and starlings prefer peanuts. All seem to like mealworms.

Natural planting Chose plants that will flower and seed or fruit through most of the year, allowing birds to have a constant source of food. Any plants or flowers that attract insects are brilliant as the insects will also provide a source of food for the birds.

Spring time can be covered with Wild Cherry, Sloeberry, last year’s Crab Apple fruit, Hawthorn, old Ivy

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seeds and Cotoneaster berries. Summer is heralded

by Mulberries, Honeysuckle, Buddlea, Sunflowers and Teasels. Autumn packs the best punch at a time where lots of birds are wanting to get fat before they migrate. Plants like Pyracantha, Rosa Glauca, Holly, Ivy and Rowan are very generous at this time of year.

Also choose plants which are susceptible to insects, normally a phrase that makes gardeners gasp in horror, are actually fantastic for birds needing to get their daily protein.

Other things in the garden Having a lawn rather than paving can encourage birds to forage and they like the grass clippings for nest building. Uncut grass and wildflower meadows

38 Gardening are even more attractive for birds and host lots of insects as well.

In Autumn leaving piles of leaves and compost really helps birds rummage around for insects and worms before Winter sets in.

A pond, always the queen of the garden, acts as a clean fresh water source and bath as well as being host to insects.

This Autumn you can think about giving your garden a bird friendly makeover and enjoy having more of these vibrant but fragile creatures come to visit.

Where to go in October I like to recommend Sussex Prairies near Henfield at this time of year. These gardens are a spectacular display of prairie flowers and grasses difficult to grow in small gardens. They will continue to have a faded beauty right up to Xmas.

October tasks  Move plants around the garden or plant up new ones. The soil is still warm for the roots to establish but there is less chance of the plants drying out.  Divide most Perennials now including Rhubarb and balance up your garden by taking the one half to a different place.  Plant lettuce and start sowing Chinese winter greens and Spring Cabbage.  Repair your lawn, start now with the cooler weather, either using pre-grown turfs or seeding into prepared earth.  Lawn treatment can start this month with aerating the garden with a strong fork and raking out moss and thatch.  Cut back shrubs like Buddlea and Lavatera to about half their height to neaten them up and prevent strong winter winds rocking them about - the more fundamental pruning happens in Spring.

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40 Property

Doors

By Chris Ennis FRICS Stable, saloon, swing, front, back, barn, fire, french, glazed, sliding, bi-fold, solid steel security………. Yes, they are all types of door! Their function is evident and that is to provide security, privacy and safety. I frequently see issues of very poor amateur installation, and inadequacy in terms of access and design.

The most common type of door in a modern property is the ubiquitous white panel unit, hardboard faced over a timber frame. The core (internal structure) will typically be formed in corrugated cardboard. These doors are lightweight, clean in appearance, and relatively cheap to buy usually about £30.00 each. There are many door designs, some more expensive units are oak or other hardwood veneered systems where the door core is formed in MDF (medium density fibreboard). Oak furniture and fitments are very fashionable at the moment, and these are very often constructed in solid foreign grown material.

Doors are installed within a door lining which is the thickness of the wall in which it sits. This is secured to the walls and wedged/screwed square within the door opening. It is to this lining that the door stops, other mouldings and door furniture are secured.

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The doors should be installed within their frame to show ‘shut lines’ of about 3 mm. If the gaps around the doors are irregular in size, this may indicate either poor workmanship or movement within the wall or door frame.

One particular class of door requires special mention…… That is the fire door. The purpose of such a door is to minimize spread of fire and smoke and to give more time to exit a building. There are many regulations concerning the need for, and the location of fire doors. Suffice it to say that they should be installed as part of a whole assembly of door leaf, frame, door stops, intumescent strips, seals, hinges and door handles. Fire safety is covered in part B of the building regulations.

Whilst writing about fire safety, I feel compelled to remind every reader to install smoke detectors at both ground and upper floor levels, and to ensure that they are fully operational. I still see many unprotected premises.

Chris Ennis FRICS is a Chartered Surveyor. Call him on 01903 261 217 or you can send an email to surveyor1@talktalk.net or see www.propdoctor.co.uk

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42 Local News

Findon Valley Residents’ Association (FVRA) Residents’ Surgery Saturday, 5th October 10.00am – 12.00pm, in the Findon Valley Library.

Neighbourhood Watch Neighbourhood Watch has launched a landmark new survey to understand the impact of cybercrime on communities across England and Wales. Traditionally Neighbourhood Watch has been focused on keeping people safe in the places they live but with the advent of new technology, it’s clear people can be at their most vulnerable when they occupy online spaces.

We encourage everyone who can to complete the survey at www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/nw_cybercrime.

Be aware that you may not be recognised as a member on the NHW network unless you have registered at worthingnhw.ourwatch.org.uk. Registration is an easy process. Go to the website, click on the “join button” and follow the instructions.

Cars For Sale Central Avenue We are pleased to report that the current crop of vehicles which were for sale at the bottom of Central Avenue have successfully been removed thanks to our Highways Officer via Operation Crackdown.

Join our committee!

The Publicity/Press Officer looks after the marketing to increase FVRA profile. The Events Officer organises a few social events to build the community spirit.

Help is needed for collectors to join our team to call on local residents for their membership subscriptions. For more information contact Jim Booth, Membership Secretary, on 07757 703127 or email membership@findonvalley.org.

Trustees Needed!

Trustees are required to ensure that the committee carries out its function in the best interest of the FVRA members.

We are now on Facebook! Pease like, share and follow us. This is another way to promote FVRA allowing you to share photos, thoughts and stories, whilst being informed of any events or news.

To give your views or if you are interested in supporting FVRA email: chairman@findonvalley.org or call Maggie on 01903 263038 or visit: www.findonvalley.org

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Findon Parish Council Edited extracts from the draft minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 5th August 2019.

Councillor Vacancies and Co-Option The Chairman reported that two Expressions of Interest (EoI) had been received regarding the three current vacancies on Findon Parish Council (FPC). Councillors were reminded of the process and that they did not have to co-opt the candidates for the councillor vacancies at this meeting. It was resolved that FPC1 co-opts David Porter and Steven Villanueva-Last to the Council and the Planning Committee with immediate effect.

Public Questions Arun District Councillor (ADC) Cllr Bicknell reported that a new Ranger would be in role in the next few weeks who wanted to be more involved in access issues, including liaison with Alison Thorpe at the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA). The Chairman and a small Working Group would meet the new Ranger, WSCC Rights of Way (ROW), and the SDNPA to prioritise routes. Anne Martin had contacted the WSCC ROW Officer, and had taken photos when out horse riding. She had also spoken with other ROW users, who were unhappy with the condition of the paths. A selection of photos was viewed by councillors at the meeting. The bad condition of the Monarchs Way had been reported to WSCC back in 2017. Cllr

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Bicknell suggested considering the Community Payback Scheme or inmates from Ford Prison to carry out oneoff clearance on the Monarchs Way. Grant Applications Resolved to pay the following grant amounts for the financial year 2019/20:  Findon Village Hall Trust £500.00;  Lambs Tails £100.00;  St John the Baptist School PTA £750.00;  Friends of St John the Baptist Church £700.00;  Parochial Church Council of Findon, Clapham and Patching (St John the Baptist Church) £700.00 for local activities;  Findon Village Pre-School £1000.00 for interior improvements;  Findon Swimming Club £750.00.

Village Hall Extension Cllr Barnett was reviewing the file prior to referring to the Sussex Assoc of Local Councils (SALC) for further scrutiny. Whilst the file was with SALC, a councillor should be identified to lead as Project Manager on behalf of FPC. Next meeting Monday October 29th 7.30pm www.findonparishcouncil.gov.uk

44 Finance Promotion

Local Financial Firm expands Investment Solutions, which last year marked its 30th anniversary with a record year of achievements, has now expanded further to better serve its growing pool of clients and their wide range of needs. The Independent Firm of Chartered Financial Advisers has taken over a neighbouring property at its base at Grafton Road, Worthing to enable it to take on additional staff – helping to reinforce its position as among the largest firms of financial advisers in Sussex.

The expansion, which follows last year’s move to take over Roundhill Financial Management, an independent firm of financial advisers in Brighton, means Investment Solutions is better placed than ever to help guide clients through the maze of financial services on offer and provide advice and clear vision to help plan their futures.

Ivan Lyons, Managing Director, said: “This move signifies our commitment to our clients and intention to continue providing the same high standard of expertise that we have become known for since we were established in 1988.

A lot has changed since then and a growing number of people are realising the benefits of laying down solid plans for their financial future, whether that’s pension planning, financial investment or equity release, or protecting their loved ones by planning for long term care costs and inheritance tax.

We are proud of being the best and this investment in our future confirms we plan to continue to be the best for a long time to come.”

Investment Solutions marked its 30th anniversary last year by achieving record-breaking client assets under management of more than £400 million.

It also scooped an impressive number of leading industry awards, including Model Adviser ‘Top 100 IFA Firm’ for the third year running with the judges recognising the firm’s strong growth and steadily increasing assets under management which have leapt from £254m in 2016 to £400m last year.

There was praise for the firm’s investment process, client returns, services to clients and its own financial strength.

In previous years, the firm has won ‘Medium Company of the Year’ at the Adur & Worthing Business Awards and has been shortlisted as Citywire’s Top IFA Firm South East England in 2017, 2018 and 2019.

Judges are regularly impressed with Investment Solutions’ quality of service and its service charter ensuring clients always know exactly where they stand.

A string of positive reviews for Investment Solutions on independent review sites such as Vouched For – where the public can rate their financial adviser – has seen the firm hold the position as the highest-rated firm within Sussex for six years in a row.

The firms’ expertise covers the full range of regulated activities covered by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and all directors and financial planners are qualified as ‘Chartered Financial Advisers’, the FCA industry-recognised qualification that’s on a par with a university degree.

Investment Solutions provides bespoke advice to clients within the South East and beyond. With no external shareholders, it can offer wholly impartial and independent advice – which is almost unique in the field of Wealth Management. As a result, it is the only firm in West Sussex endorsed

by Solicitors Independent Financial Advice (SIFA), which provides legal firms with recommendations for financial services firms.

Angus Willson,

fellow Director, said the firm aims to firmly remain at the heart of the community it serves. “We see ourselves as part of the community, and as part of that, we make a commitment each year to support local charities. This year we have been supporting the Chestnut Tree Hospice. This new growth brings exciting times and we are looking forward to providing even more clients with the high quality of financial planning that we have become known for.”

Grafton House, 26 Grafton Road, Worthing, BN11 1QT. 01903 214640 www.investment-solutions.co.uk Twitter: @investment_sols Instagram: Investmentsolutions5785

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Is it time to cut out the jargon from pensions?

Statistics show most people are confused about pensions Despite proactive attempts by government to make saving for retirement more compelling, there’s still a culture of misunderstanding surrounding pensions.

With particularly low interest rates and statistically increasing life expectancy, many people in the UK are under saving for retirement. This position is compounded by the delays some have seen in their state pension age. With experts generally recommending that individuals pay a far higher portion of their salary than they actually do, something needs to change for people to have a real understanding of their pensions.

IFA firm Portafina conducted research in February 2019, designed to find out how much we know and, more importantly, don’t know about the world of pensions. The figures paint a pretty clear picture that there is an issue to be addressed: • Less than 1 in 5 (19%) know exactly what a pension is • 72% do not know when they would be able to withdraw money from a private pension • 31% have no idea when their pension would be taxed (and a further 40% thinking that they knew, but being wrong) So why is it that we don’t understand? It might be

because of all the technical jargon. In fact, 85% of those surveyed in the report said that if they received clearer information about their pension in plain language and direct, coherent graphics, they would be able to make more informed decisions.

When confronted with 7 common examples of pension related terms, only 37% knew what some of them meant, with a quarter not understanding any of them at all. Perhaps this is just a symptom of a larger problem regarding the lack of financial education available.

It’s a shame that so many people are missing out on the benefits and later life income available through proper pensions practice.

If you, like many others, feel that you need pension information delivered in an understandable and accessible way, MHA Carpenter Box Wealth Management have a free drop-in session on the morning of 12th November at Amelia House, Crescent Road Worthing. They will remove the jargon and start to look at what matters most: how to plan your own retirement.

If you are unable to make the day, please feel free to speak to an adviser on 01903 534587 or visit www.carpenterbox.com/drop-in.

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The Great Escape Part 1 By Valerie Martin Charles II - Charles was born at St. James’s Palace on 29th May 1630. Twenty-one years later he was a fugitive being hunted over the Findon downland. How did these circumstances occur? At the Battle of Worcester, Oliver Cromwell crushed a Scottish attempt on 3rd September 1651 to restore a Stuart to the throne of England. The defeat of Charles' Royalist Army shattered his hopes of being King of England, and with a thousand pounds on his head (a huge amount in those days), the escaping future monarch fled south.

As a hunted man chased by his enemies he spent some six weeks hiding in the countryside. He was forced to assume various disguises to hide his dark hair and his six foot four inch stature. He was aided and abetted by loyal subjects including the Pendrell brothers, Major Careless, Jane Lane, Lord Henry Wilmot, Thomas Gunter and Colonel George Gunter.

Through the counties of Gloucester, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire the banished royal personage passed. Unsuccessful efforts were made at Bristol, Bridport and Southampton to locate a vessel with a captain willing to convey him to safety. All to no avail.

Eventually, Lord Wilmot, the King's constant companion, managed to get into communication with a Chichester merchant named Mr Mansell, and through him with Captain Tettersell of Brighthelmstone (the old name for Brighton). The latter was persuaded for the sum of £60 to convey to France...."Two friends who were anxious to flee the country on account of a duel which had taken place with fatal results."

This is how the vessel SURPRISE came to be berthed and ready waiting at the entrance of the Shoreham Harbour - the entrance of which in those days lay close to the present Hove boundary.

It was not until 14th October 1651 that the entourage crossed into Sussex and eventually passed through the Findon area, in their attempt to escape to the continent. They proceeded below the crests of the hillsides through the heart of the Downs towards Arundel.

Here they intended to cross the bridge over the River Arun but nearly ran straight into the arms of Captain Morley, the parliamentary governor of the Castle. They turned their horses and struck quickly inland. Charles resumed his journey and it is said that his horse cast a shoe at Amberley Mount and some time was lost in descending to Burpham to have the animal re-shod.

The following describes the route that I think Charles and his companions actually took through the Findon countryside stopping for refreshment at the Manor of Findon. When first approaching the village, the tower

The King stopped at the George & Dragon in Houghton

of Findon Church (map reference TQ116 085) would have indeed been a welcome sight. The wayfarers contemplated the small diversion to halt at the Royalist-owned Manor. Here they were greeted with a cacophony of exuberant barking announcing their arrival, followed by friendly faces and the clamour of warm voices and willing hands. It would have been good to be among friends for a while and partake of refreshments.

Afterwards the royal party reluctantly departed the hospitality of Findon Manor. Passing the quiet vicarage and the manor pond on their right, they descended the valley and passed beneath the dappled light of the beeches showing their first hint of autumn. They would have talked amongst themselves as they headed east. Their horses’ hooves hit the flinty steep chalk slope of the Downs once more.

Charles' party skirted the Chanctonbury hillside. As he rode along the chalky downs, the thrill of the upland air and the windswept loftiness must have caught at the monarch's heart. He would have thought it indeed countryside worth fighting for.

The group progressed down the hill between Steyning and Maudlin, and on through Bramber. It is here that they encountered their big adventure of the day.

They fell in with a considerable body of Cromwell's men actually on Bramber bridge crossing the River Adur. By immense good fortune most of the soldiers were partaking of refreshments. Pulling their hats down over their eyes and keeping to the side of the track, the royal party, as if by a miracle, avoided detection. Although some of the soldiers did ride past them on the road a little later and rather rudely brushed the party's steeds into a ditch. It was now about 4 pm. The royal group might well have begun to feel just a little fatigued with the day's ride and excitement. The fortunate care of Lord Wilmot had provided the next refreshment laid on in Beeding, the Mr Backshall's house at Beeding adjoining village, at the house of another royalist a certain Mr Backshall.

To be continued next month

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48 Health & Wellbeing

Boosting Your Immune System for the Winter

By Heather Smith As we head towards the end of the summer, it’s a good time to start thinking about how best to keep the winter bugs at bay.

Moving on from gut health, having sufficient vitamin D, zinc and overall enough nutrients in your body is also important for maintaining immune health.

A massive percentage of our immune systems, about 70%, is based in our gut. So keeping our gut healthy is our best bet to keeping our immune system working at its best.

And, moving on from nutrition, making sure to keep moving is also effective at assisting your immune system. Just getting your 10,000 steps a day will help, although structured exercise like resistance training has been shown to improve the function of our immune system.

The best ways to keep our gut happy, healthy, strong and able to fight viruses, lies in feeding the millions of tiny bacteria which live there. They love fibre, so including plenty of a variety of fibre-rich vegetables is a good idea, making sure to include garlic and onions (ideally raw) which have both got antiviral and antibacterial properties.

Fermented food like kefir, yoghurt, kombucha, sauerkraut and kimchi can help boost your gut bacteria and improve your gut health too.

Sleep is another crucial factor, if you’re not getting enough sleep, your immune system won’t be working at its full capacity and so will be less effective at fighting off bugs. If you can make sleep a priority in your life, you’ll notice a huge difference.

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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Paws for thought Halloween With all the excitement around at this time of year, it’s easy to overlook potential hazards in the home, leaving pets vulnerable.

This month I have put toDr Julian Hoad gether a list of horrors to be aware of which will help you keep your pets safe and happy this Halloween. Spook-tacular!

Trick but hide the treats!

Most responsible pet owners will be aware of the danger to pets from ingesting inappropriate treats such as chocolate, which is highly toxic to them. However, lots of other treats meant for humans can be just as dangerous, even healthier options such as raisins and grapes which can cause kidney failure in pets. Wrappers, chewing gum, sweets and lollipop sticks pose a hazard so it’s really important to keep treats in pet-proof containers and make sure rubbish is in a secure bin where it can’t be chewed on.

Hubble bubble, decorations mean trouble It wouldn’t really be Halloween without a lantern or two, but naked flames and wagging tails don’t tend to mix well and singed whiskers are not a good look

either. Candle decorations should always be kept out of reach from curious paws, along with glowsticks and glow jewellery which may be punctured with a sharp tooth and can cause some distressing symptoms.

Does my tail look big in this?

As entertaining as it might be to have a miniature Aslan or four-legged Captain Hook running around the lounge, dressing pets up could mean they struggle to behave normally, causing disorientation, stress and panic. Ribbons, sequins, beads and wire can also be a choking hazard so it’s really best to leave the dressing up to the humans.

Hide and seek Dinging doorbells, creepy callers and startling sounds can all cause anxiety in pets and leaving them outside means they are vulnerable to being teased or spooked by trick or treaters. Keep pets safe from the eerie excitement indoors, in a quiet room away from the front door, where they can hide away and stay calm.

Beware Despite our best efforts, accidents can still happen. If you spot your pet behaving strangely, keep an eye on them. If they start to display symptoms that you are worried about including being unsteady on their feet, vomiting, diarrhoea, breathing difficulties or seizures call your vet immediately.

Crossways Veterinary Group, School Hill, Storrington, 01903 743040 www.crosswaysvets.co.uk

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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

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Win tickets to see Angela Barnes: Rose Tinted BBC new comedy award winning English comedian Once again, Angela Barnes sold out show after show at last year’s Edinburgh Festival, and picked up some wellearned critical acclaim along the way. Now she brings her show, Rose Tinted on tour in the UK. With stand-up and stories from a woman who is just, like the rest of us, trying to live her life… and wouldn’t mind a taste of that ignorant bliss she’s heard so much about! You may have seen or heard Angela on a number of topical comedy TV and radio shows.

Before becoming a comedian, Angela worked in health and social care. In 2011, she won the BBC New Comedy Award and became a finalist at the 2011 Latitude Festival New Act of the Year competition. Since then Angela has become a regular on BBC’s The News Quiz, Newsjack and Mock The Week. She has also appeared on Live At The Apollo, The Now Show, Stand Up For The Week and Russell Howard’s Good News. Besides Rose Tinted’s success at the Fringe in 2018, Angela was also awarded the

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Edinburgh Panel Prize as part of the Home Safe Collective – a project to help vulnerable comedians get home safely after shows, in the wake of the tragic death of Australian stand-up Eurydice Dixon.

“If you enjoy relatable comedy which is sprinkled with a dusting of political satire, then Angela Barnes: Rose Tinted is the show for you” – Broadway Baby.

We have a pair of tickets available for Komedia, Brighton on 23rd October.

More information visit www.angelabarnescomedy.co.uk

Win a pair of tickets to see Angela Barnes: Rose Tinted To enter the competition answer the question below: Q: What year did Angela win the BBC New Comedy Award? a) 2008 b) 2018 c) 2011 Send your answer and contact details to: Angela Barnes Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/ features/competitions Winner drawn after 17th October 2019. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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Carpet Cleaning

Electricians

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Garden Services

Hair Dresser

Exterior Cleaning

Fencing

Handyman / Property Svs.

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Pest Control

Home Help

Locksmiths

Painting & Decorating

Logs

Plastering

54 Business Directory Plumbing / Heating

Plumbing / Heating cont.

Private Hire / Taxi

Roofing

Ponds

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Tree Surgery

Business Directory & Advertiser Index 55 Accountants MHA Carpenter Box Bathrooms Bathe in Safety Blinds Direct Blinds Builders SD Building Services Wayne Blake Building Solutions Car Servicing Keen & Betts Stedmans Garage Carpets & Flooring Wall Bros Charity Guild Care St Barnabas House and Chestnut Tree House Cleaning Miss Mop Ltd Computer Services The Laptop Workshop Vipernet Technology Services Dentists Vitality Dental Domestic Appliances Carters Domestic Appliances Drains Drainjet Elderly Care Clapham Village Care Home Heaton House Furniture Restorers Barcombe Wood Finish Ltd Garage Doors The Doors Group Limited Garden Centre Squires Garden Centre Garden Design Earth Architecture Glorious Gardens Greenacre Garden Design & Build Garden Machinery Servicing Findon Garden Machinery Health and Wellbeing The Awareness Key Heating & Electrical Domestic Heating & Electrical Services Ltd Home Entertainment Bowers & Wilkins Home Furnishings & Gifts Gifted Worthing Home Ventilation Envirovent Horse Manure

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Sussex Manures Ltd 36 Independent Financial Advisors Investment Solutions Wealth Management Ltd 44 Nsure Financial Services 25 Kitchen Doors Dream Doors 35 Kitchens & Bathrooms Alexander Worthing Ltd 27 Kitchens, Bathrooms, Bedrooms Dovetail Kitchens 19 Loft Ladders More Than Loft Ladders 21 Osteopath Rebecca Wangi Osteopath 49 Oven Cleaning Oven Cleaning King 49 Ovenu 34 Picture Framers Nicholas Gentle Picture Framer 26 Property Maintenance Valentine Property Maintenance 43 Roofing Ark Roofing Ltd 21 BB Roofing 39 J P Roofcare 17 School Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing 16 Our Lady of Sion School 15 Security and Locksmiths Bespoke Security Sussex Ltd 39 Shutters Just Shutters 47 Slimming Slimming World Findon 49 Solicitors Miller Parris Solicitors 10 Surveyors Property Doctor Surveys 40 Travel & Holidays Rockbird Travel Ltd 11 Tree Surgeon Ashwood Tree Surgery 38 Vet Arun Veterinary Group 5 Crossways Animal Care 49 Visitor Attraction Amberley Museum 7 Will Writing Nsure Estate Planning Services Limited 31 Windows Doors Conservatories Unbeatable Conservatories Ltd 29