Sussex Local Magazine Pulborough - August 2019

August 2019

Pulborough - Bury - Fittleworth - Nutbourne - West Chiltington Local news and events through the door to 5,500 homes in this area every month

VICTIM SUPPORT LOCAL CHARITY PROFILE WHAT’S ON

August event listings

GARDENS

St Mary’s House Bramber

WIN!

Billionaire Boy tickets A Midsummer Night’s Dream DAB Digital Radio!

NEWS

Local Council, Charity & School

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

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August 2019 Welcome...

Cover image Bury Church

by Sheila Mills

.....to our August issue.

This month we have given our popular What’s On feature a wash and brush-up which we think makes it easier to read.

See what you think, starting on page 4.

The books of David Walliams are loved by children all over, and we have a competition to win tickets for the hilarious Billionaire Boy on page 14. Comedy of a different kind is presented on page 15 with a competition to see Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

This month’s recipe is for mouthwatering sundried chicken and gnocchi on page 34. supplied by our friends at Village Larder.

Sounds healthy - Heather would no doubt approve as her health article this month deals with with hints for managing how you reward yourself with treats.

Andrew takes us on a walk around the fabulous gardens of St Mary’s House in Bramber, on page 36.

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...........................................................................What’s On .....................................Win tickets to see Billionaire Boy .................Win tickets see A Midsummer Night’s Dream ........................................................................Local Walks ..............................................Charity & Community News ...............................Local Charity Profile - Victim Support .......Prize Crossword - Win a Voucher for The Rising Sun ................Recipe - Sundried Tomato Chicken & Gnocchi .....................In Your Garden - St Mary’s House, Bramber ................The Property Doctor - Converting Your Garage .............................................Young Readers’ Puzzle Page ...........................................................Local Schools news ....................Health & Wellbeing - Managing Your Treats .............................News from your Local Parish Councils .........................................Business Directory Classifieds ...........................................................Index of Advertisers Kay Publishing Ltd PO Box 2237 Pulborough RH20 9AH info@sussexlocal.net www.sussexlocal.net

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Established in 2007, we publish and hand-deliver seven editions free of charge to over 45,000 homes and businesses every month.

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The main focus of activity after a crime is to catch the criminal. But it also leaves its mark on victims. Our main feature is on the charity Victim Support, which has a branch in Sussex, see page 26.

With the usual catch ups on councils and schools we hope you’ll enjoy this month’s issue. Lastly, please support local business where you can by calling our advertisers.

Thanks from them and thanks from us for reading Sussex Local.

Kris & Jeff

Quote of the month “2 + 2 = 5” George Orwell from the novel 1984 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.

Seven editions across West Sussex Arundel - Arundel, Amberley, Burpham, Climping, Fontwell, Ford, Slindon, Walberton & Yapton Total addresses - 6,700 Barnham - Barnham, Eastergate, Westergate, Aldingbourne, Oving, & Tangmere Total addresses - 5,400 Chichester - Chichester centre & suburbs Total addresses - 7,800 Findon - Findon Valley, Findon Village, Nepcote, High Salvington, Clapham & Patching plus Salvington/Selden (south of A27) Total addresses - 6,200 Midhurst & Petworth - Midhurst, Petworth, Easebourne Total addresses - 7,100 Pulborough - Pulborough, Bury, Coldwaltham, Fittleworth, Marehill, Nutbourne, Stopham, West Chiltington village and Common.

Total addresses - 5,500 Storrington - Storrington, Ashington, Cootham Thakeham, Sullington & Washington. Total addresses - 6,600

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14 Competition

Win a Family Ticket for David Walliams’ Billionaire Boy! at The Capitol Horsham from Thurs 26 – Sun 29 September Joe Spud is twelve years old and the richest boy in the country. He has his own sports car, two crocodiles for 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 again at the local comp. But things don't go as planned for Joe and life becomes a rollercoaster as he tries find what money can't buy!

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

Tickets from £20.50 with concessions and schools rates available. To book telephone the box office 01403 750220 or visit www.thecapitolhorsham.com The Capitol Horsham, North St, Horsham, RH12 1RG

*Terms and Conditions: Prize is a Family of 4 Ticket (max. 2 adults) for Thursday 26 September 7pm.

Tickets not transferable and no cash alternative.

Win a Family Ticket* to see Billionaire Boy on 26th Sept 7pm To enter the competition answer the question below: Q: Who is the author of the best selling children's novel Billionaire Boy? a) Jacqueline Wilson b) David Walliams c) JK Rowling 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 31st August 2019. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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Win tickets to Midsummer Night’s Dream Saturday 31st Aug & Sunday 1st Sep, at Wakehurst Live at the Regis 2018

summer garden theatre, and one of Chapterhouse’s most popular shows.

Chapterhouse Theatre Company is delighted to be celebrating its 20th year by doing what they do best: touring open-air theatre to stunning country houses, castles and heritage sites across the UK and Ireland.

A greatly anticipated addition to thousands of theatregoers’ calendars.

We have both pairs of tickets and family tickets to give away. Visit www.chapterhouse.org

Win tickets to Midsummer Night’s Dream Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s best-loved romantic comedy. Let yourself be whisked away on a thrilling journey to the most magical of forests and meet star-crossed lovers, playful fairies, and hilarious travelling players. Beautifully designed Elizabethan costumes, a wonderful musical score and enchanting woodland creatures come together to make this an evening of unmissable

To enter the competition answer the question below: Q: Who is the author of Midsummer Night’s Dream? a) Bronte b) Shakespeare c) Dickens Send your answer and contact details to: Midsummer Nights Dream Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/features/competitions Winner drawn after 21st August 2019. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

16 Business Profile & Competition

A new face on Storrington High Street Carters Domestic Appliances open new showroom

The sight of empty shops on the high street has become familiar in recent years. The reasons are numerous and include changing shopping habits, high rents and firms going out of business. It is therefore encouraging to learn that Carters Domestic Appliances are opening in Storrington village centre, having taken over the former Bunce's store in the prime position on the corner of Church Street and the village High Street.

The new Storrington showroom will be a convenient addition to the larger Warehouse in Robel Way (off Water Lane) Storrington. It will be the seventh Carters showroom - others are located in Worthing, Brighton, Horsham, Haywards Heath and Southwick. Stock is already being brought in to the new branch and Sussex Local took the opportunity to talk to business owner Robert Carter about the firm, its aims and prospects for the new store.

Robert told us that the original company can be dated back to 1987 when the first store opened in Haywards Heath. The Carter family took over the business in 1991 and has rapidly expanded it into one of the largest independent stores of its type in the UK. The company remains very much family-run and places great trust in their staff. Training is an important part of their staff's curriculum and is designed to promote an enthusiastic approach to dealing with customer enquiries. Robert explained that staff are able to communicate quickly and easily between stores using a bespoke voip telephone system ensuring customers are offered the best possible service.

Speaking about Carters competitive pricing, Robert provided some insight into how this is achieved. By joining the Euronics buying group, the firm has been able to source every imaginable product through every manufacturer. Euronics gives massive purchasing power to its members and the consequent savings can be passed on to the consumer. ―It’s vital for us to be able to compete on service as well as price with the many online retailers‖ said Robert. He continued, ―A key part of our operation is making deliveries quickly and seamlessly. We offer free delivery anywhere in Sussex for most major items. Additional charges that may be needed for installation and removal are minimal and most competitive. Our delivery crews are experienced and friendly and can deliver, install and remove appliances with minimum disruption

for the customer‖. Having their own fleet of delivery vans and lorries is also instrumental in ensuring that the Carter showrooms are constantly restocked. Robert told us ―Our stores carry a large stock of washing machines, tumble dryers, Artists Impression cookers, ovens, dishwashers and refrigerators as well as smaller items of kitchen equipment ranging from toasters and kettles, microwaves and radios‖.

Their expansive warehouse in Storrington holds a huge volume of stock and also enables Carters to purchase special lines directly from the manufacturers, often delivered via container straight from the port. Also helping to keep prices to a minimum.

Robert is keen to emphasise the importance of the family connection, being of the opinion that as owners of the stores they have more influence and interest in their success. Sales staff are encouraged to move between locations as well as keep up to date with the latest model innovations and features. Team building events help to establish good bonds and friendship between the stores and the owners who continue to be influential day to day within the busy business.

Robert lives locally himself and is an active member of the community. The Carters name is often seen on sponsorship banners at local events.

To celebrate the opening of the Storrington branch, Carters will be giving away two Play T1 Roberts DAB portable digital radios for Sussex Local Readers. Ideal for taking out and about during the warm summer weather, these stylish radios have 60 preset stations (30 DAB and 30 FM) as well as a built-in clock with alarm function. A stereo headphone socket means you can enjoy listening without disturbing others around you and it can run on batteries (4xAA not included) or mains. RRP £79.99. Winners collect prize from Storrington. www.cartersdirect.co.uk

Win a Roberts DAB Digital Radio!

To enter the competition answer the question below: Q: How many stores do Carters now have? a) 3 b) 30 b) 7 Send answer & your details to: Carters Comp, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at: www.sussexlocal.net/features/competitions Winner drawn after 31st August 2019. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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Local Walks - August 2019 All walks are led by friendly, trained volunteers - please do check with the organisers for full details and for any last minute changes. Health walks are 30 – 90 minutes, supported by Walking for Health & Horsham District Council. Level 2 & Level 3 are more challenging, for fitter walkers, supported by Horsham District Council Thu 1

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Ron’s Evening Walks Please ring for details Southwater Meet in the Visitor Centre car park of the Country Park, (RH13 9UN) Fryern Park Meet at Storrington Rec. CP RH20 4BG Washington Common & The Downs Meet Old London Rd, Washington RH20 3BW Around Worth Meet at the parking area - RH10 Countryman Inn, Shipley going South Meet in the pub car park (RH13 8PZ) Barns Green Meet in CP above the Village Hall, RH13 0PT Rackham Hill & Springhead Meet in Kithurst Hill car park Lords Piece - Coates Meet in CP, Lords Piece Coates Ln, RH20 1PZ St Leonards Forest Park in Forestry Commission CP - RH13 6PG Warnham Meet at Village Hall car park - RH12 3RH Henfield Byways Meet Henfield Library, High Street—BN5 9HN Thakeham Circular Meet in Thakeham Church CP, RH20 3EP Houghton Forest & Bignor Hill Meet at the car park - BN18 9FD Health Centre, Steyning Meet at Steyning H C, Tanyard Ln, BN44 3RJ Storrington Riverside Walk Meet at Storrington Rec. Car Park, RH20 4PG Ron’s Evening Walks Please ring for details Sullington Warren & Church Meet at Storrington Rec. Car Park, RH20 4PG Amberley Wildbrooks Meet at Rackham Old School, RH20 2EU West Chiltington Meet West Chiltington Rec ground CP, Mill Road, RH20 2PZ. Irene’s All Day Walk Please phone Irene for details before 8:30am Rackham Hill Meet in Kithurst Hill car park (TQ070124) off the Storrington to Amberley Road (B2139)

5-6 miles 3 hrs Ron 07933 106663 2.6 miles 75 mins Alex 01403 273751 3 miles 1 hr 15 mins Mick 01903 745971 5 miles 2 hrs Mick 01903 745971 4.5 miles 2 hrs Pat 01342 712591 5.5 miles 2.5 hrs Geoff 01403 258180 2 miles 60 mins Chatter 07720 714306 3.7 miles 1.5 hrs Mick 01903 745971 3.3 miles 1.5 hrs Mick 01903 745971 4 miles 2 hrs Jill 07780 701184 2+ miles 60 - 90 mins Emmy 01403 255517 2-3 miles 1 hr Anne 01273 493671 3 miles 1.5 hrs Mick 01903 745971 5.5 miles 2.5 hrs Mick 01903 745971 2 miles 75 mins Jacky 01903 815543 2.5 miles 90 mins Mick 01903 745971 5-6 miles 3 hrs Ron 07933 106663 4 miles 1 hr 45 mins Mick 01903 745971 5.7 miles 2.5hrs Mick 01903 745971 5 miles 2.5 hrs

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Geoff 01403 258180 10+ miles 4+ hrs Level 3 Irene 07790 420752 2.7 miles 1 hr 15 mins Level 2 01903 745971

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Sussex Snippets Bee Lines campaign off to a flying start Nearly £5,000 has been raised in just three weeks as part of a new campaign to help reverse the decline of bees in the South East. Dozens of donations have been received by the South Downs National Park Trust since it launched Bee Lines last month. The campaign will work with farmers and other landowners to create new wildflower corridors, essentially a “road system” for insects – that will link habitats and encourage pollination.

Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Local charity Reformed East Sussex (RES) was awarded £15,000 from the Sussex Police Community Safety Fund. This money will help them continue to support the rehabilitation of offenders and substance misusers across Sussex.

Pride City Angels initiative to keep Brighton clean City Angels have launched an initiative supporting the extensive effort to keep Brighton streets safe and clean before, during and after Pride. Local businesses and organisations will be asked to commit to keeping their environment clean and tidy, encourage staff to dispose of litter responsibly and to be fully supportive of LGBTQ initiatives and events that take place in Brighton & Hove.

Space Chase: the Summer Reading Challenge The Summer Reading Challenge is already well underway in local libraries since Saturday 13th July.

It‟s free for families to take part and is a great way to encourage children to read for enjoyment during the long summer holiday. Children can collect fun rewards as they read but, best of all, children are free to choose which library books they would like to read.

Local Plan for South Downs National Park is adopted The Plan covers the entire National Park for the next 14 years and includes a number of measures to mitigate against climate change. The Plan also protects vital services such as clean water and food, promotes the planting of new trees and hedges, and has high goals for affordable housing.

Men‟s Health: National cycle to work day 8th August On 8th August, National Cycle to Work Day, the UK‟s biggest cycle commuting event, is encouraging thousands of riders to swap their cars and public transport and to hit the streets to celebrate everyday cycling. Cycling is a fun and effective form of exercise.

Studies conclude that „Men who get the most exercise have a lower incidence of prostate cancer when compared with men who get little or no exercise.‟ Worthing Theatres' move to an independent trust is set to get the green light.

Worthing Borough Council‟s in-house theatre team is to be backed to take over the running of the enterprise, after a report recommended it was best placed to deliver a dynamic future. Now, subject to a final contract price, leaders of the Council have been recommended to confirm that the team will take over.

While the Council retains ownership of the buildings, the in-house team, established as an independent charitable trust, will be responsible for day-to-day operations, budget, staff and event programming.

Sussex Rail Partnership receives accreditation The Sussex Rail Community Partnership {SRCP), the local community interest company which promotes greater use of train travel and other public transport, has just been awarded accreditation status by the Department for Transport (DfT). Accreditation is formal recognition by the DfT that a community rail partnership operates to a high standard and that its objectives and activities are supported by the government.

Colourful storybook explores the Heathlands Since the beginning of last year, 17 heritage volunteers have been working across Hampshire and West Sussex to uncover the hidden treasures and historic tales of the heaths. The final result is a colourful book of stories, entitled “The Fish, The Goatsucker and The Highwayman”. All written by the volunteers and drawing upon their interviews with local people and archive research, the tales are a mixture of fact and imaginative fiction. The stories will now form the basis of a schools engagement programme across Hampshire and West Sussex, starting in September.

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Follers Manor Open Garden raises £3,600 for Chestnut Tree Earlier this summer, Anne and Geoff Shaw opened their spectacular garden at Follers Manor in Alfriston and raised £3,600 for Chestnut Tree House. This is Jacqueline Wilson the fourth year Anne and Geoff have held the Open Garden for their local children‟s hospice, and the event also coincided with their „Pay for a Day‟ at Chestnut Tree House, where they covered the cost of all the hospice‟s care services for 24 hours (£6,850). Over 400 visitors came along and enjoyed the award-winning garden, which has featured on the cover of English Garden magazine, as well as on TV shows such as Gardeners‟ World. As well as the opportunity to explore the garden, including the redeveloped meadow area, visitors had the chance to meet the much-loved children‟s author, Jacqueline Wilson, who attended and signed books for fans. The £3,600 raised at Follers Manor Open Garden will pay for over half a day of all Chestnut Tree House‟s care services – both at the House and in families‟ own homes across East and West Sussex and South East Hampshire.

Anne Shaw said, “We are delighted to support Chestnut Tree House by opening our gardens and help raise not only much-needed funds but also vital awareness. We are thrilled that so many people enjoyed the gardens and donated so generously.”

Juliette MacPherson, Fundraising Development Manager said, “We really appreciate all the hard work that Geoff, Anne and the gardeners, Steve and Julia, put into the gardens, especially the new meadow garden.

The money raised will make a real difference to the children and families we look after at Chestnut Tree House children‟s hospice.”

Follers Manor in bloom

Steyning Flower Festival Every few years, the Church of St Andrew and St Cuthman in Steyning, West Sussex, becomes a fragrant blaze of colour when it hosts the annual Steyning Flower Festival. The historic church building is often described as one of the country‟s greatest Norman churches and will open its doors over the August Bank Holiday weekend to the 2019 Flower Festival, organised by the Friends of Steyning Parish Church.

This year‟s Festival had been given the theme „A Night at the Movies‟. A total of 19 local organisations and individuals will be creating 38 separate flower arrangements, each inspired by a film, old or new.

Covering Hollywood‟s (and Britain‟s) greatest from the silent movie era to the present day, the event should appeal to horticulturalists and film buffs alike.

The Festival will be open to the public on Saturday August 24th (10am to 5pm), Sunday August 25th (11am to 5pm) and Monday August 26th (10am to 5pm). There will be no charge for admission on those days. In addition, there will be a VIP Preview on Friday August 23rd, by ticket only.

Become a friend of Age UK Age UK are urging residents of the Horsham District to support the team by becoming a volunteer in order to make a real difference to the lives of local older people in the community. With your support, from as little as £4.17 a month, Age UK can reduce poverty, loneliness and isolation, improve quality of life, health and wellbeing and help local older people to make the most of and love their later years. If you are interested in becoming a friend of Age UK Horsham, please call 01403 260560.

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Impressions of Sussex exhibition

Medieval Mayhem

Ian Hadley is a local self taught landscape artist who specialises in acrylic paintings of the county of West Sussex. He has found inspiration in its beauty and variety Bosham - Ian Hadley and paints scenes of its historic old market towns such as Horsham, the rolling countryside of the South Downs and its vibrant coast. Ian is inspired by light, shade and space and it is the atmosphere that they create that he endeavours to capture and convey to the viewer, creating a positive emotional response. Ian has exhibited and sold his work widely in various venues such as The Mine Gallery Carshalton, Chelsea Town Hall, Fairfield Halls Croydon and The Menier Gallery Southwark.

Ianâ€&#x;s beautiful paintings, as well as mounted prints, will be available to purchase for the duration of the exhibition. This is a wonderful opportunity to own a beautiful artwork, depicting our wonderful region, by a talented local artist. Impressions of Sussex will be open on the ground floor of Horsham Museum & Art Gallery until 31 August 2019. Horsham Museum & Art Gallery is open Monday - Saturday, 10am – 5pm.

Free Admission. www.horshammuseum.org

The Loxwood Joust returns to Loxwood Meadow on the 3rd, 4th, 10th and 11th August. Each day from 10am to 6pm an unrivalled programme of medieval revelry guarantees a day like no other, at this unique, fun and educational day out for all the family! Expect full armoured knights, all action jousting tournaments, fine ales, organic fayre and a sumptuous medieval banquet. The Loxwood Joust is a festival like no other and one of discovery, as history comes to life each day.

The medieval mayhem is located just off the B2133 between Wisborough Green and Loxwood and has ample free parking. For more information and to buy your tickets, visit www.loxwoodjoust.co.uk

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LMC Auto Services local garage expands Servicing, MOTs & repairs for cars, motorbikes & light vans Well establishing local garage LMC Auto Services have expanded their premises at Station Approach Pulborough. Following successful completion of extensive renovations to the property adjoining their original garage (previously a bathroom showroom), owner and head mechanic Lee Cripps was delighted to show us their smart new reception and customer waiting area. Lee told us “the extra space will enable us to take on more servicing and MOT work and give us room to store cars that need to be in for a longer than a day”. Lee continued, “we‟ve also made a dedicated office for Jo now” - Lee‟s wife Jo helps with the business administration and bookkeeping.

Sticking with their bold black, silver and lime branding, the glossy new reception area has a coffee machine and TV making it a comfortable environment and reflecting the professional image this thriving business wishes to portray.

From left: Becky, Lee, Kevin & Dan

LMC owner Lee Cripps

LMC Auto Services has come a long way since Lee started the business as a mobile mechanic, visiting customers in his trusty Escort van! The company has now been at their premises at the Station Approach Estate in Pulborough for over eight years. Lee told us that they can undertake work on all makes of cars and light vans including servicing and repairs to brakes, clutches, suspension, cam belts and exhausts together with engine/gearbox rebuilds and electrical diagnosis. The business has also recently started to offer assistance to motorbike owners including servicing and MOTs. Lee also told us they can undertake work on new vehicles which can save customers a fair amount on main dealer service charges whilst protecting the manufacturer‟s warranty.

Lee was pleased to confirm that he is a member of Check-a-Trade, the Good Garage Scheme, Buy With Confidence and trustmygarage.com submitting to regular inspections and closely adhering to all their codes of conduct.

Lee‟s friendly disposition makes him popular with his many regular customers. He told us he aims to offer “first class service at competitive prices” and that he and his fully qualified team of mechanics have a genuine aspiration to “help local motorists who trust us with their cars”. Lee thinks that little extras, such as free collection and delivery within 20 miles, free vehicle wash with a service and an online discount on MOTs, keep his customers happy - and happy customers recommend others.

You can read testimonials from many satisfied clients on their website with more on the Good Garage Scheme web site: www.goodgaragescheme.com

LMC Auto Services Sussex Ltd Unit 8, Station Approach Industrial Estate, Station Road, Pulborough.

01798 873281 or visit www.lmcautoservices.co.uk where you can book a service or discounted MOT

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Victim Support Supporting Victims of Crime - Locally, Nationally, Independently.

By Lynn Smith Victims of and witnesses to criminal activity suffer not only through the perpetration of that crime but also in its aftermath, they may be traumatised or in fear of what might happen if they speak up about what they have seen.

Independent charity, Victim Support provides free and confidential services to victims of crime and traumatic events in England and Wales - 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Speaking up for victims‟ rights, ensuring their needs are met in the criminal justice system, Victim Support, locally based in Shoreham, offers specialist help equipping people

to cope and recover so that they feel they can get on with their lives. Helping people to find the strength and to feel safe in moving beyond crime - not only, those who experience crime directly, but also their friends, family and any other people involved.

Dedicated to helping victims – regardless of who they are, how long ago the crime was committed and whether or not the crime has been reported - Victim Support‟s vision is for a world where victims and witnesses are given the support they need and the respect they deserve. And, although the charity works independently of the government, the police, local authorities and the criminal justice system, nonetheless it also works closely with these bodies, and others, in order to achieve its goals.

The victim is at the heart of the organisation, shaping the way the services are run and informing the charity‟s work, support and voice. Focussing only on the victim has allowed the charity to evolve unrivalled expertise over the years, developing unique insights into victims‟ needs and aspirations, and a vision of their journey through the criminal justice system.

Last year Victim Support was in contact with more than one million victims of crime offering information, advice and support. More than 700,000 people visited the website and dedicated local teams provided specialist emotional and practical support to 133,965 victims. The charity says that one in five people were affected by crime last year, which equates to ten million people, and that crime isn‟t exclusive to one stratum of society. People from all backgrounds, locations and ages are affected for instance, in the past year more than one in ten children has been a victim of crime.

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So, what constitutes a crime? The Victim Support website defines a crime as being, “a deliberate act that causes physical or psychological harm, damage to or loss of property, and is against the law.” And, worryingly, goes on to say that, “ … nearly everyone will experience a crime at some point in their lives.”

There are lots of different types of crime and people will react to crime differently, the website also gives information on some specific types of crime. Included are, Domestic Abuse, with information on recognising the signs, legal help, common questions and how to get support, and Young Victims of Crime, with advice for the victims, their parents, carers and professionals. There is also a useful section on staying safe.

Victim Support also provides help on how to report a crime. Starting with the basic premise that as a victim of crime, you have to decide whether or not to report that crime to the police. To some of us this might seem an unlikely scenario – why would you not report a crime? However, other people may be unsure whether this is the right course of action for them – they may feel unsure or worry about what could happen if they do tell the police. They might think the police will not care, or have had a bad experience with the police in the past, or they might think that telling the police will only make matters worse.

To this end, Victim Support provides positive reasons for reporting a crime, reminding victims that the police deal with a range of crimes on a daily basis and that they have a duty to treat everybody fairly and equally, and put an individual‟s safety first. There is the indisputable fact that reporting a crime means that there is a greater chance that the offender will be caught and brought to justice for their actions.

Also important is the fact that the police keep records of reported crimes and this information feeds into government statistics and reports, which can change how crime is dealt with by the police and other parts of the criminal justice system.

An important point is that once a crime is reported to the police then the individual reporting the crime will automatically be put into contact with Victim Support, who will give help and support. However, the key fact is that this help and support is available to victims,

whether or not they decide to report the crime. Support is in the shape of information and advice, but also immediate emotional and practical help, longer term emotional and practical help, advocacy, peer support, restorative justice, personal safety services and help in navigating the criminal justice system The charity has teams of highly trained staff and volunteers providing a wide range of specialist services, helping those affected by all types of crime from burglary, fraud and theft to child sexual exploitation and terrorism.

Victim Support also runs the National Homicide service providing a dedicated, comprehensive wraparound service and vital independent voice for those bereaved by murder and manslaughter in England and Wales. It also champions victims‟ rights and issues locally and nationally, working closely with policy -makers, commissioners, agencies in the criminal justice system, local government and other providers, partners and organisations.

Victim Support states that, “The impact of crime can be life-changing so we are proud to provide long-term support to victims of crime and traumatic events for as long as we are needed, so together we can move beyond crime.”

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30 Charity Profile The Charity also provides information on how to report a crime most of us would probably think to dial 999 and ask for the Police, however, this is only practical in the case of a real emergency, ie: the crime is still taking place. In non-emergency situations then the number to dial is 101, this doesn’t make the crime less important it just helps the police to allocate resources more effectively. Or, if they prefer, people can go to their local police station to report the crime. There are also a number of other ways to report crimes, for instance Crimestoppers, which allows callers to remain anonymous, or if victims of hate crime can report the incident online. Victim Support’s service is confidential and they will not pass on information to the police without an individual’s consent, except in circumstances where they believe someone is at serious risk of harm and needs urgent help.

As an independent body, in order to answer more calls and give support to more people, Victim Support requires support itself and there are lots of ways that people can become involved in its work - from donating and fundraising initiatives to volunteering. There are also opportunities for businesses to become a Corporate Partner.

Victim Support Free Support Line: 0808 1689111: Crimestoppers - 0800 555 111 www.victimsupport.org.uk

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32 Crossword

Prize Crossword Win a ÂŁ20 voucher for the Rising Sun, Nutbourne

Pulborough August 2019

June 2019 answer below:

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The Rising Sun P U B LI C H O U S E

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34 Recipe

Sundried Tomato Chicken & Gnocchi With warm summer nights finally upon us, spend less time in the kitchen and more outside. This recipe ticks all the boxes, super easy, healthy and takes no time or fuss to make Ingredients—Serves 2   

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2 tbsp olive oil 2 chicken breasts, diced ½ a pot of sundried tomato pesto (try @village_larder’s in-house pesto) 200g mixed Nutbourne cherry tomatoes, halved ½ a bag of spinach, washed 250g gnocchi, cook per cooking instructions

Method: 1) Heat a large casserole dish on medium heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, add the diced chicken and brown each side for 10 minutes.

2) Once browned coat the chicken with the pesto, cook for a further 10 minutes before adding the halved cherry tomatoes 3) Meanwhile cook your gnocchi as per package instructions, the gnocchi are ready when they bob up to the top of the boiling water, at this

point you can drain the gnocchi and gently combine to your pesto mix 4) Lastly, place the spinach on top of the chicken and cover with a lid for a couple of minutes to steam.

Mix, season, serve and enjoy!

Recipe kindly supplied by Hollie from Village Larder, Squires Garden Centre Washington.

All ingredients available from Village Larder.

Follow Hollie on Instagram and Twitter for more foodie inspiration and family fun @village_larder

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36 Gardening

In Your Garden Monthly gardening ideas and tasks

by Andrew Staib, Principal Designer of Glorious Gardens St Mary’s House, Bramber Secret Nugget One of West Sussex’s greatest kept secrets, the timber framed house of St Mary’s house in Bramber, transports one to another ancient world.

Surrounded by multiple different garden spaces, the house has been residing over this part of Sussex for over 600 years.

I am being shown round the house and gardens by Roger Linton. Roger has had a family connection with the house since the 19th Century and together with Paul Thorogood, a distant cousin, they raised enough funds to buy the property 35 years ago in order to preserve and restore it. They followed a long line of people who saved this amazing house, most notably Dorothy Ellis who saved the house from a developer in 1945- it was to be demolished with 1950’s bungalows built in its place.

Some history first...

Shortly after 1066, William the Conqueror granted land in Bramber to Lady Aanor who in turn gave the Knights of the Templar five aces of land close to the river’s edge. At that time, Bramber - now five miles from the coast, was a thriving inland port on a great estuary coming from Shoreham.

Around 1450, the Bishop of Winchester built a monastic inn on the site. Four monks looked after the bridge crossing (originally of wood, it was replaced by stone in 1190 - there are chunks of this bridge inserted into one of the brick garden walls.). Here they gathered bridge tolls and looked after pilgrims coming from Southampton. Mainly from the continent, these pilgrims were on their way to Canterbury Cathedral to worship the shrine of Thomas Becket (he was murdered at the steps of the Cathedral).

They would stay for the night and then set off to Alfriston for another 25 mile hike (staying at the Star Inn) and the next day arriving at Battle and so on to Canterbury. At the time it was a pilgrim route that rivalled Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain. There was a holy well under the house which still exists today and recently 35 modern day pilgrims drank from the waters.

Roger, in his late 80’s, still has a great passion for the house. He has a razor sharp memory, and moves sprightly from room to room. He delights in showing the house’s many secret panels and spaces. He and

Paul sold their own homes to save this house and after almost four decades of love and care they were granted OBEs for their hard work.

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38 Gardening The house has had many visitors over the years.

Elizabeth I is meant to have stayed here, as well as Charles II as he escaped from his military defeat at the Battle of Worcester. One hundred and fifty Canadian soldiers were billeted here during the war. The house is too wonderful and full of history to describe more in this article so I will focus on the garden.

Roger got to work on the neglected garden pretty soon after they arrived, creating a more mysterious approach to the house with two large formal ponds made from Horsham stone and great Yew topiary of

Terradactyls, bulls and birds that greet you as you enter the garden through an entrance bordered by six large Lime trees. Great conifers shield the house from the street giving it a Hansel and Gretel feel.

Near the entrance is a magnificent Genko tree reputed to be the second largest in the UK. A Cherry tree, that has had to grow high to compete with the ash and poplar trees around it, is being recorded soon to see if it is the tallest in England. Also look out for the wonderful twisted trunks of Magnolia grandiflora on the corner of the house to the left. One of my favourite trees is a traditional Medlar fruit tree from 1885 which still produces fruit that is made into jam by one of the 60 volunteers who look after the house and gardens.

Roger has also made a series of Yew hedges planted using the same dimensions and lines of a small chapel. There is a lake surrounded by a great stand of poplars and in this time of Ash dieback, there is a magnificent stand of mature Ash trees with their slender and smooth trunks lit up by the afternoon light.

A Rose pleasure garden was built in 2002 and is in the shape of the Union Jack, a woodland walk winds its way around the back of the garden and one of the six original Victorian greenhouses has been renovated, with rare Pineapple pits (where the Victorians would heat up the soil to grow real Pineapples).

So much to see here with winding paths and a house

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40 Gardening

August tasks  Obviously keep up the watering in this sustained hot weather, especially with plants in pots and new plants.  Top up the mulch to retain moisture and keep weeds down  Keep pinching out your tomatoes and sowing new rills of lettuce, radishes and spinach

that an ancient hobbit would have been proud of. I would thoroughly recommend a visit, and the tea shop is a ready pit stop when you need it.

Opening Times Thursdays and Sundays: 2-6pm plus an extra afternoon in August but you will need to ring to find out as at the time of print this hadn‟t been fixed. Entry cost £10 adults.

St Mary‟s House, Bramber, West Sussex, BN44 3WE 01903 816205

 Now is the time to prune the bigger shrubs that have just finished flowering like Wygelia, Philadelpus, and Sprirea - cut out the old flowering wood back to new growth that next year‟s flowers will bloom from  Mow your lawn on a higher setting now to keep moisture in the grass to help mitigate against summer browning in dry spells  Apply a nitrogen feed if Red Thread fungus is taking over your lawn  Have a bit of a rest- things slow down in the garden now, and so can you.

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42 Property

Need more room? Convert your garage

By Chris Ennis FRICS For growing families, one of the principal reasons to move house is to gain additional accommodation.

Market conditions have not been easy for the last year or two and an alternative solution is to convert an attached or integral garage. Planning permission is not usually required, providing the work is internal and the building is not being enlarged, but it will be necessary to comply with the building regulations.

The floors in an attached garage will typically be some 100-150 mm lower than the internal floor level in the main property. Thus, a further concrete floor screed laid over a damp-proof membrane and incorporating insulation may be required.

The removal of the garage door necessitates that a wall is constructed on foundations the depth of which depends on the type of subsoil and proximity of any nearby trees. The new wall will require thermal insulation and the inclusion of a horizontal damp proof course. Existing enclosing walls are likely to require substantial upgrading, both for insulation, and to minimise any penetrating dampness.

Any new window or door will have to meet FENSA standards, and glazing may have to be toughened.

Ventilation is normally provided by an opening window, with a minimum area of one-twentieth of the size of the room.

The roofs may require upgrading to ensure weathertightness and structural integrity. Flat roofs should be insulated with at least 10 inches of fibreglass quilting (or its equivalent). Some forms of insulation can be laid above the roof decking – these known as „warm‟ roofs. Many garage roofs are weathered in asbestos cement sheets: these should be removed by a specialist contractor for proper disposal.

Some conversions may include sanitary appliances and where these are connected to the foul drains the connection must be made strictly in accordance with building regulations.

Electrical installations will probably require extension with the addition of more power outlets. All electrical work should be undertaken by a „competent person‟ under Part P of the building regulations.

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

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46 Schools

Bury School

St James Coldwaltham

Bury CE Primary has now been here for an amazing 175 years. We are marking this tremendous occasion by inviting people back to the school on the morning of Wednesday 11th September to get involved creating a new sign for the front of our school. If you, or anyone else you are in contact with, has a connection to the school over the years and would like to be involved, please do join us – no skill required, we just need your hands! Please let us know if you can take part by contacting the office via telephone 01798 831502, or by email office@bury.school.

This has been a year of science at St James‟ School in Coldwaltham. Earlier in the year the school held its first science fair where the children designed and exhibited science experiments for the wider community to see. The science themed year culminated in the oldest class in the school visiting the Big Bang Science Fair in Ardingly where they saw and took part in a number of experiments including a nice cold ice cold science workshop where the children mixed dry ice and hot water to make bubbles. The main focus of the day was engineering where the children found out about trains and aeroplanes.

“The science teaching this year has been really creative. It is not just listening to teacher but hands on experimenting. I have really enjoyed science this year,” said Oliver in Year 5. „Our science themed year has opened the children‟s eyes to the excitement of science and to the possibility of science careers,‟ said Mr Gilbert, Head Teacher at St James‟ School in Coldwaltham.

175 years and counting...

A month later will see the school celebrating the 175th year with an open day on Thursday 10th October.

There will be an opportunity to see the work the children have created whilst learning about the school through the years. We will have some of our archives available to view, including the punishment log which records just what children of years gone by used to get up to! The 10th will also be an opportunity for prospective parents to be shown around the school by some of our children. Please allow at least an hour for this – they are very proud of their work and thorough in their task; they like to show you everything.

Our open day will provide you an opportunity to see some fantastic new additions to the school. We have recently had our grand opening of the new art/DT/ science room complete with its own mural courtesy of the Arts Society South Downs. We have also just finished our new outdoor learning classrooms to give the children yet more opportunities and environments to learn in. For a school with already small class sizes, we have a wealth of grounds and unique environments for your children to learn in. We do have to remind ourselves how lucky we are. Thanks to our fantastic Friends Of group who raised over £2000 at our recent summer event, we are showing no signs of standing still as we constantly look for more ways to enhance what Ofsted referred to as a „Treasure-Trove Curriculum‟.

Mr Moore, Headteacher www.bury.w-sussex.sch.uk

Science Fairs & Flower Show

The gardening Club (above) also had an exhibit on display at the Hampton Court Flower Festival. The children designed and displayed an exhibit along the theme of bringing wildlife into the garden. The children enjoyed visiting the flower festival as well as mingling with celebrities including the BBC‟s Michaela Strachan and Chris Packham. The children have also been growing sunflowers ion the school garden, some of which have now reached well over two metres in height. www.st-james-coldwaltham.w-sussex.sch.uk

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St Mary’s Pulborough August update As the school year winds to a close, it is amazing to look back and see what has been accomplished over the year, and this term seems to have been non-stop activity for both children and staff!

As part of our continuing emphasis on a healthy lifestyle, pupils throughout the school took part in „Sports Week‟. This gave them the opportunity to try lots of different sports, including petanque, kurling, tri-golf and wheelchair football. We are very grateful to the Pulborough Lawn Bowls Club for giving the KS2 children the chance to try bowling on their greens; a great time was had by all! Both KS1 and KS2 invited their parents and friends into school for Sports Days, involving games and races, plus a few other sport-related challenges. Well done to Blue team, who triumphed in both KS1 and KS2.

The children in Year 1 and 2 visited Aldingbourne Country Centre, near Chichester, for a splendid day out. This tied in with their topic of „Farm Animals and how they live‟ – they visited the farm and learnt about the animals, then went on a Woodland Walk, looking for bugs. Nobody got lost in the Maze and they ended the day with sand and water activities. The slide in the reception area was greatly admired…

As I write, we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Big Top for the summer performance. This year‟s presentation is „Peter Pan – the British Musical‟, adapted from the well-known book by J.M. Barrie by Piers Chater Robinson. The children are working really hard on learning their lines and the band is practising. It is always a highlight of the year and a fantastic end of year occasion for our Year 6 children, which is followed by the Leavers‟ Ball. As we are a church school, the Year 6 children went to Worth Abbey for the Diocesan Leavers‟ service and then held their own service at St Mary‟s Church. We hope all our leavers taken happy memories of their time at St Mary‟s with them and we wish them continuing success as they move on to other schools. Mrs S Copus, Headteacher, www.st-marys-pulborough.w-sussex.sch.uk

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The cost of being absent minded

By Heather Smith, Personal Trainer Of course, infrequent over-indulgences make absolutely no difference at all to our weight loss quest.

But, having a biscuit with our morning cuppa every day, pouring a second glass of wine every Friday and Saturday, and ordering pudding every time we eat out, adds up annoyingly quickly.

When we give in to that unplanned extra intake, we are choosing the very short term reward of the taste, in preference to the longer term rewards of reaching our goals. Infrequently, this doesn‟t matter at all, but if short term pleasure is slowing or stopping your progress, we need to make some changes.

The importance of remaining focused is easy to understand but difficult to put into place. We need to find a way to keep our goals, and our route to them, at the front of our minds at all time. If only there was a pill!

Focus benefits from a plan. Make decisions in advance – write down what you‟re going to eat tomorrow before you go to bed tonight. Plan what you‟re going to do to get around the social do at the weekend; perhaps you need to check the menu online and choose what to eat before you arrive and get caught

up in conversation. Or perhaps you could decide to be the driver so you‟re not tempted to drink too much.

I don‟t believe the route to successful weight loss is to never have anything off-plan, but I do believe it is key to make sure any choice you make is conscious and deliberate, rather than accidental.

A conscious decision made in a calm state away from the heat of the moment makes the difference between feeling like you‟re still on course despite enjoying a pudding and feeling like you‟ve „failed again‟ because you had a pudding.

It takes practice to remember to remember this though, so if you do find yourself feeling like you‟ve failed, don‟t beat yourself up but instead try to learn from the experience. What could you do next time which might work better?

Heather Smith is a fat loss specialist Personal Trainer. www.fitbiztraining.co.uk

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50 Pets

Paws for thought A ticking time bomb?

Throughout the summer and autumn, we will see a large number of ticks being picked up by dogs and cats. Unfortunately, ticks are not only a Dr Julian Hoad nuisance, causing irritation, local inflammation and infection, they are also responsible for transmitting infectious disease to humans and animals.

Ticks are not insects, but belong to the spider family and are found in gardens, parks, woods and other rural environments. They are very active in the spring and autumn but can remain a problem throughout the summer months. Sometimes too tiny to be seen, ticks attach to dogs and cats and engorge with blood, increasing their weight by up to 100 times before dropping off after 5 to 10 days. The most common places for ticks to attach are around the head and ears as the dog or cat investigates undergrowth, burrows and hedgerows.

In the UK, the main diseases that ticks transmit are Lyme disease (can also affect humans) and Anaplasmosis. Although treatable, both can cause serious illness.

In dogsâ€&#x; symptoms include: lameness, fever, loss of appetite, fatigue and an abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes but very often (95% of infected cases) there are no visible symptoms at all. In humans Lyme disease can produce local skin lesions around the area of the bite, fever, lethargy, muscle weakness and joint pain.

Anaplasmosis is a disease that attacks the dogâ€&#x;s white blood cells, inhibiting their immune system.

Symptoms include fever, depression, loss of appetite, weight loss, lameness and joint swelling.

The microbes that cause all of these conditions are passed from the infected tick to the host during the rapid feeding phase. This typically occurs after the tick has been attached for more than 48 hours.

If your animal is ill and has a known history of a tick bite this should be mentioned to your vet when they examine your animal.

If you notice a tick on your pet and are unsure that you are able to remove it correctly please book an appointment with your vet to have it removed. They will show you the technique for safe removal and supply appropriate tools to help you do it in the future.

Finally, make sure you your pet receives regular preventive medication that includes tick prevention as standard Crossways Veterinary Group, School Hill, Storrington, 01903 743040 www.crosswaysvets.co.uk

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Bury Parish Council The Summer Solstice brought with it some long awaited sunshine leaving the village looking as beautiful as ever. Sarah, who manages the village hall bookings has kindly planted up a small herb garden in the planters in the car park. Thanks to all those who nurture the wildlife in their gardens.

Councillor numbers go from strength to strength with more interested residents coming forward this month.

We currently have one vacancy available on the council and continue to welcome interested volunteers.

For those not wanting the responsibility of joining the council, there are numerous vacancies available if you‟d like to help, from recording visual safety checks at Bury Green and The Wharf to simply weeding the paths around the Village Hall.

One such volunteer to mention is Bob Trent who continues to give his time very generously updating and maintaining our website. Thank you Bob for all your hard work in this area, it‟s greatly appreciated.

Thanks also go to Rosemary Trent, who, after nearly eight years as Clerk to Bury Parish Council, has now stepped down. Rosemary has always been dedicated and passionate in her role particularly with local planning issues. Rosemary fought to maintain our Post Office links and often went above and beyond, always making herself available to answer questions from residents around the village. The Council would like to

Coldwaltham PC The following information is edited extracts from the draft minutes of the Annual Parish Council meeting held on 18th June 2019.

Election of Parish member for the SDNPA The Councillor highlighted how a member of the Council had been a great liaison between the Parish Council and the South Downs National Park and has been able to explain the issues with great understanding, but in layman‟s terms. The Councillor proposed this member for one vote, all members agreed.

Planning SDNP/19/01166/HOUS Location: Frylands Cottage Waltham Park Road Coldwaltham. Erection of a single storey garden studio.

Response: Permitted SDNP/19/00869/HOUS Loation: 4 Brookview South Coldwaltham. Demolition of existing store and erection of a single storey side and rear extension. Response: Permitted SDNP/19/00967/HOUS, Location: Laramie Church Lane Coldwaltham. Erection of a single storey side extension, extension to loft and the installation of dormer windows with associated landscaping and hard standing works. Response: Permitted.

Parish Council News 51 thank her for all her hard work and want to wish her well in the future.

The village hall continues to be a well used space.

Over half term we had a wonderful group of Brownies stay on their residential. They always enjoy the village and surrounding countryside. We are always open to such groups, so please do recommend the hall. All the information is available to view online at the village website.

The village hall committee continue their hard work maintaining and caring for our community space. The hall is now 44 years old so a schedule of ongoing maintenance has been drawn up ensuring the building is not only kept safe, but also an up to date and very useable space.

Finally, a quick reminder that our Post Office operates on Fridays 1.15 – 3.15pm and continues to be well used. Please continue to use this valuable service.

Don‟t forget the Village Hall is available for bookings for parties or classes and is very cost effective for residents. Bookings can be made directly through the booking form on the website. For more information about work parties, volunteering and footpaths, please contact Hannah Rosalie on 07875 660119. www.buryparishcouncil.org.uk SDNP/19/01725/HOUS Location: Oakwood Cottage, Colebrook Lane, Watersfield. Erection of a close boarded fence to part front boundary. Response: Permitted Items of concern - The Councillor has received complaints regarding the overuse of the car park at Swan Corner, following use by a canoeing company at the weekends, during the week the car park appears to be used by commuters.

- There are several hedges along Brook Lane, where the vegetation is making cars swerve to the centre of the road, which needs cutting back. On this topic, the Clerk noted that it is difficult to write to property owners before July, as it is still the nesting season. However, it is the responsibility of the property owners to ensure that their hedges are not causing any obstruction to road users or pedestrians.

- There is a caravan, which has been parked in the lay by opposite Brookview for some weeks now with no apparent owner.

- Vegetation along the footpath behind Shackleton Close has grown up again, the clerk is due to contact Stonewater to advise. On the subject of vegetation it was added that the verges along the A29 between Brook Lane to Lodge Hill were forcing people to walk on the edge of the path next to the road. www.coldwalthampc.org.uk

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Fittleworth PC Edited extracts from draft minutes of the Parish Council meeting on 17th June 2019.

Ofsted Report The Ofsted Inspection in schools is still ongoing. Most Children are well looked after according to Ofsted standards, however, improvements are required. It is reported that social workers are meant to look after 14/15 children each, however due to a shortage of social workers it has been found they often have up to 30 cases each. A new director is in place with an 18 month contract, with the aim to train more social workers and retain them for at least 5 years.

Drug concerns The Council are aware that there continues to be a problem with drugs in rural areas.

The Swan The gully at The Swan has been cleared since the last Parish Council meeting.

Public Questions Q - Regarding swing on Hesworth Common – an elector has raised a concern about the camping overnight, and number of swings on Hesworth Common that have been appearing.

A - The Parish Council will be removing the branch from the tree which has the swing over the drop. The Parish Council will also be putting a sign up in the main car park stating “No Camping, No swings & No

fires” in the hope this will prevent future instances.

Crime Prevention A poster on the Village notice board was reported to the clerk by an elderly couple. For the elderly couple who saw the poster, it caused unnecessary stress and upset. The incident was reported to Sussex police. However, it is believed to be a targeted attack on a member of the community who has possibly upset someone else.

Maintenance A full review of all issues and the annual review of the fixed assets will take place over the summer, the jobs will be prioritised and then a proposal presented to the council at the September meeting.

It was reported that the replacement table tennis table top was awaiting delivery.

At the last Parish Council meeting, a member of the Sports & Social Club raised the issue of the state of the Recreation Ground outside the shop. The clerk has been in contact with Grasstex who have visited the site. The 3 step recommendation is a substantial financial commitment. The work would need to be done after the football season. The clerk will look into funding options. www.fittleworth-pc.org.uk

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Pulborough Parish Council Edited extracts from the minutes of the Planning and Services Committee meeting held on 6th June 2019.

Resident request for the parish council to undertake their own road safety audit (RSA) in Station Road Pulborough.

Members noted the following concerns:  Residents are not able to park in the vicinity of their properties because of commuter parking.  Arun Prospect is not a private road unlike other residential roads.  The new car park as part of Willowmead development will not be fully utilised because of the high car parking charges and further parking issues in residential roads will arise. Members commented that the new car park must be in place before the installation of bollards on Stopham Road.  The Station car parks are/will be run by a third party and the Parish Council has previously requested consideration of lowering car park charges, but to no avail.  WSCC no longer install controlled parking zones as they have previously done in areas like Billingshurst & Haywards Heath as they have replaced them with the RSA programme.

After much discussion, Members agreed that PPC did not have the budget to conduct its own RSA and it

West Chiltington PC Parish Councillor Vacancy We now have a casual vacancy in the office of Parish Councillor. The council is made up of 13 volunteers who give some of their time to represent the residents on the Parish Council. Why not come along to one of our meetings to see how we do it? All details are on the Parish Council website www.wcpc.org.uk Community Speed Watch Most of West Chiltington has a speed limit of 30mph, and 20mph in the old village. Our PCSO Erica Baxter has comments on Community Speed Watch schemes: “In past months a great deal has changed to make the systems and methods of Community Speed Watch more fluid to use and more effective. Below is a list of answers to some frequent queries:  Yes, community volunteers do stand roadside in yellow jackets and take speed readings. About 4 can make up a group but having more does help with flexibility.  Sites are assessed for compliance and safety before approval.  Volunteers are fully trained and insured through being part of CSW and are using approved and calibrated equipment. There is a variety of roles.  There is support available at all times via the CSW website which has excellent advice and manuals for

Parish Council News 53 was noted that there is no proof an RSA will resolve the issues. Members commented that Pulborough should be added to the WSCC RSA programme as and when resources permit, as suggested by WSCC‟s Traffic Officer for the Horsham Area. Members agreed that PPC should work with the residents to help solve this matter.

The Deputy Clerk will forward all resident email correspondence (redacting personal details) to representatives of WSCC Highways, the County Councillor, District Councillors and a representative at HDC‟s Planning Department requesting that WSCC make an exception to their „freeze‟ on controlled parking zones and adopt a system similar to that in Billingshurst for the benefit of residents in Arun Prospect.

Also noting that because of the implementation of the controlled parking zone in Billingshurst, this has moved the problem to Pulborough as commuters are driving to Pulborough station instead of using Billingshurst station.

A member of the public commented that he has contacts who may know of RSA consultants that are not as costly as the figures quoted by WSCC. www.pulboroughparishcouncil.gov.uk groups and contact direct with the support team.  The results that they enter directly onto the CSW system have wider value than is generally understood – for instance, action is taken against speeding drivers; data is recorded including driver profiles recording bad behaviour where appropriate; data can inform further police action where appropriate; data can indicate a Camera Van site may be advisable.  A measurable reduction in speed has been found in Sussex communities that operate a CSW group.  Effective educational factor is the main value of Speed Watch and it firmly places the system as a key tool in tackling the sort of situations described at our meetings.

If you would like to help set up a West Chiltington Speed Watch group please either contact our Parish Clerk or you can go directly to the website at www.communityspeedwatch.org for more information NB The eagle eyed amongst our readers will have noticed a couple of errors in last month‟s issue.

Apologies have been received with thanks.

Tel: 01798 817434 wcpc.org.uk clerk@wcpc.org.uk The Parish Office, Church Street, West Chiltington, RH20 2JW. Normally open Tue-Thu 10am–2pm, please phone before visiting.

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Blinds & Shutters

Advertisers call 01903 868 474 or email info@sussexlocal.net 3cm box ÂŁ10 + VAT per month (free design) min 6 months.

Accident Repairs

Accounts cont.

Accounts / Bookkeeping

Aerial & Satellite

Building / Carpentry

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Chimney Sweep

Drains / Cesspits cont.

Electricians

Chiropody/Podiatry

Care Curtains / Soft Furnishings

Carpet Cleaning

Drains / Cesspits

Fencing

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Groundwork / Landscaping

Ironing

Key Cutting & Shoe Repairs

Fuel

Health

Locksmiths

Gardening

Interior Design

Groundwork / Landscaping

Painting & Decorating

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Plumbing & Heating

Plumbing & Heating cont.

Pool Services

Plastering

Private Hire / Taxi

Private Hire / Taxi

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Roofing

Tree Surgery cont.

Tree Surgery

Window Cleaning

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