Sussex Local - Pulborough - September 2017

September 2017

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Pulborough - Bury - Fittleworth - Nutbourne - West Chiltington

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MEMORIES OF LONG AGO Life in rural Sussex c.1910

WIN! Book - Techno Tantrums Tickets to see ‘The Four Men’ Tickets to ‘Cover my Tracks’

NEWS Update on Broadford Bridge oil drilling plus council, community, charity & local schools

PUZZLES For younger readers Plus Prize Crossword

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Events, Local Walks, Recipe, Prize Crossword, Charity, Young Readers’ Puzzles, Local News, Gardening, Business Directory

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September 2017 Cover Image Off Coombelands Lane, Pulborough

by Kris Thomas

Welcome...

So it’s back to school this month, (cue a thankful sigh from many parents) let’s hope for an ‘Indian summer’ again this year to make up for a rather soggy August.

There are still plenty of local fetes taking place this month (see our What’s On Guide starting on page 4) - including the excellent Pulborough Harvest Fair where Sussex Local will have a stand - please come and say ’hello’ if you are there.

Our main article this month, kindly supplied

by Jessica Lea Rimmer looks at life in rural Sussex in the early 1900s via the memoirs of author W.E. Palmer - see page 26 .

Enter our competition for the chance to win a copy of ‘Techno Tantrums’ see page 41.

You can also win tickets to see Noah and the Whale front man Charlie Fink’s new production ‘Cover My Tracks’ (page 16).

Find out some of the latest updates in the Broadford Bridge Oil extraction and which celebrities are against it, on page 46.

4 ...........................................................................What’s On 16 .......................................Win! Tickets to Cover My Tracks 18 ........................................................................Local Walks 20 .........................................................Charity & Community 26 .......................................................Memories of Long Ago 30 .................................................................Prize Crossword 34 .................................................................................Recipe 36 ....................................................................In Your Garden 40 ..............................................Young Readers Puzzle Page 41 .........................................Win! Copy of Techno Tantrums 42 .....................................................................Local Schools 49-52 ..................................Your Local Parish Council News 53 ............................................................Business Directory 58 ..........................................................Index of Advertisers October booking deadline 1st Sep

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This month’s gardening article considers using layers. Our thanks as ever to the talented Andrew Staib from Glorious Gardens (p36).

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

Until next month,

Kris & Jeff Words of Wit “By all these lovely tokens September days are here, With Summer’s best of weather and Autumn’s best of cheer.” HELEN HUNT JACKSON Disclaimer - Whilst advertisements are printed in good faith, Sussex Local (Kay Publishing Ltd) is an independent company and does not endorse products or services that appear in this magazine. Sussex Local cannot be held responsible for errors or omissions or claims made by contributors.

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

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Win tickets to ’Cover My Tracks’ Noah & the Whale front man Charlie Fink stars in new musical Songwriter and lyricist Charlie Fink, former front man of the highly successful band Noah and the Whale, presents Cover My Tracks, a unique production intertwining music and theatre.

As the lead singer-songwriter for the band Noah and the Whale, Charlie Fink sold over a million albums and headlined at notable venues around the world, including a sold-out show at the Royal Albert Hall. Now returning with a brand new production that brings together the experience of a live gig and a modern folk tale, Cover My Tracks will showcase the artistic versatility of its protagonists, bringing a truly entertaining show to lovers of music, theatre and the arts nationwide.

A two-hander starring Fink himself, Cover My Tracks tells the tale of an idealistic young songwriter attempting to write a 21st century pop masterpiece, who Noah & the Whale front man suddenly vanishes without a trace. Might his personal songbook be the key to unlocking the mystery? As testament to Fink’s versatility and widespread appeal, the production was aired at the world renowned Latitude Festival in July, before moving on to regional venues. The theatrical production of Cover My Tracks premieres in tandem with the release of Charlie Fink’s debut solo album of the same name.

For more information and tickets, please visit: www.faneproductions.com/covermytracks

Win tickets to Cover My Tracks To be in with a chance of winning answer the following question: Q: Which band did Charlie Fink play in? a) Radiohead b) Arctic Monkeys c) Noah & the Whale Send your answer and full contact details including daytime telephone number to: Cover My Tracks Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough RH20 9AH or email competitions@sussexlocal.net Winner will be first entry drawn after 20th Sep 2017. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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Local Walks - September 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 Fri 1 10:00am Ardingly Circular North 6 miles 2.5 hrs Level 3 Meet at car park, Street Lane, Ardingly (TQ 347 295) Brenda 07847 022288 Sat 2 2:00pm Fryern Park 3 miles 1.4 hrs Level 2 Meet in Glebe Surgery car park, Monastery Lane, Storrington, RH20 4LR. Goes through Fryern Park with landscaped pleasure gardens and waterfall Mick 01903 745971 Sun 3 10:00am Houghton Forest & Bignor Hill 5.5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 3 Meet at the car park just off the Whiteways roundabout, BN18 9FD Mick 01903 745971 Tue 5 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. Largely wooded area with some open heathland Emmy 01403 255517 Thu 7 10:00am Hove Park ‘Walk & Scoot’ 1.5 miles 45 mins Health Meet at the Park café Corinna 01273 292564 Sun 10 10:00am Washington and Findon Valley 6.5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 3 Meet at Washington Southdowns Way car park (TQ120119). Explore the downland from Washington in the direction of Church Wood Mick 01903 745971 Mon 11 10:00am West Grinstead Church & Downs 5.5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 2 Meet at West Sussex County Council car park next to the Downs Link at West Grinstead, immediately east of Orchard Restaurant (RH13 8LU, TQ183226) Irene 07790 420752 Fri 15 11:00am Southwater 2.6 miles 30 or 75 mins Health Meet in car park of the Country Park, (off Cripplegate Lane, RH13 7UN) Jill 07780 701184 Sun 24 10:00am Figure of Eight 5 miles 2 hrs 15 mins Level 3 Meet at Kithurst Hill car park. This walk explores the South Downs around Kithurst and includes wonderful views towards the North Downs and the coast Mick 01903 745971 Tue 26 10:00am Leechpool & Owlbeech Woods 2–3 miles 60-90 mins Health Meet at Leechpool Wood car park (Roffey End), Harwood Road, Horsham (TQ194313).

Gentle slopes, some narrow paths, generally easy walking Emmy 01403 255517 Thu 28 10:00am Okewood Mill via Ruckmans 5.5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 2 Meet in the car park of The Punchbowl Inn, Okewood Hill, RH5 5PU Lynne 01403 268157 Sat 30 8:30am Waterfall Cottage and Downland 5 miles 2 hrs 15 mins Level 3 Meet in Glebe Surgery car park, Monastery Lane, Storrington, RH20 4LR. A lovley walk up to Sullington Down and along the South Downs Way Mick 01903 745971 Sat 30 2:00pm Under the Downs 3.6 miles 1 hr 45 mins Level 2 Meet in Glebe Surgery car park, Monastery Lane, Storrington, RH20 4LR. Walk towards the bottom of the South Downs escarpment and Glebe Meadow Mick 01903 745971

Arun Adur Ramblers – www.arun-adur-ramblers.org.uk Sun 3 10:30 Stopham Bridge Meet at car park at Stopham Bridge, opposite Garden Centre Wed 6 10:00 Eartham Wood Meet at car park at Eartham Wood Sat 9 10:30 The Mens Meet at Sussex Wildlife car park Sun 17 10:30 Rottingdean Meet at cliff top car park on A259, Newhaven Road Wed 20 10:30 Halfway Bridge Meet in roadside in the lane behind the Halfway Bridge Inn Sun 24 10:30 Arundel Meet at car park near Chidmere Pond, Chidham

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For those who have long dreamed of owning an Aston Martin, the RAF Benevolent Fund charity raffle is giving anyone the chance to win a limited edition Aston Martin Vanquish S Red Arrows car, worth £275,000, for just £20. Aston Martin Cambridge has commissioned just ten of these Vanquish S Red Arrows cars as a unique tribute to the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, and has kindly donated Red 10 to the RAF Benevolent Fund, with all money raised going directly to the charity that supports past and present RAF personnel and their families.

Contact: www.rafbf.org/red10 New Tricks and Grandpa in My Pocket actors James Bolam and wife Sue Jameson recently led a call for concerned residents to object to an attempt by oil company KOGL (Kimmeridge Oil and Gas – subsidiary of UKOG) to extend their operation at Broadford Bridge oil drilling site by twelve months.

The actors, who both helped fight off an oil drilling plan near Wisborough Green, handed in a giant postcard to Lee Harris, Executive Director of Economy, Infrastructure and Environment at West Sussex County Council representing objectors to the Broadford Bridge site between Billingshurst and West Chiltington. Contact: action@broadfordbridgeaction.co.uk

SUSSEX LOCAL More than 2,250 young people receive support via the Youth Emotional Support Service (YES), according to an annual report into commissioning for children and young people's mental health and emotional wellbeing. The YES team currently sees around 200 new young people every month and on average less than three percent go on to require a referral to the specialist child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS), this work is just one part of extra specialist support, early preventative help and innovative new projects being used in West Sussex to assist children and young people with emotional wellbeing and mental health issues. www.bit.ly/wsxyes www.westsussex.local-offer.org Local policing matters, which is why Sussex Police has produced a bespoke contact card for each district with all the different ways you can get the right help from the right people in a timely manner. The card gives details of how you can contact local prevention teams by email or phone to report nonemergency police matters or concerns in your community and you can find your local card, and details of your local prevention team, by searching for your district at the top of any page on the Sussex Police website. www.sussexpolice.com/contact-us Sussex Wildlife Trust’s photographic competition is looking for twelve stunning photographs capturing the best of the wildlife and landscapes of Sussex for their 2018 online calendar. Whether the ladybirds in your garden, migrating wildfowl, macro spiders, flowers carpeting a woodland floor, colourful fungi, clouds of downland butterflies or a sleeping hedgehog in the park – the trust wants you to share the wild places that are special to you whether high on the Downs, deep in the woods or your favourite urban nature spot. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk PAGNE and BIPLANE, the two organisations working to safeguard the rights of people living 14-25 miles west of Gatwick Airport from excessive noise caused by changes to the arrivals flight path in 2013, have agreed to merge their operations; in a move to create a pressure group that will represent a wider group of communities extending from the Pulborough area across to Ifold, Plaistow and Loxwood.

The decision was taken on the basis that both organisations share common ground in campaigning against noise pollution from aircraft approaching as well as departing Gatwick Airport.

The merger means that the new pressure group will retain the PAGNE acronym but its meaning will change from Pulborough to People Against Gatwick Noise and Emissions.

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Coldwaltham Meadow Conservation Group Residents of Coldwaltham were shocked to discover from the June issue of Sussex Local that the South Downs National Park Authority had allocated 40 houses to be built on a (see photo) beautiful flowerrich hay meadow next to the village. Because the National Park’s proposal appeared just a few days before the end of the first consultation period for the Park’s Local Plan, local residents were denied an opportunity to formally complain. The Coldwaltham Meadow Conservation Group was formed as a result and a campaign to save the Meadow from development has begun.

Group members joined with Coldwaltham Parish Council in sending objections to the National Park for consideration at their Board Meeting on 15 July. The Board accepted the site was of high landscape importance but the objections were ignored and the Local Plan will go forward for a second Public Consultation in September.

Following criticism of this decision, Trevor Beattie SDNPA CEO, in a BBC Radio Sussex interview, said that “ the National Park is here to defend nature, to protect and conserve the environment but also to ensure that local communities get affordable homes” he then said if we get it right we can build the homes and preserve half of “this valuable meadow” saying “it’s a question of balance”.

Chris Skinner of the CMCG said “the main purpose of the Authority is 'To conserve and enhance natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage' and this meadow ticks every box. It’s incredible that they want to destroy even half of it. We do need some affordable houses in the village but not here. There is at least one alternative site which seems fine but the SDNPA refuse to consider it”. For more information: www.coldwalthammeadow.org.uk

Fittleworth Community Store The Fittleworth Community Stores and Playground committee is delighted to report that the Charity Commission has granted the formal approval required to allow the shop to be built on the recreation ground. This consent, together with the planning permission for the community shop and café, which has also been granted, means that all formal approvals are in place and that the project may now proceed.

Additionally, the share offer in the community shop has been hugely successful raising £39,600 (far exceeding the original £25,000 target) and the shop has almost 250 shareholders. The group would like to thank everyone who bought shares.

There is now a visual display of the various amounts of funding needed (from the share offer, donations, grants and community events) in order for the shop and playground projects to proceed, in the form of a new noticeboard by the Village Hall car park, which shows the target amounts and current amounts raised. www.fittleworth-pc.org.uk

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What makes a good care home for someone with Dementia or Alzheimer’s? When I looked for a care home for a relative of mine, I have to admit that I really did not have a clue where to start!

Having visited many homes, I realised I wanted the professionals I was about to trust my loved one with, to really understand how and ROOM AVAILABLE NOW! what I felt my relative needed. It was not so much the daily routines within the home, the en-suite, or the perfect menu I wanted, it was a real belief and trust that they would enable their residents to be the very best they could be. Even without total memory or awareness of surroundings, and the procedural losses that slowly take over a person suffering from Dementia or Alzheimer’s. I wanted a home which was relaxed, calm even while coping with the extraordinarily difficult situations. A secure garden which could be used daily use in good weather, a choice of sitting rooms and dining room. But above all I wanted a staff that was qualified and experienced and that offered continuity. I found Woodlands House in a large home near the beach and bowling greens of Littlehampton. A home, that’s what I was looking for! Recently, lounge furniture was replaced with comfortable reclining arm chairs. And there is even a large companion room suitable for a couple! Three members of their staff alone, have over forty years of training and experience at Woodlands! All staff are involved in daily activities which residents can choose to participate in or just watch! Entertainers, zoo animals or the occasional game of Boule are just part of daily life. Woodlands offers quality 24-hour residential care for persons aged 65 and over including long term and respite whether from their own home, hospital or other care homes. They are specialists in Dementia care with the primary objective being to improve the quality of life of their residents and their families and they seek to promote independence, choice and dignity of the individual. They believe that residents must feel and be safe and secure at all times, whilst providing a relaxed and stimulating environment that motivates them to live a full and happy life. Just being the best they can be. Written by Judy Blake, daughter of Woodlands House Resident Oonagh Manager/Proprietor: house.woodlands@gmail.com 01903725458 or 07815762623

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Pulborough Harvest Fair Pulborough’s annual Harvest Fair, celebrating farming, food and fun, takes place on Saturday 23rd September, from 11am to 5pm, on the Glebe field opposite the Chequers Hotel.

This year’s event, includes music from local folk band Taylor Maid, entertainment from Tom Foolery, a fun dog show, beer and bellinis, local produce and food stalls, cakes, farm animals, owls, craft stalls, displays, a scarecrow competition and Harris’s traditional fun fair.

Entry is free.

The theme for this year’s Scarecrow competition is Sci-Fi and tips on how to make your scarecrow can be found in the fair’s brochure. Sussex Local will have a stand so do pop by and say hello! pulboroughharvestfair@yahoo.co.uk or Facebook: www.facebook/pulboroughharvestfair

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Drivers do not have to make a firm commitment or fixed schedule for specific days. The client pays a nominal donation and the driver is paid a mileage according to HMRC guidelines.Call: Bridget on 01903 743011 or Ian on 01903 743279

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Memories of Long Ago

Jessica Lea Rimmer writes about W.E. Palmer, an author who lived in Rural Sussex in the early 1900s Memories of Long Ago is a nostalgic account of some of Winifred Palmer’s childhood years which she spent living at Harting Coombe Farm in Sussex, from 1910 to 1925. Written in the third person under the pseudonym Francesca, Winifred recollects her poor, but seemingly happy childhood, in a unique and engaging style. With no specification of who her intended audience was, or even the reason for writing her memoir, its title suggests that Winifred's desire to keep the memories of her childhood alive was a key motivation for its production.

Born in 1908 in Bramley, near Guildford, Winifred dedicates much of her autobiography to the recollection of her schooldays, and in doing so, enables a better understanding of working-class culture and identity in early 20th Century, rural Sussex.

WE Palmer’s house today

On reading Winifred's typescript memoir, in which she recalls her schooling experience through detailed descriptions of the subjects that were taught, teaching styles and lesson formats, as well as a brief recollection of May Day and playground games - one thing becomes clear: times have changed.

Today's classroom disciplinary methods are a far cry from those that were enforced prior to the 21st century. So too are the days when lesson topics were not inclusive of all genders and were instead taught in accordance with the gender assigned roles of a patriarchal society. For Winifred however, this was a reality. Reinforcing the gender-orientated world that Winifred lived through, her memoir reveals how it was only girls who were taught cookery and needle work, which they did for up to three hours per week - a world of difference between Winifred's childhood and that which we understand today.

School lessons were not inclusive of all genders

The school day was divided into two halves, and classes, or standards as they were then called, were small. Morning school ran from nine until twelve, and afternoon school ran from one thirty until four. However, Winifred reveals that if a child misbehaved during a lesson they were made to stay behind in order to make up for wasted time.

Although parents generally agreed with their children being caned within reason, as this was a form of punishment which they were also subjected to during their school years, they would often object to their child being kept behind at the end of the school day.

Such objections were mainly expressed during the dark, winter months, as the country roads were considered too isolated for a child to walk alone, and thus had to be met part way.

Like most of the schoolchildren, Winifred lived at least two miles away from the school itself, though this was not entirely unfortunate as she thoroughly

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28 Local People Winifred Palmer’s favourite memory of her school days was May Day

enjoyed the picturesque traverse through the countryside. However, her love of walking through idyllic, rural Sussex sometimes came at a price. Distracted by the beauty of the scenery, Winifred would linger on her way to school which occasionally resulted in her being late. In those days, if a child was late to school and did not have a satisfactory reason, their hand would fall victim to one stroke of the cane.

With support from the church, the Women’s Institute, and the parents of the schoolchildren, it is evident that education and schooling were extremely valued by the members of Mrs W.E. Palmer’s village. A strong camaraderie was formed among teachers and parents due to the significant interest that the parents took in the school. Whilst the organisation of school trips, parties and events, was almost always aided by the Women's Institute.

However, as a girl of the early 20th Century, Winifred lived through a time in which the importance of education and schooling had become recognised nationally, as well as locally. As England's literacy rates soared at the turn of the century, it is of little surprise to learn that in Winifred's school English grammar was a subject that played a major role in the school curriculum. She goes into great detail about the teachers determination to ensure that the children were excellent spellers, as well as claiming that the children parsed and analysed copious amounts of sentences, and were required to endure at least half an hour of dictation per day.

Mrs W.E. Palmer excelled during her school years, as she recalls being permitted to skip a standard and go straight into standard two from the infant school.

Therefore, it is surprising to learn that she failed her scholarship exam and was not awarded with the opportunity to go to grammar school. The exam, which Winifred claims was a written examination on every

subject in the school’s curriculum, was exceedingly difficult. Yet, for working-class children, passing the exam would have merely been the first hurdle.

It was not simply the intelligence and academic capability of the child that determined whether they would go to grammar school. The harsh reality lay in the fact that their class status played a significant role. Mrs W.E. Palmer admits that it was unlikely that her parents would have been able to afford to let her go to grammar school, even if she had passed the examination.

Therefore, the tremendous sense of achievement that a working-class child would have felt on passing the exam, would have been quickly undermined by their class status.

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However, Mrs W.E. Palmer’s favourite memory of her school days was May Day- when the crowning of the Queen of May took place. The school organised this event and the children, dressed in their best clothes and wearing handmade garlands, would give a beautiful display for the people of the hamlet. Winifred describes how everybody would leave their daily duties to come outside and watch as the children proudly marched around the village before gathering on a field for the crowning. As part of the celebrations, a maypole was set up on the field and the children would take hold of the ribbons and plait them while dancing around the maypole in time to the piano music. Winifred confesses that it was such a marvellous event that many of the children claimed that it was one of the best days they had ever had.

Employed as a prominent theme of her memoir, Mrs W.E. Palmer illustrates the important role that education and schooling played in her life, and the lives of children across England. Despite her school’s rigorous teaching methods and use of the cane as a form of punishment, Winifred makes it clear that her

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school days were some of the best days of her life. It has been my pleasure to read the memoir of Winifred Estelle Palmer and conduct research into her workingclass life.

If you wish to know more about her upbringing in rural Sussex, such as information on her home and family life on the farm, the implications of the First World War on her childhood, or her political views, visit www.writinglives.org/mrs-w-e-palmer. Here you can also find work on many more working-class autobiographies from writers across the country, simply scroll through the list of authors on the Writing Lives website, or browse through the thematic categories for a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the working class.

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By Chris Ennis FRICS If you look up from reading this page, you are likely to be looking at a window.

Windows are all around us, and most of the time we take them for granted. These days many windows are constructed in either aluminium or Upvc and double glazed panels serve to reduce heat losses. Windows prior to the 1980’s were mainly formed in timber or galvanized metal and incorporated single glazing. I can remember the frost on the inside of old galvanised windows when I was a boy. My father waged a constant battle to repair defective timber sub framing. These days there are few such windows remaining in prosperous Sussex.

When it was appreciated the extent of heat losses through glazing, secondary windows found public favour. These were only partially successful, and the first complete replacement window systems were sold. I remember thinking that these would be a commercial disaster, but of course I was proved wrong and many fortunes have been made (and probably lost) selling window systems.

If you are contemplating installing replacement windows, make sure your contractor is a member of a reputable trade body. They will have a code of practice, and some form of customer redress scheme.

SUSSEX LOCAL Give full consideration to your requirements since mistakes can be costly. Remember that local authority permission, free holder’s consent and planning permission will be required if you live in a flat.

Consider the design of the window system… large picture windows are inappropriate for many post war dwellings.

Cottage style leaded lights are not suited for installation in patio doors. Ensure that there is adequate provision for ventilation. Consider the means of escape in the event of fire. Check design and adequacy of locks and child stays. Most important of course is the type of glazing…. tinted glass, argon (an inert gas) filled panels…check the quality of hinge mechanisms?

One of the most common failings in windows is the ‘breakdown’ of the vacuum between the glass panes.

This allows condensation to form and the window will then mist over. The cost of glass replacement varies depending on size, but an average cost would be between £50 and £100.

Remember, periodically clean the widows and reveals and lightly oil all moving parts.

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Mexican Fajita Night - Kid Cuisine Ingredients

8 tortilla wraps  2 tbsp. olive oil  4 chicken breast, cut into strips Chicken marinade  2 lemons and juices  3 tbsp Cajun spice  Spring onion bunch, cut in half  2 garlic cloves, crushed Nutbourne tomato salsa (combine all)  300g Mixed Cherry Tomatoes, quartered  1 shallot, sliced  Juice of 1 lemon  Pinch of salt and pepper & herbs Guacamole (prepare just before serving)  2 ripe avocados, mashed  Juice of 1 lime  50g cheddar 

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Combine your chicken strips with the marinade ingredients and put aside into the fridge for an hour or so 2. Prepare your salsa, as above, you can make this in advance 3. Heat the oil in a frying pan on a medium heat, add your chicken strips and juices, discard the lemon halves, and cook for 20 minutes, turning occasionally 4. Whilst your chicken is cooking you can combine your guacamole, ingredients and set aside.

5. Heat your oven, and warm through your wraps just before serving 6. You’re now ready to serve, let your family help themselves and wrap away Visit us where you can find all the above ingredients and loads more recipe ideas.

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36 Gardening

In Your Garden Monthly gardening ideas and tasks by Andrew Staib, Principle Designer of Glorious Gardens Letting your garden shine with complex beauty Has your garden felt “two dimensional” this summer with long periods where nothing much is happening?

Do you look at your garden and see tree-shrub-bulbshrub-perennial without any feeling of the power and complexity of nature?

If you take a walk in nature you will realise that plant life tries to occupy all the different layers of space.

From tall trees with a canopy of small trees underneath, to shrubs then ground cover, bulbs and climbers, nature weaves life into all the different available layers of space.

So often we just plant something we like into a space that is available, yet different plants survive on different levels depending on their light requirements, wind tolerance, soil stability and acidity and ability to grow next to other different species.

If we can listen and look at the essence of nature growing in the wild we can achieve a natural look with all the lovely stylised beauty that our human love of colour, symmetry and order can provide.

The result is powerful and achieves a complexity that most gardens lack.

Of course in many ways gardens are simplifications of nature, bringing out the essential elements whilst allowing for more functional human spaces as well as ease of maintenance.

Yet it is possible to bring some of that rich ‘wovenfeeling’ into the smallest of gardens and the results will give you a deeper satisfaction and a more four dimensional beauty.

So if there are gaps in your beds or just one or two

layers going on compared with the eight I have mentioned below, you can notice what is missing and plan to enrich your layering for next year!

Trees Choose your trees carefully. Often I arrive at a client’s garden and there is either one massive tree that dominates the rest of the garden space or there is a lack of trees. People sometimes assume that planting trees will create too much shade but if your garden is small/medium, well positioned trees with a delicate and spacious leaf and branch character can create a canopy that will give your garden a sense of height, enclosure and intimacy.

Some trees for the smaller gardens are Amelenchier lamarki, Weeping Birch, Malus, Sorbus, Viburnum Tinus, Albezia and Rhus. All of these trees will give your garden a lovely sense of breadth without a tree surgeon being called in every year.

Taller Shrubs Underneath this layer one can plant a layer which I call Tall Shrubs. These plants can contribute lots of

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Some are Sambucus ‘Sutherland’s Gold’ and Sambucus ‘Black Lace’, Philadelphus, Forsythia, some of the taller Cornus, Ceanothus, Fatsia, most of the Pittisporums and the different types of Laurel.

Smaller Shrubs Smaller shrubs can then be chosen that will tend to give longer periods of colour and fit snuggly under the ‘umbrellas’ of the taller trees. Some interesting shrubs that come to mind are: Rosa rugosa, Teucrium fruticans, Japanese Quince, most of the Hebes, Hydrangeas, Cistis, Pittisporum ‘Tom Thumb’ and the Choysia range.

Ground Cover Ground cover can be used as the ‘glue’ that holds all the different layers together. Not only can you plant these in large ribbons and drifts to give your border a sense of flow and unity but they solve the practical job of suppressing the weeds whilst the trees are establishing themselves.

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Some tried and tested ground covers that I like are the Geraniums, Sedums, Chaerophyllum ‘Roseum’, White Bay Willow Herb and Persicaria.

Smaller Ground Cover The smaller ground covers tend to be at the front of borders where they won’t be swamped by the bigger plants. Some nice examples are: Pachysandra, Ajuga, Brunnera, Galium odoratum, Epimedium, Bergenias, Lilly of the Valley and Periwinkle.

Climbers It is surprising how many gardens I visit and see unsightly spaces that a week chosen climber could easily transform.

Climbers hide fences, can shoot up trees like rambling roses or drop languidly gown from shed grooves or pergodas. They are a first choice for many unsightly wall or tool shed and with their exuberant need to spread out can give your garden a new dimension of space.

More unusual climbers are Akebia, Campsis, Berberidopsis coralline and Solanum Bulbs The bulb range is enormous. Some come out before the trees have come into leaf to grab the early sunlight when they can, others push through other plant life tenaciously. As I have written in previous

38 Gardening articles plan your bulbs with the months of the year in mind and you can have bright splashes of colour almost all year. (The bright blue of Gentians at Wakefield were intense to look at this weekend).

I would like to include another dimension to designing your garden with layers and that is what is called ‘Window Plants’ . These are plants that even though some are quite tall they can be planted in the middle or even the front of a bed and you can see through their spacious foliage to other plants.

Examples of these - and please look them up as they have a great ethereal feeling, are Sanguisorba ‘Pink Elephant’, Dierama, Qaura, Molinia Tranparent and Molinia ‘Karl Foestar’, Allium Sphaerocephalon and the more commonly known Verbena Bonsariensis and Stips gigantia.

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SUSSEX LOCAL What to do in September  Keep up the watering in sustained hot weather.

For years now we have been having sunny and dry Septembers  Top up the mulch to retain moisture and keep weeds down (don’t forget they kept on growing until Christmas last year!)  Keep pinching out tomatoes and sowing new rows of lettuce, radishes and spinach  Prune the bigger shrubs that have finished flowering like Wygelia, Philadelpus, and Sprirea - cut out the old flowering wood back to new growth so that next year’s flowers will bloom from. A harder cut of the Wysteria can wait till January.  Mow your lawn on a higher setting now to keep moisture in the grass to help mitigate against summer browning in dry spells  Plan where you want your bulbs to come out in Spring. You can order them online now for planting until November.

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Fittleworth School Yoga for children

Forward thinking Headmaster, Graham Bloomfield introduces Yoga to the children of Fittleworth School.

He says ‘At Fittleworth School, we recognise that children’s mental health is just as important as their academic achievement. It’s a chance for the children to learn how to relax and reconnect with themselves in an uncertain world’.

Yoga has many benefits for both the mind and the body. Lydia Styles, Yoga teacher and parent says ‘Kids yoga classes are a great, creative and fun way to increase co-ordination, flexibility and balance as well as, increase confidence, concentration and self-esteem. By doing yoga, children can learn to relax and build selfawareness through stretching and strengthening their own bodies’.

Graham Bloomfield, Headmaster says ‘The children really enjoy the classes and many commented that they felt calm, relaxed and lighter afterwards’. He goes on to say ‘We are very proud of our Yoga programme, it gives the children life skills they need to help them cope with stress, anxiety and poor sleep through relaxation’. For more information about Yoga email Lydia Styles at southdownsyoga@icloud.com.help.

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Bury School

An action packed end of term...

What a finish to the school year. Throughout June and July two scientists from the University of Leeds joined the school to carry out their research, looking at the impact of the introduced Wall Lizard to our native Sand Lizard. This was a fantastic opportunity for our pupils to be involved in real science; the children were able to join in with the research and to see these fascinating creatures close up. The two scientists, Joel and Rob were excellent with the children, sharing findings in assemblies and even giving up a bit of their time to join in with pond dipping – I’m not sure who enjoyed it more! Joel was kind enough to send us a comment about his experience here at Bury, “The combination of practical wildlife project engagement and opportunity to discuss conservation issues here at Bury School is building both an interest in ecology and conservation. There is a real sense of a conservation minded community of pupils and teachers, and it is very encouraging that the pupils here are already discussing conservation issues, thinking critically and scientifically.”

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the children gained a huge amount from the experience. The walk was much too long and much too late – and was all the better for it!” The last day of term could mean only one thing, a sponsored 3 ½ mile walk from the top of Bignor Hill all the way back to school raising funds for our walled garden project.

The whole school community were involved with parents, siblings and friends all joining us on our sponsored hike across the Downs; a really fitting way to finish the year.

Our first topic of the new term is Brilliant Bury. We will be holding an open morning for prospective new parents to come and have a look at the school in action and to see the fabulous work that these children produce. Come and join us on October 12th to have a look around and see if Bury is the school for you – we do not have a catchment area and have children from all around the wider area so don’t let distance put you off be a part of our great community. Even if you are not looking for your new school, the children would love to show you the work they have been doing – we might even throw in a slice of cake.

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46 Local Issues

Broadford Bridge Oil Extraction News Updates and a reader letter

Actor James Bolam calls for oil Letters to the Editor drilling to stop across the Weald It still seems that many locals are unaware of the kind of oil drilling that is proposed for our area. It is before it is ‘too late’ not like Storrington and Singleton, it is a different

New Tricks and Grandpa in My Pocket actor James Bolam and wife Sue Jameson are leading a call for concerned residents to object to an attempt by oil company KOGL (Kimmeridge Oil and Gas – subsidiary of UKOG) to extend their operation at Broadford Bridge oil drilling site by 12 months.

The actors, who both helped fight off an oil drilling plan near Wisborough Green, handed in a giant postcard to Lee Harris, Executive Director of Economy, Infrastructure and Environment at West Sussex County Council representing objectors to the Broadford Bridge site between Billingshurst and West Chiltington.

Veteran actor James Bolam said: “You’ve only go to really look at what’s happening in Pennsylvania, Texas, Australia to see the massive amount of destruction that is caused by this because it is not just one well or two it is 100s of wells.

We have to stop it before it starts because once is starts it is going to be too late. We have a beautiful, green pleasant land and we want to keep it that way and pass it on (to the next generation). Let's concentrate our activities on energies that that are renewable.”

Sue Jameson said: “I’m concerned generally about the environment, I’m concerned about the wildlife, the fact the companies have denied there were no protected sites within the area and in fact there are several within five miles and a protected, ancient wood within 500m of the site.”

Nearly 200 people – predominantly from Sussex have already written in to object.

Broadford Bridge Action Group BBAG – an alliance of those opposing the rig – says its important that the opinions of objectors, who are predominantly local, are heard.

technology. UK Oil and Gas (UKOG) are looking at between 300 -2400 oil wells across the Weald. This would mean we would be living in an industrialised area.

UKOG tell us they will be using a potato starch plant based biodegradable drilling fluid. We know they will also be using a number of acids and chemicals including CT-17/02WT ('very toxic to aquatic organisms”) CT31/02WT and TUNED SPACER E+ ('toxic, capable of causing cancer') and numerous others that state 'Avoid release to the environment. This product should not be allowed to enter drains, water courses or the soil' and others that state 'untested' 9 different chemicals, acid, oil and hazardous waste water containing low level radioactive substances will be transported through West Sussex.

I have asked the police what is the emergency rapid response plan if there is an accident and they don’t seem to be able to give an answer. This is extremely concerning. They have said there could be up to 12 HGV's a day (that is 24 both ways) so the possibility of an incident is real.

Asides from the threat to the local people there is also the wildlife to consider. I recently contacted the Sussex Biodiversity Record Centre and asked for an Ecological Data Search on species within a 1 km radius of the Broadford Bridge Well site. The summary came back with 25 Protected and designated species, 5 of those are internationally protected.

So even though they don’t seem to be worried about any potential risks to the locals one would think if there are internationally important protected species they would have some ‘say’.

We all know accidents happen and however hard the oil industry try there are numerous recorded incidents. The question is “Is the risk worth it ?”’.

UKOG are now applying for an extension to their planning permission. We locals ( and our friends and family) have the opportunity to object.

Useful links: www.westchiltington.com/Oil.shtml Facebook: @BroadfordBridgeActionGroup (meet every Saturday on the Adversane Green between 2 - 4) I do hope this has helped bring a little bit more information to subject A concerned local, Nicola Peel, Pulborough (some text edited due to space) Please write in with your opinions on the matter to info@sussexlocal.net - we would love to hear your thoughts.

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Bury News Edited extracts from the Parish Council website Bury Green play equipment Repair and maintenance work is almost complete on Bury Green and is usable for the school holiday (until work is resumed). There is (c) Bury Parish Council still some paintwork to be finished (we need a few guaranteed dry hours to complete the oil based painting) and the rubber granular repair kits for the matting need a rain-free period to set. Recent weather conditions have not been helpful but we are nearly there.

Amberley Rail SOS As part of the Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) transformation programme, GTR are consulting on a new Southern Rail timetable. This timetable would come into effect in 2018 and be in place for 10 years. The new timetable provides increased services at all stations down the Arun Valley except for Amberley. There will be less services between London and Amberley in the new timetable, particularly at peak times. Eroding services to Amberley sets a dangerous precedent, particularly as attempts to close Amberley station have happened in the past. As members of the com-

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munity, we need to protect our village station. Rail services are a national service. We need to ensure that people living in rural areas retain good access to public transport. Please email our MP, Nick Herbert, to tell him that you support this issue. He can be reached at: nick@nickherbert.com You can follow our Twitter feed @AmberleyRailSOS. Anglo Saxon Bury There is a new section on the website for those interested in the history of the parish. Contributions, both written and illustrative, would be appreciated for this new section, which is in its early stages.

Door to Door Scam There have been a few incidents recently of aggressive door-to-door salesmen, please warn your neighbours, particularly elderly or vulnerable neighbours, not to open the door to strangers or buy on the doorstep.

They will knock on a door, offering cleaning items which they know are of very poor quality.

Badminton Club The Village Hall has a newly refurbished maple floor with new badminton lines, all it needs is for a small group to start a club!

Bury Ramblers All walks leave at 10 am. All walks are 4-5 miles long, and of course end up at a pub for a meal. Contact Gloria and Neil Livingstone 01798 831026 www.buryparishcouncil.org.uk New fabrics from Fryetts, Voyage, Ashley Wilde & Wemyss

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Coldwaltham News

Extracts from Parish Council Meeting held on 13th June 2017 Chairman’s Report The Lodge Hill Centre will be submitting a planning application. These plans are in response to the growth in primary schools using these facilities.

It was mentioned that the Coldwaltham Youth Club, need to be kept on the agenda with regards to future funding.

South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) - Proposed Housing Allocation The most recent proposal had been changed, from those previously circulated in April/May. The SDNP Planning Committee (were due to meet shortly after this meeting), when a larger site for Coldwaltham (was) to be discussed for approval for the presubmission document.

The next step is for the Plan to be approved by the National Park Authority. It will then be issued for public consultation in September, before being submitted to the Secretary of State, who will refer it to an inspector for examination.

Subject to any issues raised at examination, the Secretary of State will then approve the Plan, bringing it into force sometime in 2018. It was noted that Council had received some very erudite comments from

SUSSEX LOCAL residents at this meeting, but attendees were warned that the detail of the proposal needs to be read very carefully as not all issues are clear from the plans.

Members agreed to make a comment to SDNPA, it was noted that the consultation process has not been effective, as it had concentrated in major centres, eg. Midhurst and Petersfield. Since the Parish Council presentation, the document had shifted, earlier changes had not changed so much from those Council had previously accepted. This latest proposal is radically different in size and position to those originally presented to Parishes.

Other business The Council was updated regarding River Lane path .

A councillor had spoken to the agent for Barlavington Estates, who agreed for a kissing gate to be installed as a replacement. He will approach the Barlavington contractor on the council’s behalf for a quote. Council have an obligation to maintain the route of the permissive path. It was suggested that an approach for additional funding from the Wildbrooks Society might not be best as they tend to support more prominent items that are community based projects.

No further comments had been received regarding the new Horsham DC car park charging scheme. www.coldwalthampc.org.uk

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Fittleworth News

Extract from Parish Council meeting 19th June 2017.

A member of the public asked for clarification on the work planned on the parking areas on Sandy Lane. It was confirmed that this only involves the clearance of overgrown vegetation.

Following a discussion on the overgrown state of some footpaths it was agreed that a note would be sent to West Sussex County Council asking for information on when they will be cutting the vegetation. A letter would also be sent to local farmers asking them to ensure that any paths across their land are kept clear. Particular paths which have already been identified as requiring urgent attention are the path from The Fleet to Churchwood and the paths across the field opposite The Swan. An item will be posted on social media inviting residents to inform the council of any other paths needing attention. Subject to the response from WSCC it may be necessary for the Parish Council to arrange for Grasstex to carry out work on the worst areas to ensure that they can be used during the summer. www.fittleworth-pc.org.uk Fittleworth School hosts the world’s first massproduced hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. The children at Fittleworth CE Village School were treated to a fascinating and informative insight into the future of transport. Jon Roffey, a parent at the school and employee of Toyota UK, arrived on the school playground with a

Parish Council News 51 Toyota Mirai Fuel cell car, one of only 30 currently on trial on UK roads.

The clever technology allows hydrogen to combine with oxygen which in turn generates electricity to power the cars motor. The only by-product (emission) of this process is water.

Before thoroughly examining the car the children listened with interest to how this technology will benefit our environment and the planet as a whole.

Headteacher, Graham Bloomfield, was lucky enough to test drive the car. “It drove with all the composure, comfort and performance that might be expected of any modern vehicle, minus the noise and the exhaust fumes. Only the small matter of £61,000 keeps me from buying one!” The good news is that as production ramps up in the next few years it is expected that prices will fall.

This timely visit comes in the week that Ford, Volvo and France all made important announcements about their ambitions for a zero emissions future. www.toyota.co.uk/new-cars/new-mirai/meet-mirai#1. www.fittleworthschool.org.uk

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Pulborough Parish Council Edited extracts from the minutes of the Recreation and Open Spaces Committee on 13th July 2017.

Designated Barbeque Area The question of having a designated barbeque area on the main recreation ground was raised on social media, so it was brought before the Committee. After some discussion, Members agreed that a designated barbeque area was not possible, due to space and the possible damage it could do to the grounds.

Neighbourhood Wardens would be advised of this, and remind them of the by-laws, should they see anyone having a barbeque on the grassed area.

Request from Cricket Club The Cricket Club requested for the Parish Council to hire a skip for the removal of rubbish from the Sports Pavilion, in order for them to install a replacement shed.

Rivermead The Council had met with the RSPB to discuss options at Rivermead. The RSPB will conduct a site visit and comeback to the Parish Office with their feedback.

Some immediate actions were needed to avoid the area becoming more overgrown and after discussion it was agreed to do the following: Arrange a site visit with Members of the R&OS Committee, write to

SUSSEX LOCAL nearby residents advising not to fly-tip with rubbish and compost, asking them to clear the areas behind their fences. To also request volunteers to help clear and maintain the area, and contact the RSPB asking for help from their volunteer list.

Sports Pavilion Members received a report and quotations for two options for works required to the cold water tanks in the Sports Pavilion, which are storing hot water, instead of cold, because the stored hot water is conducting up the cold feed pipe and into the cold water storage tanks. It was noted that Option 1, unvented kits installed and associated works, at a cost of £8600.00 + vat could be used within the rebuild of the Sports Pavilion and vents would not be required.

Option 2, at a cost of £7500.00 +vat could be carried out as a minimal requirement to maintain the current installation. The Parish Office is also in the process of trying to obtain further quotations. After much discussion, Members resolved to recommend to Council to carry out the works within Option 1 of the quotation at a cost of no more than £8600.00 +vat Pulborough Football Club (PFC) have advised that they will only have one team for next season, and will play on the main recreation ground. www.pulboroughparishcouncil.gov.uk

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West Chiltington Parish Council News for the community August Planning Meeting More than the usual number of members of the public attended the August Planning meeting to air their views on a variety of planning applications. There were several on the agenda, all requiring opinion and comments, and it was interesting to hear the views of several residents who were engaging with the local issues of the day. You don’t have to be against an application to attend a meeting – being in support of a plan is equally as valuable to the democratic process.

Parish Councillor Vacancy We have another casual vacancy for a Parish Councillor and if anyone is thinking about joining us, you will find a friendly and committed team who undertake this voluntary position. Many of us go out to work and we all bring a variety of experience and knowledge to the role. If you would like to meet your councillors or have a chat please look at the website for details or come along to a meeting and see us ‘in action’.

Details of all meetings, agendas and minutes can be found on www.wchilt-parishcouncil.org.uk or phone Anna our Parish Clerk on 01798 817434.

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Fraudulent phone calls We have received several warnings from Sussex Police about an increase in HMRC frauds. Elderly people are receiving a high volume of phone calls purporting to be from HMRC. So far, none of them sent money, but it is vital that people are aware of the signs and act on them. These are some of the contact methods used to defraud people in Sussex: •Voicemails: saying you owe HMRC unpaid tax.

•Text messages: fraudsters send you a text message requesting you to urgently call back on the number provided.

Protect yourself: HMRC will never use a text message to inform you about a tax rebate or penalty. HMRC will never ask for any payment in the form of iTunes Vouchers. If you or someone you know is vulnerable and has been a victim of fraud call Sussex Police on 101 or visit www.sussex.police.uk If you need to report a fraud or attempted fraud, you can do so by contacting Action Fraud at or by calling 0300 123 2040. You can also follow @actionfrauduk on Twitter To contact the Parish Council: 01798 817434 wcpcclerk@aol.com www.wchilt-parishcouncil.org.uk

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

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PROMPT RELIABLE EFFICIENT

£20 a month

01903 821354 07711 987663

plus VAT - includes design. Book & pay online at sussexlocal.net or call us on

Curtains / Soft Furnishings

Creative Curtains

01903 868474

by Marketa

Electricians

A.S.H. Electrical (Sussex) Ltd

Carpet Cleaning

All electrical work undertaken Full & Part rewires New Consumer Units Lighting Extra Power Points Free Quotes Fully Insured All Work Guaranteed

Bespoke friendly service Curtains & Soft Furnishings Roman,Venetian & Roller Blinds Covering Pulborough & Villages

01403 782 494

www.creativecurtainsbymarketa.co.uk

Drains / Cesspits

01903 529199 07786 240424

C & C Electrical Services Ltd

Colin Mayo QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN  

Unblocking Toilets - Sinks - Sewers - Manholes Gutters - Gullies

High Pressure Cleans Drives - Patios - Plant -

Any work considered ‘Part P’ & Fully insured  Large or small jobs

01903 700938 M: 07703 253808 T:

www.c-and-c-electrical.co.uk

Machinery - Buildings - Tennis Courts - Car Parks Other services CCTV Surveys - Excavation & Repairs - No Dig repairs

077483 31766 / 01903 892627 acedrainage@outlook.com

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

www.shiningknights.co.uk

Clearance

House & Garage Clearance

Committed to Recycling Peter Deacon Jumble Cleared 01903 741 431 Licensed Carrier 07990 915 159 Reasonable Rates kate1deac@yahoo.co.uk

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Cesspit/Septic tank emptying Sewage pump stations / treatment plants Hot/Cold water booster pump sets Borehole pumps Circulators

01903 734 030 www.activepumpservices.co.uk

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through the door Footcare

Groundworks / Landscaping

Twinkle Toes

Jewellers & Repairers

G RAHAM & C ADELL JEWELLERS FOR 50 YEARS

Trimmed toenails in the comfort of your own home

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 DBS Checked

& Insured

 £25 inc. soak, trim,

buff and lotion

07969 347426

 Extensions

/ Drainage / Patios  Free quotations  Driveways

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07787 82 53 86

Garden Services Peter Ireland Peter Ireland For all your garden projects and maintenance 01798 872923 07976 729226

6 High Street Storrington RH20 4DU

www.tdsgroundworks.co.uk

£10 a month

Everyday French language 1 to 1, 2 to 1 or in a small group Adapted to your needs at your own pace Relaxed and friendly atmosphere Qualified French Teacher Over 20 Years Experience call Marie-Sophie

works digger hire & machine operator

 Mini

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Locksmiths ur

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Hairdresser

Hair I Come - Hair I Go

or

LEE’S LOCKS NO CALL OUT CHARGE!

Lock outs/Door Jam  Garage/Window Locks  UPVC Specialist  Fully Guaranteed 

01903 650 062 07921 068 564

OAP Discounts Insurance Work CRB checked NO VAT!

All locks to

BS3621

Logs

Mobile Hairstylist Amy Gilbert Fully Insured Free Consultations Pulborough & Surroundings

07460 213 351 amygilbert3@hotmail.co.uk

Home Help

peter@blackgatensy.com

Silver HOME HELP lining A friendly and reliable service       

Groundworks / Landscaping

10.00 - 4.00 9.30 - 1.00

01903 743 579

 Excavation

01903 414161 / 07905 088145

French Lessons

Learn FRENCH

New & Pre-Owned Watch battery service Quality leather straps Watch & jewellery repairs

Opening hours Tues, Thurs, Fri Saturday

 Margaret Dabbs products

Always special offers

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Accompanied appointments Personal care, bathing Meals, light housework Pet care & dog walking Shopping contact Gill King Errands 01798 872 022 Companionship 07763 117 589

Painting & Decorating

DAVID HUGHES

Painter - Decorator - Property Maintenance

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30+ years experience Exterior & Interior Free quotations Fully insured 01798 875 033 07774 676 115 david.hughes10@btinternet.com

Jewellers & Repairers

J.H. BROWN LTD

PAINTING AND DECORATING     

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

SUSSEX LOCAL

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Plastering

Plumbing & Heating cont.

PLASTERING

M.C. SERVICES

Plumbing & Heating

RENDERING PAINTING AND DECORATING 25 years experience Qualified Excellent references

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

All areas covered Free quotations Fully insured

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northyathome@msn.com

01903 504 877 07920 798 071

PLASTERING

Reliable & friendly service Free quotations discount with Fully insured this advert Many satisfied clients City & Guilds Qualified Mr P Nelson 01798 872 832 07904 537 686

 No job too small  Skim over Artex  Back to flat  Boarding  Fully Insured

15%

Dan: 07860 633147 dan.plaster01@gmail.com

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

553992

07979 746239

All aspects of Plumbing and Heating.

Bathrooms, Boiler installations & Repairs

01903 740 538 07871 725 133

pipelineplumbingservices.co.uk info@pipelineplumbingservices.co.uk

Personal Training

Plumbing & Heating

Pest Control

Des Bone Limited Pest Control Services

(24hr)

Wasps - Hornets - Rodents - Moles Ants - Pigeons - Squirrels - Moths Specialist Bird & Squirrel Proofing Electric Fly Killer & Insect Screens

A J Maddox All aspects of

Plumbing & Heating Established 30 yrs

01903 266 219 07941 277 163

01403 786 100

www.desbone.co.uk

Harry Jackson

Pest Control

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

JV Plumbing & Heating    

01903 550 149

City & Guilds level 3 qualified Fully Insured Free Quotations Pulborough based

James:07513

104105

jvplumbing.heating@gmail.com

info@whittington.co

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through the door Podiatry/Chiropody

Roofing

Tree Surgery D.R. GRADY

TREE SURGERY

DAWN N JONES

- West Chiltington  Felling  Hedge Cutting  Pruning  Stump Grinding

Pulborough Podiatry

Visiting appointments available

01798 872 647

dr.grady@yahoo.co.uk

01798 815415 / 07703 358874

01798 873311

Insured & Fully Qualified

Private Hire / Taxi

Any Category Advertisement

£10 a month plus VAT - includes design Book and pay online at www.sussexlocal.net or call 01903 868 474

R & R Roofing Specialists

Property Services

Climbing Reductions Felling Stump Grinding Pruning

ALL IN 1    

JONATHAN CARTER

HANDYMEN

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE LANDSCAPING, GARDENING NO JOB TOO SMALL Rob 15 YRS EXPERIENCE

Covers Pulborough, W. Chilt & surrounding villages NPTC City & Guilds. Insured Shirley

07752 854808

allin1handyhere@gmail.com

Call or Text

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30 years experience Flat Roofing Leadwork 01903 746 487 Tiling 07795 821 627 RandRRoofing.co.uk Slating

STEVE CHISWELL Roofing & Building

Fitting & Tiling

For a free quote please call Nigel on

07768 510 463 01903 745 685

www.riversidehomemaintenance.co.uk

TREE SURGERY All aspects of tree surgery & hedge cutting. Fully Qualified & Insured.

01798 813550 / 07968 858087

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

 Door Hanging RIVERSIDE HOME  General DIY MAINTENANCE  Painting & Decorating  Kitchen & Bathroom  Wooden Flooring  Patios & Decking  Flat Pack Assembly  Fencing & Sheds

KEVIN L. JONES

01903 872365 07801 295889

YOUNGER ROOFING       

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

Roofing since 1988

No VAT

01903 713 423 07984 884 642

younger.roofing@yahoo.co.uk

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SUSSEX TREES & HEDGES For all aspects of Tree Surgery

 C o m p l e te

Removal  P r u n i ng  H e d ge T r i m m i n g  C r o w n R ed u ct i o n

 D e a d W ood i ng  G a r de n C le a r an c e  F e n c i ng  F u l l y Q ua l if i ed  Fully Insured

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

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Water Softeners / Salt Do you have a hard water problem or a water softener you need salt for?

Give Sandy’s Salt & Softeners a call today!

01243 860808 www.s-s-s.biz

Window Cleaning

Window Cleaning Traditional & Professional Interior & Exterior Conservatories  Year round 01903 745 949 07971 000 270 Services  

justaskjay@talktalk.net

Window Cleaning Services Locally Based

0800 677 1712 ppcwindowcleaners.uk

Accountants ACS Direct 35 Monks Business Services Ltd 48 Aerials and Satellites Apex Aerials Southern Ltd 10 Bathrooms Bathe in Safety 22 Blinds Direct Blinds 15 Builders Guy Brumwell Ltd 33 Miller Redshaw 52 Padwick Builders Ltd 32 Building Services SD Building Services 33 Car Servicing LMC Auto Services (Sussex) Ltd 2 Wiggs Auto Repairs Ltd 41 Carpets and Curtains Funnells 49 Chauffeur Cars Pulborough Private Car Hire 7 Cleaning Miss Mop Ltd 35 MTS Cleaning 35 Conservatories and Garden Rooms Room Outside 59 Courses You Can Do Courses 8 Dentists South Downs Denture Services 13 Domestic Appliances Carters Domestic Appliances 60 Elderly Care A Woodlands House 47 Clapham Village Care Home 20 Estate Agency Comyn & James 17 Cubitt & West 27 Events Soulstar Events 9 Fencing & Gardening Storrington Fencing & Garden 37 Fireplaces Home is Where the Hearth Is 50 Function Room Hire West Chiltington Hall 6 Furniture CFS Furniture 15 Furniture Restorers Barcombe Wood Finish Ltd 8 Garages O J Motors Ltd 51 Garden accessories & furniture Vintage Garden Company 39 Garden Centre Village Nurseries 37 Garden Design Glorious Gardens 36 Greenacre Garden Design 36 Garden Machinery Servicing Arun Mowers Ltd 39 Gardeners Chantry Green 38 Tom Hoadley 37 Grocer / Deli The Deli 6

SUSSEX LOCAL Hairdresser Shampoo Health Club Impulse Leisure Heating and Boiler Engineers David Cooper Gas Technician Home Care Caremark Limited Horse Manure Sussex Manures Ltd Hotel/Restaurant Roundabout Hotel Independent Financial Advisors The Mellor Practice Kitchens & Bathrooms Design at 32 Trueloves Bathrooms Ltd Kitchens, Bathrooms, Bedrooms Changing Rooms Land Services HJS Land Services Letting Agents/Estate Agents Batcheller Monkhouse Osteopath Nicholas Coysh Osteopath Oven Cleaning Oven Rescue Ovens and More Painters & Decorators Block Painting & Decorating PCP Painters & Decorators Pest Control Des Bone Ltd Picture Framers Nicholas Gentle Picture Framer Plumbers Kevin Jones Plumber Pre-School Pulborough Village Pre-School Property Letting Savills PLC Removals Move Relocations Roofing and Gutters The Roof and Gutter People Security and Locksmiths Invader Security Solutions Ltd Solicitors Anderson Rowntree Solicitors Taxis MJ Cars Travel & Holidays Michelle Murray Travel Old Mill Travel TV & Electrical Hamilton Cole Upholsterer Appalossa Upholstery Vet Arun Veterinary Group Crossways Veterinary Group Visitor Attraction The Aldingbourne Trust Windows Doors Conservatories Attwater Home Improvements Rustington Windows

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