Sussex Local Magazine Storrington March 2017

March 2017

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ST BARNABAS HOSPICE We speak with Hugh Lowson CEO

GARDENING

Grow your own!

HISTORY Past pictures

LOCAL NEWS Council & Charity

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- Family weekend ticket to Joy Festival - “The Works” at Fernholdt Barber Lounge Storrington - Family ticket to The Very Hungry Caterpillar

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What’s On, Local Walks, Recipe, Prize Crossword, Community news, Clubs & Groups, Charity, Local Business Directory

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March 2017 Cover Photo Storrington Spring Clean Sun 5th March - see p22.

Supplied by Storrington in Bloom

Welcome...

Spring is certainly on the way, at the time of writing, daffodils are pushing up in our garden and the evenings are getting lighter every day. Spring is a great time to join one of the many free local walks, see page 18.

Andrew from Glorious Gardens is also thinking of Spring and gardeners’ enduring love of growing. In this month’s gardening feature, Andrew suggests planting your own vegetable plot. You could be reaping the rewards in a few months... See page 35.

Our main article this month puts the spotlight on the area’s main Hospice - St Barnabas. We talk to CEO Hugh Lowson about community nursing, helping people in their own homes and reaching all those in need. See page 24.

We have three great competitions this month. On page 16 you can win a family weekend ticket to Joy Festival. Taking place from 16th to 18th June in the beautiful grounds of Groombridge Place near Tunbridge Wells, Joy is a unique festival that brings together live music, shopping and food! You can also win a family ticket to see the delightful “Very Hungry Caterpillar” at the Connaught Theatre, Worthing. See page 39. Finally for the chaps on p29, you can win “The Works” at Fernholdt Barbers. A bespoke male grooming experience!

Our March recipe is a delicious Chicken & Chorizo Jambalaya - see page 32.

Thanks for reading!

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...........................................................................What’s On ....................Win a family weekend ticket to Joy Festival ........................................................................Local Walks ..............................................Charity & Community News ...............................Charity Profile: St Barnabas Hospice ................Win “The Works” at Fernholdt Barber Lounge ................................................................Prize Crossword ................................................................................Recipe ...................................................................In Your Garden ......Win family ticket to see The Very Hungry Caterpillar ............................................Young Readers’ Puzzle Page ..............................................Local History - Past pictures ...........................................................Parish Council news .............................................................Business Directory ...........................................................Index of Advertisers

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Arundel edition - Arundel, Barnham, Burpham, Climping, Fontwell, Ford, Slindon, Walberton & Yapton Total homes - 6,800 Chichester edition - Chichester suburbs Total homes - 7,000 Findon edition - Findon Valley, Findon Village, Nepcote, High Salvington, Clapham & Patching plus Salvington/Selden (south of A27) Total homes - 6,000 Pulborough edition - Pulborough, Bury, Coldwaltham, Fittleworth, Marehill, Nutbourne, Stopham, West Chiltington village and Common.

Total homes - 5,500 Storrington edition - Storrington, Amberley, Ashington, Cootham Thakeham, Sullington & Washington. Total homes - 6,200 The combined circulation of all five editions is over 30,800 homes.

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STORRINGTON COMMUNITY MARKET Village Hall, opposite Stable Antiques Every Friday in March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st 10am-11.15am

Friday morning is local community market day at the Village Hall in Storrington and you will find a warm welcome awaits you  Delicious home-made cakes & savouries  Jams, marmalades & chutneys—orders taken  Local eggs, local free range pork, mushrooms & fresh fruit & vegetables  Beautiful plants, & flowers  Handicrafts including baby & children’s clothes, gift ideas, jewellery & hand-made cards  Aloe Vera products  Refreshments All are welcome especially if you are new to the village and if you are interested in getting involved please call Gilly on 01903 743888 or just come along!

www.storringtoncommunitymarket.com

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Tuesday March 7th Tony Jacobs with The Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra, vocalist Catherine Sykes.

Tuesday April 4th Rico Tomaso’s Hot Rhythm Boys. A star line-up of musicians playing the hits of the 20s and beyond with vocalist Analucia Tomaso.

Tuesday May 2nd Roger Marks’s Cornish Armada

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Win a family weekend ticket to Joy Festival 16-18th June Groombridge Place, Tunbridge Wells Joy is an innovative, eclectic and unique festival that brings together the latest trends in creative shopping, gastronomy, music and lifestyle.

Celebrate summer with eclectic and joyous live music and dancing featuring Squeeze’s Chris Difford, samba, jazz, steel drums and flamenco. Enjoy amazing acrobats and magicians, birds of prey displays, sensational street food, pop up bars, a vintage funfair and creative workshops for all the family.

Set in the beautiful grounds of Groombridge Place, a 17th Century moated Manor House near Tunbridge Wells, Joy features an amazing collection of exhibitors: pop up shops, boutiques and Night Market encompassing fashion, homewares, interior and garden design, artisan food, art and vintage.

Camp under the stars in a walled garden in a teepee, bell tent, yurt or VW Camper Van. Explore glorious formal gardens alongside roaming peacocks, wild fallow deer and the famous zedonk!

Take a canal boat ride to a wondrous enchanted forest with giant tree swings, a raised boardwalk with zip wires, wooden bridges, a maze, Pirate Ship, teepees and Gypsy caravans. Indulge yourself with a healing spa treatment, sauna or hot tub.

Head deeper into the forest and discover the Secret Illuminated Valley and Wild Child: a family party with DJ’s by day and a grown up party by night.

Early Bird Day, Weekend & Camping tickets on Sale until 28 February www.joyfestival.co.uk

Win a family weekend ticket worth £100!

Q: What is the name of the party in the forest ? a) “Wild Child”

b) “Bad Boy”

c) “Orphan Annie”

Send your answer and full contact details including daytime telephone number to: ‘Joy Festival, PO Box 2237, Pulborough RH20 9AH or email competitions@sussexlocal.net Winner will be first entry drawn after the closing date 31st March 2017.

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Local Walks - March 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 Wed 1 10:00am Henfield Byways 2-3 miles 1 hr Health Henfield Library, High Street, Henfield, BN5 9HN Anne 01273 493671 Sat 4 2:00pm Chanctonbury Ring 3 miles 1 hr 15 mins Level 3 Washington South Downs Way Car Park (TQ120119). Dogs welcome Mick Denness 01903 745971 Sun 5 10:00am Harrow Hill 6.5 miles 3 hrs Level 3 Kithurst Hill car park (TQ070124) Mick Denness 01903 745971 Mon 6 10:00am Pulborough 4 - 5 miles 3 - 4 hrs Level 3 Pulborough’s public car park, Brooks Way, RH20 2BQ. No dogs. We drive to RSBP Centre car park at Wiggonholt for a circular walk Mike P 01798 874319 Thu 9 11:00am Billingshurst 2.3 miles 60 mins Health Billingshurst Library, Mill Lane, RH14 9JZ. Free disk parking for 2 hrs (disk available from Library at 50p) or from the Leisure Centre. Dogs on leads are allowed.

Jean 01403 581865 Sat 11 2:00pm Sullington Church 3.3 miles 1.5 hrs Level 2 Glebe Surgery car park, Monastery Lane, Storrington, RH20 4LR Mick Denness 01903 745971 Sat 11 9:00am Steyning Downland Dog Walk 2 miles 1 hr 15 mins Level 2 Steyning Cricket Pavilion, BN44 3LE Ann 01903 297553 Sun 12 10:00am Houghton Forest 5.5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 3 Car park just off the Whiteways roundabout at the junction of the A29 and A284, BN18 9FD (TQ001108).

Walk the South Downs Way to Bignor Hill Mick Denness 01903 745971 Wed 15 10:30am Storrington Riverside Walk 2.5 miles 90 mins Health Storrington Recreation Ground Car Park, RH20 4PG Mick Denness 01903 745971 Sat 18 2:00pm Thakeham Circular 3 miles 1.5 hrs Level 2 Thakeham Church car park, RH20 3EP. Not suitable for buggies Mick Denness 01903 745971 Sun 19 10:00am Sullington Hill 5 miles 2 hrs Level 3 Glebe Surgery car park, Monastery Lane, Storrington, RH20 4LR Mick Denness 01903 745971 Mon 20 10:30am Warnham Circular 2.6 miles 1.5 hrs Level 2 St Margaret’s Church, Church Street, RH12 3QP. Some stiles, no dogs Jill 07780 701184 Thu 23 10:00am West Chiltington 4 – 5 miles 2 hrs Level 2 public car park adjacent to West Chiltington Village Hall, RH20 2PZ Sue 01403 255710 Sat 25 8:30am Wiggonholt & Parham Park 6.5 miles 2 hrs 30 mins Level 3 Glebe Surgery car park, Monastery Lane, Storrington, RH20 4LR Mick Denness 01903 745971 Sun 26 10:00am Figure of Eight 5 miles 2 hrs 15 mins Level 3 Kithurst Hill car park off the Storrington to Amberley Road (B2139) Mick Denness 01903 745971 Fri 31 11:00am Southwater 2.6 miles 30 or 75 mins Health Car park off the Country Park, (Cripplegate Lane, RH13 7UN). 50p charge Jill 07780 701184

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Sat 4 10:30 Bignor and Sutton Leisurely 6 miles Lord's Piece (South) car park Sun 5 10:30 Glynde Moderate 7.5 miles Glynde car park. Via The Caburn, Cuifail, Malling Hill, Little Heaven and Saxon Down Sun 12 10:30 Henfield Leisurely 8 miles Village Hall car park, Henfield Via Downs Link, Shermanbury and Morley Farm Sat 18 10:00 Chantry Post Moderate 6.5 miles Chantry Post car park. Via Lee Farm, Harrow Hill, Michelgrove and Myrtlegrove Sun 19 10:30 Fittleworth Moderate 8 miles Hesworth Common car park. Via Little Bognor, Riverhill, Bedham Hill, Brinkwells and Fittleworth Common Sat 25 10:00 Honeysuckle Lane Leisurely 5.5 miles Honeysuckle Lane car park. Via Clapham church Weds 29 10:30 Arundel Leisurely 8.5 miles Outside Museum, Mill Road, Arundel. Via Burpham, South Stoke and River Arun

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Sussex Snippets Take a look at how books, reading and your local library can help you stay healthy and well during Wellbeing Month in libraries this March. There is something for everyone with at least 60 events happening in libraries throughout the county - activities include laughter workshops, stress reduction sessions and wellbeing MOTs – and information on all events, as well as regular library activities such as knit and natter, relax with colouring and board games, can be found on www.westsussex.gov.uk/ libraryevents.

West Sussex Highways has authorised a crackdown on Heavy Goods Vehicles parking over verges and footways. The County Council has advised district and borough councils to issue penalty notices to any HGV parked wholly or partly on a footway or verge – regardless of whether there are waiting restrictions on the road or not - HGVs found to park on central reservations will also be affected and anyone wishing to report issues concerning HGVs parking in their areas should contact their district or borough council. www.westsussex.gov.uk/news/crackdown-on-hgvparking-over-verges-and-pavements/ Due to popular demand, Sussex Wildlife Trust is expanding its programme of monthly weekend Nature &

SUSSEX LOCAL Bushcraft groups for families to enjoy outdoor fun, explore and connect with the natural world across the county this spring. Sessions are open to all but are discounted for family members of Sussex Wildlife Trust, all children must be accompanied by an adult and booking is essential. Please Contact: www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/wildlifewatch or www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/naturetots The Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance has the perfect opportunity for those looking for a New Year challenge – places in the Brighton 10K on Sunday 9th April and an opportunity to achieve a personal goal, whilst raising funds for a good cause. All team members will be invited to a pre-race meeting, where John Feeney from Pure Sports Performance will answer questions, along with the opportunity to meet the charity’s crew and have a tour of the helicopter (subject to medical emergencies); runners will also receive support and advice from the charity’s fundraising team and a personalised running vest. email laurene@kssairambulance.org.uk or call Lauren on 01622 833 833, www.kssairambulance.org.uk/ involved/BrightonMarathon West Sussex Labour Party leaders have accused Tory councillors of cheating on the elderly, infirm and disabled by cutting £48million from social care budgets since 2010. The amount spend on Adult social care last year (2015/16) was £167.3million compared to £203.5m in 2010/11 – with budget cuts in five out of six years amounting to £48.5million – whilst at the same time the growth in the elderly population in West Sussex has pushed up costs of social care to new highs and put increasing pressure on the NHS. www.southdownslabour.com A woman who is transforming people’s lives through learning and skills at Novus has been recognised for her ‘outstanding’ work and best practice at HMP Ford. Offender learning multi-skills instructor Sian Hawes has been praised by the Butler Trust, which celebrates the work of people in prisons, probation and youth justice settings and rewards them at an annual awards ceremony where the Trust’s patron, HRH The Princess Royal, will present awards and commendations to up to 30 people, including four Novus staff members, at a ceremony at St James’ Palace on March 9th. www.butlertrust.org.uk www.novus.ac.uk West Sussex Guitar Club enjoys ensemble classes every Monday afternoon 1.30-3.30pm, and the Guitar Orchestra and the Performance Workshop meet fortnightly at 7.45pm and 6.30pm respectively. They also have professional concerts, club nights, festivals, parties and recitals – on Saturday 1st April at 7.30pm they have the Paul Gregory Trio recital at their Recital Hall, 46 Sudley Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1ER; tickets are £14 non-members, £10 members, half price students and children free. Contact: 01243 866462

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Storrington Judo Club Vacancies

Storrington Judo Club is a family run, non-profit Club offering Judo to the local community and wider areas. The club promotes Judo through encouraging discipline and moral values, which are expected from all those involved in the sport, in a safe, enjoyable environment. The Club is a member of the Amateur Judo Association (AJA) and is affiliated with the British Judo Association (BJA) and the British Judo Council (BJC). It offers grading assessments to all students who hold an up to date membership of the AJA. Students can choose to enter competitions with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills. However competing is not a necessity and a there is route for non-contest progression. The Club meets on Saturdays, during term time, at Chanctonbury Leisure Centre, Spierbridge Road, RH20 4BG – 10.30-11.30am Primaries (age 5-9); 11.30-1pm Juniors & Seniors (age 10 and upwards). Currently there are vacancies in both Primary and Junior sections.

Michael 07557 474246, email: Storringtonjudoclub@gmail.com www.storringtonjudoclub.co.uk

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Children in Reception at Storrington First School have had a busy half term.

Arriving back after Christmas they discovered a Space rocket had landed in their playground and that inside the rocket were moon rocks, space dust and two space monkeys, Peanut and Mars who had arrived on planet Earth from planet Popcorn.

Peanut and Mars have been teaching the children all sorts of space facts – for instance, the children were excited to discover that if you step on the Moon your footprints will last forever. In turn the children have been teaching Peanut and Mars about how they care for planet Earth and what makes our planet so special. This project has encouraged the children’s creativity and they enjoy a wide range of storybooks, information books and art activities. Peanut and Mars are due to fly home in rockets made by the children at the end of term.

It’s also been a busy time for a group of pupils from Years 3, 4 and 5 who took part in Sing Up at the O2, London - a wonderful experience for the children, their parents and accompanying staff. Storrington First School 01903 742047

The Great British Spring Clean

Sunday March 5th will see Storrington In Bloom volunteers out and about in the village, cleaning up the streets and open spaces as part of the Keep Britain Tidy Great British Spring Clean. In past years Storrington In Bloom has had great public support and organisers are hoping for a good turnout again this year – and they ask that anyone with a couple of hours to spare joins them. No experience necessary. The group will meet at Place Villerest (opposite HSBC) at 10am. Bags and litter pickers will be provided but please take along any tools (gloves, broom, rake etc) that might be useful. All ages are welcome and refreshments will be served at 12noon. www.storringtoninbloom.co.uk The Great British Spring Clean weekend on 3rd, 4th and 5th March. www.greatbritishspringclean.org.uk

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Memories of Appia Dear Editor I'm responding to the Farewell to Appia article in The Sussex Local February edition, I have a memory that I'd like to share with you. My name is Laura Keeble and I live in Sullington. On 16th May 2006, I was proposed to, by my now husband, Dan Keeble, in the middle of the Appia restaurant. It was my seventeenth birthday and he took me for a lovely meal. When we got up to leave, he dropped to one knee and proposed. I never suspected a thing, it was lovely and to make it more special, a kind couple bought us a bottle of champagne and we were invited to sit with them. The restaurant staff were aware that he was going to propose and everyone stopped to wish us well and congratulate us. Now nearly eleven years later, we've been married for six years and have three children.

I'm so sad that Appia is to close, Alfredo and Rosetta have always been so friendly and inviting, the village won't be the same without Appia. Laura Keeble, by email

Storrington Community Show

There are many benefits to belonging to a local community group, such as making new friends, learning

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new skills, having fun, feeling useful or even getting exercise and enjoying the fresh air. Storrington has a great deal to offer for all its residents, whether young or old, new to the area or simply looking for a new challenge. The Community Partnership in Storrington is organising a show featuring the wide range of activities and opportunities existing in the voluntary organisations, and to raise the profile of volunteering, along with the benefits it can bring. The show is on Saturday 20th May at the Ravenscroft Guide and Community Hall in Browns Lane, between 10am and 2pm. To find out more, or how your group can take part, contact: David on 01903 746101 www.storrington.org

Rockinghorse Charity Banquet

Brighton's Grand Hotel will transformed into a castle banqueting hall on Saturday 25th March.

Solicitors Mayo Wynne Baxter are organising the fundraiser for their children's charity partner Rockinghorse. Guests will be seated at long banqueting tables where a Medieval fayre will be served, and entertainment will include minstrels, jesters and will be hosted by a TV’s Sid Sloane. There may even be the occasional sword fight! Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available by visiting event website www.brightonmedievalbanquet.co.uk

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Easing the End - St Barnabas House “All people matter, all deaths matter too” - CEO Hugh Lowson.

By Veronica Cowan

CEO - Hugh Lowson

St St Barnabas House, which along with Chestnut Tree House, comes under the umbrella of St Barnabas Hospices (Sussex) Ltd, provides specialist palliative care to adults in the Worthing, Adur, Arun and Henfield areas through a range of services, including inpatient care, day hospice and community care. Its honorary president since March 2016, is 29-year-old Henry Miles Fitzalan-Howard, Earl of Arundel, who succeeds the late Lady Sarah Clutton. He said at the time: “I am honoured to be the charity’s President and I take the responsibilities of the role very seriously and pledge to help this wonderful local charity to the best of my ability.”

Hugh Lowson, the Chief Executive and former Company Secretary of a large healthcare charity specialising in the care of the mentally frail at 20 residential sites across the UK, was ”absolutely delighted” that St. Barnabas was rated “Outstanding” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in the report published in May 2016, following an unannounced inspection. He said: “It provides tangible evidence of the exceptionally high quality of care and support that our staff and volunteers provide, and I am so grateful to all concerned. It was very much a team effort. Also I am pleased with the result for our community as it helps to show that their wonderful support has enabled us to achieve the very best care possible. We pride ourselves on our high standards and, as such, I would sincerely hope that we continue to receive Outstanding ratings in future CQC reports. This certainly has set the bar very high but we owe it to our community to continue to provide care and support of the highest levels.”

Services are provided free-of-charge, and the current annual cost of providing them is nearly £6 million per year. Only 21% of these costs is met by the NHS, which seems lower than the national average for NHS funding. Is there a drive to attract more NHS funding, or would the hospice prefer to have sufficient private funding? Mr Lowson explained that, due to the present funding climate, the Trust needs to balance income streams from both sources: “Whilst there is no magic formula for this, it is apparent that the local

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I could tell you all about Woodlands House and its facilities as if I was describing a hotel, for example the beautiful individual rooms, the designer bathrooms, wi-fi, HD TV, telephones, spacious gardens, etc etc etc. all of which Woodlands has! However when I was searching for a room for my own mother all those years ago I do ROOM AVAILABLE NOW! not remember any of these concerns being uppermost in my mind.

What I do remember is the fear of making the wrong decision, whether I was "doing the right thing� remembering "don't ever put me in an old peoples home" but knowing in my heart and head that this was the very best decision I could make. What was so heartbreaking was the role reversal of taking and accepting the responsibility of making such a life changing choice on behalf of a loved one, and it was the hardest decision I had ever had to make.

Finding the type of care available within the many different homes is daunting in itself. Do I want a new large modern home with all the "facilities" bright walls, all new staff or do I want the home that offers the nearest possible likeness to a home? With familiar staff, many who have been at the same home for years and years with the maximum experience and ongoing training within that same home with a manager who is in daily contact with all residents and staff?

Do I want to see every certificate for every course and pictures of members of staff because there are so many, or do I want to be greeted by the same team week in week out? These same staff knowing my loved one not only during the day but also at night when they are alone and feeling lost? Knowing - without referring to records - that it's Horlicks and not chocolate that she will appreciate at 2am? If you are thinking along these lines come and visit Woodlands House for a chat and feel the homely atmosphere for yourself.

5* GOOD AT EVERY LEVEL {CQC Inspection} Reviews on www.carehome.co.uk For further information and to visit Woodlands House contact me Oonagh Cacioppo Manager/ Proprietor: house.woodlands@gmail.com 01903725458 or 07815762623

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Clinical Commissioning Group is unable to increase the level of funding for St Barnabas House for the foreseeable future. Our biggest issue with this lies in the fact that more people require end-of-life care support now, and this will continually increase up to around 2030. Whilst an 18% increase is forecast nationally, we know this will be higher in our particular locality owing to the above average number of people already over 65, 75 and 85.”

I wondered what the take up of the current service was and whether there tended to be a waiting list, or if a bed could usually be found for a needy patient.

“Since moving to the new St Barnabas House hospice 5 years ago we have experienced a 70% increase in referrals,” Mr Lowson explained, adding: “This has resulted in more demand for the beds in our inpatient unit, despite the fact that we [had] increased the number of beds in the new [premises]. Admissions are based on need. On some occasions we have had more patients on the waiting list then we have available, [which] is why we have invested in new services in the community. If we can provide more care at home then it will alleviate demand on inpatient services.” In fact, Mr. Lowson noted, changing preferences had seen St Barnabas focus considerable resources over the last 5 years on supporting people in their own homes, the preferred choice for 70% of people. He adds: “This has required development of different ways of working with new collaborative arrangements and more joined-up working with external bodies. Moving away from the traditional hospice bed-based model of care, it is essential that hospices keep pace with changing expectations and preferences of the communities we serve. To this end, St Barnabas established a Hospice at Home service 4 years ago, which has already delivered over

Dr. Katherine Sleeman, a clinician and academic at the Cicely Saunders Institute, King’s College London, recently wrote a blog for the European Association of Palliative Care entitled “The changing characteristics of people dying in hospices in England” in which she noted that whereas people dying in 1992 had been slightly more likely to die in a hospice if they lived in a richer area, the gap between rich and poor had actually increased. “In 2012, 5.3% of people living in the most deprived areas died in hospices, compared to 7.1% of people living in the least deprived areas.” I asked Mr. Lowson how patients in his catchment access the services of St. Barnabas. He said referrals are generally made by patients’ GPs or hospital consultants, although he explained that St. Barnabas House also welcomes direct approaches from relatives or patients themselves. He added: “However, in order to work consistently and collaboratively with the wider health care teams, we advocate that they are referred

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The study mentioned by Dr. Sleeman also found that the majority of people who died in hospices had cancer as the underlying cause of death, as many as 94.8%, although the likelihood of non-cancer conditions has increased slightly over time. It was interesting to note that St. Barnabas has recently decided to reach out to more people who need noncancer related care services. What prompted this, I asked Mr. Lowson, who responded: “Whilst we are extremely proud of what we have achieved in the last 43 years, we recognise there is increasing disparity with the level and type of end-of-life care that certain groups have access to. Whilst we support around 80% of local people who are dying from cancer, we only reach approximately 10% and 6% of people who are dying from heart/circulatory and organ failure respectively. In order to care for people based on need and not diagnosis, we recognise that we must do more for significant groups of people that have not historically been supported by hospice providers.

These are our hard-to-reach groups, our unmet need, our minority groups. Hence we are taking active steps to reach more people, irrespective of underlying disease. All people matter, all deaths matter too.”

A new nurse-led call centre was launched in October.

A number of influencing factors shaped this, explained

Mr. Lowson, including dissatisfaction with the status quo, recognition that services could work better together, gaps within the overall service and complaints around delayed response times during certain times of the week. He continued: “Many benefits were envisaged through the development of a single point of access, whereby there is one point to co-ordinate all local resources, one to provide a consistent approach to patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals, one to take details and one to take action. We are aware of similar models in other parts of the country and are looking to harness local end-of-life care service providers to realise [this] ambition.”

At the time of writing, St Barnabas was about to embark on a project whereby children would be brought into the Day Hospice arts room to engage with patients undertaking one of the various arts sessions on offer, to help improve the way hospices are seen by the general public.

St Barnabas House and Chestnut Tree House Titnore Lane Worthing West Sussex BN12 6NZ Tel: 01903 706319 www.stbh.org.uk www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk

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Win ‘The Works’ at Fernholdt Barber Lounge Traditional & contemporary male grooming retreat in Storrington Fernholdt Barber Lounge opened in Storrington High Street in October 2016. With their quirky vintage interior and comfortable surroundings they aim to provide gentlemen with somewhere to relax and refresh, the perfect local retreat for traditional and contemporary male grooming. From hot towel shaves to skin fades Leon and Leigh will listen to your ideas and turn them into confident styles, backed up with a range of exclusive products from Dapper Dan and Johnny's Chop Shop to keep you looking fresh until your next visit!

Opened by Leon Fernholdt with nearly two decades of experience in the industry which has seen him teach, compete and work both nationally and internationally including styling for major west end productions and his role as the head of men's hair for London’s 2012 Olympic and Paralympic ceremonies. Leon has been lucky enough to count A-list celebrities such as the brilliant Sir Ian Mckellan and funny man Lee Evan amongst his clients during his career in London. Leon is joined by another great talent in the barbering industry, Leigh Keywood - passionate and forward thinking, Leigh is already well known and popular in the area. Fernholdt Barber Lounge is opposite Henry Adams, open 7 days a

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1 tbsp. Chilli Rapeseed oil (alternatively plain rapeseed or olive oil) 2 Chicken Breast 1 Red Pepper, cubed 2 Garlic Cloves, crushed 2 Fresh Turmeric pieces, grated (available at Village Larder) 1 tsp. Dried Turmeric 75g Chorizo, cut into rounds 1 1/2 tbsp. Cajun Seasoning 1 Red Chilli, cut into rounds (remove seeds to reduce heat) 250g Long Grain Rice (I used Wilton brown rice) 400g Mr Organic Chopped Tomatoes 350g Chicken Stock

Method Step 1 - Heat the oil in a large pan with a lid and brown the Chicken for 5-10 minutes until golden at a medium heat, remove from the pan and set aside

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Step 2 - Tip in the onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened (if the onions start top catch reduce the heat and add a touch of water) Step 3 - Now the onions have softened you can add the chorizo, Cajun seasoning, garlic, pepper, turmeric fresh and dried, cook for a further 5 minutes Step 4 - Add the chicken back to the pan along with the rice, stock and chopped tomatoes.

Step 5 - Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender Serve with salad and a crusty baguette. Baguettes are available at Village Larder on Saturdays. We also have a large range of locally made artisan bread delivered fresh Monday - Saturday or ring to pre order bread 48 hours in advance.

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In Your Garden Monthly gardening ideas and tasks by Andrew Staib of Glorious Gardens minutes to do quite a large area. Look to buying a Swoe- they are light and extremely versatile.

Raised Beds A raised bed is a vegetable bed that has been built above the pre existing ground levels, normally out of thick wood or sleepers and then filled with good quality soil. I am a fan of raised beds and there a number of reasons why I think they work.

If you have very solid clay or chalk soil you can completely create your own soil profile by raising the bed above the ground level. This gives you trouble free and rich soil in order to maximise your yields.

Starting Your Own Vegetable Patch It’s not too late for this year!

Go on- do it!

Having your own veggie patch is more wonderful and miraculous than any technological device you could buy.

Mud, drenched in sunlight, is woven suddenly into bright green beans, rich yellow potatoes, bright red tomatoes.

It is an alchemy that is the essence of life itself and you can participate in it. After three decades of gardening I am still amazed when the first carrot leaves appear. Where did all that delicate green foliage come from? And deep into the ground the golden flesh travels down.

Nothing plugs you into the seasons more than watching your bare earth explode with colour and textures.

Then the harvest, then the withering as you pickle what is left of the year’s gifts.

Not too much work Of course it also depends on how much space you have but generally a little and often is the key to starting out. In this way nothing will become too difficult a job. Ten minutes a day should be enough time to give your patch some water, pick off a few snails, hurl them over your least favourite neighbour’s fence, and tie up any loose tendrils.

The second key to enjoying your patch is regular hoeing. If you hoe as soon as the weeds sprout then they will never dominate your veg and it will take a few of

If you have pernicious weeds like Ground Elder you can build a bed right on top, and as long as your bed is a good 40/50cm high, you can put a weed suppressant membrane down first and thereby have weed free gardening. Other advantages are: Easy to weed as you don't have to bend down so much, water and nutrients are more contained plus grass from the lawn doesn’t start growing into the beds.

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In our experience it is better to build two beds this size next to each other than have one large one.

The sides of the raised beds can be built from new pine sleepers or 2/3 inch thick wood. A lovely willow trellis can be screwed onto the outside to give a textured and rustic look.

There is also composite woods, brick and flint walls that you can build if you want a more permanent structure. I normally don’t recommend Box hedging as they can harbour snails and slugs. A nice path of gravel can run around the bed, or a bark mulch or paving.

Location Sun, sun, sun. Most vegetables need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight so if at all possible give them the best position possible even if it means selling the trampoline and kids and putting the beds in the middle of the lawn. Good growth will never be a problem if there is enough sun.

Having said that one of my clients has their Veg patch in a very shady position with only dappled light and they are still able to grow Spinach, Carrots, Lettuce and Raspberries.

Also make sure you have easy access to water- a hose that is ready for action or a water butt that collects water from a nearby shed. The worst thing is having to carry endless watering cans across the lawn.

Also vegetables don’t like wind so make sure you create a wind break with twigs and screens while overtime a natural hedge can start developing behind.

How to prepare the bed We use peat free planting compost which can be bought in bulk from landscape suppliers. We also mix this with some well rotted manure and few handfuls of bonemeal a month before sowing.

Each year in the dormant season a layer of manure can be added so it is advisable to not fill the raised bed to the brim in your first year.

In Autumn the soil can be turned over which allows any clods that have formed to break up in frosty weather as well as exposing any bugs to the cold which help mange their population. You can also look to growing winter vegetables or a green Manure.

When and What to Sow For the purposes of this article we will look at sowing now in March.

Many vegetable seeds are ready to go in now. The ones I will list below are bullet proof ones that I would, if it is your first year, try out first as they are the easiest to

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Later on in May you could try buying punnet of Tomatoes, Corn and Corgettes until you have more confidence. Next year you could sow them indoors and pot them out.

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What to do in March  Pruning - You can give Shrubs like Cornus And Salix a hard prune back- look on the RHS website to see how ruthless you can be! If you haven’t finished pruning your roses, now is the last time to do them before they come into leaf.  Ponds - If the water starts warming up you can start feeding the fish.

It is easy, with the passion of spring, to sow the seeds too close to each other. One just can’t believe they will grow so big- but the more space the better to give them chance to spread out and for you to have easy access when you are hoeing. You also want them to have enough air moving around them to prevent mildew and insects gathering.

To save space, plants like Rhubarb can be grown in your normal herbaceous borders, as well as the most beautiful Ruby Chard (try it next to Lavender and pink Patio Roses!). Herbs can be grown in pots and Courgettes and Pumpkins can be grown on compost heaps in a sunny corner where they can spread out as much as they need.

You can also grow cascading Cherry Tomatoes from a hanging basket! If you have a greenhouse this is the place to really have success with your South American vegetables like Tomatoes, Peppers, Chillies and Aubergines.

 Bulbs - Look up summer flowering bulbs and tuber plants such as Dahlias. They can be planted now.

Happy Gardening!

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Win a family ticket to see The Very Hungry Caterpillar The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by author/illustrator Eric Carle has delighted generations of readers it was first published in 1969 selling more than 41 million copies worldwide.

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Storrington Past Pictures Below: Mrs Stocker with her carriage outside Mulberry House during the time they rented it, this is probably in the 1880s.

(Below): At the time the Stockers were in Storrington they had a pack of bloodhounds in Brewers Yard.

This picture shows the Craigweil Bloodhounds with Mrs Stocker during the 1905-6 season. They are in front of the mill pond.

Below left: The drawing is an old advertisement and Storrington museum requested information about the property in our December issue. Right: This is the photograph sent to the museum by the owner of the Old House formerly The Hollyhocks next to Manley's.

Photos and text courtesy of Storrington Museum The Old School, School Lane, Storrington, RH20 4LL Open: Wednesday, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm & Sunday 10.00am-1.00pm. Telephone: 01903 740188 or visit: www.storringtonmuseum.org.uk

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Ashington Parish Council Update Village Survey to help decide future housing in Ashington Residents of Ashington will soon be asked to think to the future in a Survey to be delivered to all households in the Parish. The answers will form an important part of the data being collected for the preparation of Ashington Neighbourhood Plan.

The Neighbourhood Plan will become a formal planning document for the Parish in the same way that the Horsham District Planning Framework is the planning document for the whole District. The Neighbourhood Plan will last until 2031.

Residents can express their views on subjects such as: future housing needs, business units, community projects, play areas & sports facilities, transport issues, heritage assets and much more. Businesses and young people are being consulted in separate surveys to ensure the future needs of all our community is considered.

The Survey will be distributed in February and can be taken to various drop-off points around the village (see Survey for details). The Neighbourhood Plan team have provided a telephone Helpline for anyone who: needs their Survey collected; help with under-

standing questions; completing the Survey because of language/disability issue or any other information.

Residents who wish to add their contact details to the Survey will be in with a chance of a Prize – the first 100 completed Surveys will win a National Lottery £1 Scratchcard, Surveys numbered 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700 will win a £25 M&S voucher.

Surveys will be numbered by the Organiser in the order in which they are received, terms & conditions apply.

Please take part and complete the Survey – it is your chance to shape the future of your community and to have a say in what happens in your Parish.

Council website. www.ashingtonpc.org.uk

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News from Storrington & Sullington Parish Council by Anna Worthington-Leese – Parish Council Chairman Neighbourhood Plan I am pleased to say that a significant amount of progress has been made and we hope to be in a position to carry out our final public consultation very soon.

The Neighbourhood Plan has been simplified somewhat (although the supporting documents and evidence have been bolstered), and we hope that any members of the public who had concerns with the original documents will feel able to support the new version. Please check our website and notice boards for the latest information about the Public consultation.

Public Toilets As reported last month, the Parish Council has met with Horsham District Council to discuss the possibility of installing a public convenience in the village. We are currently re-

searching different options and funding sources and I will continue to report on progress as it happens.

Air Quality Management update I recently attended a meeting of the Air Quality Action Plan Steering Group and am pleased to report that some progress is being made to address the problems in our area. A scheme to prohibit HGVs from using the bottom end of School Hill is being designed and we hope that this will be implemented during the 2017/2018 programme of works. Another scheme to ban loading and unloading in North Street is also being worked on and I will report further on this as the plan progresses. It appears that traffic is being held up unnecessarily by the pedestrian lights in the High Street and West Street and these will be inspected to ensure that the timers are working efficiently.

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Mobile Phone signal As requested by the Parish Council, Ofcom have now carried out phone signal strength tests. Although the indications are that the tests have confirmed the general view that a signal in the centre and surrounding areas of Storrington is almost non-existent, Ofcom also commented that the testing was focused on Storrington and 1500 voice calls were placed across the four networks. The overall call success rate was 90% with 3% of call attempts failing to establish and 7% of calls dropping before the 90 second test call completed.

We are disappointed that testing was restricted to a relatively small area and surprised at the high level of reported success rate. However more work is being undertaken to analyse the test results following which there will be much clearer detail of the results on which to pursue the quest for proper signal with Ofcom and network providers.

Nick Herbert MP has also made representations on behalf of the Parish Councils to the Chief Executive of Ofcom and Minister responsible for Digital both of whom have made positive responses with the Chief Executive acknowledging that Ofcom's coverage maps show that Storrington, Sullington and Washington currently receive poor reception from the four major network providers.

The Minister has stated that target indoor 4G coverage is much higher than the 90% currently suggested as being available in Storrington and this will give us scope

SUSSEX LOCAL for pressing for improvement. There is a concentration on the improvement of 4G signal as it is anticipated that 2G and 3G services will be phased out as 4G develops.

The Parish Council has been approached by a company acting on behalf of 02 and Vodafone about the installation of 4G equipment at Storrington Recreation Ground. The Parish Council welcomes this proposal but recognises that it will not solve the problem of poor mobile phone coverage across the wider area and we will be continuing our dialogue with Ofcom to try to improve the situation.

If you would like any further information on these topics or any of the Parish Council’s activities, please contact the Clerk on 01903 746547.

Meetings March 2017 Infrastructure, Communications & Environment Committee - 1st March 2017 - 7pm Recreation and Property Committee - 1st March 2017 - 8pm Planning & Development Committee - 9th March 2017 - 7pm Full Parish Council Meeting - 29th March 2017 - 7pm All meetings are held in the Chanctonbury Room, The Parish Hall, Thakeham Road, Storrington RH20 3PP. Dates and times are subject to change so please refer to website: www.storrington-pc.gov.uk

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Thakeham News Our Neighbourhood Plan, developed by local volunteer residents over the last three years, will finally come to local referendum on We dn es da y 22 March.

Eligible voters will receive full information about this direct from HDC, who run the process. The polling station will be Thakeham Village Hall. The aim of the referendum is to confirm residents’ backing for the finalised Plan, which can be found along with other relevant information on the Parish and HDC websites, and in hard copy at the Thakeham Parish office and Storrington Library. Note the date for your diary and help us achieve a high turnout!

At a well-attended meeting on 23 January, the parish planning committee decided to support proposed amendments to the Abingworth Phase 2 housing

plans, subject to changes being linked to further community benefits, particularly in relation to traffic calming measures on the B2139. The final decision now rests with Horsham DC. Meanwhile, Thakeham Pre-School are eagerly anticipating moving into their new building by September this year. The new building will provide stimulating indoor and outdoor spaces, and allow longer opening hours. Visit thakehampreschool.uk.com.

Please note for your diaries that the 2017 Thakeham Village Day will be on Saturday 17 June (Glebe Field, The Street, 12.30-4pm). If you would like to help run a stall, please contact the Clerk (details below).

This is a great time to get involved in helping the parish council and the Village Hall Trust to prepare to run our new community Hall and other facilities. To express interest, contact us via our website below or call 01798 815305.

Owen Richards, Thakeham Parish Clerk. For more information please visit: www.thakehamparish.co.uk

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All areas covered Free quotations Fully insured

Property Services cont.  Door Hanging RIVERSIDE HOME  General DIY MAINTENANCE  Painting & Decorating  Kitchen & Bathroom

Fitting & Tiling

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01903 504 877 07920 798 071

 Wooden Flooring  Patios & Decking  Flat Pack Assembly  Fencing & Sheds

For a free quote please call Nigel on

07768 510 463 01903 745 685

www.riversidehomemaintenance.co.uk

Roofing Reliable & friendly service Free quotations Fully insured Many satisfied clients City & Guilds Qualified 01798 872 832 Mr P Nelson 07904 537 686 15%

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PAINTING AND DECORATING

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Private Hire / Taxi

Exterior & Interior 25 years experience Free estimates Fully insured 01903 745942 Storrington based 07880 692270

01903 77369 9

R & R Roofing Specialists

nigelbest@sky.com

Pest Control

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

Property Services     

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

STEVE CHISWELL Roofing & Building

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

01903 872365 07801 295889

Pet Sitting

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

Roofing since 1988

No VAT

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

Satellite & Aerial Installation - Service - Repairs

Installation - Service - Repairs

All Systems Covered Fully Insured Storrington & Surroundings Rob Belding

07752 410 208

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Tree Surgery

Window Cleaning

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

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KEVIN L. JONES

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01903 741278 / 07968 858087

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Covers Storrington, Ashington Washington & Thakeham NPTC City & Guilds. Insured Call or Text

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