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Findon News

September2017

Editorial team led byNick GoreCommunity newsletter for

Findon, West SussexIncluding the Church Parish ofFindon, Clapham & Patching

Following the recent resignations of Peter Kirk and KarenRoberts from Findon Parish Council, the Council now has twovacancies that it would like to consider filling as soon aspracticable. The recent purchase of the Village Shopdemonstrated the deep seated community spirit which exists inthe Village and we need two new Parish Councillors toembrace this in pursuing the many activities with which theParish Council is involved. We are a parish council of 11councillors and being two short at the moment does putincreased pressure on our ability to function fully with the many projects andcommitments which we have going forward.You may have already seen the Notice of Vacancy and the Expressions ofInterests forms in the Notice Boards or on the Council web site(http://findon.arun.gov.uk ) and the Findon Village web site(http://www.findonvillage.org/).If you are interested and would like more information on what the Parish Councildoes, please contact the Clerk, Fiona MacLeod, at findonparishcouncil@gmail.comor phone on 01903 877225 between 2.30pm to 5pm Monday to Friday, or visit theParish Council web site.I do hope you will be able to help in which case please get in touch with Fiona.Cllr Robin CarrChairman, Findon Parish Council

Don’t Forget! The latest village news and events areon the website

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There’s an autumnal feel to the air in themornings and evenings now although as Iwrite the sun is warm and the sky anunbroken blue. If ‘old wives tales’ are tobe believed, we’re in for a hard winterjudging by the bounty of the hedgerows! Idon’t remember ever seeing such aharvest of huge blackberries before,branches are heavy with sloes anddamsons, hedges sparkle scarlet withrosehips and hawthorn berries, andapples, pears and plums seem abundanttoo this year. Farm harvests are safelygathered in and I for one feel ready to givethanks again at our Harvest Festivals(September 24th at Patching Church andSeptember 17th at Findon).

Harvest Season is a time for looking backwith thanksgiving for what our vegetableplots, orchards and farms have yielded,also for planning ahead for the next year’scrops, perhaps thinking what could beimproved by a little extra compost beingdug in. Maybe it is also a good time topause and take stock of our own lives.What, over this last year, have weachieved? Could we have done somethingdifferently, or better? Here in leafySussex, we are so fortunate, we have allthat we need and more, surrounded as weare by stunning countryside. How often dowe stop to give thanks for what we have?Do we consider ways in which we mightshare something of what we enjoy withthose who have so little? Our FindonHarvest offerings (both from the SchoolHarvest Service and our Parish Church)are given to the Worthing ChurchesHomeless Project. These donations, alongwith others from the Worthing area,provide a much needed stock of food and

basic toiletries for use at the DayCentre and Hostels through the year.It would be wonderful if we coulddouble the donations we sent lastyear! Tins or packets (make sure thefood is ‘in date’!) can be left at theback of the church or in the Rectoryporch. Homelessness is sadly agrowing problem, which can affectanyone at any time and the WorthingCentre relies totally on voluntarydonations.

Looking further afield, our Diocese islinked to Sierra Leone, wheremudslides have devastated lives andlivelihoods. The Diocesan Harvestappeal will doubtless send extra aid tothe stricken people there in addition tosupporting communities across Eastand West Africa. Any donations wouldbe welcome through the church herein Findon, Clapham and Patching orcan be made directly online throughoptions given on the DiocesanwebsiteChichester.anglican.org/appeal; thankyou.

Finally I would like to thank everyonewho sponsored my skydive back inJuly. We still don’t have a final total,as there are still donations coming in,but we have raised about £2,500including online giving, which isfantastic, and I thoroughly enjoyed ittoo! Why not join us for our nextcoffee morning in Findon Church on16th September to look at the lovelystained glass windows which willbenefit from our fundraising!

Every blessing, Helena

From the Rectory

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Sheep at the Fair this year. Graham LangfordPlans are well in advance with the sheep fair and sheep entries have been goodagain this year with a larger number from Essex and Kent than in previous years.Nine new farms will be participating for the first time and again many youngerpeople are bringing their sheep which is great news as they are the future atshows in years to come.

Every year we have new breeds that have not been at the show in the last 11years and this year we have North Country Cheviots, and Balwen.

We again focus on wool as it is a commodity we should be using more in our dailylives. Dave Tester a local farmer at Patching will be demonstrating Shearing; wehave a fleece competition judged by Sue Blacker who owns a mill for processingfleeces in Cornwall, 6 local spinners who will be pleased to answer your questionson getting started and many finished products. There will also be fleeces to buy atthe fleece tent.

Judging will be starting at 9-30am due to the number of entries, the supremeChampionship will be around midday, followed by Wool on the Hoof. At approx.1.45 pm the judging of the Young handler competitions will take place. We haveover 30 young handlers taking part this year in 3 age groups, 8 and under, 9 to 11,and 12 and over. At 3pm we plan to parade into the main arena when the trophieswill be presented. Then come and see the Alpaca’s in the sheep rings from3.30pm.

New for 2017 is a quiz for children. As you enter the animal area, there will be astand where each child can take a quiz paper about sheep. All the answers will befound around the sheep and animal area.Enjoy the day and Come and see the Balwen sheep.

We need two helpers at the Sheep Endon Sat 9th from 7am..

Please contact Su Pearce on 07476201501

Congratulations to Findon’s own Tina CookTina was part of the Team GB eventing team that took gold in the EuropeanChampionships held over one weekend mid August in Strzegom, Poland.An impressive performance by the GB team in the cross-country saw them leadgoing into the final showjumping stage. Tina and two other GB team riders put inclear rounds to secure GB's first European gold since 2009.Tina, who was partnered by her horse ‘Billy The Red’ throughout the event, said:"We were really wanting that gold. It's been a few years and it's fantastic to beback in this position."Although the story was carried in the Worthing Herald, shamefully there was littlenational media coverage of this success - as usual the beginning of the Footballseason seemed to take precedence over any other sporting news.

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Update on Shop/POBecky FaganThe newly painted bright red post boxthat stands outside our village shopserves as a symbol of things to come. Since the community became the proudowners of the building which will onceagain become our village shop and postoffice, there has been great excitementamongst just about everyone I speak to,and we all eagerly await its reopening.Progress has been made, albeit not asmuch as we might have liked. I'm sureanyone who has ever undertaken anykind of building project or renovation willknow that nothing is ever quite as simpleor quick to do as we imagine. We arecurrently awaiting a visit by Post Officecontractors, and until they have donevital electrical work we can't proceedvery much further. One of my fellowcommittee members likened the PostOffice to a big Victorian Machine,incredibly well put together, solid andreliable but not swift to move or react. However the delays have given theinterim management team some time toturn their attention to projects other thanthe renovation. As well as facilitating therepainting of the aforementioned postbox, Auds, the new manager, has alsooverseen the opening of the newspaperstall. While the stall had been sellingpapers and some magazines from 7am-10am every day, this has now beenchanged to 7am-11am. In spite ofSmiths News' determination that thevillage shop should only receive 8 copiesof the Telegraph, the stall has been reallywell received and supported byresidents. Huge thanks go to Liz andJulian for working unpaid so that the stallcould be possible and enabling us to takejust a little step closer to things returningto normal. Also, thanks to everyone whohas been so patient when we have not

been sent the correct number of papers.Thankfully I now believe that this hasbeen rectified.Amongst other achievements, Helen, ourTreasurer, has found a bank that ishappy to recognise our company statusas a mutual benefit society - this was nosmall task. We now also have a fullcomplement of contractors able to helpus with the refit, subject to the PostOffice doing their bit, so you can expectto see workmen on site regularly fromnow on.Earlier in August we had the chance tomeet some of the wonderful volunteers atour first volunteer meeting in the villagehall. It was great to hear suchenthusiasm and to get feedback onvisions for the shop and what peoplewould like see sold. It was hearteningthat so many of the suggestions were inline with our initial thoughts and hopes. Lots of people were keen to see thereturn of a good selection of greetingscards, artisan bread, nice deli typeproduce and as well as a good range oflocally produced goods in alongside allthe standard basics. One of our favouritecommittee tasks has been testing outsome of this local produce. We werevery excited to receive some samplesfrom Angmering-based producer AlisonDriver, who owns and runs 'LoadedLoaves'. These ingenious little breadloaves look very simple from the outsidebut once cut open, reveal a hiddensurprise. Alison will be coming to theFindon Sheep Fair and so I hope you'llhave the chance to try them for yourself.Fingers crossed, by next month'snewsletter, we will have a date in sightfor our grand opening. In the meantime,the management committee are alwaysglad to receive suggestions and ideasfrom the community. Please emailfindoncommunityshop@gmail.com withyour your thoughts.

The shop is now open 07.00 until 11.00hrs for newspaper collections.

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Tickets are available at £12.50 by calling the Box Office on 01243 861010or online at https://alexandratheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873571438

SHOEBOX APPEAL 2017Fill a Shoebox with small gifts

For a girl or boy 3-5 years — 6-11 years — 12-15 yearsIt’s requested that each box have a hat, scarf, gloves,

soap, flannel, toothbrush & toothpaste.Wrap your box in cheerful Christmas wrapping paper,(please wrap the lid and box separately), place the contents inside and

if you wish include a donation for its delivery, which is very costly.(Instructions on leaflet)

Additional suggestions can be found on the leaflet available mid-September from Peckhams Butchers, St John the Baptist Church

or call Hilary on 07899 990748 or 872324.If you would like help to participate, I will fill a box for you for a donation of £20.

I will supply you with a list of the contents & a photo of the box and contents.Please deliver your filled box to Hilary or Findon Church

by Monday, 7 November

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We have had another busy year at thehall. In the spring we hosted a CoffeeMorning for residents to view the plansfor the proposed extension, and tomeet the Architect.The extension will replace the existingmeeting room to the rear of theexisting hall, with a small galleykitchen, toilets, and store for existingvillage groups, with level access forwheelchair users to all areas. Weawait planning decision from SDNP.In March we welcomed Findon’s ownbranch of ‘Men in Sheds’, fourteenresidents signed up to join. This grouphave already re-furbished somegarden furniture for the Hall, and havetaken some commissions for work.They meet on Tuesdays andThursdays from 10am.Popular events include the Lamb toLoom Coffee Morning, Film Nightswhich run from September to Marcheach year, Christmas Fairs, and ofcourse the Findon Fun Dog Showwhich is in its third year.Our Mexican Feast & Quiz was a sellout in March, so look out for theposters advertising The German BeerFest & Quiz scheduled for 28th

October.

Sadly we heard the news that theCissbury Players have dissolved theirorganisation as they were no longerfinancially viable. Their dwindlingnumbers meant that they were unableto form a cast for their Julyperformance. This amateur dramaticgroup, under the strong leadership ofMrs Ann Burfoot for over 30 years,produced 3 productions annually.Earlier this year Mr & Mrs Burfoot leftthe Village, and I am sure they weremuch missed by the group. Many ofthe residents of Findon have fondmemories of past productions.We have their old shed to demolish,with it’s contents of old scenery, andprops. I have organised a workingparty for Sunday 3rd Septemberstarting 10am. If anyone would like tovolunteer to help with this clear up,please just turn up on the day.Film Nights resume on 22nd Sept with“Sully”. Look out for posters.Finally the Secretary and Chairman’spositions become vacant inNovember. If you are interested ineither of these positions, then pleasecontact:The Secretary, Findon Village HallTrust, High St, Findon, BN14 0TA.

Judith Davies

200 CLUBThe August winnerof the 200 Club £25

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September 22 “Sully” Starring:- Tom Hanks, Aeron Eckhart

October 20 “The Time of Their Lives” Staring:- Joan Collins, Pauline Collins, Franco Nero

December 1 “Their Finest” Starring:- Bill Nighy, Gemma Atherton, Sam Claffin

Findon Village Hall TrustChairman’s Letter August 2017

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I think it is so sad when a new baby arrives and then the cat has to go.We have three cats in that have all come in for the same reason. One is only ayear old, the owners treated him like their baby called him Cuddles but when theirreal baby arrived said the cat was jealous of the baby so he had to go. He is soupset, crying for attention all day, he doesn't know what he has done wrong (he didwee in the pram.) Another hissed at the new baby so had to go. Another ownersaid it would be too risky to keep the cat in case the cat lays on the baby's faceand suffocates the baby. One cat came in this week because the baby will becrawling soon so it would be unhygienic to have a litter tray in the house.It became compulsory to microchip all dogs this year, and it has made such adifference. When people bring a lost dog in to us all we have to do is put thescanner over the dog to get the number and then ring Petlog to get the name andaddress and phone number of the owner. If only it was the same rule for cats. Wehave so many calls every week from owners who have lost their cats that are notmicrochipped. But our biggest headache is stray cats that are not chipped. Wehave so many, we have to wait to see if they are claimed and after 7 days takethem to the Vets to be microchipped, and neutered if they need it, and then theycan be re-homed.One young tom cat was in the Vets for three days with nowhere to go, a straypicked up in the local supermarket. The Vets said all the other rescues were full so

we were his last chance. We hadhim neutered last week andnamed him Buddy. He is sofriendly and relaxed. Every oneof the volunteers makes a fussof him. It is a big problem whensomeone picks up a lost cat andtakes it to the Vet to see if thecat is chipped. If it isn't they aretold to take it back to where theyfound it because they cannotleave it at the Vets! People arethen frantically phoning all thecat rescues, who are all full.Our cat pens are always full.Thankfully we have lots ofvisitors looking for cats on ouropen days every Sunday.From Stacey.

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The Malaysian Tea CompanyFindon based & selling single

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Planning applications for Findon areunder the authority of South DownsNational Park and listed on the SDNPAwebsite (www.southdowns.gov.uk).Findon Parish Council (FPC)Planning Committee meetings arescheduled monthly to consult onplanning applications received from theSouth Downs National Park Authority(SDNPA). Parish Consultation Letters(PCL) received from the SDNPA aredisplayed on the Notice Boards outsidethe newsagents and the Village Hall,and published on the FPC website(http://findon.arun.gov.uk) along withthe schedule of Committee meetingdates. Please note that due to FindonNews publication deadlines, someapplications may have already beenplaced before the Committee.Residents should check the NoticeBoards and FPC website regularly toview notices and meeting details. Anyenquiries should be address to the FPCClerk - 01903 877225

Since the last issue of Findon News,the following Planning Applicationshave been posted on the SDNPAwebsite.

Notification on intesion to 1No. LimeTree (T1): - High Trees 36 NepcoteLane Findon BN14 0SG

Proposed Rear Extension2 Downland Close Findon BN14 0UJ

Proposed detached bungalow;Land adjacent to 1 Paddock WayFindon BN14 0TX

Erection of a single storey rear andside extension and creation of gableto front elevation and associatedroof alterations.The White House Steep Lane FindonBN14 0UE

Front, side and rear extensions, roofextensions, garage conversion anddemolition and replacement ofgarage to detached dwelling.Southover Stable Lane Findon BN140RR

Findon Planning Applications

Findon Updated Neighbourhood Plan (Housing)Public ConsultationOn Wednesday 16 August, after a small army of volunteers had delivered leafletsto the whole village, almost 200 villagers visited the Public Consultation Day in theVillage Hall. On display were details of all the housing site options researched bythe Updated Neighbourhood Plan Working Group: Elm Rise Paddock & SoldiersField House (both proposed by the South Downs National Park PlanningAuthority), Monarch’s Way field (northern part, with the Glebelands), the former firestation, land north of Nightingales, land north of The Quadrangle, Pony Farm andAtalanta/Mayland on the A24 by-pass). Visitors were invited to study each optionand then rank all eight potential sites in order of preference, either on paper orelectronically on tablets provided. Voting was also available on-line up until theend of August. The details of all these sites can be found on the parish council andvillage community websites. A summary of everyone’s feedback will be publishedin the next Findon News.

UNP Working Group, led by David Hutchison

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Findon Village Garden Association Sally EvansThe weather at the Findon VillageGardens Association Summer Show on5th August reflected this summer as awhole – ranging from a cool, wet start,through warm sunshine and back to awet finish. The vagaries of the weatherdid nothing to dent the enthusiasm ofthe entrants, visitors and volunteersthough. There were over 250 entriesfrom 36 members, ranging from astersto violas; beans to tomatoes; biscuits toWelsh cakes; handicrafts, flowerarranging and photography.Trophies were awarded in the variouscategories and winners were NormanAllcorn, Dorothy Barber, Sue Bell, MoBowen, Sally Evans, Joan Francis,Emma Greaney, Stuart Hilton, ShirleyHobden, Betty Lewis, Richie Line, SallyMcNiff, Evelyn Stanford.Stalls included the ever-popular raffle,tombola and home-made cakes. Men inSheds brought along their carefullycrafted wares; and a first for our show(and proving to be a big success) wasthe “pre-loved” tools stall. From thenumber of tools donated, it seems thatthe members enjoy having a clear out oftheir garages and sheds!

As always we are very grateful to themany people who donated cakes, plantsand tombola prizes. Thanks are alsodue to the many local businesses whodonated prizes for the raffle – Anaz,Colour Nails, Cutting it Fine, DomesticHeating and Electrical Services, FindonFlowers, Hartley’s Off Licence,Peckham’s Butchers, Railton Ward,Tajdar, Tesco, The Beauty Lounge, TheBlack Horse, The Gun, The Sylvan Oak,The Village House and 2 The Square.It’s really heart-warming to alwaysreceive so much local support.On behalf of the members andcommittee, I would also like to expressour gratitude to the out-going showsecretary, Chris Young, who hasworked so hard in recent years to makethe shows run smoothly. In taking overas show secretary, I hope that I can liveup to his standards.Last, but definitely not least, a specialthank you to the many volunteers whoput in a tremendous effort every yearsetting up; manning the stalls andkitchen; and generally helping the showrun smoothly. Without their support, theshow simply wouldn’t happen.

Show dates for 2018 are: 7th April for the spring show and4th August for the summer show.

So, get those seed catalogues out and plan your entries for next year.

Findon Harvest FestivalSunday 17th September

9.30amSt John's Church Findon

All welcome

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Crime ReportAudi stolen in WashingtonPolice are appealing for witnesses afteran Audi S4 estate was stolen in a houseburglary in The Holt, Washington on 9August. About 3.45pm three menwearing dark hooded tops were seenleaving a black 4 x 4 vehicle andentering the property. The men wereseen driving off in convoy with the blueAudi and their own vehicle.This incident occurred during the daywhen there may have been peoplearound in the street. Anyone who sawanything suspicious or witnessed theevent, or anyone who lives in the areaand captured anything on CCTV footageshould quote crime reference: 1007 of09/08.Witness Driver SoughtDetectives would like to talk to a driverwho saw a couple having an altercationin a parked car just off the A24 betweenDial Post and Horsham on Friday 21July between 2 - 3pm.A man and woman in their earlytwenties, were parked in a red HondaCivic, in a lay-by on a country road - aturning left off the northbound A24. Apassing driver - described as white manin his 50's or 60's, driving a black car -stopped and asked the couple ifeverything was ok. He then drove on.The Police believe the driver may havevaluable information to assist a currentinvestigation. If you are that person or ifyou know who he is, please get in touch.Crime reference: 856 of 21/07.Sussex Supermarket ShoppersReminded to Be on Alert for ThievesPolice are reminding supermarketshoppers across Sussex to be on thealert for thieves following a recent spateof incidents in which supermarketcustomers, and some other shoppers,

have been watched whilst entering theirPIN numbers and then have their pursesand wallets stolen as they leave thestore. Suspects then withdraw largeamounts of cash from nearby cashmachines. A group of men responsibleare believed to have been successful inobtaining nearly £20,000 by targetingvictims in this way - 22 such reports inSussex since November last year.Two suspects caught on camera atSainsburys in Worthing on 20 June aredescribed as male of Eastern Europeanappearance, one bald and the other withdark hair. Anyone with informationshould quote reference 47170066290.If you see anyone behaving suspiciouslyin this way, alert store security staff ordial 999.Police are working with supermarkets toraise awareness about these incidents.Be alert and aware of strangers whenshopping in large supermarkets andNEVER leave your bag or trolleyunattended at any point. It appears thatthese men may strike up to twice a dayin different towns, and then lay low for awhile, so maintain awareness.Any witness or anyone with informationto any crime is asked to call 101 orreport online quoting the crime referencenumber.

You can report other crime and incidentssuch as anti-social behaviour andvandalism by ringing the 101 telephonenumber or online atwww.sussex.police.uk/reportonline.If you see any people actingsuspiciously and you believe a crime isin progress or about to occur call 999.Findon Parish Council Web site - pleasecheck our web site for recent events -http://findon.arun.gov.uk

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Things never move quickly when you wantthem to. Then it all happens at once. Asthe Traffic, Environment and People (TEP)sub- committee of Findon Parish Councilknow all too well - the process of makingthings happen is not always timecompliant and neither is money availablewhen you need it. However, there issome good news.As regular readers will know West SussexCounty Council has agreed to introduce a20 mph limit in the village. Similarly theywill improve the corner of the Gun andSchool Hill with a new pedestrian strip(albeit a narrow one because of the roadwidth). They will also erect gateways intothe four main entrances to the village,complete with 20mph signs. The very topof School Hill will also have yellow lines.This work is scheduled for January 2018.However, the TEP group have also beenworking on a Phase 2 development whichinvolves a submission to South DownsNational Park Authority for funding via theSDNPA Community Infrastructure Levy.This is just as well – because the SDNPAhave written very recently to all ParishCouncils saying that they must submit anexpression of interest and project outlinebefore 29th September if they want to beconsidered.Cllr John Havenhand informs FindonNews that a proposal for a Phase 2 bid toSDNPA will, as a consequence, be put tothe Parish Council at the next meeting on11th September. From the perspective ofvillage residents the outline bid, ifsuccessful, would improve the visualattractiveness and safety of the Squarevia re surfacing, seating and signage andprobably involve a slightly extendedConservation area. Secondly it wouldimprove visitor parking, by using some ofthe land behind the village hall toaccommodate about 20 additional carspaces, plus four extra spaces by Pond

Green/ Stable Lane. But most importantlyit would also aim to promote Findon’sheritage and gateway location to theSouth Downs National park for the benefitof visitors as well as residents andbusinesses. This would require a visitorinformation point/ centre incorporatingguides on walking on the South Downs,the heritage and history of Findon andinformation about Cissbury, Chanctonburycircles and the flora and fauna on theSouth Downs.John points out that because of the shortnotice required to submit an outlineproposal there is not much time for wideconsultation. However, the ideas havebuilt on the feedback from the publicmeeting held over a year ago when DavidHutchison (TEP group) gave apresentation which filled the Village Hall.For example, the changes to the Squareare intended to introduce the concept of“Shared Space“. This is an attempt, byappropriate road surfacing, to create asignificant and different visual effect whichwill signify to motorists that this is notmerely a highway with no pavements, as itis currently configured, but an area wherepeople walking about now have priority.Unfortunately – it seems that the TEPgroup’s hopes to get support for afootpath from the Village Hall to the Gunhave not been successful as Highwaysconsiders the road is to narrow.However, a time limited restricted parkingzone may be considered in the centre ofthe village at a later date – if the additionalcar parking is made available behind thevillage Hall. If the Parish Council supportsthis outline bid at their 11th Septembermeeting a lot more information anddrawings will be available on the CouncilWeb site. It will not be too late to amendthe outline bid at that stage and, in anyevent, changes will be anticipated ifSDNPA support any or all of the outlineproposals.

Findon Village Enhancements – Speed, Parking and the Square

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Findon Village WIIn August we had our sea-sidethemed summer lunch with buckets,spades and freshly fried fish andchips from a fantastic mobile fish andchip van, followed by individual tubsof ice cream, washed down with aglass of pimms.Our next meeting is Thursday 14thSeptember - a Beetle Drive. Thecompetition is "A top tip forjam/chutney".Don't forget to come and find us atthe sheep fair. We are in our usualplace, just past the dancing sheep bythe bench. We will be selling theusual cakes and preserves and alsosome sheep badges and sheep bags(ideal to pop in handbags) allhandmade by our craft group.Find us on facebook...findonvillagewi

Findon Pool 100-ClubThe winners of the August Prize Draw were:1. Gez Parton (£21)2. Graham Langford (£12.60)3. Brian Porter (£8.40)The final draw of this season is on Saturday9 September(Sheep Fair day),10.00am at Julia’s Kitchen.Thank you to everyone who has supportedthe Village Pool this season. The 100 Club(actually 42 members this first year)contributed £408 to this year’s fundraisingefforts, with the same amount beingawarded in prize money over the six draws.New numbers will be available (£20 perannum) with a Grand Draw in Decemberfollowed by six monthly Draws May-Sept2018.Application forms from: Jacqui Greaney(07877 969580, jacadihan@yahoo.com)www.findonswimmingpool.co.uk

Friends of St John the Baptist Church, FindonHelping preserve our historic church for future generationsSheep Fair Refreshments Stall ChallengeThe Friends of Findon Church have the exciting fundraisingopportunity of running the refreshments stall opposite the central Sheep Fair arenaon Saturday 9 September. A small army of volunteers have already signed up onthe rota, but if you would like to join the team (serving teas & coffees, cakes andbacon rolls) please contactHelena (873601), Gerald (07468 569519) or Jacqui (jacadihan@yahoo.com). Helpis especially needed from 1.00-4.00pm. All donations of homemade cakes andbiscuits will be gratefully received (please let us know in advance what you plan tobring).Please do support us by buying your tea & cake or bacon roll from our stall on the day.Parachute JumpTotal RisingHelena’s sponsored skydive total raised so far, at the time of writing, stands in theamazing region of £2,500. If you haven’t yet paid your promised sponsor moneyplease drop it in at the Rectory on School Hill, or donate on-line at:www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/findon-clapham-patching-churches. Thismoney is to help with urgently needed stained glass window renovations. Thankyou for everyone’s support.For further details about joining the Friends of Findon Church go to: fosjbf.org or contactMembership Secretary Ian Hollyholmes: fosjbfindon@gmail.co, Tel. 01903 872475

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The Cissbury PlayersOn 10th May 2017, The CissburyPlayers received, without warning orprior notice, from The Findon VillageHall Trust committee, an officialcontract for a new storage facility at theHall.

This lease stated that we needed tomove all our scenery and props out ofthe large store at the rear of the hallthat has been used for the past 32years, in addition to the costume storeupstairs, and move everything into oneof the new garage sheds that havebeen built on the grass to the side ofthe hall, by 1st June 2017.

As residents and long time users ofthat hall will know, the scenery storeand costume store has always beenused by the societies of the hall at nocost and were always freely given onthis understanding. So, to receive anofficial lease with a commercial rentattached with no warning came as ashock to us all.The new storage facility was in no waysuitable for our use, mainly due to itssmall size; with the best will in theworld, we estimated that we could onlyget one third of our belongings securedin a safe and appropriate manner. Thefurther financial constraint of acommercial rent was beyond ourreach.

It was therefore decided, after muchdiscussion that after over thirty years atthe hall, this was no longer the placefor us, which is a great shame asalthough we have no members left inthe village, The Cissbury Players havealways been a great friend to thevillage with stalls at the fete, theerection of Christmas decorations inthe hall, the stall at The Sheep Fair aswell as our three productions per yearwhich have always been very warmlyreceived by people in the village andbeyond.

In their quest to make Findon VillageHall thrive and to turn it into the ‘hub’ ofthe community, the current committeehave driven out one of their longeststanding groups, with the loss ofrevenue from the continuous use of thehall on a weekly basis for 9 months ofthe year.

Anyone still interested in local dramawill be pleased to know that we havebeen contacted by the committee atFerring Village Hall with an openinvitation to join them there, so localAm Dram still survives and the curtainwill go up in Ferring on some familiarfaces again in the future.

Clare Buckland Hon. Secretary,The Cissbury Players.

For more on this subject see the Findon Village HallTrust article on page 11 Ed

CPR Training (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation)is being offered by Medi4 at Findon Ambulance Station,

one evening late September.Contact for details and booking arrangements.

01903 872637

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Dog friendly Holiday Home in FindonThe Haven @ Findon is a modern 2 bedroom bungalow in

Findon village that sleeps up to 4 people and is ideally situated forfamily and friends (and their dogs) visiting relatives,

attending weddings, parties or just wanting a weekend break or holiday.It is available on a self-catering basis from a minimum 3 night stay.

We are rated 'Excellent' on Trip Advisor and AirBNB.You can visit our website -www.thehavenfindon.uk or for

Peckhams ButchersLocally produced meat,

cut to your requirements.Due to recent events we now

stock some basic groceryitems - milk, tea, sugar etcWe also provide a Fridaymorning delivery servicefor customers who find itdifficult to get to the shop

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Custom made doors & windowsFitted furniture,

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Installation / Re-WiringAppliance repairs, Security Lighting

24 Hour service01903 87720407850771246

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NO JOB TOO SMALLCALL PAUL 07939 210354 OR 01903 872147

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On 11 October 2017, Worthing CounsellingCentre will become the new name forOffington Counselling Service, a charitywhich has quietly been serving thecommunity of Worthing for almost 35years.The date has been chosen to tie in withWorthing Mental Health Awareness Week(WMHAW) at Offington Park MethodistChurch, where Offington CounsellingService has been based since 1983.WMHAW will include launch events forWorthing Counselling Centre.The decision to change the name toWorthing Counselling Centre was taken toraise awareness of the charity and itsscale.

Anna Hayward (pictured left),Head of Centre says, “Overthe years, we have providedongoing counselling for well inexcess of 5,000 people, so wewant to make sure that we area visible, well-recognisedpoint of access for local

support for emotional wellbeing,”Over the years, the charity has providedweekly counselling for individuals andcouples seeking support for emotionaldifficulties. It offers fast access counsellingfor those who do not want to wait andfinancially supported counselling if costcould be a barrier, aiming to providesupport as widely as possible.“It’s worth remembering that back in 1983,talking to relieve emotional distress wasnowhere near as widely accepted as it isnow. The formation of OffingtonCounselling Service as a charity to providecounselling to those who might nototherwise be able to afford it, was reallyquite pioneering.”Counselling is taken up by people from allwalks of life. It provides the opportunity totalk and explore an individual’s situation tofind a way forward, with a counsellor whowill listen without judging. Currently people

coming to the service range in age from 16to 80 plus.“People come to counselling for manyreasons,” says Anna. “It could be thatsignificant life changes or events, such asbereavement, trauma or work orrelationship difficulties prompt a sense ofbeing unable to cope. Sometimes it isfeelings of anger, low self-esteem or panicattacks or just simply knowing that thingsaren’t ‘right’ or when even small decisionsseem impossible. No two people are thesame.”Currently there are 21 counsellors at thecentre. The service is BACP accredited(The British Association for Counselling &Psychotherapy). BACP accredited servicesare high quality, professionally managedtherapeutic services that have beenindependently assessed.

To celebrate the new identity, WorthingCounselling Centre is hosting 2 events onWednesday 11 October at Offington ParkMethodist Church, South Farm Road,Worthing BN14 7TN:Come and Meet Us plus ‘The Courage toHeal’ – a free talk on counselling10am – 12 noon Free refreshmentsThis is an opportunity to speak informallywith the team about what counselling isand isn’t and learn more about WorthingCounselling Centre and some of thecreative approaches used.Celebration quiz night 7pmTickets £5 in advance - 01903 212275 oremail info@ocs-counselling.org.uk includescheeseboard & non-alcoholic drink. Allproceeds will go towards WorthingCounselling Centre’s bursary fund.Anna is keen to encourage members of thegeneral public and interested professionalsto attend the events. “By coming along,you will help spread the knowledge of whatwe do.

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Long-established Worthing counselling charityset for growth and new look

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Service Rota for Clapham & Patching SeptemberDATE SERVICE PRIEST LAYMOC READINGS READERS /

INTERCESSORS

3rdSeptember

Clapham 10amSung Eucharist

HelenaBuqué

Jeremiah 15. 15-21Matthew 16. 21-end

Brenda YatesJohn Hammond

10thSeptember

Patching 8amEucharist

HelenaBuqué

Romans 13: 8-14Matthew 18. 15-20 Richard Prior

17thSeptember

Patching 10amSung Eucharist Bob Whittle Kath

HutchinsonRomans 14.1-12Matthew 18. 21-35

Pauline Prior/John Haskey

24th

SeptemberClapham 8amEucharist

HelenaBuqué

Philippians 1. 21-30Matthew 20. 1-16

MarigoldSomerest

Patching FamilyService 10am

HelenaBuqué As above Children

Rev. Helena Buqué, Priest in Charge: c/o The Rectory, School Hill, FindonTel: 873601, findon.rectory@btnternet.com

FB: Findon Clapham Patching Churcheswww.findon-clapham-patching-churches.com

COME AND JOIN USWe are singing Graham Kendrick's

"Rumours of Angels"in Findon Church at 4.00pm

on Saturday 2nd of December.We would like to invite everyone

to join us.Rehearsals will start in September

to learn the music.If anyone is interested in joining us,

please contact the Rectory on 873601or speak to Helena.

♫

♪

Organisations are increasingly using the service, so we also welcome anyone who maybe thinking of having counselling provision available for their employees.”On a final note: “As a charity, there is always the need to fundraise and build theexpertise within our trustee team. As we relaunch, if you have been a beneficiary of ourservice or are interested in what we do and would like to give back or make acontribution, we would love to hear from you.”If you think counselling could be appropriate for you, or for tickets for the quiz night call01903 212275 or visit our current website www.ocs-counselling.org.uk(new website goes live on 11 October).

For more information about Worthing Mental Health Awareness Week:worthingmentalhealthawarenessweek.org.uk

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Coffee Morning With Raffle

Saturday 16th September10.00am - 12 noon

Come and enjoy the peace andtranquillity of St John the Baptist Churchwhilst sipping a hot drink and enjoying

something tasty to eat.

Why not try your luck at the raffle tooprizes to be announced nearer the time.

Dogs welcome!

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Eucharist, Findon Church.Breakfast, followed byFindon Village Hall Family Service.Sung Eucharist, Clapham Church.Eucharist, Patching Church.Sung Eucharist, Findon Church.Eucharist, Findon Church.Harvest Festival, Findon.Sung Eucharist, Patching Church.Eucharist, Clapham Church.Sung Eucharist, Findon Church.Family Service, Patching Church.Eucharist, Findon Church.Breakfast, followed byFindon Village Hall Family Service.Sung Eucharist, Clapham Church.

8.00am09.15am10.00am10.00am8.00am9.30am08.00am09.30am10.00am8.00am09.30am10.00am8.00am09.15am10.00am10.00am

Sunday 3rd

Sunday 10th

Sunday 17th

Sunday 24th

OctoberSunday 1st

Weddings for August:Florian Goscheff and Gemma Crowther were married on the 5th of August at Patching Church.Simon Wright and Jacqueline Rogerson were married on the 19th of August at Findon Church.Daryl Short and Katie Diprose were married on the 19th of August at Clapham Church.Deaths: Jeanne Paynter and Kenneth Selling.Baptism: Libby-Louise Paddison was baptised at Findon Church on the 13th August.Felicity Jasmin Coskin was baptised at Patching Church on the 13th August.Theodore Thomas Powell-Staffs was baptised at Findon Church on the 20th August.Coffee Plus - Thursday September 21st at 2.30pm - we are sending our new curate,Colin Cox, to a desert island at Lindy Laker's, 6 Nepcote.Light Lunch @ 1pm There was no Light Lunch in August, so we look forward to seeingeveryone on September 26th at 1.00pm (last Tues of the month), Findon Village Hall. £5.Everyone welcome.Curry Nights The next Findon Tajdar Curry Nights are 1st Monday of the month,4th September (Ladies) and last Thursday of the month, 28th September (Men) at 7.30pm.Youth club Every Thursday, with different themes every week (during school term timeonly). Ages 12+, 5pm till 7.00pm at The Rectory, Findon.Messy Church 1st Tuesday of the month. TERM TIME ONLY. Starting on the3rd October, at 3.30pm-5.45pm at Findon Village Hall. All children and their grown-upswelcome.Donations needed!! We need you to look out for non-perishable tombola prizes for ourChristmas tree festival this year. We are presently a third of the way there, and we sendthanks to all of you that have donated already.

Findon, Clapham & Patching ChurchesEveryone Welcome

Walking together in the Way of Christ and sharing His love with others.

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Until a Village shop service is restarted, and providing sufficient interest, we wouldbe happy to do an egg round on a Wednesday throughout the village for anyoneunable to get to our vending machine on the farm or to Eats and Treats in the valley.We already do a few drops around the village, High Salvington, Findon Valley andBroadwater on request for those housebound or without convenient transport.

Contact NannySuesBestEggs on NextdoorFindon or Facebook.com /findonfreerangeeggs or Steve on 07855846963.

JOSHUA THE GARDENERProfessional Organic GardenerAs seen on TV with Monty Don

Garden design and creative maintenanceRHS trained and qualified

07780332452j o s h u a t h eg a rd en er@ g ma i l . co m

Astracolour Photographic and Picture Framing(Eric Beadel L.M.P.A & Edward Beadel - Partner)

www.astracolour.co.ukWe specialise in Wedding photography and picture framing.

A full portfolio is available to view.Tel: for an appointment day or evening.

Copying and restoration of your old photo’sand instant passport photographs (4 for £8.00)

35 The Quadrangle, Findon Village Tel: 01903 877677

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Findon AccountancyChartered Certified AccountantsFindon based, reasonable rates

Full range of business & personal accountingand taxation services available

Ken Elliott FCCA, FCISTelephone 01903 872589

Email: kenelliott@findonaccountancy.co.ukWeb: www.findonaccountancy.co.uk

Village Hall September 2017For all booking enquiries please email findonhallbooking@gmail.com

Weekly Day TimeCarpet Bowls Monday 14:30Lambstails Thursday 10:00 – 12:00Line Dancing Wednesday 09:45Danceaholics Sunday 19:30Just Yoga Monday (except 4th) 10:30You Yoga Tuesday 19:00Circle Dancing Monday (4th,18th only) 19:10Tai Chi Friday (except 1st) 10:00Rummikub Wednesday (13th ,27th only) 14:00

Monthly Date TimeAuction 1st 18:00 (goods 2–4pm, viewing 4–6pm, Auction 6 pm)Bead Magicians 19th 09:00Family Church Service 3rd 09:30Downs WI 12th 13:45Village WI 14th 10:30Tastevin 7th 19:00Gardens Association 29th 18:30Light Lunch 26th 12:00Children’s Community 20th 15:00Disco

Committee Room Date TimeVillage WI Darts Mondays 14:00Gardens Association 19th 19:00

Other Events Date TimeMeditation 21st 19:30Film Night - Sully 22nd 18:30

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