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The New Vicarage, School Road, Amberley, BN18 9NA Tel: 01798 831 600 The Good Shepherd and even death may bring. None can steal us away from his care, even if we pass One of the joys of our walks this spring has through the darkest valleys of loss. He is been watching the sheep and their lambs on with us always. the Downs. I can even observe them from my kitchen window: it is so good to see them On May 31 this year we celebrate Pente- once again, especially now that the lambs cost, 50 days after Easter. Jesus had appar- have got to the delightful stage of stotting or ently left his frightened disciples to return to pronking – very descriptive terms for bounc- heaven, but he was still with them, just as he ing around in that ‘vertical take-off ’ they do! had promised and now powerfully demon- strated. The Holy Spirit of Jesus in invisible Recently our service theme was ‘Good Shep- power descended on his followers, trans- herd Sunday’. We were delighted to have our forming them and fi lling them with courage. church Facebook page (ww.facebook.com/ That same Spirit has been transforming Wildbrookschurches) and e-mail message people and societies ever since, sometimes enlivened with many photos of local sheep gently over a lifetime, on other occasions and new-born lambs. Three children also The Revd Gerry Burgess through a dramatic change of direction. contributed their very creative pictures of sheep and a shepherd. (See page 7) Amid the uncertainty of the moment we need to know God’s peace keeping our hearts and minds steady in the face of I was hearing recently about the days when the shepherds fears, of rumours and fake news and his Spirit giving us from the Zouche and Norfolk estates brought their fl ocks courage to move forward wisely and with care for all. May across the Downs above Amberley to the dew pond in the our Good Shepherd be our guide always. morning or evening. Those were the days when shepherds’ huts were practical accommodation at lambing time rather than a garden accessory, and long before the quad bike made it so quick and easy to get around the fi elds. The modern shepherd’s lifestyle may be very diff erent to Biblical times but it’s not hard for us here to relate to the Bible image of the shepherd with his sheep. Middle Eastern The Revd Gerry Burgess shepherds spent most of the time with their sheep, lead- Priest-in-Charge ing them to fi nd water and grass in that hot, dry country and rescuing them when they got themselves into trouble, as sheep do. At night the sheep would be driven into a This month’s front cover sheepfold for safety, with the shepherd himself often sleep- Another virtual fl ypast by the Battle of Britain memorial ing across the entrance to deter sheep rustlers or predatory fl ight WW2 Hurricane and Spitfi re as they ZOOM past animals. Amberley Mount to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE day on May 8. Their fl ypast is also a tribute to our local I have been rereading A Shepherd looks at Psalm 23 by heroes and volunteers helping us through the present Phillip Keller, who spent many years working with sheep pandemic. and brings out the signifi cance of that familiar psalm from  Zoom is a popular video conferencing applica- his own experience. Jesus describes himself as the Good tion used not only by organisations like the Amberley Shepherd, echoing the opening of the psalm: ‘The Lord is Covid-19 Help Hub and Amberley Parish Council but my Shepherd’. He invites us all to the security of belong- also many families to meet and chat together online. ing to his fl ock, being kept safe by him whatever this life Cartoon by Grahame Joseph

3 June 2020

CHURCH NEWS Keeping in touch Readings and Collects - June We are here for you even when our church buildings are Here are the readings and collect prayers for June. You are closed. Please get in touch if you would value prayer, prac- invited to use these to read and refl ect on throughout each tical support or just a chat. week. Whilst we cannot yet be inside our churches please enjoy Sunday, June 7 Trinity Sunday our beautiful churchyard at St Michael’s as the wild fl owers Isaiah 40.12-17, 27-31; Psalm 8; 2 Corinthians 13.11-13; will soon be at their best. We are hopeful that there will be Matthew 28.16-20 an easing of restrictions soon which may enable some of our churches to be open for private prayer: we will update Holy God, faithful and unchanging: enlarge our minds with via Listserve when this happens. the knowledge of your truth, and draw us more deeply into the mystery of your love, that we may truly worship you, Meeting together for Sunday services is not yet likely, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. though we are pleased to note that some weddings may soon be permitted. Gerry will be in touch with wedding cou- Sunday, June 14 Trinity 1 ples as soon as there are details on this. Funerals continue E xodus 19:2- 8 a; Psalm 10 0; Romans 5:1- 8; to take place on a small scale and, as yet, are not permitted Matthew 9:35-10:23 in church. God of truth, help us to keep your law of love and to walk in During this time when our churches are closed many peo- ways of wisdom, that we may fi nd true life in Jesus Christ ple are accessing church services on radio, TV and online. your Son. There is a huge variety of styles to explore, including our own simple services for the Wildbrooks churches, with a Sunday, June 21 Trinity 2 short video incorporating prayers and a refl ection as well Jeremiah 20:7-13; Psalm 69:1-18; Romans 6:1-11; as links to readings and music. These can be found through Matthew 10:24-39 our Wildbrooks Churches Facebook page or via e-mail on request from [email protected]. Faithful Creator, whose mercy never fails: deepen our faith- fulness to you and to your living Word, Jesus Christ our There’s also an opportunity to meet for ‘after church coff ee’ Lord. each Sunday morning by Zoom. For many of us this has been completely new, but we have risen to the challenge Sunday, June 28 Trinity 3 of trying out these new means of communication and are Jeremiah 28:5-9; Psalm 89:1-16; Romans 6:12-23; delighted to see each other, if only virtually. If you’d like to Matthew 10:40-42 be on the list for a weekly e-mail and invitation to the Zoom coff ee meeting please get in touch with Revd Gerry. God our saviour, look on this wounded world in pity and in power; hold us fast to your promises of peace won for us by your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. South Downs Awakening Sunday, July 5 Trinity 4 This exciting project, which takes place from July 13-18, brings together Christians from many churches to walk Zechariah 9:9-12; Psalm 145; Romans 7:15-25a; the South Downs Way and pray for our communities and Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 churches. While some of the original plans have been dis- Gracious Father, by the obedience of Jesus you brought rupted by the virus epidemic, the walk itself is still likely to salvation to our wayward world: draw us into harmony with take place. The stretch within our parishes will be walked your will, that we may fi nd all things restored in him, our on Friday, July 17. Visit https://southdownsawakening.com Saviour Jesus Christ. to fi nd out more and sign-up to be part of this venture:

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CHURCH NEWS Good Shepherd Sunday A selection of children’s pictures and photographs used as illustrations when the Wildbrooks parishes celebrated Good Shepherd Sunday on May 3.

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CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 EMERGENCY NEWS

Amberley Covid-19 Help Hub If you think you have symptoms, Medium Term Recovery Plan Objective call this number: 07484 157 156 To identify what actions may be needed, based on a set of A dedicated local phone line has been set up assumptions about the pace and timings of return to normal- for people who have symptoms which they be- ity, so that the Wildbrooks parishes community can prepare lieve match infection by the Covid-19 corona- responses to Covid-19 impacts in a timely, coordinated and virus. The idea is that it will provide support for eff ective manner. those who are potentially infected. Assumptions They are asked to ring in once a day. As a fall-  The plan will look forward to the end of December 2020. back if they do not call and cannot be contacted, someone will come to the house. Initially, this  The Government’s steps to return to normal will be phased and gradual. phone line will be hosted by four people in turn: Richard Robinson, Jeff Feakins, David Lyon  A second wave of infection cannot be ruled out and cur- and Claire Bruce. rent lockdown restrictions may need to be reinstated. If you believe you have become infected and  Assumptions may change over time as may needs and the plan will be revised where appropriate. wish to use this facility the number to ring is 07484 157 156. It is available 24/7.  The community will continue to be willing to observe such restrictions as central or local government may have in place The information is obviously confi dential al- at any one time. though we intend to publicise the overall num-  Current restrictions for the extremely vulnerable are likely bers of those infected. to remain in place until the end of the year. Restrictions on the elderly/vulnerable may be earlier and gradually relaxed.  An anti-viral drug or vaccination may not be available until  To maintain the dedicated Amberley Helpline website: after January 1, 2021. www.amberleyhelpline.co.uk  Volunteers will continue to be available in suffi cient numbers at all times. B. SPECIFIC ROLES  Mental and Financial stress levels will increase conse- B.1 Health quent upon furloughing and job losses. To maintain 24/7 cover of telephone contact number: 07484  Amberley Village Stores will continue to operate as a 157 156. Distribution Centre at least until the beginning of Septem-  To encourage those who suspect they may have symp- ber 2020. toms of Coronavirus to register, via the 24/7 telephone number, 07484 157156 (see panel above), so that a confi dential Amberley Covid-19 Help Hub record can be maintained. A. GENERAL ROLES  To maintain a register of those who are self-isolating.  To be the co-ordinating group within the four Wildbrooks  To encourage the community to engage in contact tracing parishes for all initiatives to combat the impacts of Covid-19 schemes as they are developed. on the community.  To collect and record information from within the commu-  To provide the lead on initiating, implementing and pro- nity, including inviting people to share anonymously results of moting initiatives which lie outside the remits of existing or- antigen and antibody testing. ganisations.  To keep abreast of clinical and epidemiological develop-  To support, wherever possible under Covid-19 restrictions, ments and inform people as appropriate. the activities of the Parish Council, the Church, Amberley  To disseminate and interpret medical and safety advice from Good Neighbours Emergency Service (AGNES), Amberley Gov.uk sources, including gentle nudging where appropriate. Primary School, Amberley Village Stores, Amberley Welfare Trust, Millennium Green, Wildbrooks Parish Magazine, all  To monitor the physical and mental health of the commu- businesses, those self-employed and those furloughed or nity and encourage exercise. who have lost their jobs. continued overleaf

9 June 2020

CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 EMERGENCY NEWS continued from previous page  To liaise, as is appropriate, with the Sportsman Inn, the  To provide general medical advice: Dr K Armstrong, Black Horse, the Bridge Inn, Amberley Tea Room, Riverside Emeritus Professor R Robinson. Tearooms, Amberley Garage, JD Motors, Amberley Pottery, Amberley Museum, Amberley Cars taxi service.  To provide individual medical advice: Dr K Armstrong  To promote the continuation of community online entertainment, quizzes, and appropriate community activities. B.2 Amberley Neighbourhood Helpline Volunteers  To maintain and adapt the services provided by the Am- C. MEASURING, RECORDING, INFORMING AND berley Neighbourhood Helpline Volunteers [ANHV] to match COMMUNICATING evolving needs.  Meet online daily to manage and monitor activities.  To liaise with AGNES to avoid a waste of resources or  confusion as a result of overlap and encourage the produc- Maintain a risk register. tion of a long-term plan, beyond January 1, 2021, so that its  Establish, collect and record metrics that will demonstrate services to the elderly and vulnerable may be maintained if the levels of eff ectiveness of Amberley Covid-19 Help Hub and when ANHV closes down. [ACHH] initiatives:  To liaise with the Village bus service on the timing and 1. Log enquiries to ACHH resumption of services. 2. Log enquiries to Amberley Work Link [AWL] by those seeking and those off ering help B.3 Amberley Work Link 3. Log weekly deliveries from Amberley Village Stores  To establish and maintain both open source and confi dential help and advice to all those, either normally em- 4. Log volunteers serving Amberley Village Stores ployed or self-employed, who are unable to work as a re- 5. Log Amberley Neighbourhood Helpline Volunteers [ANHV] sult of furlough, redundancy, closure, absence of orders, stats: or who are contemplating a career change. Requests for support B.4 Amberley Village Stores Requests for supplies  To advise management on appropriate measures to avoid Requests for medicines infection to staff and customers. Requests for information  To provide advice to management on the likely numbers of people who will remain unable to visit the shop and will Unmet requests require orders to be delivered. Number of volunteers  To invite the management of the shop and the trustees of the Amberley Shop Properties to regularly share infor- Number of drivers mation on the volume of deliveries and continuing viability,  Record information identifi ed in section B. 1 Health. so that the Hub may provide whatever assistance it can to  Document the development of initiatives and support ensure that the shop is able to continue trading. structures: ACHH, ANHV, AWL. by maintaining a diary. B.5 Other Organisations  Collect information from Gov.uk and other sources; communicate appropriate items on a daily basis and provide an  To liaise with Amberley Parish Council, relying on the PC easily accessible portal on the ACHH website. to lead any actions on the enforcement of Covid-19 regula- tions.  Communicate information and advice regularly to residents via Listserve, ANH volunteers, www.amberleyhelpline.  To liaise with Horsham District Council and West Sussex co.uk, and Wildbrooks Parish Magazine, whilst avoiding in- County Council. formation overload. To liaise, with the Revd G Burgess, priest-in-charge, and To keep a diary of events. Amberley Primary School head teacher, J Gilbert. It is ex- pected that they will get their direction and advice from the Diocese and Department of Education respectively. The members of the Amberley Covid-19 Help Hub are: Katie Armstrong, Claire Bruce, Catherine Cunningham,  To liaise with G Rowe and J Gilbert in respect to any pre- Jeff Feakins, David Lyon and Richard Robinson. school activities.

10 June 2020

CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 EMERGENCY NEWS Summary of Government guidance on activities

1.1 What can I do from Wednesday, May 13, that I couldn’t do before? There will be a limited number of things you can do that you cannot do now:    Spend time outdoors – for example sitting and enjoying the fresh air, picnicking, or sunbathing  Meet one other person from a diff erent household outdoors – following social distancing guidelines  Exercise outdoors as often as you wish – following social distancing guidelines  Use outdoor sports courts or facilities, such as a tennis or basketball court, or golf course – with mem-  bers of your household, or one other person while  staying 2 metres apart Can do: more exercise (with conditions) and visit garden centres  Go to a garden centre 1.3 Are you reopening tennis courts / golf courses / At all times, you should continue to observe social distanc- basketball courts etc? ing guidelines when you are outside your home, including ensuring you are 2 metres away from anyone outside your Yes. Sports courts can re-open, but you should only par- household. As with before, you cannot: take in such activities alone, with members of your household, or with one other person from outside your household,  Visit friends and family in their homes while practising social distancing.  Exercise in an indoor sports court, gym or leisure centre, 1.4 Can I meet my friends and family in the park? or go swimming in a public pool You can meet one other person from outside your house-  Use an outdoor gym or playground hold if you are outdoors. Public gatherings of more than  Visit a private or ticketed attraction 2 people from diff erent households are prohibited in law. There are no limits on gatherings in the park with members  Gather in a group of more than two (excluding members of your household. of your own household), except for a few specifi c exceptions set out in law (for work, funerals, house moves, supporting 1.6 Can I go out to help a vulnerable person? the vulnerable, in emergencies and to fulfi l legal obligations) You can go out to care for or help a vulnerable person, or If you are showing coronavirus symptoms, or if you or any of to provide other voluntary or charitable services, following your household are self-isolating, you should stay at home the advice set out here. You should not do so if you have – this is critical to staying safe and saving lives. coronavirus symptoms, however mild. 1.2 I don’t have to stay at home any more? 1.7 Are there restrictions on how far I can travel for my exercise or outdoor activity? You should stay at home as much as possible. The reasons you may leave home include: No. You can travel to outdoor open space irrespective of distance. You shouldn’t travel with someone from outside  For work, where you cannot work from home your household unless you can practise social distancing –  Going to shops that are permitted to be open – to get for example by cycling. Leaving your home – the place you things like food and medicine live – to stay at another home is not allowed.  To exercise or spend time outdoors 1.8 Can I share a private vehicle with someone from another household?  Any medical need, including to donate blood, avoid injury or illness, escape risk of harm, or to provide care or to help No. You can only travel in a private vehicle alone, or with a vulnerable person members of your household. continued overleaf

11 June 2020

CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 EMERGENCY NEWS continued from previous page  Those working in labs and research facilities 1.9 Are day trips and holidays ok? Can people stay in  Those administering takeaways and deliveries at restau- second homes? rants and cafes Day trips to outdoor open space, in a private vehicle, are  Tradesmen, cleaners and others who work in people’s permitted. You should practise social distancing from other homes people outside your household.  Those who are facilitating trade or transport goods Leaving your home – the place you live – to stay at another  And so on home for a holiday or other purpose is not allowed. This includes visiting second homes. Non-essential retail, restaurants, pubs, bars, gyms and leisure centres will remain closed. They will reopen in a 1.10 Can students return to their family home if they’ve phased manner provided it is safe to do so. been in halls all this time?

If a student is moving permanently to live back at their fam- 3.6 Do people need to wear face coverings at work? ily home, this is permitted. Face coverings are not compulsory. However, if you can, 2.1 Does easing restrictions ap- people are advised to wear face ply to healthy 70 year olds and coverings in enclosed public over? spaces where social distancing The advice for those aged 70 and is not possible or where you are over continues to be that they more likely to come into contact should take particular care to mini- with people you do not normally mise contact with others outside X X meet. For example, on public their household. transport or in some shops. Face coverings can help us protect If they do go out more frequently, each other and reduce the spread they should be careful to main- of the disease if you are suff ering tain distance from others. They from coronavirus, but not showing and everyone should continue to symptoms. comply with any general social distancing restrictions. XX4.1 My employer is asking me to come to work but I’m scared. Anyone who has been advised to Can’t do: restrictions on gatherings, who travels with you in a car, use of playgrounds and home visits shield by the NHS or their GP, in- Employers and staff should dis- cluding those 70 and over, should continue to do this until at cuss and agree working arrangements. least the end of June. Employers should make all eff orts to help people to work 3.1 Who is allowed to go to work? from home where they can. But where work cannot be done at home, employers should take clear, practical steps to In the fi rst instance, employers should make every eff ort to help protect workers and create safe places to work, such support working from home, including by providing suitable as shift working or staggering processes. To identify the IT and equipment as they have been already. This will ap- precautions needed to manage risk, your employer should ply to many diff erent types of businesses, particularly those discuss the workplace risk assessment with you to identify who typically would have worked in offi ces or online. the practical ways of managing those risks. Where work can only be done in the workplace, we have If you remain concerned that your employer is not taking all set out tailored guidelines for employers to help protect their practical steps to promote social distancing then you can workforce and customers from coronavirus while still con- report this to your local authority or the Health and Safety tinuing to trade or getting their business back up and run- Executive who can take a range of action, including where ning. We will be publishing even more detailed COVID-19 appropriate requiring your employer to take additional secure guidelines in the coming days, which has been de- steps.. veloped in consultation with businesses and trades unions. 5.1 Who is allowed to travel on public transport? These ‘back to work’ guidelines apply to those in essential retail like: If you cannot work from home and have to travel to work, or if you must make an essential journey, you should cycle or  Supermarkets walk wherever possible. Before you travel on public trans-  Those in construction and manufacturing port, consider if your journey is necessary and if you can, stay local. Try to reduce your travel.

12 June 2020

CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 EMERGENCY NEWS A helping hand through lockdown The Neighbourhood Helpline is a simple, but very eff ective way of making sure that help is available to everyone in our neighbourhood during lockdown. Whether it’s for a prescription collection, some specialist shopping items, advice on where to fi nd expert support for specifi c problems, or just a friendly chat, it’s good to know there is just one number to call and your area volunteer lead will be happy to help. We have had some lovely feedback from you, praising the volunteers for their kindness and their willingness to solve problems, and also saying Lockdown log-on: the user-friendly home page of the Amberley Helpline website that even if you haven’t needed to refer to them yet, you have found it reassuring to know people in our community who are happy to give their time- there are people looking out for others and off ering help, and energy to making everyone feel cared for. It is this when needed. sense of belonging that will see us through these diffi cult Thanks to our volunteers, 124 prescriptions have been times. delivered since lockdown began. Although we try to lim- Look out for our cut-out contact sheet on page 16, which it trips to the pharmacies to once or twice a week and you can use to store vital numbers and keep handy for all deliver in batches, we are always happy to help with an of your household to refer to. urgent same day request. Our shopping volunteers have managed to source various special dietary requirements The Helpline has now been in action since March 16 and and items, both from shops and online, and Listserve has, it soon became apparent that the need for quick access to as always, been a useful resource. Our volunteers have an increasing level of information was paramount — hence also delivered the Wildbrooks Parish Magazine to every on April 30 we launched the Amberley Helpline website household again, which we know from your feedback last (www.amberleyhelpline.co.uk). Initial reaction has been time, has been much appreciated. very positive and we have, therefore, increasingly used it to provide relevant Coronavirus information to residents. We are very lucky to have so many generous and helpful The website now has sections as follows:

HOMEPAGE is the initial ‘landing’ page for the website with broad information describing the website HELPLINE AREA and VOLUNTEER LEADS identify the 12 geographic volunteer areas within the Wildbrooks parishes and the lead volunteer for each of these areas VILLAGE STORES & POST OFFICE gives summary information about the services off ered and provides a link to Amberley Village Stores website HEALTH & WELLBEING section provides medical advice and contacts , information about all the support organisations residents can call upon, current government advice on health and wellbeing and general safety advice. Within the medical advice, you can see our own Youtube star, Dr Katie Armstrong, demonstrating the use of an Oximeter (blood oxygen level measuring device). PHARMACY PICK-UPS section explains the pharmacy pick-up service off ered by volunteers GOVERNMENT APPROACH highlights the UK Government Recovery Strategy with the diagrams (opposite) and the key points of the strategy, summarised by the Amberley Covid-19 hub team (see page 16). GOVERNMENT CORONAVIRUS ADVICE is a section that presents the government announcements under their logical categories. Currently there are 80 individual items which are all linked directly to the appropriate individual government websites. These are all updated daily to refl ect the latest Gov.UK updates. continued overleaf

13 June 2020

LOCAL SERVICES/TRADES lists local emergency tradespeople and other local retail and click and collect service. NEARBY SERVICES provides a link to the Storrington community website and the detail derived from the very informative Pulborough Information Sheet with a collection of 50 services or websites of interest. These include websites for art, music, theatre and virtual garden tours. WORK LINK is being further developed and is a placeholder for information to assist those seeking new employment or starting a business. CHARITY/CHARITY FUNDING gives details of a local charity seeking funding and a crowd fund with funding available for projects. CONTACT provides the volunteer co-ordinator and website controller contact details The helpline is being well used and has attracted over 1,100 views over the last two weeks. If you have any further ideas or comments about its content please contact Jeﬀ Feakins or Catherine Cunningham.

14 June 2020

Volunteer co-ordinators Catherine Cunningham (07887 796212) Sarah Wheeler (01798 831194) Volunteer area leads North Stoke/Houghton Bridge - Suzy Hoddell (07936 329350)

High Titten - Rebecca Beveridge (07949 652399) Greatham - Diana van der Klugt (01798 875663) Rackham - EA Draff an (01903 745252) Wiggonholt - James Coates (01798 872208) Newland Gardens/Turnpike - Hazel Allinson (01798 831159) Crossgates - Kate Scutt (01798 831793) East Street - Judy Agate (01798 839301) School Road - Jodie Lambert (01798 831561) Hog Lane - Joe Thompson (07971 419058) Church Street - Amanda Morley (01798 839357) Links on the Amberley Helpline website Hurst Cottages/Close - Filipa Barnes (07809 615661) (www.amberleyhelpline.co.uk) off er advice and Volunteer support guidance on a range of subjects, from testing for Coronavirus to employment and fi nancial support. Boodie Ellison, Jo Stagg, Kerry Mustow, Mike Wright, Sue Ford, Sally Rollinson

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Amberley Covid-19 Help Hub: 07484 157 156 (Call any time)

Amberley Village Stores and Post Oﬃ ce: 01798 831 171 (Mon-Fri, 9am-midday)

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15 June 2020

A P S School closure – what school closure? During this period of lockdown, teachers and parents have quickly adapted to the role of on-line tutor and educator respectively. Teachers have provided parents with a range of learning activities and challenges which have kept the children busy and occupied and have received much positive feedback from the parents. There have been some excellent photos sent through to the school showing the children involved in home schooling tasks. Nearly the entire school population has been regularly active in communicating with the school during this time. “Praise must also be given to parents who have quickly adapted to the task of educators; no easy feat when parents are often working from home simultaneously,” acknowledged Jon Gilbert, head teacher. Amberley School building may have tempo- rarily closed, but children of key Workers and those entitled to free school meals have been invited to its sister school at Coldwaltham, which has remained open throughtout the period of lockdown including the Easter holidays. Initially, children who qualifi ed for free school meals had hot dinners delivered to their door by staff using S A G E the school minibus, and this then changed to the delivery of weekly food hampers. Gardens for all to see The lockdown started just as the garden visiting season The message from the school, however, has been consist- began and as a result SAGE had to cancel a number of ent from the outset: “Do what you can but don’t feel under talks and visits which has been scheduled for the summer. pressure; what is important is the safety, wellbeing and happiness of children and families at this time,” said Mr Gilbert. It is sad to think of all the eff ort which venues such as Arundel Castle put into their tulip and allium displays can- Some of the varied ac- not be enjoyed by the wider public. tivities the children from Amberley and Cold- However, lots of gardening is going on behind closed waltham Schools have garden gates and so that members don’t miss out on it, been engaged in during SAGEmembers have contributed to a gardening blog the recent weeks of lock- which can be found at sageamberley.blogspot.com down. Pictured (above top row): cooking, draw- Do take a look and all contributions, including from non- ing and painting; (middle members welcome. Rosemary Jackson row): music and puddle jumping; (and left): getting down to some maths. To see more, visit the NGS gardens may reopen class pages on the Following the Government’s latest advice regarding Cov- school website at www. id-19, the National Garden Scheme is hoping to reopen amberley.w-sussex.sch. some gardens in the coming weeks. Check its website for uk the latest information: www.ngs.org.uk

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a small way, but to do a delivery only service we needed Rising to the challenge to increase this ten times over. No way could we do this Colin Woods, Lee Stace and Tina Bishop respond to without assistance. Colin put the word out that we needed our questions on how Amberley Village Stores has help and we got a fantastic response. reacted to the Covid-19 emergency and lockdown How much encouragement – and help – has the shop received from the community? How many volunteers What was the immediate impact on the business are there? when the lockdown was imposed? What was the ini- Colin: We are always delighted by how much encourage- tial response and how did that evolve into a delivery- ment we receive at the store. It really brings it home why only service? we must all look after each other. We have over 25 volun- Colin: Queues started forming outside the store, so we teers who deliver six days a week, that says a lot about the knew the community was depending on us to look after community spirit in our area. their shopping needs. It was against my natural instinct to How many deliveries have you been making and what stop customers coming into the store but I felt this was the have been the top-selling items? only way to protect them, and everybody working there. It was however vital that the store did not close so we decid- Lee: It varies but typically we deliver over 750 bags of ed the best way to was to deliver shopping every week around direct to customers. the parishes. We have delivered to 250 diff erent homes What has been the biggest since the crisis started. Best challenge? sellers are still the basics such Lee: Communication, when cus- as milk, bread and fresh vegeta- tomers came to the shop and bles. What has changed is that found it closed, we had to make we are seeing many more large sure they understood that in fact weekly orders going out. it was very much open but in a We have learnt a lot over the diff erent way. Suddenly our on- past few weeks and now can line sales which had been an handle far more deliveries than important, but small part of our ever, so nobody should worry off er had to be enlarged. Every about how much they want. day we are putting new lines on It must be a long day. What the website, we now have most On the case: Suzanne and Graham Sullivan, of things on off er that you would sort of hours are people hav- School Road, loading supplies from Amberley ing to work? have found in the store. Village Stores for Parham and Greatham Were there any problems with suppliers? Colin: You don’t become a shopkeeper if you worry about long hours. Lee: It was chaos at fi rst. The TV news kept showing empty shelves and our larger wholesale suppliers were Lee: Typically, I arrive at the store at 6.30 in the morning. only sending half of the orders we gave them. Luckily, we and I try to leave by 5.00 in the afternoon. Tina works a source most of our fresh produce locally and they were slightly shorter day, not only in the Post Offi ce, but the keen to keep going. We can now get just about everything store as well. Currently, to cover the increased workload we want. and we are also being helped by Caroline, Emma, Sandra and Lauren. What are the actual logistics of fulfi lling orders and deliveries? How are the newspaper deliveries functioning? Lee: We gather up the online and other orders at 12.00 Colin: The off er I made of free delivery for existing cus- noon on the day before they go out. This gives us one tomers was well received. We will keep this going for as hour to get our orders in with local suppliers; no pressure! long as the store is closed. It does have an extra cost to Colin and Tina process the payments so we can prepare us so we are grateful when we get donations towards this. lists for the next day’s deliveries. How well is the Post Offi ce appointments’ system When we know the number of deliveries we can then let working? the volunteers know how many of them will be needed, Tina: I am so pleased that we found a way of keeping which can be as many as eight on a busy day. this service going by asking customers to phone in for a We have always off ered deliveries to local customers in time slot.

18 June 2020

Looking ahead, what does the future look like? As- suming there will be a relaxation of the lockdown Expressing your thanks... rules in due course, how is the shop going to cope The superb service from Amberley Village Stores (and with social distancing, for example? Will it continue their much appreciated voluntary delivery team), to- to off er a delivery service for those of us still confi ned gether with the wonderful meal delivery service from to our homes? the Sportsman means we are managing very well with- Colin: I would love to reopen the store but we will only out being able to achieve an online slot from any of the reopen when it is safe to do so. It is hard to see when that supermarkets. Many thanks to them all. will be at the moment. Sue and Jim Endacott Sportsman Cottages, Rackham Road, Amberley Lee: The deliveries are working well and we are improving it all the time off ering more and more selection. The deliv- Our special thanks to Amberley Village Stores and their ery service can only work with the volunteer support so we small army of volunteers working incredible hours, day hope that this will be continue to be available. Maybe de- in, day out, and making us feel safe, secure and hopeful livery only service is not what we wanted, but I am proud in these diffi cult times. Thank you for your cheerfulness of how it has all come together. and support. Pat, Robbie and Amanda Burton Violetta, Turnpike Road, Amberley Is there anything you would like to add? All the support has been amazing – a big thank you to Colin: I know, speaking for all of us, it is the time we spend Colin, Lee, Tina and everyone involved. We are very with our customers who seem more like friends that makes spoilt to have so much help and, hopefully, this will go running a village shop special. We really miss this day-to- into the village archive as one of the good news items at day contact and look forward to when we can welcome this time. EA and Nigel Draff an you into the store again. The Old Rectory, Rackham I would to thank not only my team here at the store, the We shall be forever grateful for the selfl ess eff orts on volunteer delivery drivers, but, most of all, you our cus- the part of so many people to keep us safe and supplied tomers for your support. None of this would be possible in these diffi cult times. Jenny Toynbee without you. Brooklands, East Street, Amberley AMBERLEY CARS Private hire taxi

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19 June 2020

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Ensuring we are well fed The Sportsman Inn has also risen to the challenge of a much-changed business environment, delivering meals to residents of the Wildbrooks parishes three days a week. Here, Sophie Cooper gives an insight into how she and fi ancée Lee Forbes are coping What was the immediate impact on your business when the lockdown was imposed? What actions were you able to take? The week leading up to lockdown saw a signifi - cant drop in trade. Boris Johnson’s message telling people to stay away from pubs and restaurants but not actually closing us down presented Lee Forbes and Sophie Cooper, with the volunteer delivery team (from left its own challenges. People stopped coming out to right): Judy and Roger Agate, Dean Roberts and Sue and Andy Ford but we had to remain open as there was no indi- Lee is army trained and, therefore, used to catering for cation of any support from the government at that stage. After large numbers, but there must have been practical dif- a worrying week we did, thankfully, get the order to close by fi culties, including long hours and very hard work? the government. Lee does have a very long day on cooking days. He goes in At what point did you decide to provide a takeaway the kitchen about 9am and leaves about 8.30-9.00pm. He has service and why did it have to become a delivery-only 23 years’ experience behind him and has the ability to know operation? what to order, how much to make and how to make it taste We had begun to off er takeaways last year and they had start- good – I just wouldn’t have a clue. It really is a talent. Luckily, I ed to become quite popular on Friday nights. This, fortunately, did have a bit of experience in the kitchen last year so can be set us up quite well for lockdown as we had an idea of how it trusted with a bit of vegetable prep, but mainly I do the wash- would work. What we hadn’t realised was how diffi cult it would ing up! be to continue with our original takeaway service with no staff Were there any problems with suppliers? Are the brew- to help us. eries continuing to deliver beer? Having furloughed all our staff it became impossible to take We had a few issues at the very start when the whole coun- orders, cook the food and arrange staggered collection times try was panic-buying so we had the same problems sourcing in order to maintain social distancing. We had to take a step certain products, the same as everyone else. However, once back and look at how to most effi ciently and safely provide a the country calmed down and realised there was enough to go service to Amberley, and so came up with the Food Delivery round, we haven’t had any problems buying exactly what we Scheme. With customers pre-ordering we are able to order need. We do have to order a few days in advance because our just the ingredients we need, therefore cutting down on any suppliers are so much busier, delivering to residential prop- food waste. We were also lucky to have our six fantastic de- erties rather than restaurants and pubs, which means their livery drivers off ering help before we had even started. Sourc- workload has increased massively. Harveys contacted us ing food containers hasn’t been too much of an issue as we initially to say they were not going to continue brewing. They already had good relationships with our suppliers and after the then decided they would continue to sell bottled beer – much initial ‘panic-buying phase’ that the country experienced the to the relief of some residents of Amberley [especially me! – suppliers were able to catch up with demand and we have had Ed]. Goldmark brewery, based in Arundel, has also continued very few issues. to supply us with Microbus on keg – much to the relief of our What has been the biggest challenge? delivery drivers! We are also awaiting delivery of some Pip- Similarly to most of the country, the hardest part has been pin Cider from Crafty Brewing in Dunsfold. Many of the major adapting to a new way of life in a very short space of time drink suppliers we use have completely shut down. and not seeing our family and friends. We really miss our little How much encouragement – and help – have you re- Sportsman family and it is all a lot harder without the help of ceived from the community? our staff . The work itself is a welcome distraction for us and we The response has been fantastic and we are so happy that enjoy providing the service. we are here in Amberley, living within such a supportive com-

20 June 2020

CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 EMERGENCY NEWS munity. Andy, Sue, Roger, Judy, Dean and Natasha all off ered to help before we had even started the delivery food scheme. Take care out there Criminals and fraudsters are taking Similarly, we had a lot of regular customers off ering to help be- advantage of the current Covid-19 fore we were forced to close. We are, of course, really pleased emergency. Here are some of the that people are enjoying the food and the service, and their words of thanks and support mean the world to us. scams to be aware of Looking ahead, what does the future look like? Assum- On-the-spot fi nes ing there will be a relaxation of the lockdown rules in due Police are warning against fraudsters claiming to be collecting course, how are you going to cope with social distancing, on-the-spot fi nes for breaches of the Government’s corona- for example? virus guidelines. Offi cers were made aware of a teenage man This is a trickier one to answer! Lee and I are trying our hard- being approached by three men in Brighton who claimed to be est not to speculate, but nobody knows for certain what is go- undercover police offi cers and issuing him with an instant fi ne ing to happen. What we do know is that it would be extremely for being out during the coronavirus lockdown. The men also diffi cult, if not impossible, to open with restrictions in place. had a device which took the payment there and then. Sussex All of our utilities and staffi ng costs would increase to 100 per Police will not ask you to hand over money or make a card cent but we would only be able to accommodate 20-25 per payment when they issue an on-the-spot fi ne, and offi cers will cent capacity due to the size and layout of the pub. Our big- always be able to provide ID. gest priority is ensuring the safety and health of our staff and Doorstep crime customers and if we cannot guarantee this then we will not Criminals are targeting older people on their doorstep and of- open. Meanwhile, we are committed to providing our delivery fering to do their shopping. Thieves take the money and do not service for as long as Amberley needs it and will adapt as and return. None of the community hub volunteers in the district when required. will knock on your door unless you have asked for help and What happened to your wedding plans, as you were they will have ID. scheduled to get married on May 16? Online scams We were very disappointed when we realised we would have E-mail scams try to trick people into opening malicious attach- to postpone our wedding, but it helps to know we are not alone ments, which put people at risk of identity theft with personal and there are many thousands of couples in the same posi- information, passwords, contacts and bank details at risk. tion. We have provisionally booked a new date for May next Some of these e-mails have lured people to click on attach- year to give us something to look forward to and we are just ments by off ering information about people in the local area waiting on confi rmation from a couple of companies before we who are aff ected by coronavirus. confi rm the date. Fake online resources, such as false Coronavirus maps, in Finally, is there anything you would like to add? fact deliver malware such as AZORult Trojan, an informa- We would like to thank Amberley for all of their continued sup- tion stealing program which can infi ltrate a variety of sensi- port and encouragement, not just during this time, but from tive data. A prominent example that has deployed malware is when we moved in two years ago. We are so fortunate to live ‘corona-virus-map[dot]com’. E-mail scams should be forward in such a wonderful community where everyone looks out for to [email protected]. To report fraud online visit the Ac- each other. We look forward to welcoming everybody back as tion Fraud website: https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/ or call soon as it is safe to do so. 0300 123 2040.  If you would like meals delivered by the Sportsman contact Refund scams Sophie at [email protected] or call (01798) 831787 for People seeking holiday refunds should be wary of fake web- details. sites set up to falsely off er holiday refunds. Instead they collect your personal data. Tell us if you have been tested Counterfeit goods Testing is becoming more widely available. So that we can track the spread and eff ect of Covid Fake sanitisers, face masks and Covid-19 swabbing kits are 19 in our community we would be grateful if those being sold online and door-to-door. These products can often who have been tested could register the results of be dangerous and unsafe. There are reports of some poten- the tests, either positive or negative, by phoning tially harmful hand sanitiser containing glutaral (or glutaralde- 07484 157156. As with those who have registered hyde), which was banned for human use in 2014. Note that with presumed symptoms of Covid-19 infection, sanitisers bought from a reputable source are safe to use. the results will treated in the strictest confi dence. continued on page 23

21 June 2020

The Amberley Welfare Trust Registered Charity 284329 Help is available now towards the cost of food shopping

The scheme set up by the Amberley Welfare Trust to help local households put food on the table, is now up and running. We are pleased to be helping several families thanks to some very generous donations and the services of Amberley Village Stores. Whether a recipient or a donor your details are kept in strict confi dence. It has been heart-warming to see and hear how residents have stepped up to help others in the village who are feeling the eff ects of a prolonged lockdown period. If you are having a diffi cult time, or know of anyone who is, help is at hand and can be quickly set up with minimum fuss. Please contact Grahame Joseph or the Revd Gerry Burgess.

Do you need support?

If your household income has fallen signifi cantly as a result of the restrictions arising from Covid-19 epidemic and because of this you are facing diffi culties with everyday expenses, the Amberley Welfare Trust would want to and might be able to help. There are village funds available to help support you and your family. Your names and details of your case will be kept strictly confi dential. The food-aid scheme does not include cigarettes or alcohol.

Would you like to contribute?

If you wish to make anonymous donations to help those in and around Amberley who are facing diﬃ culties aﬀ ording their weekly shop, then payments can be made direct through internet banking (BACS payments) to The Amberley Welfare Trust: Sort Code: 40 43 51; Account Number: 91020056.

Donations may also be made through JustGiving: www.justgiving.com

Unfortunately, we are not registered for Gift Aid.

Details of donations will be kept conﬁ dential.

Contact: Grahame Joseph, Chairman of The Amberley Welfare Trust: [email protected] (01798 831340) Revd Gerry Burgess, Trustee of Amberley Welfare Trust: [email protected] 01798 831600

About The Amberley Welfare Trust

The Amberley Welfare Trust has been in existence for 38 years and owns the Old Forge Surgery in the Square. This facility has over the years been used by visiting doctors, health and welfare practitioners and for other village purposes, such as the Parish Council surgery meetings and the village archives.

The Trust makes grants to eligible individuals and local bodies. Recent funding has been provided towards such things as additional First Responder equipment, deﬁ brillators, mobility equipment, incapacity assistance, physiotherapy, hydro-therapy, equine therapy for children, hospital car parking, computer software for special needs at the school, and ﬁ nancial support to AGNES. It also loans mobility aids for short-term use by residents.

From the Trustees: Grahame Joseph, Revd Gerry Burgess, Geoﬀ Uren and Jason Charman

22 June 2020

CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 EMERGENCY NEWS continued from page 21 donation to them. All charities are suff ering from lack Telephone scams of people passing on the As people continue to self-isolate at home there is an increas- street and making dona- ing risk that telephone scams will also rise, including criminals tions of change, or other claiming to be your bank, mortgage lender or utility company. ways of raising money.” If in doubt, end the call and call them back on a number from If you would like to order a a recent bill. fabric facemask, call Lin- Donation scams da on (01798) 831 715 or e-mail (lindagconnell47@ There have been reports of thieves extorting money from gmail.com). consumers by claiming they are collecting donations for a At work with her sewing machine Covid-19 ‘vaccine’. To report fraud online, visit the Action Fraud website: https:// Sew on and so o n … www.actionfraud.police.uk/ or call 0300 123 2040. A busy group of sewers have been making laundry bags You can check if something is a scam here: https://www. and scrub hats for the NHS. To date, they have supplied citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/scams/check-if-something- items to the Chichester Scrubs group, Worthing Hospital might-be-a-scam/ and Bognor War Memorial Hospital. And local care homes Regular scam updates can be found here: https://www.ac- will also be benefi ciaries. tionfraud.police.uk/sign-up-for-action-fraud-alert. “We’ve made a large quantity of laundry bags and are now focusing on scrub hats for which there is a greater need,” said Cathy Briggs, who is coordinating the group. “I would ...and also helping to keep like to thank everyone who has helped – the amazing team of sewers and all those who donated fabric, thread us safe and ribbon. We have had a fantastic response.” Linda Connell has been busy making The sewing group comprises Sarah Burrows, E A Draf- facemasks for resi- fan, Boodie Ellison, Sarita Greenham, Sue Haynes, Mary dents. She has al- Leonard, Jenny Lewis, Sally Rollinson, Annie Rydon, Ja- ready completed two net Wright and Cathy herself, with back-up being off ered batches which have by Di Hamilton, Sigi Lower, Abigail Rice and Ros Simpson. been available for col- Among the many people who donated fabric, sewing lection outside Barn- thread and ribbon were Tina Bishop, Gerry Burgess, Sa- view in Church Street. rah Burrows, Elizabeth Butler, Linda Connell, Catherine “I plan to include Cunningham, David Durrant, Rhona Hoy, Pam Keeble, masks for children Steve Kennett, Mary Leonard, Pauline Messenger, So- in the next batch. I nia Pascoe, Richard Robinson, Josephine Stagg, Jackie have material featur- Townsend and Jenny Toynbee. Bob Connell has been de- ing dogs, cats, wood- livering the fi nished items. land creatures, farm Cathy Briggs with animals, unicorns, Linda with the fi rst batch of her home-made facemasks laundry bags and wizards like Merlin, scrub hats and ice cream,” says Linda. “For grown-ups wanting to make an order, I can off er various fl oral patterns or just leaves, birch trees, and a nice selection of mushrooms, including the speckled red fl y agaric. I also have orchestral instruments, coff ee motifs. In addition to these themes I have a nice selection of rather neutral patterns.” She says donations would be welcome for NHS Charities or Captain (now Honorary Colonel) Tom Moore’s 100th Birthday Walk for the NHS, which can be found on the Just Giving website. “Alternatively, if you want to help another charity, make a

23 June 2020

Celebrating the end of the war in Europe 1939-45

Despite Covid-19 lockdown on May 8, the Wildbrooks parishes managed to celebrate VE Day (Victory in Eu- rope) marking the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe. It was marked with a public holiday. The previous day the formal act of military surrender had been signed by Germany, and celebrations broke out when the news was released. Big crowds gathered in London, impromptu parties were held throughout the country, and people danced and sang in the Oak Tree House in Church Street: the actual ﬂ ags,of the USA streets. King George VI and his family appeared on and the Red Ensign were both hung out on VE Day 1945 the balcony of Buckingham Palace, and Churchill made a speech to huge applause. The two princesses Elizabeth and Margaret mingled with the crowds outside. Many went into churches to give thanks – and to pray for those still involved in the war in the Far East, because the real end of the war, Victory over Japan, would not happen until 15th August. At St Paul’s Cathedral there were ten consecutive services giving thanks for peace, each attended by thousands of people. The celebrations masked the fact that so many had lost family and friends, as well as possessions and homes. But for the moment normal social conventions broke down, strangers embraced, and love was in the air. On the following pages, residents recall their wartime experiences, especially what they recall of VE Day on May 8, 1945.

Clockwise (from the left): Cherry Tree Cottage, Houghton Bridge; Holly Lam- bert’s 75th anniversary sign at Spindlewood; Wisteria Cottage, East Street; nauti- cal ﬂ ags at The Old Rectory, Rackham; window dressing at the Fighting Cocks, Rackham; the union ﬂ ag at Columbine, Houghton Bridge; and Lucas, Leighton and Leuen at New- land Gardens

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large Elizabethan manor house in Dor- Memories... set, which I did not enjoy. David Lyon recalls a childhood following the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939 In 1942, we moved to Pusey in Ox- I was aged three when the Second World War started, living fordshire. Memories include picking in the Dreadnought Seaman’s Hospital in Greenwich, where rose hips to make syrup, a daily dose my father was the Secretary. He remained there throughout of malt extract, nettle soup, spam fritters and powdered the war. I seldom saw him. egg; being given my fi rst chewing gum by an American soldier and lying in the sun watching hundreds of bomb- When air raids started in September 1940 my mother took ers, sparkling in the sun, fl ying to Germany. the family to my grandparents in Herefordshire. My grandfather, a soldier, had helped to develop camoufl age during Early in 1944 we moved to a cottage in Liphook and I WW1 and was the local Air Raid Precaution [ARP] Warden. started at a boarding school near Hindhead. The head- He decided his white painted house might be a marker for master was a man of spartan habits. We had a cold bath German bombers returning from raiding Coventry; so, he every morning and did drill with Boer war Martini Henry painted the walls in brown and green. I enjoyed stirring the rifl es on Wednesday afternoons. On Sundays we had to paint. His friends thought him rather odd. recite from memory the week’s Collect, before enjoying free time. We held regular fi re practices with a stirrup pump and buck- ets of water, wearing our Mickey Mouse gas masks. My I have never forgiven the matron who confi scated a bag grandfather taught me many practical skills, including how of 12 caramels, a present from a godfather. They disap- to fi sh, scythe and use a cross-cut saw. He held the view peared into the communal tin. that, if you chop your own wood At supper time our margarine ration came in a small round you will warm yourself twice. My pat. A favourite game was to fl ip our pats from the end of grandmother taught me to gar- a knife so that they stuck on one of the silver cups ranged den, mostly weeding. on shelves, below which sat matron. The penalty for dis- The house had no electricity until covery was ‘no sweets for a week’. 1950, but my grandfather had in- In our free time we organised ourselves into gangs; built stalled an acetylene gas lighting bunkers in the sandy soil of the school grounds and had system, made by mixing water battles against imaginary German and Japanese forces. I and calcium carbide, which was was appointed MOFL [Medical Offi cer Front Line] and car- stored in a steel gasometer with ried bandages and plasters in a red leather pouch. a plumb line hung against a white board showing how much gas it When Victory in Europe was declared we hung out the David Lyon, aged 3 contained. There was only one Union Jack, the Cross of St George, and a Red Ensign, bathroom and the hot water boiler the fl ag of the British Merchant Navy. I hung out that same was only lit once a week, as coal was in short supply. My sis- Red Ensign on May 8, 2020. ter and I had hip baths in our bedroom, with water heated on the cooking stove and brought up in metal cans. My grandmother, in her 70s, had a cold bath every morning. She was dismissive of my complaining about bathing on cold winter evenings saying: “David, it may be November outside but it is always August under the armpits.” It was rather spooky carrying a candle up to bed along the dark corridors of the house, past large prints of knights in armour, Holman Hunt’s The Light of the World and other Pre- Raphaelite pictures. Lillis Lyon, meanwhile, remembers what happened Every night the whole family listened to the nine o’clock news that day on the other side of the Atlantic and then stood as the National anthem was played. I was playing baseball with the neighbourhood gang when On Sunday evenings we gathered round the piano. My aunt my father appeared to say that the war was over and my sang German lieder, my grand-father Victorian music hall brother and I should come home immediately. songs and my grandmother recited monologues. My sister and I put on charades. Once home it was decided by my parents that we we would get in our car and head downtown which was about 15 min- My fi rst school lessons were in a neighbour’s house. Pencils utes from our house. It seemed that all of Springfi eld, Illinois, and paper were also in short supply. My fi rst sentences and and environs had the same idea as the roads were jammed sums were made with chalk on a slate. In 1941, aged fi ve, with people. I was sent to a boarding school evacuated from London to a continued overleaf

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continued from previous page lawn), although it was pouring with rain at fi rst and it just An enduring memory is an open Jeep hung limp. But after a while the sun shone and it turned full of teenagers, waving the Ameri- out to be a lovely day. can fl ag, who did not stop at a railroad We listened to Mr Churchill on the wireless at 3pm, then crossing but zig-zagged through the Miss Jackson and Miss Wardell came in to tea. I had iced barriers and made it safely to the other side seconds before a special cake and Michael [that’s me, aged 3] insisted on the train arrived. Once downtown people just milled about sticking his fl ag in the middle! Then at 7pm, I went up to waving fl ags, greeting each other. I don’t remember much Galmpton for a Thanksgiving Service. It was really very else about the evening. nice, all the local farmers and fi shermen were there and During the war my father was an ‘essential worker’, an we had to sing a monumental number of hymns! electrical engineer who was a designer of sonar. As a con- Michael unfortunately wasn’t a bit good with Mummy and sequence, he spent much of the war either in Washington was still awake when I returned which was an awful nui- DC or Guantanamo Bay working on submarines, travel- sance. But I got him off to sleep before the King’s speech ling up and down the east coast of the USA. It was not at 9pm. I thought of you especially then darling as I knew until after the war that we fully appreciated how many Ger- you would be listening, too. Wouldn’t it have been wonder- man subs were also cruising the east coast of America. ful to have been in London together and seen the King We had gas and food rationing, and I remember my moth- and Queen?” er’s ration book and gas stamps. The ladies in our neighbourhood took turns each week, with one driving to shop Annie Rydon, Walsingham Farm, Greatham for food. We had the orange pellets to make our shorten- Aged eight, I remembers holding mum and dad’s hand, ing look like butter, no beef, and eggs in were short supply. dancing round a bonfi re on the village Green in Ivinghoe We also had air raid wardens along with air raid practices, Buckinghamshire, people waving fl ags and singing. What a as well as black-out curtains, despite the fact we were no- night it was!” where near either coast. Although we were far from the action we were certainly aff ected by the war. Most of my Susan Ann Dowle, Houghton Bridge friend’s fathers were overseas with the military. It was 1945, I was aged six and my father said we were going on a train to London (great excitement!) to see the royal Michael Boxford, Church Street, Amberley family on the balcony. We entered the Mall from Trafalgar I have copies of many letters between my mother and Square and battled our way down to Buckingham Palace. father during the War. My mother and I were bombed in Halfway through the celebrations I needed to spend a pen- Bickley, southeast London, during the Blitz, saved by shel- ny. I can remember my father said it would be impossible tering under our dining room table in our basement, and to fi nd a loo, and I must just do it where we were standing then evacuated to Thurlestone Sands in Devon where we in the Mall! Mother moved in front and father behind. I still spent the rest of the war. remember this every time I drive by the Mall which is quite often. Saw Queen Mary in a car going to the palace – not My father was the Chief Met Offi cer for the Navy in the one policeman or soldier looking after her; clearly there was Mediterranean from 1943-45 and closely involved with no need for security. It was a day I will never forget and how the invasions of Solerno, Sicily, and the South of France. very proud we felt to be British. No troubles – just great glee. He was based at Joint Allies Naval HQ in Caserta in Italy when the Surrender Terms between the Allies and Germa- ny were signed in the Royal Brenda Lorkin (a member Palace on May 2, 1945. of the congregation at Wig- One of the letters from my gonholt church) mother to my father is dated I remember being taken by my May 9,1945 and reads as father (I was aged seven) to his follows: offi ce in London and we hung “I have been thinking of you out of the windows to wave our so much the last two days— fl ags and watch the proces- am just longing to hear how sion. I still have a black and you have been celebrating white photo of my school tea and all you have been doing. party which shows all the chil- It is so wonderful to feel it is dren at the table, grown-ups all over. It was lovely hoist- standing around and a Punch ing the fl ag yesterday morn- and Judy show in the back- ing (on our fl agpole on the Unrestrained joy: dancing in the streets on VE Day ground. continued on page 29

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continued from page 26 John Kemp, Swallow Barn, The Square, Amberley Although I don’t have any particular memories of VE Day, I do remember the war. “...... then the German bombers did come and the Battle of Britain started. Dulwich Prep decided that London was not safe. We day boys became boarders and the school moved to Benenden School in Kent, the girls having gone somewhere else. It was not a good move. We were right under all the action. We boys were excited because we could see the dogﬁ ghts overhead. Our parents and the school gov- ernors were not. The school then moved to Betws y Coed in North Wales...... ” I saw the real thing and it was jolly exciting. Flying the ﬂ ags at Old Barn in School Road

Margot Rendle, Newland Gardens, Amberley I remember the wonderful street party we had in our village in Lancashire where I was born, although my father and family came from Sussex. I was about 10 years old and had mixed feelings because my father was still in India and did not return for another year. I remember that I had a disagreement with my mother because I wanted to go to the street party in my clogs to be like all the other children instead of my nice (handed-down shoes). I loved the ice cream and cakes. We no longer had to go into the shelter when the siren went, and when we heard an aeroplane we knew that it was not a German bomber heading for Manchester. We were lucky because we lived in a beautiful village like Am- berley.

Nigel and EA Draff an, The Old Rectory, Rackham Nigel Draff an’s family were in Kenya at the time of VE day and his father fought the Italians in Abyssinia and then the Vichy French in Madagascar, and fi nally Burma. EA’s father was in a submarine off Japan on VE day and her grandfather, a naval aviator in WW1, was on an Arctic con- Socially-distanced street voy having demoted himself so he could go to sea during celebrations at Drewitts the Second World War. Farm and Arun Close; suitably decorated gates to the entrance to the Michael Agate, Creek End, Fishbourne (father of Roger churchyard at St Mi- chael’s; and at Orchard Agate, Smoke Tree Cottage, East Street, Amberley) House in School Road Michael Agate spent his childhood in Amberley where for many years his father, Arthur, ran Amberley Stores (now Martins in The Square). He was fi ve years old on VE Day and remembers how he and his father (Arthur Agate) set out orange boxes, which they’d taken from their barn, into the square for the older people to sit on, while others danced to music played on gramophones that people had brought from their homes. A lot of celebration and happy memories made.

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Anxious wait for museum We started the year full of hope and confi dence after successfully delivering our fi rst Winter opening and were looking forward to the main season with some new events aimed at bringing diff erent audiences to the Museum. March 13 was a lovely sunny day and Rupert Toovey (of Toovey Auctioneers) opened our fi rst ever Sculp- ture Trail. Although we knew the Coronavirus situation was worsening by the day, we had no idea that we would have to close the museum to visitors, volunteers and staff fi ve days later. Along with many other attractions, this could not have happened at a worse time, just as we were gearing up for spring and summer visitors, our James Bond Weekend at the end of March and the annual Vintage Car Show in early April. Fire-fi ghting: Amberley Museum is struggling for survival Having cut costs to a minimum and furloughed all but We are so grateful to everyone who has supported us al- a few staff , things were looking ready, either through Just Giving or by sending donations bleak, but we were delighted and direct and very humbled by some of the messages – clearly relieved to receive Arts Council Amberley Museum is dear to many people’s hearts and we England funding towards the end are doing all we can to safeguard its future. Valerie Mills of April to help cover our core Director costs for three months. This was a lifeline and has given us time to No bonfi res, please apply for more grants, generate Amberley Parish Council is again urging residents not to support, especially from museum have bonfi res following a number of complaints. members and volunteers, and to What’s wrong with a bonfi re? start planning for how we are go- Valerie Mills, director ing to re-open when the time is  It can cause a nuisance to neighbours from smoke and right. smells. Each year Horsham District Council’s Public Health and Licensing Department has to deal with over 100 com- As I write, we have just seen the new Government guid- plaints about garden bonfi res ance on how to operate safely as we gradually come out of lockdown. There are many unanswered questions, so we  Garden bonfi res create dioxins and other toxic pollutants are feeling our way cautiously.  Smoke and smells from bonfi res can aggravate respira- Over the coming weeks we will gradually provide more tory problems such as asthma and bronchitis and aff ect staff cover in the offi ce, although most work will continue those with heart complaints remotely. We must also work out safe ways for our volun-  Fires can spread from garden bonfi res to fences, trees teers to get back on site to carry out urgent maintenance and property and gardening.  Bonfi res produce carbon dioxide, a major contributor to We still cannot be sure when we will re-open to visitors, global warming but are planning the adjustments that will need to be made, especially at the entrance and in the café. We are lucky  Animals often take shelter in piles of garden waste, such that we have an extensive 36-acre site, as well as all the as prepared bonfi res exhibitions, and are looking forward to the day when we If you want to report a nuisance from a neighbour’s bonfi re, can welcome people back. contact Horsham District Council via e-mail (publichealth.li- We hope that the residents of Amberley and the other Wild- [email protected]), call (01403) 215609, or write to brooks parishes will be some of the fi rst people to return Environmental Health and Licensing, Parkside, Chart Way, and support us. Horsham, West Sussex,RH12 1RL In the meantime, there will be some uncertain and diffi cult Details should include the source of the smoke, how long times ahead so please support us if you can via our Just it had been going on for, how it had aff ected you, plus your Giving campaign at https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/ name and contact details. Persistent off enders can be helpamberleymuseum. prosecuted and fi ned up to £5,000.

30 June 2020

PEOPLE & EVENTS Welcome... Saving Eden To Alex and Jo Dickinson, who are the new owners of A documentary on an expedition by The Croft, School Road, Amberley. And congratulations scientists from the Royal Botanical to Anna and Ian Corcoran, who have fi nally managed Gardens, Kew, to discover and save to move into their completed home, Pheasant Lodge, at rare plant species in the Colombian Drewitts Farm after months of delay. We wish them all rainforest, screened on the BBC News every happiness in their new homes. channel, was produced and directed by Oliver Englehart, whose parents live at Greatham Manor. Farewell... Since a peace deal in 2016, deforestation in Colombia has To Katie Ohno, who, after many years as an Amberley been truly devastating – over 8,000sq miles or the equiva- resident, has moved to Brighton. In recent years, she led lent of Wales annually. The Our World report recorded the the Amberley Village Singers. mission which hoped save the rare plant species before they are destroyed and vanish forever. Our condolences... The programme, which was screened at the end of April, To Pauline Messenger and family, of Rackham on the was presented by Frank Gardner, the BBC’s security cor- loss of her mother, Josie Hartt, who died on May 7. And respondent, who has a keen interest in botany. Entitled to Torfi Sigurjonsson, whose wife, Greta, died in Iceland Saving Eden, it included some spectacular scenery and on May 13 after a year-long battle with cancer. The family wildlife. lived in Houghton Bridge for several years – Torfi was a pilot with Icelandair, based at Gatwick – and their son, Siggi, attended Amberley Primary School. Second online folk festival A second online folk festival in aid of musicians who have lost their livelihoods under the Coronavirus lockdown is Our commiserations... being presented from the front room of the Mile House in To Sophie Cooper and Lee Forbes, of the Sportsman, Rackham Road, Amberley, on Spring Bank Holiday Mon- and to all the other couples who have had to postpone day (May 25). their weddings as a result of the Covid-19 lockdown. Broadcaster Matthew Bannister, who is hosting the event, Sophie and Lee were due to have married on May 16 at says half the money raised will go to the charity Help Mu- St Michael’s Church, Amberley, but are now hoping it will sicians which off ers support to musicians facing fi nancial take place next year. hardship. The other half will be divided between the festival artists, many of whom have had gigs and tours can- Pair arrested at Amberley Castle celled this summer because of the lockdown. A man and a teenage boy were arrested after police The impressive line-up of artists includes Cara Dillon caught them breaking into Amberley Castle during the and Sam Lakeman, Chris Wood, Duncan Chisholm, Eli- night of May 8, the West Sussex County Times reports. za Carthy, Frank Turner and Jess Guise, Gwilym Bowen Rhys, John Smith, Johnny Flynn, Kate Rusby and Damien Offi cers were called to the castle in the early hours fol- O’Kane, Kathryn Tickell, Kitty Macfarlane, O’Hooley and lowing reports the pair had been seen trying to make their Tidow, Richard Thompson and Zara Phillips, Rioghnach way in. Connolly and Ellis Davies - all playing thirty minute sets Due to the lack of lighting, offi cers used a thermal imaging from their front rooms. camera to try and locate them. To view the festival, it will be available via the Folk on Foot The two suspects were detected on the roof of the grade I YouTube channel or Facebook page from 2pm, with sev- listed building and were safely brought down with the help en-and-a-half hours of music. of teams from West Sussex Fire and Rescue. A 16-year-old boy and a 28-year-old man, both from Am- berley, were arrested on suspicion of burglary of a dwelling Clymping car park closed Following extensive storm damage earlier this year to the with intent to steal, and criminal damage. The pair were re- sea wall and breakwaters at Clymping, the public car park leased under investigation while enquiries were ongoing. is now closed to visitors. Amberley Castle has been closed since March 23 under However, the car park at Whiteways roundabout, and the Government lockdown. those at Littlehampton and Bognor have now all reopened.

31 June 2020

Their fi rst child, Paul, arrived in 1957, followed by Clive three years later and she was immensely proud of their achievements in life. In addition to her love of whist, Sheila enjoyed playing stoolball, fi rst at Watersfi eld for a year before the team disband- ed, and then at Pulborough, where she was vice-captain and played for many years, predominantly as wicket keep- er. Eric recalls one occasion when Pulborough took on the Sussex County Cricket team and Sheila was elated when she took a catch to dismiss the Sussex and England bowler John Snow. After she retired from playing she continued to support the team, and could often be found in the kitchen making the teas on tournament days. When Eric’s father, George, passed on the running of the Rackham Social Club (now Rackham Old School Associ- ation) to him, Sheila was there to support him. Between them they organised the annual Rackham Fete and Flower Show for over 25 years, and were instrumental in organising many day excursions, barn dances and the weekly whist drives for the then fl ourishing social club. They continued to organise the weekly whist drives up to the present day. Sheila enjoyed attending church at Greatham, and was ac- tively involved in its upkeep, regularly cleaning the brass Sheila Blunden, 1935-2020 and washing the linen, while Eric cut the grass. The annual Sheila Blunden, who has died aged 85, had lived in fl ower festival held in the church over the Easter weekend Greatham since she married Eric in 1956. was a highlight of the year for Sheila. Born at Heath Mill Farm in Pulborough, the daughter of Joe She loved her garden, in particular the prizewinning blooms and Elsie Street, she attended Storrington Primary School Eric had grown, and was appreciative of nature. It was not before moving on to Rydon School to complete her educa- uncommon to fi nd her either looking out of the window at tion. the birds feeding on the nuts, or standing outside watching the deer across the fi eld or listening out for the fi rst cuckoo As an adult Sheila would help her father with his work at and watching the swallows. Hardham Gate market garden, even driving the old Allis Chalmers tractor if the occasion arose. She also worked at In her latter years, Sheila suff ered from poor health, which several local properties as a domestic home help/cleaner, meant that she was no longer able to participate in many a job she continued until retirement. of the activities she had enjoyed in the past. Nevertheless, she would still do whatever she could to help where needed. A keen whist and crib player, it was at a whist drive in In addition to Eric, Paul and Clive, she leaves three grand- Coldwaltham that Sheila fi rst met Eric and they were children – Georgia, Ellie and Harry. She will be missed not subsequently married at St Giles Church, Coldwaltham. only by her family but also by her many friends. New Park keeps cinema fans posted – and entertained To help fi lm fans survive lockdown, Chichester Cinema at New Park has been producing a podcast with discussions of new and classic fi lms, and recommendations for streaming in the absence of a cinema as such. The podcast, Chichester CineFile, was conceived before the Covid-19 situation, and the original intention was to preview the fi lms that would be showing at the cinema over the following month or so. With the cinema closed, it seemed a shame to suspend the podcast after just one edition, so we decided to revamp the format until the New Park screen opens again. For some time, a group of regulars at the cinema have been meeting monthly in a Chichester pub to discuss the fi lms they had seen. We have been recreating this CineCircle on the podcast, talking about a selection of fi lms the podcast team has seen, old and new. In addition, as well as some recommendations of fi lms that can be watched at home, there have been a number of ‘Supporting Features’. These are short essays on a variety of fi lm-themed topics. The idea of the podcast is to provide local fi lm fans with some chat about the world of cinema until the projectors at Chichester Cinema at New Park can run again. Chichester CineFile can be found on the Chichester Cinema site, chichestercinema.org, or by going straight to anchor.fm/chichester-cinema. Sandy Guthrie

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Having hung up his fl ying suit Rob Cmdr Robert Woolgar OBE, asked for another ship command 1939-2020 and overseas. He got lucky on both Rob Woolgar, who has died aged 80, lived in Am- counts and with Jacqui headed out berley from 2006 until 2016. Born just three months to Hong Kong to command the mine- before Hitler invaded Poland, he grew up in Peters- hunter HMS Bossington. fi eld and was was educated at Broadlands Prep At the end of a fantastic two years School and Churcher’s College. He was awarded a in the Far East, Rob brought Boss- scholarship to read Modern History at Christ’s Col- ington home to the UK – an 80-day, lege, Cambridge but at the same time passed to join 15,000-mile passage in a tiny coast- the Royal Navy. Given the choice of university or al minehunter via Singapore, Gan, Dartmouth he chose the latter, joining Britannia Royal Na- Mauritius, and Durban. Things were made even more in- val College two months before his 18th birthday. He was teresting when having to steam 450 miles in 36 hours to commissioned two years later in 1959. rescue HMS Zulu (a ship he would later command), and Rob spent his early tours in four ships: HMS Meon (an tow her 250 miles to Dakar, Senegal, after she broke down Amphibious Headquarters Ship) based in Malta; HMS in the mouth of the River Gambia. Surprise (Commander-in-Chief’s Mediterranean dispatch After a brief time as Directing Staff at the Royal Naval Col- vessel) also in Malta; HMS Ark Royal in the Atlantic, Medi- lege Greenwich, he headed back to sea for a third stint terranean and the United States; and HMS Loch Ruthven in HMS Ark Royal, this time as Operations Offi cer and in the Persian Gulf. spending two years in the Mediterranean, Atlantic and Having attended what he thought West Indies. was a routine medical, he was in- Promoted to Commander at 36, Rob was one of the formed that he had passed aircrew youngest of his generation and was given command, fi rst selection and spent two tours as of the frigate HMS Zulu, and then took over as Command- a Sea Vixen observer with Naval ing Offi cer of the Mine Counter Measures Squadron of Air Squadrons based at Yeovilton, eight ‘Sweepers’. From HMS Gavinton, he had the honour fi nishing up as Squadron Senior of being the Guardship for the Royal Yacht Britannia for a Observer. He totted up 1,000 day tour of the UK, which he thoroughly enjoyed. and night carrier ‘boosts and ar- rests’. Despite a few close shaves He was appointed to the Directorate of Naval Operations Rob Woolgar as a he never ‘got wet’. That said he got and Trade in Whitehall during the Falklands War. While Cadet at Dartmouth close one night in the Indian Ocean planning and executing all naval operations would ordinar- in 1958 when, having missed the wire sev- ily be a great job, he was understandably disappointed not eral times, he made the decision to to be driving a ship in the South Atlantic. divert to RAF Gan on the island of Addu Atoll, which is His last two jobs in the Navy were as Executive Offi cer of part of the larger group of islands that form the Maldives. HMS Nelson at the barracks in Portsmouth (where in 2012 The next morning (following drinks at the bar) an RAF many friends from Amberley were to celebrate Jacqui’s corporal reported that his ‘pilot’s notes were incorrect’ as 70th birthday), followed by three fun years as Defence At- the aircraft had taken on board insuffi cient fuel and they taché in Denmark. had been close to ditching. He was lucky many times, but sadly others were not. Although big, fast and a superb all- On leaving the Navy after 35 years, aged 53, he spent weather night fi ghter, the Sea Vixen was unforgiving espe- 10 years as the Senior Schools Liaison Offi cer, recruit- cially off a pitching carrier deck at night. ing young offi cers, and then more recently as Clerk to the Worshipful Company of Gardeners which gave him a great In between fl ying jobs Rob commanded the Dartmouth deal of pleasure. Training Ship HMS Brearley where he was reported to the Captain of Dartmouth for teaching cadets ‘unsafe sea- Rob was awarded an OBE in 1992 and the Freedom of the manship practices’, using the pub signs to navigate the City of London in 2007. River Dart. Apparently, when briefed by the reporting of- An article that appeared in the Daily Telegraph when Op- fi cer, the Captain commented ‘….is there another way to erations Offi cer of HMS Ark Royal described Rob as a navigate the Dart?’ ‘quiet and friendly man’, which summed him up well. He With HMS Brearley, he took part in the clean-up after the was kind and gentle but could be tough when he felt it war- Torrey Canyon oil spill of 1967 and commented that they ranted. A meticulous planner he had a sharp eye for detail never got rid of the smell of oil. and liked to do things properly. Rob married Jacqui in 1965. They had two children, Janie, He was was enjoying scribbling his memoirs All I want is a dental nurse, and Nick, who is a Lieutenant Colonel with a Tall Ship and a Star to Steer her by when he was cruelly the Royal Lancers struck down by Alzheimer’s.

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R Lockdown lunch:Baked Eggs Here is recipe for something quick and simple to make for Strawberry Chocolate Crown a tasty lunch snack or light supper – inexpensive to make This scrumptious dessert cake was introduced to us all using a few fridge basics ie eggs, cheese and butter and in Amberley at the fi rst of Jo and Len Wheeler’s famous a few slices of fresh tomato. It has certainly added some Gateaux and Chapeaux parties. Long-term residents, Len variety to our options for ‘Lockdown Lunches’…..and was and Jo moved from the village to Boxgrove at the end of well worth looking back and rediscovering it from one of last year. With Amberley Village Stores now supplying de- my old cook book notes.! licious locally grown strawberries, this is the perfect time of the year for a real treat. Ingredients Ingredients (for 2 people) 2 x 150gr deluxe cooking chocolate (Jo uses Lindt) 4 large fresh eggs 100g plain chocolate fl avoured cake covering 8oz grated Cheddar cheese or similar hard cheese 450ml double cream 1 or 2 tomatoes, sliced 4 tbsp Cointreau or brandy Small amount of butter 1 packet ratafi a biscuits, roughly crushed Black pepper 675gr baby strawberries Method Method Line base and sides of a 24cm springform tin with 2 large Pre heat oven to 180c or Gas Mark 4 pieces of cling fi lm. Butter 2 smallish shallow oven proof dishes (one per per- Bring a saucepan of water to the boil. Break 100gr de- son) luxe cooking chocolate and cake covering into pieces and Cover the bottom of each dish with half of the grated put into a bowl — place bowl over water, making sure it cheese doesn’t touch water and remove the pan from heat. Leave until chocolate has melted. Carefully break the eggs on top of the cheese layer (2 per dish) making sure to keep the yolks intact and spacing Tilt tin and spoon in a little chocolate, spread two-thirds of them apart in the dish way up the side of the tin, using the back of spoon. Con- tinue adding more chocolate and turning the tin until it has Season with the pepper completely covered the top edge and is slightly jagged. Sprinkle the remaining cheese onto the eggs ….covering Spoon the remaining chocolate into the base of the tin and them completely spread into an even layer. Chill until set. Place a few slices of tomato on top of the fi nal cheese Melt remaining chocolate in the same way. Cool slightly, layer then dot small bits of butter over the top of each dish then gradually whisk in cream and Cointreau or brandy Bake in then middle of the oven for about 12 to 15 minutes until thick. Stir in crushed Ratafi a biscuits and spoon into until the cheese is bubbling and the eggs just set the chocolate case. Level the surface and chill overnight or freeze. Serve immediately To serve, carefully remove the tin and peel away the cling fi lm. Transfer to a serving plate and decorate with straw- The dish is quite rich in fl avours so its good to serve it with berries. fi ngers of plain toast or crusty bread and maybe even a To freeze – omit strawberries and pack the chocolate-fi lled refreshing small crisp green salad. case in or out of tin into a plastic box. Freeze for up to two months. Thaw overnight in fridge and complete up to one hour before serving. Jo Wheeler NB: The above is a basic recipe for ‘everyday’ Baked Eggs but there are ‘posher’ versions with names including  Reprinted from Flavours of Amberley Swiss Eggs, Alpine Eggs, Shirred Eggs, Oeufs en Cocotte and so on. However, these often include cream or crème fraiche, gruyere cheese, mustard, ham and some involve A timely reminder... using a bain marie...and of course a bit more time and Sign outside the Ford Prison farm shop: care …… Serving Thyme... Sandie Conlon

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Motoring Memories Paul Noon’s long-standing love aff air with his Austin-Healey 100/6 The story begins in September 1983. Gail and I were newly married (June of that year) and had just bought our fi rst home. We were absolutely broke! I had just fi nished restoring a 1967 MGB GT (my fi rst restoration project) and felt after nearly three years of hard graft that I wanted a soft top. I heard on the grapevine that there was a Big Healey languishing in a local barn that needed rescuing. The problem was that I didn’t have the £1,000 asked. I can’t remember exactly how I got the money but I think that I borrowed it from my Mother, much to Gail’s disdain as we couldn’t af- ford a dustbin at the time! Paul Noon with ‘Harry’, the Austin-Healey 100/6 he has owned sin c e h e w a s 2 2 , I went along to see the car. The front end pictured here in his Amberley garage, with a 1929 Rolls-Royce behind was damaged and the chassis bent, the fl oors were non existent and there was a small tree grow- After 35 years of trips to Le Mans, rallies etc, Harry was ing where the passenger footwell should be. The asking starting to look a little down at heel. Everything was done price was £1,000, even in those days that was a good as well as I could aff ord back then, but nevertheless ‘on price, even for a car in that condition. the cheap. Three years ago I looked at the car and thought ‘I love that car ‘ and decided to spoil it and give it a total re- I paid up (I still have the receipt) and we dragged the car fresh without the fi nancial constraints of the earlier years. out of the barn and towed it home (with almost non exist- So I did just that. The result is that the car now looks better ent brakes!). than ever but, slightly sadly, I am almost frightened to use The Toyota main dealer that I worked for at the time had it; also I can no longer say “it’s all my own work” a body shop and a jig and allowed me to use it after work. Even so, I absolutely love my Healey and will never part A friend that I worked with helped straighten the chassis with it. My son James will take it over when I can no longer and replaced all of the chassis outriggers and fl oor pans drive it and, hopefully, it will stay in the family for genera- in exchange for me helping him with his car. tions. I repaired the bodywork and prepared and painted the car It truly represents another era in our motoring history in myself working on it in the evenings. the best possible way, when sportscars were much more Once the body was completed I needed to address the brutish and characterful. I can’t park it anywhere without interior and mechanics. I did almost everything myself, I admiring glances and comments. had to as we couldn’t aff ord to pay to have work done. They don’t make them like that anymore! I boarded out the loft and installed a work bench as I only had a garage in a block with no power. Up there I restored the dash and much of the interior trim. I succumbed and Fast facts... A total of 14,436 Austin-Healey 100/6s were pro- paid for the seats to be professionally redone, but in vinyl duced from 1956 to 1959, and the model was re- as I couldn’t aff ord leather. placed by the beefi er 3000. The cars used a tuned The mechanics (my strong point) were done in the lock-up version of the BMC C-Series 2.6-litre, 6-cylinder garage and completed in the workshop of our next home. engine previously fi tted to the Austin Westminster In all the restoration took almost three years. It was all and they were a genuine 100mph car when a Ford done on a shoestring but I was really pleased with the Popular struggled to reach 70mph. A 117 bhp 100/6 result. tested by The Motor magazine in 1959 had a top We have been everywhere together and the car has al- speed of 103.9 mph and could accelerate from 0-60 most become part of my DNA. It has taken friends and mph in 10.7 seconds. It was thirsty with a fuel con- family to weddings, been on the Continent and taken to sumption of 20.8mpg. Their test car cost £1,307, in- many shows. cluding taxes of £436.

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A Sussex summer soundtrack It’s amazing how a song can transport you someplace else. I can’t hear ‘Africa’ by American soft-rockers Toto without drifting back 35 years to a school disco in Plymouth. Right now I’m sat by a Sussex reedbed listening to two songs simultaneously pouring from deep in the reeds. These songs also take me back to my childhood and Saturday mornings spent bird- watching beside similar reedbeds in South Devon. Picture (left): John Bean; (right) Nicholas Watts,SWT These summer singers are two small Avian chart topping duo: the reed warbler (left) and the sedge warbler brown birds: the reed warbler and the sedge warbler and their songs make me feel strangely his thoughts drift to the Sussex riverside where they spent nostalgic for a place I have never been – Ghana, where the summer? When the rains return to Africa in the spring these warblers will have spent the winter before returning they will summon the insect food that will again power their to Sussex each spring. tiny warbler wings back to England to add to my Sussex summer soundtrack. Michael Blencowe Reed warblers are rather plain whereas sedge warblers sport a streaky back and stripy head with a heavy ‘eye-  Sussex Wildlife Trust is an independent charity car- brow’ that fi xes them with a permanently intense expres- ing for wildlife and habitats throughout Sussex. Founded sion. But these identifi cation features aren’t important be- in 1961, it has worked with local people for over half a cause you’ll rarely see these secretive birds. But, boy, will century to make Sussex richer in wildlife. It relies on the you hear them! Because when they start singing they just support of its members to help protect the county’s rich can’t stop. natural heritage. Please consider supporting its work. As a member you will be invited to join Michael Blencowe on The reed warbler’s song is a loud, repetitive stuttering chat- regular wildlife walks and also enjoy free events, discounts ter of jumbled phrases that just, just doesn’t just doesn’t on wildlife courses, Wildlife magazine and the trust’s Sus- seem to just just, just, just doesn’t just doesn’t seem to go sex guide book, Discovering Wildlife. It’s easy to join on- anywhere. It sounds like one of those warehouse-sized line at www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/join 1950s computers churning out data. The sedge warbler’s song is similar but much more energetic and erratic with added harsh ‘churrrs’ and whistles giving the overall impression that it urgently needs a straightjacket and heavy medication. These complex songs have a simple message: ‘Hey ladies, my territory is so rich in insects that I don’t have to spend much time hunting for my food; I can waste my time just singing’. It’s the loudest, longest, craziest song that will seduce a feathered female. Sedge warblers raise their family in a no-thrills nest low in The bees knees vegetation whereas the reed warbler weaves an incredible There are around 276 species of bee in the UK, many deep hammock lashed together with spider silk between of which are common and widespread. Most British the stiff stems of the tall reeds. The whole cradle will rock bees are solitary, the female stocking the nest with as the reeds bow in the breeze. supplies of nectar and pollen for the larvae by herself (though some species may nest communally and may In August, after raising their families, their warbler thoughts even have the same entrance for diff erent cells). A drift back to Africa where drums echo and wild dogs cry small numbers of British bees are social, with a queen out in the night. The warblers will gorge themselves with producing eggs which are raised by female work- aphids and, with a fat belly full of fuel, take off from Sussex ers. These are the familiar bumble-bees and also the and head over Iberia, North Africa and the wide Sahara to honey bee. Some species can be both; the common Ghana; a 3,000-mile journey. sweat bee (Halictus rubicundus) is solitary in north- I always imagine a Ghanaian naturalist pausing momen- ern Scotland, but social here in southern England. tarily each autumn to observe these returning visitors. Do

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C P on themselves – “refl exed”. Graveside gardens In general the clue to the distinc- Richard Robinson continues his tion between the other two lies series on plants you are likely to in the name with creeping but- encounter this summer during a tercup lying low to the ground. stroll through the churchyard at St However not all plants have read the books. Sometimes creeping Michael’s buttercup striving towards the light gets ideas above its sta- Buttercups. Everybody knows butter- tion. Normally the meadow but- cups. As Nicholas Culpepper the famous tercup competes successfully herbalist remarked: “They grow common in altitude terms with meadow everywhere. Unless you run your Head grasses, but occasionally, if dis- into a Hedge, you cannot but see them couraged by unfavourable soil, as you walk.” appears dwarfed. Prolifi c as they are in pasturage it was You then have to look at the natural to associate their colour with leaves. In each they are three that of butter and cream. On Mayday the lobed, but the terminal leafl et (ie Irish used to rub the udders of cows with the one opposite the leaf stalk) in creeping buttercup is buttercup in order to increase the creaminess of the milk. itself on a little stalk whereas in meadow buttercup it is not. The three common buttercups – meadow buttercup, bul- Everybody likes butter. This can be checked by holding a bous buttercup and creeping buttercup – are all three to be buttercup under the chin. Confi rmation is achieved if yel- found in the churchyard. Unlike the other two, the sepals of low light is refl ected on to the skin. Works every time. the bulbous buttercup do not cup the petals but turn back

Paws for thought Dear Poppy Dear Grace What is this lockdown thing? I haven’t noticed anything diff erent when Hebe Since we last wrote, my mistress and I go out and play with all our canine has had a birthday. friends. Mind you, I feel a bit sorry for One of her cards, sent by my good our poor old mistress because she isn’t friends across the road, portrayed allowed to socialise with her friends three Labradors on its front. The and not even family. top one proclaimed: ‘I help my blind Mind you, she has now discovered friend navigate the city’. The middle something called FaceTime on her one announced: ‘I make sure the iPad thingy, and the other day she was airport is safe’. The bottom one, of in fi ts of laughter, which made me bark a particularly stupid-looking dog, and join in because she was talking to merely said: ‘I eat shoes’. Our friend Izzie enjoying the irises in her grandson Tom,who by all accounts, This aroused enormous amuse- the garden of Wisteria Cottage suddenly became an elephant! Don’t ment, with much fi nger pointing in ask me how or even why. I think it might my direction. be something called technology, whatever that is. Huh! All that happened years ago, during my puppyhood. Then the other day she was talking to her cousin Judy Whatever happened to ‘forgive and forget?’ who lives in Leeds and has a Fox Red Labrador called Ruby. Suddenly Ruby decided it was time for a bit of com- However, I shall now prove my worth to this household, munal barking and, of course, I decided to join in and we as some of the lockdown restrictions have been lifted and had a jolly good old bark together 240 miles apart. as a family, we can all go out as many times as we like, provided social distancing is strictly observed. Needless to say, my mistress couldn’t hear a thing what Judy was saying, not surprising really as Ruby and I were Up to now, I have been a very diligent head of security, in full fl ow. In the end, she gave up and said she would call but I have also appointed myself personal trainer to my her back later because “this is mayhem”. I always thought master and mistress. I plan at least 10 walks a day – and that this is Amberley! But there you go, there seems to be that will wipe the smiles off their faces. no sense in anything these days. Hope all is well with you Love to your mistress and Hebe. See you soon. Poppy and your folks. Licks from me. Grace

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AMBERLEY CLIMATE NETWORK Climate change, and change from climate Fraser Wheeler examines the declining use of fossil fuels and the potential value of the switch to a low carbon economy and the geopolitical changes it might cause Change might be the only constant, but shocks can accelerate change to a point of massive disruption. Covid-19 has done just that, in diverse ways on a global scale. Early economic consequences of this include an explosion of debt to shore up stagnant economies. The demand for most products and Over a barrel: falling demand and escalating costs is hitting oil producers services has simply evaporated. US coal industry, for example, is now dying on its feet. Clear losers are in the areas of travel and hospitality, retail, The global oil industry is in disarray, buff eted by climate and oil, but severe negative impacts have been felt in most pressures, a collapsed oil price due to a Saudi squeeze industries. The few early winners are focused on health- on higher cost producers (such as US shale oil produc- care, logistics, and IT, where demand has soared. Such ers which are now reeling), and a collapse in demand trends will continue to evolve as economies begin to open, from Covid-19. Oil investment is at a standstill with many but business as usual looks unlikely, and a roller coaster project cancellations, as in most cases escalating costs more likely which may have catalytic potential elsewhere. to extract more oil dwarf the price by which it can be sold. Climate change already constitutes a shock, epitomised There is also the issue of “stranded assets” (oil reserves by the devastating Australian wild fi res witnessed pre- are accounted for in the markets as assets without risk, Covid-19, but the potential for global catastrophe is unde- despite the fact that if they were all extracted the world niable, and time is short to avoid it. Fossil fuels, providing would be ablaze). Goldman Sachs predicted that even at around 80 per cent of the global energy supply, lie at the a price of US$95 a barrel (current price around US$20) by centre of the challenge, and we need to stop burning them 2025 US$1 trillion of capital expenditure (Capex) would be by the middle of this century if we are to have a realistic at serious risk. There is a clear and fundamental risk to chance of keeping the global rise in temperature below 2 capital markets, underlined by the Bank of England which degrees C (the global carbon budget refl ected within the has referred to the widespread danger of worthless as- 2015 Paris agreement will be used up within 30 years us- sets, and encouraged companies and investors to take far ing a business as usual model). more account of climate change. Previous energy transitions, for example coal to oil, took Some get it: BP has committed to net zero carbon by well over 50 years, which gives a sense of the challenge. 2050; Shell intends to transform into an electricity com- Timing also matters in cost terms. In 2006 the Stern Re- pany; and Black Rock, the world’s largest asset manager, view predicted that suffi cient climate action would cost 1 is changing to support low carbon development. We have per cent of global GDP, and inaction would cost 20 per likely reached “peak oil” already, but many heads remain cent of GDP. Subsequent analysis by the Boston Con- in the sand. sulting Group points to these Renewable energy, allied to ratios widening further. carbon capture and storage, Within this context some key and nuclear energy, will make trends are moving in the right a diff erence, but it is not a silver direction for climate action. bullet. The production of elec- The cost of renewable energy tricity only accounts for 25 per (including batteries, which are cent of global emissions. We becoming lighter and more ef- also need innovation in how fi cient) continues to plummet we grow food, how we make as it is scaled up, with China things, and how we move peo- taking the lead. Global coal de- ple and things. There is plenty Eco boost: the all-electric Nissan Leaf e+ now has a mand peaked in 2013, and the range of just over 200 miles on a fully-charged battery continued overleaf

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continued from previous page of innovation. In agriculture a company called Pivot Bio has replaced synthetic fertiliser, which emits a powerful greenhouse gas, with genetically modifi ed microbes that provide plants with the nitrogen they need. C16 technolo- gies has found a way to grow palm oil, used in a multitude of foods and products, from microbes, avoiding the need to chop down rainforest. And Beyond Meat has made the Climate change a new priority headlines with its soaring share price from the production of plant-based meat. for National Park Tackling climate change, helping nature fl ourish, support- The production of steel, cement and plastics comprise ing the rural economy, creating a National Park for all and 20 per cent of emissions, and again there is innovation. providing a green health and wellbeing service are among Boston Metal has devised a method by which renewable the priorities of a new fi ve-year plan announced by the electricity is used to trigger a chemical reaction with the South Downs National Park Authority. oxygen in iron ore to create iron metal, which is then cast into steel, and water. Ten key outcomes have been outlined in the new Partner- ship Management Plan, which sets out a collective vision Carbon Cure has developed a means to convert re-cycled for the future of the National Park. CO2 into a mineral for cement, which produces a stronger cement with lower emissions. In terms of electricity-pow- The 73-page masterplan focuses on bringing together en- ered vehicles, software companies have stolen the lead vironmental organisations, land managers, farmers, com- from traditional motor manufacturers. Sure Chill, a community organisations, businesses and volunteers to make pany in which I have been involved, has developed refrig- the South Downs National Park an even better home for eration which can maintain optimal cooling temperatures people and nature. for weeks without power. Margaret Paren, SDNPA chair, said: “It fully supports the The key will be when the pension funds make a serious Government’s objectives in support of the environment change of direction: the low carbon economy is projected and responds to the challenges ahead for National Parks, to be worth over US$26 trillion according to the World Ser- not least those related to climate change and ensuring na- vices Institute, and if the right policies can be introduced ture and our communities fl ourish. post Covid-19 the world can be set on a low carbon, high “We have to recognise that the unprecedented and chal- growth trajectory, generating millions of new jobs globally. lenging COVID-19 crisis demands an adaptable approach The next major opportunity will be the international climate that nevertheless remains focused on our longer-term am- change conference (COP 26) in Glasgow early next year, bitions for the environment and our local communities.” chaired by the UK which is committed to net zero carbon Numerous partners from across all areas of work have by 2050, with all to play for. committed to helping to deliver the shared objectives, in- Geo-political change will also be marked. Will Russia be cluding the RSPB, Sussex Police, Historic England, Par- able to maintain its large military budget with diminishing ish Councils and Forestry England, to name but a few. oil revenue? Can Iraq, an already divided country, main- Added Andrew Lee, the SDNPA’s director of countryside tain social cohesion without the oil funding to pay for public policy and management: “Now, more than ever, this im- goods? Will Saudi Arabia become ever more dominant in portant landscape is needed by both nature and people the Middle East as the lowest cost oil producer with large and, together, we are ready for the challenge.” solar potential? Can the Iranian religious autocracy survive an oil melt down? Can a solar boom in North Africa curtail migration into the EU? There are more questions Previous Amberley Climate Network articles than answers, but such issues will be getting increasing Installing an air-source heating system and the impact of Covid-19 strategic attention within governments. on the wider issue of climate change (May 2020) The challenge is disparate and immense, but the climate How we can all do our bit to tackle climate change (April 2020) roller coaster is moving. In the climate action context, the Materials Recycling Facility, Ford (March 2020) more disruption the better, to shift the incumbents and fa- Single use plastic recycling comes to Amberley (February 2020) cilitate the innovators, but it will inevitably be messy. Presi- dent Trump, perhaps the ultimate disrupter in his way, is Recycling plastic and advice on general recycling (December/ January 2019/2020) starting to be labelled, with a degree of irony, the “Solar President”, refl ecting the collapse of the US coal and Harnessing power from the River Arun (November 2019) shale oil industries, which he tried to prop up, and the cur- A composting lifestyle (October 2019) rent solar boom, which he tried to resist, centred in oil-rich Combating climate change (September 2019) Texas of all places. Belt-up for the ride. Your carbon footprint…and how to measure it (September 2019)

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A tribute to all our local heroes People are quite amazing. During the eight weeks of lockdown, numerous members of the community have been tirelessly working, either behind the scenes like the members of the Covid-19 Help Hub, or more visibly as volunteers helping with deliveries, busy sewing facemasks or hospital and care home laundry bags, and maintaining contact with the more vulnerable. Together with the discipline of self-isolation and social- distancing, the Wildbrooks parishes have, thankfully, remained largely unscathed from the worst of the pandemic. That is not to say we have not lost friends and relatives, with the anguish and sorrow that brings, but as a community we remain largely intact. I wandered lonely... And that is mainly down to the eff orts of those who have been monitoring the situation, day and night, disseminating (with apologies to William Wordsworth) advice and information, organising and co-ordinating all he volunteers and providing fi nancial help for those in need. I wandered lonely as a cloud It has been a herculean task, carried out with impressive effi ciency and unfailing enthusiasm. Two metres from the madding crowd When all at once my name was called The latest development is the creation of the Neighbour- hood Helpline website – www.amberleyhelpline.co.uk To enter Waitrose hallowed hall. – which is now up and running. This provides everything you could possibly need to know, from the Government This was the pensioners’ special hour. approach and its Coronavirus advice, which is regularly updated, to local services and trades, listing emergency I’d gone to get a bag of fl our. tradespeople and click-and-collect services. But I forgot, when through the door, Additionally, there is information on the services being What I had gone to Waitrose for. provided by Amberley Village Stores and Post Offi ce, the pharmacy pick-up service off ered by volunteers, and a The Waitrose staff are extra kind. separate section on health and wellbeing. I told them it had slipped my mind. It is all highly professional and, importantly, easy to navi- They asked what else I had forgot gate. As websites go, it is up there with the best. Again, all this has been put together by the Help Hub team. They clearly thought I’d lost the plot. Amberley Village Stores continues to off er a truly excellent service for those who are housebound during the lockdown I phoned my wife again to ask. period, and the Sportsman’s meal delivery operation has She reminded me of this special task: been outstanding. Both have relied on volunteers, without whom none of this would have been possible. “I need some fl our to bake a cake with all that cream you made me take.” On behalf of the entire community, I off er you all our heart- felt thanks. You are, indeed, our local heroes. “Ah yes I recall” I had to lie. VE Day memories I dared not ask what fl ower to buy It is ironic that as we celebrated the 75th anniversary of the But then I saw them next the tills end of the Second World War in Europe, we should be going a bunch of golden daff odils! through the worst national crisis anyone has known since 1945. Nevertheless, we managed to mark the anniversary, albeit on a much reduced scale than had originally been Deadline for the July/August issue is planned, with fl ags and bunting and a few socially-distanced Monday, June 15, 2020 street gatherings. In this issue we feature the memories of those who grew up during the war and their recollections of Contributions should be sent to the Editor, the VE Day celebrations on May 8, three quarters of a centu- Brooklands, East Street, Amberley, BN18 9NN ry ago. It makes fascinating reading. Mike Toynbee E-mail: [email protected]

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How do I get my home ready to sell? Advice by Rightmove on what you can do if you are planning to sell your property once the pandemic lockdown brakes come off The property market may be paused right now, but if Property Watch you’re planning to sell after lockdown ends that doesn’t mean you need to postpone your preparation. Homes for sale locally List compiled from Rightmove Whilst the current situation means that certain tasks are Amberley no longer possible, there are still lots of jobs that are Hurst Cottages 2-bedroom cottage £395,000 achievable. (Pegasus Properties, Arundel) The main thing to remember is that, as a seller, you get East Street 4-bedroom detached house two opportunities to make a fi rst impression to potential (GL&Co, Storrington) £1,250,000 buyers. The fi rst is when home-hunters see your home listed on Adjacent to Amberley Castle Grade II listed, 6-bedroom Rightmove, which means that your property needs to look barn conversion £2,500,000 shipshape for the photographs. (Jackson-Stops, Arundel; Fine & Country, Littlehampton) The second is when people eventually come to view your Houghton home in real life, which is what we call ‘kerb appeal’. In Houghton Road 2-bedroom detached house (conversion both cases, you’ll want to make sure that your home looks from former antique centre/church) as good as it can. (Pegasus Properties, Arundel) £650,000 Here, we’ve drawn up a manageable checklist to ensure that you are ready to go. South Lane 3-bedroom detached house (GL&Co, Storrington) £680,000 DECLUTTER According to Changing Rooms star Laurence Llewelyn- Houghton Bridge Bowen, this job is hugely important and should not be 3-bedroom detached house (formerly The Boathouse) underestimated. Decluttering your home creates the illu- (Sims Williams, Arundel) £780,000 sion of roomier spaces and also means that you will be Homes to rent showing buyers around a clean and tidy home. If home-hunters can visualise living in a property, they are Greatham likely to be more serious about putting an off er in. Also, try Brook Lane 4-bedroom house upcycling tired or worn-out furniture if you have some free (OpenRent, London W1) £2,550pcm time during lockdown. GIVE ROOMS THE RIGHT PURPOSE Estate agents back in business If you’ve marketed your home as having three-bedrooms, Buyers and renters are allowed to move home and es- do your best to make sure there are three bedrooms for tate agents can now reopen, with strict social distancing home-hunters to view, rather than two bedrooms and a guidelines in place. study or playroom. The key here is to show people what Under the changes to offi cial Health Protection Regu- they can have, rather than telling them. lations, visiting estate agents and viewing properties Again, it comes back to visualisation and making it as are now permitted, although estate agents have been easy as possible for buyers to imagine living in your home. urged to conduct virtual viewings. DOCUMENTS The number of physical viewings allowed per day will be restricted, so virtual viewings will be encouraged in the Your estate agent and solicitor will ask for various bits of fi rst instance before buyers are able to see the property paperwork throughout the selling process, so if you can in person. gather together all the relevant documents ahead of time, you should avoid delays further down the line. Estate agents, who will be required to wear masks and gloves, will sanitise doors and switches before and after Some of the paperwork to consider rounding up include: viewings, while home owners will need to vacate the HM Land Registry title documents property while viewings take place. continued overleaf

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continued from previous page Prune any overgrown hedges

Give the fence panels a new  Gas checks completed by a lick of paint (if you have spare Gas Safe registered engineer (or pots in the shed) Corgi-registered engineer prior to 2009)  Get rid of the weeds from your patio Electrical checks – an Electri- cal Installation Condition Report  Make sure that rickety gate (EICR) or a NAPIT or NICEIC isn’t about to fall off certifi cate/report from a regis- Clean up any dog mess tered electrical competent person LIGHT AND AIRY  FENSA or CERTAS certifi - Lee’s Orchard in East Street, Amberely, is on the Darker rooms generally look cates for windows market for £1.25 million. GL&Co are the agents smaller than lighter ones, and this can be a big turn off for po-  Planning permission for any tential buyers. So we’d suggest making sure that blinds major work carried out are open, and curtains are apart, to fl ood your home with  Building regulation completion certifi cates and build- light. er’s guarantee certifi cates for alterations or additions BATHROOMS AND KITCHENS Subsidence guarantees/warranties These two rooms are the most expensive for a buyer to Damp guarantees/warranties upgrade. However, if you’ve made an eff ort to clean and declutter them, you’ll be giving potential buyers another Party wall agreements (if relevant) reason to be positive about your home. So, here are some If a listed building, listed building consent for interior and of our top tips: exterior works Bathroom: If your home is in a conservation area, conservation Making this room mould-free is a must area consent for works Store toiletries away where possible Any title insurance policies you may have taken out to solve title defects Clean shower doors MINOR REPAIRS Keep the toilet seat down Now could be the time to tick off all those annoying DIY Kitchen: jobs that you’ve been putting off . This will help make sure Keep worktops tidy you’re not giving prospective buyers a reason to mark your house down because of something that doesn’t take Keep utensils organised and food in cupboards too long to fi x. Here are some of the details that will make Put washing up away a big diff erence: Clean the windows  Re-grouting the kitchen Tidy away any indication of pets being in the house, as Touching up the mastic in the bathroom your prospective buyer may not be a pet lover. Filling cracks and picture hooks Taking limescale off the taps Keep the garden tidy April rainfall We talked about kerb appeal earlier, and this is where you Most of the rain in April fell during the can really make a fi rst impression count. Your front garden fi nal four days of the month – 40.1mm is the fi rst thing that a potential buyer will see, so make (1½ in) out of a total of 59.4mm (2⅜in), sure that you give them a reason to smile straight away. which compared with a mere 10.5mm (⅜in) during the corresponding month Craving a garden right now? You’re not the only one. Simi- of 2019. There were 23 rain-free days during April and the larly, the back garden can be a deal clincher, and an im- total rainfall for the fi rst four months of 2020 amounted pressive outdoor space could set your home apart from to 375.9mm (14¾in). the rest. Here are some suggestions for things to tick off your list: Figures compiled by Peter Daughtrey Cut the grass (or make sure it’s freshly mown)

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DIVERSIONS – JUNE

1. From the bible story of David and Goliath, what was 17. By what name was Sir Arthur Wellesley better known? Goliath`s race? 18. Which Scottish liqueur is made of whisky and heather 2. What does the B in IBM stand for? honey? 3. What animal’s head did a Minotaur have? 19. What Latin phrase means ‘without end’? 4. What is the state capital of Massachusetts? 20. In song, what were Tommy’s last dying words? 5. What can you catch but you can’t throw? 21. In Paris, where would you fi nd Franklin D Roosevelt, Victor Hugo and George V? 6. What is the only word in the English language that ends in the letters ‘mt’? 22. If you were putting numbers on new changing room lockers to be numbered from 1 to 100, how many 7. The Old Bailey was built on the site of which former times would you use the number 9? prison? 23. What is a Camberwell Beauty? 8. What is the main ingredient of guacamole? 24. What does the Monument commemorate in London? 9. In which English town was Dickens born? 25. What as Sir Thomas Hardy’s claim to fame? 10. Who wrote Gulliver’s Travels? 26. What name is given to the periods of play lasting 11. Which fi ve districts make up New York? 7½ minutes in a polo match? 12. Saff ron is obtained from which fl ower? 27. Which singer topped the charts in 1959/60 with What 13. What is the emblem of Islam, which is displayed on Do You Want? and subsequently starred as Budgie? a number of national fl ags? 28. Which mountain overlooks Rio De Janeiro and its 14. What is the collective noun for ants? harbour? 15. Who is England’s most capped footballer? 29. What insect can also be known as the Devil’s Darning Needle? 16. Wild Bill Hickock was killed playing poker while holding a pair of aces and a pair of eights leading 30. What is the world’s oldest continually inhabited city? to what expression? Answers overleaf

QUICK CROSSWORD Across Down 9. Entertainment (9) 1. Know-how (coll) (5) 10. The last life of a cat? (5) 2. Obsolete (8) 3. Reminder (abbrev) (4) 11. Cassette ﬁ lm (5) 4. Loveliness (6) 12. Of a vote, with no opposition (9) 5. Junior members of an 13. Short and thick (6) Ambassador’s staﬀ (8) 15. Canvas bag (7) 6. Disappointing conclusion (10) 7. Long-haired goat (6) 16. Poster (13) 8. Scottish emblem (7) 20. Exercise involving elevating 14. Sternum (10) the prone body (5-2) 17. Perform with metal toe and 22. North American country (6) heel pieces (3-5) 24. Painful sore caused by bad 18. Tie or scarf (8) circulation (9) 19. Animal type (7) 25. Drawn along (5) 21. ls (6) 26. Consumed (5) 22. Bavarian city (6) 27. Kitchen vermin (9) 23. Mountain state of NW USA (5) 25. Wheel-surround (4) Solution overleaf

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LOCAL INFORMATION

Refuse & Recycling Littlehampton Tide Timetable - June ^ƵŶ DŽŶ dƵĞ tĞĚ dŚƵ &ƌŝ ^Ăƚ Calendar - June Ɛƚ ŶĚ ƌĚ ƚŚ ƚŚ ƚŚ Household refuse collections (Am- ϭ Ϯ ϯ ϰ ϱ ϲ berley/Crossgates/Rackham, Mill >ŽǁϬϭ͘ϯϲ >ŽǁϬϮ͘ϰϬ >ŽǁϬϯ͘ϯϱ >ŽǁϬϰ͘Ϯϳ >ŽǁϬϱ͘ϭϰ ,ŝŐŚϬϬ͘Ϭϯ Lane, High Titten, New Barn Road ,ŝŐŚϬϳ͘ϱϵ ,ŝŐŚϬϵ͘Ϭϯ ,ŝŐŚϭϬ͘ϬϬ ,ŝŐŚϭϬ͘ϱϭ ,ŝŐŚϭϭ͘ϰϭ >ŽǁϬϲ͘Ϭϭ and Houghton Bridge) for mixed dry >Žǁϭϰ͘Ϭϲ >Žǁϭϱ͘Ϭϲ >Žǁϭϱ͘ϱϵ >Žǁϭϲ͘ϰϵ >Žǁϭϳ͘ϯϳ ,ŝŐŚϭϮ͘ϯϮ ,ŝŐŚϮϬ͘ϯϲ ,ŝŐŚϮϭ͘ϯϰ ,ŝŐŚϮϮ͘Ϯϲ ,ŝŐŚϮϯ͘ϭϱ >Žǁϭϴ͘Ϯϯ recyclable waste (blue top bins) and ƚŚ ƚŚ ƚŚ ƚŚ ƚŚ ƚŚ ƚŚ garden waste (brown top bins for reg- ϳ ϴ ϵ ϭϬ ϭϭ ϭϮ ϭϯ ,ŝŐŚϬϬ͘ϱϬ ,ŝŐŚϬϭ͘ϯϰ ,ŝŐŚϬϮ͘ϭϴ ,ŝŐŚϬϯ͘Ϭϭ ,ŝŐŚϬϯ͘ϰϱ ,ŝŐŚϬϰ͘ϯϯ ,ŝŐŚϬϱ͘Ϯϴ istered users only) will be collected >ŽǁϬϲ͘ϰϴ >ŽǁϬϳ͘ϯϰ >ŽǁϬϴ͘ϭϴ >ŽǁϬϵ͘Ϭϭ >ŽǁϬϵ͘ϰϱ >ŽǁϭϬ͘ϯϮ >Žǁϭϭ͘Ϯϱ on Tuesdays, June 2, 16 and 30. ,ŝŐŚϭϯ͘ϭϵ ,ŝŐŚϭϰ͘Ϭϰ ,ŝŐŚϭϰ͘ϰϴ ,ŝŐŚϭϱ͘ϯϮ ,ŝŐŚϭϲ͘ϭϴ ,ŝŐŚϭϳ͘Ϭϴ ,ŝŐŚϭϴ͘ϬϮ Collections for non-recyclable waste >Žǁϭϵ͘Ϭϵ >Žǁϭϵ͘ϱϰ >ŽǁϮϬ͘ϯϴ >ŽǁϮϭ͘ϮϮ >ŽǁϮϮ͘Ϭϴ >ŽǁϮϯ͘ϬϬ will be on Tuesdays, June 9 and 23. ƚŚ ƚŚ ƚŚ ƚŚ ƚŚ ƚŚ ƚŚ ϭϰ ϭϱ ϭϲ ϭϳ ϭϴ ϭϵ ϮϬ For Church Street and Hog Lane in >ŽǁϬϬ͘Ϭϭ >ŽǁϬϭ͘ϭϭ >ŽǁϬϮ͘ϭϴ >ŽǁϬϯ͘ϭϮ >ŽǁϬϯ͘ϱϳ >ŽǁϬϰ͘ϯϳ >ŽǁϬϱ͘ϭϳ Amberley, there will be collections ,ŝŐŚϬϲ͘Ϯϲ ,ŝŐŚϬϳ͘Ϯϱ ,ŝŐŚϬϴ͘Ϯϱ ,ŝŐŚϬϵ͘ϮϬ ,ŝŐŚϭϬ͘Ϭϲ ,ŝŐŚϭϬ͘ϰϵ ,ŝŐŚϭϭ͘ϯϬ for garden waste (brown top bins for >ŽǁϭϮ͘Ϯϳ >Žǁϭϯ͘ϯϲ >Žǁϭϰ͘ϯϴ >Žǁϭϱ͘Ϯϵ >Žǁϭϲ͘ϭϱ >Žǁϭϲ͘ϱϱ >Žǁϭϳ͘ϯϲ registered users only) on Mondays, ,ŝŐŚϭϴ͘ϱϵ ,ŝŐŚϭϵ͘ϱϳ ,ŝŐŚϮϬ͘ϱϰ ,ŝŐŚϮϭ͘ϰϯ ,ŝŐŚϮϮ͘Ϯϲ ,ŝŐŚϮϯ͘Ϭϱ ,ŝŐŚϮϯ͘ϰϱ June 1, 15 and 29. Non-recyclable ϮϭƐƚ ϮϮŶĚ ϮϯƌĚ ϮϰƚŚ ϮϱƚŚ ϮϲƚŚ ϮϳƚŚ waste will be collected on Wednes- >ŽǁϬϱ͘ϱϱ ,ŝŐŚϬϬ͘Ϯϯ ,ŝŐŚϬϭ͘ϬϮ ,ŝŐŚϬϭ͘ϰϯ ,ŝŐŚϬϮ͘Ϯϲ ,ŝŐŚϬϯ͘ϭϮ ,ŝŐŚϬϰ͘Ϭϱ days, June 3 and 17, with collections ,ŝŐŚϭϮ͘ϭϭ >ŽǁϬϲ͘ϯϰ >ŽǁϬϳ͘ϭϯ >ŽǁϬϳ͘ϱϯ >ŽǁϬϴ͘ϯϳ >ŽǁϬϵ͘Ϯϱ >ŽǁϭϬ͘ϭϳ for mixed dry recyclable waste (blue >Žǁϭϴ͘ϭϰ ,ŝŐŚϭϮ͘ϱϮ ,ŝŐŚϭϯ͘ϯϮ ,ŝŐŚϭϰ͘ϭϰ ,ŝŐŚϭϰ͘ϱϵ ,ŝŐŚϭϱ͘ϰϴ ,ŝŐŚϭϲ͘ϰϱ top bins) on Wednesdays, June 10 >Žǁϭϴ͘ϱϮ >Žǁϭϵ͘ϯϮ >ŽǁϮϬ͘ϭϰ >ŽǁϮϭ͘ϬϬ >ŽǁϮϭ͘ϱϭ >ŽǁϮϮ͘ϱϬ and 24. ϮϴƚŚ ϮϵƚŚ ϯϬƚŚ ,ŝŐŚϬϱ͘Ϭϰ ,ŝŐŚϬϲ͘ϭϮ >ŽǁϬϭ͘Ϭϱ >Žǁϭϭ͘ϭϴ >ŽǁϭϮ͘Ϯϲ ,ŝŐŚϬϳ͘Ϯϯ Amenity tips reopen ,ŝŐŚϭϳ͘ϰϳ ,ŝŐŚϭϴ͘ϱϰ >Žǁϭϯ͘ϯϱ Household waste recycling sites have >ŽǁϮϯ͘ϱϲ ,ŝŐŚϮϬ͘ϬϮ reopened in West Sussex for waste TIDAL DIFFERENCES ON THE RIVER ARE +90 MINUTES AT HOUGHTON BRIDGE Compiled by Hazel Allinson which cannot be picked up or “presents a risk of injury or harm to health”. Visiting a waste site does not sents a risk of injury or harm to health”. Only garden and domestic waste is countas a “reasonable excuse” to No trailers are allowed at present, and being accepted and only cars will travel, a council spokesman said. proof of residency in West Sussex (ie be allowed in the recycling sites, He told householders they should only a driving licence) is also required. West Sussex County Council said. visit a waste recycling site “if your waste Sites are operating their usual sum- One person will be allowed to un- or recycling is not suitable to be picked mer opening hours (check days). load and staﬀ will not be able to help. up in your kerbside collection and pre-

DIVERSIONS ANSWERS (see page 47). 1. Philistine 2. International Business Machines 3. Bull 4. Boston 5. A cold 6. Dreamt 7. Newgate 8. Avocado 9. Portsmouth 10. Jonathan Swift 11. Bronx Brooklyn, Manhattan, Richmond and Queens 12. Crocus 13. Crescent moon 14. Colony 15. Peter Shilton with 125 games to his name (Wayne Rooney has 120) 16. Dead man’s hand 17. Duke of Wellington 18. Drambuie 19. Ad Infi nitum 20. Tell Laura I love her (Ray Peterson, Ricky Valance) 21. In the Paris Metro. They are all stations 22. 20 23. A butterfl y 24. Where the Great Fire of London started in 1666 25. He served as fl ag captain to Admiral Lord Nelson, and commanded HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar 26. Chukkas 27. Adam Faith 28. Sugar Loaf 29.The dragonfl y 30. Damascus

CROSSWORD SOLUTION Across: 9. Amusement 10. Ninth 11. Video 12. Unanimous 13. Stubby 15. Holdall 16. Advertisement 20. Press up 22. Mexico 24. Chillblain 25. Towed 26. Eaten 27. Cockroach Down: 1. Savvy 2. Outdated 3. Memo 4. Beauty 5. Attaches 6. Anticlimax 7. Angora 8. Thistle 14. Breastbone 17. Tap dance 18. Neckwear 19. Species 21. Exists 22. Munich 23. Idaho 25. Tyre

48 June 2020

AT YOUR SERVICE (LOCAL TRADESMEN & SERVICES)

Accommodation: B&B (graded) Fencing Public houses

Two Farm Cottages, Rackham Road, Link Fencing, fencing, gates, decking, sheds/ The Bridge Inn, Houghton Bridge, bar, Amberley, Janet and Mike Wright bases 01903 742628 / 07398 759550 snacks, restaurant, garden 01798 831619 01798 831266 Woodybanks Cottage, Amberley, lovely Garages, car servicing, repairs The George & Dragon, Houghton, bar, views across Wildbrooks; private sitting room, restaurant, terrace and garden 01798 831559 AA 4-star silver rating 01798 831295 Turner’s Garage, Bury, MoTs, tyres, exhausts, brakes, batteries, shop 01798 831417 The Sportsman Inn, Crossgages, restaurant, Accommodation: self-catering bar, terrace, stunning views 01798 831787 Garden The Roost at Stream Barn, Amberley, Retail Trip Advisor Certiﬁ cate of Excellence. Bygone Gardening, traditional gardening (see advertisement for details) 01798 839320 services 07786 323034 Amberley Village Pottery, hand-made pottery, gifts etc 01798 831876 Attractions Rydon Landscapes, garden design and construction 01798 872359 / 07711 663862 Amberley Village Stores, grocery, wines, Parham House & Gardens, Elizabethan newspapers, Post Oﬃ ce 01798 831171 manor house open to the public (Wed, Thurs, We Love Plants, Nic Howard Garden Design, Fri, Sun and Bank Holidays 01903 742021 inspirational outdoor spaces 01883 744020 Schools

Southdown Gliding Club, trial ﬂ ights, gift Heating oil / fuel / boiler engineers Amberley Primary School, vouchers 01903 742137 Reception to Year 6 01798 831 612 Amberley Oil Syndicate, collective Dorset House, Bury, independent day and Catering services buying power for heating oil 01798 831010 boarding school 01798 831456

Jane Bellinger, professional cordon bleu chef Watson Fuels (oﬃ cial supplier to the Taxis for functions, parties, etc 01798 839433 Amberley Oil Syndicate) 01273 693500 Amberley Cars, locally-based lady driver, Cleaning services M.D. Woodger, all types of domestic boiler airports etc 01798 831484 / 07939 263495 maintenance and Agas 01730 894211 Calabash (Sarah Gardner), house cleaning, Well-being carpet cleaning 01903 745750 /07979 656795 Home / household Di Palmer, body control pilates instructor, Computers / technology Dressing Rooms, curtains and hand-made weekly classes and one-to-one 07767 263493 soft furnishings 01903 741251 Commonsense Computing, advice, set-up Marion Scotcher, foot health practitioner and all aspects of support 01798 872624 Hotels / restaurants / cafes / tea rooms home visits by appointment 01798 875588

Amberley Castle, country house hotel and Robert Sadler, registered osteopath Courses, classes, workshops restaurant 01798 831992 01798 874736

The Mill Studio School of Art, classes for all Amberley Village Tea Room, 10.30am-5.30pm abilities 01243 558880 (closed Wednesday) 01798 839196 The Wildbrooks

Domestic assistance Riverside Café, Tea Room and Garden, open Magazine daily, 9am-5pm 01798 831066 Serving the communities of Angela, cleaning, ironing, home- and pet- Amberley, North Stoke, sitting etc 01798 875575/07552 216819 Logs Houghton Bridge, Parham, Electrical sales / repairs / electricians Rackham, Greatham and Wiggonholt Andy Johnson, seasoned hardwood logs cut THE WILDBROOKS T M Appliance, sale, servicing and repairs of to size, free kindling with each full load MAGAZINE all domestic appliance 01903 785410 07793 500129

Estate Agents Painting / decorating

Fowlers, house sales and lettings agents, Jonathan Capelin, quality interior and 01903 745844 exterior decorator 01798 817402 GL&Co, houses for sale and to rent, free Serving the parishes of Amberley with North Stoke, valuations 01903 742354 Richard Sawyer, painter and decorator, roof Parham, Wiggonholt and Greatham repairs etc 01403 783115 For advertising enquiries contact: Jackson-Stops & Co, properties in every Jenny Toynbee location 01903 885886 / 01243 786316 R J Elliott & Son, complete decorating and maintenance 01903 721360 / 07903 260048 01798 831 114 [email protected]

49 June 2020

PARISH DIRECTORY

Priest-in-Charge The Revd Gerry Burgess ([email protected]) 01798 831600 Churchwardens: Amberley Melanie Edge ([email protected])...... 07973 163369 Michael Davey (Secretary) ([email protected])...... 7749 690024 Greatham Diana van der Klugt ([email protected]) 01798 875663 Robert Englehart...... 01798 872502 Parham Valerie Myers ([email protected])...... 01903 742340 Jill Sloan (Secretary) ([email protected])...... 01798 872163 Wiggonholt Janet Aidin ([email protected])...... 01798 872531 St Mary The Virgin North Stoke (Secretary) Janet Aidin ([email protected])...... 01798 872531 Organist and Choir Trainer (St Michael’s, Amberley) Shirley Linford...... 01903 783692 Magazine Editor and Advertising Michael Toynbee ([email protected])...... 01798 831114 Magazine Distribution & Subscriptions Pam Keeble ([email protected])...... 01798 831050 Amberley Book Club Jim Endacott...... 01798 839186 Amberley CE Primary School Jon Gilbert (offi [email protected])...... 01798 831612 Amberley Church Hall Bookings Adrienne Greenwood ([email protected])...07746 488615 Amberley First Responders (medical emergencies) Richard Robinson...... 01798 839142 Amberley Good Neighbours Emergency Service Hazel Allinson...... 01798 831159 (AGNES) Jenny Toynbee...... 01798 831114 Amberley Oil Syndicate Mike Clenshaw ([email protected])...01798 872371 Amberley Parish Council Clerk Vicky Spiers ([email protected])...... 01903 208943 Amberley Parish Pond & Tree Wardens Roger Townsend...... 01798 831088 Pam Keeble...... 01798 831050 Amberley Society Grahame Joseph ([email protected])...... 01798 831340 Amberley Village Stores and Post Offi ce Colin Woods...... 01798 831171 Amberley Welfare Trust (Village Surgery) Roger Townsend...... 01798 831088 Bell Ringers (Amberley) Tower Captain Valerie Myers ([email protected])...... 01903 742340 Cricket Club Keith Dalmon...... 01798 831887 Member of Parliament Andrew Griffi th (Andrew@Griffi thMP.com)...... 0207 219 4557 Millennium Green Trust Jim Endacott...... 01798 839186 Neighbourhood Watch Malcolm Pheasey...... 01798 839046 Parham Parish Council Clerk Vicky Spiers ([email protected])...... 01903 208943 Police Non-emergency number...... 101 ext 530214 Rackham Old School Association Sue Bulloch...... 01798 872038 Rackham School Hall Reservations Jennifer Hooper...... 01903 742695 Society of Amberley Gardening Enthusiasts (SAGE) Rosemary Jackson ([email protected]) 01903 741644 South Downs Way Warden James Tolson ([email protected])...... 01798 831181 Stoolball Club Sandra Turner...... 01243 821255 Tuesday Group Josie Hartt...... 01903 743818 Village Bus Philip Greenwood...... 01798 831803 Village Lunch Team Leader Sandie Conlon ([email protected])...... 01798 839320 Wiggonholt Association Janet Aidin ([email protected])...... 01798 872531

O month whose promises fulﬁ lment blend And burst in one! from A Calendar of Sonnets, by Helen Hunt Jackson (1831-1885)

50 Qualification launching September 2020 Space to...

An independent school for children aged 2½-13 set in the South Downs National Park and International Dark Skies Reserve just 10 minutes from Chichester. SENIOR SCHOOL (UP TO AGE 16) LAUNCHING SEPTEMBER 2021

Comeband explore... Open Morning Saturday 14th March 9.30am-11.30am

Tel: 01243 814236 Email: [email protected] Published by Amberley PCC and printed by Barkers Print, 4, Enterprise House, 4 Curtis Road, Dorking RH4 1EJ