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DEC 11 - Garden Tips with Simon - The Yule Log
At first, burning a Yule log was a celebration of the winter solstice. There was quite a bit of ritual and ceremony tied to the Yule log, for it marked the sun’s rebirth from its southern reaches.Read More...
DEC 11 - Baztech - Keep taking the...
Just being able to make things happen by touch rather than mouse click makes it all much more instinctive and immediate, particularly for novice computer users.Read More...
DEC 11 - Stoats are ‘stoataly’ different...
The whole ecological system by which we all survive requires predator-prey relationships and stoats and weasels are a very effective part of that system, and shouldn’t be vilified for that role.Read More...
DEC 11 - Bhutan: Gross National Happiness
First time visitors to this tiny Himalayan kingdom may be surprised to find mobile phones, internet and satellite TV but although Bhutan welcomes progress and technology, it is never at the expense of its traditional values.Read More...
DEC 11 - A real proper Christmas Tree.
I have to admit it: I LOVE Christmas… and if there is one part of it I’d hate to do without, it’s a Christmas tree.Read More...
DEC 11 - Storrington Dramatic Society
Our ‘Annual Pantomime’ proudly presents Red Riding Hood and The Three Little Pigs by Susie McLaughlin and Brian Denton at Sullington Parish HallRead More...
DEC 11 - Storrington and District Museum
We look forward to seeing you whenever you can manage to come up in December, but the Open day on the tenth does provide food all day! What an opportunity to meet Father Christmas and have a lovely lunch or even just cake and coffee.Read More...
DEC 11 - Stay warm and stay safe this winter...
West Sussex are highlighting a few simple fire safety precautions to help everyone stay warm and safe this winter.Read More...
DEC 11 - Royal British Legion
The Storrington branch of the Royal British Legion launched their poppy appeal with the help from the children at Rydon Community College.Read More...
NOV 11 - Hedge Your Boundry
Hedges are generally grown from container-grown plants (bought at any time of year, with well-established root system and living in a pot) or from ‘bare root’ plants which are perfect bought at this time of year and planted straight away.Read More...
NOV 11 - Croatia - Sail to the Islands
Croatia is fringed with over 1000 islands, an amazing sight, especially from the air - lush emerald green, long, thin or perfectly circular, bordered by white cliffs and beaches, crisscrossed by tiny ribbons of road that seem to lead to nowhere.Read More...
NOV 11 - Local Business: Why not give Pilates a go...
Postural awareness is a much needed life skill which can be hugely beneficial at any stage of life, easing pain, increasing fitness and coordination.Read More...
NOV 11 - Storrington Late Night Shopping
Thursday 1st December - 6-9pmRead More...
NOV 11 - Storrington First School Hot Air Balloon Flight
Many thanks to Mr Wadey for giving the children this fantastic experience.Read More...
NOV 11 - Storrington and District Museum - Fun at Toy Time
The Toy Time exhibition runs until Christmas but the shopping opportunities begin on the weekend of 19th and 20th November at our Art Show.Read More...
NOV 11 - Sandgate Conservation Society
The autumn clear-up program is well under way where the gorse is being cut back from encroaching on the green.Read More...
NOV 11 - The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
We raised the amazing sum of £355. Cakes made and kindly donated by “Homemade Kitchen’s Sophie and Carla of West Chiltington. A great morning and a huge thank you to all”.Read More...
NOV 11 - Amberley Museum Visits St Mary’s CE First School
Under careful supervision the children were able to get up close to the vehicle to see just how big it was, especially when compared to a modern car!Read More...
NOV 11 - A Plea for the Hedgehog
Hedgehogs seem to becoming yet another one of our native species that we used to see regularly but now we don’t.Read More...
St Lucia - A Varied and Scenic Island
Tossed 14 times between French and English colonial powers, the island has thrown both cultures into the melting pot with a generous helping of African folklore, a little East Indian spice and vestiges of early Amerindian settlers.Read More...
Autumn’s In The Air
Maybe you are one of those who considers October very special because it holds memorable dates, birthdays, wedding anniversaries and Halloween.Read More...
Tree Talk: The Cedars
Cedars are all, individually, very distinctive and beautiful trees. Though neither native nor deciduous they are remarkably popular.Read More...
Storrington Museum
Saturday 22nd October and it is time for our very popular Quiz night with the one and only Stephen Turrell as our quiz masterRead More...
Local Business: Cognitive Hypnotherapy
A question that people often ask about hypnosis is “can anyone be hypnotized?”Read More...
Buy Once, Give twice with Charity Christmas Cards
Shoppers in Storrington can buy their Charity Christmas cards in Storrington Library. Cards from 28 different national charities will be on sale locally in the library from 17th October - 23rd December.Read More...
Storrington Conservation Society Owl Box Project
The number of breeding pairs of owls is in decline and this is giving bird experts considerable cause for concern.Read More...
Mary How Trust - Shackleton: Beyond Endurance
The event will take place at 6.30pm on Saturday 19th November at Lodsworth Village Hall.Read More...
Local Business: Bunces - English Language Homestays
We are very anxious to offer the Steyning and Storrington area to our school groups for many reasons, one of which is its ideal location to all of the local attractions, including London.Read More...
New Eco Lodges Opened by the High Sheriff at Lodge Hill
The Eco Lodges offer self catering cost effective accommodation and disabled facilities for an additional 24 young people, at the Lodge Hill Educational & Activity Centre, Pulborough.Read More...
Angels & Africans - Art exhibition by Justine van de Weg
Justine has been in the art field for over 15 years. She studied impressionistic principles of the old masters in SA, Cape Town with one of the top 10 art teachers, Laura Wenman.Read More...
Start Planting Now.
Spring flowering bulbs are generally completely hardy in our climate so unless hit by serious extremes of weather (such as prolonged flooding), they will keep coming year after year.Read More...
Cambodia’s Beguiling Capital: Phnom Penh
There are fishing craft painted like rainbows, houseboats, fast ferries to Angkor Wat, cargo vessels, sampans and frail tourist boats bobbing at anchor.Read More...
Let’s Talk About Trees....
If you have spent the summer thinking that one of the trees in your garden is a worry, now is the time to do something about it.Read More...
Storrington Bowling Club
On 13th September Storrington Bowling Club is holding an open morning. Everyone is most welcome: inexperienced, experienced, young or old. Just come along and meet some of our members and try bowling on the green.Read More...
Sandgate Conservation Society
If you feel that you might like to become involved in conservation work, then just come along to either of these two sites on the appropriate day and give it a try.Read More...
Mary How Trust Film Society
The next presentation from the Mary How Trust Film Society will be Fair Game (12A), on Tuesday 27 September 2011 at West Chiltington Village Hall. Screenings at 3pm and 7.30pm.Read More...
Local Business Focus - Optometrist John Dixon Salt
Not only is he the man to consult for all your spectacles and lenses; he also knows all about historic glasses and is Vice Chairman of the Ophthalmic Antiques International Collectors Club.Read More...
Chanctonbury Chorus - Come and Sing!
The great thing is that to sing with the Chorus, you do not need current musical experience as there is no audition and members are coached as we go along.Read More...
Machu Picchu, Lost City of the Incas
Led by a local lad, American explorer Hiram Bingham first set eyes on Machu Picchu in 1911, an exhilarating moment still shared today by the daily quota of 21st century visitors.Read More...
News from the Veg Patch....
All in all it has been a very rewarding experience and a steep learning curve and the whole family have eaten with pride some delicious home grown produce. It has even got a five year old eating veg!Read More...
Amy Hatcher answers some of our readers’ queries - August 11
Make sure your puppy has a last drink and a wee before being settled into his bedroom for the night.Read More...
The Ladies are Doing it for the Hospice!
The Fair is organised by the volunteer ladies of the New Horizons Appeal in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice, and the venue given free by Sir Charles & Lady Burrell so guaranteeing that all money raised goes direct to helping the hospice that helps those terminally ill in Sussex and East Surrey.Read More...
Storrington Sizzles with Fun
The annual Storrington Village Day held on Saturday 25th June, proved to be a huge success according to the organisers, a collaboration of the Storrington Rotary, Round Table, and Lions Clubs.Read More...
Never say never!
You hear people who say, "I always wanted to do something different but I’m too old now or I always wanted to change my job, but it’s too late."Read More...
Ditch the workout and join the party!!!
Have you tried the new sensation that’s sweeping the nation yet, its called Zumba.Read More...
Adur Festival 2011 Concert with Chanctonbury Chorus, Shoreham Oratorio Choir and Orchestra
The concert opened with a vigorous rendition of the ‘Academic Festival Overture’ by Brahms, followed by a rounded homogeneous sound in Bruckner’s ‘Four Motets’, both works being conducted by Tony Allen most adeptly and with fine judgement.Read More...
Southern Area Partnership - Year 8 Cricket Champions 2011
This was a fantastic performance from the boys who have not lost a game this year.Read More...
Sandgate Conservation Society
A small work party preparing to tackle some of the many tasks that need attention within this beautiful landscape area.Read More...
Tree Talk: The Gingko.
The best advice for anyone with a gingko on their property is to leave well alone, the bark is very delicate and scars do not heal on larger branches, it is best to prune considerately only when the tree is young.Read More...
Hidden France - walking with a donkey in the Cévennes
In the footsteps of Robert Louis StevensonRead More...
Whizz-Kidz Fundraising
There are an estimated 70,000 disabled children and young people in the UK waiting for a wheelchair that fits their young lives.Read More...
West Sussex Junior Wildlife Club Wins National Award!
The children’s club at RSPB Pulborough Brooks has won the ‘Wildlife Explorers club of the year 2010’ award, based on their eye-catching yearbook they compiled of all the outdoor nature activities they have undertaken.Read More...
Storrington and District Museum
Storrington and District Museum has a really busy July with the opening of our new exhibition on Saturday 16 July.Read More...
Sandgate Conservation Society
Mick and Sue Denness have been members of the ‘Society for many years and are well involved in the conservation work.Read More...
Rydon Community College - New Artificial Cricket Wicket
Rydon Community College held a small celebratory opening of the new facility on 18 May with John Barclay, previously Captain of Sussex, past President MCC and Head ofArundel Castle Cricket Foundation.Read More...
Reunion of Squadron Members Past and Present
Sussexdown’s traditional ‘Dutch Day’ celebrates Operation Manna, the wartime drop of food over north west Holland by the RAF.Read More...
Bloomin’ Thakeham
28th - 31st July 2011 Thakeham Past & PresentRead More...
Come and ‘Swim the Channel’ at Storrington First School!
Calling all swimmers in Storrington! Come and ‘Swim the Channel’ at Storrington First School! Friday 10th June – Wednesday 16th June.Read More...
Garden Tips with Simon - Fencing: The Basics - Part Two
This month we will be looking at how to build a basic panel fence. We will look at digging the hole, fixing the post and attaching a panel to it. Easy really!Read More...
Amy Hatcher
answers some reader's queries about their pets.Read More...
Hanging Baskets.
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon may be the famous ones, but why not create a superbly colourful hanging basket of your own?Read More...
The Year Of The Wedding
Preparations are underway at St. Mary’s Church in Storrington to celebrate this special year in style. A Festival of Wedding Dresses and Christening Gowns is planned to run from Friday to Sunday, 8th – 10th July.Read More...
Storrington Conservation Society
The talk by Jeff Hayden on Badgers was well attended. He explained how the Badger Trust works for the protection of badgers and also the care needed to look after injured animals and to raise orphan cubs.Read More...
Storrington Community Plan Launch Imminent!
The working group looking at the development of a Storrington Community Plan has now set a date of the 9th June, 7.00pm to launch this important piece of work. This meeting will take place at the Storrington & Sullington Parish Hall.Read More...
Sompting Abbotts Scholarship Awards
Congratulations were in order to all those taking scholarships this term at Sompting Abbotts School and were suitably rewarded.Read More...
National Trust Great Easter Egg Hunt
It really is a super event where the children are given questions to answer relating to the countryside and features on Sullington Warren . . . . . . yes, Mums, Dads and Grandparents can be useful at times like this.Read More...
Fowlers Launch Summer Special with Ideal Home Subscriptions and £500 Prizes
The summer special lasts for three months and is triggered by registering with any of the estate agent’s three offices.Read More...
‘Allo,’Allo
Listen verry carefully, I shall say zis only once – Storrington Dramatic Society will be presenting ‘Allo, ‘Allo at Sullington Parish Hall from 1st to 4th June at 7.45pm daily.Read More...
On the Tip of Africa - The Cape Peninsula
Head for the top of Table Mountain and the Cape Peninsula spreads below you, a dramatic finger of land jutting out 60 km into the ocean, bristling with peaks, fringed with rugged cliffs, coves and bays and pockets of suburbia surprisingly at ease in this stunning National Park, on the very edge of Cape Town.Read More...
Amy Hatcher answers some of our readers’ queries about their pets.
Certain breeds require more exercise than others. An environment such as Doodley’s may help your dog to use up his energy in a controlled way as socialising can be more tiring for a dog than just running around after a ball.Read More...
Storrington Table Tennis Club achieves Clubmark accreditation!
Congratulations to Storrington Table Tennis Club who have recently been accredited to CLUBMARK - the national cross sports quality accreditation scheme for clubs with junior sections.Read More...
Storrington Area Help Scheme
Fancy becoming a ‘Small’ part of the ‘Big Society’? Then why not give up an hour or so to help take elderly people to their Doctor’s Surgery or to hospital, by becoming a Volunteer Driver with our local Help Scheme.Read More...
National Trust Great Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Saturday 23rd April 2011Read More...
Mardi Gras Celebrated at Sompting Abbotts
After making their own masks, learning a poem in French about tossing pancakes and their unusual landing places, the whole school took part in a “saute la crêpe” competition.Read More...
Little Footsteps Children & Family Centre - Toy Library has arrived!
Please come in and register with us at Little Footsteps Children & Family Centre and choose from a wide range of toys to take home and enjoy.Read More...
Local Business - Happy 4th Birthday Shampoo
We hear from Shampoo Hair about their 4th birthday.Read More...
There’s no such thing as a free lunch
The internet is great isn’t it! There is very little information that we cannot find out given a few hours (or even minutes) and a search engine.Read More...
Gardening - Raised Beds
Whilst the season of hedge cutting, lawn mowing and fencing approaches, I also get a chance to grow vegetables in my garden. This year we decided to expand. We needed a new raised bed. So an afternoon in the sun beckoned.Read More...
Nature Blossoms in Traditional Orchards
Old orchards are disappearing at such an alarming rate they are now classified as a rare wildlife habitat across the country. Built on or uprooted to make way for arable crops or paddocks, traditional orchards not only provide us with local apple varieties, they are also crucial habitats for wildlife including birds, bats and insects.Read More...
Freedom Life Coaching
Ghandi said: Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony.Read More...
Travel - Sunset on Everest
All around the peaks come to life, shimmering pink and gold in the dying light. Suddenly, sharp as a knife, darkness falls right across the land but for a long time, on the roof of the world, Everest continues to glow, a lonely beacon in a starlit sky.Read More...
Local Business: Fowlers Invests In People For The Recovery
We hear from Fowlers as they prepare for the RecoveryRead More...
Front Cover Artist – Jacquie Turner
This month’s front cover features a detail from an oil painting by Jacquie Turner.Read More...
Marrakech
Springtime in Marrakech is delightful. Set between ocean, mountains and desert, this Berber city and former capital gave its name to Morocco and retains glorious mementos of the past.Read More...
Whizz-Kidz
What are you doing on April 17th? I am running the London Marathon raising money for Whizz-Kidz. If you will be watching on the route let me know and I’ll look out for you - and if you’re watching on the BBC I hope to finish around five hours. Please cheer me on! And if you want to really encourage me, please consider sponsoring even just £1 for Whizz-Kidz- thank you!Read More...
The Birch: Betula Pendula Common name: Silver Birch
The Silver Birch is a native British deciduous tree and easily identified by its silvery/white papery bark with grey knobbly bumps at the base of the tree on older specimens.Read More...
Take The Big Challenge For 2011!
Do you want to get fit this year, have fun as well as raising money for Chestnut Tree House? Why not start training now for The Downs Link Challenge?Read More...
Storrington Crickets Club
The club has a great history of which we are proud but it’s to the future that we are currently looking. The club is looking for new members, be they players, social members, umpires, coaches or juniors.Read More...
Sompting’s French Cocktails – Oh là là!
Working to tight deadlines, in an Alan Sugar ‘The Apprentice’ style contest and using the internet in I.C.T. to look up prices of the various ingredients on a supermarket price comparison website, the competitors prepared for the nail-biting finish in front of the various judges.Read More...
Sandgate Conservation Society
Spring is just around the corner, so we are told, and we are keen to attract new members to help out working in Sullington Warren, Sandgate Woods and Warren Hill.Read More...
Rotary Presents - Old Time Music Hall
On the 5th March, The Rotary Club of Storrington presents:- An Extravaganza of Excellent Entertainment, Fun and Frolics. Music Hall at its Best, under the Direction of The Allsorts.Read More...
Storrington, Pulborough, West Chiltington & Ashington In National Polio Campaign
Dozens of people in Storrington, Pulborough, West Chiltington & Ashington have taken part in the Rotary club of Storrington’s event to plant 3,500 crocus bulbs in various locations around the area in late October.Read More...
Local Schools Charity Concert Supporting a Local Charity
Rehearsals are well under way for a Charity Concert held by the children in the Choir and Orchestra of Storrington First School and West Chiltington Primary School.Read More...
Horsham Music Alliance Open Their Doors
Local music champions and community group the Horsham District Live Music Alliance (HDLMA) have revamped, refurbished and redecorated their studios and in the general tidy up have managed to find enough space to create another rehearsal room. To celebrate this achievement they have decided to open their doors for the day and are inviting everybody interested in music to pop in.Read More...
Freedom Life Coaching
Spring brings renewed energy and is a time when we think about improving our lives and surroundings as we emerge from a long, dark winter.Read More...
“Memory is made of this ....”
Many a time I’ve taken my car to the garage to have a service and the mechanic has told me I need another “lesser spotted oil socket, as this one is worn down..” On occasion I’ve felt a bit like a mechanic when trying to explain that someone’s computer needs more memory, disc space... or a “lesser spotted oil socket”.Read More...
3rd Annual Quiz Night In Aid Of The Mary How Trust
Local health screening charity, the Mary How Trust for Cancer Prevention, is pleased to announce that popular local quiz masters, Stephen and Christine Turrell, will once again host the Trust’s annual quiz night on Friday 25 March 2011 at Fittleworth Village Hall.Read More...
Worthing Homes’ telecare service RedAssure
recently ran a competition for people to nominate their unsung heroRead More...
Sandgate Conservation Society
Sandgate Woods is a little known area and is quite a gem in our countryside that has many hidden features.Read More...
Romance Blues?
With St Valentine’s Day just a bunch of red roses away, is love in the air in your life?Read More...
Do you “tweet” (only when you’re squeezed, right?)
Do you have a presence on Myspace? Is your Face on Facebook? Are you Linked in? What does all this mean??Read More...
Crocuses
One day, there is no sign of them, while the next they have popped up everywhere.Read More...
Time to talk about trees...
The Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) is one of the most dominant trees in the woodland and the fourth commonest species of tree in Britain.Read More...
Taiwan
Exotic culture or lush scenery, Taiwan has much to offer and with new non-stop flights from London, getting there is easy.Read More...
Digital Photography Made Easy
We run friendly digital photography courses for all abilities – beginners, improvers and advanced – so, if it’s a new hobby you’re looking for, or you want to brush away the cobwebs, we have something for you.Read More...
Premier League Champions host Ashington Cougars
Ashington Cougars enjoyed a footballing treat over the festive period as over 60 boys (and girls) from the club spent a day at Chelsea Football Club’s world famous training ground in Cobham, Surrey.Read More...
Mary How Trust
Strong Arms Needed. Would you like to help your local charity by putting out tables and chairs at its fundraising events?Read More...
“Hold a Fish and Chip Supper to help
spinal cord injured people live full and independent lives.”Read More...
Chanctonbury Lions Club
The sale of secondhand books continues to be our major fund-raising activity and during 2010 we generated sales of almost 20,000 pounds. The books are kindly donated by the general public and we would like to thank all those who have and continue to support our Club.Read More...
An Evening with David Lyon
Illustrated talk on the Tuareg people of NigerRead More...
After School tuition just became affordable!
Good news, good news, good news!Read More...
‘I Leave My Mark’ team raise money for Winstons Wish
The ‘I leave my mark’ team aim to raise £5000 by the end of February for the charity, and will continue to fundraise for local charities supporting children who have suffered a traumatic event.Read More...
Storrington Conservation Society
Don Roper of the Parish Council presented John Beard with a Storrington and Sullington Honorary Citizenship Certificate in recognition of his work for the village over so many years.Read More...
Woah Backup!
Make it part of your weekly/monthly routine to copy your precious files onto back-up devices and store them safely, then if the worst happens those photos and documents are safe.Read More...
Sussex Wildlife Trust celebrates 50th Anniversary.
Dr Tony Whitbread, Chief Executive says “In fifty years we’ve expanded from a small group of enthusiasts to a large conservation charity with the simple aim of ‘Taking Care of Sussex’.Read More...
The Lifelong Healthy Journey
Weight control is a lifelong journey and the best time to start is when you’re young. The next best time to start is today!Read More...
The Mary How Trust Film Society
The Mary How Trust Film Society is the oldest established cinema for charity in West Sussex, and is believed to be the only one with 100% of its proceeds going to charity.Read More...
Strictly Dancing with Lisa
Strictly Dancing is so accommodating that people can come and go as they please because each week Lisa teaches something different.Read More...
Sandgate Conservation Society.
The Sandgate Conservation Society would like to thank everyone for their kind support over the past year and we look forward to seeing many of you on one of our working party’s in the New Year.Read More...
Amy Hatcher answers some of our reader’s queries about their pets.
My dogs are all happy to wear muzzles as they see themas something positive. Don’t feel sorry for your dog if he or she has to wear a muzzle it is just a fact of life.Read More...
It’s a Hoot at RSPB Pulborough Brooks.
Over the last few weeks lucky visitors have been treated to amazing views of a short-eared owl which has been hunting over the brooks. These medium sized owls are commonly seen during the day, flying low over the ground hunting for voles and other small mammals that make up their diet.Read More...
All Aboard to RSPB Pulborough Brooks this Winter!
Compass Bus Company is introducing a new Sunday and Bank Holiday service to their Pulborough to Horsham 100 service.Read More...
Winter-flowering Algerian Irises
When I consider how beautiful are the flowers of the ‘Algerian iris’, Iris unguicularis, and how accommodating it is once established, I feel ashamed that I have it growing in only one place in the garden, and scarcely give it a thought from one end of the year to the other.Read More...
Aswan, the Jewel of the Nile.
Just south of Aswan, the High Dam marks the dividing line. Fronted by a symbolic lotus sculpture, it’s over two miles long and 130 feet high, completed in 1972 to create one of the world’s largest man-made lakes, stretching across the Sudanese border.Read More...
Amy Hatcher answers some of our reader’s queries about their pets.
If you have a question for Amy please send it to: info@doodleydogs.co.ukRead More...
‘Mishmash’ of East and West on the web
Sussex and Hong Kong upbringing creates charming ‘Mishmash’ of East and West on the webRead More...
Your Garden - Wrapping Up Warm
But there are plenty of plants on whose survival I really do not wish to gamble. Apart from anything else, I find I can never depend on acquiring a plant a second time around.Read More...
The Real Sussex Air Show
Starlings, you either love them or hate them! Personally, I love them; they are real characters, noisy, boisterous but well worth taking time out to watch their behaviour and how they relate to one another, and indeed other birds.Read More...
Get your skates on!
All you need to have a go is some long socks, gloves, a hat and a warm waterproof jacket – and extra padding is also good for those finding their feet (or blades!)Read More...
The Magic of December
Of course, lots of people really do hate Christmas, because it can be such an awful faff and fiddle. But it’s the faff and fiddle I like.Read More...
European Mistletoe or Common Mistletoe
The Christmas custom of kissing under mistletoe comes from an ancient fertility belief and there are many other historical references to this special plant.Read More...
Storrington Late Night Christmas Shopping - Thursday 2nd December
Children from Storrington First School will be getting the evening underway with festive songs and the prize for designing a Christmas Light will be presented by Caremark Pulborough to one lucky Child.Read More...
Little Footsteps Children and Family Centre
Vital support for local families is now available at the long-awaited Little Footsteps Children and Family Centre (CFC) which opened in Storrington on the 24th August 2010.Read More...
The Zsambek Project - A charity supported by our front cover artist!
Zsambek is a small town/village, which gives its name to a group of similar, smaller villages, in an intensely deprived area of Hungary, 30 km from Budapest, just off the main highway from Budapest to Vienna.Read More...
Storrington Dramatic Society
‘Over 100 years in Storrington’… “Proudly Presents”.…Frankenstein the Pantomime. By David Swan [in association with NODA Pantomimes]Read More...
Remember, Remember the 5th of November
The day started with children learning about Guy Fawkes and the importance of safety near fireworks.Read More...
Are you caring for someone?
Sometimes caring can take so much time and energy that relationships suffer and social life disappears. Carers frequently feel isolated however, help and support are at hand!Read More...
Sandgate Conservation Society - “Yes, we mean business”!
We get many youngsters who are involved in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, where experience is gained in forestry and conservation work.Read More...
Amy Hatcher answers some of our reader’s queries about their pets.
There is no harm in leaving your dog alone for a few hours each day and the sooner you start this the quicker your puppy will accept being alone.Read More...
Yorkshire Dales – Herriot and Emmerdale Country
One of the most stunning areas in Britain, the Yorkshire Dales (often referred to simply as the Dales) includes the superb Yorkshire Dales National Park, created in 1954 and one of Britain’s fifteen National Parks.Read More...
The Untamed Shrew
Water shrews, although very small, are in fact the largest of the British shrews.Read More...
Your Conservation Society Needs You!
The work is as hard as you would like to make it and as many will testify, thoroughly enjoyable, shared with like minded people who simply take great enjoyment and satisfaction in working in such beautiful countryside.Read More...
The Mary How Trust Film Society is Delighted to be Screening “Tamara Drewe”
Based on Posy Simmonds’ acclaimed comic-book series, Tamara Drewe is an entertaining and acutely observed reflection on British country life.Read More...
Storrington Village Day 2010 - Donations
The Donations, totalling £3,800, were made by representatives of the Village Day Committee, which is comprised of members of the 3 Service Clubs; Storrington Rotary Club, Storrington & District Round Table, and Chanctonbury Lions.Read More...
Storrington Museum
It was in 1960 that the first meeting of Methodists was held at Deynecourt in Greyfriars Lane, Storrington, the home of Mr and Mrs Thornton.Read More...
Storrington Late Night Christmas Shopping - Thursday 2nd December
Children from Storrington First School will be getting the evening underway with festive songs and the prize for designing a Christmas Light will be presented by Caremark Pulborough to one lucky child.Read More...
Storrington Film Nights
For further information please contact Ken Collins on 01903 740745, or Malcolm Bennett on 01798 812407Read More...
Storrington Dramatic Society
This light-hearted, very funny and well written Pantomime is Directed by ‘David Chinn’ featuring many well known Society members together with some very welcome ‘new faces’.Read More...
Rackham Christmas Fair 2010
Lots of gorgeous stalls to get your Christmas shopping underway.Read More...
Hooray The Circus is back at Shoots Garden Centre!
Kids and adults will love ‘Pinocchio’s Circus Adventures’ which will be running from 4th December until 2nd January.Read More...
Glittering Prizes in Grand Prize Draw
Tickets cost £1. On sale now! You can order your tickets, and find details of ticket outlets, from the Mary How Trust’s ticket line: 01798-877641.Read More...
Fowlers Estate Agents raise over £800 at first Macmillan Coffee Morning
The Company signed a corporate charity partnership agreement with Macmillan last month and will donate a percentage of their commissions over the next yearRead More...
Christmas Tree Festival 2nd to 8th December
St. Mary’s Church, Storrington this year will be holding its first Christmas Tree Festival.Read More...
Christmas courtesy of Waitrose.
Star Prize is £500 cash Followed by runner up prizes of cash and festive gifts.Read More...
Chanctonbury Lions Club is supporting the Storrington based Minibus Association
Anyone interested in using this service should contact Lion Mike D’Alton on 01903 742478.Read More...
An Evening with David Lyon, Hon Treasurer of the Royal Geographical Society
Bhutan has been in the public eye recently, following the discovery of a ‘lost’ population of tigers living high in the Himalayas; captured on film in the BBC’s extraordinary documentary series “Lost Land of the Tiger”.Read More...
A Unique Present For A Loved One!
“We offer a really personal service and understand that often we handle very precious memories on behalf of our customers.” says Managing Director Simon James.Read More...
Amy Hatcher answers some of our reader’s queries about their pets.
Q: My dog wont sleep at night and constantly whines and barks unless he is allowed in my bedroom. help!Read More...
As easy as riding a bike
Comfort is everything when it comes to travelling on two wheels and a quick Twitter poll agreed with me, stating that a comfortable saddle was by far the most important factor when choosing to buy a new bikeRead More...
Do the Right Thing!
Newts only actually use the water for breeding so they only need it for about four or five months in the year.Read More...
Storrington Museum Update
At the end of July the museum committee arranged a visit for a walk around Steyning to see places and hear about the dastardly deeds and scandal that happened in and around the town in days gone by.Read More...
Storrington Community Hub Opens at 24-26 West Street!
Previously based at Forge House in Church Street, the Children and Family services there were taken on by Spurgeons, a faith based charity working with children, young people and families.Read More...
Nationwide Greening Campaign
The Storrington & Sullington Greening Campaign, launched on 25th September, and will be the beginning of local community action to save energy, CO2 and money, for each participating household.Read More...
Local Student soars to the Skies on his 16th Birthday.
Angus Buchanan, Flying Instructor, passed him with flying colours and declared him skilled and responsible enough to fly on his own.Read More...
Family History Day at Storrington Museum
The popular Family History Day will be held at Storrington Museum on Sunday 17th October.Read More...
Community Transport for Storrington
Transport is an issue that affects us all. It is particularly difficult for those in the community who do not drive.Read More...
Sandgate Conservation Society
Geoffrey Moore, the retiring Chairman of the Sandgate Conservation Society, being presented with a gift as a token of his loyal and unstinting work during his time in office, by Betty Bazire.Read More...
The Mary How Trust Film Society is screening “The Ghost”
This brilliantly tense political thriller centres on Ewan McGregor’s unnamed ghost-writer and his commission to complete the memoirs of former British prime minister, Adam Lang (Pierce Brosnan).Read More...
Your Finance
I have been involved in the arranging of mortgages for people from all walks of life since the late 60’s!Read More...
West Chiltington Dramatic Society
The Dramatic Society is presenting “Round and Round the Garden” by Alan Ayckbourn, directed by Caroline Woodley on 25th, 26th & 27th November.Read More...
Trinity Methodist Church 50th Anniversary
The Methodist Church in Storrington, on Thakeham Road, is celebrating 50 years of Methodist presence in the village.Read More...
Award winning Storrington Minibus man retires
On 31st July, after seven years at the helm Rodger Hunt retired from his voluntary job of Organiser running the Storrington Minibus Service.Read More...
Storrington Film Nights - New Season
A programme of films for Storrington promoted and organised by The Rotary Club of Storrington.Read More...
Sandgate Conservation Society
The ‘Society will be recommencing its conservation work this month (September) after the summer break.Read More...
NCT Nearly New Sale
Saturday 25th September 2010 - 10am – 12pm for NCT members - 10.15am – 12pm for Non-membersRead More...
The Mary How Trust Film Society is delighted to be screening “Wild Target”
Bill Nighy stars in this comedy about an uptight assassin who still lives to please his formidable mother (Eileen Atkins).Read More...
The Mary How Trust Annual Golf Day - 15th July 2010
The 3rd annual Mary How Trust Golf Tournament was a day of torrential rain – and terrific golf.Read More...
Herbs to beat the Winter Chills
It is no coincidence that the more hardy herbs have a robust taste suitable for use in winter comfort food while also having strong medicinal properties for treating winter ailments like coughs, colds, sore throats, sinusitis, fevers and bronchitis.Read More...
Food, Glorious Food!
Before we know it, that Indian summer we’re all hoping for will be upon us, the kids will be returning to school and we’ll be racking our brains searching for new inspiration and ideas to keep us going until...Read More...
Barn Owl Success for Pulborough Brooks
The barn owl chicks at RSPB Pulborough Brooks nature reserve have just had identification rings put on their legs, and so came down out of their nest box for the first time in their lives.Read More...
Ashington Horse Show - 19th September
The Rotary Club of Storrington is once again holding it’s popular Horse Show, Gymkhana and Dog Show, at Broadbridge Farm Ashington, on Sunday 19th September.Read More...
The Beautiful British Songbird
‘Sussex without the wonderful sound of nightingales drifting over a darkening landscape is too dire to contemplate’Read More...
Local Mother and Daughter support Marie Curie Nurses
East Grinstead mother and daughter Verna and Sarah Wilson are travelling to Richmond on 21 August to raise funds for local Nurses. Walk Ten Richmond is one of a series of unique twilight 10k walks, taking place at stunning locations around the UK this summer – and offers a unique chance to enjoy Richmond Park in the evening when it is usually closed to the public.Read More...
Village Day Reaches New Heights
The annual Storrington Village Day held on Saturday 26th June, was deemed to be “the best yet”, according to the organisers, a collaboration of the Storrington Rotary, Round Table, and Lions Clubs.Read More...
The Mary How Trust Film Society – Brand New Season!
The next presentation from the Mary How Trust Film Society will be on Tuesday 28th September 2010.Read More...
Storrington Museum
A FEAST of activities will be on at Storrington Museum during August including a botany day, archaeology day for children and the start of our next temporary exhibition.Read More...
Storrington Kingsfield Club joins Age Concern in Horsham District
Age Concern Horsham District is now responsible for running the established Kingsfield Club, operating two days a week for older people with dementia and memory problems within Storrington and Sullington and the surrounding areas.Read More...
Storrington First School
Friends of Storrington School ran two very successful events which between them will have raised over £6,000, money raised will go towards the school’s swimming pool and increasing the ICT provision for children in the school.Read More...
How to build a Pond with Shoots Washington
It should take you no longer than a weekend to fit a pond.Read More...
Barn Owl TV
The RSPB at Pulborough Brooks nature reserve in West Sussex, can offer you a fly-on-the-wall TV experience you won’t want to miss.Read More...
Marie Curie Cancer Care: Hugh Williams Preece
As a committed and passionate supporter of Marie Curie Cancer Care, I very recently undertook and completed the mammoth challenge of running 50 marathons in 50 days to help raise money for the local Marie Curie nursing service in Sussex.Read More...
The other South Bank
South London gets an unfair press. You know the sort of thing. Cabbies hurriedly turning off their “for hire” lights and roaring off into the night the moment you ask to be taken south of the Thames.Read More...
The Wild Side of Town
.... As we have increasingly encroached and built on their habitats they have had to adapt to our built environment .....Read More...
New Rotary President
Outgoing President of Storrington Rotary Club Tony Vaughan hands over to the new President Mike Webster.Read More...
Sandgate Conservation Society
The object of the exercise was ‘drum up’ more members as the ‘Society is always looking to increase numbers, not only help in the actual conservation work itself but also in preserving local areas of land from inappropriate building etc.Read More...
Ashington Cougars help develop football in Africa
The club wanted to go further and when it became aware of the work of Derrick Williams and KitAid the club choose KitAid as the club’s charity.Read More...
Restaurant Review - Sylvan Oak
....... a real gem, situated in the most charming old world surroundings, right in the middle of Findon Village.Read More...
Castles in Wales
Edward I was a bad man to get on the wrong side of. From an English point of view he was a great warrior and lawgiver.Read More...
Summer Plant Sale in Aid of the Mary How Trust
“If you would be happy all your life, plant a garden”. So says the traditional Chinese proverb, and shoppers took a leaf out of the proverb book and flocked to the Mary How Trust plant sale on Saturday 22 May.Read More...
Storrington Museum News
Key events are the Steyning Scandal Walk with Dr Janet Pennington on Tuesday July 27, and a visit to Hardham and Greatham Churches with Robin Milner-Gulland on Thursday August 19.Read More...
Rally up support for Marie Curie Cancer Care
With Wimbledon fever soon upon us, why not take to the courts in Marie Curie Cancer Care’s smash hit tennis event of the summer – ‘Anyone For Tennis’.Read More...
Lord of the Skies
.... when swifts want to go to sleep, they go higher and higher in the air until they become invisible to the naked eye. They then cruise around at high altitude taking short ‘cat naps’....Read More...
Storrington & Sullington Community Partnership
The Traffic Action Team’s Campaign Plan has been accepted by the Parish Council. An ex-Met. Traffic Police officer is a member of the group, and working contacts with the Police and Statutory agencies have been established.Read More...
Sounds like hard work at RSPB Pulborough Brooks
Woodlarks are singing, nightjars are churring and there has even been a lesser spotted woodpecker heard drumming on the Heathland restoration area.Read More...
Maths help is here!
Sometimes children just need a little help at various times in their school careers.Read More...
Thakeham Residents to be Issued 'Green Cards'
The annual Village Day at Thakeham on 19th June will see the launch of the “Greening Thakeham” campaign, an initiative to encourage the parish’s 700+ households to go green, reducing CO2 emissions while also saving money.Read More...
Balconies and Terraces
For the natural optimists amongst you, who see a lack of garden space as no brake on your desire to grow plants, a balcony is a real asset.Read More...
A Crawl of Classic Cambridge Pubs
‘... still known as “the Beer Quarter”, and there’s a well-worn crawl of classic pubs with some great beer for you to savour’Read More...
West Sussex Adult & Community Learning Service.
Coming soon! Our new brochure for 2010/11 should be available at the end of June.Read More...
Skateboarders trips to skate parks with Splash Youth!
Young skateboarders and BMXers will have the opportunity to access the district’s best Skate parks from Friday 18th June to Friday 30th July 2010Read More...
Storrington Film Nights
A programme of films for Storrington promoted and organised by The Rotary Club of Storrington will resume in September.Read More...
The Mary How Trust Film Society is Delighted to be Screening.
The next presentation from the Mary How Trust Film Society will be The Ghost Writer.Read More...
Storrington Village Day - Saturday 26th June
The annual Village Day will this year be held on Storrington Recreation ground from 2.00pm to 9.00pm on Saturday 26th June.Read More...
Splash Free Family Fun day on June 19th
Storrington based charity Splash! are running a Free Family Fun day at the Dalesdown Centre (near Old Barn Nurseries) on June 19th from 1pm – 4pm.Read More...
Sussex Guild at Parham House.
The Sussex Guild is delighted to be exhibiting at Parham House and Gardens again this summer.Read More...
Win a Hole-in-1 and Drive Off in Style!
The Mary How Trust’s 3rd Annual Golf Tournament has a treat in store for golfers: a fabulous Hole-In-1 prize of an Audi A3 Sportback – worth £18,000!Read More...
Hundreds of unwanted dogs are put to sleep in the U.K. every single day.
Rarely is it a dogs fault when they are taken to a pound or put to sleep. Almost always, it is due to human failure. Failure to train a dog correctly, consistently and responsibly. Failure to see a dog as a long term commitment. Failure to treat it as a dog instead of expecting it to understand human logic and failure to give it enough exercise.Read More...
St Mary's Church, Sullington, nr Storrington, West Sussex - Flower Festival
Flower arrangers and congregation of St Mary's Church, Sullington are pleased to offer the 19th Sullington Flower Festival. - 18th – 20th June 2010, 10.00 – 5.30pm daily.Read More...
Friends of Rydon School Association - SUMMER FETE
SATURDAY 12th JUNE 12 - 3pmRead More...
Common Cranes cause a stir.
The sight of a Common crane on the flood meadows at RSPB Pulborough Brooks nature reserve in spring has become an annual event over the last few years – and this year has been no exception.Read More...
The Wild Sounds of Sussex:
For me, spring is as much about sound as about sun, warmth, flowers and new born lambs. Even before the birds start arriving from Africa, the resident blackbirds, robins and song thrushes are in full song.Read More...
Thakeham Residents to be issued 'Green Cards'
The annual Village Day at Thakeham on 19th June will see the launch of the “Greening Thakeham” campaign, an initiative to encourage the parish’s 700+ households to go green, reducing CO2 emissions while also saving money.Read More...
Village Day.
Rotary Club of Storrington - Storrington & District Round Table & Chanctonbury Lions Club.Read More...
Storrington Table Tennis Club – Division 4 Champions!
Storrington Table Tennis Club is now going from strength to strength, with a hope to include two teams in the league next year and build on its successful first season.Read More...
Sandgate Conservation Society - Sandgate Woods.
Apart from the wildlife that includes most of the English reptiles such as grass snakes, adders and lizards etc. there is also an abundance of flora with the bluebells just about to put on a show that promises to be quite special as they have been held back by the cold weather.Read More...
Wardens at Woods Mill
Woods Mill, one of SWT’s most popular nature reserves, is free to visit and during the spring and summer months visitor numbers increase dramatically.Read More...
Sussex Wildlife Trust Events - June - August 2010
Springwalk Festival - Stanmer Park BrightonRead More...
Horsham District Council Health Walks.
All welcome to guided, free, sociable, HDC walks led by trained volunteers; no need to book, just turn-up at the start point.Read More...
Sussex Wildlife Trust Photography Competition - Wildlife Calendar for Sussex
The winning 12 photographs will feature in an online calendar produced to celebrate Sussex Wildlife Trust’s 50th anniversary in 2011. In addition, the overall winning image will feature in Wildlife the Trust’s members’ magazine, in our monthly e-newsletter and on our website.Read More...
Two Shows for the Price of One!
Storrington audiences will soon have the chance to enjoy a “first”, when Storrington Dramatic Society and professional touring company, The Knapper Experience, share the stage at Sullington Parish Hall for three sparkling evenings of entertainment on 17, 18 and 19 June, commencing at 7.45pm.Read More...
Blooming Great Tea Party Countdown
Marie Curie Cancer Care would like to appeal to the residents of Sussex to show your support by getting involved in the Blooming Great Tea Party event by hosting your own Tea party. Its running from the 12th June to the 12th July and with just three weeks to go the countdown is on to get involved in this one of a kind event. It can be anything from a small gathering in the garden with friends to a large community celebration.Read More...
Washington Arts Festival 2010
Following the enormous success of the 1st Washington Arts Festival we are doing it all over again! So make a note of the dates: Friday June 18th Saturday June 19th and Sunday June 20thRead More...
“When our feet hurt, we hurt all over” - Socrates
Since feet are in constant use and bearing our entire weight on a daily basis, they deserve to be treated with care.Read More...
Storrington Squash Club pulls back from the brink!
“The club was reopened just a week after it’s closure thanks to some fancy footwork by a committee mainly comprised of members who were responsible for building the club some 30 years ago.”Read More...
Storrington Museum
A day of fun will mark the reopening of Storrington Museum on Sunday, May 9.Read More...
Apple Trees
We bought our present house on the strength of the full-size, distinctive, characterful apple trees (‘Bramley Seedling’, ‘Epicure’, ‘Newton Wonder’ and ‘King of the Pippins’) which were flowering on the April day when we first looked round.Read More...
Girl Guides Go Gliding on Centenary Day
Even their leader, Lesley Boon, who normally stays firmly on the ground, enjoyed the experience. She said: “Like many of the guides today, I soared over my house nearby and loved every minute.. It was magical and many of the girls said they’d love to do it again!”Read More...
Storrington Horticultural Society
It is thought that Storrington Horticultural Society may be one of the longest running horticultural societies in the country and definitely in the county.Read More...
Storrington Film Nights
A programme of films for Storrington promoted and organised by The Rotary Club of Storrington.Read More...
Sam Soars Solo on his 16th birthday
After his 15 minute solo flight, Sam said “It was a bit nerve-racking at first and the weather was a bit bumpy in places but it was an amazing feeling to fly entirely on my own for the first time. It’s a really good achievement which I’m very proud of.”Read More...
Brighton University Degree Show
The final year Product Design students at Brighton University will be presenting their projects for all to see.Read More...
Storrington Bowling Club
Like many games, the object of bowls is essentially simple. It can be played by anyone, but to play consistently well demands determination, concentration and practice.Read More...
Bourton on the Water
There is more to Bourton on the Water than just stunning scenery. The town is home to some of the Cotswolds’ most popular tourist attractions.Read More...
Grand re-opening of the Storrington Museum May 9th
Creating an eclectic resource for the community is key for volunteers who are working hard to complete the refurbishment of Storrington and District Museum.Read More...
Borderlines
This is the time when I remake my connection with the weeds in my garden which, at this moment, are, with one exception, quite a charming lot.Read More...
How to make an Easter Bonnet
Bonnets can be made from a variety of materials - from basic straw and boater-style hats to home-made card creations that you can muster up with your child. The latter probably allows for more creativity but if you’re pushed for time and have a ready-made hat at hand, it’ll give you a prominent head start!Read More...
Priory Art Group
Where in Storrington might you find a garden, a pond, some flowers, a dog, some chimpanzees, a mountain, Frank Sinatra, a Malaysian market ..... ?Read More...
St Mary’s First School Fundraiser - a Great Success
On Friday 26th February St Mary’s First School held a Little Black Dress fundraising event.Read More...
The Post Office Vehicle Rally - Sunday 18th April 2010
The Post Office Vehicle Rally has become an established event at Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre and is being held on Sunday 18th April.Read More...
The New Moon
The New Moon in Storrington is well placed on a busy main street and is a great combination of traditional pub values and quality food.Read More...
Storrington Area Help Scheme - become a volunteer
What is it? A group of volunteers who use their own car to transport to and from medical appointments.Read More...
Life in a Pond
Ponds are great; as a gift for wildlife there is nothing better than putting one in your garden and the benefit derived for all sorts of species is matched in equal proportion by the pleasure that you can get from it. Gardens in general provide a great habitat for wildlife and if you combined all the gardens in the UK you would have a huge nature reserve.Read More...
Storrington Village Day - Saturday 26th June
The annual Village Day will this year be held on Storrington Recreation ground from 2.00pm to 9.00pm on Saturday 26th June.Read More...
Storrington & District Museum
January’s weather has, unfortunately, completely upset current plans to refurbish Storrington Museum.Read More...
Join Earth Hour - 8.30-9.30pm on Saturday 27th March
On Earth Hour hundreds of millions of people will come together to call for action on climate change by doing something quite simple—turning off their lights for one hour. The movement symbolises that by working together, each of us can make a positive impact in this fight, protecting our future and that of future generations.Read More...
Chanctonbury Community Playscheme: Appeal for Support
The Chanctonbury Community Playscheme. CCPS has been existence some 32 years and was founded by a group of mothers of ‘Children with Mental and Physical Disabilities’ who got together to provide desperately needed respite care for their children and others like them in the school holidays.Read More...
Storington Dramatic Society Presents - ‘Secondary Cause of Death’
The forthcoming production from Storrington Dramatic Society is “Secondary Cause of Death” by Peter Gordon. Directed by Sue Goble, the play will be performed at 7.45pm on 4, 5 and 6 March at Sullington Parish Hall, Thakeham Road, Storrington.Read More...
Sandgate Singers
Storrington’s local community choir, Sandgate Singers, are looking forward to an exciting spring season.Read More...
Grab that government grant and save energy and money!
As our old inefficient boilers have been working overtime to heat our homes in the chilliest January for decades, it’s worth asking ourselves, is there a more efficient and effective way to heat our homes? And if there is, are there any grants out there to help towards paying for a new efficient boiler or renewable energy system? The good news is, yes, there is! Here are some details of three current government grant schemes.Read More...
Rotary Club Opens Up High Street Shop For Polio Campaign
Storrington Rotary Club are opening up the former Woolwich Bank shop in the High Street, from 15th – 27th February, to publicise and raise funds for Rotary’s ‘Thanks for Life – End Polio Now’ campaign.Read More...
Vintage Rose
Vintage Rose sandwiches and cakes are delicious and fresh because we make them ourselves everyday. We are now offering a variety of healthy options for people who are thinking “low fat” and points for 2010.Read More...
A World Outside Your Window
by Mike Russell, Head of People and Wildlife at Sussex Wildlife TrustRead More...
Update from Storrington & District Museum
For the last four months the Trustees of the Museum have been meeting to prepare the background for an ambitious, but we think perfectly achievable, Heritage Lottery Bid that will enable the Museum to grow and develop over the next ten years and beyond.Read More...
Rydon Community College Celebrates Ofsted Result
Following Ofsted’s recent inspection at Rydon Community College, new Head teacher, Allison Murphy, has spoken about the excellent springboard it has given her to make real progress at the school.Read More...
Local Care Provider switch on the Village Christmas Lights!
The late night shopping event was fantastic; there was something for everyone to do like Santa’s Grotto, a funfair, mulled wine, market stalls and many other attractions.Read More...
Watch out for winter birds flying into Pulborough
Many continental birds visit our shores over the winter, as part of the mass migration from countries as far away as Scandinavia, Iceland and Russia. Despite us feeling the winter chill, many of these birds have come in search of a warmer climate.Read More...
Barking Up The Right Tree
Bark does so much more than act as the outer protective covering of a tree. Over the years it has been used to make canoes, paper and even clothes. Its uses range from medicinal to culinary.Read More...
Perfect Pancakes
Years ago, Christians were forbidden to eat any food derived from living creatures, so meat, dairy products and eggs were off the menu. Therefore, Shrove Tuesday became the day in which people made pancakes to use up their supplies of eggs, milk and butter and as a treat before the fast.Read More...
Stirling Qualities by Lorraine Mace
Stirling, originally a Stone Age settlement and later occupied by the Romans, is where many kings and queens of Scotland ruled and died. Always a bustling town, it is Scotland’s newest city.Read More...
Ancient Therapy by Lorraine Mace
Since far back into antiquity, spas have been considered a source of health and well-being. However, until fairly recent times, the benefits tended to be restricted to those who could afford long visits to these havens.Read More...
How To Bring Back Romance
It’s Valentine’s Day this month, a time when we should all show a little appreciation for our other halves. So, if you’re finding that you’ve both got a little too comfortable, now is the time to rekindle the flame.Read More...
The Black Horse, Findon
So much more than good food By Lisa LaversRead More...
Time of Year
Everyone likes to start the New Year afresh and this often involves making a ritual list of life-enhancing resolutions which are often abandoned by February. The main problem making these declarations is that they are too vague and generalised to be kept, so start 2009 with a fresh outlook and some help in keeping yours.Read More...
Beautiful Bath
Bath, one of the loveliest cities in England. For centuries it has been famous for its restorative mineral waters. A World Heritage Site, the city is filled with cobbled streets, wonderful Regency buildings and, to add to its already impressive beauty, the River Avon meanders through the centre of town.Read More...
What a Load of Rubbish
Landfill sites in both East and West Sussex are basically full up so the County Councils have to look at new sites and inevitably, and understandably, there is fierce local opposition.Read More...
Are you up for the Challenge?
Happy new year! This is traditionally the time that we already feeling somewhat less enthusiastic about all those ambitious resolutions we made at midnight on 1st January.Read More...
Healthy Hair
If your hair has stopped looking at its best, don’t despair!Read More...
Storrington Village Day 2009 Donations
On Thursday 26th November, at the Chanctonbury Leisure Centre, Storrington, presentations were made to the Chanctonbury Leisure Centre, Storrington Explorer Scouts, and the Storrington St George’s Day Committee, as a result of the monies raised from this year’s very successful Storrington Village Day in June.Read More...
Storrington & District Museum Society
10th Anniversary and looking forward to the next decadeRead More...
A Round Table Recipe for Good Works
Thursday 3rd December, Christmas music came from everywhere. It was bitterly cold and there was a huge, one-day-old full moon.Read More...
Learn In The Storrington Area from January 2010
We offer many ways to support your learning including reduced fees for some students.Read More...
New to Michael’s Hair Salon
Whether short and fine, or long and thick ghd styler is perfect for your hair type.Read More...
Storrington tackles traffic speeding
Storrington’s Traffic Action Team, working for the Parish Council and the Community Partnership, has learnt of a number of positive steps being put into place by West Sussex Police over the next few months to combat speeding in the village.Read More...
West Sussex County Times Community Awards
Winner of Best Community Service Award: Storrington Minibus AssociationRead More...
Storrington Squash Club Revitalised!
It is unusual for a town of Storrington’s size to have a squash club with three courts but in 1978 a group of tennis players from the adjacent tennis club met to discuss the formation of the Storrington Squash Club and they managed to raise enough money to build the club - which opened in 1981. By the end of that year there were about 300 playing members and over 200 social members.Read More...
SADCASE launches in Storrington
Storrington And District Classic And Sportscar Enthusiasts or SADCASE is a non profit making club for all motoring fans and petrolheads in Storrington and the surrounding areas.Read More...
Ashington Cougars FC have had a very successful 6 months
First of all the club celebrated its first 10 years being established in 1999 and the club has grown from just one U9 team in the 2001-2 season to currently six teams from U7 to U14.Read More...