A group of parents in a Sussex town have come together to dress up as superheroes in response to the ‘killer clown’ craze.

Terry Culleton, his partner Hayley Brown and several others came up with the idea in a bid to make children feel safe.

Terry, from Hastings, said: “Due to the craze hundreds of school kids are terrified to go to school or out for Halloween this year.

“A lot of them won’t even sleep in their own rooms now, so my partner and I and a few parents got together to be superheroes for the kids to make them smile and feel safe again.

“We will be dressing up and joining parents outside local schools in and around Hastings to meet and greet the children after school to reinforce their faith in characters.

“We are also throwing a Halloween party on October 31 for all the children who are too scared to go out and enjoy Halloween so they have somewhere to go, have fun and feel safe.”

He said a webpage has been set up on Facebook, called Super Heroes at your local schools, which already has more than 700 members since it was launched last week.

Terry added: “Parents are asking us to attend their homes because their children are too scared to go to bed. We dress up as superheroes like Ironman. The ‘killer clown’ craze is getting really bad as children are saying they don’t want to go to school, worried clowns are going to follow them. You know what kids’ imaginations are like.”

The so-called ‘killer clown’ craze appears to have been inspired by terrifying pranks in South Carolina in the USA, where police first received reports of clowns lurking near launderettes and trying to lure children into the woods. In some incidents in the UK, the ‘clowns’ have been spotted carrying knives, baseball bats and other offensive weapons.

There have been reports children have been left frightened following encounters with clowns in the county, such as in Eastbourne.

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Last weekend I was tidying my cellar – yes I’m lucky enough to have one!

Twenty years ago when we were moving, it was a prime requirement, due to the industry in which I work. I basically was looking for a cellar with a house attached.

During my tidying, I came across a few old bottles which had been rather neglected for rather a long time. This brought me back to the vexed question of ‘How long do you keep a wine?’ or indeed ‘How long will a Wine Keep?’

There is, of course, no easy answer since there are so many different wines available from across the globe. It is further complicated by changes which are constantly occurring in both wine-making and in consumer desires or expectations, led to some extent by fashion. A few years ago, I would never have dreamed of opening a bottle of red Bordeaux until it was at least three years old, even for a ‘petit chateau’ wine at the more affordable end of the price spectrum. Last week, however, I enjoyed a bottle of red Bordeaux AC from 2015 – barely a year old, since the wine was still fermenting in October of that year. It was a fruity style with low tannins but plenty of body, specifically made to be drunk young, since there is demand for this style of wine.

In terms of dry white wines, my general rule of thumb is the same as with rosé – the younger the better. There are some exceptions to this, particularly concerning the more expensive end of Burgundy and Bordeaux and also with a number of high quality Chardonnays. But for ‘everyday’ drinking, dry whites need to be fresh and crisp in order to appreciate the fruit character and the aromas. From the southern hemisphere, such as New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, I am already seeking out the 2016 vintage which is starting to be available.

Sometimes, if you are lucky, some very old bottles can be quite surprising and immensely enjoyable. And sometimes they are disappointing, fit only for adding to your salad dressing. During my cellar sort-out, I retrieved one such old bottle and decided to see if it was still drinkable. It was a 1977 Gewurztraminer Beerenauslese from Austria, a sweet white wine made by Lenz Moser. Having cleaned off 39 years of dust and cobwebs, I set about pulling the cork. This, unfortunately, is one of the problems of old wines – the wine may last but often the corks don’t. This one crumbled to pieces and went in instead of out. Setting to with a fine sieve, I poured a glass. The colour was a deep tawny and the aromas were of dried fruits, figs, toffee and…...Madeira. Over this long time, the wine had been transformed into something completely different from the original. It was truly maderised and very reminiscent of a Bual Madeira.

The sweetness had dried out a little, and there was no discernible trace of the Gewurztraminer grape variety. It was medium sweet, but with outstanding depth and complexity of flavour. Its longevity had been helped by the fact that it was made by a top quality Austrian producer and had started off with high levels of both acidity and residual sweetness.

At 39 years old it was a wonderful and unusual surprise. A great accompaniment to free-range roast guinea fowl with Agen prunes and butternut squash.

Part of an indoor athletics facility in Broadbridge Heath could be retained as part of a council U-turn.

An application for the £12.3m replacement leisure centre has been submitted by agents acting for Horsham District Council to planning officers, which includes a six-court sports hall, gym, studios, changing facilities, clip and climb area, sensory room, and cafe.

However the indoor athletics track, also known as the tube, is due to be cut in half, with the remaining space expected to be used for storage. Members of the leisure centre’s Joint User Group (BJUG) have objected to its loss, and now Sport England has officially objected to the application.

However fresh documents submitted by HDC suggest the remaining part of the tube could now be used for indoor athletics.

Writing to the council, Paul Kornycky, chairman of BJUG, said the group would welcome a ‘non change of use’ for the tube, but the building would need some modifications to make it appropriate for the original use.

He added: “An extra couple of metres length is easily achievable and would make a huge impact to the activities that currently take place there.”

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Plans for a dementia care facility north of Cowfold have been deferred by the council.

Medicrest are looking for permission for a building to house 32 residents to replace existing dementia annex at Homelands Care Home off the A281.

Horsham District Council officers recommended that the scheme be refused due to issues with the design of the building, and the lack of information on the need for such a facility in a countryside location.

But members of HDC’s Development Control South decided to defer the application on Tuesday, as many councillors supported the new facility in principle.

Roger Clarke (Con, Cowfold, Shermanbury and West Grinstead), who helped set up the Horsham District Dementia Action Alliance, called the officers’ recommendation a ‘real slap in the face’.

He explained how there was a great need in the district for such facilities for residents with dementia, but did express disappointment a representative from the care home had not come to the committee meeting, and admitted the proposed new building did ‘not look the most attractive from the outside’.

Jonathan Chowen (Con, Cowfold, Shermanbury and West Grinstead) agreed, but proposed deferring the application as a sensible way forward as the design was ‘quite brutal’.

Nigel Jupp (Con, Billingshurst and Shipley) said it would be ‘cloud cuckoo’ to think that large suitable sites for dementia facilities would become available in built up areas given the housing ‘crisis’.

He added: “I think this site is eminently suitable.”

Paul Clarke (Con, Pulborough and Coldwaltham) pointed out that they had approved a similar application in Pulborough recently, but called postponing a decision ‘quite sensible’.

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Plans for 100 homes on the edge of Pulborough have been refused by Horsham District Council.

A total of 52 letters of objection to the scheme on land north east of Glebelands were received by the council and its officers recommended the application be rejected as it was in the countryside outside the village’s built up area boundary.

Members of HDC’s Development Control South Committee decided to reject the application on Tuesday with councillors arguing the scheme was premature before Pulborough’s neighbourhood plan had been completed.

Speaking in objection Rachael Espezel, who lives in Drovers Lane, argued that when surveyed Pulborough residents had argued in favour of developing brownfield rather than greenfield land.

Lydia Parker, another Drovers Lane resident, added: “Pulborough is full. If this development goes ahead it will have a major impact on the village.”

Andy Tilbrook, speaking for Pulborough Parish Council, explained that as part of the neighbourhood plan process the final sites had not been allocated, but initial work showed the site could accommodate closer to 50 new homes.

He added: “Although we have yet to make that assessment we think the signs are positive for this particular site.”

He pointed out that the properties Drovers Lane on the edge of the village had been built on greenfields.

Guy Dixon, a chartered planner for Savills and agent for the scheme, argued that the site’s inclusion in the emerging neighbourhood plan meant the principle of development had been ‘confirmed as being sustainable’.

However councillors disagreed.

Paul Clarke (Con, Pulborough and Coldwaltham) said: “I think this development at this point in time is premature.”

Meanwhile Brian Donnelly (Con, Pulborough and Coldwaltham) suggested that in the future they would have to look at developing the site as there were not many other alternatives

He added: “We have no option. The Government is going to say jump, and we are going to say how high.”

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Miniature donkeys Louis and Dolly will be at the Cancer Research UK shop in East Street, Horsham, for the Stand Up 2 Cancer campaign, 11am to 3pm, on Saturday.

Members of the public are invited to come along and meet them. Staff and volunteers will also be holding a raffle, tombola and cake sale with home made cakes from their volunteers.

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Author and psychologist Richard Gross gave a fascinating lecture on the Theories of Grief to Cruse West Sussex Bereavement Volunteers on Saturday 1st October, at the Lodge Hill Centre near Pulborough.

Over 60 volunteers attended their Annual Conference, delighted to have such an excellent opportunity and a chance to celebrate all the charity does to support people at a very vulnerable time in their lives. West Sussex High Sheriff Mark Spofforth OBE also attended, along with representatives of many community organisations interested in bereavement care. In his Chairman’s Report, Michael Milligan, Area Chair of Cruse West Sussex Area, said how important it was to provide high calibre training to its workforce. “This is a special day for us to be inspired, encouraged and informed; the Area has supported a record number of bereaved people this year and it is vital that our volunteers feel supported too, having exciting opportunities to learn and time to reflect on all that has been achieved.”

If you are bereaved or supporting someone who is struggling to cope after someone has died, contact the Cruse West Sussex 24 hour Answer-phone Service on: 0300 311 9959 or email: westsussexarea@cruse.org.uk

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On October 2 the Methodist Hall in London Road, Horsham, was transformed into a flower filled tea room for a fund raising event on behalf of the children’s charity ‘Action for Children’.

Entitled ‘Tea at the Ritz’ those who attended were treated to a traditional afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones and delicious home made cakes all served in immaculate bone china by waitresses in black and white.

During the course of the afternoon the guests were treated to musical interludes provided by two talented young musicians, Josh Thomson on violin and Joseph Fenwick on classical guitar. There were also readings and poetry on a ‘Tea time’ theme read by Rebecca Duff and Barbara Lunn.

The event raised nearly £500 and the fund raising committee of ‘Action for Children’ would like to thank everyone who took part for their support.

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The longest serving employee at South Downs Nurseries in Hassocks has retired at the age of 69.

Michael Stevenson, of Haywards Heath, has worked at the site for an amazing 42 years.

Michael, who suffers from learning and speech difficulties, started work in the original garden centre in 1974, long before it was purchased by the Tate family.

Garden centre manager Mark Hillyard says: “Michael has been a favourite among customers and employees for some years.

“He is a gentle soul and has always been very polite and thoughtful to everyone.

“His difficulties were never an issue. He was a part of the business for such a long time, he shall certainly be missed.”

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Henfield Garden Club’s upcoming events are:

- Tuesday, November 1, 7pm For members (free), guests welcome - £3 per person: Making Sense of the Weather

Ian has been forecasting the weather for many years, appearing regularly on BBC Sussex and other TV shows he will be familiar to listeners of ‘Dig It’ on Sunday mornings with his forecasts for the month ahead. With his knowledge and understanding from historical to present day weather events he will entertain and educate us with facts and figures which may help us make sense of the all important weather for us gardeners.

- Tuesday December 6, 7 for 7.30 pm For members only: The Garden Club Christmas Social at The Henfield Hall.

This year it will have a Scottish theme with turnips, swedes, tatties and rumbledetumps as well as a return of last year’s popular band. Tickets at £14.50 can be obtained from the Social Secretary, Daphne, or at the 1st November meeting.

- Tuesday January 3, 7pm For members (free), guests welcome - £3 per person: AGM in The Henfield Hall

To be followed by a short talk on the care and maintenance of our trees with a questions and answers session by James Cox, Henfield Tree Surgeon.

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Police are warning residents in the Mid Sussex area to ensure sheds are locked and secure after a number were broken into recently.

A garden shed was broken into in Kemps, Hurstpierpoint, Although this was reported on Wednesday October 12 it could have happened from Monday October 10.

The shed’s padlock was removed and various items were stolen, including a chainsaw, hedge cutter and power drill.

Three other sheds were broken into in Woodsland Road, Hassocks, on Wednesday October 12.

The padlocks and fittings were broken overnight but it is not yet known what was stolen.

The family of a missing Bognor Regis man say they are ‘incredibly worried about him’ in an appeal for help to find him.

Anthony O’Neil was last seen leaving his address in Aldwick Road at about 11am on Wednesday, October 19, police said.

Both police and his family are increasingly concerned for the welfare of the 57-year-old, whose disappearance is said to be out of character.

Mr O’Neil’s niece, Courtney Hempel, contacted the Observer and said: “He has no money, no spare clothes and no mobile. He currently has Korsakoff syndrome (which) is a chronic memory disorder.

“We are all incredibly worried about him.

“He knows people around Crawley and East Grinstead.

“He also likes spending time around Bognor Regis for fishing. So he could be anywhere.”

Police have described him as white, about 5ft 10in, of slim build, with short brown hair.

He wears glasses, and was last seen wearing a black leather jacket and dark blue jeans.

Anyone with any information about his whereabouts is asked to contact 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101, quoting serial 1201 of 19/10.

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Thieves have targeted two vans in the Mid Sussex area recently, taking various tools.

A works van parked in Holders, Albourne, was broken into overnight on Thursday, October 13.

A cordless drill, hammer drill, chisels and a 4in cutter were stolen.

Between 3pm on the same day and 12.10pm on October 14 in Sayers Common, a Mercedes van was broken into and various tools stolen.

These included a Festell saw and hoover, a black Stanley toolbox of tools and a Bosch drill.

The van was parked at the Sayers Common Village Hall in London Road.

An unsuccessful attempt to fight off a High Court challenge to Henfield’s neighbourhood plan is set to cost Horsham District Council at least £28,000.

The Government has encouraged parish councils to shape development in their areas through the Localism Act, and Henfield was one of the first in the district to see its plan formally adopted.

But developers looking to build 72 homes on the Sandgate Nurseries site to the west of the village lodged a judicial review against the plan.

HDC rejected the application back in November 2014, and the developer’s appeal is currently with the Secretary of State.

Late last week a High Court judge found in favour of the developers.

A HDC spokesman said: “The council’s legal fees to help the parish defend the local community’s neighbourhood plan for the preparation of advice and documents submitted in advance of the High Court hearing was £21,800 plus £7,000 for legal representation at the High Court hearing.

“In addition to these costs the council will have to pay a contribution towards the claimants costs, which is currently under negotiation.”

Ray Osgood, chairman of the Henfield Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group, said the decision was ‘very disappointing’ after the ‘huge amount of work’ on its plan.

He explained that Henfield Parish Council will consider how to proceed at its next meeting on Tuesday November 1.

Ray Dawe, leader of HDC, said: “It is very regrettable that the High Court has quashed the entire neighbourhood plan for Henfield. The council has fully embraced localism and therefore we have whole-heartedly supported all our communities in formulating their neighbourhood plans.

“The vast majority of people in Henfield took part in the process of developing the plan and made their feelings known about where development should and shouldn’t take place. The plan was unanimously agreed by all district council members.

“To have an entire plan quashed as a result of one developer’s determination to build on one site in the village is extremely disappointing.

“However as the matters raised by the judge are reasonably straightforward to address, we are able to continue to work with Henfield Parish Council so that we can get the Henfield Neighbourhood Plan in place as swiftly as possible.”

”We will also review what other measures may need to be put in place to ensure that the chances of such circumstances occurring against other neighbourhood plans are minimised.”

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Local charities will be holding stalls and talking about the opportunities they offer at the Mid Sussex Volunteer Fair on Saturday 22nd October, 10am – 1pm at Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill.

The fair has been organised by Horsham and Mid Sussex Voluntary Action (HAMSVA), a local charity which aims to support not-for-profit organisations by helping them promote and fill volunteering opportunities.

Many local charities and community groups simply could not function without the help and dedication of people who give up precious time to offer their skills and experience.

But volunteering is not just about giving, it’s also about gaining. Young people and people of working age find that volunteering improves their career prospects – it builds confidence, improves social and communication skills, provides valuable work experience, references for future employment and generally improves CVs.

Older people and those who have reached retirement appreciate that volunteering brings an opportunity to carry on using their skills in a positive and useful way as well as remaining mentally healthy and socially active.

We have asked some local volunteers to tell us about their experience.

Volunteers from Mid Sussex Children and Family Centres said this: “Volunteering for a few hours each week may not seem a lot to give in the short term, but in the long term it all adds up. It made a world of difference to me in so many ways, least of all it got me out of the house,” “Being with the family centre has certainly helped me get my sparkle back!” “It is nice being surrounded by positivity,” “It has been a really worthwhile thing to do - it helps make you feel human,” “It’s a good feeling not to be seen as ‘just a Mum’.”

If you can’t make it to the Fair then contact HAMSVA by emailing volunteercentre@hamsva.org.uk or phone 01444 258102 and find out about the many ways that you can get involved in volunteering in your community.

Also don’t forget to look in the Middy to read our volunteering column advertising new opportunities!

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Anthony O’Neil, reported missing from Bognor Regis, has been found safe and well, police said.

The 57-year-old was located at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton at about 10am on Friday, October 21, according to Sussex Police.

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Prostate cancer patients have donated £25,000 to Western Sussex Hospitals Trust to help buy a biopsy machine that makes diagnosis easier.

Patients at St Richard’s, Worthing and Southlands Hospitals had to travel out of West Sussex to get this treatment. But the new £85,000 machine at St Richard’s Hospital, Chichester, will allow men to be treated locally.

The money was raised by local members of the Prostate Cancer Support Organisation, the largest patient-run support organisation for prostate cancer in the country.

Roger Bacon from Rustington is chairman of the organisation. He said: “The new equipment is a huge step forward in making diagnosis easier and more accurate. Prostate cancer patients along the south coast have worked to raise money and we are pleased to help supply the state of the art systems to our local hospitals.”

Almost every prostate cancer patient has to have samples taken of their cancer tumour so that doctors can see how aggressive the cancer is, and the biopsy is part of the diagnosis.

The new equipment draws together ultrasound and MRI scan information, presenting it on a screen, which enables the surgeon to accurately pinpoint the tumour to get the required samples. Potentially infectious areas are avoided and because the patient is asleep he is more comfortable.

Figures suggest that 40,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year in UK and around 10,000 die of it. The earlier it is diagnosed the more likely it will be treated effectively.

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A family-friendly pub restaurant in Goring has reopened its doors to the public following a complete makeover.

The Sussex Yeoman has created 13 jobs in the process of providing a fresh look to the popular venue.

The pub has been transformed into a bright, colourful and modern venue as it recently opened as a Hungry Horse.

Dean Harris-Eckett, general manager at the pub said: “The Sussex Yeoman provides a fantastic venue for families to get together and enjoy a meal or night out, so we are excited to be able to continue to do this with new, improved surroundings.

“The opening was a real success with great feedback on the new menu and bright, colourful interiors. We are looking forward to welcoming more guests in the coming weeks.”

Marc McGuigan, business unit director for Hungry Horse, said: “The refurbishment has improved the look and feel of the Sussex Yeoman and we are pleased to see the fantastic reaction from the local community. We hope families continue to come to enjoy the new menu and relaxed family atmosphere Hungry Horse is so well known for.”

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Councillors deferred plans for a major housing development west of Chichester after scores of residents raised concerns over access.

See our coverage of the meeting, including analysis and key comments, below.

Two deaf students from Northbrook College have celebrated their recent graduation with creative degrees.

Jonathan Hajebi and Adam Rea were supported throughout their studies by qualified communication support workers - using British sign language - and a specialist tutor for deaf learners.

Jonathan Hajebi studied at Northbrook College for eight years, progressing through college level courses before embarking on a foundation degree in acting. All of his productions integrated sign language into the script and performances were interpreted into British sign language by a qualified member of staff.

Sarah Maynard, Communication Support Worker, said, “Jonathan has grown in confidence and independence over the years at Northbrook as well as developing his practical and academic skills.”

Adam Rea started studying at Northbrook in 2013 on the foundation degree in photography, covering fashion, editorial and advertising photography. Adam achieved a 2:1 BA (hons) degree and has developed his professional skills as a photographer.

Sarah added: “I have worked with and supported both learners in the classroom as a Communication Support Worker and feel privileged to have been part of their academic growth and success. It was a huge honour for me to sign for Jon and Adam, as well as their guests, at the graduation ceremony and I wish them both all the very best for their next steps after Northbrook.”

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