SUMMER 2022 | The Bell of outdoor creative learning in Denmark and wider and sisters in Ukraine. This included cake sales, book Scandinavia. Although Forest Schools continue to grow sales, blanket and shoe box collections, blue and yellow in popularity, there are currently only 108 certified day, car washing day, prayer day, art day, games day, Forest School practitioners in the UK. However, the various sponsored events and second hand uniform day. extensive benefits of attending a Forest School have It was quite astonishing just how it involved every single been widely reported around the world. No longer person from little babies to great, great grandparents! limited to Scandinavia, Forest Schools have become increasingly popular around the world, in countries We are an ACE family united in our support for the including the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, families suffering during these terrible circumstances in Spain, Germany and Malaysia. Ukraine at this time. We wanted to develop our Forest School experience Author visits ACE so we have worked in partnership with experts from Steve Clifford, an inspirational author, spent two whole Chichester University to extensively develop our area. days in our school. He led an engaging workshop for This will allow the children the opportunity to explore the whole of Key Stage 2, then Key Stage 1, followed by a woodland environment and provide them with even individual class workshops, focusing on editing. more reasons why loving the outdoors is so important and is so crucial when it comes to constant fighting to The children were enthralled whilst listening to him save our environment. read. Some lucky children even got to ask him a question. He certainly inspired a future generation ACE at the St Nicholas Lent of authors! We are extremely grateful to Steve for Lunches spending time with us here at ACE. A simple lunch of homemade soup, bread and cheese was Children in Key Stage 2 were able to use a stimulus offered on Fridays during Lent around the year 3033 to write an opening to a story at St Nicholas’ following the 12 in which they wake up to a desolate world around Noon Eucharist. Profit made them. We were blown away by their enthusiasm. Steve was shared between Family commented on the quality of the children’s writing and Support Work, Home Start and how impressed he was overall. Worthing Churches Homeless Projects. World Book Day – Year 6 Trip to St Oscar Romero School ACE boys and girls took on a new role at these lunches St Oscar Romero school by serving the congregation at these special events. We invited us to meet an were also fortunate enough to take part in the special author named Elle service prior to lunch. McNicoll. She was truly inspiring and told her Ukraine - An ACE Response story of how she was “Each one of us can make a rejected by publishers. difference. Together we make Elle told us not to let anyone hold us back, because it is change.” our future and our decision what we do with it. I’m guessing every single one Aaron from year 6 said, ‘The author told us that it doesn’t of us is currently trying to stay matter who you are, you can do whatever you want to if positive in general right now, you try hard enough, even if you are at a disadvantage’. with the depressing images everywhere we look at the moment. Each morning I wake considering what is my The Term Ahead place in the world today. Thank you for your continued support during the spring term. We are very lucky to have such supportive parents A powerful quote that always sticks with me is, “God, and staff who always put the needs of our ACE children grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot first. ACE is a dynamic, warm and ambitious place and it change, the courage to change the things I can, and is in a celebratory and wholly positive mood that we are the wisdom to know the difference.” From this, I take delighted to be launching ACE’s summer term, complete the knowledge that I can’t control everything so it’s with all the wonderful events that we have been unable powerful to let that notion go. Focus on the small things to provide for the past two years. We have a busy term you actually can control- in this case, our children and ahead of us with our Summer Fair on the 18th June, our ACE families focused on raising money for the Hope Games, Geography week, residentials, swimming people of Ukraine. gala, various end of year celebrations including plays, drama and art competitions and of course all the events ACE children ran a fortnight of support for our brothers around the Jubilee celebrations. 51
The Bell | SUMMER 2022 Entertaining Arundel 28 High Street, Arundel, West Sussex At Arondelle we have combined the art of coffee with the art of BN18 9AB antiquing. Our small, friendly café is nestled within our intriguing antique and gift shop. Sit in lovely surroundings and enjoy our delicious 01903 884283 Lavazza coffee or tea out of a china cup, and browse the shop at your leisure while you do so. 13 Tarrant Street, Arundel, BN18 9DG £ www.arondelle.co.uk [email protected] 01903 882977 Instagram @arondelle_arundel 25 Tarrant Street, Arundel BN18 9DG Here you will find a wide selection of home-made cakes and pastries, 01903 882222 cream teas, full lunches, lighter snacks – all made on the premises – together with a wide choice of drinks to enjoy your meal. £ The chefs at the new look Butlers are creating beautifully presented, classic, modern cuisine. The light, airy bar and beautiful Mediterranean terrace are open for cocktails, wine, and coffee. Our gorgeous new private dining room is also now open for events, parties or a small get together. ££ www.butlersarundel.co.uk At The China Palace you will not just find a large Shezuan menu but tastes and aromas from every corner of Asia. Malay, Vietmanese & Thai. Our Chefs are varied to bring the taste of Asia to the centre of Arundel. ££ 67 High Street, BN18 9AJ 01903 883702 31 Tarrant Street, Arundel, BN18 9DG Juniper offers a varied selection of delicious meals, both savory and sweet, freshly prepared to order. A charming and very welcoming 07719 386405 environment awaits visitors - many people pop in for coffee and end up staying for lunch, cake or a glass of prosecco! The cosy front opens up London Road, to a spacious room at the back, decorated in a contemporary style. The Arundel, coffee is highly rated and Jenny’s cakes are amazing! “Just the tonic for BN18 9BA hungry visitors”. 01903 883145 £ Instagram @juniper_arundel • www.juniperarundel.co.uk Comfy seating and traditional hospitality you will find hearty food, prepared fresh and daily by our fantastic chef. Our menu changes with the seasons and promises contentment. Rooms available. ££ 52
SUMMER 2022 | The Bell Mill Road, Swanbourne Lodge is situated at the gateway of the magnificent 1,000 Arundel acre Arundel Park. Cream Teas • Open daily all year round • Rowing Boat BN18 9PA Hire • Over 30 Flavours of Ice-Cream available. 01903 884293 £ www.swanbournelodge.co.uk High Street, Arundel, West Sussex, A beautiful Georgian Coaching Inn full of History. Set in the ground of BN18 9AB Arundel Castle, with 37 individually decorated guest bedrooms. Dine with us in our fantastic restaurant or relax in ’The Tap’ which brings a host of 01903 882101 local brewers and vineyards together to offer their finest drinks. Catch some sun in our sun trapped secret garden, a rare offering within Arundel. We look forward to seeing you. ££ www.norfolkarmsarundel.com 2&8 Castle Mews, The Parsons Table offers locally sourced, seasonal food using classical Tarrant St, Arundel, cooking techniques to create incredible flavours. Join us in our comfortable BN18 9DG contemporary space for lunch and dinner and enjoy our sunny terrace in the Summer months. 01903 883477 ££ www.theparsonstable.co.uk The Swan Hotel Our traditional menu makes us one of the very best pubs in Arundel serving food. From our full English breakfast with local sausages and fair- 27-29 High Street, Arundel, BN18 9AG trade espresso, to the classic fish and chips. 01903 882314 ££ The WaTerside Café Family run cafe with motor boat hire right on the River Arun. Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PA £ [email protected] 07779 930236 Arundel You drink - we drive! 4,6 and 8 seater available. Station 01903 884444/889988 www.castlecarsltd.co.uk Food Disabled Access Dogs Allowed Rooms No Dogs Live Music To be included in Entertaining Arundel please call Pauline Allen on 01903 885378 £ = Low price range ££ = Mid price range £££ = High price range 53
The Bell | SUMMER 2022 Helplines Don’t hang up your 0800 numbers are free; 0845 numbers boots just yet! are charged at a local rate. Ok... you’ve retired but your brain hasn’t. Age UK 0808 800 6565 Ok... you’ve retired but your still need stimulus. Ok... you’ve retired but you’ve still got alot to offer. Alcohol Advice Service 08000 241499 • Meet new like minded people in our men-only club Alzheimer’s 01903 262666 • Enjoy monthly, daytime meetings with speaker & lunch • Additional monthly pub lunches with partners Arthritis Care 0808 800 4050 • Enjoy club outings to places of interest • Have the support & friendship of other club members Arun Counselling Centre 01903 714417 The Probus Club Blind 4sight 01243 828555 of Arundel Breast Cancer 0808 800 6000 For retired & semi-retired men Carers (Weds & Thurs) 0808 808 7777 www.arundelprobus.club or phone 01903 882127 Childline 0800 1111 Citizens Advice Bureau 0344 4771171 Quality Community Stroke Team 01903 843600 Care Cruse Bereavement Care 0300 311 9959 (24 hr answerphone) 01273 671899 CraŌsmanship Deaf Association (Minicom) Reliable Friendly Dentist 24/7 01903 882273 Reputable Drug Advice (24 hrs) 0300 123660 Ethical Eating disorders: National Helpline 01603 621414 Meningitis (24 hrs) 0808 800 3344 General Builders, CreaƟng and Mental Health Sussex 0800 030 9500 Improving Homes for Over 70 years Multiple Sclerosis Society 0808 800 8000 www.tunmoredesign.co.uk National Debtline 0808 808 4000 Rape Crisis Surrey & Sussex E: [email protected] (RCSAS) 0808 802 9999 T: 01903 723791 Relate F: 01903 731825 01903 202512 Samaritans Freephone Unit 2 Hollyacre, Award winner 116 123 Toddington Lane Scope 0808 800 3333 LiƩlehampton, West Sussex BN17 7PP 54
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The Bell | SUMMER 2022 Directory of Groups To make any changes or to be added to these listings please call Gill on 889918. ARTS Nina Bryant 722229 Sharon Blaikie [email protected] Arundel Art Society David Shilston 885866 Arundel Festival of the Arts Arundel Museum Society Arundel Players [email protected] Downland Art Society Michelle Brown 236721 Drip Action Theatre Bill Brennan 885250 / 07761 652154 Poetry Arun, Warwick Court Diane Ayling 882819 Sussex Scribes Calligraphy Cathy Stables 01243 782240 [email protected] MUSIC Arun Choral Society Arundel Community Singers Caroline Cox [email protected] Debbie Wells www.pheonix-bigband.co.uk Phoenix Big Band Isabelle Pietersz 07976 313733 Sarah Prideaux 882830 Riversong Laura Murray The Alternatives 884760 Arundel’s own Rock Band The George Singers - Burpham [email protected] The Hanover Band Stephen Neiman 889996 [email protected] 07787 169977 PRE-SCHOOL The Learning Tree Chuckleberries Pre-School Bury Village Hall 01798 831407 Gill Hart YOUNGSTERS 01903 773758 [email protected] 1st Arundel Beavers 07955 782854 07754 947053 1st Arundel Rainbows Rachel Stanford 0845 4741908 3rd Arundel (St Nicholas) Guides Karen Snewin Ist Arundel Scout Group www.arundelscouts.org.uk 07974008392 or 01243 552033 (Beavers, Cubs & Scouts) Lynn Kendall [email protected] Arundel Youth Club 01903 882431 [email protected] Centurion Explorer Scouts, Arundel Bob Rendall 0845 2691908 882262 Scout Hall Bookings 368248 St Nicholas Church Parents, Carers and Toddlers 882756 889825 SOCIAL 884156 Arundel Bridge Club Marion Denney Arundel Catenian Association Jim Edwards Go Club Sue Paterson Men’s Breakfast Les Voke 56
SUMMER 2022 | The Bell The Victoria Institute [email protected] 01903 884786 Women’s Institute (Green Lane) Elizabeth Parry [email protected] 01903 883729 SPORTS Tricia Simpson [email protected] Chairman: Mark Harrington 07795 594944 Arundel Boat Club www.arundelfc.co.uk 07859 108941 Arundel Bowling Club Membership Secretary, Karen Byrne 882548 Arundel Cricket Club Coach: Colin Piper 07887652618 Arundel Football Club [email protected] www.arundel-lido.com [email protected] Arundel Lawn Tennis Club 882404 Phil McErlain 734335 Arundel Lido Secretary: Steve Love 02380-694988 or 7585553707 Carole Barker Arunners Running Club www.arundelpilates.co.uk 01903 882734 Arundel Petanque Club Fiona Howells 07456 427172 Arundel Pilates James Rufey 882462 Arundel Yoga Club Dawn Bailey Friends of Arundel Castle 07961 171567 Cricket Club (FACCC) Yoga for the Community SPECIAL GROUPS Arundel Agenda 21 Kay Wagland [email protected] 884926 Arundel Bus Group Pauline Halls 882732 Arundel Chamber of Commerce Sharon Blaikie [email protected] Arundel Community Land Trust Hilary Knight [email protected] Arundel Community Orchard Group Nell Paton 01903 885300 Arundel Community Partnership Andy Batty 883571 Arundel Fairtrade Group Pip Young 884311 Bob Tanner Arundel Gardens Association Anne Alidina 882127 James Hazelgrove Arundel for Peace in Palestine Irene Holmes 01903 882758 Richard Esling Arundel Masonic Lodge [email protected] Arundel Riding for the Disabled [email protected] Arundel Wine Society John Munro 01903 882061 ASCA Arundel Surgery Julia Plumstead 07884 491094 Community Association Richard Brennan [email protected] Forget-me-not Dementia Group www.arundelprobus.club 882191 Macular Support Group Chairman Angela Standing Mid Arun Valley Environmental Survey 01903 884997 07786540889 Probus Club of Arundel 718639 Royal British Legion 07743 159437 Say Aphasia Say Aphasia [email protected] 07796143118 St Nicholas Bellringers David Hall 01903 884724 [email protected] Swallow Club Daniel Hodson 07801 233094 57
The Bell | SUMMER 2022 Useful Numbers Airports: Gatwick 0844 8920322 Heathrow 0844 3351801 Buses: Stansted 0844 3351803 Southampton 0844 4817777 Chamber of Commerce: Arun Community Transport Churches: Compass Travel 01903 792110 Stagecoach 01903 690025 Councils: 01903 237661 Enquiries District Councillor: 07780 705813 Electricity: Baptist Gas: Cathedral 01243 587199 / 07711 889388 Hospitals: St Nicholas 01903 882297 Arun District 01903 882262/885209 Library: Town Council 01903 737500 MP: Andrew Griffith • Messages for Arundel Town Councillors may be 01903 882954 Museum: left at the Town Hall office and will be forwarded. Police: West Sussex 01243 777100 Post Office: 01903 884678 Schools: Paul Dendle Streetlights: 0800 0727282 Surgery: Emergency Tourist Information Office: 0800 111999 Trains: Escape 01243 788122 Water: St Richard’s 01903 882543 58 Arundel 01903 205111 Worthing 01903 883188 Enquiries [email protected] 01903 885866 Enquiries 999 101 Emergency 01903 882510 Non-emergency 01903 882113 Delivery and Sorting Office 01903 883149 Post Office Counter 01903 882115 C of E Primary 08457 581622 St Philip’s Catholic Primary Faults 01903 882191 01903 882517 Appointments 01903 737838 Emergencies Enquiries 08457 484950 Linkline Enquiries 0330 303 0368 Leakline 0800 820999
Martin Steels Ltd QP:Quarter of a page ad 6/7/10 SUMMER 2022 | The Bell Martin Steels Limited 11 The Causeway Arundel Optometrist & Contact Lens Practitioner West Sussex • Comprehensive Eye Examinations BN18 9JJ including Glaucoma Testing & Retinal Imaging NHS tests for eligable patients Friendly family Solicitors specialising in Residential • Contact Lens Complete Care Plan Conveyancing Complete fitting and follow up service We offer: • Latest Budget & Designer frames available • Regular Personal Contact • Wide range of Sunglasses in stock • No Abortive Costs Opening Times: 01903 331021 Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm [email protected] (01903) 883444 www.kennysolicitors.co.uk We also prepare Wills & 39 Tarrant Street, Arundel, BN18 9DG Probate Applications also at 5 Old Mill Square, Storrington Please call Emma Grundy on 01243 887880 or email www.martinsteels.com [email protected] 59
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