Lindfield Times April 2008

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* LINDFIELD HIGH STREET TREES UPDATE ** NEW RIGHTS OF WAY ORDERS SECURED BY LOCAL MAN *

* STAND UP GIRLS WELCOMED TO THE VILLAGE ** PUT ON YOUR WELLIES FOR THE VILLAGE SPRING CLEAN *

‘Investing in your Village Community’

Lindfield & Village Times Magazine April 2008

If It’s on, It’s In

3rd Country Market(Sheila Hobbs 483396)

5th Lindfield Village Spring Clean(Parish Council)

Charity Supper Dance(Mrs Cramp 244274)

6th Ruwach Christian Church Service(Janet Hilton 459025)

10th Country Market(Sheila Hobbs 483396)


16th Lindfield Preservation SocietyAGM with a presentation byStreetmate (Alan Gomme 483086)


20th Ruwach Christian Church Service(Evening)(Janet Hilton 459025)


KEH Film Show

26th Lindfield Bonfire Society Event(Colin Vinall 487722)


King Edward HallDiary of EventsApril 2008

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A very warm welcome to all our new readersin Ardingly, Danehill, Horsted Keynes,Balcombe, West Hoathly, Newick, Balcombeand Lindfield rural.

We are pleased to announce that the ruralversion of Lindfield Times is now serveringthe additional villages under the magazinename, The Village Times.

We have been keen over the last few monthsto expand the current magazine in to villagessurrounding the Lindfield area but wanted tomake a unique magazine, thus born theVillage Times.

We hope our new villages will welcome theVillage Times as keenly as our Lindfieldreaders did almost 3 years ago.

There are so many local topical issues goingon at the moment in all the rural areas whichhave a direct impact on all our readers. Weare grateful to those who contribute articlesand news stories concerning their village andwould welcome readers from all local villagesto send us information to print in any of thepublications.

If you would like to be a regular contributor toeither the Lindfield or Village Times, pleaseemail us any interesting articles and we willfind room to give you space.

We are particularly interested in hearingabout forthcoming events, news and updatesfrom clubs and societies, parish council newsand forthcoming public meetings or villagehall programmes and diary of events.

Every month we’d love to write an insidestory, see page 6 & 7 for this month’s profile.

Please ensure all future articles are sentto ‘[email protected]’

Jeremy Crooks

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A number local people, have Won a four year campaign to have two Rights of Way establishedat Ardingly Reservoir.These Applications started in January 2004 when various fences and gates were installed bythe landowner at Ardingly Reservoir, some crossing footpaths. The disputed paths run fromexisting rights of way, leading from College Road, past the College Farmhouse to the Reservoir,via the Shellbrook Treatment works up to the Boathouse, south the Rivers Wood and theBalcombe Viaduct.

This application for the three paths to be established as Rights of Way was disputed by twoparties, which lead to it being discussed in February 2006 by West Sussex County Council’sRight of Ways Committee, at County Hall. Timothy Forbes spoke at the meeting as theApplicant, which lead the committiee to a unanimous decision in favour that a map modificationorder should be made for these paths.

One path leading from the Shellbrook Treatment Works, to Rivers Wood and Balcombe Viaduct,was then further disputed by the two parties. This lead to a two day local Public Enquiry inJanuary 2008, to which the two landowners, who objected to the 200 metres under dispute, senttwo teams of London Barristers After two days of both sides cross questioning the GovernmentInspector has just ruled narrowly in favour of the landowners,despite an additional 100 metres of the path owned by ArdinglyCollege being uncontested.

This now closes the path from Shellbook to Rivers Wood, whichwas the only southern footpath from Ardingly Reservoir, withoutclimbing a steep hill via the Boathouse to Rivers Wood.

Several Lindfield Residents completed 'user evidenced forms',for all three paths, some having walked along this third disputedpath with their dogs for periods of twenty years or more.

A special mention must go to Mr Alan Gunson, for his firmsupport with these applications as a long term path user, alsoattending and speaking at the Inquiry, which was so important

if you had sent in a 'user evidence form' to confirm yourcase.

Everyone can now enjoy unobstructed use of the two newlyestablished rights of way while walking at Ardingly Reservoir,which are now published on the new Ordnance SurveyMaps.

By Timothy Forbes

Campaigners WIN two new rights of way...

Now closed passage from Shellbrook to the Viaductand Rivers Wood, halfway along the new Rights of

Way plan

New right of way from existing path byArdingly College Farmhouse, down toShellbrook and then up to Reservoir

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Inside Story - ‘Our Farm’Its Sunday 9th March, 4am, and I’m drinking a cup of tea whilstwaiting for one of our Sussex cows to calve. I’ve had two hourssleep so far tonight having delivered a couple of sets of lambsearlier. Why am I doing this?

Well it’s a passion. A passion to produce not just food to sustainbut a fully traceable, high quality product; bred, born and naturallyreared with great care on the farm. Creating an exceptional endproduct that has lived a life of happiness, after all every piece of meat we eat was once a livinganimal.

My partner, Trevor, and I purchased our farm in March 2004which was in a poor state of repair. Both from farming back-grounds, we have worked tirelessly, with the much appreciatedhelp of friends and family, to improve and renovate the farm tomake it the thriving enterprise it is today.

Our aim is to create a shop on the farm where you can come todo your whole weekly food shop, get in touch with seasonal

cycles and understand the importance of low impact local production. We use a local abattoir toreduce any stress on the animals and minimise food miles.

Our traditional breed, free range pork (with perfect crackling every time), lamb, beef & chickenhave the most amazing flavour and succulence. Fresh homegrown and locally sourced seasonal vegetables and fruit havethe freshness and taste as if you’d grown them yourself but without all the hard work. Cakes, pies & ready meals made onsite using our own produce and specially selected ingredientsand so much more from the farm along with a few special locallysourced treats such as Black Pig Orchard Apple Juice producedwithin two miles of the farm, completely additive free and exclusive to The Old Dairy.

Why not drop in Thursday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm, takea look at the animals and browse around the shop.Alternatively, come and visit on our open day, Sunday1st June 11am – 4pm, as part of the national Open FarmSunday event aimed at increasing awareness of whereand how the foods we eat are produced. Check out ourwebsite www.theolddairyfarmshop.co.uk for moreinformation.

Well it’s now 5.30am. We have another beautiful addition to the farm, allthe animals are checked and I’m washed and ready to go back to bed, wellfor an hour, after all it is Sunday and I think I deserve a bit of a lie in beforestarting all over again.

We look forward to seeing you, Sharon & Trevor xx

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We believe in producing naturally fresh, additive free, wholesome food at a very competitive price.

Slowly grown, traditional and local breeds, bred and reared with care in the heart of beautiful Sussex.

I got the Editor to take me on a Jolly !It didn’t take me long to get out of the office with the editor, as we took a trip out the the OldDairy Farm in March, just before calfing started. It was fantastic to see what the fsmily haveadone and also how they run the farm. All of the farm animals were in perfect condition and

were roaming around in open space soaking up the country air and sunshine. The animals wereso relaxed and tame they allowed Jeremy’s daughter to stroke them, many of the breading

animals had names. There was a male pig called ‘Odd Job’ I’ll let you work out how he got thatname ! Of course we had some samples from the shop on the farm, the home-reared pork andleek sausages were really tasty (and no fat came out from them when cooking them) and the

‘Black Pig Orchard Apple Jiuce’ was probably the most natural product I have tasted for years, itwas nothing like what you buy at the supermarket. Rearing poultry myself, I couldn’t resist

visiting the chicken house, just like my Warrens, the thousand or so girls were happily cluckingaway. Do take a trip out to the farm, it’s well worth a visit. Open Thurs to Sat 10am to 5pm


Engagement

David Robbins (formerly of Highbrook)

is pleased to announce the engagementof his daughter

Stefanie Louiza Robbins

to

Kevin Peter Elliott

‘Ardingly’

Stefanie is the daughter of the late Cicely‘Cindy’ Robbins (nee Watson) of Ardingly

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High Street Tree’s - ‘The New Twist’ Exclusive Report

There has been long debate at all levels of local government about what should happen to thetrees in Lindfield high street.

Everyone agrees they have clearly grown too large and the pavements and High street areclearly being affected but the significant root structure. Now it has been decided the trees willhave to go something needs to be done.

Brian Budd, the newly appointed Tree Preservation Officer, forwarded a very interesting proposal at a meeting last week, he explainedthere are a new range of citrus tree called‘Xessus’ which have been developed for theNorthern European market and survive acooler winter.

Due to a new initiative by the EuropeanParliament to increase the levels of diversityof plant species across the whole of Europethere are grants available for towns and villages to replace trees which are either toolarge or have some disease with this newform of citrus tree. The initiative is known as ‘PACT’ simply Plant A Citrus Tree.

In general, the government are initially looking at villages in the South of England to trial this, asthe weather is slight warmer here and with the onset of global warming could provide a verypractical solution. The range of trees known as ‘Xessus’ are not restricted, there are Limetrees, Lemon trees, Clementine’s, Satsuma’s, Tangerine, Mandarin, Kumquats and Grapefruittrees.

The fruits generally appear in late summer and would greatly enhance the look of the high streetbut are inedible. The fruit will drop and attract a range of insects and flies when rotting.

The trees have varying sizes but in generaldon’t grow to more than 25 feet. It is thoughtthat it would give the high street a refreshingnew appeal.

If you have any thoughts on the new initiativeplease write to us at the Lindfield Times andwe will forward your thoughts and commentsbefore it’s too late. We are hoping to squashthe idea as it will cause more problems.

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Over the past couple of months I have tried to explain the versatility of Precious Metal Clay forjewellery making but one of the most exciting ways of using PMC is to capture fingerprints in sil-ver. The process is very simple. The clay is rolled out to the right thickness to accommodate thedepression of the fingerprint.

Then the child’s finger is gently pressed into the clay. The clay is cut tothe desired shape and then dried before firing. Once fired it can be fin-ished in a number of way, it can either be brushed and left with a satinfinish which is very subtle, polished to a high shine or antiqued and thenpolished. The antique effect is the most popular because is makes thelines of the fingerprint more pronounced.

In my studio in Newick I make fingerprint jewellery in a whole range of styles.

You can have cufflinks, and not just in pairs, if youhave three children you can have a set of three cuf-flinks and alternate. I make pendants, keyrings andcharms which can be hearts, circles, squares and awhole host of other shapes.


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I don’t just fingerprint children. Adults canhave the fingerprint made into jewellery as agift for a loved one. You can even have yourfingerprint incorporated into any of my jewellery designs.

Because I design andmake everything I amcompletely flexiblewhen creating yourunique piece of jewellery.

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Spring to LifeSpring is here - the sap is rising and there is clear evidence ofrenewed vigour – and that is just the gardeners!

It is easy, with this Spring fever in the air, to rush off to the nursery or garden centre and getcompletely carried away. Our gardens are sitting there all bare and empty whilst the plants forsale are displayed so invitingly - nurseries know how muchwe crave strong colour after the bleakness of Winter.

But wait. Before charging off to the garden centre and filling the car boot with a wallet-load of new plants, walkaround your garden. It is a good idea to take a notebook tojot down the size of the space that needs filling in each area,the conditions of the site (shade/sun, wet/dry, soil type, exposed/sheltered etc) and the colours as well as the foliageof the existing plants that will surround it. In this way, thechoice of plant will be determined by the site.

The Right Plant/Right Place principle is fundamental to gardening, but all too easily forgotten in the heat of the nursery moment. However adorable the beautiful Britishnative Pulsatilla vulgaris, with its hairy purple flowers, fern-like leaves and fluffy seedheads, it will curl up its toes ifnot planted in very well drained and sunny spot. Similarly,don’t be tempted, however much you love the scent, to plantlily of the valley anywhere but a shaded damp corner.

So rather than fight a losing battle with nature, work with it. There is a plant for every problemarea, which will thrive in its rightful place.

By only buying suitable plants, there will beless heartache, fewer fatalities and muchmore time to enjoy a glass of wine in the gar-den whilst you admire your handiwork.

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Peter and Heather Candy are swappingtheir life in Lindfield to help set up a flyingbase in Southern Sudan that will providetransport for people working in remoteareas.

The couple, members of All Saints Church,Lindfield, will spend a year working withMission Aviation Fellowship, a Christianorganisation that flies light aircraft in isolated places where flying is not a luxurybut a lifeline. They are leaving their villagehome for a house made of metal in Juba, atown of 300,000, built on the banks of the White Nile.

Peter’s job will be to set up the office and programme systems, recruit and train local Sudanesestaff and then hand over the project to them. Heather will help with administration, flight following and hospitality. “I have felt for a long time, that while there are needs in this country,there are fewer people able to go overseas. We have the experience and are able to go andtherefore we ought to do that,” said Peter.

He and Heather served with MAF for six years in the 1990s, living in Tanzania with their threechildren, Phil, Tessa and Rob. Heather said: “We believe we have been put here for a purposeand we are following the Lord’s will for our lives.”

The charity has had a small base in Juba, Southern Sudan since April 2006, but this is nowgrowing rapidly as more and more agencies use Juba as their base of operations. As operationsincrease, so will the number of MAF aircraft based in Juba itself.

While there are still pockets of civil unrest, the country has been relatively stable since the signing of the Peace Accord in 2005. The crucial transport links will enable other developmentand aid agencies to operate in remote areas, providing medical care, food, clean water andChristian hope. The Candys, who will be supported by All Saints Church as Mission Partners,are well known faces in the village.

Peter, who has worked as group claims manager for Virgin Atlantic for thepast nine years, has played his bagpipes at local functions. Heather hasbeen a volunteer and chairman of Tiger Cubs, the pre-school playgroup that meets in the Tiger. She was also a pastoral visitor atSummerlands in Summerhill Lane.

Lindfield couple help set upflight base in Sudan

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All Saints Church – LindfieldTiger Arts presents

Russell Gilbert (Violin) Fiona Fawssett (Piano)

Russell is leader of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Wednesday 9th April 20081.00pm

Light lunches served in the Tiger Lounge from 12.15 pm

Admission free. Collection to help cover expenses

All Welcome

Next month - 14th MayMy Favourite Things with Audrey Williams, John Humphries & Roger Lunn

All Change at "The Stand Up Inn"The new managers have now settled in at ‘The Stand Up Inn’. Laura Espinosa and DaisyParsons have both made the move fromBrighton after working and managing bars indifferent areas. Daisy has managed severalbars and restaurants in London and brings astrong catering background to the Pub. In theirfirst month they have already been very activein the local community in creating a petition of76 names against the felling of the Lime treesin the High Street. This was handed in to MidSussex District Council.

The Pub will stick to its traditional real ales andperrys and there is a special "Beer and Perryfestival" planned for the end of May BankHoliday. In addition to the normal Jazz andFolk bands there will be a Bob Dylan Tributeband "The Times" playing on the 4th May.

The "Stand Up Inn" is an established part ofLindfield life and we wish Laura and Daisy allthe best for the future.

Cheers Girls


VILLAGE SPRING CLEAN

An invitation to everyone to take part in this year’s Village SpringClean on:

SATURDAY 5 APRIL

Morning session only: 9.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.

Simply turn up at King Edward Hall (Library) where you will begiven information on areas where litter needs to be collected or,possibly, be asked to help wash down street furniture or trim

back vegetation in the twittens.

Everyone is welcome – children to be supervised by their parentsplease.

Bring your own gloves and wear sensible footwear.

Free refreshments for all participants!

Further information from the Parish Office6 Denmans Lane telephone no. 484115

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An Alien Invasion and a Worldwide Trip

Lindfield Horticultural Society’s talk on 12th March was given by Arthur Hoare, who has wideinterests and expertise in the world of nature. Entitled ‘The Silent Invasion’ Mr Hoare’s outstand-ing slides showed the wide variety of common plants and animals who are not native to theBritish Isles. Many were brought over by the Normans following 1066 – such as rabbits for furand food and wallflowers seeded into stone for buildings. Others, like some varieties of deerand one of the gardener’s favourites (!), the grey squirrel, were brought in by the Duke ofBedford to populate his estate. He discussed the well-known ‘invaders’ such as Japaneseknotweed, with its 15ft roots, rhododendrons and giant hogweed and also showed how manyplants we think of as garden flowers become naturalised in the wild. It is estimated that for everyten alien plants which arrive here, one will become established. For every ten which establishthemselves, one will become a problem.

April’s talk is more ‘general interest’ than horticultural. Entitled ‘Riding it Out – A bike ride aroundthe world’, it will be given by Pam Goodall. Approaching her sixtieth birthday, Pam set off fromHorsham alone on a bicycle to cycle around the world. Carrying a tent, she pedalled ten thou-sand miles through Europe, Asia and America, riding through twenty countries in all. Her expe-riences encompassed extremes of exhilaration, exhaustion, joy, fear, freedom and reward butabove all she says she met extraordinary kindness and generosity from strangers.The talk will take place at 8pm on Wednesday 9th April in the King Edward Hall. Entry feeis 50p for members and £1 for visitors.


"LINDFIELD PARISH MEETING"

TUESDAY 15 APRIL 2008 8.00 p.m. in the Jubilee Room at the King Edward Hall, Lindfield

The Parish Meeting has to take place once a year between 1 March and 1 June and is a forumwhere residents of Lindfield who are registered to vote within the Parish can discuss and vote onany public matter relating to the Parish.

Although this meeting has to be called by the Parish CouncilChairman and chaired by him/her (if present), it is NOT a meetingof the Parish Council. Resolutions of the Parish Meeting are notlegally binding on the Parish Council, but the Parish Council mayagree to take up issues raised at the Parish Meeting, if appropriate.

A poll (a vote of the whole body of electors by ballot) may be calledbefore the end of the meeting on any question discussed at it andsuch a poll must be held provided that ten or one third of the elec-tors present (whichever is less) insist, or if the person presidingconsents. The poll must then be held in accordance with laid down procedurethrough the District Council's Returning Officer.

So why not come along, air your views and enjoy a free glass of wine !

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WEST HOATHLY CONSERVATION EXHIBITION

Draft proposals for the West Hoathly conservation area are to beexhibited in April.....................

Mid Sussex District Council has been carrying out an appraisal of the West HoathlyConservation Area this Autumn/Winter. We are now holding an exhibition to illustrate the findings of this work and to seek the views of local residents on our proposals for enhancingthe area and on suggested boundary changes. A questionnaire will be available at the meetingand exhibition for residents to complete. The responses to the questionnaire will be taken intoaccount, where appropriate, when the West Hoathly Conservation Area Appraisal is revised.

It is intended to launch the exhibition at the Parish Assembly meeting at West Hoathly VillageHall at 8pm on Monday 21 April.

A short presentation will be given on the findings of the appraisal and Council Officers will beavailable to answer any questions and to listen to comments.

The exhibition will remain in the West Hoathly Village Hall for two weeks from 21 April until 5May. It can be viewed during normal Parish Council opening hours on Mondays, Tuesdays andFridays from 9am until 12pm and on the evening of Monday 28 April between 6pm and 8pm. A Council Officer will present at the evening session. The exhibition panels can also be viewedon the Council’s website from 21 April at www.midsussex.gov.uk/planningpolicy and follow thelinks to conservation areas.

Once adopted, the Appraisal will inform planning practice and policies for the area. It will alsoprovide the local community with a clear idea on what it is about the conservation area thatshould be cared for and preserved and what enhancements should be made.

If you would like any further information please contact Senior Planning Officer Alma Howell on01444 477385.

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I’m back with some more facts to impress your mates

Dogs and cats consume over £6 billion worth of pet food a year!

Fingernails grow nearly 4 times faster than toenails!

Humans blink over 10,000,000 times a year!

In the year 2000, Pope John Paul II was named an "Honorary Harlem Globetrotter."!

A fetus develops fingerprints at eighteen weeks!

The fear of vegetables is called Lachanophobia!.. (think my kids suffer with that)

There are approximately fifty Bibles sold each minute across the world!

In England, in the 1880's, "Pants" was considered a dirty word! (Mine still are)

Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin!

The blesbok, a South African antelope, is almost the same color as grapejuice!

Dogs can hear sounds that you cant! (like you never even said walkies but he thinks he heard)

Men are 6 times more likely to be struck by lightning than women! Now there’s a suprise)

It is estimated that millions of trees in the world are accidentally planted by squirrels who burynuts and then forget where they hid them! (oh I could have a good answer for that one)

Ernest Vincent Wright wrote a novel, "Gadsby", which contains over 50,000 words -- none ofthem with the letter E! (what so he never said who the book was written by?)

Of all the words in the English language, the word set has the most definitions!

The sun is 330,330 times larger than the earth!

A lump of pure gold the size of a matchbox can be flattened into a sheet the size of a tenniscourt!

During your lifetime, you'll eat about 60,000 pounds of food, that's the weight of about 6 elephants!

Slugs have 4 noses! (that explains why they are so nosey)

Recycling one glass jar, saves enough energy to watch T.V for 3 hours!

It was once against the law to slam your car door in a city in Switzerland! (its still illegal to slammy car door so watch out)

That’s it, I’ll be back next month with more trivia to help you sleep


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Mid Sussex RamblersAs the Ramblers’ Association group for the Mid Sussex area, we offer a varied program of walksthroughout the year to suit all ages and walking abilities.

Walks are arranged on most Saturdays and Sundays, Tuesdays and BankHolidays, with half day walks of 3 to 6 miles and, for the more energetic, allday walks of 10 to 12 miles. During summer months members enjoyWednesday evening walks.

Whether you are new to walking or an experienced walker, you are welcome to come along and give us a try.

During the winter months we hold indoor meetings in Haywards Heath, with illustrated talks on awide range of topics and social evenings in local pubs.

To find out more, view our website at: www.midsussexramblers.co.uk

Where, if you wish, you can contact us via the ‘Contact Form.’Or telephone Tony (MSR Publicity) on 01444 469470.Or e-mail me at [email protected]


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Please telephone for a free estimate of our charges and initial discussion. Contact us at:

69 High Street, Lindfield, West Sussex RH16 2HNTel: 01444 482851 Fax: 01444 482384Email: [email protected]

‘Lasting Power of Attorney’

As from 1 October 2007, you have been are able to make a new type of power of attorney,called a ‘Lasting Power of Attorney’ (LPA). A power of attorney is a legal document where aperson gives another person or persons (the attorney) authority to make certain decisions onhis or her behalf.

Types of Lasting Powers of Attorney

There are two types of LPA’s:

• A property and affairs LPA, which allows your attorney authority to deal with your prop-erty and finances, as you specify.

• A welfare LPA, which allows your attorney to make welfare and health care decisionson your behalf, only when you lack mental capacity to do so yourself. This could also extend, ifyou wish, to giving or refusing consent to the continuation of life sustaining treatment.

Your Attorney

As with any power of attorney, it is an important document and you should take care whom youappoint as they should be trustworthy and have appropriate skills to make the proposed decisions. If you appoint more than one attorney, you can appoint them to always act together(jointly) or together or separately (jointly and severally).

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You may even appoint them to act jointly for some things and jointly and severally for others,although this should only be done with advice, as it may cause problems when using the power.You may also choose to appoint a successor to your attorney, in case they die or otherwise cannot act for you.

When can the Attorney act?

The attorney will only be able to act when the LPA has been signed by you and your attorney,certified by a person that you understand the nature and scope of the LPA and have not beenunduly pressured into making the power. The certificate will also need to confirm there has notbeen any fraud or another reason why you cannot make the power. It must then be registeredwith the Office of the Public Guardian before it can be used. The financial LPA can be used bothwhen you have capacity to act, as well as if you lack mental capacity to make a financial decision. The welfare power can only be used if you lack mental capacity to make a welfare ormedical decision.

Existing Enduring Powers of Attorney

Any enduring power, validly made before 1 October 2007 will continue to be able to be used butonly in respect of your property and affairs. If you wish to give authority over your health or wel-fare you will need to make a welfare LPA.

What happens if you have not made a Lasting Power of Attorney or Enduring Power ofAttorney?

If you lack capacity to make a financial decision, then it may be necessary for an application tobe made to the Court of Protection for an appropriate order, such as appointing another personto make decisions on your behalf. This is both costly and time consuming.

Most care and treatment decisions can be made on your behalf without the need for a courtapplication. However, if you wish to avoid potential disputes, you can give a person(s) authorityto make those decisions on your behalf by making a welfare LPA.

Registration of the Lasting Power of Attorney with the Office of the Public Guardian

Once the LPA has been signed by yourself and your Attorneys the document will now need toregistered with the Office of the Public Guardian. This will involve an application form to becompleted and a fee paid of £150.

As soon as the LPA has been returned to us there are two options either the document can thenstart to be used by your Attorneys or it can be stored in our safe until a later date.

What to do?For further advice please telephone 01444 482851

and ask to speak to a member of our private client team.

Temple Bird, Solicitors, 69 High Street, Lindfield, West Sussex RH16 2HN

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Lindfield Times April 2008