The Argus reports:
A London barrister plans to spend up to £750,000 on the restoration of a historic Sussex windmill. Jolyon Maugham and his wife Claire bought the Grade II* listed Jack windmill at Clayton for £1.1 million last year and have submitted plans to the South Downs National Park Authority for a “massive” restoration project. If the plans get the go-ahead, the Maughams .. will put back the five-storey building’s distinctive timber cap, which was removed earlier this year for urgent repairs, to match its twin windmill Jill. And they also want to repair the Grade II* listed Duncton Mill on the site, and refurbish a granary and a 1960s house, where the family is currently living.
A letter from Sussex Police, dated 14th June, and pushed into a letterbox near the junction of Clappers Lane and The Street, reports that there was an attempted burglary “in the area” at 10:20pm on Sunday 2nd June and asks to be notified if any suspicious persons or vehicles were seen “in the area” or if unexpected callers turned up that weekend. If this rings any bells, call 101 and cite reference 47130023578.
Aunt Clarissa has notified you of her impending triennial visit. The relevant authorities confiscated her driving licence a couple of years ago. And she has declined your kindly offer to send Soames over in the Mercedes GL to pick her up at Hassocks station. 