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APRIL 2017 | Contents

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Editor’s LETTER

News

It’s Piazza Italia time again! By the time the April BN5 lands on your doormat the High Street will from the BN5 area be turning red, white and green, ready to welcome the supercars on the Piazza Italia tour. Henfield’s been chosen as the last stop, drivers last year commented that they had an incredible welcome Local Interest in Henfield with the largest crowds. This year, we plan to have street food stalls in the High Street as Henfield Piazza Italia well as fantastic musical entertainment in the car park before the cars arrive. it’ll be bigger and better, with more stalls and Local Interest So, time to have a drink or a bite to eat in the High Glissando Street before you enjoy the cars and the music. The cars will also be doing a display ‘tour’ through the High Street before turning at the Wantley Roundabout - giving everyone the opportunity to Local Interest see (and hear!) them at their best before they park Bluebell woods up. Huge thanks go to Carol Eastwood and her team at the Community Partnership for all their hard work, the Henfield events seem to get better Local Interest and better, which is great for our village. On a completely different subject, this month sees Partridge Green Netball the bluebell woods in Sussex start to bloom. Sarah Club has given some ideas of where to enjoy the best bluebell walks. Please let us know your favourite spots. This year it’s the Henfield Village Fayre again. Index Once again we are producing the programme for of advertisers the event. If you are a local business who’d like to advertise please let us know. Enjoy Piazza Italia, we hope to see you there!

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Copy Deadline Many thanks to our editorial and photographic contributors this month; Henfield Community Partnership, Susan Kendall, Andrea May, Amanda Lucas and Paul Samrah. Cover image of Piazza Italia in Henfield last year by Amanda Lucas. Additional artwork by Helen Boosey. BN5 magazine is printed on 100% FSC approved managed forests paper and is printed using vegetable-based inks.

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For editorial submissions email Emma Osman editor@bn5magazine.co.uk or just call us for a chat on 01273 494002. You can catch up with the latest news and events at www.bn5magazine.co.uk

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What’s on | APRIL 2017 For more events and detailed information and maps go to: www.henfieldbn5.co.uk 992 events currently listed!

reserve table. WSCC Car Park for start, 10am 5 ½ miles. All welcome, free, led by HDC trained volunteers. No Henfield Computer Club need to book. Garden Room, Henfield Hall, Games after School 9.30am-12pm(& every Weds) Foraging Walk Henfield Library, 3-4.30pm (& IT help in an informal atmosphere. Blackstone Old Road for start, every Mon) New mentors most welcome. 10.30am-12pm Play games and make friends Contact 01273 493403. Blackstone to Henfield. £12, call after school. Term time only. The Book Nook 07719900275 to book. The Chapel, 10am-11.30am (& Jumble Sale every Weds) Chatterbox Corpus Christi Hall, 11am-3pm Books, CDs, and DVDs. Evangelical Free Church Hall, Bring jumble to the hall between Proceeds to St Andrew’s Church, 9-11.30am (& every Tues) 10.30am-3pm on 31st March. Come along and have fun with Edburton. Jumble Sale Carers’ Support Group pre-school play. Henfield Hall, 2pm Evangelical Free Church Hall, Action for Deafness In aid of Partridge Green Area Audiology Centre, Henfield Haven, 10.30am–12pm (& every 1st Weds) Response Team (PART). To Friendly carers group for 10am-12pm (& every Tues) donate jumble call 01403 713383, information and support and to Drop-in hearing aid maintenance or deliver to hall that morning. meet other carers. service.

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Tuesday 4

Memory Moments Café

Evangelical Free Church Hall, 2-4pm (& every other Sat) An informal café. Everyone welcome, especially those with memory problems.

Sunday 2

Piazza Italia

High Street & Henfield Hall Car Park, 9.30am-4pm See Article page 24.

Partridge Green Netball Club

Henfield Leisure Centre, 5-6pm (& every Sun) See article page 39.

Monday 3

West Grinstead / Downs Link Walk

Steyning 2 Mile Stroll

Henfield Joggers

Community Shed Meeting

Vivace! Choir

Steyning Health Centre for start, 11am (& 18th) 2 mile stroll. All welcome, free, led by HDC trained volunteers. No need to book. Garden Room, Henfield Hall, 4-6pm Find out more about this exciting venture: watch a film, and hear from people from local Sheds. Tea provided.

Woodmancote Annual Parish Meeting Parish Hall, 6.30pm

Pub Quiz

Henfield Leisure Centre, 7pm (& every Weds) Open to all. Meet as usual. Start of 8 week running course. See News Item. Unitarian Church Meeting House, 7.30pm (& every Weds) Lively, fun, small mixed choir who sing for charities.

Henfield Bell Ringers

St Peter’s Church, 7.45pm (& every Weds) New ringers welcome, come along or contact Alison 01273 596485.

White Hart, 8.30pm (& 18th) In aid of Henfield Area Response Henfield Lions Club Team (HART). Teams of up to six. George Hotel, 7.30pm (& every Cash prize for winners. Call to 1st Weds)

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Sussex Area NADFAS

Henfield Hall, 10am–3pm The Cultural Heritage of the Huguenots. Includes lunch & refreshments.

Any adult who wants to play Henfield Hall, 2.30pm (& every welcome. Drop in group. Contact 2nd Mon) The Duc de Berry. Visitors 07773 383125. welcome. Henfield Wild Violets WI

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Garden Room Henfield Hall, 10am-12pm Carers Support ‘Illicit Drug Prevention and Appointments Awareness in the Community’. Henfield Haven, 9am-1pm (& 18th) Rhyme Time Visitors welcome 1:1 appointments. Booking Henfield Library, 10.15-10.45am Henfield Short Mat Bowls required 0300 028 8888. (& every Thurs) Henfield Hall, 10am-12pm (& U3A Mah Jong Group Fun with music for pre-schoolers. every Fri) Henfield Haven Café, 2pm (& Term time only. New members welcome. 19th & 26th)

Haven Thursday Club

Little Fishes

Parish Hall, Woodmancote, St Peter’s Church, 2-3pm (& 7.30pm (& every 2nd Tues) every Fri) Henfield Flower Club For pre-school children and their Henfield Hall, 2.15pm (& every carers. 2nd Tues) Boards & Banter Flower Show “The Funny Side Henfield Unattached Henfield Library, 2-4pm (& every of Life”. Visitors welcome. White Hart, 11am (every 1st Thurs) 1st Fri) Woodmancote Parish Meeting For those who are alone. 01273 Board games, jigsaws and Henfield History Group 495820 or just drop-in. refreshments. Evangelical Free Church Hall, Henfield Children’s Centre Steyning Jazz Club 8pm (& every 2nd Tues) Evangelical Free Church Hall, The Steyning Centre, 8.30–11pm AGM followed by ‘The 12pm (& every Thurs) Reluctant Genealogist’ by Moira Trio of Barry Green. Toy library, information and craft Bonnington. activities. Parents and carers must attend. Steyning/Wiston Walk Henfield Haven, 11.30am–4pm (& every Thurs) New. Variety of activities. Minibus transport. Call 01273 494747 to book.

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Henfield Garden Club Cricket Pavilion for start, 9am Corpus Christi Church Hall, 1.30- Downland dog walk. 2 miles. Car Outing, all day event 3.30pm All welcome, free, led by HDC Morning - Bignor House Garden, afternoon - garden of a Henfield Community choir for everyone trained volunteers. Garden Club member, Steyning. including those with dementia Heber Opera Craft Fair and their carers. Henfield Byways Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Thursday Circle Henfield Library, 11am (& 26th) 11am-2pm Pennington Cottage, London Lots of interesting stalls and 2-3 miles. No dogs. All welcome, Road, 2.30pm (every 1st Thurs) homemade refreshments all day. free, led by HDC trained volunteers. No need to book. An informal afternoon tea. Do Hurstpierpoint Singers come along. Steyning History Society Spring Concert Art with a Difference The Steyning Centre, 7.30– Holy Trinity Church, 7.30pm 9.30pm (every 2nd Weds) Sobell Court Lounge, 2.30-5pm Varied programme by British (& every Thurs) composers. Tickets on the door, “A woman living in the shadow of All materials provided. from choir members or Jan Ton the WWII” – based on the journals of Helen Halls. Visitors £2. News, Hurstpierpoint. Defibrillator Training British Legion Meeting Blackstone Playing Fields Henfield Club, 7.30pm Pavilion, 6pm Steyning Decorative & Enquiries 07584 473889. The HART team will be teaching Fine Arts the use of this lifesaving The Gospel according to The Steyning Centre, 10am– equipment. St Matthew 12pm (& every 2nd Mon) The collections of Napoleon St Peter’s Church, Henfield 5 Ways Henfield Netball Club and Josephine at Chateau de St Peter’s Keys event. Edinburgh Festival award winning actor Henfield Leisure Centre, 10-11am Malmaison. Visitors welcome. George Dillon presents The (& every Fri) Adur Valley NADFAS Gospel according to St Matthew. Jazzled Choir

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Happy Third Birthday to us! It’s been three incredible, roller-coaster years since we took over at the Shepherd and Dog and so much has happened, including our barn conversion with a cosy wood-burner, a new ‘locals’ bar and a major garden and outside bar renovation with space for festivals and parties. It’s now a favourite wedding venue with its beautiful backdrop of the rolling South Downs. One sniff of sunshine and we’re out in the garden… officially, it opens on 27th May so we’re celebrating with a party! It’s also an excuse to christen our new coal fired barbie. Come along for some Shepherd and Dog outdoor hospitality! Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the very latest events, new beers on tap and to find out first what’s new on the Shepherd and Dog menu as the seasons change!

Summer dates for your diary: May Bank Holiday Weekends: Barbies in the garden 27 May: Garden opening party 23-25 June: Cider Festival Weekend 14-16 July: Gin and Jazz Weekend 30 July: Fulking Village Fayre 25-28 August: Beer Festival Weekend Finally, and most importantly, we’d like to thank their incredible staff, loyal local customers and fantastic suppliers who make us so successful. Thanks guys, we couldn’t do it without you. Come and see us soon!

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APRIL 2017 | What’s on 40% of the ticket price goes to Recognising the importance Shelter. £10, £5 concessions, on of volunteers at Red Oaks and the door or Henfield Furnishings. other organisations. All welcome.

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London Coach Trip

From Henfield PO Bus Stop, 8.45am prompt Henfield Haven Café, 4.15Carers Support Talk Coach drops off rear of Wardolf 5.15pm (& every 3rd Thurs) Hotel, Aldwych and departs Henfield Haven, 10-11.30am Non-religious group supporting Talk- Living with Guilt. Booking local people who have lost a from same point at 6.15 pm. All welcome. 07713 161343. required 0300 028 8888. loved one. Contact St Peter’s Warninglid/Wykehurst Church Office 01273 495532.

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Park Walk

Bereavement Support

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Half Moon Car Park start, 10am 5 miles. Some stiles No dogs. Messy Church All welcome, free, led by HDC Fulking Village Hall, 4.30-6pm (& every 3rd Fri) trained volunteers. Crafts to try, stories from the Haven Minibus Trip Bible and a delicious supper. Call Henfield Haven for pick up (also Chris 01273 857322. 27th) Henfield Camera Club For details, call 01273 494747. Evangelical Free Church Hall, 7.30pm Members Evening. New Please see article on members and visitors welcome. page 29 for details of

Churches at Easter

Henfield, Woodmancote and Shermanbury Easter Services.

Sunday 16th

Community Sunday Lunch

(& every 2nd Sunday) Henfield Haven, 12pm New. Organised by St Peter’s Church and the Haven. Volunteers will welcome and serve. £5 for main course & drink, £7.50 for 2 courses.

Wednesday 19

Dementia Carers Support Appointments

Henfield Haven, 9am-1pm (& every 3rd Weds) 1 to 1 appointments. Booking required 0300 028 8888.

Woodmancote & Henfield WI

Saturday 22

Coffee Morning

Red Oaks, 11am-12.30pm

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Maidment Court, 2pm (& every last Thurs) For those with sight problems. Occasional speakers, games, quizzes and refreshments.

Shipley History Society

Andrew Hall, 7.30pm ‘Limeburners, Lords and Labourers - a history of the chalk industry in the Arun Valley’.

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Henfield Camera Club

Garden Room, Henfield Hall, 10am–12pm Coffee Morning & Plant Sale.

Evangelical Free Church Hall, 7.30pm Annual Competitions: Judged by Gerald Kityakara LRPS. New members and visitors welcome.

St George’s Day Walk

Bangers & Cash

Garden Club Plant Sale

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Saturday 29

St George’s Church, West Free Church Hall, 12pm Grinstead for start, 10am Come and support the friends of 5 mile flat No dogs. All welcome, St Barnabas. £6. free, led by HDC trained Friends of St Peter’s volunteers. No need to book.

Citizens Advice Bureau (Outreach)

Henfield Medical Centre, 10am–1pm 10am-1pm (drop-in from 1010.30am, booked appointments from 10.30am-1pm).

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Henfield Hall, 2.15–4.30pm (& Henfield Art Club every 3rd Weds) “British Alstromeria and the UK Garden Room, Henfield Hall, cut flower Industry”. Visitors and 7.15–9.30pm Guest artists demonstrating new members welcome. in their preferred medium, techniques and their approach to Celebrating Shakespeare various subjects. Shoreham, all day (to 23rd) Small Dole Tuesday Club www.shorehamwordfest.com Small Dole Village Hall, 7.30pm

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Thursday 27

Concert

St Peter’s Church, 7.30pm Glissando Harpists. See page 29

Advance Notice Wednesday 3 May Henfield Garden Club

Coach Outing, all day event A visit to Great Comp, Sevenoaks followed by Emmetts Garden, known for its beautiful bluebells.

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Friends of St Giles Talk

St Peter’s Church, Henfield, 7.30pm Illustrated talk on watermills. In aid of the fabric of St Giles’ Church, Shermanbury. Focus on the Roses and Castles. The lives and watermill that was at Shermanbury art of the Canal people. Place. Tickets from Village Care. For even more events listings go to www.henfieldbn5.co.uk | 9

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“URBAN EYESORE” – HOARDING BLIGHTS RURAL WEST END LANE Henfield Parish Council and local residents are asking developers to remove a 2.4m high hoarding that has been erected along the northerly edge of the former Sandgate Nurseries in West End Lane. The barrier was erected by contractors working for Stonegate Homes Ltd and Littleworth Properties Ltd on 16 January, on the verge maintained by West Sussex County Council Highways Department. The developers were issued with an Enforcement Notice from Horsham District Council on 19 January due to the structure having no planning

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permission and being over 1.2m in height. West Sussex Highways confirmed that no licence had been issued for the work, and that the hoarding needed to be re-erected behind the tree-line, leaving the verge free. To date, Stonegate Homes and Littleworth Properties have not complied with this Enforcement Notice. The site was revisited on 17 February by Horsham District Council’s Compliance Officer who was concerned to find the hoarding still in place, but with additional spray-painted red “Danger – Keep Out” warnings along the length. We asked Montagu Evans (Chartered Surveyors working on behalf of these developers) for a statement. On behalf of Stonegate Homes Ltd they responded; “Although the land may have been informally used by the local community, it is privately owned and does not have any public rights of way over it. We have been advised by our insurers that the site represents a health and safety risk and for this reason we have had to erect the hoarding to prevent unlawful public access. We have secured the relevant licence from the Highways Authority to erect the hoarding. We are aware of the need for planning permission and a retrospective application will be lodged with the Council shortly.”

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APRIL 2017 | News Ray Osgood continued; “Contrary to the statement issued by Stonegate Homes Ltd, Henfield Parish Council has been advised by West Sussex County Council that this case has been passed to their street works team to request the hoarding be removed.” Since our report, the hoarding has been covered with further graffiti. It is yet to be removed. Emma Osman

REDUNDANCIES AT ST PETER’S SCHOOL Six St Peter’s Teaching Assistants (TAs) are facing redundancy in September. Over the past few years the school has been dealing with increases in day to day running costs and has reached a point where contingency funds have run dry. Contributory factors are escalating costs in higher payments for pensions and National Insurance for staff, while educational funding has failed to keep pace with increases. As with all schools, admission numbers go through peaks and troughs; at the moment they are at a relatively low point, giving less income to the school. Headteacher Stephen McCulley said; “We have been funding these very real increases in our overheads through surpluses and tight management of our budgets, but that’s not sustainable any longer. West Sussex schools are amongst the lowest funded in the country and in real terms we just don’t have enough money. We have a good reputation for supporting children with special educational needs and have a group of very dedicated, experienced professionals on our staff. However we can’t see any alternative than to make these redundancies.” West Sussex schools are finding themselves out of pocket by 8-10% per child, they are amongst the lowest funded in the country. Funding at St Peter’s is well below the national average per pupil. Even with the Government’s new ‘Funding Formula’, St Peter’s will only receive an additional £79 per child, still significantly lower than the national average. “It’s devastating to be faced with losing valued members of staff,” said Stephen. “Our TAs are incredibly important to the school, they are experienced and dedicated. This is not an easy decision. Alongside the governors, we have explored all the avenues and reached this very sad conclusion.” Louise Clark, Chair of Governors and parent at St Peter’s, said; “The Governing Body takes it’s responsibility to scrutinise the school’s finances very seriously. After much thought, consideration and heartache it became clear that there was only one sustainable option and therefore we made the unanimous decision to proceed to consultation.”

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St Peter’s is part of the fabric of Henfield village with 371 local children attend the school. It is also one of the villages largest employers. One ex-TA contacted us with her concerns, having seen our Social Media posts praising the St Peter’s costumes for World Book Day. She said; “The work of a TA is invaluable on a day like this, from hastily delving into dressing up boxes finding an outfit for a child that is distressed because they haven’t got one, comforting a child that finds all the excitement overwhelming and throwing themselves wholeheartedly into the day by wearing their own crazy outfit. I know how hard they work above and beyond what is asked of them.” Nick Herbert, MP gave us this quote; “I and other West Sussex MPs have been fighting hard for fair funding for all our schools, as local heads are well aware. We have twice taken delegations of heads to see the Schools Minister, met the Secretary of State, called two parliamentary debates on the issue (see my second speech), and met heads locally. St Peters will receive more funding under the new formula, but West Sussex MPs will continue to do everything we can for our local schools to maintain the pressure. My office has received an e-mail from Mr McCulley this morning and we will be responding to him.” You can sign the e-petition about West Sussex Schools Funding www.petition.parliament.uk/ petitions/167761 Emma Osman

FULKING FAIR This year the Fulking Fair will take place on Sunday 30 July from 12noon until 5pm. Foodies can enjoy Punjabi Street Food, Rushfields Pies, Fish & Chips and local star pub the Shepherd & Dog are supplying a marquee and a bar. Stalls already signed up include Ellies Biscuits, Emma’s jewellery, National Trust, Sussex WildlifeTrust, Tottington Woodlanders, Henfield Spinners and Knitters, Twineham Timber, All that’s

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News | APRIL 2017 wood, A Chip off the block and Peggy’s Pantry. There will be plenty of children’s games, a bouncy castle and stocks. All this and live music including ‘Sold as Seen’. Free parking and admission. Bob Rowland

CHARITY BABY SHOW The team behind Water Babies Brighton and Mid Sussex are delighted to announce that the Bump and Baby show will be held in Brighton on 22 April 2017. The event, to be held at the Grand Hotel on Brighton seafront, is not for profit, with all proceeds going to ‘Tommy’s’ the children’s charity. The show is aimed at expectant parents and those with young children, and organisers are confident that the line up of brands already confirmed are guaranteed to make it a huge success. Tickets to the Bump and Baby show are selling fast- with the first 100 being given away for freeand can be purchased for just £4 per family. Please visit www.eventbrite.com to secure your place. For more information including exhibition bookings contact Vicki Steven at info@ bumpandbabyshow.co.uk or call the Water Babies office on 01273 552454. Vicki Steven, Waterbabies

ILIDIA IS RUNNING FOR THE HAVEN! On 9 April Ilidia is running the Brighton Marathon and as if that isn’t enough, she will put on her running shoes again for the London Marathon on 23 April. She is running to raise money for Henfield Haven so please give generously if you can. There are sponsorship forms at both the Medical Centre and the Haven or you can donate through her justGiving page - www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/Ilidia-Campbell4. Thank you.

YEW SHRUBS IN THE CHURCHYARD AT ST PETER’S One of the most prominent and much-loved features of the Henfield landscape is the lines of yew shrubs bordering the paths in the churchyard at St Peter’s Church. Ninety-two shrubs were planted in the late Victorian era. If you have walked up the churchyard paths you can hardly have missed them – in more senses than one! Over the years they have grown more and more substantial to the extent that two people are unable in most places to walk side by side. Indeed, in some parts it is becoming less easy for anyone to use the paths without having to ‘duck and weave’! It was surely never the intention of those who planted the shrubs to have them overhanging the paths in this way. For many years they have been managed by trimming to keep them in shape. This means that, with extra growth and weight each year, the upper section of the shrubs is getting wider and wider. We have now reached the point where something more radical has to be undertaken. Failure to do so will result in even more encroachment and affect the health of the shrubs by placing them under increasing stress. Heavier pruning is not the answer for yew shrubs as it merely results in bare patches. Pulling them in with metal bands would put severe stress on the structure. The Parochial Church Council (PCC) has taken expert 1 4 | B N 5 M A GA ZINE

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APRIL 2017 | News professional advice on this and, given the species of yew involved (with multiple stems rather than a strong single trunk), the only effective answer is to cut them down to about ½ metre in height, after which they will gradually regenerate. This has been a very difficult matter for the PCC to consider. We have decided to cut back two of the shrubs in this way and evaluate the results over the next 2-3 years. Once we are satisfied that this is going to provide a lasting solution, the remainder of the shrubs will be tackled. It would be opting out of our responsibility for safeguarding this part of our heritage if we merely left the decision for successors to address. Please do not imagine that we have made this decision lightly or without proper advice. Richard Oswald & Pat Burdock, Churchwardens

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We are very proud to announce that Sussex Prairie Garden has gained a Visit England Attraction Hidden Gem Accolade, proving that Henfield really does have its own special secret place to enjoy in the summer and autumn. As well as a vibrant and ever changing garden, in June we shall be promoting the longest strip of decorated denim in the world for the charity ‘Jeans for Genes’. Jolesfield Community Choir will be singing our praises and theirs on 25 June and we shall have the Rude Mechanical Theatre Company returning on 2 July with another hilarious outdoor theatrical comedy performance. The Bazaar Indian Summer marquees of indian wonders will return from 12-20 August. The curries in the garden are to die for and will be interspersed with creative and inspirational workshops, sheep shearing and tippees and tomahawks. Topping everything off, we have our spectacular Unusual Plant & Garden Fair on Sunday 3 September. There is plenty to get your teeth into so please come and join us. Pauline and Paul McBride

The children at Dove Nursery celebrated Shrove Tuesday by making pancakes for snack which was very popular. They also had fun dressing up in costume for St David’s day. We have been enjoying activities based around our favourite story books such as “The Gruffalo”, “Room on a broom”, “The Hungry Caterpillar” and many more. The children have made their own African drums and shakers, caterpillar puppets and have been drawing round their own teddy bears to hang on the line in order of size. Later this term we are having an Easter tea party with a mini concert for the parents, and also dressing up as “When I grow up” for a local charity! Dove Nursery would like to thank the Cricket club and Kindersley Trust for providing a lovely new Astro turf garden which enables the children to play safe all year round in the garden area. Anyone interested in registering their child for a place at Dove Nursery email dove_nursery@ btinternet.com for a prospectus or ring 01273 492990. Vivian Ruffett

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News | APRIL 2017 CHRISTIAN AID VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! New and replacement collectors are always needed to join our Christian Aid ‘army’ of about 100 in Henfield, Small Dole, Woodmancote and Shermanbury. This year’s CAW runs from Sunday 14-Saturday 20 May – Christian Aid has been there for refugees since 1945 and their need for help is more vital nowadays than ever before. If you are able to join us, delivering an envelope to and collecting from a batch of 20 to 30 houses, please telephone 01273 493172 or email xianaid@ bateshouse.freeserve.co.uk. The outlying areas of our parishes are particularly rewarding, due to the Heineken effect – we reach the parts that other charities do not. Jackie and Peter Bates

CAR PARKING CHARGES Horsham District Council has introduced a new parking policy for the market town and village car parks within the district. This will go live on Monday 3 April and affects Henfield Library and Coopers Way car parks. HDC is introducing an Annual Parking Disc that entitles you to park in all HDC market town and village car parks for £12 per year (23p per week) for

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the first disc and £6 each for any additional discs, with a maximum of 4 per household. The Parking Disc will allow you to park for the maximum stay permitted but excludes Horsham town centre and Southwater Country Park. For details on how to purchase a parking disc please email parking@horsham.gov.uk/ telephone 01403 215100 or look on the HDC website at: www.horsham.gov.uk/parking/annual-parkingdisc Season Ticket: Long stay parking season tickets are also available for certain car parks at a cost of £130 per year. There are a limited number available in each car park so are dealt with on a first-comefirst-serve basis. For more details on how to purchase a season ticket please email parking@ horsham.gov.uk or telephone 01403 215100. Don’t want to buy a disc? There is also the option of Pay and Display machines for infrequent users in all the car parks listed below. The cost of this is 75p for the first hour, £1.50 for the maximum stay of the car park. Payment is by Card Only. Maximum stay for Henfield car parks is 4 hours. Henfield Parish Council does not manage this system and all enquiries should be directed to Horsham District Council, email parking@ horsham.gov.uk or telephone 01403 215100. Horsham District Council, compiled by HPC. PERSONAL ASSISTANT

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CPRE Sussex’s comments on the Planning Inspector, Jonathan Bore’s initial report on the Mid Sussex Local Plan: Director, CPRE Sussex, Kia Trainor: “This decision sets an unrealistic target for development of the district. The council has been very clear that building over 800 homes per year will be unsustainable – it will be damaging to the countryside and rural

character which make the District special and distinct. Mid Sussex has been asked to hike up its housing target to close an affordability gap and meet the unmet housing demand for people living in Crawley. Will allocating swathes of countryside in Mid Sussex for development fix our broken housing market? The recent Housing White Paper recognises that developers will only build at a rate which is profitable to them and that ‘it may be in the interest of speculators and developers to snap up land for housing and then sit back for a while as prices continue to rise.’ If the Council fails to maintain its 5 year supply of sites for housing – including any backlog created by slow delivery – then its plan will fail and many elements of the plan will be rendered ‘out of date’ allowing speculative developers to cherry pick sites – usually profitable green field sites in beautiful places. CPRE’s Mid Sussex Representative, Michael Brown: “The Sussex Branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE Sussex) shares the District Council’s disappointment at the interim recommendations of the Planning Inspector. CPRE Sussex argued throughout the hearings that the District’s new Plan should afford our rural parishes proper protection and encouragement and that, to achieve this, the District’s future housing target was necessarily constrained by environmental and infrastructure deficit considerations. There is no recommendation to prioritise brownfield sites, and no green fields in Mid Sussex will be safe from the threat of development. Many of those who at parish level embraced the Government’s promise of localism, and put in so much extended effort to develop neighbourhood plans, will find that they need to revise their plans and release more land for development. They will view the recommendations of the Inspector as a real slap in the face.” CPRE Sussex

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News | APRIL 2017 THE 2017 SUMMER SHOW The 2017 Summer Show, which is held every other year is to take place on Saturday 22 July on Henfield Common. It is based around the community with a preference given to stalls for community groups to show what they do. The two central arena displays already booked are a sheepdog display and a birds of prey display. Events will include a climbing wall raising money for the youth club and a fun dog show amongst many other attractions. There will be a variety of refreshments with both alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks, hot and cold food and various types of musical entertainment. You will also have the opportunity to showcase your wares in flowers, fruit and vegetables, cookery and photography more about how to enter later. Weather permitting it can be a great day for the village and it also raises a lot of money for community organisations in Henfield. The planning and sponsorship are going well but we do need volunteers on the Thursday evening before the event to set up tents etc and people to help as marshals on the day. Please pass your details to the parish office if you can help. Nigel Yeo

HENFIELD JOGGERS ‘LETS GET RUNNING’ COURSE APRIL 2017 Want to take up running this Spring but need the structure and motivation of others? Then come and join Henfield Joggers next ‘Lets Get Running’ programme on Wednesday 5 April 2017, 7pm at Henfield Leisure Centre. This is an 8 week walk/ run programme building up to a 5k run (without stopping) and is also suitable for those who want to return to running after a gap. Henfield Joggers are affiliated to Run Together (the official recreational running arm of England Athletics) and the course is overseen by accredited Leadership in Running Fitness coaches. All levels are welcome, and the routes will be a mix of on/off road. The course costs only £25 but includes free membership to Henfield Joggers valid until January 2018, which gives you not just the membership benefits but more importantly you become part of a friendly club for whom socialising is as important as running! If you’re already running and just want some additional motivation, advice, or simply to run with like-minded people, then come and meet us, there’s no pressure to join immediately so come and check us out first, you’d be very welcome to join us on our weekly runs around the trails of Henfield and beyond For more information just contact us at beginners@ henfieldjoggers.co.uk, or turn up on the night. More information can be found on our website www.henfieldjoggers.co.uk Paul Crowe

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HENFIELD COMMON MEMORIAL FIELD WORKS

The proposed works are to renovate the Memorial Field sports pitches by installing a new drainage system with subsequent regrading and seeding of the playing surface. The total area affected is approximately 1.5 hectares with a rectangular perimeter of 570m. The area affected represents 9% of the total area of the common. Works will commence on 30 May 2017 and take up to 2 months to complete. There will be a period of up to 3 months after completion where a temporary barrier will be erected to restrict pedestrian access in order to allow the seeds to germinate. A pathway will be made on the southern and eastern perimeters to allow access to the woods. Prior to this there will be a number of spraying sessions carried out early morning at the end of April 2017 to kill the grass. These are perfectly safe to humans and animals, although it is advised not to walk the common when spaying is taking place. Signs will be placed at the time of spraying. Visitors to the common will be able to continue to use the existing car parks. Contractors’ plant will access the works area via a designated route through the common which will restrict free movement for the public over the designated route for a very short period of time as it moves along the route. Such movement will be infrequent. Access to the works area will be restricted by means of a temporary plastic barrier using steel pins and plastic barrier netting. Kevin Wright, Parish Clerk to Henfield Parish Council

IN MEMORY OF ERIC WELLS Daphne, Simon and Sara would like to thank everyone who sent cards, messages and donations in memory of Eric. We have been deeply touched by your words of condolence. We also wish to extend a special thank you to Paul Doick for his sensitive and thoughtful service. Daphne Wells

SHERMANBURY PLACE AND OTHER SUSSEX WATERMILLS Colin Smith, local renowned expert and author on watermills, will be giving an illustrated talk on this fascinating subject on Friday 5 May, 7.30pm, at St Peter’s Church Henfield. He will focus on the particularly interesting watermill that was at Shermanbury Place which was both a flour mill and a saw mill. All are welcome and tickets (£5) can be obtained at Village Care after 5 April or on the door and will include refreshments, tea, coffee and wine. Proceeds in aid of the fabric of St Giles’ Church, Shermanbury. Richard Putnan For more news go to... www.henfieldbn5.co.uk

APRIL 2017 | News REAL EASTER EGGS We now have in stock the Original Milk Chocolate Real Easter Egg, supplied by the Meaningful Chocolate Company, and they are available at £4 each from Jackie and Peter Bates on 01273 493172. You can also buy them from the major supermarkets and other independent retailers. There is a Dark Chocolate Real Easter Egg which is available at £5.50 each if we can order a case of 6 – order as soon as possible please, so that we can get them in good time for Easter Sunday on 16 April. Each of the Real Easter Eggs has in the box a leaflet with the Easter Story, and will help smallscale farmers and producers to trade their way out of poverty. We also have other Fairtrade chocolate products from Divine available for your and your children’s Easter treat. Peter Bates

THANK YOU FROM HENFIELD ARTHRITIS FUNDRAISERS After an extremely successful Afternoon Tea prepared by Pauline Beale, the fundraising group was able to send £540 to Arthritis Care UK. Many thanks to all our supporters. We look forward to seeing you again at our Ploughman’s Lunch on Thursday 18 May in the Henfield Hall.

EVONPRINT CEASE TRADING We were incredibly sad to hear that Evonprint, who have printed BN5 and thirteen8 magazines for the past 12 years, have now ceased trading. Around 50 jobs have been lost and the printing site at Mackley’s, Small Dole, has closed down. We are very grateful to the fantastic staff who have always gone above and beyond for us, often working late to make sure we can achieve our deadlines for Royal Mail delivery and helping out with artwork problems. It is very sad to see so many skilled jobs going and we hope that the team can find new employment very soon. Emma Osman, Editor

VOLUNTEER TREASURER NEEDED FOR TERRY’S CROSS TRUST Terry’s Cross Trust, which manages the Terrys Cross Care Home at Woodmancote, is looking for a volunteer Treasurer. Duties would include general book keeping, paying invoices, keeping up to date accounting records and payroll. If you are interested in helping this local charity, please contact the Revd. Christina Bennett, Chairman on 01273 492222 or revd.christina@henfield.org The Revd Paul Doick

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News | APRIL 2017 ‘CAN YOU HEAR ME?’ -RESIDENTS WARNED TO HANG UP ON NEW PHONE SCAM People in Sussex are being warned of a new telephone scam which is currently sweeping the United States and is set to hit the UK. CPR Call Blocker, makers of a major selling call blocking device in the US and UK, is urging the public to hang up if their phone rings and someone asks “Can you hear me?” as their answer to this simple question from an unknown caller could make them a victim of a scam. It works by the scammer recording you saying “yes” which is then edited to make it sound like you authorised a major purchase. It’s effectively a verbal contract, just like clicking ‘I agree’ on a computer. It’s called a voice signature and is used legitimately by companies to show that you’ve agreed to some sort of a change, usually an upgrade in some sort of plan. CPR Call Blocker has seen this scam rise in frequency in the United States and has already affected an elderly lady in the Shermanbury area. After the introduction, the person asks ‘Can you hear me?’ if the victim replies with ‘yes’, their response will be recorded for criminals to use. If you don’t recognise the number, don’t answer. If you do pick up, Sussex residents are being urged to simply put the phone down to unsolicited callers who pose that question. National Association of Retired Police Officers

ANDY STEYNING, HENFIELD PLUMBER, RETIRES I am writing this to confirm that I have officially retired. This decision was not taken lightly, but over the last few months I have been thinking about the future and have finally decided to call it a day. My ‘Gas Safe’ registration needed to be renewed for the next 5 years and that would take me past my 67th birthday, so I have decided to stop now and hopefully enjoy a longer retirement! It has been a pleasure (most of the time) running

my plumbing and heating business since 1977 and I would like to sincerely thank all customers, past and present for their support. Many of you have become friends and I will miss you. Eleven years ago (not long after Deirdre and I married) we bought a holiday home in a small Spanish village and we plan to spend more time there. So, it’s not goodbye, but Adios! Andy Stenning

CAN YOU HELP? It is believed that crimes are currently vastly underreported to the police, for a variety of reasons, so Horsham District Community Safety Partnership are asking people to report crime, anti-social behaviour and suspicious activity straight away. Many people believe that someone else will report a crime and that they needn’t get involved but please don’t rely on others. If you don’t report a crime when you see it, there will be no investigation. There is a reduced likelihood that the offender will be caught and more people may become victims of crime. There will also be no clear picture of crime across the Horsham district, making it harder to deal with future problems. Any crime, anti-social behaviour and suspicious activity can be reported by calling the police on 101. If it’s an emergency, a crime is in progress or the situation is violent you should always call 999. If you don’t need an emergency response, you can also report online at www.sussex.police.uk. On the Sussex police website there is a link to the online form where you can report a number of issues including domestic abuse, hate crime, sexual offences, assaults, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage, fraud, internet crime, abandoned vehicles and more. There are also the details for contacting the police via email, telephone, minicom, fax and text. It’s very easy to report crime – please don’t let criminals get away with it! Sharon Cadman, Horsham District Council

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APRIL 2017 | News HENFIELD ANNUAL PARISH MEETING The Henfield Hall was packed on Tuesday 7 March for the Annual Parish Meeting, chaired by Ray Osgood. Mike Morgan, in his role as Poppy Appeal Coordinator, announced that last years’ appeal raised £5,170 in the village, a tremendous effort. He gave long-service awards to Poppy Appeal collectors Sylvia Scutt (15 years), Bruce Johnson (20 years) and Brenda Camp (30 years). Mike also appealed for volunteer collectors to get in touch. Parish Councillor Anne Donoghue presented the Henfield Activity Plan, where local clubs and groups are being encouraged to share skills and connect for the good of the village. Parish Councillor Richard Kendall then updated the meeting with progress on the Link Road application (pending planning) and the Summer Fayre in July (volunteers welcomed). He went on speak about the Memorial Field renovation which will give new, usable football pitches on the common. Work is due to commence at the end of May, areas will be fenced off and there will be some spraying to kill grass. Finally, plans for the cemetery extension, it’s estimated only 7-10 years space is left. An extension to the north will allow for another 25 years. Ray Osgood, Chairman, spoke at length about a

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possible second Henfield Neighbourhood Plan (the first having been quashed in the High Court after being challenged by a developer) and asked those present to give an indication of whether the village should proceed with another. He said the volunteers who worked for four years on the last defeated plan are fatigued, along with Parish Council staff, whose workload is already increasing. The new plan would be subject to a higher degree of legal scrutiny. The cost of the last plan was over £27,000, and a future plan is not exempt from challenge. There are pressures from developers, and if the village is without one it could be vulnerable to this on a much larger scale Changes to the housing numbers mean District Councils having to find more places to build. With a show of hands, those present voted. 74 were in favour of a new plan, with 11 against and 9 unsure. The open forum saw questions from the floor including several on parking, construction traffic movements, the disputed hoarding in West End Lane, speeding in the village, the neighbourhood plan and the suggestion of a bypass. The meeting closed with thanks to Ray Osgood from the floor. Ray is standing down as Chairman of Henfield Parish Council in May. Editor

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he count down to the amazing Henfield Piazza Italia, which roars into town on Sunday 2 April, has started and here at BN5 Magazine and the Henfield Community Partnership we are incredibly excited! Just to whet your appetite, here are some more details of the fabulous events we have in store. In the week running-up to the event, much of Henfield High Street will be embracing the Italian culture with Italian themed window displays and special offers – check out The White Hart, Cornerweighs, All Things Covered, Alice’s Dog Grooming, Henfield Furnishings, White Mischief, Village Care and Full of Beans... amongst others. On the day itself, most of the pubs and cafes will be open, as will some shops enabling you to enjoy the window displays (don’t forget to take part in the Selfie Competition!), have a bite to eat and a drink. Dotted up and down the High Street you’ll find street-food stalls which will be open from 1pm. Confirmed participants include Pizza Oven, French Revolution Crepes, Just Brownies, Gelato Geminelli, Calcot Cured Meats, Rushfields Deli and hot food and Ginger Rookes. The Henfield Hall Car Park will feature a static classic car display from 12.30pm as well as 2 4 | B N 5 M A GA ZINE

international entertainment Mariano’s Street Band, Jazzled Choir and a mandolin & guitar ensemble. Later in the afternoon Mariano’s band is decamping to the White Hart, where the party will continue! Henfield will be the last stop on the Piazza Italia Tour which starts in Horsham and also takes in Billingshurst, Pullborough, Storrington and Steyning. The Tour is scheduled to arrive in Henfield at around 3pm. The cars will be coming from the Steyning direction (south of the village) and will drive the full length of the High Street, turning around the Wantley roundabout before parking up in the Henfield Hall Car Park. Confirmed supercars taking part on this years tour include: Ferrari 458 Italia, Ferrari F40, Lamborghini Diablo, Lamborghini Gallardo, Alfa Romeo Montreal, Alfa Romeo Spider, Maserati Grand Tourismo, Fiat Abarth 595, Lancia Stratos, Lancia Flamina, Mini Cooper, De Tomaso Classic, McLaren 12c Spider, Aston Martin v8 Vantage. We look forward to seeing you there - arrivederci! Henfield Community Partnership & BN5 magazine Follow news & offers on the BN5 Facebook page!

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Palm Sunday 9th April 10.30am Morning & 6.30pm Evening services, led by Pastor Andrew Lawton Wednesday in Holy week 12th April 3.00pm “Messy Church” with a Good Friday & Easter theme Maundy Thursday 13th April 7.30pm Maundy Thursday Communion Good Friday 14th April 10.15am Good Friday worship, followed by the Walk of Witness Easter Day 16th April 10.30am Easter Worship, led by Pastor Andrew Lawton 6.30pm Service of Easter Praise, when we shall be joined by members of all the village churches.

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magine opening the doors of the ancient and beautiful Parish church in Henfield and seeing before you an astonishing number of tall and graceful harps; no, the angels will not have descended to the earth! The instruments will belong to an exciting group of up to eight top harpists from across Sussex. They have recently formed an unusual musical ensemble - Glissando - with an eclectic repertoire, ranging from the energetic to the ethereal. The concert takes place on Saturday 29 April at 7.30pm The harpists have all come from differing walks of life and like them, their programme choices are diverse, from well- known folk tunes and popular classics alongside pieces by prominent composers for the harp. You will hear arrangements from Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Tango by Salzedo and Spanish dance music arranged by Granados, along with other items which must remain an undisclosed pleasure until you come to the concert! Henfield is truly fortunate to have the chance to see and hear such a rare company of musicians. This is an occasion not to be missed! The concert is being promoted by The Friends of St. Peter’s Church. We are an organisation formed to raise funds solely for the purpose

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of maintaining the fabric of the building and graveyard. As you may imagine, a church founded on its present position in 770 A.D, the medieval building subsequently built on the Saxon site then added to in the sixteenth century, followed by an extensive rebuild in the nineteenth, needs constant upkeep. In 2008 the church was again reordered, creating a wonderful space of warmth and light proving both welcoming to twenty-first century worshippers and an advantageous area for all sorts of other occasions. Opera, theatre, folk and choral concerts and soon a rare instrumental performance by Glissando all find a sympathetic venue in the building. Please help us to continue to care for this remarkable church and treat yourselves into the bargain, by coming to this fascinating concert. The tickets cost £15 including refreshments and can be obtained from Village Care, Henfield and from the ticket line on 01273 492294 from the beginning of April or on the door on the evening. This will be a popular event we’re sure, so make certain of your seat as soon as you can. We look forward to seeing you there! Susan Kendall

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he humble bluebell (or Hyacinthoides non-scripta to give it its proper Latin name), is one of the nations best known and favourite flowers. Flowering from late March through to late May, the native bluebell heralds the start of spring, warmer sunshine and longer days. Here in Sussex we are blessed with some incredible displays of this beautiful flower. Smaller and more delicate than its more commercial Spanish cousin, the native bluebell has between five and twelve distinctive bell-shaped flowers which droop down one side of its stem and nod gently, creating a shimmering carpet of intense violet-blue colour when seen en-masse. As well as its beauty, the native bluebell is hugely important to our local habitats. Not only is it a significant indicator species of ancient woodland and hedgerows, but the native bluebell with its sweet scent and creamy-white pollen provides essential spring food for bumblebees and butterflies as well as other insects. So where are the best places locally to enjoy our native bluebells in all their glory? It is easy to see this fantastic flower at the roadside â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the A281 between Cowfold and Henfield has some particularly fine displays, as does the top end of Littleworth Lane. But they also provides the perfect excuse to get out and about and enjoy our glorious countryside. Here are some of our favourite bluebell woods, but do let us know yours. The woods on Henfield Common have some lovely bluebells, but for really fantastic displays, visit the Sussex Wildlife Trust HQ at Woods Mill, Tottington Woods and the woods behind Woodmancote Place. Spithandle Lane in Ashurst has to have some of the best displays of bluebells in the country and is frequently visited by amateur and professional photographers alike. Further afield, the Knepp Estate is worth a visit as are the National Trust properties Nymans at Handcross and Standen at East Grinstead. Sarah Butler 3 2 | B N 5 M A GA ZINE

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As much as the native bluebell is treasured, its continued existence in the UK is under serious threat from a number of different sources. In the UK the native bluebell is a protected species and as such is protected under UK law. It is a criminal offence to collect or trade the bulbs or seeds of wild native bluebells, punishable by fines of up to £5,000 per bulb. Other threats include inappropriate habitat destruction, contamination from non-native species and climate change. The hardier Spanish bluebell, although popular with gardeners, is beginning to infiltrate our woodland bluebell populations and may eventually ‘outcompete’ our native species. If you would like to plant native bluebells in your garden, check the Latin name on the label to make sure you are buying Hyacinthoides nonscripta, rather than Hyacinthoides hispanica or Spanish Bluebell. The Sussex Wildlife Trust has a lot more information on the threats to the native bluebell and what you can do to help protect it, see www. swt.org.uk for more information.

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Making Tax Digital

Love it or loathe it, Making Tax Digital will soon become a reality – so we’d better get used to it…

ast summer, the Government published various long awaited consultation documents on its Making Tax Digital (MTD) strategy. MTD will spell the end of Personal and Corporate Tax Returns as we know them, requiring taxpayers to move to online accounts. Businesses and landlords alike will need to update these on a quarterly basis. The intention is for the system to be fully implemented by April 2020, with the changes phased in. Business income tax reporting will go digital from next April – less than a year away! - VAT from April 2019 and Corporation Tax the following year. In practice, this means that businesses will need to acquire software or apps that will allow their digital tax accounts with HMRC to be updated with details of their business accounting figures. Taxpayers will be encouraged to update their digital tax accounts quarterly, with annual or quarterly adjustments. HMRC believes this will save costs, while helping taxpayers monitor their likely tax liabilities more accurately. The programme will be linked to a new enforcement regime and will introduce the ability to make voluntary tax payments on account – Pay As You Go. So all individuals will have a digital tax account and the intention is that, where possible, information will be automatically populated by HMRC based on data it already receives, such as salary data, which is collected through the Real Time Information system. Meanwhile, figures from the quarterly reporting will feed into the same account. Small businesses with a turnover of less than £10,000 are (for now!) exempt from the MTD initiative, but all others must comply. This will probably force small businesses that don’t currently maintain their records electronically to start doing so and they will need to choose software that is compatible with HMRC’s MTD systems. As for us accountants, taxpayers’ agents will be able to access their clients’ digital tax accounts and make adjustments as required for, say, year end adjustments or tax adjustments. The software and apps should automatically add back items such as entertaining and depreciation, which are not tax deductible. Thankfully, taxpayers will be also able to access online help integrated into the software to help with the process.

All of these changes will require taxpayers and their advisers to fundamentally change the way they operate and report incomes, profits and gains for tax purposes. It’s a major revolution in the tax arena and, needless to say, the digitally savvy amongst us will cope better with the changes than others. The MTD scheme is ambitious and has a punishingly short timetable for implementation, which is particularly concerning given the scale of what the Government is hoping to achieve and its track record with large IT projects. Unsurprisingly, the accountancy profession is lobbying to try to delay the implementation timetable as well as grant further concessions for small businesses. No matter what comes out following the consultation’s review, it is inevitable that the UK tax system will shift to place a greater emphasis on digital interaction with HMRC. While we would prefer to see this play out as a gradual evolution of the tax system rather than a sharp shock that will inevitably place a great administrative burden on businesses at a time when they may be battling the effects of Brexit, it is clear that the sooner we can get to grips with our digital future, the better for everyone. For further advice on this or other business issues, contact Paul Samrah LLP on: 01737 781546 or Email: psamrah@kingstonsmith.co.uk Kingston Smith is an independent member of Morison KSi, a global association providing border-free professional services with 375 offices in 87 countries.

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