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December 2012

Somehow not only for Christmas But all the long year through, The joy that you give to others Is the joy that comes back to you. And the more you spend in blessing The poor and lonely and sad, The more of your heart's possessing Returns to make you glad. – John Greenleaf Whittier

CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY AND LOCAL BUSINESS Barns Green • Billingshurst • Five Oaks • Ifold • Kirdford • Loxwood • Plaistow • Slinfold • Wisborough Green

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glance at this month’s What’s On pages will show there is plenty to do this December. In fact, many people have told me they find these pages very useful, and I am grateful to those of you who email me with details of forthcoming events. The effectiveness of this was evident on 10th November when my family joined over 200 people at the Charity Concert at the Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Wisborough Green. Over £850 was raised for Cancer Research. A report of this superb concert will be in next month’s ’Tweet. I wish you all a Very Happy Christmas. Grahame Cover photo: Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Wisborough Green. By Helen Vause. Food & drink Chantry Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Wisborough Green Farmers’ & Village Market . . . . .6 Queens Head Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Recipe: Last Minute Christmas Cake . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Burdfields Country Markets (Turkeys) . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Clayfield Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Monsoon Indian Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 DK Vintners Wine Merchant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Billingshurst Butchers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Half Moon Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Austens Home Hardware (Christmas Cake Making) .14 Sumners Ponds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IBC Health & wellbeing Billingshurst Osteopaths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 JG Holistic Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Meraki Hairdressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Solar Flare, Yoga Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 17 Gozone Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Lesley Hawker Sports Massage Therapy . . . . . . . .16 AM Beauty Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Nikki Durrant Hypnotherapist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Care Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OBC About the house Fowlers, Estate Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Cracknell Pitt-Draffen, Estate Agent . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5 Appaloosa Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Jeff Wilson, Decorator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Pest Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 RW Scott Carpenter & Joiner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Vertus Building Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 West Sussex Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Euroll UK, roller garage doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Hallam Trim, Window Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Hamilton Cole, TV & Satellite Equipment . . . . .21, 24 Holly Boilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Catherine’s Pet Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 GJ Coles Builder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Goring Road Carpets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Delta Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Odd Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Re-Nu Kitchens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 ADC Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 ATG Property Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 DVS Building Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Hydropower Generators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Mjufa Cleaning Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Oven Revival Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Apex Aerials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Miss Mop Cleaning Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Paul Beadell Aerial & Satellite Specialist . . . . . . . .29 Pest B Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Burdfield Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Equine SPR Centre’s page: Feeding your horse . . . . . . . .34

Contents COPY DATE FOR JANUARY ISSUE: 7th DECEMBER Published by A272 Design, PO Box 371, Billingshurst, West Sussex RH14 4AS

Editorial and Advertising: Grahame Pearson 07762 767084 editor@villagetweet.co.uk Website Design: Stephen Pearson stephen@pearson-design.co.uk

www.villagetweet.co.uk Printed by: The Lavenham Press, Suffolk Disclaimer: All adverts and editorial are printed in good faith. However, A272 Design cannot take any responsibility for the content of the adverts, the services provided by the advertisers or any statements given in the editorial. © No part of this publication may be reproduced or stored without the express permission of the publisher. Garden Tweet! Garden View: Deck the halls . . . . AR Garden & Tree Care . . . . . . . Donnabhán Garden Design . . . . Clayton-Turner Trees & Gardens Sussex & Surrey Tree Services . . Andrew Gale Tree Surgery . . . . . John Potter Winter Garden Work Village Nurseries . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Miscellaneous Professional Services & Businesses The Local Market Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Take One Productions, Business Marketing,Video . . .32 ALB Accountancy & Taxation Services . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Victoria Travel, Coach Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Judy McMath English & Maths Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Tip Top Tutors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 TechGeek IT and Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 One Stop Computer Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Wey & Arun, Santa Cruises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Features Your Perfect Christmas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Make your own Christmas wreath . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas ’Elf and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Book Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Computing: Get online using your mobile phone

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Community/Farming/Smallholding Billifest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Carols at Kelsey Hall, Ifold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Give Blood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 BilliMarket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Nativity Fun at St Mary’s Church, Christmas Eve . . . .20 Sylvia Welch, Billingshurst’s ‘Lollipop’ Lady retires . .30 John Nash’s Farming Column: It’s that time of year . .38 Michaela Giles’ Diary of a Smallholder . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Wey & Arun Canal: Winter activities on the canal . .42 Look out for your vulnerable neighbours . . . . . . . . . . .42 Billingshurst Community & Conference Centre . . . . . .43 Little Tweeters! Kids Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Games and quizzes Crossword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 38 Spot the Difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 46 Last But Not Least What’s On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 45 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

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Congratulations to the organizers of BilliBiz-The Show 2012 Fowlers Estate Agents were the Principal Sponsor

Keith Hutchinson

Director, Billingshurst

Keith brings our clients 27 years· experience and a record of awardwinning client care and attention.

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He is a Fellow of the National Association of Estate Agents and is a Qualified Energy Assessor so can advise our clients on energy conservation.

Lori too is the consummate property professional having managed offices in nearby towns and villages working with clients in Southwater, Ashington, Horsham, Arundel and Billingshurst.

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74, High Street Billingshurst RH14 9QS. www.fowlersonline.co.uk 01403 786787

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Last Minute Christmas Gift Cake

Food and drink

Makes 2 cakes, each serving 8 Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 1-1¾ hours depending on oven

Traditionally Christmas cakes are made well in advance but if you haven’t had time try this version. Because it makes two you can give one away as a METHOD 1. Put the dried fruits in a bowl and pour over the whisky. gift, and solve two problems with one recipe!

INGREDIENTS 600g good-quality mixed dried fruits 150ml whisky, warmed 150g stem ginger, drained, plus… 8 tbsp ginger syrup from the jar 200g butter, softened, plus extra for greasing 300g plain flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp mixed spice 200g soft light brown sugar 4 large free-range eggs 2 tbsp milk Finely grated zest of 2 small oranges and 2 lemons 50g ground almonds 150g whole glacé cherries

Set aside for 30 minutes. 2. Briefly blend the ginger and its syrup in a mini food processor until finely chopped. Preheat the oven to 160°C/ fan 140°C/gas 3. Grease and line a 20cm square cake tin. 3. Sift the flour, baking powder and mixed spice into a large bowl and add the rest of the ingredients except the cherries. Beat with a hand-held electric whisk for 2 minutes until pale and fluffy. Fold in the soaked dried fruits and any whisky, the blitzed ginger and the cherries. 4. Spoon into the baking tin and level off. Bake for 1-1¾ hours (depends on your oven). Check after an hour then every fifteen minutes after that, until the cake is firm and golden brown. Leave in the tin for 10 minutes, and then remove to a wire rack to cool. 5. Remove a thin slice from all sides of the cake and discard. Cut cake in half to make 2 rectangles. 6. Top with marzipan and white fondant icing and decorate with a sprig of holly.

Wisborough Green Free Range Rare Breed Pork Succulent, tender pork with amazing flavour and tasty crackling from our traditionally reared Berkshire and Mangalitza pigs As the festive season approaches we are now

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taking orders for Christmas and New Year. Our Christmas Specials include:Gammon - Smoked and Unsmoked

Vill ket Village Market

Chipolatas - Country and Pork & Cranberry Sausagemeat and Bacon plus our usual range of sausages, bacon, pork joints and free range eggs Please order by phone 01403 740188, through our website www.chantryy farm.co.uk, email: enquiries@chantry-farm.co.uk or call in 10am to 4pm weekends If you appreciate great tasting food and care about where DQG KRZ LW·V SURGXFHG WKHQ \RX·OO ORYH RXU SRUN Chantry Farm, West Chiltington Lane, Coneyhurst, West Sussex RH14 9DY

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Coffee break / Food and drink Village Tweet Quick Crossword

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The Queens Head, Barns Green Traditional 17th Century Village Pub Finest quality beers, ciders and wines Cask Marque Pub of Excellence Accredited in CAMRA Good Beer Guide

Finest quality, original home cooked food using our home grown and local produce (Some say it’s the Centre of the Universe)

FORTHCOMING EVENTS: Weds 5th December Live Acoustic Music Tues 11th December Christmas Quiz Night

Bookings being taken for Christmas – call in for our Christmas Menu

Chapel Road, Barns Green, West Sussex RH13 0PS. Tel: 01403 730436

www.thequeensheadbarnsgreen.co.uk

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Christmas / Food and drink

Your perfect Christmas Put aside others’ expectations – celebrate your way!

he perfect family Christmas – we’ve all seen it on the telly: adoring parents watching beautiful children open immaculately wrapped gifts, their faces full of joy and wonder. So why is it that so many festive seasons consist of weeks of frantic present-buying, culminating in arguments, tantrums and burnt sprouts? A lot of the stress of Christmas comes from our unreasonable expectations of the day. We can feel pressurised to celebrate in a way that is never going to work. Difficult as it may be, the most important thing is to think about what you really want from Christmas and to stick to it. Maybe you’d like to spend the day just with your partner, or to eat curry instead of turkey for once? If this ruffles people’s feathers, try a compromise – you could agree to do things one way this year and another the next. Say no to things you are really against, but offer an alternative. For example, you could suggest meeting up with friends or family during the quiet days between Christmas and the New Year. If you are the one who hosts the family Christmas lunch, ease the pressure by asking people to bring specific contributions, and allocate jobs beforehand. It

may seem bossy, but things will go much more smoothly if everyone knows what they are doing. On the day, designate one room as a chill-out place, where people can go to escape if they need to. And try to take a break from the sofa for a breath of fresh air. It’s easy to stagnate over Christmas and a dose of the great outdoors is good for everyone. Worrying about money is one of major causes of stress at Christmas and can spoil your enjoyment of the day. This year, why not challenge yourself to choose smaller gifts that are really special? You can look in local independent shops for unusual items, or try Christmas craft fairs and charity shops. Last year I decided to have a real budget Christmas and made food gifts for my friends and family. Ask a foodie friend, or search online if you’re stuck for recipes. (Nigella’s Chilli Jam is a good one.) Another idea is to give your time to help someone. Or you can buy pretty boxes or bags and make your own bespoke gift sets or kits. Christmas is said to be all about children, but I think for it to really work, the adults also need to have fun. So arrange some treats for yourself and make this Christmas really special – for you too! Alex Brown

Free Range Bronze Turkeys

Producing free range pork & grass reared lamb direct to your door

Hand reared from day old chicks in Itchingfield Ready for collection Sunday 23rd December, 2012 or Monday, 24th December, 2012 up until 12 noon from Burdfields Country Market, Billingshurst – Opposite the Library in the Library Car Park. We can’t guarantee their actual weights until they are prepared so please let us know roughly what size you would prefer: Small: Medium: Large: Extra Large:

Up to 12 lbs From 12 lbs - 15 lbs From 15 lbs - 18 lbs From 18 lbs plus

(5.4 Kg) (5.4 Kg – 6.8 Kg) (6.8 Kg - 8.2 Kg) (8.2 Kg plus)

A £10 deposit confirms the booking Call 07703 182971 for more information

Last chance for any chipolata or sausage meat orders Look out for our unbelievably generous New Year offer in the January edition of Village Tweet. Till then Jo, Spike and all the animals here at Clayfield Farm wish you a very Merry Christmas! Open most Wednesday evenings 5-7pm and Saturdays 11:30am-5pm (Please note: as from the New Year we will no longer be open Wednesday evenings)

Tel: 07920097185 www.clayfieldfarm.co.uk Based in Barns Green

Now taking bookings for

Christmas Monsoon – the perfect setting for your Christmas meal Occupying one of the oldest and most charming buildings in Billingshurst, Monsoon’s characterful low ceilings and oak beams offer a unique and intimate dining experience whether your party numbers 2 or 30. Despite being able to cater for large numbers you will never feel cramped – we have 3 large dining areas with well spaced tables. And it’s not just the ambience that is special, so are our prices…

Christmas 2-course meal for 2 for just £22 Larger party? Please call to discuss how we can make your Christmas meal special – and affordable Offer applies to chicken, meat and prawn main courses and is available Sunday-Thursday

Take-away offer

Wednesdays only

7 days a week

Order a meal and get 25% off the menu prices!

Order a take-away meal costing over £25 and have a 660ml bottle of Cobra beer on us!

l Applies to any size of party l Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer l Applies to food only, not drinks l Mention Village Tweet to take advantage of this Special Offer

l Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer l Collection only l Present this voucher to qualify l Valid until 31/12/12

View our menu at www.monsoonrestaurant.net Monsoon, 42 High Street, Billingshurst

01403 786636 / 783113

Eat-in offer

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Food and drink

Billifest Invaded by Romans!

his year’s annual Village Event on Saturday 1st December has invited DK Vintners to embrace the community with an outdoor wine tasting!

The chances of the weather being favourable is hopeful, so throughout the day Chris at DK Vintners will be offering to warm the cockles of your heart with a traditional Italian ‘Vin Brulé’, better known outside of the Roman Empire as Mulled Wine.

Come and find him in the dry, covered pavement area Office. next door to the Post promotions will include offers on all December Sparkling Wines and Champagnes, to set you in the mood for the festivities, ‘felix dies Nativitatis’ (Latin).

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Community / Christmas

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Billifest – Best of Sussex Market Jengers Mead – Saturday 1st December 2012 9am-5.30pm

elcome to the seventh annual BILLIFEST! This year’s BILLIFEST offers a Sussex market featuring a wide selection of local goods and produce – with the emphasis firmly on Christmas – alongside an exciting all-day programme of events. In addition, James, our new Billingshurst Butcher in Jengers Mead, will be providing a Hog Roast and Billingshurst Creatives the community Craft Enterprise will be holding a walk-in art and craft display in their smart new premises in Jengers Mead (photo, left). As usual there is the popular ‘mega-raffle’ with over 30 prizes – from hampers to restaurant vouchers – all donated by local retailers and businesses. The raffle will be drawn by Radio Weald around 4pm.

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Also, around 25 exhibitors will be in evidence in the grand marquee in the main car-park representing their various organisations and associations (photo, right), so drop by and support those who are so important to our village life throughout the year. We promise a fun-packed day for all the family so in the unlikely event of inclement weather remember there is no such thing as bad weather – just the wrong clothes! See you there! Billingshurst Community Partnership – BILLIFEST Team

We Specialize in All Types of Events

In partnership with Billifest supplying farmers’ & craft market marquees To find out more about our events and markets please contact us Office: 01293 885791 or 01903 532343 Mobile: 07826 090873 Email: thelocalmarketcompany@gmail.com

Make your own ‘green’ Christmas wreath

ast Christmas I made an environmentally friendly Christmas wreath made from recycled materials. I thought this year I would share it with other Village Tweet readers. Collect green and red net bags from supermarket fruit punnets, cut spirally to form long pieces, long enough to tie into bows. Collect scraps of green and red fabric or ribbon, cut (with pinking shears if possible) into ribbon pieces long enough to tie into bows. Collect other sparkly ribbon, silver or gold balls

such as those from Christmas crackers or old decorations. Lastly, you will need a wire coat hanger. 1. Form coat hanger into circle with hook at top. 2. Sort fabric into green and red. 3. Tie fabric/net in alternate colours onto coat hanger in bows, pushing tightly together so coat hanger is not visible. 4. When circle is full cut into loops of bows in order to ‘froth up’ the fabric and net. 5. Tie on decorations and finish with a bow. Carolyn Gibbs

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Christmas / Food and drink

Christmas ’Elf and Safety

e’ve all met them – those odd souls who bound up to us on the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, informing us that there are just 358 days until next Christmas. They seem thrilled at the prospect of another season of peace and good will to all men, while we’re still recovering from the last one, grateful to have emerged unscathed. There are health warnings about any number of things, but Christmas rarely features. Yet there are all kinds of dangers lurking behind innocent looking fairy lights and seemingly innocuous novelties. A whopping 31 people have died since 1996 from watering their Christmas tree while the lights were switched on; others have suffered broken arms from pulling Christmas crackers (yes, really!); and each year a couple of people die after testing 9 volt batteries on their tongue! These facts and figures are not for the faint hearted, nor is paying a visit to Father Christmas apparently. Experts say that small children often find a trip to Santa ‘terrifying’ and that responsible adults should take appropriate action to lessen the trauma. I must admit, I do possess a photo of my daughter looking highly distraught while a white-haired, bearded stranger desperately tries to wrestle her back on to his knee. We all know the dangers of drinking and driving, but did you know that accidents have occurred involving out-of-control toy racing cars? The police warn us to stay at

home when the weather is bad, but not if there is a novice Scalextric driver on the loose! Incidents with unfamiliar toys rate in the top three causes of accidents at Christmas. When my sister and I dropped the odd Lego brick, we knew dad had found it when we heard a loud howl and saw him hopping around on one foot. Treading on broken toy parts, or being stabbed by pins left in shirts, may result in a trip to casualty. Nothing less than total vigilance is called for. Do not open beer bottles with your teeth, or leave fairy lights on unattended, nor should you use a knife as a substitute for a screwdriver, pair of scissors or tooth pick. Every year, dozens of people are admitted to Accident and Emergency departments over the Christmas period having done one, (or in some cases more than one) of these. And finally… the Food Standards Agency tells us that some ten million turkeys are sold every year at Christmas. They also tell us that 20% of all cases of food poisoning are poultry-related, so you can see there is a capacity for disaster lurking inside almost every oven in the land. How many of us check our oven temperatures using a thermometer? And how many more of us are still eating left-overs a week later. Make an oven thermometer top priority this year, and freeze left-overs or dispose of them after three days. Wherever you are this festive season, take care and have a very happy (and safe) Christmas, then exhale because it’s a full 358 days before you have to do it all again. Debbie Singh-Bhatti

Carols at Ifold Informal and relaxed carols at

KELSEY HALL Christmas orders now being taken for: Turkey Ribs of Beef Fresh Duck & Geese English Gammon Our Capons & Our Honey Roast Ham

01403 782523 8 Jengers Mead, Billingshurst

Sunday 16th December at 3 p.m.

Refreshments to follow Ifold Christian Fellowship

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Food and drink

Kirdford welcomes a new proprietor to the Half Moon

ennifer Cambell has recently taken over the Half Moon restaurant and pub in Kirdford, choosing to swap the pressures of an intensely competitive corporate environment for the relative tranquillity of rural West Sussex. Her professional experience of assisting a variety of companies to develop their businesses has inspired her to put her skills to work in more congenial surroundings, where personal service is more important than the bottom line. The Half Moon, located in a picturebook setting opposite the village’s Norman church, fulfilled all the criteria that Jennifer had set herself when she started her lengthy search for a suitable establishment. It has enabled her to create a venue worthy of the charm and character of its ancient building, set in attractive and spacious gardens both front and back. It is open every day except Monday for lunch and dinner. If you are walking in the local countryside, with or without your dog, you will be

warmly welcomed for a pub lunch or even a full meal. Just leave your Wellingtons at the door! The menu features such original dishes as Savoury Blue Cheese Bread and Butter Pudding, and a range of appetising and well-presented choices to appeal to all tastes, using locallysourced produce wherever possible such as pheasant and other wild game. The restaurant can cater for events (there is a private dining room which is free to hire and can seat up to 16 or the full restaurant can be booked out depending on numbers), and the chefs frequently create special menus for individual parties, or for annual celebrations such as Beaujolais Nouveau, Burns Night and Valentine’s Day to name a few. Jennifer insists on not being a back room proprietor – she aims for a friendly atmosphere and a high quality of personal service – so take a drive through the country lanes and try the Half Moon, Kirdford!

THE HALF MOON Kirdford, West Sussex, RH14 0LT Open every day over Christmas & New Year (excl. 27th Dec) Notable events: Open Christmas Eve for Lunch & Dinner, with complimentary Mince Pies, Hot Winter Punch & Games at the Bar

ǯ Gourmet Buffet, Live Music and Dancing (only £20 per ticket)

Christmas Day Banquet Lunch (a few tables still available)

Friday 25th January Burns Night Supper & Music

Open Boxing Day for lunch only *** New! Lunchtime Specials now available for lighter appetites! *** Call or email now for bookings, and for our special festive menus. Tel: 01403 820223 Web: www.halfmoonkirdford.co.uk Email: info@halfmoonkirdford.co.uk

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Food and drink

The Icing on the Cake with Austen’s Home Hardware

e have our Victorian ancestors to thank for establishing the Christmas cake as part of the traditional festive fare. Its origins lie in a Plumcake popularised in the 16th Century that was boiled, not baked, and served on Twelfth Night to celebrate the end of the Christmas season. The Victorians, however, took it upon themselves to give the Plumcake a makeover by popping it in the oven and then decorating it lavishly with icing, replacing the modest dusting of sugar that had been the decoration of choice for the Plumcake. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or enthusiastic amateur, there are a few basic items of equipment and accessories every cake decorator needs and you’ll find them all in-store at Austen's Home Hardware, Billingshurst. That means you have plenty of time to gather the tools of the trade so there’s no last-minute panic close to the big day. Countless cookbooks and websites offer advice and suggestions on how to make and apply the icing to cover your cake. If you’re going for a pristine finish then a rolling pin, a smoother and even a side

scraper are worthwhile investments, but if marzipan penguins clambering over snowdrifts are your thing, then a more informal approach can add authenticity – and may prove less of a challenge. First, you’ll need a cake board, a little bigger than the cake itself, to provide an attractive base. There’s a range of sizes and shapes in-store. A piping kit will almost certainly come in handy, if not vital, for writing a festive message on your cake. Kits come with a selection of nozzles (or icing tubes as they’re sometimes known) and a piping bag or syringe from which the icing is dispensed. These are great for adding fine detail or simply creating interesting patterns and textures to your decoration. Austen’s also stock a range of cutters to help you create uniform shapes out of rolled icing to add intricate detailing. Of course, we also stock spatulas, mixing bowls, airtight containers and a wide range of essential kitchen equipment. So visit Austen’s Home Hardware and we’ll help you all the way on the countdown to Christmas! David Lobley

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hristmas and birthdays are about the only time I can unashamedly play on the image that massage is a treat or indulgence usually for middle-aged women. If you have never had one before then you are surely in for a treat if someone close to you is kind enough to buy one for you. I want to convince you that a massage is so much more important than a novel improvement in the gift department but an essential part of everyday health and fitness. Massage is something we all do instinctively (e.g. rubbing an aching joint) and is probably the oldest form of medical treatment used throughout history by all cultures. In ancient Greek and Roman literature there are numerous references to the use of massage to prevent and cure diseases and to heal injuries. Julius Caesar was massaged daily to relieve neuralgia; Gladiators were massaged before and after the games. However, with the decline of the Roman Empire it would appear that massage has become less associated with medicine and more with the pursuit of pleasure. So, “What did the Romans ever do for us?” What did they know about massage that we’ve forgotten?

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A Good Read A Christmas selection from book reviewer Kath Bennett

o, it’s Christmas – time to curl up with a good book. But what to read? The newspapers are full of recommendations of which books to buy for your mum, your brother, your secondcousin-twice-removed… probably even your dog! Here are a few alternative suggestions. For Grown-Ups Want nostalgia and a lyrical description of times gone by, when ‘December was as white as Lapland though there were no reindeers’? Then dig out A Child’s Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas, preferably with Edward Ardizzone’s illustrations. Short, simple and beautiful, it sums up Christmas with the Uncles, snow on the ground and the myriad delights for a small boy on the best day of the year. If, however, you are feeling slightly less full of cheer and goodwill, Jilly Cooper might be more to your taste. The Christmas scene in Appassionata is one of my favourite ever depictions of the holiday, but every December I find myself turning first to How to Survive Christmas – bleak, witty and sometimes crushingly accurate, it is Cooper’s account of how to get through a typical festive season. Another excellent book with a brief but memorable Christmas sequence, is Angels and Men by Catherine Fox. It is hard to get hold of, but I promise you, Mara’s Christmas with her grandmother is not one you will forget – and the rest of the book is beautifully written, too. Finally, from the realms of fantasy, why not try Christmas Discworld style in Hogfather by Terry Pratchett? As you might expect, this Santa is very different – for a start, those are pigs, not reindeer pulling his sleigh. And he seems a little on the bony side. What does Death have to do with

Christmas? More than you might think… For Kids For many people, The Snowman by Raymond Briggs is the Christmas classic of choice. I much prefer his Father Christmas – eloquently told by pictures and relatively few words. It follows a curmudgeonly Santa on his journey around the globe, dropping off presents, struggling down chimneys, trudging up stairs, through all kinds of weather… “Merry Bloomin’ Christmas!” Another favourite is Dear Father Christmas by Jeanne Willis and Rosie Reeve. This picture book follows Mary as she writes her Christmas letter. Her wishes are rather different, as she doesn’t need any more toys – but an everlasting hamster and self tying shoelaces would come in rather handy. Of course, there is a twist in the tale, but we certainly didn’t see it coming, and it has been read over and over again – even at the height of summer. And, if you like the Jolly Postman, then you will love The Jolly Christmas Postman by Janet and Allan Ahlberg. As you might expect, there are a range of letters to be opened, with cards, games and even a jigsaw puzzle for the lucky nursery rhyme characters on his rounds. An absolute delight. And finally… How could we look at Christmas without mentioning the two biggest Christmas classics ever? I mean of course, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens and The Night Before Christmas by Clement C Moore. I know you have seen a million and one adaptations of the former (The Muppets do it best!), but the book really is worth a read. Be honest, when else are you going to curl up by the fire with a Dickens novel if not during a long snowy holiday? Merry Christmas!

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BilliMarket A Community Market by the Community for the Community

he newly created BilliMarket community market aims to bring together a range of local talent and to provide them a regular place to sell each month. The markets are held at Billingshurst Community and Conference Centre in Roman Way. The first market last month was a huge success with many sellers signing up until the end of 2013 for a monthly slot. The majority of sellers are local but several have travelled from Redhill, Dorking, Chichester and Worthing. Many visitors commented BilliMarket was just what Billingshurst needed. There will be over 20 sellers each month selling a vast range of gifts and products; each has their own niche. Stalls include retro cupcake makers, household products, jewellery, specialised fused glass gifts, wooden toys, delicious homemade chutneys and heart warming pastries perfect for those cold days ahead. There is an embroiderer who sells photo albums and notebooks covered in handmade fabrics in the richest warmest autumn colours ideal as a unique and totally original gift for Christmas.

From January the markets will take place on the last Thursday of each month from 1pm until 4pm but this month there will be an opportunity to buy a variety of unique and special Christmas gifts on Thursday 13th December from 1pm until 5pm. The market has been extended that day to accommodate the late shopper. Sellers interested in a stall should contact Claire Golding or Bik-Kay Talbot on 07546 210189 or email billimarket@gmail.com. “We are delighted with the success of BilliMarket and hope the market will grow from strength to strength within the local community. The market has a wonderful community vibe and we are delighted that Billingshurst Primary School Community Association are getting involved with BilliMarket and will be selling the school’s Christmas cards, Eco bag, recipe book and other creative ideas from the children. We can’t wait to see what the children come up with each month!” comment Claire Golding and Bik-Kay Talbot, founders of BilliMarket. Bik-Kay Talbot & Claire Golding

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his year’s Nativity event at St Mary’s Church in Billingshurst will be a bit unsual… Entitled ‘Bethlehem at Billingshurst’ the wonderful story of Christmas will be set in modern times with modern people. Also, don’t be too surprised if the traditional carols aren’t quite the

same… Nor will you find any sheep, or donkeys either, for that matter. Open to all ages, everyone is invited to wear their favourite costume, be it Spiderman or Hello Kitty! Come and enjoy yourselves at 4pm on Monday, Christmas Eve, 24th December. Revd Yvonne Adam

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Celebrating 41 Years of Safe Crossing

very special celebration was held at Helen Williamson, Headteacher, Billingshurst Primary School on the said in the assembly that “we are morning of Thursday 25th October. Sylvia all looking forward to seeing Sylvia at school, in the warm, helping the Welch was guest of honour to celebrate her work children as she is such as the Crossing Patrol for an important part of the the past 41 years since school. I know she 1971. Twice a day, in sun, misses the children and wind, rain and snow, they miss her too”. Sylvia has been outside Such a job is not an the school, crossing easy one. It involves children safely over the coming out first thing in road and has become a the morning and again in very well loved member of the afternoon, fearlessly the school and village braving the increasing community. traffic and sometimes Sylvia was the VIP impatient drivers. Her guest at a special delight in the children assembly held in her was always obvious. honour. Also attending to She greeted all of them, add their recognition of many by name, each Sylvia’s quite remarkable morning and evening. achievement was Mr Mike Coleman, Chair of West 1971: Sylvia Welch, Billingshurst’s new ‘Lollipop Lady’ Sometimes she would greet the parents by Sussex County Council, name as she had crossed them to school when Sylvia’s two daughters, Alison and Maria, Julie they were children! Finn, Manager of the County’s Crossing Patrols, Sylvia received a specially engraved vase members of the Governing Body of the school as from the school, and gifts from the team at West well as staff and children at the school. Sussex County Council, including a scaled down In an emotional celebration Sylvia told the ‘lollipop’ which Sylvia was thrilled to receive and children she “had never once regretted taking on said that she would keep it in pride of place as it the job” and that she “loved all her children and had been so much part of her life for the last misses them hugely”. 41 remarkable years. Bik-Kay Talbot Sylvia finally had to hang up her ‘lollipop’ after Photos: Claire Golding (now) and Maria Gaskell (then) a recent fall and deterioration in her health but

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Extensions and Dimensions

ith most families choosing to stay at their existing home rather than moving, extending your home offers a way to reconfigure your existing living space in a way which will work for you. Home improvements are also a reliable way of adding value to your property. Whilst it is likely there are some significant changes coming within the Planning system that will affect what you are able to achieve with or without Planning Permission it is important not to think in these terms. Simply adding rooms to the back, side or roof of your home can have a detrimental effect on your property and how you use it. The way in which people live has drastically evolved over the last few decades. However, different people still prioritise spaces differently to others depending on their individual lifestyle. For example, you may use your kitchen as the hub of your home or you may want your living spaces to have a direct relationship with your garden. You may be looking to create a home office, increase your entertainment or living spaces or add new bedrooms or wings. In any case working out what you ultimately want should be your first priority. Whether you have a traditional Sussex Vernacular building, or even a Listed building, you

may choose to be sympathetic to the existing design right down to the methods used, or starkly contrast the design in order to differentiate between the old and new. In between are countless opportunities that can vary in degree, ambition and design. An extension can mean adding a simple but elegant space with a character of its own or it can be part of a larger remodel where the new structure inspires the interior renovation or vice versa. To some, bringing more light into the existing internal spaces can be more important than creating new space itself. Of course, there are practical issues such as how not to deprive yourselves and your neighbours of a sense of privacy, how the extension relates to the structure of your existing home, and how to keep the costs in order. The planning process itself is not as onerous as some people may think and with the right guidance you should be able to achieve your goals. Whether or not you are involved in the construction industry already, there are a range of different professionals who can tailor their services to your needs and will, importantly, save you money in the long term. Alex Burdfield, Burdfield Architecture

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n abundance of cut-foil decorations, thin wispy tinsel and multicoloured fairy lights are my earliest recollection of Christmas decorations, where the lounge was proudly decorated like a pub (you can tell I was an 80’s child!). My brother and I would drag a dining room chair into the lounge for our father to stand on (a time before health and safety was an issue), and he’d hang the same dusty decorations we’d bring down from the fusty loft every year. He’d insist that “we must use the same holes as last year” as he pushed the drawing pins through the Artex ceiling. To be fair to my parents, by the 1990’s Mum tried to modernise the decorations, opting for a more muted colour pallet of red green and white. As kids we hated the idea of such radical change, but alas the foil decs were relegated to our bedrooms. Although I hold these memories dear, I wouldn’t have this kind of decoration anywhere near my minimalist abode, and much prefer real ‘trimmings’ wherever possible. I don’t think there’s anything more special than a family day out collecting pine cones and seed heads, then returning to the garden to cut long lengths of Ivy to wrap around the spindles on the staircase while humming ‘Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly’ (words from 1881). The word ‘deck’ in the title is of course referring to the verb meaning ‘adorn’ and entered the language from the Dutch word ‘dekken’, meaning ‘to cover’ (although you’d be forgiven for thinking it sounds like a piece of furniture from Ikea!). Both holly and ivy will last a week or so without

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Equine

Winter Survival

inter is a time most horse owners dread! Short daylight hours and increased workload as horses are stabled for longer due to the cold, wet days. The possibility of ice and snow and limited turnout due to rutted, frozen paddocks is part and parcel of horsey life. Here are a few tips to help horse and rider through the long months ahead! Helping the horse: Mud fever is a common winter problem; bacteria enter the skin through minute abrasions and set up an infection. Horses affected will have scabs and sore, cracked skin – most likely on the lower leg but it can occur on other areas of the body as well. Mild cases can be treated by the owner by washing the legs, removing scabs and then thoroughly drying the legs after wards and leaving the horse on a deep, clean bed and using a barrier liquid or cream before turning out. More severe cases will need antibiotic treatment from a vet. Rain scald is another skin condition caused by bacteria thriving in wet conditions. Affected horses will have scabs forming under the hair on their back, neck and withers, often accompanied by a serum. Affected horses need to be kept clean and dry and have access to shelter and a good waterproof turnout rug. Rain scald treatment is similar to that of mud fever and severe cases should be attended by a vet. Coughs. Some horses are sensitive to dust and this is exacerbated when stabled for long periods in the winter, feeding dry hay can challenge the respiratory system. Look to using dust extracted bedding; there are plenty to choose from and either steam or soak hay or use haylage to minimise challenge to the respiratory system, stable hygiene is also of great importance, do not let ammonia build up in the bedding and keep surfaces free from dust. Limited turnout. Some yards have limited turnout over the winter, especially those on clay soils which become boggy very quickly. If your horse has to spend lots of time in the box make sure he has plenty to keep occupied with. There are many stable toys on the market: treat balls that dispense pony nuts and boredom breaking licks are very popular, you can put carrots in the hay net and apples in his water bucket as well as hanging a swede to keep your equine friend from getting bored!

Rugging. Apart from some of our very hardy native ponies most horses will benefit from some sort of rug during the winter months. Rugs are available in a huge range of different fits, weights and styles and it is often trial and error as to what works best for your horse! Invest in as high a quality of rug as you can. Rugs must be removed daily and the horse given a good groom and checked for any rubs that may be caused by the rug. Keep rugs in good order of repair and check buckles and surcingles periodically for signs of wear and tear. Rider: Head Torch. This wonderful invention allows you to have both hands free so you can get on with the job to hand – in fact you can use the precious daylight hours to ride and poo-pick in the dark! Waterproof trousers are a must too; many types allow you to ride in them, keeping your legs warm and dry! They are also great for popping on over you office clothes so you don’t smell of horses when you get to work! And… Keep some road salt to hand for putting down on the yard when the weather is icy, much safer for humans and horses! Lag all water pipes as much as possible. This will help prevent burst pipes as well as keeping the water flowing. Putting a football in water troughs can also help prevent the water freezing solid. Keep a few filled water containers in an accessible and well insulated place – wrapping them with old stable rugs works a treat! If the taps are frozen then you will have water ready to fill buckets with. Let’s hope this winter is kind to us. We have Christmas to look forward to and after that has been and gone the evenings will start to ry lengthen, slightly at first and then by the end le d of February we are on our way towards d y, sa ha spring. Wrap up warm and keep safe! , k ly ge Jeanette Douglas. SQP, Qualified ac pp illa t e , u Horse Adviser. SPR Centre. ol n s ct V lac o p a www.sprcentre.co.uk a h c t l is sc or on wil th e c g in op se We sid nd rid sh lea y. ng e a es a g a o r i n in p d al ca er ru th etc t to ad se g s u lo , e r r n yo r c od we u ho ridi If o fo T yo

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It’s that time of year again! John Nash is a retired, well sort of retired, fruit farm manager in Kirdford who enjoys scribbling about life on the farm from the now to days gone by.

s you get older do you find that you reflect ever more on events and times long gone? I do. For some reason I measure the passing of the years more by the passage of winters than by any birthday celebration. Perhaps as a farmer the long winter nights and the quietness that descends on the land at this time of year gives me more time to dwell on the seasons that have passed. I consider myself fortunate to have been born during the later part of the Second World War and as such to have witnessed a dramatic and wonderful change in the world around me. However, there are memories from those days of my childhood that still lift my spirit at their recalling and make me a little sad at their loss. For instance… Wool. Long before synthetic materials that drip dry and need no ironing. Hours spent with arms outstretched holding that skein of wool so that Gran could roll it into a ball. Peering through the dim light of a gas lamp that spluttered on the wall, as she unpicked yet another sweater to recycle the material into a pair of socks or mittens. The mangle in the yard on a Monday, tin bath in front of the fire on a Saturday, bed time in the Morrison shelter – the Anderson in the garden was always full of water; my Gran always said it was only fit to grow mushrooms in… even when a couple of houses down our road were reduced to rubble. Collecting coal on the soapbox cart from the shunting yard, balloons and goldfish from the rag-and-bone man. Milk and bread delivered by a cart that was pulled by a horse who knew the round better than the driver, who, at the end of the day, would sit in his seat and ‘do’ his books while the horse made its own way home. When the snows came it was snowball fights and slides, the latter carefully groomed to huge lengths and guarded by a boot inspector to check that nobody with Blakeys in their soles was allowed on it as they would

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cut the smooth surface to ribbons. The long winter of 1948 was recalled with horror by adults and loved by us children. The Sunday school outing on double-decker buses to the coast for a day by the sea. Stuffing sand down the insides of our knitted swimming costumes to see who could hold the most and then standing in the shallows so that it leaked slowly back into the lapping water. Walking back up the beach with the crutches down around our kneecaps from the stretched wool, and small rivulets of blue dye, looking like premature varicose veins, running decoratively down our legs. Saturday morning cinema: sixpence to get in, a great singsong, then cartoons, a serial and finally a Western or similar which we would emulate by shooting at each other all the way home afterwards. Liquorice Wood, lemonade, sherbet powder, aniseed balls, gob stoppers and palm toffee bars. That accumulator powered radio on the sideboard, Rays a Laugh, Educating Archie, In Town Tonight, Dick Barton Special Agent, Workers’ Playtime, ITMA, Wilfred Pickles with Violet Carson at the piano (Later to become Ena Sharples in Corrie) and on and on… The band playing on the stand in the park and Gran sitting in her deckchair, eyes closed and pink bloomers on display. Red buses that had open doorways where you could hang on to the upright pole and dare each other to jump off before the bus stopped. Bus tickets dispensed from a wooden clipboard that the conductress held and snipped with her little machine strapped to her waist. Fag cards, cardboard milk bottle tops (useful for making pom-poms ), French knitting with an old cotton reel, marbles in the gutter, catapults, fish and chips wrapped in newspaper, Liptons, Home and Colonial, MacFisheries, Lyons corner shops, Woolworths when it had a myriad of individual counters, each one manned by its own assistant. Do you remember them all? You do? Then I guess you’re as old and decrepit as me then. Still, Happy Christmas. John Nash

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t is starting to become peaceful at Tedfold. The Billingshurst fireworks are over for another year thank goodness; they are held extremely close to the farm and cause much distress to the livestock especially the horses. We have held our last pig course in 2012 and then we sort of hibernate for the worst of the winter! Our son, Oliver, has made use of this extra time to teach a pen of fattening weaners to sit on command â&#x20AC;&#x201C; always useful(!) but he probably now Ollie teaching the wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t eat them now. The rain is causing us problems for the pigs with a thick mud of Velcro soup in some of the pens, so we have ordered yet more arks to be able to create new pens. Excitingly we are now pig exporters and sold a Middle White sow to a smallholding in France â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or should that be La Petite Ferme. Time was against us as she is pregnant and you cannot export in the last 10% of gestation. However, the AHVLA export centre and our vet were

exceedingly efficient and after a 4.30am start she arrived safely with a few days to spare. We have one gilt left to farrow before Christmas and have confirmed a few sows pregnant to give birth in January, ready for the 2013 show circuit and the spring weaner market. We selected some lambs to send off for our Christmas customers (and the lovely Harry Sherrard who cut our hay for us in exchange for pigs to sit! some meat â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thank you Harry) which, after maturing, will be delivered to freezers around West Sussex. The chickens are laying one egg a fortnight â&#x20AC;&#x201C; lucky we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on them to pay the mortgage! The WSSC has a reshuffled committee with a new activities manager â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mossyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; who will organise additional trips and activities for club members and we have our 2012 Christmas social on the 12th December at Brinsbury so come along and meet us all. Michaela Giles www.tedfoldcottagefarm.co.uk

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Computing and IT / Tuition

How to get online using your mobile phone More sound computer and IT advice from Simon Thomas

here are many reasons why you might want to use mobile phone technology to get online and the chances are you may even have a device that lets you do so. It’s important to feel confident and comfortable about mobile internet so that you don’t end up with an unexpectedly large bill at the end of the month. The costs that you run up will vary depending on whether you are using the mobile web with a 3G or Wi-Fi connection. Once you understand the difference you’ll be in a better position to manage how much you spend. All smartphones come with 3G connectivity. Put very simply, 3G is your phone’s own internet connection. Another option is to use Wi-Fi, which works the same way that a wireless connection works in your home or office. When your mobile connectivity is switched to Wi-Fi mode you are asking the device to find an outside source to provide an internet connection, instead of using the phone’s 3G connectivity. When using the Wi-Fi connection the service is usually free of charge (if you have to pay this will be made clear before you can use it).

When using a 3G connection your use will be limited to an amount that you’ve agreed with your provider; if you exceed the limit you’ll be charged extra. So it’s best to use Wi-Fi where you can. So how do you switch on online services on your phone? In the settings menu you can select Wi-Fi if you are in an area where a Wi-Fi signal is strong, or you can choose to turn it off. By deselecting Wi-Fi, you are telling the device to use its own 3G internet connection. It is common for Wi-Fi access to be guarded by a password. When you select Wi-Fi your smartphone will be shown a series of ‘hotspots’. Each will have a padlock icon beside them but some will be unlocked while others are locked. The unlocked options are public and can be connected to without having to enter a password. In some cases a connection may appear unlocked but then prompt you to log on using a paid for service. You will usually be asked for your bank details in order to set up an account. Whether you have selected 3G or Wi-Fi, you can then browse the internet by tapping on the internet browser icon on your devices screen. Simon Thomas (techgeek@tech-geek.co.uk)

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Community

Look out for vulnerable neighbours this winter

s a neighbour and member of the neighbour the warning bells began to ring… community you are often the first to raise “The neighbour hadn’t seen the neighbour all the alarm in the event of day which was unusual. No noticing something unusual visitors had been and she about an elderly neighbour’s hadn’t gone out. Crucially the house: milk left sitting on the neighbour had a key which she doorstep, curtains still drawn or gave me to investigate. a newspaper in the letterbox. “On entering the property it These are just some of the was obvious the house was signs that all may not be well in overcome by GAS and I got no the house – remember the older response by calling out to the client so generation are often reluctant to ask I called the emergency services. Our 97-year-old lady was found in her for help or let on they may be struggling bedroom overcome by gas fumes, to cope as well as they used to. presumably there since the previous Tina Montague, Director of Care night. Not only was she lucky to Comfort Company, tells Village Tweet survive the ordeal, the whole street of such a case she was involved with was also in danger as four gas rings recently… had been left on!” “I got no reply at the home of a So please, if you think somebody 97-year-old client on Halloween eve last close by may be in need of a hand this week. This is not unusual as we visit winter and feel reluctant to get three times a week to make sure the lady baths in our presence and remains “Don’t ignore the signs,” says involved yourself, Care Comfort Company will be happy to visit the safe while doing so; if she doesn’t feel Tina Montague same day. Make a note of their number now: like a bath on any particular evening she will lock 01403 782217. us out (her perogative). However, on talking with a

Winter activities at the Wey & Arun Canal

ow that regular weekend public boat trips on the Wey & Arun Canal have finished for the winter season, finding something different for the kids to do at the Canal has just been made easier with the launch of new children’s quiz sheets. There are two versions of the quiz – one for the younger members of the family and another for older children – and both have been designed to make a walk alongside the canal more interesting. The quizzes aim to make learning about the canal and its surroundings engaging and fun for both children and parents. The free quiz sheets will be available from the Canal Centre beside the Onslow Arms, on the B2133 at Loxwood, RH14 0RD, between 11am and 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays, and between 1pm and 4pm on Wednesdays and Fridays, until the end of December. Remember that our popular Santa Cruises will be taking place in December, and that relaxing post-festivities trips will be available on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. See our advertisement opposite for details. Susan Goble, Office Manager, Canal Centre, WACT www.weyandarun.co.uk

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Centre

A Macmillan Film:

Skyfall Friday the 7th of December

A triumphant return to classic Bond – The Times This is perhaps the best, most thoughtful 007 film in years, and will appeal to those who winced at Roger Moore’s silliness, frowned at Pierce Brosnan’s gadgets and were completely baffled by the plot of Quantum of Solace – The Manager All films begin at 7.30pm Tickets £5.50 on sale at Mansell McTaggart, online at www.TouringCinema.com and at the Centre on the night.

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Saturday the 9th of February Elsie & Norm’s Macbeth – from the theatre folk who brought us Inspector Drake and the Black Widow in November 2011. Fed up with playing Trivial Pursuit and watching television re-runs, Elsie & Norm decide to go for a bit of culture and stage some Shakespeare in their living room (as you do). Of course, it needs a bit of re-writing, which is no problem for Norm following his attempts at prose in the Pigeon Breeders’ Gazette, but it’s a bit of a push with the two of them playing all those characters – although two kilt-clad toy pandas play Banquo and his son… The results are hilarious, but will have Shakespeare turning in his grave – and luvvies everywhere wincing into their frappaccinos. Tickets will be £8 (concessions £5); on sale from early January and online via WeGotTickets.com

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What’s On near you

What’s On – December Every Mon Coffee Shop in Plaistow Church. 9-11.30am. Real coffee and a selection of cakes. Why not drop in with your friends after you’ve dropped your children off at school? Every Mon Wisborough Green Short Mat Bowls Club. Village Hall. Mons 2.30-4.30pm, Weds 7-9pm. New & Weds Members and Visitors welcome. £2.50 per session (includes Tea/Coffee & biscuits). Trial session free for newcomers. Further information from www.wisboroughgreen.org or contact Keith Carter on 01403 700502. (NB No meeting 5th Dec, we have an away match. Last club session of 2012 will be Monday 10th December, resuming on Monday 7th Jan 2013) Every Mon Careful Hands – Day Club for people with Dementia. Dial Post Village Hall, 10am-3.30pm. & Thurs Jenny Jupp, 07951 652788. Every Tues Short mat bowls. Billingshurst Community & Conference Centre (formerly Village Hall). 2-4pm. £2.50. Come and try a game. It’s great fun with friendly people in a small club. Further details Gerry (01403) 265873 or John (01403) 783477 Every Tues Help and Company’s Day Care Centre for the elderly. Billingshurst Community & Conference & Thurs Centre, 10am-3.30pm. To reserve your place and book your home-cooked two-course lunch please phone (01403) 788080 Every Weds Horsham Accordion Band. Practises in Slinfold Chapel from 7.30-9.30pm. Varied repertoire. Band Leader Mags Fisher tel: (01403) 790717 or email: magsfisher@btinternet.com Last Thurs Social evening for the villagers of Ifold, Plaistow and Kirdford. Monthly, Foxbridge Golf Club, Ifold, from 7pm. Meet other local people and enjoy a nice social event. Janice: socialifold@hotmail.co.uk Every Thurs Wildlife walkabouts. RSPB Pulborough Brooks Nature Reserve, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL.. 10am-12 noon. These gentle rambles are an ideal introduction to the reserve and its varied habitats and wildlife, taking in the seasonal delights on the brooks or on our heathland trail. £4 per person (£2 for RSPB members). Visitor Centre: (01798) 875851 Every Thurs HDC Health Walk. Billingshurst. Meet Library car-park, Billingshurst, 2.25 miles, flat, easy. Free, just turn up at 11am. Jean (01403) 786201 Every Sat Indoor table top sale and market. Ansell’s Yard, Kirdford Road, Wisborough Green, RH14 0DD. 10am-2pm. No entrance fee. Tables £5 (must be pre-booked). Tel: (01403) 700633 or 07798 941940 From 25 Nov Horsham Christmas Markets. Horsham Carfax will host Sunday Christmas Markets and during the weekdays in the last week before Christmas Day. www.horshammarkets.co.uk 28 Nov Film Night. Salmon Fishing in the Yemen. Kelsey Hall, Chalk Road, Ifold. 7.30pm. Tickets £5 from Oak Tree Stores, Ifold or on the door on the night. Refreshments and raffle. 28 Nov West Sussex Smallholders Club meeting. Talk: ‘How to make Christmas wreaths’ with Sue Taunton. Arundel Room, Brinsbury Campus, Chichester College, Pulborough. 7:30pm. All welcome. Info: www.westsussexsmallholders.co.uk Every Dec Wild Families – Winter Fun! RSPB Pulborough Brooks Nature Reserve, Wiggonholt, Pulborough weekend RH20 2EL. Drop in between 9.30am-5pm. Take part in the wildlife challenge or play Wild Bingo! Plus festive crafts. Normal nature trail entry fee. Felicity Cooper (01798) 875851 1 Dec Christmas Fayre. Osmund Court, Billingshurst. 2-5pm. Raffle prizes Tombola and Gifts. Free local transport and admission. John Rawlings, Osmund Court Social Club (01403) 782695 or 784751 1 Dec BilliFest. Jengers Mead, Billingshurst. 9am-late. See page 11 1 Dec HDC Health Walk. Mucky Duck, Tismans Common, Rudgwick, 4¼ miles, mostly flat, some stiles and slopes, to Gibbons Mill. Free, just turn-up in pub car-park at 9.30am. No dogs. Pauline (01403) 240419 or Jane 261672 1-2 Dec Optics Weekend. RSPB Pulborough Brooks Nature Reserve, Wiggonholt, Pulborough RH20 2EL. Drop in between 10am-4pm. Get expert advice on choosing the right binoculars, telescopes and accessories. We stock a wide range. No charge. Felicity Cooper (01798) 875851 1-23 Dec Balthazar’s Palace at Petworth House. 11am-3pm. An exotic Eastern fantasy for the Christmas season. Journey through the imagined palace of the Arabian King, Balthazar. From Throne Room to Ballroom, each sumptuous interior will leave the beholder spellbound. Weekend prices: Adult £8, Child £4, Family £20. Weekday prices Adult £6, Child £4, Family £15 (All prices to include NT members). Booking essential: 0844 249 1895. More info: (01798) 342207. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth 2 Dec Barns Green Village Hall Film Night. Skyfall. Doors open 3.30pm. Film 4pm. Families welcome. Tickets £6. Booking recommended. Go to www.barnsgreen.com or telephone (01403) 734408 2 Dec Indoor Antiques Market & Collectors Sale. Ansell’s Yard, Kirdford Road, Wisborough Green, RH14 0DD. 10am-2pm. No entrance fee. Tables available £8 (must be pre-booked). Telephone (01403) 700633 or 07798 941940 3 Dec Wisborough Green Horticultural Society Meeting. Talk: ‘Great Plants for Problem Places’ by Lesley Chamberlain. Village Hall, 8pm, £2 non-members, £1 members 3 Dec Macmillan Film night. Skyfall. Pulborough Village Hall. 7.30pm. Tickets £5.50 from Four Seasons or on the door on the night 5 Dec HDC Health Walk. Bax Castle, Two Mile Ash Road, 4 miles mostly flat. Free, just turn up in pub car-park at 10.30am, no dogs. John (01403) 263661 5-8 Dec Cinderella. Storrington Dramatic Society, RH20 3PP. 7.45pm (5th-7th), 2.30 and 7.30pm (8th). Tickets from Fowlers, Storrington or www.storringtondramatics.co.uk. £7 (£3.50 children, Weds concs £5)

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West Chiltington Floral Club December Extravaganza. Featuring Andrew Grisewood (Acclaimed Floral Designer/Demonstrator). West Chiltington Village Hall, RH20 2PZ. 7 for 7.30pm. Supporting Macmillan Cancer Care. Tickets £10 (including a glass of wine) (01798) 813787 or 813608 Macmillan Film night. Skyfall. Billingshurst Conference & Community Centre. 7.30pm. Tickets £5.50 from Mansell McTaggart or on the door on the night HDC Health Walk. Barns Green. Meet by the Village Club, 2 miles, mostly flat, can be some muddy patches. Free, just turn-up at 11am. Peter (01403) 741305 Christmas Concert by Petworth Town Band. St Mary’s Church, Petworth GU28 0AE. 2.30pm (doors open 2pm). £6 (children free). Richard Barron, tel: 07784 651485 or email: rabarron@btinternet.com Cranleigh Womens Institute meeting. St Nicolas Church Rooms, Cranleigh, 7.45pm. Our meetings (2nd Tues of the month) are fun and informative with a wide range of speakers. Additional groups for walks. Quizzes, coffee and lunches. Outings to the theatre, cinema and gardens. We welcome new members who can visit at any time. Gill and Brenda (Joint Presidents), tel: (01483) 272337/548535 HDC Health Walk. Health Centre, Station Road, Rudgwick, 4 mile, gentle, some slopes and stiles. Free, just turn-up at 10am, please do not park in Health Centre. Keith (01403) 823436 Loxwood Jazz & Blues Club. Village Hall. With candlelit tables and a licensed bar, it has a very intimate atmosphere with international standard jazz and blues. All profits go towards the renovation Loxwood Village Hall. Tickets are priced at the amazing price of £10 each, available from Loxwood Village Stores or Anita Bates on (01403) 752954 Messy Church! Billingshurst Village Hall. 3.30-5.45pm. Billingshurst churches welcome families to have fun with games, crafts, singing and stories. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Sit-down meal, donation. www.messychurch.org.uk West Sussex Smallholders Club Christmas Social. Arundel Room, Brinsbury Campus, Chichester College, Pulborough. 7:30pm. All welcome. Info: www.westsussexsmallholders.co.uk Christmas Party featuring Julie Stardust. Loxwood Village Hall. 8pm,doors open 7.30. Licensed bar with local real ale. Tickets £10 from Loxwood Stores and Anita Bates tel: (01403) 752954 Helen Poole (curator of Crawley Museum) talk: ‘Sir John Gage: the rise of a Tudor Courtier’. Firle Place is one of the loveliest houses in Sussex. This talk looks at its early years with Sir John Gage who survived the ups and downs of Henry VIII’s court and others. Billingshurst Community & Conference Centre. 7.30pm.Billingshurst Local History Society. Gillian Knight (01403) 78410 Wisborough Green Farmers’ and Village Market. Village Hall, 9am-12.30pm. Up to 30 stalls selling a variety of locally produced foods and crafts. Contact: Mary Lindfield (01403) 700624 BilliMarket – a new market for the local community. Billingshurst Community and Conference Centre. 1-4pm. Stalls are available to local businesses for £12. They are limited so please ensure you book early! Contact Claire or Bik-Kay to reserve your stall now or for further information: billimarket@gmail.com or call 07546 210189. See page 20 Billingshurst WI Meeting. Talk by Margaret Watson: ‘Harp Music.’ St Mary’s Room. 2.15pm. Visitors welcome. Tel: (01403) 784175 Icebreakers Dining Club Christmas Party Night. Singles dining club for the over 40s. Mannings Heath Golf Club. No membership or joining fee you just pay the advised charge for the evening. See www.icebreakersclub.co.uk or call (01403) 273480 or 262477 to book or for more information Date with Nature – Winter Predators & Prey. RSPB Pulborough Brooks Nature Reserve, Wiggonholt, Pulborough RH20 2EL. Drop in between 10am-3pm. Come along and watch the drama unfold. Normal nature trail entry fee. Felicity Cooper (01798) 875851 HDC Health Walk. Itchingfield. Meet outside the school, 4 ½ miles, some stiles, may be mud, free, just turn-up at 10.00 am. No dogs. Tony 01403 269232 Christmas Elves Workshops. Petworth House. 11am-12.30pm or 2pm-3.30pm. Have you got what it takes to become a Petworth Christmas elf? If you enjoy making and painting wooden gifts and creating Christmas tree decorations and cards then this might the job for you. Why not come along dressed as an elf and join in the festive fun. £5 per child, bookable (40 children per session plus accompanying adult): (01798) 342207. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth Carols at Ifold. Informal and relaxed carols. Kelsey Hall. 3pm. Refreshments. See page 12 St Mary’s Guild Talk: Christmas Traditions and How They Started. St Mary’s Room, East Street, Billingshurst. 8pm. Visitors welcome. Beryl Peacock (01403) 782835 Barns Green & Itchingfield Women’s Institute Meeting. Barns Green Village Hall. 2.30pm. Meetings 3rd Thurs of the month. 2012 is our 90th anniversary. Louise Taylor (01903) 743499 or Daphne Lindfield (01403) 791258 Billingshurst Village Market. Library car-park, Billingshurst. 9am-2pm. Info: Anita Burdfield, (01403) 784445, anita@burdfield.co.uk HDC Health Walk. Barns Green. Meet by the Village Club, 2 miles, mostly flat, can be some muddy patches. Free, just turn-up at 11am. Peter (01403) 741305 Give Blood! Billingshurst Community & Conference Centre. 2-4.30pm & 5.30-8pm. See page 17 Keith Robinson, a tutor with Sussex University will speak on Anglo Saxon Sussex. ‘Are the Dark Ages really so dark?’ Billingshurst Community & Conference Centre. 7.30pm. Billingshurst Local History Society. Gillian Knight (01403) 784101

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