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April 2016
Wisborough Green Parish Magazine
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AD VINCULA Wisborough Green Church and Community News
Highlights April 2016 St Peter ad Vincula Calendar .................................... 4 Pastoral Letter / From the Registers.......................... 5 Church Notices / Prayer ............................................ 6 Regular Church Activities .......................................... 7 From the Editor / In Memory of June Clark ................ 9 WG Primary School News ....................................... 12 Nature Notes ........................................................... 15 Digging Deeper / Jamielejog Talks the Walk ........... 17 New Wisborough Fun Run ...................................... 19 Curious about Bells? / Link to Hope Charity Trek .... 21 WG Sports News ..................................................... 22 Notice Board .................................................... 26 - 27 Recipe of the Month / Village Spring Clean ............. 29 Wisborough Green History ............................... 30 - 31 WG Minibus Page ................................................... 33 Neighbourhood Watch............................................. 34 Roger Moorey Memorial Concert 2016 ................... 35 Time for God - Preparation for Palm Sunday .......... 37 Village Organisations - News & Notices ........... 39 - 45 Annual Unlock Walk ................................................ 41 The Gardener’s Calendar / Village Hall 50 Draw .... 45 Weather Watch / Cyber Tips / Flag Raising Dates .. 47 Church Cleaning / Flower Rosters / Directory ......... 48 Village Organisations Directory ............................... 49 What’s Happening ................................................... 50
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the Editor or the Parochial Church Council. Please note, it is not always possible to check the credentials and claims of all those advertising, so please ensure that you get references and check any claims before entering into business with them.
Ad Vincula Team Roland Zilz Editor Marion Jenkins Asst. Editor Fran Wallace Advertising John Gough Distribution Rev. Clive Jenkins Vicar Dr Graham Parr Churchwarden Helen Vause Churchwarden
If you have articles, photos, letters, etc that you think we may like to feature in the next issue, please email the Editor on: editor@stpeterswg.org.uk but, please note, publication will always be subject to space and at the discretion of the Editor. Copy Deadline for May 2016 issue:
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Cover picture - by Ruby Jerges (Age 11) 3
St Peter ad Vincula Calendar for April Sunday 3 April Second Sunday of Easter
8.00am 10.30am
Holy Communion (BCP) Sung Eucharist
Tuesday
5 April
4.30pm to 5.00pm
Wednesday
6 April
10.00am
Holy Communion
Sunday 10 April Third Sunday of Easter
8.00am 10.30am
Holy Communion (BCP) Time for God
Tuesday
12 April
4.30pm to 5.00pm
Wednesday
13 April
10.00am
Friday
15 April
3.15pm
Sunday 17 April Fourth Sunday of Easter
8.00am 10.30am 6.00pm
Prayer Group (at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Road)
Prayer Group (at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Road) Holy Communion Messy Church, Village Hall (See poster p11) Holy Communion (BCP) Sung Eucharist Digging Deeper
Tuesday
18 April
4.30pm to 5.00pm
Prayer Group (at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Road)
Wednesday
19 April
10.00am
Holy Communion
Thursday
21 April
12.15pm
Luncheon Club, Village Hall
Sunday 24 April Fifth Sunday of Easter
8.00am 10.30am 12.00pm
Holy Communion (BCP) All Age Eucharist Annual Parish Church Meeting
Tuesday
26 April
4.30pm to 5.00pm
Wednesday
27 April
10.00am
Holy Communion
Sunday 1 May Sixth Sunday of Easter
8.00am 10.30am 3.30pm
Holy Communion (BCP) Sung Eucharist Rogation Service, Walk & Tea
Tuesday
3 May
4.30pm to 5.00pm
Wednesday
4 May
10.00am
Prayer Group (at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Road)
Prayer Group (at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Road) Holy Communion
For More Details of Services and Events see CHURCH WEBSITE http://www.wisboroughgreenparishchurch.org.uk/ 4
Pastoral Letter So they went and made the tomb secure by putting a seal on the stone and posting the guard. Matthew 27:66 Do you enjoy ‘whodunits’? That style of writing typified by great authors like Agatha Christie, who create a plot and pour into the mix a variety of characters and situations, stirring thoroughly, until served up with some conclusions and outcomes you would never have guessed! The Gospel writers also convey an amazing narrative of an event about a carpenter from Nazareth who, at the age of thirty began teaching and preaching about the Kingdom of God to a people who already thought they knew it all! The outcome of this life-story was one destined to change the world itself, a most unlikely conclusion. No one expected the intervention of God and His salvation plan for all on this planet. Many of these writers and Biblical authors have now had their books made into films or a TV series. Some critics say that they lose something, others say that the medium of film conveys, or creates, another avenue to explore. One such film, fresh to our cinemas is ‘Risen’. It is about a Roman Officer named Clavius, whose role is to ‘Police’ Jerusalem and Judea, silencing any anti Roman demonstrations or possible unrest. His task in the film is to track down the corpse of ‘Jesus of Nazareth’ and prove to both the Jewish authorities and the Roman Governor that Jesus is dead, which Clavius knows, as he was present at the crucifixion. Joseph Fiennes leads the cast as Clavius, a battle hardened Roman soldier who believes in many Pagan gods and has no time for Jewish beliefs. However, this tough man, through whose eyes we examine the Biblical evidence for the resurrection, uncovers more than he expected. So in this Easter season, why not take a trip to the cinema to see a brilliant film from an unusual angle, that makes even the most sceptical doubters examine the evidence to ‘who moved the stone?’ Clive and Marion
From the Registers (February) Baptisms: We welcome into the Lord’s family Ottilie Linton, baptised Sunday 21st February 2016 at St Peter’s. We welcome into the Lord’s family Oliver Meadows, baptised Sunday 28th February 2016 at St Peter’s. We welcome into the Lord’s family Reggie Coxhead, baptised Sunday 28th February 2016 at St Peter’s. Funerals:
We give thanks for the life of Cyril Joseph Wood, whose funeral took place on Thursday 4th February 2016 at St Peter’s. We give thanks for the life of June Barbara Clark, whose funeral took place on Friday 12th February 2016 at St Peter’s. We give thanks for the life of Elsie Boxall, whose funeral took place on Tuesday 23rd February at St Peter’s. 5
Church Notices DATES FOR THE DIARY April Friday 15th -
Messy Church 3.15pm in the Village Hall
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Thursday 21 - St Peter’s Luncheon Club, Village Hall 12.15 (see p 7) Saturday 23rd -
UNLOCK walk No 33 “Around the Orbit” - Olympic Park in Stratford and Hackney. See p 41 and poster in church.
Sunday 24th -
APCM 12.00 pm in church
Wednesday 27 Saturday 30
th
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- Le Jog Presentation by Jamie Daniell 7.30pm in Church.
- Men’s Breakfast 8.30am. Venue to be confirmed.
May Sunday 1st -
Rogation Service and Walk 3.30pm followed by tea at Burchetts Farm.
June Sunday 5th -
Refresh contemporary worship and praise service. 6pm at St Peter’s.
Saturday 12th - 10.30am Time for God Royal Special, celebrating the Queen’s 90th Birthday. 3-5pm Vicarage Garden Party Afternoon Tea
Prayer Chain of Prayer Worried about a loved one, a friend or yourself and would like prayers to be said by a chain of people? Contact Wendy 700295 or Gillian 700157 and they will start the chain by contacting the person next to them on the list and so it goes all the way round. A copy of the chain is on the notice board at the back of church. Prayer is a powerful and important part of life and one should never under estimate its effect. You don't need to give any details of the problem just ask for prayers to be said and it will happen. Please note that it will be treated with total confidentiality.
Prayers are offered for parishioners who are in special need, especially the sick and frail. Please advise either of the churchwardens of any persons or situations you would like remembered in this way. All those living in particular roads are prayed for regularly, the whole parish being covered over a 12-week cycle: Week beginning:
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3 April 10 April 17 April 24 April
Billingshurst Road & Wisborough Gardens Glebe Way & Harsfold Lane Petworth Road & Balchins Close Fittleworth Road
Regular Church Activities PRAYER GROUP AND QUIET MORNINGS If anyone would like to spend half an hour in fellowship and prayer then they are most welcome on a Tuesday at 4.30, when prayers are said for the life of the Parish. Contact Wendy Duff on 700295 for details of venue. On the third Friday of every month Quiet Mornings are held at the home of Wendy Duff at 10.30am. It is a peaceful time when you can relax, recharge your batteries and listen to music, poetry, readings and prayers. You will come away refreshed and ready to carry on! Please contact Wendy Duff on 700295 for details.
ST PETER’S LUNCHEON CLUB St Peter’s Luncheon Club is open to anyone who lives in the village and their guests are welcome. We have a two-course lunch, accompanied by a glass of wine and coffee or tea. The cost is £5.00 payable at the door. If you are not already on the list and would like to join, please ring Hilary Edmonds on 700623. This month we meet on Thursday 21st April at 12.15 for 12.45 in the Village Hall.
WIZZY TOTS - PLEASE NOTE new day and time Wizzy Tots, Wisborough Green’s baby and toddler group, meets at the Village Hall every Tuesday during term time from 9.30 to 11.30 am. Please join us for a coffee, catch up and a play in the Village Hall, all children and parents/carers welcome. It would be lovely to see you all. If you want to find out more about Wizzy Tots, please call Tory on 01403 700809 or Marion on 01403 700339.
DON’T FORGET……… If you haven’t yet experienced the delights of Xpresso, come and enjoy freshly ground Fairtrade coffee or tea with a delectable homemade cake! Xpresso is open every Friday during term time from 9am ‘til 11.30am in church and EVERYONE is welcome! Special Offer - buy 6 coffees and get the 7th one FREE!! Full details from Xpresso. 7
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From the Editor Welcome to the April 2016 edition of Ad Vincula. You may have noticed that your magazine is a little fatter this month! Due to the continued demand for advertising space, we have decided to increase the number of pages. This also means I need to make sure I can fill the extra space with interesting articles and features so, if you have anything to say that you think might interest others, please do send it to me at editor@stpeterswg.org.uk. In addition to the usual articles this month, we have an obituary for June Clark (below), notification of a talk by Jamie on his epic walk last year (p17), an opportunity to try your hand at ringing the bells of St Peter’s (p21), the welcome return of the Sports Page (p22) with news of a brand new Fun Run (p19), notice of the Annual Parish Meeting (p26) and a report of the Roger Moorey Memorial Concert (p35). This month’s cover photo was submitted by Ruby Jerges (age 11). Please do keep sending me your photos as I will need a photo to suit every month of the year. Best Wishes, Roland Zilz This magazine can also be viewed on line at: http://www.wisboroughgreenparishchurch.org.uk/index.php/parish-magazine
In memory of June Clark (1935 – 2016) June very sadly passed away on January 12th leaving her beloved husband Eric, children – Marion, Shelley and Leon and 8 grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends and colleagues. She was born in Sidcup in Kent in 1935 and moved around a lot during the war because her father was in the air-force. After the war she moved to Hastings while her father was training for the ministry. His first job was as priest in charge at Seaford. When she was 13 she went to St Brandons, clergy daughter’s school in Clevedon, Somerset and finished off her school life at Horsham High School during the time her father was the Rector at Rusper. She qualified as a nurse but changed profession after an injury and moved on to train in Horticulture at Merrist Wood. This love of Horticulture became one of the main passions in her life. She immersed herself in village life at Wisborough Green and became an integral part of the community. She was a member of many different clubs and committees in the village during her life. One of the positions she held that was most dear to her was that of Guider to her troop of girl guides. This involvement with the guiding movement continued as she increased in age with her close association with The Trefoil Guild. She moved to Billingshurst a year ago and fully immersed herself in life there having more time to pursue all her hobbies and keep in touch with her friends locally. She felt blessed to live in such a beautiful village as Wisborough Green for so much of her life, surrounded by people she loved. She was a very well respected and admired lady and will be sorely missed. 9
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Wisborough Green Primary School News There has been so much happening over the past few weeks that I don't know where to begin. Let's start at the beginning, a very good place to start! Week 1 - we welcomed so many parents in to school to 'Stay and Play' with our new Numicon resources. The children thoroughly enjoyed sharing their learning with all the adults and it was amazing to see them confidently talking about their maths learning. Thank you to all the parents who were able to attend. The children in year 5 and 6 escaped to the beautiful countryside to take a walk along the canal. It supported their geography learning as part of their topic 'Stranded'. After walking nearly 15 km they were treated to some hot, home made chips which were really appreciated. A fun time was had by all. Week 2 - there is not normally anything that can outshine World Book Day but this year was definitely an exception. After many fundraising events the PTA were able to support our library development project and had the funds to buy the most amazing bookshelves and seating. It truly has transformed this area in school and we are looking forward to the grand opening after the Easter break. If you would like to help with reading or to share stories in our new library then we would love to see you. Please contact the school or pop in and see us. Week 3 - our travel committee met for a second time to discuss strategies to improve the parking and traffic around the school at both ends of the school day. Our 'Stop and Drop' system at the front of the school is helping to alleviate some of the problems and we hope to bring you news of more initiatives very soon. Who's afraid of the big bad wolf? Well it certainly wasn't the children in year 3 and 4! They braved the cold weather to go in to the wilderness to learn about the life of wolves. All involved had a great day and are now wolf experts with a love for these creatures. I was so pleased to welcome so many parents and carers to my first parent forum on homework. It was a good opportunity for me to listen to the positive aspects and the challenges too. I really valued being able spend this time listening to the different views and these will support us going forward to develop our school policy. Week 4 - the science fair really did kick off with a bang! Rocket launching, lava lamps, exploding potions and colour changing flowers were only a few of the experiments set up. All the children had an opportunity to work scientifically with experiments planned by our older children. We are looking forward to our Science Wizard workshops later in the week as part of Science Week. There really is no doubt that WGPS is a fun place to learn for the whole school community. As we look ahead to the spring term we have some very exciting growing projects planned. The Horticultural Society have kindly donated ÂŁ100 and some strawberry plants to launch the project and our green fingers are ready to learn! As always we welcome support in school from our local community and if you would like to go a step further then maybe the role of a school governor is for you. If so then please see the details below. (Continued on page 13)
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Wisborough Green Primary School News (Cont) (Continued from page 12)
Do you want to make a difference? Co-opted Governors required for Wisborough Green Primary School. We are seeking Community School Governors and wish to appoint exceptional individuals who have the necessary skills and attributes to support the development of the school. Previous experience of governance is not required as training will be provided. We are looking to ensure we benefit from expertise and links with interested local residents, industries and businesses. If you are interested in applying please contact our school office on 01403 700280, or by email office@wisboroughgreenschool.org.uk Warm regards, Amanda Harrison Head Teacher 01403 700280
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Nature Notes This month’s Notes have kindly been provided by Peter Edmonds due to Sue Jameson’s heavy work commitments currently. Ed Recently, Hilary and I took our two eldest great-grandchildren for an outing. It was a beautiful, crisp, winter day as we drove down to Worthing for fish and chips at our favourite fish restaurant. After a splendid meal we set out for Brighton and the day’s main event. I wrote last month about a flock of Blacktailed Godwits in amazing flight display at Pulborough Brooks. We wanted to show the children the Starlings murmuring around Brighton Pier. This is a spectacular show that happens pretty well every day during late autumn and all winter. As the sun begins to sink below the horizon, hundreds and then thousands of Starling arrive in separate flocks from their inland feed grounds. Minute by minute they join together and perform their amazing aerial display. The patterns they make in the sky are mesmerising and ever changing as the darkness creeps in from the east. Sometimes they pass over the pier, close to, and you can hear the murmur of their wings that describes the collective noun for Starlings – murmuration. Surprisingly, there are no calling sounds and, although they fly close together and turn as one, there are no collisions. And then, suddenly, the show is over when, as if as one, they settle to roost below the decking of the pier. You can hear them telling each other “what a good show we put on this evening” and then “no more talking chaps – it’s lights out!” and all is silent once more. Little is known about the reason for this behaviour. Various studies have been inconclusive – I guess we will never know the full truth behind one of nature’s most spectacular displays. By the time you read this, the season will be over, but it is worth making a note in your diary for a trip to Brighton Pier next November. But…. A new season is beginning. Butterflies, particularly Peacock, Brimstone and Orange Tip will be appearing in our gardens. The majority of migratory birds will have gone and come, depending on the breeding area preferences, and we can listen out for Cuckoos, Nightingales and warblers of many species. Later during late April and early May they will be joined by Spotted Flycatchers, Nightjars and Swifts, those most Peacock Butterfly exciting of birds, together with the first fledgling Blackbirds, Thrushes and Tits. A visit to Chichester Cathedral and the RSPB tent in the garden, to see the Peregrine Falcons is certainly a good idea. And then, if that wasn’t enough, there are carpets of bluebells to marvel at – enjoy! Peter E 15
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On Saturday 9 APRIL there will be an opportunity at 11 am to come and try your hand at ringing one of these. As part of the celebrations surrounding the 250th anniversary of the first peal rung on the bells at St Mary’s Horsham, the bell tower at Wisborough Green will be open between 10 and 11 am for ringers on their way to join in with the celebrations in Horsham to ring the bells. Why not come and watch the ‘experts’ and once they have departed there will be a quiet opportunity at 11am to ‘have a go’ under the guidance of our own ringers. Many people who might be interested in trying this very satisfying pastime may be put off by the thought that they have to come to church every Sunday. It is worth saying that there is no compulsion to stay for the service and, in fact at Wisborough Green there are several ringers who are unable to give this commitment, but are made very welcome as ringers. If you would like to find out more, come to the church between 10 and 11.30 am on Saturday 9th April and you will have the opportunity to satisfy your curiosity and be able to ask all the questions you can think of. Jamie Daniell (Tel: 01403 752846) jgsdaniell@gmail.com
Link To Hope Charity Trek, Romania, Moldova. On the 11th June, I will be trekking in the eastern Carpathian mountains to raise money for ‘Link to Hope’. 5 days of ascent and descent. Equivalent apparently of walking up and down Snowdon each day! I need to raise £1500. I will be paying for the cost of the trip myself, so all money raised will go to this charity’s projects, which amongst other things, send the shoeboxes you fill each Christmas. Please support me and the work of this charity in these most underprivileged areas, and the people who live there. If you would like to sponsor me the easiest way is through my Justgiving page. www.justgiving.com/chris-mosley Thanking you in anticipation of your support Chris Mosley 21
Wisborough Green Sports News Football Club. 1st XI this season is playing in the West Sussex league Championship (the old 1st Division) they are currently sitting 5th with a couple of games in hand on the 2 teams above them so they could finish 3rd or 4th which is very good in a promotion year. Goals seem to be coming from everybody which is good. Last week I watched them being knocked out of a cup game 3-5 after extra time to Lavant who are a league above them having missed 2 penalties and conceding 1 penalty in the last few minutes of the game. So things could have been oh so different if Dave and Perry could shoot straight between the big white posts. 2nd XI play in Division 4 North and are having an average season sitting mid table but having struggled to play many home games they have ended up struggling since Christmas to hit top form. Cricket Club. Cricket will start very soon on the green with the initial colts training and signing on planned for Friday evening the 8th April. Both teams have been relegated back into the West Sussex Invitation League this year; the 1st XI will be playing in the 1st Division and the 2nd XI will be in the 6th Division which will still be a challenge for both teams as I am sure the standard has improved since we were promoted 4 years ago. New practise nets should have been installed at the bottom of the green replacing the dangerous old net. Hopefully these will enable serious batting practise for the 150 colts and 50 senior players. New players young and old are always welcome just pop along to a training session and introduce yourself, we have an overseas player again this season. Alam will be coaching and helping with the square preparation as the previous overseas players have so please introduce yourselves to him when you see him around. We are starting the season with a club social on the 2nd April at the Cricketers from about 7.30pm please come along and have a few beers and a catch up. Touchy Rugby. A fund raising fun run has been organised for the 8th May 2016 starting on the village green at 10.30 am (see poster on p19). Please come and join in on the day there are going to be various attractions on the green including some very tired “Touchy Rugby players� all looking exhausted as I am sure they will be. Options to run either 5k or 10k are available and all are welcome. Sports Association. Plans are in the process of being approved for a replacement sports pavilion. It is early days but any help with fund raising would be appreciated. Please contact a member of the sports association committee if you are able to help. Disclaimer - This is not an official page by the WGSCA or any of the clubs. It is just an attempt to try and keep villagers informed of what is happening on the green in the past and present month. Ken Vickery 22
Wisborough Green Sports News (Cont.) Wisborough Green Women's Stoolball Team. Looking round the table at the AGM the other week I realised that I had been playing stoolball for the village for nearly 20 years, some of the team even longer. We have got older, some of us have had children and these children have played for the team, however they are now getting to an age where they are leaving for Universities or studying for exams. Can you see where I am going with this? We need new players!!!!!! Did you enjoy rounders at school? Do you like to get out in the evening and play sport? Maybe you are exactly what we need! The league we play in has matches on a Monday and Wednesday and play starts at 6.45pm. We play from Kingsfold to Clymping, Angmering to Loxwood and anywhere in between. We have two practice evenings on the Green coming up, weather permitting: 6 th April and the 13th April at 6.30pm with our first game being on 20th April. Please get in touch if you would like more information (call Alison on 01403 700725), otherwise we would love to see you on the Green. Clare Steere
Special Cruises on the Wey & Arun Canal, Loxwood St George and the Dragon Experience: Sunday 24th April A NEW EVENT for 2016! Celebrate England’s patron saint with a cruise on the canal whilst enjoying a delicious brunch bap, a mug of tea or coffee and a quiz that gently tests your knowledge of England past and present. Casting off at 11.15am, the 90 minute trip costs just £13 for adults and £10 for children.
Pirates & Princesses Adventure Trips: Wednesday 1st June This is advance notice of the first Pirates & Princesses Adventure Trip of the year. Come in fancy dress and enjoy some good swashbuckling fun with ‘sea’ battles to try and defeat the pirates, rescue the princess and take possession of the treasure chest! The trips will last approximately 1½ hours and will depart at 10.30am, 12.30 and 2.30pm. Tickets cost £11 per person to include light refreshments, and a share of the captured treasure for all the children. Booking in advance is strongly recommended as these trips are always a sell-out. Bookings are also being taken for Cream Tea Voyages (the first of which is on Thursday 26th May), Punch & Picnic Sunset Cruise (Friday 10th June), special Father’s Day Bacon Butty Brunch Trips (Sunday 19th June, 9.45am and 12 noon) and a Midsummer Sensation Evening Cruise (Friday 24th June). The boat departs from the wharf beside the Onslow Arms on the B2133 in Loxwood. If you would like further details or wish to book seats on one of the special cruises (or enquire about private charters or weekend public trips), please call The Wey & Arun Canal Trust Office on 01403 752403 or email office@weyandarun.co.uk. www.weyandarun.co.uk 23
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Minibus Theatre Trip
Saturday 16th April (4.00pm matinee performance) at The Mill Studio, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford We shall be taking the Minibus to this performance of ‘Quartermaine’s Terms’ by Simon Gray Set in the 1960’s, Simon Gray’s quintessentially British drama is a sparklingly witty but ultimately moving account of several years in the lives of seven teachers at a small school in Cambridge which teaches English to foreigners. Never has the celebrated author been more amusing and more touching than in this thoroughly delightful portrait of a mediocre but lovable English schoolteacher St. John Quartermaine and his fellow faculty members. ‘….though the jokes are excellent, the piece cuts deep.’ (Daily Telegraph) Directed by: David Hemsley-Brown with: Caroline Dooley, Paul Halliwell, Polly King, Nick Lund, Richard Parish, Derek Watts and David Webb Tickets for the performance are £15.00 and the Minibus fare will be £5.00 Please ring: RICHARD PARISH (01403 700628) as soon as possible to book both your ticket and your seat on the bus 25
NOTICE
An invitation to all electors to attend the
Wisborough Green Annual Parish Meeting The Village Hall Thursday 28th April 2016 at 8.00 pm AGENDA Chairman’s Annual Report (Please note that due to referendum regulations, the Parish Council is unable to comment on the Neighbourhood Plan this close to the referendum on 5th May 2016)
Accounts for Year Ended 31st March 2016 Public Questions Opportunity to view The Old Workhouse refurbishment ***** Followed by refreshments - All are most welcome to attend Keith Charman, Chairman, Wisborough Green Parish Council 26
BOARD “ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL” FLOWER FESTIVAL TO CELEBRATE THE CENTENARY OF NORTHCHAPEL SCHOOL ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH NORTHCHAPEL 6th-8th May 10.30am-7.OOpm
PROPOSED TRIP On Tuesday 6th December 2016 The London Eye with Mini cruise on River Thames by Night, also tour to see the Christmas Lights. Please let me know if anyone would like to see London by Night, I have booked a coach provisionally with Knights Travel for that date.
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Recipe of the Month Warm Aubergine Salad After all the chocolate and hot cross buns of Easter this month's recipe is a healthier, but delicious warm vegetarian salad. It's a pretty filling dish, but if you're feeling particularly hungry, then serve it with some brown rice or quinoa drizzled with lemon juice or crusty bread. Serves 4 Ingredients
2 medium aubergines Olive oil 1 tablespoon dried mixed herbs 2 X 500g bags of spinach 4 tablespoons tahini Juice of one lemon 360g sun-dried tomatoes 100g pine nuts Salt and pepper
Oven 200°C 180°C fan Method 1. Slice the aubergines into thin strips about 7.5 mm thick and place on a baking tray with a generous amount of olive oil, dried herbs, salt and pepper. Bake for 20mins. 2. About 5mins before the aubergines are ready, place the spinach into a large pan with a little olive oil, salt and pepper and allow to wilt. When wilted add the tahini, lemon juice and sun-dried tomatoes. 3. In a separate pan toast the pine nuts for a minute or two, being careful not to burn them. 4. Add the aubergines and pine nuts to the spinach pan and mix well before serving. Helen V
VILLAGE SPRING CLEAN There will be another community litter picking session on Saturday 2nd April, meeting at the Sundial at 2.00 pm. Gloves, litter picking sticks, bags and bag holders will be provided. Please support this community event and help clear litter from the village verges. If you require any further information then please call the Clerk on 01403 701102, otherwise just turn up on the day. We look forward to seeing you! Wisborough Green Parish Council 29
Wisborough Green History - FROM The workhouse ceased to be used as such during the First World War and so became empty for the first time for two hundred years. Workhouses were not generally abolished until 1930 with the powers and responsibilities being passed to the local councils, the Poor Law system being finally abolished in 1947. In order to find a use for the building the parish council had a meeting in 1920 although the Women's Institute started using the first floor of the south wing as the venue for their weekly meetings in around late 1918. At the parish council meeting of 20th February 1920 the council decided to let the workhouse as four flats, a school canteen, rooms in which the Local Education Authority could run cooking and woodwork classes and the letting of the first and second floors of the south wing to the WI and the Girl Guides for their weekly meetings. The four flats were converted from workhouse accommodation and were equipped with a living room, two bedrooms and a kitchen. At least one of the conversions was done very promptly such that the first tenant, John Cheesman, took up residence just three months later. Another early tenant was James (Robert?) Strudwick seen here (right). The flats were collectively known as Almshouse Cottages and were located (together with their final tenants) as follows: Flat 1 (also called Pond Cottage) was in the space from the Vine Room (and its since demolished extension) up to the pump room where a pump drew the water for the workhouse and flats (and which was located where the covered plate opposite the present main entrance is located). The internal layout was changed such that the present toilets, etc didn't exist then. The final tenants were Reg and Lorna Cheesman who lived there with Laurie, Reg (junior) and daughter Pat. Flat 2 was on the first floor of the present village hall and was previously a dormitory. It was accessed by the current fire escape door on the north wall of the hall. A flight of stairs inside led up to the flat. The outside iron staircase on the south wall that gave access to the flat was probably a fire escape. This flat was let to Jessie Clark and his wife. Flat 3 consisted of the ground floor of the eastern part of the extension and was let (Continued on page 31)
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POORHOUSE TO VILLAGE HALL 11 (Continued from page 30)
to Ron Cheesman. It included the committee room (then the flat's sitting room), bar area and the now demolished keeper’s cottage (see the December issue). The entrance to the flat was the front door to the cottage, i.e. where the maisonette's garden gate is situated.  Flat 4 was located on the ground floor of the south wing. An outside door roughly in the postion of the present bar area led into a hallway where a short flight of steps on the right led up to the flat's front door. A further door on the right led down a flight of steps to the cellar whilst opposite was a back door to Flat 3. The flat itself had a kitchen extension on the east side. The flat was let to Len Cooper and his wife who had four sons (including Bernie) and a daughter Ruby. The tenants of Flats 3 and 4 had access to the cellar where they stored coal, wood and vegetables. The attached photo courtesy of Jean Cheesman and taken in 1937 shows a young Laurie Cheesman on his bicycle just outside his flat which was just to the left of the picture. It also shows the path from the rear access to the flats and the area that is now the car park that was a garden, play area and a yard for the hanging of washing. Flat 4 is directly behind. In 1950, Petworth Rural Council served notice under the 1936 Housing Act that the inhabited portions no longer complied with the requirements of the Act. The parish council decided to accept a closing order on the four flats. The last tenants moved out to new homes in the newly built Butts Meadow estate in 1952. Flats 1 to 3 were gutted after being vacated in readiness for the conversion to the present village hall, whilst Flat 4 was demolished as part of the south wing. The first six courses of Flat 4's eastern wall can still be seen and is all that remains of the south wing. It forms the boundary between the car park and the maisonette's garden. The extension of the Vine Room (one of Flat 1's bedrooms) was also demolished at this time. Some of these details are now within older villagers' memories and I am grateful for their assistance in writing these articles. Continued with details of the school canteen, etc. next month. Richard B. 31
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Community Minibus Association (W Sussex) - Wisborough Green Village Organiser: Pat Farmer (700492)
Registered Charity No 275787
To use the minibus you need to be a member of the Minibus Association The annual membership fee is £5 payable to the escort on your first trip on the bus MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ALL
For bookings ring: BRENDA KARN-SMITH (701076)
Destinations for April 2016 Fri 1st Mon 4th Fri 8th Mon 11th Fri 15th Mon 18th Wed 20th Fri 22nd Mon 25th Fri 29th
Chichester & Sainsbury Depart 9.30 am Horsham & Sainsbury Depart 9.30 am Cranleigh & Notcutts Depart 9.30 am Horsham & John Lewis(Waitrose) Depart 2.00 pm Horsham & Sainsbury Depart 9.30 am Cranleigh & Notcutts Depart 9.30 am Worthing & Morrisons Depart 9.30 am Horsham & Sainsbury Depart 9.30 am Horsham & Sainsbury Depart 2.00 pm Chichester & Sainsbury Depart 9.30 am
Many thanks to the few who made it to the Annual Meeting – some interesting statistics and informative comments from the Chairman of the West Sussex Minibus Association. Please can I encourage you to use the services of the minibus – we have more seats and would very much like to fill them! At the time of writing there were still a couple of seats left on the minibus for the trip to Guildford to see a production by the Lighted Fools Theatre Company in the Mill Studio, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre on Saturday 16th April for the 4 pm matinee performance. Please see poster on page 25 for full details.
Pat Farmer Village Organiser
Early May 2016 Dates Mon 2nd Wed 4th Fri 6th
Bank Holiday Horsham & John Lewis/Waitrose 9.30 am Horsham & Sainsbury 9.30 am
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Neighbourhood Watch - Crime News & Advice 116 sheep killed in UK's worst ever sheep attack near Chichester More than one hundred sheep have died in the UK's worst sheep attack in living memory in West Dean, near Chichester. The horrific discovery was made by farmer Gordon Wyeth at the West Dean Estate early on Monday afternoon (March 7). The sheep, many of them pregnant, had been herded into a tight group against a fence and gate bordering woodland where they had panicked and had either died from shock or by being crushed in the flock. A total of 116 sheep, worth about ÂŁ17,000, died in the field just north of the A286, near the old railway bridge at the eastern end of the village. Sergeant Tom Carter from Sussex Police said: "I have never seen or heard of sheepworrying on this scale before and this was a terrible sight. While there are no signs of any of the animals being savaged, we are all but 100 per cent certain that their deaths were brought about by dogs. "The flock was last checked around lunchtime on Sunday, so the incident could have occurred at any time over the next 24 hours. However, if as we suspect it was a dog attack, it may well have happened in daylight and we want to hear from anyone with information about it. "This is not just about the Mr Wyeth's livelihood - and it will cost him at least another ÂŁ2000 to dispose of the carcasses - but also his emotional attachment to the animals that he has raised and nurtured." James Osman, the National Farmers' Union adviser for Sussex, said: "This is the worst incident of its kind in living memory and talking to colleagues around the country, the number of deaths is double what we have come across in the past. "We are in full support of the police's efforts to discover whose dog or dogs were responsible and urge anyone with information to get in touch with them." Sgt Carter continued: "We have seen a rise in sheep-worrying incidents and as Spring approaches more dog owners will be heading for the countryside to exercise their pets. We urge people to keep their dogs on a lead while they are walking in rural areas and around livestock. So often in these incidents the owners are horrified by what their dogs have done, but they have to accept that even the most docile of pets can quickly turn into a killer given the opportunity." "A farmer can legally shoot a dog that is chasing livestock and seek compensation from the person responsible for the animal, so please don't take the risk." Anyone with information about the incident is asked 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101 quoting serial 862 of 07/03.
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ROGER MOOREY MEMORIAL CONCERT 2016 On Saturday 12th March, St Peter’s was, once again, packed with people who came for the second Roger Moorey Memorial Concert. and the audience was treated to a wonderful evening of entertainment. The concert was organised by Judy with help from family and friends and, I’m sure, Roger would have loved it and would have been very proud of his very talented family who all took part in the evening. The evening was compéred by Pete Moorey (Roger’s son) and others taking part included family members, various friends, the Glee Singers, Malcolm Brinson, St Peter’s Choir, St Peter’s Music Group and River Boat Shuffle – the latter two being groups that Roger used to play with. It was a varied programme with something for everybody and the interval, with wine and nibbles, provided an opportunity for convivial conversation. Judy would like to thank everyone who came, the wonderful performers and those behind the scenes. She also thanks everyone for their terrific donations - £920 at the last count. She hopes to give at least £500 to church and £500 to FSW. I would like to add my thanks to Judy, her family and all the talented performers who took part in the concert. It was a superb occasion. This was the second concert given to celebrate the life of Roger Moorey and, although Judy vowed “never again!”, I hope that there will be another concert sometime in the future. Roland Zilz
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Time for God - Preparation for Palm Sunday Time for God is a service on the second Sunday morning of each month to engage with those who are not used to the traditional forms of worship that we offer here at St. Peter’s. It is hoped that this service will expand and develop so that all ages will enjoy exploring the joy of what it means to be a Christian. This month we explored the events of Palm Sunday. Paper palm leaves, palm crosses, a peg legged donkey and a frieze depicting the road strewn with coats and palm branches for Jesus. These were used to participate in the talk, where the crowds sang ‘Hosanna in the highest’ as the donkey ‘clip clopped’ along bringing Jesus into Jerusalem. Time for God on Sunday 10th April will continue the celebration of Easter with more activities and exploration for all ages! Clive & Marion
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Local Club and Society News Wisborough Green Spitfire Simulator Club Why not join the Spitfire Simulator Club? The prime purpose of our simulator project is to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund and to that end, simulator flights are normally charged for. However, with the Simulator Club, members make a small donation to the RAFBF (ÂŁ5 per year) and their name goes into a hat every month and the winner gets a flight for free. To join the group, contact Brian Smith on 01403 700346 or briansmithair@uwclub.net
Wisborough Green Table Tennis Club The Wisborough Green Table Tennis Club meets in The Village Hall every Wednesday from 4 to 6pm. Contact Philip Midwinter on 01403 700402 for more details.
Wisborough Green History Society Wisborough Green Village History Society is a small group of people who enjoy talking about and researching the history of the village. Several of our members are life-long residents of the village, others have lived here for many years and all have interesting memories and anecdotes to relate. We meet on the second Tuesday of the month in the village hall committee room at 10.30 am - new members are always welcome. Sue Killingbeck, Secretary
Wisborough Green Short Mat Bowls Club It has been a busy time for us on the mats, firstly we entertained West Chiltington. On mat 1 Jane, Monica, David and Bernard running out 2214 winners, with on mat 2 Evelyn, Joan, Tony and Reg losing 15-21 but still giving us an overall win in the match. Next we went to Lavant winning on all three mats, mat 1 Jane, Tony, Bernard and Monica 21-15, mat 2 Evelyn, Jean, Pauline and George 20-18 and mat 3 Sue, Joan, Marilyn and Shirley 17-16. Then we went to Comptons in Horsham, who are challenging for promotion to the top division of the league, with Jane, Marilyn, Bernard and Monica losing 8-39 on mat 1 and Evelyn, Joan, Pauline and George losing 11-37 on mat 2 for an overall defeat. Finally we celebrated our hundredth friendly match, this was against our friends from Fittleworth (Picture right) with Jane, Shirley, David and Monica winning 26-15 on mat 1 and Joan, Marilyn, Pauline and George winning 17-15 on mat 2 for a good overall win. And lastly we have moved our Wednesday evening (18:30 - 20:30) roll up to Wednesday afternoon (13:30 - 15:30). April fixture: 19th Alfold (away). Monica Enticknap, Captain 39
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Wisborough Green Farmers’ and Village Market News
Next Market - Thursday 14th April 2016 Wisborough Green Village Hall 9 am – 12.30 pm “Annie has been a lifelong visitor to this Market, apart from one month.” said her Mother as they were sitting having a coffee and carrot cake at the last Market. Quite a surprise. Annie is a toddler who then amused herself by practising going up and down the steps all by herself. Not one tumble. It makes a pleasant break from the morning rush and a treat for the little one. At one point much later several comments were passed at the amount of laughter billowing from people sitting at the refreshments table in the hall itself – “..it sounds like a party”. What about having coffee here and see who else is around? What the Market needs urgently is for people to help with setting up of tables before the Market starts or help to put them away after it finishes. The folding tables just need moving and legs pulled out by one or a pair of people. You do not need to be a Samson! The team that is doing this already do it on either a regular basis or on specific dates. They need extras to cover holidays, appointments and emergencies. Lots of camaraderie and quips make it a pleasant exercise! If you could possibly help, please ring Mary - 01403 700624. Further occasional help with the refreshments for Macmillan would be welcome too we split the morning into two duties to keep things light, though the Macmillan person keeps going all the time! We are known as a friendly community oriented Market. The more help the better. Thank you for thinking about this. The Wisborough Green Farmers’ and Village Market Committee
Annual Unlock Walk - 23rd April 2016 Every year a group of Parishioners from Wisborough Green joins this annual walk visiting a variety of churches in London. The aim of the walk is to raise money for Unlock’s work in deprived urban areas across the UK and to raise awareness of the issues that Unlock exists to address. This year’s walk, called “Around the Orbit” will take place on Saturday 23rd April between 9am and 5pm and the 8 mile route encompasses the Olympic Park in Stratford and Hackney. It is a very enjoyable and rewarding day out and, although 8 miles may sound daunting, the walk is conducted at a relatively leisurely pace and we usually find a pleasant park or bit of green to have a picnic en-route. You can get involved by either joining us on the walk or by sponsoring those walking (or both!). If you can join us do let Judy know on 01403 700700. Please, please sponsor and pray for our UNLOCK walk in London. Judy Moorey 41
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Wisborough Green Horticultural Society Monday, 4th April 2016 - 8pm Village Hall Talk “Singing the Blues” by Simon White 14 blue flowers out of 38 flowers were to be identified on the Quiz at the AGM. Perhaps we should have had this talk before the AGM to enable everyone to ID them. Which other ones will our speaker draw to our attention. Hopefully he will give cultivation tips to help us shine with our blues at the Spring and August Shows. Peter is the Beales' roses expert and a most knowledgeable plantsman and gardener as those of you that came, back in 2013, found out when he spoke about roses. No surprises at the AGM, where it was great to have such a good turn-out. So is it the fun Quiz and the wine they come for? In May, on Saturday 7th, 2 pm, the Spring Plant Sale will be on the little Green with the Millennium sundial. The sun has started shining so put on your boots, wellies or clogs and see what you could spare. Please look out for spare plants, possibly ones you had divided earlier. You may be sowing, so some extra to sell here would be great. It is a good time to clear out what did not suit your garden, but might well be just the thing for a different setting. Any hardware no longer needed could be brought here as well. Info on when and where to leave will be in next month's article. This is a big fund raiser as well as being a money saver for those who come to buy, plus it's VERY sociable with refreshments to boot. Reminders: In June, on Tuesday 14th our outing to Polesden Lacey is due to take place. Please ring Kate 01798 813357 or Philip 01403 700402 to book your seats. Not a long journey there this time. In June, on Sunday 19th we have our Horticultural Show, so bear in mind what does well with you and give it extra love and attention! The Table Top competition. The theme will be the same each month to allow scope for as many as possible: “From your own garden/allotment, five preferably flowering or evergreen stems displayed to best effect – of one or more variety.” Points will be awarded each month, accumulating for a prize at the June Show. The Committee look forward to meeting with as many of you as possible at the next meeting and talk. We are very appreciative of the turn out at the AGM. Collectively the WGH Society have a massive store of knowledge that we share with pleasure, so welcome to new comers. Aija Hamilton 43
Decorative & Fine Arts Society Meetings WEST SUSSEX DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY On Tuesday April 5th the talk will be
Pompeii - A Product of its Time given by Gillan Hovell The lecture on Tuesday May 3rd, given by Dr Janet Brennan, will be
Scotland's Lost Castles - A Tale of Destruction, Decay and Defeat Meetings are held in Fittleworth Village Hall at 2pm. Coffee from 1.20pm. For membership details please contact Jackie Buckler on 01903 411086 Visitors are welcome for a fee of £8
SOUTH DOWNS DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY Inspiring, Dynamic and Fun On Wednesday 6 April, the lecture will be
The World of William Shakespeare by Nicole Mezey On Wednesday 4 May, the lecture will be
The story of the Restoration of Barholm Castle by Dr Janet Brennan All meetings are held in Fittleworth Village Hall at 10.30am. Coffee from 9.50am. New members warmly welcomed (guests only £5). Please call 01403 783359
WI Report Ben Cross from Crosslands Flower Nursery came to our March 3 rd meeting and gave a very passionate talk about his family business of growing alstroemeria. His Grandfather started the nursery in 1957 at Walberton and he has followed on from his Father. He described the growing of the alstroemeria from small plants into the cut flowers that he sells to florists and farm shops countywide. He also told us of the difficulties that English flower growers have in this country when nearly 97½ % of all flowers sold come in from abroad. Our next meeting on the 7th April will be a talk on ‘What’s in the Basket ’meeting by Jan Thompson, I leave you to guess what this is about! Sue Nicholls 01403 700827 Mary Benson (President) 01403 700284 44
The Gardener’s Calendar
by Ian Clemens
Plant summer-flowering bulbs such as Lilies and Gladiolus
into beds, borders and containers.
Divide Hostas before they come into leaf. Pot them up
and bring them along to the May plant sale.
Divide primroses after they have flowered. Deadhead daffodils and tulips as the flowers finish but leave the
foliage intact allowing it to die back naturally.
Plant your chitted potatoes outside in the ground or in potato grow
bags, but remember to keep well covered if there is a chance of frost.
Protect your fruit blossom from late frosts by covering them with
fleece on cold nights.
Plant out strawberry beds, making sure you enrich the soil first with
plenty of well-rotted manure. Place cloches over your strawberry plants for earlier crops.
Keep an eye on your seedlings - as soon as they have their first true
leaves, prick them out into pots or modules for growing on.
If you haven't already, give your greenhouse a thorough scrub with
hot soapy water to get rid of pests and diseases and to let more light in. I actually spray mine with household bleach solution which seems to kill off everything .
Village Hall 50 Club Draw The winner of the March draw is Robert Armistead who wins £75.00 The winner of the second prize of £20 is Joan Goodchild The April draw will be at the Three Crowns at 6.30 pm on Wednesday 6 April 2016 and if any member or prospective member would like to attend they will be very welcome. Ruth Andrews, 01403 700671
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Weather Watch Still no snow......it can happen in April. Wisborough Green Rainfall for February was 50mm (69mm last year –my 8 yr average is 76mm). Coldest month of the winter so far which has slowed what was looking like a very early Spring. Lowest temp was -14.0°C at Braemar in Aberdeenshire and the highest was 16°C at Exeter Airport in Devon. An average month for sunshine in February. Weathervane
CYBER TIPS The Voice You sit in front of your computer screen, and the screen goes blank. No matter what you do you can’t get the darn thing to work. Impatience and frustration at first gives way to a gripping fear, you swallow hard, and as you reach for the telephone it rings. A friendly voice at the other end informs you that your computer is in trouble. The smooth, soothing Voice continues confidently and reassures you that all is not lost. Then, as if by magic, the image appears on your screen again, just where you left off. And, of course, you exclaim, The Voice asks you what has happened, you tell The Voice and it has you in its grip. Next a small window appears in the middle of the screen and The Voice continues to question what you can see. “Oh yes” purrs The Voice, “I’ve seen that before!” The Voice continues, gaining your confidence. “All you have to do is enter the hash where the cursor is flashing.” You do just that and Bingo! everything seems fine. The little window has disappeared and The Voice tells you that all is well. You exclaim your thanks and relief and the phone goes dead. And that’s when you begin to find out that you have been compromised and The Voice has all your private details and can do what it likes with them! I’ve invented this scenario but it is similar to two cases I have heard of recently. We are not in total control of our computers and our every Internet search or enquiry is logged somewhere. You will know this when, following an enquiry about a particular item, one pop-up after another, advertises similar goods. If genuine businesses can do this so can rogues.
Just remember that no ligitimate agency is going to ring you and tell you your computer is in trouble! And act accordingly by putting the phone down! ! Peter Edmonds
Flag Raising Dates 21 April
Birthday of Her Majesty The Queen
23 April
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Church Cleaning Roster (Saturdays) 2 April
Mrs Mosley & Mrs Scrase
9 April
Mr & Mrs Edmonds
16 April
Mr & Mrs Grengs
23 April
Mr & Mrs Brett
30 April
Mrs Nicholls & Mrs Daniell
If you are unable to clean on the day allocated to you, please arrange to change with someone or let Jill Brett know – 700350.
Church Flower Arranging Roster (Fridays) 1 April
Helen Vause
8 April
Helen Vause
15 April
Shirley White / Sheila Armistead
22 April
Shirley White / Sheila Armistead
29 April
Katie Christopherson
CLEANERS & FLOWER ARRANGERS PLEASE NOTE: Xpresso is held in the church Fridays from 9.00 to 11.30am.
Church of St Peter ad Vincula The Vicar Churchwardens PCC Secretary PCC Treasurer Church Electoral Roll Officer Covenant Secretary Director of Music
Rev. Clive Jenkins Dr Graham Parr Mrs Helen Vause Mrs Val Mourilyan Mr Tony Cook Mrs Sue Nicholls Mr David Warwick Mr Malcolm Brinson
Ministry Support Team Co-ordinators Bell Ringers Mr Robin Miles Cleaners Mrs Jill Brett Flowers Mrs Maggie Edwards Readers & Intercessors Mrs Val Mourilyan Chalice & Sacristans Mrs Andrea Parr Healing Mrs Gillian Gough
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Website: www.wisboroughgreenparishchurch.org.uk For baptism or wedding enquiries, please contact the Vicar ASAP or, if unavailable, one of the churchwardens.
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Wisborough Green Village Directory Ad Vincula Magazine :
Editorial
Mr Roland Zilz Mrs Marion Jenkins Mrs Fran Wallace Mr John Gough
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Mr Brian Smith Nina Lambkin Mr Steve Calder-Smith Mrs Aija Hamilton Mr Craig Vit Mrs Pam Warburton Philip Midwinter Mr Jim Gavin Mrs Pat Farmer Mrs Brenda Karn-Smith Mrs Priscilla Pinkham Mr Keith Charman Mrs Louise Davies
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What’s Happening in April Sat 02
Village Spring Clean (p 29) BCS “Quiz ‘n’ Chips” (p 26)
Sundial, Little Green Billingshurst Centre
2.00 pm 7.15 pm
Mon 04
Horticultural Society Talk (P 43)
WG Village Hall
8.00 pm
Tue 05
West Sussex Decorative & Fine Arts Society (p 44) Fittleworth Village Hall
Wed 06
Mobile Skip The Pavilion WG 8.30 am - 1.30 pm South Downs Decorative & Fine Arts Society (p 44) Fittleworth Village Hall 10.30 am Village Hall 50 Club Draw (p 45) The Three Crowns 6.30 pm
Thur 07
Mobile Library WI Meeting (p 44)
The Pavilion WG WG Village Hall
Sat 09
Bellringing (p 21)
WG Parish Church
10.00 - 11.30 am
Sun 10
Time for God (p 37)
WG Parish Church
10.30 - 11.30 am
Tue 12
Wizzy Tots Baby & Toddler Group (p 7) Parish Council Meeting
WG Village Hall 9.30 - 11.30 am Comm Rm, WG Village Hall 7.45 pm
Thur 14
Farmer’s & Village Market (p 41)
WG Village Hall
Fri 15
Xpresso Coffee Morning (p 7) St Peter’s Messy Church (p 11)
WG Parish Church WG Village Hall
Sat 16
Minibus Theatre Trip (p 25)
Yvonne Arnaud, Guildford
Tue 19
Wizzy Tots Baby & Toddler Group (p 7)
WG Village Hall
9.30 - 11.30 am
Thur 21
St Peter’s Luncheon Club (p 7) Mobile Library
WG Village Hall The Pavilion WG
12.15 pm 2.55 - 3.15 pm
Sat 23
UNLOCK Walk (p 41)
London
Sun 24
Special Cruises on Wey & Arun (p 23) Annual Parish Church Meeting (p 6)
Loxwood WG Parish Church
11.15 am 12.00 pm
Wed 27
JAMIELEJOG Talks the Walk (p 17)
WG Parish Church
7.30 pm
Thur 28
Annual Parish Meeting (p 26)
WG Village Hall
8.00 pm
Sat 30
Men’s Breakfast (p 6)
TBA
8.30 am
Mon 02 May Plaistow Pre-School Maypole Fete (p 45)
2.00 pm
2.55 - 3.15 pm 8.00 pm
9.00 am - 12.30 pm 9.00 - 11.30 am 3.15 - 5.30 pm
9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Plaistow Village Green
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