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JULY 2014 | Contents
Editor’s
07 What’s on listings
12
from the BN5 area
22 22
LETTER
12 News
Local interest Save the Scout Hut!
26 Gardens
Sussex Prairies
52 Local interest Stepping Out review
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53 Local interest Twelfth Night
63 Health
Henfield Medical Centre
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64 Business
with Paul Samrah
66 Index
of advertisers
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Many thanks to our editorial and photographic contributors this month; Paul Samrah, Jean Pierre and Joan Pirault, Fiona Ordidge and Mike Beardall. Cover photograph of Sussex Prairies by Mandy Shaw. BN5 magazine is printed by Evonprint in Small Dole on 100% FSC approved managed forests paper and is printed using vegetable-based inks.
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Welcome to our July issue of BN5 magazine. You may have already heard that Henfield Scout Group are under threat - their hut is literally falling down around their ears and within a short period they will be homeless. Plans for a new hut are in process but it can’t be done without your help. Please support this crucial project for our village - see more on page 22, Scouting means so much to local children and it would be a tragedy to see it end in Henfield, the oldest Scout group in the country. The village may well see even more major changes after the West End Lane planning approval, in the form of the proposed Mayfield development. This is a town the size of Burgess Hill (10,000 homes, yes - 10,000!) with the outskirts hitting the edge of Henfield. We will endeavour to bring you as much information as possible but please see our website www.bn5magazine.co.uk or our Facebook site for the most immediate news. The plans will be submitted imminently, you can see their outline proposals on the Mayfield Market Towns website. We will continue to report on this issue so that local people can have a balanced discussion rather than have a sprawling development imposed upon without a proper debate. Enjoy July and our beautiful countryside.
Copy Deadline Copy deadline for any advertisement or editorial submission for the August issue of BN5 magazine is Friday 4 July. For editorial submissions email Emma Osman editor@bn5magazine.co.uk or just call us for a chat on 01273 494002. You can catch up with the latest news and events at www.bn5magazine.co.uk
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JULY 2014 | What’s on
Tuesday 1 July Free Tennis
Henfield Tennis Club, 9am-9pm
Henfield Voices
Henfield Hall, 7.30-9pm (and every Weds)
Enjoy an evening of laughter, fun Subject to availability, during Wim- and singing. New members are bledon Fortnight, come and play at always welcome, no audition. For the Tennis Club at no cost. more information call Monica on Chatterbox 07788 166173 or email monmaloFree Church Hall, 9.30-11.30am ney@googlemail.com
(& every Tues)
3.30pm (& every first Thurs) Drop-in for a chat.
Thursday Circle 2.30pm
Thursday 3
Summer Outing to a well-known local Garden Centre for a browse round and refreshments. We will leave the Free Church at 2.30pm prompt. If you plan to come and require transport, please let Peggy know on 493472.
Circle Dancing
until 6th)
Come and have fun! We welcome new mums. Still £1.50 which in- Rhyme Time cludes all refreshments. We are Henfield Library, 10.15-10.45am SGS Summer Musical closing for month of August, re- (& every Thurs) opening 2 September. Free-fun with music for pre-school- ‘Loserville ‘ ers. Steyning Grammar School (and HDC Health Walk
Steyning, 11am (&15 July)
Friday 4
2 mile stroll, meet at Steyning Henfield Leisure Centre, 10.40am- Tickets (£10 and £6) from the school offices or Steyning BookHealth Centre. Call Linda on 01903 12.10pm (& every Thurs) shop. 816865 or Lyn on 01903 369752 £5 (concessions available) with tea/ coffee included. For more informaKnit & Natter call Brenda Kelly on 01273 Henfield Library, 2-4pm (& every tion Stars & Stripes Garden 842405.
Saturday 5
1st Tues)
A drop-in craft group for adults.
Action for Deafness
Henfield Hall, 2pm (& every 1st Tues)
Over 60’s Tai Chi
Maidment Court, 11am-12pm (& every Thurs)
Party
Saffrons, Holland Road, Steyning, 1pm
In aid of Arthritis Research UK. If For more details about the Tai you wish to become a member of Chi contact Ian Kendall on 07900 Arthritis Research UK (Annual subHearing aid maintenance clinic and 193230 or iktaichi@me.com scription £5) or join our Organising information, advice and support on Committee for which we desperHenfield Unattached all aspects of hearing loss. ately need new members please White Hart, 11am (every 1st Thurs) contact Angela Baker on 01903 Tai Chi A meeting point for those who are 814006. Maidment Court, 2-3pm (& every now alone, and need to get out and Tues) widen their horizons. There’s no Brighton Welsh Male Voice For more details about the Tai fuss, no joining fee, no subscrip- Choir Chi contact Ian Kendall on 07900 tion. Call 01273 495820 or drop in Henfield Hall, 7.30pm 193230 or iktaichi@me.com at our regular coffee morning at the Beautiful music combined with White Hart. delightful harmonies, memorable Play and Learn Together songs plus a varied programme. Henfield Computer Club In aid of Macmillan Nurses. Tickets Evangelical Free Church, 11(£10) in advance from Jasmines Henfield Leisure Centre, 12.4512.30pm (& every Thurs) Florist or call 01273 491936 2.45pm (& every Weds) A friendly and fun group where A friendly club helping you to get to you can play with your child and grips with the basics of computers help them to learn. Activities are and tablets. All welcome, improve designed for the whole age range Partridge Green Toddlers your skills and get online! Cost from babies to rising 5. No charge PG Methodist Church, High £1, contact Alison Vine on 01273 for the group and everyone is wel- Street, 10-11.30am (& every Mon 492620. come. Contact the Children and term time) Jolesfield Community Choir Family Centre on 01403 864668 for Warm, friendly environment, come more information. for a cuppa and a play! For chilJolesfield School, 7pm (& every Making Beaded Jewellery dren 0-5 years. £2 per family. Weds term time) For more information call Jo on Open to all. Call Elizabeth Carey on Sussex Prairies 07926844964 or see our Facebook 07880 551 751 for more informa- £30. Making techniques in a small, page. tion or email e.carey@sky.com friendly class. No experience required. We aim to make two items Henfield Badminton Club Henfield Lions Club of jewellery. Materials and use of Henfield Hall, 7.30-9.30pm (& George Hotel, Henfield High tools provided. Tea and cake avail- every Mon) Street, 7.30pm (& every 1st Weds) able. See www.sussexprairies. New members always welcome. Meet to discuss fundraising ac- co.uk for further details. We play a reasonable standard of tivities, consider requests for assis- Know Dementia badminton but are very patient with tance and organise social events. rusty players who may not have Call David Pryor on 01273 494442. Henfield Medical Centre, 1.30-
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What’s on | JULY 2014 picked up their racquet for some Jazzled Choir time! Call Sally on 01273 494231. Catholic Church Hall, 1.30-
Steyning & District U3A cream tea
Saxon Room, Steyning Centre, 3pm See news for more information.
Tuesday 8
Henfield History Group Free Church Hall, 8pm
Women of the Raj – the story of the courageous and determined women of British India from 1800 to 1947 presented by Mark Perry Nash. Everyone welcome. £3 nonmembers (members by subscription). Call Maureen Fletcher on 10273 492194 for more information.
Woodmancote Parish Council Meeting
Parish Hall, Woodmancote, 7.30pm (& every 2nd Tues)
3.30pm (every 2nd & 4th Thurs)
A jazz, swing and blues choir, made up of members of the community who may have a medical condition or not (it doesn’t really matter), no need to read music! £4 entry plus tea and biscuits. Call Jennie on 01273 494300 or email info@ knowdementia.co.uk
Friday 11
Henfield Camera Club
London Coach Trip
Leaving Henfield at 8.45am
Tickets available so if you would like to join us for a day out in London please ring Gill on 07713161343 to book. As usual the coach will leave Henfield Post Office Bus Stop at 8.45am and leave London from the Waldorf Hotel, Aldwych at 6.15pm. Tickets £15.
Monday 14
Steyning Decorative and Fine Arts The Steyning Centre, 10am
Illustrated lecture from Martin Heard on ‘Toulouse Lautrec and Bohemian Paris’. Members and visitors (donation of £5) are warmly See www.henfieldcameralclub.org. welcomed. Call 01903 368254 or uk for more information. 01903 816190 for more information.
Free Church, 7.30pm (& every other week)
Saturday 12
Henfield Tennis Club Open Tuesday 15 Day HDC Health Walk Kings Field
Join in the fun with a healthy game of tennis. Bring the family. There Email woodmancoteparishcoun- will also be a bouncy castle. Specil@gmail.com for information. cial offer 25% discount for membership for rest of this tennis year Pub Quiz (also applies on Sunday 13th). ReWhite Hart, 8.30pm (& 22nd) freshments available. Call Henfield Entry £2 a head. In aid of HART. Leisure Centre on 01273 494984. Teams up to six. Cash prize for winners. Call 01273 492006 to reserve Spinning & Dyeing Class Sussex Prairies table. See www.sussexprairies.co.uk for further details.
Wednesday 9
The Brownie Guide Movement is 100 years old this year and Henfield District is having a Big Brownie Birthday Party. Anyone who has been a Brownie or leader in one of the Henfield Packs is invited, we’d really love to see you there! See news item for more information.
HDC Health Walk Wiston/Steyning, 9am
Downland Dog Walk, 2 miles, 1¼ hours. Park in one of the Steyning car parks if possible; there is only very limited parking at the cricket pavilion, especially on a Saturday. Call Sally on 07720 850064
The White Horse, Maplehurst, 10am
Towards Cowfold, 5½ miles, some stiles, no dogs. Meet in the pub car park. Call Geoff on 01403 258180.
Trefoil Guild
Henfield Guide Hut (every 3rd Tues)
Open to anyone over the age of 18 who is willing to support our aims. Come and join us! For more information call Mary on 01273 492351 or Jane on 01403 710061.
Thursday 17
HDC Health Walk Ashurst, 2pm
Meet in The Fountain pub car park (BN44 3AP), 6 miles, 3 hours. Call Ron on 01403 265925.
New Vicar induction St Peter’s Church
The Induction of The Reverend Paul Doick as Vicar of Henfield and Rector of Shermanbury and WoodKnit & Natter mancote. The service will be conHenfield High Street & Swains, The Lounge, Rayner Court, ducted by the Bishop of Horsham, 9am-1pm 10.30am-12pm (& every 2nd the Right Reverend Mark Sowerby. We look forward to your support. Weds) All are welcome to attend. During this month also look out for We knit gift items and children’s the St. Barnabas Bus in Budgen’s clothes for various charities. There is something for everyone to knit Car Park. It is well worth a visit. Give Nature a Home & whatever their ability or interest. NGS Open Garden Blackfoot Lodge For more information or to do- Moustows Manor, 2-5pm (& Sun 13) Sussex Prairies nate wool, contact Jean on 01273 Parking at Henfield Hall or Library See article for more information. 493171. Car Park. Admission £4, children free. 1-acre newly designed garden which beautifully compliments the Small Dole Tuesday Club Coffee Morning Georgian House. Refreshments Small Dole Village Hall, 7.30pm St Peter’s Church, 10.30available in Henfield High Street. Bread. Speaker Roger 11.30am (& every 2nd Thurs) Big Brownie Birthday Party About Chamberlain. Join us in St Peters Church for Henfield guide Hut, Staples Barn fresh coffee and homemade cakes.
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JULY 2014 | What’s on
Wednesday 23 HDC Health Walk
West Grinstead, 11am
5 miles, flat, no dogs, Park and meet at St George’s Parish Church, Steyning Road (RH13 8LR). Call Jean on 01403 250869.
Thursday 24
Afternoon tea trip
Wyvale Garden Centre & Café
Fulking Fair
Excursion
A traditional summer fair with: BBQ; bar; cream teas; craft demonstrations; pony rides; owls; dog show; live music; plenty of activities for the children; puppet show; gladiators; stalls; and free parking. For more information please visit www.fulking.net/fulking-fair/
Henfield Community Transport collect you from home and take you back to your door. Cost £9. Call 01444 471919 to book.
Downside Meadow, Poynings Road, 12-5pm.
Beads and Bangles
Pulborough Brooks RSPB Wildlife Centre
Twelfth Night
Red Oaks garden (until 2 August)
Henfield Theatre Company performance - see article for more information.
Henfield Community Transport collect you from home and take you Sussex Prairies, 1-4pm back to your door. Cost £6. Call £30. Make pretty felted beads and bangles. No experience required 4Sight 01444 471919 to book. and all materials are supplied. See www.sussexprairies.co.uk for de- Day Centre, Henfield, 10.30am12pm (& every last Thurs) tails. HDC Health Walk Opportunity for those with sight Celebration Horsham Riverside impairments to meet and socialise with others suffering from sight Walk, 9.30am Free NHS Community problems. Occasional speakers, 13 miles. To register to participate Health Check games, quizzes. Call 01273 454343 in the walk please contact jill.shuker@horsham.gov.uk or ring mobile The Dingemans Centre, Steyning shoreham@4sightsussex.co.uk 07780 701184. Transport from the To book appointment call 01273 Afternoon tea trip different stops, back to the Rugby 268900. You are eligible if you are Club, will be arranged. Register at 40 – 74 years old, and have not Shoreham Airport Art Deco Cafe Rugby Club, Hammerpond Road had an NHS Health Check within Henfield Community Transport collect you from home and take you at 9.30am for a 10am prompt start. the last five years. back to your door. Cost £6. Call 01444 471919 to book.
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GOODBYE FROM BUSY BEES, & THANK YOU FOR THE FUN!
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he lovely Busy Bees Playgroup will be closing its doors very soon, and they’d like to say an enormous THANK YOU to all their past pupils, parents and supporters over the last 50 plus years! The playgroup, based at Henfield Youth Club, has running since the 1960’s and has been a registered charity for the last 20 years. They welcomed children at the old Youth Club building in Nep Town Road before moving to the modern new Youth Club on the King’s Field back in 2004. Val Bentley, current treasurer of the charity, said; “We are so disappointed to be closing our doors. Busy Bees has enjoyed having lots of local preschool children at the playgroup over the years, we’ve seen them grow and flourish and enjoyed preparing them for their primary school lives ahead. It’s been a wonderful privilege and we have some very happy memories. We’ve seen new generations of the same family which is always a pleasure, as well as welcomed new families who have moved to the village.” Val started helping out in 1992 when her children began their nursery education at Busy Bees. In 1999 she became co-Manager with Cathy Souter and Tricia Manuell, then Gillian Otsuka was appointed as sole Manager in 2011. Gillian commented; “We have had a wonderful time with the children, we will really miss everyone and it’s with great sadness that we’re going. The staff here are would like to thank all the parents for their kindness and support.” Chairman Agnieszka Kwiatkowska said, on behalf of all the parents; “I was always impressed by the individual child approach; every child felt unique and every family was listened to. The positive learning through play that Busy Bees provided meant that every child’s interests were explored, from building up role play activities to parents bringing in their own skills to share. Looking at my children’s journals I am very sad that such lively, arty playgroup has to close because of low numbers. A big Thank You to all the ladies who work at Busy Bees, for being like second mothers to our children.” The playgroup has suffered from falling numbers recently and sadly doesn’t have quite enough children booked for September intake to continue. Reluctantly, the volunteers on the Committee decided with great regret that it was not financially possible to continue. Henfield will miss this sunny, happy little playgroup where playing, friendship and enjoyable learning is the order of the day.
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News | JULY 2014
WORLD CUP FEVER RAISES £1,495 FOR ST BARNABAS St Barnabas representative Neil Francis was on hand to join in the celebrations as locals of the Plough in Henfield raised a fantastic £1,495 for the hospice during their World Cup Sweepstake draw in June. The draw, with part of the proceeds going to the Hospice, was organised by Graham Slade in thanks for their support of local families who benefit from the Hospice’s wonderful care. The Plough was standing room only as Graham, ably assisted by Steve Law, led a rousing rendition of ‘Three Lions’ followed by the nail biting draw of the teams by the 32 participants. Olivia Pugh from Hamfelds did a sterling job of handing round the ceremonial World Cup Coal Scuttle. Local celebrity Paul Samrah finished the evening with an auction of (very authentic) World Cup memorabilia, including a wonderful impressionistic painting of the changing rooms in Maracana after the last whistle is blown, a 3/4 full
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bottle of Glenfiddich whiskey signed by Gazza, a commemorative football signed by Bobby Moore, the actual boots worn by Ronaldo himself, and two weekends in Marrakech. The auction raised over £1,000. Neil commented; “This figure is enough to pay for our new Hospice at Home night time service for 5 evenings which really is an incredible achievement and make a huge difference to local people. All of our services remain 100% free to patients and families and this is only down to the hard work dedication and support of our local community and events like last night. Thank you and good luck to you all in the sweepstake!”
THANK YOU FROM ARC Arthritis Research UK Henfield Branch would like to thank everyone involved in their Ploughman’s Lunch at the end of May. The work of the organisers and helpers, along with the loyal support of the people of Henfield, Partridge Green and Small Dole ensured the success of this event which raised £591. We look forward to welcoming all to our Turkey and Tipple on 20 November 2014. Maureen Dexter
NEW VICAR AND RECTOR The induction of the Reverend Paul Doick as Vicar of Henfield and Rector of Shermanbury and Woodmancote will take place on Thursday 17 July at 7.30pm at St Peters in Henfield. The service will be conducted by the Bishop of Horsham, the Right Reverend Mark Sowerby. All are welcome to attend.
FREE TENNIS! Henfield Tennis Club is offering free use of their courts for all everyone during Wimbledon Fortnight up until Sunday 5 July. Just contact Henfield Leisure Centre on 01273 494984 and book a court and there will be no charge during this period. Then why not come along to the Open Day on Saturday 12 July to try out some new tennis rackets, have a chat with our coaches and enjoy some burgers, hot dogs, strawberries and ice-cream. There will be a bouncy castle, lots of opportunity to ‘have a go’, try out cardio-tennis, watch a junior exhibition match and a HTC Club Championship Match. You will also be able to join the club with a 25% discount for the rest of the tennis year and this offer is open on Sunday 13 July as well in case you can’t get along on the Saturday. Liz Brindley
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JULY 2014 | News SAMMY STARS IN ‘THE SUMMER BOOK’ Local actress Sammy Foster has recently starred in an adaptation of ‘The Summer Book’ by Tove Jansson at the Unicorn Theatre in London alongside OlivierAward winner Sara Kestelman. Sammy played the role of Sophia which The Stage described as a “sweetly and convincingly portrayed”. The British Theatre Guide described Sammy as “a very accomplished young actress”. Sammy’s previous stage and screen work includes Billy Elliot West End, a TV series due out in late 2014 and TV commercials for household brands such as Morphy Richards, Marmite and Hasbro.
YOUTH CLUB NEWS Henfield Youth Club offer a range of services including CV writing, job searches, health and wellbeing as well as a fun place to meet your friends, use the internet, play pool, do cooking and craft etc. For older teenagers we also offer sexual health services and support including C card (condom distribution) and chlamydia testing, as well as being there for advice and support and signposting where necessary. We meet on a Monday and a Thursday for 11- 19 year olds (7.30pm – 9.30pm) and on a Tuesday for 8 - 11 year olds (6pm – 7.30pm). The sessions may vary after September as we are looking to offer an intermediate age group (school years 6, 7 and 8). Debbie Slaughter
All the cakes are lovingly baked and decorated in Henfield, as always. Kaylee’s books are now full for July and August because of the busy wedding season. Kayleigh would like to thank her customers for their business and support, please do keep in touch through her Facebook site.
LOOKING FOR A VENUE? With central heating, audio-visual facilities, kitchen and plenty of parking, the Eric Holder Pavilion at The Kings Field (having recently been spruced up) is an ideal venue for parties, meetings etc. Please contact tracey.prescott@hotmail.co.uk for further details.
NATURE TOTS EXPLOSION! A pre-school experience with a difference! Encourage your little ones out of doors this summer with Sussex Wildlife Trust’s fun weekly activity sessions – Nature Tots. These parent and child groups are proving enormously successful and a second day has opened in Henfield at Woods Mill nature reserve. Suitable for three to five year olds (all children must be accompanied by an adult) the Trust’s qualified staff will lead the tots in exploring woodland, stories, games, woodcraft activities, and toasting snacks around a fire circle. On-line booking for July is essential. For further information on days, locations and costs please visit: www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/naturetots or call 01273 492630.
KAYLEE’S CAKERY - STILL BAKING BEAUTIFUL CAKES! There are some changes afoot for Kaylees Cakery, and although the doors of the coffee shop in Cooper’s Way are now closed, it’s very much ‘business as usual’ for cupcakes and decorated cakes! As her customers will probably have noticed, Kayleigh Peters, owner of Kaylee’s Cakery, is expecting a new little ‘cupcake’ to arrive soon, with her third child expected in August. We wish her lots of good luck with this important delivery! Kaylee’s will continue to run as normal and you can make your cake orders through the website www. kayleescakery.co.uk or by calling 01273 965339.
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News | JULY 2014 WEST END LANE DEVELOPMENT As I’m sure you are all aware, the Planning Inspector has published his decision and is allowing the proposed development of 160 houses by Barratts, on the land north of West End Lane. We, at Hands Off Henfield are bitterly disappointed, as I’m sure many of you are as well. The main thrust of our campaign was that we did not believe a development of this type was sustainable. We did our best to highlight all the issues during the appeal process, but sadly two key factors changed from the initial planning application hearing. Barratts clearly saw the kennels as being a major stumbling block due to noise, hence making the offer to buy the piece of land the kennels sits on. HDC were commissioning a noise assessment, but obviously cancelled this after learning of Barratts intentions for the kennels. It will be very sad indeed to see the kennels, part of our local economy, an employer and successful family run business being forced to close in order to make way for the development. It would be totally unreasonable to expect the kennels to continue to function alongside the new development, therefore placing the owners in a ‘no win’ situation. We also feel badly let down by West Sussex County Council Highways, who don’t seem to think there is a problem with the roads, parking and number of vehicles in the village at the moment. Therefore, they raised no objection at the public enquiry. The Inspectors report makes scant mention of our case, which seems to fly in the face of the Government’s vision of ‘Localism’ in planning matters. Until the Neigh-
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bourhood and District Plans are in place, we, as a village are extremely vulnerable to over development. The same old tired excuse of HDC not being able to demonstrate a five year land housing supply seriously effects any objections to mass development. This is despite HDC already granting planning permission for over 7,000 new dwellings within the district and suggesting that they would support further development in north Horsham. We support and want to see sustainable growth of our village. Development that will actually benefit those who want starter, shared ownership and sheltered types of housing. Large scale developments do not reflect local needs and they are not seen as financially viable or profitable for the developers. Every day we hear in the news that there is a massive housing crisis in the UK. When is someone going to take responsibility for ensuring the types of houses built actually reflect the need of that respective community? Not just ‘identikit’ developments, where as many houses as possible are squeezed onto a plot of land. We now face three potential developments in the village which will produce in excess of 330 additional dwellings. We are already seeing the knock on effects of not having sufficient infrastructure to cope. I know there are a number of families in Henfield who have been unsuccessful in obtaining a place for their child at St Peters School this coming September. The local education authority did not ask for any Section 106 money from Barratts to improve primary school places in the village, only for senior school places within the district. Steyning Grammar School is already over-subscribed. There will be no Section 106 money forthcoming once the land east of Manor Close is developed, so where is the money going to come from to improve the infrastructure for the future need? I want to thank everyone who has assisted HOH over the last 18 months. No matter how great or small, your help was greatly appreciated. Hands Off Henfield will hold their AGM on Tuesday 22 July at a time and location to be confirmed. We will email our supporters, update Facebook and the website to confirm the details. We shall seek to elect the members for the committee and discuss other issues at this event. Simon Andrews, Chair, Hands Off Henfield.
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WILD WOODIES - CHILDREN’S SUMMER HOLIDAY CLUBS Sussex Wildlife Trust is running a fun-packed outdoor activity programme for children throughout the summer holidays. There’s something for everyone including: bug hunting, pond dipping, shelter building, crafts, camouflage games and toasting marshmallows over the camp fire. Clubs are at Woods Mill Nature Reserve near Henfield; Stanmer Park, Brighton; Seven Sisters Country Park near Seaford and Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Children do not need to be accompanied by an adult as the clubs are fully supervised, so why not enjoy a well-earned rest while they have the time of their lives out in the fresh air! Booking is essential, for further information on timing, ages and prices please visit: www.sussexwildlifetrust. org.uk/events or call 01273 497561.
HENFIELD FC YOUTH TOURNAMENT For the second successive year we recently held a Youth Football Tournament on The Kings Field. The tournament, for Under 7s through to Under 16s, attracted entries from across Sussex and beyond – and was held over the weekend of Saturday 17 - Sunday 18 May. Once again, it was a huge success with over 136 squads taking part. Estimates are that Henfield welcomed at least 1,500 visitors over the week-end. Thanks go to all the volunteers that helped out: stewarding, refereeing, selling programmes, marking out the pitches and all things besides. Without you, there would be no tournament. The highly commended 40 page full colour programme featured over 20 local advertisers, not forgetting that many businesses provided raffle prizes and of course sponsor our teams throughout the season – a big thank you to them. These local owner-managed
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Photograph courtesy Juthy Slaughter businesses deserve our patronage. Congratulations to coach Darren Angood, who saw all three of his Henfield teams reach their respective finals. Both the U14s & the U16s won and were crowned 2014 Henfield FC Tournament Winners, with the U11s only losing with the very last kick of their final match. Henfield’s U15s, under Simon Andrews’ guidance, were worthy winners in the final of their age group as well. So all in all Henfield FC tournament football is in pretty rude health! As a Charter status club we invest heavily in both training courses and CRB checks for those involved with coaching. Evening winter training necessitates floodlight use and although we are very lucky to have an excellent floodlit pitch at The Rothery, this does become over-used and the pitch quickly deteriorates over the season. We have improved the pitch area near the limited floodlight facility at The Kings Field for the younger age groups and we continue to look at ways of relieving the load on The Rothery. I guess it’s a good problem to have! A multi-purpose all-weather floodlit facility is something that Henfield as a village should aim for and the Club is looking to start discussions with interested parties over the coming year. Looking to play? Our youth teams either play in the Saturday morning Horsham & District Youth Football League or the Sunday morning Mid-Sussex Youth and Minor Football League. Adults play on Saturday/Sunday afternoons. We are always looking for new players (U7s through to U16s as well as men’s and ladies) and for people to join the committee – please contact paul@samrah.freeserve.co.uk for further details. Paul Samrah, Chair, Henfield FC
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News | JULY 2014 mon. Matches are held on Saturday (U10) and Sunday (U11) against local sides. Please contact Ben Helps on 07958 652 105 for more information.
DOWNSLINK RESURFACED The section of the Downs Link that goes through the field between Henfield and Partridge Green was resurfaced during June 2014. This work was arranged and paid for by West Sussex County Council’s Countryside Service. We would like to thank everyone who wrote in with comments about the field earlier in the year. Hopefully many more people will use the Downs Link especially from the connecting villages. Geraldine Fewster
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SCHOOL EQUIPMENT FROM COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP St Peter’s School has added a listening centre and bike storage shed to its facilities thanks to Henfield Community Partnership and Knight’s Budgens. Partnership vice-chairman Neville de Moraes handed over a cheque for £700 to school PTA treasurer Sue Powell last month. The money came from advertising payments on a community noticeboard in Budgens installed by the HCP. PTA Chairman Richard Lucy and Knight’s Budgens Assistant Manager Jenny Allaston were at the presentation on Wednesday with HCP noticeboard organiser Bill Shelton. Headteacher Nick Phillips said: “This equipment and the funds donated show what a close relationship the school has with the village and the wider community. We are incredibly grateful for the support we get and for the close links we have with local organisations.” The listening centre enables children to listen to CDs and story tapes to help with their reading. And the new bike storage shed houses six school bikes used to teach reception children bike skills, co-ordination and safety within the school grounds. Mike Beardall
FANCY A GAME OF CRICKET? Henfield Cricket Club is looking to recruit eager young cricketers from Years 4, 5 and 6 to join their U10 and U11 teams. All abilities welcome and weekly training is held every Thursday at 5.30pm on Henfield Com-
MYTHICAL MAZE SUMMER READING CHALLENGE 2014 There’s a magical adventure waiting for children when they take part in the 2014 Summer Reading Challenge. They can join our adventurers as they explore the labyrinth that introduces them to fantastical creatures from the world of legend and mythology simply by reading six books from the library. They can discover the secrets of Mythical Maze and meet some of the fantastical creatures – from a Nessie to a Minotaur and all sorts in between! To take part families need to visit their local library from Saturday 12 July to sign-up for free; if you’re not already library members you can join at the same time and this is free too! Children will be challenged to make three visits to the library during the summer and collect different ‘scratch and sniff’ stickers and other rewards. Children who complete all three visits by Saturday 13 September will be awarded a certificate and medal. To keep children keen over the summer libraries will be offering a programme of exciting free Mythical Maze events. Libraries are also asking for 14-25 year-olds to volunteer and help run the Mythical Maze challenge in a library near them. Volunteers will be offered full training and can gain new skills including communication, team work and experience of working with families. For more information about Mythical Maze visit your local library or click on www.westsussex.gov.uk/readingchallenge.
FULKING FAIR The Fulking Fair will be held on Sunday 27 July 2014 at Downside Meadow, Poynings Road in Fulking from 12 to 5pm. A traditional summer fair the event will include: BBQ; bar; cream teas; craft demonstrations; pony rides; owls; dog show; live music; plenty of activities for the children; puppet show; gladiators; stalls; and free parking. For more information please visit www.fulking.net/fulking-fair/
ONLINE PETITION AGAINST MAYFIELD MARKET TOWNS An online petition directed at David Cameron, Jeremy Heywood and the Lords Standards Commissioner has been posted entitled: ‘Stop two Lords from building 10,000 houses on rural Sussex land.’ Hosted on the website 38 Degrees, the petition aims to stop the proposed Mayfield Market Town development. To view the petition go to https://you.38degrees.org.uk/ petitions/stop-two-lords-from-building-10-000-houses-on-rural-sussex-land
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JULY 2014 | News FIRST WORLD WAR COMMEMORATION “The lamps are going out all over Europe, we shall not see them lit again in our life-time” is a quote attributed to British statesman and Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Grey on the eve of the First World War. The Parish Council, the village Churches, the Royal British Legion and the Henfield Club are organising a brief ceremony to commemorate the start of the First World War on 4 August. After services at the churches there will be a ceremony at the war memorial at the end of Cagefoot Lane at 10pm which will involve the Photograph courtesy Mike Beardall, Oakfield Media extinguishing of lights for 10 minutes. Pubs, clubs, shops and households are invited to take part. For more information see the August ediCONGRATULATIONS PAMELA! tion of BN5 magazine or contact Digby Stephenson Henfield Editor Pamela Chaston received a national on 07815 049609, email editorinchief@henfieldhub. commendation award on Saturday for the village’s com parish magazine. The award, for ‘Appealing to a Wider Community’, was given by The Association of Church STEYNING & DISTRICT U3A Editors. It was presented by Major Stephen Poxon, Come and join us for a delicious afternoon tea of former editor of The Salvationist, at Westminster Cen- home-made scones, clotted cream and strawberry tral Hall. jam on Monday 7 July at 3pm in the Saxon Room Pamela said: “This award reflects the work of the of the Steyning centre and enjoy our annual social magazine team and contributors – and the efforts of occasion where you can meet fellow members and all those who have worked on the magazine over the introduce your friends to the U3A. This will be our last 127 years. We try hard to broaden our appeal to first social meeting following the AGM and at only £1 a widening readership.” The parish magazine covers for members and £2.50 for guests is another bargain the churches of Henfield, Shermanbury and Woodma- event in our calendar! ncote and was founded in 1887. If you’re not a member and would like to know more about us come along to meet us and join on the day. Mike Beardall Steyning & District U3A provides opportunities for educational, creative and leisure activities in a friendly and informal environment. We are part of a national organisation of local U3A groups which are run entirely by volunteers. The Steyning & District U3A, which includes Henfield, Storrington and other villages in the neighbourhood, now has almost 400 members and over 40 groups covering a wide variety of interests and subjects, from Wine & Beer Appreciation to Language Studies, Literature & the Arts, Discussion, Walking and Gardening Groups, as well as games playing groups. You can find out more information about your local U3A on our website – www.u3asites.org.uk/steyning or by dropping a note to PO Box 2595 Henfield, West Sussex BN5 0EA.
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News | JULY 2014 WINEHAM & SHERMANBURY NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN (WASP)
A FESTIVAL OF MEDIAEVAL MAYHEM! The Loxwood Joust is the UK’s premiere Mediaeval fun day out taking place at the enchanting Loxwood Meadow on 2 and 3 August from 10am to 6pm. Step back in time and experience the verve and vigour of a world where lives were harsh and hearts were passionate at this unique, fun and educational day out for all the family! The Loxwood Joust’s unrivalled programme of mediaeval revelry guarantees a day out like no other. A new fast-paced, all action jousting tournament will amaze and astound whilst daring displays of weaponry, archery and cannon fire will enthral as fully armoured knights prepare to meet in a thunderous battle. The main concert stage is where performances from the internationally acclaimed singing group the Mediaeval Baebe’s will enchant and soothe. Wander the massive Living History Village in the ‘Mediaeval Meadow’ – a totally authentic recreation of a mediaeval battle camp and browse the Mediaeval Market Place where traders and hawkers vie for your attention as companies of actors, wandering minstrels, the Court Jester and dance troupes entertain and delight throughout the day. For more information and advance tickets see www.loxwoodjoust.co.uk
HENFIELD FRIENDS OF ST BARNABAS Look out for the Sunflower Day Street Collection in aid of St. Barnabas on Saturday 12 July. Collectors will be in the High Street and at Swain’s Farm Shop from 9am until 1pm. We look forward to your support. During this month also look out for the St Barnabas Bus in Budgen’s Car Park - it is well worth a visit. Peggy McCormas
Shermanbury Parish Council reported progress with their Neighbourhood Plan, the Wineham and Shermanbury Plan (WASP), at their annual parish meeting in May. The process employed to create a Neighbourhood plan within the terms of the Locality Act 2011 were reviewed and the essential element of consultation within the parish on every aspect of the plan, stressed. Results of two of the early elements of consultation were reviewed, the Parish Survey in which 35% of households responded and a Housing Needs Survey, completed by 32% of households. As reported previously the Parish Survey strongly endorsed maintenance of the open countryside and footpaths, the peace and quiet of the rural environment and the wild life and woodlands. Road safety was also a common concern. Raised within the survey was a desire to create more of a centre for parish life to strengthen the community. The need for affordable housing was raised within the parish survey and featured heavily within the housing needs survey which estimates a need for 20 affordable homes over the coming 17 years. The housing needs survey in conjunction with requirements of the Horsham Development Framework can be used to calculate a total need for new homes within the parish of 51 from 2011 to 2031. To enable us to encourage the development of homes over the coming years to meet these needs we invite land owners to contact us with a view to having their land considered for development. Consultation across the Parish is the critical aspect of Neighbourhood planning and we need would like to involve residents in a series of Focus groups to develop parameters which can be used to select development sites. The objective is to build in such a way as to maximise the advantage to the community and minimise any negative impact. If you wish to be involved in focus groups please contact the Shermanbury parish clerk and provide her with contact information. Rural business is important to the prosperity of the parish and we would invite local businesses and organisations to contact us to attend a business development meeting. If you are local business or organisation and want to get involved please contact the Shermanbury Parish Clerk via email shermanbury@ pcouncil.co.uk or call 07909 332605.
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JULY 2014 | News REV’D PETER BREWS UP In recent years there has been an enormous growth in the number of small breweries across the country, each producing its own particular beers and selling through local outlets. In Partridge Green there is the Dark Star brewery, but slightly closer to Henfield in Small Dole is the Downlands Brewery with its own range of specialist beers. Downlands only started in 2010, on an almost experimental scale before brewing for the first time with their newly built equipment in August 2012. The team is still only three: Widdi, Dave and Ian, but together they brew to meet the growing demand for their beers. The Shepherd and Dog in Fulking always has their beer on tap if you want to taste it for yourself. Small Dole lies within the parish of St Peter’s Church in Henfield, and so Peter O’Connell, the curate at the church, spent a morning with them learning the basics of making beer. The day started at 7.30am with the malt being added to hot water to extract the flavour and sugars. This produces a sweet liquid, called
wort, which is rather like an upmarket version of Ovaltine; it is this sweetness that eventually becomes the alcohol. The wort is boiled and the hops added in stages to make the bitterness, flavour and aroma of the beer. After boiling the beer is cooled so that the yeast can convert the sugar to alcohol. The whole process takes a few hours up to the point where the yeast is left to work for several days. The beer making process is clearly the best bit; the clearing up is the hard work that follows. All the malt and the hops have to be removed before the equipment can be used again, but in the process they have become hot and heavy from all the water. When it comes to shovelling them out it is useful to have some unskilled labour such as a local curate! Rev’d Peter O’Connell
THE PIZZA OVEN – WE’RE ON CLOUD 9! The Pizza Oven has moved from its Tuesday pitch in Henfield Library Car Park to the forecourt of Cloud 9 Car Wash/SE Tyres on the High Street. Henfield customers can expect the same high quality, freshly made and authentic pizzas, served every Tuesday between 5.30 and 8.30pm. Helen Kerr and Emma Rogers, owners of the Pizza Oven, hope that the new location will be more convenient for their pizza-loving regulars, who will be able to pull in off the High Street. It’s also hoped that the Oven’s more prominent position will attract new customers. Helen said: “We’re all about quality street food for the community, so it makes sense for us to be in the heart of things on the High Street.” Emma added: “We hope more people will see our lovely green van with its twinkling lights and that they’ll stop to say hello; we’re always pleased to meet new people.” The Pizza Oven uses a wood fired clay oven to cook authentic, thin crust pizzas, topped with the finest Italian ingredients that are imported to order. Why not pop along and try them out?
SMALL DOLE SUMMER SHOW The 70th Summer Show will be held on Saturday, 16 August, 2014 at Mackley’s Sports Field, Small Dole. Entry schedules are now available from The Small Dole Post Office Stores, The Fox Public House, Swains Farm Shop, Rushfields Plant Centre, Hamfelds, Henfield Post Office, Henfield Library and Jasmine’s Florist. David Barrett
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News | JULY 2014 HENFIELD BIRDWATCH AREA SURVEYS As may be expected, the January and February surveys were affected by the appalling weather. Many areas were under water and footpaths were impassable. The bad weather and sheer amount of ground water meant that birds you might expect to see – such as herons and waders - were less evident than normal because the flood water was too deep for them, whereas ducks were Photograph David Plummer in their element and www.davidplummerimages. more were seen than is co.uk usual. Below is a very brief resume of some of the highlights of the first three months. It should be noted that the place names relate to areas rather than exact locations – for example Parsonage means the Parsonage area and not just the Parsonage housing estate. In January Val saw 450 black headed gulls and 19 lapwings on Rye Farm levels; Mike saw 27 robins and six buzzards at Woods Mill and Oreham and 30 skylarks at Stretham. The highest number of species seen was 45 at Woods Mill and Oreham. In February Nigel saw 41 blackbirds and seven yellowhammers on Parsonage; and Mike saw 300 starlings and 12 skylarks at Woods Mill and Oreham. Three ravens were also seen but I can’t remember who by or where! March surveying was definitely easier for everyone. Rye Farm Levels came up with 21 little egrets, 19 herons (now back with the drier ground), 41 coots, seven skylarks and 13 magpies. A tawny owl and a mandarin duck (!) were seen at Stretham. Nigel spotted seven skylarks and heard a chiff chaff and blackcap on Parsonage. Will saw a lesser spotted woodpecker at Henfield Common/Woodmancote and Paula saw a raven at New Barn. Roger recorded 18 snipe, one jacksnipe and two sand martins on West End Levels. The highest number of species seen was 46 at Stretham. Details of the April – June surveys will follow. Deborah Colgate, Henfield Birdwatch
enna. Earlier this year, she sang in Benjamin Britten’s Peter Grimes at San Francisco. In 2002, the Queen’s Jubilee year, she was made an Honorary Dame Commander of the British Empire for her services to music. Terrence Allbright, a much-admired performer in our concert series, is a composer and pianist, regularly giving recitals in West Sussex with many other instrumentalists and singers, and frequently accompanies Ann Murray. The programme includes works by Purcell, Brahms, Fauré, Liza Lehmann, Ivor Novello and Irish traditional songs. Tickets (to include wine and canapés), £25 from the box office on 01903 816205 or visit www.stmarysbramber.co.uk
LISA PRINCE, 1972-2014 Janet, David, Graham and Harvey would like to say thank you to all their friends who gave so much support and help in so many different ways while we spent two months at Lisa’s bedside at St Barnabas. Sadly Lisa passed away on 18 May after just five months of illness. We would also like to thank everyone for all the cards, flowers and donations in her memory, it is very much appreciated.
HENFIELD PARISH COUNCIL Following the resignation of Council Member Miah Babel there is a vacancy on Henfield Parish Council. As electors have not requested a bye-election it will be filled by co-option at the Council meeting on 5 August. Applications should be in writing to Parish Clerk Philip Hill at the Council Office, The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 9DB by no later than 25 July. Applicants are invited to indicate any involvement they have or had in the life of Henfield and what skills and qualities they believe they can bring to this role. It is also recommended that prospective applicants observe a Council meeting in action. Full Council meetings are held on first Tuesday of month at 7pm and Council Committees meet throughout the month (details on Council website). If you want to find out more of what the role entails email Philip Hill at office@henfield.gov.uk Over the last few years street lighting contractors SSE have been working on behalf of West Sussex County Council to replace all street lights and columns throughout the County that are more than 15 years old. This replacement work will arrive in Henfield later in the year. Replacement is on a ‘like for like’ basis unless local councils pay for an up-grade. Being aware this opportunity will not arise again for 25-30
ST MARY’S HOUSE On Saturday 26 July at 7.30pm Dame Ann Murray (mezzo-soprano) will be performing with Terence Allbright (piano) at St Mary’s House in Bramber. Ann Murray is one of the foremost mezzo-sopranos in the world today and has sung at most of the major opera houses, including the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Bavarian State Opera and the English National Opera. She is particularly noted for her performances of Handel, Mozart and Richard Strauss and has made major operatic appearances, including the Metropolitan Opera, New York, the Chicago Lyric Opera, and BBC Promenade Concerts. As a soloist, she sang with the Orchestre de Paris under Kubelik, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Musikverain, Vi-
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JULY 2014 | News years, Henfield Parish Council has decided to commit £30,000 of its reserves to upgrade the street lighting in Henfield High Street and Church Street to a ‘heritage’ lighting design considered far more suitable for Henfield’s conservation area. Residents are reminded that street lighting faults can be reported on line direct to the maintenance contractors by visiting Henfield Parish Council’s website www.henfield.gov.uk and following the official link to street light fault reports. Henfield Parish Council was extremely disappointed to receive the Planning Inspectors judgement. It vigorously opposed the application, both before Horsham District Council and the Planning Inspector and pays tribute to the many Henfield residents who worked tirelessly to resist this development. Henfield Parish Council continues to work with the local community in developing a Neighbourhood Plan, which when approved it is hoped will strengthen the community’s opposition to such developments in the future. Philip Hill
FRACKING ON HENFIELD COMMON? We’re concerned. Current laws of trespass require land- and home-owners to give permission for shale gas and oil drilling under their land, but the government intends to end this requirement in order to speed up fracking (hydraulic fracturing). Obviously, the shale gas companies are welcoming this move as it in effect gives them the right to frack anywhere in the UK. That’s right - anywhere. Henfield Common could well be under threat. We’re very concerned. Should fracking go ahead without any local or national debate? We need more transparency on the subject of fracking. Many people in the UK don’t even know how it will impact our environment. Go to the Henfield Debates Fracking Facebook page for more info. Please sign the online Petition: Fracking in West Sussex. (http://epetition.westsussex.public-i. tv/epetition_core). We urgently need 3000 signatures by 20 July to prompt an open debate. Contact ejrosstalbot@gmail.com if you are interested in joining Henfield Debates Fracking or wish to sign the paper version of the petition. Elizabeth Ross-Talbot
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BUSY BEES TO CLOSE We were very sad to hear that Busy Bees Playgroup will not be re-opening in September due to falling numbers. This friendly playgroup, based at Henfield Youth Club, has been running since the 1960’s. BN5 would like thank the hard working committee of volunteers who ran the playgroup, along with the dedicated staff, and wish them luck in their future careers. It’s the end of an era and a great shame for the village. Please see page 11 for further details. Emma Osman, Editor
THE COWFOLD CO-OP The Co-operative is excited to be relocating from its current location at the Cowfold Village store to its new home at the old Coach House Inn. There will be only minor changes to the outside of the building to maintain its character in keeping with the village, but the space inside will allow us to offer a bright and modern store. The layout will be to the new ‘Gen 2’ format that is designed to make shopping easier and offer a greater selection of products. Parking will also be improved from the current site which will make just stopping and grabbing what you are after much easier and also help lessen the impact of deliveries. There will be a vastly improved range on bakery as well as across all fresh departments. New Store Manager Iain Fraser, who comes from Cowfold, is very excited about the move. “I can’t wait to get into the new site and really be able to give the village a store they can be proud of.” The store is planned to launch in early August and will be creating 10 jobs in the local area. Lester Pratt, Operations Manager
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he history of Scouting in Henfield has a very long and illustrious history (the oldest Scout Troop still in existence don’t you know…). But it’s the future of Scouting in Henfield that we’re more interested in. The old Scout hut only has about two years life left in it. The Clarkes Mead Trust (who own the land), the Scouts, the BP Guild, the Vicar and the Parish Council are working hard together to replace it with a suitable alternative, but they desperately need your help, both practical and financial. “So what?” I hear you say. Well, if we lose Scouting in the village (and by Scouting I mean Cubs and Beavers as well), we will lose an awful lot. Scouting is the biggest youth organisation open to both boys and girls in the UK. They offer 6- to 25-yearolds fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure and the chance to help others so that they make a positive impact in communities. Scouting exists to make young people’s lives better, helping them realise their full potential and take their place in society. Scouts learn and develop skills including teamwork, time management, leadership, initiative, planning, communication, self-motivation, cultural awareness and commitment. Scouting helps young people to get jobs, save lives and maybe, just maybe even change the world. It’s exciting being involved with Scouts – ask any Scout, Cub or Beaver. Adventure is at the heart of everything they do and they offer hundreds of activities as diverse as kayaking, camping, abseiling, staged performance, archery and even overseas expeditions. You can learn survival skills, first aid, computer programming, or perhaps even how to fly a plane. There’s something for everyone and it’s a great way to have fun, make friends, get
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outdoors, express creativity and experience the wider world. Parents know that Scouting gives their children more confidence, responsibility and a broader set of friends. Scouting can help develop a child’s social skills and encourage self-sufficiency, and gives them access to activities and opportunities that may have been otherwise unavailable to them. Do we really want to lose all these opportunities for our children and grandchildren? Well the good news is that you don’t have to be like Bear Grylls to get help get the new Scout hut off the ground! What the fundraising committee desperately need is support from villagers just like you to help with the project. In order to keep costs to a manageable minimum the fundraising group is now looking at a steel-framed building, approximately the same size as the existing
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building. The building will cost in the region of £150,000 and would be clad in wood and include the toilets and kitchen so that it could be used by the Scouts straightaway. Further work would then be needed to provide internal partitioning for ‘dens’ in the future. The skills required by the fundraising team are the moment are more business focused, for example fundraising, lottery grant applications and public relations to name a few. Once the structure of the hut goes up then there will be a need for skills such as plumbing, electrics, painting and general DIY. But if public relations or painting is really not your thing then don’t let that put you off helping. Fundraising is still key to the project so please consider ‘buying a brick’ for only £25, or dropping some loose change into one of the many collection tins around the village. The fundraising committee is extremely grateful to the Garden and Arts weekend for choosing
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and print processes to create a range of work. Among her inspirations are travel, memory, vintage imagery and folk art. Anne will be running original community textile art workshops from her prairie wagon studio (in our garden studio) for the RSPB under her banner ‘Natural history in the Garden’. All proceeds from the event will be donated to RSPB projects in the south east. One of the RSPB’s national campaigns this summer is ‘Give nature a home’. Their website has a wonderful range of practical activities you can take part in including: sowing wild flowers; feeding the birds; planting a tree or shrub; creating a water feature; making your hedge a home; or even just giving your lawn mower a rest! During the course of the weekend at Sussex Prairies you will also be able to discover hands-on the secret world of amazing creatures that live in the ponds and meadows of the Prairie Gardens. Children will be able to learn how to build bug hotels (and more importantly take them home!) and also take part in bug sweeping and identification activities. All this together with the opportunity to roam in amongst six acres of the most spectacular gardens, and the usual delicious teas, coffees and home baking available throughout the day… well what are you waiting for?
Blackfoot Lodge and Spirit of the West are regular visitors to Sussex Prairies and they look very much at home amongst the prairie grasses! Blackfoot Lodge is a group of friends from all over the South of England who share an interest in Native Americans and the Fur Trade era of American History. They share the historic Native Americans love of nature which is characterised by their care for the land and respect for the environment. When they meet at rendezvous, pow-wows and events they camp in tipis or other types of authentic tents from the era. They also show authentic artefacts, beadwork and costumes (most of which they have made themselves) and they enjoy talking to visitors and demonstrating how things were made and used. On the same magical weekend and sharing the same love of nature will be Anne Kelly, the Sussex Prairies artist in residence. Anne collects recycled fabric, pa- Sarah Butler per and ephemera using collage, stitch, photographic
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Time for tea
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im Cook and her team of waitresses have created a lovely, warm and welcoming ambiance at the Steyning Tea Rooms – it’s a bit like going round to your Granny’s but, dare I say it, with better cake!
“Whether you are a regular or just a passing traveller they welcome you into this nook of loveliness and make you feel part of something warm and traditional.” Kim bought the tea rooms almost by accident nearly two years ago: “My husband and I were looking to buy a house in the area but we kept getting gazumped.” she explained. “Then this place came on the market and we fell in love with it! I’ve always wanted to run my own tea shop and here was the perfect opportunity.” With a background in web site management and no catering experience to speak of it was a bit of a leap of faith for Kim. “I’ve learnt a lot over the past two years, not just about cake but also about VAT returns and book-keeping” she laughed. “Absolutely Gorgeous little tea room serving lovely food and soups, cakes and cream teas, very highly recommended though very busy so booking ahead would be wise” The interior is bright and welcoming with a tasteful décor of vintage, stripped pine furniture, chintzy wallpaper, fresh flowers and a jumble of delightfully mis-matched crockery. Kim is keen to ensure that all
customers receive the best service and everybody is made to feel welcome, including walkers, cyclists and even well behaved dogs! “We have just received a Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor for the second year running which we are absolutely delighted about,” beamed Kim. “I’ve worked really hard to bring the standard of service up and I have a lovely team working with me and it’s great to have this recognised.” “To die for! Lovely Cornish cream and scones that melt in your mouth. Choices of scrummy cakes too” Excellent customer service is just one of the things which draw their many regular customers back time and time again: the other things are the wonderful food and drink! Unsurprisingly, tea is their most popular drink and it is properly served in china cups and saucers, and the teapots are kept warm by beautifully crocheted tea cosies. Tea aficionados will be pleased to know that there isn’t a teabag in sight – just good old fashioned loose leaves and a tea strainer! If tea is not your thing, there is plenty of good quality coffee to choose from together with a range of delicious soft drinks. “I’ve sampled both savouries and sweets and can’t fault anything! Sometimes busy - but that just shows how popular it is, which to me can only be a good thing”
Kim has kept the menu deliberately simple, keeping the focus on quality and using local ingredients wherever possible. From traditional breakfasts to light lunches and not forgetting of course the cake, everything is freshly made by hand on the premises. The team start baking first thing in the morning and carry on throughout the day whenever they get a lull - on a typical Saturday they will bake around 90 scones and three or four cakes, the most popular being Raspberry Bakewell and Chocolate Tiffin. Those with a gluten or dairy intolerance are very well catered for with a special range of homemade scones, cakes and crumpets. Even the jam for the cream teas and the chutney for the lunches are homemade and customers can buy jars of their favourite to take home. “I literally can’t make the jam quick enough” admitted Kim. “I’ve made up my own special rhubarb and vanilla jam recipe for the summer and a plum jam for the winter and both just fly out of the door!” “Love love love this place! Amazing food, especially the seasonal foods like the scones. A must visit for everyone! The staff are wonderful, such a pleasant place to be” Children are made very welcome with plenty of highchairs and spotless baby-change facilities for the very youngest guests through to toys and books to keep older toddlers amused. But the real draw is the teddy bear picnics: a perfectly presented children’s lunch with their very own teapot filled with juice, ready for pouring into their very own china mug. “There’s something very satisfying about pouring your own drink and we find that children absolutely love it!” explained Kim. “And it’s perfect for birthday parties for both boys and girls.” “My little boy loved his “teddy bears picnic” it was just such a lovely experience!” And the parties at the Steyning Tea Rooms are not just limited to children: “It’s a lovely intimate venue and we’ve hosted 90th birthday parties, christenings
and even hen-do’s here” said Kim. “And we can also supply outside catering for those who want to experience our food but in a bigger venue. We love working with people to make their event special.” “We often come here and I would stay all afternoon if I could. The food is AMAZING and the staff are so friendly. I just don’t have a bad word to say” Kim has plenty of plans for the future such as increasing the range of local ingredients and even growing her own vegetables and herbs to use in soups and salads. But in the short term she and her team are very much looking forward to the Steyning Food Festival this September. “We will be raising money for the St Barnabas hospice charity which is a fabulous cause… and they take their afternoon tea very seriously too!”
The Steyning Tea Rooms, 32 High Street, Steyning Open seven days a week, 10am-6pm, 01903 810103, www.steyningtearooms.co.uk *All quotes taken from www.tripadvisor.co.uk January to June 2014.
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The Towers building has remained standing for almost one hundred and thirty years because it was built on firm foundations. The aim of The Towers Convent School, housed within the original building and its many extensions, is to provide secure foundations for the children who attend our lovely school. From the two-year-olds in the Nursery to the confident, articulate sixteen-year-olds who move on to other schools we plan for happy individuals who are at ease with themselves and with others and who are ready to go out into the world to make a difference.
The facilities and curriculum prepare pupils for life in the twenty first century whilst the ethos is grounded in Christian teaching with clear moral messages. We are proud that our values are traditional but we recognise the huge value that the world places on technology so that the challenge is to enable our pupils to excel in today’s society whilst still having the ability to communicate in a way that our ancestors would understand! All research shows that girls learn better and are more successful if they are taught in a single-sex, all-girls environment. This, in part, explains why we welcome boys into our Nursery but ask that they move on once they reach the end of Key Stage One and also helps to explain why are GCSE results are simply phenomenal! For the past five or six years we have figures to show that girls who are at The Towers by Year 7 will achieve GCSE results which are at least two grades higher than they would expect to achieve elsewhere. Mathematics and science are often problem areas for girls but at The Towers whereas the A and A* figure nationally for maths is 15.4% ours is 66% the figures are similar for the science subjects too. However, the girls also have the same degree of success in most other subjects. Overall we expect 100% of each Year 11 group to gain at least five or more GCSEs at A*-C including maths, English and science but realistically the achievements are so much higher. This year there were forty-five girls in Year 11 and of them thirteen achieved all of their grades at A* or A.
their musical and dramatic achievements, with productions of professional quality each year; for their ability to speak publically, winning local competitions for public speaking; for their charitable and fundraising ideas and just for simply being lovely girls and good citizens. They are the sort of girls who put their minds to something and there is simply no stopping them! The year of the Boxing Day Tsunami the girls, with no adult help, put together in just a week an evening auction with the most amazing items donated by local businesses and parents and raised over £8000. Last year they heard that DJ Chris Evans had requested choirs to record their own version of the Military Wives’ song ‘Wherever you are’. So in three hours the Senior Choir rehearsed and recorded the song which was then played in its entirety on Radio 2 just two days later. It would be fair to say that Towers girls are determined but not arrogant, strong-minded but polite and their care for each other is evident. In addition to the wide variety of extra –curricular activities available there are opportunities for the pupils to develop leadership qualities through the Nationally recognised Sports Leader Award and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. Both of these run alongside each other and give the pupils opportunities to learn new skills and to enhance old ones. They love to be involved in the after school activities provided for the Junior pupils. We recognise that parents are busy people and The Towers tries to help to make their lives run smoothly too with options for breakfast club from 7:30am, after school care and supper until 6pm and even opportunities for children to board overnight to allow parents to attend overseas business meetings. In all cases the children are cared for in a small community and are treated as you would expect them to be treated were they at home.
However, it is easy for any school to claim that they are the school which will suit your child and the only way to really find out is for parents and children to visit and However, The Towers certainly is not ‘all work and no for the children to spend some time ‘tasting’ the realplay’, far from it. The pupils are renowned for their ity. In other words it is essential to pay us a visit and sporting prowess, winning major titles annually; for see for yourselves.
For further details please contact: The School Secretary. pupils! For our talented musicians the music The Towers Convent School boys (up to age theoffice@towers.w-sussex.sch.uk: www.towers.w-sussex.sch.uk Number:have 01903a812185 suite enables future stars to compose and eight) and girls (up toTelephone age sixteen) record their own work. Every day our pupils wealth of opportunities and experiences to are nurtured and supported by our strong prepare them for the modern world. We are pastoral system but also challenged to take lucky enough to have been here for 110 years risks and see just what they can achieve; and to work in beautiful surroundings, all of hence our year-on-year academic success and which contributes to our high expectations, extraordinary added value. values, dynamic teaching and outstanding results: academic, musical, sporting, Pupils lucky enough to start in our Nursery dramatic, debating, public speaking and and Junior School receive a rich, well artistic. balanced and experiential curriculum
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Stepping Out! S
tepping Out, Henfield Theatre Company’s May production, is proof that laughter and enjoyment are contagious, and that this local drama group continues to thrive and regularly provide value for money entertainment.
balanced and realistic. The audience enjoyed plenty of laughs and the production culminated in a tremendous tap dancing finale in cabaret costumes, with all repressions blown away. Whilst all the characters were well portrayed, there were memorable scenes from supercilious and house-proud Vera, forever tidying the church hall, showing off her latest clothing and blithely dropping verbal bombshells, to the totally unexpected spectacle of Mrs Frazer as she has a ‘behind-the-scenes’ attempt at tap dancing, every move relentlessly caught by a following spotlight, but unseen by the other characters. The simple stage set of the drab, minimal, untidy community hall effectively set the scene and the background musical effects blended well, though the musical support could have been more frequent in keeping with the musical connotations of the story. Full marks to the production director Anne Atkins, the well matched cast and the support team for an entertaining production.
This play, originally penned by Richard Harris in 1984 with very successful productions in London’s West End and New York, portrays seven ladies and a bachelor from disparate backgrounds and with differing motivations who attend the same weekly tap dancing class in a dingy church hall. Their teacher, Mavis, and the dour piano accompanist Mrs Frazer have their own hang-ups and aspirations. The scenes are set over a period of a year with the dancers initially treating the classes as social occasions, showing little coordination, but finally having to face the challenge of a public performance. The characters were played with consistency and sensitivity, each having their distinct lines of humour and wisecracks. There were no lost lines, no pregnant pauses, and the character interaction was well Jean-Pierre, Joan Pirault and Dick Dixon
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Twelfth Night “If this were played upon a stage now, I could condemn it as an improbable fiction.”
Twelfth Night, Act 3 iv. Every other summer the Henfield Theatre Company treats itself and its audiences to a glorious week of Shakespeare, or perhaps Wilde, in the open air. In the past, performances were within the high hedges of the Vicarage, but these days they are held in the beautiful garden at Red Oaks Care Home on Cagefoot Lane. This summer is no exception. There isn’t anything in the world more magical, more mysteriously engaging, than the combination of a still dusk, warm turf, twinkling lights and Shakespeare. Of course, a glass of Pimms in one hand adds a little something! This year we offer Twelfth Night directed by Rosemary Nice: a preposterous romantic comedy containing all the ludicrous elements that make the story worth the telling. We can guarantee you beautiful costumes, haunting music, revels and anarchy, resolving themselves as Shakespeare does by elevating it all to a sublime experience. We can’t guarantee you perfect weather, so dress accordingly, but bring a picnic and be prepared to fall in love with languorous language, frolics in farthingales and revels in ruffs! Did you know that Shakespeare wrote this play specifically for the law students in the Middle Temple on the Feast of the Epiphany? The fifth of January was officially the last day of the Christmas celebrations which started on Christmas Eve. During the course of these all discipline was thrown to the wind, a Lord of Misrule was elected and a good deal of reveling took place. It was rather like a modern university Rag Week. The first performance took place in the Middle Temple Great Hall where traditionally a party was held on Twelfth Night and anything went.
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Afterwards, order would be restored and life returned to normal. Shakespeare picked up on these ideas: in his play the Lord of Misrule was represented by Sir Toby Belch, who not only behaves outrageously in his niece’s household but goads others (notably Sir Andrew Aguecheek) to do likewise. He is the incarnation of all appetites – as Falstaff was in Henry IV – and so causes all the trouble. Malvolio, of course, represents the pompous, vain, overweening ambition which is to be brought down by the letter plot. He is probably based on various professorial characters or even judges. The two characters are the keys to the comedy; whereas the twins, Viola and Sebastian, are the unwitting causes of mistaken identity and consequent absurdness. Everyone knows (especially Shakespeare, the father of fraternal twins) that identical twins have to be the same sex and couldn’t really be confused. However, we go along with the plot, even when we are wondering who is kidding who! Love threads its bitter-sweet way throughout the play. Olivia and Orsino are both misguided in their own ways, the one turning to grief rather than life and the other mistaking a romantic ideal for the real thing. They both resolve their lives in their own way (although cynics might think that they deserved each other anyway!). All these threads are drawn together by characters who provide links and who see the big picture, like Feste the jester. He’s the free spirit, both the glue in the play and the fly in the ointment, whose sad song at the end brings us back to real life. Henfield Theatre Company will be performing Twelfth Night from 30 July to 2 August at 7.30pm in the gardens of Red Oaks. Gates will open at 6pm for picnickers and there will be a Pimms tent. Tickets are £10 each and are available from 14 July from Henfield Furnishings, telephone 01273 490080. Henfield Theatre Company
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RED OAKS Celebrating life through a quality care home BEAUTY TREATMENTS AND MASSAGE WERE THE ORDER OF THE DAY AT RED OAKS In early May, eight students and their tutor descended on the home for the first of two groups visiting Henfield for two weeks each. The students, all studying at Centrum Ksztalcenia Zawodowego i Ustawicznego in Katowice, Poland, were here to further their training and develop skills with other languages and working with people of the older generation. Treatments from the four masseurs and four beauty therapists, which included hot stone massages, facials, manicures, pedicures and much more, were available to all the residents and staff. Visitors to the home and relatives were also offered the chance for a little pampering and asked to donate to the Barchester Foundation. At the end of the months visit the second group made a presentation to residents, relatives and staff with gifts of thanks and the hope that further visits may be possible in the future. One of the beauty students, Julia Dziurska, read out the following statement on behalf of the college. “The project “Ad vitam dignam”- building good professional relationships with people at their late adulthood, has just ended. I would like to thank you from all my heart. I also would like to express my gratitude to all of you for your support. My appreciation is also sent to all the staff from Red Oaks Care Home. The project has ended with a great success thanks to you, Jacky. I am grateful for an excellent preparation and organisation of the internships, for the organisation of the transport from Brighton, for your hospitality. It was a great lesson about human kindness that was felt by our students. You gave them the chance to see that late adulthood can be a period of time when people are respectful if they have an appropriate condition of living. Moreover if the staff that they are surrounded by are helpful and reliable it makes them stronger. You showed our students how to love the job they do. If you think that our students were helpful and their treatments made the people’s lives at Red Oaks better, I would like to ask you about a chance of further cooperation next time.” In the time following the students return to Poland, several residents were asking what was “going on today”, “is that young lady going to do my nails?”
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JULY 2014 | Health
The dawning of a new era at Henfield Medical Centre
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contraceptive implant; Kim Poole is coming to the end of her nurse prescribing course at Surrey University; and Tina Wake, Kim and myself provide a daily triage / minor illness clinic working alongside the duty doctor. Chronic conditions such as asthma, heart disease and diabetes are all now managed by our very experienced and capable nurses. Last month Michael Geraghty, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) joined our team working at the surgery. An ANP is a highly experienced and educated member of the care team who is able to diagnose and treat your healthcare needs and refer you to an appropriate specialist if needed. Research into the safety and effectiveness of ANPs has provided overwhelming positive conclusions regarding the both value of the role and the patient satisfaction that arises from ANP care. Michael’s role will be crucial in helping the surgery meet future demands by the release of more GP time for routine appointments. This will result in improved access for patients with more complex healthcare needs to see their named doctor.
An increased demand on General Practice caused by demographic changes, more complex health needs and some care moving out of hospitals are all contributing to unsustainable pressures on the service. GPs are also facing more patient demand from an aging population. NHS England estimates that some 340 million consultations are now undertaken every year – an increase of 40 million since Fiona Ordidge, Practice Nurse, Henfield Medical Centre 2008. The needs of the patients visiting their GP practice have also changed. For example in England 15 million people live with a chronic condition (such as asthma and diabetes) and care for these people is being increasingly provided through GP services, rather than in a hospital setting as previously. At Henfield Medical Centre we have been very forward thinking and have implemented various strategies to ensure sufficient provision of care for our patients in the future. In the last 12 months we have had a big drive to promote self-care and management of minor illnesses. The friends of Henfield Medical Centre organised an evening talk about the concept of managing minor illnesses ourselves, the growing ineffectiveness of antibiotics and the vital (but often underused) resource of having a pharmacist at our local chemist. The nurse team as a whole has extended their role and we increasingly take on the responsibilities that in the past were carried out by doctors: Sam Strachan has completed her training so that she can now fit the
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Business | JUNE 2014
Social Capital ‘Generating Social Capital’ is the title of a new report for SMEs published by Kingston Smith LLP, chartered accountants and leading advisers to entrepreneurial businesses.
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hereas human capital is a quality of individuals, social capital is a quality created between people through both offline activities such as networking events, and online activities, which include social media. Two benefits that are relevant to SMEs flow from social capital: information and influence. This study, undertaken by the Universities of Surrey and Greenwich, builds upon our earlier 2012 survey ‘Success in challenging times: Key lessons for UK SMEs’, drawing on extensive secondary data analysis of government reports, case studies and input from focus groups. Creating and maintaining valuable contacts is paramount to enable SMEs to support and strengthen their business development objectives. Yet many feel they do not know how to go about it; surprisingly research shows that SMEs typically invest less time in creating these networks than larger organisations. SMEs are of course aware of the vast potential benefits of having strong networks; indeed, 94% of them consider direct referrals important to their continuing success, and 67% consider search engine optimisation important. It is not only surveys that show this, but it is self-evident that the more quality networks one has, the greater the number of approaches or referrals one receives. The research confirmed that offline and online networking activities are not mutually exclusive alternatives for SMEs. Successful SMEs network with a number of different communities, integrating a combination of both offline and online methods. SMEs’ websites are crucial and need to be optimised to improve search engine positioning. Social media sites, such as Facebook and LinkedIn, are widely used to both showcase the business and build relationships with customers, but are not considered a substitute for face-to-face (offline) networking. The most popular reason for SMEs using social media is to develop their business image or to market products. The fast, easy and low cost access to people and businesses provided by Web 2.0 and social media helps them do this better. Online networking can enable SMEs to overcome the drawbacks of traditional face-to-face contact, such as limited numbers and diversity, and the associated high costs. SMEs that proactively engage with social media can systemati-
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cally raise their profiles to successfully compete with larger organisations. However few SMEs claim to be experts in social media use. IT and social media are regarded as necessary evils and SMEs consider that there is no choice but to engage very proactively in these areas. One of the key findings in the research affirmed that SMEs should have a clear strategy towards social capital included in their overall business plan. This is important, not least because of the need to avoid a disproportionate amount of resource being dedicated to this area. Face-to-face (offline) networking events remain the most important form of all types of SME networking, with roughly two thirds of SMEs devoting one to six hours per week to this activity. In general, locally oriented SMEs without a scalable business offering prefer face-to-face networking events, whereas globally oriented non-scalable SMEs additionally put significant effort into social media. Networks included customers, associates and former employees who had moved on to become independent contractors. Networking is about making contacts outside the SME who can offer feedback, or advice, or be used to outsource work. These networks are regarded as a ‘community of people’ who might join in with a new business proposal or be used to provide external expertise. The research concludes that SMEs should have a policy for, and monitor, online and offline social capital based activities. Furthermore, SMEs should seek to achieve a realistic return on their investment. The methods SMEs use to increase social capital must be fit for purpose and appropriate to their business model. Social media are complementary to, rather than a substitute for, traditional networking and events. The challenge facing SMEs is how best to integrate their online and offline activities to complement their business and generate social capital. Copies of the report are available at www.ks.co.uk/ smesocialcapital
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