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JUNE 2012 | Contents

07 What’s on listings

14 26

14 News

from the BN5 area

26 Local interest Henfield Youth Club

30 Local interest Jubilee Celebrations

28

35 Local interest Garden of Memories

36 Local interest HFC match report

30 36

50 Property Solar energy

60 Local interest

Joe Blower - gardener

64 Business

With Paul Samrah

66 Index

Editor’s LETTER

Happy Jubilee weekend everyone! We hope you have a smashing time and enjoy some of the great events happening in the village, see page 30 for your guide to the weekend. We’d love to print your pictures and reports on the day so please email me editor@bn5magazine.co.uk with your images, we will print them in July issue.

We were pleased to be invited to Henfield Youth Club, a real village institution, to find out what they get up to and why the club is so important in the village. You will be aware that all County funding for the club has been cut and they are at the mercy of voluntary contributions. This is a desperately sad situation and hard to believe that youth work is not seen as a priority at this level of local government.

In rural areas like Henfield keeping young people engaged and occupied should be top of the list.

Luckily our Parish Council has much more foresight and has agreed to show as much financial support as they can, but there is not a bottomless pit - the club will need our support.

Debbie Slaughter, who runs the Youth Club, won a BN5 community award when we celebrated our 50th edition. She is an inspiring lady who commands the love and respect of the young people who attend the club. Without her work they would not have the opportunities and care that they now receive. She is valued greatly in Henfield, as are the youth workers at the club.

Enjoy June, keep in touch with your news and events for the summer.

Best wishes

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Many thanks to our editorial and photographic contributors this month; Darren Angood, Andy Taylor, Paul Samrah, Mandy Shaw and Mike Beardall.

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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Copy Deadline

Copy deadline for any advertisement or editorial submission for the July 12 issue of BN5 magazine is Friday 1 June. For editorial submissions email Emma Osman editor@bn5magazine.co.uk or just call us for a chat on 01273 494002.

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JUNE 2012 | What’s on

Friday 1 June

The White Hart, 8pm

Performed by John Crampton

HDC Health Walk

Monday 4

Southwater, 11am

2½ mile flat circular walk along Vintage bus rally bridleways, country lanes and the Henfield, 9.55am onwards Downs Link. Meet in the Country Park car park TQ 161258. Leader For more information see News Pat 01403 240654.

Childrens Jubilee picnic

Jubilee Weekend Beer Festival Henfield Village Hall, 2.30pm

Indigo Spiritual Connection Woodmancote Parish Hall (and every 1st & 3rd Tuesday)

Mediumship Group. See www.indigospiritualconnection.co.uk or call 01273 844370/891173.

Wednesday 6

Henfield community

transport excursion Cat & Canary (and 2, 3 & 4 June) For children up to 12 years. Fancy Battle & Hastings hat competition jubilee theme of

Various events over the weekend in red, white and blue. Treats, music We make a short stop for coffee in aid of Henfield youth Club. and prizes. Bring your own picnic. Battle, then onwards to Hastings for shopping, lunching and maybe 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, Rock, a paddle? Pick-up from 9am and Jubilee flower baskets Blues and more returning late afternoon. £13. Call Henfield, 11am The White Hart, 8pm 01444 471919 to book.

Near Barclays Bank on the High Performed by ‘Nice Pear’ HDC Health Walk Street. Fanfare by Brass Fusion.

Small Dole, 1pm

Saturday 2

Buzz on the Common

Tuesday 5

Sunday 3

Steyning, 11am

2 mile gentle flat circular walk (3 stiles) . Meet at the bus stop at the Outdoor activities for kids 4-11 and Wickwoods, 11.30 onwards end of Sands Lane (TQ 215130). dads. £2 for adult and one child and Morning tennis competition, chil- Dogs allowed on a lead. 1 hour.

50p for each extra child. Brunch in- drens entertainment from 11.30 - Leader Darren 07914 091261. cluded. Bring wellies if raining.

1.30pm with Potty the Pirate, inflat- Henfield Lions Club Breeze brisk adventure ride able and live jazz, BBQ (£10.50 for George Hotel, Henfield High Street, one course, £13.95 for two, £5.95 - 8pm (& 1st Wed of every month) Victoria House, Sandy Lane, £8.95 for children). 01273 857567. We meet to discuss fundraising acHenfield, 10am For more information email Victo- Jubilee Street Party tivities, consider requests for assisria@bicyclesnbuns.co.uk tance and organise social events.

Henfield Hall, lunchtime Jubilee Fancy Dress Party Organised by Henfield’s Self Help New members very welcome. Call David Pryor on 01273 494442 The White Hart, 7.30pm Group.

Fancy dress party with a royal theme. HDC health Walk ‘Allo ‘Allo by Adur Theatre

Jubilee BBQ Fun Day

Henfield Common, 10am-12pm

Jubilee Service of Thanksgiving 2 mile circular walk. A few stiles and small inclines. Meet at the Steyning St Peter’s Church, 3pm Health Centre, Tanyard Lane. Dogs Preacher Venerable Roger Comb- allowed on a lead. 1¼ hours. Leades, Archdeacon of Horsham. ers Linda 01903 816865

Jubilee Proms in the Park

Red Oaks, 7pm (gates open 6pm)

Company

Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham, 7.30pm (and 7, 8, 9 June)

Tickets £10 available from www. adurtheatre.co.uk , 01273 591933 or call into the Shoreham Centre.

Indigo Spiritual Connection Thursday 7 Big Jubilee Lunch Rhyme Time

Brass Fusion and Royal Opera star Parish Sidonie Winter. Bring your picnic, Woodmancote Hall,11.30am-3pm bubbly, blanket/chairs. Pimm’s tent.

Bring a plate of food to share.

Foot Stompin’ Blues

Henfield Library, 10.15-10.45am (and every Thursday)

Free fun with music for pre-schoolers.

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What’s on | JUNE 2012 Thursday Circle

Poynings Cricket Club ‘nets’

Indigo Spiritual Connection

The White Hart, 8.30pm (also 26) Woodmancote Parish Hall (and every 2nd and 4th Thursday)

Friday 8

Small Dole Village Hall, 7pm

Fountain Inn, Ashurst, 10.30am

Meet in the pub car park on B2135. 4 Visit to a local garden centre (weath- Call Gary Wallis-Tayler on 07545 304320 mile fairly flat (some stiles). No dogs.

2 hours. John 01403 263661. er permitting). Everyone welcome . or email gwt1983@hotmail.co.uk Transport is arranged for all.

Indigo Spiritual Connection White Hart Quiz

Free Church Hall, 2.30pm

Poynings, 6pm (and all Tues)

Woodmancote Parish Hall (and every 1st & 3rd Thursday)

Entry £2 a head. In aid of HART. Teams up to six. Cash prize for win- Healing Group. See www.indigospiritualconnection.co.uk or call Spiritual Development. See www. ners. Call 01273 492006.

01273 844370/891173. indigospiritualconnection.co.uk or Small Dole Tuesday Club call 01273 844370/891173.

Charity Artwork Auction

Wickwoods Country Club, 7.30pm

Farming in 1940s and 1950s, a talk In aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. A

by Peter Bates. All welcome. fabulous chance to purchase an origiSt Peter’s Church, 2-3pm (and nal piece of art donated by a local artevery Friday) ist in this charity silent auction. If you are an artist willing to donate contact Meet for singing, stories and lots of Knit and Natter play, including a drink and biscuit. Rayner Court Lounge, 10.30am-12pm Karen Burt karenannburt@aol.com New knitters are always welcome to join us in knitting for local chariSangboc Folk Club ties. Call Jean Whiting on 493171. Full English Breakfast

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Wednesday 13

Saturday 16

Monday 11

The Royal Oak, 8pm

Call Ian on 07957 433894.

Thursday 14

Chatterbox

St Peters Church, Henfield, 10.30-11.30am

Coffee Morning

Tuesday 12

Free Church Hall, 8.30am

Speaker Rev. Graham Edwards.

Tickets £5 from church bookshop or Jasmine’s florist.

Henfield Garden & Arts

Join us for fresh coffee and home- Various locations, 11am-5pm made cakes.

(Also Sunday 17) Come along and meet friends while the HDC Health Walk For more details pick up a copy of children have fun. £1.50 per family.

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JUNE 2012 | What’s on the blue leaflet from shops on the (£10pp). No dogs. Please book with The Community Church Henfield inHigh Street or visit www.henfield- Bill before 17 June. 01403 256248 vites you to a fun-filled afternoon ingardensandarts.org cluding inflatables, live acoustic duo, illusionist and more. 07548 850828.

Horsham Artists Open Studios

Saturday 23

The Other Mile Walking Group Rye Farm Rocks

Various locations, 10am-5pm (also 17, 23 & 24 June)

Free Church, 9.30 am

Rye Farm, Henfield, 7pm

35 artists open their studios to dis- A walk of about 4 miles, aiming An evening of music comedy & play their arts and crafts. www.hor- to be back in the village by lunch- dancing in aid of Teenage Cancer shamartistsopenstudios.co.uk time. 01273 493979.

Trust in association with the BP Guild. Ticket £15 (includes burger Wine & cheese quiz evening St Peter’s Church Fete or hotdog) available from Jasmines, Henfield Youth Club, 8pm Vicarage Garden 2-4.30pm Henfield High Street or Dawn Fundraising wine and cheese quiz Live music, magician, games, tea Watkins on 07754 562848 dawn. evening in aid of Henfield Youth and cakes, plants and fancy crown watkins@sussex-for-tct.co.uk Club. Licensed bar. Tickets (£10) competition. Also try bell ringing in Chilli & Quiz Night limited to 70 from Jasmines Florists St Peter’s Church tower.

Catholic Church Hall, 7pm or Dick Nye on 01273 494162.

A fun, family-friendly evening to raise HDC Health Walk funds for St Barnabas Hospice. Chilli Xplore (including veggi) provided. Bring your Fountain Inn, Ashurst, 7pm St Peters Church, 10.30am Meet in the Village Hall car park. 5 own booze. Prize kindly donated by Coffee from 10am. Holy Commu- mile circular walk through beauti- The Sussex Produce Company. £6 nion, songs, stories, crafts, drinks ful countryside. No dogs. 2 hours. per person, 6 to a team. Tickets from Jasmines, St Barnabas shop and and cake. For more information Leader Lynda, 01403 711504.

Friends of St Barnabas. call Revd Alastair 492017 or Revd Christina 492222 40 years with the Royal Ballet

Monday 25

Sunday 17

Tuesday 26

Henfield Theatre Co auditions St Mary’s House, Bramber, 7.30pm

180th Anniversary

Henfield Hall, 7.30pm (and 1 July Philip Gammon talks about his long at 2.30pm) career with the Royal Ballet plays

Free Church, 10.30am

Morning service with Rev. Graham Edwards followed by lunch. Lunch Open auditions for Autumn prosign-up list in Church Book Shop. duction of The Ragged Trousered Philanthropist . For more informaKnepp Open Gardens tion contact Sylvie Ashthorpe on Knepp Castle Estate, 11am-5pm sylvieashthorpe@tiscali.co.uk or Visitors will be able to walk through 01273 494849. all the gardens, the park and the old pleasure grounds. Teas and cakes available. www.knepp.co.uk 4Sight

Thursday 28

some of his favorite ballet music.

Ticket (£22.50) includes wine and canapés. Call 01903 816205 www. stmarysbramber.co.uk

Advance notice Friday 6 July St Peter’s School

Henfield Free Church, 10.30am-12pm Community day (& last Thursday of every month) Various village venues

Monday 18

HDC Health Walk

Informal and friendly meeting for the blind and partially sighted living in Henfield and surrounding areas.

Park and meet at the Village Hall car £2 incl tea/coffee and biscuits. park, TQ190191 (RH13 8HX), for a 7 The Other Mile Walking Group mile circular, fairly flat (some stiles) Free Church, 7pm walk. No dogs. 2¾ hours. Leader A local walk of about 3 miles. Call Mike Powell 01403 242564.

Ron Stanford on 01273 493979.

Partridge Green Circular going East, 10am

You are warmly invited to joint staff and pupils for a variety of events and hands-on activities to find out what happens in our school. Further details available in local shops, the library and Medical centre, or by calling the school on 01273 492447.

Saturday 7 July

Thursday 21

Saturday 30

St Peter’s Church, 3pm

St Peters School, Fabians Way, 2pm A performance of Verdi’s Nabucco.

Naomi’s Friends

St Peters School Fete

All who have lost loved ones, however long ago, are very welcome to join us. Call Revd Christina Bennett on 01273 492222.

Free summer fete with refreshment marquee, beer tent, BBQ, stalls galore, ice creams, displays and an ‘It’s a Knockout’ style event. Fete HDC Health Walk starts with a parade down Henfield The Countryman Inn, Shipley, 6.45pm High Street at 1.45pm (assemble Annual mid-summer night’s dream Cagefoot Lane at 1.15pm). walk and BBQ – all welcome. Summer Party and Free A shortened version (4 miles, 2 Hog Roast hours) of our usual flat circular walk Henfield Youth Club, 1-5pm (5 stiles) followed by a pub BBQ

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Heber Opera

St Peters Church, Henfield, 7.30pm

Tickets are £12 (£10 concessions) for reserved seats, and £10 (£8 concessions) for non-reserved s.

Call box office on 01273 543709.

Sunday 15 July

Charity cricket match Henfield Common, 2pm

In aid of St Barnabas Hospice. Free entry, fun for all the family. Further details in July’s edition.

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News | JUNE 2012 Exciting news at Hawthorn Vets, but business as usual!

After purchasing Hawthorn Veterinary Surgery in Partridge Green in 1993, and the surgery in Henfield one year later; Malcolm and Jennie Wild have decided to hand over the reins to Jonathan and Annelise Underwood. The practice will continue to be a family-run business with another husband and wife team at the helm.

Jonathan and Annelise are delighted to be getting involved with a practice that has such a great client relationship and is also actively involved with local people and events. They are looking forward to working with both Malcolm and Jennie and the rest of the experienced Hawthorn Veterinary team to maintain the high reputation of the practice and also enhance the facilities and services that are offered.

Jonathan grew up and was educated locally near Woodmancote and is especially pleased to be returning to an area that both he and Annelise know well. Both Jonathan and Annelise graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2002. They initially worked in mixed practice in Suffolk for two years and after travelling to Australia for a year, have spent the past six years working in Berkshire prior to the move to Sussex. Jonathan has a specific interest in orthopaedic surgery while Annelise enjoys treating exotic pets which compliments the skills of the existing team at Hawthorn.

They are very much looking forward to meeting the clients of Hawthorn Veterinary Surgeries and their pets.

Knepp Castle open gardens

Knepp Castle will be opening its gardens to the public for the first time on Sunday 17 June (11am to 5pm) after four years of re-planning and re-planting. Visitors will be able to walk through all the gardens, the park and the old pleasure grounds (please note that the castle will not be open). Teas and cakes will also be available. The money raised from the open day will go to two local good causes: St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Shipley and Shipley CofE Primary School. For more information email enquiries@ knepp.co.uk or visit www.knepp.co.uk

The Trefoil Guild

Did you know in Henfield we have a thriving Trefoil Guild? We are ladies who have been Brownies, Guides or Rangers, but wish to carry on the spirit of guiding. We meet monthly at the Guide headquarters in Staples Barn on the third Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm. Winter or summer, there is always a varied programme of events, for example summer BBQ, craft evenings, interesting talks, theatre outings and exchange evenings to other Guilds.

One of our aims is to support Rainbows, Brownies and the Guides in the village. We also support the senior Guides who represent the UK on trips abroad.

We welcome anyone who wishes to continue with Guiding and have made their Promise, as your Guiding days are never over. Please come and join us or contact our Secretary, Mary on 492351.

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JUNE 2012 | News HORTONGolfClubcouldclose after equipment thefts

Horton Golf Club in Henfield could close after all its course machinery was stolen in two night-time raids. Two weeks ago thieves entered the club grounds via Henfield Business Park and stole their Massey Ferguson tractor.

Then on the night of Bank Holiday Sunday, raiders entered the club’s grounds via Oreham Common (finding the Business Park locked) and stole nearly every item of equipment that the club had in their shed.

Each piece of equipment was dragged or carried right across the course and across Oreham Common. If you saw anything suspicious or you have been offered items in the last few weeks that match those listed below, please contact the club on 01273 493993 or the police. Chairman Martin Tooth said: “With very limited funds, the loss of so much equipment - and the real possibility that Horsham District Council may charge us rates this year - we face the fact that the club could be forced to close. So if anyone can help us with information about the theft, or details of any equipment you may have been offered, then we will be very grateful.”

If you are a contractor or groundsman with some equipment that you no longer need or would accept a modest sum for, then please contact Martin Tooth on 01273 493993.

The stolen machinery: 1x Massey Ferguson 135 tractor reg no XYD 297N chassis no 440851 1x 12.5 hp Craftsman sit-on mower in grey with rear discharge 1x 7.5 hp Lazer sit-on mower in red with side discharge 1x National 68 inch triplex mower with green chassis 2x Honda irrigation pumps with two inch outlets 1x air compressor: Sealy electric 1x Agri Fab 175lb Poly-pro drop spreader to fit sit-on mower in black

1x 22 inch Honda petrol mower 1x leaf blower 2 stroke petrol made by Ryobi 2x strimmers (petrol) 1x petrol Briggs & Stratton scarifier in yellow 1x large steel tool chest complete with tools (spanners, screwdrivers etc) Mike Beardall

board to raise funds for village groups Budgens of Henfield unveiled a fundraising noticeboard on Monday to raise money for Henfield Community Partnership. HCP volunteers will manage the board, which was funded by Budgens & is supported by local businesses.. By the end of launch day the board had already raised over £300.

Bill Shelton, of HCP, said: “There has been a tremendous response to this project and we are very grateful to Budgens and the many local businesses who are supporting the board with advertising. Villagers can advertise on the board for a small fee and all the money will go to HCP for their local objectives - helping Henfield Youth Club as just one current example.”

Suresh Sharma, Henfield Budgens managing director, said: “We are delighted to support the work of Henfield Community Partnership and this is a great way to raise funds for deserving causes in the village.”

To place an advert or poster on the Budgens Community notice board, simply take it along to the kiosk till together with the weekly fee (local charitable events can advertise for free) and the HCP will place in the best available space.

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News | JUNE 2012 Steyning,Bramber&Beeding Arthritis Research UK

Do you suffer from Arthritis or Rheumatism? Do you know someone who does?

So many people of all ages suffer from arthritic disease. We need to find a cure for all this suffering and you can help by supporting the following events: Our Flag Day this year is on Saturday 2 June on Steyning High Street. We are also holding a Jubilee Garden Party on Saturday 21 July at Saffrons, Holland Road, Steyning at 1pm. Tickets are £8 each in advance or £9 on the door. Your ticket covers luncheon and a glass of wine or soft drink. For your entertainment there will be a tombola and a croquet game. Please wear that beautiful hat that has just been waiting for this occasion! Tickets available from committee members or call 01903 814006 or 01273 492256.

Please lend your support to your local branch of Arthritis Research UK. There is no help from the Government for Arthritis Research so the necessary funds have to be raised from public subscription. If you wish to become a member of Arthritis Research UK please contact Angela Baker on 01903 814006.

Maggie Blake, Secretary, 01273 492256

sex Prairies in West Sussex on Friday 20 July 2012 at 6.30pm.

Created by husband and wife team, Paul and Pauline McBride, Sussex Prairies is an extraordinary six acres of prairie gardens set in the Sussex Downs. Dramatic borders, gorgeous colours and swathes of ornamental grasses combined with sculptures and witty decorative design - the gardens are a delight to visit.

Enjoy a visit to this remarkable garden with a guided tour by Paul and Pauline McBride. Spaces are limited and cost just £35. In addition to your private tour of the garden in all its summer glory, your visit will include refreshments and a glass of wine. The proceeds from this event will go to a unique charity. The Mary How Trust provides health screenings to spot the early signs of cancer and other serious illnesses. Charging no fee for its service and simply inviting donations, the Mary How Trust gives men and women from all walks of life the chance of a healthier future.

Please contact the Mary How Trust ticket line on 01798-877 641, or visit www.maryhowtrust.org

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Unfortunately, the Coach Trip to London in June has been cancelled due to lack of passengers. In order for the trips to be viable the coach does need to be full. However, the next trip is booked for Wednesday Health screening charity, the Mary How Trust for Can- 10 October, so do join us for an enjoyable outing to cer Prevention, is hosting an exclusive visit to Sus- London. If you would like to join us call Gill on 01273 494241 or 07713161343 for more details.

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JUNE 2012 | News hfc junior AWARDS night

The silverware glistened and the children looked excitedly towards the stage in anticipation of the coveted â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Player of the Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Most improvedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; awards, all dressed proudly in their Henfield FC black & white kits.

The Henfield FC Junior Awards evening on 11 May was a great success, managers took centre stage to sing the praises of teams and Henfield can be very proud of the efforts and calibre of the young players they are producing. Awards were presented by Brighton & Hove Albion FC star striker Craig Mackail-Smith, to the awe and delight of the children. The hard work of volunteers, managers, referees and parent helpers was recognised as crucial to the success of the club.

Redevelopment of Shell Henfield Service Station

Residents living near Shell Henfield Service Station recently received a letter informing them of the redevelopment of the site. This will include the removal and replacement of old underground fuel storage tanks, fuel dispenser replacement, canopy replacement, and demolition and replacement of the site shop.

Site works are expected to last seven months and the schedule will include a planned pause in the works of approximately two months following an initial stage of demolition. The service station will then be re-built and opened for business.

To remove the old underground fuel tanks located beneath the Access Road (Golden Square) to the north of the shop and petrol forecourt, the contractors will need to divert the road around the western and southern part of the site. These works are expected to last two to three weeks. The contractors anticipate that during excavation of tanks, odorous soils may be excavated which may be noticed in the general area around the site and apologise for this in advance.

If residents have any queries or concerns about the redevelopment works they are asked to contact Dylan Raubenheimer on 020 8688 6808 during office hours and the Out of Hours Messaging Service number on 07938 902739 at other times.

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There will be a silent auction for the works of art, all generously donated by local artists, at the recently rennovated Wickwoods Country Club and Spa. The event, organised by local artist Karen Burt, takes place on Thursday 14th June at 7.30pm - the perfect run-up to the Henfield Festival of Gardens and Arts. Come along to enjoy a great evening raising money for this fantastic charity.

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News | JUNE 2012 Henfield unattached

Started a year ago, this interesting group was begun specifically for those who are alone - ordinary men and women who wish to meet others without the need to join a club. There’s no formalities, no committees, no membership fees. This is a good way to meet others who feel like you do - perhaps due to bereavement, divorce, or separation. Our members have made friends; gone to the cinema, been out walking, played tennis, visited Brighton and elsewhere, and much else.

There is a regular monthly morning get-together for coffee and, most enjoyably, dinner every few weeks at a variety of different local eating places.

This could be just right for you - a good reason to get out and widen your horizon. Do it now - telephone 01273 495820 or henfieldunattached@uwclub.net

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2,000 fans to games. With a membership approaching 200, the North West Sussex Seagulls will again be running two coaches to every home game for the 2012/2013 season. With pick-up points in Horsham, Broadbridge Heath, Cowfold, Billingshurst, Partridge Green, Southwater and Henfield there is sure to be a convenient one for you!

U3A

Our next open meeting will be in the Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Steyning on Monday 11 June at 3pm when we will be having our annual cream tea. The event is open to members, their guests and potential members, so if you would like to know more about the U3A come along and meet us at this informal occasion. The modest charge is £1 for members and £2.50 for non-members.

Steyning and District U3A which includes Henfield and other villages in the area has over 330 members and almost 40 interest groups which cater for a variety of interests. Anyone no longer in full time employment is welcome to join so if you are new to the area or have recently retired. Visit www.u3asites.org.uk/steyning or write to PO Box 2595 Henfield, BN5 0EA.

North West Sussex Seagulls

Local Brighton & Hove Albion FC supporters club the North West Sussex Seagulls are looking forward to next season, whether Albion are still in the Championship or Gus Poyet has performed a miracle and they are playing in the Barclays Premiership.

Formed last summer to bring together Albion fans in the region and offering affordable transport to the new AmEx Community Stadium, they can now look back at a very successful season after transporting nearly

The Great Henfield Easter Egg Hunt

This year on Easter Sunday the Easter Bunny had been particularly busy. Mid-morning children and parents gathered at Henfield Youth Club to collect their baskets and then they set off, with children running and parents desperately trying to keep up.

They followed picture clues around the village to find the 12 locations where eggs could be found.

Back at the Youth Club the Community Church Henfield served drinks and hot-cross buns for the returning families and everyone joined together for an informal café style Easter celebration. Great fun was had by all and the Great Henfield Easter egg hunt has definitely made its mark on the Henfield calendar for the future, so watch out for large bunnies in 2013!

If you would like to know more about the Community Church Henfield, visit www.communitychurchhenfield.org or like us on Facebook. We meet every Sunday from 10.30am at Henfield Youth Club.

Come along on Saturday 30 June from 1pm to our Summer party and free hog roast with inflatable fun for all the family, a live acoustic duo, an illusionist and more. Call the church office on 07548 850828 for more details.

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JUNE 2012 | News Henfield calendar photo competition

We are looking for 12 local photos taken by 12 local people to produce a calendar of Henfield. You can enter up to 12 photos (one for each month) of Henfield places and Henfield life. If your photo is chosen you will get a free calendar.

The competition is now open to all residents of all ages and closes on Saturday 28 July. We can only work with digital photos that you can send by email or hand in to Stokes or Design-Copy-Print on a CD or memory stick. We need your name and the month for which the picture is entered. The calendars will be available in September costing around ÂŁ5.

The calendar will be produced by Charly Douglass of Design-Copy-Print, Katharine Faber of Stokes and the Community Partnership. This yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; profits will be given to the Youth Club. Entry forms and full competition details are available from Design-Copy-Print and Stokes.

Get Crafting for the Jubilee design-copy-print have teamed up with one our regular customers Josephine to bring you a design your own bunting competition.

Come in collect a bunting design sheet to decorate in a Royal or Jubilee style in homage to the Queen. These pieces of bunting will then be displayed in the shop window every body is welcome under 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to Mums & Dads with their sparkly designs.

The prizes: 1st Prize a crafty goodie bag 2nd 10% off voucher 3rd prize crafty lucky dip The closing date will be Wednesday the 13th of June and the winners will be announced on Friday the 15th June at 4.30pm if you would like to come and join us.

exciting arias and rousing choruses, was the opera with which Verdi made his mark as one of the most exciting composers of the nineteenth century.

The solo roles are taken by Nick Forrest, Veronica Brooks, Steve Hawksley, Sally Wilson, Tim Crouch and Andy Holden, supported by chorus and orchestra under the direction of Michael Withers. Tickets are ÂŁ12 (ÂŁ10 concs) for reserved seats, and ÂŁ10 (ÂŁ8 concessions) for non-reserved seats. Call 01273 543709.

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Richard Searles & Julie Chattaway ran the Brighton Marathon on the 15th April, and together so far have raised a total of ÂŁ4400 including gift aid for Cancer Research.

They would just like to thank their families, friends and everyone who have supported and sponsored them for this very worthwhile cause.

Training for a marathon obviously takes it out of your feet and Julie would like to say a special thank you to Golden Square Chiropody Clinic for all their help keeping her feet in good shape before and after the marathon! It is still possible to donate online at www.runningsponsorme.org/ Richardsearles or www.runningsponsorme.org/ juliechattaway1

Vintage bus rally

Southdown Historic Vehicles will be recreating many of the old bus routes from Horsham to the surrounding towns and villages in a fantastic bus rally featuring at least 20 period vehicles. There will be buses from Henfield to Horsham from 9.55am every hour up to 4.55pm and buses from Henfield to Steyning from10.23am and every hour up to 4.23pm. For more information on the vehicles visit http://homepage.ntlworld.com/southdownqueenmary/

Heber Opera

Heber Opera present a performance of Verdiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early success, Nabucco, at St Peters Church Henfield on Saturday 7 July at 7.30pm. Nabucco, with its world famous chorus â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Speed Your Journeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, together with

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Window on Wildlife

Sussex Wildlife Trust is asking people in Sussex to share their own ‘Window on Wildlife’ in a digital photographic competition which will feature the winning images in their 2013 on-line calendar, as well as the chance to win a weekend retreat for two and a cash prize. For more information visit www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Auditions for ‘Ragged Trousered Philanthropists’ Henfield Theatre Company will be holding open auditions for their Autumn production of The regged Trousered Philanthropist which will run from 18 to 20 October 2012.

Based on the novel by Robert Tresswell, this play is the semi-autobiographical story of a group of painters and decorators during the first decade of the 20th century.

Set in their political views, the workers see the world through the lenses of their traditional political views and never imagine that they can influence their surroundings. The workers are joined by Frank Owen, a socialist, who attempts to explain how socialism works and the impact it could have on their lives. The bosses, who are the councillors and town leaders, are stereotypes and allow for some fun in portraying them.

There are fantastic character parts for 10 men and 2 women and open auditions will take place in the Garden Suite. Henfield Hall on 26 June at 7.30pm and 1 July at 2.30pm. New members are welcome. For more information and audition pieces, please contact Sylvie Ashthorpe on sylvieashthorpe@tiscali.co.uk or 01273 494849.

JUBILEE GARDEN FOR HENFIELD

Everyone likes to enjoy Henfield looking its best and for several years now, a small group of volunteers from Henfield Garden Club have been helping make Henfield a brighter place. The Club currently looks after the rose arch and rose bushes at the memorial wall in the cemetery as well as the Indian Bean tree (Catalpa Bignonioides), on Barclays Bank forecourt The Club’s latest project is to ‘adopt’ a small area of neglected land in the south west corner of the Henfield Hall/ Budgens car park. With the agreement of Horsham District Council (who own the land) and our Parish Council’s support, you will soon notice a marked improvement to the area. At the end of last year we trimmed the existing tree and removed the long neglected and overgrown shrubs. More recently we dug out many of the old roots and weeds.

For the final stage of the project we will plant red, white and blue bedding plants in time to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Horsham District Council has granted the Club a ten year licence to care for the area and we are currently awaiting approval from them for a much needed retaining wall to be built around the bed. If approval is given we will replace the bedding plants with a more permanent planting scheme in the Autumn.

When the project is completed we hope everyone will enjoy the plants and take pride and pleasure in this renamed plot ‘The Jubilee Garden’ for years to come. If you would like to find out more about Henfield Garden Club please contact me by email margaret@deadlinegraphics.co.uk or call 01273 493754.

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HorshaM Open Studios This year 35 artists in and around the Horsham district will be opening their studios on the weekends of 16/17 June and 23/24 June (10am5pm) to display their arts and crafts. Visitors will have the opportunity to talk to the artists and buy original, local, handmade work. From painting and photography to sculpture and textiles, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. For more information visit www.horshamartistsopenstudios.co.uk or pick up a leaflet from Horsham Library or The Capitol.

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JUNE 2012 | News Woodmancote Parish Council A joint meeting involving the Hall AGM, Council meeting and APM was held in Woodmancote Hall on 10 April. The Hall meeting started the evening â&#x20AC;&#x201C; there was not much to report but funds are low so please support the Hall as much as possible.

The monthly council meeting followed. There is no new planning, although there were concerns over a planning application adjoining the Parish. Building works at the playing fields are nearly complete and Council noted the improvement at the north end of Blackstone Lane following the removal of the vegetation.

The APM was a well-supported event with reports from the District and County Councillors. The good news is that Small Dole tip is now full which means an end to those lorries travelling past Woodmancote.

James Josling informed us how he is involved in and around Henfield and Woodmancote and in helping to set up SID again. There were good questions from the room and we all hope to keep Woodmancote a clean and tidy place to live.

Woodmancote Parish Council currently has vacancies. If you would like to get involved visit www.woodmancoteparishcouncil.co.uk or email woodmancoteparishcouncil@gmail.com

Lions support Youth Club

Henfield Lions raised ÂŁ850 at their annual Race Night for Henfield Youth Club. Chairman Peter Holman and members of the Lions presented the cheque to Debbie Slaughter, Revd Christina Bennet and members of the club.

Peter explained that one of the first fundraising projects for the newly formed Henfield Lions in 1993 was to repair the roof of the Youth Club.

Since then the Lions have supported the club and going forward are promoting a national project to find community minded young people and offer them grants to visit Europe.

Revd Christina thanked the Lions for their ongoing support and stressed the importance of such fundraising ventures to the ongoing success of the Youth Club.

Outdoor production The Importance of Being Earnest

In July the Henfield Theatre Company will be performing an outdoor production of The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde, directed by Hilary Westlake.

Elegantly set in the gardens of Red Oaks in Henfield you will find yourself drawn into Wildeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;delicate bubble of fancyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Bring a picnic, sip a glass of Pimms, (or indulge in a cream tea on the Sunday) and savour the magic in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;earnestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Performances are on 5-7 July at 7.30pm and Sunday 8 July at 2.30pm. Tickets are ÂŁ8.00 with and tickets for the Sunday cream tea are ÂŁ4.00. Both can be purchased from the Box Office at Henfield Furnishings (01273 490080) from Monday 18 June. The production has been sponsored by Wickwoods Country Club.

Gates open one hour prior to performance to allow access to the picnic area. In the event that a performance is cancelled because of wet weather, ticket-holders will be offered an alternative performance. Only in exceptional circumstances will a refund be made.

St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House, Bramber June concerts and events

On Saturday 2 June at 3pm Peter Thorogood will celebrate his 85th birthday with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;My Life in Musicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; - a selection of his compositions, and music which has influenced him. The ÂŁ25 ticket will include a loyal toast to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accession, followed by a Diamond Jubilee celebration tea.

On Saturday 30 June at 7.30pm Philip Gammon, who worked with the Royal Ballet as principal pianist and conductor for 41 years, talks about his long career, the choreographers and dancers he has worked with, and plays some of his favourite ballet music in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Forty Years with the Royal Balletâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. The ÂŁ22.50 ticket includes wine and canapĂŠs. Call the Box Office on 01903 816205, visit www.stmarysbramber.co.uk

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News | JUNE 2012 Henfield Parish Council

At its annual meeting Council re-elected Ray Osgood as Chairman for the forthcoming year. Digby Stephenson was re-elected as Vice Chairman.

West Sussex County Council has withdrawn the fortnightly mobile waste service which operated in the Library car park as it was not as well supported as hoped and the increased cost of the service could no longer be justified. The fortnightly Horsham Council kerbside green waste collection is not affected and will continue unaltered. The ‘gobbler’ service for general waste will continue in the Library car park on a quarterly basis. The next dates are 10 June, 16 September, 9 December and 10 March 2013. A new quarterly electrical and electronic equipment waste service will be introduced but dates are not yet available.

Henfield Parish Council was unsuccessful in its recent bid for funding towards replacing the Chessbrook Green Play Area but is making a further bid to an alternative source for such funding. Whilst this will inevitably delay the development of a new play area, Henfield Parish Council with the support of Saxon Weald is committed to improving the outdoor children’s play facilities in this part of Henfield.

Council was extremely disappointed to find that, after finally succeeding in arranging for a floral display on Wantley roundabout, within 24 hours of the display appearing it was vandalised. Council is grateful to the company organising the display sponsorship for their speedy action in repairing the damage. From time to time Henfield suffers vandalism, more recently to floral displays and playground equipment. If you see this occurring please call 999 immediately.

of achievement when I think of how much the girls in my unit have grown in confidence in the time I’ve known them. We all have lots of fun and do lots of different challenges especially last year when we went on our Brownie Holiday to Guernsey.”

For further information visit www.girlguiding.org.uk or call Sara Williams, District Administrator, on 01273 494470

Adur Festival Production

Two actors from the Henfield area will appear in the Adur Theatre Company production of ‘Allo ‘Allo which is back by popular demand.

Founder company member Anita Shipton from Shoreham Road, Smalldole has returned to take a cameo role in the production as a French peasant. Joining her is Neil Fletcher from Church Street, Henfield in his debut appearance with Adur Theatre Company. Neil is playing Herr Flick, a role which includes a performance on the violin. Neil, who has never played the violin, has challenged himself with mastering the instrument so he can perform the piece ‘live’ on stage each evening.

The performance dates are Wednesday 6 June Girlguiding Henfield urges through to Saturday 9 June at 7.30pm with a matimore people to volunteer nee performance on Saturday 9 June at 2.30pm. The show will be staged at the Shoreham Centre in Pond Girlguiding Henfield needs volunteers to give time to Road, Shoreham-by-Sea. Tickets priced £10 are availsupport their local groups. There are a huge number able now on-line at www.adurtheatre.co.uk or call the of opportunities to get involved in addition to working Box Office on 01273 591933. directly with groups such as Rainbow Leaders, Guide Leaders, District Commissioner, District Secretary, Helping Tsunami survivors Publicity and Marketing, occasional helpers.

Charmian Putnam would like to thank all those who In Henfield District there are currently seven units have taken the time and effort to donate their unwantwith lots of girls who enjoy taking part and the Lead- ed balls of wool, knitting needles and crochet hooks ers need help for this to continue. Lisa is an Assistant for the Yarn Alive Club in Shichigahama in Japan. If you Leader in with 3rd Henfield Brownies. She said: “Vol- would still like to donate, please take your unwanted unteering with Girlguiding UK gives me a huge sense items along to Charmian at the Monday market.

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JUNE 2012 | News Henfield United

ÂŁ1,300 raised for Henfield charities The Cat and Canary has raised ÂŁ1,300 to be shared by the villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Youth Club and the Self Help Group.

Raised in one evening, it is the latest in a series of pub fundraisers that have seen more that ÂŁ6,000 raised for charities including Cancer Research, St. Barnabas Hospice, Chestnut Tree House and HART (Henfield Area Response Team).

John Mitchell, chairman of Henfield Self Help Group (which helps the elderly), said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jackie and her customers have done a brilliant job and we cannot thank them enough.â&#x20AC;? Debbie Slaughter, who runs Henfield Youth Club, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t survive without this vital money.â&#x20AC;? The fundraising evening featured entertainer Denny Austin and was organised in the memory of the late Marie Bantock, a member of Henfield Self Help Group.

Local bodies were united in speaking out against the proposals to build 102 dwellings on the land east of Manor Close at the planning meeting in Horsham on 17 April. Ray Osgood from Henfield Parish Council, Dr Tony Jackson from the Community Partnership and Carol Eastwood from Henfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Own Preservation Society (HOPS) all spoke against the planning application. District Councillors Sheila Matthews and Brian Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell put forward cogent arguments against the plans and questioned why HDC had not been able to hear the application in a timely way.

The developer has lodged an appeal with the Planning Inspectorate because Horsham District Council (HDC) did not hear the application within its 13 week timeframe. HDCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision on whether or not to contest the appeal was deferred until they can clarify matters with West Sussex County Council. The application is then expected to return to the Planning Committee for them to determine whether or not to contest the appeal. It is normal for the Planning Inspectorate to give three monthsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; notice of the date for a Public Inquiry.

To-date no advice of a date has been received.

HOPS will now take this opportunity to become a formal body which will enable it to speak out on behalf of concerned villagers and provide representation where appropriate. Further information on HOPS and how to join can be found by emailing info@henfieldpreservation.org

Community Day AT St Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School

On Friday 6 July, St Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will be holding another special day for our village community. You are warmly invited to join our staff and pupils for a variety of events and hands-on activities in venues around Henfield, including the Library, Church, and The White Hart, to find out a little more of what happens in our school. Further details will be available in local shops, the library and Medical Centre, or by contacting the school on 01273 492447. We do hope you will be able to join us!

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News | JUNE 2012 St Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School Fete

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hoping our drought has stopped raining by the Saturday 30 June so all of Henfield and beyond can come to our School Summer Fete! This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fete has an Olympics / Jubilee theme to it, starting with the procession which will assemble in Cagefoot Lane at 1.15. At 1.45pm we will set off down the High Street and arrive at School for 2pm to open the Fete. Entry is free so come along and have fun.

There will be a refreshment marquee (teas, coffees and cake marquee), a beer tent, BBQ, ice creams, stalls galore, displays throughout the afternoon, the amazing Raffle (weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very grateful for the help from the lovely ladies at Barclays Bank) and a fun day for all.

Carrying on the sporty theme, this year weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re running an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Knockoutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; style competition with different parts of the village and beyond being represented by six teams (Red, Blue, Black, Green, Yellow and White) competing in: a Caterpillar Race, Shot Put, Wheelbarrow Race, Olympic Torch Obstacle Race, Spacehopper Race, Hoops of Glory and Dragon Boat Race. The teams are being coordinated by the PTA Committee, but as the Summer Fete is for everyone in Henfield weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like everyone from the school and village to get involved - neighbours, friends and family.

If you are interested in having a stall at the Fete, advertise at or sponsor the Fete or donate a prize for our raffle, please contact the School Office at office@st-peters-henfield.wsussex.sch.uk or Tim at tim.furber@landg.com

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For more details of how to book a stall and an entry form, see page 24 of last monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BN5. Alternatively, contact Dan Stephenson (at henfieldgaragesale@ gmail.com or 110 Parsonage Road) by Sunday 8 July with your ÂŁ5 entry-fee and details of which days youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to have a stall.

This year there will also be two â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;offshootâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; events - numerous stalls at both the Henfield Medical Centre and Woodmancote Hall (although possibly not on Parish

all three days). There are tables-for-hire at both these sites - for details call Peter on 493172.

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Look out for our Plant Swap in a marquee in the grounds of Red Oaks Care Home on Saturday 16 June as part of Henfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gardens and Arts Weekend. This year we are supporting Henfield Youth Club as our chosen charity. If you have a spare plant that needs a good home bring it along between 11am and 5pm and you will be able to exchange it for another - an excellent way of recycling any extra plants you have sown. Some plants will be available to buy and, as in previous years, there will be some of Annieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautifully planted hanging baskets for sale. Find us in the blue guide.

Our thanks to everyone who attended and supported our plant sale and coffee morning in April, we hope you enjoyed the coffee and cakes and that the plants you bought are all happily settled in their new homes. For more details about our club or the plant swap email margaret@deadlinegraphics.co.uk or call 01273 493754.

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Henfield pub darts teams scoop record silverware The Cat and Canary pub darts teams have completed the 2011-12 season with two major championship wins and more than a dozen trophies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our first real touch of glory for 17 years,â&#x20AC;? said Monday team captain Lee Burlton, celebrating winning the Burgess Hill League Trophy outright.

The Monday team won 14 other trophies in the Burgess Hill league including the Ladies Singles Championship, won by Gemma Paull, and Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foursomes Championship. The Friday team won the Horsham District Darts League Division Two trophy outright and also the trophy for most individual wins in the league. Landlady Jackie Humm said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am very proud of the teams. They have put in a superb effort and we have never had so much silverware in the pub.â&#x20AC;?

Small Dole Summer Show The Small Dole Summer Show will be held on 18 August 2012 on Mackleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Field, Small Dole. Schedules for the show are available from The Fox, Swains Farm Shop, Rushfields Plant Centre and The Post Office Stores, Small Dole.

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JUNE 2012 | News Henfield Gardens and Arts From Barrow Hill to Furners Lane and beyond to Staples Barn Lane, 30 Henfield gardens are being primed for opening on the most important weekend of 16-17 June. For the twelfth year we expect a spectacular presentation of wonderful gardens, art exhibitions and musical events around the parish. Also there are special events for you all to view or to participate in.

Our festival provides numerous events, all in walking distance of the centre. The community mini bus will be available if you require extra assistance. Gardens will be open between 11am and 5pm, with many offering afternoon refreshments to help you merrily on your way. The festival is now well known throughout the south of England. Our visitors often travel great distances to view the splendour of a great diversity of garden presentations and cultural events. Entry to gardens is free and you are sure to receive a warm welcome where ever you go.

Pick up the blue leaflet available in the High Street for the map and location of all the gardens and events and then plot your route. For more information visit www.henfieldgardensandarts.org Will Green

Rye Farm Rocks The Sussex Committee in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, in association with Henfield BP Guild are proud to announce our multi-act summer event - Rye Farm Rocks. On the evening of Saturday 30 June we will be indulging in an night of music, magic and comedy. There will also be a silent auction during the evening with some fantastic lots donated very generously by local businesses including South Lodge, Wickwoods, Brighton & Hove Albion and Singing Hills to name a few.

The event will take place at Rye Farm in Henfield and tickets cost £15 each (which includes a BBQ treat). This is a limited ticket-only event and we do anticipate tickets selling out quickly. Tickets can be obtained from Jasmines in Henfield High Street or by calling Dawn Watkins on 07754 562 848 or email dawn.watkins@sussex-for-tct.co.uk

St Peter’s Church Fete

This year’s Church fete will be held on Saturday 23 June in the Vicarage Garden from 2-4.30pm. Come along and be entertained with live music from Brass Fusion, St Peter’s Handbells, magician Shady, lots of fun and games, tea and cakes, plants for the garden, a fancy crown competition (you can make your own crown at the fete) and a big raffle. Try to work out ‘where the picture was taken’ and finally try your hand at bell ringing in St Peter’s Church tower.

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HENFIELD YOUTH CLUB

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he Henfield Youth Club has been at the heart of the village for over 50 years providing a safe place for young people to meet, play, hang-out, chat and develop life skills. We went along to a Senior Session on a Thursday to find out more.

The Youth Club has been in its current purpose built building on the Kings Field at the north of the village since 2005. It’s a lovely large, bright and airy building with plenty of space for different activities. The Club has three pool tables, a large hall for team games, a computer room where the children can play games and a quiet room.

Debbie Slaughter who has run the Club for 20 years is clearly passionate about her work. “The Club is all about providing a safe place to meet where the needs of the members are met as and when they arise” she said. “We help them be who they want to be.”

As well as providing a safe place to meet friends, the Club is about trying new activities, hobbies and experiences and the members are very much involved in deciding and planning the content. Recent sessions have included a photography workshop, a ‘Come dine with me’ evening, recording a CD of Christmas songs, creating a time capsule, and a ‘I’m a celebrity get me out of here evening (complete with real bugs to eat!). For the recent National Poetry Week a professional Rapper came in and everyone created their own raps. This was such a popular session (described by one member as “inspirational”), that the Rapper has been invited back again!

When asked why they come to Youth Club, the response from members was overwhelming positive: “There’s not much to do in the village for us kids and this gives us something to do.” “I get to catch up with my friends.” “We do a lot of team building stuff and we learn a lot of skills.” “I get to chill out and share things with friends and the leaders.”

All the members are enthusiastic about learning new skills and are open to new opportunities. They are keen to put on a Christmas pantomime this year (together with the Junior members) and would welcome someone to come and help them develop their acting skills.

On a more serious note, the Youth Lead-

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JUNE 2012 | Local interest ers also provide information to members on important social issues such as smoking, drug and alcohol awareness, healthy relationships and internet / social networking safety. They also provide advice and support for the older members (such as how to create a CV, open a bank account, apply for a driving licence or fill out job applications) and offer training in first aid and baby-sitting.

The Club also organise residential trips and these are considered the highlight of the year. For some children it will be their only holiday of the year and for others it will be the first time they have been away from home. And it’s not just about having fun - whilst away the children are responsible for budgeting, planning menus, buying food and cooking all their own meals.

They also learn how to get a long and work as a team.

Claire, one of the Youth Leaders said: “All the kids are pretty close to one another, but it’s obvious after we get back from a residential trip that they are so much more of a team – it’s great to see!”

Trust is an important factor in the relationship between the members and Youth Leaders. Debbie said: “We have ground rules and in 20 years I’ve never had to ban anyone, although a few years ago I did suspend a couple of members for two weeks. They came back after the two weeks was up with an apology and a bouquet of flowers!” The trust is a two way thing: “The kids are often a lot more open with us leaders than they are with their parents as they know that it won’t go any further” said Gemma. “Obviously if it is a really serious issue we will encourage them to talk to their parents and if we feel we need to involve outside support, we will discuss this with the individual first.”

All the Youth Club staff and members have been overwhelmed by the support the Club has received since West Sussex County Council announced the cut in funding. Debbie said: “Henfield Parish Council has been extremely supportive of the Club and has given us a grant to enable us to stay open for another 12 months for which we are extremely grateful. We’ve also received lots of donations from private individuals, organisations and charities in the village which is fantastic.”

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a week during term time: Senior sessions (11 years plus) are held on Mondays and Thursdays from 7.30 to 9.30pm; Junior sessions (8 – 11 years) are held on Tuesdays from 6 to 7.30pm. The first session is free and after that there is a charge of £1 per session.

The Youth Club building is available to hire for parties and other events at a very competitive rates. Please email henfieldyouthclub@tiscali.co.uk for more information.

One member perfectly summed up how a lot of people in the village feel about the Club: “Henfield without a youth club would be like fish without chips.” Here’s to the next 50 years.

henfieldyouthclub@tiscali.co.uk 01273 492161.

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St. Peter’s Garden of Memories

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t the beginning of May St Peters Primary School opened a very special garden in memory of Mrs Anne Thompson who had a long and close association with the school.

Ann Thompson was a parent at the school for many years (all four of her children attended St Peters) and after training to be a teacher she taught at the school for over ten years before she passed away in August 2011.

The idea for the garden came from the children at the school who wanted something to remember her by.

The School Council came up with the idea of a garden and pupils from years five and six designed and developed it with help from Tom Griffiths (otherwise known as Gardener Tom). Tom, who is a close friend of Ann’s family, said: “I heard that the school wanted to build a garden in memory of Mrs Thompson and I wanted to do something to help. I contacted the school to offer my services and came in to talk to the children. I was amazed at the children’s designing talent – I hardly had to help them at all.”

The pupils contacted Rushfields Plant Centre and Swains Farm Shop to ask for assistance in furnishing the garden and were overwhelmed by their generosity. Rushfields gave the pupils vouchers to spend on garden furniture and plants and

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Swains donated plants. The school PTA also donated some money to help with the purchase of materials.

The garden was constructed by Gardener Tom with the help of the school caretaker Bob Tucknott.

The highlight of the garden is a beautiful mosaic designed and made by the school’s Art Council. The mosaic, which was unveiled by Ann’s sister, Jane Wolstencroft, features a candle, a rainbow, two doves flying up to heaven, a tree, a cross and children playing. The garden path is in the form of a cross to represent the church school and is bordered by lavender plants. The garden also contains a plaque dedicated to Anne Thompson which was unveiled by her husband Ian Thompson and blessed by the Reverend Alistair Cutting.

Headteacher Nick Phillips said: “The garden is a very fitting tribute to Ann Thompson. The children will be able to go into the garden to sit, think, reflect and talk quietly to one another or themselves. For those who knew Mrs Thompson they can use their time in the garden to think of her”.

The school would like to thank Gardener Tom, Rushfields Plant Centre, Swains Farm Shop, Mr Buss and the PTA for their very generous donations which made the creation of the garden possible.

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Friendly for supremacy of the Kingsfield

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he following extract is taken from Darren Angood’s match report of the first of three friendly matches between the Henfield Football Club Under 8’s and the Under 9’s.

to be the catalyst the U9’s required to take control of the field of dreams and forge ahead.

When Rufus Crawley found Morgan Standing he tore down the left like a gazelle outpacing a lioness before crossing for Ben Cooke to fire home. As half-time approached the U9’s further enhanced their lead when Joshua Cridland’s shot was well saved by Oscar Jago-Lewis but JJ Angood was well placed to thump home the rebound.

The half-time period saw the U9’s restricted to fluids as their battle plan was adjusted and the U8’s listen attentively to instructions as they scrambled to grab as many Jaffa Cakes as possible. The U8’s took to the pitch for the second half invigorated by their snacks and subsequently conceded another goal, scored by Cameron King as they struggled to digest their sweet tasting snacks. Resolute defending from Marley Heath and Dylan Williams kept the white tide at bay and when the U8’s devoured delicacies were digested fully they fought back strongly with Jamie Cooksley and Joe Ayling-Rouse both forcing Otto Schlueter to make vital saves.

With legs becoming weary the U8’s succumbed to the match-hardened followers of Field Marshal Standing’s cause when Cameron King and Morgan Standing combined to find JJ Angood who fired a powerful half-volley beyond Oscar Jago-Lewis. The contest, all but over in scoreline, did not extinguish the enthusiasm of the Jaffa Cake munchers and Joshua Cridland and Rufus Crawley both had to be alert to prevent an U8 break. The final whistle sounded shortly after to end an enthralling encounter in which both teams could leave the arena with a huge amount of satisfaction and pride in their performances, and they could see if there were any Jaffa Cakes left!

The titanic tussle for Kingsfield supremacy took place upon the battlefield of the mini-soccer pitch on 21 April. On one side the cash rich U8’s led into battle

by General’s Smith and Heath with the huge financial backing of the now legendary ‘Footie Café’ and upon the other the U9’s led by Field Marshal (and all round horticulturalist) Standing, a team ever prepared to carry the Henfield banner into battle and prepared to fight to the very end.

And so the action began with vocal support from parents urging the young warriors from both sides on. The resilience of the U8’s frustrated their older opponents during the early stages with the defensive duo of Dylan Williams and Toby Samrah repelling any attack and when the line was breached Oscar Jago-Lewis was well placed to save. The deadlock was finally broken when Cameron King and JJ Angood combined to find Joshua Cridland who fired the ball into the net. That goal spurred the U8’s into action and Jamie Cooksley and Marley Heath both went close before Toby Samrah’s clearance found Joe Ayling-Rouse whose pass sliced open the U9’s rearguard and found Dan Brewer who fired an unstoppable shot into the roof of the net. The intermittent cries of ‘come on Thunder’ from Camp Standing had the bewildered U8 followers staring at the blue skies above wondering what this tribal chant meant, was it a call for some inclement weather to dampen the U8’s spirits? No, just the team name for the U9’s. The game continued beneath the bright blue canvas and the U9’s determined to restore their lead once again found stubborn resistance in the form of Oscar Jago-Lewis whose glue-covered gloves continued to grip anything that came his way.

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The main benefits of Solar PV systems are as follows: you can generate your own clean electricity and in doing so save money by reducing the amount of mains electricity you buy; you can earn income from the electricity you generate and earn even more by selling any surplus electricity into the national grid; and improved technology means that Solar PV systems are virtually maintenance free and the panels have a minimum of 25 years performance warranty.

How much do they cost and how much can I save?

The income from the electricity you generate from the FIT together with the money you save from using the generated electricity would normally pay for the cost of the installation in 8-12 years (income is paid to you quarterly by a cheque from your electricity supplier).

At the moment the FIT is 25 years and is tax free and index linked to the RPI so every year the rate increases. So for example, the cost of purchasing and installing a 4kw system (including VAT and scaffold) is £8,800.00. From the FIT this would earn £1,079 per annum so the system would pay for itself in 8.15 years. As the tariff is for 25 years, following your payback for the system you would have 16.85 years of £1,079.00 per annum which equals £18,181.15 tax free. However, the figure would actually be higher as the FIT rises each year and electricity prices increase.

So over the 25 year period you are looking at a return of at least 8.3 to 12.5%.

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Electricity requirements vary depending on the size of your house and how energy-efficient the building and appliances are. A Solar PV system will supply some or all of your power, reducing your use of mains electricity and reducing your electricity bills.

The electricity produced can be used to run any appliance powered by electricity. The solar panels create DC electricity and an inverter will convert this to AC electricity that can be used as power.

How much electricity will Solar PV generate?

A Solar PV system produces approximately 750 kW/ hs per year per kW installed. So a basic 1kW system will generate around 750 kW/hs per year, a 3kW system will generate around 1,693kW/hrs per year and a 5kW system will generate around 4500 kW/hs. To put this into perspective, the average household usage is 10kW/hrs per day.

Will Solar PV supply all of my electricity?

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No planning permission is needed for a Solar PV system unless you live in a listed building or conservation area.

Do Solar PV panels work on cloudy days?

Solar PV systems can still work depending on the type of solar panel and the density of the cloud. In moderate cloud density, solar energy can still be collected and used. In heavy density cloud, the functionality of Solar PV systems is greatly decreased.

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The Story of a Henfield Gardener

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haracters like David ‘Joe’ Blower are stalwarts of our local community. Given time and a cup of tea or a pint or two, they will tell stories of local people and local history which will enchant and entertain us. This is living history – not the dusty facts, figures and dates to be found in books or on Wikapaedia – but knowledge, memories and real life experiences of life in a close-knit and ever changing community.

at Beechcroft Landscapes, their gardening business named after the house in Broomfield Road. Joe’s daughter Annette followed in 1978.

His love of nature and natural affinity with all things green, alongside a deeply practical nature, has meant he has never been short of work locally. Joe remembers the village before the new estates were built and when the high street looked very different than it does now. He remembers buying sweets at Mrs Skilton’s sweetshop next to the Clock House, the Dairy Cottages on the corner of Furner’s Lane and Mrs Jeffs drawing the milk for customers at 2d a pint. He remembers taking coupons to the shops in the 1950s because goods were still rationed.

Joe’s route back from the school on the Common was through the apple orchards behind Mussens (now One Stop convenience store). During the autumn it was an impossible temptation not to indulge in a bit of scrumping - more than once he had to make a swift getaway, followed by the orchard owner with a stick!

Joe remembers helping to prepare a garden in Mill Drive for a swimming pool. As a boy he played in the old house, once lived in by William Borrer, and knew the garden stood where the house was. Digging down to construct the base of the swimming pool they discovered the cellar walls – the pool now sits snugly within the cellar.

Joe does not look back on earlier times with rose-tinted spectacles and knows that change is inevitable.

He says: “New people often come here to live and say ‘keep it like a village’. However, people were saying that 50 years ago when the estates they live on were just cornfields!”

Joe has many memories of the village, too many to fit on this page but they are all of interesting local characters and buildings you will recognise. Thank you Joe for taking the time to share some of them with me.

I was invited by Richard, Joe’s son, to ‘have a chat’ with his dad, who had some local stories to tell. Many Henfield people will be familiar with Joe, who grew up in West End Lane and has been a gardener for as long as he can remember. Salt of the earth and hard working, Joe loves his family and his village.

Joe’s grandfather bought Westlands Farm in West End Lane with 10 acres as a market garden and Joe’s memories are of walking to school from the farm come rain or shine. He was a pupil at the school on the Common but at one point, when numbers outstripped classroom places, Joe and three other boys were moved to, of all places, the Girls’ School! As a nine year-old Joe found this the most challenging part of his education to date! When he was a little older he caught the bus for 6d a day to Cowfold School and then later continued to the Grammar school in Steyning, catching the train each morning.

When Joe was just 14 he became very ill with a virus, which resulted in him losing all his hair permanently.

His father died when he was just 17 leaving Joe, his sister Margaret and younger brother Malcolm. His mother later re-married, a man with nine children, so the family became large and life was not easy for them. The family moved to the rambling Beechcroft in Broomfield Road.

Joe quickly found work as a gardener working for Tylers who looked after the grounds at Gatwick Airport.

Enjoying working outside he then went on to start his own local gardening business, marrying Heather in 1974. His son Richard was born, the year of the Emma Osman drought, in 1976. Richard now works alongside Joe

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UNDERSTANDING ACCOUNTS

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our business accounts reflect the financial performance of your enterprise. In these difficult times, they are a valuable management tool in deciding strategy and setting budgetary targets. If you are baffled by the figures and all the jargon, the following explanations may help clear the fog!

Accounting Reference Date or Balance Sheet Date - Accounts are prepared annually to a specific date – this is called the Accounting Reference Date (ARD) or Balance Sheet Date (BSD). Businesses can choose their Accounting Reference Date – typically this will be a month end.

Accruals basis of accounting and accounts preparation - This method records income as it is earned and expenditure as it is incurred, regardless of whether the monies have been received or paid by the ARD. Income is matched with the expenditure to which it relates, for example, wages and salaries matched with income generated. This basis gives a fair reflection of financial performance – the accounts will show monies due (debtors) and monies owing (creditors). This compares with the cash basis, which only records monies received/paid and ignores liabilities or monies due.

Audited accounts - Accounts are said to have been audited when an independent examination of the financial statements and underlying records has been carried out and an opinion given. In most cases, the audit will be focussed on the requirement for accounts to show a ‘true and fair view’. The auditor’s opinion is provided in the form of an Audit Report, addressed to the company’s shareholders or Partners (in the case of a Partnership). Most private limited companies having an annual turnover of less than £5.6m are exempt from the audit requirement. There is no statutory requirement for Partnership accounts to be audited - it is up to the Partners to decide and for the Partnership Agreement to reflect their decision.

An accountant’s report - This report states that the accounts have been prepared by a firm of accountants on the basis of information supplied. It explicitly states that no audit has been performed.

Profit and loss account - Sometimes referred to as an Income & Expenditure Account, this summarises all the income due to, less all the expenses incurred by, the business. Rather like the hands of a clock, it

sweeps up all the activities of the business for the given period (normally 12 months). The result is a profit or a loss (losses are usually shown in brackets).

Profit - This is the total profit that the business has made during the accounting period – in the case of a Partnership to be shared between the partners and set off against their drawings (see below).

Appropriation of profits - Partnership accounts are usually supplemented by a Note to the Accounts indicating the profit allocation. The first tranche of profit might be to allocate specific sources of income to certain partners; the residual balance is then shared in the partners’ profit sharing ratios (PSRs).

Drawings - These are monies taken by Partners from the business for personal use and are paid out on account of each partner’s profit share.

Balance Sheet - Rather like a snapshot picture, the Balance Sheet shows the net worth of the business at a particular date (the BSD) and it comprises fixed and current assets less its liabilities.

Tangible Fixed Assets - These are assets which have a relatively long life (more than one year) and are relatively fixed (in size, shape or form); they are permanent in nature and used by the business in its operation.

Examples include: freehold/leasehold land and buildings, furniture, fixtures, fittings and equipment (including computers), and motor vehicles. These assets are generally relatively expensive and will be used over long periods of time. As the life of these assets extends over many accounting periods, it is necessary for your accountant to allocate the cost of the asset to current and future operations on some rational basis.

This allocation is called ‘Providing for Depreciation’ and within the Profit and Loss Account, an element of depreciation will be charged. Fixed assets are usually shown at original cost less accumulated depreciation, equalling Net Book Value.

Current assets - Current assets include cash and any kind of asset that can be turned into cash or consumed reasonably soon. They comprise stock, debtors (customers owing monies for goods or services rendered), prepayments (for example insurance premiums or rentals paid during the current period; although the benefit, or service provided, extends into the following accounting period), and cash at bank and in hand.

Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year - These are liabilities or debts owing at the year-end that will

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Included under this description would be salaries and wages earned by employees as at the year-end but not yet paid, and accruals for items yet to be invoiced, for example accountancy fees for preparing the year’s financial statements.

Capital Accounts (Partnerships only) - Partners’ Capital Accounts reflects the amount of money paid into the business by the Partners, usually in accordance with the Partnership Agreement. This is usually fixed and rarely varies.

Current Accounts (Partnerships only) - Partners’ Current Accounts reflect each Partner’s ‘pot’ containing the Partner’s profit share less drawings taken during the year. The resultant (positive) balance is the amount due to each Partner at the Balance Sheet Date.

Liquidity - Finances are said to be ‘liquid’ when current debts (due to be paid within one year) can be covered by current assets. If current debts exceed current assets, and the business cannot pay its bills when requested, the business has liquidity problems.

This may be caused by poor cash flow management, salaries/drawings too high to be sustainable, or the purchase of a costly fixed asset, such as a building or equipment.

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The Cat & Canary The Fox Small Dole Tottington Manor The White Hart

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GRP Flat Roofs PR Roofing

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Oscar Bears Day Care The Towers Convent School

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Stay Home Stairlifts

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AJ Taylor GrEnergy

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Mulraj Budgens of Henfield

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MXT Swim South Downs Swim School

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Blue Light Group Henfield Village Cars John Witherden Cars

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Aerials and More

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Alpha Tiling Glen Reid Tiling

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The Green Reaper Southern Beeches The Tree Works

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Utility Warehouse

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Roger Minost Architect

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Chris Birchell Collins

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Henfield Homes & Prop. Maintenance Mick Patching Nigel Parsons Optimal Property Maintenance Willow Construction

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GIFTS & BOOKS

Bay Tree Trading Camelia Botnar Steyning Bookshop Stokes Newsagents

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Bramble Cottage Retirement Home Cherish Care Cherish Development Centre Red Oaks Care Home Upper Mead

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Henfield Computers Henfield Helpline PC Doctor

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AJ Taylor Paul Barnard Jeremy Crawley Electrician

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Bodytalk Emotional Freedom Techniques Goldenâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Square Chiropody

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COMPUTER REPAIR & IT SUPPORT CONSERVATORIES

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GRAPHIC DESIGN GROUNDWORKS

GUTTERING MAINTENANCE HAIR & BEAUTY

HANDYMAN SERVICES HARDWARE & DIY

HEALTH & COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH

HOUSE CLEARANCE INSURANCE

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INTERIORS, FURNITURE & CURTAINS Barbara Ritchie Marthaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Barn The Linen Shop

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The Community Church

Henfield Hall

Indigo Spiritual Connection Singing Hills Golf Course

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Lucy Locksmith

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King and Stevens

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LEISURE & COMMUNITY

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MACHINE HIRE & SERVICING OFFICE SPACE TO RENT

PAINTING & DECORATING Andy Masters Ladies who Decorate Mark Atkinson Trim Decorating

A&B Matters Kingston Smith LLP R J Dewdney

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PET CARE & DOG WALKING PLASTERER PLUMBER

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ROOFING

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SIGNWRITING STAIRLIFTS

STORAGE SOLUTIONS

SOLAR & GREEN ENERGY SUPERMARKET

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