Summer at
Rushfields
Plant Centre • Farm Shop • Café
Plant Centre & Farm Shop Open: Tuesday – Sunday, 9.00am – 5.30pm Café Open: Tuesday – Sunday, 9.00am – 4.30pm
Henfield Road Poynings, Brighton BN45 7AY
Kathryn has been working in horticulture since the age of 16 and has decades of experience in how to get the most out of your garden this month!
• Dead head bedding plants to prolong their flowering season.
• Continue to feed containers and hanging baskets with liquid feed weekly.
• Pick courgettes when they are 4 inches/10cm long, unless you are a particular fan of marrows!
• Cut back lavender after flowering –if you like, you can save some to dry indoors to scent your home.
• Make a plan for your houseplants for when you are on holiday! If you don’t have a friendly neighbour volunteering to water them, you can arrange a moisture mat on your draining board with one end dangling into a sink full of water and place your plant pots onto the matting to gradually suck up the water.
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IntheUK,Julyisthe warmestmonth, whenmanyofustake oursummerholidays. Forthosestayingat home,thebeautiful Sussexcountrysideis atitsperfectpeak thismonth,whynot joinaguidedwalk,a greatwaytoexercise andmeetnewfriends, wehaveaselectiononpage53.Onthesubject ofexercise,ourHealth&Wellbeingguru HeatherSmithsaysit’sbettertofocusonyour actionsratherthanwhatthescalessaywhen tryingtoloseweight.Readheradviceon page50.
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What’sOn July2025
Pleaseaddyoureventstoourwebsiteby the1stofthemonthpriortotheevent monthfromwherewetakeaselectionfor printinginthemagazine.Weregretwe cannottakeeventsubmissionsbyemail. www.henfieldbn5.co.uk/events/submit
"TheAgeof Jazzinthe20th century" presentedby SandyBurnett
3rdJuly,6:45pm-9pm, TheHenfieldHall Thisyear'sLadyOliverLectureisamusical eveninggiveninhonourofourfirstpresident, LadyOliver. www.theartssociety.org/henfield
TheLastTrip Home
4thJuly, 7pm-9pm, StJohnthe Evangelist NewtimberChurch Acelebrationofthe workinghorse&oxin folksongandverse. 07595255427 nigsdigby@aol.com
HenfieldGarageSale&Give 5thJuly,11am-3pm, LocaladdressesaroundHenfield HenfieldGarageSaleandGiveyourstuffaway day-sarahsq2004@gmail.com
NatWest Mobile Banking
Thursdays, 10am-11am, HenfieldHall CarPark CommunitymobilebankvisitingtheHenfield HallcarparkeveryThursday,forallyourbanking needs. jason.hansford@natwest.com LiveMusicNight-TobiasAlexander 4thJuly,7:30pm,HenfieldHall AfantasticsetlistwithAmericanthemedsongsRock,Pop,Disco,Motown www.henfieldhall.org.uk
5thJuly,8pm-10:15pm,TheHenfieldHall FunnyThatstarringPaulMcCaffrey,CareyMarx, IngridDahle&SteveWilliams www.funnythat.co.uk/live JazzintheBoneyard
5thJuly,7pm-9:30pm,StGilesChurch TheMarkTraversProjectreturnwithaslightly differentline-up. richardputnam@btinternet.com
Seasonal Summer Menu Launching 16th June.
Experience the flavours of the South Downs with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients at TERRA by Chris Hilton — from Rosetteawarded dining and firepit evenings on the decking, to private tasting menus in the intimate TERRA Tasting Room.
Organ&Flute Recital
5thJuly,4pm-5pm StJohntheEvangelist NewtimberChurch
Aconcertofmusicforflute andorganfollowedbytea andhomemadecakes
NigsDigby 07595255427 nigsdigby@aol.com
Henfield History Group
8thJuly,8pm-9pm, EvangelicalFree ChurchHall BN59HP
Presentationsonlocal,nationalorsometimes internationalhistoryfrom avarietyofspeakers MaureenFletcher,01273492194 moleenfletcher@gmail.co.uk
HenfieldHavenCommunityLunch
6thJuly,12:30pm-3:30pm,HenfieldHaven Everyoneiswelcome admin@henfieldhaven.org www.henfield.org/community-lunches/
Carers'Cafe
9thJuly,9:30am-11am, TheHenfieldHaven Cafe
Jointhewelcoming teamforafriendlyand relaxedmorning supportingcarers. 01273494747 manager@henfieldhaven.org www.henfieldhaven.org
Trenchmore Farm'sMarket
12thJuly,11am-4pm, Trenchmorefarm
RH138DG
15food&drink producersfromSussex, pluswagyuburgers, sourdoughpizza,and coffeetruck!
rachel@trenchmore.co.uk www.trenchmore.co.uk
NGSOpen GardenWoodlands
17thJuly,11am-5pm, Woodlands
Woodlandsin Fulkingissetina quietlocationwith lovelyviewsandeasy accessforawalk.
www.findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/47271 /woodlands
TheArtsSocietySteyningJuly Lecture
14thJuly,10am-12pm,TheSteyningCentre BN443XZ
Howto'Read'theEnglishCountryChurch. www.theartssocietysteyning.org.uk
GamesAfternoon
31stJuly,2pm-4pm,StPeter'sChurch BN59NY
Boardgames,laughterandcompanionshipwith tea/coffeeandcakes
www.henfield.org/friends-of-st-peters-henfield/
Sussex Snippets
1970s road & construction images at The Keep Photographs dating back to the 1970s documenting the construction of road and traffic schemes across the county are currently being catalogued at The Keep. Archivist Ellie King; “Those of us that use roads like the A27 every day, and don’t remember what it was like before, take their current appearance for granted and these photographs show us how significant some of these changes were.” 01273 482349 | Woollards Way, Brighton, BN1 9BP www.thekeep.info
Nature events with Sussex Wildlife Trust
This summer and autumn, experience the wonder of coming face to face with some of our rarer Sussex species, or spend time learning a new skill that will help you to get closer to nature, on one of Sussex Wildlife Trust’s events and courses. Locations across the county see: www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk
Sussex Freemasons donate to children with motor learning
Over 80 children with cerebral palsy, chromosome abnormalities and rare genetic disorders across the Southeast of England will changing physiotherapy services thanks to a generous grant from Sussex Freemasons to the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity (DVLCC). The £60,000 grant will help to fund the salary cost of an additional paediatric physiotherapist. www.dvlcc.org.uk
Library Summer ‘25 reading challenge - Story Garden
From Saturday 12th July 4-11 years olds can take part in this year’s challenge to choose and read some amazing library books over the school holidays. If they complete the challenge they are rewarded with a medal and certificate. To find out more and register for the challenge go to: arena.westsussex.gov.uk/src or pop into your local library!
Toadally awesome! Natterjacks bounce back!
One of Britain’s rarest –and loudest – amphibians has made a remarkable comeback in the South Downs National Park thanks to concerted nature recovery efforts. Their distinctive rasping call can be heard up to a mile away, earning them the reputation as the UK’s loudest amphibian. A reintroduction programme started at nearby Blackmoor in 2021 and the latest survey has recorded breeding natterjacks, counting 28 toadlets.
Samaritans Awareness Day - 24th July
Samaritans Awareness Day is held on 24 July each year (to reflect the fact that the charity's volunteers are available 24/7).
To celebrate the day, volunteers will be at Chichester Cross and the Bandstand on Bognor Regis Prom. They will be reminding passers-by that Samaritans provide vital support, and no matter what you're going through, their listening volunteers are ready to take your call. To mark the occasion, the Cross and the Council House in Chichester will also be lit in green, the charity's brand colour that symbolises positivity and hope.
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Anyone can contact Samaritans for free any time from any phone on 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org or find our more at: www.samaritans.org
exhibition with free workshops in Seaford
A vibrant celebration of nature and art as the Arts
Charity SCIP transforms The Crypt Gallery into a captivating botanical arts festival "The Garden Show." Visitors will be treated to a diverse collection of artworks plus a range of free, hands-on art workshops for all ages. Dive into the world of cyanotype printing or create vibrant Mexican-inspired floral headwear! The SCIP Studio will blossom into an extraordinary paper rainforest, meticulously crafted by the charity's youth group in collaboration with paper artist Lauren Hayes. Open WedSun 10 - 4 at The Crypt Gallery until the 13th of July. www.wearescip.co.uk
“Give Your Stuff Away Day” - Sunday 6th July - Steyning
Greening Steyning are encouraging Steyning residents to leave things outside their homes so others can pick up anything that catches their eye. An innovative way to recycle and reuse a whole load of useful stuff.
‘Give Your Stuff Away Day – Help Yourself!’ signs will ensure people know they can help themselves.
Greening Steyning advise browsers to take a wheelbarrow, trolley or shopping bag to carry things home. If it’s pouring with rain, it will not go ahead see: www.greeningsteyning.org/project/gysad/ Wiston House
Walled Garden Tour 13th July
The walled garden at Wiston House has been turned into a flower growers’ paradise with no air miles, chemicals, or plastic wrap. For a special glimpse behind the scenes join the tour. Tickets are £10 (including cream tea) and the tour starts at 3pm. Numbers are limited, and booking closes on 8th July www.ticketsource.co.uk/greening-steyning/t-jzozgrg
Charity & Community News
Henfield Community Fridge needs you!
Food waste is a big issue in the UK and most of this food waste is avoidable and could have been eaten had it been better managed. Community Fridges are a tried and tested way of stopping good food ending up in the bin and promoting a spirit of sharing and mutual support within a community.
The Henfield Community Fridge (HCF) is located at Henfield Leisure Centre and open 3 times a week. The fridges are available for anyone to use and over the last two years the organisation has saved over 15 tonnes of food from being wasted.
A team of friendly volunteers operate a rota (Monday, Thursday, Friday) to collect the food from local businesses and deliver to the fridge.
The fridge is open on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday when volunteers display the food and help the public. HCF is on the lookout for extra volunteers to assist the operation. No formal commitment is needed, just help when you are free. If you feel you would like to volunteer just put your name against a time slot (1 hour max) as often or as seldom as you can. Interested? Email us henfield@faredivide.org.uk
Henfield Community Fridge
The Henfield Repair Café
The café runs on the third Saturday of the month at The Haven from 10am – 12 noon. We have now been running there for two years and have taken in more than 800 repairs, successfully mending 75% of them. Our clever repairers can fix most things from radios, lamps, jewellery, clothes, bikes and bags and sometimes we are given bigger challenges!
For example, a garden bird ornament arrived in pieces and much to the delight of its owner was made good as new; and a broken garden pot was returned ready for use again.
So before you send your damaged goods to landfill think about bringing them to us, we might just surprise you making them almost “as good as new” again!
We also provide a sharpening service for £1 an item and have so far sharpened 900 knives, secateurs, scissors etc.
We do not charge for this but if you’d like to make a donation all the money goes to good causes. So do pay us a visit, you will be assured of a warm welcome, as well as a cuppa and homemade cake! And our friends from Henfield Shed will also be there to help you.
Our next Repair Cafe is on Saturday 19 July when we will also be running a bike maintenance workshop with MeloVelo.
Melanie Hempleman
Family Presidents Day at Henfield Cricket Club: A Village Celebration
Henfield Cricket Club invites everyone in the village to a vibrant Family Day on Sunday, 13th July, starting at midday.
This year’s event is a heartfelt tribute to the club’s late President Conway Thorns, and promises a day packed with activities for all ages.
Have you visited the Pavilion Restaurant at Singing Hills?
Special Summer Lunch Menu
Available Monday-Saturday
Two Courses £17.00 / Three Courses £24.50
Starters:
Chicken Caesar Arancini
Bacon, Parmesan Crisp, Balsamic Croutons, Leaves
Pea & Lentil Dahl Cakes (v)
Curried Parsnip Purée, Lime Yoghurt
Chef’s Summer Salad
Main Courses:
BBQ Beef Brisket Sliders
Sweet Potato Fries & Tangy Slaw
Masala Battered Fish Ciabatta
Bombay Chips & Coronation Aioli
Mediterranean Chickpea Stew (v)
Basil Olive Tapenade & Balsamic Toast
Desserts:
Toffee, Banana, Pineapple
Crumble (v)
Vanilla Custard Cream
Fresh Fruit Salad (v)
Dessert of the Day
* Our food contains Allergens which are displayed on our printed Menus
Also available: Daily Specials Board, All Day Breakfasts, Sandwiches, Ciabattas, Bar Snacks (Afternoon & Cream Teas available with advance booking)
On Sundays we serve our Traditional Carvery
Two Courses from £28.00 (Main Course & Dessert)/ Three Courses £37.00
Singing Hills Golf Centre, Muddleswood Road, Albourne, West Sussex, BN6 9EB
Tel: 01273 835353 / Email: dawn@singinghills.co.uk / www.singinghills.co.uk
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The centrepiece is a lively 6-a-side cricket competition, uniting colts and seniors in friendly rivalry.
Alongside the cricket, families can enjoy a host of attractions including inflatables, games, local emergency services and a raffle with fantastic prizes.
Local traders will be showcasing their stalls, offering a chance to browse unique goods and support the community, as well as local youth groups showcasing what they can offer.
Food and refreshments are plentiful, with a pizza van, delicious cakes, a fully stocked bar, and an evening BBQ to keep everyone fuelled throughout the festivities.
Music will set the mood, and don’t forget to bring your four legged friends too to join in in their own fun in our Dog Show on their own Square!
Whether you’re a cricket enthusiast or simply looking for a fun day out with family and friends, this event is
open to all. If you’re interested in hosting a stall, contact the club at social@henfieldcricketclub.com.
Don’t miss this spectacular village gathering!
Henfield Cricket Club
Henfield Library Summer reading challenge
Every year, the Summer Reading Challenge runs in libraries across the country to encourage primary school children to keep reading over the holidays.
We are excited to share that this year’s theme is Story Garden, inspiring a love of reading, nature and exploring the outdoors. It will be launching in all 36 libraries across West Sussex on Saturday 12th July and running until Saturday 13th September.
Children aged 4-11 will be asked to read books and complete reading challenges to collect stickers and will receive a special medal and certificate for completing their challenge. We also have the mini challenge for those aged under 4 years.
There’ll be lots of fun activities and events happening throughout the summer too, so look out for more information in libraries and on our website.
We are also looking for volunteers aged 14+ to help us deliver the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge in libraries. You will help families sign up to the challenge online, chat with children about the books they have read, hand out rewards and encourage children to keep reading.
Find out more about the Summer Reading Challenging on the West Sussex Libraries website: www.arena.westsussex.gov.uk/src
Beverley Kinahan, Henfield Library
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Windows10supportendssoon!
HenfieldComputerClubinviteyoutojoinusforour nextpresentationonWed16thJulyfor“Windows10 supportisendingsoon....ShouldIcare?ShouldI worry?“
ForanyonewithaWindowsLaptopordesktop computerrunningWindows10,theimminentendof supportfromMicrosoftisabigdeal...orisit?Our presentationandQ&Asession,runbythetwo Richards,isespeciallyforallthosemembersrunning MicrosoftWindowsontheirlaptopordesktopPC. We'llcover'What'sthefussabout?',EndofSupportSoWhat?','Whataremyoptions?'.
We'llprovidesuccincthelpfuladviceonthebestway forwardtosuityousothatyouareabletoremain secureandprotectedaftertheOctober2025 deadline.
JoinusintheGardenRoomatTheHenfieldHallon Wed16thJuly10am-12noonwiththepresentation lastingaboutanhour,achancetoaskquestionsand enjoysomerefreshments.Pleasefeelfreetocome along-£2formembersand£3forguests. henfieldcomputerclub@gmail.com
AreyouaMobility ScooterorPowered ChairUser?
AccessHenfield,in associationwithHorshambasedvolunteergroup, MobilityScooterSafety (MSS),cannowoffer SafetySessionsinandaroundHenfieldtohelpto reducethechancesofanaccident.
Ifyouuseamobilityscooterorpoweredchair,you shouldjoinaFREE1-to-1safetySession.Thiscanbe fromyourhomeorinasmallgroup,fromRedOaks CareHome.Theywillaccompanyandadviseyouon thebestandsafewaytodriveonyourlocal pavements.The2-hour(max)SafetySessionisnota test–thereisnopassorfailandyouwillreceivea certificateafterwards.
Youwillbeshownhowtoanticipatepossible accidentsandavoidthem.Youcanbecomeasafer driverbyhavingabetterunderstandingofthecorrect use,andlimitations,ofyourscooterorpowered wheelchair.
Areyouthinkingofbuyingascooter?AScooterTutor couldcometoyourhomesoyoucanrideascooter. Thiscanhelpyoubuytherighttype.NotethatMSS onlyofferFREEadvice.Theydon’tsellanything. Youcangetmoreinformationfromthewebsite: mobilityscootersafety.org.ukorphone07906211030 /07729376345
Haveyouamobilityscooter,poweredchairor wheelchairyounolongerneed?Ifso,pleasetell accesshenfield@gmail.comaswemayknow someonewhoneeds one.
RuthRobotham, AccessHenfield
HenfieldYouthClubMarks20Yearswith FamilyFunDayCelebration
HenfieldYouthClubissettocelebrateits20th anniversarywithaFamilyFunDayonSaturday,12th July,from12pmto4pmatDeerPark,Henfield(BN5 9JQ).Theeventpromisesanafternoonpackedwith activitiesforallages,reflectingtwodecadesof communityspiritandsupport.
Specialists in domestic and commercial installations across Sussex, Brighton City Electrical Ltd elevate design and architecture with high quality solutions tailored to the clients needs.
Established in 2017, our professional and responsive team of electricians work tirelessly to deliver quality installations and maintenance in a hassle-free manner.
See our full range of services at www.brightoncityelectrical.co.uk
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Attendeescanlookforwardtoavarietyofattractions, includingbouncycastles,livemusic,facepainting, andtheclassic"HookaDuck"game.Foodanddrink stallswillbeavailablethroughouttheday,ensuring familiescanrelaxandenjoyrefreshmentswhile takingpartinthefestivities.Amegaraffleisalso planned,offeringvisitorsthechancetowinexciting prizes.
Organisershavehintedatevenmoresurprises,with additionalactivitiestoberevealedontheday.The eventisopentoeveryoneinthecommunity,withthe aimofbringingtogetherlocalresidentstocelebrate theclub’smilestoneanniversary.
Formoreinformation,theclubcanbecontactedvia emailathenfieldyc@gmail.comorthroughtheir websiteatwww.henfieldyouthclub.co.uk.Updates arealsoavailableontheirsocialmediapages, @henfieldyouthand facebook.com/HENFIELDYOUTH.
HenfieldYouthClub’sFamilyFunDayisexpectedto beahighlightofthesummer,celebrating20yearsof makingadifferenceinthelivesofyoungpeoplein Henfield.
LucyWatson
CoffeeontheKerb-Bringing Neighbourhoodstogether
ThemeetupinMaywhichcoincidedwiththeDayof CareandWellbeingwaswellattended.Neighbours whohadnotpreviouslymetgottoknowoneanother andhadinterestingconversations.Coffeeonthe Kerbisaregulareventon2ndSaturdayofthemonth. Ifyouareinterestedinhostingpleaseemail henfieldcp.info@gmail.com.
HenfieldCommunityPartnership
Care&WellbeingDay
Thankyoutothe37exhibitorswhoshowcaseda crosssectionoftheorganisationsandservices availableinHenfield.Theaimoftheeventwasto showthecommunitythediversityavailablelocally. Fordetailsoftheexhibitors,pleasecontactus. Footfallwaslessthanwehopedbutfeedbackwe havehadhasbeenpositive.Ifyouwereanexhibitor andhaven'tcontacteduswithyourfeedback,we wouldappreciateyourcommentswhetherpositiveor negative.
Thedaywasalsoagreatopportunityforthe CommunityPartnershiptofindoutmoreaboutthe exhibitorsandfortheexhibitorstolearnmoreabout oneanother.WemustthankLindaandherteamat RedOaksfortheinvaluablesupporttheygavein settingupandrunningthisevent.Wecouldn'thave doneitwithoutthem.
ThePartnershipisavolunteerorganisationwhich needsyoursupportifwearetoenhancelifeinour community.Yourthoughtsareall-important.Putting oneventstakesaconsiderableamountofeffortbutif ourenergiescouldbebetterdirected,weneedto know.
Safe&WellVisitfrom WestSussexFire Service
Afreeserviceiscarriedout byWestSussexFire& RescueService.Itinvolvesa pre-arrangedvisittoyour hometoofferadviceonhow tomakeitsaferand,whereappropriate,fitsmoke alarmsorotherspecialistfiredetectionequipment freeofcharge.ClicktheQRcodeformoredetailsor searchSafeandWellVisiton www.westsussex.gov.uk
HenfieldCommunityPartnership
• Extensions • Loft conversions
• Bespoke Garden rooms/studios
• Kitchen design and installations
• All carpentry and joinery works
• Brickwork • Plastering
• Bathroom design and installations
• Damp-proofing
• All electrical NICEIC and Gas safe plumbing works
Email: pbsbuildit30@gmail.com
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RegularEventsattheHaven
• TheCarers'Café,afreecoffeemorningonthe2nd Wednesdayofeverymonth,9.30-11am.
• TheParkinson'sCafé,thelastTuesdayofthe month,10.30-11.45am.Aninformalcoffeemorning withanopportunitytomeetothersaffectedby Parkinson'sforadvice,supportandafriendlychat.
• MonthlyCommunitySundayLunch,£15perhead for2coursefreshlycookedmeal.ContacttheHaven, 01273494747forfurtherdetails.
ChallengeAnnie2025–FlyingHigh!
AsChallengeAnnie2025movedintoitssixthmonth, ourunstoppablelocalfundraiserAnneDewdneyhit anincrediblemilestone-£10,000raised!Thanksto seaswims,spinathons,andtheamazingsupportof theHenfieldcommunity,Anne’scampaignhas alreadyexceededexpectations.Now,thebarhas beenraisedevenhigher,withanewtargetof£15,000 bytheendofOctober.
May’sDipaDay:ASaltySuccess
Let’snotforgetMay’schillyDipaDayatShoreham Beach,whereAnneandmanyfriendsbravedthecold waterswithplentyoflaughs,frolics,andsaltysmiles. Ahugecommitmentthattrulywarmedheartsand helpedsetthischallengesailing!
JunePedalPower:SpinningintoSummer
June’schallengesawAnneinthesaddleforafull spinathondayofcyclingatBerrettsFarmon29th June,joinedbyfriendsandsupporters.Ahugethanks toeveryonewhotookpartorcheeredheron-itwas awheeliegoodday!
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JulySkyHigh:Up,UpandAway!
Justwhenyouthoughtthechallengescouldn’tget moredaring…theyhave.OnSunday6thJuly,Anne willbetakingonperhapshermostjaw-droppingfeat yet:aWingWalk.
Yes,youreadthatright-Annewillbestrappedtothe topofaplane,soaringthroughtheairaboveSussex andKent.She’llbetakingtotheskieswiththe fabulousWingWalkCompanyoutofHeadcorn AerodromeinKent.It’saonce-in-a-lifetime(andlet’s behonest-slightlybonkers!)adventurethattakes guts,gritandclearlyaseriousheadforheights. Whilemostofuspreferourfeetfirmlyontheground, Annewillbeenjoyingsweepingviewsofthe countrysidefromaverydifferentperspective.With nothingbutfreshairandadrenalinebetweenherand theclouds,thischallengeisnotforthefaint-hearted! July’shigh-flyingadventureismadepossiblethanks tothreefantasticlocalsponsors:Southdown Engineering(abigshoutouttoSeanPreston!), Jeremy’s-HenfieldHighStreet’streasuretroveand firmHavensupporter,andXanthusConsulting.Their generoussupporthelpsliftthismonth’schallengeoff theground-quiteliterally!
We’llbesharingphotos,videos,andbehind-thescenesupdatesoveronAnne’sChallengeAnnie 2025Facebookpage,somakesuretofollowalong andcatchthisgravity-defyingstunt.Fromtake-offto touchdown,it’ssettobeanunforgettable experience.
ComingSoon:OnlineAuction
Excitingnews-ouronlineauctionpackedwith fantasticlocalgoodiesandprizeswillbelaunching duringJuly.It’sabrilliantwaytosupportAnne’s challengewhiletreatingyourselftoo.Keepyoureyes peeledontheHavenwebsiteforupdates IfyouwouldliketohelpAnnie withherfundraisingtargetof £15,000,pleasevisit www.justgiving.com /page/challengeannie2025 orfollowtheQRCode. www.henfieldhaven.org
July,oneofmyfavouritemonths,andtheGarden hereatthehallislookingatitsbest.Wehavelotsof privatepartiesthismonthandhopefullythesunwill shinesotheGardenwillbeenjoyedbythemall. Lotsofworkhasgoneintoplantingabeautifulnew “GoldenBorder”asacelebrationoflastsyear’s Jubilee.Weareallsolookingforwardtoseeingit matureinthecomingmonthsandyears.
ThismonththeHallwelcomesbackFunnyThat Comedy,andit’salwaysatreattoseewhoisinthe lineup!
TheVintageandRetroFairwillbebackattheendof Julyandbetweenthatalltheusualactivities. OnthatnoteIwouldlovetohearfromyouifyouhave suggestionsofwhatyouwouldliketoseeinthehall, formepersonallyIwouldlovetolearnFlamencoand inadistantpastIdidloveabitofLineDancing(which seemstobeverymuchbackinagain!).Ifyouhave anysuggestionspleasedoemailmeat hhenquiries@henfieldhall.org.ukandIwilldomy utmosttoseeifwecanaddittothelistofactivitiesin theHall!
CarolineAllan,Administrator
HenfieldHallJulyUpdate
Have your say
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service has launched a public consultation on its plans for the next four years.
You can have your say on our Community Risk Management Plan proposals by using the link below, scanning the QR code or by calling 01243 786211 and a paper copy of the consultation will be sent to you.
The consultation closes on September 22. yourvoice.westsussex.gov.uk/crmp
CAEBURN,WINEHAMLANE
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Thissuperblypresentedandextended3bedroom detachedpropertyissituatedinasemirurallocation withbeautifullypresentedSouthfacinggarden.
MEADOWDRIVEHENFIELD
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NestledinthecharmingvillageofHenfield,this delightful3-bedroom,end-terracehouseonMeadow Driveoffersaperfectblendofmodernlivingand comfort.
DOVECOTE £2,450,000
TheDovecoteisastunning,award-winningbarnconversionthatlieswithintheSouthDownsNationalPark closebytoStAndrewsChurch,intheHamletofEdburton.
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Wisborough Green Beekeepers Association
A division of West Sussex Beekeepers Association. With around 500 members in West Sussex and 130 in Wisborough Green.
In the UK, honeybees play a vital role to both agriculture and the environment by providing essential pollination to crops and wild plants. Broccoli, carrots, fennel, parsnips, kale, apples, raspberries and tomatoes are some British crops that rely on pollination from bees. Estimates from the University of Reading suggest that it would cost UK farmers an enormous £1.8 billion a year to manually pollinate their crops. In addition, honeybees also produce honey and beeswax. There are more than 250 species of bees in the UK. Only one species of honeybee, the European honeybee, lives in the UK. These are farmed bees that have been introduced by beekeepers rather than being native. Bumblebees nest in colonies while other bees are solitary, such as mason and mining bees. Unfortunately, it is now incredibly rare to find a true wild honeybee colony.
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space inside the hive to control the number of bees and capacity for honey storage. When there is surplus, some honey can be harvested.
Additionally, when facing adverse conditions like very wet or dry seasons, bees may need extra feeding to ensure survival. As extreme weather events, including changes to the duration and intensity of seasons, are becoming more common due to climate change, bees may need more help than in the past.
Beekeeping has risen in popularity with celebrities taking up the hobby. Whether you’ve seen David Beckham donning his beekeeper’s suit, Jeremy Clarkson selling his ‘bee juice’ (honey) at Diddly Squat Farm shop or even Queen Camilla in her role as first appointed President of Bees for Development, the popularity of beekeeping appears to be on the rise. So, what’s all the buzz about?
Beekeeping is a hobby and passion that appeals to different people for many different reasons. For some, it’s a wish to help and support pollinator populations, a fascination with bees’ life-cycle and their role in an ancient countryside tradition, the ability to get involved in a social group with like-minded folk or simply a love of producing and using ‘real’ honey. The result is a vastly different product from mass-produced supermarket honey. Additionally, beekeeping is an inexpensive hobby, especially if the odd jar of honey is sold at work or from the door! After initial start-up expenses it was estimated that annual costs come to around £120 per hive (information from 2024), although naturally this can vary greatly.
The modern beekeeper
While honeybees are generally considered to be selfsufficient, a beekeeper can help by gently managing
The modern beekeeper must be able to recognise diseases and viruses and how to manage these to protect a healthy hive. Buying a colony of bees and keeping them in a hive is an unnatural state. Not having the skills to care for the hive, including disease recognition, could mean that the hive will die or at worst, serve as a point source for disease spread since bees will drift between colonies.
WGBKA – Busy as a Bee
WGBKA is most active during the summer months from March to September. This is when bees are busy collecting nectar and pollen from gardens and wildflowers to bring back to the colony to feed young bees and enable the colony to reproduce and divide. This is known as the swarming process.
Beekeeping is a hobby that keeps you fit! There is a lot of bending, stretching, walking and weightlifting involved in the summer season.
With beekeeping, there is always more to learn. The Wisborough Green beekeeping group meets every 10 days during the summer to learn together under the guidance of an experienced beekeeper.
During the quieter winter months, the members of WGBKA take advantage of the extra time. Lectures on recent research or discussion groups keep members up to date on the latest knowledge and developments. Some members of the association take their skills in a different direction; processing bees’ wax and other hive products to produce candles, polish or cosmetics, all of which are in increasing demand. These are handmade with traditional ingredients.
There is also a good social side to beekeeping. The association keeps active with regular meetings (tea and cake to follow!) shows, competitions or lectures
and learning days. There is also an annual celebratory end-of-season supper to be enjoyed!
Beekeeping in Sussex
The importance of pollinators in general, and the difficulties faced by these - including bees - has been well publicised in recent years, and knowledgeable beekeeping can play a role in helping pollinator survival as well as providing the opportunity for continual learning in one of several fascinating hobbies.
There are several beekeeping groups across Sussex, and each has a website which will give information to anyone interested. Some give an introductory day of lectures for those thinking of taking up the hobby or will give a ‘have a go’ beekeeping session for handling bees under close supervision. WGBKA offer practical sessions at the apiary before a course, so
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potential beekeepers learn at the hive before the theory. Details for new members are available on their websitewww.wgbka.org.uk
To bee or not to bee?
The result of poorly researched and written articles that suggest bees are in trouble or decline is creating a nationwide problem. This is a very complex issue, as some bees are doing very well. It is true that annual honeybee losses are greater than they were, with reasons that may include pesticides, pathogens, unsuitability of imports to our conditions and simply bad or inexperienced beekeeping.
The publicity has led to these messages often being enthusiastically promoted for political or commercial gain.
Unfortunately, it has led to some people buying a colony of bees, but without the learning or experience to manage them in a caring way, in the mistaken view
they are “saving the bees”, or to practice “let-alone beekeeping” intended to mimic the natural state. There are over 250 species of bees in the UK, of which honeybees, those that beekeepers keep, are only one species. If considering buying bees for this purpose, please consider the above very carefully.
To learn more, explore the Wisborough Green Beekeepers Association website, including details about upcoming events and how to complete an introduction to beekeeping day.
Information provided by WGBKA and from The Woodland Trust.
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Pagham Harbour is teeming with life, but it’s not just the birds that make it interesting. July is a great month to watch dragonflies and damselflies as they zip around the Discovery Pond. These infinitely beautiful
insects with their long delicate wings and intricate colourful patterns date back 300 million years, pre-dating dinosaurs. Fossils show that, back then, they had wingspans of up to 60cms. While they might be a little smaller nowadays, they have had incredible evolutionary success which is largely attributed to their hunting superpowers.
Agile fliers - and fearsome predators
Dragonflies are impressively agile fliers, assisted by their four wings which they can use independently – up and down and rotating. This means they can dart in all directions and are, in fact, one of the fastest insects in the UK (the Hawker dragonfly holds the speed record at almost 30 miles per hour!). This makes them fearsome predators with exemplary skills in capturing the gnats, mosquitoes and other bugs they feed upon mid-air, then seizing them with their strong jaws and teeth. Having huge eyes with almost 360 vision means they can see any tiny movements around them – their 75% hunting success rate is pretty high!
It’s a long larva life
By the time you see a dragonfly, they have already spent two months to three years underwater in their larvae stage. Some dragonflies will only live for a week, some up to about two/three months – so enjoy them while you can.
Species to look out for are the Emperor – a beautiful sky blue (male) or green (female) both with a darker line down the middle; the Ruddy Darter – blood red (male) and yellow ochre (female); the Broad Bodied Chaser –blue with yellow spots (male) or golden brown with paler spots (female).
Slim, blue Damselflies
Damselflies are similar to Dragonflies but are longer and slimmer, holding their wings alongside their bodies when they rest (while the dragonfly holds its wings away from the body). Look out for that flash of blue over the pond - the azure, common blue and bluetailed damselflies.
Plenty for children in the summer holidays
At Pagham Harbour, we have arrange of events on over the summer holidays where you can find out about dragonflies and damselflies, butterflies and moths, amphibians and reptiles and of course our many mud loving birds. You can go pond dipping, bug hunting and bee-home making – or you can just go for a walk and enjoy the bright blue of Vipers Bugloss, the magenta Hedge Woundwort, and the yellows of Buttercups. To find out about events over the summer holidays: events.rspb.org.uk/events/107968
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Level 2 and 3 walks - Longer, more strenuous and may include hills and stiles. Walks coordinator tel: 01403 215111 or email: wellbeing@horsham.gov.uk
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Tues 1 July - 11:00 am - Steyning Health Centre Walk - Level 2 - 2 miles approx. - 1.5 hrs approx.
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