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SEPTEMBER 2014 | Contents

Editor’s

07 What’s on listings

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LETTER

12 News

from the BN5 area

We hope you’ve had a wonderful summer and enjoyed the glorious weather, it’s particularly quiet in the office as I write this month’s editor letter everyone’s gone on holiday!

It’s ‘back to school’ time now, we hope you’re all ready to go. Steyning Grammar has a new uniform - it looks so smart, but I wonder how it’s been received by the pupils! It might take some getting used to...

Our cover image is of Neil Laughton, local adventurer and entrepreneur. I caught up with Neil between his expeditions to find out about his Flying for Heroes project, see page 26 for details.

His ‘can do’ attitude, and that of the injured soldiers, is inspiring. I hope you enjoy reading all about it.

Thank you for all the comments we received about our August ‘take over’ issue by St Peter’s School.

We’re pleased you enjoyed reading it as much as we enjoyed producing it!

Enjoy September,

26 Local interest Flying for Heroes

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31 Kid’s stuff Chatterbox fun

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45 Local interest Short mat bowls

53 Pet Care

from Hawthorn Vets

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64 Business Paul Samrah

66 Index

of advertisers

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Many thanks to our editorial and photographic contributors this month; Liz Marks, Jonathan Underwood, Derek Rogers, Paul Samrah and Mike Beardall.

This month’s BN5 cover photograph of Neil Laughton was taken at the Flying for Heroes training camp in Spain. Copyright Jonathan Maguire @ Third Revolution Media www.thirdrevolutionmedia.com 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 October issue of BN5 magazine is Friday 5 September. For editorial submissions email Emma Osman editor@bn5magazine.co.uk or just call us for a chat on 01273 494002. You can catch up with the latest news and events at www.bn5magazine.co.uk

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Happy Birthday Pinks!

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onna Knight and Alison Pink are celebrating two years at the helm of Pinks hairdressing salon in Henfield! With a 20 year friendship and nearly 40 years hairdressing experience between them, Donna and Alison took over the business as a partnership at the beginning of September 2012. Since then they have been putting their own personal stamp on the business in subtle ways and their customers love it!

So what’s the secret of their success? Well the customer service at Pinks is second to none – all their staff are genuinely welcoming and all clients are treated with the same friendly yet professional manner, whether they have just walked through the door for the first time, or whether they are longstanding clients. The décor is very sleek and simple, but at the same time relaxed – it’s most definitely not your typical village salon! And they always have a comprehensive choice of L’Oreal products in stock, in addition to a large range of GHD hairdryers, brushes and straighteners – perfect for not only topping up your own stocks, but also as lovely gifts for friends.

And not forgetting the stylists of course! In addition to Donna and Alison, Pinks has a loyal team of talented stylists of varying experience so there is always a stylist to suit your budget. All stylists attend regular training courses to keep their skills up to date and there are plenty of opportunities for them to grow and develop within the salon: Gracie who started as a Saturday girl is now an advanced apprentice and Olivia recently won second prize in the Sussex Avant Gard Hair Up competition.

Donna and Alison are always looking to keep things fresh and current in the salon and they are quick to pick up new trends. The KeraStraight treatment is a great example of a treatment which started off as a luxury treatment but has become more main-stream within the salon.

Customers love the way the advanced protein treatments leave their hair feeling healthy, shiny and soft for up to four months. They have also started to offer ‘blow dry lessons’ where they will teach you the tricks of the trade to enable you to blow dry your own hair professionally. Including two styling products to take away, the blow dry lessons are a snip at £35!

Even with all their business and family commitments, Donna and Alison found time earlier in the year to complete the Race for Life with the rest of the Pinks team.

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Altogether they raised nearly £1,000 for Cancer Research UK – an incredible amount of money for a small business. Pinks also have strong local community links and they donate numerous raffle prizes to local charity and school fundraising events in Henfield and the surrounding areas.

Donna and Alison quite clearly love what they do and they have some exciting plans up their sleeves for the future, although for the time being these are staying under wraps. “The last two years has flown by, but we have really enjoyed it!” laughed Donna. “And best of all,” added Alison with a smile, “we are still the best of friends!”

Many happy returns Pinks!

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SEPTEMBER 2014 | What’s on

Monday 1 September Henfield Badminton Club Henfield Hall, 7.30-9.30pm (& every Mon)

details and/or a booking form call every Weds) Ann Jury on 01273 492598.

Enjoy an evening of laughter, fun and singing. New members are Excursion always welcome, no audition. For Tunbridge Wells more information call Monica on Henfield Community Transport col- 07788 166173 or email monmalolects you from home and takes you ney@googlemail.com back to your door. Cost £12.50 re- Vivace! Choir turn. Call 01444 471919 to book.

New members always welcome.

We play a reasonable standard of badminton but are very patient with rusty players who may not have picked up their racquet for some Henfield Computer Club time! Call Sally on 01273 494231. Henfield Leisure Centre, 12.45-

Crib

Maidment Court, 2pm (& every Mon, plus 7pm every Thurs)

For more details contact the Scheme Manager Carol Rawlings on 01403 226178 or 07967 054742 carol.rawlings@saxonweald.com

Lewes and Bonfire Night

Church House, Church Lane 7.30pm

Illustrated presentation by Andy Thomas on the historical town of Lewes, renowned for its huge annual Bonfire Night festivities. Tickets £7 (Friends of St Peter’s £5) available from Jasmines Henfield.

Tuesday 2 Chatterbox

Free Church Hall, 9.30-11.30am (& every Tues inc half term)

A lively, fun, small mixed choir who sing for charities and who are re2.45pm (& every Weds) cruiting now. Ten quality concerts A friendly club helping you to get to are given per year. For more details grips with the basics of computers please ring 01444 417953. and tablets. All welcome, improve your skills and get online. Cost £1, contact Alison Vine on 01273 Making beaded jewellery 492620.

Sussex Prairies, 10am-4pm

Thursday 4

Great War West Sussex 1914 - 18 The Home Front

Learn jewellery making techniques in a small, friendly class with lots of individual attention. No experience Hurstpierpoint Library, Trinity required. £30 including two pieces Road BN6 9UY, 2-4pm to take home, materials and use of An illustrated talk by Martin Hayes, tools provided. Call Deborah Carter County Local Studies Librarian. For on 07917317113 to book. details call 01273 832609 or email burgess.hill.library@westsussex. Rhyme Time gov.uk Henfield Library, 10.15-10.45am

Bingo

Sobell Court, 2.30pm (& every Weds plus 7.30pm every Fri)

Money prizes, raffle and tea. For Come and have fun! Still £1.50 in- more details contact the Scheme cluding refreshments.

Manager Carol Rawlings on 01403 226178 or 07967 054742 or carol.

HDC Walk rawlings@saxonweald.com

Steyning, 11am (& 16th)

2 mile stroll, meet at Steyning Tai Chi & Qigong Health Centre. Call Linda on 01903 Henfield Hall, 5.30-7pm 816865 or Lyn on 01903 369752.

Beginners class, introductory class free. £7.50 per class or £24 for Knit & Natter four consecutive classes. Call Irvin Henfield Library, 2-4pm (every Morris on 01903 810131 or 07825 1st Tues) 453916.

A drop-in craft group for adults.

Action for Deafness

Henfield Joggers

Henfield Leisure Centre, 7pm (& Henfield Hall, 2pm (every 1st Tues) every Weds)

Hearing aid maintenance clinic and Beginners course - a run/walk proinformation, advice and support on gramme building up to a distance all aspects of hearing loss. of 3-4 miles. Open to all. Email beginners@henfield-joggers.co.uk Pub Quiz or just turn up. Also, main meeting White Hart, 8.30pm (& 16th & 30th) running on and off-road. See www.

Entry £2 a head. In aid of HART. henfieldjoggers.co.uk Teams up to six. Cash prize for winHenfield Lions Club ners. Call 01273 492006.

Wednesday 3

Henfield Garden Club trip Lullingstone Castle Leaving Henfield 8.45am

George Hotel, 7.30pm (& every 1st Weds)

(& every Thurs)

Fun with music for pre-schoolers.

Circle Dancing

Henfield Leisure Centre, 10.40am12.10pm (& every Thurs)

£5 (concessions available) with tea/ coffee included. For more information call Brenda Kelly on 01273 842405.

Henfield Unattached

White Hart, 11am (every 1st Thurs)

A meeting point for those who are now alone, and need to get out and widen their horizons. There’s no fuss, no joining fee, no subscription. Call 01273 495820 or drop in at our regular coffee morning.

Play and Learn Together Evangelical Free Church, 1112.30pm (& every Thurs)

A friendly and fun group where you can play with your child (babies to rising 5’s) and help them to learn.

No charge and everyone welcome.

Contact the Children and Family Centre on 01403 864668 for more information.

Know Dementia

Meet to discuss fundraising ac- Henfield Medical Centre, 1.30tivities, consider requests for assis- 3.30pm (& every first Thurs) tance and organise social events. Drop-in for a chat.

Call David Pryor on 01273 494442.

Coach trip to Lullingstone Castle, home of Tom Hart-Dyke, leaving Henfield Voices the Henfield Hall 8.45am. For more Henfield Hall, 7.30-9pm (and

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Ditchling, 7.30pm

Thursday Circle

Free Church Hall, 2.30pm

Our Speaker will be the popular

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What’s on | SEPTEMBER 2014 Derek Heyman (hopefully with his 01403 710586 or 07708486973. little friend Cecil!), so do come along and enjoy his talk, refreshments will be served as usual.

Steyning Decorative and

Monday 8

Rotary Club of Henfield and Steyning

The Castle Inn Hotel, Bramber, 7.30pm (& every Thurs)

Fine Arts

Steyning Centre, 10am-12pm (& every 2nd Mon)

A convivial organisation combining business and social events and providing opportunities to meet like-minded people. Contact David Andrew 01903 816981 andrew@ greathampden.net

A lecture on ‘Henry Moore – a revolution in British Sculpture’ by Jo Walton, lecturer, publisher and Guide at The Tate galleries. Members and visitors (donation of £5) are warmly welcome. For further information please call 01903 368254 or 01903 816190

Macmillan Coffee & Cake Day

Henfield Hall, 2.30pm

Saturday 6

Sunnybank, West End Lane

Coffee, cakes and cream teas will be served in the garden from 10am-12pm and then from 2pm4pm. There will also be delicious cakes available to buy, as well as a raffle, tombola and competitions.

Planting in cloth

Sussex Prairies, 1-5pm

Record plant and flower drawings and paintings on cloth. These will then be stitched using a variety of techniques and can be finished as solo pieces or incorporated into a larger piece. Cost £30. See www. sussexprairies.co.uk.

Catholic Church Hall, 1.303.30pm (& every 2nd & 4th Thurs)

A jazz, swing and blues choir, made up of members of the community who may have a medical condition or not (it doesn’t really matter), no need to read music! £4 entry plus tea and biscuits. Call Jennie on 01273 494300 or email info@ knowdementia.co.uk

Friday 12

Comedy night in aid of the Adur Valley Fine Arts Society Argus Appeal ‘Your Country Needs You’ - Art & Design in WW1. Membership £29 per annum, guests £5, maximum 3 lectures a year. For more information call Jan Oswald on 01273 492702.

Tuesday 9 HDC Walk

Truleigh Hill, 2pm

5 miles, 2 hours. Meet at High Trees Car Park at the junction of the A283/A2037. Call Ann on 01903 297553.

Henfield Flower Club

Sunday 7

Henfield Hall, 2.15pm

Various pick-ups

Woodmancote Parish

BP Guild Annual senior citizens outing

Jazzled Choir

Nel de Yong Smith will be giving a demonstration with the intriguing title ‘Florabunda Dance’. Visitors are very welcome. Admission £5.

Horatios Bar, Brighton, 7.30-11pm

If you enjoy a great night out with riotously funny comedians, this is the event for you. £15 including fish and chip supper.

Saturday 13

Blackfoot Lodge & Spirit of the West Sussex Prairies, (& Sun 14th)

Our native American enthusiasts will join us for a camp and exhibition relating to the life of the Americans from the North American Plains. See website for further details.

HDC Walk

Wiston/Steyning, 9am

Downland Dog Walk. 2 miles, 1¼ hours. Park in one of the Steyning car parks if possible. Call Sally on 07720 850064.

You are invited to join in the coach Council Meeting Spinning & Dyeing trip or dinner or both. If you require workshop further information, contact Neil Parish Hall, Woodmancote, Sussex Prairies, 10am-4pm or Kenneth on 01273 491074 or 7.30pm (& every 2nd Tues) 01273 956243.

Email woodmancoteparishcoun- This workshop covers the basics of fleece sorting, spinning (including cil@gmail.com for information.

More pages by stages the use of a drop spindle and then Sussex Prairies, 10am-4pm a spinning wheel), colour blending and dyeing. Cost £50. Please wear By the end of the day you will have Knit & Natter old clothes and bring an apron. See created an individual journal to www.sussexprairies.co.uk for more which you can add and embellish The Lounge, Rayner Court, further if you wish. Cost £70 to in- 10.30am-12pm (every 2nd Weds) information. clude all materials. See www.sus- We knit gift items and children’s Steyning Music Society sexprairies.co.uk. clothes for various charities. There is something for everyone to knit Steyning Centre, 7.30pm HDC Walk whatever their ability or interest. Come to hear the fabulous Gould Washington, 10am For more information or to do- Piano Trio who will play music by Steyning Circular, 9 miles, 3½ nate wool, contact Jean on 01273 Schumann, Macmillan & Schubert. www.steyningmusicsociety.org hours. Meet at Washington South 493171.

Downs Way car park. Call Mick on 01903 745971.

Wednesday 10

Netball

Henfield Leisure Centre, 5-6pm (& every Sunday)

Thursday 11

Tuesday 16

St Peter’s Church, 10.3011.30am (& every 2nd Thurs)

Henfield Guide Hut (every 3rd Tues)

Coffee Morning

Trefoil Guild

Open to anyone over the age of 18 Everybody welcome (over 16’s). Join us in St Peters Church for who is willing to support our aims.

For more information call Edna on fresh coffee and homemade cakes. Come and join us! For more infor-

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SEPTEMBER 2014 | What’s on mation call Mary on 01273 492351 to be advised. or Jane on 01403 710061.

Bill Posters

Wednesday 17

Woodmancote and Henfield WI Henfield Hall, 2.15pm

A talk with samples entitled ‘Chocolate Experience’ will be given by Dawn Shrives. Tea will be served, there will be a ‘Flower of the Month’ competition, and a Produce Stall.

New members always welcome; for further details telephone 492419.

Friday 19 HDC Walk

Cuckfield and Ansty, 10am

will be Band

Henfield Hall, 8-11pm

Playing everything from banjo to saxophone, musical saw to teapot, the former members of the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band, Temperance Seven and Bob Kerr’s Whoopee Band will entertain you with fun, laughs and musical mayhem.

Tickets (£15) are available form Jasmines Florist, Henfield and the Henfield Club.

Tuesday 23

Evangelical Free Church Hall, 7.30pm

Members will show and discuss some of the photographs taken during the summer. New chairman Alec Pelham will also reveal some of his secrets for improving images. New members welcome -email alec.pelham@btinternet.com.

Saturday 20

Needle felting workshop

Shipley, 10am

Sussex Prairies, 10am-4pm

Thursday 25 4Sight

Day Centre, Henfield, 10.30am12pm (& every last Thurs)

Opportunity for those with sight impairments to meet and socialise with others suffering from sight problems. Occasional speakers, games, quizes, plus tea and coffee. Call 01273 454343 or email shoreham@4sightsussex.co.uk

Saturday 27 Hopfest

Henfield Club, 1pm

See news item for more information.

Jumble Sale

Henfield Hall, 2pm

In aid of Henfield Guide Hut. Auction at 2.30 pm plus raffle and tombola. For collection of Jumble please contact David Marshall 01403 864591 in the week before.

Sunday 28

Little House on the Prairie

HDC Walk

5½ miles mostly flat (5 stiles), no 5 miles with some inclines and dogs. Meet in the Countryman stiles. No dogs. Meet at White- Inn car park. Call Geoff on 01403 man’s Green car park. Call Emmy 258180. on 01403 255517 or Margaret on 01403 262311.

Henfield Camera Club

Giant pumpkin growing competition

Sussex Prairies, 9.45am-4pm

A joint parent and child course – using a variety of simple stitch and bonding techniques, create a unique record of your house and garden with a member of your family. Cost £60. See www.sussexprairies.co.uk for more information.

Henfields Strongest Man / Woman challenge Henfield Leisure Centre

An exciting novice competition for anyone who wants a challenge against other strong novice lifters.

See advert for more information, log onto www.henfieldleisure.co.uk or call 01273 494984.

Hymns and Pimms

St Andrews Church, Edburton 6pm

Partridge Green (until Sun 28th)

A songs of praise evening at St Andrew’s Church. Everyone is welcome to come and have a glass of Pimms and sing their hearts out.

Needle felting is a dry felting process which involves no sewing, in- See news item for more details stead it uses a special needle with Coffee morning notches. Cost £30 includes all ma- Henfield Hall, 10.30am-12pm terials. See www.sussexprairies.

Come along and join us for coffee, HDC Walk co.uk for more information. tea and cake plus raffle in aid of the Henfield, 10am WEA Henfield branch Henfield Trefoil Guild.

6 miles, no dogs. Meet at HenHenfield Hall, 2.30-4.30pm field Cricket Ground. Call Mike on 01403 242564.

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Contact Nicky Bidwell on 07769 339 174 01273 494002

Tuition tailored to all levels of ability

Support for Theory Test offered Discount for Block Bookings

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PHB shares a 2014 Sussex Heritage Award success for their works at Wakehurst Place for Kew Gardens.

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his local Albourne based firm is well known for their plant hire and ground-works contracting and are enjoying the glory of a first place Award for their Lakes and Ponds division’s hard work. The Award was announced last month for Kew Gardens at Wakehurst Place for the restoration of Westwood Lake and the improvements for visitor access in what was described by one of the judges as “A well-executed project that already appears well-established and in keeping with its surroundings; a very technically challenging project to accomplish, the old silt had to be pumped 500 metres through a steep SSSI ancient woodland as part of the restoration.”

all involved with can be truly proud of.”

News of the Award comes at a time when PHB are enjoying growing success within their Lakes and Ponds division. With two dedicated teams offering a wealth of knowledge gained over decades of de-silting and construction projects coupled with the expert backing of Contracts Manager Jon Davis and Managing Director Peter Haworth-Booth, the company is well placed to serve the needs of both domestic and commercial clients when it comes to lakes, ponds and large-scale landscaping.

The company’s current clients include the Wildfowl and Wetland Trust, South Downs National Park Authority, National Trust, Wildlife Trusts, Natural England and West PHB, as Principal Contactor on site, were entirely Sussex County Council as well as many private estates responsible for both the de-silting works and over 1.5km and homeowners. of access path improvements around the lake and Specialists in clay ponds, lined ponds, dam and weir gardens over a two year period in a contract worth over repair primarily throughout Sussex, Surrey, Kent and £400K to the company. Contracts Manager Jon Davis Hampshire, PHB are always keen to undertake contracts explains “It was a real pleasure to be involved with the closer to home. Should you be considering renovation project, which was certainly not without it’s challenging of an existing lake or pond, or the construction of a new moments, understandable for a contract of this scale and feature, please visit www.lakes-ponds.co.uk for more complexity; through these challenges we forged a close details. partnership with Kew’s excellent team at Wakehurst to Look out for an appearance on Channel 4’s new produce a Sussex Heritage Award-winning landscape that

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News | SEPTEMBER 2014 raised at their Proms in the Park held in the garden of Red Oaks. We are most grateful to those that have donated and also offered help and trust that more of you will assist us in this very worthwhile project.”

Mike Beardall and Mike Morgan

FOR THE LOVE OF HOPS Photograph by Mike Beardall

HENFIELD SCOUT HUT FUNDRAISING NEWS In July the Henfield Scouts received a massive boost towards their fundraising target of £130,000 to build a new scout hut - a cheque for more than £4,000 from Henfield Gardens and Arts. Nick Cryer, treasurer of Gardens and Arts said: “We are delighted to support this very worthwhile project for the village.” Mike Morgan, Scout Hut fund treasurer, said: “This was an outstanding contribution to our funds, which now stand at over £25,000. On behalf of the Building Appeal we wish to thank all those who opened their gardens, arranged music events or had special displays during the Festival Gardens and Arts weekend and donated their collections to the new Scout Centre. Thanks must also go to the organisers of the event for nominating us as their chosen charity which raised a fantastic sum of £4,600. We also wish to thank Brass Fusion and Sidonie Winter for donating £125 which they

Dark Star’s Hopfest is back this year and set to be bigger and better than ever. After attracting record numbers of visitors (over 2,000) last year, Hopfest has become a traditional meet-up event for beer fans across the region, who to flock to the brewery to enjoy the music, food and of course a beer or two. As usual visitors can expect free beer tasting sessions across a wide range of Dark Star beers along with a hop exhibition, street art displays and live music from a number of great local bands. And as per tradition, Morris Dancers will entertain including the mysteriously gothic Mythago Morris Men - a display not to be missed!

James Cuthbertson of Dark Star said: “We’re all really looking forward to hosting Hopfest again this year.

We were blown away by the number of visitors last year and if early interest is anything to go by, we can look forward to a great turn-out. There’ll be lots to see, do, and of course taste – it’s set to be a fantastic weekend.” Celebrations will kick-off on Friday 26 September at 7.30pm at The Partridge pub when the season’s first barrels of Dark Star Green Hop IPA (a beer brewed using fresh hops from this year’s harvest) will be tapped. A mass of events will follow over the weekend September of 27 to 28 at the brewery including: live music from a number of local bands; beer tastings; Morris Dancing; artwork created throughout the day; local food and craft stalls; and much more!

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SEPTEMBER 2014 | News 10 years old, a colouring competition prize. Proceeds will be in aid of our historically significant local Scout Group which needs to rebuild its hut. Come and join us for a typically friendly rural village event. All entries to arrive before 12 noon! For further information ring Jo on 07750 459453.

Kenneth McIntosh

STEYNING ARTS IN ARUNDEL Photograph by Mike Beardall

HART CLIMBERS CELEBRATE RAISING £4,800 Last month we reported that the team of seven from HART (Henfield Area Response Team) who climbed the three Peaks (Ben Nevis, Scarfell Pike and Snowdon) within 24 hours back in June had raised £2,000.

The donations have continued to roll in since then and the team, together with their drivers, sponsors and supporters gathered at The White Hart to celebrate raising a massive £4,800 for HART. If you would like to support the team, it’s not too late to donate online: https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/hartchallenge

PHILATELY If you are a stamp collector did you know that there is a local club that covers the Henfield and Partridge Green areas? Mid-Sussex Philatelic Society is based in Burgess Hill and holds regular meetings in the afternoons and evenings. There are also visits from and to other societies, competitions, plus the opportunity to purchase items from our travelling boxes at very competitive prices. If you’d like to know more, please call me on 01273 493765.

Will Stern

GIANT PUMPKIN GROWING COMPETITION The Henfield Club in Cagefoot Lane is pleased to announce its annual giant pumpkin competition (by weight) to be held on Saturday 27 September commencing at 1pm. Live happy street music, face painting and a BBQ promises this to be a fun filled day.

Prizes will be given for the largest pumpkin and for the most original dressed pumpkin and for the under

Steyning Arts are excited to announce and invite you to their newest venture, a showpiece exhibition during September at the fantastic new Arundel museum.

Come and see the beautiful paintings and photography on the weekend of 11-14 September. Fall in love with our gorgeous jewellery and be inspired by the stained glass that our co-operative of well-known and up and coming artists produce. We aim to make our artwork accessible to everyone and offer quality, diverse and exciting works often inspired by our beautiful and rugged surroundings the South Downs. We have pieces suitable to every taste and budget and always ensure there is at least one exhibiting artist at the venue to give you the chance to meet and chat to us about our work. For more information see www. steyningarts.co.uk Sarah Duffield

LEGAL CHALLENGE TO BARRATT’S DEVELOPMENT At the Hands Off Henfield AGM in July we announced that we believed Horsham District Council was planning a Legal challenge to the Appeal decision in favour of Barratts development in West End Lane. We have received the following confirmation from HDC. “We have indeed submitted a s.288 challenge against the Inspector’s decision, and this was lodged at the Court of Justice last Monday afternoon (14 July).

The grounds of the challenge are on the basis of the Inspector failing to have regard to the views out of the site in terms of the design of the development, thereby failing to take the opportunity to improve the character of the area (paragraph 64 of the NPPF).”

This means that the court will review the Planning Inspectorates decision following the appeal to allow the development to go ahead. As a result there is still a chance of the Appeal decision being overturned.

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News | SEPTEMBER 2014 the one mile event, aimed at juniors. Our oldest competitor was 85 years ‘young’, while the youngest was “some bit younger” at just four years old!

First home in the four mile race was Alan Silvester of Arena 80 AC, in 24:10 - a blistering pace on a hot day that forced us to put a drinks station in at just two miles! The first woman was Lara Barazzuol of Lewes AC in 27:01. In the one mile race the winner was Rupert Guiel of Arunners, in 5:25 with first lady being Katie Ridley of Worthing Harriers in 6:40. Our thanks to all who helped make this a great success, including Simon and all the staff at Henfield Leisure Centre, and of course all the Henfield Joggers who gave up their time. Full details and information at: www.henfieldjoggers.co.uk Paul Crowe

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HENFIELD JOGGERS SEVEN STILES FUN RUN

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We may not have had full sun as the skies above Henfield had a lot of cloud, but my goodness it was a warm and humid day on Sunday 27 July! The annual Seven Stiles run (this year kindly sponsored by Alex Coles of Coles Automotive www.colesautomotive. co.uk) is organised by Henfield Joggers as part of the West Sussex Fun Run League, with Clubs from all over Sussex competing. The event is also open to anyone - one competitor was even from the Czech Republic (although currently working over here)! Nearly 400 runners competed in the four mile event, which led people on a course that went down to the River Adur along the bank and back to Henfield Leisure Centre. More than 50 younger runners competed in

The Hurstpierpoint Singers are recommencing rehearsals, under the direction of Paul Simpson, on Monday 8 September 8 in the Methodist Church on Cuckfield Road in Hurstpierpoint at 7.30pm. If you enjoy singing do come along. We will be looking forward to the Village Christmas concert, which consists of seasonal music and readings, and to the spring performance of Faure’s Requiem. There will again be an open rehearsal, as part of the Hurst Festival, on Monday 22 September when you are invited to come and listen or join in as the mood takes you – you might even find that making music together can be fun. For more information please contact Joan Denley on 01273 834534.

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SEPTEMBER 2014 | News tained by Henfield Parish Council’s Lighting and Open Spaces group. Chairman Ray Osgood said; “This is a big investment but we consider it money well spent.

The railings and safety gate are a vast improvement on the existing park and we can see from today how well used it will be and what pleasure it will bring to children and young families. We’re grateful to Charles Church for their contribution.”

Kim Stevens, who lives in Henfield, attended the opening with her three year old daughter. “We walk to school this way with my six year old son and we’ve been watching the construction. It’s been much anticipated and a real improvement on the old play area which was starting to look a little tired.”

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The sun shone and children flocked to the play park adjacent to the Kings Field in Henfield for the ‘grand opening’ of the newly renovated play area on 25 July.

Abby Furber cut the ribbon, assisted by Henfield Parish Council Chairman Ray Osgood and Parish Councillor Digby Stephenson. The new equipment, which cost in the region of £43k, includes climbing frames, tunnels, see-saws and slides as well as safety surfaces with fencing with safety gate.

It has been mainly funded by a Section 106 planning contribution from Charles Church, developers of the phase 2 Parsonage Estate. The balance has been met by the Parish Council precept. The original play area was installed in 2000 as the village millennium project and it will continue to be cared for and main-

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Mary Jones and family will once again be hosting a day of coffee and cakes in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Last year, four generations of the family baked a wonderful array of treats and managed to raise over £1500 for this very worthy cause.

This year, the event will be held on Saturday 6 September at Sunnybank, West End Lane, Henfield, BN5 9RF. Coffee, cakes and cream teas will be served in the garden from 10am-12pm and then from 2pm-4pm. There will also be delicious cakes available to buy, along with a raffle, tombola and other competitions to help boost donations.

IN MEMORY OF PAMELA GRACE KELLY - 1930-2014 Pam, a mother to Andrea, Julie and Robert and grandmother to seven grandchildren, came to Henfield with her husband Terry in 1973. Their love of playing the addictive game of competitive bridge soon brought them into contact with like-minded local players. Their combined efforts brought about the establishment of the very first bridge Club in Henfield - the Henfield Duplicate Bridge Society.

With her skills, both as a bridge player and an administrator (she was a former branch manager of a Building Society), Pam was elected to the Congress Society, a post she held with enormous success for 25 years. Each year the Henfield Club held a bridge playing tournament and during the many years Pam held office, the number of teams competing increased year by year. In her final, year of office well over 60 teams were playing competitive duplicate bridge!

Pam was a popular and highly respected member of the bridge-playing community both here in Henfield and throughout Sussex. Pam’s Requiem funeral held at Corpus Christi on Thursday 10 July reflected the high regard for her when over 120 mourners came to the service including a former Chairman of the English Bridge Union.

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‘THANK YOU’ FROM BRIGHTON WELSH MALE VOICE CHOIR Our concert was a fabulous success – we raised the grand sum of £2,156.82 for the MacMillan Cancer Support Charity.We would like to thank the local businesses and friends in and around Henfield who so kindly donated some great prizes for our raffle, and to the audience who supported us so well on the night.

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News | SEPTEMBER 2014 STONEPIT COTTAGE KENNELS AND CATTERY UPDATE We would like to thank everyone who has supported us at the Kennels. Contrary to local rumours, we at the kennels wish to assure all our customers, old and new that we are still open for business as usual and hope to continue for the foreseeable future. Thanks also for the letters and phone calls of support over the last few stressful years.

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WEST MILL FARM Lyall Payne from New Zealand (LTPayne@actrix. co.nz) is researching the life of Mrs Muriel Wood of West Mill Farm and her involvement with breeding Afghan hounds before World War 2. If you have any memories of her, or can help in any way, please get in touch via the email or through Alan Barwick at Henfield Museum (01273 493155).

and safer district by reducing health-related alcohol problems and crime-related concern areas such as anti-social behaviour and drink-driving. This year has already seen 1,700 pupils engaged in Alcohol Awareness Health and Alcohol Awareness Safety.

Horsham Matters’ Substance Misuse Manager, Dann Morris said “It is fantastic to receive further recognition and funding for the project and gain a new community partner with this much appreciated donation”.

NWSS founder Andy Stonestreet said “The donation is part of NWSS’s ongoing commitment to help fund and support local charitable organisations and youth projects where we can. We are only too pleased to provide some financial help to this worthy project”.

The supporters club have donated over £1,000 to local charities, junior football and youth sporting groups this year.

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KINDERSLEY CHARITABLE NWSS DONATE TO MOCKTAIL TRUST As many readers will know, the Kindersley Trust APPRENTICE Horsham-based Brighton & Hove Albion supporters club, North West Sussex Seagulls (NWSS) have donated £250 to Mocktail Apprentice. The Horsham District based ‘Mocktail Apprentice’ is an interactive and innovative project delivered by Horsham Matters that empowers young people to explore safe and responsible alternatives to alcohol, whilst developing key employability skills. This in turn creates a healthier

is a Charitable Trust, the object of which is to benefit the inhabitants of Henfield. It does not make grants to individuals but towards projects (large or small) of organisations that benefit residents of all ages in our community.

Last year, grants totalling £1,830 were made to: Friends of Henfield Medical Practice Trust as a contribution to the cost of purchase of an otoscope (£700); to Busy Bee Play Group for the renewal of a play kitchen (£130); and to Henfield Leisure Centre towards the purchase of equipment for use in the GP referral Scheme and in children’s activities (£1,000).

The Committee does not make grants towards running expenses but will be happy to consider applications from charities, societies or organisations for assistance towards specific projects or needs. This year’s meeting will once more be in early December.

Written applications giving details of the project or need should be sent to the Chairman, Kindersley Trust, c/o Griffith Smith Farrington Webb LLP of Croft House, High Street, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9DJ, to arrive before Friday, 14 November 2014.

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The Oil-Club has launched a club for Henfield and the surrounding area. The oil club is an independent organisation and has no links to any of the suppliers.

The club’s aim is simple -to reduce the cost of heating oil for our members as much as we can. The Oil-Club already manages over 3,000 clubs across the country.

By grouping our deliveries by village or postcode sector and the bulk-purchase ability of the Oil-Club, we are able to negotiate with our panel of suppliers the best bulk purchase price for heating oil and pass on the saving to our members. As the membership grows, so does the negotiating power of the Oil-Club.

A village with 100 members will save between 150 180 heavy duty vehicle trips through your village – a big saving on wear and tear to our roads and the environment. If you would like to join or find out more about the club, please visit www.oil-club.co.uk Sally Alldis

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SEPTEMBER 2014 | News important this village feels about all those young men who gave their lives in the past for us.”

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For our annual outing this year we went to Eastbourne. After meeting up at the Henfield Hall we were served tea or coffee before boarding the coach. The sun was shining and it was a lovely journey, arriving just in time for our fish and chip lunch at the Harry Ramsden Restaurant. After lunch we all made our way for a walk along the sea front. Wheelchairs were provided for those having difficulty walking – pushed by our band of volunteer helpers (what would we do without them?). All the arrangements were made by Mo Michie and Maureen Dexter for which we all thank them very much. After an ice cream on the pier we made our way home. Judging by the sight of all the smiling faces I think everyone enjoyed the day. As one member was heard to say; “roll on next year!” The Henfield Self Help Group now has some spaces for new members. Interested? Visit us at the Henfield Hall Garden Room on a Tuesday and find out what we do, or telephone Maureen on 494335.

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Crowds gathered at Henfield War Memorial on Monday 4 August for the ‘Lights Out’ ceremony to remember the centenary of the outbreak of World War One. Around 200, many carrying candles, arrived at the memorial following a church service at St Peters.

Veterans of the Second World War led the tributes and laid a wreath of poppies at the memorial outside Henfield Club, which was originally founded as the Comrades Club at the end of WW1. A moving silence followed bugler Tim Radmall’s playing of Last Post as the candles were put out. Former Royal Navy Lt. Commander Digby Stephenson addressed the crowd, saying: “We remember that these young men gave their lives in a terrible war that affected every fam- STARTING OR RETURNING TO ily in the land. We will never forget their sacrifice and their names will live forever on Henfield’s War Memo- RUNNING? rial.” Remembrance Day and Poppy organiser Mike Come and join Henfield Joggers next ‘beginners / Morgan said: “This tremendous turnout shows how returners to running’ programme on Wednesday 17 September 2014 at 7pm at Henfield Leisure Centre.

This is an eight week walk/run programme building up to a 3-4 mile run, and all levels are welcome, with both on and off road running. We don’t charge for the course because we want to encourage as many people as possible to get fit. All that we ask is that you join Henfield Joggers, which is a mere £10 and brings the benefits of membership too since we are a friendly club for whom socialising is as important as the running!

For more information just contact us at: beginners@ henfieldjoggers.co.uk, or turn up on the night. If you’re already running and just want some additional motivation, advice, or simply to run with like-minded people, then come and meet us. There’s no pressure to join immediately so come and check us out first. www.henfieldjoggers.co.uk Paul Crowe

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News | SEPTEMBER 2014 VACCINATIONS AT HENFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE Are you at risk from flu this winter? Even if you feel healthy, you should have the free flu vaccination if you are pregnant or have a serious health condition (for example if you have a heart problem, a chest complaint or breathing difficulties; lowered immunity due to disease or treatment; liver disease; had a stroke or a transient ischaemic attack (TIA); diabetes; a neurological condition; a problem with your spleen).

You should also consider having the vaccination is you are: aged 65 years or over; live in a residential or nursing home; the main carer of an older or disabled person; or live in a household contact of an immunecompromised person. The walk-in flu clinics are being held on Tuesday from 2-4pm and on Wednesday from 4-6pm from 7 October. This year flu immunisation is also being offered to children aged between two and four years old by appointment at the surgery.

We are also offering the routine shingles vaccination for those residents born between 2 September 1943 and 1 September 1944, as well as a catch-up programme for residents born between 2 September 1934 and 1 September 1936. The shingles vaccination is offered with flu immunisation by appointment between 29 September - 3 October. Finally, we are offering the Meningitis C vaccination for students aged between 17-25 years old who are attending university for further education for the first time by appointment at the surgery. For information on all vaccinations please visit our website www.henfieldmedicalcentre. co.uk or call into the surgery to pick up a leaflet.

ROTARY CLUB OF STEYNING & HENFIELD WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS There are three main reasons why members join Rotary Club: Fellowship - Rotary is a convivial organisation combining business and social events. It gives opportunities to meet like-minded people, to become more involved in local activities and to learn more. Diversity - Rotary is probably the most diverse organisation in the world. Giving back - it is the environment for giving back to the community at large.

Your local Rotary Club meets every Thursday evening in Upper Beeding. For more information contact me on 01903 816981.

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THE BOOK NOOK If you haven’t been to the ‘Book Nook’ in the Chapel, The Street, Fulking, then do come as you’ll be in for a pleasant surprise. We have a great selection of books, CDs, and DVD’s. It is open on Saturdays from 11-30am to 2-30pm until the end of September.

From October until March we are having monthly Book Sales on the second Sunday of the month from 11am to 4pm. We are open on Wednesdays from 10am to 11-30am all year round. All proceeds to St Andrew’s church, Edburton.

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SEPTEMBER 2014 | News THANK YOU FROM PCSO Henfield PCSO Charlene Parsons woudl like to thank several local residents who gave information which led to the arrest of four people from Northcroft for drug related offences. Officers attended the property in July and discovered several cannabis plants.

Charges were later made.

Charlene would like to remind people that they can report any concerns they have by dialling 101 or her direct number 07787 685711. She will be discussing this issue in a future BN5 magazine.

talked about the history behind his creation when he came to Henfield in November last year.

Our winter talks start in October when Steven Edney will tell us all the latest news and happenings at the Secret Gardens of Sandwich. Non-members/ visitors are welcome to attend these talks, entrance is £3. Entrance for members is of course free. More details about our friendly club can be obtained from our Membership Secretary, Linda Beresford, linda@ slugbandit.co.uk or phone 01273 492497.

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PETER JAMES BACKS HENFIELD AUCTION OF SIR CLIFF RICHARD’S STAGE WAISTCOAT LEISURE CENTRE APPEAL Crime thriller writer Peter James is backing Henfield Leisure Centre’s plan to build a new soft play area costing £350,000 - and he has already made donations from book signings.

The author, who is famous for the Roy Grace detective novels set in Brighton, lives in the area and believes the extension to the leisure centre will provide a vital facility for youngsters. Eric Holder, Leisure Centre Chairman, said: “We are delighted that Peter is to be a leading supporter of our appeal. He has been very generous with his time and money and we are extremely grateful.”

The soft play extension will be a bespoke multi-tiered activity area for children aged 2-12 years old, with slides, climbing areas, scramble nets, ball pit, and obstacles to squeeze through which will enable children to play in a secure environment. “It will be a confidence builder for them and allow mums, dads and carers to enjoy a cup of coffee knowing their children are safe,” continued Eric. “The facility will be available to just turn up and play and will be available to hire for children’s parties.” Donations to the appeal can be given to the Leisure Centre, Northcroft, Henfield, BN5 9QB. For more information call Eric Holder on 07730 925941.

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HENFIELD GARDEN CLUB September sees the last of our coach outings for the year and we are looking forward to another meticulously organised day by Ann Jury - many thanks Ann, you also always arrange excellent weather! We are visiting Lullingstone Castle to see the World Garden created by Tom Hart Dyke, who so enthusiastically

The Mary How Trust for Cancer Prevention is to auction a waistcoat that belonged to Sir Cliff Richard to raise funds for its health screening service. The black sequinned stage waistcoat has been donated by Anthony and Stella Capo-Bianco from West Chiltington, who originally won it at the Arundel Festival auction in 2000. The waistcoat comes with signed authentication from Sir Cliff Richard himself. It will be sold on ebay in September – you can find it from Wednesday 10 September at www.ebay.co.uk or follow the link from the Mary How Trust’s Facebook page: www. facebook.com/maryhowtrust The Mary How Trust offers health screenings to spot the early signs of cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Instead of a fixed fee they invite donations that are dependent on ability to pay, so men and women from all walks of life can benefit. Roanne Moore-Loizides, the charity’s Fundraising Manager, explains, “Our supporters are wonderful, and help to transform people’s lives with donations and fundraising. We’re so grateful to Mr and Mrs Capo-Bianco for this gift, and we hope many people will take part.

It’s a chance for the lucky winner to own a piece of pop history!”

HENFIELD PARISH COUNCIL At its last meeting Henfield Parish Council was delighted to receive a short presentation from Andrea Agarwal who runs a diving business on a small island in the Philippines which was devastated by a massive typhoon last November. Henfield Community donated £2,500 to an appeal launched by her father, Parish Councillor Arun Agarwal and this money was used to fund the re-building of 15 of Andrea’s employees family homes destroyed by the storm.

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News | SEPTEMBER 2014 At the meeting Council also welcomed Tony Duggan as a new Member on his co-option to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Miah Babel earlier in the year. All Henfield residents are reminded that the present Parish Council runs until May 2015 when there will be an election for a new Council. If joining Council as an elected Member is something you may consider, all Council meetings are open to the public and you would be advised to come and watch a meeting in action. More details regarding both meeting dates and other Council business can be found on the Council website www.henfield.gov.uk

FIGHT TO SAVE DAY CENTRE Henfield Day Centre is a precious resource for the village, providing support to older people in need and respite for their carers and families. With an ageing population it is likely to become even more important in the future. Yet it is under threat of closure as West Sussex County Council makes cuts to balance its budget.

A team of local volunteers from the Henfield Community Partnership is now fighting to keep the centre open by finding alternative care providers and sources of funding. Over the last month they have been talking to as many care organisations and other potential users as possible.

A spokesperson said “Fortunately, there has been a great deal of interest and we are optimistic that a solution can be found. There is no doubt that the Day Centre building is underutilised at the moment.

It might be possible to provide a much wider range of services to benefit the local community. The team has until September to develop its proposal. We will report on progress in the October BN5 and via the Henfield Hub. Steve Bailey

A six-piece band blasted forth with Good Morning Baltimore and all 150+ performers came on seamlessly from all directions, waving and greeting the audience –a great way to get the atmosphere going and greet their public. To share the afternoon performance they invited The Sussex Harmonisers Barbershop Chorus, local choir Kaleidoscope Singers and the icing on the cake, soloist Stella Luczkowski who brought her professionalism, charisma and fantastic voice to light the stage!

Their birthday celebrations came to a climax with a party at Wiston House in Steyning. The weather was perfect so our champagne cocktails could be taken out into the grounds. A slideshow of DVD’s and photos from their last 10 years was shown, a buffet, live music from the fabulous Jazz Canons, a presentation to their conductor Zoe Peate and dancing brought the celebrations to an unforgettable climax. Words alone cannot express the wonderful atmosphere, joy and fun we had. Here’s to the next 10 years.

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HENFIELD RADMALLS SUPPORTING ST BARNABAS Henfield funeral directors Radmalls are supporting the Friends of St. Barnabas with a display in their window in the High Street. “We are delighted to have their support,” says Fred McComas, of the Henfield Friends. The St Barnabas Hospice in Worthing is wellsupported in Henfield with a charity shop and thriving Friends group.

CANTATRICE CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF SINGING IN STYLE! The 150 strong ladies choir Cantatrice based in Steyning and Horsham and conducted by Zoe Peate celebrated not once, but twice in style. On Sunday 20 July they performed their first ever show ‘Putting on the Glitz’ and that’s exactly what they did. Gone were the statement bright turquoise drape cardigans and on were the glamour ball gowns and dresses making a stunning first impact on a capacity audience at The Drama Hall, Steyning Grammar School.

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The group is growing but there are still spaces available if you would like to come and join in. We are at the Henfield Hall every Wednesday at 7.30pm for an hour and a half of song and laughter (cost £7.) We sing songs in a variety of styles from many cultures as well as our own and there is no need to read music as everything is taught by ear. Young voices and male voices are particularly welcome. There is no audition but if you’re not sure how your voice will fit in or would just like to ‘try us out’ your first session will cost only £5! The new term begins on Wednesday September 10th. For further information contact Monica on 07788 166173. email: monmaloney@googlemail.com

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LONDON COACH TRIP November seems a long way away but the last trip of the year to London will soon be upon us! Why not join us for a day’s shopping, or a theatre matinee, an art exhibition or just sightseeing on Thursday 20 November? Tickets are available so if you would like to join us for a day in London please ring Gill on 07713161343 to book. As usual the coach will leave Henfield Post Office Bus Stop at 8.45am and leave London from the Waldorf Hotel, Aldwych at 6.15pm.

The cost of a single return ticket is £15.

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HENFIELD VOICES DEBUT On Sunday June 15th Henfield came alive to the sound of African music! A group of singers from Henfield Voices contributed to the Open Gardens and Arts festivities with a colourful and joyful set of African songs and chants. As this was their first experience of singing in public there was some apprehension from the singers. However, right from the first beat of catchy rhythm and rich harmony, beaming smiles spread around the audience as hands began to clap

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Amanda said; “The last seven years has just flown by, we’d like to thank our fantastic chefs and the front of house team for helping to make the restaurant such a success. We love what we do, using seasonal Sussex produce means our menu is never the same. Our creative team, under the guidance of Chris, love this challenge and it makes our job really interesting. Most of all we’d like to thank our local customers who have dined with us over the years and returned again and again, we’re looking forward to welcoming you back to celebrate with us.”

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Neil is the Expedition Leader for a Flying for Heroes challenge in September (see our front cover) which will test the endurance and fortitude of eight exmilitary servicemen as they fly 1,000km across Kenya on Paratrikes. At the beginning of August, as I write this, the MOD have just given the team official clearance for the trip, the good news arrives as the recruits return home from a three week training camp in north-east Spain.

Neil’s penchant for the unusual and challenging may be a product of his early career as an SAS Troop Commander. He later ventured into the business world with the successful creation of a property development and construction company, which he sold to Balfour Beatty in 2010, allowing him to devote his time to expeditions, adventures and fundraising.

He lives in Small Dole with his wife, Caroline, who runs a successful catering company, and their three young children. Neil values living in such a lovely part of the world, which is why he chose to build a house here, on a beautiful spot with views across the downs to Chanctonbury Ring.

Neil’s achievements are fascinating and seem endless.

He has organized and led expeditions all over the world,

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scaling the Seven Summits and taking his friend Bear Grylls up Everest on one of his first expeditions back in 1998. He’s climbed Everest several times and has had some challenging experiences – getting caught in a storm that tragically killed 8 climbers half way up Everest was one he’d prefer not to repeat. He’s got an eye for the unusual and humorous, especially when it raises money for good causes – the Great Sussex Bath Race was his ‘baby’, now in it’s 3rd year and having raised £35k for hospices and charities so far.

He’s played golf at the North Pole (with an orange ball) and jet-skii’d around the UK with Bear. He owns the world’s first road legal Flying Car, which he drove and flew 10,000 miles from London to Timbuktu.

As Neil starts to talk about Flying for Heroes it’s easy to understand why he’s such a successful motivational speaker. He’s quietly enthusiastic with a confidence that is contagious; anything seems (and is) possible when met with this attitude. His approach to the wounded, injured and sick soldiers respects and values their past training and experience, he appreciates that because they have suffered the traumas of war this is no reason to treat them any differently. The physical differences can be overcome; the paratrikes are specially adapted for those that are missing limbs or have reduced mobility. They need to train and achieve their licenses just like all the other able bodied pilots, there are serious navigational exams to pass before they take to the skies.

Most importantly, being part of a ‘band of brothers’

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embarking on a seemingly impossible challenge like the Kenya paratrike, takes these men back to their time in the services and gives them the adrenaline kick which is missing from their civilian lives. Neil explained; “Many of the team are PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) sufferers and this ‘esprit de corps’ is a great healer. We had 50 applications for the expedition, seven made it through – we don’t make allowances for disability and the achievements of every member of this team will be the same as those of an able-bodied soldier. It’s a great leveler that the adapted trikes don’t leave the limbless at a disadvantage, they can enjoy the same sense of freedom.”

The challenge starts at Mount Kilimanjaro on the border with Tanzania in September. The team will make their epic 1,000km journey in three weeks to Mount Kenya in the north. They will fly up the Rift Valley, experiencing some spectacular views of jungle, rivers and mountains. It’s a beautiful but dangerous landscape, they will be sleeping in the bush and making good use of their army survival training, and although the team are shadowed on the ground by the Land Rover support vehicles, they are very much alone when faced with the elements in the skies.

It’s inspiring to read the stories of the men in the team

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on the Flying for Heroes website. One of them, Edward Stroud, sums up the importance of expeditions like this. “Flying for Heroes has been the first really positive thing to happen to me over recent years. Not only has it given me focus and something to look forward to but it was a ‘hand up’ out of the situation. This is what Flying for Heroes is doing, showing people like me, at a time I needed a hand, that there is actually something out there that I can achieve…”

The expedition is being filmed for a TV documentary to help raise awareness of the challenges our injured servicemen and women face. Neil hopes this will be the start of many expeditions for F4H, as well as the start of flying for many of the team. “Flying is my first love and to see these guys embracing the freedom of the skies is just incredible. It’s also a foot on the ladder for them to work as flying instructors, with the ability to enthuse others to participate in this great sport.”

Flying for Heroes exists under the umbrella of Help for Heroes. You can donate to help the expedition by going to www.bmycharity.com/flyingforheroes or sending a cheque made payable to Help for Heroes, with F4H on the back, to: Help for Heroes, Phoenix Centre, Tedworth House, Tedworth, Wiltshire SP9 7AJ. Emma Osman

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SEPTEMBER 2014 | Kid’s stuff

Chatterbox celebrates eight happy years!

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hatterbox must be one of the most appropriately named groups in the village. A group of happy preschoolers busy exploring one activity then another; playing with their friends and the Chatterbox leaders; socializing and learning some important growing-up skills.

When I visit in August there are even more children than usual - it’s the school holidays and the siblings are welcomed back to join in the fun.

Chatterbox began in September 2006, set up by a group of Evangelical Church goers as an outreach group for younger members of the community. Anne Bland, Bob and Val Burley, Anne Simpson and Rosemary Farnham set about finding toys and activities for the children to do, with help from Pastor Rob Harris.

Before they knew it the group was a reality – meeting every Tuesday from 9.30-11.30am at the sunny little hall behind the Evangelical Church.

The groups’ hard work has paid dividends. Chatterbox now welcomes around 25 children each week.

Mums, dads and carers can enjoy a cup of tea and a chat while their little ones take part in a craft or activity, a puzzle or maybe a drink and a snack. Babies have their own little area with soft toys and mats to play on. The lovely new sunshine yellow furniture has brightened the room and the recently decorated hall looks cheerful and welcoming. Some of the children

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also join in Sunday School at the church; but there is no obligation to do so and all families are warmly welcomed, the emphasis is strongly on community.

Olwen Denman looks after the day-to-day running of the group. Well known to many ‘littlies’ in the village and a grandma herself, she has a huge amount of experience through working with children most of her career. “Our team work together to stimulate the children through play, getting them ready to move on to playgroup or school,” said Olwen. “They learn to share and broaden their friendships, learn motorskills and produce wonderful pictures. Picasso has nothing on the art our little ones produce!”

Chatterbox also provides a valuable breathing space for parents, a support group and some good advice from those who’ve ‘done it before’. After all, parenting doesn’t come with a handbook!

The Chatterbox ethos of ‘showing love and a sense of happiness to all through faith’ stands strong. If you’ve got a pre-schooler they’d love to see you on a Tuesday morning.

Chatterbox: every Tuesday 9.30-11.30 (except occasional school holiday dates – see www.bn5magazine.co.uk events listings for details) £1.50 entry per child.

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HENFIELD and WEST GRINSTEAD DEMENTIA FRIENDLY COMMUNITY UPDATE During the past eighteen months Know Dementia, your local charity, has supported Henfield and West Grinstead in becoming dementia friendly.

As Ambassadors for www.purpleangel-global.com, Know Dementia have arranged for the global Purple Angel symbol to be presented to your banks, medical centres and local shops, showing Henfield and West Grinstead Dementia Friendly Community are Dementia Aware. Look out for the badge in your local area.

Know Dementia have also organised, delivered or supported a variety of events to help develop a better understanding in the community including:

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a monthly basis - Dementia Friends sessions for 60+ members of the community - Dementia Friends sessions for Medical Centres, P.A.R.T., Banks

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including those with dementia - Sporting Moments – a weekly activity event for family members

and the persons diagnosed - A Think Local Act Personal Group (TLAP) including local

families and organisations working together to improve services - Visits to businesses in the villages with dementia information - Plus many other activities and production of materials

Should you wish to help us in any way or need advice or support, please contact: Know Dementia on Tel: 01273 494300 email: info@knowdementia.co.uk

The people of Henfield and West Grinstead have responded by raising funds for the charity locally or have identified the charity as one they wish to support in the future. Any funds raised go straight back into the community to support families and we are extremely grateful for the support we have received as we are all volunteers.

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Experts recommend an S-shaped spine when sitting, allowing the bones to stack properly and the muscles alongside to relax. By sitting in good posture, as you breathe, the spine lengthens and settles naturally, simulating circulation and promoting good health.

APPI Clinical Pilates can help to retrain your body to the ideal posture. The slow and controlled exercises performed in standing, sitting and lying down postures, have been shown to provide long-term results - developing better everyday functions and movements and helping to prevent those niggling aches and pains from creeping back.

I will be restarting my Absolute Beginners and Pilates & Walking Strong classes in September. Both of these classes focus on creating healthy habits for everyday life and are ideal for anyone wanting to experience the life changing benefits of Pilates for the first time.

Are you sitting comfortably? Let’s hope so. Although, to be honest, it would be better if you were reading this while standing up, or walking about, or doing the garden! Recently a huge amount of analysis and research has been done which successfully proves the importance of continuous daily activity - sitting for long periods, is much worse for us than first thought.

Even very fit people with a regular and consistent exercise routine are reducing the longevity of their lives and increasing their likelihood of developing diabetes, cardiovascular disease and kidney disease simply by sitting for long stretches of time.

This could be because when you are seated, the lack of movement decreases blood flow throughout your body, reducing the efficiency of all your biological processes. Regular exercise is, of course, a major contributor to general good health, but it is vital to keep moving for the rest of the day too. This is not Liz Marks, APPI Clinical Pilates Teacher at all easy if you have a sedentary job, but research Visit www.lizmarkspilates.co.uk or call me on shows, that just breaking your concentration every 01273 495911 for more information. fifteen minutes to get up and take a few paces can

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clubs in the surrounding villages. These are mainly on winter Sunday afternoons. We don’t play in any really competitive leagues, so all of our games are amongst friends.

There is no dress code so there is no expensive kit to buy, although you must bring smooth flat soled shoes to change into. It is very important not to get grit or even mud on to the mats - that is the only rule to worry about to begin with.

So come and give it a try. On Friday morning come by 9.45 am (with your flat shoes) so we can meet you and get you into a game which starts at 10am. At 11am you get coffee or tea and biscuits, all included for £2.50 a morning. We look forward to you joining us for As far as I know, the game originated in Ireland in the many sessions of this enjoyable game.

1940’s for outdoor bowlers to keep their hand in durDerek Rogers, Chairman, Henfield Short Mat Bowling ing the winter. An obstacle placed halfway was added Club to make the game harder and also safer. This has traditionally been a block of wood but has recently been superseded by a sprung device which removes the continual need to walk up and down to reposition it every time it is knocked by a wayward bowl.

This is a really good way to spend a Friday morning.

The players are sorted out into teams of two, three or four depending on the number of players who turn up. The play is just like you’ve seen on the grass outdoors or on the bright blue carpet on the television.

Play is very friendly and not really competitive even though your team is trying hard to win the morning.

We do have some competitions with annual trophies of course, but there’s no compulsion to enter these.

Also we have several friendly matches with other

or about 40 years we have been playing short mat bowls in the Village Hall. This is an indoor version of the game that is played on a bowling green in the summer or in very large specially built club facilities. These tend to be rather expensive and perhaps a bit intimidating. Out game is not: it’s fun, friendly and not expensive. The mats are special, very smooth carpets that are rolled out in a large hall and are marked with lines that indicate the playing area. The bowls are the same as those used outdoors (if you have a set of your own bring them along). The rules are generally the same as outdoors, with even a notional ditch at each end. It’s just as enjoyable as the full-sized game and of course you don’t have to worry about the rain!

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Sign your pet up to our new Hawthorn Pet Care Scheme and split the costs of vaccinations, flea and worm treatment at a much reduced rate. Here are the excellent benefits to joining: • Monthly payments for reduced cost vaccinations, flea and worm treatment • FREE health check every 6 months • FREE Microchipping • FREE blood screen every 12 months for pets over 8 years of age • FREE bag of Hills food when you sign your pet up • 10% Discount on Neutering • 10% Discount on ALL Hills Food • 10% Discount on Dental Treatment • 10% Discount on ALL longterm medications

Hawthorn Open Days in September Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in a Veterinary Practice? Come and see for yourself at three open evenings at our Partridge Green Surgery. There will be light refreshments on offer and a chance to chat to our friendly staff.

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SEPTEMBER 2014 | Pet Care

Don’t bite the hand that fixes you!

I recently had the privilege of being interviewed by some of the pupils at St Peters School in Henfield.

Some very thoughtful and insightful questions were asked which did put me on the spot somewhat! There is one question which I am often asked once people know my profession: what’s the worst bite that you have ever had? The posing of this query is normally followed by a look of slightly sadistic expectation in the hope of a story of pain, blood, hospital visits, lost limbs and general mayhem. My own answer to this question is somewhat disappointing in terms of the above criteria, although there was certainly pain and a significant amount of blood involved. The perpetrator was a young moggy who managed to turn and sink his teeth into my exposed wrist, nicking a blood vessel in the process. A little blood does go a long way, but the scene afterwards resembled something from a horror movie. I did get my own back on the cat in question by completing the castration procedure that he was in for later on!

Veterinary surgeons often find ourselves in situations where, to put it democratically, we have to deal with a pet who does not want to be dealt with. Some of these situations can be challenging, so I thought it might be interesting to give you some example scenarios.

The first timer: In order for an owner or a veterinary surgeon to know that a particular pet might consider using his or her teeth for something other than smiling, it has to attempt to, (or succeed) in biting someone.

Unfortunately this is often at the veterinary surgery where a pet finds themselves in a new environment with a complete stranger poking around with them, opening their mouths and generally encroaching on their personal space. It’s not surprising that some pets take exception to this. From the veterinary surgeons perspective, the old adage of ‘once bitten twice shy’ definitely applies and so with every pet we have to make a judgement on whether their posture or body language of the pet indicates that they may be inclined to bite or scratch. Sometimes we get caught out with a bit of a nip and there have also been times when I have felt incredibly stupid as I perform a ‘speedy hand withdrawal’ out of reach of a pet, only to find that the patient was just turning to give me a friendly lick! Most pets do give some warning if they are considering an act of minor violence, but there are a few who keep it under their hats - which brings me to the next category…

The unpredictable: Hopefully another vet has already taken one for the team and there is prior knowledge that the individual in question has ‘form’. The unpredictable first timer is normally a successful unpredictable first timer! These pets normally sit calmly, weighing up their options until they come to the snap decision that enough is enough. There is normally

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no warning growl or grumble – the most you may be lucky enough to get is a certain look in the eye. Being on high alert with a known ‘unpredictable’ has often led me to many an unnecessary ‘speedy hand withdrawal’…

The blissfully unaware: The other main factor which influences a veterinary surgeon’s comfort level when faced with a potentially grumpy pet is how confident we are with the person who is restraining it. Some well meaning owners come breezing into the consulting room holding the very tip of their dog’s lead between thumb and forefinger, then stand back with one hand on their hip at a jaunty angle and expect the vet to crack on with the examination. One does feel vulnerable examining the hind limb of a painful lame dog when no one is holding its head! It’s easy to forget that while a pet may not show any signs of aggression at home, pain, illness, discomfort or even just being in a strange place can easily precipitate this.

The in-denial: Quite frequently we are presented with a pet which is doing its’ very best to warn in no uncertain terms – “do not touch me, if you do, I will try and bite you!” Despite this, some owners are often to be heard saying words to the effect of: “There’s no need to muzzle him, I’m sure he’ll be fine,” or: “She just makes a lot of noise, but she’s never bitten anyone before.” As the person going into the potential danger zone I hope you’ll appreciate that it’s much better to be safe than sorry. Putting a muzzle on a pet isn’t a personal insult it just ensures our safety and gives us the confidence to undertake a more thorough examination.

The overprotective: Every now and then we come across the lovely client who goes the complete opposite and insists on muzzling their 17 year old toothless, blind cat “just in case.” While I am very touched by their concern for my safety, there is the rare situation where I’ll say, “I’m sure there’s no need for that today” – this is probably followed by me sustaining an injury, as you should always take a pet owner’s word for it!

So, if your pet does have a tendency to be on the illtempered side when he or she is at the veterinary surgery, please do not feel uncomfortable. It is not a slight on their home environment or training and the vast majority are no problem when they are back in their comfort zone. However, if you know that your pet is that way inclined, we would always appreciate prior warning and please do not take offence if a muzzle or similar is suggested – to be on the safe side!

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Understanding accounts

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our business accounts reflect the financial performance of your enterprise.

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!

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 (inc. 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 be paid within one year (for example suppliers’ bills). 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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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, i.e. 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. 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 and 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 For further advice on this or other business in the partners’ profit sharing ratios (PSRs).

Drawings - These are monies taken by Partners from issues, contact Paul Samrah on 01737 781546

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ARCHITECT

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BUILDERS & CARPENTRY

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CPL Petroleum

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Chalcraft Funeral Directors

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GARDENERS, GARDENS & NURSERIES

Beechcroft Landscapes 58 Hamfelds 36 Martin Standing 55 The Green Reaper 55 Rooted 55 Rushfields 22, 23 Sussex Prairies 33 S. Goodridge 55

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Henfield Helpline 49 PC Doctors 65

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DRIVING LESSONS

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ELECTRICAL SERVICES

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ROOFING & ROOF MAINTENANCE GRP Flat Roofing

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SCHOOLS, NURSERIES, ACTIVITIES SOLICITORS

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STORAGE SOLUTIONS

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SWIMMING LESSONS

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TAXI & CHAUFFEUR SERVICES Henfield Village Cars Personal Car Service

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Aerials and More Bowers and Wilkins

59 51

The Plumbing and Tiling Company

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