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CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY AND LOCAL BUSINESS Barns Green • Billingshurst • Five Oaks • Ifold • Kirdford • Loxwood • Plaistow • Slinfold • Wisborough Green

LONDON OLYMPICS 27 JULY-12 AUGUST TRY OUR QUIZ, p12

Jubilee Celebrations at Billingshurst Primary School, page 8 www.villagetweet.co.uk

July 2012

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Contents

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ith the London 2012 Olympics fast approaching it will come as no surprise that this edition of Village Tweet contains several items on the Games: an article on the Olympic Torch (and a Torchthemed Spot the Difference), a special Olympics Kids Page and an Olympic Cities quiz for older readers.

We also have articles on the recent Diamond Jubilee Celebrations. I was at the celebrations at Billingshurst Primary School as my partner has four children who attend and was blown away by the variety of costumes worn by many of the children, who clearly enjoyed themselves at this once-in-a-lifetime event.

Grahame Cover photo: Sophie Wild (Year 1, France class), Billingshurst Primary School Jubilee Celebrations, 31st May. See page 8

By Grahame Pearson Food & drink Clayfield Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Kings Arms Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Recipe: Strawberry Buttermilk Pudding Monsoon Indian Restaurant . . . . . . . .

Queens Head Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Catering Occasions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chantry Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Little Cakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Magnus and Big Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Kids Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Equine SPR Centre’s page: Laminitis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

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Features A Good Read Book Reviews . . .

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Community/Farming/Smallholding Billingshurst Primary School Jubilee Celebrationcs . . . . .8 Slinfold Concert Band – Musical Director Wanted . . . . . .9 Billingshurst Celebrates the Diamond Jubilee . . . . . . . . .14 Billingshurst Scout Hut Saved! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Billingshurst Primary School PTA Award . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Faces of Billingshurst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Michaela Giles’ Diary of a Smallholder . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Bobtails Montessori House of Commons Lunch . . . . . . .39 John Nash’s Farming Column: Stoolball . . . . . . . . . . .40 Billingshurst Marathon Runner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Billingshurst Primary School Summer Fun Day . . . . .41 Wey & Arun Canal Trust: AGM Awards . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Wey & Arun Canal Trust: The Right to Navigate . . . . .42 Billingshurst Community & Conference Centre . . . . . . .43 Barns Green Half Marathon Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Games and quizzes Olympic Cities Quiz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 14 Crossword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 36 Spot the Difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 30 Last But Not Least What’s On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 45 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

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Food and drink

Strawberry Buttermilk Pudding Cake A delicious summery treat, perfect for serving while watching the Olympics

METHOD

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C. Butter a 20cm x 20cm glass or ceramic baking dish. Set aside.

2. In a small saucepan, combine the water, cornflour and 100g of the sugar. Bring to a simmer, add sliced strawberries, and cook for about 3 minutes or until the strawberries become slightly syrupy. Remove from heat and set aside.

3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and the remaining 60g sugar. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk (or yoghurt), melted butter and vanilla extract. Whisk in the flour mixture until just combined, be careful not to over mix.

4. Add half of the strawberry mixture to the baking dish, spreading it evenly over the bottom. Next, place the batter in large dollops over the fruit and spread evenly, being careful not to mix the fruit with the batter. Finally, spoon the rest of the fruit mixture over the batter, making sure to distribute that evenly as well.

5. Bake for 30 minutes or until top is slightly brown.

Cool on a wire rack for at least five minutes before serving.

6. Meanwhile whip the mascarpone and icing sugar in a large bowl until light and airy. Top each slice of pudding with a generous spoonful of mascarpone.

INGREDIENTS 60 ml cup water 1½ tsp cornflour 160g caster sugar (100g for the strawberry syrup and 60g for the sponge) 300g sliced strawberries 125g plain flour 1¾ tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 1 large egg 115g buttermilk (or yoghurt) 115g unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly 1 tsp vanilla extract 225g Mascarpone cheese 3 tbsp icing sugar

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Community / Food and drink

Jubilee Celebrations at Billingshurst Primary School

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early 600 pupils celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth on 31st May with a huge street party on the field at Billingshurst Primary School. All the children came dressed in red, white and blue as well as displaying a range of fabulous hats for the Jubilee Hat Competition. There were some amazingly imaginative hats including a London double-decker bus, Big Ben (in centre of photo), Buckingham Palace and even one that lit up.

The ‘royal’ Guest of Honour was Sylvie Welch (on right of photo), who has been the school’s crossing patrol for an incredible 40 years. Sylvie said, “I have had the most wonderful afternoon because it was such a surprise. The children looked so wonderful and we all had a lovely time.”

The children had spent a great deal of time preparing for the event. They also performed a whole school country dance on the field and paraded their hats in front of the parents, along with two renditions of the National Anthem.

Headteacher, Helen Williamson said, “The children worked really hard to prepare for this special whole-school event and to see nearly 600 children dancing together on the field was really a spectacular sight.

Many parents came to see their children parade their hats and dance. The whole afternoon felt very special.”

All the children received a commemorative bookmark with the logos of the school and the Diamond Jubilee as a present from the Billingshurst Primary School Community Association. Bik-Kay Talbot

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Community / Food and drink

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Could you be our new Musical Director?

Slinfold Concert Band was founded in 1978, as a small village band. Since those humble beginnings it has become one of the most accomplished and popular bands of its type in the South East. This success has been largely achieved under the baton of Malcolm Gay, our musical director for the past 21 years, pictured here at a recent concert.

Malcolm’s sudden death has left the band in shock, and a new MD is urgently sought to carry on the band’s tradition of musical excellence. We are seeking someone with experience of directing a musical ensemble who has the vision and enthusiasm to take the band forward. Could that person be you?

The band currently has around 45 players, and performs a wide range of music in an equally wide range of venues, both indoors and out, mainly in Surrey and Sussex but occasionally further afield. We rehearse on Tuesday evenings in Slinfold village hall.

If you are interested in learning more about this appointment, please email chairman@slinfoldconcertband.org as soon as possible. You can learn more about the band at www.slinfoldconcertband.org.

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Book reviews

A Good Read July’s selection from book reviewer Kath Bennett Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress – Dai Sijie This remarkable little book, published only ten years ago, is well on its way to being regarded as a modern classic – so much so that it has already found itself on some GCSE English Literature syllabuses. While that might be enough to put you off reading it, I urge you to give it a try – believe me, after the first few pages you will be hooked.

Set in 1971, Sijie’s novel follows the story of two middle-class city boys, forcibly removed to the Chinese countryside for re-education as part of the Cultural Revolution. Guilty of nothing other than having doctors and dentists for parents, they are subjected to punishingly hard physical work and appalling living conditions. Two things make their lives bearable – the presence nearby of the beautiful Little Seamstress, and a collection of books, first borrowed and then audaciously stolen from a friend, which open up a world beyond the mountains.

Sijie’s story crackles with wit and humour throughout – the opening scene, in which the narrator finds himself playing a tune hastily retitled ‘Mozart is Thinking of Chairman Mao’ sets the tone instantly. But this is also a story about the power of words and the power of desire, and as such is beautifully told. Each character is vividly drawn, from the Little Seamstress herself to the grotesque village headman. Comic episodes are interwoven skilfully with passages

exploring the transformative power of literature, and before you know it you have reached the inevitable yet poignant conclusion, which will stay with you for a long time afterwards.

Flat Stanley – Jeff Brown Stanley Lambchop is a rather unusual boy. After an accident with a bulletin board, he is four feet tall, about a foot wide – and half an inch thick. Of course, being flat has its advantages – Stanley’s trip to California in an envelope is great, and his brother Arthur would love to be able to slide under their bedroom door like Stanley does. And, if Stanley was round, he would never have been able to assist his neighbour in catching thieves intent on stealing the world’s most famous painting.

But there are downsides too – while it is great to be a kite for half an hour, it’s not so much fun when Arthur gets bored and leaves Stanley stuck in a tree. People can be cruel too, and eventually the name calling gets too much.

Luckily, Arthur is on hand with a solution to his brother’s problem…

This picture book manages to make an impossible situation seem perfectly plausible, thanks to the matter-of-fact style and simple, convincing illustrations. Ideal to read aloud to younger children or as a first book for newly confident readers, it has stood the test of time since its first publication in 1968. If it isn’t already a family favourite, then it is destined to become one very, very quickly.

Bee-Master Revisited Bee-Master Revisited is a revised autobiography of George Wakeford, celebrated Sussex Master Beekeeper (Village Tweet contributor John Nash wrote about him in the April 2011 issue, which can be viewed at www.villagetweet.co.uk, click on the Magazines tab).

George’s uncanny expertise in the handling of bees and his service to hundreds of novices and clients earned him a

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reputation as something of a country genius.

With his passing in 1985, any chance of him revising his slim autobiography was lost. His book was long out of print and hard to find, even second-hand.

Well, now the 122-page book has been reprinted and Billingshurst resident Geoffrey Lawes has added much background detail, enlarging on George’s life story and adding many early 20th century photographs.

Bee-Master Revisited is available from Geoffrey Lawes at £11.95. Tel: (01403) 785799

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Olympics

Torch Light The history of the Olympic torch

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he Olympic Games are almost upon us.

The Olympic torch arrived in Britain on May 18th and is now travelling all around the country. The route is planned to take in 1,000 towns and villages along the way, and is designed so that 95% of the population will be within ten miles’ travelling distance of at least one stopping point.

But what is the story behind the Olympic flame?

During the ancient Games in Olympia, Greece, a flame ignited by the sun burned continually on the altar of the goddess Hera.

The modern flame first made an appearance in the 1928 Olympics, held in Amsterdam, Holland, where it burned throughout the period of the Games.

The tradition of the relay began in 1936 in Berlin and persists until this day. The torch is lit a few months before the start of the games, in Olympia, at the Temple of Hera. An actress, dressed in ceremonial robes uses a parabolic mirror to focus the rays of light from the sun, igniting a flame. This flame is then carried in a fire pot to the ancient Olympic stadium. It is taken to an altar and used to light the first runner’s torch.

The design of the torch changes for each Olympics. The 2012 London torch is triangular in shape – the three sides represent the three times Britain has hosted the Olympics: 1908, 1948 and 2012. It is decorated with 8,000 tiny cut-out circles, one for each of the runners who

will carry the torch, and is constructed of a lightweight (but strong) alloy.

The route the flame takes varies according to which city is hosting the Olympics. In the past it has been to the top of Mount Everest (Beijing 2008), and even into space (1996 and 2000)! It is carried on foot wherever possible, but inevitably has to travel by other modes of transport, including boat and plane.

On planes the fire has to be housed in a special lamp as open flames would not be allowed.

As the torch is carried by relay, each runner carries it for only one part of its total journey. They then light the torch of the next runner. On average 110 runners will take part each day, and each runner will run approximately 300 metres.

Until the 1950s only men could carry the torch, and it took until 1968 in Mexico City before a woman – Enriqueta Basileo – was allowed to be the final runner.

Carrying the torch is considered a great honour. Perhaps surprisingly, most of the runners are not athletes. They are chosen for many reasons, often because they have overcome personal difficulties, or because they are charity workers.

The final runner is generally kept a secret until as close to the time of the Games as possible.

Previous Olympians mooted as a possible final runner for 2012 include Steve Redgrave, Steve Ovett and Daley Thompson. Tom Hancock

Olympic Cities – how many do you know?

Year 1896 1900 1904 1908 1912 1916 1920 1924 1928 1932

Host City A_____ P____ S _. L _ _ _ _ L_____ S________ Not held (WW1) A______ P____ A________ L__A______

Year 1936 1940 1944 1948 1952 1956 1960 1964 1968 1972

Host City B_____ Not held (WW2) Not held (WW2) L_____ H_______ M________ R___ T____ M_____C___ M_____

Year 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012

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Billingshurst Celebrates the Diamond Jubilee!

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‘Billingshurst Has Got Talent’ competition took place over two nights and on Saturday 1st June an excited audience flocked to the Billingshurst Community & Conference Centre for the final.

The idea of a talent competition emerged following a meeting of the small Parish Council Jubilee Committee.

Following their successful meeting with members of the TAG youth group and the members of the Billingshurst Dramatic Society a talent competition was conceived.

The project support and co-host at the final was Claire Cutler-Casey. A wealth of talent emerged and following fair comment from a panel of judges, the overall winner chosen was nine-year-old Emily Falkner, a solo singer with a very beautiful voice.

A cheque for £174.00 is to be donated to Emily’s chosen charity, Cancer Research UK. On Sunday morning at 11am a well attended service to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee took place at St Mary’s Church.

The Big Picnic planned

for Sunday 3rd June at Jubilee Fields, had to be cancelled due to the bad weather.

However, at the last minute plans were made to hold a Family Fun afternoon at the Community Centre. Over 300 people enjoyed a variety of activities including riding the very popular ‘surf-board simulator’ and enjoying the large all-ages bouncy castle and basketball shoot-out. Many children joined in the clowning workshops, fancy dress competition, face painting and showing their skill at colouring in crowns and other royal pictures. The very popular Treasure Hunt, Jubilee Quiz and other displays kept families busy while others enjoyed watching the royal Pageant wend its way down the Thames. Everyone enjoyed this opportunity to come together for a community afternoon.

The committee would like to thank all who helped prior to the event or on the day and those who supported or sponsored the event, thus enabling it to be free.

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Health and wellbeing / Community

Free Wellbeing Advice coming to Billingshurst

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dvisors from Horsham District Wellbeing Service will be offering free drop in advice sessions in the Billingshurst area this summer to those who want to find out about simple measures to improve their health and wellbeing.

The two drop-in sessions will be held at The Billingshurst Community and Conference Centre, Roman Way, Billingshurst, West Sussex RH14 9QW from 10.00am-4.00pm, on Thursday 12th July and Thursday 13th September.

The advice is part of a district-wide programme and will be an informal chat about a variety of issues relevant to you, including ways of getting active, healthy eating, alcohol intake, giving up smoking and healthy weight, or any other related issues.

A free Body Mass Index check is also on offer as a measure of healthy weight.

Change 4 Life are also offering a free personalised activity plan – pop in and pick up one of their forms at the drop-in sessions, complete a simple questionnaire and Change 4 Life will send you a plan either by e-mail or through the post.

Research shows that walking 10,000 steps a

day will significantly improve your health. Putting one foot in front of the other can help build stamina, burn excess calories and give you a healthier heart. (visit: www.nhs.uk/LiveWell/ loseweight/Pages/10000stepschallenge.aspx) – if you drop in and see us we will be able to provide you with a simple pedometer (one per person and while stocks last), so you can track how many steps you do.

Details of how to get to the Centre can be found at www.billingshurstcentre.com.

For more information on these sessions or the Horsham District Wellbeing Service, please call and speak to one of the advisors on (01403) 215111, email info@horshamdistrictwellbeing.org.uk or visit www.horshamdistrictwellbeing.org.uk and search for a topic.

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Scout Hut Saved!

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hildren from Billingshurst Scouts & Guides units took to the streets of Billingshurst in May in a Show of Thanks to celebrate completion of renovation work on their Scout Hut, whose future was threatened when asbestos was found in the walls and ceilings.

Leader and fund-raising coordinator Glyn Pullen said, “Last Spring we held a Show of Strength here to mark the start of our Save Our Hut! campaign [Village Tweet, May 2011] At the time, raising the money looked a daunting prospect. However, we have been overwhelmed by the support and generosity of the local community.

“We were very fortunate in securing grants from Horsham District Council and from the Biffa Award scheme, both of which were crucial in allowing us to undertake the major structural work needed. We have had fantastic support from individuals, businesses and community organisations from

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Billingshurst and further afield.

“In total we have raised over £80,000 which has allowed us to complete the refurbishment and I am delighted to say that after having been closed for over a year, the Scout Hut is now open again and back in daily use – and it is a community facility, not just reserved for Scouts & Guides.

“Although we’ve met our original goal, we will be continuing our fundraising to replace our equipment, most of which we lost due to the asbestos problem, and to allow further improvements to the Scout Hut. “On behalf of Billingshurst Scouts & Guides I would like to thank everyone who helped us save our hut – without the help and support of so many people this would not have been possible.”

For further information concerning Billingshurst Scouts & Guides and the Save Our Hut! campaign, please contact Paul Starkey, Publicity Officer, on (01403) 786350

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As a change of routine can be very stressful to pets, asking a responsible and familiar family member or friend to care for them may be the best solution. However, if this is not possible, the next best thing might be to employ a pet-sitter who would visit your home to feed, clean and exercise your pet. Be sure to meet your sitter before employing them, ask for references and police checks and make sure they have insurance.

If you decide to board your pet, take time to find a kennel, cattery or small animal boarder that will suit your pet. Pay a visit beforehand and check that they are licensed, insured, and that the facilities are secure, clean, dry and draughtfree. Also check that the animals in their care look clean, happy and healthy.

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Local PTA to represent South of England in National Finals

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illingshurst Primary School Community Association (BPSCA) has been selected as the regional winner for the South of England and will now proceed through the UK national finals of the PTA-UK Gold Star Awards 2012.

“The Gold Star Awards recognise and reward the everyday achievements of PTAs throughout the region,” said Caroline Gaskin, PTA-UK Adviser. “The standard of entries was very high this year and PTA-UK commends all the applications received; to make it through to the national finals as the regional winner for the South of England in the Working with the Local Community category is an amazing feat and we wish the Billingshurst Primary School Community Association the very best of luck as they now go through to the final judging stage”.

The BPSCA has built strong community links with local businesses for the school and for the educational benefit of the children. Their link with Kavanagh’s Budgens supports the children’s learning in how we use resources, with the very successful Eco-bag as well as developing children’s skills in food technology and developing a recipe book. They also forged links with Martin Spurrier of Fowlers estate agent, to plant over 60 trees as part of the Jubilee celebrations as well as helping the school to achieve its Forest School status. BPSCA strive hard to bring something different to the school in

addition to all the fundraising events. They arranged for Chinese food tasting donated by China Brasserie 2 for the children in Reception’s Chinese New Year celebrations, as well as the Cookery Club going to local pizza restaurant, Dolce Salato to learn how to make pizzas, design their own, then take it home to eat. The sports teams all have new kits due to the generous sponsorship of Slinfold Golf and Country Club and we are delighted to have the continued support from Coco’s Style and Cracknell PittDraffen estate agent.

Helen Williamson, head teacher commented, “These hugely valuable links are not just benefiting the school financially, they are supporting the children’s education, developing a sense of community within the village and ensuring that our children grow up with a sense of belonging within their village – that they make a contribution to their community as well as their community supporting them.

We are very proud of our Award Winning PTA.” Billingshurst Primary School Community Association will now join winners from Northern Ireland and Wales plus England (North and Central) at the national finals on the Wednesday 13th June in central London, when the overall category winner will be announced. If successful, the community association will receive a cheque for £1,000 in addition to the £500 they have already won as a regional winner. Bik-Kay Talbot

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I’m particularly interested in people who are involved with non-profit organisation.

It doesn’t have to be an organisation that works in the local community, it could be national or overseas. I’m in awe of people who give up their time to help those less fortunate than themselves. We all lead busy lives and the most precious resource we have is our

time. I know times are tough, the financial crisis has been difficult for everyone but taking time out to help others is something that we can all do. I’ve supported Doctors Without Borders (MSF) for the past four years. They provide medical aid in crisis situations – armed conflicts, epidemics, famines and natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes.

There are a number of of excellent organisations in the village. Why not take a look at the Billingshurst Community Website and see how you can get involved: www.billingshurst-community.org.uk/local-orgs.php I’m always looking for volunteers. If you think you may be the next ‘Face’, I can be found at www.facesofbillingshurst.com Rob Warde

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We’re not going on holiday this year as I’m hoping for a great British summer, (support the nation during the recession and all that), so we’ve decided to holiday at home which I believe is fashionably known as a ‘staycation’.

Instead of lining the pockets of our European neighbours, we’re going on a road trip around our country to see how many gardens we can cram into one week.

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Quite a year and quite a trip, a very British summer filled with afternoon tea, cucumber sandwiches and a G&T. Croquet anyone?

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Lee Bestall – the man behind Garden View

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fter his Granddad spotted Lee’s green fingers at an early age, he helped foster this love of gardening and at 26, Lee was given the opportunity of a lifetime during early 2005 – the chance to apply to become one of Diarmuid Gavin’s disciples for a new eight part BBC2 TV documentary called Garden School.

“Call it gardening, horticulture or landscape design, if I was a stick of Blackpool rock, those are the words I’d have running right through me” was the phrase Lee used in his audition, and it obviously worked, as he spent the next five months living at Wisley, the main garden for the Royal Horticultural Society.

“Diarmuid Gavin whizzed us around the country, and Europe, looking at gardens and seeking inspiration, learning plant names and how not to fall into the trap of becoming ‘a factory produced designer’”.

In 2006 Lee set up Inspired Gardens…

“I would describe my work as ‘softened formality’, as I like order and strong lines in a garden, where balance and symmetry are important, but then I love to soften the whole thing with flexible planting such as grasses and lots of flowers. I particularly like designing

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courtyard gardens, but large open spaces where the owner will allow creativity are my ultimate favourite projects.”

Over the past few years, Lee’s favourite clients are those who show an interest in the whole scheme but don’t get too involved and who trust him to get on with it. “I’ve never once had anyone who has not loved what we’ve created, and it’s very satisfying to exceed people’s expectations.”

Why employ a garden designer?

Due to the increase in well designed outdoor spaces, people regularly employ designers to help with their garden overhaul. Garden designers are basically like outdoor architects.

They design and project manage and are usually on site for the planting stage as this is the phase where the garden really comes together, it’s the creative cherry on the cake.

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ealth screening charity, the Mary How Trust for Cancer Prevention, is hosting an exclusive visit to Sussex Prairies in West Sussex on Friday 20th July at 6.30pm.

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Enjoy a visit to this remarkable garden with a guided tour by Paul and Pauline. Spaces are

limited and cost just £35. In addition to your private tour of the garden in all its summer glory, your visit will include refreshments and a glass of wine.

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Diary of a ‘Commuter’ Smallholder The continuing diary of Michaela Giles, a Billingshurst smallholder

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ay has probably been our busiest month so far this year. It is probably easier to list what we have been up to since the last Village Tweet or I will have to produce my own magazine! We have had five sows give birth totalling some 36 piglets and have three more due at the beginning of July; had the adult sheep sheared/shorn (after all these years I still don’t know which one is correct); hosted a Livestock Oliver in Young Pig Health South-East course on the casualty pig; purchased a beautiful new saddleback boar ‘Farrell’ from Cheshire; sold some pregnant sows to a new breeder in Skegness; hosted two pig courses; and hatched even more Lemon Pyle Brahmas ready for the Smallholder Show at the end of June. We even managed to squeeze our proper jobs into the month as well!

We have done rather well at the major shows with our homebred pigs so far and we are still in a

pleasant state of shock: at the Nottingham and Newark show we took both first and second place in the July-born Saddleback gilt (young female) class and at the South of England show we won first and second place with two July gilts who then both went on to take the Champion Saddleback and Reserve Champion titles and Best of Breed award. We also took first place with our January-born gilt who then went on to win the Young Pig of the Year Qualifier of the Year qualifier for a place in the final at Hatfield. However, we are most proud of our son Oliver who qualified for the Young Pig Handler of the Year finals also held at Hatfield. He has worked so hard with his little gilt and it was the perfect end to the three-day show.

The West Sussex Smallholders Club will be having their summer social in July on a date to be announced so keep an eye on their website and come along to meet us.

Michaela Giles www.tedfoldcottagefarm.co.uk

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Little Tweeters!

Magnus and Big Hill Once upon a time on a small farm near Billingshurst …

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agnus still loved going to the caravan, disappointed, he was very cross. even though Mum wouldn’t let him sleep He reluctantly followed her down the path with her anymore. He would eagerly jump towards the car. Magnus stopped for a little drink into the back of the truck with Bailey every Friday from a fresh puddle. Mum strode on past him and night in summer time and it wouldn’t be long continued down the path. Magnus stopped and before they hopped out and went for their first looked the other way, back up to Big Hill. He walk down the dog walk with all those lovely desperately wanted to go back but Mum kept on smells. going. Obviously she was thinking other things The thing he liked the most was to go to (about what to write Big Hill. There actually) and Bailey were two ways to was just pottering get there: one was about. up past a stinky Taking a chance, place up to the Magnus turned and grass bit and along retraced his steps. He a grass path on to hurried and reached the Big Hill and the the top of the path other was to go up and turned the corner. a nice path through Just as he did, Mum the woods which turned around and led to the top of Big saw him disappear.

Hill. Magnus liked “Oh no!” she cried. this path way best.

“The little rodent,” So did mum. Some and started off after times they went with him. By the time she ds frien of best the ever y, Magnus & Baile the German had got to the top of Shepherd Zac next the path, Magnus was nowhere to be seen. Mum door. Zac was only seven months old but he was looked one way down into a grass gully where very well behaved when he was out on their someone had set up a tent but there was no one walks – he always came when his mum, Kate, there so she turned left to the path that led up to called him. Unfortunately Magnus was not always Big Hill. She looked for a whitish fluffy tail in the so reliable in that department. long grass.

One Sunday though, they went up the pathway, Then she saw a hiking lady ahead of her lean just Bailey and Magnus and Mum because mum over and pick up a rope line. She looked around wanted to get Magnus better behaved when they to see who it belonged to. Mum put her hand up were at Big Hill. A couple of times previously and caught her attention. The lady waited until Magnus had just looked the other way when Mum Mum reached her and handed Mum the line. At had called and then to make things worse he ran the other end of it was an unrepentant Magnus. off to talk and sniff other dogs. Mum had not been Mum thanked the lady profusely and then both pleased so Magnus now had to wear a long line she and Bailey took Magnus back down the path. trailing after him when they went. Mum had also Mum really growled at Magnus but he didn’t care. discovered what Magnus like best. It was not a Several times along the path he stopped and treat, or a play with a toy or a clicker. He loved looked back. But Mum called him and although it having a ‘chimmy chuff’ pat under his very furry took him a moment or two he decided to go with chin. Mum had used that reward to get him to wait her. He was feeling quite tired by then, so he and come quite successfully. But not all the time. finally gave in and followed her like a lamb all the On this Sunday Magnus had been absolutely way back to the car. perfect. He’d stopped every time Mum had “We will go tomorrow and try again, Magnus,” spoken to him and come away from other dogs Mum promised, “and see if you can do better”. when she had said “Leave”. Magnus was pleased Magnus did not listen to the “do better” bit . All he at how good he’d been so he was very heard was “We will go again tomorrow”. Magnus disappointed when Mum said “This way,” and looked forward to that. He really loved going to turned to go. In fact Magnus was more than Big Hill. Yvonne Fleece Photo: Grahame Pearson

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Computers

What are Cookies?

More sound computer and IT advice from Simon Thomas

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f you have been reading any of the Tech sections in the news, it’s likely that you will have read about ‘cookies’. This is due to an EU rule on how they should be used. You may have read they are an evil and intrusive spying mechanism tracking your every move on the net – or a harmless device designed to make your life easier.

Firstly cookies are NOT programs. They don’t do anything at all. They are simple ‘text files’.

Typically, they contain two pieces of information: a site name and unique user ID. When you visit a site that uses cookies for the first time, a cookie is downloaded onto your PC. The next time you visit that site, your PC checks to see if it has a cookie that is relevant (that is, one containing the site name) and sends the information contained in that cookie back to the site. The site then ‘knows’ that you have been there before, and in some cases, tailors what pops up on screen to take account of that fact.

The good thing about cookies… Some cookies are more sophisticated. They record links you click, your preferences or they can store what is in your ‘shopping cart’. The possibilities are endless, and generally the role of cookies is beneficial, making

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your interaction with sites smoother. Without cookies, online shopping would be much harder.

And the bad… The answer probably depends on how you feel about big business and government storing information about you. There is nothing especially secret or exceptional about the information gathered by cookies, but you may just dislike the idea of your name being added to marketing lists, or your information being used to target you for special offers.

In reality, the collection and storage of personal information without permission is not strictly legal in the UK. Sites that make use of cookies get around this in two ways. Firstly, if you read the small print in the Terms and Conditions, you will almost certainly find that by using a site, you are agreeing to download the site’s cookies.

Secondly, websites should be telling you their cookie policy prominently on the site.

Almost all web browsers nowadays allow you the option to block cookies. That means you can block all cookies or, with a little more effort, you can start to pick and choose which ones to accept.

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Equine

Happy Hacking

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he summer months are a lovely time for horse riders with cool early mornings and long, light evenings. What is better than getting on your horse and going for a lovely long hack?

Unfortunately in this modern age many riders have to ride on some roads to access bridleways and other safe hacking routes. There have been reports in the press about road accidents involving horses very recently and riders must do all they can to stay safe and be seen while riding on the road.

The Britsh Horse Society estimates there are 3,000 road accidents per year involving equestrians.

Drivers too must be patient and take care around horses.

Invest in hi-vis, the very least riders should be wearing is a bright tabard, preferably with reflective strips. These can be bought at any equestrian shop. If pennies are tight there are bargains to be had in workwear shops that cater for construction workers! Hi-viz gives drivers on average an extra three seconds to see you, which can make a huge difference to stopping distances and give them more time to slow down and pass you safely. Three seconds is all it takes for a car travelling at 30mph to travel the length of a full-size dressage arena! There used to be a great deal of prejudice towards riders who wear hi-viz, with fellow riders saying it was ‘uncool’.

Personally I would rather look unfashionable and give drivers a chance to see me rather than risk not being seen and my horse or myself being injured. There are also some brilliant items on the market for the horse to wear. I always ride mine out in his hi-viz reflective sheet and I do believe it makes a difference. Hi-viz also plays a part in off-road hacking making it easier to for rescue teams to locate you if you should be unfortunate enough to have a fall. Think about taking the BHS Riding and Road Safety Test. Designed to train riders to be competent and safe when riding on the road, this test is endorsed by the department of transport and can be taken at equestrian centres all over the country.

Please be polite and courteous to other road users.

There is nothing worse from a driver’s point of view than a horse rider who fails to acknowledge them when they have slowed down and passed wide; if you can’t take your hands off the reins a smile and a nod is still very much appreciated and helps driver/rider relations. If a driver does try to intimidate you or is

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aggressive or dangerous please, please report it to the police and the fill in a British Horse Society incident report form that can be found on their website.

Keep vigilant when riding on roads, maintain an even rein contact and keep an eye out for anything that may spook your horse so you can be prepared to take avoiding action; this is where schooling plays a very important role. To be able to shoulder in past a scary object is a godsend! Likewise if your horse is ridden between hand and leg then he should be listening to his rider rather than looking for objects to spook at!

Expect the unexpected: birds flying out of hedges, flags on cars, barking dogs running up to gates or fences, motorcycles and the silent cyclists are all part and parcel of hacking. If you have a young, inexperienced or nervous horse it always pays to go out with a steady schoolmaster to get the other animal used to the sights and sounds outside of the yard and to gain confidence in himself and his rider. Carry a mobile phone for emergencies but never slop along chatting away on it while hacking. If you see lots of traffic building up behind you please stop and let it past when it is safe to do so.

Drivers. Please pass horses slow and wide and be prepared to stop if needed. Never sound your horn or rev your engine when passing horses. Remember lots of horse riders are children and teenagers.

There is room for EVERYONE on the roads and EVERYONE has a right to be there whether they are a horse rider, cyclist, motorist or pedestrian.

If a rider is having a problem they may not necessarily be able to say thank you when you slow down but I can assure you they will be very grateful.

Cyclists. Please call out to horse riders as you approach, that way the horse knows you are there and will be less inclined to spook at you as you ry pass. le d Happy hacking, with some care and d y, sa ha consideration we can all help each other , k ly ge stay safe on the roads this summer. ac pp illa t e , u Jeanette Douglas. SQP, Qualified ol n s ct V lac o Horse Adviser. SPR Centre. h ca ta ll p his c s or on wi t www.sprcentre.co.uk e ng op e c e sid nd i ir d sh as . W g a s a g le ay on re ie n in p d al ca er ru th etc t to ad se g s o , ou cl od ee ur or in fI y or fo Tw yo h rid

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House of Commons Lunch Honour for local Montessori School

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wo West Sussex businesswomen enjoyed lunch at the House of Commons recently with the School’s Minister Nick Gibbs, and the MP for Crawley, Henry Smith (Cons).

Patricia West and Yvonne Bradley (pictured), the two owners of Bobtails Montessori, a nursery school based near Billingshurst, were invited to the lunch as part of independent school Handcross Park’s 125th year celebrations.

“We were honoured to be invited to such an eminent event especially as we met with other independent schools and had the opportunity to talk with the Schools Minister as well”, said Montessori Principal Patricia West.

The day was organised by the Brighton College Family Group and hosted by Handcross Headmaster Graeme Owton.

Bobtails’ School Principal Yvonne Bradley said, “We spoke with Mr Gibbs who was very enthusiastic about the contribution to education from the independent sector, and schools such as Bobtails, and encourage us to keep up the good work.

“It was a fantastic occasion and we feel very privileged, as owners of a small Montessori school, to have experienced the atmosphere and grandeur of the House of Commons and enjoy a really special meal in the Churchill Room”, added Mrs West.

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Community

Stoolball being played. It can be a standard eleven-a-side but may come down to six or so at tournaments.

Stoolball is a very ancient game with the first record going back to 1450 and it would appear to be confined to the home counties, with most villages having a team at some time in their can’t recall ever seeing in this magazine an history. article on that most Sussex of It was my great delight, back then in the mists games…Stoolball. of time, that I had the joy of playing in a few So, I consider it my pleasure, nay, my duty, to mixed-sex matches, and from those games I was put this omission right… made fully aware of the skill required to master It was way back in the mid-’fifties when I first the techniques set foot on Sussex soil that I came in contact with needed to this most survive an wonderful onslaught from pursuit. I was the formidable passing the Ann Denley, a local village girl who for green one many years was summer the female evening when I Dennis Lillee of espied out in the the Stoolball middle of the field. grassy swath a She had the group of girls knack of dressed in very placing a short skirts thunderbolt of a playing a game I ball an inch had never come from your nose across before. as you flailed in I stopped to a vain effort to take in the scene e thron the to took Queen the year the swat it away (purely in the Lodsworth Stoolball team, 1952 – from your best features. cause of gaining Age is no barrier to playing. Many teams have intellectual knowledge of course), and was an members who spent a lifetime enjoying the instant fan. game, and still make very useful contributions to The rules are similar to cricket, but different, the teams’ successes. there being eight balls to the over as apposed to I have to confess that back in those days there cricket’s six for a start. The ball is akin to a was a lot to say for a young lad like me joining rounders ball, in that it is white, stitched and the band of supporters that followed a team.

HARD. The two wickets are 16 yards apart but There were few cars, so most away games and the target is a square board placed at suicidal tournaments would entail the use of a coach for head height. In fact it’s at 4 ft 8 inches from the the team and we would take full advantage of the ground, but when a thunderbolt comes at you it’s empty seats to mingle with the feminine wisest to remove your upper profile from the contingent. firing line.

The journey home after a successful game To emphasise the sadistic side of the feminine could be – and often was – a delightful event. players, the bowler delivers the ball from a Nudge, nudge, wink, wink… say no more! bowling crease that is just ten yards from the So, if you are not familiar with the game, take batting wicket, in other words, a third of the way note as you drive past the village greens on down the wicket! It may be under arm, but it still warm summer evenings, and if there appears to reaches the batter at a frightening pace when a be a crowd of girls scattered across the mowed fast bowler gets going. grass, stop, and take the time to have a look. I The bat looks like a shortened tennis racket, promise you will not be disappointed. only solid wood with a sprung handle.

Well, I wasn’t anyway! John Nash Sides vary according to the type of match John Nash is a retired, well sort of retired, fruit farm manager in Kirdford who enjoys scribbling about life on the farm from the now to days gone by.

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Billingshurst Runner raises £1,000 for Canine Partners

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allum Aitken (32) from Billingshurst has recently raised £1,000 for Canine Partners, a charity that provides highly trained assistance dogs to people with disabilities. Callum completed the Brighton Marathon in May in a time of 5 hours, 2 minutes.

Callum chose to raise funds for Canine Partners due to the Charity being based locally and the impressive work it does in training dogs to change the lives of people with disabilities. This was Callum’s first marathon and he trained hard to complete it non-stop, in a good time.

Callum commented, “I really enjoyed taking part in the Brighton Marathon and am glad I could raise funds for such a worthy cause. We recently saw a Canine Partners demonstration team in action and were blown away by the tasks they could do such as getting money from a cashpoint.”

The funds raised will help Canine Partners to continue training assistance dogs for people such as Jessica Loseby from West Sussex. Jess

suffered a spinal injury as a result of a car accident and was the fortunate recipient of Ayisha (Ash) in 2008. “Ash has fundamentally changed my life and that of my family. My body has continued on its path of mutiny. I have lost the use of my wrists, am in chronic pain and am now in an electric chair and cannot drive.

However, I remain happy, healthy and whole because of a dog that quite frankly looks like a rug on legs! She helps me dress and undress, I am back to supermum but now with the wonder-dog who helps me with everything from the school run to the shopping.”

Canine Partners is always looking for local volunteers and fundraisers. For further information please call 08456 580480 or visit www.caninepartners.org.uk.

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Community

Volunteers honoured at Wey & Arun Canal Trust AGM

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ime and effort put in by two volunteers working on the restoration of the Wey & Arun Canal over the last year was singled out for praise at the Wey & Arun Canal Trust’s (WACT) AGM at Pulborough at the end of April.

In front of a large audience of WACT members, head of the maintenance depot John Smith was presented with the Jack King Cup, while the John East Cup was presented to membership secretary David King.

After being a member of the Trust for a number of years, ex-REME fitter John volunteered to help with the maintenance of equipment at the Tickner Heath depot in January 2009. “When I retired at the end of 2008 I was looking for something to do and saw that the Trust was looking for help with maintenance and put myself forward to help,” says John.

John’s role soon extended well beyond helping out and he has built the maintenance team from two – including himself – to a five-strong group that supplies serviceable equipment to the Trust’s numerous working parties and also assists with

equipment for special events.

Long-term Trust member, canal enthusiast David took on the role of membership secretary in 2004. David, with strong support from wife Maggie, carries out essential membership services for the Trust, as well as organising distribution of the organisation’s quarterly magazine.

When David first joined the Trust he was involved with the Sunday working party and undertook work on Brewhurst Lock in Loxwood. After retiring from the IT sector in 2002, he volunteered to promote the restoration work through giving talks to various groups such as the Women’s Institute, Rotary Clubs and historical societies before taking on the role of membership secretary.

David and Maggie also help crew boat trips and with the running of the new Canal Centre in Loxwood.

For further information about the Wey & Arun Canal, please visit www.weyandarun.co.uk.

Sally Schupke, Chairman, WACT Photo: Left to right, David King, Margaret King, Sally Schupke

Maintaining the right to navigate on the River Arun

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he Queen’s Diamond Jubilee river pageant may have featured over 1,000 boats but it was not the only flotilla to have set sail recently.

The number of boats involved in the annual boat rally from Pulborough to Pallingham may have been fewer in number but it was a key event in the aim to restore the Wey & Arun Canal.

Ten boats, crewed by 16 people and one dog, launched on the River Arun from Pulborough in a bid to reach Pallingham Quay (at the start of the Wey & Arun Canal) and preserve the right for future navigation.

“The aim of this annual event held in May each year is to ensure that when restoration of the Wey & Arun Canal is completed, there will be no legal holdups in enabling the boats to use the River Arun,”

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says organiser John Taylor-Cram.

Work started on restoring the Wey & Arun Canal in the 1970s and the annual event organised by John will play an important role in proving that navigation rights have been used.

Organisation of the cruise to the head of the River Arun used to be undertaken by the Solent and Arun Branch of the Inland Waterways Association but The Wey & Arun Canal Trust has agreed to take on the coordination of this traditional boat rally.

“The event was timed to make the best of the tides, but we still had enough time to stop off at the White Hart at Stopham Bridge for some well-earned refreshments” John commented.

Sally Schupke, Chairman, The Wey & Arun Canal Trust

Centre

Macmillan film Friday the 20th of July:

Salmon Fishing In The Yemen Tickets: £5.50 from Mansell McTaggart in advance, at the Centre on the night or online via www.TouringCinema.com All films start at 7.30pm

Saturday the 28th of July

The Starrlite Beatles Get back for one more night with all the classic hits of the Fab Four

Folk Music also gets played at Billingshurst Centre:

Tickets £7, on sale at the Centre and online via WeGotTickets.com

Saturday the 15th of September

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Cotillion - in support of Chestnut Tree House details to follow…

In late of June we will host the Weald School for a private view of A Level and GCSE work, which will be on display to the public until mid-July. Arundel Arts Society will then display a selection of work.

Budding artists who wish to display (and sell) their work should contact the Centre by ‘phone: 787694

We have excellent facilities for training, meetings and conferences; call us for details or go to our website We also have excellent party facilities and host the following weekly activities: Rosemary Conley, Zumba Dance, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, WeightWatchers, Table Tennis, Badminton, Floristry, Short Mat Bowls, French, Spanish, Yoga, Ballroom Dancing, Tai Chi, TAG Youth Club, Rainbow Toddlers, Lacemaking, Craft Classes, Sketching, Watercolour Painting, Spiritual Healing, Local History, Pilates, Children’s Dance classes, IT training for the IT-illiterate and Blood Donor sessions (for which absolutely no training is needed, although a penchant for tea and biscuits helps!)

Details of all our activities and facilities are on our website - see below. Alternatively, give us a call to find out about our excellent facilities - and how very reasonable we are, too!

www.billingshurstcentre.com – or ‘phone us on 01403 787690

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What’s On near you

What’s On – July and beyond…

Every Mon Fitness for Life. United Reformed Church Hall, High Street, Billingshurst. 9.30-10.30am. Info: Sashi (01403) 822504 or 07761 158436 Every Mon Coffee Shop in Plaistow Church. 9-11.30am. Real coffee and a selection of cakes. Why not drop in with your friends after you’ve dropped your children off at school?

Every Mon Careful Hands – Day Club for people with Dementia. Dial Post Village Hall, 10am-3.30pm. Jenny Jupp, 07951 652788. & Thurs Every Tues Short mat bowls. Billingshurst Community & Conference Centre (formerly Village Hall). 2-4pm. £2.50.

Come and try a game. It’s great fun with friendly people in a small club. Further details Gerry (01403) 265873 or John (01403) 783477 Every Tues Help and Company’s Day Care Centre for the elderly. Billingshurst Community & Conference Centre, 10am-3.30pm. To reserve your place and book your home-cooked two-course lunch please phone (01403) 788080 Last Thurs Social evening for the villagers of Ifold, Plaistow and Kirdford. Monthly, Foxbridge Golf Club, Ifold, from 7pm. Meet other local people and enjoy a nice social event. Janice: socialifold@hotmail.co.uk Every Thurs Wildlife walkabouts. RSPB Pulborough Brooks nature reserve, Wiggonholt. 10am-12 noon. These gentle rambles are an ideal introduction to the reserve and its varied habitats and wildlife, taking in the seasonal delights on the brooks or on our heathland trail. £4 per person (£2 for RSPB members). Visitor Centre: (01798) 875851 Every Thurs HDC Health Walk. Billingshurst. Meet Library car-park, Billingshurst, 2.25 miles, flat, easy. Free, just turn up at 11am. Jean (01403) 786201 Every Sat Indoor table top sale and market. Ansell’s Yard, Kirdford Road, Wisborough Green, RH14 0DD. 10am-2pm. No entrance fee. Tables available £5 (must be pre-booked). Telephone (01403) 700633 or 07798 941940 30 Jun-1 Jul A Downs Dash. In connection with b-footloose. Explore 40 miles of the South Downs Way over 2 days from Winchester to Midhurst. £50, includes meals, accommodation, etc. Entry form and full details e-mail walks@b-footloose.co.uk. We ask that you pledge to raise a minimum of £100 via sponsorship, payable after the walk Indoor Antiques Market & Collectors Sale. Ansell’s Yard, Kirdford Road, Wisborough Green, 1 Jul RH14 0DD. 10am-2pm. No entrance fee. Tables available £8 (must be pre-booked). Telephone (01403) 700633 or 07798 941940 HDC Health Walk. Bax Castle, Two Mile Ash Road, 4 miles mostly flat, free, just turn-up in pub 4 Jul car-park at 10.30am. No dogs. John (01403) 263661 Through the Looking Glass. St Peter ad Vincula, Wisborough Green. 7.30pm. An evening of 5 Jul readings, poetry and music performed by Lewes Little Theatre. Tickets (including glass of wine after) £10 each from Val Mourilyan (01403) 700089 West Chiltington Croquet Club Open Session. Recreation Ground behind the Village Hall, Mill 5 Jul Road, West Chiltington, RH20 2PZ. 10.30am. Everybody including complete beginners welcome, please wear flat shoes, other equipment supplied. For further information phone (01798) 813563 or visit www.westchiltington.com Jubilee Flower & Arts Festival. St Peter ad Vincula, Wisborough Green. Flower festival daily in our 5-8 Jul beautiful Grade I listed church from 9am to 5pm (free entry). Plus spectacular entertainment each evening. Season ticket for 3 evenings £30 from Val Mourilyan (01403) 700089 Malcolm & Friends. St Peter ad Vincula, Wisborough Green. 7.30pm. Organ Recital & Concert 6 Jul performed by our Director of Music Malcolm Brinson, featuring excerpts from Gilbert & Sullivan and many others – sing-a-long finale. Tickets £10 each from Val Mourilyan (01403) 700089 HDC Health Walk. Barns Green. Meet by the Village Club, 2 miles, mostly flat, can be some muddy 6 Jul patches, free, just turn-up at 11am. Peter (01403) 741305 HDC Health Walk. Barns Green. Meet by the Village Club, 4 miles, mostly flat, some stiles, can be 6 Jul some muddy patches, free, just turn-up at 11am. Peter (01403) 741305 Summer Jazz. St Peter ad Vincula, Wisborough Green. 8pm. A fantastic concert starring Simon Bates 7 Jul (Sax) and Paul ‘Harry’ Harris (piano). Picnic with friends in the church grounds from 6.30pm. Tickets (including strawberries & fizz during the interval) £20 each from Val Mourilyan (01403) 700089 Billingshurst Choral Society Concert: A Taste of Africa! Billingshurst Leisure Centre. 7pm. A night 7 Jul of fun and musical contrasts: ‘Lyrical’, ‘Jazz’ and effervescent ‘African rhythms’. Julia Kennard (piano), choirs from St Hugh of Lincoln Primary and Pirbright Primary Schools, Alexander L’Estrange and quintet ‘Call Me Al’. Musical Director George Jones. Tickets £12; Students £6. Details / tickets: (01403) 741576 or e-mail tickets@billingshurstchoralsociety.org. Also from Henry Adams, Billingshurst.

Bilingshurst Primary School Summer Fun Day. 11am-3pm. There is plenty to do this year includ7 Jul ing Olympic inspired attractions such as archery and a four-sided climbing wall. Also mega slide, extended inflatable assault course, and the very popular kiddie karts. Stalls: Phoenix Cards, Katina Designs, The Body Shop, Nail Art, Mosaic Designs and more. Proceeds towards creating a path that will join the two playgrounds together, allowing the children to use the school field all year round as well as enabling the children to learn outside whatever the weather! Contact Bik-Kay Talbot: 07966 465569 Loxwood School Fun Run. 10.30am registration (11am start) in the School Grounds. Sporty, fun, 8 Jul outdoors family event. 1, 3 and 5 mile routes around the lovely Loxwood Canal paths. Nature trail for those preferring to walk (1 mile route). BBQ and refreshments back at school afterwards. To register, or help with sponsorship, please call the school office on (01403) 752 207 Macmillan Annual BBQ. Crossways, Adversane. Also raffle table and bottle tombola. To book your 8 Jul place call Jenny, as soon as possible, to avoid disappointment: (01403) 782105

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HDC Health Walk. Chequers Inn, Rowhook, 4.5 miles mostly flat, muddy in places, through woods and fields, free, just turn-up in pub LH car-park at 10am. No dogs. Geoff (01403) 258180 & Pat 240654 Cranleigh Womens Institute meeting. St Nicolas Church Rooms, Cranleigh, 7.45pm. Our meetings (2nd Tues) are fun and informative with a wide range of speakers. Additional groups for walks.

Quizzes, coffee and lunches. Outings to the theatre, cinema and gardens. We actively welcome new members who can visit at any time. Gill and Brenda (Joint Presidents), tel: (01483) 272337/548535 Loxwood Jazz & Blues Club. Village Hall. With candlelit tables and a licensed bar, it has a very 11 Jul intimate atmosphere with international standard jazz and blues. All profits go towards the renovation Loxwood Village Hall. Tickets are priced at the amazing price of £10 each, available from Loxwood Village Stores or Anita Bates on (01403) 752954 11 Jul Messy Church! Billingshurst Village Hall. 3.30-5.45pm. Billingshurst churches welcome families to have fun with games, crafts, singing and stories. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Sit-down meal, donation. www.messychurch.org.uk 12 Jul Wisborough Green Farmers’ and Village Market. Village Hall, 9am-12.30pm. Up to 30 stalls selling a variety of locally produced foods and crafts. Contact: Mary Lindfield (01403) 700624 Billingshurst WI Meeting. Talk by Avril Wallace: ‘Around the World in 95 Days – A Granny’s Gap 12 Jul Year.’ St Mary’s Room. 2.15pm. Visitors welcome. Hazel Gantley (Secretary) (01403) 784175 12 Jul HDC Health Walk. Billingshurst. New Mystery Walk. Meet at Sports Pavilion car park, 5 miles, some slopes & stiles, free just turn-up at 9.45 am. No dogs Sue 01403 255710 14 Jul Horsham & Crawley Samaritans Open Day. 21 Denne Road, Horsham. 10am-12pm. For potential listening volunteers wanting to find out more about the service. Talk to existing volunteers and watch a DVD about the work of Samaritans 14 Jul St Catherine’s Hospice Ladies Midnight Walk. Horsham Park, West Sussex RH12 1RL. Halfmarathon walk through Horsham. Every walker will receive a special Midnight Walk t-shirt, refreshments along the way plus a well-deserved medal and breakfast at the finish line! Sponsored

by Welland Medical. Entry £15. Entry form: (01293) 447364 or www.stch.org.uk/midnightwalk 14 Jul West Chiltington Village Show. Recreation Ground, Mill Road, West Chiltington. 1.30-5pm. Flowers, home-made cakes, tombola. Contact Jenny Kern: (01403) 782105 15 Jul Sparks In The Park. Horsham Park. 12 noon-5pm. Horsham prepares to celebrate the London 2012 Games with a free Summer Spectacular. Organised by Horsham District Council 17 Jul St Mary’s Guild Talk: The Changing Decorative Styles of the 20th Century, Hilda Burden.

St Mary’s Room, East Street, Billingshurst. 8pm. Visitors welcome. Beryl Peacock (01403) 782835 18 Jul Rother Valley Croquet Club Open Session. Duncton, A285, northern edge of village, GU28 0JY. 10.30am. Everybody including complete beginners welcome, please wear flat shoes, other equipment supplied. For further information phone (01798) 813563 or visit www.rothervalleycroquet.co.uk 19 Jul Billingshurst Village Market. Library car-park, Billingshurst. 9am-2pm. Info: Anita Burdfield, (01403) 784445, anita@burdfield.co.uk 20 Jul Exclusive Tour of Sussex Prairies Garden. 6.30pm. Limited spaces. £35 includes private tour, refreshments and a glass of wine. Proceeds to the Mary How Trust. Full details see page 32. Tickets: (01798) 877641, or visit www.maryhowtrust.org 20 Jul Macmillan Film night. Salmon Fishing in the Yemen. Billingshurst Conference & Community Centre.

7.30pm. Tickets £5.50 from Mansell McTaggart or on the door on the night 20 Jul HDC Health Walk. Barns Green. Meet by the Village Club, 2 miles, mostly flat, can be some muddy patches, free, just turn-up at 11am. Peter (01403) 741305 21 Jul-2 Sep Wild Families – Summer Holiday Fun. RSPB Pulborough Brooks Nature Reserve, Wiggonholt, Pulborough, RH20 2EL. 9.30am-5pm. Great holiday activities for your wild families. Take part in the wildlife challenge or play Wild Bingo! as you explore the nature trail and see how much wildlife you can spot. Back at the centre, how about making a swallow or butterfly finger puppet? Cost: normal nature trail entry fee. Tel: (01798) 875851 or e-mail: phil.cooper@rspb.org.uk 23 Jul Macmillan Film night. Salmon Fishing in the Yemen. Pulborough Village Hall. 7.30pm. Tickets £5.50 from Four Seasons or on the door on the night 28 Jul Pulborough Farmers Market. Home-made cakes & preserves. Contact Jenny Kern: (01403) 782105 28 Jul Ballroom & Sequence Dance. Slinfold Village Hall. 7.30pm. Proceeds to Christian Aid. George Munden: (01403) 790656 28 Jul HDC Health Walk. Sumners Ponds Fishery & Campsite, Barns Green, 4.5 miles mostly flat, some stiles, free just turn-up at reception/café at 9am. No dogs. Pauline (01403) 240419 or Jane 261672 HDC Health Walk. Mucky Duck, Tismans Common, Rudgwick, 4.25 miles, mostly flat, some stiles and 31 Jul slopes, to Gibbons Mill, free, just turn-up in pub car-park at 7pm. No dogs. Pauline (01403) 240419 or Jane 261672 17 Aug Firewalk at the Cricketers Arms moved to a hotter time of year! Blaze your trail in Wisborough Green and raise a minimum of £100 for the Dame Vera Lynn Trust for Children with Cerebral Palsy by walking across 20 feet of 800 degree burning coals! Training at 7pm with your personal feat at 9pm.

Celebrate afterwards with a BBQ and live music from the saxophone greats ‘The Looney Tunes’.

More information and an application form from www.dvltrust.org.uk or www.cricketersarms.com 11 Jul

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Major National Award for Barns Green Half Marathon

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he Barns Green Half Marathon has won a major national award as the ‘Most Improved Event’ in the UK. The Award was presented at the Runners World Personal Best Awards 2012 at a glamorous ceremony in London on 19th April.

What makes these awards so significant is that each is decided by the people who really matter – Britain’s runners themselves. There are two race category awards and the winners are worked out by averaging feedback ratings posted on the Runners World website after runners had completed the events. The ‘Most Improved Event’ category is for the race that scored the biggest improvement in its ratings, compared to its last running, on the Runners World website in the 12 months from March 2011 to March 2012.

Commenting on the award, Barns Green Half Marathon Race Director, Vernon Jennings said, “This is a huge honour. We always knew that we generally get excellent feedback on various websites from our runners but to actually emerge

as the most improved race in the UK is quite some accolade. It is particularly rewarding given the huge number of races that now take place in this country, most of which receive substantial financial help and other support from major councils and local authorities.

Our race is organised and made possible by a large number of volunteers who have all done a wonderful job in making the event the great success that it is”.

Entries are open for the 2012 Barns Green Half Marathon which will take place on Sunday 30th September. An exciting new innovation for this year will be that the magnificent marching band from Christ’s Hospital School will be playing as the runners go through the school grounds after about three miles of the race. Another new initiative is the introduction of a Barns Green Junior/Fun Run Race for younger runners.

For further details on how to take part in the race just visit www.barnsgreen-half.org.uk Nigel Currie 07774 229305

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