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Blooming Billingshurst! Station Road Gardens enters Best Small Park competition. See page 42 www.villagetweet.co.uk

Lark in the Park

July 2017

Music, Food & Fun for all the family: Station Road Gardens, Billingshurst, Sunday 16th July, 2-6pm. See page 5

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

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tation Road Gardens is very much in the spotlight this month. As you can read on page 42, Billingshurst Parish Council has entered the Gardens into the Best Small Park Competition run by South & South East in Bloom. Whether we win or not doesn’t alter the fact that we have a beautiful facility right on our doorstop to enjoy. And, if that weren’t enough, the Gardens are the venue for the inaugural Lark in the Park event on 16th July where there will be music, food and fun for all the family. Be there from 2pm and bring a picnic! Full details on page 5. Grahame Cover: Station Road Gardens is entered into the Best Small Park Competition. Judging takes place on 26th June. See page 42 Photo: Grahame Pearson Food & drink Fat Cow, ice cream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Little Café Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recipe: Coronation Chicken . . . . . . . . The Kings Head pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Austens Home Hardware: Jam making Limeburners pub: Burnerfest 17 . . . . . Health & wellbeing Billingshurst Leisure Centre Billingshurst Dental Practice Jim Hills Sports Warehouse Rebecca Beauty Therapist . Holly Stone Hypnotherapist .

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About the house Fowlers, Estate Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Daux HB Builders Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Helen’s Home Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 KJ Lammas Plumbing & Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 South East Tankers, sewage emptying . . . . . . . . . .18 Goring Road Carpets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Miss Mop Domestic Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Ron Osborne Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Terry Clohessy, Painter & Decorator . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Mrs Muscle Cleaning Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Ovens & More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Pro Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 MW Wingate Painting & Decorating . . . . . . . . . . . .21 N Francis Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 1A Acclaim Floor Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 AC Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Biji Property Services Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Cadiss Kitchens & Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Flow-Serve Plumbing, Drainage, Heating . . . . . . . .24 Jef Wilson, Painter & Decorator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Sussex Surrey Doors & Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 BM Decorating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Arunside Building & Roofing Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Aqua Drop Window Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Closs & Hamblin Fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Ferris Plumbing & Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Helen’s Office Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Lee’s Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 GJ Coles Builder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Holly Boilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Re-Nu Kitchens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Sussex Carpet Brokers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Apex Aerials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Hamilton Cole, TV & Satellite Equipment . . . . . . . .31 Oven Rescue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Delta Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 GB Glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 RG Oil Boiler Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Verrall Flooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 PJM, Building & Property Maintenance . . . . . . . . .34 Park House Kitchens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OBC Motoring and Private Hire Macs Private Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Billingshurst Service, Repair & MOT Centre Petworth MOT Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-Team Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lintott Auto Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LMC Auto Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sussex Towing Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Miscellaneous Professional Services & Businesses Flackwoods Solicitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Billingshurst Boucy Castles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Jacintha Fashion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Dandelion Farewells, Funerals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Southwater Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Park & Brown, optician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 A/c’s Direct, Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Pest Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Seofon Business Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Foxy Hounds, Dog grooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 GS Bookkeeping Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Pest B Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Benji’s K9 Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Willows Cattery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Arun Veterinary Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Horsham Co-working, office space rental . . . . . . . .48 Forest Litho, printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IBC

Features A Good Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Book review: Shoreham Harbour Lifeboat Station .16 Book review: Billingshurst Heritage . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Why We Need Bedtime Stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Not Ready For Retirement? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 SPR Centre’s page: Exciting exotics – reptiles . . . .38 Community/Out & About/Farming/Smallholding Lark in the Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Billingshurst Fire Station: Care with barbecues . . . .6 Billingshurst Lions Club: Easter Egg winners . . . . . .9 St Catherine’s Hospice: Thank you, volunteers . . .12 Billingshurst Primary School: Fun Day . . . . . . . . . .13 Community Minibus (Billingshurst) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Sepsis Charity Walk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Wey & Arun Canal Trust: Dashwood Day . . . . . . . . .21 Horsham Artists Open Studios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Billingshurst Community Partnership: Retired? . . . .24 Local artist’s trip in aid of Nicaraguan children . . . . .26 Billingshurst Dramatic Society: Entertaining Angels .28 John Nash’s Column: Angling – no thank you . . . . .32 Billingshurst Parish Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Our Community Volunteers: Graham Moore . . . . . .50 Games and quizzes Crossword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 6 Spot the Difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35, 37 Last But Not Least What’s On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-48 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

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Fowlers’ ongoing support of Billingshurst Primary School continues Fowlers Billingshurst is once again one of the sponsors of the Billingshurst Primary School Summer Fun Day to be held on 8th July (see ad on page 13). Keith Hutchinson, Director of Fowlers Billingshurst, says, “We are very proud of our association with the village’s primary school and wish all attending a brilliant day.” Photo shows Keith Hutchinson and Lynda Paine (who runs Fowlers’ Lettings Department) with pupils from Billingshurst Primary School with their winning posters for the school’s Spring Fair, held as part of Enterprise Week in April (as reported in May’s Village Tweet), raising £3443.43.

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Out and about

Lark in the Park Station Road Gardens, Billingshurst, Sunday 16th July, 2-6pm

ark in the Park was the idea of Keith Brown who is the main inspiration behind Station Road Gardens, Billingshurst. He is co-ordinator of the volunteers and key driver of all the new developments there. Following on from the successful talent contest a few years ago lots of people have been asking for another event â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and this is it! The idea developed when Keith shared it with regular park users and a planning committee was formed. Lark in the Park is a showcase event for local talent. There was no audition process and all the performers are self-selected. There will be a range of acts spanning all ages from 4-104 (?). Dancers, singers and musicians, including solo acts, choirs and groups. Local band Corvette have agreed to open and close the show and lend us their PA system.

Their lively 60s style music will certainly get the party going. Local businesses The Little CafĂŠ Company and The Fat Cow (ice creams) will be there to sell refreshments, and you are also invited to bring along a picnic. We are looking forward to a relaxed, friendly, family fun afternoon to which the whole community is invited. There is no entrance fee, but there will be a charity collection. We look forward to seeing you there. Sadly if it rains we will have to cancel as there is no cover, so keep your fingers crossed for a lovely day. For more information/ updates watch the Friends of Station Road Gardens Facebook page and the noticeboard at the top of the park. Natalie van de Braam and Jane Cross Corvette consists of Ray Deefholts (guitar, left), Rod Wallace (bass, right) & Dave Piper (Drums). Bookings: 01403 782745

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BBQs / Bouncy castles / Private hire

Billingshurst Firefighters: ‘BBQ season is here again!’

utdoor activities are often a great way to spend your leisure time but they have their own set of unique fire risks that should not be underestimated. However, some common sense preparation can ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience. A barbecue should be a safe and enjoyable experience but it’s all too easy to be distracted when you have friends and family around you whilst cooking. To avoid injuries or damage to property, follow these simple safety precautions: • Make sure your barbecue is in good working order, especially gas barbecues • Ensure the barbecue is on a flat site, well away from a shed, trees or shrubs • Keep children, garden games and pets well away from the cooking area • Never leave the barbecue unattended • Keep a bucket of water or sand nearby for emergencies • Ensure the barbecue is cool before attempting to move it. After a few weeks of good weather and

hopefully more to come, please just follow these simple tips to keep you, friends and family safe. We don’t want to gate crash the party! The proposed date for our Open Day is 23rd September. We will confirm the date in next month’s Village Tweet. We hope as many of you can come along. New recruit Ronnie has completed his final stages of the recruitment process and is now starting his two-year development folder to become a competent fire fighter. A full update of his first few calls will follow. The last couple of Momday drill nights have been packed with training. We have to make sure we are ready and competent to attend any call we receive. This is why our Monday training nights are so valuable. We check/clean equipment, use the drill tower for ladder drills and set up road traffic collision scenarios. Each fire fighter on station has their individual training programme so lectures and classroom work is just as important as the practical side of being a fire fighter. Dan Game, Billingshurst Fire Station Photo: Check gas cylinders, pipes and connectors for leaks

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Food and drink

Coronation Chicken

METHOD

1. Place the chicken into a large saucepan with a tightfitting lid. Cover with water and add the spring onions, garlic, salt and peppercorns. 2. Bring to the boil uncovered and simmer for 30 minutes. Turn the chicken once during this time. Cover with the lid and turn off the heat. Leave for one hour. Remove the chicken, allow to cool completely, and then tear the chicken from the bones and chop into chunks. 3. For the sauce, heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook gently for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add the curry powder and cook for a further two minutes, stirring well. Add the tomato purée, wine, water and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to the boil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then add the sugar, lemon slices and lemon juice, to taste. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered, for 5-10 minutes. Strain the sauce through a sieve and set aside to cool. 4. Once cold fold in the mayonnaise and apricot purée, to taste. Add more lemon juice if required and then finally fold in the whipped cream. 5. Arrange the chicken on a large platter, pour the sauce over the top, sprinkle with the coriander and serve immediately, with rice or salad.

Preparaton time: 1-2 hours. Cooking time: 30 minutes-1 hour Serves: 4-8

INGREDIENTS 1.5kg/4lb free-range chicken 4 spring onions, sliced 6 garlic cloves, peeled, left whole 1 tbsp sea salt 10 whole black or green peppercorns or a mixture For the sauce 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 1 tbsp curry powder 1 tbsp tomato purée 85ml/3fl oz red wine 150ml/¼pint water 1 bay leaf Salt and freshly ground black pepper Caster sugar 2 slices lemon plus a squeeze of lemon juice 425ml/15fl oz good-quality mayonnaise 2 tbsp apricot purée (or blend 4 dried apricots with 3 tbsp water) 3 tbsp whipped cream To serve 1 tbsp roughly chopped coriander Boiled rice

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Food and drink

Avoid Sticky Situations Jam making is easy with Austen’s Home Hardware

’ve been blessed with an abundance of juicy strawberries in the garden this summer, too many to enjoy with fresh cream and a sprinkling of sugar, so I’m making jam with the rest. As with most forms of the culinary arts, there are a few items of equipment that will make light of the task in hand and secure your chances of success. Pop in to see us at Austen’s Home Hardware where you’ll find our in-store display of pans, jars, utensils and accessories that are invaluable not only for making jam but marmalades and chutneys too. A good-quality preserving pan will always be better than any saucepan. Manufactured from stainless steel with a wide flat bottom for even heat distribution (a key element in successful jam making) it will incorporate a carry and tipping handle and pouring lip to minimise the risk of hot spillages and wastage. Most preserving pans are suitable for use on solid plate (Aga type) ranges as well as gas, halogen, ceramic and induction hobs, but do check with us when you buy to

make certain that the pan is right for your appliance. Never ever use aluminium pans for jam making. Acids in the fruit react with the metal and give your jam a tinny taste. Temperature is everything. You need to cook jam quickly and evenly – hence the preserving pan, but you also need to know when it reaches its optimum setting point. So do invest in a jam thermometer to cut out the guesswork. Airtight jars are vital for storing your jam and can easily be decorated with our range of labels and jam pot covers to create that home-made feel which is perfect when giving as a gift. Jam is essentially three ingredients: fruit, sugar and water. The rest is down to alchemy and the proliferation of recipes you can find in all good cookbooks. With the right equipment you can make great use of nature’s bounty. So come and see us at Austen’s Home Hardware Billingshurst for a comprehensive range of jam making products and lots of good free advice. David Lobley

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Community / Out and about

Billingshurst & District Lions Club Giant Easter Eggs

s a new venture for the Lions Club giant Easter eggs were distributed to ten local businesses and organisations who had agreed to support the Club in their fund-raising efforts leading up to Easter. Clients of the businesses were invited to select a number on a large board between 1 and 100 in return for a £1 donation. One number was subsequently selected from each board and each lucky person who had signed that box on the board each received one of the Easter eggs as a prize at various times after Easter. It may seem odd to talk about Easter eggs in the summer (!) but we can now report that at the final count a total of over £700 was collected. This money will be donated to the Surrey, Kent and Sussex Air Ambulance ‘Head Scanner’

appeal. The Club wishes to thank the following businesses and organisations that supported us: The Limeburners pub, The Six Bells pub, Barns Green village store, Loxwood Medical Practice, Billy’s on the Road café, News Box, Westons Farm Shop, Billingshurst Barbers, Billingshurst Community and Conference Centre and Skoda Horsham Chris Davis, Publicity Officer, Billingshurst & District Lions Club Photos show just two of the ten winners: (Left) Louise from the Loxwood Medical Practice receives her giant egg from Lion Tim Woodcock and (right) The Limeburners’ Tony Temple with Lion President Peter Coleman and Tim Woodcock

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Charity

St Catherine’s Hospice celebrates its loyal and dedicated volunteers

t Catherine’s Hospice is shining a light on the significant achievements of their incredible volunteers during national Volunteers Week. Each year, more than 800 volunteers help St Catherine’s deliver their expert end-of-life care and support. Coming from across Sussex and Surrey, volunteers take on 42 varied roles from; gardeners and charity shop assistants, to complementary therapists, caterers, and even a caricature artist! Between them, they volunteer more than 47,000 hours a year and in 2016-2017 alone provided comfort and care by: • Making 114,400 cups of tea • Painting 130 sets of patients’ nails • Giving 144 meditation sessions to help patients manage their illness • Driving patients to and from St Catherine’s on 110 minibus journeys • Processing more than 32,000 sales in the hospice’s 16 charity shops, helping raise vital funds so St Catherine’s can be there for people when life comes full circle. Sandra Cramp is just one of the hospice’s many volunteers. She joined St Catherine’s as a volunteer Hospice Host just over a year ago, and alongside other volunteering colleagues, has helped welcome 8,734 relatives to St Catherine’s across the last year. Sandra said, “I thoroughly enjoy working at the hospice and

have met some very inspiring and friendly people. There are always people to guide and support us and I feel privileged to belong to such an outstanding local charity.” To thank volunteers for their incredible contributions, St Catherine’s is hosting a volunteers award evening at Tilgate Golf Club on Wednesday 7th June to recognise volunteers who have reached 5, 10, 15 or 20 years’ voluntary service with the local charity. Peter Nesbitt, Volunteering Development Manager at St Catherine’s said, “We are really lucky to be so well supported by volunteers and we couldn’t provide our range of services without them. By giving their time and skills, they’re some of the biggest donors to our hospice and we want to say a huge thank you to every one of them for their unrivalled support. We would especially like to congratulate our volunteers who are reaching a special volunteering milestone with us. Their loyalty and dedication to the hospice, and all the people we care for, makes a huge difference at a difficult time.” If you would like to find out more about current volunteering opportunities at St Catherine’s please visit www.stch.org.uk, call St Catherine’s Volunteering Team on (01293) 447351 or email volunteering@stch.org.uk. Laura Mitchell, St Catherine’s Hospice Photo: Volunteer Sandra Cramp

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Cycling / Health & wellbeing

I Want to Ride My Bicycle…

o you remember the thrill of owning your first bike? That sense of freedom and speed? Cycling has increased in popularity again since London 2012 and rightly so – it’s an eco-friendly, sociable and healthy activity. Regular family cycling trips can provide a wealth of new experiences and a sense of adventure and bonding. It’s never too late to start: even if junior is too young for their own bike they will love to travel along with you. Please note that for most trailers and all child bike seats the child should be able to support their own head wearing a cycle helmet. For most children this is between 10-14 months but be sure to take advice from your local cycle specialist. Trailers. These attach to the adult’s bike and may be single or double. They offer some protection from the elements as they can be covered. They can also take children up to 45Kg. An older child has enough space to take along their own snacks and a couple of toys. They can nap in comfort if they wish. The disadvantage of a trailer is its proximity to the ground; it doesn’t afford much of a view. There is also a danger that, if used on the road, some drivers may not see it. Hire before you buy. Most cycle-hire outlets offer a good range. It’s a great way to find out if a trailer is for you. You can buy specialist trailers for babies too

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young to travel in child seats or in conventional trailers. The child is securely strapped in and the framework acts as a roll-cage in case of a toppling accident. The beauty of these specialised trailers is that they also convert into a buggy. They’re not recommended for road use though. Child bike seat. These are comfortable and offer a great view as the child is raised up. Choose the seat according to the child’s weight and height rather than age as children vary so much. Carrying a child alters the centre of gravity of the bike so practice on soft ground or in a safe area before you venture out on to the roads. Trailer bikes / Tagalongs. These have one wheel, and a saddle with a curved frame which attaches to the adult bike. The child can peddle or just hitch a ride. For an older child who wants to ride independently but who tires on long cycle rides, you can buy a connector kit to attach their bike to the adult bike. Consult your local dealer for advice. IMPORTANT. No one should travel in a conventional trailer or bike seat unless they are wearing a helmet. Bike seats (and to some extent trailers) leave children exposed to the elements. Wrap them up warm in cold weather, and make sure they’re slathered in sunscreen when it’s sunny. Sarah Davey

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Book reviews

A Good Read July’s selection from book reviewer Willow Coby Little Altars Everywhere – Rebecca Wells One of the marks of a great book is that it can let you travel the world, and even through time, from the comfort of your own living room (or coffee shop – depending on where you are reading). This is exactly what Little Altars Everywhere does. From your familiar surroundings in the UK this transports you to Louisiana in the heart of the southern states of America and throws you into the lives of the Walker family. Siddalee is the eldest daughter in the family and she is the narrator who opens the story. Growing up in the 1960s life is changing around her and it is only as an adult that she can begin to deal with the turbulence of her childhood. Each chapter is told by a different member of the family. There is Vivi, the matriarch, and Shep, a father who tries to provide for his family but is under a lot of pressure and unable to quite express his feelings. Siddalee’s voice is joined by her siblings, Little Shep, Lulu, and Baylor. This is, in many ways, a collection of short stories, each giving a glimpse into life for the Walker clan. From the summers spent in Spring Creek, to dance classes, a pregnant dog, and a runaway daughter, the pieces gradually come together.

Accompanying the family through their experiences are the Ya-Yas: four close friends, including Vivi, who are loud, colourful, and vibrant. But this is not always an easy story to read. Families can hide secrets that the outside world will never know and the consequences won’t be felt for years. The Beast Within – Serena Valentino We all know the story of Beauty and the Beast. Whether it is through the original fairy tale, Disney’s 1991 animated adaptation, or the recent live action remake. But is there something missing from the story? How much do we know about what happened before Belle arrived at the Beast’s castle to rescue her father? What really happened to turn a beloved prince into a reclusive beast? Offering a fresh twist on the classic story, this tween/teen read contains many “Ooh, that’s clever” moments. Of course, we know that at the end of the story Gaston will arrive at the castle to kill the Beast. But suppose they were once best friends? Filled with familiar characters such as Lumiere and Cogsworth, this novel offers another layer to the story we all know. While it is not the greatest work of literature it will definitely appeal to fans of either the animated or live action movie, and is one of a growing series of novels telling the darker side of Disney classics.

Shoreham Harbour Lifeboat Station An fascinating new volume in the RNLI’s series of Lifeboat Station Histories has just been published: Shoreham Harbour Lifeboat Station. 96 full-colour pages trace the history of this south coast lifeboat station – geographically the nearest to us. Researched and written by nautical journalist John Periam and Michelle Tugwell (the Lifeboat Station is her second home!) the book describes courageous rescues by Shoreham’s lifeboat which first took to the waves in 1845, manned by brave

crewmen, though today’s high-tech boat bears scant resemblence to the 1845 one! The book contains a huge variety of photographs, the most stunning of which are taken by Plaistow photographer Geoffrey Lee. (We reviewed Above The Rest in January 2016: Lee’s study of the Eurofighter Typhoon featuring superb airto-air photographs – a few copies are still available direct from Geoffrey). Shoreham Harbour Lifeboat Station is priced at just £8.95, email Geoffrey Lee, email: ghlee@planefocus.com

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Billingshurst’s Heritage An Historical Miscellany of a West Sussex Village by Geoffrey Lawes

his eagerly awaited fully revised edition, combining the two earlier volumes of Billingshurst’s Heritage, (reviewed in Village Tweet, March, July and December 2013), seeks to recall to the reader’s mind the strongflowing stream of life in the history of the village from Paleolithic times to the present day. However, this new book does far more than combine the previous two volumes (though it does that remarkably seamlessly). It includes a wealth of new material and fastidiously researched details of the very latest archaeological revelations of Iron Age exploitation and Roman farmsteads. Now boasting some 400 pages (the previous volumes were 170 and 216 pages), this new edition embraces a multitude of parish characters, their memories, the clubs to which they belonged, the buildings both ancient and modern where they lived and worked, traded and worshipped, the

fields they tilled and roads they trod. The book is not all history; it gives an up-to-date account of the village today, its local management, the richness of its sporting and social life and the many institutions which make Billingshurst such a desirable place to live, to bring up children and to lead a comfortable and fulfilled life where town and country meet. It chronicles the past and describes the present community at work and at play. It touches on future threats and opportunities in a spot which is a commendable place to make a home. It is unlikely that even the best informed resident will not find something new and surprising amid the stories, maps and some 250 illustrations. Highly recommended. Grahame Pearson 400 pages, over 250 illustrations. Available direct from: Geoffrey Lawes, Mill Barn, East St, Billingshurst RH14 9DA (almost opposite St Gabriel’s RC Church). Tel: (01403) 785799, email: geoff_gillylawes@yahoo.com or Park & Brown Opticians, 32 High Street, Billingshurst

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Bedtime stories / About the house

Why We Need Bedtime Stories

loved bedtime stories as a child and now I’m enjoying them again with my own children. Bedtime stories are calming, fun and snugly time and those are good enough reasons on their own for indulging. But bedtime stories have other benefits too. Communication. Reading is one of the most important communication tools available to us and is fundamental in establishing essential pathways in the brains of early learners. It enhances basic speech and reading skills, but less obvious skills such as, those required to make friends in the playground, and to concentrate in class. Improved Emotional Understanding. Most of us have cried or laughed at a good book.

Bedtime reading can help us broach difficult topics in a safe environment. We can explore powerful emotions through the medium of fiction. The shared experience of reading together fosters stronger connections and provide topics of conversations well beyond the fifteen minutes at bedtime. Improves imagination and feeds curiosity. The effect of reading on an individual’s imagination is unparalleled. Books allow our children to explore both our world and fictional ones. It can also help to express their individuality and help them discover interests that may not be covered at school. Sarah Davey

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National Trust and Wey & Arun Canal Trust joint summer event: Dashwood Day, 8th July

he Wey & Arun Canal Trust and the National Trust are jointly celebrating the 150th anniversary of JB Dashwood’s adventurous journey down the River Wey along the Wey & Arun Canal towards the Solent. Dashwood’s mission was to see the Spithead Review in 1867 and he took his small boat Caprice from Thames Lock at Weybridge, along the Wey & Arun Canal on his way to Portsmouth. At 9.30am on 8th July boats will arrive at Thames Lock (KT13 8LG) on the River Wey near Chertsey in Surrey. (Note: there is no car parking at Thames Lock.) For canoes, etc launching is via the public slipway in Walton Lane (KT13 8LU). Refreshments at Thames Lock for all boaters*, canoeists, kayakers, paddleboarders, walkers and cyclists. There is a rail connection to Chertsey. Please book online at weyarun.org.uk/drupal/dashwood or by email events@weyandarun.co.uk so that we know the likely number of participants (however you intend to travel). Boaters and spectators are encouraged to wear their own interpretation of Victorian boating dress. Between 10 and 10.30am Thames Lock will be operated by the lock-keeper. Please book online (see

above) if you need use of the lock. Between 11am and 1pm boats will arrive at Coxes Mill (KT15 2JY). Parking and refreshments are available. The journey then proceeds along the River Wey through Send and Bowers Lock before reaching Stoke Mill and the centre of Guildford. There are a number of pubs along the route in Guildford and plenty of public car parking available as well as a rail connection. In the afternoon Shalford Mill (owned by the National Trust), GU4 8BS) will be open from 1 to 4pm. Please book online (see above) so that we can make arrangements for the visit. Normal admission charges apply for non-NT members. The finishing line is at Gun’s Mouth, Shalford, on the Wey & Arun Canal and the start of a planned new connection. There will be the official opening ceremony of the new canoe landing stages at Gun’s Mouth Island kindly sponsored by British Canoeing. *If not a member of British Canoeing, a River Wey Navigation licence is required. Day or annual nonpower licences available at Thames Lock. Sally Schupke, Chairman, The Wey & Arun Canal Trust Photo: The lock-keeper’s cottage at Thames Lock

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Retirement / About the house

Not Ready for Retirement?

ven though retirement ages have been increased recently many people find that when the time comes we don’t feel quite ready to down tools and head to the allotment or the golf course. All the knowledge, skills and qualifications we’ve achieved over the years can’t just be switched off, and we might not feel ready to step out of working life entirely. So if the calendar says one thing but our heart and mind disagree, what should we do? Don’t despair – there are in excess of 1.3 million pensioners still in work. We represent 11% of the total workforce, and are living proof that many companies recognise our experience. Staged Retirement. Talk to your boss or line manager in advance of your retirement. Ask if you can stage your retirement over a couple of years, maybe dropping to a three-day week, then two days, etc. Many companies are happy to accommodate loyal employees. Stress that it will make any transitions run more smoothly because you will be able to pass on your knowledge to your replacement and allow them to gradually take over. If you regularly deal with clients it can be very reassuring for them to know that you are still around. Benefits. Find out what your entitlements are. Check out www.direct.gov.uk to find out about pensions, earnings and tax.If you prefer to talk to someone in person on the phone, ensure you have all relevant information to hand: P45, NI Number, etc. Even if you’re only entitled to a few pennies at this stage, the important thing is that you are registered. Other benefits may come

your way later. Job-hunting. www.jobcentreguide.co.uk provides an abundance of information on vacancies and also free CV advice, which is especially helpful if you are out of practice in the art of selling yourself to a prospective employer. You can register your CV on line with any number of agencies, such as www.reed.co.uk, which show jobs in your area, and assist with careers advice. If you prefer to register in person, pop into your local Job Centre or Recruitment Agency. These are all positive moves which will help you feel more confident and in control. There are many ways to research information about employment. The library and your local college are good starting points. Libraries often have computer terminals available for public use, and some run courses if your PC skills need polishing. When you get an interview: Be positive. Stress the good reputation of the firm plus other positive information. Play to your strengths. Explain how the skills you’ve acquired throughout your working life will benefit this company. Play down the negatives of retirement. Describe any voluntary work, hobbies studying and training you’ve completed. As an older person, play on your experience and loyalty but… Reassure the employer. You are hard working, flexible and willing to learn. Think of retirement as a fresh start. It may be a chance to reinvent yourself and it’s never too late to land your dream job. Good luck. Christine Harris

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wet – fast and free. Lindsey loves working en plein air especially in her most beloved destination Venice, where the light and architecture provide endless inspiration. Recently Lindsey has been developing more abstract works and her ideas are evolving into new and exciting works. Paul Baden makes wood sculptures inspired by his cartographic roots. Carvings of the human form, maps and exciting contemporary wall reliefs use layered woods to create landscapes for the hand and eyes to explore. Horsham Artists Open Studios takes place on 8th & 9th, 15th & 16th July, 10am5pm, entry is free and it is a good opportunity to have an excellent day out! For further details please see www.horsham artistsopenstudios.co.uk or the Open Studios flyers available from the museum and libraries. Carolyn Gibbs Left: Watercolour by Lindsey Pearson. Right: Sculpting with wood by Paul Baden

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Retired? You have just become really valuable!

f you have just retired, or are about to, and are wondering how to use your new ‘spare time’ (other than perfecting your golf or cooking every recipe in your back copies of Gourmet magazine), I’d like to offer a suggestion… I found that sharing a lifetime’s commercial experience with local businesses and involvement in community affairs added a new dimension to my village life. Us oldies (and not so oldies) are actually worth our weight in gold – both to our local community and to our ourselves – according to research. A Department for Work and Pensions and Cabinet Office study (www.gov. uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_ data/file/221227/WP112.pdf) calls the latter benefit ‘well-being value’ and estimates that it is worth around £70bn per annum to us frequent formal volunteers. This is based on the amount of monetary compensation that we volunteers would need to maintain our level of ‘well-being’ if we stopped volunteering. The Billingshurst community is very largely run by people in their spare time – the Parish Council, the Community Partnership and the Chamber of Commerce are just three such volunteer-based organisations. Certainly, if I hadn’t replaced my ‘business and thinking time’ with something constructive, rewarding and cerebral, I’d have gone nuts. What did it for me? In my case, the Billingshurst Chamber of Commerce and my role representing it at the Billingshurst Community Partnership made an extraordinarily rewarding replacement for my 36 frenetic years in Hong Kong commerce. Comparing the different scales might sound laughable. But it wasn’t. Pretty well the same principles apply whether it is Hong Kong or Horsham, a bank or baker, Billingshurst or BilliFest. It’s mainly the number of noughts that is different. As we move nearer to our grandchildren and my involvement here reduces, I’ll miss these remarkable organisations. It is they that work with the local and district authorities, and other groups, to drive Billingshurst’s community activities today, and those of the future for our children and grandchildren. The Community Partnership delivers projects to

enhance the well-being of Billingshurst and its surroundings. Its sign-off is ‘Together we can, and have, made it happen’, and that says it all. It is made up of 16 or so local groups ranging from the Chamber of Commerce to the Station Road Gardens Association, young people’s and senior citizens’ groups, the Weald School and the Billingshurst Choral Society. Its work address youth and the EYE centre youth project, the environment, local cconomy, social welfare, and arts & culture. It’s a truly eclectic group with the most diverse group of interests, but with Billingshurst as the common theme. These initiatives have enabled me to understand better what makes Billingshurst ‘tick’ now and to be part of teams that are shaping its future, remodelling the High Street, driving youth and welfare activities, and planning the Billingshurst of the 2030s. They have also brought me into contact with some extraordinary young people at The Weald school who will be our next generation of Billingshursters, and with other business players and community groups, with regional publication editors, Councillors and community leaders of all types, and Members of Parliament and Government – all with Billingshurst as the mission, one way or the other. If you want to help ‘make it happen’ now and in the years ahead, there’s certainly a role for you, regardless of how much or how little time you can spare. I’m on (01403) 741391 or martinspurrier@ hotmail.com, or Denise Campbell, BCP Chair, is on 07500 450458 or denise146campbell@gmail.com. We’d love to talk to you. Martin Spurrier, Billingshurst Community Partnership Photo: It’s not all toil – Billingshurst Community Partnership BilliFest organising committee members stop for a beer!

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have enjoyed travelling for some years and on my first trip to Peru in 2007 I returned determined to learn Spanish. This has prompted me to visit many Spanish speaking countries, particularly South and Central America. During the last two winters, I have taken extended trips to include attendance at Spanish schools in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. This has enabled me to get to know local people and learn about their countries and culture. I have developed an ongoing friendship with one of my guides who lives on Ometepe island Nicaragua. His name is Jose Antonio Ruiz Hernandez. Nicaragua is the second poorest country in Central America, after Haiti, and many children complete very few years of schooling. Those who do, have to commit time and effort outside of the normal school day and endure many hardships to pursue their aspirations. Jose experienced these challenges and has gone on to learn two languages and is a local guide. In his early thirties, he is now setting up his own kayak business to provide employment to his local community, Urbaite and offer tourist services. He also teaches local students languages. His story inspired me and his enthusiasm for life and learning was so positive, yet he described how he had been unable to attend his graduations his parents could not afford new clothes. I decided to help him move his plans forward and he wanted me to return to see his progress. We are also trying to organise for him to visit England some time. I have arranged to return to Ometepe Island in January 2018 for nearly five weeks; Jose has organised for me to visit and volunteer in the schools so I can support the children with learning English and help in other local community facilities. I plan to take small items of

stationery and provide school clothing for families in need. I would also like to be able to take funds that might help them purchase computer equipment and sports items locally as these items are lower cost there and purchases would help the local economy. My travels there have made me feel embarrassed by the luxuries we have available on a daily basis here, and as a responsible traveller I want to improve the life opportunities of some very aspirational young people. The children in the Rafael Herrera Primary School have to borrow a football and have no kit to play against other schools. The headteacher handwrote a letter which Jose photographed in order to send a communication to me. There is no equipment and only basic buildings. I have spent forty years working in our education system, as a teacher, headteacher and adviser, and realise what a disadvantage these children have. I plan to use my arts and crafts sales to support this activity (my work can be seen on 2newhorizonsinart.blogspot.com), to save funds that I gain from money saving vouchers, my pension and savings, and kind donations from friends, family and any other organisations. The project is involving me in more new learning. I am taking a TEFL course and have started to take motorcycle lessons to enable me to have transportation on the island! If you are interested in helping in any way at all or would like to discuss this project, please contact me. Carolyn Gibbs Tel: (01403) 782403 Email: gibbs125@btinternet.com Top: Carolyn during her first trip to Peru in 2007 Bottom: Sales of Carolynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art will help Nicaraguan schoolchildren

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well, I’ll deal with them in a minute,” thought Nanny. o much has happened in the last month. The She tried to get the rest into the catching place. Most naughty chickens in June’s story have gone to of them obliged. As Holly was late Nanny went and the big chicken pen in the sky. Old age crept did some other jobs. By the time Holly arrived, there up and they died quietly in their sleep. RIP. were only two sheep left in the catching place and Anne and Gary bought some new ones, two about five in the big paddock. The other two were ordinary browns and two lovely glossy blacks. One milling about behind the hurdles. started laying right away (their Time for the big guns. Grandad predecessors laid their last eggs was ‘volunteered’ to help round many, many moons ago). The them up. After running around in new chickens were unfortunately the hot sun, the sheep were very thick… The food box is the eventually corralled and Grandad classic New Zealand design stood guard by the hurdles so which requires the chicken to none could escape again. Holly stand on a panel which lifts the sheared the two in the catching lid. It took them nearly a week place and let them go. Then the with lots of help from Anne and corralled ones were coerced into Nanny to get that right. And it took them more than a week to learn to At last the flock was shorn – or is it sheared?! the catching place and Nanny put the halter on Aaron so he couldn’t go inside before the door shuts on jump out again. He didn’t seem to mind too much. the chicken house (it's on an automatic timer). Poor After that the sheep shearing went like clockwork. Anne and Izzie spent some time searching the After Holly trimmed their feet and finished shearing longer grass and catching them in the dark. Or else each one with a magic electric machine (which she they had to be plucked from the top of the chicken plugged into a battery pack on her waist), she folded house where they had decided to roost for the night. the fleece up and put it into the big bag. Soon they One of them was something of a Houdini Hen, were transformed. They emerged slim and svelte, escaping to tease the foxes that lurk about the field, each in a different shade of chocolate, and very glad shark-like, licking their chops at the slightest sight of to escape out into the bottom paddock. They didn’t fresh chicken. But for now they seem to be OK. Time even look back to say ‘Thank you’ – ungrateful will tell. creatures! And then it was shearing day. Nanny had it all Sally from next door came over to take Holly to planned out and as usual things did not go to plan! her place. Sally had more sheep than Nanny and Well not all of it anyway. She spent a whole day they had even woollier coats. So Nan and Grandad finishing off the laying of a brick base in the front of said their goodbyes and thank yous, put the big bag the gate. It had been started about three years ago of lovely smelling wool in the shed and cleaned the and the pile of bricks had to be moved before Holly catching place. “That’s it for another year,” they the shearer came. Next the hurdles had to be moved breathed with relief. But that was NOT the last job to ensure that if any sheep jumped out of the for the summer. Oh no, far from it. Flystrike spraying catching place they wouldn’t escape into the big was next. Flystrike is absolutely horrible and Nanny paddock. Come Friday morning, the whole mob did not want her sheep to get it. came up for breakfast and Nanny smugly shut the But until then peace will reign on that little farm hurdles and left them to it. They moaned and near Billingshurst (I hope!). groaned. Then Arthur, and then Aaron along with Yvonne Fleece Photo: Yvonne Fleece Amy, jumped the hurdles into the big paddock. “Oh

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Angling… Nash fails to be hooked 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.

think, now that I have passed from the active time of my life and have moved into a more calm and peaceful period, I perhaps should reflect on that most energetic of sports… angling. What sight looks more appealing on a warm summer’s day than the vision of a fisherman seated on the banks of a cool, sparkling waterway, the sun warming his back as he gazes in apparent deep thought at the little bobbing float for hours… and hours…and hours! I must confess that I have never been what you might call a keen fisherman. This reluctance to take up this pastime in any positive way can be traced back to a holiday in Devon long ago when I was foolish enough to book a trip to go mackerel fishing. The ride out of the harbour was a delight, the slightly bumpy trip to deeper water very enjoyable. Then we stopped to fish. The little boat took on a rather disconcerting life of its own. The front end went up and down and the wretched thing rolled from side to side at the same time. Most on board found this either amusing or seemed to not notice it altogether. Within a very short time, however, I found myself throwing ground bait over the side in large quantities – mainly consisting of my mixed grill lunch! Interestingly, this seemed to be contagious, and in a very short time I had several other companions joining me. Fishing was abandoned as a bad job and we spent a pleasant two hours chugging around the near harbour area until our allotted time was up. That was my one and only venture into sea fishing. So on to that other type… course fishing. Why course? Because it’s not regarded as so refined as its saltwater companion, or perhaps it’s from using water courses? Must look it up some time when the urge comes over me. I have been very fortunate in my time in farming in that I have either lived by a river or, for the last 50 years, by a large reservoir. This has given me every opportunity to fish to my heart’s content. Alas, it was not to be. I’m afraid that despite many attempts, I find the whole event a complete bore. Sorry to you keen anglers out there, but I find myself watching with great amazement as those

who love the sport unload their equipment from their cars at the break of day. (Some even spend the whole night at the water’s edge – I prefer the warmth of my bed.) They haul a mountain of rods, bags, boxes and brollies along to their favourite spots and there they set up for the day’s angling. From an assortment of little boxes appear maggots of every colour imaginable, along with bread, luncheon meat and sweetcorn. All destined to be hung on a hook and slowly drowned into submission or to be eaten by some unsuspecting passing fish. Most participants seem far from content with one rod. A little barrage of rods lie on their rests, their floats bobbing in the glinting water, eyes peeled watching each one in turn, waiting for that tell tail ‘knock’ that informs the rod’s owner that some hidden creature is checking out their lure for a prospective snack. Gets you on the edge of your seats, don’t it? Personally I found that the constant bobbing of the floats distracted me from the overwhelming urge to have a doze. Still, each to his own. I did, just once, contemplate eating the fish that I had caught. I had been warned, by those who knew, that course fish had an earthy taste unless they were given a 24-hour freshwater bath first. This apparently would clear the muddy taste from them, and idiot that I am, I believed them… So, I caught a lovely great bream. A bottom feeder I was told. We carefully put him in a bucket and took him home to give him a bath – literally. I filled our bath with fresh, clean water, put him in, and awaited the great transformation. I’m afraid, dear friends, that after soaking overnight, and splashing copious amounts of water around the bathroom as he swam back and forth, as far as we could tell, he hadn’t improved. In fact he had given the whole bathroom a particularly pungent aroma that encouraged the wife to insist he be returned to whence he came. It took several days and much scrubbing with lashings of aromatic bath salts to return the bath to an acceptable state once more. I never did get to eat him! That, folks, is why I rarely go fishing. I’ve shown my children how to fish, and I will willingly stop for a few minutes to chat to any man with a rod, but do it myself again? No. Give me a book, a blanket to lay on, and I will be perfectly happy. Good fishing! John Nash

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n Friday 19th May, The Weald said goodbye to their year 13 students. Students celebrated their time at The Weald by enjoying a fun afternoon on the field. They started off their day with an emotional leaving assembly where they had the chance to reminisce about their experiences and fond memories of the school and sixth form. The students and staff dressed up in imaginative fancy dress costumes to celebrate including 80s disco outfits, Mexicans, Greek gods and nuns. The afternoon included an inflatable assault course, a gladiator ring and ice creams. The weather didn’t dampen their spirits; students were extremely enthusiastic throughout the afternoon and got stuck in. Both staff and students felt emotional but happy by the end of the day.

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e thought it was about time that the LCGI (Loxwood Community Gardens Initiative) updated everybody involved and potential members of what has been happening with our organisation over the last few months. Our Diamond Jubilee Garden in the centre of the village is looking spectacular at the moment. Our shrubs, roses and herbaceous perennials are looking fantastic. We are delighted that the Loxwood Preschool children are looking after their raised bed and using the garden to its full potential. The area we maintain around the telephone box in the village has been looking very attractive especially after we planted many primulas and pansies in early spring. Our wildflower meadow that was sown three years ago underneath our orchard at North Hall is looking amazing at the moment. The ox-eye

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illingshurst Parish Council has entered Station Road Gardens into the Best Small Park Competition run by South & South East In Bloom. S&SiB Judge will be judging the garden on Monday 26th June. I would like to thank Billingshurst Parish Council for putting our community garden forward into this competition. We, the Friends of Station Road Gardens, are all volunteers have worked very hard to provide the community with a facility suitable for all ages to enjoy. It has been some eight years in the making, and I feel that we have now achieved much of what we set out to do. The number of people that now use the gardens on a daily basis has grown in line with our expectation. It gives us great pleasure seeing the community coming together and enjoying what the gardens has to offer. Our future plans are to continue to maintain and improve the gardens, the major task being the upkeep and maintenance – this will always be ongoing. To this end we are always seeking volunteers to come and help, any small amount of time that you can spare would be very much appreciated. Should you wish to get involved please

contact me for a chat on (01403) 782321. It is unfortunate that we suffer with individuals that think it is acceptable to misuse the gardens with their litter strewn all over, and those who cannot be bothered to clean up after their dogs. Although they are a small minority it does however make unnecessary work for our volunteers and helpers and of course our street cleaners .This misuse affects all who use the gardens and I ask that those people (it’s not only our youngsters) that offend in this way to behave more responsibly. We are grateful to those who do not leave litter in any form, and also greatly assist us by cleaning up after those that do. May I take this opportunity to remind you all that we are holding the gardens’ event of the year: Lark In The Park on Sunday 16th July at 2pm, it is completely free, so please come along and support not only Station Road Gardens but also the local talent that will be performing for you. Don’t forget to bring a picnic. For details please visit our Facebook page (‘Friends of Station Road Gardens’), posters around the village. (See page 5. Ed.) Keith Brown, Chairman, Station Road Gardens Photos: Grahame Pearson and Station Road Gardens’ Facebook page PLEASE use the bins provided!

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High Street Planters Billingshurst will be a prettier and more colourful place this summer, thanks to the overwhelming success of a new initiative by the Parish Council. The Council offered businesses and organisations the opportunity to sponsor planters lining the High Street. Signage has been placed on either side of the newly painted planters enabling the sponsors to promote their names to a wide audience at the same time as showing their support for the community. Funds from the scheme will be used to provide more attractive planting schemes in the troughs, which help bring colour to the main thoroughfare throughout the spring and summer.

Hello & Welcome The Parish Council is delighted to welcome its newest employee Alan Swainson who has recently commenced work as a Litter Warden/Odd Job Person. Alan joins our team of staff and will work alongside fellow Litter Warden Haydn, helping to keep our local areas clean and tidy.

Community Speedwatch update Thank you to everyone who responded showing an interest in a possible Community Speedwatch scheme in Billingshurst. There was a very positive response and there is still time to register an interest. Advice has been sought from Sussex Police and we have been given a very pro-active point of contact to guide and advise us. It is hoped that an initial meeting will be set up in the coming weeks, those who have shown an interest will be advised when this is. To register your interest, please contact Paul Berry, preferably by email at paul.berry@billingshurst.gov.uk or on 07437 287241.

Operation Crackdown Anti-social driving can be reported online through Operation Crackdown www.operationcrackdown. org. Reports must be made by the person witnessing the behaviour, (mobile phone use, bad driving, no seatbelt, rude or aggressive behaviour â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NOT parking).

Reporting issues to Sussex Police Please remember to always report vandalism and antisocial behaviour as the Police will target their resources to the areas where the most reports are generated.

Dog Fouling Dog fouling is the offence of being in charge of a dog and failing to remove dog mess from a public place. Sadly we have been contacted by a number of residents complaining about owners who allow their dogs to foul our local highways and parks/open spaces. Horsham District Council is the authority that deals with this issue and failure to clear up after your dog can lead to a Fixed Penalty Notice of ÂŁ80 being issued. If you are aware of a problem with dog fouling in an area or if you know of a perpetrator who does not pick up after their dog, please contact Horsham District Council on 01403 733144 providing as much information as possible, including a description of the offender and the dog as this will assist HDC with their investigation. For further information please visit www.horsham.gov.uk/ bins/reportit/dog-bins-and-dog-fouling.

Upcoming Meetings (July) 5th: Council meeting 6th: Planning & Environment Committee 12th: Neighbourhood Plan Steering Committee 19th: Property Committee 26th: Billingshurst Centre & F&GP

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Our Community Volunteers – Graham Moore

njoying the beautiful garden of Graham and Gina Moore, a riot of colour, on a sunny June morning, it is no surprise to learn that they are the driving force behind the Loxwood Community Gardens Initiative. The scheme was born out of a desire expressed in a 2008 Parish Council survey by the villagers to have a gardening club, and although the first attempts to form an organisation foundered, Graham explained that as it seemed a waste to let all the enthusiasm for such an enterprise disappear, he and Gina invited all those interested to a meeting. They approached the North Hall Committee who gave permission for an acre of overgrown ground to be cultivated by the club who cleared the area and planted 38 Sussex fruit trees. Today it comprises coppiced woodland and a community orchard where Loxwood residents can help themselves to free produce. The creation of the Diamond Jubilee Garden on Station Road followed in 2012, on a plot of overgrown scrubland. Wey and Arun Canal volunteers cleared the ground and then the club built and planted raised beds and added carved wooden sheep, making a peaceful oasis popular with families. The club maintains close links with a number of other Loxwood organisations (both Graham and

Gina are active volunteers with several of these as well) resulting in support from many different sources in and around the village. Some grants have been given by West Sussex County Council, other funds or supplies by residents of the village and labour and expertise is provided by the hundredstrong membership of the club which represents approximately a quarter of the households in central Loxwood. Graham himself did a garden design course when he retired and his propagating and coppicing skills (learned as a child and now a pleasant source of nostalgia for him) have contributed to the overall result. The club holds monthly work parties to maintain the gardens or litter-picking sessions in the village, but also enjoys an active social life together. The initiative clearly gives them a lot of pleasure and, as Graham admits, he finds it hard to sit still and would rather meet like-minded neighbours and make friends while doing something they both enjoy. (For an update on the Gardens, see page 41. Ed.) Pippa Cleeve If you know someone who you feel deserves recognition in Our Community Volunteers please email Pippa: pppclv@spektrum.demon.co.uk

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