Ad Vincula Magazine April 2019

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April 2019

Wisborough Green Parish Magazine

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AD VINCULA Wisborough Green Church and Community News

Highlights April 2019

Ad Vincula Team

St Peter ad Vincula Calendar ....................................................... 4 Pastoral Letter .............................................................................. 5 Dates for Diary / Prayer ................................................................ 6 Prayer / From the Registers / FSW News .................................... 7 From the Editor / Easter Lilies ...................................................... 9 WG Primary School News .......................................................... 11 Nature Notes .............................................................................. 13 St Peter’s Sponsored Activities ........................................... 14 - 15 Brother Angelo RIP / Vacancy for School Governor .................. 17 Ad Vincula “How Far Can you Go” ............................................. 19 WG Annual Parish Meeting / Christian Aid “Big Brekkie” ........... 21 WG Neighbourhood Plan Review / Village Spring Clean ........... 23 Village Hall News / Holy Week Prayer Labyrinth ....................... 25 WG Sports / WG School Summer Festival 2019 ........................ 26 Notice Board ........................................................................ 28 - 29 School Crossing Durbans Rd / School Marketing Club .............. 30 Flower Festival 2019 / Abseil for Parkinson’s UK ....................... 31 Recipe of the Month ................................................................... 33 WG Minibus Page ...................................................................... 35 Wisborough Green History .................................................. 36 - 37 Gardener’s Calendar / Lady B News .......................................... 39 Wildlife Group / Minibus Outings April to June ........................... 41 PACT News ................................................................................ 43 Village Organisations - News & Notices .............................. 43 - 49 WG Balloon Festival 2019 / Annual Unlock Walk ....................... 51 Church Cleaning / Flower Rosters / Directory ............................ 52 Village Directory ......................................................................... 53 What’s Happening ...................................................................... 54

Roland Zilz

Disclaimer:

The views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the Editor or the Parochial Church Council.

Please note, it is not always possible to check the credentials and claims of all those advertising, so please ensure that you get references and check any claims before entering into business with them.

Cover Picture - Easter Scene (Illustration by Katie Wells)

Editor Marion Jenkins Asst. Editor Fran Wallace Advertising John Gough Distribution Rev. Clive Jenkins Vicar Jamie Daniell Churchwarden Richard Parish Churchwarden

If you have articles, photos, letters, etc that you think we may like to feature in the next issue, please email the Editor on: editor@stpeterswg.org.uk but, please note, publication will always be subject to space and at the discretion of the Editor.

Copy Deadline for May 2019 issue:

14 April 2019 Printed by: Bishops Printers Ltd Walton Road, Farlington, Portsmouth PO6 1TR Tel: 023 9233 4900

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St Peter ad Vincula Calendar for April Tuesday

2 April

Wednesday 3 April Sunday 7 April 5th Sunday of Lent Tuesday Wednesday Saturday

9 April 10 April 13 April

Sunday 14 April Palm Sunday Tuesday

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16 April

Wednesday 17 April Thursday 18 April Maundy Thursday Friday 19 April Good Friday Sunday 21 April Easter Day Tuesday

23 April

Wednesday 24 April Sunday 28 April 2nd Sunday of Easter Tuesday 30 April Wednesday 1 May Sunday 5 May 3rd Sunday of Easter

4.30pm to 5.00pm 10.00am 8.00am 10.30am 6.00pm 3.00pm 4.30pm to 5.00pm 10.00am 10.00am to 4.00pm 8.00am 10.30am 12 noon 4.30pm to 5.00pm 10.00am 7.30pm

Prayer Group (at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Road) Holy Communion Holy Communion (BCP) Sung Communion Refresh contemporary worship and praise Messy Church in the Village Hall Prayer Group (at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Road) Holy Communion Parish Quiet Day for Holy Week at the Palace in Chichester Holy Communion (BCP) Time for God - activities & procession Annual Parochial Church Meeting Prayer Group (at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Road) Holy Communion Sung Communion

10.00am All Age Worship followed by Hot Cross Buns 12 noon An Hour at the Foot of the Cross 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) and lighting Easter Fire 10.30am All Age Communion for Easter Day 4.30pm Prayer Group to 5.00pm (at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Road) 10.00am Holy Communion 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.30am All Age Communion 4.30pm Prayer Group to 5.00pm (at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Road) NO Holy Communion 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.30am Sung Communion 6.00pm Refresh contemporary worship and praise

For More Details of Services and Events see CHURCH WEBSITE http://www.wisboroughgreenparishchurch.org.uk/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stpeterwg/

Pastoral Letter Hosanna to the Son of David!

Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!

Hosanna in the highest heaven! (Matthew 21:9 ) What a difference a week makes. Jesus enters Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and everyone is celebrating, cheering and waving branches to proclaim His arrival and the fulfilment of a centuries old prophecy regarding the coming Messiah.

By Friday the mood has changed from celebration to condemnation! Jesus is now a spectacle of ridicule and revulsion, with a crown of thorns on His head, he is paraded through the streets, blooded and beaten after a show trial, to face a criminal’s death on a cross.

Yet, not even the Roman execution squad, detailed to carry out the task, could have understood the implications of what they were doing when Jesus cries out “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Luke 23:34.

Those words must have sounded like the last gasp, of a deranged man, or the Son of God, praying for those who were nailing Him to the cross. After His death, Jesus is laid to rest in a tomb that was never going to become a shrine to a great moral teacher, but a sign that the grave is not the end. For He has broken the bonds of sin and death by dying in our place, and opening the gates of Heaven to all who recognise their need for His, ’Amazing Grace’ to fill their hearts and lives.

That first Easter morning dawned brighter than any other, for the shadow of fear and 5 death, that had hung over Jesus’ followers after his arrest and execution, had dissipated like the morning mist. This new day began with tears shed by Mary at the tomb as she said, “They have taken my Lord away”. Seeing a man she assumed was the gardener, she asked “Where have you put him, and I will get him.” He then called her by name, to which she responded,” ‘Rabboni’, Teacher.” John 20:16. The Lord’s presence fulfilled her deepest need, bringing joy and peace. She then ran to share the good news with the disciples.

This same Jesus, called all His friends by name to come and follow Him. He still does today, to all, right across the world, meeting the deepest of needs. So come and find out more, join us as we celebrate His love this Holy Week and Eastertide.

Clive and Marion

Parish Quiet Day for Holy Week Saturday 13th April 10am-4pm at The Palace, Chichester To book a place email vicarage@stpeterswg.org.uk or sign up in Church. Please bring a packed lunch; drinks will be provided. We will have the use of the Tudor Room, Bishops Chapel and the garden.

Dates for the Diary April 2019 Wednesday 3rd Friday

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7.30pm Deanery Synod Open Meeting at St Mary’s, Petworth ‘The Four ‘F’s of Faith’ (launched at Diocesan Synod in November) All Welcome.

8.45-11.30am Xpresso with Bacon Butties. Serving fair trade coffee and home made cakes.

10am Knit & Natter during Xpresso Coffee Morning 6pm Refresh Contemporary Worship led by Andy on guitar in Church. All welcome.

3pm Messy Church in the Village Hall “What’s Easter All About?”

10am-4pm Parish Quiet Day for Holy Week at The Palace, Chichester.

10.30am Time For God on Palm Sunday 12 noon Annual Parochial Church Meeting 7.30pm Communion for Maundy Thursday 10am All Age Worship followed by Hot Cross Buns 12 noon An Hour at the Foot of the Cross (reflective service) 10.30am Easter All-Age Communion Celebration 2.30pm Singing For Fun at Wyatt House. Tea & Cake served!

All Welcome!

8.45-11.30am Xpresso Coffee Morning in Church back after the Easter break.

May 2019 Sunday Friday

12th 17th

10.30am Time For God All Age Service.

8.45-11.30 Xpresso Coffee Morning in Church, including:

The Big Brekkie for Christian Aid serving bacon butties, fruit, croissants, Fair trade coffee and tea. (see p 21) 10am Knit & Natter at Xpresso

Prayer Prayer Group and Quiet Mornings If anyone would like to spend half an hour in fellowship and prayer then they are most welcome on a Tuesday at 4.30pm, when prayers are said for the life of the Parish.

Contact Wendy Duff on 700295 for details of venue.

On the third Friday of every month Quiet Mornings are held at the home of Wendy Duff at 10.30am. It is a peaceful time when you can relax, recharge your batteries and listen to music, poetry, readings and prayers. You will come away refreshed and ready to carry on! Please contact Wendy Duff on 700295 for details.

Prayer (Cont) Chain of Prayer Worried about a loved one, a friend or yourself and would like prayers to be said by a chain of people? Contact Wendy 700295 or Gillian 700157 and they will start the chain by contacting the person next to them on the list and so it goes all the way round.

Prayer is a powerful and important part of life and one should never under estimate its effect. You don't need to give any details of the problem just ask for prayers to be said and it will happen. Please note that it will be treated with total confidentiality.

Prayers are offered for parishioners who are in special need, especially the sick and frail. Please advise either of the churchwardens of any persons or situations you would like remembered in this way.

All those living in particular roads are prayed for regularly, the whole parish being covered over a 12-week cycle: Week beginning:

7 April 14 April 21 April 28 April

Glebe Way & Harsfold Lane Petworth Road & Balchins Close Fittleworth Road Brick Kiln Common & Bedham

From the Registers (February) Funeral:

We give thanks for the life of Gladys Sheppard whose funeral took place at St. Peter’s on Thursday 7th February 2019.

Family Support Work News Dear Friends, As I write this we are preparing for World Book Day tomorrow (7th March). Thanks to the generosity of our supporters we are able to give a personalised book to every child we support – relevant to their age, interests and reading abilities. It’s often the only time that they are given their own books to keep and we know how much it means to them, so thank you to everybody who has donated books or book tokens. During half term we took a group of families to Chichester Cathedral to participate in their family activity day, which was greatly enjoyed by everybody who attended. Our day-to-day work continues to be primarily focussed on helping our families to access the relevant services and support they need. Relationship breakdown and domestic violence feature heavily at the moment, so please remember these families in your prayers.

Finally, our annual Easter Walk is now open for registration and we would love you to join us. On Easter Monday we will be tackling a 7-mile walk beginning (and ending) at Alfriston and taking in the famous Long Man of Wilmington. We are hoping to raise £10,000 this year and your support would be greatly appreciated. More information can be found on our website www.familysupportwork.org (under the Get Involved section).

Nikki Kerr, Director Fundraising & Marketing

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From the Editor Happy Easter and a warm welcome to the April 2019 edition of Ad Vincula - back to 56 pages this month!

This month, we see the welcome return of Nature Notes by Sue Jameson (p13). Other highlights are:       

The sad news of the passing of Brother Angelo (p17) Rpt on the dangerous crossing on Durbans Road used by the school children (p30) WG School’s Marketing Club plea for support (p30) Early notice of Flower Festival (p31) Angie Gooda’s planned Abseil off the tower at Guildford Cathedral (p31) Update from Donna on Lady B (p39) Plea from Balloon Festival for sponsorship and help on the days (p51)

I hope you will find something of interest. Do please keep all your articles, comments and photos coming. Specifically, I would love to see some fresh photos (or original artwork) representing Wisborough Green in different months of the year to use as magazine covers. Please send to editor@stpeterswg.org.uk.

Roland Zilz This magazine can also be viewed on line at: http://www.wisboroughgreenparishchurch.org.uk/index.php/parish-magazine

St Peter’s

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April 3.00pm

What is Easter All About?

Games, Crafts, Activities, Celebration and Meal all in Wisborough Green Village Hall Please come as a family For information phone 01403 700339

EASTER LILIES If you would like to give a donation for the lilies, which will be used to decorate the church at Easter and to sign a card in remembrance of a loved one, a card and a donation box will be at the back of church on Sundays. Alternatively you can give the money to Maggie Edwards (01403 700944) or one of the Churchwardens. Thank you.

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Wisborough Green Primary School News Fizz, pop, bang! The science fair got an explosive reaction from children and parents during science week. The older children were set a challenge to set up a science experiment for the younger children, explaining scientific phenomenon. There were indoor fireworks, colour changing solutions, bouncing eggs, volcanic eruptions and rocket launchers to name just a few. The children worked in unity, challenged themselves scientifically and made sure everyone had lots of fun.

Colour Challenges really do create a buzz around the school. Each colour team worked together to design and make the best aeroplane to fly across the school hall.

The Grande Finale saw Blue team entry take the lead, with their plane flying an amazing 11 metres! The challenge wasn't just about winning though, listening to each other, sharing ideas and solving problems were all important. The teams scored points for showing how well they cooperated and for creative thinking. We really have loved science week this year. Thank you to our brilliant staff team for the exciting experiences they plan for our children. #creatingfuturescientists World Book Day celebrated our love of books, with everyone coming dressed as their favourite book character.

As a school, we wrote an adventurous story using objects to inspire us. Henry Adams Estate Agent set the challenge to design a pet with superpowers as a new book character. The children love the competitions and the great prizes they win. Thank you for all your support.

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Our Travel Committee recently met to discuss how we can further improve the parking around the school. We are worried about how fast some cars drive down Durbans Road and how dangerous it is to cross. Teresa Baker and Heidi Lang have kindly volunteered to wear high viz vests to encourage vehicles to slow down and to ensure the children cross the road safely. If you would like to join them, by wearing a reflective vest to promote safer crossing, then pop in and see us. (See p 30 for more details.)

Our next exciting project is the production of our very first school magazine (see p 30).

Roland attended one of our meetings to share his wealth of knowledge. It has really made us realise what an amazing job the production team at AdVinc do every month.

Thank you for all your advice Roland, we can't wait to share our first edition with you.

Visit our website for more info: http://www.wisboroughgreenschool.org.uk or follow us on Twitter - @WGPS864

Warm regards, Amanda Harrison, Head Teacher 01403 700280

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Live music Friday/Saturday evenings from 9pm.

Theme food evenings.

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Nature Notes At the end of last year Brian Smith sent me a picture taken by a friend in Ashington – and as I start my notes for 2019, I must share it with you. This is Raymond (named after a certain French chef!) and we hear he’s still going strong in his Ashington garden.

Meanwhile the woodpeckers are drumming and should be nesting soon, a longtailed tit flickered out of a bush with a little feather in its beak, blackbirds are calling, chaffinches are abounding, tits, starlings, nuthatch, sparrows etc are demolishing the feeders, and a chic pair of pied wagtails are strutting their stuff each morning and evening. The winter visitors can be still heard here and there, with a very noisy group of redwings and fieldfares up in Bedham - 200 or more I’m told!

Bedham has ravens too, and one evening a friend watched as four of them flushed a sparrowhawk from some conifers. As it emerged, it disturbed a bat from its roost there.

It was a bit of a ‘dogfight’ moment as the sparrowhawk seemed to make a grab, but the bat flipped and dodged until the hawk flew off – whereupon the bat spiralled way up high and flew off southwards. Would a hawk try and take a bat? Hard to imagine, but I wish I’d been there!

The same chum was sitting on a bench by Burton Pond when a water rail came out of the reeds and walked calmly round him and back into the pond edge. Some people 13 have all the luck! They are a rare sight these days. He saw four little egrets too!

I’m waiting to hear the chiff-chaffs as usual - to confirm that spring really has sprung.

Someone else will hear the cuckoo first of course, but as I’ve said before, as long as they arrive and all the other migrants too, I don’t mind being last. The trees and hedges are starting to bud, the wild plum is lighting up the corner in our lane. Daffodils are everywhere, and primroses, bluebells and many more are well on the way.

Talking of flowers – about the middle of February my eye was caught by a large bumble bee circling a solitary purple crocus which was still in a tight bud, like the crocus in Picture 1. The bee ignored me as I stood right over it and watched. It circled round it, went away, then circled again. Eventually it landed at the base of the petals, somehow nudged them apart and completely disappeared inside! The tip of the flower was undisturbed and was no more open when the bee emerged and flew off. I’m cross I can’t tell you which bee species it was, but how clever was that!

NB Picture 2 is the actual crocus two days later, after a frost.

Reports (from a reliable source!) of a sedge warbler seen in February – so did it overwinter? Or just come early? Let’s hope all the others join him……and soon!

Sue J

St Peter’s Spon Wizzy Tots Wizzy Tots, Wisborough Green’s baby and toddler group, meets at the Village Hall every Tuesday during term time from 9.30 to 11.00 am.

Please join us for a coffee, catch up and a play in the Village Hall, all children and parents/carers welcome.

It would be lovely to see you all. If you want to find out more about Wizzy Tots, please call: Tory on 01403 700809 or Marion on 01403 700339.

If you haven’t yet experienced the delights of Xpresso, come and enjoy freshly ground Fairtrade coffee or tea with a delectable homemade cake!

Xpresso is open every Friday during term time from 8.45am ‘til 11.30am in St Peter’s Church and EVERYONE is welcome!

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Knit & Natter Craft Group

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During the Xpresso Coffee Morning in the Church All are welcome. Bring your craft with you, or just come for a chat.

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St Peter’s Luncheon Club St Peter’s Luncheon Club meets six times a year, on a Thursday, in the Wisborough Green Village Hall and is open to anyone who lives in the village or who worships at St Peter's. A two-course lunch, accompanied by a glass of wine, costs £5.00, payable at the door. Members are reminded by telephone a week or so before the event. If you would like to become a member, please ring Val Mourilyan on 01403 700089. th

Next lunch: Thursday 16

May at 12.15 for 12.45 in the Village Hall

nsored Activities Village Care Scheme The St. Peter’s Village Care Team meets regularly and its aims are to give help and support to the residents of Wisborough Green in as many ways as possible. This includes visiting people who are housebound, in hospitals or in nursing homes, and comforting those who are suffering from illness, bereavement, loneliness etc.

We also provide (through the West Sussex County Council) a free library service for those who are unable to leave their homes. See next page.

Each team member is responsible for looking after an area of the village, for welcoming new arrivals, and for giving friendly advice. We produce “Welcome to Wisborough Green Cards” containing useful information which are always delivered personally. When appropriate, we send out cards on the first anniversaries of Baptism and Confirmation, and for bereavements. We are always open to suggestions and new ideas to help the community.

Please feel free to contact Suzanne Mosley on 01403 700946 for any enquiries.

Village Car Service The Village Car Service, a part of the St Peter’s Village Care Scheme (see above), has now been in operation for over twenty years. It provides transport to Doctor’s and Dentist’s surgeries and local hospitals on request. There is no charge for this service but donations are invited from passengers as these are ploughed back into the Team’s budget to pay petrol expenses to the volunteer drivers. The service is co-ordinated by Jennie Burr (tel:01403 700607).

We have a dedicated team of drivers and are extremely grateful to them all, but always need new recruits to cover busy periods. If anyone is interested in driving for the village please contact Suzanne Mosley on 15 01403 700946.

Village Library Service for Housebound Readers This service is available for readers who are unable to leave their homes.

There are large print and talking books available if required. If you would like a selection of books delivered to your home on a temporary or regular basis, please contact: Angela Craddock on 700336.

‘St Peter’s Chain Gang’ The Churchyard at St Peter’s is an historic record of successive generations, a home for funerary monuments of architectural and aesthetic excellence, a setting for the church itself and a place for reflection and prayer. As such, its maintenance is of the highest importance. To complement the regular mowing the churchyard receives throughout the year, St Peter’s Chain Gang has been formed.

This working party meets every other Tuesday in the churchyard from 9.30am to 12.00 noon to carry out routine tasks aimed at keeping everything neat and tidy.

Extra help is always welcome even if you can come for just part of the time.

Please bring gardening tools if you are able.

Dates for April / May 2019 (weather permitting): Tuesday 2nd April Tuesday 16th April Tuesday 30th April Tuesday 14th May Tuesday 28th May

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Brother Angelo It is with considerable sadness that we report the death of Brother Angelo on 21 st February, aged 90.

Br Angelo started his secular life as a hairdresser in London and, after a serious illness in the early 1960s, decided to become a Friar in the Franciscan Order. In 1963 he became a member of the Society of St Francis and in 1966 trained for ordination at Chichester Theological College prior to being ordained as a priest in 1969.

One of the many roles that Br Angelo undertook with great energy and enthusiasm was to help with services at parishes where there was a vacancy for an incumbent. It was in this capacity that he became known to many of the congregation in Wisborough Green when he helped out following Revd Simon Newham’s departure and again following Revd Peter Dixon’s departure.

He is remembered with considerable affection as a man of great inspiration who brought his extensive experience of life and a deep faith with him and who enriched the lives of those with whom he came into contact. For the last 10 years of his life he lived at Terry’s Cross, near Henfield, which was founded as a retirement home for clergy, where he had been very active in ministering to the other residents.

RIP

Vacancy – School Governor Are you looking for a challenging but rewarding role?

Are you able to commit a few hours of your time each month?

Are you interested in joining a friendly team of professionals and developing your skills in a board level environment?

We are looking for a volunteer to join our governing body. You don’t need to have an understanding of the education system (there is plenty of training and support available), or even be a parent. You just need to be over 18 and able to commit a few hours of your time each month to do some background reading, carry out school visits and attend 6 evening meetings each year.

If you think you have the skills, character and time to contribute, please get in touch to find out more: gov@wisboroughgreenschool.org.uk

Make a real difference to education and give something back to your local community

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Ad Vincula - “How far can you go?”

Another varied selection for our little competition this month. There’s a clear distance winner this month - Robert Knight in Chon Buri, Thailand (6,014m) - congratulations Robert.

Above: Robert Knight at the Honda LPGA in Chon Buri, Thailand (6,014m) Below: Helen Vause in Turrialba, Costa Rica (5,393m)

Above: Fran Wallace and, Below, Dave Wallace in Puerto Del Carmen, Lanzarote (1,673m)

Please remember to take your copy of Ad Vincula with you wherever you travel and don’t worry if your travels don’t take you to distant shores, we still want to find the most interesting or unusual location for Ad Vincula so please keep those photos coming in! You can email them to: editor@stpeterswg.org.uk or post them on our Facebook Site: https://www.facebook.com/stpeterwg/.

Roland Zilz

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An invitation to all electors to attend the

Wisborough Green Annual Parish Meeting The Village Hall Thursday 25th April 2019 at 8.00 pm AGENDA    

Chairman’s Annual Report Accounts for Year Ended 31st March 2019 Neighbourhood Plan Review Update Public Questions *****

Followed by refreshments

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Christian Aid Week 2019 Big Brekkie Christian Aid Week 2019 will be different from previous years, as the Big Brekkie arrives in Wisborough Green.

The Big Brekkie will take place on Friday 17 th May during the Xpresso session in church, from 8.45 to 11.30 am. Please come along and support us and enjoy a chat over cake and a cup of coffee or breakfast. Activity sheets for adults and children will be available, so come along and join in. If you would like to support the Big Brekkie but are not able to attend on that day, please consider giving a donation to Christian Aid. This can be done through donation envelopes or by putting cash in one of the collection tins.

This year there will not be a house to house collection for Christian Aid. However, we will still be asking you for donations. There will be donation envelopes available in church, as well as collection tins at various locations around the village. Donation envelopes can be placed in the wall box just inside the church entrance or delivered to the Vicarage in Glebe Way. Thank you for your support.

Henrietta Warwick, Christian Aid Week Co-ordinator

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Richard, Caroline and the team would like to welcome you to The Bat & Ball Country Pub and Hayward’s Restaurant.

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WISBOROUGH GREEN’S NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN REVIEW Progress Update Updating the policies and assessing the proposed development sites form only part of the review process. We will also need to look at the Neighbourhood Plan Vision Statement, Objectives, the Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) Table and Community Action Plan to ensure they are up to date and continue to reflect the needs and wishes of the community.

You may think, for example, that some items in the SWOT analysis have changed category, i.e., an opportunity such as "Create additional green/open community spaces and wildlife habitats" has become a strength with the gift to the village of Songhurst Meadow. Or, that a weakness such as "Parking Congestion" is now a threat for the village.

Within the Community Action Plan many aspirations have been achieved and others are in progress.

Two new noticeboards have been provided, a wildlife area and new trees are to be planted at Songhurst Meadow, and the old Telephone Kiosk is now our new village Information Centre. A scheme to improve parking and link up new housing and pavements to the school with safer crossing points has been planned and additional soft surfacing in the playground on the Green is in the pipeline. So some items can be ticked off the Action Plan and perhaps new items need to be added, but definitely progress to celebrate.

The Neighbourhood Plan questionnaire and public consultation event will request your views to provide the knowledge we need to inform and justify the changes made. Please start to think about what is good and bad about the village so that when the questionnaire drops through your door in late May / early 23 June, you will be prepared!

Sheena Overington, WG Parish Councillor

VILLAGE SPRING CLEAN There will be another community litter picking session in support of

The Great British Spring Clean on Saturday 6th April, meeting at the Sundial at 2.00 pm.

Gloves, litter picking sticks, bags and bag holders will be provided. Please support this community event and help clear litter from the village verges. If you require any further information then please call Louise, the Parish Clerk on 01403 701102, otherwise just turn up on the day. See you there!

Wisborough Green Parish Council

Flag Raising Dates 21 April

Birthday of Her Majesty The Queen

23 April

St George’s Day

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Village Hall News Well, at last we are starting to move forward again!

We had a very constructive first meeting with Philips Chartered Surveyors as a result of which we agreed to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to prepare a detailed Cost Report which can be used to support our grant applications and also to appoint a specialist firm to carry out an Asbestos Survey of the Hall which is required by law before any work can be started.

We also agreed, subject to reasonable cost, to appoint a specialist firm to advise the most cost effective solutions to the heating requirements for the modernised facilities.

Philips have begun work on updating our detailed drawings to meet the conditions that were set out in the Planning Consent given by Chichester DC and to begin the process of preparing a specification for applying for Building Regulations consent.

In addition, our dialogue with the Big Lottery Fund has been re-started which we hope will lead to a formal application for a grant in the coming weeks/months.

Keith Carter, Chairman, Village Hall Management Committee t: 01403 700502 or e: keith@carterfamilywg.co.uk

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Prayer Labyrinth From Palm Sunday 14th April until Good Friday Evening there will be Prayer Stations around the Church Please take the time to go and look, meditate, ponder a little and use the space and time to reflect on God’s amazing love for us as we remember Jesus’ final week before His death and resurrection.

Wisborough Green Sports The Wisborough Green Sports held their AGM in March. The Election of Officers took place with Michael Gadd (Chair), Clare Steere (Secretary) and Hayley Ball (Treasurer) being voted to continue with their current positions. Dan Dronsfield was voted in as the new WGS Membership Secretary.

As the warmer weather tries to take hold, the Sport within the village continues with both the Cricket Club and Stoolball Clubs gearing up for their respective seasons.

Please see the Facebook pages of the Clubs or the Village for up to date Practice session dates.

The Stoolball Club have lost a number of their younger players as the GCSE and A level revision starts in earnest, so the Club is on a recruitment drive again!! Ladies, if you would like to join the Club to play this well-loved Sussex sport, please let Clare know (07818 413 818). The matches are on a Monday and Wednesday evenings at home as well as in other local villages. If you have not played the sport before, or you want to come out of retirement, please come to the practice sessions that will be advertised on the Wisborough Green Stoolball Page as well as the Village Facebook page. It is a lot of fun and a great way to spend an evening.

The Football teams continue to play with the hope that their matches will be completed by 22nd April 2019.

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Sat 27th April will be the first Cricket Match of the Season Weather permitting, the Stoolball season will start that week too.

Sun 19th May Run Wisborough Sat 15th June Wisborough Green School Village fete Sunday 11th August Stoolball Tournament Sat 31st August and Sunday 1st September Wisborough Green Hot Air Balloon Festival in aid of Chestnut Tree House Let’s hope for good weather!!

Michael Gadd, Chair

WISBOROUGH GREEN SCHOOL SUMMER FESTIVAL - Saturday 15th June Wisborough Green Primary School PTA is excited to announce the theme for this year's Summer Festival will be ‘Beside the Seaside’. We can’t wait to bring the fun of the British Seaside to the village green AN OPPORTUNITY FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES We print a minimum of 1,000 copies of our full colour A5 programme which is distributed to homes and businesses in the surrounding area. If you would be interested in placing an advert in this year's programme or would like to learn more about sponsorship opportunities at the festival please contact us on wisboroughgreenschoolpta@gmail.com

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NOTICE Wisborough Green Division

Minibus Coffee Morning Come and join us for COFFEE and HOMEMADE CAKES at The Three Crowns ‘coffee bar’ on Wednesday, 24th April at 10.00 am, and then on following fourth Wednesday of every month.

There is no charge - The Three Crowns is kindly donating the coffee and we are providing the cakes.

This is a social morning for members and friends: time for a chat over coffee and cake!

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Everyone is welcome Please come along and join us

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SCHOOL CROSSING ON DURBANS ROAD

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As many of you are aware, the 'school crossing' on Durbans Road has always been an area of concern when it comes to road safety for the children walking to school in Wisborough Green. This problem has become frighteningly dangerous since the contractors’ vehicles from Bluebell Meadow have been parking adjacent to the lay-by.

As parents, we keep a close eye on our children but, often, cars travel at inappropriate speeds and visibility is very poor. You may or may not have realised also that there is absolutely no signage on that road indicating that there is even a school in the area, let alone that children cross there. Because of the increased risk at the moment, and while we look at ways of addressing the situation longer term, we have decided to wear 'high vis' jackets whilst crossing our children, so that people become more aware as they drive through the village.

It has not been possible to find a fulltime school crossing patrol, but we hope that this will at least improve visibility in the short term. If you would like to help, and are happy to do the same, please contact the school office. Thank you!

WISBOROUGH GREEN’S SCHOOL MARKETING CLUB LOOKING FOR SUPPORT We’d like to introduce you to the Marketing Club from Wisborough Green School. We have been tasked with finding new and imaginative ways of raising funds for our school. The school has over 200 pupils now and can provide a very valuable audience available to potential advertisers. We are busy producing a brand new 24-page school magazine that will be distributed in the local area and will contain news about the school, recipes, book reviews, and great features about the village.

We’d really appreciate it if any companies who were interested in sponsoring the magazine in some way or taking out an advert could get in touch. We are hoping to involve the local media and are being supported by Ad Vincula, who are offering us great advice. We would really like to thank Roland Zilz for coming in and talking to us. If you would like further information, please email : office@wisboroughgreenschool.org.uk With grateful thanks from Issi, Karl, Lola, Tilly, Oliver, Lilly, Oscar and Willem.

FLOWER FESTIVAL 2019 The previously announced OPEN GARDENS will not now take place this year. It is hoped, however, that this popular event will feature again in 2020.

Instead, a FLOWER FESTIVAL will be held in Church during the Harvest Festival weekend in September. The Flower Festival will run for three days from Friday 27th to Sunday 29th September. More details will be announced later in the year.

The Churchwardens

Abseil for Parkinson’s UK 18 May 2019 Thursday 11th April 2019 is World Parkinson’s Day. Parkinson’s uk is

working to help the public understand Parkinsons so that everyone can see Parkinson’s as the serious health condition that it is, and the major impact it has on 31 everyday life, and want to do something about it. There are several people in our village living with Parkinson’s. It is a progressive disease for which there is, as yet no cure, but research teams are battling to change this. However this comes with an enormous cost.

On 18th May I am going to abseil down Guildford cathedral to raise money for Parkinson’s UK. It is terrifyingly high at 160 feet! Friends have said “how brave!” But it is all the people who have to endure the disease with no remission, that are brave, so a few minutes being petrified must be nothing compared with that.

If anyone would like to sponsor me for any amount however small, I shall be eternally grateful and hope we can all make a difference. My fundraising page can be found on www.justgiving.com/fundraising/angiegooda or by my sponsorship form.

Angie Gooda

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Recipe of the Month Easter Egg Rocky Road This month’s recipe suggestion is an easy one that children might enjoy doing during the Easter holidays! Any Rocky Road recipe is a winner for me; I just love the combination of different textures, all covered in chocolate! What more could you want!!

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225g dark chocolate, broken into pieces 100g unsalted butter, cubed 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 2 tablespoons golden syrup 100g rich tea biscuits 50g mini marshmallows 50g dried cranberries 200g chocolate mini eggs

Method 1. Line a 20 x 30cm traybake tin with 2 sheets of cling film, in a criss-cross pattern (or use a more environmentally-friendly product! Baking parchment should work as you just need something to assist with removing the finished product from the tin!) Put the chocolate and butter in a large bowl set over a saucepan of gently simmering water and melt until smooth and glossy.

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3. Put the biscuits in a freezer bag and use a rolling bin to bash them, leaving some pieces chunkier than others. Stir into the cooled chocolate with the marshmallows, cranberries 150g of the mini eggs.

4. Pour the mix into the tin and press down with the back of a spoon until even. Scatter over the remaining mini eggs, pressing them in slightly and leave to set in the fridge for 1 hour.

5. Remove from the tin and cut into bars to serve. Will keep for up to 1 week in an airtight container.

(Recipe courtesy of Good Food Magazine, April 2015 ) Judie Donovan

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Wisborough Green Division Divisional Organiser: Pat Farmer Old School Cottage, School Road, Wisborough Green, West Sussex. RH14 0DU Tel: 01403 700492 Email: farmerpatricia@btinternet.com To use the minibus you need to be a member of the Minibus Association.

For new members there is a form to complete.

Note: The annual membership fee from 1st January 2019 is £7.

For regular bookings ring: BRENDA KARN-SMITH (701076) and for special outings: KATE VERNALLS (701004)

Destinations for April 2019 Tues 2nd Wed 3rd Fri 5th Tues 9th Fri 12th Tues 16th Fri 19th Tues 23rd Fri 26th Tues 30th

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Depart 9.30 am Depart 10.00 am Depart 9.30 am Depart 9.30 am Depart 9.30 am Depart 9.30 am Depart 9.30 am Depart 9.30 am Depart 9.30 am Depart 9.30 am

On 3rd April we will be visiting the Weald & Downland Museum at Singleton to see rescued rural homes and buildings, all set in the Southdowns National Park. The cost is £20 which includes entry fee and fare. And on 1st May we will visit the beautiful rhododendrons and azaleas at the re-opened Leonardslee Gardens in Lower Beeding, with its new café and restaurant, cost £15 inclusive. For more information on these visits please contact Kate Vernalls above.

On Wednesday 24th April at 10.00 am we are having Coffee and Cakes at The Three Crowns ‘coffee bar’ – see page 28 for details. Hope to see you there.

Pat Farmer, Divisional Organiser

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Wisborough Green History - THE Last month ended with the opening of the northern section of the canal from Newbridge to the River Wey at Shalford After the section of the Wey and Arun Junction Canal between Newbridge and Shalford opened with great ceremony in September 1816, the canal settled down to what the proprietors hoped would be a great success. They thought that, as there was now an alternative link between London and Littlehampton and onwards by sea to Portsmouth, it was presumed that there would be many advantages in avoiding the coastal route to Portsmouth with all of its risks of bad weather, piracy by French privateers and the lengthy journey time. However, by the time the canal opened, the Napoleonic Wars had just been ended at the battle of Waterloo which removed the danger of attack by French ships in the English Channel. In practice, it turned out the journey time for the inland route was about the same as the coastal route but the former had the disadvantage of having to pay tolls to six different local authorities in addition to freight charges. All of this resulted in an average of just two or three cargoes daily in the first year or so. Figures for the first seven years showed the toll income to be just under 10% of the projected amount. However, what little through traffic that there was did result in a 25% increase in tolls on the Arun Navigation.

Potential customers were deterred by the need for transhipment from barge to a sea-going ship at Arundel, the small dimensions of Hardham 36 Tunnel and the low arches of Stopham Bridge (see illustration) both of which had insufficient clearance for the larger barges. Also, the canal route was affected by extremes of the weather; the summer drought meant that there was sometimes not enough water to support a barge carrying more than 30 tons (a sea coaster could carry up to 180 tons) and the flooding in winter could cause barges to sail inadvertently beyond the banks of the canal and onto agricultural land.

However, the main problem for barge masters was nothing to do with physical impediments of the canal but simply that, because the canal was mainly in a rural area with no industry, there was little local traffic and therefore there was great difficulty for the London barge-masters in finding a load (known as 'back-carriage') for the return journey.

Recognition of the limitations of the Arun Navigation in 1818 resulted in a list of works required to turn around the fortunes of the whole canal. An incentive to undertake these works was the prospect of a new canal being constructed between Arundel and Portsmouth. It was realised that the need to transfer the cargo from barge to sea-going vessel at Arundel was very unpopular and it was hoped that the new canal would alleviate this.

E WEY AND ARUN CANAL (Part 6) Planning for the canal was completed in 1815 a year before the Wey and Arun opened and construction started in 1818. The Portsmouth and Arundel Canal enabled barges to sail all the way from London to Portsmouth without requiring sea travel although parts of it across Thorney Island, around Hayling Island and towards Portsea Island made use of a channel dredged in the shallow coastal waters. The only proper canal construction was from Ford at the junction with the Arun to Birdham and for about four miles across Portsea Island to a canal basin by Commercial Road in central Portsmouth. There was also a two mile spur to Chichester where its canal basin remains today just south of the railway station and in use for leisure purposes.

The works were undertaken with a real intention to be ready for the opening of the Portsmouth canal although delays in building the final section towards Ford took off some of the pressure. The work started in 1821; the main works were raising the bridges from Pallingham to Greatham especially raising the main arch of Stopham bridge to allow barges to pass unhindered, building a lower lock at Pallingham, widening Orfold lock, dredging the river in many places on the Arun to remove sandbars (or shoals) that were causing barges to run aground, building a towpath along the east bank of the Arun from Houghton south to near Arundel, generally widen the navigation to a minimum of 35', making passing places south of Newbridge and erecting guide posts to enable barges to travel in time of floods. However, nothing could be done about Hardham tunnel short of rebuilding it.

The Portsmouth canal was completed in May 1823 and through traffic started.

However, like the opening of the Wey and Arun where trade was less than 10% of the 37 anticipated tonnage, trade between Portsmouth and London in the first whole year was only 3,650 tons and not the hoped for 55,000 tons. The main problem, as ever, was the lack of guaranteed back-carriage. However, the opening of Portsmouth canal had the benefit to both the Arun Navigation and the Wey and Arun. Tolls rose by around 50% for both sections of the canal but it was the Arun that benefitted most from the Portsmouth canal as much of its traffic now came via the Portsmouth canal. Much of the canal traffic terminated at Newbridge from where it supplied the local farms and villages with coal, groceries, fertilizers and fancy goods from London and was the most convenient means of dispatching their own wares and farm produce to market.

(Continued next month) Richard B The illustration shows Rowner Lock and lock house on the Wey and Arun in 1843. Charles Baverstock was the lock-keeper. His family kept bees and sold freshly-baked bread, butter, honey and home-made ginger beer to the bargees as well as assisting in the collection of the tolls (source: P A L Vine)

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The Gardener’s Calendar

by Ian Clemens

 Plant summer-flowering bulbs such as Lilies and Gladiolus into beds, borders and containers.  Divide Hostas before they come into leaf. Pot them up and bring them along to the May plant sale.  Divide primroses after they have flowered.  Deadhead daffodils and tulips as the flowers finish but leave the foliage intact allowing it to die back naturally.  Plant your chitted potatoes outside in the ground or in potato grow bags, but remember to keep well covered if there is a chance of frost.  Protect your fruit blossom from late frosts by covering them with fleece on cold nights.  Plant out strawberry beds, making sure you enrich the soil first with plenty of well-rotted manure. Place cloches over your strawberry plants for earlier crops.  Keep an eye on your seedlings - as soon as they have their first true leaves, prick them out into pots or modules for growing on.  If you haven't already, give your greenhouse a thorough scrub with hot soapy water to get rid of pests and diseases and to let more light in. I actually spray mine with household bleach solution which seems to kill off everything.

Lady B will be here soon!

Thank you so much to Clive Marion and the Xpresso ladies for allowing me to have a stall on 1st March coffee morning to raise funds for Lady B. Well thank you to everyone that came bought and donated - an amazing £70 was made - which has made a lovely contribution to Lady B’s funds. Lady B is on target for hopefully coming home in Easter holidays if all goes well.

Obviously being Afghanistan and still a war torn country nothing is guaranteed but soon we will have Ladybug’s daughter. Thank you so much to everyone within the village that have also put donations through our letter box. I honestly cannot say thank you enough to the generosity shown to my family and myself and also to the daughter of Ladybug.

Donna Pont

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The Parishes Wildlife Group Michael Joseph gave a wonderful talk on Gardening and Wildlife on March 8 th. About twenty of us very much enjoyed our evening as he described how we can all encourage wildlife to thrive - without compromising the look and feel of our gardens.

With the help of an excellent set of computer images, Michael talked us through his and Jane’s amazing and beautiful wildflower garden and their two excellent ponds, with glimpses of the varied, and occasionally exotic, creatures that enjoy their hospitality!

All sorts of birds, insects, small mammals and aquatics like frogs, toads and newts really appreciate any wildlife corridors we can leave undisturbed for them, and a wildflower patch is an ideal place for us to start encouraging them in. Even quite a small area will harbour many more creatures than we think.

The whole natural food chain can benefit from a little less over-fastidiousness on the part of us humans, as Michael showed us very neatly.

He answered any questions as we went along and he certainly inspired some us to take another look at our gardens, and to spend a little less time clearing all around our garden edges, under our hedges, around any ponds, and to let a few groundcover areas creep a little wider perhaps? Many thanks to Jane and Michael for all they do for wildlife, and for sharing their experience with us.

Sue Jameson

Next meetings: Friday April 5th at 7.30pm, Wisborough Green Village Hall Wellies, Wetlands and Water Voles by Jane Reeve, project manager of the Fixing and Linking Our Wetlands, FLOW, project on the Manhood Peninsula to the south of Chichester.

Friday September 6th at 7.30 pm, Wisborough Green Village Hall Parish mapping with Bruce Middleton. Talk followed by a trial with a map in the field on Saturday September 7th. Meet outside the hall at 10 am.

Parishes Wildlife Group supported by the Fete Committee.

Contact: Jill Sutcliffe 01403 700395 or Mike King 0949 909351

Wisborough Green Division Please call Kate on 701004 MINIBUS OUTINGS April to June 2019 Wednesday 3rd April – Weald & Downland Living Museum, Singleton - Discover rescued rural homes and buildings, set in the Southdowns National Park. The collection tells the stories of people who lived and worked in the area over the last 1,000 years. £20 inc. entry and fare.

Wednesday 1st May - Leonardslee Gardens, Horsham - Famous for its beautiful gardens featuring Rhododendrons and Azaleas. Now reopen to the public after extensive restoration work. New cafe and Restaurant open for lunches. £15 incl. entry and fare.

Wednesday 5th June - Charleston House & Gardens, Lewes - Home of the Bloomsbury group of artists. From 1916 Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant spent over fifty years turning the seventeenth century farmhouse into a decorative masterpiece, with visitors including Virginia & Leonard Woolf, John Maynard Keynes and E M Forster. There is also a beautiful walled garden. £25 incl. entry and fare.

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Local Club and Society News Wisborough Green Short Mat Bowls Club We entertained Fittleworth in the annual ‘Derby Match’ on Thursday 21st February, with Fittleworth coming out on top by 11 shots. We lost on both mats in what was an extremely competitive and entertaining match. Mat 1 (Gavin, Joan/Linda, Monica and David) losing 12-17 and Mat 2 (Evelyn/Connor, Marilyn, Lorraine and Shirley) losing 14-20, giving a Match Result of 26-37.

We then travelled to Reprobates on the 22nd February for a one mat friendly. Gavin, Linda, Marilyn and Lorraine losing 17-23 in what was an enjoyable match played in a good spirit.

We sent a weakened side to West Chiltington for a friendly match on Wednesday evening 27th February. In what was a much tighter game than the score suggests, West Chiltington ran out winners by 33 shots. We lost on both mats with Mat 1 (George, Linda, David and Monica) losing 8-24 and Mat 2 (Evelyn, Lorraine, Shirley and Pauline) losing 8-25, giving a Match Result of 16-49. This was a complete reversal of the home fixture which we won 57-16.

We travelled to Lavant for a friendly match on Wednesday evening 5th March, with Lavant winning on two mats and losing on one. Mat 1 (Simon, Lorraine, Richard and Dave) winning 26-16, Mat 2 (Gavin, Marilyn, Sonia and Shirley) losing 8-29 and Mat 3 (Tony, Linda, Monica and David) losing 12-23, giving a Match Result of 46-68.

We made a second visit to Reprobates on Friday evening 8th March for a one mat 43 friendly. Gavin, Linda, Monica and David losing 11-18 in what was a very entertaining match.

April Diary: 2nd - Cowfold 2pm (home) 15th - Club Finals Day 10am (home) 20th - Upper Beeding 2pm (away) Monica Enticknap, Captain

PACT News

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Spring Lecture – Friday 5th April 6pm at St Mary’s Petworth Damian Hinds MP, Secretary of State for Education, to speak on 'Developing Character Through Education'. We have the privilege of the Bishop of Horsham, Right Rev'd Mark Sowerby, to chair this important meeting. Please note the earlier start time of 6pm. All welcome, especially School Governors, Head Teachers, and Teachers.

Palm Sunday Procession – this annual procession will be held on Sunday 14th April at 3pm and will commence from the Sacred Heart Church, Petworth.

‘As Jesus entered Jerusalem, the people went wild with excitement – the entire city was thrown into an uproar! Some asked “Who is this man?” And the crowds shouted back “This is Jesus! He’s the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee!”’ Matthew's Gospel Chap. 21 Verses 10 and 11. Come and join in.

Coffee Mornings – at the United Reformed Church, Petworth every Friday from 9.45am, with a hive of activity amongst the stalls and refreshments. All welcome.

Kate & Karl Ayling

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Special Cruises on the Wey & Arun Canal Themed Easter Cruises will be running on Good Friday, 19th April, Easter Day, 21st April, and on Easter Monday, 22nd April. Plenty of Easter characters will be on the canal to entertain you – come along and join in the fun! The trips take 40 minutes and depart at 11.00am, 12.00 and 2.00pm. Children will receive a chocolate gift from the Easter Bunny while adults can enjoy the chance to unwind and enjoy the scenery. Tickets cost £10.00 per person and include refreshments. Booking in advance is advisable.

The first of the popular Cream Tea Voyages will be on Thursday 23rd May. These trips offer an opportunity to appreciate the beautiful West Sussex countryside while enjoying a cup of tea and delicious scones, cream and jam. The trips take approximately 1½ hours and depart at 2.15pm and 4.30pm. Tickets cost £14 per person and should be booked in advance. Cream tea cruises will also be running in June, July, August and September (see website for details).

Picnic & Pimm’s Sunset Cruise: Friday 7th June The first evening cruise of the season offers passengers the opportunity to experience a leisurely summer evening trip on the canal sipping a glass of Pimm’s and tucking into a delicious individual picnic. 7.30pm to 10pm. Tickets cost £21 per person and must be booked in advance.

Bookings for all the special events throughout the year and weekend public trips can be made online via the Trust website. For enquiries about private charters, volunteering opportunities and membership please call The Wey & Arun Canal Trust Office on 01403 752403 or email office@weyandarun.co.uk. www.weyandarun.co.uk

Local Club and Society News (Cont) Wisborough Green History Society Wisborough Green Village History Society is a small group of people who enjoy talking about and researching the history of the village. Several of our members are life-long residents of the village, others have lived here for many years and all have interesting memories and anecdotes to relate. We meet on the second Tuesday of the month in the village hall committee room at 10.30am - new members are always welcome.

Sue Killingbeck, Secretary (Tel: 01403 700704)

Wisborough Green Table Tennis Club The Wisborough Green Table Tennis Club meets in The Village Hall every Wednesday from 4 to 6pm. Do come along and give it a try – we are a very friendly bunch.

Contact Philip Midwinter on 01403 700402 for more details.

Wisborough Green ‘Mountain’ Rescue Run by local volunteers. Stuck in a ditch or up a tree?

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Call us. Contact: Mr Brian Smith 700346.

Wisborough Green Horticultural Society

Next Meeting - “Perfume of Plants”

By June Colley st

Monday 1 April 8pm, Wisborough Green Village Hall Last talk of the winter – coffee/tea served beforehand. Also the last of the five stems competition - overall winner for the winter announced at the June Show.

There was a good turnout for the AGM which passed off without a hitch! The quiz that followed was hopefully appreciated by all – not too hard but not too easy either!

The new schedule for the shows is now available (online at the WG website and at the village shop). Subscriptions are now due £7 single and £12 joint membership – cheque payable to WGHS (deliver to Alison Midwinter, Fernlea, Kirdford Rd, WG) or Bank Transfer – sort code 60-02-31 –a/c no 95988823 – reference, use your initial and surname.

Early notice for Plant Sale – Saturday 18th May – do grow or divide plants towards this important fund-raiser.

WGHS

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Next Market: Thursday 11th April 2019 March Market News: Once again the Village Market was filled with a lovely buzz of activity!

Although Storm Gareth was creating a very windy and rainy backdrop for visitors we were greeted by the main door by a lovely display of Spring Flowers by Sussex Roses Nine Gables Nursery…miniature narcissi, grape hyacinth and many more beautiful bouquets. Then as you entered the main hub of the Market you were met with eye catching coloured bunting and lime green tablecloths as a backdrop to the interesting and visually entertaining stalls! How exciting to find four new stall holders that have joined our Market giving the morning a new energy. Located next to our lovely large display of all types of bread (and new flours) on offer from The Hungry Guest I found Cwerky Creations who had handmade Mother’s Day cards and other eye catching cards along with a portfolio of wedding invitation ideas ahead of the Spring wedding season and admitted that our Market was a “good venue for networking!

Next to this stall was another new stall holder Tropic Skin Care…whose display had a backdrop of lovely tropical colours that subtly drew you towards all the interesting bottles and creams for body and face filled with luscious, exotic ingredients that offer transformative results for your skin and have given thought for the environment too! The smell of one of the products with coconut made me feel like I wanted to jump into the jar!

Feeling totally spoilt for choice, the next stall along, was another new stall offering an abundance of cards for every occasion along with colourful gift wrap by Flamingo Paperie who have taken over Phoenix Cards and added to the stock, so lots of choice for everyone!

In addition to our regular craft stall holders who offer a wide selection of handmade products from textiles, pottery and artwork, (even a stall selling all year round wreaths and bits for our garden birds) our Village Market is also fortunate to be able to offer a fishmonger, butcher, cheese maker, a baker, linseed provider, and an organic whole foods refill station run by Earthkind, and a recently added stall selling 47 (what has been termed) “the most delicious eggs for miles around”!

Overall a Market worth making the effort to attend once a month, not only to support your Village Community, but also a place to meet people and catch up on local news, over a tea or coffee, and one of the delicious cakes that our Macmillan Cancer Charity Stall has on offer.

We are looking forward to welcoming a new Stall holder, Sandra Donaghue Designs, at the April Market, who has a range of soft furnishing accessories for your home and as our Market is a week before Easter we will be raffling a huge chocolate Easter Bunny made by PURE Chocolate Truffles of almost 2 kg of milk chocolate!

We look forward to seeing you there….

Wisborough Green Market Committee wisboroughmarket@gmail.com

Arts Society Meetings The Arts Society - West Sussex On Tuesday 2nd April, Jo Walton will give a talk on

Eric Ravilious and the Lure of the Everyday

He was described as one of the greatest English water colourists of the 20 th century.

This talk will look at his work and others painting on the Home Front in World War II. On Tuesday 7th May, Dr Susan Owens will give a talk on

Royal Collectors - Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their Art This talk will tell the story of the passion these royal patrons and collectors showed for each other, through art.

Meetings are held in Fittleworth Village Hall at 2pm. Doors open at 1.40. Tea and coffee after the lecture. Contact Jackie Buckler on 01903 411086 or email: jackiebuckler@sky.com Visitors most welcome - £5 theartssocietywestsussex.org

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The Arts Society - South Downs On Wednesday 3rd April, Sarah Lenton will give a talk on

Opera, The Melting Pot of Culture The talk is the result of years of writing articles, programme notes, and lecturing for the Royal Opera House and the BBC. The lecture is of general interest and charts opera’s close connection with the society that is paying for it from the 17th to the 19th centuries .

On Wednesday 1st May, Mark Cottle will give a talk on

A Photographic Odyssey.

Shackelton's Endurance Exhibition During Ernest Shackleton’s third Antarctic expedition in 1914, his ship, the Endurance, was trapped and eventually crushed in the pack ice. Frank Hurley, one of the great photographers of the 20th century, was the expedition’s official photographer. His photographs are a visual narrative of an epic journey.

All meetings are held in Fittleworth Village Hall at 10.30am. Coffee from 9.50am.

New Members, Visitors (£5) warmly welcomed. Please call Hilary on 01403 785302 www.theartssocietysouthdowns.org.uk

WI Report On the 7th March, Nikki Mould gave us a talk and demonstration of the history of aromatherapy. We are now a great deal more knowledgeable about how and from where aromatherapy treatments come. Nikki brought with her the oils, some of which are very expensive. She is obviously passionate about her work which is not only aromatherapy but also Massage, Acupressure and Hot & Cold Stone Therapy to name a few.

For our April meeting on the 4th, Madeleine Salvetti will be giving a talk on ‘Mistresses & Their Influence On History’. We may even know of a few!!

All potential members are welcome.

Sue Nicholls Mary Benson (President) 01403 700284

Weather Watch Wisborough Green Rainfall for the month of February was 68mm – last year 34 mm and my 12 yr average 68mm.

The lovely weather towards the end of February brought record- breaking temperatures. Maximum temperature in the UK was 21.2°C at Kew Gardens and the coldest temp was minus 15.4°C recorded at Braemar, Aberdeenshire (again!).

For Wisborough Green the max and min was 19.3°C and minus 4.8°C respectively.

49 It was the second sunniest February since 1929.

I explained about the polar vortex in January caused by the Coriolis Effect, so what is the Coriolis Effect?

The Earth's rotation means that we experience an apparent force known as the Coriolis force. This deflects the direction of the wind to the right in the northern hemisphere and to the left in the southern hemisphere. This is why the wind-flow around low and high-pressure systems circulates in opposing directions in each hemisphere. The Coriolis effect was described by the 19th-century French physicist and mathematician Gustave-Gaspard de Coriolis in 1835. He formulated theories of fluid dynamics through studying waterwheels, and realized the same theories could be applied to the motion of fluids on the surface of the Earth.

So now you know!

Weathervane

Village Hall 50 Club Draw The winner of the March draw is Sarah Jackson who wins £75 The winner of the second prize of £20 is Robert Armistead The April draw will be at 6.30 pm on Wednesday 10 April at the Three Crowns and if any member or prospective member would like to attend they will be very welcome We are always looking for new members so if you are interested please give me a call.

Ruth Andrews, 01403 700671

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The Balloons Are Back The Wisborough Green Charity Balloon Festival team are delighted to announce that this year's festival will be taking place over two days, Saturday 31st August and Sunday 1st September. We will be bringing the balloons back to the green for two flights on both days, at dawn and dusk.

Last year we were blessed with stunning weather and raised nearly £10K for Chestnut Tree House. The team was invited to visit the Hospice in November of last year and saw first hand how the money raised makes such a difference to the children and their families. Chestnut Tree receive very little funding from the government, so literally every penny counts. This year we would like to double the money we are able to donate to them with your help.

In years gone by, and last year in particular, we have had fantastic support from the villagers, helping with jobs such as making tea for balloonists and passengers in the morning, putting traffic cones out, delivering leaflets and, of course, the very important job of marshalling, keeping everyone safe. With more than double the work load (and double the fun!) this year we are asking for any and all offers of help.

We are also looking for local businesses willing to help sponsor the event to ensure that the full flight ticket price can go direct to the charity. Flight tickets will go on sale 51 in July and will be priced at last year's price of £120 per person, per flight.

To volunteer your help or for more information on sponsorship opportunities email: sada@airworksworldwide.com.

With thanks Sada, Brian, Jamie, Cecilia and WGBF Team

Annual Unlock Walk - Saturday 27th April 2019 The 'Unlock Walk' supporting churches in inner city London takes place this year on 27th April in Merton, Morden and Wimbledon.

Unlock says: “Over the 35 years of Unlock walks we have never managed to visit this part of London, so the 2019 walk should offer something new to everyone including the old faithfuls. The area has its own interesting history; there’s an abbey/priory, some important political, royal, and railway history too.”

The walk this year is just over 7 miles long and we visit about 7 churches – so not too difficult!

Do let me know if you would like to join us. Tel. 700700.

Judy Moorey

Church Cleaning Roster (Saturdays) 6 April 13 April

Sue Mosley & Diana Scrase EASTER CLEANING AT 9.30 am All please

20 April 27 April

Sue Nicholls & Annie Daniell Ann Lewis & Diane Roberts

If you are unable to clean on the day allocated to you, please arrange to change with someone or let Dave & Diane Roberts know – 701860.

Church Flower Arranging Roster (Fridays) 5 April 12 April 18 April 20 April (Saturday) 26 April

No flowers No flowers Maundy Thursday - Helen Broadley EASTER FLOWERS all Team Members Maggie Edwards

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Xpresso is held in the church Fridays from 8.45 to 11.30am.

Church of St Peter ad Vincula The Vicar Churchwardens PCC Secretary PCC Treasurer Church Electoral Roll Officer Covenant Secretary Director of Music

Rev. Clive Jenkins 700339 email: vicarage@stpeterswg.org.uk Mr Jamie Daniell 752846 Mr Richard Parish 700628 joint email: churchwardens@stpeterswg.org.uk Mrs Sue Nicholls 700827 VACANCY Ms Rosemary Crafter 701148 Mr David Warwick 700262 Mr John Vinall 782006

Ministry Support Team Co-ordinators Bell Ringers Cleaners Flowers Readers Chalice, Sacristans, Intercessors Healing

Mrs Val Mourilyan Dave & Diane Roberts Mrs Maggie Edwards Mrs Val Mourilyan Mrs Henrietta Warwick Mrs Gillian Gough

700089 701860 700944 700089 700262 700157

Website: www.wisboroughgreenparishchurch.org.uk For baptism or wedding enquiries, please contact the Vicar ASAP or, if unavailable, one of the churchwardens.

Wisborough Green Village Directory Ad Vincula Magazine :

Editorial

Mr Roland Zilz Mrs Marion Jenkins Mrs Fran Wallace Mr John Gough

Advertising Distribution Balloon Club of Wisborough Green Climbing Bears Pre-school Cricket Club Chairman Farmers’ & Village Market Football Club Chairman History Society Horticultural Society Chairman Lawnmower Racing Minibus Association Minibus Bookings Neighbourhood Watch Area Co-ordinator Parish Council Chairman Parish Council Clerk Police (non-emergency) Primary School Business Manager Primary School PTA Secretary Scouting Groups: Scouts (10½+ yrs) Cubs (8-10½ yrs) Beavers (6-8 yrs) St Peter’s Luncheon Club Short Mat Bowls Club Spitfire Simulator Group Stoolball Club Table Tennis Club Village Hall Bookings Village Hall Committee Chairman Village Car Service Village Care Team Village Housebound Library Service Wisborough Green Conservative Association Wisborough Green Fete Society Wisborough Green Mountain Rescue Wisborough Green Sports Wisborough Green Website Wisborough Green Website Editor Women’s Institute

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Mr Brian Smith 700346 Nina Lambkin 701027 Mr Steve Calder-Smith 700821 Mrs Aija Hamilton 700588 Mr Simon Penfold 700756 Mrs Pam Warburton 701903 Philip Midwinter 700402 Mr Pete Hammerton 784678 Mrs Pat Farmer 700492 Mrs Brenda Karn-Smith 701076 Mrs Priscilla Pinkham 700114 Mr Peter Drummond 01798 865546 Mrs Louise Davies 701102 101 Mrs Val Williams 700280 Ms Mariamne Scott-Kerr 07775 627653 David Ribbens 01483 200688 Carol Pearson 700536 David Ribbens 01483 200688 Mrs Hilary Edmonds 700623 Mrs Gillian Gough 700157 Mrs Val Mourilyan 700089 Mr Keith Carter 700502 Mr Brian Smith 700346 Mrs Alison Luke 700752 Mr Philip Midwinter 700402 Mrs Beth Ellis 700083 Mr Keith Carter 700502 Mrs Jennie Burr 700607 Mrs Suzanne Mosley 700946 Mrs Angela Craddock 700336 Mrs Priscilla Pinkham 700114 Ms Andrea Leighton 700435 Mr Brian Smith 700346 Ms Clare Steere 700584 www.wisboroughgreen.org Mrs Louise Davies, PC Clerk 701102 or clerk@wisboroughgreenpc.org Mrs Mary Benson 700284

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What’s Happening in April Mon 01 Tue 02

Wed 03 Thur 04 Fri 05

Sat 06 Tue 09 Wed 10 Thur 11 Fri 12 Sat 13 Sun 14 54 Tue 16 Thur 18 Fri 19 Sun 21 Wed 24 Thur 25 Fri 26 Sat 27 Tue 30

Horticultural Society Talk (p 45) St Peter’s Chain Gang (p 15) Wizzy Tots Baby & Toddler Group (p 14) The Arts Society - West Sussex (p 48) PC Planning Committee (if required) Minibus Trip - Weald & Downland Museum (p 41) The Arts Society - South Downs (p 48) Mobile Library WI Meeting (p 49) Xpresso Coffee Morning (p 14) Knit & Natter Craft Group (p 14) PACT Spring Lecture (p 28 & 43) Parishes Wildlife Group Talk (p 41) Village Spring Clean (p 23) St Peter’s Messy Church (p 9) Village Hall 50 Club Draw (p 49) Wisborough Green Market (p 47) Xpresso Coffee Morning (p 14) BCS Concert - Bach’s St John Passion (p 29) Annual Parochial Church Meeting (p 6) St Peter’s Chain Gang (p 15) Parish Council Meeting Mobile Library Good Friday Service with hot cross buns (p 6) Easter Day Service with egg rolling (p 6) Minibus Coffee Morning (p 28) Singing For Fun (p 28) WG Annual Parish Meeting (p 21) Xpresso Coffee Morning (p 14) Unlock Walk round London Churches (p 51) St Peter’s Chain Gang (p 15)

WG Village Hall 8.00 pm St Peter’s Churchyard 9.30 am WG Village Hall 9.30 - 11.00 am Fittleworth Village Hall 2.00 pm Comm Rm, WG Village Hall 8.00 pm Wisborough Green 9.30 am Fittleworth Village Hall 10.30 am The Pavilion WG 2.55 - 3.15 pm WG Village Hall 8.00 pm St Peter’s Church 8.45 - 11.30 am St Peter’s Church 10.00 - 11.30 am St Mary’s Petworth 6.00 pm WG Village Hall 7.30 pm Sundial Little Green 2.00 pm WG Village Hall 3.00 - 5.00 pm The Three Crowns 6.30 pm WG Village Hall 9.00 am - 12.30 pm St Peter’s Church 8.45 - 11.30 am Billingshurst Leisure Centre 7.30 pm St Peter’s Church 12 noon St Peter’s Churchyard 9.30 am Comm Rm, WG Village Hall 7.45 pm The Pavilion WG 2.55 - 3.15 pm St Peter’s Church 10.00 am St Peter’s Church 10.00 am The Three Crowns 10.00 am Wyatt House 2.30 - 4.00 pm WG Village Hall 8.00 pm St Peter’s Church 8.45 - 11.30 am London TBA St Peter’s Churchyard 9.30 am

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