Ad Vincula Magazine December 2015

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December 2015

CHRISTMAS at St Peter’s Thursday 24 Dec 5.00pm Nativity Service CHRISTMAS EVE 11.15pm First Communion of Christmas Friday 25 Dec CHRISTMAS DAY

8.00am Holy Communion 9.30am Family Communion for Christmas

Wisborough Green Parish Magazine

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Highlights December 2015 St Peter ad Vincula Calendar ..................................... 4 Pastoral Letter / Church Notices ............................... 5 Dates for the Diary / Prayer ........................................ 6 Regular Church Activities ........................................... 7 From the Editor .......................................................... 9 WG Primary School News ....................................... 11 Wey & Arun Canal Trust News ................................ 12 A Note from the Treasurer........................................ 13 KKWG Update / WGSS New Year Dinner ............... 15 Helping the Refugees from Syria ............................. 17 The Gardener’s Calendar ......................................... 19 Advent Christmas Tree Festival 2015 ...................... 21 PACT News .............................................................. 22 Notice Board ..................................................... 24 - 25 Recipe of the Month ................................................. 27 WG Minibus Page .................................................... 29 Wisborough Green History ............................... 30 - 31 Neighbourhood Watch.............................................. 33 Village Organisations - News & Notices ........... 35 - 41 Village Hall 50 Draw ................................................. 39 Weather Watch / Cyber Tips .................................... 41 Church Cleaning / Flower Rosters / Directory .......... 44 Village Organisations Directory ................................ 45 What’s Happening .................................................... 46

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

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Ad Vincula Team Roland Zilz Editor Marion Jenkins Asst. Editor Fran Wallace Advertising Roger Moody Distribution Rev. Clive Jenkins Vicar Dr Graham Parr Churchwarden Helen Vause 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.

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St Peter ad Vincula Calendar for December Sunday 29 November 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) First Sunday of Advent 10.30am Sung Eucharist 6.00pm Advent Carol Service Tuesday 1 December 4.30pm Prayer Group ‘til 5.00pm (at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Road) Wednesday 2 December 10.00am Holy Communion Saturday 5 – Sunday 13 December Advent Christmas Tree Festival 10.30am - 7pm (Sundays 12noon - 7pm) (more details p 21) Sunday 6 December 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) Second Sunday of Advent 10.30am Sung Eucharist Tuesday 8 December 4.30pm Prayer Group ‘til 5.00pm (at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Road) Wednesday 9 December 10.00am Holy Communion Thursday 10 December 7.30pm ‘Christmas Music among the Trees’ Concert in Church (see p 21) Sunday 13 December 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) Third Sunday of Advent 10.30am Time for God 6.00pm Carols of Praise (see p 21) Tuesday 15 December 4.30pm Prayer Group ‘til 5.00pm (at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Road) Wednesday 16 December 10.00am Holy Communion Sunday 20 December 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) Fourth Sunday of Advent 10.30am Sung Eucharist 6.00pm Carol Service Tuesday 22 December 4.30pm Prayer Group ‘til 5.00pm (at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Road) Wednesday 23 December 10.00am Holy Communion Thursday 24 December 5.00pm Nativity Service CHRISTMAS EVE 11.15pm First Communion of Christmas Friday 25 December 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) CHRISTMAS DAY 9.30am Family Communion for Christmas Sunday 27 December 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) First Sunday after Christmas 10.30am All Age Eucharist Tuesday 29 December 4.30pm Prayer Group ‘till 5.00pm (at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Road) Wednesday 30 December 10.00am Holy Communion Sunday 3 January 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) Second Sunday after Christmas 10.30am Sung Eucharist

For More Details of Services and Events see CHURCH WEBSITE http://www.wisboroughgreenparishchurch.org.uk/ 4

Pastoral Letter Adventure into Christmas!

“She (Mary) will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 This year I spotted my first decorated Christmas tree in the week before Remembrance Sunday!

Christmas decorations in shops seem to get earlier and earlier! Obviously I understand the importance of Christmas commercially and the value of Christmas sales to businesses, BUT we miss out on so much because the season and the Sundays leading up to December 25th are what we call in ‘church speak’ Advent, hence the Advent calendars. Advent is itself a Latin word which means ‘expectant waiting’.

Advent Sunday is on 29th November, and we will be following through Scripture, the amazing ‘adventure’ of God’s revelation of salvation as foretold by the prophets in the Old Testament. For example, it is not easy to say where or when a mother-to-be will give birth: place, date, time etc, having had the experience of my daughter’s surprise delivery in the back of our car! However the prophet Micah writing hundreds of years before the birth of Jesus tells us that it will be in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2). Mary and Joseph lived in Nazareth and no way would a caring husband have taken his wife on an unnecessary journey unless he had been forced to do so, as was the case here (Luke 2:1-7).

My challenge to you is, why not journey with us through Advent to discover the amazing adventure that began hundreds of years before the birth of Jesus, culminating in the fulfilment of a child’s birth that held together the hopes of not just God’s people, the Jews, but all humankind. Have a great Advent and a very special Christmas.

Clive and Marion

Church Notices Family Support Work Basket On December 2nd Judy Moorey will be joining a ‘Workforce’ to pack 100 hampers for FSW families for Christmas. It would be fantastic to receive beautiful foods in the basket - lovely biscuits, Christmas puds, good tins (ham, fruit), chocs, toiletries, etc.

NO toys or fresh foods, please. Contact Judy on 01403 700700 if you can help.

Thank you to all those who faithfully supply so much for families in need.

Prayer Ministry in our Services If you would like prayers for healing for yourself or a loved one on the first, third and fourth Sundays of each month, two members of the team are available in the Lady Chapel to pray with you during the administration of Communion. You do not need to say anything or be specific about what is troubling you if you don’t wish to. This can be a very special and peaceful time and a great comfort.

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Church Notices (Cont.)

DATES FOR THE DIARY December Saturday 5th to Sunday 13th - Christmas Tree Festival at St Peter’s 10.30am - 7pm (Sundays from 12noon) Thursday 10th - 7.30pm Christmas Music among the Trees Concert in Church Sunday 13th - 6pm Carols of Praise (See poster on p 21 for more details) Sunday 20th -

10.30am 6pm

Bishop of Horsham presiding and Preaching Carol Service

Thursday 24th - 5pm 11.15pm

Nativity Service First Communion of Christmas

Friday 25th -

8am 9.30am

Holy Communion Family Communion for Christmas

Sunday 27th -

8am 10.30am

Holy Communion Family Communion

3pm 6pm

Petworth Area Churches Together Unity Service ‘Digging Deeper’ into God’s Word, the Bible, with informal worship ending with a hot drink. 6-7pm at St Peter’s. (This is the service held over from November)

January Sunday 17th -

Prayer 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. A copy of the chain is on the notice board at the back of church.

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:

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6 December 13 December 20 December 27 December

Newpound Lane Newpound & Roundstreet Common School Road Thornton Meadow

Regular Church Activities 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 4.30, 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.

WIZZY TOTS Wizzy Tots, Wisborough Green’s baby and toddler group meets at the Village Hall from 10.00 to 11.45 am every Friday during term time.

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.

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From the Editor Welcome to the December edition of Ad Vincula. Yet another year has flown by! During the year, we have gradually built up a strong team of hard working volunteers for Ad Vincula. Fran Wallace has been working extremely hard recently on the advertising commitments for next year and it’s worth remembering that, without our advertisers, there would be no free full colour magazine so please support them whenever you can. Our newest recruit to the Team is John Gough who has kindly agreed to take over the role of Distribution Coordinator from next month - a warm welcome, John. Roger Moody will remain involved and will provide a back up to John when needed. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Roger for his hard work over the last few years in organising the band of volunteer “deliverers”. Last, but by no means least, a heartfelt thanks to all our willing volunteer deliverers who trudge the streets in all weathers to bring your magazine to your door.

In addition to the usual articles this month, I would just highlight “A Note from the Treasurer” (p13), the Sideshows Society 2016 Dinner (p15), a report of the fund raising event for the Syrian Refugees (p17) and the Advent Christmas Tree Festival (p21).

Please note the earlier copy deadline next month of 10 December! Finally, a very Happy Christmas to all our readers from the Ad Vincula Team.

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

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Wisborough Green Primary School News With only a few school weeks to go until we break for Christmas we are already busy with our preparations for the festive season. We have welcomed two new children and two new members of staff to our team this term and I know they will be happy in our friendly community.

On our first day back we were invaded by the Roman Army with their amazing catapults ready to battle. The children thoroughly enjoyed the experience and can tell some gruesome stories about the Rotten Romans!

We were lucky to have a visit from Ms. Noreen Bahadur, the Principal of Myer’s College, Chakwal in Pakistan and she thoroughly enjoyed her stay with us. The children enjoyed listening to stories she told and she felt inspired by many of the experiences she had at Wisborough Green. We are planning to continue to develop our links with her in the hope of a return visit to her school.

It wasn't only the children who returned to school after half term but a whole menagerie of nocturnal and woodland animals. Despite their good behaviour I am glad to say the snake, black fox, tarantula, rats and mice all safely left the building at the end of the day!

Our brilliant PTA organised a fantastic firework event with a huge bonfire that was a great success. The spectacular fireworks danced to the 1812 Overture with the echoes of awe and wonder from the crowds below. Thank you to everyone for supporting this event.

As we took a moment to think and reflect during our remembrance assembly the children thought about everyone who might be affected by war. The day was made more memorable with a visit from Mrs Pont and her amazing dog Ladybug.

Having been rescued only eight weeks previously from Afghanistan, where she took refuge with the American soldiers, she presented as the calmest, gentle and well behaved dog I have ever seen.

Our Year 6 children organised a brilliant cake sale for Children in Need to raise funds for children across the country. They spent the morning baking delicious cakes and used their mathematical skills to calculate the ingredients and how to make a profit for this worthy cause.

I know the rest of the term promises to be just as exciting as the past two weeks and look forward to this special time of year at Wisborough Green Primary School Mrs Amanda Harrison, Headteacher 01403 700280 11

Wey & Arun Canal Trust NATURE PARK’S VIEWING PLATFORM OFFICIALLY OPENED A PICNIC area where people will eventually be able to watch a canal being restored was officially opened on Saturday October 24th.

Around 100 people watched Guildford MP Anne Milton launch the outdoor dining site – on a viewing platform in Hunt Nature Park, alongside the A281 Horsham Road at Shalford. Mrs Milton unveiled a commemorative plaque in the centre of the unusual hexagonal decking, which is in a wildlife park created by the Wey & Arun Canal Trust (WACT). The platform, on the route of the waterway being restored by the trust, currently offers views across the Cranleigh Waters stream to veteran oak trees, meadowland and shallow ponds. But Philip Oliver, manager of WACT’s Bramley Link project, told the crowd it would be an ideal place to watch the canal being re-created when the time comes.

Explaining the Trust’s plans for bringing the canal back to life in the area, he said the park demonstrated the commitment to creating a ‘green corridor’ along the length of the waterway. The Trust’s chairman, Sally Schupke, also stressed the intention of extending the linear park down towards Bramley. “It’s great to be providing facilities which benefit the people of Guildford, Shalford, Bramley and the surrounding villages and the many people who come here on the Wey-South Path,” she said.

Mrs Milton declared the viewing platform open following entertainment by a lively local band and the serving of refreshments to those present. She praised the work of the Trust in establishing the park as part of its plan to restore the Wey & Arun Canal from Shalford to Pallingham in West Sussex. “There are wonderful views from here and I hope people come and enjoy this excellent facility which is so close to the centre of Guildford,” she added.

Hunt Nature Park is on land leased by WACT from Surrey County Council. It is being developed using a bequest from Trust supporters Doris and Hunt.

Restoration of the first stretch of the canal’s Bramley Link recently received a major boost with the signing of a lease to use farmland owned by Susan and Malcolm Brenton.

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A Note from the Treasurer Yes, it is that time of the year.

As you may know Liz Atkinson stepped down this past September as Treasurer of the Parochial Church Council (PCC) after five faithful serving years. She conducted the financial affairs in a very clear and efficient way that has made the turnover in a very seamless and easy way for me to be able to take over the duties. Nevertheless, I still have some things to catch up on.

As a first duty, the PCC would think me remiss in my new role of Treasurer if I did not offer a short note at this time of the year about .....yes finance.

We are very fortunate at St Peters to have a very stable and solid financial support from its parishioners. In this past year of incumbent change we have continued our financial support to the diocese that was asked of us, financed our programmes and made significant gifts to many charitable causes in our outreach. On behalf of the PCC I thank you for that support.

Our financial picture at St Peters is sound and at PCC we do look to make efficiencies where possible and to look at ways to be as prudent as we can in caring for the resources that we have. However our expenditures do go up year on year and we would not want if at all possible to cut our programmes and outreach. For this reason I would urge you to continue and if possible increase your giving in the coming year. For your guidance the Government Pension increase (CPI) for 2016 will be 2.5%.

For those who give to the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS), thank you. This is the most efficient way in which to contribute, they collect in the donation, obtain the gift aid and send the funds directly to our account each month. For those who donate by direct debit themselves again thanks, but I ask if you would also consider taking up the PGS. In case you were unaware the bank does deduct a service charge for each DD. For those who generously give through the pew blue envelope also thanks and I would ask if you also would consider donating on a regular basis also through the PGS. If you would like to know more about the PGS there is information on the web at www.parishgivingscheme.org.uk The PGS has over 10,000 parishioners and over 500 parishes participating, it is a very confidential service and donations can be made if you so wish on an anonymous basis and any gifts or changes can be made and communicated directly with PGS. Please e-mail me at Moonraker_18018@Yahoo.com if you would like further information and I would be pleased to send you an enrolment form.

Thanks again for your parish support in 2015.

Tony Cook PCC Treasurer

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KKWG Update Boxal Bridge: Following the discussion by WSCC on October 16th, the Parishes are still waiting to hear from WSCC Highways Dept about plans to draw up a mutually agreeable plan. The last 6 inspections established that the bridge is sound and capable of carrying current traffic levels but clearly needs some repair and maintenance. The county has not got enough money to improve signage although that would help reduce the risks along that stretch of road. As a Councillor said, "If the bridge is safe why are we debating the issue at all?" Good question.

KKWG: is delighted to report that Celtique Energie has repaid KKWG’s costs incurred facilitating the group's participation in the Public Inquiry which was triggered when Celtique Energie appealed the rejection by WSCC Planning Committee of their application for Oil/gas exploration. This is as a consequence of the company's actions having wasted time. Thank you to all who have supported the group since we learned of the application in May 2013!

Film: The Keep Billingshurst Frack Free group put on a screening of Voices from the Gasfield on November 7th in the Billingshurst Centre. The film was narrated by Ian Crane, former oil worker, who had crowdfunded the project raising the money to enable him to visit Queensland and talk to local people. The film showed the area and water supplies to be devastated and, as local residents said, "it started with one well". It has been estimated that there will be 40,000 coal seam gas wells in Australia. The testimony by residents was most moving. Thank you to the group for bringing it to our attention.

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Wisborough Green Sideshows Society (WGSS) WGSS New Year’s Dinner - Saturday 16th January 2016 This eagerly anticipated annual event normally sees about 90 people sitting down in the Village Hall to a sumptuous 4 course dinner with wine, pre-dinner drinks and fabulous entertainment.

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HELPING THE REFUGEES FROM SYRIA Many of us enjoyed a wonderful interlude of warm hearted hospitality, chat, and nourishment at Judy’s on 22 October, whilst being told by first hand experience of the plight of the Syrian refugees on the island of Leros.

Joel Gage, has spent a good part of his young life on the Greek Islands, and whilst intending to holiday on the Island of Leros, this September, he was so dramatically touched by the plight of the 2-400 refugees arriving every day, that he stayed to help the situation. Two of Joel’s friends had been working on the island as volunteers with the volunteer team for many months, and in joining with them Joel was pouring half cups of milk for toddlers, filling bottles with formula milk for babies, and making bread and cheese sandwiches for adults every morning, a similar menu was distributed in the evening. The refugees spend approximately 1-2 days in a compound with one portaloo, one trough for washing oneself, and until very recently when sleeping mats arrived, they had either the bare soil or a piece of cardboard to sleep on. Following this they sleep in a tent camp, or if that's full- on the streets. After two or three days the people are then transported by ship to the mainland, must pay their own fares and make their own way to wherever? The volunteers, all of them, then get ready for the next group of people and so continues the difficult emotional work to help fellow human beings.

Medicins Sans Frontieres have now placed two people on the Island of Leros, so helping with first aid and long term illnesses. Also there are two International helpers from the United Nations refugee agency. Aid by way of warm clothes for the onward journey is coming through from Sweden; poncho’s being one of the most useful garments at the moment.

Joel related a full story of a young man’s experience of his journey from Damascus to Dusseldorf. This young dentist is at this moment waiting for his case to be heard by a German court and if granted asylum his wish is to work as soon as is possible and then aid his sister to join him in Europe. Joel told us that in his experience, most of the people fleeing Syria would want to return to their home country when it would be “safe” to do so; the story was very moving. We were able to see Joel’s pictures of life as it exists in the compound in Leros, as well as scenes of the occasional joy that the volunteers are able to give.

(Continued on page 19)

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HELPING THE REFUGEES FROM SYRIA (cont.)

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Many friends joined Judy and Doris to a splendid array of cakes and cookies, hot soups and bread, listening to and sharing in the plight and experiences of people for whom we are trying to add a little comfort; which we did by raising the wonderful sum of £750.00. Joel organised the money to reach his friends, the volunteers, directly within three days and must now resume his job of work in this country. We can find out more on: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Leros- solidarity-Network-TeamUK/1477725875863752 Judy 700700 and Doris 700606 thank everyone most sincerely for their most generous donations.

The Gardener’s Calendar

by Ian Clemens

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Start to prune your Wisteria, climbing roses, vines and fruit trees.

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Leave the faded flower heads on your hydrangeas until the spring, as they will provide frost protection to the swelling buds further down the stems.

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Move containers of shrubs or bedding plants to a sheltered spot; clustering them together helps protect the root systems from suffering frost damage.

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Take hardwood cuttings from suitable trees and shrubs.

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Lift and divide established clumps of rhubarb to renew the plant's vigour.

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Remove yellowing leaves from your winter brassicas as they are no use to the plant and may harbour pests and diseases.

Cover with netting to protect them from pigeons.

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Dig over empty borders and pile manure on top - let the worms and frosts break up the clods of soil.

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Apply glue bands or grease bands to the trunks of fruit trees to prevent wingless female winter moths climbing the trunks and laying their eggs in the branches.

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Plant raspberry canes now whilst they are dormant.

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Plant blueberries for an attractive addition to the fruit garden.

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PACT News Petworth Area Churches Together (PACT) - working together in harmony

Happy and blessed Christmas to all Christians in the Petworth area. Thanks to you, PACT is one of the busiest Christian Together groups in the whole of the Chichester Diocese which covers both East and West Sussex.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – 18-25 January with the theme of "Called to proclaim the mighty acts of the Lord", this from the Christians in Latvia. The week starts with a Service on Sunday 17 January at 3pm with our Unity Service held at St. John the Baptist, Sutton, RH20 1PS, taken by Canon John Green. There will also be week day sessions with soup and rolls at the United Reformed Church (URC) in Petworth at 1pm. All welcome.

We had a most successful Autumn Talk by James Ewins on the Modern Day Slavery Act 2015 with over 150 people attending. For those unable to be there, I have written a report (250 words). Email me at: Geraldgreshamcooke@gmail.com if you would like a copy.

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Beekeeping for Beginners Day - a Taster A one day course will take place in Pulborough on Saturday March 5th 2016 to provide information for people who think they may like to investigate taking up beekeeping. This is an annual event, now in its eleventh year, run by the Wisborough Green Beekeepers Association.

The event is tailored for those who may have had a long term interest, but aren’t sure if beekeeping is for them or not. All the information needed to become a beekeeper will be given in the presentation. There are free follow-up sessions at the well equipped Wisborough Green teaching apiary, for those who think they will be able to manage and wish to go further. This provides the opportunity to learn and achieve competence on someone else’s facilities, under supervision, before buying bees and equipment. The course is also suitable for those who may have just started beekeeping, but have had little or no guidance.

The presentation will be by two very experienced beekeepers, with several others available during break times to provide advice and information.

The Wisborough Green BKA covers a wide catchment area, with members in West Sussex and South Surrey. For those a bit further afield, details of surrounding Associations will be available on the day.

Even if you may not be interested yourself, but know someone who might be, please let them know, or maybe you are looking for an unusual, but useful present for someone - well, here it is! Vouchers are available.

Further information for beekeepers and non-beekeepers can be found on the Wisborough Green Beekeepers Association website www.wgbka.org.uk. You can find further details of the Beginners Day on the Events page. For course details, contact Roger Patterson: roger-patterson@btconnect.com, 01403 790637 or 07976 306492, or Gordon Allan 01798 343470, petworthgordon@btopenworld.com to book.

AVON Christmas gifts & stocking fillers at Wyatt House on Tuesday 8th Dec at 2pm Everyone welcome Also ‘Pictures of Wisborough Green’ 2016 calendars for sale In aid of Wyatt House funds 23

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Recipe of the Month Honey and Brandy Ice-Cream This ice-cream is absolutely delicious and goes really well with mincemeat tart, mince pies or Christmas pudding instead of brandy butter. The good thing about it is that it doesn't require an ice-cream maker it just goes straight into the freezer. It is best eaten within 7 days as it can go a bit rubbery.

Ingredients  4 eggs, separated  5oz/140g caster sugar  5 tablespoons brandy  5 tablespoons clear, runny honey  1 pint / 600ml double cream Method 1. Beat the egg yolks and sugar until light and fluffy and increased in volume.

This is best done with an electric whisk.

2. Add the honey and beat again.

3. Whisk the cream until it just holds its shape and then add the brandy and whisk again.

4. Whisk the egg whites until they stand in stiff peaks.

5. Fold the cream and egg whites alternately into the egg yolk mixture.

6. Pour into a container and allow to freeze.

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Festive Cruises on the Wey & Arun Canal, Loxwood Join in the fun of a festive Santa Cruise on board a beautifully decorated boat and travel along the Wey & Arun Canal and through a restored lock. Children under 12 years will receive a gift from Santa who will board the boat at the lock whilst adults enjoy mulled wine and mince pies.

The boat departs from The Wharf next to the Onslow Arms on the B2133 in Loxwood (free car parking). The trips take 45 minutes and depart at 11.00am, 12.00noon and 2.00pm on Sunday 6th, Sunday 13th, Sunday 20th, Monday 21st, Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd December.

Tickets cost £9 per person (under 12 months are free).

Booking in advance is essential.

50 minute festive boat trips, with light refreshments on board, will run on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day at 11.00am, 12.00noon and 2.00pm.

Tickets cost £5 for adults and £2.50 for children. Booking in advance is advisable.

For more information, or to reserve tickets, please call the Trust Office on 01403 752403 or email office@weyandarun.co.uk. Website: www.weyandarun.co.uk

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Community Minibus Association (W Sussex) - Wisborough Green Village Organiser: Pat Farmer (700492)

Registered Charity No 275787

To use the minibus you need to be a member of the Minibus Association The annual membership fee is £5 payable to the escort on your first trip on the bus MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ALL

For bookings ring: BRENDA KARN-SMITH (701076)

Destinations for December 2015 Fri 4th Mon 7th Fri 11th Mon 14th Fri 18th Mon 21st Fri 25th Mon 28th

Rochester Christmas Market Horsham & Sainsbury Cranleigh & Notcutts Chichester & Sainsbury Horsham & Sainsbury Horsham & Sainsbury Christmas Day Horsham & Sainsbury

Depart 9.30 am Depart 2.00 pm Depart 9.30 am Depart 9.30 am Depart 9.30 am Depart 2.00 pm Depart 9.30 am

We will be taking the minibus to Rochester Christmas Market, which is housed in the picturesque Castle Gardens, on the 4th December. The cost is £7 return, and bookings should be made in the usual way.

I should like to wish our drivers, escorts and passengers a very Happy Christmas and a healthy and peaceful New Year.

Best wishes Pat Farmer

Early January 2016 Dates Fri 1st Mon 4th Fri 8th Mon 11th

New Year’s Day Horsham & Sainsbury Cranleigh & Notcutts Chichester & Sainsbury

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Wisborough Green History - FROM Continuing the series of articles on the Poorhouse that was most recently published in last year's March issue, I thought it about time that I finished the story. The six articles published covered its beginnings in the early part of the eighteenth century when the parish erected the three-storey poorhouse that became our village hall. It is thought that it was built in the Queen Anne period 1702 to 1714 but this is not definite.

However, we know that the poorhouse was in operation in 1737 as the first governor was appointed in July that year. There have been suggestions that it was built on the foundations of a Benedictine monastery quite possibly reusing the original sandstone but there's nothing to confirm this, however a historic survey in 1950 stated that "the older houses and the courtyard walls are remains of monastic buildings�.

The three-storey building was originally similar to the sandstone part of the village hall but inside were three floors of living, cooking and dormitory accommodation. The newer parts added since are the bar and committee room circa 1800, the kitchen and Vine Room in the early part of the nineteenth century, the main entrance in 1955 and the flat-roofed extension into the car park in 1976.

The most significant change was the southern extension built in two stages. Firstly, there was an extension built from 1788 to 1797 that is now the Committee Room, bar and maisonette. Secondly, a southward extension to the above built from 1797 until c1807. This was a severe-looking three-storey brick built extension and cellar attached to the southern end of the above extension. See the 1938 map.

There are also three further items of interest on the map that weren't covered before. Firstly, a small building that was once free standing and went partly across the entrance to the car park. This was older than the kitchen and Vine Room that was built and connected to it during the early nineteenth century. This later became the doctors' waiting room before being demolished to open up the car park when the poorhouse was converted to our village hall.

Close to the churchyard wall was a large gabled single-storey toilet building. It was separated from the south wing by a gap of about 20’ that gave access to the garden and the rear outside staircase to the upper floors. No trace of this now exists but it must have been a daunting place to visit during cold winter evenings. A point of interest concerns the low ground-level arch built into the churchyard wall close to the iron gate (and just where the toilets were), the purpose of which is unknown. Perhaps it was used in conjunction with the toilets and possibly for discharge of waste?

When the poorhouse south garden was converted into a car park in 1956 (when the 30

M POORHOUSE TO VILLAGE HALL 7 building was rebuilt into the village hall), the ground level at the left-hand end was raised by over a foot so that the arch would have been higher off the original ground level. Look at the line of holes in the wall and compare it with the level of the car park.

It shows just how much the ground level of the original poorhouse garden was raised.

These post holes would have been used to support beams for what were probably shelters for the domestic animals that we know were kept by the inmates.

A small single-storey keeper’s cottage was attached to the north-east corner of the poorhouse and appears in the centre of the postcard photo that dates from the early 1900s. This was demolished in 1956 soon after the major part of the south wing was demolished. Its northern and eastern walls still stand with the cottage’s front door opening and doorstep being used as the front gate to the maisonette named The Old Workhouse. The site of one of the cottage fireplaces is evident in the eastern wall of the maisonette as is an inverted V indicating the cottage roof profile.

The garden east of the village hall belongs to the maisonette. The law required the inmates to grow their own fruit and vegetables and this area was used for vegetable growing. This is borne out by some distinct dips, some very deep, in the lawn area.

A small building at the north-east tip of the garden was probably used as a mortuary for deceased inmates. It is brick built, with a solid floor, sash window, and a lathe and plaster ceiling. A twin track path, partly hidden under grass, leads from the building to a gate in the north wall adjacent to the church gate entrance and out to the church path.

It has been suggested that this would have been used for coffins to be wheeled to the churchyard for burial.

Richard B.

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Neighbourhood Watch - Crime News & Advice Keep your home secure this Winter How secure is your home? Check? Do you pass the burglary prevention test?

Daily Security  Keep all wallets, purses, credit cards and car keys out of sight and out of reach.  If you leave your house empty, even if you are in the back garden, lock all the doors and windows.  An intruder alarm can be an effective deterrent against burglars, seek advice to ensure it is the most suitable for your needs.  Make it a habit to mark your valuables by using your postcode and house number or name.  Some articles are unsuitable for marking so photograph them next to a ruler.  Register your property at immobilise.com, it's free of charge and can increase your chances of being reunited with your property.

After dark  Leave some lights on if it will be dark before you get home  When you go out in the evening, always leave a light on in a room that can not be peered into from the road  Fit security lighting - either dusk to dawn energy efficient lighting that will come on automatically as dusk sets in, or infrared activated lighting which draws attention to movement.

Front door security  Don't let anyone into your home that you don't know. Always ask for identification offical visitors won't mind being asked for ID.  Fit a door chain, if you have a solid front door, fit a wide angle door viewer.

In the garden  Ensure that gates or access to the rear of the house are locked and secure  Trim overgrown plants - don't give burglars a hiding place.  Secure garden tools and ladders in a locked shed or garage to prevent them being used to break into your home. Fit outside security lighting and a visible burglar alarm to help deter burglars.

Stay secure Burglars know the price of everything but the value of nothing. The best defence against burglary is prevention.

In an emergency, or if you see a crime in progress, always call 999 (Continued on page 43)

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The Cricketers Arms The Heart of Wisborough Green 01403 700369

A beautiful 16th century pub located in a beautiful Sussex village.

All fresh home cooked food.

Good quality beer.

Live music Friday/Saturday evenings from 9pm.

Theme food evenings.

Check website for dates.

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Local Club and Society News Wisborough Green History Society At the end of another active year we can look back on a very interesting visit to the Gridshell at the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, where we were shown artefacts that originated in the village. These included a dung drag and a dock lifter recovered from the village pond; a mash oar and a butter spoon from Harsfold Farm and a grain shovel from Sparr Farm.

We saw milk bottles from Sweephurst Farm Dairy including one with a Mickey Mouse motif on it. The grave marker would have been brightly painted and inscribed with the name of the deceased.

We continued our programme of tours for U3A groups which have been very well received and pursued our project documenting and photographing significant properties in the village. Sadly during the year we had to say goodbye to our treasurer as Grace Stewart, a valued and long-standing member, has had to move away. We wish her well in her new home. We look forward to another interesting year in 2016.

The society meets every second Tuesday in the month in the village hall committee room at 10.30 am - new members are always welcome.

Sue Killingbeck, Secretary

Wisborough Green Short Mat Bowls Club The last of the singles quarter final matches have now been played, with Bernard Adsett beating Jane Adsett and Joan Goodchild beating Audrey Hodgson.

We've had quite a busy period in our friendly matches firstly against Comptons from Horsham who play in County Wide division 2 of the West Sussex league. We won comfortably on both mats with Jane Adsett, David Luxford, Bernard Adsett and Monica Enticknap winning 23-11 on Mat 1 and Evelyn Ringrose, Marilyn Knight, Tony Broughton and Reg Snelgar winning 15-12 on Mat 2.

Then we played Ewhurst from the Surrey league again winning on both mats, with Jane Adsett, David Luxford, Bernard Adsett and Monica Enticknap winning 18-14 and Evelyn Ringrose, Marilyn Knight, Tony Broughton and Reg Snelgar winning 18-15 on Mat 2.

Finally we had a disappointing defeat in our 'local derby’ against Pulborough, although Jane Adsett, David Luxford, Bernard Adsett and Monica Enticknap won a hard fought game 25-22 on mat 1. But unfortunately Evelyn Ringrose, Sue Taber, Tony Broughton and Reg Snelgar lost 16-24 on mat 2 and Jean Head, Joan Goodchild, Marilyn Knight and Pauline Shipway lost 8-32 on mat 3.

Monica Enticknap, Captain

Wisborough Green Table Tennis Club The Wisborough Green Table Tennis Club meets in The Village Hall every Wednesday from 4 to 6pm. Contact Philip Midwinter on 01403 700402 for more details.

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Wisborough Green Spitfire Simulator Club Why not join the Spitfire Simulator Club? The prime purpose of our simulator project is to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund and to that end, simulator flights are normally charged for. However, with the Simulator Club, members make a small donation to the RAFBF (£5 per year) and their name goes into a hat every month and the winner gets a flight for free. To join the group, contact Brian Smith on 01403 700346 or briansmithair@uwclub.net

Wisborough Green Farmers’ and Village Market News

Next Market - Thursday 10th December 2015 Wisborough Green Village Hall 9 am – 12.30 pm NEW – Traditional onion seller from Brittany, who used to come to Kirdford and was thoroughly recommended by Paul Killingbeck. Pascal will be bringing strings of Roscoff onions, strings of Brittany garlic as well as strings of banana shaped shallots.

Very decorative and would make a great gift.

NEW – sort of. The owner of the fish business, Sebastian, came with a boat and delighted us by his warm smile and clear information about prices for multiple buys.

The fish looked so tempting that I bought the last dressed fresh crab. One shopper asked about his favourite, whitebait, and next month will get his wish fulfilled.

Now there's an idea. Anything extra special, do ask.

Sebastian does food markets in London and has a massive turnover so his fish is fresh.

NEW – Gluten free Christmas puddings from Felicia, of Flashy Foods. All their products are gluten free. Gluten free sausages from Nik adds to his collection of sausages including one with Hebridean seaweed, as a healthy alternative to salt, I guess.

His home grown turkeys are in great demand. Nik really enjoys rearing them as they go back to their indoor areas all by themselves.

Remember the delicatessen foods and the locally grown lamb, pork and much more.

Remember the beautiful breads, the local cheeses including the goats cheese produced near Pulborough.

Remember the cards and wrapping paper.

Christmas wreaths and pots of bright cyclamen.

Home made jams and chutneys and cakes from Macmillan.

Loads of potential presents from mini Christmas cakes, chilli sauces, beauty and health products, children's books, handicraft decorative items, the ever popular scarfs and bags and presents for your pets.

When you are finished enjoy the Macmillan coffee and cake.

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Wisborough Green Horticultural Society Monday 7th December 2015 8pm Village Hall Talk by Lesley Chamberlain on “Gertrude Jeykell Garden.”

Last year we had a novel experience. Our speaker did not arrive, but we have found her and here she will be giving the talk she would have done then. Many gardeners know the name of the subject of the talk through their appreciation of roses. This one has a strong intense perfume.

Now whether the gardener Gertrude wore perfume, who knows? She was formidable gardener with a very individual approach to design and plantings. Indeed Gertrude changed the face of British gardening. Her legacy lives on in so many gardens.

Gertrude's Lutyens deigned home, Munstead Wood at Godalming, used to be open to the public but the latest owners now only open by appointment made with the gardener on 01483 417867. More info on line.

Lesley herself is a well experienced lecturer on specialist cruises as well as a garden consultant and designer.

If you can come, then do bring a friend as a visitor to enjoy a pleasant informative evening with lots of lovely photos and stay on for chats afterwards and refreshments (no charge). Visitors are always welcome.

November's Meeting and Talk by Helen Yemm went down a storm. Helen and our chairman had us chuckling and giggling. One of Helen's sayings is “When in doubt rely on your intuition”. We gardeners do not have to know everything; we just learn fast. Another tip – buzz tape to keep birds from our crops.

You have heard of the Chelsea Chop? Helen does the Hampton Court Hack in July on plants like Alchemillas . Makes them look presentable in August and September.

No Meeting and Talk in January as in previous years. Our dormancy period? .

Aija Hamilton

Village Hall 50 Club Draw The winner of the November draw is Dottie Smith who wins £50 The winner of the second prize of £20 is Geoffrey Preston-Jones The December draw will be at the Three Crowns at 6.30 pm on Wednesday 9 December 2015 and if any member or prospective member would like to attend they would be very welcome.

In addition to the monthly draw there will be an additional of £500. Join now to qualify for this grand draw in 2016.

Christmas prize draw

Please come to join us with a chance to win monthly prizes and support your Village Hall at the same time.

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Decorative & Fine Arts Society Meetings WEST SUSSEX DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY At 2pm on Tuesday December 1st Dr James Lindow will give a lecture on

'Glory to the Newborn King Depictions of the Nativity in European Art' The absence of detail of the nativity, has led artists and theologians to amplifying it.

There will be Mince Pies and Mulled Wine following the talk.

NO MEETING IN JANUARY Meetings are held in Fittleworth Village Hall. Coffee from 1.20pm For membership details please contact Jackie Buckler on 01903 411086 Visitors are welcome for a fee of £5

SOUTH DOWNS DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY Inspiring, Dynamic and Fun On Wednesday 2 December, the lecture will be:

Norman Rockwell’s Christmas Wish Speaker: Charles Harris NO MEETING IN JANUARY All meetings are held in Fittleworth Village Hall at 10.30am. Coffee from 9.50am.

New members warmly welcomed. Please call 01403 783359

WI Report Well it’s now safe to come out of the closet, the Annual Meeting is over for another year and all posts were filled!

Members started off with wine and nibbles and proceded to the business of the meeting which included a comprehensive report on our past activities by Dottie Smith and the President’s report by Mary Benson with Christine Serna presenting the accounts for the past year with the budget for the next.

The raffle money for the year of £135 will be sent to The Mary Howe Trust. Some fund raising has to be done in the next year and Speakers are not getting any less expensive. Members were threatened with the Jumble Sale idea if no other suggestions were made! Mary had made a magnificent cake to celebrate our 25 th birthday which we all tucked into during the quiz that Jane had prepared.

Our next meeting on Thursday 3rd December is, of course, our Xmas party. Finger food on a plate, and a wrapped present to the value of £3 should be brought please.

We will be entertained by KIFRA (Look it up!). I’m just off to find my baubles and tinsel, see you there.

Sue Nicholls 01403 700827 Mary Benson (President) 01403 700284 40

Wealden Trefoil Guild Our meeting in October was used to complete the filling and wrapping of the shoe boxes for the ‘Link to Hope’ appeal. We had well over a dozen boxes filled with useful items for the charity to distribute to needy people in Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova and Ukraine. We then had a long discussion on our plans for our meetings in 2016, the result being a mixture of speakers, crafts and outings which we are all looking forward to.

The November meeting saw us making Christmas star decorations from instructions given by Jackie (some with more difficulty than others!) but none the less everyone produced a beautiful result. We were also delighted to welcome two new members to the Guild on that evening. Later in the month we will be giving vocal support to the local Brownie Unit when they Carol sing for the residents of Osmond Court. This is an evening that is always enjoyed by everyone, which will get us all into the Christmas spirit. In December we will be celebrating with our Guild Christmas meal at one of our members’ homes. That will conclude a full and enjoyable year of Trefoil Guild meetings and we will all be looking forward to the New Year and all it has to offer.

You do not have to be an ex-member of Girlguiding to join us, so visitors and new members are always welcome – please contact our Chairman Mrs Jackie Sharp (01403 784490) or our Secretary Mrs Hilary Nulty (01403 783792) Teri Maher

Weather Watch Wisborough Green Rainfall for October was 70mm (122mm last year –my 8 yr average is 99mm). Heaviest DAY of rainfall was 96mm on the 27th at Achnagart (Wester Ross), and as much as 392mm of rain fell there over the 11 days from the 17th to the 27th That is more than we get (on average) for December, January and February!

Record breaking temperatures for October. At Kew Gardens and Gravesend the mercury rose to 23.6°C. At time of writing it is remaining unusually mild and we are still heading for the warmest year on record.

Weathervane

CYBER TIPS Every time that you listen to the news on TV or radio there are subjects that are bound to be discussed. Cyber crime is one of them, and powerful warnings and advice are repeated time and time again. Yet people are still being caught out and giving away huge sums of money to criminals. I am quite sure that if someone were to knock at your door and ask for your personal details, you would send him away and report the incident to the police. So put the phone down or delete the email! .

Criminals who target us can only be successful if we allow them to be!

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TalkTalk cyber attack - advice on protecting yourself An announcement of a cyber attack on TalkTalk's website has raised customer concerns about details being accessed and how they can protect themselves.

Detective Inspector Andy Haslam, of the CyberCrime Unit for Sussex and Surrey Police, offers the following advice:·  It's very difficult to prevent your data being lost or stolen when it is held by someone else  Once you are aware that you might be affected make sure you look at the advice being given by the company  Be mindful that any online criminals may see this as an opportunity they can exploit not just those who potentially compromised talk talk.  Be cautious of emails which purport to be from talk talk, particularly any which request you to open an attachment such as a word document, or to click on a link or provide any account information or private details. They may be offering a benefit like compensation or raising your fears of financial loss to try and get your information.

Steps to take:  If you have passwords or pin numbers that you share across different accounts, particularly the same as talk talk, then consider changing them straight away.  Make sure you let your bank know that the account needs to be monitored for transactions.  Consider contacting the credit check agencies mentioned on the talk talk website.  Update any patches on your devices and make sure you have a good anti-virus programme on all your laptops, phones and tablets.

Although the above is issued as a result of the TalkTalk attack, the advice is equally relevant to other similar situations.

If you have information about any crime call 101, email: 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

If you see a crime taking place call 999.

Regards, Priscilla Pinkham

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Church Cleaning Roster (Saturdays) 5 December

Mrs Mosley & Mrs Scrase

12 December

Mr & Mrs Edmonds

19 December

Mr & Mrs Grengs

26 December

Mr & Mrs Brett

If you are unable to clean on the day allocated to you, please arrange to change with someone or let Jill Brett know – 700350.

Church Flower Arranging Roster (Fridays) 4 December

Advent No Flowers

11 December

Advent No Flowers

19 December [Saturday]

ALL THE TEAM CHRISTMAS FLOWERS

24 December

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CLEANERS & FLOWER ARRANGERS PLEASE NOTE: Xpresso is held in the church Fridays from 9.00 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 Dr Graham Parr Mrs Helen Vause Mrs Val Mourilyan Mr Tony Cook Mrs Tricia Howarth Mr David Warwick Mr Malcolm Brinson

Ministry Support Team Co-ordinators Bell Ringers Mr Robin Miles Cleaners Mrs Jill Brett Flowers Mrs Maggie Edwards Readers & Intercessors Mrs Val Mourilyan Chalice & Sacristans Mrs Andrea Parr Healing Mrs Gillian Gough St Peter’s Links Mrs Annie Daniell

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

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What’s Happening in December Tue 01

West Sussex Decorative & Fine Arts Society (p 40) Parish Council Planning Meeting (if required) Wed 02 South Downs Decorative & Fine Arts Society (p 40) Thur 03 Mobile Library WI Meeting - Christmas Party (p 40) Fri 04 Minibus Trip to Rochester Christmas Market (p 29) Xpresso Coffee Morning (p 9) Wizzy Tots Baby & Toddler Group (p 9) Sat 5 to Sun 13 Advent Christmas Tree Festival (p 21) Mon 07 Tue 08 Wed 09 Thur 10

Fri 11 Sat 12 Sun 13 Tue 15 Wed 16 Thur 17 Fri 18 Sun 20 Thur 24 Fri 25 Thur 31

Fittleworth Village Hall 1.30 pm Vine Rm, WG Village Hall 8.00 pm Fittleworth Village Hall 10.30 am The Pavilion WG 2.55 - 3.15 pm WG Village Hall 8.00 pm 9.30 am WG Parish Church 9.00 - 11.30 am WG Village Hall 10.00 - 11.45 am WG Parish Church 10.30 am - 7.00 pm (Sundays 12 noon - 7.00 pm) Horticultural Society Talk (P 39) WG Village Hall 8.00 pm AVON Christmas Gifts etc. (p 23) Wyatt House 2.00 pm Christmas Gift Boutique (Snowdrop Trust) (p 24) The Three Crowns 11.00 am - 7.00 pm Village Hall 50 Club Draw (p 39) The Three Crowns 6.30 pm Farmer’s & Village Market (p 37) WG Village Hall 9.00 am - 12.30 pm Youth Club WG Village Hall 6.30 pm “Christmas Music among the Trees” Concert (p 21) WG Parish Church 7.30 pm Christmas Handbells Concert (p 9) Foxbridge Golf Club 8.00 pm Xpresso Coffee Morning (p 9) WG Parish Church 9.00 - 11.30 am Wizzy Tots Baby & Toddler Group (p 9) WG Village Hall 10.00 - 11.45 am BCS Christmas Carol Concert (p 25) St Mary’s, Billingshurst 7.30 pm Carols of Praise (Christmas Tree Festival) (p 21) WG Parish Church 6.00 pm Parish Council Planning Meeting (if required) Vine Rm, WG Village Hall 8.00 pm Mobile Skip The Pavilion WG 8.30 am - 1.30 pm Mobile Library The Pavilion WG 2.55 - 3.15 pm Youth Club WG Village Hall 6.30 pm Xpresso Coffee Morning (p 9) WG Parish Church 9.00 - 11.30 am Wizzy Tots Baby & Toddler Group (p 9) WG Village Hall 10.00 - 11.45 am Christmas Carol Service WG Parish Church 6.00 pm Christmas Eve - For church services see p 6 Christmas Day - For church services see p 6 Mobile Library The Pavilion WG 2.55 - 3.15 pm

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