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January 2017
Wisborough Green Parish Magazine
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AD VINCULA Wisborough Green Church and Community News
Highlights January 2017
St Peter ad Vincula Calendar ..................................... 4 Pastoral Letter / Invite to Alpha Supper .................... 5 Dates for the Diary / From the Registers ................... 6 Regular Church Activities / Prayer / Luncheon Club .. 7 From the Editor / Christmas Lights around Village .... 9 WG Primary School News ........................................ 11 Sports News / Ken’s Page / Poetry Competition ...... 13 Village Hall News / Gardener’s Calendar ................ 15 Wey & Arun Canal Trust News ................................ 17 Spectacular Desert & Delta, Botswana ............ 18 - 19 KKWG Update .......................................................... 23 FSW Christmas Hampers / Shoebox Appeal ........... 25 Notice Board ..................................................... 26 - 27 London by Night ............................................... 28 - 29 New Drivers / Escorts wanted for minibus ............... 29 Recipe of the Month ................................................. 31 Wisborough Green History ............................... 32 - 33 WG Minibus Page .................................................... 35 Neighbourhood Watch........................................37, 39 Village Organisations - News & Notices ........... 41 - 45 Village Hall 50 Draw & Christmas Bonus Draw........ 45 Weather Watch/ Cyber Tips/ PACT News ............... 47 Church Cleaning / Flower Rosters / Directory .......... 48 Village Organisations Directory ................................ 49 What’s Happening .................................................... 50
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.
Ad Vincula Team Roland Zilz Editor Marion Jenkins Asst. Editor Fran Wallace Advertising John Gough Distribution Rev. Clive Jenkins Vicar Dr Graham Parr Churchwarden Mr Jamie Daniell 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 February 2017 issue:
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Cover picture - “A Winter Scene” by Esme Devereux, aged 5 3
St Peter ad Vincula Calendar for January Sunday 1 January 1st Sunday after Christmas
8.00am 10.30am
Holy Communion (BCP) Coffee, Croissants and Communion
Tuesday
3 January
4.30pm to 5.00pm
Prayer Group (at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Road)
Wednesday
4 January
10.00am
Holy Communion
Sunday 8 January 1st Sunday after Epiphany
8.00am 10.30am 12.30pm
Holy Communion (BCP) Time for God St Peter’s Wyatt House Lunch
Tuesday
10 January
4.30pm to 5.00pm
Wednesday
11 January
10.00am
Holy Communion
Sunday 15 January 2nd Sunday after Epiphany
8.00am 10.30am 3.00pm
Holy Communion (BCP) Sung Eucharist Petworth Area Churches Together Unity Service ‘Digging Deeper’
6.00pm
Prayer Group (at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Road)
Tuesday
17 January
4.30pm to 5.00pm
Prayer Group (at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Road)
Wednesday
18 January
10.00am
Holy Communion
Thursday
19 January
12.15pm
St Peter’s Luncheon Club in Village Hall
Saturday
21 January
7.00pm
Alpha Introductory Supper @ The Vicarage
Sunday 22 January 3rd Sunday after Epiphany
8.00am 10.30am
Holy Communion (BCP) All Age Communion
Tuesday
24 January
4.30pm to 5.00pm
Wednesday
25 January
10.00am
Holy Communion
Sunday 29 January 4th Sunday after Epiphany
8.00am 10.30am
Holy Communion (BCP) Sung Eucharist
Tuesday
31 January
4.30pm to 5.00pm
Wednesday
1 February
10.00am
Prayer Group (at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Road)
Prayer Group (at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Road) Holy Communion
For More Details of Services and Events see CHURCH WEBSITE http://www.wisboroughgreenparishchurch.org.uk/ Please ‘like’ and ‘share’ our Facebook Page and watch for any late news: https://www.facebook.com/stpeterwg/ 4
Pastoral Letter Matthew Chapter 2 verse 2 ‘The Wise Men from the East were looking forward to a special event in their lives, the birth of a new King.’ What are you looking forward to this New Year? A family wedding, perhaps? Possibly a special holiday? For some it may be a more personal, but equally important event. Perhaps a long-awaited hip replacement or just the opportunity to sort out an area of one’s life after a difficult year. I am sure everyone will be hoping that the trains may return to a more normal timetable in 2017! Well, whatever your plans may be, I wish you well! The Wise Men quoted in the verse above were looking forward to a new direction in their lives with the birth of this ‘new King’, who was going to make a difference not just in their time, but in ours as well. During 2017 I have the opportunity to take a period of Sabbatical leave (3 months over the year), to research and write about the background and life of a former parishioner. She was a dancer, who began her career in Austria in the 1930’s and continued through World War Two ending up where she began, in Vienna, in 1945. She travelled to many exotic locations during the 1930’s, Casablanca, Cairo, Tunis and Tehran. When the Nazis annexed Austria in 1938, she and her dance troupe were summoned to Berlin, where they were informed they would now be dancing at the behest of the government. This began eight years that took her all over Europe, meeting many notorious characters in the process. Her epiphany experience, came during the Alpha Course when she was in her eighties, here in the United Kingdom. Her life story, one of loss and tragedy, was ultimately redeemed and restored through finding faith in the child of Bethlehem, the same new King that the Wise Men sought to find 2000 years before. This Epiphany I invite you to explore that same event and what it means to Christians today.
Clive and Marion
Invitation to Alpha Supper Saturday 21st January, 7pm - 9pm The supper will be followed by a DVD: ‘Christianity: Dull, Boring or Irrelevent? This is an introductory session to the Alpha Course which will run for 10 weeks (each week including food, short DVD and a discussion at the end where you can share your thoughts) on an evening to suit the majority of participants.
Phone the Vicarage on 01403 700339 or email vicarage@stpeterswg.org.uk to book your place or for more information 5
Dates for the Diary January 2017 Sunday 1st
Sunday
8th
Thursday19th st
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10.30am Coffee, Croissants and Communion at St Peter’s. Whether you’re seeing the New Year in or not join us for a simple communion on New Year’s Day. 12.30pm St Peter’s Wyatt House Lunch. If you would normally be alone for Sunday lunch you will be very welcome to join us for a two course meal including wine at a cost of £5. If you would like to attend please contact Lil Elliott on 700795. 12.15pm St Peter’s Luncheon Club in Village Hall (details on p 7) (Transferred from 14th January) 7.00pm Introductory Alpha Supper at The Vicarage. Meal and introductory DVD to give a flavour of the 10 week Alpha Course. Day of course to be decided after this supper.
February 2017 Thursday 2nd 3.30pm Messy Church straight from School (details p 21)
From the Registers (November) Funeral:
We give thanks for the life of Joan Miles whose funeral took place on Tuesday 8th November 2016 at St.Peter’s.
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 4.30pm, 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.
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 11.30 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. 6
Regular Church Activities (Cont) DON’T FORGET……… 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 9am ‘til 11.30am in church and EVERYONE is welcome! Special Offer - buy 6 coffees and get the 7th one FREE!! Full details from Xpresso.
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:
1 January 8 January 15 January 22 January 29 January
Billingshurst Road & Wisborough Gardens Glebe Way & Harsfold Lane Petworth Road & Balchins Close Fittleworth Road Brick Kiln Common & Bedham
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 twocourse 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 Hilary Edmonds on 01403 700623. This month we meet: Thursday 19th January at 12.15 for 12.45 in the Village Hall. 7
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From the Editor Happy New Year and welcome to the January 2017 edition of Ad Vincula. Well, another new year begins - what will it have in store for us all? I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and are looking forward to the year ahead. In addition to the usual articles this month, I would just highlight a few items - WACT report on how tiny insects were used to rescue choked canal (p17); Helen’s fascinating report of her trip to Botswana with some fabulous photos (p18-19), KKWG update (p23), notice of important Village Consultation (p26) and Wendy’s report of the “London by Night” tour organised by Reg Hickman (p 28-29). The Ad Vincula Team wishes you all a healthy and prosperous 2017. Do please keep all your articles and photos coming to me at editor@stpeterswg.org.uk. Roland Zilz This magazine can also be viewed on line at: http://www.wisboroughgreenparishchurch.org.uk/index.php/parish-magazine
Small selection of Christmas Lights seen around the village over the festive season - photos by Peter Edmonds.
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Wisborough Green Primary School News The term ended with lots of festive fun and joy really was all around us. The Christmas nativity 'Prickly Hay' was a huge success. The children sang, danced and acted brilliantly and they thoroughly entertained everyone. Dylan the donkey made a guest appearance, carrying Mary on her donkey to Bethlehem. It truly was very special. Thank you to everyone for all their effort and enthusiasm to produce another great show.
We celebrated National Tree Week by decorating some of our bare winter trees. The children added clay faces, pom-poms and some Christmas sparkle to show our appreciation for trees. Hot chocolate and marshmallows were enjoyed around the fire with a few songs to add to the festive cheer. PC Phillips, the fire service, a doctor and the postman came to visit us in Reception Class. The children learned all about what these very special people do and how important they are. They loved asking questions and trying on the different uniforms. Thank you to everyone who has visited and for sharing the world of work with our youngest children. Piers Torday, a talented author, amazed the children with his tales. After studying one of his books they really have been inspired to write. Piers was 'blown away' by the welcome he received from staff and children and the high quality learning he saw. Through the eyes of the children, a superstar visited our school that day. Inspirational! It seems hard to believe another year has passed and 2017 is already here. We are looking forward to diving deep into the 'Big Blue' this term as our learning journey takes us on underwater adventures. School Website: http://www.wisboroughgreenschool.org.uk
Warm regards, Amanda Harrison, Head Teacher, Tel: 01403 700280 11
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Wisborough Green Sports News Football Club Half way through the season and the 1 st XI are third in the West Sussex Premier league, having played 11 league games and won 5 and drawn 4. The second XI have also played 11 games and are sitting in 4 th spot of their respective league. The 1st XI did win through to the next round of the Malcolm Simmonds Memorial Cup beating Hunston Community Club 3-2. For fixtures please look on the league web site www.full-time.thefa.com - this is not always reliable but is the best place to look for fixtures. Cricket Club The AGM was held on December 4th 2016 and the club would like to congratulate the new president John Pleasant on his appointment. John has played for the club for the last 10-15 years and succeeds Neil Trestrail who has done a fantastic job over the last 6 years. Ken Vickery
‘Dos, Don’ts, Moans & Groans’ Page Well it’s the start of a new year - 2017 is here and I am going to make several New Year Resolutions: No Moaning in 2017 ???? First moan for this year is, following on from the November issue if you remember I asked you all to leave my Christmas presents under the village tree. Now either you haven’t left me any or Brian Goodchild has nicked them all before I got them! Can I say Christmas lights in the village have been very good this year and thank you to all that have made an effort well done. [Ed. See some pics on p 9] First DO for the new year. Please let’s all make an effort to tidy our village for the year ahead. Pick up that bit of litter - don’t walk by. Don’t drop any litter. Let’s all have a sweep up outside in the street. If you live near a sign let’s give it a spring clean. Do remember to e-mail me (kenvickery@hotmail.co.uk) with anything that you think is right or wrong with the village. Ken V
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Village Hall Improvement Plans There is little progress to report as we are now relying on other parties to help us with the next stage of the Hall project.
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We have written to Chichester DC Planning requesting PreApplication advice which we hope will take the form of a site visit and discussion so that we can explain more about what we are seeking to achieve for the community. We are waiting to hear from Chichester DC about how they wish to proceed. This will be an important next step for the Project Team prior to the Community Consultation which we are planning to hold on 11th February 2017 in conjunction with the Parish Council. It would be a considerable waste of time, resources and money to undertake such a consultation without the benefit of preliminary advice that our proposals are likely to meet the main planning requirements. So, we shall continue to press for an early meeting. I will keep you advised of events as they unfold. Meanwhile, Season’s Greetings & Happy New Year from the Hall Committee Keith Carter Chairman, Village Hall Management Committee
The Gardener’s Calendar
by Ian Clemens
Remove old Hellebore leaves to make the new blooms more visible as they emerge this spring. Remove any faded flowers from your winter pansies to stop them setting seed and prolong flowering. Cut back the old foliage from ornamental grasses before growth begins clip them to within a few centimetres of the ground. Plant bare root roses now in a sunny position for spectacular summer colour. Harvest parsnips and leeks. Start chitting (sprouting) early potatoes - stand them on end in a module tray or egg box and place in a bright cool frost-free place. Remove yellowing leaves from your winter brassicas as they are no use to the plant and may harbour pests and diseases. Prune blackcurrant bushes, gooseberries and redcurrants to maintain a productive framework. Try forcing rhubarb plants by placing an upturned bucket or bin over the crown. This will force tender pink stems to grow that will be ready in about 8 weeks. Plant Amaryllis bulbs in pots now for stunning indoor flowers in early spring. 15
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Wey & Arun Canal Trust News LITTLE INSECTS RESCUE CHOKED CANAL
North American weevil
TINY beetles have halted an outbreak of weed which was choking part of a historic waterway. The two millimetre-long North American weevils nibbled away at a carpet of vegetation on the Wey & Arun Canal, clearing the non-native water fern in just a few weeks. Twelve thousand weevils were released into the waterway at Tickner’s Heath, Dunsfold, in July, to combat Azolla filiculoides. This floating fern is considered one of the most invasive plants in the country.
“The exercise has had a remarkable impact on the water fern,” said Ian Burton, the Wey & Arun Trust’s conservation adviser. “The weevils speedily removed most of the water fern and have had a comprehensive impact. There is now no sign of the weed.” The project was a partnership between the Canal Trust, the Heritage Lottery funded Arun and Rother Connections (ARC) and the CABI (Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International), which supplied the weevils. ARC works with local organisations to help ensure wildlife can flourish in a thriving river system. As part of a wider programme of work to tackle a number of priority invasive species across the whole catchment area, project staff identified the invasive plant and provided the funding to purchase the weevils. All known infestations of this invasive plant have now been removed from the river catchment. Wey & Arun Canal Trust will continue to monitor its waterway to ensure that the plants do not return in the spring. “We acted to try and clear the weed because it had Floating water fern formed a thick mat on the surface of the water, blocking at Tickner’s Heath out the light and threatening the aquatic flora and fauna,” Mr Burton added. “The canal appeared to be solid ground.” “Floating water fern multiplies rapidly and its area can double in a few days. We didn’t want it spreading to neighbouring properties and other parts of the canal. We are delighted with the work of the little insects. There are no organisms native to the UK that can combat Azolla, but research has shown the weevils to be one of the plant’s main natural enemies.” Individually, the weevils consume a small amount of Azolla, but they breed to produce large populations which feed extensively on the weed. Across the UK, entire infected lakes and canals have been cleared using this form of biological control. Azolla was introduced into the UK from the Americas in around 1840 as an ornamental garden aquatic. Some North American weevils also arrived with the imported ferns, and the insect species is now considered naturalised. They pose no threat to UK ecosystems, unlike the fern itself, which soon escaped into the wider environment, where it now causes considerable problems on ponds, lakes and waterways. The initiative at Tickner’s Heath is in line with the Wey & Arun Canal Trust’s policy of controlling and eradicating invasive species, including Himalayan balsam, giant hogweed and Japanese knotweed, on land that it has responsibility for.
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The Spectacular Desert and Delta, Botswana After surviving for 24 hours in the air or in an airport I met up with 7 other weary travellers and our guide, Lucas, in Maun, Botswana. We were handed a packed lunch in a brown paper bag and set off on a 4 hour bone shaking journey along a sandy, dusty road to the Khwai region of the Okavango Delta. We arrived at our campsite as the pink glow of the sun slid behind the bare branches of skeleton trees and the silhouette of our tents. This was to be home for the first 3 nights of a 7 night camping safari. We were whistled in by KD, one of the three very hard working staff who catered to our every need on the trip, and were handed a much needed refreshing drink and a cool flannel to wipe the sweat and dust from our tightened faces. After a welcome wash in warm water, a sundowner and a delicious meal miraculously conjured out of the bush kitchen we fell into bed to sleep until our early morning 'Knock, Knock' wake up call. Although we had seen some wildlife as we journeyed north the day before, none of us were prepared for the huge variety and concentration of animals and birds we saw on each morning and evening game drive. There were elephants and impalas at every turn liberally interspersed with zebras, giraffes, hippos, warthogs, wildebeest and monkeys. The breathtaking excitement of watching lion, leopard and cheetah wander by no more than ten feet away was palpable and the encounter with two different packs of wild dog truly amazing. We sat and watched eight puppies playing surrounded by nine adult dogs in the late afternoon sun, but the cruel reality of life in the wild was brought home to us the next morning when we chanced upon a Bacaleur bird feeding on the carcass of a dead puppy, presumably killed by a predator as the sun rose, leaving the remains to be picked over by the birds. Later when we saw the dog pack returning from hunting, all trotting in a long line, only seven puppies brought up the rear. Four of us opted to go on a gentle canoe ride along the quiet channels of the Delta steered by two local guides who spoke in soft whispers which clearly carried in the still air. The highlight of this trip for me was watching, in the hushed peace of early morning, a Malachite Kingfisher balancing on top of a reed no more than eight feet away, his vibrant colours (Continued on page 19)
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shimmering in the sunlight. We saw a myriad of exotic birds and two small bell frogs clinging to the reeds. After three nights we took the long, scenic route to the Moremi Game Reserve stopping along the way by the hippo pool to have a rest and eat a picnic lunch watching the hippos and a large variety of birds. At our new campsite we soon discovered that instead of being serenaded each night by bell frogs and grunting hippos, as we had been in Khwai, we were 'lulled' to sleep by the roar of a lion and the calls of hyenas, jackals and wild dogs. As we sat round the campfire one evening laughing and chatting about the day, to our utter amazement the ghostly figure of a hyena ran through the camp lit by the full moon. As we reached the airport for our journey home our bones again shaken on the bumpy road we all agreed we had been emotionally stirred by the varied beauty of the wilderness and the magnificent wildlife of Botswana. We all felt that the trip had been enhanced because we had all got on so well together and by our guides who were such knowledgeable, lovely people. There are too many memories to mention, but watching a hippo lift his head out of the liquid gold water reflecting a spectacular sunset, a herd of at least forty elephants of all ages amble by and a leopard emerge from the undergrowth and leisurely saunter off certainly stand out. A truly memorable trip - beyond my wildest dreams. Helen Vause 19
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Update The AGM was held on Friday November 25th. The current team was re-elected i.e. Chair: Dr Jill Sutcliffe; Vice Chair: Phil Donaghue; Hon Treasurer: Miranda Alderton; Hon Secretary: Katy Fletcher, and they were all thanked for their continuing work. The associated paperwork for the AGM had gone out late after the KKWG website had been hacked for which Jill apologised but those present were happy for the meeting to proceed. The one Action Point arising at the 2015 AGM was to amend the KKWG Constitution to ensure that the accounts are overseen by a qualified person. This had been incorporated and had been done. Drinks and Nibbles were followed by an excellent and inspiring illustrated talk by Jon Stokes of the Tree Council on Woodlands, Bats and Wildlife at 7.30 pm and the Sussex Tree Wardens joined the audience. Watch out for the Parishes Wildlife group set of events in 2017. It would be easy to think that the threat of Oil/Gas Exploration had gone away. However, there is some good news and some not so good news to report….
Funds remain in good shape thanks to those who contributed generously in view of the Public Inquiry which was then not held after Celtique Energie withdrew their objection.
Change of ownership of PEDL 234 – Petroleum Exploratory Development License 234 which covers this immediate area was sold to UKOG, the developers at Horse Hill, by Celtique Energie in June 2016. On December 5 th UKOG announced plans to drill at Broadford Bridge in early spring. Celtique Energie had constructed an access road and well pad but run into money difficulties with their backers Magellan so had not drilled a well. Evidence by Graham Warren, former Environment Agency staff member working in Kent, talked at a meeting in March in Horsham. He gave an illustrated talk and showed a geological map of the site which demonstrates that there is a fault near the well site and thus the possibility for liquids put down the well to reach the river Arun and the pumping station.
Boxal Bridge has suddenly risen up the WSCC agenda and the Parishes and KKWG are arranging to meet and then to follow up with a meeting with Highways. If you remember, Highways wanted to replace the bridge and KKWG set up a petition arguing for its retention. The group also commissioned 2 independent engineering reports which showed that while the bridge needs some TLC it will last at least as long as it has been there if not longer. The Sussex Wildlife Trust is keeping an eye on things as they own Northup Copse on one side of Boxal Brook. Jill Sutcliffe Chair KKWG 23
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Beekeeping for Beginners Taster Day A one day course will take place in Pulborough on Saturday March 11th 2017 to provide information for people who think they may like to investigate taking up beekeeping. This is an annual event, now in its twelfth year, run by the Wisborough Green Beekeepers Association. The Wisborough Green BKA covers a wide catchment area, with members in West Sussex and South Surrey. 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.
Family Support Work Christmas Hampers Thank you, thank you for all your support to Family Support Work this Christmastime. I have been overwhelmed by your generosity and we have managed to do beautiful Hampers for 'our' families and also give to the wider Sussex families, many of whom would go hungry without help. All the families also receive a turkey. A mid Sussex farmer donates over 100 organic birds. The Christmas coffee morning raised ÂŁ500 which was split between FSW and Joel Gage's charity for Syrian refugees in Greece. FSW writes 'In 2017 we are launching our new plans for how we are going to increase our work so we can reach out to more families across Sussex and give more children a chance to achieve their potential. We can only do this with the help of people like you'. Judy Moorey, 01403 700700
Link to Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal Thank you to everyone who filled a shoebox for families in Eastern Europe. They will have been received with much joy and delight at Christmas in homes where there are no luxuries or, at times, even essentials. So knowing that we care for them and their situation means a great deal. 16 boxes were collected by Trefoil Guild, and 20 from the village and roundabouts. Thousands will have gone from all over the country. I hope you enjoyed filling them and will have fun during the year seeking out new gifts to put by for the next shoebox! Many thanks once again on behalf of the Link to Hope charity. Suzanne Mosley 25
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LONDON BY NIGHT -
Thursday 6th December 2016
The party started at midday at Three Crowns, with 21 people sitting at a long table and lunching on delicious fish and chips. Conversation was loquacious, the decibel count high. At 1.15pm we left the village in a luxurious coach with our driver, Ricardo, who designated himself “a Cockney-Italian”. His knowledge of London was inexhaustible, so well versed in London lore and history, and he took such pleasure in sharing his enthusiasm for our beautiful city that the journey was full of joy and interest. Does anyone know the future of Battersea Power Station? Ask Rick. Does anyone know about the secret gardens behind Lambeth Palace? Ask Rick. Does anyone know about the connecting tunnels beneath the London Hospital? Ask Rick. Does anyone know…..? We arrived at The London Eye landing stage, with plenty of time to board our river cruise boat, just as the twilight was fading, and the lights coming on in all the buildings and along the embankment. There was a wonderful view of London’s riverside buildings. Royal blue floodlighting outlined The National Theatre and Charing Cross Station was a poem in apricotpink curves. By now Big Ben was lit up, or rather, the clock face in St Stephen’s tower was. Big Ben was what we heard striking 4 as we left the landing stage and manoeuvred into mid river. An amazing view of the Shard, the strange sensation of gliding underneath so many bridges, travelling really close to HMS Belfast (incredible to think she had been in the Falklands 30 odd years ago) and finally coming up to the floodlit Tower of London and Tower Bridge, all outlined in white lights. The return journey was just as wonderful, still seeing new and different buildings, from different aspects, and soon we were getting off the boat, trooping up the landing stage and boarding the capsules of The London Eye. The 360 degree journey took half an hour - you didn’t feel as if you were moving, but as we rose higher we could see the expanse of London, stretching away in the distance - the lights twinkling from the Post Office Tower in one direction, to the Wembley Arch in the other and Buckingham Palace somewhere in between. I am tempted to say that the time passed in the twinkling of an Eye! Soon we were back in the coach (after a glass of mulled wine) for even more treats. (Continued on page 29)
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Over Westminster Bridge, with another overview of the river, then Trafalgar Square, with the Norway Spruce (a present every year for giving a safe home to King Haakon during WW2) up Haymarket to Piccadilly and along Regent Street, transformed with huge white angels, their sparkly wings flying up and down, and then into Oxford Street with gold and silver huge baubles and stars suspended over the traffic, and of course all the glorious colourful shop window displays. Once we had left the lights and were heading for home, another treat! Fruit cake and wine served to everyone! Thank you and Happy Birthday Linda. What a marvellous day! What magic! And all in such comfort and ease. Many thanks to Reg for organizing everything so perfectly. Wendy Duff
WANTED! New Drivers/Escorts for the Wisborough Green Minibus We are a branch of the West Sussex Community Minibus Association, which is a charity completely run by unpaid volunteers. We have our own Ford Transit 10seater minibus, which is presently used on a Monday and Friday, with the occasional Wednesday, to collect our member passengers from their homes and take them out – sometimes for essential shopping, sometimes for social reasons. Our operation of the Village Minibus is entirely due to the commitment and enthusiasm of our volunteer drivers and escorts, and I should like to take this opportunity to thank them for the time and effort they have so generously given to ensure that this service continues. I should very much appreciate hearing from anyone who feels they could devote one or two mornings (or sometimes afternoons) a month to help maintain our service to those who otherwise might become progressively more isolated – the minibus can become a lifeline to some, being their only means of transport, and, in many cases I hope it is also a great source of friendship. If you could find the time to help, I should be very happy to hear from you, and will explain what is required. Thank you.
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Recipe of the Month
Epiphany Cake A classic cake celebrating the 12th night of Epiphany for the last feast. Traditionally a bean or coin was placed into the cake and who ever found it in their slice was king or queen for the night. However, these days, dental bills are so high that it is not worth running the risk!
Ingredients 1kg shop bought puff pastry For the almond frangipane filling: 125g unsalted butter 100g caster sugar 2 eggs 1 egg yolk 125g ground almonds 25g flour 4 tablespoons Amaretto or Brandy Preparation Time: 45 minutes (+ 30 minutes chilling) Cooking Time: 1 hour (+ 1 hour resting time) Serves: 8–10
Method 1. Put the butter and sugar into a mixing bowl and beat them together until they are thoroughly combined and light in colour and texture. Then add the eggs. 2. Mix in the eggs until they are thoroughly combined, then put in the flour and almonds. 3. Mix the mixture until it is combined, then pour in the Amaretto or brandy and stir that in. 4. Put the frangipane between two sheets of cling-film/plastic-wrap and press it into a disk shape, about 2cm thick. Then put it into the freezer for 30 min. 5. Preheat the oven to 180°c. 6. Roll out half of the puff to a thickness of about 5mm, put a plate on to it and cut out a disk. 7. Put the disk of pastry onto the plate, then remove the frangipane from the freezer, take off the cling-film/plastic-wrap and place the frangipane in the middle of the disk of pastry on the plate. Brush the band of exposed pastry with some cold water. 8. Roll out the other half of the puff pastry to about 5mm, then put this over the frangipane on the plate, smooth it down, press the two disks of pastry together at the edge and then cut off the excess pastry around the edge of the plate. 9. Transfer the whole thing to a lined baking tray and seal the pastry together by crimping it using a butter knife and your fingers. 10. Brush the top with milk and, very lightly, cut a pattern into the surface of the pastry (don’t go all the way through). Then put the cake into the oven for 1 hour. 11. Remove the epiphany cake from the oven and allow it to rest for 1 hour before serving. Helen V 31
Wisborough Green History - THE ORIGINS The rumours of the Three Crowns’ distant connection with the Benedictine Order caused me to investigate the significance of 'three crowns' to the Christian Church last month. They showed me (courtesy of the excellent Wikipedia sites) that the papacy was the only area where this applied. Certainly rumours regarding the Benedictines abound but I've not found evidence of any connection with the pub and not a lot with anywhere else in the village although there are justified suggestions that the oldest part of the workhouse and walls are remains of monastic buildings. Also, the suggestion that the Order's symbols embody three crowns is completely erroneous (see illustration left). Despite all of this, it's always possible that there's a kernel of truth in the rumours for which all evidence has been lost over the seven centuries since the Three Crowns came into existence. The other significant occasion where the symbol of three crowns appears is in the national emblem of Sweden where it is known as the Tre Kronor. The emblem is composed of three yellow or gilded coronets arranged with two above and one below on a blue background and has been used by Sweden when Magnus Eriksson was king of Sweden (1316 to 1374). He inherited the crown of Norway from his grandfather Haakon V of Norway, and thus gained the Swedish crown as his father was the brother of the king of Sweden. It is known that the coat of arms with three crowns was first used in a seal of the Swedish King Albrecht in 1364. Soon after this, it became the emblem of Sweden, rather than that of the dynasty in power. In the 1330s King Magnus bought Scania (the southern tip of Sweden) from Denmark and consequently used the title King of Sweden, Norway and Scania. This interpretation also fitted well into the union policies of later times after Denmark replaced Scania. Even today we can find three crowns in the coat of arms of Denmark, now officially said to commemorate the Scandinavian unions rather than territorial claims. There continues to be speculation about what the three crowns represents, viz.:
The three kingdoms of King Eriksson. The three crowned gods of Uppsala which has been the seat of a holy place even before the advent of Christianity; (it is located about 50 miles north of Stockholm near the Baltic coast a third of the way up).
The Three Wise Men. Just a representation of the king's power and the number three is without significance.
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S OF THE THREE CROWNS' NAME (Part 2) None of the above seems relevant to the Three Crowns, though, again, the pub was established many centuries ago. Although the Swedish symbol is the most recognised, the three crowns symbol has occurred in history for nearly ten centuries or more. Many of these are used by other countries or regions. Within the UK, the symbol is more common in East Anglia than elsewhere, e.g. the flag of East Anglia, the Anglican Diocese of Ely and engraved on the baptism font in Saxmundham parish church, Suffolk. Elsewhere in the UK, the University of Oxford uses as its emblem the three gold crowns on blue accompanied by an open book. The origin of the three crowns is not exactly known but may refer to the arms of Thomas Cranley, Warden of New College between 1389 and 1396. A fairly common theme to the above locations is the date of origin of the three crowns symbol and its design (i.e. two crowns over one on a blue background) which coincides with its origins in Sweden in the fourteenth century. In Scotland, the coat of arms of the Scottish Clan Grant displays the three gold crowns, but on a red background. This may be due to the fact that the clan's ancestor was Scandinavian, King Haakon of Norway. There are many examples of three crowns outside the UK, e.g. the flag of Munster in the Republic of Ireland, the flag of Vyborg (part of Russia near Finland) and the emblem of Galicia (now divided between Poland and Ukraine). And of particular significance, a coat of arms with three crowns was found in a fresco in Avignon in 1982, commemorating a meeting of cardinals that took place in 1336. The two distinct styles of the three crowns symbol (i.e. the horizontal lines or crowns on a tiara and the Swedish symbol showing two crowns above another) have never been reproduced in the Three Crowns' signs in any of the photos of them going back nearly ninety years. The crowns have been shown diagonally in 1930 (see the b&w photo), one crown above two on a red background in 2008 and probably the best, one crown above two on a blue background in 1984 (photo too poor to show). Concluded next month., Richard B. 33
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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 There is a form to complete (obtainable from Pat Farmer) and the annual membership fee is ÂŁ5. MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ALL
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Destinations for January 2017 Tues 3rd Fri 6th Mon 9th Fri 13th Mon 16th Fri 20th Mon 23rd Fri 27th Mon 30th
Cranleigh & Notcutts Chichester & Sainsbury Horsham & Sainsbury Guildford Town Centre Cranleigh & Notcutts Horsham & Sainsbury Worthing & Morrisons Chichester & Sainsbury Horsham & Sainsbury
Depart 9.30 am Depart 9.30 am Depart 9.30 am Depart 9.30 am Depart 2.00 pm Depart 9.30 am Depart 9.30 am Depart 9.30 am Depart 9.30 am Please note that as Monday 2nd January is a Bank Holiday, the minibus will visit Cranleigh on Tuesday, the 3rd. We are always looking for new drivers and escorts – please see page 29. A very Happy New Year to everyone.
Pat Farmer, Divisional Organiser
Early February 2017 Dates Fri 3rd Mon 6th Fri 10th
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Neighbourhood Watch - Crime News & Advice Farm Watch Coordinator Update Sussex Police’s Farm Watch Coordinator reports: “Often when talking to farmers and landowners about rural crime they tell me that it is not worth reporting rural crime as the police are not interested in it and in any case they rarely visit to investigate. Let me assure you that Sussex Police take rural crime very seriously and will always visit the scene of a crime if there is potential for forensic evidence to be collected. I ask that you report every incident, large or small, so that police can make an informed decision - it may be that another similar crime has occurred in the local vicinity around the same time. Often CCTV evidence is captured somewhere and quite frequently it contains details not only of people but also of vehicles used in crimes. This then helps police to link crimes and prosecute offenders.” Sussex police have seen a number of thefts of motorcycles and Land Rovers in recent times; many of these have been stolen from farm outbuildings so please see security advice below.
Protect your farm Farms can offer an attractive target for thieves on the lookout for expensive machinery and equipment as well as the sort of valuables found in any home. Some ideas to secure your farm include: Restrict access to your land and property with fences and hedges kept in good repair and regularly checked for breaches or weak spots; Keep gates locked and ensure they can’t be lifted off their hinges. Use British Standard locks and high security closed-shackle padlocks. Keep gates to farm yards closed whenever possible – criminals see unrestricted access as an invitation to enter. A combination of good outside security lighting, CCTV and intruder alarms will deter most thieves but make sure they are regularly checked to ensure they will work when you need them. Lock your windows and doors, and remove keys from the locks keeping them out of sight. Mark all valuable equipment, tools and other property with the name of your farm and the postcode – UV pens, engraving, stamping, tagging or forensic marking are all options to consider. Consider joining your local Farm Watch scheme and display security marker boards to show you have security. Where possible install fuel tanks within secure buildings or cage, keeping them locked and alarmed. Consider installing anti-siphon devices. Keep computers in well-secured buildings and change passwords on a monthly basis. Lay gravel rather than hard standing around farm buildings. Park larger vehicles in front of access doors to prevent easy access. Ensure you have adequate insurance cover. (Continued on page 39)
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Fraud We have been made aware that some residents across the Chichester district are receiving calls from a company perpetrating to be a solicitors under the name of 'Graham Robinson' with the calling code 0161. They are telling residents that they are owed £3600 back in bank charges and for the small fee of £360, the company will get the funds back for you. They instruct the resident to visit their bank and withdraw the funds and that a courier will come and collect the £360 fee. We believe this to be a scam and that no money has been returned to residents. If you receive a call like this please hang up and do not give any personal details out. Remember, your bank and the police will never ask you to withdraw any money nor ask you for your pin number. To find out more info about scams and how to protect yourself, please visit this link: https://sussex.police.uk/advice/protect-yourself-and-others/fraud/
35 arrested in first five days of Christmas drink & drug-driving crackdown Police arrested 35 motorists in Sussex in the first five days alone of their Christmas crackdown on drink and drug-drivers. The alarming statistic came just days after Surrey and Sussex Police issued a plea to all road users not to drive under the influence of drink or drugs this festive season – or at any other time of the year. It also follows the announcement that the number of officers capable of testing for drink and drug-driving in Sussex is now higher than ever. Inspector Stewart Goodwin, of the Roads Policing Unit, said: "It's extremely disappointing that so many people continue to ignore our advice, which is issued for their own safety. One of the most concerning aspects of the campaign so far is the number of the arrests which have been as a result of crashes. Clearly, some of these drivers were in no fit state to be on the roads whatsoever. "However, it also goes to show that we have a zero tolerance approach to drink and drug-driving, and that we are committed to catching criminals. The figures demonstrate that we are out there to identify motorists who continue to put their lives – and others' – at risk.” Members of the public are also being asked to play their part by reporting anyone they suspect to be driving under the influence. People in Sussex can text officers on 65999 with the details of people they suspect of drink or drug driving or visit the Operation Crackdown website. If you know someone is driving while over the limit through drink or drugs, call 999. 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 39
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Local Club and Society News 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 (ÂŁ5 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 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 10.30 am - new members are always welcome. Sue Killingbeck, Secretary
Wisborough Green Short Mat Bowls Club It has been a busy time for us since the last issue, with four matches to report. The first was against Alfold at home; on mat 1 Jane Adsett, David Luxford, Bernard Adsett and Monica Enticknap won a close game 21 - 20 and on mat 2 Sue Taber, Shirley Bundy, Tony Broughton and Reg Snelgar won comfortably 21-12, for a win in the match. Then away against Fittleworth we lost the match heavily; on mat 1 Jean Head, Evelyn Ringrose, George Shipway and Pauline Shipway lost a close game 17 - 20, on mat 2 Jane Adsett, Marilyn Knight, David Luxford and Monica Enticknap lost 13 - 17 and on mat 3 Lorraine Berry, Sue Taber, Hilary Nulty and Shirley Bundy lost 11 - 36. The third match was a home match against a strong Arundel team; on mat 1 Lorraine Berry, Shirley Bundy, David Luxford and Bernard Adsett won well 34 - 9, but on mat 2 Evelyn Ringrose, Pauline Shipway, Tony Broughton and Reg Snelgar lost 9 - 23, but still an overall win in the match. Finally a one mat friendly at Pulborough Reprobates, with Jane Adsett, Marilyn Knight, Tony Broughton and Bernard Adsett winning a titanic battle 20 - 19. We also had our Annual Dinner and Presentation evening which proved very successful, attended by 34 members and guests. Everyone enjoyed the food, games and live music and the trophies being presented by our President Reg Hickman. So that just leaves me to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a healthy New Year. January Fixtures: 3rd Ewhurst 14:30 (home), 4th Pulborough Reprobates 18:30 (home), 23rd Lavant 14:00 (home). Monica Enticknap, Captain 41
Wisborough Green FARMERS MARKETplus News
Next Market: Thursday 9th February 2017 Wisborough Green Village Hall 8.45am – 12.30pm The Christmas market was certainly a bumper one! The market broke all previous records for takings, footfall and the raffle. We are also pleased to report that the MacMillan coffee stall also had record takings.
There was a very excitable atmosphere in the hall, with throngs of people arriving early. We had 34 stalls selling everything from fresh meat and fish to mince-pies, watercolours and wreaths. The ‘Rock Choir’ from Wisborough Green Primary School visited to entertain us with some carols and festive songs. Father Christmas helped us with the raffle, aided by the lovely Alison Midwinter, who handed out mulled wine, mince-pies and baked goodies to the busy stallholders. There were excellent raffle prizes this year, with all of the money raised going to support and grow the market. Thank you to all who donated so generously.
The first prize was a voucher for The Spitfire Experience, won by Peter Corthine of Wisborough Green and donated and presented by Brian Smith.
The second prize was a meal, with wine, and was won by Brian Devenney of Wisborough Green, generously donated by our sponsor, The Three Crowns.
The third prize was a huge Christmas Hamper, with food donated by the stallholders and wine by our sponsors, Fowlers Estate Agents in Billingshurst, and was won by John Price of Horsham.
Fourth prize was a bottle of Champagne won by Jane Zilz of Wisborough Green. Fifth prize was a bottle of Port, donated by Fowlers Estate Agents and was won by Mrs Wood of Ashington.
and last of all, Philip Midwinter (aka Father Christmas) won a bottle of Champagne (also donated by Fowlers) for entering his email address into our market newsletter draw. (Continued on page 43)
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The market is having a break this month but we’ll back with you in February and in the next edition of Ad Vincula we will let you know what we have lined up for you in 2017. Meanwhile you can always find news and updates by following us on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/WisboroughGreenFarmersandVillageMarket Instagram: www.instagram.com/wisboroughmarket Twitter: www.twitter.com @WGvillagemarket A huge and grateful thanks to our sponsors for their help and support. Thank you once again to everyone, for your support to make this year such a great year for the market. Without all of your support the market would not exist. Lastly, the committee would like to thank our army of volunteers who have helped to make it all happen! We wish you all a Happy New Year and we look forward to seeing you at our next market, which is Thursday 9th February 2017. Sada Ray
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Wisborough Green Horticultural Society ** No Talk in January 2017 ** Monday, 6th February 2017 - 8pm Village Hall Talk by Annie Guilfoyle “What Makes a Great Garden” Annie is a garden designer of very varied experience. She is the garden consultant for the gardening educational programme at West Dean. She established the garden design courses at KCL School of Design at Hampton Court Palace. She helped to establish the new educational unit at Great Dixter Gardens. Annie was involved in BBC’s SmallTown Gardens series and also contributed to the RHS Encyclopaedia of Garden Design in 2009. Are you convinced now that her credentials are spot on, her visuals will be entrancing and she is used to public speaking? Should be a corker of a talk. Enjoy your winter break from hard work but do enjoy the winter colours and perfumes in the garden. A very floriferous and fruitful New Year to you all. Aija Hamilton 43
Wisborough Green Table Tennis Club Congratulations to Tony Cook (WG church treasurer) on winning the “Wisborough Green Table Tennis Singles Cup” and commiserations to the runner-up Tony Isaacs. The Wisborough Green Table Tennis Club meets in The Village Hall every Wednesday from 4 to 6pm. We start again in the New Year on Wednesday 4th January. Do come along and give it a try – we are a very friendly bunch. Contact Philip Midwinter on 01403 700402 for more details.
Decorative & Fine Arts Society Meetings WEST SUSSEX DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY THERE IS NO TALK IN JANUARY The lecture on Tuesday February 7th 2017 given by Ian Swankie is
Pots and Frocks -The World of Grayson Perry - From Essex Potter to Superstar National Treasure Meetings are held in Fittleworth Village Hall at 2pm. Doors open at 1.40. Tea and coffee will be served after the lecture. 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 THERE IS NO LECTURE IN JANUARY On Wednesday 1 February 2017, the lecture will be
Travels in Rajasthan with Rudyard Kipling by Elizabeth Merry All meetings are held in Fittleworth Village Hall at 10.30am. Coffee from 9.50am. Visitors warmly welcomed (only £5). Please call 01403 785302
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Birthday of the Countess of Wessex
WI Report If you could smell the aroma of mulled wine coming from the Village Hall on the 1st December then it was obviously the WI’s Christmas party. Everyone brought along something to eat, mulled wine was served and a secret Santa provided presents. We were royally entertained by Robert Lashmar (the man in the hat) who played a varied programme of music for us to dance to. A good time was had by all. Our next meeting is on Thursday 5th January 2017 when Peter Edmonds will come and enlighten us about his career. All are welcome. Happy New Year. Sue Nicholls 700827 Mary Benson (President) 01403 700284
Village Hall 50 Club Draw The winner of the December draw is Val Mourilyan who wins £75 The winner of the second prize of £20 is Pamela Oliver. The January draw will be at the Cricketers at 6.30 pm on Wednesday 11 January 2017 and if any member or prospective member would like to attend they will be very welcome. Ruth Andrews, 01403 700671
Wisborough Green Village Hall 50 Club Grand Christmas Bonus Draw Cash Prize £500 (This is in addition to the normal monthly draw) The winner for 2016 is
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Weather Watch Wisborough Green Rainfall for November was 119mm (101mm last year –my 9 yr average is 126mm). Most of this rain came from Storm Angus – the first of this winter’s named storms. Lowest temp was -11.7°C at Braemar, Aberdeenshire and the highest was 17.8°C at Southampton. Sunshine was excellent for November 123% of the mean average. Weathervane
CYBER TIPS Happy New Year! January is the time for resolution. Let us all make a promise to ourselves to play our part in reducing the effect of cyber crime. Here are a few suggestions for 2017. Protect your computer with a recognised security system.
Make your passwords as obscure as you can while still memorable! Never ever open links in emails if you don’t trust the source. Don’t believe anyone who rings to say your computer has a problem. If it sounds too good to be true, you can bet it is. Remember, cyber crime exists because carelessness makes it successful. Peter Edmonds
PACT News Petworth Area Churches Together (PACT) - working together in harmony
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: the theme is ‘Crossing Barriers’ which draws on the scripture 2 Corinthians 5:14-20 which includes this part from The Message – ‘Christ included everyone in his death so that everyone could also be included in his life, a resurrection life, a far better life than people ever lived on their own’. Sunday 15th January at 3pm at St Laurence, Lurgashall for the opening ecumenical service. Monday to Friday 16th-20th January at 1pm at the United Reformed Church in Petworth for lunchtime sessions with 30 minutes of reflection/prayer followed by soup and rolls. There will be a different speaker every day and lots of inspirational content to encourage us all on our individual ‘resurrection lives’ with Christ by our side. Look forward to seeing you there! Karl Ayling & Gerald Gresham Cooke 01798 342151 Web: www.petworthareachurchestogether.com
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Church Cleaning Roster (Saturdays) 7 January
Mrs Lewis & Mrs D Roberts
14 January
Mr & Mrs Armistead
21 January
Mrs Mosley & Mrs Scrase
28 January
Mr & Mrs Edmonds
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) 6 January
Annie Daniell
13 January
Annie Daniell
20 January
Jean Hindmarsh Suzanne Mosley
27 January
Jean Hindmarsh Suzanne Mosley
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 Mr Jamie Daniell Mrs Sue Nicholls Mr Tony Cook Mrs Sue Nicholls 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
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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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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) Sports Clubs Association (Pavilion) 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 & Library Service Wisborough Green Arts Wisborough Green Bridge Club Wisborough Green Conservative Association Wisborough Green Fete Society Wisborough Green Sideshows Society Wisborough Green Trust Wisborough Green Website Wisborough Green Website Editor Women’s Institute
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Mr Brian Smith Nina Lambkin Mr Steve Calder-Smith Mrs Aija Hamilton Mr Craig Vit Mrs Pam Warburton Philip Midwinter Mr Jim Gavin Mrs Pat Farmer Mrs Brenda Karn-Smith Mrs Priscilla Pinkham Mr Keith Charman Mrs Louise Davies
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What’s Happening in January Sun 01
Coffee, Croissants and Communion (p 6)
St Peter’s WG
10.30 am
Tue 03
Planning Committee (if required)
Comm Rm, WG Village Hall
Wed 04
Table Tennis restarts
WG Village Hall
4.00 - 6.00 pm
Thur 05
WI Meeting (p 45)
WG Village Hall
8.00 pm
Fri 06
Xpresso Coffee Morning (p 7)
St Peter’s WG
Sun 08
St Peter’s Wyatt House Lunch (p 6)
Wyatt House
Tue 10
Wizzy Tots Baby & Toddler Group (p 6)
WG Village Hall
Wed 11
Village Hall 50 Club Draw (p 45)
The Cricketers
Thur 12
Mobile Library
The Pavilion WG
Fri 13
Xpresso Coffee Morning (p 7)
St Peter’s WG
Tue 17
Wizzy Tots Baby & Toddler Group (p 6) Parish Council Meeting
WG Village Hall 9.30 - 11.30 am Comm Rm, WG Village Hall 7.45 pm
Wed 18
Fish ’n’ Chips Lunch (p 27)
Wyatt House
12.30 pm
Thur 19
St Peter’s Luncheon Club (p 7)
WG Village Hall
12.15 pm
Fri 20
Xpresso Coffee Morning (p 7)
St Peter’s WG
Sat 21
Introductory Alpha Supper (p 5)
The Vicarage, WG
Tue 24
Wizzy Tots Baby & Toddler Group (p 6) Music from times gone by (p 27)
WG Village Hall Wyatt House
Wed 25
Chris’s Fashions Sale (p 27)
Wyatt House
Thur 26
Mobile Library
The Pavilion WG
Fri 27
Xpresso Coffee Morning (p 7)
St Peter’s WG
9.00 - 11.30 am
Tue 31
Wizzy Tots Baby & Toddler Group (p 6)
WG Village Hall
9.30 - 11.30 am
8.00 pm
9.00 - 11.30 am 12.30 pm 9.30 - 11.30 am 6.30 pm 2.55 - 3.15 pm 9.00 - 11.30 am
9.00 - 11.30 am 7.00 pm 9.30 - 11.30 am 2.00 pm 10.00 am - 12.noon 2.55 - 3.15 pm
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