Ad Vincula Magazine June 2015

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June 2015

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Wisborough Green Parish Magazine

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AD VINCULA Wisborough Green Church and Community News

Highlights June 2015 St Peter ad Vincula Calendar .................................... 4 Pastoral Letter / From the Registers......................... 5 Church Notices / Regular Church Activities ............... 6 Regular Church Activities / Prayer............................. 7 From the Editor / FSW / Boxal Bridge ...................... 9 Nature Notes ........................................................... 11 WG Primary School News ....................................... 12 Sports Page - Stoolball / Annual UNLOCK Walk ..... 13 Earthquake Disaster in NEPAL ............................... 15 Rogation Walk ......................................................... 17 WG Neighbourhood Plan Submission Version. ....... 19 WG Fete Stallholder Appeal / WACT Poddle .......... 21 Festival Weekend ............................................. 22 - 23 Notice Board .................................................... 24 - 25 Recipe of the Month / Village Hall 50 Club Draw .... 27 WG Minibus Page ................................................... 29 Wisborough Green History ............................... 30 - 31 Neighbourhood Watch - Crime News & Advice ....... 33 Village Organisations - News & Notices ........... 35 - 41 The Gardener’s Calendar ........................................ 37 Flag Raising Dates .................................................. 41 Weather Watch / Cyber Tips / PACT News ............. 43 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.

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 Vacant 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.

Copy Deadline for July 2015 issue:

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Cover picture - Conker Trees, School Road (Peter Edmonds) 3

St Peter ad Vincula Calendar for June Tuesday

2 June

4.30pm to 5.00pm

Wednesday

3 June

10.00am

Prayer Group (at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Road) Holy Communion

Friday 5 – Sunday 7 June 10am - 5pm FLOWER FESTIVAL (Sun 12noon-5pm) Saturday 6 – Sunday 7 June 11am - 5pm OPEN GARDENS Friday

5 June

7.00pm

Organ Recital

Saturday

6 June

7.00pm

Festival Concert

Sunday 7 June First Sunday after Trinity

8.00am 10.30am 5.30pm

Holy Communion (BCP) Sung Eucharist Songs of Praise

Tuesday

9 June

4.30pm to 5.00pm

Prayer Group (at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Road)

Wednesday

10 June

10.00am

Holy Communion

Sunday 14 June Second Sunday after Trinity

8.00am 10.30am

Holy Communion (BCP) Messy Church Taster

Tuesday

16 June

4.30pm to 5.00pm

Prayer Group (at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Road)

Wednesday

17 June

10.00am

Holy Communion

Sunday 21 June Third Sunday after Trinity

8.00am 10.30am

Holy Communion (BCP) Sung Eucharist

Tuesday

23 June

4.30pm to 5.00pm

Prayer Group (at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Road)

Wednesday

24 June

10.00am

Holy Communion

Sunday Patronal Festival

28 June

8.00am 10.30am

Holy Communion (BCP) All Age Eucharist (followed by lunch in the Vicarage Garden)

Tuesday

30 June

4.30pm to 5.00pm

Prayer Group (at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Road)

Wednesday

1 July

10.00am

Holy Communion

Sunday 5 July Fifth Sunday after Trinity

8.00am 10.30am

Holy Communion (BCP) Sung Eucharist

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

Pastoral Letter Nehemiah 8:10 Nehemiah said, go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.

June is likely to be busy for many folk in the village, with St. Peter’s Flower Festival, Open Gardens and Wisborough Green School Fete at the beginning of the month. Towards the end of June we have our Patronal Festival: St Peterstide, 10.30am on Sunday 28tth followed by lunch in the Vicarage garden.

In the scripture above, Nehemiah is encouraging the people to recommit themselves as they renew the covenant with the living God in Jerusalem, having returned from exile. They had been busy restoring the city, its walls and temple.

Nehemiah reminds them, rather commands them, that joy from God is not just a passing emotion, but a deeply held conviction that joy strengthens relationships with each other and God himself.

During the next few weeks we need to remind each other of the joy of the Lord, when that flower arrangement does not seem right or the cakes do not turn out as planned, or the wind blows through the garden, causing even more work! May I extend a really big thank you to all those who are working ‘to maintain the church’ and expand its reach in the village. For those who give of their time and energy to make all the events happen. We sometimes forget to recognise all the hard work that goes into the planning, preparation and delivery of such events as these.

Nehemiah encouraged the people to enjoy the fruits of their labours and celebrate God’s blessing. May I also echo his words, that we also take time out to enjoy the beauty of God’s creation during this month of June, whatever the weather!

Clive and Marion Don’t Forget LE JOG (Land’s End to John O’Groats) - Jamie Daniell is undertaking this walk from 11th April through to early July. The purpose is to raise money for improvement works to St Peter Ad Vincula and for The Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA). Please help Jamie to raise as much money as possible on his ‘Just Giving’ site: www.justgiving.com/teams/jamiedaniell or Text: JDSD65 £(amount) to 70070 for MNDA SPAV65 £ (amount) to 70070 for the Church

From the Registers (April) Cremation:

Friday 17 April 2015 (At Chichester Crematorium)

William Stephen We give thanks for his life.

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Church Notices St Peter’s Flower Festival & Open Gardens, with music (See page 22 for more details)  Friday - Sunday 5/6/7th June - FLOWER FESTIVAL  Friday 5th June - ORGAN RECITAL in church 7pm  Saturday and Sunday 6th and 7th June - OPEN GARDENS  Saturday 6th June - CONCERT in church at 7pm  Sunday 7th June - Songs of Praise in church at 5.30pm

Sunday 14th June 10.30am ‘Messy Church’ taster session Our 10.30am service today will have a creative theme – you may be wondering what on earth ‘Messy Church’ is. Well, it’s not as bad as it may sound! It is an opportunity for all ages to experience and learn together more about the Good News of the Gospel, using a variety of activities that are not normally available on Sunday mornings.

Thursday 18th June 7.30 - 9pm St Peter’s Wisborough Green

KEEP THE FAITH

An evening for all those involved in Youth and Children’s work. Ali Campbell, formerly the Diocesan Children and Youth adviser is leading an evening to encourage those working with Children and Young People in Church, or those who would be interested in this area of ministry. Refreshments will be served from 7.15pm. All welcome.

Sunday 28th June St Peter’s Patronal Festival 10.30am Family Communion followed by lunchtime BBQ in the Vicarage garden.

Please sign up on the list at the back of church.

PRAYER MINISTRY IN OUR SERVICES Prayer Ministry is available after all 10.30 Communion services. This is not a counselling session, but an opportunity to share a particular need for prayer. All are welcome to use this ministry, which takes place around the font, following on from the distribution of the bread and the wine.

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.

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Regular Church Activities (Cont.)

WIZZY TOTS is back!

Wizzy Tots, Wisborough Green’s baby and toddler group has restarted and 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.

If you have any toys in good condition that your children or grandchildren have finished with and you wish to donate them, please get in touch.

Also any donations of paper and craft supplies would be welcome.

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:

7 June 14 June 21 June 28 June

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From the Editor Welcome to the June edition of Ad Vincula. I am delighted to say that Marion Jenkins has agreed to provide me with some backup by acting as Assistant Editor. I also have someone who has expressed an interest in the advertising role but, at the time of writing, we haven’t had a chance yet to meet up to discuss. More, hopefully, next month.

Another packed edition this month. In addition to the usual articles, this month we have updates on FSW and the Boxal Bridge petition below, a report on the Annual Unlock Walk (p13), information about a local connection to the Nepal Earthquake disaster (p15), a report on the very enjoyable Rogation Walk (p17) and details about how to comment on the Submission Version of the NP (p19).

As always, I would love to hear from you with any comments or suggestions.

Best wishes, Roland Zilz

Family Support Work - An Update Many of you will equate Family Support Work with Knowles Tooth Children's Centre at Hurstpierpoint. Sadly the house will soon be sold – but the work always continues and now in a far more focused way.

Children in need of a holiday are still having wonderful breaks and it is an inspiration to hear the support social and play workers give to vulnerable families. FSW hopes to open an office and client help centre with coffee shop – and to maybe have one or more charity shops. Meanwhile they would like to Thank You for all the food put in the basket in the back of church. We know from the work of the Tressel Trust how much food is needed.

At present 'our food' is going to families in the village and also in Storrington and the Bognor area.

Judy Moorey 01403 700700

Boxal Bridge Update The petition to save Boxal Bridge closed on 6th May. After an informal count, to be confirmed by WSCC, we believe that we have over the 3,000 signatures required. Once this is verified by WSCC we will be able to choose a course of action best suited to the situation – either a hearing at a full County Council meeting or we can chose to present our case to the relevant Select Committee.

Having set up this petition I would like to thank all those who have signed on line and on the many paper petitions left in local shops, services and pubs around the villages on the North East of the District. I would also like to thank all the local businesses which supported our petition. Having seen off the completely unsuitable oil and gas application proposed by Celtique Energie for a field south of this very bridge, we are equally determined to see off this latest threat to the bridge itself.

Katy Fletcher 9

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Nature Notes Sad news to start, I’m afraid. Our dear old pheasant chum and constant companion has been killed on the road. He ruled over our garden with great bravura for years. As he aged he gradually retreated into the fields.

I regularly followed with food and water, and he survived far longer than we expected. He’s much missed. The picture shows him earlier this year in breeding plumage – again! He was ever hopeful!

We are hopeful too that swallows will do well this year. Down at Brinsbury with our RDA group the other day, I was thrilled to see swallows and house martins all around the barns that house the college’s horses, and lots of sparrows too. It was late afternoon and they were feeding on the insects that gather round farm animals. Happy children, ponies and birds – who could ask for more? I’ve not seen a swift yet, but maybe they too will do well this year.

And cow parsley is definitely doing well! The verges are filled with great swathes of it just now. With a slightly heavy heart I’ve had to cut some back so we can see along the road. It’s odd that one variety will suddenly have a bumper year, isn’t it. Cow parsley is very common, yet this year it looks particularly lovely as it dances all along our lane. The fruit trees are bursting with blossom, and the horse chestnuts too, so conkers galore later? Pink campion is covering our wild flower patch, with other flowers budding. I’m also delighted to report good numbers of orchids on road verges, especially up towards Bedham. There are one or two stalwart souls on lookout duty for council machines – usually the drivers will avoid orchids if you ask them nicely.

I’m delighted to report that our Editor had a pair of hedgehogs in his garden at the end of April (Ed. the picture left is not great - they hid their faces in the undergrowth!). These delightful creatures need all the help they can get, so please try and leave a little opening in any fences. They travel considerable distances for food at night and only need a very small gap to help them on their way. This beetle might be a snack for them – found resting on the house wall one morning.

Returning from Selsey the other day, on an impulse I pulled into Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve and had a wander along the Nature Trail. It’s only a small area, but within a short time I saw shelducks, plovers, redshanks, a curlew, three dainty avocets fishing with great vigour, and a little egret stalking its prey. A perfect, peaceful hour. Then I got a report of skylarks singing their hearts out in fields to the east of the village. Barn owls are also reported behind the B2133. And there are tadpoles in Carters Pond after all, hooray! Plus - we’ve had confirmation of both Bechsteins and Barbastelle bats close to Boxal Bridge and the SWT reserve, another hooray. (nb – big thanks to all who signed the petition to keep the bridge.)

So, much good news to end with!

Sue J 11

Wisborough Green Primary School News As I write this month’s letter, we are in the process of administering the National End of Key Stage 2 tests to our Year 6 children. There is a range of tests, from reading comprehension to spelling and grammar and Mathematics, which are sent to the school and are then externally marked. The children have a short amount of time, averagely about 45 minutes per test, to show what they know and can do. The children at Wisborough Green have a brilliant attitude to learning and will apply themselves to the best of their ability and so far this week I have seen so many examples of this. I think it shows that all of our preparation has paid off. The children are not fazed by the tests; they have a go and do their best. Of course, it is important to realise that these tests can only form part of the overall teacher assessment. A child’s true ability cannot simply be judged on his or her performance in a 45 minute test. So we spend a lot of time, as teachers, assessing the children’s work throughout the year to give us a fuller picture of their ability. I think the teaching profession looks forward to the day when teacher assessment supersedes testing.

As for the rest of the school, much work is underway as usual!

The children are learning about rainforests, environmental issues and mini beasts at the moment. We have planned visits to Ford Recycling Centre and the beach next half term. Year 6 have a special treat planned as they have been working so hard, a day visit to Thorpe Park.

The children will be finding out how the rides work (wonderful link to forces!) alongside having some well-deserved fun. Do have a look at our wonderful website to see what the children have been up to recently as it is being updated weekly.

The canopy has now been installed in our Early Years Area, so the children can be outside in all weathers. We will appreciate it at this time of year especially as the children will have some protection from the sun; it gets very hot at the back of the school building. We hope that it will help keep the classrooms cooler too. We are now waiting for the playground markings to be added to that area and then it’s all finished!

The school really does look amazing now, I’m sure children and parents will have been talking about it all!

It is with very mixed emotions that I have to tell you that I have resigned from my post as Headteacher of Wisborough Green. The decision to leave was not an easy one but I am off to pastures new in September. Whoever is appointed to continue serving as Headteacher will be extremely fortunate as it is a wonderful school which is filled with the most amazing children and staff.

I will of course continue to update you on our progress for the rest of the summer term and look forward to seeing many of you at our Summer Festival on the 6th June on the Village Green.

Kind regards, Trudy Emberson, Headteacher 12

Wisborough Green Sports Page - STOOLBALL Stoolball season is slowly coming to life. The team enjoyed a winning start to the season at a friendly held in Northchapel however our Kirdford match was cancelled due to the weather.

Sunday 10th May saw the Stoolball Fun Day take place with a variety of teams enjoying the game and the sunshine! The Cricket Club team were the overall winners! WELL DONE! Our planned games for this month are listed below. Please come & watch and enjoy a Summer’s evening on the Green. Matches start at 6.45pm.

Wed 3rd June Home to Rudgwick Mon 8th June Home to Yapton Wed 10th June Home to Stedham Sun 14th June Away at Midhurst Tournament Mon 15th June Away at Rudgwick Wed 17th June Home to Winterfold Sun 21st June Away at Steep Tournament Mon 22nd June Home to Eastergate Wed 24th June Home to Clymping Mon 29th June Away at Winterfold Let's hope the weather stays fine!!'

Clare Steere

Annual UNLOCK Walk - 25th April 2015 The forecast was rain, but the sun shone on the 33rd London Unlock Walk. Ten happy members of St Peter's joined many others on the walk supporting inner city churches.

In our 8 mile walk we visited seven very different churches. It was not good to be offered bacon butties in our first church – and this probably hindered our progress! But from leafy Ladywell to Deptford Market, from the beautiful Thames to Bermondsey we were met by hope and laughter.

The churches were as varied as the congregations. One church has an average congregation of 300 on a Sunday and 42 different languages are spoken. Hard for us in Wisborough Green to imagine. St Olav's, the Norwegian church, supports the 10,000 strong Norwegian community in London – and they also provide wonderful Norwegian waffles!! The gospel message of good news is communicated in so many different ways.

Thank you to all who have supported us by prayer and sponsorship. £500 was raised.

We are expecting many more of you to join us next year!

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Earthquake Disaster in NEPAL We have all seen the dreadful images coming out of Nepal following the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake on 25 April 2015 and the large number of aftershocks including one which measured 7.3 on 12 May. Thousands lost their lives and many thousands more were injured.

One of the worst affected areas is the district of Sindupulchowk to the East of Kathmandu (see map) and Wisborough Green has a very personal connection with this district through Ami Yeo whose Aunt lives there. Ami works at Fisher’s Farm Park, is married to Adam Yeo, and lives at Old Pond Cottage in Wisborough Green, with her in-laws, Sandie and Brian.

On Sunday, 3rd May, Ami made a very eloquent and passionate plea in church for aid for Nepal and, in particular, for her Auntie’s village. A retiring collection was made in church and Ami sends the following Thank You note: “I am so thankful for all your generosity in helping our people. The money you gave will help many. I have sent the funds to a company called Shelterbox, which was recommended to us, and having spoken to them, we are assured that they are already working in the district of Sindupulchowk where my Auntie lives.

From the Retiring Collection in Church, and the sale of Cashmere Jumpers at the plant sale and the Village Market, as well as the many generous donations we have received, we have so far managed to send over £1000 to them, and with gift aid, this is a considerable sum – this is a very poor country, so every pound raised goes a long way!

My parents and family live in Pokhara, and thankfully are safe, and their house is still standing, however my Aunt who lives to the east of Kathmandu has lost everything - all the homes in her village have been destroyed.

At a later stage, we will be sending aid direct to my Aunt, to allocate for the school where she is a governor and village elder, although at the moment, the immediate need is for shelter as the monsoon season will be with them very soon, which is why we chose shelterbox, a charity based in Cornwall.

Again our heartfelt thanks God Bless, From Ami and family” To find out how you can help further, please contact Ami or Sandie on 01403 701110.

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Rogation Walk 2015 The weather was amazing on the afternoon of Sunday 10 th May. A band of thirty took a gentle walk around Burchett’s Farm.

Clive, the farmer, told us about ma n y interesting aspects of managing the farm at each stop. We started in the farmyard and progressed to the pond, bluebell wood and corn field where we were lead in prayer by Clive, the vicar, and sang a hymn. We then headed back to the farm buildings to see the cattle and learn a little about livestock management and to bless the work of this farm and our local farmers and growers.

Just across the yard in the farmhouse garden we were treated to a delicious

cream tea, provided by Tina and friends. Many thanks to Clive and Tina for their hospitality and such a lovely afternoon.

Marion Jenkins To: Pat Farmer, Old School Cottage, School Road, Wisborough Green, RH14 0DU WG MINIBUS ANNUAL WINE, CHEESE & PATÉ PARTY Tuesday, 7th July 6.30 – 8.30 pm Village Hall Application for Tickets Please supply me with ………. tickets at £5 each (including first drink) I should like to make a donation £…………

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WISBOROUGH GREEN NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN 2014 - 2029 Produced in consultation with the community by Wisborough Green Parish Council

The Neighbourhood Plan has entered the next phase of the process. It has been submitted to and accepted by Chichester District Council (CDC).

The District Council will now publish the: Submission Version of the Neighbourhood Plan for Wisborough Green on consultation from Thursday 30th April until 5.00 pm on Thursday 11th June 2015.

During this period, representations may be submitted to CDC according to the information on their website and given below.

A consultation response form can be downloaded from the CDC website and should be returned to CDC:

By email to: neighbourhoodplanning@chichester.gov.uk By post to: Neighbourhood Planning Officer, Planning Policy, Chichester District Council, East Pallant House, East Pallant, Chichester PO19 1TY. You can view and comment upon the revised Submission Neighbourhood Plan, as well as view supporting documents, on the CDC website – links from the village website.

A printed copy of the Submission Version of the Neighbourhood Plan is available to view at the Wisborough Green Post Office or at the CDC Office at East Pallant House, Chichester.

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Do you like to meet new people, have fun and do something good at the same time?

Well why not help to man a stall at the Wisborough Green August Bank Holiday Fete – Monday 31st August 2015. This is not an onerous task; you share the afternoon with other helpers so there is still plenty of time to look around the fete and flower & craft show.

It really is good fun and an excellent opportunity to meet new people and make new friends. On top of this refreshments are provided for all helpers!

So if you fancy giving it a go, even if you can only offer an hour or two, we would love to hear from you.

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Wey & Arun Canal Trust PEOPLE strolling across the South Downs on the first Sunday in June are sure of a big surprise if they encounter a band of sponsored walkers.

Among those stepping out on June 7th to raise money for the restoration of a historic waterway between West Sussex and Surrey will be a celebrity entrant. The little star will be taking part in the Wey & Arun Canal Trust’s annual fundraising walk.

The event — called the Poddle — is the Trust’s major fundraising occasion of the year. Also on the stroll will be the Trust’s chairman, Sally Schupke, who is seeking sponsorship from members of the public.

“If people aren’t already sponsoring someone for the walk it would be fantastic if they could support Sally,” said Poddle co-ordinator Margaret Darville. “Or you can sponsor the last person to finish.”

Poddle organiser Margaret Darville with celebrity friend

This year’s Poddle starts and finishes at St Michael’s Church Hall in Amberley. It follows an 11-mile route across the South Downs National Park, with options to walk the whole distance or just the afternoon section. Walkers are asked to raise a minimum of just £20 a person.

“The restored canal will bring far wider benefits than just boating opportunities,” added Mrs Darvill. “It will be a green corridor that can be also be enjoyed by walkers, cyclists and wildlife enthusiasts, which is why we are keen for a wide cross-section of the public to support the Poddle participants.”

To sponsor one of the walkers or to take part in the Poddle, call Mrs Darvill on 01483 894606 or e-mail her at poddle@weyandarun.co.uk. Find out about the work of the canal trust at www.weyandarun.co.uk.

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WISBOROUGH GREEN FESTIV St Peter’s Festival Weekend Wisborough Green will be the centre of much activity during the weekend of 5th – 7th June.

On Friday and Saturday from 10am – 5pm and on Sunday from 12noon – 5pm the church will be the venue for a spectacular Flower Festival.

The flower arrangers of Wisborough Green have been scouring woods and beaches for interesting pieces of wood, peering over your garden hedge to identify that elusive piece of foliage to complement an arrangement and looking with interest at that old vase you inherited from Aunt Agatha and wondering if it is watertight. The theme is “HYMNS OF GLORY” and your favourite hymn titles have been used as inspiration for the arrangers and, as so many hymns are on a theme of Earth's Beauty, the colours of morning and evening and the wonders of Creation, you can expect a riot of colour and a celebration of the beauty around us.

On Saturday and Sunday, 6th & 7th June,

Ten Open Gardens, including some previously unseen, will be on show from 11am – 5pm with tickets available from the tent on the Green.

At 7pm on Friday, 5th June there will be an Organ Recital in the church by Malcolm Brinson and on Saturday 6th at 7pm there will also be a Concert in the church featuring the young and exciting Saxophone Quartet, Ferio as well as a host of local talent.

Tickets available on the door or from Suzanne on 01403 700946. The weekend will be rounded off with a Songs of Praise in church on Sunday at 5.30pm.

Delicious scones, cakes, teas and coffees will be served throughout the weekend at various venues so do come along and enjoy everything on offer.

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VAL WEEKEND 5 to 7 June 2015 WG Primary School Summer Festival The inaugural Wisborough Green Primary School Summer Festival is taking place on Saturday 6th June 2015 from 12 – 7pm on the village green. The event is part of a great Wisborough Green Festival Weekend as the Open Gardens and Flower Festival will also be taking place.

We are delighted to announce the names of the two local bands who will headline the event. After the usual attractions of a summer fair, with everything from a Maypole princess procession to a tug of war plus dozens of stalls, the event will have more of a family festival feel. Taking first to the balcony of the green’s cricket pavilion will be Blues Issue. Hailing from Brighton and described as “ten handed, twelve barrelled, rockin’ blues”, they will start playing about 3pm.

The finale to the whole event will be just what the doctor ordered: a heart pumping, temperature rising performance from the Rock Docteurs who will take to stage at about 4.45. Enjoy the hog roast, pizza and refreshments on offer as you kick off your shoes and enjoy the sizzling sounds of summer.

Vanda Miller, PTA Secretary

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NOTICE Special Cruises on the Wey & Arun Canal, Loxwood Punch & Picnic Sunset Cruise: Friday 5th June Following last year's sell out success, the first evening cruise of the season offers passengers the opportunity to experience a leisurely summer evening trip on the Canal sipping a glass of punch and tucking into a delicious individual picnic.

Bookings are also being taken for the Midsummer Sensation Evening Cruise (Friday 19th June), the special Father’s Day Bacon Butty Brunch Trips (Sunday 21st June, 9.45am and 12noon) and the extremely popular Pimm’s & Posh Ploughman’s Evening Cruises (at 7.30pm on Friday 17th July, Fridays 7th & 21st August).

The boats depart from the wharf beside the Onslow Arms on the B2133 in Loxwood . If you would like further details or wish to book seats on one of the special cruises (or enquire about private charters or weekend public trips, volunteering opportunities or membership), please call The Wey & Arun Canal Trust Office on 01403 752403 or email office@weyandarun.co.uk. Website: www.weyandarun.co.uk

Fish ‘n’ Chips lunch at Wyatt House Weds 17th June at 12.30 All welcome.

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BOARD 2015 Horsham Artists Open Studios Art Trail A little birdie told me!

Fibre artist, Louise Lambert, is just one of many local professional and amateur artists taking part in the 2015 Horsham Artists Open Studios Art Trail event.

This is an exciting Art Trail, taking place over two weekends in June (13th -14th and 20th – 21st), and features 41 artists, creators and makers located at 14 venues in and around Horsham.

This is a great opportunity to meet the artists, either in their studios or at the selected venues. Wonderful original handmade artwork will be readily available to view and buy at each venue. This year we are also launching our fabulous prize draw. If you visit 10 of the Art Trail venues over the course of the two weekends, you will be eligible to enter our free prize draw.

One lucky winner will receive a ÂŁ50 voucher to spend with their chosen artist.

Art Trail maps will be available at retail outlets, and public places around Horsham.

Details of participating artists and the venues are also available on our website: www.horshamartistsopenstudios.co.uk

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Recipe of the Month Smokey Barbecue Sauce This recipe was given to me by a friend nearly thirty years ago (hence the imperial measurements!) and is a favourite with family and friends. With the BBQ season upon us I thought I would share it with you.

Ingredients 1 oz butter 1 onion peeled and finely chopped 1 garlic clove crushed 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/4 pint stock or water 1 tablespoon prepared English mustard 2 tablespoons Demerara sugar 1 slice lemon 1 bay leaf pinch cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce 6 tablespoons tomato ketchup 2 tablespoons tomato puree salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Method 1. Melt butter in a saucepan, fry onion and garlic until soft but not brown.

2. Add the vinegar, water or stock, mustard, sugar, lemon slice, bay leaf and cayenne. Bring slowly to the boil and simmer for 15minutes.

3. Stir in the remaining ingredients with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for a further 10 minutes (longer if you want a thicker sauce).

4. Remove the lemon slice and bay leaf before serving.

Makes scant ½ pint Jane Zilz

Village Hall 50 Club Draw The winner of the May draw is Tim Harris who wins £50 The winner of the second prize of £20 is Andrew Slade The June draw will be at the Three Crowns at 6.30pm on Wednesday 10 June and if any member or prospective member would like to attend they will be very welcome. Pease contact me for the details of how to join us and support your local Village Hall Ruth Andrews, 01403 700671 27

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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 June 2015 Mon 1st Fri 5th Mon 8th Wed 10th Fri 12th Mon 15th Fri 19th Mon 22nd Wed 24th Fri 26th Mon 29th

Cranleigh & Notcutts Horsham & Sainsbury Horsham & Sainsbury Guildford Cranleigh & Notcutts Horsham & Sainsbury Chichester & Sainsbury Horsham & Sainsbury Portsmouth Cranleigh & Notcutts Wey & Arun Canal Trip Horsham & Sainsbury

Depart 2.00 pm 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 Depart 2.00 pm Depart 2.00 pm

There are still some places available for the summer outing on the Wey and Arun Canal departing from Loxwood on Friday 26th June at 2.30 pm for an hour-and-ahalf trip. Cream teas will be served on the boat. The cost of the boat trip and cream teas is now £14, plus £2 for the minibus making a total of £16. If you are concerned about getting on and off the boat, there is a lift available. Bookings should be made with Brenda in the usual way on a first-come first-served basis.

On page 17 is an Application for Tickets for the annual Minibus Cheese Paté and Wine Party which will be held in the Village Hall on Tuesday, 7th July 6.30 – 8.30 pm. Please do come along and support us.

Pat Farmer

Early July 2015 Dates Fri 3rd Mon 6th Fri 10th

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Wisborough Green History In last month's issue I described an aerial attack in the centre of the village. Another attack happened on a convoy in Kirdford Road. A young Eric Clark witnessed German aircraft attack a convoy of military vehicles with anti-tank shells one evening shortly after D-Day in June 1944. The vehicles were parked near his parent's home in Kirdford Road; this was a pre-fab bungalow called Isledene that has since been rebuilt into a brick house that was attached to Wisborough Green Nursery where his family grew vegetables for sale locally. He didn't notice how many aircraft took part in the attack; maybe there was only one.

None of the shells hit the convoy, but several hit the bungalow making holes in the walls and some hit the surrounding sheds and glasshouses. One particular shell entered the west wall of the bungalow, through a picture, across a bedroom (completely smashing the dressing table and turning the mirror to powder), on through a door and two more walls, bouncing and embedding itself upwards in the dining room sideboard where it gouged out a groove as it came to a rest.

The shock cracked jars of preserves that his mother had made so the jam oozed out of the cupboard on to the floor. Eric and his family were under the dining room table at the time.

The anti-tank shells were around 3½" long and 1" diameter and were designed to pierce tank armour and release poison gas to kill the tank's occupants.

Fortunately the shell wasn't designed to explode so no further damage was done.

Eric still has the shell and the damaged sideboard. A photo of them is shown courtesy of Eric Clark.

Eric had other village war memories. On one occasion Incendiary bombs were dropped during the night near where he lived in Isledene in Kirdford Road. These bombs usually fell in a shower. Many fell towards Montague Farm opposite where they caused lots of badly burnt grass and one of them set a hayrick on fire at Sparr Farm. It was thought that some houses had their curtains blackened by smoke from the subsequent fires, otherwise not much serious damage was done.

As a child, Eric was usually not allowed out to investigate when there’d been incendiaries dropped in case he tried to play with the unexploded ones. However he was aware of them having been dropped because of the smoke coming from burning grass, trees and hayricks. If they didn’t ignite, Eric and his friends used to open them and make fireworks from the magnesium.

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- WW2 AERIAL ATTACKS 2 In one particular incident, Eric found one of the magnesium bombs that had failed to burn fully although the fuse and igniter had burnt out. He kept it as a souvenir for some years but when he was about 14 (and he was someone who liked to experiment with fireworks!) he cut up the bomb with a hacksaw to extract the magnesium. Inevitably the magnesium ignited and burnt his eyelashes and some hair. He thinks he was lucky to survive!

There were several types of bomb. The most common type of bomb comprised a tube about 2" diameter containing the igniter and magnesium and a tail with fins around 13½" long in total, see the attached picture courtesy of Urban 75 Forum Bombs in Brixton.

Generally the worst that happened was the blackening of trees and burning of grass. The most serious occasion was when incendiary bombs fell on Carters works in Newpound. The bombs set fire to the two factory units now occupied by West Sussex Antique Timber and they were almost completely burnt out although luckily the present WSAT offices were unaffected. The fire was put out by the Wisborough Green fire engine based in the Nissan hut on the narrow green in School Road and operated by the Auxiliary Fire Service. The factories were rebuilt by Balchins with a steel framework with brick infill and still stands today.

Incendiary bombs were also dropped on other parts of the village, mainly on the fields to the east. These bombs were different (cylindrical about 3" diameter and 7" long with small fins an the side to give stability. Dick Carter remembered them being dropped on the fields of Sweephurst Farm and near the council houses in Durbans Road whilst Suzy Evershed recalled that they were dropped on Brookbridge Farm and Sole Farm; she still has the receipt for the repair of the garage that was burnt by the incendiaries during one raid.

Finally, a parachute land mine came down one late evening c1943 in the field between Brookbridge House and Howfold Farm. This blew out all the windows of Brookbridge House and Jim Balchin was called upon to replace them. It was thought the aircraft concerned was deflected from bombing Dunsfold by anti-aircraft fire.

The other item that fell upon the village was chaff dropped by the Luftwaffe to deceive the British radar. This was charcoal coloured strips of aluminium foil stuck to paper about ¾” wide and varying in length from a few inches to several feet. After the war they were often to be found stuck in hedgerows.

To be concluded next month with other aerial details including the V1s and V2s.

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Neighbourhood Watch - Crime News & Advice Recent rise in thefts from sheds and outbuildings Recently in the Chichester District there have been a significant amount of thefts from garages, sheds, outbuildings and stables.

Offenders are cutting padlocks and forcing secure doors and the majority of thefts are occurring during night time hours. The items that are being stolen are garden machinery, tools; ride on mowers, quad bikes and horse tack.

We are urging all residents, predominantly those in rural areas, to ensure that their property is identifiable by taking photographs. Store all valuable equipment and tools in a secure building with a well built, locked door. Use British Standard locks, good quality locking bars and high security padlocks. Windows can be protected with metal bars.

Always lock outbuildings when they're not in use. A worthwhile investment is fitting outside security lights controlled by an automatic timeswitch or infra-red beams.

Consider installing CCTV. Keeping your home secure In the warmer months we often see an increase in the number of burglaries due to houses not being secure. Houses with at least basic security (defined as window locks and deadbolts on doors) are at nearly 10 times lower risk of being burgled than those without.

Following these basic crime prevention tips will reduce your chances of being burgled:  If you leave your house empty - even when you are in the back garden - lock all the doors and windows and make sure fanlight windows are closed. Be especially careful about those on the ground floor and above flat roof areas.  Put your garden tools and any ladders away into a secure garage or shed after using them, they could be used to break into your home, or your neighbours'.  Double check fences and boundaries to make sure they keep burglars out.  When you leave a room unattended, close and lock windows and doors especially on the ground floor.  If you want to leave windows open while you sleep, fit window restrictors so they cannot be fully opened, or make sure they are not large enough to allow access to a burglar.  Keep all wallets, purses, credit cards, car keys and other valuables out of sight.  Consider fitting outside security lighting or a visible alarm to help deter burglars.

Regards, Priscilla Pinkham 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.

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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.

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Local Club and Society News Wisborough Green Bridge Club The club usually meets on a Tuesday evening, at a Member’s house, 7.30 pm-9.30pm.

We are a small friendly group, and welcome bridge players of all standards, on a social basis. Phone Kay Wooldridge on 01403 700464 for more details.

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.

Sue Killingbeck, Secretary

Wisborough Green Short Mat Bowls Club We started the period with a home match against Comptons, losing on both mats to a very good side in a really competitive match. Jane Adsett, David Luxford, Bernard Adsett and Monica Enticknap going down 10 - 23 in a hard fought game on mat 1 and Marilyn Knight, Joan Goodchild, Tony Broughton and Reg Snelgar defeated 14 - 23 on mat 2 in another terrific game.

Then we beat Chanctonbury convincingly at home with Jane Adsett, David Luxford, Bernard Adsett and Monica Enticknap comfortable 38 - 4 victors on mat 1, and in a well contested game on mat 2, Marilyn Knight, Joan Goodchild/Evelyn Ringrose, Tony Broughton and Reg Snelgar just losing out 17 - 23.

Upcoming Fixtures: 2nd June - Barns Green (away) 15th June - Alfold (home) All our matches are played on a friendly basis, they are played in the best spirit and thoroughly enjoyed by all. We meet in the Village Hall on a Monday afternoon from 2:30 to 4:30pm and Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 8:30pm.

New members of all ages always welcome. See Village Directory at back of magazine for contact details.

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Farmers’ and Village Market News

Next Market - Thursday 11th June 2015 Village Hall 9 am – 12.30 pm Hopes for a “round the Pond” Market in May bathed in sunshine, under blue skies were dashed and splashed by the ever increasing size and intensity of raindrops on the day.

Thank goodness for weather forecasts.

Would you like to have a lift to the Market? We are exploring the possibilities of providing extra help. Please contact Mary Lindfield – 01403 700624 - and leave details and contact number.

There are a great number of “out of Wisborough Green” returning customers coming to the Market. It was really surprising considering the unseasonable cold and heavy rain on Market morning in May. The Market is meeting their needs; you may enjoy it too if you have not yet visited.

In June we are expecting the Sussex Cheese stall and the fish stall to be here as well as all the other stallholders. May the sun shine on us all.

The Wisborough Green Farmers’ and Village Market Committee

The Gardener’s Calendar

by Ian Clemens

 Plant out annual summer bedding plants in borders, containers and hanging baskets now the risk of frost has passed.  Lift and divide clumps of snowdrops and bluebells once the leaves start to yellow.  Pinch out the tips of your fuchsias to encourage a bushy habit and more flowers.  Cut back bulb foliage once it has died down naturally.  Plant out tender vegetables like courgette, squash, tomatoes and sweetcorn now the chance of frost has past.  Look out for yellowing of autumn planted onion and garlic foliage. This is a sign that they are ready to harvest.  Continue to earth up main crop potatoes and think about harvesting your first earlies (ready 10 weeks after planting)  Harvest salad crops and sow new every two weeks to ensure a constant supply of tasty leaves.  Thin out congested branches on fruit trees for bigger and better fruits.  Protect developing fruits from birds and squirrels by netting your plants.  Peg down runners on strawberry plants to create more plants for next year.

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Wisborough Green Horticultural Society Everyone is invited to The June Horticultural and Craft Show In the Village Hall on Sunday 21st June at 2pm and

The Visit to Hinton Ampner House and Garden Tuesday 16th June.

The Plant Sale on the Little Green was a great success - luckily the clouds lifted in time. We made about ÂŁ780 (with teas) even more than last June, without altering our prices either. This will help to pay the expenses of the June and August shows. We had some really unusual plants; pregnant onions (Ornithogalum longibracteatum now called Albuca bracteata), Aeonium and Russian kiwi fruit plant amidst others!) We had loads of vegetables this year including brassicas, onions and indoor and outdoor tomatoes. What was not sold will be on sale at the June Show together with more dahlias and other plants.

An enormous thank you to everyone who brought plants and garden sundries.. The Clemens family team and Reg Snelgar deserve a medal for outstanding performance with plant propagation. Some people came specially for them, having bought them from last year and wanted more. Reg's greenhouse tomatoes were magnificent. A special thank you to Sally for letting us use her sheltered gravel area and garage to harbour the sale – a perfect location.

The coach outing to Hinton Ampner will be on Tuesday 16th June not as printed on the schedule or membership cards.

It may suit some better, others not. Apologies to everyone. We will depart from the Three Crowns at 10am and leave Hinton Ampner at 3pm. As well as the gardens there is the house...cafe....shop....plant sales....and woodland walks. Here's hoping for blue skies with fluffy white clouds. If you would like to book a place, please contact Philip (700402) or Kate Steele on 07777 625517 The June Show on 21 June will be soon upon us. Spare copies of the schedule are at the Village Shop. Please remember the helpful instructions at the back designed to help you take part.

Roses are at their best around this period, weather permitting, so special care now may give yours that extra chance. Classes include other flowers, foliage and flowering shrubs, pot plants, vegetables and fruit.. So whatever the type of your garden window sill, conservatory, patio or digging garden then you can join in. Each home and garden has its own microclimate; each gardener treats plants slightly differently and of course the weather helps some more than others. So who knows what the winning combination will be this year. Floral arrangements, the cookery classes and Junior classes are all so interesting and individual, so have a go. Feel the trepidation and excitement. Have a bit of fun, join in. Come and enjoy.

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Decorative & Fine Arts Society Meetings WEST SUSSEX DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY The lecture on Tuesday June 2nd, given by Zara Fleming, is:

'The Sacred Art of Tibet' Tibet is home to a rich artistic tradition inspired by the teachings of Buddhism On Tuesday July 7th, Mary Alexander will give a talk on

'Scandal in Paris: John Singer Sargent's mysterious portrait of Madam X' A poignant story of ambition and miscalculation. Followed by tea and cakes Meetings are held in Fittleworth Village Hall at 2pm. Coffee is available from 1.20pm.

For membership details please contact Beth Dugan on 01730 815339 Visitors are welcome for a fee of £5 (£2 in July)

SOUTH DOWNS DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY On Wednesday 3rd June, the lecture, by Mr Steven Desmond, will be:

Mirrors and Torrents: Water in Historic Gardens On Wednesday 1st July, Dr Peter Webb will give a lecture on: Vincent Van Gogh: a personal journey through the places he painted All meetings are held in Fittleworth Village Hall at 10.30am. Coffee from 9.50am. New members and guests very welcome. Please call 01403 783359

Wealden Trefoil Guild We are always looking for new members to join us at the Trefoil Guild, so whether you were once a Brownie, Guide, Ranger or Leader or you have never been involved in guiding at all, you are welcome to come and join. Maybe you would like to come along for a visit and see if you like us! We have some interesting speakers – last month Dave Parker came along and gave us an insight into a soldiers’ life in WW1 and what he would have had to wear and carry as part of his uniform. He brought along an interesting collection of ammunition, letters, postcards and medals for us to see too.

Some of our ladies helped with craft activities at the Petworth Park Guide & Scout Camp in May and we have been invited to visit other Guild’s events in the county for various days, afternoons and evenings of entertainment.

Next month (2nd June) we are having a supper at one of our member’s home and on July 7th we have a fun Beetle Drive planned.

So if you feel like the Trefoil Guild would suit you – please contact our Chairman Mrs Jackie Sharp (01403 784490) and she can give you all the information you need and would give you a warm welcome to our Guild.

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WI Report The W.I. met at the Sports Pavilion on the 7th May due to the village Hall being used as a Polling Station for the General Election and we were obviously going to be distraction! We were made very welcome at the Pavilion and we had a very convivial meeting discussing the Resolution that is due to be voted upon at the Annual Meeting at The Albert Hall on the 4th June. The Resolution discussed was ‘This Meeting calls on HM government to remove the distinction between nursing care and personal care in the assessment of the needs of individuals, in order to advance health and wellbeing’. This was talked about at length and was carried unanimously. Our vote will now be passed onto the relevant Group who will be attending the Meeting.

After the discussion we then held a light hearted quiz which Janet Hester brought.

Our next meeting is on June 4th when we will be going to Arundel and a member of staff from Arundel Museum will take us on a guided walk. For those who would like to share cars please meet in the Village Hall car park at 6.45 at the latest. We will all meet outside Arundel Museum at 7.30 p.m. For non-members there will be a charge of £4 per head. Please contact Mary for any queries We look forward to seeing you all there.

Sue Nicholls 01403 700827 Mary Benson (President) 01403 700284 A big THANK YOU to all who supported the Coffee Morning at my home recently. I am delighted to say that £218 was raised for the Chestnut Tree House children's hospice. Many thanks to everyone involved.

Mary Benson

Flag Raising Dates 02 June

Coronation Day

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Birthday of the Duke of Edinburgh

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Official celebration of Her Majesty’s Birthday

16 June

Sussex Day

18 June

200th anniversary of Battle of Waterloo

21 June

Birthday of the Duke of Cambridge

27 June

Armed Forces Day

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Weather Watch Wisborough Green Rainfall for April was 14mm (last year 86mm – 7 yr average is 54mm). This is the second successive dry month which was looking a worry for gardeners. Wettest place in the UK was at Cluannie Inn, Wester Ross (yet again!) recording 159mm.

Highest temp for the UK in April was 25.2°C at St Helier, Jersey. The lowest overnight temperature was minus 8.0°C at Katesbridge, County Down (NI).

An exceptionally sunny April -142% of normal levels for the UK –the third sunniest April for 100 years!.

Weathervane

CYBER TIPS Almost convinced My mobile phone rang the other day and a lady addressed me by name and called me “a valued customer”. Nothing unusual in that. I am on Pay As You Go and she offered me a better deal than I have at the moment, a deal, incidentally, that I don’t really need because I mainly use the mobile to find Hilary when we get separated on shopping expeditions. However since the deal involved reducing my cost by half for a period, I was willing to listen.

She went through the drill and I suggested arranging to accept the offer when I next topped up. Her toned changed from “What a good customer you are!” to “strongly persuasive”. The deal meant that she needed my bank details there and then. I just said “Goodbye and Good Try!” And switched off.

Need I say more? You must always maintain control of these conversations.

Peter Edmonds

PACT News  PACT held a successful Walk Through the Old Testament event - 40 attending. There is a clamour for a New Testament event next April.  The weekly Friday Coffee mornings continue from 9.45 to 11.30 at the URC in Golden Square, Petworth and are very well supported. All profits go to charity.  We are making plans for the usual large PACT Tea Tent at the Fete in the Park on Saturday July 11th - always a busy and happy time.  The combined Petworth/PACT Festival Service will be Thursday 16th July at St. Mary's, Petworth at the much earlier time of 6pm.. The speaker will be Dean Emeritus of Chichester Cathedral -, Nicholas Frayling .

Further details from: Geraldgreshamcooke@gmail.com 01798 342151 Petworth Area Churches Together (PACT) - working together in harmony

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Church Cleaning Roster (Saturdays) 6 June

Mr & Mrs Armistead

13 June

Mrs van Mosley & Mrs Scrase

20 June

Mr & Mrs Edmonds

27 June

Mr & Mrs Grengs

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) Thur 4 June

FLOWER FESTIVAL

12 June

Caroline Boxall/Sue Elliott

19 June

Caroline Boxall/Sue Elliott

26 June

Juliet Beattie

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 Mrs Liz Atkinson 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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Wisborough Green Village Directory Ad Vincula Magazine :

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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 WG Website Editor Wisborough Green Youth Club Women’s Institute

Mr Roland Zilz Mrs Marion Jenkins Vacant Mr Roger Moody Mr Brian Smith Nina Lambkin Mr Tim McMath 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 June Tue 02

West Sussex Decorative & Fine Arts Society (p 40) Fittleworth Village Hall Wealden Trefoil Guild (p 40) Member’s Home Parish Council Planning Meeting (if required) WG Village Hall, Vine Rm

Wed 03

Mobile Skip The Pavilion WG 8.30 am - 1.30 pm South Downs Decorative & Fine Arts Society (p 40) Fittleworth Village Hall 10.30 am

Thur 04

Mobile Library WI Arundel Guided Walk (p 41)

The Pavilion WG 2.55 - 3.15 pm Meet Village Hall Car Park 6.45 pm

Fri 05

St Peter’s Flower Festival (p 22) Organ Recital (p 22)

WG Parish Church 10.00 am - 5.00 pm WG Parish Church 7.00 pm

Sat 06

St Peter’s Flower Festival (p 22) Open Gardens (p 22) WG Primary School Summer Festival (p 23) Festival Concert (p 22)

WG Parish Church 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Tent on Green 11.00 am - 5.00 pm WG Village Green 12 noon - 7.00 pm WG Parish Church 7.00 pm

Sun 07

St Peter’s Flower Festival (p 22) Open Gardens (p 22) Songs of Praise

WG Parish Church 12 noon - 5.00 pm Tent on Green 11.00 am - 5.00 pm WG Parish Church 5.30 pm

Wed 10

Village Hall 50 Club Draw (p 27)

The Three Crowns

Thur 11

Farmer’s & Village Market (p 37) Youth Club

WG Village Hall WG Village Hall

Sun 14

Grand Summer Fete (p 24)

Ingfield Manor School

Tue 16

Hort. Soc. Outing to Hinton Ampner (p 39) Parish Council Meeting

Depart The Three Crowns 10.00 am WG Village Hall, Comm Rm 7.45 pm

Wed 17

Fish ‘n’ Chips Lunch (p 24)

Wyatt House

Thur 18

Mobile Library Youth Club

The Pavilion WG WG Village Hall

Sat 20

The Leconfield Singers Concert (p 25)

Arundel Cathedral

7.00 pm

Sun 21

Horticultural and Craft Show (p 39)

WG Village Hall

2.00 pm

Thur 25

Youth Club

WG Village Hall

6.30 pm

Fri 26

Community Minibus Summer Outing (p 29)

Loxwood Canal Centre

2.30 pm

Sat 27

Billingshurst Choral Soc. Summer Concert (p 25)

Billingshurst Leisure Centre

7.30 pm

6.30 pm 9.00 am - 12.30 pm 6.30 pm 2.00 pm

12.30 pm 2.55 - 3.15 pm 6.30 pm

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