Ad Vincula Magazine May 2018

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Wisborough Green Parish Magazine

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AD VINCULA Wisborough Green Church and Community News

Highlights May 2018

Ad Vincula Team

St Peter ad Vincula Calendar ..................................... 4 Pastoral Letter / From the Registers .......................... 5 Dates for Diary / PACT News ..................................... 6 Prayer / St Peter’s Luncheon Club ............................. 7 From the Editor / Thank you Litter Pickers ................. 9 WG Primary School News / Easter Lilies Thanks .... 11 Nature Notes ............................................................ 13 Church Sponsored Activities .................................... 14 Dying Matters Awareness Week .............................. 15 Village Hall News / Open House Shelter Thanks ..... 17 KKWG Update / Parishes Wildlife Group ................. 19 School Summer Festival News ................................ 21 Ken’s Moans & Groans / Bellringers wanted............ 23 Purple Bus / Visit to Royal Hospital Chelsea ........... 25 Wisborough Green Sports News ..................... 26 - 27 Notice Board ..................................................... 28 - 29 Time for God / Playing in the Snow .......................... 30 Recipe of the Month / St Peter’s Fairtrading ............ 33 WG Minibus Page .................................................... 35 Wisborough Green History ............................... 36 - 37 Gardener’s Calendar / Bus Strategy Consultation ... 41 Village Organisations - News & Notices ........... 43 - 49 Wey & Arun Canal News .......................................... 51 Church Cleaning / Flower Rosters / Directory .......... 52 Village Organisations Directory ................................ 53 What’s Happening .................................................... 54

Roland Zilz

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

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

Editor Marion Jenkins Asst. Editor Fran Wallace Advertising John Gough Distribution Rev. Clive Jenkins Vicar Jamie Daniell 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 June 2018 issue:

14 May 2018 Printed by: Bishops Printers Ltd Walton Road, Farlington, Portsmouth PO6 1TR Tel: 023 9233 4900

Cover Picture - WG Garden In the style of Frank Newbould by Peter Edmonds

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St Peter ad Vincula Calendar for May Tuesday

1 May

Wednesday

2 May

4.30pm Prayer Group to 5.00pm (at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Road) 10.00am Holy Communion

Sunday 6 May ROGATION SUNDAY

Tuesday

8 May

Wednesday

9 May

4.30pm Prayer Group to 5.00pm (at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Road) 10.00am Holy Communion

Thursday 10 May ASCENSION DAY Friday

7.30pm Sung Communion

11 May

2.30pm to 4.30pm 8.00am 10.30am

Sunday 13 May 7th Sunday of Easter 4

Tuesday

8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.30am Sung Communion 3.00pm Rogation Sunday Farm Walk at Burchetts Farm

15 May

VICARAGE GARDEN PARTY FOR TRIPLE MISSION Holy Communion (BCP) Time for God Royal Wedding theme

4.30pm Prayer Group to 5.00pm (at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Road)

Wednesday 16 May

10.00am Holy Communion

Sunday 20 May PENTECOST

8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.30am Sung Communion

Tuesday

22 May

4.30pm Prayer Group to 5.00pm (at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Road)

Wednesday 23 May Sunday 27 May TRINITY SUNDAY

10.00am Holy Communion 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.30am Family Communion 11.30am-5pm OPEN GARDENS

Monday

28 May 11.30am-5pm OPEN GARDENS

Tuesday

29 May

4.30pm Prayer Group to 5.00pm (at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Road)

Wednesday 30 May

10.00am Holy Communion

Sunday 3 June 1st Sunday after Trinity

8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.30am Sung Communion

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

Pastoral Letter Now the Lord God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the Man he had formed.

Genesis 2:8 This month we shall be having two garden events in the village. First a ‘Vicarage Garden Party’ on Friday 11th May, 2.30-4.30pm to raise funds for St. Peter’s Triple Mission (Family Support Work across Sussex, the Aegean Solidarity Network and YWAM - Youth with a Mission, Uganda) - see poster on page 31.

Secondly ‘Open Gardens’ here in Wisborough Green on Sunday 27th and Monday 28th May with teas available in St. Peter’s on both days from 2pm. It is hoped that both these events will be well supported by folk locally - so please book the dates now!

Gardens have been part of human existence for thousands of years and are mentioned throughout the Bible. They took a variety of forms from majestic royal gardens with fruit trees and highly scented flowers and herbs for consumption and medicinal purposes, to the more humble cultivated plot where a variety of fruit and vegetables were grown.

Gardens also played a significant part in God’s plan for our creation and ultimate redemption. The Garden of Eden in the book of Genesis was where God placed Adam and Eve, not a barren wasteland, but a fruitful garden, showing God’s generosity to his children. There in the middle of the garden was the Tree of Life 5 upon which hung the forbidden fruit, which became too great a temptation to the inhabitants! After their fall from grace and banishment from the garden, toil and tribulation was to follow them and humankind.

The fall was not atoned until Jesus went to the Garden of Gethsemane the night before he died and was betrayed, led away and was crucified upon the tree of Calvary that became the new tree of life for those who would follow Him. This second Adam was buried in the garden tomb and rose on that first Easter Day only to be mistaken as the gardener by a friend who did not yet know the power of the resurrection, until ‘the gardener’ said, “Mary”. This same Jesus quietly says our name too if we listen for his voice.

Dorothy Frances Gurney, hymn writer and poet, had a poem published in Country Life in 1913, which included the following lines: “The kiss of the sun for pardon, The song of the birds for mirth, One is nearer God’s heart in a garden Than anywhere else on earth.”

We look forward to seeing you in a garden or two during May. Clive and Marion

From the Registers (March) Baptism:

We welcome into the Lord’s family Jude Linton, who was baptised at St. Peter’s on Sunday 25th March 2018.

Dates for the Diary May Sunday

6th

Friday

11th

Sunday

13th

Sunday Monday

27th 28th

3pm Rogation Sunday Farm Walk at Burchetts Farm.

Please note this is a working farm, so please bring wellies and no dogs please. The walk will conclude with tea and cake in the farmhouse garden. Please sign sheet at the back of Church or ring 700339.

2.30 - 4.30pm Vicarage Garden Party for St Peter’s Triple Missions (Family Support Work, YWAM and Aegean Solidarity) Cream teas, cakes and garden games.

Book the date and tell your friends!

10.30am Time For God (All Age Worship) A Royal Wedding theme with activities.

Village Gardens Open (Bank Holiday) From 11.30am-5pm both days. This year the school is opening its secret garden on Sunday only.

Cost is £6 per person. Tickets on the day from gazebo next to Three Crowns garden. Teas available from 2-5pm at St. Peter’s Church.

June 6

Thursday

7th

3.15pm Messy Church in the Village Hall.

23rd

Deanery Confirmation Service (venue TBD). If you may be considering the possibility of Baptism & Confirmation, please speak to Clive about what is involved.

September Sunday

PACT News

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

PACT had a most successful Palm Sunday Procession around the streets of Petworth. In cloudy but dry conditions we gathered in front of the Sacred Heart RC Church in Angel Street, Petworth with Father Peter Newsam welcoming us.

The Petworth Town Band led us along the streets as we sang hymns. Outside the United Reformed Church ( URC) in Golden Square, we heard a re-telling of the Passion Story from the Bible. Then we crossed into Market Square stopping by the Post Office where we heard a further part of the story.

Essential crowd participation here as the children shouted: "Hosanna to the Son of David!"; the Men shouted : "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!"; and the Ladies shouted: "Hosanna in the highest!".

Moving on to St. Mary's Parish Church, we gathered in front of the south door and heard the final piece, with a Blessing being given by Canon Mark Gilbert, Rector.

Mr Darcy the donkey, now 20 years old, lead the Procession and was kindly lent by Elaine Whitcombe of Kirdford.

Gerald Gresham Cooke

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

Contact Wendy Duff on 700295 for details of venue.

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

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.

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

6 May 13 May 20 May 27 May

Butts Meadow & Wyatt Close Carters Way & The Luth Kirdford Road & Skiff Lane Durbans Road

ST PETER’S LUNCHEON CLUB St Peter’s Luncheon Club meets six times a year, on a Thursday, in the Wisborough Green Village Hall and is open to anyone who lives in the village or who worships at St Peter's. A two-course lunch, accompanied by a glass of wine, costs £5.00, payable at the door. Members are reminded by telephone a week or so before the event. If you would like to become a member, please ring Hilary Edmonds on 01403 700623.

The next lunch will be on: Thursday 17th May at 12.15 for 12.45 in the Village Hall.

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From the Editor Welcome to another packed edition of Ad Vincula. I hope you all had a good Easter break. I have had to leave out “Ad Vincula on its travels” this month due to lack of space (and only having one entry!). Do please remember to take your copy with you and keep sending your pictures in.

This month, I would just highlight:  Village Hall needs your skills (p17)  WSCC’s dogged determination to demolish Boxal Bridge (p19)  Plea for people to learn bellringing for the Armistice 100 commemoration (p21)  Purple Bus returns to Wisborough Green (p25)  WSCC Bus Strategy Consultation (p41) Finally, don’t forget to join the Facebook Group WG Noticeboard. I hope you will find something of interest and do please keep all your articles, comments 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

A BIG thank you to the litter pickers Armed with a stick, gloves and bags, an enthusiastic team of litter pickers spring cleaned the village on Saturday 7th April.

They delved deep into bushes and ditches along our village roads and removed a staggering fifteen bags of rubbish. The next session will be organised in early October, but in the meantime, can we please encourage you all to do your bit to keep our village clean over the summer months.

The Parish Council is delighted that the dog bag dispenser is being used, but we do seem to be getting through bags at an alarming rate!

Can we please request that you continue to provide your own bags and that these bags are just used for the village area, otherwise the dispenser could be empty when there is a need on the Green! Thank you.

On the dog poo front, to encourage picking up, CDC has recently promoted the use of litterbins for disposal. However, the litterbins in front of the Pavilion are for Pavilion use and not emptied by the District Council; the inclusion of dog poo bags is rather unpleasant for the Pavilion staff who empty. Please do NOT use these bins for dog waste, but use the black litterbins or the dog waste bins around the Green which are all emptied weekly by the District Council at a cost to the Parish. Thank you.

Wisborough Green Parish Council

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Wisborough Green Primary School News As part of our new topic 'Listen to Us', we would like to hold a careers event. To help our older children start to think about their future aspirations they need to be inspired to enter the world of work. If you have an 'interesting' vocation that you would like to share with our children then we would love to hear from you. Mrs Davies is also looking for students who have previously attended Wisborough Green School, to share their successes since leaving primary school. Please use the following email to contact the school office if you think you can help us out- we would love to hear from you. office@wisboroughgreenschool.org.uk Our plea for new books for our school library was a huge success. We have some amazing books for the children and staff to read and we would like to thank everyone for their generous donations. A surprise bag of books, all wrapped up beautifully, was delivered to us before Easter. There were cheers of delight, in our assembly, as each package was unwrapped to reveal some exciting new titles for us to enjoy. Thank you to Dandelion Farewells for their very kind and thoughtful gift to us.

The secret garden has blossomed into a beautiful creation over the past few weeks.

Our team of incredible volunteers, organised by Chris Bryant - a parent of the school, worked through the Easter break to transform the outdoor space. A HUGE thank you goes out to the team, who gave up their time to support this great project. We can't wait to share our gorgeous garden with the local community on Sunday 27 th May, for the Wisborough Green Open Gardens. Please come and visit us to see how our 11 garden grows.

To celebrate 250 years of the circus this year, we will be joined by Wisborough's local circus 'Cirque Normandie' at our Summer Festival. Every child will have an opportunity to learn some circus skills and a special blessing ceremony is being planned in the big top. The greatest show men and women are really coming to town on 16 th and 17th June, so please save the date! This is another brilliant fundraising opportunity for the school and every ticket purchased will make a big difference to us. Please visit our website or follow us on Twitter #WGPS864 to get further information about ticket sales (See p 21). This summer promises to be another fun filled term for everyone at Wisborough Green Primary School - we hope you can join us to share the joy.

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

Warm regards, Amanda Harrison, Head Teacher 01403 700280

EASTER LILIES - THANK YOU! To all who donated to our appeal for help with the purchase of Easter lilies, a heartfelt thank you from the flower team. You gave most generously and contributed to the church looking lovely on Easter Day. With grateful thanks.

Maggie Edwards

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WISBOROUGH GREEN VILLAGE HALL FOR HIRE For hire charges and more information contact: 12

Mrs Beth Ellis 01403 700083

Kevin Twelvetrees Tree Surgery & Fencing Traditional Patios Specifications, Advice & Planning Conservation Areas & TPOs Large & Small Hedges Est 1986

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Nature Notes When I’m outside I spend a lot of time looking upwards in search of birds, but sometimes there are delights at ground level. For instance, Champions drive is a joy just now – daffodils and primroses galore, wood anemones, celandines, violets, and the first bluebells colouring up too. Then I spotted what looked like small yellow flowers in a garden nearby. They were little grasses – less than three inches high, with the sun catching their tiny seed pods and turning them to gold. When I got home I found a few amongst our grass too – and I’d never noticed them! So, grasses masquerading as garden flowers. We’ll leave a patch unmown and see what they do next.

Back to my birds! As I write there are still no chiff chaffs here. Usually they’re calling continuously from early March, but lots are at the RSPB, so I’ll have to get down to Pulborough to hear them – and to hear the nightingales, singing in the daytime!! Most of our usual garden birds are busy now and the woodpeckers are decimating the nut feeders. They’ve nested in the same oak tree every year since we moved in, and, since we put up feeders, our annual treat is to watch the youngsters learning to get the nuts out. It takes them a while to get the hang of it – in every sense of the word! Luckily the parents are extremely patient. The longtailed tits are another delight. They come in a gang and cling all over the fat balls, their absolute favourite food. And we had a brief 13 visit from a lovely pair of bullfinches, but sadly they’ve moved on. Up in Bedham there’s been sightings of a jack snipe - and quite a few redpolls too.

Also up there, a friend was brushing off his horses’ winter coats - by next morning the birds had taken all the loose hair for their nests. And later he saw a cow sitting calmly in the field with several jackdaws pulling out any old tufts on its back. Nature in harmony, perfect!

Some other natural harmonies don’t always feel so jolly. Foxes have to feed their cubs - and pheasants are quite a favourite with them it seems. We’ve spotted a handsome fox several times recently, and very sadly I’ve not seen my injured pheasant chum for over a week. At least, if he was taken by the fox, the cubs had a good nourishing meal, after all those suet sprinkles and sunflower hearts!

But I do miss my feathered friend - dashing lopsidedly towards me every morning.

Lastly, a few days ago, Jim had a fantastic sighting of our sparrowhawk, as it dived into a spindly bush right below the bedroom window. It scattered all the small birds and gave Jim great views as it posed among the bare branches. No phone to hand, he was disappointed not to catch a picture, but later that day, in a surprise email, I received this great photo! So, thank you, Rosie E! Sue J

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

Please join us for a coffee, catch up and a play in the Village Hall, all children and parents/carers welcome. It would be lovely to see you all. If you want to find out more about Wizzy Tots, please call Tory on 01403 700809 or Marion on 01403 700339.

If you haven’t yet experienced the delights of Xpresso, come and enjoy freshly ground Fairtrade coffee or tea with a delectable homemade cake! Xpresso is open every Friday during term time from 9am ‘til 11.30am in the Village Hall Vine Room (during church building works) and EVERYONE is welcome!

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The St. Peter’s Village Care Team meets regularly and its aims are to give help and support to the residents of Wisborough Green in as many ways as possible. This includes visiting people who are housebound, in hospitals or in nursing homes, and comforting those who are suffering from illness, bereavement, loneliness etc. We also provide (through the West Sussex County Council) a free library service for those who are unable to leave their homes.

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

Please feel free to contact Angela Craddock on 01403 700336 for any enquiries.

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

by Jennie Burr (tel:01403 700607).

We have a dedicated team of drivers and are extremely grateful to them all, but always need new recruits to cover busy periods. If anyone is interested in driving for the village please contact Angela Craddock on 01403 700336.

Dying Matters Awareness Week: 14-20th May Dying Matters is a national initiative to promote public awareness of dying, death and bereavement. Two of our local funeral directors are running events in support of this.

DYING MATTERS... …Which is why Dandelion Farewells (independent funeral director) has partnered with charities, suppliers and other professionals to bring you a unique ‘one stop’ Resources Fair to help inform, reassure and prepare you for the possibility of needing to arrange a funeral for yourself or a loved one.

Come and join us at Wisborough Green Village Hall on Tuesday 15th May 1.30-4.30pm The success of our ongoing community information events has highlighted important questions that people need answering. We are hosting this Fair to provide an opportunity for you to find out more, in an informal and relaxed setting. Light refreshments provided and free information will be available to take away with you.

There are no false incentives or elements to sign up or subscribe to but there will be professionals and volunteers who will gladly and generously give their time to answer your questions, share their knowledge and afford you peace of mind. There is no charge or requirement to book ahead.

Dandelion Farewells is totally transparent and open about the processes, procedures and, indeed, myths which surround death and dying. We are passionate about educating the public so that they may be more informed and, therefore, empowered to make the necessary arrangements most appropriate for them and their loved one when someone dies.

An event is taking place at Freeman Brothers, High Street, Billingshurst on Tuesday 15 May 2018 as part of the nationwide annual Dying Matters Awareness Week.

The firm recognises that talking about death and bereavement is challenging and this 'Big Deal, Small Talk' event will feature the opportunity to get free expert advice on funeral planning, and discussing your wishes with your loved ones. The goal is to create a friendly space for people to ask questions about funerals, with professionals on hand to offer free advice. Although the event is being run in a drop-in format, if you wish to make an appointment to speak to the team regarding something specific, please get in touch. The event will run from 11am until 2pm, there will be giveaways for those who choose to make advance choices about their funeral wishes, and refreshments available to all visitors. Full details of what will be on offer are available via the following Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/big-deal-small-talk-tickets-42079708541 Freeman Brothers' Billingshurst Branch Manager Martin Mitchell said, “This is a first for us, but we’ve seen all the other events taking place across the country and we think there’s a need for it here. Talking about death can be a bit awkward at first, but it is something we all have to face. We’re excited to reach out to the community and help make some changes in how these conversations take place.”

The team look forward to welcoming you in their Billingshurst branch on 15 May!

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Village Hall News At time of writing, we are still awaiting the planning decision. The statutory notice period is about to expire and, thus far, no further objections have been raised in relation to our plans. We are therefore hopeful that we shall soon receive the green light! Now will come the difficult bit. Delivering the project for the community. In anticipation, the core project team met recently to discuss how to proceed once we do receive planning consent.

The most important decision that the team has taken is that we shall tackle the project in phases so that we can keep the hall in operation, with somewhat reduced facilities, for most of the implementation period. This will minimise the period when we have to close the hall completely as well as providing much needed time and space to secure the best possible outcome for each phase and more time to obtain the additional funding that we need to complete the whole project.

The core project team is small – only 5 people – and there is a lot of work to be done, specifying the non-construction requirements. (Our architect will complete the specification for the construction work.)

WE NEED YOUR HELP! This is an unique opportunity to help create an enduring, relevant and modern centre for the community that can be enjoyed by generations to come. If you have any skills or knowledge relevant to any of the following areas or are willing to help in any other way, please contact myself (700502) or Louise Davies (700689) :  Interior Design & Materials (soft furnishings/ furniture/ sanitary ware)  Energy (power, heating & thermal efficiency)  Kitchen/catering design  Lighting design  Sound system design  Technology & Security design  Sponsorship opportunities from local (and not so local) businesses Your time, skills and knowledge will be greatly appreciated. Hopefully, I will be able to confirm a positive decision from Chichester DC in the next Ad Vincula.

Keith Carter, Chairman, Village Hall Management Committee

Open House Homeless Shelter at Crawley - THANK YOU Thank you to everyone who has donated bedding and clothes to the Open House shelter for the homeless in Sussex. The response from the village this winter has been amazing and I have taken many carloads to Crawley that has been welcomed with open arms and much gratitude .

Philip Midwinter

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Update Boxal Bridge Historic England (HE) listed Boxal Bridge Grade II in mid January 2018 and there was a 28 day period in which people could comment so it was accepted on 14 February.

Thus it came as a shock to learn on 27 March that WSCC has challenged this decision and has applied to DE-list the bridge. They stated that they never received an email informing them of the opportunity to comment…..but they haven’t referred to the letter which was then sent by HE when they realised the email hadn’t arrived.

Given the Easter period and a phone call to those involved in listing we have currently until 30 April to mount a case for retaining the listing. It clearly remains under threat. To that end KKWG has launched an Appeal to retain the services of a Historic Buildings Consultant to challenge the DE-listing.

If you wish to contribute, amounts can be sent straight to the KKWG bank account Sort Code 30-94-41 Account No. 41666168 or by cheque made out to KKWG and sent to KKWG c/o 'Crofts" Kirdford Road, Wisborough Green RH14 0JH. All donations will be very much appreciated.

Jill Sutcliffe, Chair KKWG, 01403 700395 or jillsutcliffe1@gmail.com

The Parishes Wildlife Group After the magical talk about meadows given in March, there will be a MEADOWS VISIT on 14 June, either at 10.30 am or 6 pm courtesy of Michael and Jane Joseph, Woodlands Farm Cottage, Adversane, Billingshurst, RH14 9JG. At Adversane, take the single track lane beside the telephone/post box in Lordings Road. Follow for 1 mile to the very end. (GPS only takes you half way). Please let me know if you intend to go and confirm whether morning (which is preferable as the majority of flowers will be open) or early evening. Many thanks.

Look out for posters in the villages and inserts in the local press for our Moth event led by local experts Dave and Penny Green, date to be agreed.

Jill Sutcliffe, Parishes Wildlife Group, Email: jillsutcliffe1@gmail.com or Tel: 01403 700395

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ROLL UP ROLL UP - THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH COMES TO WISBOROUGH Plans are well under way now to celebrate 250 years of British circus at this year’s Wisborough Green Primary School Summer Festival. Of course we don’t do things by halves at WGPS, so what better way to embrace that theme than by hosting a real live circus!

Britain’s premier French circus, Cirque Normandie, just happen to be based in Wisborough Green and have generously agreed to stage 4 special performances in the village over the Summer Festival weekend from 15 th to 17th June. Kicking off with a Friday evening show, this will be followed by two afternoon shows at the Festival itself, before a grand finale on Sunday afternoon to celebrate Father’s Day. Tickets will be sold in aid of Wisborough Green Primary School and at just £9 per ticket for a 2 hour show, we think that represents great value for money for a family day out.

Cirque Normandie will also be providing Circus Skills Workshops for all of the children at the school, as well as surrounding villages completely free, providing a memorable and unique opportunity for everyone.

The big top will be erected on the Village Green for the entire week, and we would like to say thank you to the Parish Council for allowing us this fantastic opportunity.

All of the regular Summer Festival fun will also feature as normal with the traditional May procession and Maypole dancing, lots of fun and games, top quality refreshments courtesy of local businesses and suppliers, live music from 5.00pm and of course our Summer Festival market featuring local and artisan producers in abundance.

We’ll even have our very own special Wisborough Green gin cocktail courtesy of the Gin Tin who will donate £2 per cocktail sold on the day to our funds.

Tickets will be on sale soon with full details to follow.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES TO GET INVOLVED We are expecting the Festival to be busier than ever this year, and there are lots of ways for local companies to get involved through programme advertising, sponsorship, donating prizes for the the grand prize draw or taking a stall. But hurry - the copy deadline is 10th May. Contact Heidi Lang on 07753 223907 or email: wisboroughgreenschoolpta@gmail.com for more information.

Heidi Lang

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

Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, RH14 0EH 01403 700199 Open 7 days a week Bar open for coffee and drinks 12-11 Mon - Sat Sunday 12-9 Lunch Monday - Saturday 12-3 Dinner Monday - Saturday 6-9.

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‘Dos, Don’ts, Moans & Groans’ I have had three moans this month all regarding DOG POO. Firstly my wife and I nearly tripped over a very large lump left on the footpath at the corner on the Cricks cross roads, secondly it is being left on the village green in several locations PLEASE DOG OWNERS keep an eye on your dog and pick it up. The final moan on this from the Pavilion Staff who have to empty the waste bins Please do not put your DOG POO in these bins it is disgusting!! please use the bins provided on the green for the proper disposal of the waste.

Good news on the Highways repairs they have done them at last. I am not sure how long it will last as they have done a real botched job on them (see photo). I have complained about the repairs and await an answer.

Please e-mail me at kenvickery@hotmail.co.uk with anything that you feel happy or unhappy with. People do read this and take note so please help me to help the village.

Ken V

Ringing for Peace - Armistice 100 In November 2017, an exciting new campaign was launched to recruit 1,400 new bell ringers to participate in the 2018 Armistice Day commemoration. 2018 will be the centenary of the end of World War I, in which more than 50 Sussex ringers lost their lives. Church bells across the UK remained restricted throughout the course of the war and only rang freely once Armistice was declared on 11 November 1918.

We are very short of ringers here in Wisborough Green and hope to attract new learners: many people are looking for new challenges and new ways of getting fit - this could be the way!

The SCACR is already starting to plan how Sussex ringers can commemorate and celebrate this occasion. For more background information see the Sussex County Association of Change Ringers website (scacr.org).

Please contact Val Mourilyan on 01403 700089 or Jamie Daniell on 01403 752846 for more details and to register your interest.

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VISIT THE ROYAL HOSPITAL, CHELSEA Discover the history behind this unique national institution.

Marvel at Sir Christopher Wren’s stunning buildings, hear the captivating stories of the resident Chelsea Pensioners - past and present - and learn about what life is like for today’s veterans at The Royal Hospital.

On Tuesday 18th September 2018 Leave Wisborough Green Three Crowns 11-15am Arrive Chelsea Hospital 1-30pm for a Guided tour by one of the Pensioners for 90 minutes around the site, and a further 30 minutes for the museum and shop.

Total cost £42-00 per person. £10-00 deposit secures place by 1st June 2018 with balance to be paid by 15th June 2018.

To reserve a place on the 16 seat Minibus, please contact Reg Hickman on 01403 701886 or e-mail: reghickman5@gmail.com ASAP As we will be travelling over the lunch time period, I have arranged with Tim at the Three Crowns for anyone who would like to have a brunch at 10am. This needs to be booked in advance and paid on the day.

Thank you, Reg Hickman

Wisborough Gre Football Club Well, a difficult time to report. The season is nearly over but the 1 st XI still have 8 games to go as I am writing this. The pitch has been totally unplayable for all of January, February and March due to the spiking that took place in the autumn. They have unfortunately been relegated this season but that might not have been a surprise having been promoted for the last 3 seasons in a row. The 2nd XI still have 8 games to go as well and also look as if they may be relegated this season. Let's hope they manage a few wins and survive. We all look forward to a successful season next year and hopefully 2 teams playing again.

For Club fixtures please check the web site www.full-time.thefa.com. This is not always reliable but is the best place to look for fixtures.

Cricket Club Winter nets have happened for the Seniors and Colts at Cranleigh School. By the time you read this, nets should have started on a Thursday and Friday evening on the Green . Please contact James Sadler if you would like to attend and he will give you details.

The 2018 season starts the last weekend in April.

First league games coming up first weekend in May. 1st XI playing in Division 5 and 2nd XI playing in Division 8 of the Sussex Cricket League.

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League Fixtures for May 2018: Sat 5th - 1st XI Arundel Away / 2nd XI – Horsham Trinity 2nd XI Home Sat 12th - 1st XI Barns Green Home / 2nd XI – Stirlands 2nd XI Away Sat 19th – 1st XI Worthing Chips Away / Crawley Eagles 4th XI Home Sat 26th – 1st XI Southwater Home / Southwater 2nd XI Away

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New players are always welcome 1st XI captain James Sadler on 07973 414645 League website: http://sussexcricketleague.play-cricket.com Ken Vickery Stoolball Depending on the weather you may have seen the Stoolball team practicing in the sun over the last 2 weeks on the Green...... or you may have seen us in wellies and waterproofs! The season starts in earnest for the Team in May, but due to the pitch all of our League games are away this month.

Hopefully the weather will be kind to allow the League games to get underway.

We are still looking for players to play- Monday and Wednesday nights are league and friendly games, Sundays we have tournaments. We know how hard it is to juggle families, children and work but it is great to get out to play even one day a week.

Follow us on our Facebook page for updates of matches and to contact us if you would like to come to a practice evening!

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The fixtures for May are : Sun 6th - Loxwood tournament Wed 9th - Yapton away Sun 13th - League tournament at Stedham Mon 14th - Stedham away Sun 20th - Kirdford tournament Mon 21st - Fittleworth Home Wed 23rd - Loxwood Away.

If you would like to contact the team for details of matches or practices please ring 07818 413818 .... and let’s hope the weather improves!

Clare Steere, Vice Captain

RunWisborough 13th May 2018 What a great day we had last year! Thankfully, the weather was a little cooler and let’s pray the rain stays away again this year. The run is slightly later this year due to the bank holiday and we are once again raising funds for the new Pavilion. We expect about 600 runners this year with about 200 children in the colour run around the Green. The course will be pretty much as it was last year but we’ve removed the leg up to the church which some of the faster runners felt had too many tight turns and got congested. Instead, we have an extended loop northwards on Durbans Road.

Our race management company, NiceWork, have advised that for the safety of runners, marshals and spectators we must have some road closures put in place. We have had a couple of instances where marshals at the extremities of the course have been physically threatened so having proper road closure notifications and diversions should ensure this doesn’t occur. We hope that this will cause as little inconvenience to residents as possible and ask for your patience and support. The closures will mainly affect through traffic which will be diverted away from the course. Importantly, residents will still be allowed access in and out of their properties but there may be similar delays as previous years while the main body of runners passes. The affected roads are Durbans Road, Kirdford Road (up to Skiff Lane) and Newpound Road (up to Fishers Farm).

We are excited to announce that The Blues Issue will be playing live from the Pavilion balcony to wrap up the event in lively style – thank you - The Blues Issue! As usual, in addition to the 5k and 10k runs there will be a kid’s colour run, sponsored by Fishers Farm, for children aged from 4 to 10 and a bouncy castle (proceeds to the Scouts). There will be plenty of food and refreshments for runners and spectators alike so we encourage everyone to come along and enjoy the day!

We are lucky to have all of our previous years’ sponsors supporting us again; Lynn Murray & Co, Dairy Crest, AirWave, BozHolidays, Village Shop to name a few. They are joined by new sponsors Christ’s Hospital School (Gold Sponsor), BluecoatSports, Meadow Arts and Katherine Finn among others.

We really hope we can replicate the success of previous years so fingers crossed the weather is as good. Support along the route really helps add to the atmosphere so please come out to cheer people on from your front gardens if you can’t get to the Green! Finally, if you’re not running (there’s still time to enter!), but can help on the day please drop me a line at info@runwisborough.co.uk or call me on 01403 700727.

Michael Gadd, Secretary WGSA

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‘Time for God’ All-age Worship Sunday 13th May at 10.30am

Whether you’re a runner or a walker (Run Wisborough) don’t forget to sign our Wedding Card for Prince Harry and Megan Markel, which we will be creating during our Royal Wedding themed service. Other activities we have planned are: the opportunity to decorate an individual wedding cake and fly a model of Prince Harry’s helicopter and launch a rocket to celebrate!

During our Good Friday Time For God service (30th March 2018) we created individual Good Friday gardens, made Easter cards, decorated Easter biscuits and coloured a frieze on the events of Holy Week and Easter day. The service concluded with refreshments including hot cross buns.

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Playing in the Snow - Remember March?

After a very snowy Friday, and one of a handful of schools that didn't close, the children took advantage of the laying snow on the Village Green after school. It was lovely to watch the children and Spaniel enjoy a spontaneous snowball fightthrowing snowballs for the dog to unsuccessfully catch - children being outdoors playing….

Donna Pont

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Recipe of the Month PEPPERMINT BROWNIES Who doesn’t love a decent chocolate brownie?! Soft and gooey inside with a slightly crunchy topping!

This recipe simply suggests adding peppermint flavouring but if not a mint chocolate fan, swap in orange, almond or rose essence instead.

Ingredients  200g (7 oz) butter, plus extra to grease  150g (5 oz) dark chocolate, roughly chopped  275g (10 oz) light brown soft sugar  2 large eggs  1 tsp vanilla extract  150g (5 oz) plain flour  Few drops peppermint extract, to taste (or flavouring of your choice)  Sifted icing sugar, to decorate

Method 1. To make the brownie, preheat oven to 180 C (160 C fan) or mark 4. Grease and line a 20.5 cm (8”) square tin with baking parchment. In a large pan, gently heat 33 the butter and chocolate until melted.

2. Take pan off the heat and mix in sugar, followed by the eggs and vanilla (the mixture will become smooth and glossy as you mix). Sift over the flour and stir in the peppermint (if using or other flavouring) until well combined. Pour the mixture into the tin and bake for 25-30 mins until a crust forms. Cool completely in tin.

3. Lift the brownie out of its tin and cut into 16 squares. Arrange the pieces on a wire rack set over a baking tray or board, dust with icing sugar and serve warm or at room temperature with vanilla ice-cream, if you like.

(Recipe Courtesy of Good Housekeeping magazine 2014 )

Judie Donovan

ST PETER’S FAIRTRADING - FIGHTING POVERTY THROUGH TRADE As a result of our appeal for people to sponsor our monthly table rent at the Village Market, we are delighted to report that we have had offers that cover the remaining months of 2018. We really appreciate this amazing support.

Further good news, we raised a total of £400 at the Big Brew Coffee morning for Traidcraft Exchange which the UK Government has agreed to match - so our £400 contribution becomes £800!

With many thanks Gillian, Gill and Val

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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 starting on 1st January.

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

Destinations for May 2018 Tues 1st Wed 2nd Fri 4th Tues 8th Fri 11th Tues 15th Fri 18th Tues 22nd Fri 25th Tues 29th

Horsham & Sainsbury Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Club Cranleigh & Notcutts Horsham & Sainsbury Chichester & Sainsbury Horsham & Sainsbury Guildford Town Centre Horsham & Sainsbury Worthing & Sainsbury Horsham & Sainsbury

Depart 9.30 am 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

At time of writing both the Wimbledon and Isle of Wight visits are fully booked but Kate is keeping a standby list in case a seat becomes available, so please give her a call if you would like to go.

We have visits booked now each month to the end of the year, and on Wednesday 4th July we will be visiting the Gosport Submarine Museum.

Please keep this date in your diary if you are interested and there will be more information about this outing in the June Ad Vincula.

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Wisborough Green History - JAMES E In this, the final part, the fabrication of the coachwork, electrical work, painting, etc. by the engineering department follows on from the details of the trimming department last month . . .

Whilst in the early days Jim's business did the trimming and carpeting of vintage Bentleys, he gradually extended his skills to include renovation and repair to parts of the coachwork until he was able to fabricate and rebuild an entire car, excluding of course the actual mechanical parts such as engine, gearbox and transmission. Nowadays this function is covered by the engineering department and comprises roughly two thirds of the company's business. It covers the fabrication of the car’s bodywork, hood and wiring followed by repainting and road testing.

Before the building of new coachwork or effecting a repair can begin, a full size drawing is needed. The coachwork consists of a framework of high quality seasoned ash; this is used as it has a high load resistance, is flexible and less inclined to split than similar timber. The framework is constructed piece by piece on the chassis according to the drawing and then covered in plywood or aluminium panelling to complete the body 36 shape. Much machining is required especially where doors have to be constructed and to fit perfectly. Mahogany type redwoods are used for polished interior woodwork. Birch plywood is used for the construction of the seating and interior work including trim panels. All of this work has to be completed before the trimming can be undertaken.

The hood is reconstructed and usually recovered in mohair hooding that is both durable and resilient being considered superior to the original cotton based fabric.

There are many areas where metal working is required in the production of running boards, mudguards, tool boxes, etc. using steel or aluminium. Brass is also used where parts are cast for the windscreen and other fittings. The photos show Duncan Tamplin tackling a Bentley chassis and a part completed Bentley.

The electrical equipment and wiring need to be installed. Whilst this is nothing like as complex as that fitted to modern cars, the electronics are of an obsolete technology using such devices as magnetos and dynamos although when cleaned and adjusted will give years of further service due in part to the high production standards of the time. The wiring itself has to be tailored to suit each individual vehicle and completed using authentic cotton braided cable. All cables are plain black on early cars and faults can be difficult to trace and locate. Wiring designs are based on original wiring diagrams, adapted to allow for additional fitments, such as indictors and engine cooling fans. A popular addition to the circuitry is an Auxiliary socket for a modern sat-nav or mobile phone charger.

E PEARCE (SUSSEX) LTD (Concluded) The chassis and coachwork fittings are repaired or fabricated on the premises using original patterns. Original instruments are in short supply and their internal components are difficult and time consuming to repair.

Fortunately many cars have retained their original existing instruments and these are easily renovated by removing the dials to clean the glass and paint the rims. Sometimes instruments have to be sent to a specialist repairer when further repairs or calibration is required.

After all of the rebuilding is completed, the cars are repainted. Modern paints are generally used as they are more durable although the traditional cellulose paints are still available. Most of the painting is undertaken away from the premises although the paintwork for minor repairs is completed in-house. Colour schemes are very important and great care is taken to choose the correct colour combination to suit the original finish as getting a match with existing faded paintwork can be difficult.

Road testing is an important part of the repair or renovation to detect any minor problems. David takes personal responsibility for this; the distance required varies considerably depending on the type of work 37 that has been undertaken. It's often just a short drive locally but occasionally a longer running-in period is required that can be as much as 500 miles. After all is well, the customer visits prior to completion to sign-off and agree the work that has been undertaken. This will often involve a test drive, followed by afternoon tea and a chat with all staff involved. At this stage a photographic record of the restoration progress is presented as a record of the work completed. The photos show Jack Bonniface silver soldering a windscreen and lastly, David and James Pearce.

This description of the engineering work brings the series to an end. It has covered the history of Butts Works from its beginning in the 1920s until Jim took over in 1969 and then up to the present day. Jim and David currently have over a hundred years coach building expertise between them and from the early days they have enjoyed many happy times working with a highly skilled and supportive team. Customers have become friends and Jim and David are most grateful for the valued support of their employees, neighbours and villagers over the years. Although David now runs the company, supported by his managers Duncan Tamplin and Barry Harvey, Jim is on hand for advice when required and has plenty of vintage motoring experiences to share.

Richard B

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G R Kilford & Co. Restorers of Fine Antique Furniture Bespoke furniture made to order 1 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Road, Wisborough Green, Billingshurst, West Sussex RH14 ODY Telephone: (01403) 786 272

Restoring furniture for over 35 years.

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Special Cruises on the Wey & Arun Canal, Loxwood The first of the popular Cream Tea Voyages will be on Thursday 24th May. These trips offer an opportunity to appreciate the beautiful West Sussex countryside while enjoying a cup of tea and delicious scones, cream and jam.

The trips take approximately 1½ hours and depart at 2.15pm and 4.30pm. Tickets cost £14 per person and should be booked in advance. Cream tea cruises will also be running in June, July, August and September (see website for details).

Pirates & Princesses Adventure Trips: 31st May, 26th July, 9th & 22nd August If you are looking for something different to do with the children during half-term (or the summer holidays - yes, some people book many months in advance!) then why not join in the fun of a Pirates & Princesses Adventure Trip on the canal on Thursday 31st May. Come in fancy dress and enjoy some good swashbuckling fun with ‘sea’ battles to try and defeat the 39 pirates, rescue the princess and take possession of the treasure chest! The trips will last approximately 1½ hours and will depart at 11.00am and 2.00pm. Tickets cost £12 per person to include light refreshments, and a share of the captured treasure for all the children. Booking in advance is strongly recommended.

Picnic & Pimm’s Sunset Cruise: Friday 8th June The first evening cruise of the season offers passengers the opportunity to experience a leisurely summer evening trip on the canal sipping a glass of Pimm’s and tucking into a delicious individual picnic. 7.30pm to 10pm. Tickets cost £20 per person.

Bookings are also being taken for the special Father’s Day Bacon Butty Brunch Trips (Sunday 17th June, 9.45am and 12 noon), the Midsummer Supper Cruise (Friday 22nd June), the extremely popular Ploughman’s & Pimm’s Evening Cruises (Friday 6th July and Friday 3rd August) and the Quiz & Nibbles Cruise (17th August).

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

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Tim Edwardes Tree Surgery & Garden Maintenance

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We’ll take care of your birds in a safe, friendly, free range area.

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The Gardener’s Calendar

by Ian Clemens

 Continue earthing-up potatoes and harden off outdoor tomatoes, courgettes and pumpkins for planting early next month.  Thin out direct-sown vegetables such as spinach, carrot and lettuce seedlings then water the rows well.  Plant out brassicas and leeks to their final positions.  Weed around your onions and garlic to reduce competition for nutrients and water. Applying an onion fertiliser will boost growth.  Hang pheromone traps in plum and apple trees.  Surround strawberries with straw to protect fruit and net them to keep birds off.  Erect netting around your soft fruit plants to prevent birds eating your crop.  Remove blossom and fruits from newly planted fruit trees to allow them to establish properly during their first year.  Take cuttings of tender perennials such as Fuchsia, Argyranthemum and Pelargoniums (geraniums).  Harden off half-hardy plants by leaving them outside during the day and bringing back under cover at night for 7 to 10 days before planting outdoors.  Don't be tempted to cut down or tie up the foliage of spring-flowering bulbs, let them die down naturally.

Bus Strategy Consultation Have your say The county council is developing a new bus strategy to explore ways in which we can work with bus companies and other partners to help sustain and improve services.

We would like to hear opinions on our proposals for the new strategy and if there is anything else people think we should include. This feedback will inform our approach to and investment in bus services and community transport between 2018 and 2026.

Further information and the online questionnaire is available at www.westsussex.gov.uk/buses or by calling 01243 642105 for an information pack.

The closing date for the consultation is 6 June, 2018

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R G OIL BOILER SERVICES Servicing – Breakdowns – Commissioning Full Heating/Domestic Installations & Maintenance Bathroom Replacements Robin Gilfoyle

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Local Club and Society News Wisborough Green Short Mat Bowls Club On Tuesday 20th March we travelled to Alfold for a friendly match, with the teams winning one mat each. On mat 1 (Jane, Marilyn, Shirley and David) winning 26-6 and on mat 2 (Evelyn, Reg, George and Pauline) losing 12-26. This gave a match result of 38-32, a victory by 6 shots.

We then travelled to Ashington for a friendly match on Thursday evening 22nd March, with Wisborough winning on two mats and losing on one. Mat 1 (Linda, Marilyn, Shirley and David) winning 15-12, Mat 2 (Colin, Dawn, Gavin and Dave) winning 15-11 and Mat 3 (Jean, Evelyn, George and Pauline) losing 13-21, giving a Match Result of 43-44.

On Thursday 5th April we went to Cowfold for a friendly match. In a well contested match honours were even, Mat 1 (Jane, Monica, David and Bernard) won 17-13 and Mat 2 (Gavin, Linda, Marilyn and Lorraine) lost 16-20, giving a Match Result of 33-33.

The Club held an Easter Rinks Competition on 9th April, it was well attended with 6 teams and 24 players taking part. The teams all played 4 games against random opponents with George Shipway, Carol Herbert, Dawn Smith and Ann Beasley finishing in 3rd place with 12 points. In second place with 13 points were Pauline Shipway, Lorraine Berry, Jean Hoddinott and Ann Lewis. Congratulations go to Dave Herbert, Shirley Bundy, Reg Snelgar and Simon Herbert who took top spot with 17 points.

We entertained Ashington in a friendly match on Tuesday afternoon 10th April.

In a very enjoyable match, played in great spirit, Wisborough ran out winners by 8 43 shots. The teams each won one mat, on Mat 1 (George, Marilyn, David and Monica) winning 24-12. On Mat 2 (Jane, Lorraine, Shirley and Pauline) lost 16-20, giving a Match Result of 40-32.

Upcoming Fixtures: 22nd May - Alfold 2:00pm (away), 4th June - Captains Day 10pm (home), 13th June - Walberton 6:30pm (away) Monica Enticknap, Captain

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

Contact Philip Midwinter on 01403 700402 for more details.

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The Cricketers Arms The Heart of Wisborough Green 01403 700369

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

All fresh home cooked food.

Good quality beer.

Live music Friday/Saturday evenings from 9pm.

Theme food evenings.

Check website for dates.

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Web www.cricketersarms.com Email – craig@cricketersarms.com Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

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

Sue Killingbeck, Secretary (Tel: 01403 700704)

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

Contact: Mr Brian Smith 700346.

Wisborough Green Horticultural Society Plant Sale - Saturday 5th May at 2pm On the Little Green

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Do come along and see what we have to offer – at very reasonable prices! The donated fuchsia cuttings from Sinnocks Nursery will be available (free) – this is to grow on for Class 120 in the schedule for the August show. If you have anything to donate (plants or horticultural “stuff”) please place by Sally Hicks’ garage the day before or on the Saturday morning when we are setting up. This is an important fundraiser for us AND teas are available plus maybe some helpful advice!

OUTING to WAKEHURST on Wednesday 13th June.

We need more people for this trip so do please check your diary – the gardens will be looking great. Please contact Kate Steele (01798 813357).

JUNE SHOW on Sunday 17 th June........an advance notice to peruse your schedules!

The LAST TALK on Alstroemeria was well received – Ben Cross was so passionate about his nursery. He brought two enormous tubs of flowers that all sold – our nearest supplier of his flowers is Laura’s Garden flower shop (next door to the now defunct Barclays bank in Billingshurst). Congratulations to Helen Vause who won the five stems competition at the winter talks.

WGHS

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Next Market: Thursday 10th May 2018 Wisborough Green Village Hall 9.00am – 12.30pm

April Market Due to an unfortunate combination of retirement, ill health and school holidays the number of stalls at the market was lower than normal, as was the number of visitors.

But our core stalls were with us as usual selling their high quality produce, and we welcomed newcomer Ascog Wool, of whom more later.

May Market The May market is shaping-up be a bumper event. Wisborough Green Primary School will have a stall selling their produce as one of their educational projects. JubyLee Bakes, Ascog Wool and Philippa Lake Photography (see details below) are new stallholders who will add a new dimension to the produce and services for sale.

JubyLee Bakes Are a group of young adults with special needs who took the initiative to create their own business and became winners of the 2016 Young Start-up Talent Gatwick Diamond Competition. ‘Our work makes us smile and we hope our bakes will make you smile too’.

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Ascog Wool Beautifully designed hand-made woollen products exclusively from Ascog Farm on the Isle of Bute, Scotland. Natural colours from their undyed Shetland wool. Browse the website to find out more – www. ascogwool.co.uk Philippa Lake Photography A new venture by local a photographer specialising in photography of babies. Come and see her exhibition and book a home visit: philippa.lake@sky.com Are you a village organisation looking to recruit new members? Why not try a stall at the village market? WGFMplus is offering a FREE STALL to one village organisation each month to help you promote your club or organisation.

Interested?

Contact Ray Vernalls on 01403 701004 or email: wisboroughmarket@gmail.com Follow us on social media for updates, photographs and market chat: Facebook: www.facebook.com/WisboroughGreenFarmersandVillageMarket Instagram: www.instagram.com/wisboroughmarket Twitter: www.twitter.com @WGvillagemarket

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Arts Society Meetings The Arts Society - West Sussex On Tuesday 1st May, the talk by Christopher Rogers will be

'Sir John Soane: Architect of a Lost London' A collector and connoisseur, Soane was a leading architect at the beginning of the 19th century On Tuesday 5th June, Sue Rollin will give a talk on

Constantinople & Istanbul - A Tale of Two Cities Two names for one city which straddles Asia and Europe.

Byzantine churches, Ottoman mosques and many other aspects of life makes Istanbul one of the most fascinating cities in the world Meetings are held in Fittleworth Village Hall at 2pm. Doors open at 1.40. Tea and coffee will be served after the lecture. Contact Jackie Buckler on 01903 411086 or email: jackiebuckler@sky.com Visitors most welcome - £5 theartssocietywestsussex.org 48

The Arts Society - South Downs On Wednesday 2 May, Tobias Capwell will speak on

The Scoliotic Knight: Reconstructing the real Richard III On Wednesday 6 June, Daniel Snowman will speak on

The Hitler Emigrés: Their impact on British cultural and artistic life All meetings are held in Fittleworth Village Hall at 10.30am. Coffee from 9.50am.

Visitors warmly welcomed (£5). Please call 01403 785302 www.theartssocietysouthdowns.org.uk

Flag Raising Dates 9 May

Europe Day

19 May

Royal Wedding (Harry & Meghan)

WI Report For our April meeting on the 5th about two dozen (24 for the millennials!) keen dancers were taught how to jive by Stacey and her partner. I don’t think Strictly need worry but we all had a good time and actually looked like we knew how to do it at the end. The meeting was rounded off by Stacey and partner giving a demonstration of how it should be done!

Our next meeting on the 3rd May will be to discuss the resolution ‘Mental Health Matters’. The NFWI urges all WI members to recognise the importance of parity between mental health and physical health and take action to make it as acceptable to talk about mental health issues as much as physical health issues, and to lobby government for better support for mental illness.

I hope you all have a good think about this one and read up about the resolution in the April edition of WI Life for more information.

See you there. All potential members are welcome.

Mary Benson (President) 01403 700284

Weather Watch Wisborough Green rainfall for March was 94mm (last year 108mm – 10 yr average 59mm). Over the UK as a whole it was the wettest March for 10 years. We are all aware it needs to dry up – at time of writing (April 14th) the spring has hardly been spring-like!

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Early in March the Beast from the East and the mini Beast certainly caused widespread disruption elsewhere.

Warmest temperature for March was 16.6°c at Colwyn Bay in Wales. Again as I write I don’t think we have reached that which is surely unusual for the first half of April.

So for May. “Ne’er cast a clout till May is out”. Does May mean the month or does it mean the Hawthorn flower (known as May)? Not sure – but I do remember in 1976 we had snow on the first day of June and flaming June by the end of the week! .

Weathervane

Village Hall 50 Club Draw The winner of the April Draw is Mrs B Green who wins £50 The winner of the second prize of £20 is Grace Carter The May draw will be at 6.30 pm on Wednesday 9 May at the Three Crowns and any member or prospective member who would like to attend will be very welcome.

After running the 50 Club for ten years I am looking to pass it on to another member of the community so if anyone is interested, please contact me.

Ruth Andrews, 01403 700671

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SMALL CRAFT INVITED TO JOIN RIVER RALLY Canoeists, kayakers and small boat owners have been invited to join a friendly flotilla exploring the River Arun. The occasion is the annual rally on the waterway between Pulborough and Pallingham Quay organised by the Wey & Arun Canal Trust. This year’s event is on Sunday, 13th May, celebrating the long tradition of boats navigating a river which was once part of a route from London to the South Coast.

“We were delighted with last year’s event and we had a colourful array of small craft travelling along the Arun,” said Trust chairman Sally Schupke. “It was a fun event and everyone enjoyed themselves. Lots of canoeists said that they wouldn’t have thought of venturing on the river by themselves, but in a group it made it a lot more enjoyable.”

The Arun is tidal as far as Pallingham Bridge and the rally date has been chosen to ensure the tide is high enough for small craft to navigate a picturesque section of the waterway. The aim is to reach the site of the original junction of the canal with the river and then go on to Pallingham Bridge, the limit of the river’s tidal section. The 15th century Stopham Bridge is another historic feature on the route.

Launching at Pulborough is planned from 11.15am to midday onwards at Pulborough for small boats which need to use the slipway there. At Stopham bridge it will be from 12-12.45pm to take advantage of the rising tide. There will be a break at Pallingham Quay and, if time and water levels permit, participants can also stop for refreshments at the White Hart by Stopham Bridge.

Those who would like to join the rally you can book places online at https://weyarun.org.uk/ events35 or email rallies@weyandarun.co.uk.

Wey & Arun Canal Trust’s annual sponsored walk Do you like exploring new canal routes? And do you also like walking? Well, the Wey & Arun Canal Trust can offer you a day discovering little known traces of the former Portsmouth & Arundel Canal. This annual walk for charity is being held on Sunday 3rd June and starts from Walberton Village Hall. The 12 mile route takes in Binsted, the banks of the River Arun, Ford and Yapton before returning to Walberton to collect cars.

A fascinating glimpse of canal structures can be seen along the way, including the entrance to the Portsmouth & Arundel Canal at Ford, and the enchanting Norman church of Ford. The walk even takes you under a buried canal bridge hidden in a new housing estate, and another one in Yapton that you come upon quite by chance. One of the refreshment stops is right by the site of the Hollingworth swing bridge.

The PORTSMOUTH & ARUNDEL CANAL which opened in 1823 and was abandoned in 1855 never having been a financial success. The canal was part of a larger scheme for the construction of a secure inland canal route from London (R.Thames) to Portsmouth, which would allow craft to move between the two without having to venture into the English Channel and possibly encounter enemy ships or natural disaster. It formed the southernmost half of the waterway link of which the Wey & Arun Canal formed the northern route from the Arun at Pallingham, north of Pulborough, to Shalford, the River Wey and hence London. The P&A was 28 miles long and passed through 6 locks, 2 of which were at Ford to take the waterway from the Arun on to its inland route.

So what are you waiting for? All you need to do is download a sponsor form (lunch and refreshments are included) and ask a few friends to sponsor you for the day. There is also the possibility to participate in only the morning or afternoon. Please request details from poddle@weyandarun.co.uk Registration starts at Walberton Village Hall (The Street, Walberton, Arundel BN18 0PJ) between 9-11am to check in and get the walking guide. See https://weyarun.org.uk/poddle for further details, or email poddle@weyandarun.co.uk If you don’t walk to walk, but would like to support this local charity, personal donations can be made via our website www.weyandarun.co.uk or email poddle@weyandarun.co.uk to sponsor the last walker.

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Church Cleaning Roster (Saturdays) 5 May

Mrs Mosley & Mrs Scrase

12 May

Mr & Mrs Edmonds

19 May

Mr & Mrs Grengs

26 May

Mr Pinkham & Mrs Brett

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

Church Flower Arranging Roster (Fridays)

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4 May

Helen Broadley

11 May

Helen Broadley

18 May

Helen Vause

25 May

Helen Vause

CLEANERS & FLOWER ARRANGERS PLEASE NOTE: During the building works in church please take extra care.

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

Rev. Clive Jenkins 700339 email: vicarage@stpeterswg.org.uk Mr Jamie Daniell 752846 TBA TBA Mrs Sue Nicholls 700827 TBA TBA Mrs Sue Nicholls 700827 Mr David Warwick 700262 Mr Malcolm Brinson 01730 816101

Ministry Support Team Co-ordinators Bell Ringers Mr Robin Miles Cleaners Mrs Jill Brett Flowers Mrs Maggie Edwards Readers Mrs Val Mourilyan Chalice, Sacristans, Intercessors Mrs Henrietta Warwick 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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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 Conservative Association Wisborough Green Fete Society Wisborough Green Mountain Rescue Wisborough Green Trust Wisborough Green Website Wisborough Green Website Editor Women’s Institute

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Mr Brian Smith 700346 Nina Lambkin 701027 Mr Steve Calder-Smith 700821 Mrs Aija Hamilton 700588 Mr Craig Vit 700369 Mrs Pam Warburton 701903 Philip Midwinter 700402 Mr Jim Gavin 700220 Mrs Pat Farmer 700492 Mrs Brenda Karn-Smith 701076 Mrs Priscilla Pinkham 700114 Mr Peter Drummond 01798 865546 Mrs Louise Davies 701102 101 Mrs Clare Lonsdale 700280 Ms Mariamne Scott-Kerr 07775 627653 David Ribbens 01483 200688 Carol Pearson 700536 David Ribbens 01483 200688 Mr Ian Elliott 700474 Mrs Hilary Edmonds 700623 Mrs Gillian Gough 700157 Mr Keith Carter 700502 Mr Brian Smith 700346 Mrs Alison Luke 700752 Mr Philip Midwinter 700402 Mrs Beth Ellis 700083 Mr Keith Carter 700502 Mrs Jennie Burr 700607 Mrs Angela Craddock 700336 Mrs Sheila Armistead 700319 Mrs Priscilla Pinkham 700114 Ms Andrea Leighton 700435 Mr Brian Smith 700346 Mr Richard Bairstow 700140 www.wisboroughgreen.org Mrs Louise Davies, PC Clerk 701102 or clerk@wisboroughgreenpc.org Mrs Mary Benson 700284

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What’s Happening in May Tue 01 Wed 02 Thur 03 Fri 04 Sat 05 Sun 06 Tue 08 Wed 09 Thur 10 Fri 11 Sun 13 Tue 15 54

Thur 17 Fri 18 Tue 22 Thur 24 Fri 25 Sun 27 Mon 28 Thur 31

Wizzy Tots Baby & Toddler Group (p 14) Arts Society - West Sussex (p 48) Purple Bus (p 25) Arts Society - South Downs (p 48) Mobile Library WI Meeting (p 49) Xpresso Coffee Morning (p 14) Make Space Craft Group (p 34) Horticultural Society Plant Sale (p 45) Rogation Sunday Farm Walk (p 6) Wizzy Tots Baby & Toddler Group (p 14) History Society Meeting (p 45) Purple Bus (p 25) Village Hall 50 Club Draw (p 49) Farmer’s & Village Market Plus (p 47) Xpresso Coffee Morning (p 14) Vicarage Tea Party (p 31) ‘Time for God’ - Royal Wedding Theme (p 30) RunWISBOROUGH (p 27 & 28) WACT Small Boat River Rally (p 51) Wizzy Tots Baby & Toddler Group (p 14) Dying Matter Resources Fair (p 15) Purple Bus (p 25) Parish Council Meeting St Peter’s Luncheon Club (p 7) Mobile Library Xpresso Coffee Morning (p 14) Wizzy Tots Baby & Toddler Group (p 14) Purple Bus (p 25) WACT Cream Tea Voyages (p 39) Xpresso Coffee Morning (p 14) The Works New Premises Open Day (p 46) OPEN GARDENS (p 29) OPEN GARDENS (p 29) Mobile Library

WG Village Hall 9.30 - 11.00 am Fittleworth Village Hall 2.00 pm Layby by the Green 7.00 - 9.00 pm Fittleworth Village Hall 10.30 am The Pavilion WG 2.55 - 3.15 pm WG Village Hall 8.00 pm WG Village Hall 9.00 - 11.30 am WG Village Hall 9.30 - 11.30 am Little Green (Sundial) 2.00 pm Burchetts Farm 3.00 pm WG Village Hall 9.30 - 11.00 am Comm Rm, WG Village Hall 10.30 am Layby by the Green 7.00 - 9.00 pm The Three Crowns 6.30 pm WG Village Hall 9.00 am - 12.30 pm WG Village Hall 9.00 - 11.30 a The Vicarage 2.30 - 4.30 pm St Peter’s, WG 10.30 am The Green, WG 10.30 am Pulborough 11.15 onwards WG Village Hall 9.30 - 11.00 am WG Village Hall 1.30 - 4.30 pm Layby by the Green 7.00 - 9.00 pm Comm Rm, WG Village Hall 7.45 pm WG Village Hall 12.15 pm The Pavilion WG 2.55 - 3.15 pm WG Village Hall 9.00 - 11.30 am WG Village Hall 9.30 - 11.00 am Layby by the Green 7.00 - 9.00 pm Loxwood Canal Cntr 2.15 & 4.30 pm WG Village Hall 9.00 - 11.30 am Wharf Farm, Newbridge All Day Wisborough Green 11.30 am - 5.00 pm Wisborough Green 11.30 am - 5.00 pm The Pavilion WG 2.55 - 3.15 pm

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