Ad Vincula Magazine May 2019

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RunWisborough 19 May 2019 at 10.30am (see p 26 & 27 for details)

Wisborough Green Parish Magazine

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AD VINCULA Wisborough Green Church and Community News

Highlights May 2019

Ad Vincula Team

St Peter ad Vincula Calendar ....................................................... 4 Pastoral Letter / Prayer ................................................................ 5 Prayer Cont. / Dates for Diary / From the Registers ..................... 6 Pilgrimage to the Holy Land 2020 / FSW News ........................... 7 From the Editor / Parish Council News ........................................ 9 WG Primary School News / Vacancy for School Governor ........ 11 Nature Notes .............................................................................. 13 St Peter’s Sponsored Activities ........................................... 14 - 15 Ad Vincula “How Far Can you Go” / Christian Aid “Big Brekkie” 17 WG Scout Group Update / PACT News ..................................... 19 Wey & Arun Canal Trust News ................................................... 21 WG Neighbourhood Plan Review / Abseil for Parkinson’s UK ... 23 Village Hall News / Crawley Homeless Shelter Thank You ....... 25 RunWisborough 2019 ......................................................... 26 - 27 Notice Board ........................................................................ 28 - 29 Weald School News / WG School Summer Festival 2019 ......... 30 Messy Church with an Easter Theme ........................................ 31 Recipe of the Month ................................................................... 33 WG Minibus Page ...................................................................... 35 Wisborough Green History .................................................. 36 - 37 Gardener’s Calendar / Minibus Outings July to December ........ 39 The Parishes Wildlife Group ....................................................... 41 Village Organisations - News & Notices .............................. 43 - 49 Flag Raising Dates ..................................................................... 45 A poem - Growing Old / WG Noticeboard Facebook Group....... 51 Church Cleaning / Flower Rosters / Directory ............................ 52 Village Directory ......................................................................... 53 What’s Happening ...................................................................... 54

Roland Zilz

Disclaimer:

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

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

Cover Picture - Pictures from RunWisborough 2018

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

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

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

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St Peter ad Vincula Calendar for May Wednesday

1 May

Sunday 5 May 3rd Sunday of Easter Tuesday

7 May

Wednesday

8 May

Sunday 12 May 4th Sunday of Easter

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NO Holy Communion NO 8am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.30am Sung Communion 4.30pm Prayer Group to 5.00pm (at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Road) 10.00am Holy Communion 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.30am Time for God All Age Service Theme - Christian Aid

Tuesday

14 May

Wednesday

15 May

10.00am Holy Communion

Thursday

16 May

12.15pm St Peter’s Luncheon Club in the Village Hall

Friday

17 May

8.45am Christian Aid Big Brekkie

Sunday 19 May 5th Sunday of Easter Tuesday

21 May

Wednesday

22 May

Friday

24 May

Sunday 26 May 6h Sunday of Easter Tuesday

28 May

Wednesday

29 May

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

8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.30am Sung Communion 4.30pm Prayer Group to 5.00pm (at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Road) 10.00am Holy Communion 3.15pm St Peter’s Messy Church in the Village Hall 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.30am Family Communion 4.30pm Prayer Group to 5.00pm (at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Road) 10.00am Holy Communion

Thursday 30 May ASCENSION DAY

9.00am Morning Prayer followed by Breakfast

Sunday 2 June 7th Sunday of Easter

8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.30am Sung Communion 6.00pm Refresh contemporary worship and praise

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

Pastoral Letter And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. (Micah 6:8b) Christian Aid week this year begins on Sunday 12th May, with the focus of our 10.30 am Service on the verse of Scripture above. The words of the prophet Micah, recorded some six hundred years before the birth of Jesus, paint a picture of a righteous God, despairing at the sin of His chosen people. Judgement will come upon the two kingdoms of Israel and Judah, because of the catalogue of failings to maintain a sense of justice for all, particularly the poor and marginalised, and the extortion of a religious sacrificial system that benefitted the privileged and wealthy.

Christian Aid has, over many years, had an annual appeal to support its work around the world, traditionally by calling house to house and delivering envelopes through the letterbox, which are later collected. However, we shall not be doing that here in Wisborough Green this year. Instead we shall be offering, the ‘Big Brekkie’, on Friday 17th May from 08.45am till 11.30am in St. Peter’s. You can be assured of a warm welcome as you choose from a breakfast menu that will include, the classic bacon butty, selected croissants, fruit salad, delicious homemade cakes and many different beverages and juices. So do come along and support this event, and give generously to the work of Christian Aid. Returning to the Scripture above, Micah’s prophecies were fulfilled, with both Kingdoms being overrun by invaders, and the inhabitants going into exile in foreign lands. Yet, Micah also believed that the Lord God had compassion on His people and would ultimately raise up a Saviour who would deliver not just the Jews, but all people, and He was going to be born in a place called Bethlehem. “But you Bethlehem, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler of Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” (Micah Chapter 5 verse 2).

Hundreds of years later this prophecy was also fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ, whose life, death and resurrection changed the world in which we live, and is still changing it today.

Clive and Marion

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.

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Prayer (Cont.)

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

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

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

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

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5 May 12 May 19 May 26 May

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

Dates for the Diary May 2019 Sunday

12th

Thursday

16th

Friday

17th

10.30am Time For God All-Age Service with activities Christian Aid Theme to begin Christian Aid Week 12.15pm St Peter’s Village Luncheon Club in the Village Hall (see p14 for details of how to join) 8.45-11.30 Xpresso Coffee Morning in Church, including:

The Big Brekkie for Christian Aid serving bacon butties, fruit, croissants, Fair Trade coffee and tea. (see p17) 10am Knit & Natter at Xpresso Wednesday 22nd Friday 24th

2.30-4.00pm Singing for Fun at Wyatt House.

3.15pm Messy Church in the Village Hall.

June 2019 Sunday Friday

2nd 14th

Sunday

30th

6pm Refresh contemporary worship with Andy on the guitar.

Garden Party for St Peter’s Triple Mission Venue & Time to be confirmed.

Picnic after Church for St Peter’s Patronal Festival

From the Registers (March) Baptism:

We welcome into the Lord’s Family Emily Alexandra Nicholls who was baptised at St. Peter’s on Sunday 31st March 2019 .

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land 2020

We are planning, as a church, to take an 8-day parish pilgrimage, led by Clive, to the Holy Land between Monday 27th April and Monday 4th May 2020. We will do this in partnership with McCabe Travel, specialists in pilgrimages to the Holy Land.

We will spend four nights in Jerusalem followed by three nights beside the Sea of Galilee and visit the major places associated with the life and ministry of Christ. The cost will be £1,745*, which includes flights, hotel accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, a sightseeing programme, entrance fees and guide, as well as gratuities.

For single travellers who are unable to find someone willing to share a room, or indeed do not wish to do so, the single supplement is £365. The minimum group size would be 16, which would ensure our own coach and independent itinerary.

If you are interested and would like further information please collect a letter from Church and complete the attached form or contact Pat Farmer on 01403 700492 as soon as possible. (*This price is based on easyJet flights from Gatwick to Tel Aviv. However, easyJet do not publish their programme of flights until later this year. If we do have to travel with British Airways from Heathrow, this price will increase by £100.)

Family Support Work News

At the start of a new financial year for FSW, we are looking at how best we can reach those parts of Sussex which do not currently have a practitioner to support them. There is a real need for support in more rural parts of Sussex including Petworth, Midhurst, Hurst and Sidley/Rye, so we are focussing our efforts on securing funding that will enable us to set up new staff in these areas. We are sadly having to turn away referrals at the moment as we do not have the capacity to support any more families until we can bring new staff in.

Our foodbank is running low on stock at the moment so if you are able to organise a collection we would be incredibly grateful. We are particularly low on tinned fruit, jams/condiments, stir-in sauces and pasta/rice (but we don’t need teabags or soup). Please get in touch with the office if you can help.

March’s work in numbers:  153 individual meetings with families supporting 13 grandparents, 134 parents and 182 children  41 supported meetings with other agencies  23 group sessions supporting 11 grandparents, 184 parents and 107 children  107 food deliveries made Nikki Kerr, Director Fundraising & Marketing

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From the Editor A warm welcome to the May 2019 edition of Ad Vincula.

May sees the return of the now traditional RunWisborough 5k and 10k races along with the kid’s Colour Run (p26-27). Money raised will, once again, go towards the new pavilion.

Other highlights are:  Pilgrimage to the Holy Land planned for 2020 (p7)  Parish Council update on the two new housing developments in the village (below)  Ad Vincula “How Far Can You Go” competition sees two entries from New Zealand within less than 200 miles of each other! (p17)  Update from the 1st Wisborough Scout Group with a plea for volunteers (p19)  A walk along the canal could be beneficial to your health! (p21)  Weald School 3 Peaks 3 Classrooms Challenge (p30)  Easter Theme Messy Church report with pictures (p31)  Check out planned Minibus Outings for the second half of the year (p39)  An original poem by Walter Arthur - Growing Old (p51) I hope you will find something of interest. Do please keep all your articles, comments and photos coming - especially any photos that you think would be suitable for the cover of the magazine. Please send to editor@stpeterswg.org.uk.

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

Parish Council News The following was omitted from the March Newsletter: Great Meadow, Petworth Road: Since the development started, additional vans have appeared in the village causing visibility concerns for pedestrians as well as drivers, and also inconvenience for those who have been blocked in by parked vans. The Parish Council has taken this up with both CDC and the developer, but sadly, despite our best efforts, it has had little effect. We have received assurances from Jones Homes that additional parking is now being provided on site, and as it is the intention to be finished onsite in May, contractor parking will start to tail off. The Parish Council is very mindful that development of the Winterfold site will start within the next couple of months and has requested CDC to make it a condition that contractor parking is provided onsite for the duration of the build.

Winterfold Fields, Durbans Road: Runnymede Homes asked the Parish Council for name suggestions for the site. Yet again the History Society came up trumps with a historical connection. On the 1842 Tithe Map it states that the fields were known as Sexton’s Meadow, First Sexton and Middle Sexton, owned by Mr Tobbitt with Mr Songhurst as tenant. The Parish Council therefore made the suggestion that the site is named Songhurst Meadow, which Runnymede has now put forward to CDC and the Post Office.

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Wisborough Green Primary School News The spring term ended with an explosion of celebrations from musical extravaganza to historical re-enactments! There is never a dull moment at WGPS, every learning experience helps our children to develop character and inspire individuality.

The children sang their hearts out in the spring music concert Sing-sational. The singing was uplifting and a magical escape. I was so proud of each and every individual, so full of musical talent and enthusiasm. Thank you to Mr Harder and the staff team for all their hard work. Sensational!

The children stepped back in time as they embarked on a voyage aboard the Titanic.

Everyone worked hard to prepare and cook a historic three course meal for passengers in first, second and third class. Mutton pie, caviar and jelly and peaches were just some of the delights on the menu. Truly extravagant - especially for those in first class!

We are looking forward to a Summer of Sports with some great opportunities for all children to excel.

We will be welcoming an olympian runner to inspire us to persevere and aim high in all we do. Ian Ford will once again return to support our alternative sports sessions with wheelchair football, archery, go karts, disc golf and many other fun sporting activities.

We will also be taking part in the schools half marathon at Goodwood Race Course in July. Bring your bike to school week encourages all children to learn new bike skills 11 and be safe.

Let's all get fit, have fun and free our minds through the power of physical activity.

Let the summer of fun begin!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Nature Notes Like many local people, I’m sure, we were very sad to hear of the loss of six ducks on the road recently, despite a noble attempt to help one of them – thank you! Then Roland passed on much better news of a family of fourteen ducklings on a pond in Balchins Close. Hooray! And how lovely that two young lads helped them all to cross the road to the village pond.

Now they seem settled there, and we’re going down regularly to check on them. The Mother has been brilliant so far. The rather blurry picture shows her with some under her wings, and the rest tucked tightly round her. At first glance they just looked like an old coat or bag discarded on the grass, so next time I took my binoculars! Once or twice I’ve seen the babies wandering close to the A272. They are getting bigger and more active every day, but we all 13 have fingers tightly crossed now for survival. The heron may take advantage of one or two, as all living creatures need to eat and feed their young. I’m afraid traffic is now one of the main culprits for pointless wildlife losses.

I’ve at last heard chiff-chaffs and other visiting warblers and saw one swallow in the field yesterday. More to follow, I know! Then a deer ran from our approach in the woods, in a way that made me think she was luring us away - from a fawn perhaps?

By the way, if anyone wants any wild garlic, we are knee deep in it here this year! It’s quite nice in a salad…. No sign of orchids round us yet, and I fear the bee orchid near the church may have gone, under a new fence, but Bedham is usually bursting with orchids by May. So maybe a stroll along the lanes there?

And then - why not try the Surrey Hills, an ANOB, and start perhaps somewhere like Leith Hill? This is a fabulous woodland area high up at the end of one of those lanes that gets smaller and twistier the further you go. There was talk of an oil well recently with all the heavy traffic needed – the roadside banks are twice as steep as the ones in Bedham! Mercifully people saw sense and moved on. Some of the trees are extremely old and a lot of stumps are still standing – we had a perfect view of a nuthatch ducking in and out of one, obviously with young on the way. The birdsong was almost deafening at times, from tiny wrens to raucous pheasants. A perfect morning, peace and sunshine, lovely views, and a very nice pub for refreshment!

Whilst litter-picking the other day I hauled out an old milk bottle from the ditch opposite the swings. It was buried nose down and half full of earth. There was a plant growing happily inside, like a ship in a bottle, only more muddy.

A milk bottle greenhouse! Nature wins again!!

P.S. In April Notes I meant to say that the white bird - Raymond – is a blackbird!

Sue J

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

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

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

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

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

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Knit & Natter Craft Group

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

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

Next lunch: Thursday 16

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May at 12.15 for 12.45 in the Village Hall

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please bring gardening tools if you are able.

Dates for May / June 2019 (weather permitting): Tuesday 14th May Tuesday 28th May Tuesday 11th June Tuesday 25th June

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Ad Vincula - “How far can you go?�

Only two entries this month for our little competition but, amazingly, they are both from South Island New Zealand! The distance winner, however, by just 168 miles is Jim Pearce in Waimate, South Island, New Zealand (11,844m). Well done Jim. Right: Jim Pearce in Waimate, South Island, New Zealand (11,844m) Left: Mark, Lux and Beck Slatter in Karamea, end of the West Coast Highway, South Island, New Zealand (11,676m)

Remember to take your copy of Ad Vincula with you wherever you travel and please keep those photos coming in! You can email them to: editor@stpeterswg.org.uk or post them on our Facebook Site: https://www.facebook.com/stpeterwg/.

Christian Aid Week 2019 Big Brekkie - Friday 17 May Christian Aid Week 2019 will be different from previous years, as the Big Brekkie arrives in Wisborough Green.

The Big Brekkie will take place on Friday 17th May during the Xpresso session in church, from 8.45 to 11.30 am.

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

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

Henrietta Warwick, Christian Aid Week Co-ordinator

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1st Wisborough Green Scout Group Update – April 2019 Hi All – I hope you’ve all had a good Easter.

My name’s Simon Fordham and I’ve taken over from Dave Ribbens as the new Group Scout Leader for 1st Wisborough Green Scout Group (looking after the leaders and young people for the Beaver colony, Cub pack and Scout troop) – I’ve been involved in the unit for the last few years as an occasional helper and had recently been asked to support the group for this role in Jan/Feb 2019 – I’m now through the appointments element and am looking to get stuck in with leaders. The scout hut itself has recently had some money spent on it and we will look to spend more on further improvements as I get my feet under the table. Outside of scouting, my day job consists of managing 4 teenage boys and being a Hotel General Manager in south London.

The scout troop is currently taking a brief break and is looking to resume in September, however this is only going to be possible if we have volunteers from the local community to provide support. Please email me on gsl.wisboroughgreen@gmail.com if you are interested in this opportunity Beavers – Meet Wednesdays 17:00-18:00 (Sarah and Emily with district/county support) Cubs – Meet Tuesdays 17:30-19:00 (Carol, Mark and Donna) Scouts – Meet Mondays 18:30-20:30 (TBC) Many thanks, Simon E: gsl.wisboroughgreen@gmail.com

PACT News

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

Successful Spring Lecture with Secretary of State for Education Damian Hinds MP (Friday 5 April) A very interesting and thought provoking Spring lecture was held Friday 5 April in St Mary’s, Petworth organised by PACT. MP for East Hampshire and Secretary of State for Education, Damian Hinds gave a comprehensive talk around the focus of government on building character within our young people, not just exam grades. The characteristics he focussed on were creativity, sports, virtues, manners, and tenacity. The event was well attended by two MPs, many school Heads, Teachers and Governors.

Fete in the Park – Saturday 13th July from 12 noon PACT are proud to be serving the community with cream teas at the Fete in Petworth Park – sharing God’s love with all people through quintessentially British refreshments!

Festival Service – Tuesday 16th July at 6.30pm at St Mary’s, Petworth The PACT Festival Service is the launch to the Petworth Festival, giving thanks to God for the amazing creativity that we’re blessed to see and hear. There’ll be a selection of music, readings, hymns with an address by Stewart Collins on his 10th anniversary as Artistic Director of the Petworth Festival.

Kate & Karl Ayling

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Canal visit could be just what the doctor ordered It’s official – visiting the Wey & Arun Canal can reduce your stress levels.

Scientists have discovered that spending between 20 and 30 minutes among nature could cut levels of the stress hormone cortisol by about 10%.

An American study led by Dr MaryCarol Hunter released recently found that taking at least 20 minutes out of your day to stroll or sit in a place that makes you feel in contact with nature will significantly lower your stress hormone levels.

"We know that spending time in nature reduces stress, but until now it was unclear how much is enough, how often to do it, or even what kind of nature experience will benefit us," Dr Hunter said. "Our study shows that for the greatest payoff, in terms of efficiently lowering levels of the stress hormone cortisol, you should spend 20 to 30 minutes sitting or walking in a place that provides you with a sense of nature."

The Wey & Arun Canal provides miles of tranquil towpath for visitors to explore, with picnic benches and seating placed to enjoy the West Sussex and Surrey scenery to its full. The Trust also offers a series of free downloadable short walks from its website.

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Getting close to the nature couldn’t be easier at the recently created Hunt Nature Park in Shalford, either, where a viewing platform provides the perfect opportunity to sit and watch wildlife in its natural habitat.

For the ultimate in relaxation, boat trips run from the Trust’s visitor centre in Loxwood, West Sussex, every weekend, with special trips operating during the school holidays. For more on booking cruises and how to make the most of the Wey & Arun Canal, go to www.weyandarun.co.uk.

Trust’s canal boats get a facelift for spring season The Wey & Arun Canal Trust’s fleet of canal boats has been given a refresh for 2019 and the team are raring to go for the spring season of public trips.

Smart new signage and repainting mean the boats look better than ever, with Wiggonholt, Zachariah Keppel and Josias Jessop all getting a revamp outside and in ahead of the start of cruises in April.

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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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Wisborough Green Neighbourhood Plan update The offers of potential sites for housing development had to be submitted by 31st March.

The sites will now be assessed systematically to ensure that they meet a set of criteria.

The process will be reviewed by an independent planning consultant to confirm that the sites identified to go forward to a public consultation on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th June meet the requirements. Please make a note of these dates – more details will follow next month.

Identifying sites to accommodate the required housing is just one part of the Neighbourhood Plan Review. The Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group is also undertaking a great deal of research to ensure that the policies contained within the Neighbourhood Plan meet the village’s needs and protect our precious environment. Like a set of Russian dolls the policies and its current emerging update, need to fit in i.e. “conform” to the existing international and national UK legislation as well as Local Plans. Both the Chichester and South Downs Local Plans are currently being consulted on and, until they have gone right through the process, we need to use the current versions.

For example, with respect to the environment and wildlife, these considerations include the 1981 Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981; the European Habitats Directives of 1992 transposed into the UK as the “Habitats Regulations” in 1994; the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 which confers a Duty on public bodies to take biodiversity into account; the UK Climate Change Act 2008; the Paris agreement on climate 2015; and the latest Environment statement by the UK government in 2018.

The government wants to see the environment in better condition and with any development leading to biodiversity “gain” rather than loss.

Much evidence demonstrates that, in spite of these policies and plans, the environment is still under pressure such that a wide range of reports continue to be published citing adverse impacts on bumble bees, insects, farmland birds and the whole fabric of life as commented on by Sir David Attenborough.

In our rural area it is important that our Neighbourhood Plan policies support this legislation and the 23 environment.

Jill Sutcliffe Neighbourhood Plan Review Steering Group

Abseil for Parkinson’s UK - 18 May 2019 A reminder that, on 18th May, I am going to abseil down Guildford cathedral to raise money for Parkinson’s UK. It is terrifyingly high at 160 feet!

Friends have said “how brave!” But it is all the people who have to endure the disease with no remission, that are brave, so a few minutes being petrified must be nothing compared with that.

If anyone would like to sponsor me for any amount however small, I shall be eternally grateful and hope we can all make a difference.

My fundraising page can be found on www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ angiegooda or by my sponsorship form.

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

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Village Hall News I am happy to report that there has been some more progress since my last report.

The asbestos survey has been completed (report awaited) but initial feedback is that there are no significant amounts of asbestos.

The heating survey has been completed (report awaited). The likelihood is that the report will recommend a primary heating system based around an oil fired boiler. We are expecting that the report will advise about other localised heating solutions for other spaces such as the new meeting room above the toilets at the west end and for “point of use” hot water for toilet and kitchen sinks.

The Asbestos and Heating Reports are necessary precursors to commissioning the Cost Report which we hope to get started very soon.

On the funding side (at the time of writing), a Funding Officer from the Big Lottery Fund is due to meet with members of the project team at the Hall on 18 th April to discuss our project and (hopefully) help us to move to the next stage in the application process.

We have registered our interest in obtaining a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund which is concerned with the revival and restoration of Heritage buildings and spaces with particular emphasis on the use of heritage to educate and teach about the history and significance of the building or space.

Disappointingly, the initial response has been rather negative and the team needs to consider whether there is a realistic prospect of obtaining funding support for some parts of our project from this source.

More recently, a new fund has been launched which is being managed by ACRE (Action for Communities in Rural England) – the Village Halls Improvement Grant Fund. The first stage of the process is to submit a schedule of costs and funding plan. The team is beginning to put this together now.

Finally, research on kitchen design has started with visits to a number of kitchen design/suppliers to discuss our future needs. A very provisional estimate of costs is between £15000 & £20000 for a new fully installed kitchen. The team still has a lot to do in terms of deciding how much cupboard space and how much worktop space will be needed. But at least we are moving things on.

We shall be trying to find a sponsor for the costs of the kitchen as did our predecessors in 1988 for the current kitchen. If anyone has any ideas about potential sources of sponsorship, please do get in touch with me (telephone and email details below).

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

Open House Homeless Shelter at Crawley - THANK YOU A big thank you to those of you who donated clothes and bedding to Open House, the homeless shelter in Crawley. The centre is most appreciative - especially when the County Council have withdrawn their funding and they now rely totally on charitable donations.

Philip Midwinter (700402)

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RunWisborough 19th May 2019 at 10.30 What a great day we had last year! Thankfully, we were blessed once again with good weather and let’s pray the rain stays away again this year. The run is slightly later this year due to avoid clashing with other runs in the area and we are once again raising funds for the new Pavilion. We expect about 600-700 runners with about 200 children in the colour run around the Green. The course will be the same as it was last year as the feedback we received was that the route worked well for everybody.

Our race management company, NiceWork, have again arranged for short, temporary road closures. This is for the safety of runners, marshals and spectators.

Road closure notifications and diversions also help ensure everyone is aware of the situation and can plan ahead. As always 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 26 Lane) and Newpound Lane (up to Fishers Farm) and closures will be from 10.15am until the last runner passes but no later than 11.45am.

Unfortunately our live band have had to cancel, but we are hoping to find a replacement as live music certainly added to the atmosphere last year. As usual, in addition to the 5k and 10k runs there will be a kid’s colour run, sponsored by Brighter Horizons, for children aged from 4 to 10 and a bouncy castle (proceeds to the cub 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 our previous years’ sponsors supporting us again; Christs Hospital, BluecoatSports, Lynn Murray & Co, Dairy Crest, The Cricketers, Village Shop, Kate Finn & Meadow Arts to name a few. They are joined by new sponsors Five Oaks Audi, JonesHomes and NDG 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 700727.

Michael Gadd www.runwisborough.co.uk

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NOTICE Wisborough Green Division

Minibus Coffee Morning Come and join us for COFFEE and HOMEMADE CAKES at The Three Crowns ‘coffee bar’ on Wednesday, 22nd May at 10.00 am, and then on following fourth Wednesday of every month.

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

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

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Everyone is welcome Please come along and join us

St Peter’s Friday 24th May 3.15pm Games, Crafts, Activities, Celebration and Meal all in Wisborough Green Village Hall Please come as a family For information phone 01403 700339

Singing For Fun At Wyatt House Wednesday 22nd May 2.30-4pm Come and join in as we sing some popular songs Tea and Cake will be served!

All are Welcome!

St Peter’s Community Event

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

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

Bookings are also being taken for the special Father’s Day Bacon Butty Brunch Trips (Sunday 16th June, 9.45am and 12 noon), the Ploughman’s & Pimm’s Solstice Celebration (Friday 21st June), the extremely popular Ploughman’s / Picnic & Pimm’s Evening Cruises (Friday 5th July, Friday 2nd August & Friday 16th August) and the Pirates & Princesses Adventure Trips (8th & 21st August).

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

Weald School News 3 Peaks 3 Schools Classrooms Seven members of staff at The Weald School are going to tackle the three mountains in England, Scotland and Wales in 24 hours, in aid of the school’s own charity, Classrooms for Kenya. Mr Charles, Mrs Glanville, Ms Hempenstall, Ms Martin, Mr Sladden, Ms McKenna and Mr Robinson have challenged themselves to complete it over the Easter weekend.

The National Three Peaks Challenge involves climbing the three highest peaks of the British Isles. The total walking distance is 37km and the total ascent is 3064 metres.

In July 2019 a team of staff and students from The Weald will be heading to Kitale in Western Kenya in order to support education by building new classroom buildings for impoverished schools. This year they aim to build six new classrooms in three different schools and hope to raise an ambitious £36,000 to achieve this goal.

If you are able to support The Weald School’s 3 Peaks 3 Classroom team, please visit https:// uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Team/3Peaks3Classrooms

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WISBOROUGH GREEN SCHOOL SUMMER FESTIVAL Saturday 15th June – The wait is nearly over!

The annual School Summer Festival is only a month away! The plans are well underway for this seaside themed event which promises to be a great day out for all the family. There will be a range of stalls, plenty of food, drink and entertainment for all ages.

Please put the date in your diary and join us for the opening procession at midday, followed by the traditional Maypole dancing. Please look out for the full colour programme which will have all the key information about the day including timings of performances and displays by the children.

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Messy Church with an Easter Theme

Messy Church in April took place in the Village Hall during the school holidays due to Easter being quite late this year. We introduced the session by giving an outline to the story around the parachute before having a go at the crafts on offer.

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There was plenty to keep everyone of all ages busy!

Decorating eggs, making a miniature Easter garden, bracelets, decorated crosses, an Easter story wheel, painting fondant eggs in a basket (all edible!), sponge painting and making hot cross buns to cook at home.

The celebration had children taking roles in the story of the empty tomb on that first Easter morning and we sang that God’s not dead, He is alive! ‌ The family meal was party food to remind us that this is the best news ever for all of us!

Our next Messy Church will be on Friday 24 th May.

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Recipe of the Month ELDERFLOWER & LEMON CHEESECAKE I love making elderflower cordial around this time every year and am lucky enough to have some growing in my garden! By the time you read this hopefully the local elderflower bushes will be blooming nicely, ready for picking towards the end of May. Here is a recipe, which uses this delicious flower by adding a floral note to a tart cheesecake!

Preparation time: 30 minutes, plus chilling Cooking time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients For the filling:  400g soft curd cheese  150g caster sugar  200ml crème fraiche  Zest of 1 lemon  3 medium eggs  3 tablespoons elderflower cordial  Elderflowers, to decorate (optional)  Summer berries, to serve

For the base:  200g shortbread biscuits  50g unsalted butter, melted  Zest of 1 lemon

Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180 C (160 C fan) mark 4. Line the base of a 900g loaf tin with baking parchment.

2. To make the base, blitz the biscuits in a food processor to make evenly sized crumbs. Tip into a bowl and stir in the butter and lemon zest. Press the mixture into the base of the loaf tin and bake for 10-12 minutes until firm. Lower the oven temperature to 140 C (120 C fan) mark 1.

3. Beat the curd cheese with the sugar, crème fraiche and lemon zest. Beat in the eggs, one by one, until smooth, followed by the cordial. Pour on to the cooked base. Cook for about 50 mins to 1 hour until just set. Cool to room temperature on a wire rack, then chill.

4. Turn the cheesecake on to a plate, then turn again so the biscuit base is on the bottom. Decorate with fresh elderflowers (washed!) and serve with summer berries, if desired.

(Recipe courtesy of RED magazine July 2018 ) Judie Donovan

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

For new members there is a form to complete.

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

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

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On 1 May we are visiting the beautiful rhododendrons and azaleas at the re-opened Leonardslee Gardens in Lower Beeding, with its new café and restaurant, cost £15 inclusive. On 5th June there is a trip to Charleston House and Gardens, Lewes, home of the Bloomsbury group of artists: Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant spent over fifty years turning the seventeenth century farmhouse into a decorative masterpiece; there is also a beautiful walled garden. Cost £25 including entry and fare. Please call Kate above to book. Outings for the remainder of the year can be found on page 39.

On Wednesday 22nd May at 10.00 am we will once again have Coffee and Cakes at The Three Crowns ‘coffee bar’ – see page 28 for details. Hope to see you there.

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Wisborough Green History - THE The improvements to the canal ordered in 1821 (see last month’s issue) and effected by 1825 had borne fruit almost immediately. Traffic increased and the farms, shops and village stores in Wisborough, Billingshurst and other local villages began depending on the wharf at Newbridge for their coal, fertilizer, groceries, clothing, etc. and the dispatching of their farm produce to market. William Cobbett, whilst passing Newbridge in 1823 on one of his famous rural rides, observed “There are large timber and coal yards and kilns for lime. This appears to be a grand receiving and distributing place”.

The 1830s saw the heyday of Sussex waterways such that the two canal companies started to become profitable, despite the earlier disappointments of minimal London to Portsmouth traffic, transference to sea-going boats, the lack of return loads and the failure of the Portsmouth to Arundel canal. The Arun Navigation was the more profitable of the two though not as much as canals in the Midlands and the North. By 1837 it was paying a dividend of 12%, a very high return particularly compared with these today. And its trading profit was high as its average annual tolls of £1700 were not dissimilar to the Wey & Arun Junction's but its expenses were low because the canal had been built in the 1780s when labour costs were low and the canal required less maintenance. On the other hand, the Wey and Arun Junction was paying a dividend of only 1%, and despite higher tolls of £2180, its expenses were much higher because the canal had cost much more to build with high infrastructure costs and land acquisition and compensation and it was much more complicated to maintain.

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The combined Wey and Arun canals having settled down to a period of successful financial operating, their attention turned to routine problems and maintenance. The biggest concern, probably to any canal owner, was the supply of water. Sometimes in winter there was too much water which the intensity of the flow caused flooding and, in particular, damage to bridges by scouring the foundations.

Although the Wey and Arun Junction had a fairly satisfactory source of water from the Vachery Pond, some of the benefits of this source were negated by the habit of mill owners drawing off water for their own needs so much so that barges could not pass the locks. They were able to supply water to the canal company, but charged excessively for this.

Compromise was reached in 1832 after three years of litigation. The photo shows Alfold Mil in 1905.

With hindsight, it was the view that having failed to build the Wey and Arun Junction canal straight after the opening of the Arun Navigation in 1787, its construction cost would have been less, its strategic

E WEY AND ARUN CANAL (Part 7) value would have been proved during the Napoleonic wars and the prospect of a branch to Horsham would have probably materialised. Having failed to be built at that time, its eventual opening in 1816 highlighted the restrictions of its design. The shallowness of the canal from Newbridge to Shalford necessitated 23 locks whereas if expense had allowed 10' of additional excavation each side of the summit it would have provided a level nine miles at its highest stretch and removed the need of at least seven locks. As it was, the summit was only one foot deeper than the remainder of the canal. This restricted the use of barges passing through as the loss of water through the locks and the limited capacity of the Vachery Pond meant that barges could be delayed until rain could replenish the pond.

After the fine weather of the summers of 1819 and 1820 caused some loaded barges to be unable to pass because of the shallow draught of the canal caused by evaporation and higher usage of the locks, engineers recommended the building of two windmills to pump water back up to higher levels at two of the locks, viz. Cranleigh Mill and Birtley Mill. They were built in 1834 but were never really satisfactory and 20 years later they were worn out and demolished - their location is unidentifiable. The directors of the canal considered the use of stationary steam engines but took a sanguine view that trade was unlikely to increase and so no replacement was necessary.

The day-to-day running of the canals fell upon the superintendent. His duties included keeping the details of the tolls collected and the expenses paid, supervising the lockkeepers and labourers and maintaining the canal in good repair. Wharfingers controlled the loading, unloading and storage of goods at the principal wharves 37 including Loxwood, Newbridge and Pallingham. The locks were controlled by a lockkeeper at most of the locks. He and his family lived in a small cottage by the lock. His duties included collecting tolls, checking the loading of the barges, maintaining the lock apparatus and being aware of the water levels. There was also a constant need to be aware of pilfering from the barges, the most common theft was from coal barges. The favoured technique was to leave half the coal from a hundredweight sack (which weighed 122lb or 50kg) at an agreed point on the canal bank and then shovelling stone ballast under the remaining coal, the theft not being discovered until much later! The photo, reproduced courtesy of P A L Vine, shows Pallingham lock and cottage in 1918 around forty years after the canal's closure.

Continued next month with the decline of the canal.

Richard B

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The Gardener’s Calendar

by Ian Clemens

 Continue earthing-up potatoes and harden off outdoor tomatoes, courgettes & 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.

Wisborough Green Division Please call Kate on 701004 MINIBUS OUTINGS July to December 2019 Wednesday 31st July - Chichester Harbour Boat Tour - £20 - depart 9.30 am We leave Emsworth at 11.00 am on the solar powered catamaran, with virtually silent engines, for a 1 hour trip through this area of outstanding natural beauty and learn more about the environment of Chichester harbour. Afterwards there will be time for a pub lunch.

Wednesday 4th September - Eltham Palace - £30 - depart 9.00 am Medieval Palace near Greenwich, South London. Millionaires Steven and Virginia Courtauld built their 1930s Art Deco mansion by the Great Hall. Now run by English Heritage and recently used by the BBC TV to film The Antiques Road Show. Plenty to see inside and in the gardens.

Wednesday 2nd October - Sir Harold Hillier Gardens - £25 - depart 9.30 am The Arboretum, near Winchester, comprising of some 72 hectares with over 42,000 trees and shrubs, with many different areas planted for all year colour and interest.

Good cafe for lunches etc.

Wednesday 6th November - Grayshott Pottery - £5 - depart 10.00 am A private tour of the working pottery, handcrafting stunning ceramics. Plenty of time to shop and have lunch and still be home before dark!

We are still working on a theatre trip for December, and will publish details as soon as they are available.

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The Parishes Wildlife Group Talk: Wellies, Wetlands and Water Voles April 5th Jane Reeve introduced the audience to the work she is managing on the Manhood (derived from Main Wood) Peninsula which is that part of West Sussex situated south of Chichester. It is flat, composed of low grade clay soil which would originally have been marsh land. It has very high light intensity and supports a range of small scale glasshouses producing a range of salads and vegetables.

Eleven Parishes cover the area where there has been a number of flooding incidents. In 1997, local resident, Joe Savill and myself established the Manhood Wildlife and Heritage Group, MWHG, aiming to encourage local residents to take an active part in looking after the area which is very important for its wildlife.

There are 3 internationally designated reserves (Chichester and Pagham Harbours and the emerging Medmerry coastal realignment site to the west of Selsey) plus a variety of wetlands – Rifes, large channels of water, ponds, ditches, saline lagoons and part of the Chichester Canal. These areas offer sanctuary to the very rare and fastest declining UK mammal, the water vole. From 2011-2015, the group obtained funds from the Heritage Lottery Fund, HLF, to train residents how to survey for the water vole and learn about the special requirements needed by this animal. In particular, there have been mink patrols to ensure that the water vole can live safely and not be eradicated by this fierce predator.

Jane not only gave a fascinating talk but had brought along some of the creatures which featured in her talk including a Beaver, Water Vole, Otter, American Mink and Black Rat. In 2015, MWHG obtained substantial funding from HLF in order to both safeguard local properties from flooding and also to improve the connectivity and functioning of the wide variety of wetlands. Flooding occurred widely as the ditches had not been kept clear, a job which used to be done by “lengthsmen”.

So far, 7 of the 11 Parishes have been surveyed and plans drawn up to enable the wetlands to be properly managed so that the network is being brought into good condition. The project is aptly called Fixing and Linking Our Wetlands, FLOW! Parishes Wildlife Group supported by the Fete Committee.

Contact: Jill Sutcliffe 01403 700395 or Mike King 0949 909351

Dragonflies Having completed a survey of the dragon and damselflies along the River Kird where it flows through the Wisborough Green Parish with expert Dr Alison Barker, the Parishes Wildlife Group has obtained funding from Chichester District Council to do the same in the Parish of Kirdford.

This is an important project as the Kird flows into the river Arun which is an internationally important site on the grounds of the aquatic insects and wading birds it supports: “The Upper Arun SSSI consists of a 13km length of the River Arun, flowing south across weald clay and lower greens and between New Bridge, Billingshurst and Stopham Bridge, Pulborough. It is known to support an outstanding selection of breeding dragonflies including a number of rare species. The unique local geography of the SSSI has resulted in a complex habitat assemblage upon which the dragonflies depend for breeding, feeding and resting sites.”

Kirdford Parish Council has been very helpful in assisting us to track down the relevant landowners and the PWG is busy contacting them in order to seek their permission prior to carrying out the survey.

If anyone is interested please contact Mike King - (m) 07949 909351

Email: mnking23@gmail.com

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Local Club and Society News Wisborough Green Short Mat Bowls Club The Club Triples Competition on 25th March was well attended with 6 teams taking part, the top two teams going forward to Finals Day on 15th April.

The teams all played 4 games of 8 ends against random opponents and it turned out to be a very competitive day.

Finishing in 3rd place with 5 points were David, Marilyn, Jennie, in 2nd place with 6 points and +12 were Bernard, Jean and Gavin. But congratulations go to Tony, Keith and Hilary who took top spot with 6 points and +15.

We entertained Cowfold in a friendly match on Tuesday 2nd April. It was another friendly and enjoyable afternoon’s bowling, followed by a cuppa, nibbles and a chat. In a competitive match the teams shared one mat each, with Wisborough running out winners by 16 shots. On Mat 1 (Gavin, Tony, David and Monica) winning 24-7 and on Mat 2 (Marilyn, Lorraine, Shirley and Pauline) losing 18-19, giving a Match Result of 42 -26.

The last two places for Finals day we’re decided on 3rd April, in the semi-finals of the Club Singles. In the first David Luxford beat Dave Herbert and in the second Keith Carter beat Monica Enticknap, both we’re very competitive matches.

Finally our congratulations go to David Luxford (pictured right) on winning the annual ‘Captains Cup’ for the West Sussex County A Team.

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April Diary: 14th – Horsham IBC 2pm (home) 21st – Horsham IBC 2pm (away) Monica Enticknap, Captain

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.

Wey and Arun Canal Talk – Open to All Tuesday 14th May at 10.30 Mr Ian Ellis from the Wey & Arun Canal Trust is coming to talk to the Society about the Wey & Arun Canal in Wisborough Green. The meeting will be held in the Village Hall Committee Room and places are limited so if you would like to attend this event please ring 700704 to book a seat. The talk is free of charge but Mr Ellis would be grateful to receive donations for the work of the Trust.

Sue Killingbeck, Secretary (Tel: 01403 700704)

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

Contact Philip Midwinter on 01403 700402 for more details.

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

Call us. Contact: Mr Brian Smith 700346.

Wisborough Green Horticultural Society May Plant Sale: Saturday 18 May 2pm on the Little Green th

All donations of plants and odd horticultural sundries are most welcome.

Please bring by lunchtime on the day (or day before) and place beside Sally Hicks’ garage.

Teas (and cake) are available so do come and have a horticultural natter – as well as purchasing good value plants!

Anyone wishing to go on the Kew Gardens visit on Tuesday 18th June please contact Kate Steele on 01798 813357......be great to have a full coach.

The last talk on the Perfume of plants was very interesting and was well attended - afterwards many of us had a good sniff of various plant perfumes.

The speaker is coming back next year to talk to us about Hostas. Obviously they are a passion for him as he waxed eloquently about them for ten minutes before he got going with the perfume talk!

The five stems competition held during the winter talks was won by.......the Chairman!

Reminder: If you have not already paid your annual subscription please do so at your earliest convenience.

WGHS

Flag Raising Dates 9 May

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Next Market: Thursday 9th May 2019 April Market News: What a great market we had in the run up to what looks like a very Happy Easter for stallholders and shoppers alike! The market had a very festive Easter theme this month with some wonderful new stalls to complement our regular favourites and a very successful raffle, drawn by David Jesse of Calcot Farm Produce. Our first prize was a huge milk chocolate bunny made by a popular stallholder, Pure Chocolate Truffles, won by a very happy Mrs. Marion Jenkins!

There was also a £15 Market voucher won by one of our wonderful market volunteers, Glenda, a pretty Simnel cake, made and donated by our lovely local lady, Mrs. Sue Turley and a bottle of bubbly, so lots of excitement at the draw!

In addition to our favourite regulars, stallholders had a wealth of Easter goodies on offer, from beautiful handmade Easter cards by Katie Wells and Flamingo Paperie, to unusual Easter wreaths and handmade garden decorations by Viv Seaton of Bramfold Farm, and the Pure handmade Easter eggs and chocolates – a real Easter hit!

Cathy Streeter of Sussex Roses is a long term stallholder bringing potted plants and gorgeous bouquets and flower arrangements to our monthly Market. Cathy has been a stallholder for fifteen years, since her daughter was cheerful helper at 6 years old – she now has her own stall at seasonal markets, following family tradition! Cathy says she keeps coming back as the Market is such a warm and friendly place, 47 with many regular customers and stallholders forming lasting friendships. She uses seasonal flowering plants, herbs and cut flowers and is happy to take orders and deliver.

Regular customers pre-order flower If you would like to be part of this exciting arrangements and bouquets to collect at the community experience and volunteer ideas, skills Market. Cathy also enjoys a quick visit to and/or occasional participation at any level, Macmillan’s welcoming café area for tasty cakes please let Ray Vernalls know! and refreshments, but also to meet new people and have the chance to catch up on news with If your village organisation would like to take one old friends. of the Market’s monthly free of charge stalls to promote your club, or an event, please contact: Wisborough Green Market Committee wisboroughmarket@gmail.com Ray Vernalls on 01403 701004 or at wisboroughmarket@gmail.com

Arts Society Meetings The Arts Society - West Sussex On Tuesday 7th May, Dr Susan Owens will give a talk on

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

On Tuesday 4th June, Imogen Corrigan will give a talk on

The Bayeux Tapestry We will look at many of the scenes in detail and explore what might be learned from this depiction of a turning point in our history.

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

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The Arts Society - South Downs On Wednesday 1st May, Mark Cottle will give a talk on

A Photographic Odyssey.

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

On Wednesday 5th June, Paul De Jager will give a talk on

The Civic & Livery Company Arms of The City of London The City of London’s relationship with heraldry is a unique one, since it is home to the oldest civic arms of any town or city in the United Kingdom, and the oldest corporate arms still in use to this very day. Each of the City’s many Livery Companies proudly displays their arms in an array of heraldry that blends the old with the new from heraldic banners to social media avatars.

All meetings are held in Fittleworth Village Hall at 10.45am. Coffee from 9.50am.

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

WI Report For our April meeting on the 4th, Madeleine Salvetti gave an illustrated talk on “Mistresses & Their Influence on History”.

Madeleine took us back to Edward III (of car park fame!) right up to present day, including royalty, politicians and celebrities. She was ably assisted by Geoffrey, her husband, who worked the computer. She did say that if she only talked about politicians’ mistresses then she would be with us all night!!

We have decided to start a walking group for the summer months, the first of our walks was in April (you’ve missed that one) and the next one is on Thursday 9 th May which Sue is organising. Keep your diary free for that evening. It won’t be too long and will be in the evening starting at 6.30 at The Foresters, Kirdford.

Our next meeting will be held on the 2 nd May at The Sports Pavilion due to the local Council Elections being held in the Village Hall. Please come and have a drink and discuss the proposed Resolutions which are:The NFWI calls on the Government and local authorities to increase subsidies and work in partnership with bus companies and community transport operators to enable an adequate provision of services.

The NFWI urges WI members to attend routine screening to take action to raise awareness of the importance of cervical screening, and address barriers to attendance to help eradicate cervical cancer.

All potential members are welcome.

Sue Nicholls 49 Mary Benson (President) 01403 700284

Weather Watch Wisborough Green Rainfall for March was 79mm – last year 94 mm and my 12 yr average 62mm.

Maximum temperature in the UK was 19.8°C at Kew Gardens and the coldest temp was minus 6.9°C recorded at Aboyne, Aberdeenshire. For Wisborough Green the max and min was 21.1°C and minus 0.4°C respectively. It shows how good February was as the max at Kew was one degree higher than March! At time of writing (April 14th) we have had several lower temperatures than March in WG – last night it was minus 3°C - not at all good for fruit blossom and tender plants.

Sunshine in March was well above average.

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Village Hall 50 Club Draw The winner of the April Draw is Susan Killingbeck who wins £50 The winner of the second prize of £20 is Phil Donoghue The May Draw will be at 6.30 pm on Wednesday 8 May at The Cricketers and if any member or prospective member would like to attend they will be very welcome.

Ruth Andrews, 01403 700671

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Growing Old A poem by Walter Arthur

Hair that was profuse and always had a glow, becomes very obtuse and refuses to grow.

In fact it grows all over, except in the right spot; if you’re able to alter that you’d give quite a lot.

You suddenly realise that you are long in the tooth: it’s not very nice, and that’s the honest truth.

You need the heart of a lion, the patience of a saint, a shoulder to cry on when you’re feeling faint.

When you are clocking on you never think of this: when you’re knocking on you cannot call it bliss.

On going upstairs you have to grab both rails, coming down, now and then, the old heart fails.

If you have to kneel you find it’s not easy to stand, even with a simple job, you’ll find you need a hand.

You may find your hearing is on the blink as well, making some raise their voice, others tend to yell.

Yet another aspect the advent of age brings, is that you tend to forget many certain things.

If you take a dive, you must know how to fall, the fact that you’re still alive is hard to recall.

When you wake from a kip and go for a humble pee, you must avoid a slip in case you hurt your knee.

When you take a bath it’s very warm and relaxing, but to get out, as the norm, you find it very taxing.

But still, despite this, there’s an obvious plus, your times your own, you needn’t join the crush.

You don’t have to queue at all the traffic lights; you’re spared one or two business verbal fights.

You also get a hand out from a grateful government, in the form of a pension that only has to be spent.

To put up with old age can become a trial; in the words of a sage: there can be no denial.

That which will face most is a constant blight, it becomes the host, morning, noon and night.

When a lady in her prime offers you her seat, you will know it’s high time to admit defeat.

You tend to get aches and pains, here, there, all over, but at least you know you are at your field of clover.

For, at long last, life’s battle is now nearly complete, you’re ready to put your feet up: give yourself a treat!

Then, to all must come, the immutable, lasting sorrow, when at long, long last, there will be no tomorrow!

When you’re young you don’t think of growing old, but age sets silver threads in amongst the gold.

Hands are not as pliable as they were before and work, once so liable, now becomes a chore.

Eyes that were so strong begin to grow weak: ambition and the throng are things you don’t seek.

How to cope with all this, most haven’t got a clue; but make no mistake – it’s going to happen to you!

So, now, I’m going to aim for one hundred not out that is an achievement of which I’ll be able to shout. most of my friends have given up the ghost, so here I am now at the very last post.

Wisborough Green Noticeboard Facebook Group This is a reminder that Wisborough Green has its own community Facebook Group - Wisborough Green Noticeboard. At the time of writing, It now has over 560 members. Not all members are from Wisborough Green, however. We could really do with more Wisborough Green residents to make it more useful as a local information source.

I know not everyone uses Facebook but with over 650 households in Wisborough Green, I’m sure there must be more residents who would benefit from being members. So do please consider joining the Group. It’s a “closed” group which means only those approved by the Admins can join and see the posts on there.

The link is https://www.facebook.com/groups/522698378117163/ but, if that doesn’t work, just search for Wisborough Green Noticeboard in Facebook.

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Church Cleaning Roster (Saturdays) 4 May 11 May

Carol Holt & Jane Zilz Sheila & Robert Armistead

18 May 25 May

Richard Pinkham & Chris Edwards Sue Mosley & Diana Scrace

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

Church Flower Arranging Roster (Fridays) 3 May 10 May

Ann Beasley Ann Beasley

17 May 24 May 31 May

Helen Broadley Helen Broadley Caroline Cullinan

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

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

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

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

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

700089 701860 700944 700089 700262 700157

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

Wisborough Green Village Directory Ad Vincula Magazine:

Editorial

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

Advertising Distribution Balloon Club of Wisborough Green Climbing Bears Pre-school Cricket Club Chairman Farmers’ & Village Market Football Club Chairman History Society Horticultural Society Chairman Lawnmower Racing Minibus Association Minibus Bookings Neighbourhood Watch Area Co-ordinator Parish Council Chairman Parish Council Clerk Police (non-emergency) Primary School Business Manager Primary School PTA Secretary

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Scouting Groups: Scouts (10½+ yrs) Cubs (8-10½ yrs) Beavers (6-8 yrs) St Peter’s Luncheon Club -

Short Mat Bowls Club Spitfire Simulator Group Stoolball Club Table Tennis Club Village Hall Bookings Village Hall Committee Chairman Village Car Service Village Care Team Village Housebound Library Service Wisborough Green Conservative Association Wisborough Green Fete Society Wisborough Green Mountain Rescue Wisborough Green Sports Wisborough Green Website Wisborough Green Website Editor Women’s Institute

700632 700339 700320 700157

Mr Brian Smith 700346 Nina Lambkin 701027 Mr Steve Calder-Smith 700821 Mrs Aija Hamilton 700588 Mr Simon Penfold 700756 Mrs Pam Warburton 701903 Philip Midwinter 700402 Mr Pete Hammerton 784678 Mrs Pat Farmer 700492 Mrs Brenda Karn-Smith 701076 Mrs Priscilla Pinkham 700114 Mr Peter Drummond 01798 865546 Mrs Louise Davies 701102 101 Mrs Val Williams 700280 Ms Mariamne Scott-Kerr 53 07775 627653 Simon Fordham gsl.wisboroughgreen@gmail.com

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Mrs Hilary Edmonds 700623 Mrs Gillian Gough 700157 Mrs Val Mourilyan 700089 Mr Keith Carter 700502 Mr Brian Smith 700346 Mrs Alison Luke 700752 Mr Philip Midwinter 700402 Mrs Beth Ellis 700083 Mr Keith Carter 700502 Mrs Jennie Burr 700607 Mrs Suzanne Mosley 700946 Mrs Angela Craddock 700336 Mrs Priscilla Pinkham 700114 Ms Andrea Leighton 700435 Mr Brian Smith 700346 Ms Clare Steere 700584 www.wisboroughgreen.org Mrs Louise Davies, PC Clerk 701102 or clerk@wisboroughgreenpc.org Mrs Mary Benson 700284

What’s Happening in May Wed 01 Thur 02 Fri 03 Sun 05 & Mon 06 Tue 07 Wed 08 Thur 09 Fri 10 Tue 14

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Sat 18 Sun 19 Tue 21 Wed 22 Thur 23 Fri 24 Tue 28 Thur 30

Minibus Trip - Leonardslee Gardens (p 35) The Arts Society - South Downs (p 48) Mobile Library WI Meeting (p 49) Xpresso Coffee Morning (p 14) Knit & Natter Craft Group (p 14) Fittleworth Garden Trail (p 28)

Wisborough Green 10.30 am Fittleworth Village Hall 10.45 am The Pavilion WG 2.55 - 3.15 pm WG Sports Pavilion 8.00 pm St Peter’s Church 8.45 - 11.30 am St Peter’s Church 10.00 - 11.30 am Fittleworth 2.00 - 6.00 pm

Wizzy Tots Baby & Toddler Group (p 14) The Arts Society - West Sussex (p 48) PC Planning Committee (if required) Village Hall 50 Club Draw (p 49) Wisborough Green Market (p 47) Xpresso Coffee Morning (p 14) Wizzy Tots Baby & Toddler Group (p 14) St Peter’s Chain Gang (p 15) History Society Talk (p 43) Parish Council Meeting St Peter’s Luncheon Club (p 14) Mobile Library Xpresso Coffee Morning (p 14) “Big Brekkie” for Christian Aid (p 6 & 17) Knit & Natter Craft Group (p 14) Horticultural Society May Plant Sale (p 45) RunWisborough (p 26 & 27) Wizzy Tots Baby & Toddler Group (p 14) BCS Open Rehearsal (p 29) Minibus Coffee Morning (p 28) Singing For Fun (p 28) WACT Cream Tea Voyage (p 29) Xpresso Coffee Morning (p 14) St Peter’s Messy Church (p 28 & 31) St Peter’s Chain Gang (p 15) Mobile Library

WG Village Hall 9.30 - 11.00 am Fittleworth Village Hall 2.00 pm Comm Rm, WG Village Hall 8.00 pm The Cricketers 6.30 pm WG Village Hall 9.00 am - 12.30 pm St Peter’s Church 8.45 - 11.30 am WG Village Hall 9.30 - 11.00 am St Peter’s Churchyard 9.30 am Comm Rm, WG Village Hall 10.30 am Comm Rm, WG Village Hall 7.45 pm WG Village Hall 12.15 for 12.45 pm The Pavilion WG 2.55 - 3.15 pm St Peter’s Church 8.45 - 11.30 am St Peter’s Church 8.45 - 11.30 am St Peter’s Church 10.00 - 11.30 am WG Little Green 2.00 pm Start at Pavilion 10.30 am WG Village Hall 9.30 - 11.00 am Billingshurst Pri School 7.30 - 9.45 pm The Three Crowns 10.00 am Wyatt House 2.30 - 4.00 pm Canal Centre Loxwood 2.15 & 4.30 pm St Peter’s Church 8.45 - 11.30 am WG Village Hall 3.15 - 5.00 pm St Peter’s Churchyard 9.30 am The Pavilion WG 2.55 - 3.15 pm

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