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Wisborough Green Parish Magazine

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AD VINCULA Wisborough Green Church and Community News

Highlights November 2018

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St Peter ad Vincula Calendar ....................................................... 4 Pastoral Letter .............................................................................. 5 Prayer / PACT News .................................................................... 6 Dates for Diary / From the Registers ............................................ 7 From the Editor / Letters to the Editor .......................................... 9 WG Primary School News .......................................................... 11 Nature Notes .............................................................................. 13 St Peter’s Sponsored Activities ........................................... 14 - 15 There But Not There / RBL Poppy Appeal Concert .................... 17 “How Far Can you Go” ............................................................... 19 FSW News / Village Hall News.................................................. 21 Christmas Tree Festival News.................................................... 23 School Firework Display / Ken’s DDM & G................................. 25 WG Sports News / WG Fete Society .......................................... 27 Dedication Service for New Church Works ......................... 28 - 29 Notice Board ........................................................................ 30 - 31 Poems / Open House Appeal .............................................. 32 - 33 KKWG Update ............................................................................ 34 Harvest Festival Weekend / Jill Brett Presentation .................... 35 Recipe of the Month / Flag Raising Dates .................................. 37 WG Minibus Page ...................................................................... 39 Wisborough Green History .................................................. 40 - 41 WACT News ............................................................................... 43 Gardener’s Calendar / Royal Hospital Vist ................................. 45 Village Organisations - News & Notices .............................. 47 - 53 Weald School News / Chichester Cathedral Events............ 53 - 55 Church Cleaning / Flower Rosters / Directory ............................ 56 Village Organisations Directory .................................................. 57 What’s Happening ...................................................................... 58

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 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. Copy Deadline for December 2018 issue:

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

Cover Picture - Soldiers in the Mist, Wisborough Green (Peter Edmonds)

St Peter ad Vincula Calendar for November Sunday 4 November 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 4th Sunday before Advent 10.30am Sung Communion 6.00pm Refresh Contemporary worship and praise service Tuesday

6 November

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

Wednesday

7 November 10.00am Holy Communion

Sunday 11 November 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) Remembrance Sunday 10.00am Service of Remembrance 11.00am At the War Memorial on The Green Tuesday

13 November

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

Wednesday 14 November 10.00am Holy Communion Thursday

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

Sunday 18 November 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 2nd Sunday before Advent 10.30am Sung Communion 6.00pm Digging Deeper Tuesday

20 November

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

Wednesday 21 November 10.00am Holy Communion Friday

23 November

3.15pm Messy Church in the Village Hall

Sunday 25 November 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) Sunday next before Advent 10.30am All Age Communion With Rachel & Eric Mande speaking about their work with YWAM Uganda Tuesday

27 November

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

Wednesday 28 November 10.00am Holy Communion Sunday 2 December 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) st 1 Sunday of Advent 10.30am Sung Communion 6.00pm Choral Evensong For More Details of Services and Events see CHURCH WEBSITE http://www.wisboroughgreenparishchurch.org.uk/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stpeterwg/ and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stpeterwg/

Pastoral Letter Hate what is evil, hold on to what is good … let your hope keep you joyful, be patient in your troubles and pray at all times … ask God to bless those who persecute you – yes, ask Him to bless not curse. (Paul’s letter to the Romans Chapter 12 ) The First World War centenary commemorations, “There But Not There”, and other national and local events will conclude this month and this year Remembrance Sunday also happens to be the Centenary of the Armistice in 1918. For many locally, the very moving tribute of the figures in St. Peter’s, and the projected ‘Tommy’, on the west wall of the Church, visible at night, are all reminders of the sacrifice made by those who went to war but never returned. The visit by Martin Barraud, who was inspired to create the “There But Not There” project, to the Parish on the 19th September and the incredibly detailed research that went in to compile the history of the “Twenty Two”, and the display in Church, is a credit to the Wisborough Green History Society. Remembrance is itself both a reflective, and active dynamic. Ensuring, that what went before is recognised in its historical context, but is equally understood that the monochrome images we see were real people with families, whose lives were in many ways different from ours, yet walked the same roads as we do today. It is active, in that we are entrusted, to ensure, as individuals and as a nation, that violence and oppression are not the norm in our world today. However, we are far from making that a reality. St. Paul who wrote the words above, was encouraging Christians in Rome to manifest an alternative way to respond to violence and persecution, which was becoming all too common for a follower of Jesus Christ in the First Century AD. He implored Christian believers to stand up for justice against evil in its many forms, by seeking to use God’s provision of prayer, with the expectation of hope and trust, with a sense of joy and patience in the Lord, so that curses become blessings. I hope that as we gather together on Remembrance Sunday, 10am in St. Peter’s followed by the Two Minutes silence at the Village War Memorial at 11am, we may also join with millions of others to commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of the First World War. Clive and Marion drawing

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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. 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. 6

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

4 November 11 November 18 November 25 November

PACT News

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

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Friday coffee mornings are still going strong - from 9.45am in the United Reformed Church every Friday with a hive of activity amongst the stalls and refreshments. Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – advance dates for the diary – 20-25 January 2019 with the theme of ‘Only Justice’ which is about demonstrating the kingdom justice that comes about when we listen to God’s heart for the people and situations around us, rather than using our own judgements. It will be a great opportunity to spend some time in the bible together and also get to know more faces from the Petworth area churches. The Petworth Foodbank continues with about two/three calls a week – it is a privilege to be able to provide a practical helping hand to those in need. A big thank you to John Riddell who has steered the operation for the last 5 years – he’s now stepping down and the trusty team of volunteers will continue to support the recipients of food parcels. An enormous thank you to you all! Rev'd Andrew Smith of Tillington has taken over. Kate & Karl Ayling

Dates for the Diary November Sunday Sunday Friday

4th 11th 23rd

December Sunday Sunday Sunday

2nd 9th 16th

Sunday Monday

23rd 24th

Tuesday

25th

Sunday

30th

6pm Refresh contemporary worship. 10am Remembrance Service in Church. 11am at the War Memorial followed by Coffee on the Green. 3.15pm Messy Church in the Village Hall. 6pm Choral Evensong for Advent Sunday Christmas Tree Festival in Church begins 5pm Carol Concert in Church to Conclude the Christmas Tree Festival Week 6pm Traditional Carol Service with Mince Pies 5pm Nativity Service come dressed as an angel, shepherd or a king and join in the Tableau. 11.30pm Midnight Communion 8am Holy Communion 10am All Age Communion for Christmas NO 8am Communion 7

From the Registers (September) Wedding:

We ask the Lordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blessing on Paul Arundale and Jessica Turrill, who were married at St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Saturday 15th September 2018.

Link to Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal 2018 Please think about filling a shoebox for the underprivileged families and elderly in Eastern Europe, in time for Christmas. Closing date is November 5. Leaflets listing possible contents are in the back of church. The gifts you give show our love and care for families for whom gifts at Christmas are not normally a possibility. They bring so much joy at an otherwise cold dismal time for them. For more information please look up linktohope.co.uk or contact Suzanne Mosley on 01403 700946. Many thanks, Suzanne Mosley

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From the Editor Welcome. Sadly, Wisborough Green lost another long-standing and talented resident in October - Peter Edmonds. In tribute to one of his many talents, this month's cover uses one of Peter’s creations. November highlights:  A brief report on the “There But Not There” installation in church (p17)  Some more pictures for our little competition “How Far Can You Go” (p19)  Help needed for the Christmas Tree Festival (p23)  Report with pictures of the New Church Works Dedication Service (p28-29)  Two special poems including a particular poignant and apposite one for the Armistice Centenary about the plight of horses in the First World War (p32-33)  Report of Harvest Festival & recognition for Jill Brett’s service to the church (p35)  WG Village Market urgently needs help to keep running (p49) 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

Letters to the Editor Sir The story of John James Cheesman and Richard Webb (Ad Vincula, October 2018) is indeed a fascinating one. More details of their lives in hiding can be found in the written record of an interview with Richard Webb for the Committee on the Treatment of British Prisoners of War in the National Archives, Reference WO 161/100/600. It can be downloaded for £3.50. However, Corporal Cheesman's inclusion on the plaque in St Peter's remains a mystery and is not fully explained by the timing of his return in 1919 and the erection of the memorial, as it was known in 1917 that he was still alive. In its edition of 12th July 1917, the West Sussex Gazette printed the following news item: "News has been received by the parents of Corporal James Cheesman, Royal Irish Dragoon Guards, that he is a prisoner of war in Germany. They had been notified that he was missing after the battle of Mons, 1914. Although a prisoner of war for nearly three years, he was not able to communicate with his parents until last week. In his letter he states he is now able to write once a week. He has been well treated, though food is scarce. During this long suspense his mother always believed she would hear from him again; her faith was justified." Quite apart from this very public announcement, it seems unlikely in a small community such as Wisborough Green at that time that this information would be unknown to those who arranged for the plaque to be erected. Perhaps someone, somewhere, can throw more light on this discrepancy. Corporal Cheesman is not included on the granite cross on the green, but the numbers on both memorials tally, because the cross includes F D Phillips, who is not named on the church memorial. Yours faithfully, Andrew Strudwick

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Wisborough Green Primary School News Helping others, being able to change lives and giving back to our wider community is something we all value. Our Harvest festival celebrations did exactly that! The children made beautiful leaf art candle lights, cakes, bread and cheese straws to sell after the church service and we raised an amazing ÂŁ192 for the Send a Cow charity. Thank you to everyone who made contributions towards this great cause and for all the food donations given in support of the Chichester Food Bank. Democracy Day was a professional affair with candidates canvassing for support in an incredibly polite way. Every child had the chance to vote democratically for their class representatives. The children take responsibility in many areas of school life including: School Council, Learning Council, TechnicIans - Digital Leaders of the future, Eco Warriors - conserving energy and saving money, Ambassadors, Librarians and Sports Captains. Our Ambassadors organised a fantastic Grandparents and Family Afternoon to celebrate national grandparents day. They served tea and cake and looked after our guests brilliantly. I am very proud of the polite, caring and considerate children we have at WGPS.

All things important are best discussed over a cup of tea or coffee, in a truly British way! I was so pleased to see so many parents and carers attending our recent 'Coffee and Catch Up' session. One of the main discussions was around the hiring of our school facilities. Look out for details of the different rooms available to hire, including costings. We are also hoping to set up a regular 'Stay and Play' session for pre-school aged children. This will give children and their family members an opportunity to get to know us and the school before they join in September. Once again, look out for further details coming soon. I am not sure I can quite believe we are once again planning for the festive season! As we embrace the delights in the change of season, we look forward to a wealth of celebrations. These include: the Christmas Tree Festival, where our Rock Choir will be performing, the Christmas Carol Concert and of course the brilliant Nativity. We look forward to celebrating with you. 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

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Nature Notes What an odd year it’s been for the weather. The “Beast from the East” froze everything - then came the heatwave! Some plants have really struggled, but roses and clematis, and apples, plums and other fruit have had a bumper year. There are great big conkers everywhere, acorns are huge – and noisy if they land on your car when you’re driving! We’ve had a few late really hot days in September and October too, and on one of these we were sitting outside with some friends from Scotland when we saw something hovering above the top of the garden. Too big for a kestrel, I realised it was a peregrine! Then a second bird appeared, circled the conifers at the top of the drive, came to re-join its companion and off they flew. What a treat. Were they just passing through? Was the second one a youngster, still learning? Our Scottish friends see them more often, so they were marginally less impressed - but it was still a great sighting! On another recent hot day, a woodlark was seen in Bedham, flying up and singing in a kind of courtship display, as if it was spring. Several peacock butterflies have been on the micklemas daisies, their vibrant colours a glorious contrast to the soft blue flowers. Our crab apples trees are heavy with fruit and we’re waiting for the fieldfares and redwings to arrive and polish them off. I do hope they get here in time! And a couple of mornings ago, as I grabbed a first cup of tea, two robins flew boldly into the utility room. Their breakfast feed was ready, and as I appeared they flew back out, obviously impatient for me to scatter it for them! This reminded me of Peter Edmonds 13 rescuing a woodpecker from a conservatory this year. It pecked Peter’s finger but he didn’t mind! We put his picture in the Notes (repeated right). Peter knew more about wildlife, especially birds, than I will ever k now, and s har ed his knowledge so generously, with pictures, and advice, and reports of sightings etc over the last ten years or more. He started our first Wisborough wildlife group and we had some marvellous outings together. His humour, enthusiasm and expertise made our local safaris a joy – rain or no rain! Well into October - and another treat. Driving home late on the A272 - a tawny owl appeared. Flying quite slowly in front of me for a while, it gave me a perfect view. And when I turned up our drive, a white shape flitted across to my left and disappeared into the wood. Unmistakeably a barn owl - so that was two favourite birds within ten minutes of each other and I couldn’t help wondering if Peter had somehow had a hand in it! Fingers crossed for all hibernating creatures this winter – may they all emerge unscathed and ready to go in the spring - and that includes me, so see you then! 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! 14

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 01403 700946.

nsored Activities 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 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. Next lunch:

Thursday 15th November at 12.15 for 12.45 in the Village Hall

‘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 the rest of the year (weather permitting): Tuesday 13th November Tuesday 27th November Tuesday 11th December

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There But Not There Please take the opportunity to experience the There But Not There installation in the Church until 15th November. A transparent silhouette representing each of the men has been placed in the Church; please take the time to visit and sit with the men from the village who did not return; remember them and reflect on their courage. They gave their lives.

Photos: Left and Far Left by Howard True Right by Pam Phillips

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This publication describes the short lives of the men whose names are inscribed on Wisborough Green’s War Memorials, having died in the First World War. The fallen are a cross section of Parish society at the time and came from all walks of life. It is informative about those who paid the ‘ultimate sacrifice’, they gave their lives for their country and this village, and a moving tribute to their memory. The booklets are available at the village shop, café and pubs for a, suggested, minimum donation of £5.00 with profits going to the charity ‘Remembered’ that aims to Commemorate the fallen, Educate all generations and Heal those suffering from recent combat.

THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION POPPY APPEAL CONCERT Friday, 16th November, 2018 – 6.45pm for 7.30pm. £20 per ticket Champs Hill Music Room, Waltham Park Road, Coldwaltham, RH20 1LY

It is appropriate that in 2018, on the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1, we should be holding a concert to raise funds for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. The concert is being given by Martyna Jatkauskaite in memory of her sage and mentor, Adrian Tuck. Adrian very sadly died in August 2016, having just taken over responsibility for the Poppy Appeal in Petworth. Martyna is recognised as one of the leading pianists of her generation; she will play works by Prokofiev, Beethoven and Kapustin together with a new composition by her husband Mihali Paleologou, entitled “The Flight”, dedicated to Adrian Tuck. Tickets are £20 and can be obtained from Nicholas Wheeler, Coppards, Middle Street, Petworth, GU28 0BE. Cheques should be made payable to ‘The Royal British Legion’. Further information 01798 343777 or nicholasnwheeler@hotmail.com

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Ad Vincula - “How far can you go?” I’m very pleased to report that, since the October mag, we have had a small flurry of entries to our little fun competition. The distance winner this month is Fran & Dave Wallace in Singapore (6,770m) - congratulations! Left: Fran Wallace in Singapore (6,770m) Right: Dave & Fran Wallace at the Grand Prix, Singapore (6,770m)

Below Left: Ant Nicholls in Puerto Pollensa, Mallorca, Spain (787m)

Below Right: Jane Zilz at the “Alignments of Carnac”, Brittany, France (265m)

Please remember to take your copy of Ad Vincula with you wherever you travel and don’t worry if your travels don’t take you to distant shores, we still want to find the most interesting or unusual location for Ad Vincula so 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/. Roland Zilz

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Family Support Work News The Harvest season is now well and truly underway, and our office in Brighton is heaving with the weight of all the wonderful donations we have received from Harvest Festivals across Sussex with more to come over the next week or so. We would like to say a huge thank you to everybody who has so generously donated to these collections; they really do make a world of difference to the families we support. We are working hard to increase our profile across Sussex and making as much as we can of our existing networks. Maybe you could help? If you work for a local company that has an active charity programme, or your children or grandchildren go to a school that chooses a local charity to support each year, we would love to hear about any new contacts so that we can tell more people about our work and encourage new supporters. Any connection, however insignificant you think it may be, could be hugely useful to us. Please get in touch with Nikki, our Director of Fundraising and Marketing, on nikki@familysupportwork.org.uk or 01273 832963 ex.307 if you have any local contacts you may be able to put us in touch with. Thank you! Nikki Kerr, Director Fundraising & Marketing

Village Hall News There has been no reportable progress since last month. At the time of writing, we await the final construction drawings from our architect which will support further discussions with the Big Lottery Fund as well as the submission of tenders from our candidate builders. More next month. Keith Carter, Chairman, Village Hall Management Committee

The Annual General Meeting of the Village Hall Management Committee will be held at the Hall on Thursday 29th November 2018 from 8.00pm All Welcome Please come along to enjoy a glass of wine and hear the latest news about the village hall.

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IT’S COMING SOON ……… ! The Christmas Tree Festival to be held in our refurbished church will soon be upon us - put the dates in your diary now.

Sunday 9th December – Sunday 16th December Open each day from 11am – 6pm This year the Festival is to be run in conjunction with

a Sussex based charity which provides 'Nursing Care at Home' for local children who have a life-threatening illness or may be terminally ill.

The Festival will close with a concert in church with contributions from various organisations in the village.

We shall need lots of help ….  Sponsors for the Christmas Trees. Prices range from £50 - £200  Helpers to set up the Festival in church on Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th December

 Individuals or groups to decorate trees  Stewards to assist when the Festival is open  Christmas Tree stands to borrow If you can help with any of these, please contact Richard Parish (700628) or Jamie Daniell (752846) in the first instance. Thank you.

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WISBOROUGH GREEN SCHOOL’S ANNUAL BONFIRE BONANZA – FRIDAY 2nd NOVEMBER The beautiful colours of Autumn are here and that means it is time for us to light up the Wisborough Green night sky with fabulous Aurora Fireworks at our exciting Bonfire Night celebrations! It’s a long held tradition in Wisborough Green, and we are very proud to be a part of it. This year will see the usual fun of the event, including our build a guy competition, the chance to win the honour of starting the fireworks by ‘pushing the plunger’, plus top quality BBQ food courtesy of Coughtrey’s in Pulborough and a Bar with Ale from the local Brolly Brewing plus warming mulled wine. We are very grateful to the many local businesses who support and especially the Davies who provide their Field and the Lees who assist us with the bonfire build. Capacity is limited, so do please buy in advance and take advantage of the discounted prices. Tickets can be purchased at www.eventbrite.co.uk, or pop into the school office. You can also check details on our Facebook page @wisboroughgreenps. Advance Tickets: Adults £4, Children £3, Family Ticket (2 adults and 2 children) £12, or On the Gate: Adults £5, Children £4 and Family Ticket £15. Remember, as usual all proceeds go to the school to provide much needed 25 resources and improve the learning environment for our children. We thank you in advance for your support. If you are interested in sponsoring the event, then we would be delighted to hear from you on wisboroughgreenschoolpta@gmail.com or 01403 700280. There are always opportunities to get involved with our events. We look forward to seeing you on 2nd November!

‘Dos, Don’ts, Moans & Groans’ Well what a fantastic village we all live in - not a single moan this month although I am sure we still have a problem with dogs fouling on the green. I have often wondered how dog owners know if their dog has fouled when they take them out in the dark and let them run loose on the green; is there a food additive that makes it glow?? Leaves and Conkers from the trees become a problem this time of year and I have empty sacks at my place if anybody fancies raking and picking them up? I will run them to the dump at Billingshurst if you leave bags by the trees. Please keep an eye on the new village pavements and report any cracks or new growth or even areas that are not finished to the West Sussex Highways on their web page. It is very easy to do along with any pot holes in the paths or road. If you report it then it might get fixed if you don’t it won’t . My final DO for this month is 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

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Wisborough Green Sports News Football Club. The new season has started and the 1st XI are playing in the West Sussex Championship having been relegated last year having played 5 won only 1 and lost 4. It is still obviously a testing league with the alterations this year. The good news is there are 3 clubs below them. The second XI are sitting in 3rd place in Division 3 North. New players are very welcome. Fixtures for November are shown on the league web page but these are not always correct https://fulltime.thefa.com/ff/LeagueDetails when asked to search league - type in Brickability and it is the Brickability West Sussex League 1st XI play in Championship and 2ndXI are in Div 3 North this season. Cricket Club. New players are always welcome 1st XI captain James Sadler on 07973 414645 League website: http://sussexcricketleague.play-cricket.com Ken Vickery

Wisborough Green Fete Society Thanks to the hard work of many people and the support of all our visitors, the Wisborough Green Fete Society is delighted to be able to make the following donations amounting to £4,830 to village and local community projects: £1200 £1200 £1000 £250 £250 £250 £250 £80 £250 £100

Village Hall modernisation project The Pavilion renovation project Sussex Air Ambulance Fire Fighters Village Minibus Stoolball Club Parishes Wildlife Group Charity Stall Holder refunds Upkeep of WG Public Toilets St Peter and St James Hospice

In addition, the Scouts raised £1100 for their refreshments and the Sports Association raised £1300 on the barbecue. Due to some key committee members standing down, we are actively looking for new members to join our small committee. Please do get in touch if you’d like to find out more, or come along to our AGM on Thursday 7th Feb 2019 - 8pm at the Three Crowns. Contact Louise on 01403 700689 or email clerk@wisboroughgreenpc.org

DEDICATION SERVICE FOR THE Following a frantic week to get everything completed in time, a congregation of 150 filled the church on Sunday 14th October for the dedication by the Bishop of Horsham, The Rt Revd Mark Sowerby, of the new works that have been undertaken over the last year.

The project was conceived in about 1997 when it was decided that our church deserved a WC. Nothing is ever straightforward, and we are now blessed with two WCs, a refurbished organ, new entrance steps, two sets of glass doors, a kitchenette in the South Porch, a beautiful oak servery and two new vestries with stunning glass screens.

The result is that our contribution to the ongoing de v el opm en t of t hi s magnificent building has brought us into the 21st century to meet the demands of our time whilst respecting all that our ancestors have contributed before us.

E NEW WORKS AT ST PETER’S The addition of a concealed screen in the chancel arch with a projector, internet connection and an improved new sound system will complete the task in the near future. None of this would have been possible if it were not for the generosity of so many in both time and money. In particular, we are grateful for a magnificent legacy from Laurence and Pat Knight of Wephurst Park, long term members of the congregation, as well as those who provided other significant donations along the way. Our thanks are given to all those who contributed to this project in ways both large and small. We shall never be able to name everyone but special mention is given to the following:

 Members of the original Building Committee, under the chairmanship of Robert Armistead, who conceived the outline of the project over many years.

 Simon Goddard of The Goddard Partnership, who designed and oversaw the project and his assistant Ella Maskell, who undertook the legwork with great 29 grace and charm.

 Mel Howse, the renowned glass artist from Sidlesham, who designed and created the magnificent coloured glass screens which front the Vestries.

 Peter West of Wests of East Dean and his staff who undertook the specialist joinery work;

 John Beasley, Mark Slatter and Alex Male of Valley Builders from East Grinstead who, together with their subcontractors, have graced this church with good humour and a high degree of skill over the last year whilst masterminding the implementation of the whole building works.

 ION of Dorking who supplied the glass doors.  Simon Pulham and his team from Bishop and Sons of Ipswich who removed the organ and returned it in a fully refurbished and enhanced form. The church is kept open during daylight hours so, if you have not already done so, please feel free to climb the hill and have a look at the improvements, It is now our collective duty to ensure that this beautiful upgraded building does not become a museum, but continues to be used to serve and praise God in a vibrant manner relevant to our time. We look forward to it being used in a manner now made possible by the improvements for the benefit of our community as well as for the worshipping congregation. Photos by Annie Daniell & Roland Zilz

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TABLE TOP SALE IN AID OF WISBOROUGH GREEN VILLAGE HALL MODERNISATION PROJECT Saturday 17th November 2018 In the village hall 11.00am to 3.00pm Everyone welcome We greatly appreciate the support of the community for this fundraiser event, which has raised around £1500 for the village hall project over the last 2 years. Let’s hope we can raise another good sum this year. Bottle Tombola, Raffle, Handmade crafts and cards, Lucky Dip, cakes, refreshments and much more. Hire of a table costs £15 and can be booked through Reg Hickman Tel: 01403 701886 or email reghickman5@gmail.com Donations for prizes, raffle and cakes will be gratefully received Thank you

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All Hail! A poem by Walter Arthur, Wisborough Green The day dawned, bright and very clear an absolute delight: Autumn was here. As we rolled along, steadily but sure Steve at the wheel so this would endure. But, from the left another car approached our place, now, was set to be encroached. A collision was far more than obvious, but the other driver seemed oblivious. Steve, in fact, had to veer to the right, to lessen the impact; space was tight. So, our driver, a man of long repute, showed that he was also very astute. To hit the car side on, would have been tragic but the driver avoided this, as if by magic. All Hail Stephen, he could be called a hero; it was more or less even: far from ground zero. As for yours truly: he was eyeing the birds, feathered ones though, don’t’ mix up the words! 32 There were no cries of grief, shouting or bawling,

to be very brief, no need for caterwauling. Though the scene was one of calm and quiet, the services came along as if to quell a riot. I was laying on my back, at length, in the aisle as if I was asleep or sunbathing for a while.

There’s no point to rail as to who was at fault, but our driver did not quail: we came to a halt. Minor injuries, cuts and bruises were sustained, but everyone survived and no one complained. But just look; I’ve been in a far worse situation read it in my book, it may invoke consternation.

Misuse of Junior Goalpost behind Pavilion Could we please ask parents to discourage their children from hanging from the junior goalpost at the back of the Pavilion. Although we understand the attraction, it was not designed for this purpose and we are concerned about the safety of the crossbar. If it does continue, the goalpost may have to be removed which would be disappointing for those who do use it for football practice. Thank you for your cooperation. Wisborough Green Parish Council

Remember Every Horse A poem by Jill Horn, Rustington

Rest now my strong brave horse End your suffering as I stroke your head My life was saved by you, of course Each time you heeded things I said Moving through the battleďŹ eld Bringing me away from harm Every turn made you my shield Resisting panic, staying calm Endless noise and cries and moans Veering past a dying horse Enveloped in the sounds of groans Riding you with careless force Yet you followed each command Hurting from a sabre thrust On and on through bleeding land Running, slowing - full of trust Saving me whilst you were failing Ending up injured and ailing Rest now my strong brave horse ( Please note - the ďŹ rst letter of each line spells out the title.)

Open House Homeless Shelter at Crawley The winter is coming up fast for those that are unfortunate enough to struggle with homelessness and poverty. If you have any excess bed linen or clothes I would be happy to collect them or they could be left on my front doorstep. Thank you again to the many of you who have donated in the past. Open House in Crawley literally provides a lifeline to those in need. Do contact me on 01403 700402. Philip Midwinter Fernlea, Kirdford Road, WG, RH14 0DD Tel: 01403 700402.

Update Boxal Bridge After the Dept for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport’s acceded to WSCC’s request to have Boxal Bridge delisted, KKWG sought to have the bridge RE-listed but heard on October 10th that it would remain DE-listed. Such a case requires new information. This is a much cherished local heritage asset which we will continue to work hard to safeguard and protect. Many thanks to all who have helped and sought to remind West Sussex of the need to represent their local constituents and, I need hardly remind you, that elections are due next May. What we need to do now is to raise funds to help meet the legal bills.

GOVERNMENT CONSULTATIONS: The Government argues that planning applications regarding the development of Onshore Oil&Gas are taking too long and so are seeking to speed things up…..by sidelining the involvement of local Planning Authorities, Councils and members of the public. What happened to the Localism Act? Whether or not you agree to “fracking” proceeding, these proposals represent a reduction in democracy and on Sept 12 th 34 our local MP, Rt Hon Nick Herbert, Arundel and South Downs spoke up for local democracy in a debate on the proposed changes. “I accept that there is tight regulation on below-the-ground issues, but, above the ground, planning permission is currently required for non-conventional drilling. That will not happen if there is permitted development, and the ability of local authorities to regulate lorry movements, for instance, will be taken away. There is huge concern about that, and I invite the Minister to look again at the proposals, because I do not believe there is a parliamentary majority for them.” Debate in the Westminster Hall, Parliament, Sept 12th, 2018 There now appear to be 20 Conservative MPs who would be willing to vote against these proposals. The consultation closed on October 25th. Jill Sutcliffe, Chair KKWG, 01403 700395 or jillsutcliffe1@gmail.com

KKWG Annual General Meeting: Friday November 23 Usual format – 6.30pm - 7.00pm: 7.00pm - 7.30pm: 7.30pm:

, 2018: being held in the Village Hall, Wisborough Green.

short focussed AGM reporting back on the year, elections etc; drinks and nibbles; followed by talk by newly retired Chief Executive Officer of the Sussex Wildlife Trust, SWT, Tony Whitbread: There is no wealth but life, reflections on working for wildlife. All welcome.

Harvest Festival Weekend What a wonderful Harvest weekend we had! On the evening of Saturday 29th September, just on 60 people sat down in the Village Hall to enjoy a Harvest Supper of bangers, jacket potatoes and roasted vegetables followed by a selection of fruit crumbles. The Vicar and Marion organised a ‘Fun Quiz’ and the assembled company was also well entertained by Gill Parish and Jamie Daniell on piano and violin. The Church was beautifully decorated by Maggie Edwards and her team and a good congregation enjoyed a traditional Harvest Festival Service on Sunday morning, th September 30 . In the evening, at the Cricks, the annual Harvest Auction took place. The auctioneer this year was Jonathan Farmer taking over that role following the death, earlier this year, of his father John. Jonathan was tremendous and his Dad would have been proud of him! The wonderful total of £876.00 was raised for the Elliott Village Charity Fund. Many thanks to all those who helped in so many ways to make these events such a success. The Churchwardens

Jill Brett presented with bouquet On Saturday, 13th October during the “Big Clean & Polish” of the church prior to the Dedication Service the following day, Jill Brett, church cleaning coordinator, was presented with a bouquet of flowers in recognition her many years of service to St Peters. Jill said afterwards: “I was quite overwhelmed by the lovely bouquet and card. My involvement has been the easy part, relying on the rest of the cleaning team who turn up faithfully on their allotted dates augmented by others from the congregation on the twice-yearly general cleaning dates, and encouraged by Clive who cheer-leads and wields the high-ceiling brush. Thank you to you all.”

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Recipe of the Month PUMPKIN SOUP WITH HONEY & SAGE Halloween may be over by the time you read this but don’t discard all the pumpkins just yet, try making this rich, comforting soup first! Instead of fried sage leaves to garnish, how about sprinkling a few toasted pumpkin seeds over the soup just before serving…

Ingredients           

75g unsalted butter 1 small/medium onion, roughly chopped 1 carrot, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 kg pumpkin (or butternut squash), deseeded, peeled and cut into cubes 2 heaped tablespoons clear honey 3 sprigs of fresh sage, plus some fried sage leaves to garnish 750 ml vegetable or chicken stock 75 ml double cream Freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method 1. Gently melt the butter in a large lidded saucepan or flameproof casserole. Add the onion, carrot and 37 garlic, stir, cover and cook over low heat for about 4-5 minutes. Add the cubed pumpkin, honey and sage, stir, replace the lid and continue to cook very gently for about 10 minutes. 2. Pour in the stock, bring to the boil and cook for a further 10 minutes until the vegetables are soft. 3. Turn off the heat and allow the soup to cool slightly, then remove the sage and strain the soup, retaining the liquid. 4. Put half the cooked vegetables in a food processor with just enough of the reserved cooking liquid to blend into a smooth puree. 5. Transfer to a clean saucepan and repeat with the remaining vegetables, adding the puree to the first batch. 6. Whizz the remaining liquid in the food processor to pick up the last bits of puree and add that too. 7. Bring the soup slowly to the boil, then stir in the cream without boiling further. 8. Season to taste with lemon juice (about 1 tablespoon) salt (about a teaspoon) and pepper. 9. Serve with an extra swirl of cream or scatter some crisp-fried sage leaves on top and serve with wholemeal or multigrain bread. (Recipe Courtesy of Home-grown Harvest by Ryland, Peters & Small ) Judie Donovan

Flag Raising Dates 11 November 14 November 20 November

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

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If you would like to join the trip to Shoreham Lifeboat Station (with lunch at the Shoreham Airport restaurant afterwards) on 14th November, then please give Kate Vernalls a call. There are still places available. Likewise, if you would like to go to the Wisley Christmas Glow on the 5th December. We are always on the look-out for new drivers, escorts, and of course passengers and we are particularly short of escorts at present. Please give me a call if you would be interested in being involved with this very worthwhile all-volunteer charity. Thank you.

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Wisborough Green History - THE ORIGINS The canal system in Britain dates back to Roman times during which it was mainly used for irrigation or the linking of rivers. The demand for navigable waterways grew slowly as the demand for industrial transport increased. However, it was the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century that caused the modern canal network to be constructed. This was because of its need for an economic and reliable form of transport that could handle large quantities of goods. The biggest area of canal construction was in the development of narrow canals that were just wide enough for special narrow boats to navigate. Other construction work entailed improvements to the river navigations e.g. the Thames locks and the Arun Navigation Canal in which two stretches of the River Arun that were either difficult or unnavigable were bypassed by new canal construction so that barges could travel from the coast at Littlehampton to Newbridge. The 19th century saw the construction of some major new canals such as the Manchester Ship Canal along which ocean going ships could travel. However, towards the end of the century many canals were increasingly being owned by railway companies or competing with them with the result that many were in decline as they tried to remain competitive, the lesser ones being abandoned. The 20 th century brought competition from road haulage with the result that there was a rapid decline in usage of the remaining canals with minimal traffic even on the widest and most industrial waterways. 40

During the 1960s a few canals were being used for leisure purpose and this was just enough to sustain the surviving canals. Gradually through the 1970s popularity of canals grew which resulted in pressure to maintain the canals and even for volunteers to restore closed canals. This resulted in funding being made available and the use of contractors to complete large restoration projects and complex civil engineering projects such as the restoration of the Anderton Boat Lift in Cheshire where a 50' high lift raises narrow boats from the River Weaver up to the Trent and Mersey Canal. By the turn of the century there were many active restoration projects by volunteer groups including the local Wey and Arun Canal Trust.

TRAVEL IN EIGHTEENTH CENTURY WEST SUSSEX The main method of the transport of goods in England was by sea until the end of the 18th century. Travel by water was more practical than that by land particularly for heavy loads such as coal and timber; it was also cheaper. Of course, the sea held the risk of delays or the loss of the cargo because of bad weather for which insurance premiums increased the cost of the voyage. Using sea transport was fine for transport from one coastal destination to another or if rivers could be used at each end of the voyage but consideration had to be given to the distance that needed to be travelled to the nearest wharf. For heavy goods this usually meant employing a pack-horse or a wagon train or just a horse and cart (see illustrations). Wagon trains became more common in the 18 th century and comprised four-wheeled wagons hauled by teams of six or eight horses, but their effectiveness required reasonable roads to the ports. However, this was rarely the case. Some goods were transported entirely by roads to their destination. But in 18 th century Sussex this was difficult because the turnpike network of well-surfaced toll roads that

E WEY AND ARUN CANAL (Part 1) had developed over much of the country largely omitted Sussex such that the only turnpikes were those from London to Chichester and Tunbridge Wells. This meant that throughout Sussex travellers and the wagon trains relied on local roads. These went back to mediaeval times and were really just rights of way that were often well-trodden paths across fields. They weren’t surfaced or fenced and there were hardly any signposts. In summer they were dusty and difficult but in winter they could become impassable swamps such that they were generally unusable for wagons. Those wagons that attempted to traverse these roads merely churned them up further with their great iron-rimmed wheels. As a result, Sussex roads were generally regarded as a disgrace to England. One authority, writing in the early seventeenth century, said “The roads of Sussex were so bad that when one made a journey from London to Horsham, one must needs go via Canterbury!” Central government saw road maintenance as a local government problem. Each parish was required to keep its roads in good condition using local resources. The task was beyond them and so usually nothing was done. Besides, the local parishioners were too concerned with their own survival and getting enough to eat rather than improving the roads. And 41 when they did, they concentrated on the roads in the centre of the village! The wagon trains carried loads from the market towns to the river and sea ports and London. Their loads were of farm produce, timber and grain and they returned with groceries, coal and general merchandise. In Sussex, cross-country journeys went from the forests loaded with oak for the naval yards of Deptford, Woolwich and Chatham and returned with old ships’ timbers for the building of Sussex cottages and barns. With all of the problems with the local roads the benefits of river transport were gradually appreciated. Various schemes were put forward to enhance and develop the existing rivers in Sussex. A bill to link the Wey and Arun by linking their tributaries by a two-mile canal between Cranleigh and Dunsfold reached the House of Lords in 1641 and although the bill failed it raised the point for the need for transport of chalk, timber and products of the iron industry, none of which could be carried in winter because of the state of the roads. Some improvements were made to the harbours and the tideways of the Sussex rivers, but no serious attempt was made to develop navigation beyond the tidal reaches until long after the start of the canal era. Eventually, in 1785 authority was obtained for digging the first canal in Sussex, viz. the cut-off between Coldwaltham and Houghton and between Pallingham and Newbridge wharf. (Continued next month - RB)

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Success for volunteers’ link-up Two community groups joined forces for the first time this month to help improve the public’s access to the West Sussex countryside. The Wey & Arun Canal Trust Midweek Working Party and the West Sussex County Council Public Rights of Way volunteers came together on the 12th and 13th September to spend two days clearing vegetation around Rowner Lock and the public footpath to Loves Bridge in Billingshurst. Their hard work over a mile of countryside now means the footpath is more easily accessible and walkers can better enjoy the stunning views of the canal from the path and bridge. New signposts also help mark the footpath routes. Midweek Working Party organiser Margaret Darvill said the 20 WACT volunteers and 12 WSCC Public Rights of Way volunteers all enjoyed working together. She added: “The area is now much more accessible and the clearance work shows off the wonderful view of the canal. The initiative was so successful that we hope to make it an annual event.” RIGHT: Celebrating a job well done: The Wey & Arun Canal Trust Midweek Working Party volunteers and the WSCC Public Rights of Way volunteers

Festive Cruises on the Wey & Arun Canal Bookings are already being taken for the extremely popular Santa Cruises which will be running on 9th, 16th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd December. Trips depart at 11am, 12noon and 2.00pm and cost £10 per person to include festive refreshments and a gift from Santa for all children under 12 years of age. Following last year’s success there will be another Santa Cruise for the Grown-ups on Friday 14th December, 7.30 – 9.00pm. Santa tells us that Christmas is not just for the children and invites adults to join him for a 90 minute trip along the canal whilst enjoying a glass of mulled wine with nibbles, and festive music (singing along is optional but encouraged!). Santa will also have a small gift for everyone! Tickets cost £16 per person. On Boxing Day trips will depart at 11.00am, 12.15 and 2.15pm (tickets: £7 adults; £3.50 children) and on New Year’s Day trips will depart at 11.00am, 12.15pm and 2.00pm (tickets, to include light refreshments, £8 adults, £4 children). Booking in advance is essential for all the trips. Full details are available on the website and bookings can be made online. Alternatively please call The Wey & Arun Canal Trust Office on 01403 752403 or email office@weyandarun.co.uk www.weyandarun.co.uk

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The Gardener’s Calendar by Ian Clemens  There's still time to plant daffodil bulbs and other spring flowering             

bulbs. Plant out spring bedding displays of pansies, violas and primulas. Start to plant bare-root roses - they can be planted any time between now and March. Continue to lift dahlia tubers, begonias and gladiolus corms to store dry over the winter months. Remove the dead foliage before storing. Cut back the yellowing foliage of herbaceous perennials, and lift and divide overcrowded clumps to maintain their vigour. Lift parsnips after the first frosts when their flavour will have sweetened. Divide mature clumps of rhubarb once they are dormant. If you have access to fresh manure, now is the time to spread it across the surface of your vegetable beds to rot down over winter. Stake top-heavy brassicas and draw up some soil around the base of the stem to prevent wind rocking the plant and causing damage to the roots. Now is the ideal time to plant currant bushes whilst they are dormant. Plant raspberry canes now for a delicious home grown crop. Check fruits in storage and promptly remove any showing signs of disease or rotting. Tidy up your strawberry plants - cut off any dead leaves and remove runners. Prune pear and apple trees anytime between now and February. But don't be tempted to prune your plum trees now as they will be susceptible to the silver leaf fungus - wait until midsummer. Apply glue bands or grease bands to the trunks of fruit trees to prevent wingless female winter moths climbing the trunks and laying their eggs in the branches.

Visit to Royal Hospital,Chelsea th

On Tuesday 18 September, a motley crew of 15 started out for a visit to the Royal Hospital at Chelsea, but not before partaking of a fortifying breakfast at Whispers in Billingshurst. We then boarded our luxury minibus for the trip, arriving at the Hospital in good time for our appointed tour. Our guide was a former army sergeant called Bill. Typically tall and erect and proud of his previous service, he proved to be a real character whilst showing us around the Hospital and explaining its origins and history. The 90 minute tour turned into a 2¼ hour history lesson via an array of Bill’s stories. What a wonderful institution the Hospital is and what a fascinating history! Thanks Reg for a great day out. Keith Carter

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Local Club and Society News Wisborough Green Short Mat Bowls Club On Thursday 27th September we travelled to Cowfold for a friendly match, in a well contested match the honours went to Cowfold. On mat 1 (Yvonne, Linda, Derek and Lorraine) lost 1120 and mat 2 (Carol, Hilary, Gavin and Shirley) lost 9-25. This gave a match result of 20-45, a defeat by 25 shots. On Thursday 11th October we entertained Pulborough in a friendly match, with Wisborough winning comfortably on both mats. On mat 1 Jane, Monica, David and Bernard (skip) winning 29-7 and on mat 2 Lorraine, Marilyn, Shirley and Tony (skip) winning 21-9. This gave a match result of 50-16 and victory by 34 shots. November Diary: 6th - Ewhurst 2pm (home) 10th - Annual Presentation and Dinner 6:30pm (home) 15th - Reprobates (home) 6:30pm 19th - Pairs Competition 10am (home) 20th - West Chiltington 2pm (home) 22nd - Aldingbourne 6:30pm (home) 27th - Lavant 2pm (home) 30th - Lakeside Weekend (away) Monica Enticknap, Captain 47

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 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)

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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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Wisborough Green FARMERS MARKETplus News

Next Market: Thursday 8th November 2018 Wisborough Green Village Hall 9.00am – 12.30pm Market News Macmillan had an excellent market result, with nearly £400 net profit. They are delighted that it is all ploughed back into our local Macmillan nursing help. There cannot be many people whose lives have not been touched by cancer or its effects on people they know.

Emergency situation We as a Market enable Macmillan to do this month after month: we as a Market help the care of people in difficulties. This means you and the volunteers who do the organisation and running of each Market. But, we are in dire straights and URGENTLY need help to keep going. Are you able to offer occasional help? Please contact one of the following if you are able to help: Aija Hamilton Sally Marsh Annette Hesselgrave Caroline Spackman

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Or email: wisboroughmarket@gmail.com Maybe you missed the article last month so here are the main points again:

Why our Market needs help. “Our committee has shrunk due to several house moves, new jobs, retirement and changes in circumstances. Nobody had got fed up! There is much laughter and jollity and mutual help. It would be lovely and stimulating to meet new people with different approaches. We are hopeful.”

What our Market needs. “One member of our team has found a new job that suits her apart from having to separate from the committee and the job she really enjoyed – dealing with social media and photos. Alas, none of us can take up the slack so we are in a pickle. The market needs someone who will keep us in those areas. Younger people are the future and they use it brilliantly. Would you like to extend your CV doing this for the Market? Being on our very friendly Committee can be optional. Reporting can be done by email. Our team also needs someone to specialise in finding new stall holders, enable them to do the formalities to be able to trade and to liaise with existing ones. (Continued on page 51)

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Advertising to promote the Market could be more professional, so a new eye and mind would be brilliant.” If you were able to offer occasional help or more it would:

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help Macmillan; help the Market to carry on as a community interaction place; help to fund the Village Hall; give people an opportunity to shop for rather special products.

Can’t be bad! WGFM Committee Follow us on social media for updates, photographs and market chat: (Although, until we can find a new social media guru, there won’t be much to see!!) Facebook: www.facebook.com/WisboroughGreenFarmersandVillageMarket Instagram: www.instagram.com/wisboroughmarket Twitter: www.twitter.com @WGvillagemarket

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Wisborough Green Horticultural Society “Gardeners Question Time” Monday 5th November 8pm Wisborough Green Village Hall Do come along and ask your gardening questions to our local knowledgeable panel (well, we trust they will be!). Hopefully it will be a lively evening and we will all learn something! In the words of Alfred Austin, the early 20th century poet laureate “There is no gardening without humility - nature is often sending even its oldest scholars to the bottom of the class for some outrageous blunder.” The last speaker whose talk was “Winter Gardens” certainly made us think about ‘form’ in the garden and to go home and give your plot a critical appraisal. Challenging! The autumn plant sale raised around £250 for our funds – best ever for the autumn one. Quite a social occasion and was accompanied by some of the punters playing conkers! (see picture). We were very lucky with the weather as later in the day it became very wet.

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Arts Society Meetings The Arts Society - West Sussex The Annual General Meeting for Members only will be held on Tuesday 6th November, followed by a talk at 2.15 given by Philippa Barton on

Thomas Chippendale & His Contemporaries Furniture in Nostell Priory and Harewood House are classic examples of his work. The talk will discuss his use of mahogany and marquetry, and his relationships with his patrons On Tuesday 4th December, Andrew Davies will talk on

The Victorian Christmas: A Celebration Contrary to popular myth, the Victorians thoroughly amused themselves, particularly at Christmas. Mince pies and mulled wine after the talk. 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 52

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The Arts Society - South Downs On Wednesday 7 November, Rupert Willoughby will give a talk on

Basingstoke and its Contribution to World Culture On Wednesday 5 December, Bertie Pearce will give a talk on

The Punch & Judy Show: A subversive symbol 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

Village Hall 50 Club Draw The winner of the October Draw is Priscilla Pinkham who wins £50 The winner of the second prize of £20 is John Ansley The November Draw will be at 6.30 pm on Wednesday 7 November at the Three Crowns and if any member or prospective member would like to attend they will be very welcome. Ruth Andrews, 01403 700671

WI Report We were all entertained by Bob France on the 4th October by ‘What the Butler saw’. He dressed up in authentic costume and re -enacted his life as the Butler of the third Lord Egremont in the early 1700’s. We learnt about how to serve a meal a la Francais and learned what to ‘Tip’ means (To Insure Promptness). Our next meeting is on the 1st November. It’s the meeting you’ve all been waiting for, the AGM. We usually have a full house for this one as you all get the chance to give your opinion on the running of our WI and join in the fun of joining the Committee etc. Wine & soft drinks will be served so please come and have your say and join in the festivities. All potential members are welcome. Mary Benson (President) 01403 700284

Weather Watch Wisborough Green Rainfall for the month of September was 39mm – last year 120 mm and my 10 yr average 59mm. The fourth month in a row that rainfall has been less than average – so it has been drier! Highest temperature for September in the UK was 26.5°C at Cambridge Botanical Gardens and the coldest temp was minus 3.6°C recorded at Katesbridge (N.I). No serious frost yet but it did take Reg Snelgar’s dahlias at the allotments that were destined to decorate the church for Harvest festival! 53 Weathervane has purchased a fancy temperature recording device so from next month will be publishing WG’s max. and min. for the month. Sunshine levels were 108% of average for September. Weathervane

Billingshurst Blooms Over the summer The Weald Community Captains and the school gardening club met to discuss ways to brighten up the village. It was decided that the train station should be a priority, as students felt this was a key transport hub of the village. As a way to brighten up the village train station the Weald School students built wooden planters to enhance the environment and make it more welcoming. Mr Fry said “this is a wonderful opportunity for our students to brighten up the community.” The planters represent the five school houses of Wilberforce, Elgar, Austen, Livingstone and Darwin. Mr Dixon said “the students have worked hard, they have been keen and positive and want to help out their community.” Ryan, a Year 8 student who is one of Darwin house’s Community Captains said “The Weald is a big family and we feel that we should give back a little to our village as many students pass through the station every day.” We could not have made these planters without local business support and we would like to thank Scandia Hus Manufacturing Ltd (Billingshurst) and Network Rail Billingshurst for allowing us to run this project.

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Chichester Cathedral Upcoming Events Lunchtime Concerts at Chichester Cathedral – Autumn 2018 Tuesdays until 20th November: 1.10pm – 2.00pm Admission is free. Bring your sandwiches and come along and enjoy the concert. Coffee provided. All are very welcome. For more information please see: www.chichestercathedral.org.uk

Chichester Cathedral’s Gospel Day: Learning with Luke Saturday 17th November, 1.30pm – 5pm An Afternoon at Chichester Cathedral to explore and celebrate St Luke’s Gospel through word, music, prayer and art. Tickets £7.50. Advance booking is highly recommended. Session titles and further information at the ‘What’s On’ section of the Cathedral website: www.chichestercathedral.org.uk Or in person from the Chichester Box Office, Novium Museum, Tower Street, Chichester. Tel: 01243 816525.

Hot Topic Talk ‘In Praise of Non-Remembrance’ Wednesday 21 November, 4 Canon Lane, 10.30am – 12 noon. A lively counter-cultural dialogue on how best we should Remember, with reference to neuroscience, Sierra Leone and Miroslav Volf, with Simon Keyes, Professor of Reconciliation and Peacebuilding at the University of Winchester. The sessions will be introduced and chaired by the Cathedral Chancellor, the Reverend Canon Dr Anthony Cane. Tickets £7.50, refreshments included. Advance booking essential Chichester Box Office, Novium Museum, Tower Street, Chichester. Tel: 01243 816525.

Exhibition at Chichester Cathedral: ‘Star of Bethlehem’ by Jayson Haebich Thursday 22nd November 2018 – Sunday 3rd February 2019 A spectacular morphing geometric laser star created by coding artist Jayson Haebich. Powered by two laser projectors set high up in the Cathedral’s Triforium, the star will appear suspended above the Arundel Screen. At low light levels the haze machine will transform the star image into a three dimensional, floating star, creating a mythical spectacle. The effect will be mesmerising. Open daily with free entry.

Christmas Carols and Services at Chichester Cathedral: Throughout December 2018 Get into the festive spirit with the many carol services held in the Cathedral throughout December. For full details visit: www.chichestercathedral.org.uk

Church Cleaning Roster (Saturdays) 3 November

Mr Pinkham & Mrs Brett

10 November

TBA

17 November

Mrs Nicholls & Mrs Daniell

24 November

Mrs Holt & Mrs Zilz

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Church Flower Arranging Roster (Fridays) 2 November

Annie Daniell

9 November

Annie Daniell

16 November

Jean Hindmarsh / Suzanne Mosley

23 November

Jean Hindmarsh / Suzanne Mosley

30 November

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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 Joint PCC Treasurers 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 Mrs Sue Nicholls 700827 Mrs Sharon Moncur Mr Roger Moncur email: treasurer@stpeterswg.org.uk Mrs Sue Nicholls 700827 Mr David Warwick 700262 Mr Malcolm Brinson 01730 816101

Ministry Support Team Co-ordinators Bell Ringers TBA Cleaners Mrs Jill Brett Flowers Mrs Maggie Edwards Readers Mrs Val Mourilyan Chalice, Sacristans, Intercessors Mrs Henrietta Warwick Healing Mrs Gillian Gough Website: www.wisboroughgreenparishchurch.org.uk

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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 Village Housebound Library Service 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 Simon Penfold 700756 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 Val Williams 700280 Ms Mariamne Scott-Kerr 07775 627653 David Ribbens 01483 200688 Carol Pearson 700536 David Ribbens 01483 200688 Mr Michael Gadd TBA 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 Suzanne Mosley 700946 Mrs Angela Craddock 700336 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

What’s Happening in November 27Oct - 4Nov Petworth Festival Literary Week (p 31) Thur 01 Mobile Library WI Meeting (p 53) Fri 02 Xpresso Coffee Morning (p 14) Make Space Craft Group (p 5) WG School Bonfire Night (p 25 & 30) Mon 05 Horticultural Society Talk (p 51) Tue 06 Wizzy Tots Baby & Toddler Group (p 14) The Arts Society - West Sussex (p 52) PC Planning Committee (if required) Wed 07 The Arts Society - South Downs (p 52) Village Hall 50 Club Draw (p 52) Thur 08 Farmer’s & Village Market Plus (p 49) Fri 09 Xpresso Coffee Morning (p 14) Sat 10 Yehudi Menuhin School Concert (p 30) Sun 11 Service of Remembrance then 2 minutes silence Tue 13 Wizzy Tots Baby & Toddler Group (p 14) St Peter’s Chain Gang (p 15) Thur 15 St Peter’s Luncheon Club (p 15) Fri 16 Xpresso Coffee Morning (p 14) 58 RBL Poppy Appeal Concert (p 17) Sat 17 Table Top Sale (p 30) Tue 20 Wizzy Tots Baby & Toddler Group (p 14) Parish Council Meeting Wed 21 The Works Christmas Preview Event (p 50) Fri 23 Xpresso Coffee Morning (p 14) Messy Church (straight after school) KKWG AGM & Talk (p 34) Tue 27 Wizzy Tots Baby & Toddler Group (p 14) St Peter’s Chain Gang (p 15) Thur 29 Mobile Library Village Hall Management Committee AGM (p 21) Fri 30 Xpresso Coffee Morning (p 14) Sat 01 Dec The Works Christmas Market (p 31)

The Pavilion WG 2.55 - 3.15 pm WG Village Hall 8.00 pm St Peter’s Church 8.45 - 11.30 am St Peter’s Church 10.15 - 11.30 am WG Primary School from 6.00 pm WG Village Hall 8.00 pm WG Village Hall 9.30 - 11.00 am Fittleworth Village Hall 2.00 pm Comm Rm, WG Village Hall 8.00 pm Fittleworth Village Hall 10.30 am The Three Crowns 6.30 pm WG Village Hall 9.00 am - 12.30 pm St Peter’s Church 8.45 - 11.30 am Arundel Cathedral 7.30 pm St Peter’s Church 10.00 am War Memorial 11.00 am WG Village Hall 9.30 - 11.00 am St Peter’s Churchyard 9.30 am WG Village Hall 12.15 for 12.45 pm St Peter’s Church 8.45 - 11.30 am Champs Hill Music Rm 6.45 pm WG Village Hall 11.00 am - 3.00 pm WG Village Hall 9.30 - 11.00 am Comm Rm, WG Village Hall 7.45 pm Wharf Farm 9.00 am - 9.00 pm St Peter’s Church 8.45 - 11.30 am WG Village Hall 3.15 - 5.30 pm WG Village Hall 6.30 pm WG Village Hall 9.30 - 11.00 am St Peter’s Churchyard 9.30 am The Pavilion WG 2.55 - 3.15 pm WG Village Hall from 8.00 pm St Peter’s Church 8.45 - 11.30 am Wharf Farm 10.00 am - 5.00 pm

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