Ad Vincula Magazine September 2017

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Wisborough Green Parish Magazine

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AD VINCULA Wisborough Green Church and Community News

Highlights September 2017

Ad Vincula Team

St Peter ad Vincula Calendar ..................................... 4 Pastoral Letter ........................................................... 5 Regular Church Activities / From the Registers ......... 6 Prayer / Dates for the Diary ........................................ 7 From the Editor / Ad Vinc Competition ....................... 9 Nature Notes ............................................................ 13 75th Anniversary of Dieppe Raid Report & pictures 14 July Messy Church Report & pictures ...................... 15 Harvest Festival, Auction & The Elliott Fund ............ 17 School Road One Way System reminder ................ 19 Village Hall News / Fundraising Event ..................... 21 August Time for God Report & pictures ................... 25 Parishes Wildlife Group Update .............................. 26 Hort Soc Visit to Ben’s Acre Report ......................... 27 Notice Board ..................................................... 28 - 29 Local Environmental Threats .................................. 30 Recipe of the Month ................................................. 33 Neighbourhood Watch Crime News & Advice. 34 - 35 Wisborough Green History ............................... 36 - 37 WG Minibus Page .................................................... 39 Gardener’s Calendar / St Peter’s Luncheon Club .... 41 Village Organisations - News & Notices ........... 43 - 49 Weather Watch / Hall 50 Draw ................................. 49 Church Cleaning / Flower Rosters / Directory .......... 52 Village Organisations Directory ................................ 53 What’s Happening .................................................... 54

Roland Zilz

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

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

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

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

Copy Deadline for October 2017 issue:

14 September 2017 Printed by: Bishops Printers Ltd Walton Road, Farlington, Portsmouth PO6 1TR Tel: 023 9233 4900

Cover picture - Balloon Festival on the Green by Airworks International

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St Peter ad Vincula Calendar for September Sunday 3 September 8.00am 12th Sunday after Trinity 10.30am

Holy Communion (BCP) Sung Eucharist

Tuesday

Prayer Group at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Rd

5 September

4.30pm -5.00pm

Wednesday 6 September 10.00am

Holy Communion

Sunday 10 September 8.00am 13th Sunday after Trinity 10.30am 6.00pm

Holy Communion (BCP) Time for God – Join the Team Refresh contemporary worship

Tuesday

Prayer Group at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Rd

12 September

4.30pm -5.00pm

Wednesday 13 September 10.00am

Holy Communion

Sunday 17 September 8.00am Harvest Thanksgiving 10.30am 7.30pm

Holy Communion (BCP) Sung Eucharist Harvest Auction of Produce and Gifts at the Cricketers Arms in aid of the Elliott Fund.

Tuesday

Prayer Group at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Rd

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19 September

4.30pm -5.00pm

Wednesday 20 September 10.00am

Holy Communion

Thursday

St Peter’s Luncheon Club in the Village Hall

21 September 12.15pm

Sunday 24 September 8.00am th 15 Sunday after Trinity 10.30am

Holy Communion (BCP) All Age Eucharist

Tuesday

Prayer Group at 2 Clockhouse, Billingshurst Rd

26 September

4.30pm -5.00pm

Wednesday 27 September 10.00am

Holy Communion

Sunday 1 October 8.00am th 16 Sunday after Trinity 10.30am

Holy Communion (BCP) Sung Eucharist

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 “The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof, the world, and they that dwell therein.” (Psalm 24:1 AV Version) The Seasons are all special in their own right, but as we move from summer into autumn, the main event of the farming and growing year is Harvest. One farmer said to me, “All our work, effort and toil is focused to ensure a good harvest.” This has been the case since farming began, thousands of years ago and is the same today across the world.

Those who produce our food are often the forgotten factor in our rush around the supermarket to load our baskets or trolleys with all the consumables for daily living.

Jesus commands us in the ‘Lord’s Prayer’, to ask ‘Our Heavenly Father’, to “Give us today our daily bread.” (Matthew 6:11) He knows our needs, whether material or spiritual and wants us to have our lives sustained holistically, but not to excess. He did not say pray for, ‘hourly cake’, but ‘daily bread!’ Likewise we should not only focus on our material well-being, but on our spiritual health.

Jesus, before he began His public ministry, first spent forty days in the desert on a physical and spiritual survival course. Towards the end of this time, Jesus was tempted by the devil, who knew he was starving and said to Him, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” You can imagine, how the thought of turning these stones to bread, imagining the smell of his mother’s baking when he was a boy, must have filled his mind with the aroma of fresh bread. Yet He responded by quoting from the Old Testament, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every 5 word that comes from the mouth of God.” (Deuteronomy 8:3) Our local farmers and growers seem to have to deal with increasingly tight margins to ensure profitability and with some uncertainty over farming subsidies and what will replace the present system, there is some understandable concern for the future.

Through all of this we can still be thankful that in the words of Psalm 24, “The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof.” that the Lord does provide for our needs physically, emotionally and spiritually. Do come and join us for our ‘Harvest Thanksgiving Service’ on Sunday 17th September at 10.30 here at St. Peter’s, when we shall echo the words of the Psalm and pray for all those involved in farming and growing.

Clive and Marion drawing

Make Space Craft Group

crochet

Normally held on the First Friday of each Month from 9.30-11.30am During the Xpresso Coffee Morning At St. Peter’s Church All are welcome. Bring your craft with you, or just come for a chat. sewing

For further information contact Eunice 01403 701808

Knitting

Regular Church Activities PRAYER GROUP AND QUIET MORNINGS If anyone would like to spend half an hour in fellowship and prayer then they are most welcome on a Tuesday at 4.30pm, when prayers are said for the life of the Parish.

Contact Wendy Duff on 700295 for details of venue.

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

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

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DON’T FORGET………

If you haven’t yet experienced the delights of Xpresso, come and enjoy freshly ground Fairtrade coffee or tea with a delectable homemade cake! Xpresso is open every Friday during term time from 9am ‘til 11.30am in church and EVERYONE is welcome! Special Offer - buy 6 coffees and get the 7th one FREE!! Full details from Xpresso.

From the Registers (July) Baptisms: We welcome into the Lord’s Family Imogen Grazier who was baptised on Sunday 9th July 2017 at St Peter’s.

We welcome into the Lord’s Family Emily Boghurst who was baptised on Sunday 9th July 2017 at St Peter’s.

We welcome into the Lord’s Family Alfred Broughton who was baptised on Sunday 9th July 2017 at St Peter’s.

Funerals:

We give thanks for the life of Tim Morgan whose funeral service took place on Thursday 20th July 2017 at St Peter’s.

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

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

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

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

3 September 10 September 17 September 24 September

Newpound Lane Newpound & Roundstreet Common School Road Thornton Meadow

Dates for the Diary September 2017 Sunday Friday Saturday Sunday

Sunday

3rd No Refresh - it is on next week.

8th Xpresso returns 9 - 11.30am at St Peter’s with Make Space Craft get together 9.30 - 11.30am - all welcome 9th Ride & Stride around Sussex churches in aid of Sussex Historic Churches Trust & St Peters - forms available in Church. th 10 10.30am Time For God - being part of the team worship and activities for all ages followed by refreshments, including cake.

6pm Refresh contemporary worship 17th 10.30am Harvest Thanksgiving Service 7.30pm Harvest Auction of Produce and Gifts at the Cricketers Arms Public House in aid of the Elliott Charitable Fund.

October 2017 Sunday Sunday

1st 3pm Petworth Deanery Confirmation at St Giles’ Coldwaltham.

8th 10.30am Time For God for all ages, all welcome.

November 2017 Sunday

12th 10.00am Service of Remembrance followed by two minutes silence at the War Memorial at 11.00am

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From the Editor A warm welcome to the September 2017 edition of Ad Vincula and another packed edition it is.

No school page this month as everyone’s on holiday but back next month.

We have decided to launch a little fun competition to see how far “Ad Vincula” can travel and, at the same time, promote the church Facebook site. See article below.

Main events for September are Balloon Festival on 3 September (p23) and Harvest Festival and Auction on 17 September (p17). Other highlights are Report with pictures of the 75th Anniversary of the Dieppe Raid Service (p14), Report with pictures of the July Messy Church (p15), a reminder of the one way system to be observed during Term Time morning and afternoon in School Road (p19), Report with pictures of the August Time for God (p25) and Report of Hort Soc trip to Ben’s Acre (p27).

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

How far can you go?

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Just for fun, we wanted to see how far “Ad Vincula” could travel around the world so we thought we’d launch a little competition. When you go on your travels around the world on holiday or with work, take your copy of Ad Vincula with you, take a photograph (ideally showing a recognisable landmark) and post it on our Facebook Site: https://www.facebook.com/stpeterwg/ or, if you don’t “do Facebook”, you can email your picture to editor@stpeterswg.org.uk and I will post it on your behalf.

To start the competition off, we have Jamie Daniell, one of our Churchwardens, with his copy of the August edition in the champagne vine yards at Vitr y- leFrancois, France.

A distance of 276 miles from the church of St Peter ad Vincula, Wisborough Green using Google Maps distance between two points.

Can you better that? We’d love to hear from you.

The Ad Vincula Team

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Nature Notes Two pieces of rather personal news this month. One a bit daft – the other rather more dramatic.

Firstly – A few weeks ago, I scooped an elephant-hawk moth off the ceiling in the utility room, and watched it fly off into the night, feeling rather pleased with myself for not falling off the ladder. Last week, I found most of the leaves and flowers had gone overnight from one of my fuchsias near the back door. Consulting my gardening guru, he said straightaway “oh yes, hawk-moth caterpillars – they only eat rosebay willow herb and fuchsias” I felt a little aggrieved, but once I’d had a proper look at these two jumbos I couldn’t stay cross! Aren’t they gorgeous!! Like cartoon creatures. Those big ‘eye’ patches ward off predators, and so will I from now on.

Secondly - We put up a barn owl box over a year ago, not far away from us. We had all been waiting and hoping for it to be used. Not a sign - until one evening a couple of weeks ago, when an owl was discovered down on the ground. It seemed fairly alert, so as recommended we kept our distance, hoping for it to recover. In the morning it was still down and not moving. When picked up, it was painfully thin and extremely quiet, so 13 we took it down to Brent Lodge Wildlife Hospital. I hopefully signed a form saying we’d fetch it for release if it was ok. Back home they’d discovered there was at least one youngster in the box. We were now worried! Was our rescued bird the parent? We took advice from several owl people on what to do. Apparently once the babies are well grown parents often go to roost in peace nearby, just returning to feed once or twice a day. At this point I remembered another box we put up some time ago. (Also at this point it started to rain – a lot!)

Then bad news when we called the hospital - our owl was too far gone to survive. The overnight carer couldn’t definitely confirm it wasn’t an adult, so we were even more worried for the youngsters! How long now since they’d eaten?? I decided to keep watch until dark. After a quick sandwich, I trundled over in my car, and found a vantage point at the edge of the field. My little car is very good at steaming up in wet weather, so I was mopping the inside, peering through the rain, wipers going like mad, trying to keep warm and listening to Radio 4! After about hour and a half I began to wonder “why am I here??” Then I got my answer. As the light faded, a graceful white shape floated across the field, obviously hunting.

All was well!

None of us knew those owls were breeding there!

It’s such a privilege to have a new family – just very sad to lose one of them. They are such iconic birds – an overused word, I know, but appropriate I feel. May the others grow and thrive!

Left: A Barn Owl in flight

Sue J

75th Anniversary of the Dieppe Raid Service On Sunday 6th August, St. Peter’s welcomed the Canadian Veterans’ Association of the UK with friends and supporters from far and wide. This was the 75th Anniversary of the raid that took place in Dieppe in 1942. We were joined by representatives from the Canadian Embassy and a number of Officers representing the British Armed Forces and the Royal British Legion.

Billingshurst Section was also in attendance and a number of uniformed youth organisations. Wreaths were laid by many of the representatives, including Wisborough Green Parish Council and St Peter’s, remembering the debt we owe to all those who gave their lives in the service of freedom.

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Photos by Robert Armistead (caps on bench) & Annie Daniell (remainder)

Messy Church 18 July 2017 Our July Messy Church ‘I am the True Vine’ was messy in parts!

Children ‘trod grapes’ (purple paint and sponges) and walked, ‘grapes’ on the vine as they went! There were some beautifully created creatures made from vegetables and we all had the opportunity to write a prayer and put it on the vine. Fish fingers and chips for tea, were enjoyed by all!.

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HARVEST FESTIVAL, HARVEST AUCTION and THE ELLIOTT FUND It is little known that Wisborough Green is fortunate to have a local charity, The Elliott Fund, set up in 1895 by a legacy from Harriet Elliott. The trust exists to provide a modest source of funds from which temporary help can be given to those in the village who fall upon hard times for whatever reasons. There have been many instances when these funds have been of immense help, but, as would be expected, have remained anonymous. The Trust is managed by the Trustees who are the Vicar and Churchwardens of the Parish.

It has become a tradition in the village that funds for this Charity have been raised by way of a HARVEST AUCTION held on the Sunday evening after the Harvest Festival Service. This year, as before, the auction is being hosted

by Craig, the landlord of THE CRICKETERS at 7.30pm on Sunday 17th September. In line with tradition, the first ‘Harvest Pint’ will be pulled by the Vicar, or his representative, and a Harvest Hymn will be sung before the auction gets 17 under way.

PLEASE HELP TO RAISE MONEY FOR THIS LOCAL CHARITY by  Coming to the Harvest Festival Service in the Church on Sunday 17 September at 10.30am bringing as much produce as you can from your garden or food store* or any other items that will sell at the auction; and/or  Coming to the Harvest Auction at The Cricketers by 7.30pm with stuff to sell, a full wallet and being ready to enjoy yourselves. All money raised will go to the Elliott Charity.  As well as fresh items, tinned goods, bottles, jam, flowers, plants, pickled onions etc are all appreciated.

In the past, even a television was sold!

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SCHOOL ROAD - PARKING AND TRAFFIC As the new school year starts this September motorists are reminded that there is a voluntary one-way traffic scheme in School Road, Wisborough Green, Mondays to Fridays during term time.  The system operates between 08.30 and 09.15 hours in the morning and again between 15.00 and 15.45 hours in the afternoon.  All motorists - parents dropping off or picking up children from the school or other drivers should enter the School Road one-way system from the A 272 Billingshurst Road by the duck pond and exit School Road at the junction with Newpound Lane. (see diagram below)  This also applies to anyone parking in the village hall car park who should NOT turn left towards the A272 passing the duck pond but continue straight ahead towards Newpound Lane.

In the past some drivers have NOT been observing this voluntar y agreement and causing traffic to meet head on and causing obstructions.

For the safety of the children and in consideration for residents, motorists should observe this one way scheme and should not park longer than necessary at drop off and pick up times.

The one-way traffic system agreement with Wisborough Parish Council, Wisborough Primary School and School residents.

is in Green Green Road

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Village Hall News Existing Proposed I am pleased to say that, by the time this article appears, our application for planning consent will have been submitted to Chichester DC. Once the paperwork has been processed by Chichester DC, details of the application will be available via the usual route through its website. We shall also post details and a summary on the village website.

The team has done everything it can to secure a successful outcome but at the end of the day the decision rests with the Planning Committee. Planning decisions can take several weeks.

Once we have a decision, we can hopefully move to the next phase of obtaining quotes for the works prior to seeking grant monies to top up our funds.

I shall report further progress in due course.

Keith Carter Chairman, Village Hall Management Committee

TABLE TOP SALE IN AID OF THE VILLAGE HALL MODERNISATION PROJECT Saturday 7th October 2017 In the Village Hall, Wisborough Green, 12 noon to 4pm Everyone is welcome, and we would very much appreciate the support from our village for this fundraiser event. Last year we made over ÂŁ800 so it would be good to better that this year.

Bottle Tombola, Raffle Tombola, Name the Doll, Handmade Crafts, Bric-a-Brac, Lucky Dip, Sweets in a Jar, refreshments and much, much more.

To hire a 5ft or 6ft table (ÂŁ15) please contact Reg Hickman on 01403 701886 or email reghickman5@gmail.com Donations for prizes, bric-a-brac or baking would be gratefully received.

THANK YOU

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Time for God Service Sunday 13 August 2017 Our August Time for God service gave thanks for holidays (holy days) and days of rest, which are part of God’s plan for us. He created the earth in six days and on the seventh day He rested we are told in Genesis (the first book of the Bible). We all need to take time to relax as a family or with friends so that we are fired up and not burnt out! We thought about this as we made aeroplanes out of a peg and lolly sticks, beach biscuits, origami and memory photo frames.

Join us for the next Time For God Service as we think of being part of a team on Sunday 10th September at 10.30am at St Peter’s.

The Parishes Wildlife Group Update Dragonfly survey The weekly dragonfly survey of the River Kird has been taking place with very helpful permissions from the landowners. There will be a break over the summer but it will resume to check up on late flying species in September and a report will be produced and circulated when it finishes.

Water condition training course Jill attended a training course on monitoring river habitats run by the South Downs National Park in July and we had a look at three different sections of the River Rother adjacent to the Cowdray ruins.

Moths and bats The group had a couple of marvellous talks in July in the Wisborough Green Village Hall - one by Dave Green on moths and one by Sarah Hughes on bats. Dave placed a couple of moth light traps in some suitable habitat and the following morning we all met in the garden of the Three Crowns public house and examined the species. Luckily we had Dave with us. The books he recommends are: Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland by Paul Waring, Martin Townsend and illustrated by Richard Lewington, 3rd edition, 2017; and Field Guide to the Micro-moths of Great Britain and Ireland by Phil Sterling (2012).

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The Parishes Wildlife group is contemplating obtaining its own moth trap next year and putting it out once a month in different parts of the village overnight and then identifying the contents the following morning.

Sarah Hughes, Community wildlife officer based at Chichester District Council and working for the Manhood Wildlife and Heritage group, MWHG, illustrated her fascinating talk on the bats we would find living locally with the sounds they make.

Then we gathered our outdoor gear for our walk only to find the weather to be diabolical!! So we had to postpone our walk with detectors.

Look out for posters and information about a talk and look at dormice in September to be given by Petra Billings.

Jill Sutcliffe and Mike King Parishes Wildlife Group 01403 700395

FSW September Fair – 10th September

Fun for the whole family!

Join FSW for a late Summer event in The Vicarage Garden, St Peter’s Church, Henfield. The Fair will run from 2 - 4pm, with stalls, cream teas, cakes, raffle, and children’s activities. Admission is £1 for adults and free for children. Local businesses are invited to donate raffle prizes or to sponsor the event. If you can help, please contact FSW by email to fundraising@familysupportwork.org.uk or phone 01273 832963. web: www.familysupportwork.org Chichester Diocesan Association for Family Support Work – Registered Charity No. 285337

Horticultural Society’s Visit to Ben’s Acre The Horticultural Society’s Garden visit on Monday 7 th August to Ben’s Acre in Horsham should rightly have the Latin title “multum in Parvo” for I think I have never seen so much in such a small space, and the ‘multum’ covers not only much in quantity, but quality and variety as well. As for the ‘Parvo’, the ‘little’ garden starts off as the width of the house and gradually narrows as it climbs up the hill. From the air, I imagine, it might resemble a slice of highly decorated cake!

It was fascinating to see the photographs of the early construction forty years ago.

The steep slope carved into terraces with attractive stone walls and wide, shallow steps. The lower terrace contained a formal pond and the next one a circular stone paved area with a curved stone bench; the next a small lawn and another small pond with a bubbling fountain. Finally, at the very top of the garden, the best view point, a summer house.

All these areas are connected with little paths and steps (with self-sown verbena bonariensis sprouting up between cracks), inviting you to explore through archways into the next secret garden room. All around the garden were n u m e r o u s benches, seats and a r b o u rs 27 (framed with hone ys uck les and clematis, the sort the Scots call ‘Sitooteries’), all with differing views of the colours, shapes and textures of the planting.

We all had our favourites, and mine was the variety of the box and yew topiary, wild and exotic shapes as well as formal box balls and pillars, dotted between the looser planting of pelargoniums, persicarias, salvias, roses and geraniums - the list goes on … Lining the steps and placed among the planting were terracotta pots overflowing with sedums and succulents in their great variety of shapes and glorious blue/green colours.

What a wonderful afternoon! Our thanks go to our hosts Pauline and Brian - also thanks for the delicious tea and cakes - and the rain held off. What more could one ask for!

Wendy Duff

NOTICE COMMUNITY MINIBUS ASSOCIATION (WEST SUSSEX) VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY TREASURER FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY CHARITY  Working as a member of the Trustee Board to oversee the running of the charity which provides transport as a social service for those who are unable to use public transport.  100% volunteer run organisation, with an annual turnover in the region of £100k, the charity recently received the Queens Award for Voluntary Service  With a fleet of 12 minibuses we provide regular shopping trips as well as visits to places of interest. The “door to door” service is available to residents of West Sussex of all ages, and sections of the community including youth groups such as scouts and sports teams.  The treasurer will oversee the financial affairs of the charity and ensure they are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice.  Monitor and report on the financial health of the organisation.  Oversee the production of necessary financial reports, accounts and audits.

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If you have experience of managing an organisation’s financial affairs this is a great opportunity to use your skills and experience to make a difference to communities in rural West Sussex from Steyning to Petworth and Billingshurst to Barnham.

If you are interested, please contact:

Alan Goss – 01903 740557 or 07565853636

GET SOME GLIMPSES OF CANAL HISTORY HISTORIC locations on the Wey & Arun Canal route will be explored during guided walks over the Heritage Open Days weekend in September. Members of the public can join strolls along sections of the waterway which were alongside the Guildford to Horsham railway line.

The first walk is on Saturday, September 9th, meeting at 2.15pm in the car park of Shamley Green Church, Church Hill, Shamley Green GU4 0UD. Trust technical liaison officer Alan Johnson will take people on a four-mile circular route to visit four sites containing relics of the canal and the railway, including three iron-framed bridges.

On Sunday, September 10th, walkers will meet at 2.30pm at the Gunpowder Store at Stonebridge Wharf, on the River Wey at Shalford. With trust publicity officer Rob Searle, they will explore the canal route down to the former Bramley Wharf, off Station Road in Bramley. A 1½ mile stroll of approximately two hours will take in the Tannery Lane roving bridge and the sites of the Tannery Lane Lock and the unique Gosden Aqueduct. Parking for walkers is available at Broadford Business Park, Shalford GU4 8EP, behind the Parrot Inn on the A248.

Please wear walking boots, stout shoes or trainers. The events are free, but donations to the trust will be welcome. Booking is essential, by e-mail to events@weyandarun.co.uk or by calling 01483 505566, by September 8.

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Update Broadford Bridge Exploratory Drilling Site, Adversane Firstly, thank you to all who contributed to the consultation concerning the application to West S us s ex C o un t y Council by the company UKOG/ KOGL seeking extra time at the Broadford Bridge drilling site. WSCC were quite specific in their conditions attached to the planning permission - the then company Celtique Energie had 3 years from when work started.....and work started on Sept 15th, 2014 so should finish in the 30 middle of September.

Incidentally, WSCC usually do accept representations after the formal deadline which was August 10th. By law anyone has the right to submit letters right up until the decision day which, is earmarked for September 12th so, if you haven't contributed there is still time...You need to quote the Ref No: WSCC/029/17/WC and you can put it in on line or on one of the postcards in pubs and shops round the villages The drilling did not go quite to plan at the end of July and the company encountered a "wash out" necessitating the drilling of a side track which, according to industry information provided by Schlumberger, defines a washout as: An enlarged region of a wellbore. A washout in an openhole section is larger than the original hole size or size of the drill bit. Washout enlargement can be caused by excessive bit jet velocity, soft or unconsolidated formations, in-situ rock stresses, mechanical damage by BHA components, chemical attack and swelling or weakening of shale as it contacts fresh water. Generally speaking, washouts become more severe with time. Appropriate mud types, mud additives and increased mud densitycan minimize washouts.

Local people saw calcium carbonate being delivered to the site - a clue that there was a washout zone in the well. This material is used as a Lost Circulation Material (LCM).

So, the process is not free of risk after all. Local groups are funding air and water monitoring by independent consultants so that we can check what is happening.

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

Crouchland Biogas Update.

Crouchland Biogas Limited in administration – 7th August 2017 Partners at FRP Advisory have been appointed as joint administrators to Crouchland Biogas Limited. The joint administrators continue to trade the business and retain its 11 staff while seeking new investment and ownership. The joint administrators will continue to evaluate the financial position of the Company in the interests of creditors.

Prior to entering administration the Company had lodged an appeal against enforcement notices from Chichester District Council and against West Sussex County Council's refusal to grant retrospective planning permission for, amongst other things, a massive lagoon, digester and gas upgrading equipment at Crouchland Farm. A decision on those appeals is expected by the end of September.

Crouchland Farm trading as normal while buyers sought for freehold land. Receivers at FRP Advisory appointed over farmland Partners at FRP Advisory have been appointed as Law of Property Act receivers over the freehold land known as Crouchland Farm abutting to, but excluding the farmhouse property. The farming activities continue as normal over Crouchland Farm, while the LPA Receivers encourage interested parties in the freehold land to make early contact. The land totals an area of over 400 acres.

Contact; James Rossiter from Morgan Rossiter, who handles the external communications for FRP Advisory: 0203 195 3240

 Crouchland Biogas continues to operate, as everyone awaits the Planning Inspector’s Decision at the end of September.

 There are potential implications in many fields and especially for the Environment Agency’s legal cases regarding the two outstanding pollution events, as well as the EA Permit variation application.

 Follow the story via PORE; https://www.facebook.com/poreorg/ and http:// www.pore.org.uk/

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Recipe of the Month

PLUM FUDGE PUDDINGS This is a lovely simple and seasonal dessert recipe using plums (I use Victoria plums from tree in my garden)!

Ingredients SERVES 4  50g unsalted butter  50g honey  2 tablespoons double cream  2 tablespoons soft brown sugar  1 teaspoon ground mixed spice  75g fresh white breadcrumbs (easily done in a food processor)  2 ripe plums, halved, stoned and thinly sliced  Crème fraiche to serve NEED 4 RAMEKINS, 150ml each

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Method 1. Put the butter, honey and cream into a saucepan and heat until melted. Put the sugar, spice and breadcrumbs into a bowl and mix thoroughly.

2. Divide half the buttery fudge mixture between the ramekin dishes and top with a layer of plum slices and half the breadcrumb mix. Add the remaining plums and breadcrumbs then spoon over the remaining sauce.

3. Set the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees C (400 degrees F) Gas 6 for 20 minutes.

4. Remove from the oven and leave to cool for 5 minutes then carefully unmould the puddings and serve with a spoonful of crème fraiche. (Obviously you can leave the puddings in the ramekins to serve.)

THIS RECIPE COURTESY OF ‘HOME GROWN HARVEST’ - RYLAND PETERS & SMALL

Judie Donovan

Neighbourhood Watch Wildlife crime Sussex has large expanses of rural areas and police have worked hard to develop strong links to these communities as a way of ensuring the issues surrounding wildlife crime are not overlooked.

Within Sussex we have expert Wildlife Crime Officers who are regular police officers or PCSOs but take on this role in addition to their main duties. They investigate a wide range of complex wildlife offences and provide expert advice and support to police officers across Sussex.

What is wildlife crime?

Examples of wildlife crime include:       

Hare coursing Deer poaching Fish poaching Badger persecution – including baiting, snaring, shooting, and disturbance of setts Bat persecution Egg theft / collection Bird of prey persecution – through poisoning, trapping, shooting, disturbance of nest and/or theft of chicks 34  The trade in ivory, tortoises, rhino horn and other protected species covered by CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) including caviar, traditional Chinese medicines and orchids  Non-registration of certain birds and animals that require licensing through DEFRA/ Animal Health if kept in captivity or sold

Report it If you are concerned about instances of wildlife crime in your area - for example, poaching or trading in endangered species - or have any information that may be helpful to our Wildlife Crime Officers, please tell us by calling 101.

Fraud spree in Chichester area prompts police warning Police in Chichester have seen a recent increase in fraud offences in and around the city, and are warning people - and particularly elderly and vulnerable people - to be on their guard against being tricked.

Local banks and building societies have also been made aware and will call police if customers asking to withdraw large amounts of cash give any cause for concern.

Latest incidents have involved victims being telephoned by fraudsters purporting to be police officers, bank officials or representatives of other seemingly trustworthy organisations. They provide a convincing reason for people to withdraw a large amount of cash which will then be collected by a courier.

Detective Constable Claire Daysh, of Chichester investigations, said:"We think it's possible that the offenders are going through telephone directories to obtain the addresses and numbers of potential victims."

- Crime News & Advice She warned that offenders and their stories were often extremely plausible, another trick being to get victims to part with personal details, PIB numbers or bank cards, and added: "Genuine organisations would never ask anyone to do this.

"These criminals do target the most vulnerable members of our community, so please alert your relatives, neighbours or friends who you think might be susceptible to such an approach."

If at all suspicious, people should avoid using their own telephone for several minutes after a suspicious call, to avoid the possibility of the line being held open by the offenders, but instead contact police on 101 as soon as possible using a mobile telephone or a neighbour's landline, quoting Operation Edisto. They can also email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or report details to the police online. Should a visit from a courier have been arranged or carried out very recently, dial 999 immediately.

Sussex supermarket shoppers reminded to be on alert for thieves Police are reminding supermarket shoppers across Sussex to be on the alert for thieves.

This follows a recent spate of incidents in which supermarket customers, and some other shoppers, have been watched whilst entering their PIN numbers and have then had their purses and wallets stolen as they leave the store. Suspects then withdraw large amounts of cash from nearby cash machines before the victims are aware.

The two men pictured, working with others, are believed to have been successful in obtaining nearly ÂŁ20,000 by targeting victims in this way. Since November last year there have been 22 such reports in Sussex; The men in the photo, taken at Sainsburys in Worthing on 20 June, are described as of Eastern European appearance, one bald and the other with dark hair. Anyone who recognises the men or who has any further information is asked to contact Sussex Police online or call 101, quoting reference 47170066290. If you see anyone behaving suspiciously in this way, alert store security staff or dial 999.

Investigator Kayleigh Bartup said: "We are also working with the large supermarket brands to raise awareness about these incidents among staff and customers. Be alert and aware of strangers when shopping in large supermarkets and NEVER leave your bag or trolley unattended at any point. Try not to be distracted by strangers, and also be alert for any suspicious activity around your vehicle which you should keep secured.

"It appears that these men, and others, may strike up to twice a day in different towns, and then lay low for a while, so we need to maintain awareness even when there are no reports."

If you have information about any crime call 101, email: 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

If you see a crime taking place call 999.

Regards, Priscilla Pinkham

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Wisborough Green History - JAME Last month I described how Graveley Brothers, the precursor to James Pearce's business, started operating from Butts Works soon after the end of the First World War and continued through the Thirties.

The company also serviced many of the local traders' vehicles and private cars. A selection of photos of commercial vehicles sold or maintained by them is shown. These were taken in the Thirties and were photographed either in the works or alongside the front wall that is now the site of West Gates. (A small orchard occupied this site that was part of the garden of Farthinghoe next door.)

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 Booker & Payne, butchers of Petworth  Wadey (builders?) of Wisborough Green  LWM, wholesale motor factors of Guildford  G Knight & Sons, bakers of Worthing. This is probably the same Knights that ran the bakeries in Petworth and Wisborough Green, but not to be confused with Knights the butchers.

During the Second World War, the company turned to the manufacture of munitions; the machines were operated by some of the village women. For the latter part of the war the pumps were commandeered by the Canadian Army. In the run up to D-Day, lines of DUKW amphibian vehicles and lorries could often be seen queuing for petrol while the pumps were wound by hand.

During the war, Vernon Graveley was the sergeant in charge of the special constables in the area. He also ensured that the right to hold the annual fair on the green on 20th September each year was maintained despite it being officially suspended during the war.

ES E PEARCE (SUSSEX) LTD (Cont) He set up an Aunt Sally stall on the green which consisted of a large doll's head of an old woman set up on a stick, the object being to throw balls at it with the intention of knocking off her hat to win a prize. Interestingly, despite Vernon's actions, there was opposition to the fair continuing after the war.

After the war, the motor business continued as before, but the company also started manufacturing shop window displays for Display Schemes Ltd of London These mainly consisted of toys, such as mechanical ‘men’, that could move and dance and miniature vehicles that sped around tracks. They were all moved by electric powered 37 carriers that ran in tracks underneath the display with magnets being used to draw the vehicles around. The company also made domestic equipment such as mincing machines.

Vernon Graveley died in 1956 and shortly afterwards Jack sold the service station business and the newer part of Thornton House (now called Pimpernel House) to Vernon Wilde. He retained the workshops, now known as Butts Works, which he let to Wilde until James Pearce took over the lease in 1969. Jack Graveley moved into the old Butts Farm House that was restored to being a separate dwelling called Thornton Cottage. He remained there until he died in 1973.

Continued next month Richard B

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

Restoring furniture for over 35 years.

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Ebernoe, Petworth, Sussex GU28 9LH

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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 £5.

MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ALL

For bookings ring: BRENDA KARN-SMITH (701076)

Destinations for September 2017 Fri 1st Mon 4th Wed 6th Fri 8th Mon 11th Fri 15th Mon 18th Fri 22nd Mon 25th Fri 29th

Horsham & Sainsbury Horsham & Sainsbury Denbies Vineyard, Dorking Guildford Town Centre Cranleigh & Notcutts Horsham & Sainsbury Worthing & Morrison Horsham & Sainsbury Shoreham Holmbush Centre Horsham & Sainsbury

Depart 9.30 am Depart 2.00 pm Depart 10.00 am Depart 9.30 am Depart 2.00 pm Depart 9.30 am Depart 9.30 am Depart 9.30 am Depart 9.30 am Depart 2.00 pm

The annual Paté Wine & Cheese Party on the 1st August in the Village Hall was very well supported and raised £800+ Thank you to Diane and Kate who organised it, to those who helped out on the evening, and to Keith and Jenny on the raffle! And, of course, to all those who made donations, either by way of food or financial support. The generosity of the people of Wisborough Green is boundless!

Advance notice: we will be taking the minibus to the theatre again on Saturday 21st October. See p 51 for details.

Pat Farmer, Divisional Organiser

Early October 2017 Dates Mon 2nd Fri 6th Mon 9th

Horsham & Sainsbury Chicester & Sainsbury Cranleigh & Notcutts

9.30 am 9.30 am 9.30 am

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The Gardener’s Calendar

by Ian Clemens

 Continue to feed and dead-head your hanging baskets and container plants, they will often keep going until the first frosts.  Start to divide herbaceous perennials as the weather cools.  Plant spring-flowering bulbs such as daffodils, crocus and hyacinths now.  Keep dead-heading your Penstemons, Dahlias and Roses to prolong flowering.  Cut off the foliage of maincrop potatoes at ground level 3 weeks before lifting them to prevent blight spores infecting the tubers as you lift them.

This will also help to firm the skins of the potatoes improving their storage qualities.  Keep feeding and watering French and runner beans to make the most of them. When beans and peas finish cropping simply cut the plant away at ground level, leaving the roots in the soil. These crops fix nitrogen which is slowly released into the soil as the roots break down.  Start planting overwinter onions and garlic, including elephant garlic, for early crops the following year.  Cover your brassicas with netting to prevent birds making a meal out of them.  Pot up strawberry runners to make extra plants for next year. Plant out any rooted runners of strawberries for a good crop next year.  Mow long grass under fruit trees to make it easier to spot windfall fruits.  Look out for rotting fruits on your pear, apple and plum trees. Pick them off as they will spread disease if left on the tree.  Take hardwood cuttings to increase your stock of currants, gooseberries & figs.

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.

This month we meet: Thursday 21st September at 12.15 for 12.45 in the Village Hall.

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

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Local Club and Society News Wisborough Green Spitfire Simulator Club Why not join the Spitfire Simulator Club? The prime purpose of our simulator project is to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund and to that end, simulator flights are normally charged for.

However, with the Simulator Club, members make a small donation to the RAFBF (ÂŁ5 per year) and their name goes into a hat every month and the winner gets a flight for free. To join the group, contact Brian Smith on 01403 700346 or briansmithair@uwclub.net

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

Sue Killingbeck, Secretary Tel: 01403 700704

Wisborough Green Short Mat Bowls Club We travelled to Pulborough for a friendly match on Wednesday 19th July with Wisborough winning on one mat and losing on the other. Mat 1 (Jean Head, Derek, Tony and Pauline) winning well 23-16 and on Mat 2 (Hilary, Gavin, Reg and George) losing 7-25.

This gave a disappointing Match Result of 30 shots to 41, a loss by 11 shots.

The Club Triples Competition on Monday 7th August was well attended with 7 teams taking part, the top two teams going through to Finals Day on the 4th September. The teams all played 6 games comprising of 5 ends and it turned out to be a very competitive day. Finishing in 3rd place with 22 points were Gavin, Hilary and Jean Head, in 2nd place with 25 points were Tony, Marilyn and Joan. But congratulations go to Bernard, Derek and Audrey who remained unbeaten throughout the day to take top spot with 34 points.

There are two results to report from the quarter finals of the Club singles, with Bernard beating Gavin 10-5 and Tony beating David 9-5.

Fixtures for September: 4th - Club Finals Day 10am (home), 6th - Walberton 6:30pm (away), 10th - Ashington Charity Tournament 9:30am (away), 12th - Cowfold 2pm (home), 25th - Club AGM 3:30pm (home), 29th - Midhurst 6:30 pm (away) Monica Enticknap, Captain

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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 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 Horticultural Society September 2017 Break but Monday 2nd October 8pm Talk - "The History of the National Garden Scheme" Saturday 7th October - Autumn Plant Sale By the time you read this our August Show will be done and dusted for another year and hopefully the weather was fine and the marquee was not flooded! Cup winners will therefore feature in the October issue. However we can announce that the Ansell Allotment Cup was won by Linda Hatcher & Tricia Evans and the runner-up was Nick Riley. The small allotment prize was won by Annette Olney.

Our Garden visit to Pauline Clark's garden at Ben's Acre, Horsham was well attended (see article by Wendy Duff on p 27) The year is marching on and before we know it will be the first of our winter talks "The 45 History of the National Garden Scheme" on Monday October 2nd. Another forward date for your diary is the Autumn Plant Sale on Saturday October 7th so we will welcome any "offerings" you may have! As summers go it has been generally good and an added bonus if we get an Indian Summer.

WGHS

PACT News

Web: www.petworthareachurchestogether.com

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

Fete in the Park …was a great event overall and the PACT Tea Tent was no exception. We served 500 teas and coffees, 300 cold drinks and 170 scones! There was a Prayer Wall which people put Post-It Notes on and there were blessings/verses on every table, as well as the Kids Club pictures and info so that we could share the news that our God is alive today and He loves all of us unconditionally .

Friday 13th October - Autumn Lecture with Danny Kruger, 7.30pm St Mary's Petworth Danny Kruger is Chief Executive of the West London Zone, a partnership of charities, working with children and young people to help them grow up safe, happy and healthy. Danny was previously Chief Executive of Only Connect from 2005 – 2015, a Christian charity helping young offenders to find their way in society. Danny lives in the shadow of Grenfell Tower on a Council Estate and will be sharing about this within his talk. Promises to be an enlightening evening. For more info on these organisations please see the websites below : https://westlondonzone.org/ http://www.onlyconnect.london/ Kate & Karl Ayling

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Wisborough Green FARMERS MARKETplus News

Next Market: Thursday 14th September 2017 Wisborough Green Village Hall 8.45am – 12.30pm August Market - With the holiday season in full swing visitor numbers were better than expected, but with a few less stalls shoppers were still able to buy (amongst other produce) fresh fish, artisan breads and cheeses, local meats, Fair Trade products, Macmillan cakes (and relax with a cup of their tea or coffee and cake), hot Caribbean curry take away, turkey sausages and many craft products. By the end of the morning Kaiser Smoked Foods had sold out and the Macmillan cake stall was very nearly empty! Also the first of our WG Mini Bus Wine, Cheese and Pate Party raffle vouchers was redeemed; well done Brenda!

Next Market – Thursday 14th September 8.45am - 12.30pm. We are looking forward to another great month, so why not come along, see what’s on offer and enjoy the social atmosphere with a Macmillan tea or coffee and cake.

ABOUT THE STALLHOLDERS Mark Knowles/Cheese: Mark has been bringing the cheese makers craft of the High Weald Dairy to Wisborough Green each month for a number of years with a range of award winning cheeses from this family run business, based on their dairy farm at Horsted Keynes, West Sussex. You can buy cheeses from cows milk with wonderful names like Brighton Blue, Tremains Organic, Ashdown Forester’s, Saint Giles and Brother Michael, or organic sheep milk cheeses, such as Duddleswell (a hard cheddar 47 style), Sussex Slipcote (soft cheese with a light, creamy, fluffy texture), Halloumi and even Medita (Mediterranean feta style), and what about the goats milk cheese Sister Sarah (semi-soft, mild flavoured without the ‘goatiness’ of goats cheese). Why not come and sample them – wonderful! mark@countryman.plus.com Imbhams Farm Granary: Partners in Imbhams Farm Granary, Maggie Barlow and James Halfhide have been a mainstay of our market for many years. Each market James brings along a wonderful range of interesting and tasty speciality breads and rolls, plus a selection of their mueslis and flours etc, all made using fresh whole grains they grow on the farm near Haslemere, Surrey. ‘Above all, and for most people, it is about the additional taste, nutrition and flavour that fresh grains bring to everyday foods – porridge, mueslis, breads, cakes muffins and even pizzas.’ imbhamsfarm@btconnect,com New stallholders please contact Mary Lindfield on 01403 700624 wisboroughmarket@gmail.com Market Committee Follow us on social media for updates, photographs and market chat: Facebook: www.facebook.com/WisboroughGreenFarmersandVillageMarket Instagram: www.instagram.com/wisboroughmarket Twitter: www.twitter.com @WGvillagemarket

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Decorative & Fine Arts Society Meetings WEST SUSSEX DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY On Tuesday 5th September, Ian Swankie will talk on

Romans & Romantics - The Guildhall Art Gallery - London's Hidden Gem

A look at 17th and 18th century paintings, and some sparkling Victorian pieces from the City of London's vast and diverse collection.

On Tuesday 3rd October, Dr Susan Kay-Williams will talk on

Imperial Purple to Denim Blue: The Colourful History of Textiles The history of textiles is a story of politics, money, war, trade, laws, the church and science as well as fashion.

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Meetings are held in Fittleworth Village Hall at 2pm.

Doors open at 1.40. Tea and coffee will be served after the lecture.

For membership details please contact Jackie Buckler on 01903 411086 Visitors are welcome for a fee of £5

SOUTH DOWNS DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY Inspiring, Dynamic and Fun On Wednesday 6 September, the lecture will be

Armenian Culture and Monuments

by Pauline Chakmakjian

On Wednesday 4 October, the lecture will be

The Power of Jewellery

by Judy Rudoe All meetings are held in Fittleworth Village Hall at 10.30am. Coffee from 9.50am.

Visitors warmly welcomed (only £5). Please call 01403 785302

WI Report On the 3rd August a group of members/husbands/partners met at The Foresters in Kirdford to learn more about the sport of Petanque or Boules as it is widely known in this part of the world.

Mel Roberts and her husband Paul gave us the basic rules and etiquette of the game which some of us ignored or actually took note of. We had a super time throwing the shiny metallic balls all over the place trying to get the closest to the cochonnet (piglet) in French! I bet you didn’t know that Fanny is the goddess of petanque and that being a fanny (etre fanny) means losing a game of boules without scoring a single point. Well some of us managed to fanny about quite well!! I can recommend this game; just see Mel for more information. The games were then followed by a lovely meal and a jolly good time was had by all.

Four members took part in the County Quiz at Fittleworth on the 8 th August. The least said about that the better!

For our next meeting on the 7th September we will be back at the village hall for a ‘Spinning & Fibre Art’ demonstration. You can’t say that we’re not eclectic in our activities!

Sue Nicholls 700827 Mary Benson (President) 01403 700284

Weather Watch

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Wisborough Green Rainfall for July was 92mm – last year 42mm and my 9 yr average 54mm, so definitely a much wetter July Highest temperature in July was 35.2°C at St Helier, (Jersey) and the coldest temp was recorded at Altnaharra (Sutherland) 0.5°C. Higher night-time temperatures have been notable again.

Sunshine levels were 90% of the average with Jersey recording the highest hours of sunshine.

With the advantage of hindsight the Channel Islands were the place to be in July and to have avoided the North West – somewhat obvious really!

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Village Hall 50 Club Draw The winner of the August draw is Susan Killingbeck who wins £50 The winner of the second prize of £20 is Sylvia Tilley The September draw will be at The Bat and Ball at 6.30 pm on Tuesday 5 September and if any member or prospective member would like to attend they will be very welcome Ruth Andrews, 01403 700671

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Minibus Theatre Trip

Saturday 21st October (4.00pm matinee performance) The Mill Studio, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford We shall be taking the Minibus to this performance of ‘Morecambe’ by Tm Whitnall ‘A show that will bring sunshine into the lives of all who see it.’

(Daily Telegraph) The one-man show, Morecambe by Tim Whitnall is more than just a monologue. It forms an incredibly emotional yet hilarious evocation of a perennial national treasure, Eric Morecambe. It takes its audience back to 1984 to join the much-loved comedian for the penultimate stop on his heavenward journey, reminiscing, before dancing off into immortality.

Lighted Fools Theatre Company is proud to be presenting one of the first amateur productions in the country of this acclaimed show.

Directed by Richard Parish with David Webb as Eric Morecambe Tickets for the performance are £15.00 and the Minibus fare will be £4.00 (+£2.00 insurance if you are not a member of the Minibus Association) Please ring: RICHARD PARISH (700628) as soon as possible to book both your ticket and your seat on the bus

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Church Cleaning Roster (Saturdays) 2 September

Mr & Mrs Armistead

9 September

Mrs Mosley and Mrs Scrase

16 September

Mr & Mrs Edmonds

23 September

Mr & Mrs Grengs

30 September

Mr Pinkham & Mrs Brett

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

Church Flower Arranging Roster (Fridays) 1 September

Caroline Cullinan

8 September

Caroline Cullinan

15 September Harvest Festival N.B. Arranging will take place on Friday.

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22 September

Caroline Boxall/ Sue Elliott

29 September

Caroline Boxall/ Sue Elliott

CLEANERS & FLOWER ARRANGERS PLEASE NOTE: Xpresso is held in the church Fridays from 9.00 to 11.30am.

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

Rev. Clive Jenkins 700339 email: vicarage@stpeterswg.org.uk Mr Jamie Daniell 752846 Mrs Helen Vause 701845 Mrs Sue Nicholls 700827 Mr Tony Cook 785435 Mrs Sue Nicholls 700827 Mr David Warwick 700262 Mr Malcolm Brinson 01730 816101

Ministry Support Team Co-ordinators Bell Ringers Mr Robin Miles Cleaners Mrs Jill Brett Flowers Mrs Maggie Edwards Readers & Intercessors Mrs Val Mourilyan Chalice & Sacristans Mrs Henrietta Warwick Healing Mrs Gillian Gough

823361 700350 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 Scouting Groups: Scouts (10½+ yrs) Cubs (8-10½ yrs) Beavers (6-8 yrs) Sports Clubs Association (Pavilion) St Peter’s Luncheon Club Short Mat Bowls Club Spitfire Simulator Group Stoolball Club Table Tennis Club Village Hall Bookings Village Hall Committee Chairman Village Car Service Village Care Team & Library Service Wisborough Green Arts Wisborough Green Conservative Association Wisborough Green Fete Society Wisborough Green Mountain Rescue Wisborough Green Trust Wisborough Green Website Wisborough Green Website Editor Women’s Institute

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700632 700339 700320 700157

Mr Brian Smith 700346 Nina Lambkin 701027 Mr Steve Calder-Smith 700821 Mrs Aija Hamilton 700588 Mr Craig Vit 700369 Mrs Pam Warburton 701903 Philip Midwinter 700402 Mr Jim Gavin 700220 Mrs Pat Farmer 700492 Mrs Brenda Karn-Smith 701076 Mrs Priscilla Pinkham 700114 Mr Peter Drummond 01798 865546 Mrs Louise Davies 701102 101 Mrs Clare Lonsdale 700280 Ms Clair Beresford 701908 David Ribbens 01483 200688 Carol Pearson 700536 David Ribbens 01483 200688 Mr Ian Elliott 700474 Mrs Hilary Edmonds 700623 Mrs Gillian Gough 700157 Mr Keith Carter 700502 Mr Brian Smith 700346 Mrs Alison Luke 700752 Mr Philip Midwinter 700402 Mrs Beth Ellis 700083 Mr Keith Carter 700502 Mrs Jennie Burr 700607 Mrs Angela Craddock 700336 Mrs Sheila Armistead 700319 Mrs Priscilla Pinkham 700114 Ms Andrea Leighton 700435 Mr Brian Smith 700346 Mr Richard Bairstow 700140 www.wisboroughgreen.org Mrs Louise Davies, PC Clerk 701102 or clerk@wisboroughgreenpc.org Mrs Mary Benson 700284

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What’s Happening in September

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Sun 03

Charity Balloon Festival (P 23)

The Green

Dawn & Dusk

Tue 05

West Sussex Decorative & Fine Arts Society (p 48) Fittleworth Village Hall Village Hall 50 Club Draw (p 49) The Bat & Ball PC Planning Committee (if required) Comm Rm, WG Village Hall

Wed 06

Minibus Trip to Denbies Vineyard, Dorking (p 39) South Downs Decorative & Fine Arts Society (p 48) Fittleworth Village Hall

Thur 07

Mobile Library WI Meeting (p 49)

The Pavilion WG WG Village Hall

Fri 08

Xpresso Coffee Morning (p 6) Make Space Craft Group (p 5)

St Peter’s WG St Peter’s WG

Sat 09

Ride & Stride around Sussex Churches (p 7) WACT Heritage Weekend Guided Walk No 1 (p 28) Shamley Green

Sun 10

FSW September Fair (p 26) Vicarage, Henfield WACT Heritage Weekend Guided Walk No 2 (p 28) Shalford

Tue 12

Wizzy Tots Baby & Toddler Group (p 6)

WG Village Hall

9.30 - 11.00 am

Thur 14

Farmer’s & Village Market Plus (p 47)

WG Village Hall

8.45 am - 12.30 pm

Fri 15

Xpresso Coffee Morning (p 6)

St Peter’s WG

Sun 17

Harvest Festival Service - bring produce (p 17) St Peters WG Harvest Auction - bring produce (p 17) The Cricketers, WG

Tue 19

Wizzy Tots Baby & Toddler Group (p 6) Parish Council Meeting

WG Village Hall 9.30 - 11.00 am Comm Rm, WG Village Hall 7.45 pm

Wed 20

Annual Fair

Village Green, WG

Thur 21

St Peter’s Village Luncheon Club (p 41) Mobile Library

WG Village Hall The Pavilion WG

Fri 22

Xpresso Coffee Morning (p 6)

St Peter’s WG

9.00 - 11.30 am

Tue 26

Wizzy Tots Baby & Toddler Group (p 6)

WG Village Hall

9.30 - 11.00 am

Fri 29

Xpresso Coffee Morning (p 6)

St Peter’s WG

9.00 - 11.30 am

2.00 pm 6.30 pm 8.00 pm 10.00 am 10.30 am

2.55 - 3.15 pm 8.00 pm 9.00 - 11.30 am 9.30 - 11.30 am 9.00 am - 5.00 pm 2.15 pm 2.00 - 4.00 pm 2.30 pm

9.00 - 11.30 am 10.30 am 7.30 pm

3.30 - 10.00 pm from 12.15 pm 2.55 - 3.15 pm

Ad Vincula - YOUR Parish Magazine EDITORIAL: Please email: editor@stpeterswg.org.uk

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