Ad Vincula Magazine March 2015

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March 2015

Wisborough Green Parish Magazine

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AD VINCULA Wisborough Green Church and Community News

Highlights March 2015 St Peter ad Vincula Calendar ..................................... 4 Pastoral Letter ........................................................... 5 Church Notices .......................................................... 6 Church Activities / Prayer / From the Registers ......... 7 From the Editor / Lent Study Group ........................... 9 Nature Notes ............................................................ 11 Save Boxal Bridge! ................................................... 12 Oil/Gas Exploration - KKWG Update ....................... 13 WG Primary School News ........................................ 15 Brother Angelo’s Last Service .................................. 17 WG Sports News / Quiz ‘n’ Chips Thankyou............ 19 Brenda Moorey Obit. / Chichester Theological Soc . 21 Rev. Clive Jenkins Licensing Service .............. 22 - 23 Notice Board ..................................................... 24 - 25 Recipe of the Month / Wyatt House Lunches ........... 27 Minibus Theatre Trip / WG Minibus Page ........ 28 - 29 Wisborough Green History ............................... 30 - 31 The Cinnamon Trust / Churchill’s Funeral ................ 33 Village Organisations - News & Notices ...... 35 - 41 Flag Raising Dates ................................................... 37 Wisborough Greenfingers Tips ................................ 41 Cyber Tips ................................................................ 42 Weather Watch/ Village Hall 50 Club ...................... 43 Church Cleaning / Flower Rosters / Directory .......... 44 Village Organisations Directory ................................ 45 What’s Happening .................................................... 46

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

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

Ad Vincula Team Roland Zilz Editor

Sarah Jackson Dep. Editor & Advertising

Roger Moody Distribution

Rev. Clive Jenkins Vicar

Dr Graham Parr Churchwarden

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

Copy Deadline for April 2015 issue:

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Cover picture - Church at night with the moon and Jupiter (Peter Edmonds) 3

St Peter ad Vincula Calendar for March (inc. Holy Week) Sunday 1 March 2nd Sunday of Lent

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8.00am 10.30am

Holy Communion (BCP) Sung Eucharist

Tuesday

3 March

4.30pm to 5.00pm

Wednesday

4 March

10.00am

Thursday

5 March

7.30pm

Lent Study Group at 2 Glebe Way

Friday

6 March

7.30pm

Women's World Day of Prayer service (See p 6 for details)

Sunday 8 March 3rd Sunday of Lent

8.00am 10.30am

Tuesday

10 March

4.30pm to 5.00pm

Wednesday

11 March

10.00am

Thursday

12 March

7.30pm

Sunday 15 March 4th Sunday of Lent

8.00am 10.30am

Tuesday

17 March

4.30pm to 5.00pm

Wednesday

18 March

10.00am

Thursday

19 March

7.30pm

Sunday 22 March 5th Sunday of Lent

8.00am 10.30am

Tuesday

24 March

4.30pm to 5.00pm

Wednesday

25 March

10.00am

Thursday

26 March

7.30pm

Saturday

28 March

9.30am to 4.00pm

Sunday Palm Sunday

29 March

8.00am 10.30am 6.00pm

Monday

30 March

7.30pm

Tuesday

31 March

4.30pm to 5.00pm 7.30pm

Prayer Group (venue details from Wendy - 700295 ) Holy Communion

Holy Communion (BCP) Kairos Prayer Group (venue details from Wendy - 700295 ) Holy Communion Lent Study Group at 2 Glebe Way Holy Communion (BCP) Sung Eucharist Prayer Group (venue details from Wendy - 700295 ) Holy Communion Lent Study Group at 2 Glebe Way Holy Communion (BCP) All Age Eucharist Prayer Group (venue details from Wendy - 700295 ) Holy Communion Lent Study Group at 2 Glebe Way Lent away day at St Cuthman's (See p 6 for details) Holy Communion (BCP) Sung Eucharist Meditation for Holy Week (See p 17) Compline Prayer Group (venue details from Wendy - 700295 ) Compline

St Peter ad Vincula Calendar for March (inc. Holy Week) Wednesday

1 April

10.00am 7.30pm

Holy Communion Compline

Thursday 2 April Maundy Thursday

7.30pm

Eucharist (Washing of Feet) Stripping of the Altars & Vigil of Prayer

Friday Good Friday

3 April

12 noon 1.30pm

Stations of the Cross Vigil at the Foot of the Cross

Saturday Holy Saturday

4 April

9.00am 5.30pm

Morning Prayer Evening Prayer

Sunday 5 April EASTER SUNDAY

8.00am 10.30am

Holy Communion (BCP) Easter Sung Eucharist

Pastoral Letter We have been asked to write a few lines about ourselves and our family for Ad Vincula.

A very long time ago, we met through a youth fellowship local to Hassocks and Burgess Hill; where we grew up. After getting married and going to theological college we have served in East Grinstead and Horsham (Broadbridge Heath). We moved to Pulborough when Clive became Diocesan Youth Officer and then on to Amberley as Priest-inCharge. For the last eighteen years Clive has been Vicar of Southbourne with West Thorney.

We have four grown up children. Daniel, our eldest, is a youth worker and is married to Beccy. Rachel is married to Eric and lives in Uganda, where they both work for YWAM (Youth with a Mission). They have two children and one on the way. Bethany and Hannah are both working and at present live with us.

We are excited about coming to Wisborough Green and getting to know people in the village. The role the Bishop has asked me to develop as District Mission Team Leader is new for the Diocese in so far as it incorporates outreach at the centre of my job description. I will be supporting my colleagues in the benefices of Barlavington, Burton with Coates and Sutton with Bignor; Lurgashall and North Chapel with Ebernoe; Stopham and Fittleworth. The breakdown of my time is eighty percent Wisborough Green and twenty percent outreach and support to the villages.

One of the scriptures that has always been at the forefront of our Ministry are the words from St Paul’s letter to the Colossians chapter 3 Verse 17: And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

As Christians we are called to give thanks to God daily for his faithfulness and love to us through his Son Jesus, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Sunday brings us a great opportunity to celebrate this together as God’s people. We look forward to meeting many of you over the coming months.

Clive and Marion Jenkins 5

Church Notices DATES FOR THE DIARY March  Friday 6th 7.30pm - Women's World Day of Prayer service. (See below)  Saturday 28th All day - Lent away day at St Cuthman's. (See below) April  Saturday 25th - UNLOCK walk around Southwark and Lewisham. See poster in church. Contact Judy on 700700 if interested in joining & for more information.  Sunday 26th - APCM 12.00 pm in church June  Friday - Sunday 5/6/7th - FLOWER FESTIVAL  Saturday and Sunday 6th and 7th - OPEN GARDENS  Saturday 6th - CONCERT in church

WOMEN'S WORLD DAY of PRAYER - Friday 6th March at 7.30pm The service this year has been planned by the women of The Bahamas and will have a flavour of the Caribbean. The World Day of Prayer is celebrated by many Christian denominations throughout the world and the money raised from the collection helps the work of projects run by Christian charities in the UK and around the world.

Men and women are welcome to join us for the service and refreshments which will be served afterwards.

LENT AWAY DAY – Saturday 28th March On Saturday 28th March, Clive our new Vicar will lead a Lent Away Day at St Cuthman’s in Coolham. It will be from 9.30am to 4.00pm and will be held in the Garden Room with a short service in their lovely chapel at the end of the day. If you are interested in taking part, please, let Helen or Graham know. Everyone is welcome.

HEALING MINISTRY IN OUR SERVICES If you would like prayers for healing for yourself or a loved one, on the first and third Sunday of each month, two members of the Healing Team are available in the Lady Chapel to pray with you during the taking of the Eucharist. You do not need to say anything or be specific about what is troubling you if you don’t wish to. This can be a very special and peaceful time and a great comfort if you are troubled by anything.

VILLAGE CAR SCHEME If you, or anyone you know of, needs transport to get to a hospital, dentist or doctor's appointment please contact Jennie Burr on 700607 who will arrange for someone to drive you there. More drivers are still needed to help with this service. If you can spare half a day a month, please contact Jennie Burr on 700607. Thank you.

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

Contact Wendy Duff on 700295 for details of venue.

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

DON’T FORGET………

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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:

1 March 8 March 15 March 22 March 29 March

Durbans Road Newpound Lane Newpound & Roundstreet Common School Road Thornton Meadow

From the Registers (January 2015) Funerals:

Friday 23 January 2015 Tuesday 27 January 2015

Pat Knight Brenda Moorey 7

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From the Editor Welcome to the March edition of Ad Vincula. I am delighted (and more than a little relieved) to announce that Sarah Jackson has agreed to take on the role of Deputy Editor and Advertising Coordinator. I hope she knows what she’s letting herself in for!

On Thursday 12 February 2015 the church of St Peter ad Vincula entered a new era with the Installation and Licensing of its new Vicar, Clive Jenkins, ending nearly 18 months of Interregnum. See pages 22 & 23 for report and pictures. Clive and his wife Marion also tell us a little about themselves and their family in the Pastoral Letter on page 5. I wish Clive, Marion and their family a long and happy time in Wisborough Green.

In addition to the usual articles and the welcome return of ‘Nature Notes’ and ‘Sports News’, this month we have some important information about the threat to Boxal Bridge (p12), an update from KKWG on the oil/gas exploration planning appeal (p13), a tribute to Brother Angelo who kept us all sane during the long interregnum (p15) and an urgent appeal by The Cinnamon Trust for dog walking volunteers in Wisborough Green (p33).

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

Best wishes, Roland Zilz

LENT STUDY GROUP Thursday evenings, February 26, March 5, 12, 19 & 26. 7.30 – 9.00 pm at No.2.

Glebe Way, Wisborough Green.

We will be studying “PRAISE HIM” Songs of Praise in the New Testament, a course in five sessions written by Paula Gooder. A booklet is available for all those who wish to attend, and those who would just like the booklet and are unable to meet with us.

There are many Songs of Praise in the New Testament; the ones Paula has chosen begin with the theme of gratitude, and what being thankful can do for our life of praise. Session five rounds off our exploration by reflecting on possibly the greatest New Testament poem of all: John 1.1-14 which talks about Jesus as “the word made flesh”.

These five sessions will remind us of who God was, and is and will be; what he has done and what he will continue to do for each one of us.

A WARM WELCOME to all who are interested, please contact Doris Smallwood 01403 700606 or doris.smallwood@btinternet.com

CHURCH WEBSITE - http://www.wisboroughgreenparishchurch.org.uk/ Anything missing or incorrect? Suggestions for improvement? Having problems navigating the site? Please let the “webmaster” (Roland Zilz) know on 700632 or webmaster@stpeterswg.org.uk The magazine can also be viewed on line at: http://www.wisboroughgreenparishchurch.org.uk/index.php/parish-magazine 9

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Nature Notes Did you know heathland is now one of the rarest habitats? Apparently the UK has more of it than anywhere else in the world. So we need to look after it.

The other day we had a guided walk around Graffham Nature Reserve. The Sussex Wildlife Trust is gradually returning it to its original heathland.! In the last 30 or so years the area has been closely planted with pine for timber, making the ground below dark and sterile. SWT plan to remove a good percentage of it, leaving specific areas untouched. The root bases of fallen pines can host solitary wasps and other insects, and the acid pools below attract certain dragonflies and damsels, which might mean a visit by a hobby – my favourite little hawk. A few local people were understandably concerned about the tree felling at first, but a gradual reduction of the pines has reassured them. It’s opening up spaces for more wildlife to return, and things are getting better all the time. Last year a few nightjars arrived, and now they’re hoping for Dartford warblers too. There are also siskins, firecrests, woodlarks, tree pipits and crossbills, so well worth a visit. And it’s free!

Second question - Did you know that pheasants eat daffodils? We discovered this last December, when to our surprise we found two buds had popped up and were about to flower. The very next day, a male bird was tucking in to one of them leaving it decimated, but the second bud survived. Amazingly that one flower is still open now, a little tired, but still hanging on. Mother Nature eh? Let’s hope lots of other things do as well in 2015.

Not only daffodil buds….this winter our back garden has been invaded by dozens more pheasants, almost all females. Word has obviously got about that food is freely available! I have to try to feed them really early, before the brown hordes pour in from the field and take over. And now they’re ignoring the corn we throw for them, and eating everything else, so our small birds don’t get much of a look-in! We’ve had to resort to finding narrow ledges, and making little plastic hanging pots and platforms so the robins and other ground feeders at least get a share of winter delicacies!

In spite of the cold nights there’s a feeling of spring in the air and just his morning we had a terrific sighting of our local buzzards. First one and then the other flew really low over our heads, calling to each other as they passed. Maybe they’re looking for a nest site? There have already been sightings of ravens, peregrines, red kite, and the young Newpound kestrel has survived the winter, hooray.

And from the rookery in the woods behind us a huge number of crows, jackdaws and rooks emerge with a marvellous raucous chorus early each morning.

They wheel and shout before dispersing to feed, then they repeat this as dusk falls. I just hope they give the buzzards a bit of peace to breed.

They’re a bit outnumbered!

Sue J 11

SAVE BOXAL BRIDGE! West Sussex County Council (WSCC) Highways Department is considering demolishing our local Boxal Bridge despite opposition from both Wisborough Green and Kirdford Parish Councils and local residents.

In September 2014 a Feasibility Study was commissioned to examine the state of the bridge and to make recommendations. On Page 31 of the Study there are six Conclusions and Recommendations, and it is Option 6 – to demolish the existing bridge and replace it with a wider structure which was the preferred option chosen by the consultants and now being advocated by WSCC Highways Department.

In November 2013 both Kirdford and Wisborough Green Parish Councils stated in clear unequivocal terms to WSCC that they did not want the bridge demolished. The bridge is listed as a Chichester District Council (CDC) heritage asset and it is named as a community asset in the Kirdford Neighbourhood Plan adopted in 2014. However these distinctions give the bridge no statutory protection. The parishes and local residents want to keep the bridge as it is now and retain its rural character which is in keeping with the other three historic bridges in the area.

Apart from the historical and community value of the bridge, there is the safety aspect concerning both the bridge and its approach. The bridge does need approaching with caution. The current speed limit is 60 mph, unrealistic considering the width of the road and the bends on the approach to the bridge. However, evidence from traffic surveys have shown that the average speed is usually below this – at the higher end of 40 mph. Locals familiar with the road and the narrow bridge slow down. If the bridge is replaced by a structure that can accommodate two cars then drivers will accelerate and this could result in an increasing number of accidents.

Accidents have happened on this stretch of road, but many go unrecorded because the police are not called. On 5th January 2015 there was a head-on collision involving two cars between the bridge on the Kirdford side and just before the entrance to the proposed Oil/Gas drilling site. Fortunately there were no fatalities but the rescue involved two fire engines and a helicopter. It was reported in the County Times .

Painting of Boxal Bridge by Arthur Nicholls, a local farmer, c1965 12

Kirdford Road is a country lane serving farms and equine establishments and links Kirdford to Wisborough Green. The bridge sits on the boundary between the two parishes providing a vital link between the two villages. Boxal Bridge is a much valued commodity to both communities. The road is prone to flooding but

SAVE BOXAL BRIDGE! (Cont) it is often the only way to access Kirdford village when the other approaches are severely flooded. WSCC insists that the proposed demolition of the bridge and a wider replacement has no bearing on the application for exploratory drilling at the site south of Boxal Bridge 400 metres away! WSCC has informed the parishes that it has suspended the detailed design phase of the scheme until after the decision of the Public Inquiry into Celtique Energie’s planning appeal, to be held in September, has been announced.

So this gives the residents of the local villages and the surrounding area plenty of time to voice their views on the proposed demolition. So please sign the current petition to stop the demolition of Boxal Bridge and explore ALL the options in a public and transparent debate of the full WSCC committee. Link to the petition to save Boxal Bridge: http://epetition.westsussex.public-i.tv/epetition_core/view/boxalbridge Only sign if you live, work or study in West Sussex and use that postcode. It will run until 6th May so please pass it on to friends, family and neighbours.

For further information please contact Katy Fletcher fletcher.katy@googlemail.com

Oil/Gas Exploration - KKWG Update Before Christmas, KKWG sent out a letter to all residents in the Parishes of Kirdford and Wisborough Green outlining the current state of affairs with regard to the Oil/Gas Exploratory drill application by Celtique Energie.

In brief, while WSCC Planning Committee unanimously objected to the application on July 22nd, the company appealed this decision in November and it is intended to hear the issues raised at a Public Inquiry to be held for 12 days from September 8th starting at 10 am. The PI does not sit on Mondays nor will this one be working on Friday afternoon and, apart from that first day, starts work at 9.30 am daily. It is to be held in Northchapel Village Hall.

A Public Inquiry is a formal setting at which the company and the Council will present their cases for and against and an Inspector will decide. In addition, KKWG applied for, and obtained consent, to be a Rule 6 party. This means we get copies of all the paperwork and can take part presenting evidence and cross-examining witnesses.

It also means we have to find ÂŁ100,000 to pay for a Planning Advocate and our own witnesses on Transport, Character of the Villages, Noise and Wildlife, notably the rare bats. Sue Jameson will be hosting an information session in Wisborough Green Village Hall at 7pm on Tuesday 24th March. Wine and cheese will be followed by a short catch up on the latest news about the drilling application.

If anyone can help undertake some of the work involved or make a donation let us know via the contact number below or the no-drilling website .

KKWG: Jill Sutcliffe 01403 700395 13

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Wisborough Green Primary School News We are now officially half way through the school year. The time in school really does fly by. This term has been great so far, with many visits and visitors planned for different year groups! Bringing learning to life is a huge part of what we do at Wisborough Green School.

Our Explorers (Reception) class have been learning about ‘Amazing Animals’ and have met a fantastic range of animals so far. We are extremely fortunate to have such supportive parents; one in particular has brought in a pony, donkey, turkey, quail and a lizard to name a few. In addition to this, the children will be visiting Brinsbury later this term to see how the animals are looked after there. The children have taken it in turns to bring in their pets too, which has been so popular. We have met a variety of puppies, rabbits and guinea pigs.

Our Inventors and Detectives (Year 1 and 2) have been learning about the Antarctic.

Penguins and polar bears have featured very heavily in both classrooms! Detectives’ class had to unravel a very special mystery as a penguin was delivered to school but they couldn’t find it anywhere because it had already escaped! In the end our fantastic premises manager, Mr Goodchild, spotted it in the swimming pool and managed to take a photograph so that the children could see what it looked like. He then found the penguin and sent it straight back to the zoo. The children have thoroughly enjoyed becoming Penguin Experts and all received a certificate to show how hard they have been working.

As you might remember we have planned the following Learning Journeys in Key Stage 2: ‘Mission to Mars’ in Year 3 and 4 and ‘All the Fun of the Fair in Year 5 and 6.

We were able to arrange a special visit from the Winchester Science Centre, who brought in lots of K’nex kits for our Key Stage Two children to explore for a day.

We planned special workshops for our Adventurers and Creators (Year 3 and 4) to design and make space vehicles for different purposes. Our Investigators and Pioneers (Year 5 and 6) designed and made fairground rides. I think a key part of this work, which I discussed with some of the Year 5 children on that day, was to evaluate their work and make the necessary changes so that their fairground ride worked successfully. The children were highly engaged in their work during the day and are looking forward to visiting the Science Museum later this term to take part in more workshops.

I think we can see that learning at Wisborough Green Primary School is fun and engaging. There are some lovely photos and examples of the children’s work on the website if you would like to see for yourself.

Kind regards, Trudy Emberson, Headteacher 15

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Brother Angelo’s Last Service Many of you will know that Brother Angelo has been a regular fixture during our long Interregnum, usually taking the Sung Eucharist services on the first and third Sundays every month. All in all he has taken approximately 40 services during this period.

Through his humour, wisdom and life experiences he has delivered many instructive and thought provoking sermons. Sometimes he has made us uneasy by getting to the heart of our lack of Christian living, but has always made us laugh and left us with hope and a feeling of joy about the message of Jesus.

At the end of his last service on Sunday 1 February 2015, the choir turned and sang to Bro Angelo - “The Lord bless you and keep you” by John Rutter. There wasn’t a dry eye in the church. We will miss him and he will probably miss us too.

EASTER LILIES If you would like to give a donation for the lilies, which will be used to decorate the church at Easter and to sign a card in remembrance of a loved one, a card and a donation box will be at the back of church on Sundays. Alternatively you can give the money to Maggie Edwards (01403 700944) or one of the Churchwardens. Thank you.

Meditation for Holy Week A Requiem, sourced from various composers who have written requiems, with selected congregational hymns. The Meditation ends with a setting of Psalm 124 by Gustav Holst - ‘Turn back O man’

Palm Sunday, 29th March 2015 at 6 pm St Peter ad Vincula Church, Wisborough Green Sung by the extended choir of St Peter Ad Vincula Conducted by Malcolm Brinson - Director of Music 17

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Wisborough Green Sports News Football Club.

Having not had any games in December and January It is difficult to say how the team is doing in March when writing in February but here goes. 1st XI are currently second in the league but are only 3 points behind the leaders with 7 games in hand. They should be top and clear by the time you are reading this article. The 2nd XI are 5th in their league and will need a helping hand if they are to win anything this year.

The green should be busy in the April evenings with so many home games to play please come and support the home team. We can also have a pint in the Pavilion. .

Cricket Club. Website: www.wisboroughgreencc.co.uk Winter nets have started and are running at Cranliegh School on a Sunday afternoon.

The 2015 season is looking to be promising with some new and lots of old talent going to be on display again this year. A few of our senior OAP’s are talking about coming out of retirement having performed so well at the end of last season. The club are always looking for new cricketers to help bolster the teams so, if you are interested, please contact Jamie Self at the Wisborough Green Stores or go on our web site and register an interest we will get back to you.

Colts are always welcome as well - just turn up and join in on a Friday evening starting mid April sometime. More details next month WGSCA. Website: www.wisboroughsports.org Nothing to report this month.

Disclaimer - This is not an official page by the WGSCA or any of the clubs. This is just an attempt to try and keep villagers informed of what is happening on the green in the past and present month. Anybody can submit an article if they feel I have missed anything or if they wish to add anything. If you have any sports reports that you would like included in this section please send to kenvickery@hotmail.co.uk and I will coordinate.

Ken Vickery

Quiz ‘n’ Chips Evening Thankyou A huge Thank You to everyone who supported the Quiz and Chips Night in January. With 97 participants, the village hall was full to capacity and a lively and fun evening was had by all. A staggering £900 was raised towards the refurbishment work in the church.

Particular thanks must go to Quizmasters Fliss and Ben and congratulations to the Edmonds table of winners.

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Brenda Moorey 13 January 1922 to 21 January 2015 Brenda moved from Selsey to Wisborough Green 10years ago after her husband, Stan died. She had been brought up in Balcombe and her family could be traced back there to the 16th century. Growing up in a small cottage with 3 older brothers was not easy but often a lot of fun! It was always difficult to fit the family, and often friends around the table with not enough to go round. The boys were always in trouble after bringing a pheasant home – but every bit was used for lunch!

Brenda left school at 14yrs and was first apprenticed to a dressmaker and later a hairdresser. During the war she met and married Stan when the RAF were stationed near to the village. She hated living in London but became a dab hand with the soldering iron at the munitions factory in Hendon!

After the war they returned to Balcombe and with Roger and Jill became part of happy village life. Brenda was a committed Christian and always loved being part of the Mother's Union. On their move to Selsey in the ‘80s she became the much loved secretary of MU. Brenda loved the country so her move to Wisborough Green was easier than she could have thought. She made friends at Wyatt House and soon became part of St Peter's loving the Quiet Mornings and also the Flower Club. It was sad in 2012 when, because of ill health, Brenda moved to Longfield Nursing Home, in Billingshurst.

Judy and Family want to thank all Brenda's friends for their love and kindness to her – especially taking her to events and visiting her at Longfield. She was a dear friend and much loved Mum, Grandma and Great Grandma.

Judy Moorey

CHICHESTER THEOLOGICAL SOCIETY LECTURE “THE BODY BEAUTIFUL? BODY, SOUL, SPIRIT and MIND” in the writings of Paul, by Dr. Paula Gooder.

Tuesday March 10th 7.00 pm at Chichester Cathedral.

Dr Paula Gooder is a writer and lecturer in New Testament studies. Paula is the author of “Praise Him” songs of Praise in the New Testament, a course which we will be studying at our House Group during Lent. It is therefore interesting that this lecture will almost certainly add yet another dimension to our course. If you are interested in attending the lecture or knowing more about our House Group for Lent, please contact Doris Smallwood: 01403 700606, doris.smallwood@btinternet.com It may well be that we consider a car sharing for Tuesday March 10th lecture.

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Licensing of the Reverend Clive Jenkins as P Thursday, 12 February 2015 saw St Peter ad Vincula filled to capacity with two hundred and fifty people taking up every available seat (including extras brought in from the village hall). The people were there to witness and be part of the licensing and installation service of Clive Jenkins the new Priest in Charge of the parish of Wisborough Green.

The service was led by The Right Reverend Mark Sowerby, Bishop of Horsham assisted by The Venerable Fiona Windsor Archdeacon of Horsham. The entrance procession was led by the choir of St Peter’s followed by the visiting clergy, the Parish Priest Designate, the Rural Dean, the Archdeacon, Churchwardens and, finally, the Bishop and the Bishop’s Chaplain.

Tony Clements, the Bishop's chaplain said that he couldn't recall a licensing service where there were as many robed clergy in the procession nor as full a church other than at a cathedral service. It must have been a record for a small parish church!

The service followed fairly closely the standard “Sung Eucharist” with the actual licensing element sandwiched in the middle.

The sound of so many voices singing joyous hymns full of praise to God was a truly uplifting experience. Many people from the village attended the occasion as well as a coach load of parishioners from Clive's previous church to wish him well in the next chapter of his ministry.

This was a fitting celebration of a new phase for us. After the service an amazing firework display took place up and over the churchyard and then drinks and canapés were served in the Village Hall. There have been many lovely comments about the welcome and celebration which took place on that evening, which can be summed up in the words of one of the visiting clergy in an email he sent to us afterwards - 'Well done for last night to everyone from your place who made us so welcome and created a very special greeting to Clive. Fireworks - a crowning glory. Brilliant!'

Clive’s Family

St Peter’s Music Group playing before the Service

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Priest-in-Charge - Thursday12th February 2015

Oaths being sworn

LEFT Applause for the new Priest-in-Charge

RIGHT: Two Communion Stations were needed to serve all the communicants.

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NOTICE Special Cruises on the Wey & Arun Canal, Loxwood Special cruises will be running on the canal on Mothering Sunday, 15th March. A ‘Coffee & Danish Pastry Cruise’ will depart at 11.00am and Cream Tea Cruises will depart at 2.30pm and 4.30pm. Black tie service will enhance the relaxing treat for Mums! The trips take 1½ hours. Tickets cost £13 for adults and £9 for children.

Themed Easter Cruises will be running on all four days of the Easter weekend from Good Friday, 3rd April to Monday 6th April. All your favourite Easter characters will be on the canal to entertain you – come along and join in the fun! The trips take 35 minutes and depart at 11.00am, 12.00 and 2.00pm. Children will receive a chocolate gift from the Easter Bunny while adults enjoy refreshments and the chance to unwind and enjoy the scenery. Tickets cost £9.00 per person and booking in advance is advisable.

The boat departs from the wharf beside the Onslow Arms on the B2133 in Loxwood and travels along the decorated canal and through a restored lock. If you would like to book seats for one of the Mothering Sunday or Easter cruises (or enquire about private charters) please call The Wey & Arun Canal Trust Office on 01403 752403 or email office@weyandarun.co.uk.

The Wisborough Green Sideshows Society will be holding its AGM on Wednesday 25th March at the Three Crowns starting at 7-30pm.

We will be reviewing the last 12 months, and appointing the committee to consider opportunities for the next year.

Everybody welcome - come along and get involved We are a vibrant organisation responsible for hosting the annual New Years Dinner for the retired people of Wisborough Green. Our invite list is now open so if you know anyone who would like to be invited or you would like further information please call 700495 Christopher Stride Chairman 24

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Recipe of the Month Slow-braised pork shoulder with cider & parsnips Pork shoulder is the ideal cut for this quick to prepare warming one pot.

Serves 5 Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 kg/2lb 4oz pork shoulder diced 2 onions sliced 2 celery sticks roughly chopped 3 parsnips cut into chunks 2 bay leaves 1 tbsp plain flour 330ml bottle cider 850ml chicken stock Handful of parsley chopped Mashed potato and vegetables to serve (optional) Method 1. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.

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Heat the oil in a large lidded flameproof casserole dish and brown the meat in batches and set aside.

3.

Fry the onions, celery and parsnips with the bay leaves for 10 minutes until golden brown. Sprinkle in the flour and give a god stir before adding the pork and any juices back into the dish.

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Add the cider and stock so that the meat and vegetables are covered. Season and bring to a simmer, then cover and put into the oven for 2 hours.

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Serve sprinkled with parsley, with mashed potatoes and vegetables of choice.

(Recipe from Good Food Magazine October 2012) Jane Zilz

ST PETER’S / WYATT HOUSE LUNCHES The next lunches will be held at Wyatt House on Sunday 8th March and Sunday 12th April at 12-30pm. If you would normally be alone for Sunday lunch you will be very welcome to join us for a two course meal including wine at a cost of £5. If you would like to attend please contact Lil Elliott on 700795.

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Minibus Theatre Trip

Saturday 18th April (4.00pm matinee performance) At The Mill Studio, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford We shall be taking the Minibus (both buses if necessary) to this performance of ‘The Old Country’ by Alan Bennett Hilary and Bron appear to be a perfectly normal couple living in a small, peaceful house in the country but things are not as they seem. Alan Bennett’s The Old Country deals with questions of loyalty and betrayal, homeland and exile, friendship and family in a way which is both extraordinarily funny and exceptionally touching. ‘dazzlingly witty’ ( Telegraph) The cast includes: Richard Parish, Wendy Davies, Derek Watts, Alison Brooks, Nick Lund and Nancy Lund Directed by: David Hemsley-Brown Tickets for the performance are £13.00 and the Minibus fare will be £4.00 (+£2.00 Visitor’s membership, to cover insurance, if you are not already 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 28

Community Minibus Association (W Sussex) - Wisborough Green Village Organiser: Pat Farmer (700492)

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To use the minibus you need to be a member of the Minibus Association The annual membership fee is £5 payable to the escort on your first trip on the bus MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ALL

For bookings ring: BRENDA KARN-SMITH (701076)

Destinations for March 2015 Mon 2nd Fri 6th Mon 9th Fri 13th Mon 16th Fri 20th Mon 23rd Fri 27th Mon 30th

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

RIchard Parish will once again be taking the minibus on a theatre trip to Guildford on Saturday 18th April. See poster on facing page for more details.

We are joining up with Billingshurst and Pulborough for a summer outing on the Wey and Arun Canal departing from Loxwood on Friday 26th June for an hour-and-a-half trip starting at 2.30 pm.

Cream teas have been ordered from the Onslow Arms to be served on the boat. The cost of the boat trip and cream teas Is £15, plus £2 for the minibus making a total of £17. There is a lift on to the boat, and bookings should be made with Brenda in the usual way on a first-come first-served basis (there are 8 places available).

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Wisborough Green History - GLAS The last issue stated that the centre of English glassmaking was located in the Weald especially around the ancient forests of the Sussex / Surrey borders and centring upon Wisborough, Loxwood, Northchapel and Chiddingfold This goes back to the 14th century when many Flemish and French glassworkers settled in the area their skills being regarded as the best in the world. This became a thriving local industry whose workers' names showed that the founding families had been continental immigrants, e.g. John de Almayne or the Schurterres (later anglicised to Shorter) who provided plain glass for St George's Chapel Windsor. The industry operated on a small scale and the main glass products were drinking and decorative vessels. As described last month, their plain glass, which was known as white or forest glass, wasn't perfectly transparent but had a pale greenish tinge For that reason, many medieval customers specified that their windows must be made of foreign glass that was either totally transparent or could be expertly coloured.

The influx of the Huguenot refugees dates from c1567 m ade s i g n if ic a nt changes to the glass making industry and it is these people who are the subject of the lancet window in Wisborough church. It commemorates the principal glassmakers working in the parish, viz. the Bongars and C aquer a ys from Normandy and Hennezels and Thietrys from Lorraine. The parish registers of the area contain many French names between 1560 and 1620, those in Wisborough Green numbering at least 26.

The background to these glassmakers varies, e.g. in 1579 Pierre Bongar was granted a licence by the Bishop of Chichester to minister and serve in French at Wisborough Green church. The lancet window is so called because it is narrow and pointed like a lance.

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SSMAKING IN THE WEALD (Part 2) After an increase in Catholic hostility towards the members of the Protestant Reformed Church of France in 1559, Mary Queen of Scots became Queen consort to King Francis II, rounded up the Huguenots and charged them with heresy. This was the beginning of the French Wars of Religion, and religious persecution that was to cause a mass exodus of refugees to Protestant nations.

During the 14th century to the start of the 16th century, the area was known for its excellent natural resources for making glass. The influx of Huguenot refugees brought a wave of glassmakers who settled in the area and so brought new technologies and techniques that greatly improved the industry in the area, including the production of coloured glass. Investigations at two glasshouse sites at Idehurst, Strood Green and the one at Tanland Copse, Northchapel showed that these later glassmakers had brought with them a different glass making recipe that used a high-lime and low-alkali mixture and was of a much clearer quality.

The most significant and influential person and who advanced the success of glass making in the area was Jean Carré. He was a Huguenot glassmaker, born in the Artois region of France around 1520. He learned his trade in Antwerp before moving to England c1560 as a religious refugee. He became responsible for the revival of the manufacture of window glass and fine crystal tableware into Elizabethan England. After arriving in England, he immediately built two glass furnaces in Fernefold (later known as Farnefold, Varno and Barnfold) to the east of Loxwood (where it is believed that he lived) and appears on a 1610 map and one in Sidney Wood just to the west of Alfold.

Another furnace was built in London for the production of Venetian style glassware.

His determination to produce window glass in the Weald caused him to petition the state to provide him and his partner, Anthony Becku, with a monopoly on glass production. In 1567, they were issued a monopoly on window glass production in the Lorraine or Norman manner for 21 years on the proviso that they trained Englishmen in this skills, however this never happened as they were reluctant to pass on their skills.

Carré established four families to manage the work, viz. Enzell, Tysack, Tittery and Hoe all of whom had earned privilege from King of France. However they displayed the very worst attributes of nobility and none of the finer. They were proud but lacked good manners and impulsive but without grace; this did not endear them to those with whom they worked and his dealings with local glassmakers could be described as unscrupulous. This resulted in disputes with other glass makers and the ironworkers over the amount of forest being cleared for fuel which they claimed they needed and as a result Carré and his Lorrainers became scapegoats, somewhat unfairly as the ironworkers were the greatest plunderers of woodland.

In 1568, two of Carré's workmen and Becku’s son had a dispute that resulted in a fine for the workmen, and the end of Becku and Carré's partnership. Surrey County Council's archive has a series of letters that relate to Carré and his argument with Becku. Although this was a violation of the patent they had been issued, Carré was given permission to continue as his enterprise was seen as a great source of revenue, and it flourished well past his death on 27th May 1572.

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The Cinnamon Trust, Wisborough Green The Cinnamon Trust is the only specialist national charity for the terminally ill and people in their later years and their much loved, much needed companion animals.

We urgently need dog walking volunteers in Wisborough Green for a dear little 5 year old Poodle Cross who would love to go for a good walk.

What happens if illness, injury or just getting older affects our ability to look after our four legged companions? Elderly or ill pet owners become worried about their ability to care for their pets feeling that their only option is to rehome them, this is where our national network of dedicated volunteers step in to offer support enabling them to stay together.

We’ll walk the dog for a housebound owner, we’ll foster pets when owners need hospital care, we’ll fetch the cat food, even clean out the bird cage or litter trays.

We are always seeking new volunteers even if you can only spare an hour a week we would love to hear from you.

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Churchill’s Funeral The anniversary of Winston Churchill’s funeral last month brought back memories for many of us. And yet amidst all the nostalgia and the ceremony there was one little dead fly in the ointment – the revelation uncovered in Jeremy Paxman’s documentary that the dockers at Hay’s Wharf didn’t like Churchill. He was upper class; they were working class.

For many, the sight of the jibs being lowered as a mark of respect as the Havengore, carrying Churchill’s coffin, made her way upstream, was the most abiding one of all. So the idea that the dockers had to be bribed to make this memorable gesture came as something of a shock.

At least that was the suggestion. Behind the defiant masque of class solidarity however I wonder whether it was quite as the single docker being interviewed would suggest.

Some of the views his workmates expressed at the time may have been an expression of misguided loyalty to one another.

Perhaps in private many would have entertained a more appreciative and thankful spirit. In fact it would be surprising if some did not, in time, come to take pride at their important role they had played at a time of national grief.

What was striking about the footage from 1965 was the respect that was given as the gun carriage was pulled from Westminster to St Paul’s. People bowed their heads in collective silence. Men removed their hats. A nation paused to reflect and be thankful.

Cont. over......

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Churchill’s Funeral (Cont) It is difficult to think this would happen nowadays. It would have been a noisy cauldron of clicking cameras held aloft. The modern habit of clapping in celebration at the life lived would probably have been in evidence too.

Maybe we’ve lost something important here. The death of anyone – friend, family member or just someone we know – should make us stop and be quiet. This is the time to reflect in silence. And because life is short and uncertain these are the occasions to prompt us to face up to our own mortality and seek God whilst there is yet time.

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Local Club and Society News Wisborough Green Bridge Club This is a new club currently comprising five members who learnt to play ACOL bridge last year taught by Mary Morling of Hawkhurst Court.

We usually meet on a Tuesday evening, at each others' houses, 7.30 pm-9.30pm. We are a small friendly group, and welcome bridge players of all standards, on a social basis. Phone Kay Wooldridge on 01403 700464 for more details.

Wisborough Green Spitfire Simulator Club Why not join the Spitfire Simulator Club? The prime purpose of our simulator project is to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund and to that end, simulator flights are normally charged for. However, with the Simulator Club, members make a small donation to the RAFBF ( £5 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 Short Mat Bowls Club For those of you that don't already know, the Wisborough Green Short Mat Bowls Club meets in the Village Hall on a Monday afternoon from 2:30 to 4:30pm and Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00pm for practice otherwise known as a 'roll up'.

We are a friendly club who, apart from the weekly roll ups, also play occasional friendly matches.

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

Monica Enticknap, Captain

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Farmers’ and Village Market News

Next Market - Thursday 12th March 2015 Village Hall 9 am – 12.30 pm Surprise, surprise, Radio Sussex presenters have been referring to us on the two days before the Market in February. We even had some people from the south coast as well.

Olives are back with some cheese as well as Turkish delight and Baklavas. Daniel Assadi may bring more cheese next time.

We are so sad to see Brian of the pork and bacon stall retire. Our thoughts and best wishes go with him. Brian's produce has enhanced many a meal from breakfast to lunch to dinner. People came routinely for his bacon and sausages. *** This month will be Brian’s last appearance at the market *** A new baby girl (Sydney) was born very recently to David and Frances Jesse.

Congratulations all round. He is our lamb butcher and supplier of hand made smoked dry sausages. Some are English cousins of the Chorizo sausage, such intense flavour. David has undertaken to take over Brian's pork stall with a friend to run it, so enterprising.

Usborne Children's Book stall is run by Nicki Ramplin who is associated with Wisborough Green pre school. She knows both the book stock at the Market and in the catalogue really well. If specific help would be useful then do ask her. A book on grammar for children, very well presented and interesting, made me wish my teachers had been this clear. Janet Slinn who used to run is emigrating to France.

Sue Turley of seasonal goodies, think Simnel Cake, fame will be coming to the pre Easter Market.

At the last count there were twenty eight very different stalls each selling a big variety of products. All this in a comfortable sized space, mostly inside but outside the stalls have big sheltering canvas roofs. No tramping for miles up aisles and down aisles nor walking between shops on the street.

Then the Macmillan refreshments and the chance to chat with whomever you meet.

A comfy sort of experience that does not tire one out.

Happy visiting and shopping.

Wisborough Green Farmers and Village Market Committee

Flag Raising Dates 9 March

Commonwealth Day (2nd Monday in March)

10 March

Birthday of the Earl of Wessex

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Wisborough Green Horticultural Society Monday 2nd March 2015 AGM at 8pm Village Hall and Monday 30th March at 8pm Village Hall Talk by Derek Dexter on “Growing and Showing Fuchsias” Why two events in March? No talk on Easter Monday and 13th April is a bit far away, so the 30th of March for the Fuchsia talk.

The speaker giving the talk, Derek, has grown and shown fuchsias for 18 years, so he really is experienced and passionate about them. He started by falling in love with fuchsias at a flower show. There are about 30,000 varieties to choose from. When his daughter was born Derek had not enough time to devote to his allotment so he extended his fuchsia growing and started showing them.

Derek is a recommended speaker for the British Fuchsia Society. He uses slides to illustrate and hands on methods to show how easy these fantastic flowers are to propagate and grow. Unusual varieties not found in the usual garden centres will be for sale as potted cuttings (75p) for gardeners to grow on.

“Easy” says Derek. Loads of tips on how to do it successfully will be in the talk. He has a full time job so he has to be a speedy efficient gardener! Can't wait!

The A.G.M. 2nd March This is the day the Membership of nearly 200 garden enthusiasts have their say.

This is Judgement Day for the committee who organise the structure of events during the year for members to be involved in. Let us know either at the AGM or ring Philip (WG 700402) if you would like to join the committee.

Often AGM's are a bit boring but people enjoy coming to ours. We start with a welcoming drink then to business. The business is business like and open to views and new ideas. The fun comes afterwards when we mill around and make a group to tackle a gardening themed quiz in competition with other groups. Time and time again we meet new people which adds to the fun and laughs. Self marking with collective oohs and aahs spiced by the odd questioning of an answer adds to the liveliness of the quiz. Followed by more chatting as well as tea, coffee and biscuits as usual.

If you have not come to an AGM before, do come and enjoy an informative and sociable occasion with the opportunity to have your say.

The Table Top competition.

The theme is the same each month to allow scope for as many as possible to join in: “From your own garden/allotment, five preferably flowering or evergreen stems displayed to best effect – of one or more variety.”

Points are awarded each month, accumulating for a prize at the AGM. A warm welcome to you all from everyone on the committee.

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Decorative & Fine Arts Society Meetings WEST SUSSEX DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY The next meeting, in Fittleworth Village Hall at 2 pm on Tuesday 3rd March is:

“Cleaning and Conservation of Long Gallery Portrait” The lecture follows the lunch exclusively for Members and, on this occasion, coffee is NOT served before the lecture.

The April meeting, in Fittleworth Village Hall at 2 pm on Tuesday 7th April is:

“Heraldry, an introduction” Coffee is served before the lecture and visitors are welcome at a fee of £5. Anyone wishing to join the society should contact Beth Dugan 01730 815339.

SOUTH DOWNS DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY The next meeting in Fittleworth Village Hall on Wednesday 4th March is:

Gertrude Stein and her Circle (Bohemian Paris 1900-1920s) Speaker – Hilary Hope Guise The April meeting in Fittleworth Village Hall on Wednesday 1st April is:

Deceiving the Eye – Trompe l'Oeil in Painting Speaker – Sian Walters Coffee served from 9.50 a.m. New members and guests very welcome. Please call the Membership Secretary for details - 01403 783359

Wisborough Green History Society At our February meeting we were very sorry to receive the resignation of our chairman, Susie Evershed, due to continuing ill health. Ann Beasley has very kindly agreed to take on the role in her stead. We were also very pleased to welcome a new member, Ann Lewis, to the group.

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.

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Wealden Trefoil Guild Our meeting in February was our annual AGM and we welcomed our District Commissioner, Emma Rittmeyer, who joined us in saying thank you to our Chairman Ruth Isaacs and Secretary June Clark as they stood down after 3 years in their roles.

We elected Jackie Sharp as our new Chairman and Hilary Nulty as Secretary by a unanimous vote. We now look forward to an interesting year of speakers and visits, which hopefully will include talks on Girlguiding history and WW1 memorabilia, a beetle drive, a summer garden party and an outing/theatre trip. Some of us will also be helping at the Billingshurst Gang Show serving refreshments and some will be helping the Scouts & Guides with craft making at their Petworth Division Camp in the spring.

Visitors and new members are always welcome to join us – please contact Chairman Mrs Jackie Sharp (01403 784490).

Teri Maher

WI Report We were all ‘banged to rights’ on the 5th February with a talk by Neil Sadler, a retired Police Officer from Sussex Police. He told us of his career and various incidents during his police life including the Brighton bombing of the Grand Hotel in which the IRA tried to kill most of the Conservative Government. Also the case of the little girl who managed to toddle 2½ miles on the top of Bury Hill eventually to be found alive and well in 1980. His daughter is also a Police Officer and she inherited his number 006!!

Our next meeting will be on the 5th March when we will be given an insight into the Chestnut Tree charity by Major Tom Wye. See you there.

Sue Nicholls 01403 700827 Mary Benson (President) 01403 700284

Wisborough Greenfingers Tips  If your thoughts have turned to new displays in pots or hanging baskets. Turn out the old compost and use it to add extra humus to your soil so improving its moisture holding ability.  If you wish to reuse the compost do fork it over so it is not compact otherwise roots will find it hard to spread out to reach plenty of nutrients and water.  If you choose to reuse the compost find a granular slow release fertiliser that will provide continuing nutrients for the new plants. Well fed plants will thrive.

Remember that last years used up what was there then!

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CYBER TIPS When I’m calling you-ooo-ooo!

We had a late night last night (as I write); we had enjoyed a few games of Scrabble.

So, this morning, we decided that we would lie in for an extra hour or so. At 7.55 am precisely the phone by our bed rang (a little louder than usual, I perceived). The only people to ring us at that time in the morning would be the family and it would be important. Or so I thought. I lifted the phone and announced myself in a way so as not to let the caller think that they had woken us up. I was quite proud of that! But… a snatch of a recorded voice and then silence. The little screen on the phone told me that the call had come from abroad. I guess, that because call centres tend to ring lists of numbers at once, I had failed to lift the receiver in time and probably someone else in the Village got the call instead.

The Telephone Preference Service (TPS) is a central opt out register whereby individuals can express their wish not to receive unsolicited sales and marketing telephone calls. It is a legal requirement that companies do not make such calls to numbers registered with TPS. That’s all very well but TPS admits on their website www.tpsonline.org.uk that they are unable to block all calls especially recorded calls and many of those from abroad.

They give advice on what to do if you wish to complain, but it is a bit of a palaver, particularly if the caller’s number does not appear on your little screen.

If you are troubled by these unsolicited calls the website is worth visiting and it is certainly worth registering (you can check to see whether you already have) and to add other numbers.

Whatever you do, do NOT press any buttons requested by the caller. You may hear something like “To avoid calls of this nature, then just press ‘9’”. Almost certainly this will be a costly mistake!

Beware the Indian Love Call!

Peter Edmonds

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Weather Watch Wisborough Green Rainfall for January was 128mm (last year 237mm – 7 yr average is 126mm). Wettest place in the UK was at Cluannie Inn, Wester Ross recording 529mm – the driest at Waddington, Lincolnshire with 17mm.

Highest temp for the UK in January was 16.5°C at Exeter. The lowest ever January temperature was recorded at Braemar – a very chilly minus 27.2°C. Climatologists disagree whether 2014 was the hottest on record – looking it up on Google it all gets a bit technical - one report says it was hotter by 0.02°C. Suffice to say it was warm!

A sunny December - 156% of normal levels. At time of writing February seems dull so far!

Did you see the moon halo at the beginning of February? Known as a "22-degree halo" around the moon, it happens only rarely when the moon is at a particular angle to the earth and the frozen water crystals in the earth's atmosphere refract the light in a certain way, so that the area immediately below the moon is not lit up. In the left-hand picture, you should just be able to make out the planet Jupiter inside the halo.

Weathervane

Village Hall 50 Club Draw The winner of the February draw is Sandra Donoghue who wins £50 The winner of the second prize of £20 is Joy Howard-Smith The March draw will be at The Cricketers at 6.30pm on Wednesday 4 March 2015 and if any member or prospective member would like to attend they would be very welcome.

We are always looking for new members and part of your membership fee will help with the Village Hall finances and will be put to good use with projects to improve the facility for all the village. Please contact me for details Ruth Andrews, 01403 700671 43

Church Cleaning Roster (Saturdays) 07 March

Mr & Mrs Brett

14 March

Mrs Nicholls & Mrs Daniell

21 March

Mrs Holt & Mrs Zilz

28 March

EASTER CLEANING 9.30am ALL PLEASE

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) NO FLOWERS DURING LENT

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

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

Rev. Clive Jenkins Dr Graham Parr Mrs Helen Vause Mrs Val Mourilyan Mrs Liz Atkinson Mrs Tricia Howarth Mr David Warwick Mr Malcolm Brinson

Ministry Support Team Co-ordinators Bell Ringers Mr Robin Miles Cleaners Mrs Jill Brett Flowers Mrs Maggie Edwards Readers & Intercessors Mrs Val Mourilyan Chalice & Sacristans Mrs Andrea Parr Healing Mrs Gillian Gough St Peter’s Links Mrs Annie Daniell

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

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Wisborough Green Village Directory Ad Vincula Magazine :

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

Mr Roland Zilz Mrs Sarah Jackson Mr Roger Moody Mr Brian Smith Nina Lambkin Mr Tim McMath Mrs Aija Hamilton Mr Craig Vit Mrs Pam Warburton Philip Midwinter Mr Jim Gavin Mrs Pat Farmer Mrs Brenda Karn-Smith Mrs Priscilla Pinkham Mr Keith Charman Mrs Louise Davies Mrs Clare Lonsdale Ms Vanda Miller

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What’s Happening in March Mon 02

Horticultural Society AGM (p 39)

WG Village Hall

8.00 pm

Tue 03

West Sussex Decorative & Fine Arts Society (p 40) Fittleworth Village Hall 2.00 pm Parish Council Planning Meeting (if required) WG Village Hall, Vine Room 8.00 pm

Wed 04

South Downs Decorative & Fine Arts Society (p 40) Fittleworth Village Hall 10.00 am Rural Children’s Bus The Pavilion WG 12.15 - 1.15 pm Village Hall 50 Club Draw (p 43) The Cricketers 6.30 pm

Thur 05

WI Meeting (p 41)

WG Village Hall

Sun 08

St Peter’s / Wyatt House Lunch (p 27)

Wyatt House

Tue 10

History Society Meeting (p 40) Chichester Theological Society Lecture (p 21)

WG Village Hall, Comm Rm 10.30 am Chichester Cathedral 7.00 pm

Wed 11

Mobile Skip Rural Children’s Bus Music For Lovers (p 25)

The Pavilion WG The Pavilion WG Wyatt House

Thur 12

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

WG Village Hall 9.00 am - 12.30 pm The Pavilion WG 2.55 - 3.15 pm WG Village Hall 6.30 pm

Sun 15

Wey & Arun Canal Special Cruises (p 24)

Loxwood Wharf

Tue 17

Parish Council Meeting

WG Village Hall, Comm Rm

Wed 18

Rural Children’s Bus

The Pavilion WG

Thur 19

St Peters Luncheon Club Youth Club

WG Village Hall WG Village Hall

Sat 21

DVLT Spring Ball (p 25)

Felbridge Hotel, East Grinstead

Tue 24

Oil/Gas Exploration - Update Meeting (p 13)

WG Village Hall

Wed 25

Rural Children’s Bus Sideshows Society AGM

The Pavilion WG The Three Crowns

Thur 26

Mobile Library

The Pavilion WG

Sat 28

BCS Concert - Handel’s Messiah (p 25)

Weald Leisure Centre

7.30 pm

Sun 29

PACT Palm Sunday Procession (p 25) Meditation for Holy Week (p 17)

Petworth St Peter ad Vincula Church

3.00 pm 6.00 pm

Mon 30

Horticultural Society Talk (p 39)

WG Village Hall

8.00 pm

8.00 pm 12.30 pm

8.30 am - 1.30 pm 12.15 - 1.15 pm 2.30 pm

from 11.00 am 7.45 pm

12.15 - 1.15 pm 12.15 for 12.45 pm 6.30 pm 7.00 pm 12.15 - 1.15 pm 7.30 pm 2.55 - 3.15 pm

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