December 2015
Your community magazine for
Broadbridge Heath NEW SUPPORT GROUP FOR CHILDREN WITH DIABETES
Broadbridge Heath children aged 0 to 18 years. Full story on page 11 BBH Mag is free to all households in Broadbridge Heath. Published in the village, by the village and for the village. To advertise or to contact the Editor email: bbh.mag@gmail.com Copyright: BBH Community Publications 2015
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HAPPY CHRISTMAS
BBH Mag Editorial column.
A peaceful Christmas a happy New Year to all our readers. If you're a local resident or voluntary group: send us your news and your events. We’ll be delighted to include it for free in the magazine. Email the editor at : bbh.mag@gmail.com It pays to advertise in BBH Magazine. Our advertisers are pleased with the service we offer them: Ben Allen of Gardening Services says “I’ve already had new customers from my adverts in the BBH Mag”. Anita Merritt of Apex Aerials says “We are pleased to advertise in BBH Mag. Many of our new customers read this local community magazine”. BBH MAG is delivered to every house in the village and we’re keen to encourage local businesses. Our advertising rates are very reasonable. Contact us for details. Email: bbh.mag@gmail.com Post: BBH Mag, 3, Pinewood Close, Broadbridge Heath, RH12 3TP If you would like to receive a free copy of BBH mag. Contact our Distribution Co-ordinator, Paul Muggeridge by email at bbh.mag@gmail.com Roger Stamp. Editor. The BBH Mag.
The Shelley Arms – Broadbridge Heath Old Guildford Road, Broadbridge Heath www.shelleyarms.co.uk 01403 253406 The Shelley Arms is your friendly village pub offering a wide range of real ales, lagers and wines as well as a full main and snack menu. We have a child friendly garden for those sunny months and a warming log burner for those colder winter months. We are your ideal venue for your birthday, christening, wedding functions, with the back private function area also popular for meetings and conferences. We can offer free room hire in most cases and a great range of hot or cold buffets. We now have a new catering team with an exciting new menu and extended serving times. NEW YEARS EVE – Live Music from “THE FURIOUS BADGERS” £10/ticket or £15 on the night. Ticket includes buffet. SPECIAL OFFER! KIDS EAT FREE IN DECEMBER! Free kids meal for every adult main meal or roast purchased CHRISTMAS MENU available from December. Bookings now being taken for that office, family or friends celebration. 3
St John’s Church, Broadbridge Heath Christmas services and events at St John's Church and Hall. Sunday 6th December: 10.30 am Scratch Nativity. 4.00pm Remembering loved ones. Sunday 20th December: 6.30pm Carol service with refreshments. CHRISTMAS EVE: (Thursday 24th December):
St John’s Church, Broadbridge Heath Church Road, RH12 3LD 01403 274114 info@stjohnsbbh.org.uk
Worship services are held every Sunday.
4.00pm Christingle service. 11.30pm Midnight Communion service. CHRISTMAS DAY: (Friday 25th December): 10.00am Family Service.
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Children, families and people of all ages are welcome.
Paddy’s Page: by the vicar of St John’s church.
BABY JESUS In an interview on The One Show (BBC1) a couple of years ago, the comedian Jimmy Carr, said, “I like the early years of Jesus… he got wacky as an adult”. But how wacky was He? Revd. Paddy Beresford. Vicar of St John’s church Broadbridge Heath
How wacky was His demonstration of how to care for others, how to communicate through good words, the importance of saying sorry and forgiving those who harm us? How wacky was it that He touched untouchables and gave purpose and value to the ostracised and lonely? Every Christmas, Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus. The stuff of nativity plays is absolutely right in focusing on this Holy child born in Bethlehem. However, if we only think of Jesus as a baby, might we be missing a life-changing opportunity? He grew up, and it’s true that His grown-up words may challenge and make us feel uncomfortable but they have the power to change lives. C.S. Lewis, the author of the Narnia books (amongst others) said: “You must make your choice. Either this man was, and is, the Son of God, or else a madman or something worse. You can shut him up for a fool, you can spit at him and kill him as a demon or you can fall at his feet and call him Lord and God, but let us not come with any patronizing nonsense about his being a great human teacher. He has not left that open to us. He did not intend to.” Martin Sheen abandoned his faith for a time, but he said recently, "I have returned to my church. I have never forgotten that even though I turned my back on God, in my time of greatest need, he came to find me." And this is what so many discover – the Jesus whose birth we celebrate at Christmastime actually goes out looking for us – so that our darkness turns to light and despair turns to hope. It would be a mistake, when Christmas is over, to wrap Him away for another year, when He can bring you peace and hope every day. 5
Christ’s Hospital School Performing Arts Events Tues 1st Dec – JS Bach: Sonatas & Partitas for Solo Violin Celebrating 20 years as Head of Strings at CH; violinist Tim Callaghan presents and performs works from what is described as Bach’s most profound canon of music.
Stuck for Christmas present ideas? How about a series of MUSIC LESSONS in piano, guitar or cello. Learning by ear or learning to read music. Any age.
Thurs 17th Dec – Choral Society Christmas Concert Join us and get into the Christmas spirit with a seasonal programme of Christmas carols and readings in the glorious setting of Christ’s Hospital’s fine Chapel. Refreshments will be served afterwards.
2016 Events - On Sale from December Thursday 21st Jan – Poetry Aloud with Patience Agbabi Friday 29th Jan – Court Room Classic with Alex Hughes
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Friday 5th Feb – Jazz & Blue Night
One to one MUSIC THERAPY sessions for the 'worried well' or for those with additional physical, mental or social needs.
Tuesday 23rd Feb – Transitions Dance Company
For tickets, pricing or information please visit our website or call the Box Office
01403 247434 (Mon– (Mon–Fri 9.30am9.30am-12pm, Term Time Only) Website: www.christs-hospital.org.uk Email: boxoffice@christsboxoffice@christs-hospital.org.uk
Ring Ann Beresford 01403 265238 or 07813 011555
Kristy at Nichola Lloyd Hair 12 years experience 20% discount for Cut & Blow Dry with Kristy on your first three visits if you quote ‘BBH Mag’ when you book (new clients only).
Nichola Lloyd Hair 13 Old Guildford Road Broadbridge Heath Free Parking 01403 269292 or 07872 537850 6
News from Shelley Primary School We were very pleased to welcome parents of children in all year groups to our recent open morning, with a focus on reading activities. Family members of all ages joined in with tasks in class, and children were proud to show off their work! Internet Safety We strongly feel that working in collaboration with parents and the local community is of vital importance to the children and their education. We will be holding a public event in the spring term when we will be hosting an Internet Safety Presentation, please do contact the school if you would like to receive details. Sport In other news, two of our sporting teams have made brilliant starts in their first league meetings, with both the Y5/6 Netball team, and the Table Tennis A team winning matches. Good luck for the rest of the season to both teams! On behalf of all the staff and children at Shelley, we wish you a peaceful and happy Christmas season.
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HORSHAM DISTRICT INDOOR BOWLS CLUB HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT OF PLAYING BOWLS? IF NOT, WHY NOT COME AND GIVE IT A TRY ALL AGES FROM 8 ONWARDS ARE WELCOME We provide free coaching for all new bowlers at our excellent facilities next to the Leisure Centre and across the car park from the Tesco Superstore at Broadbridge Heath. We offer 8 playing rinks for bowling, a restaurant and licensed bar. We have a car park which we share with the Leisure Centre and disabled access to the bowling club is available. WE ARE PLEASED TO INVITE YOU TO VISIT OUR CLUB FACILITIES AND TRY OUT BOWLS WITHOUT ANY COMMITMENT, OBLIGATION OR COST. The Club can be contacted by telephone on 01403 268346 (messages can be left on our answerphone). Details of the Club can be found on our website: www.horshamindoorbowlsclub.co.uk WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AND DEMONSTRATING WHAT A GREAT GAME BOWLS IS. 7
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SPORTS NEWS ————————————————————————————————————————————
News from Broadbridge Heath Football Club The First Team entered four Cup Competitions for the 2015-2016 season and at the time of writing are still in three of them, the highest profile competition being the Parafix Sussex Senior Cup which gives teams like BBHFC the opportunity of playing some of the professional clubs like Brighton & Hove Albion or Crawley Town so keep an eye on our website to see who we play next. December is going to be a busy month for League Football with four home matches on the trot, the most prestigious of which will see Heath take on the might of Horsham FC on Sat 19th just a few days before Christmas. Dom Di Paola the Horsham manager has put together a very good side who currently sit top of the table hoping for a speedy return to Ryman League football, so it would be good to see as many of you as possible at The Leisure Centre for a 3pm kick off where we would prefer to see you wearing the blue of BBHFC but if it's green and yellow you'll still be welcome. The Junior section are still seeking help with running and coaching a second U14 team that we are running in the South Surrey Youth league and if you can help we'd love to hear from you. First Team Fixtures: Sat Nov 28th Home v Eastbourne Town, K.O. 3:00 Tues 1st Dec Away v Littlehampton Town, RUR Cup, K.O. 7.30 Sat 5th Dec Home v Shoreham, K.O. 3.00 Sat 12th Dec Home v Wick & Barnham, K.O. 3.00 www.pitchero.com/clubs/ Tues 15th Home v Hailsham Town, K.O. 7.45 broadbridgeheathfc Sat 19th Home v Horsham, K.O.3.00 Mon 28th Away v Loxwood, K.O. 11.00 ————————————————————————————————————————————
Anyone for Badminton? The Horsham district is blessed with excellent Badminton facilities at Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre. Horsham Arun Badminton Club have the use of 3 courts on wooden sprung floors, a club room, available seven days a week. Beginners, club players, match players, all welcome. As well as Club Evening sessions, there is a Daytime section who meet on on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and a Keenagers section who meet on Monday and Friday mornings. Remaining active in sport despite advancing years is not a problem – become a Keenager! They are a friendly group of members meeting on Mondays and Fridays from 9.30 to 12.30; after play we adjourn to the club room for coffee, biscuits and a chat. The Keenagers welcome anyone over 50 with experience of the game. You can have two free visits before joining. Please contact Marianne on Horsham 258086 for further details. Contact Ian Wood. Email: idwood@btinternet.com Website: www.pitchero.com/clubs/horshamarunbadmintonclub 9
At Audiologica we pride ourselves in a personalised service We offer high quality home audio systems as well as high end headphones and MP3 players. We specialise in computer based audio: rip your entire CD collection onto one of our systems to reduce clutter and hear your music as you’ve never heard it before! We are based in Barns Green so happy to pop round to do a demonstration or discuss your needs.
tel: 01403 336339 mob: 07901 833128 web: www.audiologica.co.uk mail: richard@audiologica.co.uk
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BBH Mag front page story: —————————————————NEW SUPPORT GROUP FOR CHILDREN WITH DIABETES
GT1 is a support group for any child aged 0 to 18 years old with Type 1 Diabetes and their siblings and parents. Each time they meet, children and young people will have the option to join in with a planned craft activity or create their own art in a relaxed environment while their parents supervise their children, chat and support each other as well. They also have carbohydrate counted snacks and lots of games such as: Connect 4, Magnetic Darts, Skittles and a comfy area to chat. The GT1 support group runs on the first Tuesday of every month from 4.00pm to 5.30pm at the Phoenix Stroke Club, Horsham. There will be a special Christmas session on Tuesday 1st December with lots of surprises and treats.
For more details: Phone Simon and Sarah on Horsham 271751 Or see the website at www.gotype1.com Look for ‘GT1’ on Facebook 11
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We also offer fantastic hacking. Livery sometimes available.
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Appointments in your own home Evening and weekend appointments available
Please contact Chloe or Lynsey TOTAL EQUINE SOLUTIONS
Please call: Claire Gordon on 01403 791337 or 07551 303002 claire@willmatters.org www.willmatters.org
01403 734236 Email: tesashplace@gmail.com
Richard Lamb DipPFS Independent Financial Consultant. Based in Christ’s Hospital. Are your pensions and investments performing as you’d like? Have they been reviewed in full within the last 12 months? If the answer is NO we need to talk!
I will cover the cost of a full pension and/or investment review for all BBH Mag readers. FOR A FREE INDEPENDENT REVIEW CONTACT ME ON 07766395559
rlamb@coreifa.co.uk Core Financial Services are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority 12
A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OUR READERS
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Muntham House School’s Local Offer to the Community
Muntham House School, Barns Green, Horsham, West Sussex. Is a specialist boarding and day school for boys aged 8-18 with emotional and social difficulties which affect their learning and behaviour. The School has an excellent reputation and has been judged by OFSTED as Outstanding or Good for the last 15 years. Muntham has also picked up international awards from the British Council.
Muntham House has a history of successful partnership working with local schools, Care services, other public services and Further Education colleges. Muntham House School has an excellent reputation with local and national employers, Further Education colleges and universities where our young people continue to thrive and become successful citizens and taxpayers. Muntham House is a non-maintained boarding and day specialist school set up by the Ministry of Education in 1953 and has a long tradition of partnership working with all of the local authorities in the South and South East of England. We welcome the New Children and Families Act and the attendant SEND Code of Practice and in particular the new development of a Local Offer to Parents and others for the support of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Please call us for free advice on any challenging behaviour you may be experiencing with your child. Muntham House School, Barns Green, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 0NJ Tel: 01403 730302 Email: office@muntham.org.uk Web: www.muntham.org.uk
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Karen
MacDonald
The Financial Fairy Godmother of Broadbridge Heath
Managing your Christmas finances I love Christmas, but it is easy to get carried away and spend much more than we intend. As a financial adviser what would I suggest? Don’t leave things to the last minute – If you do, you will probably spend a lot more because you run out of time to shop around. Budget - Work out how much you are going to spend on each individual and for each day. You don’t want to run out of money and end up having to fund Christmas on credit. Plan what you’re going to eat - At Christmas, you can easily buy much more food than you need, so make a careful list and stick to it. Secret Santa - I love this idea! I know a family with a lot of children, and instead of buying individual presents, each child buys one present for one other child. That way they end up with a much more meaningful gift, and far less ‘junk’. Don’t forget January - Many people get paid before Christmas and their next payday is at the end of January. It can feel as though January is a very long month. Again this leads to a risk of using credit, so make sure you spread your spending if you can. Experiences - Children tend to end up with gifts that they don’t actually use. An alternative present is to buy them a day out that they can remember forever. Sales - Plan ahead by going to the January sales where you can buy things at a fraction of the price ready for next Christmas! And finally, enjoy your Christmas and I'll see you again in the New Year.
Karen MacDonald is an Independent Financial Adviser with Monetary Solutions. For a free initial consultation call 01403 288078 email: karen@monetarysolutions.co.uk Website: www.monetarysolutions.co.uk
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