March 2017
Your community magazine for
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At last! NEW FACILITIES FOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Three grass pitches, a pavilion, stands and floodlights. Sports news: page 6.
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HEAD TEACHER OF VILLAGE SCHOOL TO RETIRE Full story on page 9
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BBH Mag Editorial column. BBH Mag is published by “BBH Community Publications” a non-profit making society run by volunteers for the benefit of the community of Broadbridge Heath. FRONT PAGE STORY: This village, our village, is full of amazing people with great enthusiasm for our community of Broadbridge Heath. For example: the widely respected Headmaster of Shelley Primary school, David Bird, has given much to the school and the village in his 14 years there. Now he has announced his retirement and he will be greatly missed by parents, staff and pupils. Fully story on page 9. We also have some amazing sports people and this month’s news that the go-ahead has at last been given for new facilities for the village football club will be welcomed by many. See page 6 of our Sports pages for details. The team at BBH Mag publish this magazine and distribute it to every local home because we too believe in that same community spirit—and we want to encourage it. We are all volunteers: why not join our team? You will be welcome.
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St John’s Church, Broadbridge Heath WHAT’S ON AT THE CHURCH
Sunday 5 March
Cafe@Church. Open from 10.00 am. For all the family. Coffee served all morning, papers, chill, craft activities, games for children. Wednesdays 1 & 8 March Craft Social 9.30 – 12.00 am. Bring along any craft you have and enjoy the refreshments and fellowship. Tuesdays 7, 14, 21 & 28 March: Early Bird Café 8.45 – 10.00 am. Come along for ‘free’ Fair Trade coffee/tea, toast, biscuits, read the papers and have a chat. Wednesday 8 March Tea & Fellowship 2.30 pm. Open to all elderly folk in Broadbridge Heath. Visit to Garden Centre. Contact Heather 01403 210996
Wednesday 15 March Village Lunch 12 for 12.30 pm. To book please call Charlotte on 01403 267673
St Johns Church has a new website! Go online to view it at http://stjohnsbbh.org.uk/ You can also read the online copies of the BBH Mag on the St John’s Church website at http://stjohnsbbh.org.uk/community/bbh-magazine/ STRICTLY FOR THE DINOSAURS by Paul Scott of St. John’s Church Did the dinosaurs, those horrifying monsters, really become extinct? Some reputable scientists claim that they evolved into birds. So the pretty timid little creatures that we admire in our gardens were once dinosaurs. Monsters have become our feathered friends. In a few weeks’ time, we shall be celebrating Easter. Now the basic symbol of Christianity, the cross, was an instrument of torture. Crucifixion was one of the most painful forms of execution ever devised. If we find dinosaurs repugnant, how much more should we be repelled by the cross. And yet, we’re not. Just as the dinosaurs may have changed into something innocent and beautiful, so Christians believe that, because Jesus allowed himself to be killed to rescue us all, the cross has become a symbol of life and victory. The dinosaurs may not have died; Christians believe as an absolute fact that Jesus died and rose again. Through his death and resurrection, he offers forgiveness and a new and richer kind of life to anyone who accepts him. That’s something to think about during Lent. But now I need to go and top up the dinosaur bath. 4
Parish Point of View Paddy Beresford. Vicar of St John’s Church vicar@stjohnsbbh.org.uk
Coping with the News Every day we hear unsettling or frightening news, it’s not always “out there somewhere” divorced from out own personal worlds either. Some of it is close by and very much part of our experience. In ‘The Hobbit’, Tolkien’s prequel to the ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy, Bilbo Baggins and his friends finally find the riches they were searching for. But then, almost immediately, the cold dark mountain began to rumble. Smaug, the evil dragon had been aggravated. Tolkien perceptively adds this line: ‘It does not do to leave a dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him’. The trouble is, we’re always close to ‘dragons’. There are dragons of our own making - things that we’ve said or done that have caused ructions. Sometimes they are dragons that have suddenly reared their ugly heads - illness, sudden death, unemployment or financial difficulties. And the end result is that we find ourselves surrounded by pressures that create a perpetual chaos in our lives, bringing stress, conflict, fear, guilt and even shame. What we need is peace. Did you know that Jesus made a will? At least, He uses the language of a last will and testament. He says to His disciples: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid”. He said that in Aramaic and it was written down eventually in Greek. In both languages the word that is translated into English as ‘leave’, “my peace I leave with you” is the word ‘bequeath’. Something you record for those who are left behind when you die. In other words Jesus’ dying wish for the people around Him (and those who would come after) in the midst of the worries and tensions of living in an occupied country - was: I can give you peace in a way that no-one else can. Elsewhere He describes it as a “peace that defies understanding” a peace that you can have and be utterly confused as to why you should have it. Of course, anyone can have peace in peaceful situations. But a peace that can amaze you when everything is falling apart - personally, locally, nationally, internationally, physically, mentally any other ‘lly’ you can come up with - that’s worth having isn’t it? Jesus said: come to me if things are weighing you down. Give me your troubles, and I will refresh you, I will give you rest and peace. Why not do that? ——————————————————————St John’s Church, Broadbridge Heath, Church Road, RH12 3LD 01403 274114 info@stjohnsbbh.org.uk
01403 217177
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BBH Mag Sport
News from local sports clubs.
If you would like to publish your sports news in this magazine please contact the Editor by email: bbh.mag@gmail.com FOOTBALL The good news for the club is that planning permission for our new facilities, with three grass pitches, a pavilion, stands and floodlights was approved by the HDC Development Control Committee on the 6th February. It's been common knowledge that the club has been seeking our own facilities away from the Leisure Centre for the best part of 20 years and that opportunity came in 2004/2005 with the announcement that around 1,000 homes were to be built on land south of the village and long before the first brick was laid, members of the club had meetings with our Parish Council, the District Council, the Developers and Sport England. We attended every meeting, every workshop, completed every survey and made it very clear from the beginning that we wanted facilities for the seniors and juniors, with a first team pitch to satisfy the ground grading requirements for Step 5 football. As a result, our requirements for a new ground with pavilion and pitches were included in the site Master Plan and subsequently in the Section 106 Agreement. It's taken a very long time to get to this stage and there have been many highs and lows along the way but we now hope construction on the new pavilion will start as soon as April. Meanwhile on the pitch the weather in recent weeks has resulted in a number of postponements, the first team remain sixth in the Southern Combination League Premier Division, their cup semi-final against Haywards Heath Town will be played at Steyning on Tuesday 7th March and it would be good to see as many of you as possible at the game cheering on the Bears. The Reserve team lost a league match for the first time this season at Lingfield on the 14 January but they remain top of their division and still have a cup semi-final to look forward to. The weather hasn't been too kind for the junior teams with a lot of lost games as a result of either frozen or waterlogged pitches but off the field it's been a very busy time trying to get our coaches through the necessary courses in order to maintain our FA Charter status. If you would like to join our friendly team of volunteers, then we would really like to hear from you whether it's juniors or seniors we have a role waiting for you. Next first team fixtures as follows: Sat 25 Feb, Away v Haywards Heath Town, K.O. 3.00 Sat 04 Mar, Home v Chichester City, K.O. 3.00 Sat 07 Feb, Away v Haywards Heath Town. Peter Bentley Cup, K.O. 7.45 6
www.pitchero.com/clubs/ broadbridgeheathfc
CRICKET
Broadbridge Heath Cricket Club
Byfleets Lane Broadbridge Heath West Sussex RH12 3PB www. broadbridgeheath.play-cricket.com I’m not going to try and compete with the very long-awaited fabulous news elsewhere in this magazine and the local press of the football club’s new premises. As one of the old-timers who used to play for the Club behind the Shelley Arms after changing in an old cow shed, these are heady days indeed and enough praise cannot be written about the great work by the Club’s Committee, some of whom have been there for many decades and have overcome so many obstacles. Here at the Cricket Club, we can certainly emphasise strongly with the substantial work required by long standing Committee members to develop sports facilities so many congratulations from one village sports club to another. Meanwhile, we are making our own plans for the coming cricket season which believe -it-or not, will start in approx 6 weeks from when you read this. Jordan Ruff and Ian Stocker are leading the respective 1st and 2nd XIs again this season and they will be expecting to maintain their strong showings from previous seasons. Off the field, matters are still unsettled regarding a lead groundsman. So far, we have been unable to find a successor to take forward the excellent work done by David Bridges so, at the moment, it’s likely that the groundstaff team who supported David are going to try their best to include doing the wicket preparation too. If any readers do know of anyone who would like to lead-manage the cricket square for us this season then we would love to hear from you. Just go through our web site at: http://broadbridgeheath.play-cricket.com/ Finally, our pre-season indoor adult nets have started at Forest Boys School. Each Sunday, 09.00 to 10.30. We run 2 x Saturday league teams + 1 Sunday/mid-week XI so any abilities welcome. Details of junior indoor nets to follow. Also, during the summer at the village ‘Top Common,’ we have stoolball + tennis too ! Colin Case ——————————————————————————————————————
BROADBRIDGE HEATH WOMEN'S INSTITUTE President: Pauline Scott Secretary: Gill Axby 53 Corsletts Avenue 13 Church Road Broadbridge Heath, RH12 3LQ Broadbridge Heath, RH12 3LD Phone: 01403 211704 Phone: 01403 266525 Email: pauline_scott@hotmail.co.uk Email: gillian.axby@sky.com New members always welcome; contact Pauline or Gill on the above numbers.
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Horsham Performers Platform: now in its 8th year in the village. Festival is accepting applications from musicians who would like to take part; closing date is 31st March. Horsham Performers Platform (affectionately known as HPP) is now accepting applications from musicians for its 8th annual Festival to be held at St John’s Church, Broadbridge Heath and St.Mary’s church in the Causeway, Horsham. Over the past 7 years HPP has grown to become a week-long event at which amateur musicians of all ages and standards get the opportunity to perform for an audience and a professional Adjudicator. Closing date for this year’s festival, which starts on Saturday 17th June and finishes with a celebration concert on Sunday 25th June is the 31st March 2017 Application forms can be downloaded from www.horsham-performers-platform.co.uk and the Chairman can be contacted at kay@horsham-performers-platform.co.uk ——————————————————————————————————————
Shelley Primary School head teacher to retire after 37 years. David Bird, the much respected head teacher of Shelley primary school has announced his intention to retire in July this year. In a letter to parents, later posted on Facebook, he said he had enjoyed (almost) every minute of his 14 years at Shelley. His career spans 37 years as a teacher, deputy head and head teacher. He will be much missed by parents and children who posted notes on the Broadbridge Heath Voice Facebook page. One parent said "So sad, he's an amazing man" and another said "I have huge respect for him and the way he has led the school - a huge loss to the village community but wish him every happiness into the future. I hope there will (be) an opportunity as a community to thank him before he leaves" 9
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2nd Broadbridge Heath Brownies Some of our older Brownies who have reached 10 will be moving onto Guides shortly. Here are some of their accounts of what they like of Brownies. Grace Age 10 At Brownies we do lots of fun things such as playing, going on adventures and exploring new things. Brownies is the best part of my Monday. We start at 5.30pm to 7pm. At Christmas we have a Christmas party. We get to wear what we want and have lots of party food, it is always great fun. We also have very lovely Leaders who are called Barn Owl, Tawny Owl, Badger and Squirrel. They take care of all the girls and make sure we are all safe. So I hope this has made you girls out there think about coming to Brownies and I hope to see you there. Jo Pratt Brownie Leader and Joint District Commissioner 2nd Broadbridge Heath Guides and Rangers Sparkle and Ice Winter Camp We camped overnight at Blacklands Farm in East Grinstead on a cold and very muddy weekend in February. We took part in a variety of activities such as high ropes, team building and nightline. In nightline we were blindfolded and had to go through obstacles. During the evening we had a fun disco then watched an amazing firework display. We then sat around the campfire and told stories and sang songs. At night it was very cold and we filled ourselves up with hot chocolate, we had hot water bottles and snuggled up with our camp blankets.
Contact: Sharon Newman Guide and Ranger leader and Joint District Commissioner bbhguides@gmail.com To join Girlguiding please visit girlguiding.org.uk 11
HORSHAM LIONS Swimarathon for charity: March 12th Horsham Lions will be organizing its 6th Swimarathon on March 12th at Pavilions in the Park Leisure Centre. This a major event for Lions and the Horsham community and this year, 50% of monies received from the event will be donated to Chestnut Tree Children’s Hospice. The other half goes to charities chosen by teams participating. This year, the event has a sponsor, a local Horsham firm (Assurity Consulting) an independent consultancy specializing in workplace health, safety and environmental solutions. The swimming event takes place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and each team can have up to six swimmers and a non-swimming team captain. All 8 lanes are used at the facility. Participating teams can be from schools, scouts, guides and cubs, clubs or individuals. Check out the Horsham Lions website for more information on www.horshamlions@freeuk.com
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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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BARNS GREEN PLAYGROUP www.barnsgreen.com A small village playgroup set on the green with spaces available 2-5yr olds
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Mon &Thurs 9am-1pm Tues, Wed & Fri 9am-3pm For details please contact either: Barns Green Village Hall, Muntham Drive, Barns Green, Horsham, RH13 0PT Tel: 01403 730093 (Village Hall) or Bev Liley 07881 728007/01403 732831 Charities No : 1033658
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Christ’s Hospital School
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Performing Arts Events Sunday 5th March – Band Concert The CH Concert Band, plus the Training Band in concert.
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Tuesday 7th March – Stephen Hough Piano Recital Internationally acclaimed concert pianist, writer, composer and artist Stephen Hough performs at CH.
Opening times: Monday 9.00 - 5.15 Tuesday 9.00 - 6.00 Wednesday 9.00 - 5.15 Thursday 9.00 - 6.00 Friday 9.00 - 5.15 Saturday 9.00 - 4.00
Thursday 16th March – There’s Something About Gary ….and that something is he likes to write and perform jokes! Join comedian Gary Delaney, a regular on Mock The Week, for another Evening of Comedy. Sunday 19th March – Angus Ross Memorial Concert The C.H. Choral Society and Chapel Choir join forces to perform Mozart’s majestic Requiem Tuesday 21st March – Guitar Recital An exciting concert of Classical, Latin American and Folk/ Blues music, devised and presented by the leading CH guitar ensembles.
Walk in service 13c Old Guildford Road
Box Office 01403 247434
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Useful numbers. AGE UK General enquiries Visiting Services Pensions & benefits
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01403 260560 01403 260560 01403 274495
www.ageuk.org.uk/horshamdistrict CHILDLINE
0800 1111
SAMARITANS 0845 790 9090 or 01403 276276 SOUTHERN WATER 0845 278 0845 TRAINS (National Rail Enquiries) 0845 748 4950
CENTRAL & SOUTH SUSSEX CITIZENS www.nationalrail.co.uk ADVICE 0344 477 1171 WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL www.cassca.org.uk 01243 777100 National consumer helpline (on behalf HIGHWAYS 01243 642105 of Trading Standards): 0345 404 0506 www.westsussex.gov.uk COMPASS BUSES
01903 690025
ELECTRICITY EMERGENCIES 0845 770 8090 ENVIRONMENT AGENCY FLOODLINE 0845 988 1188 GAS EMERGENCIES – SMELL GAS? 0800 111 999 HANDYVAN SERVICE
01403 215100
WEST SUSSEX SOCIAL SERVICES 01243 777100 NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH CO-ORDINATOR – David Trangmar bbhnhw@gmail.com
For recycling and waste collection dates go to the Horsham District Council website www.horsham.gov.uk/bins/ bin_calendars
HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL 01403 215100 NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 0808 2000247 NHS (NON EMERGENCY) 111 (calls are free) PENSIONS SERVICE 0845 606 0265 POLICE NON EMERGENCIES 101 (calls cost 15p)
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Village Contacts.
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1st Broadbridge Heath Beavers/Cubs/Scouts Paula Flack (GSL) 01403 791453 or paulaflack63@gmail.com 1st BBH Rainbows Sally Carver geordiecarver@aol.com 2nd BBH Brownies Jo Pratt jopratt2011@gmail.com 2nd BBH Guides and Rangers Sharon Newman bbhguides@gmail.com St Johns Church office@stjohnsbbh.org.uk vicar@stjohnsbbh.org.uk Broadbridge Heath Parish Council Chairman – Mrs Viv Edwards 01403 240414 Clerk – Mrs Mary Burroughs 01403 785864 Broadbridge Heath District Councillor Matthew French Broadbridge Heath Cricket Club 07740 101983 Broadbridge Heath Football Club 01403 252273 Broadbridge Heath Tennis Club Ann Lines 01403 790503
Kelly Brook Montessori Nursery School 01403 251221 Skylarks Pre-School
07825 603601
Kinderoo Parent & Toddler Group Meets on Thursday mornings at St Johns Church Hall Broadbridge Heath Village Social Club Phil Farrelly 01403 217177 The Shelley Arms
01403 253406
Broadbridge Heath W.I. Gill Axby 01403 266525 Pauline Scott 01403 211704 BBH Gala Association 01403 248408 Newbridge Nurseries Garden Centre 01403 272686 Police PCSO officer for the village Damian Cecil, Mob: 07912 893029 Damian.Cecil@sussex.pnn.police.uk
Horsham & District Cats Protection: Report lost or found cat 01403 854464 Horsham Arun Badminton Club Ian Wood 01403 250337 Website: www.habc-badminton.com
Horsham District Indoor Bowls Club 01403 268346 Broadbridge Heath Stoolball Club (Ladies) Sally Booker 01403 260036 Shelley Primary School Administration Office 01403 271340
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Karen
MacDonald
The Financial Fairy Godmother of Broadbridge Heath
Managing Your Savings Do you know how much interest you’re getting on your savings? Do you know how much would be protected by the FSCS (Financial Services Compensation Scheme)? Not long ago few people knew, but with interest rates at an all-time low and the realisation that banks and building societies can go bust, awareness has changed. Most of our clients with larger cash deposits could now answer these questions. Managing your cash is time consuming. The FSCS limit increased in January 2017 to £85,000. Good news, but you must be careful because one limit can cover more than one provider. For example, Saga, Halifax and Birmingham Midshires are all part of the Bank of Scotland Group, and share one £85,000 limit. You may get better interest rates in fixed term accounts. But you have to remember maturity dates and research new options once they mature. There used to be little that we as Financial Advisers could do to help. Managing cash was so time-consuming that the charges we would have to make would have outweighed the savings. But all this has changed, because we now have software to help manage your cash. It helps us ensure you get competitive rates, but also checks you keep within the FSCS and alerts us to maturity dates. It is a vital tool, not just for individuals but also for trustees whose funds have large cash holdings and obligations to the beneficiary to get competitive rates. We often see clients who do not want to tie up all their funds and we can now advise on cash deposits effectively..
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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