BBH Mag November 2018

November 2018

Your community magazine for

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WORLD WAR 1 REMEMBERED. See page 4

100 years since the Armistice: we pay tribute to the men and women of the village who served in the war.

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WORLD WAR 1 REMEMBERED. This month is the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1.

Villagers have sent us their memories of relatives and friends from Broadbridge Heath who fought in the war.

David White writes:

My father Godfrey White who still lives in Sullington Mead, Broadbridge Heath, asked me to share these photos with you.

The gentleman on the horse is his father Joe White who served with the Royal Horse Artillery pulling guns to the front.

The gentleman in the lorry is his uncle George White, Joe's brother, who served with the Royal Army Service Corp. Both were at the Somme and Passchendaele.

George was wounded and discharged but died later from his wounds. The third photo is of his discharge. George's name is on the village war memorial.

Joe my Grandfather never spoke of the horrors he saw, we can only imagine. He died in 1970 aged 77.

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Elizabeth Berry has written to us about Ernest Pelling, a Broadbridge Heath boy who served in the 7th Battalion of the Royal Sussex Regiment It seems likely that Ernest was involved in the Battle of Loos which opened on 25th September. Part of the attempt by the French to break through the German defences in Artois and Champagne, the battle marked the first British use of poison gas.

Through the course of the battle British losses amounted to nearly 60,000.

Ernest survived but may have been injured as in the photograph he sent home to his family, he is standing next to a friend, and is using a walking stick.

In April 1916 Ernest wrote to The West Sussex County Times to appeal for mouth organs to help improve morale.

Elizabeth says “I have found no further record of Ernest until his death in July 1917, reported in The West Sussex County Times in September 1917 as follows. ‘ Lance Corporal Ernest Pelling of the Royal Sussex Regiment, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Pelling of Sunnyside, has we regret to hear been killed in action on the French front, the sad event taking place on the 27th July, the eve of his 25th birthday.

Ernest Pelling is named on the Broadbridge Heath war memorial and a road on the Wickhurst development has been named after him.

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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 Our first team made a great start to the season in the Southern Combination League Premier Division with just one defeat in eight matches but in recent weeks the wheels have fallen off a bit with three league defeats on the bounce and we currently sit in 9th place. The team won't be playing in any cup finals either having already been knocked out of all five cups that we entered. So we can now just focus on the league and hopefully start winning games and moving up the division.

Our Under 23s also had a great start to the season but they too have struggled in recent weeks and are currently sitting in mid-table with 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats from their 6 matches.

Our Reserve team is playing in the West Sussex League this season, a different league, new team and a new manager but they have struggled with player availability and as a result their league position is not very healthy with just 1 win from 5 matches.

Things are certainly changing at the Leisure Centre; I remember when the Council first decided to build a new Leisure Centre and how members of our committee joked about the new Centre being finished before our football pitches were ready. Well we're not laughing now with the old Leisure Centre closed and ready for demolition, the new Leisure Centre open for business and we're still waiting for our football pitches to be finished. The developers are still saying it will all be complete by the end of October for handover to the District Council in early November and all we can do is hope that for once they do meet a deadline. Meanwhile we now have to use the changing rooms in the new Leisure Centre to play matches on the stadium pitch, far from ideal, it doesn't meet the FA Ground Grading requirements but as a shortterm solution the league management has approved it but if the pitches are still not ready by the end of October then we don't know what will happen.

Meanwhile we are still seeking volunteers, we are a very friendly and sociable bunch and the more helpers the easier it is for us all. If you can spare some time please do get in touch with me. www.BBH-FC.com First Team Fixtures: Sat 27th October Home v AFC Uckfield, K.O. 3.00 Sat 3rd November Home v Arundel, K.O. 3.00 Sat 10th November, Home v Hassocks, K.O. 3.00pm Andy Crisp 01403 252273. 07501 057654. email: crispandy@hotmail.com CRICKET Broadbridge Heath Cricket Club, Byfleets Lane, Broadbridge Heath http://broadbridgeheath.play-cricket.com/home/home.asp We have reached that time of the year where the summer cricket and stoolball have finished and the Football takes over in the village. The tennis, of course, continues so long as it’s dry and bright – and we have certainly had a lot of that particular weather this autumn.

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To finish the playing season, the Club attended the County Awards Dinner at the Hove county ground recently where we collected the Div 7 and 11 champions trophies and captain Tom Endacott collected the Div 7 bowling award, all presented by ex-England keeper, Paul Nixon.

Visitors to the Top Common will notice that our renovation of the square is complete, the protective fence is up (to keep off the rabbits) and that there has been significant work done by the Parish Council in clearing the undergrowth for better access to the tennis courts and digging out ditches to improve security against potential ground encroachment. We have also continued our own scrub clearance to the north of the ground, exposing rabbit holes that might then help the buzzards get access to their dinner.

So, there will not be too much from me over the next few months, especially as our winter indoor league season in Crawley is yet to get going. This winter the Top Common will be used by the village Junior Football Club (JFC). Visitors will have noticed two pitches have been marked-out and games are already up and running – I believe at U7, U8 and U9 levels. It so good to see the many village open spaces being used each Saturday morning by the JFC and everyone is so pleased the football club is about to have the home it has waited for so long.

Colin Case HORSHAM INDOOR BOWLS CLUB (located at bottom of Tesco car park at BBH).

Come and have a go at Indoor Bowls. Two free taster sessions are available on Wednesday evenings from 7pm, throughout the winter. No advance booking necessary. Free coaching available. More info at: horshamdistrictindoorbowlsclub.co.uk

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St John’s Church, Broadbridge Heath Children, families and people of all ages are welcome.

St John’s Events – November 2018

Sunday 4 November & 2 December Café@Church Open from 10.30 am. For all the family. Coffee served all morning, papers, chill, craft activities, games for children, worship and short talk Tuesday 6, 13, 20 & 27 November Early Bird Café 8.45 – 10.00 am.

Come along for Fair Trade coffee/tea, toast, biscuits, read the papers and have a chat. No charge but donations welcome. All ages welcome.

Toys for toddlers.

Contact Val 01403 260179 Wednesday 7 November Craft Social 9.30 – 12.00 am. Bring along any craft you have and enjoy the refreshments and fellowship. Cost: £2. Contact Charlotte 01403 267673 Wednesday 14 November Tea & Fellowship 2.30 pm. Open to all elderly folk in Broadbridge Heath. Talk by the Red Cross.

Contact Heather 01403 210996 Wednesday 21 November Village Lunch 12 for 12.30 pm. Cost £4. Menu is Baked Fish followed by Apple Tart. To book please contact Charlotte on 01403 267673 Thursday 8, 15, 22 & 29 November Kinderoo Baby & Toddler Group 10-11.30 am. All pre-school children and their carers are welcome. Entrance fee is only £2 per family which includes refreshments.

Praying for Our Local Streets. During 2018 at St John’s Church, we are praying every month for a set of roads in the village. If you would like something prayed for, email us: office@stjohnsbbh.org.uk This month: Oak Lane, Sullington Mead, Heath Close, Churchill Way, Cheesmer Way 8

Parish Point of View Rev. Kate Bailey, Curate, St John’s Church.

It’s November . . a time of linking – autumn merging into the start of winter. A time of bonfires and fireworks, sausage rolls and mugs of hot tomato soup. And a time for remembrance.

This year we are remembering 100 years since the end of the First World War. In Broadbridge Heath we will be holding an Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial as we honour those from the village who gave their lives in both World Wars. First we will have a service in St. John’s church and then gather outside to hear the names of those who died, and lay wreaths in their honour. Those names are familiar particularly to those of us who live in the Wickhurst Green part of the village, as all our roads are named after these heroes. They have become personal to us, and I’m sure we all have our own stories to tell.

For my part, my parents were both born before WW1. They were too old to fight in WW2 but they played their part – my dad as an ARP warden in London, and my mother as an ambulance driver. I remember taking Mum on holiday to France one year, and knowing that we had a day in Normandy before the ferry left, we took her to see the site of the D Day landings. I thought she would like to see the actual places where the beginning of the end occurred. But she was overcome with sadness and pain at being reminded of how many of her own circle of friends had gone off, and never returned from these very beaches. It brought it home to me that war was a very sad and a very personal event, that often no matter how long ago it occurred, memories can be very real and very painful.

Many people here in Broadbridge Heath knew those whose names are included in the World War 2 part of our War Memorial – for them hearing these names read out year on year must bring back sad and painful memories.

So let us continue to remember, to bring these names to the foreground and be grateful for their sacrifice, as we work to ensure peace overcomes hatred all over the world.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

God Bless, Revd Kate Bailey

St John’s Church, Broadbridge Heath, Church Road, RH12 3LD 01403 274114 info@stjohnsbbh.org.uk www.stjohnsbbh.org.uk Children, families and people of all ages are welcome.

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News from BROADBRIDGE HEATH PARISH COUNCIL

Contact: Jo Ball, The Clerk of the Parish Council PO Box 1009, Cowfold, West Sussex, RH12 9RX e-mail: clerk@broadbridgeheath-pc.gov.uk Telephone: 07716 130103

BUS SURVEY West Sussex County Council would like to know more about how passengers use their supported bus routes across the county. Most routes in West Sussex are operated by bus companies on a commercial basis, and these are not part of this survey. However, some routes receive a subsidy from the county council to help them run. These include: Arriva - 63 Brighton & Hove - 59A Compass Travel - 8/8A, 16, 19, 30, 31, 33, 36A/36C, 39, 42, 52, 62, 64, 66A/66C, 67, 69, 71, 74/74A/74B, 85/85A, 89, 93, 96, 99, 100, 150 Metrobus - 61, 65, 84, 98, 200, 270, 272, 291, 606, 610, 692, 693 Stagecoach - 46, 47, 50, 54, 56, 70, 91/92/93 Shared Taxi Service - Billilinks (Villages Transport Link) Further information and the online questionnaire is available at www.westsussex.gov.uk/buses - or by calling 01243 642105 for a paper copy.

———————————————————————————————————SPEEDWATCH FOR THE VILLAGE? Warren Jones writes on Facebook: “There has been plenty of discussions regarding speeding vehicles in the village, and lots of calls for action. I have set up a Community Speedwatch scheme for the village, and it now needs volunteers to run it.

If you would like to get involved, please visit www.communityspeedwatch.org and register yourself as a volunteer for the Broadbridge Heath scheme. Once there are enough volunteers that have completed the online training, I will arrange for the practical training, and for suitable sites to be risk assessed”.

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Horsham area community car scheme for elderly and disabled.

Phone: 01403 250202

We have been operating since 1996, run by volunteers with our volunteer drivers using their own cars. The scheme is for people who, owing to a disability or frailty, are unable to use public transport but can still travel in a car with minimal assistance. We operate over a very wide area enabling you to undertake shopping trips visits to doctors, dentists, hospitals and many other places. Charges vary depending on the nature and distances involved and the charges are paid directly to the driver. You can book over the telephone just phone 01403 250202 to tween 9 a.m. and 12 Monday to Friday. Trips can be booked 3 weeks ahead and ideally not less than 2 days before you wish to travel 10

2nd Broadbridge Heath Guides We started the autumn term by building our scarecrows for the BBH scarecrow trail. The girls dyed baby grows and made papiermâché heads in a Winnie the Pooh theme. The guides held a Macmillan coffee evening and invited parents and friends whom together raised £110 for the charity. We have started the new guiding programme by building emergency stretchers and learning the different survival positions. We took 12 girls to Wembley Arena to watch the Big Gig which is a pop concert only for Guides and Rangers.

1st Broadbridge Heath Rainbows

The Rainbows have also stated the new guiding programme this term. They have chosen to learn how to apply first aid through the 1st Aid Skills Builder Badge. So far they have learnt how to wash their hands properly and what items should be in a 1st aid kit. We have been out and about completing a community survey and the girls have been practicing tying shoe laces.

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Once again our talented ladies stepped up to produce some brilliant entries for the South of England Show on 6 and 7 October.

WI competition standards are pretty demanding so we’re always delighted when our members get rosettes, and this time we won a 1st, two 3rd prizes and a Highly Commended. Not bad for our little WI. 1st prize went to Yvonne Tingley for her Orange and Ginger cookies – which were also voted the public favourite! Some of us were forced to do a bit of sampling before the event so we can confirm it was a well deserved award. They were seriously scrumptious.

Last month I promised to let you have details of our Christmas Fayre so you too can savour some of the gorgeous goodies made by our members.

It will be on 13 November, the same day as our AGM, and we’ve timed it so you’ll be able to stop by if you’re doing the school run or if you’re on your way home from work.

Contact: Broadbridge Heath W.I. Gill Axby 01403 266525 Wendy Griffin 01403 217152 BBHWI@uwclub.net

If you came to our stall at the summer Fete, you’ll know that our homemade cooking was in great demand so put the details in your diary to be sure you don’t miss out.

There’ll be:

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Mini Christmas Cakes Mince Pies Award Winning Cookies Festive Sweets and Truffles

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Shortbread Chocolate Yule Logs Homemade Mincemeat and Chutney Award Winning Fudge

And lots more, including table decorations and other festive favourites. So come and have a cuppa and a biscuit while you decide what to buy - and there’ll be something for the children as well.

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Broadbridge Bombshells WI Last month was the much anticipated visit by Richard, our man in uniform! It was a great evening of entertainment with stories from his 14 years in the force.

Richard’s ambition to become a police officer all started at a young age, when he was influenced by Princess Diana’s compassion and integrity. Richard loves his job and this was so evident in his enthusiasm. He has such a strong belief in community spirit, it was a pleasure to listen to him. Even while discussing increasing demands and continuing cuts in police resources, Richard maintained a sunny disposition. In the past, when I would hear of all the challenges facing policing today I just wasn’t aware of the extent and was shocked to hear that sometimes resources are so tight that there would be only 2 Police Officers on patrol duty for the Horsham area. As well as hearing about the excitement of London Policing, Richard also told us funny stories including one which involved him mistaking a large Santa Claus decoration for a burglar… I bet his colleagues don’t let him forget that one!!

The Bombshells Photography club got some amazing photos when they went to Warnham Nature reserve. They are planning their next adventure, keep an eye on our Facebook page and website for details. One things for sure, it always seems to involve cake at some point though!

The book club have started their first book… The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and are meeting on 5th November . And our newest member, Lady in the Van! Was our entry in the great BBH Scarecrow Weekend last month, skillfully crafted by Deb.

Christmas Wreaths are next on our agenda.

St Johns Church Hall, Tuesday 30th October, 8pm Facebook: Broadbridge Bombshells WI Website: www.broadbridgebombshellswi.co.uk Email: bbhwi1951@gmail.com 13

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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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Christ’s Hospital School Performing Arts Events Sat 3rd Nov – Choral Society Concert Come and enjoy Elgar’s “Spirit of England”, based on three war poems by Laurence Binyon, at St. Mary’s Church, Horsham.

BOOTCAMP PERSONAL TRAINING

Thurs 8th Nov – Evening of Comedy Another evening of laughter in the CH theatre. Acts to be announced soon.

Fri 9th Nov – Classic Concert Talented CH pianists of all ages perform Chopin’s mighty Opus 28.

Sun 25th Nov – School Concert The Symphony Orchestra and Concert Band are central in this exciting annual concert of our larger ensembles.

Thurs 29th& Fri 30th Nov & Sat 1st Dec West Side Story The CH Seniors present this ambitious staging of Bernstein & Sondheim’s musical masterpiece.

SPORTS & HOLISTIC MASSAGE YOGALATES & DANCE AEROBICS AVAILABLE

BOOTCAMP CLASSES AT: St. John’s Community Hall, Broadbridge Heath.

Tuesdays 6.30pm Village Hall by St Peters Church, Slinfold Thursdays 7.00pm

Box Office 01403 247434

(Mon–Fri 9.30am-12pm, Term Time Only) Website: www.christs-hospital.org.uk Email: boxoffice@christs-hospital.org.uk

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