BBH Mag Sept 2017

September 2017

Your community magazine for

Broadbridge Heath SEARCH FOR THE VILLAGE SCARECROW. COMPETITION ON 23rd & 24th SEPTEMBER

Win a prize.

See page 4 for details BBH Mag is free to all households in Broadbridge Heath.

Published in the village, by the village and for the village. © BBH Community Publications To advertise email: advertising.bbh.mag@gmail.com Editor email: bbh.mag@gmail.com

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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.

Your village. Your village magazine. Send us your news.

Do you have some news about your club or society you would like to share with the rest of the village? Or are you staging an event in the village you would like us to publicise? We are very keen to hear your news so please email us at bbh.mag@gmail.com .

Can we revive the Scarecrow weekend?

It’s was such a great idea but, sadly, the Gala Society has not been able to find enough volunteers to organise a Scarecrow event this year. So, the BBH Mag team would like to try. See details of our competition for cash prizes on page 5.

It pays to advertise in BBH Magazine.

Our advertisers are pleased with the service we offer them. We deliver to every house in the village, currently 2,100 homes and we’re keen to encourage local businesses. Our advertising rates are very reasonable. The deadline for submitting copy and payment is the 10th day of each month. Contact us for details…...

Email: advertising.bbh.mag@gmail.com Post: BBH Mag, 3, Pinewood Close, Broadbridge Heath, RH12 3TP

Join our friendly team of volunteer distributors.

We have a large team of over 30 people who distribute the magazine every month.

Would you like to help? Time commitment is about half an hour a month. We need distributors for Castle Road, Carter Drive, Sargent Way and Wickhurst Lane.

Contact Paul Muggeridge by email: distribution.bbh.mag@gmail.com

Roger Stamp. Editor. The BBH Mag. Email: bbh.mag@gmail.com

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BBH Village Magazine in BID TO REVIVE THE VILLAGE SCARECROW WEEKEND. The Broadbridge Heath Scarecrow weekend was a great success last year and in 2015 but, sadly, despite the best efforts of the Gala society not enough volunteers have come forward to run it this year……..

So the BBH Magazine Editor, Roger Stamp, has a crazy idea: this magazine will revive the scarecrows!

CASH PRIZES: On 23rd and 24th September we will make just one scarecrow and hide it somewhere in the village.

Then we will offer a £20 prize to the first person to find it and take a timed and dated photograph of themselves standing beside it; email the photo to us.

We will also offer a £10 prize to the person who, in the opinion of the BBH Mag editor, takes the best photograph of the scarecrow they have made themselves.

CONTACT US. If you would like to help us make the scarecrow … or even make your own scarecrow ….you can email Roger Stamp, Editor, BBH Mag at bbh.mag@gmail.com NOTE: In awarding the prizes the decision of the BBH Mag editor is final. Your photos may be published in the BBH Mag. Competition entrants must be resident in Broadbridge Heath. Photos of the scarecrow must be taken on 23rd or 24th September. Closing date for entries will be October 10th 2017 4

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St John’s Church, Broadbridge Heath WHAT’S ON AT THE CHURCH St John’s Events – September 2017

Sunday 3 September

Cafe@Church. Open from 10.00 am. For all the family.

Coffee served all morning, papers, chill, craft activities, games for children, worship and short talk.

Wednesdays 6 & 13 September Craft Social 9.30 – 12.00 am. Bring along any craft you have and enjoy the refreshments and fellowship.

Tuesdays 12, 19 & 26 September 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. Contact Val 01403 260179 On 26 September a MacMillan Coffee Morning will be held 9.00 am – 12.00.

Please bring your friends along and support this worthwhile cause. All proceeds to MacMillan Cancer Support.

Wednesday 13 September

Tea & Fellowship 2.30 pm. Open to all elderly folk in Broadbridge Heath. Contact Heather 01403 210996

Wednesday 20 September

Village Lunch 12 for 12.30 pm. Menu – Cottage Pie followed by Ice Cream Wednesday. To book please call Charlotte on 01403 267673

St Johns Church 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/ ———————————— St John’s Church, Broadbridge Heath, Church Road, RH12 3LD 01403 274114 info@stjohnsbbh.org.uk

Children, families and people of all ages are welcome.

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Parish Point Of View With John Bailey, Lay Reader at St John’s Church.

The Child Who Never Spoke I once heard a shaggy dog tale about a boy who grows up without ever speaking. To cut a long story short, the boy’s parents try everything over the years to get him to talk to them, but right into his teens he never utters a word. Then one day, right out of the blue, he says, “Can I have some more sugar on my cereal, please.”

“Of course,” says Dad, passing the sugar bowl. Then, with tears in his eyes, he adds, “But tell us, why have you only spoken now, after all these years of silence?”

“Up to now,” replies the boy, “everything has been alright.”

The story popped back into my head decades later as I grappled with a lesson plan on prayer for a struggling Religious Studies class. And it proved to be a great lesson starter, because it got them thinking about the kind of communication that underpins any loving relationship. As a bare minimum we need to express affection, remorse, gratitude and dependence. In the simplest terms, it’s hard to imagine a relationship thriving in the absence of “I love you”, “I’m sorry”, “Thank you” and “Please”.

From there, it’s only a small jump to the well-known memory-aid for prayer: “ACTS”: A – Adoration (expressing love) C – Confession (expressing regret) T – Thanksgiving (expressing gratitude) S – Supplication (asking for help) Seen in this light, the story of The Child Who Never Spoke becomes an unsettling parable for all of us, believers and non-believers alike. Because it’s amazing how many believers neglect to pray until something goes wrong in their lives and they need help. It’s equally amazing how often non-believers pray as a last resort when all else seems to have failed. And it’s so easy to imagine God as that loving, grieving Father asking, “Why have you been silent for so long?”

I believe in a God who rejoices whenever we turn to him, however patchy our track record may have been. But there’s so much more to prayer than asking for help in time of need. If we set aside time for the kind of conversation with our Heavenly Father that the boy in the parable couldn’t be bothered with, we can enjoy a relationship with Him that will enrich and empower every aspect of our lives.

John Bailey is married to Revd. Kate, the Curate at St. John’s. He is a lay preacher and worship leader, and a retired teacher of RE & philosophy.

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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 It may seem very early to many people but the football season has already kicked off and although the Emirates Cup Final will not take place until May 2018, Broadbridge Heath will not be one of the finalists as the team were beaten 3-1 at Sevenoaks Town last Saturday (5th August), OK; well there's next year!

The league season has also begun with Heath making an excellent start by beating last season's 3rd placed side Chichester City 2-0 in the first league game of the season, only another 15 wins and we should be safe from relegation.

Our Reserve team are delighted to have a new kit sponsor this season with the New Curry Centre agreeing to sponsor the side, their season starts this Saturday, 19th August and the Under 18's on the 3rd September.

The Juniors will soon start their season preparation although several of the teams have continued throughout the summer.

Meanwhile work on the new pavilion should start within weeks with the developers hoping to be on site before the end of September or early October at the latest and completing the project by March 2018. Although several dates have been suggested and missed in the past, this time round we do feel a bit more confident that they will finally be delivered giving the entire club a major a boost and a home we can all be proud of.

First Team Fixtures: 26 Aug Home v Loxwood, K.O. 3pm 28 Aug Away v Crawley Down Gatwick, K.O. 11am 2 Sep Away v Eastbourne United, K.O. 3pm 5 Sep Home v Arundel, K.O. 7.45pm 9 Sep Away v Southwick, K.O. 3pm (FA Vase) www.pitchero.com/clubs/ broadbridgeheathfc 8

CRICKET

Broadbridge Heath Cricket Club

Byfleets Lane Broadbridge Heath West Sussex RH12 3PB www. broadbridgeheath.play-cricket.com By the time you read this, our season will be over for another year and we will be preparing for some major decisions to be taken by the Club.

There has been a village cricket club since 1898 (119 years) and in the past most members came from families in the village. Post war, the team selection was posted on a notice board just around the corner from One Stop and the ground was maintained by a member who worked at Lower Broadbridge Farm, owned by Ivor Warren who was Club President. The building of the Croudace estate in the 1970s brought many new members to both the cricket and football clubs (some of whom are still associated with those Clubs) and in later years the Cricket Club became more successful, developing two adult teams, a junior section, playing league cricket and spreading its membership net wider. We have had many ups and downs on the way, often punching above our weight on the field and developing the facilities with the help of the Parish Council. We have also been joined at the Top Common by the village Tennis and Stoolball Clubs.

After so much success I suppose we were due a setback and the last 9 months have delivered. There have been many issues but two have had a major impact on our sustainability. Firstly, David Bridges, our lead groundsman who transformed the cricket square, stood down in January. David gave tremendous service to the club with his time, skill and energy and provided a ground for both cricket and stoolball that were much improved and trustworthy. Our ground is just common land in the heart of nature so David’s results were even more remarkable.

Despite much effort we have been unable to secure a successor lead groundsman so the remaining volunteer groundstaff members have been doing the best they can. We lack both the specialist skills and the availability; all but one of the team are still working full time but we have been giving it our best shot. Also, the maintenance of the grounds outside the cricket boundary does take a lot of extra time and cost e.g. machinery.

The other major issue is that we have lost a substantial number of key players over the last couple of seasons for a number of reasons, mainly through leaving the area, serious injury, sports retirement or family constraints. As a result, maintaining our playing success and even putting out two competitive sides each week has been a large problem and there is every chance both sides will be relegated this year.

Unfortunately, the new development of Wickhurst Green has not produced a single new member for us. Indeed, it has perhaps exacerbated the remoteness of the Top Common sports facilities from the heart of the village.

These two major issues have put a lot of pressure on our small committee. We accepted that responsibility at the start of the year and agreed that we would do the best we could for this season and then re-evaluate the situation. That decision time is fast approaching and the Committee have already agreed that they cannot have another year like this one – so we now have to consider all our options.

We could see this as one of the inevitable ups and downs of running a sports club, especially as sports participation numbers are falling across the country.

However, the Committee consider the situation to be deeper than that, especially as other local sports clubs have had similar issues, resulting in either their closure or reduction in size e.g. cricket clubs at Partridge Green, Storrington and Pulborough.

Closure for us is very much a last resort but9 it has to be one of the options we need to consider with our current members. If we cannot obtain complete commitment from

CRICKET continued...

However, the Committee consider the situation to be deeper than that, especially as other local sports clubs have had similar issues, resulting in either their closure or reduction in size e.g. cricket clubs at Partridge Green, Storrington and Pulborough.

Closure for us is very much a last resort but it has to be one of the options we need to consider with our current members. If we cannot obtain complete commitment from them to next season, improve significantly our reliable membership numbers and get some of those to either join the Committee or help with the ground maintenance then the options for the Club will be very limited.

I hope to have more positive news for you later in the year. In the meantime, if you can help in any way, either through playing, providing services or giving your time, please contact our Chairman Tim Wells on 07740101983.

Space Arts Trust invites you to an Arts Festival Saturday 23rd September at St John's church and hall BBH. There will be a range of creative workshops running during the day - morning and afternoon sessions - including wood-turning, sculpting, silk collage, pottery, singing and drama. Come and try something new - no experience required.

In the evening, at 6.30pm, there will be an informal celebration of the work created during the day and a shared supper.

Contact office@stjohnsbbh.org.uk for further details or to book onto one (or more) of the workshops.

We are making no charge for the workshops but spaces are limited so you will need confirm your place beforehand.

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“BAKE-OFF� DANISH STYLE.,,,,, by Sophie Thomhave-Lee Heidi has shared her recipe for Rye bread, one of the most famous types of bread in Denmark. Suitable for vegetarians, this is a very healthy alternative to regular white bread, packed with different seeds and grains.

Ingredients: 2 dl (4/5 cup): cracked rye kernels, cracked wheat, sunflower seeds. sour dough 4 dl (1 3/5 cups) of :flour, rye flour 8 dl (3 2/5) cups water 2 tbsp salt 1 tbsp dark syrup 2 tbsp gravy browning Recipe: In large bowl, add the cracked rye kernels, cracked wheat, sunflower seeds, water and the sour dough. Let it soak for minimum 8 hours. Then add the rest of the ingredients, letting the rye bread dough rise for 1-2 hours. Divide dough in 2 portions, pour it into two normal bread pans. Cover bread pans with plastic foil and let the dough rise for 1-2 hours or till bread pans are full of dough. Bake breads at 180 C (360 F) for 1 hour. Remove breads from pans and let them cool off. When cooled, keep them in air tight container or plastic bag.

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INSPIRING WOMEN

The Womens Institute is the largest women’s organisation in the UK, with almost 220,000 members and, in 2015 when it celebrated its centenary, Broadbridge Heath WI (which began in 1949) planted a flowering cherry tree by the war memorial to commemorate the 100 year success story.

You probably know about ‘Calendar Girls’, but did you also know that members of local WIs have a powerful voice when it comes to campaigning on important issues? It’s also a great way to get involved in your local community and to make new friends.

Membership offers a whole range of opportunities including monthly meetings, with some fascinating speakers, and the chance to take part in all sorts of activities, like fund raising walks and coffee mornings, quizzes and shows, such as the South of England Show.

These are some of the events we have planned for So far this year we’ve enjoyed a garden party at the rest of this year: Corsletts Farm, talks on such diverse subjects as Bees and Honey, Police Community Support and Sep 12: Group Meeting – Egypt, as well as Horsham District Archaeology Group we’ll meet other local WI showing us their findings from a local dig. members displaying their Next month we’ll be planning our programme for 2018 so if there’s something you’d like to do or to learn more about, we’d love to hear from you.

If you’d like to know more about your local WI, get in touch - or pop along to one of our meetings. You can just come for a specific event or to have a look before you decide whether you’d like to join.

collections from teddies to teapots and there will be a demonstration of different ways with scarves. Bring your own and join in.

Oct 10: Decorative Ribbons - with Claire Fletcher Nov 14: AGM Dec 12: Christmas Lunch Party

Contact us We meet at 2.30pm every second Tuesday at St John’s Community Hall, Church Road, Broadbridge Heath.

Phone: Pauline Scott, 01403 211704 or Gill Axby, 01403 266525 Email: wi.broadbridgeheath@talktalk.net

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2nd Broadbridge Heath Guides and Rangers This month the Guides attended WS2017 at Ardingly Show Ground. WS is an international camp for Guides, Scouts, Senior Section and Explorers across West Sussex and is held every four years. Unfortunately at present we do not have an international link. The theme for camp this time was Harry Potter and we camped on Slytherin Sub Camp.

The camp was opened by Professor Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall (the Camp Chiefs) who arrived on the Hogwarts Express!

Throughout the week the Guides enjoyed a variety of activities including: It’s a knockout, shooting, archery, blacksmithing, branding, stilt walking, circus skills, box carts, segways, tandem cycling, grass sledging, wand making, book folding, kayaking, rafting, science, international social campaigning and high adventures such as climbing and abseiling.

Half way through our camp the Broadbridge Heath Rainbows and Brownies came to visit us on Muggles Day. This was the day it rained, rained and rained! The younger girls enjoyed activities before joining us for lunch and then together we attended the charity fair which raised over £9,000 for The Coco’s Foundation and Chailey Trust.

The Guides had a fabulous week and are looking forward to the next WS camp in 2021.

Contact: Sharon Newman Guide and Ranger leader and Joint District Commissioner bbhguides@gmail.com To join Girlguiding please visit girlguiding.org.uk

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VILLAGE ‘GREEN FINGERS’ Our page for BBH gardening enthusiasts by our gardening Editor, Barry Hearnshaw.

Late summer progresses into autumn September is generally a cooler, gustier month than August and the days are noticeably shorter. While there's not as much to do in the ornamental garden at this time of the year, if you have a fruit or vegetable patch, you'll be busy reaping the rewards of harvest. It's also time to get out and start planting spring-flowering bulbs for next year and you can collect seeds for next summer's colour too. Make the most of the remaining warmth while you can!

Top 10 jobs this month Pick autumn raspberries Collect and sow seed from perennials and hardy annuals Dig up remaining potatoes before slug damage spoils them Net ponds before leaf fall gets underway Keep up with watering of new plants, using rain or grey water if possible Start to reduce the frequency of houseplant watering Clean out cold frames and greenhouses so that they are ready for use in the autumn Cover leafy vegetable crops with bird-proof netting Plant spring flowering bulbs.

Divide herbaceous perennials PLANT OF THE MONTH Hydrangea panicululata 'Vanilla Fraise' (Hydrangea) A free standing shrub, ideal for a mixed border. To have full effect of colour and late season flowering, best planted in groups of three.

Height and spread of no more than 2m(6ft). Foliage is medium sized and textured, coloured light to blue/green which compliments the juvenile red stems early in the growing season.

Pruning and maintenance is relatively straight forward. There are two methods, removal of previous seasons flower heads. This will give smaller flower heads and the shrub will be more floriferous. However, moderate pruning back to 4 buds will give optimum formation of flowers which will be bigger than the light pruning method. Pruning is usually done at the end of February and the beginning of March. Report by Mark Pearce 14

The development of 'The Bridge' By our junior reporter Sophie Thomhave-Lee

The Council continue to discuss the development plans for the new and improved leisure centre in the village. They have announced it'll be named 'The Bridge' after speaking with users of the current facility and members of the village community. The current centre still remains available and open throughout the development process, with minimal to no disruption to extra activities begin run.

The first steps towards the development have begun this summer, subject to final building plans, and will continue until summer 2018, where it'll finally be finished and unveiled to the village to enjoy. Currently, during summer 2017, the multi-use game rooms are the main focus to complete, and will continue to be completed until the winter of 2017 and early 2018, which will see the development moving onto completing the football pitches and pavilion promised.

Regular updates will be posted on horsham.gov.uk to keep customers and the Broadbridge Heath community informed about the latest developments and important information.

If you have any queries or comments about The Bridge contact leisure@horsham.gov.uk —————————————————————————————————————

Sunday 10th September Cats Homing Show: Cats Protection Horsham & District Branch will be holding a Homing Show at Broadbridge Heath Village Centre, Wickhurst Lane from 11am 2pm. Why not come along and meet the cats looking for new homes - our fosterers know all about their characters so we can find the most suitable match for you.

Refreshments will be available, plus there will be other cat related goodies on sale.

Entry is free but donations (including cat food & litter) will be warmly received. For more information please see our website: www.cats.org.uk/horsham or email: cpbranch_horsham@hotmail.co.uk 15

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WARNHAM SOCIAL CLUB AT THE HEART OF THE VILLAGE Free WiFi Snooker, Pool, Darts and Table Tennis Beer garden with bbq area Family friendly atmosphere Reduced members rates for drinks Upcoming Events Open Mic Night Friday 8th September Karaoke Nights nd Friday 22 September & 24th November Live Music From Upbeat Beatles Saturday 30th September from 7pm Tickets £20, available from behind the bar.

Warnham Comrades Club Hollands Way, RH12 3RH Tel 01403 211747 warnhamcomradesclub@gmail.com www.facebook.com/WarnhamComradesClub

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High quality domestic cleaning for Wickhurst Green and surrounding areas Please call Natasha for a free quote on 07920420588

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Yoga Classes in Horsham Iyengar Yoga is a safe and accessible form of Yoga suitable for all levels, including beginners.

Teacher with 20 years experience More information & booking: www.annamacedoyoga.com hoveyoga@yahoo.co.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 •

Ofsted registered • Professional, DBS checked, trained staff • Fun activities for all children • Warm welcoming staff • Safe environment

Opening hours

Mon 9am-1pm Tues, Wed, Thursday & 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

LAWN MOWING & HEDGE CUTTING Please call for a free quotation.

Only the best equipment used.

Weekly or fortnightly service available.

Fully insured.

Ben Allen Garden Services Ltd. 07783 072314 or 01403 730347 20

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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Useful numbers.

AGE UK General enquiries Visiting Services Pensions & benefits

Cut out this page and keep it by your phone.

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

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)

WEST SUSSEX SOCIAL SERVICES 01243 777100 NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH CO-ORDINATOR – David Trangmar bbhnhw@gmail.com BBC RADIO SUSSEX Phone-in : 08459 570057 Switchboard: 01273 320428 Email: sussexnews@bbc.co.uk

For recycling and waste collection dates go to the Horsham District Council website www.horsham.gov.uk/bins/ bin_calendars Check your contact details!

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Village Contacts.

Cut out this page and keep it by your phone.

1st Broadbridge Heath Beavers/Cubs/Scouts Paula Flack (GSL) 01403 791453 or paulaflack63@gmail.com 1st BBH Rainbows Sally Carver geordiecarver@aol.com

Kelly Brook Montessori Nursery School 01403 251221 Skylarks Pre-School

07825 603601

2nd BBH Brownies Jo Pratt jopratt2011@gmail.com

Kinderoo Parent & Toddler Group Meets on Thursday mornings at St Johns Church Hall

2nd BBH Guides and Rangers Sharon Newman bbhguides@gmail.com

Broadbridge Heath Village Social Club Phil Farrelly 01403 217177

St Johns Church office@stjohnsbbh.org.uk vicar@stjohnsbbh.org.uk Broadbridge Heath Parish Council Chairman – Mrs Viv Edwards 01403 240414 Clerk – Stephanie Mills 07716 130103 Broadbridge Heath District Councillor Matthew French 01403 730040 Broadbridge Heath Cricket Club 07740 101983 Broadbridge Heath Football Club 01403 252273 Broadbridge Heath Tennis Club Ann Lines 01403 790503 Horsham District Indoor Bowls Club 01403 268346 Broadbridge Heath Stoolball Club (Ladies) Sally Booker 01403 260036

Shelley Primary School Administration Office 01403 271340

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 Citizens Advice consumer helpline 03454 04 05 06

Add your contact details to this list.

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Karen

MacDonald

The Financial Fairy Godmother of Broadbridge Heath

Invest wisely to save tax Did you know you could be entitled to tax allowances totalling over £30,000*? When deciding where best to invest your funds, it’s important to take these allowances into consideration. Using the right investments can save you tax.

Personal allowance: Everyone (including children) can offset their personal allowance (currently £11,500*) against income, although the amount is reduced if you earn more than a certain level, and could even be zero.

Capital Gains allowance: You also have a tax-free Capital Gains allowance* of just over £11,000 that could be offset against certain investments.

Dividend allowance: There is now a £5,000 allowance* that you can offset against dividends.

Saving tax on interest: If you earn less than £16,500, you will probably not have to pay any tax on the interest you get from your savings, because you can use a £5,000* saving tax allowance (please note that this reduces by £1 for every pound of earned income above the personal allowance). On top of this, every basic rate taxpayer can receive £1,000* interest on their savings without having to pay tax on it, while a higher rate tax payer can receive £500* tax-free.

What to do: For a free initial consultation, please call me on 01403 288078. When you are looking at tax implications, we recommend you also seek advice from an accountant. *This information is based on our understanding of current taxation law and HMRC practice, which may change.

Karen MacDonald is an Independent Financial Adviser with Monetary Solutions. For a free initial consultation call 01403 288078 email: karen@monetarysolutions.co.uk Website: ww.monetarysolutions.co.uk

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