Big mag December 2015

December 2015

www.barnsgreen.com Published by Barns Green Community Publications

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THE BARNS GREEN PANTO IS COMING Oh yes it is !

(not quite) The Three Musketeers Full story on page 21

The BIG Mag is delivered free to all households in Barns Green, Itchingfield and Christ’s Hospital.

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BIG Mag Editorial column.

A BIG BIG Mag! This month we have added more pages to your village magazine: 36 pages just in time for the festive season. We hope you enjoy reading it.

Happy Christmas to you all ‌ and many thanks to our volunteers.

We wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year. And also many thanks to our volunteers who distribute the magazine to every home in the village all the year round and in all weathers. You are, quite simply, amazing!

WANTED: Advertising Co-ordinator for the BIG Mag. Could you bring in more advertising for the BIG Mag? Are you the sort of person who can offer a good service to our existing advertisers and encourage new advertisers to join us? This is a voluntary position and a very interesting role with the magazine. For details contact the Treasurer, Alan Lambkin on 01403 731182 or email advertising@barnsgreen.com Guidelines for submitting articles to the BIG Mag. When writing articles for the BIG Mag please keep to a maximum of 450 words using Microsoft Word. Deadline for submitting copy and advertisements is the 17th day of each month.

Thank you.

Roger Stamp. Editor. The BIG Mag.

Email: bigmag@barnsgreen.com

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St Nicolas Church, Itchingfield.

For Baptisms, Weddings or Funerals Please contact Revd Sandra Hall, the vicar of St Nicolas Telephone: 01403 790197 email: sandra.richard@tiscali.co.uk 4

St Nicolas Church - Thoughts from your Vicar.

One of my favourite stories about a school nativity service is of the little boy who wanted to play the part of Joseph. He was very disappointed to be given instead the part of the innkeeper, but he appeared to accept his teacher’s decision and got on with his part in the play. However, on the day of the performance, in front of Rev. Sandra Hall a school hall packed with parents, the boy took his revenge. When Joseph and Mary asked him if there was any room in his inn, he abandoned the script, stood back so that the door to the inn was wide open and said, ‘yes there’s plenty of room; come on in!’

That might not be the way the familiar story goes but I think the little boy’s actions have some things to say to us at Christmas. We all are invited to ‘come in’ to greet the holy child, born into such very humble surroundings. All will be welcomed to the variety of different services which the church offers at Christmas as we join together in celebrating the birth of Jesus, the one who comes to save us and bring us joy. God welcomes each and every one of us. He does not want anyone to be turned away, because he loves each of us so much. God has shown the depth of that love in his unique gift to us; the gift of his son, born as one of us, part of a loving human family; the one who was willing ultimately to give his life for us, so that we might share in his life, for ever.

At Christmas, God welcomes us all to celebrate the birth of his son, the one who brings hope to the world. God invites us to come in because he has made sure that there is room for us all. You are warmly invited to join us at all or any of our services.

On behalf of St Nicolas Church may I wish everyone in the parish a wonderful Christmas season, may you know the rich blessing of the Christ-child in your life this Christmas as you enjoy the wonderful truth of God’s love for us wrapped up in swaddling bands and lying in a manger.

Please do contact me if you would like a chat or a visit.

Telephone: 01403 790197 or email: sandra.richard@tiscali.co.uk With love in Christ, Revd Sandra Hall 5

Have you got yours yet?

HARROWING AT SHARPENHURST FARM Katrina Evershed

BARNS GREEN CALENDAR 2016

We are delighted to report that calendar sales are going well and, we hope that, if you haven’t bought yours yet, it is on your shopping list!

Why? ALL money made from sales will be distributed to local clubs and societies in the village that chose to participate in the project. To maximise their grants, we need the community to support this new venture.

It is a high quality calendar, #illed with photographs of the local area, all taken by local people. Local businesses have sponsored the calendar to ensure our local clubs and societies bene#it.

Calendars can be purchased from the following outlets, who are very kindly supporting this venture and not making any pro)it from sales:

Barns Green Sports and Social Club, Barns Green Village Store, The Queen’s Head, Sumners Ponds and Westons Farm Shop.

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LOCAL SPORTS NEWS Contact our Sports Editor, Barry Hearnshaw by email: sports@barnsgreen.com The village boasts sports clubs/organisations and facilities representing Football, Cricket, Rugby, Stool Ball, Tennis, Snooker, Darts, Half Marathon, Fishing (Sumners) Etc. Local sports clubs/organisations interested in reporting to the community about their progress in the BIG Mag should email Sports editor at sports@barnsgreen.com Darts After a long absence darts has made a comeback in Barns Green. In 2011 a new team was formed for the Monday night 'Horsham Fives League'. Starting in Division 2 Barns Green came runners up in the 2013/14 season but could not stay in Division 1 and were relegated last year. This year the team are currently top of Division 2.

The current team consists of John Coxon (captain), Jason Courquin, Stephen Courquin, Jason Cooper ('The Machine'), Chris Snelling and Frank Pickett, Tim Leaney and Shane Reynolds. Also we could not exist without Karen Cooper who diligently provides the food. Recent recruit Frank Pickett is an ex-Sussex county 'A' team player and his experience will no doubt help the younger players. Frank has currently the whole league's top outshot of 122 with John Coxon third on 115. John is also third in the 180 list.

Our venue at Barns Green Sports and Social Club has an excellent stage and board for the games, and we have often been chosen to hold Cup semi-finals and finals.

The club have just taken another leap with two more high quality boards being installed which will enable the holding of tournaments.

The two new high quality boards installed to facilitate matches and competitions at Barns Green Sports and Social Club.

Recently the club committee granted permission for a Friday night side Roffey B, who play in the 'Horsham and District League' to change venues to Barns Green with immediate effect. This side finished second in Division One last year and also won the coveted Victory Cup. This year Alan Wyatt and John Coxon were pairs semi-finalists and both trebles teams we entered also made the semi-finals.

The ethos we try to keep is to have a good night of entertainment whilst also trying to maintain a reasonable standard of darts. If you would like to play in a team, contact John Coxon or just bring your darts and have a go!

John Coxon 8

Barns Green Snooker Club.

October has been a difficult month for 2 of the three Barns Green Teams in the Horsham and District Snooker League.

A Team (Division 1) Won 2 of the last 4 games and are 2nd in the Division at the end of October.

Barns Green A beat Roffey D away 3 – 2 and Pulborough B at home 4 – 1 but have just lost against Loxwood A at home 2 – 3 and Horsham Club C 2 – 3. Trevor Courquin is undefeated in 6 matches along with Mick Brown (super sub) who is undefeated in 2 while Roy Francis has won 3 of his 4 matches.

B Team (Division 2) Won 1 of their last 4 games and are 10th of 11 in the Division at the end of October.

Barns Green B beat Roffey E 3 – 2 but lost to Holbrook Club 2 – 3, Balcoombe Lowfield 2 -3 and Horsham Club Casuals 2 – 3. Results would have been much heavier except Andy High has won 5 out of 6 of his matches and Ben Hill has won 3 out of 5 of his matches, C Team (Division 3) Won 1 of their last 4 games and are 8th of 10 in the Division at the end of October.

Barns Green beat YMCA A 3 – 2 but have lost to Rudgwick B 1 – 4 and to both Rudgwick E and Rusper A 2 – 3.

Football Both Barns Green Teams have had a difficult October fielding teams for matches, particularly because of players work commitments. However, early season results have ensured that the 1st team maintains a middle of the table position but have still only won 1 of 5 matches in October. The 2nd team has been more unfortunate in losing all 5 matches. Unfortunately for the second team they have also lost players to fill 1st team but also have many young players. The average age of the team is about 20 years which bodes well for the future.

The 2nd team is short of a manager and would consider anybody interested in filling the roll. Jose Mourinho, Brendan Rodgers, and Stuart (Burt) Lancaster need not apply. Individuals interested in the manager’s position should contact either:Jay Dumbrill 07788278466 or John Bacon 07876694685

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Barns Green 1st team 1st team Results for October in the West Sussex Football League Division 2N: 31-Oct

Border Wanderers

2

1

Barns Green

Lost

24-Oct

Faygate Utd

5

2

Barns Green

Lost

17-Oct

Horsham Trinity

3

1

Barns Green

Lost

10-Oct

Ashington Rovers

1

0

Barns Green

Lost

03-Oct

Pulborough

0

2

Barns Green

Won

2nd team Results for October in the West Sussex Football League Division 4N: 31-Oct 24-Oct

Holbrook III Barns Green Res

4 0

0 9

17-Oct

Barns Green Res

1

4

10-Oct

Barns Green Res

3

4

03-Oct

Barns Green Res

1

3

Barns Green Res Partridge Green Res Horsham Bap & Ambass Res Border Wanderers Res Wisborough Green Res

Lost Lost Lost Lost Lost

RUGBY This past month has seen only one game played by BGRFC, due to a combination of postponements due to the weather or gaps in the fixture list to watch the closing Rugby World Cup games. A narrow 17-10 loss to unbeaten Brighton 3rd Team leaves the Club looking forward eagerly to the return game with them, at home, in February.

Barns Green sit just behind Brighton at the top of the table in Sussex Two West with two key games before Christmas - Pulborough Thirds at home on Dec 12th and St Francis Away on Dec 20th. The lack of rugby on the pitch has given us time to begin to plan our two big events of 2016 'Simons Charity Tag Sevens' which this year raised over ÂŁ6,000 for children's charities and our 25 year anniversary dinner. More details on both these events will follow.

Bill Bailey

Turn to the BIG Mag for all the best local sports news.

Contact our Sports Editor, Barry Hearnshaw by email: sports@barnsgreen.com 10

Barns Green Sports and Social Club

Our Christmas Bumper BINGO is on Thursday 10th December. A free raffle ticket will be given with every book that is bought, so plenty of chances to win chocolates, wine, biscuits and other Christmas goodies.

We have the Football Club Christmas Bottle draw on Saturday 12th December, a great night to raise money for our local Football club and win some bottles for Christmas.

On Saturday 19th December we have live music with our one of our old favourites Joe 90 and on Sunday 20th December we will be rounding off that weekend with our Club Christmas Draw. The draw starts at 6pm and we will be running Happy Hour from 6pm until 8pm. Tickets are on sale now just 50p a ticket.

And to take us into 2016 our ever popular New Years Eve Party on Thursday 31st December.

Our opening hours for the festive season are advertised within the club. We have additional Happy Hour evenings, 6pm till 8pm on Saturday 26th December and Friday 1st January.

8pm, 10th December – CHRISTMAS BUMPER BINGO 8pm, 12th Dec – Football Club CHRISTMAS BOTTLE DRAW 8.00pm, 19th Dec – Joe 90 6pm, 20th Dec – CLUB CHRISTMAS DRAW 8pm, 31st Jan – NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY with DJ Paul The club holds many social events throughout the year. Subject to approval, members can also use the Club for personal events. A great bonus is that the club will contribute up to £100 towards the entertainment. The club will still be open to all members. Contact us for availability.

We are always glad to welcome new members and our membership rates are very reasonable; to join the club now will cost you just £10 per person and OAP membership is just £3. Come in and see us, give us a ring or drop us a line, contact details below.

Telephone: 01403 730473.

E-mail: barnsgreenclub@hotmail.com

Web: www.facebook.com/barnsgreenclub

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Merve Goddard 01403 734408 merve.goddard@btinternet.com Mary Hallett ww1@barnsgreen.com The first name on the First World War Memorial Plaque in St Nicholas Church is that of Henry Bennet.

Henry was the son of Frederick Bennet, a brickmaker of Cross Lane, and the nephew of Henry Bennet of Trout Lane who actually owned the brickworks in Cross Lane and at Dog Barking Corner.

Henry junior also started his working life in the brickworks but followed the call to serve in December 1915, signing up for the Royal Sussex Regiment. It appears however that his early years in the brickworks had taken its toll on his health. His uncle Henry had in fact died in 1904 at the age of just 34 of silicosis, a disease commonly associated with the trade, and young Henry is recorded as suffering with respiratory problems throughout his basic training.

He was sent to the front in 1916 however and his time in the trenches exacerbated his problems which quickly developed into tuberculosis. Henry was invalided out of the army with a small pension in April 1917 and, after a period in a sanatorium at Ockley, was sent home to Cross Lane where he died of the illness in May 1919. Although being granted a pension, which in effect recognised that his illness was service related, and despite the fact that his sacrifice was clearly noted and honoured by the community, until December 2014 his death was not formally recognised by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Some of you may be aware that following a joint approach by the project team working with the “In From The Cold” organisation this was eventually rectified and Henry’s name is now listed in the official United Kingdom Book of Remembrance.

I am now delighted to announce that actions are now in hand to provide Henry with a full CWGC headstone for where he lies in the churchyard of Holy Innocents, Southwater. The CWGC contacted the Rev Godfrey of Holy Innocents and erection of the memorial is expected before the end of the year. The Rev Godfrey is now planning a proper dedication service for the Spring and we will keep you all informed through these articles.

In the meantime remember that you can read more about the lives and times of our parish in the Great War in our books - “Service and Sacrifice” and “Life On The Home Front” – on sale now. (See our website at www.barnsgreenswar.uk or contact me on 01403 734408 for more details.)

STOP PRESS: We have been working very closely with Christs Hospital School for our project and Assistant Archivist Elizabeth Bridges has made a very kind offer for Big Mag readers. CH has archives dating back to the schools foundation some 500 years ago and some of this is displayed in the form of a small museum. The museum is also currently hosting a display relating to WW1 and Elizabeth would like to extend an offer to visit to any locals or local groups who would like to see both. There will be a small charge but it will be a rare chance to see this fascination collection from an establishment which has been closely linked to our community for over 100 years. If anyone is interested would like to contact me (734408 or ww1@barnsgreen.com). I will collect names and numbers and pass them on to Elizabeth.

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The Honey Bee v The Wasp By local bee keeper, Gill Walker.

We all know what a hard time our honeybees are having to survive. Disease, varroa mites, pesticides, loss of flora to name but a few of their problems they attempt to overcome. This year has seen invasions of swarms of wasps out to kill and steal bees, larvae and honey. What battles these wonderful honeybees have alongside the hard work they have building their combs, tending their Queen and raising their young. They forage for nectar and pollen, hoping to return before perhaps a downpour of rain brings them to the ground until their wings dry; or a drop in temperature to make them hasten back to their lovely warm hive – 38c, even in winter. Upon returning to the hive, they process the nectar into honey and turn the pollen into little patties with which to feed their developing brood.

They really are busy bees.

This hard work comes to the mind and sympathy of the beekeeper for the bee when the skies are suddenly alive with wasps above and at the entrances to the beehives.

In the Spring, wasps are hunting for insects with which to feed their young. They capture their prey and dissect it before flying off with it to their nests. Later in the Summer, the wasp is looking for sweet substances such as fruit from the orchard or jam as we sit enjoying a cream tea in our garden. They also love honey.

Upon my weekly Summer inspection, I discovered that all 3 hives were being invaded by a constant army of wasps which was killing the bees, stealing the brood and eating all the honey – the bees’ food to see them through this coming winter.

Finding all this devastation was heart-breaking. Their precious combs empty and the bees lying dead on the floor; their battles lost against the multi-stinging wasp and their own, single, sacrificial sting. I had 3 hives; I now only have 1 which was the largest colony and perhaps more capable of defending their precious home. I am feeding them with sugar syrup to make up for their stolen honey.

Honeybees need plenty of winter stores for them to survive and take them into next Spring . With the stored syrup which they will have converted to honey and the help of the last autumn flowers, plus some late winter snowdrops, crocus and other nectar-rich winter flowers, we so hope they make it.

Next Spring, on finding a wasps’ nest - perhaps in our lofts, sheds, barns or hedges we may need to make a choice on keeping wasps and saving bees.

How doth the little busy bee Improve our shining hour, And gather honey all the day From every opening flower!

How skilfully she builds her cell!

How neat she spreads the wax!

And labours hard to store it well With the sweet food she makes.

Poem by Isaac Watts 15

Barns Green Playgroup Fundraising Report The Fundraising team would like to thank everyone who baked cakes and helped out on the cake stall at the Half Marathon.

We had a lovely day and raised over £600 after costs on the day. We were amazed by the amount of cakes, so a massive thank you to you all. A special thank you form all at Playgroup for the support with the water station too.

The Fundraising team are busy preparing for the Christmas Fair on Saturday 5th December from 2 to 5 pm. On the day, we would love to see you all. Please bring the children to see Santa in his grotto! We have a selection of stalls selling various items and bar with plenty of mulled wine and Christmassy treats. The school children will also be singing again. If you fancy helping out on the day, please speak to a member of the fundraising team. Last year, the fair raised £800 and is a worthwhile event and enjoyable event!

The village's continued support for Playgroup is much appreciated. Together we raise valuable funds for the benefit of the children at Playgroup. Thank you!

Anne-Marie, Laura, Britt, Victoria, Anita, Kate and Debbie at playgroup

Autumn Craft Fair raised £1,000 for church.

An Autumn Craft Fair was held by Itchingfield PCC in aid of St Nicolas Church on Saturday 7th November in Barns Green Village Hall. A lot of effort went into arranging tables and setting up the St Nicolas Table Top Shop on the Friday night. Special thanks go to Tony West and Bob Dorkings for setting up the model railway exhibition for kids young and old! A bit of midnight oil was burnt getting everything ready for Saturday morning.

The weather was atrocious but we had a steady stream of visitors throughout the day and the raffle and refreshments proved very popular. Our stallholders had a steady trade and many of them want to return next year which is a good sign of a successful fair.

We raised around £1000 towards the Fabric of the Church. Thank you to everyone who supported us on the day.

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Fourth Bridge Drive at Barns Green Village Hall raises over £850 in aid of St. Nicolas’ Church This event, in October, was well attended, there being thirteen tables of four in the village hall to play bridge in either the Chicago or Rubber Bridge format.

A hardworking and dedicated team of ladies had organised the occasion and provided coffee or tea on arrival, a fine lunch – main courses and desserts, and all seemed to be very well pleased with all that was on offer. The many cooks are to be congratulated for their tasty efforts.

The total raised for the Church was around £850 which was very satisfying for the organisers. Included in that amount were the proceeds from a raffle and a very warm “thank you” is extended to those who kindly and generously donated raffle prizes.

David Redston.

St Nicolas Church, Itchingfield.

VILLAGE QUIZ AT BARNS GREEN VILLAGE HALL

SAT 12TH DECEMBER Doors open at 7.30pm for 8pm start Entry: £3 per adult & £2 per child Max 6 adults per team Bring your own food and refreshments 17

1ST BARNS GREEN AND ITCHINGFIELD RAINBOWS AND BROWNIES The children have had a great month. Bonfire night celebrations, involving making chocolate bonfires and sparklers, which just had to be eaten! Topped off with eating hot dogs round a campfire. Libby, one of our Brownies has written a great account of the night.

A group of Rainbows and Brownies joined in the village Remembrance Service and did so well carrying their flags, being responsible for the collection and some readings.

A big highlight since our last BIG Mag entry was being asked to take part in BLUE PETERS WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT FOR CHILDREN IN NEED. Units were selected for their positive involvement in the local area and we were picked out due to our Macmillan Fundraising event. The Brownies had to design a spot to be added with others to make the biggest superhero cape. The girls had lots of great ideas and worked really well as a team deciding on the design, which were the artists, who were the writers and the final layout.

By the time you read this, we hope that our Brownie unit has been part of a successful new World Record. GO Barns Green and Itchingfield !

NOWHURST CAMPSITE VISIT FOR BONFIRE NIGHT The Brownies and Rainbows made an insect house out of a recycled cardboard box, some straw and it had bricks and roof tiles on top. We stuffed it with conkers, pinecones, twigs and straw to make the bed. We made a hedgehog house using twigs and dry leaves and to make it waterproof a ripped up bag went over the top.

Hopefully a hedgehog will live in there. Then we sat on logs and made a fire, we sang songs and had lots of fun. Right before we went home we all got a sparkler and the grown ups lighted them and shared them around. We all had to wear gloves and hair tied back in case they caught on fire. We all had the best night. By Libby Age 7 REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY SERVICE AT BARNS GREEN VILLAGE HALL On Sunday, the Brownies and Rainbows went to the service of remembrance and we stood up at the front and read some prayers. We had a line or two each and I was very proud. I wore my glittery poppy to remember those who fought in the many wars, like my Great-Grandad.

Isabella O, Aged 7 TRIP TO CERAMIC SHACK On Wednesday 11th November 2015, the Brownies went to the Ceramic Shack in Horsham where we got creative with painting pottery. We had really good fun choosing what we wanted to decorate including monkeys, parrots, pirates and Santa’s. I chose an elephant and painted it light blue with pink spots. We now have to wait until they are glazed and fired.

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When we had finished decorating our ceramics, we took it in turns to email the brownie group in New Zealand and answer their questions and then ask them stuff. It was really interesting finding out what it's like in Brownies on the other side of the world! We were able to discuss future Brownie nights and what we wanted to do.

Thank you to Fiona and the other young leaders for such an amazing night! I would love to go there again. By Eva, aged 7.

To register pre schoolgirls for Rainbows please contact Fiona 738806 For Guides (age10-14) contact Kay 07909 339423.

The Guide Unit currently has spaces.

St Nicolas Church Toy Service Sunday 12th December- 10am

Bring along a new wrapped toy marked for boy/girl and age.

All gifts will go to Family Support Work.

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Barns Green Baby & Toddler Groups Are you a parent or carer?

Looking for something to entertain your baby or toddler?

Why not pop along to Barns Green Baby & Toddler Groups?

We are a very friendly, welcoming group and we'd love to see you (school term time) Baby & Toddler fun - Wednesdays 1.00pm - 3.00pm We have lots of fun activities: including: toys, weekly craft table, story time and rhyme time with instruments.

And we also have: Baby & Toddler Rhyme Time - Mondays 9.00am - 11.00am Pay-as-you-go: £2.50 per family (£1.50 first visit).

Refreshments included.

Barns Green Village Hall, Muntham Drive, Barns Green RH13 0PT

Just turn up or call Laura 01403 738804 or Anne-Marie on 01403 731192

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This year’s Panto from the Barns Green Players is;

(not quite) The Three Musketeers One for All…….And All for One…….Set in Paris, this year’s Pantomime has everything…A dashing Hero, a Princess, a Dame, a Baron and his henchmen and Three Musketeers who seem to prefer food to fighting!!!! The Kingdom of Malodeurs is under threat from the Baron who has also been capturing the children. The Queen turns to her old and trusted friend D’Artagnan for help. He arrives and with a little help from a Magic Pigeon called Basil concocts a plan to save the day. Will the plan work? Will the children be rescued? Will the Queen keep her Kingdom, Will D’Artagnan get the Princess? And who will win Masterchef?!!!!!!

Tickets are selling very fast for this year’s Panto (not quite) The Three Musketeers. Already over half the tickets for the 6 shows have been sold.

The performances will be in the Barns Green Village Hall this coming January on Friday 15th (evening), Saturday 16th (afternoon and evening), Friday 22nd (evening), and Saturday 23rd (afternoon and evening).

The shows are aimed at all ages although the afternoon performances are particularly suitable for the very youngest children. There are singalongs and sweets for the kids and opportunities for the audience to join in with the fun. For the evening performances there is a licensed bar serving a variety of alcoholic and soft drinks as well as sweets. The afternoon performances begin at 2pm and evening performances at 7.30pm.

If you are regulars at the Barns Green Players Panto you will know just what a terrific show they put on and if you haven’t been before you are in for a real treat. Tickets cost just £11 for adults and £8 for children. There is a special price of just £7 for all tickets on Friday 15th January. Make sure you book soon to make sure that you get the best seats and the date and time of performance that you want. Last year nearly every performance was sold out!

We look forward to welcoming you in January for some great fun and entertainment.

Tickets are available from the box office – 01403 731566 or through the website – www.barnsgreenplayers.co.uk 21

Tracy Field; Police Community Support Officer. tracy.field@sussex.pnn.police

Christmas Crime Prevention Advice Sussex Police would like to offer a few tips to help you remain vigilant and reduce the chances of being affected by Christmas and New Year crime.

Protect your home • Ensure doors and windows are locked at all times and remember to use your alarm if you have one.

• Keys, money and phones are a burglar's dream. Keep all such items well out of sight and reach of doors, windows and letterboxes. Intruders sometimes use rods to reach bags and keys and use them to enter your home with ease. In one third of burglaries, the thief didn't have to force entry into the home.

• If you like to display your Christmas tree in your window remember to keep the presents away from prying eyes. Just like anyone else, thieves like to window shop before obtaining their goods.

• Make your home look occupied by using timer switches on your lights and radios so people think you are in. If you don't have them, ask your neighbours to keep an eye on your home and draw your curtains if you are away.

• Dispose of packaging carefully. Empty boxes awaiting collection and bins full of packaging are a perfect advert for burglars.

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Trish Filby MCSP Chartered Physiotherapist Back, Neck Pain: Joint and Muscle problems Sports Injuries and Post-operative conditions Based in Barns Green Tel : 01403 731125

Cut and Blow Dry, Colour services, Perming, Hair up, Wedding Hair, Gents cuts and Children's cuts.

Manicures, Pedicures, Gel Polish Acrylic extensions, Waxing, Massage Dermalogica Facials Dermalogica, Matrix , OPI, Gellux, Wella

Email: info@bgphysio.co.uk www.bgphysio.co.uk Registered with the Health Professions Council and all major Health Insurance Companies. Member of the Organisation of Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice

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

To advertise in this magazine contact: Alan Lambkin, Treaurer, Barns Green Community Publications.

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

Email: advertising@barnsgreen.com 01403 731182 The BIG Mag is distributed free to every home in Barns Green, Itchingfield and Christs Hospital.

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.

Riding Lessons We offer riding instruction for children and adults on privately owned, confidence giving horses at our yard in Barns Green.

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

We also offer fantastic hacking.

Thursday 21st Jan – Poetry Aloud with Patience Agbabi

Livery sometimes available.

Friday 29th Jan – Court Room Classic with Alex Hughes

Fully Council Licensed, Insured and ABRS approved.

Friday 5th Feb – Jazz & Blue Night

Please contact Chloe or Lynsey

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

Tuesday 23rd Feb – Transitions Dance Company

TOTAL EQUINE SOLUTIONS 01403 734236 Email: tesashplace@gmail.com 24

Chris$ne Brown

Will matters Fully trained and insured Willwriters

Mature Local Painter and Decorator

Regulated by the Institute of Professional Willwriters Full range of services with fixed prices Appointments in your own home Evening and weekend appointments available Please call: Claire Gordon on 01403 791337 or 07551 303002 claire@willmatters.org www.willmatters.org

01403 741479 cbrown115@sky.com

BOOKKEEPER Services available: One off start-up of accounts - Tidying up of paperwork - Continuous record keeping Apply now for a FREE Initial Consultation SPECIAL OFFER: 15% off hourly rate for first 10 clients taken on (valid for 6 months), please quote BIG MAG.

Jane Edlin (MIAB) 01403 731962 / 07940 501169 Jedlin01@yahoo.co.uk

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 25

LAWN MOWING Regular fortnightly or

Weekly service

HEDGE & SHRUB Cutting 11 years experience Fully insured Quality machines used Hayter, Honda, Stihl

For your FREE quotation Phone BEN on

01403 730347 or 07783 072314

Pilates classes Sign up now Bring a friend and get your first class free Get FIT, stay MOBILE, Build your Inner STRENGTH, avoid injury, IMPROVE THE WAY YOU MOVE Pilates offers a perfect way to build your inner strength. It will help tone as well as rebalance and restore good movement patterns, helping you to avoid injury and maintain good mobility.

Private Sessions and group classes available to BOOK NOW!

www.pilateswise.co.uk Call Katharine on 07747 464828 for more information

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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 emo onal and social difficul es which affect their learning and behaviour.

The School has an excellent reputa on and has been judged by OFSTED as Outstanding or Good for the last 15 years. Muntham has also picked up interna onal awards from the Bri sh Council.

Muntham House has a history of successful partnership working with local schools, Care services, other public services and Further Educa on colleges.

Muntham House School has an excellent reputa on with local and na onal employers, Further Educa on colleges and universi es where our young people con nue to thrive and become successful ci zens and taxpayers.

Muntham House is a non-maintained boarding and day specialist school set up by the Ministry of Educa on in 1953 and has a long tradi on of partnership working with all of the local authori es in the South and South East of England. We welcome the New Children and Families Act and the a4endant SEND Code of Prac ce and in par cular the new development of a Local Offer to Parents and others for the support of young people with Special Educa"onal Needs and Disabili"es.

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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N. P. Duley Tiling and Plastering Building Refurbishments High level of workmanship with a down to earth approach Bathrooms Kitchens Alterations Interiors Finishing Work Decoration Conversions Outside Work

Telephone: 01403 738103 Mobile: 07917 457286 Email: npdrefurbishments@outlook.com Website: npdrefurbishments.com Fully Insured - Southwater based

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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 Big 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

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P.F. Brown Building contractor - New homes, Extensions, Renovations, Patio’s, Drives and Roofing.

Local builder for over 30 years, NHBC registered

Phone - 01403 741479 Mobile - 07870 842 216 Email- pbrown116@sky.com

Coms Maintenance Telephone - PC - Broadband Engineer

Ex BT engineer with 21 years experience PC & Broadband Problems - Extensions - Relocating - Network Cabling Systems - Fault finding Contact Paul

Tel: 01403 823201 Mobile: 07989 836857 www.comsmaintenance.co.uk

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25 Years Experience Facials Waxing Manicure & Pedicure Shellac Reflexology Indian Head Massage Sports & Remedial Massage Gift Vouchers Please contact Tish on 01403 791370

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Useful Numbers AGE UK General enquiries 01403 260560 Visiting service 01403 260560 Pensions & benefits 01403 274495 www.ageuk.org.uk/horshamdistrict CHILDLINE 0800 1111 CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU 0844 477 1171 COMPASS BUSES 01903 690025 www.compass-travel.co.uk ELECTRICITY (EMERGENCIES) 0845 770 8090 www.southern-electric.co.uk ENVIRONMENT AGENCY FLOODLINE 0845 988 1188 www.environment-agency.co.uk GAS (EMERGENCIES) - SMELL GAS? 0800 111 999 HANDYVAN SERVICE 01403 226005 www.handyvanservice.co.uk HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL 01403 215100 www.horsham.gov.uk NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELPLINE 0808 2000247 NHS (NON EMERGENCY) 111 (calls are free) www.nhs.uk/111

PENSIONS SERVICE 0845 606 0265 www.thepensionservice.gov.uk POLICE (NON EMERGENCY) 101 (calls cost 15p) www.sussex.police.uk www.operationcrackdown.org SAMARITANS 0845 790 9090 or 01403 276276 www.samaritans.org SOUTHERN WATER 0845 278 0845 www.southernwater.co.uk TRADING STANDARDS 08454 040506 Approved Businesses 01243 642124 or www.westsussex.gov.uk/tradingstandards TRAINS (National Rail Enquiries) 0845 748 4950 www.nationalrail.co.uk WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL 01243 777100 HIGHWAYS – 01243 642105 www.westsussex.gov.uk WEST SUSSEX SOCIAL SERVICES 01243 777100

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

Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinators Name Tony West David Redston & Diana Hewlett John Taylor Lin Dark Tish Scragg Dr Roger Smith Sharon Stahlberger Elleanor Wallis David Liley Rob & Nicola Fryatt Peter Carpenter Roger Corry

Area of Responsibility Sandhills Road, Muntham Drive.

Trout Lane, Cross Lane & Two Mile Ash. Brooks Green Itchingfield Baystone Corner Bashurst Hill Emms Lane The Hordens Smugglers Way Chapel Road Area Co-ordinator Valewood Lane 34

Tel No. 730493 732293 730222 741249 791729 791370 790533 730478 732762 732831 732703 730627 730676

Village Contacts.

Cut out this page and keep it by your phone.

BARNS GREEN TRANSPORT HELP SCHEME Joyce Groves 01403 730165 BARNS GREEN HALF MARATHON Sue Thomas 01403 249470 racesecbghm@btinternet.com BARNS GREEN PLAYERS Bridget Tidey 01403 730339 bridget.tidey@gmail.com BELLRINGERS Carol Clarke 01403 730047 tim@barnsgreen.plus.com BIG MAG bigmag@barnsgreen.com Commercial Ads 01403 731182 advertising@barnsgreen.com Magazine distribution 01403 731722 distribution@barnsgreen.com Sports Editor sports@barnsgreen.com BROWNIES Fiona Christer 01403 738806 markchrister@btinternet.com GUIDES Karen Jordan 01403 252270 karenasthana@live.co.uk CHURCH - Lay Reader Carol Shepherd 01403 730001 carol@shepherdbg.plus.com CHURCH WARDEN Wendy Dorkings 07761 983635 enquiries@stnicolas.uk.net COUNTY COUNCILLOR Amanda Jupp 01403 741542 amanda.jupp@westsussex.gov.uk CRICKET CLUB Martin Hennock 01403 730462 martin@hennock1.plus.com CRICKET CLUB - COLTS Will Haynes 01403 730682 WHaynes68@aol.com DISTRICT COUNCILLORS Stuart Ritchie 01403 270988 Stuart.Ritchie@horsham.gov.uk Tricia Youtan 01403 790669 Tricia.Youtan@horsham.gov.uk FOOTBALL CLUB Pete Walker 07783 442 1033 piwibond007@yahoo.co.uk BARNS GREEN PRIMARY SCHOOL Simon Simmons 01403 730614 office@barnsgreen.org.uk LOCAL VOCALS Jenny Bailey 07792049721 jenniferalicebailey@gmail.com MONDAY CLUB Eve Barrett 01403 730182 evebarrett@talktalk.net

MOTHERS’ UNION Margaret Bailey 01403 790866 NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Peter Carpenter 01403 730627 pcarpenter@nhs.net PARENT & TODDLER GROUP Anne-Marie Hobbs 01403 731192 anne_marie_hobbs@hotmail.com PARISH COUNCIL - CHAIRMAN Penny Simpson 01403 731019 AppleTuppy@aol.com PARISH COUNCIL CLERK Jan Critchley 01403 731596 : jancritchley@itchpc.freeserve.co.uk PLAYGROUP Bev Liley 01403 732831 playgroup@barnsgreen.com RAINBOWS Fiona Christer 01403 738806 markchrister@btinternet.com RUGBY CLUB Bill Bailey 01403 730068 fiveelmtrees@btopenworld.com SCOUTS Paul Cooper 01403 588632 shipleyscouts@gmail.com SHORT MAT BOWLS Eve Barrett 01403 730182 evebarrett@talktalk.net SOCIAL CLUB Trevor Courquin 01403 731745 barnsgreenclub@hotmail.com STOOLBALL (Ladies) Ann Tingley 01403 730236 TENNIS CLUB Monica Hargrave 01403 730024 monica.hargrave@btinternet.com VILLAGE HALL - BOOKINGS www.barnsgreenvillagehall.co.uk bookings@bgvillagehall.plus.com 01403 731003 VILLAGE TRUST & FIELD COMMITTEE Martin Hargrave 01403 730024 martin.hargrave3@btinternet.com WI Daphne Lindfield 01403 791258 YOUTH CLUB Simon Gale 01403 731003 youth@bgvillagehall.plus.com

Check your contact details please!

If your local group is listed here please check that your details are correct and contact the editor with corrections.

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Julian Francis Carpenter and Joiner For all that’s good in wood

Mareland Farm Two Mile Ash Road Bookcases, wardrobes, fitted furniture, Purpose made joinery Barns Green Horsham Tel. 01403 731791 Sussex, RH13 0PZ Email: yarrooba@aol.com

TREE SURGERY Felling Pruning Reductions

Climbing Stump Grinding

JONATHAN CARTER

Emily White Personal Trainer Sports Massage Therapist 07341 826 668

Itchingfield NPTC City & Guilds Qualified & Insured

07732 668518 DRY LOGS DELIVERED

Copyright: Barns Green Community Publications

The BIG Mag is published in Barns Green by Barns Green Community Publications.

Email: bigmag@barnsgreen.com

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