BIG Mag January 2017

January 2017

www.barnsgreen.com Published by Barns Green Community Publications

STOP TRAFFIC SPEEDING

THROUGH VILLAGE !

Concern expressed at ‘anti-social’ driving.

Full story on page 12. Editorial on page 3.

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

Email: bigmag@barnsgreen.com . To advertise email: advertising@barnsgreen.com Sports pages; sports@barnsgreen.com Garden pages: gardening@barnsgreen.com

Christ’s Hospital School Performing Arts Events

Friday 3rd Feb – Jazz & Blues Night Hugely popular cabaret style evening in CH’s own ‘jazz club’.

Thursday 9th Feb – Alan Hollinghust Booker Prize winning author ‘In Conversation’.

Friday 24th Feb – On The Edge This wonderful comedy show explores all those moments in life when we are On the Edge!

Sunday 5th March – Band Concert The famous CH Concert Band, plus the Training Band in concert.

Tuesday 7th March – Stephen Hough Piano Recital Internationally acclaimed concert pianist, writer, composer and artist Stephen Hough performs at CH. Box Office 01403 247434

Website: www.christs-hospital.org.uk Email: boxoffice@christs-hospital.org.uk

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BIG Mag Editorial column.

BIG Mag front page headline:

STOP TRAFFIC SPEEDING THROUGH VILLAGE !

It seems that some roads in the village have become more dangerous because cars are being driven too fast. The recent installation of "Traffic Gates" at entrance points to the village is the first of several anti-speeding measures to be introduced: traffic surveys will be carried out over the next few weeks.

Have you experienced a problem with drivers speeding through the village? How do you think this should be tackled? Email the BIG Mag with your views… and see the news from the Parish Council on page 12.

Guidelines for submitting articles to the BIG Mag. When writing articles for the BIG Mag please keep to a maximum of 400 words, (preferably less than 200 words) and send by email using Microsoft Word. Deadline for submitting your copy is the 15th day of each month.

We welcome all contributions of local stories, events etc. sent to the BIG Mag but please be aware that material is included in the magazine entirely at the discretion of the Editor and it may be altered or shortened without consultation.

Advertising deadline: Deadline for advertising copy and payment is the 10th day of each month.

Roger Stamp. Editor. The BIG Mag.

Email: bigmag@barnsgreen.com

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Itchingfield and Barns Green Neighbourhood Plan

Call for Sites Noon Friday 24th February 2017 Itchingfield Parish Council is preparing a Neighbourhood Plan under the provisions of the Localism Act 2012.

As part of this work, the Itchingfield Parish Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group now invites you to put forward land which you wish the Steering Group to consider for further development.

If you wish your site to be considered as part of the neighbourhood planning process then please contact the Clerk to the Itchingfield Parish Council ; by email to jancritchley@itchpc.freeserve.co.uk or by letter to The Parish Clerk, Itchingfield Parish Neighbourhood Plan, c/o 14 Trout Lane, Barns Green, West Sussex RH13 0QD Please provide full details of the land that you wish to promote, the use for which you wish the land to be considered (housing/employment/mixed use) and any community benefits which the site could provide.

Further details of our requirements can be obtained from the Parish Clerk (as above)

All call for site submissions must be received by Itchingfield Parish Council by noon 24th February 2017.

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1ST BARNS GREEN AND ITCHINGFIELD RAINBOWS AND BROWNIES Happy New Year from everyone at Rainbows, Brownies and Guides. Our year ended with three great Christmas parties.

The Guides went off to Horsham and enjoyed a good night at Smith and Western.

Plenty of fun, good food, gossip and crackers jokes!

Rainbows enjoyed various crafts, plenty of glitter, party tea with crackers, and a few Christmas games. Our Brownies also made plenty of Christmas crafts to take home and thoroughly enjoyed a game of indoor snowballs. We were also able to enroll our new Brownies, who did particularly well in front of a larger audience of parents munching mince pies, and a enjoying a bit of Brownies Christmas singing.

Reflecting on the last 12 months, the girls have had many opportunities to experience new adventures; ranging from baking, canoeing, swimming, knitting, pottery painting, reindeer run, Remembrance service, bell ringing to name a few. Perhaps more importantly, has been the chance to develop their skills and grow in confidence. As a Leader, it is fantastic to witness and be part of the journey - watching the girls grow and develop in so many different ways. Some of the children join our units very shy or not knowing anyone – a daunting experience, regardless of age. To see them being included, making new friends, become a team player and then have the confidence to lead other girls within activities. Girls, from as young as 5, stood in front of a large congregation reading prayers.

Many helped at the Half Marathon, working hard, cheering on runners and congratulating finishers; a great show of confidence and starting to understand about helping others and joining in community events. The next 12 months should continue to add to their growth, experiences and abilities.

My time at Brownies I had lots of fun at Brownies. One of my favourite things was going to Horsham to do pottery painting. Brownies has been life changing for me. I have made lots of new friends and will miss them all. We have done lots of cool things like sleepovers, Amberley museum, pets at home, the seaside and lots more beside all that. Although a little nervous, I am looking forward to my new journey at Guides. I would like to thank my leaders for helping me throughout Brownies and hope to see them in the future.

Millie Age 10.

For Rainbows, please register as early as possible. There is no obligation to take a place when it comes up. It is much easier to obtain a place, the earlier you register.

To volunteer or register your daughter’s interest visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/joinus. For more details please ring Fiona 738806.

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St Nicolas Church, Itchingfield.

Services at St Nicolas unless otherwise stated.

January 2017 Sunday Services

St Nicolas Church, Itchingfield.

1st January 11am Holy Communion 8th January 8am Holy Communion (BCP) 6pm Songs of Praise 15th January 11am Holy Communion 22nd January 8am Holy Communion (BCP) 10am All Age Worship in Barns Green Village Hall 29th January 11am Holy Communion Every Wednesday Evening Prayer 5pm in Barns Green ———————————————————————————————-

St Nicolas Songs of Praise Sunday 8th January 2017 6pm.

If you have a favourite hymn and would like to join us on the 8th January to sing with us, please choose from the list in the Barns Green Village Store and we will pick the 6 most popular to sing that evening. Last date to choose is Friday 30th December.

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St Nicolas Church - Thoughts from your Vicar.

New Year First of all, a Happy New Year to you all, may God bless you in 2017.

While the start of the liturgical calendar is the first Sunday of Advent, January 1 remains a popular global holiday for celebrating the New Year. (It has Christian origins too, since the Gregorian calendar was introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582).

Rev. Sandra Hall

Many thoughts go through one's head at this time of year.

Reflections on the past, prospects for the future and even things that we could have done better, we resolve to do at the outset of 2017.

Our Scriptures are full of exhortations to renewal – of our minds, and hearts and our relationship to God and to each other. ‘Behold, I make all things new’; ‘a new heaven and a new earth’; ‘put off the old self…and put on the new’. While it might seem ironic to say it, when it takes so long in the Church to change anything, change is the normal state for Christians. We know we’ve not arrived at the full maturity of Christ towards which we strive, and that we are always and only in the process of becoming what God would have us be. The fundamental spiritual truth for Christians is: change is all there is.

So when you’re pumping iron, or running marathons, or scrambling across the downs on your mountain bike (or none of the above in my case…) remember that our new beginnings are not only about fitness of body, or even only about fitness of body and mind: our spiritual health and fitness needs attending to as well.

With that in mind, there is one thing we can do, one thing that will make a difference to everything else we do; remember the verse from Deuteronomy 6:5 " ...love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength". Jesus said similar words in Matthew 22, but he added “and love your neighbour as you love yourself." If we colour everything we do with love as those words suggest, we will surely make a difference this year.

I am going to try this year, will you join me by recalling those words as often as you can?

May you receive peace, health and prosperity from the Lord this year out of His love for you.

With love in Christ, Revd Sandra Hall

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LOCAL SPORTS NEWS Contact our Sports Editor, Barry Hearnshaw by email: sports@barnsgreen.com SPORTING OBITUARY:ANTHONY CHARLES DUMBRILL Tony Dumbrill, “Dumbers” to his many friends, was a keen village sportsman from the moment he could kick a football, lift a cricket bat or strike a golf ball. He was highly regarded in West Sussex, which was evident at his funeral when 300 plus attend to pay their respects. Among the many tributes was one which read: “One of life’s true gentlemen who always had time for people. Memories last forever and the ones I have I will cherish mate. The world became a worse place after hearing the news”.

Tony started representing his home village in the early 60s and later in 1964, Barns Green when he met Sue his wife. A talented footballer and cricketer who encouraged many individuals to participate in their chosen sport. He led by example and motivated both Barns Green teams to win many “Trophies” over the 30 plus years he represented the teams in the village. He captained both cricket and football teams, played on the wing for the football team and was an all-rounder for the cricket team.

In 2000 he was voted Barns Greens footballer of the 20th century. He was proud to later play with his son Jay and watch his Grandson Ben play for the village.

Born in Fernhurst in Hampshire and trained as an electrical engineer working for BT for over 25 years. He will be very sadly missed by his wife Sue, sons Lee and Jay and grandchildren Ben, Josh and Macie.

Born January 1945. Died November 2016 DARTS BARNS GREEN GO TOP OF DIVISION ONE Barns Green recently visited the King's Arms which produced a 4 -4 league draw.

The first round of the cup competition brought the strong Rising Sun side to the Green. The Sun were too strong for the Green who went down 5 -2. Returning to the league action, Southwater were the next visitors. This produced a stunning 7 - 1 victory (Kev Bance 141 outshot and a 180 for the Green) and sent the Green top of Division One having played one more match than rivals The Rising Sun. Another visit to Billingshurst, this time to play the King's Head, brought another victory this time 6 -2 and an excellent evening all round for the Green. Of note were two ton plus finishes for Ron Clarke (114 and 115) and a 107 for J. Coxon.

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Division One:

SNOOKER Barns Green A are enjoying first division action, lying 5th, having played 9 of their 20 games and only 4pts behind Roffey in 2nd position. Good performances from Steve Frost, Jason Courquin and Veteran Roy Francis have ensured this year could be a vintage season.

Barns Green B and C teams in the Third Division are in 5th and 6th position. In the B team Brian Muncer with 71 % success, and Andy High and Ben Hill both with 63% success are only 7 points off top spot after 8 games. Barns Green C are only 2 points off the B team, with Matt Spencer, Jon Bacon and Dave Liley providing fine performances.

All three teams still have everything ti fight for and good be in medal positions at the end of the season.

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Barns Green Half Marathon and 10k choose St Catherine’s Hospice St Catherine’s Hospice is again to be the official charity for the Barns Green Half Marathon & 10k. The 2017 event will take place on Sunday 24th September and it will be the 35th running of the Barns Green Half Marathon and the second year of the new 10 kilometer race which was introduced for the first time this year. The Barns Green Half Marathon Committee developed a very good relationship with St Catherine’s Hospice and decided unanimously to support this outstanding local charity.

St Catherine’s Hospice is dedicated to providing expert end of life care and support to local people, their families, friends and carers. For over 30 years it has been providing high quality hospice care, free of charge, to people living in Crawley, Horsham, Mid Sussex and East Surrey. St Catherine’s responds to the needs of each individual, helping people achieve the best possible quality of life.

In late October, seven members of the Half Marathon Committee were Half Marathon committee members Nigel Currie and invited to the hospice in Crawley Alan Lambkin present a cheque for £7,500 to Michaela along with representatives of the Clements of St. Catherine's Hospice.

Reigate Half Marathon to learn more about how it operates. It was a visit which provided real insight and showed the passion and total dedication of the staff and volunteers that provide this essential local service. Both races supported the charity and it was announced that a total of £18,000 had been raised by the Barns Green and Reigate races in 2016.

For further details on how to take part in the race just visit the Barns Green Half Marathon website; barnsgreen-half.org.uk —————————————————————————————————

BARNS GREEN & ITCHINGFIELD W.I. Our speaker in November was Doug Easton who gave an interesting and amusing illustrated talk on life in Victorian times.

He explained how major events affected the population, of the many inventions, both curious and useful and he described how fashions changed, people entertained themselves and of the growing consumerism.

In December 13 of us had a delicious Christmas lunch at Random Hall, the food, service and company all being excellent!

Our next meeting will be at Sandra Morfey’s house where we will be reading a selection of prose and poetry.

Our meetings take place on the 3rd Thursday each month at 2.30pm and are in the village hall unless otherwise indicated. Visitors will be made very welcome.

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ITCHINGFIELD TOWER CONTRIBUTES TO MAMMOTH FUNDRAISING EVENT One November afternoon you may have heard the bells at Itchingfield being rung for 45 minutes. The ring was to raise money for the Anthony Nolan Trust and Blood Wise and this particular campaign, Fight Back Against Blood Cancer, was started by Julie McDonnell, (from East Sussex), a serving soldier in the Blues and Royals who was diagnosed with leukaemia in June 2015. Whilst being treated with a bone marrow transplant she discovered that all second stem cell transplants in England had been suspended because of lack of funding. Julie decided to raise money so that all children needing a second transplant (all children with leukaemia do) would get one.

She began raising money through bell ringing by getting corporate sponsorship, having been given a target to ring 100 quarter peals (this lasts approximately 45 minutes) for £10.000 by Christmas 2016. This target was reached fairly quickly and so the bar was raised to 260 rings for even more money.

In all Julie has now raised 2.8 million pounds which now pays for every child in England with leukaemia to have the Julie McDonell ringing the second bone marrow transplant when they need it. She bells at Bexhill herself has been told her cancer is terminal and was refused a 3rd bone marrow transplant. The army will fund a 3rd one for her.

Although she had a full blood transfusion only 2 days earlier she was ringing at 4 different towers the day I met her at Itchingfield. The ring there raised an amazing £9000. She is an incredible woman, brave and thoughtful for others and she has been nominated for a Hero’s Reward at the ceremony which takes place in London on the day of writing this.

You can find more information about Julie and the campaign she started by going on YouTube: http://youtu.be/hynnZ5evDJw Miriam Coghill ———————————————–——-———————————————————— SECRETARY NEEDED FOR VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Duties are mainly recording the minutes from committee meetings, maintaining the on-line document database and dealing with correspondence to and from the committee. Shorthand is most definitely not needed, but if you have it you might find it useful. The retiring Secretary will be pleased to help the new Secretary in whichever way they need. The Committee is a largely autonomous sub-committee of the Village Trust. We are all volunteers and meet between 8 and 10 times a year to discuss issues involving the hall, its maintenance and its use.

If you are interested please contact Jane West (Chairperson) on 01403 730493 or Nicolette Goddard (Retiring Secretary) on 01403 734408 email: nicolette.goddard@btinternet.com .

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News from the Parish Council

CONCERN EXPRESSED AT TRAFFIC SPEEDING THROUGH VILLAGE. The Parish Council has been very concerned at the level of anti social driving and speeding in and around Barns Green and know this is shared by the majority of residents.

The recent installation of the "Traffic Gates" was only the first in a number of things we are looking at to address this problem.

Four traffic surveys have been commissioned, and these will be located at various locations around the village. They will provide important information which will include the speed of vehicles. It is hoped they will be in place in January or February 2017 and will run for seven days. The Parish Council will then be provided with the results.

This is such an important issue that the Parish Council has appointed a small sub committee who will see what further measures can be taken.

This will be their sole responsibility, and input from residents with their suggestions will be sought. Further information will follow shortly Penny Simpson, Itchingfield Parish Council ——————————————————— Itchingfield Parish Council – Neighbourhood Plan Itchingfield Parish Council is now well advanced with its Neighbourhood Plan. Last year a Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group was set up under the Chairmanship of Ian Walker. Neighbourhood Plans is a relatively new concept designed to give local communities the chance to decide where they would like new homes, shops and offices to be built, have their say on what those new buildings should look like and grant permission for any new buildings they want to see go ahead. It is a government initiative set up under the Provisions of the Localism Act 2012.

Since the establishment of the Steering Group, the members have been working extremely hard in different groups tackling specific issues and as a collective to establish the best possible set of recommendations, ideas and potential outcomes for the Itchingfield parish which includes the village of Barns Green.

Last July a household survey was conducted with the help of Action in Rural Sussex (AiRs) which aimed to address a wide variety of issues and concerns among residents. There was an extremely encouraging 41% response and the responses were analysed and assessed and these have provided invaluable information and insight for the Steering Group going forward.

This was followed up with another public meeting held at the Village Hall in late October when details on the feedback from the survey were revealed and discussed.

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Again this was very well supported with over a hundred people in attendance and plenty of constructive input and debate on a wide number of issues.

The Steering Group has now issued a “Call for Sites” in which interested parties are asked to put forward any land that they wish to be considered for housing, business and recreational use along with any community benefits which these sites could provide.

Chairman of Itchingfield Parish Council, Penny Simpson commented, “I am delighted with the progress that we have made with our Neighbourhood Plan. Ian Walker and his team have done an outstanding job and the response and interest from the residents has shown just how important planning issues are particularly in a small community like ours”.

For further information or if you wish your site to be considered as part of the neighbourhood planning process then please contact the Clerk to the Itchingfield Parish Council: by email to jancritchley@itchpc.freeserve.co.uk or by letter to The Parish Clerk, Itchingfield Parish Neighbourhood Plan, c/o 14 Trout Lane, Barns Green, West Sussex RH13 0QD

IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM MUNTHAM HOUSE SCHOOL A very important issue has been raised by Health and Safety Officers and West Sussex County Council with regard to dogs fouling on the school grounds. There have been further concerns about large dogs running around on school grounds, frightening children and staff.

Whilst Muntham House School tries to be as good a neighbour as possible, we must insist that all dogs are kept on a leash and on designated footpaths around the school grounds.

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Merve Goddard 01403 734408 merve.goddard@btinternet.com Mary Hallett ww1@barnsgreen.com

The war was all consuming, and even small villages like Barns Green were being subsumed by the ever growing controls and requirements brought about by the need to sustain the war effort. The residents of Itchingfield parish continued with a multitude of fundraising efforts, which were utterly unrelenting in their call on the purses, efforts and time of the population.

Even children were involved and some, like the Pilbeam brothers, gave their own possessions, sending their mouth organs to the Navy. When they received a letter of thanks from the Ship that had received their gifts, their kindness was reported in the Itchingfield Parish Magazine…….

We print the following two letters. Perhaps other children could do something in the same way to show that we do not forget our sailors who are guarding our shores.

Toat Hill, Slinfold, July 16th 1916 Dear Admiral Jellicoe - My little brother Cecil, aged 7, and myself, aged 8 ½ , are sending you two mouth organs for the sailors to help to cheer them ; they are not quite new, but our mother thought the sailors would like to have them as we have two cousins in the Navy, but we do not know which ships they are on. Please will you let us know if you get them safe? With love to you and all the dear sailors.

We are your loving little friends. Arthur Henry and Cecil Ernest Pilbeam.

(Now living at Barns Green)

H.M.S. Iron Duke, 20th July 1916 I am directed by the Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, Commander-in-Chief, Grand Fleet, to acknowledge the receipt of and to thank you for your kind gifts of mouth organs which is greatly appreciated, and has been distributed amongst the men of H.M.S. Iron Duke, who are most grateful for your kind thought. Sydney Searle, Fleet Distribution Officer.

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The Barns Green Pantomime.

DICK WHITTINGTON Performance dates: Friday 13th & Saturday 14th January Friday 20th & Saturday 21st January Barns Green Players Patrons Programme

As we all look forward to this year’s panto; if you want to be sure of getting tickets for our shows in the future, why not become a Patron of Barns Green Players. You could even give this to someone as a new year’s present.

Details : http://www.barnsgreenplayers.co.uk/html/patron.html Being a Patron entitles you to a free ticket to our two adult productions each year, when you purchase your tickets you will also receive a voucher to exchange for a free drink at the bar at one or our evening performances, or a free tea or coffee at a matinee performance. For pantomimes you will also receive a voucher to exchange for a free programme.

Also as part of the package we will give you access to priority booking of tickets (7 days before public sale) and access to our members area where we keep past show videos and pictures.

Open Evening Why not come along to our Open Evening on February 7th at the Village Hall from 7.30pm.

Over the years Barns Green Players have put on countless performances ranging from Shakespeare to pantomimes. We always strive to make our performances as professional as possible and have built a reputation for quality acting, costume and sets. We are not a large group but are lucky to have such skilled and committed members. Our talented backstage crew designs sets and costumes but everyone gets involved with painting, sewing and making refreshments! We aim to put on at least two or three performances every year; a comedy two-act play as part of a 'bring your own supper evening', a pantomime and junior productions. We also have regular social events. We are always looking for new members. Joining the Players is a great way to expand your group of friends. If you fancy joining but the stage is not necessarily for you, then perhaps you would prefer behind the scenes in technical, back stage, make-up, costumes, props or even just making the tea!

Involvement in amateur theatre offers the perfect release from the stresses of everyday life and is a fun way to meet new friends. At the end of each production we have a party that always wraps up each show perfectly.

Email: admin@barnsgreenplayers.co.uk Website: www.barnsgreenplayers.co.uk 15

BARNS GREEN ‘GREEN FINGERS’ Our page for local gardening enthusiasts.

Our gardening reporter is Barry Hearnshaw.

————————— GARDEN OF THE MONTH Chartwell Garden is Sir Winston Churchill's garden, it has a fine site and a calm dignified air. The style is Arts and Crafts, with a grass terrace in front of the house, a walled garden to one side and an 'informal' area on the other. It was designed by Sir Winston and Lady Churchill, with the Malborough Pavilion designed by Philip Tilden.

Sir Winston built the garden walls and a summerhouse himself. He had lakes built and had to live elsewhere during the 2nd World War because Chartwell in Kent was visible and easily identified by German bombers. Chartwell was indeed bombed during the war.

Sir Winston Churchill admiring his swimming pool.

Churchill’s second attempt at a swimming pool is now a haven for wildlife.

The Rock garden is a particular highlight, the feature caught Lady Churchill's eye at the Chelsea Flower Show in 1948. She liked it so much the designer Gavin Jones gave it to her as a gift and she only paid for the transport. The design is a semicircular wall comprising massive lumps of Forest of Dean sandstone with the stream cascading over the rock face and into a pool below to represent a natural stone outcrop. Cascading down from the rock garden to find Churchill's swimming pool. In the early years, the Churchills used the lakes for swimming until the oval concrete pool was constructed in the 1930s. With his usual thoroughness, Churchill took the advice from his scientist friend, Lindemann, on the amount of water needed to fill it and from a chemist on the correct chemicals to keep it clean.

One of the benefits of visiting Chartwell is dogs are welcome. Chartwell loves dogs Take your furry companion along and stroll around the garden and woods. Enjoy your visit.

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PLANT OF THE MONTH

Sarcococca (Christmas Box, Sweet Box) An evergreen shrub, comes in various forms, in the way of species and varieties. Some may have purple stems to enhance the plant, foliage usually dark green and narrow shaped. Flowers borne in small clusters, within leaf axils. Pink in bud, opening to white and fragrant. One plant can have both male and female flowers, which produce dark berried fruit in Spring.

An ideal plant for normal or woodland conditions. Tolerant of shade, but can be grown in open areas. Soil needs to be moist in both environments.

Report by Mark Pearce Your Friendly Local Nurseryman

Jobs for the month of January Coldest Month

Frost, rainfall and winds are increasingly common, sunshine hours are much reduced and it can be bitter with a risk of snow. You may not want to be working outside at this time of year, but luckily there's not a lot to do. Keep an eye on winter protection, and if you have a greenhouse, make sure the heater works.

10 jobs this month 1 Recycle your Christmas tree by shredding it for mulch 2 Clean pots and greenhouses ready for spring 3 Dig over any vacant plots that have not been dug already 4 Repair and re-shape lawn edges 5 Inspect stored tubers of Dahlia, Begonia and Canna for rots or drying out 6 Prune apple and pear trees. Start forcing rhubarb 7 Plan your vegetable crop rotations for the coming season 8 Keep putting out food and water for hungry birds

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New Venture Bible Study meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday in the month at Slinfold Chapel, 10-30 for an hour. It is open to anyone with a Christian Faith or seeking to no more about the truth in an informal setting. We have members from the Baptist Church, URC, St Nicolas, St Peter’s, and seekers.

There is always tea/coffee, home-made biscuits to start with, so come a few minutes earlier if you would like refreshments. We start with prayer, a hymn and then a Bible reading which leads to discussion of the passage, ending with open prayer.

Our first date for 2017 is 10th Jan. Then 14th and 28th Feb, 14th and 28th March.

Ring or email Carol for further info on 01403 730001 carol_shepherd46@hotmail.co.uk ————————————————————————————————————————————

Barns Green Youth Club

Volunteer opportunity

Can anyone help us? We currently need someone to come and be the Club Secretary (the main tasks are to send out the agenda and to take and distribute the minutes for our termly meetings). If you could help with this small but important role it would be very appreciated. Please let us know asap.

Funding update

We would like to thank the Parish Council for agreeing to provide us with a grant to be able to pay our youth workers and buy new equipment for the coming year. The Parish Council grant is our main source of finance so their continued support is much appreciated. Thank you to Nicola Fryatt for representing us at the meeting.

Also, thank you to our other vital financial supporters this year who include The Half Marathon Committee, BIG Mag, Billingshurst Lions Club and committee member Lucinda Potten who was sponsored to ride in the Ride London-Surrey 100 mile cycle up some very steep hills! All this support is vital to keeping our club going.

Are you in Years 7-11? Come and join us at Barns Green Youth Club Thursdays during term time. 7pm-9pm at Barns Green Village Hall.

Our sessions include table tennis, table football, various sports, cooking, circus skills, film nights, karaoke and arts and crafts. Just £1.50 per session.

See http://www.bgyc.co.uk/about-bgyc/ or contact Ian Lea for more information at ianlea@bgyc.co.uk

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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.

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

Barns Green Playgroup A small village playgroup for 2-5yr olds. Fun activities for all children.

Ofsted registered. Professional, DBS checked, trained staff.

Warm welcoming staff. Safe environment.

Opening hours: Mon &Thurs 9am-1pm. Tues, Wed & Fri 9am-3pm

For details please contact either: Tel: 01403 730093 (Village Hall) or Bev Liley 07881 728007 / 01403 732831

All groups are at Barns Green Village Hall, Muntham Drive, Barns Green RH13 0PT

FRENCH HOLIDAY HOUSE DORDOGNE (Sarlat area).

SLEEPS 12 (en suites). POOL. Edge of pretty village with shops & restaurants.

250m from the river.

Canoeing, cycling, castles, beautiful countryside. www.dordognehol.com tel. 01903 816726

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Itchingfield: 01403 791370

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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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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

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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

Sports Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Baby Massage, Relaxation Massage and Thai Foot Massage. HOLISTIC FACIALS using Neal’s Yard Products and Anti Aging Facial Massage techniques. Neal’s Yard Products and Pamper Parties also available.

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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 30

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 Daphne Lindfield  01403 791258 BARNS GREEN HALF MARATHON Sue Parillon  07833 784 961  racesecbghm@btinternet.com BARNS GREEN PLAYERS Philippa Berry 01403 730742  pjberry9@btinternet.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 Gardening  gardening@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 Tony West  01403 730493  enquiries@stnicolas.uk.net CHURCH CHOIR & TABLE TOP SHOP Mags Fisher  01403 790717  magsfisher@btinternet.com 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 Ian Lea  01403 732277  ianlea@bgyc.co.uk TRANSPORT SCHEME Daphne Lindfield  01403 791258

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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 CENTRAL & SOUTH SUSSEX CITIZENS ADVICE  0344 477 1171 www.cassca.org.uk COMPASS BUSES  01903 690025  www.compass-travel.co.uk ELECTRICITY (EMERGENCIES)  0845 770 8090 or dial 105  www.southern-electric.co.uk ENVIRONMENT AGENCY FLOODLINE  0845 988 1188  www.environment-agency.co.uk GAS (EMERGENCIES) - SMELL GAS?  0800 111 999 AGE CONCERN “HELP AT HOME” SERVICE  01403 751322  helpathomenorth@ageukhorshamdistrict.org.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  0345 404 0506 (National consumer helpline) 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 If any of these details are incorrect please inform the editor of the BIG Mag.

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