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Contents Comment Summer Events Planned Fundraising For Local School Celebrating 85th Anniversary Help Raise Funds For Local Hospice Work Experience In Marketing Pets’ Corner Home Interiors Sussex Miscellany Recipe Book Reviews Health Technology Finance Gardening Staycation Census Deadline End of April Puzzles Page Discounts & Offers Advertisement Index & Puzzle Answers

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COMMENT

SERVING THE COMMUNITY

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s the editor I would like to welcome you to the first edition of Billingshurst Pages which will have 11,038 copies distributed

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Carnah Publications currently publishes Burgess Hill Pages, Crawley Pages North, Crawley Pages South, Haywards Heath Pages, Horsham Pages North, Horsham Pages South, Southwater Pages and by publishing in Billingshurst enables us to extend our coverage of West Sussex thus attracting

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This publication would not be possible without the support of all the companies placing advertisements in this issue and I urge you to support them in return by quoting ‘Billingshurst Pages’ when you purchase any goods or services.

I would like to say at the outset that this magazine is ‘your magazine’ serving the residents of Billingshurst by keeping you informed of everything in the District. The magazine will have no political affiliations and is open to anyone in the locality to contribute news, views and articles. I look forward to serving the community of Billingshurst.

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LOXWOOD MEADOW

SUMMER EVENTS PLANNED

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ptimistic and excited” is how Danny Bacon, organiser of the Loxwood Joust, Loxwood Drive in Movies and the Jazz Gin and Blues music festival described their mood as they plan the 2021 programme of events for the Loxwood Meadow.

Home to The Loxwood Joust for the past 9 years, this summer the tranquil Loxwood Meadow is getting set to hold the much loved festival of mediaeval mayhem, along with a Jazz, Gin and Blues music festival and the Loxwood Drive in Movie experience.

With full adherence to all Covid guidelines being met, the Loxwood Meadow team are busy once again planning, plotting and creating the stunning backdrop to these well-loved events. And, when government permission is granted for larger events to resume, the gates can open to welcome friends old and new, to experience the magic that is the Loxwood Meadow.

The dates for the Loxwood Meadow’s unique, iconic and exciting summer events are: The Country Brocante – June TBC Loxwood Drive in Movies – 19th July through to the 1st August Jazz, Gin and Blues – Sunday 1st August The Loxwood Joust - 7th, 8th 14th & 15th August For more information, please visit the Loxwood Meadow website www.loxwoodmeadow.co.uk

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SPRING LIVE! SET TO GO AHEAD

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planned this year on 24th and 25th April.

Organised by the South of England Agricultural Society—a charity that showcases agriculture and other related land-based industries to the public, while funding and supporting education and countryside learning—the show has been deemed a ‘Good to Go’ venue by Visit England. Adhering to strict Covid-19 regulations, visitor numbers to the Showground will be restricted but Spring Live! will celebrate the great British outdoors this year more than ever. Tickets to Spring Live! 2021 will be limited and must be booked at www.seas.org.uk before arrival.

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FUNDRAISING EFFORT

FUNDRAISING FOR LOCAL SCHOOL “

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e got in touch with the lovely Abi Smith, a local mum whose family were so inspired by the achievement of Captain Sir Tom Moore, that they decided to do their own 100 laps!

This is what she had to say:'In honour of Captain Tom, the children and I wanted to do something “100” times. We decided that doing 100 laps of our block, which is 0.6 miles would be a great challenge! We wanted to raise money for Billingshurst Primary School as they have missed out on so much fundraising opportunities due to Covid-19.

And so we began! Walking, skipping, cycling, dancing, scooting, we made our way around the block 100 times and the support we received was phenomenal. We had good luck cards, chocolates and cakes donated too to keep us going and after

completing 70 laps on Saturday, we knew after a good nights sleep, we would be able to finish the final 30 on Sunday without too much trouble, even though it was tremendously cold!

We have been overwhelmed with support and to date have raised over £1800 for the school. We didn’t expect to get anything near £500 so it’s just unbelievable. If you would like to contribute, please visit www.justgiving.com/campaign/bpslibrary

H O R S H A M D I S T R I C T C O M M U N I T Y C L I M AT E F U N D

APPLY FOR CLIMATE FUNDING

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n July 2020 Horsham District Council launched a

the crowd and get involved in this vital climate change

Horsham District Community Climate Fund. This fund

work. Fund applications can be related to any of the

was set up to enable voluntary and community

following themes:

groups to work on projects to help reduce carbon

• Energy – such as reducing consumption and increasing

levels locally, reduce the use of resources such as energy

the use of renewable energy

and water, and to encourage the minimisation of

• Water – such as reducing consumption and reducing

waste.

the threats from flooding

After a successful first round of applications, several groups were awarded funding including Greening

• Waste minimisation – including reusing and recycling resources, for example using composting bins

Steyning for the Greening Steyning 2030 Project,

• Biodiversity – increasing wildlife, such as the creation

Horsham’s Springboard who purchased Smart radiator

of pocket parks and community orchards

valves to improve the energy efficiency of their

• Sustainable transport – such as encouraging cycling

building; St Mark’s Church, Holbrook, Sustainable

and walking.

Henfield who are introducing Zerowaste bins around

Find out more and apply for funding at

Henfield, and Transition Horsham Community

www.horsham.gov.uk/climate-and-

Allotment.

environment/community-climate-fund

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Or email your enquiries to Horsham District Council at community.development@horsham.gov.uk

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THE CAPITOL

CELEBRATING 85TH ANNIVERSARY October 1937 but the cinema retained its name as The Ritz for just over 30 years.

1967 saw the second face as the cinema was renamed the ABC during a two week run of My Fair Lady to give a clearer brand image. In the 1970s due to a decline in attendance, the cinema was added to ABC's list for disposal. Horsham District Council acquired the site in January 1982 and ran it as a cinema until November 1983. The Council planned an elaborate conversion into a theatre and cinema for the town, t’s nearly 85 years since Horsham’s much-loved

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replacing the former 1923 Capitol Theatre, originally

entertainment venue first opened its doors in June

situated originally in London Road (and later in Medwin

1936, back then as a cinema called The Ritz with the

Walk), which was to be demolished in 1983 for the

above photo showing the building a week after

construction of a Marks & Spencer store on the site. By

opening. During those years the building has had four

December 1984 the building had it’s third name above

“faces” and has always played a big role in the history

the doors - Horsham Arts Centre.

of Horsham’s entertainment.

The original foyer and a portion of the former rear

Built by Hall Beddall & Co Ltd it was owned and

stalls of the cinema were rebuilt into a new larger foyer

operated by Union Cinemas. The building company

and art gallery, whilst the remainder of the rear stalls of

prided themselves on using local labour and materials

the former cinema were converted into a new 126 seat

and construction was completed in a remarkable six

cinema, again called The Ritz. The former cafe, on the

months beating Horsham’s Odeon Cinema which

first floor of the original cinema, along with the circle

opened four months later. Mr L H Parsons MBE FRIBA

foyer and the rear of the circle were converted into a

of Messrs Godman & Kay designed the building, with

new cafe with bar and additional art gallery space. The

some beautiful art-deco style features internally, for

front of the circle of the original cinema was extended

cinema use only without a stage and a capacity for

forward and a new stage and fly tower were

1086 people on two levels, stalls and one circle. The

constructed on vacant land behind the screen of the

total building cost was just under £30,000.

original cinema. After this work was completed the

One interesting feature of The Ritz was a Compton

new theatre, still with much of The Ritz cinema's

theatre organ which provided live music and sound

original art deco auditorium plasterwork in place, had a

effects to accompany silent films. The organist would

capacity of 450.

also play music at the interval whilst the audience enjoyed sweets and ice creams.

At that time there were four cinemas in the town – The “old” Capitol Theatre, Winter Garden, The Carfax as well as The Ritz which showed the demand for cinema

In January 2002 work commenced on a £6 million refurbishment which marked the beginning of a most ambitious and impressive change to the town’s key entertainment centre.

The project involved a new glass atrium being

as entertainment. Ticket prices were 6d, 1/- and 1/4 for

constructed to the front of the building which

seats in the Stalls and 1/10 and 2/6 for seats in the

housed a new box office and cafe on the ground

Circle.

floor and a new cinema and art gallery above. At the

Union Cinemas ran into financial crisis and fell under the control of Associated British Cinemas (ABC) in

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theatre a new 100 seat Studio theatre was

Flintoff, Barbara Dickson, Alexander Armstrong, Ruby

constructed, along with new dressing rooms, a plant

Wax, Lenny Henry, Kerry Ellis, John Challis, Elkie Brooks,

room and a new scene dock. The theatre's main

Lee Evans, Michael Portilllo, Leo Sayer, Sir Chris

auditorium was also completely refurbished at this

Bonnington, Julian Clary, Heather Small, Sir Michael

time with both levels re-raked and re-seated

Parkinson, Marisha Wallace as well as some popular

providing 410 seats in the theatre.

performers who are no longer with us - Sir Norman

Re-named as The Capitol, in homage to the old Capitol Theatre (following a public vote on a name

Wisdom, Nicholas Parsons, Roy Hudd, Fenella Fielding, Ken Dodd and Des O’Connor.

organised by the West Sussex County Times) doors

“Following our closure due to the pandemic, we can’t

opened in September 2003 and it was officially opened

wait to re-open and welcome the return of our

by HRH Queen Elizabeth II on 24 October 2003. Today

customers to enjoy live theatre and films here. It is

it is the only operating theatre & cinema in the UK to

hoped a celebratory event can take place on the actual

be called 'The Capitol'.

85th anniversary date in June but details will have to be

Over the years, the hugely popular community arts venue has welcomed local schools and colleges, theatre

confirmed nearer the date, subject to Covid restrictions” said Tracey Grubb, Marketing Officer.

groups, businesses, dance schools, audience members

If anyone has a connection to the venue perhaps as

from far and wide and some well known performers

far back in its time as The Ritz or The ABC or later as

including Dame Judi Dench, Simon Callow, Nigel

Horsham Arts Centre through to The Capitol as it is

Kennedy, Patricia Routledge. Rick Wakeman, Kathleen

today Tracey would love to hear from you by email:

Turner, Julian Lloyd Webber, Ruby Turner, Freddie

tracey.grubb@horsham.gov.uk

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S T C AT H E R I N E ’ S H O S P I C E

HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR HOSPICE pool ladder. I thought it would be fun to do something special involving two things very close and personal to my heart – swimming and St Catherine’s but I didn’t expect the sub-zero, snowy conditions at the start of my challenge!”

Wendy is busy fundraising ahead of a sponsored head shave in March to mark five years since her husband Ken passed away under St Catherine’s care. In only two days, Wendy smashed her fundraising target,

Laura Sykes in pool.

and donations continue to roll in.

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s Spring creeps closer, it’s the perfect time to

Wendy said, "I'm braving the shave on Saturday 20th

take on a new challenge and what better

March in memory of my lovely husband, Ken, who

cause to take it on for than St Catherine’s

received end of life care at St Catherine’s. I wanted to

Hospice – Your local hospice.

mark five years since Ken passed away, and remember

Whether you’re a star baker, have a creative talent,

how lucky we were to have such a wonderful human

want to test your knowledge with a virtual quiz, or

being in our lives. I also want to give back to the

have an upcoming celebration where you could ask

hospice who treated me, my daughters and Ken’s

family and friends to donate instead of sending you a

family with so much respect and kindness. Originally, I

gift, your support will make a difference to terminally ill

was hoping to raise £250 to split between the hospice

people in your community when it matters most.

and Jigsaw South East. Both charities helped us through

Two people who are already doing their own

such a heart breaking time. I've already surpassed my

fundraising to support St Catherine’s are Laura Sykes

target and my donation total is already over £500 – I’m

and Wendy Buckingham.

thrilled."

Laura is nearing the end of a fundraising challenge to

Tom Abbott, Head of Fundraising at St Catherine’s

swim 21 miles, the distance from Dover and Calais, in 21

said, “We’re so grateful to people like Laura and Wendy

days. She said, "I’m a swimmer. I always have been,

for choosing to support our hospice and raise funds

always will be! The water is my “happy” place. When I’m

especially during lockdown. We’re only able to provide

in the water troubles seem to melt away. Over the last

care and support to local people and their families

year I’ve begun to explore open water swimming in

because of wonderful people who raise money in so

lakes and in the sea. With lockdown restrictions in place

many amazing ways.

for a third time, to continue swimming I had to be

For some inspiration of different ways you can

creative, so I bought a heated garden pool in January.

support St Catherine’s please visit: www.stch.org.uk/diy

I’ve been swimming the distance from Dover to Calais

or to make a donation to help your local hospice please

attached to a tether, an elastic cord attached to the

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removing a comb from the island Chieftain’s hair. Although

read this (I think that’s the right one – have lost

to be fair the Viti Levuians were also rebelling against the

count) and the latest COVID variant vaccinated

encroach of Christianity at this time. This was apparently

away, I might have a new problem. It isn’t the fact I’ve lost

punishable by death by eating, but Sussexians should not try

sleep at night wondering why each new variant isn’t called

to lose weight by travelling to Fiji and eating one of the

COVID 20, 21 etc. Nor is it my endless internal monologue as

tribe’s descendants in revenge as the current chief back in

to why we shouldn’t name the variants the way the Met

2003 issued a formal apology on behalf of his ancestors’

Office does with storms – after people. This is as I do think

behaviour. The museum in Fiji still has the soles of the

that ‘COVID Geoffrey’ or ‘COVID Margery’ sounds much

Reverend’s sandals, which were boiled by the tribe but, it

nicer than ‘the South African variant’. No, my problem is

seems, were more unpalatable than the munchable

after working from home and remote teaching for many

missionary as they turned the potential footwear foodstuff

months I need to lose weight. My children often now

down. So, should my barf-inducing banquet not have turned

mistake me for a budget bouncy castle but I’m sure I’m not

your stomach so far, you might want to, unlike the Fijians,

alone, and so, valued reader I’ve decided to help us all with

try eating footwear instead?

tales of revolting recipes and disgusting drinks from Sussex’s

Perhaps try some revolting remedies instead to lose

past. Nausea will spread across the county and our scales will

weight post-lockdown? An ancient Sussex remedy was to

all stop groaning as we can’t face food and drink. Let the

‘roast one mouse’ for whooping cough, but, who knows, it

upchucking commence!

might work for obesity? Don’t forget though if you do try

We’ll start with the man who put Brighton on the map as

this, local medics suggested you needed to dry another two

a heathy seaside resort, Dr Richard Russell. The hypocritical

mice in the oven and crumble them into a powder. This

Hippocrates follower wasn’t exactly a paragon of health as

lousy mousey medicine then needed to be added to your

you’ll see if you look at portraits of the portly physician. His

drink morning and night. Should remedies not rectify your

1750s book on the uses of seawater may have helped many

rotundity, how about a bit of poverty and fighting? Perhaps

Londoners with his suggestions of Sussex seabathing and

recreate for your family a Littlehampton dish that once

sea air, but his suggestion of mixing seawater with milk? It

existed called a ‘Swimmer’. This got its name as it was where

may well be your first port of call to lose the contents of

a whole poor family had to share a bowl of gravy with just

your stomach, even if not a few pounds. I’ve also mentioned

one dumpling in it – which the children had to fight for.

before the Sussex drink of Bumboo, also a drink from the

Being blessed with a ‘chopper’ would have helped out a

1750s in East Hoathly and made of brandy and beer. This

family in this situation and may also be your route to

sounds a bit more palatable than the Doctor’s drink but

roundness reduction. It was nothing to do axes though to

unfortunately the effects were said to be regrettable. I

help you fight (or even a 1970s bike), but the old Sussex

know which one I’d prefer though, despite the name.

name for a dried pig’s face. Mmmmmmmn!

If seawater and awful alcoholic mixes aren’t your thing,

For zoom or (eventually) group Sussex talks and motorised

then why not a bit of cannibalism to put you off food and

tours, please call All-Inclusive History on 07504 863867 or email

help the pounds peel off? You could replicate a Victorian

info@allinclusivehistory.org. Other tours, talks and events are

era feast where the chief ingredient was one of our clergy,

available including ‘Spooky Worthing, ‘Brilliant Brighton’, ‘Super

who became a tasty dish for people from a Fijian Island. The

Sussex’ and ‘Scrumptious Sussex’. Kevin’s next book, ‘Celebrating

Reverend Thomas Baker, who hailed from Playden in Sussex

Brighton and Hove’, out in June can be pre-ordered from

was eaten by tribesmen from Nivosa, which is on Viti Levu

www.waterstones.com/book/celebrating-brighton-and-

island in Fiji back in 1867 after making the fatal error of

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The return of brighter days means you’ll notice the windows need a good clean, and there are plenty of gadgets to help. We love the Karcher WV5 handheld window washer (£83; other models are cheaper), which sucks up the washing liquid and squeegees WKH JODVV FOHDQ ZKLOH IRU GLI¾FXOW WR UHDFK windows Lakeland has a long Window Trigger Spray Mop for £19.99.

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For tougher cleaning tasks consider a handheld steam cleaner such as Hoover’s Steamjet Handy (£49), which gives you 20 minutes of steam from a single tank. It’s great for cleaning everything from textiles to tiles, and is particularly useful for refreshing metal garden furniture and for gently removing stains from painted surfaces a pressure washer might be too harsh for.

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FINANCE

Parents and grandparents with cash to spare will often want to help the younger generation. They have plenty of options, but it’s key to consider the tax and risk implications.

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SAVINGS PLAN One alternative to an immediate gift is to put money into a savings plan, for example with the aim of helping the child with university costs when they turn eighteen. A Junior ISA is a way to do this without attracting tax on the savings or growth. It comes in both cash and stocks-andshares versions.

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GARDENING

Your lawn will probably be growing rapidly now, and with temperatures in most areas having evened up and the soil hopefully being less soggy, it is the perfect time for some spring maintenance.

Grass needs regular mowing from now on; in some areas this may mean once a week week, so make sure that the mower blades are good and sharp. On so-called utility lawns you will need to cut to about 2.5cm or 1”, while on higher grade smart lawns cut to about 1-1.5cm. /DZQV EHQH¾W IURP D VSHFLDOO\ IRUPXODWHG VSULQJ feed at this time of year to encourage good strong growth. If you use a granular formulation, make sure that you water it in well if you cannot time the job so that the rain does this for you!

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It’s best known for its esteemed university, but Cambridge is also the crown jewel of UK city breaks.

If centuries of history, exquisite architecture, tranquil manicured gardens and beers by the riverside all sound like your type of holiday, the university town of Cambridge could be the perfect base. Not sure where to begin?

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Rookwood Horsham District Council is putting forward an ambitious and forwarrd d-thinking d thinking development proposal that offers a unique opportunity for a new public park and sustainable eco-neighbourhood.

Following public feedback the proposal has now evolved to open up the land currently restricted for use by golfers, providing a new park available for all residents to enjoy.

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Significant public clude: benefits inc • A new public c park and extension to Warnham Local Nature Reserve as well as a network of new cycling and walking trailss.

• 70% of the ssite will be open space offffering opportunitiess for rewilding, improved biodiversity, e enhancing wildlife networks, protecting rivver corridors of Boldings Brook and R Red River and enabling the community to get closer to nature.

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• A new comm munity hub with a site for a possible new w primary school and other facilities within walking distances of the town centre.

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