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Contents

Comment

Parish Council Update

Lockdown in Southwater

Keep Rookwood Green Alliance

St Catherineโ s Hospice

Garden View

Electrification of the Railway

60th Anniversary of Welcome Club

Petโ s Corner

Community Information Boards

Recipe

Puzzle Answers, Discounts & Offers

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DEVELOPMENT AT ROOKWOOD

ousing development in Horsham and the surrounding district is becoming an increasingly thorny subject. On page 12 you can read about the ‘Keep Rookwood Green Aliance’ (KRGA) that has been recently formed in response to the proposal to build 1,100 dwellings at Rookwood Golf Course, one of the ‘strategic sites’ in the Local Plan consultation. The KRGA believe that the Rookwood site should be retained as a green space to provide leisure and recreational opportunities for both the local community in Horsham town and those from further afield. The KRGA argue this proposal threatens Warnham Local Nature Reserve, which is adjacent to Rookwood, through noise and light pollution, increased predation by cats and by severing the

Reserve’s wildlife corridors to the west. It would be isolated within urban development and argue it will axe a popular amenity, destroy a valued green space and damage one of the most biodiverse sites in Sussex. KRGA are urging residents to sign their petition and write to your local councillor by visiting www.keeprookwoodgreen.org Clearly any proposed development will divide opinions with the need for housing being weighed against the need to protect the countryside and prevent the ever increasing strain on services. Please write to me with your opinions regardless of which side of the arguement you stand? Richard Milbourn, Editor E: editor@carnahpublications.com

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S O U T H W AT E R PA R I S H C O U N C I L

LIBRARY OPENING 4TH JULY Parish & District Councillor online surgeries

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Following government guidelines for Coronavirus

please contact the Clerk at clerk@southwater-

(COVID 19), Southwater residents can raise concerns

pc.gov.uk or call the Parish Office on 01403 733202.

directly with Councillors online. 1st Saturday of each

In the news

month except August. Informal, no booking required.

• Coronavirus (COVID 19) - Keeping up to date –

11am to 12noon via online connection. Details will be

Owing to the rapid pace of change because of

placed on SPC’s FB page and website each month or

Coronavirus (COVID 19), and to keep up to date with

Contact the Clerk for at clerk@southwater-pc.gov.uk

all the latest Government and NHS guidelines – follow

or call and speak to the Clerk on 01403 733202.

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus.

Vacancies

The Community is reminded of their responsibility for

Southwater Parish Council (SPC) has the following

following Government guidelines on Social Distancing.

vacancies; 3 x volunteer Parish Councillors. For further

• Southwater Ghyll CIO progress update – The

details, please contact the Clerk at clerk@southwater-

Southwater Ghyll CIO has received approval from the

pc.gov.uk or call and speak to the Clerk on 01403

Charity Commission and is now a registered charity.

733202.

The CIO is currently producing plans for the transition

Southwater Parish Council (SPC)

period of all operational functions of The Ghyll and

As has been previously reported, the SPC offices at

Laurie Apted Building to transfer from Southwater

Beeson House are staffed and work continues as usual

Parish Council. Future operating plans for both facilities

but the offices are not open to the public following

are also being prepared by the CIO. As required by

restriction guidelines and enabling safe working

Government guidelines, The Ghyll and Laurie Apted

practice for staff.

Building have been closed since March.

SPC staff are operating a safe working rota to ensure

• Vandalism at the Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) – In

safe distancing can be adhered to, this may include

May 2020 there were several incidents of vandalism at

some working from home. SPC decisions are operating

The Ghyll MUGA. These were reported to the relevant

under delegated powers as per Agenda Item 36/20. ii),

authorities. The MUGA was subsequently re-opened

of Full Council Meeting dated 18th March 2020.

against Government guidelines, because one of the

However, virtual meetings are being organised and

gates locking mechanisms was significantly damaged

take place very soon.

during the last bout of vandalism and therefore

Currently SPC’s daily function is to continue to deliver

prohibited it being locked shut.

community services as usual and to help in the

• Southwater Library – WSCC’s Library at Beeson

facilitation of local support groups and neighbourhood

House will be re-opening on the 4th July 2020. The

networks. SPC is a main point of enquiry and direction

library was closed on the 18th March following an

of residents to appropriate groups that can help.

earlier Government announcement on Social

Local support groups, businesses or neighbourhood

Distancing. Libraries that re-open will be required to

networks within Southwater Parish who can provide

adhere to COVID 19 secure guidelines to ensure the

assistance, please contact the Clerk at

safety of staff and visitors. Refer to WSCC for

clerk@southwater-pc.gov.uk or call the Parish Office on

further details.

Southwater Parish Council, Beeson House, 26 Fairbank Rd, Southwater, RH13 9LA. Phone 01403 733202, email clerk@southwaterpc.gov.uk or website www.southwater-pc.gov.uk/default.aspx Neighbourhood (Community) Wardens - Dominic Woodhead – 07789 943193 or Jacquie Cave – 07789 943156, Tweet them on @HorshamWardens, or email Southwater.Wardens@horsham.gov.uk and see web page www.southwater-pc.gov.uk/NeighbourhoodWardens.aspx Content correct at time of preparation.

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LOCKDOWN IN SOUTHWATER Connor Barclay who recently graduated from the University of Portsmouth and has lived in Southwater all his life looks at the impact of Lockdown in Southwater.

n the 23rd of March, our lives were changed when Boris Johnson announced on television the lockdown measurements taking place in order to save lives and protect the NHS. A chilling time for us all. We began to see the effects of the lockdown all around us as shops closed, the streets became quieter, and police started enforcing lockdown rules with heavy fines to anyone who broke them. The uncertainty struck fear into everyone’s hearts, causing them to panic shop for every bottle of hand soap and loaf of bread they could get, avoid anyone they saw in the street, and wear a mask every time they went outside. I’m sure there are some that avoided going outside entirely. It was a scary, tough transition period. Southwater was no exception to this. I remember the lines that used to stretch outside the local shops, and how the shelves seemed devoid of goods. We weren’t able to meet up with anyone outside of our own homes, and going outside was permitted only to buying essentials and getting exercise. It took a lot of getting used to. But in many ways, we had advantages over other people affected by the virus. For starts, we had something that most weren’t fortunate to have during lockdown: freedom. We weren’t trapped in a city where a public park was our only retreat. We are a rural community with so many fields and woodlands to travel through during our time in lockdown. The Down’s Link became a popular place for cyclists and dog walkers to stretch their legs. If we want

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fresh air without getting in anyone’s way, we need only walk a few steps outside our front door. I remember seeing friends all the time during my walks. Thanks to the wide-open spaces, there was never a risk of anyone getting too close to spread the virus. We were socially distant, but we were never truly isolated. If anything, this only strengthened our bonds. Seeing everyone getting on with things reminded us that we were all in this together. This was further emphasised when we all clapped in the streets for the NHS every Thursday, and how we celebrated Victory Day with our neighbours at a safe distance. Our shops were quick to adapt too. The brave staff were quick to refill the shelves and emphasise the rules regarding purchases and social distancing in order to keep us all safe. Now, because of us all working together, we see very few lines outside our shops. Most of the time, you can just walk right on in. And now as we make it through our third month of lockdown, normality seems to be slowly returning. Shops are beginning to reopen lockdown regulations have been eased, and the days seem to be passing by quicker. But most importantly, we’re able to see friends and loved ones again, albeit at a safe distance. I see this as an important time to take advantage of the luxuries we have. Now’s a good a time as ever to reunite and remember what is most important. Stay healthy and stay connected. We are all in this together. Connor Barclay

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KEEP ROOKWOOD GREEN ALLIANCE

n the recent Local Plan consultation Horsham District Council (HDC) proposed several ‘strategic sites’ for future housing developments. One of these is

Rookwood Golf Course where they propose to build 1100 high-density dwellings, up to five storeys high. The Covid-19 emergency has emphasised how access to local green space is vital for physical and mental wellbeing. Given the impact the proposals would have on the areas adjacent to Rookwood Golf Course, the “Keep Rookwood Green Alliance” (KRGA) has been formed from local groups. We (KRGA) believe that the Rookwood site should be retained as a green space to provide leisure and recreational opportunities for both the local community in Horsham town and those from further afield. This proposal threatens Warnham Local Nature Reserve, which is adjacent to Rookwood, through noise and light pollution, increased predation by cats and by severing the Reserve’s wildlife corridors to the west. It would be isolated within urban development. HDC does need to produce a Local Development

Nature Reserve. HDC do have a choice! The draft Local Plan proposed more housing capacity than the new Government targets require – presumably to give some post-

Plan, but this is the wrong plan! Their proposal will axe

consultation flexibility. They can choose to exclude some

a popular amenity, destroy a valued green space and

of the proposed sites and we urge them to “Keep

damage one of the most bio-diverse sites in Sussex.

Rookwood Green”. We need to protect this green space

Horsham District Council (HDC) has released an Ecological Survey Report compiled by a Principal

for Horsham Residents, for wildlife and for future generations. The Victorians protected green space in cities and it is

Ecologist with fifteen years of experience. The report confirms the rich natural heritage of the

the challenge of our generation to protect green spaces

site. In particular, the northern half contains important

in towns such as ours. What can YOU do? Have your say!

woodland bordering onto Warnham Local Nature

Please write to your councillors today. If you don’t have

Reserve and 75% of the land it represents is ‘high to

their names, find them here: www.writetothem.com

medium risk’ to the Reserve, if developed. The southern

Tell us what you would like to happen at Rookwood

land contains a flood plain as well linking vital green

by participating in our survey at

and blue corridors leading to the River Arun. Both

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/KRGAJune20.

halves of the site contain ancient wooded boundaries,

Sign the petition – add your name to the petition which

hedgerows, ditches and ponds which provide important

already has over 5000 signatures at

wildlife habitat.

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Any development would need major access roads to reach the relatively small areas where building would

to Rookwood golf course future development for housing). Keep up to date with our website:

have the least impact, whilst the expected influx of

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TELEPHONE BUDDY SCHEME A LIFELINE Earl, a patient under the care of St Catherine’s Hospice, has been speaking to volunteer, Graham, once a week as part of St Catherine’s new Telephone Buddy scheme. The scheme was recently set up to make sure patients, who’ve temporarily had to stop attending the hospice’s Living Well Centre, remain connected to St Catherine’s by having a regular, social call with a volunteer. Here Earl and Graham share their experiences of the scheme.

Catherine’s Living Well Centre every Wednesday

laughing goes on! The call

before lockdown happened. I’d got to know

is something to look

Graham whilst I’d been going to Living Well, so being

forward to each week and

paired up with him as part of the hospice’s new Telephone

it’s all positive as far as I’m

Buddy scheme was a continuation of that. When one of

concerned.”

arl said, “Due to my health issues, I was attending St

the nurses told me about the scheme I asked if I could

Earl adds, “A lot of

Graham says the

speak with Graham because I already knew him.

guidance and support for

Everything is driven by my needs as the patient.”

volunteers taking part in

Graham adds, “I’ve been volunteering at the hospice for

the scheme has been

Graham, a volunteer at St Catherine’s Hospice who has signed up to the hospice’s new Telephone Buddy scheme.

seven and a half years and was really pleased to be asked

fantastic too. He said, “I’m

to help whilst I’m not able to be at the hospice

chuffed to be able to do this. It’s an enlightened scheme.

volunteering. It means a lot that I can still do something to

St Catherine’s is all about giving patients as normal a life as

support patients and St Catherine’s and not just sit around

possible and the hospice is still doing that for them now.

for months. Earl and I had already met at the Living Well

It’s just it has to be over the phone rather than face-to-

Centre. We get on very well and already have a rapport

face at the moment.”

with one another. Earl really took to my meditation

The Telephone Buddy scheme was set up to help

sessions and my professional career was as a policeman.

people under the care of St Catherine’s feel less isolated

Earl was a policeman in New Zealand for a while, so we

during the pandemic and this is something that Graham

have similar interests.”

thinks it does really well. “It gives people a friendly voice to

The pair have been catching up together on the phone

chat to and lets them know, that even if they can’t attend

for over a month now. Earl says, “We usually have our call

the hospice in person, St Catherine’s is still there for them,”

at 10.30am for about an hour on Wednesdays. We’ve got

he said. “They know they’re not forgotten, it’s just the

lots of things in common and we talk about everything,

world has changed. For some patients, it’s not so much

no subject is barred. Sometimes, we agree to disagree on

about who is calling them, it’s more about keeping in touch

things but it’s not a problem as we can each present our

with the hospice in a different way to talking to a nurse.”

views.” Graham agrees, “Conversation flows naturally and it’s

Earl hopes the scheme will continue even when he’s able to return to St Catherine’s Living Well Centre. He said,

like having a chat with a friend. Earl’s an easy-going guy

“My calls with Graham work really well. We both want it

and we always find lots to talk about. It’s like being

to continue even when I’m able to visit the Living Well

together at the hospice for an hour, it’s just the service has

Centre again. It’s a great way to reach more people who

been adapted. Earl’s illness is a very small part of it. I’ll check

need the hospice.”

in on his general wellbeing but mostly we discuss our past

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ack in May garden centres became some of the first businesses allowed to reopen to the public. For gardeners stuck at home (even though we understood and supported the lockdown), it's been a frustrating time. We've been unable to plant during one of the best springs I can ever remember. And for many of the UK's growers it has been devastating. Millions of lost plants nurtured to be at their best by Easter were lost. The scale of the issue was mind-boggling. Garden centres and nurseries usually make the bulk of their income during the early growing season as people prepare their plots for the summer but instead they've been forced to compost or recycle millions of plants, leaving one in three growers in serious financial difficulties, with little possibility of recouping their losses later in the year. I was glad to see nurseries and garden centres reopening and in spite of my own apprehension about venturing out, I decided to go to my local garden centre reasoning that the open outdoor spaces meant transmission of coronavirus was less likely and it would be easier to maintain social distancing. There were staff in the car park and the queue markings were 2m apart. The trolleys were cleaned before being handed to the customers and social distancing was observed throughout the one-way system. There were fewer plants on display which puzzled me for a second until I realised that

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growers couldn't take the risk of planting a few weeks before when they had no idea whether they would have to destroy those plants too. Such a heart-breaking decision for them to have to make. My own garden has been a source of solace throughout lockdown, but what has been particularly nice is the number of people who have discovered gardening during this period. There is a lot of psychological research which concludes that nurturing plants and flowers diverts our attention away from stresses and anxieties in our lives and goodness knows there's been way too much stress and anxiety recently. So, as we hit July is there anything easy which you can still plant, and which will still grow? The good news is yes. Nasturtiums can be sown throughout this month. They are known for their brightly coloured flowers and attractive foliage. There are trailing, climbing, and dwarf varieties. The showy flowers can be single or double and come in fiery shades of reds, oranges, and yellows. Leaves are pale green and umbrella-shaped with long stems. They are the perfect flowers for beginner gardeners so if the kids have been dying to have a go at gardening these are your go-to plant. Sow the seeds and within 7-10 days, you should see sprouting. They are drought tolerant and ideal for hanging baskets and containers. Even better, you can add the flowers, buds and young leaves to salads, and they have the most wonderful peppery taste. Love-in-the-mist are easy to grow and have distinctive seed heads. These can be sown until early July and also again in September so they will get a head start for next year. And of course, you can still plant sunflowers. Who doesn't love a sunflower? Plant one for each member of the family and see whose grows the most. You could give prizes for the tallest, the prettiest or the largest flower. Happy gardening,

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ELECTRIFICATION OF THE RAILWAY Jeremy Knight from Horsham Museum & Art Gallery has written this article on how the trains were electrified and the impact it had on Horsham

oday we take electric trains for granted. In fact it is a bit of a shock to find, when travelling north, that the trains are still diesel as the line to Horsham has been electric for over 80 years. It is equally remarkable that such a large investment was made in electrifying the railway in the years following the Great Depression. However, electrification went hand in hand with the growing housing market, and the expansion of the entire electric grid, as electricity began to power industry and not be used simply for lighting. In effect the electrification of the railways provided the core infrastructure for commuters in a distinct contrast to today’s ever expanding road network. As accounts of the day show, electrification wasn’t straightforward, and did take some time to reach fruition. The whole question of electrification was not as simple as an outsider would imagine. For a start, what method do you use; the third line, or overhead cables? Overhead cables were safer for maintenance workers who might stumble on the

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track, and reduced the risk of conductor rail icing up and breaking the contact. However, the third rail was a lot cheaper and a lot of the South Eastern rail network had been built cheaply and as such many tunnels and road bridges didn’t have the headroom to take the overhead wiring. “The third-rail system therefore had the advantage that it could be applied throughout the Southern Railway and, since it was cheaper and simpler to fit” therefore, it was adopted. One of the first lines to be electrified was Waterloo to Guilford and Dorking, which was completed in 1925. There was then a 12 year hiatus before the line was electrified to Horsham and beyond. But why change to electrically powered railways? After all this was not an era of green thinking. Electrification “allowed for much faster acceleration and breaking, which meant that capacity on the railway could be greatly increased and trains could call at more stops within the same timetable”. In addition every line that was

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electrified saw passenger numbers increase. Electrification generated jobs, so much so that, in 1931, the Government thought of introducing it nationally. Unfortunately the cost of £261m was considered too expensive even though it was thought to generate a 7% return. It is not surprising then that the Horsham looked forward to the announcement of electrification, and when it came it was covered in full in the local press. However, whilst the electrification of the track was essential, what grabbed local imaginations was the rebuilding of the railway station. In December 1937 the County Times ran an article under the heading “£100,000 Railway Station for Horsham”, which went in to some interesting detail: “The building of Horsham’s new railway station which will be one of the most important events in the history of the town during the New Year is to cost about £100,000. It is hoped to have it erected by next December, four months after the completion of the electrification of the lines from London to Portsmouth, via Horsham. Involving 76 route miles, the electrification scheme is costing the company nearly £3,000,000” The newspaper went on to describe, in glowing terms, that: “Everything will be on the most modern lines, pleasing to everyone…the front of the station will face the center of the town instead of the junction

of North-Street and Hurst road as it does at present…there will be a commodious hall and larger booking office, with the approach to the platforms behind, and these platforms will be like a one sided then two long, broad islands. The platforms between the lines will be approached by a bridge with stairways, instead of the present subway, and there will also be an entrance, as formerly from Station Road. On each platform, waiting rooms, restaurants and convenience will be provided.” When, in May 1938, the first electric train arrived in Horsham the local paper covered it in great detail, and with much excitement. The train arrived at Horsham at 10.17am, it then: “was run on to all the sidings on the east side of the station, and then the up line to Three Bridges was tested. A second run was made to Horsham and this time the train ran on to the other down line platform….After a short halt at Amberley the train returned to Horsham and then went on to Warnham up line. At Warnham it returned to Horsham, then to Amberley again, returning to Warnham, back to Horsham and then to Three Bridges. The train was watched by many people in houses cottages and fields, as it passed, sometimes at 50mpoh or 60mph…During the week residents along the newly electrified line have seen several electric trains running between Three Bridges and

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SWC in June 1963 when they had their first outing at Wannock Gardens in Polgate (which is now a housing estate!).

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derekdoingdiy@btinternet.com www.horshamjudoclub.com Southwater Guides Group Scout and Guide HQ, Church Lane Sharon Berriman - 01403 730703 2nd Southwater Scouts Scout Hut, Church Lane, Southwater Wendy - 01403 730747 wendyhlowis@btinternet.com Infinity Gymnastics Southwater Leisure Centre 07763186554 info@infinity-gymnastics.co.uk www.infinity-gymnastics.co.uk Kids Like Us Southwater Infant Academy, Worthing Road, Southwater, RH13 9JH 7.45am – 8.50am and 3.20pm – 6.00pm. 01403 730050 Southwater Youth Project Angie Choat - 07795835905 angie@southwateryouthproject.org.uk West Sussex County Council Youth Service For ages of 11-25 www.yourspacewestsussex.co.uk/ FOR OVER 50S Southwater U3A 01403 730598 www.u3a.org.uk Southwater Welcome Club Southwater Village Hall, Church Lane, Southwater, RH13 9BT Every other Wednesday afternoon 2.30pm to 4.30pm Deborah Bailey - 01403 731891 Southwater Young at Heart Beeson House, Lintot Square, Southwater Fridays - 1.30 – 3.30pm Southwater Sports Club Thursdays 10.00am - 12 noon Pat Chapman - 01403 730420 or Tina Andrews - 01403 731839 www.southwaterchurch.org.uk/ southwatertoungatheart.htm Sporting Moments Southwater Leisure Centre, Pevensey Road, Southwater RH13 9XZ

Monday - 10am to 12pm Pauline - 01403 730190 Lavinia House Over 50s Club 01403 751327 email hubsandclubsadministrator @ageukhorshamdistrict.org.uk FOR ALL Argentine Tango Classes with Sandra and Santiago Monticelli Southwater Village Hall, Church Lane, Southwater, RH13 9BT Mondays (except the 1st Monday of every month) - 7.30pm for beginners and 8.30pm intermediates - 07760 808642 letstangouk@gmail.com or phone www.letstangouk.org Bingo Southwater Village Hall, Church Lane, Southwater, RH13 9BT Every other Wednesday - 2 - 4pm. Teresa Longdon - 01403 732957 bookings@southwatervillagehall.org.uk The Elsdon School of Dance Southwater Village Hall, Church Lane, Southwater, RH13 9BT Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays Mrs Jackie Bearman - 01403 731578 Southwater Community First Responders Team Leader - Pauline Flores-Moore 07702 743776 www.southwaterresponders.org. Tea Dances Southwater Leisure Centre 2nd and 4th Friday of the month Colin & Margret - 01403 734409 Southwater Art Club www.southwaterartclub.co.uk Southwater Library Lintot Square, Southwater Monday-Friday 10am – 5pm and Saturday 10am – 2pm Baby Rhyme Time - all babies & toddlers - Thursday 10.30-11.00am 01403 734660 southwater.library@westsussex.gov.uk The Horsham & Shipley Community Project

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A friendly and sociable organisation to meet people and try something different. Mainly based at Shipley Football Ground on A272. Shipley Men’s Shed - Every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 10am. Shipley Pétanque Club - Tuesdays 10:15am and Friday evenings in the Summer. Walking Football - Tuesday mornings, 10am kick off. Summer on grass at Shipley FC, winter on 3G. Health Walks - Exploring the beautiful local area around Shipley. Interested? Call Phil on 07786 070939 or visit our website: www.HorshamShipleyCommunityProject. org

10.30am and Saturday Morning Prayer - 9.30am Tinies, Teddies & Todlers - Wednesdays - 1.45pm in term time - 01403 730229 email office@southwaterchurch.org.uk www.southwaterchurch.org.uk Southwater Community Methodist Church Southwater Junior Academy, Southwater, RH13 1EH. Sunday - 10am Rev Kath Jones - 01403 273454 hello@southwatermethodistchurch.org.uk www.southwatermethodistchurch.org.uk Elim Family Church Southwater Village Hall, RH13 9BT Sunday - 10.30am Dave Taylor - 07860 859253 dave@elimfamilychurch.com, elimfamilychurch.com

SPORTS CLUBS Southwater Watersports Centre Cripplegate Lane, Southwater, RH13 9UN 01403 734424 www.southwatersports.co.uk/ Southwater Bowls Club The Green behind the Leisure Centre, Pevensey Road, Southwater Mondays from 1.30 to 4.00pm - April to September. Short Mat Bowls Leisure Centre. Tuesdays from 1.30 to 4.00pm - October to April. Beryl 01403 731761 or Tony - 01403 731177 southwaterbowls@gmail.com www.southwaterbowlsclub.co.uk Southwater Leisure Centre Pevensey Road, Southwater, West Sussex RH13 9XZ. 01403 733208 www.southwater-pc.gov.uk Southwater Tuesday Night Badminton Club Dial Post Village Hall. Tuesdays 8.15pm 10.15pm. Peter Buckley - 01403 730449 PLACES OF WORSHIP/RELIGIOUS ORGANISATIONS Holy Innocent’s Church Church Lane, Southwater, RH13 9BT Sunday Service - 10am (including Sunday School on 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays) Wednesday - Said Holy Communion -

CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS Alcoholics Anonymous Southwater Village Hall, Church Lane, Southwater, RH13 9BT Monday - 8.00pm - 9.30pm 0845 769 7555 www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk Southwater Art Club Southwater Leisure Centre Two Monday and two Wednesday afternoons per month - 1.30pm - 4pm Piper Room, Village Hall, Church Lane Two Thursday evenings per month 7.00pm - 10.00pm info@southwaterartclub.co.uk www.southwaterartclub.co.uk Southwater Dabblers - Model Boat Club Southwater Country Park, Cripplegate Lane, Southwater, RH13 9UN Sunday morning and all day Friday plus yacht racing - Wednesday morning Chairman - David Cross info@dabblers.co.uk www.dabblers.co.uk Southwater Horticultural Society Southwater Village Hall, Church Lane, Southwater RH13 9BT Secretary, Nancy Brock - 01403 730449 nancy.brock@macdream.net Southwater Local History Club Beeson House, Lintot Square First Monday of each month - 7.30pm Jeremy Senneck 01403 731247 www.southwaterhistory.co.uk

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Knit & Chat Group Beeson House, Lintot Square Every other Wednesday - 10am - 12pm Linda Briggs - 01403 731133 Southwater Angling Society Castlewood Lake, Cripplegate Lane, Southwater Jim - 01403 731779 The Horsham & District Philatelic Society Beeson House, Lintot Square, Southwater Mondays twice a month - 2pm Angus Lincoln - 01403 256275 angus@lincoln.tc Know Dementia - Memory Moments Café Southwater Leisure Centre, Pevensey Road, Southwater RH13 9XZ Once a month - 2-4 pm - 01273 494300 info@knowdementia.co.uk website www.knowdementia.co.uk Southwater Networking Business Group The Lintot, Southwater First Thursday of the month Tracy Sambrook - 07921 863499 Southwater Crochet and Knitting Group Thursday - 7.30pm to 9.00pm Laila – 079 3299 5530 SOUTHWATER USEFUL NUMBERS Castlewood Prim’y Sch’l 01403 734822 East Surrey A&E 01737 768511 Gas Leaks Trasco 0800 111999 Horsham Hospital 01403 227000 Meals on Wheels 01403 265280 National Rail Enquiries 0845 7484950 NHS 111 Power Cut Helpline 0845 6070999 Public Transport Helpline 0870 6082608 South East Water 0845 215100 Southwater Dental P 01403 732016 Southwater Jnr School 01403 730475 Southwater Leisure Ctre 01403 733208 Southwater Village Hall 01403 732957 Sussex Police 101 The Village Surgery (GP) 01403 730016 The Southwater Infant Academy 01403 733254

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saucepan and heat until it almost reaches boiling point. Pour this coconut milk mixture in a slow stream over the egg yolks and sugar, whisking constantly. Rinse out the saucepan (important to stop any burning and tainting of the ice cream) and return to a low heat. Pour in the custard mixture and stir in the desiccated coconut. Continue to stir constantly for 5-10 mins until the custard thickens slightly and you can trace a line through it with a wooden spoon. Pour into a bowl and cover the surface of the custard with cling film...to prevent a skin forming), allow to cool, then chill for 30 mins. At this point you can use your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. If you don't have an ice cream maker transfer the chilled custard to a small freezer-safe container with a lid and freeze for 1 hr, then use a fork or electric whisk to really churn through the ice cream to break up the ice crystals so that the mixture is the same consistency all the way through. Pop it back into the freezer for another 2-3 hrs, whisking it about every half hour, then cover the surface with a sheet of cling film and freeze with the lid on until as firm as ice cream. Take out of the freezer 10 mins before serving so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to scoop.

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