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Contents

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Comment

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Parish Council Update

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Entertainment in Lockdown

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Two New Community Projects

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Shop Local on Horsham Portal

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Garden View

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Join Hospice Walk This Christmas

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Pets’ Page

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Book Review

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Pets’ Corner

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Hillside Animal Sanctuary

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West Sussex Connect to Support

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Recipe

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Festive Fun In The Time of Covid

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Sussex Miscellany

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Strictly Come Dancing

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Puzzle Answers

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SUPPORT EACH OTHER

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y the time you are reading this I am hoping we are coming out of the second Lock Down. However, perhaps the only certainty during this pandemic is to expect the unexpected and not to try and predict the future.

We all have vastly different pandemic experiences.

Some of us are working from quiet well-ordered homes; others are jobless, struggling financially, or trying to arrange near impossible childcare for who kids may be quarantining due to school outbreaks.

Some may even have lost family members. These differences put a strain on our mental health and friendships, however, with a bit of effort we can reconnect and support each other.

It can feel risky to reach out, but scientists have proven that people who initiate interactions are less likely to be lonely over time, and they’re more

likely to be satisfied in their relationships. Now, more than ever, its important to support each other and not to be afraid to seek help if you need it.

Families who need support over the upcoming winter are being reminded by West Sussex County Council to contact the Community Hub, which is there to provide help during the COVID pandemic.

The Community Hub has provided access to food and essential household supplies to individuals and families since its launch, together with information, advice and guidance. You can contact the Community Hub on 033 022 27980.

Whether we are in Lock Down or not, may I wish you a very Happy Christmas. Stay safe and well.

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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

LITTER WARDEN RETIREMENT Parish & District Councillor online surgeries outhwater residents can raise concerns directly with Councillors online. 1st Saturday of each month except August. Informal, no booking required. 10am to 11am via online connection. Details will be placed on Southwater Parish Council’s Facebook page and website each month or Contact the Clerk at clerk@southwaterpc.gov.uk or call and speak to the Clerk on 01403 733202.

Vacancies Southwater Parish Council (SPC) has the following vacancies; 2 x volunteer Parish Councillors and 1 x Litter Warden. For further details, please contact the Clerk at clerk@southwater-pc.gov.uk or call and speak to the Clerk on 01403 733202.

In the news • Coronavirus (COVID 19) - Keeping up to date – The Community is reminded of their responsibility for following Government guidelines. Keep up to date with the latest Government information and guidelines at https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus • Official transfer of The Ghyll operations to CIO – Operation of The Ghyll was successfully transferred to the Southwater Ghyll Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) on the 1st November 2020. For more information, see The Ghyll Southwater Facebook page.

• Open Space incursions on SPC managed land – Possible future incursions of open space where discussed at the Finance & General Purposes Meeting of 21st October 2020. Preliminary unconfirmed estimates providing physical barriers to protect all open spaces is estimated to be at a very high cost. SPC are looking into alternative methods to prevent incursions.

• Litter Warden Retirement – Southwater Parish

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Council gives thanks to Ralph Rowland for his hard work, dedication and time with the Council and wishes him all the best in his retirement.

• Stakers Lane Stake park update – Debris and remaining structure of the skate park has been cleared. Further consultation of design and location is underway. The existing location at Stakers Lane, provided by HDC with a 50 year lease, was following local consultation to ensure noise did not impact local residents in other areas of Southwater Village. SPC are investigating alternative locations, however this may require planning consent and lead to possible delay of skate park replacement.

• Public Right of Ways – A review of existing Public Right of Ways in the Southwater Parish area is to be conducted by the WSCC ranger. Any works that are identified by the review would be addressed accordingly.

Did you know?

• If Southwater Parish residents witness acts of violence, verbal abuse, drug taking, irresponsible alcohol use or damage to property please report it to Sussex Police or anonymously to Crime Stoppers (independent charity) on 0800 555 111 or visit their website https://crimestoppersuk.org/ • The West Sussex Transport Plan (WSTP) is being reviewed to update the County Council’s strategic approach to investment in, and management of, the transport network. The “Give Us Your Views” survey, with a closing date of 17th December 2020, is to gather information to prepare a draft plan, expected to be published summer 2021. See https://haveyoursay.westsussex.gov.uk/strategicplanning-and-place/west-sussex-transport-planreview-survey/

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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LEONARDSLEE LAKES AND GARDENS

ENTERTAINMENT IN LOCKDOWN

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state manager Adam Streeter says that Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens will stay open for members and other visitors during the current Coronavirus lockdown, which is scheduled to end on 2nd December.

“Our Leonardslee Illuminated season in December will provide some welcome relief with its after-dark attractions from the gloom of COVID-19 and the restrictions on entertainment.”

Adam Streeter says that the Government’s rules for lockdown will result in some reduced services onsite. Whilst the garden centre is open, the Dolls House Museum and Michelin starred Restaurant Interlude are closed temporarily during the period, and the cafés will offer a take-away service only.

The buggy shuttle facility for less able visitors to the estate is suspended because of the issue of safe distancing. Also, entry tickets can only be purchased online, and not on-site at the estate entrance, until 2nd December.

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“We hope that people will take the opportunity to join as members so that they don’t need to buy tickets each time. This will help ensure the future of the gardens for this and future generations. Annual membership starts at little more than £1 per week, at £60, and provides year-round entertainment.”

Visitors to Leonardslee Illuminated can explore an after-dark winter light trail over three consecutive weekends in December. The gardens will be lit up with light displays and projections onto the historic mansion buildings and the lakes in the Grade I Listed Gardens, with live music and theatrical performances.

Leonardslee Illuminated runs on December 4th to 6th, then 11th to 13th and 17th to 22nd www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk. Ticket prices for adults are £16, aged 16 and over. Children’s tickets are £8, free entry for 2 years olds and under.

Leonardslee is open seven days a week from 9am to 4pm, with last entry 2:30pm. For further information: www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk

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TWO NEW COMMUNITY PROJECTS

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he Horsham Rotary Club is inviting everyone to participate in two new community projects.

Fuel Poverty Project If you receive a government Winter Fuel Allowance that you don’t really need, please donate it to help others pay their bills. We are working with local agencies to identify those most in need, and we will aim to pay their bill directly to the energy company.

Or, you’re welcome to make a general contribution to the cause. Visit virginmoneygiving.com and search Horsham Rotary Fuel Poverty.

For cheques, please make payable to: Rotary Club of Horsham Benevolent Fund, and send to: Hazel Cottage, Exwood Lane, Newdigate, Surrey RH5 5AR. Please provide Gift Aid information or

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your contact details so we can ask you directly.

Christmas Toy Donation Station Please donate any good-quality hard toys (soft toys are restricted due to Covid-19) at our Christmas unit at the old King & Chasemore building, 13 Carfax.

We are taking donations from Dec 3 – Dec 19 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10am – 4 pm (This assumes lockdown restrictions are lifted on Dec 2). The toys will be cleaned, wrapped, and given to families in Horsham & District that would struggle financially to get their children any gifts this year.

If you’d prefer to make a financial contribution so we can purchase new toys, please visit the shop during opening hours or contact Horsham Rotary at secretary@horshamrotary.org.uk

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HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL

SHOP LOCAL ON HORSHAM PORTAL

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services for local people.

Horsham to launch its new online local shopping portal

guidelines, putting enhanced measures in place to keep

at www.virtualhorsham.co.uk.

their customers and staff safe.

n order to help customers find local traders more easily online during the ongoing Coronavirus crisis, Horsham District Council has teamed up with Visit

The Council has arranged for the first 200

The overall Buy Local campaign highlights how local traders have adapted to support public health

Businesses not able to re-open their premises have

independent businesses in Horsham District to receive a

adapted their services to provide efficient online buying

free six month membership of the portal and this figure

processes such as click and collect and home deliveries,

will be reviewed based on demand.

and this Virtual Horsham portal will enable easier access

The launch of the portal is timely, given the November lockdown, and gives residents an easy way to continue

to these businesses.

The Buy Local campaign encourages local people to

to purchase from any local independent businesses that

choose local suppliers either online or in person, as this

are trading online in the run up to Christmas.

helps to support a whole network of people behind the

The Virtual Horsham initiative forms part of the Council's recently launched Buy Local campaign which is supporting local traders that have continued to work tirelessly throughout the Coronavirus to deliver vital

scenes.

Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for the Local Economy Cllr Paul Clarke explained: "Choosing to buy your goods from local bakers, farm shops, independent cafes or a district-based craftsperson is a really good way to support a circular

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"Every time you buy local you are helping a whole network of suppliers and tradespeople, keeping local jobs open for local people.

"I would encourage as many of you as possible to access the Virtual Horsham shopping portal and shop local as much as you possibly can."

"Buying local is also good for the local environment, reducing our District's carbon footprint – so it’s a winwin all round."

Visit Horsham owner, Gavin Hewins is excited to be able to extend their services to support the local business community by providing the portal saying: “We were keen to build on the success of the Essential Horsham Shopping and Services portal we created with the Council in March this year, and which is being updated for this lockdown. This shopping portal goes beyond this and offers the community a one stop directory to keep their online purchasing

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GARDEN VIEW

HARD-WORKING IVY

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olly is much coveted festive greenery but what about ivy, or Hedera to give it the botanical name?

The Holly and the Ivy, When they are both full grown, Of all the trees that are in the wood, The Holly bears the crown.

It makes up the trio of festive plants, the other

being mistletoe, and frankly it's usually seen as a bit of a poor relation, misunderstood and mostly unloved.

Yet ivy is a great workhorse in the garden. It’s evergreen, it attracts wildlife and is excellent on those north-facing walls and fences where nothing else seems to grow. It's not just a dark green cloak either; there are many cultivars with

especially rich in nectar so attract bees, butterflies,

different leaf shapes and variegated foliage. The variegated

hoverflies, and other insects, providing them with a place

varieties are great in those areas that catch just a little

to overwinter. Birds like thrushes, blackbirds and robins

sunlight during part of the day as they suddenly seem to

enjoy the purple black berries which ripen from late

illuminate a usually dull spot.

winter to mid-spring, providing a much-needed winter

Ivy is great for disguising an ugly wall, a bare fence, or an old tree stump. It’s a reliable and self-clinging climber if you

food source.

I hope I've made a good case for growing ivy in your

choose the right variety and remember to prune it

garden. Holly might bear the crown, but I reckon ivy

correctly. The young climbing stems are slender and flexible

deserves a tiara at the very least! Happy gardening..

with small aerial roots that fix the shoot to a surface. Adult stems are thicker, self-supporting and do not have roots.

Unlike mistletoe ivy isn't parasitic so won't harm trees but be careful about letting it grow on the walls of your house as it will damage weak mortar and pebbledash. If growing on a property it needs to be clipped back in spring and summer, so it doesn't do any damage to structure underneath. Don't let it get into gutters because it will clog them then infiltrate under tiles or slates.

Ivy is excellent ground cover. It will scramble over areas of poor soil and brighten the ground between shrubs during the dark winter months. Persian ivy, Hedera colchica ‘Dentata Variegata’, is lovely because of its large, yellowedged leaves. Hedera canariensis ‘Gloire de Marengo’ is also good. Its red stems and large leaves with splashes of yellow looks rather splendid. If you need an area covered quickly try Hedera Hibernica, which is a vigorous native ivy.

Hedera helix is the other native ivy and this one has numerous cultivars including Goldheart, which has yellowcentred leaves, Green Ripple, with frilly edged leaves and ‘Buttercup’ which is bright yellow.

If you love to support the wildlife in your garden, then ivy is a terrific plant. During autumn and early winter adult ivies produce small greenish-yellow flowers. These are

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

JOIN HOSPICE WALK THIS CHRISTMAS

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t Catherine’s Hospice Midnight Walk is one of

memory of someone they love Christmas time can feel

the local charity’s largest fundraising events

especially poignant. To help bring everyone together,

raising vital funds to help terminally ill people

and to collectively honour all those people we love

across our community. After postponing the original

and miss, this year, the hospice has set up a beautiful,

Midnight Walk in June, the local hospice is thrilled to

virtual Memory Wall where walkers are encouraged to

announce the Midnight Walk is back!

share a story, picture, or thought about someone

Taking place on Saturday 12 December 2020 from 4pm, this is your chance to do something amazing and help end the year on a positive note! Sign up today and show local families facing terminal illness that they

they’re walking for.

2020 has been a challenging year, but this is your chance to make a difference when it’s needed most.

By taking part, you’ll make sure that this Christmas: • St Catherine’s friendly nurses can continue to make

aren’t alone.

This year, the community can’t all walk through

essential visits to people in their homes

Horsham together, so the Midnight Walk will be a bit

• People caring for someone they love can pick up the

different but no less special!

phone, day or night, to the hospice’s expert team and

St Catherine’s is calling on people like you to get

get vital advice and reassurance

together with a small group of friends and family and

• People staying at the hospice can continue to safely

walk your own 2, 7, 13 or 20 mile Midnight Walk.

see their family over the festive season

While you do, you’ll know that other hospice supporters are doing the same thing at the same time.

The local hospice will send you everything you need

Because nobody should feel alone, especially at Christmas.

By taking part in the Midnight Walk you can make

to take part and fundraise safely, and on the night St

sure more people in your community have something

Catherine’s staff will set you off walking in style, with

to look forward to, and someone to laugh with, this

a special Facebook Live pre-walk celebration including

Christmas. That’s a priceless gift.

entertainment, inspiration and a virtual warm up.

After the year we’ve all had, we all deserve

St Catherine’s really needs your support.

Coronavirus has hit the local charity hard and this year

something to look forward to – St Catherine’s

there’s a predicted drop in income of around £1.5

Midnight Walk will be an unmissable, magical evening.

million.

And every step you take will be special because you’ll be remembering the people you love and

Catherine’s friendly team on 01293 447355 today to

supporting your local hospice.

St Catherine’s knows that for people walking in

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Sign up online at: www.stch.org.uk/midnightwalk or call St register over the phone.

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P E T S ’ PA G E

DID YOU GET A PUPPY IN LOCKDOWN?

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ave you found that your perfect puppy is now

Here are some key points to take on board to help your

becoming a demon dog? Welcome to the world

Hormonal Hound.

of having a teenager! Did you know that the

• Forgetfulness is commonly seen, so where you used to

adolescent stage is when dogs are most likely to be

have a dog that would sit when asked, you may find

rehomed?

they just wander off. Your dog is not intentionally being

If you can remember what it was like for you as a teenager then you can begin to have some sympathy for

difficult, it is just their brain has so much going on they are struggling to keep everything in order. Go back to

your furry friend. At least when you were becoming an

basics and keep things simple.

adult you knew what to expect (thanks to those

• Your perfect recall has disappeared into thin air, the

wonderful videos we were shown at school – they still

same as your dog as they run off to see their friends. This

make me shiver!) and you had people to talk to (if you

is when you want to ensure that this does not become a

ever dragged yourself out of your room).

habit, if you cannot be 100% sure of your dogs recall,

It is the same for your dog! You may start to notice that your dog has become more energetic, super social,

then you should keep your dog on a harness and long line. This allows for some freedom but stops them

or maybe completely the opposite that they are

causing a nuisance to others with their high spirits.

withdrawing and looking nervous. This is because there

• Sleep patterns can be disrupted, this can be down to

are lots of things changing and developing for your dog.

energy levels and excitement. This is when you can take advantage of using their meals for some training and enrichment. Keep exercises calm, doing some scentwork or scattering their food in the garden for them to find is a nice easy way of putting that busy brain to work.

• Chewing can increase again because their adult teeth are settling into place in their jaw, so ensure you have plenty of suitable things for your dog to chew, otherwise the chew they choose could be your Jimmy Choo shoe!

• You may even notice that your dog is suddenly fearful of things that they did not fear before, do not force your dog to do something they are worried about, go back to the socialisation skills you used when introducing your puppy to something new when you first got them.

The main things you need during this stage are patience, consistency, and a sense of humour.

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BOOK REVIEW

A GOOD READ PATSY BY NICOLE DENNIS-BENN

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atsy grew up in an impoverished town in Jamaica and struggles to make ends meet, raising her 5-yearold daughter, Tru. But she has a dream. A dream that lies across the ocean in a city that never sleeps, watched over by Lady Liberty. She isn’t the only one. Many have left Jamaica for America, sending home details of their new lives. But you can’t just leave Jamaica and head to the US. When Patsy is finally granted a visa, it is only a visitor one. And just for her, not Tru. And so, leaving her daughter behind with her previously absent father, she begins her life as an undocumented migrant. It soon becomes clear that life in New York is not what she thought it would be.

Dennis-Benn has created an engrossing novel showing the reality of the plight of migrants.

Spanning a decade, it switches between Patsy and her new life and Tru’s childhood as she grows up without her mother. It says something about her skills as a writer that she has created a central character that is so flawed and yet likeable at the same time. The dialogue switches effortlessly between English and Jamaican Patois, leaving you, the reader, as an inhabitant of the two worlds that Patsy herself occupies. Will she ever be reunited with her daughter and how does a decision taken so long ago affect the two of them as life moves on around them in two vastly different countries?

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n a similar vein we have a story for children about what it is like to be a stranger in a strange land. The difference here is that Ahmet is not an economic migrant, but a refugee, fleeing civil war in Syria.

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When they finally learn of Ahmet’s story, they are determined to help him and seek the help of the one person in the country that they know can help: The Queen.

A moving story this directly challenges attitudes towards refugees and the children encounter adults who are sympathetic towards his plight, but also those who are not. Simple events show the kindness of strangers (the gift of a pomegranate) and gives hope that this next generation can be the one to bring in a change of attitude and a realisation that we are all one humanity. All too often we are quick to judge – and Rauf uses a very clever technique to bring this to the fore, leaving the reader re-evaluating everything they have read with just a few pages to go – rather than accepting. Ahmet’s story is sadly not just a story created in an author’s imagination but is one that too many children are experiencing – tattered backpack and all.

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ow on Earth can we celebrate in the midst of all this? It's been a weird old year. We'd all be forgiven for feeling more flat than festive. What we need are some simple ways to find fun in the time of COVID. The pandemic will mean Christmas won’t look like it usually does, but with a bit of thought and creativity it's still possible to celebrate even if we have to spend Christmas away from friends and family: Prioritize - Which traditions matter most to you?

Which are easiest to maintain?

You can still set up the Christmas decorations, make special foods and watch your favourite films.

Pantomimes and trips to the ballet are not possible though so use the family time to set up a games evening with prizes and lots of shouting. You can play charades with friends and family either outside or via video link. My kids love Nintendo Just Dance, and find it hilarious when my husband and I join in.

Kids mostly want you...in silly festive mode. So put your phone away, just like you would at the theatre, and get stuck in.

Decorate a tree outside - This is the year to deck out your decking, and pretty your patio. Adorn an outdoor tree with LED lights and shatterproof ornaments. Use twist ties or florist’s wire to secure the ornaments so they stay put even in the wind.

Then invite a few friends round for a socially distanced switch on, complete with mulled wine.

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Make memories - Create an advent calendar with festive activities for each day. The activities don’t have to be elaborate; it could just be drinking hot chocolates with marshmallows together, wearing Santa hats, or watching Elf, or taking silly festive photos Start a new tradition - How about a Secret Santa gift exchange outside round a firepit with toasted marshmallows? Or outdoor games on the decking with blankets and hot chocolate? There might be an outdoor cinema near you showing Christmas films.

Go with friends, take blankets and flasks, and have a socially distanced outdoor film night!

Spread some joy - If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s how much the people in our lives actually mean to us, so spread happiness where you can. Write down how much the people you love mean to you and send it out to them. Make Christmas cookies and leave some with your friends and neighbours.

Drop off some treats at a local nursing home, hospital, or fire department to brighten the lives of the people there.

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TRADITIONS OF CHRISTMAS

By Kevin Newman, a Sussex-born author, historian, tour guide and history teacher

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s Christmas is looking like it will be a bit of an

Christmas might be of use? Sussex writer Arthur

odd one this year to say the least, I thought

Stanley Cooke suggests that in February Sussex folk

we could delve this edition into other Sussex

called out: “February, fill the dick - every day, white or

festivals, holidays, games, activities and traditions of the

black.” This was much more innocent than it sounds

past to see if any past alternatives might make better

however as it signified a dyke being filled with snow

what has already been dubbed ‘Covidmass’.

(white) and rain (black). This isn’t the only misleadingly

The Sussex writer EV Lucas’s isn’t much help. He tells

rude-sounding sentiment in the county’s past as

of how Brighton’s Steine was once “an arena for

Sussex-linked poet Lord Tennyson in his poem Rizpah

curious contests.” Lucas tells of how “officers and

informs us that “My Willy ‘ill rise up whole when the

gentlemen, ridden by other officers and gentlemen

trumpet of judgement ‘ill sound.” This probably won’t

competed in races with octogenarians. Strapping

help solve your search for ideas for a family game on

young women were induced to run against each other

Boxing Day.

for a new smock or hat.” He continues: “Every kind of

Food will be a big pastime this Christmas of course,

race was devised, even to walking backwards; while a

and you might want to try and see what the rudest-

tame stag was occasionally liberated and hunted to

sounding food is you can eat from Sussex’s past. Hard-

refuge.” Encouraging public gatherings, especially with

dick was a type of Sussex pudding made only of flour

people in their eighties isn’t really a wise move at the

and water and Skim-dick was a cheese made from

moment and Brighton isn’t the tolerant of places

skimmed milk. Trust me on this that I’m not making

towards cruel bloodsports. These might all count as our

this up and if you don’t, I really wouldn’t check the

allowed quota of exercise though?

latter one out on your work computer. Or for another

Nor are we currently allowed to visit each other’s

food-themed activity you could just stick your food

houses at time of writing so ‘catterning’ (also known as

somewhere unusual? That’s the historic tradition at the

‘clemming’) is no good as an alternative either. If you

Spread Eagle of Midhurst where Christmas puddings

did this, it meant you’d go around begging for apples

are stuck up to the ceiling every Boxing Day. And what

and beer festivals around St. Catherine’s Day and St

about drinks? You might want to imbibe a nice glass

Clement’s Day (November 23rd and 25th). Brighton

of Bumboo to wash down your feast? It was the name

folk during this festival would enjoy a roast leg of pork,

of a drink sold in the 1750s in East Hoathly made of

boned and stuffed with sage and onions, which of

brandy and beer but unfortunately the effects were

course goes well with apple sauce. Apples were also

said to be regrettable.

featured in another past Sussex event, Oak Apple Day

Giving some truly awful presents might be a funny

on May 29th. This dated back to the days of Charles II

idea but you’re best to avoid getting inspiration from

and on this day children who failed to wear an oak

one Sussex scrooge in 1594. Richard Phearndeane, who

apple or oak leaf (called ‘sporting the oak’) were

was a Sussex labourer simply left Bernard Rosse ‘his

whipped on the back of their legs with stinging

worst breeches’. He must have evidently upset Mr

nettles. Cruelty to children is just as unacceptable as

Phearndeane. This wasn’t for Christmas however; it was

cruelty to animals and octogenarians though so we’d

in his will so Rosse had no way of complaining to the

better give this one a miss too in our hunt for new

deceased. It does make you wonder what who got his

Christmas festivities.

best breeches though and what Phearndean gave

If May is no good for inspiration, perhaps going even earlier in the year for alternative activities for this

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people for Christmas.

Let’s face it, all these alternatives have been dreadful

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so perhaps giving nice presents instead will make up

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vaccine soon. Do remember as well that amazing

Other tours, talks and

things do happen at Christmas. For example, back at

events are available

Christmas 1918, the King family of Haywards Heath,

including ‘Spooky

had been told their son was missing in action in the

Worthing, ‘Brilliant

trenches, believed dead. Their kindly postie knew

Brighton’, ‘Super Sussex’

otherwise though and so made an extra special effort

and ‘Scrumptious Sussex’.

to deliver them the very nice surprise of a postcard on

Kevin’s first novel, ‘Beef

Christmas morning from their son. He thankfully was

Every Day But No Latin’

alive and well and had been a prisoner of war. Their

about the 11 year old boy who set up Claremont

Christmas got even better as he also returned home to

School in Hove in 1925 is published by

Sussex before the holiday was over. I do hope your

www.therealpress.co.uk and on sale in Steyning

holiday this year has some good news too and here’s

Bookshop, Waterstones and from the Real Press.

to lots of good times and fun in 2021. A very merry

Kevin’s next book, ‘Celebrating Brighton and Hove’ can

Christmas to you all – whoever you are after 2020 I’ve

be pre-ordered from

no doubt you deserve a very, very good one.

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STRICTLY COME DANCING With Strictly Come Dancing back on television, Jeremy Knight from Horsham Museum & Art Gallery, looks at some of the history of dancing in Horsham

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ocial dancing by its very nature is ephemeral, it

girl and seemed to become her new clothes very

leaves very little trace. Before the advent of TV

well…They say she is learning to dance, and the

and film, dancing was held in people’s memories

Captain intends to try her Genius for Music, as soon

more than in physical objects. So, whilst we know

as they can get a proper Master…she is about 17, and

dancing took place in the district, there is very little

some say the Capt Is 50… “

mention of it until we get to the 18th century. We

Some 10 years later on 1st May 1759, a young

have evidence, in part due to contemporary records

woman’s diary provides another record of dancing.

of a fatal accident, that dancing round a maypole

This young woman, Sarah Hurst, was in love with an

took place in 1584 in the Carfax Horsham. Tragically

older soldier with whom she later eloped. Perhaps

the maypole fell and killed a young girl. The first

dancing was a catalyst for their romantic connection.

English dance book comprising 104 dances was

On 12th May 1774 the diary of John Baker captures a

published in 1651, with 104 dances, although

dance in Horsham. As Baker goes on to record, May

European dances had circulated through the courts

12th was the old May Day:

for centuries. The book went through numerous

“At Cock (an inn in Southwater) a maypole with

editions over the next 70 years. It was published two

garlands on it, and several couple of country men and

years after Cromwell took power and banned public

women dancing by roadside before the door”

dancing, which shows that even the law couldn’t stop people gathering privately to dance.

A year later the accounts of Elizabeth Smart for February 1760 mention paying 2d for a dancing

Early mentions of dancing in Horsham also occur in

lesson for her 7-year-old daughter Prudence. Later in

letters and diaries that have survived. The first that

July Elizabeth paid 6d for a fiddler for dancing, that

we know of is in a letter written to the owner of Hills

though may relate to the wedding celebrations that

Place in 1749. The owner spent part of her time in

occurred earlier in the month. The adverts of the

her Yorkshire home but received regular updates

forward-thinking school master Richard Thornton and

about life in Horsham. The amusingly gossipy letter

school mistress Mrs Waller, we see the demand for

mentions dancing as an important skill to have and

dancing as a social skill. Both educators promoted

develop:

dancing as an extra service, like todays extracurricular

“I Had the pleasure of seeing Captain Draper’s Bride on Sunday at Church…She is a very smart pretty

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“(At the)… the close of the dinner the Fire Brigade

an apothecary and a surgeon, was also a dancing

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master.

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starting the proceedings before the English dances

and Lighting Committee had to regrettably turn

took over. By the late 18th and early 19th century the

down a request for an electrical supply to the owner

waltz became fashionable and English Country

of The Horse and Groom who wanted to illuminate a

Dancing lost its appeal in England, however it did

dancing green in Denne Road. “

retain popularity in Scotland and America where it

Obviously under today’s restrictions outside

transformed itself. Horsham still followed the Country

dancing would be favorably looked upon. As the

Dances as described in a remarkable description of the

range of posters from our collections show, dancing

Peace Dinner held in Horsham in 1814:

was a very popular activity that was often

”...kind of Jubilee festival in celebration of the

accompanied by live music. Horsham had assembly

recent peace…in a Ring beneath a temporary

rooms at the Kings Head but there was a shortage of

Orchestra the gentry were performing Country

larger halls, so on 22 April 1921 the New Hall opened

Dances, in an adjoining field was playing a Female

with a fine dance floor. In 1928 the International

Cricket match . . . more appropriate Celebration of

Bazaar, run by the Labour Party, was held at the hall

the Peace than the Fetes of His Royal Highness at St

and as the press reported “dancing by wireless

James's'.

Orchestra was indulged in late in the evening”.

The celebration of the coronation of George IV on

It was however the opening of the Drill Hall, with

19 July 1821 would undoubtedly have seen dances

the largest wooden sprung dance floor in Sussex, that

taking place, though we have no mention of any in

gave the largest boost to dancing in Horsham. The

Horsham that have survived. We do, however, have a

hall and its superior floor attracted events by large

pair of shoes worn at a coronation ball that week and

Sussex organisations as well as local clubs and

donated to the museum. The park became the focus

societies. It provided a welcome venue for a growing

of a major event, when in July 1869 Thomas

number of bands and orchestras, as the account from

Honywood was presented with a painting at a 30th

the County Times relates:

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