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December 2013

CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY AND LOCAL BUSINESS Barns Green • Billingshurst • Five Oaks • Ifold • Kirdford • Loxwood • Plaistow • Slinfold • Wisborough Green

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elcome to the December issue of Village Tweet, the fourth Christmas issue since our launch in 2010. It’s been another good year; the magazine has steadily grown and it is often a struggle trying to fit it all in! I am grateful that so many of you send in items they feel will be of interest to the local community. Summer is now a distant memory and the dark evenings and frost on the car windscreens mean winter is nigh. With Christmas looming there is certainly plenty to do as a glance at our What’s On pages will show. I wish you all a very Happy Christmas! Grahame Cover photo: Life-saving charity Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance has launched its Christmas catalogue, see page 27. Photo taken by Jamie Cheshire, the charity’s Press Officer Food & drink Queens Head Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recipe: Boxing Day Soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chantry Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Icing on the Cake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Piggin Good, Hog Roasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue Ship Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Billingshurst Butchers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wisborough Green Farmers’ & Village Market Monsoon Indian Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Chef Thai Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sumners Ponds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Health & wellbeing Jim Hills Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Beauty by Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Billingshurst Dental Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Caroline Clarke Mobile Foot Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Davis Foot Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Meraki Hairdressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Care Comfort Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Caring Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Miles Wrightman Pshychotherapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 AM Beauty Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Billingshurst Osteopaths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Grace Lily Mobile Hairdressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 About the house Fowlers, Estate Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Cubitt & West, Estate Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Miss Mop Domestic Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 21 Oak Designs, Buildings & Structures in Oak . . . . .19 West Sussex Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Sussex Carpet Brokers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Appaloosa Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Pest Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Oven Rescue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Holly Boilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Lee’s Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Myskow Refurbishments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 PJM, Building & Property Maintenance . . . . . . . . .23 Brazier Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Hamilton Cole, TV & Satellite Equipment . . . . . . . .24 Flow-serve, Plumbing, Drainage, Heating . . . . . . . .25 Hydropower, Generators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Mrs Muscle Domestic Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Ovens and More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 GJ Coles Builder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Goring Road Carpets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Woodpeckers House & Garden Maintenance . . . . .28 ADC Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Jef Wilson, Decorator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Pest B Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Re-Nu Kitchens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Ron Osborne Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Delta Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Hallam Trim, Window Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Odd Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Duck Barn Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Handy REM, decorating, etc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Cracknell Pitt-Draffen, Estate Agent . . . . . . . . . .OBC Equine SPR Centre’s page: Winter Skin Problems . . . . . . .36 Falcon/Willetts Equine Feeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

COPY DATE FOR JANUARY ISSUE: 6th DECEMBER Published by A272 Design, PO Box 371, Billingshurst, West Sussex RH14 4AS

Editorial and Advertising: Grahame Pearson 07762 767084 editor@villagetweet.co.uk Website Design: Stephen Pearson stephen@pearson-design.co.uk

www.villagetweet.co.uk Printed by: The Lavenham Press, Suffolk Disclaimer: All adverts and editorial are printed in good faith. However, A272 Design cannot take any responsibility for the content of the adverts, the services provided by the advertisers or any statements given in the editorial. © No part of this publication may be reproduced or stored without the express permission of the publisher. Garden Tweet! Garden View: Surviving Christmas HJS Land Services . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonathan Carter Tree Surgery . . . . Hardwood Seasoned Logs . . . . . . Lawns & Edges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REM Landscapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sussex & Surrey Tree Services . . Andrew Gale Tree Surgery . . . . . . Village Nurseries . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Features Book Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Living with Laika: The Great Escape . . . . . . . . . . .35 Computing: Top Techy Christmas Gifts . . . . . . . . .41 Miscellaneous Professional Services & Businesses Love Lane Vintage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Southwater Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance Xmas Gifts .27 Catherine’s Pet Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Willows Cattery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Bax Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Community/Out & About/Farming/Smallholding Wisborough Green Christmas Tree Festival . . . . . . .6 Keep Kirdford and Wisborough ‘Green’ . . . . . . . . .10 Clare Ebelewicz and the SHAMBA Trust . . . . . . . .11 Age UK Horsham: Spread the Warmth . . . . . . . . . .12 Billingshurst Fire Station: Have a Safe Christmas .14 Billingshurst Primary School: Michael Rosen . . . . .17 Wey & Arun Canal Trust: Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Wey & Arun Canal Trust: Santa Cruises . . . . . . . . .17 Storrington Dramatic Society: Jack & The Beanstalk .21 Canine Partners: New Pop-Up Shop . . . . . . . . . . .22 Loxwood Neighbourhood Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 John Nash’s Column: One for the Gents! . . . . . . . .26 Dame Vera Lynn Trust: Amy Winehouse Tribute Concert .29 Michaela Giles’ Diary of a Smallholder . . . . . . . . . .30 Ifold Carol Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Little Tweeters! Kids Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Three Not So Little Pigs by Yvonne Fleece Moon Hall School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tip Top Tutors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fishers Farm Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Natural Nurture Nursery School . . . . . . . . . . . . Plaistow Pre-school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Motoring KB Private Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Macs Private Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sussex Towing Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Billingshurst Service, Repair & MOT Centre A-Team Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Games and quizzes Crossword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 41 Spot the Difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40, 43 Last But Not Least What’s On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

The area’s longest-established, independent family firm Meet Fowlers’ people:

The Fowlers Billingshurst team would like to wish you all a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year and thank all of their clients for helping to make 2013 a record breaking year.

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Christmas / Food and drink

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Boxing Day Soup Serves 4. Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30-40 minutes

METHOD

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and fry the onion for 5 minutes until golden. Stir in the celery and fry for 5 minutes, then add the potatoes and fry for a further 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently. 2. Add the curry paste or stuffing if using. Cook for a further minute or two, then pour in the stock. Bring to the boil and stir well. Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender. 3. Add the leftover vegetables and meat (if using) into the pan and warm through. Pour the soup into a food processor or blender and either blitz to a smooth purée, or leave a few chunks for texture. Return the soup to the pan. You may need to thin the soup to the consistency you like with hot water or stock, then taste for seasoning. Reheat thoroughly, and pour into bowls with spoonfuls of yogurt or crème fraîche swirled on top, then serve with crusty bread.

INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp sunflower or olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 celery sticks, chopped 2 medium potatoes, about 350g/12oz total weight, peeled and cut into small chunks 1 tbsp curry paste (optional) or stuffing (optional) 1.2 litres/2 pints vegetable stock 550g/1lb 4 oz leftover roasted or boiled vegetables, such as Brussels sprouts, carrots, parsnips and squash, roughly chopped. Any leftover meat e.g. turkey, beef, ham, sausages OR this can be left as a vegetarian soup Salt and pepper for seasoning Natural yogurt or crème fraîche – to serve

The Queens Head, Barns Green Traditional 17th Century Village Pub Finest quality beers, ciders and wines Cask Marque Pub of Excellence Accredited in CAMRA Good Beer Guide

Finest quality, original home cooked food using our EVENTS home grown and Weds 4th Dec Live Music – Acoustic Night Tues 10th Dec Christmas Bumper Quiz – Music & Gen Knowledge local produce (Some say it’s the Centre of the Universe)

Every Friday Take-away Fish and Chips, 6.30-9pm Christmas Menu available. Please call 01403 730436 to book

Chapel Road, Barns Green, West Sussex RH13 0PS. Tel: 01403 730436

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Christmas / Food and drink

The Magic of Christmas Comes Early to Wisborough Green

n the run up to Christmas, the Church of St Peter ad Vincula in Wisborough Green is holding its second Advent Christmas Tree Festival from 7th-15th December to raise much needed funds for Chestnut Tree House and St Peter ad Vincula. Chestnut Tree House is the only children’s hospice in Sussex caring for children with life limiting and life threatening illnesses and relies solely on donations. The plan for the festival is to fill the church with dozens of real Christmas trees that have been kindly sponsored by local businesses and individuals. All the trees will be beautifully lit with white LED lights and decorated to a Christmas Carol and Angels theme by village groups creating a Spiritual and Magical experience. The week of festivities will commence with a

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grand ‘Switch-On’ at 12 noon on Saturday 7th December. As well as viewing this amazing spectacle during the course of the festival you will also be able to enjoy a programme of music, poetry and a concert performed by talented local people. Chris Stride (member of organisation group) said, “This is one of the wonderful initiatives the church has planned to engage the community of Wisborough Green – each day the doors of the church will be open from 10.30am to 7.30pm – so, come along and have some fun, enjoy our refreshments and view our beautiful church.” Further details can be found by visiting www.wisboroughgreen.org or call Dr Graham Parr on (01403) 700793 Henrietta Warwick, Festival Committee

Icing on the cake Cake maker/decorator

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Free Range Rare Breed Pork Succulent, tender pork with amazing flavour and tasty crackling from our traditionally reared Berkshire and Mangalitza pigs As the festive season approaches we are now taking orders for Christmas and New Year. Our Christmas Specials include:Gammon - Smoked and Unsmoked Chipolatas - Country and Pork & Cranberry Sausagemeat and Bacon plus our usual range of sausages, bacon, pork joints and free range eggs Please order by phone 01403 740188, through our website www.chantry y-farm.co.uk, email: enquiries@chantry-farm.co.uk or call in 10am to 4pm weekends If you appreciate great tasting food and care about where DQG KRZ LW·V SURGXFHG WKHQ \RX·OO ORYH RXU SRUN

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Solution on page 41

The Blue Ship is a unique and charming traditional country pub offering cask ales, quality wines and a wide menu of classic homemade dishes including fresh fish Christmas Party Menu. Contact us for your Christmas Party requirements and to make a booking l Exclusive lunchtime offer for Village Tweet readers – 10% off food bill at lunchtime, excluding Sundays. l Exclusive evening offer for Village Tweet readers – Thursdays and Saturday evenings: Free desert when ordering a main course. l Advert must be presented to receive offer. Minimum table of 2. Subject to availability.

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December dates - see website for more info 10th – Christmas Quiz 17th – Curry and a Pint for £8.50 25th – Join us for a Christmas Day drink and a free mince pie! 26th – Boxing Day lunch 12-3pm

The Blue Ship, The Haven, Nr Billingshurst, West Sussex RH14 9BS www.theblueship.co.uk 01403 822 709 7

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Community / Food and drink

Billifest Family Fun Day & Christmas Fayre Jengers Mead – Saturday 7th December, 9am-4pm

elcome to the eighth annual BILLIFEST! This year’s BILLIFEST offers a Family Fun Day – with the emphasis firmly on Christmas – alongside an exciting all-day programme of events. By popular demand ‘Billingshurst Butchers’ will again be providing a hog roast and ‘Billingshurst Creatives’ the community craft enterprise will be holding a walk-in art and craft display in their friendly shop in the precinct. As usual, there will be the now famous ‘mega-raffle’ with over 20 prizes ranging from hampers to restaurant vouchers and all generously donated by local retailers and businesses. The draw will take place at 3pm so ‘be in it to win it’!

This year over 25 exhibitors will be in evidence in the grand marquee in the main car-park representing their various organisations and associations, so drop by and support those who make such an important everyday contribution to our village life. We promise a fun-packed day for all the family so, in the unlikely event of inclement weather, remember: there is no such thing as bad weather – just the wrong clothes! See you there! Billingshurst Community Partnership – BILLIFEST Team

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2nd THURSDAY MONTHLY 9:00-12:30 VILLAGE HALL Enquiries: 01403 700624

Christmas orders now being taken for: Free Range Turkeys Honey Roast Ham Ribs of Sussex Beef Fresh Duck & Geese Capons English Gammon Home-made Chipolatas

01403 782523 8 Jengers Mead, Billingshurst

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We are now taking bookings for Christmas – book now to avoid disappointment

Eat-in offer Wednesdays only

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Two-course meal for two for just £22 Eat in or take-away, lunch or dinner, Sunday-Thursday Applies to all chicken, meat and prawn main courses

Local delivery service available up to 5 miles

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Community / Health and wellbeing

Keep Kirdford and Wisborough ‘Green’ Villagers overjoyed at Parish Council’s decision

illagers are overjoyed at Wisborough Green Parish Council’s unanimous decision to oppose Celtique’s planning application for exploratory drilling near to Northup copse (as reported in September’s Village Tweet). A special Parish Council meeting was convened at which councillors gave local people a final opportunity to express to their opinions and concerns. Tim Worrall, Chairman of KKWG, thanked the parish council for the opportunity for the community to air their views, and for the dedication to detail that they had carried out in relation to the planning application from Celtique to apply for drilling exploration. Tim gave a concise and dramatic report weighing up the dangers of such an application to the village of Wisborough Green and its community. He reviewed many well researched issues stating that the very structure of the village and its community life could be irreparably damaged and changed for ever. It would no longer be a safe, peaceful and energetic environment, bearing in mind the traffic hazards, light, water, air and ground pollution, interference to wildlife and livestock. Tim concluded with a statement that this application should be opposed on the basis that

the proposed site is completely unsuitable and inappropriate on every single level. Other members of the general public made equally heartfelt and detailed objections to the proposed application. A well qualified member with three science degrees, pointed out doubts about the credibility of Celtique. In his opinion the application was flawed from a scientific point of view. Facts were hidden, i.e. no seismic data, no consideration of the fault line data, failure to disclose chemicals that would need to be used at the exploratory stage. A spokesperson from the Sussex Wildlife Trust gave a full report on the endangered species of bats and other wildlife in the area and how this proposal would adversely affect them. It was brought to our notice that Balcombe no longer has a dawn chorus! After consultation, with the public present, Wisborough Green Parish Councillors expressed their personal views strongly opposing Celtique’s application. The decision was unanimous and the council will now move forward with their official objections carrying out the wishes of the community and building on the democratic relationship established. Doris Smallwood, KKWG

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Clare Ebelewicz, local lass

including Broadbridge Heath and Cowfold. ocal girl, Clare Ebelewicz, has just arrived in • Establishing and managing The Friday Night Project Swaziland for a challenge of a lifetime. Clare is a at Costa. volunteer with The SHAMBA Trust – a charity that • Launching a number of community transport schemes aims to empower disadvantaged women, children including 2Wheels+ (a moped loan and young people in poor communities to scheme), Henfield Dial-a-Ride and gain access to resources and services to BilliLinks, a shared taxi scheme. help alleviate poverty and the burden • Organising and managing a number of caused by HIV/AIDS. large public events including Life is for Clare’s passion for community work Living, Speak Out and SNAP Dance started as a student at Tanbridge House Nights. School where she was a Peer Mentor, a Described as ‘a very talented officer’ by member of HYPER (Horsham Youth both District Council Members and officers, Council), and the first Chair of West Sussex Clare has also worked with numerous Youth Cabinet and Deputy Member of UK Parish and Neighbourhood Councils across Youth Parliament for West Sussex. the District. Her most recent work has Clare joined Horsham District Council in resulted in the establishment of five new 2002 with responsibilities for developing Clare dancing with Community Youth Workers across the services for younger and older people, Dorze children, Ethiopia district. including: More recently, Clare’s community roles include being • Launching the District’s Journey to Work, work an active member of Horsham Rotary and Community experience programme for 18-24-year-olds receiving Governor with Forest School in Horsham JSA, two-thirds of whom secured subsequent The SHAMBA Trust have gained a volunteer with employment. established project management skills, drive, • Developing and delivering Mocktail Apprentice – a fun, determination and an excellent track record while Clare interactive health promotion project about safe an will gain new experience, an understanding of other responsible alcohol consumption. communities problems invaluable lessons for her return • Establishing Children Can Do, participatory budgeting to public service with the Council. scheme for 5-13-year-olds For more information about SHAMBA, please visit • Developing a range of educational resources for young www.shambatrust.org and to follow Clare’s Swazi people such as RIGHTMOVE and Sex, Drugs and adventure, please visit her blog at Rock’n’Roll: how to stay happy? cebelewicz.wordpress.com Sally Cottis • Opening new youths clubs in a number of villages,

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Community / Health and wellbeing

Local Restaurants and Cafés help to ‘Spread The Warmth’ with Age UK Horsham District this winter

ge UK Horsham District’s ‘Spread The Warmth’ campaign encourages the community to raise funds to support older people in the colder months. Food and drink outlets are raising funds through their customers’ favourite hot food and drink products. Every time you buy one of the toasty products to warm yourself up, you’ll also be warming up a local older person. Community Fundraiser for Age UK Horsham District, Lawrie Mallyon said, “The response from restaurants & cafés has been great. It’s giving them a chance to draw attention to winter products whilst supporting hundreds in the community.” Look out for posters advertising selected products in cafés and restaurants. Dixey CB Opticians in West Street, Horsham have recently opened up their first EyeCafé above their premises. Joint owner Dirk Bollwerk (pictured) said, “We’ll be donating 10p on all flavoured coffees so come in and try one and help a good cause!” Cathy Roberts from The Old Forge Deli in Storrington will be donating 50p from all of their homemade soups and pies. The White Horse Smokehouse & Grill in Steyning are donating £1 from their special hot winter cocktail sales during December, The Sussex Produce Café are donating 25p for each hot chocolate sold in November, The Merrythought Restaurant in the Bishopric will be donating 50p from their Special Of The Day during January and February while Horsham Coffee Roaster will be donating funds from their sales of coffee in Crates Local Produce in the Carfax.

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Winter can be a risky time for vulnerable older people in England with 200 winter deaths occurring every day, 90% being in the 65+ age bracket. In Horsham District 1 in 8 older people over 65 are turning off their heating due to cost. The old adage ‘prevention is better than cure’ is as true today as it has ever been. Age UK Horsham District’s Information & Advice service unlocked nearly £1 million in benefits last year that helped with energy bills and keep older people living independently in their own homes. Janice Leeming, CEO at Age UK Horsham District, stated, “All money raised will go towards the services that we provide to maximise income and tackle loneliness and social isolation, many of which don’t receive any regular funding. We have a home visiting service that partners volunteers to visit isolated older people. We also have a brand new Housing Options service to assess the homes and requirements of older people to make sure they are safe throughout winter and beyond.” Spread The Warmth runs until March. You can view all those taking part on the Age UK Horsham District website www.ageukhorshamdistrict.org.uk. If you own a food and drink outlet and would like to get involved contact Lawrie Mallyon on 07910 385926 or email communityfundraising@ageukhorshamdistrict.org.uk for a free information pack. Lawrie Mallyon Hi my name is Lee Cuddis. I have been hairdressing for 30 years within Toni&Guy and ran my own salon for 16 years. Being trained by one of the most renowned hairdressers in the world I have been able to go on and train numerous stylists who now run successful, top salons around the globe. In my career I have worked on many catwalk shows, professional photos shoots and been a guest judge for Wella competitions. I am now extremely excited to bring my knowledge to you within a relaxed, beautiful countryside setting at my home here in Coneyhurst, West Sussex, where you will be listened to and given advice on how to get the most from your haircut at home as I understand it can be intimidating in a salon setting. I can show you easy techniques from blow drying to styling your hair at home. You will also be able to enjoy a freshly brewed coffee or a chilled glass of wine while you relax and enjoy your time away from it all. As featured in the West Sussex County Times

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“Have a Safe Christmas” say Billingshurst Fire fighters

ith Father Christmas’s arrival only a few temperatures drop! Ensure your windows are weeks away, this clear before you set off and time of the year can brake gently and early in icy be a busy time for us but this conditions. More tips can be can easily be prevented with found at www.rac.co.uk/ a few tips to keep you and advice/winter-driving. your families safe… Do your bit for the Chimney fires are the community and help those most common fires at this who need it during the cold time of the year, and making months even if it is just sure you have your chimney offering your help to your swept is vital during the cold elderly neighbours. snap. (It will also ensure Remember, we offer free Candles are pretty but never leave them unattended Father Christmas’s costume Home Fire Safety Checks remains a nice bright red!) and advice – just call us! Keeping candles away We hope you won’t need from furniture and making our services but as always sure they are out before we are ready to help when bedtime is the cause of so needed. Last year we were many winter house fires. out most of Christmas day, so no Christmas lunch for us! Sadly winter sees an From everyone at increase in Road Traffic Billingshurst Fire Station, we Collisions due to the wish you all a very Merry adverse weather Christmas and a Happy conditions – please take Safe driving over the festive season starts with a clear view! New Year. Dan Game extra care when the

How are you feeling today? “Sometimes in life we find ourselves overwhelmed with problems and challenges, or we simply feel lost.” My name is Miles. I am a Psychologist based in Ifold, but first and foremost, I am a naturally warm and empathic person. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space to help you overcome your difficulties. Some of the areas I specialise in are:

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Billingshurst’s Heritage – Vol 2 The Continuing History of a West Sussex Village by Geoffrey Lawes

eoffrey Lawes’ superb book, Billingshurst’s Heritage (reviewed in March 2013 Village Tweet) has sold extremely well. The eagerly awaited Volume Two will hopefully be on sale by Christmas. Volume Two casts its net further afield to the hamlets of Adversane and Five Oaks, to Marringdean and Tedfold, to The Wey & Arun Canal, the Weald School, embracing

en route many notable village characters, their memories, the pubs, clubs and societies to which they belonged and the buildings, ancient and modern, where they lived and worked. It also gives an up-todate account of the village today, its local management, sporting and social life, and the institutions which make Billingshurst such a commendable place to live. Soon to be available from: Geoffrey Lawes, Mill Barn, East Street, Billingshurst RH14 9DA. Tel: (01403) 785799, To reserve a copy email: geoff_gillylawes@yahoo.com

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Michael Rosen inspiring children to talk with their pens

ichael Rosen, the book about famous poet and getting ready children’s author, for school, was recently at making the everyday task Billingshurst Primary an inspirational activity to School inspiring the write about. When asked children in Years 5 and 6 by the children how he along with other children came up with ideas and from the same year from his writing style, he replied, the locality schools. ‘I talk with my pen’, Children from St Mary’s illustrating the technique Pulborough, Loxwood, with a poem which he Itchingfield, Slinfold, performed for the children William Penn, Wisborough and then got them all to Michael Rosen with children from the locality schools recite after one hearing! Green, Plaistow and Kirdford, Shipley, Rudgwick and Billingshurst The children left the session full of inspiration Primary School were enchanted and inspired as and were excited to discuss what they had learnt. Michael Rosen performed many extracts from his Michael Rosen is the the author of 140 books best selling book about his childhood, Michael’s including best-selling titles Even My Ears are Big Book of Bad Things. There were tears of Smiling, Quick Let’s Get Out of Here and the laughter from the children and staff as they relataforementioned Michael’s Big Book of Bad ed to many of Michael’s stories. Things. He was the fifth British Children’s The children joined in with the ‘sound effect Laureate from June 2007 to June 2009. noises’ as Michael performed the extract from his Bik-Kay Talbot, Co-Chair of BPSCA

Canal calendar celebrates award-winning photography While taking a walk alongside the Wey & Arun Canal every day in 2014 may not be possible, you can enjoy a new view of the waterway every month with a new fundraising calendar. The Wey & Arun Canal Trust calendar – priced at £7 – is filled with the winning images, and other selected entries, from the charity’s 2013 photographic competition. Funds raised from the sale of the calendars will be used to help progress the restoration of the Wey & Arun Canal. The limited edition A4 wall calendar is printed on high quality art paper with a page per month and a large box for each date. Copies of the calendar are on sale at the Loxwood Canal Centre, which is open from 1pm to 5pm on Wednesdays and Fridays and weekends from 11am to 3pm. Copies can also be ordered by post by calling (01403) 752403 between 9am and 1pm Monday to Friday or by emailing office@weyandarun.co.uk Further information about the restoration of the Wey & Arun Canal see www.weyandarun.co.uk

40-minute trips on our festive canal boat. Meet Santa as he comes aboard with his sack of presents

Trips are at 11am, 12 noon and 2pm and depart from beside the Canal Centre in Loxwood RH14 0RD. Tickets cost £9 each and include light refreshments for everyone and a gift from Santa for children under 12 years old

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There will also be festive trips on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day departing at 11am, 12 noon and 2pm. Tickets for the 50 minute trips cost £5 for adults and £2.50 for children. Mulled wine, juice and mince pies are included

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It’s Panto Time! Storrington Dramatic Society present:

Jack & The Beanstalk

ack and his mother, Dame Trott, find themselves with very little money and an evil Baron who is on the verge of evicting them from their home. They decide that the only way they can find the money to pay off their debts is to sell the family cow – but who will buy her? After all, she’s not producing milk anymore! Just as Jack fears the worst a mystery buyer comes along, and with all the money from the sale their house should be safe. But what’s this? The evil Baron’s henchmen with a money-making plan of their own. Poor Jack and his mother look to be ruined until a magical beanstalk, a Giant who isn’t quite what he seems, and the Baron’s Daughter hatch a plan to bring happiness to everyone in the village. With a host of the usual colourful pantomime

characters lending their assistance along the way, Jack & the Beanstalk promises to be an evening of laughter and huge enjoyment to all. Written and Directed by Graeme Jenkins, the pantomime opens at Sullington Parish Hall on the 4th with further performances on the 5th and 6th December and a matinee on Saturday 7th. See our website for more details. Tickets available from Fowlers Estate Agents in Storrington, our facebook page (www.facebook.com/storringtondramatics) or www.storringtondramatics.co.uk Graeme Jenkins Photo (left to right): Angela Chapple, Gertrude, Mark Simpkin, Matthew Wassell, Mike Chapple, Emily Hale, Roy Stevens, Charlotte Amey

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Canine Partners Opens its First Pop-Up Shop

ational assistance dog charity Canine Partners is to open its first pop-up shop at a prime location in the centre of Midhurst. The shop is a first for the Charity, which is based on the outskirts of Midhurst at nearby Heyshott, and will place the local charity in the heart of the town in the run up to Christmas. The Canine Partners shop will move into West Street, Midhurst and be open for business from 5th November, remaining open through the festive season until the end of January. Staff, volunteers and local partnerships from the local charity will run the store which will sell luxury Christmas cards and gifts as well as a range of fabulous preloved evening wear and accessories. Jill Green, Head of Regional Fundraising, said, “This will be a fabulous opportunity for us to be part of the community in Midhurst and hopefully to meet more people who may have an interest in the life changing work that we do. “It really is a perfect opportunity to pick up a great bargain as the party season looms as well as those last-minute festive gifts that we all need once life starts to get busy around Christmas and New Year time. “We are inviting everyone to come along and spend some time with us and get to know us better. We’re really looking forward to welcoming people into the shop.” Over the coming weeks the Charity has planned an exciting programme of events including Party Week starting Monday

24th November, during which author Alice Petersen will be signing her new novel as well as special Canine Partners dog treats and recipes available in store. The shop will also feature a special Christmas Week theme beginning 9th December which will see our own Mr December, the adorable puppy Magnum who features in our calendar, pop in to meet visitors as well as a special photo session with our amazing puppies on Saturday 14th December. Jill added, “Over the weeks ahead there really will be something for everyone. We’re hoping as many people as possible pop in to see us and of course dogs are welcome.” Canine Partners is a national charity that trains assistance dogs for people with physical disabilities including civilians and members of HM Armed Forces. The dogs are trained to help with everyday tasks such as opening and closing doors, unloading the washing machine, picking up dropped items, pressing buttons and switches and getting help in an emergency. They also increase independence, confidence and self-esteem and bring companionship, a sense of security and increased social interaction. Opening hours, Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm. Myrid Ramsay

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Loxwood Neighbourhood Plan Parish Consultation 4th November to 15th December Would you like be part of the future of Loxwood Parish? If so please come along to our open day on Tuesday 3rd December at North Hall from 6-10pm to hear about all the work that has been done in securing a positive future for the development of our village through the Neighbourhood Plan. The consultation draft of the Neighbourhood Plan can be viewed and downloaded from the village web site www.loxwood.org. Just click on the CLP tab. Copies of the Neighbourhood Plan are also available at the post office, butchers, Onslow Arms and the Tichbourne pub. It is very important that Loxwood residents have a say in what happens to our village and the Neighbourhood Plan gives us all an opportunity to do this. The document will outline the policies based on peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s views taken at several open days over the last two years, and the results of a survey circulated to everyone in the village. So if you care what happens to Loxwood please come along and let us know what you think, especially if you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been to any other of our opens days before, as we want everyone to be involved in this very important time for our village. You can also e-mail your comments on the Neighbourhood Plan to loxwoodclp@btinternet.com or simply write a letter to the Parish Clerk Mrs Beverley Weddell, Lock House Lodge, Knightons Lane, Dunsfold, Surrey GU8 4NU.

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One for the Gents! quantities of exhaust gasses, such as a Suffolk Punch is programmed to do, reinforces the yearning for the combustion engine. So it came to pass with the tractor. Every boy’s dream. Huge wheels, massive engine, knobs, levers and think it only fair to state from the outset that my switches everywhere and a great lot of noise to little scribble this month will be of more interest boot. Heaven! and understanding to the males of the family Mind you, those early beasts were not exactly than the ladies. comfortable. I think that the welfare of the driver I refer to the love, enjoyment and fascination of was the last thing the designers had in mind. The the species to ‘big boys toys’. seat was just an iron plate on a springy bar, the Now while the girls seemed content to play wheels were shod in iron rings and the with their dolls, us ‘males’ would balk at going suspension seemed to have been forgotten in the anywhere near such creations. Dolls? Dolls? excitement of the Yuk! (Although it is fine creation of this of course for boys to workhorse. But what go off to play with their a thrill for a fifteenAction Men!). year-old to drive! It seems an inbuilt Over the years the requisite from an farming machines exceedingly young age have grown ever that the male should larger. Tractors now look with longing at tower over the anything that is noisy, pedestrian, and large and moves under cultivator drills and its own volition. From combine harvesters boyhood we fellows are machines of covet the mechanical incredible and the loudest. We sophistication as the treasured our Dinkys Photo: I know there’s a reverse here somewhere! need for speed and and train sets and this efficiency became the ever growing necessity. was reinforced by ourselves when we had Still, all is not lost folks. I have just been made children of our own. What did we new dads go a very happy man again. You men will and do? Before the poor little lad was six months understand, I know, when I tell you that I have old, we had gone and converted the loft into a just got my hands on a DIGGER. Yes, really. A miniature version of the Great Western line. In three and a half ton, caterpillar-tracked threesome cases this went so far as to happen even if bucket digger. I know, I know, you are all green the poor child had been a daughter! with envy. And so you should be. So it was with me. As a child it was things like Now every ditch on the farm will be cleared those huge old road-rollers that rumbled slowly (whether it needs it or not) and a multitude of over fresh tarmac, or the Golden Arrow holes will appear in places that there should thundering through the local station in clouds of probably not be holes, but a chaps got to practise steam and screaming whistles. somewhere hasn’t he? We still admire and stand in awe of those So, if you want your own personal hole where magnificent steam traction engines that trundle at present there isn’t one, you know where to around at the showgrounds. Imagine the days come. I am complete. I feel that at my age I have when they were the norm, rumbling down the achieved the zenith of mechanical wants and I roads and pulling the ploughs across the farms or can now look back over so many years of being powering the engines that drove the galloping bounced over ploughed fields and announcing horses at the fairground ride. my arrival everywhere by a preceding aroma of Farming gave me the opportunity to indulge diesel, with warmth and satisfaction. the love affair much further. First there was just a So, gentlemen, get your Christmas list out and horse and cart. A huge and powerful horse I put something noisy and mechanical at the head admit, but still not quite what my heart desired. of the list! Happy Christmas! Sitting just a couple of feet behind the rear end of John Nash something that is capable of generating untold John Nash is a retired, well sort of retired, fruit farm manager in Kirdford who enjoys scribbling about life on the farm from the now to days gone by.

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Air Ambulance Christmas catalogue now available Supporters of Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance can now buy bespoke cards called Wishing you a Heli Christmas (see cover) and The Heli & the Ivy (below). Other designs feature stunning local scenery painted exclusively for the Air Ambulance by Reg Siger. There’s also a free prize draw to win one of the original paintings. Gifts include a 2014 Air Ambulance Calendar (£7), a 2014 Diary (£5), a Chromolite Key Chain (£3.50) and a Push & Go toy helicopter (£3), making it an ideal stocking filler. The catalogue also has information on major developments of the service over the past year . There’s also the chance to win up to £1,000 by purchasing a Lottery Gift Voucher and this year for the first time ever there is an opportunity to purchase a membership for a young family friend or relative, to join Dr Dudley’s Kids Club. Christmas shoppers can donate to the Air Ambulance by signing up to the Give as you Live scheme. Go to www.giveasyoulive.com

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The Three Not So Little Pigs

Once upon a time on a small farm near Billingshurst …

fter Lily had complained about her ‘Neighbours from Hell’ Anne decided to move Humphrey and give both Dottie and the sheep in the nursery some peace. That took a little time to happen but eventually Humphrey was very happily rehomed in a larger pen with a huge ark all to himself and Dottie breathed a sigh of relief. So did the sheep. Several weeks later, much to everyone’s astonishment, Dottie produced a litter of lovely piglets – all of them looking exactly like their dad! All through the hot summer months they grew and grew until the ark was too small for all of them and Dottie. So Anne arranged for three of them to move to another farm. All paperwork done, Bill and Grandad started the relocation process. Despite food in bucket waving, none of the little pigs were willing to leave home. Finally, with Bill pulling, and Sally pushing, three little pigs were coaxed, coerced and pushed into the trailer and the journey started. That is when the real fun began… Bill and Grandad couldn’t find the farm they were going to. A phone call (thank goodness for mobile phones and Grandad was actually carrying his that day) fixed that. They stopped at the farm, and the new owner showed them

where to go to get to the pigs’ new home. Grandad’s heart sank. It was a very narrow, bumpy track with a ditch running down each side. Very, very carefully Grandad reversed the truck and the trailer along the track until finally they reached the paddock where the pigs were to go. It was pig paradise. All overgrown with yummy bushes a brand new ark all warm and comfy and an electric fence to keep predators out (and them in of course). Bill lowered the back of the trailer to find the three pigs fast asleep. They had obviously enjoyed the ride. They just as obviously did not want to move house because they wouldn’t budge. Neither pushing nor food in the bucket was enough to motivate them. At last in frustration Bill grabbed their ears and pulled them out of the trailer. The first one to hit the electric fence was Bill who screamed blue murder. Grandad, sensible man, maintained he was just the driver and kept out of it. After finishing their task, both men went home as fast as they could. The three pigs found themselves in hog heaven and soon made themselves at home. Little did they know that Christmas was coming! Yvonne Fleece Photo: Grahame Pearson

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will have to look up the plans on making a weather we don’t use heat lamps in the pig arks as replica of Noah’s Ark for all the animals. Heavy the heat generated by the sow is more than clay, heavy rain and pigs just don’t sufficient to keep the litter cosy. mix well. Additionally the electric Heat lamps bring in increased company’s hedge cutters bowling in disease problems in my opinion so without warning or permission with we only use them when they give their massive flail-mower terrifying birth in a stable and then only in the my horse for an hour means I also winter. now have one field that is nigh on I was very honoured to have two impossible to enter; lucky I didn’t get articles, two mentions and a photo a vet’s bill. in the winter issue of Practical Pigs The latest Tedfold additions, We have been invited to attend magazine. The first article was on age five hours Billifest (see page 8. GP) this year behalf of the British Pig Association and will be sharing a stand with the West Sussex with a robust defence on why ‘The Pig Idea’ on Smallholders, bringing along some seven-day swill feeding is an unmanageable welfare risk and matured Tedfold Badger Faced Lamb and some the second was on the strict legal criteria of being Tedfold Charcuterie. This will be Tedfold’s first able to call meat ‘pedigree’ or ‘rare breed’. Sadly ‘farmers Market’ and so we are hoping we get it many people claim these titles to give the right. impression of a premium product when legally they The Saddleback sow finally gave birth; I really shouldn’t. need to look at my record-keeping skills as sows I am also busy pulling together the British are generally spot on with their length of gestation, Saddleback Breeders Club yearbook, a job which so the birth date prediction error was solely mine. was allocated to me at the only committee meeting She had a healthy litter of eleven plus one runt I didn’t attend. They’re a crafty lot! Michaela Giles www.tedfoldcottagefarm.co.uk which she conveniently sat on. Despite the

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his month we focus on how to recognise winter skin problems – what you can treat yourself and what needs the services of a vet. Mud fever. This condition is caused by bacteria, one of the most common being Dermatophilus which enters the skin through tiny lesions caused by skin being subjected to wet and muddy conditions; this can weaken the skin structure allowing infection in. Symptoms consist of tiny scabs under which the bacteria thrive and this can lead to severe infection and inflammation of the legs if left untreated. Most minor cases of mud fever can be treated successfully by the horse owner using an antibacterial wash to cleanse and gently remove the scabs and afterwards making sure the area is thoroughly dry before adding a topical cream (make sure it is one that the skin can still breathe through) before turnout. Also try to avoid turnout in excessively wet and muddy conditions. There are also turnout boots on the market aimed at preventing mud fever but be careful the horse’s legs do not get too hot underneath them. Serious cases of mud fever will need antibiotic treatment from a vet – always ask your vet for advice if you are worried about your horse’s health. Some very sensitive horses can also get mud fever from wet grass, especially those with white legs and pink skin, so it pays to be vigilant all year round, not just in winter. The ingestion of certain plants – especially St John’s Wort can also cause photosensitivity on white legs which can be mistaken for mud fever so make sure paddocks are clear of any poisonous plants. Rain scald. This is a very similar condition to mud fever that affects the horse on its back causing small pussy scabs under the hair. It is caused by the horse’s skin becoming very soft due to damp conditions and can also occur if horses are sweating under their rugs. Treatment is similar to mud fever in that the scabs need to be removed and the skin washed with an antibacterial wash and thoroughly dried. Removing the horse from pasture and keeping in a clean dry stable will help treat the condition more quickly. Make sure any rugs the horse wears are cleaned and any grooming brushes are not

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Delicious Thai cuisine prepared with finest locally sourced ingredients

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Lunch 12.00am - 2.00pm

Dinner 5.30pm -10.00pm

TEL: 01403 786128 MOBILE: 07825 517439 9 JENGERS MEAD, BILLINGSHURST, WEST SUSSEX RH14 9PB

ADVERTISERS INDEX December 2013 A-Team Mechanics............................43 ADC Appliances ................................29 AM Beauty Clinic...............................15 Andrew Gale Tree Surgery................34 Appaloosa Upholstery.......................21 Bax Computers .................................41 Beauty by Georgia ............................11 Billingshurst Butchers..........................8 Billingshurst Dental Practice .............11 Billingshurst Osteopaths ...................15 Billingshurst Service, Repair & MOT Centre...................................42 Blue Ship Pub .....................................7 Brazier Building Solutions .................24 Care Comfort Company ....................13 Caring Homes ...................................13 Caroline Clarke Mobile Foot Care.....11 Catherine’s Pet Services...................35 Cracknell Pit-Draffen, Estate Agent .........................................OBC Cubitt & West, Estate Agent................4 Dame Vera Lynn Trust Amy Winehouse Tribute Concert...29 Davis Foot Care ................................12 Delta Decor .......................................30 Duck Barn Interiors ...........................31 Falcon/Willetts Equine Feeds............37 Fishers Farm Park.............................39 Flow-serve, Plumbing, Drainage, Heating..........................................25 Fowlers, Estate Agent .........................3

GJ Coles, Builder ..............................27 Goring Road Carpet Centre..............27 Grace Lily Mobile Hairdressing .........15 Hallam Trim, Window Cleaning .........30 Hamilton Cole, TV & Satellite Equipment .....................................24 Hardwood Seasoned Logs................33 HJS Land Services ...........................32 Holly Boilers ......................................23 Hydropower, Generators ...................25 Icing on the Cake ................................6 Ifold Christmas Carol Service ...........38 Jef Wilson, Decorator........................29 Jim Hills Sports .................................10 Jonathan Carter Tree Surgery...........32 KB Private Hire..................................25 Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance Christmas Gifts ..........27 Lawns & Edges .................................33 Lee’s Locks .......................................23 Love Lane Vintage ..............................9 Mac’s Private Hire .............................36 Meraki Hairdressing ..........................12 Miles Wrightman Pshychotherapy.....14 Miss Mop Domestic Cleaning .....19, 21 Monsoon Indian Restaurant................9 Moon Hall School..............................38 Morita Telecom..................................42 Mrs Muscle Domestic Cleaning ........25 Myskow Refurbishments ...................23 Natural Nurture Nursery School........39

Oak Designs, Buildings & Structures in Oak ..........................19 Odd Job.............................................30 Oven Rescue ....................................22 Ovens & More ...................................25 Pest B Off..........................................29 Pest Man ...........................................21 Piggin Good, Hog Roasts ...................6 PJM, Building & Property Maintenance..................................23 Queens Head Pub ..............................5 REM Landscapes/Handy REM .........33 Re-Nu Kitchens .................................29 Ron Osborne Roofing .......................29 Southwater Cycles ............................15 Sumners Ponds...............................IBC Sussex & Surrey Tree Services.........33 Sussex Carpet Brokers .....................20 Sussex Towing Brackets....................41 The Chef Thai Restaurant.................46 Tip Top Tutors....................................38 Village Nurseries...............................35 West Sussex Interiors .......................19 Wey & Arun Canal Trust, Santa Cruises ..........................................17 Wey & Arun Canal Trust, Calendar ...17 Willows Cattery .................................35 Wisborough Green Farmers’ & Village Market .................................8 Woodpeckers, House & Garden Building & Maintenance ................28

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