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

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January 2012

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elcome to the January issue of Village Tweet. At this time of year thoughts inevitably turn to the dreaded New Year’s Resolutions. Traditionally this might be dieting, giving up smoking, starting a diary, etc. However, new Village Tweet writer Rita Williams-Hall has an unusual take on New Year’s Resolutions – read her piece on page 39. A look at this month’s cover photo reminds us how bleak January often is, yet conversely, how breathtakingly beautiful this time of year can be. Wrap up, get outside and enjoy it! Happy New Year! Grahame Cover photo: ‘Frosty Tree’. By Sophie Ward/www.sophiesphotos.com If you have a suitable photo for the cover of Village Tweet please email it to us Food & drink Clayfield Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Little Cakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Recipe: Stubby Beans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Catering Occasions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Kings Arms Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Sumners Ponds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Monsoon Indian Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Health & wellbeing Care Comfort Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Azra Hall Skincare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Nikki Durrant Hypnotherapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Rosemary Conley Dieting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Gozone Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Peter Paget Acupuncture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Yogabody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Zumba South Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 South East Hearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 PRH Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Cathryn Hindle Life Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OBC About the house Cracknell Pitt-Draffen Estate Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5 Cleansing Service Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Hamilton Cole TV & Satellite Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Batchelor & Bacon: Kitchens, Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Blooms 2 Florist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 GJ Coles Builder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Hallam Trim Window Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 South East Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 M Marshall Decorating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Pets, Homes & Gardens Pet Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Vertus Building Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 West Sussex Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 A&B Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Darren Williams Architect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 SC Glass & Glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Appaloosa Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Catherine’s Pet Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Home Interior Painting Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Hydropower Generators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Pace Fuelcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Pest B Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Drainline Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Miss Mop Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 BRH Services Handyman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Holly Boilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Paul Beadell Aerial & Satellie Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Plumtree Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Re-Nu Kitchens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Garden Tweet! David Baulch Landscaping, Patios & Fencing . . . . . . . . . . .25 Garden View: Forever Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Andrew Gale Tree Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Clayton-Turner Trees & Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Village Nurseries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Contents COPY DATE FOR FEBRUARY ISSUE: 9th JANUARY 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. Equine SPR Centre’s page: Respiratory Problems in Horses . . . . .32 LS Tack & Leather Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Mobile Field Shelter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Motoring Tri Cars Private Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Pulborough Private Car Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Ashpark Private Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Macs Private Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 A-Team Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Partridge Green Motorsport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Sussex Towing Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Miscellaneous Professional Services & Businesses Angel Eyes Images Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Emma Dale Dog Behaviourist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Farmhouse B&B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Alec McCabe Guitar Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Claire Bradder Flute & Piano Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Alan Wright Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Best Computer Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 TechGeek IT and Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Games and quizzes Crossword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Wordsearch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 30 Kids Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Spot the Difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37, 46 Little Tweeters! Billingshurst Primary School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Bobtails Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Wakoos Centre4Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 An Unwanted Gift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Community Billingshurst Forum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Get a Life … Get a Life Coach! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Faces of Billingshurst: Jane Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Gary Holder’s Acoustic Music Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 School Choir Spreads Festive Cheer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Barns Green Players: Little Red Riding Hood . . . . . . . . . . .38 John Nash’s Farming Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Billingshurst Remembrance Parade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Billingshurst Community & Conference Centre . . . . . . . . . .IBC Features A Good Read Book Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Step into Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Are You Sweet Enough? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Plumbing Mishaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Sale Savvy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 New Year’s Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 New Year, New Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Last But Not Least What’s On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 45 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

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Book reviews

A Good Read A New Year selection from book reviewer Kath Bennett Gillespie and I – Jane Harris In 1888, following the death of her aunt, Harriet Baxter visits Glasgow to see the wonders of the International Exhibition. A chance encounter leads to an unlikely connection with the family of struggling artist Ned Gillespie, and sets in motion a chain of events with devastating consequences and far-reaching repercussions. Jane Harris uses Harriet as the narrator of her second novel, a move which allows her to initially intrigue and then repeatedly wrong-foot the reader. Our view of the complex Gillespie family – matriarchal Elspeth, Ned, his put-upon wife Annie, their children Sibyl and Rose – comes entirely through Harriet’s eyes. At first we do not question her perceptions as the relationships unfold and minor crises are dealt with, but then, as events take a more sinister turn, we begin to question her impartiality. Harris has already proved that she is a fine storyteller in her debut, The Observations, and Gillespie and I cements that reputation. She skilfully moves between the novel’s two time periods: Harriet as an elderly lady in 1933, and Harriet as an earnestly helpful friend of the family some 45 years earlier, slowly revealing almost enough information to make us believe we understand. The twists are not over-dramatised, the rug is not pulled from under us, but tugged just enough to make us stumble a little and doubt not only Harriet Baxter, but ourselves. At several points during the novel, it is easy to forget that these characters are fictional, that Harris not Harriet, is the author, and that Ned’s

paintings cannot be seen in galleries, because he did not exist beyond these pages. As the story progresses, you will find yourself reading faster and faster, but then, once you reach the end, wanting to read it all over again. The Lighthouse Keeper Stories – Ronda and David Armitage This is not exactly a new read. The original story of Mr Grinling, The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch, was first published in 1977, but young readers cannot fail to delight in this charming book. Mr Grinling’s problem is that a bunch of hungry seagulls keep attacking the lunch basket that his wife, a most accomplished cook, sends by means of a rope and pulley from the little white cottage on the cliffs to the lighthouse every day. He tries everything to stop them, even putting poor Hamish the cat in a second basket and winching him across to safeguard the sandwiches – but to no avail. Surely there must be a way to stop the birds sharing his meal? Of course there is, but in the second story in this double volume, a new problem arises – too many delicious lunches mean that Mr Grinling finds himself in a very tight spot. How will he cope when the cakes and chocolates and crisps and sweets all have to go? Ideal for newly confident readers, with a supportive mix of text, pictures and captions, this will be requested again and again. The only problem is – it can leave you feeling rather peckish … Kath Bennett

Food and drink

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Stubby Beans The food blog ‘Girl Interrupted Eating’ (http://girlinterruptedeating.wordpress.com), run by Becky, recently reviewed Valentine Warner’s cookbook ‘The Good Table’. This delicious recipe was featured on the blog.

METHOD

1. Soak the beans overnight. 2. Simmer the hocks for one hour. 3. Strip the leaves from the thyme sprigs and fry the onions with the thyme in the lard. 4. When softened add the garlic, mustard powder and cloves, cook for a minute 5. Add the tomatoes and sugar. 6. Add the drained beans to the casserole with the whole hocks (you can leave the skin and fat on or take it off), plus a litre of stock or water. 7. Either cook in the casserole on the hob, simmering for an hour with the lid on, then 30-50 minutes with the lid off, or Becky recommends that you can transfer everything to the slow cooker on high for 4 hours. 8. Strip the hock from the bones, string it and put the meat back in with the beans. (If you kept the fat on, slice it and pop it into a hot oven to crisp it up and eat as a snack or tasty side dish). 9. Season to taste. 10. Serve with cabbage or creamy mashed potatoes. 11. Becky suggests a splash of Worcester sauce to finish.

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10% off all our frozen free range pork and lamb We produce, year round: • Traditionally reared rare breed pork • Grass finished lamb • A variety of sausages and bacon • Boxed quarters, wholes and halves of pork and lamb • Now open for you to purchase our top quality meat between 5-7pm Weds and 2-5pm Sats

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INGREDIENTS

500g of dried pinto, haricot or borlotti beans 2 smoked ham hocks (about 1kg) Knob of lard or butter (lard is more authentic) 2 onions Few sprigs of thyme 4 garlic cloves 1 tsp English Mustard Powder 1/2 tsp of ground cloves 2 x 400g of chopped tomatoes 50g of dark muscovado sugar 1 litre of stock (or water) 10g flaked sea salt Black pepper to season

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Food and drink

The Café by The Lake at Sumners Ponds Fishery and Campsite, Barns Green TRULY BEAUTIFUL LOCATION T CAFé IN A ! GREA REAKFAST NGLISH B s &ULL % ICHES LLED SANDWOARD s $EEP l IALS B CKS s 7EEKLY SPECETY OF D ELICIOUS SNA RI A V E ID W G ! N s UTDOOR SEATI s )NDOOR AND O Forthcoming Events at Sumners Ponds Thursday 12th January 2012 Quiz Night Saturday 28th January 2012 Curry Night Friday 10th February 2012 Fish & Chips Night Call 01403 732539 to reserve a table

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Delivery service available to the following areas: Billingshurst, Barns Green, Slinfold, Pulborough, Wisborough Green, Loxwood, Ifold, Haven, Rudgwick, Coneyhurst, Coolham, Kirdford, Five Oaks, Itchingfield, West Chiltington (Minimum order £20, Billingshurst £15)

We do not compromise on ingredients or quality Take-away service available 10% discount on collection

What makes a meal at Monsoon so special? “Our priority is high quality Indian food.” OK, but exactly what makes it high quality? We achieve this by using only the very best ingredients. Inevitably this means we are not the cheapest (though we are extremely good value), but it is this passion for quality that means our customers return again and again.

What else is special about Monsoon? Our restaurant is in a characterful 15th century building with four spacious seating areas. And last but not least, our service is efficient, friendly and courteous – just as it should be.

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Create your own set meal for 2 for £22 (A 30% reduction on our menu prices) (Chicken, meat or prawn) Papadam and chutney Any 2 starters from the menu Any 2 main dishes from the menu Any side dish from the menu Any rice from the menu Any nan bread from the menu

All this for just £22

Perhaps not the cheapest but we use only the finest ingredients We also offer outside catering for large parties, wedding receptions and functions

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Health and wellbeing

Step into Health Don’t neglect your feet this winter

ootcare should be a priority in winter – the season for hiding them away in boots and sturdy weatherproof shoes. No sunny airing in sandals or barefoot on beaches and paddling in the sea to keep them healthy. We need to check our shoes are fit for purpose. Choose quality over quantity. Leather is best, with flexible soles, good gripping surfaces, cushioned insoles, insulated for warmth and room to wriggle those toes. Apparently the average adult walks the equivalent of more than four times round the world in a lifetime. What percentage of that is Christmas shopping I wonder? After a hard day, soak your weary feet in warm water, with added sea salt or soothing oils. Dry thoroughly with a soft towel, especially between the toes. A spot of tea tree oil helps to prevent fungal problems, like athlete’s foot. File hard skin gently, preferably using a pumice stone in or after a bath. Finish off with a foot file after drying, and apply a foot cream if the heels are particularly dry. Visit a podiatrist for advice if you have any problems. Many foot-problems are self-inflicted. However attractive high heels may be, healthy feet are the real beauty. Pam Ayres’ poem, I wish I’d looked after my teeth, could equally apply to feet, for those who regret having bunions and corns. Reflexology Massaging feet keeps them supple and healthy. Reflexology

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offers this and potentially more. Using specific thumb and finger movements, a reflexologist stimulates the pressure points on your feet or hands that they believe reflect various parts of the body, effecting a beneficial physical change. Reflex actually means reflect. It is thought to have originated five thousand years ago in China and was also used by the Ancient Egyptians. Reflexology was introduced in the west by an American doctor, William Fitzgerald – an ear, nose and throat specialist. In 1917 he published his ideas about interconnecting zones within the body, visualised by ten vertical strips which run the length of the body, with pressure points on the feet, hands, lips, nose and ears. Studies have concluded that reflexology creates relaxation, reduces pain, improves blood flow, aids post-operative recovery, enhances medical care, benefits mental health by reducing depression, complements cancer care and eases pregnancy, delivery and post-partum effects, including post-partum depression. Reflexologists say that it reduces stress by interrupting stress signals and restoring the body’s equilibrium. So this Christmas, step into health. Treat yourself or a loved one to a reflexology session to ease any stress and tension, and make sure your boots are made for walking and your shoes are made for dancing. Sue Blain

International Skin Care & Waxing Specialist 90 High Street, Billingshurst

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Health and wellbeing

Lose a Stone in 7 Weeks with Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness Club

ose pounds easier than ever before with the brand new Fat Attack Booster (F.A.B) Diet from Rosemary Conley at your local Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness Club in Billingshurst. All classes are held at the Community Centre in Roman Way. Rosemary’s new diet is easy to follow and highly effective. It starts with the two-week Kick-Start Booster Diet to enable followers to see a significant weight loss early on. Studies have proven that if you lose a significant amount of weight early on in a weight-loss programme you are more likely to continue and succeed. Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness Clubs is the only national slimming organisation in the UK to offer exercise as well as dietary advice in

the same class. Prepay for your first 5 classes and you will receive free membership & the F.A.B Diet pack. Aerobics/Zumba & Weigh in £6.00 Pilates & Weigh in £7.20 Zumba exercise only £5.20 Or you can join our Premier Club & pay £22.00 per month & enjoy 1 class & weigh in per week & receive generous discounts on other classes. Find out what happens at a Rosemary Conley class by logging onto www.rosemaryconley.com Come along to any of classes where you will receive a warm welcome. For more information call Helen on 01403 265574 or email helen.heinrich@rosemaryconley.com

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Health and wellbeing

Are You Sweet Enough? Type 2 Diabetes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a growing crisis

tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s January again, when many of us are feeling more than a little guilty about all the overindulgence. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re making resolutions to cut-down and shape-up. This article is not exactly good news for cake, biscuits, and chocolate-lovers, but the latest statistics for the growing crisis of Type 2 diabetes, makes far worse reading! Baroness Young, Chief Executive of Diabetes UK, is determined to spread the word as some 2.8 million people in the UK have been diagnosed with it, and an estimated 850,000 more probably have it, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet know it. All carbohydrates are converted to glucose in the body and our cells use this as their primary source of fuel. Glucose enters our cells using insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas. Type 2 diabetes develops when the body does not produce enough insulin to maintain a normal blood glucose level, or when the body is unable to effectively use the insulin that is being produced, resulting in high glucose levels in the blood. The biggest risk factors are: having a family member with the problem, being overweight, especially around the waist, and being over 40 years of age. People of South Asian or African descent are at higher risk at a younger age. These ethnic groups are generally less able to digest lactose (milk sugar). Research is also beginning into the growing evidence of a link between diabetes and milk intolerance. Excess calories are stored as fat, and an accumulation of excess fat around the liver and the pancreas is thought to be a key cause of Type 2 diabetes. Check your own risk score on Diabetes UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, www.diabetes.org.uk. You should consult your GP if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re already experiencing increased thirst, blurred vision,

tiredness and urinating more than usual. Fortunately, eating less sugar, salt and fat and exercising more regularly will help to reduce the risk. You may need to consider diluting fruit juices and limiting dried fruits, such as figs and raisins, and sweeter fruits like ripe bananas and grapes which, although packed with nutrients, do contain high sugar levels. White bread, pastry and white rice also create a sugar rush compared to the wholegrain version. The New Year is a good time to start making changes. A chromium supplement may help if sugar cravings become a problem. Small regular meals, containing protein with vegetables, and healthy snacks, such as nuts and berries in between meals, will help to stabilise blood glucose levels and stop between-meal hunger pangs. These days it is easier to cut down on fats rather than sugars. When offered sweet treats just decline politely, explaining that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sweet enough! Sue Blain, Naturopath

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eet Jane Cross, a freelance Behaviour Consultant based in Billingshurst. Jane provides tools and support for assessment, intervention and monitoring of social, emotional and behavioural difficulties in children aged between the ages of 3 and 16 years. She doesn’t just work with children but their families and the schools. Jane loves the challenge of helping kids with difficulties and that came through during our interview. Originally from South London, she trained as an art teacher in Bristol and Brighton. Jane started her teaching career in Somerset and then worked in a pupil referral unit in Croydon and then Behaviour Support Teams in Oxfordshire, Lewisham and Greenwich.

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Plumbing Mishaps… Would you know what to do? Frozen Pipes: Turn off the mains water supply. If the frozen pipe has a split, empty the cold water cistern by opening all the cold taps. If the pipe hasn’t split, thaw it out slowly by applying hot water bottles. If any part of the hot water system is frozen or there is a split, turn the central heating off and call a professional. Burst pipe: Turn off the mains water. Open all the cold taps so the pipes and storage system drain quickly, but do not turn on the hot taps. Turn off the central heating, any electric immersion heaters and call a professional. Blocked sink or toilet: If the sink is blocked, unscrew the trap – the U-shaped pipe under the sink (don’t forget to put a bowl underneath to catch any water!) and check. If the blockage isn’t there, or your toilet is blocked, use a plunger that completely covers the outlet. It creates a vacuum to suck and push the blockage away. A chemical dissolver breaks down organic material, clearing the blockage away with little or no mess. Call a professional if the blockage remains. The best way to prevent plumbing

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uring the winter months horses are often confined to stables for a long period time, therefore it’s not surprising that respiratory problems can occur. Recurrent airway obstruction commonly known as RAO is caused by particles in the horses environment irritating the sensitive mucosal linings of the nasal passages and lungs, the problem is caused by minute particles present in the stable, forage and bedding. Symptoms include a nasal discharge, cough, wheezing at exercise resulting in poor performance, and in severe cases at rest. Often globs of mucus are found around the stable or just outside when the owner checks the horse in the morning. Solutions. Turning sensitive horses out full-time is an ideal solution but not many owners have that option due to restrictions on land that many yards impose, therefore we must take adequate precautions to ensure the stabled horse’s environment is as clean as possible. Adequate ventilation is a must, although we like to wrap our horses up nice and warm and avoid any draughts although there must be and adequate airflow in the building to allow removal of most of the dust and particles. Bedding. Keep the stable free of cobwebs as these attract dust. Also make sure any banks used in the bed are clean and regularly changed to prevent a build up of mould spores. Any bedding used must be dust extracted, with paper or cardboard being the least dusty bedding on the market today. Avoid straw at all costs, shavings and woodchip are very popular but must be kept spotlessly clean. Rubber matting is also becoming increasingly popular due to the fact that only just a small amount of bedding is required. It is very important that drainage is taken into consideration when fitting rubber mats so that urine can drain away and not become trapped beneath the mats causing ammonia to build up. Mats must also be tightly fitted to avoid any liquid can become trapped and to prevent the mat from moving around under the horse’s weight. Deep Litter. Avoid deep litter systems at all costs due to the build up of harmful ammonia which is harsh on nasal passages and lungs as well as being toxic. Also, where horses are housed in livery yards, be aware of what bedding your horse’s neighbours are on; having a horse bedded on straw next door will undermine any clean air regime you are trying to achieve.

Feeding. Use haylage as a forage source, or if this is not possible, soak any hay fed for 2030 minutes before feeding to bind the dust and spores to the stem so they are swallowed rather than inhaled by the horse. Steaming is another method of removing dust from forage which is becoming more popular. You can use a large clean dustbin and tip in a kettle of boiling water, or use one of the specific hay steaming devices now on the market. Never feed any forage that smells ‘fusty’ or stale or has any visible patches of mould. For very sensitive horses there are diets that can replace hay which are fed soaked to eliminate all dust. Keep feed bowls and mangers spotlessly clean because harmful mould spores can be present in leftover feed stuck to dirty bowls. If possible, feed hay off the floor, or in a device such as a Hay bar to ensure the horse is feeding as naturally as possible and allowing any mucus present to drain from their nostrils. Exercise. Turn the horse out as much as is possible; the clean air will be of tremendous benefit as will the exercise of moving around the field and having a good run around with the herd! There are also many nutritional products on the market to support horses prone to RAO. Speak to a good company or feed merchant who will be able to advise you and guide you through the products on offer. Finally. Call your vet if your horse’s symptoms have a sudden onset or are severe. They can prescribe drugs called bronchodilators which will help keep airways open and clear and ry make your horse feel much better. But the le d most important part of any treatment is d y, sa ha to ensure the horse has a clean air , k ly ge environment in which to live. ac pp illa t e , u Jeanette Coleman. SQP, Qualified ol n s ct V lac o p a Horse Adviser. SPR Centre. a h c t l is sc or on wil th www.sprcentre.co.uk e c g in op se We sid nd rid sh lea y. ng e a es a g a o r i n in c p d al ca er ru th et t to ad se g s o u l d, e r r n yo r c o we u ho ridi If o fo T yo

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Be Sale Savvy! Village Tweet’s top January Sale tips

e’ve all done it: bought something completely unsuitable in the sales because it was such a bargain. But there are real bargains to be had, if we prepare well. Here are our top tips for surviving the sale season. Shop online. Some sales start on Christmas Eve after the shops have closed for the day, meaning you grab some super bargains! Think ahead. There will be a lot of wrapping paper, cards and other gift paraphernalia on sale. Grab it now to save money in the run up to next Christmas. Make a list. Impulse buys are rarely bargains. Take a look around and see what it is you actually need. Note it down, and stick to it!

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School Choir spreads Festive Cheer

esidents at The Anchorage Residential Home in Pulborough were given a festive treat when an award-winning school choir performed a Christmas carol concert for them. The 53-strong choir from St Mary’s C of E School in Pulborough – winners of last year’s Spirit FM Xmas Factor competition – sang a selection of Christmas favourites at the Coombelands Lane home. It was the children’s last live performance before they recorded their Xmas Factor competition entry and it proved to be one of the highlights of the year for the delighted residents. Activities Manager, Liz Smith said, “It was

wonderful to hear the children singing with such enthusiasm and our residents certainly enjoyed it immensely.” St Mary’s School headteacher, Alison Heath, added: “The choir has gone from strength to strength and they just love performing in front of a live audience. “They thoroughly enjoyed entertaining the residents and it was the perfect final practice before the competition.” The choir, run by Mrs Heath and supported on the piano by Tony Hancock, will be heading to the O2 Arena in March to take part in the national Young Voices concert. Greg Moulds

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Little Red Riding Hood comes to Barns Green

n the idyllic but troubled Pantovia, brought to near ruin by the upstart Count de Cash, the Rumpole family and their neighbours do their best to celebrate young Rosie’s birthday, even if she is dreading her grandmother’s inevitable present of a red riding hood! But the party is spoilt when the awful Count arrives and tries to drag the fair Rosie away to the palace. She is rescued by a brave young visitor and it is love at first sight. Little does she know that he is in fact Prince Rupert, the rightful ruler of the land. But like all good Pantos, there are a few more twists in the tale! Daniella Blanchard (Little Red Riding Hood) and Ross Muncer will need all the help they can get to avoid the Big Bad Wolf

Yes it’s Panto time again! and the Barns Green Players are rehearsing in preparation for another blockbuster of a show. This year’s Pantomime is Little Red Riding Hood and it promises to be even better than last January’s huge success when the Barns Green Players staged King Arthur.

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On the back of the demand for tickets last year it has been decided that there will be an extra performance on the afternoon of Sunday 15th January. This means there will now be a total of 7 shows performed over two weekends in the Barns Green Village Hall in January. The shows will be on Friday 13th (evening), Saturday 14th (afternoon and evening), Sunday 15th (afternoon), Friday 20th (evening), and Saturday 21st (afternoon and evening). Graeme Muncer is Directing the production and is extremely excited about this year’s production, ‘Little Red Riding Hood’, written by Paul Reakes, who also wrote last year’s show. It is full of great jokes, plenty of slapstick and has enormous scope for our talented cast to express themselves and entertain the audience. The shows are aimed at all ages although the afternoon performances are particularly suitable for the very youngest children. There are singalongs and sweets for the kids and opportunities for the audience to join in with the fun. For the evening performances there is a licensed bar serving a variety of alcoholic and soft drinks as well as sweets. If you are regulars at the Barns Green Players Panto you will know just what a good show they put on and if you haven’t been before you are in for a real treat. Nigel Currie Tickets cost just £9 for adults and £7 for children. Box Office; 01403 731566 or visit www.barnsgreenplayers.co.uk

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New Year / Photography

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The three best resolutions you can make

t the end of the year, most of us tend to take stock and decide to make some changes: lose weight, spend less, stop smoking. The thing is, we are creatures of habit, and it’s difficult to change things, especially when we see them as a sacrifice. So instead of a long list of things that we may never get round to, here are my top three resolutions that you should definitely make. Smile more! It’s amazing how much brighter the world looks when you smile. The more you smile, the more people will smile back at you. Spread a little happiness to be happier. And it’s free! Change one thing. Just one thing might be all you need to make a difference. Drink an extra glass of water daily. Buy blue eye shadow instead of brown. What one thing can you think of that will shake things up? And finally, the most important resolution of all … Don’t make any resolutions! Save

yourself untold stress and just forget about it. When you are ready to make a change, you will do it, no matter what time of year it is. So, keep in mind your general goals: to be healthier, wealthier and wiser, but do it when you’re ready, not when the calendar tells you to. Happy New Year! Rita Williams Hall

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In the Bleak Mid-Winter 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.

he bleakest of months is upon us. The darkness greets us as we rise and surrounds us as we wend our way home at the end of the day’s toil. Even with the promise of warmer winters we still dread that moment when the covers are thrown back and our feet hit the cold surface of the bedroom floor. So what’s to look forward to throughout the few weeks ahead? The orchards are bare and bleak, ditches dark and murky with the blackened remains of autumn’s rubbish and the cold north wind defies any attempt to persuade it to go round you as you walk. The animals of the countryside are still there, but unless you are lucky or a snow fall shows their passing, they seem to follow your lead and hide away from the winter’s grip. The ducks on the reservoir keep their own company during the daylight hours and then gather together as dusk falls and spend the night gently swimming in circles in an effort to keep sufficient water clear of ice to keep them safe from Reynard’s larder. In the darkness they softly chatter to one another as they maintain their task. If they fail and the ice should win … then off they go to seek moving water or larger lakes to keep them safe only to return in the spring in time to commence their noisy squabbles as they settle to the task of rearing their new brood. The woods hold a different spell. If the weather is dry then the drifts of leaves still call for feet to scuff through them, and no matter how old you may be, the desire do so is a compelling refrain of a childhood memory. Among the fallen debris in the clearings and along the banks of the ditches the first promise of the season to come is the delicate green of the first primrose leaf. If the frosts are reluctant to show then in the deepest

and most sheltered spots there can often be found the first delicate yellow tipped buds. The sighting of this herald of the spring that hides behind January’s back door is always welcomed by my family and no walk would be complete without a continual search for the first one. That’s not to say that a snow fall is not to be enjoyed … The beauty as it falls and the glistening carpet that smothers all the darkness away on a winter meadow is glorious to see. Branches that stood so stark and bare are now glittering candelabras and even the un-dug garden can no longer taunt me into reaching for my spade. But, oh, the retched stuff when it departs us. Beautiful as it falls, lovely as it lays, and a perishing nightmare as it melts. As an oldie who has seen so many winters pass, I do feel that I am entitled to put forth my own two-penn’orth of gathered knowledge and state one pearl of wisdom that I am sure is an undisputable fact. That is, that the radiator has removed one of the great joys of these bleak months – the open fire. I know, I know, they were the devil to clean up afterwards, and stocking with wood or other fuel is so very expensive now, and the darn things would puff smoke into the room if the wind was in the wrong direction, and the sparks made holes in your best carpets, and they could be a horror to light sometimes, and your legs would take on a rather fetching mottled pattern, and then the dog would lay in front of it and fill the room with the scent of a drying nappy and singed hair. I know, I know. But you have to admit … no chestnuts can ever taste the same as those roasted on an open fire, and how many pictures do you see in the glowing embers of a radiator, and of course , there can be no argument that they make the best toast ever! So, fellow sufferers, lets enjoy the good bits, help the wild creatures where we can, and look forward to the return of the sun’s warmth and all the bounty that it will bring. John Nash Photo: Grahame Pearson

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espite the current economic climate, there are still jobs out there, and if you are really determined to find work, you will. Firstly, put yourself on a good job website like www.direct.gov.uk. Register with employment agencies or simply send your CV out on spec. Far more jobs are picked up through personal recommendations than through job ads. Tell people – friends, neighbours, your hairdresser, everyone! – you are looking for work and let them act as your eyes and ears, plus with online networking sites there has never been an easier way of getting your name out there. Make yourself more saleable by increasing your skill set. There are plenty of free courses around and why not consider doing voluntary work? As well as

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An unwanted gift Once upon a time on a small farm near Billingshurst …

lthough it was cold and there was some “It’s over here,” said Izzy. snow still left on the ground, Jasper the “No, it’s there!” yelled Mary. cat slipped silently through the clumps of “On no!” cried Sam. “I nearly got it!” He was tall brown grass. His prey heard nothing, blithely crawling under the table. munching some tasty seed or other, totally Grandad said, “Just leave it alone!” unaware of the imminent danger. Meanwhile Jasper was running all over the Jasper had been sitting on the fence for some dining room over the chairs and through time, intently watching the neighbouring field for people’s legs trying to catch his mouse. It finally any sign of movement. It had suddenly ran fast enough to come, at first a hide under the gentle shiver, fridge. almost like a “Right, now, calm breeze shifting the down,” ordered grass, and then a Grandad. “Anne, go much stronger, down to your rustling as the dry bedroom until I sort blades of long grass this out. You kids rubbed together. stop yelling.” All this Jasper’s green eyes time Jasper was had immediately running back and caught the forth around the movement, checked sides of the fridge it, had jumped down trying to get at his and was now mouse. He couldn’t stalking the figure out why there unsuspecting was such a mouse. It didn’t take commotion. long. Jasper Perhaps they were pounced and the all cheering him mouse was between on? ine? mach g killin ive effect his teeth, firmly but After he had Cute and cuddly or Nature’s most gently held. everyone settled, Jasper was proud of his hunting Grandad moved over to the fridge and gently achievements and wanted his family to see what shifted it. Jasper waited as the fridge was tilted. he was capable of. Everyone praised James the Susan was still screaming, “Oh Grandad, save big ginger cat because he was such a great it! Don’t let Jasper kill it!” She kept trying to block hunter, but Jasper knew he was just as good Jasper. Then the mouse ran out again, straight and now he had a chance to prove it. He into Jasper’s path. carefully carried his mouse through the cat flap “No, no!” wailed Susan but Jasper grabbed in the back door. The family were gathered in the mouse, turned and fled out the cat flap and the kitchen. Grandad was cooking tea and Anne into the yard. He was pretty astonished that no the mum, was chatting with him and helping to one seemed pleased with his hunting prowess. set the table. The four children were all lined up He put the mouse down a few times and caught ready for their dinner. it again just to practise his skills. Suddenly Jasper appeared. At first they didn’t Finally, when it was dead, he settled down for notice his ‘gift’, until of course he dropped it to his pre-dinner treat. At last there was hardly announce his presence. The mouse ran under anything left save the stomach and intestines. the table. Anne screamed. “There’s a mouse! He left them there for Magnus to find. Magnus Get rid of it! A mouse!” and she ran around the always liked the cats’ leftovers. serving table top as far as possible from the Then Jasper marched straight back into mouse. All the children started yelling and the house and demanded his dinner. Yvonne Fleece chasing the mouse, getting in each other’s way. “Don’t let Jasper get it!” Susan screamed. Photo: Grahame Pearson

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Billingshurst Remembrance Parade 13th November 2011

n 2011 the Royal British Legion celebrated 90 years of service to the men and women of the armed forces and to their families. During that time the poppy has become the enduring symbol of remembrance. In 2011, 43 members of the British armed forces lost their lives and many others have suffered life-changing injuries. On Sunday 13th November, members of the Billingshurst branch of the Royal British Legion and their many loyal supporters from the local community marched through the village. Remembrance Sunday is the day traditionally put aside to remember all those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for the peace and freedom we enjoy today. Remembrance Day and the Two Minute Silence have been observed since the end of the First World War. The Parade formed up in Frenches Mead and marched to the War Memorial, outside St Mary’s Church. Many more locals than usual turned out to greet the procession of Legionaries, Poppy Collectors, and Scout and Guide Association members, as they paraded through the village. The salute to the parade was taken by Colin Banks, President of the local branch of the Royal British Legion, along with his Vice President, Rene Humphreys and Chairman, John Jones, who were joined by Paul Berry, Chairman of the Billingshurst Parish Council. The parade then continued to the Billingshurst Community and Conference Centre, where they held a ‘drum head’ service, with Major (Retired) Mal Weobley as Master of Ceremonies. “It is a tradition going back for centuries that soldiers in

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the field, without recourse to their chapels or churches on Sunday, would lay their drums neatly, consecrate them by laying their standards on them, and use them as an altar.” The British public holds great affection and respect for its Armed Forces. The Royal British Legion is the UK’s leading charity providing financial, social and emotional support to millions who have served or are currently serving in the Armed Forces, and their dependants. They are probably best known as the nation’s custodian of Remembrance and for the Poppy Appeal, which they organise annually. The Poppy Appeal is an opportunity to show support. In 2010 the Poppy Appeal raised £36 million, but that amount is less than half the sum needed by the Royal British Legion to do its work. 2011’s target was £40 million. The Legion spends over one and a half million each week, delivering practical care, advice and support. More than 9 million people are eligible to approach the Royal British Legion for support. It is estimated that there are more than one million veterans living in poverty in Britain today. The Legion’s range of welfare services set up to support those who have served and continue to serve in the British Armed Forces is what the Poppy Appeal is about. Today, with troops on duty around the world, acts of Remembrance, like the one that took place in Billingshurst are as poignant as ever. Colin Banks, Billingshurst Branch President Telephone (01403) 784363

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What’s On near you

What’s On – January and beyond… Every Mon Fitness for Life. United Reformed Church Hall, High Street, Billingshurst. 9.30-10.30am. Info: Sashi (01403) 822504 or 07761 158436 Every Mon Coffee Shop in Plaistow Church. 9-11.30am. Real coffee and a selection of cakes. Why not drop in with your friends after you’ve dropped your children off at school? Every Tues Short mat bowls. Billingshurst Community & Conference Centre (formerly Village Hall). 2-4pm. £2.50. Come and try a game. It’s great fun with friendly people in a small club. Further details Gerry (01403) 265873 or John (01403) 783477 Every 3rd Loxwood Jazz & Blues Club. Village Hall. With candlelit tables and a licensed bar, it Tues has a very intimate atmosphere with international standard jazz and blues. All profits go towards the renovation Loxwood Village Hall. Tickets are priced at the amazing price of £10 each, available from Loxwood Village Stores or Anita Bates on (01403) 752954 Last Thurs Social evening for the villagers of Ifold, Plaistow and Kirdford. Monthly, from 7pm. Meet other local people and enjoy a nice social event. Janice: socialifold@hotmail.co.uk Every Thurs HDC Health Walk. Billingshurst. Meet Library car-park, Billingshurst, 1.5 miles, flat, easy. Free, just turn up at 11am. Jean (01403) 786201 Every Sat Indoor table top sale and market. Ansell’s Yard, Kirdford Road, Wisborough Green, RH14 0DD. 10am-2pm. No entrance fee. Tables available £8 (must be pre-booked). Telephone (01403) 700633 or 07798 941940 30 Dec

4 Jan

Christmas Family Trail with Pied A Terre Adventures. Join us for this fun and relaxed family outing in the fresh air. Starting at 9.30am and lasting 2-3 hours. It includes mince pies and mulled wine (gingerbread and hot chocolate for children). Adult £10, child £6. West Sussex South Downs, location TBC. Contact for further information: 0845 052 2253 or email mytime@patadventures.com. Visit www.patadventures.com HDC Health Walk. Bax Castle. Two Mile Ash Road. 4 miles mostly flat. Free, just turn up in pub car-park at 10.30am. No dogs. John (01403) 263661

5 Jan

Talk: ‘The Early Development of our Species’. Billingshurst Community & Conference Centre. 7.30pm. By Professor Chris Stringer of the Natural History Museum. As seen on TV! Billingshurst Local History Society

6 Jan

HDC Health Walk. Barns Green. Meet by the Village Club. 2 miles, mostly flat, can be some muddy patches. Free, just turn up at 11am. Peter (01403) 741305

6 Jan

HDC Health Walk. Barns Green. Meet by the Village Club. 4 miles, mostly flat, some stiles, can be some muddy patches. Free, just turn up at 11am. Peter (01403) 741305

9 Jan

Launch of Coffee Shop in Plaistow Church. Every Monday, 9-11.30am. We will be serving real coffee and a selection of cakes. Why not drop in with your friends after you’ve dropped your children off at school? There will be no charge for coffee and cakes on 9th January as it is the Opening Day Help and Company’s new Day Care Centre, for the elderly, will be opening between 10am and 3.30pm in Billingshurst’s Community & Conference Centre. Drop in for refreshments during the day and sample some of the activities which will be on offer. Or stay for the whole day and enjoy a home-cooked two-course lunch (subject to booking). For more information or to reserve your place please phone (01403) 788080 HDC Health Walk. Chequers Inn, Rowhook. 4.5 miles mostly flat, muddy in places, through woods and fields. Free, just turn up in pub left-hand car-park at 10am. No dogs. Bill (01403) 256248 or Geoff 258180

10 Jan

12 Jan

HDC Health Walk. Billingshurst. Meet at Sports Pavilion car-park. 4 to 6 miles, some slopes & stiles. Free just turn up at 10am. No dogs. Sue C (01403) 255710

13-21 Jan

Pantomime: ‘Little Red Riding Hood’. Barns Green Village Hall. Barns Green Players. See feature on page 38. Performances: Friday 13th (evening), Saturday 14th (afternoon & evening), Sunday 15th (afternoon), Friday 20th (evening) and Saturday 21st (afternoon & evening). Tickets £9 adults, £7 children. Box Office: (01403) 731566 or www.barnsgreenplayers.co.uk

What’s On near you

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What’s On – January and beyond… 17 Jan

Help and Company’s Day Care Centre, for the elderly, will be open between 10am and 3.30pm in Billingshurst’s Community & Conference Centre. To reserve your place and book your home-cooked two-course lunch please phone (01403) 788080 HDC Health Walk. Bax Castle, Two Mile Ash Road. 5.25 miles to the south, mostly flat, some stiles, may be mud. Free, just turn up in pub car-park at 10am. No dogs. Tony (01403) 269232 St Mary’s Guild AGM & Talk: The Royal British Legion, Colin Banks. St Mary’s Room, East Street, Billingshurst. 8pm. Visitors welcome. Beryl Peacock (01403) 782835

17 Jan

17 Jan 18 Jan

For 10 weeks, ‘Sussex at War’ WEA Course. Tutor: Jennifer Goldsmith. St. Mary’s Room, East Street, Billingshurst. £79. Details: WEA Secretary Kay Hughes (01403) 784438

19 Jan

Billingshurst Village Market. Library car-park, Billingshurst. 9am-2pm. Info: Anita Burdfield, (01403) 784445, anita@burdfield.co.uk

20 Jan

Macmillan Film night. My Week with Marilyn. Billingshurst Conference & Community Centre. 7.30pm. Tickets available from Mallards or on the door on the night

20 Jan

HDC Health Walk. Barns Green. Meet by the Village Club. 2 miles, mostly flat, can be some muddy patches. Free, just turn up at 11am. Peter (01403) 741305

20-22 Jan

Skating Spectacular. Billingshurst Primary School. Fri 4-7pm, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm. £3.50 (pre-book price). Hot food available. See ad on page 31. Information and bookings: 07966 465569 or bpsca@ymail.com

23 Jan

Macmillan Film night. My Week with Marilyn. Pulborough Village Hall. 7.30pm. Tickets available from Four Seasons or on the door on the night

24 Jan

28 Jan

Vivace Chorus invites you to ‘Come and Sing’. Normandy Village Hall. 10am4.30pm. Monteverdi Vespers and Bob Chilcott Salisbury Vespers. £20, includes homemade soup and a ploughman’s, music hire and tea/coffee. For more details or to book online visit www.vivacechorus.org or phone Liz: (01428) 727401

28 Jan

HDC Health Walk. Itchingfield. Meet outside the school, 4.5 miles, some stiles, may be muddy. Free, just turn up at 10am. No dogs. Tony (01403) 269232

29 Jan

HDC Health Walk. Mucky Duck, Tismans Common, Rudgwick. 4.25 miles, mostly flat, some stiles and slopes, to Gibbons Mill. Free, just turn up in pub car-park at 10.30am. No dogs. Pauline (01403) 240419 or Jane 261672

31 Jan

3 Feb

Quiz for The Dame Vera Lynn Trust for Children with Cerebral Palsy. Billingshurst Community and Conference Centre. Quiz master: Dave Turner. 7pm for 7.30pm. Tickets £10 to include a fish and chip supper or £6 if you’d like to bring your own snacks. Licensed bar. Tickets from Rosie Wyer (01403) 780444 or rosie.wyer@dvltrust.org.uk

21 Feb

St Mary’s Guild Talk: Church of England Schools, Alyson Heath. St Mary’s Room, East Street, Billingshurst. 8pm. Visitors welcome. Beryl Peacock (01403) 782835

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Advertisers Index / Kids of all ages

ADVERTISERS INDEX January 2012

A Team Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 A&B Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Alan Wright Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Alec McCabe Guitar Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Andrew Gale Tree Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Angel Eyes Images Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Appaloosa Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Ashpark Private Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Azra Hall Skincare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Batchelor & Bacon Kitchens, Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Best Computer Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Billingshurst Community & Conference Centre . . . . . . .IBC Billingshurst Primary School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Blooms 2 Florist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Bobtails Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 BRH Services Handyman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Care Comfort Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Catering Occasions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Catherine’s Pet Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Cathryn Hindle Life Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OBC Claire Bradder Flute and Piano Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Clayfield Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Clayton-Turner Trees & Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Cleansing Service Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Cracknell Pit-Draffen Estate Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5 Darren Williams Architect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 David Baulch Landscaping, Patios & Fencing . . . . . . . .25 Drainline Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Emma Dale Dog Behaviourist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Farmhouse B&B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 GJ Coles Builder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Gozone Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Hallam Trim Window Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Hamilton Cole TV & Satellite Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Holly Boilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Home Interior Painting Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Hydropower Generators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Kings Arms Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Little Cakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 LS Tack & Leather Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 M Marshall Decorating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Mac’s Private Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Miss Mop Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Mobile Field Shelter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Monsoon Indian Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Nikki Durrant Hypnotherapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Pace Fuelcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Partridge Green Motorsport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Paul Beadell Aerial & Satellite Specialist . . . . . . . . . . .23 Pest B Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Peter Paget Acupuncture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Pets, Homes & Gardens Pet Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Plumtree Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 PRH Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Pulborough Private Car Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Re-Nu Kitchens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Rosemary Conley Dieting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 SC Glass & Glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 South East Hearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 South East Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Sumners Ponds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Sussex Towing Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 TechGeek IT & Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Tri-Cars Private Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Vertus Building Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Village Nurseries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Wakoos Centre4Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 West Sussex Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 YogaBody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Zumba South Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Spot the Difference – Solution

Centre

After a successful year that included such highlights as Honk! New Harmonie, Los Endos, Voodoo Rising, Stephen Foster and Inspector Drake, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pleased to report that 2012 will feature some of the same acts and a few new ones, too. Los Endos will return in May, Stephen Foster will perform again in the autumn (Perhaps not quite as blue, apparently!), and Sundial Theatre (who performed Inspector Drake) will be back next November. Los Endos and Sundial both commented upon our facilities, the warmth of their Billingshurst audiences and the acoustics of the Main Hall â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Los Endos describe their June show as â&#x20AC;&#x153;the best show weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever performedâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;Ś.Good!

Returning to Billingshurst, by popular demand:

Los Endos 12 May 2012 Tickets will go on sale in March We operate a licenced bar & online ticket sales are [very simple!] via www.wegottickets.com

Macmillan films:

Tickets: ÂŁ5.50 from Mallards in advance, at the Centre on the night or online via www.TouringCinema.com All films start at 7.30pm

20 January: My Week With Marilyn 17 February: Iron Lady (to be confirmed) We have excellent facilities for training, meetings and conferences; the NHS and many others have found the Centre to be an excellent venue. Call us for details or see our website (details at the foot of the page)

Our many sport, educational & social activities include the following: IT Training From free computer training for the complete beginner to inexpensive courses for those who want to achieve a qualification, come along on Monday mornings, 9am to12 noon. For further details contact Kevin or Jane Greenfield on (01403) 265666. Tae Kwon Do is a Martial Art involving health and fitness, sport and self- defence for all ages and all abilities. Every Monday from 6.30 to 8pm & every Friday from 7 to 8.30pm. Contact Adrian Ratter on 07725 079151. We also host the following weekly activities: Rosemary Conley, Zumba Dance, Karate, WeightWatchers, Table Tennis, Badminton, Floristry, Short Mat Bowls, Spanish, Yoga, Geology, Ballroom Dancing, Tai Chi, TAG Youth Club, Rainbow Toddlers, Lacemaking, Psychology, Craft Classes, Sketching, Watercolour Painting, Spiritual Healing, Local History, Pilates, Basket-Making, Reiki, Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dance classes, Blood Donor sessions ( - hang on, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not quite the same thing!) Details of all our weekly activities and our excellent meeting and party facilities are on our website - see below

www.billingshurstcentre.com â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;phone us on 01403 787690

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