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June 2015

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

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ather’s Day is celebrated worldwide in recognition of the contribution fathers make to the lives of their children. In the UK it takes place on the third Sunday in June which this year is the 21st. Some believe it is associated with pagan sun worship as the sun is known as the father of the universe and the June solstice occurs around the same time as Father’s Day. The UK followed the USA’s lead when, in 1910, Sonara Smart Dodd decided after listening to a Mother’s Day Sermon there should be something similar for fathers. Grahame

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Health & wellbeing Billingshurst Leisure Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Jim Hills Sports Warehouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Therapy Rooms available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Care Comfort Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Fresh Start Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Billingshurst Dental Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Billingshurst Osteopaths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Carl & Sarah Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Rebecca Beauty Theapist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Davis Foot Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Silver Lining Home Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Coco’s Hair Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IBC About the house Fowlers, Estate Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Cubitt & West, Estate Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 1A Acclaim Carpet Cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Brazier Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Hamilton Cole, TV & Satellite Equipment . . . . . . . .19 MW Wingate Painting & Decorating . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Home & Dry Cleaning & Domestic Services . . . . . .20 Tailor-Made Curtains & Blinds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Totally Garage Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Delta Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 KJ Lammas Plumbing & Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Oven Rescue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Shisa Gas & Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 AC Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 DS Plumbing & Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Furniture Emporium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 23 Ovens and More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 C&H Fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 GJ Coles Builder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Jef Wilson, Painter & Decorator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Oven Revival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Sussex Surrey Doors & Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Ron Osborne Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Woodpeckers House & Garden Maintenance . . . . .26 Biji Property Services Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Goring Road Carpets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 N Francis Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Re-Nu Kitchens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Lee’s Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Miss Mop Domestic Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Apex Aerials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Arunside Builkding & Roofing Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Fletchrics Ltd Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Martin Ball Kitchens, Bathrooms & Showers . . . . .31 Mrs Muscle Domestic Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Sussex Carpet Brokers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 ADC Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Flow-serve, Plumbing, Drainage, Heating . . . . . . . .33 GB Glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Holly Boilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 PJM, Building & Property Maintenance . . . . . . . . .33 Cracknell Pitt-Draffen, Estate Agent . . . .28, 29, OBC Little Tweeters! Dingo Adverntures by Yvonne Fleece . . . . . . . Billingshurst Primary School: St George’s Day Tip Top Tutors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Little Russets Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Weald School: Photography Competition

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Cover: The word ‘photography’ comes from the Greek photos, meaning light and graphé, to draw. Weald student George Rendell’s winning photograph does just that. See page 45 Photo: George Rendell (Year 12) Food & drink Recipe: Summer Cocktails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Essence of Asia Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wisborough Green Farmers’ & Village Market Foodbank in Billingshurst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Queens Head Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Features A Good Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Bax Computing: 3D Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Miscellaneous Professional Services & Businesses Flackwoods Solicitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 SCCS Accounting Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Southwater Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Lee Cuddis Hairdresser & Wellbeing Coach . . . . . .12 Colour Cauldron Pottery Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Pest B Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Pest Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Pet Pooch Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Barking Mad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Callum Aitken Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Willows Cattery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 A/c’s Direct, Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Cottage Farm Dog Rescue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Green Counties Vets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Cottage Farm Dog Rescue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Accompli: Professional Development . . . . . . . . . . .46 Bax Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 JML Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 SJS Accountancy Solutions Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Smiths Gore Property Lettings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Community/Out & About/Farming/Smallholding Billingshurst Show & Carnival Procession . . . . Billingshurst Community Partnership: ‘WISH’ . . Cranleigh Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sussex Egyptology Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Nash’s Column: Are YOU warm enough? Michaela Giles’ Diary of a Smallholder . . . . . . . Wisborough Green Weekend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St Nicolas Summer Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sumners Ponds Model Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Billingshurst Fire Station: BBQs: Sizzle Safely . Petworth Town Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Horsham Artists Open Studios . . . . . . . . . . . . . Billingshurst Parish Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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For the fourth successive year Fowlers sponsored the Design a Poster competition at Billingshurst Primary School and this year more children than ever took part. With competition running high Fowlers found it hard to reach a decision; however the three winners pictured here with Keith from Fowlers were Zoe Lewis, Marli Wright Thompson and Isabella Holland. All winners received a prize for their hard work, with the overall winner being Marli Wright Thompson. Keith Hutchinson, director of the Billingshurst office said “We are very proud to sponsor the poster competition for the fourth year in a row and as ever we were extremely impressed with the creativity of the pupils”. The excellent photography was kindly taken by Alan Wright Photography who is based in Billingshurst.

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ave you had an unexpected bill that’s left you wondering how you’ll feed the children at the end of the month? Have your benefits been delayed so that you know you won’t be able to buy food this week? Not sure where the next meal’s coming from? You’re not alone and there is help out there! Organisations such as the Citizens Advice Bureau, your Housing Association if you’re a tenant and the Children and Family Centre if you have children aged 11 or under all hold vouchers for referral to the Horsham District foodbank for three days’ emergency food. Staff will ask about your situation and, if you’re in crisis, may give you a foodbank voucher if appropriate. Vouchers are also available from the church office at 74A High Street, Billingshurst and from Father Carl at St Gabriel’s Church in the village. The foodbank is open to people who have a voucher once a week on Friday mornings from 10am until 12 noon, in the United Reformed Church, on the roundabout at the corner of West Street and High Street and volunteers there will welcome you with a cup of tea or coffee

and biscuits. When you hand over your voucher, you’ll be asked about a preference for tea or coffee, rice or pasta, tinned meat or veg for your food parcel and there’ll be somewhere to sit down to wait while your food is being packed up. The food parcel will contain three days’ worth of emergency food and there are usually toiletries, toilet roll and chocolate or other treats available too. If you need help with budgeting, support to sort out debts or benefits, would like to talk to someone about how to cook nutritious meals on a budget, or just want to chat, foodbank volunteers can point you in the right direction or just provide a listening ear. You can stay and talk or leave as soon as your food parcel is packed up – all are welcome whatever their circumstances. But please don’t go to the foodbank without a voucher – the foodbank volunteers hate turning people away! For more information see the Trussell Trust website, www.trusselltrust.org, or contact Horsham Matters on tel: (01403) 211833 or e-mail: support@horsham-matters.org.uk. Ruth Hodgson, Horsham Matters

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“Making your twilight years the highlight years” We are a small family run care business and pride ourselves in providing an outstanding care service, allocating you with one of our highly recommended female carers who will ensure you remain independent, safe and content in your own home.

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The Power of Positive Thought Positivity… Many people think that it means looking to the future for things to get better. “I will be happy when I get that promotion” or “I’ll be happier still when I get a bigger house”. This is wishful thinking, keeping you in a state of wanting, not enjoying now. Positive thinking, however, is the ability to reprogram your subconscious mind replacing all negative thoughts with positive ones. This is definitely possible. You need to start becoming consciously aware of your ‘inner chatter’ such as “I can’t do this”, “I’m stupid” or “I’m scared of writing the presentation” or even “I’m fat, no one will love me”. There are hundreds, however none of them real, simply words picked up from the past that have no purpose or relevance to you today. They are negative beliefs counteracting positive actions. Change your thoughts and change your world, there are no limits… If you’d like to know more and want to change your outlook on life come along to ‘The Power of Positive Thought’, a free discussion at Kettlesbridge Farm, West Chiltington Lane, Coneyhurst on Saturday 20th June, 10-12 noon. Lee Cuddis

Exercise & weight loss in Billingshurst with Helen Whether you want to lose weight or get fitter everyone is welcome at our friendly classes. Our Classes Traditional Aerobics – Optional private weigh in with Helen, a 5 minute health and fitness motivational talk followed by a 45 minute aerobic and toning workout. The perfect class for beginners and those wishing to lose weight through exercise and healthy eating. Pilates – Gentle exercise which strengthens the abdominals and pelvic floor and improves flexibility. Dance Fitness – A fabulous combination of Fitness & Fun in this lively class suitable for everyone. Absolutely no dance experience necessary and no partner required. We Jive, Waltz, Tango, Charleston and much more in this easy to follow class. Fitmix – An hour of fun using a blend of Aerobics, Latin and Ballroom dance steps.

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Book reviews / Health and wellbeing

A Good Read June’s selection from book reviewer Willow Coby The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night – Mark Haddon Wellington is dead. He was killed with a fork. That’s not quite so odd though. It was a garden fork. Discovering the body of his neighbour’s dog, 15-yearold Christopher is determined to find out what happens so he decides to do some ‘detecting’. What he discovers will tell him so much more than just who killed Wellington. As a reader you see the world through Christopher’s eyes. A world where maths is in charge and helps to make sense of everything. A world where seeing five red cars in a row is a sign of a ‘super good day.’ Christopher has Asperger’s Syndrome: a form of high functioning autism. This means that he doesn’t see things the same as others do. Facial expressions are difficult to decode – his teacher gives him clues to help him – and metaphors are just confusing and don’t really help you to understand things because you have to spend so much time trying to work out what it means. This highly acclaimed novel is an insight into a world inhabited by many people, but alien to most of the population. Haddon also brings out the difficulties of raising a child with Asperger’s. His widowed father tries to be patient but struggles with the lack of emotion from his son. In many ways Christopher has a better way of coping with life as he can shut himself away in a world ruled by algebra, patterns and prime numbers.

Written in the first person, Christopher’s ‘voice’ is distinctive and original. As the novel draws towards its rewarding ending you will feel reluctant to leave him as he takes the next steps through life, telling us, “I can do anything.” And like many people with Asperger’s, he just might. Jack Stalwart: The deadly race to space: Russia – Elizabeth Singer Hunt Most nine-year-olds only have school to worry about. Jack’s life is a bit more complicated than that. He is a secret agent. It must run in the family as his older brother Max was also a secret agent – only he has now gone missing. Jack must travel around the world battling some of the most dangerous villains there are, in the hope that he will one day find Max. In this book (the ninth in the series) Jack must find the space project’s chief engineer who has gone missing on the eve of the launch of manned mission to Mars. With his spy gadgets, such as gripper gloves and a mind eraser, this appears to be straightforward, but Jack is in for a shock. The Jack Stalwart books are aimed at young readers aged 7 and over and appear to be a natural draw for boys of this age. Hunt cleverly mixes fiction and non-fiction in this series. Each book is set in a different country and contains factual information as part of the story, plus ‘fact file’ pages in the book. This age is a tricky one when it comes to reading, especially for boys, and the fast-pace of the story, plus the non-fiction aspect is a definite plus.

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ave you ever wondered why the Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt were buried with so much treasure, or what was the purpose of the beautiful tomb and temple wall art? How did this ancient civilization build the magnificent pyramids of Giza and how did they mummify the great kings, preserving their bodies for thousands of years? If the answer is yes, then why not join us at one of our monthly lecture meetings. At the Sussex Egyptology Society we bring the best Egyptologists from around the world to the heart of Sussex. We hold our meetings at three sites across Sussex in rotation; Worthing, Horsham and Brighton. In addition to our monthly lecture programme, we also hold study days. Our most recent have included Understanding Ancient Egyptian Temples and Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs for beginners.

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Healing paint! Pottery painting is both therapeutic and fun!

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Are YOU warm enough? 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. t last we are entering the months of full summer and from gardeners and growers all over the country sighs of relief can be heard as they relax after the dramas of spring. All right… I know… what dramas? Well, to those of you who are keen growers of any kind, spring is the annual period of worry and fretting about the tender plants and vulnerable blossoms that fill our gardens and orchards, Nature has amongst her armoury of variables the ability to make sure that no matter how great our past experience, she is bound to have yet another twist when it comes to keeping us guessing as to how she is going to behave. She can be cruel at times as even the creatures we think are all knowing of her ways get it tragically wrong. A few years ago spring came late. Very late. The oaks came to leaf long after the tits had started their nesting. The huge feast of caterpillars that the oaks would normally have given these lovely birds was not there and a huge loss of chicks from that first lay was inevitable. We ourselves feel protected from most of these vagrancies nowadays, but they are nonetheless a problem that will peer ever more over our shoulders in the years to come. That nature’s timing has altered is beyond doubt. For fruit growers such as myself, the timing of the years passing is a constant measurement that we follow with close scrutiny. 50 years ago we would expect that full bloom in our orchards would occur around the 12th-15th May. Now it’s the end of April to around the 7th May. As a result the chance of frost damage to the blossom has advanced by some ten days too. At the other end of the summer months, harvest times have moved up as well. I can remember still picking the last of the Bramleys in late October with the first of the frosts clinging to the fruit in the early morning. Now, most of the crop would be tucked away in store before the chill started, only a few varieties that need a longer summer are still to be gathered by then. Varieties I might add that a few years ago we would never have attempted to grow as it was regarded that our summer was just not warm enough or long enough to bring them to harvest. I have noticed that in the last few years the early flowers that brighten the ditches and woodlands have been

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Diary of a ‘Commuter’ Smallholder The continuing diary of Michaela Giles, a Billingshurst smallholder

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ardening is an ongoing affair and though timing is important, we often become overwhelmed by a sense of being ‘too late to plant’ by some arbitrary date. Often we bandy dates around as though they were written in stone. My granddad insisted all potatoes and spring beans had to be sown by Good Friday, and the gooseberry bush had to be in leaf before the runner beans were sown. But in fact each season is different and garden planting dates are more flexible than traditional wisdom would have us believe! The good news is that it’s not too late to plant a great garden, even in June and July. While it is true that fruiting plants like tomatoes and peppers really need to be set out now, many other summer producers will grow even more quickly from seeds planted in early summer, when the soil is already well warmed. You’ll be surprised how fast seeds will come up and explode with growth: cucumbers, beans and winter squashes, pumpkins, beets, carrots, chard and scallions, are all suitable for June planting. It’s a great time to start a crop of ‘cut and come again’ salad mix and mild mustards. You can also plant heat-and-sun-loving herbs like basil, marjoram, chives, oregano, thyme and sage. Just keep the seed beds well moistened.

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And even if you were super-efficient and your early-planted beans, squash, chard, carrots and basil plants are growing well, June is a terrific time to start a second crop to have ready for a late summer harvest, when the first crops of these staples have finished up. I usually start seeds every month, finishing sowing summer-producing vegetables in late June. In July and August, I move on to seeds for autumn crops like spinach, radishes, kale, leeks, peas, broccoli, more mild mustards and some pak choi. June is not too late for flowers either. I’ve planted marigolds, sunflowers, cosmos, zinnias and nasturtiums at this time of year. That way when the first annuals have burned out by late summer I have a lovely smaller flush of blooms to enjoy. If you really want to get ahead, June and July are also good times to start seeds for perennials and biennials to bloom next spring. Sow seeds in a protected seed bed, and then transplant seedlings in the autumn to overwinter. Next spring you’ll be rewarded handsomely with garden full of glorious colour. Enjoy your garden. Rachel Leverton

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Wisborough Weekend 5th-7th June Open Gardens… Summer Festival and live music on the Green… Festival of Flowers and concerts in St Peter’s Church

isborough Green’s Open Gardens weekend takes place on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June. This has become a hugely popular event and is the perfect opportunity to have a nose around some fabulous gardens, big and small, get a few tips along the way and then take afternoon tea or enjoy a glass of Pimms, relaxing in the gorgeous surroundings. Tickets (£10, valid for both days) and maps are available on the 6th and 7th from the Marquee on the Green and the gardens will be open 11am-5pm both days, with teas served from 2pm. The theme of this year’s Festival of Flowers at St Peters Church is ‘Hymns of Glory’ which offers individual interpretations of many well loved hymns in flowers. The festival will run for three days from June 5th7th, 10am-5pm. The church is a beautiful space and the stonework, pillars and windows provide an inspiring backdrop for getting creative with flowers. So please do come along and support this venture

in aid of the Church Redevelopment Fund. Refreshments will be available nearby. Also in the church over the weekend, an Organ Recital on Friday evening at 7pm and a Concert on Saturday evening at 7pm featuring Ferio, an exciting young saxophone quartet. Tickets are £10 on the door or in advance from the number at the end of this article. Details at www.wisboroughgreenparishchurch.org.uk Also taking place on the Green on Saturday 6th is the Wisborough Green Primary School Summer Festival (from 12 noon-7pm). This year, in addition to loads of stalls, exciting displays, inflatables plus a range of refreshments, the event is topped off by live music starting at 3pm from local band The Blues Issue and Wisborough Green’s own Rock Docteurs. (See panel below.) For further information on any of the above events please call (01403) 700946 Kate Perry

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ark your calendars and dust off your dancing shoes in readiness for the inaugural Wisborough Green Primary School Summer Festival. The summer sizzler is taking place on Saturday 6th June from 12 noon-7pm on the village green. Newly extended, bigger than ever and totally reshaped, it will offer all the old summer fair favourites but add late afternoon live music for all the family. The WGPS Summer Festival will be opened at 12 noon by a procession of all the children from the school, led by the newly crowned May Queen in a fittingly splendid carriage. There will be Maypole and country dancing, a tug of war, giant inflatables, dozens of stalls, exciting displays and oodles of yummy refreshments. Whatever the weather, there will be something for everyone. In a new departure, this year the event will be topped off by live music from two local bands who will play as the picnic blankets come out, and on into the early evening.

Taking first to the balcony of Wisborough Green’s cricket pavilion will be Blues Issue. Hailing from Brighton and described as “ten-handed, twelve-barrelled, rockin’ blues”, they will start playing about 3pm. The finale to the whole event will be just what the doctor ordered. Wisborough Green’s Alan Young aka Dr Al very own Rock Docteurs prescribe a bit of music therapy to end the afternoon. Join them for some upbeat rock and pop, feel-good covers with a rock edge, from classics through to present day. A few unusual hits get the Doc’s treatment too. Please be ready to rock! So, as the sun goes down, enjoy hog roast, pizza and refreshments as you kick off your shoes and lie back to the sizzling sounds of summer. The whole event is just one part of a great Wisborough Weekend as the village’s popular Open Gardens and Festival of Flowers will also be taking place across the same weekend. Vanda Rumney

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ave you ever thought of doing something different? If so, why not give carriage driving a try? This sport is becoming more accessible and is proving very a very popular pastime. Driving is ideal for those looking to be involved with horses but no longer able or have the desire to ride. It is also a fabulous way to give an outgrown child’s pony a new career. What makes a good driving horse or pony? Horses and ponies of any shape and size can be driven, the most vital thing is temperament. A driving horse must have impeccable manners and be able to stand patiently for extended periods of time; he must also be obedient and brave as well as forward going and willing. How do I get involved? There are many carriage driving clubs up and down the country. You can find the secretary’s number on the clubs’ websites for the areas you are interested in. By going along to a few events and meetings you will get a feel of whether it is the right activity and club for you. Once you have decided you want to go ahead and learn the club can put you in touch with a carriage driving instructor who will be able to teach you the ropes with an experienced horse or pony. NEVER try to break a horse to harness yourself if you have little or no experience. Once you have gained plenty of driving hours and are confident and proficient you can apply to be assessed; you will need this assesment if you want to compete at a later date. Driving for the disabled is also a superb way to get involved in the world of carriage driving and new volunteers are always welcomed with open arms. By now you will be itching to get your own pony and carriage. You can buy a ready-made driving pony or opt to have one of your own sent away and broken to harness. If you choose the latter option it is vital that the horse or pony is comfortable with and understands every step of the process. One thing an owner can do is to get in plenty of hours of long lining before the horse goes away to training. Always get an expert to put the horse to the carriage for the first time. You will also need a level headed and sensible friend with good horse sense to be your groom and backstep. The most important piece of equipment is a well fitting

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Dingo Adventures (Or Misadventures?) Once upon a time on a small farm near Billingshurst…

ingo quivered with excitement as Grandad turned the key to start the engine. It was his first time for ‘proper’ work and he was ready to go. Nan attached the trailer onto his hitch and filled it with hay for the pig ark, and Grandad drove it over, and Nan unloaded it and pushed it into the ark for the ungrateful pigs who moaned and grunted and refused to move over so the hay would be evenly distributed. Grandad tried to turn Dingo around, but the trailer jackknifed and had to be taken off. Then Grandad had go to and fro in a seven-point-turn to turn Dingo around; he put the trailer back on and finally rode back to the hay store for hay for the sheep’s ark. Unfortunately as this was back in January, the sheep paddock was very muddy and it was hard work getting Dingo and the trailer through the paddock to the It wasn’t meant to ark. But Dingo put his best efforts in and managed. After unloading the hay, it was time for the photoshoot for the Tweet. Grandad and Dingo looked so good together and Nanny beamed with pride for her ‘men’. Photos ‘in the can’ it was time for Dingo to go home to his shed. He couldn’t move. The ground was too muddy and something was stopping him. He tried and tried and he could not move. Grandad was cross, got off and muttered unkind things about Dingo. Dingo was so ashamed, but he couldn’t help it. An ATV just can’t go very well with a very flat tyre in the mud can it? Grandad and Nan took the trailer off and between them pulled it back to the shed. Then it was Dingo’s turn. He is very heavy and it took a lot of effort and Grandad and Nan were exhausted by the time he was put away. Grandad took his wheel off, took it to a tyre place only to be told… there was nothing wrong with

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Billingshurst Primary School St George’s Day Spring Fair

nder beautiful sunny skies, the children and staff of Billingshurst Primary School held their annual Spring Fair on St George’s Day, 24th April. Festooned with red and white bunting, the playground became a marketplace of stalls and games run by the pupils to raise money for the school. Winners of the Design a Poster competition were also announced, following a fourth year of sponsorship by Fowlers Estate Agents, Billingshurst High Street. Pupils were invited to design a poster to promote the Fair reflecting the St George’s Day theme, and more children than ever took part. With competition running high the judges found it hard to reach a decision. However, the three winners were Zoe Lewis from Reception, Marli Wright Thompson from Key Stage 1 and Isabella Holland from Key Stage 2. The overall winner was Marli. The winning designs are proudly displayed in Fowlers Estate Agents’ window and throughout the village. Each year the Spring Fair continues to break records for the amount of money raised and this year was no exception raising over £1,700 for the school. With stalls ranging from the St George’s Café to the

‘Knock the Knight Down’ game, there was some healthy competition between Year Groups to see who could bring in the most amount of money. This year the Hunt the Dragon Egg proved particularly popular. Helen Williamson, Head Teacher at Billingshurst Primary School, commented, “Thanks to the ingenuity of our pupils and some fantastic weather, we enjoyed a very successful Spring Fair. It is extremely rewarding to watch the children take such pride in coming up with ideas and actively getting involved in this event, ensuring our visitors had a lovely afternoon.” Keith Hutchinson, Manager at Fowlers Estate Agents said, “We are very proud to sponsor the Design a Poster competition for the fourth year in a row and as ever we were extremely impressed with the creativity of the pupils. The St George’s Day theme inspired some fantastic artwork, and created some legendary dragons.” Kate Clifford on behalf of the BPSCA Design a Poster competition winners with Keith Hutchinson of Fowlers Estate Agents. Photo: Alan Wright Photography

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The Weald students win ‘Young Photographer’ Competition District Final

n this year’s ‘Young Photographer’ competition all three of The Weald School’s entries went through to the District Final, which was adjudicated recently. There were nine club entries taking part in this prestigious competition, and students from The Weald, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Billingshurst, won the Senior and Intermediate sections, which is a fantastic achievement for the students and is great news for the Rotary Club of Billingshurst and The Weald School. There will be a presentation of their prizes and trophies on Tuesday 2nd June at The Weald, when District Governor Doug Price and his wife Rosemary will be attending, and the

photographs will be on display. Senior Section winner was George Rendell (Year 12) and the winner in the Intermediate Section was Libby Morris (Year 7). The theme for the competition was ‘Light up the Community’. Both students will now go forward to the National Final of Young Photographer which will have taken place by the time you read this.

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Plans are afoot for an interesting sale of secondhand items to be held in the grounds of St Nicolas Church. The adjacent mediaeval Priestsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; House and gazebos in the churchyard will be stocked with bric-a-brac of all ages, books, toys, jewellery, pictures, household goods and furniture etc. This is a fundraising event as the church continues to raise money for toilet and kitchen facilities within the church. We still need another ÂŁ50,000. Come shopping in the country and enjoy a browse. Homemade refreshments will be available. For details please contact Mags: (01403) 790717, magsfisher@btinternet.com Photo: parishoners and fundraisers, left to right, Sue Nicholls, Maurice Nicholls and Bob Dorkings

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ou’ll know by now that we love anything techy, and arguably (apart from the explosion in the flying and filming drone market) 3D printers are the next big thing in the tech world. Some techy commentators are saying that they are the start of a new industrial revolution. Indeed, once they are able to print multiple materials in detail, 3D printers will become the equivalent of Star Trek’s replicators, letting you create virtually anything at home. This is a Big Deal. When they first appeared some years ago, 3D printers were the realm of large businesses and big budgets – costing tens of thousands of pounds. Now, if you feel like splashing out, they can be bought for home or small business use, with price tags of between £300 and £3,000 and enable you to custom-create everything from decorations to spare parts to jewellery right at home. Although improvements keep coming, the consumer models available right now are limited. They print slowly, use only a small number of materials in limited colours, and require a lot of tweaking to work well. But once you get your 3D printer up and running, having custom-built objects on tap is a great feature for the modern household.

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BBQs: ‘Sizzle Safely’ say Billingshurst Fire-fighters

s much as we love the sun coming out to play, it is also important to take great care when enjoying the hot weather. I personally love a good old barbecue with friends and family but these events can turn into a nightmare for the host! Follow a few simple steps to keep you all safe whilst showing off your BBQ skills and sipping on a cold beer! l Make sure your barbecue is in good working order. l Ensure the barbecue is on a flat site, well away from a shed, fence, trees or shrubs. l Keep children, garden games and pets well away from the cooking area. l Never leave the barbecue unattended. l Never use petrol to get a reluctant barbecue going. It will certainly do that! l Keep a bucket of water or sand nearby for emergencies. l Ensure the barbecue is cool before attempting

to move it. Thinking about your safety and that of others to prevent anything from happening is better than a lot of people would do. We don’t want to take the fun away from these events but we’ve seen the damage barbies can cause and would hate to have to attend any barbecue related calls due to people being lazy and putting the safety advice to one side. 49P1 – our call sign at Billingshurst – have recently been busy, this is due to the changes in West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. The service have made a number of cuts within the county meaning we have lost fire appliances. This means the fire cover across the county has been reduced. We all like to respond to fire calls as this is why we all joined the service, but our main aim is to keep the community safe. Dan Game, Billingshurst Fire Station

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Here comes the Summer – A reminder of how we can all enjoy our public open spaces Jubilee Fields Fishing Lake Swimming in the lake is DANGEROUS and could result in death or serious illness. It also damages lake life. Swimming in the lake is an OFFENCE as it breaks a local by-law and those caught doing so will be dealt with by the Police. Please call the Police on 101 if you see someone swimming in the lake.

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Please always clear up after your pets and either place the waste in the bin provided or take it home with you.

If your dog has any aggressive tendencies, please keep it on a lead at all times. Reports of dangerous dogs will be taken very seriously and will be reported to the relevant authorities.

If your dog is prone to becoming over-excited and boisterous please place it on a lead when other people or dogs are present. Please remember that some people do not like dogs and are frightened of them.

Please throw items for your dogs responsibly and show consideration for other users when doing so.

Please keep your dogs out of the fenced off play areas at all times.

Horsham Police urge parents to be responsible With the warmer days and lighter evenings Horsham Neighbourhood Policing Team has had an increase in calls relating to groups of youths behaving anti-socially in Horsham town centre and Southwater, particularly between 6pm and 10pm in the evening. Sergeant Chris O’Leary said: “Large groups of youths can be intimidating and there is evidence in recent weeks that groups of youths have been connected to criminal damage, shopliftings and assaults. It is important that parents/guardians know the whereabouts of their children and are aware that large groups roaming the streets can often lead to anti-social behaviour and can have a negative impact on the local community.” Anyone seeing anti-social behaviour or having information about those responsible is asked to email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101. If an emergency arises, dial 999.

Next Parish Council Meeting Wednesday 10 June 2015 at 7.30pm

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ADVERTISERS INDEX June 2015

1A Acclaim Carpet Cleaners.............19 A-Team Mechanics............................48 AC Decor...........................................22 A/c’s Direct, Accounting ....................42 Accompli: Professional Development .46 Arunside Building & Roofing Ltd .......31 ADC Appliances ................................33 Apex Aerials ......................................31 Banks Fencing ..................................38 Barking Mad......................................41 Bax Computers .................................47 Biji Property Services Ltd..................27 Billingshurst Community Partnership ..8 Billingshurst Dental Practice .............14 Billingshurst Leisure Centre ..............10 Billingshurst Osteopaths ...................15 Billingshurst Parish Council...............53 Billingshurst Service, Repair & MOT Centre...................................49 Billingshurst Show & Carnival .............6 Brazier Building Solutions .................19 C&H Fabrics......................................24 Callum Aitken Animal Photography...41 Care Comfort Company ....................12 Carl & Sarah Therapy .......................15 Clayton Turner Trees & Gardens.......35 Coco’s Hair Salon ...........................IBC Colour Cauldron Pottery Painting......18 Cottage Farm Dog Rescue ...............43 Cracknell Pit-Draffen Estate Agent.............................28, 29, OBC Cranleigh Show.................................16 Cubitt & West Estate Agent.................4 Davis Foot Care Clinic ......................17 Delta Decor .......................................21

Drew Curran Tree Services ...............35 DS Plumbing & Heating ....................22 Essence of Asia Restaurant................5 Falcon/Willetts Equine Feeds............39 Flackwoods Solicitors..........................9 Fletchrics Ltd, Electrics .....................31 Flow-serve Plumbing, Drainage, Heating.33 Fowlers Estate Agent ..........................3 Fresh Start Fitness............................13 Furniture Emporium ....................22, 23 GB Glazing........................................33 GJ Coles Builder ...............................24 Goring Road Carpet Centre..............27 Green Counties Vets .........................43 Hamilton Cole TV & Satellite Equipment .....................................19 HJS Land Services ...........................35 Holly Boilers ......................................33 Home & Dry Cleaning & Domestic Services ........................20 Jef Wilson Painter & Decorator .........24 Jim Hills Sports Warehouse..............11 JML Law............................................47 Jonathan Carter Tree Surgery...........34 KJ Lammas Plumbing & Heating ......21 Lee Cuddis Hairdresser & Wellbeing Coach ...........................12 Lee’s Locks .......................................30 Little Russets Nursery.......................45 Mac’s Private Hire .............................49 Martin Ball Kitchens & Bathrooms ....31 Miss Mop Domestic Cleaning ...........30 Mrs Muscle Domestic Cleaning ........31 MW Wingate Painting & Decorating..19 N Francis Electrical Ltd .....................27

NHS Give Blood ................................17 Oven Rescue ....................................21 Oven Revival .....................................24 Ovens & More ...................................22 Pest B Off..........................................34 Pest Man ...........................................37 Pet Pooch Boutique...........................40 PJM Building & Property Maintenance.33 Queens Head Pub ..............................7 Rebecca Beauty Therapist................15 REM Landscapes..............................37 Re-Nu Kitchens .................................27 Ron Osborne Roofing .......................26 SCCS Accounting Services ..............11 Shisa Gas & Heating.........................21 Silver Lining Home Help ...................17 SJS Accountancy Solutions Ltd ........52 Smiths Gore Property Lettings..........54 Southwater Cycles ............................12 Sumners Ponds.................................46 Sussex & Surrey Tree Services.........37 Sussex Carpet Brokers .....................32 Sussex Surrey Doors & Windows .....25 Sussex Towing Brackets....................49 Tailor-Made Curtains & Blinds ..........20 Therapy Rooms available..................11 Tip Top Tutors....................................44 Totally Garage Doors ........................20 Village Nurseries...............................35 Will Sanderson Garden Services......37 Willows Cattery .................................41 Wisborough Green Farmers’ & Village Market .................................5 Woodpeckers House & Garden, Building & Maintenance ................26

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