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Billingshurst Show & Carnival Procession Sunday 26th June See page 9

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June 2016

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

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s we head into summer the events and activities seem to increase exponentially.

This month the highlight is of course the Billingshurst Show and Carnival Procession through the village on 26th June.

Please note this year’s procession commences at the Jenger’s Mead car-park rather than the Village Hall. See page 9 for details.

Another big show well worth a visit is the Cranleigh Show on 19th June. See page 18.

There is a plethora of other shows and events in the smaller villages, as always these support worthy causes and charities and are well worth attending.

Grahame Cover: Even a brief shower at last year’s Billingshurst Show couldn’t dampen this little chap’s enjoyment. This year continuous sun has been booked!

Photo: Paul Starkey Food & drink Recipe: Poached Egg & Avocado on Toast . . . . . . .6 Cinnamon Indian Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28/29 Health & wellbeing Billingshurst Leisure Centre Jim Hills Sports Warehouse NHS Give Blood . . . . . . . . .

Rebecca beauty Therapist .

Billingshurst Dental Practice Davis Foot Care . . . . . . . . .

Holly Stone Hypnotherapist .

Oomoo Organic Hair Salon .

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About the house Fowlers, Estate Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cubitt & West, Estate Agent . . . . . . . . . .

Furniture Emporium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Flow-Serve Plumbing, Drainage, Heating Mrs Muscle Domestic Cleaning . . . . . . . .

Oven Revival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Terry Clohessy, Painter & Decorator . . . .

Brazier Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Aqua Drop Window Cleaning . . . . . . . . .

MR Taylor, Carpentry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RG Oil Boiler Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ron Osborne Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Totally Garage Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Arunside Building & Roofing Ltd . . . . . . .

MW Wingate Painting & Decorating . . . .

Sussex Surrey Doors & Windows . . . . . .

KJ Lammas Plumbing & Heating . . . . . .

Biji Property Services Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . .

GB Glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Jef Wilson, Painter & Decorator . . . . . . .

N Francis Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Re-Nu Kitchens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

GJ Coles Builder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Jems Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tailor-Made Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Goring Road Carpets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hamilton Cole, TV & Satellite Equipment Pro Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sussex Carpet Brokers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C&H Fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lee’s Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Surrey Cleaning Services . . . . . . . . . . . .

Arun Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Delta Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Miss Mop Domestic Cleaning . . . . . . . . .

Oven Rescue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Apex Aerials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Holly Boilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PJM, Building & Property Maintenance .

Sussex Chimney Sweeping . . . . . . . . . .

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Equine SPR Centre’s page: Stay cool this summer . . . . . .26

Motoring and Private Hire Macs Private Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Auto Reservation Car Rental . . . . . . . . . . .

Billingshurst Service, Repair & MOT Centre A-Team Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lintott Auto Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Optimise Vehicle Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sussex Towing Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Little Tweeters!

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Last But Not Least What’s On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-52 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Games and quizzes Crossword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6 Spot the Difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 12

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June 2016 Update

01403 780807 billingshurst@cubittandwest.co.uk

cubittandwest.co.uk

Your update to the Billingshurst housing market

Summer! Should I whisper…? Summer..shh. Is it here yet?

I do hope so. As I write we have had a good few days of warmth and sunshine. I think the time as spring turns to summer is rather exciting.

People smile more, we get out and have fun, play games in the park, dust off bicycles and join our more hardened lycra-cladwhatever-the-weather fellows and do some exercise. We socialise more. And we plan. With hope.

The sunshine brings optimism and a surge in activity within the housing market.

Research suggests that most people choose their estate agent on the basis of whether or not they like them. This is bad news.

Not because I’m a witch with no interpersonal skills. It’s bad news

because in the midst of making our minds up whether we like someone or not we can be in danger of losing sight of what the real purpose of selecting your agent is: Is this the right person, team and company to entrust with my property sale?

Do they genuinely understand my dreams, my financial needs and the requirements of my next step? Does this estate agent know what’s important to me? Will they sell my property for the best price?

I am in the great position of being able to run a village branch where relationships are key with a large degree of autonomy, yet I have at my disposal the significant benefit of 114 other branches in the South East. This gives a much larger audience of buyers to help achieve a better price.

which would enable you to sell your home WITHOUT paying a fee to me!!

These strategies have helped Cubitt & West sell 55%* of property at or over the asking price so far this year.

So when we meet I hope of course very much that you “like” me - but further I hope you choose me because I can demonstrate, not just talk about, our service being different and truly superior and above all help you sell for the best price.

Heather Richardson, Cubitt & West Billingshurst

BILLINGSHURST BRANCH

I also have a number of marketing strategies, one of

*Property sold using ‘Best Offers’ strategy, Oct - Dec 2015. Terms and Conditions apply. If you have already instructed another agent, the Terms and Conditions of that agreement must be considered before instructing Cubitt & West to avoid the possibility of being liable for two agents’ fees.

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Avocado & Poached Egg on Toast

A simple but oh so tasty summery breakfast or light supper

METHOD

1. Heat a pan of lightly salted water to a simmer.

Crack one of the eggs into a cup, then make a whirlpool with a spoon in the water and carefully tip the egg into the water. Repeat with a second egg. Cook each egg for 3-4mins until white is barely set. Remove eggs with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Bring the water back to a simmer and repeat with remaining eggs.

2. Meanwhile, halve and de-stone avocados. In a large bowl, roughly mash avocados, lemon juice and chilli. Season to taste.

3. Spread the avocado mixture over the toast, top each serving with an egg and serve immediately.

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Preparation time: 10 minutes.

Cooking time 10 minutes. Serves 4

INGREDIENTS 4 fresh eggs 2 ripe avocados Juice of one lemon 1 tsp chilli flakes or 1/2 red chilli, finely chopped 4 thick slices bread, toasted (sourdough bread is wonderful if you can get it)

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Little Tweeters! / Tuition

Billingshurst Primary School’s budding entrepreneurs raise money at Spring Fair

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ow in its fifth year, Billingshurst Primary School’s Spring Fair has become a showcase for budding entrepreneurs. This year’s fair on 21st April was no exception with enterprising pupils raising over £1,700 by setting up a marketplace of stalls and games. With each class responsible for developing and running a stall, some healthy competition between year groups ensured the afternoon was the most successful to date. Pupils from Year 6 took the most amount of money at their café followed closely by the children in early years with their lucky cups. Held on the same day as the Queen’s 90th birthday, Year Six pupils created a café fit for royalty, serving afternoon teas to mark the occasion.

The children also helped to promote the event with a poster competition sponsored

by Billingshurst’s Fowlers Estate Agents. Students were invited to design a poster and a record 120 pupils took part. Acting as judge for the fifth consecutive year, Fowlers’ Keith Hutchinson had the difficult task of choosing the winning entries from each Key Stage. The

overall winners were William Silvester from Reception and Lily Smith from Key Stage 1. Their winning designs were proudly displayed in the Estate Agent’s window, with hundreds of other entries decorating the gates of the school.

Helen Williamson, Head Teacher commented, “Thanks to the resourcefulness of our pupils the Spring Fair is one of our fundraising highlights.

This event depends on the collaboration of pupils across all year groups, and as a result they feel a great sense of pride when the day proves such a success.”

Keith Hutchinson added, “Each year we look forward to taking part in Billingshurst Primary School’s Spring Fair and the pupils never fail to impress with the quality of their art-work and ideas. We are proud to be involved in an event which encourages an entrepreneurial spirit.”

Kate Clifford, Billingshurst Primary School Community Association Photo: Alan Wright Photography

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Out and about / Legal services

Billingshurst joins in the Big Lunch

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illingshurst is joining in The Big Lunch on Sunday 12th June, with various events planned around the village.

Backed by the Eden project, The Big Lunch has been running since 2009, with the aim of getting communities together for fun and friendship in as many neighbourhoods as possible around the UK. Last year, over 7 million people nationwide took part in a street party, picnic or barbecue with their neighbours. Most enjoyed it so much that 96% of people taking part would recommend it to friends and 85% of participants said it made them feel better about their area.

One of the organisers Emily Anderson is holding a pot-luck picnic in her area of Jenger’s Mead. “Everyone is so busy these days that we often don’t know our neighbours, let alone spend time talking to them and having fun.

The Big Lunch is a great way to get to know who lives near you, see how you may be able to help

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each other by sharing skills or resources, maybe even plan community projects you could work on together to improve your local area. I wanted to have a Big Lunch so everyone I say hello to could come together for longer, share food, have fun and make friends.”

Keep an eye out for posters for an event close to you or hold your own.

It could be something as simple as a few families getting together for a picnic in a park, or you could close of the whole road and get the bunting and balloons out. Just make sure you invite all your neighbours, whether you know them or not, take photos and share the event afterwards on social media.

There’s still time to get hold of a free planning pack with invitations, posters and stickers inside, at www.thebiglunch.com or by calling 0845 850 8181 to speaking to one of the Big Lunch team.

Emily Anderson

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Don’t forget it’s Father’s Day on 19th June!

Can you spot 13 differences on this vintage American Father’s Day card?

Solution on next page

Village Tweet Spot the Difference

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Community / Father’s Day *

More volunteers needed for Midnight Walk!

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rab your fit flops and head to Horsham Park on Saturday 2nd July for St Catherine’s Hospice annual Midnight Walk!

As you will know from the piece in April’s Village Tweet, this exciting, beach-themed event is one of St Catherine’s biggest and liveliest fundraisers and now, the local hospice is appealing for 150 volunteers to help them make the night a big success.

There are a range of volunteer roles available: • Decoration Volunteers – Are you creative? Use your skills to help St Catherine’s decorate the Midnight Walk marquee.

• Energy Volunteers – Help ensure walkers have treats for their challenge and reward them with delicious food when they finish.

• Meeters and Greeters – Help sign in event participants, answer questions and signpost people to keep the night flowing smoothly.

• Route Marshals – Fancy seeing Horsham from a different view? Help marshal overnight. This is a vital role to keep the female walkers safe and encourage them in their challenge.

• Researcher Volunteers – Are you a budding journalist? Do you enjoying hunting out a story?

Our researcher role could be right for you! We need people to record walkers personal stories for St Catherine’s communications.

• Celebration Volunteers – Help to cheer the female Midnight Walkers on, congratulate them with a medal and make sure they experience an amazing atmosphere to match their amazing efforts walking either seven, 13 or 20 miles.

In return for your help volunteering, St Catherine’s will provide you with a light breakfast and refreshments to keep you going, and you’ll experience a uniquely special night.

Louise Brown, Events Fundraiser at St Catherine’s, said, “Last year, hundreds of women took part, collectively raising more than £65,000, and this year we’re aiming to raise even more. But we can’t do it without our amazing volunteers. By giving your time, you’ll help us to provide care and comfort to local people.

There’s no better reason to ditch your beauty sleep!”

If you or someone else you know would like to volunteer at this fun packed fundraiser, please call the Events Team on (01293) 447364 or e-mail hannahcooke@stch.org.uk for more details.

Laura Mitchell, St Catherine’s Hospice

Puzzle on previous page

Spot the Difference – Solution

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A Good Read June’s selection from book reviewer Willow Coby The Wedding Girl – Sophie Kinsella Sophie Kinsella is best known for her Shopaholic series of books, but it is well worth reading this older novel, first published in 1999 under her real name, Madeleine Wickham.

Milly is about to marry the man of her dreams. The son of a successful millionaire business man, her future seems assured.

Okay, so Simon and his father don’t get on, and he insists on making his own way in the world without any help, but he dotes on Milly and she loves him. A society wedding is planned complete with giant marquee, oysters, a cake which arrives in ten boxes, and two giant ice swans.

But then the wedding photographer arrives to stay at her parents’ B&B. He and Milly recognise each other, though at first she doesn’t know from where.

When the penny drops Milly is struck with fear. A chance encounter on a college lawn in Oxford ten years ago when she was a naïve 18-year-old had led to a rash decision which now has ramifications and threatens to bring her dream wedding crashing down. Can she find a way to fix this, or will she have to tell Simon the truth?

A slow burner that picks up pace as it progresses.

In Milly the author created a very different protagonist compared with Becky in her later Shopaholic books. Milly has flaws so she’s less immediately likeable than Becky. And the novel lacks some of the frivolity of the classic chic-lit genre but this is not necessarily a bad thing, and it is interesting to see how an author’s style develops with time.

Starring Sally J Freedman as Herself – Judy Blume For a lot of women today Judy Blume books formed an important part of our childhood so it is good to see that they are entertaining a new generation.

Starring Sally J Freedman as Herself is one of her least known novels but it’s a gem.

It is 1947 and Sally J Freedman is a ten-year-old girl living in New Jersey. Stories of the war in Europe still have an impact on her. She receives the news that her family is moving south to Miami Beach in order to help her sick brother who needs a warmer climate. Sally soon realises that life in the southern states of America is very different to the life she has lived in New Jersey. Segregation is still an issue in the late 1940s and Sally is shocked to discover that a black family on the sleeper train that they are travelling on have been asked to move to a different carriage.

In addition to racism the novel also touches on the issue of anti-Semitism. Sally is Jewish and she meets a man living in her building in Miami. She notices a similarity between him and Hitler and becomes convinced that he is indeed Hitler, living out his retirement in America. Although Sally doesn’t realise it he will help her come to terms with the war and the deaths of some of her relatives in the Holocaust.

Sally’s imagination is the novel’s playground, as she plays an heroic role in many scenarios which help her cope with the changes in her otherwise mundane life. This is the most autobiographical of Blume’s novels and she has admitted that Sally is her, aged ten. Sally dreams of meeting her favourite Hollywood movie stars, including Esther Williams, and child star Margaret O’Brien.

Sometimes as children we face situations we can’t hope to make sense of so Sally turns to her imagination to cope with this difficult year in her life.

This is a delightful coming of age novel all about discovering that the world is maybe not how we might want it to be.

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Recent winner on Trip Advisor among their prestigious ‘Travellers Choice Awards’ and with most of the rides and activities included in your admission, Fishers is undoubtedly the ultimate, great-value day out for any family, and promises a farm-tastic day of fun come rain or shine!

Cool down at the exciting summer ‘Splash Attack’ with shooting water jets! Get drenched at the ‘Downpour Derby’ or chill out and sunbathe on our spacious summer sun-deck.

Want to try something different? Fishers have a ‘Baby Sensory Zone’ as part of their ‘Indoor-Soft Play Centre’. This is a great option for those rainy days – as you can now buy ‘Playzone pass’ tickets from as little as £3 per adult and £7 per child!

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There’s plenty of places to sit down and relax at Fishers Farm, with regular events throughout the day in the airconditioned Barn Theatre and Cinema (now showing ‘Family Film Nights’ on regular Saturday evenings from the £5 per ticket!) With a fantastic selection of seasonal events, Fishers is open all year round and is perfect for all weathers.

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Parish Council Aviation Group joins the Gatwick debate

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new Parish Council grouping launched in April to provide a strong and unified representation for this area in discussions with Gatwick, NATS, the CAA, the Department for Transport, airport and airlines over aircraft noise issues.

APCAG (Association of Parish Councils Aviation Group) has been endorsed by six founder member parishes, representing over 10,000 residents: Pulborough, Wisborough Green, Kirdford, Loxwood, Plaistow and Ifold and it is planned for more to join. As an organisation comprising democratically elected bodies, APCAG’s voice is more likely to be heard than the voice of a protest group.

As Peter Drummond, the newly elected Chairman of ACPAG and a Wisborough Green Councillor, puts it, “Of the many groups focusing on Gatwick’s activities there is only one group combining solely elected representatives, HWCAAG (The High Weald Councils Aviation Action Group). APCAG emulates, to the west of the airport, this highly effective Parish Council grouping from the east.”

The primary aim of the new Association will be the protection of people in the APCAG member Councils’ Parishes areas, and neighbouring areas, from unacceptable aircraft noise. APCAG is already working closely with an effective grouping of Gatwick focused groups.

The Chairman of Kirdford Parish Council, Ian Campbell, sets out their reason for membership: “Kirdford is a small Council with huge demands on its

time and resources and so being able to sub-contract such an important function to a properly constituted grouping, with developed expertise, is a fillip.”

It is an inevitable fact that aircraft noise has to go somewhere but APCAG, along with almost every Gatwick action group, subscribe to the doctrine of ‘fair and equitable dispersal’; the principle that, provided noise is minimised, it should be shared around in a fair and predictable manner. Further, APCAG believes that wherever possible, those not previously overflown should not be subject to noise nuisance especially preserving the tranquillity of the countryside.

Ian Hare, Vice Chairman APCAG and a Pulborough Councillor says, “We have formed APCAG to work tightly with stakeholders, from both aviation and communities, to ensure that as many measures as possible are taken with regard to aircraft noise for the benefit of those living in our part of the world. We acknowledge that the recent attitude change from Gatwick management has been transformational and that they now see the need to work closely with communities going forwards. The establishment of a Noise Management Board is a good first step but now we must hold them to their commitments.”

Any Parish Councils considering joining APCAG should e-mail: peter@drummond.co.uk.

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Billingshurst Chamber AGM – it’s never dull!

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he Billingshurst Chamber of Commerce AGM is well known for its outstanding guest speakers and this year was no exception. Held at Whispers on 13th May, Sussex University’s Dr Peter Holmes packed the house with his neutral presentation on ‘Brexit – In or Out’. It was described by a District Councillor who attended as, “The best summary of the impact of the EU I have heard”.

Dr Holmes started his presentation by stressing that only one thing is certain about Brexit – that nothing is certain.

Chamber Chairman, Martin Spurrier, added, “Confusion reigns and with the Referendum on 23rd June, our members were asking for a clear explanation of both sides as it seems that almost every public and private debate ends up in heated argument”.

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He used a collation of third party analysis, to support his own work. A retired banking member of the audience thanked Dr Holmes for the first clear explanation that he had heard.

At the AGM, re-elected Chairman, Martin Spurrier, reported on the year’s activities and summed up, “We pursue our vision of a ‘Prosperous Billingshurst’ through our five tactical programmes under our umbrella strategy of ‘The Extra Dimension’”, he said. “We strive to bring something extra to each of our members – something that they do not have, or do not have the time or money to have”, he said.

The BillingshurstChamber was formed nearly 20 years ago and was formally constituted in 2010. It has some 70 member firms that employ some 600 people.

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he forthcoming Referendum was the subject of a debate at a recent meeting of the Billingshurst and District Rotary Club. Normally Politics and Religion are not discussed among members, but it was felt that this particular event was important enough for tradition to be set aside.

Guests from Horsham Rotary Club, and others, assembled at the Blacksmiths Arms for a buffet supper before the serious part of the evening. Club President, Colin Jenkins, made a presentation supporting staying in the EEC, and concentrated on the effects leaving would have on the business world and peace.

Graham Harper had been invited to speak in support of leaving the EEC and showed his concerns for the legal situation and personal freedoms with Corpus Juris, a legal code adopted

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Stay cool this summer

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t long last summer is upon us and we can pack away those winter blues along with the rugs and mucking out tools! Hopefully things should have become much easier for us as horse owners during the last few weeks with longer daylight hours and warmer weather. Our equine friends can enjoy more turnout, perhaps 24/7 and us owners get a break from the mucking out and have more time to ride. Just as the winter months have their challenges so does hot weather so being prepared now can save time and problems later.

Hydration. It goes without saying that horses must have constant access to fresh, clean water. If you have mains-filled troughs give them a regular clean to prevent the build up of slime and algae, check the fixings and pipes for any leaks and it pays to keep floatation valves well away from playful horses! If you use buckets fill up at least twice a day as once it gets hot and dry an adult horse can easily drink 45-70 litres per day. Pay attention to horses in work, those that sweat heavily may need electrolytes to replace essential salts and minerals lost in their sweat. If the horse is reluctant to drink then adding some apple juice or very sloppy sugar beet to his water will help to encourage him.

Sunburn can be a problem for horses, especially those with pink skin. Provide a shaded area such as a field shelter or shade from trees if at all possible, otherwise consider bringing those sensitive horses into a stable when the sun is at its strongest. Lightweight UV resistant rugs can also be a huge help in protecting the skin as well as helping prevent fly bites. Use a factor 50 sun cream on pink muzzles to prevent painful sunburn, there are specific equine sun creams on the market which are waterproof and unperfumed.

Biting insects can be a problem for horse and rider alike during the summer months. Horses that suffer from Sweet itch will need very careful management to keep them comfortable and itch free. Prevention is better than cure where Sweet itch is concerned and the use of a sweet itch blanket to prevent the midges from being able to bite your horse is strongly advised. Stabling the horse or pony at dawn and dusk, the times of highest midge activity, can be helpful in some cases as long as the horse doesn’t scratch in the stable. Try not to graze the

horse near standing water such as ponds and ditches as this is the ideal environment for midges and their numbers will be far greater here than in an open, breezy field. The use of topical creams, lotions and sprays can help soothe skin and repel midges but can be messy to apply. Keeping the horse’s skin really clean by washing with a mild insect repelling shampoo is also a good idea and will keep the horse comfortable, especially if he is wearing a rug or bodysuit.

Seasonal headshaking can also be a problem for some horses once the summer comes and the pollen is in the air. The headshaking can range from being very mild with the horse showing his discomfort by snorting and flicking his head to being so severe he may be dangerous to ride. If it’s the first time your horse has shown any symptoms it would be best to get him examined by your vet who can discuss the best course of treatment with you. If it is indeed a pollen allergy there are many things you can try to help make him more comfortable. A nose net may help when riding and there are many herbal supplements on the market which may help your horse become less sensitive to the pollen, by far the most common pollen that causes reactions is oil seed rape which can be difficult to avoid given how much is grown in the UK. Weight. Watch your horse’s weight. During the summer months most horses and ponies will be grazing on much better quality grass and using fewer calories to keep warm and as a result they can end up getting fat! Many horses will not need any extra feed at this time of year and a vitamin supplement or a balancer with a handful of low calorie chaff will be sufficient to meet the needs of leisure horses in light work. Weigh tape your horse or pony weekly and learn to condition score him too – there are great tips for this on the websites of leading equine welfare charities.

I hope you are having a great summer so far, let’s hope the weather stays kind!

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Peter Samuelson: Rediscovered

aving never had to live life by the brush as he had a small private income, Peter Samuelson could and did hone his undoubtable artistic talent, pleasing himself rather than his client. He left behind a rich artistic legacy, but one outside of the normal art world: such was the life of Peter Samuelson that he has been discovered – twice – by the art establishment.

Now, Horsham District Council’s Horsham Museum and Art Gallery have the pleasure of holding a major exhibition of his work, thanks to the passion of a local collector. The exhibition Peter Samuelson: Rediscovered brings together over 30 works, including drawings, watercolours and oils. It celebrates an artist whose work every now and again reappears to pierce the memory of recollection; perhaps a book cover to DH Lawrence’s Sons and Lovers or for Mr Porter, the online fashion retailer.

Captivated by both male and female beauty, Samuelson’s life led him into France during the 1930s and on to boarding houses in Torquay and West London in the 1950s; there, he would meet the beautiful young people who later became models. Peter Samuelson: Rediscovered showcases the work of an artist that the art critic Russell-Taylor describes as “a romantic realist: romantic in his responses to the physical beauty of young men, realistic in his ways of depicting it, and overall, in

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The exhibition Peter Samuelson: Rediscovered is made possible by the determined effort of a local owner to acquire a superb range of the artist’s work. The owner’s collection ranges from a very early 1939 self-portrait, painted before the artist signed up and served in the bomb disposal squad, right through to his later works, taken up after his rediscovery and career as a leading Oriental rug restorer, also inspiring his use of rich colour. The exhibition features a number of classic Peter Samuelson paintings and styles: from portraits of thoughtful females, to beautiful male lodgers at the Torquay and Ealing residences, at work or casually lounging in the domestic setting. Faces and complex colour mix to create beautiful skin tones and expressive eyes haunt the work.

This is an incredibly rare chance to see this artist’s work: only one of Peter Samuelson’s works is in a museum or art gallery, all other images are online or in print. Horsham Museum and Art Gallery are grateful to the private collector who wishes anonymity for this loan.

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It’s going to be a Tietastic Guinness Record event!

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‘green’ Tietastic Guinness World Record attempt is taking place in Horsham’s Human Nature Garden, during the summer half term holiday.

Families with primary school aged children and their younger siblings are invited to bring a picnic to this free ‘Green Play and Display event’ on Friday 3rd June 2-4pm.

Carrie Cort from Sussex Green Living, an environmental awareness initiative, will be attempting to beat the current Guinness World Record of wearing more than 260 ties. Families are invited to bring a tie or lots of ties, which people can donate, or label and take them home at the end of the event. We will invite people to give a small donation to raise money for the William Penn Primary School in Coolham, which urgently needs funds to carry out some building work.

This Guinness World Record aims to highlight the reuse of neckties in a fun and creative way. Carrie explains, “Neckties are a bit of an environmental nightmare, novelty ties get bought for people who might use them once or twice, charity shops don’t want them as they don’t sell well and if sent for recycling they often get caught up in the recycling machinery and cause expensive damage. Upcycling or reuse is best”.

This event includes lot of fun games where families will learn about the 3 Rs – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, there will be a Battle of the Eco Warrior (recycling race), school teams are welcome. There will also be a

mini fashion show of upcycled or remade clothing, accessories and bags, using lots of ties, followed by our Guinness World Record attempt.

The WSCC Waste Prevention Team will be on hand to talk to the public and Ron will be playing the guitar and singing lots of rubbish songs. A thought provoking ceremony will be led by Interfaith minister Trish Norman, to honour our planet Earth and all its rich gifts.

Carrie says, “I invite the children to bring any unwanted DVDs or books to our swap shop – bring one and take one, there will be a textile recycling point where people can contribute unwanted textiles which will be recycled through the local charity Bags of Support”.

This event is part of the week-long Horsham Circle of Life Festival founded by Horsham Interfaith minister Jean Francis. Many of the events are free and aim to enrich the heart of our community and bring people together to celebrate life. To learn more about the festival and these events visit www.horshamcircleoflifefestival.co.uk.

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Billingshurst Dramatic Society presents ‘Lilies On The Land’

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he Billingshurst Dramatic Society are proud to present Lilies On The Land, a play by the Lions Part Theatre Company.

The play is based on accounts of some women from the Women’s Land Army who wrote to the Lions Part Theatre Company when asked what their lives were like and concerns itself with the adventures and realities of life for those women in World War II, when the men went off to fight, and the women worked the land to provide much needed food for the nation.

The play unfolds ‘out front’ to the audience with the stories between the ladies interweaving. One minute someone is reminiscing, and the next the audience return to the present moment.

With the performance appropriately taking place at Fishers Farm Barn Theatre we have decided to keep it simple in terms of set, with

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straw bales and benches doubling up as tractor seats and dorm beds!

Lilies On The Land is directed by Jackie Charman and Bunty Raymond.

With everyone’s lives getting ever busier, we are very lucky to have such a strong cast on board, all working hard to bring the script alive.

Fishers Farm is the perfect venue for our play this time, allowing the audience get into the farm feel while still enjoying the luxury of the Barn Theatre.

So come on down, ‘do your bit’ and watch Lilies On The Land at Fishers Farm Barn Theatre!

Performances of Lilies On The Land take place at Fishers Farm Barn Theatre on Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th June at 7.45pm. Tickets £8 from Mansell McTaggarts, Billingshurst (no phone calls please) or online from www.wegottickets.com

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Why yellow?

John Nash is a retired, well sort of retired, fruit farm manager in Kirdford who enjoys scribbling about life on the farm from the now to days gone by.

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guess many of you, like me, have been spellbound this spring by the wonderful display of primrose, cowslip, oxslip and celandine along the ditches and grass verges that border our countryside lanes.

With a very kind winter and plenty of rain they have lifted the spirit and heralded the hope of a warm and enjoyable summer to come. We need it, I think, after a pretty poor spring!

It was while thinking about the beauty of these early blooms that I was struck by a particular feature of these plants: they are all yellow. Nearly all these flowers that decorate our fields, woods and gardens at the start of spring are this colour. Yes, I know we have some exceptions, but the bluebell and even the wood anemone have to follow in the footsteps of their butter coloured cousins, with daffodils edging our borders and crocuses poking through the grass of our gardens. By the way, the name Crocus comes originally from the Sanskrit word Kunkuman meaning Saffron, and there was an Old English word Croh which also meant Saffron, so even this now multi-coloured flower must, in days gone by, have been recognised as a yellow bloom.

Nowadays, we are all very familiar with one of the latest crops to fill our fields in the early summer: the Oil Seed Rape. The huge swathes of the brightest yellow fills many a field, creating a very mixed reception from the viewing public. Some love this flashy blast of colour while others find its complete lack of subtlety hard to take. The bees love it. They pour onto the fields to collect the huge run of pollen and nectar and their combs fill quickly in the hives.

This keeps the bee-keeper on his toes as this

particular honey sets very rapidly and if left too long it can prove difficult to extract in a runny state. We fruit growers find this ‘yellow peril’ a bit of a nuisance as the bees find the rape flowers far more preferable to our apple blossom, and there’s nothing more frustrating than when bees that you have spent quite a lot of money hiring, head over the top of your trees to the waiting fields of custard!

So, why this colour then? Nature of course has her reasons. The brightness of yellow in the gloom of any dull weather is sure to attract the attention of pollinating insects.That’s why the Daisy and Sunflower family is so huge. The Asteraceae family is enormous with about 25,000 species, and a worldwide spread. In fact it’s so numerous that botanists call them DYTs – Damn Yellow Things!

Even the weeds get in on the act with many early ones sporting yellow blooms as well. So how do the insects view this banquet? The weird thing is that they don’t actually see them as yellow. Many flowers have ultra-violet patterns in their blooms which we can’t see but are obvious to bees and many insects.

They see the blooms as blue! The UV appearance of the flower highlights its centre to attract the insects for the purpose of pollination, in return offering pollen and nectar as a reward. We can’t see in ultra-violet so we are denied this sight. What a vista we miss without even realising it’s there to see. When you’re out next time and you see that carpet of yellow before you – imagine it in blue, what a picture that would make.

So let’s enjoy what we are given, and realise that nature, as usual, is one step ahead of us and perhaps has many other secrets under her skirts that we have yet to discover.

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Mickey & Minnie Mouse Open Plaistow Fête

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laistow Pre-School’s traditional Maypole Fête proved a great success, raising valuable funds for the pre-school.

To celebrate the pre-school’s 50th anniversary, the children came dressed as a character from the 1960s for their traditional Maypole dance that officially marks the start of the Fête.

Local apple farming legend and Village Tweet contributor, John Nash, gave a lovely opening speech having seen two generations enjoy the pre-school while Anne Butterfield from Ye Olde Sun Inn in Plaistow chose the winning fancy dress outfits (1st: Otto Nash as Sesame Street’s Big Bird, 2nd: Frankie Peachey as Mary Poppins and 3rd: Ollie Russell as Spiderman.

The Maypole Fête is the most important fundraiser of the year for Plaistow Pre-School. Plaistow Pre-School Chairman, Emma Thornhill commented, “We had such a great turnout for our fête this year and with people giving so generously, we look set to have raised over £4,000.

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Slimy slugs and Soviet bus stops — with Austen’s Home Hardware

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his month we promise to leave no stone unturned as we go on the warpath for every gardener’s nemesis – slugs.

There are no less than 36 species of slug in the UK. That’s according to ‘Slugs of Britain and Ireland’, a book by the Field Studies Council whose title must surely be a contender for the coveted annual award for the oddest and most obscure book title, which this year includes entries such as ‘Paper Folding with Children’ and ‘Soviet Bus Stops’. We kid you not!

Anyway, back to slugs…

Thanks to an unusually wet and mild winter across much of the UK it is widely anticipated that slugs numbers will pose a real problem for gardeners this year. Slugs remain active throughout the year, but with the onset of warmer weather and proliferation of new planting their presence becomes more noticeable.

Like most forms of pest control every seasoned gardener has a favoured solution, and at Austens Home Hardware, Billingshurst we stock a range of deterrents including selfadhesive copper tape for putting around pots and patio containers that gives slugs an unpleasant electric shock sensation if they try and cross it. We also have slug traps – plastic containers that are set into the ground and filled with beer. Slugs (and snails) are attracted to the beer, fall in and come to an untimely – though presumably happy end.

However, many of us simply wage war on these slimy pests by reaching for the slug pellets and scattering them all around our vulnerable plants and seedlings.

That’s why at Austens Home Hardware we are happy to recommend a variety of non-toxic Slug Killers, whose nonhazardous ferric (iron) phosphate bait granules are safe for wildlife, domestic pets and children.

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‘Stitch ’n’ Bitch’ with the Billingshurst Belles!

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ast night I joined the Billingshurst Belles, the local ‘stitch ‘n bitch’ group, for their regular get-together at The Six Bells pub.

As a competent (if rusty) knitter and some-time quilter, I was looking forward to an evening of craft and chat and was soon happily ensconced in the restaurant area of the pub, where needles (and tongues) were flying. However, I soon realised that my knitting had missed the internet age: several people had their patterns on tablets and the conversation turned to the huge online resources now available, in terms of sourcing materials and patterns and also craft communities such as Ravelry.com, where stitchers and designers can share what they’ve made and how (and whether) it worked for them.

The group were all either knitting or crocheting, but any craft is welcomed, or none at all – sometimes people just turn up for a chat. Charlotte Hinde, who set up the group six years ago, helpfully explained the concept of ‘Negative Knitting’, that is, when you have been chatting so much that you get home to discover a mistake and

have to undo the evening’s work!

Projects range from clothes to blankets, and several have been involved in making items for charity: toys for Coco’s Foundation which supports child-headed families in South Africa, hats for the Premature Baby Unit in Guildford and bottle covers for Innocent smoothies, including a Rastafarian one, which I wish I had seen.

The conversation wasn’t all yarn-related: in one corner a political discussion was afoot; in another, tips were exchanged for getting reluctant teenagers out of bed.

There was a wealth of crafting knowledge and experience around the table and the group is keen to pass this on to others, welcoming both experienced crafters and those who would like to learn a skill or improve their technique. I left, enthused and inspired, and went straight home for a little surfing…

Pippa Cleeve The Billingshurst Belles meet every Tuesday from 7-9pm at The Six Bells, Billingshurst, as well as regularly in both Billingshurst and Horsham during the day. For more information contact Charlotte Hinde on (01403) 783236

Loxwood Village Party TO CELEBRATE

THE QUEEN’S 90TH BIRTHDAY Saturday 11th June, 2016 Loxwood Parish Council and local residents are organising an exciting evening celebration of the Queen’s 90th birthday after the Loxwood Village fête on 11th June.

A special marquee is planned next to the hall for the event with a children’s party starting at 3pm.

The evening is open to all village residents and will start at 7pm with a buffet and live music featuring sounds from the different eras of the Queen’s reign plus a DJ and dancing. Everyone is invited to dress for an era and there will be a prize for the best dressed couple.

Venue: North Hall, Loxwood, RH14 0SF Time: 7pm to 11pm Tickets: £10 to include buffet food Wine, beer and soft drinks will be available to buy at the bar.

For tickets please contact: Annette Gardner 07956 924329, Rob Frewer 07973 713108 or Heather Frewer 07979 016318 Tickets will also be available from the Post Office and John Murray For further information please tel Annette Gardner 07956 924329 or email annettegrd@aol.com

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Little Tweeters! / Pets

At last!

Once upon a time on a small farm near Billingshurst…

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white chin and a white ‘clergy’ dog collar in the front. t was a non-kid weekend so Anne and Gary had Her smaller brother Arthur was cocoa brown with a planned to go away and had asked Nanny and white topknot. They both were very healthy and Ethel Grandad to stay at home because of the ‘ladies in was a great mum. waiting’ (Ellie and Nanny hoped Ellie would have her babies Ethel that is). On on 25th April, Anzac Day, to mark Grandad’s Friday afternoon heritage but it was not to be. That day Anne rang Nanny passed fruitless. As did the next. When to tell they weren’t Nanny got up on Wednesday morning, she going away after heard a sheep baaing and went outside (a all but, as they freezing cold morning with frost on the wanted some ground) in her nightie to find that, all by space to herself, Ellie had produced two little lambs. themselves, would Aaron was cocoa brown and Amy was Nanny and black. They were both healthy and were Grandad please go feeding already. “Missed the event again,” away to their sighed Nanny. caravan for the However, Nanny’s great weekend. “What preparations did not about the girls?”

Aaron prove to be sufficient. and queried Nanny. “I’ve with newly born Amy (left) Ellie Despite being all read it all up on the geared up in case of a internet,” assured difficult birth, she did Anne, “and anyway you’re only a phone not take into account call away.” Thus dismissed, Nanny and the privacy issues of Grandad duly went away for the mother sheep. When weekend… she picked up Aaron On April 23rd, St George’s Day, and put him in with Nanny received a phone call from Ethel, Anageorgia and Anne. Expecting to leave right away Arthur, Ethel objected Nanny was told by a delighted Anne to forcefully.

In fact she stay put and that Ethel had produced was downright savage. two black lambs quite unexpectedly Poor little Aaron didn’t (well, sort of). Anne said she’d know what hit him (it Four days’ old, Anageorgia is a checked on Ellie and Ethel midlitt le cutie was Ethel’s head!). afternoon and when she checked on Quickly Nanny had to them again later, there they were: the first of Nanny’s arrange another pen for Ellie and her two which, little babies! Despite being very pleased at there being compared to Ethel’s, was very makeshift. But it was dry no problems, Nanny was a bit sad she’d missed the and comfortable. Nanny went back to her house for historic event. breakfast.

Several back and forth phone calls ensued that Since then the lambs have grown, leaped about, evening to ensure mother and babies had water, food and climbed things and escaped (but that might be another a sheltered warm bed and that Gary had taken photos story). Certainly things can be a bit like a three-ringed (he had). Nanny relaxed, as did Anne. When Nanny circus at that little farm near Billingshurst. came home next day the first thing she did was check Yvonne Fleece them, iodine their cords and – of course – name them…

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Poddleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to help restore a historic canal

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ommunity groups and charities can raise money for their good causes at the same time as supporting an organisation which is bringing a historic waterway back to life.

They are being invited to take part in the Wey & Arun Canal Trustâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual sponsored walk â&#x20AC;&#x201C; keeping half of the amount they raise. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s walk, known as the Poddle, is on Sunday, 5th June. Its 12-mile route through some beautiful Surrey and Sussex countryside takes in locations linked with the 200th anniversary of the canalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opening.

The Trust is giving other organisations the opportunity to raise money through a 50/50 sponsorship option. If a team of walkers raises more than ÂŁ200 sponsorship, a minimum of ÂŁ20 each, it is happy to split their proceeds equally with a cause of their choosing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This will benefit groups such as the scouts and guides and other young peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s groups,â&#x20AC;? said Poddle coordinator Margaret Darvill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They can take advantage of us making all the arrangements, while helping themselves and the trust at the same time.â&#x20AC;?

The walkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s morning section of about 6½ miles is from North Hall in Loxwood to the Three Compasses pub at Alfold, where lunch will be provided. The newly combined Arun Navigation and Wey & Arun Junction Canal was officially opened there by Lord Egremont in September 1816. The route takes in the canal from

Devilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hole Lock, past Gennets Bridge Lock â&#x20AC;&#x201C; where walkers might see volunteers at work â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to the new Compasses Bridge. It passes through the picturesque Sidney Wood, along parts of the unrestored waterway.

Those who would like to do a shorter walk can just join the afternoon 5½ mile section, starting at 1pm from the Three Compasses. The route goes to Alfold village, over farmland and then along the Surrey-Sussex border and back to North Hall for tea and cake. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We, of course, also welcome individuals who want to support the canal restoration to take part, added Mrs Darvill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Almost anyone can join in, with the proviso that the route includes stiles and some hills so may prove difficult for some.â&#x20AC;?

Individuals and groups can register to join the Poddle at www.weyarun.org.uk/drupal/content/2016-poddle. For more information, call Mrs Darvill on (01483) 894606 or e-mail her at poddle@weyandarun.co.uk.

Supporters who are unable to do the walk could sponsor the Trustâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;last manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; walker, volunteer to act as a marshal on the day or man a refreshment point.

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WISH Job Club restarts

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orsham District Council are pleased to announce that after a short break, the Billingshurst Work Information and Support Hub (WISH) restarted in May in the Library.

Facilitated by the council, managed by Billingshurst Community Partnership and funded by Think Family and Horsham Job Centre Plus, the WISH Job Club has helped over 30 people from Billingshurst and surrounding areas to find work since it was initially launched in June 2015.

WISH is a free job club to help unemployed people gain vital employability skills and knowledge that employers are seeking. It provides friendly and practical advice on how to overcome concerns about finding work and provides the opportunity to meet fellow job hunters in a relaxed atmosphere. Local weekly sessions give help with CV writing, applying for jobs and creating a good impression at job interviews.

The Job Club is available to those who are long-term unemployed, returning to work after a career break or have recently been made redundant.

If you are unemployed, living in the Billingshurst area and think that you could benefit from this initiative, call the Work Information and Support Hub Job Club to find out more details on 07500 450458 or e-mail bhurst.community@btinternet.com.

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The Battle of Boar’s Head 30th June 1916

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he battlefields of the First World War are filled with tragedies and lost lives. What was intended to be a diversionary attack ordered by the Generals of the British Army on Boar’s Head on 30th June 1916 was to become the worst moment in Sussex Military History and ‘the day Sussex died’.

The 11th, 12th and 13th Battalions of the South Downers went into battle. The 11th Battalion sustained 116 killed within the first two hours.

The 12th Battalion lost 429 men either killed or in most cases fatally injured. The 13th Battalion was almost totally destroyed with over 800 men either killed, captured or wounded. Around 70% of those who died at Boar’s Head were men of Sussex including twelve sets of brothers.

The majority of those Sussex men who were killed are buried in cemeteries near Richebourg-l'Avoué. There is no memorial to the Battle of Boar’s Head in Britain and it is fitting therefore that, 100 years on, we remember them.

Boar’s Head was only the beginning; the Battle of the Somme was to follow with its well known and tragic statistics: By the end of the first day, 1st July 1916, some 19,240 British soldiers had been killed and nearly

twice that number wounded.

The Battle of the Somme did not officially end until 18th November 1916.

Inevitably history has seen the Battle of Boar’s Head all but eclipsed by the slaughter that followed some 24 hours later.

The Battle of the Somme has come to symbolise the enormous losses and dreadful conditions of the first World War. To mark the Centenary of the Battle of the Somme and also the lesser known Battle of Boar’s Head, the Royal British Legion is calling communities across the country to commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

As part of the nation’s Remembrance of the Battle of the Somme, The Royal British Legion Billingshurst Officers and Members is inviting local residents and friends to a Service of Remembrance & Dedication on Thursday 30th June at St Mary’s Parish Church commencing at 3pm. We will also be placing displays in the Library and local schools.

Colin M Banks Branch President/Chairman

Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal Evening 2016

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he Royal British Legion held its Poppy Appeal Evening this year with courtesy of the Owners and Management of Fishers Farm Park on Tuesday 12th April with County Chairman and Sussex Poppy Appeal Organiser in attendance.

The fantastic sum of £13,280 was raised this year by our team of Poppy Appeal Collectors, one of the only Branches in Sussex to have raised their total this year. Our figure for last year being £10,240.

This is the Branches’ way every year of rewarding and thanking those who

have continuously supported the Poppy Appeal in one form or another over the years.

The need for raising money for our servicemen and women and families grows each year so we are proud of our team and immensely grateful. Well done.

Colin M Banks Branch President/Chairman Malcolm Scott (left), Royal British Legion County Chairman, presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Billingshurst Branch member, David Thompson. Photo: Graeme McAlpine

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Billingshurst Choral Society Celebrate 30 Years

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n the words of one of the founder members, Liz Pratt: “The years have flown past.” Liz, who still sings with Billingshurst Choral Society (BCS), was at the first rehearsal in 1986 in St Mary’s Church, became a Committee Member in 1988 and was Chairman of the Society from 1997 to 2011.

“None of us had any idea how the choir would develop and I’m very proud to have been part of the Society’s growth.” Liz continues: “At the first rehearsal, attended by about 60 people, we began practising for our very first concert which also took place in St Mary’s Church. We sang Faure’s Requiem, and Mendelssohn’s Hymn of Praise, with organ accompaniment. Our Musical Director was George Jones, who founded the choir and retired last year.”

Liz added: “Just one year after our inaugural concert in St Mary’s, on 13th June 1987 we gave our first performance in a much larger venue, Billingshurst Leisure Centre. The Sports Hall is not the most aesthetically pleasing as a concert venue, but what it lacks in tasteful decor is more than compensated by the superb acoustic.”

The choir’s first performance outside of Billingshurst was in Chichester Cathedral, in November 1988 when they performed Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle. Since then, BCS has performed on a biennial basis at the Cathedral. The

next Chichester Cathedral concert will be taking place on Saturday 22nd October 2016 and BCS will be performing one of the most famous choral works in the classical repertoire, Mozart’s Requiem.

Reflecting on the last 30 years, Liz said: “It’s difficult to choose one single event as our finest achievement. After all, we have sung Faure’s Requiem in L’eglise de la Madeleine in Paris, where Faure himself was Organist; we have performed The Armed Man in New York at Carnegie Hall, with the composer, Karl Jenkins present; and at the official re-opening of The Royal Festival Hall, we performed before Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.” David Eckford has been Chairman of BCS since Liz retired from the role in 2011. He has overseen a significant milestone in the history of BCS, appointing Cathal Garvey, as the new Musical Director when George Jones retired in 2015. Cathal will be conducting the 30th Anniversary Concert on Saturday 18th June at Billingshurst Leisure Centre.

The concert promises to be a very entertaining evening consisting of a selection of Gilbert & Sullivan choruses and a collection of choral arrangements of classic popular songs including numbers by George Gershwin and Cole Porter.

Do please join us for this wonderful evening of celebration!

Keith Paul, Billingshurst Choral Society

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Parish Council Assets

It might surprise you to know how much land and property is in the ownership and maintenance responsibility of Billingshurst Parish Council.

Billingshurst Community and Conference Centre is a registered charity of which the Parish Council is the Sole Managing Trustee with the day to day responsibility for the running of the Centre. It operates for the purposes of a village hall for the benefit of the inhabitants of Billingshurst. The Centre is a hive of activity every day with classes and clubs suitable for all ages, not forgetting individual hire for parties and weddings and commercial hire by local businesses.

Adversane Hall is the home of Bobtails Montessori and provides a meeting venue for inhabitants of the hamlet of Adversane. The Parish Council holds its September meeting here.

In Mill Lane, the public conveniences are provided by the Council under a lease agreement with Horsham District Council; the Parish Council hopes to soon receive the building on a freehold transfer from Horsham District Council for the sum of £1. The transfer of the Jubilee Fields Sports Complex including pavilion, football and cricket pitches, trim trail and fishing lake from Horsham District Council to the Parish Council is also work in progress. The Parish Council’s wooden skate park is located here too.

In the south of the village, the Parish Council owns Lower Station Road Recreation Ground including goal units, basketball hoop, play area and concrete skate park. It is also home to the Billingshurst Lawn Tennis Club and adjacent to the Scout and Guide HQ. Station Road Gardens has been created from the Parish Council’s former cricket and football fields in Station Road to provide a community garden suitable for all ages with play area, ball court, youth

shelter, small allotment area, open space, footpath and planting. It is maintained by a group of committed volunteers, for which the Parish Council is very grateful.

For our younger members of the community, there are also play areas at Cherry Tree Close, Cranham Avenue and Manor Fields.

In recent years, the former football pitch has been turned in to allotments at Manor Fields and they have become well established, and are managed by a group of volunteers on behalf of the Parish Council.

There is further open space at Alicks Hill, Billingshurst Village Green, Carpenters, Clevelands Gardens, Coombe Hill and Willow Drive.

Street furniture provided by the Parish Council includes bus shelters in the High Street, Forge Way, Station Road, Adversane and Five Oaks, noticeboards in the High Street, Jengers Mead, Billingshurst Centre, Adversane and Five Oaks, benches, cycle racks and planters in the High Street, Centurion village entrance signs, Centenary post, Queen’s Diamond Jubilee flagpole and Christmas lighting in the High Street and Jengers Mead.

The Council’s property is under the care of its Parish Councillors through its Property Committee.

Do you care about your village environment? Would you like to help manage the Council’s property?

There is one last vacancy for a Parish Councillor. For more information about applying to become a Parish Councillor, see our website or email the Parish Clerk council@billingshurst.gov.uk

Horsham District Council opens new car park for commuters in Billingshurst New long stay car park in Myrtle Lane, Billingshurst provides 33 new parking spaces a short walk from Billingshurst station. Available for 24 hour commuter parking from Monday to Friday. Daily tickets are £3.50 at the pay and display machine. Season tickets are £150 a quarter or £600 a year.

Special Promotional Offer 20% discount on annual season tickets in the first three months of opening, on a first come, first served basis.

To enquire about purchasing a season ticket for Myrtle Lane car park, please call 01403 215452 or email parking@horsham.gov.uk Parish Council Meeting: Wednesday 1st June. 7.30pm, Billingshurst Centre

01403 782555 council@billingshurst.gov.uk

www.billingshurst.gov.uk

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Our Community Volunteers – meet Charlotte Hinde

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hen asked what she enjoys about working as a volunteer for Age UK’s shop in Billingshurst, Charlotte Hinde responds enthusiastically, “Everything!” When pressed for more detail, she concedes that it is only human nature to harbour a certain nosiness about other people’s possessions and there is much to interest anyone with an eye for fashion or collectables, plus the social aspect of the job. “It’s never dull; every time you pick up a bag you don’t know what’s going to be in it!”

Charlotte’s charity work in this area started as a keen visitor to charity shops with a friend and she worked originally as a volunteer with St Catherine’s Hospice and later as a manager. After a bout of ill health she began volunteering at Age UK’s shop about eight years ago. She enjoys frequenting auctions, charity shops and car boot sales and has developed an interest in what is collectable or saleable, along with a shrewd idea of an item’s worth. “Something will come in that looks like rubbish, but you develop a gut instinct for what is valuable.” Among her discoveries are an Art Deco silver tray left over after a car boot sale, which was auctioned and a

set of Vasart glass dishes which sold for about £200.

She says that the Billingshurst shop is very fortunate in receiving “an inordinate amount” of donations, far more than it could ever display. The items are sorted – clothing hung and steamed – and priced. The shop knows its clientele and what will sell here and what would sell better – e.g. vintage clothes – in their other shops. The shop acts as a clearing house which sorts the huge flow of items into goods which are saleable (locally or elsewhere), suitable for auction, recyclable, scrap and rags. The availability of cheap clothing in supermarkets means that these items are worth little second-hand, but can be moved to stores with less stock. Items in the shop are only on display for a maximum of two weeks before being moved on, and every day another 150 items are put on display, so shoppers seeking treasures need to pay regular visits.

Pippa Cleeve If you know someone who you feel deserves recognition in Our Community Volunteers please email Pippa: pppclv@spektrum.demon.co.uk

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