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

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t has always been our aim to support the community and local business, and we are of course always glad to hear of new businesses. You will remember in March we announced Mark Sheath’s takeover of the Jengers Mead bakery following the previous owner’s retirement. On 10th May, another new business launches in Jengers Mead: Fresh, Russell Noakes’ fruit and veg shop with a difference (see page 6). Royal Mail takes a few days to complete distribution of the magazine but if you are reading this on Monday 28th April get yourself along to the Community Centre for Fresh’s Taster Event! Grahame Cover photo: Energetic spaniel in bluebell wood by Katariina Jarvinen www.lighttrick.co.uk Sent in by Myrid Ramsay www.caninepartners.org.uk/west_sussex Food & drink Recipe: Aubergine & Chickpea Curry Fresh, Fruit & Veg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Queens Head Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sumners Ponds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Health & wellbeing Work Out With Helen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Chantry Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Sports Injury Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Guardian Family Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Care Comfort Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Davis Foot Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Billingshurst Dental Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Relay For Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Billingshurst Osteopaths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Billingshurst Leisure Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 NHS Give Blood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 About the house Fowlers, Estate Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Cubitt & West, Estate Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Goring Road Carpets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Lee’s Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 West Sussex Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Holly Boilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Pest Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 All About Kitchens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Appaloosa Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Oven Rescue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Woodpeckers House & Garden Maintenance . . . . .19 Sussex Carpet Brokers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Austen’s Home Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Pest B Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Re-Nu Kitchens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 GJ Coles Builder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Home Interior Painting Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Miss Mop Domestic Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Totally Garage Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Billingshurst Plumbing Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Brazier Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Hallam Trim, Window Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 J&G Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Ovens and More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 ADC Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Jef Wilson, Decorator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Oak Designs, Buildings & Structures in Oak . . . . .27 Odd Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Flow-serve, Plumbing, Drainage, Heating . . . . . . . .28 Delta Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Hamilton Cole, TV & Satellite Equipment . . . . . . . .29 Mrs Muscle Domestic Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 PJM, Building & Property Maintenance . . . . . . . . .29 Cracknell Pitt-Draffen, Estate Agent . . . . . . . . . .OBC

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www.villagetweet.co.uk Printed by: The Lavenham Press, Suffolk Disclaimer: All adverts and editorial are printed in good faith. However, A272 Design cannot take any responsibility for the content of the adverts, the services provided by the advertisers or any statements given in the editorial. © No part of this publication may be reproduced or stored without the express permission of the publisher. Garden Tweet! Garden View: A thorny issue . . . . John Potter Garden Services . . . Jonathan Carter Tree Surgery . . . REM Landscapes . . . . . . . . . . . . Village Nurseries . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clayton-Turner Trees & Gardens HJS Land Services . . . . . . . . . . . Sussex & Surrey Tree Services .

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Equine SPR Centre’s page: Moody mares . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Falcon/Willetts Equine Feeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

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

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Aubergine and Chickpea Curry Celebrate National Vegetarian Week (19-25 May) with this tasty curry

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1. Chop the aubergine into large chunks (about 1 inch/2.5cm across). Heat ½ tbsp oil in a large non-stick pan, and brown half the aubergine chunks for 2-3 mins on each side until golden brown and crisp all over. Remove to a plate, then repeat with another ½ tbsp oil and the remaining aubergines, then set everything aside. 2. Add the remaining tbsp oil to the pan with the mustard seeds and curry leaves and fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the onions and continue cooking until they are softened and beginning to brown. Add the dried chillies and spices with a spoonful of the thick coconut milk from the top of the can, then fry for 1 minute more. Add the remaining coconut milk, tomatoes and half a can of water. Simmer for 25-30 minutes until thick and saucy. 3. Stir in the chickpeas and aubergines. Continue simmering for 5 minutes or so, until everything is hot and the aubergines are tender. Serve with rice or warm naan bread.

Preparation time: 20 minutes. Cooking time: 50 minutes. Serves 6

INGREDIENTS 2 aubergines 2 tbsp sunflower oil, plus extra to serve (optional) 1 tbsp brown or black mustard seeds 10-12 curry leaves, plus extra to serve (optional) 2 onions, finely chopped 2 dried chillies, chopped 4 tsp garam masala 2 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp turmeric 400ml can coconut milk 6 tomatoes, quartered 400g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

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Sussex man Russell makes a ‘Fresh’ start in Jengers Mead

ave you heard the news? A new fruit and veg shop with a difference – ‘Fresh’ – is opening in Jengers Mead on Saturday 10th May. Russell Noakes moved to Billingshurst last year, previously living in Petworth. Originally with a desire to go into banking, this all changed when Russell took on a part-time job at a supermarket while at college. At the end of his college course he had the opportunity to progress in retail and has never looked back. Russell recalls: “You often hear stories of someone working their way up from the bottom and becoming a manager – with me that was all true.” 21 years in retail is evidence that Russell made the right decision: “I have been fortunate to work with and for many fantastic people. I have always been driven and passionate to succeed at what I do, constantly drawing inspiration from my experience and at times putting career ahead of other personal dreams.” Russell is keen to thank his parents, family and friends for their part in his success especially in recent years when he suffered a setback due to ill health. “Their love and support have been a tower of strength and I am keen to repay them by making my new business venture a success.” So, just what is special about Russell’s new shop,

‘Fresh’? Well, he is keen and committed to give Billingshurst a business strong in that traditional quality that is often lacking: customer service. Selling fresh fruit and vegetables and a range of fresh foods, including fresh smoothies, the shop will have a strong rustic feel. Looking after the customer extends to offering a delivery service and providing great quality fresh food at an affordable price using local Sussex suppliers and wholesalers. Russell says, “It was important to me when meeting with suppliers that they bought into my vision of the service I aim to provide, including pre-packed deli products and local well known brands.” As well as creating positive business and local links, Russell also plans to support local charities. He has already forged a link with local charity, the Dame Vera Lynn Trust for Children with Cerebral Palsy. On 28th April Russell is running a pre-opening Taster event at the Community and Conference Centre in Roman Way from 10.30am-2pm. (If you receive your copy of Village Tweet in time, come on down!) Many of Fresh’s suppliers will be present with free tasters to show off the quality, and there will be a hamper raffle in aid of the Dame Vera Lynn Trust. Rosie Wyer of the Dame Vera Lynn Trust with ‘Freshman’ Russell Noakes. Photo: Grahame Pearson

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ast year’s Billingshurst Show introduced a craft exhibition and competition. A bigger and better competition is being developed for this year’s Show with categories to enable everyone to get involved. In order to encourage a large number of entries we have decided to make entry free and the categories focus on what worked well last year. As well as individual entries we have kept the two special Group entries, which we launched last year for our local Primary Schools and Guides & Scouts. This year each school is being invited to enter a scarecrow and the Guides & Scouts a model tray campsite. The individual categories include photography, art and ceramics. Art and ceramics have a free choice of theme, while photography requires the theme ‘My Village’ (no sunsets or churches please!) We are definitely looking for that special reflection of life in a village. We have refined the Handicraft section based on what was most

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popular last year and have include a class for homemade greetings cards. Home cookery will be represented with a range of classes to cover cakes, preserves and savouries. There will be more animals than last year; the introduction of a Farmer’s market with produce and craft items and the enhanced craft exhibition set the scene for what we hope will be a truly great village show with a rural theme. We must not forget either, all the other attractions and events to keep everyone entertained come rain or sunshine. Further details of the craft competition and entry forms can be downloaded from our website: www.billingshurstshow.org.uk or picked up from The Library or Billingshurst Community Centre. We hope to see you there. And do please remember, all our profits go into supporting Rotary charities and our local scouts & guides. Tony Priestley (Member of the Billingshurst Show Organising Committee)

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Loxwood Beer & Music Festival – Saturday 17th May

he 14th Loxwood Beer & Music Festival takes place on Saturday 17th May, 1pm-11pm, so get along to the North Hall grounds, Loxwood with your dancing shoes on! The festival this year will follow the usual format of fantastic live music, thirst quenching booze, delicious BBQ, superb raffle and fun in the sun for the kids. There will be eight bands performing again this year with the first band on stage at 2pm. Voodoo Sheiks, who play a rich cocktail of wailing, swingin’ blues mixed with the explosive energy of primal rock & roll, will kick things off followed by the very popular Pier Pressure where rocksteady and ska mixed with a little soul is the order of the day. They are an eight-piece band who will definitely entertain you. Soul Sisters then take the stage and will bring you songs of ‘love and loss’ from the great Motown era of Soul Music. Fronted by three glamorous girls, Soul Sisters bring fun and flair to any occasion. Definitely a dance opportunity! Then things get sticky… in the form of Sticky Bun! By their own admission not spring chickens… but they know a ‘choon’ of two! Possibly the oldest rockers in town! After a fabulous raffle and maybe a

quick auction, music will begin again with a very special act – The Guildford Bucket Drummers… something you’ve probably never seen before. Half Hour Hotel then takes the spotlight – an English Indie rock band formed in Brighton. With an atmospheric, full sound and a great melody, maybe some acoustic, maybe a cover or two. Half Hour Hotel released their debut single – Run from Sirens in spring 2013 and are definitely a band to watch! Spellbinder will then blow you away with influences ranging from Deep Purple to Journey – soaring keyboards, awesome guitar and big vocals. They have it all. Then finally, last but certainly not least, Iron Tyger will deliver classic 80s rock with passion and dedication. The band’s charismatic take on the fun and excitement of 80s rock, combined with a catalogue of iconic tunes has prompted sparkling responses from audiences across the UK – do not miss them! Tickets are just £10 in advance (including a free drink) or £12 on the day. Children are £5 which includes unlimited access to bouncy castles and fun activities. Under 1s are free. For further information on bands, beers and tickets see www.loxwoodbeerfestival.com Photo: Iron Tyger

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Billingshurst Primary School pupils get on their bikes

ike It Initiative sees an increase of up to 30% of pupils on bikes or scooters. As a fledgling Bike It School Billingshurst Primary School has been engaging pupils and parents to build a culture of active travel to and from school and after just a few short months of involvement in the national initiative the program has gone from strength to strength. From 3rd-14th March the school was proud to take part in the nationwide Big Pedal competition, and as a result logged 1,887 journeys over the two-week period with staff noting a huge surge in pupils arriving on bikes or scooters. Since the start of the program the school has seen an increase of up to 30% of pupils regularly cycling to school, from almost zero several months ago. The children are now fundraising for a bike shelter which will be match funded by Sustrans a leading charity enabling people to choose healthier, cleaner and cheaper journeys. To celebrate this achievement, Billingshurst Primary School recently held its second Bike It Breakfast, which provided a feast for over 150 pupils

and parents thanks to the generous donation and support of Kavanagh’s Budgens, Billingshurst High Street. Pupils arrived early in the morning to enjoy a spread of cereals, fruit, muffins and pancakes. As part of the Bike It program, the School has held a number of events over the past few months to encourage and support the pupils, including assemblies on safety and the importance of Being Bright and Being Seen, and workshops on how to check your bike is safe to ride. Pupils benefited from a visit by a bike mechanic who fixed minor problems on pupils’ bikes for free. Staff and pupils have created a Bike It Crew and will continue to promote the benefits of active travel over the summer term with new activities, including guidance on how to repair punctures. Bik-Kay Talbot, Co-Chair of BPSCA

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You are invited to join our Network of Caring Families

o you enjoy spending time with children and have time to spare to offer support to an international student who attends a boarding school in the area? The children return home to their parents during the long holidays of Christmas, Easter and Summer, but require an English family to have them to stay during a couple of weekends each term and the half-term holiday. Imagine your child were attending a boarding school overseas and the reassurance you would gain from knowing a local family is supporting them, keeping you in touch with how they are getting on. This is an excellent opportunity 4 For your own children to make new friends, to learn about other countries and gain cultural understanding. 4 To fill the ‘empty nest’ when your own children have perhaps gone off to university or left home. 4 To become involved in the school life of a

young person, supporting them through attendance at school matches, concerts or parents’ evenings. 4 To build lasting friendships with international families overseas. The role is suitable for families, single parents, couples without children, retired couples with empty nests – guardian families come in all shapes and sizes. All have a common interest in offering care and support to children and teenagers from overseas. The role is voluntary, with generous expenses paid per night’s stay, as well as to cover travel, time and entertainment. To find out more about this interesting and rewarding role, visit The Guardian Family Network website www.guardianfamily.co.uk or give us a call for an informal chat on (01865) 522066 Cheryl Johnston

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ollowing on from articles in Village Tweet earlier in the year, this is your final call to support this year’s Relay for Life! Get your friends and family together for a fun packed 24 hours in aid of a great cause. Come along and support teams at Cancer Research UK’s Relay For Life, Horsham and enjoy a weekend packed with live entertainment, kids’ workshops, stalls and loads of activities. Last year’s event saw a massive £30,500 raised – join your community in helping beat that total this year. Taking place on the fantastic grounds of Horsham Rugby Club, the event is hosted by Peach, one of the UK’s leading entertainment specialists, and starts at 12 noon on Saturday 24th May with an opening ceremony. Entry is free, there’s plenty of (free) on-site parking and a huge variety of family fun with a main stage delivering live bands, dance acts, choirs and even a talent competition – with a brilliant line up put together by renowned local musician Brent Yeomans and Peach Entertainments. Relay For Life is an inspirational family fundraiser held on behalf of Cancer Research UK. More than 20 teams will be taking it in turns to walk around a track for 24 hours, while one and all are welcome to come along and soak up the festival fête atmosphere taking place around the circuit. There’s rugby tasters, bouncy castles, face painting and Music Bus sessions to keep the kids amused, plus traditional stalls and plenty of food including a legendary hog roast and BBQ cooked up by 1st Shipley Scouts and other refreshments provided by hosts at the Rugby Club. Don’t forget to say hello to Barry Dance who will be cycling on a spin bike for 24 hours with equipment and supplies from DC Leisure and Horsham Tri Club. DC Leisure will also be on hand

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ith spring finally arrived there has never been a better time to explore the Wey & Arun Canal and the waterway’s Canal Centre at Loxwood is now open for longer and under new supervision. The Wey & Arun Canal Trust (WACT) is pleased to announce that Dave Verrall has expanded his role within the organisation and will now act as Canal Centre Supervisor, as well as continuing with his publicity and social media work and canal restoration duties. Dave has said that he is already enjoying his new volunteer role with WACT, and “Since opening in 2012, the Centre has been very successful and increasingly busy. We have new sales lines that we will be introducing this year including a new updated edition of our popular Restoration Guide. It is a great place to welcome our boat trip passengers and other visitors to the canal. The majority of my working career has

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A Good Read May’s selection from book reviewer Kath Bennett Bridget Jones Mad about the Boy – Helen Fielding So Bridget is back. This time with kids and without husband – not really a spoiler, unless you have been living under a rock for the last year. Mark Darcy is dead, and our heroine is left to ‘keep buggering on’ in her own inimitable fashion. Most of the headlines as the book was published last year, focused on Darcy’s demise and on the fact that Bridget has found a toyboy. It is the first of these points that sets the tone of the book, which opens four years after the event, tempering the typical comic misunderstandings that result from a return to the dating scene with a resounding sense of the intense sadness of widowhood. Mark Darcy is a constant presence, either in Bridget’s own reminiscences or in the careful efforts of others to avoid mentioning him. The format is the same as the previous two volumes, (surely there is no-one left in the country who hasn’t read them?). Bridget still counts the calories and has added an obsession with collecting Twitter followers. Some of the old faces are still there too. Jude and Tom continue to provide advice and alcohol, while Daniel Cleaver is a not-quite-reformed godfather to Billy and Mabel. And Bridget’s mum may have

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ith spring here at last, now is traditionally the time to prepare for the lighter, brighter days ahead. And what better way than giving your favourite rooms a fresh coat of paint. Successful home decorating isn’t difficult and it doesn’t have to be a chore. In fact, the hardest part is often deciding on a colour scheme. But whether you’re into minimalist white, funky bold accent colours, or safe and conservative neutral tones, you’ll need the right tools for the job, so pop down to Austen’s Home Hardware in Billingshurst. As with most DIY projects preparation is everything. Making sure that walls and woodwork are in tip-top condition before you break open the paint is well worth the effort. Dents, small cracks and holes in plasterwork can be treated with quick drying fillers, while gaps around skirtings and architraves are easily filled with decorator’s caulk. Previously gloss-painted surfaces will often benefit from being lightly rubbed down with a fine grade sandpaper to provide a key for the new paint. Before painting woodwork do make sure the surfaces are free from grease, household dust and pet hair. There are many proprietary products to choose from, like sugar soap, dust sheets or masking tape, our friendly team can ensure you’re fully equipped. Good quality paint brushes are a wise investment as

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War Again – The Spring Offensive Once upon a time on a small farm near Billingshurst…

ll winter long, having scoured every green bit in the garden, the chickens had been ruling the roost. They marched all over the now empty vegetable bed scratching and pecking. The only bit they couldn’t get at was one small garlic bed that Nanny had very carefully protected. The other garlic bed and the autumn planted onion beds had been breached on several occasions and Nanny had to rearrange the netting. Now it was time for her to claw back her territory She had learned some very important lessons from her war with the chickens last summer, and so prepared the spring offensive carefully. Before doing anything at all, she stocked up on all the necessary weapons. New bamboo canes of various lengths, cleaned up all the netting and shopped for more, ground pegs, and gadgets to join the bamboo together. Next she got the rotavator out and turned the earth in the two long vege beds, one of which held the sad looking autumn onions. Apart from that area she let the chickens have a peck round. “Make the most of it, you chickens,” Nanny snarled, “it will be your last time this summer”. Then she set to work. She carefully made a cage frame of bamboo, and the steel framing from an old growhouse. She had to reinforce a couple of corners but at last it was finished. She tested it for stability and it stood up to the test. It had taken a whole morning, but the weather had been pleasant Then came the netting – a lovely long piece which fitted over the whole cage. But because it was so big, it was a bit difficult to handle and Nanny had to go to the far side of the bed to pull it down. Now, Grandad and Bill in their wisdom had put up the electric fencing for the pigs about 30cm from the far side of the vege bed, and Nanny had to creep along

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An ancient art skills of this growing business. However, among our numbers were a few of the more senior members of the fruit growing community, and in the midst of them was one who stood out on his own. A delightful man who had spent a large part of his he Romans knew how to do it… the Greeks working life in the navy and on retiring had decided didn’t. Missionaries from the west took it to that growing apples would be a peaceful and China (one of the rare pieces of knowledge pleasant way of enjoying his retirement. A tall and that went in that direction instead of the other way) elegant man who exuded the calm and discipline and the Spanish took it to South America. What is that you would expect from an officer of Her it? The art of grafting. Majesty’s Senior Service. Without this skill orchards and vineyards and We began. First it was a classroom session on countless other horticultural practices would be at the methods and results of the skill we were to try best exceedingly difficult and in many cases to master. Then it revolved virtually impossible. It’s the around the actual tools grafter who enables a required, which included the particular variety to grow true ability to sharpen the parrotfor countless generations, as beaked knife to razor blade the propagation by seed only levels. Once this had been carries the genes of one achieved to RJ’s satisfaction known parent, the other half we repaired to the orchards. being at the mercy of the We were greeted by an area of wanderings of the insect that trees that had all their upper completes the pollination. structures removed so that Of course with many plants each resembled an open hand cuttings can be taken and Tip: bandage BEFORE you graft! with stubby fingers pointing rooted to continue the line, but skyward, each digit awaiting new finger nails. It for a lot of the tree species such methods are far was our task to supply these in the form of three or more hit and miss. Also, tree cuttings on their own four stub grafts to each one and to seal the newly roots have a tendency to grow in all manner of seated scions in a coating of hot melted grafting shapes and sizes. This is fine if you only have a wax, this being the quickest way to convert an few trees, but in the orchard and vineyard context, orchard of one variety over to another without the uniformity is essential for any semblance of control need to grub all the trees and replant with and regular cropping. So, along with the breeding completely new ones. of the modern rootstocks in the nineteenth century, Our intrepid matelot immersed himself in the grafting could ensure this uniformity was brought to task set before him with gusto, along with a steady the orchard and vineyard. stream of orders uttered under his breath, all The skilled grafter can produce a tremendous directed at himself, as he approached each amount of delightful designs in his works. Branches procedure with military precision. Then he fell can be grafted to trunks and twisted into hoops to silent… be re-grafted back into the main frame of the tree We looked across to see what had caused the to give ornamental showpieces. Trees ravaged by sudden loss of background murmuring to espy our disease can have the offending part by-passed by hero slumped on a log beside the tree he was grafted limbs that, once established, allow the working on. He sat with one hand elevated in a offending part to be cut away. A colleague of mine tight fist with just one finger pointing upward in a who has perfected the art to its greatest extent, has not too gentlemanly gesture. From the top of the succeeded in grafting over one hundred different digit erupted a steady stream of his bodily fluids. varieties of apples on one huge old Bramley tree He had successfully lifted the top of his finger in that graces his nursery. Take a bow Mr Paul one clean slice. RJ ambled across to view the Barnett of Chidham. damage, muttering something to himself about Now, as a young fruitman, I was delighted to carelessness and idiots with sharp knives. The have the opportunity to go on a course run by RJ poor man’s hand was wrapped in towels and he Garner, the acknowledged master of grafting in the was dispatched to the needlework class at A&E post-war years, and whose book, The Grafters while we returned to our trees. Handbook, first published in 1946, was still being He never returned. 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HORSHAM ARTISTS OPEN STUDIOS HOR SHAM A RTISTS OP EN S TUDIOS 2014

ver two weekends in May and June Horsham artists will once again be displaying their creative talents. On 17th and 18th May over 30 artists from around the Horsham district will come together in one place at the Roffey Park Institute. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors RawlinsonHORSHAM Butler Solicitors, Brewers ARTISTS HOR SHAM A RDecorating TISTS & DIY, Crown Paint and Roberts Kitchens & Bathrooms, this group event will be the second time that Horsham Artists have come together under one roof to display, demonstrate and talk about their work and aims to build on the hugely successful and enjoyable event in 2013. Entry to this weekend event is free and there M arcishample 2014parking and disabled access. With March 2014 refreshments available and an opportunity to walk round the beautiful gardens and grounds of

Roffey Park what better way to spend a morning or afternoon. A second weekend on the 7th/8th June will see 20 artists and makers in the district open their studio doors for a two-day Artists Trail in and around Horsham. This is the perfect opportunity to meet an artist in their studio and find out more about their work. Entry isTfree and many 2014 venues offer OPEN STUDIOS OP EN S UD IOS refreshments. The Open Studios events celebrate the rich and diverse talent of artists and makers producing paintings, sculpture, jewellery, ceramics and other high quality handcrafted items all made in and around Horsham. More details and a trail map can be found at www.horshamartistsopenstudios.co.uk as well as various outlets in Horsham. Gill Collins

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e really must replace our old ram before what we think are our best pigs into the national this autumn’s tupping season; we have shows. We will be attending a new show in had the most protracted Wales this year as I have been lambing ever of five weeks and still asked to do a series of talks going. We have had lots of single there and so get some lambs born which we rather like as expenses. Might as well tow a they are generally bigger but we trailer as not! My husband has have proportionally had the highest also entered eleven pigs into loss of lambs for different reasons. the South of England show We have had four lambs die – one which did not amuse me at all developed neurological problems when I saw the invoice. He (still alive but most odd) and reasoned that I am always another too thick to find the udder saying to support local and so being bottle fed – which businesses and this is our Stephen the lamb feeding compared to hardly ever losing any nearest national show. I think he it’s a bit of a shock. could have supported it quite well with half that I’m pleased to say that our pigs passed the number of pigs! government veterinary inspection and three more We have had a bumper number of chicks Tedfold pigs now reside in France, getting ready hatch without a hitch and so will have quite a few to start a breeding programme later in the year. to take to The Smallholders Show in July at We also sold our two-year-old senior boar Farrell Ardingly, where I have also secured the famous to a lovely chap in Chichester and so covering smallholding author Liz Shankland, who also duties fell on our new boar Silas and the little teaches at Kate Humble’s farm, to come along chap was on his tippy toes so he could reach, but for the two days. Should be fun! reach he did. We are now in the midst of entering Michaela Giles www.tedfoldcottagefarm.co.uk

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Memories of World War One coming to Billingshurst

about the production at the beginning. illingshurst Dramatic Society He hated the songs and felt sick at the will be staging the musical Oh, thought of war. Like most people he What a Lovely War in June. knew something about World War One Merging typically British satirical but soon became enlightened of some songs of the era with factual data shocking facts. One such example was drawn from war memoirs, official that Britain manufactured German Krupp records, personal recollections and fuses for their artillery under licence. commentaries, Oh What a Lovely War Entertaining since 1941 After the war, Krupp took them to court chronicles World War One in a novel, and Britain was charged a cost per shell. The humorous and theatrical way but leaves us in no amount payable was calculated using a formula doubt as to the horror and futility of it. of how many shells were fired to kill a German The show received the acclaim of audiences soldier multiplied by the number of Germans and critics when it was first performed by Joan killed by the British. He concluded that ‘Lovely Littlewood’s Theatre Workshop at the Theatre War’ was one of the two shows he was proud to Royal, Stratford East, London in 1963 and has be in. “It wasn’t just a show. It was a revelation.” since become something of a classic of the Oh What a Lovely War will be performed at modern theatre. Thinking it would be too morbid Fishers Farm Theatre on June 5th, 6th and 7th to dress in khaki, the cast decided instead to at 7.45pm. Doors and bar will be open from dress as pierrots, entertainers who wore 7.15pm. Tickets cost £8 and are available from distinctive white costumes decorated with black the box office: Mansell McTaggart Estate Agent, bobbles and ruffs. Pierrots sang, danced, juggled 70 High St, Billingshurst (personal callers only). and joked on the piers of seaside resorts from Billingshurst the 1890s until the Dramatic Society is 1950s. As well as the proud to be sponsored costume idea, Oh by Village Tweet, What a Lovely War Fishers Farm Park used the organising and The Hungry Guest. principle: actors For up-to-date playing many parts: information about the soldiers, generals, Billingshurst Dramatic suffragettes, Society please visit politicians, profiteers our website: www. and spies. billingshurstdramatic Actor Victor Spinetti society.webs.com was in the original Jackie Charman cast and was (Chairman, BDS) somewhat sceptical Village Tweet is proud to sponsor Billingshurst Dramatic Society throughout 2014

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Moody mares

here is an old saying that goes, “Tell a gelding, ask a mare and discuss it with a stallion”. And most mare owners will tell you that is absolutely right! Mares can be like Marmite and some riders either love them or hate them! We have to remember that when dealing with mares that we are dealing with an entire animal whose hormones are doing as nature intended and preparing the mare to find a mate and become pregnant with a foal ensuring the next generation. While the majority of mares are easily manageable during their seasons some may become very irritable and difficult to manage and when in season (oestrus) some become difficult to ride, show poor competition performance and can even show extreme stallion-like behaviour as well as colic-like symptoms during ovulation and many will squirt urine frequently especially in the presence of geldings. Many mares also become more vocal with frequent squealing and whinnying to other horses. Dealing with mares’ seasons can become more difficult if the mare is competing regularly as she may show tension, lack of concentration and an unwillingness to go forwards when in oestrus. The oestrus cycle (season) of a mare lasts approximately 18-24 days from spring until autumn, although a small number of mares, typically Arabs and throughbreds, can have seasons all year round. During the 3-5 days that the egg is released from the ovary is when the mare is deemed ‘in season’ and is receptive to the stallion. The hormone cycle is controlled by the length of daylight. The first season of the year can often be the most uncomfortable for the mare making life more difficult for her owner. Fillies can start their seasons from between 12 and 24 months of age. Owners need to be sympathetic to mares when they are in season, some studies suggest that they can suffer from pain and discomfort during ovulation, mares showing these symptoms will often resent being tacked up or groomed on these days as well as being unwilling to work. Handle the mare in a quiet and tactful manner taking extra care when grooming around her tail and flanks. There is hope though and there are many things you can do to help your mare if she is uncomfortable when in season. There are many feed supplements aimed at hormonal mares on the market. Many contain chasteberry;

this plant is believed to act on the pituitary gland helping to suppress the hormones during a season. Other herbs such as chamomile and valerian are believed to be mild sedatives and may help to calm the mare if she is feeling irritable. You may have to try a few different herbal supplements until you find the one that suits your mare best. You are advised to check that the supplement that you choose is not banned by the governing body of any equine sport you may compete in. Some mare owners have reported sucess with alternative therapies such as Aromatherapy and Reiki. If the mare doesn’t respond to herbal supplements you may want to ask your vet about Regumate. It mimics the hormone progesterone which is produced during pregnancy and prevents the mare from coming into season (oestrus). It must be used under strict veterinary direction and gloves must be worn when handling Regumate. Your vet will also be able to carry out a proper examination of your mare which may involve a scan of her ovaries to rule out cysts, tumours or any other reason for excessive hormonal behaviour. The main drawback of Regumate is that it is expensive for long-term use. Another treatment is to implant a marble into the mare’s uterus. The marble is a 35mm glass ball and mimics early pregnancy preventing the mare from coming into season again. This procedure carries a risk of infection and may possibly affect future fertility; your vet can discuss all the options with you. The most drastic action of all is surgical removal of the ovaries; this is not a procedure to be undertaken lightly and is only carried out in exceptional circumstances. There is also the risk that the hormonal behaviour will remain as hormones will also be produced by the adrenal gland. Having said all that, many mare owners will testify that once you gain your mare’s trust and you respect her, she will respect and trust you and will be one of the most loving and loyal equine companions you could ever wish to have. Jeannette Douglas. SQP, Qualified Horse Adviser. SPR Centre. www.sprcentre.co.uk

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Community

Billingshurst Primary School celebrate their sewing star

t seems the latest series of The Great British Sewing Bee has captured the nation’s interest but no-one has followed the results of the competition more closely than the pupils and staff of Billingshurst Primary School. On 1st April, the School’s very own sewing star, Lynda Lewis, took part in the semifinals. After battling with three other contestants for a place in the final and undertaking a particularly difficult set of challenges, Lynda left the competition in fourth place. Pupils are now helping Mrs Lewis to celebrate her success on the programme and enjoy her new celebrity status. The School has watched each week with great pride as Lynda has become something of a national treasure, demonstrating her sewing skills, creativity and sense of fun. One pupil from Year 6 said, “We knew Mrs Lewis could go far in the competition; it’s been brilliant to watch her on TV.” Mrs Lewis has worked at the School since it became an amalgamated Primary School in 2011

as a learning support assistant, helping children with special needs. She also runs a sign class, and is regularly enlisted to help the children sign during school performances. Recently Lynda set up an after-school knitting club which is proving very popular. The class enables the children to try their hand at creating garments from wool. Helen Williamson, Headteacher comments, “Mrs Lewis has always been a star to us but it is fantastic to see her talent being celebrated at a national level. Her work with the children is both inspiring and unique, giving our pupils the opportunity to learn from one of Britain’s best home sewers.” Billingshurst Primary School will be hosting ‘An Evening With Lynda Lewis’ (see panel below) If you receive this issue of Village Tweet in time (we appreciate timing is tight) please come along. Kate Clifford on behalf of the BPSCA Photo: Some pupils with their very own Sewing Bee, Lynda Lewis

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The end of XP – it’s not really the end of the world…

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icrosoft, in its wisdom, and some might say in its never-ending search for world domination, has decided to end support of its most popular (and by this we mean widely used) operating system XP (and along with it Office 2003). What does this mean? Well for starters, to those who aren’t sure what an operating system is, it’s the piece of software than runs your computer and 30% of the world’s internet-connected desktop computers are still running XP, despite Windows 7 and Windows 8 having since been released. It’s true, XP has been around for a long time (since 2001 actually), but there’s nothing much wrong with it and that’s why so many people still use it. But, as of 8th April, Microsoft will no longer be issuing any security updates for XP. You’ll still be able to download and update patches up to this date, but if a new flaw or hole in the operating system is discovered, it will go unpatched. Potentially, this means that hackers could target the new flaw, letting them infect a Windows XP machine. As time goes on, more and more critical security holes will be found, and attackers will have free reign to exploit them. Smart attackers are likely waiting to exploit holes they already know about. And software developers will eventually stop supporting Windows XP, just as they no longer

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support Windows 98, creating even more attack vectors. The first thing to do is make sure you have up-todate antivirus/security software on your XP machine. Then, if you use Microsoft’s Internet Explorer, it’s really time to let go. Google Chrome will continue supporting XP and therefore IE8 until at least April 2015, while Mozilla Firefox has no announced plans to stop supporting it at all. So switch to Chrome or Firefox and you’ll have a secure, modern browser. Additionally, other out-of-date bits of software can create security holes hackers can exploit. For this reason, you need to make sure that you keep all software completely up-to-date. Device drivers have also been known to contain security flaws, which can be exploited, so it’s important to keep these updated, too. There are free tools available, such as Device Doctor. However, unless there’s a massive vulnerability that security software can’t protect against, Windows XP should still have a long life in front of it. But at some point you’ll find that new hardware and software won’t support the OS, and updates stop coming. However, until that day you probably don’t need to upgrade, unless you want to. Bax Computer Services (www.baxcomputers.co.uk)

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New family solicitor joins Anderson Longmore & Higham with Bevis Rowntree

e are pleased to announce that Lauren Waterton has joined the firm and will be responsible for assisting clients with divorce and family law matters at our Billingshurst and Storrington offices. Lauren is an experienced family solicitor and member of Resolution. She understands that clients are often experiencing times of personal transition and stress and will tailor her legal advice and representation to a client’s particular circumstances and needs. Lauren believes that it is generally better for clients and their families if disputes can be dealt with sensibly and amicably outside of the Court arena wherever possible and is supportive of Mediation and the Collaborative approach which form an integral part of the firm’s family law service. That said, she recognises that Court proceedings can be necessary and is experienced in representing

clients in various family applications. Edward Cooke, Partner and Head of the Family Department, said the firm is pleased to be welcoming Lauren. “We are delighted that our family department is developing across West Sussex and that Lauren will be dedicated to offering family law services at our Billingshurst and Storrington offices. She is committed to the constructive and conciliatory approach championed by Resolution and embraced by our existing family department in order to guide our clients through difficult times in a dignified manner.” Lauren has recently moved to the area and is looking forward to getting to know the local community around Billingshurst and Storrington. You can contact Lauren on 01903 745666 or lcw@alhlaw.co.uk

Welcome to the first page in the Village Tweet from Billingshurst Parish Council. The Council would like to start its first article in the magazine to discuss the theme of communication. The publisher of the Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quarterly newsletter is unable to continue offering this service, but the Parish Council is always considering ways in which it can communicate its work to our electorate. The Parish Council has five noticeboards in the parish: these can be found at the Billingshurst Centre, the Village Green in the High Street opposite Newsbox, Jengers Mead by Pet Doctors, Adversane Hall and Five Oaks. The Council has a website at www.billingshurst.gov.uk. Here you can find our meeting agendas and copies of minutes. For those of you not on the internet, you can also find copies of our agendas and minutes at the library.

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The Council publishes an annual report which gives a summary of the work of our Committees and the Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finances. You can pick up a copy at the library or the Billingshurst Centre. The Council welcomes members of the public to attend meetings of the Council and its Committees. Meetings or part thereof are only closed to the press and public when there is business to be transacted that is of a confidential nature. The Parish Council can be contacted by telephone on 01403 782555. The Parish Office opening hours are Monday to Thursday 9.30am-1.00pm and at other times by appointment. An answer machine facility is available outside of those hours. The Council can also be contacted by email at council@billingshurst.gov.uk We are also on Facebook. Members of the Parish Council sit on Committees of outside organisations of which a few include Billingshurst Sports and Recreation Association, Billingshurst Community Partnership, Dauxwood Pre-School, Trustees of Adversane Hall and the Horsham Association of Local Councils. They bring reports back to Council meetings. The Council likes to involve members of the public in its work and regularly invites members of the public to join its Working Parties including bus shelters, skate park and parking. Our May meeting programme includes: Wednesday 7th May

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Wednesday 14th May Annual Parish Meeting with guest speaker Ms Katy Bourne, Police and Crime Commissioner for Sussex If you can suggest any other methods by which you would like to receive Council news, e.g. email or Twitter please let us know.

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ADVERTISERS INDEX May 2014 A-Team Mechanics............................38 Abby’s Grooming Parlour ..................36 A/c’s Direct, Accounting ....................33 ADC Appliances ................................27 All About Kitchens.............................19 Anderson Longmore & Higham with Bevis Rowntree Solicitors .............42 Appaloosa Upholstery.......................19 Austen’s Home Hardware .................21 Bax Computers .................................41 Billingshurst Dental Practice .............14 Billingshurst Flyers Stoolball Team ...34 Billingshurst Leisure Centre ..............16 Billingshurst Osteopaths ...................15 Billingshurst Parish Council...............43 Billingshurst Plumbing Centre...........24 Billingshurst Service, Repair & MOT Centre...................................39 Blakes Chauffeur Hire .........................7 Brazier Building Solutions .................25 Care Comfort Company ....................13 Catherine’s Pet Services...................36 Chantry Health ..................................11 Clayton-Turner Trees & Gardens.......32 Cracknell Pit-Draffen, Estate Agent .........................................OBC Cubitt & West, Estate Agent................4 Davis Foot Care Clinic ......................13 Delta Decor .......................................29

Dame Vera Lynn Trust.......................13 Falcon/Willetts Equine Feeds............35 Fishers Farm Park.............................36 Floral Fringe Fair, Knepp Castle .......39 Flow-serve, Plumbing, Drainage, Heating..........................................28 Fowlers, Estate Agent .........................3 Fresh, Fruit & Veg ...............................6 GJ Coles, Builder ..............................23 Goring Road Carpet Centre..............17 Guardian Family Network..................12 Hallam Trim, Window Cleaning .........25 Hamilton Cole, TV & Satellite Equipment .....................................29 HJS Land Services ...........................32 Holly Boilers ......................................18 Home Interior Painting Services .......23 J&G Electrical....................................25 Jef Wilson, Decorator........................27 John Potter Garden Work..................30 Jonathan Carter Tree Surgery...........30 KB Private Hire....................................5 Lee’s Locks .......................................17 Little Russets Nursery School...........37 Loxwood Beer & Music Festival ..........9 Mac’s Private Hire .............................39 Miss Mop Domestic Cleaning ...........23 Mrs Muscle Domestic Cleaning ........29 NHS Give Blood ................................28

Oak Designs, Buildings & Structures in Oak ..........................27 Odd Job.............................................27 Oven Rescue ....................................19 Ovens & More ...................................25 Pest B Off..........................................22 Pest Man ...........................................18 Plaistow Preschool, Maypole Fête....36 PJM, Building & Property Maintenance..................................29 Queens Head Pub ..............................8 REM Landscapes..............................31 Re-Nu Kitchens .................................22 Southwater Cycles ............................11 Sports Injury Techniques...................11 Sumners Ponds...............................IBC Sussex & Surrey Tree Services.........32 Sussex Carpet Brokers .....................20 Sussex Towing Brackets....................39 Tip Top Tutors....................................37 Totally Garage Doors ........................23 Village Nurseries...............................31 Vivace Chorus.....................................5 West Sussex Interiors .......................17 Willows Cattery .................................36 Woodpeckers, House & Garden Building & Maintenance ................19 Work out with Helen .........................10

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