Village Tweet - November 2011

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

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.

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November 2011

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elcome to the twelfth issue of Village Tweet. Yes, that’s right, we have been dropping through your letterbox for one year!

We are fortunate to have a number of regular contributors, most recently Samantha Shearman of Angel Eyes Images.

Sam has provided many photos for Village Tweet including the last three cover shots – this month’s evocative treatment of the Remembrance Day poppy theme is superb especially when combined with Laurence Binyon’s prophetic poem, For the Fallen, published in The Times, September 1914.

Grahame Cover photo: Poignant Poppy

By Angel Eyes Images (07887 818707), see page 33 If you have a suitable photo for the cover of Village Tweet please email it to us Health & Beauty Nikki Durrant Hypnotherapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Cathryn Hindle Life Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 PRH Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 SureSlim Dieting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Yogabody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 South East Hearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Azra Hall Skincare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Professional Services & Businesses Gozone Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Miss Mop Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Vertus Building Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 GJ Coles Builder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Hamilton Cole TV & Satellite Equipment . . . . . . . . . . .19 South East Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Pace Fuelcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Paul Beadell Aerial & Satellie Specialist . . . . . . . . . . .21 Plumtree Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 ADC Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Hallam Trim Window Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Little Russets Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Tip Top Tutors Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Wakoos Centre4Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Angel Eyes Images Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Best Computer Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Gumbo Software Consultancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 TechGeek IT and Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Alan Wright Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Alec McCabe Guitar Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Claire Bradder Flute & Piano Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Sussex Coin Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Care Comfort Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IBC Features A Good Read Book Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Kids Winter Health…Naturally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Itchy Impetigo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 What is Remembrance Day? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 The Firework Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Garden View: ‘Protect & Insure’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Get the Study Habit! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Christmas is a Coming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Here Today, Gone Tomorrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Pets, Animals & Farming Pets, Homes & Gardens Pet Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Catherine’s Pet Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Love Your Cat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Bailey’s page: Feeding Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 LS Tack & Leather Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Clayfield Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 John Nash’s Farming Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

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Contents COPY DATE FOR DECEMBER ISSUE: 7th NOVEMBER Published by A272 Design, PO Box 371, Billingshurst, West Sussex RH14 4AS

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

www.villagetweet.co.uk Printed by: The Lavenham Press, Suffolk Disclaimer: All adverts and editorial are printed in good faith.

However, A272 Design cannot take any responsibility for the content of the adverts, the services provided by the advertisers or any statements given in the editorial. © No part of this publication may be reproduced or stored without the express permission of the publisher.

Homes & Gardens Cousins Conservatories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 West Sussex Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Appaloosa Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Batchelor & Bacon: Kitchens, Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . .17 Pest B Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Shanty Chic Hand-painted Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Drainline Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Cleansing Service Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Cato Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Fidelitas Property Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Cracknell & Pitt-Draffen Estate Agents . . . . . . . . . .23-25 Mark Hedges Garden Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 David Baulch Landscaping and Patios . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Mayfield Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Village Nurseries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Clayton-Turner Trees & Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Games and quizzes Spot the Difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 20 Crossword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Wordsearch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 30 Kids Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Motoring Tri Cars Private Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Ashpark Private Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Macs Private Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Community Emma Dale’s goldilocks are going! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Faces of Billingshurst: St Mary’s Bellringers . . . . . . . . .34 Shadows Tribute Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Royal British Legion, Billingshurst Branch . . . . . . . . . . .38 Billingshurst Forum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Shackleton: Beyond Endurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Billingshurst Community & Conference Centre . . . . . . .43 Wisborough Green Farmers & Village Market . . . . . . . . .46 Out & About Wey & Arun Canal Trust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Food & Drink Cranleigh Golf & Country Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Recipe: Katsu Stuffed Peppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Monsoon Indian Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Blacksmiths Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7 Catering Occasions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Kings Arms Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Little Cakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Sumners Ponds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OBC Last But Not Least What’s On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 45 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

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Food and drink

Katsu Stuffed Peppers Try this warming autumnal recipe Enough for 4 large peppers

METHOD

1. Sauce. Place the ingredients in a sauce pan and bring to a boil, stirring all the time.

2. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

1. Filling. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) Gas mark 4.

2. Combine the filling ingredients in a big bowl.

(You can add finely chopped leftover vegetables of your choice; this is a very versatile recipe.)

3. Keeping the peppers whole, cut a hole around the stalk then remove it and the seeds. The hole should be large enough to make stuffing the peppers easy.

4. Stuff peppers with the filling.

5. Sprinkle with Panko breadcrumbs. (Panko is a Japanese crunchy breadcrumb topping, found in the oriental aisle at the supermarket. Or you can use ordinary lightly-toasted breadcrumbs.)

6. Place in a greased, ovenproof dish and bake for 35-40 minutes. Serve with the sauce.

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INGREDIENTS

SAUCE 60ml tomato ketchup 4 teaspoons rice wine 4 teaspoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons pureed apple or apple sauce 4 teaspoons rice wine vinegar 4 teaspoons mustard 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/8 teaspoon ground clove 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

FILLING 350g cooked brown rice 1/2 onion, finely chopped 1-2 cloves of garlic, crushed.

2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely chopped.

120g butternut squash, chopped into small cubes

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We do not compromise on ingredients or quality Take-away service available 10% discount on collection Good food expertly prepared in top-rated hygienic conditions is our speciality

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Monsoon: a special venue for your special party or celebration

Papadam and chutney Any 2 starters from the menu Any 2 main dishes from the menu Any side dish from the menu Any rice from the menu Any nan bread from the menu

All this for just £22

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

View our menu at www.monsoonrestaurant.net Monsoon, 42 High Street, Billingshurst

01403 786636 / 783113

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• Traditional English pub with friendly and efficient service • Fine selection of cask ales such as Harveys and London Pride • We pride ourselves on being family friendly!

• Beer garden • Large car-park at rear • Easy to find: on A29 near Billingshurst

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• Traditional English home-cooked food using local suppliers and ingredients • Vast menu and ‘Specials’ board • Generous portions. (Smaller portions available for children and those with a smaller appetite) • Our dining areas can accommodate functions and special occasions • View our full menu on our website

9th November: (and every 2nd Weds): Fish ’n’ Chip Day £7.95 30th November: (and every last Weds): Home-made Bacon Roly Poly Day £7.95 Sunday Roast: £6.95 (chicken), £8.95 (Scotch sirloin beef), £9.95 (our popular ‘Combination Roast’: lamb, beef & pork)

Stane Street, Adversane, near Billingshurst, West Sussex RH14 9JH.

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k Early for Christmas Here at The Blacksmiths Arms we have now completed our first successful year and would like to thank all our loyal customers for their support.

With Christmas approaching we have now done both our lead up to Christmas Menu running from the 1st to the 24th Dec at £16.95 and our Christmas Day Menu at £55. The prices are the same as last year.

We can easily accommodate Christmas parties in our large restaurant and can cater to most needs.

We are also running a New Year’s Eve Set Menu, three courses for £25, and will have music playing, a mini dance floor and the big screen TV so why not bring in the New Year in a happy, friendly atmosphere. Due to popular demand bookings only.

We look forward to seeing you at The Blacksmiths Arms. From Doug and all his staff.

Lunch & Evening Christmas Menu Thursday 1st December - Saturday 24th December Traditional Roast Sussex Turkey Served with bacon wrapped chipolatas, bread sauce, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables and potatoes Home cooked Braised English Lamb Shank Cooked in red wine served with fresh vegetables and new potatoes Grilled Angus Sirloin Steak Served with peppercorn sauce (optional), seasonal vegetables, chips or new potatoes. (£3 supplement) Fresh Scottish Salmon Rolled in lemon and dill breadcrumbs, served with seasonal vegetables and new potatoes Vegetarian Nut Roast Served with seasonal vegetables, new and roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and a vegetarian gravy Christmas Pudding Served with brandy sauce, custard or fresh double cream Warm Chocolate Fudge Cake Served with vanilla ice cream or fresh double cream, and chocolate sauce Selection of 3 Cheeses Served with biscuits and onion chutney Mince Pie With Coffee, Latte, Cappuccino or Tea

All for £16.95 10% optional service charge will be added to tables of 6 or more people

Please book early to avoid disappointment

Tel: (01403) 782809

Christmas Day at the Blacksmiths Arms Bucks Fizz Chicken Liver & Thyme Parfait Served with salad and onion chutney Game & Pork Terrine served with toast Homemade Cream of Parsnip Soup Served with a warm baguette and butter ‘Mini Pauplette’ Fresh prawns wrapped in smoked salmon served with salad & Marie Rose sauce Sussex Free Range Turkey Served with fresh local vegetables, new and roast potatoes, honey glazed parsnips, pigs in blankets, stuffing, bread sauce and gravy 12oz Scotch Fillet Steak with a béarnaise sauce Served with fresh local vegetables and new potatoes or chips Grilled Angus Sirloin Steak Served with a pepper sauce (optional), fresh local vegetables and new potatoes or chips Fresh Scottish Salmon Rolled in lemon & dill breadcrumbs served with fresh local vegetables and local vegetables Large English Lamb Shank Served with roast and new potatoes, fresh local vegetables, honey glazed parsnips and gravy Homemade Vegetable Wellington Served with fresh local vegetables, roast and new potatoes and honey glazed parsnips Christmas Pudding Served with a choice of custard, cream or brandy sauce Black Forest Gateaux served with fresh cream Homemade Vanilla Crème Brulee served with homemade shortbread biscuits Mandarin & Cointreau Roulade served with fresh cream Tea, Coffee or Cappuccino served with a mince pie

£55 per person 10% service charge will be added

RH14 9JH. Tel: (01403) 782809 www.blacksmithsarmssussex.co.uk

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Food and drink / Community

THE KiNGS ARMS Christmas stock and gifts now in shop Christmas cake orders now being taken Specialising in sugarcraft products Handmade Belgian chocolates Occasion cakes made to order Children’s cake decorating parties 41 High St, Billingshurst. 01403 784554 www.littlecakery.co.uk

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Traditional Home Cooking Hot/Cold Buffets & Lunches/Dinners

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Contact Helen Rankin Home: 01403 700618 Mobile: 07980 979880 Email: helen.rankin1@btinternet.com

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Emma Dale’s goldilocks are going!

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mma Dale is cutting off her long blonde hair in aid of Macmillan and Cancer Research UK. As well as hoping to raise lots of money, her hair will be going to made into wigs for children with cancer. Its also to support her best friend Julie, currently undergoing treatment who will be our guest of honour on the night.

One of the many good things about this event is how a community can come together in support of someone, even if they don’t know them. Barns Green is a great little village with such a fantastic spirit that is very active in its own right. But this is special; Emma, we know, and even though she has not lived in the village very long, she has made an impression on us all. So much so that when she told people about her best friend Julie having cancer, and wanting to cut her own hair off for her friend, everyone has rallied to help.

So many local businesses have given their support, not only by auction item donations but

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their time as well. We need help to get as many people as we can to attend to raise as much as we can. We don’t know what the future holds for Julie but maybe we can help lots of others look forward to theirs.

The Big Chop, Auction, Raffle and Disco is on 19th November from 7pm at The Queens Head, Barns Green. We have some great prizes up for grabs from tickets to a film premiere event, a helicopter ride, paintballing, horse riding lessons, naked house cleaning, an organic turkey, luxury Christmas wreath and a whole lot more!

We need people to be there on the night. If you are not able to do so then you can give by using the following link http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/EmmaDale So please give us your support and consider this your invitation to join us on the night and help us put this event and Barns Green on the map.

The Team, on behalf of Emma Dale (photo, left) and, most of all, Julie (photo, right)

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Book reviews

A Good Read Village Tweet welcomes book reviewer Kath Bennett Fight the Good Fight – Catherine Fox The subtitle of this memoir ‘From Vicar’s Wife to Killing Machine’ manages to tell you exactly what the book is about and completely mislead you at the same time. The story of Fox’s quest to become a Judo black belt by the age of 45 is funny, entertaining, sad and educational all at the same time.

Fox acknowledges in the introduction that the two main worlds of the book, those of martial arts and the Church of England, can seem strange, if not scary, to an outsider – but you really don’t need to know anything about either of them to enjoy her writing. In order to follow the author’s progress through the grades of Judo, the book is structured in sections: from White Belt to Black Belt, each linked to a different hymn, effectively marrying the two spheres.

The tone at first is funny and confessional – Fox is brutally honest about her motivation (and at times her lack of it), and the small humiliations she suffers along the way. Each grading is dealt with in diary form, and the various technical terms are explained with wit and accuracy.

Equally, when things begin to fall apart, Fox describes her feelings in a frank and touching way, and the importance of faith, whether in terms of religion, family or self-belief, becomes central.

Does she attain her black belt? Well, that would be telling. But from her almost accidental re-introduction to the sport she gave up as a child, and then took a thirty-year break, to her final attempts to reach her goal, Fox will have you gripped (no pun intended).

What Do People Do All Day / Planes and Rockets and Things That Fly – Richard Scarry These books, first published in the 1960s and 1970s, take place in the busy world of Richard Scarry inhabited by sea captain cats, pilot foxes and banana stealing gorillas, and of course, Lowly Worm. They are absolutely perfect for children who want to know how and why things work, and without patronising or over-simplifying, Scarry’s animal characters take us through such processes as flying a plane, a mission to space, digging for coal and putting out fires.

Each page is full of detailed illustrations – not for nothing are they set around Busytown, and what is going on in the background is often just as interesting as the main story. There is a mixture of narrative and explanation – so one story might be just that, to be followed by a summary of the water cycle (I swear this got me through GCSE Science!) The different lengths of each section make them ideal for bedtime too, as it is easy to meet the demands for ‘one more story’ without any trouble.

Young readers will love coming back to these books again and again, and parents who remember them from their own childhood will love rediscovering them.

And the next time you are asked ‘How do you make paper?’ or ‘What happens when they take your tonsils out?’, you will know where to find the answer!

Kath Bennett

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Health and wellbeing

Kids’ Winter Health… …Naturally

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on’t let the bugs win the health battle this winter. We have an innate power to heal ourselves as long as we take care and prepare. We thrive in happy, stress and pollution-free environments, with sufficient healthy foods and drinks, fresh air, sunshine, exercise and sleep. However, our immune systems can take a battering at this time of year and children are particularly vulnerable.

Vegetables and fruit are essential eating, due to the antioxidants, vitamins and minerals they contain, especially vitamin C and the B vitamins that help deal with stress. They are also alkaline-forming, neutralising acids formed by fizzy drinks, additives and high sugar levels associated with junk food.

If your children won’t go for the greens try hiding them by finely chopping and mixing with minced meat. Make smoothies and blend soups. They can even grow their own cress for egg and cress sandwiches. Sprouted seeds contain many more enzymes than just fruit or vegetables. Enzymes are destroyed in cooking so some food should be eaten raw. Try carrot, celery and cucumber sticks.

Children need three meals and two-three snacks a day to sustain energy levels. Tiredness reduces immunity. Choose wholegrain cereals for breakfast such as oats, rather than refined sugary cereals. Soak overnight and then top up with honey and hot milk, preferably full fat and organic. Try goat or buffalo milk if your child is

Erratum. A doctor has brought it to Village Tweet’s attention an error in last month’s article by Sue Blain, The Menopause...Naturally. Sue recommends eating organic food to avoid consuming any extra hormones which have been given to farm animals.

The doctor correctly pointed out that the UK and EU has banned the use of such hormones in all farming of both organically and non-organically reared meat. We have contacted Sue Blain who has advised that she was making reference to fertility hormones which can be administered to animals.

We would like to apologise to our readers if this article was misleading in any way and thank our Doctor reader for bringing this to our attention.

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hyperactive and over-emotional, as this may indicate difficulties digesting casein, the cow protein. Add chopped nuts, seeds, fruit and live yogurt. Protein breakfasts will fill them up and aid the brain. Scrambled eggs or sardines on wholegrain toast are healthy options, with fruit for morning playtime. Muesli bars are useful standbys but check for excess sugar, which lowers immunity.

Buy the homeopathic remedies, Aconite and Gelsemium 30c, helpful at the first signs of a cold.

Give one Aconite pill if your children come home chilled and can’t seem to get warm. Chills lower immunity so stock up on warming spices. In America cayenne was sprinkled in shoes, so lots of cosy orange feet!

You may prefer to add it to stews and soups.

Homemade chicken soup with drumsticks and extra onions is very nourishing. Add fresh garlic, sage and thyme to boost immunity. Lemon, ginger and honey tea will keep them warm and ease sore throats and coughs, as will Propolis lozenges.

The herb Echinacea aids healing and regulates the immune system. Echinoforce by Vogel is suitable for children over five years of age. Give the maximum dose at the first sign of a cold and once a day as a preventative. A vitamin D supplement is also a good preventative. Always follow instructions for children and remember that any aspirin-based cold treatments are unsuitable. Sue Blain, Naturopath

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Health and wellbeing

Itchy Impetigo All you need to know about ‘school sores’

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mpetigo, also known as school sores, is an extremely common skin disease, generally caused by staphylococcus bacteria.

What does it look like? It appears as a small, itchy red spot, often on the face around the mouth or nose. It quickly develops into a blister, containing yellow-gold fluid. The blister becomes crusty and weeps, and smaller itchy patches often develop around the first one as the infection spreads outwards.

Who is likely to get it? Children, or those who work with them, particularly in nursery or school settings, and especially if they have eczema. Also people with diabetes or compromised immune systems.

How is it treated? GPs generally give antibiotic cream, or in severe cases, oral antibiotics.

Remove the scabs and clean the skin and allow to air-dry before applying any cream.

Can my child still go to school? As impetigo is highly contagious keep them of school until the scabs have fallen off and the sores are no longer weeping.

If they are on oral antibiotics they are generally considered non-infectious after two days of treatment.

Is impetigo dangerous? No, generally it’s just a nuisance, but there is a rare side effect called glomerulonephritis. This is a kidney disease.

Seek medical advice if the sufferer experiences severe headaches or brown-coloured urine.

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he second Sunday of November is Remembrance Sunday, also known as Remembrance Day. At 11am men, women and children all across Britain hold a two-minute silence to remember the millions who have died in war.

The silence is observed at war memorials and religious services and shopping centres throughout the country.

The Royal Family, along with politicians and religious leaders, gather at The Cenotaph in Whitehall, London for a service (photo, left). A cenotaph is an ‘empty tomb’ or a monument erected in honour of a person or group of people whose remains are elsewhere.

What is Armistice Day? Armistice Day is on 11th November. A twominute silence is observed at 11am on 11th day of the 11th month – this is when World War 1, supposedly “The War to End All Wars”, ended in 1918. Nowadays, this anniversary remembers all the people who've died in wars since 1918.

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Why hold a two-minute silence? The first twominute silence was held on 11th November 1919, when King George V asked the public to observe a silence at 11am. This was one year after the end of World War 1. He made the request so “the thoughts of everyone may be concentrated on reverent remembrance of the glorious dead.”

Poison gas was used for the first time in World War 1

Why do people wear poppies? During the week before 11th November, many people wear a paper poppy. Poppies are blood-red flowers which are worn to show others that you are remembering those who died for their country.

The reason poppies are used is because they are the flowers which grew on the battlefields after the World War 1 ended.

Paper poppies are used to raise money for all the old soldiers who are still alive. The organisation in charge of looking after these war veterans is called the British Legion.

Each year, volunteers sell poppies in streets all over Britain.

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There are three things to keep in mind throughout the evening: Safety, Safety and Safety. Young people should watch and enjoy fireworks at a safe distance and follow The Firework Code the safety rules for 1. Plan your firework display using sparklers. Only to make it safe and adults should deal enjoyable.

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Spring bulbs should now have been greenhouse for For those hardy planted. However, it’s not too late if you additional heat horticulturalists who, like have them still to do. In particular, tulip conservation, the heater me, enjoy working in the bulbs are best left until this month, as the will only need to kick in garden on a cold crisp less time they are in the ground the less on those extremely cold day, November sees the chance they have of getting a virus called days and nights. beginning of the bare root tulip fire blight.

Tender bulbs and planting season. Before tubers such as dahlias the invention of the plastic Plant garlic cloves if you have a free should now be lifted pot, November to March draining soil. The general advice is ‘only if (once the foliage has was the only time in you live in a mild area’ but after mine been blackened by the which plants such as survived last winter in a raised bed, I think frost) and placed in a roses, hedging and trees it’s probably more to do with heavy wet box of sand in a dry, could be moved, and soils than the temperature. dark, frost-free location. those planted in winter, in Dig over the vegetable plot, leaving clods Borderline hardy my experience do to break down over winter perennials such as exceptionally well.

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any horse owners feed biotin to horses with poor feet but this is only one of a number of important nutrients involved in hoof integrity.

Biotin is a sulphur-containing, water soluble B vitamin which plays a part in carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism as well as in maintaining healthy hooves and skin. While there is no proven minimum dietary requirement of biotin for the horse, it is thought to be 2-3 mg/day. Beneficial bacteria in the horse’s hindgut manufacture B vitamins, including biotin, and these, plus those supplied by a fully balanced diet, are usually sufficient to meet a horse’s needs.

Healthy hooves are the sign The hoof wall is predominantly composed of the protein keratin so it’s clear that, if the diet does not contain sufficient good quality protein, supplying a range of amino acids (including essential ones, like methionine) horn integrity is going to suffer. The energy content of the diet can also be influential and any horse whose diet does not meet his requirements will struggle to maintain condition and well-being with a knock-on effect to the hooves.

A range of other vitamins and minerals are involved in healthy hoof growth, including calcium, zinc, manganese and copper, yet it is unwise to consider supplementing the diet with

individual minerals, since complex relationships exist and an excess of one mineral can ‘tie-up’ another, which may become deficient as a result.

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Clear out the toy cupboards. Encourage your children to sort out toys they no longer play with to give to charity. It will make space for Christmas gifts and hopefully teach the children compassion for others.

Order your meat early. Farmers’ markets and food shops will be packed out by the first week in December.

Puds and cakes. These need to be made early to give them time to mature. Stir up Sunday is traditionally the time when Christmas puddings are made. It’s the last Sunday before advent and this year it’s on 20th November.

Write the Christmas cards early. It’s bit of a chore but get a few written every week in November. Then, come December, you can relax and feel virtuous.

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Faces of Billingshurst – St Mary’s Bellringers

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was recently invited to attend bell ringing practice at St Mary’s Church in Billingshurst.

They ring on Sundays, Remembrance Day, Midnight Mass, Christmas Day, New Years Eve and Easter services and at weddings. Practice is every Wednesday from 7.30-9.15 p.m.

The bell ringers are referred to as ‘a band’. The Tower Captain is responsible for the tower and the bell ringers so that bells can call people to church and allow a period of thought and reflection as the peal is heard. The Steeple Keeper looks after the bells and makes sure everything is working.

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looking for other bells to ring. Either en mass or individually. They are a fun bunch, seem to spend most of their time laughing and made me feel very welcome.

Not only do they practice ringing, they also like a pint or two down at the Six Bells afterwards. A very social group.

It can take up to six months to train someone to a reasonable standard and they would love to hear from anyone who is interested in joining. The members range in age from teenagers to an octogenarian. Go to their website for details: www.stmarysbillingshurst.org/bellringing.htm If you or someone you know wants to take part in this series please go to my website for details: www.facesofbillingshurst.com Rob Warde

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The Fabulous Shadows UK & Europe Number One tribute band from Horsham

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n 2008 Ritchard De Santini from Adversane won The Federation of Master Builders of The Year for his oak-framed buildings, garden and garage structures, one of which is situated near The Limeburners pub in Billingshurst…

“It was one rainy Monday in September 2008 that I had my eyesight tested and was rushed into Redhill hospital for a body and brain scan.

The Following Wednesday I was presented in London with my two awards for my design and construction work with Oakleaf Design and returned home to find the results of my scan …

I had been diagnosed with three white lesions in my brain, glaucoma, arthritis and to top it all off Multiple Sclerosis, so I focused on my work. I got a contract to do a structure and the week before Christmas, just as I was finishing the job, I rolled a two-ton dumper over with me in it. I had a narrow escape, breaking three toes in three places. I did nothing for the next three months.

“On deciding to change my life in my late forties I sat down and wrote a theatre script, only having learned to play guitar in 2004 mostly The Shadows instrumentals. In March 2009 I formed The Fabulous Shadows. We rehearsed hard for the next few months.

“In February 2010 we put on our first show at Eastbourne Winter Gardens followed by The Alexandra Theatre, Bognor Regis.

“Friday 2nd July saw a full house at Worthing Pavilion. The next day we were sent a personal invite to Sir Cliff Richards 70th birthday at The

Dorchester Hotel in London. Dressed in tuxedos we spent the next 16 hours having a five-course dinner with Sir Cliff, Gloria Hunniford and DJ Mike Read amongst others. We have achieved more in three months than most other tribute bands do in a lifetime, having met bass guitarists Brian Licorice Locking, Alan Jones and the late great bass guitarist and legend Jet Harris.

“With our shows we raise awareness and money for The Alzheimer’s Society in Horsham.

Anita Avery, the community fund raiser, comes with us whenever she can. The Alzheimer’s Society is close to my heart and is the most under-funded charity in the UK. One in three people over the age of 60 suffer some form of dementia.

“This year we were invited back to Sir Cliff’s 71st birthday at the newly refurbished (at a cost of £200 million) Savoy hotel.

“We have our last show on 4th November at The Chequer Mead, East Grinstead. Tickets are selling fast.

“As for the future, the UK theatres have booked us for a lot more shows in 2012.

Our new and exciting news for 2013 is that we are going on tour with Winner of Stars in Their Eyes and the world’s number one lookand sound-alike Cliff Richard, Jimmie Jemain (www.jimmiejemain.co.uk).

“All of our tour dates are on our website www.thefabulousshadows.co.uk and band members’ backgrounds are under special features page at www.retrosellers.com.

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The Unbreakable Bond Royal British Legion, Billingshurst

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s we come once more to Remembrance Sunday we are often asked as to what the real role of the Royal British Legion might be in this 21st Century.

Many tasks come to mind but perhaps our ‘finest hour’ was in May of this year when our Prime Minister announced that the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant would become law.

The Covenant is not a new concept. There has long been an understanding that the nation owes a debt of gratitude to our Service men and women.

The news was a major victory for the Royal British Legion, which has been campaigning for the Nation to ‘Honour the Covenant’ since 2007.

It is vitally important as many serving and exserving personnel are struggling to get the deal they deserve particularly regarding family life, healthcare, education and housing.

People, of course seem to be more aware of the Forces community nowadays because of Remembrance Sunday 13th November Parade and Dedication. War Memorial at 11am followed by Drum Head Service in the Community and Conference Centre. All welcome Songs of Praise Service. Trinity United Reformed Church at 6.30 pm. All welcome. Collections in aid of the Poppy Appeal

Photo: Last year’s Dedication at the Billingshurst War Memorial. Hopefully this year will see better weather!

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Iraq and Afghanistan as they in the media all the time. But it should not have to be that way. It should not have to be forced in front of them to make them understand it. Now the Covenant’s principles are to be enshrined in law; we expect to see the Armed Forces community and their needs in the public mind long after the current conflicts have ceased.

Both Nationally and locally the Royal British Legion will continue its campaign to raise awareness in order to maintain the message so that the next generation ‘will remember them’.

Colin M Banks, Branch President/Chairman Billingshurst

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Sussex Coin Company are coming to Billingshurst.

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Buying Day in the Stanley Room at the Billingshurst Community & Conference Centre on

Wednesday 16th November, 9.30-4.00.

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We will be buying the following: Coins, gold, silver and copper coins, old or modern English or foreign, collections or left over holiday coins, pre-1947 English silver coins (15 x face-value paid), banknotes. Medals, war medals, police medals, masonic medals, fire brigade medals. Military items and war souvenirs. Swords, daggers, bayonets, uniforms, badges, helmets. Antique guns. Gold, silver and costume jewellery.

We pay the highest prices for your unwanted gold and silver, We use trading standards approved scales to weigh your gold and silver, We buy old or modern rings, bracelets, chains, ear rings, brooches, necklaces. Wind-up wrist and pocket watches, The following makes are always of value: Omega, Rolex, International Watch Company, Longines, Tudor. Collectorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; items and curios. We are well known for buying the unusual, old photographs, cigarette cards, petrol lighters, vestas, postcards, car badges and mascots, curios. Silver and quality silver plate including tea sets, candlesticks, cutlery, ashtrays, cigarette cases and boxes, cruets. English and foreign silver purchased.

Sussex Coin Company have been established in Worthing since 1968. If you cannot come and see us on the day we make free home visits with no obligation to sell your items. We pay the highest prices for items we purchase. Payment by cash or cheque.

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n October 2008 the Beyond Endurance Saturday 19 November at Lodsworth Village Hall. expedition set out to retrace the route taken In addition to pictures from the Beyond

by Sir Ernest Endurance expedition, Shackleton on his Keith will show original epic escape from images and film from Antarctica in 1916.

Shackleton’s own voyage.

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Hedgecutting 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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ave you ever muttered away to yourself at been stuck behind a tractor down some narrow country lane as it grinds a hedge into submission? I must admit if done well it makes a beautiful job of it. (The hedge that is … not at delaying you … although it does a pretty good job of that as well.)

It even smashes the trimmings into chippings that fall through the hedge to act as a mulch for the coming winter.

But, oh, how much skill has been lost over the decades. It reminded me of a day, long ago, when, as a young lad at college, we were transported one autumn morning to be shown how the job should then be done …

A dozen of so lads bouncing around in a trailer behind a tractor along with the tutor and an assortment of tools, we duly arrived at a long thick hedge that was partnered by a swathe of bracken and course thick dry grass. We dismounted and selected a sickle and a sharpening stone. Then followed a half hour or so of learning how to sharpen the tool by driving the point of the sickle into the top of a post so that it was firm, safe and steady for the stone to hone its edge. The inevitable cuts were plastered over and accompanied with comments about our cack-handed abilities, and the tutor moved us on to the task ahead. He showed us how to cut ourselves a ‘hooky stick’ from a forked branch so that we could hold the grass and bracken at the correct angle to allow the blade to do its job without the loss of someone’s hand or leg and how to trim the hedges branches to a neat straight line.

All went well until break time. We sat on the trailer and ate our sandwiches and drank our water and, in the climbing temperature, we all

started to sweat. This included the tutor. “Right, lads,” he said. “As it’s still very calm I think we could try and show you how to do a controlled burn.” This sounded fun, although the tractor driver gave a rather pronounced groan and muttered something under his breath as he rolled and lit yet another cigarette. (The last one by now just a damp stump where it had absorbed the permanent drip from his nose).

So we all trouped into the nearby copse and cut ourselves some long swishy topped branches. This apparently was “just in case”.

The instructor carefully lit a match and set the long dry grass alight beside the hedge.

We followed the burn, swishing our branches if the fire moved outside its designated path. For half an hour or so all went well. Then a breeze sprang up. Then disaster. The dry bracken and grass roared up.

Well, we did our best, but it was pretty clear in a very short space of time that we had lost control. So, off went the tractor and instructor for help – no mobiles in those days – and we stood back to admire the conflagration. Now, the hedge ran parallel to a very quiet country lane. Usually it would be deserted for hours on end. Not that day. Where all the spectators came from I’ve no idea, but by the time the local fire brigade arrived we had collected quite a crowd.

After the firemen had done their job and the engine had departed we surveyed the resulting mess. Around 50 yards of prime hedge was no more and a very embarrassed instructor ushered us all back to the trailer, where a grinning driver celebrated our return ride by lighting yet another roll-up which he enjoyed with obvious relish as we bounced back home.

Oh, the joys of learning something new.

Wonderful. John Nash Photo: Christopher Walker (flickr)

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“Here today, gone tomorrow” Once upon a time on a small farm near Billingshurst …

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here’s a swallow about,” said Bill one May morning, and sure enough there was.

“One swallow does not a summer make,” replied Sally wisely, but the next day there were two. Two lovely swallows gracefully circling the sky above the barn and goat shed.

Not long after Sally said, “I’m really surprised.

They’ve nested in the goat shed.” And they had.

Their nest had been moulded with mud to a beam high enough to be safe from the ground and concealed enough to be overlooked. Before long there were babies, four of them. Their hungry mouths were always wide open .

Poor Sally had to be careful as the parent birds swooped in and out of the shed. She had to be careful because if she was there they didn’t stay, they just swooped out again and the babies went hungry. She had to fit her farm chores around the swallow babies’ needs. But she didn’t mind. It was lovely having them around catching insects in flight and poking them into little squawking mouths.

It wasn’t all that long before the fledglings started to fly. Carefully a little bit at a time, they practised and practised. That didn’t stop them though from still continually demanding great quantities of food from their parents They would line up on the pitch of the roof and the parents would swing down, poke food into a mouth and

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fly on without stopping or pausing at all.

After no time at all there were six lovely swallows soaring in the sky.

Later on in the summer, Sally said, “I think they are nesting again.” Sure enough, along from the first nest on the beam another one had appeared. She was worried. “I hope they have time to fly well before they have to go.”

“Go?” asked Anne, “Where do they go?”

“They migrate to South Africa,” Sally replied.

“They go in late September.”

“Hmm, yes,” said Anne. “I see what you mean; they don’t have too much time to prepare do they?”

Strangely enough, the second set of babies seemed to grow and start to fly as if they were in a fast-forward film. Around the middle of September they had joined their parents and brothers and sisters in the late summer sky. Now there was a family flock dashing about.

Then one day they weren’t there any more.

Without so much as a “Goodbye” or a “Thank you for having us” they had gone.

The family missed them, and prayed they would be safe in their long journey across the Sahara desert. But they too had to get busy as the nights were drawing in. Later as the temperature dropped they thought about the swallows again and hoped that they would return in the spring – return to their home in that small farm near Billingshurst. Yvonne Fleece

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Centre …previously known as Billingshurst Village Hall

This autumn, we’re delighted to offer a variety of entertainment: Macmillan films 18 November: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy 2 Dec & 20 Jan …not yet known! …but 17 February: Iron Lady. All films start at 7.30pm; Tickets: £5.50 from Mallards in advance, at the Centre on the night or online www.TouringCinema.com.

Saturday, 29 October Voodoo Rising Voodoo Rising are a covers band with a wide and eclectic set-list that includes material by AC/DC, Snow Patrol, Blondie, T Rex, Kaiser Chiefs, Chuck Berry, Rolling Stones…it would be quicker to list the bands they don’t cover! The low ticket price will benefit Help For Heroes.

Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm. Tickets - £10, or £5 for students and exservicemen – now on sale at the Centre and online (see below).

Friday, 11 November Licence to Offend Stephen Foster brings his unique brand of humour to Billingshurst for what is perhaps our first night of stand-up comedy. As the title implies, this is for an adult audience of broad-minded persuasion! Doors open at 6.45pm, and the comedy starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are £10 and are on sale at the Centre, and online (see below).

Saturday, 26 November Inspector Drake and the Black Widow The Sundial Theatre Company brings this David Tristram comedy to Billingshurst as they tour the south of England. The play is a clever spoof of a 1920s country house murder mystery. This farce works because it has, at its core, a bona-fide mystery plot with a final twist. There’s a high body count – though the majority are killed accidentally by the police investigation of the original murder! I’ve seen the Sundial Theatre in action; they’re barking, brilliant and brimming with enthusiasm! Tickets £10 and £7 concessions, which will be on sale from late October.

We operate a licenced bar & online ticket sales are [very simple!] via www.wegottickets.com

We have excellent facilities for corporate training, meetings and conferences; WSCC, the NHS and many others have found us to be an excellent venue. Call us for details or go to our website (see below).

Our many sport, educational & social activities include the following: Rosemary Conley Rosemary Conley Diet & Fitness Class – Work Out & Weigh In Zumba: Tuesday 7.15 – 8.30pm & Wednesday 11am – 12 Noon Aerobics: Wednesday 6 – 7.30pm Pilates: Friday 9.30 - 10.45am For more details call Helen on (01403) 265574 or go to www.rosemaryconley.com Stagecraft An exciting theatre arts school, with classes in singing, acting and musical theatre for children aged 6 to 16. Training delivered by experienced West End performers.

Every term-time Saturday from 10am to 1pm. For more details call Megan on 07702 822732.

IT Training From free computer training for the complete beginner to inexpensive courses for those who want to achieve a qualification, come along on Monday mornings, 9am to12noon. For further details contact Kevin or Jane Greenfield on (01403) 265666.

We also host: Karate, WeightWatchers, Table Tennis, Badminton, Floristry, Short Mat Bowls, Spanish, Yoga, Zumba Dance, Geology, Ballroom Dancing, Tai Chi, Tae Kwon Do, TAG Youth Club, Rainbow Toddlers, Lacemaking, Psychology, Craft classes, Sketching, Watercolour Painting, French, Spiritual Healing, Local History, Pilates, Basket-Making, Reiki, Children’s Dance classes, Blood Donor sessions and fitness classes for mature folk….

Details of all our weekly activities, and our excellent meeting and party facilities, are on our new website: www.billingshurstcentre.com – or ‘phone us on 01403 787690

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What’s On – November and beyond…

Every Mon Fitness for Life. United Reformed Church Hall, High Street, Billingshurst. 9.3010.30am. Info: Sashi (01403) 822504 or 07761 158436 Every Tues Short mat bowls. Billingshurst Community & Conference Centre (formerly Village Hall).

2-4pm. £2.50. Come and try a game. It’s great fun with friendly people in a small club.

Further details Gerry (01403) 265873 or John (01403) 783477 Every Thurs HDC Health Walk. Billingshurst. Meet Library car-park, Billingshurst, 1.5 miles, flat, easy. Free, just turn-up at 11am. Jean (01403) 786201 Every Sat Indoor table top sale and market. Ansell’s Yard, Kirdford Road, Wisborough Green, RH14 0DD. 10.00-2.00. No entrance fee. Tables available £8 (must be pre-booked).

Telephone (01403) 700633 or 07798 941940 2-28 Nov 3 Nov 3-5 Nov

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Exhibition of ‘Contemporary Art’. Billingshurst Community and Conference Centre 9.00am-9.00pm. Featuring work by a group of talented local artists, all students at the Emily Ball Seawhite Studios, Partridge Green. Paddy Bailie (01403) 783683 Billibiz. A chance for local businesses to exhibit and network. Billingshurst Community & Conference Centre. 12.00-7.30pm. Details: www.billibiz.co.uk Sweet Charity. Fishers Farm Theatre. Billingshurst Dramatic Society’s first musical for 20 years. Free minibus available to non-drivers from Billingshurst to Fishers Farm.

Details: www.billingshurstdramaticsociety.webs.com. Tickets £8 from Mallards, High Street, Billingshurst (personal callers only) or Fishers Farm Park (01403 700063) Copsale Acoustic Club. Copsale Village Hall, Copsale Road, Horsham RH13 6QT. 8pm Free admission, donations to club fund appreciated. Free Tea & coffee or BYO Contact: gary.holder@tiscali.co.uk www.bassistgaryholder.com Slinfold Craft & Gift Fair. Slinfold Village Hall. 10.00-4.00. Lots of gift ideas for Christmas plus refreshments all day. This year we are supporting St Catherines Hospice. Do come along and bring a friend. Val and John Leslie (01403) 790310 Indoor Antiques Market & Collectors Sale. Ansell’s Yard, Kirdford Road, Wisborough Green, RH14 0DD. 10.00-3.00pm. No entrance fee. Tables available £12 (must be pre-booked). Telephone (01403) 700633 or 07798 941940 ‘Chess’ the Musical. Capitol Theatre, Horsham. Performed by HAODS (Horsham Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society). This fabulous show, with music by Benny & Bjorn from ABBA and lyrics by Tim Rice, is an 80’s classic not to be missed. Please book your tickets now on (01403) 750220, or online at www.the capitolhorsham.com Illustrated talk: ‘The Restoration of Ockley Windmill’. Billingshurst Community & Conference Centre. 7.30pm. By Peter James, a member of the Sussex Mills Group.

Billingshurst had a similar mill Wisborough Green Farmers’ and Village Market. Village Hall, 9am-12.30pm. Up to 30 stalls selling a variety of locally produced foods and crafts. Contact: Mary Lindfield (01403) 700624 HDC Health Walk. Billingshurst. Meet at Sports Pavilion car-park, 4 to 6 miles, some slopes & stiles, free just turn-up at 10.00am. No dogs. Carol (01403) 785016 HDC Health Walk. Barns Green. Meet by the Village Club, 2 miles, mostly flat, can be some muddy patches, free, just turn-up at 11.00am. Peter (01403) 741305 HDC Health Walk. Barns Green. Meet by the Village Club, 4 miles, mostly flat, some stiles, can be some muddy patches, free, just turn-upat 11.00am. Peter (01403) 741305 Licence to Offend. Stephen Foster. Billingshurst Community Centre. 6.45pm. Tickets £10 on sale at the Centre. Full details see page 43 Concert for Remembrance. St. Mary’s, The Causeway, Horsham. 7.30pm.

Programme: Haydn, Little Organ Mass; Howard Goodall, Eternal Light. Tickets £10, Conc. £7, Friends £6. Refreshments available in aid of CHASE, the children’s hospice.

Liz Lancaster (01403) 753279 Winter Gift Fayre. Alfold Village Hall. 10.00am-4.00pm. Crafts gifts and cakes for sale, also a raffle with prizes donated by the vendors. All proceeds to Cherry Trees Respite Home. For any further information please call Emily Cross (01403) 752073

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15 Nov

Tudor Tales. Talk by Cathy Flower-Bond and Joanne Briffett. St Mary’s Guild. Meetings are held in St Mary’s Room, East Street, Billingshurst. Visitors very welcome. Info: Beryl Peacock (01403) 782835

16 Nov

Messy Church! Billingshurst Village Hall. 3.30-6pm. Billingshurst churches welcome families to have fun with games, crafts, singing and stories. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Sit-down meal, donation. www.messychurch.org.uk

17 Nov

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

18 Nov

Coolham Acoustic Club. Coolham Village Hall, Billingshurst Road, Coolham RH13 8QN. 8pm Free admission, donations to club fund appreciated. Free Tea & coffee or BYO Contact: gary.holder@tiscali.co.uk www.bassistgaryholder.com

18 Nov

Film night. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (Certificate 15). Billingshurst Conference & Community Centre. 7.30pm. Tickets available from Mallards or on the door on the night

19 Nov

Christmas Bazaar. North Hall, Loxwood. 2.00-5.00pm. Craft, Food & Homemade Cake stalls, Christmas gifts, lucky dip, games, Santa in his grotto, Tea & cakes, mulled wine, carols. Entrance £1 (on the door) including raffle. Children under 16 free

19 Nov

Illustrated talk: Shackleton, Beyond Endurance. Lodsworth Village Hall. 6.30pm. See page 40 for full details. Tickets cost £25 (to include a light meal) from the Mary How Trust Ticketline: (01798) 87 641 or download booking form from www.maryhowtrust.org

19 Nov

South African wine tasting evening. St Gabriel’s Hall, East Street, Billingshurst.

7.00pm. In aid of Chestnut Tree Children’s Hospice. Tickets £15 to include wine tasting, chilli con carne, salad and dessert from Paula Bailie (01403) 783683

20 Nov

Santa Run. Chartham Park Golf & Country Club, East Grinstead. 9.30am. In aid of St Catherine’s Hospice. Complete the 3k course at any speed that you choose – hop, skip, run, jog or walk – it’s up to you! Every participant will receive their very own Santa outfit (under 6s will receive a Santa hat) and as an early Christmas present you’ll be rewarded with a well-deserved medal and refreshments when you finish. To enter visit www.stch.org.uk/christmas or call (01293) 447364

21 Nov

Film night. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (Certificate 15). Pulbrough Village Hall, 7.30pm.

Tickets available from Four Seasons or on the door on the night

24 Nov

Film night. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (Certificate 15). Barns Green Village Hall. Doors open 7.30pm, film at 8pm. Tickets from (01403) 734408, or www.barnsgreen.com

25 Nov

HDC Health Walk. The Blue Ship, The Haven, north of Billingshurst (TQ 084305). Meet in lay-by opposite pub at 10.00am, free, just turn-up, 5 miles. Margaret (01403) 262311

25 Nov

HDC Health Walk. Barns Green. Meet by the Village Club, 2 miles, mostly flat, can be some muddy patches, free, just turn-up at 11.00am. Peter (01403) 741305

26 Nov

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

26 Nov

Inspector Drake and the Black Widow. Billingshurst Community & Conference Centre.

Sundial Theatre Company. Tickets £10 and £7 concessions. Full details see page 43

26 Nov

St Mary’s Church Christmas Fayre. Billingshurst Community & Conference Centre.

10am-12.30pm. Traditional stalls, refreshments and festive fun for all the family. Free admission and complimentary Christmas hamper draw ticket. Gill (01403) 785900

1 Dec

HDC Health Walk. Kings Head, Rudgwick. Meet in car-park opposite pub (TQ 091343) at 10.00am. 6 miles to Baynards, some slopes & stiles, free, just turn-up. No dogs.

Geoff (01403) 258180 or Bill (01403) 256248

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