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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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October 2012

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am writing this in something of an Indian Summer. In fact the weather took a turn for the better – perhaps somewhat inevitably following my doom and gloom Editorial last month! But while we are not yet in the grips of another winter, the November issue of Village Tweet will be the time when, if you run a local shop, restaurant or pub, you should consider your Christmas advertising campaign. Contact Village Tweet now – don’t get left out in the cold! Have a great Halloween! Grahame Cover photo: Beautiful variation on the classic Halloween witch theme. By Elizabeth Gomm If you have a suitable photo for the cover of Village Tweet please email it to us Food & drink Clayfield Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Half Moon Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recipe: Parkin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Queens Head Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wisborough Green Farmers’ & Village Market Monsoon Indian Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sumners Ponds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Health & wellbeing Lesley Hawker Sports Massage Therapy . . . . . . . .11 Solar Flare, Yoga Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Tai Chi & Meditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 AM Beauty Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Gozone Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Help & Company Day Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Arun Valley Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Billingshurst Osteopaths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 About the house Fowlers, Estate Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Cracknell Pitt-Draffen, Estate Agent . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5 Delta Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Mjufa Cleaning Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Figura Kitchens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, OBC Vertus Building Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 West Sussex Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Holly Boilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Miss Mop Cleaning Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Paul Beadell Aerial & Satellite Specialist . . . . . . . .18 Appaloosa Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Cleansing Service Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Oven Revival Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 RW Scott Carpenter & Joiner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Catherine’s Pet Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Hallam Trim, Window Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Apex Aerials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Batchelor & Bacon Kitchens, Bathrooms . . . . . . . .21 Euroll UK, roller garage doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Austens Home Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 GJ Coles Builder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Goring Road Carpets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Hamilton Cole, TV & Satellite Equipment . . . . . . . .23 Pest Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Odd Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Pearson Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Pest B Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 ATG Property Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Creative Curtains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Oakleaf Design, Builders & Property Maintenance .25 ADC Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Denby China Find . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 DVS Building Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Re-Nu Kitchens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Timothy Allan, Decorating, Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Little Tweeters! Pumpkin Power! Carving your Hallowe’en lantern .16 Kids Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Meet Her Royal Hen-ness, aka Figgy Pudding! . . . . . .34

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Community/Farming/Smallholding Billingshurst Fireworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Vivace Chorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Horsham Natural History Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Billingshurst Dramatic Society: The 39 Steps . . . . .24 Truly Madly Cakely Pulborough Christmas event . .34 Rob Warde’s Faces of Billingshurst: Support your local shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Macmillan Charity meal at So India . . . . . . . . . . . .33 John Nash’s Farming Column: The apple . . . . . . . .38 Girl Guides: Adult Helper wanted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Michaela Giles’ Diary of a Smallholder . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Billibiz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Wey & Arun Canal: Success for boat trips . . . . . . .42 Billingshurst Community & Conference Centre . . . . . .43 Equine SPR Centre’s page: Feeding your horse . . . . . . . .40 Games and quizzes Crossword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 42 Spot the Difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35, 46 Last But Not Least What’s On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 45 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

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Keith Hutchinson

Director, Billingshurst

Keith brings 27 years· experience and a record of award-winning client care and attention. He is a Fellow of the National Association of Estate Agents and is a Qualified Energy Assessor so can advise our clients on energy conservation. He also wears perfectly ironed shirts.

.HLWK·V SDUWQHU LQ WKe office is Lori, his wife. She too is the consummate property professional having managed offices in nearby towns and villages working with clients in Southwater, Ashington, Horsham, Arundel and Billingshurst.

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Food and drink

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Parkin

This is a super tasty Halloween or Bonfire Night treat METHOD 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas mark 4. Grease and line a 30cm x 25cm x 5cm tin with non-stick baking paper. I have a 30cm round tin which, though not traditional, works just as well. 2. Sift the flour, ground ginger, bicarbonate of soda and salt into a bowl. Stir in the oatmeal and make a well in the centre. 3. Put the treacle, golden syrup, butter and sugar into a saucepan and heat gently until the butter has melted. 4. Remove from the heat and stir in the milk and the beaten egg. Add to the dry ingredients and beat thoroughly. 5. Pour into your chosen tin and bake in the centre of the oven for 25-30minutes until firm, and a skewer inserted into the Parkin comes out clean. 6. Leave to cool in the tin. When cold wrap in greaseproof paper and store in a airtight tin. This really does improve in flavour after a few days maturing so make it in advance and hide it! 7. Cut into squares or slices for serving.

Prep time: 20 minutes. Cooking time: 25-30 minutes. Serves 12

INGREDIENTS 225g plain flour 2 level tsp ground ginger 1 level tsp bicarbonate of soda ½ level tsp salt 225g medium oatmeal 115g black treacle 115g golden syrup 115g soft light-brown sugar 115g butter 150ml milk 1 egg – beaten

THE HALF MOON Kirdford, West Sussex, RH14 0LT

Open every day over Christmas & New Year!

Producing free range pork & grass reared lamb direct to your door

Christmas is coming! We are now taking orders for gammons, bacon & chipolatas made from our own free range rare breed pigs You can contact us via email clayfieldfarm@btinternet.com, by phone or pop in during our opening hours below. (Check these weekly by going to our website www.clayfieldfarm.co.uk) Open most Wednesday evenings 5-7pm and Saturdays 11:30am-5pm (Please note: as from the New Year we will no longer be open Wednesday evenings)

Tel: 07920097185 www.clayfieldfarm.co.uk Based in Barns Green

Call or email now for bookings, and for our special festive menus.

Other notable dates for your diary: ǯ Saturday 27th October ǲ ǳ Beaujolais Nouveau 15th-18th November Special Food & Wine Pairing Menu Friday 25th January Burns Night Supper & Music

Tel: 01403 820223 Web: www.halfmoonkirdford.co.uk Email: info@halfmoonkirdford.co.uk

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Community / Food and drink Wisborough Green

WAR REOUIEM Benjamin Britten Brandenburg Sinfonia Brandenburg Chamber Orchestra Tiffin Boys’ Choir Members of Freiburg Bachchor Vivace Chorus Conductor: Jeremy Backhouse

Saturday

17th Nov 2012

7.30 pm Guildford Cathedral 6.30pm Pre-concert talk

Tickets £12, £16 and £24 Tourist Information 01483 444334 Michael Taylor 07958 519 741 or purchase on our website vivacechorus.org

Farmers & F Vill ket Village Market

2nd THURSDAY MONTHLY 9:00-12:30 VILLAGE HALL Enquiries: 01403 700624

Registered Charity No. 1026337

The Queens Head, Barns Green Traditional 17th Century Village Pub Finest quality beers, ciders and wines Cask Marque Pub of Excellence Accredited in CAMRA Good Beer Guide

Finest quality, original home cooked food using our home grown and local produce (Some say it’s the Centre of the Universe)

FORTHCOMING EVENTS: Wednesday 3rd October Live Music Club Tuesday 9th October General Knowledge Quiz Saturday 27th October Hallowe’en Party Tuesday 30th October Music Quiz

Chapel Road, Barns Green, West Sussex RH13 0PS. Tel: 01403 730436

www.thequeensheadbarnsgreen.co.uk

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

We do not compromise on quality “Our priority is high quality Indian food.” We achieve this by using only the very best ingredients. This passion for quality is the reason our customers return again and again

Take-away service available

Special Offer

Eat-in offer

Eat in or takeaway - Sunday to Thursday

(A 30% reduction on our menu prices) (Chicken, meat or prawn) Papadam and chutney Any 2 starters from the menu Any 2 main dishes from the menu Any side dish from the menu Any rice from the menu Any nan bread from the menu

All this for just £22

Perhaps not the cheapest but we use only the finest ingredients

Wednesdays only

Order a meal and get 25% off the menu prices! l

Applies to any size of party

Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer

Applies to food only, not drinks

Present this voucher to qualify

Valid until 31st October 2012

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

Create your own set meal for 2 for £22

10% discount on collection

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Book reviews

A Good Read October’s scary selection from book reviewer Kath Bennett The Shining – Stephen King Even if you have seen and loved Stanley Kubrick’s film, maybe even especially if you’ve seen and loved it, you should read the book. The book is not the film. The book is a deeper (and scarier) experience altogether. Stephen King is a master story teller, and in The Shining he created a classic novel of possession and isolation. The Torrances are a damaged family. Jack is an ex-teacher and sometime writer with a drink problem, who takes the only job he can find – the winter caretaker at a hotel called The Overlook. He takes along his wife, and young son Danny. They are welcomed by the chef, Dick Hallorann, who has psychic abilities which he calls ‘the shine’, and Dick quickly realises that Danny shines too. He has to leave but forms a powerful connection with Danny, promising that wherever he is if Danny calls to him he will hear and come – a promise he later honours. Ostensibly Danny is the main character and the book is about his father’s descent into madness, but it is the hotel which dominates the story. King paints an incredibly detailed picture with undertones of American Indian burial grounds, multiple homicides, hauntings and sightings. Jack appears to become possessed by forces at work there. The tension and claustrophobia build a threatening atmosphere. Prepare to be transported into the long, dark corridors at The Overlook Hotel and know that something dreadful awaits you there. There’s a plot twist or another dimension on every page, as you explore King’s carefully crafted nightmare landscape, populated with the spectres of dead children and their maniac father.

As the plot develops, we question whether Jack is really possessed or simply an alcoholic losing his mind, and whether Danny is psychic or whether what he sees is because he’s been so damaged by his dysfunctional family. King’s skill is to weave together the demons, both real and imagined, without drawing any distinct boundaries between the two. As the story builds to its terrifying conclusion you will be on the edge of your seat. The Shining is a book that doesn’t only deserve a place on the bookshelves of horror fans, but of anyone who enjoys a well-crafted, fast-paced story with plenty of depth. Read it and you won’t be disappointed. By The Light of the Halloween Moon – Caroline Stutson and Kevin Hawkes Caroline Stutson’s infectious graphic story, full of rhythmic repetition and alliteration, simply bounces along. It all begins on the night of a full Halloween moon, when we see a wiggling toe being stalked by a black cat. The cat never reaches the toe, because it is stopped by a witch, and so the scene is set for a succession of scary creatures, including a bungling, bouncy, breezy bat and a grumpy grungy hobgoblin sprite, who are all thwarted in their various attempts to reach the toe. The repetition of key lines makes it a terrific book for reading aloud and encourages younger children to join in, while Kevin Hawkes’ scary-comic illustrations make By the Light of the Halloween Moon an appealing book for children and adults alike. The ending, where we finally meet the owner of the wiggling toe, is delightful and sure to leave everyone smiling.

Excellent first novel by Ifold author Gillian Marett In the Club: Four mothers. Two decades. One guilty secret... Alison, Ruth, Susan and Harriet meet at ante natal group. Alison and Harriet plan large families; Ruth wants one designer baby to inherit her business and Susan, whose parents were separated, is determined to give her child a stable home. But nothing goes as planned: Alison can’t seem to have a second child and Harriet is exhausted by her large brood. Ruth falls pregnant again and

Susan struggles to cope. Unanswered questions abound: Who is the father of Ruth's second child? What will Alison do with her life if she can’t have another baby? How will Harriet cope when a tragedy occurs? And who is the strange man Susan sees at the back of a church? In the Club explores the closeness of female friendships and the traumas that threaten to destroy them. 196 pages. Available on Amazon for £3.33 as a Kindle download, readable on Apple iPhone and iPad using free Kindle app.

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Sports massage therapy – not just for Team GB but for you-hoo!

he role of a sports massage therapist in treating common sports related or overuse injuries such as bad backs, tennis or golfer’s elbow, runner’s knee, etc is well known. What is often less understood is that a sports massage is not just a treatment for sporty people but an essential part of everybody’s everyday health and fitness, as important as a well balanced diet and regular activity. In normal, everyday life we are all guilty of poor posture and we all ‘overdo it’ on a regular basis e.g. too much gardening, golfing, slumping in front of a laptop or TV, leading to micro trauma or tears in the muscles, tendons and ligaments of which we are unaware but which continue to build up gradually leading to feelings of tightness and, if unchecked, can lead to more serious spasms or strains. This is when a ‘hands on’ massage becomes important. By applying various scientific manipulation techniques including pressure, friction, percussion and stretching movements, an experienced therapist can effectively break down developing scar tissue (knots) and stretch out

specific areas of damaged and tangled fibres. In addition to the numerous mechanical effects, massage greatly improves the flow of blood to every cell in the body, removing waste materials, releasing stagnant tissue fluid and supplying all cells with fresh oxygen and nutrient rich blood for optimum function. There is a profound psychological response too; massage reduces blood pressure and stress and increases feelings of wellbeing, energy and vitality. So don’t think of massage as an indulgence or only for Olympians, but an essential element for your good health and injury prevention. As a fully qualified sports massage therapist and personal trainer with ten years practical experience you will be in safe hands; so book your well overdue massage with me – only young, old, active, lazy, fat, thin people need apply (oh, and any members of team GB out there!) Lesley Hawker BSc (Hons), Dip PT (Diploma in Personal Training) IIST Mobile: 07957 003902 (Home): 01403 753904 (Loxwood) Email: lesley@lesleyhawker.co.uk

Sports Massage Therapy (Not just for sporty types!) “Most people work hard and spend their health trying to achieve wealth. Then they retire and spend their wealth trying to regain their health.” Don’t get caught in the trap – massage is an easy, enjoyable way to make a huge difference to your health and wellbeing right now. If you want to improve your mobility, flexibility, circulation, reduce stress and reduce risk of future injuries then book a massage with me. As a member of the International Institute of Sports Therapists (IIST) you know you will be in safe hands

At Hammonds Barn East St, Billingshurst Tuesdays 5.30-7pm

Lesley Hawker BSc (Hons), Dip PT (Diploma in Personal Training) IIST

Mobile: 07957 003902 (Home): 01403 753904 (Loxwood) Email: lesley@lesleyhawker.co.uk

Beginners welcome Contact Terry on 01403 782197

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Community / Health and wellbeing

Need to fundraise for your school, charity, or a local organization? It’s easy, let us do the work… We specialize in fun fundraising fashion shows offering high street clothes at up to 50% off original store prices. All the proceeds from ticket sales will go to your cause and you could also earn commission on clothes sales. Call: 07816 914318 info@retailtherapyshows.co.uk www.retailtherapyshows.co.uk Our next show is at AM Beauty Clinic, Station Road, RetailTherapyShows RetailTherapySh Billingshurst on October 6th at 2pm

A Beautiful Six Room Vintage Salon

New Additional Treatments:Semi-permanent make-up Gel Manicure – Lasts up to 3 weeks! New Lycon wax – No more Ouch ladies! Botox & Filler Treatments (Dr. Anna Puri) Luxury treatments and surroundings at affordable prices

We are currently recruiting

Care Assistants We offer: Excellent rates of pay Full training up to diploma level 2 Flexible working hours

A.M. Beauty Clinic

Tel: 01403 782290

For more information please call 01403 783582

Web: www.ambeautyclinic.com

Gozone Care, 53-55 High Street, Billingshurst

Established 18 years

38 Station Road • Billingshurst • RH14 9SE

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Help and Company’s Billingshurst Day Care Centre – Now Open on Tuesday and Thursday

Help and Company at Home Ltd • 01403 788080 / 07799 067512 www.helpandcompany.com

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Health and wellbeing

Help with your health is close at hand

ith nights drawing in and weather starting to bite, now is a good time for some extra attention to our health. Soon we will see more coughs, sneezes and self-indulgence, as germs go into hyperdrive and we fight off seasonal malaise. At Billingshurst’s bright, new, Arun Valley Pharmacy, Diane – Pharmacist Manager – is ready. “The proverb is right: prevention is better than cure,” she says, “So, we are putting our focus on holding illness at bay, helping the immune system and keeping people warm.” Of course, washing hands and drying noses is uppermost, so soaps and tissues abound. But, Diane also proclaims, “Fear not your supplements! Vitamin C, echinacea and a daily multivitamin have good reputations.” Then, “for a boost,” she adds, “consider rehydrating drinks and superfoods, like herbal teas, porridge, honey and nuts.” Arun Valley has all these, as well as foods catering to intolerances; it has also truly entered the modern age with microwaveable wheat bags and amazing sodium acetate hand warmers. Diane has even gone one step further: she offers the latest flu jab, on a private basis – it costs just £12, but do ask for

details, as there are restrictions. Inevitably, some troubles will take hold. For many of us, it will be lips and skin that dry out from outdoor cold or indoor heating; so, balms and moisturisers are highly recommended. For a few, there will be chillblains, cold sores and indigestion from too much chocolate! Diane reminds us, “For self-treatments, we provide an extensive range, but remember, as a pharmacy, we can also offer advice and check symptoms.” Exercise should be continued through these weeks, although rest is advised for fever. “Take a moment to update medicine chests,” urges Diane, “A thermometer, pain relief, antacid and decongestant are particularly useful to have on hand this time of year.” These are conveniently available at Arun Valley Pharmacy, along with efficient service and a warm welcome. Diane Stobbs is a pharmacist of more than 10 years – she co-owns and manages the new retail chemist by Billingshurst Station – Arun Valley Pharmacy is your local, independent, community pharmacy.

Coffee break / Health and wellbeing Village Tweet Quick Crossword

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Billingshurst Osteopaths pinpoint the cause of your condition and offer detailed treatment plans for a range of skeletal and muscular conditions including:

Back, neck and/or shoulder pain Joint and muscle pain Headache or migraine Sports injuries Pain related to motor accidents Pregnancy related pain Arthritic concerns Postural problems Babies with persistent crying, irritability and poor sleeping

Tel: 01403 786081 info@billingshurstosteopaths.com www.billingshurstosteopaths.com

A caring approach to your health

Registered Private Healthcare provider for BUPA, PPP and many more

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Little Tweeters! / About the house

Pumpkin Power! How to carve a perfect Halloween lantern

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ur American cousins know how to celebrate Halloween in style. One of the trademark symbols you’ll see outside almost every house at this time of year is a huge carved pumpkin, or Jack-olantern as they’re known across the pond. There’s a knack to carving a great pumpkin lantern. If you want yours to be the envy of all your neighbours this October, follow our step-by-step guide. First choose the right pumpkin. Firm and smooth is best for beginners. Advanced or creative types might like a more gnarled and warty specimen. Make sure there are no soft spots and that the stalk is nice and firm. Most importantly, make sure it sits up without rolling over, or your lantern will be a failure! If you have to buy your pumpkin in advance, store it in a cool dry place, like the garage, to help keep it fresh. The best carved pumpkins require good tools. You can buy children’s pumpkin carving sets which work reasonably well for simple designs. However, if you’re after something showy you’ll need a sharp kitchen knife with a long blade, a smaller paring knife and possibly a craft knife. A bradawl is useful too. These tools are adult-only for obvious reasons. An ice cream scoop or large spoon is great for scooping out the flesh. Don’t forget to lay down

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e are all surrounded by wildlife and many people have been interested in the natural world around them since childhood. This could be the butterfly, bird or plant we see in our garden, when out for a walk or the subject of a television programme. Often the interest stops there, but some may look at a book or search on the internet to learn more about what they have seen. In addition it is possible to go to some of the events organised by Horsham Natural History Society (HNHS). These include short walks, all day events and winter meetings. The new 2012/13 winter programme is packed with a wide variety of exciting presentations that include such diverse topics as bird migration, glow worms, lichen, sealife, ponds, ancient woodlands and otters as well as a number of presentations given by expert members. Some presentations have an international flavour, others are about what is seen in our area. Winter meetings are held weekly on Monday evenings in

the Wesley Hall, London Road, Horsham and started on September 24th. (Details of future events can be found on the website www.hnhs.org.uk) Beginner through to specialist – wildflowers, birds, insects and more – whatever your interest and knowledge level HNHS has something for you. We a general interest group, but there is room for anyone with a specialist interest. HNHS is a local charity – members live mostly within Horsham District so if you or someone you know might be interested in joining in the activities then come along to a meeting and see what is on offer, or perhaps the gift of membership may make a useful present or thank you in appreciation of a favour someone has done you. Contact Secretary Josie Allen (01403) 257483, josephinecallen@btinternet.com or Publicity Officer Roger Patterson (01403) 790637, 07976 306492, roger-patterson@btconnect.com Photo: Why not have a look online and see if you can identify this fungi?

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Avoid Sticky Situations – Jam making is easy with Austen’s Home Hardware

’ve been blessed with an abundance of succulent fruit in the garden this year, and my local hedgerows are also brimming with ripened berries, so it’s time to make use of nature’s larder and make some home-made tasty jam. As with most forms of the culinary arts, there are a few items of equipment that will make light of the task in hand and secure your chances of success. Pop in to see us at Austen’s Home Hardware where you’ll find our in-store display of pans, jars, utensils and accessories that are invaluable not only for making jam but marmalades and chutneys too. A good-quality preserving pan will always be better than any saucepan. Manufactured from stainless steel with a wide flat bottom for even heat distribution (a key element in successful jam making) it will incorporate a carry and tipping handle and pouring lip to minimise the risk of hot spillages and wastage. Most preserving pans are suitable for use on solid plate (Aga-type) ranges as well as gas, halogen, ceramic and induction hobs, but do check with us

when you buy to makes certain that the pan is right for your appliance. Never ever use aluminium pans for jam making. Acids in the fruit react with the metal and give your jam a tinny taste. Temperature is everything. You need to cook jam quickly and evenly – hence the preserving pan – but you also need to know when it reaches its optimum setting point. So do invest in a jam thermometer to cut out the guesswork. Airtight jars are vital for storing your jam and can easily be decorated with our range of labels and jam pot covers to create that home-made feel which is perfect when giving as a gift. Jam is essentially three ingredients: fruit, sugar and water. The rest is down to alchemy and the proliferation of recipes you can find in all good cookbooks and on the internet. With the right equipment you can make great use of nature’s bounty. So come and see us at 48-52 High Street, Billingshurst for a comprehensive range of jam making products and lots of good free advice. David Lobley

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he nights may be getting longer, but produce in the garden is still in abundance. Due to the later start of the season most plants, especially vegetables, got off to a really slow start, but when it did finally warm up in late July it meant the crops came in bumper sized! The month of October is a colourful one in the garden and the onset of autumn marks the start of the celebrations and traditions which unite friends and family and where we can share good times within our community. Take the humble pumpkin for example. Prize winning or not, it’s a fruit which when picked at the beginning of the month and left to ripen in the greenhouse, is perfect for eating, just in time for Halloween. The act of carving out the pumpkin is a family event in our house and not a bit goes to waste. The outer skin is used to create a scary face, topped with a pumpkin hat, the flesh from the centre makes amazing soup (if seasoned well) and the seeds can be toasted and sprinkled in the soup or even better onto a loaf of home made bread. A family activity and meal in one… what other fruit offers so much for so little time and effort? Autumn is the time to tidy up the garden, but don’t think of it as outdoor housework. Putting the garden to bed should be an enjoyable task, a time spent alone outside in the brisk fresh air, where you can generate your own warmth through hard work, culminating in a great sense of satisfaction. It’s also an opportunity to be creative and plant out winter/spring bedding

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number of the people I’ve photographed for this series are no longer working or running businesses in the high street and Jengers Mead. It’s a shame that small businesses are suffering and not just during the current economic crisis. Small, local business have been struggling for some time. It’s great to see the new Billingshurst Creatives shop opening in Jengers Mead. I hope it’s a great success and people take time to come down and see the wonderful products made by local people. Who suffers if small local stores shut down? Won’t the local community suffer? As a consumer you will no longer have a multitude of small businesses to shop from. Larger stores don’t always carry a large selection of products and it’s often hard to find something unique or made in the UK.

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Meet Her Royal Hen-ness, aka Figgy Pudding! Once upon a time on a small farm near Billingshurst …

nne said she needed some new chickens because Goldie and Blackie were not laying so many eggs. So Izzy, Nanny and Grandad went to Ardingly Show to buy some. Right at the beginning Izzy had said, “Let’s buy this one”. ‘This one’ was a very pretty hen with lovely markings on her neck but Nanny said, “No, let’s wait and see what else we can find.” They looked at every cage at the show and wondered which ones they would buy. Finally Nanny, being a scrooge, found some ‘on special’. These were very plain hens but she thought plain hens might lay better. So instead of ‘a couple’ she bought four… because they were on special. The hens were boxed up and they got ready to go. As they passed the very first stall again Izzy said, “I really like that one” and pointed to the one she had wanted in the first place, so Nanny gave in and bought that one too. Now they had five new hens instead of a couple. The nice man boxed up the new chicken and gave it to Izzy, “I shall call her Figgy Pudding,” she said. And so Figgy Pudding came to the small farm in Billingshurst and then, being a rather posh hen, proceeded to become the new Queen of the flock. She scrapped with Blackie right away. She ignored the new plain hens and refused to go anywhere near them. She only wanted to be with the older hens in the big house. Of course, she wanted a special perch; she wanted to be first in line for food. And she strutted around the chicken run, head high as if she were royalty, which of course she was convinced she was. And she wanted nothing to do with people at all, except for food. She wouldn’t let any one near her or stroke her or let anyone pick her up. In fact, although she was most unpleasant to everyone she thought she was more than

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special because she was so beautiful. At first Izzy was disappointed with the hen she had chosen, but she didn’t give in to Figgy Pudding’s antics. She fed her, she stroked her when she was sitting on the nest. When she and her mum, Anne, were out cleaning the shed Anne would pick her up and Izzy would hold her chicken. Finally Figgy started laying eggs, and she decided that she was going to hatch them and have babies. So she sat on them all day. When Sally came in to collect the eggs, Figgy just sat there with her feathers all fluffy and beautiful. After a while she got hungry and went outside for some food. After she had scratched around a bit, she went back and sat on the egg that wasn’t there any more… In the morning the same thing happened. She laid an egg, sat on it for ages, even the other hens’ eggs had been collected. All through the long, hot day Figgy sat on her nest only coming out for a little while in late afternoon for a bite to eat and a drink. That’s when Sally crept in and took the egg. The same thing happened every day for a week. A very hot week. Sally told her that there would be no babies but Figgy would not listen. She sat there and ignored her. And each day Izzy visited and stroked Figgy and talked to her. Gradually, after a little while, much to Izzy’s delight Figgy began to settle down. She started to leave the shed after laying her egg and scratch around like the others. The plain hens were very forgiving and let her join them now she wasn’t being so horrible to them. She even started sleeping with them in the small coop when it turned colder. And every day Izzy came down with a special treat and a little talk with her lovely Figgy Pudding. Yvonne Fleece Photo: Grahame Pearson

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Organise your emails! More sound computer and IT advice from Simon Thomas

nce you start using email, you will soon find messages clogging up your Inbox. Once you’ve read them, you might want to organise your email by storing messages, deleting them, archiving them and moving them elsewhere. It can be useful to think of your email in the same way as paper correspondence. Just as you may organise your paper mail into folders or binders, the same applies to email. All decent email programs provide an option to create folders for storing mail. It’s worthwhile doing this, unless you want to delete them. You could create folders based on the category, for a particular person or occasion. If you decide you don’t need a folder any more you can easily delete it – just remember that its contents will be deleted too. In most email programs, you can create a folder by right-clicking on the top level of your mailbox, clicking ‘New’ and naming the folder. In most programs, you can also click on the ‘File’ menu and then click ‘Folder’ and ‘New’. There could also be a small button with a picture of a folder on it. You can also create sub-folders within folders in the same way. Folders within folders are called ‘nested’ folders.

To move messages from one folder to another – for example, from your Inbox to a folder you have created – you can usually ‘drag and drop’, or highlight the message and use the menus. You can view the contents of your folders by date, sender or subject. You can also sort them in ascending or descending order. Personally, I prefer to view by date, with the most recent messages at the top. Over time, your folders will grow both in number and size and archiving will help you manage them. Some email programs do this automatically, but with others you will have to archive manually – create your own archive folders and move messages into it. You could also create a file outside the email program altogether, or store messages on an external hard disk or memory stick. Periodically, it is a good idea to delete unwanted emails to save space. There is also a risk with some email programs and webmail that your allocated space will become full and leave no room for new messages. Emails containing pictures take up a lot more space. You can delete emails and folders by dragging them into the ‘deleted items’ folder or clicking on the delete button. Simon Thomas (techgeek@tech-geek.co.uk)

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The Apple 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.

e have reached the time of year when the orchards of Britain will be reaching the end of harvesting their apples after what has been a very difficult and frustrating season. I have spent a greater part of my working life trying to master the art of growing this fruit, and finally have realised that my total knowledge has barely scraped the surface of its long and complex history. We are inclined to perhaps think that of all the botanical marvels in the world surely the grasses must be amongst the most varied that are to be found on the planet. From the multitude of small varieties that make up your lawns and farmers meadows, through the wheat, rice and other cereals that are grown all over the world, to the bamboos that grow to towering heights in the forest of the East. In fact there are over 3,500 varieties of grasses to be found … that’s an awful lot of mowing! But the lowly apple can boast over 7,500 varieties. How? It all started some 10-12 million years ago in a valley in Tian Shan Province of China. A forest of Malus (crab) fruit was formed. While most of the northern Europe and Asian areas were scrubbed clean by the ice sheets some 1.75 million years ago, this hidden valley was protected from the ice-age glaciation by the rising Himalayas to the north and the extensive deserts to the south. As a result it stayed untouched until around 10,000 years ago when hunters and traders forged the Trade and Silk roads through to the west. With the aid of the horses’ 72-hour digestion process the seeds from the fruits gradually spread far enough through the mountains for the birds and other animals – including man – to carry the fruit onwards. The first record of a sweet apple comes from records in the time of Alexander the Great 3,800 years ago, where records show that grafting had been perfected in the ancient city of Babylon, allowing true one variety orchards to be grown. From there its progress spread to the other great civilisations. With the Romans the sweet apple made its way to these shores, although the Crab had made it much earlier and was used by the natives for alcohol making. (Trust the Brits!) There are still varieties grown today that date back to those times. The varieties Court Pendu Platt and

Gris Appearde are believed to date their heritage back to the Italian invaders. So why the name ‘Apple’? To the Romans it was Ablu; the Ancient Welsh and Cornish Aval or Avel; the Gauls, Afall – and from that arose the place names such as Avalon, Avilar, Ardeche and Availles both here and across the near continent. Once the Romans had had enough of us and our quarrelsome neighbours to the north and west they left our shores and the art of sweet apple growing seems to have gone with them. We naturally reverted to our old ways and took to cider production as the main use of the fruit, until in the sixteenth century more enlightened horticulturists realised the potential of what was hanging on the trees and once more started breeding the fruit for eating. It was the Victorians who made the largest impact though, with the breeding being carried out by large nurseries like the Laxton Brothers, with retired Vicars also doing their fair share – they had large Vicarage gardens, plenty of spare time and, with long discussions, following large dinners, over the merits of this or that apple the urge to produce something better than a neighbour’s, spurred them on to grow many varieties that still flourish to this day. The Revd. Richard Cox of Slough being the best known perhaps with his breeding of the Cox’s Orange Pippin in 1825. And what of today’s apples. Many new varieties are being bred to try to accommodate the modern taste for crispness and sweetness, sometimes, alas, to the detriment of pronounced flavour, but there are plenty of very good ones that will appear over the next few years. So now let’s rejoice in those old favourites that our forefathers left us. Fruits that carried such wonderful descriptive names as Peasgood’s Nonsuch, Blenheim Orange, Devonshire Quarrenden, Lord Lambourne, Pitmaston Pineapple, Revd. W Wilkes, Bramshott Rectory, Ellisons Orange, etc, not of course forgetting that apple that old Fred Streeter always insisted was bred at Petworth House, the Egremont Russet. Just try this… Cut yourself a chunk of good strong cheddar, pour a glass of ale, select your favourite variety, sit in the shade of that old apple tree, and find out for yourself why for nigh on 4,000 years folk have been doing the self-same thing. By the Way, that forest of fruit trees in China, it’s still there. Tough old customer the apple. John Nash Photo: madlyinlovewithlife (flickr)

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

Oliver did extremely well in his GCSEs and so ake hay while the sun shines they say – so we got rather carried away with what we agreed we did. It’s so nice not having to wince to and found ourselves travelling up to Stoke-onevery time you look up but all the hay is Trent to buy Sally, a pedigree now in the barns or rehomed! Middle-White sow from some We have been to a few well-known breeders and so local shows and won Best of Oliver’s herd is slowly Breed at the Cranleigh Show building up. which was great; we also We have had an offer for went National to the Hatfield the whole flock of Badger Show where our JanuaryFace sheep and so may get born gilt had qualified for my wish of starting a small Young Pig of the Year. She flock of Wensleydales. I made it into the final six and haven’t started looking yet in Oliver won the Young Handler case it falls through. It is of the Year for his age group probably a big mistake on so we were really chuffed. Sunscreen? – Don’t mind if I do… heavy clay soil but you know when you We had two Saddleback really have to have something despite your brain litters born in July and have three potential show telling you otherwise? I like the look of the black pigs for next year; time will tell how well they run ones and so they are probably the most on, but so far so good. We have another couple expensive or the most difficult to source! of litters born in August and September to look We are not attending anymore shows in 2012 through yet so we may have a decent show team. so will be able to catch up on those neglected The chosen sows are now being put to the boars jobs before the winter. for January-born litters from which we would like Michaela Giles www.tedfoldcottagefarm.co.uk more winners born.

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In mid-October, Jim Hills Sports, a popular shop in Jengers Mead, Billingshurst, will be moving to new – larger – premises at Hillside Farm, Coolham. Jim said, “When they think of Jim Hills my customers will – I hope – think of two things: a wide range of stock and a high degree of expertise. They will be pleased to learn that my Coolham premises will have even more space for sports clothes and equipment; the same level of expertise will be on offer and parking will no longer be an issue.” Jim added that he will continue to sell goods online and by mail order, and looks forward to seeing his regular customers at his new premises, which opens on Wednesday, 24th October.

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Equine

Feeding your horse

ith winter looming and the abundance of grass now starting to decline many owners are turning their thoughts to what they are going to feed their horse(s) in the coming season. Hay and grass traditionally provides a horse’s forage requirements, although in recent years, haylage is becoming more popular and readily available. Common rules of feeding: • Feed little and often. A horse’s stomach is very small in relation to its body; a few small feeds are better than one large meal. • Keep a supply of clean fresh water readily available. • Never feed out of dirty buckets – clean all feed bins and utensils regularly. • Feed only clean, dust-free and mouldfree forage. • Feed according to work done, not work intended. • Feed according to age, condition and workload. • Make any changes to feeding regimes slowly over 7-10 days to prevent colic. Types of feed: • Forage. Grass, hay, haylage or chaff (also known as chop). Forage is made from chopped oat straw, and often coated with molasses. • Alfalfa. A flowering plant from the legume family. It is rich in nutrients (especially calcium) and much higher in protein than oat-straw chaffs. Available in chop or pellet form. • Compound feeds. These are feeds taking the form of course mixes, or cubes (not really cube-shaped). These types of feed have had vitamins and minerals added to them at the correct levels required for the specific type of horse they are aimed at. These days, there are a type of ‘cube’ or ‘mix’ available for all types of horses and ponies. Contrary to popular belief, horse feed cubes are not sweepings off the factory floor. Feed mills have a very strict hygiene protocol and this simply would not be allowed to happen. • Balancers. These are concentrated feeds, designed to be fed in small amounts, typically 100g per 100kg bodyweight. Balancers can be given as a sole feed to provide quality protein, vitamins and minerals to balance forage. Balancers are ideal for good-doers who do not require extra calories, or to top up existing rations for hard working horses or poor-doers. Good quality balancers will also provide a yeast culture to ensure healthy digestion. • Straights. ‘Straights’ are not fed very often these days due to the difficulty in getting a balanced ration. However, oats, flaked maize, bran and barley are still readily available and preferred by some owners. Jargon busting! Feed manufacturers use several terms to describe their products some of which can be confusing… • DE. Digestible energy. This is basically the ‘calorie level’ of the feed, which is the energy content of the feed which the horse utilises for body maintenance and exercise. The higher the DE means the higher the calorie count. • Protein. An essential nutrient forming the building blocks

of life. Proteins are assembled from amino acids using information encoded in genes and are needed for tissue growth and repair. Protein is especially important for growing young stock. • Fibre. As mentioned earlier, fibre is the most important element of a horse’s diet. Fibre keeps the digestive system healthy and is low in starch so is ideal for fizzy, excitable horses. • Oil. Oils are easily digested by the horse and provides ‘slow-release’ energy which is less likely to cause excitable behaviour and is therefore ideal for fizzy horses and ponies. Oil is high in calories (good for gaining condition), and also promotes a healthy, shiny coat. • Starch. Starch provides fast-release energy that is broken down quickly inside the small intestine. It is made up of carbohydrates which provides a quick burst of energy and is essential for horses in hard work. • Probiotics. These improve the balance of 'good' bacteria in the gut. These groups of bacteria have several beneficial effects on the host, especially in terms of improving digestion (including enhancing mineral absorption), and keeping acid levels down. Prebiotics provide a food source for the ‘good’ bacteria in the gut (see above) and help them to outgrow any pathogenic 'bad' bacteria. • Antioxidants. These bind and remove from the body any pathogenic free radicals. Free radicals are caused by ultra-violet rays from the sun, x-rays, exposure to pesticides, insecticides, herbicides and more. Antioxidants such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, selenium and grape seed extract will help slow the process of aging by preventing free radicals from oxidizing sensitive biological molecules or reducing the formation of free radicals. • Vitamins and minerals. These are added to feeds to provide the micronutrients needed to keep your horse healthy. Micronutrients are nutrients required by horses in small quantities to orchestrate a whole range of physiological functions, but which the horse itself cannot produce. Certain vitamins and minerals interact with each other vitamins can either be fat soluble (A, D, E and K), or water soluble (B and C). Water soluble vitamins can be ‘made’ by the horse in the hind gut via the digestion process. Fat soluble vitamins must be ry le provided in the diet. d d y, Next month we will look at common feeding sa ha , k ly ge problems. ac pp illa t Jeanette Douglas. SQP, Qualified e , u ol n s ct V lac Horse Adviser. SPR Centre. o p a a h c t l is www.sprcentre.co.uk sc or on wil th e c g in op se We sid nd rid sh lea y. ng e a es a g a o r i n in c p d al ca er ru th et t to ad se g s u lo d, e r r n yo r c o we u ho ridi If o fo T yo

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Thursday 25th October 2012 ‘BilliBiz - The Show’ is being held in the Billingshurst Community and Conference Centre on Thursday 25th October from 12.00 midday until 6.30pm and will offer visitors a diverse mix of products and services from the local business community. It’s a chance for local businesses to exhibit, network and gain exposure. For more information please visit

www.billibiztheshow.co.uk Local childcare provider, Bobtails Montessori, is opening the doors of its friendly nursery to all prospective parents of 2-5 year olds on Wednesday 10th October, between 1-3pm. Established for over 20 years, Bobtails will be welcoming all parents considering new childcare, or looking to change their existing childcare arrangements, to come along to the nursery, based in Adversane Lane near Billingshurst, to meet some of the existing children and have a look around at the facilities. Children are welcome too and will be able to take part in a range of Montessori activities, indoors and out. For more information or to book a private viewing, please contact the Montessori Principal on 01489 565368 or the nursery direct on 01403 786176. You can also visit the website on www.bobtailsmontessori.co.uk. Bobtails is located in Adversane Hall, Adversane Lane, Adversane, Nr Billingshurst, West Sussex RH14 9JN

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Sell-out success for new canal boat trips

irst running of a new cruise route on the Wey & Arun Canal has proved to be a hit with visitors with almost every place on the trips that ran on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd September filled. The trips on the recently restored Alfold section of the canal, close to the Three Compasses pub, marked the first boat use on the Surrey section of the canal for over 100 years. According to Wey & Arun Canal Trust chairman Sally Schupke, the new cruise route marks a milestone in the Trust’s 40-year restoration efforts. In the run up to the trips, even though the event and the Trust’s restoration work was promoted at Dunsfold’s Park’s recent Wings & Wheels event, the Trust had no idea if the

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cruises would prove popular. Sally comments, “We have run regular boat trips from our Loxwood centre in West Sussex for a number of years now and these generate a regular stream of visitors but we were very pleased with the response to the new cruise route.” The Trust moved one of its boats – the John Smallpeice (named after the Clerk of the original Wey & Arun Junction Canal company), pictured below – to the newly restored section of canal at Alfold especially for the inaugural trips in September. It is now hoped that boat trips on the Alfold section of the canal can become a more regular feature in the Trust’s cruising calendar. For more information please visit our website www.weyandarun.co.uk Sally Schupke, Chairman, WACT

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Osiligi Maasai Warriors 7.30pm Friday 26 October The Osiligi are Maasai warriors who tour the UK every autumn to raise money for their people in Kenya. Their music and dancing has to be seen to be believed! Tickets £10 on sale at the Centre and online. Proceeds will be split between the Osiligi and the Children of Sumatra For further details go to www.osiligi.org

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Fri 2 Nov Jimmy Cricket The Jimmy Cricket Laughter Show Tickets £12.50 – on sale now In aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care

Sat 17 Nov Stephen Foster An evening of stand-up comedy, following Stephen’s success at the Capitol Theatre earlier in the year In aid of Macmillan

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Elsie & Norm’s Macbeth – from the theatre folk who brought us Inspector Drake and the Black Widow in November 2011. Fri 5 April Fake Thakray – the music and brilliant lyrics of Jake Thakray performed in respectful memory of the satirical genius. Sat 1 June Los Endos – by very popular demand, back again for their third show in Billingshurst. Sat 6 July The Starrlite Beatles; after their brilliant performance in July 2012, booking them to return was obvious and imperative. Come and see why!

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What’s On – October and beyond… Every Mon Fitness for Life. United Reformed Church Hall, High Street, Billingshurst. 9.30-10.30am. Info: Sashi (01403) 822504 or 07761 158436 Every Mon Coffee Shop in Plaistow Church. 9-11.30am. Real coffee and a selection of cakes. Why not drop in with your friends after you’ve dropped your children off at school? Every Mon Careful Hands – Day Club for people with Dementia. Dial Post Village Hall, & Thurs 10am-3.30pm. Jenny Jupp, 07951 652788. 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 Tues Help and Company’s Day Care Centre for the elderly. Billingshurst Community & Conference & Thurs Centre, 10am-3.30pm. To reserve your place and book your home-cooked two-course lunch please phone (01403) 788080 Last Thurs Social evening for the villagers of Ifold, Plaistow and Kirdford. Monthly, Foxbridge Golf Club, Ifold, from 7pm. Meet other local people and enjoy a nice social event. Janice: socialifold@hotmail.co.uk Every Thurs Wildlife walkabouts. RSPB Pulborough Brooks Nature Reserve, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL.. 10am-12 noon. These gentle rambles are an ideal introduction to the reserve and its varied habitats and wildlife, taking in the seasonal delights on the brooks or on our heathland trail. £4 per person (£2 for RSPB members). Visitor Centre: (01798) 875851 Every Thurs HDC Health Walk. Billingshurst. Meet Library car-park, Billingshurst, 2.25 miles, flat, easy. Free, just turn up at 11am. Jean (01403) 786201 Every Sat Indoor table top sale and market. Ansell’s Yard, Kirdford Road, Wisborough Green, RH14 0DD. 10am-2pm. No entrance fee. Tables £5 (must be pre-booked). Tel: (01403) 700633 or 07798 941940 1 Oct 2 Oct 1-14 Oct

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Wisborough Green Horticultural Society Meeting. Talk: ‘Peter Beale’s Roses’ by Simon White. Village Hall, 8pm, £2 non-members, £1 members HDC Health Walk. Health Centre, Station Road, Rudgwick, 4 mile gentle, some slopes and stiles. Free, just turn-up at 10am, please do not park in Health Centre. Keith (01403) 823436 Date with Nature – A Festival of Fungi. RSPB Pulborough Brooks Nature Reserve, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL. Drop in between 9.30am - 5pm. Try our self-guided fungi trail which explores the heathland and helps you find and identify some marvellous mushrooms using our fungi 'top trumps' spotting sheets. Or join us for a guided walk. Tel: (01798) 875851 or www.rspb.org.uk/pulboroughbrooks Indoor Antiques Market & Collectors Sale. Ansell’s Yard, Kirdford Road, Wisborough Green, RH14 0DD. 10am-2pm. No entrance fee. Tables available £8 (must be pre-booked). Telephone (01403) 700633 or 07798 941940 Fungi Foray. Petworth House. 11.30am–4pm. Step out into the Park with Nik Westacott in search of all things fungi. Tasty packed lunch included. £45 per person. Booking essential: (01798) 342207. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth HDC Health Walk. Loxwood. Meet Arun Trust car-park behind the Onslow Arms, 7 miles partly along Wey & Arun Canal, mostly flat, two stiles. Free, just turn-up at 10am. No dogs. Mike (01403) 242564 Cranleigh Womens Institute meeting. St Nicolas Church Rooms, Cranleigh, 7.45pm. Our meetings (2nd Tues of the month) are fun and informative with a wide range of speakers. Additional groups for walks. Quizzes, coffee and lunches. Outings to the theatre, cinema and gardens. We welcome new members who can visit at any time. Gill and Brenda (Joint Presidents), tel: (01483) 272337/548535 HDC Health Walk. Chequers Inn, Rowhook, 4.5 miles mostly flat, muddy in places, through woods and fields. Free, just turn-up in pub LH car-park at 10am, no dogs. Geoff (01403) 258180, Pat 240654 Loxwood Jazz & Blues Club. Village Hall. With candlelit tables and a licensed bar, it has a very intimate atmosphere with international standard jazz and blues. All profits go towards the renovation Loxwood Village Hall. Tickets £10 from Loxwood Village Stores or Anita Bates on (01403) 752954 Messy Church! Billingshurst Village Hall. 3.30-5.45pm. 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 Billingshurst WI Annual General Meeting. St Mary’s Room. 2.15pm. Visitors welcome. Hazel Gantley (Secretary) (01403) 784175 Wisborough Green Farmers’ and Village Market. Village Green, 9am-12.30pm. Up to 30 stalls selling a variety of locally produced foods and crafts. Contact: Mary Lindfield (01403) 700624 Billingshurst Local History Society AGM followed by a talk on that unfortunate wife of Henry VIII, Anne of Cleves and her house in Lewes by Joanna Wilkins. Billingshurst Community & Conference Centre. 7.30pm. Gillian Knight (01403) 784101 HDC Health Walk. Billingshurst. Meet at Sports Pavilion car-park, 4 to 6 miles, some slopes & stiles. Free just turn-up at 10am. No dogs Sue (01403) 255710 HDC Health Walk. Barns Green. Meet by the Village Club, 2 miles, mostly flat, can be some muddy patches. Free, just turn-up at 11am. Peter (01403) 741305 Table Top Sale. Billingshurst Community & Conference Centre. 1.30pm-4pm. Local arts and crafts, small businesses, bric-a-brac, secondhand clothes, linen and books, refreshments and raffle. In aid of Billingshurst Scouts and Guides. Tables: £10, please contact Linda Nicholl on (01403) 784010 Date with Nature – A Festival of Fungi. RSPB Pulborough Brooks Nature Reserve, Wiggonholt, Pulborough RH20 2EL. Drop in between 9.30am-5pm. Join us for a celebration of fungi. Try our self-guided fungi trail or join us for a guided walk. Felicity Cooper (01798) 875851. www.rspb.org.uk St Mary’s Guild Talk: Celebration Lunch with Harpist Margaret Watson. St Mary’s Room, East Street, Billingshurst. Members only. Details: Beryl Peacock (01403) 782835 HDC Health Walk. Health Centre, Station Road, Rudgwick, as 2nd October

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Macmillan Fundraising Event. So India restaurant, Pulborough. Full details, see ad on page 33 Billingshurst Village Market. Library car-park, Billingshurst. 9am-2pm. Info: Anita Burdfield, (01403) 784445, anita@burdfield.co.uk Barns Green Village Film night. Anna Karenina (12A). Doors open 7.30 for 8pm start. £6 each. To book go to www.barnsgreen.com or phone (01403) 734408. Barns Green & Itchingfield Women’s Institute AGM. Barns Green Village Hall. 2.30pm. Meetings 3rd Thurs of the month. 2012 is our 90th anniversary. Louise Taylor (01903) 743499 or Daphne Lindfield (01403) 791258 Macmillan Film night. Anna Karenina. Billingshurst Conference & Community Centre. 7.30pm. Tickets £5.50 from Mansell McTaggart or on the door on the night Big Band Dance Evening. Slinfold Cricket Club. 7.30-12.30. A 12-piece band, dancing and food included. Tickets £15. See www.slinfold.play-cricket.com/home/home.asp for details and booking Macmillan Film night. Anna Karenina. Pulborough Village Hall. 7.30pm. Tickets £5.50 from Four Seasons or on the door on the night Film night. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (12A). Kelsey Hall, Chalk Road, Ifold. 7.30pm. Tickets £5 from Oak Tree Stores or on the door on the night. Refreshments and raffle HDC Health Walk. Bax Castle, Two Mile Ash Road, 5.25 miles to the south, mostly flat, some stiles, may be muddy. Free, just turn-up in pub car-park at 10am. No dogs. Tony (01403) 269232 HDC Health Walk. Barns Green, 2 miles, as 12th October HDC Health Walk. Barns Green. Meet by the Village Club, 4 miles, mostly flat, some stiles, can be some muddy patches. Free, just turn-up at 11am. Peter (01403) 741305 Quiz Night. North Hall. 7.30pm. £10 per person. Chilli Supper and Dessert (with vegetarian option). Bar. To raise funds for the Loxwood Community Gardens Initiative. Bring a team of 4 or 6 or join a team on the night. Tickets in advance from Liz Lancaster on 753279 or email liz@lancasi.plus.com Autumn Fair & Optics Weekend. RSPB Pulborough Brooks Nature Reserve, Pulborough RH20 2EL. 10am-4pm. £2 adult, £1 child (Free to RSPB & Wildlife Explorer members). Exhibitors and local craftspeople. Browse for an unusual gift, sample some local fare,or join a guided walk. Special activities for ‘Wild Families’ too. Come and Explore! Felicity Cooper (01798) 875851. www.rspb.org.uk Kirdford Art Group Annual Exhibition. Kirdford Village Hall. 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-3.30pm Sun Petworth’s School of Witches & Wizardry. Petworth House. Workshops at 11.30am-1pm or 2pm3.30pm. Halloween edition of our popular potion making class will keep all young witches and wizards enthralled. £5 per child. Booking essential: (01798) 342207. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth Wild families – Halloween hootenanny! RSPB Pulborough Brooks Nature Reserve, Pulborough RH20 2EL. 11am-3pm. Get spooky with us as we create vampire bat pegs, a tree of wise owls, and become a Halloween character by making your own mask! On Wednesday afternoon we’ll be doing some face painting, so you can get yourself ready for trick or treating. Donations towards materials welcome, normal nature trail entry applies. Felicity Cooper (01798) 875851. www.rspb.org.uk HDC Health Walk. Health Centre, Station Road, Rudgwick, as 2nd October West Sussex Smallholders Club meeting, followed by an ‘Ask the Expert’ forum. Arundel Room, Brinsbury Campus, Chichester College, Pulborough. 7:30pm. Info: www.westsussexsmallholders.co.uk Billi Market – a new market for the local community. Following the success of local farmers markets such as Wisborough Green, we are organising a market for Billingshurst. Billingshurst Community and Conference Centre. Last Thursday of each month from 1-4pm. Stalls are available to local businesses for £12. They are limited so please ensure you book early! Contact Claire or Bik-Kay to reserve your stall now or for further information: billimarket@gmail.com or call 07546 210189 Timespan (Mr and Mrs Gilks) Jubilee presentation. Still time to celebrate Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee with this fascinating review of the last 60 years. Billingshurst Community & Conference Centre. 7.30pm. Billingshurst Local History Society. Gillian Knight (01403) 784101 Billingshurst Dramatic Society’s The 39 Steps. The Women’s Hall, Billingshurst. 7.15 for 7.45pm. Tickets £8 from Mansell McTaggarts or enquiries.bds@spacemail.com. Full details, see page 24 Wisborough Green Horticultural Society Meeting. Talk: ‘Central Royal Parks’ by James Buttress. Village Hall, 8pm, £2 non-members, £1 members Billingshurst WI Meeting. Talk by Lesley Chamberlain: ‘Secret Sussex Gardens.’ St Mary’s Room. 2.15pm. Visitors welcome. Hazel Gantley (Secretary) (01403) 784175 Tasty Talks. Petworth House. 11am-1.30pm. With talks ranging from regency fashion and architecture to royal pavilions all given by expert historians, you’re guaranteed to discover something new. Includes coffee and two-course lunch. Booking essential: (01798) 342207. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth Britten’s War Requiem. Guildford Cathedral. 7.30pm (6.30pm free pre-concert talk). Vivace Chorus, Brandenburg Sinfonia. Tickets: £12-£24 from Tourist Information (01483) 444334 or vivacechorus.org. See ad on page 8 Christmas Shopping Event. Pulborough Village Hall, 10am-3pm. Christmas craft stalls, raffle, tombola, face painting, etc. Fun for all the family. Raising money for Macmillan. Hosted by Truly Madly Cakey: www.trulymadlycakey.co.uk. Contact: events@trulymadlycakey.co.uk. See ad on page 34

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