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September 2014

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

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eptember is of course Back To School month. To mark the end of summer we have an autumnal recipe and two ads for Halloween! As I write this it is scorching hot and the last thing I want to think about is autumn. But when you read this the leaves will be turning, the nights will be drawing in and, well, you know the rest! As ever, there are a lot of events taking place. The Big Nibble in Horsham on 7th September (page 8) is a great way to support small local companies selling some lovely products. And while in Horsham why not visit the newly opened Poppy Field (page 7). Grahame Cover: A farewell smile from Bella Delezé as she accompanies her twin sister Maria to their first day at The Weald School. Photo: Grahame Pearson Food & drink Recipe: Baked apples with walnuts . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Queens Head Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Sumners Ponds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IBC Health & wellbeing Care Comfort Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Fresh Start, Fitness & Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Billingshurst Osteopaths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Billingshurst Leisure Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Davis Foot Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 NHS Give Blood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Billingshurst Dental Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Barefoot Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Caroline Phillips Mary Kaye, Skin Care . . . . . . . . .15 Rebecca Beauty Theapist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Arun Valley Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Ballet classes by Jennie Peel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Simon Hutton Acupuncture & Qi Therapy . . . . . . . .17 About the house Fowlers, Estate Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Cubitt & West, Estate Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Mansell McTaggart, Estate Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Woodpeckers House & Garden Maintenance . . . . .18 Appaloosa Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Flow-serve, Plumbing, Drainage, Heating . . . . . . . .19 GJ Coles Builder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Ovens and More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 West Sussex Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Sussex Carpet Brokers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Apex Aerials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 GB Glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Home Interior Painting Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Lee’s Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 N Francis Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 ADC Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 KJ Lammas Plumbing & Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Pest B Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 All About Kitchens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Biji Property Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Hallam Trim, Window Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Re-Nu Kitchens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Goring Road Carpets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 J&G Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Mrs Muscle Domestic Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Odd Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 AG Plumbing & Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Brazier Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Oven Rescue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Delta Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Hamilton Cole, TV & Satellite Equipment . . . . . . . .27 Holly Boilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 PJM, Building & Property Maintenance . . . . . . . . .27 Miss Mop Domestic Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 MW Wingate Painting & Decorating . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Totally Garage Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Pest Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Cracknell Pitt-Draffen, Estate Agent . . . . . . . . . .OBC Games and quizzes Crossword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 40 Spot the Difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 46

Contents COPY DATE FOR OCTOBER ISSUE: 5th SEPTEMBER 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. Garden Tweet! Garden View: Blooms from Bulbs Jonathan Carter Tree Surgery . . . HJS Land Services . . . . . . . . . . . REM Landscapes . . . . . . . . . . . . Sussex & Surrey Tree Services . Robert’s Garden Enterprise . . . . . Village Nurseries . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Features Age UK launch ‘The Big Knit’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Double 100 Bike Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Worthing Model Railway Club celebrates 50 years . A Good Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St Nicolas church concert a great success . . . . . . Computing: Going remote with your IT support . . .

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Miscellaneous Professional Services & Businesses A/c’s Direct, Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Flackwoods Solicitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Southwater Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Worthing Model Railway Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Abby’s Grooming Parlour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Willows Cattery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Pride and Groom Mobile Grooming . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Pet Pooch Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Painting Nature Subjects Art Classes . . . . . . . . . . .40 Bax Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Cranleigh Camera Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Anderson Rowntree Solicitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Community/Out & About/Farming/Smallholding WW1 Centenary events in Horsham . . . . . . . . . Horsham, ‘The Big Nibble’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barns Green Half Marathon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michaela Giles’ Diary of a Smallholder . . . . . . . Butterfly Garden opens at Ingfield Manor . . . . . John Nash’s Column: Who Likes a Tipple? . . . Billingshurst Primary School Fun Day . . . . . . . . Billingshurst Fire Station: New Fire-Fighters . . . Wey & Arun Canal Society: Compasses appeal Billingshurst Parish Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dame Vera Lynn Trust: Quiz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Little Tweeters! Fishers Farm Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tip Top Tutors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dame Vera Lynn Trust: Halloween . . . . . . . . . Of chickens, onions & pigs by Yvonne Fleece

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Equine SPR Centre’s page: Talking tack . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Falcon/Willetts Equine Feeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Motoring KB Private Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-Team Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Billingshurst Service, Repair & MOT Centre Macs Private Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sussex Towing Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Last But Not Least What’s On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

The area’s longest-established, independent family firm Meet Fowlers’ people:

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Director, Billingshurst

Keith brings our clients 28 years of experience and a record of awardwinning 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.

Keith’s partner in the office is Lori, his wife. You see, Fowlers really is a family firm. Lori 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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September 2014 Update

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Baked Apples with Walnuts A spicy twist on an autumn favourite

METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas 4. Carefully cut a 2.5cm (1in) slice from the top of each apple and set aside. Using an apple corer or a small, sharp knife, remove the core from each apple. 2. Place the walnuts, raisins, sugar, butter, and cinnamon into a food processor and pulse several times, to produce a coarse, textured mixture. If you don't have a food processor, chop the walnuts roughly and mix thoroughly with the other ingredients. 3. Stuff each apple cavity with the mixture and replace the reserved tops. Arrange the apples in a shallow, ovenproof dish so that they're upright, and then fill the pan 1cm (½in) deep with water. 4. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the flesh is tender when pierced with the point of a knife. When slightly cooled, carefully remove the apples from the baking dish, transfer them to serving plates, and serve hot with crème fraiche or ice cream.

Preparation time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 30 minutes. Serves 4

INGREDIENTS 4 large Golden Delicious apples 1 splash lemon juice 85g walnuts, halved 1 tbsp raisins 1 tbsp soft light brown sugar 25g butter ¼ tsp ground cinnamon

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WW1 Centenary / Accountancy

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Horsham Commemorates WW1 Centenary

s outlined in last month’s Village Tweet, at the beginning of August Horsham commemorated the centenary of the start of the First World War with a number of special events to mark the occasion. 100 years ago on the 5th August the town wondered what was going to happen next, 11pm the night before War had been declared and Horsham, like the nation, was on a war footing. On Sunday 3rd August over 100 people went to a special Evening song service at St Mary’s Church, hearing readings, music and an apt sermon by the vicar. A hundred years ago the Church was at the vanguard of encouraging people to enlist, explaining the reasons for the war, very much of the time. Today the church explored the more nuanced approach we share of the conflict and today’s troubles. At 10.30am on 4th August the Chairman of the Council, Cllr Brian O’Connell and Dianne Loates, President of Horsham Royal British Legion placed an arrangement of English garden flowers on the town’s newly listed war memorial. The flowers were chosen to reflect the fact that during the war those who fought often commented on their home life, a reminder of what they were fighting for. This was followed by the opening of an exhibition in the Park Barn, which used powerful images of the war to give context to the day.

Throughout the war exhibitions were used to encourage and motivate the townsfolk to give or offer moral support, so it was apt that this exhibition was used to give insight in to what was being commemorated. The Chairman then led a party of local dignitaries with lighted candles to the recently created Poppy Field. This feature of the park has a new carved commemorative bench and stand erected to hold lighted candles that will be a centre for reflection throughout the next four years, enabling families to remember and reflect on the sacrifice. Later that evening, an audience of mixed ages enjoyed an evening of music at the Drill Hall, a building paid for by the officers of the Royal Sussex Regiment for the men who survived and those who will serve in the future. The concert, entitled ‘From the people of Horsham to the People of Horsham’, had members from five bands attending and was a fitting end to a day of commemoration. Along with memories of the day the publication of a free commemorative booklet supported by local business has enabled £1,000 to go to the RAF Benevolent Fund. Alison Turner, Horsham District Council Photo: Local dignitaries at the Poppy Field for the candle ceremony

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Food and drink / Legal services

Horsham’s Big Nibble – The Festival for All Food Enthusiasts

his year’s Big Nibble Food and Drink Festival in Horsham Town Centre on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September is set to be the best ever with even more interest and fun for all. ‘The Big Nibble’ is a local food and drink spectacular, organised by Horsham District Council in conjunction with Horsham Markets, and is the launch event for the District-wide Food and Drink Festival, which runs from 6th September to 5th October. The core of the festival’s regional reputation is the quality of the twoday Big Nibble Festival Market packed with the best local food and drink producers around. Saturday’s Big Nibble menu sees the return of the brilliant Live Cookery Theatre showcasing demonstrations from a selection of Horsham’s top chefs and local producers including last Year’s Master Chef – The Professionals winner Stephen Edwards. This is complemented by the annual Horsham Beer Trail which this year starts from Piries Bar and finishes at The Black Jug, both sponsors. Extending the appeal on the Saturday to a younger audience (and their parents), local food event company, ‘Food Rocks’, bring ‘The Little Nibble’, a new children’s food festival on Horsham Forum which will be full of havea-go activities designed to be both fun and educational. Sunday’s Big Nibble will feature the second Great

Horsham Bake Off on the Forum, along with an open air tea room and supporting stalls. Visitors to the Festival will be able to meander among the many vibrant stalls and shop for delicious breads, cheeses, cakes, confectionary, chutneys, beers and ciders plus many other tempting products. A fantastic range of mouthwatering street food is promised adding to the ever expanding range of restaurants, cafés, delis and many other specialist food shops that are making Horsham such an exciting destination for hungry visitors and serious food enthusiasts alike. Marion Carter from Horsham Markets said, “We are thrilled to be working with the Council again on the Big Nibble. This will be our fourth year bringing together local producers. Demand for stalls has been better than ever.” “Horsham has become a real food hub with our weekly local produce markets on Thursdays and Saturdays together with a fantastic choice of restaurants, specialist food shops and delis. The Big Nibble and the District’s Food and Drink Festival is a great opportunity to discover all that Horsham and the District has to offer.” To find out more about the markets, visit www.horshammarkets.co.uk Heather Pepper, Horsham District Council Photo: Sussex Faire will be present once again to tempt you!

Health and wellbeing

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Time to whip out the knitting needles and get crafty! Age UK and innocent launch The Big Knit

ge UK Horsham District is calling on nimble-fingered knitters across the district to whip out their wool and needles and create little woolly hats for the innocent Big Knit and help older people keep warm, safe and well in winter. The woolly hats will adorn innocent smoothie bottles, which will be sold in stores nationwide from February 2015. For each be-hatted smoothie sold, innocent will donate 25p to help support older people during winter. Age UK Horsham District is calling on local knitters to get as many hats as possible to them by 30th October and help make this a reality. Last year the people of Horsham District submitted over 1,700 hats. This year the local charity has a target of 4,000 which would raise £1,000 to support local residents. Janice Leeming, Chief Executive at Age UK Horsham District, said, “Winter can be a really difficult time of year for many older people, so it’s really important that local knitters get behind The Big Knit to help raise funds to support those in later life. The funds raised help to fund services like Information and Advice that last year unlocked over £1million in unclaimed benefits for people in the district or our Home Visiting service that arranges regular visitors to drop in on those who are isolated. Both services are completely free and extremely important, especially through winter. The Big Knit is one way that

people can contribute.’ One such committed knitter is Win Kurn (pictured). Win celebrated her 99th birthday in August and is partially sighted, but she doesn’t let this stop her taking part. She learns the patterns and produces the hats purely from memory. With the help of her daughter Carol, she has already knitted 50 hats ready for this year’s campaign. Knitters can find information and download patterns from www.ageukhorshamdistrict.org.uk or contact their community fundraiser on (01403) 260560 or email communityfundraiser@ ageukhorshamdistrict.org.uk. Non-knitters can become a Friend of Age UK Horsham District and setup a small regular donation. Use the details above for more information on this. You can post pictures of your knitted creations on www.facebook.co/ AgeUKHorshamDistrict then drop the hats into Age UK’s Lavinia House offices behind the Drill Hall on Denne Road by 30th October. You can also drop them at the Cloth Store in the Carfax or Knitters Corner on Bartholomew Way. Both of these shops are getting involved with the campaign this year so contact them for Big Knit sessions taking place. Lawrie Mallyon

The Care Comfort Company 1st Class Private Homecare for Retired Gentlefolk

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

Tina Montague, Registered Owner

CARE Personal care, medication care, nutritional care, practical care, holiday, palliative care, 24-hour care - not 15-minute care! COMFORT Cleaning, shopping, laundry, de-cluttering and organising, gardening duties, upkeep of domestic pets. COMPANY Company of Carer in home, lunch clubs, regular outings and day trips, transport to family and friends, weekends away and short breaks.

VACANCIES Great opportunities for experienced carers to become part of our team. Best pay rates guaranteed, flexible working hours, incentive scheme and holiday to win every month. Please email or call Tina.

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• Exercise & Weight Loss • Motivation & Support • Body Composition Analysis • All Ages & Abilities Welcome

Whether you want to lose weight or get fitter everyone is welcome at our friendly classes. Each class offers a private weigh-in and a choice of exercise styles. The weigh-in is optional and we have many members who come along just for the exercise. When you join you will receive a free portion plate, a nutritional guide and a 14-day menu plan to kick start your weight loss. Joining costs £22.50 and includes unlimited entry to all our classes for one month. We also offer weekly pay as you go options from £5.50 per week. Our Classes Traditional Aerobics – A 45-minute cardio workout including some mat based toning exercises, also includes a short motivational talk. Pilates – An hour of gentle toning exercise aimed at strengthening the core muscles and improving flexibility. Fitsteps – Designed by Natalie Lowe and Ian Waite from Strictly Come Dancing, a 45-minute class incorporating popular Dance rhythms like the Cha Cha Cha, Waltz, Tango, American Smooth, Quickstep, Jive and many more. Fitmix – An hour of fun using a blend of Aerobics, Latin and Ballroom dance steps. DAY MONDAY MONDAY TUESDAY

CLASS TYPE AEROBICS FITSTEPS PILATES

VENUE SHELLEY SCHOOL, BROADBRIDGE HEATH SHELLEY SCHOOL, BROADBRIDGE HEATH BILLINGSHURST CENTRE

TIME 6.00 - 7.15pm 7.15 - 8.00pm 6.00 - 7.00pm

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY

FITSTEPS FITMIX AEROBICS PILATES

BILLINGSHURST CENTRE BILLINGSHURST CENTRE BILLINGSHURST CENTRE BILLINGSHURST CENTRE

7.15 - 8.00pm 11.00am - 12.00 6.00 - 7.25pm 9.30 - 10.30am

Classes also run in Horsham on Monday & Thursday To find out more come along to any class or call your instructor Helen on 01403 Or visit our website www.freshstartfitness.today

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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:

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ife-saving charity Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance is appealing for cyclists to sign up for this year’s Double 100 Cycle Challenge and help save lives at night. The 100-mile or 100km bike ride is to be held on Sunday, 28th September, to mark the first anniversary of the launch of the night flying service. Last year’s event raised over £12,000 and organisers are aiming to double its success this year with two starting points at the helicopter bases at Marden and Redhill. Both new circular routes will include all counties covered by the Air Ambulance and this year’s Double 100 has kindly been backed by main sponsor Fidelity Worldwide Investment. Corporate Citizenship Manager Vicki Haxton said, “Fidelity is delighted to be supporting the Double 100 Cycle Challenge and helping to raise money for this incredibly worthy cause. “The air ambulance is a vital service in this area and we recognise the significant contribution they make towards saving lives in our community. We are looking forward to many of our employees participating in the event.” Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance launched

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his year will see the 32nd running of the Barns Green Half Marathon. At 11am on Sunday 28th September hundreds of runners will begin the 13mile race, streaming through Barns Green, Itchingfield, Christ’s Hospital and close to Southwater in what is one of the most scenic races in the country. Once again numerous charities, local organisations and youth groups are set to benefit from the event and this year’s chosen charity is Sussex Air Ambulance. This vital charity exists to relieve sick and injured people in South East England and surrounding areas by providing a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) and Air Ambulance Service for the benefit of the community. The service is an independent charitable healthcare provider working with the Ambulance Service. It is not part of the NHS and is funded almost entirely by voluntary donations. Community Fundraising Officer Michelle Woodland said, “We are extremely grateful to the organisers of the Barns Green Half Marathon for choosing us as their official charity for 2014. “Partnerships such as this are absolutely vital in order to raise the £6million per year we need to provide the service.” The Barns Green Half Marathon, which is once again sponsored by Berkeley Homes, appoints an official charity each year which collects money in the car-parks and on the Green on race day and the race committee is delighted to be able to support such an outstanding charity. One of the Barns Green Half Marathon’s partners, Christ’s Hospital School, is also supporting the Sussex Air Ambulance this year and pupils from the school will be collecting for the charity in the three main race car-parks on race day. The charity was established in 1989, originally as the Kent Air Ambulance Trust, to provide an air ambulance service for the people of Kent. 2005, saw the introduction

of doctors on board, and in 2007, the Trust expanded its service and launched a second helicopter to cover the counties of Surrey and Sussex. The Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance Trust’s state-of-the-art Helicopter Emergency Medical Service aircraft now operates 365 days a year, out of bases at Marden in Kent and Redhill in Surrey and are capable of delivering crews anywhere in its region within 20 minutes. Occasionally, weather prevents the helicopter flying, so the crews also have rapid response vehicles to maximise their availability. Each helicopter is crewed by an experienced Pilot, Doctor and Paramedic, who are trained in advanced pre-hospital care, which gives them the knowledge and skills necessary to assess and stabilise critically ill and injured adults and children. However, it is not just Sussex Air Ambulance that will benefit from the Barns Green Half Marathon. Each year hundreds of pounds are raised for different charities, local organisations and youth groups. Last year, the race raised around £15,000. In addition many of the runners taking part in the race also raise money for various charities and several local organisations, sports clubs and youth groups also receive donations for their help and support with the race organisation. Barns Green Half Marathon Chairman, Vernon Jennings commented, “We are delighted to have Sussex Air Ambulance as our official charity this year. This is a vital emergency service for our region and we hope that everyone who takes part in this year’s race or comes along to cheer on the runners will support the vital work that they do”. For more information on Sussex Air Ambulance, visit www.kssairambulance.org.uk Nigel Currie, Barns Green Half Marathon Committee

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A Good Read September’s selection from book reviewer Willow Coby The Night Circus — Erin Morgenstern “The circus arrives without warning… It is simply there when yesterday it was not.” So begins this adult fantasy novel. From the seductive opening you are drawn into the world of the circus. The mysterious circus owner, Prospero the Enchanter, otherwise known as Hector Bowen, is a magician and Le Cirque des Rêves is the greatest accomplishment of his career. Magic unfolds on every page as his circus and its assembled performers enchant and amaze its audience. Time moves differently in the circus, as the performers appear not to age. Acrobats perform without safety nets and the audience move from one spectacle to another, created by the illusionist who transforms tents on a whim. Fates intertwine as two young protégés must meet and compete on this unsuspecting stage. The ultimate bet will be decided after years of dedication and preparation. Set in America and Europe in the late 1800s this novel oozes with an era that never quite existed. A steampunk retelling of the Victorian age that you will wish you could visit. The language is poetic and evocative and you will find yourself longing for the day when the circus arrives near you without warning. You too will want to wear a red scarf and join the rêveurs.

Magic Tree House: Valley of the Dinosaur — Mary Pope Osborne Time travel. A quest to solve. Exciting adventures. This book for young readers who are growing in confidence has all of these and much more. The first of a series of books, it follows the adventures of Jack and Annie as they discover a magic treehouse in their neighbourhood. As the story begins Jack and Annie are chasing an imaginary monster into a nearby wood when they stumble across a solitary treehouse. Curiosity getting the better of them, they decide to explore and inside they find wonderful collection of books. Jack is drawn to a dinosaur book and before they know it the two children are transported back to the time of the dinosaurs. Full of fascinating facts this book will appeal to any budding palaeontologist. At ten chapters this is a nice introduction to reading without seeming too daunting. The sentence structure can be repetitive and simplistic, but I am assured by young readers that this is not a problem! There are currently sixteen books available in the series covering different time periods and geographic locations. These along, with an interactive website, promise to engage and educate young readers for many a long school holiday.

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

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Music for a Summer’s Evening at St Nicolas a Success!

n Thursday 24th July a concert was held in St Nicolas Church, Itchingfield (as advertised in July’s Village Tweet) to raise funds for the provision of kitchen and toilet facilities in the church. The weather was fine, the newly repaired church was decorated with displays of seasonal flowers and candles and an audience of 58 experienced a diverse selection of captivating and entertaining music. Everyone was welcomed by Mr David Redston who thanked all for contributing to the next venture for the church. He also thanked the performers and David and Pippa Heritage of Barns Green Village Stores for their sponsorship of the refreshments. He congratulated and thanked the fundraising and florist teams who had supported Pip McBean in making the event possible. There followed a selection of delicate and expressive guitar solos from around the world, performed by Mark Jennings of Christ’s Hospital. Mark played compositions by Villa Lobos, Astor Piazzolla, Silvius L Weiss, JS Bach, an arrangement by Bonnel of a concerto by Aranquez, the Fandanguillo by Turina and finally the well known ‘Recuerdos De La Alhambra’ by Tarrega. His playing

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nspired and organised by Tony Priestley, the outgoing President, the Billingshurst Rotary Club have been running a competition throughout the summer, in twelve local schools, in association with Newbridge Nurseries. The Rotary Club gave each school a tyre, a folder donated by Staples, and money to spend on a complete caterpillar hatching kit, while Nigel Wait of Newbridge Nurseries gave each school an identical packet of seeds for flowers to attract butterflies, and donated a shield to be awarded to the winner. The winning school was Shipley which will also receive £100 to spend on books, and Nigel, who was a judge along with Eric Clark, has kindly donated a voucher for £50 to the runner up at Slinfold, with further

vouchers worth £25 to William Penn and Ingfield Manor Schools. When the judges arrived at Ingfield Manor, they were delighted to realise that the Painted Lady Butterflies were about to be released. When asked why they had taken so long we were told that the children had enjoyed the whole process so much that they had sent off for a second kit. The raised bed meant that the children in wheelchairs could help tend the flowers, and they had also had an input into the folder logging the progress of the caterpillars through to when the butterflies were released. For information on Billingshurst Rotary Club ring Secretary John Jones (01403) 783392 or visit www.billingshurst-rotary.net Helen Abbott

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t may seem early to begin planning next year’s spring and summer colour, but it is essential to get bulbs planted this month (with the exception of Tulips which should be planted in November). The history of bulbs can almost be traced back to the beginning of man, when they would most certainly have been used as food. We know that the ancient Egyptians grew onions and that potatoes (technically tubers) have been cultivated in South America for thousands of years. I wonder what these early people would think to the use of our ornamental onions, such as Allium ‘Pinball Wizard’, grown for their show stopping flowers! Most of the usual subjects including Allium bulbs can be planted right now, and range in price from the very cheap tiny bulbs of Allium sphaerocephalon, to the more rare and expensive giant heads of Allium schubertii. Most kinds of Alliums enjoy a position in full sun, but if you have a very dry and shaded border such as that under a large tree, then try Allium ursinum, more commonly known as wild garlic. Its beautiful lush, low growing green foliage makes a great foil for a woodland setting, as well as producing a mass of white globular flowers borne on short stems. When buying and planting bulbs, try and follow these general rules: • Wear gloves when handling, as some are toxic and can cause skin irritations. • Try and buy them loose so you can feel them.

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Give each a gentle squeeze and check they are firm. Reject any which are not, or appear to have shrivelled, and those showing any sign of mould (normally grey/blue in colour). • Reject any showing excess signs of growth, with either long or pale stems. Bulbs should not be showing any sign of growth, but a short tip is acceptable. • Damaged or split bulbs should not be selected. • Plant using a bulb planter, allowing a hole twice the diameter of the bulb and about three times the depth, but I would advise to research it as each variety is different. • Place a little bone meal in the hole for good root development. Bulbs can also be grown from seed. They take a good few years to flower, around five in my experience, but it’s very satisfying when they finally do and you can even have a go at cross pollinating to make your own varieties. Other favourites of mine are: Tulip ‘Prinses Irene’. An exquisite orange and purple flower. Narcissus ‘Thalia’. A white and scented daffodil. Galtonia. An imposing 60cm tall with grass like foliage and a 90cm high flower spike in white. Chionodoxa. With around 10 blue blooms per stalk, this is a small but cheery bulb. Lee Bestall www.inspiredgardens.net Photo: Tulip ‘Prinses Irene’: exquisite colours

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ne of the most important purchases you will make after buying a horse is the tack. Tack is the collective name for the saddle, bridle, boots and other equipment your horse wears on a day-to-day basis for being ridden, driven or lunged. Traditional tack used to always be made of leather but nowadays there are many synthetic alternatives on the market which are easier to care for and cheaper to buy. Saddles. These may be made of leather, synthetic materials or even a mixture of both, the decision on which to purchase is a personal one, for a rider just hacking a few times a week with an odd local show may want to buy a synthetic saddle, whereas a showing buff would go for a more traditional leather style. Saddles also come in many different styles, from general purpose ideal for horses and riders doing a little bit of riding in many disciplines, to specialised close contact jumping saddles, there are also dressage saddles designed to hold the rider in the best position, and endurance saddles designed for comfort during long stints of riding. The most important thing to consider when purchasing a saddle is to make sure it fits both horse and rider. Owners are strongly advised to consult a professional saddle fitter before purchasing a saddle as a mistake can be painful, both in terms of the horse’s back and the owner’s wallet. Secondhand saddles can be reflocked to fit another horse provided the tree is the correct shape for the horse’s back, and new saddles can be made to measure from scratch. Make sure you try your new saddle thoroughly if you intend to jump, then jump in it while you try it, you don’t want to find out it slithers up the horses neck on landing after buying it! Please avoid buying cheap new saddles from internet auction sites; these are very cheaply made abroad and are horrific quality with some even verging on dangerous. Look for good quality well known makes if buying secondhand. Bridles. Again, these can be leather or synthetic and quality can vary hugely. As with saddles, avoid very cheap imported leather, the dye will often come out when it rains or the horse is sweaty as well as the leather stretching after use. Many tack shops sell decent quality English leather bridles at reasonable prices, and synthetic

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Who likes a tipple? 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.

hey say that over the last couple of decades or so we have become something of a nation of wine drinkers. I would argue that for donkey’s years we have imbibed this product of fermentation. It’s just that years ago we made the stuff ourselves. I refer of course to the ‘art’ of brewing Home Made Wine. Now, this liquid comes in many forms. It can, with luck, have the taste of heaven in its fruity depths, with the aroma and crystal clarity of the vintners finest. On the other hand though, it can deliver the feeling that your tonsils are under attack from a Brillo pad and your taste buds have surrendered to the inevitable and ceased permanently to function. Mind you, that doesn’t stop you finishing the bottle off, knowing full well that in the morning you will be convinced that your tongue has swollen to such an extent that it no longer really fits in your mouth, and you are probably going blind. I used to partake in the adventure myself. Years ago when finances were tight the cheapest way of obtaining the delights of the bottle was to attempt to make the stuff myself. It was great fun, and just on the odd occasion my efforts were not too bad. I do recall a rather tasty concoction that had as its main ingredient the saved contents of a multitude of tea-pot dregs. (This was of course before the days of the tea bag.) These were infused together with a cascade of sultanas, sugar and hot water. This was delicately sloshed into a spare bucket and a slice of toast which had been topped with yeast was floated on the surface. The whole thing was then relegated to the warmth of the airing cupboard and prayers were offered to Bacus. A few days later the toast was removed and the murky sludge that sat there gently emanating soft bubbles of encouragement was viewed with some distain. However, hope springs eternal, and after a week or so it started to settle to something more promising. It was gently syphoned off into bottles and the gore that remained in the bucket’s base

was discarded a safe distance from the house. It eventually tasted rather good! Ginger beer is another hazardous journey to be enjoyed by the more carefree amongst us. This stuff is first of all brewed in the normal ‘home’ way but is bottled before the liquid has finished its ‘working’. This is so the beer can continue to ferment in the bottle, thus producing the high fizz that this drink is notorious for. The accepted way is to use ex-lemonade bottles in the vain hope that they can take the alarming pressure that can build up. The bottle is then wrapped in a towel or blanket – just in case – and then stuffed under the bed as a further precaution. The resulting gurgles, rumbles and assorted noises that vibrate around the bedroom in the middle of the night can then safely be blamed on the brew, rather than the brewer, when the accusing elbow in the back hits you in the early hours. The odd bottle that reaches detonation point is also a sure way of livening up a long night as the bed lifts slightly to accommodate the pressure wave that is released inside the wrappings of the towel. My mother-in-law was a brewer too. Her most memorable effort was one that she made while still not quite up to Chevalier de Home Brew standard. The main ingredient is lost in the mists of time, but she added dried fruits to the mix to give body and sweetness while the fermentation took place. Once the airing cupboard had ceased to gurgle to any passing body, the liquid was strained off and the residual fruit was taken down the garden and deposited into the chicken run. It was only later in the day that she ventured down the path to investigate the row that was emanating from the run. You know the old adage about headless chickens – these were legless too. Completely sozzled. Squawking and falling over in equal amounts as they enjoyed all the benefits that only a good home brew can offer. Pickled chicken… now there’s a novelty. So, dear friends, have a go, get brewing. They say you can use virtually anything. Try it. P.S. I refuse to accept responsibility for any damage to person or property that may occur in the preparation of any such concoctions. So there! John Nash

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Living with Laika – ‘Grazing!’

t’s amazing what some warmth and longer daylight hours can do to our plant life. Woodland tracks are becoming overgrown and lost, whole vistas are screened by green foliage and Laika can remain hidden from view for long periods as she scouts the landscape. Everything is in leaf and flower and the starkness of our holly and ivy winter countryside has disappeared. Pink-flowered blackberry bushes now cast protruding, prickly skeletal fingers into paths and tracks scratching, snagging clothes and fur. Our walkways are similarly blighted by these grabbing nasties which poke through hedges and shrubs restricting movement and narrowing passage. Take a stroll and see how overgrown our neighbourhood is with thick unkempt verges and a myriad of plant species sprouting from kerbs and drains! At the same time, homeowners appear to be unaware of their responsibilities as bushes push out from prim lawns thrusting unwanted foliage into pedestrian legs and providing extra target practice for dogs! The council needs to regain this land and attempt to oversee the work of the sub-contractors who fleetingly wave mowers and trimmers over our

road margins. Of course all of this extra vegetation does provide Laika with a selection of mouth-watering salad as we amble along. Not content with her frozen chicken wings breakfast and a healthy 1.2kg tin of tripe mix with a mixer for supper, Laika enjoys a snack of succulent leaves during the day and appears to be quite picky about the species of plant providing the delicacy and indeed is discerning about where she sources her veg from! She clearly prefers organic produce free from fertilizers and pesticides and obviously that which is untainted by male dog urine – Yuk! Yes, she will quite happily spend a few minutes imitating ruminants and foraging for a particular goody. I believe that her fondness for grass and leaves is perfectly normal and may even be a nutritional necessity and so I will continue to let her graze. As I mentioned in my last piece, Laika does receive lots of compliments as we take to the streets – “He’s lovely…”, “Isn’t he handsome…” and “How old is he?” Poor Laika – she must be quite mixed-up! At least she can go into Austen’s and get a treat! Ron Myal

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illingshurst Primary School’s pupils, staff and their families enjoyed a record breaking Summer Fun Day on 5th July, raising £9,336 for the school. The total surpassed all expectations and will go towards the current development programme for the grounds, extending the recently installed play-zone for the children. The day was packed with lots of activities for all the family, from a giant 100ft assault course to the much anticipated Head Teacher and Deputy Bungee Run Challenge (top photo), with Miss Nicholls (deputy) this year’s winner . Entertainment was provided by the Billingshurst Dance Troop, with a performance of Michael Jackson’s Thriller, and the school choir as well as Country Dancing. Visitors enjoyed smoothies from the Bike-It team (on a specially adapted ‘smoothie-bike’) provided by Fresh, Jengers Mead’s new grocery shop, as well as a variety of vegetarian food from local businesses Gingers Kitchen and Billy’s on the Road.

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uly and August were the first couple of months that new fire fighters Tim and Matt (introduced in July’s Village Tweet) were able to respond to fire calls after successfully passing their training courses in July. With a few ‘shouts’ under their belts it didn’t take long for them to see what a fire can really do… One early Sunday morning we attended a house fire in Pulborough along with our neighbouring fire station at Storrington. At first, it was thought that the owners were still inside but after crews searched the building, it was identified that they were actually on holiday. This highlights the importance of telling a trusted neighbour that you are away, not only to keep an eye on the property but, if the worst happens and a fire breaks out, to help us gather as much information as we can on arrival. Training is all very well but now Tim and Matt

could see how violently fire can spread and they were shocked once the fire was under control and the damage soon started to become visible. A fire is always upsetting, but especially so when you return from holiday to find your house firedamaged, not to mention the damage that the water from our our hoses inevitably causes. Next up for the ‘new boys’ is our second Charity Car Wash of the year being held at Billingshurst Fire Station on Saturday 13th September from 10am4pm. Please come along and support a great charity that relies heavily on fundraising events to look after injured fire fighters and their families. We look forward to seeing you then. Nothing too muddy please! Dan Game Training is thorough and ongoing at Billingshurst Fire Station. Photo: Grahame Pearson

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ou might ask yourself why there is such a strange title this month; if not, it doesn’t matter, I’ll tell you anyway. They all happen in the same place – the allotment patch of the little farm near Billingshurst. Up until the end of June you might remember the chickens roamed that area, queens of all they surveyed. Although the vegetable gardens were protected with walls of netting, they took devilish glee in breaching the walls in some way or another. That roaming came to an abrupt halt. Nature intervened. (“Thank God,” said Nanny fervently.) Because the mowers and strimmer were away for repair, the grass in that area had grown very tall, and the chickens loved it. They laid eggs in it, scratched it up and hid in it. One day Blackie was ‘lost’ for half a day but was found hiding behind the compost bin. But the long grass also hid a cunning and hungry fox. From her house Nanny could hear A GREAT COMMOTION of hens swearing and clucking at the top of their voices from the vege allotment. She paid no attention. (She was a city slicker after all). When she finally came out, one of the brown hens had disappeared. The next day there was another cacophony from the hens’ area. This time Nanny came out pronto but was too late. There was no sign of Figgy Pudding save for a trail of feathers into next door’s paddock. Izzy was broken hearted as she had chosen poor Figgy. A day or two later one of the remaining brown hens, traumatised by the events, clucked her last and was buried reverently by Izzie in the corner of the chicken run. The solitary hen was joined a week or so later by two more browns and two Figgy Pudding lookalikes bought at the Ardingly Smallholders Show. Everyone was pleased when they began to lay the very next day, albeit with rather small eggs. Now the chickens were no longer roaming, Nanny decided she had better weed the onion patch she had spent hours protecting with frames and vast swathes of black netting. Because she had made the frames too low, and she couldn’t be bothered crawling under to keep the ground free (not to mention risking being photographed in the process by Gary!), the weeds had ‘taken over’. She wished she’d heard the Bible parable about the weeds and wheat before she started, because pulling up the

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t’s fairly common that we get a call from a customer who needs help with their computer and as is normally the case when computers go wrong – it’s always urgent. And as much as we try to get to our customers as quickly as we can (for local customers we aim for same day, for those further afield it’s 24 hours), it’s not always possible to get to them straight away. However, there are times when we can respond and help within minutes and that’s by using remote desktop software. And it’s secure. We can’t just log in whenever we feel like it, you have to give us access each time. Anyway, for lots of reasons, we think remote desktop software is pretty useful and so we have put together a list of what we think are three of the best out there. Teamviewer. This supports Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Android, and iOS, and is free for personal use and it’s our favourite for ease of use. It sports useful features like wake-on-LAN to wake up a sleeping computer and put it back to sleep when you’re finished, file transfer capabilities, clipboard passthrough, support for connecting from mobile devices like phones or tablets, and more. Chrome Remote Desktop. This supports Windows and Mac OS X (and Linux, sort of), and is completely free for personal and commercial use.

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It’s essentially a Chrome app that you have to install in Chrome on any computer you want to connect to. You’ll have to be logged in to Chrome on any computer you want to connect to as well, which is a bit of a pain, but the great thing is that it runs in your browser, is super-easy to set up, and it’s remarkably fast. It’s not packed with additional features, but if all you need is to do some quick, cross-platform troubleshooting or access some files remotely, it’s fast and free, and uses a web browser you probably already have installed. Microsoft Remote Desktop (RDC). Microsoft’s RDC protocol uses existing technologies within the operating system to give remote administrators the ability to connect from anywhere they need to, access their files, troubleshoot problems, or work with files and applications as though they were using the remote device. Enabling RDC on your home server and connecting directly to it over your LAN is much easier than downloading and setting up a third party tool. So if you find you need some IT support in a hurry, the first step is to see if we can help you remotely. Just call and we’ll be happy to see what we can do. Bax Computer Services (www.baxcomputers.co.uk)

Cranleigh Camera Club Do you enjoy taking photographs? If so, why not come along to Cranleigh Camera Club when its new season begins on 25th September. This first evening will be an informal one where you can find out more about what we do and how our programme may help you improve both your technical knowledge and technique. A few members will bring along some recent work, and you can find out more about the club over some refreshments. Don’t expect to be taught how to use your camera – though we’ll try to help you – but through talks, demonstrations and friendly critiques of your work you can learn to improve your photographic skills. It matters not whether you use a compact or more complicated camera, your mobile or a top of the range DSLR, everyone can improve. Just remember – photography should be fun! Meetings take place at the Baptist Church Hall, 262 High Street, Cranleigh, GU6 8RT at 8pm. There is plenty of free parking. Take a look at www.cranleighcameraclub.co.uk for further information including the forthcoming programme. Ann Smith, ARPS Publicity Secretary, Cranleigh Camera Club

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Wey & Arun Canal Trust launch bridge appeal

he Wey & Arun Canal Trust (WACT) has already restored a section of canal near Alfold, in Surrey, on the summit (highest) level next to Dunsfold Park airfield. Their next aim is to replace the causeway with a new bridge which at present blocks the through navigation for boats. But before that can happen the Trust needs to raise £700,000 and carry out some major engineering work. WACT hopes to raise £180,000 of the target for the Compasses Bridge project by the end of this year so that work to replace the existing concrete causeway can start on site in April 2015. “The initial funding target will allow us to complete the design and planning work and choose our contractor,” explains WACT chairman Sally Schupke. “We will then need to raise the next £290,000 by September next year to fund the construction phase and the final £230,000 to complete demolition and landscaping work that will enable us to reopen the navigation.” Completion of the project will result in a further 2km of

the canal being restored and create more opportunities for trip boats and for boating events. According to Sally, the work will also enhance the ‘green corridor’ and is all part of the Trust’s strategy to make significant progress in Surrey. “While the total cost of this work is a large sum, we are staging it over more than two years to match the sequence of construction and to maximise our opportunities to draw on a wide range of funding sources,” said Sally. If you would like to contribute to this element of the restoration being undertaken by WACT, which is one of three major projects currently underway, donations can be made via the website – www.weyandarun.co.uk or by sending a cheque payable to ‘Compasses Bridge appeal’, WACT, The Granary, Flitchfold Farm, Loxwood, West Sussex RH14 0RH. Cheques payable to ‘Wey & Arun Canal’ please. Sally Schupke, Chairman, WACT www.weyandarun.co.uk

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•Rainbow Toddlers •Lunch Club – fortnightly •Sandra Wilson School of Dance & Performing Arts •Tae Kwon Do •Ballroom Dancing Tuesday •Table Tennis •Help & Co – for those over 65 •Pilates •Short Mat Bowls •Weightwatchers •Fitsteps Wednesday •Badminton •Musical Friends •Cardio workout •Messy Church •Cardio Fitness •Short Mat Bowls •Rock Choir Thursday •Badminton •Help & Co – for those over 65 •Zumba •Yoga •Ballroom Dancing •Ballet for Adults •Ballet for Mums & Todlers •Pilates Friday •Lifestyle Fitness •Italian •Tai Chi for over 55s •Monthly Film Night Saturday •Infinity Gymnastics •Crafty Snippets – fortnightly adult craft classes •Quarterly Stamp Fair •Billingshurst Family Church Sunday

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Exciting and haunting jazz melodies from Us & them… Over a decade ago a four-piece band called Us consisted of four of the finest musicians in the country…possibly the world… they were: Herbie Flowers, Big Jim Sullivan, Derek Austin and Malcolm Mortimore. Sadly, Big Jim is no longer with us but the remaining three are and have regrouped to bring us a series of concerts at the Billingshurst Centre. Us & them… will feature Herbie, Derek and Malcolm along with some special guests in concert at the Billingshurst Centre, box office number: 01403 787690

Billi-Biz The Show Thursday 16 October 2014 – 10.30am - 3.30pm BilliBiz – The Show is a free to attend Business to Business event showcasing the diverse range of businesses, products and services in and around Billingshurst. The event welcomes businesses from a cross-section of industries, and remains more committed than ever in providing you with everything needed to improve, evolve and expand your business. Book your place now at www.billibiztheshow.co.uk

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DAME VERA LY LYNN TRUST AUTUMN QUIZ Billingshurst Community and Conference Centre

Bring along a group of friends for a fun night out and test your knowledge.

7.00pm (7.30pm star tart) t)

£10 to include fish & chips (vegetarian option available) £6 to bring your own supper

Licensed bar Maximum 6 per

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ADVERTISERS INDEX September 2014 A-Team Mechanics............................38 Abby’s Grooming Parlour ..................32 A/c’s Direct, Accounting ......................7 ADC Appliances ................................22 AG Plumbing & Heating ....................25 All About Kitchens.............................23 Anderson Rowntree Solicitors...........42 Apex Aerials ......................................21 Appaloosa Upholstery.......................19 Arun Valley Pharmacy.......................17 Ballet Classes by Jennie Peel...........17 Barefoot Fitness ................................15 Bax Computers .................................41 Biji Property Services........................23 Billingshurst Dental Practice .............14 Billingshurst Leisure Centre ..............12 Billingshurst Osteopaths ...................11 Billingshurst Parish Council...............43 Billingshurst Service, Repair & MOT Centre...................................39 Brazier Building Solutions .................25 Care Comfort Company ......................9 Caroline Phillips, Mary Kaye Skin Care & Cosmetics .................15 Cracknell Pit-Draffen, Estate Agent .........................................OBC Cubitt & West, Estate Agent................4 Davis Foot Care Clinic ......................13 Delta Decor .......................................27

Dame Vera Lynn Trust.................39, 46 Falcon/Willetts Equine Feeds............33 Fishers Farm Park.............................37 Flackwoods Solicitors..........................8 Flow-serve, Plumbing, Drainage, Heating..........................................19 Fowlers, Estate Agent .........................3 Fresh Start, Fitness & Nutrition.........10 GB Glazing........................................21 GJ Coles, Builder ..............................19 Goring Road Carpet Centre..............23 Hallam Trim, Window Cleaning .........23 Hamilton Cole, TV & Satellite Equipment .....................................27 HJS Land Services ...........................30 Holly Boilers ......................................27 Home Interior Painting Services .......21 J&G Electrical....................................24 Jonathan Carter Tree Surgery...........29 KB Private Hire..................................16 KJ Lammas Plumbing & Heating ......56 Lee’s Locks .......................................21 Mac’s Private Hire .............................39 Mansell McTaggart, Estate Agent .......6 Miss Mop Domestic Cleaning ...........28 Mrs Muscle Domestic Cleaning ........24 MW Wingate Painting & Decorating..28 N Francis Electrical Ltd .....................21 NHS Give Blood ................................13

Odd Job.............................................24 Oven Rescue ....................................26 Ovens & More ...................................19 Painting Nature Subjects...................40 Pest B Off..........................................22 Pest Man ...........................................29 Pet Pooch Boutique...........................36 PJM, Building & Property Maintenance..................................27 Pride & Groom Mobile Grooming......35 Queens Head Pub ..............................5 Rebecca Beauty Therapist................15 REM Landscapes..............................30 Re-Nu Kitchens .................................23 Robert’s Garden Enterprise ..............31 Simon Hutton Acupunture.................17 Southwater Cycles ............................13 Sumners Ponds...............................IBC Sussex & Surrey Tree Services.........30 Sussex Carpet Brokers .....................20 Sussex Towing Brackets....................39 Tip Top Tutors....................................37 Totally Garage Doors ........................28 Village Nurseries...............................31 West Sussex Electrics.......................19 Willows Cattery .................................32 Worthing Model Railway Club...........16 Woodpeckers, House & Garden Building & Maintenance ................18

SUMNERS PONDS

Chapel Road, Barns Green, Horsham, RH13 0PR www.sumnersponds.co.uk www.cafebythelake.co.uk

FISHERY AND CAMPSITE

Enjoy breakfast, lun nch or dinner in beau eautiful surroundings next to the lake. Homemade and locally sourced. d Restaurant style menu with daily specials!

Newly refurbished Café and bar area! Fully licenced bar selling a wide range of popular wines, beers and spirits.

Peroni, Kozel DQG /RFDO .LQJV Ale on tap! Open for evening meals and drinks from the bar until 10.30pm Tuesday to Sunday.

Everyone welcome! Regular live music in a gorgeous setting plus extra special events! Please check website and Facebook for all upcoming events. Current Opening Hours Mondays 8am ¨ 5pm Tuesday ¨ Sunday 8am ¨ 10.30pm Food Service Monday 8am ¨ 3pm Tuesday ¨ Sunday 8am ¨ 3pm/6pm ¨ 9pm

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