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September 2015

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

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s I write this (mid-August) the nights are beginning to draw in and the schools will soon be reopening.

However, summer is clinging on with a vengeance and there is a plethora of events listed in our What’s On pages – nearly three pages of them in fact!

We are very lucky that we have so many very special events in our area. We have just had the Loxwood Joust of course (I went to this with my family and had a most enjoyable day) while this month’s regulars include the Barns Green Half Marathon, Billingshurst Fireworks and the Wisborough Green Balloon Festival.

Grahame Cover: The annual spectacle of the Wisborough Green Hot Air Balloon Festival. Booking is now open, limited places available. See page 17 Photo: Brian Smith (from Bill McKinnon’s balloon) Food & drink Essence of Asia Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Recipe: Stuffed baked peppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 The Big Nibble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Queens Head Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Health & wellbeing Billingshurst Leisure Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Care Comfort Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Davis Foot Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Health & Wellbeing Roadshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Jim Hills Sports Warehouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Fresh Start Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Billingshurst Dental Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Billingshurst Osteopaths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Carl & Sarah Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Rebecca Beauty Theapist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Coco’s Hair Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IBC About the house Fowlers, Estate Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Cubitt & West, Estate Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Furniture Emporium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 1A Acclaim Carpet Cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Hamilton Cole, TV & Satellite Equipment . . . . . . . .17 MW Wingate Painting & Decorating . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Oven Rescue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Goring Road Carpets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Home & Dry Cleaning & Domestic Services . . . . . .19 Home Interior Painting Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Shisa Gas & Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 PJM, Building & Property Maintenance . . . . . . . . .20 C&H Fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Fletchrics Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 GB Glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Terry Clohessy Painter & Decorator . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Sussex Carpet Brokers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 AC Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Arunside Building & Roofing Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 PB Overington Electrical Contractor . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Apex Aerials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Delta Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Flow-Serve Plumbing, Drainage, Heating . . . . . . . .24 Holly Boilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Ron Osborne Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Sussex Surrey Doors & Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Brazier Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Oven Revival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Pro Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Surrey Cleaning Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Gasworks Heating & Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 GJ Coles Builder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Miss Mop Domestic Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 N Francis Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Sussex Chimney Sweeping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Biji Property Services Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Lee’s Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Ovens and More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 1A Acclaim Hard Floor Cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Jef Wilson, Painter & Decorator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Tailor-Made Curtains & Blinds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Totally Garage Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 KJ Lammas Plumbing & Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Re-Nu Kitchens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Woodpeckers House & Garden Maintenance . . . . .32 Cracknell Pitt-Draffen, Estate Agent . . . . . . . . . .OBC Little Tweeters!

Yvonne Fleece: Magnus & Dog School . . . . . . . . .40 Barry Hearnshaw, Maths Tutor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 The Weald School: A level results . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

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Clayton Turner Trees & Gardens Petworth Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Jonathan Carter Tree Surgery . . .

Sussex & Surrey Tree Services .

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Features Brian Thompson, WW2 evacuee, Part 3 . . . . . . . . . .8 A Good Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Bax Computing: Making your iPad work for you . . .42 Miscellaneous Professional Services & Businesses Virtual Flight Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Flackwoods Solicitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Southwater Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Airworks (Wisborough Green Balloon Festival) . . .17 Worthing Model Railway Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 South Coast Mighty Hike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Pest Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 ABC Animal Sanctuary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Billidogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Pride & Groom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Lindsay, Dog Walker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Willows Cattery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Arun Veterinary Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Bax Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 JML Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 A/c’s Direct, Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Community/Out & About/Farming/Smallholding Wey & Arun Canal Trust: Heritage Walks . . . . . . . .18 Billingshurst Fireworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Dame Vera Lynn Trust: Quiz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Age UK Horsham: The Big Knit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Cotillion Folk Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 John Nash’s Column: Top Gear… my version . . . .28 Michaela Giles’ Diary of a Smallholder . . . . . . . . . .30 Black Tie Ball for Breast Cancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Keep Kirdford & Wisborough ‘Green’: Boxal Bridge .36 Olive Tree Reconciliation Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Billingshurst Fire Station: Open Day . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Billingshurst Parish Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Our Community Volunteers: Natalie Evans . . . . . . .50 Games and quizzes Crossword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 11 Spot the Difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37, 43 Equine SPR Centre’s page: Safety first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Banks Logs & Fencing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Motoring and Private Hire KB Private Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

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Stuffed Baked Peppers METHOD

Preparation time: 30 minutes.

Cooking time: 1 hour. Serves 6

1. Preheat the oven to 170°C/Gas Mark 6. Lightly oil a 9x13 inch/23 x33 cm baking tray; set aside.

2. Heat oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally until transparent, 8 to 10 minutes approx.

3. Add mushrooms and cook until softened.

Add carrots and chopped peppers, fry until just softened, then add parsley and spinach. Let spinach wilt then stir in cinnamon, cumin and cooked quinoa and toss gently to combine.

4. Add cashews and season with salt and pepper, then cook for 2 minutes more. Set aside to let filling cool until just warm.

5. Divide quinoa mixture among remaining 6 peppers, gently packing it down to fully fill each pepper. Top each pepper with its reserved top then arrange them upright in prepared pan.

6. Cover snugly with foil and bake for approximately 1 hour, checking halfway through, until peppers are tender and juicy and filling is hot throughout. Transfer to plates and serve.

INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp olive oil, plus more for oiling the pan 1 small red onion, finely chopped 8oz/225g mushrooms, finely diced 1 large carrot, finely diced or grated 7 peppers, any colour or mixed colours: 1 cored, seeded and chopped finely; 6 cored and seeded with the tops removed and reserved Large handful or flat-leaved parsley, chopped Large handful baby spinach 1½ tsp ground cinnamon ¾ tsp ground cumin 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and cooked according to package directions ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp ground black pepper ½ cup roasted cashews

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Big Nibble launches month-long Food and Drink Festival

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orsham town centre will once again become the centre for quality local produce and all manner of food and drink fun on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th of September when the Big Nibble makes a welcome return to launch the month-long 2015 Food and Drink Festival.

If you describe yourself as a food aficionado and you know the difference between Rigatoni and Canneroni or maybe you can taste the difference between a red and Golden Delicious apple, then this is the food festival for you.

Horsham’s famous Carfax markets explode into the Big Nibble markets throughout the weekend with an amazing variety of specialist local vendors showcasing their produce from all over West Sussex.

You will get the chance to meet and talk with producers who really know and care for their products and offer something the supermarkets don’t.

While you’re in the Carfax on the Saturday, make sure to stop and watch the live cookery theatre which will be host to multiple local and Michelin Star chefs who will be giving us some top tips and insight into cooking with some of the best food ingredients.

New this year, the International Food Festival will be an event to entertain you with food from around the world. On the Sunday, East Street, Market Square and Piries Place will be the place for those of us who just love to eat. Many

of the town’s fabulous restaurants will meet to display their unique characters with a range of free tasters and goodies plus some great entertainment, all coaxing you into trying something new.

The local Horsham restaurant’s chefs will also have an opportunity to show off their skills with: • The brand new ‘Fun with Food Kitchen’ showcase in Piries Place, • The Mamma Carmela’s Pizza Challenge, • The Crates Local Produce and Café team Omelette Speed Challenge.

These shows will also be interlaced with various demonstrations of the skills that go into the preparation of your food and drink in Horsham’s leading restaurants and bars.

Returning for double the fun this year is the Little Nibble children’s food festival which will run for two days over the festival. So for those with smaller mouths to feed and entertain, make sure to head to the Forum as Food Rocks will again have plenty of children’s activities and fun that will keep them amused over the Big Nibble weekend. A special street food section will also feature to ensure older tastebuds are kept entertained as well.

If you’re a lover of food and are all about supporting local businesses, this is a festival that you cannot afford to miss.

See www.facebook.com/horshamtimewellspent for all the latest updates on the Big Nibble and all the other positive Horsham news.

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WW2 Evacuee

From London to West Sussex Recollections of Brian Thompson, Wartime Evacuee – Part 3 Continued from last month… e soon settled in, Pat Shannon shared a room with Elsie London, Mr and Mrs London had the centre bedroom and John Shannon and myself shared a double bed with Jack London. When Jack turned 18 he was called up into the army and I think he joined the Tank Corps. Pat moved into his place and Elsie got her own room back. We mostly went to bed as it grew dark and rose when it turned light but we did have a candle in the bedroom should we need it. Downstairs was lit by two or three oil lamps. Mrs London would do her ironing using a primus stove.

She had two flat irons that she heated up and when hot she would put one of them into a chrome shoe and iron away. When that iron cooled down she would replace it with the hot one from the primus stove and so on. A bit primitive you may think but resourceful and surprisingly efficient.

I don’t’ remember much about the food we ate, I know there wasn’t much of it as of course food was rationed and quantities were quite meagre.

However, living in the countryside had advantages: we ate quite a lot of rabbit and we would enjoy going out with neighbouring adults with their ferrets to catch Sunday lunch. I do recall that when we came home from school the three of us would be given tea which consisted of bread and margarine and homemade jam and sometimes cake. We were allowed either margarine on our bread or jam – one or the other but not both.

Let’s see what I remember about school. We went to school in Coolham, a village about two and a half miles away, a much shorter walk than the previous one at Shipley. We walked of course, there being no alternative, how long it took us I don’t know but we were always there in time for lessons.

Whatever the weather we would walk through it – rain, snow it didn’t matter. Sometimes in the winter the road would flood at Slaughter Bridge but we always got through. We had a bit of trouble with the local kids in the beginning, they chided us on our cockney accents but we soon became integrated, funnily enough when I returned to London in 1943 or 1944 I went home with a very broad Sussex accent that my mother found difficult to understand. I didn’t find school in the country challenging, there was

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one large classroom separated by a curtain, underelevens on one side and twelve-to-fourteens on the other. I always had the feeling that we were not pushed enough and that the teachers were just keeping us occupied until we went back home.

As I won a scholarship to grammar school in 1944 it seems as if they did a good job after all.

I seem to remember that in our spare time we played out in the fields and woods where we spent a lot of time climbing trees. What we did if the weather was bad I have no idea; it didn’t seem to rain as much in those days. We would sometimes visit the farm up the road where Mr Fisher would give us little jobs to do like raking the yard. He fascinated me because he had a white beard but without a moustache, I had never seen anyone like that before. He had a party trick that entertained us when he was milking the cows. He had about half a dozen cats that would sit close by and he would squirt milk from the cow straight into the mouths of the waiting cats, one at a time and in perfect order.

Who needed television! I don’t remember having holidays from school and we certainly didn’t celebrate Christmas.

We had no idea how the war was going, we just lived our lives from day to day. My mother used to come down on the train for the day to visit me every three months or so but parting when she went home became such a painful experience for us both that after a while she thought it best to leave me in peace without going through the trauma and tears.

Those were the only times that I felt homesick so I think she made the right decision. If the weather was good when she visited then I would take her out in the fields and woods and teach her about wildflowers and mushrooms and animal tracks; I had become countrified and something of an expert on wildflower identification. If the weather was bad Mrs London would put me on a bus to Horsham in the care of the conductor where my mother would meet me and take me to the cinema – a rare treat and one I enjoyed. Mother would then put me back on the bus for the return journey when it was time for her to catch the train back to London and I knew where to get off by myself. It was the Brooks Green Parcel Drop.

To be continued…

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HDC Wellbeing Team to visit Billingshurst for 5 weeks

H

orsham District Council’s Health and Wellbeing Service will have a presence in Billingshurst for five weeks from Monday 7th September.

The team will be setting up an information stand in the foyer of the Billingshurst Community and Conference Centre on Roman Way, packed full of useful details about the many free services on offer to residents, all of which aim to help local people improve their overall health.

As well as the information stand in the Centre for the entire five weeks, for one half day each week on 7th Sept (am), 15th Sept (pm), 23rd Sept (am), 1st Oct (pm) and 9th Oct (am) specialist members of the team will be on hand to provide advice and guidance on elements of the service including: weight management, physical activity, falls prevention, energy efficiency and alcohol. Additionally the stand will feature background topics including sun awareness, diabetes and stopping smoking.

Visitors to the stand will also have the chance of a FREE Wellbeing MoT to provide feedback on a range of health indicators such as hydration levels,

bone mass, body fat percentage, muscle mass and much more besides. There is no need to book, just turn up on one of the above dates for your MoT. The visit is part of a wider offer to the rural villages in the Horsham District as part of the Think Family Programme of which Health and Wellbeing is now a key element. The Billingshurst visit is the first in a road show covering six other areas until March 2016.

Billingshurst and Shipley Councillor Kate Rowbottom said, “This is a unique opportunity and I would encourage local people living or working in Billingshurst to come along and pay a visit to the stand to find out more about your health and how you can make small changes that can make a big difference.”

For more information about the service or further details of the sessions in Billingshurst please visit: www.horshamdistrictwellbeing.org.uk or telephone (01403) 215111.

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A Good Read September’s selection from book reviewer Willow Coby Cross Stitch – Diana Gabaldon This engrossing novel is the first in the ‘Outlander’ series and introduces the reader to Claire Randall. It is 1945 and Claire is on a second honeymoon with her husband after being reunited with him following the end of the war.

The Scottish Highlands seem idyllic although she accepts that the real reason for the destination is for her husband, Frank, to research his family history.

Claire visits a stone circle at Craigh na Dun and faints after hearing a strange buzzing noise. When she comes round she finds herself transported back in time to the 18th Century.

Not knowing when or if she will ever return to 1945, Claire sets about surviving in an alien culture. She falls for Jamie Fraser, a young Scottish warrior, who is about as different from Frank as you can possibly imagine. She learns of his life and how it crossed paths with Captain Randall: the ancestor that her husband is researching back in 1945. Her heart and passions are divided between Frank in 1945 and the Scotsman she is forced to marry to save her life.

Winner of the Romance Writers of America’s award of ‘Best Romance’ when it was first published, the story has recently been adapted for American television and is shown here on Amazon Prime.

Gabaldon has created a rich world for her characters set against the romantic Scottish Highlands. The central characters of Claire and Jamie are complex and they carry the reader through the story. Even the many smaller characters have a voice of their own: from Dougal MacKenzie who leads Jamie’s clan to Geillis

Duncan, an unexpected ally for Claire. At 880 pages this may seem like a daunting read, but before you know it, the pages have sped by.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid – Jeff Kinney Of course this month children all over the country say goodbye to the long summer holiday and trudge back to the classroom. So this month we have a ‘back to school’ theme with the first book in the smash hit US book series.

Greg Heffley is finding his way through the minefield that is middle school. As he points out at the start of the book this isn’t really a diary. In his own words there is none of this ‘dear diary’ rubbish and he won’t be discussing his ‘feelings’. It’s a journal, and as such it takes us through the school year from the all-important decision of where to sit on the first day of class, to the embarrassment of playing a tree in the school production of The Wizard of Oz (and not even being able to throw apples at annoying Patty who is playing Dorothy!).

Along with his best friend, Rowley, he plans a Hallowe’en haunted house to raise some money but unfortunately they only manage one terrified guest before Rowley’s dad brings it to an end. But as we find out, that was not quite the end of the matter and it takes a full school year before the consequences of Hallowe’en night are fully realised.

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Walks explore canal history

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istoric locations on a 19th Century canal route will be explored during two guided walks over the 2015 Heritage Open Days weekend.

The walks are being run by the Wey & Arun Canal Trust, which is inviting members of the public to find out about its restoration work on the northern section of the waterway.

“These are opportunities for people to hear about what we are doing to bring the canal in Surrey back to life, as well as enjoy pleasant and interesting excursions in the countryside,” said Trust Chairman Sally Schupke.

The first walk is on Saturday, 12th September, meeting at 2.15pm in the car-park of Shamley Green Church, Church Hill, Shamley Green, GU4 0UD. Led by the Trust’s technical liaison officer, Alan Johnson, it will follow a four-mile circular route to visit four sites containing relics of the canal and the Horsham to Guildford railway, including three iron-framed bridges.

On Sunday, 13th September, walkers will meet at 2pm at the Gunpowder Store, Stonebridge Wharf, on the River Wey at Shalford. With Trust publicity officer Rob Searle, they will explore parts of the canal route down to the former Bramley Wharf. This 1½ mile stroll, taking approximately two hours, will take in the Tannery Lane roving bridge and the sites of the Tannery Lane Lock

and the unique Gosden Aqueduct.

It is also an opportunity to explore the new Hunt Nature Park which is being created by Trust volunteers and it is hoped the Gunpowder Store – which held the products of Chilworth Gunpowder Mills before shipment by barge – will be open for the day. Parking is available at Broadford Business Park, Shalford, GU4 8EP, behind the Parrot Inn on the A248.

Most of the walk routes are not on metalled surfaces, so it will be essential to wear walking boots, stout shoes or trainers.

The walks are free, but donations to the Trust will be welcome. Booking is essential, by e-mail to events@weyandarun.co.uk or by calling (01483) 505566, by 3rd September for the Saturday walk and 11th September for the Sunday one.

The Wey & Arun Canal Trust is restoring a 23-mile canal between the Wey at Shalford and the River Arun at Pallingham in West Sussex. Find out more at www.weyandarun.co.uk.

Rob Searle, Press and Publications Officer www.weyandarun.co.uk Photo: The Trust’s Technical Liaison Officer, Alan Johnson, leading a walk from Shalford along the Bramley Link section of the canal route

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The Organisers are often asked, “Why so early?” The simple reason is that they use local fireworks suppliers, Aurora Fireworks, to put on this display, and Aurora get terribly busy as 5th November approaches, but don’t want to let down their local event. Two benefits of an October date is that the weather is often a bit warmer and drier – no promises, just saying!

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A bar and barbecue will be available as will tea and coffee, but no alcohol to be brought to onto Jubilee Fields, also no laser light pens or sparklers; they’re dangerous in a crowd.

Gates will open at 6.30 and the display will start at 8.00pm; some kiddies amusements will be available. Entrance will cost the same as last year: £6 Adults, £5 Children (under 3 go free). Advance Tickets, at £1 less, are available from a variety of outlets in the village, until the close of business on Friday 16th October.

A collection will be made for Chestnut Tree House and the Organisers would like to thank Coco’s, Gozone and Leech Motors for their generous sponsorship. (*The answer is over 10,000, weighing nearly one tonne!)

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ge UK Horsham District is calling on nimblefingered knitters throughout the Horsham District to get creative and knit little hats for Age UK and innocent’s Big Knit and help older people keep warm and well in winter.

Now in its 12th year, The Big Knit returns and budding knitters across the UK are being called upon to knit miniature woolly hats to adorn innocent smoothie bottles, which will be sold in stores nationwide from February 2016. For each be-hatted smoothie sold, innocent will donate 25p to help Age UK fund national and local winter projects. Age UK Horsham District is calling on local knitters to get as many hats as possible to them by 27th November 2015 and needs knitters and those wanting to give it a go to help make this a reality.

Each winter, one older person dies needlessly every eight minutes because of the cold. With over a decade of support from knitters up and down the country, The Big Knit has raised vital funds to support local and national winter projects to help older people keep warm and well in winter.

Last year alone, more than 800,000 hats were lovingly created, with designs including a bird cage, fruit, soldiers, peas in a pod, a bee’s nest, a crown and fishermen with their catch.

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District, said, “The colder months of the year can be really tough for many older people who can face difficulties protecting themselves from the harsh winter weather, getting out and about and staying connected. That’s why it’s so important that local knitters get behind The Big Knit to help raise funds for vital local winter services. We need knitters in Horsham District to create lots of miniature hats so we can help older people in the local area by arranging for them to have a regular home visit or to access benefits they may be eligible for through our Information and Advice service.”

Jamie Sterry, innocent drinks, said, “Every year The Big Knit campaign relies on the support of thousands of volunteers up and down the country who knit little woolly hats for us to pop on our smoothie bottles. We hope that lots of people are inspired to get knitting this year to help us continue to raise money for Age UK and help those who need it most in winter.”

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

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don’t know about you, my friends, but I used to love driving. Nowadays, there is so much traffic, so many regulations and hidden expenses that the fun seems to have faded into a blur of mechanical operations that are just plain boring!

Still, it has to be admitted, modern cars are far better made. They no longer rust away underneath you, with the air-conditioning supplied by the holes in the floorpan as you potter along. Now they all but drive themselves. The wipers magically start if it rains, the lights come on as it gets dark, it changes gear on its own, it answers your phone and for numb dumbs like me, it tells you where to go.

But I still think it’s boring!

Let me elaborate…

My first car was a Ford Popular. £110 worth of ‘sit-up-and-beg’ third-hand mobility. It had many things to boast about that the modern vehicle sadly lacks. Let me list a few…

A little six-volt battery lurked beneath the bonnet. This ensured that there was never enough power to start the thing. So, the makers thoughtfully supplied a starting handle. This gave the owner a steady supply of rapped knuckles and colourful language. It also, as a bonus, allowed the lights at night to gradually fade until they dropped below any form of registered candle power. Never mind, at least the screen never got splattered by over curious moths.

The engine itself was simple. No oil filter to worry about. No oil pump to go wrong. The few pints that slopped around its sump were just splashed around at random while being slowly transformed into a trail of blue smoke that informed other travellers the direction you had travelled.

Once half the oil had been burnt, you just drained the sump and refilled with fresh oil.

No power steering of course, but there again those slimline tyres had relatively little road contact anyway – all the better for skidding on icy patches!

The three gears could be found by the use of the long gear lever which in my car developed a life of its own by fondly leaping out of gear on downhill running. I was informed this could be fixed but it seemed happy in its quirky habit, so I left well alone and contented myself with just questioning its parentage under my breath.

The one really glorious feature though, is one that only us older folks will recall. The air wipers.

No such luxury as electric wipers, oh no, besides,

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the little battery would have had strong objections to such a thing. The two small blades were powered by a vacuum tank that the engine fed as it ran along. This created entertainment beyond words at times. Go uphill and the engine struggled to tug the car along and the wipers would slow to a stop, or at best grope and shudder their way across the screen like two reluctant children.

Going downhill though, and they approached orbital speed and became a blur of squealing rubber. They never cleared the rain away very well, but they were fun!

There was also a requirement that all drivers in those days found essential. The tool roll. Mine was a strip of old deck chair canvas sewn with little pockets to hold the assortment of spanners, plugs, points and assorted spares that were vital to keep the grey beastie mobile. These came into their own at regular intervals as the old girl threw a tantrum over some minor hitch.

Journeys were fun. Long journeys became adventures. A holiday to Devon or Cornwall was something to be approached with a fair degree of planning. The AA or RAC were consulted on possible routes, these were then generally ignored and various maps studied and road numbers duly noted down. We still got lost of course. With few dual-carriageways, jams at certain points were commonplace. The trip to the west was renowned for some glorious bottlenecks. Honiton would give you an early warning of things to come, and the Exeter bypass was where, for two or three hours, hikers strolled past you as you nervously studied the ever-rising radiator temperature. One year I recall was rounded off with Fenny Bridges disappearing under a flood until the army erected a Bailey Bridge to remove the massive detour that had resulted. The old girl took nearly twelve hours to get there that first trip. Truth to tell though, we enjoyed every mile. With a top speed of 40mph, the countryside could be enjoyed, and the whole experience savoured from start to finish. Today it would be so much smoother, faster and without a doubt, more comfortable. (My backside doubled in size and took two days to subside as I recall.)

But I would not swap those journeys in that old bone shaker. It was unreliable, uncomfortable, leaky, smelly. Nevertheless, it had something that is rare indeed in any modern family runaround. It had character.

I remember my ‘old girl’. Remember yours?

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

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Tedfold. He sold at the One of our Middle White ringside and we delivered him sows became quite ill about a to Cambridge on the way week after farrowing with a home where he had two ladies condition called Metritis or both called Hilda ready and uterine infection. She was waiting. We also swapped one very unwell even pumped full of our Molly gilts for two Mary of antibiotics and her milk bloodline gilts. The Mary dried up. She is on the mend bloodline was down to one now but we have to feed the sow in the world but with piglets five times, day… and strategic intervention their night! numbers have steadily The hole in the neighbours’ increased. They are all mostly Middle White piglets feeding fence has finally been located ‘up north’ so to ensure the and fixed. Touch wood the lamb won’t find another survival of the line bringing some south of Watford way through although the neighbour’s ram is was seen to be a good move in case of another calling for her almost continually at the moment FMD type disaster. and she is gazing fondly at him through the fence.

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eptember 23rd is a special date in the gardening clander. The sun is directly above the equator and day and night are exactly the same length.

Because of this, September is a pivotal month in the year: it heralds the end of summer and the start of autumn. It’s also a pivotal month in the garden. It’s a time of endings but also a time for rejuvenation.

Summer plants fade and enter their dormant period, while leaves take on autumn hues: yet autumn crocuses push up through the soil, while bushes and trees are laden with fruit.

This dual aspect to September means that on the one hand I find myself preparing my garden for its long winter sleep, but on the other I’m planning ahead for next spring.

So, while cutting down the perennials which have finished flowering I’m also checking to see if any have become too big for the space they’re in. If they have, I’ll divide them now, while the soil is still warm, and move them to another part of the garden, where they’ll flourish when the new growing season begins next year.

Likewise, I’m planning where any new trees or shrubs will go. I’ll get them in during September and they’ll be off to a flying start come spring.

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The autumn equinox is the gardener’s equivalent of the New Year. It’s a time to reflect on the past season while resolving to do even better in 2016.

Rachel Leverton Autumn Lawn Care Sweep the leaves. I put mine in a perforated dustbin liner, in a dry spot and wait for them to rot down.

Rake. Use a wire rake to pull out all the dead moss and thatch. I put everything I collect into the compost bin.

Spike lawn. Push a garden fork right through the lawn into the earth below then rock it a little to open up the lawn’s surface and allow air in.

Brush with top dressing. This is available from garden centres. Brush it into the holes with a stiff broom. To make your own top dressing, mix three parts top soil with one part peat substitute and six parts sharp sand.

Loxwood Cycle Ride and Family Picnic

n Sunday 20th September the Loxwood Community Garden Initiative are planning, in conjunction with Loxwood Primary School, to hold a Family Picnic in the grounds of North Hall, following the School Fun Cycle Ride…

The School Fun Cycle Ride is an annual event which raises funds for the school. There will be a charge to take part. It will start from the school at 11am. Everybody from Loxwood is invited to take part in this scenic cycle ride that will take between one and two hours depending on ability, finishing in the grounds of North Hall where as many people as possible from the village will come together for a fun

picnic. If you are not taking part in the cycle ride, please turn up at North Hall about 1pm.

During the afternoon there will be games such as rounders and maybe a scavenger hunt for the younger children. (If the weather is poor we can use the hall.) The format will be very simple, you just turn up with your picnic, your drinks, your seats, your gazebos and the whole village will join together to have an enjoyable afternoon meeting friends, neighbours and making new friends and build on the friendly, welcoming atmosphere that already exists in the village.

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t 8a.m. on a sunny Saturday morning, we stand on the start line of the longest walk we have ever attempted. Filled with excitement, we join 400 walkers and set off from Brighton Racecourse to walk ‘The South Coast Mighty Hike’, a 26-mile hike in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

As we head out across the fields, a caterpillar of green T-shirts snakes out in front of us and the air is filled with enthusiastic chatter.

After eight miles we stop briefly but are soon on our way again. The field of walkers has stretched out now, and we have room to walk at our own pace.

Soon we are met by our first big hill! We puff our way to the top and are met by the most glorious views across the Downs, and the climb is soon forgotten. All along the route, we receive support from members of the public, and this spurs us on to the next stop.

Soon we are descending into the village of Alfriston for a very timely lunch and rest at 16 miles. We are greeted by the Macmillan team and

our families, and enjoy some lovely food and a change of socks!

With renewed enthusiasm we are soon back in our stride. Gruelling ascents are met by glorious views of the River Ouse at Seaford, and it’s not long before we are up on the coast path. We have reached the Seven Sisters, a tough set of hills like none we’ve walked before. The views are spectacular and despite aching legs and stinging blisters we continue to Beachy Head at 24 miles.

Our thoughts turn to the finish, and Eastbourne soon comes into view. Our arrival is met by the amazing Macmillan team and our lovely families.

We’ve made it. 26 miles in eight and a half hours!

We are very grateful to the amazing team of Macmillan volunteers who supported us all the way, and the fabulous organisation on the day. To date, we have raised £757 for this amazing charity. www.macmillan.org.uk.

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Keep Kirdford & Wisborough ‘Green’ Boxal Bridge still under threat

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ollowing the very successful petition – over 3,500 signatures – launched to save Boxal Bridge from possible demolition and to ensure the local communities were involved in any decision making KKWG was offered three alternatives: • a meeting with John O’Brien, Cabinet lead for WSCC on transport and highways who represents East Grinstead South and Ashurst Wood, • discussions with a small subset of WSCC, or, • a meeting of the full WSCC. KKWG chose the latter and the issue of Boxal Bridge will be on the agenda for a full meeting of the Council on 16th October in County Hall, Chichester starting at 10.30am. We would urge anyone who can attend the meeting to come along and demonstrate the clear support the bridge has.

“I understand the position is that no decision whether to replace the Bridge has been taken as yet. As a result of the structure approaching the end of its economic life a feasibility study was carried out to explore the options available. The County Council is minded to replace the bridge with a wider

structure and has engaged consultants to produce preliminary design work for the County Council to consider. The brief given to the consultants was to come up with designs that would retain the heritage look and feel of the bridge.” Democratic Services.

The brief issued by WSCC Highways Dept referred to the bridge as Stopham Bridge(!) and asked for options for “widening and strengthening the bridge” – rather than “What do we need to do to make the bridge safe and improve road safety?”

This would then have included consideration of the width, traffic management, signage, reinforcement of the bridge, etc.

Just to remind you, both Parish Councils oppose any prospect of demolishing the bridge – Kirdford lists it as a heritage asset in its Neighbourhood Plan; it has been in place since at least 1850 marking one of the four streams which are crossed going to and from the village and it is situated on the boundary of Wisborough Green and Kirdford Parishes.

If anyone has any questions do contact me.

Dr Jill Sutcliffe, Chair, KKWG. Tel: (01403) 700395

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It should ideally be fitted by a trained professional – you can find details on the BETA website.

Don’t be tempted to buy a cutprice hat cheaply from internet auction sites as they may not be up to UK standards, and avoid buying secondhand as you will have no way of knowing if the hat has suffered any damage that will compromise its integrity. Double-check the safety standard of the hat, check for the Kite mark on the label – this tells you that the hat is manufactured in accordance with British safety standards and has been thoroughly tested. It is worth noting that as from 1st January 2016 hat standards are changing and if you compete you are advised to check with the governing body of your sport which standards will be acceptable and replace your hat accordingly.

Hats should be replaced as a matter of course after a hard impact such as a fall or being dropped from a height onto a hard surface.

Look after your feet. Working around horses can be risky for one’s feet too! Having half a tonne of horse step on your foot is not one of life’s most pleasant experiences. Yard footwear should be practical and solid with a good grip on the sole, steel toecaps are now a feature of many yard boots and working style wellingtons. Ankle support is also a must, especially when walking on rutted uneven surfaces such as poached gateways and tracks. Buy yard footwear on practicality and not fashion, save the flip flops and sandals for the beach – these should never be worn

around horses as serious injury will result if you get trodden on with a steel shod hoof.

The right footwear is important in the saddle too.

Wellingtons are a no-no as your feet will be at risk of getting stuck in a stirrup in the event of a fall and could result in you being dragged; trainers are also highly unsuitable as they can slip right through a stirrup. Good riding boots will have a tough but smooth sole and a small heel to prevent such problems occurring and it goes without saying to make sure you are using the right size stirrups.

Body protection. Body protectors are now compulsory in cross-country competitions. They are designed to protect the internal organs, rib cage and spine in the event of a fall. Like hats, they have a minimum safety standard, look for the Kite mark on the label and there will be a safety standard number next to it telling you what level the body protector is. They come in a wide range of sizes and styles and, as with hat fitting, it’s advisable to have your body protector fitted by a professional who will be able to advise you on the best style and fit for your size, shape and the activity you wish to participate in Air Jackets are a recent innovation; they are worn by the rider and attached to the saddle by the means of a cord. In the event of a fall the cord is pulled triggering the jacket to inflate via a canister tucked away within it.

Air jackets are designed to further protect the rider and can be worn over a body protector during cross country competition.

Hi Viz. A must for anyone riding on today’s roads.

Research has shown that drivers can see you on average 30 seconds earlier when wearing hi viz than without.

Hi Viz can also be a life-saver when riding off road too; if the worst was to happen you will be spotted sooner by rescue teams. Hi viz also alerts low flying pilots to your presence so they can take avoiding action.

Until next time – Stay safe!

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They didn’t see too much of Nanny that day because agnus loved going to dog school. Every she was a helping person so Grandad took Magnus Wednesday he watched Nanny get his things for walks around the rugby club park. He was amazed ready – treats, lead, drink, dumbbell toys, and at so many border collies in all insect repellent (for her) – and shapes colours and sizes. They knew he was going to the club were tired at the end of the (Billingshurst Dog Training weekend but Magnus enjoyed Club). He and Nanny had the hustle and bustle of it all. changed to the ‘competition The final event was a fill-in class’ in 2015 and they both activity called Rally-O and took (especially Nanny) had to start place between classes. Neither at the basics yet again. They Magnus nor Nanny had ever persevered and now they were done it before but they were making some good progress. willing to give it a go. They had Magnus and Nanny went to to follow what the signs said to Billingshurst Dog (& owner!)Training Club three events run by the club this do. After they had practised a spring and summer. The first bit the competition started. One by was a display at Rudgwick of both one the dogs and their handlers did obedience and agility. They arrived the course, some following early and Nanny helped to put up the instructions and others getting rings and get everything ready. The hopeless lost in what they were obedience display was first. About 16 supposed to do. dogs from very large to ‘Magnus size’ At last it was Magnus and took part. (Oscar, the smallest dog of Nanny’s turn. Magnus’ heelwork had all and the ‘star’ of last year’s display, improved so much that he looked had been unable to come.) The dogs really good. Nanny read each sign did recalls and retrieves, walking and took it slowly but surely. It felt through gates, stopping with their gruelling but it didn’t last long. owners for a calm chat, finding toys, Finally the awards were given out. sniffing out their own cloth from Elaine (the organiser) told us that others carrying a basket with their there had been six dogs and toys, and the pièce de résistance the handlers which had completed the one-eyed Golden Retriever, Amy, course correctly. The first dog had retrieved lost keys. (Nanny should Nanny and Magnus – 6th best dog! completed the course in one minute have her around for that skill alone!) and some seconds, the second in The weather was nice and Magnus slightly more time and so on. The fifth placed dog had enjoyed the fun. completed the course in less than two minutes. All the The next event took place at the end of June: the dogs in Magnus’ class had received an award. Then Club’s Obedience Show. Magnus didn’t know he was something wonderful happened… The sixth place was going until Nanny asked him to get up out of his bed announced. Magnus and Nanny! Their time? 3 and get in the car; Magnus was a very reluctant minutes 40 seconds! Nanny laughed and so did starter. When they arrived they were amazed at how everyone else. Magnus was so proud of his blue many caravans were already parked there. They rosette. It had been a great evening but now it was found their spot and Nanny went off to help. When she time to go home, just as darkness fell on the little farm came back the people next door had made such a near Billingshurst. huge yard that Grandad could hardly park the car. The Yvonne Fleece dogs next door barked an awful lot and Magnus felt so Photos: Keith Allen and Grahame Pearson superior when Grandad kept telling them to be quiet.

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Making your iPad work smarter for you Sound computer and IT advice from Bax Computer Services

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ablets and iPads are fairly commonplace these days. But it’s amazing how many people we come across that don’t really use their iPad for more than pictures, streaming and, yes, games (for the kids – yeah, right!).

So, we thought we’d put together a list of ideas and apps we have found for our iPads. (Note we only use iPads so we won’t be covering other tablets but the apps we mention may be available on other tablets.)

Turn your iPad into a laptop. The one limitation we find with an iPad is the touchscreen keyboard and lack of mouse. We can’t do anything about the mouse but you can connect a Bluetooth keyboard to your iPad and happily type away. This is particularly useful if you get a lot of e-mails and do a lot of work in Word or similar. Essentially, having a keyboard means you can sit your iPad up (if you have a smart cover that is) and use it as a laptop.

Scan and Print from your iPad. We came across two very good apps for this…

TinyScan lets you take a picture with your iPad and then takes you through the usual steps of scanning something: crop, choose output type (i.e. text or photo, colour or black and white) and then it saves it for you giving you the option to add it to an iPad album or share it just as you would a photo.

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First ‘pair’ your Brother printer with the app – this is a simple walk through process. Then you can print anything that’s on your iPad as well as anything in your Dropbox account (or other cloud services you may have), a web page or something on your clipboard.

If you don’t have a Brother printer you could use PrintDirect by EuroSmartz Ltd, which enables you to PDF and print documents, photos, web pages and email to almost any printer. We haven’t tested this app but it’s also free.

Using Microsoft Office on your iPad. It’s been a while coming but there are now free versions of Word, Excel and PowerPoint for iPad (and iPhone) that let you edit existing documents (that are either on your iPad or in a cloud folder) and create new ones.

The free versions are pretty good and let you do a fair bit but if you want more advanced features such as columns, section breaks, landscape pages, insert and edit WordArt or add and modify chart elements, then you’ll need to upgrade to an Office 365 subscription. Having tested it we think the free versions are just fine.

We hope these ideas and apps will help you get the most from your iPad and turn it into a really powerful and useful device and not just a games console!

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he Weald School was alive with the sounds of laughter and tears of joy as students received their A level results on 13th August.

The Billingshurst school was celebrating another bumper set of results with 84% of grades at A*-C and among the school’s best ever results. Headteacher Peter Woodman said, “It has been fantastic to watch students as they get their results and see that their hard work over the last two years has paid off. Results across the ability range are again very good with our average grade per entry the highest it has ever been.

Over one third of all grades achieved were at A* or A. Well done to students, staff and parents!”

The school achieved a first when three students in the same year were all accepted onto courses at Cambridge University. Tom McCann, four A*s, will study Natural Sciences at Robinson College. Lauren Sullivan, two A*s and two As, will study Veterinary Science at Fitzwilliam College.

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Head Boy Benedict Welch, three A*s one A, will study German at Jesus College. Remy Shaieb was also celebrating after achieving three A* and one A, gaining entry to Imperial College to study Chemical Engineering as was Grace Whyman who was accepted at Leeds to study Medicine.

Head of Sixth Form, Tom Backshall, said, “About 85% of our students will go on to University with the vast majority obtaining their first choice. While we congratulate the students going to some of the major Russell group Universities, we are just as pleased when students achieve their target grades and gain entry to their course of choice wherever it is across the country. This morning was really uplifting to see that the hopes and dreams of so many students had come to fruition”.

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Billingshurst Fire Station Open Day

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ast month I told everyone about our open day which will take place on Saturday 19th of this month.

We will be starting from 10am and continue live demonstrations throughout the day so don’t worry if you can’t make the whole day. There will also be cake stalls, face painting and a barbecue. This year other Emergency Services will be attending for the kids to have a look at what they have to offer. Please come along when possible during the day, fingers crossed the weather is on our side.

Last month FF David Spence passed his interview to further his development within the Fire Service and will now undergo further training and tests to become a Crew Manager.

A CM can be in charge of a Fire Appliance taking on huge responsibilities and making vital decisions when out on a fire call. It

takes a lot of commitment and hard work to pass these exams, and when you also have families and full time employment its a big task. All the crew on station are very pleased about this news as Dave is a very likeable chap to have around. He also shows his Irish wit when everyone’s together which makes for a great atmosphere. I personally would like to wish him all the best with his exams and he knows that he has full support from all the crew. I will update you on his progress during the coming months.

We look forward to seeing everyone on the 19th September for our Open Day at Billingshurst Fire Station.

Dan Game, Billingshurst Fire Station Top: Your firefighters: FF Game, FF Buddle, FF Gravell, WM Marchant, FF Spence & CM Sussex Bottom: FF David Spence Photos: Dan Game

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Neighbourhood Plan for Billingshurst Meeting Wednesday 16th September 2015 7.30pm Billingshurst Centre Guest Speaker: Horsham District Council Representative You are invited to the Neighbourhood Plan meeting.

What is a Neighbourhood Plan?

• It sets out the vision for the parish and its aims for the future.

• It puts in place planning policies to guide the future development and growth of the area.

• It can contain proposals for improving the area or providing new facilities, or allocation of key sites for specific kinds of development.

Why prepare a Neighbourhood Plan?

• It will give local people a say in the future planning policies for the parish.

• The community will benefit from 25% of the Community Infrastructure Levy (charge on new development) for community facilities.

• It will help Billingshurst to: • choose where it wants new homes, shops and offices to be built • have a say on what new buildings should look like • grant planning permission for the new buildings you want to see go ahead.

• It will not stop further development.

Who prepares the Plan?

• The Parish Council has lead responsibility for Neighbourhood Planning and will work in partnership with the local community to produce a plan that reflects local aspirations.

• The Neighbourhood Plan must be in general conformity with the Horsham District Planning Framework.

Who can take part?

• Parish Council, community and voluntary organisations, businesses, local residents.

This is your opportunity to help shape the future of Billingshurst Next Parish Council Meeting – Wednesday 7th October 2015 at 7.00pm, Billingshurst Centre

01403 782555 council@billingshurst.gov.uk

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Our Community Volunteers – meet Natalie Evans

N

atalie Evans is a hard woman to pin down.

Finding an interview date was tricky, but I realised why when I spoke to the mother of two young children who spends three days a week working for a travel company in addition to spending the equivalent hours of a second part-time job in her role as Unit Leader of the 36-strong 2nd Billingshurst Guides.

“My adult Guiding family is like another family” says Natalie, who has been part of the Billingshurst Guiding movement since she was seven years old, progressing through Brownies, Guides and Venture Scouts, even continuing to help with camps while at university. After graduation she became a Young Leader for Guides and took over from Pat Homer as Unit Leader in 2006. She pays tribute to Pat who, as Natalie’s Unit Leader, taught her the traditional camping skills and traditions still embraced by the Unit: camp names and awards, food cooked over open fires (no gas cylinders here!) and preparing meals to a budget.

Natalie is also hugely grateful to Julie Wright, whom she met through Guides, who now helps her to run the Unit and plan activities. When their Scout Hut was due to become a polling station for the

recent election, they relocated to a local Indian restaurant where the Guides prepared and enjoyed curry and ‘mocktails’ (as reported in July’s Village Tweet). Other activities include a visit from a selection of owls and their handler, an overnight hike and more traditional games and badge work.

Supporting Natalie is her husband, Chris, himself an Explorer Leader who shares Nat’s involvement. The couple also help out at other camps and have made many friends across different age groups. They have both attained the Queen’s Award for their respective involvement in Scouting and Guiding.

Natalie is enthusiastic about the rewards of her role and loves seeing the Guides grow in confidence and skills over their five-year Guiding experience (age 10 to 15). “I love it – I get a real satisfaction out of the girls.” A significant proportion of girls leaving the Unit go on, after an obligatory sixmonth break, to become Young Leaders, doubtless inspired by their leader’s passion for Guiding.

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

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Clare

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