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DECEMBER 2012 | Contents

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07 What’s onlistings

13 Newsfrom the BN5 area

26 Local interestShopping in Henfield

32 Local interestOliver! with Henfield

Theatre Company

34 Churches Church services at

Christmas time

63 Financewith Nsure

64 Businesswith Paul Samrah

66 Indexof advertisers

Many thanks to our editorial and photographic contributors this month;Paul Samrah, Richard Cohen and Mike Beardall. Cover graphics by Helen Boosey with photograph by Emma Osman.BN5 magazine is printed by Evonprint in Small Dole on 100% FSC approved managed forests paper and is printed using vegetable-based inks.

Editor’s LETTER

Copy DeadlineCopy deadline for any advertisement or editorial submission for the January issue of BN5 magazine is Friday 30 November. For editorial submissions email Emma Osman [email protected] or just call us for a chat on 01273 494002.

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It does sometimes feel that we start talking about Christmas a little too early in the BN5 office - by August some of our advertisers are already planning their artwork and our editorial ideas are well in progress. We usually grumble about it for a short while but by the time our December issue has gone to print in the middle of November, we are well and truly in the swing of the festive season.This year even more so; we have been feeling very festive since producing our article about shopping locally at Christmas. Henfield has lots to offer with some lovely gift shops, the high street looks stunning at the moment. Whether you’re after party dresses or gorgeous gifts, fairy lights or cards and calendars, remember to shop locally and support Henfield.We hope you like our rather Dickensian cover, inspired by Henfield Theatre Company’s forthcoming production of Lionel Bart’s Oliver! and created by our designer Helen Boosey. The Company have a vibrant youth section; drama is a great way for kids to gain confidence and experience the thrill of performing in front of an audience. Oliver! is sure to be a sell-out so book your ticket soon.Keep up to date with BN5 via our Facebook site www.facebook.com/BN5magazine, we are publishing the latest news there, until our website is up and running in January.Wishing you all a peaceful and happy Christmas, thank you for your continued support this year and we look forward to bringing you more stories and news in 2013.

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Christmas Craft & Gift FairSteyning Centre, 10am-4pmGorgeous hand-made gifts, cards, paintings, Christmas decorations, jewellery, natural body products, vintage items, accessories and much more. Then relax with tea/coffee and mince pies or light lunch at this fund-raising event in aid of Steyning Music Society’s Piano Fund. Entry fee: 50p, children free. Contact [email protected] Performing FactorySt Peters Church House, 10am-12pmSee news item for details.

Sunday 2Mini Tennis Christmas Doubles TournamentHenfield Tennis ClubFree tennis tournament - see news item for more information.Tottington Woodlanders - conservation work Small Dole, 9.30am-1pmTraditional woodland management by coppicing, no skills or tools required, just suitable clothing. Contact Malcolm 01273 493316 or Chris 01273 495026ChristingleSt Peter’s Church, Henfield, 4pmOrange + ribbon + sweet + candle = Christingle. During the service a collection will be taken for the work of the Children’s Society. If you have a collection box from last year please bring it back! All welcome. For more info call 495532. West Sussex Philharmonic Choir K2 Leisure Centre, CrawleyPerformance of Tree of Life in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice. For more information visit www.westsussex-philharmonicchoir.org.uk

Monday 3Beetle DriveMaidment Court, Wantley Hill Estate, 2.30pm (&7pm Thurs 6)Contact Carol Rawlings on 01403 226178 or [email protected]

Tuesday 4Chatterbox Baby & Pre-school GroupFree Church Hall, 9.30-11.30am (& every Tues)£1.50 per family includes all re-

freshments. Come and join us, make friends and have fun!Henfield Conservation GroupHenfield Common, meet 10amCome and carry out conservation work in Henfield - everyone wel-come! To open glades, coppice woods and tidy the margins of Mill Drive. For more info email [email protected] Tai ChiMaidment Court, 2-3pm (& every Tues)Contact Carol Rawlings on 01403 226178 or [email protected] Garden ClubHenfield Hall, 7pm for 7.30pm.Members only Christmas partyCharity Chuckle Brighton Komedia, Doors 7pmIn aid of charities Rise & Survivors Network. Tickets: £12 or £10 con-cessions (plus booking fee). Come-dians: Lucy Porter, Tiffany Steven-son, Jo Neary, Mae Martin, Rachel Parris, Joe Wells, David James & Ingrid Dahle. Box office 0845 293 8480 or online at www.komedia.co.uk/brightonIndigo Spiritual ConnectionWoodmancote Parish Hall, 8pmMediumship Development. Call 01273 844370/891173.

Wednesday 5Henfield Lions ClubGeorge Hotel, Henfield High Street (& every 1st Wed)We meet to discuss fundraising ac-tivities, consider requests for assis-tance and organise social events. New members very welcome. Call David Pryor on 01273 494442.

Thursday 6Rhyme TimeHenfield Library, 10.15-10.45 (& every Thurs)Free fun with music for pre-schoolers.Henfield UnattachedWhite Hart, 11am-12pm (& every 1st Thurs)Ordinary people who get fed up with being alone due to bereave-ment or divorce. Just drop in for good sympathetic company.Thursday Circle Christmas Party

Wednesday 28 NovemberSylvan Singers Winter ConcertCorpus Christi Church Hall, 7.15pm In aid of Pancreatic Cancer Re-search. Call 01273 492455 or con-tact any Sylvan Singer for an invi-tation. Varied programme of new and popular songs and delicious refreshments.

Thursday 29Christmas Shopping in LondonPost Office Bus Stop, 8.45amDrop off outside the Waldorf Ho-tel, Aldwych, returning from same point at 6.15pm. Tickets £14 avail-able from Jill on 07713 161343 or Christine on 01273 492340.Coffee MorningSt Peter’s Church, 10.30-11.30amJoin us in St Peters Church for fresh coffee and homemade cakes.Arthritis Research UK – Turkey & Tipple LunchHenfield Hall, 12-2pmSee news item for more detail.

Friday 30St Andrew’s Day QuizPreston Nomads Pavilion, FulkingIn aid of church funds for St An-drew’s Church, Edburton. Tickets £7 each, incl ploughmans supper (teams of 4). For info and booking call Chris on 01273 857322 or Jane on 07812 465559.

Saturday 1 DecemberChristmas coffee morning40 Broomfield Road, Henfield, 10am-12pmPlease come along and help us raise money for Chanctonbury Communi-ty Play Scheme who provide respite and valuable experiences to children with special needs. With drinks, homemade cakes (gluten free avail-able), handcrafted Christmas crafts and cards. For more info visit www.ccps-sussex.org.uk Sussex Woodcraft Society Henfield Hall, 9am-4.30pmAnnual exhibition, competition and sale of work. Please come to see some wonderful creations, and you may also find that special Christ-mas gift. Free admission.

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Free Church Hall, 2.30pmSee news item for details.Christmas Starts Here!Henfield Hall, 7pmCharity Christmas concert in aid of St Barnabas Hospice.Tickets £5 (adults) & £3 (under 12’s), available from Henfield Furnishings and the Henfield Churches.Christmas EveningHurstpierpoint, 6.30-8.30pmSussex Osteopath & Complemen-tary Health Clinic Christmas eve-ning with carol singing, champagne and nibbles. Part of Hurstpierpoint late night shopping. 01273 835116 / www.sussex-osteopath.co.ukUnsquashable – Henfield Squash Club Henfield Leisure Centre, 7-9pm (& every Thurs)Drop-in and play session only £3. Indigo Spiritual ConnectionWoodmancote Parish Hall, 8pmSpiritual Development. Call 01273 844370/891173.

Friday 7Henfield Conservation GroupHenfield Common, meet 10amCome and carry out conservation work in Henfield - everyone wel-come! To open glades, coppice woods and tidy the margins of Mill Drive. For more info email [email protected] Age UK Friday ClubRed Oaks Care Home, 11.30am-4.45pm (& every Fri)Lunch, exercises, discussions, newspapers, quizzes, garden-ing and hairdressing. Call 01903 879916 or email [email protected] FishesSt Peter’s Church, 2-3pm (every Fri)Meet for singing, stories and lots of play, including a drink and a biscuit.Nia DanceMaidment Court, 2-3pm (& every Fri)Contact Carol Rawlings on 01403 226178 or [email protected] Peters School Christmas BazaarSt Peters School, Fabians Way, from 2.30pmFestive games, fun and food as well

as a visit from Father Christmas all in aid of St Peters School PTA.Henfield Spirit of ChristmasHenfield High Street, 4-8pmSee news item for details.Carol Singing in aid of The Children’s SocietyHigh Street, HenfieldSmall friendly group performing in aid of the Children’s Society as part of the Spirit of Christmas evening. If you’d like to take part call Hilary on 494213 or email [email protected] Court, 7.30pm (& every Fri)Contact Carol Rawlings on 01403 226178 or [email protected] Camera ClubHenfield Hall, 7.30pm2nd monthly competition with the set subject of ‘Power’. Judge is Steve Lawrenson ARPS APAGB. See www.henfieldcameraclub.org.uk

Sunday 9Tottington Woodlanders - conservation work Small Dole, 9.30am-1pmTraditional woodland management by coppicing, no skills or tools required, just suitable clothing. Contact Malcolm 01273 493316 or Chris 01273 495026Christmas Concert - Brass Fusion EntertainsHenfield Hall, 2.30pmTickets £5 available on door. Raffle and Refreshments available.Indigo Spiritual ConnectionWoodmancote Parish Hall, 6.55pmSunday Meeting, Speaker Robin Hodson. Call 01273 844370.

Monday 10CAMEO Christmas PartyGarden Room, Raynor Court,10.30am- 12pmCameo (Come and meet each oth-er) for the retired is sponsored by the Community Church Henfield. All welcome. If you need trans-port or further information please call Gillian Fletcher MBE on 07885 640524.

Wednesday 12Knit and NatterRayner Court Lounge, 10.30-12 Do come and join us if you enjoy knitting and would like to knit for charities. We are a very friendly group who meet monthly. Call Jean Whiting on 493171.Camelia Botnar late night Christmas Shopping Camelia Botnar Homes & Garden Centre, Littleworth Lane, Cowfold, 6-9pmChristmas trees, beautiful deco-rations and gifts galore. With en-tertainment from Morris Dancers, Christmas raffle and much more. Camelia Botnar Bistro will be of-fering a special Late night opening menu – bookings only.Henfield Camera ClubRustingtonThree way ‘Mix & Match’ com-petition with Littlehampton and Southwick camera clubs. Judge is Andrew Perry. See www.henfield-cameraclub.org.uk Village NetworkingThe George, 6-7.30pm (& every 2nd & 4th Wed)Friendly business networking group for local businesses. All Welcome. £2 per meeting.

Thursday 13Henfield Conservation GroupThe Tanyard, meet 10amCome and carry out conservation work in Henfield - everyone wel-come! To complete clearing on the northern perimeter and dog-leg, removing brambles round the barn and removing fencing and tiles from open access. For more info email [email protected] Naomi’s FriendsSt Peters Church, 3pmNaomi’s Friends will be meet-ing again for tea, company and friendship. All who have lost loved ones, however long ago, are very welcome to join us. For more info call the Revd Christina Bennett on 01273 492222.Indigo Spiritual ConnectionWoodmancote Parish Hall, 8pmHealing Development. Call 01273 844370/891173.

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Charity Zumbathon Dial Post Village Hall, 7.30pmIn aid of Breast Cancer and SADS.

Sunday 16Tottington Woodlanders - conservation work Small Dole, 9.30am-1pmTraditional woodland management by coppicing, no skills or tools required, just suitable clothing. Contact Malcolm 01273 493316 or Chris 01273 495026.Mid Sussex Ramblers Henfield Circular to the West via River Adur. 10.30amMeet Downs Link car park, West End Lane, Henfield (next to Cat & Canary PH). Circular ramble to the west via River Adur. Leader Phil, 4 miles, 01273 835931, TQ 205161.Christmas XploreSt Peter’s Church, 10.30amCome along and enjoy some ‘hands-on fun’ whatever your age! Holy Communion, songs, sto-ries, crafts, drinks and, of course, cake. Coffee from 10am. For more info call Rev’d Alastair on 492017, Rev’d Christina on 492222 or Rev’d Peter on 492792.Christmas Lunch at Terrys Cross Terrys Cross, Woodmancote, 12.30 for 1pmCome and join the Christmas cele-brations. £15 in aid of redecoration at Terrys Cross. To book call Sally on 01273 501469.Community Church Christmas CarnivalHenfield youth Club, Deer Park, 3-5pmJoin us to celebrate with a fun filled afternoon including rodeo Rudolph

reindeer, bouncy candy house, kids make & take corner, craft stalls, re-freshments, ‘Christmas Story Time’, face painting and much more. Free entry and activities. Call church of-fice on 07548 850828.Benefit Xmas ConcertThe Steyning Centre, 2-4pm Performed by The Southdowns Concert Band in aid of Steyning Museum. Tickets £7.50, £3 under 16s, available from Steyning Mu-seum & the Steyning Bookshop. Refreshments available, plus an exciting raffle.Christmas Extravaganza – Hurstpierpoint SingersThe Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint, 2.30pmFamily entertainment for all ages with Christmas readings, music old and new, and carols for all to sing. Tickets £7.50 inc glass of wine and mince pie, children under 12 free. Tickets from Janton News & The Mint House (Hurstpierpoint), Has-socks Hardware (Hassocks), any choir member or on the door. www.hurstsingers.co.uk.

Wednesday 19 Henfield Camera ClubSteyningChristmas social with Steyning Camera Club & results of this year’s ‘Photohunt’ competition. See www.henfieldcameraclub.org.uk

Thursday 20Upper Beeding Picture House gets festive!! Upper Beeding Village Hall, 7pmCome and enjoy the ultimate Christ-mas feel good film ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’. Tickets £10 including a drink and a Christmassy canape. Mulled

wine, Christmas decorations and good cheer! Tickets available from Upper Beeding Newsagents or Mary on 07528 916440 from 1 Dec.

Sunday 23Mid Sussex Ramblers Circular from Steyning, 11am Meet Fletcher’s Croft car park south of the parish church. Mobile on the day: 07745 833795. Steyning – Horseshoe – Round Hill – Soper’s Bottom – Upper Maudlin Farm – Maudlin – Steyning. Leader Jill. 5 miles, 01273 480167, TQ 178113.

ADVANCE NOTICEThurs 3 January 2013Oliver! Henfield Theatre Company ProductionThe Henfield Hall, 7.30pm (and 4 & 5 Jan, plus 2.30pm matinee on 5 Jan)See main article for box office and ticket information.Tuesday 8 January 2013Henfield Garden Club AGMHenfield Hall, 7.30pmSunday 13 January Henfield Conservation GroupThe Tanyard, meet 10am. (Also Weds 16 Jan)Come and carry out conservation work in Henfield - everyone wel-come! To complete clearing on the northern perimeter and dog-leg, removing brambles round the barn and removing fencing and tiles from open access. For more info email [email protected]

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St PeterS School chriStmaS BazaarDon’t forget to pop along to the St Peter’s School Christmas Bazaar on Friday 7 December from 2.30pm. You will be able to play some festive games and pick up some festive treats and maybe even say hello to Father Christmas. The 2013 School calendar will also be on sale at the bargain price of £5 – a perfect Christ-mas present for all those hard to buy for relatives!

New head chef at tottiNgtoN maNorTottington Manor is de-lighted to welcome new Head Chef, Ian Moore. Ian has been passion-ate about food since he first started in a profes-sional kitchen aged 14 years old. He said: “I love my job – no two days are the same and although it can be very pressurised, it is always rewarding! I’m very excited about all the eclectic food suppliers we have on our doorstep, for example there is a vast array of splendid local pheas-ants, partridge and venison.”Ian has been busy introducing a two/three course set lunch menu for Mondays to Fridays as well as a new a la carte menu, both of which are proving to be very popular. But don’t just take our word for it – check out Ian’s creative culinary skills for yourself in the beautiful surroundings of Tottington Manor.www.tottingtonmanor.co.uk

chriStmaS StartS here!The Friends of St Barnabas are promoting a charity concert entitled ‘Christmas Starts Here!’ on Thursday 6 December 2012 at 7pm in the Henfield Hall. This concert is an annual showpiece of Henfield’s musical talent, in support of the wonderful work of St Barna-bas House and Chestnut Tree House in their palliative care of adults and children with life-limiting illnesses.Those of you who attended the Jubilee Concert in Red Oaks last summer will remember Henfield’s lo-cal Royal Opera singer Sidonie Winter, who tops the bill; and Brass Fusion, who will be accompanying the community carols. There will be contributions from other local soloists and songs from St Peter’s School Choir. A chorus from Henfield Theatre Company will preview their January production of ‘Oliver’. As in previous years there will be musical offerings from The Henfield Consort directed by Lesley Barnes; St Peter’s Handbells; and contributions from the local churches. The Friends of St Barnabas will be serving mulled wine and mince pies during the interval.Tickets are priced at £5 (under 12’s £3), and are available from Henfield Furnishings and the Henfield Churches.Nigel Stevens

tree of lifeThe West Sussex Philharmonic Choir will be perform-ing a ‘Tree of Life’ Christmas Concert on Sunday 2 December in aid of St Catherine Hospice at the K2 Leisure Centre in Crawley. For more information visit www.westsussexphilharmonicchoir.org.ukLiz Timmer

thaNk you!Henfield Youth Club Would like to say a massive

‘thank you’ once again for an amazing amount of money being raised by the Henfield Club and Kath-erine Faber from Stokes. We held a Pumpkin event where the village was invited to compete for the largest pumpkin and the best dressed pumpkin. A BBQ and side stalls attracted lots of visitors and the sun shone! Jack the Lad from Heart FM judged the pumpkins competition and a fantastic time was had by all, as well as raising over £700 for the Youth Club. We would like to take the opportunity to thank James Josling, our local PCSO, for securing us a grant from Sussex Police to purchase sports and arts equipment for the Youth Club. We are overwhelmed

by the support shown by Henfield and the people who live here and thank you in anticipation of your contin-ued supportDebbie Slaughter

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our SoNgNot many schools can boast that there has been a song written for them to support their theme for the term but The Towers is delighted that this is what hap-pened for them. The theme chosen by Year 11 girls for this term is ‘Swifter, Higher, Stronger’ so imagine our delight when Maisey in Year 8 announced that her father Matt Redman had written a song especially for the theme and that he would come in and teach it to the girls. There was great excitement as he did a few warm up songs including the Jessie J song ‘price tag’ before he taught the Senior girls to sing his song. They sang with great gusto accompanied by Matt on his guitar and Johnny Bird playing the keyboard. He also told them a little about how he became the Christian song-writer. This certainly proved to be an uplifting start to our day.Carole Baker, Headmistress New hair & co StyliStAt the end of July Hair & Co welcomed a new stylist to their team. Rebecca joined as a full time stylist, having started her career in Hove as a junior stylist. After qualifying in May, Rebecca started to look for a long term position to progress her career in. Hair & Co are pleased she answered their ad-vert. Since joining the team Rebecca is building into a busy stylist and has settled in with staff and clients well. Manager Emma and stylist Tracy are pleased to have her as a part of the team and are looking forward to the busy Christ-mas and coming year as an established team.

glitter uP fridayDear BN5 readers. Why not take part in our ‘Glitter up Friday’ this Christmas? Encourage your friends and work colleagues to shimmer in sequins, bedazzle in bow-ties and parade around in party clothes this De-cember, all in aid of our Christmas fundraiser, Glitter Up Friday! The money raised will enable our Marie Curie Nurses to care for more terminally ill patients in your local community. For more information or to request a fundraising pack, please contact Fiona Dodd on 01622 230745 or email [email protected].

heNfieldhuB.com lauNchMore than a hundred people were at the launch of Henfield’s new website. Henfield Hub.com went live in Henfield Hall as West Sussex County Councillor Lionel Barnard and County Council Community Solu-tions Officer Greg Ockwell pushed the start button. Lionel said: “This is the culmination of a great deal of work by everyone, especially Henfield Community Partnership, and the county council were delighted to

help with funding – even in these difficult times.” MP Nick Herbert was the guest-of-honour at the HenfieldHub.com ‘community day’ held later in the week. Local organisations were out in force at St Pe-ter’s School, the Leisure Centre and Henfield Youth Club and Sussex Police, the Fire Service and HART (Henfield Area Response Team) were among the many organisations represented. Nick said: “This is a fan-tastic website facility for the community and all those involved have worked hard to ensure its success.”Mike Beardall

greeN daySenior girls at The Towers decided that they would like to have a day when they would swap their bright red uniform in order to dress in green, dye their hair green and paint their nails green. Miss Miles, Head of PE, decided that she would invest in a new pair of trainers for the day with bright green laces and

luminous green soles. Over £220 was raised to be shared between St Barnabas Hospice and our own Eco-Schools fund.Carole Baker, Headmistress

white hart warriorS iN School quiz victoryHenfield White Hart Warriors won this year’s trophy in the St. Peter’s School PTA quiz on Saturday. More than a hundred people took part in the annual event in the school hall to raise funds for the school. Cel-ebrating their win afterwards, team member Trevor Simmons said: “We are delighted to add some more silverware to the pub mantelpiece.” The winning team were Katy Culver, Kate Flower, Eddy Reynolds, Siobhan Reynolds, Jennie Bryant, Laura Salkeld and Trevor Simmons.Mike Beardall

SaNta’S comiNg… !What could be nicer than a personal visit from San-ta on Christmas morning? If you have a gift for that special person, whether child or adult, why not get in touch with the BP Guild? They can arrange for Santa to turn up on Christmas morning to make a delivery in the Henfield, Woodmancote and Small Dole areas that


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The Anne Giliberti School of DancePrincipal: Anne Giliberti A.R.A.D. L.I.S.T.D

Registered teacher & Life Member of The Royal Academy of Dance

Classes for children from 3 years to adultChildren entered for the R.A.D Exams

Corpus Christi Catholic Church Hall, HenfieldTelephone: 01825 761628 Mobile: 07561 192095

will add to the magic of Christmas Day. The charge for this is £2.50 per present, which goes towards Guild funds. Presents to be delivered should be taken to Graham Denyer (Presents’ Pixie) at 8 Gresham Place, Henfield on the following dates: • Wednesday 19 December, 3 – 6pm• Thursday 20 December, 3 – 6pm• Friday 21 December, 4 – 7pmGraham can be contacted on 01273 492402.

Shell garage - oPeNiNg arouNd SePtemBer 13?We have received the following update from Shell International: “We are sorry that the works are tak-ing longer than we initially anticipated and have been delayed well beyond our intended start date. We need to coordinate with and agree working processes around the various on site utilities, which has delayed our programme. The site works cannot start until this is all resolved, but we hope that the agreements will be in place within the next few weeks. We have no desire to keep the site closed longer than necessary.The overall works programme is anticipated to take around nine months. This is a little longer than pre-viously thought as we need to allow a further two months to divert the existing utilities. The access to Golden Square will be diverted when work in that part of the site is being carried out. Immediate neighbours will hear from us in more detail nearer the time. We’re

hoping to start work shortly after the New Year to avoid any disruption over the Christmas period and will confirm the anticipated start date once the details are finalised.” Ross Whittam, Spokesperson, Shell Internationaltv dragoNS fold their owN PaPer imageS for SuS-Sex cre-a t o r ’ S BidTV Dragons ques-tioning Sussex entrepreneur Brian Smith on BBC’s Dragons’ Den found themselves facing an amus-ing paper-folding challenge as they made their own images into finger puppets.Duncan Ban-natyne, Peter Jones, Theo Paph-itis and Deborah Meaden enjoyed folding the specially created ‘Pop-ettes’ in the show broadcast on Sunday 28 October on BBC2. The latest Pop-ette characters come from Henfield creator Brian Smith (author name Philip Craik), publisher of The World of Popagami – a fun activity book for chil-dren, packed with a dozen easy-to-fold colourful ani-mals (folded from a single sheet of printed paper). “I created special sheets of the Dragons themselves for the show,” said Brian. “I think they were surprised by the whole business idea and had some useful advice. The World of Popagami is on sale at £4.99 and avail-able both online and in some major bookshops, in-cluding branches of Waterstones. Characters in the book include a robot, rabbit, meerkat, leopard, mouse, tiger, bear, cat, mountain lion, cow, giraffe and horse. The TV Dragon sheets are available in packs of 10 (two each of the five Dragons) and cost just 99p. Visit www.popagami.comMike Beardall



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waNted - carol SiNgerS!Carol-singers of all ages are needed to sing at Hen-field’s Spirit of Christmas night on Friday 7 De-cember. We’re a small friendly group who will be singing in the High Street in aid of the Children’s Society. We’d love some more people to join us, so if you’d like to take part email Hilary at [email protected] or call her on 494213. We will not be singing for the whole evening, so there will be plenty of time to explore what else is going on in the village that night.

SeNd a meSSage of hoPe‘Shine a light into the darkness’ by sending a greet-ings card with a message of goodwill, this December to someone in need of encouragement. Amnesty In-ternational runs this campaign every year at this time to send greetings cards to prisoners of conscience, hu-man rights defenders, people on death row or in dan-ger because of their faith. The impression these cards make on police, prison staff and political authorities can help to keep the recipients safe. From 1 December until just before Christmas Day there will be a table in St Peter’s Church, Henfield with information on display to help you choose who you would like to send a card to, along with cards to sign and address.Hilary Green

heNfield art cluB aNNual exhiBitioNThe Henfield Art Club Annual Exhibition recently celebrated its 30th birthday, the Club having been founded in 1982. The opening was performed by local artist Curtis Tappenden and this year 32 members participated, exhibiting paintings in several mediums and articles of wood and stone. Members and the public were invited to vote for their favourite picture. For the fourth year running the children of St Peters school took part and ex-hibited paintings, drawings and models of animals and houses. Members produced greetings cards for sale and the proceeds of the raffle were given to a local charity. Jim Quainton

New gP PartNerS at heNfield medical ceNtreDr Olivia Snape and Dr Camilla Drew joined our team in November as job share Partners at the Practice, working four days a week between them. Dr Olivia Snape quali-fied in 1989 at St Thomas’ Hospital London. She has three children and enjoys walking, cycling, gardening and adventurous travelling! She has worked in various practices in Sussex over the years, including Henfield, and is very much looking forward to rejoining our team. Dr Camilla Drew worked in a partnership in London be-fore moving to Sussex eight years ago. Since then she has been working in a practice in Burgess Hill, and is now excited about joining Henfield. She has particular interests in family planning and fertility issues. Outside work she is kept busy by her four children who are all currently at St Peter’s primary school. Dr Snape and Dr Drew will be taking over the care of Dr Hoey’s patients as well as taking on new patients regis-tering at Henfield Medical Centre. Existing patients who wish to transfer from their current GPs can also have the opportunity to join their list. Any existing patients wish-ing to do this should please contact the Deputy Practice Manager on 01273 497418.With our two new doctors we will be increasing the num-ber of GP surgery sessions we offer each week, thereby helping to accommodate population growth in our area as well as aiming to keep pace with the escalating de-mand on GP appointments.



heNfield frieNdS of St BarNaBaS uPdateIn November the Henfield Friends of St Barnabas had a stall at the Charities Fair - thank you to all those who manned the stall and those who sup-ported it. We now look forward to our Annual Cel-ebration Concert in aid of St Barnabas on Thurs-day 6 December in the Henfield Hall. Mince pies and mulled wine will be served during the interval and tickets are still available from Henfield Fur-nishings. The Friends will also have a stall at the Village Shopping Evening on 7 December where Christmas cards and other gifts will be for sale. We hope you will support us in both these events. Our next meeting will be on Thursday 17 January 2013 at 7.30pm in the Free Church Hall.Peggy Mc Comas

coleS SPoNSor heNfield u8’SHenfield FC U8’s are hoping for a great season after teaming up with new kit sponsors Coles Automotive in Edburton.Manager Dick Hills said; “We are delighted with our New kit, especially as it comes from such a well known and respected local company. It seems to have spe-cial powers too, as our boys wore it for the first time on Saturday and won their first match of the season. It seems Coles can fix anything.”Good luck for the season Henfield U8’s!

PerformiNg factory iN heNfieldA new type of factory is starting in Henfield! Well, this is going to be a space for you where you can increase your confidence and develop your presenting and performing skills so that you can read that poem, sing that song, make that presentation at work, dance or take part in a performance.Previous experience or not doesn’t matter. You only need to have that feeling that this might be something for you. Sign up and come along to this initial first work-shop where you can meet Britt, try her exercises and let her know what you might be interested in doing. You don’t have to want to go on stage to take part, the train-ing is brilliant for feeling refreshed, having fun and being more creative. Britt has 28 years experience of teaching Voice, Movement and Performing Skills. Profits from the Performing Factory go to St Peters Church in Henfield.The first workshop for adults (16 years+) is being held on 1 December 2012 from 10am-12pm at St Peter’s Church House, Church Lane, Henfield BN5 9NY, cost £8. Please let Britt know if you are interested in joining future classes even if you can’t make this one. For more information and bookings email [email protected] or call Britt on 07745 007 584.

thurSday circleOur Christmas Party is on Thursday 6 December, as usual at the Free Church Hall at 2.30pm. We are fortu-nate to have Steve Piggott and his wife who will enter-tain us with their music. They will include some Christ-mas Carols, so be ready to start the Christmas Season by joining in the singing and perhaps hear your favourite Carol. After the music we will enjoy our time together

with some Christmas fare, so come along, we love to welcome new people to our monthly meetings. Our first meeting of next year will be on Thursday 3rd January.Peggy Mc Comas

heNfield gardeN cluBAfter a year of challenging weather, for both gardens and gardeners, our members can look back on the busy year we have just enjoyed: five talks, six outings by coach and car, a plant sale and coffee morning, a plant swap/sale during Henfield’s Gardens and Arts weekend with the money raised being given to Hen-field Youth Club, a new members evening together with an evening social and an afternoon tea party! The rose arch and memorial wall planting in the cem-etery have been maintained and on top of this a ne-glected area in the Henfield Hall car park was cleared and planted in red, white and blue to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. This area is currently being replanted. We now have our final event of the year to look forward to which is our Christmas party for mem-bers on 4 December.If you would like to join our friendly club and enjoy the busy programme being organised for 2013 please contact our Membership Secretary by email [email protected] or phone Linda on 01273 492497.Margaret Hollingsworth


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heNfield oPeNS New Play area for childreNHenfield children are celebrating the new Chessbrook Green Play Area which was opened last month by Samantha Pummell (11) who has been keeping the area tidy. She cut the ribbon of the new playground at Wantley which has all new equipment to replace the previous wooden set.Mike Morgan, chairman of Henfield lighting and open spaces committee, said: “We have to thank the par-ents who originally put in the wooden equipment 20 years ago and drove the project forward. Children like Samantha, who has been doing a fantastic job keep-ing the area clean and tidy, are really proud of the new equipment.”Henfield Parish Council provided the new area and installation, using their funds together with those of Saxon Weald Homes Ltd and Horsham District Coun-cil’s planning gain fund. Karen Woolgar of Sutcliffe Play, the equipment suppliers and constructors, said: “This is an outstanding facility and we are delighted that children are already enjoying their new equip-ment.”

lookiNg for fuNdiNg? aPPly for a commuNity graNt!Does your scout hut need a new lick of paint? Would you like to set up a knitting club? Or maybe you just need help towards your club’s general running costs? Look no further. Local voluntary and not-for-profit

organisations are invited to apply for a grant from Saxon Weald. As part of Saxon Weald’s community grant scheme, each year a variety of clubs and organisations receive funding from £100 to £1,000. This year is no excep-tion, with a total of £10,000 in the pot. Jim Dean, Head of Business Improvement at Saxon Weald, says: ‘We are proud to support local good causes who help to improve the quality of life for our resi-dents and the wider community. We look forward to receiving a range of applications this year.’Organisations that benefited from last year’s scheme include Horsham Debt Advice Service, Sunbeam Swimming Club, Steyning Town Football Club and

Horsham Rugby Club for U13s. You need to be a voluntary, not-for-profit organisation working where Saxon Weald has housing stock. Groups receiving central or local government funding cannot be considered. The closing date is Friday 7 December 2012. For more information or an application pack please contact Claire Fellows on 01403 226013 or email [email protected]

tree for iaNOn Saturday 3rd No-vember there was a tree planting cer-emony in the garden at The Henfield Hall. The Hall Committee commissioned the tree to commemo-rate the contribution made by the late Ian Varley. Ian was a founder member of the Hall Committee from the time when the building was just a design plan until the last few months of his life. The chairperson Ann Hubner spoke of his long and in-valuable commitment to the Hall. He is much missed. His son, Chris Varley, with his wife Florence and their granddaughter Jasmine joined Hall members for the planting ceremony. The tree is a Acer Palmatum, and there will be a plaque placed with it shortly.Jo Jewson, Hall Committee



teNNiS-taStic!What a racket (or was it a racquet?) could be heard, as Henfield Tennis Club hosted the first ‘Mini Red’ (ages 8 and under) tournament to the delight of an enthusiastic group of tennis fans, mums and dads!Pleased with the good turn out, head coach and or-ganiser, Jörg Schlüter said: “All the players made a great effort to use their skills that they had honed in their various tennis lessons and this was a tournament that was tightly contested throughout, with some of the matches going onto 13:11 and even 14:12! The morning culminated with the final of the consolation draw being played between Sonny Weber and Nina Butler Laplace, which was won by Sonny with a score of 10:5. Then the main draw final, a tightly contested match seeing Fingal Wilson just edge Asmus Minchell 11:9, to take home the winner’s medal”.The club would like to thank all the parents who helped with umpiring the children’s game and without whom the tournament would not have run so smoothly and the ladies team for their patience and understanding, as they were playing a league match at the same time as the tournament was on!The next Henfield ‘Mini Tennis’ event is a special Christmas doubles tournament on Sunday 2 Decem-ber*. There will be team prizes for the widest team age gap (ask Granny to play) and the narrowest (got a twin?), the oldest team and the youngest, the best Christmas fancy dress theme, the wackiest costume

and the most unusual socks, the best team name and, of course, the winners! So come and join in a free and fun tennis competition – Mums and Dads, friends and neighbours are all welcome whether they are Tennis Club members or not! The Tennis Club will organise food and refreshments and they’ll even be some spare racquets available if your’s is lost in the loft. And if we’re really lucky Santa Claus may even pay us an early visit! Let us know you want to play by emailing Jörg at [email protected] or by leaving your name and telephone number in the ‘Mini Tennis’ box in the Leisure Centre before Saturday 24 November (*if it’s bad weather on Sunday 2 December we’ll try again on Sunday 16 December).

heNfield PariSh couNcilWith winter approaching Henfield Parish Council is again implementing its Winter Management Plan. This includes close liaison with the Highways Author-ity with daily notification of the salting programme for roads in and around Henfield. As with previous years, much of the snow clearing and helping vulnerable res-idents will fall on Henfield Parish Council and willing community volunteers. Those who offered help last year have been contacted to confirm their availability this year. If you have not been contacted but are able to help, please contact the Council office in the Hen-field Hall (telephone 01273 492507 or email [email protected] ). Volunteers are needed to help clear pavement snow and ice, use their 4x4 vehicles to help


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residents in need of help with shopping and medical centre visits, and to man telephones and provide re-assurance and help for those residents on the Coun-cil’s vulnerable persons list.Henfield Parish Council staff already undertake a vast number of duties around the Parish to improve its ap-pearance and facilities. These range from litter clear-ance and footpath strimming to emergency repairs, tree surgery and installing new facilities such as public seats. Whilst many of the tasks are not the responsi-bility of this Council, its main desire is to provide as high quality environment as possible for all the resi-dents of Henfield. Following discussions with West Sussex County Council it is now proposed that some more minor highway maintenance duties transfer to this Council. The duties are likely to include footpath vegetation clearance, highway sign cleaning, remov-ing fly posting, weed spraying and footpath pothole repairs. It is hoped the necessary agreement can soon be signed to enable this transfer of duties to take place in the New Year.

the ragged trouSered PhilaNthroPiStSAll power to Henfield Theatre Company for a brilliantly brave rendition of its unarguably tricky play, with its script packed with social realism, its multiple charac-ters and minimalist scenery, and to director Paul Wood-cock for his passionate vision.The play (written by Robert Tressell and adapted by Howard Brenton) explores the plight of the Edwardian working classes in obtaining and securing reliable work, with no job security or sickness benefit and highlights the increasing need, historically, for the Trade Unions. Owen, the protagonist, is a confirmed socialist who is currently working as a decorator (though his trade is a signwriter). He tries to expose the hypocrisy of capital-ism (and voting Tory) to his workmates and the social conviction that the proletariat are indeed their own worst enemy for accepting the fat cats’ terms.We follow the fates of the workers as they renovate The Cave and the contrast of the rising fortunes of the cor-rupt capitalist town councillors. There are many striking parallels between this story and our current ‘political climate’ and recession, making this a very timely and portentous choice of play.There were several strengths to this production. Most noticeable was the use of authentic work songs of the time sung a-cappella by the whole cast, includ-ing ‘Work boys work and be contended’ – the lyrics of which of course highlighted the dramatic ignorance of the workers’ situation for Owen. The set design was simple but effective. There were also some impres-sively swift character changes where the cast used a ‘Godberesque’ line up technique and some great Ar-taudian style masks to change the actors from workers to the Fat Cats.I saw it on the opening night and, despite the odd slip of the tongue and first night forgetfulness, the cast did a marvelous job. They pitched the balance of political and historical commentary with the lighter, comedic banter between the workers just right. Well done for this choice of play HTC. It was a bold move and very refreshing to step away from the more traditional mu-sical formula and explore these fundamental issues. I look forward to more!Kirsty Martin

the Jam PotFollowing the success of our existing shop, the Jam Pot, in Hurstpierpoint High Street, we are opening the Jam Pot in Henfield, (opposite Barclays Bank) from 9.30 to late evening. We will be selling beauti-ful things for your home, including pine and antique furniture, painted shabby chic items, linen, wooden toys, paintings and much more. We look forward to welcoming you to our new shop.Matt Kingston



hart iSSueS with SecamB SmS ‘miS-commuNicatioN’Local HART (Henfield Area Response Team) respond-ers are increasingly frustrated with incorrect call outs from SECAmb (South East Coast Ambulance Service) which appear to be growing dramatically in frequen-cy. We have been told by a reliable source of instances which catalogue at least two years of problems, wors-ening to almost crisis point recently. The root cause of the problem appears to be the SMS service used by SECAmb; and although responders have been con-tinually reporting faults there has been no move to ad-dress the problems to date.During one night-shift one responder received call-outs to no less than six emergencies - which all took place as far afield as Gillingham in Kent. None of the calls were in the correct geographical area and all well outside the HART zone of Henfield and occasionally surrounding villages. The calls came every half an hour.Another responder switched on his telephone recently to find twelve missed SMS messages from SECAmb from the previous night; he was not on duty and his phone was not activated, but due to an error in the system the calls were sent.Other mis-communications include call-outs to po-tentially dangerous incidents. Responder units should not be called to incidents involving alcohol, domes-

tic violence or other types of violence that may be dangerous for the responder. Recently one Henfield and two Partridge Green responders attended an in-cident involving a missing person; SECAmb refused to send an ambulance until the person was found - by responders and the police. The person was believed to be violent, especially to those wearing uniform or high-visibility clothing, as the Responders do. This is clearly outside the remit of HART. Two responders also recently attended a call to a gentleman with ap-parent mental health problems in a local shop, staying with the patient for two hours until police attended. Once again no ambulance was in attendance.There has also been a rise in the reported cases of two different responder units attending the same emergency. Both Partridge Green responders (PART) and HART have been called several times to the same incident. It is thought this may be because Partridge Green responders are under the care of Banstead control desk whereas Henfield fall in the remit of Lew-is control desk.We have invited SECAmb to respond with their rea-sons behind these repeated and increasingly serious incidents. Darren Reynolds, Head of Voluntary Ser-vices, said:“During the period 1 April to 5 November 2012 SE-CAmb dispatched Community First Responders (CFRs) to more than 15,000 patients across the South East Coast area. We value the incredible contribution these volunteers make to their local communities on a daily basis. During the same period, we have re-ceived 15 reported call centre issues. Despite the low numbers in relation to the number of activations, we thoroughly investigate each incident and act on the findings. “We utilise the Short Message System (SMS) to com-municate and dispatch our CFRs from our Emergency Operations Centres (EOCs), in order to reduce the number of telephone calls into our three EOCs and ensuring that there are no delays in answering 999 calls. “We provide dedicated support to our CFRs through our ‘response desk’ which we aim to have manned 24/7. However, when 999 calls are high, priority has to be given to answering the potentially life threatening calls coming into the EOCs, meaning staff manning the response desk may on occasion need to answer 999 calls. As a result, we recognise that sometimes it may be difficult to get through to the dedicated re-sponse desk. “Whilst recognising that the overall numbers of report-ed issues are low, SECAmb does recognise that there has been an increase in issues during recent weeks with the SMS system. We invited the CFR Team Lead-ers who were experiencing most of the issues to a meeting at the end of October, which the Chairman and Team Leader of the Henfield scheme both attend-ed. As a result of that meeting, a further meeting was arranged with relevant senior managers from within the Trust to try and resolve the outstanding issues and frustrations being experienced by our CFRs. These meetings have highlighted lots of issues which we are hoping to have addressed by the end of the year,


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including re-profiling of all CFR phones so erroneous calls and locations are no longer are sent. We are also looking at a broader piece of work to consider how best to communicate with CFRs in the future. “A communication to all CFRs will be distributed shortly to ensure that our SMS is being used most efficiently and we can reduce the number of inap-propriate calls being made. Regarding the specific incidents outlined, we are investigating each of these currently.”Emma Osman

SuNday 11 NovemBer - rememBraNce iN heNfieldRemembrance day was marked solemnly and respect-fully in Henfield with the high street closed to traffic as the parade reached a standstill, joined by many local people who came to stand for two minutes in remem-brance of all those who gave their lives in conflicts past and more recent.The parade, of ex-servicemen, clergy, police, commu-nity groups, Parish Council, local government represen-tatives, fire services and children representing the Scout and Guide associations marched to St Peter’s Church for a service of remembrance, returning to the War Me-morial where the names of all those who died during both World Wars were read aloud to a silent crowd. For more photographs of the parade go to www.facebook.com/bn5magazine

SteyNiNg muSeumDid you know that it was 25 years ago that the ‘Great Storm’ occurred throughout the UK on the 27 Novem-ber? To mark this anniversary we will be continuing our display with facts, photographs and memories of how this affected local residents. Learn how a saucepan came in useful!We have also been fortunate to have some recent addi-tions donated to our collection and these will be on dis-play during December. Some of the items have a slightly wacky interest, and some still have us confused – come along and see if you can help us decide on their exact use. Look for the display – ‘Oddments and Oddities’. Tickets will also be on sale for our fund raising event



heNfield’S SPirit of chriStmaS eveNiNg This year Henfield’s spirit of Christmas will take place on Friday 7 December from 4-8pm. There will be simi-

lar events going on to last year which will include fair-ground rides for young children, carol singers, char-ity stalls, Father Christmas and his sleigh (BP Guild); Henfield Youth Club will have a base for Santa’s Grot-to in the bus shelter and various shops will have a selection of offerings for customers.The shop window dressing competition is being held again, with the theme of Great British Christmases, and judging will be done for the same four categories as last year, namely best use of colour, best theme, best use of space, and best use of lighting. Nigel Fitzsimmons from HDC has kindly agreed to be our judge again and he will be assessing the displays between 3 and 6 December, with the winners an-nounced during the Friday evening.Tony Jackson

heNfield BP guild chriStmaS collectioN Schedule We plan to undertake our Christmas Collection with Father Christmas on his sleigh and a recording of BP Guild members singing carols on the dates below. We try to reach most of the properties in Small Dole and Henfield, but for those not listed, we apologise but the sleigh has limited turning. We also hope you

will support our Barclays Bank and Swains Farm Shop collections. All the money raised goes to the Senior Citizens Party in September. Wednesday 5 December – New Hall Lane, Totting-

which is being held on Sunday 16 December when The Southdown Concert Band will be performing at The Steyning Centre between 2pm – 4pm. Tickets are £7.50 Adult £3 under 16’s. Refreshments will also be on sale.Don’t forget as well that our Museum shop is full of fan-tastic ideas for the family’s Christmas Stockings? Why not visit our Gift Shop which has been stocked with some great ideas for of all ages. Opening times: Tues, Wed & Fri 10.30 – 12.30 and 2.30 – 4pm; Saturday 10.30 – 4pm; Sunday 2.30-4pm.


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ton Drive area, Downsview, Sands Lane & Shoreham Road area in Small Dole.Friday 7 December – Village evening.Saturday 8 December - Barclays’ Square, High Street, Henfield 09.00 – 13.00.Monday 10 December - West End Lane, Hollands Rd, Lower Station Rd, Beechings, Upper Station Rd, Church Lane, Church St, Pinchnose Green area, Chestnut Way, Martyns Close.Tuesday 11 December - Staples Barn, Gresham Place, Northcroft, Kings Field, Flower Farm Close, Fabians Way, Broomfield Rd, Batts Drive, Greenways, The Hooks.Wednesday 12 December - Lower Faircox, Dropping Holmes, Chanctonbury View, Windmill Lane, Nep Town Rd , Nep Close Weavers Lane, South View Ter-race, King James Lane, Blackgate Lane, Hewitts.Thursday 13 December - Parsonage Rd, Nyes Close, Benson Rd, Furners Mead, Daisycroft.Friday 14 December - Wantley Hill, Manor Way, Manor Close, Barn End.Saturday 15 December - Swains Farm Shop, Henfield Common 9am -1pm.Monday 17 December - Cagefoot Lane, Mill Drive, Cedar Way, The Common.Tuesday 18 December - London Road and Deer Park Estate.

all chaNge at village care & toP ShelfIn the New Year there will be a new face at the helm of Village Care - although a very familiar one! Tina Hoad, who currently works in Village Care (pictured centre) will take over the business as John and Sue Willis take a well-earned retirement.Many of the current products in Top Shelf, including the extensive range of cards and Belgian chocolates, will move to Village Care. Top Shelf will undergo a transformation - with the shop being reduced in size with a smaller retail outlet at the front. Top Shelf will continue to trade well into the New Year and will be open for business as usual while the alterations are made. Both shops look forward to welcoming you over the Christmas period with their range of gifts.

We LOVE Christmas here at BN5! There’s something about the sparkle and twinkle of the decorations, the anticipation and

the excitement which makes us want to relive our childhood Christmases. However Christmas shop-ping can often seem like a chore, especially when it involves driving to large shopping centres. But before you rush headlong into Holmbush, Crawley or Brighton, take a look at Henfield High Street this year. Our independent retailers have put together a fantastic array of gift ideas and we think you will be nicely surprised!

If it’s gifts for the home you’re after then you don’t need to go any further than Bay Tree Trading in Caudle Street. Jen has put together a range of exclusive and unique hand crafted gifts including spectacle chains, keyrings, bookmarks, earrings and necklaces made from glass and semi-precious stone beads, all with complementary gift wrap. Check-out the gorgeous button hearts on canvas, hand crafted cushions, doorstops and draft excluders as well as the beautiful selection of trinket boxes, glass jars, candles, tea light holders and photo frames. She also has everything you need to make your Christmas table look stunning, from crockery and candlesticks to table decorations including fairy lights & twig lights. “What I love about shopping locally is that you get to know the people who serve you, wherever you shop” said Jen. “I know most of my customers

by name and they know me by name too, it’s what creates a personal service and you can’t get that from any town or the internet. There’s an incredible community here and I love being part of it.”

Hamfields stock a range of Christmas lights, decora-tive candles, decorations and artificial Christmas trees to help bring the festive touch to your home. They have an assortment of practical gift ideas for both gardeners and foodies, including knife blocks, food processors and garden tools. If you don’t know what to buy, then why not give a Hamfields gift voucher and let the recipient choose themselves? We’re crossing our fingers for a white Christmas and it’s good to know that we can stock up on snow essentials such as snow shovels and sledges from Hamfields. And for those domestic emergencies such as blown fuses, lost keys and forgotten batter-ies, you know where to go!

Stokes have a beautiful range of cards, wrap-ping paper and advent calendars as well as lots of gift ideas ranging from stocking fillers to beautiful Caroline Gardner stationery and luxury chocolates. Their prices are very competitive and often lower than mainstream competitors. For example, they are selling Lindt Pralines chocolates at £29.99 where Waitrose are selling the same for £35.50. Katheryn from Stokes said: “I have had friends from Brighton

thrilled with the bargains they have found along Henfield high street. I don’t think people realise how much they can find here and how well we compare to the larger shopping centres, many of which charge much more than some of Henfield’s smaller shops. In the sections that we specialise, like confectionary, or cards and wrap, our customers tell us our selec-tions are better and more varied than in places like Horsham - this makes us very proud!”

The newly opened Jam Pot offers an ever-changing, scrumptious array of all things vintage for the house and garden. The wonderfully eclectic range includes hand-painted furniture, mirrors, textiles, chandeliers, china, enamelware, vintage clothing and evening bags. They also have a lovely collection of hand-made cushions, bunting and lavender bags (using locally grown lavender!) as well as toiletries and candles – it’s impossible not to find something you like! Co-owned by Henfield resident Mary and Steyn-ing resident Matt, the Jam Pot has a sister shop in Hurstpierpoint, so if you can’t find what exactly what you are looking for in Henfield, they can check stock in their other shop for you.

If you really need to dress to impress this festive party season, then make sure you pop into White Mischief Bridal and take a look at their stunning range of party dresses. From jazzy, sparkly cocktail dresses and sophisticated little black party dresses through to floor length evening wear, they have something for everyone. With popular makes includ-ing Alvina Valenta, Forever Unique, Lazaro, Mascara and Occasions, all ages and styles are catered for: from short, strappy and strapless to long, feminine and floaty – just perfect for those fun and fancy Christmas parties! White Mischief also stocks a limited range of shoes and handbags to complement their dresses.

If you think you have to pay more when you’re shop-ping locally then Village Care will be a pleasant sur-prise for you. Perfect for pretty soaps, perfumes and toiletries they also stock a lovely range of attractive and affordable Christmassy jewellery to add sparkle to your Christmas party dress. Children are not for-gotten, with old-fashioned wooden toys, games and puzzles, lots of educational fun. It’s the perfect place for stocking fillers such as Jellycats soft toys and bath bombs. Tina Hoad, who will be taking over the reins at Village Care in the New Year, said; “Henfield at Christmas has a unique atmosphere. It’s lovely to see the whole village out, the shop takes on a party atmosphere; it really buzzes with a lovely sense of anticipation. We enjoy welcoming our customers on the Christmas evening, saying thank you for their support throughout the year.”

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Henfield Theatre Company has a grand tradition of producing wonderful plays and musicals with actors of all ages,

for all theatrical tastes. From musicals and pantomime to serious plays and dialogues, this diverse company produces something for everyone. They have won many amateur awards and shows are very often sell-outs. The company values their young members, encouraging and supporting many of them on to professional theatre; some performing with success in major West End shows.I met with Diane Fuell and Susanna Sea-ford, production manager and director of Henfield Theatre Company’s latest project; Lionel Bart’s Oliver!, and Jane Jones, who looks after the Company’s youth section, to find out more.When I visit the company are well into their rehearsal programme for Oliver!, with only 8 weeks to go until the opening night. After summer auditions, twice-weekly rehearsals started in earnest in September. The children, who make up the main chorus plus the key characters, are thoroughly engaged in the process of learning each song. Jane Haines, musical director, plays piano and guides the children through each line in detail, encourag-ing them to concentrate on their role-play. “Imagine that you are really, really hungry, your tummy is empty and you are desperate for something to eat,” she says. With a production involving so many chil-dren the audition net widens – most of the young people present have never been on stage before. To engage almost 30 children with such rapt concentration is no easy task, but Jane and Susanna have worked together many times before and have a wealth of experience. Jane is a talented musician and music teacher and Susanna was professionally trained in the theatre and a drama teacher before going on to become a special needs teacher, they both use these skills to bring out the very best from the children. “We like to get to know the characters of the children and learn to work with them,

ideally we run workshops beforehand so that we can teach the children some acting techniques as well as discover the depth of their abilities in a fun and involved way,” said Susanna. “With Oliver!, we had time constraints, but we are really pleased that so many children wanted to be involved. We actually have two different Oliver char-acters, two Dodges and two Charlie Bates. The chorus remains the same for each night, so this is really hard work for the children, some of whom are quite young. There is a lot for the children to learn, we are a professional company and we have high expectations of them.”These high expectations mean that the shows are polished and professional, as any audience member will testify. Attention to detail is key – from lighting and scenery, to costumes, hair and makeup created by a hardworking team of creatives – the whole package is carefully produced to create two and a half hours of magical theatrical escapism. One area that is always praised by reviewers is choreography. The company engages the services of Wendy Hoare, who has the task of seamlessly weaving dance and movement into the production. In this instance, with the cast being predominantly 10-year-old boys, often 19 of them on stage at any one time in the workhouse scenes, I don’t envy Wendy at all!Susanna, Jane and Wendy are a bit of a ‘dream team’, having worked together on many other productions. Diane, the produc-tion manager, is relatively new to the village, with a background in project management she is skilled at balancing the complicated organisation of this relatively large produc-tion. Janet Oswald and her team of four costume designers and dressers add the magic of realistic costumes, allowing the actors to step right into their characters.“Working with these children so intensely and with such purpose does develop some great skills,” said Susanna. “They need to be able to concentrate for long periods of time, control their emotions and learn to harness them, as well as develop the con-fidence to stand up in front of an audience and perform. We are asking a lot but they gain so much from the experience.”Jane Jones chairs the Henfield Theatre Company youth section committee. The Company involve children in many produc-tions, Scrooge, Carousel, Waterbabies, Annie, Honk!; even serious plays like My

Boy Jack have some great roles for younger actors. It’s not only acting that can appeal to the younger members, one 13 year old girl is currently getting involved with set design and building at all levels, she is enthusiastic and has some great opportunities ahead of her. “Retaining children when they get to secondary school can some-times be a problem,” said Jane. “We find they get involved with school productions, then of course, exams. But, for those who do stay it’s great experience and they learn enormously from other cast members who are extremely professional with lots of experience.”The Company is planning some acting workshops in February and March next year. This is a great introduction to act-ing for young people, helping them to grow in confidence and learn valuable skills interacting with others. It also means the directors can get to know children and it helps tremendously in the casting process. Oliver! is likely to be a sell-out so make sure you get your tickets early.Emma OsmanOliver! at the Henfield Hall 3, 4, 5 January 2013 at 730pm plus matinee 5 January 2.30pm. Box Office opens 10 December at Stevens Estate Agents, Henfield 01273 492141. Tickets £12 or £10. Kindly sponsored by Wickwoods Country Club, Hotel and Spa.

St Peter’s Church, Henfield

Sunday 23rd December6.30 pm Carol ServiceChristmas Eve4.00 pm Crib Service11.00 pm Midnight CommunionChristmas Day9.00 am Parish Communion10.30 am Celebrate! Communion

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Sunday 16th December 3-5.00 pm Christmas Carnival at Henfield Youth Club, Deer ParkSunday 23rd December 11.00 am Family Christmas Celebration at Henfield Youth Club with refreshments from 10.30amChristmas Eve11.30 pm Midnight Communion at Henfield Free Church Hall (entrance to side)

Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church

Sunday 23rd December 3.00 pm Christingle Service

Christmas Eve6.00 pm Vigil Mass

Christmas Day 9.00 am Mass

Henfield Evangelical Free Church

Sunday 23rd December10.30 am Service with Compassion Children’s DVD6.30 pm Carols-by-Candelight, followed by tea/coffee and mince piesChristmas Day10.30 am Christmas Service with Compassion Children’s Offering

St Giles’ Church, Shermanbury

Sunday 23rd December11.15 am Carol ServiceChristmas Eve11.30 pm Midnight CommunionChristmas Day11.15 am Holy Communion

St Peter’s Church, Woodmancote

Sunday 23rd December9.45 am Carol Service

Christmas Eve10.00 pm Christmas Eve Communion

Christmas Day9.45 am Holy Communion

King of kingsAt Christmas we remember not only the birth of a very special baby in Bethlehem, but also the one who is called ‘King of kings’ in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. We catch a glimpse of this in the curious gifts the wise men brought the infant Jesus - more royal than child-friendly! Jesus told his followers however that his kingdom was ‘not of this world’. He certainly operated in a very different way from earthly kings, not ‘lording’ it over them, but by modelling to them the role of a servant. Lord Jesus, Servant King; Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.Wishing you, and all who you love, every blessing this Christmas-tide.The churches in Henfield.

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Red Oaks Care Home is celebrating recognition of one of it’s own. Mark Webb, a dementia carer has been short listed in the category of Dementia Carer Award for the Great South East Care Awards.

MarkÊ49,ÊjoinedÊtheÊhomeÊinÊHenÞeldÊasÊaÊdementiaÊcarerÊwithÊnoÊexperience what so ever. Care Manager Karen Poulter says “Mark was deliberately employed without care experience to enhance our person centred, non task orientated approach.”

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Following this success Barchester Healthcare, which owns Red Oaks, asked Mark to become a National Ambassador to promote dementia care.

“I can’t believe I was even nominated” said Mark, “I may be employed as a dementia carer, but actually who I am is the same as the residents in my care….a person.Dignity, understanding, patience and love are all I ask, and in my role at Red Oaks I want to bring compassion, meaning, love and happiness everyday”

Mark is attending a judging interview in early November and will attend a Gala Dinner at Brighton Metropole Hotel on 30th November toÊÞndÊoutÊhowÊheÊhasÊdone.ÊWhenÊtoldÊaboutÊthis his reply was “Black tie, I don’t even have a suit!”

For further information or to make an appointment please call Jacky Welchon 01273 493043 or visit www.barchester.com/redoaks

Karen goes on to say that “he soon became a star with his understanding and ability to improve the minute to minute quality of our residents lives just by being a Natural” and working from instinct, based on feelings and experiences. He shows skill with one to one interactions but is just as able to engage and include larger groups using occupational activities or social interactions”

Mark has become a Team leader and “manages his team with enthusiasm, support and encouragement promoting person centred care”.

As part of National Apprenticeship week earlier this year, mark was appointed a Project Manager to promote and enrol new apprentices in dementia care. His project was an “Apprentice” style challenge leading a team of four other staff in producing and selling pastries to the public in Brighton whilst engaging them in discussion and raising awareness of dementia care. This was incredibly successful raising more than £250 for charity and also engaging new apprentices.

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Christmas gifts wrapped up

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dren that would have a better longer term benefit than just giving cash, namely pensions and Junior ISAs. So how would they have fared a year on?

£80 into a pension would have had £20 added to it in tax relief by the government. Over the past 12 months the average mixed investment fund has returned 6%, so after adding the tax relief and growth the £80 gift would now worth £106. A Junior ISA won’t have ben-efited from the tax relief so the 6% return means it would now be worth £85.Alternatively, £80 would have bought you one of last year’s top selling gifts the “LeapPad Explorer”. One year on you can pick one up for around £42 on a well-known auction website. Admittedly a five year old probably won’t see the pen-sion fund as much fun but one year on do they still see the LeapPad Explorer as fun? Based on the number for sale on the aforementioned auction website I’d say probably not! In any event, you can be sure they won’t be playing with it when they are 18 when a Junior ISA would mature, let alone aged 55 when they could ac-cess the pension. However, at 6% per annum growth the Junior ISA would be worth £213 on maturity and the pension fund would be worth £1,842 at age 55. The Junior ISA could go a long way towards driving lessons or such like and the pension will help fund their retirement. They may be difficult to wrap and not look so great under the tree but in the long run you will be thanked. This illustrates the power of one small payment. In reality it could be two “gifts” a year at birthday and Christmas times. The pension of course could also be greatly increased by contributions from the recipient up to their retirement date. Ask yourself this question – did you mean to take one of these options last Christmas but not get around to

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If your income for 2012/13 (or any later year) is over £50,000 and you or your

spouse/partner receive Child Benefit after 7 January 2013

you need to at least consider these rules; you may well need to actually do something and you may have an additional liability payable through the tax system.To fully consider your own position, you will need to know whether your spouse/partner is claiming Child Benefit and whether his/her income is higher than your income. If you have the higher income, you will be liable for the claw-back on any Child Benefit that is payable to either of you in respect of any child (not just your own children). The relevant information will then need to be included on your 2012/13 Tax Return, and similarly in subsequent years, with any amount to be clawed back included as part of your tax liability for that year.If you are not already required to file Tax Returns under Self Assessment you will be obliged to notify HM Rev-enue & Customs (HMRC) by 5 October 2013. HMRC expect a further 500,000 taxpayers to be brought in to the Self Assessment net from these changes. For many couples who happily share financial information and can easily establish their respective incomes this may not be too much of a problem, as long as any relevant details are properly notified to HMRC. For others though, the practicalities may be less straight-forward.Many individuals who are self-employed or partners in a business may not know the exact amount of their taxable income for some time after the end of the Tax Year, and in many cases not until after 5 October. Where a couple each have similar levels of income, they may not know which of them has the higher in-come until their accounts and business Tax Returns are finalised, perhaps close to the 31 January filing deadline, and quite probably some time after 5 Octo-ber. This may prevent both parties from filing their Tax Returns until both know final details of their incomes, or alternatively having to file an amended Return if any original Return was submitted on the basis of an ex-pectation that eventually proved incorrect.This could be further complicated by loss relief claims or other adjustments, which may retrospectively change which one of the couple has the higher in-come. In some cases it may not be clear whether someone should be regarded as a partner for this purpose, or exactly when a relationship started or ended. Where relationships have broken down, there may well be difficulties in obtaining the necessary in-formation. For example, if someone is living in your house with you, are they a partner for this purpose or just a lodger? There may also be a need for answers to intrusive questions about someone’s personal af-

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