SMALLFIELD and BURSTOW

PARISH NEWS

St Bartholomew’s Church, Burstow

Smallfield Centenary Hall

30p SEPTEMBER 2015

THIS MONTH*

World’s Biggest Coffee Morning

* Cricketers Wanted

*Groups and Clubs

Restarting *

New courses - Art, Egypt, Literature

SOME LOCAL SERVICESVillage Website www.burstowparishcouncil.org.uk

Burstow Parish Council Parish Clerk: Jeannie RyanOffice: Centenary Hall, Wheelers Lane 841880email: burstowpc@btconnect.comOffice core hours: 9.30am-12.30pm weekdays during school term

Tandridge District Council (Oxted) 01883 722000

Smallfield Surgery Wheelers Lane 843822

Burstow Primary School Wheelers Lane 842010

PreSchool 07704 604 918

Bus Companies:Southdown (bus 424) 01342 719619Cruisers (bus 315) 01737 770036Metrobus (buses 526/527) 01293 449191

District Councillors (Tandridge District Council) Peter Bond 01342 842443 email: pandcbond@aol.com Alan Jones 01342 842138 email: alanjones@gmx.comChris Byrne 01342 841567 email: cbyrne321@gmail.com

County Councillor (Surrey County Council)Michael Sydney 01342 893897

Gatwick Noise Line 0800 393070

Police• In an emergency - dial 999• If not an emergency - dial 101 for Surrey Police• The local police team can also be contacted at PC Paul Baker 01483 637502PC Dave Pearce 01483 637863PC Sarah Adams 01483 637317PCSO Conrad Cheeseman 01483 631450PCSO Stuart Wren 01483 633198

Crime Stoppers 0800 555111

Revd Nicholas Calver Tel: 01342 842224The Rectory5 The AcornsSmallfield RH6 9QJ

THE RECTOR WRITES...

In last month’s magazine I was talking about school leavers. Writing in July for the August magazine I had recently led a school leavers service in St Bartholomew’s Church. July is an end of term time whereas September is a beginning of term time. And even if our lives aren’t governed by school terms anymore, they once were when we were young and there is still a sense for all of us that September is a bit of a beginning time of year. Not that we celebrate it in the same way as we do in January – especially if we are returning to school! September has particularly been a beginning month for me as it is the month I was born in. I share a birthday with my sister, who is a year older than me. It was a while before I realized that not all brothers and sisters share the same birthday!

But beginnings are also about endings - the beginning of term is the ending of the holidays. As I said in my January letter, quoting the poet T.S. Eliot:

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What we call the beginning is often the endAnd to make an end is to make a beginning.The end is where we start from.

September is about beginnings and endings not just for people but for all of nature. Look out for the swallows on the phone lines preparing to begin their journey south to warmer climates. Look higher in the sky and you may see the beautiful sight of the long V shaped ‘skeins’ of geese flying high in the sky, returning south having ended their summer residences in northern climes. Above all, September is a time of harvest, a time of gathering in at the end of summer, preparing for the beginning of autumn and winter.

In Roman times September used to be the seventh month of the year as the year began in March. Julius Caesar changed the calendar and made January the beginning of the year. January is named after the Roman god Janus, the god of Gates and Doors. He is usually depicted with two faces, one looking back to what has gone before and the other looking forward to what lies ahead. He is therefore also the god of Endings and Beginnings. September is like a little January. A time to take stock, to look back at what has gone and to look ahead to what is to come – whatever that might be.

Perhaps you might like to use this prayer of St Theresa of Avila at this time:

Let nothing disturb youLet nothing frighten you;All things pass:God never changes.Patience obtains all things.They who have God Find they lack nothing,God alone suffices.

With love and prayersNicholas

Nicholas.calver@btinternet.com___________________________________________________

BULKY RUBBISHThe next bulky rubbish collections in Smallfield will be on Saturday 12 September and Saturday 5 December. The vehicles will be in the Centenary Hall car park in Wheelers Lane from 7.30am to 2.15pm. For details of what is accepted see www. tandridge.co.uk/bulkywaste or ring Biffa on 01883 712333 or TDC Customer Services on 01883 722000.

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PARISH COUNCIL NEWSYour Village Website

www.burstowparishcouncil.org.uk

September is a lovely month. It always appears to make up for the bad weather we have in the summer and the bright, low sun picks up the colours of the changing leaves – very beautiful – it almost makes one poetic! It is also the time that we return from our month off and fully refreshed settle down to working on Council matters. The first thing is to start to set the budget. Ray asked if anyone had any ideas to please let us know – that is so that we can factor in any finances required for the year 2016/7 for any of those thoughts should they be viable. One to think about is to revisit having a Summer Party. The team that run the Steam Rally (which used to be at Lingfield) has also decided it is time to stop so perhaps we can work in conjunction with them to put on this really good event – ‘tis an idea! The other one is to have a Village Diary – like we used to have in the Post Office, although it could be virtual, hosted on the village website but would be a useful addition to the community. What we need to have in it is all the events from all the venues in the parish (Centenary Hall, Scout Hut, Smallfield Club and Church Hall) which would also be a good way of advertising our Clubs, Adult Education, Social events etc. The perfect place for this to be put would be in the Community Café, which is the major project for the council over the next year. We are looking to completely re jig the building so that we can have a community café, a better council chamber which can double up as a business meeting room for hire, and make sure that we can have another meeting room besides the hall itself. All this is taking time but we are slowly working out how it is possible. The Café will be a great meeting place and we are hoping to start a lunch club – just one day a week to begin with, which should provide a place for those who are alone to come along and interact with others.

The local housing is progressing – the buildings are marked out and the first groundbreaking has taken place for the houses! The roadway is constructed and the soakaways are all in place. I am keeping a photographic record of the project – it is all very exciting! For those wishing to put their names down for the houses and how to register will be in the newsletter we are delivering to everyone in the Parish about the same time as this magazine is being delivered to you! Most of the council members have been writing about what plans and projects they are involved with, from the Neighbourhood Plan, changes at the hall to the local housing itself. We have also introduced ourselves – with photos – so that you know who your councillors are – we hope you will find the newsletter informative.

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The pond in Redehall Road was home for a lovely dark duck and her family but sadly the fox destroyed all 5 of the ducklings – so we will have to get a duck house for next year. The good news is that others have taken up residence and the ponds in Broadbridge Lane have moorhens as well as ducks – I have added a photo of the family!

Council Meetings in September

Tuesday 8th 7.00pm Planning Committee7.30pm Full Council Meeting

Tuesday 22nd 7.00pm Planning Committee7.15pm Properties Committee

Ray and I are sharing this for the first few months, so until the next time please remember Jeannie Ryan, our Clerk, can answer any questions you have at the Parish Office.

Liz Cutter Burstow Parish Council

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Smallfield Community Care Association - Art Class 

ART EXHIBITION 

On Saturday, 10th October 2015from 10am to 2.30pm

in St. Bartholomew's Church Hall, Redehall Road, Smallfield

Admission: £1.00 

Refreshments Raffle Paintings for sale   We have vacancies in our Art Class, so come and discover your hidden talents. There is a qualified tutor to give guidance and instruction, and a friendly group of people waiting to welcome you. Monday mornings 10am to 12 noon, open to residents over 55.___________________________________________________

CAMEOWe enjoyed a super outing on Friday 7 August. We met in Smallfield to join a coach about 2 o'clock which took us to the Onslow Arms. There we had time to have a drink or an ice cream, if we wished, and to sit in the sun or the shade before going aboard a boat to be taken along the Wey & Arun Canal for about two hours. Four crew members were aboard so none of us had to leap out and operate the lochs. While all the sights were pointed out to us, we had tea or coffee and sandwiches, cakes and scones followed by strawberries and cream. Of course we did not forget to have a good chat and meet a few new people who had joined to make up the numbers. Those who had walking aids were helped on and off the boat and their aids stored while we were aboard and waiting when we landed.

We had another coach ride back to Smallfield along a slightly different route to pick up our own transport about 7 pm.. Many of us then went home to have a good nap after a really enjoyable afternoon

Margaret Hobson

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SMALLFIELD CRICKET CLUBThis year is the 60th anniversary of Smallfield Cricket Club playing at its' Plough Road ground. The club currently has a Saturday XI, a Sunday XI, and an evening side which plays T20 cricket during the week. The Saturday XI play in Division 3 of the Mid-Sussex League whilst the Sunday XI and evening side play friendlies.

From October until March, we will be playing 6 a side cricket in the Indoor League held in Crawley. These games are on Sunday afternoons. We will also have Winter nets which begin in January and end in March. Next season will see us extend our fixture list for mid-week evening games as well as continuing league cricket and Sunday friendlies.

We are currently looking to recruit players for the Sunday XI. We welcome players from all backgrounds and standards of cricket and it doesn't matter if you can only play in the odd game. The youngest age we can accept to play for us is 14 years old. Adult female players are also welcome to play for us. If you enjoy the outdoors, exercise and the camaraderie that comes with being part of a team, playing cricket for Smallfield on a Sunday is something you will cherish.

The Sunday XI have the following fixtures remaining:

Sunday 23rd August: Cruddington (Home), 1pm startSunday 30th August: Salfords (Away), 1pm startSunday 6th September: Caterham (Away), 2pm startSunday 13th September: Coldharbour (Away), 1.30pmSunday 20th September: Crawley Eagles (Home), 2pm start - 30

overs a side.

If you fancy a game, please contact Graeme Brookes on 07747 605249.

Feel free to come and watch our home games. You are always welcome to get a beverage from the bar and enjoy watching some cricket.

Graeme BrookesSunday XI Captain

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WEDNESDAY CLUBOur next meeting is on Wednesday 2nd September at 2.30pm at the Lloyd Hall in Outwood. Mr Ian Bowring will be telling us about Smiths Charity. The stall will be Toiletries, and the competition will be for a teaspoon. Visitors are always welcome.

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SMALLFIELD AND DISTRICT AVIATION GROUPThe meeting on Tuesday 1st September at 7 pm in the Centenary Hall, will be ‘Bits and Pieces’ by Capt Eric (Winkle) Brown RN CBE DFC AFC. A recent TV programme dubbed him Britain’s most famous pilot. He is the Guinness Book of Records holder for both the greatest number of different aircraft flown and for the most landings on an aircraft carrier; during the war he flew all the captured German aircraft including their very advanced jets. This will be a fascinating evening and we can expect a lot of people so please arrive early. Eric will be doing a book signing, come prepared. Visitors are most welcome, admission is £3 for the evening which includes refreshments and the Newsletter. The Subscription for the rest of 2015 is £6 (£1 for those under 20) and the phone number for further information is 01342 842594. Our next couple of meetings are:· 6th October – ‘Flight Testing the Bristol 188 Stainless Steel Research Aircraft’, John Thorpe· 3rd November – ‘From General Aviation to Concorde’, Les Brodie

John Thorpe

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WANTED

Helper needed for Aviation Group refreshments in the Centenary Hall every first Tuesday of the Month.

Would include brewing tea and coffee and with membersassistance, serving during the interval and washing up

80 or so cups afterwards to leave kitchen clear and tidy.

Hours 7.15pm to 8.45pm. Must be reliable.

£20 renumeration Call 01342 842594

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LETTER TO THE EDITORDear Editor,

Reading your April Parish News brought back some lovely memories. I refer to the Village Traders, the Scissor Grinder and his bicycle in The Way It Was.

His name was Henry Jones and he lived on a field to the left off the roundabout on the Horley side. He used to do all my tools and over many years we became good friends. I used to cut his hair, and shorten his trousers as he was not very tall. I always gave him something to eat. He always enjoyed my children and let them have a go on the cycle and grinder.

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When we went on holiday he would keep an eye on our house while we were away. Henry also kept an Alsatian dog as a guard dog which he left with his caravan while away working. The caravan was the horse drawn round type.

He moved to Charlwood and went to help out on a farm there. We moved from Smallfield to Horley and Henry would come to see me. We sat many an evening enjoying a drink and a chat.

I am sad to say he stopped coming and I presume he had died some time ago. I was not sure which farm he helped out on and lost contact. I still have my lovely memories of him. God rest his soul.

The picture is a copy from my photos.

Yours sincerely,

Mary Allen___________________________________________________

BURSTOW WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

There was no meeting during August, so we are looking forward eagerly to the next meeting which is on Tuesday, 8th September. The speaker's subject will be "Orpheus - Their work and history". There will be the biennial competition for the Produce Cup, which will give the keen gardeners among us the chance to display the fruits (and vegetablles!) of their labour. As usual, there will be the Sales Table and a raffle. On Wednesday, 9th September, there will be a coach trip to the famous gardens at Great Dixter. Lots of interesting things are planned for future meetings, so please come along to see whether you'd like to join us - you will be most welcome! Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, starting at 2pm in St. Bartholomew's Church Hall, Redehall Road, Smallfield. For further information please ring Joan on 01342 844375.

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LOCAL BUSES - THE CURRENT SITUATIONThe much discussed changes to the local bus services came into effect at the end of August. The new timetables are displayed at bus stops, with copies available to pick up on the bus. The SCC booklet of Bus Timetables for East Surrey, Horley and Redhill has been updated to 29.08.15 and re-issued; there are copies available in Horley library. So the current situation is :

526/7 The 526/527 service no longer comes to Smallfield or Burstow.

424 The Southdown 424 is our main service now. It runs Monday to Saturday, hourly through much of the day. Its complete route is Redhill-Timperley Gardens-Batts Hill-Wray Common-Reigate-Woodhatch-East Surrey Hospital-Whitebushes-Horley-Smallfield-Copthorne-Crawley.The route between Copthorne and Crawley has changed to go to some of the places the 526/7 service used to cover. This includes Copthorne Bank, Shipley Bridge Lane, Antlands Lane, Balcombe Road, Radford Road, Gatwick Road, Hazelwick Avenue (Flyover), By-Croft Way (to serve Tesco Superstore), Mill Lane, St Marys Drive, Haslett Avenue East (for Three Bridges Station) Three Bridges Road, North Road, Crossways, Gales Drive, Northgate Avenue, Boulevard, The Broadway, Crawley Bus Station. Buses will no longer serve Maxwell Way and Tinsley Lane.

485 The Southdown 485 now comes to Burstow and Smallfield once a day in each direction Monday to Friday. Its route is Reigate-Woodhatch-Hookwood-Horley-Smallfield-Copthorne-Newchapel-East Grinstead.Going in the Reigate direction it calls at the Smallfield Post Office stop at 14.31, and in the East Grinstead direction at 11.01. So we now have a direct bus to East Grinstead which gives about two and a half hours there.

Others The other buses are unchanged. Cruisers 315 runs 3 times a day Monday to Friday, its route is DORMANSLAND-LINGFIELD-SMALLFIELD-SOUTH NUTFIELD-REDHILL-EAST SURREY HOSPITAL .Metrobus 915 and 917 run once a week to Tescos at Hookwood, the 915 on Thursdays via Smallfield, and the 917 on Mondays via Burstow.

Barbara Rudd

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The English Short Story in the Twentieth Century

Tutor Stephen Smith

Barbara Rudd

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Wednesdays from 16 September 2015 7.30pm - 9.30pm10 meetings Course fee £85

Central Smallfield RH6 9PT

This ten week course will discover the depth and range of 20th & 21st century short stories, examining what makes a short story, the forms, relationship with poetry and the novel and how the genre explores those themes, which have defined the last 150 years.

Authors will include H.G.Wells, James Joyce, D.H. Lawrence, Ted Hughes, William Trevor, B.S.Johnson, David Lodge, Angela Carter, Graham Swift. Copies of the stories will be provided.

If you havent been to one of Stephenʼs courses before you are welcome to come to the first meeting and see what its like before deciding to join. You will find a well-qualified tutor and a friendly group with lots of opportunity for discussion. No previous knowledge is needed.

The meetings will be held somewhere in the centre of Smallfield. Exact location depends on how many people want to come. If you are interested or would like more information, please ring Barbara Rudd on 01342 842402. If you are coming to the first meeting please ring before 9th September so we can arrange the venue.

NEW COURSES FOR AUTUMNTwo new courses will be starting at Smallfield Centenary Hall, Wheelers Lane soon. Though very different both are run by the WEA (Workers' Educational Association) and are open to all adults. No previous knowledge of the subject is necessary.

EXPLORING PAINTING AND DRAWING A new practical art course Tutor Gabrielle Girardey

Thursday Early Afternoon 1.00 - 3.00 pm 7 meetings starting 10th September Fee £56.70

(Tuition is free for those on certain benefits such as JSA, working tax credit, etc. Please ask for further information if you may be eligible)

With an aim of teaching essential drawing and painting skills, the classes will include pen and ink, pastel and watercolour. Suitable for complete beginners and those who would like to gain more confidence through structured sessions. There is a charge of 50p per week for paper - all other basic materials and equipment will be provided. This course is timed to suit those who have to pick up their children from Burstow School.

ANCIENT EGYPT: PERSONALITIES AND EVENTS IN THE LATER PERIODSTutor Suzanne Bojtos

Thursday evenings 7.00pm - 9.00pm 11 meetings starting 1st October Fee £89.10

With so many characters to explore, this course, using powerpoint presentations and extracts from original papyri, reveals life and changing times in Ancient Egypt after the New Kingdom.

There are also three new WEA courses starting in Horley at the Archway Theatre Function Room:Mutually Assured Destruction - The Standoff between USSR and USA 1945 - 1990. Tuesday afternoons for 10 meetings starting 22 September.

Georgian London: An Historical and Architectural Study. Wednesday mornings for 10 meetings starting 23 September.

The Geology of Southern England. Thursday mornings for 7 meetings starting 1st October.

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If you have any ideas about subjects, timing, length of course which might be popular with people in the Smallfield area I would be very pleased to hear from you.

Please do think about coming - we do need to know numbers at least a fortnight in advance. For more information or to enrol please contact Jennifer Robinson 01342 843801 E-mail j.wrobinson@btinternet.com

Jennifer Robinson___________________________________________________

SMALLFIELD CLUB & READING ROOMNEW ROAD, SMALLFIELD

Forthcoming Entertainment:-

5th September - Skittles - please register your team early as this is a popular evening - BBQ available19th September - Live Band -The Buffaloes - Members Free, Guests £3.0010th October - Live Band - The Firetones - Members Free - Guests £3.0031st October - Halloween Disco with Mirage - Fancy Dress Optional - Members Free, Guests £2.00

Don't forget our weekly Bingo on Wednesday Evening and Meat Raffle on Friday. We have a large Party Tent for Hire. Anyone interested please contact the Club for details. New Members welcome.

The Committee___________________________________________________

BURSTOW CHURCH 200 CLUBThe annual meeting was held in Flamsteed Hall after the service on Sunday 19 July. If you missed it the minutes and accounts have been posted on the notice boards in Smallfield Church Hall and Burstow Church. It was agreed to give £3000 (three thousand pounds) to Burstow PCC to be used to help pay for the repairs to the centre aisle in St Bartholomew's Church. Number 49 won the July prize, number 30 the June prize and number 8 the June half yearly of £365 (The first time it had been drawn since the start in 19 March 1995). We are still way off 200 members so if you have £5 you could spare each month do let me know and I can let you have a membership form (you may not have to wait twenty years to win!). The more the members the more funds available to help with maintenance of the Church and church buildings

Margaret Hobson

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SMALLFIELD COMMUNITY CARE ASSOCIATIONSUMMER BREAK

After the summer break the restart dates are Monday September 7 for the Art Class and Friday September 18 for the Exercise and Drop-In.

There is no formal membership for the Friday Exercise and Drop-In, just a modest fee. Anyone 55 or over is welcome to come to either or both of these that take place in the Church Hall in the centre of Smallfield on Friday mornings. The Exercises start around 10:30, the Drop In around 11:30 – so as the name implies – just drop in. The Monday morning Art Class is also held at the Church Hall and benefits from a professional tutor. Anyone interested in joining should come along mid morning on a Monday to find out more.

Peter Brown___________________________________________________

A MAGICAL VIEWIn early August a dozen members of the Aviation Group spent the day at the Southdown Gliding club at Parham airfield near Storrington for a dedicated gliding day. Everyone enjoyed a trial lesson flight of between 20 and 35 minutes in an immaculate modern two-seater on a day said to be ‘as good as it gets’ with visibility from the Seven Sisters to the Needles. After the tow plane, fitted with £6,000 worth of special quiet prop and silencer, had towed the glider to between 2,500 and 3,000 ft the tow rope was released. We then enjoyed the wonderful world of silent flight over the glorious patchwork of the South Downs backed by the sparkling sea – absolutely magical. Even the complete beginners flew the glider with the instructor keeping a watchful eye and one lucky member got a strong up-current of rising air as the sun warmed the land and was wafted up to 4,500 ft. Several of the Gliding Club members took off in the morning returning nearly three hours later – we envied them! At one point a buzzard circled over to show us how it should be done.

We enjoyed being part of the team throughout the day in retrieving the gliders and returning them to the take off position, holding the wings up to start their take off run as well as moving everything to the opposite end of the airfield when the sea breeze got up. The cost was about the same as a London Theatre ticket, more details on their web site. Grateful thanks to the Southdown Gliding Club’s manager, the two patient instructors and of course the essential tug pilot, all of whom volunteer their time in what is a very professional set-up.

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THE WAY IT WAS NO.15Through the Thirties

It's doubtful if any talk of war meant anything to us boys, there were disabled men around who had returned from the Great War. We were now reaching double figures and looked forward to our new school in Horley, real teachers with exciting classes like music and making things.

In the glossy Picture Post paper magazine the fashion of the year advertised Miss 1939, "She rides a Motorised Bicycle" claimed the caption. Salisbury's handbags are offered for 10/- (10 shillings) (50p) and Remington Typewriters for £9.9.0. Health and fitness is prominent, 14 medicines in one is claimed by 'Ekna' powders, conveniently displayed next to Mackintosh's Quality Street.

Our future was set to follow in the trade of our parents or at best something that looked and sounded interesting. I doubt many of us had ambitions outside our parents followings. Both us boys were basic learners and found interests in everything around us. we saw the fun-side in most things especially with the first Beano and Dandy comics being issued this year.

Our roads were repaired by spraying tar from a mechanical sprayer and covered in lose shingle by hand from the back of a lorry, this shingle contained needle like flints that were then steam rollered into the sticky tarred surface. A lot of people rode bicycles with the carrying of puncture mending tools and patches very uppermost. Most men going to work could mend a puncture in about 10 min.

When road repairs were taking place a night watchman would be on hand whose duties were to light and look after the red glassed paraffin lamps that surrounded the road materials. His standard accommodation was a roadside cabin on wheels.

Smallfield was a mainly farming area and in general it was very, very quiet, occasionally the sound of a shotgun firing with someone hunting for rabbits, the Fordson farm tractor was very effective but a devil trying to engage a gear, its harsh grating sound from meshing gears echoed through the cool air of a morning. Many farms had chickens, also cockerels which could be very noisy. Road sounds were few, sometimes a horse and trap would pass.

We were always fascinated by the distinctive humming sounds coming from the chain drive transmission of the bright red Brook Bond Tea van. Thursday evenings were always bell ringing practice for Burstow Church, the sounds drifted over a mile in the still air.

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Recycling Success!Residents are making the most of being able to recycle textiles, batteries and small electrical items by putting them out with the other bins in a small plastic carrier bag. The tonnage figures for all materials are increasing each month. The service launched in December 2014 and since then the Council, working with Biffa, has collected: - 15 tonnes of textiles (including paired shoes)- 10 tonnes of small electrical items- 1 tonne of batteries.This is in addition to the 1,663 tonnes of food waste and 5,800 tonnes of mixed recycling collected. All of which has been recycled, instead of going to landfill.

Outdoor gym inductionsMore gym inductions have been organised at the open air gyms across the district, which are free to use for adults. Each piece of equipment is clearly labelled with instructions about how to use it safely. Fitness instructors from Tandridge Trust have set up a programme of inductions and classes for anyone who would like to know how to use the equipment, or who need help to get started. There will be a variety of sessions led by qualified instructors throughout September. Adults welcome, regardless of fitness levels. Please wear suitable exercise clothing and footwear. No need to book, just turn up.

The Smallfield open air gym is next to Centenary Hall, Wheelers Lane RH6 9PT. Induction starts at 12pm on Thursday 10 September For any questions about the sessions, please contact Chris Cole, Sports Centre and Fitness Manager, at Tandridge Trust on 01883 344355.

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1st Burstow Scout Group weekend Camp held at Adam’s Well Scout Campsite, Kent. Twenty five Scouts with five leaders had a wonderful time in the countryside between Tunbridge Wells and Groombridge Kent and Sussex border. Catching the Bus from Copthorne to a village Langton Green, Kent. Setting off on a hike to the camp site through woods and fields to the site. Next

came pitching the tents before it got dark and having a meal.

Next day getting ready to hike through the woods to High Rocks Halt to catch the steam train on the Spa Valley Railway to Groombridge Station and a short walk to Groombridge Place Gardens. There was so much to do and see - Giant Chessboard, Canal Boat Trip, fort, Rope Bridge in the woods, Deek Park, Birds of Prey Field watching a demonstration of the birds to mention a few of the 37 places to discover. Then its back on the train to the camp site. In the evening it was games, assault course challenge and ended the day with a camp fire. Sunday was celebrating Rowenna's birthday, games and breaking down the camp and presenting prizes and going home. Our thanks to Rowenna for organising and planning of camp and leaders support and Max and Heather for cooking the main dinners on camp.

John FreebodyPresident 1st Burstow

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Burstow Friends of St. Catherine’s Hospice

A Night at the RacesWith Fish & Chips Supper

Saturday 10th OctoberLloyd Hall, Brickfield Rd, Outwood

Doors open at 7pm – first race 7.30pmTickets £20 including a welcome drink and

freshly cooked Fish & Chips Supper

Please join us for an exciting evening of indoor horse racing!

Races are shown on a large screen, creating all the fun of the racecourse. Prize money for the winner of each race. Please bring cash for racing bets (£1 per

bet) Book earlier as places are limitedCome and have a flutter!

Cash Bar

Tickets available from Helen on 01342 842231 or email heleneliza@btinternet.com

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FROM THE WINDMILL BENEFICE REGISTERS

St Bartholomew, Burstow

Baptisms28 June Blake Alan Raggetti

Hayden Luke Kingston-LynchJasmin Nadine Kingston-Lynch

St Mary the Virgin, Horne Wedding18 JulyWilliam Norman and Amanda Aldrich

Revd Nicholas Calver___________________________________________________

SMALLFIELD EVANGELICAL CHURCH

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”

Harvest Services:· Harvest Sunday on 27th September at 11:00 am

Sunday Services: · Morning at 11:00 am and Sunday School · Evening at 6:30 pm

Sunday School:· Sunday from 11:00 am to Noon

Bible Study and Prayer meeting:· Day of Prayer at 10:00-11:00 am on Wednesday 2nd Sept.· Every Wednesday at 7:30 pm (from 16th September inclusive)

looking at ‘Christianity Explored’

Church: Rosemary Foster Jean Totten Leslie Totten Leaders 01342 843630 01342 844795 01342 844795

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PARISH CHURCH OF ST BARTHOLOMEW Website: www.stbartholomewsburstow.org.uk

(where no telephone code is given, it is 01342)Rector: Rev. Nicholas Calver, 5 The Acorns, Smallfield 842224Churchwardens: Peter Armstrong 712900

Ann Sheppard 842386Southwark Pastoral Auxiliary:

Jane Armstrong 712900Organist and Choirmaster:

Roger Hind 01293 771817PCC Secretary: Angela Sullivan 843515Treasurer: Kay Hammond 841916Sunday Club: Anil and Hope Jootna 07548 964829Brunch Bunch: Liz Copeland 07976 600041Parish Safeguarding Officers:

Val Butt 842580Mary Chapman 01293 784323

Church Hall (Smallfield) & Flamsteed Hall (Burstow) : Bookings/Enquiries: Caroline Clancey 07795 346675

MONTHLY CALENDAR OF SERVICESUnless otherwise stated in the service schedule for the current month, services are1st Thursday 10.00am Holy Communion Smallfield Church Hall1st Sunday 10.00am Holy Communion St Bartholomew’s Church2nd Sunday 10.00am Morning Worship St Bartholomew’s Church

6.00pm Holy Communion Smallfield Church Hall3rd Sunday 10.00am Holy Communion St Bartholomew’s Church4th Sunday 9.00am Holy Communion Smallfield Church Hall

4.00pm Messy Church Smallfield Church Hall5th Sunday 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) St Bartholomew’s Church

10.00am Joint Service Venue as announced

Everyone is very welcome at our servicesSt Bartholomew’s Church is in Church Road, Burstow

Smallfield Church Hall is opposite The Parade in Redehall RoadSUNDAY CLUB (for 3 to 10 year olds)

meets in the Flamsteed Hall, opposite the church, on first and third Sundays of the month at 10.00am (term time only)

BRUNCH BUNCH (for 11 to 15 year olds)meets regularly on Sunday mornings, ring for information about venue

HAVE YOUR SAY ON SURREY’S COMMUNITY RECYCLING CENTRES

Surrey residents are being given the chance to share their views on the county’s community recycling centres (CRCs). A consultation, launched by Surrey County Council in late July, is gathering views on options including charging for five types of non-household waste (such as rubble and gas bottles), reducing opening hours and closure of sites.

The aim of the consultation is to seek the views of residents on how best to reduce the costs of running the CRCs while maintaining this important service. Making savings means the council’s budget can be spent on the services residents need the most.

To have their say, residents can complete an online survey at www.surreycc.gov.uk/recyclingcentres or pick up a paper copy from CRCs, council buildings, libraries or by calling 03456 009 009. The closing date is 30 September.

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARYSeptember

1 Tuesday 7.00pm Aviation Group: Eric Brown see page 92 Wednesday 12.00pm MU: Wave of Prayer see Aug p42 Wednesday 2.30pm Wednesday Club: Smiths Charity see page 64 Friday CAMEO Group Garden Party see Aug p115 Saturday 1.00pm Outwood Show see page 225 Saturday Smallfield Club: Skittles see page 177 Monday SCCA Art class restarts see page 188 Tuesday 2.00pm WI : Orpheus see page 118 Tuesday 7.00pm Parish Council: Planning Comm. see page 48 Tuesday 7.30pm Full Parish Council Meeting see page 4

10 Thursday 1.00pm WEA Art course starts see page 1612 Saturday 7.30am Bulky Rubbish collection. see page 215 Tuesday 2.00pm MU: Children's Hospital Project see Aug p415 Tuesday Copy date for Parish News16 Wednesday 7.30pm Short Story course starts see page 1518 Friday 10.30am SCCA Exercise & Drop-In restarts see page 1819 Saturday Smallfield Club: The Buffaloes see page 1722 Tuesday 7.00pm Parish Council: Planning Comm. see page 422 Tuesday 7.15pm Parish Council: Properties Comm. see page 425 Friday 10.30am Coffee Morning for Macmillan see page 25

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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! We would like to see more people contributing to Parish News. Perhaps you are a fairly new reader ... seeing Parish News for the first time now it is on the web. Is there something that you like/dislike about the local area/village? Is there something you think it lacks? Have you an interesting story or hobby? Have you seen an unusual bird/animal/plant? PN would like to have your views and news.

DO THE VILLAGE GROUPS YOU HAVE JOINED GET IN PARISH NEWS?

If not, they would be doing themselves and the village a favour by doing so! Now that Parish News is on the web as well as in printed form, it is even more readily available. If your Group does not already have a magazine correspondent, consider getting one of its members to take on this position.

Parish News is happy to accept contributions in a variety of ways - handwritten or typed and delivered/sent either to the editors’ address or sent by e-mail (see page 1 for details).

All the articles in the magazine will be on the web version, so details of coming events, accounts of your activities, appeals for members, etc can all reach a wide audience in the village.

HINTS FOR CONTRIBUTORS When you are giving information about coming events, remember to make sure you include all these details: Day of the week, Date, Time, Place If your Group has a regular meeting schedule (for example, second Thursday of each month) by all means say so, but remember to give the actual date as well. Avoid writing “At next month’s meeting...” (it may be next month when you write it but it won’t be when readers see it), but rather write, for example, “At our April meeting...”.