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

Billingshurst Show and Carnival, page 16

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Cover photo: G Russell’s 1928 Foden steamlorry, Billingshurst Show and Carnival, 24th June.By Grahame PearsonIf you have a suitable photo for the cover of Village Tweet please email it to us

As I write this – aptly on St Swithin’sDay – it seems more like April thansummer, such is the frequency of

showers, nay, deluges!24th June dawned looking as if it wouldbe yet another wet one, but the skies sooncleared and the roads of Billingshurst wereawash not with rain but people. Seeminglyhalf the village turned out for the Showand Carnival, commencing with a spectacular procession through the village.Read all about it on pages 16-17, then tryour Show Spot the Difference on page 22.Grahame

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Games and quizzesCrossword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 36Spot the Difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 46

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Miscellaneous Professional Services & BusinessesEmma Dale Dog Behaviourist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Tip Top Tutors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Best Computer Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36TechGeek IT and Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36One Stop Computer Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Community/Farming/SmallholdingLoxwood Village Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Bobtails Montessori: Chopstick Challenge . . . . . . . . .10Billingshurst Show & Carnival . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 17Women’s Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Billibiz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Haven Heavenlies’ The Importance of Being Earnest . .20Wey & Arun Canal Trust: Loxwood Bridge . . . . . . .32Wisborough Green Fête . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39John Nash’s Farming Column: The Electric Fence .40Michaela Giles’ Diary of a Smallholder . . . . . . . . . . . .41Macmillan Annual Vintage Charity Rally . . . . . . . . . . .42Wisborough Green School Fayre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Billingshurst Community & Conference Ceentre . . . . .43

About the houseFowlers, Estate Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Cracknell Pitt-Draffen, Estate Agent . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5Henry Adams, Estate Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Vertus Building Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18West Sussex Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Cleansing Service Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Hamilton Cole, TV & Satellite Equipment . . . . . . . .19M Marshall Decorating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Pets, Homes & Gardens Pet Care . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Timothy Allan, Decorating, Carpentry . . . . . . . . . . .20Appaloosa Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Delta Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Miss Mop Cleaning Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Pace Fuelcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Paul Beadell Aerial & Satellite Specialist . . . . . . . .21Pest Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Catherine’s Pet Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23GJ Coles Builder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Goring Road Carpets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Hallam Trim, Window Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23ADC Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Holly Boilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Oven Revival Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Pest B Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Apex Aerials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Home Interior Painting Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Pearson Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25BRH Services, Handyman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Creative Curtains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Oven Rescue West Sussex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Re-Nu Kitchens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

MotoringPulborough Private Car Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Macs Private Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32A-Team Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Southern Valeting Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Sussex Towing Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

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FeaturesA Good Read Book Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Restoring the Wey & Arun Canal book . . . . . . . . . .12Transition Trouble, starting a new school . . . . . . . .30Summer Savings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Computing: Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

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Despite the horrendous weather leading up tothe annual Loxwood Show on 16th June, thededicated organisers again worked extremely

hard under very difficult conditions to host anothervery successful event. The layoutof the site had to be changed atthe very last minute to protect ourmarquees and gazebos from thestorm force winds.

The overall theme of the Showwas changed this year to involveas many local children aspossible in the various events.The competitions in the hall werea resounding success considering this was the firstyear that they were held. The children’s classes wereparticularly well supported, especially the VegetablePerson, the photography and the cake baking. In theadults’ classes, the cake baking and photographywere the best supported.

For the first time it was decided to host a local ArtExhibition as we have many talented artists living inthe village. This event was extremely well supportedwith over 40 paintings hung on the walls in North Hall.

Local families enjoyed the many varied attractionssuch as the dog show, the Slinfold Band (in photo),

tombola, face painting, crockery smash and manyvaried sideshows. In the main ring, there were manychildren’s races as well as a Zumba display, targetgolf and a tennis ball shoot out.

The Show Committee wouldlike to thank our many helperswho supported us admirably bymanning the stalls andsideshows, baking cakes,selling teas and manning thebarbecue as well as our sitehelpers who spent a lot ofFriday and Saturday setting upthe site, putting up marquees

and clearing the site on Saturday evening. We wouldalso like to thank our recently appointed vicar,Wendy Dalrymple, who kindly agreed to open theShow for us and to assist with the judging.

The annual Show financially was a real successconsidering the recent bad weather. The proceedswere well over £1,600 in total. This is a goodincrease on last year’s show and the proceeds willbe shared between the Alfold and LoxwoodChurches as well as North Hall and any other localorganisation who applied for some funding. Graham Moore

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Children (and staff) at a local Montessorischool enjoyed a Chinese cookery lessonand ‘chopstick challenge’

from a visiting nursery schoolteacher from China, on her firsttrip out of her home country.

Lin Rui, a principal of akindergarten school in theGuangdong province of China,visited Bobtails Montessori inAdversane, near Billingshurst,to see what life is like in a UKnursery school.

Her partner, Billingshurst-born Marc Francis, said, “I metLin Rui while teaching Englishto children and adults in China.In the three years I have knownher she has always wanted toknow what early yearseducation is like in the UK. Onher successful application for avisa to travel to the UK, I arranged for her tospend some time at Bobtails.”

During her day at Bobtails at the end of May,Lin Rui taught the children how to make dim sum,

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Principal, Yvonne Bradley,said, “The children had awonderful time rolling outthe dough for the dim sumand trying to use thechopsticks for their noodles.Some of them actuallymanaged to get the hang ofit too!”

Said Lin Rui, “Thechildren were confident,friendly and open with me.It was lovely to be withthem and see that youngchildren, both here and inChina are becoming awareof the wider world that welive in.

“It really was a lovely experience and I amdelighted with the photos, presents and Jubileetea cup that were presents from the children,”she concluded. Alex Stone

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provide midwifery and district nursing for the closeknit families of the dockers of Poplar, and follows heras she lives and learns amongst them.

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baffling them with complex terminology, so that weunderstand the emotional impact as well as thetechnical difficulties. For anyone with an interest inbirth, midwifery, social history or just a good story, thisis a must read.The Hunger Games – Suzanne CollinsAnother trilogy, but a very different one, The HungerGames is nothing short of a phenomenon. Althoughwidely compared to other recently successful series,the stories actually have little in common with theworlds of Harry Potter or Twilight, other than beingfantasy novels squarely aimed at the teenage market.Collins’ dystopian vision of Panem is far more sinisterthan anything JK Rowling or Stephenie Meyer havecreated. This land, which was once America, is nowdivided into twelve districts, controlled by the Capitol

and subjugated both by hunger andby the yearly tradition of ‘reaping’one boy and one girl from eacharea to fight to the death in atelevised theatre of cruelty.

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A Good ReadAugust’s selection from book reviewer Kath Bennett

Much has been written about theWey & Arun Canal but now a newbook draws together the effortsover the last four decades torestore the canal to its former glory.

The Wey-South Project byJohn Wood MBE records thework started by the Wey & ArunCanal Society in 1970, which is

continued today by the Wey & Arun Canal Trust(WACT), through to the opening of the newB2133 Loxwood Crossing in 2009.

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Can you believe it? Yes, next year theWomen’s Hall in Billingshurst will celebrateits 90th birthday, but do you know where it

is or anything about its history?For those not acquainted with it you will find it

at the far end of the High Street on the A29,going south, set back from the main road;adjoining it is a well-equipped children’splayground. The hall isrecently decorated and isavailable for hire at veryreasonable rates. Thefacilities include: aspacious hall with tablesand chairs available, astage, newly furbishedkitchen and toilets.

The land and themoney for the hall to bebuilt were given by twosisters: the Misses Becks,Ellen and Edith. Although they left a little moneyfor its upkeep this has long since run out andthese days funds are raised in a variety of ways,including lettings.

The hall was originally for the benefit of thewomen of Billingshurst but is now available to allmembers of the community through the activitiesthat take place there. It has been home to theBillingshurst Dramatic Society since the 1950sand for many years the Horticultural Society.Other activities and classes have included yoga,boxing and dog training. It has also proved anexcellent venue for playgroups and the MusicBus.

Photographs of the formidable Misses Beckshang on the wall near the stage, soberlysurveying the scene below them. They aredressed in a fashion which reflects the style oftwo other famous sisters of the time: the

Pankhursts. They not only resemble the sisters intheir dress but also in their promotion ofwomen’s welfare which resulted in a dream togive women, in the community, a place of theirown to meet and socialise. This became a realityin 1923 when the hall was built and followed byThe Mothers’ Garden (Children’s Playground)

three years later.The fund raising

initiatives have beeninstigated, since thedemise of the MissesBecks, by a successionof five female trustees.The Billingshurst Lionshave been unstinting intheir support and, withmoney raised by thecommunity, wereinstrumental in replacingthe playgroundequipment in April 2003.

To celebrate, a tea party was held in the Mother’sGarden for all those who had helped to achievethe seemingly insurmountable target of £25,000.

Recently, support for the hall and playgroundhas come from the landlord of The King’s Armswith Race Nights and Fun Days. This year theFun Day will take place on Sunday 12th Augustat The King’s Arms starting at 12 noon with manystalls and attractions. You can support us bycoming along!

To hire the hall visit our website atwww.womenshallbillingshurst.btck.co.uk orphone our friendly caretaker Jeremy on (01403)588094 (has answer machine) or 07801 660280.He will be happy to show you the facilities andyou can take a look at the Miss Becks foryourself. By hiring the hall you will be will helpingus to keep their dream alive! Jane Chittenden on behalf of The Women’s Hall Trustees

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Acapacity crowd of over 3,000 enjoyed theBillingshurst Show at the RecreationGround, Billingshurst on Sunday 24th

June, starting as always with the traditionalCarnival Procession from the BillingshurstCommunity and Conference Centre. Amazingly,and despite heavy overnight rain, the weathercleared in time for the Carnival Procession andstayed fine throughout the afternoon.

The theme for the Carnival Procession wasKids’ TV, and children’s favourite Phil Gallagherfrom CBeebies’ Mister Maker came to theShow with his friend Great Aunt Loretta fromGrandpa in my Pocket to judge the floats. Firstprize went to the excellent float from St GabrielsPlaygroup, with Billingshurst Family Churchpicking up second prize and WAKOOS takingthird place.

Led again by the PetworthTown Band, who alsoperformed at the Show later inthe afternoon, the CarnivalProcession featured theCarnival Princess Katie Martinand her attendant Hollie Wilsontravelling in a vintage Bentley,and flower girls Olivia Falkner,Emily Kelly and Clara Chamizo.

The crowds were entertainedduring the afternoon with a fullprogramme of arena eventsincluding Horsham Bluebelles,Southern Starlight Pom PomTroupe and a return visit fromRichard Curtis and his amazingK9 Freestyle Dancing Dogs. Elsewhere therewas music and dancing from The WhiteFalcons, West Hill Morris Men and St CementsClogs, another very successful Dog Show andstalls and attractions for all the family includingthe ever-popular Ultimate Challenge, zorbs, go-karts, roundabout, karaoke, Punch & Judyamongst many others.

Organising CommitteeChairman Paul Starkey said,“We try to make sure that theBillingshurst Show is a realtraditional, family-friendlyvillage show. It was great tosee so many people there,and it was particularly good to

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see so many stalls from the local community.”Paul Starkey commented, “Many people

contributed to making the Billingshurst Show asuccess, and I’d like also to thank everyone onthe Organising Committee, which is made upof Rotary Club members and supporters ofBillingshurst Scouts & Guides, our manyhelpers beforehand and on the day, and oursponsors and advertisers, especially ourPrincipal Sponsors Austens, Coco’s, Essenceof Asia, Gozone, Henry Adams and PalletTruck Services, who have all been extremelygenerous with their support.

“The aims of the Show are to provide a greatday out for the local community and to raisemoney for local charities. This year we haveraised over £9,000 which is a record for the

Billingshurst Show andrepresents a fantastic effortfrom all concerned.

“Finally I’d like to say howdelighted we were to welcomeMister Maker and Great AuntLoretta to the show, and I’dlike to thank them for takingthe time to come to our showand make it a special day forall the youngsters. MisterMaker spoke with suchenthusiasm when announcingthe winners of the CarnivalProcession, he really inspiredthe children and it’s nowonder that his show is

so popular with them.” Paul Starkey

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Photos (1-8: Paul Starkey, 9: Grahame Pearson)1 Adding some Essence de Muppet to the procession was

the inimitable (well, almost!) Miss Piggy.2 St Gabriel’s Playgroup had the winning float as judged

by Phil Gallagher from CBeebies’ Mister Maker.3 Mr Tickle must have tickled the judge’s fancy as he

helped Billingshurst Family Church to win second place.4 The ladies from St Clement’s Clogs put on a noisy

performance5 Youngsters from Horsham Bluebelles take a bow at the

end of their performance in the show arena.6 Phil Gallagher from CBeebies’ Mister Maker with Katie

Martin, Carnival Princess.7 Richard Curtis and his amazing K9 Freestyle Dancing

Dogs. Here’s Richard with Whizzy, a collie-poodle cross.8 A young representative from St Gabriel’s Playgroup

collects the Carnival Procession trophy for best floatfrom Great Aunt Loretta (played by Sue Jameson) inCBeebies’ Grandpa in my Pocket.

9 TV’s favourite Great Dane, Scooby Doo, found a newhome with Maria and Bella Delezé

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Following last year’s successful production of AMidsummer Night’s Dream, Haven Heavenlies took to theopen air stage once again at the end of June and were

blessed with dry weather for all three performances of OscarWilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest at The Onslow Armsin Loxwood and the Blue Ship in The Haven. In spite of thechilly evenings, audiences were treated to a thoroughlyentertaining production, with period costumes and lots ofplants evoking the late Victorian era. The simple set andlighting scheme added to the charm as the sun went down.

The very talented cast included Andrew Donovan in thepivotal role of Jack Worthing, with excellent support from TomHounsham as his friend Algernon, Sandy MacNeill asGwendolen and Roz Hall as Cecily. The classic role of LadyBracknell was in the very capable hands of Tess Kennedy,who delighted the audiences with her pronouncements on

Victorian society. The prosaic and sermonising Dr Chasublewas played to comic effect by Will George and the repressedand prim Miss Prism by Jane Warzee. Smaller, but essentialsupporting roles were played by Ian Hall, Paul Jubert, Sootyand Ben Rutterford, Jacqueline Shepherd, Kevin Summersand Gregor Thomson. The production was directed by JulietSumner, assisted by Hilary Jubert on costumes and DavidSumner for technical advice, as well as many local peoplewho freely gave their time or loaned equipment and props. Areal community effort!

The performances were well supported by the hardyaudiences, wrapped in blankets against the unseasonableweather, and the proceeds from ticket sales have beendonated to Sussex Air Ambulance and LimbPower.

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August should be a month when most timein the garden is spent relaxing. The wintersoil preparation is complete, the spring

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Gentle jobs for thismonth include deadheading, watering anda little light trimming.With the last summerbank holiday of theyear looming we cansit back, relax and…think of spring!“Already?!” I hear your cries of protest. Yes,already. Garden centres take delivery of theirspring bulb collections this month and to ensureyou get the widest choice and freshest stock,you really do need to be thinking about yourselections right now.

I know spring doesn’t seem that long ago, butthat’s a good thing, because you should be ableto remember which areas of the garden mighthave benefited from a little more colour, sparkleand pizzazz – and in my opinion, that’s whatbulbs deliver. The extra colour, height and shapethat bulbs such as Alliums provide is second tonone.

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Billingshurst ForumBillingshurst has had an online community forum for a number of years. It was recently

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Some children find it easy to start at a newschool. They are good at making friendsand can adapt to new routines and

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Most children will start a new school at sometime – whether it’s because the family moveshouse, the child has been bullied, or simply asthey move up through the education system.Fortunately, there are lots of ways that parentscan support children through these changes.Here are some suggestions:l Make sure you attend the open days offered

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l Carefully read the information provided by theschool. Make a note of key dates and get toknow procedures before term starts.

l Children are likely to be experiencing amixture of feelings – they’re excited about thechanges ahead, but also anxious about howthey’ll cope. Encourage them to talk abouttheir fears and suggest solutions. If you can’tsolve their problem instantly, talk about waysthat you can find an answer.

l If your child isn’t moving schools with a closefriend, try to identify at least one child they willrecognise. Arrange to meet up in the holidaysso the children get to know each other.Encourage your child to join a lunchtime orafter-school club to meet children in otherclasses who share their interests.

l Keep praising your child for how well they arecoping with this big change. If they are feelingconfident, they will find it easier to deal withnew situations.

l If your child is starting a new school in themiddle of term, perhaps after a badexperience, reassure them that this is a freshstart. Keep calm and positive and your childwill pick up on this.

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Scaffolding�shielding�the�construction�workon�the�Loxwood�Bridge�over�the�Wey�&Arun�Canal�on�the�B2133�Loxwood�High

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residents,�represented�by�Loxwood�ParishCouncil�and�TheLoxwood�Society,as�well�as�localauthorityChichester�DistrictCouncil�andhighways�authorityWest�SussexCounty�Council,the�Wey�&�ArunCanal�Trust(WACT)�worked�toreplace�themotorway-stylebarrier�with�a�moresympatheticsolution,�in�keepingwith�the�locationand�planningguidance.Work�by�Sussex-based�Concept�Building

Services�to�replace�the�1.8m-high�galvanisedsteel�railing�and�mesh�fence,�which�was�installedwhen�the�bridge�was�completed�in�2009,�startedin�April�and�was�completed�ahead�of�schedule�on1st�June.“The�steel�barrier�has�been�replaced�by�a�1m-

high�cast�in situ concrete�wall,�that�has�beenfaced�with�brickwork,�and�topped�by�a�single�railto�raise�the�height�to�1.4m,”�says�WACT�chiefengineer�John�Talbot.�“The�result�is�strongenough�to�provide�containment�and�protection�for

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George meets the DragonOnce upon a time on a small farm near Billingshurst …

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new�twins�Rammy�and�Beauty�were�frolicking�neartheir�great�grandmother�Nanny�Moppy.�Lily�was�proudof�her�two,�they�were�lively�andlovely.�Nanny‘Stroppy’�Moppyhadn’t�changed�onebit�as�she�had�gotolder,�still�stroppy,but�now�very�muchthe�dragon�of�theflock.�Everyone�didas�she�said.�Just�then�Bill

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for�two�big�walks�a�day�and�Sally�sometimes�took�himaround�to�where�she�kept�her�horses.�For�George�theonly�problem�was�he�usually�had�to�be�kept�on�a�longlead�because�he�sometimes�got�distracted�by�rabbitsand�forgot�to�come�back.�He�didn’t�like�the�lead�verymuch�but�he�knew�it�meant�a�walk�so�he�alwayshelped�Bill�hold�it�as�they�started�out,�pulling�it�with�his

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As�I�am�writing�this�article�the�rain�seemsnever�ending�and�fields�and�showgroundsare�more�like�lakes!�But�let’s�look�on�the

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spend�a�day�for�horseand�rider,�whether�it�beshowing�classes,showjumping,�dressageor�working�hunterclasses�there�are�manythings�you�can�do�inadvance�to�make�theday�go�as�smoothly�aspossible.Getting�your�horse�or

pony�sparking�clean�isthe�first�must�– easiersaid�than�done�if�youhave�a�coloured�or�agrey!�I�prefer�to�give�athorough�bath�a�coupleof�days�before�the�showso�that�the�coat�settles�and�doesn’t�lose�thevaluable�oils�that�make�it�supple�and�shiny.�I�thenuse�lots�of�elbow�grease�and�a�good�body�brushto�get�the�coat�to�gleam,�finally�washing�anywhite�or�dirty�bits�on�the�day�of�the�show.�Thereare�many�rugs,�including�head-to-tail�body�suitson�sale�today�to�help�keep�your�horse�clean�ifyou�are�on�a�limited�time�budget�too!�Use�a�goodquality�mane�and�tail�conditioner�of�a�regularbasis�to�keep�them�tangle�free�and�glossy,�alsotry�to�avoid�brushing�the�tail�too�often�and�useyour�fingers�to�remove�bits�of�bedding�andtangles�so�the�hair�doesn’t�break�off�and�leave�athin�and�wispy�tail.�Plaiting�can�also�be�done�onthe�night�before�the�show�and�the�neck�coveredwith�a�hood�if�you�know�the�horse�will�not�rub�hisplaits�out,�sewing�the�plaits�in�is�the�best�way�tomake�sure�they�are�secure�–�but�make�sure�youhave�a�stitch�unpicker�to�remove�themafterwards!The�day�before�the�show�make�a�checklist�and

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tent�and�collect�your�number.�If�you�are�alone�it�ismuch�safer�to�leave�your�horse�in�the�lorry�ortrailer�–�horses�must�NEVER�be�left�tied�tovehicles�unattended.�Have�a�look�around�andfamiliarise�yourself�with�the�layout�of�the�rings�soyou�know�where�you�are�going�and�won’t�be�latefor�your�class.Warm�your�horse�up�and�let�him�(and�you!)�get

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John Nash is a retired, well sort of retired, fruitfarm manager in Kirdford who enjoys scribblingabout life on the farm from the now to days gone by.

For�many�years�farmers�were�content�tocontrol�the�wanderlust�of�their�animals�bythe�use�of�fences�and�walls.�In�fact�for

centuries�that�was�the�accepted�method�ofmaking�sure�that�what�was�theirs,�stayed�theirs.Then�some�bright�spark�invented�a�new

formidable�weapon.�The�electric�fence.A�movable,�light,�and�instant�barrier.�So,�is�iteffective�then?On�the�whole�it�does�its

job�okay�but,�like�mostthings,�there�can�beproblems.�For�a�start�youcan�get�too�cocky�with�thewretched�thing.�Whybothering�to�walk�halfwayacross�the�field�to�switch�itoff�when�you�are�moving�itforward�to�give�the�cows�afresh�bite�of�lush�meadow,when�you�can�justcarefully�move�theinsulated�posts�in�analternate�zigzag�patternand�save�yourself�the�effort.The�reason,�of�course,�is�soon�jolted�into�you

as�the�dangling�wire�comes�in�contact�with�yourforearm.�Leaping�about�and�yelling�profanities�Ican�assure�you�will�have�no�effect�on�the�naturaltendency�for�the�wire�to�continue�to�be�attractedto�other�parts�of�your�extremities.It�should�be�said�though�that�generally�the

fence�is�a�good�way�of�instant�beastie�control.Cows�on�their�first�encounter�with�the�thing�willattain�their�natural�caution�and�give�the�wire�avery�delicate�sniff�with�their�very�wet�noses.�Thisis�followed�by�them�tearing�round�the�field�withtails�held�high�as�the�resulting�‘snick’�on�thissensitive�organ�teaches�them�to�beware�of�thisnew-fangled�barrier.Of�course�there�are�exceptions.�We�had�one

old�girl�who�would�just�continue�to�push�herselfunder�the�wire�with�the�only�clue�that�the�wirewas�still�active�being�the�regular�jerking�of�themuscles�on�her�back�as�she�pushed�under.�Thediscomfort�was�more�than�compensated�as�far�asshe�was�concerned�by�the�lush�pickings�on�theother�side.Sheep,�of�course,�are�not�deterred�by�the

single�strand.�Their�thick�fleece�would�insulate

them�from�the�national�grid�me�thinks.�So�theyhave�to�have�a�full�curtain�of�mesh�to�stop�theirlittle�wanderings,�and�if�there�is�one�thing�sheepare�good�at,�it’s�wanderings.�They�have�anaffinity�with�nomadic�wanderlust;�they�like�to�gowere�no�sheep�should�go�or�needs�to�go.�Theywill�happily�vacate�a�field�of�lush�grass�for�aploughed�wasteland�and�if�at�all�possibleentangle�themselves�in�the�densest�bramblepatch�they�can�find.�Real�touch�of�the�‘BrerRabbits’,�sheep�are.Farm�animals�do,�however,�learn.�Often�quite

alarmingly�quickly…They�soon�realise�that�if�the�box�at�the�end�of

the�wire�is�notbroadcasting�a�steadyticking�noise,�then�itsbreakout�time.�Or�one�ortwo�of�the�more�ancientand�therefore�craftyladies�will�wait�for�ayounger�one�to�carefullystretch�her�neck�as�far�asit�will�go�under�the�wireto�obtain�a�bite�of�thefresh�grass�beyond,�thenwith�a�swift�jab�at�herrear�with�a�horn,�get�thefence�demolished�in�one

fell�swoop�as�the�startled�animal�blundersthrough�the�fence�taking�the�posts�and�wire�withher.�I�guess�that�farm�animals�are�just�like�us.�Puta�barrier�in�front�of�us�and�we�have�an�instanturge�to�go�through�it,�often�regardless�of�thedanger�on�the�other�side.So,�dear�friends,�if�you�are�not�familiar�with

these�fences�and�you�come�across�one�whenyou�are�out�walking,�how�do�you�know�if�the�darnthing�is�on�or�off?�Take�a�nice�long�blade�of�grassand�place�it�on�the�wire�while�holding�the�blade�atits�extreme�end.�Slowly�move�it�down�nearer�tothe�wire,�if�the�wire�is�‘live’�you�will�feel�a�slightjolting�tingle�from�the�current�long�before�it�iseven�slightly�painful.�Honest,�it�works.Finally�I�should�like�to�recall�a�time�long�ago

when�a�group�of�us�were�returning�to�collegefrom�a�trip�to�the�local.�It�was�dark�and�we�hadconsumed�a�generous�amount�of�the�amberliquid.�As�a�result�one�of�our�numbers�felt�that�itwas�necessary�for�him�to�relieve�himself�at�thecorner�of�one�of�the�fields.We�followed�his�yells�down�the�lane�and�back

to�the�halls�with�much�merriment�and�madecareful�notes�in�our�foggy�brains�to�not�do�what�he�had�done.�Ever!�John Nash

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In�June,�apart�from�being�on�a�high�after�theSouth�of�England�success,�we�had�to�pour�overthe�remaining�show

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one�lamb�dead�in�the�field�forno�apparent�reason;�on�closerinspection�it�looked�likeanother�dog�attack,�so�thefell-man�had�to�be�called�andwe�had�a�delay�leaving.There�are�some�seriouslyirresponsible�dog�owners�outthere�and�we�do�reserve�thelegal�right�to�shoot�thesedogs�which�is�a�shame�as�itis�not�the�dog’s�fault.

The�principal�smallholdershow�for�the�WSSC�at�Ardingly�(30th�June-1stJuly)�was�a�huge�success�with�lots�of�newmembers�joining.�Oliver�did�very�well�selling�allhis�Lemon�Pyle�Brahma�Chicks�and�madeenough�money�to�buy�two�new�Middle-White�pigsfor�his�new�starter�herd.�We�now�have�a�few�‘daysoff�at�work’�before�we�head�off�for�the�East�ofEngland�and�Great�Yorkshire�Shows�and�my�poormother�has�to�farm-sit�for�the�whole�lot!Michaela Giles www.tedfoldcottagefarm.co.uk

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ANNUAL VINTAGE CHARITY RALLYat

Langhurst Hill FarmBalls Cross GU28 9JW (opposite ‘The Stag’)

September 1st & 2nd 2012 – 10.00am - 4.30pmAdmission: Adults £2.50, OAP’s & Children £1.50, Under 5’s free

Grand Raffle to be drawnat 4.00pm on Sunday 2nd September,

As always with a Multitude of Wonderful Prizes

“Do come and support your localMacmillan Fundraising group”

SHOW INCLUDES:l Stationary Engines l Tractors l Classic Cars l Steam Engines l Collectables l Bygones l Alpacas

l Macmillan marquee for home-made cakes, jams, chutneys and produce. Handicrafts, books, jigsaws, miscellany and jewellery. Tombolas. Christmas cards and notelets.

l Charity demonstration by COCO’s.

l Macmillan ‘Food Hall’ featuring our own home-cooked fare. Start each day with egg & bacon rolls,moving on to sausages and lambburgers, and then tea with jam and cream scones.

TEA, COFFEE AND JUICE ON SALE ALL DAY

Wisborough�Green�Primary�School’sSummer�Fayre,�held�on�16th�June,was�a�resounding�success�despite�the

windy�weather�and�was�a�hailed�by�all�as�awonderful�‘a-fayre’.

The�annual�event,�organised�by�the�school’sPTA,�was�full�of�fun�and�laughter�as�usual,�andattracted�visitors�from�the�village�andbeyond,�raising�just�over�£5,000�in�theprocess.

The�PTA’s�Chairman,�Simon�Butcher-Collier,�said,�“We�were�delighted�that�somany�people�joined�us�for�our�annualfayre�and�helped�us�raise�such�asignificant�amount�of�money�for�theschool.

“The�Summer�Fayre�is�one�of�ourbiggest�fundraising�events�of�the�year�andwe�couldn’t�be�happier�with�the�turnout,”he�added.

True�to�the�British�stiff�upper�liptradition,�hundreds�of�visitors�braved�the�winds�andwere�rewarded�with�a�whole�host�of�fun�games�andactivities�to�take�part�in.

The�many�stalls,�South�Downs�Gun�Dog�Displayteam�and�the�West�Chiltington�Silver�Band�all�kept

visitors�thoroughly�entertained,�but�it�was�theMaypole�dancing�and�Tug�of�War�–�childrenversus�teachers�–�that�really�got�everyone�intothe�summer�fayre�spirit.�Needless�to�say�thechildren�won!

Head�Teacher,�Mrs�Trudy�Emberson,�said,“This�term,�the�children�have�been�learning

about�the�Olympics,�about�its�historyand�about�the�values�that�underpin�itsvery�existence:�Respect,�Determination,Excellence�and�Equality.�We�are�veryproud�to�be�part�of�Great�Britain�as�wehost�such�an�amazing�event�and�I�hopethe�children�remember�this�experiencefor�many�years�to�come.”

The�fayre�was�opened�by�aprocession�of�the�school�children,�andteachers,�on�to�the�village�green�led�bythe�Summer�Queen,�Abigail�Fentiman,along�with�Crown�Bearer�PhoebeMarch,�Olympic�Torch�Bearer�Jack

Lopez,�Jack�Frost�Jack�Burbridge�and�Chimney�SweepOliver�Gould�(see�photo).

The�winners�of�the�tug�’o�war�competition�were�theWisborough�Green�Coaching�Colts�for�the�adults�and�‘The�Wonders’�for�the�children.�Alex Stone

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► I could hire a room for business purposes?► I could find out more about Billingshurst?► My daughter could join a fitness class (she needs to!)?► My son could try Tae Kwon Do (he wants to!)?► My other daughter could learn how to ice a cake

(we want her to!)?► My wife could play Badminton and do yoga

(she’s a bit creaky!)?► We could all go and see a film, without having to drive

anywhere?► We could go and see live music being played?► We could look at the work of local artists?► We could hold a party for our friends and relations?”

► We have rooms for hire for whole days, evenings, orby the hour, all equipped with data projectors and laptops, and we can provide refreshments and lunch

► We can tell you about the village, which clubs meethere and when Billingshurst Local History Society holdtheir meetings

► Five different fitness and slimming classes meet here► Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Table Tennis, Badminton, Short

Mat Bowls, Yoga, Pilates and Ballroom Dancing all takeplace here every week

► Macmillan have a film here almost every month of theyear; tickets are a modest £5.50, wine, coffee and icecreams are sold in the interval and a good sum israised for an excellent charity

► We have concerts here throughout the year, plus occasional drama and stand-up comedy

► Our art display changes every month and artists fromthe surrounding area, Arundel and Chichester displaytheir work, all of which is for sale

► We’re a popular venue for parties, and can advise you about local DJs, caterers, vintners, children’sentertainers, bouncy castles and magicians. We haveexcellent facilities and are fully licenced

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What’s On near youEditorial and advertising enquiries:


Every Mon Fitness for Life. United�Reformed�Church�Hall,�High�Street,�Billingshurst.�9.30-10.30am.�Info:�Sashi(01403)�822504�or�07761�158436

Every Mon Coffee Shop in Plaistow Church. 9-11.30am.�Real�coffee�and�a�selection�of�cakes.�Why�not�drop�inwith�your�friends�after�you’ve�dropped�your�children�off�at�school?

Every Mon Careful Hands – Day Club for people with Dementia. Dial�Post�Village�Hall,�& Thurs 10am-3.30pm.�Jenny�Jupp,�07951�652788.

Every Tues Short mat bowls. Billingshurst�Community�&�Conference�Centre�(formerly�Village�Hall).�2-4pm.�£2.50.Come�and�try�a�game.�It’s�great�fun�with�friendly�people�in�a�small�club.�Further�details�Gerry�(01403)265873�or�John�(01403)�783477

Every Tues Help and Company’s Day Care Centre for the elderly. Billingshurst�Community�&�Conference�Centre,�10am-3.30pm.�To�reserve�your�place�and�book�your�home-cooked�two-course�lunch�pleasephone�(01403)�788080

Last Thurs Social evening for the villagers of Ifold, Plaistow and Kirdford. Monthly,�Foxbridge�Golf�Club,�Ifold,from�7pm.�Meet�other�local�people�and�enjoy�a�nice�social�event.�Janice:�[email protected]

Every Thurs Wildlife walkabouts. RSPB�Pulborough�Brooks�nature�reserve,�Wiggonholt.�10am-12�noon.�Thesegentle�rambles�are�an�ideal�introduction�to�the�reserve�and�its�varied�habitats�and�wildlife,�taking�in�the�seasonal�delights�on�the�brooks�or�on�our�heathland�trail.�£4�per�person�(£2�for�RSPB�members).�Visitor�Centre:�(01798)�875851

Every Thurs HDC Health Walk.�Billingshurst.�Meet�Library�car-park,�Billingshurst,�2.25�miles,�flat,�easy.�Free,�justturn�up�at�11am.�Jean�(01403)�786201

Every Sat Indoor table top sale and market. Ansell’s�Yard,�Kirdford�Road,�Wisborough�Green,�RH14�0DD.10am-2pm.�No�entrance�fee.�Tables�available�£5�(must�be�pre-booked).�Telephone�(01403)�700633�or07798�941940

21�Jul-2�Sep Wild Families – Summer Holiday Fun. RSPB�Pulborough�Brooks�Nature�Reserve,�Wiggonholt,�Pulborough,�RH20�2EL.�9.30am-5pm.�Great�holiday�activities�for�your�wild�families.�Take�part�in�thewildlife�challenge�or�play�Wild�Bingo!�as�you�explore�the�nature�trail�and�see�how�much�wildlife�youcan�spot.�Back�at�the�centre,�how�about�making�a�swallow�or�butterfly�finger�puppet?�Cost:�normal�nature�trail�entry�fee.�Tel:�(01798)�875851�or�e-mail:�[email protected]

1�Aug HDC Health Walk. Bax�Castle.�Two�Mile�Ash�Road,�4�miles,�mostly�flat.�Free,�just�turn-up�in�pub�car-park�at�10.30am.�No�dogs.�John�(01403)�263661

3�Aug HDC Health Walk. Barns�Green.�Meet�by�the�Village�Club,�2�miles,�mostly�flat,�can�be�some�muddypatches.�Free,�just�turn-up�at�11am.�Peter�(01403)�741305

3�Aug HDC Health Walk. Barns�Green.�Meet�by�the�Village�Club,�4�miles,�mostly�flat,�some�stiles,�can�besome�muddy�patches.�Free,�just�turn-up�at�11am.�Peter�(01403)�741305

5�Aug Indoor Antiques Market & Collectors Sale. Ansell’s�Yard,�Kirdford�Road,�Wisborough�Green,�RH14�0DD.�10am-2pm.�No�entrance�fee.�Tables�available�£8�(must�be�pre-booked).�Telephone(01403)�700633�or�07798�941940

8�Aug Loxwood Jazz & Blues Club. Village�Hall.�With�candlelit�tables�and�a�licensed�bar,�it�has�a�very�intimate�atmosphere�with�international�standard�jazz�and�blues.�All�profits�go�towards�the�renovationLoxwood�Village�Hall.�Tickets�are�priced�at�the�amazing�price�of�£10�each,�available�from�Loxwood�Village�Stores�or�Anita�Bates�on�(01403)�752954

8�Aug Messy Church! Billingshurst�Village�Hall.�3.30-5.45pm.�Billingshurst�churches�welcome�families�tohave�fun�with�games,�crafts,�singing�and�stories.�All�children�must�be�accompanied�by�an�adult.�Sit-down�meal,�donation.�www.messychurch.org.uk

9�Aug HDC Health Walk. Newpound�Common.�Meet�at�the�Bat�&�Ball�PH�(RH14�0EH,�TQ060269),�5�milesmostly�flat,�few�stiles.�Free,�just�turn-up�at�9.45am.�No�dogs.�Sue�(01403)�255710

9�Aug Wisborough Green Farmers’ and Village Market. Village�Green,�9am-12.30pm.�Up�to�30�stalls�selling�a�variety�of�locally�produced�foods�and�crafts.�Contact:�Mary�Lindfield�(01403)�700624

10�Aug HDC Health Walk. The�Haven�&�Colin’s�Cross.�Meet�at�the�lay-by�opposite�The�Blue�Ship�PH�(RH149BS,�TQ�083305),�5.5�miles�fairly�flat,�some�stiles.�Free,�just�turn-up�at�10am.�No�dogs.�Margaret(01403)�262311�or�Emmy�255517

12�Aug Terrier & Family Dog Show. The�Kennels,�West�Grinstead�RH13�8LX.�(Postponed�from�17th�Junedue�to�waterlogged�ground.)�Judging�starts�at�1pm,�Entries�on�the�day�very�welcome.�Family�fun�andserious�classes,�local�trade�stands�and�more.�Amanda�(01403)�784470,�[email protected]

12�Aug Women’s Hall Fun Day. The�Kings�Arms,�Billingshurst.�12�noon.�Many�stalls�and�attractions.�Seepage�14

14�Aug HDC Health Walk. Kings�Head,�Rudgwick�to�Baynards.�6�miles,�some�slopes.�Free,�just�turn-up�inpub�car-park�at�10am,�No�dogs.�Geoff�01403�258180�&�Pat�240654

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Village Tweet will�publish�details�of�local�events�in�the�What’s On section.�Please�email�brief detailsto�[email protected]�together�with�contact�or�website�details.�There�is�no�charge�for�this�asVillage Tweet aims�to�support�the�local�community.

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14�Aug Cranleigh Womens Institute meeting. St�Nicolas�Church�Rooms,�Cranleigh,�7.45pm.�Our�meetings(2nd�Tues�of�the�month)�are�fun�and�informative�with�a�wide�range�of�speakers.�Additional�groups�forwalks.�Quizzes,�coffee�and�lunches.�Outings�to�the�theatre,�cinema�and�gardens.�We�welcome�newmembers�who�can�visit�at�any�time.�Gill�and�Brenda�(Joint�Presidents),�tel:�(01483)�272337/548535

14-16�Aug Pulborough Stud Camp. Pulborough�Stud,�Blackgate�Lane,�Toat,�Pulborough,�West�Sussex�RH20�1DD.Dressage,�show�jumping,�cross-country�and�hacking.�All�riding�levels�catered�for�(competitive/non-competitive/novice).�Full�details:�www.electrum-cremello-tb-uk.com/PULBOROUGH-STUD(Please�note�this�website�address�is�case-sensitive).�See�page�39

17�Aug HDC Health Walk. Barns�Green,�11am,�2�miles,�as�3rd�August

17�Aug Firewalk at the Cricketers Arms moved to a hotter time of year! Blaze�your�trail�in�WisboroughGreen�and�raise�a�minimum�of�£100�for�the�Dame�Vera�Lynn�Trust�for�Children�with�Cerebral�Palsyby�walking�across�20�feet�of�800�degree�burning�coals!�Training�at�7pm�with�your�personal�feat�at9pm.�Celebrate�afterwards�with�a�BBQ�and�live�music�from�the�saxophone�greats�‘The�LooneyTunes’.�More�information�and�an�application�form�from�www.dvltrust.org.uk�or�www.cricketersarms.com

18�Aug Billingshurst Horticultural Society Flower Show. Billingshurst�Conference�&�Community�Centre.2.30pm�to�5.00pm.�Horticulture,�floral�art,�cookery,�craft,�photography.�Junior�sections�and�classes�fornon-members.�Schedules�from�Austens�Homehardware

23�Aug Summer Evening Recital of Popular Classical Music. St�Nicolas�Church,�Itchingfield,�RH13�0NX.7.30pm.�We�are�extremely�lucky�to�have�secured�the�talented�Mark�Jennings�on�guitar�and�AndrewWickens�on�violin,�to�play�works�from�Dowland,�Bach�and�Paganini�along�with�other�popular�classics.Glass�of�wine�&�canapés�to�follow.�We�are�fundraising�to�repair�our�beautiful�12th�century�church.�Tickets�in�advance�only:�£7�per�person.�Contact�Pip�McBean,�tel:�(01403)�738477�or�e-mail:[email protected]

24�Aug HDC Health Walk. Plaistow.�5�miles�undulating�Wealden�countryside,�two�short�climbs,�some�stiles.Free,�just�turn-up�in�Plaistow�&�Kirdford�School�car-park�at�10am.�No�dogs.�Emmy�(01403)�255517�orMargaret�262311

27�Aug Wisborough Green Traditional Fête and Grand Horticultural and Craft Show. On�The�VillageGreen.�Fête�starts�1pm.�Show�opens�2pm�Full�details�see�page�39

30�Aug Billingshurst Lions Charity Golf Day. Coffee�and�bacon�roll,�18�holes�of�golf�at�West�Chiltington�Golf�Club,�followed�by�3-course�meal,�individual�and�team�prizes.�All�inclusive�price�only�£40�per�person.�Contact�Chris�(01903)�741422�or�Roger�(01403)�700221

31�Aug HDC Health Walk. Barns�Green,�11am,�2�miles,�as�3rd�August

1-2�Sep Annual Vintage Charity Rally. Langhurst�Hill�Farm.�10am-4.30pm.�Stationary�engines,�traction�engines,�classic�cars,�tombolas�and�much�more.�Raffle�(Sunday).�Food�Hall�and�refreshments.�£2.50,OAPs�and�children�£1.50,�under�5s�free.�In�aid�of�Macmillan.�Full�details�see�ad�on�page�42.

2�Sep Dragon Boat Festival. Watch�30�teams�race�traditional�Chinese�boats�on�the�lake�at�Tilgate�Park.�Circus�skills�workshops,�Kung�Fu�demonstrations�and�more.�Free.�In�aid�of�St�Catherine’sHospice.�Info�01293�447365�or�email�[email protected]�More�info�at�www.stch.org.uk/dragonboatfestival

8�Sep� Horsham & Crawley Samaritans Open Day. 21�Denne�Road,�Horsham.�10am-12pm.�For�potentiallistening�volunteers�wanting�to�find�out�more�about�the�service.�Talk�to�existing�volunteers�and�watch�a�DVD�about�the�work�of�Samaritans

13�Sep Billingshurst WI Meeting. Talk by John & Jeanette Simpson: ‘Lords of Bramber.’ St�Mary’sRoom.�2.15pm.�Visitors�welcome.�Hazel�Gantley�(Secretary)�(01403)�784175

18�Sep St Mary’s Guild Talk: The Natural History of the South Downs, Patrick Coulcher.St�Mary’s�Room,�East�Street,�Billingshurst.�8pm.�Visitors�welcome.�Beryl�Peacock�(01403)�782835

28�Sep Loxwood School Annual Golf Day & Evening. Gatton�Manor.�Day�and�Evening�tickets�for�four�ball£240�and�Evening�only�£25.�Includes�a�3-course�Indian�Supper�and�a�Live�Band�and�more.�Get�ateam�together,�or�come�in�the�evening�and�enjoy�a�fun�social�night!�All�welcome.�To�reserve�yourplace�and�for�further�details�contact�School�Reception�on�(01403)�752207

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Kids of all ages / Advertisers IndexEditorial and advertising enquiries:


Introducing our talented chef, Andy…

Spot the Difference – Solution

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ADVERTISERS INDEX August 2012A-Team Mechanics..................................34ADC Appliances ......................................24Alec Stoner Landscaping ........................33AM Beauty Clinic .....................................11Andrew Gale Tree Surgery ......................29Apex Aerials ............................................25Appaloosa Upholstery .............................21AR Garden & Tree Care ..........................31Best Computer Training ...........................36Billibiz ......................................................20Billingshurst Community & Conference Centre ..............................43

Billingshurst Osteopaths..........................13BRH Services, Handyman ......................27Care Comfort Company ..........................15Catherine’s Pet Services .........................23Chantry Farm ............................................7Clayfield Farm .........................................10Clayton-Turner Trees & Gardens.............33Cleansing Service Group ........................19Cracknell Pit-Draffen, Estate Agent.......4, 5Creative Curtains.....................................27Delta Decor .............................................21Emma Dale, Dog Behaviourist ................41Emma Hutchings, Mobile Hairdressing ...15

Fowlers, Estate Agent ...............................3George Nicholls, Tree Surgery ................31GJ Coles, Builder ....................................23Goring Road Carpet Centre ....................23Gozone Care ...........................................13Hallam Trim, Window Cleaning................23Hamilton Cole TV & Satellite Equipment ...........................................19

Help & Company Day Centre............11, 13Henry Adams, Estate Agent......................6Holly Boilers ............................................24Home Interior Painting Services..............25Kings Arms Pub ........................................7M Marshall Decorating ............................19M Marshall Gardening .............................28Macmillan Annual Vintage Charity Rally.....................................................42

Mac’s Private Hire ...................................32Mark Hedges Garden Services...............28Miss Mop Cleaning Services...................21Monsoon Indian Restaurant ......................9One Stop Computer Store.......................37Oven Rescue West Sussex.....................27Oven Revival Company ...........................24Pace Fuelcare ............................................21

Paul Beadell, Aerial & Satellite Specialist .21Pearson Joinery.......................................25Pest B Off ................................................24Pest Man .................................................21Pets, Homes & Gardens Pet Care ..........19Pulborough Private Car Hire ...................25Pulborough Stud......................................39Queens Head Pub.....................................8Re-Nu Kitchens .......................................27Solar Flare, Yoga Classes .......................11Southern Valeting Services .....................35Sumners Ponds .....................................IBCSurrey & Sussex Tree Services /South East Logs ..................................31

Sussex Health Care.............................OBCSussex Towing Brackets..........................35TechGeek, IT & Computers.....................36Timothy Allan, Decorating, Carpentry .....20Tip Top Tutors ..........................................41Vertus Building Management ..................18Village Nurseries .....................................31West Sussex Interiors..............................18Wisborough Green Farmers &Village Market......................................10

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Introducing our talented chef, Andy…Yep, that’s him in the photo, taking a few minutes away from the busy kitchen!

Initially part-time, it wasn’t long before Andy’s skills were recognised by us andappreciated by our customers. Andy became full-time last year and is now a key member of our staff.

Andy has expanded the kitchen, trained new staff, masterminded our successful2011 Christmas dinner and, most recently, launched a completely new menu (viewable at www.cafebythelake.co.uk).

Where possible, all ingredients are locally sourced – try our delicious home-madesoups or our popular local ham, free-range eggs and chips. And, now that summer ishere at last, spoil yourself with our Sumners Cream Tea.

Planning a function? We can help, providing it isn’t at the weekend during ourhigh season. Just phone or call in to discuss your requirements.

Best of all, you do not have to be a camper to enjoy our facilities – many peopleenjoy a stroll around our tranquil lake followed by a cool drink from our new bar ora meal in our outside marquee. We even have a dog-friendly area! And, this month, what better venue to relaxand catch up on the Olympics, than in our TV area!

We have a morning breakfast menu where we serve a mixture of traditional English-style breakfasts as wellas continental dishes such as warm croissants and French toast served with smoked bacon and maple syrup etc.

Evening meals are served throughout the summer months from 6.30pm to 9pm on Friday and Saturdaynights, while the bar will be open until 11pm. Telephone or e-mail to book a table.

Date�for�your�diary:�our�Annual Model Boat Regatta takes�place�on�the�weekend�of�18th/19th�August

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