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CopsaleMannings Heath Maplehurst Monks Gate Nuthurst Sedgwick
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CopsaleMannings Heath MaplehurstMonks Gate
NuthurstSedgwick
A Parish Community Group Publication
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Memory of a special lady P.36
Safari Holiday P.28
Neighbourhood Plan upheld P.23
Primary education—misconception! P.11
What, Where & When P.8
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Let's Hear it for October!
It needs all the support it can get. As soon as the month arrives we start looking back and wondering where another summer has gone. The evenings draw in and then the clocks go back, which makes for the earlier arrival of gloom in the evenings. Harvest thanksgiving services are held, and at the end of the month the orange, candle-lit pumpkins of Halloween will appear on doorsteps. Weatherwise October can give us an occasional so-called Indian Summer, but also fearful weather; the great storm - the really big one - occurred on 15th October 1987.
Before we get too depressed let's remember that October usually shares wonderful seasonal colours of autumn with September. True the hedgerow fruits are dry and shrivelled, but for the past 30 years or so, October 21st has been celebrated as Apple Day to mark the main month for picking apples and cider-making. The golds, russets, browns of autumn stay with us during this month, although - led by the horse chestnuts - trees have already started to shed their leaves, twigs and nuts to cover the green grass of our lawns and fields.
The landscape of our parish has also changed in places over the past 30 days. Work on repairing the chancel roof at St Andrew's has meant that much of the lovely, ancient building has been clad in scaffolding and corrugated sheeting, but one change we will surely all applaud has been the resurfacing of the stretch of Nuthurst Street that was badly fractured and downright dangerous. Cont. Pg 4
A Point of view CONTENTS
The views expressed by the contributors to the magazine are not necessarily those of the
PCG
LINK MAGAZINE Published by the Parish Community Group
Editorial: Email : [email protected] Advertising: Email : [email protected] Calendar: Email : [email protected]
Parish Distribution: Hazel Turner (Mannings Heath), Sue Hempstead (rest of parish)
News
4-6 Local news in and around the Parish
23 Planning
Information
8 What, Where and When
14 Parish Directory
34 Who can do What
Clubs, Societies and Organisations
9 Horticultural Society
11 St Andrew’s School
12 History Society/BusBoy
13 Women’s Institute
15 Millennium Group
23 Country Club
24 Nuthurst Parish Council
26 Nuthurst Society
27 Copsale Hall
Environment
28 Out and About
29 Rotary
Leisure Time
16 Eating in & Eating Out
32 Coffee Time Quiz/ThemeWords
St Andrew’s
19-22 Church Pages
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NEWS
Let's Hear it cont.
How good to be able to drive along that road and not worry about the dreadful lumps and bumps on the Highlands Hill section.
Our thanks to the several villagers who offered us photos for this edition; it was great to have a selection to choose from. The cover picture (taken in August) was sent in by parishioner Simon Pickles, who tells us it was a carriage drive, and a sunny day out, for local horse and carriage owners. Part of the route was an exciting downhill clatter from Sedgwick Park along the estate’s East Drive, past Nuthurst Farm coming to a halt at the Black Horse. From what he could see, it was the occupants of the carriages who were being watered by the landlord, not the noble horses. The horse power included some dray horse Shires who apparently, being townies, didn’t relish this downhill section of the Parish dash! LINK Editorial Team
NEW BUS SERVICE
FOR SUNDAYS
As we reported in our September issue of Link, the No17 Sunday bus service, run by Compass Travel, was cut from September 10th.
However, the good news is that Sussex Coaches have stepped in to offer a reduced frequency replacement service (that started on Sunday 17th September), on an experimental basis. It will remain as route 17 and will operate between Brighton & Horsham via Patcham, Henfield, Partridge Green, Cowfold and Mannings Heath.
Services will depart from Horsham to Brighton at 09:30, 10:30, 12:30, 14:30 15:30, and 17:30 with a short service to Henfield by request at 18:15. Services will depart Brighton at 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 16:00, 17:00 and 18:40, with a morning short service to Horsham departing from Henfield at 08:30 and 09:30.
More information can be found at www.facebook.com/17bus or by calling Sussex Coaches on 01403 741976.
GOING FOR A BLOOD TEST? If you need a blood test, remember that from this summer NHS blood tests are only being undertaken at Horsham hospital, and not at local surgeries. To allow for the extra demand the hospital has extended its opening times to 8am - 4pm every weekday. But it would help the hospital if non-working patients could try and attend after 10am, so that the earlier time slots can be taken up by those en route to work. The 'take a numbered ticket' system will continue to operate, which means patients are seen in the order of their arrival; there is no appointments system. Very few blood tests these days need the patient to fast, and patients can attend at any time during opening hours.
RAISING THE ROOF As the picture below shows, work on
repairing the chancel roof at St Andrew's is well in hand, and we understand nothing too serious has been discovered. Our thanks to Derek Bradnum for the photo.
MAPLEHURST PHONE BOX As we close for press the Maplehurst
Telephone Box is due to be opened (as a Village Book Exchange), so we will feature this event in next month's magazine.
The Nuthurst Society’s has more news about this on page 26.
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HOP OAST WINTER OPENING TIMES From 1st October the recycling plant at Hop
Oast will be changing to Winter opening hours, which are as follows:
* Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays - 9 am to 4 pm
* Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. (The site will be closed on Christmas Day
and Boxing Day too.) These arrangements will continue until the
end of March next year.
‘KISSING GATE’
There is good news for anyone using the footpath opposite the Dun Horse on the Brighton Road. The old wooden stile on the right, which leads to the footpath across the fields behind the houses facing the Brighton Road, has been dismantled and a fine new metal kissing gate has been installed.
GIANT ONION COMPETITION
The weather may have been stormy, but there was a timely break in the clouds for the annual Giant Onion competition held at the White Horse, Maplehurst, on Saturday September 9th. It was a fun evening and a
BIG thank you goes to Andy Stonestreet for once again organising this event and to all who came to show their fantastic vegetables and those who came to support it.
Paul Dalby won the Heaviest Onion, Paddy
Bullen won Best Pair, Jackie Strange won Best
Pumpkin and Toni Turner won the Novelty
Onion, Longest Runner Bean, Largest Marrow,
Housewives Choice and Best in Show for her
beautiful Housewives Choice trug (see photo
above).
NEWS
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NEWS
FLU JABS—don’t forget! A reminder that now is the time to start
thinking about getting your flu jabs. Most
doctors surgeries are now geared up for them
and they can also be administered by some
pharmacists. You can get the flu jab free on the
NHS if you are aged over 65, pregnant or have
an underlying health condition which puts you
at risk of serious complications from flu.
ASKING FOR TROUBLE ? Bicycles have been stolen recently from
locked sheds and garages in the parish, and money and valuables stolen from cars left in driveways. Please take extra care to deter criminals by keeping garages, outbuildings, equipment, tools, ladders etc., and parked cars securely locked. Apparently thieves often return when they think you have replaced your stolen goods with new after the insurance claim has been settled.
Some advice from the West Sussex police website includes the following,
* Fix steel mesh or bars on the inside of windows. * Fit concealed hinges to prevent criminals from undoing screws or bolts. Cont.
* Check that fittings are bolted through the door and reinforced at the back with a steel plate or washer; hasps should have concealed screws. *Fit good quality locks to all doors. Padlocks should be at least 6cm/2.5ins wide, of hardened steel.
PLANNING DECISIONS Some important planning decisions affecting
developments in the parish have been ruled on recently, and details can be found at page 23.
PHYSIO SERVICES
REFERRAL SHAKE-UP
It has recently been announced that if you
are registered with a Horsham NHS GP you can
refer yourself for physiotherapy services
without having to see a GP. To do this you can
pick up a form from a GP surgery, a hospital
physiotherapy department, or online at
www.sussexmskpartnershipcentral.co.uk.
A statement from the NHS undertakes that
these forms will be reviewed by a senior
physiotherapist within 48 hours.
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Important To avoid disappointment, please check with
organisers or websites in case of late changes to the published schedule. If you know of any local events that we have not included this time, please contact us at: [email protected]
MHVH—Mannings Heath Village Hall SASH—St Andrew’s School Hall COGS—Church of the Good Shepherd
PARISH COUNCIL
Wednesday 4th 8.00pm Parish Council Meeting SASH
Wednesday 18th 7.30pm NPC Planning Committee MHVH (check Parish Council website to confirm meetings)
OTHER
Sunday 1st 10:00am - 12 noon Hot Bacon Butties: cooked to order using British Bacon. Come in after your walk. Dogs, horses and children welcome! COPSALE VILLAGE HALL
Wednesday 4th 2:00 pm Country Club - Luska, Nuthurst — at Sheila Pyzer's kind invitation, for a Museum Quiz and Memory Box afternoon. Please give Sheila a call on 891385 to let her know whether or not you will be there. New members are always welcome
7:00pm - 9:00pm Parkinson’s MHVH
Thursday 5th 7.45 pm Horticultural Society AGM : Followed at 8.15 by a talk on AMY JOHNSON the pioneer English aviator by Tony Turner. All welcome - Free Entry . MHVH.
Wednesday 11th 7:30pm-9:30pm Barn Dance, MHVH
Thursday 12th 8:00pm Horsham Community Responders - CPR & Defibrillator course - Places very limited so booking required - Phone Ali 01403 268418
Saturday 14th 9.30am - 4.00pm Embroidery
MHVH
11:00am - 8:pm(ish) Kissingate Octoberfest 2017—Kissingate Brewery, Lower Beeding
Sunday 15th Millennium Group Village Walk , departs 9.30am Mannings Heath Village Store.
Wednesday 18th 10.30am School Open Morning for parents of starting children, St Andrew’s Sch.
Thursday 19th 2.30pm WI talk: “Cocoa Bean to Chocolate” by Dawn Shrivers MHVH
Friday 27th 7.30pm Nuthurst Local History Society Talk : “Teaching the Heathens” The history of schooling in the hamlet of Mannings Heath as researched by local historian Mr Howard Malleson. St Andrew’s School Hall Nuthurst . Members free, non-members £3.
Monday 9:15am - 10:45am Pilates MHVH
1:45pm - 4:45pm Parkinson's MHVH
7:30pm Badminton Club MHVH
7:30 pm Fit & Fun Club SASH
Tuesday 8:45am - 11:15am Pilates MHVH
2:00pm - 4:00pm Art Group MHVH
7:30pm - 9:30pm Magog MHVH
Wednesday
10:30am -12 noon Table Tennis for everyone MHVH
8:00pm, Charity pub quiz Black Horse, Nuthurst. (Booking essential).
Thursday 9:00am - 10:30am (school term only) Coffee and Playtime for little ones, St Andrew’s Church
5:45pm - 7:15pm Keep Fit MHVH
7pm-8:30pm (all ages together) C@N at COGS
Friday 10.30am - 12.30pm Keep Fit MHVH
1.45pm - 9:45pm (with break) Short Mat Bowls MHVH
https://www.visithorsham.co.uk/events https://www.horsham.gov.uk/eventspages/events http://www.nuthurstparishcouncil.co.uk/calendar/ http://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/8events
EVENTS—OCTOBER
WEEKLY EVENTS
USEFUL LINKS
What, Where ,When
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HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
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ST ANDREWS SCHOOL
A common misconception of Primary Schooling is that serious education begins at secondary school. The reality is that state education has come a long way since the schooling I received back in the 70s and early 80s, before the introduction of the National Curriculum.
The core of the curriculum is of course English and Maths, which are studied for an hour a day each. In English, children are now expected to be well developed writers by the end of Year 6, writing a range of genres, whilst using advanced punctuation, such as semi-colons and dashes.
In Mathematics, they learn a wide variety of knowledge and skills across the areas of Number, Geometry and Statistics, and by the time they leave us should be able to tackle difficult calculations (without a calculator), such as 5909x68, 4853÷37, 37% of £25.83 and 6.15-4¾.
A full range of other subjects are studied each week too, including History, Geography, Science, Computing, Religious Education, Art, Design & Technology, Music, Languages and Physical Education (inc. games, dance and gymnastics) – all to a level once seen well into secondary school.
At St Andrew’s we also focus on the other skills and values that children need in life. Independence, oral communication, collaboration and creativity are essential skills that we all need in life, in addition to reading, writing, maths and computing. Therefore we
prioritise them alongside our traditional curriculum and include separate sections on them on the first pages of their end of year school reports.
Meanwhile, we help children develop Christian values through our Golden Rules, in part by learning more about them in Worship and weekly ‘Learning for Life’ lessons.
A reason I have never regretted a career in primary education is the range of subjects that we get to study alongside the children. As a year 6 teacher, I have certainly become a lot more skilled and knowledgeable in many areas, even in history, which was the subject I studied at university. Even more importantly, as the children’s one teacher throughout the year, primary teachers are privileged to be able build strong relationships with their class, which makes teaching and mentoring much easier than at secondary, where you may only see a class for an hour a week for their lesson in your department.
Next month: ‘Back to School’
Nathan Golbey (Headteacher)
Changing the misconception of Primary Education
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The Nuthurst Local History Society,
presents a talk which will be held in the school hall at St. Andrew’s, Nuthurst on Friday 27th starting at 7.30pm.October
Given by local historian Mr Howard Malleson, on his own ongoing research into the schooling of the children in the hamlet of Mannings Heath in the 19th and 20th centuries, it is entitled -
“Teaching the Heathens”
His discussion covers not only the efforts to
introduce education into this rural community, but also the social, economic and religious pressures that existed at the time. See you on 27th for this fascinating talk. Why not join the Society and have a glimpse of how things used to be?
Family subscription to the Society is just £15. This gives free entry to all our meetings and talks throughout the year, a monthly newsletter via e-mail and a discount on the Society’s publications.
For more details please contact our membership Secretary Dorothy Hatfield at [email protected], or on 01403-891592.
David Hilliam Secretary [email protected]
or 01-403-264732
HISTORY SOCIETY
Hold Tight – Ding Ding! Here we go
Now that we still have the chance of some lovely autumn sunshine I thought what could be an interesting little jaunt would be to visit one of our neighbouring villages so, here we go.
I have visited all the places mentioned below and all have given me so much enjoyment in exploring and appreciating the pride, beauty, serenity and various forms of architecture coupled to our West Sussex and Surrey’s beautiful countryside. We are all truly blessed in abiding in this wonderful part of our homeland.
For continuity I have made the starting point from Horsham bus station, although obviously routes 17 and 89 can be boarded from within our own Parish at Mannings Heath or Monks Gate. Here are just some of the routes. The timings are for weekday services.
The No.17 bus (Stagecoach) leaves the bus
station at 5 & 35 minutes past the hour, and can take you to Cowfold, Partridge Green and Henfield. The No.23 (Metrobus) leaves at 16 minutes past the hour and takes you to Southwater, Ashington and Washington. The No.63 (Arriva) leaves at 51 minutes past the hour and routes to Slinfold, Rudgwick, Cranleigh and Shalford. A quicker service direct to Shalford is via Arriva's X1 leaving at 2 minutes past the hour. The No.100 service (Compass) leaving at 38 minutes past the hour will take you to Slinfold, Billingshurst, Pulborough, Storrington and Steyning. (If you’re a bit of a twitcher - bird watcher - Pulborough Brooks RSPB is a stunning place to visit. Don’t forget your binoculars or alternatively you can hire them at the site; there is nothing like hearing a nightingale’s song!!) . These and other bus routes are of course available on line.
I sincerely hope that if you take any one of these trips that you have a pleasant and rewarding day out. Bus Boy
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MANNINGS HEATH WI
WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
It’s all about flower
arranging.
Dorothy Barber who started floristry training in the 60’s gave this month’s talk “Flowers for the Home”. Dorothy has done flowers for all occasions and now does regular arrangements for her church in Findon. She entertained us with her wit and humour whilst producing five different arrangements in autumnal colours with beautiful foliage from her many friends gardens, and all completed in her allotted one hour! This was followed by tea and delicious cakes made by our members.
Our WI group has a number of monthly sub groups, and a lunch group, which is generally quarterly. Why not come along to our next meeting on the 19th October to find out more, and to enjoy our speaker Dawn Shrivers, who will tell us all about ‘From Cocoa Bean to Chocolate’ – a topic to be enjoyed by all.
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PARISH DIRECTORY
ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES at St Andrew’s: 01403 261088
CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD Keyholder/Enquiries/Bookings: 01403 269141 Hazel Turner, email: [email protected]
COPSALE HALL 07502 013864 [email protected]
COUNTRY CLUB 01403 711871 Sue Hempstead
LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY 01403 264732 Secretary: David Hilliam
MANNINGS HEATH BADMINTON CLUB 07717 412538 [email protected]
MANNINGS HEATH SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB 01403 258945 Jackie Williams
MANNINGS HEATH & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
01403 264732 David Hilliam
MANNINGS HEATH VILLAGE HALL Bookings: 07594 558430
MANNINGS HEATH, Lower Beeding and Plummers Plain Heating Oil Club www.oil-club.co.uk
MANNINGS HEATH W.I. Carole Burgess 01403 268395 [email protected]
MONDAY CHURCH HOME GROUPS 01403 733781 Sarah Jephcott
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Hamlets - 01403 891313 [email protected] [email protected]
NUTHURST CRICKET CLUB 07788 694786 Bob Weston
NUTHURST PARISH COUNCIL 01403 784985 Parish Clerk: Mrs Sarah Hall
NUTHURST OIL SYNDICATE Derek Bradnum 01403 891181 [email protected] www.oilbuyingsyndicate.co.uk
NUTHURST PARISH LPG Consortium Richard Webber 01403 248550 [email protected]
NUTHURST SCHOOL ASSOCIATION Julie Caiden [email protected]
NUTHURST SOCIETY 01403 738690 Sarah Turner
PARISH COMMUNITY GROUP Richard Webber 01403 248550 [email protected]
PARISH HEARTBEAT TEAM 01903 504031 Chris Beer
PARISH MILLENNIUM GROUP 01403 268418 Ali Goss
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL 01403 266446 Secretary: Michael Thompson
POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT (Call 101) www.susex.police.uk
ROTARY CLUB OF HORSHAM 01403 754005 John Le Rossignol
ST ANDREW’S C.E. (AIDED) SCHOOL 01403 891286
TUESDAY (MICKLEPAGE) CHURCH GROUP 01403 891610 Brian Bennett
WEDNESDAY CHURCH HOME GROUP 01403 891696 Geoff Smith
St Andrew’s C.E School
OPEN MORNING
A reminder for parents of children who have started school in September that they are
invited to an OPEN MORNING on
WEDNESDAY 18th OCTOBER, at 10.30am.
RSVP to [email protected] or phone 01403 891286
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A scenic walk and a murder to solve…
... the Millennium Group offer a mixed bag!
On Sunday 15th October the annual Autumn Village Walk will be leaving Mannings Heath Village Store at 09.30 for the usual 5 to 6 mile amble through lanes and footpaths in our lovely parish.
The walk will take about 2 hours and due to the terrain the going will be muddy in places so those taking part are advised to wear appropriate footwear. The walk is open to all the family and dogs are most welcome. Any questions please contact John on 01403 265956.
Then looking ahead to Saturday 18th
November the Millennium Group will be hosting
a fun filled Murder Mystery evening at Mannings
Heath Village Hall, 7:30pm for an 8:00pm start;
so please book the date in your diary.
PARISH MILLENNI-UM GROUP
PARISH MILLENNIUM GROUP
The Murder Mystery will revolve around the who-done-it play “Lavender Hall” and will be acted out by the excellent Copthorne Players. The tickets, for what promises to be a great fun evening, will be on sale at the Village Store and are £15.00 to include a two course meal.
To get involved with or to learn more about
the Millennium Group contact the secretary,
Ali Harmer, on 01403 268418.
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EATING IN EATING OUT
If you have a delicious recipe that really goes down very well—would you share it with us? Email: [email protected]
CHICKEN CURRY the kids will love! Ingredients 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 onion; 1 ½ tablespoons (tblsp) Korma/Mild Patak’s curry paste; 150 mls chicken stock; 1 teaspoon(tsp) tomato puree; 2 tsp sugar; 5 tblsp chopped or crushed tomatoes; 150 mls crème fraiche (works well with low fat); 25g ground almonds; Cooked Chicken - 2/3 chicken breasts; Salt.
Method: Heat oil and fry onion until soft. Add curry paste and cook for 2 mins, stirring. Add stock slowly and then add tomato puree, chopped tomato, sugar, cooked chicken and crème fraiche. Season and cook to reduce for about 30 mins. When thickish consistency, add ground almonds and cook for 1 minute. Serve!
Bon appetit!
Surprise the family with something different for
Christmas this year.
We are asking you to delve into your culinary mind and give us some mouthwatering recipes we will then choose the most appealing dishes for a Starter, Entrée, Main Course and Dessert. All the recipes will be published on our website. If you have a photo to accompany your recipe - all the better!
HOOTING HALLOWEEN OWLS
Ingredients: 280g butter, softened; 280g caster sugar; 200g self-raising flour, minus 1 rounded tablespoon; 1 rounded tablespoon cocoa powder; 6 medium eggs For icing and decorations: 200g butter, softened; 280g icing sugar, sifted; 1 tube orange ready-to-use icing; 1 small bag Maltesers; 1 tube choco M&Ms minis (just the brown ones), or Cadburys mini buttons. Method: Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with brown muffin cases. Beat the first 5 ingredients to a smooth batter and spoon between the cases, almost filling them to the top. You may have a little left over. Bake for 20-25 mins until risen and spongy. Cool on a rack.
Beat the butter and icing sugar until smooth. Slice off the very tops of the cakes and cut each piece in half. Spread a generous layer of icing over each cake. Working on one cake at a time, squirt a pea-sized blob of orange icing onto two Maltesers and use to fix a brown M&M on each. Sit the eyes, two pieces of cake top (curved edge up) and a jelly diamond on the icing to make an owl.
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WELCOME...
Come and Worship The backbone of our parish is the time we spend in worship together, and details of all our
services are shown below. On Sunday 8th October, we will be celebrating with our Harvest Thanksgiving services and Harvest Lunch – full details are on the next page. You may also wish to put Sunday 12th November – Remembrance Sunday – in your diaries, and note that the service at St Andrew’s will commence at 10.50 a.m.
ST ANDREWS CHURCH
Why not hire the Church
of the Good Shepherd
The ‘Little Church’ in Church Road, Mannings Heath, is avaliable for hire. It is an excellent, flexible venue for smaller meetings, accommodating about 30 people seated. It is well equipped with small tables and a kitchenette.
Interested in hiring?
Contact Hazel Turner on 01403 269141 or [email protected].
...to the pages for the Church in our Parish.
Church Services St Andrew’s, Nuthurst Sundays 10.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist. Sunday School
Except Sunday 8th October 11.00. a.m Harvest Thanksgiving
Church of the Good Shepherd, Sunday 8.30 a.m. Said Eucharist followed by breakfast
Mannings Heath Wednesday 10.15 a.m. Said Eucharist
Church of the Good Shepherd, Sunday 22nd October Informal Worship
From the Parish Registers: 20th August 17 John Norman Matthews Aged 76 (Burial of ashes)
Church Contacts Rev. Canon Ian Hutchinson-Cervantes
01403 891449 (day off on Mondays)
Geoff Smith – Lay Reader
Find us on Facebook: The Parish of Nuthurst and Mannings Heath
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CHURCH LIFE
encouraging hope to many parts of East and West Africa. Last year the Diocese helped provide food for drought-stricken areas in Northern Kenya and other parts of East Africa. This year the Diocese is focussing on the drought-stricken areas of West Africa, where the Ebola epidemic has caused havoc and heartache, and the money will be of great importance in giving hope to the thousands who are rebuilding their lives in that part of Africa.
So as we celebrate Harvest, with our Harvest
Festivals and Harvest Lunches, let us give thanks to God for His goodness, and re-commit ourselves to play our part in sharing the harvest with those in need.
It’s Harvest Time! THERE IS FOOD ENOUGH FOR ALL – OR IS
THERE? One of the aims of the United Nations’ Sustainable Goals is to end hunger by 2030. It further states that the world produces enough food to feed everyone. So why are so many millions starving in the world? It’s all down to sharing! We can’t solve all of the world’s problems, but we can all play our part. This Harvest we claim the words of the Psalmist in the psalm of thanksgiving (Psalm 67) that ‘the land has produced its harvest’. So where do we start?
Our Diocese of Chichester, in its Diocesan Harvest Appeal, focusses on rebuilding lives and
Sunday 8th October
Join us for Harvest Thanksgiving at 11 a.m. at St Andrew’s (Harvest gifts of non-perishable food items
will be taken to St Catherine’s Hospice). The service will be followed at 12.30 p.m. by:
Harvest Lunch at St Andrew’s School Hall
(bring your own drink/glasses)
Tickets: £7.50 (£5.00 children)
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CHURCH COMMUNITY
Our vibrant Groups give us another perspective on life.
We can trace the genesis of St. Andrew’s current Home Groups to the late 1970s when the Rector,
Charles Sellars, (known to us as Charlie), started a bible study group. It met each week, first in the vestry and later in parishioners’ houses.
Charlie chose the text to be studied and because he was a gifted teacher was able to bring into focus
the life and times and the background to the passages, as well as explaining the meaning of each text. When he became rector in 1984, Arthur Lloyd-Davies (Lloyd) decided to change the bible study group
into a house group and it has remained as such for the last thirty-three years. Lloyd’s style was different from Charlie’s and the group’s discussions roamed freely, although they were always based on Christian theology and a search for truth in the widest sense of the word. This has remained the theme of the group ever since, and meetings have been supported and attended by each rector since Lloyd retired, as well as by Canon Gordon Mayo who brought his special blend of wisdom and humour to the meetings.
For the next 20 years this was the only group. It is still very active and even has some of the original
members. Then, about seven years ago, Geoff Smith together with some Parishioners ran two successive Alpha Courses. The Alpha Course was designed to explore Christianity and the meaning of life, and these proved so enjoyable that two more groups were formed.
So then there were three! They are imaginatively named the Monday Group, the Tuesday Group and
the Wednesday Group. The Tuesday Group (the original Bible Group) meets fortnightly at Micklepage farmhouse and the others meet weekly in different members’ homes.
Although each group has a slightly different focus, they have much in common. There are about eight
to ten members in each group and at the beginning of each term they decide on a theme. So, for example, this term the Tuesday Group is following the story of St. Peter’s relationship with Jesus. The Wednesday Group is reading Matthew. Sometimes our evenings include singing. They always include prayer, bible study and lively discussion. And, of course, tea, coffee, sometimes wine, and biscuits or cake.
Something special develops when we share our faith, our prayers - sometimes our worries - through
fellowship, beyond Sunday, into the week and into the home. All our groups welcome new members. We will benefit from your participation and, hopefully, so will
you. The details are in the pew sheet each Sunday or you may like to hear more about the Home Groups first. So please do get in touch with any of the named contacts on the Parish Directory page of this magazine.
A talk about the Rev Muhoro School for Deaf Children.
Rob Davies will be speaking in both Churches on Sunday 15th October about the Rev Muhoro School for Deaf Children in Kenya, which is one of the charities our parish supports.
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The Church roof on the mend.
The cost of the repairs will be around £80,000, and we have received donations amounting to £15,000, which will mean that our reserves will be less depleted than we had
feared. So, we want to say a BIG “THANK YOU” to everyone who has kindly contributed.
Here is another way you could help us...
NOTICE BOARD
OPEN HOUSE At the Church of the Good Shepherd on
Tuesday 11th October between 2.30 and 4.00 pm, and also Thursday 27th October between 10.30 and 12 noon. Everyone welcome – just drop in for a drink and a chat. Contact Bernice on 262866, or Libby on 891492, if you would like further information or a lift.
Youth Group C@N See page 18 for information about our church-led youth group.
Collecting boxes for old £1 coins are available in both churches, and also at The Village Store, Mannings Heath.
Flower Ladies
Harvest Festival Sunday October 8th
As promised in the first great edition of the new Link, times for decorating both churches for harvest are Friday 6th October, 9am at St. Andrew's and we will follow on to decorate COGS once St Andrew's is finished. Those kind ladies who have time to do both will be most welcome, but if you can only fit in one or the other then please do not worry.
I can text or phone you on the day with a more accurate time for COGS. Please just let me know. Also needed are greenery, ivy flow-ers and trailing, conkers, chestnuts, pumpkins, red apples, Chinese lanterns (fresh or dried), rose hips and berries. These can be brought to the church early in the morning and left in the porch. If anybody else (not just ladies!) is interested in helping with flowers, you will be greeted with open arms so please come along. Coffee will be available.
Looking forward to seeing you on Friday 6th October.
Chris Hart 24068;
Jakki Tidey 267381;
Hazel Turner 269141
PS. Still
looking for
Toddler Group St Andrew’s Church 09.00 to 10.30 every Thursday during term-time.
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The Land off Church Road, Mannings Heath (DC/17/0815)
The planning application to build three large detached houses on the small triangular piece of land off Church Road behind Swallowfield Close, has been rejected by the Horsham District Council Planning Committee, with the Nuthurst Parish Neighbourhood Plan (NPNP) as the major influencing factor.
This site was not included in the NPNP but is within the Mannings Heath Built Up Area Boundary (BUAB). However, it does not conform to the needs of the Parish as identified in the NPNP and Parish Design Statement in size, type, scale, layout, density or design.
The Nuthurst Parish Council and our Councillor, Toni Bradnum, strongly opposed this application, supported by Roy Boulter as Chairman of Mannings Heath Action Group and a large number of parishioners submitted opposition statements.
This result illustrates once again the power of the Neighbourhood Plan.
Swallowfield Nursery (DC/17/1158)
The outline planning application for four
dwellings on the Swallowfield Nursery site has
been approved by the Horsham District Planning
Committee - this site is in the NPNP.
The approval of the site gives permission for
Church Road
The Nuthurst Neighbourhood Plan is upheld
development of this site but the size, type, scale, layout and design are still to be determined.
The Land opposite the Dun Horse
This piece of land, which is in the NPNP, is up for sale with planning permission for eight residential houses.
The Dun Horse (DC/17/0301)
The planning application for the
development of the former Dun Horse site is still
under consideration by Horsham District Council.
After a break for the summer, our September meeting, held at Hazel Turner's home in Lime Kiln Road, was spent catching up on the news and making plans for the coming year. I don't know if it was the threat of `no ideas - no tea' that did it, but members came up with a number of suggestions for future events and we were able to put together an interesting and varied programme for the next twelve months.
Our thanks to Hazel for her very kind hospitality (to say nothing of the luscious cake!) and also of course to the bringers of ideas.
We meet next on October 4th at Luska, Nuthurst, at Sheila Pyzer's kind invitation, for a Museum Quiz and Memory Box afternoon. Please give Sheila a call on 891385 to let her know whether or not you will there. New members are always welcome Sue Hempstead (711871)
Country Club is back
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NUTHURST PARISH COUNCIL
Hedgerows & Footpaths The Parish Council would like to thank
everyone who has already cut back their hedgerow. If your hedgerow is still encroaching on the public highway or public footpath please can arrangements be made to cut back the area. Please can consideration be given to residents with push chairs and mobility scooters.
Bus Service 17 (Sundays & Bank Holidays)
Sussex Coaches have stepped in to offer a replacement service on Sundays and Bank Holidays, the service commenced on 17th September 2017 and the timetable is available on the Parish Council’s website. The route is being operated by Sussex Coaches on an experimental basis, for the service to continue please utilise whenever possible.
Winter Management Plan
The Parish Council have published the 2017/2018 Winter Management Plan, the plan offers very useful advice and contact details in the event of severe winter weather. The plan is available on the Parish Council’s website or please contact the Clerk for a hard copy.
Included in the Winter Management Plan
are the locations of five `Forest Green’ Salt Bins which the Parish Council have recently purchased. These will be located in close proximity to the previously distributed Hippo bags and will be filled each autumn by WSCC.
Village Gateways
A provisional date of 18th to 20th October 2017 has been programmed for their installation.
Parish Councillors
The Parish Council would like to welcome Mrs Julka Assassi as the recently Co-opted Member for Sedgwick. Details of the further
ten Parish Councillors and the area they represent follow:
Mannings Heath - Mrs Val Court
(Chairman), Mr Owen Hydes and Mrs Francis Boulter
Monks Gate - Mrs Ann Gaffney, Mr Jay Mercer and Mr Tom Nelson (Chair of the Finance Committee)
Nuthurst, Maplehurst and Copsale - Mrs Jill Chaytor, Mrs Janie McClean and Mr Steven Turner
Sedgwick - Mrs Gina Dixon and Mrs Julka Assassi
Details of the Committees the Councillors
sit on are available on the Parish Council’s website. Please note all contact to the Councillors should be made through the Clerk.
Website and Facebook
Please check the Parish Councils website for regular updates on new planning application, Sussex Police bulletins, events in the District and local information.
Meetings of the Parish Council follow: -
4th October 2017 and 7th November 2017 at St Andrews School, commencing at 8.00pm
Please check the Parish Council’s website for details of the Committee meetings.
Clerk: Sarah Hall, 107 Morris Drive, Billingshurst, West Sussex RH14 9ST Tel 01403 784985 or 07584 308408
Email: [email protected]
Parish Council working on our behalf.
www.nuthurstparishcouncil.co.uk
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THE NUTHURST SOCIETY If you would like to join the Nuthurst Society
please contact Membership Secretary, Sarah Jephcott, at [email protected] only £10 per year for family membership, £5 single membership. www.facebook.com/Nuthurst-Society-167780773252478/ and website at www.nuthurstsociety.org
After a quiet few weeks over the late summer the Nuthurst Society has a few upcoming events for the whole community through the autumn and up to Christmas time. Most of the events below are free to attend although we do ask for donations on the gate for bonfire and fireworks. Please see details below -
Fungus Foray
Sunday October 22nd will be this year’s ever popular Fungus Foray starting at 2pm at The White Horse pub in Maplehurst. All welcome but no dogs at this event please. Paths may be muddy so please come equipped. Jonathan Simmons and Penny Bullen will be leading the walk and sharing their knowledge of fungi to be found in this area.
.... the opening of the Village Book Exchange and tea and cakes on Maplehurst Green!
On Sunday 22nd October at 4pm we will officially launch the Village Book Exchange, located in the refurbished telephone box in Maplehurst. Refurbishment costs have been jointly shared by the Nuthurst Society and Nuthurst Parish Council with volunteers doing the cleaning and painting to restore the phone box to its former glory. The book exchange will be stocked up with a selection of books for adults and children and all local people are welcome to bring a book and take a book. Tea and cakes will be served on the Maplehurst village green.
Bonfire and Fireworks
Saturday November 4th at Maplehurst Farm, Copsale Road entrance. Gates open at 5.30pm, fireworks soon after 6pm. Donations towards costs will be collected on the gate. Refreshments and food will be available for purchase. Last year we had record breaking numbers - lets see if we can beat that this year! All welcome.
Save the date – Christmas Carols outside at St Andrew’s church December 9th at 5pm.
Suggestions for future events are always welcomed - please contact Nuthurst Society Chair
Sarah Turner [email protected]
NUTHURST SOCIETY
After the Fungus Foray has finished there will be a special event this year .......
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On Sunday 29th October it will be judgement day for those who registered for the pumpkin competition earlier in the year. Competitors will need to have their giant (or otherwise) gourds at the Hall by 10.15am ready for judging. The winner will be the pumpkin with the largest circumference.
For those who didn’t register for the pumpkin growing but are still feeling competitive, there is the pumpkin carving competition, with a medal awarded to the one the judges decide is their favourite. This is always popular and has produced a great variation in designs and sizes. Simply bring along your pre-carved pumpkin (you don’t have to have grown it yourself) by 10.45am. At 11.00am there will be spooky ‘lights out’ where the curtains will be drawn, the lights switched off and all the entries will be shown off with a (battery powered) tea light. Let your imagination run wild and see what you can come up with. Afterwards, take your pumpkin home ready for Halloween.
If you don’t have a pumpkin to bring, do come along between 10am and 12 noon, to view other people’s efforts. Bacon Butties and refreshments will be available.
Bacon Butties
This month there are two opportunities for you to grab a butty. The bacon will be sizzling on the first Sunday of the month as usual and Pumpkin Day, Sunday 29th October
For further information and hiring enquiries email: [email protected] or call
07502 013864 www.copsalehall.com
COPSALE HALL
Pump up the pumpkin
on the 29th!
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This month, instead of being lost for words, the words are tumbling over each other so fast that I can’t type fast enough. You see, I’ve been on the holiday of a lifetime: a safari in Zambia. To top it all, the animal I most wanted to see (and they are notoriously elusive) was a leopard, and I’ve seen not just one, but several! I’m still beyond excited.
We were woken at 05.30 for our first safari
drive. With just two other like-minded people in our 4-wheel drive safari vehicle, and an excellent guide, we set out just after sunrise. We immediately saw baboon, puku and impala. The first excitement was crossing the River Luanga into the national park via the pontoon. We were driven onto the pontoon, and were then ‘rowed’ across, watched by a pod of about 24 hippos – with only ears and eyes showing above the water, and varying in size, it was difficult to estimate numbers. Before long we saw another safari vehicle parked under a large tree, and there was my first leopard. It dropped down to the ground and walked into the bush, but we were able to get another view of it by driving round to another vantage point – unfortunately leopards’ camouflage is so amazing that it is not clear in my photos, but I was already in 7th heaven.
Wildlife in abundance Then we had good sightings of zebra and
elephant, and yes, unbelievably, more leopards. When we got back to the pontoon, we were delighted to have a good view of 7 giraffe very warily crossing the river; they later came for a drink at the lagoon right outside the main deck at the camp. On our first evening drive, we were lucky in seeing 3 hyena fighting over the remains of a leopard kill.
At about 1am the next morning, I was
woken by shuffling and rustling noises. I was certain there must be something in the room, though how this could be so, I’ve no idea. I sat up in bed, and was astounded to see a large elephant walking by our window, just beside our deck. I woke my husband just in time to see it, and confirm that it was not a figment of my imagination.
Bulls bringing up the rear—naturally! The next morning when we drove out, I said
to our guide that we’d been really lucky, but hadn’t seen any buffalo. To my amazement, before long we came across a herd of about 150! They are magnificent animals, browsing on the vegetation as they pass, and keeping all the females and calves protected in the centre of the herd. When the main herd had passed, plodding along some way behind were 4 “retired generals”: very elderly bulls who’ve fought all the battles, seen it all and done it all. I wanted to give them a hug, but this would not have been wise!
I might find more to tell you next time……….. Bernice Middleton
OUT and ABOUT
A Safari - a holiday of
a lifetime.
Fancy going on a Safari? One of our mag-azine supporters - Sussex Travel - can ar-range it all for you. See page 37.
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Congratulations to all involved in the creation and production of the new look LINK. What a great read! It is several years since Horsham Rotary Club were regular contributors, but as we have been invited back by the new team, it feels like we should oblige with huge thanks and once more let the world know what we are up to.
Firstly, we have moved our meeting venue to the very pleasant surroundings of the bars and conference rooms of the Roffey Institute, where we meet every Thursday at 7.15pm. Our activities remain much as before, basically helping the local community in various ways ……and having fun doing it!! For those who missed or have forgotten our previous Link jottings, here is a summary of our what we do….
We have been helping Horsham since 1923 … WOW ! that’s a long time .
In March 2011 we launched our ‘making a difference to Horsham’ scheme whereby local
organisations and individuals can apply for help which will make a significant difference to the recipient. To date we have donated over £70,000 to satisfy over 400 requests.
Rotary helps the youth of Horsham by supporting numerous activities to encourage young people to demonstrate and improve their talent. Together with local schools we participate in most of the Rotary UK annual competitions to find the Best Young Chef (over 4,000 entries each year, & which we have won 3 times), Young Writer, Young Musician (which we have won once) etc. We also have Rotary Interact Clubs operating at Millais and Farlington schools.
We initiated the Set4Success scheme, launched 6 years ago along with our partners including Horsham District Council, local Schools, PFP Leisure and local businesses, to help local young talented sports people. To date we have
cont.
Horsham Rotary works in the
community tirelessly.
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Cont. from previous page
helped over 140 youngsters to achieve their dream. We also support children with Special Needs through various dedicated events including our annual ‘Kids Out’ day at Chessington.
The Club works closely with Horsham Council and businesses to deliver such events as Horsham’s Annual Pancake Race, Trick or Treat and Bunny Hunt Competitions, and Charity Markets. In the last years we also held a ‘Know Your Blood Pressure Day’ with support from Horsham’s Wellbeing Team, Community Responders, Phoenix Stroke Club and many local clinicians. We also organised Horsham’s Elephant Safari Trails in 2015 which involved over 250 local organisations and raised significant sums for the 65 involved charities….and particularly for our main charity partner, Born Free. Rotary UK is also a partner of BBC’s Children in Need and we will be holding a local ‘Pudsey’ event in Horsham at the end of October. In 2017 we also took over the running of ‘Sparks In the Park’ together with the Horsham Festival management .......
…..the result being a hugely successful event rebranded as ‘Funday Sunday’.
When major disasters occur around the world, we organise special collections to provide aid to those made homeless or injured. As an independent service organisation manned by volunteers, 100% of monies raised go directly to the causes. This year we have collected for the Grenfell disaster.
In the last five years we have donated well in excess of £150,000 to good causes, mainly local, and we plan to continue this work in the years to come. Our next activities will be running our annual Children in Need Day during half term, as well as the Trick or Treat Competition around Horsham’s shops .
Have we whet your appetite! Your help, your enthusiasm are just what we want - and it is fun too!
Like to find out more about how to help us to make a difference to Horsham? Visit the ‘Rotary Club of Horsham’ on Facebook or call us on 0845 299 6606
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LEISURE TIME
There are place names to find in these old song clues.
1 Where would John Denver's "country roads" take him to?
2 Which nation was implored not to weep for her?
3 Glen Campbell sang about a "lineman", but from which county?
4 Where was "home" to a Roof Orchestra?
5 "ABCDEFGHI" etc starts the song, but where did his girl live?
6 Which river crossing did Gerry and the Pacemakers make famous?
7 "Speed bonnie boat...." but to where?
8 Where would you "leave your heart" ?
9 The Bluegrass Boys sang about ‘the last train to…’ but to where?
All these scrambled words are to do with FLYERS of one sort or another. Can you
unscramble them?
DIGLER
ECCODORN
RAKKYSL
OQOTUMIS
HIFHACCFN
Answers on page 37
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PARISH COMMUNITY
GROUP
Parish Community Group and the LINK
Parish Community Group
Thank you for the feedback we were given about the first issue of the new-look magazine last month. It was tremendously rewarding and it is good to know that we are, for the most part, on the right track. What came through loud and clear was that you found the September issue a good and interesting read. But as we said last month we are feeling our way and it will take a while for us to settle on an established format that suits most people. For this reason please speak to anyone involved in producing the magazine and tell us your likes and dislikes; the names of those involved were given in last months' issue, and the photo below will help to put faces to those names.
And a particular thank you to those who took up our invitation to send in photographs that we could use. We received several and all were excellent. As you can see, we have used one for our front cover and another has been used in an inside page. No doubt the coming weeks will present plenty of opportunity for great and colourful pictures to be taken (e.g Halloween, Harvest Festival, Guy Fawkes Night etc), so get those cameras out and send your pictures to us at [email protected]. JPEGs at 600dpi, please.
All enquiries about advertising can be emailed to: [email protected], or call 07739 166 490 or 01403 754005. If you are interested in being in the next issue, please let us know by 10th October.
The Link editorial Team left to right: Tony Turner, Liz Tidy, Veronica Ashworth and Simon Hurst inset. Advertising and production, John le Rossignol and Richard Webber, with Alan Selwood Accounts.
COPY DEADLINE FOR THE NOVEMBER ISSUE:
Thursday 19th OCTOBER 2017
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25 words at £5 per issue Boxed £7.50. £1 extra line
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Flower Services Flowers by Kate Wright 01403 563275 [email protected] based in Mannings Heath, here to help you with flowers for any occasion
Gardening Services
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Vehicle Services
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Helmet Cam And A Fond
Farewell To A Very
Special Lady
Summer has seemed a distant memory as we head towards the end of a season that has seen some immense performances and yet frustrations both on and off the field. September has proved to be rather a washout as autumn came in with a vengeance at the start of September. Though we did get through a battling draw with Graffham.
Pagham called off the match at late notice, with The Nutters already in transit to the south coast. An emergency meeting was convened at The Black Horse to avoid the afternoon being a total loss. Flagging spirits were revived by a very nice pint or two and several bowls of cheesy chips.
Smile when you’re bowling —you’re on camera.
Technology briefly came to the fore the following week, when our guests were that delightful bunch, The Royal National Theatre. Having had a watchful eye on the weather, the two Captains conspired to agree a game of limited overs, and Nuthurst batted first.
Enter our opening batsman, who , it seems, had borrowed Arthur Scargill’s old mining helmet, resplendent with a camera, which had been strapped on with duck tape. The purpose of this new high tech addition wasn’t immediately clear. Some talk of use as a training aid, or more likely as evidence in a future spurious insurance claim against the bowling attack. “ Have you been whacked on the head with a cricket ball and it wasn’t your fault?” Anyway, the experiment fell somewhat short, as the batsman holed out to a grateful fielder, having faced just two deliveries. The resulting footage will be a great stocking filler for any discerning cricket fan who suffers with insomnia. Sadly, after toughing it out for a few overs, the heavens opened and with all hope of the match reaching a conclusion lost, the match was abandoned.
Our Club is nothing without those that take time out of their lives to support us in any number of ways. It is therefore only fitting to pause for a moment and reflect on the life of our former First Lady and Life Member, Elizabeth Bateman, who recently passed away. Indeed, Elizabeth’s neighbour commented that she may well have been considered to be The First Lady of The Parish of Nuthurs.
One who was always happy with life.
Elizabeth had a kind word and a smile for everyone. She was a truly amazing lady, who continued to work as a Nurse until just a few weeks before her passing. Elizabeth has been reunited with her beloved Don, after leading a full and active life in various local community groups. Anyone that knew Elizabeth will know that The World is a poorer place without her. The Club are indebted to Elizabeth for her tireless efforts to support Nuthurst Cricket Club, in particular for the provision of a veritable feast of President’s Days in yesteryear..
Our Colts’ season was rounded off with a final coaching session followed by a BBQ. Thanks to the parents that helped out and others that attended on the night to make the evening a success.
At the time of going to press, the Senior Team has just 3 games remaining. Tomorrow looks promising prospect for a full game, though the players will be searching the bottom of the kit bags for extra layers of clothing. Just a final reminder that 13th October is the major fund raising event of the year, The Annual Golf Day at Mannings Heath Golf Club and Wine Estate.
NUTHURST CRICKET CLUB
Coffee Time ANSWERS
1. West Virginia 2. Argentina 3. Wichta 4. Pasedena 5. Kalamazoo 6. Mersey 7. Skye 8. San Francisco 9. San Fernando
THEMEwords answers:
GLIDER, CONCORDE, SKYLARK, MOSQUITO, CHAFFINCH, BLUEBOTTLE
Quiz Answers from Page 32
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These days Halloween, or Hallowe'en, is a time for carving pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns, trick-or-treating, dressing up in ghoulish costumes, apple bobbing and lighting bonfires. But the word apparently dates from about 1745 and is of Christian origin, although the customs associated with Halloween may go back many hundreds of years and have pagan roots. The word Hallowe'en means 'hallowed evening', or 'holy evening'.
It is held on 31st October which is the eve of the Christian feast of All Hallows' Day and Reformation Day. It begins the three-day observation of Allhallowtide, the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed.
All Saints' Day is celebrated on 1st November and All Souls' Day 2nd November.
Over the centuries all manner of rituals, customs and practices developed, with different versions appearing in various countries, and being affected by changing social attitudes. What was accepted in one century was frowned upon - and even banned - in another.
Today it is a matter of personal opinion,
with some happy to have innocent fun and let
their children dress up in costume and take on
the mantle of ghosts and witches, while others
prefer to stay quietly indoors and ignore such
goings on. As the current phrase has it -
"whatever ..."
A ritual, a laugh, a
treat, a pagan festival and
practised in many
countries. So what is the
truth behind it?
Please help us to recycle more
We need to reach the national recycling target of 50% by 2020 Here in the Horsham District we currently recycle 44% of our waste. We are proud to say that this is highest in West Sussex. However we need to reach the national recycling target of 50% by 2020. With your help we know that we can. Recent research has shown that 20% of what we currently throw away in our green-top (household waste) bins can be put into our blue-top recycling bin. In total a staggering 57% of the waste that we currently throw away can be reduced, reused or recycled!
Please make sure your blue-top (recycling) bin only contains items that can be recycled and that the items are clean, dry, and loose. Only recycling put inside your bin will
be collected. Please close the lid.
Thank you.
REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLE – TOP TIPS
Look at Horsham District Council’s dedicated webpages for tips on how to reduce,
reuse or recycle the waste in your green-top bin. This includes a useful A-Z list of what can and
can’t currently be recycled here in the District.
www.horsham.gov.uk/bins/thinkbeforeyouthrow
