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Graffham Parish News Contact Details: Editor: Mary Butterworth Telephone: 01798 867 464 email: [email protected] website: www.graffhamparishnews.org.uk
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From Revd. Michael Barter I AM very thankful that the “Great Storm” of November 2013 - or St Jude, as the press dubbed it - came and went, and that it was nowhere near as damaging and destructive as was originally feared, at least for our beautiful little corner of West Sussex.
The worst damage The Rectory incurred was the same as much of the rest of the village; a temporary power cut that plunged us into darkness for a little longer than was comfortable with three young children!
The whole family woke up at around 3AM that day. (You may not be surprised to hear that given our urbanite roots, we were not quite as prepared as we should have been for this event!) We had no torches to hand, and just a couple of small candles. So we stumbled around in the dark, finally lit our candles, and sat together in the pitch blackness, waiting and watching hopefully and expectantly for the light of a new day to break through.
It was a month too early, but our “St Jude experience” was a perfect example of many of the themes we find in the great celebrations of Advent and Christmas. While children everywhere (and perhaps a few adults as well) are waiting hopefully for the arrival of something special on Christmas Day, inside the Church we watch and wait hopefully for the coming of the light of Christ into the darkness of this world. This is not just a sentimental wish but a past, present and future reality for those of Christian faith. The birth of Jesus is not just the beginning of a new life, but the beginning of a new world, a dazzling light that can and will overcome any darkness. That light and that promise can give us the greatest hope. Comfort and joy indeed!
“Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light, and usher in the morning.”
Wishing you all a most joyful, holy and blessed December,
Michael
St Giles Church Contact Numbers
Rector Revd. Michael Barter 01798 867 279 Church Wardens John Bellis 01798 867 444 Alan Sargent 01798 867 460
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Parish of St Giles Graffham and St Peter Woolavington (with All Saints Chapel)
Services for Advent & Christmas Advent Sunday - 1st December 10.30 am Parish Eucharist at St Giles 6.30 pm Advent Carol Service at St Giles (featuring Seaford College Schola Cantorum) 2nd Sunday in Advent - Sunday 8th December 10.30 am - Family Service at St Giles 4.00 pm - Christingle at St Giles (Children’s Service with Candles) Third Sunday in Advent - Sunday 15th December 10.30 am - Parish Eucharist at St Giles 6.00 pm - Evensong at All Saints Chapel
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4th Sunday in Advent - Sunday 22nd December 10.30 am - Carol Service at All Saints Chapel (followed by Christmas Refreshments) 4.30 pm - Christmas Carol Service at St Giles A traditional service of carols and readings (with St Giles Choir) Christmas Eve - Tuesday 24th December 4.00 pm - Christmas Crib Service at St Peter’s (Seaford College Chapel) 11.30 pm - Midnight Mass at St Giles Christmas Day - Wednesday 25th December 10.30 am - Christmas Day Parish Eucharist at St Giles The First Sunday of Christmas - 29th December 10.30am - Parish Eucharist at St Giles
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St Giles Christmas Fair Saturday 30th November, 10am to 2pm
Any last minute donations for the Raffle, Produce, Silent Auction, Book Stall, Bric-a-Brac, or Bottle Stall would be gratefully received even on Friday or Saturday. We will be setting up from around mid-day on Friday 29th, or leave your donations with me at the West Lodge or with Rev Michael Barter at the Rectory beforehand.
We will need as many volunteers as possible to ensure the smooth running on the Saturday, and if you can spare a couple of hours, you will be very welcome! The more helpers, the better!
I look forward to seeing you on the 30th – many thanks to all who have already donated.
Alan Sargent – Churchwarden [email protected] Tel: 867 460
From the Editor The announcement above really belongs in last month’s magazine! However if you are reading this issue before the end of November please do support our Christmas Fair, in the EMPIRE HALL, 30th November, 10am to 2pm!
I am delighted to say the Graffham Parish News will remain at the same price to subscribers in 2014, ie £6 pa delivered free of charge within the parish, or £6 plus post and packing outside the parish. Your local distributor will probably call round in January or February to collect your subscription. If you would like to subscribe to the parish magazine and don’t know your distributor, please email or ring me and I will put you in touch.
Wishing you all a Happy Christmas.
Mary Butterworth, Editor [email protected] Tel: 01798 867 464
From our Church Warden
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ALL welcome (Ladies if you haven’t come to a Parish Breakfast before, please do come and join us this month) Bookings in advance with the White Horse on 01798 867 331
December Parish Breakfast GRAFFHAM’S WILDLIFE and the COMMUNITY - PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE (Graffham Downland Trust and other initiatives) Speaker: Tracey Carr at The White Horse Pub SATURDAY 7th DECEMBER 2013 9am for 9.30am £8 per head
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3rd Annual ‘Town v. Gown’
HOCKEY MATCH Work off the
excess Xmas cheer!
SATURDAY 28th DECEMBER 9.30am
at SEAFORD COLLEGE ASTROTURF
Junior and Senior matches
Refreshments follow at the White Horse
Calling All Carollers!
Carol Singing Around the Village Meet at Graffham Village Shop
At 7pm
On Friday 20th December
All you need is enthusiasm … and remember to wrap up warmly!
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CHRISTMAS JAZZ
at the Foresters’ Arms
Sarah and James welcome in the Festive Season with Jazz Standards, Christmas
Classics and sing-a-long favourites!
Music starts at 7.30pm
Book early to avoid disappointment
MONDAY 23rd DECEMBER
CHRISTMAS QUIZ
at the White Horse
Test your knowledge in this seasonally themed challenge. Teams of no more than 6 people
£50 prize money.
Questions start at 8pm
Book early to avoid disappointment; usual Tuesday night deal on food available.
TUESDAY 17th DECEMBER
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Graffham Calendar Dec 2013 Fri 6 Ladies CLIC Carol Concert Empire Hall 6:30-9.00pm Sat 7 Parish Breakfast at the White Horse (pre-booking 867 331) Sat 7 Graffham Down Trust Work Party Fri 13 Thursday Club CHRISTMAS Lunch at Chichester College Fri 13 Graffham & Duncton Schools Carol Concert Tues 17 Christmas Quiz at the White Horse (book a table 867 331) Weds 18 Graffham Empire CHRISTMAS Lunch (pre-booking 861 429) Fri 20 Carol Singing around the Village (meet at shop, 7pm) Mon 23 Christmas Jazz at the Foresters Sat 28 Town v Gown Hockey at Seaford College
Jan 2014 Weds 1 Graffham Down Trust Work Party Sat 4 Graffham Down Trust Work Party Tues 7 Easter Market Planning Meeting (ring 867 464 for details) Thurs 9 Thursday Club in the Empire Hall Mon 13 Graffham Parish Council Meeting Tues 14 East Lavington Parish Council Meeting 6:15pm Sat 18 Graffham Down Trust Work Party Sat 18 Burns Night in the Empire Hall Sat 26 Graffham Empire Movies : Midnight in Paris Weds 22 Graffham Empire Lunch (prebooking 861 429)
Feb 2014 Sat 1 Graffham Down Trust Work Party Sat 15 Graffham Down Trust Work Party Sat 15 Graffham Empire Movies : Summer in February Weds 26 Graffham Empire Lunch (prebooking 861 429)
Mar 2014 Sat 1 Graffham Down Trust Work Party Mon 10 Graffham Parish Council Meeting Tues 11 East Lavington Parish Council Meeting 6:15pm Sat 22 Graffham Empire Movies in the Empire Hall (film tbc) Weds 26 Graffham Empire Lunch (prebooking 861 429)
Apr 2014 Mon 21 Graffham Easter Market in the Empire Hall Thurs 24 Thursday Club Theatre Excursion—West Side Story Sun 27 Bowls Club Opening Day Weds 23 Graffham Empire Lunch (prebooking 861 429)
May 2014 Tues 6 East Lavington Annual Parish Council Meeting 6:15pm Tues 6 Annual Meeting of the Parish of East Lavington 7:00pm Weds 7 Graffham Annual Parish Council Meeting
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Graffham Bowls Club Final 2013 Results: Fri 16 Aug West Dean Away WON Sun 18 Aug : Jubilee Tournament won by Wendy Folkes / James |Doyle Sun 1 Sept : Finals Day Winners: Captains Cup Graham Kingsmill Holbard Cup Kym Pegram Police Shield Kym Pegram Robertson Rose Bowl Kym Pegram
The Club’s AGM was held on Monday 30th September. Officers elected for 2014 are: Chairman Diana Kingsmill Captain Graham Kingsmill Treasurer Kym Pegram Secretary Den Petter
Opening Day is Sunday 27th April 2014. We are always looking for new members. Come along on 27th - all you need is flat shoes.
More information from Graham Kingsmill 868 244 or Den Petter 867 221
May Continued Mon 12 Annual Meeting of the Parish of Graffham 7.00pm for 7.30pm Tues 22 Graffham Garden Group visit to Petworth Park
July 2014 Tues 8 East Lavington Parish Council Meeting 6:15pm Mon 14 Graffham Parish Council Meeting 19-26 GRAFFHAM FESTIVAL
Sept 2014 Mon 8 Graffham Parish Council Meeting Tues 9 East Lavington Parish Council Meeting 6:15pm Nov 2014 Mon 10 Graffham Parish Council Meeting Tues 22 East Lavington Parish Council Meeting 6:15pm
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GRAFFHAM LADIES CLUB
INVITES YOU TO THEIR ANNUAL
CLIC CAROL CONCERT
FRIDAY, 6TH DECEMBER AT 7.30 p.m.
THE EMPIRE HALL,
GRAFFHAM
SEASONAL MUSIC CAROL SINGING
VERSE ENTERTAINMENT
REFRESHMENTS RAFFLE
WE WELCOME YOUR SUPPORT PLEASE HELP US TOP LAST YEAR’S COLLECTION
ALL FUNDS RAISED
IN AID OF SIR MALCOLM SARGENT’S CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN
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Cancer and Leukemia in Children (CLIC) This charity has been on television twice recently - one an advertisement for CLIC and the other the story of a child with cancer. The advertisement focused on the comfort the child obtained when facing large and noisy equipment for treatment. The sound of mother’s voice when he went into these machines gave the child the confidence to stay calm. Bad enough for an adult but much worse for children. The TV programme told the story of a family - mother, father and children - and a boy aged ten with cancer. It was decided Dad gave up his job and stayed at the hospital while Mother stayed at home to carry on working and caring for the other children. Father was able to stay in the CLIC home near the hospital. All went well but two years later cancer returned and the parents learned he had to lose an eye. It was even more imperative for Dad to be with his son to help him to cope with the trauma. Again the CLIC house was invaluable to enable Dad to stay close to his son. This family is now back together. This is the charity your donations will go to - helping families to support their children during such traumatic experiences.
Marion Wilder (867 570)
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Appeal for additional shareholders GVSA Ltd is registered under the Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965 and is the landlord of the village shop and the picture framer’s workshop. Our constitution allows for village involvement in the form of shares: there is a limit of one £10 share per adult and no dividend is paid. So why should you become a shareholder? Each shareholder receives a personal invitation to the AGM and, importantly, has a vote on who is on the committee. From personal experience shareholders also feel a sense of involvement in the shop and its continuing success. There are currently 218 shareholders. If you are not a shareholder, perhaps a new arrival in Graffham,, and would like to sign up please email me at [email protected] or call me on 01798 867234. If you are unsure if you are already a shareholder I can easily provide clarification. Martin Buckley GVSA Secretary
Graffham Village Shop Association
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With disarming frankness, our new rector and chaplain to Seaford College, the Revd. Michael Barter, addressed the November session of the Thursday Club. A well-attended meeting heard of his calling to the ministry, without any family background in the Church, his “light-bulb moment” in recent years and his progression to Graffham. Michael happily took a variety of questions and stayed for tea and a chat afterwards. Many thanks to all who brought and bought seasonal goodies for the Christmas bring-and-buy. This stall together with the raffle contribute welcome funds to the club.
Friday, 13th December is the date of the Christmas lunch at Chichester College of Technology. Lifts will be sorted out, menus confirmed, with a reminder that the balance of £9 each for the lunch is to be paid on the day. We are asked to be at the restaurant at 12 noon for 12.30 p.m.
Arrangements are well in hand for the outing to the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton to see a matinee performance of West Side Story on Thursday, 24th April 2014. The cost, including coach fare, is £30 per head for members and £38 for non-members. At the time of writing, there are four spare tickets available; please ring Sylvia Smith (867 209) or Diane Bellis (867 444) if you are interested in joining us.
We look forward to welcoming members and friends to the first meeting of 2014 on Thursday, 9th January in the Empire Hall, and meanwhile wish you all a Very Happy Christmas with best wishes for the New Year.
Diana White
Thursday Club
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GRAFFHAM PARISH COUNCIL (GPC) MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 4 NOVEMBER 2013
Affordable Housing
The Chairman reported that Hyde Martlett had confirmed that the available house, No. 1, Woodcote Lane, would not be sold and would be available for letting in the coming months. GPC has been asked to “spread the word” in order that bids be submitted once the property is advertised. If anybody knows of local people who want to live in that property, please advise them this house will be available to rent shortly. The Clerk will be seeking further clarification of when this house will become available and how the "bidding" process works. Please contact Tracy Rowe (details below) for further information.
Traffic and parking problems in Village
The matter of parking and traffic problems near Graffham School had been raised by a parishioner. Following a meeting between Cllr. R. Davidson, Cllr. H. Major and Mrs Helen Martin, Head Teacher at Graffham School, parents have received a further reminder stressing the need to park as close to the verge as possible, to ensure that car doors are not left open more than absolutely necessary and, most importantly, that cars are parked for the minimum possible amount of time for dropping off/collection only and not for morning gossip/exchanges of greetings etc.
Concern had also been raised by a parishioner about any potential traffic caused by the new housing development at Seaford College. Confirmation has been received from the Head of Estates and Operations at Seaford College, that sole access is via the main drive from Duncton and that during the contract negotiations for the sale of the land and development opportunity a covenant was installed stating that no vehicular access is permitted by any resident of the development past the last property of the plot i.e. the show house, which from there on is a private road.
Mobile Fish and Chips Van
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The Parish Council had been approached by Nomads Fish and Chips Ltd and has agreed to them selling fish and chips one evening a week from a mobile van in the Village Shop Car park, for a trial period of three months. At the time of writing, the day of the week had not been confirmed but will be from 4.30pm - 8.00pm, on either Wednesday, Thursday, or Saturday.
Vodaphone Coverage in the Village
It was noted that the Vodaphone coverage in the village had not been working for about three weeks. Mobile phone coverage is of major importance to parishioners and it was noted that the problem with the mobile phone coverage was causing significant disruption. Subsequently, the Clerk has written a formal letter of complaint to Vodaphone requesting that the situation be rectified.
New Arrivals in the Village
Graffham Parish Council aims to welcome new arrivals to the village by delivering to them a copy of the Village Directory and informing them about the Graffham Parish News. It would assist the Council if you would kindly notify the Clerk (Tel: 867 020 or [email protected]) of anybody moving into the parish.
For the full draft meeting minutes of the GPC meeting held on Monday 4 November please refer to the website www.graffham.info or the Parish Council notice board outside the Empire Hall.
The Next Graffham Parish Council meeting is on Monday 13 January 2014 Empire Hall at 6.30pm.
Tracy Rowe, Clerk 01798 867020 [email protected]
Graffham Parish Council Meeting Dates 2014
Monday 13 January 2014 Monday 10 March 2014 Wednesday 7 May 2014 Annual Parish Council Meeting Monday 12 May 2014 Annual Meeting of the Parish (7pm social. 7.30pm meeting) Monday 14 July 2014 Monday 8 September 2014 Monday 10 November 2014
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News from Seaford College New Scholarship Scheme
A new scheme being introduced by Seaford College is offering a number of new sixth form scholarships for students expected to get straight As and A* grades in their upcoming GCSEs.
The scholarships, worth up to £500, mean successful students would gain the opportunity of tailored sixth-form tuition in small tutor groups, gearing them up for that all-important university place, as well as all the other advantages an independent education has to offer.
The College hopes to give support to scholars in specialist areas, particularly in Sport, Art, Music and Drama.
Seaford College’s academic standing has risen dramatically in recent years and it is no longer a rarity for students to gain Oxbridge places. In recent times, local students Will Avery and Oliver Hancock were both offered places at Oxford and went on to graduate in Management & Economics and Music. Oliver is now an Associate of the Royal College of Organists and has worked with the Jesus College Chapel Choir and Ely Cathedral Girls Choir. Christina Gladkova, from the Czech Republic, went from Seaford to read Natural Sciences at Cambridge while scholarship student Profir-Petru Partachi last year attained a four-year scholarship to King’s College, Cambridge, to read a master’s degree in Computing and Mathematics.
Most sixth form students at Seaford College succeed in obtaining a place at their first choice university - quite an achievement for a school with a non-selective intake and where a large percentage of students have learning support!
Applications are now being invited from Year 11 students predicted to get top grades in next summer’s GCSE examinations. Admission tests will be conducted on November 28.
For further information, please contact Admissions Secretary Julie Mackay on 01798 867456.
(Information supplied by Seaford College)
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For Your Diary …
Midnight in Paris Saturday 25th January, cert 12a, 92 minutes
Graffham Empire Movies are taking a break over Christmas … we resume in January with Midnight in Paris, written and directed by Woody Allen. The film gained Allen an Oscar for best original screenplay in 2012 and is also the most commercially successful film in his entire career.
The film is about a Hollywood screenwriter, Gil Pender (played by Owen Wilson) who is struggling to finish his first novel. Visiting Paris, Gil gets lost in the back streets and finds himself transported back in time to the 1920’s where he meets famous characters including F Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway ...
French Menu at the White Horse
To complement our film night, Adam and his team at the White Horse have planned a French Menu for a pre-film supper of Chicken Chasseuer or Boeuf Bourguignon followed by Tarte au Citron or Crème Brulee.
A ticket price of £20 includes your meal, entry to the film, and a coffee and chocolate brownie in the interval. Please book in advance with The White Horse on 01798-867331 before 9 pm on Sunday 20th January. Supper will be served from 6pm, but arrive early so you don’t miss the start of the film.
Graffham Empire Movies
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It was the best of years, it was the worst of years
We've reached the end of another year and what a year it's been! The first six months of 2013 were chaotic for weather, wildlife....and me! Because I have to write my monthly articles for the Graffham parish magazine a few weeks before the magazine is printed I have to take a leap of faith and predict the weather and wildlife for my upcoming article. Looking back over 2013 I think I started three articles by saying "Spring's finally here" only to have the article appear in the magazine while England continued to be battered by rain, freezing temperatures and even snow! You must have all thought I was crazy! Winter seemed to drag on and on - it was the coldest spring since 1962. Even in mid-June, when I was out walking around Graffham Down with Paul Dimmer and Dianne Hardcastle, the Sussex countryside was like a ghost town - no butterflies or other insects, no birds singing. It was spooky and rather worrying. And then at the end of June it was as if someone had flicked a switch and summer suddenly appeared. And what a summer it was!
It was amazing to see how quickly our wildlife responded to the glorious hot weather. Our woods and meadows were filled with butterflies, bees and birds. In many cases some of our butterfly species had a great year. I had reports of gardens filled with peacocks and small Tortoiseshells. It seems that our wildlife has an amazing ability to withstand poor weather and to bounce back . However, what wildlife can't withstand is loss of habitat and so it was great to see that in 2013 wildlife-rich habitats like the downland of Graffham Down and the heathland of Graffham Common are continuing to extend and improve.
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Over on our Graffham Common reserve we've been pleased with how the habitat has responded to our heathland restoration work. Graham Ault, our volunteer reserve manager, has been monitoring the work at Graffham Common. The foresters have been busy and we are thrilled to see the heather is returning and we were especially thrilled by Ginny's report of nightjars returning to the area. Graham recently led a group from the Apuldram Centre in Chichester around Graffham Common. The centre offers meaningful daytime occupational activities to adults with learning disabilities and the group were able explore the common and collect branches from the recently felled pines to turn into festive reindeer Christmas decorations which they sell to raise money for the charity.
So here's wishing you all a very Merry Christmas from Jane, Graham and myself. Let's hope 2014 is more predictable!
Michael Blencowe [email protected]
Graffham Easter Market In the Empire Hall
Easter Bank Holiday Monday 21st April
Want to help? There will be a planning meeting on Tuesday 7th January. Please email [email protected] or ring Mary on 01798 867 464 for details of this meeting.
Want a stall? Stalls will be allocated during January - watch our website www.graffhameastermarket.co.uk for details.
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It’s been another busy few weeks across the Federation with Forest School Halloween celebrations and visits from local magistrates.
Our Year Five children (Kestrel class) have just finished an enjoyable stint in the forest. Once again, the forest has provided many life long memories with the chance to consolidate old forest skills as well as learning new ones. Kestrel class have been experimenting with different knots, including square lashing. They have been using their new skills to build different shelters. Marta, Poppy and Mishka decided to build a ‘non bus stop’ for the animals of the forest, apparently no buses ever turned up! Another highlight for many of the children was learning how to light a fire safely using fire steels, cotton wool and kindling from the forest. These skills were later put to the test when a rabbit was cooked on the fire; all were very brave and tried a little bit! With the forest having a rest from us for a while, the children spent their last session returning it back to its natural state ready for the animals during the colder months.
Congratulations must go to our PTA who organised a spectacularly successful and spooky Halloween party which was held at Graffham’s recently refurbished Sports Pavilion. This was a great opportunity for our infant and junior children to come together. The Infant children were particularly enthusiastic about this party and have had plenty to say about the event:
“It was very dark and a green light was shining on a huge tree. When people walked past it their shadows looked like a ghost” Furse Simpson.
“We waited at the entrance and hid behind the pumpkins, then, we made people jump!” Sam Holland and Ethan Jackson
Lottie Hayes had fun with all her family “my brother got soaked doing apple bobbing!”
Lavington Park Federation Graffham Infant School and Duncton CE Junior School
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Peregrines (year six) have been visited by some local magistrates from Chichester. Time was spent discussing how a court works, the role of a jury and why you might end up there in the first place! The children particularly enjoyed the drama element of this learning experience with many of them assuming the roles of criminals! The class felt that this had been a valuable way to help them make the right choices as they grow up. They also now understand that the consequences of crime can be quite serious.
Duncton is now the proud new owner of many junk models. Inspiration has been taken from the WEEE man (a 3.3 tonne sculpture, representing the amount of waste electrical and electronic equipment thrown away) and the story The Iron Man by Ted Hughes. This work has supported our current theme of Eco warriors and all of the models have been made from recycled materials. We think you’d agree that all the models are spectacular.
May I take this opportunity to wish you a very happy Christmas and healthy New Year.
Kind Regards,
Helen Martin (Headteacher)
Turkey Time ! Jeeva is still taking orders for Christmas Turkeys and other meat at Graffham Village Shop. Alternatively order direct from Michael Courtenay of Midhurst for delivery to the village.
Graffham Village Shop: 01798 867 700
Michael Courteney: Midhurst: 01730 813146
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Post-Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th January 2014 The Foresters Arms
12.30 for 1pm
Booking sheet in Village Shop now Numbers limited due to space so book early!
Open to everyone, past, present or future members
Menu Main Course
Coq au vin: corn-fed chicken, field mushrooms and smoked bacon in red wine with mash
Poached natural smoked haddock fillet on baby spinach and mash with white wine veloute
Arancini: lightly fried chestnut, apple and sage risotto cakes on winter root vegetables
Dessert Spiced orange and vanilla crème brulee
Chocolate torte, sour cherries, elderflower sauce
Honeycomb & salted caramel ice-cream
Baked blueberry and vanilla cheesecake
Tea or coffee Price £12.50 per person
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Above: Clifford & Anthea Hodgetts on “hymn book duty”
St Giles Church - November
Below: Welcome to Graffham newcomers Sally & Michael Blunt with their daughter Rosie
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Canine Partners Pop-Up Shop For Christmas Heyshott based assistance dog charity Canine Partners has opened an exciting pop-up shop West Street, Midhurst.
Fiona Healey-Hutchinson, the Charity's Director of Fundraising and Marketing, said: “This is an exciting time for us and we really can't wait to welcome people into our lovely pop-up store.
“We will of course have Canine Partners merchandise on sale but we will also have some exclusive surprises for anyone looking for something a little bit different or an unusual gift. We are aiming to make shopping with us great fun but with a caring message.”
The shop is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am until 5pm until the end of January.
Check the Canine Partners website for more details or to buy some doggy Christmas gifts online!
www.caninepartners.org.uk
Information and photo supplied by Canine Partners
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A Successful Conservation Trust established 30 years ago in 1983
When the Trust was first established in 1983, it started to manage a 5 acre area of chalk grassland and meadow known as Long Meadow. It now manages 5 reserves of 76 acres; an area of high diversity and interest within the South Downs National Park.
During these 30 years, the number of species of plants and butterflies has increased significantly, many of which are rare and unusual. More birds and other wildlife are now attracted to the area and the Trust has worked with other conservation groups, and has organised work parties, picnics, events and talks over the years.
It is now home to national and international rare species and rare communities of chalk heath, chalk grassland and scrub.
After the particularly good year in 2013 for butterflies, the work parties have been enthusiastically clearing areas and tidying up and it has been great to welcome new members who are helping with
the work on the Reserves towards part of their Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Having been keen to develop good working relationships with other organisations including The South Downs National Park, Sussex Wildlife Trust and the Sussex
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Branch of Butterfly Conservation, these groups have been visiting the reserves, providing assistance and advice and working with our members during the year and we look forward to this continuing in 2014.
Paul Dimmer’s work parties are going on throughout the winter period – the next one being 7th December. Please contact Paul on 01798 867454 for more information or just turn up at 10am at the steel gate near Ladywell Cottage. No experience needed, just willingness to join in. Bring strong gardening gloves, bow saws, loppers, hooks or tools suitable for scrub bashing and if you’re staying for the afternoon, bring a drink and something to eat.
……….and as for Christmas presents for the person who has everything, why not consider a gift of membership to help provide a better future for our wildlife and rare species here in Graffham.
If you would like to find out more about what we do or perhaps would like some ideas on how to encourage a greater variety of butterflies in your own gardens, please join us at the White Horse for the Parish Breakfast in December which is open to ladies as well as men and you will be assured of a warm welcome. (Please book with the White Horse in advance)
Tracey Carr
Discover more at
www.graffhamdowntrust.org.uk
Photographers - don’t forget the
2014 Photo Competition!
The Classes for the 2014 Graffham Garden Group Photo Competition are:
1. Postcard from Graffham 2. At work rest or play 3. Leaves 4. My best photograph 5. Any subject (under 16’s)
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Another season over and time for everyone to embellish their achievements of the previous summer. It was another successful season. Thanks to Simon Mitchell for organising the fixture list, Piers Barrett for his dedication to preparing a superb wicket and outfield, Bill Barrett for co-ordinating the tea-roster and to everyone else who played a part in keeping Graffham Cricket club alive and kicking. The life time achievement thanks goes to our departing Chairman Sam Ward who worked tirelessly for decades in making Graffham Cricket club what it is today.
In 2014 we will have a wonderful new pavilion to enjoy. The efforts of Simon Mitchell and Ginny Barrett, as well as, no doubt, many others, have created a venue that any sports club would be envious of. So a special thanks from everyone at the cricket team for their efforts.
So on to my review of 2013. The season started with a victory against Steep, a strong team, which were blown away by a blistering century from Leon Fourie (107) and some miserly bowling from new signing, Chris May (7 overs for 3 runs).
Next up was Fernhurst. On a bitterly cold day in early May there was nowhere to escape the elements. The game was shortened to a quick 25:25 game due to the weather and at the end Fernhurst could not quite get the runs and fell short by 10 runs. The target we set them of 115 was largely due to Mark Dally’s 58 not out. Another new signing, Dan Joseph, bowled a devastating 4 overs for 9 runs as well as removing their two star batsmen for very little.
West Sussex Wanderers arrived at the end of May for their annual thrashing, which meant that Richard Riddell scored his first 50 for the club. Amongst other contributions we amassed 221 runs. In return they managed just 67 runs where the pick of the bowlers was Geoff Coulsen bowling 5 overs taking 3 wickets and only conceding 8 runs.
With 3 wins out of 3 we were to miss out on a forth win by coming up against a strong Kirdford team. We only arrived with 9 players, which was always going to make defending whatever total we could achieve difficult. Mark Dally top scored with 63 helping us to a total of 169 and although we managed to take 6 wickets our score was
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never going to be enough.
With a week to go before the Festival of Speed we were invited to play at Goodwood, a real privilege as one can imagine; hopefully we did enough to merit another invite next year. We bowled and fielded very well to contain their score to just 159. We thought this was competitive but with both our openers Joe Pink and Bill Barrett removed for just 1 run the pressure was on. Leon Fourie, Chris May (65) and myself lead the fight back by adding 128 runs for the next 3 wickets. In sight of victory the final 5 wickets fell in classic Graffham style (4 ducks and 1 scrambled run) meant we fell 9 runs short.
Lodsworth came to Graffham the following weekend and were simply outclassed and beaten quite handsomely by 136 runs. Iain Stevenson (76*) and Ryan Lewis 3 overs for 6 runs and 4 wickets were the pick of some fine performances by everyone.
It was another month before we played again. A hot day visiting Bosham in what appeared to be an oval pitch roughly carved out of a field of wheat. The pitch was lethal for the batsman to play on and so the bowlers were restricted to just a few paces. With a lack of opposition numbers (they arrived with 6) the game had to be a reduced 20:20 format where Bill and Kenny kindly agreed to play for the oppo. We won quite easily with Josh Cowell top scoring with a thumping 31 including 3 sixes.
Kirdford came for the return match in early August. Guest captain Richard Riddell was perhaps a little too generous with our bowlers as the oppo were allowed to score 215 runs for the loss of just 2 wickets. The batting order was swapped around and the gamble almost paid off as Richard Riddell opened (47) and Josh Cowell featured a lot lower in the order (40*) meant that we fell short by just 4 runs.
West Sussex Wanderers returned for the testimonial of retiring Chairman, Sam Ward. Graffham batted first and achieved an unassailable score of 262. Leon Fourie top scoring with (73), Mark Dally (65) and young Thomas Creed achieving a personal best of 38 not out. Due to the occasion we perhaps lacked the ruthlessness to finish them off during their innings and so the match ended in an enjoyable draw.
Stansted Park beat us rather comfortably by 64 runs in our penultimate game with Greg Jansz offering the only resistance with
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a swashbuckling 36 from just a couple of overs.
We also came up short in our final game with Singleton. Some tidy bowling from Graffham and 3 wickets from Thomas Creed meant they had set us a target of 149. New signing ‘M’ Patel dazzled the rest of us with a confident debut score of 70 before the rest of Graffham collapsed to all out for 121.
And so there we have it a mixed season where honours were even 5 wins 5 losses and 1 draw. On a personal level I would like to thank the committee for the opportunity of skippering for the last three seasons. I am now moving on to pastures new in East Sussex but will always remember with fond memories everyone in Graffham.
Iain Stevenson Club Captain
GRAFFHAM CRICKET CLUB AWARDS 2013 Best Batsman Iain Stevenson Batsmen scoring 50 runs in an innings for the first time Richard Riddell, M Patel, Chris May Most wickets taken in season as a bowler Iain Stevenson Highest net jump in batting and bowling rankings Josh Cowell Most ducks scored as a batsman Brett Creed Players' player of the year To be chosen at annual dinner
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Opposition Date H or A Format: overs or
time
Result
Steep Sunday 28 Apr Away Overs Won by 49 runs
Fernhurst (1) Sunday 12 May Home
Overs Won by 10 runs
Tillington Sunday 19 May Home
-- Cancelled
West Sussex Wanderers (1)
Sunday 26 May Home
Time Won by 154 runs
Grafham Smithbrook
Sunday 02 Jun Home -- Cancelled
Wisborough Green (1)
Sunday 09 Jun Away -- Cancelled
Kirdford (1) Sunday 17 Jun Away Time Lost by 4 wickets
Goodwood Sunday 23 Jun Away Overs Lost by 9 runs
Lodsworth (1) Sunday 30 Jun Home
Time Won by 136 runs
Graffham Tennis Club (under 14s)
Sunday 21 Jul (am)
Home
-- Cancelled
Graffham Tennis Club (adults)
Sunday 21 Jul (pm)
Home
-- Cancelled
Bosham Sunday 28 Jul Away Overs Won by 8 wickets
Kirdford (2) Sunday 04 Aug Home
Time Lost by 4 runs
West Sussex Wanderers (2)
Sunday 11 Aug Home
Time Draw
Fernhurst (2) Sunday 25 Aug Away -- Cancelled
Stansted Park Sunday 08 Sep Home Time Lost by 64 runs
Wisborough Green (2)
Sunday 22 Sep Home
-- Cancelled
Singleton Sunday 29 Sep Home Overs Lost by 28 runs
Graffham Cricket Club Results 2013
Played - 11 Won - 5 Drew - 1 Lost - 5
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Graffham Festival 2013 Our beautiful downland village of Graffham and its surrounding countryside have long been an inspiration to artists. Victorian naturalist painter H.H. La Thangue lived here from 1898 to 1926, painting scenes from Sussex rural life. Ivon Hitchens, one of the “London Group” moved from London during the second world war to live in the woodlands at East Lavington where he too painted mostly outdoors. Many other artists have lived here in the past.
Graffham continues to draw artists in the twenty-first century. Today there are around a dozen different painters, potters and other artists living in or within a very short distance of our village.
Our contemporary Graffham artists are getting together next year to arrange an “Open Studios” event where villagers and outsiders can come and see their work. “Open Studios” will be a celebration of local artistic talent. This item has blossomed, however, into a more ambitious project and the aim is now to incorporate the event into a wider artistic and community programme - a Graffham Festival celebrating visual and performing arts and some community and social events which we also do so well here in Graffham!
The provisional Festival dates are 19th to 26th July - put them in your diary now so you can be part of the celebration.
What would YOU like to see at our First Graffham Festival?
The programme may include:
Open Art Studios Open Gardens A Flower Festival A Festival Service A Jazz Night A Quiz Night A Public Lecture
A Concert A One Act Play A Poetry Reading A Children’s Circus A Dance A Village Picnic
If you have an idea you think would work at the Festival, if you would like to help in the organisation, or, if you are an artist or craftsperson who would like to open your studio to the public please contact Richard Davidson on 01798 867 232.
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Foodbank for Petworth Area Petworth Area Churches Together are opening a satellite of the Chichester based Trussell Trust Foodbank to serve the Petworth area.
Chichester Foodbank provides 3 day emergency food parcels to families and individuals who are struggling to put food on the table because of low income or a sudden crisis - redundancy, benefit delays/changes and unexpected bills. Their Distribution Centre is in Chichester, but they aim reach out into the rural areas and set up satellite centres because clients cannot always afford to come into Chichester to collect their food parcels.
The Foodbank only started in September 2012 and has already fed over 700 people who due to an economic crisis have found themselves with no money for food. In partnership with 55 front line agencies, who hold food vouchers, they have been able to identify those who are in crisis and help support them through a difficult time. This is a community project that has received an amazing amount of public support through volunteering, food donation and financial gifts.
If you would like to volunteer to help with this project there are several ways to do this.
Helping at a food collection point Helping to sort food for distribution Meeting clients and giving out food Donating food (Please ask for list of appropriate items first) Fundraising or monetary donation Chichester Foodbank
To volunteer to help locally please write or email John Riddell, contact details below. The Petworth initiative is being run by PACT but there is no need to belong to PACT or attend Church to help!
Email: [email protected] Keyfox Farm Balls Cross Road PETWORTH, GU28 9JL
Information supplied by Gerald Gresham-Cooke, PACT, and websites www.localgiving.com & www.chichester.foodbank.org.uk
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Church Notices 2013 Church Cleaning Rota November Mrs Barrett December Mr and Mrs Kingsmill
If you are unable to do your month, please contact John Bellis on 867 444
Church Bell Ringing: 7.30pm Tuesdays further information from Carole Kirke on 01798 867 026
Churchyard Work Party: 10.00am last Saturday of the month further information from Alan Sargent on 01798 867 460
St Giles Church Choir: The St Giles Choir is led by organist Richard Bailey and usually assembles for special services including Christmas, Easter and Harvest. New singers are very welcome. Choir Practices are normally on Thursdays at 8pm but subject to change - please contact Ginny Barrett on 01798 867 113 for details. Flower Arranging Rota
If are unable to arrange the flowers on your week/s, or if you want to join the flower arranging team please contact Diane Bellis on 01798 867 444
1st Dec Advent Advent 8th Dec Advent Advent
15th Dec Advent Advent 22nd Dec Advent/Christmas Christmas Carol Concert 29th Dec Alan Sargent No Service
Petworth Area Churches Together December. Friday Coffee Morning Carols. 11.00 13th December in the United Reformed Church Hall, Petworth . Come and join in the singing of favourite carols. January. Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Service Sunday 19th 3.00p.m. at All Hallows, Tillington GU28 9AF. Week of Prayer Talks Monday 20th to Friday 24th 1.00 to 1.30 at the United Reformed Church. Soup and roll lunch available.
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Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart, Angel Street, Petworth, and St Anthony and St George, Duncton and The Divine Motherhood & St. Francis of Assisi Midhurst Parish Priest : Fr Peter Newsam (01798 342 169) Sunday 08.00 Mass at Duncton 09.30 Mass at Midhurst 11.00 Mass at Petworth Saturday 09.30 Confessions, then 10.00 Mass at Midhurst Weekday Masses: Monday 10.00 Mass at Petworth 12.00 Mass at Convent, Midhurst Tuesday 10.00 Mass at Petworth Wednesday NO MASS Thursday 10.00 Mass at Midhurst Friday 18:00 confessions at Petworth followed by Mass at 18:30 On occasions the weekday Mass times may have to be altered, there is always an up to date list of weekly Mass times displayed at the respective churches. Midhurst Methodist Church Rev. Jeanette Richardson, Superintendent Minister (01730 263317) Sundays 10.00am Morning Worship First Sunday of Month, Evening Worship 6.00pm Society of Friends (Quakers) 2nd & 4th Sundays 10.30am St Ann’s, Midhurst For further information telephone Daphne Taylor on 01798 867267 United Reformed Church, Petworth Telephone 01798 872 625 Sundays 10.30am (Morning Worship + Sunday School) Petworth Area Churches Together Friday Coffee Mornings At Petworth United Reformed between 10am and 11am – you will be made very welcome. Further information on PACT from Maureen Purser on 01798 343 102.
Other Churches
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Graffham Parish News Advertisements : Domestic Services
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Tel. 01730 812011
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Graffham Parish News Advertisements : Taxis / Removals / Motor
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For all your car servicing, MOT and repair needs
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For the treatment of
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Graffham Parish News Advertisements : Health and Wellbeing
GREAT FEET
Foot Health and Pedicures
Unable to cut your toenails? Diabetic? Corns? Ingrowing toenail?
Regular clinics held in the Empire Hall Committee Room
contact Vikki on: 07825 185880 [email protected]
www.great-feet.co.uk
Full foot health treatment for just £15 for Graffham HSA members
Fully qualified, insured and CRB checked
THE BOWEN TECHNIQUE This technique is effective for any of
the following Back/neck pain Sports injuries Frozen shoulder RSI/carpal tunnel Asthma/hay fever Joint pain Whiplash Fatigue issues
And many more imblance issues Any of the above sound familiar then call Jane Stickley MBTER, Cert ECBS
For more information 01798 867306 / 07593 683976
Email: [email protected] Home visits by arrangement
Also qualified Equine Bowen Therapist
Southdowns Chiropractic
Jemma Langford - Chiropractor
Treats all musculoskeletal conditions related to the spine, along with hips, knees, shoulders, soft tissue injuries
and headaches.
Also at the Clinic: Acupuncture, Foot Health, Counselling, Hypnotherapy and
Sports Massage
Tel: 01798 345145 www.southdownschiropratic.co.uk
The Old Bakery, Golden Square, Petworth
Ginny Kingsmill BDS PhD FDSRCS(RestDent)
Specialist in Periodontonlogy and Restorative Dentistry
With an established link between gum disease and heart disease/Alzheimer’s there couldn’t be a better time to check
whether your gums are healthy - book an appointment before you forget!
No 45 Dental 45 East Street Chichester, PO19 1HX
Tel: 01243 755570 [email protected]
DEEP TISSUE, REMEDIAL AND THERAPEUTIC
MASSAGE
Marilyn Ridgway ITEC, MMTI, MCNHC
01798 344550
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Graffham Parish News Advertisements : Building Services / Plumbing / Heating
Cayton’s LimitedCayton’s Limited Stuart A Haill
Specialist Oil Fired Heating Engineer
Registered
T- 01798 344213 M-07779 113343 [email protected] www.caytonsltd.com
Boilers
Agas
Servicing Breakdown Installation
Southdown Boiler Services Specialist in all types of
oil fired appliances
Maintenance / Installation of boilers
Domestic and Industrial clients welcomed
Free quotations - No job too small
Home: 01798 874 758 Mobile: 07766 475 751
Email: [email protected]
Oftec Registered Dave Gregory
Martin Cornell Plumber
Everything including the kitchen sink!
Everything from changing a tap washer to complete bathrooms.
Free quotes; no callout fee
Tel: 01243 823 594 Mob. 07768 534 487
The Martin Sewell Building Company
An experienced family business with a reputation for craftsmanship, professionalism and integrity which has the expertise for all
types of building project.
Telephone 01243 542 056
Hungerdown, Brittons Lane, Fontwell BN18 0ST [email protected]
www.msbc.uk.com
M.H. Perry Plumbing & Heating Engineer
All aspects of plumbing and heating works undertaken.
Natural Gas, LPG & Oil Boilers installed
and serviced Full bathroom installation service
Call Mark anytime on Home: 01798 343450 Mobile: 07860 746310
Gas Safe and OFTEC Registered
GHINN & Co. Your local friendly building contractors with over 48 years of experience in small and large projects.
www.ghinn.net 01483 208408
email: [email protected]
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Graffham Parish News Advertisements : Building Services / Carpetry / Decorating / Roofing
Matt Wheatley
Local Electrician
Part P Approved Contractor Fully Insured
For prompt & friendly service please call:
01798 860 799 or
07976 465 974 email:
Call 07786 857812 or 01730 810 118
Email [email protected]
Tiling, Slating, Flat Roofing, Lead Work, Skylight Windows,
Re-pointing and Repairs
Martin Taylor Quality Carpenter, Joiner
and Cabinet Maker Fully fitted and freestanding furniture a speciality. Cupboards, Wardrobes,
Radiator Covers, Fitted Kitchens. Design service available.
Lurgashall 01428 708123 (workshop) Graffham 01798 867471 (home)
e-mail: [email protected]
www.martintaylordesign.co.uk
Gavin Knight Decorating
Not just your average decorator
01730 817 663 07957 667 606
Painting & decorating since 1984
P. TUPPER Carpenter & Joiner
Lilac Cottage Graffham Petworth
Tel: 01798 867256
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Graffham Parish News Advertisements : Schools, Trees & Fencing / PCs
A Cut Above
Tree Surgery by
Matt Harridge
All aspects of tree work Free quotations & advice
Also Hedge cutting, Planting Garden Maintenance
Home: 01730 859135 Mobile: 07903 034719
DORSET HOUSE SCHOOL Local Independent Day and
Boarding School for Boys and Girls from 3 to 13 years
Visitors always welcome please call 01798 831456
to arrange an appointment
Mini-bus now available from Petworth
The Manor • Church Lane •Bury West Sussex • RH20 1PB
www.dorsethouseschool.com Eartham House, Eartham PO18 0LR Tel: 01243 814236
Set in the South Downs
National Park between
Chichester and Arundel.
GREAT BALLARDSCHOOL
For a ‘Great’ start in life!
Discover more @ www.greatballard.co.uk
An inspiring, caring and traditional schoolfor children aged from 2 to 13
CB Forestry & Fencing
Buyer of standing timber Mechanized tree harvesting Firewood supplier - 2yr seasoned Forest management Valmet forestry tractor and crane Tree surgery Fencing (Domestic - Agricultural -
Equine) Stump Grinder (self propelled) Paddock topping For free friendly qualified advice and quotations
Chris: 01730 815302 / 07793 017181 [email protected]
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Graffham Parish News Advertisements - General
Telephone 01798 860860
Traditional Canvas Marquees
The Foresters Arms Country Free House, Dining and Rooms.
01798 867202
LUNCH & DINNER SEVEN DAYS A WEEK
Take-away Fish and Chips (limited availability during busy times)
www.forestersgraffham.co.uk [email protected]
CREATIVE LESSONS FOR ALL ABILITY LEVELS
WORKSHOPS, DEMOS & MASTERCLASSES
COOKERY PARTIES FOR ALL OCCASIONS
CORPORATE EVENTS
ORIGINAL GIFT IDEAS
SuJoCo Cookery School, Langham Stables, Lodsworth, GU28 9BU
Tel. 01798 861731 www.sujoco.com
MARQUEES FOR ALL OCCASIONS
WEDDINGS : BUSINESS PROMOTIONS & CORPORATE HOSPITALITY
SPORTING EVENTS
DINNER DANCES : FÊTES : PARTIES
For further information please contact Richard Whitcomb on 01403 820020
email: [email protected] web: www.petworthmarqueehire.co.uk
Roger Poat & Partners
Professionally Managed Funeral Directors & Monumental Masonry Consultants
Bob Metcalf MBE DipFD
Duck Lane, Midhurst, West Sussex GU29 9DE
Telephone 01730 812094 (24 Hours)
Pre-need Funeral Plans Private Chapel
Email: [email protected]
Michael Miller & Partners Ltd
Anthony Lodge Fine Jewellery
We undertake all forms of jewellery repair which will be carried out by
a qualified goldsmith
The Birdcage Shop Church Hill Midhurst
Tel: 01730 815 947 Mobile: 07881 623916
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Also supplied: Bags of logs and kindling
James Bird [email protected]
www.southdownslogs.co.uk Tel. 01798 344 520 Mob. 07769 747489
Southdown Logs Hardwood seasoned logs Cut and split to any size
Graffham Parish News Advertisements : Gardening / Logs / Equestrian
Norwood Contractors
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
Grass and Hedge cutting,
Pruning, weeding,
Planting etc.....
ENQUIRIES:
01798 867 338
Or 07973 370 727
Visit us at Cocking Sawmill, Cocking, Midhurst,
GU29 OHS Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Sat 9am-3pm
English Woodlands Timber Call us on 01730 816 941
Seasoned Hardwood Split Logs & Kiln Dried Local Timber in Ash, Oak & Beech. Net Bags £6 Boxes £15 & £30, Local Delivery from £45
Firewood
EASTWOOD STUD FARM GRAFFHAM, PETWORTH
Est. 1983 www.eastwoodstudfarm.co.uk
We have vacancies for
Full, Part, Grazing and DIY Liveries
Please call Jane or Kirsty Tel 01798 867570
07593 683976 or 07950 044390 Or visit the website
www.jojacksonequestrian.co.uk
Jo Jackson EquestrianSmall, smart and friendly stables in Fernhurst offering high standard of riding tuition
Adults and Children's private or small group lessons offered on well schooled, responsive, quality horses/ponies
All abilities catered for. Children 6 + years
Ladies coffee morning group lesson on a Thursday
BHS exam training also available.
Please contact Jo Jackson BHS II (Regd) for further information 07876 560050
ROGER GUNN
Fast Friendly Service Competitive Prices
Collection & Delivery Available
www.rogergunn.co.uk
Telephone 07979 752242 or 01243 786003
located at Binderton near Lavant
GARDEN MACHINERY SHOWROOM AND WORKSHOP
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Directory Archives Terry Davy 01798 867 511 and Diana White 01798 867 405 Badminton Penny Jennings 01798 867 391 Bellringers Carole Kirke 01798 867 026 Bowls Club—Captain Graham Kingsmill 01798 867 244 Bowls Club —Secretary Den Petter 01798 867 221 Brownies Brown Owl: Harriet Rowntree 01798 867 536 Tawny Owl: Diane Bellis 01798 867 444 Cricket Iain Stevenson 01798 867 587 Darts John Kewill 01730 814 482 Dog Warden Office 01243 534 618 Emergency Office 01243 785 339 Empire Lunch Club Maggie Paterson 01798 861 429 Foresters Arms James & Sarah 01798 867 202 Graffham Down Trust Reserve Manager: Paul Dimmer 01798 867 454 Graffham Empire Movies Martin Taylor 01798 867 471 Graffham Football Club Chairman Keith Tupper 07818 052 067 Secretary Eddie Challen 01903 713 176 Graffham Garden Group Martin Buckley 01798 867 234 Graffham Health Support Association Chairman: Alison Davidson 01798 867 232 Hospital Transport: Ann Rowney 01798 300 533 Loan of Equipment : Sylvia Smith 01798 867 209 Graffham Ladies Group Diana Kingsmill 01798 867 244 Graffham Nuthatches (for mothers, babies and toddlers) TBC Graffham Rustics Vic Constable 01798 343 070 Graffham Tennis Club —Chairman Beetle Clay 01798 867 035 Graffham Tennis Club—Membership Richard Gyles 01798 867484 Graffham Tennis Club—Coaching Denise Clay 01798 867 035 Graffham Village Shop Association James Woods 01798 867 000 Graffham Village Shop Jeeva and Vasu 01798 867 700 Hoyle Garage Bob Crosdil 01798 867 678 Long Bostle Downland Preservation Society - William Godman-Dorington 01798 867 291 Midhurst & Petworth Observer Midhurst Reporter—Jenny Mouland 07801 195 419 Seaford College Office Tel.No. 01798 867 392 Sussex Wildlife Trust (SWT) Jane Willmott 01730 810363 Thursday Club– Chairman Sylvia Smith 01798 867 209 Thursday Club—Secretary Diana White 01798 867 405 White Horse Adam Mordue 01798 867 331
Advertisements. Neither the editor of this magazine nor the PCC are responsible for the content of any advertisements in this magazine. Readers are advised to check references of service providers for themselves.
Directory St Giles Church Rector Revd. Michael Barter 01798 867 279 Church Wardens John Bellis 01798 867 444
Alan Sargent 01798 867 460
Parochial Church Council Treasurer Alan Gordon 01798 867 545 Secretary Diane Bellis 01798 867 444
Graffham Parish News Editor Mary Butterworth 01798 867 464
Graffham, Selham & South Ambersham Parish Council Chairman Richard Davidson 01798 867 232 Clerk Tracy Rowe 01798 867 020
East Lavington Parish Council Chairman Charles Britton 01798 867 403 Clerk Mary Butterworth 01798 867 464
Empire Hall Committee Chairman Maggie Paterson 01798 861 429 Treasurer/Secretary Philip Trower 01798 867 559 Bookings Secretary Yvonne Butterick 07808 781 510
Recreation Ground Committee (for Rec. & Sports Pavilion) Chairman Simon Mitchell 01798 867 351 Secretary Kathy Gyles 01798 867 484 Treasurer
Graffham First School (& Nursery) 01798 867 324 Duncton Junior School 01798 342 402
Doctors The Surgery, Petworth 01798 342248 Riverbank Medical Centre, Midhurst 01730 812121
Graffham Village Shop 01798 867 700
POLICE In Emergency dial 999 Non-Emergnecy dial 101
Or email [email protected]
