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No. 244 October 2011 75p

Graffham Parish News

Cover illustration: THE FROGS AND THE WELL, by Arthur Rackham From AESOP'S FABLES trans V S Vernon Jones, 1912

Two Frogs lived together in a marsh. But one hot summer the marsh dried up, and they left it to look for another place to live in: for frogs like damp places if they can get them. By and by they came to a deep well, and one of them looked down into it, and said to the other, "This looks a nice cool place: let us jump in and settle here." But the other, who had a wiser head on his shoulders, replied, "Not so fast, my friend: supposing this well dried up like the marsh, how should we get out again?"

Think twice before you act.

From AESOP'S FABLES trans. V S Vernon Jones, 1912

PARISH OF ST GILES GRAFFHAM & St PETER WOOLAVINGTON with All Saints Chapel

Sunday 2nd October 15th Sunday After Trinity 10.30am HARVEST FESTIVAL at ST GILES 6.30 pm Evensong at All Saints Sunday 9th October 16th Sunday After Trinity 10.30 am FAMILY SERVICE AT ST PETER’S (Seaford College Chapel) 4.00 pm King James’ Bible Anniversary Service at St Giles No service at All Saints Sunday 16th October 17th Sunday After Trinity 10.30 am Parish Communion at St Giles 6.30 pm Evensong at All Saints Sunday 23rd October Last Sunday After Trinity 10.30 am Family Communion at St Giles No service at All Saints Sunday 30th October Fourth Sunday before Advent 10.30 am Choral Matins at St Giles No service at All Saints

St Giles Church Contact Numbers

Rector: Rev Stephen Gray 01798 867 533 (day off Tuesday)

Church Wardens: John Bellis 01798 867 444 Alan Sargent 01798 867 460

from Rev. Stephen Gray Dear Folks,

Later in October I will be taking 8 sixth formers from Seaford College and 4 staff to Rwanda and Burundi for 10 days.

We will be based in Kigali with the Christian Charity REACH (Reconciliation, Evangelism And Christian Healing) and hosted by its director Rev’d Philbert Kalisa, a Rwandan priest and friend.

Philbert’s amazing work seeks to bring reconciliation between Hutu and Tutsi post the genocide of 1994 where 800,000 perished in 100 days. This process of forgiveness and healing is achieved through the medians of sport, dance, music and drama. We will be engaged in some physical work of building a multi-purpose hall for REACH, listening to the stories of genocide victims and their reconciled victimisers and visiting some genocide memorial centres.

It is hoped too that a small group of us that are Graffham based will be able to visit our link parish across the Rwandan border in Burundi. Some of you may recall that we hosted the Bishop of Buye in June and so will visit him, his church and take out gifts of stationery to the school we support. The hospital clinic and the theological college are also places we hope to visit as the funds raised have gone a huge distance in prospering the quality of life in that community to which I am so grateful to you for.

It will hopefully be a moving, inspiring, and for the teenagers an unforgettable trip as we experience something deeply spiritual and outside our comfort zone and experience.

Healing and forgiveness does start at home in each of our hearts, and it is sobering to see the extensive forgiveness that is genuine in Rwanda that pours contempt on our own efforts in the West.

Christ’s words haunt and inspire me each time I visit Africa:

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.”

King James Bible 400th Anniversary

A Celebration Service Sunday 9th October 4.00 pm

St Giles Church

On Sunday October 9th, we will be celebrating the 400th Anniversary with a service of readings from the King James Bible at St Giles Church.

The service will comprise six readings from the King James Version interspersed with reflective music. Three readings will be from the Old Testament and three from the New Testament.

The Rector invites you to submit a favourite passage of scripture that may be selected that you might also be asked to read.

The celebration will be followed by Tea at The Rectory .... Cakes as well as readings for submission will be gratefully received!

Convert Apples to Crumbles for Homeless!

Monday 3rd October is

Graffham Harvest

Crumble-thon! The aim is to turn all the spare apples which would

otherwise fall off and get wasted into crumbles which will be frozen for homeless guests at

St Joseph’s Night Refuge

With the bumper crop of apples and extremely windy weather, some of us got started making Crumbles for the homeless in

September delivering a total of 17 delicious home-made puddings to the St Joseph’s Night Refuge.

If you would like to help make more crumbles or would like to donate your windfalls then ring Diane (867 444) or Mary (867 464)

or just come along and collect a foil container at the Harvest Festival Service

To make sure the crumbles are fresh for freezing at St Joseph’s they all need to be made on the same day and delivered in the

evening or the following morning. “Crumblethon” is 3rd October, the day after the Harvest Festival so we can use any spare apples

from the Church.

Target 40 crumbles! Can you help?

2011 Harvest Festival

St Giles Church Sunday 2nd October

10.30 am

Food Donations at the Harvest Festival: Food brought to the Church at the service will be donated to St Joseph’s Night Refuge. The Refuge would particularly like to receive some of the following items:

Rice, Tinned Meat, Biscuits, Cereal, Sugar, Spaghetti, Fruit Squash, Tuna, Ravioli, Tinned Tomatoes, Tinned Sweetcorn, Tinned Carrots/Potatoes, Chickpeas, Kidney Beans, Tinned Mixed Vegetables, Ground Black Pepper, Pilchards, Tinned Salmon, Angel Delight, Tinned Curry, Tinned Fruit, Tinned Custard, Trifle Sponges, Tinned Chilli, Cheddar Cheese, Gravy Granules, Salt, Peanut Butter, Evaporated Milk, Cake, Borlotti Beans, Cannelline Beans, tinned Rice Pudding, Marmite, Tinned Ham

PACT 6th AUTUMN LECTURE

Canon Andrew White VICAR of BAGHDAD

“Iraq’s Christians: Faith under Fire”

Thursday 27th October 2011 St Mary’s Church Petworth

7.30 pm

FREE entry - light refreshments

“Canon White will be speaking about his work in the turmoil of Baghdad. I have just read his book "Faith under Fire" and he has an amazing story. Andrew is a trained Surgeon and his skills as Doctor and Pastor in Iraq are uniquely exercised as he unfolds some of his miraculous experiences as Faith and Hope overcome the fear of bullet and bomb.” Steve Gray

November Men’s Breakfast ...

The next Men’s Breakfast will be on November 5th at The Foresters Arms, the subject will be ...

“Life at the Criminal Bar, a talk by a local barrister" I Full details in next month’s parish magazine.

Church Times Cup Winners 2011! Each year, 32 diocesan cricket teams play in the National Church Times Cup Competition. Regrettably Chichester Diocese could not field a side which was disappointing as last year we narrowly lost in the semi-finals to the eventual winners Lichfield; so two of us joined neighbouring Guildford Diocese and on Thursday 8th September the final was competed at Southgate CC, a lovely venue that hosts Middlesex when they are not playing at Lords.

Clergy cricket is no “vicars’ and tarts’ tea party”!! We are all out to win the damn thing, though the “sledging” is always given in the Authorised Standard Version and appeals to the umpire are Prayer Book and not from Common Worship! In the semis we even played against two women priests though I guess in Chichester Diocese we probably would have had some that would have given up their love of cricket for their own theological prejudices?!

To quash rumours this summer that your vicar was off to another diocese, it was only for the summer game! Guildford have been great, and hopefully they will invite me and Gary back next year to defend the silverware if we get the right price during the transfer window in January!

Victories over the Dioceses of Canterbury, Winchester, London, Manchester and Lichfield in the final made us 2011 Champions. The final was as close as it gets on a wet wicket and despite the opposition having two bishops playing, (the language altered to Revised Standard Version), we crawled home with one over to spare. A great celebration curry in Southgate capped a top day for the priests!

Lichfield: 204-9 (40 Overs) Guildford: 205-9 (with 1 over to spare!)

Guildford wish to express their gratitude to Graffham Cricket Club for hosting a warm up practice a week prior to their final, it paid dividends, so thank you.

Steve

Graffham Calendar September Fri 30 Harvest Supper, Empire Hall, 6.00pm October Sat 1 Graffham Empire Movies, The King’s Speech Sun 2 Harvest Festival at St Giles Mon 3 GRAFFHAM HARVEST CRUMBLETHON – make a crumble for homeless charity! (details 01798 867 464 ) Mon3 Graffham Guides Slide Show, Empire Hall, 6.00pm Mon 3 Bowls Club AGM, Pavilion, 7.00pm Fri 7 Graffham Christmas Fair Planning, Ladywell 10.30am Sat 8 CAR WASH in Graffham Shop Car Park, 9-11 am Weds 12 Mobile Library, Shop Carpark, 12-12.20 am Thurs 13 Thursday Club “Secret Life of a Hedgehog Sat 15 A Garden Talk by Alan Sargent, Sports Pavilion, 9.00am Sat 15 Graffham Tennis Club Dinner (pre-booking essential) Sat 15 Jazz Night at the Foresters Arms (Joss Peach, Pianist) Sat 22 Graffham Garden Group AUTUMN PLANT SALE Weds 26 Empire Lunch Club Weds 26 Mobile Library, Shop Carpark, 12-12.20 am Sat 29 Graffham Empire Movies Water for Elephants November Sat 5 Graffham Men’s Breakfast, Foresters Arms Mon 7 Graffham Parish Council Meeting, Empire Hall, 6.30pm Weds 9 East Lavington Parish Council Meeting, Seaford College Staffroom, 6.15 Weds9 Mobile Library, Shop Carpark, 12-12.20 am Thurs 10 Thursday Club “Palestine” Sat 12 Foresters Arms Jazz Night (Sara Oschlag, Double Bass) Monday 14 Guides & Brownies Christmas Sale, Empire Hall, 6-7pm Thurs 17-Sat 19 Graffham Rustics Autumn Production Weds 23 Empire Lunch Club; Weds 23 Mobile Library, Shop Carpark, 12-12.20 am Sat 26 Graffham Empire Movies, Shooting Dogs Future Events Dec 2011 Sat 3 St Giles Christmas Fair (Empire Hall 10am-2pm) Sun 4 Graffham Empire Movies Christmas Family Matinee Fri 16 Ladies CLIC Carol Concert Feb 2012 Weds 29 DIGITAL SWITCHOVER FOR GRAFFHAM TV June 2012 2nd-5th Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Long Weekend

Full calendar of events on

www.graffhamonline.co.uk

After the mixed fortunes of summer we welcome the autumn season and the start of a new session of Thursday Club.

Our first speaker’s subject is “The Secret Life of the Hedgehog” - a factual look at a fascinating night creature. Graham Bowring ran a Hedgehog Rescue Centre in Southampton for over twelve years. He cared for hedgehogs which were sick, injured or orphaned with the aim of releasing as many as possible back into the wild. His light-hearted and informative lecture will be accompanied by photographs with time for a question and answer session.

Thursday Club Chairman, Sylvia Smith, and the Committee look forward to renewing contact with our existing members and we would be delighted to welcome any new members. Subscriptions are due in October and these are being held as last year at £8.

There is the usual raffle and tea will be served. We much look forward to the pleasure of your company on Thursday, 13th October at 2.30 p.m. in the Empire Hall.

Diana White

Thursday Club

Christmas is coming …

perhaps not just yet but there will be a ...

Graffham Christmas Fair Planning Meeting

At 10.30am on 7th October At Ladywell Cottage

Everyone who would like to help with the Christmas Fair (3rd December) is welcome to come along …

If you want more info, or want to help but can’t come to the meeting ... ring Ann Rowney on 867 487

Graffham Garden Group

AUTUMN PLANT SALE

Saturday 22nd October at

The Pavilion at the Recreation Ground

doors open at 10.00 am sale closes at 11.00 am

come and stock up on seedlings for next

spring, house plants and much more

COFFEES/TEAS RAFFLE

Please bring any spare plants and come and enjoy the end of season Graffham

gardening event

Graffham Garden Group

Flower Show 2012!

Photo Competition

Classes for NEXT YEAR’S photo competition will be:

1. Autumn Colour 2. Wild Flowers 3. Up the Garden Path 4. Friends & Family 5. Any Subject (children U16)

Peter Hardcastle

By popular request ...

A Garden Talk by

Alan Sargent in the Sports Pavilion

9.00 am Saturday 15th October 'Sixty-one RHS medals, thirty-seven at Chelsea, veteran Alan Sargent will talk about his experiences as a Chelsea Gardens Committee member for thirteen years, seven years as a Show Gardens Judge, going behind the scenes in the Committee Room at Vincent Square and the Inner Workings of the Chelsea Flower Show' All are welcome. Venue to be confirmed. 9.00 Saturday 22nd October. Donations to Buye Fund.

Further details from Alan on 867460 email: [email protected]

GEM will be showing

TWO films this month!

The King’s Speech Saturday 1st October

Winner of 2011 Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay ...

Starring Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter (Cert 12, 114 mins)

After the death of his father King George V (Michael Gambon) and the scandalous abdication of King Edward VIII (Guy Pearce), Bertie (Colin Firth) who has suffered from a debilitating speech impediment all his life, is suddenly crowned King George VI of England. With his country on the brink of war and in desperate need of a leader, his wife, Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter), the future Queen Mother, arranges for her husband to see an eccentric speech therapist, Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush). After a rough start, the two delve into an unorthodox course of treatment and eventually form an unbreakable bond. With the support of Logue, his family, his government and Winston Churchill (Timothy Spall), the King will overcome his stammer and deliver a radio-address that inspires his people and unites them in battle.

Based on the true story of King George VI, THE KING'S SPEECH follows the Royal Monarch's quest to find his voice. Empire Hall; doors open 7.00pm; film starts 7.30pm; all tickets £5 on the door; interval bar and refreshments

Graffham Empire Movies

Water for Elephants Saturday 29th October Starring Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon (Cert 12, 115 mins)

Based on the acclaimed bestseller, Water for Elephants presents an unexpected romance in a uniquely compelling setting. Veterinary school student Jacob meets and falls in love with Marlena, a star performer in a circus of a bygone era. They discover beauty amidst the world of the Big Top, and come together through their compassion for a special elephant. Against all odds -- including the wrath of Marlena's charismatic but dangerous husband, August -- Jacob and Marlena find lifelong love. (Synopsis from Rotten Tomatoes)

Academy Award winner Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson give mesmerising performances in this visually stunning and epic romantic drama, which tells the powerfully emotional story of two people who pursue their love against all odds, rules and conventions, set in the alluring and enigmatic world of a travelling circus. (Amazon review) Empire Hall, doors open 7.00pm; film starts 7.30pm; all tickets £6 on the door; interval, bar and refreshments

For your diary ... On Saturday 26th November GEM will be showing Shooting Dogs, a film set in Rwanda 1994. The film is very moving and well reviewed. It’s been chosen to tie in with the visit by Seaford College sixth-formers to Rwanda with Rector, Steve Gray this month and the students will be telling us about their experiences in Rwanda before the film starts.

News Update

Autumn gales and rain are upon us and a spring and summer have zoomed by. During the spring and summer we do not work on the reserve but we are still active and carry out butterfly counts, record the plants that are in flower and try to monitor what birds are about. Although we do not have work parties we did have a very successful picnic in June at which we had a good attendance. Bruce Middleton led a walk around Long Meadow and Bowley’s field. We were told that Stitchwort is a cure for exercise stitches, Oldman’s Beard is a cure tiredness and Hoary Plantain is a great midge deterrent.

Apart from plant lore another aspect of our reserve was explained to us. Namely that our reserve sits in an area that is particularly interesting in terms of soil type. There are areas on the top of the Downs that have what is called an acid cap. The acid cap is the result of sedimentation from erosion of the Downs over the millennia. This acid cap sits over the chalk and results in a lot of key indicator species of acid soil thriving on the Downs. This sort of soil and its vegetation is called Downland Heath and is a very rare habitat. Long Meadow and Paterson’s it seems are examples of this habitat and plants such as bell heather, common heather (ling), tormentil, bracken, wood sage, birch and gorse all grow happily. Scots Corner contains plants that are more usually associated with the Downs such as Scabious, Rough Hawksbit, Plantain and Harebells.

John Richardson led a dawn chorus walk in the early summer. The reserve has a very healthy population of LBJ’s (little brown jobs) nesting in the thickets. The birds that were in very good voice were the song thrush, blackcap, garden warbler, willow warbler, chiff-chaff, white throat and tits various. The increased number of warblers is hugely encouraging and it is hoped that our efforts to lower the canopy level and increase the scrub thickness have helped all these birds. The nest boxes John put up have not attracted any owls or kestrels yet but a majority of the dormice boxes that we put up have provided for a tit nest.

We try and monitor the plants that flower on the reserve on a monthly basis. The spring was so dry that the flowers in the early part of the year were very poor. The early purple and common

Graffham Down Trust

spotted orchids that were not in the trees withered and failed to flower, and the cowslips were not as good as they have been in previous years. However since the drought warning was issued and the rain ensued the reserve has been spectacular. Bowley’s Field has a greater diversity of flowering plants than previous years and the rank false oat grass is not so dominant. We have recorded over 40 different plants flowering at any one time in the meadows. Autumn Gentians are flowering for the first time in well over 5 years in two parts of the reserve.

The butterflies were good at the beginning of the year with good sightings of Dingy and Grizzled Skippers. The very wet summer has not been so good for the Purple Emperors and the Common Blues. A Brown Hairstreak was recorded on the reserve for the first time this year.

That about wraps up this brief run through of our activities. Butterfly and plant counts will continue in the autumn and we will begin work parties again in October.

David Mozley

Sussex Wildlife Trust

A volunteer reports on

Wildlife Events at Graffham Common August 2011 Graffham Common is the newest site to have been bought by the Sussex Wildlife Trust, and I enjoyed two free events put on by the Trust this month to find out about the local wildlife by night and by day.

The former took the form of a Bat and Moth evening walk, run by Michael Blencowe and Jane Willmott. After a helpful introductory talk with hilarious cartoons courtesy of Michael, we set off with bat detectors for a walk around the Common. These devices convert the high pitched hunting shouts of the bats into squeaks, squawks and raspberries audible to the human ear. You can identify the species from the frequency and the specific noise patterns emitted. For example, the Pipistrelle bat sounds like a clicking Geiger counter but the Noctule bat sounds like someone trying to play a reggae beat on a Rolf Harris-style wobble board! We came across a gorgeous secluded lake where water-bats (Daubentons) were skimming the water surface for insects – it was a wonderful sight to behold.

Next we explored the moth traps and saw many beautiful specimens with great names including the Pine Hawkmoth, the Black Arches (my personal favourite), True Lover’s Knot, Rosy Footman and Lesser Swallow Prominent. Once a selection of trees have been felled and the rhododendron cleared to allow the delicate heathland to flourish, there should be an even greater diversity of moth species, reflecting the general health of the reserve.

On the 26th August I went back to Graffham for a daytime wildlife walk – with three leaders there was much to discuss and I think everyone learned a lot about the history of the area, as well as the

wildlife beneath our feet and in the air. Jane and Michael were joined by Bruce Middleton of the South Downs National Park Authority who introduced us to some of the much over-looked moss and lichen species, and we found some rarer plant species including Common Wintergreen and Yellow Birds Nest. Graffham Common is a site of great potential and I look forward to seeing what the Wildlife Trust will do with it and helping out where I can.

Emily Coyte

Editor’s Note:

Emily Coyte is an SWT volunteer from Milland, helping with work parties and wildlife surveys.

SWT will be putting on more walks in 2012, one in the winter (Jan 14th) and a second in the Spring (April 20th) - more details of these will be printed nearer the time in the Parish News.

Results of games to finish the season:

Sunday 14 Aug Frensham Home Won Monday 15 Aug The Semi Final of the Holbrook Cup played at Arundel Lost Friday 19 Aug West Dean Away Lost Saturday 20 Aug Janet Hurst Cup Won by Vera O’Hara and Den Petter Sunday 21 Aug Jubilee Shield Won by Vera O’Hara and Brenda Petter

Our Finals Day on 4th September was cancelled because of rain. It was held on Sunday 11th September.

Cup winners: Robertson Rose Bowl Kym Pegram Police Shield Kym Pegram Holbard Cup Kym Pegram Captain’s Cup Paul Chenery

We have enjoyed a good season. Our AGM will take place on Monday 3rd October at 7.00pm in the Sports Pavilion.

For more information please ring Graham Kingsmill (Captain) 867 244 Or Den Petter (Secretary) 867 221

Graffham Bowls Club

Everyone is invited to the

Guide Slide Show

on Monday 3rd October at 6.00pm

in the Empire Hall

Raffle and Refreshments

For your diary: The Annual Guide & Brownie Christmas Sale will be on Monday 14th November 6-7pm in the Empire Hall

Further Info: Further information about Guides in Graffham from Carole Tickner (01730 813 271) or Diane Bellis (01798 867 444)

1st Graffham & Heyshott Guides

The Blue Banana Club The Blue Banana Club is for anyone aged 12-16. The next meeting will be for the “car wash” on October 8th advertised opposite! If you want more information or your teenagers want to take part, ring the Rector, Steve Gray on 867 533.

The Blue Banana Club at Work!

Graffham Shop Car Park Saturday October 8th, 9-11am

Car Wash! in aid of Peace Orphanage,

Rwanda

(Get your car washed in a good cause, and treat yourself to a cup of coffee from

the Village Shop while you wait!)

Hand Wash ONLY £5 Per CAR!

A meeting of Graffham Parish Council was held on Monday 5th September in the Empire Hall.

Council Vacancy

The Chairman announced that, due to personal reasons, Cllr Hobden has resigned. Notices are now on the boards, if no one has come forward by Monday 26th September Councillors can co-opt.

Salt Bins

Cllr Major said that over the past few weeks she had looked at various salt bins, had found the one to purchase, and will be consulting with East Lavington Parish Council to see how many it requires before placing an order. Various sites were discussed, and it was agreed they will be green in colour.

Affordable Housing

After a long discussion it was agreed to proceed as follows:

Draft written representation to remove H9 - the Chairman will draft a written representation proposing the removal of the planning requirement that any new affordable housing development be sited immediately adjacent to the village Settlement Policy Area

Arrange a full Council meeting with the District Council to discuss the above

Arrange a full Council meeting with the National Park Authority to discuss the above

To put an article in the Parish Magazine summarising the current position

Clarify the priority of local residents for affordable housing with Mr Irving, the CDC Rural Housing Enabler

Ambersham Polo Grounds

Cllr Major had been to a meeting at the Great Todham Polo ground and said they are doing their best to alleviate the problems and want

Graffham, Selham & South Ambersham Parish Council

to be helpful. Whenever possible horses are being walked to the ground, a lorry had driven round the one way system, and hedges protruding into the road have all been cut back.

VAS on Duncton Straight

Cllr Major had met Mr Roger Harper from Highways. He told her that they have the money to erect the VAS but the electric company won’t carry out the electrical work.

Queen’s Jubilee

It was agreed that a representative group be set up to coordinate appropriate village celebrations.

Graffham Village Shop Association

The proposals being formulated by the GVSA for future repair and development work to the village shop, and the funding of such work, were discussed. There will be further liaison between the Council and the GVSA. Both County and District Councils might help with funding.

Buses

Cllr Paine said that DoRiS is definitely being taken out of service, there will be no change to the service to Petworth but some to the one to Midhurst. This will take place from 2nd October and a new timetable will be go out.

County Council - Cllr Michael Brown

Graffham Lunch Club: £400 has been given to the Lunch Club towards the cost of a dishwasher.

Social Services: To save money they will stop paying the lowest category of care to adults but, prior to doing so all will be re-appraised. There are about 5,000 so this will take some time, but of the 1,250 already seen only 11 have appealed against the decision.

Day Care at the Grange Centre: A grant of £15,000, £5,000 over the next 3 years, is being given to the Rother Valley Community Care Association who will be taking over the day care facilities.

District Council - Cllr John Elliott

Housing: The location of new housing is a very important issue, but one thing that is never mentioned is infrastructure, ie., jobs,

Graffham Village Fete The sun shone again this year for our August Bank Holiday Fete. Thank you to everyone who helped make the day a great success: those who spent generously on the day; those who ran the 32 stalls; those who helped behind the scenes preparing and dismantling the ground, baking cakes, and seeking the support of local business; and, of course, those local businesses who support Graffham’s fund raising events so generously throughout the year, year after year. Each year the Fete is budgeted to raise one third of the total cost of maintaining and running the recreation ground, its pavilion, and the children’s playground. Those of you who have used it recently will realise that we have spent little maintaining the Pavilion recently, saving as much money as possible to help fund a major renovation project which we hope to start early next year. Though we still remain some £10,000 short of funds for the entire project, the net profit from this year’s Fete has taken us a lot closer. This year the fete raised net £7,031.52. Every penny helps.

Thank you,

Simon Mitchell

schools, hospitals, etc. Representatives from Town and Parish Councils will have an opportunity to discuss this at the District Council’s meeting with the parishes in October. The Clerk said the Chairman and Vice-Chairman will be there.

Toilets: The closing of certain toilets was a subject mentioned him many times when canvassing earlier this year. Although the toilets at Pallant House can be used during the week they are not open at week-ends.

Date of next Meeting: Monday 7th November in the Empire Hall at 6.30 pm.

Jean Huggett Clerk

Graffham Parish Council continued ...

Fete photos © Karin Skanberg 2011 Page 23

Graffham Fete 2011

Right: Carole Kirke providing afternoon teas in the Pavilion


Above: Ian Thornley, Angie and Blair Mitchell Left: Steve Gray and Alex Kirke


Graffham Fete 2011

Above: Rhiannon Leyson with Oliver Left : Ollie Skanberg and Sam Taylor


Above: The Tickners enjoy tea at the Fete with Sarah Jeffries from Selham

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Village Fete Bale Toss Results ... After a lot of muscle flexing, deliberations on the weight of the bales (some saying heavier than last year?), spin tactics, foot faults, bravado and back twinges, Hamish Godman-Dorington and Stephen Hayes from East London were declared joint winners of the Bale Toss Trophy by mutual agreement

The challenge started with an impressive opening throw from Charlie Hancock of Selham at 23ft, beating last year’s winning score by Archie Godman-Dorington.

Determined for the Cup not to leave the village, Hamish Godman-Dorington threw his opening first bale an astonishing 26ft.

Some very long throws followed by Charlie Hancock, one at 27.5ft but the competition turned into a duel with impressive throws from Stephen Hayes, holidaying in Graffham. Stephen’s family were all very proud of their father’s winning throw, an incredible 30ft., and knowing they might be stuck in the late bank holiday traffic on their way home, the Hayes stayed to the end.

Surely that was it? but then a late entry straight from the beer tent, Archie G-D stepped up confidently in flip flops to defend his title, throwing a personal best of 28ft. Not quite enough to win again, but enough to spur Hamish on. The younger G-D in wellies had it this time and he finally threw an amazing 30ft (the new Graffham record) keeping it in the family.

1st Hamish G-D & Stephen Hayes 2nd Archie G-D 3rd place Charlie Hancock

(Stephen Hayes quoted saying "I'll be back!")

The Ladies Haynet Longest Throw was won by Charlie Hancock's Auntie Sue at 21ft., another family affair!

Cindy & Peter Bradley

If you haven’t booked already, please book your tickets now for the

Graffham Tennis Club Dinner

At the Empire Hall in Graffham

Saturday October 15th 2011

Drinks from 7.00 pm ‘THAI’ Dinner at 7.30 pm

Includes the presentation of this years trophies, followed by dancing to the magical sounds of

DJ Brett Creed.

Tickets £25 for Adults, £15 for Juniors (13 to 16 years)

To book your tickets simply email [email protected]

or call Richard Gyles on 01798 867 484

Members’ guests are welcome.

When booking please let us know of any particular dietary requirements.

Tickets have been selling fast! Book now to ensure you don’t miss a great evening.

The Tennis Report

At most it was seemingly impossible, at least it was very unlikely, so understandably my Finals’ round-up is centred upon the exploits of Annie Dennig in her quest to land a record breaking four titles in a season!

Are you sitting comfy dear reader - then I will begin with the Mixed Doubles final! Annie was teamed up with the Rev. Steve Gray against the holders Dinah and Guy Lamming. In front of an appreciative audience, with not a peal of a distant church bell, Annie and the sporting Rev had the better of the early exchanges to take a 5-3 lead in the first set. But Guy and Dinah are very much a duo to be reckoned with, and came back strongly to take the set 7-5. As can often happen, the leaders then relaxed a little, and the pendulum swung decisively in favour of the unseeded pair, with Annie and Steve claiming the set 6-1! And midst the throng there was some rejoicing!

Great rallies and fluctuating fortunes came in the decider, but with Steve hitting a bad spell early on the Lamming’s seemed in command when leading 3-0. Then just as the exertions of his previous days triathlon seemed to have taken their toll, Steve was suddenly uplifted, and with Annie her typically determined self the fortunes were again reversed as the challenger’s fought back to snatch the spoils 6-4 in the third! A most entertaining match, when it was a shame to have a loser! A great start for Annie, and congratulations also to Steve who was landing his first title since joining our gathering!

On a much quieter evening, in the week, Annie teamed up with Kathie Gyles for the B Doubles final, opposed by the promising teenagers Polly Lamming and Charlotte Barrie. It was a close first set which Annie and Kathie took 6-4; this led to them soon having control of the second and proving much too strong for the gallant youngsters as they landed the set 6-1. Congratulations to Kathie who was winning her first title, and as for Annie it was two down and two to go!

The Ladies A Doubles had Annie competing as a super-sub when Wendy Challen, unfortunately for herself, and perhaps the rest of

Graffham Tennis Club

the contestants, was forced to withdraw during her first round robin match. The benefactor being Jo Crow who inevitably, three matches later, found herself with Annie in the final against the undefeated duo of Rebecca Barrie and Dinah Lamming.

One of Annie’s most compelling features is her ability to stamp her authority on matches in the early stages, and with Jo providing consistent support they were soon holding a 5-1 lead in the first set. Initially I could not see Rebecca and Dinah being beaten in this event, and when they staged a tremendous comeback to land the next six games and win the set 7-5, I am thinking oh well, perhaps I am right after all!

As in the mixed Dinah must have had that sinking feeling as she and Rebecca lost their momentum and grip on the match, big time! Factor in awesome Annie’s will to win and Jo’s successful venture to the net, and the second and third sets were theirs 6-3,6-1. Congratulations to Jo who was winning her second club title (won Mixed Doubles in 2008 with son Toby), and Annie who, contrary to previous duff information, equalled Guy Lamming’s 2010 record of 3 titles in one season. But she still had the singles to go!

The pattern continued in the Ladies Singles final with Annie very fast from the blocks, and storming to a 5-0 lead before the title holder Rebecca Barrie could get into her stride. All credit to Rebecca she was undeterred by losing the first set 6-1, and battled back gamely in the second to take a 3-0 advantage. Unfortunately for her the dominance was short-lived, and after some fine tennis by both the resolute Annie had levelled at 4-4. However, Rebecca was still giving it her all, and a glimmer of hope appeared as she edged into a 5-4 lead with a chance to square the match. Not to be, Annie upped the anti, and with the winning line sighted, the gallant Rebecca had no answers. Annie closed out the set 7-5 as she surged to an incredible fourth title! As the ultra competitive Annie is also a very modest lady I will ease off the superlatives! Well done though!!

Andrew Major was a worthy winner of the Men’s A Singles, when he completely dominated the final in which top seed Ben Major was unable to find any rhythm. The slippery surface did not lend itself to total commitment, and it was perhaps a bigger handicap to Ben’s serve and volley style. Nevertheless it was Andrew who produced the superior all round game as he cruised to a 6-1,6-2 victory, and landed his second singles title.

The Men’s A Doubles has been something of a shambles with injuries and availability problems plaguing the event. But with all that behind us the final was of a high standard with a repeat clash of last year’s close encounter between the holders Ben and Sam Major and Andrew Major and David Mozley. Again there was little to separate the contestants as Ben and Sam edged the first set 7-5, before Andrew and David fought back to level 7-5 in the second. The deciding set looked to be going the way of the challengers as they swept into a 4-2 lead, and although the lead was reduced to 5-4 Andrew and David held two match points! The opportunity slid from their grasp, however, as the top seeds rallied and eventually claimed the set 8-6. Ben and Sam’s monopoly of this event continues as they extend their record to 9 titles in the last 10 years.

In the Men’s B Doubles final the encumbrance of a slippery surface, and giving away the best part of a 100 years in combined ages proved beyond Robert Moorby and myself. Young bucks Leo Montgomery and Jonny Crow were quickly into their stride controlling the early exchanges, and comfortably taking the opening set 6-0

There came something of a revival in the second as the valiant veterans plotted their way into a 5-3 lead. Sadly we were unable to capitalize on the situation, and Leo and Jonny powered their way through to 7-5 to land their first title. Both lads played well throughout the event, and I was particularly impressed by Leo who has the potential to compete in our “A” section. My gallant partner Robert has done well despite physical problems, and after a winter of remedial treatment hopes to be back in good shape next year. We will both need to be with the growing band of youngsters that are targeting this event.

13 year old James Lamming became our youngest ever Men’s Singles winner, surpassing the achievements of Anthony Dimmer and Ben Major (1996 and 1997), when he took the B version defeating Harry Challen. 18 year old Harry is something of a natural sportsman, but unfortunately patience and consistency are not part of his tennis strategy. Nevertheless Harry had his moments before James claimed the match 6-3,6-4. James continues to impress and improve, but could be severely tested in the Boys’ final against dual LTA junior winner Guy Brown - read on.

Due to the weather our Boys’ final was played in two parts. Episode one saw the match commence with some superb tennis played by two talented juniors. Although James Lamming had the better of

the early exchanges to lead 4-1, Guy Brown fought back tenaciously to reach 5-5.

In the following game Guy held a 40-0 lead, but some astute tennis by James led to him to recovering the deficit, and his slightly better shot placement and variation in pace enabled him to edge the set 7-5. Rain interrupted play at 1-1 in the second set.

Episode two produced a dramatic swing in fortunes, with Guy quickly grabbing the initiative with some fine attacking tennis. James seemed to wilt under the onslaught as Guy levelled the match, taking the second set 6-1. Unfortunately James capitulated in the decider and was trailing 3-0 when he retired feeling unwell. It has been an excellent summer for James, and it was a shame he could not complete what was potentially one of the matches of the tournament. I am sure he will be back next year in top form.

Not to forget our excellent winner Guy Brown who showed why he is such a successful junior, and furthermore he is keen to continue playing at our club next year.

The season cannot be allowed to fade away without mention of the superb efforts of our Ladies league squads. Firstly the “A” squad who wound up their season with a crushing 8-0 victory at Steep, where Dinah and Olivia Lamming dropped only one game in their 4 sets, and Annie Dennig and Denise Clay helped complete the rout! It looks awfully like promotion to the East Hants League Division 3 beckons, unless Haslemere can achieve the most unlikely in their last three matches. I will report the final outcome on the website.

Graffham “B” squad ended their season with a flourish, gaining away victories at Cheriton and Fernhurst, to finish third in Division 6. Particularly meritorious was a 5-3 win against league champions Fernhurst, where we fielded four of our bright young prospects in Polly Lamming, Lucie Challen, Harriet Cowcher, and Lucy Malton.

We can now hopefully look forward to playing on a decent tennis surface in a couple of months - see some of you then. Apart from that it only remains for me to thank the tournament contestants for taking part, we need all of you to make it work, and retreat to a more reclusive existence for 6 months or so!

See you next season!

Mike Dimmer

A REVIEW OF THE 2011 SEASON

The warm late summer evenings are now drawing in and sadly this heralds the end of another cricket season. We will all miss the glorious sound of leather on willow, the nonchalant flick over midwicket for six. The late in-swinging yorker that outfoxes the wiliest of customers and what about that catch which now features with a regular familiarity over a pint in the pub like a packet of pork scratchings.

I for one will certainly relish the continued conversations about what was and what could have been over the winter break and who knows, by the time the following season starts next Spring, we might actually believe we were that good.

But hold on a minute! There is no need for total embellishment, just perhaps part. In fact we were rather good. Previously having recorded just two victories in back to back games, sorry seasons, this year we notched up a superlative 8 victories. In fact going into the next season we are undefeated in 6 games.

Played 18: Won 8, Drawn 3, Lost 7

No more do we need to dwell on our moral victories (although we had a few of those as well) but we are actually almost worthy of our self-proclaimed name the Graffham Titans. Rather ironic that we had given ourselves this name on a run of 35 games with only 3 victories. But like a phoenix from the ashes everyone played their part in what was one of Graffham’s most memorable seasons in recent years.

The season kicked off on a clear but windy afternoon on the 1st May. Having worked very hard to bolster the squad with a few new players the first game was met with a great deal of anticipation. The nervous eagerness subsequently dissipated as our newly formed opening partnership laboured for half an hour to post 4 runs in 8 overs! Well you know how the tail end of the batting order are often referred to as rabbits. Well we had a pair of tortoises! Bill Barrett and Richard Riddell (signed up during beat the batsman in the 2010 village fete) had mistakenly thought we were involved in a 5 day test match. Apparently Richard’s better half, Miranda, had given him a performance enhancing pep talk prior to the game and encouraged him not to be too aggressive with the bat. Well it certainly worked! The only notable performances with the bat were from Leon Fourie (34), Bill Barrett (23) and Pieter Fourie (21). Our total of 161 was easily surpassed by Steep after tea and they won comfortably by 6 wickets. The pick of our bowlers was Iain Stevenson (3-24)

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The next game was against Fernhurst. Jack Holloway and Mark Lovelock, our Australasian signings took the new ball but the Fernhurst openers stood resilient. The first breakthrough came after an opening stand of 87 runs. Then the wickets tumbled Jo Pink (3-17), Andrew Tovey (4-10) had them 132-9. Surely a match winning total that could be easily reached. Unfortunately their last pair put on an incredible last wicket stand of 63 pushing the target up to 195. After tea our top order scored impressively Mark Dally (45), Richard Riddell (43), Mark Lovelock (64). At 167-4 you would think we were home. We demonstrated why we were habitual losers and put on one of well known batting collapses. The following 6 wickets fell for a meagre 16 runs. One of our first moral victories (we lost by 13 runs) but we had shown an inkling of our potential which was to be realised later on in the season.

Next up were Tillington. We batted first on a very dry wicket and posted an impressive 220. Largely due to a terrific knock by the vicar. Steve Gray (88). Then it was our turn to bowl Piers Barrett and Steve Gray both bowled 12 overs between them at a cost of just 19 runs, effectively leaving them with an almost impossible task to reach our score. Although we only managed to take 1 wicket they fell short by 9 runs. Our second moral victory, although technically it was a draw as it was a declaration game.

Getting closer and closer to our first victory surely we were not far away. As luck would have it our 4th game of the season was against West Sussex Wanderers. Need I say more, our only victories in recent times have been against WSW. A stand of 99 from Mark Dally (73) and Bill Barrett (28) allowed us to post a winning score of 171 . WSW only managed 120 thanks to some superlative part time bowling from Bill Barrett (2-23) and Sam Ward (2-2).

Having notched up our first victory we approached the following game against Lodsworth in a buoyant mood. Lodsworth are famous for being extremely competitive and not afraid of a punch up in the car park either. Once again we batted first and Mark Dally powered a marvellous 50, accompanied with assured performances from Richard Ridell (23) and Doug Yates (21) (which included 5 consecutive 4s). A young Jo Pink (25) showed promise at no.7. Our total of 148 was going to prove difficult to defend but could we do it? Well yes if they hadn’t cheated. Two clear LBW’s were blatantly disallowed in the final two overs allowing Lodsworth to inch past the post with one wicket remaining. An extremely close affair, although quite tense at times, showed true courage from the Titans.

The following week on a hot Saturday afternoon we hosted a touring side called the Swashbucklers. This was a new fixture for us and hopefully will become one for the future. Organised by Steve Gray we had an enjoyable 25 over game. They proved to be a little too strong

for us and we fell short of their total of 141 by 36 runs. The only notable performances were Iain Stevenson (48*) and the extras (25). Many thanks to Steve for supplying a marvellous BBQ and barrel of beer afterwards.

Next up were our namesakes – Graffham Smithbrook – On a wet and cold June afternoon the opposition scored 229. The only bowler of note was Andrew Tovey (3-48). We only managed 148 and lost by 81 runs. Steve Gray (55*) and Jo Pink (26) were the only stand outs in what was overall a miserable day.

With 7 games down we still only had one victory, albeit some very narrow losses/draws. Next up was Kirdford, our first away fixture. Batting first on a scorchingly hot day we amassed 216. Mark Lovelock (83), Mark Dally (26), Bill Barrett (22), Jack Holloway (32), Philip Stevenson (22). Had we played a limited over’s game this certainly would have been a victory but unfortunately we were not able to bowl them out and they never looked like scoring the required total and thus fell short by 40 runs. Another moral victory which sadly went into the book as a draw.

Lodsworth fancied their chances in a return fixture however we felt differently. We were still feeling rather sore from the earlier fixture. This time we were not quite so polite. Our sledging twins, Archie Godman Dorrington and Richard Riddell unsettled their batsmen throughout their innings in that they crumbled to 120 all out. Leon Fourie (3-15) being the pick of our bowlers. We reached their score comfortably Steve Gray (34), Archie Godman-Dorrington (22), Richard Riddell (19*), and won by 4 wickets. This was another fraught game but this time the best team won.

This victory signalled a massive turning point in the season for Graffham and the Titans were effectively born. Out of the next 10 consecutive games we only lost 2:

10th July Vs Cricketers pub, Duncton. The cricketers were bowled out for 23 and so we won by 9 wickets. Piers Barrett (2-10), Chris Atkinson (2-8), Jo Pink (2-3), Thomas Creed (2-1)

17th July Vs Amberley, On a rain drenched afternoon we fielded during an almost entirely unbroken period of rain only for the sun to come out when it was Amberley’s turn to take the field. Still it proved to be an enjoyable day as we almost chased down their impressive total of 181. We fell just short thanks to notable performances by Leon Fourie (54) and Iain Stevenson (53).

24th July Vs Graffham Tennis Club. For the second year running the tennis club proved an all round sporting capability and beat the cricket club. They won fair and square through some notable performances by Beetle Clay (23), David Sutton (45) and Ben Plant (26). Even more

impressive from the Tennis club was some extremely tidy bowling from all the bowlers with Dan Jones (3-12) being the pick of the bunch. The Titans needed 10 off the final two balls and so lost out in a very close and enjoyable game. The two main batsmen for the Titans were Iain Stevenson (50) and Bill Barrett (31)

31st July Vs Bosham. A strong league team arrived from Bosham but they were not a match for the vastly improved Graffham side. Batting first the Titans made a terrific start. With a stand of 83 our openers Jo Pink (68) and Steve Gray (33) followed by debutant Rob Tong (21) and Richard Riddell (23) all contributing to a match winning total of 163. Rob Tong (3-32) and Steve Gray (3-27) contributed to bowling their team out for 122 notching up another win by 41 runs.

7th Aug Vs Kirdford. On a role now the Titans were becoming unstoppable. Once again Steve Gray effortlessly built another commanding score (81*) and another debutant Richard Tarrant (27) helped Graffham to post 175. Kirdford completely rolled over for 62 allowing us to win by 113 runs. Piers Barrett (2-10), Rob Tong (3-20), Etienne Fourie bowled a very tidy 8 overs for 13 runs ably supported by Jo Pink 5 overs for 3 runs and finally Sam Ward who took 2 wickets in 2 balls. All in all one of Graffhmas finest bowling displays of the season.

14th Aug Vs West Sussex Wanderers. Once again Graffham batted first and our openers dominated Jo Pink (45) and Bill Barrett (45). What followed was a mini collapse but a disaster was avoided by Richard Riddell (36) who put in another assured performance in the middle order. Jo Pink once again impressed with the ball (3-22) as we turned them over for 126. Another victory, this time by 48 runs. It is also worth mentioning that our normal no. 11 batted for the opposition and scored a hefty 45. Well done Piers Barrett perhaps you might be promoted to No. 10 next year!

21st Aug Vs Fernhurst. The pitch was the winner in this game. Piers Barrett, bowler and groundsman had prepared a glorious batting pitch where 580 runs were scored on one afternoon. Two century makers for Fernhurst contributed to a total of 318. We were never going to reach this score in the time allowed although our run rate was superior throughout our innings. Thanks to Bill Barrett (48), Jo Pink (38), Leon Fourie (118*) and Pieter Fourie (28*) we posted our highest score of the season, 258 in just 38 overs. Although we were 50 runs short in the end we had 8 over less than them. Had it been a 40 over a side game we would have won. Unfortunately it was a draw but it certainly proved how far we had come as a team.

28th Aug Vs Lynchmere. For me personally this was the biggest highlight of the season. Traditionally Lynchmere thrash us by at least 200 runs. We knew that this fixture was in jeopardy. Having arrived at the

game with a run of good form we were certainly in a good position to give Lynchmere some sort of a game. Little did we think that we would actually win. Batting first Steve Gray grafted a hard fought (71) supported by Doug Yates (21) and Rob Tong (18). We posted 157. We were going to have to bowl and field like demons. Things were not looking good as their openers took their score to 109 without loss and then the miracle started. A stunning catch by Richard Riddell gave us the breakthrough we desperately needed. What followed was an even better catch by Rob Tong. Suddenly in a whirlwind period where we conceded just 33 more runs we had bowled them out to win by 18 runs. A breathtaking performance largely due to some stand out bowling by Rob Tong (4-11) and Jo Pink (3-27)

4th Sep Vs Stanstead Park. Our final game and it was important to notch up just one more victory to take our wins to more than our losses. Batting first again we were flying. Richard Riddell (47) and Jo Pink (23) gave us another great platform for us to achieve a good score of 171. Nothing was going to stop us now. We had the bit between our teeth and we demolished them by some phenomenal bowling. They surrendered to 47 all out. A victory for the Titans by 124 runs. Piers Barrett bowled a season best (4-5) and part time bowler Etienne Fourie surprised not only the opposition but us as well by taking (3-19).

If anyone is still reading and I’m sorry for the longevity of this report I would like to thank everyone for their participation this year particularly for the incredible amount of time Piers Barrett commits in ensuring a fantastic track and outfield. It really is a great place to play cricket and his work has not gone un-noticed. We regularly got a lot of compliments from various Saturday league players saying that this was the best ground they had played on. Thank you to Simon Mitchell for all his work in organising the fixture list and especially for all the behind the scenes work which is necessary in running the sports club efficiently. Richard Riddell for taking control of catering and sourcing the beers and quality burgers for the popular end of game BBQs. Brett Creed who took over as treasurer this year and incidentally seemed to take a couple more holidays than usual. Chris (Levi Roots) Atkinson for getting injured in the very first game of the season and subsequently missing almost the entire season so that he could take charge of the BBQ festivities and finally to Bill Barrett for the onerous role of making sure everyone has a stab at making the teas.

GO THE TITANS!!!! Iain Stevenson Club Captain

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Call Mark anytime on Home: 01798 343450 Mobile: 07860 746310

CORGI and OFTEC Registered

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ROGER GUNN GARDEN MACHINERY

SALES - SERVICE - PARTS

Tractors, Ride-On Mowers, Lawnmowers etc

Fast Friendly Service, Competitive Prices

Collection & Delivery Available

www.rogergunn.co.uk

Telephone 07979 752242 or 01243 786003 located at Binderton near Lavant

Tree Surgery by

Matt Harridge

All aspects of tree work Free quotations & advice

Also Hedge cutting, Planting Garden Maintenance

Home: 01730 816781 Mobile: 07903 034719

TIPTOP GRASS

Petworth

For all your grass needs, including LAWN MOWING, PARKLAND

MOWING, PADDOCK TOPPING, CHAIN HARROWING, HEAVY ROLLING

HEDGE CUTTING

Free Local Estimates 07786 074888

website: mattdr.com [email protected]

NORWOOD CONTRACTORS

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

Grass and Hedge cutting, Pruning, weeding,

Planting etc.....

ENQUIRIES: 01798 867338

or 07973 370727

Pruning Specialist

CLOUD FORMS * KNOT GARDENS PARTERRES * TRAINED FRUIT TREES

WISTERIAS AND ROSES PRUNED ESTABLISHED PLANTINGS AND NEW SCHEMES * PLEACHING * TOPIARY

**** MAZES & LABYRINTHS **** DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED

Alan Sargent GARDEN RESTORATION SINCE 1968

01798 867460 email sargent 396 @ btinternet . com

FULLY INSURED * NO VAT

WHYTELEAFE HARD LANDSCAPING SPECIALISTS

We are a professional team with a successful track record of over 25 years in the landscap-ing business. Most of our work is local, and our web portfolio showcases many projects within the Midhurst Petworth Haslemere area. Please feel free to contact us for an informal discussion about your project, large or small

www.wpaving.co.uk Jonathan Seddon

Whyteleafe Paving Company Ltd Tel: 01730 813910 Mob: 07973 343857


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PETWORTH PRIVATE HIRE TAXIS

(Prop. E.R. Ireland)

4 Meadow Way, Petworth Tel: 01798 342691

Mobile: 07971 082333

ANY OCCASION & DISTANCE ENJOY COMFORT DOOR TO DOOR

Advance Bookings Welcome

SMART CARSSMART CARSSMART CARS PRIVATE HIRE/TAXI SERVICE

Executive Salon & 6 Seater Cars Chauffeuring Service

Professional, Personal & Reliable Accounts & Corporate Business Welcome

Airport, Docks & London Runs Same Day Courier Parcel Service

“Any time, any place, anywhere”

FOR QUOTES & BOOKINGS PLEASE CALL DOMINIC

0800 44 88 030 / 07823 559099 www.smartcars.uk.com

COMPUTER PROBLEMS? PHONE CHRIS! [email protected]

01798 865495 or

07876 578806

Need help with your PC????Need help with your PC????Need help with your PC???? Clive Way BA(Hons) Computing

Tel: 01798 867636 Email: [email protected]

Local friendly professional service for all your home PC and Laptop nightmares including:

Repairs . Upgrades . Tuition . Wifi Security . Data Recovery . Servicing . Installa-tion . Broadband . Digital Photography . Ipods/

MP3/4’s . Printers . Scanners . Webcams . Skype

Self Drive Van Hire

www.midhurstgarage.co.uk Wedglen Business Park

Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9RE

Removals and Storage Domestic and Commercial

Office Moves—Antiques carriage Multi-drop and Part-load

Standard or Self-Storage Containers

Your local choice for a world class service

01403 820814 (Petworth)

www.westonssoutheast.co.uk

Useful Telephone Numbers Archives Terry Davy 01798 867 511 and Diana White 01798 867 405 Badminton Penny Jennings 01798 867 391 Bellringers Hilary Major 01798 867 238 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 Simon Mitchell 01798 867 351 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 Chairman: David Mozley 07932 690 292 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 Equipment Hire: Sylvia Smith 01798 867 209 Graffham Ladies Group Diana Kingsmill 01798 867 244 Graffham Nuthatches Rhiannon Leysen 01798 343 213 (for mothers, babies and toddlers) Graffham Rustics Vic Constable 01798 343 070 Graffham Tennis Club —Chairman Beetle Clay 01798 867 035 Graffham Tennis Club—Treasurer/MembershipTracey Carr 01798 867 148 Graffham Tennis Club—Coaching Denise Clay 01798 867 035 Graffham Village Shop Association Jacqueline Woods 01798 867 000 Graffham Village Stores Jeeva and Vasu 01798 867 700 Guides Guide Leader Carol Tickner 01730 813 271 Assistant Guider Diane Bellis 01798 867 444 Hoyle Garage Bob & Vicky Crosdil 01798 867 678 Long Bostle Downland Preservation Society - William Godman-Dorington 01798 867 291 Midhurst & Petworth Observer Local Rep. JulieTickner 01798 867 747 Seaford College 01798 867 392 Stoolball Club Helen Mason 07758 223 731 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.

Useful Telephone Numbers St Giles Church Rector Rev. Stephen Gray 01798 867 533 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

[email protected] Subscriptions/Distribution Jean Page 01798 867 009

Graffham, Selham & South Ambersham Parish Council Chairman Richard Davidson 01798 867 232 Clerk Jean Huggett 01798 343 906

East Lavington Parish Council Chairman Carolyn Davies 01798 867 288 Clerk Kate Bain 07973 802 595 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 & Sports Pavilion Chairman Simon Mitchell 01798 867 351 Secretary Kathy Gyles 01798 867 484 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 Sussex Police Non-Emergency number 0845 60 70 999

Magazine printed by Calabre Print, Emsworth Cover printed by Tobit Computer Co Ltd

Website: www.graffhamparishnews.org.uk Email: [email protected]

Don’t miss the G.G.G.

Autumn Plant Sale Saturday 22nd October

In the Pavilion 10.00 am!

With coffee, tea & raffle!

graffham parish news october 2011 · 6th autumn lecture ... st mary’s church petworth 7.30 pm...

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