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www.villagetweet.co.uk January 2013

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Cover photo: Lucy (8) and Jessica (6) enjoyingsome winter sun at Shoreham Beach.By Sophie Ward/www.sophiesphotos.com

As I write this (mid-December), theweather has suddenly turned a lotmore wintry, with fog, morning frost

and even a flurry of snow a week or so ago.(I’m not complaining; as a keen snapper I amwell aware that frost and snow are very photogenic!). But is winter all gloom and doom? Not at

all. True, the days are short (or are the nightslong?!), but January often brings remarkablyclear and sunny weather. I was reminded ofthis when I received the charming picture forthis month’s cover from local photographerSophie Ward, taken last January. Wrap upand enjoy this much underrated month!I wish you all a Happy New Year.

Grahame

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Last But Not LeastWhat’s On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 45Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Games and quizzesCrossword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 39Spot the Difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27, 46

EquineSPR Centre’s page: Stay secure! . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Miscellaneous Professional Services & BusinessesFishers Farm Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Kirdford Baby & Toddlers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Maureens, Prom & Bridal Dresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Tip Top Tutors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Bax Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40TechGeek IT and Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40One Stop Computer Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Community/Farming/SmallholdingClaire Bradder Charity Concert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Give Blood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Barns Green Players: Pantomime Cinderella . . . . . . .22Kirdford Village Stores ‘Art Wall’: Tony Sanders OBE . .26Royal British Legion Remembrance Day Procession . .29B.E.A.T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30John Nash’s Farming Column: What’s the good in wasps? . .38Michaela Giles’ Diary of a Smallholder . . . . . . . . . . . .39Billingshurst Community & Conference Centre . . . . . .43

Food & drinkRecipe: Marmalade & Chocolate Shortbread . . . . . .4Queens Head Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Chantry Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5The Chef Thai Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Catering Occasions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Five Best Diet Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Clayfield Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Monsoon Indian Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Sumners Ponds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IBC

FeaturesNew year, new hobby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Wonderful Wellies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Book Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Sale Savvy! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Which LBD? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Computing: Software for free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

About the houseFowlers, Estate Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3ATG Property Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Pest Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Hamilton Cole, TV & Satellite Equipment . . . . . . . .19Vertus Building Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19West Sussex Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Hallam Trim, Window Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Pest B Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Appaloosa Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Euroll UK, roller garage doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Home Interior Painting Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Oakleaf Design, Builders & Property Maintenance . .21GJ Coles Builder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Re-Nu Kitchens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Catherine’s Pet Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Goring Road Carpets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Miss Mop Domestic Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Apex Aerials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Holly Boilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Jef Wilson, Decorator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Lucy, Interior Window Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24RW Scott Carpenter & Joiner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24The Carpet Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Brazier Building Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25ADC Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Hydropower Generators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Cleansing Service Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Odd Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Delta Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Paul Beadell Aerial & Satellite Specialist . . . . . . . .28Oven Revival Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Cracknell Pitt-Draffen, Estate Agent . . . . . . . . . .OBC

Little Tweeters!Kids Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Another Pig Tale by Yvonne Fleece . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Health & wellbeingMeraki Hairdressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Solar Flare, Yoga Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 11Rosemary Conley Dieting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Be Flu Savvy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Gozone Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Lesley Hawker Sports Massage Therapy . . . . . . . .11Nikki Durrant Hypnotherapist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Billingshurst Osteopaths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Care Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13AM Beauty Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14JG Holistic Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Keep warm this winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Just Hair @ Mark Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Garden Tweet!Garden View: Short days, or is it long nights! . . . . .31Andrew Gale Tree Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Donnabhán Garden Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34John Potter Winter Garden Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Loxwood Community Gardens Initiative . . . . . . . . .34AR Garden & Tree Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Sussex & Surrey Tree Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Village Nurseries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Clayton-Turner Trees & Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

MotoringMacs Private Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6A-Team Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Paul Berry,Driving Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Saxon Weald, Garages for Rent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Sussex Towing Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37KB Private Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

74, High Street Billingshurst RH14 9QS. www.fowlersonline.co.uk 01403 786787

Keith brings our clients 27 yearsexperience and a record of award-winning client care and attention.

He is a Fellow of the National Association of Estate Agents and is a Qualified Energy Assessor so can advise our clients on energy conservation.

e office is Lori, his wife. You see, Fowlers really is a family firm.

Lori too is the consummate property professional having managed offices in nearby towns and villages working with clients in Southwater, Ashington, Horsham, Arundel and Billingshurst.

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Keith Hutchinson Director, Billingshurst

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Food and drinkEditorial and advertising enquiries:


Chapel Road, Barns Green, West Sussex RH13 0PS. Tel: 01403 730436www.thequeensheadbarnsgreen.co.uk

Traditional17th CenturyVillage Pub

Finest quality beers,ciders and wines

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Accredited in CAMRA Good Beer Guide

Finest quality, original home cooked

food using our home grown and

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Our January Offer20p off one pint of real ale if you show your CAMRA membership card

Live music: 1st Wednesday of every month

Tuesday Quiz Night: Every 3 weeks, please call for dates

The Queens Head, Barns Green

Marmalade& ChocolateShortbreadMETHOD 1. Grease an 18cm x 28cm rectangular baking tin(non-stick is best). Mix the flour, rolled oats andsalt together. You can process them if you want areally fine mix or if you only have normal oats.2. Beat the butter, sugar and orange zest togetheruntil light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the flouruntil the shortbread mixture sticks together insmall clumps.3. Press a little more than half the mixture into thegreased tin. Level and smooth the top. Spread thisbase with the marmalade and sprinkle the roughlychopped dark chocolate over the top. Crumbleover the remaining shortbread mixture then refrigerate for 30 minutes. 4. Preheat the oven to 150°C/Gas Mark 2. Bakeshortbread for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.Allow to cool in the pan and cut into 24 before itcools completely.

INGREDIENTS300g plain flour50g finely ground rolled oats250g unsalted butter (slightly softened and cubed)½-1 tsp salt.110g caster sugarZest of an orange115g good quality orange marmalade100g good quality dark chocolate, roughly chopped

• Milk chocolate can be used instead of dark. The resulting shortbread will be sweeter.

• Lime marmalade can be substituted if you prefer.• Will keep in an airtight container for up to three days.

Preparation time: 20 minutes plus 30 minutes chilling time.Cooking time: 40-45 minutes. Makes 24

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Anew year – a new start.How can you startimproving your diet and

your chances of leading ahealthier lifestyle?One – Eat breakfast! Aftermany hours without food ourbodies need refuelling tobring the blood sugar back upand ensure the brain andmuscles are functioningproperly. Eating breakfastaids concentration andcreates energy. Two – Drink more water. Welose between two and fourlitres of water a day, whichneeds to be replaced.Current advice is to drink sixto eight glasses daily toensure that our brain, bloodand muscles are able tofunction at their best. Three – Eat more fruit andvegetables. Their vitaminsand minerals boost the

immune system, whileantioxidants fight cancer anddisease, and fibre cleansesthe gut. We should eat fiveportions per day. Four – Eat less red meat.Reduce the risk of bowel andother cancers. Health expertssuggest 500g per week (theequivalent of one steak, onepork chop, two sausages anda portion of Bolognesesauce) or 70g per day (threerashes of bacon).Five – Eat moreconsciously. Take time toreally taste and savour thefood in your mouth. Be awareof the textures and flavours –and chances are you willenjoy your food more whileeating less of it!

Remember, you are whatyou eat. Eat healthy, behealthy! Debbie Singh-Bhatti

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Tel: 07920097185www.clayfieldfarm.co.uk

Based in Barns Green

Producing free range pork & grass rearedlamb direct to your door

Amazing New Year Offer!Ever wanted to try some of our meat? Well now

is a good time as we are offering 25% off a quarter of one of our free range, rare breed

x pigs! This will include at least 3 joints, bellyslabs and/or strips and loin rolled, on the boneand/or chops, depending on your preference.

That’s approximately 14 kilos of quality meat foronly £57.75! (meat priced per kilo).

Offer limited to Jan/Feb, subject to availability.

(Please note: As from the New Year we will no longer be openhere at the Farm. Visits are still welcome by appointment only

by calling the number below. Pork and Lamb orders will beunaffected and still welcomed via phone or email.)

View our menu at www.monsoonrestaurant.netMonsoon, 42 High Street, Billingshurst

01403 786636 / 783113

Local delivery service available up to 5 miles (Minimum order £20, Billingshurst £15)

It may be cold outside but you can be assured of a warm welcome at Monsoon

Over the last 15 years Monsoon Indian Restaurant has become one of the most popular restaurants in the area and it’s not diff icult to see why. Not only is the food

superb but the extensive menu offers unrivaled value for money. Occupying one of the most charming buildings in Billingshurst village, Monsoon’s

characterful 15th century oak beams offer an intimate dining experience. In addition to two spacious dining areas there is also a Party Room with an airy feel

due to its conservatory-styleroof and patio doors.

Self-contained with its ownentrance, WC and bar, thisroom is perfect for a birthdaycelebration, Mums Night Out,

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The Charity Concert in aid of CancerResearch, which was held at St Peter adVincula Church, Wisborough Green on 10th

November, was a great success. The concert,which attracted over200 people andwhich raised justunder £1,000 forCancer Research,was in memory ofJohn Bradder andwas organised byhis daughter, ClaireBradder, local fluteand piano teacher.

Compèred by thefabulous JohnFarmer, the nightincluded diversemusicalperformances fromthe WisboroughGlee Choir,Nicholas Scott –tenor, Sam Rippin, a local guitarist, and ClaireBradder – flutist and pianist and conductor of thechoir.

The Wisborough Glee Choir opened the nightwith an arrangement of Adele’s Make You Feel MyLove and went on to sing another five numbers,which included uplifting songs from The Beatlesand the classic gospel song, Something Inside SoStrong by Labi Saffri. The choir is made up ofaround 14 members and was formed about sixmonths ago by Claire Bradder. It consists mainly ofladies from the village who all enjoy singing for funand rehearse weekly on Tuesday evenings at theScout Hut in the village.

A real highlight of the evening was to hear thebeautiful voice of Nicholas Scott, an up andcoming tenor who is currently studying at theRoyal Academy of Music in London where he has

been awarded theprestigious Sir EltonJohn Scholarshipand ABRSMscholarship.Nicholas sung avaried amount ofrepertoire on thenight, whichincluded famousarias by Handel,Mozart and Donizettiand the now famousO Sole Mio (Just OneCornetto!). Nicholaswill be singing atGlyndebourneOpera House thiscoming summer.

The remainder ofthe evening consisted of performances by ClaireBradder who recently graduated from King’sCollege London with a BMus (Hons) music degree.While at King’s she also studied flute at the RoyalAcademy of Music under Professor Patricia Morris.Performances included a virtuosic piece ofMendelssohn on the piano and the famousConcertino by Chaminade on the flute. Claire alsosung and performed as a two-some with Sam Rippinon guitar, who also lives in Wisborough Green. Theacoustic duo played popular songs by David Gray, Norah Jones, Coldplay and Adele.

If you would like to join the Wisborough Glee Choir,please email Claire Bradder: [email protected]

Charity ConcertWisborough Green, 10th November

Some of the Wisborough Green Glee Choir. Left to right: Carla March, SarahTulip, Anna Meanock, Cecilia Smith, Linda Taylor, Claire Bradder (owner of thekitchen!), Jo Clark and Di Patterson

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Health and wellbeingEditorial and advertising enquiries:


Most of us know that certain groups ofpeople should visit their GP for a flu jab:the elderly, diabetics, asthmatics, etc.

What many people don’t realise is that even ifyou don’t fall into one of the ‘at risk’ categories aflu jab is still a sensible precaution. You’ll have topay, but it’s inexpensive (generally under £10)and many pharmacists administer the vaccine ontheir premises so you won’t have to book anappointment with your GP or take time off work.

Why might an otherwise healthy personrequest a flu vaccine? Well, seasonal flu isa substantial and unpleasant illness, farworse than the common cold, with whichit’s sometimes confused. Flu generallyrequires a week or so off work to recoverand can trigger other conditions likebronchitis or pneumonia.

The average person with flu (or, morecorrectly, influenza) infects one or two otherpeople through sneezing, coughing andtouch. If you work with the general public, ina shop for example, you are more at risk ofbeing exposed to the virus so you mightconsider a flu jab a worthwhile precaution.A business owner may consider the impact

a week off sick would have on his business andopt to protect himself or herself for that reason.

Children are much more likely to pick up andpass on bugs as they are in such close proximityto each other all day. For this reason teachersand parents might think it wise to have a jab.

Flu jabs are generally safe unless you have anallergy to eggs or have had a previous allergicreaction to a shot. So discuss protecting yourselfwith your pharmacist today. Sarah Davey

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As a sports massage therapist I know thatsports massage benefits everyone –not justsports people. However, the majority of

people seem to think that you have to have sorepainful injuries as a result of sportingactivity to justify having one. Not so –it’s very easy for anyone to earn asports massage; simply choose atleast one of the following tips to ensurethat your muscles, ligaments andtendons become stiff and sore so youcan book your well-deserved sportsmassage with a clear conscience…1) Pay no attention to your posture

all day, every day.2) Slouch in front of the TV and only

move if absolutely necessary i.e.to reach for a cup of tea or theremote. For best results ask otherfamily members to fetch and carry for you sothat you stay in the same position for as longas possible giving ample time for muscles tostiffen.

3) Always lean forward as much as possiblewhen doing a very repetitive activity such ascomputer work or ironing. Ignore the positionof your head, neck and shoulders and makesure that your stomach is sagging.

4) Never sit in a chair or car seat properly(includes bar stools).

5) Take up running. This is especially effective if youhaven’t run since your schooldays and/or you

run with someone younger and fitter.6) Play two rounds of competitive

golf after a long break.7) Take a long haul economy flight.8) Hold a wriggling child on your

hip or better still give them apiggyback or shoulder ride (worksbest with children who never seemto tire).

9) Make a New Year’s resolution toget fit and then try out the newpiece of exercise equipment yougot for Christmas. Don’t read theinstructions and don’t hold back.

10) Buy a horse.Now that you are stiff and sore you can book your

sports massage with me with pride, knowing that youhave genuinely earned it.

I look forward to sorting you out! Happy New Year!

Lesley Hawker BSc (Hons), Dip PT (Diploma in PersonalTraining) IIST (International Institute of Sports Therapists)01403 753904 or 07957 003902Email: [email protected]

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Hobbies / Health and wellbeingEditorial and advertising enquiries:


NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: SAVE A LIFE!Come along to the next session at

Billingshurst Community and Conference CentreFRIDAY 11th JANUARY2pm-4.30pm & 5.30-8pm

To book an appointment please call 0300 123 23 23

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Eat healthily, start exercising, get more sleep…As you list your usual New Year resolutions,why not add in something fun for once?

January is the perfect time to lift your spirits out of awinter slump by starting a new hobby, and therehave never been so many activities to try.

To narrow down your choice, think about whatyou’d like to add your life. Do you want to meet morepeople? Be more active? Learn askill? Get creative? You maywant to develop something thatyou are already interested in, ortry something completely new.

Look around to find out what’sgoing on. Your adult educationcentre and library will be able tohelp, and you’ll find information incafés, newsagents, communitycentres and local magazines.

If you were inspired by the 2012Olympics, you could try a new sport or exerciseclass, but getting fit doesn’t have to mean sport.Why not follow the Strictly contestants and samplethe benefits of ballroom dancing or Zumba, or simplyaim to get out more and enjoy the countryside?

Geocaching is an exciting new outdoor activity thatthe whole family can enjoy. It’s essentially a high-tech treasure hunt. Another new trend is roller derby– a fast-paced contact sport where teams race to lapthe opposition as they skate around the track.

If you fancy using your mind more than your body,

you could learn a new language in preparation for aforeign holiday perhaps. Or build on an existinginterest by joining a photography class or book group.

Music can reduce stress and improve your mood,so why not dust off that instrument you haven’ttouched for years and join an amateur orchestra?Choirs are increasingly popular and you’re sure tofind a range of musical styles available.

Crafts have had a real boostlately, with knitting and sewinggroups setting up all over thecountry. Jewellery and card-makingare also satisfying. You can getstarted quite cheaply and pick upthe basics quickly. The bonus isthat you get to keep the end result,or give it as a gift. You also havethe potential to earn money byselling your creations.

Increased access to computers means that wecan get involved in a whole host of new communitieswithout even leaving the house. Many of us enjoyresearching our family trees and finding the factsbehind our memories. It’s also easy to use socialnetworks to track down old school friends andcolleagues that we’ve lost touch with.

And if none of these is for you, how about horse-riding, metal detecting, wine-tasting, line-dancing, magic tricks, car restoration, model-making,flying, bee-keeping, home baking… the list really is endless! Alex Brown

New year, new hobby

From taking up a musical instrument to taking up a glider, learning a new hobby can reaslise your dream. The sky’s the limit!

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A caring approach to your health

Billingshurst Osteopaths pinpoint the cause of your condition and offer detailed treatment plans for a range of skeletal and muscular conditions including:

Back, neck and/or shoulder pain Joint and muscle pain Headache or migraine Sports injuries Pain related to motor accidents Pregnancy related pain Arthritic concerns Postural problems Babies with persistent crying,

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Spots, stripes, flowers or leopard print –wellington boots are no longer reserved forfarmers, they’ve become a fashionable

footwear essential. People have been wearing boots to keep their

feet warm and dry for thousands of years. Theearliest snow boots were discovered on anancient iceman thought to be 5,000 years old,and were made from bearskin, tree bark anddeer pelts.

Of course, the welly as we know it is namedafter the Duke of Wellington. He asked hisshoemakers to adapt the hessian boots worn bymen in the mid-18th century so that they werewaterproof, and provided more protection inbattle. They designed a leather boot that had alow heel and fitted closely to the leg. Meanwhile,the industrial manufacture of rubber was beingdeveloped, and an American called Henry LeeNorris founded the North British RubberCompany in Scotland. Now known as HunterBoot Ltd, the factory made the first rubberwellingtons which became popular with farmers.

Production rapidly increased during World WarOne, when the WarOffice asked Hunterto make boots thatwould keep themen’s feet dry in thetrenches. Again inWorld War Two, thefactory supplied theboots for Britishforces working inflooded conditions.

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If you need a new pair of boots this winter,here is a quick round-up of what to look for:l Cheaper wellies tend to be made from PVC.

These are fine for occasional wear, but theycan make your feet sweat and are not veryhardwearing.

l 100% rubber boots are more expensive, butwill last longer.

l Boots lined with neoprene will keep your feetreally warm.

l With cotton-lined boots, you can decidewhether or not you need to wear socks forextra warmth.

l If you have wide calves, look for wellies with awaterproof gusset so you can adjust the fit.

l Some wellies have special treads to makethem more suitable for walking long distances.

l Snow boots have a thick rubber sole, a lacedupper, and often a fleece collar around the top.Of course, when you get home from your walk

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The Earth Hums in BFlat – Mari StrachanGwenni Morgan istwelve, and every nightshe flies in her sleep –over the town and thesurrounding countryside,looking down on familiarand not so familiarscenes. She thinks sheremembers flying whileawake as a small child,but somehow she haslost the ability to do so,no matter how hard she

tries. And she daren’t try too hard, because Mamdoesn’t like any reminders that Gwenni mightnot be the same as everyone else. Set in ruralWales in the 1950s, Strachan’s debut novelfollows Gwenni as the disappearance of a localman begins a chain of events, which revealsome of the secrets that lie under the surface ofeveryday life.

The novel works in a number of ways. On theone hand, it is at times a darkly comic portrayalof small town Wales. On the other, it is a storyabout families, their secrets and the after-effectsof war. What holds these strands together isGwenni herself as narrator, who sees more thanshe understands, and whose innocence iscaptured perfectly in Strachan’s oftenunderstated prose style.

The supporting characters are equally welldrawn – from highly strung Mam, to kind,patient Tada, from the mysterious Aunty Lol, toAlwenna, Gwenni’s best friend, old beyond heryears and ‘with no shame!’ Although thesolution to the main mystery of the story is clear

to the reader from the outset, Strachan holdsback just enough to keep us guessing at theother strands which she brings together for theconclusion – I guarantee she will keep youreading until the end.

Clown – Quentin BlakeCan you tell a story without words? Well,Quentin Blake can, and in Clown he does.

The book consists entirely of illustrations, inBlake’s well loved and instantly recognisablestyle. Our hero, Clown, finds himself thrown intothe dustbin, along with a number of other toys.He escapes, dusts himself off, and sets out tofind someone who can help him to rescue hisfriends. Along the way he finds himself in a fancy

dress competition,entertaining a ratherfierce looking dog, andpossibly finding himself ahome – all withoutwords.

The beauty of thestory is that whileBlake’s illustrationscarry the narrativeforward, the reader canchoose their own wayof telling it. No twoversions are ever thesame, as each child

brings to the book their own language andrhythms. Clown himself is wonderfullyexpressive, and the pictures are enough to haveyou laughing out loud in several places.

An absolutely marvellous book, which everychild should read – and which every adult willenjoy too.

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Abeautiful girl, a dashing prince, some uglystepsisters, a fairy godmother and a glassslipper. All that and some really special

surprises!It’s Panto time again! and the Barns Green

Players arerehearsing inpreparation foranother greatshow. This year’sPantomime isCinderella andonce again thecast andbackstage creware preparing yetanotherblockbusterproduction withlots of newsurprises for you.

There will be atotal of 7 showsperformed overtwo weekends inthe Barns GreenVillage Hall thisJanuary. Theshows will be onFriday 18th(evening),Saturday 19th(afternoon andevening), Sunday 20th (afternoon), Friday25th (evening), and Saturday 26th (afternoonand evening).

Warren Blanchard is directing the productionand is extremely excited about this year’sproduction, “Cinderella is one of the classicPantomime stories but I hope I can bring somenew twists to this production to make it as much

fun and as entertaining as possible. The cast andcrew are very keen to match and improve on thevery high standards that we have set ourselvesand we look forward to as many people aspossible coming to see the shows”.

The shows areaimed at all agesalthough theafternoonperformances areparticularlysuitable for thevery youngestchildren. Thereare singalongsand sweets for thekids andopportunities forthe audience tojoin in with the fun.For the eveningperformancesthere is a licensedbar serving avariety of alcoholicand soft drinks aswell as sweets.

The afternoonperformancesbegin at 2pm andeveningperformances at7.30pm.

If you are regulars at the Barns Green Players’pantos you will know just what a good show theyput on and if you haven’t been before you are in for a real treat.

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Tony Sanders is a self-taught artist who hasdrawn and painted all his life. Now retiredfrom his profession of Chartered Surveyor,

he is able todevote moretime to hisbeloved hobby.

Concentratingon landscapes,Tony uses themedia ofwatercolour, oilcolour, and lineand wash toproduce colourful pictures of the everydayscenes around his West Sussex home and all theplaces he visits.

Tony always carries his sketching materialswith him and has painted in many other countriesincluding France, Germany, Poland, Russia,

Hungary, Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia,Malaysia, Nepal, India, Hong Kong, Japan, NewZealand and East Africa.

Tony’s otherhobby is alifelong interestin railways andthis has led tospecialising inpainting railwaysubjectsincluding thehistoricalreconstructionof railway

scenes of yesteryear with all the necessaryresearch that this involves.

So come along and view Tony’s atmosphericpaintings at Kirdford village Stores.Sue Ransley: (01403) 820360Tony Sanders: [email protected]

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SALE! No matter where you look or whereyou go, the message at this time of the yearis the same: Now is the time to bag yourself

a bargain. Yet even though buying items in thesales can make your hard-earned cash go further,please remember that you are still spendingmoney, not saving it! Here are a few tips forgetting the best possible deals without ending upwith buyer’s remorse!

First of all, do your homework before the salesstart. visit your favourite shops and pick out theitems that you really want to buy, and even trythem on beforehand. Make a list and stick to it.Then, when the shopsopen you can make abeeline for the items youwant without wastingtime, and risking life andlimb battling with ahundred other shopperswho are elbowing theirway through the pile ofreduced items!

Alternatively, why notshop online? Still do theresearch, but buy in thecomfort of your homewithout having to wrestleyour way through a busystore. Online shopsusually give someindication of stock levels.If they only have a fewitems left then makeyour purchase at thebeginning of the sale,but if there are plenty,why not wait a week orso to see if the pricedrops further?

When deciding what to buy in the sales, don’tchoose anything that you wouldn’t be tempted topay full price for. If you don’t love it, don’t buy it –or you could end up with something you won’twear and it will end up being a complete waste ofmoney – no matter how much you ‘saved’compared with the usual price!

When tempted to buy something, ask yourselfwhether you already have something like it in yourwardrobe at home. If you do, it begs the question,do you really need it? You might have a penchantfor a particular style or colour, but honestly, howmany black pencil skirts do you really need?!

That said, it is muchbetter to buy items thatyou can add to yourcapsule wardrobe than itis to snap up a statementjacket, or bizarre shirt,that will only team up withone or two pieces in yourclothing collection – evenit does have 50% off!Stick with classic,timeless designs in tonalcolours that suit your skintype, and in styles thatflatter your body shape.Choose neutral colourswhich can be dressed upor down with colourfulaccessories and yourclothes will go muchfurther!

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Remembrance Sunday is the day traditionally putaside to remember all those who have paid theultimate sacrifice for the peace and freedom we

enjoy today. Remembrance Day and the Two MinuteSilence have been observed since theend of the First World War.

On Sunday 11th November membersof the local branch of the Royal BritishLegion and their many supporters fromthe local community, marched throughBillingshurst village.

The Billingshurst Parade was led fromFrenches Mead by branch President andChairman, Colin Banks, to hold a Serviceof Remembrance at the War Memorial,outside St Mary’s Church.

The Service of Remembrance at StMary’s Church was officiated over by thenew Bishop of Horsham, Bishop Mark Sowerby.

Many locals turned out to see the procession ofRoyal British Legionaries as a large contingent ofScout and Guide Association members paradedthrough the village. The parade salute was received byJohn Jones, Honorary Secretary of the local branch ofthe Royal British Legion and Paul Berry, Chairman ofBillingshurst Parish Council.

The Royal British Legion is the UK’sleading charity providing financial, social andemotional support to millions who haveserved or are currently serving in the Armed Forces,

and their dependants. They are probablybest known for their role as the nation’scustodian of Remembrance and for thePoppy Appeal, which they organiseannually. Sue Kingston, vice President ofthe local Royal British Legion Branch, ledthe Poppy Appeal collectors with pride inthe Billingshurst procession.

The British public holds great affectionand respect for its Armed Forces. Much ofthe money raised by the Poppy Appealgoes to fund Poppy Support, the Legion’srange of welfare services which supportthose who have served and continue to

serve in the British Armed Forces.Today, with troops on duty in Iraq, Afghanistan and

other trouble spots around the world, acts ofRemembrance, like the one that took place inBillingshurst are as poignant as ever.Colin Banks, Billingshurst Branch President. (01403) 786761

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Another pig taleOnce upon a time on a small farm near Billingshurst …

Despite all Twiglet’s efforts, Humphrey and Dottiegot ‘married’ soon enough.

However, Nanny and Anne decided to moveTwiglet and Dottie across the sheep paddock to thenew Ladies Pen that Grandadhad made. Anne works inLondon so Sally, Bill and Nannyhad to do the moving.

“I don’t think it will happen,”said Sally doubtfully but despiteher misgivings they got food, putthe electric fence down, andmanaged to imprison Humphreyin the small side pen. He was notpleased. He tried to lift the gateas he had so many other times inthe other farm but all he achievedthis time was a zap from theelectric fence. He had no choicebut to stand and watched thedrama unfolding. The humans opened the gate to thesheep paddock. Twiglet dashed through, eager foradventure but Dottie wouldn’t budge.

Sally held the food while Bill and Nanny got behindDottie and tried to push her over to the gate. Nope,she didn’t want to go, thank you very much. Bill andNanny dodged and weaved to no avail, Dottie wouldnot go out of the gate. To Humphrey’s amusement,Nanny’s wellington boot got stuck in the mud. Her footcame free and landed in the mud. “Oops,” she said,and put her wellie back on. Just then Dottie came upbeside her and gave her a nudge. Oops again, downinto the mud she went. Nanny just lay there laughing.

Finally, after Nanny was back on her feet and Billhad stopped puffing, they decided to leave Dottie andjust move Twiglet who, despite initially wanting anadventure in the big sheep paddock, now wanted to goback in with her mother. Sally shut the gate so shecouldn’t. She was going to move THIS TIME. So afterchasing her all over the sheep paddock Sally finallycornered her against the fence. Then Bill and Nanny,with the help of some special pig moving boardsherded her along three fences and into her new penand ark. She wasn’t entirely happy but she did have

Hettie and her babies next door to keep her company. In the meantime, Humphrey and Dottie settled down

contentedly like an old married couple. But it wasn’tlong before Humphrey decided to get amorous again.

He started to follow her around.“Go away,” she said and

walked, squelching hock deep inthe mud.

“But I want you,” pleadedHumphrey. He smooched up toher and rubbed his face againsther. But she wasn’t having it.She grunted and moved,grunted and moved, andgrunted and moved. After thishad gone on for some time,Humphrey got a little hot underthe collar and pursued her evenmore. He pushed her in themud. He then herded her into

their ark and kept her in there. He wouldn’t let her out.He brought her little presents of straw and gruntedlovingly at her. For a whole day this went on. In themiddle of the night Nanny could hear squeals andgrunts and crashing sounds. She went out with hertrusty torch to make sure nothing awful washappening. But no, Humphrey was just chasing Dottiearound and Dottie was just keeping on running away.And making dreadful noises along with it.

The next morning Sally announced they hadn’tcome out for breakfast and despite her experience shewas a bit worried. Anne had slept through all thecommotion and went off work next morning. Nannyrang her at work. “Can you put something on the forum?” she asked.

Anne laughed, “I don’t think so,” she said. “Justseparate them.”

“Hmmm, easier said than done,” muttered Nanny.The next thing, Sally reported that Humphrey had

barred the door of the ark with a pallet, but she hadmoved it away and now they were both quietly eatingbreakfast. Peace descended and the sun was shining.For now any way…Yvonne Fleece Photo: Grahame Pearson

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BEAT is always looking for new members to help the groupprovide more cover. The role is incredibly interesting andrewarding and is a great way to help people in the area youlive; you may even literally save a life! Could you provide covera few hours per week, either from home or work? Full trainingis given and all equipment is supplied by BEAT, a registered

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BEAT also sets up Public Access Defibrillators in thecommunity; to date the group has set up ten. BEAT also offerstraining sessions to local clubs and groups in basic life supportsuch as how to carry out effective CPR. We would like to seeas many members of the public trained in CPR as possible.

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When selecting the idealLBD for your shape, payattention to the cut, style andlength.

Petite frames look good inshort dresses – they elongatethe legs – but if you want yourLBD to last more than aseason or two the mostenduring, universally flatteringlength is around the knee.

If you have a large chest,try a square, v-shaped orwrap neckline, and avoid puffysleeves that will add

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The excitement of Christmas is over, and thedecorations which have adorned our homesfor the past month are gone. I don’t know

about you, but the house always seems so bareand empty in January. Maybe it’s because it wasfilled with cards, people and festive clutter forslightly longer than it should have been! It’s notonly the inside space though, as the garden lookspretty bleak too right now. There won’t be any sign

of life out there for ages yet, as the frozen soil,heavy frosts and possibly snow mean that plantsand animals are, quite rightly, still dormant. I oftenwonder whether humans were also meant tohibernate, as we indulge our natural instincts tosnuggle up in warm spaces, eat stodgy food andsleep more.

The daylight hours may be short, but they arelengthening slowly, and it’s the slight change innight length which causes plants to begin toawaken. Plants use a variety of ways in which torespond to their environmental conditions, andseem much better at it than people. It’s becausethey can’t just slip on a coat, turn up the heating, orturn on a tap for a drink, that plants have evolvedvery clever ways to survive.

You may ask yourself how a plant knows whenit’s time to wake up, when to flower and when tolose their leaves, and it’s an interesting question, ifa little too scientific for some. It’s all to do with aplants circadian clock, which responds and

stimulates changes basedon the number of light/darkhours in any 24-hour period. Asthe plant registers the slightincrease in daylight hours (or morecorrectly the decrease in dark hours),responses such as flowering or leaf fall canoccur. Plants use other methods too such asvernalisation, whereby bulbs for example, need

a certain period ofcold in order toflower.

Plant biology is areally interestingtopic, and learningwhy plants respondthe way they do canhelp to develop anunderstanding aboutwhere they willthrive. A littleeducation in thisdepartment will helpincrease yourchances of successwith plants. If all thathas just confusedyou don’t worry, nexttime you are given aplant, just pop it inanywhere, and if itdies… well, at least

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What has been happening in the LoxwoodCommunity Gardens since the lastupdate in May 2012’s Village Tweet?

There have been many changes and somepretty exciting additions. Firstly, we are now theproud owners of a magnificent oak sculpture,some three metres tall, in our Diamond JubileeGarden (see photos). This sculpture has beenspecifically designed to reflect some of thewildlife and theflora and faunathat can be foundaround the villageof Loxwood.

At the base ofthe sculpture is anotter swimmingaround in theWey and ArunCanal. Movingupwards we thenhave a badgerpopping his headout of his set andperched at the very top we have a beautiful barnowl who is keeping a beady eye on what ishappening in Station Road. Between these thereare some fantastic carvings of a honeycomb withbees, butterflies and a primrose, along with theyear 2012 to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee.

We would like to thank David Lucas of theWoodland Centre in West Hoathley, Sussex, forhis fantastic chainsaw carving.

Not only do we have a new sculpture but overthe summer months we have built a Bug Hotelknown as the Loxwood Ritz. Now this isestablished it will be attracting many bugs andbeasties.We have also added two bespokecompost bins which have already been put togood use. Once the compost is mature, we willuse this on our raised beds and on our borders.

Our raised beds have been a real successproducing a rich harvest from a very small area.We have produced many courgettes, a goodnumber of Lollo Rosso and Iceburg lettucesalong with some spring onions.The raised herbgarden has also produced an excellent harvest ofmint, thyme, chives, rosemary and chervil. All ofthis produce is available to anybody who wouldlike to take the trouble to harvest it, as it is for

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The layoutand the designof this valuablecommunity areais evolving astime passes.The originalshrub bordersare now startingto mature,allowing us tomove some of

the shrubs into other parts of the garden. Wehave now extended our borders and plantedmany new shrubs and herbaceous plants alongwith over 700 spring flowering bulbs.

What of the future? We are about to install aninformation board which will allow us to thanklocal organisations and individuals who havesupported us to make this possible. This boardwill include details of our work-party dates andcontact details to allow as many people aspossible to join our organisation.

We will be adding another seating area and araised bed for growing vegetables as well asproviding a play area for younger children whichwill include a log circle on bark chippings. Graham Moore, Chairman, LCGI

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Make sure fresh wateris available. It’simportant for drinking andbathing – and ensure it’snot frozen.

Once you’ve created awelcoming environmentit’s time to sit back andtake part in The BigGarden Birdwatch runby the RSPB (RoyalSociety for the Protectionof Birds). Spend one hourrecording how many birdsand which species visit

your garden on either the 26th or 27th of Januaryand submit your results online at the addressbelow. Not only will the results will be analysedand published on the site but you’ll get the warmglow that comes from knowing you’ve done yourbit for bird conservation.www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch. Sarah DaveyPhoto: Goldfinch in the Village Tweet garden by Grahame Pearson

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Iwould venture a guess that the question I have askedin the title above is not exactly very high on yourpriorities at the present time.The festivities of Christmas are still circling in the fog

of your minds and the cold that pervades the daysahead makes the insect buzzing balmy days of summerseem a long way off. But, none the less I do ask again.What’s the good of Wasps?

I have serious doubts that many of you would thinkthat they have any redeeming features at all so I canhear you saying, “What the devil is he waffling on aboutblasted wasps for in the middle of winter?” Well, it justso happens that that’s the way my brain works (I blamethe brandy) and when I was trying to think of somethingto look forward to in the months ahead, this is what Icame up with. So, the wasp…

Wasps have a marvellous ability to be where weleast expect them to be, and when we subsequentlystumble upon them we humans have a unique courseof action. We panic. Now, this insect is small, an inchlong perhaps. Yes, it does carry a weapon in its netherregions but with its rugby jersey on full display, it hasissued as much warning as it possibly can. So why dowe step back and invite her to continue on her way? Dowe hell… We hit the flail button. Arms twirl and flap likedemented windmills in a hurricane, and heads andbodies contort in valiant efforts to avoid the startledinsect. Is it out to get us? Is its aim in life to skewer uswith its Tail-end-Charlie weapon? I don’t really think so.A wasp has a short life ahead of it and I would suggestbattling as big a lump of whirling flesh is well down onits list of priorities.

So what does it do that we should be grateful for?Well, the Queen wasp starts her brood off in the earlysummer all on her own. She makes the first cells of hernest and from these first hatchings thenest is gradually increased in size andnumbers. Once off the ground andrunning, out go the foragers seekingfood for the young that are developingin the nest. Here they go for thosecaterpillars and pests that are infestingyour garden plants; these they take

back to feed the growing brood. That’s one that we owethem anyway.

Once the fruits of the late summer start to ripen wecan’t really blame them if they move over to the sweetsugars that are there for the taking. They do present aproblem for the harvesters here as they seem to getvery drunk on the juices of the fruit and many a handhas received a surprise wallop as a dozy insect resentsbeing groped by a picker’s finger.

Personally, they are my best friend in the glasshousewhere we grow our grapes. The problem is that someof the grapes can burst deep within the centre of thegrowing bunches. Often by the time they are spottedthe whole bunch can be a rotting mess. My friends thewasps can smell out these juicy fruits and they literallyscour out the burst fruit and just leave a harmless driedouter skin behind. Stops me having to use sprays toboot!

By the way. Have you ever tried catching them forfun with just your fingers? No? When we were kids wewould spend hours down at the runner beans havingcompetitions as to who could catch the most. Did youknow that if you manage to get hold of a wasps twowings at the same time, between your thumb andforefinger, its abdomen is just too long for it to be ableto bend it over and sting you? Try it. Go on, I dare you.We did sometimes fail and grasped only one wing, andthen it’s a question of who is the faster. Yells of painwould signify we were often the slower of the two.

I would add here you should refrain from trying thistechnique on bees. Their body is much shorter than thewasps resulting in them having no problem whatsoeverof inflicting quick retribution. Bees though are morereluctant to sting as they will die for their action. Oldblack and yellow jersey boy though can keep jabbing ithome as long as he sees fit to.

So, I know we find them a nuisance, and I know thatmany have a dread of these colourful creatures. But, allthe same, try to have some sympathy for them. They

were, like most creatures, put here fora purpose. It’s just that you may haveto try and look harder to see thatreason.

There, don’t you feel better forknowing such things? No? Oh well,c’est la vie. Roll on the summer. Happy New Year. John Nash

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Just as I thought everything was slowingdown for Christmas we have had the mostawful event ever on the

farm. Our young gilt Lottie gavebirth to 14 piglets on her firstlitter which is fantastic for asaddleback pig.

However, Mr Fox also spottedthem and the following morning Iwas picking up all but five ofthem with their innards rippedout and strewn all over the place.We have seen lots of foxes overthe years and have had a few chicken attackswhen our security lapsed but never piglets. Thepoor mum was so traumatised that she got upsetwith us removing the dead ones. She did calmdown after a couple of days and is raising herremaining five very well; one of the little ones didget injured in the commotion and is still walkingwith a limp. It also prompted a long “to shoot ornot to shoot” fox debate on Facebook to whichpeople fell firmly into two camps!

I appreciate the above is distressing, but Ihope it serves as a warning for Village Tweet

readers with piglets to be extra vigilant.Jimmy the ram seems to ‘no longer be very

busy’ and so we assume all ourladies are in lamb ready forFebruary/March. Unlike the pigs,we don’t scan our sheep toconfirm a pregnancy and thishas proved OK for us in the pastwith all sheep giving birth everyyear. Our sheep were tupped(mated with) in a relatively mildweather period from the 14thSeptember and so the growing

lambs will be more at risk to the Schmallenbergvirus than those tupped after the frosts /ice whenthe midges would have been dormant. As wedidn’t have a case of Schmallenberg disease in2012 we have to assume that they have noimmunity and so we will be on tenterhooks againthis year. It’s fun this farming lark!

The next WSSC meeting is a talk onbeekeeping which is always popular, held at theBrinsbury campus on 30th January if you arethinking of joining us.Michaela Giles www.tedfoldcottagefarm.co.uk

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Open Office is also very useful if you have Wordbut not the latest version. Using Open Office youcan open a .docx file (i.e. the latest version) andretrosave it as .doc thereby enabling it be openedin older versions of Word. The same applies toother Microsoft applications such as Excel.

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There are a multitude of other free softwaretitles that you can use. Google Picasa is a greatphoto viewer and basic photo editor. VLC is a greatapp which enables you to play pretty well anyvideo regardless of what app it was created in. Ifyou want to dabble in sound try Audacity; it gives aprofessional touch to your recordings. Podcastingenthusiasts use it to record, edit, mix, and savesound on their PCs. They may even make entiredownloadable shows that sound almost as good asa professional production.

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With winter well and truly here the long darknights present ideal cover for thieves.Horse owners should take every possible

precaution to keep their animals and equipmentsafe and secure. Nothing is more inconvenient thanhaving equipment stolen and having a horse stolenis one of the most devastating things that couldhappen to an owner.

Many stable yards are easy pickings for thieves,being tucked away in ruralareas often with no closeneighbours. Horses thriveon routine but so dothieves, so try to vary yourroutine a little maybepopping by the yard on theway home from thesupermarket or a night out.This way if thieves arewatching they will never besure of the exact times thatowners will turn up to theyard and may look for an easier target. If you haveclose neighbours ask if they would mind keeping aneye on things while you are not around – don’tforget to buy them a nice bottle of something atChristmas! A large free-roaming guard dog is also auseful deterrent.

Make a note of the registration numbers of anysuspicious vehicles, particularly those being drivenslowly or with a towing bracket fitted.

Be especially careful when selling a horse orequipment; it’s not unheard of for thieves to go to a‘viewing’ only to come back later and clear out theyard after being shown where everything is kept.

Make sure tack rooms are secure. Insurancecompanies often insist on approved locks and barson any windows before you can make a claim forstolen tack – check the small print. CCTV is a verygood deterrent and even dummy cameras or a signcan be enough to put off an opportunist thief. Alsothink about investing in an alarm system if yourstables are close to your home – most DIY systemsare affordable and easy to install.

Join your local horse watch group; they are amine of information on security and often organisetack-marking days so you can get tack and otherequipment security marked and registered for aminimal fee. Most police forces also have an equineand rural crimes liaison officer; keep their number tohand and report any suspicious activity immediately.

Social media is also a fantastic way of keepingothers informed of any suspicious activity in thearea.

Rugs are very expensive these days and it’s not

unheard of for these to be stolen off the horse’sback. One way of deterring a would-be thief is topaint a postcode onto the rug rendering it difficult tosell on.

Electric fence energisers are also very easilystolen. Invest in a security box for your unit, wellworth the money and often the battery can be fittedinside as well.

Trailers are a big favourite on the thieves list. Fitan insurance-approvedwheel clamp and a hitchlock to your trailer (seephoto). If possible keep itbehind a locked gate.Trailers can be registeredwith the EquipmentRegister so if the worsthappens and the trailer islater found it can bereturned to its rightfulowner. The Datatag systemis also worth looking at,

where a tag bearing the rightful owner’s details isfitted to the trailer in a hidden place.

Protecting your horse from theft is becomingmuch easier with the deterrents now available toowners. Freezemarking is a very popular method, itis done by holding super cold markers on thehorse’s skin which causes the hair to fall out andgrow back white leaving a visible mark, with light-coloured horses the marker is held on for a littlelonger leaving a bald mark. The whole process ishumane and painless to the horse.

Microchipping is now compulsory for all foalsover six months of age. Although there is no visibledeterrent it is becoming harder to pass on horsesthat have been microchipped.

Hoof branding is another form of identification butis not very popular now due to having to have themarks redone frequently as the hoof grows.

Whichever system you choose, details need to beupdated on the relevant database for change ofownership or any change of owner’s details suchas contact telephone numbers or address.

Hopefully you will not become a victim of crime. Happy New Year!Jeanette Douglas. SQP, Qualified Horse Adviser. SPR Centre. www.sprcentre.co.uk

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Saturday the 9th of February Elsie & Norm’s Macbeth– from the theatre folk who brought us Inspector Drake and theBlack Widow in November 2011.

Fed up with playing Trivial Pursuit and watching television re-runs,Elsie & Norm decide to go for a bit of culture and stage someShakespeare in their living room (as you do). Of course, it needsa bit of re-writing, which is no problem for Norm following hisattempts at prose in the Pigeon Breeders’ Gazette, but it’s a bit ofa push with the two of them playing all those characters –although two kilt-clad toy pandas play Banquo and his son…

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

Every Mon Wisborough Green Short Mat Bowls Club. Village Hall. Mons 2.30-4.30pm, Weds 7-9pm. New& Weds Members and Visitors welcome. £2.50 per session (includes Tea/Coffee & biscuits). Trial session free

for newcomers. Further information from www.wisboroughgreen.org or contact Keith Carter on 01403700502

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

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

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

phone (01403) 788080

Every Weds Horsham Accordion Band. Practises in Slinfold Chapel from 7.30-9.30pm. Varied repertoire. BandLeader Mags Fisher tel: (01403) 790717 or email: [email protected]

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

Every Thurs Wildlife walkabouts. RSPB Pulborough Brooks Nature Reserve, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL.. 10am-12 noon. These gentle rambles are an ideal introduction to the reserve and its varied habitatsand wildlife, taking in the seasonal delights on the brooks or on our heathland trail. £4 per person (£2 for RSPB members). Visitor Centre: (01798) 875851

Every Thurs HDC Health Walk. Billingshurst. Meet Library car-park, Billingshurst, 2¼ miles, flat, easy. Free, justturn up at 11am. Jean (01403) 786201

Every Sat Indoor table top sale and market. Ansell’s Yard, Kirdford Road, Wisborough Green, RH14 0DD.10am-2pm. No entrance fee. Tables £5 (must be pre-booked). Tel: (01403) 700633 or 07798 941940

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

2 Jan to The ART WALL at Kirdford Village Stores presents an exhibition by Tony Sanders OBE.4 Feb Landscapes and railway art. Sue Ransley, tel: (01403) 820360. See page 26

3 Jan Keith Robinson, a tutor with Sussex University will speak on Anglo Saxon Sussex. ‘Are theDark Ages really so dark?’ Billingshurst Community & Conference Centre. 7.30pm. BillingshurstLocal History Society. Gillian Knight (01403) 784101

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

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

5 Jan Evershed Arts Folk Club. Chris Davies and Greg Harper. Floor singers very welcome. 8pm. £3.www.evershedarts.blogspot.co.uk

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

7-31 Jan Fishers Farm ‘Indoor Only’ Pass. Fishers Farm Park, Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, RH14 0EG. For those chilly days when the children need some exciting indoor entertainment! Adults£1, children (age 2-plus) £5. Tel: (01403) 700063 or www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk. See ad on page 17

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

9 Jan HDC Health Walk. Bax Castle, Two Mile Ash Road, 5¼ miles to the South, mostly flat, some stiles,may be mud. Free, just turn-up in pub car-park at 10am. No dogs. Tony (01403) 269232

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

10 Jan Billingshurst WI Meeting. Talk by Graham Sharp: ‘Beautiful British Columbia.’ St Mary’s Room.2.15pm. Visitors welcome. Hazel Gantley (Secretary) (01403) 784175

10 Jan Regular bingo evening in aid of the Mary How Trust for Cancer Prevention. 2nd Thursday ofevery month. Storrington Village Hall, 59 West Street, Storrington, RH20 4DZ. Doors open 7pm, playstarts at 7.30pm. Only 50p entry. Great prizes; raffle & refreshments. Fun for everyone! NEW!Jackpot Game £50 for 55 calls. www.maryhowtrust.org, click on ‘News & Events’

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11 Jan Give Blood! Billingshurst Community & Conference Centre. 2pm-4.30pm & 5.30-8pm. See page 12

12 Jan HDC Health Walk. Scarlett Arms, Walliswood, 3½ mile, one hill, through woods and fields. Free, justturn-up in car-park opposite pub at 10.30am. No dogs. Pauline (01403) 240419 or Jane 261672

12 Jan to ‘Turner’s Sussex’ Exhibition. Petworth House. The exhibition will feature around 40 carefully selected13 Mar exhibits. Visitors will also be able to see the Turner paintings in three rooms of Petworth House – the

largest collection of Turner oils housed outside Tate Britain. In addition there will be the rare opportunity to view the Old Library, used by Turner as a studio and not normally open to the public.Booking essential: 0844 249 1895. More info: (01798) 342207. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth

14 Jan WEA Course: ‘The Victorians – Ideas & changes that propelled Britain towards the 20th century’.for 10 weeks Tutor: Jennifer Goldsmith. Billingshurst Community & Conference Centre. 2-4pm). Fee £79. For further

details contact WEA Secretary Kay Hughes tel: (01403) 784438 or email: [email protected])

15 Jan HDC Health Walk. Health Centre, Station Road, Rudgwick, 4 mile gentle, some slopes and stiles.Free, just turn-up at 10am, please do not park in Health Centre. Keith (01403) 823436

17 Jan Barns Green & Itchingfield Women’s Institute Meeting. Barns Green Village Hall. 2.30pm. Meetings 3rd Thurs of the month. 2012 is our 90th anniversary. Louise Taylor (01903) 743499 orDaphne Lindfield (01403) 791258

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

18, 19, 20, Pantomime: ‘Cinderella’. Barns Green Village Hall. Barns Green Players. Seven shows performed 25, 26 Jan over two weekends: Friday 18th (evening), Saturday 19th (afternoon & evening), Sunday 20th (after-

noon), Friday 25th (evening) & Saturday 26th (afternoon & evening). Afternoon performances 2pm,evening performances 7.30pm. Tickets £9 adults, £7 children (18th Jan, all tickets £6). Box Office, tel:(01403) 731566 or visit www.barnsgreenplayers.co.uk. See page 22

18 Jan Macmillan Film night. Great Expectations. Billingshurst Conference & Community Centre. 7.30pm.Tickets £6 from Mansell McTaggart or on the door on the night

19 Jan Evershed Arts Classical Programme. ‘In and Out of Love’. Soprano’s Red Gary and Marcia Bellamy present opera and theatre songs. 8pm £8. www.evershedarts.blogspot.co.uk

19-20 Jan Optics Weekend. RSPB Pulborough Brooks Nature Reserve, Wiggonholt, Pulborough RH20 2EL.Drop in between 10am-4pm. Get expert advice on choosing the right binoculars, telescopes and accessories. We stock a wide range. No charge. Visitor Centre: (01798) 875851

21 Jan Macmillan Film night. Great Expectations. Pulborough Village Hall. 7.30pm. Tickets £6 from FourSeasons or on the door on the night

22 Jan The Mary How Trust Film Society, Hope Springs. West Chiltington Village Hall. 3pm & 7.30pm.Tickets £5, including membership. Confectionery & soft drinks, and a licensed bar in the evenings.Available on the door or from The Mary How Trust clinic and its charity shop, Mary How Trust Tickethotline: (01798) 877646; Guy Leonard Estate Agents in Pulborough & Storrington; The Card Centre,Storrington; Cherilyn, West Chiltington; West Chiltington Post Office

29 Jan HDC Health Walk. Health Centre, Station Road, Rudgwick, 4 mile gentle, some slopes and stiles.Free, just turn-up at 10am, please do not park in Health Centre. Keith (01403) 823436

30 Jan West Sussex Smallholders Club meeting: talk on Beekeeping. Arundel Room, Brinsbury Campus,Chichester College, Pulborough. 7:30pm. Info: www.westsussexsmallholders.co.uk

31 Jan BilliMarket – a new market for the local community. Billingshurst Community and Conference Centre. 1-4pm. Stalls are available to local businesses for £12. They are limited so please ensure youbook early! Contact Claire or Bik-Kay to reserve your stall now or for further information: [email protected] or call 07546 210189

1 Feb Dame Vera Lynn Trust Quiz Night. The questions are: What is the event? Dame Vera Lynn Trust forChildren with Cerebral Palsy Quiz Night. Where is it? Billingshurst Community and Conference Centre. What time does it start? 7.30pm. How much is it? £10 to include fish and chips or £6 bringyour own supper. How many in a team? Maximum 6. Where to get tickets? Rosie Wyer, RegionalFundraiser, tel: (01403) 780444 or email: [email protected]

4 Feb Wisborough Green Horticultural Society Annual General Meeting. Village Hall, 8pm. Admissionfree – anyone interested can come along!

6 Feb Billingshurst Horticultural Society Meeting: talk ‘African Safari’ by Dorene Taylor. Women’sHall, Billingshurst. 8pm. Visitors welcome. Raffle & refreshments

14 Feb Peppers Ghost (Mr and Mrs Marriott) will give a presentation on historic Sussex. This talk comes highly recommended. Billingshurst Community & Conference Centre. 7.30pm. BillingshurstLocal History Society. Gillian Knight (01403) 784101

14 Feb Billingshurst WI Meeting. Talk by Mike King: ‘The Sacred and Ancient Art of Bodging.’ StMary’s Room. 2.15pm. Visitors welcome (£1.50). Hazel Gantley (Secretary) (01403) 784175

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ADVERTISERS INDEX January 2013A-Team Mechanics .........................37ADC Appliances..............................26AM Beauty Clinic ............................14Andrew Gale Tree Surgery .............33Apex Aerials....................................24Appaloosa Upholstery.....................21AR Garden & Tree Care..................35ATG Property Solutions ..................18Bax Computers ...............................40Billingshurst Community & Conference Centre......................43

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