St Giles Church, Horsted Keynes

The Little Things
I come in little things,
saith the Lord:
Not borne on the morning’s wings
of majesty, but I have set my feet
amidst the delicate and bladed wheat...
I come in the little things,
saith the Lord:
Yes! On the glancing wing
of eager birds, the softly pattering feet
of furred and gentle beasts...
I come in little things,
saith the Lord...
From Immanence by Evelyn Underhill (1875-1941)
Although, as I write, there is a chill wind, the delicate flowers in the
hedgerows, the fresh leaves on the trees, the nesting birds and the
frolicking lambs in the fields combine to make the miraculous
transformation that is Spring, the hope and expectation of which sustains
us during the dark Winter months. As Shelley wrote, “O Wind, If Winter
comes, can Spring be far behind?” (from Ode to the West Wind).
It’s over 70 years since Christian Aid was first set up and the need to
support those living in poverty is more urgent than ever. We hope you
will feel able to make a contribution, whatever the amount, in the
donation envelope delivered with this magazine and have it ready for
collection during CA Week, from 15th to 21st May (see p10). If you are
a UK tax payer, please also take a few extra seconds to complete the Gift
Aid declaration, as the tax reclaimed from the Government substantially
boosts the funds available to Christian Aid to carry on their valuable
work. Thank you very much.
Sally Lamb
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May 2016 P&P
THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST GILES HORSTED KEYNES
RECTOR
CHURCHWARDENS
TREASURER
PCC
ORGANIST
CHURCH OFFICE
Canon John Twisleton
01825 790317
Mr David Lamb
01342 810814
Mr Martin Govas
01444 454821
Correspondence to the Martindale
Mr Martin Govas
01444 454821
Martindale Centre, Station Road, Horsted
Keynes, W Sussex RH17 7ED 01825 790849
EDITOR P&P
Mrs Sally Lamb
01342 810814
DISTRIBUTOR P&P Mrs Jan Humphries
01825 790365
CHURCH FLOWERS Mrs Wendy Colville
01825 791395
Contact the Rector to arrange baptisms, dedications, marriages, funerals,
home communions, prayer for healing, home blessings and the ministry of
reconciliation.
SUNDAY SERVICES AT ST GILES
8am Holy Communion (Traditional language celebrating Jesus in word and
sacrament. Last Sunday of the month follows the Book of Common Prayer.)
10am Parish Eucharist (An hour of worship accompanied by songs with Bible
teaching, prayer, provision for children, Holy Communion and ending with a
social over coffee. Every month the children and youth help shape an all age
celebration.) Children go to their Club in the School from 9.50am, joining parents
later in Church.
Church is open daily from around 8am to 6pm. Every Wednesday 6.30pm
Evening Prayer; Friday 10.00am Eucharist.
Details of weekday activities are in the weekly news sheet reproduced with the
Sunday sermon at www.stgileschurchhorstedkeynes.org.uk
ST STEPHEN’S CHURCH, HAMSLAND (ROMAN CATHOLIC)
Masses on first Wednesday of each month, 10am. No Sunday masses until
further notice. Baptisms, marriages and funerals by arrangement with the Parish
Clergy at St Paul’s Presbytery, Hazelgrove Road, Haywards Heath (01444
450139).
The next issue of P&P will be published in June. Please submit items for inclusion by
18th May. If preparing your item on a pc, please e-mail to the address below. Other copy
can be left in the Martindale post box or sent to me there. Thank you.
Sally Lamb 01342 810814/e-mail: sallylamb555@gmail.com
Parish & Parishioner is published by the Rector, Churchwardens and Parochial Church Council of St
Giles Church, Horsted Keynes for the benefit of the whole parish. The Publishers cannot accept any
responsibility for any views expressed, information given and details of services or goods provided by
advertisers, which are published in good faith.
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LOCAL CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONS
1st HK Beavers, Cubs, Scouts
1st HK Brownies/Rainbows
1st HK Brownies
Angling Club
Art Club
Babysitting Service
Bluebell Railway Pre. Soc.
Cahagnes Society
Conservative Association
(Horsted Keynes Branch)
County Councillor
Cricket Club
Danehill Parish Hist.Soc.
District Councillors
Lynda Railton
Kay MacNaughton
Rhoda Miles
Mr Andy Jones
Jax
Karen Griffiths
Membership Sec.
Sue Stewart
Martyn Vernon-Smith (Chairman)
01342 322205
790594
790565
790864
01825 790453
791033
720800
01825 790930
Mrs Christine Field
01342 810310
Caroline James
07788 564690
Susan Howe
01825 712177
Mr Chris Hersey
01444 482270
Ms Lin Stockwell
linstockwell@btinternet.com
Faith in Action
Mrs H Nicholson
790777
First Steps
Chris Wheatley
790467
Fitness Classes
Lisa Moore
01444 847951/07753 445358
Friends of Chernobyl’s
Sheila Nash (Co-ordinator)
01825 790295
Children
Ruth Taylor (Secretary)
01444 482156
Friends of HK Church
Tim Westlake
07973 638518
Friends of St Giles School
Sarah Webster
01825 791129
07881 303226
Sam Bentley
Glebe Allotments
Mr J Kench
790585
Gym Club
Chris Sears
01293 421591
HK Post Office & Shop Assoc. Nikki King (Chairman)
790495
Heating Oil, Bulk Ordering
Chris Ollif
oil@ollif.com/07400 094549/790546
Horsted Club
Andy Jones
790864
Martindale Centre (Bookings) Mrs V Griffiths
790401
Neighbourhood Watch
Mrs Tricia Raney
790523
Parish Council
David Colville
01825 791395
Pre-School
Becky Barnard
790989
Royal British Legion
Phil Gain
790021/07949 217612
Royal British LegionWomen’s Mrs Linda Allan
01342 811055
St Giles C of E School
Mrs J Francis (Headteacher)
790240
Stoolball Club
Jane Saunders
07837 456467/01444 459666
Tennis Club
Chairman
Mr David Anderson
790289
Membership Mr Alan Davies
790410
Village Hall Bookings - taken Mrs Caroline Burton
791307
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
Village Hall Committee
Mr P Willis
790378
Women’s Institute President Mrs J Hewitt
01444 891002
Secretary Mrs Wendy Colville
01825 791395
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ADVANCE DATES
MAY 2016
To avoid any clashes, check with the Village Diary (Sally Lamb 01342 810814)
June 2016
10th
11th
12th
14th
17th
18th
26th
July 2016
1st
9th
10th
12th
17th
HM Queen’s 90th birthday weekend assembly
HM Queen’s 90th birthday celebration. Village picnic 2-10pm on the recreation ground.
God save the Queen all age Eucharist
Open Gardens (FOHKC)
Parish Council Meeting, 7.30pm, Village Hall
Open Day, Westall, 10am-4pm
Garden Party (RBL)
Horse Racing on the Green (Cahagnes)
Commemoration of Robert Leighton, Bishop
Village Fun Run
Music for a Mid-Summer’s Evening: 6.30pm choral evensong in St Giles followed by concert 7.30
Bluebell Railway Songs of Praise 6.30pm Kingscote. Preacher: The Revd Paddy Macbain, Vicar of
All Saints, Danehill with Chelwood Gate, Rural Dean (Uckfield Deanery)
Parish Council Meeting, 7.30pm, Village Hall
Trinity 7 all age Eucharist
Garage Sale Trail (FOCC)
Sponsored Wallk
23rd
August 2016
6th
Horsted Keynes Produce and Craft Show
14th
Blessed Virgin Mary Festival 8am, 10am, 6pm
September 2016
11th
St Giles Festival 8am, 10am (All age Eucharist), 6pm
13th
Parish Council Meeting, 7.30pm, Village Hall
October 2016
2nd
Village Triathlon (FOHKC)
8th
Martindale event
9th
Harvest Festival 8am, 10am (All age with livestock focus)
11th
Parish Council Meeting, 7.30pm, Village Hall
30th
All Saints Festival 8am, 10am, 6pm
November 2016
5th
All Souls Memorial Eucharist 11am.
Bonfire and BBQ, Martindale
8th
Parish Council Meeting, 7.30pm, Village Hall
13th
Remembrance Sunday 8am. 10am (All age requiem), 11am
19th
Charity Card Sale, Martindale
27th
Advent Sunday 8am, 10am, 4pm (Advent carol service)
December 2016
3rd
Bluebell Railway Songs of Praise 7.30pm
11th
Advent all age Eucharist 10am
13th
Parish Council Meeting, 7.30pm, Village Hall
17th
Carols on the Green 5.30pm
18th
Service of preparation for Christmas 4pm
24th
Crib service 4pm, Midnight Mass 11.30pm
25th
Christmas Prayer Book (8am) and All age (10am) Eucharists
January 2017
28th
Burns Night (FOHKC)
April 2017
22nd
Auction of Promises (FOHKC)
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Sun
1st
Easter 6 8am, 10am. Canon John Edwards
(8am) Fr David Lawrence-March (10am)
FSW Sponsored Walk on the Ashdown
Forest
Wed 4th Evening prayer with healing ministry 6.30pm
Thurs 5th Ascension Day Eucharists 11am (School), 8pm (Sung)
Life & Faith group 1.30pm
Fri
6th Archbishops’ Call to Prayer (See p 7)
Sat
7th Faith in Action Packing Session 10-12 noon, Martindale
Sun 8th Easter 7 8am, 10am
Mon 9th Call to prayer evening prayer 6.30pm
Tues 10th Call to prayer Eucharist 10am
Annual Parish Council Meeting 7.30pm, Annual Parish
Meeting, 8pm, Village Hall
Wed 11th WI: Resolutions Meeting 2.30pm, Village Hall
Fashion Show (Save the Children) Danehill Memorial Hall,
7.30pm
Sat
14th St Matthias Eucharist 8am
St Giles School May Fair
Sun 15th Pentecost 8am, All age Eucharist10am, Festal Evensong &
Benediction 6pm
15th-21st Christian Aid Week
Tues 17th RBL Women’s: Wildlife and A&E Tales 2.30pm, Horsted
Club
Thurs 19th Life & Faith group 1.30pm
Parochial Church Council 7.30pm
Glass Painting Workshop 7.30-9.30pm, Martindale
Fri 20th Village Lunch 12.30pm, Martindale
Sat 21st Year of Mercy pilgrimage to Chichester Cathedral
Village Market Chelwood Gate Village Hall, 10am-2pm
Sun 22nd Trinity Sunday 8am, 10am (with anthem: Stainer God
so loved the world)
Thurs 26th Corpus Christi quiet prayer 9.30am, Eucharist 10am
Sun 29th Trinity 1 (9th of Year) 8am, 10am
Tues 31st Visitation of Our Lady Eucharist 10am
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FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS
Baptism
Lydia Millicent MacNaughton (5), daughter of Kay and
Carl, 10th April
Rest in Peace
Jill Mary Barker (90), mother of Chris, Judy and Andrew,
died 1st April, funeral and cremation 8th April.
Interment of Ashes
Patricia Ann Frank (75), wife of Tony, died 10th November
2012, funeral and cremation 21st November 2012, ashes
interred 18th April.
Year’s Mind
May
5th
15th
27th
30th
Gillian Thomas
Pete Luckhurst
Aline Boyd
Bishop Cornell Moss
2013
2015
2015
2015
DONATIONS TO P&P
As always, we are grateful to everyone who has made a contribution towards
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make it payable to HKPCC. Donations can be sent/delivered to the Martindale
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PUBLIC HOUSES
The Crown Inn—14th Century Village Inn and Restaurant. Serving fresh homemade food for lunch or dinner,
with a fine selection of local ales and wine. Large or small parties can be catered for in our beautiful surroundings, whatever the occasion. Bed and breakfast accommodation. Bookings recommended. Tel 01825 791609
The Green Man—First class hot and cold traditional pub food. Sunday lunch 12 noon—4pm. Now serving food
Monday evenings 6-9pm. Quiz Night every Wednesday, 8.30pm, serving food from 6pm. Steak Night every
Thursday from 6pm with free bottle of wine for every two steaks purchased. Booking advisable. Please note:
kitchen closed Sunday evening. Tel 01825 790656
ROOFING
Roofing and General Building Contractor—Fully insured. For no obligation quote ring W T Dye 01825
790048 or mobile: 07974 720699.
STORAGE/OFFICE SPACE— starting @ £50 pcm Scaynes Hill. For further information please contact
Charlie 01825790341 mob 07970621832 email charlie@ketchesfarm.co.uk
TRANSPORT
Flatbed van with tail lift, ideal for heavy or bulky items. Fragile or valuable pieces can be carried in the strong
box or alarmed crew cab. Extensive experience both home and abroad. Haulage insurance and waste carrier
licence. Call Kevin on 791859.
Man and his Van – available for house moves, house clearances, collection / delivery of auction items, e-bay
purchases and any other requirements including motorcycle transport! Fully insured. Please call 01825 740574 /
07818 040652 or green.ways@tiscali.co.uk
TUITION
English Tuition—Experienced English teacher, all levels, competitive rates. Melanie Farbrother, MA, PGCE,
01825 790206.
French Tuition —native speaker— Qualified and experienced teacher available for French tuition: all levels, all
ages welcome. Tel: 01825 790080
Specialist tuition with an experienced qualified teacher for dyslexic learners aged 5-11. Personalised lessons
for children having difficulties with reading, spelling or writing. Gill Green BA, OCR Cert SpLD,
gillmgreen@gmail.com, 01825 791030
Violin and viola lessons— in Horsted Keynes with member of the London Philharmonic Orchestra. All ages and
levels welcome. www.musicteachers.co.uk Ben Pollani 07443 491685/01825 791719
bpollani@yahoo.co.uk
VILLAGE SHOP
Horsted Keynes Stores: Grocer, Delicatessen, Newsagent, Wine Merchant and Telecottage—Fresh
bread, hot pies and other in-store bakery goodies. Delicatessen, now famous for its cheeses, turkey, patés,
home-cooked hams, fresh and smoked fish. Wines, spirits, beers: functions supplied. FAX, dry cleaning. Open
7.30am-6pm Mon-Fri, Sat 7.30am-5pm, Sun 7.30am-12. Bridget & Clive 01825 790238.
WEDDING RECEPTION LOCATION
Stunning, peaceful parkland or lake settings in Horsted Keynes available for 5 weddings each year. April- August.
A blank canvas for your country wedding. Unlimited parking and camping. www.cinderhillweddings.com
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Photographs Forever—I will digitally repair your precious damaged, deteriorating or poor quality photographs so
you can have fresh new prints and enlargements that will last forever . Photographs Forever, Oakwood, Beaconsfield Road, Chelwood Gate RH17 7LF. 01825 740986 07778 004550
PIANO TUNER
Jonathan Hughes B.Sc. (hons) M.I. Tech, H.N.D—www.midsussexpianotuner.co.uk mobile 0793 997 9398.
jands08@tallktalk.net
PLUMBING AND HEATING
Atkinson Plumbing and Heating—Gas, oil, LPG and woodburners, kitchens, wet rooms and bathrooms. General
plumbing and heating. 01825 791232/07973 550114
Boiler Servicing & Breakdown Repair—R A Francis Oil Fired Boiler Specialists. Specialising in boiler servicing,
breakdown repair, new tank & boiler installations & commissioning. OFTEC Registered. Please call 01342
841511 or 07766 025578.
Plumber & Heating Engineer—R N Turner—ACIPHE Registered. Plumbing and heating works—bathroom installations. References available. Tel: 01444 416069/07960167793
Solar Hot Water is now highly effective and affordable. Save up to 70% of your water heating bills using highly
efficient solar panels .Solatube light pipes give you electric-free lighting using daylight piped down a shiny tube.
Ideal for dark or windowless rooms, from £239.For a no obligation visit to assess your needs or to come and see
them yourself call Chris at "Solar Sense" on 07899 65 77 22 / 01825 740037 BPEC accredited
POST OFFICE
in the SMALL Village Hall: Open Tuesdays & Fridays 1 pm – 4 pm. Tel: 01825 790224 during opening hours
only. Mail; parcels; stamps; personal banking (cash & cheque deposits/cash withdrawals); business banking
(deposits); car tax; BFPO mail; certain bill payments; pre-order foreign currency (limited Euros available on demand); mobile phone top ups; home shopping returns; Transcash; savings cards; postal orders; gift cards; articles
for the blind; fishing licences. USE IT OR LOSE IT!
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND ODD JOBS
Bannisters Ltd— Repairs to modern furniture. Small minor repairs to bannisters/stairs, doors, floors and shelves .
Small carpentry and joinery jobs undertaken. Cleaning or stripping, polishing and waxing, and upholstery work . No
job too smalll.... For free estimate and advice phone: 07950 035044. Wayfarers Cottage, Haywards Heath Rd,
North Chailey, E Sussex BN8 4EX.
Chimney Sweep and Flueologist - Clean Sweep- ICS Registered all work certificated. Chimney and Flue Sweeping, Flue Lining/Installations. Free smoke test, no mess brush and vacuum sweeping, CCTV inspections and fully
insured. Open Fires/Wood Burners/Solid Fuel Appliances and Maintainance advice. Call Ian
01825790559/07824883902 email ihayward2@btinternet.
Chimney Sweep - Milborrow the Flueologist—Extremely thorough brush and vacuum, Agas, Rayburns & all
stoves serviced. Advice, problem chimneys solved. Stack repointing, fireplace repairs. Pots, cowls, birdguards
fitted. Weddings attended with real black cat. 01342 717900
GSI Property Improvements—Do you need to get someone in? Home improvements, repairs or any of those
jobs that need that extra pair of hands. Flooring—timber, tile, stone, laminate. Bathroom refurbishments and
plumbing. Electrical repairs, painting, fencing to flat pack. If you need held with that job please give Chris a call on
01825 740 037 or 07899 657722
Lucy Locksmith—Local Lady Locksmith for any problems concerning locks. Member of British Locksmith Association, no call out charge, discount for senior citizens, police accreditation. Moved house recently, are your locks
insurance approved? 07780 840462. Top Trader of the Year with checkatrade.com
Window cleaners—All windows cleaned, conservatories, gutters, fascia boards, cladding. Every 6 weeks or oneoffs. Always reliable. Very reasonable prices. Free quotes. Contact Sean or Jack on 07720213897/07570299660.
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The Rector’s Letter
Dear Friends
I commend to you the distinction made by spiritual writer Richard
Rohr between the contemplative and the calculating mind.
We who are educated, we who are Western, pragmatic, practical,
problem-solving people - the mind that we think is the important
mind is the calculating mind, which is constantly manoeuvring for
self-interest. It’s constantly manoeuvring for ‘How can I look good,
how can I be in control? How can I win? How can I make more
money? How can I look like a better Christian than you?’ This isn’t
love of God. This is all love of self. That’s the calculating mind.
The contemplative mind is the mind that stops doing that. That stops
using ‘me’ as the reference point. ‘What do I like? What do I
prefer? What do I need and what do I want? That has to fall. It
doesn’t fall easily and it never falls totally. First you’ve got to
recognise that that’s where you operate from. It’s a giant giving-up
of control.
But, when you can accept the moment, the situation, the person in
front of you without judgement, without categorisation... you live in
the world with respect, with a kind of reverence. Not searching for
superiority. Not searching for control, but letting things reveal
themselves to you.
I’m after the contemplative mind - I’ve got some way to go!
Father John
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The Rector’s Bible Taster
The Archbishops’ call to prayer invites
us to taste what the Bible says about
prayer.
The Psalms are prayers. We can use them as billions have
before us to speak to God to praise (Ps 100, 150), say sorry
(Ps 32, 51), thank (Ps 116, 138), ask (Ps 70, 143) or express
confusion (Ps 22, 88).
Moving on in the Old Testament to Jeremiah 29v13 we have
a reminder that effective prayer is always wholehearted:
‘When you search for me, you will find me; if you seek me
with all your heart.’
The Lord Jesus both practises and teaches prayer. Luke
Chapter 11 has assurance of the loving provision of his
Father and ours: ‘Ask, and it will be given you; search, and
you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. ... if
you ... know how to give good gifts to your children, how
much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to
those who ask him!’ (Luke 11v9, v13)
In the book of Acts we read how people prayed again and
again for God's help and ‘all of them were filled with the Holy
Spirit’ (Acts 2v4). Prayer for the Holy Spirit is a prayer we’re
encouraged to make daily as Christians, so that God will help
us serve others beyond our human limitations.
Gratitude to God for all he gives undergirds all effective
prayer, St Paul reminds us: ‘Rejoice always, pray without
ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of
God in Christ Jesus for you.’ (1 Thessalonians 5v1618). Amen - so be it!
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HOUSE CLEARANCE AND UNWANTED FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS
Furnihelp Mid Sussex—Donate unwanted furniture and household effects to your local charity (no. 1143610) and
help a local family in need. White goods in working order and other items (subject to meeting fire regulations
standard). Tel/Ansaphone 01342 811755 or admin@furnihelp.co.uk for details.
A Walter & Sons 01825 740206/07798 912826—Also barns, garages and outbuildings.
LEGAL SERVICES
Jacqueline Lee Tel 01444 473372; jacquiblee@gmail.com—I am a friendly, approachable solicitor, with a small
practice operating from home. If you need a will or power of attorney I can help. I will come to you at home at no
extra charge. I can also advise on a range of other legal problems.
MAPS AND STATIONERY
Horsted Keynes Map - This Ordnance Survey map of Horsted Keynes, Ardingly and West Hoathly is twice the
standard scale making footpaths easier to follow and features easier to find. Includes street maps of village centres and a brief history of each parish. Price £9.75 at Costcutter Sharpthorne or online at www.parishmaps.co.uk
Alison Nicholson - Independent Phoenix Trader ID ref 27330 Greetings cards, stationery, gift wrap, children’s
gifts. Order from my brochure or website. Charity fundraising, coffee mornings, school fairs and more. Tel: 01825
791718; e-mail ali.bubble@btopenworld.com or visit www.alisoncards.co.uk
‘Vintage Views & Nostalgic Images'- Over 4000 images dating from 1747 to 2000 of Horsted Keynes and surrounding towns and villages. Available as A6 cards (blank inside) or mounted prints ready for framing. Unusual
gifts - shipped worldwide. Also cards featuring Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Vogue covers 1910 -1930, Flower Fairies,
Beatrix Potter, Faye Whittaker plus some nostalgic adverts and motor racing posters. Now online
at www.vintagepics.co.uk. Phone or email for details and lists. Ian Berry 01825 790837
Bluebell@berry11.fsnet.co.uk
PAINTERS AND DECORATORS
Basil Clark, Painting and Decorating, Property Maintenance—Wheelwright Cottage, Chapel Lane, Horsted
Keynes RH17 7AF. Tel: 01825 790364/07748507026. Email: basiliclark@gmail.com
Bernard J Cole, Property Care—30 years’ experience in Painting, Decorating, Coving, Tiling, Home Maintenance, etc. 01825 790040
Steve Markwick Decorating Service—All work undertaken. For free estimate please call Steve on 01825
790557 or 07549498474 email smarkwick04@gmail.com
P Moult & Associates—Friendly and reliable local service. 20 years’ experience. Free estimates. OAP discounts.
All work undertaken. Please call 01825 714738/07884 342137
PEST CONTROL
Carters Wasp Control—For the treatment and control of : Wasps & Hornets. Fully insured and qualified. Call
Martin on mobile 07717394086, office 01825 740972.
PETS
K-9 Beauty by Teresa—Professional one-to-one dog grooming salon based on the Horsted Keynes Business
Park. Over 17 years’ grooming experience. Equipped to expertly groom dogs of all ages, coat types and sizes.
Specialising in hand stripping and terrier breeds. I also offer clipping, grooming and scissoring to a very high
standard. Call Teresa on 01342 811681. Email k9beautybyteresa@gmail.com..
www.k-9beautybyteresa.co.uk
Mid Sussex Dog Training School offers regular classes on a Monday evening in ARDINGLY for puppies through
to adulthood. Come and join our friendly classes and have fun training your dog. One to one training on request.
KC Good Citizen assessments offered. APDT 00563; Member KCAI; ABIPDT.
www.midsussexdogtrainingschool.co.uk 07791 661301
Paw Power—dog walking service and cat feeds. Regular contracts only. 01825 791719
Madeleine Pontet, DipCABT—A Companion Animal Behaviourist and Trainer, a member of the CAPBT specialising in canine-related behaviour and training. One-to-one consultations and training for all dogs from puppy to
adulthood. I am fully insured and accept veterinary referrals. Please phone 01825 790223/07775
934920. www.sussex-dog-behaviour.co.uk
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HAIR AND BEAUTY
The Beauty Room—A relaxing salon situated in the heart of Horsted Keynes offering manicures, pedicures,
waxing, massage, ear piercing and eye treatments. For more information or to make an appointment please
contact Victoria Fretten on 01825 790618/07964965742
The Finishing Touch—Straggly ends? Visible roots? Bad cut or colour? Worry no more: free consultations. We
are passionate about your hair. 20% off your first visit. 01342 826005
Gill Gallon - Mobile Beauty Specialist based in Horsted Keynes - Member of The Guild of Beauty Therapists
offering natural and organic facial treatments in your own home. Please contact me: email gillg19@aol.com, or
phone 07853219833
Limes Treatment Room— Lindfield based beauty therapist with over twenty years experience offering Temple
Spa facials, massage, waxing, manicures, pedicures & eye treatments. Please contact Madeleine on 07766
216301 or madeleine.lowson@btinternet.com. www.limestreatmentroom.co.uk
Lindaire Mobile Hairdresser —Fully qualified experienced stylist from Chelwood Gate has now gone mobile!
Phone Linda on 07851 208317
HEALTH AND FITNESS
Chiropodist/Podiatrist, Clare Beale BSc.(Hons) MSCh. HPC Reg—Local Clinic appointments. General foot
care and specialist podiatry. www.clarebeale.com 01825 740059.
Chiropodist/Podiatrist/Sports Therapist/Foot Health, Jerry Boon MSCCh MBChA—Home visits by arrangement. HPC registered. Tel: 07818 276082
Fit For Moore – Private Personal Training and Health Studio. Providing 1:1 PT, Small Group PT & Fitness
classes in Haywards Heath. 60+ Active Program designed for ladies that are! Ladies Keep Fit Thurs 9.15am at The Martindale and Fit For Tennis at HKLTC. Call 01444 847951 or email Lisa
Moore admin@fitformoore.co.uk
Horsted Keynes Osteopaths—Osteopathy and Ki Massage now available in Horsted Keynes. Call Joanne de
Diepold Braham on 07833 783384 for appointment, or email jo.braham@hotmail.com. Joanne has more than
20 years’ experience. Osteopathy is suitable for all ages and body types.
Massage, Sport & Remedial Therapy Practitioner— Alison Sutton MSc, BSc. Individual tailored deep tissue
massage that uses specific techniques to treat the stress, tension and fatigue that occurs through occupational,
recreational or sporting activities. Biomechanical & postural assessments . Full member of SMA and ISRM. Tel:
01825 791834 or 07951372797
Pointe Physio & Pilates—Jayne Lord, Chartered Physiotherapist, HPC registered, AACP registered. Small
Pilates classes for all abilities, from beginners to advanced to over 70’s, at the Martindale and The Physio Therapy Centre. 1:1 appointments and home visits by arrangement. Contact me on 01825 791867 or 07740948705
or email jaynelord@pointephysioandpilates.co.uk for more information.
HOLIDAYS
Holiday Cottage in Dorset—Shell Cottage, Wareham, Dorset A beautiful holiday cottage in Wareham, close
to Wareham Quay, and within easy reach of the coast. Shell Cottage dates back to the late 1800’s and has been
tastefully refurbished to provide all modern comforts. Ideally situated for walking holidays, or for exploring beautiful Dorset (places such as Corfe Castle, and the Jurassic Coast). Sleeps 4, in 2 doubles, one with en-suite. 10%
discount for HK locals booking. Use booking code AGSF001. Photos on: http://www.dhcottages.co.uk Call
Helena on 01825 790401 for more information if needed.
HOME AND CONTINUING CARE
St Peter & St James Hospice & Continuing Care Centre (reg. charity no. 1056114) Providing specialist
hospice care and longer term palliative care for those living with a life-limiting illness. For further information
about donations and fundraising please contact Fundraising on 01444 470722.
Westall House – Abbeyfield Society’s registered residential home. Set in beautiful grounds. Single en-suite
accommodation with 24 hour care in comfortable surroundings. Also available are individual bungalows for
independent living in our sheltered housing complex. Friendly and caring atmosphere. Ring Jemma Thompson, Manager, on 01825 791157 for details.
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ARCHBISHOPS’ CALL TO PRAYER
The Archbishops have written to every serving
parish priest in the Church of England expressing
their longing “to see a great wave of prayer across
our land, throughout the Church of England and
many other Churches” in the days leading up to
Pentecost (15th May).
Here is our programme at St Giles:
Friday 6th May
Saturday 7th May
Sunday 8th May
Monday 9th May
Tuesday 10th May
Wednesday 11th May
Thursday 12th May
Friday 13th May
Saturday 14th May
10am Eucharist (people on the margins)
8am Open prayer session (youth)
8am, 10am Eucharist (disability)
6.30pm Evening prayer (the elderly)
10am Eucharist (refugees)
6.30pm Evening prayer (poverty)
1.30pm Life and Faith (poor mental health)
10am Eucharist (the armed forces)
8am Open prayer session (children
marginalised by trafficking and war)
As in 2015 parishioners are invited to join in some of the services in church
which mostly last 30 min. Church will be open 8am – 6pm where people can
pick up a Premier Radio prayer booklet to assist their participation in the
Archbishops’ call to prayer there or at home.
Come, Holy Spirit, send forth your blessing on Horsted
Keynes and on the whole world at the prayer of God’s
people!
More details at http://thykingdom.co.uk or on the Premier Christian Radio
website https://www.premier.org.uk/Projects/Novena-Nine-days-of-prayerwith-Premier
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YEAR OF MERCY PILGRIMAGE TO CATHEDRAL
You are invited to join the St Giles pilgrimage to
Chichester Cathedral entrusting our life and
mission to God as part of the Diocesan Year of
Mercy. We are booked to enter the Door of
Mercy 11.15am, attend 12 noon Eucharist, and
have a room booked for reflection over packed
lunch, returning mid-afternoon. Please sign up in
Church or via john@twisleton.co.uk. We will
travel to Chichester both in cars and on the 0903
train.
Confirmation training
Seeking the benefits of full church membership in the Church of England? Or
to revive rusty knowledge of Christian faith? Book in to
the next confirmation training due to start in the summer
with four two-hour modules on the Apostles’ Creed,
Sacraments, Commandments and Prayer. Babysitters
possible. This can serve your going to the Bishop for
confirmation and first holy communion in
the autumn.
Contact john@twisleton.co.uk or 790137.
OPEN GARDENS
A reminder to everyone: we have the Open
Gardens Day in aid of the Friends of
Horsted Keynes Church on Sunday 12th
June. We have some exciting new gardens
to view!
More details in next month’s P&P.
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FURNISHINGS AND ANTIQUES
Rupert Thacker Antique Furniture Restoration Services—Providing a comprehensive and sympathetic service,
including furniture repairs, polishing work etc. to antique, contemporary and reproduction furniture. Old Barn Workshops, Flitteridge Farm, Daleham Lane, Fletching, East Sussex Tel: 01825 713111 or mob. 07950035044
email: sales@rupert-thacker.com www.rupert-thacker.com
GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING
All aspects of gardening work undertaken by Greyhound Tree & Garden Services—Locally established family
business specialising in tree felling, reduction, crown lifting, thinning and pollarding, stump removal and conifer
care. Hedge cutting and garden clearance. Free quotations and advice. Fully insured and NPTC qualified. Approved by WSCC Trading Standards’ “Buy with Confidence” scheme. A member of “Which” Trusted Traders and
CRB Checked Contractors. Contact 01825 791979 or mobile 07970195570 www.greyhoundgardening.co.uk
Carters Ground Works / forestry and agricultural contracting— all aspects , ponds & lakes, land & woodland
clearance, drainage. Diggers, tractors , dumpers, timber trailers for hire. Field and paddock maintenance, topping,
hedge flailing and power blade for siding and reducing hedges and trees around boundaries in and around fields.
Seasoned and barn dried logs, mulch available. Fully insured. Call Martin for a quote on Mobile 07717394086
Office 01825 740972
Clough Garden Maintenance—For a free friendly quote on Hedge-cutting, Turfing, Rotovating, Fence work,
Paths, Patios, or Lawn mowing, please contact Nigel Clough: 01825 723138 or 07722710329
Garden Design & Renovation—We specialise in private garden design with full installation of both hard and soft
landscaping elements. From complete garden creation to providing solutions for problem areas. Patios, pergolas
and driveways to lawns, herbaceous borders, orchards and ponds. For a free local site visit please call Simon
Doherr (HND Hortic) on 01825 790159 or 07812 001176.
Garden Services - Care4YourGarden - Garden maintenance/Clearance, Hedge Cutting/Pruning, Turfing/Seeding,
Fencing & Gates, Leaf Clearance, Pressure Washing/Pond clearance and much more. Call Jody for all your gardening needs and a free estimate or written quotes. Fully Insured. T: 01323 846212 M: 07791 577246
Email:
care4yourgarden@btinternet.com
Global Tree Care—For all your tree care requirements. See my work on checkatrade.com . Contact Andrew
Page on 07934338217 www.globaltreecare.co.uk/andrew@globaltreecare.co.uk
Greenways Garden Services— Professional RHS qualified gardener available for all garden maintenance including hedge, grass and brush cutting, tree felling/removal, mulching, weeding, planting etc. Reliable and prompt
service by mature and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about planting! 01825 740574 / 07818 040652 or
email green.ways@tiscali.co.uk
Interlock Paving (Sussex & Surrey) — Specialists in all types of patios, driveways, paths, brickwork, drainage, and landscaping, with over 20 years’ experience. Free estimate. Tel: 01342 811484 mob: 07841
654299 . Email: interlockpavingsussexsurrey@gmail.com
Newick Fencing Ltd—For all your fencing requirements, gates made to measure. Electric gates: new
installations and adaptation of existing gates. Free estimates. Contact Barry Heasman on 01825 790990 or
07973 34 78 24 (mobile)/ www.newickfencing.com
Professional Grass Cutting of Large Areas—A Walter & Sons 01825 740206 07798912826
Chris Sabin—All year round garden maintenance. Plumpton City & Guilds. Work on a weekly/hourly basis. Your
local gardener. 32 years’ experience. Tel: 01825 790753 or mobile 07513 466244.
T G Tapp Surfacing & Landscaping—Drives, patios , groundwork and all aspects of landscaping. 01825 760825
mobile 07775711233
Tree Surgeons and Landscape Contractors—Belvedere Tree and Landscape Experts. All aspects of tree surgery, stump grinding, hedge cutting. All aspects of fencing and turfing experts. Quality logs and woodland mulch for
sale. Kew Gardens Trained and fully insured. Contact Barry Lewis-Langley 07798906291/01444 892103
Tree Surgery, Hedge Cutting, Domestic and Agricultural fencing and gates installed—Seasoned firewood
and charcoal also supplied. Fully insured and qualified. Contact Steve Miles on 01825 740491 or 07799
560708 or stevemiles110@live.co.uk.
Trojan Fencing & Landscaping—Supplying and installing new fencing and gates. Repairs to old fencing. All
aspects of tree surgery. Forestry, from thinning to large scale clearance. Hedge and lawn cutting. All aspects of
landscaping from paths and patios to large earth moving. Clearance of waste ground. Removal of garden waste/
rubbish. Fully insured and free estimates. Tel: 01825 740385 or 07738 627246 Email: trojanfencing@gmail.com
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BUILDERS. CARPENTERS AND PLASTERERS cont/…
Town & Country Construction Ltd - Local building company with extensive portfolio of work in Horsted Keynes.
All types of major building work undertaken as well as smaller projects such as kitchens, bathrooms, plastering,
electrical work, general plumbing and carpentry. All carried out by experienced and qualified in house tradesmen.
Gas Safe and NHBC registered. Tel: 07973 866121 or email info@townandcountryconstruction.co.uk
CAR SERVICING
Mick Roberts— Mobile car servicing and repairs. 01825 790796/mobile 07769 530484.
CATERING, PRODUCE AND LOGS
Blue Smock Sussex Meats—Home produced lamb (monthly boxes and cuts), seasonal game, venison and rape
seed oil. Open Friday or by appointment. Cinder Hill House, Horsted Keynes. 01342 810343
Griffiths—Jeffrey’s Farm— We deliver our own Free-Range Eggs weekly. Also Hay, Straw, Logs and Farmyard
Manure. 01825 790401.
High Weald Dairy, Tremains Farm—Open during the week for a wide selection of cheese. Cheese Gifts,
Hampers and Celebration cakes of cheese available. Tel: 01825 791636. Visit www.highwealddairy.co.uk
John’s Fresh Fish—Mobile fishmonger in Horsted Keynes on Fridays 10.30-11.15am. 01737 248242
Logs - barn dried seasoned hardwoods—1 meter bulk bag £60 - Free delivery - 07798906291
Logs—seasoned barn dried—01825 740972/07717394086
COMPUTERS AND INTERNET
Affordable PC Tuition and Support— Need help with your computer, iPad or Tablet? Absolute beginners or
specific issues. Windows, Apple or Android. Local experienced tutor. Steve Ward 07986
522595 tuition@swsounds.co.uk
COUNSELLING AND CONSULTANCY
Counselling and Consultancy—Free no obligation introductory meeting. Personal counselling service for wide
range of issues (incl phobias and some allergies) and to guide you to achieve your goals from experienced, empathic and highly effective NLP Master (and Health Certificated) Practitioner. Total confidentiality guaranteed.
Pragmatic business advice from experienced entrepreneur and business angel. Call Paul Segal 01342 810654
for an informal chat or for details email: ps@paulsegal-creativesuccess.co.uk
Sussex Counselling Partnership We offer supportive, confidential and professional counselling with life challenges such as anxiety, low self-esteem, loss, relationship and family issues, teenager concerns. Contact: Vicky
Spencer 07982 138204 or Sophy Chetwood 07741 011894 www.sussexcounsellingpartnership.co.uk. We
are registered members of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy and our counselling room is
centrally located in Haywards Heath.
ELECTRICIANS
G J Cole Electrical - Domestic & commercial electrical work, fully qualified & NAPIT 'Part P' registered. Trading in
the village for 20 years - no job too small. Contact Gary on 01825 790041/07811
718862 gjcole.electrical@btinternet.com
Electrical Services Supplied by James Denman— NAPIT Part P registered. Domestic and commercial. For
good advice and a free quote please call Mob 07889 957330 or Tel 01825 740658. Email
jamesdenman57@gmail.com
Electrotech—Local Village Electrician. All jobs considered Tel Chris on 01825 790324 /07957960429
Scott & Sear Electrical Ltd is a Horsted Keynes-based company serving the Mid Sussex and surrounding areas.
We are fully insured and certificated, we operate under current 17th edition wiring regulations. From minor electrical work to full re-wires and new installations. Reliable and trustworthy. Call or e-mail for a free quote and design
advice. 07510894114/01825791255 scott_electrical@hotmail.com
EQUESTRIAN
Town Place Farm Equestrian Centre— DIY/Full/Assisted Livery 01825790341/07970621832
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ST GILES’ SCHOOL MAY FAYRE
14th MAY 2016 11am – 1.30pm
Please join us for a family fun day!
Country dancing
Bring your pooch along for the dog
show
BBQ & BEER TENT
CAKE SALE
PLANT SALE
TOMBOLA
CAR BOOT SALE
SIDE SHOWS
FACE PAINTING
Please contact Sarah 01825 791129 to
book a car boot spot.
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CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 15th-21st MAY
The UK has suffered the effects of dire flooding over the last few
years. How would we cope with such potential dangers if our home
was a one-room corrugated shack on an island in the Brahmaputra
River in Bangladesh?
Morsheda is a young mother of four living in Bangladesh. She has no
land, few assets and no savings. Her house can fill up with flood
water putting her and her four children’s lives in grave danger. In a
bad year, huge waves crashing against her house might give her less
than an hour to scramble to safety. One time she made a raft from a
banana tree, which could have tipped and plunged them into the
swirling waters. She put her youngest daughter in a cooking pot and
clung to it as it floated in the current.
A £250 Christian Aid Home Safety Package could flood-proof
Morsheda’s home, raising it eight feet on an earth plinth, so that she
has a safe place to rebuild, keep livestock and grow crops. It could
also buy a goat, seeds and a wormery to help produce compost – all
of which will give her a long-term income and a solid foundation for
a new life.
You will find a Christian Aid envelope in your P&P this month.
Please find time to put some money in, fill out the Gift Aid* form
attached and hand it to a collector. If you are out when a collector
calls (which will be during the week of 15th-21st May) then please
post the envelope through the letter box of Bay Tree Cottage on The
Green (the old Post Office).
Fiona Price
*By Gift Aiding, Christian Aid can claim an extra 25% of your donation
back from the Government, thus making your contribution go even further
towards helping the world’s poorest people.
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DIRECTORY OF LOCAL TRADERS
ACCOUNTANCY & FINANCIAL SERVICES
dmc partnership—Local friendly firm of Chartered Accountants in Forest Row offers full tax and accountancy
services. Includes preparation of Tax Returns, Capital Gains and Retirement Planning and Inheritance tax reviews. Bruce Cunningham 01342 824181 or Bruce@dmcpartnership.com
AGRICULTURAL CONTRACTOR
Carters agricultural contracting—Field flailing & topping, hedge flailing, tractor & dump trailer hire, & low loader,
stock & deer fencing, Sussex chestnut post & rail supplied & erected, & seasoned barn dried logs. Please call
Martin for a free estimate on - 01825 740972/07717394086 or carters2@hotmail.co.uk
ARCHITECT
Local Chartered Architect’s Practice providing individual attention and service since 1995. Sussex Heritage
Trust Award Winner in 2015. Creative design solutions for new and historic buildings along with project management from start to finish when required. Contact David Jenkins RIBA 01444 484811
or email infor@davidjenkinsdesign.co.uk www.davidjenkinsdesign.co.uk
ART
Jax Kids Artclub—Come along and have some creative space and fun. Ages 4 up. First session free if you live in
the village! Small classes. All materials provided. Don’t forget your overall! Contact Jax
jaxaarts@googlemail.com for dates and more info.
BED AND BREAKFAST
Burghurst Lodge bed and breakfast in the centre of Horsted Keynes. Double room with en suite shower and
separate kitchen in converted outbuilding. Tel: 01825 790039 . Website: burghurstlodge.co.uk Email: enquiries@burghurstlodge.co.uk
Courtlands Nurseries B&B—large en-suite rooms, open all year (www.courtlandsnurseries.co.uk).
Also Nursery: open Thurs, Fri, Sat 9 am-5pm for plants, free-range eggs, vegetables and cut flowers in season. (Closed Mon, Tues, Wed, Sun) 01342 810780
The Crown Inn—14th Century Village Inn and Restaurant offering Bed and Breakfast accommodation. Serving
fresh homemade food for lunch or dinner, with a fine selection of local ales and wine. Large or small parties can
be catered for in our beautiful surroundings, whatever the occasion. Bookings recommended. Tel 01825 791609
Saxons, Horsted Lane, Sharpthorne (near Ravenswood). Saxons is a large detached country house with
splendid views over the surrounding countryside and the Bluebell Railway. One double and one twin bedroom,
each with its own en-suite or private bathroom. Self-catering also available in wing of house. Tel: 01342 810821
email: saxonsbandb@btinternet.com website: saxonsbandb.co.uk
Step Cottage Barn, School Lane, Danehill Well-appointed, clean & comfortable self-catering or B&B accommodation, can sleep up to 4 (2 on sofa bed). Ground floor shower room and fully equipped kitchen with washing
machine and dishwasher. www.stepcottagebarn.co.uk Helen McLennan 01825 740574
BICYCLES
Bicycle servicing and repairs at a very reasonable price. Also restored/refurbished bicycles for sale. Please call
Pete Baldwin, Horsted Keynes 01825 790657.
BUILDERS. CARPENTERS AND PLASTERERS
D Gaston—City & Guilds Qualified Plasterer— All requirements including new works, plasterwork repairs,
resetting smooth Artex, and textured surfaces. Plus decorating services. 01825 791136 or mobile 07721 925522
Nutshell Construction is a family-run construction company specialising in heritage restoration, refurbishment,
and bespoke new-build residential projects. Contact us on 01903 217900 or email us
at info@nutshellconstruction.com
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HORSTED KEYNES ANGLING CLUB
Hello to everyone. By the time you read this page, the village
Angling Club will have held this year’s AGM and
presentation evening. A big thank you to those who attended.
We hope you enjoyed your evening. Well done to all who collected
winners’ cups and trophies.
The committee thank all who renewed their memberships on the night:
Seniors £45.00, OAP & Early Retired £30.00, Juniors £20.00. The subs
collected will be useful for paying pre-season bills. Anyone wishing to
become a new member of our village Angling Club can easily do so by
giving Andy Jones a call on 790864 or 790101, or drop into Horsted Club
after 6pm and simply ask.
We are well into our closed season now. The weather is continuing to be a
problem as regards carrying out groundwork. It is still very wet underfoot,
so would all visitors please keep to the cinder track—that includes pets.
Mother Nature has begun her magic giving us a wonderful Spring show of
colours, with bluebells, primroses, whitebells, cowslips and the ever
present dandelion, plus many others. Please remember: look, maybe
photograph, but leave all flowers alone for everyone to enjoy.
Did you guess last month’s quiz answer? It was the cuckoo. Please keep
your ears listening for that unmistakable call. It’s getting rarer in this area
for some reason. What about this month? Well, you will need to think oldfashioned this time. In Sussex, it sounds as if I can be one of two things.
Firstly, I am planted. I can be used all year round on your dinner plate, but
most of the time I was used on farms as winter fodder. Secondly, I am
something totally different. I was used mainly on a Monday (big clue). My
job was a big squeeze. These days I have been replaced by a big spin with
no big handle to turn me.
I’ll finish with my usual plea. Please take care when you visit the lakes. It
is the countryside, not a playground.
The Horsted Cahagnes Twinning Visit 2016
In 1066 William and his men from Normandy arrived in Sussex to pillage
and destroy. 950 years later, on April 14th 2016, another “horde” from
Normandy arrived in Horsted Keynes, but bringing gifts and friendship.
The Horsted Cahagnes Society was formed in 1971 to acknowledge the
genuine, deep historical links between our two villages. A knight from
Cahagnes was given this area of Sussex by William the Conqueror. He
built a church on the site of our current parish church, and it was a virtual
replica of his church in Cahagnes. The name of our village is derived from
the knight’s village in Normandy, the village of Cahagnes.
Every year we either visit Cahagnes or our friends from Normandy visit
us. This year they came to us and, as usual, cultural visits were arranged –
this time to Firle Place and Lewes Castle and, as usual, there was much
jovial socialising. New friendships were created, and old ones
strengthened. The three-day visit culminated in a roving meal throughout
the village that finished with a party and dancing to live music at The
Green Man.
There were eight children from Cahagnes in their group this year. It would
be great to have more families with children from Horsted Keynes actively
involved in the Twinning exchanges. In the past, children from St Giles
and children from the village school in Cahagnes made exchange visits,
either as part of the official Twinning trips, or in trips organised by the two
schools.
The visits today are informative in a cultural and historical sense, whilst at
the same time are a great deal of fun. Many of us are not fluent in French,
but this doesn’t matter: it is amazing how effective hand signals are! In
May next year we shall be making the trip to Normandy so now is an
excellent time to consider joining the Society.
If you would like to find out more, please contact Sue Stewart on 790930.
That’s all for this month; more angling news in the next issue of the P&P.
Andy Jones—Angling Club Secretary
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Entrance Form: A Royal Bake-off - £1 per entry
Name and
phone number
Whole Cake
description
Cup Cake
description
Adult
Child
Martindale Centre
HORSTED KEYNES
VILLAGE HALL
If you are planning an Event or a
Party, come and look at the
Martindale Centre with all its
improved facilities. The whole of the
Centre or just a part are available to
hire, together with the use of the
kitchen and all the
equipment. For details of charges and
further information, please look at St
Giles Church website
The Village Hall is for the use of all
villagers, village clubs and
societies, at an affordable rate of hire.
We have a large hall with a stage, a
small meeting hall, a modern kitchen
and toilets for the disabled. We have
enough tables, chairs, cutlery and
crockery for 100 people and we even
have an upright piano.
Contact Caroline Burton, our
Bookings Officer, on 01825 791307,
Monday to Friday between 9am – 5pm
for Village Hall bookings only.
(www.stgileschurchhorstedkeynes.org.uk)
To make an enquiry or to check
availability,
contact Veronica Griffiths, 790401
King Arthur –
New Sussex Opera gives Purcell’s masterpiece
a contemporary twist
First Steps
For tinies and their carers, Wednesday
mornings at the Martindale 9.30-11.30am. Variety of
toys and activities. Tea, coffee, fruit and biscuits.
Suggested donation £2 per family per session. All are
very welcome.
May 4th the Child and Family Centre will visit, bringing
special activity and various resources.
Half-term holiday means no gathering on Wednesday
1st May.
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Following the runaway success of The Indian Queen in 2015, NSO Chorus
returns with another gem of the English Baroque -- Purcell’s King Arthur.
Among the lightness and delicacy of Purcell’s harmonies – skilfully blended by
Conductor John Hancorn – the many musical highlights include the legendary
‘frost scene’ and the aria often regarded as Purcell’s finest, the hauntingly
beautiful ‘Fairest Isle’. Baroque music needs appropriate instruments to bring
out its style and subtlety and these will be in the capable hands of the NSO
Baroque Players, once again with Nick Milner-Gulland at the harpsichord.
Performance dates and venues All performances at 7pm
May 28th – Lewes Town Hall (tickets available in person)
May 30th – Barcombe Village Hall (tickets available from Barcombe stores)
June 3rd – All Saints Centre, Lewes
June 4th – Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint (tickets from Pierpoint Pet Supplies)
June 5th – Birley Centre Eastbourne
Booking details
Tickets £16 (children/students £12) available from www.nso.ticketsource.co.uk
or telephone 0333 6663366 (booking fees apply)
For more information, visit www.newsussexopera.org or call 07584 865188
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Horsted Keynes Cricket Club
CELEBRATING THE QUEEN’S 90TH
BIRTHDAY
Monthly Update
There was a good turnout for the ground preparation weekends
during April. A new fence has been erected at the Chapel Lane end
and the field is now prepared for the first league game of the
season. Unfortunately the Sunday friendly game at the beginning
of April was not played due to the weather.
Check out our website at www.horstedkeynescc.com. It has been
re-designed and will provide up-to-date information on fixtures
and events.
THE BIG
VILLAGE
PICNIC
11th June 2pm - 10pm
HOSTED BY THE PARISH COUNCIL ON
THE RECREATION GROUND
RAISING MONEY FOR THE PLAYGROUND
Fixtures for May
7th May vs Ardingly (Home)
14th May vs East Grinstead (Away)
21st May vs Hurstpierpoint (Away)
Quiz Night
The planned Quiz has been postponed—watch this space for details
of the new date!
STAMPS FOR SJOGREN'S SYNDROME
The British Sjogren's Syndrome Association, of which I am a member,
is collecting used postage stamps to raise funds. If you have time to cut
out and keep any stamps, I would be most grateful to receive any that
you can spare. Just post them through our letter box or ring the doorbell
at Woodside, Bonfire Lane (the house by the gate into Hamsland). If
anyone is interested in learning more about Sjogren's Syndrome, please
contact me.
Pam Newman on 790582
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Bring your picnic rug and lunch to
celebrate the Queen’s birthday whilst helping to
raise funds for this very worthwhile
community cause.
Children’s Kings & Queens Fancy Dress
Competition judged by our own Strictly star
Katie Derham 2pm
Swoove & Karate demonstrations
Children’s Disco 5pm
Live Music from 6pm
Evening BBQ
A Royal Bake-off - please bring your Royal
themed cakes for judging to the Tea Tent by 3pm
OUTSIDE STALLS
VILLAGE PHOTO and much more…
If anyone would like to be involved in helping to
organise this event or would like a stall, please contact
Sarah Webster 01825 791129
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HORSTED KEYNES PRODUCE AND
CRAFT SHOW
There are only three months now until the Produce and Craft
Show on Saturday 6th August but there is still plenty of time
to think about entering. This is prime growing time for all
the horticultural classes.
Sunflower Competition
The Rainbows and Brownies planted their
sunflower seeds at last week’s meeting and were all
keen to grow a prize specimen. We have heard
that the Pre-school sunflowers are flourishing!
Photography
The unpredictable weather over the last few weeks has been
perfect for the theme ‘A Season in Horsted Keynes’. Did you
take a photo on Easter Monday of ‘Storm Katie’ that you could
enter?
Baking
We will reveal the set recipes next month
but in the meantime why not practise your
quiches or meat pies for one of the May
Bank Holiday weekends.
Please contact Lorna Shimmen 790711 or Jeni Sharpe
791858 for more information
HORSTED KEYNES PRE-SCHOOL
There’s a real buzz about Pre-school now the summer term has
begun. Several new children have started and numbers are now
looking much healthier than they were at the beginning of the
academic year.
A great development this term is that we’re now offering extended
hours (ie, finishing at 2:30pm rather than at 12:30pm) on Tuesdays
as well as Mondays and Thursdays. The ‘Lunch Club’ sessions give
the children a chance to eat their packed lunches together and take
part in extra activities.
Let’s hope we have plenty of fine weather to look forward to this
term - this is the time for enjoying the outdoor play space at the
Village Hall as much as possible, including the much-loved sandpit!
Some sunshine will also help along the sunflower seeds the children
planted last term with Lizzie and Lorna from the Horsted Keynes
Produce and Craft Show Committee. Many thanks to them for
coming in and enthusing the children about growing the seeds. My
son is absolutely dedicated to watching his sunflower grow (I really
need to get round to planting some back-ups!) and I imagine there is
going to be some healthy competition for the tallest sunflower
competition come the Show.
Please don’t forget to hand in any Active Kids Vouchers you
collect from Sainsbury’s at the Village Shop as soon as you can they are being collected until 3rd May. Thank you!
FAITH IN ACTION
Packing Session
Saturday 7th May
10-12 noon in the Martindale
Come and help us pack clothes for Malawi and Mozambique.
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Angela Newman
Co-Chair, Horsted Keynes Pre-school Committee
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Chelwood Gate Village
Market
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VILLAGE POSTER
COMPETITION -
YOUNG ARTISTS WE NEED YOU!
Saturday 21st May
10am until 2pm
Chelwood Gate Village Hall
Beaconsfield Road
Locally sourced produce and crafts,
cheese, gifts, vegetables, plants, cakes,
jewellery, cards.
Bluebell Vineyard.
Three marquees
Hot snacks/coffee/teas
Tombola
Design a poster for
THE QUEEN’S 90TH BIRTHDAY
CELEBRATION
Saturday June 11th
Only £1 to enter!
All proceeds to the Recreation Ground Fund
All entries and money must reach Jax by
DEADLINE MAY 1st
At RIXONS ON THE LEWES RD
HORSTED KEYNES
Remember: The winner’s image will
represent THE VILLAGE
And there will be an arty prize!
Contact JAX at jaxarts@googlemail.com
or 01825 790453 for further information.
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The Horsted Keynes Sponsored Walk Needs You!
This year’s Horsted Keynes sponsored walk will
be taking place on 23rd July 2016 and we’re
looking for more walkers! Participants will be
raising funds for the Church, Pre-school, PTA or
charity of their choice, and there are options for
all ages/walking abilities.
Horsted Keynes - Helping to keep our village safe
Hello again everyone.
We’ll start in the morning on Brighton Beach
and will meander our way across the stunning South Downs to the village
via lunch and refreshments at a couple of country pubs, finishing at the
Martindale for a BBQ in the evening.
The total walk is c. 20 miles but participants are welcome to join/leave at
any of the scheduled pub stops if a shorter walk is desired/required.
Anyone wishing to take part or get more details should contact Paddy
Herridge on pherridge@mww.com or 07977151401.
Thankfully we have no crimes to report this month.
There are various scams around at the moment, so please be vigilant and
do not give any unknown person your details.
We have had a fatal report of livestock worrying in Danehill. Please keep
your dog on a lead around livestock. It is far better for the sheep, the dog
(your beloved pet risks being shot) and for your blood pressure, as anyone
who saw the TV/You Tube clip of Benton and his owner will know!
Come and see us at the May Fair - Saturday May 14th.
Horsted Keynes Parish Council
From Friday 15th April until 3rd June, the Parish Council
Office will be open to the public each Friday between
11am and 1pm, when our Acting Clerk, Linda Butcher,
will be in attendance.
Our new Clerk, Michaela Frost, will start work on
Monday 6th June, and we will announce future timings
shortly.
David Colville, Chairman
Life and Faith group
We meet Thursdays from 1.30—3.00pm. Currently studying
‘Living Faithfully’. Mostly at Mote Croft. To check venue ring
Chris on 790467
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We have:* Information on protecting your property and scams.
* Some wonderful vintage motor bikes.
* Free security marking for cycles/garden tools.
* Raffle with great prizes.
* The launch of "HK carry your poo bag with pride" campaign
(supported by Mid Sussex Rangers & Pets at Home who have donated
poo bags).
This page is just not big enough to mention everything, so do come and
see us. We look forward to seeing you there.
Keep watching, keep safe.
Tricia Raney
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STRICTLY KATIE!
Horsted Keynes - Helping to keep our village safe
Area Co-ordinator Mrs Tricia Raney - 790523
Deputy Area Co-ordinator Mrs Wendy Colville - 791395 Station Road (including The Martindale) and The Green (including Allotments,
Hillcrest, The Cricket Club, The Crown, The Green Man and The Village Hall)
Mrs Tracey Donaldson 791012 - Rixons Close & Rixons Orchard.
Mr David Douglass 790605 - Chapel Lane (including The Tennis Club & The
Horsted Club) and Wyatts Lane.
Mrs Mary Elston 790260 - Keysford Lane to the waterworks.
Mr Roy Humphreys 791565 - Challoners & Home Farm Court.
An Evening with Katie Derham
on Friday 13th May at 8.00pm
Mrs Heidi Mowforth 790825 - Railway Cottages.
Mrs Peggy Rothwell 790950 - Hamsland (including St Stephen's Church).
Mr Colin Sainter 791469 - Boxes Lane, Jefferies and Lewes Road.
Mr Rod Smith 790701 - Cheeleys, Church Lane (including St Giles) & Leighton
Road.
Lt. Col. (Retired) Geoffrey Vesey Holt MBE, BA (Hons Dunelm) 791187 Bonfire Lane, Birch Grove Road (including Lucas & Westall House)
Police Contact Numbers :
999 = Emergency
101 = All other calls (calls cost 15p) or 01273 470101
PCSO to be advised
Crime stoppers - 0800 555111
Email - contact.centre@sussex.pnn.police.uk
Dangerous parking/driving - operationcrackdown.org or 01243 642222
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at the Martindale Centre.
Come and hear some ‘behind the scenes’
stories of life at the BBC.
Tickets £10.00 to include a glass of wine from
Veronica Griffiths, 790401
Hilary Nicholson, 790777
or Marion Lott, 790537
Raising funds to maintain the Martindale Centre
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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
HORSTED KEYNES
WOMEN’S SECTION
We had a record turnout for our meeting in April: 41 members and guests. We
almost ran out of chairs!
The business side of the meeting was swiftly dealt with. I am delighted to report
that our recent Jumble Sale raised about £400! It was due to the hard work of Amy
and Louisa - thank you girls! (And to all the other helpers who turned out on the
day.)
The next committee meeting is the 10th May and the next Branch meeting is 17th
May when we will look forward to hearing ‘Wildlife A&E Tales’, hopefully with
happy endings, from Debbie Johnson.
We had a very factual but entertaining talk by Loz Allan on ‘Flight and the Human
Factor’. The talk started with some highlights from some very serious accidents
and how much was due to human error. We learnt how the aviation industry has
moved on and developed procedures to dramatically reduce these errors. We were
much more assured that flying as a passenger is certainly a very safe form of travel,
even more so today.
Linda Allan
The Village Lunch
3rd Friday each month—12 for 12.30pm
The next lunch at the Martindale will be on 20th
May. Enjoy a home-cooked meal in good
company and with stunning views of the
countryside!
Please book your place by signing the list in the
village shop. It would help the cooks if you could book by the
Monday of the week in which the lunch falls.
The cost of the lunch is £4.00.
See you there!
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GARDENER’S CALENDAR
As I write, we have had a fair few April showers with hail, thunder
and lightning but air temperatures still on the cool side for this time
of year, with a ground frost or two so the grass is not growing away
madly. A few bluebells are beginning to bloom so the woodlands
will probably be at their best at the end of April.
May is often “manic” if you have a vegetable garden in terms
of all the jobs that need to be done. Sow runner and French beans, sweet corn,
courgettes, squashes - all of which can safely be planted out with other frosttender plants (eg, bedding plants) the third week of May. Hanging baskets may be
hung up a week or so earlier being off the ground and often sheltered by buildings.
Plant up tubs, pots and cover fences and trellis with annual climbers like cobea
scandens, ipomea, mina (ipomea) lobata, rhodochiton, eccremocarpus scaber,
asarina antirrhinum and even the humble and edible nasturtium, though watch for
caterpillars (they are the cabbage family).
Plant out brassicas, leeks, lettuce and sow more carrots, beetroot and
spinach. Main crop potatoes should be in the ground by May and the first earlies
should be showing signs of emerging.
In the greenhouse, when tomato and cucumber plants are established,
remove side shoots (unless they are bush varieties). Don't feed until the first truss
has set as too much fertiliser/ nutrients encourages lots of leaf at the expense of
flower and fruit formation. Once set, however, feed well and regularly with a wellbalanced NPK fertiliser (eg, Tomorite or maxicrop/seaweed-based ones).
Lawns can still be treated for weeds in early May but granular treatments
need watering in if there's no rain after 3-4 days to avoid scorch (always read
manufacturers’ instructions!). Asparagus growers will be cutting (and eating)
spears regularly by May but watch for asparagus beetle and pick off swiftly. Keep
a vigilant eye out for other pests and diseases - aphids on roses, sweet peas, broad
beans, lupins etc and treat as organically as possible.
Tie in climbers as they grow (eg, clematis, honeysuckle and sweet peas).
Some biennials flower this month, notably Sweet Williams, honesty and
hollyhocks. You can either save seed from them for sowing June/July time in trays
or let them self-sow and move the plants if in the wrong place. Large leafy
houseplants, like ficus, that look a little dusty may be put outside on a warm rainy
day to have a good wash down…that’s if they are moveable without breaking your
back! Do not leave them outside in bright sunlight as this can easily scorch their
leaves. Pot on any houseplants whose roots are bursting the boundaries of their
pots. Tease out any really tangled roots or cut them off if that is difficult.
Root pruning in summer will do little harm.
Enjoy Sussex in May with all the beautiful rhododendrons and azaleas.
Lindsay Shurvell—Courtlands Nurseries
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HK Parish Council
www.horstedkeynesparishcouncil.com
The 1st Horsted Keynes Brownies and Rainbows started the
new term on 13th April planting sunflowers as part of the
village competition for the annual Produce Show to see who
can grow the tallest sunflower.
On Wednesday 4th May, the Rainbows will be having a
promise ceremony when they will all be enrolled. The same
evening, the Brownies will be hoping to gain their Agility
badge when their fitness is tested by Lisa Moore.
The Brownies and Rainbows will be having fun and games
outside during April and May, and their last meeting
before half-term will be on 18th May.
We are looking for adult volunteers who can give occasional
help, say once a month, on Wednesday evenings from
5.30pm to 7.00pm. If you can spare the time, please
contact Rhoda on 01825 790565.
Kay MacNaughton
Rhoda Miles
Helen Hord
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On 10th May we have our Annual Parish Council Meeting
at 7pm and our Annual Parish Meeting at 8pm, both at
the Village Hall.
The aim of the Parish Council is to achieve a greater
awareness about the responsibilities and workings of the
Council among residents of the Parish, and see more
people attending Council meetings giving their views on
matters affecting the area.
The Annual Parish Council Meeting will elect a Chairman,
make other annual appointments, decide when the
Council’s ordinary meetings will be held and various
other matters.
The Annual Parish Meeting is not like a normal Council
meeting. The Chairman of the Council reports on
achievements and frustrations of the previous year and
aspirations for the following year. This meeting is open to
all members of the public to have their say on matters
affecting the area. We hope that as many people as
possible will take the opportunity to meet their Parish
Councillors and discuss their concerns on a less formal
basis.
Following on from the article in last month’s P&P,
Councillor Sarah Webster will give an updated
presentation on the plans for the Village Picnic to
celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday, and the raising of
money for the play area on the Recreation Ground.
Please come along as we genuinely want your views on
the future of the Parish.
David Colville, Chairman
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HORSTED KEYNES
WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
FAMILY SUPPORT WORK
The Chichester Diocesan Association for Family Support Work (FSW) has
opened a charity shop in Eastbourne.
The WI meeting was held at the Village Hall on Wednesday 13th April at
2.30pm. Our President welcomed the Speaker - Gill Parker, who had come
to talk to us about her time as a Bunny Girl.
A launch event was held in early April, at which HM Lord Lieutenant of
East Sussex, Peter Field, cut the ribbon. The Bishop of Lewes, Richard
Jackson, gave a short blessing for the shop and for FSW’s work in the
town. Eastbourne’s Mayor, Cllr Janet Coles, and the MP Caroline Ansell,
were also in attendance.
She became a Bunny Girl after having a rather boring office job, and after
starting as a waitress to the customers then became a croupier - a position
she obviously enjoyed. She told us that the Bunny Girls were really well
looked after - and the rumours people hear are not at all true!
The shop, at 26 Cornfield Road, will raise funds for FSW, which has been
helping vulnerable children and families in Sussex since 1890.
After Gill had given her talk we had our tea. This time is a good
opportunity to chat and generally get to know people much better. A social
occasion!
Martin Auton-Lloyd, FSW’s Director, said: “Eastbourne is a perfect
location for our new shop as we’ve just employed a Family Support
Worker in the town. Money raised from the shop will help families across
Sussex who are struggling with issues such as unemployment,
bereavement, illness or family break down. Our aim is to improve
children’s lives by building a strong home environment.”
Veronica and Pat were given their birthday posies after the Minutes had
been read.
We then went on to discuss the School May Fair for which we make cakes,
pies and bread - all proceeds going to the school.
The charity is looking for shop volunteers who can give half a day each
week. Contact 01273 832963 or email admin@familysupportwork.org.uk.
We discussed our outings for the year and money was collected for the
May one to Hampton Court.
The planned FSW Easter Walk, cancelled because of Storm Katie, will
now be on Sunday 1st May 2016 setting off at 1.30pm from Gills Lap
North Car Park in the Ashdown Forest. The refreshment stop will be in
Hartfield Village Hall, as originally planned. The last group of walkers
will leave Gill’s Lap North Car Park at 2.15pm.
We arranged our Lunch Club outing and collected names.
In order that FSW can ensure they have an accurate record of walkers for
the new date, please could you let them know either by phone or email (as
above) if you plan to participate in the walk on the revised date of Sunday
1st May.
Anne Twisleton
Our next meeting is on May 11th in the Village Hall at 2.30pm. This will
be our Resolution Meeting and will start with food from The Green Man
at 1 o'clock.
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We had been sent greetings from two of our former members - Helen and
Jennifer - both of whom have moved from the area, and it was lovely to
hear from them.
WAC
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News from St Giles School
We have had a busy start to the term. The children in Years 4, 5 and 6 are
studying the Greeks and on the first day of term they went to the Theatre
Royal in Brighton to find out about the Groovy Greeks (based on the
Horrible Histories book series)!
We are looking forward to the Olympics this year and we are planning
activities and sports days linked to the Rio Olympics.
Open Gardens – Sunday 12th June
The school will be participating in the Open Gardens event in June. Please
come and see our lovely garden area at the back of the school.
Performance – Monday 12th July (1.30pm)
We will be holding our annual performance in July. If you would like to
join us for our first performance, please contact the school at the beginning
of July.
Coffee Mornings
Every Thursday, 10.30am
at the Martindale.
All welcome!
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Carlo Rovelli Seven Brief Lessons on Physics
Translated Simon Carnell and Erica Segre
Penguin 2016 £6.99 ISBN 978-0141981727 96pp
Westall House
Westall House will be holding our
second art competition as
part of our Open Day on Friday 17th June.
The artwork should be postcard size (A6), any
medium and follow one of these themes:
The Queen or The Olympics.
Age Groups
Pre-school
Reception Class – Class Year 6
Class Years 7 – 11
Years 12 & 13
Adult
Entries should be labelled with name, contact number
& age group
Closing date for entries to Westall House by
5pm Friday 10th June
Entries will be available for collection
9am – 5pm w/c 19th June
Viewing times
Friday 17th June 10am – 4pm
For further info please contact Heather
01825 791157 or e-mail h.rogers@abbeyfield.com
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This Italian bestseller is spreading the world as word gets round of a
scientist who can put a century’s achievement into less than 100 readable
pages. I appreciated the simple, clear text despite translation, and some of
his intriguing lines that beg philosophical and theological engagement. ‘It is
part of our nature to love and to be honest. It is part of our nature to long to
know more, and to continue to learn.’
Over the last century the frontiers of science have advanced through relativity theory’s
insight into the cosmos, quantum theory’s insight into the subatomic, and the
acknowledgment that the working of our own thought processes make for a fuzziness
between observer and observed. Rovelli is excited by the way we stand ‘on the edge of
what we know, in contact with the ocean of the Unknown’ and senses breathtaking mystery
and beauty.
The seven lessons he gives are on relativity, quantum mechanics, the architecture of the
universe, elementary particles, quantum gravity, probability and ourselves. They were
initially given in an Italian Sunday newspaper and were so well received that they were
published further afield across the world. It is a mark of great intellect to both grasp deep
truth and be able to communicate it simply and clearly, itself evidence of your firm grasp.
Here, particularly, is a lesson for theologians reminding of the need to distil thinking again
and again into the vernacular, as Lewis used to say. Truth isn’t esoteric.
The wisdom Rovelli distils seems to have been acquired indirectly, even through wasting
time! We’re told the young Albert Einstein ‘spent a year loafing aimlessly’. This is a typical
counter-cultural aspect of this fascinating and lucid treatise. I liked the way it goes head on
at the paradox of space being all curves in relativity theory and granular in quantum
mechanics. Both theories work well independently but can’t both be right. A current scientific
endeavour called ‘quantum gravity’ is an attempt at resolving this schizophrenia.
When the universe gets compressed, according to quantum gravitational theory, there’s a
counter force so what we know as the ‘Big Bang’ might conceivably be a ‘Big Bounce’ with
our world being born from a preceding universe’s contraction with an intermediate phase
where there’s neither space nor time. This is fascinating reading, as is the perception that
the distinction between past and future is inseparable from the inevitable flow of heat from
hot to cold. ‘Time sits at the centre of the tangle of problems raised by the intersection of
gravity, quantum mechanics and thermodynamics. A tangle of problems where we are still
in the dark.’
It’s an achievement of the author to take unschooled readers out of the dark so far as the
main achievements of science in the last century whilst making us more aware of current
frontiers of knowledge awaiting illumination by thought and experiment. Ongoing eagerness
for discovery and honesty in facing challenges to age-old thinking aren’t just the preserve of
the scientist.
The Rector
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HORSTED KEYNES POST OFFICE
Tuesdays & Fridays, 1-4pm in the
SMALL Village Hall
OPEN for the following:
Inland Mail
Friday 17th June 2016
10am – 4pm
Inland parcels
International mail
International Parcels
Refreshments THROUGHOUT THE DAY
Stamps
Personal Banking – cash deposits/cheque deposits/cash
withdrawals
Business Banking - deposits
Car tax
BFPO mail
Bill Payments
Pre-order foreign currency (limited Euros available on the day)
Residents’ Art Exhibition
Display of Art on a Postcard competition entries
Grand Summer Raffle
PLUS
Sarah Carpenter singing songs
from the musicals at 2.30pm
Mobile Phone top ups
Home Shopping Returns
Come and see what we offer here at
Westall House to both residents and
anyone interested in volunteering
Transcash
Savings cards
Postal Orders
Gift cards
Entries will be available for collection
Articles for the Blind
Fishing licences
Viewing times
Tel:
4pm
01825-790224 during opening hours
For further info please contact Heather
USE IT OR LOSE IT!
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Contact Heather at Westall House for further info
01825 791157 or e-mail
h.rogers@abbeyfield.com
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How I Found Horsted Keynes
Referring to “Village Mailbox” in April’s P&P, I will try to answer the comment, “How I found
Horsted Keynes in 1945”. In fact, two of us in particular, namely Vernon Edwards and
myself. We were in an RA unit of the Dorset Yeomanry based in Wales and, in early 1945,
we were transferred to Dane Hill. We were “billeted” in the site which is now known as
Cumnor House School. It so transpired that both of us found love, marriage and eventually
lived in Horsted Keynes after the war.
Our “night out” in Dane Hill was a half a pint in The Crocodile and then to the
dances at the village halls (alternate weeks with Horsted Keynes). As a result, Vernon met
Ivy Wood and I met Joyce Williams. There were many “friendships” made at the time, but
we four stayed the course!
Vernon married Ivy in October ‘45 and Joyce and I did our courting by letter for the
next two years. We were posted overseas on Remembrance Day 1945, bound for Greece.
Joyce met my parents, and also they met Joyce’s family in Horsted Keynes while I was
away. Vernon being a bit older than me got his “demob” in 1946; I had to ‘soldier on’ until I
got my demob in October 1947, having then served in Egypt and Palestine.
Joyce and I got engaged “by proxy” (while I was away) and we were married in
August 1948 at St Giles, and made our first home in Horsted Keynes with Joyce’s family in
Jefferies. By now, Ivy and Vernon had settled in Rixons Close and we also later moved to a
flat in Rixons. Vernon got employment in the brick yard (until his death a few years ago)
and, after a time, I gave up commuting to London daily and got a job with Buxted Chicken
Co based in the old Jam Factory.
Ivy produced two girls, Linda and Julie, and Joyce followed with our two girls,
Shirley and Susan. The four girls did their early education under the eyes of Mrs Morse
(headmistress) and her assistant, Miss Sage.
Love and happiness in the village were wonderful for there were many clubs to join
and Vernon and I had membership of The Royal British Legion. I remember two highlights in
the life of the village: in February 1953 I played “Mother Muffet” in the pantomime of the
same name, directed by Mrs Aitkens. Robert Fry would remember the part he played as the
two rear legs of Buttercup the cow, and the late Mike Head was the front legs!
Another great memory for me was winning the football Montgomery Cup in April that
same year by beating Bentswood at Victoria Park in Haywards Heath. The late Hughie
Richards got the winning goal at 2-1. My medal for that night is in the safe hands of my
great-grandson. To my knowledge there are only two of that team alive today: Brian Gasson
and me. The names of many people contributed to make up our lifetime in the village, where
we all had so many happy years together.
I am so pleased that David Luckhurst has the same memories as me. I remember
him as “one of the boys” at 12 Jefferies. In later years, Joyce and I lived at No. 7. Although I
now live in Eastbourne, I love the connections I still have with the village. I am proud to
follow so many giants in the capacity of President of the local branch of The Royal British
Legion.
As we say, “We will remember them”.
Jimmy King
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BETH REED HAS TICKETS—790402
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