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Lower Beeding Parish
Worship Services
This Month
4th
Epiphany
8.30am
Eucharist at St Johns
of
10.00am
Parish Eucharist
the Lord
Readings: Isaiah 60: 1-6; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2: 1-12.
11th
Baptism
of the Lord
8.30am
10.00am
3.30pm
Eucharist at St Johns
Parish Eucharist
Evensong at St John’s BCP
Readings: Isaiah 55: 1-11; 1 John 5: 1-9; Mark 1: 7-11.
18th
2nd Sunday of
the year
8.30am
10.00am
Eucharist at St Johns
Family Service
Readings:1Samuel3:3-10&19; 1Cornthians 6:13-15 & 17;John1:35-42
25th
3rd Sunday of
the year
8.30am
10.00am
Eucharist at St Johns
Parish Eucharist
Readings: Jonah 3: 1-5& 10; 1 Corinthians 7: 29-31; Mark 1: 14-20.
BCP = Book of Common Prayer
It is with much sadness that we must report...
Dr Tim Black, CBE, husband for 52 years to Jean died on the 11th
December at the end of a walk through the local woods.
He will be sadly missed by his daughters, Jane and Julia, and five
grand children and all those who knew him.
Mr Brian McKinnell, husband to Jan and father to Vikki and Paul died
on Monday 8th December. He will be greatly missed by his family and
many friends, a loving and generous man.
Our thoughts are with Jean and Jan and their families at this sad time.
Parish Magazine Team
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Contents
Features
Christmas Market
Defibrillator
Nymans Exhibition
Sleeping Beauty
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Regulars
Worship
From Holy Trinity
Views from St John’s
Thursday Club
LBA
LBHS
Great Britons
PCSO
Gardener’s World
Guides
Sussex Wildlife Trust
Puzzle Page
Our Page (children)
Weather
Local History
Parish Council
Health Walks
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Copy date for next
magazine – Thursday
8th January
Welcome to the January edition of the
magazine. Please forgive any mistakes
you may find as I am finding I have less
time to spend editing now that I have a
baby! With that in mind it would be
great to find some people to help with
the magazine. If you feel you’d like to
help with writing articles, taking photos
or taking over from Diana with the
adverts please contact me using the
details on the back page.
As a change this month, our letter from
Holy Trinity comes from one of our
younger members of the congregation,
a big thank you to Bethany for her
contribution. This month we celebrate
Epiphany and you can read about this
in Bethany’s article, in the views from
St John’s and on our children’s page.
Epiphany services are at 8.30am at St
John’s and 10.00am at Holy Trinity. All
are welcome.
I hope you all had a lovely Christmas
and I wish you a very Happy New Year
full of God’s blessings.
Christina Betson
Editor
cmbetson@hotmail.co.uk
The views and opinions
within this publication
are not necessarily those
of the editor or
the Lower Beeding
Parochial Church Council.
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From Holy Trinity
Welcome to the first 2015 edition of the parish
magazine. I hope that you all had a wonderful
Christmas and wish you a very happy, healthy and
peaceful New Year. I have worryingly been handed responsibility for this month’s
‘From Holy Trinity’ and am trying my best to follow in Mark’s footsteps which is
rather a mean feat as they are big boots to fill!
The New Year is a time to reflect on the past year and look forward with hope for the
year ahead. New Year’s resolutions (a promise that you make to yourself to start
doing something good or stop doing something bad on the first day of the year) are
often food for thought in January and can be rather mind boggling for some. This isn’t
surprising as a New Year’s resolution needs to last for more than just a few days.
Today 92% of people fail to achieve their goal. Some people struggle when trying to
think of ideas and end up with goals that are unrealistic. If this is the case it is not
really surprising that no one manages to achieve these. We must try to think of
realistic targets to set ourselves so that we can improve on the 8% of the population
who currently manage to reach their goals.
I found a few quotes regarding New Year’s resolutions:
“Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book, write a good one.”
“Dear God, my prayer for 2015 is a fat bank account and a thin body. Please don’t
mix these up like you did last year.”
“My goal for 2015 is to accomplish the goals of 2014 which I should have done in
2013 because I promised them in 2012 and planned them in 2011.”
January is a month to celebrate the New Year but also to
remember the arrival of the Kings who gave Baby Jesus gifts of
Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh. As well as spending our time
thinking of resolutions we should recall the importance of
Epiphany and thank God for everything we do have and for the
gifts we have been given. God gave them to us for a reason and we should use them
wisely to make sure that others have a year full of love and happiness.
Bethany Norris
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A Happy and Blessed New Year to one and all. Remember that the Christmas
season ends on twelfth night and Christmas trees should be taken down and
burnt (or put back in the attic). Originally this tradition was attached to
Candlemas celebrated on the 2nd February.
The Feast of Epiphany commemorates the manifestation of Christ to the
Gentiles as foretold in the Old Testament and prophecy of Simeon in the New
Testament ‘A light to Lighten the Gentiles’.
The visit of the Magi to the Holy Family is the revelation of Christ as Lord and
King, the Magi were the first Gentiles to recognise the divinity of Christ with
their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
The Eastern Church celebrates Christ’s baptism in the River Jordan at Epiphany
when the Holy Spirit descended on Jesus in the form of a dove, and a voice from
heaven saying ‘This is my Son who I love and with him I am well pleased’
Some orthodox churches also include the miracle at the wedding in Cana as part
of Epiphany celebrations.
Let us share the New Year Carol Auld Land Syne written by Robert Burns:
Should old acquaintance be forgot
And never bought to mind?
Should old acquaintance be forgot
And Auld Lang Syne?
For Auld Lang Syne
For Auld Lang Syne
Let’s take a cup of kindness yet
For Auld Lang Syne
Kay Croll
Don’t forget the Epiphany Services on Sunday 4 th January
– 8.30am at St John’s and 10.00am for the Family Service at Holy Trinity.
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Christmas Market Thank Yous
Once again I have to say a huge thank you to everyone who helped towards the
Christmas Market last November. The many helpers, the people who generously
donated items and those who came along and supported us on the day.
I would like to add a special thank you to Steve for all the ferrying of tables and
goods back and forth in his car on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It was a tremendous
help. Also a thank you to the car parking attendants who get frozen outside in the cold
all afternoon. And a very special thank you to Bill who supports me in organising the
Market. House to house collecting, making and erecting street signs, helping with the
101 things that need to be done before, after and on the day.
If you didn't manage to come along you missed a really good market. The tables
were laden with goodies, the tombolas did a roaring trade, along with the super raffle.
This year we had a new Christmas Decorations table which made the hall look very
festive.
Once again Mrs Betson (Mark's Mum) made a wonderful Christmas cake which
raised £70.00 at auction.
Refreshments were provided with
delicious home made cakes and teas and of
course the mulled wine.
The school choir sang their hearts out and
entertained with carols and Christmas songs.
Very well done.
The children’s Christmas card competition
was of a very high standard as usual. They all
deserved a prize.
All in all a very successful afternoon and a great start to the Christmas Season.
Bill and I are now going into retirement. Bill is 80 next year so we feel it is time
to take a break. Please, someone come forward to take the helm. It would be nice to
have a fresh stance on the Market next year.
It just leaves me to wish you all A very Happy, Healthy, and Peaceful New Year.
Pam Jays ( Christmas Market Organiser )
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There will be a new stretch class starting on January
5th in the Church Room every Monday from 10-11am.
Come along and improve your Circulation, Breathing,
Mobility, Posture, Core strength, Relaxation, Flexibility,
and Balance. Single class = £7.50 Monthly block =
£20.00 for a 4 week month and £25.00 for a 5 week
month. The class is designed for any level of fitness or
age. Will Tabor will be taking the class and anyone
interested please contact either Will on 07786698479 or Caroline 891694.
Village Defibrillator
The defibrillator is now fitted in the porch of
The Plough pub. Many thanks must go to
the Parish Council, The Plough customers
and Landlord Mark Webber for their hard
work and donations. And a huge thank you
to Richard Simmons for installing it. A
meeting will be held in the new year to explain more.
Exhibition at Nymans gallery
Paintings, Drawings and Constructions '
Inspired by Nymans'
Open from 10:00am to 5:00pm throughout
January and February.
The exhibition continues until February.
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans/
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Lower Beeding Association News
Charity No. 267433
Results of the LBA 250 Club for 2014
13th Mar : Plough
£50 M Loveridge 247
£30 B Harrison 24
£20 S Lee
218
£50 J Holden 129
£30 A Newton
9
£20 J Blount
203
£50 M Verrall 190
£30 K Loveridge 72
£20 A Eades
54
12th June : Crabtree
£50 R Crisp
78
£30 R Riley
121
£20 N Gerard-Pearse 3
£50 K Loveridge 72
£30 W Christian 136
£20 C Walsh
26
£50 C Charman 189
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£30 M Tyler
£20 M Davies 63
11th Sept : Wheatsheaf
£50 R Cooper 243
£30 J Dobbe
104
£20 H Croxford 68
£50 M Peckham 164
£30 R Riley
121
£20 H Broadhurst 163
£50 L Prager
£30 S Smith
£20 S Smith
224
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December 12th : Plough
£500 Joan Hackett
240
£50 Brian Stockwell 65 £50 Rosemary Humphrey44 £50 Caroline Walsh 214
£30 Peter Arbuthnot 14 £30 Diana Barden
149 £30 Graham Fry 37
£20 Jenny Potter
239 £20 Betty Roux
155 £20 Shirley Smith 28
To find out more about the 250 Club contact Marion or Tom on 01403 891280
or Jean on 891523. The 250 Club for 2015 will commence in January with the
first draw in March 2015. We need a few more collectors! Contact Tom/Marion
on 01403 891280 for tickets for 2015 – only £20 a year (should be nearer £40!)
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The groups in the village who welcome new members…..
The Lower Beeding Horticultural Society, established well over 100 years, is a very active
and interesting group who can be contacted through Elsie Chaplin – 01444 400607 (Show
Secretary) and Roy Broadhurst (Treasurer) 01403 891055.
The Thursday Club is a friendly group and hold monthly afternoon meetings offering a
number of talks, lunches and outings. Contact Caroline Reid on 01403 891694.
Rainbows - Barbara Fox on 01403253268. Brownies – Donna Cavallo on 01403 891098
and Guides – Mandy Wicking 01403 891710. Mandy is the Guide Commissioner and can be
contacted re any of these groups. All three have their meetings at the village hall on
Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Cricket – for all cricket matches Eddie can be contacted on 01403891185.
Stoolball – a young team and new members always welcome. Contact: Mary Davies on
01403 891767
The Cavalier Cricket team which is your local friendly team and who have doing particularly
well this last season can be contacted via Russell Knapton on 01403 892532.
The Church room for Bumps, Babies and Toddlers on Wednesdays, contact Joan on 01403
891729.
We have no senior football team but the active Lower Beeding Junior Football Club can be
contacted via Ian Jewell on 01403 864188.
There are also dog training classes run by Carolyn Lloyd all day Wednesdays can be
contacted on 01403 891348. And Wendy Mitchell who trains for Ringcraft alternate
Wednesday evenings on 01903 745820.
For fifteen years until 1997 we had keep fit classes but no one wanted to take over! And
for many years we had spring and autumn BBQs, dances, horse race nights, film shows,
fashion shows (2) and more so if there is anyone out there who would like to use their
talents to organize some events on behalf of the LBA please come forward (Jean 01403
891523).
It is with sadness to say that Alan Wylie of Plummers Plain recently died – we offer his wife
Christine and the family our condolence at this very sad time.
Welcome to Jason Parks and his little dog Barney, who have recently moved into Mill Lane.
There are some lovely walks round here Jason for you to exercise both yourself and Barney!
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Mark and his staff welcome you to
THE PLOUGH
Lower Beeding
A traditional, family friendly country pub, serving fine ales and beers.
Lunchtime snacks from 12–2pm. Full evening menu available from 6–9pm.
Sunday roast from 12 – 3 pm. Don’t forget Fryday is fish and chip day.
Ring 01403 891277 to order – you’d batter hurry.
Open all day Friday Saturday and Sunday.
Darts
Pool Bar
See you soon
Billiards
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Contact the owners Lisa & Sue. 01403 891 300
Lower Beeding Horticultural Society Report
Membership is now due for 2015, and remains at £5 per person.
If you take advantage of the discount schemes as a member you
will get your money back several times over. And membership
offers heavily subsided garden visits each year, too. If you want
to renew, or join, then please contact Roy Broadhurst on 01403
891055, roy.broadhurst@violetsbarn.co.uk.
Our first event of 2015 is a quiz evening at the village hall on 9
January at 7:30. All are welcome to join us, and the cost is £10
per person including fish & chips for supper supplied by Mark at
The Plough. To register your interest just call Pam or Bill Jays on
01403 891319.
The calendar and show schedule is out for 2015 now, if you
would like a copy and haven’t received one then please contact
Hilary Broadhurst, contact details as for Roy, above. This gives
details of all our planned events for the year as well as
information relating to our two shows, in the spring and summer
To arrange an annual subscription of the magazine for only £6 per
year, that’s just 50p per monthly edition delivered through your
door, please contact Mandy Wicking on 01403 891710 or via email at
awicking@rwicking.freeserve.co.uk or by post at Two Oaks, Brighton
Road, Monks Gate, RH13 6JD
To advertise in the magazine please contact Diana Riordan
by post at 22 Mill Lane, RH13 6PX or on 01403 891 683 or at
dianacarolineriordan@googlemail.com
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Sir Thomas More has come to be seen by many as a heroic model of integrity - preferring to
die rather than compromise his principles. More was charming and sophisticated; a scholar
and philosopher much admired in Europe. He became teacher, adviser and friend to Henry
VIII. As Henry’s Chancellor, however, More was an enforcer of religious intolerance.
When burning Protestant books failed to achieve his ends, he turned to burning people as
well! The BBC list of Great Britons included both Henry and More. I instead prefer a
martyr to their intolerance, whose work was a foundation stone of the modern English
language and identity.
38. William Tyndale
1494-1536
Born to Gloucestershire gentry, Tyndale was educated at
Oxford University, becoming fluent in Latin, Greek,
Hebrew and four modern European languages.
Religion was the bedrock of society and culture. It was
central to everyone’s life – from king to peasant. The Word
of God was recorded in Hebrew and Greek texts that had
been translated in the 4th century into the Church-approved
Latin Vulgate Bible. Few outside the priesthood could read
Latin, so the people relied on priests to interpret the Bible
for them.
Tyndale became shocked by the ignorance of the parish
priests. Partly because they often secured their positions for
financial gain, many priests could not even read Latin. They were incapable of properly
sharing the Word of God with their flocks! Yet the Church insisted on retaining the
authority of the priesthood over the Word. Tyndale became determined to bring the Word to
the people in their own language so that even “the boy that driveth the plough” could
understand. Such a translation needed to be written in plain language, but memorable style.
To do this properly, Tyndale went back to the Hebrew and Greek texts. Hostility from his
local church authorities led Tyndale to move to London. London was becoming a major
European trading city. It was a place where ideas as well as goods were being disseminated
at a pace that frightened the authorities, who responded with waves of book-burning and
repression. In particular, the Church was hostile to imported books by Martin Luther. He
was a German monk who openly defied the pope and insisted on a new reading of the Bible
that challenged some of the Church’s long-held dogmas. Luther had produced a German
translation of the Bible. The Church authorities in London wanted no English equivalent.
Tyndale found support among the London merchants. They had strong commercial
relationships with the cities of northern Europe, where the art of printing books was more
advanced than in England. The unworldly Tyndale made no secret of his plan and never
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understood the hostility it aroused. To protect him, his merchant friends smuggled him out
of London, together with his half complete translation of the New Testament.
A year later Tyndale was ready to start printing in Cologne,
when the city authorities raided the printing works. Tyndale
escaped to Worms, where the first English New Testament
was printed in 1526. It was an immediate hit! The key text
for religion, the framework of everyone’s life, was now
available in English. Tyndale spent the rest of his life, with
the help of local English merchants, dodging between north
European cities, delivering bits of newly completed work to
the printing presses whose output cascaded into England.
Words used by Tyndale to translate the Greek gave insight to
biblical script that was contrary to Church tradition: “Elder”
instead of “Priest”; “Congregation” for “Church”;
“repentance” not “penance” and “love” instead of “charity”. The Church authorities
purchased many copies of his New Testament to burn, inadvertently financing a new and
improved version. The first five Books of the Old Testament arrived in 1530. Others
followed.
Tyndale also published philosophical pamphlets and engaged in the first ever debate in print.
In 1528 More published his Dialogue Concerning Heresies, which was mainly directed at
Tyndale’s work. Tyndale replied with An Answere unto Sir Thomas Mores Dialogue. The
argument between the two continued with further published writings until 1533.
Tyndale’s treatise The Obedience of a Christian Man stressed the authority of Scripture over
Church. He also identified biblical references that made it clear that it was kings whom God
ordained to rule, not priests. “This is a book for me and all kings to read” declared Henry
VIII. Believing that God-given authority had been usurped from kings over the centuries by
popes, Henry broke from papal authority, making himself head of the English Church. More
was executed for refusing to accept this. Meanwhile Tyndale’s Bible was bringing to the
people the Word of God in their own language. This gradually led to the English becoming
a Protestant people, as Henry VIII’s political Reformation broadened into a popular one.
The principled but naïve Tyndale however infuriated Henry with a pamphlet denouncing his
moves to divorce Catherine of Aragon. Arrested in Antwerp, Tyndale was executed as a
heretic. Nevertheless Thomas Cromwell and Archbishop Cranmer persuaded Henry to allow
the publication of an English translation of the Bible, two thirds of it written by Tyndale.
Tyndale’s work is one of the founding texts of modern English. Working without assistants,
he translated a large body of Hebrew and Greek texts. Wanting to be read out loud, Tyndale
kept only to homely words, but gave his translation rhythm and attention-grabbing
metaphors and phrases that then, and now, sound direct and vigorous. The rhythm, balance
and verve of his simple, clear prose impart a poetic beauty that has inspired generations of
the English speaking world. All English translations of the Bible until the 20 th century were
based on his, including the massively influential King James Bible. For 300 years Tyndale’s
work hugely influenced religion, culture, and politics in Britain and, in due course, the
colonies overseas.
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The Police Community Support
officer writes...
With online shopping ever more popular, the number of home
deliveries being made by couriers is increasing. Unfortunately, over
recent years various “courier” type scams have been set up to take
advantage of this. For example, a parcel containing such high value
goods as mobile phones ordered using a stolen or cloned credit card
will be delivered to your address by a genuine courier. The fraudster
will shortly attempt to retrieve it from you, claiming that it was misdirected and he will arrange correct delivery.
Always act with caution if you receive an unexpected
parcel delivery. Check to see if the parcel is correctly
addressed to you or someone else in your household.
Never provide any credit card details or payment to
confirm receipt of a parcel. If you are in any doubt, refuse to take
receipt of the delivery – never feel intimidated into making a quick
decision just because the courier is in a hurry. If you receive an “unable
to deliver” card, take a moment to check you are not being asked to
call a premium rate number; if you are not expecting a delivery, do not
call the number - throw the card away.
Also, if we are unlucky enough to get severe weather this winter,
please can we ask people to look out for any elderly/vulnerable
neighbours, if anyone has concerns then please call us on 101 and we
will go and check on them.
Sue Poynter PCSO
07798 646 373
susan.poynter@sussex.pnn.police.uk
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It’s December, it’s winter, but it feels like autumn. The leaves have just about finished falling
except for the wisteria, which is hanging on to its yellowing foliage, and even that should be fallen
by Christmas especially with this week’s forecast winds. And it’s been dry enough this past week
to collect most of the remaining leaves on the lawn with the mower, and that has saved some of
the back-breaking raking. I’ve a rhododendron that has flowered in the past month, just a few
small blooms. So long may this weather continue. The likelihood is, though, that January will
bring us winter weather, either the rain or maybe snow as well along with frosts, and that is going
to make gardening challenging.
The best place for gardening this month is indoors – the conservatory or the greenhouse, with a
little heat to keep the cold from the fingers. If you plan to use the greenhouse over the winter then
check that any heaters that you are going to use are functioning properly, it’s never a good idea to
find out they don’t work on the day you need them. If you are planning to control the temperature
for any plants or seedlings you are bringing on then a maximum-minimum thermometer is a very
useful instrument. If you don’t have one then maybe that’s something for the Christmas list. Plus
a thermostat to ensure that the heating level is maintained when very warm or very cold. If snow
does arrive then a heated greenhouse will clear this from the glass roof, if you are leaving it cold
it’s a good idea to blow or sweep it off to prevent damage. And finally, if you have a polytunnel or
a net tunnel don’t let the snow build up on these because they could result in damage to the
structure. Jeyes fluid will provide a good cleaner for the glass in the greenhouse. If you decide to
sterilise your greenhouse and vegetable bed soil this year try one part Domestos to one hundred
parts water, and apply up to ten litres per square metre to thoroughly and deeply soak the soil.
Domestos is harmless when applied to your soil, however leave several weeks before planting –
hence making January a good month for this. Winter vegetables are still coming in, with cabbages
and sprouts supplying us with good quality produce, as are the leeks and the late-maturing
potatoes.
This is the time to sow early or long-maturing seeds in the conservatory or greenhouse. Sweet
peas will germinate in the greenhouse without additional heat, and watch out for aphids on these,
whilst begonias and lobelia will require heat of some form to get an early start. This can be as
simple as propagator, where the standard size will take two half-sized seed trays.
In the flower and shrub beds the end of the month is a good time to cut back grasses that have
been left to provide autumn and early winter cover. Miscanthus, for example, may be cut back to
15-30cm from the soil, other grasses can be similarly pruned back but if in doubt check your
particular varieties. In Sussex, where it is generally relatively mild, herbaceous perennials may be
divided in warm weather to increase your stock. Roses can be planted out as can bare-rooted
hedging where needed. In my garden this is a good month for digging up self-seeded laurel plants
and moving them to gaps in the laurel hedges, so long as the soil is soft enough to take a spade.
The lawn requires little maintenance at this time of year, clean debris and leaves hat have blown
onto it, brush away worm casts, and look out for mole activity as they get busy in the month, the
start of their mating.
So, mostly indoor activity with a few lighter maintenance tasks for outdoors when the weather suits
and the mood take you. This is the time for looking forward to the shape of the garden next year
and to be sure that it is in a suitable state when the planting starts so as not to disappoint. Enjoy
your gardening, both inside and out.
Hortulanus
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Guide's Blackland Farm
weekend 21st - 23rd November
The guides from Lower Beeding
escaped for a weekend away in
the depths of East Sussex. Rather
than tents we had luxurious
accommodation in the recently
done up hut. The heating, hot
water and comfy beds were a
real plus for us all.
We all did the following
activities:
. Zip wire- fast and exciting
. Night Line- a different
challenge in the dark
. Crate challenge- fun even
in the pouring rain
. Christmas crafts- lots of
time to chat
The food and cakes were delicious!
Thank you to our wonderful leaders for making this trip
possible.
Juliet Knapton
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Look Forward in Anger
By Mike Russell of the SWT
I've been so lucky for most of my working life, doing a job that I love involving what I'm interested
in and passionate about; no-one could have a better job than me, no-one that is, except Simon
Barnes.
Many of you will know Simon Barnes through his columns in conservation publications and books
such as 'How to Be a Bad Birdwatcher', but for me he had the most perfect job, being the chief
sports correspondent for 'The Times' as well as writing extensively about wildlife; writing about
football and wildlife, life doesn't get any better than that! His role with 'The Times' came to an end
in July of this year but through his writing he continues to enthuse, stimulate, provoke thought and
sometimes inspire rage about wildlife and what is happening to it.
This month, Simon was awarded the prestigious Charles and Miriam Rothschild medal by The
Wildlife Trusts for inspiring so many for so long to the wonders of nature, and that is what is so
good about his writing, it comes from the perspective of someone whose love for wildlife and the
environment comes from the heart. It is a passion that derives from what he sees around him and
he is able to commit that so eloquently into the written word; his knowledge is very
comprehensive but he doesn't write from the scientific perspective and that is why he resonates
so profoundly with the general public.
As well as being prompted by Simon receiving this award, I was also stimulated to put finger to
keyboard by reading a very recent article by him in the November edition of 'British Wildlife'
magazine on the long-term view for the conservation of wildlife in Britain. Again, it is a thoroughly
well thought out and well-written piece of prose based on the premise that wildlife is under more
pressure than ever before, and that at best, in the current political climate, wildlife and
conservation is irrelevant and at worse, it is actually a hindrance to economic progress.
All praise to the work of organisations such as The Wildlife Trusts who work within the framework
of trying to influence strategy at the highest levels as well as all the excellent work they do at the
local level and through their educational work with many thousands of children across the UK. But
we need another approach, something that The Wildlife Trusts should not supply - we need to get
angry
Angry at how our wildlife is becoming marginalised, angry that powerful lobby groups are trying to
reverse hard fought legislation that has brought species like birds of prey back from the brink,
angry that designated wildlife sites are being lost to development. We need radicalism; similar to
what happened at Offham Down many years ago when locals marched up the hill to put back the
precious downland turf that had been ploughed up.
Simon's view is that conversation has become too polite. If we want to see lapwings, once
common birds, return to anything like their former numbers then we will have to get radical. We
need writers like Simon to keep on inspiring us, galvanising us to get out there and do something. I
for one think there is no one more deserving recipient of the Rothschild Award than Simon Barnes.
www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk
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WEATHER REPORT
WEATHER FOR NOVEMBER 2014
Rainfall in November 2014
Rainfall in November 2013
7.79” 198 mm
2.60” 69 mm
Rainfall for 2014
43.7” 1110 mm
Rainfall for 2013
27.2” 690 mm
Warmest day
Warmest night
16.8°C on the 1st
12.9°C on the 23rd
Coldest day
Coldest night
6.3°C on the 24th
-0.6°C on the 6th
There was more than 0.1” rain on 15 days with more than 1” on 2 days (3rd and 23rd).
The UK's mean temperature from 1 January to 25 November is 1.6 °C above the long term
(1961-1990) average, which means this year is currently the warmest in our UK series dating
back to 1910. This would beat the record anomaly of 1.4 °C set in 2006, but a cold December
could change the final ranking for this year.
While all months this year except August have seen above average temperatures in the UK,
no single month has seen a temperature record. Instead the year has been consistently warm.
This is also set to be a notably wet year for the UK, with 1162 mm of rain between 1 January
and 25 November. This being that recorded by the MetOffice which ties in very well with the
Lower Beeding year to November of 1110 mm.
If we saw average rainfall for the rest of the year, 2014 would rank as the 4th wettest year in
the UK records dating back to 1910. However, if we do have a very wet December this year
could still break the UK record set in 2000 of 1337 mm. As of the 9th December the Lower
Beeding 2014 rainfall is recorded at 1143 mm so hopefully we won’t break the 2000 record!
Hopes for 2015: May it be warm and sunny when we want it to be, may it rain when both
plants and animals require it and may the weather respect the school holidays.
Elizabeth Ogg
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Trinity Church Players - Sleeping Beauty - 30th & 31st January
It's that time of
year again - oh no it
isn't - oh yes it is!
Trinity Church
Players will be
performing their
annual pantomime at
Holy Trinity Church
Hall, Rushams Road
at 7.30pm on Friday
30th January; and
2.30pm and 7.30pm
on Saturday the
31st. This year’s
panto is "Sleeping
Beauty", written by
a group of TCP
members - The
Brothers Dimm. It
will have all the
usual elements, a
large cast, great
songs, sweet
throwing, colourful
costumes and
general mayhem.
The proceeds from
the pantomime will be split evenly between "Street Life" - a local charity
supporting street children in India, and Holy Trinity Church funds.
There will be a bar selling wine and soft drinks before each performance and at
the interval. At the matinee light refreshments will also be on sale. Over the
past 10 years, Trinity Church Players are proud to have raised almost £20,000
for good causes. Tickets are £6 for adults and £3 for children, available from
January from H.268035. They tend to sell quickly and must be pre-booked.
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The History of Lower Beeding
Early roads and growth of the village
The road in the south of Lower Beeding (now known as Long Hill)
existed by 1530 - this road ran between Cowfold and St Leonards
Forest. However, the Monks of Sele Priory were crossing the River Adur at Mockbridge,
Henfield in 1301. The connection of roads from Horsham to Shoreham would have been
important in Norman times, as Shoreham was the most important port on the south coast.
(Ref: A Story of Shoreham. H. Cheal).
The road from Cowfold via Plummers Plain to Handcross in Slaugham was turnpiked in 1771
and the road via Mannings Heath to Horsham in 1792. The linking road which forms the north
side of the triangle of roads, Sandygate Lane, became turnpiked in 1830. In the late 18 th
Century there were many other roads or tracks across the unenclosed land of the centre of the
parish (many of these tracks you will probably be walking on with your dogs today). The only
one to survive as a through route is Grouse Road, part of which follows a ridge between
Hawkins and Hammer ponds. Meanwhile the road to Maplehurst in Nuthurst, which follows
the ridge past Old Park in the south-west had presumably existed since at least the 17th
Century when the farm house was apparently built – parts of it were called Prings Lane and
Park Lane in the 1870s. By 1922 there were regular motor buses through the Parish from
Horsham to Brighton. A carrier who lived in Lower Beeding plied daily to Horsham in 1895
and the service continued in 1938.
These roads were disturnpiked between 1873 and 1877. There is an excellent example of a
turnpike lodge at the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum at Singleton.
The section of the Handcross Road between the Wheatsheaf and “The Warren” corner was not
built until 1770/80. The old road probably went down the drive of “The Warren” and across
the field to Hammerpond Road, which puts the “Money Mound” on an old road junction.
The reclamation of heathland made possible the building of new roads which was
accompanied by extensive house building after the 1800s. New settlers arrived and by the
1840s the total number of houses in the Parish (which included up to Bewbush) increased
from 146 to 214. Most of the new houses were in the south and there were only 19 houses in
the Bewbush tithing of 1851. Nearly two thirds of the population lived south of Hammerpond
Road. In 1847 the population of the reclaimed area was said to be very scattered with groups
of five or six, with difficult access. Many small houses were built along the village roads. They
were two-storey of sandstone, but also of brick, sometimes laid in rat-trap bond or with hung
tiles. West of the village on Monks Common, were twelve turf buildings known as New Hovels,
which survived in 1867. Blackhouse Farm, Colgate probably takes its name from similar
dwellings reminiscent of the black houses of the Western Isles. These were probably
constructed by Irish workers employed to clear the forest and heathland. At Crabtree many
19th Century houses survive on the Horsham to Cowfold Road and in Mill Lane. There were
about 25 buildings in 1875 including a chapel and public house. There were several houses at
Ashfold Crossways including a Mission Room/School (Well House) and a beer house -The
Wheatsheaf.
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Before the 19th Century, owing to the lack of resident gentry and the absence of strong civil
and ecclesiastical jurisdictions, Lower Beeding was said to have been a wild and often lawless
place; disputes were sometimes settled by force and in the late 18C the forest was apparently
a meeting place for smugglers. In the 1820s new settlers of the forest were said to be
notorious for their disorderly and profligate conduct – the parish being “the resort of the idle
and worthless from the surrounding neighbourhoods”; there was said to be “open fornication”
circa 1829 and several cases of incest. In the later 19 th and 20thC the parish was in many ways
dominated by its newly resident gentry families, often interconnected by marriage, who were
responsible for many benefactions.
The Beauclerks, who built the first house at Leonardslee in1803, were benevolent
landowners, followed by the Hubbards in the 1850s. The Aldridges were at St Leonard’s
House, the Clifton Browns of Holmbush, the Scrase Dickins at Coolhurst and the Godmans at
South Lodge. Churches were built at St John’s Coolburst in 1838 and Holy Trinity Lower
Beeding in 1840. A school was erected in 1842 on the Brighton Road.
In 1867 it was said that the parish had only recently begun to be civilized!
In 1862 eleven persons were listed as private residents and by 1903 there were 25. South
Lodge was rebuilt in a free Tudor style in 1883, Leonardslee House was rebuilt on its present
site in 1853. Other “gentlemen’s” houses were Beedinglee, Selehurst, Forest Lodge, Buchan
Hill, Beedingwood. One of the attractions of the parish was its proximity to London and also
the wild romantic scenery. Many houses were sited on south facing slopes with views of the
South Downs.
In the 1841 Census, Crabtree is called “St Leonard’s Village”. The Leonardslee estate which
incorporated Eastlands Farm on Warninglid Lane, and South Lodge were the two main
employers. Their workers lived in Mill Lane, Brighton Road and a few in Warninglid Lane and
Plummers Plain.
In the 1900s many of the large houses built in the 19th Century were converted into
institutions: Newells became a school, Roffey Park a hospital and Beechwood an old people’s
home. In the late 1970s the grounds of Newells were used to build an estate of houses set in
parkland on the American model.
Also during the 1900s a number of smaller dwellings were built in isolated sites along the
main roads in the south, many being constructed with bricks from Plummers Plain brickyard,
e.g. Dockers Lodge Cottages, and four cottages in Monks Gate. There was also the brickyard to
the south of Crabtree belonging to South Lodge.
Lower Beeding’s modern development grew from the 1930s when the village saw private and
council houses being built. Four council houses were built on Leechpond Hill in 1933 (A Feist,
G Feist, W Thorns and H Butcher). Another four were built on Handcross Road, Plummers
Plain in 1936 (Brown, Langridge, Bevis and Dawes). Church Close was built by Horsham Rural
District Council in 1947 and the eight bungalows in 1963.
Fifteen houses were constructed by Persimmon Homes in 1987 at Brick Kiln Close and four
units in Bakers Mews. Berkeley Homes built 22 houses at Peppersgate Farm in 1999. Charles
Church (Persimmon) built 35 next to the Plough called Trinity Fields in 2013.
Jean Black 891523
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LOWER BEEDING PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held in the Church Room on Tuesday, 25th.
November 2014 at 7.30p.m.
Present : LBPC Councillors: Ed Allen (Chairman), Graham Miller (Vice Chairman), Gevin
White, Bob Wedd, Mrs. Caroline Charman, Mrs. Kate Hough, Mrs. Jackie Ward and Mrs.
Jamie Daniels.
Clerk: Michael Tuckwell
In Attendance : WSCC Councillor Brad Watson, HDC Councillor Duncan England and 4
Members of the Public (Christopher Loder, Julien Slade, David Christian and Mrs. Jackie
Fake).
1. Apologies for absence were received from PCSO Susan Poynter (replaces PCSO Damian
Cecil) and Councillor Mark Purbrick. The Chairman noted with regret that Cllr. Purbrick had
advised his resignation from LBPC.
2.
Declarations of Interest – There were none.
3. Minutes of the Meeting held on Tuesday, 30 September 2014. The Minutes, having been
circulated to all members, were agreed (Proposed by Cllr. Wedd, Seconded by Cllr. Miller) and
duly signed by the Chairman as a true record of the Meeting.
4. Actions Arising from Last Meeting (refer to attached Appendix A)
Actions Arising from the 30 September Meeting were reviewed. The current (12 December
2014) status of each item is shown in red.
5. Matters Arising
a. Website (Refer to attached Appendix B). The list of items for possible inclusion on the
website was discussed and those items which the Council felt necessary/appropriate
agreed upon. Cllr. Hough stressed the importance of feedback being provided to her by
Councillors and residents if the website was to be updated and kept fresh with new
information etc.
b. Village Shop in buildings at the Plough. Refer to Item 3 of Appendix A attached i.e.
The Chairman and HDC Councillor England will be requesting a Meeting, to discuss this
and other planning issues, with HDC Planning.
Action: Chairman & HDC Councillor England.
6.
i)
Matters for Consideration
Community Plan. Following the resignation of Councillor Purbrick, and the presumed
withdrawal from the Steering Committee of two other members, the Clerk advised that, due to
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the current lack of Committee Members, it may not be possible to continue with the
Community Plan. The Chairman stated that, in his opinion, this would be a shame since the
Plan was almost complete and would be of great value to the village. New volunteers to join
the Committee were called for and, although none were forthcoming at the Meeting, it was
agreed to ask Geoff Peckham (one of the remaining members – not present at the Meeting) if
he would take over leadership of the Steering Committee.
ii) Speeding through the Village/PCSO Support.
Refer to item 6 of Appendix A. It was agreed at the Meeting that the Clerk should proceed with
obtaining 2 competitive quotations from alternative suppliers, for the Council’s consideration at
the next Meeting.. Action: The Clerk.
iii) Articulated Lorry Traffic (Co-ordination with other Parish Councils). The Clerk advised that he
had contacted Slaugham, Nuthurst and Cowfold Parish Councils and had received positive
responses from Slaugham and Cowfold to the proposal that a Meeting should be arranged, in
the near future, to discuss a joint approach to the problem of heavy lorry traffic through the
villages. Action: Cllr.White to progress.
iv) Playground Maintenance.
(a) Mick Bedford had advised the Clerk that he was not interested in providing a quotation
against the one received from Plant Logic, for approximately £800, to correct all the items
highlighted by the recently received RoSPA Inspection Report. The Clerk was asked to
circulate a copy of Plant Logic’s quotation to all Councillors for approval prior to the
placement of Order. As additions to the Order, Plant Logic would be tasked with:-
(iii)
(i) Erecting ‘Health & Safety’ warning signs re liability for use of the play equipment etc.
(ii) Erecting ‘No Dog Fouling’ signs i.e. the playground should be totally free of dogs.
New wire to be erected over the playground entrance and five bar gate.
(b) The Clerk was asked to arrange for Councillors Miller and Daniels to be booked on the
next HDC Health & Safety Training Course.
Action: The Clerk
7. Reports from other Authorities
(i) County Councillor’s Report – WSCC Councillor Brad Watson stated that he had
received advice that, for new or changed speeding controls/limits to be put in place, LBPC
should make a formal application, using S106 money, for a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO)
to be put in place. LBPC would therefore need to obtain a quotation for the work to be
done. Cllr Watson said that he would ask the Community Support Officer to provide LBPC
with details of other Parish Council’s requests and costs as examples.
Cllr. Watson suggested that, for the roof insulation required at the Village Hall (Lower
Beeding Association responsibility), CIF Funding may be appropriate/available.
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Cllr. Watson also mentioned the advantages to LBPC of using Facebook and the WSCC
Car Club Scheme (Vehicle Sharing to reduce traffic and costs).
(ii) District Councillor’s Report – HDC Councillor Duncan England advised LBPC on the
following matters:“ Following the negative comments at recent LBPC meetings concerning the PCSOs, I
asked at a meeting of the HDC Crime and Disorder Working Group if the Sussex Police
Commissioner, Katie Bourne, could be invited to council to give updates on policing
issues. This I understand is being looked into.
The recent felling of trees in Monks Gate highlighted the problems with the emergency
response from HDC out of hours. I have followed this up and it is still being discussed. I do
not expect much change due to staffing issues and costs but will keep you informed of any
changes.
The HDC Chairman’s Ball is on Saturday, 5th December at the Drill Hall. Tickets are still
available and all proceeds go towards the Chairman’s Trust.
Rogue doorstep traders are again an issue at this time of year and residents should be
aware of the problem especially for the elderly and vulnerable. Post boxes at the end of
drives in inaccessible positions should be moved to the residence as, recently, post boxes
have been dipped into and post stolen for banking information and other uses.
We are getting near to the colder weather and if anyone knows of residents with problems,
particularly the elderly and vulnerable, please contact HDC or a Councillor or AGE UK
who will give assistance. HDC are able to give out advice and blankets and electric fires
for heating. They are also able to chase oil companies in dire situations when residents
run out of oil.
I have been contacted by the developers in respect of the Cisswood proposals but have
advised only that I could sit in at a meeting with the Parish Council and listen only or I
could attend a meeting with the HDC Planning Department when, again, I can only listen
to proposals.
Regarding the Meeting with HDC and the Chairman of Lower Beeding PC, I am hoping
that a meeting will be organised soon with the Chairman, Clerk and HDC Officers. I have
telephoned both Emma Parkes (not responded yet) and Hazel Corke (said she would
come back to me) of HDC Planning. I have passed to the LBPC Clerk, and I have a copy
here, the report from Enforcement concerning the Howards Nursery planning issues.
I am supporting the Village Hall (Lower Beeding Association) application for 106 money,
from the HDC Planning Obligation Panel, for the new flooring.
I am not sure if the Councillors are having a Christmas get together but may I wish you all
a Very Happy Christmas and New Year.”
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8. Public Forum (Council agree to adjourn proceedings for questions from members of
the public).
Mrs Jackie Fake reported that:(i) The pond in Brick Kiln Close which used to be beautifully maintained by the residents has
fallen into a very poor state. Some considerable (and expensive) reconstruction and
renewal work needs to be undertaken. It was suggested at the Meeting that funding for
this work may be available from either a Gatwick Grant – available to any organisation
under the flight path – or the Leader Funding Programme.
9. Planning
(i) Applications considered at the Meeting
DC/14/2140 - Replacement Dwelling – Loder Plants, Brighton Road.
No Objections
DC/14/2066 – Construction of a Single Storey Rear Extension – North Cottage,
Parkgate, Brighton Road.
HDC Planning have already refused.
DC/14/2096 – Retention/Completion of Boundary Fence – September Cottage,
Handcross Road
HDC Planning have already refused.
DC/14/2276 – Retention of Mobile Home for a further period of 3 years whllst the
dwelling approved under DC/13/0134 is constructed - Stonehouse Farm, Handcross
Road.
No Objections although it is considered that 3 years is a very long time.
DC/14/2428 – Demolition of Old Garage/Construction of New Garage – Hammer Hill
House, Hammerpond Road.
LBPC will be raising a very strong objection – it is considered that the applicant is
not proposing to replace like for like i.e. the Application represents a change of use
i.e. it will no longer be a garage but a house.
(ii) Applications dealt with outside the meeting - for information
None.
(iii) Decisions Made
DC/14/1769
Decision:
Application Refused
Cisswood Hotel, Brighton Road - Erection of 4 New Houses
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(iv) Other Planning Issues
DC/13/0537 (Building Work – Howards Nursery)
HDC Planning Department have advised ‘no issue’. Note: This is disputed by
resident Mr. Julien Slade and LBPC.
Action: Clerk to ask the HDC Planning Case Officer (Mike Searle) for an updated
response.
DC/13/0366 (Change of Footpath, Trinity Fields to Leechpond Hill)
Decision still awaited. Note: this item will be on the Agenda for the Chairman’s
forthcoming Meeting with HDC Planning.
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10. Highways, Pathways, Footpaths and Hedgerows
It was reported that some of the letters written by the Clerk, regarding the cutting of
hedges, had not been well received by residents/owners although neither the Clerk or the
Chairman could see how these could in any way have given offence.
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The Clerk advised that, following contact with the Clerks at Slaugham, Nuthurst and
Cowfold Parish Councils, he now had information regarding which contractor or individual
cuts their hedges for them.
The Clerk agreed to liaise with David Christian and Cllr. White regarding the cutting of
hedges in the Parish in order that Cllr. White could produce a list and map of same.
Action: Clerk/Cllr White/David Christian.
11.
Notice Boards
After some discussion, it was agreed by the Council that all 3 Notice Boards in the Village
were in a poor state (2 of them required urgent attention) and should be replaced as soon
as possible. The Clerk advised that he had received some information from potential
suppliers but would be researching types/costs of boards further since there were a great
many providers of notice boards in the market. When this exercise was complete, details
would be circulated to Councillors for a final decision to be made.
Action: The Clerk.
12. Winter Maintenance.
It was agreed that a further quantity of 5 new Grit Bins with padlocks should be purchased
and the Clerk was authorised to proceed with placing the Order.
Action: The Clerk
The Clerk was asked to write to Steve Bicknell, Highways Department regarding action
required to clear the flooding in Church Close.
Action: The Clerk
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It was noted that a new road sign was now urgently required in Sandygate Lane. This had
been initially reported to Highways Department over 6 months ago.
Action: Clerk to chase up.
13. Defibrillator. It was reported that installation of the defibrillator at The Plough was
imminent.
14. HALC Report. It was reported that the Minutes of the recent Meeting were expected to
be received shortly – the next Meeting would be held in January 2015.
15. Finance
(i) Accounts Summary at 30th. November 2014. This had been previously circulated to
Councillors and is attached to these Minutes.
(ii) November cheques for signature. As per attached Accounts Summary.
(iii) Section 106 Report. Current Total available, per HDC Planning Report, is unchanged
at £85,254.66.
(iv) Funding for Access Improvements etc.(including Internet Access) to the Church
Hall and Roof Insulation at the Village Hall. Pending the proposed/ forthcoming
discussions with HDC Councillor England and HDC Planning (Meeting to be
arranged), progress on these Proposals was on hold.
(v) Bank Mandate for Change of Cheque Signatories. A duly completed change of
Bank Mandate Form (BMF), for revised cheque signatories (Allen/Miller/Tuckwell), had
been completed by the Clerk and passed to the Chairman for taking to the bank, with
Passport etc., some weeks ago but this was still outstanding for action.
Action: Chairman
16. Any Other Business + Literature for Circulation
The Chairman stated that he was proposing to make some changes to the Standing
Orders which would include the establishment of a Sub-Committee, specifically to review
and deal with planning issues. The number of members and a Chairman for the subcommittee would need to be agreed (5, including Chairman, was generally thought by the
Meeting to be the right number). Meetings would be called by the Clerk based upon the
number and importance of Planning Applications received.
Various literature received was circulated to Councillors for reading.
17. Date of Next Meeting (Tuesday, 27th. January 2015).
There being no further business, the Chairman closed the meeting at 9.45 p.m.
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to book, just turn-up at the start point. Programme booklet containing over 250
walks is available from the Walks Co-ordinator on 01403 215269 or online at
www.horshamhealthwalks.co.uk Beginners are recommended to contact the Walk
Leader to discuss suitability. All walks can be wet and muddy in places. Forthcoming
walks in the Lower Beeding? Parish and neighbouring areas are as follows:Fridays 9 & 23 January 11:00 am: Southwater A 2½ mile flat circular walk along
bridleways, country lanes and the Downs Link.. Meet in the Country Park car park
(off Cripplegate Lane) TQ 161258. Dogs allowed on a lead. 1¼ hours. Walkers can
choose to walk for 30 or 75 minutes. The Park café will be open for refreshments at
the end if you wish. Leaders Jill 07780 701184 or Alex 01403 273751
Saturday 10 January 10:30 am: Horsham Going South, 5 mile, mostly flat, circular
walk from the historic Causeway, past the elegant spired 13th Century Church of St
Mary the Virgin, over the meadows and gentle wooded slopes of Denne Park, to
Coltstaple Lane, Southwater, and back along Pedlar’s Way via Chesworth Farm. Some
stiles. Lovely views of Horsham. Meet in front of St Mary’s Church. No dogs. 2 ½
hours. Leader Jill 07780 701184
Thursday 22 January 10:00 am: The White Horse, Maplehurst, towards Cowfold, 5½
mile circular Wealden walk through fields and woodland. Meet in the pub car park,
good beer and food (TQ 190246 RH13 6LL). No dogs. 2¾ hours. Leader Geoff 01403
258180
Sunday 25 January 10:30 am: Colgate. A 3½ mile circular walk through woods and
heathland, some stiles and one long but gentle hill. Meet in the Dragon Pub car park
(RH12 4SY) Dogs allowed on a lead. 1½ hours. Leaders Pauline 01403 240419 or Jane
01403 261672
Wednesday 28 January 10:00 am : Wineham towards Cowfold, 5 mile fairly flat
circular walk in lovely rural countryside. No dogs. 2 ½ hours. Meet in The Royal Oak
car park, Wineham.BN5 9AY (TQ236206 ) Very good food and beer available in this
real Sussex pub. Leader Geoff 01403 258180
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Registered Electrician
Lower Beeding
Horsham
Domestic & Light Commercial Electrical Work Inspection & Testing
PAT Testing
All Work Carried Out to Current IET Wiring Regulations
Fully Insured
For Friendly & Reliable Service Call Martin 01403 891042 or 07974 628479
e-mail: martingup@me.com
PASTORAL ARRANGEMENTS
For enquiries, requests and applications, contact Lower Beeding Vicarage, Horsham
RH13 6NU, telephone (01403) 891367.
HOLY BAPTISM
Enquiries about Baptism are welcome for those of all ages who live within the parish
or who have a family connection with it.
In the baptism of your child, you as parents are: thanking God for his gift of life,
making a decision to start your child on the journey of faith and asking for the
Church's support.
Making a decision later in life to be baptised is a commitment to a life of faith, which
is completed by being Confirmed in the Church.
Being baptised at any age you become part of the worshipping community of the
church and we look forward to welcoming you at our services.
HOLY MATRIMONY
Marriages are celebrated between couples, one of whom is resident in the parish,
who have a family connection to it, or whose name is on the Electoral Roll. Enquiries
are welcome subject to the regulations of the Church of England, more information
on which and on getting married in church can be found at the following website:
www.yourchurchwedding.org
MINISTRY TO THE SICK
Holy Communion can be brought by members of the church to any who are sick or
housebound, regularly if desired.
Relatives, friends or neighbours should feel able to pass on information about those
known to be sick or in any other need. As well as receiving Holy Communion, those in
need can be anointed with Holy Oil as a sign of the prayer of the Church for the Grace
of the Holy Spirit.
Please contact the Vicarage immediately where anyone is in danger of death.
MINISTRY OF ABSOLUTION
Advice and counsel can be requested and Absolution can be given by the priest to
those wishing to make a special confession of sins. The Sacrament of Forgiveness and
Reconciliation is an established part of the life and teaching of the Church of England.
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PARISH DIRECTORY
Parish Priest
Revd. Dr. Mark Betson
Reader
Mr Geoff Peckham
Church Warden
Mr Roy Wicking
Church Warden
Major Mark Scrase-Dickins
Treasurer
Mr James Kelly
Secretary to the PCC
Ms. Elizabeth Ogg
Organist
Dr Peter J Worthington
Captain of Bellringers
Mr Graham Burling
Secretary of Bellringers
Mrs Mandy Wicking
Holy Trinity School
Head Teacher
Mrs Tracey Bishop
Parish Magazine Editor
Mrs Christina Betson
Parish Magazine Adverts
Mrs Diana Riordan
Parish Council Clerk
The Vicarage, Handcross Road, RH13 6NU
m.betson@clara.co.uk
4 Brick Kiln Close, RH13 6TB
peckham@tinyworld.co.uk
Two Oaks, Brighton Road, RH13 6JD
awicking@rwicking.freeserve.co.uk
Coolhurst Grange, Horsham RH13 6LE
mark@marksd.com
Gardener’s Cottage, St. Leonard’s Park,
Horsham, RH13 6EG
jameskelly98@yahoo.co.uk
Cedar Cottage, Sandygate Lane, RH13 6LR
elizabeth.ogg@pcubed.com
23 Millais, Horsham RH13 6BS
2 Bakehouse Barn Close, Pondtail Road,
Horsham RH12 5JE
Two Oaks, Brighton Road, RH13 6JD
awicking@rwicking.freeserve.co.uk
Holy Trinity CE Primary School, Church
Close, Lower Beeding RH13 6NS
office@holytrinity-horsham.w-sussex.sch.uk
The Vicarage, Handcross Road, RH13 6NU
cmbetson@hotmail.co.uk
22 Mill Lane, RH13 6PX
dianacarolineriordan@googlemail.com
Michael
Tuckwell
michaelanne@hotmail.co.uk
PCSO Sue Poynter
susan.poynter@sussex.pnn.police.uk
Village Hall
LBA Secretary
Thursday Club
Caroline Reid (née Ogg)
Horticultural Society
Roy Broadhurst
Lower Beeding Assn.
Jean Black
History Group
Jean Black
Cowfold Beavers, Cubs Ellen Barker
and Scouts
Rainbows, Brownies and www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested
Girl Guides
Stoolball
Mary Davies
Junior Football
Ian Jewell
Crabtree Cavaliers Cricket Russell Knapton
russell.knapton@btinternet.com
Comptons Tennis Club
www.comptonstennisclub.co.uk
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