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Local village talk, by the village Issue #6 : Apr/May 2013 Inc. Brook St, Ansty & Staplefield Free Local news and What’s On page 4 Village People: Jo cycles for charity page 14 Baptist Church ‘Contact’ included page 17 CL06 AprMay CLife.indd 1 08/04/2013 10:28 2 Local news & info on Twitter: @CuckfieldLife www.cuckfieldlife.co.uk CL06 AprMay CLife.indd 2 08/04/2013 10:28 EDITORIAL By David Tingley, Editor I have a confession to make; I had fully intended on taking part in the Cuckfield Walking Race which took place earlier in April - but I completely forgot! However, it seems that the race was certainly on - get the facts overleaf on page 4. While I talk about getting involved in village life I also want to plug the annual Cuckoo Fayre on Bank Holiday Monday 6th May. Cuckfield Life will have a stall there and we’d love to see the many familiar local faces as well as lots of new ones, so do come over and have a drink and a chat with us. More about the Fayre can be found in the Mayor’s column on page 7. If the weather has warmed up sufficiently for you to consider a recreational walk this month, do read Peter Lovett’s article on page 32. It gives a flavour and an insight into a fascinating local history-themed walk. Thanks Peter for sharing it with us. Elsewhere in the magazine we catch up with Cuckfield mum Jo Walker, who is soon to be cycling through the Sri Lanken tea plantations to raise money for a cause very close to her heart. Claire Cooper explores the story of a premature birth 15 years ago and a borrowed friend’s bike on page 14. Along similar lines, we also feature a daring crew who cycled across the desert in 38 degrees for the charity setup in memory of local teenager Angus Rowland. Read about their exploits on page 24. If you have a post-Easter conscience and you’d like to do something about it, Cuckfield Personal Training’s Lyndon Littlefair shares some advice about sleep and nutrition in the first of a two-part arcticle onpage 29 to help us change our bodies. There is the usual listings for What’s On found on page 34 and a few local news stories overleaf. Plus Cuckfield Baptist Church’s ‘Contact’ newsletter is feaured in the centre pages of this month’s issue. Enjoy! See you at the Cuckoo Fayre in May. Issue #6 – Apr/May 2013 – Published 3,000 copies printed by Kipper Next magazine copydate: 28th April 2013 Next magazine published: 15th May 2013 Cuckfield Life Brooklands Barn, Rocky Lane, Haywards Heath, RH16 4RR Telephone 01444 884115 www.cuckfieldlife.co.uk Editor: David Tingley Assistant: Claire Cooper <[email protected]> Advertising: David Tingley <[email protected]> Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within the magazine are of the individual authors and not necessarily those of the editors. Whilst the editors welcome contributions & photographs, this is on the understanding that there is no obligation to include them and that the item may be edited & that Claire Mitchell there is no breach of copyright. Neither the editors nor the publisher accept any liability Spring walk through New in respect of the content of any article, England Wood. photo or advertisement. Apr/May 2013 3 CL06 AprMay CLife.indd 3 08/04/2013 10:28 We’d love to hear from groups, organisations and individuals about what’s happening locally. Include a photo if you can. NEWS Email your stories to [email protected] David opens Tower Bridge Walking Race results Cuckfield resident David Curtis-Brignell literally stopped the traffic in central London last month when Tower Bridge was opened especially for the official launch The Independent State of Cuckfield’s annual Walking of English Tourism Week by Tourism Minister Hugh Race took place on a very cold morning earlier this Robertson MP. month with over 40 entrants turning out. David (on far left) is well known in the village as Adam Cattell celebrated first resident past the post organist and choir director at Holy Trinity Church but is while Rob Helliwell took the Swain Cup for fastest man also chairman of VisitEngland’s English Tourism Week. with a time of 52.27m. First lady to finish was taken by He was joined at the launch by Dame Judith Mayhew Jonas, Sarah Adams. A time of 52.38m earned Sarah Fry fastest Chair of London and Partners, the Minister Hugh Robertson lady and the Bowring Cup. Jane Swain claimed the Frank and VisitEngland Chair Penny, Viscountess Cobham. Woods (veteran)Trophy. Some 500 events were staged across the country The Wheatsheaf won first place in both and mens and during the “week” which ran from 16th - 24th March. ladies team categories. 4 Local news & info on Twitter: @CuckfieldLife www.cuckfieldlife.co.uk CL06 AprMay CLife.indd 4 08/04/2013 10:28 Society marks 50 years The Cuckfield Society is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. From modest beginnings round a kitchen table in January 1963, the Society has become the vibrant organisation it is today. Its constitution states that its aims are, amongst other things: • To preserve and enhance the essential atmosphere of the parish of Cuckfield and its surrounding countryside and to improve in every way possible its Great start for newly appearance and amenities. • To secure the support of and co-operate with bodies opened vintage fair local and national whose functions or interests affect The new Cuckfield Vintage Emporium (CVE) enjoyed or are compatible with the objects of this Society. a successful launch last month with 25 enthusiastic • To stimulate public consciousness and appreciation of stallholders transforming The Queen’s Hall in to a glittering the beauty, history and character of Cuckfield and its Aladdin’s cave brimming with homeware, painted surroundings. furniture and an array of vintage and ‘pre-loved’ fashions. To mark its Golden Anniversary, the Society has The event, run by Sussex duo Lucy Haywood and decided to fund a new piece of equipment for the Darcy Shepherd, looks set to become a favourite with popular children’s playground adjacent to the recreation shoppers looking for something a little bit different. ground. The Society has already received a handsome One of Darcy’s objectives for CVE is to support and legacy, a generous donation from Lindfield and Cuckfield sponsor Chicks, a charity that organises week-long Rotary Club and there are other possibilities of funding respite adventure holidays for Britain’s disadvantaged but there is more to do. The Society’s main fundraising children. The idea is to encourage CVE visitors to donate event will be a Strawberry Soirée with a grand auction to the charity and then at least match those donations to be held in Holy Trinity Church on Friday 14th June. with a contribution from CVE. The idea is just taking off Tickets (£15 each) are now on sale at Windowscene, and there are plans to raise the profile of this venture and Wealden Stores and Flâneur for what promises to be a Darcy is sure that, as her visitors become familiar with delightful evening in a very special setting. the aims, it will win strong support. Apr/May 2013 5 CL06 AprMay CLife.indd 5 08/04/2013 10:28 Cuckoo Fayre From the mayor’s tabLe Howland Eddie Photo: By Lindy Elphick It has struck me lately how much choice we have here in Sleep Walk our village for our leisure time. Someone recently asked me how many clubs, societies and associations there are open for 2013 in the village... I have just counted 57 different entries on cuckfield.org vying for your attention. St Peter & St James Hospice is looking forward to Most are charities or volunteer groups run by already hosting its annual 10k Sleep Walk around Haywards busy people giving their time for free. Take a moment Heath and Lindfield, setting off from the Dolphin Leisure to look around and see how many different kinds of Centre at midnight on Saturday 13th July! Attracting entertainment are held in our locality – each wanting supporters from right across the Mid Sussex area, your support, your time. I ask that you keep this walkers will turn out in their pyjamas raising vital funds thought in mind when you are sitting at home deciding for the Hospice. whether to go along or not bother... how lucky we are to For the first time the event is open to all ages, have the choice and the variety – so go on , buy a ticket, welcoming generations of supporters to join in with the support, go along, have a cuppa – you don’t know where exciting and exhilarating event. it may lead! Another first for 2013 is the Hospice’s online As mayor, I stand on the Independent State of registration. Walkers complete their details and pay Cuckfield committee for the twelve months of office. their registration fee by credit or debit card by visiting Like all the other groups in this community, so much www.stpeter-stjames.org.uk/event/sleep-walk-2 . time and effort goes in to make each event special. It Early bird entry is £12 per walker and is available until is this unique variety that gives you – the resident –the Friday 10th May. So don’t delay, sign up today! choice of how to spend your leisure time. Supporters can also download and print an application By the time you read this ISOC will have held its Easter form from the website or pick up a form from any of the Walking Races and Easter Egg Hunt, so a huge ‘Thank Hospice shops or from St Peter & St James’ reception.