LIDFIELD times February 2008 Issue 30 www.lindfieldtimes.org.uk Circulation 6,000

* LOCAL 7YR OLD RAISES MUCH NEEDED CASH * * HELP CONTROL SPEEDING THROUGH THE VILLAGE * * LINDFIELD RURAL PARISH COUNCIL NEWSLETTER * * LINDFIELD TIMES WEBSITE SUCCESS * * LINDFIELD TIMES VILLAGE FORUM IS NOW LIVE * ‘Investing in your Village Community’ Cover image: Editors Comments Hello, I trust this months edition finds you all ‘The South East’ well and you have managed to avoid the © Lindfield Times 2008 dreaded ‘cough’. The Lindfield Times has been extra busy following the successful Copydate for March issue of Lindfield launch of the new look website and village Times: 10th February 2008 forum.A big thank to all those who have contributed so far. Editor Jeremy Crooks Design Editor Kevin Elliott You will notice that we have published a fantastic bumper issue this month, mainly down to the amount of articles submitted Email: [email protected] together with new advertisers who have www.lindfieldtimes.org.uk come onboard. We are also delighted once again to publish the Lindfield Rural Parish Photography by: Picsnapper Council Newsletter on pages 30, 31 & 32. www.picsnapper.co.uk The response to the new-look website has To Advertise email been very positive and I understand the traffic monitoring system we have in place [email protected] (a positive asset) is hard at work telling us when people visit and where they are from, Village Forum Debate we are also told which pages are visited and www.lindfieldtimes.org.uk/forum/ how long the guest stays on the site.

We have also seen an increase of new GIVE IT A GO businesses showing an interest in advertising Victorian Lemon Barley their companies not only in the magazine but The Victorians were keen cooks. Most foods also on the website. were home made and made in enormous quantities. Here is a recipe for a popular We are of mind that we do not want the Victorian drink. LIDFIELD times to turn in to an ‘ad-mag’ like some local magazines appear to do. We Lemon Barley Water are considering developing a twice yearly trusted local trades magazine which has Juice and rind of 1 lemon been suggested by quite a few advertisers 25g of pearl barley and local businesses. This is something else 15g of sugar we will be looking at in the Spring. 1 litre of boiling water Over the last few months, both Kevin & I, Peel the rind of the lemon very thinly. have spent a lot of time developing the Squeeze the juice from the lemon. magazine and its accompanying website accompanied by an interactive forum. We Add the lemon juice and rind to the pearl bar - have invested in a new internet server, vari - ley in a large bowl. Pour boiling water on to all ous software packages and have really the ingredients and leave to cool. pushed things forward for the communication development of Lindfield and surrounding Once cool, pour the lemon barley through a area. Who knows where we will be this time sieve and serve chilled for a refreshing next year ! Victorian drink.4 glasses Jeremy Crooks [email protected] Lindfield Times Magazine February 2008 King Edward Hall Diary of Events January 2008 1st Lindfield Primary School PTA Fundraising Event (Claire Fuller 415135)

3rd Ruwach Christian Church Service (Janet Hilton 459025)

4th/19th MSDC Public Exhibition (Planning Policy: Ed Lancaster 477342)

7th Country Market (Sheila Hobbs 483396)

8th/9th Public Exhibition (JMP Consulting) (Anthony Kirby 020 7536 8073)

9th 1st Lindfield Sea Scouts Quiz Night (Andrea Bailey 483357)

10th Ruwach Christian Church Service (Janet Hilton 459025) 13th Lindfield Horticultural Society Talk

14th Country Market (Sheila Hobbs 483396) 17th Ruwach Christian Church Service (Janet Hilton 459025) 21st Country Market (Sheila Hobbs 483396) KEH Film Show

23rd Lindfield & District Folk Dance Club Barn Dance (Mrs Malins 484224)

24th Ruwach Christian Church Service (Janet Hilton 459025) 28th Country Market (Sheila Hobbs 483396)

Don’t forget, these and other events from around the village appear on our website

www.lindfieldtimes.org.uk/calendar.htm

or on the forum

Issue 30 Page 3 ‘Maddi Barnaby Brings Festive Cheer’

Seven year old Lindfield girl, Maddi Barnaby, entertained customers outside 'Cloughs' in Sunte Avenue on Christmas Eve, raising money for St Peter & St James hospice in Wivelsfield. Maddi, a pupil at Lindfield Primary School has only been playing the flute for around 10 months. She played a host of Carols, including, Hark the Herald Angels, Away in the Manger, Silent Night, While Shepherds Watch their Flocks by Night, Good King Wenceslas, See Amid the Winters Snow, The First Noel, I saw three Ships, Little Baby Jesus and We Three Kings.

Maddi told us " I love playing my flute and I have been practicing the Carols all during December. I thought I would like to play carols on Christmas Eve to make people happy and Christmas while they were getting ready for Christmas Day. Everyone who walked passed me was very nice and smiley and said nice things to me. I Really enjoyed myself"

Maddi played both before and after lunch on Christmas Eve for about 40 minutes each session. She collected the money because it is a local charity and her School has donated the proceeds from their Christmas Carol Concerts to the Hospice. Editors Note...... Maddi, who also plays the Keyboard and Recorder, received a Tenor Maddi, if you play again Recorder for Christmas (amongst many other pressies) said she next Christmas for the would like to play in an orchestra when she is older. hospice, the magazine will give you £50.00 to start your collection ! What A Star You Are Maddi said she will return again next year to Cloughs, who knows, maybe next year she might do 2 Saturdays before Christmas and raise even more money !

Maddi, visited the hospice on 4th January and handed the cheque for £70.00 over to Karen Lambert (right) This is such a fantas - tic donation from young Maddi, every penny counts.

Maddi makes her donation as the hospice starts its ‘Raise The Roof’ camapaign.

Maddi enjoyed her visit to the Fundraising department at the hospice with her parents, sister and brother.

Lindfield Times Magazine February 2008 RECYCLING BOXES NEEDED!

Residents with unused blue and green recycling boxes can hand them in so that they can be re-used.

The old blue and green recycling boxes became redundant following the introduction of wheeled bins for recycling.

However, for a few properties across the district it is not practical to use the bins, and spare blue and green recycling boxes will enable these residents to recycle.

Mid District Council is asking residents who no longer need the old boxes to drop them off at one the local points listed so that they can be redistributed to those who need them.

Town / Parish Address Parish Office, Chapel Lane, Ashurst Wood Gateway opposite Kiln Cottage, Jeremys Lane, Bolney Help Point, Church Walk, Burgess Hill Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield Town Council, East Court, East Grinstead The Perch, Edburton Road, Fulking Parish Office, Adastra Park, Hassocks Town Council, Boltro Road, Haywards Heath Haywards Heath Help Point, Oaklands, Haywards Heath Parish Office, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint Lindfield Parish office, 6 Denmans Lane, Lindfield Poynings West End Cottage, The Street, Poynings Parish Office, The Ark, Mount Lane, Turners Hill Worth Parish Office, Turners Hill Road,

Parish Council Offices have limited opening times. For more information please contact Joy Dyson, Waste Prevention & Education Officer, on [email protected], or call 01444 477406.

How’s ya Bin?

How are you finding the new Bin system -v- fortnightly collections?

We have received several comments from villagers (including residents) pointing out issues relating to the collections. The common issue from readers appears to be that the bins are too small even if they are recycling waste. Typically, the average family do not dispose of the same amount of rubbish as a single person or a household of 2....? One reader asked “who decided on the small sized Bins and what research went into buying them with our council tax money”? Have Your Say , log on to the LIDFIELD times Forum and join the debate www.lindfieldtimes.org.uk/forum/

Issue 30 Page 5 www.lindfieldtimes.org.uk Success on the Internet for The Lindfield Times Magazine Online

The Lindfield Times launched its new website at the begining of January and it has proved to be such a huge success, we wish we had launched it earlier. Following on from this we have now invested in setting up a village forum. We have managed to find out that well over 3,000 people visited the site since its relaunch, 70% of those are from within the local area, 15% out of , 12% national and 7% of people in Germany, Spain and France. Since we know we have ex-’Lindfield’-pats living in Spain and Germany, news travels fast.

We are please to see people are using the site and have given us further suggestions on what would be useful to have on the site where other websites seem to lack. We have been given a number of photographs which we have been putting up on the site for all to share and are pleased to report that our Employment section has done some good !

Of course it is important that you, the readers, keep us up to date with news and current affairs, together with forthcomming events, so if you are running an event then do let us know and we can publicise it for free to our web followers.

Lindfieldtimes.org.uk, has been an entertaining entity to us because we have seen an increase in usage. It would be fair to say that some people have given us some critism over the site, well 2 people out of almost 3,000 is not really worth losing any sleep over. We intend to have a variety of new pages up and you will see a continued growth of services available on the site. Having spent a while researching some of your thoughts we are working in the background developing new ideas. Keep using it, over 3,000 already have.

Have Your Say - Join the new Village Forum Today

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Do You Run a Local Club or Society or Organisation? Then the forum could also be for you and all your members. The Lindfield Times will create a new section on the forum for you, no matter what your group do, there’s space for you. FREE

Join the current debates online, does Lindfield need new housing? Is it a good move or Bad move for the village? To join the forum simply visit and register. We will send you an email straight back to activate your user details and you are up and running!! What do you want next? ‘Investing in the Village Community’

Lindfield Times Magazine February 2008 Fencing Gate’sPatio’s Path’s Hedge Cutting Rotovating Stump Grinding Planting Handy man services Turfing

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For a free friendly quote phone Nigel Clough on 01825 723138 or 07722710329

Issue 30 Page 7 NHS RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP

Are you over 50 and work for the NHS?

Have you retired from the NHS?

Anyone, who has worked for the NHS, including Volunteers and Contracted Out staff is welcome to join the local branch of the NHS Retirement Fellowship.

If interested please contact: -

B. Powell – 01444 457684 J. Stevens – 01444 236852

Lindfield Morning WI

Meets on the second Wednesday of each month 10.00 am in the Library, King Edward Hall.

We are a small, friendly group of about 30 members and we welcome visitors to any meeting.

Our speakers for the next three months are:

13th February Carolyn Phillips “Experiences of a Japanese P.O.W. Camp 1941-45”

12th March Marie Bartholomew “The Medieval City of Tallin”

9th April Yvonne Nulty “Escape from France”

In addition to our monthly meeting membership of the WI offers the opportunity to take part in a variety of events organised by our County Federation

Do come along and find out more about what the WI can offer you. We look forward to meeting you

For further information call Yvonne on 01444 483682

Lindfield Times Magazine February 2008 "DYDDIAD AM EICH DYDDIADOR"

On Saturday 1st March 2008, The Male voice choir will present a St Davids Day celebration concert, in aid of St Peter and James Hospice, at the King Edward Hall at 7.30pm. (Doors open at 7.10pm).

Tickets are £10 each and a glass of wine and "nibbles" will be served in the interval, when a raffle will also be held.

Hospice services are provided to patients and their loved ones free of charge but less than 15% of hospice funding comes from statutory sources which leaves a big fund-raising mountain to be climbed each year.

St Peter and James could not continue to offer its vital services without the continued goodwill and generosity of its supporters and the Lindfield Support Group is confident that you will fill the King Edward Hall once again on the 1st March.

Tickets are available from either The Bookshop, High Street, Lindfiled or Maura Kane on 414664

LINDFIELD AND DISTRICT FOLK DANCE CLUB

Invite you to join them at their annual Spring Dance with Fish & Chip Supper

Saturday 23rd February 2008 KING EDWARD HALL LINDFIELD 7.30 - 11.00PM Music By ‘Blackthorn Band’ Caller - Don Lewry

Tickets £9.00 In Advance Only Concessions for Children Sharing a Meal Bring Your Own Drink & Glasses

For Tickets Please Call Jane on 01444 483959

Issue 30 Page 9 Modern Day Allchemy – be part of iit!

An ancient alchemists’ lifelong quest was to turn other materials into gold, how far fetched is that? Not any longer, a fantastic new material has been developed by the Japanese which effectively turns from clay to pure silver or gold. This new material is called Precious Metal Clay (PMC).

Developed by Mitsubishi Materials in Japan, PMC consists of silver (or gold) particles suspended in a non-toxic organic binder and water. In this form it resembles clay and can be manipulated, rolled, pressed and stamped into just like clay. After a design has been created in the clay it is then dried out prior to firing in a kiln or with a hand held blow torch.

During the firing process all the organic binder burns away and the silver particles fuse together, creating a solid piece of pure silver. There is a small amount of shrinkage which only intensifies the detail in the design. With a low firing temperature PMC is so versatile it can be combined with heat proof cut stones and dichoric glass cabochons with stunning results.

When I first heard about PMC I had been working locally as a jewellery designer and silversmith for four and a half years. It caught my imagination specifically because people didn’t need any previous silversmithing experience yet would be able to produce wonderful pieces of jew - ellery in a day. Just what was needed for our hectic modern day lifestyles.

After attaining my Levels 1 and 2 Certification with the sole Mitsubishi Materials accredited training centre in the UK I became the first PMC instructor regis - tered in Sussex. I started running courses at my studio in Newick and I am now entering my second year of teaching and enjoying every minute of it. PMC has created an opportunity for anyone, regardless of age, experience or artistic temperament, to cre - ate beautiful designs in precious metal.

For further details on course dates etc. take a look at www.learnsilverclay.co.uk

Lindfield Times Magazine February 2008 BBee MMyy VVaalleennttiinnee...... As early as the fourth century B.C., the Romans engaged in an annual young man's rite to passage to the God Lupercus. The names of the teenage women were placed in a box and drawn at random by adolescent men; thus, a man was assigned a woman companion for the duration of the year, after which another lottery was staged. After eight hundred years of this cruel practice, the early church fathers sought to end this practice... They found an answer in Valentine, a bishop who had been martyred some two hundred years earlier.

According to church tradition St. Valentine was a priest near Rome in about the year 270 A.D. At that time the Roman Emperor Claudius-II who had issued an edict forbidding marriage. This was around when the heyday of Roman empire had almost come to an end. Lack of quality administrators led to frequent civil strife. Learning declined, taxation increased, and trade slumped to a low, precarious level. And the Gauls, Slavs, Huns, Turks and Mongolians from Northern Europe and Asian increased their pressure on the empire's boundaries. The empire was grown too large to be shielded from external aggression and internal chaos with existing forces. Thus more of capable men were required to be recruited as soldiers and officers. When Claudius became the emperor, he felt that married men were more emotionally attached to their families, and thus, will not make good soldiers. So to assure quality soldiers, he banned marriage. Valentine, a bishop , seeing the trauma of young lovers, met them in a secret place, and joined them in the sacrament of matrimony. Claudius learned of this "friend of lovers," and had him arrested. The emperor, impressed with the young priest's dignity and conviction, attempted to convert him to the roman gods, to save him from certain execution. Valentine refused to recognise Roman Gods and even attempted to convert the emperor, knowing the consequences fully.

On February 24, 270, Valentine was executed !

"From your Valentine" While Valentine was in prison awaiting his fate, he came in contact with his jailor, Asterius. The jailor had a blind daughter. Asterius requested him to heal his daughter. Through his faith he miraculously restored the sight of Asterius' daughter. Just before his execution, he asked for a pen and paper from his jailor, and signed a farewell message to her "From Your Valentine," a phrase that lived ever after.

Valentine thus become a Patron Saint, and spiritual overseer of an annual festival. The festival involved young Romans offering women they admired, and wished to court, handwritten greetings of affection on February 14. The greeting cards acquired St.Valent as early as the fourth century B.C., the Romans engaged in an annual young man's rite to passage to the God Lupercus. The names of the teenage women were placed in a box and drawn at random by adolescent men; thus, a man was assigned a woman companion for the duration of the year, after which another lottery was staged. After eight hundred years of this cruel practice, the early church fathers sought to end this practice... They found an answer in Valentine, a bishop who had been martyred some two hundred years earlier... .interesting

Issue 30 Page 11 Itt’’ss aallll aabboouut Bond!

The Lindfield Times is please to sponsor St Peter & St James Hospice

Fancy a great niight out? Try thiis....

Not long to go now before we “hit” the splendid All Jumping Course at Hickstead for our fabulous Casino Royale Ball on Saturday 1st March.

Of course it is difficult to tell you, at the time of writing, if there are any tables or even seats left now but we wouldn’t want you to miss out if there are!

For just £50 a head you will get a delicious three course meal, the opportunity to chance your luck with Fortunes Fun Casino and dance the night away with Big Girls Blues band. We have a Royale Auction (with only ten VERY special lots) and a Silent Auction, so there certainly won’t be a minute to spare before your Aston Martin (oops I am getting carried away...) taxi arrives at 12.30am. This is certainly going to be an event everyone will be talking about so don’t delay, after all – You Only Live Twice!!

Please call Gill, Rosie, Karen or Jo in fundraising if you want to join us. Tel 01444 471598

All Saints Church – Lindfield

Tiger Arts is proud to present

‘Plastic Chairs’ The Greek Folk Group

Featuring PAVLOS CARVALHO & SARAH DUBOST

Saturday 9th February ‘08 7.30pm Tickets £10. cons. £8, children £3 from the Tiger Church Office (482405) or ‘Bookstop’ High St. Lindfield or evenings by phone on 01444 455000

Lindfield Times Magazine February 2008 RAISING THHEE RROOOOFF

In the short time that I have been at St Peter & St James I have been struck by the dedication and commitment of all our staff and volunteers as they provide the care, love and support which is appreciated by so many patients and families. However, to make the most effective use of our staff and volunteers’ skills, we need to improve and develop the facilites from which they operate.

I am writing this article to the sound of bulldozers, having walked across a fairly muddy car park past two trucks waiting to be loaded with the results of the builders’ excavations. By the time that you read this, the walls of three new extensions to our Hospice will be rising from the ground and the shape of our building will have changed once more: the picture illustrates the three extensions that we are building.

We want the care that we provide for all those that we support to be nothing short of excellent and this first stage of our development plans will help us to achieve that objective if you can help us meet the financial challenge.

We have been fortunate to receive a grant of up to £278,950 to cover the costs of some of this development from the Department of Health and have already raised an additional £159,250. However, just as we are largely dependent upon the generosity of our donors and supporters for the funds that we require to run the Hospice from day to day, to complete all that we want to do in this first stage of our development we need to raise an additional £222,700.

‘Raise The Roof’ is our newly launched campaign to support the ongoing development of our facilities. You will already have seen our request to ‘Buy A Brick For Christmas’ and we have had a good initial response to our appeal: thank you to all those who have already donated. You can check on the current progress of the appeal on our website and it is not too late to make your contribution! I am sure that you will agree with me that the improvements that we want to bring to our facilities for the benefit of our patients are an extremely worthwhile cause. Please, help us to ensure that we can furnish and use our buildings effectively and thus provide even better standards of care for our patients and their families.

Colin Burgess Chief Executive St Peter & St James Hospice Issue 30 Page 13 CONCERNED ABOUT SPEEDING TRAFFIC IN LINDFIELD?

Traffic was one of the biggest areas of concern identified by residents of Lindfield in the Village Plan, with speeding traffic being at the heart of many of the problems. West Sussex Highways rightly focuses traffic calming expenditure on achieving casualty reduction with priority being given to locations having an adverse accident record. Recently the County Council with support from the Parish Council has agreed a number of speed management measures for sections of the main routes passing through Lindfield, i.e. B2028 & B2111.

However there are other roads within the village that continue to give cause for concern, particularly the ‘cut through’ routes, for example, Hickmans Lane and Sunte Avenue. Such routes are unlikely, at this time, to figure highly in terms of accident reduction expenditure but nevertheless warrant some action as many drivers exceed the speed limit by a significant margin. Following consideration by the Lindfield Local Action Team, Lindfield Traffic Study Joint Working Party and it has been decided that a Community Speed Watch could help to reduce speeds on those roads that meet the schemes requirements. A number of schemes have already been successfully set up in nearby communities. At a recent meeting Lindfield Parish Council agreed to support the formation of a Community Speed Watch for this village.

Community Speed Watch schemes are established with Sussex Police who agree the CSW locations, train the volunteers and provide the loan of the ‘speed gun.’ Volunteers conduct the speed measurement and provide details of speeding drivers to the police resulting in a letter being issued to the registered owner. The overall aim of CSW is to encourage drivers to choose to drive at or below the speed limit.

If you are concerned about drivers exceeding the speed limit in Lindfield and are able to regularly contribute a small number of hours, why not become a Community Speed Watch volunteer?

To find out more details or to volunteer please provide your contact details via Lindfield Parish Council, 6 Denmans Lane, Lindfield, RH16 2LB. Tel. 01444 484115. Email. [email protected]

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Issue 30 Page 15 Its Getting Cold, so here’s some old fashioned cooking ideas LINDFIELD VILLAGE PEA SOUP

2.25lt (4 pints) Young Green Peas Neck of Mutton Knuckle of Veal Spinach (Optional) 1 tbsp Flour White Bread Whole Pepper Salt Your meat from Glynn’s & Veg From Pauls, finished off with a nice uncut Bloomer from Humphrey’s the Bakers in the High Street

Simmer the mutton and knuckle of veal in water to produce a stock. Boil the peas until tender, then blend to a pulp using a food processor or pestle and mortar. Add them to some of the stock, then pass through a fine sieve. Season to taste. Place into a saucepan, bring to the boil and simmer gently. If the soup does not seem green enough add some spinach, but do not reboil as this would cause the spinach to discolour. Pass through a fine sieve again, if using spinach. Sift in the flour into the soup to thicken it, simmer gently but do not boil. Cut the bread into diamonds and fry until golden in butter. Add to the serving bowl with a few peas. This recipe can also be used to make asparagus soup, but only the tips are to be used.

To make Green Pease Soop Take a neck of Mutton, and a knuckle of veal, make of them a little good gravy; then take half a peck of the greenest young peas, boil and beat them to a pulp in a marble mortar; then put to them a little of the gravy; strain them through a hair sieve to take out all the pulp; put all together, with a little salt and whole pepper; then boil it a little, and if you think the soop not green enough, boil a handful of spinage very tender, rub it through a hair-sieve, and put into the soop with one spoonful of wheat-flour, to keep it from running: You must not let it boil after the spinage is put in, it will discolour it; then cut white bread in little diamonds, fry them in butter while crisp, and put it into a dish, with a few whole peas.

Garnish your dish with creed rice, and red beet-root. You may make asparagus-soop the same way, only add tops of asparagus, instead of whole pease.

Always consider making an extra pint to send to us to sample !

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Issue 30 Page 17 Summer Seclusion

What better way to dispel winter inertia than by dreaming of the changes needed in the garden for the coming year. It is the perfect time to assess the successes and failures of the previous year and make a plan of action. Hard landscaping projects started now, have a good chance of being ready by the time our Sussex summer rolls in, so it’s time to start preparing.

Climate-change forecasters predict hotter summers, which will provide wonderful opportunities for more outside dining. A terrace, whether used for entertaining or as an all-weather children’s playground, is a major outdoor living space where function must follow form. So if the terrace’s principal function is to provide space for eating outside, then it must be large enough to accom - modate a table and chairs with easy access around them, as well as being a convenient dis - tance from the house for carrying food and plates. The materials chosen for your terrace should match or blend with existing hard materials used to build your house or paths. The aim is to ensure as seamless a transition from house to garden as possible.

Terraces located in full sun can become very hot and uncomfortable places in the summer. Shade from a tree’s canopy or an arbour, not only provides shelter and vertical interest, but also a feeling of intimacy and peace. Climbing plants, preferably scented, grown up and over to weave through the beams, help to settle the terrace into the surrounding space. Shadows cast by sunlight filtered through foliage bring a further layer of beauty and make the space even more inviting. You’ll never want to go back inside.

Now you just need to build it!

Haut Talk by Karoline Baird Haughty Culture Garden Design: specialising in all aspects of design Tel: 07742 731967 email: [email protected]

Lindfield Times Magazine February 2008 Issue 30 Page 19 Looking back with Lindfield Horticultural Society ..

Lindfield Horticultural Society’s AGM in November was followed by a fascinating talk on Burma Past and Present by Margaret Nicolle. December’s event was a wonderful Christmas Social attended by 120 members. The second half of the 2007-8 talks programme began in January with popular local speaker Maggie Lamb. With Italian Villas and Gardens she brought a touch of southern sunshine to a Sussex mid-winter as she travelled through gardens in the Italian lakes, Tuscany, Frascati and Lazio. Ms Lamb’s photographic talents, her passion for plants and her zest for life meant an inspirational and informative illustrated talk.

..and looking forward

The February talk - Floral Art - will be by Robert Tunks, a well known national judge who is an amusing speaker with considerable floral arranging prowess. He is also a good friend of Lindfield Horticultural Society, assisting with ideas for the 3 annual show programmes and acting as the main judge for the Flower sections. There will be a raffle at this meeting for the 3 or 4 arrangements he will produce during the evening. The talk will take place in the King Edward Hall on Wednesday 13 February at 8pm and costs 50p for members and £1 for visitors.

It’s not too early to start thinking about the Spring Show, which this year is on Saturday 29 March. There are plenty of classes for traditional spring flowers such as daffodils – or you could always start grooming your favourite flowering or foliage pot plant for stardom! Full details and entry forms are in the members’ Show Schedule. If you’re not yet a member of one of Lindfield’s most active societies, call the Membership Secretary on 01444 415270 for details of how to join.

Lindfield Times Magazine February 2008 Issue 30 Page 21 MMiidd SSuusssseexx CCoorree SSttrraatteeggyy ((PPrree--ssuubbmmiissssiioonn CCoonnssuullttaattiioonn))

What do you want your village to look like in 2026?

What would improve your quality of life as a resident?

Are there areas of the village that could do with improvement, or opportunities for creating an enhanced environment or new community facilities?

What level of housing should the village take over the next 18 years and where would be the best place to locate it?

What type of accommodation is needed and what infrastructure should accompany any new housing?

This is your chance to influence the future shape of your village, the adjacent towns and the surrounding countryside. Council is publishing its ‘Pre-submission Core Strategy’ for public consultation on 24th January, for an eight-week period, and comments on the document are requested between 7 February and 20 March 2008.

These comments will then be taken into account when preparing the Core Strategy for submission to Government in 2009.

The Core Strategy Pre-submission Document (and accompanying Sustainability Appraisal) and forms on which responses should be made will be available on the Council’s website at www.midsussex.gov.uk/corestrategy and at public libraries and help points.

Response forms can be completed on-line, emailed to [email protected] or posted to: Planning Policy Division Mid Sussex District Council Oaklands Oaklands Road Haywards Heath RH16 1SS Any queries should be directed to Planning Policy officers on 01444 477322.

Public exhibitions will also be held detailed on page 23

Lindfield Times Magazine February 2008 Unstaffed Exhibitions

Displays summarising the Pre-submission Core Strategy, identifying development options and advertising the consultation period will be available in the following locations.

Location Venue Date

Burgess Hill Burgess Hill Library Mon 28 Jan until Thu 20 Mar Olympos Burgess Hill at the Triangle Mon 28 Jan until Thu 20 Mar. East Grinstead East Grinstead Library Mon 4 Feb until Thu 20 Mar. Chequers Mead Thu 24 Jan until Thu 20 Mar. Haywards Heath Haywards Heath Library Thu 24 Jan until Thu 20 Mar. MSDC Oaklands Planning Reception Thu 24 Jan until Thu 20 Mar. Olympos Haywards Heath at the Dolphin Thu 24 Jan until Thu 20 Mar Hurstpierpoint Hurstpierpoint Library Mon 28 Jan until Fri 8 Feb.

Staffed Exhibitions

Officers will be available to discuss the Core Strategy and answer questions at the following venues and times.

Venue Date Time

Market Place, Burgess Hill Sat 26 Jan 10am - 1pm East Grinstead Library Mon 28 Jan 3pm - 7pm Hurstpierpoint Library Thu 31 Jan 3pm - 7pm East Grinstead Library Sat 2 Feb 10am - 1pm King Edward Hall, Lindfield Mon 4 Feb 3pm - 7pm Ashenground Community Centre Wed 6 Feb 3pm - 7pm East Grinstead Library Thu 7 Feb 3pm - 7pm The Orchards, Haywards Heath Sat 9 Feb 10am - 1pm Milton Mount Hall, Crawley Mon 11 Feb 3pm - 7pm Olympos at the Dolphin Leisure Centre HH Tue 12 Feb 3pm – 7pm Martlets Foyer, Burgess Hill Wed 13 Feb 3pm - 7pm King Edward Hall, Lindfield Tue 19 Feb 3pm - 7pm Market Place, Burgess Hill Thu 21 Feb 3pm - 7pm Copthorne Village Hall Mon 25 Feb 3pm - 7pm

Issue 30 Page 23 NNAATTIIOONNAALL FFRREEEE BBUUSS TTRRAAVVEELL If you are 60 or Over, then this is for you !

With the introduction of national free bus travel from the 1st April 2008 everyone aged 60 or over, or those who have a qualifying disability will be entitled to travel anywhere in England.

Mid Sussex District Council are pleased to inform residents, that over and above our statutory requirements, this pass can be used for free local (travel within the Mid Sussex District Council area) bus journeys after 9.00am Mondays to Fridays and anytime at weekends and bank holidays.

However, when using this pass for national free bus travel (all journeys outside of Mid Sussex District Council’s area) in England, please note the eligible time changes to between 9.30am to 11.00pm weekdays (still retaining anytime at weekends and bank holidays).

This is in accordance with the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme.

Residents who are already in receipt of a current Sussex Countycard, with an expiry date of 31st March 2008 or beyond, will automati - cally receive their national free bus pass in March 2008.

If you are a resident in Mid Sussex and would like to apply for your national free bus pass, please visit your local Town/Parish Council taking with you a recent passport sized photo, proof of residency, and proof of age. If applying on the grounds of a disability, please contact Elizabeth Lancaster for additional information.

For further information on this or other matters relating to Concessionary Travel please contact Elizabeth Lancaster, Concessionary Fares Officer on 01444 477304 or email [email protected]

Lindfield Times Magazine February 2008 Issue 30 Page 25 Top of the cllass for Taviistock & Summerhiillll

Tavistock & Summerhill School is top of the class after receiving a glowing OFSTED report for both the Prep School and the Nursery. As the report says in its summary, “Parents and pupils are very positive about the school and are right to be so as it is a good school where the pupil’s behaviour is outstanding.”

The summary goes on to say “The school provides good quality education and care which caters effectively for the needs of the children. The School is particularly successful in promoting pupils’ personal development.” Acting Head Teacher Jan Gaughran says: “We were delighted to receive this report which gives a very fair picture of what we achieve here. The personal development and welfare of our children is of paramount importance, as are our small classes which provide really high quality and stimulating teaching.”

The report says that the quality of the curriculum is good and supported by suitable schemes of work and study programmes. It is broad and balanced and the range of displays around the school demonstrates the breadth of the curriculum. It also comments on the small classes, always less than 15, and the good range of extra curricular activities.

The children are also praised: “Pupils have outstanding interpersonal skills. They are confident learners and take their responsibilities seriously and discharge them directly. They are consistently responsive to instructions, confident in asking questions, eager to answer them and to offer their views.”

The Nursery was inspected at the same time and received a good report. “The quality of teaching and learning is good. Leadership and management of the setting are good. The management and staff work very well together meaning children learn and develop in a harmonious atmosphere.”

Chairman of Governors, Rosemary Hands, says: “I would like to congratulate Jan and all the staff, as well as our exceptional children, for achieving such excellent results. The Ofsted report is very important to us and, of course, to our parents. To pupils, teachers and the management team – thank you for receiving such a wonderful report.”

If anyone wishes to view the full report please visit http://www.tavistockandsummerhill.co.uk

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Issue 30 Page 27 BLAST THAT BLAZING SORE THROAT!

Will February be a month of romance and excitement as you try to work out who sent you all of those St Valentine’s cards? Or will you, in this season of coughs and colds, be more in the market for the services of that other February Saint, St Blaize, patron saint of throat sufferers.

Blaize, a fourth century bishop of Sivas in Armenia, was driven by Roman persecution into hiding in the hills, where he was later caught by hunters seeking wild animals for the amphitheatre. As he was being hauled through the city Blaize spotted a child who had got a fish-bone stuck in his throat. He placed his hands on the child’s throat, prayed, and the fish-bone came unstuck, the throat was healed, and all was well. Apart, that is, from the grisly martyrdom which awaited Blaize himself.

St Blaize’s feast on February 3rd is marked in some churches within the Catholic tradition with the ritual of the Blessing of the Throats, in which two candles are crossed and held against the throats of people being blessed. The service at St Etheldreda’s in Ely Place, London is attended by many suffering from various throat complaints and illnesses, and it is not uncommon for singers to attend in a bid to protect their vocal chords through the coming year.

For the more prosaically-minded, National Gargling Week which TCP used to promote at this time of the year until it ran out of marketing value, may hold greater appeal. In the interest of fairness, balance and the pursuit of truth, some of the other non-medical claims for curing sore throats should also be touched upon.

You may have your own gargle recipe, using such ingredients as lemon, vinegar, salt, honey or coriander. Voice teachers have for years recommended tincture of capsicum to alleviate sore throats. Gargling with cayenne is a popular cure in the States - “I generally will gargle cayenne in water at whatever strength I like” writes a Californian believer in this cure, “and do it as much as I can until I tire of it, and then repeat every fifteen minutes, each time swallowing a tiny bit real slow. Afterwards suck on a clove. I never have seen a sore throat that won't succumb to it."

Depending on how desperate you are you could try such old-fashioned English remedies as drinking the juice of a turnip, smearing goose fat on a woollen scarf and wrapping it around your neck, or eating raw stinging nettles. Or you may feel driven to investigate the claim by proponents of urine therapy that a sore throat can be cured by gargling with that readily-available fluid, although you would probably want to suck a peppermint afterwards. Impressive results are also claimed for homeopathic cures even in the worst cases.

If none of these appeal, how about taking a little red wine, strictly as an antibacterial mouth wash of course? Studies suggest that moderate wine consumption can fight sore throats and tooth decay, as well as protect against heart disease and cancer.

John Usher However for a more modern approach to this, simply visit Selby’s Chemist for a wide range of medicines and remedies. If symptons persist please consult your doctor

Lindfield Times Magazine February 2008 Did You Know......

The Earth weighs around 6,600,000,000,000,000,000,000 tons (5,940 billion billion metric tons)!

A cockroach can live several weeks with its head cut off - it dies from starvation!

Every time you lick a stamp, you're consuming 1/10 of a calorie!

The average person has over 1,460 dreams a year!

It's against the law to burp, or sneeze in a certain church in Omaha, Nebraska!

You're born with 300 bones, but when you get to be an adult, you only have 206!

Human thigh bones are stronger than concrete!

Over 10,000 birds a year die from smashing into windows!

Your body is creating and killing 15 million red blood cells per second!

The king of hearts is the only king without a moustache on a standard playing card!

The Mona Lisa has no eyebrows. It was the fashion in Renaissance Florence to shave them off!

The most popular first name in the world is Muhammad!

Tablecloths were originally meant to be served as towels with which dinner guests could wipe their hands and faces after eating!

Tourists visiting Iceland should know that tipping at a restaurant is considered an insult!

One car out of every 230 made was stolen last year!

A lightning bolt generates temperatures five times hotter than those found at the sun's surface!

A violin contains about 70 separate pieces of wood!

Porcupines float in water!

The only 15 letter word that can be spelled without repeating a letter is "uncopyrightable" !

The longest recorded flight of a chicken is 13 seconds!

A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second! (hence, I’ll be back in a jiffy) So we’ll be back in a jiffy, well next month anyway...... take care for now

Issue 30 Page 29 Lindfield Rural Parish Council

Lindfield Rural Parish Council Newsletter Millennium Village Centre Lewes Road, West Sussex RH17 7PG Tel: 01444 831499 email: [email protected] Winter 2007/8 website: www.lindfieldrural-pc.org.uk

Decision on new homes It is important that residents make their We have been defending ourselves views known directly to Mid Sussex District continuously for some time now against Council Planning Policy Division at Oaklands unwanted housing proposals and we now have Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1SS. Public the Inspectors’ report on Small Scale Housing exhibitions will take place at various locations Allocations. during the period 24 January to 20 March 2008.

The only proposal within our Parish that has Another contentious development is the been accepted by the Inspector is the 65 demolition of two houses in Gravelye Lane houses on the site on the corner of Gravelye (Thalia and Pear Tree Cottage) and the Lane/Lyoth Lane. This was accepted by the prospect of a substantial development in their Inspector despite a previous appeal’s rejection place. The previous application was withdrawn (some three weeks prior) of an outline planning after many objections and we are awaiting application due to the proposed development further proposals which are expected having “an adverse impact on the character imminently. We shall keep residents informed of and appearance of the area” . It is suggested progress but we know that a drainage that there may be some inconsistency of consultant was assessing the position in treatment by the Inspectors. William Allen Lane - we await their drainage solution! All the other sites were rejected but we now have another battle to fight with further site Traffic calming in Ardingly Road allocations which are to be considered under B 2028 – Lindfield to Ardingly The Core Strategy criteria and the South The Parish Council’s long maintained stance for East Plan . The latter will probably take into a 50mph speed limit from Lindfield to Ardingly account the redefinition of the Strategic Gap was endorsed at a recent Lindfield Traffic Study criteria Working Party meeting, so it was felt (i.e. the strategic gap will only exist between appropriate to approach WSCC again in view of settlements of 10,000 or more dwellings each the many speed related accidents on that road. which precludes a strategic gap between A buffer zone of 40 mph speed limit from the Haywards Heath and Scaynes Hill). 30mph north of Lindfield down Town Hill to The Core Strategy preferred sites list has been halfway up Buxshalls Hill is again requested by announced and our main area of concern, we the Council. This was previously rejected by believe, is if the Gravelye Lane/Scamps Hill site WSCC but in view of the new guidelines from becomes a definitive preferred site. This is not the Department of Transport and because of the 220 dwellings under the small scale the many speed related accidents the Council housing allocation which was rejected by the feels it should be reconsidered. Previous Inspector but a larger development of a rejection was because the speed limit did not minimum of 500 dwellings. Lindfield Rural Parish Council Newsletter Winter 2007/8 correlate with the minimum number of houses Letters are sent to registered keepers of in that stretch of road. However, there is a large offending vehicles asking for their assistance in Disabilities Trust premises (Hollyrood) off keeping speeds down, with persistent offenders Buxshalls Hill and many young people from that targeted for police enforcement. premises walk along this road. Furthermore, Speedwatch volunteers are needed for Scaynes there are several examples of a 40mph limit Hill and LRPC Chairman John Dumbleton has with less houses and it is reported that Lindfield already undertaken training. If you would like to and Ardingly are the only villages on the B2028 join him and can spare an hour a week then without a 40mph buffer zone. please contact Lindfield Rural Parish Council The spate of speed related accidents at tel: 01444 831499 Stonecross have highlighted the potential email: [email protected] danger at this junction. The camber for south Check it out: travelling vehicles is not ideal and would be http://www.sussex.police.uk/foi/UploadFolder/IM5509.pdf expensive to rectify but in normal conditions this bend could still be negotiated safely if the Planning application LF/07/03174/FUL speed limit was reduced to 50mph. However, Land north of Newton Road, Lindfield WSCC may feel that a vehicle-activated sign 120 dwellings, including affordable housing, (VAS) would be appropriate. with associated access, structural landscap - The Council would like to see:- ing and open space A much more prominent bend sign for south travelling vehicles (e.g. SLOW DANGEROUS At our recent Council meeting in December, BEND) Council members considered this proposed White road markings in the middle of the road planning application and submitted the to regulate overtaking on bends. Extensive road following observations to Mid Sussex District markings (including arrows) were installed on Council two bends just south of Ardingly but all bends on that road to Lindfield should be similarly The Inspector who reported on the public painted. examination of the Mid Sussex Small Scale These low cost minor innovations at the Housing Allocations Document has concluded junction coupled with those implemented by that this site should be allocated for housing, WSCC may make a difference but the Council despite the fact that the site is located within reserves the right to revisit the problem should the Countryside area of Development Restraint, other measures be deemed necessary. and is not allocated for residential development in a Development Plan. Although the proposed Sign of the times! development is not in our Parish, Our Council The Parish Council has recently refurbished the is concerned for the future of similar parcels of Scaynes Hill village sign. The design reflects land that are within our Parish and the impact village history: the anchor referring to the on the surrounding area. means of preventing horse-drawn carriages from disappearing down the Hill of Scayne, a Although the principle of residential saw and trowel for the old sawmills and quarry, development has been established by the and grapes for the vineyard. Inspector there are certain elements of the application with which we are particularly What is Speed Watch? concerned. It is a partnership between Mid Sussex District Council, Sussex Police and Parish Councils to The Parish Council is very concerned over the help residents reduce speeding. 'Speed guns' existing access and traffic situation in the targeting motorists driving too fast are used by northeast area of Lindfield and the trained volunteers, with follow-up work on development should not be allowed to proceed education and enforcement by Sussex Police. until WSCC (Highways Department) have resolved these issues. ....over/....

Lindfield Rural Parish Council Newsletter Winter 2007/8 LINDFIELD RURAL PARISH COUNCIL - NEWSLETTER Furthermore, there is particular concern when the building works commence with regard to access for such a large volume of heavy lorries along very narrow roads. This state of affairs would prevail for many months and be a continual nightmare for residents in the access roads.

We believe there are many contradictions in the developer’s plans to the “Local Plan” and “Structure Plan” policies in the design, size and structure of the development. We feel MSDC should consider these elements very carefully particularly with regard to the size and height of some of the properties and, in some cases, the rather cramped conditions imposed by the design scheme. We believe that further work needs to be done to produce designs that would be in keeping with the pretty village to which it would be a part.

The Council feels that the infrastructure element has not been fully addressed by the Inspector. With regard to pupil capacity in schools, we find it difficult to understand that a school in Bolnore (not to be built until 2010) would have any impact on the over-subscribed situation we are experiencing in the two schools in Lindfield unless there is a presumption that children would be bussed to the other side of town. Additionally, it is not envisaged that there would be any spare capacity for doctors in the village and residents would need to travel to Northlands Wood where there may be some spare capacity.

Whatever recommendation is accepted it would increase the traffic problems in the village and area and would substantially increase “the carbon footprint” at a time when every effort is being made (by everyone including Government) to reduce our emissions.

It is stated that the provision of the 120 dwellings would require an increase in water pumping capacity at the Lewes Road Pumping Station. The Council feels that it should be a requirement that the work needs to be completed by Southern Water before work commences on the housing development.

The Parish Council recommends that MSDC reject the application in its present form.

Lindfield Rural Parish Council would like to wish everyone

A Very Happy New Year !

Your Parish Councillors

John Dumbleton (Chair) Tel: 482633 Dennis Hicks Tel: 831599 Sheila Hobbs (Vice Chair) Tel: 483396 Jerry Jeremiah Tel: 831437 Brian Bunt Tel: 831636 Ray Jones (News Ed.) Tel: 453868 Chris Hersey Tel: 482270 Christopher Snowling Tel: 482172 Margaret Hersey Tel: 482270 Karin Milne (Parish Clerk) Tel: 831499

Lindfield Rural Parish Council Office, Scaynes Hill Millennium Village Centre, Lewes Road, Scaynes Hill, RH17 7PG Open to the Public: Tuesdays 12.30 to 13.30 and Thursdays 10.00 to 11.00

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Issue 30 Page 33 Lindfield Times Magazine February 2008 Dame Felicity Lott Sings at Cumnor House School With guests Actor, Gabriel Woolf - Tenor, Paul Austin Kelly and Soprano, Elizabeth Brice

Saturday 8th March, 2008 For Tickets go to www.cumnorevents.co.uk or call/text 07740 868 630 / 01825 723091 Programme: Venue: Cumnor House School , London Road , Danehill, West Sussex , RH17 7HT Dress: Black Tie 7.15pm Arrival with Champagne Reception in The Old Library followed by Performance in the Sports Hall. 11.30pm Post performance drinks/Carriages.

www.askonasholt.co.uk www.felicitylott.de Worldwide Acclaimed and one of Britain’s best opera singers, Felicity Lott has sung at most of the world’s major opera houses, in a career spanning more than thirty years. www.operalite.co.uk Elizabeth Brice has had numerous leading roles with English National Opera, Glyndebourne, Welsh National Opera, English Touring Opera. www.gabrielwoolf.co.uk Gabriel Woolf is one of this country’s most distinguished readers and actors who has presented literary programmes across the English-speaking world. www.paulaustinkelly.com Paul Austin Kelly's honey-toned, lyric tenor voice has earned international acclaim during his distinguished career as a star of the opera world. Now teamed up with the legendary pianist and musical director, Kenny Clayton, collaborating in a tribute recital to Rodgers & Hammerstein also featuring the music of Rodgers & Hart and Hammerstein & Kern. The evening is a fundraising event in support the new Cumnor Theatre Project they will generously perform an evening of songs, arias and readings at the School. We are determined that we will make a truly wonderful evening. We are extremely privileged that Flott has agreed to sing at the school and do hope as many people as possible will join us in what we are hoping will be a very special memory in The Cumnor Story.

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