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Farewell Pat and Bernard

At the end of July we will say goodbye to Pat and Bernard, as Pat retires as vicar of Shipley after nearly 18 years.

On behalf of the churchwardens, PCC and parishioners, we would like to say a huge thank you to Pat for all she has done for us and our church; for her ministry, her invaluable contribution to our local community and for her friendship.

We will miss you very much Pat, and wish you and Bernard a very happy and peaceful retirement. (please don’t work too hard!)

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Parish Party: 27 July

Pat’s last service will be 28th July and she will leave office on 31 July.

To mark Pat’s retirement, there will be a Parish Party for everyone to come and wish Pat and Bernard well at the Old Vicarage, thanks to Colin and Lucy West for hosting, on Saturday 27th July from 5pm - 8pm. The intention is to have a “bring and share” buffet and drinks, everyone is welcome, but please let Colin and Lucy know you are coming so we ensure we can cope with numbers. We are also holding a collection to get a small memento to give to Pat at the Party, if you would like to donate, please give the money to Colin and Lucy, or you can electronically transfer the money, marked as “Gift”, to the following Bank account, details of which are: sort code: 56-00-23, account number 31324304. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask, I can be contacted at [email protected] or on 07720288 807.

Gavin Kenny

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Parish directory

Clergy The Reverend Pat Sinton T: 01403 741238 The Vicarage, Shipley, RH13 8PH E: [email protected]

Church Gavin Kenny T: 01403 734387 Wardens Meadowcroft, Polecat Lane, E: [email protected] Copsale, RH13 6QR

Sarah Nuttall T: 01403 733878 College Farm, Church Lane, E: [email protected] Southwater RH13 9BT

Honorary Colin West E: [email protected] Treasurer

Honorary Jo Nunn E: [email protected] Secretary

Organist and Peter Sanderson E: [email protected] Choirmaster

Assistant Anne Haimes Organist

Sunday School Liz Cockerill E: [email protected]

Safeguarding Andy Guy E: [email protected] officer

Bell Captain Simon Meyer E: [email protected] Bell Secretary Sue Meyer

Andrew Hall Jane Gardner E: [email protected] Amanda Jupp

Magazine John Davies E: [email protected] advertising

Magazine Lucy West E: [email protected] subscriptions

Magazine Greg & Rachel Huitson-Little E: [email protected] editors

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The Vicar’s letter

Dear Friends,

The writer of the book of Ecclesiastes reminds us in the opening lines of the third chapter; “For everything there is a season”. These are words which readily come to mind as I leave the parish after nearly 19 years as its Priest-in-Charge. It sounds a long time, but it has gone extremely quickly! It started when, as a local curate in Horsham, my incumbent asked the then Bishop of Horsham, at a service both were attending, whether he would ever consider giving a licence to a woman priest. A “hot potato” question at the time! He named the recent vacancy of Shipley as an example. I knew nothing of this. However, out of the blue, I was invited to a meal with the wardens here where I was quizzed on my knowledge of country parishes, and my husband was asked whether he liked gardening! It was an honour to be the first woman priest in the Diocese in charge of her own Parish. It ends with the realisation that there is always a “best before” date on everything. Yes there is a time to come and a time to go! After all, I have spent a quarter of my life here! It has been a privilege to serve for so long and be part of your lives. Yes it’s a bit frightening to realise from the registers that during my time here I have baptised 193 people, prepared 27 people for confirmation, and married 115 couples. It has been a privilege to take assemblies at both Shipley and William Penn schools and to see so many children learn and grow. It has been a privilege to be with you in happy times and sad times – there is “a time to be born and a time to die … there is a time to weep and a time to laugh” as we read in Ecclesiastes. I came here with some trepidation, not knowing how it would work out; whether I would be accepted as part of the community, whether people would accept a woman priest, whether we could keep an ancient building in good repair? My trust was that if this is what God really wanted me to do then in it would work out. It was not misplaced! I leave with many happy memories of you all, not least the really memorable ones. It is not often one can claim to have had a reigning monarch and a prime minister in ones congregations for example! I know I leave you with some concerns in your hearts. Will we get a new vicar? How Slong will we be in interregnum? Will the church survive? I don’t have the answers, but I do know that God has this all in hand and patience is required. Don’t trust me; trust Him as I do. That trust is not misplaced! I close with thanks to you all for your fellowship in Christ, your friendship, your support and most of all the memories which I shall treasure for the rest of my life.

Yours in Christ Pat Sinton

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From the Registers

Baptism Joshua Adams

Marriages Matthew Young and Selina Avery

Quarter Peal for D-Day

As part of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, Shipley rang a quarter peal in commeration, and in particular to remember the father of one of the local ringers who served during those events. Details as follows.

Sussex County Association Shipley, West Sussex St Mary the Virgin Sunday, 9 June 2019 in 43m (9–1–4 in A) 1320 D-Day Delight Minor 1 Simon S Meyer (C) 2 Susan P Meyer 3 Andrew D Meyer 4 David Kirkcaldy 5 Jonathan M Spencer 6 Terry J Madigan Remembering Daniel Madigan, father of 6, who served on D-Day in the 79th Armoured Division, Hobart's "Funnies". Simon Meyer

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Church calendar: July

Sidesmen Reading and reader Prayers

7 July at 10:00am: Holy Communion

Nick de Zoete Galatians 6, V7 to V16 Peter Sanderson Bob Phillips Ginny de Zoete

14 July at 10:00am: Holy Communion

Richard Anniss Colossians 1, V1 to V14 The Vicar Claire Ebdon Hariot Anniss

21 July at 10:00am: Holy Communion

John Hall Colossians 1, V15 to V28 Claire Searle Nigel Jupp Mandy Jupp

28 July at 10:00am: Holy Communion

Alan Haimes (To be confirmed) Michael Power (To be confirmed) Gavin Kenny Richard Killner

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Church calendar: August

Sidesmen Reading and reader Prayers

4 August at 10:00am: Holy Communion

Colossians 3, V1 to V11 Carole Coope Luke 12, V13 to V21 Audrey Bernardi Liz Blower

11 August at 10:00am: Holy Communion

Hebrews 11, V1 to V3 Hebrews 11, V8 to V16 Richard Killner Claire Searle Luke 12 V32 to V40 Sarah Nuttall

18 August at 10:00am: Family Service

(To be confirmed) Bob Phillips (To be confirmed) Liz Cockerill

25 August at 10:00am: Holy Communion

Hebrews 12, V18 to V29 Colin West Luke 13, V10 to V17 Eve Kenny Lucy West

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Cleaning rota

6 July Jane Sanderson Peter Sanderson Caroline Dowse

13 July Claire Searle Ann Pike Sarah Nuttall

20 July Carole Cooper Chris Seymour Shirley Killner

27 July Annabel Jordon Ginny de Zoete Ros Wild

3 August Lucy West Christine Wyatt Claire Ebdon

10 August Jane Sanderson Peter Sanderson Caroline Dowse

17 August Claire Searle Ann Pike Sarah Nuttall

24 August Carole Cooper Chris Seymour Shirley Killner

31 August Annabel Jordon Ginny de Zoete Ros Wild

7 September Lucy West Christine Wyatt Claire Ebdon

Thank you to everyone for your time and help so willingly given to the Church

If you have some time to help keep the Church clean, please speak to Sarah

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Flower rota

Altar Vases Memorials

29 June Michael Kingerlee Caroline Dowse

6 July ——-——— Wedding ——–———

13 July ———–— Shirley Killner ——–——

20 July ——–——— Wedding ——–———

27 July and 3 August Lucy West Jane Sanderson

10 and 17 August Christine Seymour Shirley Killner

24 and 31 August Hariot Anniss Jane Grinling

7 and 14 September Mandy Jupp Ann Roberts

21 and 28 September Lucy West Jane Sanderson

5 October —— Harvest decoration - all welcome ——

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Editor’s letter

Welcome to the July and August Shipley Parish News!

The British summer is full of traditions: strawberries and cream, punting on the Cherwell, picnics and Pimms. There’s the usual pilgrimage to the seaside, bucket and spade in hand (or iPhones for the children). Roads suddenly become full of convertible cars with roofs down, passengers holding onto their entirely inappropriate hats as the wind whooshes past. Barbeques are dusted off, degreased, sanitized and promptly set ablaze to cremate otherwise passable sausages. Rounders, croquet, cricket, tennis – all the ingredients for care-free days. Living the dream, but at all times checking the forecast should a retreat undercover become necessary. With that backdrop, I feel I need to confess something. For the best part of forty years a barbeque to me has meant food infused with the aroma of charcoal and lighter fluid. If it doesn’t billow smoke profusely, it’s not a barbeque. If there are no flames, it’s not a barbeque. If your hands aren’t black from setting the coals, it’s not a barbeque. Simples. But having had two wholly unsuccessful barbeques last year (one with charcoal burning out too quickly and the other with the heat so intense that it would melt glass), Mrs Editor has been, surprisingly, less inclined to suggest cooking al fresco. In fact, she called my last attempt “disgusting” and “inedible”. I was hurt: it was like having your manhood stripped from you, as any self-respecting barbequing man will sympathize. This year I have relented, and I have reluctantly agreed to go “gas”. Last weekend, anticipating a long British Summer, we replaced our aging charcoal barbeque with a gas fired one. To be clear, we didn’t go out specifically to get a gas barbeque. In fact, we went to have a look at some garden furniture in a showroom up in Hertford. That part of the trip was successful, thankfully. But whilst we were there we decided to have a quick look at the barbeque section, and stumbled across probably one of the largest showrooms in the UK. I, of course, feigned disinterest but secretly wandered round wiping away the dribble. So many options, so many accessories, so many opportunities to re- establish my masculinity. Grills, griddles, smokeboxes… even woks! All powered by a magic canister of this miracle fuel called LPG. The showroom assistant explained to me that the secret of cooking outside was to put the lid down – don’t cook with the lid up as there will be too much oxygen and too much heat. Lids! I thought they were there to keep the barbeque covered during the winter. I was again standing tall and proud, chest puffed out and chin held high: today, with this new barbeque world, I can become a man again! But I had to play it cool. “Shall we get one” asked Mrs Editor? “Well, maybe” I said. “They are quite expensive. Would we use it much?”. A completely

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irrelevant question from me: I was already sizing up whether it should be three or four burners, and whether there should be a hob on the side. “It would be nice to just be able to walk out and start cooking with no fuss”, she said. I’ve heard that line before… shortly before the Aga was ordered. By the way, I’m still waiting for my cooked Aga breakfast. “Think about it – I could do a barbeque when you get back from London” she offered. I didn’t need those sorts of promises; I was thinking whether we should get the skillet or searing plate. “Yeah, maybe”, I said, walking towards the door, “let’s think about it and do a bit of research”. Play it cool, play it cool… “Why don’t we just ask about them right now” she asked? It is thus that half an hour later we were loading up the car with several boxes and a rather heavy canister of this magic fuel LPG. I also had a book to read on the long journey home, a “Greatest Hits” for the barbeque, with strict instructions to find something to cook for dinner. First, of course, I would have to assemble my new friend; trust me, the box it came in was irreconcilably smaller than the cooking appliance it gave birth too. There were at least forty individual steps. As I was building it, I reflected that it was no doubt designed in this way, to ensure man and barbeque shared an important bond from day one. Certain steps indicated that two people would be required, but this was too special a moment to share; I decided that Yellow-Dog’s presence at my side was enough and she could lend a helping paw if required. Assembly complete, gas leak check done, it was time to start my new gas fuelled barbequing life. My first dish, salmon and vegetables on the griddle, was a complete success and we’ve since cooked on it several times in the past week. Even did breakfast one morning, though not a full English; that remains a dream. I should add one final point here. If you have ever been shopping for a barbeque, you will have seen the extensive range of barbeques that are available. There are even some that are true monsters: huge grills, griddles, hobs and units, akin to putting a fully featured kitchen in your garden. I knew they would be out of reach for me, so I settled on having something sensibly sized. But remember above I said about three or four burners? Well, Mrs Editor had the final say, restricting my resurgence in one last, cruel moment. There are only two of us, and supported by the showroom assistant she said that two burners would be completely adequate for our needs. Yellow-dog, had she had been there, would have had much to say on that but now seems content with her delicately cooked sausage each time. But for me? I don’t know how I feel about having just two burners. My barbequing credentials have been reasserted. But have I fully excised my barbequing demons on this baby barbeque, and re- established myself as a man? I guess I’d better go and put some shelves up just to make sure.

With best wishes,

Greg and Rachel [email protected]

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The Templar History of Shipley

Oliver Tempest, who recently made a documentary on the history of the Knights Templar, has kindly written about their fascinating history

For anyone living in Sussex who has an interest in history, you should know that you are very lucky people! From the landing of William the Conqueror and the subsequent battle in the October of 1066 to the sieges and battles of the English civil war in the 1600s, we are blessed with a rich and varied history. Our county is home to a number of historical landmarks and buildings such as Bodiam Castle, whose construction was started in 1385, and iconic landscapes such as Beachy Head, where naval battles have been fought against its very cliffs. But nothing is dearer to me in our county than our many churches, especially as a Templar historian, the ones with a connection to the medieval military order the Knights Templar. Last year we produced the pilot episode of our series The Knights Templar in Britain, which was set in my home county of Sussex. We visited and explored a number of Templar properties in the county such as Bramber, Sompting and of course Shipley. For those that do not know the Knights Templar were a quasi-monastic order of warriors, established in 1119 after the first crusades conquest of Jerusalem and the founding of the crusader kingdoms. Their purpose was to protect the roads for pilgrims travelling to the holy land and establish strategic outposts on the boarders of Christian lands. Such an undertaking was a costly one, and the Order solicited donations of both coin and land throughout Europe, so as to support their orders mission. Hugues de Payens, the first grandmaster of the Order, himself travelled to England and was greatly rewarded for his journey. They were given lands and incomes through Britain, from the coast of Sussex to the highlands of Scotland. Sussex was a county of particular importance to the Order, with its access to the sea, a necessity for the Order whose business took them both to Europe and to the holy land in the far east. It was also a profitable county, with rich agricultural lands and prosperous and generous landed gentry to solicit gifts from. There were two Sussex families in particular who were extremely generous to the Knights Templar, the De Braose’s and the De Harcourt’s. Both families were of Norman stock and were given lands in Sussex after the Norman Conquest. Both families were important lords possessing both military strength and political power and often intermarried with each other. They both also had a particular

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On location at Shipley association with the Knights Templar. Philip De Braose had fought in the first crusade, and possibly died whilst in the Levant. After his death in 1134 his wife Agnes passed land and a docks in Bramber to the Knights Templar order, so as to commemorate her dead husband’s commitment to the crusader cause. The De Harcourts also made significant contributions to the Order. Shipley was the first of the Sussex properties to be donated to the Order in around 1125, later followed by the church and lands of Sompting as well as the holding of Cokeham. It was gifted to the Templars by Philip de Harcourt, who would go onto become Lord Chancellor of England and whose brother Richard De Harcourt was an early member of the Knights Templar and became a preceptor in France. When Shipley was given to the Knights Templar it became a “preceptor”, the term, used for Templar administrative centres. As well as income from the church of Shipley, the Templars would have made money off the land that went along with it. The Templars, whilst thought of as holy warriors, were largely farmers and businessmen. On the lands they held at Shipley they would have grown crops as well as kept sheep. Indeed the name of Shipley itself comes from the old English Sceapleah, which means a place where sheep are kept. The income from the church would have come from the tithes taken in as well as from charging for burials. We have quite detailed records on how much Shipley was worth at the time of

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the Templars arrests, which were issued by King Edward II on the 8th of January 1308 due to increased political pressure from the continent to supress the Order. The inventories taken show that the goods held at Shipley were worth £4, the arable land worth £18 and livestock worth £9. The church itself was worth £13. In the audit of the property upon its seizure, the goods included household items, farming implements, a small quantity of armour, twenty silver spoons and some books. The land and livestock were also seized. The Templars would have sent the livestock from Surrey and London to summer pastures at Shipley. The traces of the migration of their flocks can still be seen on the landscape, with sheep walks still being commonly visible on the Downs. Compared to the lands and manors of the local lords in the area, the Templars were much more productive, largely due to their cross-country organisational skills. For example the arable land of nearby Laughton manor in 1292 was worth only £3 5s 2d, although being of a similar size to that of Shipley’s. The church of Shipley itself, St Mary’s is one of the earliest churches held by The Knights Templar in the country. The church is built in a largely Romanesque style, the chancel, nave and tower date from around 1140. It was built on the site of an earlier Saxon church, likely constructed of wattle and daub. Whilst today there are not many enigmatic carvings, like those found in other Templar properties. We can see within the church a beautifully laid mosaic floor near the altar displaying a Star of David. There is also another feature commonly found in Templar churches, the grotesque faces on the corbels of the arches. These strange carved faces are sometimes referred to in Templar churches as a Saracens head. Another notable feature are the double splayed windows, which suggest a nod to an earlier Saxon design. Until 1976 a thirteenth century Templar reliquary could be seen within the church. This reliquary was a casket made of Oakwood, covered in copper and enamelled with images of Saints and the crucifixion. Sadly it was stolen and to this day has not been located. A notable piece of Templar history in Sussex is that one of those arrested and bought to Crepelgate prison was a Templar Knight and the preceptor of Shipley, one William de Egendon. When arrested, he refused to denounce the Order but another Sussex Templar, Richard de Kocfeld did. Richard told the authorities that the Order was unholy and that he had ruined his soul by joining the Order. We can learn from the records of the proceedings that the Templars were then confined in solitary dungeons, placed on a meagre diet of bread and water. We are unsure what exactly became of William De Egendon, the last Templar preceptor of Shipley but as an aged man at the time of his arrest, he may well have died in the harsh conditions of Medieval imprisonment. Again as with much of the Templar property seized the church and its lands was handed to the Knights Hospitaller and remained with them until the Order’s dissolution.

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Shipley Safari Supper 2019

First, a witty ditty from Peter…

Apsley, Bentons, Blenheim, Blonks, Bramble, Brick Kiln, Courtlands, Church; Durrance, Goring-lee and Elm, Hammer, Hampshire, Hoe’s and Green; These were places, Google searched, Where the Shipley folk were seen!

Jendens, Meadow, Nether-wood, Oldhouse, Oaklands, Buildings New; Saucelands, Trollards by the Pond, Whitehall, Hart and Prospect view. What a list of prime locations! Some via gated combinations.

Three historic listed Manors, Barn conversions – four or five; Farms with houses – just a dozen; Grassy lanes and private drives. Cottages made up the rest – Everywhere a special guest!

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Safari Supper: From our organiser

On Saturday 15th June we held our eleventh Safari Supper evening in the village, dining course-by-course in each other’s homes, as well as raising an important bit of extra financial support for the church (an amazing £1,300). Firstly, I want to say a big “thank you” to all of you who so generously offered wonderful hospitality to so many groups of friends and visitors as “guests”. Eighty of you took part, and 30 families provided their homes as venues for single courses. Your support in helping to make it such a happy and enjoyable occasion is greatly appreciated. On the same day (15th June) one hundred years ago, Messrs Alcock and Brown were the first ever to fly across the Atlantic. The planes these pioneers flew were fragile, often spindly affairs, with weak engines and wings made of fabric stretched over a wooden frame. But World War One had accelerated the development of aeroplane technology, making machines faster and more powerful. The Daily Mail announced a competition for the first non-stop flight across the Atlantic, with a prize of £10,000 ( the equivalent today of £1m). Alcock and Brown piloted their bi-plane 1,890 miles from Newfoundland to Ireland in 15hrs & 57mins. Our eleventh Shipley Safari Supper has also coincided with the 200th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s birth (24 May 1819). Appropriately enough, the five-foot monarch displayed a healthy enjoyment of food and drink throughout her life. She could put away a 7 or 8 course meal in half an hour, and was known for eating quickly with little conversation. It was even said that she was greedy, and gobbled her food! Her dinners consisted of a selection of soups, fish dishes (turbot or whitebait), meats (boiled chicken and roast beef) and seasonal vegetables, followed by desserts and fruits, washed down with whisky or mulled wine. Ice creams, cakes and pastries were always her pleasure, and she enjoyed eating chocolate and plain sponges, wafer biscuits, all kinds of pies and one of her favourites – cranberry tart with cream. The Queen would sometimes have food packed for her, ready to be taken with her when she went away. On one such an occasion she attended a charity ball at the Italian Opera House in London, and brought with her a “light” supper of rice soup, ham and tongue, lobster salad, cold chicken, plovers’ eggs, sandwiches, eggs, patisserie, jellies and creams. To all our Shipley hosts: thank you. To those of you at five completely new venues who’d not experienced our Safari Supper before: we hope you had a great time, and will do it with us again! And a special mention of gratitude to Steve and Zsa Roggendorff for their great kindness in handling our invasion of their house and garden at the start of the evening, and whetting our palettes for what followed! Peter Sanderson

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Safari Supper: From our drinks host

How can one raise much needed funds for glorious St Mary’s Church, and also have huge fun whilst doing so? Of course! The Shipley Safari Supper This year was the eleventh time that Peter and Jane Sanderson took on the huge task of organising this event. The complications of making sure everyone is invited, encouraging some to make starters and others to make main courses, and yet more to offer puddings, all involving driving around the parish delivering notices and uttering words of encouragement to hesitant hosts. Add the challenge of making sure that we all go to different hosts from previous years, when you have 80 people keen to join in it is remarkable feat of juggling! This year was especially good, despite the damp weather and rather chilly June evening. We started at Oaklands Farm for a pre-dinner glass of wine and to receive the first envelope of where to go. One imagined drifting around the garden scented with roses, but this part was the only disappointment of the evening. Instead everyone was indoors, a mass of milling, smiling chattering folk, all enjoying seeing neighbours and friends. It was huge fun to meet others who we have never even seen before (despite one family who have been here for 4 years). How lucky we are to get together in these busy modern lives. We were then off to Church Farm South to Mike and Julie Yarnold, who we had only just met, to their beautiful little marquee on the lawn where the table was set with pretty china and flowers, blankets on the back of our chairs just in case of a chill, for the most delicious starter of smoked salmon and avocados. We had a most happy time with them and then we were off again, far too soon, conversations hardly finished. Next we were at Hoes Farm with Sophie Burrell and her friend Tim, who had been on paramedic duty all day and only just arrived (still in their green uniforms) in time for drinks. Sensibly Sophie had put a stew of her Mother’s stunning beef into the Aga first thing so the result was fantastic especially for a damp evening ! just the thing. Once again conversations hardly finished and we were off to Hammer Farm, to Ginny and Nick de Zoete for puddings and coffee. At last there was time to relax and really chatter as late as we liked, amid the delights of local fresh fruit and crunchy ice cream. I was enchanted to meet my new neighbour’s parents there. Liz Blower is well known in Shipley although she lives in Southwater as she sings in the St Mary’s Choir regularly. Norman is a mass of hilarious tales, and a delight to sit next to at dinner. Then it was home, with all the local news and views, once again Shipley functioning as a very happy community and having raised funds over a truly blissful evening. We thank Peter and June for their herculean task once again, arranging such fun and pleasure for an enormous number of our Parish family. How blessed we are in Shipley for having these community events, which bond us all together in such an old fashioned way. Zsa Roggendorff

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Shipley Fete 2019

This year’s Shipley Parish Fete was a record breaker in so many ways, benefiting from the reputation it has built up over time for a lovely day of traditional outdoor fun. We were also ‘blessed’ with the weather which stayed fine, but not so fine as to make everyone change their minds and make a dash to the beach. We estimate we had 1,000 visitors this year. We spoke to people who’d come from Tunbridge Wells, Steyning, Petworth, Worthing, Burgess Hill, Storrington, Redhill, Dorking, Hurstpierpoint, Haywards Heath, Henfield and Crawley.

The fete wouldn’t have been such a success without those delicious cakes, the donations of plants grown from seedlings, books, bric-a-brac, tombola prizes and bottles for the tipsy wheelbarrow. A special thanks to those who donated and organised some very special raffle prizes too. The sheep and other livestock made a charming contribution, ruminating peacefully, oblivious to all the praise and admiration lavished on them. Pat and Bernard’s last ever plant stall raised a record £1,000 and they have truly earned the right finally to relax and cultivate their own garden. A special thanks also to the café team who catered for hungry visitors throughout the day – receiving many compliments from hundreds of satisfied customers. The day would not have been possible without them - and the army of regular and new volunteers who came forward to open the church tower, run tractor rides, manage the car park and, above all, run our own stalls. A particular thanks to the village school parents who ran the Teddy Tumble from the Tower, which was a huge success and attracted even more families with young children this year.

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We had forty-four independent stallholders who entered into the spirit of the day with great good humour and warmth. It is lovely to be able to showcase so many amazing rural enterprises ranging from Dragonfly’s hand-made cushions, Minkie’s Tweed waistcoats for humans and jackets for gundogs, to promote a Yorkshire-based tweed mill, Sussex’s Cabin Pressure gins to the demonstration of wood burning skills by Bluebell Bushcraft. Just for fun we had a canine theme with a wonderful dog agility display, a brand new vet, dogwalkers, dog collars! grooming and other accessories – there were even tubs of ice cream for hot dogs which seemed to be very popular. Our thanks go to two special visitors who came along to demonstrate the long history of the church and its connection with the knights templar, one was our Mystery Guest and the other a documentary maker, Oliver Tempest. All this to the accompaniment of the music of the accordion player and band. Many thanks above all to everyone from the village who came with family and friends to support the fete which raised a total of £5,750. We hope you enjoyed the day.!

Sarah and Gavin Church Wardens

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Shipley History Society

Gina Larcombe reports from the Shipley History Society

Our summer social event this year was held at Green Gates and took the form of a talk and presentation by our very own Committee Member, Ian Miles about the German Heinkel 111 bomber which crashed in Broomers Corner scattering debris over Green Gates, Broomers Cottage and the field next door. Ian’s background in aviation stood him in good stead with his research and the result was a detailed and highly interesting talk backed up with hand-outs and on screen photographs as well. The talk guided us through the development of radar and the crucial it played in the war. Without Radar, the Heinkel and other enemy aircraft would never have been spotted and the outcome of the war would have been quite different. Our thanks to Ian for a well-researched, informative and fascinating talk. Afterwards, wine and refreshments were served. This was a time when members are able to chat and socialise in a relaxed atmosphere.

Just to remind you: there is a change to the September date and event – it is now September 19th. We are delighted to have arranged a tour and visit with refreshments to Christs Hospital at the cost of £25 per person. Early booking and payment is essential and to secure a place please email Jean. Payment in cash or a cheque for £25.00 per person made out to Shipley History Society to our Treasurer, Ray Wright, at Chanctonbury View, Countryman Lane, Shipley RH13 8PZ. For those who require a lift, this can be arranged.

New Event: There is a special addition to our programme in November. Although this event has not been organised by the SHS, it is of special historical importance and Shipley is most fortunate to be welcoming Alan Regin who is Steward of the Roles of Honour. Please see below for details. All will be welcome.

Thursday 19th September at 12.45pm: Christs Hospital tour

Guided tour of Christs Hospital with afternoon tea. Cost £25 per person. It is essential to sign up for this as numbers are limited.

The schedule is as follows:

12.45 pm Arrive at Hertford Centre for registration 1.00 pm Walk through to the Quad

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1,15 pm Watch Band Parade where all pupils march into lunch. (If wet, alternative arrangements will be made). 1.30 pm Guided Tour, conducted by pupils, of buildings, grounds and paintings 3.00 pm Full Afternoon Tea in Dining Hall 3.45 pm Walk to Museum for a talk and tour, to learn more about the fascinating history of Christ's Hospital 4.30-45 pm Depart Museum and escort back to cars

Saturday 23rd November, starting with a Peal at 2pm

On Saturday 23rd November there will be a presentation in Shipley church by Alan Regin, Steward of the Roles of Honour. These illuminated books commemorate the 1400 ringers lost in World War 1 as well as those lost in the Second World War. The programme for the afternoon will be as follows:  Peal at 2pm, finishing roughly 4.30.  People gather from 4.15 to listen to the end of the peal over a cup of tea/coffee & cakes/ biscuits.  Following the peal Alan will talk about the rolls of honour and the Ypres bells project. He will be bringing the rolls to the presentation. We will also talk about a historical book we hold in the tower.

Thursday 28th November at 7.30 pm

AGM and Christmas entertainment, details to be confirmed

Unless otherwise stated, all the Shipley History Society meetings are held at Andrew Hall, Shipley, RH13 8PH All events are free to members (membership is £10 per year) or £3 for guests.

You can contact the Society at [email protected] or ring Jean Wright on 01403 741986. You can find Shipley History Society on the Shipley Parish Council website www.shipleyparishcouncil.org.uk and follow the Sports and Recreation link.

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West Chiltington Probus

Nick Vincent reports

The last month has been an active one with eleven of us making the journey to the Sussex County Croquet Club for the first Inter Probus Croquet Day. The day was well attended with four Probus clubs putting forward 57 players many of whom had never picked up a mallet before. The sun shone, delightful company and excellent refreshments. We were delighted West Chiltington members secured two of the top four competition places, a memorable achievement particularly for Mike and Jill Vincent, pictured, who won the trophy. If you are semiretired or retired and wish meet to like-minded people, why not come and enjoy yourself at our monthly lunch meeting. We are more than just a lunch club, we are a hub for lunches, events, visits and making new friends or renewing old acquaintances. We enjoy high quality speakers at our monthly members lunch meetings, partners are welcome to all other activities, visits and the monthly coffee morning. We are fortunate to have members from a wide variety of backgrounds and this month Terry King gave a fascinating, comprehensive, humorous and personal insight into the purpose and workings of the Livery Companies. Terry became a Freeman of the City of London in 1983 and Clothed in Livery two years later in 1985. By the end of the talk we all had a far greater understanding of the purpose and links between the City of London Corporation, City Wards, Livery Halls, Churches, Military, The Central Criminal Court and The City of London Police. Summer activities include lunch at the Chichester Yacht club, an exclusive visit to Durrance Manor, a trip to Highgrove House in Gloucestershire and a BBQ at the Roundabout Hotel – the first event last year was a great success, despite a little rain! - the chairman has promised improvements in this area.

Our lunch meeting is on the first Wednesday in the month. Membership is open to retired PROfessional and BUSiness men. Over the last two years we have enjoyed the company of 8 new members but currently have a vacancy. if you would like to know more please contact our Secretary Rodger Hunt at:- [email protected]

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Our neighbours invite us to their show on Saturday 13th July at 1:30pm

Why not come and help us celebrate 100 years? There really is something for everyone!

In tribute to the 1919 Peace Celebrations, the community have produced a wonderful ‘Intergenerational’ banner. Rev’d David Coleman will lead this in the parade to start the show at 1.30pm. Join in the fun and come along in 1900’s costume or fancy dress! We have a great blend of Competitions, Entertainment, Stalls, Children’s races, Dog show, Tug of War, Sports, Car display, Tombola, Grand raffle (first prize £200), Bric-a-brac and a trip down Memory Lane. The traditional marquee is home to the competition entries. Still time to enter so if you sow and grow, make and bake or have an artistic flair - enter one of 80 classes, you do not have to be an expert, have some fun and you may win a trophy or bottle of wine.

There is so much to see and entertain you, Ladies that Boogie, Tom Foolery, Flipitas, Owls about Town, The West Chiltington Silver Band, Arbour the Tree (part of the Horsham Year of Culture). We have 40 stalls providing a wide range of local food & crafts, local information and children’s entertainment. Our Dog show is always a firm favourite, open to all breeds and ages, come prepared to enter one of eight classes and enjoy this great relaxed competition. If sport is your thing test your skills, have a go at Croquet, Cricket or Tennis, Skittles or the Coconut Shy.

What better way to spend an afternoon than wandering round a fabulous collection of British, European and American car marques or watching the defending champions in the Tug of War? Admire the paintings & photographs in the Village Hall, enjoy a cup of tea and cake provided by the W.I. Have an ice cream or visit the licensed bar and BBQ.

The show takes place on Saturday 13th July (1.30 – 5.00pm) at the West Chiltington recreation ground - there is no charge for entry but if arriving by car please respect our neighbours and pay the £2 car parking fee which helps support local causes.

Visit www.westchiltshow.org or email [email protected]

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Countryman

The Shipley fete was a fantastic success raising £5,675 (and still counting) for Shipley church. The volunteers, who were doing all of the behind the scenes work before, during and afterwards, made it one of the best ever Shipley fetes. There were too many volunteers to mention them all but my main contact as a stallholder was Sarah Nuttall and she was really helpful and very professional. If you are tempted to have a stall in the next fete start planning it now and let Sarah know. Sarah asked me to double-up as the official event photographer as well as running my stall. Thanks to my helpers, Keith and Jane who manned the stall whilst I took photos.

The visitor numbers seemed to be up on previous years. It is always difficult to calculate the numbers but I had a brilliant position by the refreshment counter in the Andrew Hall. I have never seen so many people, a constant flow of hungry and thirsty customers all day.

I had a stall showcasing Countryman Photography, where I was selling a series of local greeting cards, that are now on sale in the Countryman Inn, thanks to Alan and his team for making that happen. I also exhibited some enlargements of local photographs, thank you to everyone who bought cards or ordered prints on the day! A Knight’s Templar visited the fete which was a massive hit with adults and children.

Leo Kayembe and his wife with the A young girl having fun on the tractor on Jake and Shipley Knight at the 2019 Fete Louise Butler's stall showing the Hawthorn Flock and their other products

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There is a beautiful sub-story to our Knight. Thanks to The Reverend Pat Sinton for this info shared during our super Safari supper experience. The Knight was queuing at the ice-cream sellers stall and a little 5-year girl looked up in awe at the Knight (Steve), he said to her, “I have waited 800 years for this ice cream.” I would have loved to have seen her face. A magical moment!

The 75th anniversary of D-Day was remembered at Coolham airfield as two new plaques were unveiled. One plaque was placed on the periphery of the airfield and one outside the Selsey Arms in Coolham.

I met two young gentlemen from Poland, who now live in the UK, one called Jakub and other called Lukasz. It was great to talk to them as there are a lot of Polish airmen who From left to right Jakub, Hilda Clark and Lukasz at the 75th are remembered on the D-Day memorial Coolham memorial and the new plaques. It was quite poignant moment when I realised that these two young men were related to one of the airmen who died in 1944, Adam Sworniowski. Adam was their grandfather and they were here at Coolham to remember their long-lost grandfather. Now a little later, I met a lovely lady, Hilda Clark, a local resident who was there to remember those who lost their lives in the war and those who worked at the Coolham airfield. Hilda’s husband, Ron Clark, worked on the ground crew at Coolham airfield as part of 222 Squadron so would have met Adam during the conflict leading up to D-day 75 years ago. I asked Hilda if she would like to meet the two young Polish men and she said she would be delighted to meet them. They spent some private time, sharing precious memories. There were tears, laughing and a mutual respect for those that had served the war effort so well in the 1940’s.

After they shared their private time together, I asked if could take their photograph and they all agreed. Some of my photographs made the front page of the South Downs version of the West Sussex County Times with a comprehensive two page spread inside with more of my photos and words from Councillor Gordon Lindsay but for me it was more important that there was a connection across the generations that sums up exactly what remembrance is all about.

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There was another very heart-warming story for me on the Memorial Day. Paul Hamlin who lovingly wrote the 50th anniversary commemorative event souvenir brochure that dates back to 11th to 12th June 1994 was sharing his experiences, brochure and beautiful prints with many people. Paul got a lot of interest from a young man, Joshua Bernardi. When Joshua’s mother Lucy asked, “How much do you want for all of these things.” Paul simply replied, “Nothing, just enjoy the memory of the day.” It was another one of those “magical moments”. Mr Paul Hamlin, Lucy and Joshua Bernadi

I always write my articles about what I observe and sometimes to be successful I have just got to get out there and walk, listen and look. The parish always provides something interesting or beautiful things to see and this last month was no exception.

I walk a lot over the Knepp estate which has the most amazing rewilding project underway. Since I started writing my Countryman articles over ten years ago now, I have seen such major changes in habitat and diversity.

One trick about seeing the animals and birds is patience and stealth. I spotted some deer feeding just off green lane and I stopped and silently waited. I turned away so not to be a threat. After a few minutes the deer A hungry deer on Knepp estate relaxed and you guessed it, continued eating.

The first photo, above, was interesting but the second, on the next page, was brilliant as a deer went up on two legs to feed from the higher branches. My camouflage gear and patience paid off but how wonderful to watch this behaviour so close up and to take images to share in the parish news.

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My patience paid off as the hungry deer on Knepp estate continued to feed on two legs

Some exciting news about the rewilding project at Knepp was that it was mentioned in the BBC Springwatch programme in June. It highlighted a re- introduction programme for Storks going on here in our parish and I am delighted that Charlie Burrell has invited me to meet him to discuss the project to get a better understanding of the background.

Charlie also put me in touch with Lucy Groves, Lucy is the Project Officer and commented, “It’s a real privilege to watch and follow the behaviours of these charismatic birds, particularly the nesting. I am excited to work with the local community as I believe these beautiful birds will really capture the public’s imagination and hopefully become a positive symbol that there is hope for the natural world.” Meeting Lucy and seeing project up close will give me an opportunity to learn more, take some photos and share them with you in the parish news.

Watch this space!

Enjoy July and the promised sunshine, Wimbledon and strawberries.

Your Countryman

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Health and Leisure Walks July and August 2019

All are welcome to guided, free, sociable Horsham District Council walks led by trained volunteers. There is no need to book, just turn-up at the start point. A walk leader will be at the start of the walk whatever the weather! Beginners are recommended to contact the Walk Leader to discuss suitability. All walks can be wet and muddy in places. A booklet containing over 250 walks is available from the Walks Co-ordinator (telephone 07720 714306) or online at www.horshamhealthwalks.co.uk

Some forthcoming walks in the Shipley Parish and neighbouring areas:

Every Thursday at 11:00am: Billingshurst 2.3 miles 60 mins / Walk 1013. Meet at Billingshurst Library, Mill Lane, RH14 9JZ. Walk around Billingshurst ‘s footpaths or Jubilee Fields. Stay for coffee afterwards. Can be muddy, wear suitable footwear. Dogs on leads allowed. Parking 75p per hour - annual parking permits are available Chris 01403 782745

Monday 1 July at 10:30am: Littleworth and around 5 miles 2.5 hrs / Walk 2273. Meet at the Windmill Littleworth Lane Partridge Green RH13 8EJ. Please DO NOT park in the pub car park. Parking available along the lane. Delightful flat walk along Sussex footpaths and with close views of the monastery. Some shade. No dogs Jill 07780 701184

Fridays 5 and 19 July, 2, 16 and 30 August at 11:00am: Southwater 2.6 miles 75 mins / Walk 1009. Meet in the Visitor Centre car park of the Country Park, (off Cripplegate Lane, RH13 9UN). Along bridleways and country lanes and return via the Downs Link. No stiles but can be muddy. Not suitable for wheelchairs or prams. The café and toilets at the Park will be open. Sorry no dogs. £1.50 parking charge applies at the Country Park. Alex 01403 273751

Saturday 6 July at 10:00am: Annual Riverside Walk 13 miles 4 - 5 hrs / Walk 2200. Meet at the Rugby Club, Hammerpond Road. (RH13 6PJ) Walkers with less time or energy can walk part of the route and then use a free pick-up bus to take them back to the start. For more information about this event please visit the following site: www.horsham.community

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Monday 8 July at 10:00am: West Grinstead Church & Downs Link 5.5 miles 2.5 hrs / Walk 2098. Meet at West Sussex County Council car park next to the Downs Link at West Grinstead, immediately east of Orchard Restaurant (RH13 8LU, TQ183226). The car park is hard to find as the sign is tucked away especially if you are coming from the west. The car park entrance is opposite Park Lane. This walk involves walking along the Downs Link and fields to view a church and a walk along the River Adur. Well behaved dogs welcome. Irene 01403 783637 / 07790 420752

Fridays 12 and 26 July, 9 and 23 Augustat 11:00 am: Barns Green 2 miles 60 mins / Walk 1010. Meet in new car park above the Village Hall, enter by way of the car park outside the Village Hall which is marked by yellow road markings RH13 0PT. Firm going underfoot on the outskirts of Barns Green. One gentle incline, some views but can be muddy. Well behaved dogs welcome. Chatter 07720 714306

Wednesday 17 July at 10:00am: Partridge Green Circular – Eastern Route 6 miles 2 hrs 45 mins / Walk 2130. Meet in the car park at the Partridge Green Village Hall, RH13 8HX (TQ190191) for a circular walk to the east of the village of Partridge Green. The walk will include stiles but is fairly flat however it can be muddy during the winter. The walk will take us past a 16th century moated house Ewhurst Manor and Shermanbury Church. No dogs please. Mike 07855 502023

Saturday 20 July at 10:00am: Itchingfield 5.5 miles 2 hrs 15 mins / Walk 3156. Meet at Itchingfield School RH13 ONT (TQ132289). We walk along Muntham Lane towards Sumners Pond through open farmland and lakes where we might see Alpacas. We continue through the atmospheric Bishops Wood to our return route via Locketts Farm. Dogs on leads, as we might encounter livestock. Some sections might be muddy. Liz 01403 263920 or Simon 01403 260599

Thursday 8 August at 10:30am: The Haven 7 miles 3 hrs / Walk 3159. Meet outside the Blue Ship Pub, The Haven, Billingshurst, RH14 9BS (TQ082305). Park on the roadside, not in the pub car park. A curiosity ramble around the Sussex countryside through Tisman’s Common to Gibbons Mill and back to The Haven. No dogs. Jan 01403 783889 and David 01483 279713

Tuesday 13 August at 10:00am: Warnham 2+ miles 60 - 90 mins / Walk 1006. Meet at Village Hall car park in Hollands Way, RH12 3RH (TQ156335). Some gentle slopes and may be muddy. No dogs. Emmy 01403 255517

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Saturday 17 August at 10:30am: Barns Green 4.5 miles 2 hrs / Walk 2254 Meet in the new car park above village hall, enter by way of the car park outside the village hall, which is marked by yellow road markings, RH13 0PT. Lovely walk via Alder Copse, Pratts Farm, Brooks Green with some gates and stiles. Maybe muddy in places. No dogs as livestock. Douglas 01403 268807 or Pauline 07779 671568

Saturday 24 August at 10.00am: Newbridge Nurseries 5 miles 2 hrs 15 mins / Walk 3153. Meet at the far end of Newbridge Nurseries carpark Broadbridge Heath. We walk to Lower Broadbridge Heath Farm and then on through fields to Rapkyns, follow Cooks Lane to the A281 and cross over to the boundary of Farlington School. Then we walk to Byfleets Lane and continue on to the outskirts of Broadbridge Heath village. We return to our starting point via the village and new paths. Dogs must be kept on a lead. Join us in the Newbridge Nurseries cafe/restaurant for refreshments. Liz 01403 263920 or Simon 01403 260599

Sports and Activity clubs

Walking football club Every Tuesday morning, 10am to 11am at the Football Ground in Shipley. Everyone welcome! For more information, please contact Philip Gibbs at [email protected] or on 07786 070939

Shipley Petanque Every Tuesday morning, 10:30am to 1pm at the Football Ground in Shipley. Beginners most welcome and all equipment is provided. For more information, please contact Melanie Roberts on 01403 782134

Shipley Bowmen Sundays and Wednesdays. Beginners’ tuition starts on the first of Sunday every month. Visit https://shipleybowmen.co.uk or contact Philip Baxter on 01403 741093

Badminton Every Tuesday night 8:15pm to 10:15pm at Dial Post Village Hall. All welcome. Any skill levels - we play doubles and rotate partners throughout the night. For more information call Peter Buckley on 07788 133965

If you would like to include your sports or activity club, please email us at [email protected] with a short description and contact details, or call Greg or Rachel on 01403 741469

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Gina cooks… ...Fish cakes

If you have left-over mashed potato then this is the recipe for you!

If not, it is definitely worth making the mash for this recipe.

These quantities make 8 fish cakes.

Ingredients

1 generous tablespoon of finely chopped gherkins 1 generous tablespoon roughly chopped capers 8oz / 200g potatoes mashed with butter and cream or milk 1 egg, hard boiled and finely chopped 6oz / 150g cooked flaked fish – salmon, haddock or cod – or a mix if you like Salt and pepper

Method

Simply put all the ingredients together mixing well and then form into 8 balls, flattened slightly. Heat some oil in a pan and fry gently until golden on both sides. Serve with a salad or if you want some comfort food, with chips and peas!

Gina Larcombe

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The Southern Cathedrals Festival

Chichester Cathedral Friends are proud to be the sponsors of The Southern Cathedrals Festival being held in Chichester from 18th to 20th July 2019. We are delighted to invite you to the Southern Cathedrals Festival, and to an exciting programme of events, performances and services held in Chichester Cathedral and other iconic venues around the city centre. The Festival is a rich celebration of the friendship between the three Cathedrals of Chichester, Salisbury and Winchester. The 400th anniversary of Heinrich Schutz’s Psalmen Davids falls this year and pieces from this exquisite collection feature in two of the concerts. Three choral concerts take their place in the programme alongside four services (one recorded for broadcast by the BBC) and there is evening entertaining being staged in a marquee in the Deanery garden on the Friday and Saturday evenings. The Festival culminates Above: an original painting, by Howard Castle-Smith, in a performance of one of The Friends Secretary, depicting the view of the Cathedral the greatest achievements from the Deanery Garden of Western music, JS Bach’s St. John Passion, in which the three choirs are joined by an exciting line-up of soloists and the acclaimed period-instrument orchestra ‘Florilegium’. We look forward to seeing you there!

Full details and tickets are available on Chichester Cathedral’s website https://www.chichestercathedral.org.uk/services-events/southern-cathedrals-festival-2019 or from the Cathedral shop in the Cloisters.

Howard Castle-Smith, Secretary, Chichester Cathedral Friends

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