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The Church of St PeterParish of Chailey
WEEKDAYSMonday 8pm Bell Ringing PracticeFriday 6.45pm Choir PracticeNew ringers and choir members always welcome.Transport to services can be arranged: please contactthe churchwardens. The Church is open during daylight hours.
PRIEST IN CHARGE: The Reverend. John Maskell 01825 722286The Rectory, Chailey Green, Lewes, East Sussex BN8 4DA
PARISH OFFICE :Joanna Sanders [email protected]
CHURCHWARDENS: Mr Chris Jones 01444 831244Mrs Sarah Tillard 01273 890350
PCC SECRETARY: Mr Chris James 01825 722411
MAGAZINE ADVERTISINGMrs Julie Orssten 01825 723091mobile 07740 868630e mail [email protected]
FLYER INSERTS Mr Chris Jones 01444 831244
CHAILEY FREE CHURCH, SOUTH CHAILEYPlease see details of services and weekday activites later in magazineContacts: Mr Charlie Hill 01444 471600
Mr Roger Nutley 01273 890114
ROMAN CATHOLIC MASSHerons Ghyll: Wednesday 9.30amSunday 11.30am Holy Days 12 noonHaywards Heath: Sunday 8.30am 10.30am 5pmUckfield: Saturday 5.30pm Sunday 9.30amLewes: Sunday 9am 10.30am
For further information about Roman Catholic services and activities, pleasecontact Mrs Mary Butterfield, 01825 724003
(cover illustration by Sarah Reynolds, [email protected]. Ideas and requests forfuture covers can be submitted by readers to this e mail address)
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December Services 2010
Sunday 5th December Second Sunday of Advent
8am Holy Communion (BCP)10am All Age Family Service
Followed by a Christmas Pete’sPantry
Sunday 12th December Third Sunday of Advent8am Holy Communion (BCP)10am Parish Communion with Children’s ChurchTaken by Wallace, Bishop of Lewes4pm Christingle Service
Sunday 19th December Fourth Sunday of Advent8am Holy Communion (BCP)10am Parish Communion6pm Service of 9 lessons and Carols
Friday 24th December Christmas Eve3.30pm Crib Service11.30pm Midnight Communion
Saturday 25th December Christmas Day8am Holy Communion (BCP)10am Families Service
Sunday 26th December First Sunday of Christmas10am Parish Communion
Sunday 2nd Jan 2011 Second Sunday of Christmas8am Holy Communion (BCP)10am All Age Family Service
BCP is the Book of Common Prayer (1662)all other Eucharistic Services are from Common Worship: Order One
We hope to welcome everyone warmlyand families and children are welcome at all our services
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Dear friends in Chailey,Poor, poor Ned, I hope he never finds the telephonenumber of “Rectory Rocking Horse Rescue,” becauseif he did, they would be there in a flash demandinganswers as to why Ned has become confused andmuddled, whilst in our care. He is very unsure as towho he really is. The reason why is this. Four moregrandchildren visited this week-end, plus Neds maincarer and each one of them gave him yet anothername.
We had the three year old identical twin brothers riding him backwards, forwards,upside down “look Grandpa no hands, no feet,” no teeth and “ watch round the worldGrandpa” I am assured that this is an equestrian term! The eldest sibling nearlycried because Ned was not allowed to go home with her. They traversed afar. Onechild went to Devon on Neds back, the twins were last seen heading off to Cyprus,their favourite posting and the eldest sibling was still pleading to be allowed to showNed the RAF. The cousin with the sad eyes slowly shook her head at me as thepleading intensified. It couldn’t ever happen. At this point my wife swears she sawNed wink.
Then there was poor Tippy. The rescued dog on wheels from the tip. I almost heardhim yelp as he was sprayed all over with hairspray and brushed until his worn outcoat nearly shone, it never will. Then peace, someone suggested (it was Grandma)“Why don’t you all go out into the garden and build a den?” Off they went withcardboard boxes, blankets, torches, a famous Pete’s Pantry cake and lashings oflemonade. Later we all had to view the den, I managed to excuse myself from havinga sleepover by answering “lets wait until the weather gets warmer,” unfortunately theywon’t forget, even if I do. Then they were all gone. The teddy bears were picnickedout. The table tennis tournament quickly over, because a twin stood on the fragileball, which twin? Haven’t a clue, but it was a boy. Grandma and Grandpa then playedtiddlywinks with the grandchild with the sad eyes, she won. It was very quiet. Nedwas still looking for the telephone.
Moving on, my wifes floors have become quite a joke in Church. I think some peoplehave mis-interpreted her “floors” for “flaws.” Anyway she has been and still is, veryexcited that she has had all the upstairs floors, in the Rectory stripped, sanded andpolished. They look very beautiful and she has been known to drag strangers off ofthe streets to inspect them. Keep your head down if you are passing, but if you arecalling in be prepared for the Grand Tour. The floors have more significance than justbeing pleasing to the eye. We felt that new floors were the beginning of our new lifein Chailey. We would start a new ministry, built on solid foundations, the new floors. It says in the Bible: ”Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and putsthem into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain camedown, the streams rose, and the wind blew and beat against his house; yet it did notfall, because it had its foundations on the rock. But everyone who hears these wordsof mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his houseon sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beatagainst that house and it fell with a great crash.” Matthew 7:24-27.
This is how it is with God, when we start a new life with Him and trust Him to guide
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us daily, it is a new beginning. All our past hurts and deeds can be left with Him andthis gives us a huge feeling of freedom. If we open our hearts to Him he will enterinto our lives and give us peace and an assurance that He will never leave us. Hepromises to guide us through all of the troubles that will come our way, if we put ourtrust in Him, the rock.
If I can help, then I would love to talk to you. Please call me and if not how aboutcoming to one of our Christmas services? Come and find out what the real meaningof Christmas is, you will be assured of a warm welcome. I pray that Christmas will bea time of joy and happiness for you and your family.
Every blessingJohn and Ned at the Rectory
News from Chailey FreeChurch
News from Chailey Free ChurchSunday Services :-
10.30 am 6.15 pm05th Brian Lanstone Christingle at 4.00pm
12th Basil Bigg Fiona Fuhrman includescommunion
19th Carol Services with live animals and Derek Heyman 25th Informal Christmas morning service with John Eastwood 26th Family service No service
All welcome to stay for tea and coffee after services
Tuesdays 10.00 Hoppers 6.30 Boy Discovers
Wednesdays 9.30 Prayer meeting. 10.00 coffee Stop
Thursdays 7.30 Bible study and prayer.
Our Sunday groups, for boys and girls from 5-16 yrs meets at 10.30 to 11.45 am.These morning sessions include a mix of drama, games, songs, puzzles, arts andcrafts as we try to make God’s word relevant to our daily lives. All welcome! Janice on01273 890114.
125 year anniversary events:- Dates for your diaries:- 5th December at 4pmChristingle service: 19th December Carol Services with live animals.
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Chailey WI
Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 7th December when DrSheila Innes makes a welcome return visit; her talk is entitled‘Confessions of a Born Mimic’. We know from hearing herbefore that this will be an enjoyable and amusing evening.
In November we were finally able to meet Kathy Fordham, whofarms at Bradfords Farm at Little Horsted, after her attempt to come in January wasthwarted by the snow. She outlined the changes which had taken place since herarrival on the family farm in the 1990’s and told how the catastrophes of first theflooding in 2000 and then the Foot & Mouth the following year, had made themdiversify into the successful operation they have today. The meeting was wellattended and we were pleased to welcome two new members.
We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 7.45 pm and we are always pleasedto see prospective members and guests.
Margaret Smith (01825 723519)
The Coffee Stopat Chailey Free Church
FREEFreshly brewed coffee, tea,etc
We will be open every Wednesday from10.00 -12.00
Just drop in for a drink , meet your friends or even make some new ones !Everyone welcome
Newick Horticultural SocietyIt is with great regret that the hotly anticipated ‘FlowerDemonstration and Workshop’ due to take place onWednesday, 8th December has had to be cancelled. AnnMontier has had to withdraw due to family healthproblems. We hope to run a similar workshop/demonext year. Sorry to disappoint everybody!
Linda Faulke
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Chairman: Councillor Peter Olbrich (Tel. 01825 723438)Clerk: Mrs Vera Grainger (Tel 01825 740409)For Reading Room bookings contact the Clerk.
Village Information PointThe Village Information Point sessions are held at the Free Church,South Chailey on alternate Wednesday mornings and alternate Fridaymornings at Horns Lodge, South Chailey. Sessions will be reduced
during December and January - please check the Parish Notice Board for details orcontact the Clerk for information.Police Community Support Officer, Steven Knowles has attended some of the VillageInformation Point sessions and the Parish Council meeting held on 16th November.This provides the Parish Council with an opportunity to bring local Crime andDisorder issues to the attention of the Police. During the festive season residents arereminded not to leave gifts and other valuable items on display in cars and in thehome where they are an easy target for criminals- remember “on display-easy prey”.
Community GrantsThe Parish Council has received letters of thanks from a number of local clubs andorganisations who have received a community grant. These include the ChaileyBonfire Society who work so hard throughout the year and not just on November 5th.Councillors were also very pleased to receive some delightful individual cards ofthanks from Chailey Brownies.
Budget and Precept for 2011-2012The Council is currently in the process of forecasting net expenditure and hence thePrecept (local council tax charge) for the forthcoming financial year 2011/2012. Incommon with other tiers of local government (East Sussex County Council andLewes District Council), the Parish Council will aim to retain the Council Tax preceptat present levels, reducing expenditure where possible.
Highways and BywaysTemporary Road Closure – A275 Sheffield Green, Sheffield Park24th November to 15th December 2010East Sussex Highways is carrying out resurfacing works on A275 at the junction ofU7495 Sliders Lane to the junction C206 at Ketches Lane. Closure of Tanyard Lane,from the junction of A275 to junction at Furners Green Lane will also be required. Adiversion will be in place via A22 Wych Cross to Maresfield to A275 (and vice versa).Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981- Section 53 - Public Footpath (Chailey 64). TheParish Council has been requested to display the notice of a Planning Inspectoratepublic meeting, to be held on Wednesday 1st December at 10.00 am at JubileeChristian Centre, Barcombe. This meeting is regarding the Definitive Map Modifica-tion Order (footpath from A275 along Brickyard Lane to Green Lane). Anyone wishingto view relating documents may do so by appointment at ESCC offices in Lewes tel.0345 60 80 190.The Liaison Meeting with ESCC Highways will be held on 16th December in Chailey.Proposals for the creation of a foot way at Warrs Hill and a pedestrian crossing inSouth Chailey will be considered.
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Community First RespondersNot all of you will be aware that North Chailey is included in anetwork of villages in the area that have volunteer FirstResponders within the community.The purpose of Community First Responders is to have anetwork of local people that have been trained by South EastCoast Ambulance Service to provide initial care, primarily in
serious and/or life threatening emergencies. For example, in the case of cardiacarrest, patient survival chances decrease by 10% for every minute that defibrillation indelayed. So, in the event of the attending ambulance being off station or otherwiseheld up then a Community Responder, equipped with a defribillator, can make acrucial difference.Community First Responders carry a comprehensive first aid kit which costs inexcess of £2,000 and with very limited finance available from the Ambulance Service,this cost is met by fundraising and charitable donations. The North ChaileyCommunity First Responder is Kim Traynor who will cover an area expanding up to 5miles of her home address, thus enabling cover in surrounding villages. If you feelthat you can contribute to the First Responder scheme, whether by training as a FirstResponder, fundaising or by making a donation please contact Kim Traynor on07900 800683 or [email protected] Traynor
Santa’s Sleigh Available for Community Use We are local farmers who have a Sleigh, with lights available for use by the localcommunity. For six years, we took the sleigh around Newick village, collecting moneyfor local charities, until the Uckfield Lions offered to take over the route, at a timewhere as a couple we were very busy, and it was a very welcome offer. TheLions now visit Newick each year, with Father Christmas, so the sleigh is a bitredundant. You may have seen it being used at Chailey Bonfire Night. It has spacefor a generator, and comes with lights, as previously mentioned. It seems a shameto see it sitting in storage, when Father Christmas could use it for transport tosomewhere or another. If your local organisation has any use forit, or if you fancy taking it to a differentlocal village to collect money, pleasecontact us on 01825 723253
Rich and Jo Barton
Diary reminder: A Planning & Environs Meeting will be held on 7th December and FullCouncil Meeting on 14th December, both meetings in the Reading Room, ChaileyGreen commencing at 7.30 p.m. Members of the public are welcome to attend.Chailey Parish Council
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LEWES DISTRICT STRATEGIC HOUSING LAND AVAILABILITY ASSESSMENT
The bureaucratic shorthand is – SHLAA. What on earth does it mean, you might ask?Every District is required to come up with a ‘so-called’, scientific, technical study which:(i) identifies and assesses sites with the potential for housing; (ii) assesses when theyare likely or could be developed. It is a system that is evidence based for the LocalDevelopment Framework. This huge document is (in my opinion) not user friendly forany of us to read. It is important to note that Lewes District Planning Officers wereresponsible for short-listing the sites and areas that have been surveyed by planningconsultants Nathaniel Lichfield and Partners. How does this affect us in Chailey? It isclear, in my opinion - that Lewes District Council promote building on Greenfield sites,rather than more sustainable brownfield sites that could easily be made available in thetown of Lewes. This Council should and must maximize the use of sustainable brownfieldsites, especially in the town of Lewes where there are so many amenities.
This document should not be taken lightly. It will determine the character of our ruralcommunities for the next twenty years. I am sure that our own Parish Council, togetherwith Wivelsfield and Newick will be discussing the subject at length.
THE CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS AND FRIENDS
On a far more optimistic, amusing and happier note, this Christmas will be a ‘Greek’Christmas/birthday for me. A Christmas tale. Once upon a time, a long time ago in1977/8 two women in their late twenties met in a sauna in Putney, London. One: Diana,mother Irish and father Polish, and Sharon, pretty much a mixture too. They remainedfriends. Diana married Theo, an Athenian, and Sharon…..well, here she is in Chailey.My Greek friends have never ever experienced a traditional English Christmas or NewYear. We shall have a lot of fun. I truly hope in these difficult times that you, your familyand friends do too.
Cllr. Sharon Davy (Chailey and Wivelsfield)e-mail [email protected]: 01444 831 336
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It has been such a busy mid October week, starting with apond re-dedication ceremony on Red House Common toinclude the late Foye Ridley. Two of her children were thereas well as grand children and members and friends. Thesun shone and the Reverend John Maskell from St Peter’sChurch spoke a few words and readings. Her son anddaughter unveiled the new plaque and afterwards every-one went to the May Cottage Tea Room for an informal gathering..
Next it was the Children’s Bird Box Workshop in the Village Hall when elevenchildren and their minders made up twenty bird boxes. Thanks to Lionel for hishelp.
This was followed the next day by Rosalie’s Fungus Foray and there was muchforaging and searching on Romany Ridge Common in the autumn sunshine.Thanks to Rosalie.
For our October meeting, the speaker was Arthur Hoare who gave an illustrated talkon ‘British Wildlife’.
No meetings in December, so our next one will be our Survey Results from RomanyRidge during 2010 on Thursday January 20th 2011 at 7.30 in Chailey Village Hall,with slides, photos and charts of the findings during the year
May I wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and a happy and peaceful New Year.
For more information, do have a look at our website, where there are details of theSociety’s events and pictures from the various seasons and activities.
William Coleman 01444 831923 www.chaileycommons.org.uk
Chailey Commons Society
Chailey School Christmas FayreSaturday 11th Dec 10:30 – 1pm FREE ADMISSION
Our fabulous raffle this year includes prizes such as Tea forTwo at the Newick Park Hotel, £100 Cash from ArchersSpecialist treatments, Meals out vouchers from local Pubs,Days out vouchers, Hair and beauty Gifts and much more.Only 25p/Ticket!
There will be stalls for everyone, young and old: Why not tryyour luck at the Tombola, or Tin Can Alley? You can browsethe Garden, Jewellery and Gift stalls, or simply grab a bookfrom our second hand book stall and sit in the Chailey Café
with a Bacon Butty and Mince Pie!Come along and see for yourself you will be most welcome!
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NADFASNewick Decorative and Fine Arts Society
Plumpton Village Hall. 2.15, Tuesday December 14th
The lecture this month is on the famous mistress of LordNelson, Emma Hamilton. ‘Emma Hamilton: Scandal Celebrityand Portraiture in the 18th Century.’ Emma would certainlymatch up with any of today’s celebrities. She embarked on hercareer at the age of fifteen by dancing naked on the banquetingtable at Uppark, the Sussex home of Sir Harry
Featherstonhaugh. She soon was persuaded to go to London where she quicklybecame a favourite of society. She was painted by many famous painters of the daybut in particular George Romney who depicted her in a series of ‘attitudes’ whichwere a sensation at the time. After her marriage ….. but I will not tell you any more asthat would spoil the lecture! So why not come and find out the rest of the story, starttime is 2.15, and as it is Christmas we will be serving mince pies and mulled wineafterwards. The cost for non members is £5. For details of membership pleasecontact: Marjorie Blunden: 01825 723250, or Carole Burgon: 01273 890301.
Annette Shelford
The children have been very busy makingdecorations for our Halloween Party back inOctober, which we used to make a spookyentrance to the party, as our guests arrived. The
evening was a great success and we would like to thank everyone who was involvedand supported us.Just before half term the children and staff began to build a float for Chailey Bonfire. They chose to make Thomas the Tank and their enthusiasm was so great that theyalso made Annie, Clarabel and Bertie Bus. They proudly rode in their carriages all the way to the village hall where the eveningculminated in hot chocolate and fireworks for all. We will now be up to our elbows in glitter making Christmas decorations and buildingon the children’s excitement for the holidays ahead. Vacancies are available for children aged 2-4yrs - if you would like to come and visitus please call us on 07852 986024.Kate Blackaller
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A Welcome To John & GayeWe had a interregnum some time ago. It seemed to last forever, then everything went
slow,Another interregnum, and in a little while, we learned that a vicar was to come on trial.
If he liked us, and we liked him, he then would come to stay,And in the meantime all we could do was pray.
And then in April of this year, we learned our church’s fate,He was staying with us, which we all thought was great.
John had a sense of humour, this was obvious,And soon he had settled in without making a fuss
He’s been a Sgt. Major and soon we could see this,He made good friend of all of us,and of Sarah and Chris.
if we did not respond, when he was teaching us,He would look at us pathetically, and say one word “Discuss”!
His wife Gaye will help him, if ever he gets stuck,She will tell him what he should say. Well! That’s just his good luck.
It’s not every congregation, that has a big surprise,When their vicar strips to football shorts, and shows his muscley thighs.
He did it to make a point; things aren’t always what they seem,He may be a vicar, but he’s in a football team.
They’ve had some teas parties to get to know us all,And all the people wander in, and stretch from wall to wall.
Gaye works so very hard, the night before she bakes,To bring us these lovely scones, and all the gorgeous cakes.
Her pride and joy her floor upstairs,She likes to show us round,And pictures of their family are always to be found.
Gaye started Ladies Prayer Group, each Tuesday morn at ten,This one’s just for the ladies, they do not have the men.
On Thursday Bible Study is at 8p.m and at this all are invited, the ladies and the men.Now we know St. Peter’s is in dire straights, lots of discussion, and lots of debates,
We need to raise some money, if it’s to carry on,So please put on your thinking caps, don’t leave it just to John.
We know we have been lucky, to have them with us here,So let’s raise our glasses to them, and give them a big cheer.
We shouldn’t say we’re lucky. It’s not just to good luck,For when we prayed for guidance, that’s when we passed the buck.
Anonymous
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DON’T MISSthis week’s performance of
“THE 39 STEPS”Adapted by Patrick Barlow from the
novel by John Buchan
WED 1ST - SAT 4TH DECEMBER 2010
NEWICK VILLAGE HALL
Curtain up 8.00 pm - Doors open 7.15 pm
Tickets £8 (concessions Wed, Thurs £6)Box Office: 01825 722985 or 01825 722359
Or direct from Newick Butchers or at the door on performancenights.
Internet bookings: [email protected]
WWW.NEWICKAMATEURDRAMATICSOCIETY.CO.UK
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Newick Twinning AssociationFirst of all, on behalf of the Twinning Association, I would liketo wish all readers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy,Healthy and Prosperous New Year. Our committee arealready busy organising events in 2011 and beyond, so hereis a taste of the goodies to come:
Wine and Wisdom Quiz, Saturday 5th February 2011. NewickVillage Hall, 7:30 pm for 8 pm.
Our annual Quiz will take place on this date, so please make a note of it now for your2011 diary.
As usual, it will consist of 8 rounds organised into the traditional “Trivial Pursuits”categories, plus a few extra items. Teams will be up to 8 people on a table, and weencourage you to get together with friends and family and book a table as soon aspossible. This has been a very popular event over the years, so we will be takingadvance bookings only, at £8 per person. The ticket price includes nibbles and asupper during the interval. A licensed bar will also be available to help you lubricatethe “little grey cells”.
To book tickets and/or reserve a table, please contact me, Andy Wilson, on 01825724223.
Future Events
We will be organising a full programme of events in 2011; some old, some new. Weare also already looking forward to the 20th Anniversary of the Twinning Association,which will take place in 2012. Here is a brief list, and we will publish more details inthe months to come:
Progressive Dinner, Saturday 5th March 2011
Barn Dance, Saturday 2nd April 2011 (to be confirmed)
Official Visit to Itteville, 27th-30th May 2011
Official Visit from Itteville & 20th Anniversary Celebrations, 25th-28th May 2012
Andy Wilson
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We celebrated Bonfire Night on the 6th ofNovember and it has to be said that alldidn’t go quite according to plan! Thesheer number of people who attendedgave us some logistical problems and itwas most unfortunate to encounter some
communication and technical difficulties too. The net result was that we kept ourpublic waiting around on a chilly evening far too long. Please rest assured thatlessons will be learned and next year will be much, much better. Mind you, weren’tthe floats absolutely brilliant! Such a huge amount of work went into each, culminat-ing in the biggest procession Chailey has seen for many years. Congratulations tothe winners, Chailey Youth Group and Toddlers Inn and our thanks and admiration tothe rest of the entrants.
Future Events –Senior Citizens Christmas Lunch 4th DecemberInvites to all of our regulars have gone out, but there is always room for more! Thishas to be one the absolute highlights of our year. We bring all of our guests to theVillage Hall, lay on a full Turkey dinner, entertainment, Christmas Pud and tea, thenlet off some fireworks and deliver them all home again. It is just the most suburb funto be involved with!
Scalextric Race Day Sunday 19th DecemberThe Horns Lodge will be hosting the event again from 2.00pm onwards. Mike andLinda at the Pub have put in a request for Santa to put in an appearance again so itpromises to be great fun for all the family in a cracking atmosphere, why not havesome food while your there?
Grand PortreeveDo you fancy being a pillar of society for a year and raising some money for thecommunity in the process? Applications for candidates for the 2011 corrupt electionare open now. Rules are available on the web site and the winner will be announcedon St Georges Day.
I hope that this Christmas ‘sparkles’ for all of our friends in Chailey, and that the newyear brings you everything that you wish for.
Trevor Smith01273 [email protected]
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I’ve always been impressed by the work done by the staff whointroduce our four year old children to school life and learningand by the first class results they achieve. It must be one of thehardest jobs in school.So, it came as no surprise to me thatafter a recent County inspection our reception provision wasdeemed to be outstanding.If you have a child due to start schoolnext year and you missed our open days then ‘phone the schooland make an appointment to meet Mrs. Morrow, theheadteacher.You will find she is very approachable and cananswer any questions you might have and she will also give you
a tour of the school.On the morning of the last day of term the children were treated to an abridgedversion of Treasure Island presented by a touring theatre group. When I was atschool in about 1946,a boys’ school, we had a production of the play and our Latinmaster made a gramophone record of the school singing Fifteen Men on a DeadMan’s Chest but rather than sounding like fearsome pirates we sounded like theLuton Girls’ Choir.My daughter’s first primary school was in Robert Louis Stevenson Avenue in Bourne-mouth, that seems years ago. Today she is Dr. Helen and her two latest books havebeen published recently, one is A Nation of Gardeners, which is about the Britishpassion for gardening and the other is Digging for Victory and deals with gardeningduring wartime.( Search Amazon UK for books by Twigs Way to find a complete list ofher published work.)After the play the school held a Harvest Thanksgiving assembly. The children sangsongs which were interspersed by individual items by each year group. John Maskelltold the children that in addition to giving thanks they should consider sharing thebounty with others, however, his visual parable involving a Thornton’s chocolate cakeand a small boy wielding four feet long cutlery, though effective, proved to be a littlemessy.At the end of the assembly, Mel Hutchinson from the Chailey and Newick Coltsthanked the children for the support they had given to his group for their work withschool children in The Gambia over three years. He was then presented with another
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Grantham Close, South Chailey, is a group of almshouses, which provide wardenassisted, sheltered housing to people over 60, with little capital and low income. Wehave 35 flats, double and single. At the moment we have a one bedroom flat avail-able. If you know of any person in need of this type of housing, please contact us.Elizabeth Gould 01825 722500Teresa Wenban 01825 722586
Grantham Close- Flat Available
cheque for £240 towards the costs of their next visit later in the month.On All Hallows Eve I put a large sign on my front door advising Trick or Treaters that aperson who lives in my house once tore the arm from a child and ate it. A deterrent?No.A DATE NOT TO MISS. On the 4th of December between 11am and 2pm the Friendsare inviting you to the Christmas Fair. In addition to the usual attractions, Santa’sGrotto, face painting Tombola and so on, there will be some commercial stallsselling books, fruit and nuts, chocolate and other wares. The Friends are are concen-trating their fund raising efforts currently to help equip the new library.
Bill Clarke. Tel. 01273 400131. School. 01825 722939.
The deadline for the January issue of Chailey News is Tuesday 7th December.Please remember, to avoid problems due to the necessity to filter e mails for spamplease:
1. Send items to [email protected]. Include “Chailey News” in Subject section of the e mail.3. If a new subscriber or sending from an e mail address for the first time pleasephone us on 01825 724376 so we are aware and able to look out for it.
Best wishes from all in CHEC
Chailey News - January Issue
