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PARISH DIRECTORY
PARISH PRIEST
Revd. Dr. Mark Betson Lower Beeding Vicarage, Horsham RH13 6NU 01403 891367
READER
Mr G R Peckham 4 Brick Kiln Close, Plummers Plain RH13 6TB 01403 891739
CHURCHWARDENS
Mr R A Wicking Two Oaks, Brighton Road
Monks Gate RH13 6JD 01403 891710
Major M F H Scrase-Dickins Coolhurst Grange
Horsham RH13 6LE 01403 252416
TREASURER Mr James Kelly
Gardener’s Cottage St. Leonard’s Park, Horsham, RH13 6EG
01403 248442 [email protected]
SECRETARY to the PCC
Ms.Elizabeth Ogg Cedar Cottage
Sandygate Lane, Lower Beeding, RH13 6LR 01403 891225
ORGANIST
Dr P J Worthington 23 Millais, Horsham RH13 6BS
01403 260816
CAPTAIN of BELLRINGERS
Mr G Burling 2 Bakehouse Barn Close,
Pondtail Road, Horsham RH12 5JE 01403 253404
For Weddings please contact Secretary of Bellringers
Mrs A Wicking 01403 891710 [email protected]
HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL HEAD TEACHER
Mrs T Bishop Holy Trinity CE Primary School,
Church Close, Lower Beeding RH13 6NS 01403 891263 [email protected]
PARISH MAGAZINE EDITOR
Mrs L M Hendy 219 Comptons Lane, Horsham
RH13 6BZ 01403 256752
[email protected] PARISH MAGAZINE ADVERTISING
Mrs D. Riordan 22 Mill Lane
RH13 6PX 01403 891683 [email protected]
Lower Beeding Parish Worship
Sunday Services in June 2013
+ 7th Fourteenth Sunday 8.30 am Eucharist at St John’s, Coolhurst
in Ordinary Time 10.00 am Parish Eucharist
Readings: Isaiah 66: 10-14; Galatians 6: 14- 18 ; Luke 10 : 1-12, 17-20
+ 14th Fifteenth Sunday 8.30 am Eucharist at St John’s in Ordinary Time 11.00 am Animal Blessing Service (see p.7)
3.30 pm Evensong at St John’s BCP
Deuteronomy 30:10-14; Colossians 1: 15-20; Luke 10: 25 -37
+ 21st Sixteenth Sunday 8.30 am Eucharist at St John’s
in Ordinary Time 10.00 am Family Service
Genesis 18 :1-10; Colossians 1: 24-28; Luke 10: 38 -42
+ 28th Seventeenth Sunday 8.30am Eucharist at St John’s
in Ordinary Time 10.00 am Parish Eucharist
Genesis 18: 20- 32; Colossians: 2-14 ; Luke 11: 1-13
** Readings listed are those ordered for the Eucharist on a particular Sunday.
Weekly Services Please see church news-sheet for weekly details & times.
BCP- Book of Common Prayer
+ indicates days of special importance and obligation when Christians ought to gather together to celebrate the Eucharist.
Parish Worship in July 1
From Holy Trinity
Walking to Canterbury 4th
– 11th
August
Throughout the ages people have made long and purposeful
journeys to places of special significance. In Jesus’ time the
Temple in Jerusalem was a place to which people regularly
made the journey to as part of their faith. Since Christians first
made the journey to where the events of the Gospel unfold in
the Holy Land the act of pilgrimage has been part of our faith.
Pilgrimage begins with a goal, a destination, a place you want
to reach. This place is often special because of what it stands for or represents as much as
because of the place itself. In Christian pilgrimage the place often represents the Holy City,
a heavenly kingdom as spoken of in the Book of Revelation, a place where God resides. In
essence the goal of pilgrimage is to get closer to God.
To achieve this goal though in Pilgrimage there must be a journey involved. The journey is
an act of sacrificing time and energy to acquire wisdom and endurance. Every step has the
opportunity to reflect on God, in quiet contemplation or in discussion with fellow travellers,
bringing God closer to you as you come closer to God.
This year we are undertaking a journey of Pilgrimage from Lower Beeding to Canterbury, a
journey of 90 miles to where Christianity had one of its first footholds in this country. We
will join with the Pilgrims Way from Winchester to Canterbury, where medieval pilgrims
journeyed to the tomb of St Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. A group from our
church are walking the whole distance but anyone is welcome to join us for as much of the
journey as they can. We only ask that they join us and help by getting sponsorship for the
part of the walk they do.
Letter from The Vicarage 2
We are asking for sponsorship to recognise people’s effort in undertaking this walk and to
support both our church and a charity. We have been fundraising for the restoration works
at Holy Trinity over the last few years and now the major work is done. But we need to look
towards the future for both our churches and supporting this fundraising effort will provide a
means to do that.
However we also recognise, as Christians, we need to help others and not just our church
so we are going to donate 50% of all the funds raised by this walk to The Farming
Community Network (FCN).
FCN is a Christian organisation made up of a network of some three hundred or so
volunteers mostly with a farming background or close link to agriculture organised into
county groups throughout England and Wales. They provide pastoral and practical support
to farmers and farming families for as long as needed – helping people to find a positive
way forward through their problems.
In addition to local groups of volunteers, FCN provides a confidential, national telephone
Helpline which is available from 7.00 am until 11.00 pm every day of the year and is part of
the Farming Help group of national farm charities.
With the disastrous weather conditions of last year and early this year for our farmers with
poor harvests, difficulties in getting a crop in the ground, a shortage of fodder for livestock
and tragic consequences of heavy snowfall in places the pilgrims felt that FCN was an
appropriate charity to support on the walk.
We are walking from the 4th – 11th August and would appreciate your company if you can
join us and if not your prayers and sponsorship for those who can.
God bless, Mark. [email protected] 01403 891367
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Dates for your Diaries:
July 14th Don’t forget the Animal Blessing Service (see p5)
October 6th Special service at St. John’s with Bishop Mark to commemorate 175 years from the
building of St. John’s in Coolhurst.
Letter from The Vicarage 3
St Gobban’s Church, Port Bradden, Co Antrim
St Gobban’s is well known locally as the smallest
church in Ireland and could be described as a ‘wee
dote of a church’. Port Bradden consists of six
houses and is reached after a number of hair-pin
bends and there is parking for about four cars.
St Gobban’s is a private church situated next to the
owner’s house and these generous people are kind
enough to allow visitors to reach the church through their garden. The church is
white with bright blue paint, which might look more at home in Greece than in a spot
where the next landfall is Iceland, but somehow it is a perfect choice. It holds five
people, has a little stained glass window and the walls are covered with pottery
plates. Each plate is decorated with the name of a charity, which has benefited from
the visitors’ donations.
Thus far I have written purely from memory, but I thought I ought to check a few
facts. Google is brutal in its accuracy. First, St Gobban’s is not the smallest church
in Ireland, this honour goes to the remains of St Lasserag’s which is on the cliff
above Port Bradden. I am told it is not old but was converted from a cow byre in
1950s. I am not sure if it is consecrated but it is possible to be married there. St
Gobban was a follower of Saint Patrick and was baptised by him and was well
known for his building skills and a lot more.
The point is, either way it does not matter as the little church enhances the lives of
those who visit it and it is in a part of the world where it is considered very poor form
to let pedantic accuracy get in the way of a good story. After all, Saint Gobban’s is
only a few miles from the Giant’s Causeway where at least 50% of everything
anyone remembers, from their visit, is myth. It is well worth a visit and is not easily
forgotten.
Jackie Barrow Date for your diaries: Sunday October 6th –Special Service at St.John’s with Bishop Mark to
commemorate 175 years from the building of St. John’s in Coolhurst. News and Views from St John’s 4
News and Views from
St. John’s, Coolhurst
News and Views from
St. John’s, Coolhurst
Animal Blessing Service 5
May 2013 Thursday Club
The weather can never defeat the Lower Beeding Thursday Club. Looking into her
Crystal Ball, ‘Mother’ Ogg decided that a BBQ was not such a good idea and
changed the theme to just an evening at Cedar Cottage. 27 people enjoyed a lovely
meal with contributions from many for which we thank you. In part it was a
celebration of the recent marriage of Caroline and Mike, and so there was no
charge. Given the weather, nobody sat outside but everyone had a seat at a table
inside. Thank you to all who came and made it such a happy, and hopefully
enjoyable, evening.
On July 11th, Jo Longley is kindly hosting the Garden Meeting at the normal time of
2.30pm, so please put the date in your diaries and let Chris know if you intend to
come. It will be a real treat to see round the garden at Beedinglee.
Elizabeth Ogg
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A BIG THANK YOU FOR THE PARTY
On Saturday May 11th some of us older residents gathered in the Village Hall for the annual tea-party given by the Lower Beeding Guides. Thank you so much for a lovely party and get-together, which we all enjoyed. A lovely tea and then entertainment by very talented guides, plus a pretty plant for the ladies and chocolates for the gentlemen. Many thanks to the girls, and to Mandy, Karen and all the helpers. Good luck and a Happy Summer to you all! Joan Gander
Thursday Club + Guides tea-party 6
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Selehurst Evening Party
We would like to thank everyone who came and supported our
evening party at Selehurst. Despite the weather it was a great
success.
A huge THANK YOU to Sue and Michael for opening their
house and gardens for everyone to enjoy.
The funds raised will be used for restoration projects at Holy
Trinity and St. John’s.
Joan Hackett
Fund Raising Coordinator
01403 891729
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Further Fund raising events
Walk to Canterbury 4th – 11
th August
Race Night (in the Autumn)
Fund Raising Committee 7
Lower Beeding Horticultural Society June 2013 Report
Saturday 29th June will see the LBA fete at the LB Village Hall and Sports
Field. We will have a report in next month’s report. Hopefully, people will
seek out good advice and tips in these difficult growing times.
The main 2013 event is the summer show on 31st August. Setting up is
from 9-11am, with the show open to the public at 2.30pm.
On Friday 4th October at 7pm in the LB village hall, there will be a talk on
Herbaceous Perennials by David Loy who is propagation manager at
Roundstone Nurseries. The cost is £2.
Finally the AGM and Supper will be on Friday 25th October will be in the
LB Village Hall at 7pm.
Please get these dates in your diary and more details will be given in the
regular LBHS newsletters.
Elizabeth Ogg
LBHS 8
Flower Arranging Rota Holy Trinity & St. John’s
Holy Trinity St.John’s
July 7 Sally Beale Kay Croll
July 14 Christina Betson Sue Prideaux
July 21 Ann Kingham Sue Prideaux
July 28 Ann Kingham Janet Haswell
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Take a Break!
Flower Rota for July 9
Lower Beeding Association News Charity No. 267433
The 250 Club draw to be held on the 13th June at the Crabtree had to be postponed until the 20
th June so all
results will be in next month’s magazine – many apologies.
Next month we will have a write up on the Village Fete – so in the meantime hope you all enjoy the
summer, whatever the weather.
What a lovely sunny day for the “wedding of the year” –
congratulations to Caroline Ogg and Mike Reid who got married on
the 3rd
June at Holy Trinity Church. It was supposed to be an
informal wedding, which turned out to be very well supported by
many friends and family of the couple. Everyone was invited for
“Tea and Buns” which turned out to be a beautiful reception with
delicious sandwiches and cakes. We wish you both much happiness
in your new Trinity Fields home.
Welcome to Lyn and Paul O’Brien, Stephanie Goate, Karen Hargis and their families who have also recently
moved into new homes at Trinity Fields.
There are a number of new people in the village - if your neighbour is new please let Mandy on 891710
know so that she can arrange for them to have a Parish Magazine, which gives details of all events that go on
in the village.
Lower Beeding Lemurs Stoolball Team
The team are looking for more players so that they can have strong teams to enter local
tournaments – please contact Kevin on 892591 or Mary on 891767.
It is believed that stoolball has been played since the 14th Century and probably originated in
Sussex. The basic rules are very similar to cricket. In the 1870s a Lower Beeding team was
called “The Foresters”. Their stoolball ground was Three Beech Field lent by Mrs Otter of
Selehurst.
LBA News 10
They raised money and paid for their own pavilion, which, much to their disgust was
commandeered by the men’s football team when they established their ground opposite Parkgate
at Crabtree. The Foresters stoolball team had 21 members and 12 honorary members, who were
mainly the wives of local landowners. There was a very wide range of village people. They held
social events to raise money, whist drives, dances and fancy dress dances. At different times they
played against a total of 20 local village teams.
There is still enthusiasm for stoolball, but the number of local village teams has diminished in
recent years. Lower Beeding Lemurs re-started in 2011.
Below is a photo of the team in the 1930s.
Back: Dorothy Cripps, B Bickers, Mrs Harrison, Mrs Tullett, Mrs Stacey, Mrs Fowler, Ruth Morley
Middle: Nancy Wally, Mabel Langley, Mary Capon, Mrs Gilbert, Miss Sharp, Mrs. Watling, Mrs Wright
Front: Polly Bailey, Edie Young, Annie Capon, Alice Stoner, Gladys Wright, Dorothy Andrews
Jean Black
LBA News 11
GREAT BRITONS [email protected]
12th
century Wales, united by culture and language, was
divided into independent and mutually hostile
principalities. Unless this changed, Wales could not hope
to long resist the encroachments of Norman England.
Gwynedd was by no means the most developed of the
principalities. But with its mountains and its forests
backed up with the fertile Isle of Anglesey, it was the
most defensible. Gwynedd had also provided some
notable princes that had held sway over much of Wales.
One of these, Hywel Dda, had provided a widely used law
code.
24. Llewelyn the Great 1173 - 1240
Llewelyn’s father, Prince Owain of Gwynedd, died when his son was an infant. Llewelyn
was brought up in his mother’s lands in Powys. Two of his uncles seized, fought over, and
then divided Gwynedd between them. When one of the uncles died, he was succeeded by his
son, Gruffudd. With Gruffudd’s help, Llewelyn defeated the other uncle in 1194 and took
his lands. Llewelyn became undisputed Prince of Gwynedd after the death of Gruffudd in
1200.
At this time the Welsh marches (lawless borderlands) were being encroached upon by the
warlike Anglo-Norman marcher-lords. Despite this, or perhaps because of this, Llewelyn
was careful to recognise the overlordship of the English king, John. Llewelyn married
John’s daughter, Joan, and helped John when he intervened in Wales in 1208. Llewelyn
used this opportunity to defeat his main rival, Gwenwynwyn of Powys, and overrun much of
south Wales. He then accompanied John on a campaign against Scotland.
Llewelyn’s rise was creating enemies for him both at Court and in Wales. John too was
becoming alarmed by Llewelyn’s increasing power in Wales. Following demands from the
marcher-lords, John turned against his son-in-law. John twice invaded Gwynedd in 1211,
with the support of many Welsh princes, including Gwenwynwyn, forcing Llewelyn to
surrender most of his conquests and also eastern Gwynedd. Indeed John was determined to
dispossess Llewelyn entirely, but he relented when Joan came to negotiate with her father on
behalf of her husband. In return for peace John required Llewelyn to agree that if he died
with an heir by Joan, Gwynedd would become a possession of the English crown.
1176 1187 1187 1202 1210
The first
Eisteddfod Saladin captures Jerusalem
First recorded use of
magnetic compass
as a navigational aid
Fourth Crusade
attacks Christian
Byzantium instead
of Muslim lands
Genghis Khan invades China
Great Britons 12
After his victory, John’s high-handed attitude towards the Welsh
princes soon united them against him. When Llewelyn led them
in a revolt against John, he was joined by even Gwynwynwyn.
Llewelyn concluded a treaty with Philip II of France on behalf of
“all the princes of Wales”.
By 1213 Llewelyn had recovered all of Gwynedd. More than an
opportunistic warrior, Llewelyn pursued a highly successful
policy of accommodation with the marcher-lords who, along with
most of the other Anglo-Norman barons, were confronting John
over his misrule. As John’s position collapsed in the face of the
baronial revolt in England, Llewelyn allied with the barons,
marched an army into England, and seized Shrewsbury.
When John was forced to sign Magna Carta, Llewelyn was
rewarded with the inclusion of several favourable provisions
relating to Wales. Llewelyn was now the dominant power in
Wales, holding a council in 1216 to apportion lands to the other princes. Gwnwynwyn
unwisely changed sides again, seeking John’s help against Llewelyn. But, facing a French
invasion of England, John was unable to prevent Llewelyn’s annexation of southern Powys
and capture of Swansea. Llewelyn received homage from the Welsh princes and thereafter,
none of them used the title “prince” again, acknowledging Llewelyn as the Prince of Wales.
Following John’s death, the Treaty of Worcester in 1218 recognised Llewelyn’s authority in
Wales. Llewelyn took care not to provoke unnecessary hostilities with the crown or the
marcher-lords. He also built Norman style stone castles to defend his lands. This helped
him to robustly resist a series of Anglo-Norman attacks (that often had royal support). He
even frustrated the efforts of the formidable Hubert de Burgh to encroach upon his
territories.
Llewelyn adopted an Anglo-Norman style of government, preferring to be paid money rents
rather than traditional services in kind. He also increasingly used written documents
authenticated by his seal. He gave Wales a measure of political unity – not as a single state,
but as a federation led by Gwynedd. In 1226 and again in 1238 he summoned all Welsh
lords to swear allegiance to his son Dafydd. He then retired to an abbey, where he died, a
monk.
Llewelyn dominated Wales for 40 years, establishing an unprecedented political unity. He
was the only person before or since who has been widely accepted as an independent Prince
of Wales. He was astute, forward-thinking and patriotic. Among the Welsh leaders who
battled against Anglo-Norman power, Llewelyn’s place is the highest of all.
1215 1226 1240 1267 1283
Magna Carta
Death of Francis of Assisi
Mongols
destroy Kiev,
completing
conquest of
Russia
Roger Bacon’s Opus Maius published (see next month)
Edward I conquers Wales
Great Britons 13
FREEDOM
Today, in this country, it is quite safe to talk
about religion. If you want to go to church or
Sunday School you can, and if you don’t want
to, you are not forced to go. Some people at
school or work might poke fun at you for
being a Christian but that is all. We can all
read the Bible in our own language and are
free to ask questions. But it hasn’t always
been like this.
Over the centuries many men, women … and
children suffered for their beliefs. Christians
were killed by other Christians who argued
that their way was the right way and everyone
else was wrong.
Jesus told us that we must love one another
– isn’t it good that today all Christian
churches are working together for peace?
And isn’t it about time? Nearly two thousand
years ago Jesus died for all of us.
A-MAZING
Can you find your way through this maze? Both the exit and entrance on the left hand side.
Adam and Eve are sitting around Eden when a leaf floats down from a tree. Eve points and
says, excitedly: "Look Adam, an invisible man."
What's green, curly and religious? Lettuce pray.
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Crabtree Cavaliers Results/Fixtures/Reports 2013
Mon 13 May: Home to Dun Horse (Gullick Cup - Group Stage) 49 all out and lost by 8 Wickets
Tues. 28 May: Home to Novartis (Gullick Cup - Group Stage)
& Thur. 30 May Postponed (twice)- revised date to be confirmed
Wed. 5 June: Away to Jolly Tanners at Staplefield
117 for 5 and lost by 7 runs
Thurs. 13 June: Home to the Rugby Club (Gullick Cup - Group Stage)
124 for 6 and lost by 10 runs
Tues 18 June: Away to West Sussex Antique Timber (Gullick Cup - Group Stage)
Sun. 23 June: Single Wicket Competition at Lower Beeding
Thurs. 4 July: Home to Sussex Oak (Gullick Cup - Group Stage)
Mon. 15 July: The Peter Miller Trophy v The Farmers at Lower Beeding
Tues. 23 July: Gullick Cup Final at Horsham CC
Thurs. 25 July: Home to The Royal Oak, Wineham
Mon 26 August: Lower Beeding Annual Pub Challenge v The Plough
Match Reports Dun Horse – 13 May
On an evening of sporting shocks the Crabtree Cavaliers dramatically improved on last season’s 10
wicket defeat to the Dun Horse.
Batting first the opening pair of Chris Bailey and Russell Knapton started confidently, reaching 15 off
the first 3 overs. But after an unfortunate run out, followed by an injury to debutant Nigel Parry there
was a major batting collapse and from 31 for 2, six wickets fell for 4 runs in a space of 3 overs. But some late hitting from Duncan Spilling produced a potentially defendable score of 49 all out.
Last year’s player of the year, Nathan Wicking, then produced a devastating spell of bowling and
backed up by John Ford and John Makey the Cavaliers lost off the last ball of the match by only 8
wickets.
Jolly Tanners – 5 June
In almost an identical repeat of last years game the Crabtree Cavaliers played in another dramatic match against The Jolly Tanners at Staplefield. But, unlike last season when they lost with a Wicking being
bowled on the last ball needing a 4 to win, this time when another Wicking faced the last ball (and was
bowled) they lost by 7 runs!
Crabtree Cavaliers Cricket 15
Rugby Club – 13 June
On a blustery but thankfully dry evening the Crabtree Cavaliers once again played another exciting
and dramatic match this time in the Gullick Cup against the Rugby Club.
Having won the toss the Cavaliers sensed a physiological weakness with the Rugby Club as a result
of their heavy defeat in last season’s fixture and asked the opposition to bat first. And success was
almost immediate with Nathan Wicking bowling one of the opening batsmen for a golden duck (not
the only one of the evening!). But this year the Rugby Club, assisted by some ringers, had a much
stronger batting line up and despite some generally tidy fielding and accurate bowling from Roy
Wicking, Nigel Parry, John Makey, John Ford and ‘surprisingly effective’ Paul Botting they
amassed 134 off their 20 overs with two players (in accordance with the competition rules) retiring
at 30 not out including local resident and Crabtree regular Nick White (who can now look forward
to expensive drinks and food on this next visit to the pub).
The Cavaliers started well with free scoring around the ground but then both Roy and Adam
Wicking fell to excellent catches and with Nathan Wicking restricted by a dysfunctional bat the run
rate slowed dramatically. But Nathan and John Ford kept their wickets in tack in the build up to a
late onslaught and they both retired on 30 not out. The standard Cavaliers mid-order collapse soon
followed with Nigel Parry run out without facing a ball, Paul Botting getting his second golden duck
of the season and in form batsman Russell Knapton being caught on the boundary for a below par 5
runs. John Makey bludgeoned a six in the last over and with two balls remaining the Cavaliers only
needed 12 runs to secure a memorable draw and with Kim Dennis holding the ‘wonder bat’ the
packed crowd was expectant. And with a massive swing….….Kim was bowled! Captain Ant
Riggall picked up 2 runs off the last ball and Cavaliers scored 124 and lost by 10 runs and the
Rugby Club extended their lead at the top of Group D and almost guaranteed qualification into the
semi-finals of the Gullick Cup
A reminder that new players (of any age between 14 to 85!) are welcome and please contact Russell
Knapton 01403 892532 and [email protected] (or any other member of the Executive
Committee) if you are interested in playing. And of course spectators are also encouraged and the
bar is always open during our home matches.
The Cavaliers are sponsored by The Crabtree Public House who generously purchased our
distinctive Crabtree shirts
Crabtree Cavaliers Executive Committee:
Captain: Anthony Riggall
Secretary: Russell Knapton
Treasurer/Archivist: Paul Botting
Scorer: Robert Lewis
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LOWER BEEDING PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of Meeting held in the Church Room on Tuesday, 28
th. May 2013 at 7.30p.m.
Present Councillors: Michael Lewis (Chairman), Ed. Allen (Vice Chairman), Gevin White, Bob Wedd, Mrs.Caroline.Charman and Mrs.Kate Hough Clerk: Michael Tuckwell
In Attendance West Sussex County Councillor Brad Watson; Horsham District Councillor Duncan England; Mr. Geoff Peckham, Mrs. Jackie Fake, Mrs.Stephanie Goate, Mrs Karen Hargis, Mrs.Jean Black, Mr.Ken Laidler and 2 other members of the public.
1. Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Alan Croxford, Mrs.Jaqui
Ward and
Graham Miller and the Rev.Mark Betson 2. Declarations of Interest – there were none
3. Minutes of the Meeting held on 26 March 2013, having been circulated to all
members, were agreed and signed by the Chairman.
4. Matters arising
a) Website. MAS Design had produced an excellent design for the Website, details of
which were circulated at the Meeting for comment by councillors. A few suggested
amendments were made which MAS Design would be asked to incorporate into the
final design. It was anticipated that the website would include advertisements from
local businesses etc. which would in turn generate space rental revenue to LBPC.
The Clerk agreed with Cllr. Hough (acting on behalf of MAS Design) that a nett
account detailing revenues in against payments due would be agreed with MAS
Design on a 6 monthly basis.
b) Section 106 Funding. The Clerk had been advised verbally by Howard Collins of
HDC that he did not believe that replacement tables and chairs for the Church Hall
qualified as ‘capital expenditure’ under the 106 funding arrangements. Mr.
Geoff.Peckham queried this since he believed that there was a precedent set with
the purchase of similar items for the Village Hall - using 106 funding. HDC Cllr
England and the Clerk agreed to query the matter with Mr. Collins, asking for
Parish Council Report for May 2013 17
confirmation of HDC’s position and requesting details of what would be considered examples of capital expenditure.
Action: Clerk to write to HDC. c) Litter Warden. HDC Environmental Services are currently taking responsibility
for picking up the majority of discarded litter in the Parish (the Litter Warden now
covers the playground area only) but, as a consequence of this, LBPC had not
received an environmental grant for 2013-14. Cllr Wedd proposed that LBPC
canvas for 4 volunteers – to cover 4 distinct areas in the Parish – and perhaps
remunerate them from the environmental grant should it be recommenced.
Action: Cllr Wedd to prepare suitable advert and arrange for request for volunteers to be advertised in the Lower Beeding Parish Magazine etc. and the matter reviewed at the next Meeting.
d) Village Shop in buildings at the Plough. The Clerk had not received a response
from Charles Church Homes enquiring of their plans for creating a shop at Trinity
Fields. The Chairman stated that this was clearly part of Charles Church’s
responsibility under the terms of the Planning Application and asked the Clerk to
chase the matter further.
Action: Clerk to follow up.
5. Matters for Consideration.
a) Community Plan. The Clerk advised that following LBPC’s leaflet circulation he
had received 10-12 + Stephanie Goate (who volunteered on the night) offers of
assistance. The Chairman believed that, with the addition of 2 or 3 members of
the Council, we now had enough people to form a committee to work on the
Community Plan and asked the Clerk to contact AiRS (Faustina Bayo) in order
to arrange a date for and facilitate an initial meeting with all wishing to
participate being invited to attend.
Action: Clerk to contact AiRS (Faustina Bayo) to progress. b) Register of Interests forms. Completed forms were still awaited from Councillors
Allen and Miller. Cllr Allen apologised for this oversight and promised to
complete and return the form to the Clerk as soon as possible.
Action: Cllrs. Allen & Miller.
Parish Council Report for May 2013 18
c) Speeding through the Village. Cllr.White had recently spent some considerable
time looking into this problem, collecting evidence and holding meetings with
various parties and the Chairman thanked him for his efforts to date. It was
agreed that the Council should push WSCC to establish a 30 mile per hour limit
throughout village ‘triangle’ i.e. Leechpond Hill/Handcross Road/Sandygate
Lane. WSCC Cllr. Watson advised that, when making representations to WSCC,
it was more effective for, say, 100 people to write individually than to forward a
petition with 100 names on it. It was agreed that LBPC would canvas for people
in the village to write letters requesting reduced speed limits throughout the
village and Cllr.Allen undertook to draft a letter template for people to use. HDC
Cllr.England suggested that LBPC involve the new PCSO and Police Traffic,
Chichester in further communications.
It was noted that the subject would be included in a WSCC Meeting at 7.00p.m on 24
th June at County Hall North, Horsham and that local funding for the
campaign may be available from HDC. Actions: Cllr. Allen to draft a letter template, Cllr. White to progress an initiative to collate signed copies and the Clerk to write to PCSO, Police Traffic and HDC (Howard Collins).
d) HDC Green Waste Recycling Scheme and Consequential Affects i.e. Bonfires.
The Chairman reminded the Meeting that, as from Saturday, 1st June collection
of green waste from the ‘brown bins’ had to be paid for separately under HDC’s
Green Waste Scheme. A number of complaints had been received about
nuisance caused from burning garden waste, and the Chairman pointed out the
need to be aware of and control the nuisance of bonfires.
Action: Cllr. Hough to arrange for links to appropriate web sites be included in the new Web Site.
e) Planning Meetings. It was agreed that separate planning meetings would be held
every other month i.e. in the months between full Council Meetings which could
be cancelled if there were insufficient planning applications for discussion to
warrant a meeting.
Action: Mr. G. Peckham to book the Church Hall as appropriate. 6. Election of Officers and Council Members for 2013-14.
i) Chairman. The present Chairman, Michael Lewis, said that he was willing to
stand for a further year although his time was limited and he would appreciate
some further assistance from councillors. Mr. Lewis was re-elected for 2013-14,
proposed Cllr.White, seconded Cllr. Hough.
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ii) Vice Chairman. The Chairman stated that he had received notification from
Cllr. Croxford (not present at the meeting) that he would be willing to stand for
this position in the event that the present Vice-Chairman, Cllr. Allen, did not wish
to continue. Cllr Allen advised that he would prefer to stand down, although
continuing as a councillor, and Cllr. Croxford was therefore elected as Vice-
Chairman. Proposed Cllr. Hough, seconded Cllr.Charman.
iii) Councillors. Although Cllr. Miller’s willingness to continue as a councillor was
uncertain, since he was not present at the meeting, all the remaining current
councillors were willing to stay on and were duly re-elected en-bloc.
iv) Clerk & Responsible Finance Officer. The present Clerk, Mr. Michael
Tuckwell, stated that he was willing to continue in the office and was duly
reappointed by the Council.
7. Co-option of Additional Parish Councillors. The Clerk advised that he had
received 2 further written applications to join the council, from Mr.Ken Laidler and
Mr.Peter Golden. The Chairman stated that assuming that Cllr. Miller wished to
continue, the council presently comprised 9 councillors. Upon enquiry, HDC Cllr.
England confirmed to the Clerk that LBPC could have a maximum of 11 councillors.
It was agreed, therefore, that the 2 new applications would be reviewed at the next
Council Meeting, in July, once Cllr. Miller’s position was known for certain and it
could be confirmed whether there were 1, 2 or 3 vacancies and these could be
advertised if it was felt appropriate.
8. Reports from other Authorities
County Councillor Brad Watson reported as follows:- a) Watershed Proposal. A substantial sum of money has been put aside by WSCC
as a fund for dealing with severe flooding and water supply problems in the West
Sussex Area. Parish Councils are asked to nominate particular or potential
problem points in their parishes in order that WSCC may determine whether they
qualify for assistance from the Watershed Fund.
b) Winter Maintenance Plan. All parish councils will be contacted shortly by their
local CLC committee for a meeting to jointly determine each council’s winter
maintenance plan and requirements.
c) Highways Maintenance. An extra £8.5 million is being put into this activity as a
direct result of the sheer number of pot holes etc. in the roads at present.
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Broadband. The contract for the provision of broadband facilities throughout the county has now been let by WSCC and Lower Beeding can expect to get a very good/fast connection within the near future.
District Councillor Duncan England reported as follows:- 1. Neighbourhood Plans (Please refer to the ‘Neighbourhood Plans section on the
HDC Website). HDC are asking all parishes to submit Neighbourhood Plans.
These will then be incorporated into the HDC District Plan Framework. These
plans cannot veto new developments but will assist as regards where future
developments go and what infrastructure might be needed. Further information
can be found on the HDC website and HDC will be applying for funding to help
with the formation of plans. An amount of £7000 is being set aside ‘to assist
parishes’. For further details, telephone 01403 215398 – Strategic Planning. I
would urge you to show your interest to HDC so that they know how much grant
to apply for. This should be done by 1st.June 2013. On June 20
th at 7.00p.m in
Billingshurst a Neighbourhood Plan evening is being organised – please book a
place with HDC.
2. As you know, Nuthurst Parish Council has a possible development at Saddlers
Farm. This will affect Lower Beeding since local lanes will be affected as,
possibly, will the school. Nuthurst have a parish meeting on Wednesday, 5th
.June
at St. Andrews School, Nuthurst at 8.00p.m. when AiRS are to talk about
Neighbourhood Plans. May I suggest that some members attend from Lower
Beeding. Mannings heath residents have set up an action group to fight against
development and Nuthurst Parish Council are deciding either to start a
Neighbourhood Plan or a Parish Plan or Design Statement. I urge you to do as
much as possible to start a Neighbourhood Plan and to form a committee, led by
the Parish Council (PC), to establish this. This must be PC led since funding will
be paid to the PC and future council money will come to the PC for improvements
in the parish.
9. Planning
i) The following new applications were considered at the meeting.
DC/13/0489 (Change of Use, Commercial to Residential, Works Barn, Brighton Road) Councillors were puzzled as to how this property could sensibly be converted to residential use. The works Barn is, essentially, just a large tumbledown shed with some of its cladding missing and the exposed framework clearly ancient and unusable. The only sensible way forward would be to demolish it and build a new property or premises. Action: Clerk to forward comments on the Application to HDC Planning.
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DC/13/0583 (Enlargement of Loft and Change of Use of Outbuildings etc., Hop Gardens Farm). No objections DC/13/0656 (New Conservatory, 13 Trinity Fields) No objections DC/13/0663 (New Conservatory, 2 Leechpond Hill) No objections DC/13/0818 (Change of Use, Offices to Residential, Leonardslee Development) No objections WSCC/049/12/LB (Extension of Water Treatment Works) No objections Other Planning Matters: DC/13/0537 (Building Work, Howards Nursery) A considerable amount of work seems to be going on at the Howard’s Nursery and it is not clear what this is in respect of since no Planning Application details have yet been received. Action: Clerk to write to HDC Planning (Rod Brown) to request details. DC/13/0366 (Change of Footpath, Trinity Fields to Leechpond Hill) No decision has yet been made on this application by HDC Planning who are waiting to hear from the developers, Charles Church. Both LBPC and a number of residents have written to HDC objecting to the proposed change of site of the footpath and have expressed a view that no footpath at all would be preferable. It is considered that the best course of action would be for the developer, Charles Church, to withdraw the application altogether. Concerns have also been expressed by some residents of Trinity Fields to some of the fencing being erected at the site. Action: Clerk to write to Charles Church asking them to withdraw the application in respect of the footpath and write to HDC Planning stating our objections to the fencing being erected at Trinity Fields.
10. Highways and Pathways
The following matters were brought to the Council’s attention: 1. Missing plastic cats eyes covers (dislodged/broken by traffic going over them) in
Leechpond Hill/Handcross Road etc.
2. Missing Drain Cover
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3. Resurfacing of Church footpath (work completed – compliment a very good job
done)
4. Sign near Comptons Tennis Club has slipped down
5. Sign in Village Hall Car Park blocks view of the road?
Action: Clerk to write letters, as appropriate, reporting the above matters.
11. Finance
The Accounts status was noted and is attached herewith. Three cheques were signed: Parish Clerk expenses £7.15, Parish Clerk salary £368.91, Litter Warden’s Salary & Expenses £26.50. Section 106 Report. Currently, the funds available total £7,610 + Woodbank £1,953 = Total £9,563
12. Any Other Business
Cllr. Charman agreed to take over responsibility for the Notice Boards that Cllr.Bennett used to maintain at the top of Mill Lane and in the Brighton Road Bus Shelter.
13. Date of Next Meetings – Tuesday, 30
th. July 2013 at 7.30 p.m. and Tuesday,
18th
.June at 8.00p.m. (Planning Only).
There being no further business, the Chairman closed the meeting at 9.25 p.m.
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Rainfall in May 2013 2.7” 69 mm Rainfall in May 2012 3.0” 76 mm Rainfall for 2013 12.7” 323 mm Rainfall for 2012 12.4” 314 mm Warmest day 22.3°C on the 7th Warmest night 8.5°C on the 10th Coldest day 9.3°C on the 24th Coldest night 1.1°C on the 3rd
There was precipitation on 15 days with 0.6” on the 28th.
The Met Office has reported that the UK's mean temperature for the season (March-April-May) is
currently 6.0 °C, based on figures from 1 March to 28 May, and assuming average conditions for
the final 3 days of the month. The figures are unlikely to change much with such a short time left.
That would make this the 5th coldest spring in national records dating back to 1910 and the
coldest spring since 1962.
Earlier figures from 1 March to 15 May suggested spring 2013 was on track to be the 6th coldest
on record and the coldest since 1979, but cooler than average weather in the second half of May
has pushed the mean temperature for the season slightly lower.
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The provisional temperature for this spring goes against recent form for the season, with eight of
the past ten years seeing warmer than average springs compared to the long-term (1981-2010)
average of 7.7 °C.
The main reason for the low temperatures this season was the exceptionally cold March which
had a mean temperature of 2.2 °C, which is 3.3 °C below the long-term average. This made it the
coldest March since 1962.
April's mean temperature was slightly below average, but was actually the same as 2012.
Lower than average temperatures at times through May so far have led to a provisional mean
temperature of 9.3 °C. If there is no change after the last three days have been included, this
would make it the coldest May since 1996.
The colder than average conditions have been caused by different weather patterns at certain
times, but generally this season has seen frequent easterly and northerly winds which have
brought cold air to the UK from polar and northern European regions.
Roll on the summer!
Elizabeth Ogg
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Grammar
With the government’s new emphasis on the teaching of grammar in schools we offer the following:
1. The burglar was about 30 years old, white, 5' 10", with wavy hair weighing about 11 stone.
2. The family solicitor will read the will tomorrow at the residence of Mr Hannon, who died on 19 June to accommodate his relatives.
3. Mrs Shirley Baxter, who went deer hunting with her husband, is very proud that she was able to shoot a fine buck as well as her husband.
4. Organ donations from the living reached a record high last year, outnumbering donors who are dead for the first time.
5. We spent most of our time sitting in the back garden watching the cows playing Scrabble and reading.
6. Hunting can also be dangerous, as in the case of pygmies hunting elephants armed only with spears.
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PART TIME PAID VACANCY IN THE CAFÉ @ THE CENTRE
As a result of a member of staff moving
away we will shortly have a vacancy on
our team of catering assistants.
The successful applicant will need to be
a competent baker and cook and will have a cheerful personality and
be self-motivated whilst able to work as part of a team.
Will need to supervise both volunteers and young people.
Hours: Ideally 2 afternoons per week (4 hours each) + 4 hours on
Saturday by arrangement. Consideration will be given to a suitable
applicant wishing only to work Saturday afternoons.
If you are interested, please contact Mary Sharp at The Café @ The
Centre for an informal chat prior to formal application.
Mary Sharp The Café @ The Centre 4 - 5 South Street HORSHAM RH12 1NR 01403 218531
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HEALTH WALKS
All welcome to guided, free, sociable, HDC walks led by trained volunteers; no need to
book, just turn-up at the start point. Programme booklet containing over 250 walks is
available from the Walks Co-ordinator on 01403 215269 or online at
www.horshamhealthwalks.co.uk. Beginners are recommended to contact the Walk Leader to
discuss suitability. All walks can be wet and muddy in places. Forthcoming walks in the
Lower Beeding Parish and neighbouring areas are as follows:-
Thursday 4th
July 10:00 am: The White Horse, Maplehurst, towards Cowfold, 5½ mile
circular Wealden walk through fields and woodland. Meet in the pub car park, good beer and
food (TQ 190246 RH13 6LL). No dogs. 2¾ hours. Leaders Geoff 01403 258180 or Pat
01403 240654
Fridays 12th
& 26th
July 11:00 am: Southwater, 2 ½ mile flat circular walk along
bridleways, country lanes and the Downs Link.. Meet in the Country Park car park (off
Cripplegate Lane) TQ 161258. Dogs allowed on a lead. 1 hour. The Park café will be open
for refreshments at the end if you wish. Leader Pat 01403 240654
Monday 15th
July 10:00 am: High Weald Land-scape Trail. Meet at Roosthole Forestry
Commission car park, Hammerpond Road, Horsham (TQ 208298). Various 4 ½ mile circular
walks through forest and open heathland, some gentle slopes, no stiles, no dogs, 2 hours.
Leaders Daniela 01403 276973 or Alex 01403 273751
Tuesday 16th
July 10:00 am: George & Dragon, Dragons Green. A 5 ¾ mile circular
walk near Shipley, (the pub with a gravestone in the garden), on undulating Wealden tracks
and through woodland. Meet in pub car park (TQ 139235). Good beer and excellent food. No
dogs. 2 ¾ hours. Leaders Geoff 01403 258180 or Pat 01403 240654
Saturday 20th
July 10:30 am: 7th
ANNUAL MID-SUMMER DAYS WALK & BBQ at
the Kissingate Brewery, Lower Beeding. We would appreciate it, if people booked tickets
in advance for the BBQ. It will make it easier to calculate numbers. Tickets for the BBQ cost
£8.00 per person, and vegetarians are very welcome. For more information and to purchase
tickets please either email or text telephone Jill Shuker at [email protected], or
mobile 07780 701184. Leader Jill Shuker 07780 701184
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Saturday 27th
July 10:30 am: Cowfold going East, 4 ¾ mile gentle flat circular walk
(some stiles) through quiet lanes and paths. Park at the football field in the centre of the
village. Dogs allowed on a lead. 2 ½ hours. Leader Jill 01403 250511
Tuesday 30th
July 6:45 pm: Colgate, 3½ mile circular walk through woods and
heathland, some stiles and one long but gentle hill. Meet in the Dragon Pub car park (RH12
4SY) Dogs allowed on a lead. 1½ hours. Leaders Pauline 01403 240419 or Jane 01403
261672
Wednesday 31st July 10:00 am: Nuthurst A 5 mile a circular walk with a few stiles
through woods and across farmland taking 2¼ hours. No dogs please as we may encounter
livestock. Meet in the car park at the Black Horse public house, Nuthurst, RH13 6LH
(TQ192262) Leader Mike 01403 242564
Why is walking so good for you?
Walking has a range of health benefits and as
it is a low impact form of aerobic exercise, it
isn’t as stressful on your joints as jogging or
running. Because it is a cardiovascular
activity, walking is very good for your heart
and lungs, as well as helping to improve
muscle tone and reduce body fat. Walking burns about 100 calories per mile,
depending on your age, weight and how quick your pace is. Regular walking can
reduce the risk of diseases such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Because it
increases bone density, it can lower the risk of osteoporosis as well. Walking is
also good for relieving stress, helping you sleep and improving your mood, as
well as being an ideal form of gentle exercise if you are recovering from illness.
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PASTORAL ARRANGEMENTS
For enquiries, requests and applications, contact Lower Beeding Vicarage, Horsham RH13 6NU, telephone (01403) 891367.
HOLY BAPTISM
Enquiries about Baptism are welcome for those of all ages who live within the parish or who have a family connection with it.
In the baptism of your child, you as parents are: thanking God for his gift of life, making a decision to start your child on the journey of faith and asking for the
Church's support.
Making a decision later in life to be baptised is a commitment to a life of faith, which is completed by being Confirmed in the Church.
Being baptised at any age you become part of the worshipping community of the church and we look forward to welcoming you at our services.
HOLY MATRIMONY
Marriages are celebrated between couples, one of whom is resident in the parish, who have a family connection to it, or whose name is on the Electoral Roll. Enquiries are welcome subject to the regulations of the Church of England, more information on which and on getting married in church can be found at the following website:
www.yourchurchwedding.org
MINISTRY TO THE SICK
Holy Communion can be brought by members of the church to any who are sick or housebound, regularly if desired.
Relatives, friends or neighbours should feel able to pass on information about those known to be sick or in any other need. As well as receiving Holy Communion, those in need can be anointed with Holy Oil as a sign of the prayer of the Church for the
Grace of the Holy Spirit.
Please contact the Vicarage immediately where anyone is in danger of death.
MINISTRY OF ABSOLUTION Advice and counsel can be requested and Absolution can be given by the priest to those wishing to make a special confession of sins. The Sacrament of Forgiveness and Reconciliation is an established part of the life and teaching of the Church of
England.
Parish of Lower Beeding – PASTORAL MATTERS
