LI95 Dec16 mag.indd 1 17/11/2016 09:28 2 www.lindfieldlife.co.uk LI95 Dec16 mag.indd 2 17/11/2016 09:28 EDITORIAL By David Tingley, Editor Christmas! It’s Christmas! Welcome to the festive edition of the magazine. At this time of year there is always lots going on, and we have done our best to cram it all in here. Alongside the Lindfield Churches seasonal services (see our centre page pull-out), many also look forward to the Lindfield Village Festival Night - this year held on Tuesday 6th December. See page 8 for details of when Santa will be coming to town! As trailed last month there’s something new on the High Street (or just off it technically) in the form of Lindfield Coffee Works - see page 12 for details. Lindfield girl Sophie Crooks has just acheived a great result as she made it into a national football squad. Read her story on page 14. The Contemporary Silver Gallery returns this month, but this time for its winter exhibition. More details and very tempting pieces shown on page 20. On page 29 Paul Harper-Smith shares his tips about staying safe and secure in your home this Christmas time - thanks Paul; great idea for an article. Martin Hadden steps into the spotlight on page 32 in our Village People feature. These articles help us to get to know neighbours in the village, and this is a great example. If you know anyone else who would make a good candidate for this feature, we’d love to hear about it please. On page 38 Paul Simmonds shares some fantastic photos of the recent Bonfire Night celebrations. Thanks Paul for sending these in. Page 44 holds the regular Rural Parish Council Newsletter - so do check it out to make sure you are up to date. And all your What’s On on page 50 too! We love hearing from you, so do send an email or get in touch via our social media channels this month. Happy Christmas! Issue #95 – December 2016 – 4,700 copies printed Pbyu bKliipshpeedr Next magazine copydate: 8th December 2016 Next magazine published: 25th December 2016 Lindfield Life The Barn, Hurstwood Grange, Haywards Heath RH17 7QX Telephone 01444 884115 www.lindfieldlife.co.uk Editor: David Tingley Assistant: Claire Cooper <[email protected]> Advertising: Emily Billson <[email protected]> Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within the magazine are of the individual authors and not necessarily those of the editors. Whilst the editors welcome contributions & photographs, this is on the understanding that there is no obligation to include them Beth Mercer and that the item may be edited & that there is no breach of copyright. Neither the The High Street decorated editors nor the publisher accept any liability for Christmas in respect of the content of any article, photo or advertisement. December 2016 3 LI95 Dec16 mag.indd 3 17/11/2016 09:28 We love to hear from groups, organisations and individuals NEWS about what’s happening locally. Include a photo if you can. Email your stories to [email protected] Pupils remember Lindfield’s heroes This artwork has been created by Year 6 pupils from Blackthorns Primary Academy, who were learning about World War II this term. There are 97 poppies, representing the 97 Lindfield men who died in the two world wars. The poem was shared by members of Class 6J at All Saints Church on Remembrance Sunday. The poem can be read in full at the Lindfield Blog: http://bit.ly/2eFRLcH Lindfield: They should never be forgotten. Lindfield is our home now, where our families and friends reside. Today we remember that long ago, it was a home to brave men who died. 97 souls, during two world wars, gave their lives to make us free Their memories are etched in stone, so that it may always be plain to see… …that they should never be forgotten …that they should always be in our thoughts …that what they died for was important …that we understand the reasons that they fought. 4 www.lindfieldlife.co.uk LI95 Dec16 mag.indd 4 17/11/2016 09:28 Would you like to purchase a pew? In common with many churches and cathedrals, All Saints is planning to make some changes to the interior of the building to enable greater flexibility both on Sundays and throughout the week. Following several years of planning by the ASPIRE project team and after extensive consultation with the local community and various statutory bodies such as Historic England, the time is approaching when work can commence. Part of the plan is to remove many, though not all, of the pews. These pews will be for sale and All Saints would love them to go to local homes which is why, initially, they are being offered for sale to residents of Lindfield. The 127-year old oak pews vary in length from approximately 1.5m to 4m. However they can be cut to size - at extra cost to the buyer. For further details about the pews and the process of buying one contact the church office on 01444 482405. The prices range from £180 to £250 per pew. More information about the All Saints ASPIRE project can be found on the church website www.allsaintslindfield.org or why not visit the church to look at the plans and view the pews? December 2016 5 LI95 Dec16 mag.indd 5 17/11/2016 09:28 Masters’ Bake Off While the Great British Bake Off may be disappearing coffee and walnut cake. Hannah’s prize was a voucher for from our BBC screens, the tradition is being kept alive in tea for two at The Toll House. Lindfield! Following the judging, there was a chance to tuck into Cake makers from the village and beyond took part in the winning cakes, and take part in other fund raising the ‘Great Lindfield Charity Cake Off’ last month, part of competitions such as a raffle with prizes including a the national Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning hamper of goodies donated by Lisa and Jeremy from event. Tufnells. Bakers took their show stopping cakes along to Organised by Sue and Ian Masters, with help from Upstairs at Masters to take part in the event and staff Tracey and Mikki, the event, including donations compete for the title of ‘Best Baker.’ from Tufnells and the Haywards Heath Hookers who use With cakes ranging from traditional chocolate to an Upstairs at Masters for workshops, raised almost £800 exotic coconut and lime, judge Claire Fuller from The for Macmillan Cancer Care. Toll House had a difficult task, but eventually chose “It was a great result which was made possible by Hannah’s Strawberry Victoria Sponge as the star bake, everyone’s kind help and donations,” said Sue. closely followed by Deborah’s carrot cake and Ian’s 6 www.lindfieldlife.co.uk LI95 Dec16 mag.indd 6 17/11/2016 09:28 LI95 Dec16 mag.indd 7 17/11/2016 09:28 Co-op Community Fund supports arts festival Something very exciting is happening alongside the new branding of our local Co-op. In addition to the 5% bonus you earn for yourself, the Co-op will now give1% of what you spend on its products to community projects selected by Co op stores near your home. You can choose which cause your own 1% goes to. If you don’t, it’s shared out between the causes of your nearest Co-op. At the moment Lindfield Arts Festival and Time 4 Children are the two local projects of choice. Lindfield Arts Festival aims to deliver an annual arts event that adapts year on year to the cultural diversity of our ever-changing community. It is fully committed to providing opportunities to the whole community, from the youngest to the oldest with the emphasis on providing inclusive activities for all, and particularly for those who may be isolated or with special educational needs, to access the arts in all its forms. And also to provide a platform for artists and creative individuals to showcase their work. Time 4 Children is a charity which aims to increase the emotional wellbeing, self confidence and self esteem of emotionally vulnerable children between the ages of 4 and 12 in the Mid Sussex area . To ensure that the charities benefit from your regular shopping at the Co-op, please register your new blue Co-op card online at https://membership.coop.co.uk/ dashboard and click which charity you wish to support. Please tell your family and friends and encourage them to vote for one of the above charities too. Every registration will be important, every small penny will aid significantly with this year’s fundraising. New causes will be chosen every six months. 8 www.lindfieldlife.co.uk LI95 Dec16 mag.indd 8 17/11/2016 09:28 Lindfield charity looks for new Trustee One of the village’s oldest charities is looking for a Support this year has new Trustee to help continue its long history of work supporting Lindfield residents. included the Lindfield Bonfire The Comber’s Trust dates back to 1602 – a time when poverty and deprivation were very much present in Society, a contribution for a Lindfield, and funds originated from money or property left in the wills of a number of local benefactors, specialised wheelchair and Today the Comber’s Trust is a registered charity, grant for a Lindfield Scout relying entirely on donations, and still supporting residents living in Lindfield parish who who are in need, taking part in a community hardship or distress. This support ranges from awarding individual grants, project in Uganda. to paying for items, services or facilities which will help to reduce need, hardship or distress. Recently, the Trustees have focussed on supporting local organisations which benefit the Lindfield Each Spring the Trustees organise a tea party for community. around 40 people who live alone in the village. This includes providing financial support to The The Trust is currently looking for a new Trustee to Lindfield Arts Festival and to the Lindfield Bonfire succeed Margaret Hersey who is standing down after 15 Society. The charity has also contributed to an appeal years of service. to buy a specialised wheelchair for a young man with The Trustees meet twice a year and the duties do not muscular dystrophy to allow him to play para-football. It take up much time. has also given a grant to a Lindfield Scout to enable him Find out more by phoning Caroline Brann, to travel to Uganda next year to work on a community secretary, on 01444 417443 or email her at caroline@ project. thebrannfamily.com December 2016 9 LI95 Dec16 mag.indd 9 17/11/2016 09:28 10 www.lindfieldlife.co.uk LI95 Dec16 mag.indd 10 17/11/2016 09:29