Wisborough Green

Managed by the Parish Council, this website is designed to keep residents updated on village goings-on and to provide information which will be of use and interest to residents and visitors alike.

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07 June

WG Table Tennis Club

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11 June

RunWisborough 2023

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13 June

St Peter’s Churchyard Maintenance

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13 June

History Society

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14 June

WG Table Tennis Club

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11 June

RunWisborough 2023

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17 June

School Summer Fair

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28 June

Summer Concert

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28 August

Wisborough Green Village Fete

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VILLAGE NEWS

WG Short Mat Bowls Club

Wisborough Green Short Mat Bowls Club The club is always looking for new members of all ages, so why not come along and give it a try. Just bring along flat soled shoes (not outdoor shoes) and we'll supply the rest. Contact Keith on 01403 700502....

The Elliott Charity and The Len Standen and Basil Champion Trust

It may not be widely known that there are, in existence, two Trust Funds, originally set up in 1930 and 1982 respectively, to assist inhabitants of the Parish of Wisborough Green in times of need.  Calls on the two funds are made from time to time...

Your Fete Needs You

Can you help to set up, run a stall or clear up on August Bank Holiday Monday, 28th August 2023?

Keep an eye on your dog

The Parish Council has received reports that dog fouling is becoming more evident, not only on the Village Green but also on pavements in Butts Meadow and Carters Way and around the village generally. It is appreciated that most dog owners ‘clean...

WG Primary School News

At Wisborough Green Primary School, we encourage children to be active and have fun at lunchtime through games, sports, and other physical activities. We know that regular physical activity is essential for children’s overall health and development...

Women’s Institute

At our May meeting we  had an interesting  discussion on the subject of the national campaign  proposal, titled 'Better water for people and wild life'.  We voted in support. Our next meeting is on Thursday June 1st and our speaker is Sheila Willis...

Public Access Defibrillators

A defibrillator is a device that gives a high energy electric shock to the heart of someone who is in cardiac arrest. This high energy shock is called defibrillation,   and it's an essential part in trying to save the life of someone who is in...

Renegades Update

Renegades fundraising is no running joke! Despite nursing injuries, plucky Renegades mum Tracy-Anne competed in her first ever marathon and – in the long run – raised more than £1,000 to contribute to youth club funds. Tracy-Anne says “I was lucky...

The Coronation of King Charles III – St Peter’s Coronation Celebrations

One of the benefits of having the retractable screen in Church is that it comes into its own, providing a focal point for special occasions like the Coronation of King Charles III.  Many folk took their seats for this special presentation; who...

Village Hall News

I am delighted to welcome Lynne Dustan to the Village Hall Committee.  Regular readers of our wonderful Ad Vincula magazine will know that we are desperately in need of additional committee members. We are a small committee and a few additional...

Annual Unlock Walk – Saturday 22nd April 2023

There is nothing better than walking with friends old and new. So it was that on 22nd April twelve Wisborough Green family and friends walked the Unlock adventure, completing 8 miles along the new Elizabeth train line.  This year we were in...

Wisborough Green Minibus

Wisborough Green Division Registered Charity No: 1173818 Local Coordinator: Dave Wallace 47, Carters Way, Wisborough Green RH14 0BX Tel: 01403 700320   Email: davedavewallacedave@outlook.com To use the minibus you need to be a member of the Minibus...

WG Cricket Club – New Players Welcome

New players welcome. Coaching for girls also available.  

Reporting road and pavement problems to WSCC

West Sussex County Council has a new system for reporting problems with roads and pavements. It also allows you to keep track and monitor that repairs have been undertaken. Please use this link which has replaced the 'Love West Sussex' reporting...

The Coronation of King Charles III – The Coronation Big Lunch on the Green

The sun shone all day and hundreds of villagers brought their friends, family and neighbours and plenty of good cheer to celebrate the Coronation on the Green on Sunday 7th May.  Gazebos were festooned in bunting and picnic tables were laden with...

WG Horticultural Society

As nobody has come forward to take over the committee, the Society has sadly had to close!  

County Cllr. Janet Duncton Writes

Please don’t think that nothing is done over the period of elections because, if you are already a Councillor, business doesn’t stop and there is a constant e-mail and phone conversation regarding issues that need either prompt attention or asking...

Wisborough Green Sports News – Touch Rugby

Wisborough Green Touch Rugby is back on the Green after a three-year absence due to Covid and the drainage works.  We have seen numbers increase each week with the renewed visibility of the club on the Green and we welcome any new players aged 14...

District Cllr Gareth Evans Writes

Dear Residents, I wanted to start this address by saying a huge thank you for electing Charles and me to be your District Councillors in the recent local elections. We were hugely honoured and humbled by the number of people that have put their...

VILLAGE EVENTS

WG School Summer Fair

Celebrating 75 years of the NHS Saturday 17th June - 12PM - 4 PM The PTA at Wisborough Green Primary School are thrilled to be able to hold our annual Summer Fair again this year - kindly sponsored by Fishers Farm. On Saturday 17th June, we will be...

Summer Concert

At St Peter Ad Vincula on Wednesday 28th June at 7.30 pm. The Farlingtonic Choir directed by Jane Thomas Retiring collection in aid of the Church's Triple Mission. Refreshments provided.

Film Night at St Peter’s

Movies with a Message Thursday 15th June - 7.00pm God’s Not Dead Josh Wheaton has an eventful first day at college. His Philosophy teacher, Professor Radisson begins class by demanding that his new students declare that God is dead. If not, they...

St Peter’s Luncheon Club

We look forward to seeing you at our next Luncheon Club: Wednesday 21st June 2023 at 12.30pm A two course lunch for £7.50 is provided which will include a glass of wine or soft drink.  There will be a vegetarian option if you tell us in advance...

RunWisborough Sunday 11th June 2023 at 9.30am

RunWisborough returns on June the 11th.  Last year we raised over £4,000 towards village sports facilities and we hope to raise a similar amount this year. We expect about 600-700 runners in the 5 & 10k races and will have food and refreshments...

PARISH COUNCIL

Accounts for Year Ended 31 March 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS AND PUBLICATION OF UNAUDITED ANNUAL GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 Sections 26 and 27 The Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/234) By law, any interested person has...

The Next Parish Council Meeting

The next Parish Council meeting is on Tuesday 20th June 2023 at 7.45 pm in the Committee Room at the Village Hall. The Agenda will be published on Thursday 15th June. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THIS MEETING.       ...

CDC ‘ Supporting You’ campaign

Support at this time is available from CDC through its ‘Supporting You’ campaign. CDC understands how challenging things are for people at the moment and so CDC has provided information on help with finances; household bills; housing; health and...

Minutes of the Last Meeting

The draft minutes of the Full Parish Council meeting held on Tuesday 16th May 2023 are now published here.

eWG Sign Up

Sign up for e-communication and receive update emails from the Parish Council. This will shorten lead times on messaging, offer the ability to communicate rapidly in emergencies and make, for instance, sending out a link for an online consultation...

BITS & BOBS!

Flag Raising Days

16 June                   Sussex Day 17 June                   Official Birthday of His Majesty The King 21 June                   Birthday of The Prince of Wales 24 June                   Armed Forces Day (Armed Forces Day flag) 25 June       ...

Wisborough Green Then and Now

No 8 - THE FORGE There has been a forge and blacksmiths in Wisborough Green for many years.  This is the building to the right of Forge Cottage. In Kelly’s Directory of 1895 three blacksmiths are listed.  Stan Skinner was the blacksmith from the...

The Gardener’s Calendar

Things to do in the garden this month by Ian Clemens Plant out annual summer bedding plants in borders, containers and hanging baskets now the risk of frost has passed. Lift and divide clumps of snowdrops and bluebells once the leaves start to...

Claiming Government Benefits

How 4Sight Vision Support Can Help  For people living with sight loss and those supporting them, the process of claiming Government benefits may seem a long and daunting process. Access to the correct financial help has never been more important as...

St Peter’s Task Force

St Peter's 'Task Force' The Churchyard at St Peter’s is an historic record of successive generations, a home for funerary monuments of architectural and aesthetic excellence, a setting for the church itself and a place for reflection and prayer. ...

Family Support Work News

Website: https://www.familysupportwork.org/ It has been a year now since our new practitioners joined and grew the team to 20. The time has flown by and we have been able to support so many more families – in fact, in our last financial year we...

Recipe of the month

Pan Seared Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce Ingredients: 700g Salmon 3 Large garlic cloves, minced ½ Onion, minced 1 Small jar of sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced (reserve 2 tablespoons of oil) ¼ Tsp Paprika 250ml Single cream...

What did you do in Lockdown?

Keen not to waste time I decided to write a book. One recording my family’s unusual life at Frithwood Farm, near Lee Place between 1949 and 1997. The result was my first book called Tales of a Sussex Family Farm. It was an adventure of sorts, and...

News from the Wey & Arun Canal

Vandals cause major criminal damage to canal in Loxwood During the night of 1st/2nd April the restroed Wey & Arun Canal in Loxwood suffered serious criminal damage. The damage may cost more than £50,000 to repair. Electrical control equipment...

Nature Notes

The swathes of blue across the wood have changed to white as the wild garlic now runs riot while the bluebells die back. And way above it, and almost everywhere else it seems, the cow parsley dances in the breeze. I don’t think I’ve ever seen it...

Chatty Cafe at Petworth House

If you’re fed up of being on your own or fancy having a chat, come along to our Petworth House Chatty Café and sit at one of our ‘chatter & natter’ tables, to meet local people including some of our lovely volunteers. Stay for 5 minutes or...

Keep Kirdford and Wisborough ‘Green’ Update

Climate Resilience Centre established in Worthing Worthing Borough Council has established CREW (Climate Resilence Centre Worthing) at 8- 9 Arcade Buildings, South Street, BN11 3AZ to keep residents up to date with the latest information on climate...

Village Hall Monthly Draw Club

The winner of the April draw is Tash Heydon who wins £50. The winner of the 2nd prize of £20 is Gillian Gough.   The next draw will take place on Wednesday 7th June 2023. New members always welcome. It only costs £5 per month and you get two...

Designing and making the Wisborough Green Tapestry

In the history society’s archive we have a lot of information about the work involved in the designing and making of the tapestry.  This information is taken from letters and newspaper articles that we hold. The project dates back to 1977 when the...

Rest in Peace

Gordon Sidney Potten (28 November 1936 - 25 April 2023) GORDON SIDNEY POTTEN sadly passed away aged 86 at St Richards Hospital Chichester. Much loved Father to Colin & Kim, Father-in-Law to Paul & Jane, Grandad to Genna, Lee, Luke &...

About Us

Wisborough Green lies in the northwest corner of West Sussex, astride the A272 east-west main road. The River Arun and its flood plain to the east and the heavily wooded high ground to the west maintain the essentially rural nature of the Parish and its separation from the commercial and residential development in Billingshurst and Petworth. Wisborough Green is a typical English village with a village green, public houses, pond, Church, village shop and Post Office in the centre of the village.

CRACKDOWN

Fed up with anti-social driving or parking, or abandoned vehicles?
If so, report to Operation Crackdown.
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or call 01243 632222.

CONCERN

Holes in the road or other environmental concerns?
Report directly to WSCC through
‘Love West Sussex’
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