Village News
Billingshurst and District Probus Club
Billingshurst and District Probus Club is a social group of retired and semi-retired business people, serving the residents of Loxwood, Alfold, Ifold, Plaistow, Wisborough Green, Billingshurst and the surrounding villages. We welcome both ladies...
Keep Kirdford and Wisborough ‘Green’
A LONG AND WINDING ROAD KKWG is delighted to inform you that the current issue of Drill or Drop (Magazine reporting on the “Fracking” industry), is reporting that UKOG, the oil and gas exploration company, has abandoned their drilling site at...
Wisborough Green Village Fete
31st August 2026 Plans have already started for this amazing village event in the summer. This year we’re aiming to make it the best one yet. Whether you’re a fan of the classic Hook-a-Duck or for the local food and vintage vehicles, there is...
WG History – Butts Farm and Loves Garden Discovered
The Society was contacted by a lady in Canada who was interested in finding out where Loves Garden used to be in the village. A chance find of a former resident’s Will found a connection between it and Butts Farm. Butts Meadow perhaps has its...
Come and learn to ring the church bells
Have you ever wondered what is involved in ringing the bells at Church? We now have a regular practice and training session on the fourth Monday of every month at St Peter’s from 5.00 pm to 6.30 pm. If you would like to learn how to ring, come and...
Do you play a musical instrument?
The Church Music Group at St Peter’s provides the music for the All Age Communion Service once a month (usually on the fourth Sunday). At the service we play 6-7 items which tend to be drawn from the more modern church songs/hymns repertoire. The...
Rest In Peace
RICHARD STICKLAND (6 June 1945 - 6 January 2026) Richard lived his entire life at Montague Farm, Wisborough Green. In fact, the Stickland family have been farming in Wisborough Green for over 100 years! Jesse, Richard’s grandfather, came to...
RunWisborough – 10 Year Anniversary
RunWisborough Sunday 7th June 2026 Run Wisborough is back this year on the 7th June 2026. Once again, the race will include a 10km race, a 5km race and the ever popular Children’s colour run. In 2026, we are celebrating our 10 year anniversary and...
Rest In Peace
GILL PARISH (26 January 1944 - 31 December 2025) Following a cancer diagnosis last July, Gill passed away on New Year’s Eve. She had borne her illness with courage and stoicism, backed up by her tremendous faith. So many have commented to me that...
Wisborough Green Minibus
Wisborough Green Division Registered Charity No: 1173818 To use the minibus you need to be a member of the Minibus Association. The annual membership is £12 from January 2026. MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ALL Calling All Wisborough Green Residents — Come...
Community Litter Pick
Saturday 11th April 2.00 pm at the Sundial PLEASE SUPPORT AND HELP KEEP OUR VILLAGE VERGES CLEAN. JUST TURN UP ON THE DAY Disposable gloves, litter picking sticks, bags and bag holders will be provided. For any further information please call the...
Member of Parliament Update
The wet weather recently has been relentless, with rainfall up to twice as much on usual January levels. I know residents in Barnham and Eastergate were especially disrupted, with traffic re‑routed because of flooding and potholes. Flood warnings...
District Councillors Update
Dear Residents, I hope you are managing to keep dry after all the rain we’ve been having! Please find below local and Chichester District wide updates. As ever if there is anything Charles and I can help with please do get in touch. Local Updates:...
New Website Coming Soon
It is now necessary for the Parish Council to meet website accessibility requirements. Website accessibility means designing a website so everyone including people with disabilities (visual, auditory, physical, cognitive, speech) or situational...
Neighbourhood Watch – News & Advice
December 2025 Protect your Home & Belongings Being a victim of burglary can be deeply distressing and affect your sense of safety. Even one incident can impact an entire community. Here are some simple steps to help protect your home and...
WG History
Reverend William Mainprice Reverend Mainprice was vicar of Wisborough Green for 22 years between 1896 and 1919. William Mainprice was born on 5th December 1850 in Great Yarmouth, the son of John, a farmer and Susannah his wife. For some reason...
WG Short Mat Bowls Club
The club meets in the Village Hall every Monday (2pm to 4pm) and is a small friendly group of mixed ages and abilities. Since starting up in 2009, the club has grown in both strength and numbers with a current membership of over 30. The club meets...
Your Neighbourhood Plan Update
The Chichester Local Plan was adopted by Chichester District Council in August. The Local Plan sets the housing allocation for Wisborough Green, which is 75 new homes between 2021 and 2039. Barnfield Shaw (8 homes – under construction) and...
Wisborough Green History Society
The Society meets in the Committee Room at the Village Hall on the second Tuesday of the month at 10.30am and occasionally at other places and times, and we warmly welcome new members. For further details, please call Paul Killingbeck on 01403...
Neighbourhood Watch – News & Advice
Seven ways to spot and avoid a shopping scam Sometimes, a rogue retailer can be hard to spot, especially as freely available AI tools can be misused to create convincing images and product descriptions. If you're tempted by an offer you've seen...
Parking Concerns
Chichester District Council is responsible for parking enforcement. If you have any concerns, please report directly to CDC via their website: https://www.chichester.gov.uk/reportaparkingproblem The report goes instantly and directly to CDC’s Civil...
PACT News
Petworth Area Churches Together (PACT) - working together in harmony Sunday 29th March- 3pm- Petworth Palm Sunday Procession Led by donkeys Ringo and Buster and the Petworth Town Band, the Palm Sunday Procession starts at the Sacred Heart Church,...
Family Support Work News
Dear Friends, The start of 2026 has been challenging for Family Support Work due to a reduction in funding, which has required us to make difficult changes to how we operate. We have reorganised our practitioner areas so we can continue to cover...
Village Hall Monthly Draw Club
The winner of the November draw is Monica Enticknap who wins £50. The winner of the 2nd prize of £20 is Val Mourilyan. The next draw will take place on Tuesday 3rd March 2026. New members always welcome. To join, please contact Keith Carter at:...
The Gardener’s Calendar
Things to do in the garden this month by Ian Clemens Finish cutting back any dead foliage left on your perennials and ornamental grasses to make way for new growth. Prune overwintered fuchsias back to one or two buds on each shoot. Deadhead...
Recipe of the month
Pecan and Coconut Granola Ingredients: 350g whole rolled oats 120g pecan nuts, chopped 60g coconut flakes 1 tbsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp sea salt 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp honey (optional) 4 tbsp Smooth almond butter Method Preheat...
Women’s Institute
Our meeting on March 7th is our AGM. On Thursday April 2nd we warmly welcome Sheryl Green with her illustrated talk on Allied Intelligence agents during WW2. This promises to be a corker of an evening! Sheryl will be sharing her passionate...
Village Hall News
Village Hall AGM The annual general meeting of the hall’s Trustees and the management committee was held on 12th February. Attendees heard that over the last 12 months bookings grew with 13 clubs, societies and organisations using the hall...
County Cllr. Janet Duncton Writes
It is not easy at the moment to give you lots of interesting quotes from the work of the County Council. Strange times for us Councillors not knowing the Government intentions although may be by the time you read this we will know what is...