Village News

PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS

The 4-year term of office for the current councillors is coming to an end and elections will be held on Thursday 4th May. If you are interested in standing as a Parish Councillor, nomination papers need to be completed and hand delivered to the...

Annual Parish Meeting and fascinating History Society presentation

Join us for the Annual Parish Meeting on Thursday 20th April 2023 at 8 pm in the Village Hall. After a quick Parish Council update, you will be treated to a fascinating presentation 'The Story of our Parish' by the Wisborough Green Village History...

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...

Commemorative Article – Ordinary Coder Henry Thomas Chivers, RN

This is the fourth article in the series to commemorate the men from Wisborough Green who lost their lives during World War II. Nearly two years had passed since one of Wisborough Green’s sons had lost his life fighting in the war but this run of...

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...

News from the Wey & Arun Canal

Wey & Arun Canal Trust celebrates 50th Anniversary One of the top leading waterways charities, The Wey & Arun Canal Trust, is celebrating 50 years of restoring the 23-mile abandoned canals in Surrey and Sussex. The Canal Trust will be...

Air Ambulance Charity needs more volunteers

AIR AMBULANCE CHARITY KENT SURREY SUSSEX (KSS) NEEDS MORE VOLUNTEERS Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) needs your support! Having just announced that 2022 was the busiest year in its 33-year history – the life-saving charity responded...

Volunteers Needed – Petworth Foodbank

Would you like to volunteer with the Petworth Foodbank team in a home-based role? If you are interested in helping our clients directly, we are looking to build a team of volunteers who will talk with our clients over the phone. This will involve...

District Cllr. Gareth Evans Writes

Dear Residents, I am happy to provide you my latest update which I write as finally the coldness and wetness appears to have subsided. I wish you all well and as ever if I can be of help please do visit me at one of my surgeries or get in touch...

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...

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...

Neighbourhood Watch – News and Advice

Think WIDEN to prevent burglary Nearly two-thirds (65%)* of us are worried about our home being broken into, yet there are simple, proven measures we can all take to halve our chances of being burgled. We have joined forces with our longstanding...

WG Cricket Club – New Players Welcome

New players welcome. Coaching for girls also available.  

Flag Raising Days

13 March                 Commonwealth Day (2nd Monday in March)  

Wisborough Green School PTA

Film Night The children had a wonderful time at film night on Wednesday 18th January. The children watched some of their favourite films with their friends while eating some fun snacks. Lots of fun for everyone. A big thank you to the teachers...

Special Cruises on the Wey & Arun Canal

Special cruises will be running on the canal as follows: Mothering Sunday trips, 19th March - 11.30am and 1.30pm £9 adults, £4.50 children. 50 minute trips. Cream tea trip at 2.30pm at £19 each. Easter trips – 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th April – 40...

Women’s Institute

The speaker for our meeting on Thursday 2nd February was Dr David Skipp. He is a retired GP & Coroner. He talked about his working life from training to when he retired. This included his experiences dealing with all walks of life, through...

Village Hall News

Hall Committee As advised in earlier editions, I stood down as Chairman of the Hall Committee at the AGM on 30th January. I am grateful to the Hall Committee for allowing me a last opportunity to write this article. First of all, my thanks to the...

County Cllr. Janet Duncton Writes

Life is not slowing down at either Chichester District or West Sussex County Councils.  By the time you get this parish magazine you will know from other sources what the Council Tax will be for the coming year. It’s been a struggle but whatever...

WG Primary School News

I am guessing that, if you are already reading this article, you are interested in the ongoing events and achievements of Wisborough Green Primary School. You may even be an ex-pupil or a curious member of the local community. If so, please read...

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. ...

Recipe of the month

Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookies A very easy recipe to make with the children from a new book by Sarah Rossi. Ingredients: 250g Smooth sugar free peanut butter 200g Caster Sugar 1 Egg 50g Jam of your choice   Method Preheat the oven to 180...

Village Hall Monthly Draw Club

The winner of the January draw is Reg Hickman who wins £50. The winner of the 2nd prize of £20 is Ian Andrews.   The next draw will take place on Wednesday 8th March 2023. New members always welcome. It only costs £5 per month and you get two...

Renegades Update

The Renegades go free! Thanks to the generous community spirit of organisations like The Postcode Society and The Sussex Community Foundation with their lifesaving grants, the Renegades Youth Club is going free. As belts are being tightened around...

WG Short Mat Bowls Club

We are now over half way through the winter short mat season and Monday roll ups (2pm to 4pm) in the Village Hall are now in full swing.  New members are always welcome. The Clubs Annual Captains Day Competition on Monday 16th January was well...

Family Support Work News

Website: https://www.familysupportwork.org/ The cost of living crisis is really affecting our current families (almost 250 active families as I write). Our practitioners in the field are very busy trying to help families with budgeting, helping...

Introduction to Beekeeping

Saturday 4th March 2023 A one-day course in Rudgwick Village Hall Are you or someone you know one of the many people who have thought of investigating keeping bees, but didn’t know what it involves? Wisborough Green Beekeepers Association (WGBKA)...

CAGNE Membership

CAGNE is your aviation community and environment organisation and is in need of a new committee member in your area! CAGNE is always pleased to welcome new committee members from Sussex, Surrey and Kent, to help our committee with the ever...

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...

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...