Village News
National Eye Health Week
Highlights Importance of Regular Eye Health Checks This September, 4Sight Vision Support (4SVS) will once again be lending its support to National Eye Health Week (NEHW). This nationwide awareness week will be held from 18 – 24 September and...
Keep Kirdford and Wisborough ‘Green’ Update
KKWG 10 Year Anniversary it is some 10 years since the village learned of the intention to submit an application to drill for fossil fuels on the border between the parishes of Wisborough Green and Kirdford on land to the north of Boxal Bridge. A...
Link to Hope Shoebox Appeal
It’s not too early to start thinking about shopping to fill these shoeboxes for the under privileged in Eastern Europe. To be ready early November. They receive them in time for Christmas. Family shoeboxes, and also for the elderly. Please look on...
Christmas Tree Festival – save the date
Sunday 3rd – Sunday 10th DECEMBER The Advent CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL in St Peter’s Church Sponsors, Helpers, Decorators Needed Please contact Jamie or Annie Daniell to volunteer or with any queries 01403 752846 or treasurer@stpeterswg.org.uk...
Petworth Heritage Open Days
16th and 17th September During the Heritage Open Days, why not explore Petworth to immerse yourself in the fascinating history and heritage of the area. There will be something to entice all ages and interests. Join a guided historic walk around...
Village Autumn Tidy Up
We will be organising another community litter picking session on Saturday 7th October 2023 meeting at the Sundial at 2.00 pm. Gloves, litter picking sticks, bags and bag holders will be provided. If you require any further information then...
Wey & Arun Canal Trust News
This summer, the Wey & Arun Canal Trust have put together a selection of drawings and paintings by well known canal artist John Russell-Hayes. During his lifetime, John was frequently seen along the canal producing his distinctive before and...
Francis William (Sonny) GOODCHILD
P/X 9504B Acting Petty Officer, R.N.R. This is the sixth article in the series to commemorate the men from Wisborough Green who lost their lives during World War II. Francis Goodchild, known to his family as Sonny, was born on 23rd January 1911 in...
Reg Snelgar
(20 February 1928 - 20 July 2023) I write on behalf of our Wisborough Green Horticultural Society. Reg Snelgar, who lost his amazing long life on the 20th July, was one of the most long standing members of our society, and as such was much...
Renegades Update
100 and counting - the Renegades pass a major milestone Drum roll please… membership of The Renegades Youth Club has rocketed through the historic hundred members barrier and now stands at more than 120 children. In just five years – despite two 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...
District Cllr Writes
Dear Residents, I hope you are enjoying the summer break with your families and friends, despite the unpredictable and unseasonable weather! There is still lots going on across the District and I’m sure many of you will have attended our fantastic...
The Gardener’s Calendar
Things to do in the garden this month by Ian Clemens Continue to feed and dead-head your hanging baskets and container plants, they will often keep going until the first frosts. Start to divide herbaceous perennials as the weather cools. Plant...
Flag Raising Days
8 September His Majesty's Accession 30 September World Maritime Day (Red Ensign)
Women’s Institute
Our August picnic on the green was well attended but ended with rain! We will be having a cake stall at the WG Fete on Monday 28th August. Our September meeting is on 7th September in the village hall 7.45 pm. It is a fitness evening all welcome,...
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 and Purple Sprouting Broccoli Pad Thai A very good friend shared this recipe with me from “East” by Meera Sodha Ingredients: (Serves 4) For the pad thai sauce 6 tbsp crunchy peanut butter 2 tbsp tamarind paste 3 tbsp brown rice syrup...
Village Hall Monthly Draw Club
The winner of the April draw is Mike Tooley who wins £50. The winner of the 2nd prize of £20 is Sharon Strudwick. The next draw will take place on Wednesday 6th September 2023. New members always welcome. It only costs £5 per month and you...
WG Short Mat Bowls Club
Wisborough Green Short Mat Bowls Club The club meets in the Village Hall every Monday (2.30 pm to 4.30 pm) 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...
Family Support Work News
Website: https://www.familysupportwork.org/ How quickly the year has gone so far as we say goodbye to the (rather disappointing) summer and look ahead to the new school year. The summer holidays saw hundreds of children and their parents join us...
Village Hall News
This summer has been one to forget weather wise, a bit of a wash out. The one thing we have learnt to rely on in the UK is that we can’t rely on the weather to do what we want it to at important family occasions. On the up side I haven’t had to...
Newly Published Book – Tales of a Sussex Family Farm
This story is taken from the newly published book, Tales of a Sussex Family Farm, by Angela Lerwill (available from Amazon, Waterstones, etc.). It describes how her father, Berns milked their house cow, twice a day in the old threshing barn at...
Nature Notes
Since the last notes, the undergrowth in the woods has changed from mostly green to brown. It's now much easier to pick your way through the trees, avoiding the trip hazard of the low-lying brambles, and still a real pleasure to walk through, and...
Neighbourhood Watch Update
Do you know what your children are doing online this summer? What will your kids be doing in the summer break? If they’re like most children, they’ll probably be getting up and going to bed later. Playing out more. And if they’re lucky, you might...
WG Primary School News
At this time of year, it is always satisfying to look back on previous terms and realise how much has been accomplished and how far we have come as a school. Our curriculum is now becoming more embedded with a strong history lead, and the use of...
FOR ALL DOG OWNERS
FOR ALL DOG OWNERS There ain’t a dog poo fairy; own it. Bins at Songhurst Meadow are now open. Dog waste bags can now be put into litter bins which CDC empties on a weekly basis. CDC is phasing out dog waste bins and asking people to use the...
County Cllr. Janet Duncton Writes
Platinum House is the name now given to the new West Sussex Fire and Rescue centre at Broadbridge Heath. My first visit to the site is just after I am writing these notes on the 22nd June so I will update when I write the August notes. It’s all...
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...
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...