Findon News

June 2019

Editorial team led byNick GoreCommunity newsletter for

Findon, West SussexIncluding the Church Parish ofFindon, Clapham & Patching

Findon News is published monthly and is available free of charge from various outlets throughoutFindon and can be viewed on the Findon Community website - www.findonvillage.orgFindon News does not endorse any advertisements published. No responsibility will be taken forerrors, omissions or any claims made by contributors. Opinions expressed are not those of thepublisher.

Articles for publication (maximum 650 words) can be submitted by email tofindonnews@zoho.com, or via the 'Findon News Box' in the Village Shop.

Closing Date for Next Publication : 20th June

View Findon News on the Findon Village website

With regret, Nick and Meg Gore havestepped down from their involvementwith Findon News, after seven years,Nick as Editor and Meg as AdvertisingManager. When Jordy retired as editorNick stepped in, took over theproduction and restyled the magazineto its present format. Meg found theadvertisers, who provide the revenuefor the magazine to be self-supportingand free to readers. Findon has a lotto be grateful for, and Nick and Megwill be greatly missed.

Alongside Nick, Monica and Hilaryhave worked in more recent years toproduce the magazine every thirdmonth and will continue to do so for thetime being. However, an additionaleditor is urgently required.

We also need a new AdvertisingManager to deal with advertisingrequests, invoices, etc.

These roles are vital to the long termcontinuation of the magazine so pleasedo consider whether you could join ourteam, either as an Editor or in anadministrative role as AdvertisingManager. We can promise endlesshelp and advice will be available. Ifyou’ve enjoyed the magazine andwould like to be involved with itsproduction, please email Findon Newson findonnews@zoho.com for furtherdetails. There is no commitment inrequesting details.

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As I write, my mind is distracted withpreparations to be made…! Our livescan become so busy, that events beginto stack up and become a distractionfrom the task in hand. That is when it isessential to make time for a break, torelax and recharge, however busy youare, or nothing will be achieved at all!I’m going to put the kettle on!

That’s better…. Packing for YouthCamp at Plumpton next weekend (24-27 May) can wait, the plans for the visithere of our German friends from June14th – 18th can be finalised next week;I’m focussed! We’re all guilty of fillingevery moment of every day with tasks,when often some could be deferred,allowing space to reflect and recharge.Currently, our Home Group, whichmeets in Cross Lane on Fridayafternoons, is looking at a book called‘Stop and Stare’ together, addressingthis very subject. By Nick Fawcett andbased around the poem ‘Leisure’ byWilliam Henry Davies, it encourages us,through meditations and short readingsfrom a variety of sources, to rethink ourlives and seek out those preciousspaces when we can just rest inthanksgiving for the beauty of thenatural world, or lost in a piece of music,or whatever it is that brings you peace.Getting together in a small group withothers is such a great way of becomingbetter attuned to our lives and God’s willand purpose for each of us. Let meknow if you’d like to try it!

Often, it is the unexpected encounterthat brings us joy. Last week, I’d poppedinto Worthing for some shopping,straight from the garden, so in shortsand sandals, but still in a ‘dog collar’.Going into a shop, a lady came up tome, and said, “I hope you don’t mind mesaying this, but I just had to say, you arereally approachable.” I can only assumethat my casual clothing combined with aclerical shirt, had prompted thiscomment! It really lifted my spirits; all ofus can get bogged down in outwardappearances – and sometimes it is achance remark like this that reminds methat actually it is what we do and howwe are that matters far more than whatwe’re wearing. Of course, Jesus taughtus all that anyway in Matthew’s Gospel,chapter 6, from verse 25 (also in Luke12:22-32), in his teaching about notworrying about clothes, food or drink, asGod provides for all our needs, just ashe cares for the lilies of the field. Thatbrings me back to the thought I startedwith, about making space to enjoy thenatural world! I’m so lucky, having a dogto walk; just this morning, I stopped toadmire a tree creeper as it made it’sway down a trunk on Pond Green.Wonderful!

Sadly, I missed the annual May Revelsthis weekend, as I had to attend aDiocesan meeting in Lewes all day. Weare so lucky that our Village School jnFindon still continues the tradition of

Rev. Helena Buqué, Priest in Charge and Colin Cox, Curate: c/o The Rectory, School Hill, Findon, BN14 0TR. Tel: 873601

findon.rectory@btinternet.com www.findon-clapham-patching-churches.comFB: Findon Clapham Patching Churches

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country dancing and dancing round aMaypole. Sadly, I heard that a numberof families were unable to join in thisyear for various reasons. I do hope youget the date in your diaries early next

year, so all the children are able to takepart. The staff give up their Saturday tosupport the children every year, and Ireally missed being there myself. It is adefinite priority for my diary in 2020!

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Groceries; Bread; Cakes; Freshly made Sandwiches;Beers, Wine & Spirits; Tobacco; Cards

Shop Opening Hours:Mon to Sat 07:00 - 19:00Sunday 07:00 - 12:00

Tel:01903 877110

www.findonvillagestore.org findonvillageshop@gmail.com

Run by the Community for the Community

FINDON VILLAGE STORE

Horsham RoadFindon

BN14 0TF

Post Office Opening Hours:Mon to Sat 08:30 - 17:30Sunday 08:30 - 12.00

Our village shop is going from strengthto strength, and it has been acommercial success – so far! We mightnot have made mega profits but that isnot our purpose. We exist to serve ourcommunity and we are doing that well.We have an army of simply magnificentvolunteers who contribute in so manydiverse ways it isn’t possible to list themall, but everyone plays an importantpart. The volunteers who are highlyvisible are those who serve behind thetill but not everyone feels comfortable inthat role. We do have volunteers whoclean for us, do the laundry, fixequipment when things go wrong,maintain the website and of course, theVolunteer Management Committee(MC) each of whom has a highlyspecialist role in ensuring statutorycompliance across a whole range ofessential matters from finance, healthand safety, managing risk, establishingand maintaining the purchasingpolicies, stock taking, audit and a wholeplethora of activity. Hitherto twomembers of the MC (Steve Smith andBecky Fagan) have been responsible

for the additional responsibility ofpurchasing from the Cash and Carry.They go to Brighton twice weekly with ashopping list and bring back what isneeded. This is in addition to their MCroles.

Now a pattern has been established it isfelt that this is something which mightappeal to other volunteers. A numberof people in the past have said to methey really want to contribute but don’tparticularly want to serve behind thecounter or manage the till.So we are now looking for anyonewilling to learn about what would beinvolved in undertaking one or twoshopping trips per week to Brighton.Absolutely full support, preparation andtraining will be provided. A fuelallowance would be available. Ifanyone is interested in knowing moreplease make contact through thewebsite, or the shop, or MargaretBamford on 873737

Margaret Bamford OBE MA DL

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Chairman’s Letter - May 2019.

We have continued with refurbishmentof the Hall, and I am pleased to reportthat the extension of the floor is nowcomplete. Just Wood Flooring havedone an excellent job in matching themaple boards, and the Hall is now fullyfunctioning. Sincere thanks to allresidents who loaned us money tocomplete this work.

The sound system is re-installed, withthe loop for the hard of hearing.

We have fenced off the building site,and care has been given to the entranceand garden, which are now restored forbenefit of those who hire our facility.

Unfortunately with the lighter eveningswe have experienced a new spate ofvandalism, and serious damage hasbeen caused to the roof of the newextension. This has been reported tothe Police, and with the help of CCTV itis hoped the culprits will be identified. Itis Findon Village Hall Trust’s policy toprosecute anyone damaging or causingdamage to its property.

With the lighter summer evening, thebasketball court is again in regular use.Users please note that the grounds ofthe Village Hall are not part of thisfacility, and cannot be used for carparking and late night drinking partiesafter a game. Our volunteers regularlyhave to pick up the debris theseactivities create, and relocate gardenfurniture that has been dragged acrossthe grounds.

It should be noted that people hiring thehall and grounds expect exclusive useduring their period of hire. This includesboth car park and grounds.

Fund raising continues with our annualLamb 2 Loom coffee morning andexhibition on 4th May. Many thanks toGraham and his team, whoenthusiastically organised the lambs,and all the spinners and crafters. TheCinnamon Trust and Air Ambulance hadstands to promote their charities, andhad lovely range of goods for sale.

The Café was kept busy, with coffee,cakes and our own Findon LamplePasties. Thanks to all who supportedthe event.

Our Special Film Night on 10th Mayproduces a record “turn out”. BohemianRhapsody was by special request, andproved to be very popular.

The evening raised record funds, whichare of course desperately needed.Thank you to our wonderful EventsTeam who give so generously to thecause.

Findon Fun Dog Show 6th July 2019.This annual event is always a fun dayout, and celebrates the many familydogs (many of whom have beenrescued) and their owners who live inand around Findon.

Look out for posters nearer the time.We look forward to seeing you

Judith Davies - Chairman - FVHT

Saturday 1st June - 14.00 - 16.30Hear how the project will be

completedTea and Coffee available

Free of Charge

Sports & Therapeutic Massage therapies for general aches and pains, arthritis, sports, recreational and occupational injuries, stress and stress related conditions and general wellbeing.

By appointment only – please call 07841 636727www.monarchswayclinic.co.uk

Bob HendyElectrician

InstallationsRe-Wiring

Security LightingFault Finding

24 Hour serviceNo Call Out Fee

01903 87720407850771246

Peckhams ButchersLocally produced meat,

cut to your requirements.Daily deliveries of

fresh fruit & vegetables.We also provide a Fridaymorning delivery servicefor customers who find itdifficult to get to the shop

The Square, Findon

Tel: 01903 873202

Tom LangfordServices

Plumbing, Heating,Drainage, Gas

Free Estimates24 hour Callout

Small Job SpecialistGas Safe Registered

07836 479493

F SilverthorneFishmongers

Quality Fish Est. 1907145 Montague St, WorthingDeliveries to Findon

(Thursday & Friday Mornings)Tel. 01903 200854Call by 9:30am on the day,

or the day before your delivery

Findon AccountancyChartered Certified AccountantsFindon based, reasonable rates

Full range of business & personal accountingand taxation services available

Ken Elliott FCCA, FCISTelephone 01903 872589

Email: kenelliott@findonaccountancy.co.ukWeb: www.findonaccountancy.co.uk

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The next Messy Church is4th June (and every 1st Tuesday of each month)

at 3.30pmin Findon Village Hall.

All children and their grown ups welcome.

For more information please ringThe Rectory on 873601

So far this year we’ve met on four ofthe first Tuesdays of the month.During that time attendance has beenconstant with both our regular familiesand meeting some new ones.

Last month the subject was taken fromLuke 18:1-8. We had fun creating amarble run, prayer hands, Justice forAll banners, prayer flags for buntingand ‘I’m praying’ door hangers. Wethought about places we pray. Wedecorated crackers and biscuits withcream cheese and shaped vegetablesto eat after our meal.

Our shared meal was delicious withjacket potatoes, ham, cheese andbeans followed by fruit crumble.

This month we will be celebratingPentecost and making craftsillustrating wind and fire in reds,yellows and oranges.

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KJ ROBERTSProperty Maintenanceand Electrical services

Friendly locally based tradesman.Interior/exterior decorating, tiling,

flooring, bathrooms, kitchens,decking, patios, fencing

and any odd jobs.All Electrical work undertaken.

No job too small, Free estimates.Tel Findon 873913

mobile 07947233424Email jankevrob@aol.com

UNABLE TO TENDA LOVED ONE'S GRAVE

A service Tailored to yourRequirements and pockets,

we can do it for you.Findon / Worthing area

For a leaflet, more informationor to arrange an appointmentPlease call G. C. F. Services

Tel : 01903 873813 or 07785230913email : gcfgraves@aol.com

website : www.gcfservices.com

Art Classes For AllProviding a bespoke servicefor all abilities.

- Practice drawing skills- Explore different Media

Small social workshops in a home studioAbove all lots of fun, coffee and cakes!

Please contact Anthea:antheablackmore1@gmail.com01903 882226 / 07817 565472

28 Guildbourne Centre, Worthing(opposite Wilkinsons)

Beautiful, Affordable Jewellery & Gifts• Stunning sterling silver jewellery

• Contemporary titanium, steel& leather jewellery

• Unusual and unique gifts& greetings cards for all occasions

Tel: 01903 218994 www.sewsilver.com

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We open to visitors every Sundaythroughout the year. Lots of familiescome to visit the donkey and pony,and see all the guinea-pigs andrabbits, and lots of cats needinghomes.

We have a small charity shop open onSundays and everything in the shop isdonated by our supporters. During theweek we have a so many visitorsbringing in books, jigsaw puzzles andbric-a-brac, also dog and cat beds,toys, brushes and food when their dogor cat has died. One man rang thebell and gave me an empty egg boxwhich held an apple core and asked ifhe could go and give it to the pony ordonkey but, he left the gate openfollowing me down the garden. All thedogs went out and a neighbour rangme on my mobile to say there were alot of stray dogs out on the green.When I went out and they saw mecoming, they knew they were introuble and knew they were notallowed out, they all sheepishlyskulked back in. One visitor whomade me laugh this week, was theman who rang the bell and asked ifany of our animals would like abanana skin!

An elderly Lady being looked after bycarers took in a cat and every timethe carers asked her where the catcame from she said "Its mine, I hadher when I was a little girl". The Ladyrecently died, and we were asked totake the cat, a tabby, which possiblybelonged to someone in the

Poulters Lane area. The cat is notmicrochipped and could be partBengal.

Mary our old Turkey lays an egg a dayeach year from May until Septemberand sure enough we have lovely largewhite turkey eggs again this year.

from Stacey.

Paws Animal Sanctuary Findon15 The OvalFindon VillageWest SussexBN14 0TN01903 872 734 / 0790 447 6819We never use an ansaphone so keeptrying someone is always around.24hrs. 7days a week.www.pawsanimalsanctuaryfindon.co.ukRegistered Charity 1096231

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Dog friendly Holiday Home in FindonThe Haven @ Findon is a modern 2 bedroom bungalow in

Findon village that sleeps up to 4 people and is ideally situated forfamily and friends (and their dogs) visiting relatives,

attending weddings, parties or just wanting a weekend break or holiday.It is available on a self-catering basis from a minimum 3 night stay.

We are rated 'Excellent' on Trip Advisor and AirBNB.You can visit our website -www.thehavenfindon.uk or for

more details or enquiries phone Steve on 07590533892

CLIP CLOPSHoliday Accommodation

In Findon VillageLovely spacious self cateringaccommodation - sleeps two

Twin bedroom,Sitting room, Showerbathroom, lovely spacious sunlounge, Kitchen and garden.

Dogs welcome. Easy walk to localpub & shops or onto the downs.

Minimum stay 3 nights.Contact: Karen 07886650747

karmitage58@gmail.com

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION“Little Longmead” Findon Village

Sleeps 4 - Self Catering1 Double King Size, 1 Twin room, Bathroom

Kitchen, Lounge Dinning, Lovely ViewsOwn Enclosed Garden & Patio with

Garden Furniture and BarbecueOne Well Behaved Dog Welcome

Minimum Stay 2 NightsContact Ann: Tel - 07802507976Email - pamamm@talk21.com

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Catherine York

It is the second year for my new roses;planted in February 2018. I had acompetition with the seven plants webought and although I loved them all,strangely I gave first place to Rosa“Surrey” even though it had the leastscent. There is so much more toconsider than you first realise: viciousthorns, dead flower heads hanging on,weak stems unable to support largeflower heads, unsightly diseases, andflowering abundance.Rosa “Surrey” was charming anddelightful with profuse clusters of 40soft-pink 2” flowers, deepening towardsthe centre, with yellow stamens, andhealthy foliage. Each flower lasted 2weeks. The bush was never scruffy andthe petals fell cleanly. It was virtuallycontinuous from June to November, withexquisite deep pink buds and unusualwavy outer petals. I am training mine tobe a climber as seen at Kew Gardens.In its first year, Clematis “Samaritan Jo”grew fast and strong in early May. At 5’tall, large flower buds appeared and justas they began to open, it drooped. Itried watering but nothing helped. I cutoff the stem at the base as there weretwo more stems. The second strongestwas almost ready and then it toodrooped. Eventually, the third stem didflower with silvery-white, star shapedflowers, with a pale-green central stripeand edged and veined in purple, withpurple stamens; flowers so beautiful thatI had to give it a second chance.Year two came with the worry of ithappening again and it did! Just at itsmost vigorous it drooped. That year Iwas moving so I took the stems off the

trellis and cut everything down to groundlevel and erected a tripod in the tub tocollect any new growth. After the move,in early August the new growth came tolife and it flowered non-stop until wellinto November. It was spectacular andonce again I gave it another chance.Early in the third year, we re-potted itinto a much larger tub with morecompost below its roots and 2” over itstop growth. Sure enough the vigorousgrowth started early and then came thewilting stem. This time I knew it was notover-watering or under-watering; it wasclematis wilt. Immediately I cut off thewilting section to a healthy leaf axil. Idid it again when the wilt went furtherdown the stem. As soon as I sawanything drooping I cut it off. Thisworked so I never lost a whole stem.Years before, when I was growing 2Etoile Violette clematis, one suddenlydrooped and dying stems dangled fromthe pergola. I cut the whole plant backto ground level. Surprisingly, 2 monthslater it grew again and produced awonderful display at the end of the year.I have always followed the rule to plantclematis 2 inches further down than thesoil level in the pot, to protect the plant ifclematis wilt strikes. New growth comesfrom the stems below the ground. Itdoes not prevent the wilt but saves theplant to grow another day. I now knowthat fast action removing the wiltingstems brings that new growth forwardmore quickly, even in the same year.Last year, I met a man in the gardencentre admiring ‘Samaritan Jo’. “Isn’tthat the most beautiful flower you haveever seen?” I enquired. “I was just

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Village House HotelThe Square

Findon VillageBN14 0TE Village House

01903 873350facebook @Findonvillagehouse www.villagehousefindon.co.uk

Great RoastsServed Every Sunday

* Wood Fired PizzaEvery Tuesday Night

Mid Week Two Course Lunch MenuGrab a Qu i ck , De l i c i ous Mea l Mon - Fr i

£12-95

* Wednesday Thai Night:Fresh Home Made Curry Pastes, Unique Flavours,

Healthy Ingredients….Enjoy Our Thai Tapas Styled Starters Followed by

One of Our Fabulous Main Courses…. Only £16-95″

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Local news and events are posted on the Findon Village website

thinking that”, he replied. I told him myhistory with the plant and how I keptgiving it another chance. I thought itwould put him off but he picked up theplant and I asked, “Oh, you are going tobuy it?” and he replied, “Yes, based on

what you said.” So our jointappreciation of its ethereal beauty hadwon the plant yet another chance!

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Our May meeting was our Resolutionmeeting. After some lively debating wedecided to vote in favour of bothresolutions ‘A call against the decline inlocal bus services’ and ‘Don’t fear thesmear’. Although Findon has a regularbus service there has been a massivedecline in bus services, particularly inrural areas. A local bus service can helpalleviate loneliness and promote wellbeing which is what the WI is all about.Cervical screening saves around 5,000lives a year, yet attendance is at itslowest for a decade. The WI can raiseawareness of the importance of cervicalscreening.The competition was homemadebiscuits. Tricia’s shortbread stars andmy peanut butter cookies were the tastywinners. Recipes in our next newsletter.Our next meeting is Thursday13th June. Jean East will be coming togive a talk on Parham House &Gardens. Parham is one of thecountry’s finest Elizabethan Houses,complete with a Great Hall and Long

Gallery. The gardens are set in beautifulgrounds and include a Walled Garden,herbaceous borders, a glasshouse,vegetable garden and orchard. It’s allset for an interesting talk on somewhereso close to home.The next coffee morning at the villagecafe is Thursday 20th June from 10.30 –all welcome.Visitors are very welcome – we lookforward to seeing you.Paddy Winter - President

Visit our website –https://findonvillagewi.wixsite.com/mysite

- - -find us on Facebook -Findon Village WI for the latestinformation of our various groups

- - -email findonvillagewi@hotmail.co.uk

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Planning applications for Findon areunder the authority of South DownsNational Park and listed on the SDNPAwebsite (www.southdowns.gov.uk).Findon Parish Council (FPC) PlanningCommittee meetings are scheduledmonthly to consult on planningapplications received from the SouthDowns National Park Authority(SDNPA). Parish Consultation Letters(PCL) received from the SDNPA aredisplayed on the Notice Boards outsidethe newsagents and the Village Hall,and published on the FPC website(http://findon.arun.gov.uk) along withthe schedule of Committee meetingDates.

Please note that due to Findon Newspublication deadlines, someapplications may have already beenplaced before the Committee.Residents should check the NoticeBoards and FPC website regularly toview notices and meeting details.Any enquiries should be address to theFPC Clerk - 01903 877225.Since the last issue of Findon News,the following Planning Applicationshave been posted on the SDNPAwebsite:

Removal of existing conservatoryand erection of single storey sideextension34 School Hill Findon BN14 0TRRef. No: SDNP/19/02116/HOUS

Removal of conservatory andconstruction of single-storey rearextension, internal alterations toform annexe accommodation,construction of detached singlegarage, fitting of two rooflights toexisting roof.3 Steep Lane Findon BN14 0UFRef. No: SDNP/19/02102/HOUS

Construction of an outbuildingwithin the rear curtilage of theexisting property as an annexecomprising timber framed and cladelevations with a pitched tiles roof.Lyndene Findon Road FindonBN14 0RARef. No: SDNP/19/02034/HOUS

Removal of porch and rebuild withpitch roof in place of flat roof28 Beech Road Findon BN14 0URRef. No: SDNP/19/01963/HOUS

Demolition of existing dwellings andconstruction of 12 affordabledwellings with associated worksincluding public open space,access, parking and landscapingSoldiers Field House Soldiers FieldLane Findon Worthing BN14 0SHRef. No: SDNP/19/01876/

Proposed two storey and groundfloor extensions2 Maxwell Cottages Findon RoadFindon BN14 0RARef. No: SDNP/19/01871/HOUS

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Organised by Findon Church

Sunday 2nd June - Starting 11.30am

On Nepcote Green(By kind permission of Findon Parish Council)

BBQ & Drinks(Organised by Friends of Findon Church)

Use of Wattle House and Public Address System

We do have 10 teams but if there is anybody still wishingto play, (or you would be willing to help on the day)

please contactGraham on 07753 755889

and we will try to fit you into a team

Come up and enjoy a cuppaon our Village Green

After the Tournament approximately 4.30pm

Come along and listen to and sing along withthe band ‘Canticle’ from Worthing

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R J MaslinOf Worthing

* Traditional French Polishing ** Antique Preservation *

Modern & Antique FurnitureRestoration & Repairs

Tel: 01903 719879Mobile: 07743528139

JULIE JORDANProfessional Curtain Maker

and Interior DesignPhone for free estimates

01903 263823 / 07801687155Juliejordan100@yahoo.co.uk

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Help with all aspects of technology foryour home, mobile and business.PC/Laptop fix, Network setup,telephone, audio visual services

£40 call out with first fix and adviceNo fix, no fee. Findon Valley based.

25 years experience.Customer Service Like it Used To Be!

Please call Andy:01903 930850 or 07515 948096

Email: info@actechuk.com

RELIABLE WINDOWSFriendly, Local, Well Established

WINDOW CLEANERContact Chris for a quote

07780 687522chriswitten10@gmail.com

Window cleaning service offered Monthly, Bi-monthly or Quarterly

Soffits, Fascias, Guttering,Conservatory Roofs

** No Job Too Big or Small **Water Fed Pole System or

Traditional Window Cleaning

Email receivedSirs,I collected my daily newspaper, the sunwas shining, and the world seemedwonderful, if not a bit chilly.

I looked up at Greypoint House andadmired this listed building thatdominates the Square. It is in excellent

condition. I wondered why it hadcaught my eye, and realised that forthe first times for many months therewere no advertising signs.

Oh, if it was always thus.

Michael Drakeford

We have not heard of any reported crime this month.

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Sunday 2nd June(and every 1st Sunday of each month)

10.00amFindon Church

Uplifting ServiceWith music group”Canticle” from Worthing

All are very welcome

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I would like to extend a huge thankyou to everyone who supported ourCinnamon Trust Tea in the Gardenon Saturday 18th May, and especiallyJune for the use of her lovely gardenfor the third year running! We were solucky with the weather, enjoyingbeautiful sunshine yet again! Lots ofpeople and their doggies came alongand we had a really good time. Weraised an amazing £512 for theCinnamon Trust which was awonderful result. Without everyonedonating sale items, baking, sewing,buying raffle tickets and turning up onthe day, we couldn't do any of it. Sothank you all.

For those who don't realise just howmuch good the Cinnamon Trust does,I thought I would mention a factpublished in our latest newsletter. Inthe 12 months to March 2019 theTrust helped 140,226 people and155,626 pets!.

Please look out for our stalls at EastPreston Dog Show 16th June andFindon Village Dog Show on 6th July.Our next Cinnamon Trust Event is ourannual Cream Tea at Mike Solomon'shome on Saturday 17th August. Anyraffle prizes or saleable items alwayswelcome.

Maggie Martin

Saturday 14th SeptemberSheep Judging Starts - 9.30am

Car Parking - £5 per car

Tractor/Trailer Rides from North of Green and over the Downs

Pigs and Goats planned at Sheep End(Static display - not for judging)

Pony Rides on North Verge.

Volunteers always neededfindonsheepfair@gmail.com

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Findon Village preschoolOpen morning

The children and staff would like to invite you to an Open morning on

Wednesday 12th June and Tuesday 18th Junebetween 9.30-11.30am

to come along and see what we Play and Learn !We are looking to raise money for our New Building and

would like to show you what goes on !

Our Garden area has just been re designed by some of our parentswhich has enhanced the children’s play and learning

and we really need our new building to ensure we can continuethe same giving local children lots of fantastic learning experiences

for them to develop and grow !

Please contact us if you would like to come along Tel. 07762906911or just turn up.

Refreshments will be provided

Pre-school Leader Mrs Kim Fessey Parent Committee Chairman Simon Thwaites

Member of the Pre-school Learning Alliance.Registered and Inspected by OFSTED. Registered Charity no.1029483

Findon Parish Council Web siteplease check the web site for recent events or latest alerts at

http://findon.arun.gov.uk

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The Malaysian Tea CompanyFindon based & selling single

estate premium quality teas

grown in the Cameron Highlands since 1933Available now at Findon Post Office

Cameron Valley Malaysian TeasOne Kuala Lumpur or Two?

Tea Bags: These double-chamber black-tea bagsuse the finest Orange Pekoe tea leavesAlso available as Earl Grey and in other Fruit flavours.

Loose Leaf Black Tea: Available in bothOrange Pekoe & BOPF (Broken O P Fannings)

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Date Service Priest Laymoc Readings Readers /intercessors

2nd JuneEaster 7

Clapham10.00amSungEucharist

Colin Cox KathHutchinson

Acts16:16-34John 17:20-26

Sian Fletcher /John Hammond

9th JunePentecost

Patching8.00amHolyCommunion

Colin Cox tba Acts 2:1-21John 15:12-17

Dorothy Barber

16th JuneTrinitySunday

Patching10.00pmSungEucharist

Colin Cox IreneAdams

Romans 5:1-5John 16:12-15

Dan Banting /John Haskey

23rd JuneTrinity 1

Clapham8.00amEucharist

HelenaBuqué

Gal 3:23-endLuke 8:26-29

Dorothy Barber

Patching10.00amFamilyService

HelenaBuqué

As above

30th JuneTrinity 2

Findon09.30amParishEucharist

Gal 5:1, 13-25Luke 9:51-end

Last Tues of the monthNext Lunch 25th June

at Findon Village Hall. - £5. -Everyone welcome.

- All welcomeThe next Curry Nights at

The Tajdar RestaurantLadies - Monday 3 June at 7.00pmMen - Thursday 27 June at 7.15pm

Every Thursday during school term timeDifferent themes every week, Ages 12+ -5.00pm till 6.30pm at The Rectory Findon

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Local Freelance HairstylistWig Stylist & Wig Supplier

Hair & Wig services provided in the comfort of your own home

Call Rita on 07881 863271www.hairs2uworthing.co uk FB: Hairs 2u -Rita

Fully

Qualified

Fully Insured

FINDON SMALL WORKSBUILDING COMPANY

FLINTWORK SPECIALIST, BRICKWORK,RE-POINTING, PAVING & PATIOS,

EXTENSIONS, LANDSCAPING, FENCING.CALL PAUL

07939 210354 or 01903 872147

ALLCLEARGARDEN SERVICES

** Lawn Mowing **

** Hedge Cutting **

** Garden Tidy’s **

CONTACT: Wayne HardieTEL:- 07733105548

email: whardie09@btinternet.com

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Walking together in the Way of Christ and sharing His love with others

Sunday 2nd

Easter 7

08.00am

10.00am

10.00am

Eucharist at Findon Church

Worship & Praise Service at Findon Church

Sung Eucharist at Clapham Church

Sunday 9th

Pentecost08:00am

09.30am

Eucharist at Patching Church

Sung Eucharist at Findon Church

Sunday 16th

Trinity Sunday

08.00am

09.30am

10.00am

Eucharist at Findon Church

Family Communion at Findon Church

Sung Eucharist at Patching Church

Sunday 23rd

Trinity 1

08.00am

09.30am

10.00am

Eucharist at Clapham Church

Sung Eucharist at Findon Church

Family Service at Patching Church

Sunday 30th

Trinity 2

10:00am 5th Sunday Eucharist at Findon Church

www.findon-clapham-patching-churches.com

Findon Church - Holy Eucharist 10.00am TuesdaysMorning Prayer 9.00am Tue, Weds, Thurs, Friday

Messy Church - Findon Village Hall 3.30-5.45pm 1st Tues of month (term-time only).Light Lunch - Last Tues of month 1.00pm, Findon Village Hall (£5). @ 1pmAfternoon Plus - A varied social programme, 3rd Thurs of month at 2.30pm. Details on pew sheets or contact the Parish Office.Youth Group - Thursdays (term-time only), 5pm-6.30pm, Findon Rectory (12yrs +)Curry Nights - Ladies 1st Mon 7.00pm/Men last Thurs, 7.30pm at Tajdar FindonQuiet Time - at Findon Church. 2nd Monday of the Month.

Rev Helena Buqué, Priest in Charge and Ref Colin Cox, Curate

C/o The Rectory, School Hill, Findon BN14 0TR

Tel: 873601, findoncprectory@gmail.com

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Our Services: Free Valuations Insurance Valuations Silver & Gold Polishing Furniture Restorations Buy and Sell - New items weekly Silver and Gold Bought

01903 872205 / 07740 947847www.2thesq.co.uk / adamcollard71@yahoo.co.uk

Astracolour Photographic and Picture Framing(Eric Beadel L.M.P.A & Edward Beadel - Partner)

www.astracolour.co.ukWe specialise in Wedding photography and picture framing.

A full portfolio is available to view.Tel: for an appointment day or evening.

Copying and restoration of your old photo’sand instant passport photographs (4 for £8.00)

35 The Quadrangle, Findon Village Tel: 01903 877677

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The Village Hall websiteprovides contact and booking details as well as listings of forthcoming events

www.findonvillagehall.com

For all booking enquiries pleaseEmail findonhallbooking@gmail.com

Phone no: 07598 144802We aim to respond to missed calls within 48hrs.

Carpet Bowls Monday 14:30Lambstails (Term Time) Thursday 10:00 – 12:00Line Dancing Wednesdays 09:45Danceaholics Sunday 19:30Just Yoga Monday 10:30Tai Chi Friday 10:00 – 13:00You Yoga Tuesday 18:45Reduce Stress & Wednesday 19:30 Stiffness YogaParacise Wednesday 14:00

Circle Dancing 3rd 17th 19:10

Bead Magicians 18th 09:00Findon Downs WI 11th 13:45Gardens Association 28th 19:30Messy Church 4th 15:30Findon Village WI 13th 19.30Meditation 20th 19:30Tastevin 6th, 8th 19:00, 10:00Light Lunch 25th 12:00200 Club n/a 18:00

N/A

Art Class 29th 9:00

NB. Booking times quoted are not necessarily the event start times

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