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7 January 2006
• Blackthorns School finds the ‘X Factor’ • 100 years of fun at the fair •
• What grows during the winter? • Dentists take new robes to Uganda •
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at All Saints’
THIS CHRISTMAS we have just celebrated the
birth of Jesus Christ some 2000 years ago. But
apart from knowing where he was born and
something about who came to visit him, what
else do we know about this child and his
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January 2006 Page 5
The last witch of Lindfield
“IDLEHURST - A JOURNAL Kept in the Country” by John Halsham, published in 1898, was based
on life in Lindfield at the end of the 19th century. His trademark, it might be said, is disapproval of
progress. An exception is medicine, in which respect he takes a swipe at the backwardness of the
local people.
“All our cottage folk”, he says, “drink deep of medicine the year round; they rarely find
themselves in a state of health to which some sort of physic is not applicable. It is a normal state to
be ‘taking’ something; puffed patents, seas of ‘mixture’, pills, ‘iles’ [oils], liniments, powders, ever
pour from the little shop which combines pharmacy and ‘fancy goods’”.
Halsham says of his gardener, “Mr Bish was telling me the other day what a fine thing
turpentine is, taken internally – “painter-chaps, they takes a lot of it.” And then there is the popular
remedy of small-shot. When we are troubled, as we frequently are in Sussex after heavy courses of
pork and greens, with a feral indigestion; or when women suffer from what the doctors call globus
hystericus [the subjective feeling of a lump in the throat]; we at once diagnose “the raising of the
lights,” ...As the lights are supposed to leave their proper station and ascend the windpipe, the most
natural thing is to weight them down; therefore we prescribe sparrow shot - five or six to a dose,
say twice a day. Bish has an aunt who got through a seven-pound bag, and lives.” (Don’t try this at
home - lead and turpentine poisoning were
not discovered until after this period).
The practice of going to the local wise
woman for cures had not quite died out.
Halsham does not mince his words about old
Widow Blackman (her real name is unknown
because names in “Idlehurst” are changed).
“Through all kinds of religious cultivation,
from the Church Catechism of her childhood,
through the Calvinistic rule of her first
husband, the fervid Baptist zeal of her second
and third men, to the return in her eighth
decade to the Church, to the foreseeing care
and keen siege of intellect and devotion on
the Rector’s part, she has remained mean,
crafty, animal, base utterly. Now, but a poor
ghost of a witch, she is only credited with
power to wash away warts. ...If you want a
radical cure in a bad case, you must go to
Widda Blackman.”
If only Widda Blackman had left us her
life-story. We can only guess what she would
have said about John Halsham.
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HUSBAND AND WIFE team Jean-Claude and Margaret said: “Since our visit last year
Margaret Barrault, from All Saints’ Church, flew £25,000 has been raised and used to help with
out to Uganda on Sunday with an official robe the hospital staff salaries, procurement of drugs
made specially for the ordination of a new and fluids and the repair of one of the general
canon. anaesthetic machines. We also encourage and
The Lindfield church sponsors the training organise team visits of recognised professional
of ordinands in South Rwenzori Diocese and workers to visit and share in the work loads of
the director of Kagando Hospital, Rev Benson, their opposite number.”
will be installed as a canon of St Paul’s Diocesan Bishop Jackson said: “Thank God
Cathedral in Kasese together with 11 priests for our friendship with All Saints’ Parish and
and 16 deacons on December 4. His white for every form of support you are extending to
lightweight robe, made in Exeter, can be my diocese.”
washed instead of dry cleaned. In February 2006 it is planned that a local
Margaret Barrault is a dental practitioner in medical team including two surgeons will visit
Muster Green and her husband is Practice Kagando. If anyone wishes to contribute
Manager. The couple set up a modern dental financially towards this, please send donations
clinic at Kagando Hospital in 2000 and to: The Friends of Kagando, 10 Muster Green
established the registered charity Friends of North, Haywards Heath, RH16 4AG.
Kagando two years ago to assist the hospital
financially. During their stay the Barraults will
teach and work in the dental clinic.
Page 14 Lindfield Times
Heaven scent
THE FEW PLANTS that are brave enough to
flower at this time of year, deserve medals.
What champions they are - not only do they
provide a floral display but we are also
treated to the most uplifting of scents.
Daphne’s, some of which originate
from the hillsides of Nepal, have the
most intense perfume.This species
comes in a variety of forms, from squat
little mushrooms to leggy models.
Another winter fragrance plant that
also loves shade is Sarcococco. Don’t
be put off this evergreen just because it
is used extensively by car park
landscapers: it is fast growing and has a
wonderful scent. Long branches of Lonicera
fragrantissima, can be brought in for Christmas and
will fill the house with its fantastic perfume. Like the
sweet smelling Viburnam bodnantense, it is rather twiggy.
However, if planted at the back of the border or in amongst a mixed hedge, their sparse habit will
not be noticed. These plants need to be sited close to frequently used paths, the drive or doorways
so their perfume can be enjoyed to the full.
It is in deepest winter that we realise how vital hedges, trees and evergreen plants are to the structure
of our gardens.They form the bones from which the rest of the garden hangs. Box and yew hedging
present clean crisp silhouettes when iced with frost or dusted with snow. Hedges can screen unsightly
vistas, form arches, frame a view or simply enclose a space.They are the green architecture of the
garden. Fashionable since Roman times, topiary can introduce the elements of humour and individuality
into your outdoor space. Whether the garden style you favour is cottage, formal, or minimalist, the
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January 2006 Page 15
Leafy Lindfield
DURING THE EXHIBITION arranged in the King Edward Hall in November last year, to invite ideas
on the Village Plan, John Mason, a resident of Lindfield took an interest in the display of
photographs arranged by the Facilities & Attractions working group. One of the members of the
group, Alison Woodhead, chatted to him and learnt that he had come to Lindfield to live a few
years previously and had been so delighted with what the village had to offer that he felt the urge
to express his feelings in this poem.
There are two Newsagents, Hairdressers and gift shops of varying kinds,
Several nice Antique Shops where one can have good finds.
Tucked away, round the back, the Doctor’s can be found.
This is for those of us who, sadly, are not quite fully sound.
There are other shops and businesses to meet our every need.
And a beautiful Church, a House of God, where we can pray and plead.
I’m glad I moved to Lindfield, and made this place my home,
And, now I’ve found it and settled in, there’s no further need to roam.
John R Mason
30th October 2000
It will be noted that only a little has changed since the poem was written and it is the intention of
the Lindfield Preservation Society, of which Alison Woodhead is a Committee member, that
everything possible will be done to either keep it that way or if the need exists to enhance it.
Anyone interested in supporting the aims of the Society by becoming a member should contact the
Hon. Secretary, Alan Gomme on 01444 483086.
Contact Jean Piper (jeanpiper@onetel.com) on 01273 401026 – we look forward to you joining us.
Keeping Sussex
WA R M 190353
Welcomes visitors
and new members
Over Driven: Lead guitarist - Ben Wagget Year 6,
We are a friendly group of about 30 Singer/guitarist - James Ely Year 6, Bass guitarist - Daniel
members with varying interests meeting Ely Year 6, Drummer - Chandler Dawborn Year 5.
once a month on the 2nd Wednesday in the
Old Library, King Edward Hall. In addition to MUSIC IS an important part of life at
an interesting speaker there is time for coffee Blackthorns and no more so than when the
and chat and an opportunity to hear about school’s very own rock band, Over Driven,
forthcoming events both locally and around performed their first ever gig at the school on
the county. 9 December.
Entertaining parents and children alike the
Our programme for the next three months is: talented group played a number of well known
songs as well as a few of their own
11th January 10.00 am compositions - all in aid of Children in Need.
Mr. Reg Clark Training and Development Whilst listening to the band, the audience
Advisor, BAA, Gatwick munched cakes and in doing so raised over
£130 for the charity.
8th February 10.00 am According to one mum the atmosphere was
Mr. Kevin Crook The Flying Dr. Service electrifying as well as nostalgic - especially
when Over Driven strummed their version of
8th March 10.00 am the Deep Purple classic - Smoke on the Water!!
Mrs. Farrer-Brown History of Gardens in Lead vocalist and guitarist James Ely said:
South East England “This has been a fantastic opportunity for us.
We really got a buzz out of playing to the
For further information call 01444 483682 children and parents and we hope that they
Come and meet us – we look forward to enjoyed our performance. All I can say is it was
welcoming you. a brilliant day. I was gob-smacked when I heard
how much money we raised in just half an
hour. I'm looking forward to our next gig and if
it is anywhere near as good as this one then
we’ll be very happy.”
Let’s hope Over Driven’s CD will be out
shortly!!!
Page 26 Lindfield Times
Girl’s Football at Lindfield FC Juniors
SOMEBODY TOLD ME that football was first girls have done well individually.
played in Lindfield in 1899. Several girls have been selected to play for
Somehow it took nearly another hundred the School of Excellence teams run by Brighton
years before anyone thought about setting up & Hove Albion. Lindfield has also supplied
teams for the local youngsters. So, in 1995, players to representative teams for Sussex and
four local people started “Lindfield FC Juniors” the South East Counties.
starting with just one boy’s team. We also have international connections.
Not long after the Lindfield are firm
start, a girl’s team was friends with the
entered in the newly German girl’s club FFC
formed “Sussex Girl’s Montabaur (based near
Football League.” That Coblenz.) There are
team took the league regular exchanges
by storm and that was between the two clubs.
just the start of a long Lindfield visited last
list of achievements for Summer and Montabaur
the Lindfield girls. are next visiting
As our girls Lindfield at Easter with
The England Team at the European championships.
progressed through the their 12 year olds.
age groups, a Lindfield If anyone is interested
Ladies team was formed and this team too has in knowing more about girl’s football at
proved very successful. Lindfield, they should call John Greenfield on
From a small beginning, when we had two 01825 – 723794 ( a fax machine and
teams, there are now five teams including the answerphone are connected to that number.)
famous Ladies.This means that there are playing Recently women’s football received a boost
opportunities for all ages from 9 through to adult. when many of the matches at the recent
Lindfield girl’s teams have twice done the European championship were covered on
double of winning the league and cup national TV.
competitions in the same season.
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