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June/July 2020 COPTHORNE VE DAY 2020 IN PICTURES
Local contacts To add your organisation or change details, please
contact the Editor – copthornemagazine@gmail.com
Editorial COPTHORNE GETS ARTY AND CRAFTY!
At this time of isolation and social This issue’s cover features a lovely abstract
distancing, we need to continue to find background of a rainbow of hope against the
new, creative ways to show each other challenge of fighting the coronvirus! It was sent to us
Allotments Copthorne Village Association St John’s Church Office
generosity, kindness and community. by 7 year old Zara. She has also drawn a picture of
Burstow Parish Council 01342 841880 info@copthornevillage.org 01342 712063 admin@copthorne.org
www.copthornevillage.org Vicar - Revd Wim Mauritz Our recent focus for the Copthorne a nurse that was sent (along with a portrait) to a OT
Copthorne Archive magazine and church has been ‘Care nurse in Maidstone as part of Tom Croft’s Portraits for
Copthorne Village Association 01342 457064
Sue Snelling - 01342 713807 for Creation’, and we have chosen NHS Heroes venture. You can see the portraits on Tom
vicar.copthorne@gmail.com
copthornearchive@gmail.com Copthorne Village Badminton Club
Churchwardens sustainably sourced paper for this Croft’s Instagram and #portraitsfornhsheroes.
Ian Hornsby - 01342 714754
Copthorne Art Group David Hornsby - 07954 162319 edition.
Peter Chatfield - 01342 712010 Copthorne WI
Our cover also features Kim Rowland’s first prize
Monica Polley - 01342 713584
Sandy Ward - 01342 713076 Our connection with creation seems quilling entry in last year’s Flower and Produce show...
Copthorne Cots2Tots Treasurer
copthornewi@gmail.com Chris Phillips - 01342 712668
even more pertinent now. During rather apt as it too has a rainbow, and we all feel like
(parent & baby/toddler group)
PCC Secretary this lockdown many of us have we are in an ark after all the flooding this year and
Annabelle Mundy - 07732 335193 Copthorne Youth Football Club
Cathy Sexton - 01342 716813 rediscovered the value of outdoor now fighting the storm of the virus! And there is also a
cyfc.sec@gmail.com
Copthorne Carnival space and fresh air even more. Some picture of the the school gates decorated by children
Graham Casella - 01342 714291 Crawley Bridge Club Sunshine Preschool
of us are enjoying the blessing of soil from Fairway to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE
grahamcasella@gmail.com Helen Kent - 01342 719779 07963 501762
www.stjohnssunshinepreschool.co.uk
and the gift of being able to grow day. More photos are on our special spread.
www.copthornecarnival.co.uk
Fairway Infant School stjohnssunshine@hotmail.co.uk our own fruit and vegetables, hoping
We are sure that many of our readers will have got
Copthorne Chapel Head: Mrs. B. Davison our seeds will miraculously grow into
Worth Parish Council Worth Council the paints, crayons and needles & threads out and
www.copthornechapel.org.uk 01342 713691 spinach and carrots. Meanwhile, the
Offices, The Parish Hub, Borers Arms are getting creative with all the extra spare time.
Copthorne Consort Heatherley Cheshire Home air is cleaner over cities enforcing strict
Road, Copthorne RH10 3ZQ We’d be thrilled to receive pictures of
Sophia - 01342 712742 Volunteer Co-Ordinator 01342 713407 isolation and rivers are becoming less
all your creations! Just send them to
Tess Ashton - 01342 712232 clerk@worth-pc.gov.uk poulluted. The signs of Spring emerging
Copthorne Cricket Club copthornemagazine@gmail.com and
tess.ashton@LCDisability.org www.worth-pc.gov.uk have certainly been a comfort to many
Paul Smart - 07913 493974 we can add them to our next issue.
www.copthorne.play-cricket.com Jack and Jill Pre-School of us, as we contemplate our current
Registrar - 07756 577317 struggles. So we hope you are inspired In the meantime, and for the sewing
Copthorne Guides
(including Rainbows, Brownies, and
jackandjillregistrar@yahoo.co.uk
www.jackandjillcopthorne.co.uk
Hall hire to care for your own health, care for
your community and
bees among us, see page11 for the
government directions to make your
Rangers)
Copthorne Parish Hub care for creation as very own face covering out of old
Jo Wickes - 01342 716094 The Little House Montessori Nursery
Principle: Lisa Watkins -07938 524184 07853 653649 we walk through this clothes. We look forward to seeing
Copthorne Junior School Patrizia - copthornehub@gmail.com pictures of these too - the more
challenging time
Head: Mrs Joanna Francis Local Action Team - Vacant outlandish the better!!
Copthorne Scout Centre together.
01342 712372
Neighbourhood Watch - Vacant Copthorne Guide Hall
Copthorne Ladies Club Lesley Dawson - 01342 716590
N T C - TS Swiftsure
Margaret Payne (President)
Commanding Officer Stephen Gilbert Copthorne Sports and
01342 713826
01293 571533 - swiftsure@ntc.org.uk Community Association
Sheila Wilson (Secretary)
Chair Gary Palmer - 07837 399196 www.copthorne-sca.co.uk
01293 885675 / 07708704408
www.ntc.org.uk/swiftsure info@copthorne-sca.co.uk
Copthorne Ladies Stoolball Club bookings_csca@outlook.com
Peter Pan Playgroup
Tracey Price - 07961 887504
General Enquiries - 07745 255501 Copthorne Village Hall
Copthorne Players Waiting List: 01342 714692 Adele Ruddock - 07716864623
Jane Burr - 01342 712550 www.peterpanplaygroup.co.uk CVH.enquiry@gmail.com
Copthorne Scouts Probus Club of Horley & District www.copthornevillagehall.co.uk
Membership Secretary Derek Hanks - 01342 714411 Copthorne Junior School
Jill Creek - 07720 533875 www.probusclubhorley.org 01342 712372
joincopthornescouts@outlook.com
Royal British Legion Delmar Morgan Centre
Copthorne Silver Band Crawley & District Branch Secretary, Christine Cheesmur - 01293 881153
Sheila Feasey - 07889 681268 Michael Elliot 07791 778245
Fairway Infant School
Copthorne Table Tennis Club 01342 713691
Karen Lelliott - 01342 719069
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A prayer for all those affected Wim writes…
by coronavirus
Keep us, good Lord, under the WALKING IN FAITH, RESISTING FEAR
shadow of your mercy. AND CARING FOR THE VULNERABLE
OUR CHURCH CONTINUES TO Sustain and support the anxious, As we come to terms with Coronavirus COVID-19
A quarter of adults in the UK have watched or
environment, being fully present in your household,
respond by assisting those that are lonely and
be with those who care for the sick, many of us are wondering how to go about our your garden (if you have one). If you’re able to, go
BE ALIVE IN OUR HOMES listened to a religious service since the coronavirus
daily lives. A lot of us in Copthorne are staying at
isolated. The Copthorne Village Support Group
for a safe walk and observe nature. It is Spring and
and lift up all who are brought low; lockdown began, according to a recent (CVSG), a consortium of Worth Parish Council,
AND ONLINE that we may find comfort knowing
home, are working differently or starting home
survey. The survey of more than 2,000 people,
schooling. You may be wondering how you can
the blossom is appearing everywhere. Look at the
Sttrees
John’s Church and other local voluntary
and let God know about all the things that
that nothing can separate us from your commissioned
walk by fear,
in faith, resist the Christian
and supportaid agency
those who are organisations is providing a support network for
are on your heart.
Our public worship and social events Tearfund, found that a third of young adults aged those in Copthorne village during the current
love in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen. most vulnerable. Psalm 23, pandemic.
is a poem accredited to King David and
remain suspended until further notice. between 18 and 34 had watched or listened to an COVID-19 Many Copthorne residents
The firstor
online thing is that following
broadcast religious the advice
service, of experts
compared is well known for its encouraging words
have signed up to assist in this and it is truly brilliant and the
For the latest updates visit our website. –with
especially
CONTACT ADDRESS: one in five adults over the age of 55. One and
about washing our hands regularly towriter’s trusthear
see and in Godof so in many
the midst of life’s involved
volunteers greatest
In the meantime you can enjoy church self-isolating if we have keytuned
symptoms – is a really worries. He profoundly states that, ‘Even though I
St John’s Church Office (at the Church) Church Road, in five of those who have into services in in these activities and services. All these initiatives
services, prayer and other activities via Copthorne RH10 3RD (Mon, Wed & Thu: 9am – 2 pm) important place to start.
the past few weeks say they have never gone to walk in the darkest valley, I fear no
are enormously important since they are providing evil for you are
our church website, Facebook and One
church.wayAlso,
to avoid
one in being
twentytaken
haveby started
fear is turning
prayingour with me.’ These words offer hope
forums to remain socially, as well as spiritually,that even in our
ENQUIRIES: darkest fear God is with us.
YouTube channel. attention
during thetocrisis.
helping The someone. Is there
most frequent a person
subjects of in connected. All of us have experienced loss and
Church : 01342 712063 or your life,since
prayers or your the community,
lockdown has thatbeen
you could call on
family, Therechanges
many are manyover initiatives
the pastoffering
weeks;help
it isand
vitala
office.copthornechurch@gmail.com the phone and see if they’re okay?
friends, thanking God, frontline services, someone range of prayer suggestions and
therefore that we are encouraged in our faith activities to do at
copthornechurch.org Parish Hub: 07853 653649 or
unwell with
Perhaps theyCovid-19
can’t get and other
to the countries
shops – couldstruggling
you home. Perhaps the most simple
and grow in love for our community and with suggestion is to set
one
parishhub@gmail.com
with up
pick thesome
coronavirus.
groceries for them? Perhaps they are your
another.alarm clock at midday, to pause for moment
Vicar: 01342 457064 or
self-isolating and feeling and to pray the Lord’s Prayer.
vicar.copthorne@gmail.com Ever since the lock downlonely
here –atcould you put
St John’s Church Finally, I would like to encourage everyone in
Curate: 01342 717561 or something through their door?
we have been streaming our services and courses We are in this
Copthorne withtogether.
the ancient Let’sblessing
look afterfromourselves
the
curate.copthorne@gmail.com and our communities, gain courage from each
online
But viaelse
what copthornchurch.org.
can you do in times Asofwe remain at
uncertainty? scriptures: ‘The Lord bless you and keep you;
There
home,maywe be different
continue to ways to reflect, via
be connected to find
our asocial other,
the Lordand
make walk histogether
face shine in hope
on youand andfaith.
be
time
mediato platforms
pray, to connect
to help with
one your immediate
another, to pray for Every blessing!
gracious to you; the Lord turn his face towards
each other and to reassure each other that we you and give you peace.’ May we know at this
are not alone. Many small groups including youth time of change and isolation the Lord’s blessing
and children (enabled by parents) meet via video and favour upon our families, our children, our
conferences to join in with meetings and activities. grandchildren, our friends and may we in turn pass
on this blessing to our wider community.
Our wider village community also continues to
You can find
updates and enjoy
service at
copthornechurch.org
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Part of the Countess of
Huntingdon’s Connexion.
Photographs of the shoeboxes sent to Sierra Leone last Christmas
Since lockdown we have been busy has brought us all together at this
For more details please keeping in touch by phone, checking difficult time. They can be accessed on
phone 01342 713172 everyone is ok and getting all the help our website copthornechapel.org.uk.
copthornechapel.org.uk they need from family and friends.
Like all places of worship, we are of
Pastor Gordon Hamilton has been
course looking forward to opening our
busy sending out sermons, bible
doors once again and meeting each
readings and hymns, either by post or
other in person.
on-line, and we aim to study them at
10.30 am on Sunday mornings in our Our 198th anniversary should take
own homes. In fact, other chapels and place on the 14th July and it would be
churches of the Connexion have been lovely to celebrate in style if we are
following these ‘virtual’ sermons which able.
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The cubs and scouts have been doing at-home
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George’s day by joining in the clap to thank Some
Some of the Rainbows and Brownies have been sending photos to their leaders showing what they have been upto.
of the Rainbows and Brownies have been sending photos to their leaders showing what they have been up to.
the NHS wearing their scout uniforms.
All sections have been taking part in virtual
camping at home, a challenge started
by Northumberland Scouts which has now
spread around the world! Some have been
building dens in their homes to sleep in and
some have been sleeping in their gardens.
They have also been cooking a meal for
their family.
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If you would like to add your child to the waiting list for Scouting please visit our website Girlguiding Copthorne District (Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers) - Registered as a Charity: No 1033759
1stcopthorne.scoutsites.org.uk or contact us at joincopthornescouts@outlook.com or 07720 533875 For Volunteering Opportunities, Membership Information and Hall Bookings please contact us -
enquiries@girlguidingcopthorne.co.uk
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Copthorne Village Millennium Group
The Copthorne Archive, It seems likely that all the top fashion buyers will soon be adding these to
The Parish Hub, Borers Arms Road, their collections - the latest ‘must have’ this season will be the super cool
Copthorne RH10 3ZQ
facemask... and if you can make your own out of pieces of old cotton
CopthorneArchive@gmail.com
Facebook: The Copthorne Archive fabric you could cut a swathe ahead of the likes of McCartney or Prada!
Tel: 01342 713807 Here are the government guidelines for making a simple face covering
that, reassuringly, won’t be confused for anybody elses!
Sadly our exhibition ‘WARTIME COPTHORNE’
to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe had to be cancelled due to the coronavirus Sewn Cloth Face Covering
restrictions. However, thanks to the VE Day 75 committee who swiftly rearranged the proposed
programme of events, our village did celebrate the victory in true Copthorne style. Supplies needed to create
a cloth face covering are
displayed. The supplies pictured
include: one sewing machine,
Thanks are due to Heather he was up at 5 am mucking
one twelve-inch ruler, one pencil,
Morris, who was the only person out and 5 hours later he and
two six inch pieces of elastic piece of cloth measures ten a large needle or a bobby pin
to respond to our request in the Iris walked down the aisle at St
string, two rectangle pieces of inches in width and six inches in to thread it through. Tie the ends
April/May edition for wartime John’s.
cotton cloth, 1 sewing needle, length. tight.
memories.
By 3 pm he was back at work at 1 bobby pin, 1 spool of thread,
2. Fold over the long sides ¼ inch Don’t have elastic? Use hair ties
Heather provided a lovely the farm. “That’s how It was in and 1 pair of scissors.
and hem. Then fold the double or elastic head bands. If you
wedding photo of her parents those days” said Bert, “you had
Materials layer of fabric over ½ inch along only have string, you can make
Bert Foster and Iris Swatton who to work or you didn’t get paid”.
the short sides and stitch down. the ties longer and tie the mask
married in 1939. According to • Two 10”x6” rectangles of
The couple went on to have 9 behind your head.
the newspaper report of their cotton fabric
children and lived in a cottage
50th Wedding Anniversary, Bert Two six inch pieces of elastic
in Horne with no electricity, no • Two 6” pieces of elastic (or
was working at Sir Frederick or string are threaded through
running water and no mains rubber bands, string, cloth
Walker’s stables in Smallfield the open one-half inch hems
sewage. Life certainly was not strips, or hair ties)
and on the day of the wedding created on the left and right side
easy in those days.
• Needle and thread (or bobby of the rectangle. Then, the two
pin) ends of the elastic or string are
A selection of World War II photos will give a unique perspective or sent by post to The Copthorne • Scissors tied together into a knot.
and documents from the Archive of daily life in Copthorne in 2020 Archive, The Parish Hub, 4. Gently pull on the elastic so
• Sewing machine
was posted on our Facebook during this national emergency. Copthorne, RH10 3ZQ. that the knots are tucked inside
page on 8th May and, as usual, The top diagram shows the two the hem. Gather the sides of the
The Covid-19 pandemic has Copies of our book Copthorne,
was shared with the Friends of rectangle cloth pieces stacked mask on the elastic and adjust
changed the lives of every single the story so far are available for
Copthorne Old Photos page, do on top of each other, aligning so the mask fits your face. Then
one of us in so many different £10 - a very interesting read for
have a look. on all sides. The rectangle, lying securely stitch the elastic in place
ways. It’s been suggested anyone new to the village.
flat, is positioned so that the two to keep it from slipping.
Of course, we’re still collecting that we should record the
The Copthorne Archive CD - on ten inch sides are the top and
anything you would like to share highs and lows of coping with
sale for £5 - contains St John’s the bottom of the rectangle,
with us from any time in the past; the lockdown, the problems
Church Baptism Records 1877 to while the two six inch sides are
it could be a photo of your house experienced by those working
1887, and Marriage Records 1882 the left and right side of the
as it was many years ago, a through the pandemic, our fears
to 1916, plus many photos, maps, rectangle. The top diagram
newspaper cutting reporting a for today and for the future (not
plans etc not included in the shows the two long edges of
wedding at St John’s, your school to mention the worry that we
Copthorne book. the cloth rectangle are folded
report, an obituary, your family’s don’t have enough toilet rolls in
over and stitched into place to
memories of how Copthorne stock!). Proceeds from sales of books
create a one-fourth inch hem Pic of Marnie’s mask
was affected by the wartime and CDs help defray the cost of Tutorial
Contributions are welcome along the entire width of the top
restrictions, what clubs and running the Archive room. 1. Cut out two 10-by-6-inch
either digitally or on paper; and bottom of the rectangle.
organisations you belonged to, rectangles of cotton fabric. Use
and could be in the form of The bottom diagram shows the
etc, etc. tightly woven cotton, such as
a diary, an essay, a page or two short edges of the cloth
“COVID-19: COPTHORNE IN a single sentence, a drawing quilting fabric or cotton sheets. rectangle are folded over and
LOCKDOWN” or a photo - just something to T-shirt fabric will work in a pinch. stitched into place to create
capture this strange time in Stack the two rectangles; you will a one-half inch hem along the
The Copthorne Archive isn’t just sew the mask as if it was a single
Copthorne. Contributions can be entire length of the right and left
about recording what happened piece of fabric.
anonymous if wished. sides of the face covering.
in our village in the past, it needs
to be about recording events in This is an ongoing project and A close up of the two rectangular 3. Run a 6-inch length of 1/8-inch
our lifetime for future generations contributions can be posted pieces of cloth needed to make wide elastic through the wider
and here’s your opportunity to on Facebook, emailed to a cloth face covering is shown. hem on each side of the mask.
be part of a new project, which copthornearchive@gmail.com These pieces of cloth have been These will be the ear loops. Use
cut using a pair of scissors. Each
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The village celebrated
throughout the day with
socially distanced tea
Although lockdown parties on their front lawns
meant we could not and a sing along at 9pm to
‘We’ll meet again’!
celebrate on the
village green,
COPTHORNE VE DAY 75
CELEBRATIONS still
took place on our
doorsteps!
Thanks go to the Copthorne Silver
Band who played the Last Post and
the Reveille before and after the 2
minutes silence, from locations around
the village so we could all hear.
Fairway School
Here are some
Westway
photos of
Brookhill Road the amazing
decorations around
Two pairs of brothers and sisters the village -
Delmar Morgan
from Copthorne Scouts and Guides Centre taken by the VE
raised the flag on the village green Day Committee
and at Scout HQ.
Village Green
Scout HQ
Copthorne Magazine - July 2020 13
We want to emphasise that all
Covid-19 & The Copthorne The initiative went live on 4th April,
after much risk assessment and
Meanwhile, as well as offering
information, our team of volunteers, contacts are treated with the
Village Support Group (CVSG) understanding of health and other
regulatory considerations.
58 at last count, are out on the front
line providing practical support. From
utmost respect and dignity and that
privacy is guaranteed. We are GDPR
shopping and prescription collection compliant; we want nobody to have
The telephone number used is the
to finding a tradesmen, as long as a any fear of contacting us over a
Worth Parish Office number in the
It was in January this year that the 15th, only 10 days after our Prime Church when it had to close the request does not involve us needing concern about their circumstances.
Hub which, by committing some
Chinese Centre for Disease Control Minister was admitted to intensive church and create on-line services. to enter a home we will try and help We simply want to help.
of the funds made available to us,
& Prevention published an article care and coinciding with 90% of with most matters, even if that turns
On the 13th March the Worth Parish we were able to link to a 24 hour When we began the group we
stating that an unknown virus, being European flights being cut from out to be nothing more than being a
Council met and discussed its ‘manned’ call answering service could only estimate the demand
a cause of pneumonia, had been service. April 9th was when the UK reassuring and regular voice on the
response to the situation. It identified operated in the UK, who could take for our support. Whilst we knew that
identified on 21st December 2019. saw the highest number of a single telephone or email/media platform
that the office and South room were any enquiry and direct it into the we have a higher age profile in the
day’s reported deaths. The provision for anybody with hearing difficulties.
The World Health Organisation likely to be closed and therefore inbox of the on-duty volunteers. The village than the UK mean, we were
of Personal Protection Equipment volunteers then immediately call We have established contacts in also aware of the strong support
(WHO) were advised of the spread meetings and usual working practice
becomes the focus for our media, back the client if they can deal with our local shops and pharmacy, the network that exists because of our
of the disease by humans in Wuhan, had to cease. Before ceasing usual
followed by testing numbers and the enquiry, and if not a volunteer doctors surgery and police and are ‘villager’ culture. We recognise
China on 31st December and by practice, it determined to support
support for the Care Home sector. is allocated to the client to either members of the Mid Sussex Voluntary that the support needed for some
January 20th this year, were reporting local support initiatives, both here
cases in Japan, South Korea and On 19th April an icon was created and in Crawley Down, addressing manage the specific situation Action Group, a local authority may be for a sustained period and
Thailand. when Captain Tom Moore captured Covid-19 issues and pledged fast or, if asked for, provide on-going sponsored collective enabling the perhaps longer than circumstance
the nation’s heart and mood, having track access to funding for correctly continuous support and contact. sharing of best practise and speedy may allow for current supporters,
On January 29th the UK’s 1st two We have a large pool of volunteers signposting of referrals to both Mid such as if infection levels rise locally
raised over £30m by walking around constituted organisations.
cases were reported and the enabling us to match skills to the Sussex and West Sussex Councils. We or lockdown eases meaning a return
his garden. It was his 100th birthday
concept of 14 days quarantine A small focus group was formed client’s needs and location. are in contact also with Healthwatch to work and a change in habits and
on Thursday 30th, belated best
introduced on a selective basis. The involving myself, our Vicar Wim West Sussex, a voluntary action commitments for those currently
wishes Captain Tom. We also created a Resource
very next day the WHO declared a Mauritz and Gwyn Cheesmur, group collating issues that might caring.
global health emergency. On 20th April, US oil prices collapsed, representing a collective of Centre of information enabling
require attention by the Health and
going below nil value for the first representation from across the the volunteers to handle most CVSG is not here only for the
By late February, Europe was seeing Care providers in the county.
time in history, while elsewhere in village. types of requirement and detailing lockdown, we have built a
a surge in confirmed cases and where referrals should go if an I guess our biggest concern since sustainable model and whilst it was
the world countries begin to relax
Britain learnt of its first citizen death, During the next few days a plan was issue is beyond our scope and going live is whether our launch never our intention to replace family
restrictions as their R rates (infecting
a traveller on a cruise ship. Fear created utilising the connections capabilities. This information is actually caught all of those that and neighbour arrangements or the
less than 1 other individual) reduce
concerning the rate of transmission and resources available to us locally. available to anybody by accessing might need help. So, in late April NHS responder scheme, we intend
alongside the number of deaths.
and economic consequences Worth Parish Council made funds the copthorne.org page; useful we undertook a relaunch with a to be here if needed into the future,
fuelled a collapse in share values, April 22nd sees the State of Missouri available to the CVSG and further information, or by going to the the refreshed poster campaign and until in fact an Exit from measures is
with markets seeing falls not seen announce an intention to sue China people were invited onto a Steering Facebook CVSG open group and leaflet drop supported by local food achieved.
since the financial meltdown in 2008. whilst in the UK a Covid-19 Vaccine Group which initially met frequently looking at the files available there. delivery providers and promotion
trial begins. (Source of information in to get matters mobilised, but now via other organisations’ message
Finally may I thank, on behalf
During early March the UK continued
the above is a British Foreign Policy meets once a week. Zoom was The files contain useful data
boards and activities. Our shout out
of the whole village, the team
to see reported and confirmed case
Group Publication). heavily used. regarding supermarket opening
this time was to ask the wider village
of volunteers who stepped
numbers rise rapidly and in mid- times and special arrangements,
community to encourage those who
up to the challenge. You are
month the Chancellor announced Meanwhile in Copthorne, It was obvious that we needed pharmacies and other useful
might feel are vulnerable to call us.
all a credit to our village.
the largest suite of support packages to recruit volunteers and make numbers as well as links and details
We have plenty of support available
Many thanks and stay safe
for employees, workers and whilst watching global and national the village aware of the support of council community support everybody.
businesses seen outside wartime. developments on a daily basis, the available and so campaigns and the longer the measures exist
services. We have listed a few of the
On the 19th March China reported village community had, at an early were undertaken focused at first the more it is likely that support and Councillor Trevor Hodsdon
most useful links and numbers at the
‘ZERO’ local infections, just about stage, begun to mobilise itself in on getting enough volunteers to contact will be needed. 29/04/2020
end of this article.
3 months after reporting its first anticipation of what was to come. enable us to go live as soon as,
case. 4 days later, the UK went into It was already looking out for its and to ensure we could carry
most vulnerable. The village’s strong Useful Contacts:
lockdown. out a leaflet drop to all dwellings
On March 26th the Prime Minister
connection with its unique identity within the Copthorne boundary. COVID 19 – ARE YOU COPING? Any Covid-19 related
and community togetherness at matters: www.westsussex.
and the Health Secretary tested times of need and celebration, was
An undertaking involving over 2000
locations. The church offered us a DO YOU NEED HELP? gov.uk/community -hub-
positive and the Thursday NHS at the fore, evidenced by activities dedicated page on copthorne.org covid-19
clapping at 8pm began. on the Locals Facebook site and the and the admin of Facebook Locals
establishment of support networks If you are in ‘SELF-ISOLATION’ feel vulnerable email: socialcare@
April sees the number of cases were also very supportive in helping
such as instigated by St John’s westsussex.go.uk
worldwide exceed 2 million, on the us launch. and need help please call your Mental Health for the young:
COPTHORNE VILL AGE SUPPORT GROUP youngminds.org.uk
FOOTCARE
Our aims were and remain; in a • Open up communication
safe and controlled manner to: channels Foodbanks:
on 01342 713407 www.trusselltrust.org
• Support the Copthorne • Liaise with community groups & In the comfort of your own home
Community through the critical residents to identify needs and The Copthorne Village Support Group (CVSG), has been established through the Sussex Mental Health
Lynda Handyside co-operation of Worth Parish Council, St John’s Church and other local voluntary organisations. helpline: 0300 5000 101
period of the spread of Covid-19 seek assistance MAFHP, MCFHP
With help from local residents we aim to provide a support network for those in Copthorne
• Provide a focal point for those • Produce a strategic plan for
Registered memberof the British Association
of foot health professionals village who are particularly vulnerable during the current Covid 19 pandemic. Domestic Abuse Support:
in need and to offer advice, facilities, communication Are your feet complaining of corns, thick 0808 2000 247
toenails, calluses, ingrowing toenails, This initiative supplements the NHS Responder Scheme.
support or assistance and volunteers that can assist verrucae? Rivermead Pharmacy:
statutory bodies and emergency If you require further information about CVSG go to: www.copthorne.org
• Identify resources 01342 717828
services, should such need arise Call 07813094395 and find the “Copthorne Village Support Group” page.
Facebook/footcare in your home
Or email councillor Trevor Hodsdon: Trevor.hodsdon@worth-pc.gov.uk CVSG: 01342 713407
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May 2020
PHONE ANSWERING SERVICE
Telephone calls to the Parish Council Office are will be emailed to the relevant organization, and
NEWSLETTER - May 2020
currently being dealt with via an answering someone will call you back.
service. You will be asked if you wish to contact
the Council, or the Copthorne Village Support
Group. Once your details have been taken, these
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
There is a saying going around on social media - For those young people whose exams have been Parish Councillor Contact Details
we are not in the same boat; we are weathering postponed or cancelled, please try not to worry.
the same storm - which I think is very apt in the All your friends are in the same situation, and To assist compliance with data protection, any email contact regarding Council matters, should be
current circumstances. The Covid-19 pandemic your teachers will be doing their utmost to help made via the email addresses listed below:
and subsequent lock-down is affecting people and advise you once you are back at school.
in different ways; some are coping fine with the For those applying to university, there is lots of Crawley Down Ward
restrictions, others are not managing so well. information and guidance on the UCAS website. Elaine Anscomb elaine.anscomb@worth-pc.gov.uk 01342 715213
Phillip Coote Phillip.coote@worth-pc.gov.uk 01342 713443
By this I mean not the general irritants of not One of the heartening and moving things for
being to get eggs or flour, but dealing with issues me has been the way the community has come Alex Cruickshank Alex.cruickshank@worth-pc.gov.uk 01342 714328
relating to lack of social contact - not being able together to help each other, neighbours helping Les Flanagan Les.flanagan@worth-pc.gov.uk 07763 121124
to see children or grandchildren, not being able one another, volunteers helping the most Ian Gibson Ian.gibson@@worth-pc.gov.uk 01342 716790
to go the coast to enjoy the sea and sunshine, vulnerable, people looking out for each other. John Hitchcock John.hitchcock@worth-pc.gov.uk 01342 716831
not being able to attend that club, or play that On my daily exercise people are talking together Chris Mayor Chris.mayor@worth-pc.gov.uk 07710 039277
sport. This is especially difficult for those who live from a distance, encouraging each other and
Kerry Scott Kerry.scott@worth-pc.gov.uk 01342 712213
on their own. If you are in this situation, please exchanging ideas of ways they have adapted to
do not hesitate to contact the Copthorne Village get us through this difficult time. Roger Webb Roger.webb@worth-pc.gov.uk 01342 719029
Support Group, details of which are below; there
I would like to say a big thank you to the shop Copthorne & Worth Ward
is always someone who can help.
staff in the villages; they have been fantastic
Graham Casella Graham.casella@worth-pc.gov.uk 07710 019516
My own children (and grandchildren!) are grown ensuring we have what we need and doing a very
up now, but I do think about those parents who difficult job especially in the early days of the Tony Dorey Tony.dorey@worth-pc.gov.uk 07802 359123
are facing the difficulties of not only working lockdown. Andrew Dymond Andrew.dymond@worth-pc.gov.uk 07834 486098
from home but trying to keep their children Trevor Hodsdon Trevor.hodsdon@worth-pc.gov.uk 07771 810220
Together we will get through this, hard as it is at
entertained and educated whilst doing so. Do not Bob King Bob.king@worth-pc.gov.uk 07851 332918
the moment.
be too hard on yourselves; spending family time Chris Larkin Chris.larkin@worth-pc.gov.uk 01342 714350
together is to be treasured. Elaine Anscomb, Chairman Eddie Lord Eddie.lord@worth-pc.gov.uk 01342 714905
Chris Phillips Chris.phillips@worth-pc.gov.uk 01342 712668
COPTHORNE VILLAGE SUPPORT GROUP Mid Sussex District Councillor Contact Details
Copthorne & Worth Ward
St John’s Church is co-ordinating the Covid-19 them on 01342 713407; more information can be
support in the village. If you are self-isolating, found at copthornechurch.org. Thanks to all the Chris Phillips Chris.phillips@midsussexgov.uk 01342 712668
are in one of the vulnerable categories, or just volunteers giving up their time to help others. Vacancy
need some help and support, you can contact
Crawley Down & Turner Hill Ward
WORTH PARISH COUNCIL Phillip Coote Phillip.coote@midsussex.gov.uk 01342 713443
Ian Gibson Ian.gibson@@midsussex.gov.uk 01342 716790
At its meeting on 16th March, the Parish Council
Roger Webb Roger.webb@midsussex. gov.uk 01342 719029
decided to suspend all Council meetings until The Annual Council Meeting scheduled for 4th
further notice. An emergency protocol was May has been cancelled. This is the meeting at West Sussex District Councillors Contact Details
agreed, which can be viewed on the website which the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the
worth-pc.gov.uk, to ensure the efficient ongoing Imberdown Ward
Council are elected for the coming year, plus
management of the Council. Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of Committees. Heidi Brunsdon Heidi.brunsdon@westsussex.gov.uk 01342 327200
There are no plans at present to hold virtual This may be held later in the year; in the Worth Forest Ward
meetings; if this changes, information will be meantime the current Chairmen/Vice Chairmen Bill Acraman Bill.acraman@westsussex.gov.uk 01444 400079
published on the website and on noticeboards as remain in post.
usual. Parish Council Officers
Office staff are working from home. Shane, the
The Annual Parish Meeting or Electors meeting Copthorne groundsman is doing his rounds as Clerk Jennifer Nagy clerk@worth-pc.gov.uk
scheduled for 6th April was cancelled; this may usual whilst observing social distancing and Finance Officer Ellen Smith rfo@worth-pc.gov.uk
be held later in the year. enhanced hygiene precautions. Assistant Clerk Tracy Cruickshank astclerk@worth-pc.gov.uk
COUNCIL PLAY AREAS The Council Offices are currently CLOSED to the public.
Acting on Government instruction, the play areas including the skate ramp, have been closed. Worth Parish Council, First Floor, The Parish Hub, Borers Arms Road, Copthorne, West Sussex, RH10 3ZQ
at Westway and Copthorne Recreation Ground, Please do not try to access these facilities. Tel: 01342 713407 www.worth-pc.gov.uk
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18 Copthorne Magazine - June 2020 Copthorne Magazine - July 2020 19Pre - School Co r n e r
Flower and Produce Show The next Flower and
A village tradition
Produce show is due to
Peter Pan Playgroup be held on Saturday 26th
September. The format
may change according
Well it’s time to start thinking Going back as far as my
to restrictions but why not
ahead about this year’s Flower grandparents there was a Flower
get prepared!
and Produce Show in September. and Produce Show in the village
With great sadness, we had to temporarily
say goodbye to most of our children on
The Spring term at the Coach House
Nursery concluded fairly strangely as
Wednesdays There are many different classes
to enter . . . baking, photography,
hall. My grandfather would help
my uncle (Stanley Relf-Arnold) to
Classes for Flower and
Produce Show 2020
20th March due to the current climate. we, along with other settings, schools 1:30-2:30pm craft, vegetable growing, Lego
building and more. I think it is nice
prepare his fruit and vegetables
ready for showing. My mother Best Autumn Photograph
However, Peter Pan has managed to and nurseries had to close our doors
remain open so far for a small number and say goodbye to normal nursery life
(term time) to join in something that has been tells me that any produce that
Best Painted Stone
of children with key worker parents,
providing a safe and happy environment
for a while. Each and every one of us
felt an enormous sense of sadness at
at Copthorne a village tradition for so many years. was ripening too quickly, or
blooming too early would be Best Lego Model of a Car
Parish Hub
For the last six years I have
filled with fun activities. the thought of not seeing our pupils for hung on strings down the garden
entered the craft section as it’s Best Song Title on a Plate
an unknown amount of time but knew well to hold them back ready for
We’ve also been keeping in touch with all something that appeals to me,
that, ultimately it was the right thing to A great place to meet new people the show. Best Model using an Eggbox
our parents by email sharing a resource but if you have green fingers,
do in order for us all to stay safe. if you have just had a baby or have are artistic, or are a whizz in the I can remember as a little girl
pack providing activities, tips and Best Flower Arrangement in
inspiration to enable them to support their
a toddler/pre-schooler that likes to kitchen there will be something the thrill of entering the hall after
So began a new way of teaching and a Kitchen Utensil
child’s learning at home during this difficult
play! Come and have a chat and that you can enter, and I heartily judging to see if my uncle had
learning! We very quickly decided that it
time. We will also be working with the
a coffee and let your child enjoy encourage you to do so. won any certificates or cups, Best Floral Buttonhole
was extremely important for us to stay in
relevant schools to support the transitions
socialising with others. which he did on a regular basis.
close contact with our children and their At last years show I entered a Best Cake including a
to school in September. parents so they didn’t feel on their own • Separate baby area with mats model of an owl made of junk, The classes are shown here so - Vegetable
When lockdown is eased and when it or forgotten. We set up different ways of and baby toys and a bible story picture using although this year we don’t yet
is safe to do so following government keeping in touch and establishing some any medium (I used the quilling know if it will be able to go ahead Best 4 Homemade Rock
sort of online learning so the children • Wide range of toys & activities Cakes
guidelines, we are hoping for some kind of method). I was lucky enough to or what format it may take - why
normality to resume. If you are interested could continue to benefit from our win two first prizes. not keep the tradition going and
• Baby weighing scales Best Basket of Homegrown
in a place for your child in September, Summer term curriculum. give it a go?
Garden Produce
please visit our website for more details In Pippins and Acorns class the children • Outdoor play area with ride-on
You never know you may enjoy
and either complete the online registration receive daily stories, songs and fun toys/playhouse The Heaviest Potato
yourself, and at the same time
form or email us. activities from their teacher, all delivered bring enjoyment to those around
• Song time Best Homemade Jar of Jam
Open term time for children aged 2 to via video recordings. you. Remember all classes are
Suggested donation £2.00 per child. Best Homemade Jar of
school age, Mon-Fri, 9.15am-3.15pm, In Oaks class the children have begun open to children as well as
with the option of an early start from either For more info, contact Annabelle adults. Chutney
their literacy topic and watch videos
8.45am or 9am, 30 hours free entitlement of their teachers talking about letter on 07732 335193 Kim Rowland
available for eligible working parents of sounds and reading stories as well as
3-4 year olds or 15 hours free entitlement some live chats each week. A re-opening date will
available for children aged 3 years+ and be put on the Copthorne
eligible 2 year olds. Optional lunch clubs It’s been a steep learning curve for us Locals FaceBook page
all but we are so very proud of how the
are available each day until 1.15pm. as soon as it is safe to
children, their parents and our staff have
Stay safe. risen to the challenge!
re-open.
We hope
we can all
get back
to nursery
soon but
for now are SCOOP THE POOP!
glad that we One of our readers has written to
can keep
us concerned about the continual
our children
issue of dog poo
engaged
and happy!
in our village.
We’d like to urge
every dog owner
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It’s difficult to write in such unprecedented the public alike. This will also be held online through
times, where we worry for our family, friends and Zoom and we will share more details through our Coronavirus update from Copthorne Sports & Community Assocation Ltd,
neighbours and don’t know what the next day website at copthorneplayers.co.uk and also on our Copthorne Jubilee Pavilion and Sportsfield
will bring, or indeed where the ending of this social media pages once we have confirmed the
current crisis may be. We should have been well details. Here’s a wee update on what the CSCA are doing: The Pavilion itself remains closed & I know that our
into our rehearsals for our upcoming production super hirers are encouraging, training & helping
Some amazing news before we sign off - we have Our KGV Sportsfield is looking good and I thank
of Sweet Charity, which was due to be performed their regular customers via online virtual links. If you
recently secured a Patron for our community Paul Buckle for carrying out urgent grass cutting &
at Lingfield College in July. Regretfully, due to haven’t got their details, do ask us for them.
drama society. We are pleased to announce field maintenance work. No cricket was planned
everything going on at the moment, our committee here this summer due to our plans to renovate Our Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.
Copthorne local, superstar and London’s Evan
took the decision to postpone our activities for the the cricket square, which should go ahead as com/copthorne.sca/
Hansen in the hit show Dear Evan Hansen - Sam
remainder of the year, which included any shows, timetabled. Stoolball is on hold due to the Covid-19
Tutty - has agreed to join us, becoming an Website: http://copthorne-sca.co.uk/
rehearsals and social events. That said, the safety of crisis. We are also planning & working hard in the
ambassador for Copthorne Players, supporting the
our members and the local community will always background to maintain the high quality of our Email: info@copthorne-sca.co.uk
local arts and helping us develop our group as we
take the highest of priorities and we hope to return football pitches with the Spring seeding & fertilising Compiled by Helen Reeves, Chairlady, Working
continue to grow year-on-year. We are thrilled to
to the stage in the near future! booked in at the beginning of May. Committee, CSCA Ltd
be working alongside Sam and can’t wait to further
We are extremely proud to still be supporting our build our relationship going forward.
local community in Copthorne and the surrounding
Chocolate and Raisin Cookies!
We celebrate 50 years of Copthorne Players this
Method
areas. Members of Copthorne Players have been
year. We were due to be holding an event on the
supporting local efforts alongside the Copthorne
Village Green to celebrate this in July which has
Village Support Group. Members have been
now also been cancelled. We are investigating 1. Turn oven on to 180˚.
manning support phone lines and visiting the
other ways in which we can celebrate this Get baking with 2. Grease 2 large baking sheets with butter or margarine.
vulnerable and those in need within the village,
collecting some shopping and still giving them
milestone and will of course let everyone know Merry’s special 3. Put the sugar and butter/margarine into a large bowl.
some social support where safe to do so.
once we have finalised our plans!
lockdown cookie Beat briskly until light and creamy.
On Friday 8th May, we were also proud to support
We still don’t know what the future holds but we recipe! 4. Break the egg into a small bowl and beat well. Then
certainly anticipate returning to the stage at the
VE Day in the Village, with many of our members add to the mixture in the large bowl.
earliest possible opportunity and bringing our
joining the national sing-a-long of Dame Vera
community together, once it’s safe to do so. You Ingredients: 5. Sift the flour into the large bowl and stir until the
Lynn’s ‘We’ll Meet Again’, singing from their mixture is smooth. Stir in the raisins and half the
can keep up to date with all our events online Makes 12 large cookies
doorsteps! We’re sad we couldn’t all be together at chocolate chips.
through our social media. In the meantime, please or more smaller ones
this time as planned but were more than happy to
stay at home and stay safe. 6. Put a heaped teaspoon of the mixture on the baking
support in any way we could! 100g butter or
Ross McLennan Co-chairperson, Copthorne Players margarine sheet. Use the rest of the mix to make 12 large or more
Our committee are still meeting regularly through smaller cookies.
Zoom, making use of all the technology available Copthorne Players - Facebook 100g caster sugar
to us. Looking to the future, we plan to hold our @copthorneplayer - Twitter 7. Use a fork to flatten each cookie and gently press the
@copthorneplayers - Instagram/YouTube 1 egg remaining chocolate chips into the cookies.
AGM in late May, which is open to members and
175g plain flour 8. Bake for about 10-15 minutes until they’re a golden
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