April Issue TEST 2020

ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES United Benefice of Rogate with Terwick & Trotton with Chithurst Local Authority Councillors Revd Edward Doyle (821576) West Sussex CC and [email protected] Chichester & District Council Benefice Safeguarding Officer: Rita Harrison-Roach (818339) Dr Kate O’Kelly (07979 522299) [email protected] [email protected] Churchwardens - Rogate Ann Arnold Rogate Parish Council (813817) www.rogateparishcouncil.gov.uk Churchwardens - Terwick (821504) Bridget Nixon Chairman: Steve Williamson Churchwardens – Trotton & Chithurst [email protected] (890225) Sasha Boam (818453) Vice Chair: Elizabeth Brown Brian Hardy (01428 741411) [email protected] (01428 724545) Clerk: Debbie Harknett (300576) USEFUL CONTACT INFORMATION [email protected] Trotton with Chithurst Parish Council Rogate C of E County Primary School (821329) www.trotton-with-chithurst.org.uk Head Teacher: Chair: Nobby Stiles (813666) David Bertwistle darren.stiles@trotton-with- [email protected] chithurst.org.uk Head of School: Steph Garwood Office Manager Polly Strike Clerk: Neil Ryder (813653) Business Manager Jane Wilkinson [email protected] [email protected] Rogate Village Hall Committee Rake Village Hall www.rogatevillagehall.weebly.com www.rakevillagehall.co.uk Chair: Susi Batty (821808) Bookings Secretary: [email protected] Debbie Jelly (07900 983 393) Vice Chair: Brian Allison (818338) [email protected] [email protected] Tandem: (813962) Secretary: Mairi Rennie (818204) Local Police – Midhurst Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9NB [email protected] Treasurer: Chris Bleasedale (821400) [email protected] Monday to Friday from 10am until 2pm Bookings: Ann Hart (821347) 101 or 01273 470 101 [email protected] [email protected] Rogate Village Website https://rogatevillage.net

Regular Village Events Monday Little Angels Village Hall 9.45 - Harriet 01730 821311 [email protected] Jiggy Term time only 11.30am Heslop 07961 Wrigglers 1.00 - 1200101 Village Hall 2.00pm Carol [email protected] Bellringers St Bartholomew's Defunct Caroline 01730 825525 [email protected] Williams VH Pavillion 6.45pm 7.30pm Full Parish Council 2nd Monday Planning Council 01730 300576 [email protected]. uk Dance Group Village Hall 7.30pm Sue Fowler 01730 810786 [email protected] NOT 3rd Monday dTuesday llePilates Core Fitness Village Hall 9.30 - Salena 01420 489118 [email protected] 11.30am Hardy 07903 316524 ce dRogate n lleFellowship Old School Cott 10.00am Judith Mowll 01730 821893 [email protected] 2nd & 4th only d Ca nce lledTennis Club Rec: Mix-in 10.15am - Richard 07927 385891 [email protected] (Adults) 12.00 Hatfield lle Ca ceChandni Yoga Village Hall 12.30 - Chandni 07549 671543 [email protected] 1.30pm Narvekar nce lled anArt Group Village Hall 2.00 - Denise [email protected] Term time only 4.30pm Holborn Ca e d CChoral Society Village Hall 7.30pm Katharine 01730 813586 [email protected] Sept - April Minchin d nc lleWednesday lle a ePilates Core C cFitness Village Hall 9.30 - Salena 01420 489118 [email protected] 10.30am Hardy 07903 316524 ce d nLunch Club n lle CaMonthly Village Hall 12.30pm Jenny Peters 01730 825705 [email protected] 1st Wednesday Ca ce dChair Yoga Village Hall 4.00 - Elena 01730 601789 [email protected]. 5.00pm McCloskey com d n lleRec lle Ca eFootball Club Club folded Info from Tony Taylor [email protected] e cScottish nc lled anDancing Barry Village Hall 7.30pm Greenlee 01730 263008 [email protected] May - Sept C Thursday 07792 630175 Ca e dKnit, Stitch & East Lodge nc lleNatter 10.30am Scilla Le Pla 01730 892054 [email protected] 1st & 3rd only Ca ceYouth Club 6.00 - Club Room Pam Valler 01730  821800 [email protected] Term time only 7.30pm nPilates Core 9.30 - Salena 01420 489118 aFitness 11.30am Hardy 07903 316524 [email protected] Village Hall CZumba Village Hall 7.30pm Stacey 07547 144023 [email protected] Bedford Saturday Country Music Village Hall 7.00pm Geoff Lawes 01243 251784 Monthly 1st Saturday Sunday Tennis Club Rec: Mix-in 10.15am - Richard 07927 385891 [email protected] (Adults) 12.00 Hatfield 2

The Editors Write: Well, what extraordinary times we are living in. The committee that runs the magazine meets twice a year, and in early March, Elizabeth Brown chaired her last meeting. She has been involved with the R & T News for 32 years (!), firstly as editor and then as Chair. During that time she has taken what was originally a ‘News Sheet’ from being produced on a Gestetner at Lower Meads to the digitally produced magazine of today. As well as the committee, we should all be grateful to Elizabeth for the contribution she has made to the whole community. Thank you so much, Elizabeth. At that meeting, the impact of the coronavirus was not even discussed, yet only two weeks later we had to consider if we would be able to get the April issue printed! Usually, the R & T News is full of news from village organisations but this edition contains little in the way of reports about events in the villages and NO Diary Page this month! Already there is a terrific coming together of our community and there is much talk of how we can support one another. This in itself is a wonderful development. In the next section there is some important information about this, together with contact details. As the crisis deepens, we will of course try to keep the magazine printed, but content might be a little sparse, so this is a chance to use your writing skills (maximum 250 words and don’t be offended if we don’t publish!) and let us have something for our readers. You might like to think about news of wildlife sightings whilst out on a walk; anecdotes of local village life past and present; puzzles & crosswords; recipes; poems; a bit about what you have done during your working life…. In these difficult times, contributions which are cheerful and amusing would certainly be welcome! Also, if you want to share something of the effect that this pandemic is having on your life, we would be happy to publish it with or without attribution as you so wish. Finally if you are not getting the email Community Prompts and want to be added to the list: [email protected] Stay safe. Stephen Berendt and John Connor [email protected] 3

COMMUNITY NOTICES Rogate Community Coming Together A recent initiative in the village has been set up by Sophie Upfield. Sophie has created a fantastic Facebook page: ROGATE COMMUNITY COMING TOGETHER. https://www.facebook.com/Rogate-community-coming-together- 103526311286230/ The page is designed to help anyone in Rogate that has had to self- isolate due to the virus - from shopping/collecting prescriptions to dog walking - you name it, the village will try to help you. The page is also for those who are able to help out. We have had lots of offers to help shop, collect items, drive, walk dogs, talk on the phone etc and are busy collating the offers so that we can match requests of help to offers. It's amazing! A small admin group asked for help in designing, printing and distributing flyers to every house in Rogate. We hope that by the time you read this, you will have received a flyer. (see pages 21/22) Thank you to everyone that is helping, or offering to help - it is wonderful to see the village working together to help others through these uncertain times. Please like and follow the Facebook page or sign up if you are not receiving the email ‘prompts’ [email protected] Sophie Upfield (07501 902963) Debs Burles (07801 931065) [email protected] [email protected] Jess Dixon (07771 884745) Mary-Anne Berendt (818316) [email protected] [email protected] Shop News Opening hours have been restricted to 8.00am – 12.00noon every day. The Post Office will operate normally between these hours but will be CLOSED on Saturdays and Sundays. Ann Arnold (813817) Durleighmarsh Farm Shop will deliver – see advert page26 Rogate Village Website https://rogatevillage.net 4

Rogate Fete Sadly, very sadly, the Committee feel unable to proceed with the fete on 13th June. Not only will this be a disappointment to our community, but it will have significant impact on the finances of the Village Hall which relies heavily on the income generated by the fete. We will have to find some way to mitigate this when (if) things return to ‘normal’ Perhaps what we could have instead is a Grand Celebration once the threats of the Coronavirus have passed. Who knows when this will be, or what such an event will look like, but it will be an event to be enjoyed by all. Something to look forward to! Mary-Anne Berendt (Chair) (818316) [email protected] Rogate Village Hall By the time you read this the situation may well have changed, but as you will all be aware the Village Hall has closed for now in response to the Covid-19 emergency. We will simply have to manage without this vital hub until the situation becomes clearer, although the Recreation Ground will give you all space for fresh air and exercise. If ways in which we could provide assistance within the village emerge, we will certainly try to help you; and if anyone has any suggestions, please get in touch with me, or one of the other Committee members. In the meantime, stay safe and well, www.rogatevillagehall.weebly.com Susi Batty (chair) (821808) (07900 892739) [email protected] Vicar’s Discretionary Fund At this time there will be an increase in the demand for our Rector to use his ‘discretionary fund’ to help those in our community who are most in need. If you are able, please send a cheque payable to ‘Rogate Vicars Discretionary Fund’ - The Vicarage, Fyning Lane, Rogate GU31 5EE or by leaving a gift at Rogate Stores. 5

Copy for the next issue of the R & T News should reach the editors by NOON Sunday 19th April [email protected] Our cover this month is of the Bridge over See earlier page for the Rother at Mizzards, done nearly R & T News 20 years ago . Many thanks to Linda Ellingham subscription and contact details The R & T News does not guarantee the accuracy or validity of the information in this magazine, and the views expressed by its contributors are not necessarily the views of the editors. Errors and omissions, whilst regrettable, may occur. Please advise the editor in writing or via email and appropriate action will be taken. External advertising does not imply an endorsement or promotion of the advertisement. [email protected] VILLAGE ORGANISATIONS LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF ROGATE PARISH COUNCIL Well, what a difference a month makes! We are now immersed in a period of great uncertainty as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. On the plus side there are strong signs of the community pulling together. Help and support groups have been formed in both Rogate and Rake with volunteers willing to help the elderly and vulnerable with shopping, prescriptions etc. or even just a chat. There are details on the parish council and the Rogate village websites or phone 07501 902963 for Rogate and 01730 892285 for Rake. Local suppliers such as Durleighmarsh Farm Shop, Flying Bull pub and General Wine Company (and there are probably many more) are offering free deliveries. So, if you need any assistance at all during this trying time, please do not hesitate to reach out for it as there are many people willing to help. I know that many people are getting in extra groceries (and possibly over-stocking) but spare a thought for those dependent on food banks and try to give them something to help those in most need. As far as the Parish Council is concerned, we have had to cancel all of our upcoming meetings as councillors have to be physically present and meetings have to be open to the general public. Alternative, temporary, arrangements may be made and we will keep you posted. The Annual Parish Meeting in April has also been cancelled but we will ask for written reports to be submitted instead. We have also had to cancel the Litter Picking day which we hope can be re-arranged for later in the year. 6

We did manage a meeting at the beginning of March and suspected it may have been the last for a while. Although we had further discussions on the siting of the Outdoor Gym, we did not reach a consensus and will meet with the Village Hall Committee again. We heard that seven sites for the Speed Indicator Signs have been agreed with WSCC Highways in both Rake and Rogate. Further work is needed to get the final permissions and it was agreed in principle that we would buy one SID sign subject to satisfactory quotes. We heard about the proposal to merge the Rogate and Rake Primary Schools into one Downland Village Schools Federation and fully supported the initiative and its aims and objectives. Please stay safe during this emergency and heed the clear advice to keep person-to-person social contacts to an absolute minimum. It will be difficult for many, but there are also many who are willing and able to help – just ask. Finally, the Parish Council has just agreed to donate £500 to the Midhurst Food Bank Charity to help local people during the crisis www.rogateparishcouncil.gov.uk Steve Williamson (890225) Chairman Rogate Parish Council [email protected] LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF TROTTON PARISH COUNCIL There’s (allegedly) an ancient Chinese curse which translates roughly as “May you live in interesting times”. Well, we certainly are. I am writing this in the middle of March (beware the Ides!) and I hope that by now most of you will have signed up to the Community Resilience scheme on our website (at the bottom of the Community menu) – basically a “good neighbour” list where we can match up those who might need a helping hand with those able to provide one. Please continue to look out for your neighbours, especially those who live alone or who might miss updates because they aren’t online. If you or they can’t use the website, please give Neil or me a call instead and we will add you/them to the list. We have our annual community litter pick planned for Saturday 18th April at 10.30am. Meet in Aylings car park. That appears to meet current social distancing guidelines but please let Carola know in advance if you plan to attend so that a) she can arrange enough hoops and grabbers, and b) she can let you know if we have to cancel the 7

event as medical advice changes. [email protected] or 01730 821302. And our Annual Parish Meeting is currently pencilled in for Friday 1st May, 6.00pm at the Elsted Inn, ahead of First Friday. It isn’t a parish council meeting, but an annual event for residents to get together and ask questions of their elected councillors and we tend to run it as an informal chat over a drink or two, but that’s up to you! Please bear in mind that this event may very well be cancelled unless times become much less interesting in the near future. Please try to stay safe and keep looking after one another. www.trotton-with-chithurst.org.uk/ Darren “Nobby” Stiles (813666) Chairman Trotton with Chithurst Parish Council Kate’s County News Update from Dr Kate O’Kelly Midhurst Division County Councillor When everyone reads this I fear Covid-19 will be an even more significant issue. It is vital that communities really work together on this and if I can be of any specific assistance don’t hesitate to get in touch. The following link should give everyone up to date guidance. www.gov.uk/coronovirus It is budget time of year again and at both County and District next year’s council tax has been determined. The county continues to face significant challenges with increasing children’s and adult’s services overspends. The new budget has been agreed which includes a 3.99% rise in Council tax for WSCC activities which is approx. £50 for a band D house. They have allocated an extra £1million for road repairs and judging by my post bag this is desperately needed. I am hoping to hear good news about the household waste recycling sites (HWRS) - this is a significant issue locally with residents just living in West Sussex now needing to pay to use the Petersfield site. I raised this issue at Full Council and directly with the Cabinet member. The Cabinet member has agreed to enter negotiations with Hampshire CC to see if they can arrange payment for residents with certain postcodes to use the Hampshire HWRS free of charge, but as I write this nothing has been confirmed yet. Finally, I went to my first Eco Rother Action (ERA) group meeting. There were lots to discuss; issues included recycling, sustainable 8

transport and the psychology of climate change. We also discussed tree planting – CDC do have a scheme for this. Any residents and businesses are encouraged to sponsor a tree in one of the Chichester District’s many parks and gardens. Contact CDC Green Spaces team: www.chichester.gov.uk/biodiversity/ [email protected]. Even more inspiring was a resident in West Harting who came to my drop-in to announce they had just planted 700 trees! Kate O’Kelly (07979 522299) [email protected] Gillian Keegan’s Column Member of Parliament for Chichester Many of you raised concerns relating to rural crime within the constituency including; burglary, fly-tipping, speeding as well as specific crimes targeting rural industries such as farms. I recently joined other West Sussex MPs for a farming conference where we heard how issues like machinery theft, vandalism, hare coursing and livestock worrying are an ever-increasing concern. The solution to this is more police in our rural communities and the Government is investing in policing, with 20,000 new officers being recruited nationally, with 379 locally. On top of this our local Police and Crime Commissioner, Katy Bourne, announced a further 100 PCSOs are being brought in; which means we will have a named PCSO for every community across the county. This will bring back the days of local area policing but also will mean we will now have specially trained rural officers. Your local PCSO is Jack Keen. Recently, I went out with Sussex Police, to see how they are tackling crime in our area and what I can do, as an MP, to support them. On the day, I joined a Police and Community Support Officer (PCSO), Jason Lemm who was working to prevent anti-social driving and speeding through our villages. Something I know has been of particular concern in South Harting, Nyewood and Rogate. There is currently a joint initiative run by Sussex Safer Roads Partnership and Sussex Police, called Operation Crackdown. The operation asks communities to report anti-social driving. This data is then used by the police to issue warnings, develop a greater understanding of hotspots and help them build cases against offenders. To find out more visit: www.operationcrackdown.org 9

This was my third time out with the Police. Last year I went out with Sgt. Carter and the Environment Agency where I learnt more about fly-tipping. Illegal dumping of waste is a serious concern as it pollutes our environment and poses a risk to livestock, wildlife and all of us who enjoy the countryside There is more to be done and we are currently looking into establishing a rural taskforce which will ensure a strategic approach to tackling this type of crime. A dedicated tactical unit is necessary in our area as criminals are developing clear patterns. For example, pubs have been broken into in Midhurst, Elsted, and Stedham as the perpetrators are using the A272 as a quick escape route. This is exactly the type of thing such a taskforce could tackle by sharing information in real-time and working in tandem. I will continue to work with the Police, our Police and Crime Commissioner, Katy Bourne, and all the communities across the constituency in the fight against rural crime. https://www.gilliankeegan.com/ Gillian Keegan MP [email protected] SDNP Planning Department Recent Applications ROGATE:- SDNP/20/00225/FUL Mrs. J. Hall, Old Coach House, London Road, Hill Brow GU33 7PB. Construction of a replacement dwelling house following the demolition of the existing dwelling house approved in accordance with planning reference SDNP/17/00659/FUL, rationalisation (demolition) of ancillary outbuildings and associated works. SDNP/20/00571/HOUS Mrs. J. Hall, Old Coach House, London Road, Hill Brow GU33 7PB. Two-storey rear extension to the scheme approved under SDNP/17/00659/FUL, external alterations and associated works. SDNP/20/00284/TCA Rogate Parochial Church Council, St Bartholomews Church, Habin Lane, Rogate GU31 5HN. Reduce height by 2.5m and widths by 1.5m (all round) on 2 no. Irish Yew trees (T01 and T02), reduce height by 1m and widths by 1.5m (all round) on 1 no. Golden Yew tree (T03), reduce height by 1m and widths by 2m (all round) on 2 no. English/Common Yew trees (T04 and T05), reduce height by 2m and widths by 1m (all round) on 4 no. Irish Yew trees T06, T08, T10 and T11), reduce height by 4m and widths by 2m (all round) on 2 no. English/Common Yew tree (T08a and T13) and 1 no. Holly tree (T12), crown reduce by approx. 30% on 1 no. Irish Yew (T14), fell 1 no. Irish Yew tree (T07) and 1 no. Tulip tree (T09). 10

SDNP/20/00487/TCA Mrs V Henham-Barrow, Redwings, Red House Court, Rogate GU31 5HE. Notification of intention to remove 1 no. lowest small limb on northern sector, remove 1no. lowest limb on south and west sectors and reduce 1 no. large lateral (mid canopy) on north sector by 2m on 1 no. Red Oak tree (T1). Fell 1 no. Sycamore tree (T2) and 1 no. Bay tree (T3). Remove 4 no. stems on 1 no. Laurel tree (T4). SDNP/19/04090/FUL Mr and Mrs Lomas, Sandhill House, Nyewood Road, Rogate GU31 5HU. Works to boundary wall to facilitate formation of new access including rebuilding sections of wall and provision of gates. SDNP/20/00677/TPO Mr M. Payne, 21 Parsonage Estate, Rogate GU31 5HJ. Proposal: Crown reduce by up to 30% and crown thin by 10% on 1 no. Oak tree (T1), subject to RG/19/00058/TPO. SDNP/20/00752/TCA/SDNP/20/00784/TCA Mr J. Soar, Red House, Red House Court, Rogate GU31 5HE. Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Silver Birch tree. SDNP Planning Department Recent Decisions for ROGATE:- SDNP/19/05622/LIS Simon Burles, Church House, East Street, Rogate GU31 5EA. Replace dilapidated shed roof, including removal of failed felt, chipboard and corrugated tin. Level and recover with approved materials. APPROVED. SDNP/19/06120/FUL Miss A. Marie-Chalmers, Watsons Lodge, Terwick Hill, Rogate GU31 5EJ. Demolition of existing and construction of replacement dwelling. WITHDRAWN. SDNP/19/05717/HOUS Mr & Mrs Stock, The White House, North Street, Rogate GU31 5HG. Alterations to outbuilding. APPROVED. Rogate Bowling Club In normal circumstances I would be opening this report with 'The bowling season will soon be upon us', but along with everyone else it will be a case of 'if' and 'when'. Let's hope it will be 'when' rather than 'if'. One bit of good news is the fact that six of our members joined with Stedham and Midhurst Bowls Clubs for a bowling holiday on the Algarve, Portugal in early March. We certainly chose the right week as one week later and it would probably have been called off. We stayed at the Hotel Vila Gale, Vilamoura, which overlooked the marina. It was excellent, the food was good and there were plenty of facilities, including outdoor and indoor pools, sauna, Jacuzzi and Turkish bath. The temperature all week was between 26 and 30deg. The bowling, all against ex pats was very enjoyable. All greens were a short 11

coach journey from the hotel which gave us the opportunity to see some of the surrounding countryside. One green, at Floresta was carpet, the other three were grass. We won one match and came a close second on the other three! Some of our members, over the winter months, have been playing at The Grange Midhurst, Chawton Park Alton and outdoors for the more hardy, at Cowplain. I'm afraid there is no more to report at the moment. It will be a case of ‘watch this space’. www.rogatebc.webs.com Gill Hayes (893972) [email protected] Rogate Garden Club Despite the awful weather a good number of members attended our March meeting, the first meeting of the year. We were given a demonstration of how to make silver birch sweet pea supports and willow peony supports by Richard Williams. The winner of a spring flower arrangement in a teacup was won by Alison Macmillan. Future meetings have obviously been cancelled until further notice. Hazel Williams (821286) Joint Chairman [email protected] Lunch Club You will all hopefully have heard that for the foreseeable future we have put Lunch Club on hold. It is of course with great regret we have taken the decision as ‘social isolation’ is a big thing too and what ever Lunch Club is or isn’t it certainly brings us together for a few sociable hours. With food and drink thrown in it’s win … win … As ever your tickets can be used when we are next together. Hopefully the Easter Eggs will survive, although Ian keeps wondering if he should test them, and the planned roast will be enough to welcome everyone back safe and sound eventually. Should anyone need support or a friendly ear, Ian and I are, in the main, at home and confined to barracks, apart from the daily dog walks. We’d be pleased to ‘be there’ and always glad of a natter. 12

Please take care everyone, heed the advice given out and looking forward to being together as soon as possible. Jenny Peters (825705) Lunch Club Co-ordinator [email protected] Rogate Society Due to the present health crisis all Rogate Society meetings have been cancelled until further notice. I would like to say to all our members and friends, stay safe and look after each other. Best wishes to you all. Ian Peters (825705) [email protected] Rogate Tennis Club Sadly, much of our news is about cancellations and postponements due to Covid-19. But first some good news. As I write on 20th March, The Department of Culture Media and Sport have advised the LTA that, “tennis is in fact one of the best examples of social distancing in practice, and so should be encouraged as long as the guidance permits”. So, unless the guidance changes – which of course it may at any time - we can still play tennis as long as we follow health guidance (particularly hand washing) and don’t hug our opponent to celebrate a winning point or commiserate over a losing one. Tennis is a great way of taking exercise and gets you out of the house so, even in current circumstances, it seems like a good moment to remind everyone one that our subscriptions (which run until April 2021) are a real bargain: just £85 for a family of 5, £45 for an adult and £15 for a junior or a student. Unfortunately, we have had to cancel or postpone most club events. This includes the Club AGM and Committee elections (Mr Putin would approve), early season Rusty Rackets sessions and, with particular regret, the Red Ball/Family event planned for the end of April which was fully booked. Planning for later events is in on hold. Club website: https://sites.google.com/site/rogatetennisclub Richard Hatfield (07927 385891) Secretary [email protected] 13

GENERAL INTEREST Weather Notes for February2020 by John Fairweather The month started off wet then a ridge of high pressure brought some settled weather with cool nights and some frosty mornings. Then the storms began - first Ciara with its rain and high winds (a gust of 97mph was recorded at the Needles) then Dennis with even more rain and then Jorge with yet more rain. This was one of the wettest Februaries on record with a total of 158mm of rain recorded on 24 wet days; this is three times the regional average for February (Wales and the NW saw nearly twice as much). Overall the month was more than two degrees warmer than the long-term averages - the average temperature was 6.9C with a maximum of 14CUpapanrk d a minimum of 0C. Update from the National Trust: Harting Down Despite the spectacularly wet weather, the cows and sheep managed to work their way round all parts of Harting to graze it down over winter. The scarp Woolbeding slope was grazed hard which, fingers crossed, will benefit the wildflowers this summer. As ever, there were a few issues with water and the trough being overturned and the occasional escaped cow… Thank you all for keeping an eye on things and reporting back to us whenever you see an incident. Our stockman Ed, checks the livestock daily, and is always on hand when something needs attending to. The team are also on standby for any incidents! Generally though, especially through all these storms, things have gone well and our cows and Jumbo’s sheep have done a great job. The storms have inevitably taken their toll on quite a few trees. Together with the ash tree clearance, there has been a lot of windfall 14

from beech trees affected by the extremely wet soil and wind travelling at strong gusts through heavily thinned woodland. We are monitoring the health of ash trees with regard to safety, along all rights of way and public access areas. I don’t suppose anyone can recall the end of September, but it was dusty like a desert. And then the rains came! And just when we were going to cut the lupin field at Terwick, it didn’t stop raining. I was worried it would be left this year, but somehow it was cut and baled and looked really smart. I’m hopeful this year that the lupins which were seeded last spring will be able to produce a glorious display again. Wishing you all a happy springtime Fiona Scully (816638 or 07767 400049) [email protected] Community and Learning Ranger, Woolbeding Countryside Sussex Wildlife Trust The Dawn Chorus Throughout April the Dawn Chorus reaches a crescendo with our local songbirds singing to defend their territories and attract a mate. All over the parish birds will be taking a deep breath and broadcasting from their favourite song posts each morning. During these dark times take a moment to listen and let their performances raise your spirits. Here’s a guide to some of the singers: Robin: These familiar birds are usually the first birds to strike-up in the dawn chorus. They sing in bursts of short, relaxed warbles, about 3-6 seconds long and each different from the last – so they’ve got quite a back catalogue to choose from. Their song sounds uplifting, inspiring and positive – a bit like a Vera Lynn tune. (By the way Dame Vera’s song ‘A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square’ was probably about a Robin singing in the evening – they sing in dim light and street lamps can set them off). Chaffinch: The call is a repetitive ‘chink, chink, chink’ but their song is a descending series of notes which gets faster as it goes – usually with a little flourish at the end. Despite the fact that they proudly sing with their heads held high their song always makes me think of somebody really drunk, staggering forward, not quite falling over and managing to recover themselves at the last minute. 15

Chiffchaff: As Destiny’s Child once sang “Say my name – say my name” and this little green warbler has taken their advice literally because it sings its name –‘chiff-chaff-chiff-chaff-chiff-chaff’ over and over. And over. And over. Like Status Quo its musical repertoire is limited to two repetitive chords and as a result the bird always sounds a bit bored. If it only threw an extra chord in there (maybe a ‘choff’?) it could progress to the three chords of Oasis. Wren: Not so much a song; more of a tantrum. The wren is the little bird with the big voice. A wren opens its tiny beak and a 5 second warbling, rattling, trilling outburst explodes from it. After each outburst the wren will wait a bit to catch its breath and then repeat the performance. Each song sounds similar and there’s always that trademark rattle in the middle somewhere. Blackbird: Doo-be-doo-be-doo, the Blackbird is the Sinatra of the dawn chorus; a relaxed, self-assured vocalist. Each phrase is a short warble like the robin’s but with a deeper pitch and a warmer tone which tapers off in a faster, scratchy outro. Ol’ Black Bird’s varied repertoire of songs means he’s one of our most gifted songsters. His territorial tune informs all other Blackbirds that he’s still “king of the hill, top of the heap”. Michael Blencowe Senior Learning & Engagement Officer Sussex Wildlife Trust [email protected] Rogate Village Website https://rogatevillage.net Are you getting the community emails? [email protected] 16

White Horse Editors’ note: The community may be interested in this ‘Press Release’ issued by Chichester District Council in February which concerns the former ‘owner’ of our village pub. Presumably, Harveys, who as the owners of the freehold and control these matters, will have approved Mr Standen as a fit and proper person to run the pub. Hmmmmm …. Rogate Pub Fined For Food Safety Offences The former owner of the White Horse Public House in Rogate has been fined after breaching a number of food safety regulations. Mr Andrew Standen and his company Standen Leisure Holdings Limited, were fined a total of £12,000 and ordered to pay £11,095 in costs after pleading guilty to a total of twelve offences under the Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013. These offences took place between 29 June 2018 and 7 January 2019. Health Protection Officers from Chichester District Council first visited the White Horse pub on 25 May 2018 in response to a reported sighting of rats at the premises. In the following months, further visits were made to ensure that the standards of hygiene at the premises improved, but after eight visits, the standards were still not acceptable. Mr Standen’s company, Standen Leisure Holdings Ltd’s failure to comply with three Food Hygiene Improvement Notices resulted in Chichester District Council deciding to take the White Horse Public House and Mr Standen to court. The press release goes on to say that CDC is active in monitoring hygiene in food outlets and bringing those that fail to meet the required standard to court if necessary Mr Standen or his company Standen Leisure Holdings Ltd are no longer involved in the White Horse Public House in Rogate. VE Day 8th May 1945 The planning for a community celebration of VE day in May has been under discussion for some time now, but with the events surrounding the Coronavirus issue this has been put to one side for the time being. Nevertheless the article below serves to remind us that we have been in challenging times before. 17

Rogate Village and its People in War Time - 75 years ago Village life continued during the war albeit some families were incomplete with men folk away. The thing was that everybody knew everybody else with a sense of belonging. People were occupied either with children or a job of work. Folk had to be involved with some form of wartime occupation in addition to their every day work. Up to the outbreak of war it was tradition that single women worked either in private service or in shops and services. When they married they stopped work in their own right and kept house and home for their husband and family, the husband being the breadwinner. Apart from the WI (Women’s Institute) and the church there was little opportunity for married women to socialize outside the home. Rogate was reliant of agriculture and allied trades for employment. The week was five and a half days including Saturday mornings. Payday was usually on Saturday lunch times when employment for that week was complete. So, Saturday afternoons were time for families to go to Petersfield, or Midhurst, to do their weekly shop. Buses were every hour, on the hour to Petersfield and six minutes past the hour to Midhurst. Petersfield being the main shopping town and due to the number of shoppers on Saturdays, Southdown ran two double- deckers out to Fyning where one would turn round and return to Petersfield during the afternoon period. Bus fares were 10 pence to Petersfield return and one shilling to Midhurst. At this time Harting Stores delivered in the village two or three times a week, also, Mr Hobden, from West Harting Bakery, delivered bread. These were in addition to the Corner Shop and Rogate Stores in the village. At Fyning House there were married family’s billeted with men folk away. Up at Terwick Common was the searchlight site with its army contingent in hutted accommodation. Some of these soldiers eventually married ladies of the village Social activities included whist drives and dances at the Village Hall and where adults would socialize. The two pubs, the White Horse and the Wyndham Arms were where families met at weekends and evenings in summer. Pubs opened from 6.00 till 10.30pm, when supplies were available. More often than not, due to shortages, they would only open 8.00 till 10.00pm, sometimes with a couple of hours around midday. Another point was that ladies did not enter the public bar; they sat outside and their drinks were brought out to them whilst they socialized and chatted with their neighbours. 18

One of the most joyous days for us was on VE Day, 8th May 1945. Following a service of thanksgiving at the church, which just about everybody in the village attended, filling the church to capacity, both village pubs were overflowing. They spilled out onto the square and street. Villagers sitting all along the church wall opposite the White Horse drinking, singing, dancing in the street and laughing till late in the evening. Both pubs had managed to find enough beer for everyone. I think too that the brewers Henty and Constable, helped out in anticipation of the day, allowing extra supplies on the previous delivery. There are not many here nowadays who can remember those days of wartime when army convoys passed through the village almost every day on the narrow roads and sharp corners that there were. Troops all hidden up through the woods on Rogate Estate towards Top Road and more. E. J. Piper Subscription Reminder If you haven’t already done so, PLEASE renew your subscription or let me know that you no longer wish to receive the magazine. £7.00 for 12 issues delivered to your door January to December (or £16.00 for postal copies) Ways to pay 1. On-line payment - Give your NAME as a reference Sort code:60-14-22 Account: 50282212 2. Leave cash, or cheque payable to R & T News, in an envelope (with your name and address) at the Rogate Shop & Post Office. The R & T box is located just inside the door as you go in. 3. Post a cheque, made payable to R & T News (with your name and address on the back) to: R & T News 53 Shepherds Way, Liphook, GU30 7HH In all cases (and if you want to cancel your subscription), please email [email protected] or call Sophie Newton on 07989 345160 to be sure we have all the correct details 19

Acknowledgement Don and Bet Humphrey would like to thank all their friends for their love and support at the Celebration of Life for their daughter Wendy, on 20th February, at Greenacres, Grayshott. In times of such grief, true friends show their true colours. 20

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Squeezy Jet Yoga by Elena McCloskey Along with most of the other Village Hall activities ‘Chair Yoga’ has ceased for the time being, but here are some exercises you can do at home. They were originally designed to keep your body from seizing-up during a flight! Shoes off and make yourself comfortable in your seat and ENJOY! Lift you right knee up with your right hand and drop it down on the floor 5 times. Lift your left knee up with your left hand and drop it down 5 times. This awakens and energizes your lower legs. Both hands under your right knee. Lift your knee. Rotate your foot clockwise and counter clockwise - 5 times each direction. Repeat with the left knee. Resistance exercise Take your knees apart. Hands outside your knees. Push IN with your hands. And OUT with your knees. Increase the effort both on knees and hands. Keep the resistance for 10 breaths. Move hands inside your thighs. Pushing with your hands OUT and with your knees IN. Increase the resistance and keep it for 10 breaths. Right hand on your abdomen. Left hand on your collarbone area. Keep your left hand steady on the upper chest. As you breathe in push your abdomen out. As you breathe out pull the abdomen in and squeeze your navel into spine. Do it for 5 breaths. Take a few regular breaths. Reverse breathing As you breathe IN suck your tummy IN. As you breathe OUT push your abdomen OUT and relax it. Hands on your rib cage, middle fingers touching. As you inhale push the rib cage out sideways, middle fingers move away. Exhale and bring the ribs together and the middle fingers touch. Repeat 5 times. 23

Resistance exercises: Knees hips width apart. Put your Right hand outside your left knee. Pushing your hand IN and your knee OUT, rotate in the waist to the left. Take three deep breaths in this position. Put your left hand on the outside of your right knee. Pushing your hand IN and your right knee OUT rotate in the waist to the right. Take three deep breaths in this position. Hands in PRAYER position in front of your chest, palms together. Take a breath IN. On OUT breath push your palms together, increasing the pressure with each out-breath. Repeat 5 times. Rub your hands together until you feel warmth between your palms. Put your Hands on opposite shoulders. Give yourself a hug. Feel the warmth from your palms transfer into the coolness of your shoulders. Breathe IN. As you Breathe OUT lift your elbows to the level of your shoulders and lower your head towards your elbows. Breathe IN and Lower your shoulders to the chest . Breathe OUT and bring elbows up and lower head to the elbows. Repeat five times. (On each out-breath squeeze your navel into spine). Interlace hands at the back of your head. Gently let your head drop to your chest without putting any pressure on your neck, just using the weight of your hands. Lift your head on inhale and lower on exhale, squeezing your navel to spine every time you exhale. Repeat 5 times. Bend your elbows. Breathe IN. Push your elbows towards in the back of your seat. Stretch your chest forward. Breathe OUT and relax. Repeat 5 times. Close your eyes. With your lids closed move your eyes to your right, then to the left. Up and down. Right top corner. Left bottom corner . Left top corner. Right bottom corner. Rotate your eye clockwise and counter clockwise. Take 5 deep In-breaths through the nose and OUT through the mouth. Relax and enjoy your flight! 24

‘Walks Around Rogate’ has been updated and is available in the shop or direct from me - £4.00. This is the second issue of the booklet and all the walks have been revisited. In addition, the two walks in the first issue that required a car journey have been replaced by two more ‘local’ walks. The walks are quite short, mainly 2/3 miles with a couple of slightly longer ones, and mostly start from the centre of the village. The first 5 are based on walks that Susan Erskine wrote about and then published in the Rogate and Terwick News as far back as 1970. The R & T News Committee is very grateful to Anne and John Connor for the time and effort they have put into this booklet. Stephen Berendt (818316) [email protected] Harting Society The Harting Society talk “Meet the British Army” scheduled for Thursday 2nd April has been postponed indefinitely in order to conform with Government recommendations on social-distancing due to the Coronavirus pandemic. John Stevens [email protected] Foresters Friendly Society Foresters Friendly Society meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm in The Pavillion, Rogate Village Hall are cancelled until further notice. Trish Slade (01798 861291) Secretary, Court 4217 [email protected] 4 Oakfield, Lodsworth PETWORTH, West Sussex. GU28 9BL Rogate Village Website https://rogatevillage.net 25

Home Delivery Service Now Available Free on orders over £20 within a 6 mile radius and £5 within 10 miles. ROGATE (01730) 821626 2 minutes from Rogate on the Petersfield road (A272) [email protected] www.durleighmarshfarmshop.co.uk Liss Triangle Events – April 2020 Liss Community Association Cancellation of Events and Classes Following Government advice about the Coronavirus - Covid 19 it is with regret that all Triangle Events and classes have been cancelled until further notice. Liss Horticultural Society has also cancelled meetings and the Spring Show. For further details on this, please contact Sue Jordan (893454) www.liss-horticultural-society.co.uk The Triangle 01730 301000 [email protected] 26

Noticeboard HP Deskjet 1510 PRINTER £15 ONO Good condition Pat Prentice 01730 821755 Make use of this FREE noticeboard space For sale / Give Away / Wanted / Lost / Found OR would you like to SWAP something in exchange for some help in your garden, in your home or perhaps a small donation to Benefice Church Funds? Maximum 50 words, NOT ‘trade’ - the editors reserve the right not to publish The next deadline is NOON Sunday 19th April send your notice to [email protected] Rogate Village Website https://rogatevillage.net 27

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CHURCH NEWS ‘Christ Centred – Community led’ ‘Year of Growth: Open to God and neighbour’ Dear Friends, In the early part of World War II, a U.S Navy submarine was stuck on the bottom of the harbour in New York City. It seemed all was lost. There was no electricity and the oxygen was quickly running out. In one last attempt to rescue the sailors from the steel coffin, the U.S. Navy sent a ship equipped with Navy divers to the spot on the surface, directly above the wounded submarine. The trapped sailors heard the metal boots of the diver land on the exterior surface, and they moved to where they thought the rescuer would be. In the darkness they tapped in Morse code, \"Is there any hope?\" The diver on the outside, recognising the message, signalled by tapping on the exterior of the sub, \"Yes, there is hope.\" Life now seems like being in a ‘film’, it’s quite surreal as we come to terms with lockdown/self isolation; it feels like the end of the road. But as we journey towards Easter, we are reminded of the hope that Jesus brings, that death and fear have no lasting hold on us, this is a ‘Hope’ that is fulfilled. ‘Yes’, there is hope!’ The joyful energy and hope of Easter follows on from the Cross. The one flows from the other. We are promised that we are loved and forgiven, that our experiences of darkness and brokenness can also release the sovereign power of God; and that there is always the possibility of new beginnings, no matter how impossible the situation seems, or how unfair. Everything about our faith depends on the Resurrection of Jesus who brings hope out of death and new life to all. I would like to assure you of the Joy and wholeness that Jesus brings through His Resurrection, and that ‘perfect love casts out fear’, that, ‘love for God and neighbour’ can banish the darkness and restore and guide us in the days ahead. The Risen Christ speaks to us today, of hope fulfilled. Let us rejoice and be glad as we continue to pray, to look out for those in need in our communities and to be a good neighbour to all. With all healing blessings for Holy week and Easter and in the days and months ahead Edward, Tara, Luke and Isabella 30

Please note that all services, events and activities within the United Benefice have been suspended until further notice. Church of England - Diocese of Chichester United Benefice of Rogate with Terwick and Trotton with Chithurst Suspension of public worship following advice of Archbishops of Canterbury and York until further notice 17th March 2020 Please read Notice below with regard to services within the United Benefice: Church is open for prayer but not for public worship. Please do use sanitiser if available on entering and exiting church. In light of the Government guidance around non-essential contact, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York have issued advice that public worship is suspended until further notice. We are following this advice. This includes the Lent course. We will seek to keep the church open during the day and will post worship material and reflections on the Rogate Village Website and a Church near You and named churches within the Benefice and Community alerts and community /Church facebook pages. The Archbishops have published an article today calling for a National Day of Prayer and Action on Sunday 22nd March in response to the coronavirus pandemic. See Church of England website These are extraordinary times, but we remember that we are upheld by the love and grace of God. 1 John 4.18 Perfect love casts out fear. Please come in and pray in our churches once open, or Light a candle at Rogate & Trotton Churches if available. We have been asked to remove all handouts in church, such as prayer cards, bulletins, Worship/Prayer Books, plus hymn books due to health and safety requirement during suspension of services. Rector, The Revd Edward Doyle: [email protected] 01730 821576 Contact me for further information or from Churchwardens below if you require praying for or need pastoral assistance or advice. Churchwardens: Rogate: Ann Arnold 813817 Terwick: Lady (Bridget) Nixon 821504 Trotton: Sasha Boam 818453 Brian Hardy 01428 741411 Hon. Assistant Priest: The Revd David Brown 821867 Readers: Scilla Le Pla 892054 Liz Tyrrell 01428 741675 31

‘Do not abandon yourselves to despair: We are the Easter people, and Hallelujah is our song.’ Pope John Paul II Benefice Good Neighbours Scheme Co-ordinators: Holy Communions Scilla Le Pla (892054) Bereavement Elizabeth Brown (01428 724545) Befriending Judith Mowll (821893) Daily Prayer Time Pray & Light a candle of Hope each day at 7.00pm Light a candle and pray for your community, your home and our nation in united prayer and action during the ‘Coronavirus’ outbreak. “All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of one small candle\" (Anon) At 7.00pm each evening join with many others to light a candle in the windows of your homes, or unless its unsafe to do so, to light a candle in your home as a visible symbol of the light of life, Jesus Christ, our source and hope in prayer. We have the great privilege and freedom to be able to call upon God, wherever we are, individually and corporately, for healing in our nation. We would pray for all in leadership at this time, making decisions about the containment of the COVID-19 virus, for those working in health and social care, and especially for the most vulnerable, whether elderly or those with underlying health conditions. There are already stories being told of wonderful acts of kindness across neighbourhoods. Alongside your prayers, take the opportunity to telephone or email someone who is isolated, buy some additional food for your local foodbank, or offer to deliver shopping for an elderly neighbour. We may not be able to touch physically, but we can make connections in so many other ways. In the meantime, do please attend to all the government health advice that will be issued, and look out for resources from Rogate Village Website, Church of England Website, Diocese of Chichester, and Trotton Parish Council as well as community updates from Rogate and Trotton. If you are not already receiving ‘community prompts’ – sign up at [email protected] 32

At this time of uncertainty join in with the Prayer and Action, lighting a candle of hope. Use these prayers. Let us pray to God, who alone makes us dwell in safety: For all who are affected by coronavirus, through illness or isolation or anxiety, that they may find relief and recovery: Lord, hear us, Lord, graciously hear us. For those who are guiding our nation at this time, and shaping national policies, that they may make wise decisions: Lord, hear us, Lord, graciously hear us. For doctors, nurses and medical researchers, that through their skill and insights many will be restored to health: Lord, hear us, Lord, graciously hear us. For the vulnerable and the fearful, those in isolation, or for those gravely ill and the dying, that they may know your comfort and peace: Lord, hear us, Lord, graciously hear us. We commend ourselves, and all for whom we pray, to the mercy and protection of God. Merciful Father, accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. How can we continue be the church for each other even when we need to be physically distant from each other? 33

There are lots of ways to do this, and we will continue to think creatively. Here are some ideas: Create a phone contact and call each other to see how things are every day, especially vulnerable people, what’s going on etc, time to listen, and offer support to one another Deliver meals or food as needed (if in isolation leave at door/porch) Establish prayer partners and pray for each other over the phone. Commit to keep praying. Ask everyone you interact with from a distance how you can pray for them Please continue to support your church by sending in your offering/giving – contact Treasurer(s) Debbie Harknett 01730 300576 – Tim Salter 01730 264035. The church still needs to continue to be able to give to its community it seeks to serve. Sign up to the PG Scheme (Rogate/Trotton) for regular direct debit giving. Think about giving to others as well, charities, food banks, give blood and be charitable to all. Think of giving to the Vicar’s discretionary fund to help those most vulnerable in our community, or, families in need. Send a cheque to Rogate Vicars discretionary Fund, The Vicarage, Fyning Lane, Rogate GU31 5EE or by leaving gift at Rogate Stores. Young people, whilst you're making your list of indoor activities and books you want to read in the coming weeks, add some charitable tasks to your to-dos, as well as keeping up with online study, exercise and social media. If you do have to cancel an appointment with someone who relies on an income e.g. regular house cleaner, a nanny/baby sitter, gardener, maintenance etc. and you've already budgeted the money, pay them anyway. Every little helps. Local businesses are struggling in the midst of the virus, as more people are social distancing – so please make the most of your local Village Store/businesses/take away service as some are still open and are providing a base for the most vulnerable. Pray and hold all in front line, NHS, shop workers, Doctors, Nurses, care workers, paramedics, all at the call line 111, 999, transporters, clergy/ministry teams, volunteers etc. 34

A well-known hymn that we sing often in Church is: ‘Brother, sister, let me serve you / Let me be as Christ to you / Pray that I may have the grace to / Let you be my servant, too. We are pilgrims on a journey, and companions on the road / We are here to help each other / Walk the mile and bear the load.’ May this be our song in the coming days as we seek to ‘Know God’, ‘neighbour’ and our ‘way’ through this time for our world, our nation and our communities in service to one another. Keep washing your hands - bring them together in prayer and do something good today. Palm Sunday Palm Sunday marks Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem. “They took palm branches and went out to meet him shouting, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the King of Israel’” (John 12:12-13). Ironically, the very people who shouted in praise will later condemn him by screaming words of execution. Palm Sunday allows Christians to reflect upon their commitment to their faith. Holy Monday and Tuesday: On these days Jesus teaches in the Temple and turns the tables of the moneychangers and causes a riot. Jesus said, ’My Father’s House should be a house of prayer not a den of robbers’. Perhaps the whole key to the drama of Holy Week and why Jesus becomes so dangerous to the Roman authorities and the Temple leadership lies in the desire to rid themselves of this rebel in their midst. Holy Wednesday: Holy Wednesday marks the day Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus’ disciples, agrees to betray Jesus. “Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and asked, ‘What are you willing to give me if I deliver Him over to you?’ So, they counted out for him thirty pieces of silver. From then on, Judas watched for an opportunity to hand him over”. (Matthew 26:14-16) 35

Maundy Thursday: Is the day when we remember Jesus sharing the Last Supper with his disciples before his death. Christians often connect Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday to the Last Supper, when Jesus broke bread, offered his disciples wine and said, “This is my body, given up for you,” also stating, “Do this in remembrance of Me.” After supper, He took another cup of wine and said, “This cup is the new covenant between God and his people – for the forgiveness of sins.” Luke 22:14- 20). Maundy Thursday gets its name from the Latin word ‘mandare’- meaning ‘command’. We remember Jesus' new command to his disciples: 'to love one another as I have loved you'. At the Last Supper Jesus washed the disciples' feet. Some churches recreate this act of service at special services and events. This is not only an important reminder of the nature of Jesus, who we serve, but also the kind of service we are meant to demonstrate in our love for one another. Prayer: Father, on this the night he was betrayed, your Son Jesus Christ washed his disciples' feet. We commit ourselves to follow his example of love and service. Good Friday: Jesus was forced to carry his cross through the streets of Jerusalem, endure public mockery and beatings, Jesus’ path fulfils a prophecy: “So, it is written that the Christ would suffer and on the third day rise from the dead”. (Luke 24:46). “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but have eternal life”. John 3.16 Holy Saturday: A day which acknowledges a 40-hour vigil that his followers held outside of the tomb, awaiting His resurrection. “So, Joseph bought some linen cloth, took down the body, wrapped it in the linen, and placed it in a tomb cut out of the rock. Then he rolled a stone against the entrance of the tomb. Mary Magdalene and Mary saw where he was laid”. (Mark 15:46-47. Easter Sunday: Is a day of celebration of victory over death, symbolising the promise of eternal life for all who believe in Him. On the third day after being crucified, Jesus' tomb was found to be empty. He had risen from the dead. Life triumphs over death! The joy of resurrection is possible only because Christ endured death and conquered it. 36

‘Thine be the Glory!’ Lo! Jesus meets us, risen from the tomb; Lovingly he greets us, scatters fear and gloom; let the Church with gladness, hymns of triumph sing; for her Lord now liveth, death hath lost its sting. Refrain: Thine be the glory, risen conquering Son, Endless is the vict'ry, thou o'er death hast won. Please note that there are to be no holy week services held in Church during the Coronavirus outbreak. Use the resources below the Rogate Village Website – Church section and Church of England Website for online resources and services. Easter Eggs: The eggs we give and receive at Easter have many different symbols attached to them. They represent new life and some people suggest that they resemble the stone/boulder that rolled away at the entrance to Jesus' tomb. What about going out and have a competition to roll a real egg down a slope and see which one wins, or cracks first! Things to do in Holy Week: In New Testament Greek, the word for ‘holy’ is ‘hagios’, meaning ‘set apart, reverent, sacred, and worthy of veneration’. Throughout this Holy Week, we may want to set some time apart to be with Jesus as he lives his Passion. Find an extra ten minutes in your day, perhaps early in the morning and ponder: it’s Holy Week. Copy short phrases or one-liners from the Scripture texts of the daily reflections of the last chapters of the Gospel of Matthew and stick them on your fridge door or your car dashboard. Change them each day. Reflections for use during Holy Week whilst unable to attend worship – we can worship in all places, at home, outside – touch base with God this Holy Week and become what God has intended you to do be, to equip and sustain you and to be sure refuge in our time of need. So here are six Holy Week prayers, specific to each day, followed by a suggestion for further prayer and meditation: Holy Tuesday: Lord Jesus, it was on a Tuesday that you spoke out against abuse of power, collaboration with oppressors, misuse of authority. So today we pray, comforter of the abused, strengthen those burdened by corrupted rule or injustice; rescue the overwhelmed; be present to those who call on your name, to those we name on our lips, and in the silence of our hearts, those whose concerns are known only to you; Amen. 37

Holy Wednesday: Lord Jesus, it was on this day that Judas Iscariot conspired to betray you. Remembering that, I pray the prayer of Augustine: “Lord Jesus, don't let me lie when I say that I love you...and protect me today, for I could betray you.” Amen. Maundy Thursday: Lord Jesus, I pray today with Peter, who recoiled when you stooped to wash his feet: “Lord, wash, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head.” And my heart. And my mind. And my life. Amen (based on John 13:9). Good Friday: Am I a stone, and not a sheep, That I can stand, O Christ, beneath Thy cross, To number drop by drop Thy blood's slow loss, And yet not weep? Not so those women loved Who with exceeding grief lamented Thee; Not so fallen Peter weeping bitterly; Not so the thief was moved; Not so the Sun and Moon Which hid their faces in a starless sky, A horror of great darkness at broad noon - I, only I. Yet give not o'er, But seek Thy sheep, true Shepherd of the flock; Greater than Moses, turn and look once more And smite a rock. (Christina Rosetti, public domain) Silent Saturday: Lord Jesus, Jesus, I await you. Be risen anew in my heart as the light of Easter dawns tomorrow. Amen. Easter: It is only right, with all the powers of our heart and mind, to praise You, Father, and Your Only-begotten Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ. Dear Father, by Your wondrous condescension of loving-kindness toward us, Your servants, You gave up Your Son. Dear Jesus, You paid the debt of Adam for us to the Eternal Father by Your Blood poured forth in loving-kindness. You cleared away the darkness of sin by Your magnificent and radiant Resurrection. You broke the bonds of death and rose from the grave as a Conqueror. You reconciled heaven and earth. Our life had no hope of eternal happiness before You redeemed us. Your Resurrection has washed away our sins, restored our innocence and brought us joy. How inestimable is the tenderness of Your love! (Saint Gregory the Great's Easter Prayer) 38

You may want to pray these at the beginning of each day in this Holy Week. Or you may pray each prayer several times a day. However utilise these prayers, and I pray and hope they will enrich your walk with God and make this Holy Week truly holy and renewed. Holy Week quiz! How much do you remember about the people and events of Holy Week? Here’s a little quiz to test your knowledge. The answers are on page 42. 1. Where did the Agony in the Garden take place? 2. Who betrayed Jesus? 3. Who denied Jesus three times? 4. Who ordered Jesus to be scourged? 5. What criminal was released instead of Jesus? 6. How many Stations of the Cross are there? 7. How many times does Jesus fall on the way to Calvary? 8. Who helped Jesus carry his cross? 9. Who wiped the face of Jesus? 10. What did the sign on the cross say? 11. Who made arrangements for the burial of Jesus? 12. Who was the first person to speak with the Risen Jesus that first Easter Day? Easter Hope In the weeks after the Resurrection of Jesus, the Apostles overcame their fears, and experienced forgiveness, peace, joy, amazement, and hope. Their hearts burned within them as they understood the scriptures in a whole new way. They ran from place to place, telling the Good News. They were filled with New Life. I invite you to take into your souls the words of the angels: ‘do not be afraid.’ Face your fears. Forgive someone – perhaps even yourself. Allow yourself to be amazed at what God is doing. Read the scriptures and find a God of love. Go on an adventure. Try new things. Get creative. Use your imagination. Expand your horizons. Be joyful – God has a hold on you and will never let go. Tell others the Good News. Practice mercy, compassion and hope. Praise God. Amen. (Edward, Rector) EASTER VESTRY & ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING (APCM) Due to coronavirus outbreak the APCM schedules for 26th April has had to be postponed. Please contact Laura Craven PCC Secretary 821392 for more details 39

God hath not promised skies always blue, Flower-strewn pathways all our lives through; God hath not promised sun without rain, Joy without sorrow, peace without pain. But God hath promised strength for the day, Rest for the labour, light for the way, Grace for the trials, help from above, Unfailing sympathy, undying love. Marking St George’s day - 23rd April --The True Dragon St George was out walking St George was in awe of it He met a dragon on a hill, It was a thing apart It was wise and wonderful He hid the sleeping dragon Too glorious to kill Inside every English heart It slept amongst the wild thyme So on this day let’s celebrate Where the oxlips and violets grow England’s valleys full of light, Its skin was a luminous fire The green fire of the landscape That made the English landscape Lakes shivering with delight glow Let’s celebrate St George’s Day, Its tears were England’s crystal The dragon in repose; rivers The brilliant lark ascending, Its breath the mist on England’s The yew, the oak, the rose moors Its larder was England’s orchards, Its house was without doors (Brian Patten 2008) The Secret of Living The secret of living is learning to pray, It's asking our Father for strength for the day. It's trusting completely that His boundless grace Will overcome each problem we face. It's walking by faith, every mile we plod And knowing our prayers bring us closer to God. I am distributing material to Church members via email, so if you think you are not on my list, PLEASE contact me to check: [email protected] 40

Next month we look forward to Ascension, and Pentecost with new heart and new Spirit. Keep calm and pray on! Thought for the Month ‘God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble. God is our mighty fortress, always ready to help in times of trouble. God is our shelter and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.’ (Psalm 46 v1) CHURCH SERVICES With the exception of Funerals, which can only be held at the graveside or at a crematorium, all services in Church have been suspended until further notice. For pastoral or worship needs or if you require further advice, please contact the Rector, the Readers, Hon Assistant Priest or Churchwardens - details below. The Revd. Edward M. Doyle 01730 821576 [email protected] Churchwardens: Rogate: Ann Arnold 813817 Terwick: Lady (Bridget) Nixon 821504 Trotton & 818453 Brian Hardy 01428 741411 Chithurst: Sasha Boam 821867 Hon. Assistant Priest: The Revd. David Brown 892054 Readers: Scilla Le Pla 01428 741675 Liz Tyrrell Safeguarding officer: Rita Harrison Roach – if you require advice or need to report a safeguarding matter please contact Rita – 818339 41

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