A talk by Jayne Shrimpton to the Henfield History Group at 8:00pm on Tuesday 10th November in the Free Church Hall in Henfield. The speaker is a professional dress historian and ‘photo detective’ who has published half a dozen books and published numerous articles. Her talk will focus on civilian and military photos taken during WWI. The photos above show Jayne Shrimpton’s grandmother, father, and aunts in 1917
Category Archives: Henfield
Henfield Summer Fayre
Henfield Gardens & Arts 2015
Steyning Grammar School — 400 Years of Education
A talk to the Henfield History Group by Dr. Janet Pennington of the Sussex School of Archaeology. Dr. Pennington was the archivist at Lancing College for eighteen years and is the author of Chanctonbury Ring: The Story of a Sussex Landmark. At 8:00pm on Tuesday 13th January, Free Church Hall, Henfield.
There Was An Old Woman – the Musical
Henfield Hall: Thursday 1st January 2015 at 5:00pm; Friday 2nd January 2015 at 7:30pm; and Saturday 3rd January 2015 at 2:30pm and 7:30pm. Tickets from Stevens Estate Agents, High Street, Henfield (01273 492141).
Henfield Arts & Crafts Fayre
Wirework and fused glass jewellery; fabric creations; woodturning; handmade wooden toys; garden sculptures; hand weaving and felted bags; revamped painted furniture; embroidered bags, towels and flannels; decoupage with vintage mapping; photographic prints and cards; canvas art and prints; domestic pottery and ceramic sculptures; crocheted creations; handmade soaps; crochet/knitted hats, scarves and bags; handmade ceramics; handmade jewellery; mosaics; glass flowers and fusing; patchwork quilting applique and embellishment; traditional upholstery; wood carving; barometers and clocks. Saturday 22nd November 2014, 10:00am–4:00pm in Henfield Hall.
Cold call burglaries
Sussex Police report:
Since August there have been 26 break-ins at towns and villages across the Horsham district that detectives believe have been committed by the same people. The offences began in August in Storrington but have spread to Coolham, Henfield, Steyning, Horsham, Pulborough, Bramber, Billingshurst, Kirdford, West Chiltington and Ashurst as well as Petworth in the Chichester district. The thieves have escaped with jewellery, cash and unusual household ornaments.
Katy Wood, from the Operation Magpie team, said: “We believe the offenders could be cold-calling at homes to try to work out who is in and whether they are likely to have valuables. We think they are then returning when no one is home — perhaps because the residents have told them they won’t be there — and breaking in”.
The victims closest to Fulking were located at Broomfield Road in Henfield, Kings Barn Lane in Steyning, Maudlyn Park in Bramber, and School Lane in Ashurst.
Sussex Woodcraft Society Annual Show
This is the Society’s 29th annual show. Ours is one of the few wood clubs that encompass all aspects of woodworking skills. Carving, turning, marquetry, dolls’ houses, toys and pyrography are just some of the wide range of work exhibited by our members which is all hand crafted locally. A lot of work will be on sale and will make superb Christmas presents. Some of our members also hope to be demonstrating their skills on the day.
So, if you enjoy the beauty and variety of wood products and like talking to friendly and knowledgeable crafts people, I’m sure you will enjoy a visit to our show and I look forward to meeting you.
Brian Campion
The Royal Sussex Regiment in WWI
A talk by Matthew Jones of the West Sussex Record Office to the Henfield History Group at 8:00pm on Tuesday 11th November, in the Free Church Hall, Henfield.