“Christian Aid 2013 – Life Before Death”

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“Christian Aid Week: has come and gone but the plight of the poor and destitute throughout the world continues. Christian Aid knows no boundaries and distribution is through local “on the spot” organisations who best know how to channel the limited resources. The money is spent on Basics – Food / Clean Water / Habitation / Education / Medication. Aid is an on-going challenge – even more so today and n this uneconomic climate – and continues to be a “growing” requirement and (unfortunately) not just for this one week. This year you contributed a magnificent £1280 (so far), a little down on last year but still a great effort and on behalf of all the poor and destitute who will receive your generous contributions and support – “Thank You”

Andrew Forsyth

First Capel Brownies

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Rainbows are the youngest section of Girl Guiding UK. Capel has a very active group and if your daughter is between 5 and 7 years old she may like to join us. To show you what the girls enjoy about Rainbows we asked them last month and this is what they said:

” We make, do and play fun things,

We go on trips – we went to the zoo.

We work to earn badges.

We talk about things we have done during the week.

We play good games.

We like to be in the Hall with our friends – we make new friends.

We have nice leaders and junior leaders – all the leaders and girls are kind.

We make food and eat fun (slimy!) things.”

A number of Rainbows are moving up to Brownies at the end of this term so we have space to welcome new girls. If you would like your daughter to be part of this fun group please register her details on www.girlguiding.org.uk under the ‘parents’ section.

We will be in touch with you as soon as we receive her registration.

Ladybird, Honeybee & Hoverfly (aka Sarah Pusey, Tracey Robinson & Dineke van den Bogerd)

The Evergreens

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Our May outing was a trip on the river Thames and as the weather had been awful up to this point we set off with some trepidation on the morning of the 20th. However, our fears were unfounded and we arrived in Windsor in sunny weather. Having been told by the driver that the Changing of the Guard was due to take place, most of us set off for Windsor castle to enjoy the proceedings. We then boarded the boat for our trip down the river and while gazing at some of the gorgeous houses we enjoyed a lovely cream tea.

We occasionally have spare seats on our outings, so if you fancy joining us we would love to see you. Our programme is at the front of the magazine so you can see where we are going. Just give me a ring on 712827.

Kath Rudkin

Charity Bric-A-Brac Stall At The Capel Show

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I shall be running my charity stall at the Show, in aid of Okewood Church and Family Support Work to support vulnerable families across Sussex. I shall be grateful for your help with bric-a-brac items, children’s books and toys for the stall. Please contact me on 01403 260139 to arrange for delivery or collection of your items.

Many thanks. Mandy Tanswell

Beare Green Ladies’ Stoolball

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Beare Green Ladies are doing well back in Division Two, but with some close games this year. We are through to round three of the Knock-out Cup with a win and a by.

Congratulations to three junior players, Poppy, Tsu Tsi and N’Dea who have been selected to play for Surrey against Sussex at Hassocks on July 14th.

Dot Thorp

Can You Help?

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Surrey Police are currently investigating criminal damage to vehicles that occurred overnight Friday 14th June into Saturday 15th June 2013. A person has walked along The Street in Capel and deliberately scratched vehicles parked along the road. We believe that approximately 15 vehicles have been damaged from this mindless act of criminal damage. We are seeking information in relation to this investigation and would like to hear from anyone who may know who has done this. Please contact us on 101 quoting crim reference MV/13/2245 or alternatively call crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

Capel’s “Talent & Tote” Night Added To Village’s Big Weekend

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Budding singers, jugglers, dancers, magicians and comedians are invited to show off their skills at the “Capel’s Got Talent” Talent & Tote night which takes place on Saturday 17th August from 7.30pm on the Capel Recreation Ground.

Each act will be given a two-and-a-half minute slot to impress the audience and panel of judges who will announce the winner on the night. The winning act will be invited to perform again that evening and also at the Capel Music Festival the following day.

The Capel’s Got Talent competition will be followed by a race night and the evening will then finish with a disco. There will also be a bar and various food items available for purchase.

Anyone wishing to take part in Capel’s Got Talent should get their application in by Friday 19th July. Entry is on a first-come first-served basis and successful applicants will be notified by 20th July. Application forms can be picked up from Carters of Capel, Capel News and the St Catherine’s Hospice shop in Dorking. Alternatively, they can be downloaded from www.capelmusicfestival.org.uk. Entry fee is £5 per act.

There is a £5 per person entry fee for spectators and supporters wishing to attend “Capel’s Got Talent” Talent & Tote night (free for under 12s and contestants) and all money raised on the night will go towards supporting St Catherine’s Hospice, The Studio ADHD Centre and other local charities.

For further information visit www.capelmusicfestival.org.uk or email info@capelmusicfestival.org.uk

 

Capel Music Festival Pre-Event Raises Over £5,000 For St Catherine’s Hospice

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The sun was shining on Capel on Saturday 8th June as hundreds of villagers turned up to support the second Capel Music Festival pre-event at Treetops which raised £5,200 for St Catherine’s Hospice.

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From midday until late, visitors were entertained by a number of fantastic bands who all gave their time free of charge in order to raise much needed funds for the charity. There was also face painting and henna tattoos, a hog roast, fresh pizzas, a bar and a raffle with lots of prizes on offer.

The next Capel Music Festival pre-event takes place at The Crown in Capel on Saturday 20th July from 4pm until late. As well as featuring a number of pupils from The Weald Church of England Primary School in Beare Green in The Weald’s Got Talent, there will be an open mic session and a couple of live bands.  There’ll also be a BBQ and some fabulous raffle prizes with all money raised going to St Catherine’s Hospice, The Studio ADHD Centre and other local charities.

The Capel Music Festival itself will take place on the Capel Recreation Ground on Sunday 18th August from midday to 7.30pm. Tickets are available in advance or on the day for just £7 per adult with free entry for children under the age of 12. To purchase tickets or for further information visit www.capelmusicfestival.org.uk or email info@capelmusicfestival.org.uk

News From Scott-Broadwood C Of E Infant School – July 2013

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As we come to the end of the school year, we are approaching a time of great change at Scott-Broadwood. This summer we will be saying farewell to two very long-serving members of staff; both Mrs Rice and Mrs Butcher will be retiring and we wish them long, relaxing and fun retirements.

Mrs Rice joined the school in 1996 and since that time has taught in our Reception and Year 1 class at the Ockley base. I’m sure every child who has been in her class has a particular memory of that time. I will always remember her delight when a child first writes their name, or joins in an activity with other children; such important milestones for all children in their first year at school. Mrs Rice has seen great periods of change during her time with us, particularly the new classrooms being built. Her legacy will live on at Scott-Broadwood for many years to come, and we particularly thank her for her leadership of the ‘Early Year’ and the Ockley base during her time.

Mrs Butcher joined the school in 1985 and during tose 28 years she has always been part of our admin team, and has supervised the children at lunchtime. She has encouraged children to leave their parents happily in the mornings, and looked after children who are not feeling well or who have fallen over. Behind the scenes, Mrs Butcher has organised many aspects of school finances, most recently the ‘school fund’, making sure that all visits and extra activities are paid for, and that ther is enough money to pay for those little extras. Mrs Butcher has also been a greatly-valued listening and supportive ear to parents for a whole generation of children coming to the school.

It is almost impossible to imagine the school without Mrs Butcher and Mrs Rice, as they have both made a huge contribution to school life. Both are great friends to many members of staff and we will miss them in September. In honour of their retirements, we will be holding a day of celebrations on Tuesday, 23rd July. Any former staff, governor, parent or pupil are invited to come to wish them well, between 4 and 5:30pm at the Ockley base. Please phone the Capel base (01306 711171) or email info@scott-broadwood.surrey.sch.uk if you are planning to attend.

Just before half term we had our Ofsted Inspection and I am delighted to be able to announce that the inspection team judged Scott-Broadwod as a Good School in all areas. This is a great reflection of the hard work and dedication of the children, staff, governors, parents and volunteers, who make our school such a wonderful place.

Rebecca Bacon, Head Teacher

The Weald Primary School – July 2013

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We can hardly believe it, but yet another year has flown by and this academic year is drawing to close. We do though still have a few great events this month, that you would be very welcome to join us at:

  • 5th Sports Day
  • 11th and 12 Upper Junior Production – tickets available through the school office
  • 13th Weald Fest Camping Weekend – local families welcome, but book your pitch
  • 22nd Whole School Pause Day – a time to refelct and so prayer stations will be open to parents and friends before and after school.
  • 23rd – Year 2’s Moving on Assembly
  • 24th – Year 6’s Leaver’s Assembly

We also have our new pupils joining us for the following remaining events:

  • 2nd Class Swaps – All the children going into Year 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 spend the day with their new teachers in their new classrooms.
  • 12th and 19th mornings – our new reception pupils join us.

This month we say farewell not only to our current year 6 who we wish every success in their new secondary schools. but also to three members of staff:

  • Mrs Hancock is retiring, and going to take a well deserved rest.
  • Mr Samuel has been promoted to Head teacher of another school.
  • Mr Ryan is going to devote some more of his time to his other career.

We will miss all three of them but do thank them for all they have done for our school and we wish them every success in their new roles!

As their time at The Weald draws a close, the Year 6 pupils have been reflecting on this and have shared the following thoughts.

During my time at the Weald I have really enjoyed:

  • Feeling like part of a big family – Meg
  • All the schools trips, especially the Year 6 Residential – Joe
  • Being a part of a ‘Forest School’ project – Henry
  • The literacy lessons where you get to write great stories – Aaron

When I leave I will really miss:

  • All the fun times we’ve had – Lola
  • The clubs – Lorna
  • The teachers – Humphrey
  • The butterscotch tart – Emma

These are some of those lasting memories that will no doubt remain with them as they grow older and reflect back on the happy times they have had at the Weald. We do hope they will stay in touch with us and share their successes as the move through their new schools.

Mrs Davis, Head Teacher