Due to the unexpected loss of a companion, I urgently require a retired horse as a replacement. Must be able to live out all year round in a thirteen acre field close to the Shepherd & Dog. Gelding preferred. For more details, please call 01273 857011.
Sheena Trist
- Mixed media: powder-coated steel, polymethyl methacrylate, holly
- Artist: unknown
- Genre: magic realism
- Location: Clappers Lane, Fulking
- Access: at any time
- Admission: free
- Curation: West Sussex County Council
Pro Deo. Pro Patria. Pro Rege. 1914 R.I.P. 1918. James Baker. Samuel Baker. William Baker. Charles Baldey. Arthur W. Brown. James E. Lucas. Elias Luff. Charles E. Sheppard. Richard Wearn.
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
Five miles, Tuesday November 10th 2015, 2:00pm–4:00pm, five miles starting from the High Trees car park (by the roundabout where the A2037 joins the A283). Organized by Horsham District Council, free, led by trained volunteers. No need to book, just turn-up at start point.
MSDC have advised that the large bank outside 5 to 13 Clappers Lane is about to be ‘reprofiled’, i.e., the level reduced to the same height as the footpath and graded down to the road. It will then be turfed. This is because of erosion and earth falling into the road, a problem that I first reported a year ago. The work will start on Monday 2nd November Friday 6th November and last for up to 3 days 5 weekdays. Access to Clappers Lane from the village will be severely limited during working hours between about 8:00am and 4:00pm.
Linda Dyos
Updated: November 3rd.
With bonfire night approaching, please be sure to advise your neighbours if you are planning any fireworks – this is especially important if they have pets and/or livestock so that arrangements can be made to ensure the animals are in a safe environment to save them unnecessary distress. This applies at any time of the year, not just the traditional November round of fireworks.
The Parish Council has been advised that an animal needed veterinary treatment following a recent private firework display where the neighbours had not been pre-warned.
Kate Watson
Pyecombe Church, 6:00pm–9:00pm on Saturday 14th November. Enjoy local Sussex wine from Ditchling’s Court Garden Vineyard, with cheese, bread and nibbles. Hear historic tales about Pyecombe’s past, links with Lewes Priory and with local villages along the South Downs Way. Be entertained with music from the Pyecombe Choir and other local musicians.
Tickets £7.50 per adult (includes first glass of wine and snacks), under 14s free. For tickets in advance, contact Karen Lewis 01273 857013 or email karenalew1@aol.com.
Homes & The HomelessWith the coming of November, we are getting well into winter and could possibly spare a thought for those less fortunate than ourselves who are without a roof over their heads.
Many properties in Britain remain unoccupied for various reasons; perhaps the owner lives elsewhere abroad for all or most of the year, or possibly it suits them to retain a property empty for investment purposes.
Whatever the reason, and I believe there may be such properties in this village, it would be nice if they could spare a thought for the disadvantaged and offer the accommodation to homeless citizens or, dare I suggest it, refugees.
While on the subject, it is a thought that a mandatory charge of double or triple Council Tax could be rendered on vacant properties as an incentive to the owners to put them to use. Perhaps the foreign investment in property, mostly in London, would be less attractive and it might solve some of the housing problems in the capital.