Christmas Open House at Broadreeds


Pauline Findlay writes:

It would be lovely if you can join me and a few fellow artists for a glass of mulled wine at our Christmas Open House at Broadreeds, The Street, Fulking BN5 9LU.

We will be open on Friday 1st December from 5:00pm until 8:00pm and on Saturday 2nd December from 11:00am until 3:00pm, with refreshments in support of Macmillan (cakes, mulled wine, tea and coffee).

Gift vouchers available.

Newtimber Country and Vintage Fayre

In the field next to the church in Church Lane (BN6 9BT) on Sunday 23 July 2017 from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm

Puppet shows and face painting for children, Vintage stalls, archery, plants, The Yoga Garden, jewellery, pottery, food including a hog roast, French creperie van, homemade cakes, tea and soft drinks and much much more.

Entrance – adults £1 children are free.
Free parking in the field just before the church.

All proceeds split between Newtimber Church and Wellbeing of Women (Birthright).

Mad March Pub Quiz at the Shepherd and Dog

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Geoffrey Bush writes:-

The Mad March Quiz is being held at over 100 pubs across Sussex. All money raised goes to the Friends of Sussex Hospices. The last two years have been excellent events.

Wednesday 8th March 2017 – 7pm arrival for 7:30 start. £10 per ticket, they will put out some nibbles for all the tables, and a raffle later on in the evening.

Book a table direct with Emily at the Shepherd & Dog. 01273 857 382

More information can be found at: friendsofsussexhospices.org.uk

Geoffrey

Parish Council Meeting – 12th January 2017 7:30pm – Village Hall

Fulking Parish Council will hold their quarterly meeting at 7:30 on Thursday January 12th 2017 in the Village Hall — agenda.

PARISH COUNCIL AGENDA
1. Chairman’s Welcome.
2. Apologies.
3. Declarations of Interest.
4. Approval of minutes 13th October 2016
5. Matters arising from the above minutes not on the agenda: (North Town Field trees)
6. Reports from MSDC Councillors & WSCC Councillor Peter Griffiths
7. Comments from the floor.
8. Development/Planning transfer to SDNPA feedback.
9. Ladybrook Spring maintenance update.
10. Neighbourhood Plan discussion
11. Drainage along Edburton Road update
12. Fulking Village Action Plan update & Procedure Revision
13. Increased traffic in Clappers Lane update.
14. Transparency funding update.
15. Clappers Lane drainage and Operation Watershed update.
16. Proposed parking measures West of Lady Brook Spring update.
17. Dog waste bins update.
18. Hillside bridle path drainage-flooding on Poynings Road & ‘the Deans’
19. SDNP Survey update
20. Brighton & Hove Land Sales.
21. Financial Matters (including Cheque List & Stubbs, Income & Expenditure to date, Budget v’s actual, quarterly bank reconciliation.
22. 2017/18 Precept.
23. Date of next meetings: 13th April, 13th July, and 12th October. APM/AGM 11th May 2017.

Members of the Press and Public are welcome to attend.


Downland Calendar 2017 Slideshow

Downland Calendar 2017

Calendar slideshow

When villagers putting together the Downland Calendar 2017 asked Fulking residents to send in their favourite photos, we received over 250 stunning images of Fulking and the South Downs, including landscapes, flora, fauna and village life. This slideshow video features a selection of those images, a real testament to the beautiful place we live in. You can view it by clicking the play button below (18:47 running time).

Studio Shards Open House

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Please come to the Studio Shards Open House (Broadreeds, The Street, Fulking BN5 9LU) this December: mugs, coasters, prints by Lizzie Cornelius; contemporary fused glass artwork by Pauline Findlay; jewellery by Terry Guile; and paintings, prints and cards by Sarah Mitchener.

We will be open on Friday 2nd December from 5:30pm until 7:30pm and on Saturday 3rd December from 11:00am until 4:00pm, with refreshments in support of Macmillan.

Affordable Warmth

Affordable Warmth
If you are finding it difficult to keep your home warm because of high energy bills and not enough money coming in don’t suffer in silence. There are a number of organisations and sources of support available to help reduce the cost of your energy expenditure and improve the comfort of your home. For further information on current schemes that are available check out the energy efficiency pages on www.midsussex.gov.uk

If you do not qualify for any existing fuel poverty support schemes you may be able to get some support through a local partnership project called Heat for Health. The project is a partnership between Mid Sussex Older People’s Council, Mid Sussex District Council and West Sussex Children and Family Centres. The project is aimed at households facing fuel poverty and containing someone either over 65 or under 5. Measures such as boiler replacements, insulation or secondary glazing may be available to eligible households.

Please call 01444 477191 or email heat@midsussex.gov.uk or check the energy pages on www.midsussex.gov.uk for further information

Planning Meeting – Wednesday 21st August 2016 6:30pm – Village Hall


Fulking Parish Council will hold a planning meeting at 6:30pm on Wednesday September 21st 2016 in the Village Hall.

SDNP/16/04196/FUL
Location: Shepherd And Dog Inn The Street Fulking BN5 9LU

Proposal: Construction of new oak barn courtyard infill extension with demolition of 1.8m of single skin brick courtyard wall with installation of opening partition to allow opening of entertaining space.

Members of the Press and Public are welcome to attend. By prior appointment with the Parish Clerk, a maximum of 2 people may speak for up to 5 minutes each in favour, and a maximum of 2 people may also speak for up to 5 minutes each against the application.