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Back at the tip

They are to reopen on Monday 11th May.

We have been holding our Sunday services on-line during this Covid-19 lock-down. It has been encouraging to see so many people coming together via Zoom; last Sunday 37 devices were signed in, many with two people on board, and guests are joining us from as far away as Spain and Australia. If you would like to join us please do get in touch with your email address so that we can add you to the weekly invitation list.

Closer to home; our church finances are a bit worrying. We had a (virtual) meeting of our Benefice Council this week where we learned from our treasurers that each of our four churches is likely to be down on income by around £4,500 this year as we are not able to hold our usual fundraising events and, of course there are no weekly collections or gifts from visitors to our churches. Unfortunately the savings we make as a result of our churches being closed are very small as most of our outgoings continue regardless – such as our insurance premiums and Parish Share to the diocese.

Rev. Tim Harford

Green bins uncancelled

The current view from your kitchen windowThe MSDC green bin collection service is to resume on Monday 11th May and collections in Fulking will thus resume their normal pattern with a collection on Thursday 14th May.

Seedling Sunday

Plant sale on May 3rd, 11:00–2:00 in the Village HallFlower and vegetable seedlings; plant cuttings; tea and coffee; cakes; artwork & craft; local produce; jams, chutneys, etc.

Chris G (552)

Your chance to record history

West Sussex Record Office solicits your diaries, oral histories, photographs, letters, leaflets, flyers, posters, etc., over the pandemic period.

Downland Benefice Video Communion

I very much hope that you will be able to join our on-line Downland Benefice service of Holy Communion this Sunday, 19th April, 2020 at 10:30am. Please bring with you a small portion of bread and wine. To do so, from 10.15 a.m. on Sunday, please click here and follow the instructions that appear on your screen. Please let me know if there is anyone or anything you would like to be included in our prayers of intercession or in my private prayers for you.

Rev. Tim Harford

The Most Significant Event

The Most Significant Event in the History of Fulking
as Measured by the Number of News Reports

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Easter Sunday

Almost* everything, including the collection, can now be done on-line.
[*The communion wafer accessory for smartphones is still being beta-tested.]

Police pursue a motorcyclist to the Shepherd and Dog

Police chased a motorcyclist from the M23 to the Shepherd and Dog yesterday. Our man in the pub car park reports that five police cars and a helicopter were used in the pursuit. One constable went into the pub to check their CCTV images. She described the incident as “just someone being silly”. The Argus now tells us that “a 25-year-old man from Worthing has been reported for dangerous driving, speeding and failing to stop. His bike was also seized.”

Author: LocHist