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Fulking Village Fair – Saturday 30th July 2016

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Fulking Fair 2013 PosterBob Rowland writes:-

The 2016 Fulking Fair and Fun Day, in its new venue, proved to be highly successful. In particular the villagers’ stalls along the Street on the way from car parking in Downside Meadow to The North Town Field were reckoned to be a great addition and so were the teas and cakes in the village hall.

A good variety of stalls displaying country crafts, tractors ,beverages and food were on show and the childrens’ games included the ever appreciated ‘Stocks’ for dads to get a soaking and the new addition of Bubble Pop which was a tremendous success.

Needless to say the new format gave rise to problems particularly with food and drink in the field but these will be improved to our usual standard by next year. Having said this the French Revolution Crepes wagon did sterling work.

Thanks so much to all the villagers who participated and to the stallholders and visitors who came. See you in 2017!

Bob

Click here for a selection of photos from Fulking Fair 2016

If you have any other photographs of this year’s fair that you would like to share then please email them to webmaster@fulking.net

Saddlescombe Farm Open Day

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Dew pond at Saddlescombe Farm
The National Trust writes:

Discover this ancient downland farm that was once owned by the Knights Templars. Tours of the 17th century buildings, the surrounding downs and the walled garden. Displays and demonstrations of traditional work including; hurdle making, shepherding, carpenters’ workshop and more. Tea and home-made cakes available.

Sunday 24th April, 10:30am–4:00pm, adult £5, child £2, family £13.

Newtimber Place Gardens

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Newtimber Place NGS
The gardens at Newtimber Place will be open as part of the NGS (National Gardens Scheme) on Sunday 17th April between 2pm and 5.30pm. The gardens are lovely at this time of year with stunning daffodils and beautiful fritillaries. Beautiful Grade I listed C16/C17 moated house (not open). Gardens and woods full of bulbs and wild flowers in spring. Herbaceous border and lawns. Moat flanked by water plants. Mature trees. Wild garden, ducks, chickens and fish. Tea and home made cakes in aid of the church. There are ducks, chickens and guinea fowl wandering around so dogs need to be kept on a lead. Admission £4.00, children free.

Wolstonbury in winter

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Wolstonbury Hill in winter
A guided walk exploring the woods and ancient downland of one of the most remarkable hills on the South Downs. Here you will discover ancient beech trees, a mysterious history and a bizarre lunar landscape created by billions of ants.

Sunday, 17th January 2016, 10:00am — 1:00pm, all tickets £3. Meet at Clayton recreation ground, just off the A273. Children and dogs on leads welcome. Booking essential: call Graham Wellfare, 01273 857712, devilsdyke@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Retired horse required

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Retired carriage horses
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

Fireworks

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Wise guys buy astra fireworks
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