Category: Fulking Fair

Bobservation No. 4

Social CommitteeFULKING SOCIAL COMMITTEE

Fulking Social Committee was formed by Jill Bremer in 1996 and since that date has been ably chaired by various villagers, most notably Jill herself and latterly by Jenny Tooley. The aim of the Committee is to raise money for village needs, and promote a spirit of togetherness in Fulking.The constitution is posted on the village website.

Amongst fundraising events the principal activity is the annual fair which, thanks to the generosity of Harry and Charmayne Diamond, has been held in Downside Meadow for the last five years. This year it will be held on Sunday 26 July and helpers are greatly appreciated and very much needed. The Annual General Meeting of the Committee is being held in the village hall at 8pm on Thursday 5 February and all villagers are welcome with the proviso that, if you come along with an idea you must be prepared to carry it out.

Any request for the disbursement of Social Committee funds is always sympathetically and sensibly considered by the Committee and if it is of benefit to the village as a whole the request is likely to be granted. The need to continue raising and retaining money will be justified should a contingency arise such as major treework in the North Town Field, major repairs to the village hall or an eventual replacement for the building.

And the winner is .. Fulking Fair!

The Argus Community Event of the Year 2014 Fulking Fair

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Community Event Of the Year — Fulking Fair

Fun, frolics, laughter, memories and most importantly community spirit – the annual Fulking Fair had it all.

The village, near Devil’s Dyke, has a population of just 250 people. But it is renowned for holding one of the best fairs in the county.

This year the “biggest and best” Fulking Fair saw 2,000 people flock to the picturesque village for a BBQ, drinks, music, games, rides, tea, cake and more – with all money raised ploughed back into village projects.

Popular violinist and musician Nigel Kennedy, who lives in the village, wowed the crowds with his performances and the fair raised several thousand pounds.

This money goes towards funding the village newsletter, the Pigeon Post, and helps with the upkeep of the village hall among other things. In recent years money raised has also seen the building of a new play area for the children in the North Town Field.

Treasurer of Fulking Social Committee Bob Rowland said: “The music was better than it’s ever been and it was just an absolutely tremendous day. I honestly believe there is no fair in Sussex better than ours now. The villagers and ex-vilagers all pull together and create a wonderful sense of community”.

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