Just in from the People of Poynings: Christmas is over and all the decorations are down. Don’t worry though, because the amazing Aladdin Pantomime is on this weekend, and, there are still some tickets left. Just think, at the evening performances you even get a glass of wine, so for £8 its an absolute bargain!
Don’t forget, all proceeds to help with the upkeep of our lovely Church.
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Steyning Grammar School — 400 Years of Education
A talk to the Henfield History Group by Dr. Janet Pennington of the Sussex School of Archaeology. Dr. Pennington was the archivist at Lancing College for eighteen years and is the author of Chanctonbury Ring: The Story of a Sussex Landmark. At 8:00pm on Tuesday 13th January, Free Church Hall, Henfield.
Wolstonbury 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.
Booking not needed. Sunday, 11th January 2015, 10:00am — 1:00pm, all tickets £3. Meet at Clayton recreation ground, just off the A273. More Information: Graham Wellfare, 01273 857712, graham.wellfare@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Common Woodland Bryophytes
Sussex Wildlife Trust is offering a course taught by Graeme Lyons in Woods Mill on Friday 20th February from 10:00am to 4:00pm:
An introduction to bryophytes, their taxonomy and ecology. We will learn the terminology and different parts of the plants before spending the morning identifying specimens in doors. After lunch we will venture into the woods where we will identify bryophytes in the field. Many of the plants are very small and use hand lenses are required throughout. Latin names will also be used in the absence of widely used English names. Suitable for people who have had some experience in plant identification and introduction to taxonomy. Also for ecologists, professionals, biology and ecology students.
You will need to book.
On the market
Ruby Gough RIP
Many villagers will recall with affection Ruby Gough who lived in Fulking Cottage with her husband Roger between 1965 and 2002, who died recently. She maintained the village scrapbook for many years. Her funeral is being held at 11:00am on Thursday 8th January at The Downs Crematorium, the Rev. Graham Jeffery will be officiating.
Preston Nomads: looking for bar staff
Preston Nomads are looking for someone to join their staff to help cover the bar for a few hours a week, mainly in the evenings and at weekends. Applicants must be over 18, due to the sale of alcohol, but there’s no upper age limit! They must be trustworthy and reliable with a friendly and outgoing personality. No previous experience is necessary as full training will be provided. The season runs from mid April until early September. They offer a competitive rate of pay and an excellent working environment.
If interested please contact Phil Brown or call 01273 857497.
Parish Council 8th January 7:30pm Village Hall
Fulking Parish Council will hold their quarterly meeting at 7:30 on Thursday January 8th in the Village Hall — agenda. Members of the Press and Public are welcome to attend.
Andrea Dickson
Clerk to Fulking Parish Council
01444 451060/andreadicksonfpc@gmail.com
How to Engage in the Planning Process for the Benefit of Wildlife
[If you are planning to convert your field into a campsite, or trying to stop someone else from doing so, then this brief tutorial may be just what you need.]
Laura Brook and Jess Price look at how to engage with planning processes and its impact on wildlife with reference to biodiversity legislation and how to respond to planning applications on biodiversity grounds: (i) an introduction to the planning system in England and key biodiversity legislation & guidance; (ii) the process involved in responding to a planning application on biodiversity grounds; and (iii) some examples of planning applications. A basic run through of the planning system in England and key biodiversity legislation and guidance. An outline of the process involved in responding to a planning application on biodiversity grounds. The course will be run from an ecological stand point and will not cover other planning issues.
Woods Mill, Thursday 12th February, 6:30pm–9:00pm. Book here.