Category Archives: Poynings
Downland Benefice Churches Closed
You will of course be aware that the Prime Minister has said that places of worship are to be closed; I have been instructed by the Archbishops and our bishop that the buildings are to be locked. I have placed notices in each of our churches to that effect and, very sadly, the doors will remain locked for the time being. The Archbishops have also said that until further notice we may not conduct weddings or baptisms – so please remember in your thoughts and prayers those whose special days have been disrupted.
Downland Benefice Services
The decision has been made that public worship will be suspended for the time being. The four Benefice churches will remain open for private prayer during normal opening hours. Weddings, baptisms and funerals will still be able to take place but with as few people as possible in attendance. We we hope we will be able to get back to normal as soon as possible but in the meantime please hold one another in prayer in these challenging times.
[Note also that Toddlers (Fulking Village Hall) has been cancelled for the foreseeable future.]
Community Skills Swap
If anyone wants to join the community skills swap whats app group they can through this link chat.whatsapp.com
It’s a group of people who are offering help or who would like help with anything, anything at all. You won’t have previous messages in the group but there are tools for loan, for instance.
Live in chef and commis chef required at the Royal Oak
Run an office in Poynings
Entry-level permanent full-time office administrator needed for R.J. Dance Contractors Ltd., a civil engineering company based in Poynings. General admin duties in a varied role. Opportunity to learn Mayrise and permits system.
Andrew Griffith/Joy Dennis surgeries in Poynings
Our new MP, Andrew Griffith, is holding a surgery at The Royal Oak in Poynings on the morning of Friday 28th February. Joy Dennis, our West Sussex County Councillor is also available for consultation. Both surgeries are by appointment:
Andrew Griffith – via email to Michelle Taylor michelle@andrewgriffithmp.com
Joy Dennis – via email joy.dennis@westsussex.gov.uk
This is an excellent opportunity to raise any concerns you may have with your local representatives in person.
Bar Staff/Waiting Staff required at the Royal Oak
Bob’s Cafe reopens
Bob’s café is open again this Friday, 31st January, from 11:00am–2:00pm, and all Fridays for the foreseeable future. Also open for coffee and bacon sandwiches this Sunday so long as the football is not rained off. If you have retained any of the café’s white melamine plates (first used for pizza takeaways), please return them as the café is a bit short of them.