Category Archives: Sport and Recreation
Sloe Gin
Sloe Gin and Homemade Liqueur Competition: Monday 6th February, Royal Oak Poynings (Village Night — table reservations advisable). Entries in by 8:00pm (a jam jar will do), £1.50 per entry (2016/2017 fruit only). Two categories:
(i) Poynings — Sloe Gin Cup and prize for best liqueur (fruit+spirit);
(ii) Foreigners — Fulking, Newtimber, Pyecombe, and Woodmancote.
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.
Sunday, 15th 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.
Pilates classes starting next month
In Albourne Village Hall, on Wednesdays 12:45–1:45pm (starting 4th January) and on Thursdays 7:45–8:45pm (starting 5th January) at beginner/improver level. Small classes, so you will need to book. Taught by Tina Virgo, local Pilates teacher and personal trainer. If you are interested, contact Tina at tinavirgo@sky.com or on 07786 431015.
Poynings Bonfire & Fireworks
Join us for our bonfire and fireworks at the Blacksmith Field (behind Forge Garage) on Saturday 5th November. The procession will leave the Royal Oak at 6:25pm approximately. Lighting of the fire and fireworks will follow. Please give generously on the gate. Hot food and drink by Sussex Four Wheel Drive in aid of Ye Olde Villagers Christmas Dinner. [Last year, mulled wine was £3.00 glass, and hog roast with stuffing and apple sauce was £5.00.]
Clean-burning material (wood & cardboard) can be taken to the bonfire site from today until 5:00pm on the 1st November.
Toddlers/Family Coffee
A reminder: the Toddlers/Family Coffee event at the Village Hall takes place every Wednesday morning from 10:00am–11:30am. It is a fun time with play & music & drinks! It is informally run by everyone! The cost, per session, is a donation to the Village Hall Fund of £1 per family.
Tricia Robinson
St. Andrew’s Day Quiz
At 7:00pm for 7:30pm, November 25th — this is always a popular event and promises to be a fun evening held once again at the Preston Nomads Pavilion in Clappers Lane. Tickets at £7.50 per person (in teams of four people) include a ploughman’s platter. Bar & raffle. Usually sells out so book now.
Contact Jane on 07812-465-559 to book and to enter teams.
Mycology on Wolstonbury Hill
Ping! Pong!! Poynings!!! [Update]
We have managed to secure a reinforced concrete base for the outdoor table tennis table, one that complies with all the regulations, for £1400. We have £600 in the bank so there is just another £800 to go. Any last minute donations would be most welcome: drop an envelope in to either Sheila Marshall (Oak Cottage) or Colin Warburton (Hideaway Cottage).
Sheila Marshall