In the Village Hall from 11:00am to 3:00pm: crafts & gifts; jewellery; ceramics; cards; fabric, wooden & knitted gifts; toys; conserves & puddings; stocking fillers; seasonal fare; tea/coffee, cakes and mulled wine. More stallholders welcome, £10 a table, contact me — jengreenuk@yahoo.co.uk or 552.
Jen Green
So, if you enjoy the beauty and variety of wood products and like talking to friendly and knowledgeable crafts people, I’m sure you will enjoy a visit to our show and I look forward to meeting you.
Brian Campion
Join us for our bonfire and fireworks at the Blacksmith Field (behind Forge Garage) on Saturday 8th November. The procession will leave the Royal Oak promptly at 6:25pm. Lighting of the fire and fireworks will follow. Hot food available. Pay on the gate.
The third of these, following the great success of the first two, will be held in the Village Hall on Saturday November 29th from 11:00am to 3:00pm. If you want a stall please ring Jen Green on 01273 857552. Tea and cake (and possibly mulled wine) will be provided. Entrance free.
Chris Gildersleeve
The area between Amberley and Ditchling is what Americans call a ‘dry county’. That’s why pub-based South Downs walks are not possible in this benighted region. Or so The Telegraph would have you believe. [Confused Telegraph readers who find themselves on this page should look here.]
The Tottington Woodlanders need you:
Come along and have a go at coppicing.
You do not need any special tools as they are all provided, along with the training, however please wear suitable clothing and footwear for working outdoors. The most important thing is to bring a mug for the cuppa around the fire – the hot water, tea or coffee will be provided.
We always pair up newcomers or novices with volunteers who are experienced and training continues until everyone is comfortable that you can work safely unaccompanied. Some people previously have been worried that they may cut the wood to the wrong size or do something wrong. We are grateful for the assistance and it is unlikely that you could do any lasting damage.
The work starts at 9.30am on a Sunday morning and normally finishes around 1:00pm, but there is no requirement to be there at the start and still be there at the end.
Starting on 26th October, the dates include all Sundays until the end of March 2015 with the single exception of 28th December.
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
Five miles, Tuesday October 14th 2014, 2:00pm–4:00pm, five miles starting from the High Trees car park (by the roundabout where the A2037 joins the A283). Organized by Horsham District Council, free, led by trained volunteers. No need to book, just turn-up at start point.
