If you had a close encounter of the second kind en route to the Shepherd & Dog a couple of weeks ago, then it was probably with the The Telegraph‘s version of the Stig in his “fast, eye-catching Citroen DS5 DSport, Hybrid4 Airdream, propelled by a powerful combination of smooth electric motor and punchy 2-litre diesel engine” en route to Goodwood via “the more cloistered B2116 through pretty villages – many boasting their own village signs – such as Ditchling and Fulking, with its picturesque gushing spring”. More here (the article seems to be part of a series of Michelin advertorials).
Category Archives: Sport and Recreation
Heart of Sussex Walk 2013
The British Heart Foundation are organizing a walk from Clayton Windmills to Alfriston on 30th June 2013. Details and registration here.
Glider crash
Update 3:55pm, 10th June: today’s Argus now has a photo.
Nomads still top Premier League [only more so]
Current Sussex League Champions Preston Nomads improved their placing at the top of this year’s Premier League Table with a convincing win against rivals Horsham on Saturday. .. Preston Nomads decided to insert Horsham after winning the toss at Fulking and the move paid off as the visitors were dismissed for just 83 in 37.3 overs as Kashif Ibrahim took 4 for 18 in 13 overs and Carl Simon grabbed 4 for 36 as he polished off the tail.
Poynings Fete
Poynings Country Garden Fete, Saturday 8th June 2:00pm at The Rectory
Walk to Henfield
For those who haven’t already done the walk, Eddie Reader provides instructions at The Argus. His map (above) has a certain visual appeal, but you would be better off clutching a copy of OS Explorer 122.
Nomads top Premier League
Last year’s Champions Preston Nomads top the Sussex Premier League after four games ahead of Cuckfield and East Grinstead following a three wicket win at Three Bridges .. Horsham are within five points of the leaders who they meet at Fulking next Saturday.
Nature Tots
The Sussex Wildlife Trust has developed a Forest School programme specifically for pre-school age children (2-5 year olds) starting at Woods Mill Nature reserve. Nature Tots is a brand new programme focused around getting pre-school children engaged in wildlife and outdoor activity. More information here.
Bank Holiday Walks
The May bank holiday looms and you face the problem of ensuring that your weekend visitors are kept both entertained and exhausted. Walks provide a tried and tested solution to this problem. Over this past winter, the Local Walks page (in the sidebar, under “About Our Village”) has been greatly expanded. There are links to over forty walks as well as a dozen or so walking maps available for download.