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Not a lot to do
According to the National Parks Authority, no events have been organized in the South Downs as part of National Parks Week. Congratulations to the SDNPA for their resolve in keeping visitors at bay, and residents’ diaries free of clutter.
Henfield Summer Fayre
This month’s BN5
Many residents of Fulking, Horn Lane and Oreham Common will have noticed that their copy of the July BN5 arrived yesterday, 10th July. This was thanks to a new scheme initiated by the Royal Mail sorting office in Rochester: they now send new periodicals off for ‘responsible recycling’ prior to delivery thus saving individual recipients the bother. In this instance, they sent 288 copies of the latest BN5 directly to the responsible knacker’s yard. When the BN5 team learned of this (from those of you who notified them), they managed to hastily assemble 200 out-of-area copies and the Henfield delivery office distributed these yesterday.
If you have a shed full of periodicals that you would like to have ‘responsibly recycled’, give the folks at Royal Mail in Rochester a buzz.
Truleigh Hill Health Walk
Five miles, Tuesday July 14th 2015, 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.
The Colossus of John Rhodes
John Rhodes repeatedly called on the Inspector to reject the [Horsham District Council] plan as “unsound.” Three years ago Mr Rhodes was one of four experts on the Practitioners Advisory Group which helped to draft the government’s National Planning Policy Framework, so he is well placed to negotiate every loophole in the law.
Clappers Lane Closure
Please note that Clappers Lane will be closed between Badger Brook and Waltons Farm for two days from Tuesday 14th July, while drainage work is done. Click Public Notice for more detail.
Saddlescombe Road closure
Saddlescombe Road and Devils Dyke Road will be closed between 12.30am and 9.00am on Sunday 12th July thanks to the 2015 Night Time London to Brighton Bike Ride. Access to adjacent properties will be maintained and alternative routes for other traffic will be signed on site.
Parish Council Meeting – 9th July 2015 7:30pm – Village Hall
Fulking Parish Council will hold their quarterly meeting at 7:30 on Thursday July 9th in the Village Hall — agenda. Members of the Press and Public are welcome to attend.
CATTLE ON THE DOWNS: Please note there is now an additional agenda item to discuss this topic. A National Trust warden will be available to answer any questions you may have.
