Bobservation No. 106: Anne Hind RIP
Anne Hind
Sadly there is another village death to report, adding to the other villagers who have passed away during the last twelve months. Anne Hind, such an attractive and charming lady, was taken by emergency to hospital but it was not possible to save her. She was of no great age and the shock to her husband Mark must have been quite horrific. I am sure everyone one who knew her was greatly saddened by her passing.
Fulking Fair
The annual fair on Sunday 16 July from midday till 5pm is being driven along by the Chair of the Social Committee, Sally Brownie, and given decent weather will be a tremendous local attraction. Centre stage will be RSPCA fun dog show and support will come from some interesting live music with Henfield Ukulele band, the Steel tribe band, Tenderhooks and The Pycombe PV choir, many entertaining stalls selling teas and homemade cakes, plants, flowers, jewellery, canine treats accessories and training, many children’s games and interests, Tug of War, a large array of food stalls including the Shepherd & Dog bar and BBQ, Indian Home cooking, crepes, pizzas, hot dogs, Ice cream, Fudge, pies, bakeries. In addition to all this a mammoth bottle Tombola. The new location at Long Clays on the Edburton road with adjacent parking will save visitors the walk from one end of the village to the fairground. There will be demonstrations and displays by Sustainable Henfield 2030, Henfield Spinners & weavers, Tottington Woodlanders, HART, hedgelaying, Woodland Trust, Sussex Wildlife Trust and more.
Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 7th July 2023
You are cordially invited to the Ordinary Meeting of Fulking Parish Council on Thursday 6th July 2023 at 7.30pm, to be held at the Village Hall. The meeting will consider the items set out below.
Trevor Parsons – Parish Clerk
AGENDA
Public Participation: There will be a period of 15 minutes set aside at the beginning of the meeting for the public to ask questions or make comments on items on the Agenda. Comments on items not appearing on the agenda can be made at the chairman’s discretion.
23/047/OM. Apologies for Absence.
23/048/OM. Declaration of Members’ Interests.
23/049/OM. Councillors Statement.
23/050/OM. Approve the Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting of 16th March 2023 and Planning Meetings of 23rd March and 3rd April 2023.
23/051/OM. Matters Arising & Outstanding Actions To clarify and report on actions brought forward from the last meeting.
23/052/OM. Reports from District and County Councillors.
23/053/PM. Planning Application SDNP/23/02336/LIS
Location: Customary Cottage The Street Fulking West Sussex BN5 9LU
Proposal: General conservation and repair works. Structural repairs to gable end. External and internal alterations including replacement of modern fenestration, lowering of ground floor level and cleaning of historic timbers and masonry. Minor landscape works
23/054/PM. Planning Application SDNP/23/02531/LIS
Location: Customary Cottage The Street Fulking West Sussex BN5 9LU
Proposal: Conversion of attic space including enlargement of existing hatch, insertion of timber ladder and reinforcing platform
23/055/OM New Councillor Co-option
23/056/OM. Playground Update
23/057/OM. Village sign
23/058/OM. Information Items. To receive information and items for the agenda at future meetings.
23/059/OM. Correspondence. To discuss correspondence and respond to correspondence received.
23/060/OM. Financial Matters. To receive the report on the Council’s income and to approve future expenditure.
23/061/OM. To set a date for the next Ordinary Meeting in October 2023.
Bobservation No. 105: Fulking Fair 2023
Fulking Fair
This year’s fair will, as usual, be centred on the RSPCA fun dog show. In addition there will be childrens games, tattoo face painting, a competition, races and Tug of War. Food will include Crepes, Fudge, BBQ, Hot dogs, Pies, Bakeries, Pizzas, Ice Cream, Cakes, Biltong, Fresh fruit, Hot caramelized sandwiches, Homemade cakes, Preserves, Indian home cooking. Liquid refreshment by the Shepherd & Dog, teas, coffees, beers & wines, cocktails. Demonstrations by HART, Woodland Trust, hedgelaying, woodworking, Sussex Wildlife Trust, Henfield spinners & weavers. Music by Tenderhooks, Henfield Ukulele band, Pyecombe Choir. Doggie things like pet portraits, dog collars, dog & pet food, dog training. Sales stalls including childrens books, jewellery, leatherwork, bric a brac, caps & hats, ladies clothing, cards & gifts, flowers. Information from Fulking Parish Council, Sustainable Henfield 2030. AND an exceptional TOMBOLA to win great value prizes.
Ok! So I know we are missing a couple of F-16 fighters and a troop of Chieftain tanks but you can’t say we didn’t try!!
All of this takes a number of volunteers to make it work in an acceptable manner. If you have not already done so please contact Sally Brownie to see what you can do to help.
Annual Parish Meeting – Thursday 18th May 2023 – 7.30pm
You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Parish Meeting on Thursday 18th May at 7.30pm at Fulking Village Hall.
Agenda: Annual Meeting of Council
23/038/AMC Chairman’s Welcome followed by Election of Chairman & Vice Chairman
Agenda: Annual Parish Meeting
23/039/APM Apologies for Absence
23/040/APM Approval of previous years’ minutes Annual Parish Meeting 12th May 2022
23/041/APM Chairman’s report
23/042/APM Reports from District & County Councillors
23/043/APM Questions to Matthew Thompson Communities Lead – Fulking Water Treatment Works
23/044/APM. To consider and agree the Internal Audit Report Letter dated 20/04/2022.
23/045/APM. To consider and agree the Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) for the year ending 31 March 2022 ensuring it accurately presents the financial management of the Council as required by the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015.
23/046/APM. Date of next Ordinary Meeting Thursday 6th July 2023.