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Lady Brook Spring – Springtime Planting

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The design for Lady Brook Spring, Fulking

Darren Rolfe, the WSCC Community Solutions Officer, is coming back to Fulking on the 26th January 2015 to undertake some tidying and clearing of the site to get it ready for planting in the springtime. If you can help on the day, volunteers are extremely welcome. Also if anybody has any ideas on planting, please can they let me know.

At the PC meeting last week it was agreed to have logs/tree trunks in front of the spring to provide a barrier and stop vehicles cutting in towards the spring this could also be used a seating. It was felt that planting should only be behind the spring to enable access to three sides.

Andrea Dickson
Fuling Parish Clerk
andreadicksonfpc@gmail.com

Meet the Buyer

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Meet the buyer
E.ON will be hosting a(nother) Rampion Offshore Wind Farm Meet the Buyer event on 29th January from 10:00am until 3:00pm. The venue is to be confirmed but will be between Worthing and Shoreham. The aim of the event is to inform local companies who are interested in supplying products and services relating to the onshore cabling and onshore substation elements of the project.

Reminder: Poynings Panto

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Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp_Poynings pantomimeJust in from the People of Poynings: Christmas is over and all the decorations are down. Don’t worry though, because the amazing Aladdin Pantomime is on this weekend, and, there are still some tickets left. Just think, at the evening performances you even get a glass of wine, so for £8 its an absolute bargain!
Don’t forget, all proceeds to help with the upkeep of our lovely Church.

Wolstonbury in winter

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Wolstonbury Hill 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.

Booking not needed. Sunday, 11th January 2015, 10:00am — 1:00pm, all tickets £3. Meet at Clayton recreation ground, just off the A273. More Information: Graham Wellfare, 01273 857712, graham.wellfare@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Common Woodland Bryophytes

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Woodland mosses and liverworts
Sussex Wildlife Trust is offering a course taught by Graeme Lyons in Woods Mill on Friday 20th February from 10:00am to 4:00pm:

An introduction to bryophytes, their taxonomy and ecology. We will learn the terminology and different parts of the plants before spending the morning identifying specimens in doors. After lunch we will venture into the woods where we will identify bryophytes in the field. Many of the plants are very small and use hand lenses are required throughout. Latin names will also be used in the absence of widely used English names. Suitable for people who have had some experience in plant identification and introduction to taxonomy. Also for ecologists, professionals, biology and ecology students.

You will need to book.

Ruby Gough RIP

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Many villagers will recall with affection Ruby Gough who lived in Fulking Cottage with her husband Roger between 1965 and 2002, who died recently. She maintained the village scrapbook for many years. Her funeral is being held at 11:00am on Thursday 8th January at The Downs Crematorium, the Rev. Graham Jeffery will be officiating.

Preston Nomads: looking for bar staff

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Preston Nomads Clubhouse - Downs in background

Preston Nomads are looking for someone to join their staff to help cover the bar for a few hours a week, mainly in the evenings and at weekends.  Applicants must be over 18, due to the sale of alcohol, but there’s no upper age limit!  They must be trustworthy and reliable with a friendly and outgoing personality.  No previous experience is necessary as full training will be provided.  The season runs from mid April until early September.  They offer a competitive rate of pay and an excellent working environment.
If interested please contact Phil Brown or call 01273 857497.