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The Fall & Rise of the de Braose Dynasty
The de Braose family, the Lords of Bramber, played a significant role in the history of England from their seat in the Adur Valley. The presentation will bring to life the turbulent times of the Anarchy ‘When Christ and His Saints Slept’. You will hear of the ‘Ogre of Abergavenny’ whose wife and child fell victim to King John’s rage, of the bishop who built cathedrals and opposed the King, and of his brother the baron who regained the family’s status and lands. A talk by John & Jeanette Simpson to Beeding & Bramber Local History Society on January 7th at 7:45pm in Upper Beeding Village Hall.
There Was An Old Woman – the Musical
Henfield Hall: Thursday 1st January 2015 at 5:00pm; Friday 2nd January 2015 at 7:30pm; and Saturday 3rd January 2015 at 2:30pm and 7:30pm. Tickets from Stevens Estate Agents, High Street, Henfield (01273 492141).
Bushcraft day
FPC Planning 6:30pm 7th January [UPDATED]
In the Village Hall, two applications — official FPC poster here [PDF].
Localism after Mayfield
Nick Herbert muses on the National Planning Policy Framework in the wake of the Mayfield decision and the continuing threat to Hassocks/Hurstpierpoint.
Wine Quiz
The Fulking Social Committee is delighted to present a light-hearted Wine Quiz hosted by renowned duo of Toby Peirce and Bob Rowland on Saturday 24th January in Fulking Village Hall at 7.30pm.
There will be 8 superior wines from Quaff to discover with nibbles provided to clear the palette. Naturally the quiz winners will receive a handsome prize in addition to enhancing their wine buff credentials. Everyone will also have the chance to participate in a raffle. As this is a quiz and not a ‘call my bluff’ quiz, you can confidently expect fewer wine fibs and more wine facts.
It’s £15 a head or £100 for a table of 8 – and tickets are selling fast.
To book, call Bob on 871 or email bob.pamrowland@btinternet.com
Please be there at 7pm so that we can start promptly at 7:30pm
