Join us for our bonfire and fireworks at the Blacksmith Field (behind Forge Garage) on Saturday 8th November. The procession will leave the Royal Oak promptly at 6:25pm. Lighting of the fire and fireworks will follow. Hot food available. Pay on the gate.
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And the loser is .. Lee Newlyn!
On 28th October, Lee Newlyn’s Mayfield ideas were voted the least popular of four options with a show of just four hands in an audience of more than one hundred of the key players within the local property and construction sector at a forum titled Meeting Housing Needs in Brighton — Building In, Up or Out. Read more at LAMBS.
And the winner is .. Fulking Fair!
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Community Event Of the Year — Fulking Fair
Fun, frolics, laughter, memories and most importantly community spirit – the annual Fulking Fair had it all.
The village, near Devil’s Dyke, has a population of just 250 people. But it is renowned for holding one of the best fairs in the county.
This year the “biggest and best” Fulking Fair saw 2,000 people flock to the picturesque village for a BBQ, drinks, music, games, rides, tea, cake and more – with all money raised ploughed back into village projects.
Popular violinist and musician Nigel Kennedy, who lives in the village, wowed the crowds with his performances and the fair raised several thousand pounds.
This money goes towards funding the village newsletter, the Pigeon Post, and helps with the upkeep of the village hall among other things. In recent years money raised has also seen the building of a new play area for the children in the North Town Field.
Treasurer of Fulking Social Committee Bob Rowland said: “The music was better than it’s ever been and it was just an absolutely tremendous day. I honestly believe there is no fair in Sussex better than ours now. The villagers and ex-vilagers all pull together and create a wonderful sense of community”.
Handel’s Messiah
Chanctonbury Chorus are performing at St Andrew’s Church in Steyning on November 15th at 7:30pm. Come and hear this wonderful piece — Jen Green and I are in the choir and Lesley, our local professional violinist, will be singing and playing. Tickets are £12 — contact Jen or me on 01273 857552, or buy on the door.
Chris Gildersleeve
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Bob Rowland
On the market
All Saints’ Eve
The Surrey and Sussex Police Force Art Departments have jointly developed two posters that you can access by clicking the banner above. Print them out and put one in the bin. Pin the other to your door or gate. Alternative strategies for keeping trick-or-treaters at bay tomorrow evening may occur to you but such strategies do not have police approval.
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