The Steyning Downland Scheme is hosting its annual picnic on Sunday 7th September from 12:30pm–3:30pm at the Old Rifle Range off Mouse Lane, Steyning, parking at the Cuthman Centre. Attractions will include tractor rides, games, face-painting, bushcraft, walks and free bacon butties. Free event, no need to book, just show up with a picnic, a rug and (possibly) an umbrella.
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Gould Piano Trio
Playing Schumann, MacMillan and Schubert at Steyning Centre on Saturday 13th September from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. More information and booking details here.
Mission accomplished
Photos taken by Tony Brooks on 28th August. Click any thumbnail to view them full-size.
A job in Small Dole
Shoreham Airshow: traffic
Since one has to purchase tickets in advance in order to attend, it seems plausible to suppose that the airport authorities actually do know how many people are likely to attend this weekend. In any event, a spokesman has warned readers of the Worthing Herald:
We are expecting very large crowds at this week’s RAFA Shoreham Airshow. This will inevitably cause delays on routes around Shoreham, notably the A27, A259 and A283. .. Car parking is available at Shoreham Airport and Adur Recreational Ground. On leaving the airshow, our staff will be trying to get everybody out of the airfield as quickly as possible but .. there will be delays at peak times. If possible, please stagger your journey home and enjoy the trade stands and attractions which will be open after the show.
Closed to through traffic
Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th September (at least) to allow jetting of the highway drainage system.
Village Action Plan Group Meeting
The annual meeting of the Village Action Plan group is on Thursday 28th August 2014 at 7.30pm in the village hall.
The latest version of the plan can be found here on the website under ‘About Our Village’ or by clicking here.
Please do come along if you have any suggestions or additions for updating the plan that you think would benefit the future of the village.
Kate
Secretary, Village Action Plan Group
Green and Pleasant Land
A five week WEA course on the great South Downs estates to be taught by Janet Sinclair at Penfold Hall in Steyning, Tuesdays 2:30pm–4:30pm, from 3rd February to 3rd March 2015. Topics to be covered include the great families, their homes and estates (Arundel, Petworth, Goodwood); demise and rebuilding (Cowdray, Stansted Park, Uppark House, Parham, West Dean, Pallant House); those who worked and lived on the estates (Stansted Park, Petworth); etc. More information and booking details here.