The Shoreham Herald is reporting that public access defibrillators are to be put into defunct telephone boxes across Steyning, Bramber and Upper Beeding.
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GMB not at work
The website reNews is reporting that the GMB union has belatedly realized that Rampion is unlikely to provide much work for its members:
UK union GMB has today called on German utility Eon to provide more information on the employment benefits from the 665MW Rampion offshore wind farm near Brighton.
The union, which represents workers in the energy industry, is concerned that the Round 3 project will bring no boost to the UK economy yet would assure Eon “a good return on their investment”.
GMB said it suspected that Eon will source the turbines from Germany or Denmark, transport them on barges from the Netherlands and connect them with cables made in China.
Hugh Rapley, 1922-2013, RIP
An aerial photo of Hut Farm by Joe Lancaster, taken around 1980. The farm buildings are bottom left, Pippins and Poynings Road are top right.
Hugh had an interest in clocks especially old clocks. He could mend neighbours’ clocks and he restored beautiful old clocks and sold many of them in the village shop. People were often very surprised having come in for an ice cream to then see these working antique clocks at very modest prices alongside collectible old books, local pottery and paintings, local bread, baked beans, butter and a post office.
Before the war Hugh’s cow field had been the village field, I was told. And our current village field (North Town Field)? That was probably a cow field. And Barn Cottage, in the north west corner of old Hut Farm? Exactly what it says: a bungalow built ‘inside’ a barn when planners said ‘no’ to proposed demolition.
Gill Milner, Old Post Office
Wine Quiz – Saturday 16 November
Back by popular demand, following the success of the Call my Bluff at the village fair in July.
Hosted by Bob Rowland. Food and fine wines – but can you identify them?
Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a taste of the high life in Fulking!
Saturday 16th November 2013 7.00 pm for 7.30 sharp start in The Village Hall , Fulking
Tickets £15 each to include food, from Nick Hughes or Chris Gildersleeve or ring 552 but please ring evenings only.
Early booking essential to avoid disappointment.
Snow on the Bomb House
Fulking residents see it every day as they look up at the Downs. But what is it? When was it built? Why is it in that location? Is it a relic of the Napoleonic wars? Was it once a semaphore station? A camera obscura? Did it play a role in James Hubbard’s Victorian recreation complex on the Dyke? Why is it called “the bomb house”? Did it ever have a roof? Why is it half full of earth? Why are several walls damaged? Is Canada to blame?
You’ll find out the answers to these questions, and many others, if you attend Martin Snow’s talk The Devil’s Dyke — Pleasure Ground to Bombing Ground at the Beeding & Bramber Local History Society meeting at 7:45pm on Wednesday 2nd October in the Village Hall, Upper Beeding.
Shepherd and Dog – Murder Mystery Night
You are invited to the Shepherd & Dog Manor House, Fulking for the auction of the family heirlooms, but all is not harmonious. Before long, it goes terribly wrong and murder is afoot, Who? How? Why?
MURDER MYSTERY NIGHT Saturday 12th October 2013
7.00 Arrival for prompt 7.15 start
The evening is hosted by two professional actors who will greet guests in character; some guests will play a suspect character, the rest play detectives. Whilst dinner is being served, there will be clues, scenes to witness and plenty of red herrings!!
As a guest at the manor house auction you are encouraged to dress in a suitable style to add to the atmosphere.
Luxury three course dinner and entertainment £39 per person
How to book:
A £10 deposit is required per person; Please email or post to the Shepherd & Dog. You can also pop in and see us.
Telephone: 01273 857382
Email: shepherdanddog01@yahoo.co.uk
Please book early as limited space available
Shepherd & Dog, The Street, Fulking, BN5 9LU
The Hurstpierpoint & District Ploughing Match
The Hurstpierpoint & District Ploughing Match is being held this year from 9am on Saturday 5th October at Perching Manor Farm, Fulking. It is a great family day out with lots to keep all ages entertained. Come and watch the tractor and horse ploughing, hedge laying and tug of war, or have a look around the vintage tractor and stationary engine display. Why not bring along your four-legged friend and enter the dog show or terrier racing. Browse round the marquee to see the fantastic domestic and children’s entries on display.
The ladies committee will be providing refreshments throughout the day, be sure not to miss out on the bacon rolls, before a hot dog or burger for lunch, with hot & cold drinks, homemade cakes and sandwiches also available. If you fancy an afternoon tipple there will be a fully licenced bar.
You’ve still got time to enter both the ploughing and domestic classes. So, if you are fancy having a go at cookery, handicraft or flowers then why not enter (there is even a men only class)! For the Domestic & Children’s Schedule and contact details for all entries see ploughingmatch.com.
Biosphere proposal sent to UNESCO
Insider Media reports:
A group of approximately 40 organisations have submitted a bid to turn a large part of Sussex into a biosphere reserve. The Brighton & Hove and Lewes Downs Biosphere Partnership, which is backed by the University of Sussex, is asking Unesco to award special status to an area the size of the Isle of Wight. .. Unesco is expected to make its decision on the bid in July 2014.
Fulking Christmas Craft Fair
FULKING CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR: 1st December 2013, 11 am-3 pm
CRAFTS AND GIFTS including jewellery, pottery, mirrors, woollen gifts, cards…
SEASONAL FARE, plants and produce
TEA, COFFEE AND CAKES
More stall-holders welcome, just £10 a table, contact Jen Green jengreenuk@yahoo.co.uk