Aunt Clarissa has notified you of her impending triennial visit. The relevant authorities confiscated her driving licence a couple of years ago. And she has declined your kindly offer to send Soames over in the Mercedes GL to pick her up at Hassocks station.
What to do?
A solution is now at hand: just draw her attention to our new public transport reference page in the sidebar under the About Our Village heading. If you’re lucky, she may even change her mind about visiting.
Ditchling Museum has moved to Blackstone — according to the new Sense of Place tourism promotion toolkit just released by the South Downs National Park Authority.
Fulking Social Committee announces as a prelude to the Fulking Fair a “CALL MY BLUFF” wine quiz.
Friday 26 July 2013 7.00 pm for 7.30 sharp start in The Marquee, Downside Meadow, Fulking
Entrance between the Cabbage Patch and Conifers in Clappers Lane
Plenty of parking available.
12 Tables of 8 guests each
£15 per ticket or £100 per table of 8
4 exciting white and 4 exhilarating red wines to consider
To reserve tickets or a table phone
Bob on 271
Early booking essential to avoid disappointment
Update 9:30am, 10th June: today’s Argus now has a detailed story with pictures.
The West Sussex Gazette reported at 2:23pm:
A road has been closed this afternoon (Sunday June 9) in Small Dole following a fire. The A2037 Shoreham Road has been shut in the village near Henfield and there is slow traffic at the New Hall Lane junction. This is due to a fire at a house and shed. A number of fire appliances are at the scene.
The Argus reported at 2:12pm:
Fire crews are tackling a fire at a house in Small Dole in Henfield. West Sussex Fire and Rescue were called just before noon to reports of the fire in Shoreham Road. It is believed nobody has been injured in the fire but the house has been substantially damaged. Four engines are still at the scene.
The British Heart Foundation are organizing a walk from Clayton Windmills to Alfriston on 30th June 2013. Details and registration here.
Sussex Wildlife Trust are running a parent-free gardening event for children aged 6-11 at Woods Mill on Tuesday 13 August 2013 from 10:30am to 2:30pm, £13 for members, £16 for non-members. Booking essential.
Update 3:55pm, 10th June: today’s Argus now has a photo.
