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.
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Call My Bluff Wine Quiz
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
House fire closes A2037 in Small Dole
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.
Heart of Sussex Walk 2013
The British Heart Foundation are organizing a walk from Clayton Windmills to Alfriston on 30th June 2013. Details and registration here.
Gardening for kids
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.
Glider crash
Update 3:55pm, 10th June: today’s Argus now has a photo.
One man went to mow
This will be a practical day with tours of the Millennium Seed Bank Meadow, the Native Seed Hub production site and the Bloomers Valley Meadow restoration project. Places are limited so book now to reserve your place by contacting Petra Billings on 01273 497515 or email petrabillings@sussexwt.org.uk