Many villagers will recall with affection Ruby Gough who lived in Fulking Cottage with her husband Roger between 1965 and 2002, who died recently. She maintained the village scrapbook for many years. Her funeral is being held at 11:00am on Thursday 8th January at The Downs Crematorium, the Rev. Graham Jeffery will be officiating.
Preston Nomads: looking for bar staff
Preston Nomads are looking for someone to join their staff to help cover the bar for a few hours a week, mainly in the evenings and at weekends. Applicants must be over 18, due to the sale of alcohol, but there’s no upper age limit! They must be trustworthy and reliable with a friendly and outgoing personality. No previous experience is necessary as full training will be provided. The season runs from mid April until early September. They offer a competitive rate of pay and an excellent working environment.
If interested please contact Phil Brown or call 01273 857497.
January films in Hurstpierpoint
Parish Council 8th January 7:30pm Village Hall
Fulking Parish Council will hold their quarterly meeting at 7:30 on Thursday January 8th in the Village Hall — agenda. Members of the Press and Public are welcome to attend.
Andrea Dickson
Clerk to Fulking Parish Council
01444 451060/andreadicksonfpc@gmail.com
How to Engage in the Planning Process for the Benefit of Wildlife
[If you are planning to convert your field into a campsite, or trying to stop someone else from doing so, then this brief tutorial may be just what you need.]
Laura Brook and Jess Price look at how to engage with planning processes and its impact on wildlife with reference to biodiversity legislation and how to respond to planning applications on biodiversity grounds: (i) an introduction to the planning system in England and key biodiversity legislation & guidance; (ii) the process involved in responding to a planning application on biodiversity grounds; and (iii) some examples of planning applications. A basic run through of the planning system in England and key biodiversity legislation and guidance. An outline of the process involved in responding to a planning application on biodiversity grounds. The course will be run from an ecological stand point and will not cover other planning issues.
Woods Mill, Thursday 12th February, 6:30pm–9:00pm. Book here.