Students of Anthony Jay’s forensic work on bureaucracy will enjoy the brief article by Robin Crane on page 2. The piece is untitled but ‘Twenty years of obstruction’ would fit nicely.
Latest News of Local Interest
Fulking Conservation Area Reprise
This document will soon be plopping onto your doormat. If you live in the conservation area (current or proposed), please review it carefully. Mistakes have already been spotted. Send any that you notice to Trevor so that he can collate them for the Parish Council’s response.
The history of the issue is described here but you will need to respond to the new SDNPA document, not the old MSDC one.
Poynings Road closure
Poynings Road, outside the Gatehouse, will be (officially) closed from 9:30am on 20th January until 5:00pm on 24th January (the restriction will be in place for 24 hours each day). Signs will be in place either side of the closure at the nearest appropriate junctions.
Epiphany
Dear Dog — just published
The philosophical little dog that has featured in the margins of the Church Vine and in many of Graham Jeffery’s books over the years now has a book of his own. The Steyning Bookshop (01903 812062) has it on order.
Hurst Village Cinema
HVC is now back at The Players Theatre (with upgraded screen and sound) following a brief exile to the Scout Hut. [Update 12th January: SOLD OUT]
Bob’s Cafe closed for January
Tottington Wood
The Tottington Woodlanders recently published their first book. It is both an informative reference guide to the prominent plants to be found in the wood as well as an interesting source of information about relevant plant facts and lore. Particular emphasis has been given to Ancient Woodland Indicator Species (AWIs). These are plants that do not propagate and spread readily, so their presence strongly suggests that a site has been woodland for a very long time. Tottington Wood is recognised as being a Semi-Natural Ancient Woodland.
The book is illustrated throughout with specially commissioned original colour photographs. Each entry in the floral section is laid out in the same way making it easy to quickly identify the plant. Every page gives details of the subject’s habitat, height and flowering season. The trees are addressed separately and dealt with in more detail.
The book is a 66 page professionally bound paperback with a wipe clean cover and can be obtained from Anne Daisy Bellis for £5.00 a copy.