The West Sussex County Times (print edition, February 13th) is reporting that West Sussex County Council has finally agreed to remove all of the speed bumps that have been causing damage to three of Bramber’s oldest houses: Yew Tree Cottage, The Gables and St. Mary’s House (shown above). The campaign by residents against the bumps has lasted for over twenty years.
Steyning Grammar: the history book
Steyning Grammar School 1614-2014, a book authored by Caroline Meeson and others to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the school’s founding, is now available. The book is on sale from the main school reception, Steyning Bookshop and Steyning Museum. It costs £12.
3000 years in 3 hours
Saddlescombe Farm, Sunday 23 February 2014, 10:00am — 1:00pm, all tickets £3.00, children and dogs on leads welcome, slightly challenging walk, advance booking not needed.
An opportunity to discover an ancient downland farm and its surroundings. Saddlescombe Farm has seen over 1000 years of history and still retains many of its old buildings, including the donkey well and 17th century barn. The surrounding downland holds even greater allure with over 3000 years of stories to tell.
More information: Graham Wellfare, 01273 857712, graham.wellfare@nationaltrust.org.uk
Henfield versus Mayfield
Flooding closes Woods Mill
Woods Mill nature reserve will be closed this weekend due to flooding. They hope to re-open on Monday.