Community Bus Service – The End?

We have just received this note from Peter Gibbons, Hurst & Hassocks Community Bus Association.

“I very much regret to have to tell you that we have had to cease all operations of our bus forthwith due to us being unable to obtain vehicle insurance on our bus. Our insurer has declined to offer to renewal terms and other specialist insurers have also declined to offer us insurance.

As a consequence of this we have had to cease all our operations.

Unfortunately the decision of our insurance company was outside our control but at this stage we can do nothing about it. If in the future a community bus service can be restored to the village, I will endeavour to let you know.

Please accept my sincere apologies for this on behalf of the Hurst & Hassocks Community Bus Association.

Regards

Peter Gibbons
Hurst & Hassocks Community Bus Association”

West Sussex Gazette report here.

“Old red telephone box .. converted into tourist information kiosk”

Fulking telephone box and bus stop
[A slightly misleading illustration]
The Argus reports:

This former BT telephone kiosk was installed decades ago in .. a hamlet nestling in the South Downs .. For years it remained unused, .. It has now undergone months of restoration work and now displays a large-scale map of the area with details of local places of interest and local amenities. It would also dispense leaflets and brochures provided by the South Downs National Park Authority, various institutions and by businesses in the vicinity.

Small Dole Horticultural Society Summer Show

Probably not grown in Small Dole
The show will be held on Saturday August 17th 2013 in the Mackley Sports Field. The show is open from 1.30pm, entry to the marquee commences at 2pm and the show will close at 5pm. There will be stalls from local charities and societies, childrens’ amusements, music from the Patcham Silver Band and refreshments. The marquee will hold the displays of local produce, handicrafts, photography and cooking that will be judged as part of the show’s events.

Village Action Plan Group meeting

The Village Action Plan Group will have its annual meeting on Thursday 15th August.

As the Plan is a living document, various actions are achieved throughout the year or are superseded by other developments and this meeting will review any progress and agree any new actions.

Please feel free to attend even if you haven’t been before.

The current plan can be found here on the village website in the section ‘About our Village’ or click here.

Kate Watson
Chair
Fulking Parish Council