Lady Brook Spring

Lady Brook Spring
Lady Brook Spring as it was before the recent work
The recent work carried out at the Lady Brook Spring, just west of the main stream at the Shepherd and Dog, was a complete surprise to the Parish Council.

The PC has recently been in discussions with WSCC Highways about a very different proposal, possibly involving flint work and sympathetic planting along with measures to ensure that safety is improved to reduce the risk of drowning by children and animals. The very stark (some may say hideous) structure that has been built addresses neither safety nor aesthetics – indeed, the new railings (being very open) have vastly increased the risks, as well as being totally out of keeping with the surroundings.

Lady Brook Spring following 'improvements'.

The PC has contacted the Highways department with an urgent request to rectify the situation; we will publish any information on this as soon as we can.

If anybody has any suggestions or thoughts as to how we could make this a special feature of our village, please contact Andrea Dickson – andreadicksonfpc@gmail.com.
Fulking Parish Council

[Photos: before GJMG, after AW]

Fulking Village Hall Gets a Grand!

BT_people_awardsFulking Village hall has been awarded £1000 by the BT Awards scheme thanks to Ceri Thayer a member of the Village Hall Action Group.

BT People Awards reward local community groups, charities and organisations where BT people volunteer their time. Our Village Hall is one of hundreds of groups who applied for an award during this round of the scheme and impressed judges with how they would use their grant to make a difference to their group and benefit the local community. The BT People Awards provide a great opportunity for community groups like ours to get some additional help that can make a huge difference.

It is very positive that BT recognises the voluntary work of its people in this way. The Village Hall is going from strength to strength with community events and the VHAG are very grateful for this donation.

Ceri Thayer
Tel: 348

Fulking’s Got Talent

Fulkings-got-talentAidan writes:-

In a Pigeon-less world (not for much longer, soz), what we need is a bit of variety theatre, right?

Which is why FULKING’s GOT TALENT comes round again at breakneck speed. Next Friday 5th April, to be exact. Come and support the amazing array of musical, theatrical, athletic and general all-round awesomeness of our Village Young. It’s been a blast these last two years and 2013 will be no exception. Listen, have fun, enjoy… and then stay for a cheerful beverage or three.

DATE Fri 5th April
TIME 7.30pm
PLACE Village Hall.

Be there, or be… Disappointed.

REHEARSAL Thursday 4 April, 5pm.

Any enquiries to Tessa Schaeffer on 821.

English National Concessionary Travel Scheme

buses

The administration of the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme in West Sussex is changing from 1st April 2013.

If you already have an older or disabled persons’ concessionary bus pass you do not need to take any action. Your current bus pass will continue to be valid and will be renewed automatically.

After 1st April, if you are applying for a new bus pass, or if have any queries about your current pass, then please use the following contact details:

Bus Pass Information Line (local rate): 0845 075 1018
West Sussex Bus Pass, PO Box 212, Waterlooville PO7 6ZN

E-mail: buspass@westsussex.gov.uk
Web: www.westsussex.gov.uk/buses