A collection of recipes from Edburton, Fulking, Newtimber, Poynings, Pyecombe and Saddlescombe, with illustrations by Graham Jeffery who has been illustrating the various ‘Hungry Monk’ cookbooks since 1971 (most recently, in 2008), in addition to many books of his own. Graham will be signing copies of the Downland recipe book at Gallery BN5 in Henfield on Saturday 8th December from 11:00am–1:00pm.
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Bobservation No. 51 — Christmas ..
Something of a strange Christmas without Graham’s Carol Service at St Andrews. I cannot understand, whatever the ramifications, why he had to leave in mid November. Surely another few weeks would have been the civilized way for him to bow out.
However, life goes on and the annual village Christmas party is in the village hall on Saturday 8th December from 6 till 8pm and by now you should have received an attractive invitation kindly donated by Ceri. The Social Committee have invited Graham, councillors from County, District and the neighbouring parish of Poynings.
Mulled, red and white wine, beer and soft drinks will be available as will savoury finger food brought by villagers. This evening is such a great chance for all of the villagers to get together. Children are most welcome. It is occasions like this that make Fulking such a vibrant community so please do come along even if you can only stay for a short time.
What a splendid Christmas present to be able to report that refurbishment is taking place of the run down properties in Stammers Hill. Congratulations and thanks to the freeholder and the lessee who is undertaking the work.
The Social Committee AGM will be held on Thurs Feb 7th at 8pm in the village hall. The financial Report for 2018 will be presented and the election of Chair and Treasurer will be subject to a vote by the Committee. All villagers are welcome and we are always looking for new members to assist with various activities including the Fair and Dog show on Sunday 28th July 2019.
Christmas Party 2018
In the Village Hall on Saturday 8th December from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Entry free but please bring a dish of savoury finger food for sharing. Mulled wine, etc.
Hurst Village Cinema
A Bobservation reply…
Bobservations are intended to ‘stir things up a bit’ as well as inform residents – here a comment on a recent observation-from-Bob, from Michael Trist, who knows a thing or two…
I was pleased to read Bobservation 47 (Village Demography), just as I am pleased to read all of the many and varied articles on this wonderful website. I am moved to respond, in support of Bob’s latest words, as I have ‘been there, done that’ with the Social Committee and its predecessors over the years.
I too have lived in Fulking for 26 years and observed similar trends in demography etc. I know what it’s like to juggle family life with little ones to care for (actually, just the one in my case), a career, and all the other many demands on our precious time. Before my health started to take unpredictable twists and turns some years ago, I did manage to somehow cram in some time to run things like the Barn Dances (anyone remember the wonderful ‘Moves Afoot’ band?) in the marquee in North Town Field, and help out wherever I could with the various incarnations of the Village Fair that have existed over the years.
Bob refers to Fulking as a More…
Wanted
If you see, or have seen, this individual, then please report details of the sighting to the police without delay: tel. 47180180716, incident number SXP-20181127-0059.
Police Funding Survey
After increasing the amount we pay in our Council Tax for the Police, the frontline officer strength is being increased by 200 over the next 4 years.
The Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner believes that residents are willing to pay for more resources during the 2018-2022 period if the government removes the cap on the Police precept.
Please click this link to complete a survey to help her gauge the appetite for these increases. To find out more about this funding cycle, click here.
Ploughing at Fulking, 1969
If you like watching Shire horses do a task that is better done by a tractor, then this clip is for you. In addition to the two horses, there are eight people shown. If you recognize any of them, please let us know.
Riparian Responsibilities
If you have a watercourse, ditch, stream, river or culvert on, or next to, your land, you are known as a ‘riparian owner’. Riparian owners are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of watercourses on their land to ensure that they are not a flood risk to other people or property. Well maintained watercourses can significantly benefit the local community by reducing flood risk and creating habitats for wildlife.
Under law, the riparian responsibilities for landowners are to:
- Ensure the flow of water is not obstructed or polluted;
- Maintain the bottom and sides of the watercourse (including managing any trees and vegetation growing on the banks);
- Remove any obstructions, such as rubbish, fallen branches or garden waste;
- Maintain any structures (such as trash screens, culverts, weirs and mill gates) on it.
More information from WSCC is available here.
