Very few new copies of the second edition (colour photos) of the original 2007 book now remain unsold — but you can secure one for £10.00 (one quarter of the current Amazon price for a second-hand copy). And, with your order, you will receive a copy of Volume 2 absolutely free. Copies of Volume 2 by itself will set you back a mere £2.00. Order direct from the author by email or telephone (01273 958488).
Latest News of Local Interest
Draining the Backway
Drainage maintenance work to the Backway, the bridleway between Four Acres corner and the Shepherd & Dog, is to be undertaken on Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th, at the Four Acres end. Access will be restricted during the work but it should be possible to pass with caution.
Mains drainage reaches Poynings
Wreath DIY at Saddlescombe
Create your own Christmas wreath with materials collected from the downs. Take a festive walk and collect your holly and ivy. Return to historic Saddlescombe farm to make your very own Christmas decorations in front of log burning stoves. Mulled apple juice, mince pies and roast chestnuts will be included.
Three sessions available: 18th–20th December 2016, from 10:00am–12:00 noon. Booking essential.
Christmas Open House at Broadreeds
Pauline Findlay writes:
It would be lovely if you can join me and a few fellow artists for a glass of mulled wine at our Christmas Open House at Broadreeds, The Street, Fulking BN5 9LU.
We will be open on Friday 1st December from 5:00pm until 8:00pm and on Saturday 2nd December from 11:00am until 3:00pm, with refreshments in support of Macmillan (cakes, mulled wine, tea and coffee).
Gift vouchers available.
Remembrance Sunday
The death of Gerald Gordon Lonsdale is not commemorated on the main war memorial in St. Andrew’s but this small plaque can be found behind the organ.
Dyke Farm House
The finest house in Poynings is for sale — their nearest equivalent to our Perching Manor.
Added July 2019: it fetched £2,100,000.
Tree and Hedge Guidance
The West Sussex County Times recently had a somewhat helpful article on this topic. The WSCT article links, in turn, to a section of the WSCC website which is rather less useful since its focus is on what WSCC is meant to do rather than what is expected of private landowners. Luckily, Dorset County Council has produced a model flyer on the topic which is worth downloading (the illustration above comes from that flyer).