June 2014 archive

Raves!

As the warm weather continues and we get further into summer, raves are more likely to take place. Sussex Police have already stopped several raves and will continue to do so when possible. Landowners and residents in rural areas can help by being vigilant in their area. We ask you to let us know immediately if …

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Lambs Development

​Dear LAMBS supporters Thank you all for an incredible turnout at Friday’s meeting. If you missed the action then please see our website for the story, pictures and full copies of LAMBS and Hands Off Henfield speeches and recordings. The message was clear – no one wants Mayfield Market Towns! However, these developers will not …

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Open Garden – Dyke Farm House

The Street, Poynings BN45 7AQ Sunday 29 June 2014 2 pm-5.00pm Admission by donation Refreshments Click here to see ->  open garden poster Parking at Manor Farm, BN45 7AB (will be signposted – 5 minute walk from the garden)

Mayfields Update

Packed meeting condemns Mayfields For those who did not get to the Public Meeting about the proposed new Market Town to be built in this area, you can find out what was said and listen to speeches online on the LAMBS (Locals Against Mayfield Building Sprawl) website.  Nick Herbert spoke strongly against the development and …

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Road Closure

West Sussex County Council (Newtimber and Poynings) (Saddlescombe Road and Devils Dyke Road) (Temporary Night Time Closure) Order 2014 NOTICE is hereby given that within not less than 21 days West Sussex County Council intends to make an Order under Section 16A and 16B of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended), the effect …

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Poynings Village Fete

THANK YOU to everyone from the village and beyond who helped to make the garden fete last Saturday such a happy event. We raised about £1800 for the church – a terrific result which will help to pay the bills. But the main thing was that it seemed to be a relaxed afternoon, with lots …

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Lambs – Meeting about Mayfield

Dear All. Tomorrow’s meeting about Mayfield.   20th June, 7.30pm,  at St Paul’s School, Burgess Hill is our chance to voice our opposition for Mayfields’ plans for a new town which could be anywhere between Hurstpierpoint and Henfield.  The speakers are Anthony Watts Williams (chair of LAMBS), Kenneth McIntosh (Hands Off Henfield) and both our MPs, Nick …

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Poynings Village Fete

Saturday 14th June is POYNINGS VILLAGE FETE. Don’t miss it! 2pm – 5pm Please join us at the traditional Poynings Village Fete in the rectory garden, which helps fund the general upkeep of our beautiful Norman Church. There are games and stalls for all ages, Sally’s cream teas and cakes as well as Maypole dancing, a puppet show and …

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Chilli Competition

It’s time again for the… Poynings Annual Chilli Competition for the Poynings, Saddlescombe and Newtimber Children’s Christmas Party Saturday June 14th At The Royal Oak, Poynings 4pm All entries to be received by 1pm on the day Entry fee £5 per Chilli Medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place with trophy for the winner. Please …

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Church News June 2014

The Downland Churches Holy Trinity Poynings,  St Andrew’s, Edburton St John the Evangelist, Newtimber The Transfiguration, Pyecombe www.downlandchurches.co.uk  June 2014  Sunday 1st June         Sunday after Ascension 10 am  Family Service              Poynings followed at 11.15 by Holy Communion 11am   Family Communion      Edburton  Sunday 8th June                               Pentecost   10 am   Holy Communion        Newtimber …

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