Colin
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Jun 02
25th July 2026 – Put in Diary
cncb Not long now until the Poynings event of the year. Lots for everyone of all ages. No need to book, just be there..3pm until 11pm (or later for the youngsters)
May 29
Annual Parish Council Meeting
At the recent Annual Parish Council Meeting, John stood down as Chairman and Mike stood down as Vice Chairman, both after 6 years’ service. They’ll both stay on as councillors, at least until elections which take place next year. They were replaced by Bethany as chairman and Andy as Vice Chairman.While we’ll miss the leadership …
May 20
Sussex Pub Signs
We’d love your support as we invite speakers to Newtimber church … scrummy afternoon tea is thrown in!Arrive early to enjoy the tranquil setting & the biggest scones!Sunday tea served from 2pm speaker at 3pm It’ll be nice and cool in Newtimber !
May 19
DON’T FORGET THE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
At Poynings Village Hall on Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 7.30pm, after the Annual Parish Council Meeting, which starts at 7PM. That’s tomorrow and there is a great entertaining speaker. Agenda 1) Outgoing Chairman’s report2) Minutes of last meeting 3) MSDC and WSCC, if available4) Refreshments5) SpeakerRobert Slater’s Sussex stories about things which lurk in …
May 13
POYNINGS ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
The Annual Parish Meeting is to be held at Poynings Village Hall on Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 7.30pm, after the Annual Parish Council Meeting.Agenda1) Outgoing Chairman’s report2) Minutes of last meeting 3) MSDC and WSCC, if available4) Refreshments5) SpeakerRobert Slater’s Sussex stories about things which lurk in the shadows of the county – spectral …
May 13
Annual Parish Council Meeting and Annual Parish Meeting.
The Annual Parish Council Meeting is to be held at Poynings Village Hall on Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 7pm. Agenda Election of Chair and Vice Chair Apologies for absence Minutes of last meeting Matters Arising Expenditure for Feb 2026 and March 2026 Planning applicationsNone Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2025/26a. Certificate of Exemptionb. Annual …
Apr 29
POYNINGS PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
There is an Extraordinary Meeting of Poynings Parish Council to be held at Poynings Village Hall BN45 7AL on Wednesday 6th May 2026 at 7pm. Agenda Apologies for absence Minutes of last meeting Planning applications a) SDNP/26/01163/FUL – Proposed holiday retreat.Land South of The Street Poynings West Sussex b) SDNP/26/01045/TCA Various tree works Poynings House …
Apr 17
If you see ONE show this year… make it Dangerous to Know
July 1841. A funeral. A secret. A past that refuses to stay buried. After laying her mother to rest, Claire Clairmont—once entangled with the infamous Lord Byron—is forced to confront a truth that could shatter everything she thought she knew. Turning to her half-sister, Mary Shelley (Frankenstein), the two women plunge into a dark, scandal-soaked …
Apr 13
Time to get your tickets for this Saturdays Village Hall event.
Time to get your tickets for this Saturdays Village Hall event. The second play, the first one was Hamlet which was incredible, even people who thought it wasn’t for them loved it. Don’t miss out. Poynings Village Hall. Saturday April 18, 2026. Doors open for drinks at 7pm. Get your tickets here: https://applause.org.uk/p646288
Apr 05
The setting is July 1841 – St Mary Magdalene Church, Hucknall Torkard
POYNINGS PARISH COUNCIL “DANGEROUS TO KNOW!” Claire Clairmont, Lord Byron’s former mistress, has just laid her mother to rest before heading back to Europe. However, a secret passed to Claire at the funeral has raked up painful memories about their scandalous affair and a growing conviction that she must uncover the truth. Resolving she cannot …
