Colin
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Apr 11
No Bonfires Please
Please do not burn garden waste, or any other waste, under any circumstances. With many people currently in their homes it is important to be considerate of your neighbours in Poynings. Smoke and smells from bonfires can aggravate respiratory problems such as asthma and bronchitis and affect those with heart complaints. Please either compost your …
Apr 11
Can’t get out!!
For those of you who can’t get out, here is a lovely picture of Cora’s Corner with the 650 Celebration tulips.
Apr 11
Rushfields Update
Rushfields Farm Shop will be closed this Sunday 12th April and every Sunday until further notice. Farm Shop open other 6 days of the week, taking orders for food boxes and some garden materials. The Farm shop is open and trading as normal, if you would like a delivery of food then please see the …
Apr 08
More home deliveries
South Downs Food and Drink have created an ever growing list of home delivery services and safe shopping opportunities to buy locally produced food & drink in Sussex and the South Downs region at https://southdownsfood.org/promotion If you have a service you would like to add, email details to Paula at hello@southdownsfood.org
Apr 07
Help the West Sussex Record Office document these unprecedented times
West Sussex Record Office has closed its doors for the first time in over 70 years because of coronavirus (COVID-19), but their great work continues, and they need residents’ help. The team are inviting residents across the county to record a diary that will be kept alongside other pandemic related records. These will then be …
Apr 07
EMERGENCY GRANTS PROGRAMME
The Prince’s Countryside Fund is a member of our Rural Services Partnership The Prince’s Countryside Fund is inviting applications for emergency funding from farming and rural community support groups, who are providing assistance to counter the effects of isolation during the Coronavirus pandemic With thanks to Players of People’s Postcode Lottery, groups can apply …
Apr 06
Urgent carer recruitment appeal launched to help our most vulnerable residents in West Sussex
Local people who have lost their jobs due to the impact of coronavirus are being urged to come forward and apply for jobs in the care industry to support elderly and vulnerable residents. Care homes and home care providers in West Sussex are anticipating a huge demand for their services as the outbreak continues. …
Apr 05
What to do if bored…
To slow the spread of coronavirus, lockdown across the UK is keeping many of us away from the outdoors. Here are 10 simple ways to maintain that crucial connection with the countryside that we need. Through your window 1. Many of us have whiled away the hours finding the shapes of familiar and fantastical objects …
Apr 05
Truffles Van Times
Truffles food van will be coming to Poynings on TUESDAY and THURSDAY next week at the playing fields at 0845hrs. See, there are thing to look forward to…
Apr 04
Fuel coffee house Deliveries
Fuel Coffee House Hey Guys, you can pre-order our burgers for tonight now online at https://www.fuel-coffee-house.com/burgers or give us a call on 01903 815958 when we open at 5:30pm 😃. Pick up and Free local no contact delivery to Upper Beeding, Steyning, Small Dole, Henfield & Poynings.