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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)
Jun 02
25th July 2026 – Put in Diary
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 of both John and Mike, it is great that we now have fresh thinking leading the PC. Bethany is also on the Board of Trustees of the village hall.
Remember, they are all volunteers, and thanks to everyone who helps out to keep the village a fun, clean and safe place to live.
Colin Warburton
Clerk to Poynings Parish Council
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 report
2) Minutes of last meeting
3) MSDC and WSCC, if available
4) Refreshments
5) Speaker
Robert Slater’s Sussex stories about things which lurk in the shadows of the county – spectral dogs to white ladies, monks to murder and many more, not to be missed.
6) Open Forum
All welcome
Clerk to the Council
Mr Colin Warburton
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.
Agenda
1) Outgoing Chairman’s report
2) Minutes of last meeting
3) MSDC and WSCC, if available
4) Refreshments
5) Speaker
Robert Slater’s Sussex stories about things which lurk in the shadows of the county – spectral dogs to white ladies, monks to murder and many more, not to be missed.
6) Open Forum
All welcome
Clerk to the Council
Mr Colin Warburton
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 applications
None - Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2025/26
a. Certificate of Exemption
b. Annual governance Statement – section 1
c. Accounting Statement – Section 2
d. Accounts - Insurance renewal
- Poynings village Hall. PPC income and expenditure for 2025-2026
- Village Party.
- Chairman’s Allowance
- Items for next month’s Agenda
- Date of Next month’s Meeting
Followed by the Annual Parish Meeting
Mr Colin Warburton. Clerk to the Council
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 worksPoynings House The Street Poynings West Sussex BN45 7AQ
Decision
c) SDNP/24/02670/HOUS. Change of Condition 2 (Approved plans)
Punnyngs Folly The Street Poynings West Sussex BN45 7AQ
Decision
J Digby
Chairman
- a) SDNP/26/01163/FUL – Proposed holiday retreat.
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 past… where nothing is quite as it seems.
Secrets. Scandal. Obsession.
Are they ready for what they’ll uncover?
Inspired by Byron’s reputation as “mad, bad, and dangerous to know,” this gripping new production brings a fresh, electrifying perspective to one of history’s most notorious figures.
“Absolutely fantastic – a must-see show”
“A really strong performance”
“Totally engaging from start to finish”
ONE NIGHT ONLY
Poynings Village Hall. BN45 7AQ. Saturday 18 April 2026
Bar open from 7pm
Don’t miss out – book now: https://applause.org.uk/p646288
This is your only chance… will you take it?
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 do this alone, Claire turns to her half-sister, Mary Shelley — author of Frankenstein. After all, Mary was part of the Byron circle; she’ll know what to do.
Are they prepared for what will be unearthed?
60-minute play. Followed by an interval
Then a lively 20-minute after-show presentation & Q&A
Saturday 18 April 2026. Poynings Village Hall, BN45 7AQ
Bar open at 7pm. Get your tickets here, not to be missed:
https://applause.org.uk/p646288
