Aug 21

The Stories That Bind Us

Heritage open day.
Saturday 12th September. 10am-4pm. St John the Evangelist. Newtimber.
Our Heritage open day is celebrating the voices and cultures that lie unheard behind the memorials embedded throughout this pretty Sussex Church.

Aug 19

Something wicked is coming to Poynings… Put it in your diary!

JEKYLL & HYDE
“If he be Mr Hyde, I shall be Mr Seek…”

Prepare for an evening of suspense, intrigue, dark humour and Gothic mystery as award-winning performers Amelia Ace Armande and Joshua Crisp bring Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic thriller vividly to life.

In this thrilling two-hander, the actors seamlessly transform between characters and locations, using clever puppetry, physical theatre and minimal scenery to conjure the shadowy streets of Victorian London.

Blackmail. Murder. A mysterious doctor. A monstrous secret.
But what really connects the respectable Dr Henry Jekyll with the terrifying Mr Hyde?

“Spellbinding… a masterclass in storytelling” — The Shropshire Star

“This had such rave reviews that we needed to get it in the main menu!” — Applause

Poynings Village Hall
Saturday 19th September 2026
7pm
Tickets:  https://applause.org.uk/venues/poynings-parish-council/

Come and discover the dark side of human nature…

You never know who might be hiding in the shadows. 👀

Presented by Poynings Parish Council.

Come and discover the dark side of human nature…

You never know who might be hiding in the shadows. 👀

Presented by Poynings Parish Council.

Aug 16

Poynings Village Resident Feedback Survey

 
Hi all,
 
Please see attached a survey for the residents of Poynings. The Parish Council would really appreciate your participation.
 
For context:
At the last Poynings Parish Council Meeting it was suggested that we installed welcome gates at the entrances of the village to aid in slowing traffic as its main purpose. I thought this would be a good opportunity to ask the villagers’ opinion.
 
There are also additional feedback questions to help improve our lovely village.
 
If you have any questions please contact me directly.
 
Many thanks,
Bethany
(Chairman of the Poynings Parish Council)


https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RQNNW5S 
 

Jul 24

Nearly time for Poynings Community Party

Nearly time for Poynings Community Party
Tomorrow from 3:00pm – 11:00pm, a fantastic day of fun, music, food and community spirit.
FREE ENTRY and all these children’s activities are included FREE:
Bouncy Castle – all day
Ball Pit – all day
Children’s Snack Boxes – while stocks last
Traditional Games
Whack the Donkey (Piñata) – after the games

There’s plenty for everyone to enjoy:
Food – from 5:30pm (while it lasts)
Bar – all day
Human Fruit machine!
Tug of War: I think Fulking can’t get their act together so it will be an inter village match.
Raffle Draw – 6:00pm
Live 8-Piece Skiffle Band – from 7:00 – 7.30pm

All times are approximate.
And much more besides!
Bring your family, friends and neighbours along for a wonderful community celebration. Whether you’re coming for the children’s activities, live music, great food, or simply to enjoy the atmosphere, there’s something for everyone.
Poynings Village Hall. The Street, Poynings, BN45 7AQ

Jul 21

Poynings Village Party

🌞 Good news! The sun has been booked and the rain has been told to stay away for the Poynings Village Party this Saturday!

Join us at Poynings Village Hall on Saturday 25th July, from 3:00pm – 11:00pm, for a fantastic day of fun, music, food and community spirit.

FREE ENTRY and all these children’s activities are included FREE:

Bouncy Castle – all day
Ball Pit – all day
Children’s Snack Boxes – while stocks last
Traditional Games
🫏 Whack the Donkey (Piñata) – after the games

There’s plenty for everyone to enjoy:

Food – from 5:30pm (while it lasts)
Bar – all day
Tug of War: Poynings vs Fulking – 5:00pm. The winning team takes home the cup.
NOTE TO FULKING – You seem to be struggling to get a team. Let me know if you are interested.
Raffle Draw – 6:00pm
Live 9-Piece Skiffle Band – from 7:00pm

All times are approximate.

And much more besides!

Bring your family, friends and neighbours along for a wonderful community celebration. Whether you’re coming for the children’s activities, live music, great food, or simply to enjoy the atmosphere, there’s something for everyone.

Poynings Village Hall.   The Street, Poynings, BN45 7AQ
All times are approximate.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

Jul 20

POYNINGS PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

The rescheduled meeting of Poynings Parish Council is to be held in the Village Hall on Wednesday 22nd July 2026 at 7pm.
Agenda

  1. Apologies for absence
  2. Minutes
  3. Matters Arising
  4. MSDC and WSCC
  5. Public Participation
  6.  Expenditure for April 2026 and May 2026
  7. Planning applications
    a.      SDNP/26/01983/FUL Erection of two storey, 4 bedroom self-build dwelling. Willow Farm Clappers Lane Fulking West Sussex BN5 9NJ
    b.     SDNP/26/01866/LDP Installation of 11no roof mounted solar panels to south facing front roof slope. Downlands The Street Poynings BN457AQ
    Decision
    c. SDNP/26/01163/FUL Proposed holiday retreat. Land South of The Street Poynings West Sussex
    Decision
  8. Village Hall update
  9. Bus stop update
  10.  Cora’s corner remembrance plaque.
  11.  Village gates
  12.  Roundabout
  13.  Village party – Update
  14.  Items for next month’s Agenda

 Date of next month’s Meeting

C Warburton
Clerk to the Council

Jul 07

Poynings Parish Council Meeting

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Due to unforeseen circumstances, the meeting of Poynings Parish Council on Wednesday 8th July 2026 at 7pm has been cancelled. New date to be announced when known.

Jul 06

POYNINGS PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

The next meeting of Poynings Parish Council to be held in the Village Hall on Wednesday 8th July 2026 at 7pm.
Agenda

1)   Apologies for absence

2)   Minutes

3)   Matters Arising

4)   MSDC and WSCC

5)   Public Participation

6)   Expenditure for April 2026 and May 2026

7)   Planning applications
a. SDNP/26/01866/LDP Installation of 11no roof mounted solar panels to south facing front roof slope. Downlands The Street Poynings BN457AQ
b.  SDNP/26/01983/FUL Erection of two storey, 4 bedroom self-build dwelling. Willow Farm Clappers Lane Fulking West Sussex BN5 9NJ
c. SDNP/26/01163/FUL Proposed holiday retreat. Land South of The Street Poynings West Sussex
Decision

8)   Village Hall update

9)   Bus stop update

10)  Cora’s corner remembrance plaque.

11)  Village gates

12)  Roundabout

13)  Village party – Update

14)   Items for next month’s Agenda

15)  Date of next month’s Meeting

C Warburton
Clerk to the Council

Jun 24

Poynings Village Party – 25th July

Suffering from the heat, depressed at losing to Albourne at stoolball, sad that the village fete is over! Never mind, get your diary out and make sure you have July 25th in your diary for Poynings Village Party, something for everyone. This year there will be a cup for the winners of the tug of war against Fulking. Of course, Fulking may not get a team together as they know they will lose😣. Please contact our resident expert Mike Airey to put your name down.

Jun 09

Friday 19th at Poynings Cricket Club. The annual Stoolball match.

Poynings v Pyecombe.   

Starts at 6pm . The bar will be open and there will also be a bbq.  

If you are interested in playing please contact Luke or Bethany.

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