Aug 25

Poynings Fun Day

Well, it did rain a bit on Monday for Poynings Fun Day didn’t it.

Still the hardy amongst us still made it and braved the elements.

The kids had a great time racing in the hall.

Thanks Sheila for organising it all, well done.

Here are some pictures of the brave from Mike Airey.


South Team Ready and willing.


North Team Ready (Just give us a minute until it stops raining!).

The winners!!!!!! (and it was uphill).

However, on inspecting the photos I see that there is not a line on the
ground which the mark on the rope has to cross for there to be a winner!

So, must be a draw then 😉

But, there are penalties for showing stomachs, so North win!!

Good try lads!

Aug 23

Poynings Fun Day

I expect you have been looking at the weather forecast and have seen that it is not looking too good for Monday! 🙁

Well, don’t despair all will be well!! Trust me, I’m a “Fill in the space” 😈

The bar and children’s games may be moved into the Village Hall and the tables put into marquees.

And come on girls, admit it, you want the see the guys slithering about the mud for the Tug of War!!!!

So, unless you hear from me again it is still going ahead. See you there. 😎

Aug 23

Lambs fundraising

Yellow Ribbon Ball
October 11 2014le

If you are interested in stopping
the development then see the flyer
on the site.

Click here –> Yellow Ribbon Ball

Aug 19

Poynings Fun Day


 

POYNINGS FUN DAY – Mon 25th August 2014

Bank Holiday

10.30 Poynings Races & Fun Runs in the Blacksmith’s Field.

(See details below).

2.00 Presentation of Fun Run awards at the Village Hall.


2.30 ‘Tug of War’ North v South – village competition.

3.00 Children’s traditional races (Egg & Spoon etc.) – Prizes!


4.30 Calling of Raffle. Other attractions include: 

Music, Beer Tent courtesy of The Royal Oak, Stalls.

Bring your own picnic.

 

*Helpers and raffle prizes needed – Sheila 857482

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POYNINGS RACES – Blacksmith’s field,from 10:30am

Have you seen this event? It really is fun and suitable for all ages

      ‘A Fun Event’, do come.

 

ENTER ON THE DAY. £1 per race. Race, jog or come and cheer

1 lap = 0.7 mile        3 laps = 2 miles

 

Junior Fun Run – Under 12 years – 1 lap – Medals for all

Junior Sprint – Under 12 years – 60m – Medals for all

Cycle Race – 1 lap (BMX or Mountain Bike) Under 12 years or Adult

Fun Run / Race – 3 laps of the field. Crystal Trophies for winners

* Practice/Training – 4pm each Sunday – Meet at Royal Oak Car Park

Aug 08

Stag do in Poynings

We have got a family “Stag Do” this weekend, 9/10 August, in one of our fields at the end of Mill Lane in Poynings.

 

So, any sightings of vans or tents, or sounds of music, it is not travellers or an illegal rave it is just a group of men, hopefully having a good time, with our permission.

 

Sue Lee

Aug 06

Shepherd and Dog

Hey guys,

Just wanted to let you all know that this Friday 8th August  (today) is our 80’s night from 8pm at the Shepherd and Dog.

Canapes, cocktails, music, games and fancy dress competitions.

Would love to see you all here!

Emily

Aug 05

FULKING VILLAGE PICNIC AND ROUNDERS

 

Just a reminder about the VILLAGE PICNIC AND ROUNDERS MATCH scheduled for Sunday August 24 in North Town Field, Fulking.

 

Meet for picnic at lunchtime – say around 1 pm? Followed by rounders — all welcome.

 

Fingers crossed we get a warm, sunny day.

 

Any queries email Jen Green on jengreenuk@yahoo.co.uk.

Aug 04

Sold as Seen at Hikers Rest – Saddlescombe

Right for all you Sold As Seen fans! After the great gig at the Fulking Fair the next outdoor gig is on August 15th 2014 at The Hikers Rest Cafe on Saddlescombe Farm.

£15 per person to include food or £7.50 per person for entry only.

Hot & cold drinks available to purchase separately or bring your own booze!

It starts at 7pm. There are also tent pitches available at a nominal charge.

Tickets are for sale NOW at The Hikers Rest Cafe, Saddlescombe Farm, Saddlescombe Road.

Look forward to seeing you there.



CDs will be available to purchase either on the night or on the website http://kevsoldasseen.wix.com/clapperboard

Aug 02

August Church News

The Downland Churches

Holy Trinity Poynings, St Andrew’s, Edburton

St John the Evangelist, Newtimber

The Transfiguration, Pyecombe

www.downlandchurches.co.uk

 

August 2014

 

Sunday 3rd August             Trinity 7

10 am    Family Service        Poynings

followed at 11.15 by Holy Communion

11am Family Communion     Edburton

 

Sunday 10th August              Trinity 8

10 am Holy Communion        Newtimber

6 pm Evening Service        Pyecombe

 

Sunday 17th August             Trinity 9

10 am    Holy Communion        Poynings     11 am Family Communion    Edburton

 

Sunday 24th August         St Bartholomew

10 am    Holy Communion        Pyecombe

 

Sunday 31st August              Trinity 11

10 am Holy Communion        Newtimber

 

 

Morning and Evening Prayer each week

At 9am on Wednesdays at Poynings

At 6pm: Mondays (Edburton),Wednesdays (Pyecombe)

At 5pm: Tuesdays at Newtimber

 

Evergreens (for the over 60’s)

Monday 4th August, 3.30 – 5pm
at Manor Farm, Poynings (Carol and Maurice Revell’s home)

Weddings

 

Sat, 2nd August John Cairns and Larissa Lopes Edburton

 

 

Special events and dates this month

 

  • On Sunday, 3rd August at 2.30pm there will be a Harp Recital with Pimms and a Strawberry Tea in the gardens of Newtimber Place. Proceeds to the Church. Tickets £12 for adults, £5 for children from Shirley Murrell or Lucy Dalrymple tel 01273 832009. Please buy tickets in good time to help us to assess demand and numbers.

 

  • Friday 15th August is the festival of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Edwards in Burgess Hill will be having a Sung Mass at 7.30pm followed by refreshments, to which everyone is welcome.

 

  • 16th – 17th August (10am -5pm) – flower festival at St Martin’s Church, Westmeston (in the Beacon Parish). Theme is wedding anniversaries. Refreshments available.

 

  • Advance notice of a course to be run in the autumn on the topic of responding to people of other faiths. Caroline will be leading this 12 week course in the Deanery – probably at Hassocks, on Tuesday evenings. Look out for details. This will not be instead of our own study groups.

 

  • September dates for your diary:

Friday 12th Sept, ‘Timespan’ event, Pyecombe, 7.30pm;

Sunday 14th Sept, Pyecombe dedication service, 6pm

Sunday 28th Sept, evening, Pimms and Hymns, Edburton

 

 

Clergy contact details:

Revd Dr Caroline Currer, Priest-in-Charge

Tel 01273 857456 c.currer@btinternet.com

Revd Graham Jeffery (mainly Edburton) 01273 494559

Jul 31

Combine Harvester

Please be aware that if the weather continues to be dry, we would like to harvest the fields west of the village.

This means that we are going to have to be able to move our Combine Harvester, which is rather large and 15 foot wide, through the village, at short notice.

Please could you make sure that your cars are not parked in the road blocking our way through, if you are likely to be away for the day and leaving them unattended.

I have spoken to Sussex Police about abnormal road movements and they have informed me that the vehicle removal regulations allow them to tow away any vehicle that prevents any person from carrying out their lawful work. Any charges for this will fall on the owners of the offending vehicles.

I do not intend to be unreasonable, but the grain moisture is critical as it cannot be stored above a certain percent, and warm periods of hot dry weather are crucial for harvesting. As some of you have got more than 2 cars, with limited parking space, if you need to park a car out of the way there is room up the farm, please ring me.

Thank you, in anticipation of your co-operation.

Mark Lee

857239/07973 749431

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