The Poynings Parish Council Meeting has been moved from this evening to next Tuesday.
Jun 27
Raves!
As the warm weather continues and we get further into summer, raves are more likely to take place. Sussex Police have already stopped several raves and will continue to do so when possible. Landowners and residents in rural areas can help by being vigilant in their area.
We ask you to let us know immediately if a rave is seen or heard to be taking place. The earlier the police are alerted, the greater the chance of preventing them becoming established.
Keep an eye on access points to land and make sure they are secure. Please report any locks which have been broken or removed. Report any vehicles driving off-road, groups of vehicles in rural areas, convoys of vehicles and loud music in remote locations.
Police will use powers to confiscate equipment being used at raves and will deal with any unlawful activity when they can. Raves by their very nature are spontaneous and unpredictable and we urge people to report any behaviour which is suspicious.
The police have powers to to close down an event and the decision to do so will be carefully assessed to balance the safety of those attending and the threat posed to the local community.
Contact us online or call 101 when it’s less urgent than 999.
Jun 25
Lambs Development
Dear LAMBS supporters
Thank you all for an incredible turnout at Friday’s meeting. If you missed the action then please see our website for the story, pictures and full copies of LAMBS and Hands Off Henfield speeches and recordings.
The message was clear – no one wants Mayfield Market Towns!
However, these developers will not go away! They are clearly determined to fight. In Nicholas Soames’ words; “They will stop at literally nothing”! That is why we need more money!
With your help we can see this off for good – but we need you to dig deep to be sure of success.
The stronger our fighting fund the stronger the campaign!
Mayfields will be present at the Horsham District Council Planning Hearing in the Autumn and it is vital that LAMBS have a Barrister representing local residents at that meeting. To ensure we have the very best legal representation, planning consultants and environmental experts, we need to raise another £25,000.
Please do donate as much as you can to fight these developers who are determined to blight and ruin our beautiful part of West Sussex.
You can donate online today at www.lambs.org.uk or send a donation direct to the LAMBS NatWest bank account:
LAMBS: Sort Code 535039 Account number 55355846
Monthly direct debits can also be set up to this account or you can send a cheque made payable to LAMBS to:
Anthony Watts Williams
LAMBS
Suite 204
33 Queen Street
Horsham RH13 5AA
We so appreciate your support and will continue to be proactive in our campaign to defeat Mayfields but we cannot do it without you.
LAMBS
Jun 25
Open Garden – Dyke Farm House
The Street, Poynings BN45 7AQ
Sunday 29 June 2014
2 pm-5.00pm
Admission by donation
Refreshments
Click here to see -> open garden poster
Parking at Manor Farm, BN45 7AB (will be signposted – 5 minute walk from the garden)
Jun 25
Mayfields Update
Packed meeting condemns Mayfields
For those who did not get to the Public Meeting about the proposed new Market Town to be built in this area, you can find out what was said and listen to speeches online on the
LAMBS (Locals Against Mayfield Building Sprawl) website.
Nick Herbert spoke strongly against the development and was supported by Nicholas Soames. They want the Planning Inspectorate to stop over-turning local opinion.
The following link gives the details of the meeting and how you can help. http://lambs.org.uk/
Mike Airey.
Jun 25
Road Closure
West Sussex County Council
(Newtimber and Poynings) (Saddlescombe Road and Devils Dyke Road) (Temporary Night Time Closure) Order 2014
NOTICE is hereby given that within not less than 21 days West Sussex County Council intends to make an Order under Section 16A and 16B of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended), the effect of which will be to temporarily close Saddlescombe Road and Devils Dyke Road in the parishes of Newtimber and Poynings.
The Order is needed to allow the 2014 Night Time London to Brighton Bike Ride to take place in safety. It will come into operation at 12.30am on 13 July 2014 and remain in force until 9.00am the same morning.
Access to adjacent properties will be maintained and alternative routes for other traffic will be signed on site.
Any queries about the effect of the Order on traffic using the highway should be directed to the West Sussex Council Contact Centre, telephone number (01243) 642105.
Dated this 19th day of June 2014.
Head of Law & Governance, County Hall, Chichester.
Jun 19
Poynings Village Fete
THANK YOU to everyone from the village and beyond who helped to make the garden fete last Saturday such a happy event.
We raised about £1800 for the church – a terrific result which will help to pay the bills.
But the main thing was that it seemed to be a relaxed afternoon, with lots of people – especially children – having fun.
We are really grateful to all who contributed in any way: selling, buying, golfing, baking, singing, netballing, maypole dancing, puppet showing, drinking, serving or eating cream teas, putting up tents and chairs, smacking the rat, car parking, selling and buying raffle tickets – or just laughing and chatting! A lovely sunny afternoon. A big thank you to all involved.
Caroline
Jun 19
Lambs – Meeting about Mayfield
Dear All.
Tomorrow’s meeting about Mayfield. 20th June, 7.30pm, at St Paul’s School, Burgess Hill is our chance to voice our opposition for Mayfields’ plans for a new town which could be anywhere between Hurstpierpoint and Henfield. The speakers are Anthony Watts Williams (chair of LAMBS), Kenneth McIntosh (Hands Off Henfield) and both our MPs, Nick Herbert and Sir Nicholas Soames.
The Question and Answer session will be a real opportunity for locals to get answers and we are delighted to confirm the panel will include:
Norman Webster – Councillor in Charge of Planning, Mid Sussex District Council
Brian O’Connell – Chairman, Horsham District Council
Dr Roger Smith – CPRE Sussex
Dr A Whitbread – Chief Executive, Sussex Wildlife Trust
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow evening and thank you for your valuable and vital support. Please encourage all those who will be affected by Mayfields to attend.
LAMBS
Jun 08
Poynings Village Fete
Saturday 14th June is POYNINGS VILLAGE FETE. Don’t miss it!
2pm – 5pm
Please join us at the traditional Poynings Village Fete in the rectory garden, which helps fund the general upkeep of our beautiful Norman Church. There are games and stalls for all ages, Sally’s cream teas and cakes as well as Maypole dancing, a puppet show and a raffle. This year, to cheer you up, “Happy” will be sung by the world famous troupe who’s name escapes me!
Jun 08
Chilli Competition
It’s time again for the…
Poynings Annual
Chilli Competition
for the Poynings, Saddlescombe and Newtimber Children’s Christmas Party
Saturday June 14th
At The Royal Oak, Poynings
4pm
All entries to be received by 1pm on the day
Entry fee £5 per Chilli
Medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place with trophy for the winner.
Please bring you Chillis (meat or vegetarian) in a suitable named container – unidentifiable bowls will be provided!
Please come and join us for the afternoon or drop of your entry with a telephone number.
You never know… You might win!
For entries please call Laura 07907 729096
email: fabulousfamilythornton@gmail.com
or Paul 07949 937907
Please leave your name, and number of entries that you will require with a contact number.
(We need to make sure we have enough bowls!)