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!)

Jun 03

Church News June 2014

The Downland Churches

Holy Trinity Poynings,  St Andrew’s, Edburton

St John the Evangelist, Newtimber

The Transfiguration, Pyecombe

www.downlandchurches.co.uk

 June 2014

 Sunday 1st June         Sunday after Ascension

10 am  Family Service              Poynings

followed at 11.15 by Holy Communion

11am   Family Communion      Edburton

 Sunday 8th June                               Pentecost  

10 am   Holy Communion        Newtimber

6 pm   Evening Service           Pyecombe

followed by a musical concert – see details

Sunday 15th June                   Trinity Sunday

10 am Holy Communion          Poynings

11 am   Family Communion    Edburton

Sunday 22nd June                   Trinity 1

10 am Holy Communion         Pyecombe

 Sunday 29th June                    Trinity 2

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 2nd June, 3.30 – 5pmat Rectory Cottage, Newtimber  (home of Shirley and John Murrell)

Baptism

Sunday 15 June    Edburton      Emerson James Edward Phillips

 Weddings

Sat, 7th June          Sophie Parker and Craig Hardy       Pyecombe

Sat, 28th June        Philip Offer and Amelia Way            Edburton

Special events and dates this month 

  • There will be a Wardens Meeting 7.30pm on Monday 2nd June at The Rectory.
  • Pyecombe PCC will meet at 7.30pm on Tuesday 3rd June.
  • Our study groups start on Wednesday 4th June, and continue on Weds 11th and Weds 18th June. All at The Rectory. Subject will be ‘Weird Words and Puzzling Phrases’, and we will be focussing on the words of familiar hymns. Choose afternoon (2.30pm – 4pm) or evening (8pm – 9.30pm). Each session stands alone if wished.
  • On Sunday 8th June (Whitsunday), our evening service at Pyecombe will be shorter than usual, followed by a musical concert of song and instrumental works led by our organist John Walker. Refreshments will be served: no charge, but donations towards the building project much appreciated.
  • Saturday 14th June is POYNINGS FETE. Don’t miss it!
  • The Diocese is holding a series of consultation evenings as they begin to formulate the Diocesan Strategy. That closest to us is Tuesday June 10th, 7.30pm at All Saints Patcham. Alternatively, Weds 18th June at St Andrew’s Burgess Hill.
  • On Sunday 29th June at 6.30pm at Horsham, there will be a farewell service for Archdeacon Roger Combes.
  • Joint PCCs meet 7pm Weds 2nd July at Poynings Church and afterwards bring and share supper at the Rectory.
  • Clergy contact details:Tel 01273 857456         c.currer@btinternet.com
  • Revd Graham Jeffery (mainly Edburton) 01273 494559
  • Revd Dr Caroline Currer, Priest-in-Charge

Jun 01

Mayfield Development

There have been several reports from residents who have been asked to participate in a housing opinion telephone poll.  Participants have raised concerns about the wording of the questions which they feel are extremely misleading. It has been confirmed that this poll has been commissioned by a company called Meeting Place Communications which has members of Mayfields on its staff.   Please be extremely wary if you receive the call and view this link for the whole story.

http://lambs.org.uk/biased-opinion-poll-warning/ 

Thank you for your support

LAMBS

May 31

Mayfields Development

The next meeting about the Mayfields Development has been confirmed for Friday, 20th June at 7.30 pm and please find all the details here: LAMBS Public Meeting Fri 20th June. The meeting will be held at St Paul’s Catholic College where there is plenty of parking available.  Anthony Watts Williams, chairman of LAMBS and the two MPs for the area, Nick Herbert and Nicholas Soames are the keynote speakers.  Representatives from both Horsham and Mid Sussex Councils’ Planning Authorities will be available to answer your questions.

Mayfields Development have confirmed their next step is the formal planning process; it is vital they are aware of the strength of opposition in the area and this is our opportunity to be heard.

We look forward to seeing you there and thank you for your support.

Venue:  St Paul’s Catholic College, Jane Murray Way, Burgess Hill, RH15 8GA
Time: Friday, 20th June at 7.30pm
Plenty of car parking in the College and across the road in The Triangle Sports Centre.

May 25

Fulking Garage Sale

Reminder

Great Garage Sale

The Dean

FULKING

 

Monday 26th May 2014

 

11.00am to 4.00pm

 

In aid of St Andrew’s Church.

May 13

Poynings Parish Council AGM

Annual Parish Meeting 13th May 2014.
7.30pm in the Village hall.

There is a presentation by Camilla and Roly, new resident of Saddlescombe Farm and representatives from the District and County Council and the National Trust.

Refreshments after!

May 11

Seedling Sunday – Fulking

Seedling Sunday in Fulking Village Hall today Sunday, May 11, 11-3 pm.

Plants and seedlings for sale

Grand opening of village bench donated by Rushfields at 12 noon 

Tea, coffee and delicious cakes

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