Lots of wood – some good to use and some for firewood.
Come along and see what a bargain you can get to Hobbs Cottage, Pyecombe, BN45 7EG
On Saturday 12th November from 10am to 4pm
All the wood has been kept in a workshop so is bone dry.
Nov 10
Pondtail Wood – Weekly Update Bulletin – 10 November 2016
No site activity this week.
Key dates
- Stop Notice was served on the 13th June 2016 and took effect immediately.
- The Enforcement Notice was served on the 13 June and should have taken effect on 12th July 2016. This effective date is suspended due to the submission of an Appeal.
- An Appeal against the Enforcement Notice had been validated with the Planning Inspectorate on 12 August 2016. However, the appropriate fee has yet to be paid.
- Remedial work specified in the Enforcement Notice should be completed by 23rd August 2016 (42 days from when the notice takes effect). Currently this date is suspended due to the appeal.
- Before 30 April 2017 the land must be restocked with trees as per the Forestry Commission Notice. This Notice has also now been appealed.
- Owner must pay appeal fee by 2 September 2016. Sale by auction by Barnard Marcus on 12 September 2016.
- No appeal fee paid as of 2 September 2016. The appeal will proceed on ground(s): (b) that the breach alleged has not occurred as a matter of fact. (c) that there has been no breach of planning control. (f) that the steps to be taken are excessive/lesser steps would overcome the objection. (g) that the compliance period is too short.
- The Public Inquiry date has been arranged for 4 April 2017 and is scheduled to last 2 days.
SDNPA Website
SDNPA website has a dedicated webpage with regular updates, which can be accessed from the front screen by clicking on the photo titled ‘Pondtail Wood Update’:
Nov 10
Consultation goes live for Sussex Police Precept
Residents can now take part in Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne’s consultation for the Sussex Police Precept 2017/2018. This proposes to increase the police element of council tax rise by around £5 per household to fund over 100 new police officers and specialist staff.
The web address is https://www.sussex-pcc.gov.uk/priorities/budget/
“We need the right people, with the right skills in the right place to protect you and fight crime,” said Sussex PCC Katy Bourne.
“That’s why I want to invest in 100 new officers and staff in specialist teams to strengthen local policing and keep our communities safe.”
“I am responsible for setting the policing element of council tax in Sussex. I would like to ask households if they would be prepared to pay – on average – an additional £5.00 which would create an extra £3m for policing each year. When that is added to the £2m savings already identified, it allows Sussex Police to invest in over 100 police officers and specialist staff in the following areas.”
- Community Priority Crime Teams:
to investigate local crime problems, dismantle organised gangs and remove repeat offenders and provide a reassuring community presence.
- Expert Youth Teams: to target and support those younger people most at risk of committing crimes or becoming a victim of crime.
- Specialist Firearms Officers:
for counter terrorism deterrence and response.
- Public Protection Investigators:
to provide appropriate response and more capacity to deal with the increased reports of sexual offences and child protection cases.
“Sussex Police is modernising its services to meet the local policing and security needs of the 21st century. This new way of working has been acknowledged as ambitious and positive by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary. “
“Whilst that transformation is under way across all areas of policing and will take time, I want to make sure Sussex residents can see local policing being strengthened now.“
The consultation, which began on the website this week and will include public engagements across Sussex, closes in January 2017. The PCC will then present her recommendations on whether to propose a rise in the precept to the Police and Crime Panel in January.
Simon Ellery – Sussex Police
Nov 09
Pyecombe Christmas Fayre
@ Hurstpierpoint Village Centre
Saturday 3rd December, Between 1.45 & 3.45pm
A great opportunity to buy gifts such as jewellery, cosmetics, books, musics, cakes and much much more, along with entering a Tombola and Grand Raffle.
Admission Free, Refreshments available
Nov 05
Fulking Downland Calender 2017
LAUNCH
& SLIDESHOW
Saturday 12 November 8 pm
Fulking Village Hall
We celebrate the launch of the 2017 Downland Calendar with a slideshow selection of stunning images submitted for the calendar by Fulking villagers.
Drinks and nibbles provided
Nov 05
Parish Council Meeting Tuesday 8th Nov 2016
Clerk to the Council
Mr Colin Warburton
1th Nov 2016
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
The next meeting of Poynings Parish Council is to be held in the Village Hall on Tuesday 8th November 2016 at 7pm.
Agenda
- Apologies for absence
- Minutes
- Matters Arising
- WSCC and MSDC
- Public participation
- Expenditure for Sept and Oct
- Planning applications
None
- Roundabout etc
- Watershed
- Ping Pong Table
- Co-Opt Councillor
- Fireworks Night
- Pondtail Wood
- Defibrillator
- Dates of Next Year’s Meetings
Nov 04
Poynings Bonfire 2016
The torch procession and Guy will leave the Royal Oak at approximately 6.25 on Sat Nov 5th.
The lighting of the bonfire and fireworks will follow.
Please give very generously on the gate to pay for the fireworks.
Hot food & Drink by Sussex Four Wheel Drive in aid of Ye Olde Villagers Christmas Dinner.
You can take material to the bonfire 9am-5pm Oct 17th – 1st Nov
It must be taken to the bonfire site, not left on the forecourt Clean burning material only – No tyres, plastic metal etc
Presented by Poynings Villagers and Parish Council
Nov 04
Church Tree and Fund raising
Big THANK YOU to the following:
– John and Nigs Digby for hosting a fundraising dinner for Brighton Voice in Exile to support refugees, and to all who enjoyed it and contributed to their massive total of £615.
– all who helped to clear the bank in front of the church – especially Mark and Michael Lee and the large team of volunteers, including 3 of our parish councillors. There are some good pictures with Nigs!
Many thanks
Caroline
Nov 04
Christmas Services 2016
The Downland Benefice Churches of
Holy Trinity, Poynings St Andrew, Edburton
St John the Evangelist, Newtimber
The Transfiguration, Pyecombe
Christmas Services 2016
In addition to the normal Sunday Benefice services held on Sunday mornings in December,
the following is our timetable for special Christmas services.
Sunday 11th December Carol Service at Pyecombe with the
6pm Mid Sussex Brass Band – and refreshments
Saturday 17th December Carol Service at Holy Trinity, Poynings
6pm – followed by mulled wine and mince pies.
Sunday 18th December Carol Service at St John’s,
Newtimber 2.30pm – followed by tea in church –for all ages
6pm Carol Service at St Andrew’s, Edburton – followed by mulled wine and mince pies.
Saturday 24th December at 3.30pm at Poynings Christmas Eve
Christingle Service for children of all ages – with oranges and sweets.
Saturday 24th December 11.30pm at Edburton and Pyecombe.
Midnight services of Holy Communion
Sunday 25th December Christmas Day
8am Short quiet service of Holy Communion at Newtimber
10am Holy Communion for Christmas Day at Poynings
You and your family would be welcome at any of these services
Nov 04
Downland Churches News Nov 2016
The Downland Benefice
Holy Trinity, Poynings, St Andrew’s, Edburton
St John the Evangelist, Newtimber
The Transfiguration, Pyecombe
November 2016
There is a united Benefice service every Sunday morning at 10 am in one of our churches.
On most Sundays, this is a service of Holy Communion.
On the first Sunday of each month, it is an all age worship service, followed at 11.15 am by a short Communion service.
Location varies according to the pattern below:
First Sunday (6th November) Poynings
Second Sunday (13th November
Remembrance) Newtimber
Third Sunday (20th November) Poynings
Fourth Sunday (27th November) Pyecombe
There is also a Benefice Evening Service at 6pm every second Sunday
(13th November: Remembrance)
at Pyecombe.
In addition, at Edburton Church there is:
A service of Family Communion every first and third Sunday at 11 am (6th and 20th November)
Morning and Evening Prayer each week
Mondays: Edburton at 6 pm; Tuesdays: Newtimber at 5 pm
Wednesdays: Poynings at 9 am; Pyecombe at 6 pm
Evergreens (for the over 60’s)
Monday, 7th November, 3.30 – 5 pm at Pangdean farm, Pyecombe
(with thanks to Ian and Nicki Currie)
Special events and dates this month
- November is the month for Services of Remembrance. There will be a short said weekday service at Poynings on Armistice Day (Friday 11th November) at 10.45am. On Remembrance Sunday, we have two services – in the morning at Newtimber, and in the evening at Pyecombe. Names of the fallen from all 4 parishes will be read both on 11th November and at the service at Newtimber. Those from Pyecombe are read at Pyecombe. On Sunday 20th November, the morning service at Edburton will include reading of the names of the fallen from that parish.
- Study Groups continue at The Rectory on Wednesdays: 2nd November will be our final group meeting in this series.
- Book sale in Fulking Book Nook (the chapel by the village hall) on 13th November 11am – 4pm. Also CDs and DVDs.
- Messy Church this month will be on Friday 18th November: 4.30pm in the Hall at Fulking: all welcome.
- There will be a performance of Macbeth at St Andrew’s Church, Edburton, on the evening of Sunday 20th November. Book online at www.brightonshakespearecompany.co.uk
- 25th November is Edburton Quiz night at Preston Nomads at 7pm. Teams of 4: £7.50pp. Call 07812-465-559 Food and bar.
- The first Sunday of Advent is on Sunday 27th November. During Advent, we are launching an appeal for goods to support those who are homeless in winter. Goods collected will be sent to Off the Fence, a local charity that supports those who are sleeping rough. Details of the appeal will be available during November – please watch out for it.
- Save the date for the Poynings Pantomime: Beauty and the Beast. There will be evening performances on Friday 13th January and Saturday 14th January, and matinees on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th. The best panto in the area!
Clergy contact details:
Revd. Dr Caroline Currer, Priest-in-Charge
Tel 01273 857456 c.******@********et.com
Revd Graham Jeffery (Edburton) 01273 494559
