December/January WINTER 2016 – 2017 DECEMBER/JANUARY/ FEBRUARY POYNINGS NEWS

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: YE OLDE VILLAGERS’ Evergreens 2 CHRISTMAS SUPPER Gardens 3 Wednesday 7th December Church 4 at The Royal Oak Poynings. 6.30 for a 7.00 pm sit down. Parish Council 5 It’s that festive time of the year again and the 5 invitations have already Cricket gone out. This is a lovely evening at the Royal Oak Royal Oak 6 and has been going for over 25 years now. It was Website 8 originally set up for those aged 60 or over, from the Parishes of Poynings and . DIARY DATES sales at Bonfire Night, where - There will be bottles of wine • EVERGREENSBriefly highlight your point o f interes t here. good quality, locally sourced I should also like to thank

• Briefly highlight your p oint of in terest he re. on the tables and more is food was supplied by The Jan and Steve of the Royal • Briefly highlight your p oint of in terest heDIARY re. DATES available at cost price from

• Briefly highlight your p oint of in terest he re. Farmyard Kitchen: Oak for allowing us to carry the Royal Oak hosts. Raffle www.thefarmyardkitchen.co.uk on with this festive event . • GAVIN’S tickets are for sale on the Thanks to all who helped with HAPPYQUIZMAS Fri night to help fund the event the ‘Bonfire Bar’ Any extra help on the night Dec 2nd which is also supported by - Helen, Ella, Joanne and is always appreciated so generous donations from Amber. please let me know. • EVERGREENS 5th Dec the Parish Council and the After much debate a few Helen 01273 857216 Poynings Golf Society – • YE OLDE VILLAGERS’ fundamental changes have had [email protected] thank you ! Funds were also XMAS SUPPER Dec 7th to be made this year due to the raised during the year, large numbers now attending. • CHILDREN’S XMAS including food and drink PARTY Fri 16th Dec • CAROL SERVICE CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY Saturday 17th Dec

• CHRISTINGLE Sat 24th Ho Ho Ho, it's Christmas Party time again! The date for your diary is Dec Friday 16th December 4-6 pm at the Royal Oak. Once again, a huge THANK YOU goes to both the Poynings Golf Society who have very • PARISH COUNCIL kindly raised money for this party and the Royal Oak who are our Tues 10th Jan generous hosts and have provided the food and venue. Due to the expanding young population of the village it is by invitation only. If • BURNS NIGHT Wed 25th you have children under the age of 10 and have recently moved into Jan either Poynings or Newtimber please call me to make sure you get your invite! Invites will be • SLOE GIN NIGHT Mon delivered by Santa’s little helpers very soon – so keep a look out! The bar will, of course, be Feb 6th open for you to get a glass of whatever you may need! Hot food is on the menu along with entertainment and of course Father Christmas himself! Sarah 07740 531 284 [email protected] Page 2 December/January BUS SERVICES G O O D B Y E Half Hourly No 17 Horsham to Jake Richards (1949 — 2016) Mon to Sat—From Poynings We were all shocked and greatly saddened Crossroads. Ring Stagecoach— 0845 1210170 to hear of Jake’s sudden passing this March Sunday/Public Holiday. just gone. He was a familiar figure walking Ring Compass Travel the length and breadth of the village with 01903 233767 one of a line of giant black Gordon Setters that he had greatly cherished during his years spent in Poynings with his beloved wife Amber. For some of us he was also our vet, helping us through sometimes very difficult times as well as bringing us great joy. He greeted everyone with a smile and had a great sense of humour and there was never a bad word said against him. Community Bus He was simply loved by all, be it friends, family, work Monday and Thursday only colleagues at his veterinary practice, the Ferrari Club, fellow Via & Parish Councillors or villagers and will be greatly missed, Leaves Poynings bus shelter leaving deep footprints that are very hard to fill. A memorial 10 .00am Leaves Hassocks 12.00 noon bench for him is soon to be placed by the footpath coming ——————————— down the hill from the pub to the garage. From Ginger Fox 100—/Hassocks/ Henfield/Steyning/Storrington EVERGREENS (Guaranteed connection at Storring- ton between services 100 and 102) Our tea parties, usually held on the first Monday of each month, are open 102—Storrington/Amberly/ to everyone aged 60 or over (or just simply lonely) in the four Downland Pulborough/Storrington Parishes. After another successful year, we wish to thank all our willing helpers and wonderful hosts: Joanne and Stuart Cairns, Gill and Ian Bus Passes Malby, Charmaine and Harry Diamond, Shirley Murrell, Colin and Pam All holders of County at Rushfields Plant Centre, Sue and Mark Lee, Nigs & John Digby, Anna Card are entitled to *free bus and Richard, Nikki and Ian Currie and Jane and Chris Warne. We are travel* after 9.30 am Mon to looking forward in February to tea at the Royal Oak with Jan and Steve. Fri and anytime at weekends Transport can be arranged—phone Betty on 857215 and bank hols. If you would like to apply for a Village Defibrillator bus pass and are eligible, Dave Fletcher of Henfield Area please contact Colin on Response Team (HART) has 01273 857024 presented a defibrillator to the village. A new steel box is being Railcards fitted inside the old telephone box If you do not have a bus pass at the Sussex Four Wheel Drive and would like to apply for a subsidised Senior Rail Card Garage. Training dates for the

phone Colin 01273 857024 defibrillator and CPR will be advertised in the new year. To help with the restoration of the telephone box, ring Mike 857985 or contact [email protected] Page 3 December/January STONESTAPLES MEAT POYNINGS GOLF DAY 2016 Home bred, home The seventh annual Poynings Golf Day was attended by yet another record number of reared, grass fed, entries and was an even closer contested tournament than last year. The main event was won by Daryl of Beef and Lamb. the Harris Hackers team, continuing the sequence of there being a new winner each year (well done to the For more information, con- handicapper). Special mention should be made to both Nigel and Adam who were just a bribe away from tact Poynings Grange Farm winning!!!! 01273 857347 In addition to the main event the team competition was won by Roy, Tim, Colin and Matt, who at time of press were neither able to think of nor remember the name of their team—should have asked them earlier in the evening!! POYNINGS BAKE OFF John Digby returned to the competition in winning ways to grab the nearest to the pin trophy for the second time in two years and Pam Grinyer from the Rushfields team put her male counterparts to shame by winning the longest drive. 1st Harriet (RO Pastry The Royal Oak provided an impressive prize giving banquet with charity Chef ), 2nd Sue Lee, raffle in aid of the oldies and kiddies Christmas parties..Many thanks to all 3rd Dale (RO Chef) who generously donated prizes and also to Jackie, Barb and Suzie for selling tickets. Hosted by the Royal Next year’s event will as always fall on the second Thursday in September Oak so please mark your diaries and invite your friends. Al

Poynings Cat DARK SKY HURSTPIERPOINT HORTICULTURAL Boarding Hotel In May 2016 the National Park became the world’s newest International Dark Sky Reserve (IDSR). SOCIETY AUTUMN SHOW 857539 SHIRLEY MURRELL AND SUE Our star-studded skies are as valuable as our beautiful A1 House Clearance BROOKS EXCELLED AMIDST A Second Hand rolling landscapes. Dark skies in the South East are under FABULOUS DISPLAY OF Furniture for sale threat from light pollution and are worth protecting. AUTUMN FLOWERS, 857640 07711244735 There is a growing trend to use uplighters to light the VEGETABLES AND COOKERY outside of our homes and gardens but we should not let this continue late into the evenings so that our dark sky status is maintained. Security lights should, of course, FUN DAY A fun, if small gathering, that activate at any time. replenished much needed funds. Chris Jones’ best table tennis LOCAL PRODUCE STALLApple Day challengers were Charlie Jones Betty would like to thank all those who & Andrew Sturt. Betty raised donated produce or bought things, help- £61.00 on the Church tombola. ing to raise £175.00 for Poynings Church. Helen & crew’s bar benefitted Green Lotus ‘Ye Oldies Xmas Do’. Thanks to all who helped or came along, Gardens POYNINGS RACES Nine local children especially Malcolm and Nicky. Local Gardeners who raced 60 metres or a half lap of the field on Village specialise in garden Fun Day. Maxx Cannon did the quickest half lap and was chased by Niamh and Euan Williams. 2017 Downland maintenance and Maxx also won the cycle event. Niamh and Euan transformation: Lawns, are great grandchildren of Betty and Bob Powell Calendar in aid of Hedges, Beds, Planting, whose other great grand children Conall and Orla, Village Hall. ran in the one lap race which Conall won. Mike Features stunning A4 Weeding, Clearance, Tree Airey and Andrew Sturt had their usual battle over surgery. One off and the three lap course. Mike just edged ahead. Both photographs taken by regular visits. Please visit were awarded crystal trophies . locals. £6.00 shrink our website for more wrapped. For sale at APPLE DAY details: greenlotusgar- Rushfields Plant Centre dens.com Call Adam and This was not so well attended as last year, and Shepherd and Dog Jess today on probably due to half the crops failing and the 01273857144" timing of the event. Nevertheless, apples were pressed, bobbed and made into cakes! For the The Midsummer String Sloe Gin Competition Apple Cake Competition judges, Matt, Vicky CHILLI Ensemble, Rachel Bishop COMPETITION Monday in February 2016 and Wendy judged Sue Lee first, Chris Airey and Rosie Midgley ‘A wall second and Emilia Miarkowska and Sue Lee Hosted by the Royal Oak to expel the Winter flaw’ joint third. Well done all and thanks to everyone Royal Oak 7.30 Thurs 29th Dec Don’t forget to keep some who entered. Henri Brocklebank came first & Organised by Al Newtimber Church Vivaldi, of this year’s sloe gin or Ava second in the Apple Bobbing, Henri & 1st-RO chef, Haydn & Brahms—£12.00 Phil had a stall selling their tasty vegetables. other liqueur back! Jonathan Hill adults, £6.00 under 18's. We now have two sections, Nigs Digby provided lovely ploughmans 2nd– Barbara lunches, raising £55.00 for the Church appeal to Mulled Wine & Mince Pies- one for neighbouring 3rd– Martin [email protected] help Voices in Exile to fund a caseworker to Brennan villages. work with destitute refugees coming to Sussex. 01273 831877 POYNINGS NEWS Page 4 CHURCH NEWS Ding Dong—Avon Lady in Poynings! Christmas Services Saturday 24th December at 3.30pm Call Jackie on 2016 Poynings Christmas Eve 01273 857581/ 07760310070 Christingle Service for In addition to the normal Sunday children of all ages – with Benefice services held on Sunday oranges and sweets. Costume Hire, fancy mornings in December Saturday 24th December dress parties, theatrical Sunday 11.30pm at Edburton productions and other 11th December 6pm and . events. Very reasonable Sunday Midnight services of Holy Carol Service th prices. at Pyecombe with the 18 December 2.30 Communion Henfield Theatre Co Mid Sussex Brass Band – pm Carol Service at St Sunday Ann Ellson : John’s, Newtimber th and refreshments 25 December [email protected] Saturday – followed by tea in church – Christmas Day 17th December 6pm for all ages 8am Short quiet service Carol Service at Holy 6pm Carol Service at St of Holy Communion Emily's Mobile Tanning & Trinity, Poynngs – Andrew’s, Edburton – at Newtimber Beauty Treatments followed by mulled wine followed by mulled wine and 10am Holy Communion available in the comfort of and mince pies. mince pies. at Poynings your own home include:Professional St A Christmas Message From The Rectory Tropez Spray Tanning, Hot I do hope everyone is enjoying seeing the Church as it used to be seen from the road some 30 or more & Warm Waxing, Threading, years ago. A big THANK YOU to the parish councillors and others who formed a merry band to clear Eyebrow & Eyelash Tinting the bank in front of the church so that it can once again be clearly seen from the road. Roots need clear- & Facials, inc anti-aging ing before it can be planted, but this will all be happening in due course – perhaps not in time for Spring Galvanic Spa treatments. bulbs this year but certainly for next. 0755262273. Our plans to create a warm and welcoming space in the South Transept have not gone as smoothly. Op- position from the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) have seriously delayed the Faculty process (which is the church equivalent of gaining planning permission, and just as slow). The Photography Chancellor of the Diocese (with whom the decision will rest) came to Poynings in October, to hear the by Robin Cook objections and our case. We think he was broadly sympathetic but we have been asked to show in writing Weddings – Portraits – Com- that we have fully considered other options. Watch this space…the work continues. pany Events We are looking outwards as well as at our own plans this December, with an appeal for goods needed by the local charity Off the Fence, who support some of the most vulnerable people, who lack shelter and Shot on Traditional Film or other basics at this time of year. There are boxes in each of our churches for your donations, and lists of Digital what is needed. www.robin-cook.co.uk Since the last newsletter, we have a new Warden and new Treasurer – thank you. If anyone is interested Contact 01273 857899 in the very part time (but paid: £10 an hour for about 2 hours a week) post of administrator, please get in touch, and I will be happy to let you know what is involved. Do you need a baby Meanwhile, chilly pantomime rehearsals are in full swing, as are plans for our Christmas services. It would be lovely to welcome you to our Carol service on 17th December; the Christingle on 24th, or at sitter or dog walker? Poynings on Christmas morning on the 25th at 10am. There is a full list of times and dates elsewhere in I am 18, have a first aid this newsletter and on the church and village websites. certificate, and transport. However you celebrate, I hope Christmas is a special time for you, and that you can take time to stop and Please contact Jack on give thanks for all that it means to you. Caroline 0796100949

Village Garden Fete

Families and friends of Poynings enjoyed a less-than-sunny DANDELION afternoon at the annual Village Fete held in the Rectory Gardens in PUPPETS June this year. Undeterred by the weather, Darren drove his vintage tractor along FUN TO LEARN ABOUT for children to have photos taken from, young ones enjoyed the NATURE! puppet show and everyone got into the swing of joyful Maypole 3—8 years Dancing, either dancing or clapping along. Birthday Parties, Sold As Seen entertained the crowds as they settled down to home-made cream teas, ices and Pimms. Special thanks go to the Crowthers for supplying Nurseries, Schools, Fetes. tables and chairs. Also games, prizes, work- This year we ran a fabulous raffle stall, raising more money than ever. Prizes were kindly shops donated by local businesses and restaurants in Poynings and Henfield. Hearty thanks to Nikki, Malcolm and Debs for their hard work gathering the prizes. Equity Member 857482 To everyone who contributed to the success of the afternoon, not only running stalls and www.dandelionpuppets. games, tombolas, baking, serving, setting up and closing down to name a few, but also to everyone who came along to support the Fete, a HUGE thank you! Nigs co.uk POYNINGS NEWS

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ARISH COUNCIL Poynings Cricket Club P 2016 was another successful sea- son for the whole of Poynings Next Meeting Volunteers Needed Cricket Club. Our senior side endured a difficult season back in Tues 10th January We are hoping to form a Division 1, finishing 9th, but are 7pm Village Hall village volunteer group likely to remain in the top divi- sion for 2017. We did, however, .Got something to put (all skills and degrees of physical strength manage to reach the T20 Cup on the agenda? Final losing a thrilling game vs. welcome). Contact Colin on Palmers CC by 2 runs. The real 01273 857024 Apart from gathering to highlights of the season came Parish Council Members share the load of certain from our junior teams, our U10 & colin@thefinancehouse. U13 teams both won South Area Mike Airey (Chairman) co.uk village tasks when the League Cup Finals, defeating Sheila Marshall need arises, Burgess Hill CC & St Andrews John Digby we need to create a CC respectively, whilst our U13s MEETING DATES 2017 also narrowly missed out on pro- formal organisation to Village Hall Tuesdays 7.00 Matthew Cutress motion. 2016 also saw the launch receive grants for January 10th of our 2nd XI, this team gave our Come along and have creating new footpaths, junior players the chance to ex- March 7th perience playing adult cricket. your say in the Public installing traffic calming May 9th Having entered them into the Participation Slot towards measures etc. Stoner Mid Sussex Conference, July 4th the start of the meeting Contact Sheila they managed to win the competi- September 5th tion in their first season, a fantas- All ages welcome! [email protected] November 7th tic achievement by everybody serve.co.uk involved. There has also been individual success this year with 1 of our U13 players successfully BONFIRE NIGHT coming through a Sussex Trial and 1 of our U12 players being One of the best yet ! Fantastic bonfire, fireworks, procession and named Young Batsman of the refreshments - thanks to all who helped or came along to enjoy! This Year in the Mid Sussex Confer- year we had Henry & Colin Langridge and Steve Morley with their ence, both great achievements from these players ,who we hope fabulous drumming and Helen Woodhams and crew with their will go on to represent Poynings excellent mulled wine in aid of 'Ye Oldies’ Christmas Supper'. The for many years to come. Farmhouse kitchen was very good too. Big thanks to Mark and Looking ahead to 2017 we will Michael for the loan of the field and all their hard work. The have 5 junior teams, running be- fireworks were the best ever, thanks to Jim and co! Huge thanks to tween U10 - U14, 2 senior teams and a Development Team. We are Mikey for his amazing 20th Guy (Trump) and to its carriers. As always actively recruiting players, ever, Colin's torches and their bearers were great too, never mind Nicky's crew on the If you would be interested in gate ! A special thanks goes to Mike's traffic and safety crew—from all reports a very playing for Poynings CC please tough job this year due to the huge numbers! Thanks to Matt for organizing the field! contact gary.wallis- [email protected]

C HAIRMAN ’ S U PDATE Pondtail Wood has dominated the work of the Parish Council for much of this year. Thank Council Community you to the many people who reported the continued destruction of the wood and its environ- Awards ment. Those updates were collated locally and passed to the National Park Authority. The Caius Sheppard was nomi- current situation is that the wood owner has yet to comply with the orders made against him nated by the Parish Council for and we are waiting for the result of an appeal. He has tried to sell the land without success as services to the local the enforcement orders would pass to any new owner. The SDNPA are acting on the legal community. Most of Caius’ advice they have taken and are sending out weekly reports to the Parish Council. Our Clerk, work has been behind the Colin, updates the village website with appropriate information. You may have noticed that scenes—clearing footpaths etc. the Poynings roundabout has been cleared and is ready for re-planting. The roundabout layout has been designed by and is being maintained by villagers, Adam and Jess of Green CROWTHER Lotus Gardens, based at Dyke Farm Barn. We have applied for further funding to improve BUILDING SERVICES areas in the village that are subject to flooding and we are carrying out work to maintain the For all your building village in good order. Amber is to provide a bench in memory of our former councillor, Jake Richards. We will install it on Cora's Walk. The Cutress family also plan to provide a bench requirements, loft in memory of Margaret who did so much for the village during her life. You will have noticed conversions and extensions. the trees and shrubs that obscured the church have been cleared with the assistance of locals Please call Ollie on and the Lee family. This is ongoing work and the bank will now be improved with assistance 07760306592 from the Parish Council. Mike For free estimates

ROYAL OAK NEWSLETTER

December, Christmas & New Year 2016 2017

Village Night has Returned—Each Monday Evening (excludes Monday 26th December) Monday is ―Village Night―. Each Monday evening from 6pm we offer a home made Soup for £3, a Main Course for just £7and a Pudding for £4. The menu, which changes weekly, is posted on our website during the week end immediately pre- ceding. We hope to see many of our friends from Poynings and the surrounding villages but EVERY- ONE is welcome, so feel free to bring your families and friends.

Gavin‘s ―HappyQuizmas‖ Friday 2nd December from 7pm Get together a team of up to 4 players ,the entry fee is £2 per player & the winning team takes all! Chef will be offering a hearty ―Steak & Chips‖ supper for just £10. Optional of course and available to all, whether joining the quiz or not. Call us to register your team and reserve a table – or just come along on the night

Poynings Carol Service Saturday December 17th 6pm Join us at our beautiful medieval Church for the Carol Service. After the service, the candle-lit theme continues at the Royal Oak with more carols, festive tunes, warm mince pies and maybe a Mulled wine or two.

‗Christmas Village Night‟ Monday 19 December from 6pm Join us for a menu with a Christmas twist. £7.00 main course, soup and pudding£4.00

Christmas Eve Saturday 24 December The bar will be open from 12 noon ‗til late and we‘ll be taking table reservations from 12 noon until 9.30pm. There will be complimentary nibbles later in the evening.

Christmas Day Sunday 25 December The bar will be open from12 noon until 2pm.There will be mulled wine, complimentary nibbles and EVERYONE will be welcome.

Boxing Day (& beyond) Monday 26 December To Friday 30 December The bar will be open from12 noon ‗til late and we‘ll be taking table reservations from12 noon ‗til 9.30pm.

New Year‘s Eve Saturday 31 December We will be taking reservations for lunch and supper from 12noon ‗til 9.30pm. Expect Lounge Music until about 10pm followed by a DJ returning to the Royal Oak to bring in the New Year until late! For those of you not wishing to dine, EVERYONE will be welcome to join us for a glass or three- the bar will be open from12 noon until late.

New Year‘s Weekend Sunday 1st January join us for Roast Monday 2nd JANUARY 2017 NEW YEAR VILLAGE NIGHT The bar will be open from 12 noon‗ til late. We‘ll be taking reservations for lunch and supper from 12 noon ‗til 9.30pm.

WHEN TO VISIT US OVER THE FESTIVE SEASON 2016 2017

Monday 12 December to Thursday 15 December Bar 11 am to 11pm Kitchen 12 noon to 9.30pm

Friday 16 December & Saturday 17 December Bar 11am to 12 midnight Kitchen 12 noon to 9.30pm

Sunday 18 December Bar 12noon to 10.30pm Kitchen 12 noon to 9.30pm

Monday 19 December to Thursday 22 December Bar 12 noon to 11pm Kitchen 12 noon to 9.30pm

Friday 24th December Bar 12noon to 12 midnight Kitchen 12 noon to 8.30pm

Sunday 25 December Bar 12 noon ‗til 2pm kitchen closed

Monday 26 December Bar 12noon to late Kitchen 12 noon to 9.30pm

Tuesday 27 December Bar 12noon to 10.30pm Kitchen 12 noon to 9.30pm

Wednesday 28 December–Thursday 29 December Bar 12 noon to 11 pm Kitchen 12 noon to 9.30pm

Saturday 31 December Bar 12 noon ‗til late Kitchen12 noon to 9.30 pm Lounge Music ‗til 10pm,something more lively ‘‘til late!

Sunday1 January2016 Bar 12 noon ‘til late Kitchen 12 noon ‘ ‗til 9.30pm

Monday 2 January Bar 11am ‟til11pm Kitchen 12.00—9.30pm

Tuesday 3rd January onwards…. BUSINESS AS USUAL! Bar 11am to 11pm (12 noon to 10.30pm Sunday) Kitchen 12 noon to 9.30pm

….and finally, some “DIARY DATES” for January 2017 and beyond! BURNS’ NIGHT WED 25TH Jan CHINESE NEW YEAR SAT 28TH JAN SLOE GIN NIGHT MON 6TH FEB VALENTINE’S DAY TUES 14TH FEB

ALTHOUGH WE WILL ALWAYS DO OUR UTMOST TO ACCOMMODATE ALL, WE DO STRONGLY ADVISE TABLE RESERVATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR PERIOD Call us on 01273 857389 from 09.00 daily CONGRATULATIONS TO Gavin & Suzie on the birth of Lula and to Adam & Jessica on the birth of Arthur. GOODBYE AND GOOD LUCK TO — Toby & Louise & congratulations on your mar- riage and the birth of your baby girl. WELCOME TO THE VILLAGE TO Renata & Grace in Dyke Lane, Kate and her large dalmation in Royal Oak Cottages, Andrew & Nicola, Eloise, Oscar, Lydia & Edward in Poynings House, Pippa & Neil Satchwell Smith & family in Fox Ashe, belatedly to Malcolm & Nicky in Mill Court FULKING & also to Nicky who moved to Mill Court this year. CHRISTMAS POLICE Local team - PCSO Joel Havicon & others in the team. –Tel: 101 BAZAAR: Sunday, 1st December, EMERGENCIES (crime being or about to be committed, or life threatening situations)—999 11 am - 3 pm Fulking Village Hall The CRAFTS AND SEASONAL FARE Forge Garage TEA / COFFEE AND Poynings CAKES MOT testing station More stall-holders Tyre Sales welcome Diagnostic Equipment We service and repair all £10.00 a table vehicles, specialising in - email Jen Green 4WD jen- Tel 01273 857216 [email protected] sussex4wd@btconnect. to book your table now. com The Poynings website - www.poynings.net The Finance House Mortgages, Building Insurance, Life Assurance. Have you signed up to the Poynings email yet? If not, you Home visits at anytime to suit you. may be missing out. We now have over 180 subscribers! Colin Warburton. If you want to receive updates in between 01273 857024 07941 460582 these comprehensive newsletters, register on colin@thefinancehouse. the Poynings site now at www.poynings.net. co.uk www.thefinancehouse.co.uk (You will receive an email asking you to con- The Finance House is an appointed representative of Ingard who is firm it was you who registered). If you have authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Your anything happening that you would like announced, send home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your an Email to [email protected] . mortgage.

Poynings Ping Pong Many thanks to all who donated to the Ping Pong Base Appeal. The Many thanks to good news is that we have found a the Royal Oak, Nigs & better financial deal but the bad is that we still don’t have enough to John, Su & Chris, Nicky & cover it. So if anyone had wanted Matt, Sue & Mike (South to donate (£20.00 or whatever) but Down Way B&B) for missed the deadline and still wants sponsoring the print- to, please feel free to drop some- thing off to either Sheila’s or ing of this newsletter Colin’s. Then hopefully we’ll be pinging in the new year as well as bringing it in! Thanks too to the volunteers who have offered to Villagers are taking turns in sponsoring the news letter. If you want to be involved help dig—five so far . Will keep you please let us know. Also if you have any items for the March Newsletter, contact posted. Sheila 01273 857482 or [email protected]