Local News & Interest

Number 10 Downing Street has approved a petition that has been launched to lobby for a new public holiday to fall on the Monday after Remembrance Sunday in November each year. If you agree with...

YOUNG people in need of local transport are being invited to get involved in a scheme called ‘2Wheels+’. The scheme is specifically available to help young people get access to...

Ron Leggett writes: We had a fantastic evening and they had us in stitches at times as well as playing some terrific jazz. There appears to be one member missing from the group photo (to follow)...

Car Sharing Scheme for People in the South of Horsham Area Looking for ways to reduce your motoring costs? Need a lift to work or college? - Car Sharing could be the answer. All you need to do to...

A new community bus service called Henfield Community Transport is operating in the Partridge Green and Henfield area. The service runs weekly shopping trips as well as 'dial a ride,' and the...

Cowfold Fete 08 - Report & Pictures Despite the gloomy weather forecasts the Cowfold Fete 08 was blessed with a dry day, and even some sunshine and blue skies! Hundreds of people gathered on...

Cowfold Fete a resounding success! After a cloudy and breezy start to the day the sun shone, attracting hundreds of visitors to the 2007 Fete. With a jazz band playing in the background friends...

By Michael J. Gething Robert (Bob) Farren, Chairman of the Sussex Weald Branch of the Royal British Legion (RBL) has been awarded the Legion’s Gold Badge – the highest recognition of...

What are your views on the proposed replacement of the existing sports pavilion on Cowfold's playing field? An action group is being set up to consider the options which, broadly speaking, are to...

Two members of the Cowfold Traffic Calming Group were in action this morning (December 10th) in Bolney Road Cowfold. Glynis Docker and Peter Cashman (pictured) set up their mobile speed measuring...

Cowfold Village Walk Monday 1st January 2007 What a beautiful day, for those of you who got up before midday. Nine adults and six dogs attended (not sure if the dogs were asked, but they came...

Hare & Hounds-The best in the UK Despite the smoking ban Tuesday nights down the local are busy again, especially at the Hare & Hounds in Cowfold, thanks to the power of the internet. Teri...

My name is Helen Akers and I am a local Partridge Green resident that runs regularly. I am looking for a female running 'buddy' around 30 years of age. I am looking for someone that would like to...

One great result from this year's Village Fete has been that local good causes are receiving financial benefit. Not only did we enjoy stunningly good weather on July 14th but we have also been able...

Winning wines from South East Vineyards Plumpton Estate wines were recognised as winners at a recent South East Vineyards’ Association (SEVA) 'Wine of the Year' Dinner. The winning team at...

Around 100 people gathered around the village hall in Cowfold on this sunny November day to pay their respects to those who were lost during previous conflicts. An eerie silence descended upon this...

A reception hosted by Rear Admiral Peter Dingeman and his wife Faith was held in honour of Bob Farren on the evening of December 7th. In true military fashion Bob was 'ambushed' by around fifty...

A beautiful tranquil garden will be unveiled at the RSPCA headquarters in Southwater later this month by the Chief Executive of the charity, Mark Watts. The RSPCA ‘Garden of Memories’ is...

SPEEDING IN VILLAGE GETS WORSE Last year the SID (Speed Indication Device) Team checked the speed of 4910 cars travelling through the village. Just over 50% of these (2458) were exceeding the...