Classics, Cars & Coffees takes place at The Plough, Plumpton Green, this Sunday (March 23) from 10.30am to midday and beyond. Any vehicle, cars, bikes, trucks and tractors are welcome with pre-1990 being the focus. The Plough was refurbished over the winter and is looking great, so do stay on for a drink or lunch.
Quiz Night Plumpton and East Chiltington Wildlife Group Chilli and Quiz Night is at The Fountain on Wednesday March 26 starting at 7pm. You can go along as a team (max 6 members) or join others on the night. The cost is £12.50 per person, book via jean.stewart4@gmail.com and let Jean know your choice - meat or vegetarian chilli and any other dietary requirements. Payment details are the same as for membership subs, via bank transfer to PECWG Sort code 09-01-28 Account no. 97009189 with 'quiz night' as the reference.
RENATURE PLUMPTON Open Evening takes place on Monday March 31 from 7pm to 9.30pm at Plumpton village hall. Have you been wondering what ‘ReNature Plumpton’ is all about? The UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world. But it need not be, Plumpton can fight this trend. Do go along and find out what can be done to give nature a helping hand. Also, hear what Plumpton College and the Racecourse are doing and find out how you can help. Cheese and wine will be served. ReNature Plumpton is a partnership project between Plumpton and East Chiltington Wildlife Group and Plumpton Parish Council. To give them an idea of numbers, please email clerk@plumptonparishcouncil.gov.uk or plumptonwildlife@gmail.com Or talk to Carole Nicholson at carolenicholson3@outlook.com. Spring SHOW, organised by Plumpton and District Horticultural Society, takes place at the village hall on Saturday April 5. There are classes for flowers, vegetables, cookery and crafts and everyone is invited to take part. For a schedule with details of the classes call Gill Stewart-Brown on 01273 890051. Entries need to be at the hall on the day between 8.30am and 9.30am. Also, everyone is very welcome, from 2pm, to view the exhibits. There will also be refreshments and a tombola.
HAPPY CIRCLE meet on Thursday April 10 at 2pm, at the Church Annexe, for a card making demonstration. All welcome. Annual membership costs £12 and in addition you are asked to make a small contribution to the raffle each month, such as biscuits or chocolate. For more information call 01273 891592.
PLUMPTON FLOWER CLUB meet at the village hall on Wednesday April 16, at 7pm, when Jacqueline Aviolet will give a talk entitled ‘All about Roses’. Flower Club membership is £35 per annum and £3 per meeting, visitors £8 (although the first visit is free) which includes tea or coffee and biscuits. There will be a raffle at the end of the evening along with the chance to purchase roses and perennials. For more details contact Jo Hale on 07719887590 or Sue Akers on 01273 891701.
Jumble sale raising funds for Honeybees Preschool is at the village hall on Saturday April 26 at 2pm. Donations of jumble will be much appreciated between 8.30 am and 10.30am but no duvets, large electrical items, large items of furniture or medical items please. There will be plenty of bargains, refreshments and a tombola.
Voluntary Driving Scheme is available for transport to local doctors, hospitals, chiropodists, opticians and dentists Mondays through to Fridays from 9am to 5pm. The Scheme will do their best to help, to book transport call Jackie on 07855 213947.
Good Neighbours SCHEME operates in Plumpton and East Chiltington to provide support and practical help to residents in need, whether temporary (for example as a result of an operation) or ongoing, because of age, disability or living alone. They also offer befriending, if you’d like a cuppa and a chat. If they can help, in any way, contact the coordinator on 07478 524152. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer contact Gina Hawthorne on 07595 894425.