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Congratulations to Hallmark Care Homes for a further award it has received this week. Its Angmering Grange Care Home has won the 'Care Home Design' award at the esteemed Caring Times National Care Awards! This marks their third recognition for our design this year.
Don't forget that Angmering Grange is open to the public for its Community Cuppa event every Thursday between 10am and noon. Come along on your own or with friends for complimentary tea, coffee, and cake. Games, puzzles and newspapers available for use. Make new friends, meet old friends and enjoy the company of others in warm and welcoming surroundings.
The annual Village Christmas Traders' night - now known as "Angmering @ Christmas" - will be held on Friday 1 December commencing at 6pm. All roads into The Square will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 4pm so motorists living in the north of the village coming from the A259 will need to go via Roundstone Lane, Weavers Hill, and Dappers Lane to access their homes. Station Road will only be open to as far as The Thatchway.
The evening will commence with the annual hanging of memory tags on the Christmas Tree on The Green. Enjoy some festive shopping and activities around The Square, courtesy of the local traders. Indulge in some festive treats (come complimentary) while enjoying this year's new attractions. Visit Santa's Grotto and have fun on the various free rides, plus fun-fair side stalls, popcorn, candy floss, non-alcoholic mulled wine, and roated chestnuts. The Christmas mini markets will be there again, together with balloon modelling and entertainers.
Memory tags are available from the Parish Council Office, Angmering Library, Meat in the Square, Juna, Graham Butt Estate Agents, Cooper Adams Estate Agents, and The Lamb.
Parish Assembly - format for 2024-
The Clerk drew the committees attention to the relevant minute and why this
item was on the agenda. The main reason for changing the format of the current
meeting was lack of attendance from the public and that it could be tagged on
to the end of the Annual Meeting of the Council. In its current format, the
Parish Assembly had been tried for the last 3 years (excluding COVID) and
numbers had continued to dwindle, despite our best efforts. After a short
discussion the following was agreed: RESOLUTION: Cllr. Want PROPOSED that the
Parish Assembly was added to the end of the Annual Meeting of the Council, and
no longer a standalone event. Cllr. Verrinder SECONDED and ALL AGREED.
Community, Leisure, Employment and Wellbeing Committee (CLEW)- The Chair explained that at the last CLEW meeting it was suggested that monthly meetings were no longer needed along with the reasons why. Several suggestions on timings were given such as quarterly and bi-monthly. It was also confirmed that a working group could be set up with a decision able to be made at a Full Parish meeting if one was needed before a CLEW meeting was due to take place. After discussion it was resolved that CLEW meetings will be quarterly from 2024. The November and December meetings will take place as planned and then from 2024 a meeting will be held in March, June, September and December.
WSCC Proposed Traffic Regulation Order for Dappers Lane - RESOLUTION: Cllr. Want PROPOSED that APC agree with the proposal of the 20 mile per hour speed limit in Dappers Lane, and subsequent signage and road markings, and authorise the Clerk to confirm as such, Cllr. Bicknell SECONDED and ALL AGREED.
Community Grants Application - RESOLUTION: Cllr. Reigate PROPOSED that a sum of £667 was granted to The Angmering School. Cllr. Want SECONDED and 9 AGREED, 1 ABSTAINED and 1 OBJECTION.
The full Minutes can be read here
I've recently completed two new Angmering history pages which can be found in the History Centre of this website (see sidebar index).
The first is entitled "The Victorian re-building of St Margaret's ....and the vanishing pulpit". This uncovers some fascinating new material about the sculptors of the supurb carvings of the capitals, the hidden robin, and exposes some myths on the overnight disappearance of the beautiful stone pulpit in 1911. The link to this webpage is:
www.angmeringvillage.co.uk/history/Articles/Church_Pulpit_capitals.htm
The second new page is entitled "The Victorian building of William Older's Charity School .... and its transition to a Public Library". This also has new material and shows photos of features of interest both outside and within the Library. It also raises the question on the missing marble bust that was moved from the old school to St Margaret's CE Primary School in 1966. The link to the webpage is:
www.angmeringvillage.co.uk/history/Articles/Olders_Building.htm
We have had notification this morning that Cloudberry, the ladies' fashion boutique on Church Hill in Angmering's centre is closing. Laura is retiring and will be closing down tomorrow Tuesday 31st October in preparation for a FAREWELL SALE on Saturday 4th November at 10am. All stock reduced.
I'm sure many readers will join me in wishing Laura a happy retirement and best wishes for the future.
For the fifth year, David Wilson Homes is opening its Sales and Marketing Suites across the south east for international relief organisation Samaritan's Purse's Operation Christmas Child initiative. Ecclesden Park, located on Water Lane, will be open to collect donations of gift-filled shoeboxes from Angmering residents between Wednesday 1st and Monday 20th November, where they will then be processed by volunteers and shipped to children in need across the world.
Last year, residents in Angmering donated 58 shoeboxes to the cause, with the aim being to match if not exceed this figure for 2023. The wider project has been a great success and since 1993, more than 208 million children between two and 14 years old in 160 countries and territories have received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox. Residents can visit the Ecclesden Park Sales and Marketing Suite either on Mondays between 10:00-17:30 or Thursdays through to Sundays 10:00-17:30 to drop off their filled shoebox.
Alongside their shoebox, residents will need to donate £5 to cover project costs including shipping. A selection of recommendations have been made by the charity for presents to be included in the shoebox such as toys, small musical instruments, yo-yos, skipping ropes and small puzzles to school supplies including pens, crayons, pencils and sharpeners, writing pads and colouring/picture books.
Alex Dowling, Head of Sales and Marketing at David Wilson Southern Counties, comments: "Over the past two years alone, we have collected over 400 shoeboxes across our developments in the south east, which is an enormous achievement for our local communities. Even the inclusion of simple items in these shoeboxes brighten a child's Christmas so we are proud to continue opening our sales suites as drop-off points across Berkshire and Sussex this year, especially as Operation Christmas Child is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Please do drop by with a shoebox and we look forward to getting these shipped to those who need them most." Nick Cole, Director of Operation Christmas Child UK, comments: "We're excited at the fantastic opportunity to partner again with David Wilson Southern Counties to send even more shoebox gifts to children in need this year. Every shoebox packed is a huge blessing to the child who receives it, and you never know how that simple gift can change a life. We hear so many stories of how children are deeply encouraged by realising they're loved and not forgotten as they receive their shoebox gifts."
Guidelines for the shoeboxes from the Samaritan's Purse are as follows: "
Hygiene items such as toothbrushes, bars of wrapped soap, combs or hairbrushes and flannels are also suggested for inclusion. However, due to import/export restrictions, toothpaste, sweets, lotions and liquids are prohibited alongside used or damaged items, war-related items, religious or political literature, medicines, aerosol cans and sharp or fragile items.
For further details on Operation Christmas Child, please visit, samaritans-purse.org.uk/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child
Roads - yellow lines- The APC office
has received a lot of positive support for the suggested TRO with regards to
extending the yellow lines on the B1240 and Heathfield Avenue.
Road Safety in Angmering - (County Councilor) Cllr. Urquhart advised that she had been working with APC on road safety in Angmering. The new ‘pedestrian in road’ signage has been installed in Arundel Road by the Library and the 20mph Traffic Regulation Orders for Arundel Rd and Dappers Lane has been submitted. Initial comments from WSCC are positiv
Angmering Blue Plaques - Cllr. Evans gave an overview of why he wanted this on the agenda and what information he had found out about the process involved in obtaining a plaque including the approximate cost which is about £400 per plaque. He also reported that he had spoken with East Preston Parish Council as they have blue plaques within their village. A discussion then took place around eligibility and the process that needed to be followed. It was also pointed out that if this was to be taken forward it would need to be budgeted for. Cllr. Evans will continue his investigations.
New home for the Silent Soldier -
The Chair explained the background and why St Wilfrid’s School could no
longer look after it. She also explained that the council needed to decide on a
new location or to remove it completely. A discussion then took place of
possible new locations as it was felt it should be kept on show within the
village. The Clerk will send out a poll to councillors with the suggested
locations to see which was the preferred option. The office team will also look
into if it can be mounted so it could be moved around the village.
Community Grants - One grant application was received this month. This was from Arun Counselling Centre requesting £225 – after a brief discussion the following was agreed: RESOLUTION: Cllr. Reigate PROPOSED that a sum of £225.00 was granted to Arun Counselling Centre. Cllr. Hall SECONDED and ALL AGREED
The full Minutes can be read here
A/202/23/HH: Demolition of the existing garage, proposed two storey side extension, rear balcony, replacement of guarding to existing balcony, front canopy porch. 9 Ham Manor Farm Cottages, West Drive.
A/204/23/PL: Outdoor climbing area and additional car spaces. This application is in CIL Zone 3 (Zero Rated) as other development. Rustington Golf Centre, Golfers Lane.
Observations on this/these Application(s) must be received by The Head of Planning Services, Arun District Council, The Arun Civic Centre, Maltravers Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 5LF by 2 November 2023.
To see applications, plans, design statements, etc, type the Application Reference Number (such as those above) into Arun District Council's "Application Search Facility ", click on the Search button, and click on the hyperlink reference when selected application is returned - then select "Documents".
Further to our news article on 9 October (below), on 10 October, Hallmark Care Homes' Angmering Grange picked up the Leaders in Care Awards 2023 for Care Home Design of the Year at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham. The award recognises the design work that has gone into the best new or recently refurbished care home in the sector.
At the same ceremony, Aneurin Brown, CEO of Hallmark Care Homes, won the Executive of the Year award. The award recognises a CEO or MD outperforming their peers through skill, experience, innovation and good old fashioned hard work. Recently Mr Brown has been integral in implementing a £1.3 million support fund to alleviate the cost-of-living crisis and accelerating salary increases in November last year.
Congratulations to Hallmark Care Homes in achieving these awards.
Readers are reminded that Angmering Grange in Roundstone Lane hosts a Community Cuppa event every Thursday morning between 10am and 12pm. Go along on your own or with friends for complimentary tea, coffee, and cake. Games, puzzles and newspapers available for use. Make new friends, meet old friends and enjoy the company of others in warm and welcoming surroundings. You will be able to see for youselves why Angmering Grange are deserved winners of these recent awards.
Angmering Grange on Roundstone Lane has been awarded the Care Home Design award at the esteemed Healthcare Property Lunch held in London out of 215 entries. The awards, which are organised by estate agents Knight Frank, seek to recognise design excellence in care home businesses across the country.
Angmering Grange’s interior designer, Chloe Morgan said: "We are over the moon for winning the prestigious Knight Frank, Care Home Design of the year Award. It means the world to us to be acknowledged for our commitment to creating a warm, homely, nurturing and uplifting environment for residents. We place our heart and soul into all of our designs, with our residents and team at the forefront of this. It is a reminder that thoughtful design is not just about aesthetics but also about enhancing the quality of life for those we care for. This award inspires us to continue crafting spaces that truly feel like home."
Angmering Grange has also been shortlisted for the Care Home Design title at this year’s Leaders in Care Awards taking place at the National Conference Centre on Tuesday 10th October.
A/186/23/L: Listed building consent for internal remodelling with bi folding door to the side of kitchen and store. Garden House, High Street.
Observations on this/these Application(s) must be received by The Head of Planning Services, Arun District Council, The Arun Civic Centre, Maltravers Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 5LF by 26 October 2023.
To see applications, plans, design statements, etc, type the Application Reference Number (such as those above) into Arun District Council's "Application Search Facility ", click on the Search button, and click on the hyperlink reference when selected application is returned - then select "Documents".
Mayflower Park - Fitness
Equipment – 72 Responses have been received to date. In the
free comments section, a lot of people mention that a café is needed and
a space to let your dog run off the lead and/or do agility. At the moment the
responses indicate a 50/50 split as to whether the equipment should be removed
or replaced.
Defibrillator at Honey Lane
Allotments – No communication has been made with the Allotment
Committee in this regard and Sally Holmes (SECAM First Responder) has offered
to attend their AGM to present the case for having one. Discussion took place
as to the possible siting for the defibrillator. The Chair said that she too
would try and make contact to try and get a resolution for this issue.
The full Minutes can be read here
A/196/23/HH: Detached wooden-built dual pitch roof workshop. 17 Palmer Road.
Observations on this/these Application(s) must be received by The Head of Planning Services, Arun District Council, The Arun Civic Centre, Maltravers Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 5LF by 12 October 2023.
To see applications, plans, design statements, etc, type the Application Reference Number (such as those above) into Arun District Council's "Application Search Facility ", click on the Search button, and click on the hyperlink reference when selected application is returned - then select "Documents".
On Thursday 14 September, Meat in The Square will be starting a new venture within their shop called Plaice in The Square. From that time on, every other Thursday, there will be a delivery of fresh fish. Not only that, you will be able to place orders (not later than Tuesdays) for a huge range - more than 60 types - of fresh and frozen fish and other seafoods. Further, from 14 September, there will be a good range of frozen fish available daily from the shop.
Angmering Chic have issued the following publicity statement:
On Saturday 13th April 2024 Angmering Chic are hosting an evening of elegant sophistication to encompass good food, good wine, dancing and a casino-based gaming room at the Ham Manor Golf Club. Please help us to support 4Sight Vision Support, a local charity that is providing invaluable help and support to the blind or partially sighted in our community. Poster
Ticket Only Event
This is a ticket only event and tickets are limited to 96 people. If you fancy a reason to get dressed up and have an enjoyable evening, then tickets are priced at £55 per person which includes a welcome drink, initial table wine, a 3-course dinner and some casino chips to get you started. There will also be a raffle with some great prizes.Contact
If you are interested in attending this notable event and would like some tickets, then please email Tony or Rhys at angmeringchic@btinternet.com . A deposit of £20 per ticket is required to secure your attendance at this event. This is refundable until 30th November 2023 when the balance of £35 is due.100% of the profits raised will go to the nominated charity and no deductions will be made for any administration or organisational costs. All monies will be refunded if the event is cancelled for any reason.
We look forward to hearing from you in due course and would be pleased to discuss this with you further if that is helpful.
Tony Cross and Rhys Evans Co-promoters, Angmering Chic
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