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Here are a few businesses in the village who have published their opening times between Christmas and the New Year:
Bentley's Café - Sat 27th (8.30am to 4.30pm); Sun 28th (9.00am - 3.00pm); Tue 30th (8.30am - 4.30pm); Thu 1st (8.30am - 4.30pm)
Big Fry - Sat 27th; Sun 28th (4.30pm - 8.30pm); Mon 29th; Tue 30th; Wed 31st. Normal hours (where not stated) 11.45am - 2.00pm & 4.45pm - 9.00pm.
Kampson's Chemist - Sat 27th; Mon 29th; Tue 30th; Wed 31st (9.00am - 6.00pm). Normal working hours if not stated.
Meat in the Square - Tue 30th (8.00am - 5.00pm), Wed 31st (8.00am - 1.00pm).
Pete's Den - Xmas Day (11.00am - 2.00pm).
After 7 months of disruption due to the laying of a new sewer from The Square to Weavers Hill, Water Lane and The Square opened to through traffic yesterday, completion of the works coming on the day originally scheduled. Hopefully, businesses in the village will now see trade returning after a bleak period.
A/175/25/HH: An open timber-built lean-to canopy along the south elevation with solar panels. 11 Swallows Gate.
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 11 January 2026.
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".
Many people would have been disappointed when Village Night (aka Angmering @ Christmas) was cancelled on Friday 5 December due to the bad weather. However, to make up for the cancellation, Angmering Parish Council will be putting on a similar event at the Angmering Community Centre on Friday 19 December between 7.00pm and 9.00pm whatever the weather! Activities (all FREE) include:
- Funfair rides & sideshows
- Santa’s Grotto — meet
Santa and get an early present
- Face painting
- Non-alcoholic mulled
wine
- Hot roasted chestnuts
- Toasted marshmallows
- Candy floss
& popcorn
Plus: Christmas Market for last-minute gifts, and Grand Raffle – £1 per ticket, with over 60 prizes from local traders and businesses!
Bentley's in the Village has announced that, from now on and by popular demand, they will be open on Sundays from 9.00am to 3.00pm. This means that villagers will now be able to enjoy one of their lovely breakfasts on a Sunday morning or a spot of lunch a bit later. You can book a table by phoning 01903-770685 or just walk in on the day.
A/175/25/T: Crown reduction to 1 No. Holm Oak (T1) to leave a height of 15m and spread of 7m, to leave a 3 metre clearance from the adjacent properties roof. The Dower House, West Drive.
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 27 December 2025.
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".
APPEAL ALLOWED
It is with great sadness and regret that the Planning Inspector has allowed Gleeson Land's Appeal against Arun District Council's refusal of their application to build 190 homes on farmland west of Bewley Road. This means that the development will proceed despite nearly 1800 objections and months of campaigning by local residents
CANCELLED
Due to the poor wethaer forecast for tomorrow evening, Angmering Parish Council has regretfully had to cancel the event on security grounds. However, our village eateries, pubs, and bars remain open—why not book a meal or drop in for a drink? Fiona J Rose Art Gallery will be open with refreshments and a wonderful Christmas art exhibition featuring several talented artists. The Butlers Pantry will also be open with festive treats.Other shops may decide to open.
Notwithstanding that, the Council are moving several elements of the event to Angmering Community Centre on 19 December 2025, from 7–9 PM. Expect: Market stalls, Fun fair rides and side stalls,, Face painting, Father Christmas!, and Grand Raffle (More may be added later.) Raffle tickets are available from the office until the event.
Contains Angmering News since January 2005
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