News & Views
Sight & Sound are excited and pleased to announce the opening of a new branch. They will be opening their second branch in early March 2010 at The Square, Angmering. After minor alterations and fitting out the new consulting room they will be offering the same friendly and professional family eye care and hearing aid service that they have been providing to their clients in Bognor Regis for many years.
Their philosophy is to provide a complete service to all their clients, from the most high tech hearing instruments to high quality budget aids. And from free eye tests and spectacles for those entitled to designer frames and the most sophisticated lenses, including a comprehensive range of Contact Lenses. Until they have a confirmed the opening date, you can contact Sight & Sound at their Bognor practice on 01243 872001or go to their website at www.sightandsound.org.uk
A/11/10/ - Renewal of unimplemented planning permission A/192/06 for demolition of existing house and construction of 3 linked houses with ancillary parking at Phares Courtledge, High Street. For: Chandlers Garage Worthing Ltd
A/13/10/CA - Renewal of unimplemented planning permission A/193/06/CA for demolition of existing house at Phares Courtledge, High Street. For: Chandlers Garage Worthing Ltd
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 25 February 2010.
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".
Resignation of Parish
Councillor
The Clerk stated that a letter of resignation had been
received from Councillor Tim Walder caused by work commitments not allowing him
to spend enough time on Parish Council business. The vacancy was declared
vacant and the Clerk would put the process of finding a replacement councillor
in hand.
Environmental Wardens
The attempt
to employ two Environmental Wardens had met with little success to date, but
the next step was to expand the advertising to include the local Job
Centre.
Weight Limit through
village
Councillor Christopher Verrinder had attended a Joint
Downland Area Committee meeting on behalf of the Parish Council and had made
the request that a 7.5 tonne limit be placed on vehicles coming through the
village. He believed that this would be progressed by the County Council.
To read the full minutes of this meeting, click here (PDF file)
Mayflower Park
Alchohol
Restriction Area - Committee members, after discussion of the available
evidence, decided to pursue the question of implementing an Alchohol
Restriction Area with the police.
Ownership/responsibility for Mayflower
Park outfall and works required - APC reported that all enquiries had
indicated that the current position is that the maintenance of outfall and
adjoining drainage area is the responsibility of the Parish Council. This had
been confirmed with Southern Water, the Developer Consortium and West Sussex
County Council Agreements Officer. To confirm this further the original Section
106 would need to be referred to. Councillor Paul Bicknell stated that the
drainage system built for the Bramley Green Development was a Sustainable Urban
Drain (SUD) which had been recognized as a award winning design on completion.
The residents of the development currently benefit from a £25 p.a.
rebate, worth in total around £15,000 p.a. Councillor Bicknell was of the
opinion that the maintenance cost would be in the region of £6,000 p.a.
if Southern Water could be persuaded to take this over. Councillor Turner
stated the attached drainage pond was not of the same concern as a maintenance
issue. ACTION: APC to write to Southern Water and ask them to look at adopting
this SUD and continue to investigate the facts re the original
transfer.
Parking Area - The Members were advised that the exact area
has to be specified and Councillor Bicknell stated that it was also intended to
place dragons teeth fencing on the far side of the access way to prevent
vehicles from moving outside the designated parking area. ACTION: Councillor
Bicknell to draw up a plan and specification.
Play Area adjoining Community
Centre
The circulated report and quotation for works from Foster
Landscapes was noted. Councillor Turner reported that her information was that
as the Parish Council had accepted the play area on its handover, the Clerk has
advised that the Council would appear to be responsible for arising maintenance
issues and an insurance claim for repairs would not be possible. Councillor
Turner expressed concerns that advice may have not been given on this point by
the Solicitors dealing with the transfer. Councillor Bos raised the issue of
whether there are guidelines on the specification for playground construction
and Councillor Allcock stated that there is a Playgrounds Association who may
be able to provide this information. The question was also raised as to whether
Building Inspectors monitor playgrounds during construction. ACTION: Councillor
Allcock agreed to investigate the construction and guideline issue and report
back to Members.
Cobbling in Village Centre.
ACTION: Councillor Bicknell to provide further information regarding the
location and extent of area for assessment by Community Payback team.
To read the full minutes of this meeting, click here (PDF file)
Honey Lane
The Clerk had received
three quotations for the work on this scheme, in accordance with 14 December
2009 Parish Council minute number 09/105. Quotations were received from the
following contractors: Edburton Ltd., Landbuild Ltd., PHB Ltd. On a proposal by
Councillor Bos, seconded by Councillor Allcock it was RESOLVED by six votes to
none to award the job to Landbuild. The Chairman abstained from the vote
because of his involvement in the scheme from its inception. The Clerk stated
that Landbuild would be advised of their success, but that an order would not
be placed until confirmation of its acceptance was gained from both West Sussex
County Council and the landowner.
20mph speed limit zones
The
Committee noted the current work list. The proposed implementation of 20mph
speed limits was discussed, with concerns expressed about the effects on other
roads such as North Drive. It was believed that the implementation of a 20mph
zone of the whole village was a future aspiration, but that acceptance of the
proposals currently being made was a step in the right direction.
‘Smiley Face’ Speed Indicator Device
(SID)
‘Westotec’ speed indicator devices came in two
versions, one that was stand alone and another that was attached to, and
energised by, lamp-posts. On a proposal by Councillor Bicknell, seconded by
Councillor Sylvia Verrinder. It was RESOLVED that the Parish Council install
two SIDs to be attached to lamp columns pointing in either direction on Water
Lane at £2,100 each. One of these devices would financed from 2009/2010
budget and the other from 2010/2011 and their precise locations would be
determined following advice given by West Sussex County Highways.
Mayflower Park Lighting
The
Senior Assistant Clerk had reported to the last meeting that West Sussex County
Council (WSCC) had advised that it would take approximately 10 lights at a cost
of £15,000 to light the area from the education land to WSCC land at the
A259. The alternative suggestion of low level footpath lighting had not been
favoured by WSCC. It was decided that the office request a plan of the proposed
lighting layout, in order to assess whether some of the cost should be funded
by WSCC.
Dog Bins
The Chairman believed
that there should be a dog bin in the High Street between Honey Lane and
Weavers Hill, there is a piece os grass on Weavers Hill that might be suitable.
On a proposal by the Chairman it was RESOLVED to install a new dog bin at this
site, financed from the 2009/2010 budget set aside for this purpose.
Community Centre Signage
This
relates to brown signs indicating the way to the Angmering Community Centre.
After a proposal from the Chairman, seconded by Councillor Nunn, it was
unanimously RESOLVED to request road signs indicating the way from the
Roundstone Lane/Nursery Lane junction and a pedestrian sign at the High Street
end on Honey Lane. The expected cost of this would be £500-£600
(dependent on the number of signs required) and that this would be financed
from the 2009/2010 Village Enhancement budget.
Public Seating
It was stated that
£2,000 had been received from the insurance company for a damaged seat,
and the idea would be to use this sum to provide replacement seats in Fletchers
Field. There are damaged seats to be taken out and the project was one being
considered for the Community Payback scheme being undertaken by the Environment
Committee. There were also memorial plaques on the seats to be removed and
these would need to be reinstalled on the new ones. It was decided that a plan
of what action would be needed be drawn up by Councillors Turner and
Bicknell.
To read the full minutes of this meeting, click here (PDF file)
While the rest of the country will be gazingly lovingly into each other's eyes and stuffing themselves silly with overpriced chocolates there will be no lovey-dovey acting at Angmering when the all-action nudge and spin bangers take to the track in the Valentines Revenge on Sunday February 14th.
There will definitely not be nay hearts and flowers in evidence as the drivers put the bumpers to good use as they attempt to barge their way to the front of the pack. In addition to the frantic racing and wrecking from the nudge and spin bangers, there will be masses of non-contact racing action from the hot rods, street stocks, saloon rods, junior rods and production stocks.
So forget about reading love messages from 'hunykins' to their 'fluffy bunny,' or spending a fortune on a bunch of roses that will wilt and die in a couple of days and come along to Angmering Raceway for the perfect escape from all the romantic slush on Valentine's Day.
Angmering Raceway is located just off the A280 at the junction between Water Lane and the Angmering By-Pass. The gates open at 8am, with racing commencing at 11.30am. Adult admission is £10; Kids 10-14, £5; with Kids under ten free. Senior Citizens, disabled and Students (with valid student cards) can also enjoy a days racing for just £5. Further information from Angmering Raceway jan@ovalracewayclub.co.uk. Tel: 01903 859807 during office hours - out of office hours 01243 268887.
The Angmering Community Centre will shortly be displaying an exhibition of paintings by local amateur artist, Jane Pesterfield. The exhibition will run for the whole of February at the Centre.
The collection will consist of work in four different media, namely: watercolours, acrylics, pastels and Chinese watercolours. All the displayed art work will be for sale.
Jane is a member of several art clubs in the area and exhibits in Angmering, Arundel, Worthing, and other venues. Additionally, she runs a monthly pastel painting group on the 2nd Monday morning each month in Angmering Village Hall. As well as painting subjects she enjoys, she is willing to take on the challenge of commissions.
For all enquiries and sales, contact Jane on (01903) 774289.
Jane will kindly donate 10% of any sales of her paintings displayed at the Community Centre to Sophie's Fund (see 20 January news item below)
Angmering Acorns Junior Cricket Club are looking for juniors aged between 11 and 16 to join their friendly side for the forthcoming 2010 season. The club have made substantial progress in the past two years and now have improved playing facilities as well as a qualified Welfare Officer. The side intend to train on Thursday evenings, and usually play friendly 20 over a side matches on a Saturday morning, although some mid week evening matches may be arranged as well.
Pre season practice is likely to start in late March or Early April. It costs £5 to become a junior member for 2010 and match fees are £2.50. All kit for training sessions and matches is available at the club.
If you'd like to find out more or to sign up to the club please get in touch with Sue Mitchell on 07862 281597
The body of a man in his 30s was found by walkers yesterday afternoon (Thursday) on farmland south of Decoy Wood to the north-west of the village. There were no signs of external injuries and police are not treating the death as suspicious, pending the results of a post-mortem examination. The body has yet to be formally identified. (source: Litthehampton Gazette)
Angmering Parish Council is looking for two people to roam the streets of the village and carry out litter picking, dog mess clearance, inspections of play areas and reporting back problems to the office. Equipment and protective clothing will be provided.
This employment is set up on a trial basis for 3 months and it is expected that the post-holders will work to carry out those small tasks that make such a difference to village life.
The work is to be initially for 8 hours a week each, and pay will £6 per hour. It is expected that the working week will consist of 2 hours a day for 4 days a week, at times to be agreed with the Parish Clerk.
So, if your are fit, like walking, would like a few hours work a week, or perhaps retired and need a little something to occupy your time, this may be the job for you!
Applications should be in the form of a CV and sent to the Clerk to the Council, Angmering Parish Council, The Corner House, The Square, Angmering, BN16 4EA or by email to angmering.pc@lineone.net . The Closing Date for applications is 31st January 2010.
Many readers may have seen the recent moving BBC South Today programme which featured the case of 3 year old Charlotte Wakefield who has cerebral palsy. Charlotte went to the USA for a specialist operation to help her stand and walk and it looks as if that operation will change her life.
Well, we have an almost identical case here in Angmering. Little
Sophie Nugent, just 4 years old, also has cerebral palsy and cannot walk
unaided or stand on her own - she uses a wheelchair and a Kaye walker. Sophie
lives in Arundel Road, Angmering with her parents, Debbie and Peter, and her
older sister and brother who attend The Angmering School and St Margaret's
Primary School respectively.
An operation similar to that performed on Charlotte will cost £40,000. So far Sophie's family and friends have raised £16,450 toward the target, but there is still a way to go. The operation contains dangers but to date it has been performed 1900 times, all with success. Unfortunately, the expertise is only available in the USA at present which is why the cost is so expensive. Click here to read more about Sophie, the operation, photos, etc.
PLEASE
HELP SOPHIE WALK
There are numerous collection tins around the village where you can make a donation. These can be found at St Margaret's Primary School, The Angmering School, the Parish Council Office, St Margaret's Church, Maverick Hair & Beauty Studio, Jeffrey's Hairstylists, Woodies News, The Lamb Inn, The Big Fry, and the Co-op. The Co-op will also be holding a raffle to help raise funds. Other initiatives are also taking place; for example, a young girl is cutting off her long hair for Sophie's fund, and she has already been sponsored £100 and this is rising. You can contact Sophie's parents at greavescfc@yahoo.co.uk
If you or a village organisation would like to help, donations can also be made either by PayPal (send to D.greaves@yahoo.co.uk ) or to "Sophie's Fund" by cheque or by bank transfer - Bank Sort Code: 07-00-93, Bank A/C No: 33333334, A/C Ref: 1956/704113277 - this is a treasurer's account.
Following an announcement at the monthly meeting of The Angmering Society last night, an impromptu collection raised a magnificent £106 from members leaving the Village Hall.
HELP CHANGE SOPHIE'S LIFE
THANK YOU
A new playgroup is opening in Angmering this coming Friday (22 January).
"tots in tow" is a Friday morning 'stay and play' group for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers wih their parents/carers. Similar to the very popular "Cameo", "tots in tow" meets in St Margaret's Church Hall and you can be sure of a warm welcome from the leaders and other users. Have a coffee, chat and watch the kids play. There's a baby area, plenty of toys for all ages, simple craft provided by Hannah and Cherry, and at about 10.30am we offer the tots biscuits and have a brief 'story and song' time - with plenty of actions and audience participation!
Regular leaders are Cherry and Hannah. Cherry is mum of four girls, (two at school and two 'tots in tow,') and is married to Ben Redding, leader of St Margaret's Community Church. Hannah is a recent graduate, spending part of her gap year as a parish assistant at St Margaret's Parish Church. Cherry and Hannah will be ably assisted by a kind-hearted, community-spirited team of 'Aunties and Uncles' from the community church.
Drop in and see for yourself - friendly, warm and dry (whatever the outside weather), and at 50p per family it's almost free entertainment for your tots. Fridays, 10.00am - 11.30am, term time only. For more details contact Cherry Redding on (01903) 786834.
For Youth
Table tennis
coaching for 8 to 15 year olds will be starting at the Angmering Community
Centre on Friday 5 February. This will be under the supervison and guidance of
Ray Forder, a qualified ETTA coach. Full details of this including dates,
times, costs and booking can be found by
clicking
here (PDF file 114KB). Places are limited so
don't delay in booking.
Short Mat Bowls junior coaching for 12 year olds and over is held at the Angmering Community Centre on Wednesday evenings at 7pm for 1 hour (cost £1.50). This is being undertaken by Goring Short Mat Bowls Club (Contact: Brian McCansh Tel: 242734) who will teach youngsters how to play.
For Adults
Table Tennis
sessions are held by the Angmering Table Tennis Club at the Angmering Community
Centre on Monday afternoons between 1.30pm and 3.30pm. This is non-league
"social" table tennis for beginners and players of lesser to medium ability.
These are fun sessions where adults can get some good exercise and also have a
chat with old and new friends. Cost is £2 per session. For more details
visit the Club's webpage.
Short Mat Bowls is held at the Angmering Community Centre by two Clubs. On Tuesday and Thursday afternoons sessions are held by the Angmering Short Mat Bowls Club (Contact: Norma & Don Harris Tel: 786741) - this is a non-league playing club. On Wednesday evenings, sessions are held by the Goring Short Mat Bowls Club (Contact: Brian McCansh Tel: 242734) who also play league matches at other times.
Visit the Centre's website for other sporting activities.
An appliance from East Preston Fire & Rescue Service was called to a bungalow and annexe in the High Street at 11.30pm last Friday (8 Jan) after flooding occurred. Firemen isolated the water and electrics and carried out salvage work.
The performance of "Peach Boy - The Adventures of Momotaro" will be held at the Angmering Community Centre this Wednesday, 13 January, at 6.30pm. Despite the recent difficult weather conditions, the performance will still go ahead. poster
This is suitable for families age 6+. It will delight audiences of all ages and is a fusion of puppetry, live performance, movement & design. It is based on a Japenese folk tale about an old couple who find a baby boy with super human powers hidden inside a giant peach bobbing in the river!! Momotaro the peach boy goes on a quest with monkey, dog & pheasent to save their village from demons & monsters.
Prices are: Adults £6; Children (under 12) £3; Concessions £5; Family ticket (2 adults & 2 children under 12) £15. Tickets are available from the Community Centre, Angmering Framing & Stitches, the Parish Council office in The Square, or at the door on the night.
The will also be a competition for children during the evening, details of which will be announced at the event.
A set of keys was found on Ham Manor Golf Course on Friday. If you have lost those keys phone (01903) 778573.
New Parish Councillor
The
Chairman summarised the result of the casual vacancy by-election and introduced
Mr. Philip Leverick as the new councillor. Councillor Leverick had forwarded
his Register of Interests and signed his Declaration and was therefore able to
take a full part in this meeting. Councillor Leverick offered his comments on
what he believed were the messages contained within the election result.
New Parish Clerk
The Chairman
introduced Mr. Rob Martin as the new Clerk to the Parish Council following his
appointment, effective from Monday 23 November 2009. The Clerk outlined his
vision for the Parish Council, being that of openness and availability.
Councillors and members of the public should be able to contact the Clerk more
easily, now that his working hours had been extended to include attendance in
the afternoons.
Public Qustions
Community
Centre acoustics problems - The Chairman stated that sound readings had
been undertaken and a report on them was awaited, which would be submitted to
Hamsons. Once this report had been received the Parish Council would be
consulting on what would be done and who would pay for it. The Parish Council
position would be that this was a design problem and would not be additional
cost to the Council Tax Payer.
Various Highways Matters - Comments
were made about the pinch-points, an extension to the 20mph speed limit zone
and heavy vehicles using the village as a short-cut. All of these issues were
being addressed by the Parish Council Highways Committee, the conclusion of
which would be noted on the website in due course.
County Councillor's Report
The
County Council has enough salt for 40 consecutive days of application. There is
a consultation being undertaken on the restriction of parking in Downs Way.
There had been a review of school bus provision with some buses being directed
onto the A259 instead of coming through the village. Councillor Mountain stated
that without more time being allowed for these routes these changes would not
work.
Honey Lane Improvement
The
Highways Committee has agreed to construct the proposed pathway in Honey Lane,
and this report is to confirm the processes that are required to enable this.
It is proposed that the project is undertaken during the half-term week in
February 2010, a timescale that does not allow for a full tendering process to
be carried out. Councillor Bicknell has obtained quotations from two
contractors which indicate that the overall cost of this scheme would be in the
order of £14,000 and he is proposing that, rather than preparing full
tender documents and advertising in the manner required by Financial Regulation
10(b) for contracts greater in value than £6,000, the Council invoke
Standing Order 74 to suspend Standing Orders and allow the contact to be let by
the receipt of three competitive quotations. There is work for the staff to do
to achieve this project, the footpath will have to be diverted, the quotations
will have to be obtained etc. In order to meet the proposed deadline, work
needs to start immediately. On a proposal by Councillor Nunn, seconded by
Councillor Bicknell it was Resolved to set side Financial Regulation 10(b) to
be able to let the contact for this scheme on the basis of requesting three
quotations, rather than tenders.
Parish Precept 2010/11
On a
proposal from Councillor Nunn, seconded by Councillor Bicknell, it was
unanimously Resolved that the precept be set at £220,914 for the
2010/2011 financial year.
Community Centre
Concerns were
expressed at rumours circulating regarding matters relating to the Community
Centre Management Committee. It was reported that a meeting of the Committee
would take place on Monday 21st December 2009 after which the position would be
clarified.
To read the full minutes of this meeting, click here (PDF file)
Community artist, Su Cloud, will be running fun art workshops for children under 5, supported by their parents or carers. All children will be encouraged to make and paint a clay tile and then help to install it in the Centre’s community garden as a permanent feature for present and future generations to come and enjoy.
Unfortunately, the present extreme weather conditions have prevented Su from coming to the Centre on the first two planned days. The revised schedule is as follows:
Morning or afternoon workshops for three clay tile "making" sessions will now be held on Thursday 14th and Friday 15th January as follows: 9.30am - 11.00am, 11.00am - 12.30pm, and 1.15pm - 2.30pm.
The tile "painting" sessions will be on on Friday 22nd January, Thursday 4th February and Friday 5th February as follows: 10.00am - 12.00 Noon and 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Installation of the tiles is planned for Friday 12th February.
Places are limited so let the Centre know if you would like your child to take part (contact details). If they have too many requests, all families from the Angmering area who are registered with them by end of December 2009 will go into a draw for available places. There is no charge for this activity.
If we thought we had had our share of snow this winter, then we were mistaken as 2 inches fell overnight and blanketed Angmering. After a brief interruption, it started snowing heavily again by late morning, and there are fears that there will be a hard frost tonight which will bring chaotic traffic conditions tomorrow and for the next few days.
Angmering schools were closed, but kids seemed better prepared than they were on 18 December, as many sledges and trays were seen around the village this morning.
The roads through the village again had not been gritted and it was not the day to stop on Church Hill as one motorist found out!
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An appliance from East Preston Fire & Rescue Service was called to a house in Downs Way at 1.00pm yesterday after flooding occurred from the roof space. Firemen isolated the water and electrics and carried out salvage work.
January is not the time of year that most people associate with a caravan trip but at Angmering Raceway (www.ovalraceclub.co.uk) caravans will be taking to the track in the second annual British Caravan Grand Prix on Sunday, January 10th at 11.30am.
The caravans will not however be enjoying a gentle trip to the coast, but will be pulled around the track at high speed, before being totally wiped out in a jaw-dropping caravan demolition derby. The stock car racing stars of the future will also be taking to the track in the junior formulas, competing in Minis (engine sized at 1000cc for 10 to 16 year olds) and up to 1200cc cars for those aged 12 to 16.
Other formulas in action on the day include the track scorching hot rods, the powerful street stocks and the ever popular nudge and spin bangers. With a massive grid of cars, offering something for every race fan and the British Caravan Grand Prix giving everyone the chance to see some Top Gear style action, Angmering Raceway will deliver a great action packed and value for money day out on January 10th.
Angmering Raceway is located just off the A280 at the junction between Water Lane and the Angmering By-Pass. The gates open at 8am, with racing commencing at 11.30am. Adult admission is £10; Kids 10-14, £5; with Kids under ten free. Senior Citizens, disabled and Students (with valid student cards) can also enjoy a days racing for just £5. Further information from Angmering Raceway jan@ovalracewayclub.co.uk. Tel: 01903 859807 during office hours - out of office hours 01243 268887.
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