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Care UK's Ayton House care home, on the corner of Dappers Lane and Water Lane, will be opening its doors to the community on Saturday 16th November and Sunday 17th November, from 10am-4pm and inviting the local community to take a sneak peek inside its new, purpose-built facilities.
Members of the community can book an appointment to meet the team and take a tour around the care home, which has its very own cinema, hair salon and café. Visitors can also enjoy a cream tea prepared by the home's talented head chef. Once it officially opens to residents at the end of November, the home will provide full-time residential and specialist dementia care, as well as short-term respite care for up to 70 individuals. The layout of the building is configured into a series of individual suites intended to allow the creation of close-knit communities within the home. Each suite has a number of en-suite bedrooms, as well as their own dining room and lounge area, which makes it easier for residents to form new friendships and get to know each other.
Joel Ignacio, Home Manager at Ayton House, said: "We're looking forward to opening the doors to Ayton House and giving the community a first look at our fantastic new home. We understand how important it is to gain a real feel for a care home, which is why we're encouraging local people to come and take a look around the home's facilities, meet the team, and see for themselves just how special life in a Care UK home can be. We're incredibly proud of the warm and welcoming environment we're creating and are looking forward to meeting the people of Angmering and giving them a taste of what life will be like at Ayton House!"
Ayton House will be a state-of-the-art care home providing full-time residential and dementia care, as well as short-term respite care. Located just on the edge of the South Downs, and close to popular seaside towns such as Littlehampton and Worthing, Ayton House is designed to enable residents to live enjoyable and fulfilling lives. The home will have its very own cinema, hair salon, café, and large first floor outdoor terrace, along with plenty of space - both indoors and out - for relaxation and recreation.
For more information on Ayton House or to book a place at the open day, call Customer Relations Manager Caroline Thomas on 01903 493201 or email caroline.thomas@careuk.com. For more general information, visit www.careuk.com/ayton-house
A/180/24/PL: Proposed installation of 4. No Padel Courts with perimeter fencing and glazing onto existing car park. This application is in CIL Zone 2 (Zero Rated) as other development. Worthing Rugby Club, Roundstone Lane.
A/187/24/HH: New dormer and additional room in the roof; replacement dormer finishes. Brise De Mer, Ham Manor Way.
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 7 November 2024.
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".
A/181/24/T: Fell 1 No. Macrocarpa and 1 No. Leylandii. Blue Cedars, 1 Blue Cedars Close.
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 7 November 2024.
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".
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Angmering Community Centre Association are holding the following two events this month:
Sat 12 October (7.15pm)- Monthly Quiz - Teams of up to 6 people. Entry £5pp. Cash prizes for 1st & 2nd place. BYO drinks & nibbles. Soft drinks and snacks also on sale. Book your team with the Centre office. Pop in or email office@angmeringcommunitycentre.org.uk
Tue 15 October (7.30pm)- Film Night - "THE CRITIC" (2023) (15) - Starring Ian McKellan, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, and Lesley Manville. Tickets £7.50pp from Centre office. Refreshments available.
Angmering Parish Council (APC) is poised to embark on an exciting and transformative project. Their project aims to create a vibrant and inclusive building, alongside the Angmering Community Centre, to create a community hub that serves our whole village. The new building will house a youth centre, meeting room, café and council office and will provide welcoming spaces that foster connection, support civic engagement, and enhance the well-being of all residents.
APC will be holding a Public Consultation at the Angmering Community Centre on Monday 30 September 2024 between 4pm and 8pm, where you will be able to view all the draft plans and provide your feedback. Othe Public Consultation sessions will be held in the Parish Council Office on Thursday 10 October and Wednesday 30 October - 9am to 7pm.
APC make the following comments on the proposed new facilities:
"The new council offices will streamline our operations, making it easier for residents to access essential services and participate in civic activities. By improving the space for administrative functions and being accessible to all, we aim to improve efficiency, transparency, and responsiveness within our parish. We will also be able to free up a shop space within the village. The meeting room will provide a flexible venue for public meetings, community events, and workshops, fostering greater civic participation and collaboration. This space will be instrumental in bringing together residents, local organisations, and stakeholders to address community issues and celebrate collective achievements. The café will act as a social hub, offering a comfortable and inviting setting for residents to gather, relax, and engage with one another. It will also serve as a platform for local entrepreneurs and cultural activities, contributing to the vibrancy and economic vitality of our parish."
The new complex will almost double the size of the Community Centre and will utilise some greenspace land to its west with landscaped gardens and additional car parking.
You can read more about this project and see the plans at https://www.angmering-pc.gov.uk/news/entry/angmering-community-hub-draft-plans
Ayton House, the new care home on the corner of Dappers Lane, are holding the following events in the next month:
First Thursday of each month at 2pm: Dementia Café at Ayton House Care Home
Second Thursday of each month at 11m: Carers Support Group at Ayton House Care Home
12th of September at 11am : Free Wills and Power of Attorney event with Warwick Barker Solicitors
21st of November at 11am: Understanding Dementia event with Barbara Stephenson
Ayton House is Care UK's brand-new care home on the corner of Dappers Lane and Water Lane which will be opening in November 2024. As part of their community responsibility, they will be hosting quarterly information sessions, which are free to the public.
Their inaugural session in September is "Wills and Power of Attorney", delivered by Warwick Barker Solicitors. This is a free event at Ayton House Thursday 12th September 2024, from 11am to 12.30. Join them at Ayton House to listen to Gill Collins from Warwick Barker LLP Solicitors explain the importance of wills and having a Power of Attorney in place for your loved one. Refreshments will be served.
If you wish to attend, please contact Caroline Thomas (Customer Relations Manager), Tel: 07976 586401 or email: caroline.thomas@careuk.com
A/156/24/HH: Roof extension and partial loft conversion. Fairbourne, 5 Dell 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 26 September 2024.
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".
20--year old Tobias (Toby) Collyer, a former pupil at The Angmering School, made his debut for Manchester United FC against Liverpool FC last Saturday (1 September).
Born in Worthing, Toby began his career in Brighton & Hove Albion's youth system at the under-12 level. At the age of 15, he made his under-18s debut. He became a key player for the team in the 2020-21 season, as Brighton finished third in Premier League South and won the Premier League under-17s Cup. Soon after his 17th birthday, he made his under-23s debut, playing the full 90-minute match against Tottenham Hotspur in January 2021. At international level, he has captained the England National Team at under-16 and under-17 levels.
Ian Gooding, the school's assistant headteacher, said: "I can't tell you how proud we are as a school. He regularly comes back and sees us when his schedule allows and is always keen to help out our current students when possible."
A/130/24/HH: Erection of porch to front elevation set back from principle elevation. (This application may affect the character and appearance of the Angmering Conservation Area). Mont Coline, High Street
A/154/24/OUT: Outline planning application with all matters reserved (except access from Bewley Road) for the construction of up to 190 No. residential dwellings and a community building (Use Class E (d,e) or F2(b)), together with the provision of open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure. This application is a Departure from the Development Plan, may affect a Public Right of Way, may affect the character and appearance of the Angmering Conservation Area and may affect the setting of Listed Buildings. Land West of Bewley 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 19 September 2024.
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".
We regret to learn of the passing of Mr Terence
Kay on 11 August, aged 94, in Farnham, Surrey.
Terence had moved to Alton from Angmering
in 2018 to be closer to his children, and later to a nursing home in Farnham.
Previously, he had lived in Angmering since 1964, initially on Cumberland Road
and later at 27 Lansdowne Road. We offer our sincere condolences to his
family.
In December 2002, Terence was honoured by being made a Freeman of Angmering, only the fourth villager to receive this award. The honour was made by Angmering Parish Council to recognise Terence's 27 years' service to the Parish Council and to the community. He was chairman of the Parish Council from 1992-94 and from 2001-2002. Additionally, he was chairman of the planning committee for some eight years.
Contributions to the community and Parish Council have included designs for a scheme to improve the village centre, fighting for a reduction in the number of houses on Bramley Green, assisting in the re-design of the Village Hall frontage, three years as a governor of St. Margaret's School and The Angmering School, organiser of the construction of the William Older Playgroup building, and producing an award-winning tree planting scheme.
Terence was also a founder member of The Angmering Society in 1973 which he helped and supported for over 30 years. In addition to being a Life Vice-President of the Society, he undertook the rôles of President (1990-96), Chairman (1980-83), and Vice-Chairman (1983-86). He was also a member of the Angmering Building Studies Group from 2004 to 2007.
A keen amateur artist, Terence painted scenes and houses around the village, and contributed many sketches for The Angmering Society's booklet, "Angmering - Reminiscences of Bygone Days", published in 2003.
The funeral will be held at 11:45 on Friday 27th September at St Margaret's Church, Angmering, followed by a reception at Angmering Manor Hotel. The family would be honoured if anybody would like to join them in remembering and giving thanks for his life.
Highdown Garden Centre - The new attractive restaurant/café at the Garden Centre on the Littlehampton Road will open on Wednesday 28th August. In the meantime, there is only a very limited service in the old café. A photo of the new building is shown below.
Lakeland - A new in-store Lakeland outlet will open in Haskins Garden Centre on the Roundstone-By-Pass in November.
A/141/24/HH: Single storey rear extension and loft conversion with 2 No. rear dormers. This application may affect the character and appearance of the Angmering Conservation Area. Chaplins, High Street
A/146/24/A: Installation of 1 No. sign. Worthing Rugby Football Club, Roundstone Lane
A/150/24/T: 3 No. Ash trees (T2, T7 and T8) heavily pollard to leave monoliths 2 metres in height and the removal of 5 No. Ash trees (T1, T3, T4, T5 and T6) to ground level. Acorns, Arundel 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 13 September 2024.
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".
Students of The Angmering School who achieved exceptional grades this year include Jade Collins (6x grade 9, 4 x grades 7/8), Michael Marshall (8 x grade 9, 2 x grades 7/8), Amelie Savage (2 x grade 9, 7 x grades 7/8), Bradley Bullimore (3 x grade 9, 5 x grades 7/8), Emily Searle (1 x grade 9, 7 x grades 7/8), Robert Lax (1 x grade 9, 7 x grades 7/8) and Holly Brockwell (1 x grade 9, 7 x grades 7/8).
Headteacher, Simon Liley, said: “It is always a great day when we can celebrate the very real achievements of our students and see them move with confidence onto the next stage of their lives. My personal thanks must go to all of the staff, parents and carers who supported the children so brilliantly to get them to this point of celebration and new horizons.”
Some 150 local residents gathered on the fields on the west side of Bewley Road on Tuesday evening (20 August) to protest at the proposed building of 190 dwellings on prime agricultural land to the west of the road. Another 30 resident apologised for not being able to attend.
Among those attending and giving support to the protesters was our Member of Parliament (Beccy Cooper), our County Councillor representing Angmering (Deborah Urquart), and one of our District Councillors (Andy Cooper) - see photo below (Beccy Cooper on right).
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There are 10 large-scale housing developments currently under construction in Angmering, only two of which are nearing completion. Since 2002, the population of Angmering has increased by 100% and set to reach about 13,000 people in the next few years. The infrastructure simply cannot sustain these numbers, while we need to maintain as much agricultural land as possible to feed the increasing population.
This photo has be 'doctored', by the addition of two valid developments which had been missed off the sign, which graphically illustrates the state of development in Angmering. The majority of residents are angry about the contempt being shown to them by developers and by Arun District Council decisions. Enough is enough!
Outline planning permission is being sought by Gleeson Land to develop nearly 40 acres of farmland that has regularly been used for vital crop growing for countless generations. The full planning application ( No. A/154/24/OUT ) can be found at https://www1.arun.gov.uk/aplanning/OcellaWeb/planningDetails?reference=A/154/24/OUT
More details of this proposed development by the community group opposing any development on agricultural land west of Bewley Road can be found on the website at https://savelandwestofbewleyroad.co.uk . Angmering Village Life is also totally opposed to this inappropriate development and urges readers to support the opposition campaign and register their objections with Arun District Council by 19 September 2024.
Mayflower Fest Family Fun Day on Saturday 31 August (11am - 8pm) looks like being an ejoyable day for people of all ages. If anyone requires a stall or further information, phone Hey Amigo Event Management on 07463 606400. Mayflower Park is located at the southern end of Bramley Green.
A/100/24/PL: Installation of 4 No. Padel Courts with perimeter fencing and glazing onto existing car park. This application is in CIL Zone 2 (Zero Rated) as other development. Worthing Rugby Club, Roundstone Lane
A/110/24/PL: Removal and rebuild of Eastern wall 2m eastwards with reconfiguration and replanting with slight amendment to Western wall. 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 30 August 2024.
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".
The temporary closure of Water Lane is scheduled to commence on 5th August 2024 for up to 5 days, (it is estimated to be completed on 6th August 2024). It is required for the safety of the public and workforce while BT undertake daytime road closures between Angmering Bypass and Weavers Hill for tree cutting works to remove foliage from overhead structures. The restriction will be in place day-time only from 08:45 until 15:30.
For more information regarding this closure please contact Sunbelt Rentals on behalf of BT on 03700 500792 who will be able to assist with scope of these works.
Arun District Council (ADC) are proposing to construct a substantial sports hub on the site of the Palmer Road Recreation Ground, plus on land to its north when it is transferred to them by the developer, Redrow. There are proposed options to access the hub either direct from Arundel Road (opposite St Margaret's School) or through the new housing development to the north of the Recreation Ground. The current access via Decoy Drive would be closed.
The proposal aims to help meet the shortfall in sport and leisure facilities in the district, and to enhance the quality of the current facilities at Palmer Road, with the opportunity to introduce new activities.
The project would improve existing facilities and has been designed to include: • a new community sports hub building • one full sized 3G all-weather pitch with floodlighting • nine grass football pitches for a range of ages • one artificial turf cricket wicket • one multi-use games area (MUGA) • new play area.
The new community sports hub building has been designed as an upgrade to existing facilities. The building will include: • improved changing rooms for players and officials. • storage areas within changing rooms to allow staggered use. • pitch maintenance equipment store. • flexible hall and community space for sports, leisure activities, events and meetings. • opportunity for food and beverage provision. • toilets • parking for 109 vehicles, some with electrical vehicle charging points.
The cost of funding the sports hub is estimated to be approximately £10m. ADC is due to receive approximately £3m in developer contributions allocated from local housing developments. Grant applications will also be made to sports organisations, although it is not certain how much funding could be available. Options for the remaining funding will be considered when more detail is known about the design of the sports hub. The programme to construct the sports hub will depend on how much funding is available. Options to build the sports hub in phases will be considered.
A Public Consultation is currently being held with online survey comments needing to be submitted by 9am on Friday 2 August 2024. Full details of the project, plans, and survey form can be found at https://www.arun.gov.uk/download.cfm?doc=docm93jijm4n20928.pdf&ver=26762
Hallmark Angmering Grange, the state-of-the-art care home in Roundstone Lane, has won a fourth national design award. Hallmark was recently awarded the Best Care Home Developer of the Year award at the Eastern Eye Property Awards for its Angmering Grange care home. The awards, which are organised by Asian Media Group, seek to celebrate and acknowledge the accomplishments of organisations and individuals within the property sector.
Angmering Grange, which officially opened in June 2023, offers an array of outstanding features, including a cinema with a star-light ceiling, a café with an adjoining cocktail bar, two luxurious hair salons, and a traditional ice cream parlour which is positioned in the centre of the dementia community to aid reminiscence. Meanwhile, outside there is spectacular landscaped gardens and two large terraces, a summer house, gardening club area with raised planters, a Royal Mail post-box and fitness equipment for resident use.
Managing Director of Hallmark Luxury Care Homes, Aneurin Brown said: "We are so pleased to have won this award and to have been acknowledged for our commitment to creating an environment which supports residents to thrive. "Angmering Grange has now garnered four accolades for its architectural and interior design, underscoring that great design goes beyond aesthetics to truly create spaces that feel like home."
The residential, dementia and nursing home has previously won awards at the Caring Times National Care Awards, the Knight Frank Healthcare Property Lunch, and the Care Home Professional Leaders in Care Awards.
As many local residents know, developers Barratt David Wilson have applied to Arun District Council for a Deed of Variation which, if agreed by ADC, will allow BDW not to build the agreed 43 affordable homes on the site next to Rustington Golf Course. The matter has been taken up with BDW who have issued the following response:
“After an extensive period of marketing the site to affordable housing providers, Barratt Southern Counties and officers at Arun District Council were unable to identify any parties interested in taking the affordable housing units at Fairway Gardens. Subsequently, a Deed of Variation was submitted to Arun District Council seeking to contribute a payment towards providing the much needed affordable homes in another part of the district. We continue to work with Arun District Council in order to deliver affordable housing in locations attractive to Registered Providers.”
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