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A fantastic new service is coming to the Angmering Medical Centre provided by the RNID starting Monday 13th January 2025. RNID, (Royal National Institute of the Deaf) is a charity that supports the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus, have launched an exciting new service in Brighton and West Sussex.
Visit their free, drop-in service (no appointment needed) every 2nd Monday of the month 10am - 12 noon at the Angmering Medical Centre. They can help with:
• Hearing aid cleaning and tubing replacement
• Free replacement hearing aid batteries
• Free hearing checks
• Pairing hearing aids to mobile phone apps
• Information on assistive devices and technology
• Accessing local support and services in your area
• Information on managing hearing loss and tinnitus
• Communication tips and advice
For further information contact: Lyndsay McCrickard - lyndsay.mccrickard@rnid.org.uk - 07484 411 836
Pump Track - APC had been successful in applying for an ADC Shared Prosperity Fund grant for a new Pump Track and additional benches in Mayflower Park. APC will need to fund some of the project and the Clerk explained where this would come from within the budget. Work needs to be completed by the end of March 2025 so a contractor will need to be appointed ASAP.
Sports Hub at Decoy Drive - The Chair reported that she and the Clerk had met with officers from ADC and members of ASRA re the proposed new Sports Hub. The next steps were discussed and it had been suggested that the start date for the project would be in the spring of 2026 (this is subject to planning/funding agreement).
Roundstone Crossing - APC had been invited to attend a meeting at East Preston Parish Council (EPPC) office along with Kingston Parish Council to discuss the issues being faced as the Roundstone train crossing gatesin East Preston. A traffic survey that was originally undertaken in 2015 has been recommissioned as complaints about the time taking to cross the railway have dramatically risen.
Station Road - County Cllr. Urquhart said "that while traveling down Station Road she had some concerns over the trees lining the road especially after Storm Bert. She reported her concerns, the trees were looked at and some non-urgent remedial work is needed. The trees would be reviewed again in 2025".
Bike Track/Play Road for toddlers at Mayflower Park - The Chair talked through the supporting paper and reconfirmed the amount of the grant that will be received for this project. She also confirmed the monies needed to be put in by APC would mainly come from a current budget line and the remainder from EMR. The feedback from an ongoing survey had shown that facilities for younger children should be added to Mayflower Park. The proposed track would be suitable for younger children and would be a great stepping stone to the BMX Track and Skate Bowl. Final drawings will be shared with everyone and information put out on our social media when the design has been confirmed and the start date known. After a short discussion the following was agreed: RESOLUTION: Cllr. Want PROPOSED to go ahead with the project and to spend the remainder of this years budget line for Mayflower Park with the balance coming from the EMR for Mayflower Park. Cllr. Evans SECONDED and ALL AGREED.
The full Minutes can be read here
A/163/24/PL: Proposed extension to existing driving range and new retail unit. This application is in CIL zone 3 (zero rated) as other development. This is a departure from the Development Plan. 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 12 January 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".
After opening doors and welcoming its first residents this month, Care UK's Ayton House, on Dappers Lane, has presented Evergreen Fellowship, a group run by St Margaret's Church, with a £250 donation.
Evergreen Fellowship offers a caring and sociable space for older people living in Angmering and surrounding areas. Meeting once a month, the group encourages older people to make new friends over afternoon tea, while enjoying short talks on a variety of interesting topics. Ben Martin, Associate Vicar at St Margaret's Church, said: "We are incredibly grateful to have received this donation from Ayton House. We hope to be a blessing to our community, especially to our older members who might need our help at this time. Donations like this mean so much to our dedicated team of volunteers and the members who come along."
Joel Ignacio, Home Manager at Ayton House, added: "We're thrilled to be supporting a local charity whose philosophy aligns so closely with our own here at Ayton House. We know how important local groups are in reducing loneliness, especially to older members of the community. The Evergreen Fellowship provides fantastic support for older people, presenting an opportunity for them to meet new friends, socialise with old ones and create memorable moments together. We're looking forward to welcoming Ben and the rest of Evergreen Fellowship to Ayton House again as we settle into our new home!"
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. 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, call Customer Relations Manager Caroline Thomas on 01903 493201 or email caroline.thomas@careuk.com For more general information, visit careuk.com/ayton-house
Here is a reminder that Angmering Village Night, now known as "Angmering @ Christmas" will be held this coming Friday, 29 November, between 6.00pm and 8.00pm in The Square. The village centre will be closed to all vehicular traffic between 4.00pm and 9.30pm. Here are some of the things you will be able to enjoy:
- Hang a beautiful pre-cut wooden tag on the Memory Tree for someone special! (at 6.00pm). Tags can be collected before the night from shops around The Square, The Lamb, Parish Council Office, and the Library.
- Meet Father Christmas in his new Grotto!
- Fun Fair including free Rides and Inflatables for the younger children, side shows, popcorn, candy floss, and hot roasted chestnuts!
- Watch a fabulous fire show by ‘POI Passion!’ (at 7.00pm)
- Balloon Modelling!
- Shop for some fabulous unique gifts from the mini-Christmas Market. Many shops and the Church will also be open!
- Grab a hot drink, or a Mulled Wine and tasty treat to keep you warm whilst you shop around! Some are complimenrary.
- Grand Raffle with some fabulous prizes!
- Buy a copy of the Parish Council's 2025 Charity Calendar.
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
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