Angmering Village Life
News Archive
December 2013
A 10 year old boy driver was taken to hospital by ambulance after his banger racer had crashed at the Oval Racetrack in Water Lane at about 16.45 yesterday afternoon (Sunday). He was released from his vehicle after about 30 minutes by crews from WSFRS's Worthing station using hydraulic rescue equipment. It is understood the boy sustained a back injury but it is not thought to be be serious.
The next film to be shown at Angmering Community Centre is "BEHIND THE CANDELABRA" (2013)[15] at 7.45pm on Saturday 11 January - doors open at 7.30pm.
Starring: Michael Douglas and Matt Damon. Based on the
autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace
and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted. Winner of 11
Primetime Emmy Awards and nominated for 4 Golden Globe Awards.
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Tickets priced at £5 are available in advance from the Community Centre Office, Woodies News, and Angmering Framing & Stitches, or at the door (subject to availability).
The February film at the Community Centre will be "PHILOMENA".
Things you may need to know over
the Christmas / New Year Holiday period
Normal Monday and Tuesday collection services will still be carried out on those days over the Christmas/New Year period. For those who normally have a collected on a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, collections will be one day later than normal, so (for example) normal Wednesday collections will be made on Thursday for both Christmas week and the following week. Garden waste (brown bin) collections will be suspended for 2 weeks, from Monday 23rd December, and will resume on Monday 6th January 2014 You will not be able to dispose of your fir or pine Christmas tree as refuse unless you are a member of the Green Waste Club, in which case you should put the tree next to your brown bin on collection day.
Shops and services openings in Angmering will, of course, be limited over the Christmas/New Year holiday. Here are a few opening times:
Day
Lloyds Pharmacy
Co-op
Woodies
NewsLibrary
Big Fry
Meat in
The SquareRegency Patisserie
Shafiques
Medical
Centre *Cafe
FelizXmas Eve
Tuesday 248.30am - 6.00pm
7.00am - 8.00pm
6.00am - 1.00pm
CLOSED
11.45am - 2.00pm &
4.45pm - 7.30pm7.30am - 2.30pm
(order collection only)8.00am - 12.00noon
5.00pm - 11.00pm
8.00am - 6.30pm
8.30am - 2.00pm
Xmas Day
Wednesday 25CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
(no papers)CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
Thursday 26
CLOSED @
9.00am - 5.00pm
6.30am - midday
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
5.00pm - 11.00pm
CLOSED
CLOSED
Friday 27
8.30am - 6.00pm
7.00am - 10.00pm
6.00am - 1.00pm
9.00am - 1.00pm
11.45am - 2.00pm &
4.45pm - 8.30pmCLOSED
10.00am - 1.30pm
5.00pm - 11.00pm
8.00am - 6.30pm
CLOSED
Saturday 28
8.00am - 6.00pm
7.00am - 10.00pm
6.30am - 2.00pm
9.00am - 1.00pm
11.45am - 2.00pm &
4.45pm - 8.30pmCLOSED
8.30am - 2.00pm
5.00pm - 11.00pm
CLOSED
CLOSED
Sunday 29
CLOSED @
7.00am - 10.00pm
7.00am - 1.00pm
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
5.00pm - 11.00pm
CLOSED
CLOSED
Monday 30
8.30am - 6.00pm
7.00am - 10.00pm
6.00am - 1.00pm
1.00pm - 5.00pm
11.45am - 2.00pm &
4.45pm - 8.30pmCLOSED
9.00am - 1.30pm
5.00pm - 11.00pm
8.00am - 6.30pm
8.30am - 2.00pm
New Year's Eve
Tuesday 318.30am - 6.00pm
7.00am - 10.00pm
6.00am - 1.00pm
1.00pm - 5.00pm
11.45am - 2.00pm &
4.45pm - 7.30pm8.30am - 3.00pm
9.00am - 1.30pm
5.00pm - 11.00pm
8.00am - 6.30pm
8.30am - 2.00pm
New Year's Day
Wednesday 1CLOSED @
9.00am - 9.00pm
6.30am - midday
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
5.00pm - 11.00pm
CLOSED
CLOSED
Thursday 2
8.00am - 6.30pm
7.00am - 10.00pm
6.00am - 5.00pm
9.00am - 1.00pm
11.45am - 2.00pm &
4.45pm - 9.00pm8.30am - 5.00pm
9.00am - 2.00pm
5.00pm - 11.00pm
8.00am - 6.30pm
8.30am - 4.30pm
Friday 3
8.00am - 6.30pm
7.00am - 10.00pm
6.00am - 5.00pm
9.00am - 1.00pm
11.45am - 2.00pm &
4.45pm - 9.00pm8.30am - 5.00pm
9.00am - 2.00pm
5.00pm - 11.00pm
8.00am - 6.30pm
8.30am - 4.30pm
Notes:
@The pharmacies at Sainsburys,
Rustington and Tesco, Durrington and Wick, may be open during store hours.
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Patients who need to see a doctor urgently when surgery is closed should still
contact the out of hours provider, Harmoni, on 0300 130 1313.
Downsway
Laundrette, located in the parade near the Roundstone Crossing, are open for
service washes apart from the Bank Holidays.
Over Monday evening to Tuesday morning, there are expected to be gusts of wind between 60--70 mph and Angmering residents should make the necessary arrangements to secure their property. Rain is predicted to be persistent and heavy at times. The rain will eventually clear away to the east early on Tuesday morning to leave sunny spells and one or two showers. Cloud, wind and rain overnight will keep temperatures well above freezing. At present, there does not appear to be a risk of flooding in Angmering, but the Environment Agency and Angmering Parish Council are monitoring the situation at Black Ditch and other run-off areas.
Rydon Homes Ltd of Forest Row has issued a "Vision Document" for 500 in Angmering plus an area for business users in the north-east of the village on either side of Water Lane stretching all the way up to the A27. If Arun District Council gave permission for Rydon to develop this land, and if the other proposed developments in Roundstone Lane went ahead, Angmering could face the horrific prospect of some 1200 new houses being built in the parish up to 2029.
Arun District Council's cabinet member for planning, Cllr Ricky Bower, has stated that the Council would look unfavourably on a planning application that was not allocated for housing in the Local Plan. However, local residents are wary of any statements emanating from a discredited District Council that clearly ignores the wishes of the local community. On the surface, Arun District Council could see this latest proposal from Rydon Homes as a threat to their intention to push ahead for 600 houses to be built on the east of Roundstone Lane but alternatively, behind the scenes, may also like to encourage Rydon Homes and then refuse their planning application in the belief that Angmering residents would be relieved that "only" 600 new houses would be built and then relax their opposition!
Developing the locations proposed by Rydon Homes is likely to have a direct and adverse impact on the area which the Environment Agency has identified as a Flood Zone.
Angmering residents will be pleased to learn that, from Thursday 2 January, Café Feliz will be extending their opening hours. From that date, the café will be open from 8.30am to 4.30pm (Monday - Saturday). Hot food will be served until 2.00pm.
A/131/13 - New industrial building to rear of unit 35 for Clubhouse Interiors (Industrial B1/B8 use) at The Vinery, Arundel Road, Poling. Applicant: Mr Michael Coleman, Vinery Management.
A/133/13 -Addition of two galvanised chimney flues to the roof of the building at The Car Centre, Roundstone Farm, Littlehampton Road, Ferring. Applicant: Mr N Milnes.
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 9 January 2014.
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".
Has anybody got any photos of their grandfathers or great-grandfathers who lived in Angmering and who served in the forces during WW1 (died or survived)? The year 2014 sees the start of an international project to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 1914/18 War (not the victory) and most villages and communities are trying to contribute in some way to this project.
I'm putting together data on all known such individuals from Angmering - currently about 150 - and will probably publish these on the AVL History pages. However, I would love to have some photos to give a face to these brave men. If you have such photos, or just information about any Angmering WW1 serviceman, please send these to me at editor@angmeringvillage.co.uk
The photo above is of Frank Cox of Lee Farm, kindly sent to me by
Cindy Belchamber, Frank's granddaughter. Frank served in the Royal Sussex
Regiment and, although badly wounded, survived the war and went on to marry and
have six children
The Angmering Branch of the RNLI have now published their 20th Annual Lifeboats Quiz 2013. This renowned quiz has been a wonderful challenge for families over the Christmas/New Year Period. If you did not manage to get your copy at the Traders' Christmas Evening last Wednesday, then you can obtain a copy by going to the Angmering RNLI Branch website and donating a minimum of £1.50 - all in a great cause.
A/135/13 - Single Storey Rear Extension with pitched roof and single storey extension behind existing garage. Enlargement of existing front window. At 11 Weavers Ring. Applicant: Mr & Mrs G Balchin.
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 January 2014.
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".
Angmering Library has established a new regular event - "Books and Beverages" - which is held on the last Wednesday of each month. This is an opportunity to look at the Library's NEW books, and to chat about them in an informal group without the commitment of reading a set book. Tea, coffee and biscuits are be available during the discussions. The next event will be held on Wednesday 29 January at 3pm.
For more details, telephone Angmering Library on (01903) 772682.
Winning ticket numbers from last night's Raffle are shown below. Prizes are to be collected from Angmering Framing & Stitches in The Square.
| Prize |
Ticket Number (and serial number) |
|
| Nintendo
Wii |
White 82 AY32 5J4T |
|
| £50 Note |
Pink 89 AX7E AJ4T |
|
| Hamper |
Pink 128 AX67 LJ4T |
|
| Butcher's Voucher | Green 232 AY1X ZJ4T |
|
| Hair
Products |
Blue 10 A353 VJ4W |
|
| Bottle of Wine | Pink 189 AX67 LJ4T |
|
| Tin of
Sweets |
Peach 420 AD46 LB4R |
Angmering Short Mat Bowls Club (ASMBC) achieved its first major trophy
yesterday (10 Dec) when it won the Goring Invitation Fours Tournament (GIFT)
organised by Foxwood Short Mat Bowls Club. The team won six out of seven games
in the fourteen week series, finishing with eighty five points, five points
ahead of second place.
ASMBC received a cheque for £200 which is to be
donated to Chestnut Tree House, the children's hospice, which is located in
Angmering.
Two teams from ASMBC entered the tournament and were competing against twelve other clubs from the Worthing and Littlehampton area, many of which play competitively in the Worthing Short Mat Bowls League. Angmering's winning team comprised Gill Archer, Tony Lago, Georgina Oakley, Barbara Froom, and Graham Scutt (shown l-r in photo). After the win Club Captain, Tony Lago, said: "We are still in a learning curve ourselves but by playing teams who play regular league games, we are showing good results and proving that we are able to hold our heads up as with the GIFT result and a fine recent win over Norfolk. This was a very big achievement in the Club's short history."
ASMBC - a non-league club playing only friendly matches - was only formed in 2009 with the opening of Angmering Community Centre, the Club's base. The Club has 60 members and there is currently a waiting list of people wishing to join. The bowling facilities at the Community Centre are the envy of many other clubs in the Worthing/Littlehampton area. However, this was only made possible by the persistence of founder member, Don Harris, who fought long and hard during the Centre's design stage in 2007/8 to get the Parish Council to extend the dimensions of the main hall to accommodate the length of mats necessary to play short mat bowls. Today, the Centre is also the base for the Foxwood Short Mat Bowls Club (previously Goring SMBC). The use of the Centre for short mat bowls is a substantial contributor to the Centre's financial stability.
Café Féliz has just changed hands and is now being run by friendly ex-serviceman Martin, and his son Lewis. It is hoped that villagers will support their new venture and use the café. Just to get the café up and running and to build up experience, they will be keeping things the same at present but may extend the current opening hours in the New Year.
Martin and Lewis will open the café for the Traders' Christmas Evening on Wednesday - do give them a warm welcome to our village and try one of their bacon butties that they will be selling.
Angmering Residents - The annual Traders Christmas Evening will be taking place as usual in the village centre on Wednesday this week (11th December) starting at 6pm. The road closure starts at 5pm, although provision has been made for the 5.10pm bus to come through as usual. Don't come too early, as things will not be set up properly for you to enjoy....6pm is planned starting time. It will go on to approx 9pm.
All the usual attractions - Funfair with a free lucky dip for anyone paying for a ride. Fabulous Tombola in the Parish office with the usual 100 prizes, this year better than ever. Raffle will be outside Holmes and tickets will also be available in a lot of the shops....first prize Nintendo Wii. The Lucky Dip this year is in Seymour & Lisle at the back of framing shop....follow the arrows. Santa has managed to fit us in this year and will be on the youth bus, so no queuing in the cold, you will be able to sit in the warm if there is the usual demand to see him. Free gifts for everyone who visits. Lots of drinks and snacks in the shops, Carols on the Green, and the Town Crier from Arundel will be with us as usual. The Library will be open and also the Church/Vestry Hall for refreshments. Mulled Wine at The Lamb. Come and listen to the "Bang on the Ear" Folk Group in Jeffrey's and see if you recognise anyone.
Bring along your family and friends for a wonderful fun evening.
A/134/13 - Outline application for demolition of Broadlees and erection of up to 27 x 2 bed age restricted cottages, a 60 bed care home, laundry room, managers cottage and guest suite, and a core care block comprising up to 60 nursing beds with associated car parking. (This is a Departure from the Development Plan) Land at Broadlees, Dappers Lane. Applicant: Hobden Asset Management Ltd.
A/137/13/A - Internally illuminated signs - 3 x aluminium pole signs, 1 x 4 acrylic letters, 1 x pylon, 8 x flags, 3 x acrylic arrows. Non-illuminated - 2 x free standing entrance signs, 2 x building mounted entrance signs & 1 x fibre glass mini car. Land South of A259 and West of Mill Lane, Rustington. Applicant: Store Property Investments Limited.
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 December 2013.
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".
Angmering Parish Council currently are experiencing problems uploading changes or documents to their website which is hosted by Arun District Council (see News item 29 November below). Until the problems have been resolved, Angmering Village Life has offered to make Council minutes available through its own host's servers. You can now read the draft minutes of the Council's full meeting on 11 November and other related documents by clicking here. The PDF file contains the following:
As Christmas approaches, read the amazing story how
another carpenter's son, Sydney Charles Tomlin, rose from a lowly bandsboy in
the Royal Artillery to become the Military Commander of Rome - with the
non-substantive rank of Brigadier - and later became one of Angmering's most
revered and loved residents. Equally amazing is the included story how his
wife, Margaret, gained rapid promotion from a clerk in the ATS to become a
Chief Commander.
After WW2, "Tommy" Tomlin established a nursery business at Broadlees in Dappers Lane, Angmering and tirelessly worked for St Margaret's Church, the British Legion, St Margaret's School, various charities, and other local organisations, supported by his most able wife, Margaret. In fact, he was "Mr Angmering" for many years.
This new illustrated booklet,"Col Sydney Charles Tomlin (1894-1985) - Server of Country, Church and Community" written by Neil Rogers-Davis - owner/editor of the Angmering Village Life website - is available from Monday 2 December in Woodies News, Angmering Framing & Stitches, or from the author (Tel: 771935), price £2.
At their 29th November meeting, the Arun Local Plan Sub-Committee voted to recommend to the Full Council that a total of 3660 homes be built in the area. This would include 600 for Angmering plus the addition of the Parish Allocations, which, for Angmering is 100 houses. So the total would be 700 for Angmering.
Of Angmering's two District Councillors who sit on that Sub-Committee, Councillor Paul Bicknell voted against the recommendation but, for some unknown reason, Councillor Andy Cooper decided to abstain which is causing anger among Angmering residents.
The Sub-Committee Chairman refused a request to read out an email send to Cllr Ricky Bower (Cabinet Member for Planning and Infrastructure) by our MP, Nick Herbert, strongly urging the Committee to set a realistic housing number which properly recognises local constraints on delivery, and to reject the 'strategic' housing allocations at Angmering and Barnham/Eastergate. In his email, Mr Herbert considered the Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) process adopted by the Council to be flawed and added "Angmering has already expanded substantially, and 500 further houses will put even greater pressure on infrastructure, especially local roads."