Angmering Village Life
News Archive
October 2023
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We have had notification this morning that Cloudberry, the ladies' fashion boutique on Church Hill in Angmering's centre is closing. Laura is retiring and will be closing down tomorrow Tuesday 31st October in preparation for a FAREWELL SALE on Saturday 4th November at 10am. All stock reduced.
I'm sure many readers will join me in wishing Laura a happy retirement and best wishes for the future.
For the fifth year, David Wilson Homes is opening its Sales and Marketing Suites across the south east for international relief organisation Samaritan's Purse's Operation Christmas Child initiative. Ecclesden Park, located on Water Lane, will be open to collect donations of gift-filled shoeboxes from Angmering residents between Wednesday 1st and Monday 20th November, where they will then be processed by volunteers and shipped to children in need across the world.
Last year, residents in Angmering donated 58 shoeboxes to the cause, with the aim being to match if not exceed this figure for 2023. The wider project has been a great success and since 1993, more than 208 million children between two and 14 years old in 160 countries and territories have received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox. Residents can visit the Ecclesden Park Sales and Marketing Suite either on Mondays between 10:00-17:30 or Thursdays through to Sundays 10:00-17:30 to drop off their filled shoebox.
Alongside their shoebox, residents will need to donate £5 to cover project costs including shipping. A selection of recommendations have been made by the charity for presents to be included in the shoebox such as toys, small musical instruments, yo-yos, skipping ropes and small puzzles to school supplies including pens, crayons, pencils and sharpeners, writing pads and colouring/picture books.
Alex Dowling, Head of Sales and Marketing at David Wilson Southern Counties, comments: "Over the past two years alone, we have collected over 400 shoeboxes across our developments in the south east, which is an enormous achievement for our local communities. Even the inclusion of simple items in these shoeboxes brighten a child's Christmas so we are proud to continue opening our sales suites as drop-off points across Berkshire and Sussex this year, especially as Operation Christmas Child is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Please do drop by with a shoebox and we look forward to getting these shipped to those who need them most." Nick Cole, Director of Operation Christmas Child UK, comments: "We're excited at the fantastic opportunity to partner again with David Wilson Southern Counties to send even more shoebox gifts to children in need this year. Every shoebox packed is a huge blessing to the child who receives it, and you never know how that simple gift can change a life. We hear so many stories of how children are deeply encouraged by realising they're loved and not forgotten as they receive their shoebox gifts."
Guidelines for the shoeboxes from the Samaritan's Purse are as follows: "
Hygiene items such as toothbrushes, bars of wrapped soap, combs or hairbrushes and flannels are also suggested for inclusion. However, due to import/export restrictions, toothpaste, sweets, lotions and liquids are prohibited alongside used or damaged items, war-related items, religious or political literature, medicines, aerosol cans and sharp or fragile items.
For further details on Operation Christmas Child, please visit, samaritans-purse.org.uk/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child
Roads - yellow lines- The APC office
has received a lot of positive support for the suggested TRO with regards to
extending the yellow lines on the B1240 and Heathfield Avenue.
Road Safety in Angmering - (County Councilor) Cllr. Urquhart advised that she had been working with APC on road safety in Angmering. The new ‘pedestrian in road’ signage has been installed in Arundel Road by the Library and the 20mph Traffic Regulation Orders for Arundel Rd and Dappers Lane has been submitted. Initial comments from WSCC are positiv
Angmering Blue Plaques - Cllr. Evans gave an overview of why he wanted this on the agenda and what information he had found out about the process involved in obtaining a plaque including the approximate cost which is about £400 per plaque. He also reported that he had spoken with East Preston Parish Council as they have blue plaques within their village. A discussion then took place around eligibility and the process that needed to be followed. It was also pointed out that if this was to be taken forward it would need to be budgeted for. Cllr. Evans will continue his investigations.
New home for the Silent Soldier -
The Chair explained the background and why St Wilfrid’s School could no
longer look after it. She also explained that the council needed to decide on a
new location or to remove it completely. A discussion then took place of
possible new locations as it was felt it should be kept on show within the
village. The Clerk will send out a poll to councillors with the suggested
locations to see which was the preferred option. The office team will also look
into if it can be mounted so it could be moved around the village.
Community Grants - One grant application was received this month. This was from Arun Counselling Centre requesting £225 – after a brief discussion the following was agreed: RESOLUTION: Cllr. Reigate PROPOSED that a sum of £225.00 was granted to Arun Counselling Centre. Cllr. Hall SECONDED and ALL AGREED
The full Minutes can be read here
A/202/23/HH: Demolition of the existing garage, proposed two storey side extension, rear balcony, replacement of guarding to existing balcony, front canopy porch. 9 Ham Manor Farm Cottages, West Drive.
A/204/23/PL: Outdoor climbing area and additional car spaces. 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 2 November 2023.
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".
Further to our news article on 9 October (below), on 10 October, Hallmark Care Homes' Angmering Grange picked up the Leaders in Care Awards 2023 for Care Home Design of the Year at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham. The award recognises the design work that has gone into the best new or recently refurbished care home in the sector.
At the same ceremony, Aneurin Brown, CEO of Hallmark Care Homes, won the Executive of the Year award. The award recognises a CEO or MD outperforming their peers through skill, experience, innovation and good old fashioned hard work. Recently Mr Brown has been integral in implementing a £1.3 million support fund to alleviate the cost-of-living crisis and accelerating salary increases in November last year.
Congratulations to Hallmark Care Homes in achieving these awards.
Readers are reminded that Angmering Grange in Roundstone Lane hosts a Community Cuppa event every Thursday morning between 10am and 12pm. Go along on your own or with friends for complimentary tea, coffee, and cake. Games, puzzles and newspapers available for use. Make new friends, meet old friends and enjoy the company of others in warm and welcoming surroundings. You will be able to see for youselves why Angmering Grange are deserved winners of these recent awards.
Angmering Grange on Roundstone Lane has been awarded the Care Home Design award at the esteemed Healthcare Property Lunch held in London out of 215 entries. The awards, which are organised by estate agents Knight Frank, seek to recognise design excellence in care home businesses across the country.
Angmering Grange’s interior designer, Chloe Morgan said: "We are over the moon for winning the prestigious Knight Frank, Care Home Design of the year Award. It means the world to us to be acknowledged for our commitment to creating a warm, homely, nurturing and uplifting environment for residents. We place our heart and soul into all of our designs, with our residents and team at the forefront of this. It is a reminder that thoughtful design is not just about aesthetics but also about enhancing the quality of life for those we care for. This award inspires us to continue crafting spaces that truly feel like home."
Angmering Grange has also been shortlisted for the Care Home Design title at this year’s Leaders in Care Awards taking place at the National Conference Centre on Tuesday 10th October.
A/186/23/L: Listed building consent for internal remodelling with bi folding door to the side of kitchen and store. Garden House, High Street.
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 October 2023.
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".
Mayflower Park - Fitness
Equipment – 72 Responses have been received to date. In the
free comments section, a lot of people mention that a café is needed and
a space to let your dog run off the lead and/or do agility. At the moment the
responses indicate a 50/50 split as to whether the equipment should be removed
or replaced.
Defibrillator at Honey Lane
Allotments – No communication has been made with the Allotment
Committee in this regard and Sally Holmes (SECAM First Responder) has offered
to attend their AGM to present the case for having one. Discussion took place
as to the possible siting for the defibrillator. The Chair said that she too
would try and make contact to try and get a resolution for this issue.
The full Minutes can be read here