THE East Grinstead men’s team won the Hockey Indoor 5s title for the seventh successive time at Wembley before an ecstatic crowd of town supporters who had travelled up to cheer them on.
The EG women’s team also made their first appearance in a 5s final, but lost out to Bowdon Hightown.
Photo © Ady Kerry
TWO sessions for Councillors and Town Council staff, and another for 25 members of the public at East Court yesterday, saw East Grinstead take its first steps towards becoming a “dementia friendly” town.
Organised by Jacquie Pond of the charity Dementia Friends , the sessions explained how dementia affects sufferers and those who care for them – and how members of the Council and public can help them manage their illness.
Anyone can be a dementia friend – it just means understanding a bit more about how the illness affects people and doing the small things which can to help them cope with their condition.
People suffering from dementia still want to be part of their community and to feel included, and sometimes all it needs is for someone to give them a bit more time at a check-out, or help them to find the right bus to take home.
Being a good neighbour, being a friend in need, can make a world of difference to people with dementia and those who care for them.
It’s not about fundraising, or volunteering to do anything out of the ordinary – it’s about understanding the problem, and being kind enough to care about it.
To find out more go to https://www.dementiafriends.org.uk/
IN a regular feature on the Town Council website, we will be remembering, on the anniversary of their deaths, the East Grinstead soldiers who died during WWI, and who are named on the High Street War Memorial.
This month we recall (as recorded on The Roll of Honour website):
William Frederick Coppard:
Private L10386, 2nd Battalion the Royal Sussex Regiment. Ist Division.
Died of wounds 28 January, 1915. Grave lost. Aged 22.
Son of Mrs Mary Warburton of St Andrews Cottage Laundry, Ashurstwood.
Born in West Hoathly and enlisted in Horsham.
Commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial MR 22.
Lewis Victor Gasson:
Private G/1499, 2nd Battalion The Royal Sussex Regiment. Ist Division.
Killed in action at Givenchy, 30 January, 1915. Aged 24.
Son of Clement and Esther Gasson of 161 London Road, East Grinstead.
Born in Crowhurst and enlisted in Chichester.
Commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial MR 22.
Photo credit B. Hamill
DOG owners in the Copthorne area being warned to ensure their pets are under proper control at all times and to make sure their fencing at home is in good order following two recent reports of sheep worrying.
The incidents occurred on Tuesday, 13 January and Monday, 19 January, at Woodman’s Farm, Copthorne. Two sheep were left badly mauled, and one has since had to be destroyed.
A large, dark-coloured dog is believed to have been involved, as clumps of its fur were left behind.
Farmers have the right to shoot dead any dog posing an immediate threat to their livestock if it seems reasonable to do so.
Under the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act it is a criminal offence to let a dog worry sheep and owners/handlers risk a fine of up to £1,000 if they do so.
Anyone who has information about either sheep worrying incident is asked to email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or phone 101, quoting serial 881 of 19/1.
THE Mayor’s Ball will take place at the East Grinstead Sport’s Club on 18 April 2015.
The price will be £40 a head which will include a three course meal and entertainment.
Put the date in your diary NOW.
We don’t want any disappointed people.
People will be seated at tables for ten, so i f you can get a party together, all the better.
Ticket can be booked at East Court, telephone 01342 323636 for details.
| Imberhorne Lane | East Grinstead | Install ducting. | Multi-Way Signals. | 19-Jan-2015 | 30-Jan-2015 | Vodafone |
| Imberhorne Way | East Grinstead | Install ducting (from Imberhorne Lane to outside No. 2-3 Imberhorne Way). | Multi-Way Signals. | 19-Jan-2015 | 30-Jan-2015 | Vodafone |
| London Road | East Grinstead | Replace cover and frame in carriageway. | Stop/Go Boards. | 16-Jan-2015 | 20-Jan-2015 | Southern Water |
| London Road | East Grinstead | In conjunction with works further along on London Road and Copthorne Road. | Multi-Way Signals. | 26-Jan-2015 | 06-Feb-2015 | Vodafone |
| London Road | East Grinstead | Gas main abandonment. | Multi-Way Signals. | 19-Jan-2015 | 27-Feb-2015 | Southern Gas Networks |
| West Street | East Grinstead | Water main works. | Multi-Way Signals. | 14-Jan-2015 | 16-Jan-2015 | South East Water |
The District Council are considering the result of the public consultation (a large amount from East Grinstead residents) and next steps of the process to determine where sites will be allocated in Mid Sussex. The timeframe is expected to submit to the Government by November 2015. The following link takes you to the report to the 20th January MSDC Scrutiny Committee:
East Grinstead Town Council has objected to the site on Imberhorne Lane as unsuitable.
TOWN Mayor Nick Hodges presented a cheque for £200 to Christine Mainstone, the chairman of the East Grinstead Music and Arts Festival, in the Council Chamber on Tuesday.
The grant will help in the purchase of banners to advertise the annual Festival which will be held at Chequer Mead during April and May.
“The East Grinstead Music and Arts Festival is a very important and well-attended event in the South East of England,” said Christine. “We are pleased to have support from the Town Council to help us promote the Festival and my thanks go to Cllr Nick Hodges for attending our committee meeting and making the presentation of the grant.”
Photo, courtesy of Bob Mainstone, shows members of the EGMAF committee.
TOWN Mayor Nick Hodges has presented East Grinstead sports clubs with Town Council grants to encourage young people to participate in sport.
Five hundred pounds was awarded to Chartham Park Golf Club, East Grinstead Swimming Club, Synergy Academy, the Cricket Club, Estcots Tennis Club and Imberhorne school.
A grant of £400 was give to East Grinstead Athletics Club.
Chartham Park will offer all Year 11 students at Imberhorne six one-hour coaching sessions which will take place at the school, enabling them to sample the skills needed in the game and to use equipment.
After their initial sessions, the youngsters will have a further free session at Chartham Park to introduce them to the course so they can decide if they would like to pursue golf in the future, with special membership deals designed to make the game accessible to youngsters.
The Cricket Club will be funding coaches for indoor net training and providing free taster sessions for potential new players at the start of the season.
The Athletics Club needs additional equipment for year Four and Five pupils and to support training for assistants which will allow the Club to expand.
Imberhorne school will be putting its grant towards setting up a Young Coaches Academy for youngsters aged 16-24 who would then create and develop sporting activities for younger people in the town, both through the school and through other clubs in the town.
The East Grinstead Swimming Club will be using its grant for more coaches to expand membership, while the Synergy Sports Academy based at the Kings Centre are fundraising for safety equipment to help in trampoline training.
The Estcots Lawn Tennis Club will be using its grant for cleaning and relining slippery courts.
