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These are the estimated start dates and are subject to the previous work ending as expected.  They may be a day or two different in reality.  We do not have end dates, all queries as to the works please direct to Virgin as per their resident letters.  We should be able to update Social media and the Website weekly as Virgin are able to advise.

Works Reference	Project	Application Status	Works Type	Street T/S?	Works Status	Address 1	Start	End	Works Location
NK111-EG-182988-AG01-08	East Grinstead	Granted	MAJOR	N	PROPOSED WORKS	ASHDOWN VIEW	09/03/2020	13/03/2020	The whole of Ashview
NK111-EG-182988-AG01-05	East Grinstead	Granted	MAJOR	Y	PROPOSED WORKS	HURST FARM ROAD	09/03/2020	26/03/2020	The whole of Hurst Farm Road
NK111-EG-182988-AG01-07	East Grinstead	Granted	MAJOR	N	PROPOSED WORKS	SOUTHLANDS	10/03/2020	19/03/2020	The whole of Southlands
NK111-EG-182988-AG01-11	East Grinstead	Granted	MAJOR	Y	PROPOSED WORKS	MILL WAY	13/03/2020	20/03/2020	The whole of Mill Way on South side
NK111-EG-182988-AG01-09	East Grinstead	Granted	MAJOR	N	PROPOSED WORKS	MILL CLOSE	19/03/2020	25/03/2020	The whole of Mill Close
NK111-EG-182988-AG01-02	East Grinstead	Granted	MAJOR	Y	PROPOSED WORKS	DUNNINGS ROAD	23/03/2020	04/04/2020	From o/s 139 Dunnings Road to s/o 2 Hurst Farm Road
NK111-EG-182988-AG01-04	East Grinstead	Granted	MAJOR	N	PROPOSED WORKS	MORTON ROAD	24/03/2020	31/03/2020	From the junction with Dunnings Road to o/s 44 & 43
NK111-EG-182988-AG01-01	East Grinstead	Granted	MAJOR	N	PROPOSED WORKS	STOCKWELL ROAD	25/03/2020	07/04/2020	From junction with Dunnings Road to O/S 41 & 48
NK111-EG-182988-AG01-03	East Grinstead	Granted	MAJOR	N	PROPOSED WORKS	CORONATION ROAD	31/03/2020	09/04/2020	The whole of Coronation Road

As the Town Council, we want you to be fully aware of the disruption that may be caused by Virgin Media coming to the town. Please see the below posters for an updated FAQ from Virgin Media. Included is a contact email address if you have any concerns. Virgin Media hope that their services will be available within the next two years to all the residents in East Grinstead.

To register your interest email volunteering@msva.org.uk, ring 01444 258102

or visit www.msva.org.uk/opportunities

 MID SUSSEX VOLUNTARY ACTION

We provide support services to local voluntary organisations, enabling them to be set up, grow and thrive.

Trustee: We are looking for people from all walks of life to bring in their skills and experience to help us continue providing an excellent service to the communities of Mid Sussex. Ideally you will have an experience of aspects of running or managing an organisation and some understanding of the Voluntary and Community Sector.

EAST GRINSTEAD MUSEUM

Our vision is a community that celebrates its cultural heritage and finds inspiration, stimulating learning experiences and enjoyment through the exploration of our collections.

Collection Assistant: assisting with aspects of managing the Museum’s collection and making it accessible to visitors.

Public Enquiries Volunteer: responding to public enquiries about local people, buildings and events, as well as items within the Museum’s collections.

Community Outreach Talks Volunteer: delivering talks about topics related to East Grinstead (its history, heritage, people, culture and anything else with a tangible link to the Museum) to community groups in the area.

Visitor Engagement Volunteer: providing a warm welcome to visitors; introducing exhibitions; helping with enquiries; selling merchandise and encourage donations.

Treasurer: our Trustees are looking for someone with a strong financial background to join them as a Treasurer.

SCOUTS – EAST GRINSTEAD SCOUTS 4TH GROUP

Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.

Group Leaders & Assistant Leaders: to help encourage our youth members to try new activities, learn new skills, think for themselves, work in teams and realise their potential. We need support on Thursday and Friday evenings.

EAST GRINSTEAD IN BLOOM

We are a group of local residents whose aims are to improve the local environment for the benefit of all.

Gardening Volunteer: we have a number of neighbourhood gardens around East Grinstead and work on these at different times, usually at weekends. We plan the gardens then weed, mow, plant and generally beautify them. We publicise gardening dates and tell volunteers what needs to be done. Volunteers take complete responsibility for their activities as they would in their own garden, this means we cannot supervise children, young people, or vulnerable adults.

Committee member: we need people with an interest in gardening to join our committee.

Photographer: someone who could take high-standard photographs of flower displays in East Grinstead.

EAST GRINSTEAD TOWN LOCAL ACTION GROUP (T-LAT)

We contribute to community road safety activities by participating in the Sussex Safer Roads Partnership, which includes Sussex Police, West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service and West Sussex County Council. Volunteers assist with Operation Crackdown’s educational programme of speed monitoring at pre-selected locations to reduce the number of drivers exceeding the local speed limits.

Community Speed Watch: to assist the Police and West Sussex County Council by monitoring traffic speed at pre-designated road locations in East Grinstead.

EAST GRINSTEAD TOWN COUNCIL

Gardener: to help look after the gardens surrounding East Court Mansion.

JIGSAW SOUTH EAST

We support bereaved children, young people and their families and also those affected by a family member having a terminal diagnosis throughout Surrey, Sussex and surrounding areas.

Trustee: We are looking to recruit new Trustees who are enthusiastic and keen to help us deliver our valued service. We welcome applicants who will support our charity to enforce its vision, ethos and strategic direction by providing practical support, representing the organisation at appropriate events, meetings or functions, engagement with stakeholders and exploring possible funding opportunities. We are also looking for a Trustee with skills and background in finance and accountancy.

Fundraiser: to help with fundraising events and collections and organise fundraising events or represent us at fairs and similar events.

GIRLGUIDES – EAST GRINSTEAD DIVISION

Guiding is an adventurous journey which helps girls to develop the character and resilience which research shows will give them a head-start in whatever they do.

Assistant Leaders and Helpers for Brownies/Guides/Rainbows: to support our Unit Leader and the volunteers’ team.

AGE UK EAST GRINSTEAD & DISTRICT

We work with and for local older people to make a real and positive difference to their well-being and quality of life.

Activities Volunteer: to help with the planning, organizing and running of activities for older people. These could include board games, quizzes, play reading, flower arranging, music, bingo or discussion groups.

IT Trainers / Tutors: to help us run IT classes that make computers and smart phones fun and easy to use for people 50 years of age and upwards.

Website Coordinator: we currently run our own website (which is part of a national website) and need a volunteer to oversee and coordinate this work.

FELBRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL

Treasurer: The Felbridge Village Hall Committee is looking for a new Treasurer. We need someone who could assist in negotiating contracts, administering budgets and undertake other financial procedures relating to the running on the Village Hall.

TOWN Mayor Danny Favor was guest of honour at the Sackville School production of Joseph and His Amazing Technicolour Dream Coat on 13 February.

After enjoying the show, Danny said it had “made him feel very proud” to see the talent displayed by the many pupils involved in the production, on stage, in the orchestra and behind the scenes.

Review of Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Sackville School 12 – 14 February by Geraldine Durrant

“JOSEPH” has always been a particular favourite of mine, since the days when my children played it on endless repeats on long car journeys.

We wore out tapes, had the song book and once turned up a week early at The Hawth in our eagerness to see the show performed live.

So I looked forward with keen anticipation to Sackville’s production this week – and it did not disappoint.

There can be few more feel-good shows than this musical comedy with its catchy songs, clever pastiches and witty lyrics.

And while Rice and Webber may have gone on to more “serious” work, they will always be remembered most fondly for their first professional collaboration written originally as a choral piece for Cholet school, and since extended into a much-expanded and much-loved family show.

And Sackville’s production was terrific, fizzing with an infectious enthusiasm which delighted its audience.

Charlotte Nield gave a simply dazzling performance as the eponymous hero.

Her bright personality shone through as she soared effortlessly above the ensemble choir, flawlessly hitting all the high notes.

Her crisp diction ensured none of the lyrics were lost and her nuanced acting moved easily between Joseph’s strutting youth, resplendent in his multi-coloured coat, to real poignancy in her solo Close Every Door To Me when imprisoned and abandoned in Egypt.

Olly Howland, as Potiphar, also gave a lovely performance with some deft comic touches as the rich-but-unhappy husband whose wife – played with seductive charm by Eve Lewis – makes her move on the unwilling Joseph.

And Jack Charlton Nevitt made a marvellous Pharaoh.

With a physique born to wear Elvis’s flared jump suits, Jack’s strutting arrogance and terrific vocals were among the many highlights of the show.

Ollie Hodge and Rachel Davies turned in solid performances in their roles as the Butler and Baker, while Maud Kendrick, Peggy Wheeler, Nicole Noakes, Chloe Harman, Abi Hewitt and Lucy Barber all brought some lovely voices to their shared role as The Narrator.

There was sterling work too from Joseph’s band of bad brothers, with James, Batters, Eric Parker, Alex Flude, Jacob Knock, Tom Duncan, Seren Foulds, Rebekah Tyler, Keira Ellis, Katelyn Page, Freya Eastcott and Natalie Rathbone all turning in lively performances on their road from revenge to redemption.

But it is the entire ensemble which makes Joseph such a perfect production for schools and while the soloists certainly deserved praise, they were supported by an enthusiastic cast and dancers – and the school’s talented in-house orchestra of staff, pupils and parents under the musical direction of Tom Heatley.

All-in-all a marvellous evening which reflected enormous credit on Sackville’s staff and pupils, and which sent its audience out into the night humming the tunes…

Geraldine Durrant

An untidy corner of Vicarage car park has received a makeover and will be more welcoming to East Grinstead visitors this year. Mid Sussex District Council gave permission for work to be carried out on their land and an Environmental Improvements Grant to cover materials cost to East Grinstead Town Council to create a wild flower lawn. The Improvement works were undertaken by the outdoor services team seen here with Chairman of the Amenities and Tourism Committee, Cllr Christine Mainstone.