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Winter opening hours at all 11 Household Waste Recycling Sites (HWRSs) in West Sussex started on 1 October 2019.

Sites are now open from 9am until 4pm until 31 March 2020.

There are also some seasonal changes to the days sites are open. Burgess Hill, Chichester, Worthing, and Crawley will open for six days a week during the winter months.

Chichester closes on Tuesdays and Burgess Hill, Worthing, and Crawley close on Thursdays.

Householders who drive a commercial-type vehicle are also being reminded to obtain a free permit before visiting the HWRSs.

The permits are designed to help address congestion at the sites and eliminate illegal disposal of commercial waste.

• Apply online at www.westsussex.gov.uk/admissions
• Applications can be made between 7 October 2019 and 15 January 2020
• Special rules apply for house movers until 15 February 2020
• Further information for parents is available on our website now
• Staff are available to support on 03330 142 903

Help make a real difference to a wide range of charities.

Cards for Good Causes is looking for a SHOP MANAGER in East Grinstead (In the Library next to Waitrose) from the end of October until December.

Our seasonal pop-up shops sell Christmas cards and gifts to support local and national charities.

If you are organised, enthusiastic and enjoy being part of a friendly team, running one of our shops is rewarding, sociable and fun.

Part-time flexible hours available. Suitable as a job-share. No previous experience necessary – training will be given. The role does not offer a salary but a one off payment is made at the end of the season.

To find out more please contact: Chris Dryland – chris.dryland@cfgc.org.uk – 0773 310 4411

www.cardsforcharity.org.uk

EAST GRINSTEAD Commemorated the Battle of Britain on Sunday 15^th with a dedication to the McIndoe Memorial; followed by films and lectures at Chequer Mead. Later in the Day the Town Mayor hosted a Civic Service at St Swithun’s Church.

John Williams DL and Danny Favor Town Mayor place the Lancaster bombers in to the display during the Dedication ceremony and marking of Battle of Britain Day.   

The Town Council organised the dedication (blessing) of the statue which was unveiled in 2014 by HRH Princess Royal.   The Service was opened by the Town Mayor and short speeches followed from Air Commodore Rich Withnall (QHS) who spoke of the modern military hospital work, still drawing from the work of Sir Archibald McIndoe. He was followed by Squadron Leader Nick Olliver who spoke of the Battle of Britain and the role of the RAF, then Tom Cochrane (Consultant Plastic Surgeon to the Guinea Pigs) spoke of the club and its members.

Representatives of the Guinea Pigs were in attendance along with Bob Marchant the Clubs Secretaty.

During an anthem by the St Swithuns Church Choir, Deputy Lieutenant John Williams and Town Mayor Danny Favor placed the final two Lancaster Bombers in to the model airplane display of Lancasters and spitfires, with one single Hurricane.  There were 65 models representing 10 Guinea Pigs each, they fluttered in the slight breeze bringing movement to the display. The bright sun casting their shadows on the ground perhaps no dissimilar to the day, 79 years previously.

Following the dedication the Mayor hosted a brief reception at Sackville College and then Chequer Mead showed films and hosted a lecture during the afternoon. The Spitfire Society along with a local group of volunteers had organised this to raise funds for the society and the QVH.

The evening concluded with the Mayors Civic Service at St Swithuns, 143 guests and worshippers attended the service which included a solo from soprano Mervic Monocillo, A collection was taken for the Town Mayors Charities of the EG Streetpastors, EG First Responders and QVH Foundation.

EAST GRINSTEAD TOWN COUNCIL are celebrating the Town’s success at the South and South East in Bloom Awards 2019.

The awards held last Friday (13^th) proved that the hard work of the community had finally paid off when the Town as a whole was at last awarded GOLD.   East Grinstead has been awarded Silver Gilt since 2011 with the elusive Gold always just a few points away.

The entries are co-ordinated by East Grinstead in Bloom who also work hard organising Litter picks, encouraging residents to have beautiful displays in their gardens and maintaining the Compass Garden and beds at the station.  They are chaired by Town and District Councillor Julie Mockford.

Julie Mockford and Christine Mainstone receiving the Gold Award at South and South East in Bloom

Councillor Christine Mainstone (Chair of the Councils Amenities and Tourism Committee who look after the High St Beds, East Court Estate, Hanging Baskets, town wide planters and roundabouts) said “We are thrilled, East Grinstead looks so beautiful in the summer months with so many displays, private, community and civic. We knew we were worthy of the Gold, and now finally have it!”

East Court Estate, in its Sestercentennial year (250^th anniversary) and the East Grinstead Town Centre were both awarded a Silver Gilt and St Marys Church retained their Gold award and won the Churchyard category.

Congratulations are also sent to Haywards Heath were the other Mid Sussex Community who picked up awards; two Silver Gilts (Town and Western Road Cemetery).