There is a tree down at East Court partly blocking the main road through the estate. This is impassable, due to the remaining part of the tree still being vulnerable. A tree surgeon has viewed the tree and will attend to deal with this over the weekend. In the meantime, for your own safety do not walk, cycle or attempt to drive through the barriers – please go around.
Mid Sussex District Council Chairman, Councillor Bruce Forbes welcomed two exceptional local residents to a special coffee morning on Tuesday 29 January.
In the Queen’s New Year Honours, Paul Jackson, (Chief Executive of Into Film) was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his services to Film and the Arts. Into Film is a charitable organisation delivering a UK-wide film education programme that engages with over 12,000 schools and youth organisations, and one million children and young people aged 5-19.
The Chairman, along with the Vice-Chairman Cllr Colin Trumble met with Paul in order to show his appreciation for everything he has done.
Mid Sussex District Council Chairman, Councillor Bruce Forbes said:
“It was a pleasure to welcome Paul to the Council and have the opportunity to personally thank him for his work in cultural education which benefits children and young people across the country.”
Another local resident Nicholas Coombe, (Principal Management Technical Adviser, London Fire Brigade) was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to Fire Safety.
Councillor Forbes added, “They both deserve a great deal of credit for being such positive role models and I am proud to see them getting the recognition they deserve. I hope they thoroughly enjoy the investiture ceremony later this year.
“We are very fortunate to have such dedicated people living in Mid Sussex who work so hard to make our communities stronger.”
There is a short break taking place at Roffey Park near Horsham, over the weekend of 30th and 31st March. The break is for someone diagnosed with dementia before the age of 65 but the person can be older than that. One family carer is also invited to accompany the person they care for if they wish.
The aim of the Short Break is for the person with dementia to be able to have time away in a ‘non-institutional’ setting with things to do that meet the needs of someone younger, and for the carer to have a break from their caring role. There will be opportunities for carers to take part in activities on their own or to share with the person they care for. The person with dementia will receive full care and support during their stay from Crossroads Care South Central.
Are you a family or friend caring for someone of any age diagnosed with dementia before the age of 65? Do you want time out from your caring role? Then you may be interested in joining us for a Short Break.
Who is the Short Break for?
The Short Break is aimed at people who have received a diagnosis of dementia under the age of 65 and their family or friend carer. The person living with dementia can be older than 65.
When is it taking place?
From the morning of Saturday the 30th March 2019 through to the afternoon of Sunday the 31st March 2019. (As the 31st March is Mothering Sunday, the afternoon session will end early to give people time to spend with their families.)
Where is it taking place?
Roffey Park Institute, Forest Road, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 4TB
www.roffeypark.com
What can I expect?
The Short Break includes one overnight stay in an en-suite room. All meals including coffee and tea are provided on both days.
Round the clock support throughout the Short Break will be provided by Crossroads Care South Central. Crossroads Care South Central is registered and regulated by the CQC (Care Quality Commission) and all staff are fully trained and have a wealth of experience in caring and supporting people with different needs including people with dementia.
There will be support to take part in indoor and outdoor activities including art sessions, games, swimming, walking, cooking, etc. The weekend will be further supported by a number of community providers including Carers Support West Sussex and British Red Cross.
What is the cost?
The cost is £95 per person. There will be a small charge for some complimentary therapies if required and drinks at the bar.
Where can I find out more information?
Please contact either:
Lisa French or Jo Brownell at Crossroads Care South Central, Tel: 01903 790270
Email: admin@crossroadscare-sc.org
or
Irene Loft, West Sussex County Council, Tel: 033 022 23793 or
Mobile: 0776 425 3569 or Email: irene.loft@westsussex.gov.uk
Annual Town Meeting – Wednesday 20th March 2019 in the Meridian Hall
The meeting starts at 6pm and will conclude at 7pm.
This year takes a different format with volunteer groups/charity groups each having a table whereby members of the public are invited to talk to the groups about their organisations over coffee.
Cantelupe Road, East Grinstead will be closed overnight on Thursday 31st January from 6pm to 6am hours on Friday 1st February to enable South East Water’s contractor (Clancy Docwra) to connect properties to the water network. This is regrettably, likely to involve road works and associated noise being carried out throughout the night.
Wheelchairs and pushchairs can now gain access to the East Court Upper Terrace which up to now has been step access only or a much longer route via the war memorial.
East Grinstead Town Council as part of its investment in to the estate, have built a ramp to allow wheelchair and pushchair access, between the upper and lower terrace at the north end of the terrace.
The Upper Terrace affords lovely views of the Ashplats Woods and distant Ashdown Forest, and also provides a vantage point to view the East Court Live events. It also has the Greenwich Meridian Line marker, placed there during the Queen’s Silver Jubilee. Improving the access to ensure that the top terrace can be accessed by all has been a goal for the Council for a while.
Vice Chairman of Amenities and Tourism Committee, and Town Council representative on the Disability Access, Group Cllr Christine Mainstone said “We are so pleased to be able to invite those with mobility issues to enjoy the grounds from all aspects. While it was possible to reach the terrace previously it involved a longer way round on the East Court drive, past the war memorial to reach the top terrace, which was difficult for many people who cannot manage steps or walk long distances, this will be much more convenient for many estate users.”
Photo Cllr Adam Peacock and Cllr Christine Mainstone; Chairman and Vice Chair of Amenities and Tourism.
The Public Toilets on the East Court Estate have reopened after an extensive refurbishment lasting 2 months. Having been available on the Estate for many years, the toilets were desperately in need of a refit. The Town Council, who own the toilets had determined that they would be updated and had reserved a budget, however the facility was funded using financial contributions paid by developers to mitigate the impact of local housing development. The funding is known as Section 106, a community infrastructure contribution paid by developers to the District Council for use in the community. The under spent Town Council budget, has allowed for works to upgrade the public toilets inside the Mansion, to start earlier than planned.
Cllr Adam Peacock, Chairman of Amenities and Tourism Committee said: “The toilets are well used, especially now due to the number of annual public events the Council organises. The toilets were badly in need of the refurbishment and we are grateful to Mid Sussex Council for allowing the Section 106 money to be allocated to this project”
The toilets were reopened by Town Mayor Cllr Rex Whittaker and Mid Sussex District Council Chairman Cllr Bruce Forbes, pictured along with Cllr Christine Mainstone, Vice Chairman of the Amenities and Tourism Committee.
West Sussex Highways no longer provide the weekly information only a map with the scheduled works. Please follow the link to the map.
http://westsussex.cdmf.info/heatmap/heatmapOSM.html
Queries concerning roadworks not shown on the map must be redirected to West Sussex County County Highways as the Town Council will have no further information.
Phone: 01243 642105
https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/report-a-problem-with-a-road-or-pavement/
Mid Sussex District Council is encouraging local people to lead a healthier lifestyle in 2019 by adjusting their alcohol habits with Alcohol Change UK.
People who ditch alcohol for only 3 weeks, lose weight, avoid hangovers, have improved skin, save money and sleep better.
Alcohol is linked with more than 60 health conditions including liver disease, high blood pressure, depression and 7 types of cancer. Alcohol misuse is also the biggest cause of death, ill-health and disability for people aged 15-40 in the UK. Cutting down reduces these health risks dramatically.
In 2017 there were 7,697 alcohol-specific deaths in the UK. This is the highest level since 2008. In 2016/17 in England and Wales, 20.6% of criminal damage and 21.5% of hate crimes had the offender under the influence of alcohol.
Mid Sussex District Council is encouraging local people to get involved in the challenge by signing up for Dry January at https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/dry-january. The site has a free app to help people follow their progress and make it easier to stay on track. It also features how much money has been saved by not drinking and can keep an eye on all the calories that have been cut out. Everybody who signs up will receive regular support emails and tips from health experts to help anyone who is struggling with the process.
Councillor Webster Cabinet Member for Community said:
“Take control of your life and join the millions of people that take on the Dry January challenge. You can help to raise money for good causes by donating that you save from not drinking to charity.
“Almost 60% of participants last year lost weight & almost 88% saved money by not buying alcohol. There are lots of health benefits, giving you time to evaluate the amount of alcohol you consume.
“It only takes 3 weeks to break a habit and take control of your drinking. Anyone can get involved and it’s easy to sign up and get started on your journey”.