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Many townsfolk will have noticed the work taking place at the Old Stone House by the Judges Terrace part of the High Street.

Town Mayor Dick Sweatman was at the unveiling of the restored building which will be home to Cowan Architects who have a long association with the town. Cowan Architects’ Managing Director, Phillip Mumford said “When Old Stone Link came up for sale, it made sense for us to buy it as the limitations in our current office space has restricted our ability to expand. We’ve been taking on new people and we need the extra room”.

The Town Council came home with two awards, one for their High Street entry accepted by Katrina Hamill and Jenny Watson, and a second prize for the Mount Noddy Cemetery accepted by Peter Carr and Cemetery Foreman Gary Hearn.

The East Grinstead in Bloom Committee’s Large Town category entry won a Silver Gilt award, and their Chairman Julie Mockford won a Community Champion Award. Julie Mockford is also Vice Chairman of the Town Council’s Public Services Committee.

St Mary’s Church entering the competition for the first time were awarded Silver.

The East Grinstead Town Council offers its congratulations to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on becoming the longest reigning Monarch of the United Kingdom on 9th September 2015.

The Union Flag will be flying from the East Court Council Offices today to mark this milestone.

God Save the Queen

The Mid Sussex Design Awards celebrate and promote the best local architectural design. The Awards, supported this year by Cordek, aim to highlight the important role that high quality design plays in enhancing the distinctive character of Mid Sussex so that it remains a desirable place to live.

A record number of entries were received and the panel has now shortlisted those who could be recipients across the four categories.

East Grinstead has an entry in the short list under both the Sustainability and the Small Scale Housing categories. So congratulations to  Tobias Place, Coombe Hill Road, East Grinstead.

“The standard of entries has been very high,” noted  MSDC Councillor Andrew MacNaughton, Cabinet Member for Planning, “and we are lucky to have such a dedicated panel of experts willing to give up a substantial amount of their time to support the project. We all see the value in good design and want to do what we can to support and highlight prime examples.

“All of the shortlisted entries are on display in the MSDC reception area at Oaklands in Haywards Heath, and we welcome anyone who would like to come along and take a look.”

The exhibition of shortlisted schemes will be up until mid September, and will be re-located for the awards ceremony which takes place on Friday 6th of November at East Court in East Grinstead.

WSCC are currently looking for a school crossing patrol to assist the community in crossing busy roads in East Grinstead during school start and finish times.

Full on-site training will be given along with summer and winter uniforms.

If you are interested please contact louise.bishop@westsussex.gov.uk or 0330 222 6744

Term time only, £7.19 per hour. Hours to be confirmed but approx. 1.15 per day split between am and pm

Local businesses who want to spread the word about their services can now register for a stand at Open 4 Business 2015.  This key business event, hosted by Mid Sussex District Council, will take place on Thursday 22^nd of October in East Grinstead.

Open 4 Business 2015 gives business representatives a first-hand opportunity to find out what new prospects exist within Mid Sussex and meet other people running businesses in the District. The event also allows relaxed and informal networking with attendees sharing experiences and promoting their particular business to other local companies.

A key part of the event is the superb opportunity it gives for local businesses to promote themselves. Trade stands are now available for businesses in, or offering services to, Mid Sussex. Companies are urged to apply for a stand by Friday 11th September. Trade stands cost £55 + vat and the online booking system is available at www.midsussex.gov.uk/open4business

“Open 4 Business is a key part of business support in the area,” said Councillor Gary Marsh, Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Property. “I hope to see many local business people taking advantage of the skills and information which will be available there, as well as sharing their own experiences.”

Open 4 Business supports the growth and development of successful businesses in Mid Sussex. The event is run by Mid Sussex District Council, in association with Burgess Hill Business Parks Association, East Grinstead Business Association, Haywards Heath and District Business Association. The Federation of Small Businesses and Sussex Chamber of Commerce sponsor the event, giving a platform for local business people to share information and develop contacts.

Jeremy Quin MP (Horsham) will attend and open the event.

Open 4 Business 2015 will run from 2pm until 6.30pm on Thursday 22nd October 2015. All Mid Sussex business people are welcome to come along and the event is free to attend. Prior registration is required, so to book to attend, simply fill in the online registration form at www.midsussex.gov.uk/open4business

For more information please contact Mid Sussex District Council at open4business@midsussex.gov.uk or telephone 01444 477053.

Volunteers at Citizens Advice East Grinstead helped nearly 3,000 people last year from their local community with all types of issues.

We are in need of volunteers to deliver our service. We don’t just need advisers, we need volunteers in all sorts of roles; receptionists, trustees, administration, fundraisers, research and campaigning to name a few. You don’t have to have any qualifications or previous experience, just be able to commit time to us.

What do you get? You get full training & support, travel expenses, to meet new people, improved confidence and better health and wellbeing. Our volunteers say they gain new workplace skills, have gone on to find new employment and feel they make a great contribution locally.

Email Carolyne Smith at volunteer@westsussexcab.org.uk to find out more.

Need advice? We give free, independent, impartial & confidential advice on any matter. Your local CAB is at Cantelupe House and is open Tuesday to Friday 9.30am to 4pm, or call us five days a week on 0344 4771171-10am to 4pm. Alternatively you can access help online at www.citizensadvice.org.uk

An act of remembrance for the 70th anniversary of  VJ  (Victory Over Japan) Day will be held on Saturday 15th of August.

The ceremony will take place at the War Memorial in the High Street at 3 pm. However the High Street will be closed to traffic fro 14.50 to 15.20

The East Grinstead branch of the Royal British Legion supported by East Grinstead Town Council will hold an act of Remembrance for this 70th anniversary.

Wreaths will be laid by Mrs Margaret Collins (Deputy lieutenant)  Cllr Dick Sweatman (Town Mayor) and representatives from the British Legion.

While the war in Europe ended in early May 1945 it continued in the Far East. The Japanese finally surrendered on 14 August 1945 following the dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the Soviet declaration of war and invasion of Manchuria.

The next day, Wednesday 15 August 1945 was celebrated as VJ (Victory over Japan) Day