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Park for £1 all day in Mid Sussex this Christmas

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Mid Sussex District Council is encouraging people to shop locally and support their community by reducing parking to £1 every Saturday in December.

In the run up to Christmas, shoppers won’t have to worry about parking prices in specific long stay car parks across Mid Sussex. Mid Sussex District Council is providing discounted parking on Saturdays to support local shoppers and traders. As parking on Sundays is already free, it will cost just £1 to park in the Franklynn Road, Queens Crescent, Station Road, the Vicarage or Norton House car parks for the whole weekend.

The Sidney Betchley Charity, Henry Smith’s Charity and John Smith’s Trust

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If you are over 65, on a low income, could we help you with a Christmas voucher?

Pick up a form at East Grinstead Town Council, Citizens Advice Bureau, Age Concern or Library.

Completed forms must be returned on or before Friday 10th November 2017 to East Grinstead Town Council, Ashurst Wood Parish Council, Citizen’s Advice Bureau, Age UK East Grinstead & District or Library.

Or download the Charity Application Form 2017

East Grinstead Dementia Action Alliance Wellbeing Day

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The EGDAA will be attending a wellbeing day aimed at persons over 55 on Friday 20th October between 10am – 3pm at Chequer Mead Arts and Community Centre on De La Warr Road, East Grinstead.

The day has been organised by the Mid Sussex Wellbeing team and is aimed at providing information to older residents about staying fit and well later in life. There are free health checks and assessments and people to talk to about services available.   One area where people can be affected as they get older is dementia and the EGDAA will be at the event to help raise awareness.

The East Grinstead Dementia Action Alliance (DAA) aims to make East Grinstead a Dementia Friendly Community so that we are able to help those diagnosed to live well for as long as possible.

Dementia affects over 2,000 people aged over 65 in the Mid Sussex area,  That is about 1:15 of people over 65 years of age.   Two thirds of people with dementia live at home and we are keen to ensure that while they can live at home they have as independent a life as possible.  This means that where we can make small differences in our approach to people as customers, patients, fellow public transport users, someone queuing in a shop we should. A little patience and understanding goes a long way.

Come along and talk to the DAA at the event, we can tell you where groups meet to help support people with dementia and people who have loved ones with dementia. We can tell you how your business can help support people with dementia and how you can help to spread the word.    We can arrange free sessions on dementia awareness for your group, family or friends.

You can find out more by contacting the East Grinstead DAA at the event or at the following website  http://www.eastgrinstead.gov.uk/projects/dementia-friendly-east-grinstead/

Quarry Café opening

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After months of planning we are delighted to announce that our Quarry Café is opening it’s doors for the first time on Wednesday 27th September from 10.30am to 4.45pm in St Luke’s Community Room. The Quarry Café will gradually develop into a “Hub” for the residents of the community, providing not only a place to get together over a great coffee (or tea, hot chocolate, soft drinks and snacks) but also bring much needed services and agencies the residents.

Plus if that is not enough we are also opening our Quarry Youth Cafe on Wednesday 27th as well, this will run from 5.00pm to 6.30pm. The Youth Café will act as a staging ground to enable us to expand our provision for the young people in the community as well as providing a safe place for them to get together.

Both of the Cafés will be open every Wednesday from here on in and from the 4th October the Quarry Café will be open from 10.00am to 4.45pm and the Youth Café will continue from 5.00pm to 6.30pm. We would be delighted if you wish to pop in and join us, either this Wednesday for our opening or any other Wednesday.

 

We look forward to seeing you.

Residents honoured at Mid Sussex Community Service Awards 2017

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Mid Sussex District Council celebrated the outstanding contributions local people make to the Mid Sussex community by hosting the Community Service Awards 2017.

Held at the South of England Showground in Ardingly on Sunday 17 September, the Community Service Awards recognised exceptional members of the community who give up their time to make Mid Sussex a better place to live.

Each year, Mid Sussex District Council invites its Members, and town and parish councils, to nominate residents who dedicate their time, skills and energy to enhancing the quality of community life.

The 2017 awards were presented by Councillor Bruce Forbes, Chairman of Mid Sussex District Council and the High Sheriff of West Sussex, Lady Emma Barnard. The awards recognised people from right across the District of Mid Sussex and here are just a few stories from the 34 winners.

Victoria Chalmers MBE was nominated by Mid Sussex District Council Leader Garry Wall for the instrumental role she has played in establishing the Time 4 Children charity. Based in Mid Sussex, Time 4 Children provides much needed emotional and practical support for vulnerable children in our communities, many of whom have experienced severe emotional trauma.

Phil Payne was nominated by Ardingly Parish Council because he has pushed his body to the limit in order to raise thousands of pounds for charity. In April 2017, he rode non-stop for 30 hours to raise funds for the NSPCC and in the past Phil has run the Marathon des Sables, a 6-day 251km ultramarathon across the Sahara Desert. This year he will be running the Brighton and Stockholm marathons in aid of the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance.

Chris Lambe was nominated by Councillor Gordon Marples for the valuable contribution he makes to Hassocks village life. Chris and his family run the Hassocks Hotel and each year they hold a leaving BBQ for the village infant school. To help the local community come together Chris provides his hotel and gardens as the venue for village family fun days and this year he will host the village Dog Show. Chris also sponsors the local football and netball teams, and in the run up to Christmas he provides free dinners for pensioners.

“We are fortunate to have so many kind-hearted people in Mid Sussex who are willing to give up their time to help others and support their local community,” said Councillor Bruce Forbes, Chairman of Mid Sussex District Council. “Looking at all the nominations I was amazed at the huge range of activities, fundraising and volunteer work that the nominees have undertaken.

“These Community Service Awards represent our opportunity to show the nominees just how much we appreciate everything they do for our community. They have all done remarkable work within the local community and I feel privileged to present them with these awards.”

Congratulations to East Grinstead residents recognised by the Mid Sussex Chairman for their community contributions:

  • Steve Pond – Nominated East Grinstead Town Council
  • Bob Marchant  – Nominated by Cllr Bob Mainstone
  • Frank Osborne  –  Nominated by Cllr Norman Mockford
  • Bob Marsh  –  Nominated by Cllr Peter Reed