COMMUNITY MAGAZINE FOR THE PARISH OF MIDDLETON …by Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne, to...
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• COMMUNITY MAGAZINE FOR THE PARISH OF MIDDLETON-ON-SEA •
Community Speed Watch 2
Edi Calloway”s 100th Birthday 2
VE Day Celebrations 3
St Wilfrid’s Hospice 4
PCSO Allocation and Deployment 4
Parish Council Update 5
Community Noticeboard 6-7
Out & About 7
Middleton-on-Sea Pond & Green Charity Chairman’s Report 8
Don’s Diaries Middleton-on-Sea Pond & Green Charity 9
Changes to Household Waste Sites 10
New Website 10
Middleton Sports Club - A Family Friendly Club 11
IN THIS ISSUE
Winter 2019Winter 2019
to ALL OUR RESIDENTS OF MIDDLETON & ELMERand to all our Advertisers in Middleton News, Volunteer Distributors
and the Production Team
A BIG THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT
Happy New Year to you all
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EdiE Calloway CElEbratEs
100th birthdayCongratulations to Edie Calloway a
Middleton-on-Sea resident on her 100th birthday.
A lovely surprise birthday party was organised by all her friends of the Friday Bingo Club which was held at the Village Hall.
I understand a good time was had by all with singing and dancing and that Edie was still on the dance floor late into the night.
Once again Edie congratulations and perhaps we could get some wartime memories from you as part of the VE Day celebrations next year.
Middleton News Winter 2019
MOS Community Speed Watch Group/100th Birthday
Those that have volunteered have all been registered passed a small test and have now been trained on how to use the equipment and how to be safe whilst doing the speed watch.
The parish council are now purchasing the speed gun and hi-vis jackets that the volunteers need to carry out this important role.
The picture above shows the first group of volunteers that have been trained by Sussex Police and training of additional volunteers can be done by the leader of this project Councillor Terry Claxton.
SO BE WARNED!
IF YOU ARE SPEEDING IN THE PARISH YOUR VEHICLE WILL BE IDENTIFIED BY THE
SPEED GUN AND YOU WILL BE REPORTED TO THE POLICE FOR THEM TO TAKE THE
NECESSARY ACTION
wE havE bEEn trying to sEt up a Community spEEd watCh group in thE parish for ovEr a yEar and am plEasEd to Confirm that following a rEquEst for v o l u n t E E r s wE arE now up to around 10 pEoplE.
this is still not Enough so if you arE intErEstEd thEn plEasE ContaCt thE parish ClErk.
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Winter 2019 Middleton News
VE Day Celebrations
In the Middleton and Elmer District we collected the sum of £10,086. Without your thoughtfulness we would be unable to continue our benevolent work.
We are looking for volunteer collectors in the Middleton and Elmer areas to carry on this good work.
If you can help us, please contact the Local Honorary Organiser:
Robin Lush 01243 583747
THANK YOUto all who so generously donated
to our 2019 Poppy Appeal.
MIDDLETON ON SEA PARISH COUNCIL AND THE JUBILEE HALL COMMITTEE
WILL BE HOLDING A CELEBRATION PARTY TO MARK THE
75TH ANNIVERSARY OF VE DAY!
COME AND JOIN IN THE FUN THERE WILL BE SOMETHING FOR ALL THE FAMILY
TO ENJOY
l DANCING TO LIVE MUSIC l
l SING ALONG WITH OLD TIME FAVOURITES l
l CHILDREN’S TEA PARTY – AND MUCH MORE! l
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS AND HOW TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS IN NEXT EDITION OF MIDDLETON NEWS
SAVE THE DATEFRIDAY 8TH MAY 2020
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Middleton News Winter 2019
PCSO Allocation & Deployment/St. Wilfrid’s Hospice
PCSO Allocation and DeploymentPURPOSE
The purpose of this document is to share a current update with you, as a key partner, regarding the allocation and deployment of our Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) across West Sussex, East Sussex and Brighton and Hove.
BACKGROUND / OVERVIEW
In 2016 a new enhanced PCSO role was introduced within Sussex which resulted in a more targeted and evidence based service being provided to our communities. This saw the role of the PCSOs deployed more flexibly, working together as problem solving teams and had an increased focus in crime and problem solving in the main policing hubs across the county drawing, staff away from local geographic ownership and bespoke engagement.
At the time when this new role was introduced it was combined with the need to make a reduction in the number of PCSOs we had across the force as part of the overall Local Policing Model (LPM).
The reduction of PCSO numbers in 2016 to 196 was viewed as minimum numbers with the model being carefully designed to be scalable. In short, ensuring its inherent flexibility being one of its greatest strengths, allowing us to respond quickly to changing circumstances.
Moving forward to early 2018, the force found itself to be in a position of investment due to the precept increase proposed by Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne, to include an extra 100 PCSOs by March 2020. This gave the force a genuine opportunity to rethink its plans to enhance local policing.
The new precept uplift signalled an exciting step change - an opportunity to strengthen key areas of the force to meet increasing demand and new challenges, while adhering to our priorities: keeping people safe, protecting the vulnerable and responding to harm.
CHANGE
The way PCSOs will be deployed across Sussex will start to change from Monday 4 November.
The new way of working will give every PCSO responsibility for a defined geographic area and every community in Sussex will have a named PCSO over the coming months
PCSOs will be assigned a primary geographic area of responsibility, based on established Wards or Electoral Division boundaries. This decision complements on-going plans to strengthen local policing and also improve how the public can contact the police.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The new posts are being recruited throughout the financial year with intakes of 18 in July 2019, 36 in September 2019, and 72 training over two intakes in January and March 2020 under the PCSO apprenticeship scheme. This means that communities will start to see and feel a difference as these roles are deployed to strengthen local policing.
With natural attrition the force should achieve the target of 296
PCSOs by March 2020, though the last cohort will be in training and not deployable until the end of next summer.
The 100 new posts will be allocated according to the demand and severity data with local partners and councils updated with local contact details during the course of the roll out
All areas in Sussex will have a named PCSO and as we recruit and deploy the additional PCSOs we can reduce the size of the locations PCSOs have responsibility for based on demand and severity of incidents. PCSOs may have responsibility for more than one ward or electoral boundary.
CONCLUSION
We will launch the enhanced PCSO allocation and deployment model on Monday 4 November and share the PCSOs allocated to geographical areas. All areas in Sussex will have a named PCSO and as we recruit and deploy the additional PCSOs we can reduce the size of the locations PCSOs have responsibility for based on demand and severity of incidents. PCSOs may have responsibility for more than one ward or electoral boundary.
CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLINGThe simplest, greenest and most charitable
way to get rid of your Christmas tree this year is to get involved in St Wilfrid’s Christmas Tree Recycling Scheme. Let St Wilfrid’s wonderful team of volunteers collect your tree and ethically dispose of it for you from 6th to 20th January 2020 in return for a donation to the Hospice.
Your donation will mean the gift of quality time for patients facing terminal illness to spend with their loved ones. St Wilfrid’s Hospice is there for patients and their families all day, every day of the year. So while we are all enjoying some festive cheer over Christmas, our nurses, chefs and housekeeping staff will be here doing their bit to give patients and their families the best Christmas possible.
By teaming up with Chichester District Council we’ll also be providing your tree with new life as organic mulch, feeding the Christmas trees of the future. You can find your post code and sign up at stwh.co.uk/christmastrees
ST WILFRID’S CHRISTMAS CARDSOur charity Christmas cards are now on sale now in all 12 of our shops,
including our online eBay store at www.ebay.co.uk/itm/193124564139. With 16 different designs to choose from. All proceeds go towards the Hospice - making a difference to local lives.
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Parish Council Update
Sales, Service and RepairChainsaws Strimmers
Mowers Garden Tractors
Blowers Compactor Plates
Rotovators Husqvama
Walberton Place Farm, Yapton Lane, Walberton, Arundel, BN18 0AS 01243 554065 E: [email protected] W: www.dmchainsaws.com
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Parish Clerk - Joe LakeTelephone 01243 585262
Email: [email protected] North Avenue East, Middleton-on-Sea, Bognor Regis
West Sussex PO22 6HQ
Parish CounCil Websitewww.middleton-on-sea.co.uk
dEfribillator pointsn Jubilee Hall, Middleton
n The Cabin, Elmer
n Middleton Sports Club, Sea Lane
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Parish Council Update
nEw dEdiCatEd parish CounCil wEbsitE – The Parish Council have approved the setting up of a new dedicated Parish Council website. The current website is a shared service through West Sussex County Council and this will be closed once the new website is ready for release. There were four companies that provided a specification and costing as part of the process for deciding on which company to choose, the successful company has been contacted and we are in the process of providing to them the content requirements for the new website. We will be taking advice as to whether the current website address should change and discussions with the website provider will enable us to decide if any change should be made.
A small sub-committee of three people, namely Councillors Mrs Nicky Mills, Graham Jones and the Parish Clerk have been nominated to work on this project and over the coming months will be providing information for the website. No definite date has yet been set for when the new website will be released but through Middleton News, Notice Boards and Parish Council meetings and minutes information on its progress will be provided to residents.
The new website is to be for the community so that residents can engage with the Parish Council much easier than at present as seems to be the opinion of a number of residents. The new website will provide much more detail on what the parish offers and will include more information on community events.
appointmEnt of a nEw pCso – there is an article in this edition from Sussex Police with regard to the allocation and deployment of PCSO’s following additional funding to the Police through the parish precept (Council Tax). The Parish Council have been informed that the PCSO with responsibilities for Middleton-on-Sea parish is Natalie Shrimpton. At long last we have a PCSO who will be patrolling Middleton and Elmer, a start date has yet to be confirmed.
Consultation on ConCEssionary rail travEl for oldEr pEoplE – West Sussex
County Council is consulting on a proposed change to its concessionary travel scheme. There will be no changes to ‘free bus pass’ travel for older and disabled people in West Sussex. It is proposed that the County Council will no longer offer a free Senior Railcard as an alternative to the Older Person’s Bus Pass (Disabled Person’s Railcard will still be available to qualifying applicants).
Before any decision is made, West Sussex County Council are keen to gather feedback from passengers and others to help understand the impact of this change.
Waiting for confirmation & payment
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Arun West U3A (Bridge Group) Jubilee Hall, Shrubbs Field Phil Butler 01243 583604
Arun West U3A (Art Workshop) Jubilee Hall, Shrubbs Field Alison Peplow 07515 727133
Middleton Art Group Jubilee Hall, Shrubbs Field Carole Keen 01243 584399
Bridge Club Jubilee Hall, Shrubbs Field Roger Bill 01243 582548
Elmer Entertainers Jubilee Hall, Shrubbs Field Rosemary Phillips 01243 584254
Felpham Flower Club Memorial Hall, Vicarage Lane Sandra Dean 01243 542684
Felpham & Middleton Country Dance Club Small Jubilee Hall, Middleton Barbara Oakley 01243 582627
Felpham & Middleton Horticultural Society St. Mary’s Centre, Felpham Linda Wilson (Members Sec) 01243 867899
Felpham & Middleton Horticultural Society St. Mary’s Centre, Felpham Don Faircloth (Shows) 01243 587753
Middleton Autumn Club Jubilee Hall, Shrubbs Field Joyce Weston 01243 583298
Middleton Bingo Club Jubilee Hall, Shrubbs Field Joyce Weston 01243 583298
Middleton Camera Club Jubilee Hall, Shrubbs Field Alan Fitzgerald 01243 584733
Middleton-on-Sea Women’s Institute Scout Hall, Shrubbs Field Sally Isherwood 01243 586214
Modern Sequence Dancing Jubilee Hall, Shrubbs Field Pam Green 01243 585192
MusicSmart SingSing Ladies Choir Jubilee Hall, Shrubbs Field Hilary Bishop 01243 842150
MusicSmart Felpham Community Singers Felpham Methodist Church Hilary Bishop 01243 842150
Organ Club Jubilee Hall, Shrubbs Field Mrs Scott 01243 824070
Shrubbs Art Scout Hall, Shrubbs Field Deidre Jeavons 01243 867674
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Community Noticeboard
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Out and about!Out and about!DecemberDecember 11 - The Regis Centre presents “THE WIZARD OF OZ”4th Various times and prices.Jan 20 Journey to the wonderful world of Oz with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman and the Cowardly Lion. For the whole family. Contact Box Office:: 01243 861010
2020 2020 JanuaryJanuary23-24 Alexandra Threatre presents: “OUR HOUSE” 7.30pm/Saturday Matinee 2.30pm The University of Chichester Musical Theatre Performance Company present this punchy, gritty, slightly rough-round-the-edges musical. The Regis Centre, Bognor Regis For information: 01243 861010 or www.alexandratheatre.co.uk FebruaryFebruary7-9 Alexandra Threatre presents: “THE HAUNTING” 7.30pm/Saturday Matinee 2.30pm Bersted Arts present this exciting dramatisation of Charles Dickens spooky tale. The Regis Centre, Bognor Regis For information: 01243 861010 or www.alexandratheatre.co.uk27 Felpham & Middleton Horticultural Society. 7.30pm VEGETABLES IN CONTAINERS - Talk by Barry Newman, National Vegetable Society St. Mary’s Centre, Grassmere Close, Felpham PO22 7NU. Contact: Linda Wilson 01243 86789927 Felpham Flower Club. 1.30pm for 2pm “INSPIRED BY ...” A Floral demonstration by Gill Sadler Felpham Memorial Village Hall, Vicarage Lane, Felpham PO22 7DZ. Contact: Sandra Dean 01243 54268429 Our ever popular GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ with Quiz Master BOB MAY. 6.15pm for 6.45pm In aid of Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice. St. Mary’s Centre, Grassmere Close, Felpham PO22 7NU. Tickets in advance. £10 per person to include a Ploughman’s Supper (bring your own drinks). Teams of up to 8 people. To book please contact: Paula on 01243 584843 or Jenni on 07790 375229MarchMarch14 Felpham & Middleton Horticultural Society. 2.00pm - 4.30pm SPRING SHOW Non-members welcome to exhibit. Children’s Classes (Free Entry) St. Mary’s Centre, Grassmere Close, Felpham PO22 7NU. Contact: Don Faircloth 01243 58775314 Middleton-on-Sea Women’s Institute COFFEE MORNING 10.00am - 11.30am. Jubilee Hall, Shrubbs Field, Middleton-on-Sea Contact: 01243 58758026 Felpham & Middleton Horticultural Society. 7.30pm LEONARDSLEE GARDENS Illustrated Talk by Ray Abraham St. Mary’s Centre, Grassmere Close, Felpham PO22 7NU. Contact: Linda Wilson 01243 86789926 Felpham Flower Club. 1.30pm for 2pm “FABULOUS FLOWERS” A Floral demonstration by Lucinda Knapman Felpham Memorial Village Hall, Vicarage Lane, Felpham PO22 7DZ. Contact: Sandra Dean 01243 542684
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• COMMUNITY MAGAZINE FOR THE PARISH OF MIDDLETON-ON-SEA •
Annual Fete & Craft Fayre 1 & 2Meeting with Local Businesses 3Street Names & Numbers 4
Parish Council Update 6Community Noticeboard 6-7Out & About
7Canine Partners 8
Is Bridge for You? 8Don’s Diaries Middleton-on-Sea Pond & Green Charity 9Comet Corner Traffi c Petition
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Food Dumping on Shrubbs Field 10Middleton Sports Club - A Family Friendly Club
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IN THIS ISSUE
Autumn 2019
A great day had by all, the weather was fi ne and shone all day.
The fete was again well attended and grew steadily as the day went on. The classic cars showed themselves off and once again attracted many admirers.
People brought their dogs along to compete in the various classes, dancing groups, jousting and the many stallholders made the fete another successful event.
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17THANNIVERSARY EDITION
Felpham MethodistChurch
A warm and friendly church with something for everyone
SUNDAY SERVICES
1st Sunday in month 9:00 Holy Communion 10:30 All age worship
All other Sunday’s 10:30 Morning worship (with junior church)
YOUNG PEOPLE’S ACTIVITIES
Toddler Group: for Mums/Dads/carers and under 5’s: Monday & Fridays (term time) from 1:15 – 3:15pm
Rocky Road: for children in reception to year 6: Thursdays (term time) from 6-7:15pm
Uturn: for children from year 6 to teenage: Fridays from 7:30 – 9pm
JAFFA: for teenagers: Fridays from 7:30 - 9pm
For further information please contact the Church Office: on 01243 855610
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WELCOME TO
ST NICHOLAS, MIDDLETON “The Church at the Heart of the Community”
Vicar: Fr William Marston (586348) [email protected]
OTHER ACTIVITIES: Youth Group (Term-time only) Thursdays 7.00 - 8.30pm (11-15 yr olds) Village Coffee Morning Thursdays 10.30a.m Coffee, tea & biscuits. A chance to make new friends.
Weekly Services Wednesdays: 8.00am • Thursdays: 10.00am
Sundays: 8.00am (said), 10.00am (hymns)First Sunday of the month only:
The 8.00am Service is from ‘The Book of Common Prayer’ (1662)
Many thanks to those who supported our Autumn Fayre in November. Your presence was much appreciated.
St. Nicholas, Middleton is committing itself to being an Eco Parish(details on website under “Events”)
A very Happy Christmas to all of youWe would love to welcome you on these occasions this Christmas:
Sunday 15th December: 5.00pm CELEBRATION CAROL SERVICE with carols, Biblical and other
seasonal Readings, followed by mulled wine and mince pies.Christmas Eve, Tuesday 24th December: 4.00pm CRIB SERVICE
with Father Christmas; 11.00pm CAROLS; then 11.30pm MIDNIGHT MASSChristmas Day, Wednesday 25th December: 8.00am HOLY COMMUNION
10.00am HOLY COMMUNION (with carols)
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n Plans for the revetment work were carried out using recycled breakwater timbers to prevent further damaging erosion to the banks. The banks behind the timbers were planted up with Evening Primrose, Foxgloves, Teazles and daffodils. In front of the revetments, coir rolls pre-planted with water loving plants were placed in position which over the summer have flourished enough to cover right up to the top of the timbers.
n Two interpretation boards were in place by the Spring and have been well received by locals and visitors alike. They are quite a feature on the green with one showing some of the flora and fauna to be found there and the other depicting the pond & green in days gone by.
n An additional seat, made from 100% recycled plastic milk bottles, has been placed overlooking the pond. Maintenance free it was a welcome acquisition and is very well used.
n A charming little floating duck house was made and donated in time for a female mallard to take up residence and hatch five ducklings. As soon as she moved out the moorhen moved in and successfully reared a couple of youngsters.
n An additional 2,500 bulbs were planted after the annual community leaf clearance and looked an absolute picture in the Spring.
n A very successful community fundraising morning was held on the Green in May. With plants, cakes and bric-a-brac stalls, a children’s quiz, a 50/50 game and steaming hot coffee and cake there was plenty to keep the crowds spending and socialising and is a must to be repeated again next year.
n Our tree surgeon carried our some more work for us with the aim of allowing a bit more light and late afternoon sunshine to the northern part of the green. Unfortunately this exposed a very old and rotten fence running along the north west boundary which with the landlords agreement had to be removed. Working with the landlord, plans are being made to replace it with a low native British hedge which will
ensure the peaceful ambiance of the pond and green is kept and provide berries and the like for birds and small mammals.
n A detailed assessment of the structural condition of the large Horse Chestnut that stands on the northern edge of the Green was carried out at the end of August. The tree which was damaged years ago by lightning was declared safe for the time being but deterioration within the upper part of the wound, means the tree will have to be subject to more frequent assessment of the decay in the stem in future. The next one will take place in three years time.
n Once again the pond dried out over the summer and the committee are desperate to increase the depth by removing the build up of silt. This should allow the pond to hold more water in times of prolonged rainfall for flood alleviation and hold the water for longer in the summer to allow the amphibians to complete their life-cycle in good time. We very much hope our application for funds from Operation Watershed, to enable this, will be approved.
n Our volunteer work parties have continued to be held every 4 weeks, more frequently when specific work is required, and this is now drawing in a number of additional volunteers from the community which is really great to see. On these occasions we are indebted to Don Faircloth for his guidance and leadership and for all the additional voluntary work he carries out cutting the grass, planting and clearing.
My thanks go to my fellow trustees for all their hard work and support, to Barry for taking over as Treasurer and Gillian for keeping our paperwork and the Charity website up to date.
Finally thanks must surely go to our local community who are so appreciative of the work being carried out and have donated to our charity so generously - don’t forget to check out Don’s Diaries in the Middleton News to keep up to date with our latest achievements and our next fund raising events.
Nicky Mills (Chair of the Trustees)
friEnds of middlEton-on-sEa pond and grEEn(Charity no: 1170594)
Chairman’s rEport for 2018/2019 It is my pleasure to report on another successful year in which a number of major projects
have been achieved, generously financed by grants and donations.
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Middleton Pond & Green Chairman’s Report 2018-2019
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friEnds of middlEton-on-sEa pond and grEEn (Charity no: 1170594) DON’s Diaries
!to hElp support thE friEnds of middlEton-on-sEa pond & grEEn Charity plEasE ComplEtE thE dEtails bElow.
I would like to make a one off donation to the Friends of Middleton-on-Sea Pond & Green Charity & enclose £ ORI will donate £ by bank transfer.Friends of Middleton-on-Sea Pond & Green Charity: TSB Sort code: 77-65-91, Account number 02338360 with reference - P&G donation.
GIFT AID IT! If you are a UK tax payer the Friends can claim back the tax you pay from HMRC. If this applies to you please sign this declaration and give your address details below.
By signing and dating this form I am confirming that I am a UK tax payer and want to Gift Aid this donation.
Signature Date:
Name: (Print)
(PLEASE COMPETE YOUR ADDRESS AND POST CODE AS REQUIRED BY HMRC)
Address
Post code
Completed forms and any cash or cheques (made payable to: The Friends of Middleton-on-Sea Pond & Green Charity), can be placed in an envelope and left with Barley’s Hardware store (opposite the Pond and Green).
NB: By completing this form you are agreeing that the above data is held in paper and electronic form by the Friends. It will not be shared with any other body, company or person unless required by law.
OUR POND IS NOW APOND AGAIN!!
Following the Autumn rains, water levels are rising and the duck house is floating again. Plants around the pond edge continue to flourish and the coir rolls proved an unmitigated success, softening the revetment work which in itself has halted the worrying erosion of the banks.
We have erected a brush wood fence on our western boundary with the shops, to replace the close boarded fence which had become an eyesore. This is a medium term structure, as we intend planting a country hedge against it which might take a couple of years to grow into a suitable screen. The Landlord of the shops has agreed to contribute to the cost of this work.
Our Spring bulb planting has reached year 3 now, and a further 1,000 crocus bulbs have been planted on the western edge of Sea Lane to match those previously planted on the eastern edge. In all, excess of 3,500 crocus bulbs have now been planted. In addition a further 500 English daffodils,
500 English bluebells, 500 snowdrops and 500 eranthis will be planted once the annual leaf clearance has taken place on Saturday morning 7th December. These are being grown on in pots at the moment.
From early December we intend lighting up a part of the Pond and Green area with Christmas lights, and there will be a Carol Service on the evening of Friday 13th December at 5pm. You are most welcome to join us.
Our four weekly work parties will continue through the winter cutting back seasonal plants, and planting more English native plants for next Summer.
We are open to any suggestions or indeed concerns, should you see us there. We appreciate your continued support both in vocal and monetary terms.
Many of you have made donations to our Charity in order that we are able to continue to improve your Pond and Green.
Your Trustees
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New Website/Changes to Household Waste Sites
From 1 December 2019 anyone using a West Sussex household waste recycling site (HWRS) will need to provide proof of residency in West Sussex. Access will be denied to the sites if proof of address is not shown or you live outside of West Sussex.
Acceptable forms of ID:
n Current driving licence (a photo card or paper licence will be accepted) - preferred option
n Council Tax bill - from the current Council Tax financial year
n Utility bill (gas, electric or water) - less than a year old
n TV licence less than a year old
n Letter from HMRC or the Home Office - less than a year old
Only original and printed paper copies are acceptable. Allowing the use of digital copies of documents was considered but it was felt that the potential issues, such as lack of internet connection, could result in traffic congestion.
http://www.recycleforwestsussex.org/recycling-sites/westhampnett/
Changes to the use ofHOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING SITES
The Parish Council are in the process of setting up a new dedicated website and we would like you to be part of it.
There is already some information within Middleton News that you have agreed to be used but we require permission for your details to be used on the new website
If this is of interest and you would like to be included please contact the Parish Clerk so that we can agree with you what information can be provided.
The new website is expected to be released early in the New Year.
TO LOCAL BUSINESSES, ORGANISATIONS, CLUBS & SOCIETIES
NEW PARISH COUNCIL WEBSITE
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Middleton Sports Club is an inclusive vibrant club in the heat of the community encouraging everyone to get involved in sport and fitness. We also have a lively events calendar and offer social membership.
Our Club is a lovely venue for parties, events, celebrations and meetings. We hold a wedding licence and would be delighted to host your special occasion.
MSC is a non-profit registered Community Amateur Sports Club (CACS) and we constantly strive to make Middleton Sports Club as fully accessible as possible for all the community. As a family friendly club, we continue to welcome and encourage our local Juniors of all abilities in to sport.
In addition to Tennis, Bowls, Cricket, Hockey, Boccia, Squash and Racketball our club features a fully equipped gym and a dance studio offering various classes.
The MSC bar is a lively space to catch up with friends and our restaurant is a popular venue for Friday evening meals, lunches Wednesday to Saturday and delicious Sunday lunches (booking advised).
MIDDLETONSPORTS CLUB
middlEton sports ClubA family friendly club with great sporting and social facilities
MIDDLETONSPORTS CLUB
If you are interested in becoming a member or would like to take at look at our function facilities, please do either pop into the club or call:
01243 583157
Information can also be found on our website: www.middletonsportsclub.co.uk
We look forward to seeing you soon.
MIDDLETON SPORTS CLUB CONTINUES TO BE A SUCCESSFUL AND VIBRANT MEMBERS’ CLUB SITUATED IN THE HEART OF MIDDLETON ON SEA.
Middleton Sports Club- a vibrant and inclusivemembers club for all.
01243 583157 | www.middletonsportsclub.co.uk3 Sea Lane Bognor Regis PO22 7RH | [email protected]
Join now from just a month£25Sports | Coaching | Gym | Restaurant | Bar | Weddings | Events | Disabled Access
Our driving ethos is to provide a welcoming, family-friendly club that encourages everyone to become involved, whatever their sporting preference or ability.
We offer a wide range of sporting opportunities to all age groups.Our leisure and events facilities will give your social life an active boost.
Contact us today to join in the fun!
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Winter 2019 Middleton News
Middleton Sports Club - A Family Friendly Club
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