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ProgressAWARD WINNING NEWSLETTER Summer 2013 Edition

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Dear friends, I am delightedto represent you as TownMayor once again,especially in a year whenthere is so much changeand excitement in the air.As I write we are still waitingfor details about thedevelopment of our ‘Stageby the Sea’ project. Themodernisation of the town’sbandstand that willcomplement the sea frontas an iconic design and

which will provide a performing centre for musicalgroups and other players, it will also act as a shelterwhen not in use.In my first week of Office I had the pleasure of raising

the Blue Flag (the international award forbeaches) on our seafront. Littlehampton wasone of only 55 beaches nationally to havereceived the coveted award proving that wehave a clean and safe asset for all to enjoy.

My charity for the duration of my term of office isHearing Dogs for the Deaf - a national charity andcentre of excellence in training dogs to alert deafpeople to important sounds and danger signals. It ismy hope that we can raise enough money to buy andtrain a dog which when fully trained will help improvethe life of a Littlehampton resident.I have some events planned already including a 10k‘Jog for a Dog’ event on the seafront supported byMorrisons, and a demonstration from the HearingDogs team and a Family Fun Weekend sponsored byTesco. Details of the events will be published on theTown’s notice boards. And rest assured that I will beselling my yummy homemade Jam, cakes andchocolate brownies at various events. Please forman orderly queue!With warm regards, Joyce (Cllr Joyce Bowyer)

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THE 2012 OLYMPICS might be behind us buthere in Littlehampton we are once againpreparing to honour local sports stars asLittlehampton Town Council and the LittlehamptonSports Forum launch the 2013 Sports Awards.CONTINUES ON PAGE 2

Getting underwayin ceremonial stylethis summer’sterrific season ofevents kicks off withArmed Forces Day.Including the bill-topping visual feastof a Spitfire displayand a BBMFHurricane flypast,prepare to beamazed! This will befollowed by a fun andexciting Wick Weekincluding a dazzlinglaunch party. On theright track, the 150thanniversary of theTown’s railwaystation will celebratethe golden age ofsteam with a staticlocomotive‘Fenchurch’ in theHigh Street. Theannual Town Show& Family Fun Daywith all itsspectacularattractions willround off a busyprogramme – seeevents page forfull details! �

FULL STEAMAHEAD FORASUMMEROF FUN!

MAYOR’S MESSAGE

Our Town’s Twins

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NOMINATE NOW!DESIGNED TO RECOGNISE THE ACHIEVEMENTSof the Town’s sportspeople, as well as those who give up their time towork with sports teams and organisations locally, the awards are nowin their 8th year. Having grown significantly since their inception,Councillors are urging residents to nominate.

Whether your nominee has excelled at local, national or eveninternational level, all entries will be considered. The closing date is13 September, with winners announced at an exclusive awardsceremony on 8 October at the Coco Lounge, the event’sprincipal sponsor.

Named Sportsperson of the Year in 2012 runner and triathlete JamesBellward told Progress that winning the title as well as two financialawards has helped him to develop his sporting prowess.

“I have received two £250.00 awards from the Sports Forum,” saidJames. “The Sports Forum initiatives have played a significant part inmy achieving elite status. It has helped to accelerate myachievements and has alleviated a lot of financial pressure, leavingme to concentrate on training.”

For a list of all the categories and to nominate from the 1st July visitwww.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk

A postal entry form is available from the Town Council offices. �

PART OF A THREE-WAY TWINNING LTC is proud of the Town’s relationship with Chennevieres-sur-Marne, a pleasant suburb of Paris on the banks of the river Marne, and with Durmersheim, located close to the Rhine and theBlack Forest, between Karlsruhe and Baden-Baden in south West Germany. And with 2013 marking the 25th anniversary ofour twinning with Durmersheim, it seemed like a good time to fly some facts as well as flags. For instance, did you know that:Twinning is not just for the benefit of Councillors. Town twinning began after the last war as a way of getting ordinary familiesand individuals to visit, particularly near neighbour countries, and stay with similar families or individuals in their own homes.This would help mutual understanding of each other’s cultures and way of life.

None of the twinning visits that take place are paid for by the Council. Most of the visitors arejust ordinary citizens who have joined the Twinning Association, paid for their own returncoach fare, and then enjoyed great hospitality.There is usually a visit arranged to a local place of interest (castle, winery, abbey, Folk Festivaletc), and a gathering of all the participants for a celebration, as well as shoppingopportunities! We fund raise in Littlehampton to support reciprocal entertainment over here.Various clubs and societies have been, or are still, involved with exchange visits, including theEdwin James Choir, The Littlehampton Academy steel band, football and swimming clubs.You don’t need to be fluent in French or German. Most people speak a little English and, withthe help of a little mime, communication is surprisingly easy!Dr James Walsh, President of the Twinning Association said: “Some people and families havemade long-standing friendships, and we have even had one marriage through the twinning.It is open to anyone of any age to join the Twinning Association, and to join in the exchangevisits. The only stipulation is to be able host your opposite number in your own home over aweekend once a year.Try it; it is good fun too!” For details please contact the Chairman David Twinn on07776 253055. �

were announced at the Annual TownMeeting on 25th April with severalspecial people acknowledged fortheir good deeds and kind hearts.

Mike Cullern was recognised forhis work as Chairman of theLittlehampton Town Ward & DistrictNeighbourhood Watch Association,while Mrs V Edwards was honouredfor her 25-year Chairmanship of theLittlehampton Mixed Bunch. The finalIndividual Town Merit was awarded toGary Silverson, Group Scout Leaderof the 5th Littlehampton Sea Scouts,who has given over 30 years toteaching young people boating andscouting skills.

In the group awards TheLittlehampton Academy AdvancedSteel Band took a trophy to mark aphenomenally successful year, whichincluded a sell-out performance atThe Royal Albert Hall. Last but by nomeans least; the final award of thenight went to the volunteers who runa vital community resource:The Wick Information Centre. �

On Your Marks

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INDIVIDUAL:Mike Cullern

INDIVIDUAL:Mrs V Edwards

INDIVIDUAL:Gary Silverson

GROUP: Littlehampton Academy Steel Band

GROUP: Wick Information Centre volunteers

Our Town’s Twins

Littlehampton No.12 BusHop on the No.12 bus, a service subsidised byLittlehampton Town Council. Buses run Mondayto Saturday, mostly every hour. Visit the ManorHouse to pick up a detailed copy of the timetable.

Rustington, Sainsbury’sRustington Shops, The StreetLittlehampton, Sea Road, Mewsbrook ParkLittlehampton, Anchor SpringsWick, Courtwick Road, The CrosswaysLittlehampton, Tesco

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© MIKE NORTHEAST:The Littlehampton Academy Steel Bandplaying at Notre Dame, flyingthe Littlehampton flag internationally

THE ANNUAL LTC MERIT AWARDS

Twinning Association members with the LittlehamptonAcademy Steel Band and Edwin James Festival Choiroutside the Durmersheim Town Hall.

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SummerFunLittlehamptonStyle!

RiverFerry&HarbourToursA chance to take a trip across to the scenic West Beach. The Shuttleservice runs every weekend and daily during the school holidays.Visit www.visitlittlehampton.co.uk for opening hours.

BBQ UnitsLocated in the West Green picnic area on the seafront, handy BBQunits are available free of charge to those for whom to grill is a thrill!The equipment offers users a safe stand to place disposable BBQtrays, as well as a fire retardant bin to dispose of the tray after use.

PLUS!

September

Littlehampton Carnival6th July - various locations around the townThis year’s theme is Caribbean and Mardi Gras, avibrant procession of colourful floats, bands andperformers, plus a fun fair.

I Love Littlehampton Arts Trail20th to 27th July -various Town locationsShowcasing the work oftalented local artists.

WickWeek27th July to 3rd August - various Wick locationsMusic, sport, food, entertainment and fun are allguaranteed! A record 50 activities for all ages. A realpartnership success involving LTC, Wick InformationCentre, Wick Traders Association, Arun CommunityChurch, The Keystone Centre, Inspire Leisure, TheLittlehampton Academy, Arun District Council and Age UKWest Sussex. The celebrations will launch with a free familyfun event at Heo Green on Saturday 27th JULY 2-5pm.The event, sponsored by Tesco Littlehampton, will includea barbecue (payable), bouncy castles, a petting farm, liveperformances, a smoothie bike and much more.For details programmes will be available and are atwww.wickweek.org or visit www.facebook.com/wickweek

Get Crafty!: 1 Kings & QueensWednesday 31st JulyA right Royal treasure hunt for all the family atMewsbrook Park. Contact the Museum Team on01903 731800 to find out more.

WHAT’S ON

JuneBoat Jumble16th June - Caffyns Field, Beach RoadBuying a boat, chandlery or fishing tackle? A greatcatch is guaranteed at this boat not boot sale!

LittlehamptonArmed Forces Day29th June - 10.30am to 5pmSeafront Greens and Harbour ParkAction packed, free of charge and commencing withthe now traditional Parade and Drumhead service, thisspecial day offers activities and attractions for all thefamily. As well as a Spitfire display and BBMFHurricane flypast, show-stoppers include anawesome motorbike stunt display by the IMPS team,the chance to ride on an armoured fighting vehicle(FV432), arena displays and themed exhibits. Alsopresent will be Uniformed Groups and Servicecharities, who will host stalls at the on-site charity fair.

Waterfront Festival23rd JuneA free day of action and activities in and around theriver and the waterfront organised by the LittlehamptonHarbour Board: www.littlehampton.org.uk

Town Show & Family Fun Day14th September 12 to 4.30pm Rosemead Open Space (off East Street)The jewel in the Town’s crown, a phenomenal day of live performances, a horticultural show, communitystalls, children’s activities, bingo and a pet farm are just some of the ingredients for the 2013 extravaganza!Topped off with a world class Tribute Show!

August

EVENTS

Museum EXHIBITIONS

Schools’ ArtSaturday 18th May - Friday 5th JulyThe hugely popular annual Schools’ Art exhibition returnsfor a 10th year. Artwork created by local schoolchildrenwill have a railway theme.

That’s Life!Wednesday 15th May to Friday 5th JulyA selection of life drawings by retired Graphic Designer,Richard Lee. Richard’s fresh and and spontaneous stylebrings an artist’s studio feel to the exhibition.

Snapshots of SummerWednesday 10th July to Friday 6th SeptemberA fun and colourful exhibition looking at Littlehampton insummertime, through old photographs and postcards.

Littlehampton 150Saturday 13th July to Friday 6th SeptemberA fun and interactive exhibition celebrating the 150thanniversary of Littlehampton Railway Station which firstopened in 1863. This display will feature archive images,film, costume and artefacts from the Museum's collection.

Littlehampton Open ‘Harvest’Saturday 14th September toFriday 1st NovemberThe 2nd Littlehampton Museum OPEN art exhibitionbegins in September with a ‘Harvest’ theme. Following onfrom the success of the first OPEN in 2012, this year’sdisplay promises to be bigger and better, with both theHearne and Community Galleries being devoted to theshow. We are again inviting artists from all over theSussex area, both amateurs and professionals, to submitwork based on the theme ‘Harvest’.

See July and August for the Museum’sGet Crafty session dates.

SouthfieldsJubileeCentreFrom dance and sports to clothes sales and social clubs,for full details of what’s on when visit the Town Council’swebsite:www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk

Project82Youth Club Evening Sessions 50p10-13 years: Mondays & Tuesdays 6-8pm14-18 years: Wednesdays & Thursdays 7-9pmInfo Shop Afternoon Session Free10-25 years: Wednesdays 3.30-5.30pmProject 82 @ Southfields Free11-18 years: Tuesday 7-9pm

Project 82 is at 82 Wick Street BN17 7JSCall 01903 739250 Twitter @Project_82email project82@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk

July

Sandcastle Competition15th August - East BeachJoin the Town Council and Spirit FM for thistraditional and always popular seaside event for3 to 11 year olds. Prizes include ride tickets andmoney off vouchers for local attractions.

SPACEWEEK19th to 23rd AugustThe annual SPACE (Sports and the Arts CommunityEvent) scheme offers FREE lively sports and artssessions for children aged 8-17 years old and livingin the BN17 postcode. Booking opens from 1 July.

LittlehamptonRailway Station 150thAnniversary31st August 11am to 4pmTown CentreCelebrate the Golden Age of Steam. Activitiesand exhibits throughout the day including avintage children’s ride, a static steam locoFenchurch from Bluebell Railway and modelrailway clubs. Contact the Town Council if youhave photographs or interesting railwaymemorabilia or want to bring a stall to the event?

Get Crafty!: 2 Raising the ColoursWednesday 14th AugustChildren’s workshops creating their own Royalcolours. Booking essential - contact the MuseumTeam: 01903 731800.

Get Crafty!: 3 Battle RoyaleThursday 29th AugustLearn about the art of ancient warfare atSouthfields Jubilee Centre. Booking essential -contact the Museum Team: 01903 731800.

Against the backdropof one of the mostbeautiful blue flagbeaches in the countryLittlehampton’s SummerFun schedule isjam-packed and action-filled, with events to suitall tastes and purses.

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INTRODUCING...

I used to go to the Council meetings, raising issuesof local concern. When nothing seemed to happen Idecided that moaning was getting me nowhere andthat I needed to get myself elected if I wanted tochange things.

The people of Littlehampton. Being born here I've hadthe privilege of knowing some great characters andfamilies; going to school with them, using thesame cafes and shops and lifting a pint in the pubs,(when we had some) – I've grown up amongst themand loved every minute.

Making sure that developers pay their wayand provide us with the infrastructure improvementswe need and want. Whether it be the Lyminsterby-pass, facilities for our young people, new medicalcentres, or just that pelican crossing we've beenwaiting so long for.

I collectLittlehampton souvenir crested china and enjoy goingto punk rock gigs.

Party politics are putbefore the needs of local people. Fortunately thishappens less and less now. If you are elected to localgovernment then you are there to represent thepeople, not to wave a political flag.

Silent Comedies,Laurel and Hardy, Shrek, Life of Brian - basicallyanything that makes me laugh.

CharlesDarwin and Neill Kinnock, both great reformers intheir own fields and influential in their beliefs.

Don't just sit there andmoan. If you are capable, get off your backsideand do it. �

Cllr Jill Long the Chair of Littlehampton’s Planning & TransportationCommittee would like to thank residents very much for all theircomments on the Littlehampton Draft Neighbourhood Plan. Thesehave been very helpful and the Committee has made somechanges to the Plan to ensure that the public’s views are reflected.The final draft, called the ‘pre-submission plan’, will be publishedon the 5th June followed by a statutory consultation period of sixweeks (concluding on 17th July).

Cllr Long will welcome any further comments during that period.Please visit the Town Council website from the 5th June to see the‘pre-submission’ plan at www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk/neighbourhoodplan. Hard copies can be obtained from the LTCoffices. There will also be a drop-in session at the Town Council inthe Millennium Chamber on Wednesday 10th July between10.00am and 7.00pm.

Any representation on the pre-submission plan should besubmitted: by post to The Town Clerk, Littlehampton TownCouncil, Manor House, Church Street, Littlehampton BN175EW by email to the Clerk at lnp@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk �

Honouring the fantastic work of young peopleacross our District, five of the young leaders atLittlehampton’s Young People’s centre Project 82were runners up in the group category. The fab five,Chelsea Saunderson (16), Cassy Brown (16),Maddie Galea (16), Bradley Squire (17) and AaronNeale (13), collectively notched up over 250 hours ofvolunteering at P82 last year.Dedicated young people who recognise the value ofcontributing to their local community as well as to thecentre at which they all attend as senior members,they worked hard to come up with and facilitate newideas for each session. Having overcome some kindof personal challenge, each of the youngsters hasdisplayed strength of character, with all of them goingon to become positive role models for their peers.Aaron Neale was also nominated as an individual inthe 11-13 year old category. Attending sessions sinceJuly 2012 Aaron quickly became very popular withthe young people and staff. Also the youngestmember of the young leader’s team at Project 82,Aaron has suffered the sad loss of both his motherand his grandmother in the past year, making hisachievement especially poignant. �

THE TOWN COUNCIL’S AMENITY TEAM(THE A-TEAM) HAVE MOVED TO A NEW HOME ONTHE LINESIDE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE IN WICK.Caring for the Town’s allotments and roundabouts, as wellas taking charge of graffiti removal, the maintenance of theCouncil’s buildings and a host of other tasks, thelong-awaited move follows many years at The DairyCommunity Centre site.Previously all plants and equipment had been stored in avariety of sheds and outdoor spaces, but now the A-Teamhas all the tools of their trade under one roof.Also benefitting from a new Tipper (to replace an oldvehicle that has done sterling work across the years),the new vehicle will enable the A-Team to maximise onefficiency, as well as being able to provide maintenancesupport on the five allotment sites. �

LAST CHANCE to enter LTC’s gardenand allotments competition 2013How does your garden grow? If the answer to that question is ‘verynicely, thank you,’ perhaps you should get a wriggle on and enter yourself– or a neighbour – before the nomination process closes on 28 June.Aiming to promote civic pride and recognise the achievements of localgardeners who enhance the community and make the town moreattractive, nominees must reside within the BN17 postcode. Prizes will beawarded in eleven categories and winners will receive vouchers fromprincipal sponsor, Ferring Nurseries. Entry forms available from the LTC’soffices, Ferring Nurseries and online at www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk �

Reporting for DutyThe Town Council’s ANNUALREPORT has now been publishedand is available to read on-line.Also go online for details and datesof COUNCIL MEETINGS. Comealong and have your say!www.littlehampton-tc.gov.ukpictured: the Manor House

All Good in the HoodNEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN UPDATE

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THANKS TO A GIFT FROM NEW-IN-TOWN SUPERMARKET MORRISONS, the future of Wick Information Centre(WIC) is on a firmer footing, certainly for the next few years.Given £80,000 by the supermarket, to be paid as a service agreement by Littlehampton Town Council in equalamounts over a period of 5 years, the money will be used to ensure the long-term viability of the Centre and itsservices, reinforcing its vital role within the community.Run by 11 volunteers and a manager supported by All Saints Church and funded from a range of sponsors,WIC provides free, impartial support and a signposting service to everybody regardless of race, gender,disability, sexual orientation or nationality. The terms of the service agreement will also see the Centre providinga facilitating and administrative role in The Wick Village Traders Association, public internet access, a venue forother agencies to run outreach services and office services to the general public.“We are very grateful for the money contributed by Morrisons as this will enable the WIC to carry on and expandour services to the Community. Above all to the best of our abilities” said WIC Manager Julie Roby. �

Town’s Youth Leadersare Recognised

A Really ‘Super’ Market HelpsWIC

PROUD OF THE TOWN’S YOUTH SERVICES at the best of times, Councillors were especially delighted to seeseveral Littlehampton youngsters receiving awards at Inspire Leisure’s annual Youth Community Awards in March.

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:Cassy Brown, Maddie Galea,Chelsea Saunderson and Aaron Neale.

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Hurry up theGarden Path...

Meet Councillor MikeNortheast. Mike isLabour Councillor forHam Ward and hasbeen for more than22 years.