Ashington Village Newsletter
August 2006 www.ashington.net and www.ashingtonvision.org.uk
FREE NEWS LETTER
Working as a Team for the good of the whole of the community
Carnival and Festival Day Saturday 19th August / Village Survey Consultation 25th July
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PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS are normally held on the first Thursday of each month at 7.45pm in the Methodist Church London Road. Our Parish Clerk is Karen Dare Honeysuckle House London Road Ashington RH20 3JR Tel 893740 karendare@tiscali.co.uk
Parish Council meeting of the 8th June 2006
Planning Applications
Discussed at Planning Committee 17th May 2006
DC/06/1099 Applegarth and Oaktree Cottages Billingshurst Road 12x 2 bed flats 3 x 3 bed terraced houses and 4 x 4/5 detached houses (PC Objected ) DC/06/1100 Applegarth and Oaktree Cottages Billingshurst Road 15 X 2 Bed flats , 3 x 3 bed terraces houses and 4 x 4/5 bed detached houses (PC Objected)
Planning Committee 24th May 2006
DC/06/1340 Erection of one residential dwelling (bungalow) with parking and access .land adjacent to FourAcres Rectory Lane (PC Approved)
DC/06/1247 Sussex Caravan Centre..extension to existing building to create a 4 bay service area(PC (Approved)
Full Council
DC/06/1335 2 Storey side extension Stone Barn London Road (PC Objected)
HDC APPROVALS
DC/06/0795 Swan Cottage London Road 1st floor side extension and detached garage
DC/06/0744 The Lawns bungalow London Road Renewal of unimplemented planning application AS/19/01 for single and two storey extensions
DC/06/0639 one illuminated free standing sign The Red Lion London Road
DC/06/0667 Bentley House Wiston Business Park ..Extension to factory
DC/05/2906 27 Rectory Close ..surgery to beech tree.
DC/06/0557 17 Hillcrest Drive ..single storey rear extension at 17 Hillcrest Drive and pitched roof to garages (16 and 17)
DC/06/0112 17 Covertmead surgery to one oak tree
Refusals by HDC
DC/06/0747 Unit 1 Wiston Business Park retention of one free standing and 3 fascia signs
Appeals
DC/06/2234 Change of use Dongara London Road to pharmacy ---dismissed
Public Access Defibrillator
Money raised for “Public Access Defibrillator” to be available in The Red Lion with eight staff trained, thanks to the Red Lion, Ashington Short Mat Bowls Club , Independent Women of Ashington and the Parish Council. Expanding our 1st Response Team was top of your wishes in the recent Village Survey and the efforts of the above have enabled that progress to continue.
Want a Tradesman
For a plumber etc look in the Parish Magazine or call “First Check Point on 01903 771023
Summer Play scheme
In the Community Centre Foster Lane
Mons , Tues and Weds 9.30am to 2.30pm w/c 31st July, 7th,14th and 21st August 2006
Ashington Methodist Church
Services Sundays at 10.30am.
The Parish Church (end of Church Lane) Services every Sunday at 10.45 am:
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.Ashington Residents Association
Next meeting (after the 12th July) is Wednesday 11th of October 2006 at 8pm. There will be a top speaker plus a speaker from “Chanctonbury Landfill Action Group” against Rock Common being used for landfill.
New Residents “Welcome Packs”
If you have just moved into Ashington
Please call 892327 for a “Welcome Pack”
full of essential information which will
help you settle into our community.
.Speed Indicator Device (SID)
Volunteers now trained and device available and in use. Drivers who use excess speed over the 30mph limit with the Village or over the 40mph limit on the Billingshurst Road can be reported to the police.
Carnival and Festival Day
Saturday 19th August 2006
Large Village Day , starting with large carnival at 1.30pm, leaving the top roundabout north of Ashington , ending at the recreation ground, Church Lane. On the show ground will be arena events, funfair, fundog show, car showand a car boot sale, lots of stalls, sideshows and refreshments. In the Community Centre there will be a “Flower Show”. The day goes on until 11.45pm with a live band called “Creative Covers” and a fantastic firework display, , funfair , bar and refreshments. For details call Margaret 892633
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2lb jam jars or large coffee jars wanted for pickling onions etc for the Xmas Fayre Call 892633
Calor 10th Anniversary Award Village of the Year If you get this before 15th please come
Ashington won for the whole of southern England and are finalists along with six other villages from other regions of England , Wales and Scotland. The National final judging took /will take place on Saturday 15th July. A huge thank you to all who took / are taking part and supported. Result known 19th September 2006 .
Village Survey 2006 Consultation /Exhibition new Parish Plan
We We wish to form a Consultation Group to go
through the comments and agree a final
Parish Plan. To this end we are holding a meeting
for residents on Tuesday 25th July at 7.30pm-9.30pm
in the Methodist Hall London Road. Following the consultation we will have a stand on Festival day and
hold a “public exhibition” on Sat 9th September at
the Methodist Hall 10am to 4 pm. All residents are
invited Copies of the final parish plan will be delivered to
every household
Chemists in Ashington
Village Survey ..many wanted a chemist in the Village.The NHS has agreed that the Village can have a chemists by dismissing appeals from Storrington pharmacists. It is just a matter of finding the right building and a pharmacist willing to purchase or rent. Naturally we have advised potential developers of commercial premises of your needs and provided info on a possible pharmacist..
Parish Council meeting 6th July 2006
HDC Approvals
DC/06/0927 Staddlestones Billingshurst Road – erection of attached garage DC/06/0987 Tollgate Cottage, London Road – conservatory, front and side canopy and conversion of 2 single garage doors to 1 double garage door DC/06/0900 19 Turnpike Way – single storey front extension incorporating porch
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Neighbourhood Wardens
How to contact them Office 891543
Darryn Mobile 07764146368
Current temporary cover for second Warden Mark Williams 07764146367
Dial 999 immediately if you are witnessing an incident. or see or hear anyone / anything suspicious
Police Community Support Officer Neville Warner 0845 60 70 999 Voice mail 19459
Lunch Club All Welcome
Our lunch Club is for all who like good company , good food and a chat .. Held from 12noon on the last Wednesday of each month at the Methodist Hall with free transport provided if required..A good two course meal with great friends. Just call Ruth or Tony Powell on 893954
Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005-- (became the law 6th April 2006)
. BT are now inclined to remove posters from their telegraph poles.In response to concerns about “dog fouling” in the recent “Village Survey”, the Parish Council will be sending someone on the required training course to enable enforcement and “fixed penalty notices”(£75) to be issued. This will be in proved cases of dog fouling, graffiti, fly posting , dropping of litter and abandoned cars Another of your “Village Survey” requests being met. As far as "fly posting " is concerned why not consider other ways of advertising, mostly for free. Village Noticeboards ,there are 5 (give me your posters, A5 or A4 please)Silverlea London Road
Provide and use your own noticeboard within the boundary of your premises, via the "Village Newsletter " copy to me please in advance as issue is bi -monthly or via the "Parish Magazine " to Neville Clark Spindrift Timberlea Close (893336) Neville Clark ,e mail nev@hisite.co.uk by the 10th of each month prior to next issue..Your own Newsletter..via electronic info sign ..send me short wording of event etc e mail johnberry@onetel.com
via West Sussex County Times or Worthing Herald Communty News and Parish Pump, send to me at least two weeks in advance and I will endeavour to get printed .Via E mail Group.. send to me in advance and I will send round three e mail groups
Via Village Website at www.ashington.net
Leaflet / Flyers hand delivered
Recycling
No need to put the wrong bin out on the wrong day.Online personalised refuse & recycling calendar:now available on HDC website www.horsham.gov.uk then go to “recycling”and put in your house name / number and postcode.
South Down’s Best 2006
Many congratulations to our 1st Responders for winning Horsham District Council’s / West Sussex County Times, South Down’s “Best Organisation”. They play a vital and important role and deserve our support.Can you help within admin/ fund raising ? Call Mike lade 892257
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Report from Chairman of Development Issues and Amenities Committee
Top of the issues in the recent Village Survey as to what residents do not like about our Village was road noise from the A24 by pass.. Some people are having difficulty selling their homes due to the traffic noise.Installation of a quieter road surface is 3 years way , sound proof fencing is required on the whole of the A24 western boundary including on the southern flyover.16 letters of complaint have already been written by residents.Please give your support and write to to Vince Tipper WSCC Highways, Southern Area Office, Clapham,WORTHING West Sussex BN13 3UR demanding that something be done about the noise from the A24 affecting the quality of life of residents of Ashington, particularly those living to the south and east side of the village, although most are affected to some degree. It also requires residents to copy their letters to our Member of Parliament , Nick Herbert House of Commons . London SW1A OAA or e mail nick@nickherbert.com Please ask WSCC Highways to draw forward the maintenance of the road and provide the quieter surface.
Warminghurst Close Play Area and western tree boundary (north end ) handed over to Parish Council for maintenance
Mill Lane entrance and northside footpath
The PC has got WSCC to investigate historical section 38 agreements as to the responsibility for maintenance of the entrance to Mill Lane (north fork) and the footpath on the northern side running to the Social Club car park.
CCTV at the Parish Church
CCCTV installed on the tower of Parish Church to cover church graveyard and frontages of Scout Hall, Sports Pavilion and Youth Club.
Parking / Yellow lines/ Bus Bay
Current No parking and parking restriction
double and single yellow lines are being enforced by HDC Traffic Wardens under their “Local Authority Parking Enforcement “ powers. Parking restrictions to be imposed in bus bay outside of “Village Flair”to allow safer alighting and boarding of buses and coaches.”Give Way” lines to be painted at exit from spur road of The Sands (ie leading from Viney Close)
Ashington Neighbourhood Watch
To join NHW FREE call Alan Child 892341
If you see or hear anything or anyone suspicious or witness anyone breaking the law then Dial 999 and then advise our Neighbourhood Wardens IF YOU DO NOT REPORT IT,THEN IN THE EYES OF THE POLICE IT DID NOT HAPPEN.
Ashington Table Tennis Club meets every Monday at the Community Centre from 8.00 pm to 9.30 pm.
Learn to Line Dance with Starliners
A fun way to exercise and meet new friends. Complete beginners Mondays 7.00---8.0pm- £2.50 Improver class 8.0pm -9.30 pm £3.50 per session Whole evening £4.50 Ashington Scout Hall Church Lane Everyone welcome , no experience or partner needed . Contact 892724
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Ashington Ramblers
The Ramblers meet at 10am every second Monday of the month at the Red Lion. They share cars to start of each walk, generally about 5 miles ,in a leisurely fashion.See noticeboards for list of walks arranged.
For information and to join call Joan 892998
Ashington Poetry for pleasure and Recorded Music Appreciation Society
For information and to join See noticeboards Call Joan 892998
The Ashington Singers
Anyone who enjoys singing and being with like-minded people are welcome. We meet on Monday evenings at 8.To join call Beryl Hardie. 892349.
Ashington Craft Club -.
We meet on the first Monday in the month at 2.00.p.m. in the Ashington Methodist Church Hall. To join call Beryl Hardie 892349.
Independent Women of Ashington
I.W.A (Independent Women of Ashington) A friendly ladies' group raising funds for Chestnut Tree House..Why not join them? Contact Annette 893601 Joan 892998 Beryl 892349
Steyning Area Dial a Ride service
Midhurst Demand Response Center on 01730 815518. for information
Storrington Area Help Scheme
This scheme covers Ashington and is for residents without transport who have medical appointments. Contact no 01903 742124 9.30am- 12noon Mon - Friday. A realistic contribution is requested
Ashington Local History Group
The group will meet every two months at the Methodist Hall To join call Daphne or Brian Norton on 892316 All welcome
Guide dogs for the Blind
Please continue to collect used postage stamps and give to Eric Meeten 6 The Sands to funds for Guide Dogs for the Blind.
1st Ashington Scouts
If you are interested in joining an active and fun group of young people and adults look no further. The 1st Ashington Scouts need extra people, both leaders and helpers. No previous Scouting experience is required. We have weekly sessions of beavers,cubs and scouts sections covering the ages of 6 to 14. For anyone interested in becoming a warranted Scout leader, there is a complete training programme available organised by the Scout Association. This training is always tailored to individual needs, requirements and availability. Apart from leaders running our regular sessions, we are also looking for help on the fundraising side and building maintenance.
If you would like to get involved with the 1st Ashington Scout Group or want more information, please give Erik a call on 01903-892 508.
Basket ball
Would any young people like to play basketball. We have the facilities and coaching can be arranged. Interested ?Let me know 892327
“After School Clubs”. Enquiries of our wonderful C of E school reveal that separately each day there are from 3.05pm to 4.15pm clubs …Netball. Cricket. Multi sports ,Pottery and French The Govt has an “Extended Schools “ agenda seeking to have schools open from 8am to 6pm and possibly providing meals , yet when parents were asked if they required such , only 4 were interested. If parents really need “after school care” , then our school can provide a list of qualified and vetted names.
If there was enough interest, there are also private companies who run “After School Clubs” for a fee, and these could be held in premises where there are cooking facilities ie Community Centre, Ashington Scout Hall or Methodist Church hall So it looks as if there is no real need, but if enough people do show an interest the possibilities are there.
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Ashington Ladies Group
Meet at the Methodist Hall London Road alternate Thursdays at 8pm. Evening speakers always needed . they love to hear about hobbies,unusual jobs, favourite charities etc and they pay .Contact Yvonne 892355 or Di 893156
Junior Neighbourhood Wardens
Young people who help on some weekends with the conservation of our natural environment and in keeping various areas clean and tidy . They have treats afterwards. Trips out .FREE uniform which includes a fleece, baseball cap, T shirt and high visibility jackets. Young People between the ages of 9 and 13 years of age who would like to join should with their parents call Neighbourhood Warden Mobile Darryn Mobile 07764146368 Kevin Parker Mobile 07764146367
Carousel Coffee Morning
Why not attend for a coffee (or tea) and a chat Tuesday mornings from 9.30am small room Methodist Hall Call Marjorie 892057
Meeting Point for Mothers and young children
Methodist Hall Tuesday mornings 9.30 to 11.0am
Community Support Scheme
The churches in Ashington (the Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul and the Methodist Church) offer help to those in real need. Be it Odd jobs in the garden..Odd jobs in the home..Shopping..A lift by car for an appointment..just someone to talk to…Call Bruce Wallace 892466
Ashington Tinytots
In new Community Centre.For babies and toddlers to pre school age. Make new friends for you and your child. Play,activities,crafts, parties and outings. Weekly meetings from 9.15am to 11am every Thursday Admission 75p (under 10 months free)Refreshments included...Call Jean 892053
Ashington Short Mat Bowls Club roll up every Tuesday and Thursday evening at Ashington Community Centre. New members of all ages welcome. To join Contact Bob Penfold 892840"
Ashington Social Club Tel 892524
Leisure Connect
Ashington C of E School
Organic Vegetables –Veggie Box Scheme
From Willow Nursery Barnham 01243 552852 Local “drop off point” Greta Meeten 11 Mill Lane 893113
Fitness for Life…
Living life to the full!
Ever thought of Personal training?
Why not try a session to help you
with motivation, direction and getting
back on track? All sessions are planned
and developed to your specific needs,
whether they be weight loss, toning,
core strength, increasing fitness levels or
training for an event. Session at affordable
rates, doing one a week to one a month
the choice is yours.Do you want a class that will burn fat, tone and help with weight loss? Well Power Circuits is the answer, held on Sunday Evenings 8 – 9pm at 1st Ashington Scout HQ. For more information on community classes and One to One Personal training sessions call me on:01903-892811…07941078091
lorraine.hannah@dsl.pipex.com
Skatepark
We have been successful in gaining a grant for a halfpipe to be added to our skatepark. Thanks to the Parish Council ,Viridor Landfill Tax Credits, Howard Tingley Community Centre and Darryn Neighbourhood Warden. Just awaiting completion of the paperwork and the order will be made