Apr 04

Rushfields delivery Service

Top engineer Ian converting Percy the pie van to help deliver extra fruit and veg boxes to vulnerable customers, it will be out on the road next week

The Farm shop is open and trading as normal, if you would like a delivery of food then please see the options below:

Farm Shop delivery

Since the coronavirus has made us close the doors of the garden centre, we are running a delivery service from the Farm Shop. 

For this week (March 30 – April 5) we have four options:

  1. Veg Box: contains a selection of vegetables, we try to vary the items from week to week, depending upon market availability. The cost of the box is £15
  2. Fruit box: with a mix of apples, satsuma’s, pears, bananas, grapes etc. Again, we do our best to vary from week to week. The cost of this box is £10
  3. Dairy selection: contains a small loaf of bread (brown or white), 1ltr milk, 6 eggs, and approx. 250 grams of cheese (a mild cheddar). The cost of this box is £8
  4. Selection of the Butchery: our butcher Paul said he is ready to go, so if you would like any meat, sausages, bacon, mince etc. just add that to your order. The price differs per item.

    Due to the overwhelming response, we aren’t able to guarantee a delivery time or day, we have more than one van going around, so we should be able to cover a wide deliver area on the same day. If you are not in, we can’t come back on the same day, you’ll have to wait until we deliver in your area again. We hope that this will meet some of your needs during these difficult times.

    For up to date information go to https://www.rushfields.com/farm-shop

Apr 04

South Downs National Park Delivery Map

The South Downs National Park has created a new interactive map to help you search & find suppliers, deliveries and support local to where you live.

The map also has details for community support groups who can help those isolating.

 

Click Here for details

Apr 03

Parish Council Meetings and the Annual Parish Meeting

Due to the Coronavirus and social distancing, the regulations for Parish councils have been changed so that until 7 May 2021, Parish Council Meetings can be help remotely. The Annual Parish Meeting has been cancelled this year and the Chair can continue to next May, although councils may elect a chairman at an earlier meeting should they wish to.

 

Full details on how you can attend the May meeting (listen in and view only) will be announced nearer the time.

 

Colin Warburton

Clerk to the council

 

 

Apr 03

Asda Volunteer shopping card

Asda’s have launched a dedicated volunteer shopping card to help the many people self-isolating and unable to go out to buy their shopping.
Customers can buy these shopping cards online, top up and give to their family member, friend, or NHS volunteer to pay for their shopping without the hassle of using cash or bank cards.
This also promotes a contactless way of shopping, essential for reducing risk to our self-isolating customers.
These volunteer shopping cards can be bought at asda.com/volunteercard

Apr 03

Small business Grants

MSDC has now received an initial £28m from Government to distribute to certain types of businesses via grants in line with the Chancellor’s announcements.

 
 

We are writing to businesses we believe are eligible and are working with business associations but please help get the word out. Businesses will need to register online for the grant. Payments will start to be made next week.

 
 

All the details, including eligibility and how businesses can register, can be found here:

 
 

https://www.midsussex.gov.uk/revsandbens/business-rates/new-grants-for-business-rates/

Apr 03

West Sussex Library Services still available online

Let us entertain you!

 

 

Struggling with self-isolation? Then the West Sussex Library Service want residents to join them online.

Anyone who is currently not a member of their local library, can join for free at www.westsussex.gov.uk/elibrary.

Once a welcome email has been received, they will have access to the e-library service, where there is an extended range of downloadable books, audiobooks, magazines, comics and newspapers.

Newspapers and magazines are free to download and there is no limit on the number that can be downloaded at one time.

The library team is also investing in hundreds of extra e-book titles for adults and children, which are being added daily.

Duncan Crow, Cabinet Member for Fire and Rescue and Communities, said: “The library service has put in a lot of time and effort to make sure that people’s ability to read is not negatively impacted whilst the libraries are temporarily closed and they have seen an increase in the number of people signing up to their online services, which means that more residents are able to access e-books, newspapers and audiobooks.

“Knowing their library users well, they also took the decision to establish a virtual reading group on Facebook. You don’t have to be a member to join in the conversation and you’ll be able to have conversations with like-minded individuals.

“We are all spending much more time at home at the moment, but you can put that time to good use – why not try reading that book you’ve always wanted to, or try a completely new genre. We’re here to help you pass the time by as quickly as possible.”

Alongside things to read, the online library service has temporary access to Find My Past where residents can trace their family history and free online learning courses to build professional skills or carry on studying.

The team are also looking at innovative ways to have interactive rhyme time and knit and natter sessions soon.

Follow the West Sussex Library Service on Facebook (@WestSussexLibraries) or Twitter (@WSCCLibraries) to get the most up-to-date information or you can join the West Sussex Library Service e-newsletter by visiting www.westsussex.gov.uk and searching for ’email alerts’.

Apr 01

Truffles – 9am today (NOW) in the car park.

You’ve Just got time to catch the Truffles van today if you missed it yesterday, which was a great success.

Fulking shepherd and dog 8.45
Poynings playing field 9am
Shoreham Long shore pub 9.45
Lancing miller and carter 10.15
Sompting Howard road 10.30 and whippet car park 10.45
High salvington shop 11.30
Angmering community Center car park -12.15

Please note these are guide times, we will play a jingle that sounds like an ice cream truck.

Social distancing is a must. If not compliant this may result in you not being served.

Try and pay by card payment.

If you are vulnerable or ill then please do not come out. Instead please get in touch for non contact delivery.

These routes may change daily, we will update you all how we get on. Please be kind as this is our first week and trying to help the local community. Thank you.

Mar 31

Dispersing Groups/Gatherings

I have had questions regarding what to do if residents raise concerns that they have seen groups/gatherings.  The link below is Sussex Police page and an FAQ on        ” Can I disperse groups of more than 2 people”. 

https://www.sussex.police.uk/police-forces/sussex-police/areas/campaigns/campaigns/coronavirus-our-response/

Volunteers – how to help safely

There have been a number of communications around keeping volunteers and vulnerable safe during this time with all of the positive community support to help emerging. The Government website produced this basic guidance on 26th March that might help answer some questions.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-how-to-help-safely–2/coronavirus-how-to-help-safely#how-can-i-help-safely

Mar 31

National theatre Life

For those of you who want a change from Netflix, wine, chocolate etc, don’t forget you can watch every Thursday the much-loved National Theatre Live productions, free to stream on YouTube for seven days. One Man Two Guvnors is funny. (You can still have the wine and chocolates!)

Also, you can see what other shows are being transmitted here http://www.davidleancinema.org.uk/ 
 See what’s streaming in April
Watch the best of British theatre for free
While you can’t come to the theatre, we’re bringing the theatre to you.

Join us every Thursday for much-loved National Theatre Live productions, free to stream on YouTube for seven days.

National Theatre at Home launches with One Man, Two Guvnors this Thursday, followed by Jane Eyre, Treasure Island and Twelfth Night, with more titles to be announced.
One Man, Two Guvnors streaming premiere at 7pm BST on Thursday 2 April.
Available on demand until 9 April.
 
Extended closure 
Following advice, we have now taken the difficult decision to cancel all performances and events until Tuesday 30 June. If you have tickets booked, you will be contacted by our Box Office before 14 April. Due to the high volume of events across this period, it may take a short while before we can respond to enquiries, and we thank you for your patience.

Mar 31

WSCC Message

Message from Paul Marshall, Leader of West Sussex County Council to Residents

I know these are challenging, worrying and unprecedented times for everyone in West Sussex, the whole country and indeed the whole world. Our priority is to make sure we protect the vulnerable members of our community, working with colleagues across the NHS and all of our partners, to get them the support they need.

I want to thank you for doing all you can to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by staying at home and for your understanding as we stop providing some of our services, services we take so much pride in delivering under normal circumstances.

I am sure you will want to join me in thanking all of the dedicated council staff who continue to deliver services; social care staff supporting children, young people and their families; supporting our older residents and carers; and teachers who are keeping our schools open so that parents and carers can help in the fight against the virus.

We will continue to do all we can to tackle this outbreak and keep West Sussex residents safe. We can get through this together by staying apart for now.

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