Truffles food van will be coming to Poynings on TUESDAY and THURSDAY next week at the playing fields at 0845hrs.
See, there are thing to look forward to…
Apr 05
Truffles Van Times
Apr 04
Fuel coffee house Deliveries
Hey Guys, you can pre-order our burgers for tonight now online at https://www.fuel-coffee-house.com/burgers or give us a call on 01903 815958 when we open at 5:30pm 😃.
Pick up and Free local no contact delivery to Upper Beeding, Steyning, Small Dole, Henfield & Poynings.
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:
- 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
- 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
- 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
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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.
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”.
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.