The Mid Sussex District Council Wellbeing team and Places for People Leisure are working together to offer a new mental health support programme at The Triangle leisure centre in Burgess Hill.

Run by the Crawley Town Football Club Community Foundation, the ‘Move the Goalposts’ programme is open to anyone who is experiencing or has a history of mental health issues, including stress, anxiety or depression.
The programme provides an opportunity to meet new people in a welcoming environment. Sessions are split into two halves. The first hour is a chance for the group to talk about anything that may be troubling them or that they would like support with. The second half focusses on physical activity and often includes a friendly game of football.
Staff members from the CTFC Community Foundation are trained to offer guidance and support on physical and mental health matters. Joining the community encourages positivity, good mental health and improves overall wellbeing.

The group meet at Costa Coffee in the Triangle leisure centre, Burgess Hill every Thursday at 10am. Anyone who is interested in taking part can either turn up on the day or call through to the Triangle Leisure Centre for more details.
Nick Hurley, Mid Sussex Wellbeing Team Leader said:
“Move the Goalposts’ is a fantastic project which offers support and guidance to adults who are worried about their mental health.
“Football has the power to bring people together and these sessions help to remind people that they are not alone and that support is available. Football is also an excellent form of exercise, helping participants to relieve stress, improve memory, sleep better and boosts their overall mood.

“Anyone is welcome to join in the sessions regardless of age, gender or ability and it is a great way to connect with others. You can bring a friend or family member along with you if you’d like a bit of personal support and it’s fine to take part in just one session, there is no obligation to attend both.
“The project has been running successfully in Crawley for a while now and I’m excited to be able to bring the benefits to people in Mid Sussex.”

For more information contact Darren Ford, Community Development Manager by emailing darrenford@crawleytownfc.com

Don’t forget, if you are planning to stand for the Poynings Parish Council elections your nomination papers must be delivered by hand to Mid Sussex District Council, Oaklands, Oaklands Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1SS by 4 pm Wednesday.

It is advisable to make an appointment first, so they can go through the paper with you and check for any mistakes. You can ring MSDC on 01444 477222.

A couple of notes, It’s Poynings in 1a, 1 and 2.

The attestor on 1b Part one must be the same person as the witness on part 1c.

Kind Regards,

Colin
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Colin Warburton
Clerk to Poynings Parish Council

01273 857 024
07941 460 582

As you are no doubt aware, the Parish Council Elections will soon be upon us. May 2nd

If you want to apply to be a councillor (and you should) you can get your Councillor Nomination Pack – here

For the Good Councillors Guide – Click here. This is aimed at larger Parishes so don’t be too alarmed!

POYNINGS PARISH COUNCIL

Election of Councillors

for the Electoral Area listed below

1. Nomination forms for Parish Council Elections may be obtained from the Returning Officer at Mid Sussex District Council, Oaklands, Oaklands Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1SS. Visit www.midsussex.gov.uk/elections
, Telephone: 01444 477222 or email: elections@midsussex.gov.uk

2. Nomination papers must be delivered by hand to the Returning Officer, Mid Sussex District Council, Oaklands, Oaklands Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1SS on any business day after the date of this notice but no later than 4pm on Wednesday, 3rd April.

3. If any election is contested the poll will take place on Thursday, 2nd May 2019.

4. Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 12 midnight on Friday 12 April 2019. Applications can be made online: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

5. Applications for, amendments to or cancellations of postal votes and amendments to or cancellations of proxy votes must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Mid Sussex District Council, Oaklands, Oaklands Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1SS by 5pm on Monday, 15th April 2019.

6. New applications to vote by proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Mid Sussex District Council, Oaklands, Oaklands Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1SS by 5pm on Wednesday, 24th April 2019.

7. Applications to vote by proxy at this election on grounds of physical incapacity or for work/service reasons (which must have arisen after 5pm on Wednesday, 24th April 2019) must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Mid Sussex District Council, Oaklands, Oaklands Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1SS by 5pm on Thursday, 2nd May 2019.

Dated: Monday 18 March 2019                         Tom Clark, Returning Officer

Printed and published by the Returning Officer,
Mid Sussex District Council, Oaklands, Oaklands Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1SS