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The Rampion Trench page
Hitherto our reference page on the trench, listed in the sidebar menu, simply comprised two large maps. Following the government’s decision to permit construction, the page has been augmented with the content of our recent posts dealing with the inspectors’ report (on the traffic implications and on Tottington Mount) as well as several links to relevant government documents, most importantly The Rampion Offshore Wind Farm Order 2014. It is now listed under ‘The Environment’ submenu (it previously appeared under ‘About Our Village’).
Flood money
The Operation Watershed scheme is not restricted to official entities like Parish Councils: it is also available to private enterprises like farms. There is still money available and Lionel Barnard, the WSCC member responsible for such things, is soliciting applications:
We want to remind people that funding is there. Now is the time to be doing the work in readiness for the coming winter, so if you know there is a flooding issue in your community or neighbourhood, tell us. Autumn is the best time of year to carry out ditch clearances, because it falls outside nesting season for birds. If you need help with clearing your ditch, especially if it is a water course that runs through your property, now is the time to make contact. Your local community officer can advise you how to get help from the Operation Watershed fund.
[Excerpted from the Horsham edition of the West Sussex County Times, August 7th, p66.]
Pippins pork
Fulking-reared totally free range and cossetted rare breed pork (Oxford Sandy and Black, Tamworth): bacon, sausages, chops, joints available. Joints ready on Friday 22nd August. Bacon, etc. ready two to three weeks later. Prebooking and prompt collection required. First come, first served.
Jennie Wild, 201
pippinsproduce@outlook.com
FPC Planning 6:30pm 20th August
The Woods Mill bird hide has reopened
Cornilleau table tennis cover
If this is yours, feel free to retrieve it from the gate at Spring Valley (next door to Kent Cottage). It flew in earlier today. No need to ring the doorbell — just help yourself. If it isn’t yours, but you have neighbours that play table tennis, then you may wish to alert them.
Update: this has now been reclaimed.
SDNPA Photo Competition 2014
Deadline midday Monday 13 October 2014. Modest prizes on offer. Your ‘hidden gem’ image must be taken within the official boundaries of the South Downs National Park. You must specify where the image was taken. Bonus points if you use public transport to locate your ‘hidden gem’. You must not submit any photographs that are obscene, vulgar, pornographic, hateful, threatening, racist, sexist, discriminatory, disrespectful to the SDNPA, or which otherwise violate any local or international laws. No nudity is allowed. Animal subjects must complete model release forms. Entrants under the age of eighteen must have the signed permission of the local Park Ranger and their parent or guardian. Children and babies must be wearing at least a nappy, as must the photographer. By entering the competition, you grant the SDNPA an irrevocable license to reproduce, enlarge, publish or exhibit your photograph(s) on any media they choose. SDNPA reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition, the rules and the terms and conditions of entry at any time and without prior notice. More here.
Lady Brook Spring schedule
- Today from 10:00am
- Tuesday 12th August from 10:00am
- Sunday 17th August from 10:00am
If it is raining at 10:00am, come along when it stops. If it is showery during the day, work will stop during the showers and start again when they stop. If it is raining all day, work will be called off.
Kate Watson, Chair Parish Council
Renewed traveller risk
There’s an illegal occupation by travellers near the Village Hall in Albourne, and the people may be moved on. MSDC and Sussex Police are aware of it. If you have any issues relating to this occupation, phone Sussex Police on 101 (the non-emergency number). If you see a crime being committed (or just about to be), phone 999 instead. As ever, please continue to keep your garden sheds, outbuildings, etc., secured.
Richard Corner, 219
Update: direct action by Sompting residents earlier this week.