Charity & Community News

Christmas tree collection raises over £3,500

The Rotary Club of Storrington & Pulborough District have totted up the results of its annual Christmas tree collection. The service was sponsored by Fowlers Estate Agents in Storrington and supported by JustHelping, a UK charity that provides a platform for volunteering and fundraising for local charities. Amazon UK provided vans and TreeSmiths of Horsham chipped the trees for free before the chippings were dispersed at Link Farm at Wiggonholt and Broadridge Farm in Ashington. Some 346 trees were collected with donations of over £3,500.

Amberley Road resurfacing

Much of the B2139 between Storrington and Houghton was severely affected by July’s extreme temperatures. Overnight resurfacing and works are now scheduled to take place on weekdays, 8pm to 6am, until 25th March.

Storrington Conservation Group

On 4th March the work is to carry out the annual path clearance at The Glade. We meet at 10am, all welcome to join us, coffee for all workers provided. www.storringtonconservation.org.uk

New coffee pod recycling scheme

Horsham District Council has launched a new scheme to help residents recycle used coffee pods. You just send off for bags and the pods are collected from your home. Most major makes are eligible. Sign up at www.podback.org.

Kithurst Hill car park saved by Horsham DC

With neither West Sussex County Council nor the South Downs National Park willing to do anything, Horsham District Council have stepped in to take over the maintenance of the car park so it can remain open.

Horsham District litter fines increase

People dropping litter in Horsham District will face increased fines. The maximum on-the-spot fine is increasing from £75 to £150 in an effort to prevent people from dropping litter in the District’s streets. Horsham District Council are encouraging residents to report littering via their website www.horsham.gov.uk or alternatively by calling 01403 733144.