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Sussex Snippets Cycling fans will be pleased to hear that Hit the Downs MTB has been rescheduled for Sunday 11 October 2020. The off-road charity mountain bike challenge will see cyclists raising money for local children’s hospice, Chestnut Tree House whilst taking in some amazing views along the way. Register: chestnut-tree-house.org.uk. The rescheduled annual Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair is due to return to the grounds of the National Trust’s Petworth House this autumn in The Marquee, Petworth Park GU28 0QY from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th September 2020. www.petworthparkfair.com The Wey & Arun Canal Trust is pleased to report its boat trips are back on. Volunteers have just started to welcome back passengers as boat trips from the wharf in West Sussex resume after a four-month break. www.weyarun.org.uk 17,455 Sussex residents took part in a coronavirus survey back in May. A snapshot of the results has shown that 48% of people said the pandemic had a positive impact on how connected they felt to their community, 33% said their financial situation has been negatively impacted, whilst almost
half the people (49%) said they experienced a negative impact on their mental health. The organisers of the Coro Nuovo Sussex Young Musician of the Year competition are delighted to announce that internationally renowned and Olivier Award-winning conductor Mark Wigglesworth has been confirmed as the second judge of the 2020 competition. The winner will be announced in a live virtual award ceremony during October 2020. sussexyoungmusician.org.uk Sussex Wildlife Trust has been awarded a grant by the National Lottery Heritage Fund for their Wild Coast Sussex Project thanks to money raised by National Lottery players. Project activities include a Wild Beach education programme for children, citizen science surveys, projects with young adults, beach cleans and recycling of marine litter. Disabled cyclists living at St Bridget’s, a care home in Rustington run by charity Leonard Cheshire, are celebrating after finishing their huge 2,500-mile virtual cycle across the USA. Funds raised from the challenge will enable more disabled people to enjoy the benefits of cycling. To donate to the Route 66 Challenge in aid of Leonard Cheshire, for full details please visit justgiving.com/route66virtualcycle Amberley Museum has opened its doors to families and visitors once again. After a successful preview weekend for members, the 36-acre site is now open to the general public. More details on: www.amberleymuseum.co.uk This year’s Macmillan Coffee Morning will be on Friday 25 September, but supporters are encouraged to hold their Coffee Morning whenever suits them. Whether it’s in the garden, the office kitchen, outside the community hall, at school, or on the street for your neighbours to enjoy, make sure to have plenty space and easy access. we are encouraging people to get involved whenever and wherever they can by hosting a virtual or socially distanced event. Macmillan offers medical, emotional and financial support to people living with cancer and their work is almost entirely funded by donations. Every penny raised by Coffee Morning helps Macmillan to provide this support, Readers can sign up now by visiting macmillan.org.uk/coffee or by searching for Macmillan Coffee Morning. For support, information, or just a chat, you can call Macmillan free on 0808 808 0000 or visit www.macmillan.org.uk.
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Motoring News from across the industry The dangers of In-Car Tech A review to look at ways of reducing road casualties and deaths is assessing how in-car technology could be increasing accident risks. A recent survey carried out by Venson Automotive Solutions shows that while only 13% of motorists admit to being side-tracked themselves by in-car technology when driving, 68% said they had noticed an increase in other drivers being distracted by dashboard controls or using their mobile phones. Mini Electric milestone Mini Plant Oxford has hit a significant milestone by building more than 11,000 Mini Electrics since production began. Premiered in July 2019, during the brand’s 60th anniversary year, Mini’s first all-electric model is fully integrated into the production process at Oxford.
The Mini Electric production can be adjusted according to global demand.
The Benefits Of Quieter Reversing Alarms Reversing incidents injure or kill thousands with more than half hit by HGVs. Emily Hardy, a vehicle safety expert at Brigade Electronics, explains how the company worked to solve this issue. She said: “Research has shown that pedestrians had become so used to the sound of traditional tonal ‘beep beep’ alarms that they weren’t hearing them. We worked to create an alternative in the form of ‘white sound’.” Using broadband technology, the alarm called bbs-tek® White Sound® emits a ‘ssh-ssh’ sound, similar to breaking waves, that is highly directional, gentler on the ear and easier for pedestrians to pinpoint.
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Findon Parish Council Dog grooming and dark skies Edited extracts from the draft minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 25th June. Chairman’s announcement. An appeal (SDNP/20/00026/ENNOT) has been lodged by the applicant regarding the enforcement notice served on him in respect of the recently determined Certificate of Lawfulness (SDNP/19/04459/LDE). The Clerk had raised the lack of documentation with the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) for investigation. The SDNPA would advise Findon Parish Council (FPC) and local residents of the appeal hearing date. Public questions. In response to a question, the Chairman advised that Findon Parish Council (FPC) had not had an update from the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) regarding the proposed Nepcote Conservation Area consultation. SDNP/20/01805/FUL. 2 Old Stocks, Nepcote Lane, Findon, BN14 0SA. Change of use from B1 to D1 (office to Dog Grooming Academy). Councillors had reviewed the planning documents and site location. Councillors made the following comments: Whilst in principle the occupation of empty commercial units in the village was welcomed, there were a number of planning issues with the application; • No information was available regarding proposed opening hours, number of instructors, students and dog ‘models’ on site at any one time, or vehicle movements and parking; • The location in Nepcote Lane area already had serious parking constraints;
• A Travel Plan must be produced for this application; • No information was available regarding the potential noise generated from the business and a Noise Assessment must be produced for this application; and • At the time of the meeting, there were 15 letters of objection citing parking and noise issues. Resolved: that the Clerk informs the SDNPA that FPC objects to the application.
SDNP/2 0/01801/ HOUS. 1 Holmbush Cottages, High Street, Findon, BN14 0SX. Single storey rear extension. Councillors had reviewed the planning documents and site location. No objection, subject to assessment by the SDNPA regarding Dark Night Skies criteria. SDNP/20/01911/HOUS. Downsedge House, Stable Lane, Findon, BN14 0RR. Formation of new front entrance and minor internal works. Councillors had reviewed the planning documents and site location. No objection. SDNP/20/02028/CND. Le Manor, Horsham Road, Findon, BN14 0RH. Removal or Variation of Condition – Condition 2 of Planning Approval SDNP/18/00856/HOUS. Councillors had reviewed the planning documents and site location, which was remote and outside the settlement area. No objection subject conditions 3 and 4 of the previous consent being applied. findonparishcouncil.gov.uk
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