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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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Fittleworth Parish Council A new sports & social club? Recreation Ground - Anti-social Behaviour The Parish Council has received a number of reports of Anti-social behaviour on the Recreation Ground over the last few weeks and these incidents have been reported to the police with a request for a visible police presence in Fittleworth. This it totally unacceptable and if residents are aware of any such behaviour please report the incident to the police (Dial 101) or inform the Parish Council who will forward on the information to the police. Young Children on the Recreation Ground Parents of young children are reminded that at all times children playing on the Recreation Ground must be closely supervised. Playground, Youth Area and outdoor Fitness equipment Please ensure that the COVID-19 rules of the Playground and Youth area are followed - specifically ensuring the numbers are limited in the playground as stated on the notices in and around the playground. Please be respectful of other people. If you or any of your party are showing symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19), DO NOT enter the play area. Return home and seek medical assistance. Adults (and your children) are reminded to ensure good hand hygiene by providing your own hand sanitation. Please use hand sanitiser before and after your visit and wash your hands as soon as you can. Please avoid eating and drinking in the playground. Please take your litter home with you. Thank you for your co-operation. Motorbike nuisance
As previously mentioned, Fittleworth Parish Council are involved in a couple of local working groups which include representatives from the police as well as county and district council officers, to explore a range of possible measures to find permanent solutions for local communities. At the recent Performance & Accountability meeting for Sussex Police, the Crime Commissioner, Katy Bourne, made the motorbike nuisance her number one priority, spending over 30 minutes on the subject out of a 90 minute meeting, and highlighting problems experienced by
Wisborough Green and Bury, and mentioning Fittleworth and surrounding areas as also experiencing similar issues. You can watch the whole meeting at https://sussex-pcc.public-i.tv/core/ portal/webcast_interactive/463957. The discussion on Bury and surrounding roads begins about 5 minutes into the meeting. Parish Council meeting Presentation At the Parish Council meeting in August, a resident presented his concerns and suggestions relating the the unacceptable noise issue and traffic volume along Lower Street and other roads in Fittleworth. This information has been passed onto the Parish Highways & Traffic Working Group. Fittleworth and Stopham churches are open during the daytime and said (not sung) services, with participants wearing facemasks, are in the process of resuming. David is sending out a weekly e-mail to Fittleworth and Stopham regular and semi-regular worshippers. Please be in touch with him if you would like to receive this and also if you, or someone you know, needs practical or prayer support. Modest financial support from a local charity may be available to those experiencing economic hardship as a result of illness. From September, we anticipate a mixture of online and actual church services in both churches. Details will be set out in the September issue of the Fittleworth and Stopham Magazine. Please contact David, the parish priest, david.crook15@btinternet.com, to receive an email invitation to participate in our services via Zoom. Home Deliveries and Click and Collect The village shop has now suspended home delivery and click and collect services but will keep the situation under review. Fittleworth Sports and Social Club requires extensive repairs to maintain the building for its long-term use. The club, together with Fittleworth Parish Council, see this as an ideal opportunity to refurbish the entire building to create a community hub for local sports and community groups to use throughout the week. An online questionnaire for residents is on the front page of the parish council website. www.fittleworth-pc.org.uk
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