Wivelsfield News

Edition 2 • Quarterly

June 2016

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Welcome to the second edition of this new style Wivelsfield News, and thank you for the many positive comments received about the content and format of the first.

We have been delighted to have your feedback and would welcome suggestions for future articles and content.

We know that there were a few teething troubles with deliveries for the initial magazine and apologise to anyone who may not have received it. We hope that these issues will have been ironed out for delivery of this second magazine.

Within these pages we have an update on plans for the Village Hall, an article from Wivelsfield Primary School and details of upcoming events from Wivelsfield Bonfire Society. Find out more about the Chailey and Wivelsfield Ward District Councillor Sharon Davy, Vice-Chair of the Parish Council, Judy Stoner, and read about this year’s Village Day which many of us are looking forward to on Saturday 9 July.

As always at this time of year verges and hedgerows are growing abundantly. Whilst East Sussex County Council continues to undertake cyclical cutting of verges, it is householders’ responsibility to maintain any plants and hedges bordering

Wivelsfield Village Hall Letter from the Chairman Wivelsfield Village Day Meet the Vice-Chair A Profile of District Councillor Sharon Davy Council Contacts news from Wivelsfield School Update from Maria Caulfield MP Forthcoming Events Planning Round-Up Clubs and organisations Wivelsfield Bonfire Society Sun Safety Tree & Hedge Cutting – Your Responsibilities Energy Efficiency Advice

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Cover photo: Chris Thornton

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their property. It can be both inconvenient and dangerous for pedestrians to have to squeeze past overgrown hedges, brambles or nettles, or to step out into the road where pavements have become impassable. Please refer to the guidance on pages 28-29 and do your bit to keep our roads and pavements tidy, safe and accessible.

The Parish Council is always pleased to hear from residents, whether it be to report a pothole or broken street light, or to make a suggestion about an extra service or facility you would like to see.

Please see inside for details of how to contact your Parish, District and County Councillors to make them aware of your views.

Finally, the Parish Council is looking for more community-minded individuals to join its team of councillors. All that is asked is attendance of monthly meetings and occasional extra events, a little time to read background paperwork and plenty of energy and enthusiasm for representing residents’ views and continuing to enhance our lovely Parish. If you’d like to find out more, please speak to any of the Councillors or Clerk, or come along to one of our monthly meetings.

Best wishes,

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Their initial advice has now been received and we are closely looking at the suggestions made.

It is quite detailed with each individual area or room being examined as to what presently exists, and what could be done to achieve better use and improved service. one area in particular that deserved our attention concerned the Kitchen where it was recommended that the lighting be improved. As luck would have it, one of the existing lighting units was found to be damaged, so as somewhat of an experiment, all 4 lighting units have now been replaced with the most up to date LED lighting which should prove not only more efficient, but the tubes longer lasting. The next time you visit the Hall, see what you think about the lighting in that area?

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We were approached some weeks ago by a villager who suggested the Hall needed better signs indicating where it was. We initially thought that was not necessary, we live in the village, and know where the Hall lies - but he was right, there is a sign on the main road directing visitors down Eastern Road, but thereafter nothing. A visitor might pass the entrance to the car park without realising the Hall lay beyond. A new sign now exists!

Which brings me to query, what other items do you, our readers think we should do in and around your Hall? The Committee would be very pleased to receive your ideas whether they be large or small. We will have a good look at them and see if they could be adopted. Thank you.

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Hello again, and welcome to our second edition of Wivelsfield News. I’ve seen some great feedback on the first edition, and I hope you enjoy reading this one as much.

So what have we been up to and, more importantly, what is there to look forward to?

Community Clean-Up on a rare sunny day in March, along with approximately 25 others, I took part in our community clean-up day. It was two hours of a Sunday morning spent picking litter, cleaning road signs and clearing the pavements of the encroaching verges. It was most successful and we’ve appreciated the positive comments received. So much so, we recently held a second one in May, and whilst not as well attended as the first, it again helped improve look of the village.

Assuming the examination goes well, we hope to be going to referendum on the neighbourhood Plan in quarter 3 2016, when I would encourage you all to get behind it.

Village Day our Village Day has become a key part of the community calendar and I’m anticipating another great day in July. The ladies who organise it do a fantastic job, and I’m always amazed at how smoothly things go. I hope to be going again, so do keep an eye out for me.

Ian Dawson, Chairman, Wivelsfield Parish Council

our next Clean Up event is planned for Sunday 25 September – please pop the date in your diaries and come along to help.

Neighbourhood Plan Whilst there will be more news on the progress of our neighbourhood Plan later, I do wish to highlight two key milestones: 1. The appeal of Springfield planning application was upheld and permission granted, with the inspector recommending the site be recognised as part of our neighbourhood Plan.

2. The public examination of the plan was held in the Church Hall. At the time of writing the outcome is unknown, however the examiner did stress the need for a proportionate assessment of the plan and approach taken.

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In late June we are kicking off with the Amazon Jungle Safari trail around the village in the lead up to the day. This means there will be creatures and life from the Amazon Rainforest appearing on front gardens the village over.

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entrant and also for the winning entry, as voted for by the participants. on Friday 8th July the children in the village can get into the party mood by coming to the disco which will be held on the village green, from 5-7pm.

This year’s parade, once again kindly sponsored

by T.W. Plummer & Sons, will create a huge rumble through the streets of Wivelsfield as the theme is going to be carnival! Maybe you have always wanted to samba; maybe you play the steel drums; maybe you have always wanted to wear a costume made entirely of feathers; whatever it is please come and join the fun! If you are not taking part in the parade itself, please do come out and cheer on the participants and see all the wonderful costumes, displays and musical performances. Together we can create a truly vibrant community parade and another little piece of Wivelsfield history. our wonderful Primary School is a keen supporter, allowing participants to congregate on the school premises and head off from there down to the Village Green. THIS DoES MEAn WE WILL AGAIn HAVE A RoAD CLoSURE In FoRCE on Saturday 9th July 2016. The section of Green road between South Road and Eastern Road will be temporarily closed for one hour (9.30am – 10.30am). The closure will include the section of north Common Road between South Road and Downsview Drive and the section of South Road between Green Road and the roundabout outside the Primary School. It is important to note that Slugwash Lane and Eastern Road will remain open to traffic. on the green will be the usual fun and games with a few additions this year. We have ‘Think Bikes’ BMX Stunt Team and you will be able to get up close and personal with some snakes and other exotic mini beasts from RepTylers Mobile Zoo. For those of you who prefer a friendlier or cuddlier animal, you can visit Lyndsay from Animal School who will be

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The main arena will host Children’s Races; the hilarious Alun Gedrych Ltd sponsored Pantomime Donkey Derby; the hotly contested Space Hopper Donkey Derby; and the truly gladiatorial Tug-of-War Competition,

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Wivelsfield Village Day is a non-profit event with clubs and charities retaining the funds that they earn during the day.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the local businesses who are supportive of this event. You can find out more about them and our day on our website and Facebook page. www.wivelsfieldvillageday.org.uk

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Wivelsfield Green has been home to me since 2002. As I look back over the last 14 years I realise just how welcoming this Parish is .......with its infectious community spirit!

When I moved here I didn’t set out to become involved in lots of community activities (they just slowly crept up on me one by one!). Firstly through Wivelsfield Primary School then Playgroup and our Parish church I gradually got to know many really wonderful people (who had great ideas and enthusiasm for bringing our community together in many varied ways).

I joined the Village Day organising team a few years ago (it’s on July 9th this year if anyone feels like making a Donkey head!). Then I became a Parent Governor (which was a truly rewarding experience and a position I have

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stepped down from only recently). I make a few cakes for Wivelsfield Films and help once a month at Lunch Bunch (on a Thursday in the Church Hall where parents and children eat, chat, get creative and play). I am a member of Wivelsfield Bonfire Society, occasionally help at the Friday Tea Club and support the Bluebells Stoolball teams. A little while ago I helped to start the link with Sourcieux-Les-Mines and am hopeful that this will grow, over time, to become a formal ‘Twinning’. our communities have much in common (not least of which is a shared strong community spirit).

Last summer I joined the Parish Council. It has already been a very busy (and sometimes challenging) year. There are not very many of us! At the end of the day we are all volunteers wanting to listen and put forward the views of the Parish as a whole.

However, first and foremost I am a Mum, I love being with my family, laughing with friends, gardening and walking through green fields. I have volunteered for these various activities to try to give something back to the community I really enjoy living in.

If things get too hectic (and they do from time to time) you will probably find me in front of the plant stall in Church Lane indulging in some ‘plant therapy’ for relaxation. After all, there is nothing better than planting something and watching it grow.

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a Profile of our . . . loCal distriCt CouNCillor Councillor Sharon Davy

I moved to Sussex 19 years ago - all for the sake of love. That may sound corny - but it’s true. I met my husband on holiday and moved from London to marry him. now retired, he was a Consultant at the Princess Royal, Haywards Heath so it was imperative we lived near the hospital for emergencies. We live in north Chailey. It has been a joy moving to Sussex this is one of the reasons and why I passionately continue to fight for retaining our environment and countryside in this beautiful part of England. once it’s gone - it won’t come back.

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will not exist in the future as I have had the pleasure of meeting so many people living in Wivelsfield. The recommendations from Lewes District Council proposed that, from May 2019, Wivelsfield will be a separate ward, represented by one rather than two district councillors. The Boundary Commission agreed. The new joint Ward will be Chailey, Barcombe, Hamsey. I voted against these boundary changes as did our County Councillor, Jim Sheppard. To me, it is just number-crunching and doesn’t recognise and reflect our joint interests.

I have, over the years, tried to represent the views of Wivelsfield residents to ensure their voice is heard at Lewes District Council – believe me - that has not been plain sailing, but I have fought on your behalf. I give my full support to those who work tirelessly on the neighbourhood Plan and Parish Council and I hope - I have, in some small way, helped. on behalf of Wivelsfield and Chailey residents, I listen and try to represent the views of our communities, whilst knowing that I cannot please all. So, at Full Council I proposed an amendment for the Council Plan – 2016 - 2020 which was supported by the majority of my colleagues.

“Whilst balancing the need for growth – we have a commitment to protect our environment, open spaces and countryside” and, “local people living in our towns and villages wish to see ‘affordable’ housing that fit the local demands and needs of their community”.

Please support your neighbourhood Plan referendum – whilst none of us can stop landowners selling land and large developers looking for opportunities – your neighbourhood Plan can carry huge weight and give credibility to the views of the community.

With a great deal of thanks to all of you that give so much of your time to make Wivelsfield such a vibrant village.

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Councillor John Fair

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Councillor Michelle van Bochove

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District Councillors

Wivelsfield Parish Council Council office:

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Phone: 01444 471898 Email: clerk@wivelsfield.net Clerk: Liz Gander

Councillors Needed!

Are you interested in the community, keen to represent the people who live and work in Wivelsfield and have time to attend at least one evening meeting a month?

By joining the Parish Council, you can be at the ‘grass roots’ level of local government and may have the opportunity to: help make decisions about the delivery of services, influence how the parish part of the council tax and developer contributions are spent, have a say on planning applications and help to progress projects to benefit the community.

To be eligible to be a councillor you must: • Be 18 years of age or over • A Commonwealth citizen, a citizen of the Republic of Ireland or a citizen of another Member State of the European Community and either: i. Be a registered local government elector for the area of the Parish in respect of qualifying address. ii. Have during the whole of the twelve months preceding the day on which he or she is nominated as a Candidate occupied as owner or tenant, any land or other premises in the Parish. iii. Has his or her principal or only place of work during those twelve months in the Parish.

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iv. Have resided in the Parish or within 3 miles thereof during the whole of the twelve months preceding the day on which he or she is nominated as a candidate.* The Council would welcome expressions of interest from residents in the Haywards Heath/Burgess Hill and Ditchling Road areas of the Parish as these are currently under-represented on the Council. However, no matter where in the Parish you live/work, if you think you might enjoy being involved, the Council would be delighted to hear from you.

There is no formal application form to complete, we just ask that you write a short piece about yourself, outlining your background, interests and reasons for wanting to join the Council, as well as confirming your eligibility (as above). Let us know that you would like to be considered for co-option, (preferably at least a week before the next scheduled meeting so that this item can be added to the agenda), then come along to the relevant meeting. At the appropriate point on the agenda, councillors will discuss and vote upon the co-option of any candidates present.

To find out more please contact one of your Councillors or Clerk, or come along to one of our regular Parish Council meetings. We look forward to hearing from you. *nb. There are certain disqualifications for election (see sections 80 & 81 of the Local Government Act 1972 and section 79 of the Local Government Act 2000).

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news from Wivelsfield School

As always, we have had a very busy time at Wivelsfield School in the past few months, including a World book Day when all the children and adults dressed up as their favourite book character; a Dragons’ Den experience for the older children where they presented products they had invented to some very fierce ‘Dragons’ and a visit from the fire service for our younger children to help them learn about ‘People Who help Us’.

This term the children have more exciting topics: the older children are working with lessons related to ‘The London Legacy’ which encompasses Greece, London and Rio de Janeiro whilst the younger children are enjoying lessons linked to ‘Towers and Turrets’. To ensure the learning is enriched, we have some visits planned including a trip to the olympic Park in London and a day out at Windsor Castle.

We have also been busy with sport. Last term we entered teams for football, netball and tag rugby tournaments within the cluster of local schools, which all the children enjoyed immensely. Meanwhile, on a lovely sunny day in late April, Wivelsfield School hosted a multi skills tournament for Years one and Two from the same local schools. We had over 200 enthusiastic young sports people enjoying some very active games on our field, ably led by our Year 4 children. Although not officially a sport in primary schools, you may have seen our Year 6 children cycling through the village as part of their ‘Bikeability’ award. This important training equips the children with skills to cycle safely on our busy roads and

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I know lots of them are enjoying cycling to school now. We are training Year 6 in october this year, which will mean they have a longer opportunity to enjoy cycling to school independently.

As well as all the usual day to day school life, we have a very busy few weeks in June and July, with extra activities for everyone to enjoy. As always, we have our school fete, which this year is on Friday 24th June at the end of the school day.

Lots of children and staff will also be involved in Village Day celebrations and as part of these we will be making some colourful rainforest creatures.

Look out for them outside the school if you pass us around the 8th July. We also have Sports Day to look forward to and our end of year production, which this year is Wind in the Willows. However, before these events we have our very own street party on June 10th to celebrate Queen Elizabeth 11 90th Birthday.

We are of course, also looking forward to welcoming the children who will be starting school in September, for story times very soon.

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Time would seem to have flown by since my last monthly update in April, however, unfortunately our trains don’t seem to be arriving nearly so quickly, with the shocking service being provided

by Southern continuing to disrupt the day-to-day lives of residents across the Lewes constituency.

As a regular commuter myself, I share the huge frustration that rail users across the Southern network have been subjected to, and have been campaigning on the issue non-stop both before, and following last May’s election, including meeting with officials from the Department for Transport, Govia Thameslink and network Rail, as well as the Rail Minister Claire Perry.

In the past month however, the level of service being provided to rail users across the South has reached an all-time low, with figures released at the end of this month admitting that some 2,274 trains on the Southern franchise were cancelled between the 25th April 2016 and the 23rd May 2016.

Just prior to those figures being released, I requested a further, urgent meeting with Rail Minister Claire Perry, re-iterating the urgent requirement for such a meeting during Business Questions within the Commons Chamber later that week, by which time the sheer scale of the issue had become even more evident.

With this concern affecting residents across the South and South East, I have also co-signed a cross-party letter with neighbouring MP’s, which looks to further extend our concerns in full to Ministers at the Department for Transport.

With all of the above actions underway, I fully expect that Ministers will take necessary action against Southern, and as always, will be sure to update constituents on future developments.

Maria Caulfield MP SURGERY ADViCE As your local Member of Parliament I try to be as accessible as possible to residents.

I hold regular advice surgeries across the constituency. If you would like an appointment to discuss an issue or concern please do not hesitate to contact me.

Whatever your concern, please get in touch.

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FoRThCoMiNG E VENTS Tuesday 28 June – Saturday 9 July, around Wivelsfield Green Village Day ‘Amazon Jungle Safari Trail’ To take part in the trail simply pick up a form from the village shop and bring your entry to the Information Tent on Village Day. There is a prize for the winning entrant and also for the winning entry, as voted for by participants.

Monday 4 July, 8pm, Renshaw Room, Wivelsfield Village Hall Parish Council Meeting For more information, please contact the Parish Clerk on 01444 471898 Friday 8 July, 5-7pm, Wivelsfield Village Green Children’s Village Day Disco Saturday 9 July, 9.30am-4.30pm, Wivelsfield Village Hall & Recreation Ground Wivelsfield Village Day With the theme of ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ to link to ‘Brazil 2016’, this year’s event should bring a little bit of the rich South American culture to our village in the form of rainforest creatures, as well as the colours, music and dance of carnival.

Please note that a road closure will be in force along Green Road between 9.30 & 10.30am.

Friday 15th July, St Peters, East Blatchington Mothers’ Union – Quiet Day For further information, please contact Jenny Billam, Branch Leader, on 01444 459551 or via jennyanddavidbillam@btinternet.com

WiVElSFiElD FilMS Monthly on Sunday evenings (exc. August), Wivelsfield Village Hall Sunday 17 July, 7pm for 7.30pm, Wivelsfield Village Hall The Dressmaker – Starring Kate Winslet Tickets £6.00. Tickets may be purchased on the door before the film (subject to availability), in advance from The Cock Inn or the Post Office & Village Stores, North Common Road, Wivelsfield Green or online at wivelsfieldfilms.com Contact - Rhonda Janes on 01444 471201 or email rhonda.janes@btinternet.com

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Thursday 21st July, 10.30am, Church Room, Wivelsfield Church Mothers’ Union – A Celebration of Faith For further information, please contact Jenny Billam, Branch Leader, on 01444 459551 or via jennyanddavidbillam@btinternet.com Thursday 21st July, 8pm, Wivelsfield Village Hall Wivelsfield Historical Society – Hengest, the First English King – Rupert Matthews For centuries historians credited the pagan barbarian warrior Hengest and his brother Horsa with destroying Roman Britain and ushering in decades of chaos and bloodshed that ended only with the rule of English kings a century later.

Recent revisionist historians have debunked the story so who really was Hengest and what influence does he have on modern Britain?

Wednesday 27 July, 8-10pm, Wivelsfield Village Hall Sussex Bonsai Group – Bonsai Theme Night – Junipers Visitors welcome, refreshments available. For more details, please contact Ray Brunsden 01444 244267 ray.b@talktalk.net Thursday 11 – Sunday 14 August, 10am-6pm, Eastbourne Sea Front Eastbourne Airbourne Attracting huge crowds, Eastbourne’s International Airshow boasts a 2 mile flying display line along Eastbourne seafront and regularly features the very best in military and civilian aviation display teams including the RAF’s Red Arrows. Ground displays open 10am - 6pm daily, with flying from lunchtime until approx.

5pm. The Airbourne Live beach stage continues into the early evening.

Thursday 18th August, 10.30am, Wakehurst Place Mothers’ Union - Amble in August Meet 10.30am at the restaurant for coffee followed by a walk and lunch. For further information, please contact Jenny Billam, Branch Leader, on 01444 459551 or jennyanddavidbillam@btinternet.com

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Wednesday 24th August, 8-10pm, Wivelsfield Village Hall Sussex Bonsai Group – Bonsai Auction Visitors welcome, refreshments available. For more details please contact Ray Brunsden 01444 244267 ray.b@talktalk.net Monday 5 September, 8pm, Wivelsfield Village Hall Parish Council Meeting For more information, please contact the Parish Clerk on 01444 471898

Save the date….

Saturday 24 September – Bonfire Society Barn Dance Sunday 25 September – Community Clean Up Day Friday 21 October – Wivelsfield’s Big Bang Fireworks Display

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To have your group’s events listed in future editions of the Wivelsfield News please email clerk@wivelsfield.net

Request from the

Sussex Ornithological Society Do you have/know of House Martins nesting locally?

If so, please contact Audrey Wende, on 471358 so that their presence can be logged by the Ornithological Society.

Thank you.

Ote Hall Chapel Sunday Services 11am and 6pm bible Study and Prayer Meetings Monday 1.30pm and Fridays 7.30pm Hall may be booked by arrangement Please phone John Elphick on

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The Parish Council would like to apologise to the Mothers’ Union for incorrect dates published in the last edition. The dates listed above have been checked against the 2016 programme.

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Following on from information contained within the last edition of the News, please see below for an update on various key planning applications within the Parish...

LW/13/0147 – Land off Ridge Way – construction of the 62 homes on this site is underway, with the loop road and base course due to have been finished by the end of May. Construction has begun on show homes on the right hand side of the site, which are due for completion towards the end of July.

Regular meetings are being held between Taylor Wimpey and the Greenhill Way Residents’ Association to ensure that affected neighbours are kept in touch with developments.

Information about the work is also being posted on fencing at the front of the site.

LW/14/0350 – Sunnybrae, Valebridge Road – Thakeham at Valeside Keep, Burgess Hill, is progressing very well in relation to its construction target programme. All foundations to the homes have been laid and the road is complete. The planned launch of the development in September is on target and with over 125 applicants already registered on the sales database, Thakeham Homes is hoping for a very successful show home launch. Call 01403 787323 for further information.

LW/14/0790 - Springfield industrial Estate, Ditchling Road – since the last edition of the News, the appeal Inspector’s report upon this application has been published, upholding the appeal. As such, the planning application is granted approval. More information about the development will be published when available.

LW/15/0607- Land East of Ditchling Road – it has been confirmed that an appeal for this application has been lodged (Appeal Ref: APP/ P1425/16/3145053), but - at the time of writing no date for the Public Inquiry has been arranged.

Anyone interested in the progress of this appeal can go to the Planning Inspectorate’s website at https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk and enter the last seven digits of the above reference into the ‘Search for a Case’ box to find out more.

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LW/15/0752 - Land Adjoining North Common Road – I am sure that you are all well aware that we have now started the construction of our seventy-five home development off North Common Road.

We have managed to carry out the majority of our tree works right at the beginning of the bird nesting season under supervision from our Ecologists, the remainder of the works will now take place in the autumn. Road and sewer works are now well under way with the new entrance already constructed. We hope to have our Show Houses opening later this year.

We are currently placing orders with our subcontract trades and we are pleased that most are of these are coming from local Companies ensuring that the tradesmen on site will only be travelling short distances.

We have had permission from East Sussex Council for the closure of the public footpath that bisects our site this closure will come into force from the 1st June, signage will be erected showing the diverted route.

We hope this gives a brief update of where we are at the moment and will continue with these updates as work progresses.

Our communication route with the community has so far been through the Parish Council and this so far has worked, so if you have any need to make contact this would be our preferred method.

Wishing you all an enjoyable summer. CALA Homes.

Should anyone have any queries regarding the development, please contact Parish Councillor Michelle van Bochove who has taken on the role of liaison officer with Cala Homes.

LW/15/0827 - Royal oak, Ditchling Road – the application for the erection of 5 x four bedroom and 2 x three bedroom dwellings with associated landscaping and road layout (following demolition and removal of the existing Royal Oak Public House), was discussed at Lewes

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LW/16/0057 – Land West of Rookhurst house, Colwell Lane North – this application - which proposes another 113 homes on land adjoining the present development site off Ridge Way – is awaiting determination. Lewes District Council’s Planning Department has advised that it may go to Planning Committee in July.

LW/16/0078 – Wivelsfield Primary School – the application to create a single storey extension to provide two new classrooms and associated ancillary space, thus expanding the school to one form entry, was approved by the Planning Committee at its meeting on Wednesday 18 May. The work will include the creation of seven additional parking spaces and the reconfiguration of the school hall; with internal storage cupboards being removed to create a larger floor area, and a replacement storage area

being added to the front of the building. Work on the project began over the May half-term and is expected to be completed during Spring 2017.

Progress with the Neighbourhood Plan....

A public hearing for the Neighbourhood Plan, conducted by examiner Jeremy Edge, took place at Wivelsfield Church Hall on Monday 9 May. The hearing focussed on two aspects of the Plan: the Sustainability Appraisal/Strategic Environmental Assessment and Green Spaces. Having been prepared for the hearing to last all day, participants and spectators alike were pleasantly surprised when it concluded after only two hours.

The Parish Council would like to thank all those who came along to the hearing (or attempted to do so, in the case of those who arrived for an afternoon session!), Mr Edge commented on how well-attended it was. It is anticipated that the Examiner’s report will be published in early June, after which the Parish Council, in conjunction with Lewes District Council, will take time to consider any recommendations made therein.

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CLUbS AND oRGANiSATioNS All telephone numbers are prefixed by the 01444 area code unless otherwise shown local Clubs/Organisations Community Tea Club Mothers’ Union St Andrews Cricket Club Sussex Bonsai Wivelsfield Art Club Wivelsfield Bluebells Stoolball Wivelsfield Bonfire Society Wivelsfield Cricket Club Wivelsfield Dragonflies Badminton Wivelsfield Films Wivelsfield Historical Society Wivelsfield History Study Group Wivelsfield Little Theatre Wivelsfield Pilgrims Football Club Wivelsfield Short Mat Bowls Wivelsfield Stoolball Wivelsfield Village Day Wivelsfield Women’s Institute

Dorothy Matthew Jenny Billam Richard Prokopowicz Ray Brunsden Carole Haithwaite Sybil Voller Dipak Karki Stuart Savidge Anita Wright Rhonda Janes Paula Wood Sheila Blair Rhonda Janes Darren Williams John Millachip Jane Silk Barbara Harty Audrey Wende

For Children/Young People Lunch Bunch Wivelsfield Green Baby & Toddler Group Wivelsfield Green Playgroup Wivelsfield Primary School Wivelsfield Village Hall Youth Group ‘Wicked’ – Church Youth Group JAM Children’s Holiday Club Bluebells Junior Stoolball Mid Sussex Blues Football Club

Sheila Blair Liz Gander Lorna Thwaites Office Alan Janes Perry Webber Sarah Cox Sybil Voller Katie Awcock

Twinning/Partnership links Sierra Leone Parish Partners Link Sourcieux-les-Mines, French Twinning Link

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Community Facilities Available to Hire Village Hall – villagehalllettings@gmail.com Church Hall Ote Hall Chapel

Katie Awcock Steve Onions John Elphick

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If you know of other Parish-based clubs or organisations that would like to be included in this list, please email clerk@wivelsfield.net

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Feedback from the Survey in Edition 1. . .

You may recall that in the first edition of the ‘new look’Wivelsfield News, we asked for your views about the provision of an outdoor gym and public toilets at the recreation ground, as well as seeking to gauge the level of interest for a ‘Good Neighbour Scheme’.

Thank you to those who responded via letter/email or by filling in the online questionnaire. We received 19 responses, (primarily from residents of Wivelsfield Green in the 36-65 age bracket), and their feedback is summarised below. outdoor Gym – of those who responded to the questions about an outdoor gym, the majority favoured having one, (although one respondent felt that they are more often used by children who are technically too young for them, than by their teenage/adult target audience). The idea of an exercise bike, leg press, pull down challenger, cross trainer and rower proved most popular, whilst opinion was split about the merits of pullup bars and a sit-up bench. For those interested in using an outdoor gym, the only factor that would stop them was the weather. A small majority were interested in having organised gym classes, but no clear preference was shown for how they should be organised (the factors of age, gender and ability having been suggested).

Evenings would be the most popular time of day for classes, with some respondents being willing to pay for them, depending upon cost.

Public Toilets – of the eleven people who responded to questions on public toilets, nine thought they were a good idea. There was a 50:50 split between the ten people who expressed a view about whether they would be willing to pay a little extra in council tax to fund installation of the toilets, whilst a majority (60%) would be willing to see a small increase in council tax to pay for their maintenance.

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Everyone agreed that toilets should just be open during the day with times ranging from 8am-9pm being suggested. ‘Daylight hours’ was a popular suggestion, with one respondent expressing concern about safety/possible drug use and advocating one gender neutral open plan room with no hiding places. Someone who had indicated a willingness to pay a little extra in council tax to fund toilets if no external funding was available, said however that it would be good to know what the additional sum would be.

Good Neighbour Scheme – although five of the ten respondents to these questions were willing to volunteer to help others in the community, no matching need for help was expressed. This may be because those in need of support receive it already from friends, neighbours or external agencies, or simply because they were not aware of the opportunity to express an interest or are uncomfortable about asking for help. Equally, perhaps the existing networks, groups and strong sense of community in our Parish provide the support required? We’d be pleased to hear your views.

Liz Gander, Clerk to Wivelsfield Parish Council

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started in 2014 with the intention of providing a safe, family friendly firework display for the people of Wivelsfield to enjoy.

We’re now in our third year and set out to make each display more spectacular than the last.

The 2016 event will be on Friday 21st october, at the start of the half-term holiday, so put it in your diary now.

The event is funded partly by ticket sales, partly by generous donations from local people and businesses and also by a number of fundraising events held throughout the year.

Last month everybody had a great time at Coxy’s Crazy Quiz and Bingo night and we would like to pass on our thanks to everyone who attended and especially to those who very generously donated prizes. In the last few weeks you might also have seen us helping out at the Church Fete and the Wivelsfield Beer Festival.

Still to come this year: • Wivelsfield Village Day on the Village Green: 9th July - We’ll be running the beer tent, so do pop along and see us if you can.

• Barn Dance in the Village Hall: 24th September We’re very much looking forward to our first Barn Dance. Music and calling are in the capable and talented hands of the orchins.

You can keep up to date with everything that’s going on via our Facebook page: facebook. com/wivelsfieldbonfiresociety.

We’re always looking for willing hands to help run our events and to help out on the big night, so do get in touch via Facebook or drop us an email at wbsfireworks@outlook.com if you want to get involved.

We look forward to seeing you at Wivelsfield’s Big Bang 2016,

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Sun Safety Q Find out how to protect your skin in the sun

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Skin should be protected from strong sunlight by covering up with suitable clothing, seeking shade and applying sunscreen.

Sunscreen is not an alternative to covering up with suitable clothing and seeking shade, but it does offer additional protection if applied correctly.

When buying sunscreen, make sure it’s suitable for your skin type and blocks both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation.

The sunscreen label should have: • the letters “UVA” in a circle logo and at least 4-star UVA protection • at least SPF15 sunscreen to protect against UVB Make sure the product is not past its expiry date.

Most sunscreens have a shelf life of two to three years.

Tips on applying sunscreen: • To be most effective, sunscreen should be applied liberally. The amount of sunscreen needed for the body of an average adult to achieve the stated SPF is around 35ml or 6 to 8 teaspoons of lotion.

• If sunscreen is applied too thinly, it provides less protection.

• If you’re worried you might not be applying enough SPF15, you could use a stronger SPF30 sunscreen.

The sun protection factor, or SPF, is a measure of the amount of UVB protection. The higher the number, the greater the protection. In the UK, UVA protection is measured with a star rating. Sunscreen ratings range from 0 to 5 stars. The higher the number of stars, the greater the protection.

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Don’t spend any longer in the sun than you would without sunscreen. In the UK, the sun is at its strongest from March to October, especially from 11am to 3pm. Try to spend time in the shade between these times. You can still burn in cloudy conditions, even if it is not warm.

Find out your skin type and your sensitivity to sunlight on the Cancer Research UK website.

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Wear clothes that provide sun protection, such as: • a wide-brimmed hat that shades the face, neck and ears • a long-sleeved top • trousers or long skirts in close-weave fabrics that do not allow sunlight through • sunglasses with wraparound lenses or wide arms with the CE Mark and European Standard EN 1836:2005 Painkillers, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen, will ease the pain by helping to reduce inflammation caused by sunburn. Sponge sore skin with cool water, then apply soothing after sun or calamine lotion. If you feel unwell or the skin swells badly or

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Consider sunscreens that are formulated for children and babies’ skin, as these are less likely to irritate their skin.

Some sunscreens may aggravate eczema. Check the label for any ingredients that you know your child is allergic to. Test any new sunscreen on a small area before applying it to the whole body.

Put on your child’s emollient and steroids first, then put the sunscreen on 30 minutes later. Remember to put more sunscreen on regularly throughout the day and especially after swimming. of heat exhaustion?

Heat exhaustion occurs when the body cannot lose heat fast enough. If it’s not treated quickly,

it can lead to heat stroke, which is a much more dangerous condition. Signs of heat exhaustion include faintness, dizziness, palpitations, nausea, headaches, low blood pressure, tiredness, confusion, loss of appetite and hallucinations.

Get them to rest in a cool place – ideally a room with air conditioning. Give them plenty of water.

Avoid alcohol or caffeine, as this can increase dehydration. Cool their skin with cold water. Use a shower or cold bath to cool them down or, if this is not possible, wet flannels and face cloths in water and apply to their skin. Loosen any unnecessary clothing and make sure that the person gets plenty of ventilation. Monitor their condition closely.

If you have lots of moles or freckles, you’re risk of getting skin cancer is higher than average, so take extra care. Avoid getting caught out by sunburn.

Use shade, clothing and sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 to protect yourself.

Keep an eye out for changes to your skin. Changes to check for include: • a new mole, growth or lump • any moles, freckles or patches of skin that change in size, shape or colour Report these to your doctor as soon as possible. Skin cancer is much easier to treat if it is found early.

For more information please visit:

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tree aNd hedge CuttiNg Your responsibilities

overhanging Vegetation overgrown hedges and vegetation cause real safety problems for people using the highways especially if they suffer from impaired vision or need a little more space for wheelchairs, mobility scooters or buggies. This can be dangerous if they are forced into the road to avoid the obstruction. hedge Cutting and tree cutting – Land owner responsibilities Most hedges adjacent to the highway form part of the private boundary feature of the property and therefore the responsibility for maintenance of the hedge is that of the land or property owner. We will request that the owner cuts this back if we see problems during a routine inspection or a complaint has been raised of it overhanging the highway; for reasons such as causing danger or an obstruction, or interfering with the spread of light from a street lamp.

If this is not done or we do not hear from you, a formal notice will be served. This may lead to us cutting it back ourselves and recovering the cost from you.

Maintaining your hedges and trees Please maintain your hedges and trees responsibly and inspect them regularly especially during the growing season. We do respect the environment and in some cases will consider the impact maintenance on vegetation would have, however safety is our main priority and would urge people to think about this too.

Any questions?

If you have any questions, please check our website www.eastsussexhighways.com where you can find further information or email customer@eastsussexhighways.com

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Saving you money through energy efficiency advice

Energy Efficiency Advice ÂŁ Some simple tips Here is some advice and simple tips to help you save energy and money around your home. You may find that you are already implementing some of these recommendations as part of your daily routine.

Who are UK Power Networks?

UK Power Networks owns and maintains the electricity cables and lines that bring the electricity to homes and businesses across London, the South East and East of England making sure your lights stay on. You don’t pay your electricity bill to UK Power Networks.

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Useful tips on how to be more energy efficient 1. heating – If you have central heating, learn how to use the timer and thermostat on your heating system work. If it’s very cold, set the timer to switch the heating on earlier, rather than turning the thermostat up to warm the house quickly.

2. Curtains / blinds – Drawing the curtains or blinds at night helps prevent heat from escaping through the window.

3. Lighting – Always turn off lights you aren’t using and use energy saving bulbs to save money and energy.

4. Stand by – Some items can still use energy when plugged in even if the appliance has been turned off. Ensure all electrical appliances are turned off at the plug when not in use and avoid using standby buttons.

5. Kettle – only fill the kettle with as much water for your needs.

6. Washing – Always fill your washing machine up. A full load is cheaper than two half loads.

7. Laundry – If you have a washing machine, use an economy programme (e.g. 30°C) whenever possible. When the weather is fine and if possible, dry your laundry outside, instead of using the tumble dryer.

8. Fridge & Freezer – Keep your fridge at around 3°C to 5°C. Load

and unload your fridge as quickly as possible and don’t leave the fridge door open for longer than you need to. Defrost your fridge or freezer on a regular basis to help prevent a build-up of ice.

9. Cooking – Always use the right size pan for your cooking ring and put a lid on it. This will help save energy as the food will cook quicker.

10. Limit shower times – Try to limit showers to only a few minutes. not only will this save you water, it will also save you money on water heating.

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