February/March
2018
Issue no. 224
Dear Reader…. Now that the hustle and bustle of Christmas has finished and we are into the beginning of 2018 it won’t be long before spring arrives. As the days lengthen, the crocuses and bluebells will appear reminding us that the warmer, dryer days are not far away. Keep an eye out around the village for new plantings, hopefully there will be a spectacular display of daffodils thanks to local funding. To the existing and now new distributors who deliver the News to our letterboxes, a big thank you for your valued time. editor@tangmere-news.co.uk
Next cat viewing day February 24th www.crrc.co.uk
The young players are busy rehearsing for their next production “The Snow Queen”, which will be performed on the weekend of the 24th March at the Village Centre. For more details see the poster on the back page of this publication. For general information about the players phone Judy on 01243 773454 or email tangmereplayers@gmail.com
Tangmere Tuesday Club We are a lively group who meet at the Village Centre every Tuesday between 2pm and 4pm for a chat and a cup of tea. We enjoy playing cards, scrabble, bingo, beetle and often go on outings.
For more information please phone Jenny on 773578 2
Chairman’s Report
The Parish Council has successfully recruited a new Clerk, so in January we will be saying goodbye to Natalie, and hello to Freda Collins. We have also started the appointment process for the Admin Assistant who will be joining Freda to help with the Village Centre bookings. At the Parish Council meeting in January residents asked about the bus routes, and travel arrangements, especially in the evenings towards Chichester for free travel card holders. Whilst the current service is not comprehensive and any financial support from Section 106 funds would soon finish, it was recognised that with new housing planned, additional services will be provided. The Parish Council will seek to ensure that the new services include evening timetables that are more comprehensive than at present. We were also reminded that the sewer work along the Tangmere Road from Shopwhyke Lake to the Museum would be very disruptive to traffic, and would last a significant time. Concern regarding on-street parking along Chichester Drive was raised, in relation to emergency service access in emergencies, due to bottlenecks between opposite parking near Sunderland Close. The Community Wardens suggested the issue be raised with the Neighbourhood Watch teams, and commented that in an emergency the services would make a path between parked cars. Can I suggest that local residents consider this when parking to avoid damage!
Andrew Irwin
A SpeedWatch check was held in December where 279 cars were monitored, and the Police sent 3 warning letters to drivers who were logged at speeds above the limit. Whilst we have been advised that Tangmere will not get permission for 20 is Plenty, the Parish Council are considering placing speed indicator boxes on lampposts that show the traffic speed. This does not record the car details, but acts as a reminder to drivers as to their speed. The January meeting was also the time to propose the Precept for the year commencing April 2018. The funding request has been approved at £60,000, unchanged for a further year. This is now the 4th year we have held the budget unchanged, and comes at a time when other precepting authorities are proposing to lift their charges by the maximum permitted amount. This takes place amid the increase in houses in the village, actually representing a reduction per household. It is expected that once the Bader Heights development is fully build out the Parish Precept will be increased to reflect the additional tax base. This should not impact the charge per house in the village that remains at less than £1 per week. There will be a community clear-up, called the “Great British Spring Clean” in early March. The suggestion has been made to open the Youth Hall to those involved after the clean-up for “Soup and a Roll”, which would be the first pop-up café event this year. Hopefully we will be able to do this more regularly, and we would hope to get support from residents for this initiative.
phone: 01243 776823 email: andrew@clearspot.me.uk
Committee meetings are held on Tuesdays at 7:30pm at Tangmere Village centre. Village Centre committee 6th February, Finance committee 20th February and Environment committee 20th March. The next Full Parish Council meeting is on Thursday 8th March at 7:30pm. All meetings are open to the public Visit www.tangmere-online.co.uk Parish Council - for more information. 3
Tangmere Village Centre If you have an event taking place over the coming months or something special next year and as yet you have not booked a venue, why not consider the newly refurbished Tangmere Village Centre. It is an ideal venue for weddings, birthdays, parties, children’s parties, group bookings and events and our conference room is ideal for meetings. The kitchen is large and fully equipped with a double oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, hot water urn and cutlery for large gatherings and the use of the kitchen is included in the price. There is a large car park adjoining the Centre, which is situated on the edge of the village green so it is an excellent venue for summer events when both inside and outside of the centre can be safely enjoyed.
Main Hall £26ph Small Hall £20ph Committee Room £14:50ph Main hall & Small Hall £33.00ph Children's party rate (under 12’s, latest booking 3pm) £40 for 3hrs (13-17’s latest booking 7pm) £59 for 4hrs Reduced prices for regular users
For more details about facilities or to book contact The Parish Clerk on 0203 904 0980 or email:
bookings@tangmere-online.co.uk
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Flower Club
Come along to Tangmere Flower Club, held on the 2nd Friday of each month at the Village Centre, from 7.30-9.30pm.
Our next meeting is Friday 9th February, where Jayne McBride will be giving us her top tips on how to create a sub-tropical garden, right here in the U.K. There will be special emphasis on superb foliage to use in floral arrangements. February competition: Beauty & the Beast Sarah Newman from Driftwood Flowers in Lavant will be demonstrating her beautiful floral arrangements at our March meeting, also on Friday 9th. March competition: Charlie & the Chocolate Factory We would love to welcome new members to our small and friendly club, so come along and see what we’re up to! You’ll be rewarded with a fun evening, including a raffle and a tea and biscuit break! Visitors £4.00, Members £32 (per annum). Competitions are open to members only, and membership includes 10% discount at Forge Flowers in Halnaker and on floristry workshops at Seed2Design in Ashington. For more information contact Jenni Beagent on 07834 418259
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History Group
Tangmere Local History Group offers a programme of speakers and outings on subjects of historical interest, particularly in Tangmere and Chichester, but also further afield. Visitors are always very welcome to our meetings. Our next meetings are on Thursday 8th February, when Graham Claydon will be talking about Late Middle-Aged Tangmere, and on Thursday 8th March - Sara Hughes will be giving a presentation on Wildlife in the County, then and now. Meetings are held at Tangmere Medical Centre, starting at 7.30pm. Please note new venue. For further information about the group, please contact Alison Coote (01243 773276) or Richard Roberts (01243 538004). Don't forget to check out our website for lots of information about Tangmere's history : www.tangmere-history.org.uk
Waste Tips 7 Do you know which PLASTIC you CAN recycle?? Plastic is the concern of the moment – everyone is talking about the effect it is having on our environment and on the seas - but it is still very difficult to be sure what you can or cannot put in the brown wheelie bin. So let’s have a closer look – there are several we all often overlook like meat trays – and don’t forget to WASH anything that comes in contact with food as it will smell less & attract visitors less!! YES: All plastic bottles e.g. drinks, bathroom and detergent bottles; plastic pots e.g. yoghurt, cream and cottage cheese pots; plastic tubs e.g. ice cream, margarine, cosmetics, and laundry tubs; plastic food trays e.g. food, meat, fruit, microwave trays and Easter egg packaging; plastic Lids e.g. container & jar lids NO Cling film, the covers of food trays and peel-back lids; Plastic bags e.g. carrier bags, bin liners, cereal bags, sandwich bags, and bread bags; Plastic bottle tops; Crisp packets and wrappers; Polystyrene MOST IMPORTANT – try to buy unpackaged – and campaign for your Supermarket to use less!! Find out about recycling in West Sussex http://www.recycleforwestsussex.org/ 7
Christmas Fete was a great success with knitted toys etc, with a great profit of £180. A big thank you to all our helpers Third Thursday in the month walkers this year will be off to Bognor in Feb and Boxgrove in March starting at the medical centre at 10am. Books are still selling well, thank you all for buying and donating the books. We have £400 in our funds towards our next project still to be decided Joint Chair -Pat Norman 01243 776991 patnorman13@googlemail.com Margaret Blackman 01243 771486 margaretblackman@sky.com Friends would like to thank you for all your books and donations over the past year and wish you all a happy new 2018 year.
Twinning Association
Our Christmas meal was a great success as we ate our way through a duck based Cassoulet from the Provence region, accompanied by suitable liquid refreshment. After our meal we enjoyed some quizzes, which many of us found rather more mentally stimulating than our brains were capable of processing. Our next activity will be a walk and pub meal on the evening of Saturday 17th March. If you would like more Information about the Society and its activities please contact Alison Coote (773276) or Matt Deeble (697436)
Slindon Film Night – My Cousin Rachel Tuesday 27th February 7.30pm Coronation Hall, Slindon A young Englishman plots revenge against his late cousin’s mysterious beautiful wife, believing her responsible for his death. But his feelings become complicated as he finds himself falling under the beguiling spell of her charms. Rachel Weisz is captivating as the enigmatic heroine in this Daphne du Maurier adaptation. Weisz provides the magic, keeping the mercury rising with a performance full of deliciously unsolved mystery.
Call 01243 814735 or email moira.wordpower@btinternet.com to book a seat. All seats priced at £5.00 - pay at the door 8
The Tangmere allotments have had a successful growing season in 2017 with excellent fruit crops this year, despite the wet weather. In the coming month there will be fencing put up around the allotments which should help avoid the problem of animals roaming onto the plots and will match the Community Gardens boundaries. In the Spring we plan to have a plant and seed swap day – date to be arranged dependent on the weather. The plots are fully tenanted at the moment but please contact the Parish Clerk if you are interested in going on a waiting list, or other queries contact Dulcie on 01243 784301. Unsure of what to do with all those apple and core peelings ? Try a cheats marmalade : Ingredients - apple peelings and cores to half fill a large saucepan. Top up with water and boil for 1.5 hrs approx. Strain off the juice through a muslin cloth (or old thin tea towel as this does stain). And 1 large or 2 small oranges Put the juice into a preserving pan, add 1lb sugar for every 1pt of liquid. Add the zest and juice of the orange/s. Heat to boiling point then turn to a simmer until setting point (a little put on a cold plate will wrinkle when pushed). Pour into clean and sterilised glass jars. This gives a mild, sweet “marmalade” for little cost. The cooked peelings can go into a compost bin.
Allotments
We wish everyone a Happy and productive 2018.
Dulcie Oliver Chairman, Allotment Committee dulcie@tesco.net
West Sussex Mobile Library February 9th and 23rd March 9th and 23rd Tangmere Primary Academy 2.50 to 3.20pm Village Centre Car Park 3.30pm to 4.00pm 9
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TPA gets Arty about books!
At Tangmere Primary Academy we have started off the term looking at the artwork within some of our favourite books. We then created our own artwork inspired by our favourite books or in the style of some of our favourite illustrators.
At Tangmere Primary Academy we are excited to be developing a number of projects with the Tangmere Dementia Support Team. Our School Council are busy planning a number of activities to share with the clients as well as fund raising actives. 11
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Comments from your District and County Councillor One of WSCC’s responsibilities is public health and now we’re well into winter it, along with the local NHS, is promoting flu vaccinations for the elderly and young children. More details are available from Primary Schools and GP practices, as well as on line at www.nhs.uk/staywell. Another means of keeping the vulnerable well is in ensuring they have a warm home. CDC has a Warm Homes Initiative and to find out if you, or someone you know, are eligible for a visit by a Home Energy Advisor please go to www.chichester.gov.uk/warmhomes or contact Chichester Wellbeing on 01243 521041 or e-mail info@chichesterwellbeing.org.uk . Don’t be afraid, or too proud, to ask. Southern Water has submitted its plans to WSCC for the new Chichester to Easthampnett sewage pipeline. Of interest to Tangmere will be the siting of a new pumping station S of the Museum (into which the Shopwyke Lakes sewer is also ultimately planned to go) and its line along the W and S edges of the Strategic Development Location (SDL). Go to: www.southernwater.co.uk/ chichesterpipeline for the latest info. The Compulsory Purchase of the SDL grinds slowly on as the process has to be very legally precise in order to succeed. County and District Councillors often get
approached for advice on getting money to support various projects. Some projects are clearly defined and have a plan for their long term sustainability, e.g. for a specific piece of kit which will keep the organisation up to date so as to keep/ expand its membership and deliver its service. Others can only be described as very aspirational which, when difficult questions are asked, the promoter starts to realise the scale and implications of what they might be getting into as well as committing others. Often projects get going with initial bounds of ambition, enthusiasm, expressions of commitment and goodwill, but struggle once the initial set up is done, grant money spent and the initiators move on, leaving others to pick up the running and ongoing funding. Local Authorities will always need to be careful to scrutinise a voluntary project seeking public set up funds, that could end up with the taxpayer having to permanently bail it out, or not. In previous Tangmere News articles I’ve written about the need to maintain ditches. It was with great disappointment then that I found the N end of the ditch to the West of the Cheshire Crescent estate blocked with garden waste. Any ease of access across that ditch will soon fade as it becomes a couple of feet deep in mud and rotting vegetation. Ultimately the farmers could take action to block off that route and not be too receptive to complaints about fertiliser smells.
Simon Oakley is the District Councillor for Tangmere and the County Councillor for Chichester East . To contact him write to: 67 Churchwood Drive PO20 2GY or telephone 01243 538394 or e-mail: soakley@chichester.gov.uk or simon.oakley@westsussex.gov.uk 13
Community Wardens
It’s that time of the year when we all think about getting fit and healthy. How many of us have made a resolution to eat less unhealthy food, cut down on alcohol and cigarettes and get more active, yes lots of you I imagine but if your anything like me the first 2 weeks go well then the old habits start slipping back in. Well we could be the answer to your prayers and just the motivation you need! We have been lucky to be offered a set of free keep fit sessions. Tangmere Academy has very kindly let us use their school hall on a Friday morning so when you drop the children off at school you can have a “bit of you time” with some exercise, then coffee and chat afterwards, maybe meet some new friends. On our first session we will spend some time with our trainer Sam talking about the kind of exercise you would like to try be that boxercise or exercise to music then she will put some sessions together so there is something for everyone. Fun and Fit Exercise Class Free fun and social weekly exercise class, term time only, involving circuits, boxercise, and core workouts. Perfect for all fitness levels the sessions are a healthy way to meet friends or new people and a fun way to de-stress! There will be coffee and chat after each session and weekly giveaways including swim passes and sports kit. If you do the school run then find yourself at a loose end then this class is definitely for you. Meet and greet session and introduction to the programme on Friday 12th February 09.30 am Tangmere Primary school. Meet at the front door by reception. Perfect way to start the New Year!
Dawn White Gareth Jones
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dwhite@chichester.gov.uk gjones@chichester.gov.uk
07768 210358 07768 202356
Happy Valentine’s Day from your favourite out and about reporter at the Cat and Rabbit Rescue Centre, Hulky Bear. I almost didn't get my report handed in on time as I’ve been so busy opening Valentine cards from my admirers! On that note a huge thank you to you that sent gifts for me friends and I at Christmas. The Christmas pudding balls are great fun! This month I’d like to bring to your attention something very important when you find an unfamiliar cat in your area, and are tempted to feed it, before you do, check with your neighbours to see if they recognize it. If not take to your local vet and they will check if it has a microchip, they do this free of charge. If there is no microchip contact your local rescue and they will help as soon as possible. Although you are trying to be kind to feed the cat, it can cause serious harm, as some cats may have to have special diets due to allergies or medical issues, and you could make them very poorly, as one lady has been telling me. Even a few treats can cause problems (not for me though!). This lady was telling me her cat has had to have a lot of vet treatment because of someone feeding her cat. You can also try a putting on a paper collar on the cat with your phone number on, and the owners can contact you if they have a home. If the cat is in distress or poor condition the safest thing to do is have them checked for a microchip. We have just solved the mystery of one cat who suddenly went missing 4 years ago. The owners had him chipped but one day he didn't come home. The family searched but never found him. A few weeks ago someone brought a cat into us as they couldn't care for him any longer. They had had him for 4 years. We scanned him and found a microchip, rang the owner, there were shouts of joy their long lost cat had been found. The family are now reunited with their cat who they never forgot even after 4 years! So always check that a stray or lost cat really doesn't have a home before you feed or take them in. Us cats are very cheeky and so do all sorts to find extra food. If your cat is microchipped always keep the details updated if you move or change your phone number. Together we can reunite more lost animals with their owners. If you need any advice with a stray cat please contact us at the Centre. If you are interested in adopting a cat, kitten, rabbit or guinea pig then please call us here at the centre on 01243 641409 between 9-4pm during the week. PS: We have a Viewing Day Saturday 24th February 2018 12-2pm. Viewing days are non-appointment days so people thinking of adopting a cat can pop along. Otherwise we rehome 7 days a week by appointment only. 15
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Dark Evenings, No Sunshine! Brighten your day! It’s amazing how a clean white smile can make you feel better! Better still a professional clean improves the general health of teeth and gums and so reduces the need for repair treatments at the dentist. The Dental Therapists at Tangmere Dental Care can complete a hygiene visit without you having to see a dentist first. They can clean your teeth making them feel great! Also if you want, they can advise you if there may be any other potential problems. Why choose us: Our levels of hygiene are gold standard. Our decontamination procedures have been published and praised nationally. We employ Dental Therapists to provide hygiene treatments; being more highly trained they can provide a greater range of services if needed. They have specific training in the gentle care for children and nervous patients. Our Dental Therapists always have a dental nurse assisting them. The nurse helps make treatment more comfortable and gives the Therapist more time with you by freeing them from cleaning down duties. Paul Liano, the principal dentist says “it’s amazing how many people are themselves amazed when they are shown how to properly clean their own teeth! The problem isn’t usually lack of effort, it’s just the technique isn’t always right. Technique needs to be taught, like lessons to be a better golfer, a lesson to be a better “brusher” is vital to remove the plaque that causes decay and gum disease every day.” BEST OF ALL WITH THIS ARTICLE YOU QUALIFY FOR: A 45minute First Visit Hygiene appointment for the price of 30 minutes (£63.70). Be sure to bring your Toothbrush, toothpaste and any other cleaning aids you use for your mouth and get the best “coaching” session to improve your own dental health! Promotional Tooth Whitening (if appropriate) at the reduced price of £299.70 Free x-rays (worth up to £57.00) should you choose or need to book an assessment with the dentist. Interested but not sure? Call Alison our friendly Practice Manager and she will happily arrange to meet, show you round and chat about your needs for free. CALL RECEPTION ON 01243-775545 www.tangmeredental.co.uk and see what other’s say about us Paul Liano (GDC No: 59409) Principal Dentist Fang Liu (GDC No: 82498) Associate Dentist Richard Vernon (GDC No: 67281) Associate Dentist Suzanne Liano (GDC No: 211763) Dental Therapist Vanessa Miller (GDC No: 119378) Dental Therapist
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Father Derek Humphrey is retiring to Chichester, his last Service at St.Andrew’s church will be on February 4th 2018 Fr. Derek has been standing in as a retired priest at the churches of Tangmere and Oving for four years. He has become much loved by a lot people taking weddings, baptisms Fr.Derek on his 80th Birthday and being a support to the sick and bereaved. He will be remembered for his wise words and sense of humour. We thank him for all the time he has given and wish him a long, happy and restful retirement Sunday Service will be held every Sunday at 9.15am. Easter Services during holy week and Easter will be held as usual thanks to the help of several local clergy who will lead the Services. For more information contact Church Warden Hilary Barclay 01243 530186 hilaryvbarclay@btinternet.com Secretary Margaret Lumley 01243 773398 Margaretlumley46@btinternet.com www.standrewstangmere.co.uk
Our Founder and first Chairman, the late Duke of Richmond and Gordon, felt the establishment of a community foundation would highlight the smaller charities and community groups often overlooked when local people and companies thought about giving to charity. “It is, in my view, a scandal that there are areas in Sussex which are in the bottom 20% of national measures of social deprivation. At the same time, when local people or companies think of giving to charity they tend to think of large national bodies, because little is known about the small community groups on their doorsteps,” he said. “Sussex Community Foundation has been set up to bridge this gap and to make it easy for local people and companies to give to local communities. The Foundation can make a significant difference to local quality of life. This is about local communities working together for the welfare of all for many years to come.” The foundation raises funds for and makes grants to local charities and community groups across East and West Sussex and Brighton & Hove. It has raised a total of £25 million to support Sussex communities since 2006 and manages funds of money on behalf of Sussex donors, connecting them to the groups and communities they want to support. The foundation has given over 4,000 grants in partnership with those donors totalling £11.5 million to around 2,000 charities and community groups. £13 million is in endowment – a collective fund of money that will benefit Sussex people for years to come. If you’d like to sign up to there Grants e-newsletter to be kept aware of funding opportunities. Or you'd like to find out more about who they give grants to look at their website at www.sussexgiving.org.uk There next deadlines for grant applications is Friday 4th May 2018. 18
Firstly we would like to wish you all a Happy and Healthy 2018! December was a busy month away from the Garden as not to much to do. We raised funds for the Garden at the Christmas Fair with our Chocolate and Prosecco Tombola which was very successful. We believe the Grown-ups spent more money than the Children trying to win the Bottles of Prosecco! May need to get a few more bottles for next time. The funds raised will help towards items needed for the spring and summer growing season so thank you to all that had a go on our stall. Our Christmas get together was a night of Skittles along with a buffet and a few drinks! It was a very enjoyable evening with the younger members of the group joining in on the fun too with one lucky member winning the Christmas Hamper. We are hoping to hold a few events in 2018 and will keep you posted. We are now back in the Garden to burn off all those calories that we have consumed over the holidays (hopefully). If you would like any information on the Garden you can pop along to the Garden with the best time being Saturdays late morning as there is normally a few of us there or Contact Mandie Barney via Email amandabarney3@gmail.com or telephone 07738 096283 or Angela Natoli via Email awn9947@gmail.com or telephone 07496 475695 who will be more than happy to tell you all about the garden and how to join in the fun! As our January meeting fell on the 2nd we decided to meet in a ’ home for a change and had a relaxing evening chatting and welcoming a new member. In February we are out again this time for a meal at the Old Stables in Fontwell. We return to the Village Centre in March for a talk on the work of the Aldingbourne Centre. Other meetings planned for the year include a silk painting workshop, women in medicine and search and rescue dogs. All ladies are welcome, meetings are generally at the village centre on the first Tuesday each month at 7.30pm. Prospective members are welcome at both these meetings. For more information about our activities phone Fiona 527314 or email the committee on tangmerewi@gmail.com
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Dementia Support waved goodbye to a busy and successful 2017, and welcomed in the New Year. 2018 will be the year the new Dementia Support Hub opens in Tangmere, providing dementia services for people in the West Sussex Area. Our fundraising appeal has reached £1.4 million and building work is making great progress, meaning we are on schedule to officially open in May 2018. Exciting times as the Hub will be unique and a much-needed dementia service in the county. Bringing people together - dementia wellbeing activities at the Hub Over the last year we have supported over 1,000 people living with dementia, their families and carers. We are already reducing isolation and loneliness felt by people living with dementia, we are improving access to information and advice, and increasing opportunities to improve wellbeing. We have a new programme of activities for January through to April 2018. These include firm favourites such as Tea at Tangmere social group, Variety Hour and Positive Wellbeing with Alive! Activities, Singing for the Soul at the Tangmere Village Centre and Art Classes. To book a place on these sessions please call: 01243 888691 Dementia Support in the community The Dementia Support team recently visited Tangmere Academy and are working with the pupils and staff on a range of activities aimed at increasing exchanges of communication and interaction with people living locally with dementia. Activities will include social conversations, reading and singing. It is envisaged that all the activities will benefit individuals and the community and as other intergenerational project outcomes have shown they will enhance health and well-being as well as social inclusion. In readiness for the working together Tangmere Primary Academy now has 50 Dementia Friends trained from Years 5 and 6. Volunteers thanked by High Sheriff Dementia Support volunteers were thanked for their hard work by the West Sussex High Sheriff, Lady Emma Barnard. Both she and her PA and local magistrate Julia Mansergh were very impressed by the vision of the charity, the dementia services that will be provided by the Hub and the dedication of the volunteers. Lady Emma personally thanked the volunteers for their tireless work for the charity, and for providing much needed support for people living with dementia: “What an amazing place, and what a wonderful group of people you are! It is very exciting to witness the start of this great enterprise, which will make an enormous difference to so many in West Sussex.” If you would like to know more about the charity, it’s fundraising appeal or about the dementia services that will be provided at the Hub, contact the team on: 01243 888691 or visit their website www.dementia-support.org.uk 20
Indulgent Moments Eleni Thompson ACMT Treat yourself to some indulgence! Beauty, Massage and Holistic Therapies in Tangmere. Advanced Clinical Massage, Body treatments, Paraffin wax treatments, Reflexology, Reiki, Bach Flower Remedies, Indian Head Massage, Facials, Manicures, Pedicures, Waxing, Eye brow shaping, Eye lash tinting and Perming. Call now and get 20% off your first treatment! For more information or to book please contact: 01243 539935 or 07983403555 eleni@indulgentmoments.co.uk www.indulgentmoments.co.uk
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Neighbourhood Watch
Happy New Year to all our Tangmere Residents and wishing you a safe and healthy 2018. To start the year I would like to invite all Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinators and all interested residents to a talk and video presentation by PCSO Richard Moorey on Fraud and Scams. This will take place at the Village Centre on 28th Feb 5.30 – 6.30. Please come and have a cuppa and learn how you can protect yourselves from the many, emerging and ingenious ways that criminals are extracting money illegally from the public. This is not something that happens to others, it is happening right now to people in our village. Don’t be a victim, come along and find out how you avoid being trapped. Since the PCSO service was reorganised in 2016 Richard Moorey has had responsibility for Scam and Fraud Prevention in Chichester and Arun District, so let’s give him a special welcome back to Tangmere. Another matter that has been raised in the last couple of months is the issue of inconsiderate parking, sometimes causing concern that Emergency Vehicles may not be able to access all parts of Tangmere, particularly in the evening. Please think twice about where you are parking and maybe causing an obstruction. Do not park up behind ‘disabled bays’ and across dropped kerbs in particular. If you notice any obstructions, that a friendly word cannot resolve, please report to http://www.operationcrackdown.org/ Looking forward to seeing you on 28th Feb. Kate Beach 01243532505
Tangmere Village Tennis Club
We are a friendly family club providing the ideal way to learn, play or improve your tennis. New members of all standards are always welcome, adult or juniors. There will be a Spring Open Tennis Day in April- all are welcomechildren and adults-coaching and mini-tournament. Group coaching sessions are organised during the Spring and Summer seasons. Our regular playing times are Tuesday 5-7pm, Wednesday 3-4pm, Saturdays 1011am and our NEW Friday morning 9-10am are on the Tangmere MUGA, Malcolm Rd. Membership is still only £15.00 per year and this can also include one Junior family member. For further information please email info@tangmeretennis.co.uk 22
Folklore Family Fun Half-Term Activities
12-16 February
Wrap up warm and head to the Weald & Downland Living Museum for some fantastic indoor and outdoor crafts, activities and stories with a folklore theme this February half-term. From Monday 12 to Friday 16 February children of all ages can channel their excitement and energy into activities located around the Museum’s 40-acre site situated within the South Downs National Park near Chichester. Wet weather will not spoil play as there are plenty of areas under cover and 50 buildings to explore. The theme for February half-term is folklore and the Museum runs an exciting programme of family-friendly activities that changes daily, including: Make and take indoor craft activities, Help create a ferocious folklore creature, Have your face painted as a mythical monster, Listen to a fireside story about historical monsters, heroes and unusual happenings. Most activities are included in the admission price. Some activities ask for donations and these are clearly marked on the activities flyer, which visitors can collect on arrival or view on the Museum’s website. Many activities are under cover and will run from 11am-3pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The Museum’s waterside café will be open, plus there are indoor and outdoor picnic areas. Dogs on leads are welcome (including in the café) and there is ample free parking. Please wear clothes and shoes that are suitable for playing outdoors. Regular admission charges apply (free for Annual Members) and the Museum will open at 10.30am and close at 4.00pm. The Museum’s collection of over 50 rescued historic buildings are fascinating places to explore. Look out for the Shire and Percheron horses, Sussex oxen, and traditional breed farm animals including chickens and geese. Why not buy a bag of grain and feed the hungry ducks on the mill pond! For further information on opening hours, accessibility and admission prices visit
www.wealdown.co.uk , email office@wealddown.co.uk or call 01243 811363.
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Know your village…… A series of facts about our village compiled by the Tangmere Local History Group. An edited extract taken from a research project undertaken by a student at Chichester University and later published as a short pamphlet that was a thesis for a higher qualification. “A livestock track crossing the fields that made up the old RAF Tangmere airfield links Oving parish to the south border of Tangmere Parish. Here it joins a road passing through the village past a grassy area, that was once a village pond. The road then divides into two forks; one limb runs to Hill Farm’s livestock holding pens giving rise to its old name Hogget lane[now renamed as Chestnut Walk], the other limb continues onward crossing the A27 and into Boxgrove parish. The right side now built up with small houses was one known as Priory farm linked with the Boxgrove Priory. The track continues uptowards the downland onto common grazing on Levin Down. This livestock-track was locally referred to as ‘The Street’. The name still remains in Boxgrove Parish, but has been lost in Tangmere Parish where it is now known as Tangmere Road. We were informed that this probably happened sometime in 1966, but we were unable to find evidence to support this assertion. “ Malcolm Road: Wing Commander Hugh Gordon Malcolm VC Malcolm was a 25-year-old Wing Commander commanding 18 Squadron, Royal Air Force when he was awarded the VC. On 4 December 1942, he led an attack on an enemy fighter airfield near Chougui, in North Africa / Tunisia. On reaching the target, an overwhelming force of enemy fighters intercepted the squadron. All the RAF bombers were damaged and most were shot down. Wing Co Malcolm’s aircraft was intercepted caught fire and eventually the flames caused the aircraft to crash west of the target area. Later an infantry officer and two other soldiers retrieved the body of navigator Pilot Officer James Robb. The remains of Wing Co Malcolm, PO Robb and gunner Pilot Officer James Grant DFC, were buried in the Beja War Cemetery in a collective grave. Wing Commander Malcolm was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross on 27 April 1943. His was the first Royal Air Force Victoria Cross to be won in North Africa. Merlin Close: Rolls Royce Merlin The Rolls Royce Merlin was initially known as the PV-12, it was later called Merlin following the company convention of naming its piston aero engines after birds of prey. With 12 cylinders and a total capacity of 27 litres and generating over 1000hp it was first built in 1933. It became the most successful of the World War II era aircraft engines. It was built by Rolls Royce and Ford in the UK and Packard in USA. The Merlin continues to be used in many restored World War II vintage aircraft all over the world. The Fairey Battle, Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire were operational aircraft all using the Merlin. Merlin engines were made and fitted as four units on the wings of the Avro Lancaster heavy bomber; however it is most closely associated with the Spitfire, starting with the Spitfire's maiden flight in 1936. The Packard V-1650 was a version of the Merlin built in the United States, and was the principal engine used in the North American P-51 Mustang. This aircraft which is based at Goodwood is often seen flying over Tangmere, and has a distinct engine sound. Merlin engines remain in Royal Air Force service today with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, and power many restored aircraft in private ownership worldwide. Want to know more see Tangmere Local History Group details www.tangmere-history.org.uk 24
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*Tangmere Tower Blog – Jan 2018* Did you know - the tower was built in 1944 in time for D-Day; it hosted two air speed record flights in 1946 and 1953 as well as supported Prince Charles in his maiden flight in 1968! My first blog reflects on 2017, which was certainly a good year for the campaign. Despite only kicking off officially in October we certainly made the headlines, in local and national press! It was a daunting task being in front of the camera and microphone, glad Dudley Hooley (Director – Tangmere Aviation Museum) was able join me. Before we broke the campaign story to the media, we developed key relationships with the museum, university, wardens and police. This is essential in terms of going forward, aiming for heritage lottery funding. We are starting to look at phase one of the project now, which aims to secure the site and work with a conservation architect in terms of a building survey. Tangmere Action Group will continue to make the case that the preservation of this iconic building is a priority. Only by working together we can succeed. You can follow the campaign on twitter and facebook and Email savetangmeretower@outlook.com Matt Gover-Wren (TAG)
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