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VISIT CANCELLED
Due to the loss of our booking at Westminster, it is regretted that the outing planned for 7 October to the Houses of Parliament and Hampton Court has had to be cancelled. Unfortunately, some of our members do not want to do just the Hampton Court trip as they have been there already and recently, therefore, the numbers left on the coach does not make it an affordable outing. Refunds will be made to members who will be attending the Society's meeting on Tuesday 20 September; for those who do not attend, the refund will be sent by post.

(16 September 2011)
CHAIRMAN'S THANK YOU EVENING - FRIDAY 6TH MAY 2011
Our Chairman Peter French held an informal evening of light refreshments to thank all those members and non members of the Society who have given so much of their time during the past year to help the Executive Committee and Society in any way that they can especially with the delivery of the Newsletter.

It was a very successful and enjoyable evening held in the King Suite of the Village Hall, it was well attended and lovely to see our President Maggie Skelton and her husband Bill. However, our Membership Secretary Angela Kay was unable to attend but we wish her all the best for a full recovery. Also to Douglas Cook-Martin, who we know would love to have been there; again we wish him all the best and long may he continue to produce our posters and tickets so eloquently - he does some sterling work in the background. We also thank our newest Committee Member Peter Wales for organising the raffle and to our Treasurer Gay Hadley for organising the light refreshments - all very yummy.

The Chairman said that he was working on the next round of Tuesday talks and of course the AGM in October, but until then we have the two outings to look forward to; more details of the 7th October visit will be in the June Newsletter.
  • On Wednesday 15th June the outing to the Olympic Village
  • On Friday 7th October an outing to the Houses of Parliament and Hampton Court
(7 May 2011)
COMMITTEE MEMBERS WANTED
The Executive Committee is very much in need of more members. There are currently three vacancies so, please come, join us, and help us continue to be the parish development watchdog and preserver of Angmering's heritage.

If you are interested in joining the Committee, please contact the Society's Hon. Secretary, Sylia Verrinder, on (01903) 787374 or email: secretary@angmeringsociety.org.uk

(7 May 2011)
BLUEBELLS WALK 2011
Mike Pearn led another walk through Wepham Woods on 23 April this year for Society members and is leading another on 7 May. Below are two photos taken by Norman Hadley during the first walk.
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(6 May 2011)
CANCELLED MEETING
The Society's meeting scheduled for tomorrow evening (Tuesday) has been cancelled as the speaker is ill. His proposed talk, "Amberley Museum - a day out for the family", will hopefully be given at a future date.

Would members, if at all possible, kindly let other members of the Society with whom they are in contact know of this cancellation.
(17 January 2011)

SNOW CLEARING

Department for Transport Snow Code

Clearing snow and ice from pavements yourself
There's no law stopping you from clearing snow and ice on the pavement outside your home or from public spaces. It's unlikely you'll be sued or held legally responsible for any injuries on the path if you have cleared it carefully. Follow the snow code when clearing snow and ice safely.

The snow code - tips on clearing snow and ice from pavements or public spaces
Prevent slips Pay extra attention to clear snow and ice from steps and steep pathways - you might need to use more salt on these areas. If you clear snow and ice yourself, be careful - don't make the pathways more dangerous by causing them to refreeze. But don't be put off clearing paths because you're afraid someone will get injured. Remember, people walking on snow and ice have responsibility to be careful themselves. Follow the advice below to make sure you clear the pathway safely and effectively.

Clear the snow or ice early in the day
It's easier to move fresh, loose snow rather than hard snow that has packed together from people walking on it. So if possible, start removing the snow and ice in the morning. If you remove the top layer of snow in the morning, any sunshine during the day will help melt any ice beneath. You can then cover the path with salt before nightfall to stop it refreezing overnight.

Use salt or sand - not water
If you use water to melt the snow, it may refreeze and turn to black ice. Black ice increases the risk of injuries as it is invisible and very slippery. You can prevent black ice by spreading some salt on the area you have cleared. You can use ordinary table or dishwasher salt - a tablespoon for each square metre you clear should work. Don't use the salt found in salting bins - this will be needed to keep the roads clear. Be careful not to spread salt on plants or grass as it may cause them damage. If you don't have enough salt, you can also use sand or ash. These won't stop the path icing over as well as salt, but will provide good grip under foot.

Take care where you move the snow
When you're shovelling snow, take care where you put it so it doesn't block people's paths or drains. Make sure you make a path down the middle of the area to be cleared firs, so you have a clear surface to walk on. Then shovel the snow from the centre of the path to the sides.

Offer to clear your neighbours' paths
If your neighbour will have difficulty getting in and out of their home, offer to clear snow and ice around their property as well. Check that any elderly or disabled neighbours are alright in the cold weather. If you're worried about them, contact your local council.

(30 November 2010)
THE ANGMERING SOCIETY CUP
This year on Saturday 3rd July, The Angmering Society presented a cup at the Annual Angmering Flower & Produce Show, held at the Pigeon House in the High Street. This was very poignant as it was the potential destruction of Pigeon House, that started the Angmering Society in 1973. As this was the first time the cup was presented the appropriate theme was "An Illustration of Historical Angmering" in any medium, and was won by Audrey Hughes for her watercolour painting in sepia of An Angmering Scene in days gone by. Second place went to Norman Hadley and third place to Sue Carter. The Society congratulates Audrey on her win and hopes that there will be many more entrants in years to come.
(4 July 2010)
EVENING BARBEQUE
How the Society could have picked such fine weather for a perfect Summer evening is remarkable. Under cloudless skies and in the beautiful setting of Bill and Maggie Skelton's garden in North Drive, over 50 members of the Society enjoyed some wonderful food and the opportunity to chat with some old and new friends

A raffle raised £133 for Chestnut Tree House but this sum is likely to be increased when a small surplus from the evening has been calculated.





(Photos by Sylvia Verrinder)

(29 June 2010)
BLUEBELLS WALK 2010
Thanks to Mike Pearn, our leader, and the good weather, nearly forty of us had a wonderful visit to the woods on the last Wednesday in April. The exceptionally cold Spring could not be forecast and we would liked a week's delay to enjoy the bluebells at their best, however out they were and a very fine show.

The walk started from the Dover car park and headed north into lower Wepham Wood past Gibbet Piece where a notorious highwayman met his end; shortly after we then turned east along the edge of Upper Wepham Wood all the time passing hosts of bluebells..
Mike stated that the ideal condition for bluebell growth was in beech wood with Spring sun easily able to penetrate the sparse top growth at this time of year, but the dense canopy over the Summer providing the bluebells with the opportunity they need to prepare for the next year's flowering. It certainly was a visible contrast with the nearly total absence of bluebells under fir and birch.

For the last leg of our triangular walk we headed south past Oldfield Copse and Wepham Ball back to the Dover. The walk of nearly 3 miles took just under 2 hours and was a thoroughly enjoyable experience fior ladies, gentlemen and dogs. Let's hope we can do it again next year.
Peter French

(29 June 2010)
Arun Core Strategy - "Options for Growth"
Following the Government’s announcement that Arun must provide 11,500 new homes from 2006 until 2026, Arun District Council (ADC) has been tasked with identifying possible sites to accommodate them. Around 5,500 homes have already been approved or allocated in the District since 2006, leaving around 6,000 left to be located. ADC has identified three fundamentally different options for development which they presented to the public in a document entitled "Arun Core Strategy - Options for Growth Consultation 12 February - 2 April 2009".

The Society's Executive Committee had serious concerns about Options 1 and 3 contained in the "Options for Growth" document which, if implemented, could mean Angmering having to bear the construction of an additional 500 to 1500 homes.

We have provided ADC with our comments on their consultation document and readers can access our letter of 2 April 2009 by clicking here [PDF file 1.4MB].

(21 May 2009)
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