Residents and small and medium-sized businesses in rural areas of West Sussex can now benefit from the fastest and most reliable broadband connectivity if they choose to ‘go gigabit’. Thanks to collaboration between the county’s local authorities, more money is now available to pay for
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Playparks set to finally reopen
We are pleased to report that, in light of new government guidance, Horsham District Council have confirmed that playparks around the district can re-open from Saturday 4 July. However, for everyone’s safety it is important that: social distancing is still adhered to; anyone showing signs of
Volunteer in Horsham District
Horsham District Council have now launched a brand new, dedicated, volunteering website which will make registering a vacancy and finding potential volunteers far quicker and easier for you. You can now check your existing opportunities and register your new volunteer vacancies here :https://www.volunteerhorshamdistrict.co.uk/
Quarantine Kids Storytime (QKST)
Since April, local actress Christine Hounslow has been proud to participate and support Quarantine Kids Storytime, an initiative set up by professionals in the industry to read stories, recite poetry, sing original children’s songs, and much more. This was intended to entertain children, and of
Public Rights of Way service update & info
West Sussex County Council (WSCC) has suspended the 15 month Inspection and Maintenance Cycle, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and is currently only taking action on Public Rights of Way (PROW) where reported issues require work to ensure public safety on the network. Should any
‘The Bald Explorer – The Quest for England’
Film maker and amateur historian, Richard Vobes is enthusiastically exploring Britain’s great heritage, traditions and legends. In May 2020 Richard visited Thakeham, you can see his videos here: In Search of Sussex – In Which I Go To Thakeham in West Sussex
Message of thanks to the Covid-19 support group
Thakeham Support Group volunteers have been working hard, running errands, delivering shopping and collecting prescriptions to help other residents. A warm message of thanks has been received from Mark Donaghy, Chair West Sussex Local Pharmaceutical Committee. Further information on community support, including employment advice, support
Car park charges to resume in Horsham District
Parking charges are set to resume in Horsham District council owned car parks from Monday 15 June 2020 when many non- essential shops are allowed to reopen. Other councils in West Sussex have either never stopped car park charging or resumed doing so on 8
Thakeham Creative Showcase
Do you make and sell homemade wares at fairs and exhibitions? Or do you have an Etsy or Ebay shop for selling? I’m working on a project on the parish website to feature our talented residents and their homemade wares. From baking to painting, woodwork
PC welcomes new plans for Listed First School building
The Parish Council has welcomed the latest revised redevelopment scheme for this important but increasingly dilapidated listed building. The scheme now features residential conversion for the main house to a single dwelling, as well as similar conversion of the ancillary hall structure. Details of the
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