Summer Newsletter Our summer newsletter is now out – paper copies are being distributed but you can also read it online below. Please also remember to support the Family friendly fundraising QUIZ (6.30pm Weds 1st August, Thakeham Village Hall), organised by Caroline Instance to raise funds for High Bar Lane playground improvements. Continue Reading →
The Parish Council is pleased to report that the ‘pinch-point’ scheme for the 30mph zone of the B2139 Storrington Road has now finally been signed off and approved by WSCC Highways, and the works will be progressed urgently during this summer school vacation, with 31 August as the target completion date Continue Reading →
We are delighted to report that the new ‘Mega’ play tower has now been installed and is open for use at the High Bar Lane playground. We think that you will agree that this is a great first step in our longer-term plans to fully overhaul this play area, bringing Continue Reading →
Find below latest information from Sussex Green Living (whose founder, Carrie Cort, presented to our May 2018 Annual Parish Meeting). Owen Richards Parish Clerk Share Fair is a pop-up social and collaborative community event, running under the umbrella of Sussex Green Living, with a pop-up Horsham Repair Café session. We Continue Reading →
Following a May 2018 presentation to members of its planning group, the Parish Council is pleased to publish this update on current proposals by St Mary’s PCC to continue the process of enhancing and modernising the fabric of the parish’s historic church. The Buildings group of St Mary’s PCC have Continue Reading →
The last (2015) National Rural Crime Survey revealed the cost of crime to rural communities – both financial, at £800 million per year, and fear, with chronic under-reporting, anger and frustration at the police and government. By participating in the new 2018 survey you can help update the true picture Continue Reading →
Planning battle success The Parish Council is pleased to report success in the planning compliance saga that has run ever since a large un-permitted access trench appeared at the western end of The Street in January 2017, disfiguring the bank of the sunken lane at the gateway to the historic Continue Reading →
Please note this new scheme, which could benefit Thakeham Primary School. New customers joining this new WSCC not-for-profit energy scheme will generate a donation to a nominated school. If you switch gas supply or electric supply alone there is a £10 donation, and a £20 donation for switching both fuel Continue Reading →
Thakeham residents are invited to attend this upcoming open public meeting of the Thakeham Village Hall Trust: THAKEHAM VILLAGE HALL (Registered Charity No 279177) The Annual General Meeting will be held at Thakeham Village Hall On Monday June 4th 2018 at 7.30pm THIS IS A PUBLIC MEETING, AND RESIDENTS OF Continue Reading →
The annual Thakeham Village Walk offers a choice of routes through our wonderful local countryside. Meet at the Village Hall car park at 10am Monday 7 May. Enquiries regarding routes, footwear etc. – please contact Cllr Norman Prince