Thakeham Community Speedwatch Group Although we are making progress with traffic calming works (details below) a vital part of making our roads safer is the regular presence of members of the Thakeham Community Speedwatch group, set up by local resident Ian King. Please follow the
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Ellie – a letter to the community
Ellie Thornton’s parents have asked us to pass on this message of thanks. Ellie – Our Little Angel Dear Friends and Neighbours – Thank you. As you may be aware we recently lost our Ellie to a tragic accident when she was on her way
Another successful Village Tidy
Last Saturday morning’s Village Tidy was blessed with fine weather, and a high turnout of 30 volunteers collected a very large quantity of rubbish from the verges of our main roads. Virtually the entire length of the B2139 from Rydon to Coolham was covered, as well
New 74 A/B Bus timetable published
Further to February’s reprieve of the 74/A bus service (previous post), Compass Buses have now published a revised timetable. We were forewarned that the new timetable would be further pared-down. The changes now announced are: Monday-Friday Northbound (-> Horsham): AM: 0700 service retained and a new 0941
Ellie Thornton’s funeral: Thursday 13 April
Ellie’s funeral arrangements have now been confirmed as taking place on Thursday 13th April at 2:20pm, Worthing Crematorium, Kingwood Chapel [Google map; further location information] Dress: Bright Colours, not Black Family flowers only please however donations to chosen charities would be most welcome – see Ellie’s remembrance page. Ellie’s family
Thakeham mourns Ellie Thornton
The sad news today is that Ellie Thornton, the 11 year-old involved in an accident at Abingworth last Wednesday, has passed away despite the efforts of medical staff at St George’s Tooting. Members of the Parish Council send their deepest condolences to Ellie’s family and
Voters endorse Neighbourhood Plan!
We are delighted to report that 93% of local voters have endorsed the Thakeham Neighbourhood Plan! The Plan will now be taken forward by Horsham District Council for endorsement as a ‘made’ Neighbourhood Plan in the near future. The Plan aims to ensure that: the rural
74/74A Bus service reprieve
Further to strong objections raised in December by Thakeham and West Chiltington parish councils and residents to the proposed withdrawal of the 74/74A/75 bus service, we have now received news that this service will continue, albeit with some timetable reductions yet to be confirmed. The WSCC
Village Day 17 June – ways to help
After last year’s successful re-launch of the Thakeham Village Day, we are pleased to confirm that it will take place again this year on Saturday 17 June, 12.30 – 4.00pm at the Glebe Field. It will again be an event organised jointly by Thakeham
Neighbourhood Plan comes to referendum: 22 March
The parish is pleased to announce that Horsham District Council have confirmed their view that our Neighbourhood Plan, as amended by the examiner, meets relevant requirements to be submitted for referendum. The finalised text of the Plan and the full text of the Examiner’s report can