A message from Reverend Sara-Jane: I am cycling the South Downs Way – yes, all of it (in 5 sections), in aid of the restoration and building works that start at St Mary’s Thakeham in September. My challenge starts Thursday 23 July in Winchester, and
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Avoid Social Media Scams
You’re probably familiar with some of the ways in which fraudsters approach and attempt to lure in their victims, such as emails, texts, phone calls, letters and traditional doorstep scams. But did you know that social media is also a favourite place for scammers? GetSafeOnline
Plan to improve walking/cycling link to Storrington
The Parish Council has committed (June 2020) to seek to progress this scheme, which involves upgrading bridleway 2791 (Threals Lane to Northlands Lane – see map below) so that central Thakeham residents can combine this with the existing upgraded bridleway 3676 (High Bar Lane to
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West Chiltington link update
The work to resurface the remaining unimproved section of this bridleway (i.e. ~100m section roughly midway between West Chiltington and Thakeham) will take place during weeks commencing 13th and 20th July. Access may be affected during this period, but contractors will try to minimize this.
Government’s Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme
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
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