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ABOUTABOUT TOWNTOWN IssuedIssued byby Burgess Hill Town Council || No. 146 || August 2021 contents… MESSAGE FROM THE TOWN MAYOR As life starts to return to normal and we all (hopefully) enjoy some summer Local news Pages 4 – 15 weather, it is a pleasure to explore all Help Point Page 16 the resurfaced walking and cycling routes in and around the town. They Your Councillors and Meetings Page 17
will be a year-round blessing and CONTENTS In Touch Pages 18 – 22 source of pride for Burgess Hill. Our resounding YES to The Beehive (our new community centre & arts venue) has meant the project can finally be set in motion. We must now hope that the loan application is approved so that delivery can begin this year. Meanwhile, Burgess Hill Pantry has opened in The Martlets Square, and other ventures there continue to thrive. The Town Council is planning to put on a summer programme of THE DEADLINE FOR THE DECEMBER 2021 ISSUE (BOTH EDITORIAL free events for families and young people, COVID regulations AND ADVERTISING) IS WEDNESDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2021. permitting, and to promote the town centre and support our Letters, news and other contributions are welcome. local traders. The programme will conclude with a Wellbeing Day Please address these to: About Town, Burgess Hill Town Council, and the return of the popular Outdoor Cinema to St John’s Park 96 Church Walk, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 9AS. in September. Telephone: 01444 247726. Anne Eves, Town Mayor Contact Details: Advertising – Jennifer O’Grady on 01444 238207, or [email protected] Editorial – [email protected] About Town is published by Burgess Hill Town Council. About Town was typeset and printed by Gemini Press, Unit A1, Dolphin Way, Shoreham-by-Sea West Sussex BN43 6NZ. Tel: 01273 464884. Burgess Hill Town Council does not accept any responsibility for any default on the part of advertisers in About Town. The views expressed in the contents of About Town and as defined by the editorial staff are not necessarily those of the Town Council. Conditions of acceptance of advertising: Burgess Hill Town Council does not endorse any advertisements published in About Town and in the event of any misprint, error or omission in the publication of an advertisement, the publisher will re-publish the advertisement, excepting when the misprint, error or omission does not materially detract from the advertisement. 3 4 LOCAL NEWS Road, he made the decision to open the shop.the open to decision Road,the made he Cyprusin vacantlater, became followingand premises whena productsrealisehis wereand he to genuine. graduallyHe up built people for while a took it as slowly up built business The week.the of rest the during repairsout carried and CentreShopping – Place Marketnow is what of site the on market thriving and large a then – market Saturday and Wednesday Hill’s Burgess at stall twice-weekly a with ago years 40 than more business the started Lawrence order.to items other and valuations,ringsmake and and repairs out carry items.also Theysilver and gold antique as well as jewellery and platinum and new silver gold, sell second-hand and buy they Lawrence Sissling, founder by today run Still their at years 40 Cyprusin premisescurrent Road. than more for traded having traders, long-established independent Hill’s Burgess one is of Jewellers Sissling Lawrence from 10am to 1pm. Make an appointment for for appointment an Make 1pm. with help to 10am from Thursdays on Walk Church 96 Point, Help Council’s the Town at held now are sessions WeeklyJobcentre providing a name and contact number.contact and name providinga [email protected], email Please JOBCENTRE SESSIONS JOBCENTRE • Jobsearch • Jobsearch Training• workfor Looking • IN BURGESS HILL BURGESS IN SUPPORT OUR LOCAL TRADERS LOCAL OUR SUPPORT LAWRENCESISSLING JEWELLERS • Local vacanciesLocal • years.He says: 40 for stayed and Saturday for came he that jokesLawrence trust.knowledgeablecan they to continues someone to talk and shop items the see to the opportunity an provide shopping online of rise the Despite grandparents.and parents their I have served tens of thousands of delightful customers and this and customers delightful of thousands of tens served have I has given me a wonderful connection with Burgess Hill.” Hill.” Burgess with connection wonderful a me given has F O i n p the at residents Hill Burgess represent who Councillors media platforms, or call or platforms, media the on surgery this of time the to closer available be will details More noon. 12 to 10am from 11September the at concerns Burgess Hill your Town Council offices, 96 Church to Walk, on listen to surgery a holding d e n COUNCILLORS LISTENING COUNCILLORS i t n h ony Dsrc ad on Councils Town and District County, g e
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ANNUAL REPORT Burgess Hill Town Council’s Annual Report for 2020/2021 is available from the Help Point at 96 Church Walk or can be downloaded from the Town Council’s website www.burgesshill.gov.uk/annualreport. 5 6 LOCAL NEWS way. Therepairs are now complete and the asbridge is open wellagain. as middlewalkthe rot,of side replacingnorth rottenthe planks 12in to beginning were which bridge, the in slats Monday Group enjoymentof residents. the for open are and Council Town Hill Burgess by owned the south side of Burgess Hill adjacent to the water tower, are safetylocalwalkers.forand fields,The locatedwhich areon Batchelorsworkat improveFarm spaceopento accessibility VolunteersVo the from way. Therepairs are now complete and the asbridge is open wellagain. as middlewalkthe rot,of side replacingnorth rottenthe planks 12in to beginning were which bridge, the in slats Monday Group enjoymentof residents. the for open are and Council Town Hill Burgess by owned the south side of Burgess Hill adjacent to the water tower, are safetylocalwalkers.forand fields,The locatedwhich areon Batchelorsworkat improveFarm spaceopento accessibility lu nt ee BATCHELORSFARM rs f BRIDGE REPAIRSBRIDGE ro m volunteers took out and replaced all the wooden volunteers took out and replaced all the wooden th e ody GroupMonday ody GroupMonday ae are ot repair out carried have ae are ot repair out carried have Frontline WorkersDay unveilingceremonytheanduring District Council at was Sussex benchdignitariestheTownMiddedicated andMayor from by The it. funded and commissioned Council Town so responded Theidea for thebench was proposed bylocala resident who andthe volunteers, and magnificentlyand selflessly during the COVID-19 charities crisis. workers, keyparticularBurgessCommunityitsHillthein andto thanks BurgessHillTown Council. commemoratesbenchThe gives and A ££ FOR ££ RAINBOW [email protected] haveanyqueries, please contact Hill TownCouncil website withsupporting information canbe found onthe Burgess application forms online the Applications and deadlines projects. environmental for available also are funds year This £1,000+are available for capital costs only. runningcosts aswell ascapital expenses. general available forMajor Grants are £1,000of to up of GrantsMinor scheme. grants community its through support provides and residents Hill Burgess benefit that groups local voluntary of work the values Council Town Hill Burgess rainbowCOVID bench COMMUNITY on5July. hasbeen installed in COVIDBENCH www.burgesshill.gov.uk . 01444238207 GROUPS StJohn’s Park or emailor NHS and NHS .Ifyou by h pbi ram Lcl historian realm. Local public the BurgessHill TownCouncil promotingis thetown’s ownpeers of from inspiration Taking coalhole covers and crossovers). pillarboxes and locally cast street furniture (railings, gutter grids, Sussextradition),a (verymuch waterhydrants, marketcrosses, posts mile (indicating iron distancetheBowChurchLondon), to cast in letters), brickpaving metal and cap iron cast a with trees,suchas heritage lampposts, uniqueoursignposts (timber realmconsist theeverydayof objects oftenwetake for granted public our of peers enhanced. The appreciated, and preserved be to outstanding need streetscapes have which we Sussex In generationsto enjoy. future and us for maintained and preserved be shouldrealm’ publicarguingthetheseandrealm ‘peersof public the to much so adds that furniture street historic our retaining of importance Trust Heritage Sussex byways,villages, towns and cities. the all external embraces public spaces ofourhighways This and access. free has environmentbuiltthepublic where theof publictherealm, whichpartsrelatesallto increasingawarenessimportance theof of an beenyearsfewtherehaslast theOver PEERS OF PEERS THE s ihihig the highlighting is usx eiae rs’ campaign Trust’s Heritage Sussex FredAvery with , Burgess Hill , PUBLIC REALM PUBLIC www.sussexheritagetrust.org.uk. visit Trust contact Heritage Sussex about information please further For included be should [email protected]. 01444 call or think you neighbour- your inhood realm’ public the of ‘peer a is there If willbe aliving document that can be added to over time. S S N E V E T Buying and selling your property your selling and Buying We’re here to help you with: youWe’re help to here HeritageandHistory Associationwebsites. It madeavailable theon TownCouncil andthe Historic items such as the thephotographs and putting it all together. takingTowntheinformationCouncilis and providingislistand drawnathe mostupof Association History and Heritage sign at the entrance to to entrance recreation ground the at sign wellasmoreas recent additions suchtheas John’sStChurchfront beingofincludedare Relationship breakdownsRelationship Planning for your futureyourfor Planning Commercial property property Commercial Wills and Probate and Wills Children issues Children S S R O T I C I L O S & N O h ifrain il be information willThe . Pigott Memorial P ols End Worlds E P O has , in
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9 LOCAL NEWS WALKING AND CYCLING IMPROVEMENTS ON TRACK
The first phase of the Place and Connectivity Programme is Further detail on the Place and Connectivity Programme, due to be completed this summer, including the popular including a map and project progress, is available at Green Circle route around Burgess Hill. https://burgesshill.net/transport/sustainable-transport. The Place and Connectivity Programme is delivering
LOCAL NEWS upgraded walking and cycling infrastructure across the town’s parks and open spaces. Significant progress has been made with many improved routes nearing completion or open for public use including at Burgess Hill and Wivelsfield railway stations, Fairfield Recreation Ground, West Park Nature Reserve, Marle Place and adjacent to Birchwood Grove School. Work to the Green Circle is also progressing well with much of the route now upgraded and open for public use. The first phase of works is due to be completed this summer with the second phase, that will enable many of the routes to be used for both walking and cycling use, expected to be completed in the autumn. By the end of 2021 over six miles of safe, direct and attractive walking and cycling routes will have been created HEALTH AND or improved as part of the Burgess Hill Place and Connectivity Programme. WELLBEING DAY This programme is being jointly delivered by Mid Sussex The Health and Wellbeing Day, taking place from District Council and West Sussex County Council to improve 11am-3pm on Saturday 4 September, is a brand new local public spaces as well as walking and cycling infrastructure event highlighting what is available in Burgess Hill to to support the Burgess Hill Growth Programme. The project is support your mental and physical wellbeing. funded by £22.8m of government Local Growth Funding and developer contributions. There will be something for all ages, with sports and activity stations and demonstrations, stalls from community groups, charities and local businesses, and a climbing wall, spread throughout The Martlets FIND US ON INSTAGRAM Square, Church Walk and St John’s Park. You won’t want to miss this fantastic free day out! Burgess Hill Town Council is on A full programme will be released in the lead up to Instagram – tag us for information or to notify us of issues around the town. Send the event, booking will not be required. 10 us your photos @burgesshilltowncouncil. vergesshould be looking good. August. in left in cuttings situ once the flowers grass have self-seeded. the By their second year removingthe Wildflowersthrive and poorit'ssoilonimportantso cuttingsthe arenot spells dry during Local supporters have been encouraged to help by watering the verges andself-seed. mowthese areas onceyear, a in August,toallow theflowers togrow supportedbyprojectisWestTheSussex County Council, will which andlocal business eco2home, based at TheMartlets shopping centre. wasSeedprovidedCounty thebyCouncil, Burgess Hill TownCouncil otherpollinating insects. wildflowerincreaseseedstoplantdiversity benefit andandbees the verge is one of nine around the town that have been sown with aroundBurgess Hill and wondered what they signify. vergesgrassthe Theyof someindicate on heartblue aspotted Youhavemay WILDFLOWERS Tisshaws Limited T/A Tisshaws Solicitors. Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority SRA No.566801SRA Authority Regulatory Solicitors the by regulated Solicitors.Tisshawsand Authorised T/A Limited Tisshaws www.westsussex.gov.uk/news/pollinator-event-creates-a-buzz Forfurther information about the Blue Heart Campaign 3 Hazelgrove Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3PH RH16 Road,HaywardsHeath Hazelgrove 3 now recognised by recognised now www.tisshawssolicitors.co.uk Tel: Email: Your local family lawyers,Yourfamily local visitwww.bluecampaignhub.com, also andthe Love BUG Facebook page. 0 1 4 4 [email protected] 4
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REMEMBER, REMEMBER ACTIVITIES FOR THE OVER 50’S AT THE CHERRY TREE 25 SEPTEMBER Burgess Hill’s annual Bonfire and Firework Display take place Burgess Hill’s Cherry Tree Centre in Fairfield Road is on Saturday 25 September at Fairfield Recreation Ground, open for the over 50s, offering a full programme of with all the fun of Benson’s Funfair to add to the enjoyment. activities from Monday to Friday, including exercise sessions for the active and not so active, as well as This year Burgess Hill Bonfire Society has approved a new LOCAL NEWS dance, art and craft. costume based on the Romans. This is in addition to the traditional Aztec and Smuggler costumes members of the Burgess You can try Silver Ballet or Footlights Dance, Zumba Gold, Hill Society usually wear. Pilates, Gentle Yoga, Strength and Balance, Chairobics, Tai Chi and Chair Flex and Stretch. Or if you are creative try Sadly, the parade through the town with visiting Bonfire Societies Art Club. Fitness sessions are just £4 and art sessions £5 won’t be taking place this year. The decision to cancel the including materials. They are developing new activities so procession is based on several factors, the first one being to keep an eye on the programme and if there are other protect the financial future of the society. Fundraising this year activities you would like they are keen to hear new ideas. has been severely curtailed as the Summer Festival and other You can also drop in to the Chatty Café or join the weekly fundraising opportunities were cancelled due to COVID-19. With Healthy Walk, or book yourself in for hairdressing, very little money coming in from fundraising and donations the reflexology or chiropody. Society decided that carrying over the funds from last year and those raised this year makes more long-term sense. There’s no reason to be stuck at home alone – the Cherry Tree will offer you a warm welcome even if you just want Torch-making preparation has also been restricted by COVID-19. to pop in for a coffee and a chat. Tea, coffee and cake are With all these things and more taken into consideration the available throughout the day. Transport is available for difficult but necessary decision was made to remove the those who need it. For further information, please procession from the event for 2021. It will be back in 2022! contact 01444 236497. It will still be an unmissable family event in the park with a huge fire and spectacular firework display to make you ooh and aah, so put the date in your diary. WHAT’S ON IN THE AREA? Bonfire Programmes will be on sale as usual, priced £1, and will be available from the Town Council’s Help Point and Disco For the latest news of events in and around Burgess Furnishings in Church Road. Funds raised from programme Hill throughout the coming months, visit Burgess Hill sales support the cost of putting on the event so do please buy Town Council’s website, www.burgesshill.gov.uk, or one and support the Bonfire Society’s efforts. contact the Town Council’s Tourist Information Centre at 96 Church Walk, telephone 01444 238202 or email [email protected]. We also stock a full range of theatre brochures along with our ever popular Theatre Tokens. 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The 5th free BMX Rock Up & Ride event will be held on Tuesday 10 August from 10am to 4pm at Burgess Hill BMX track, next to Leylands Park off Maple Drive.
Professional BMX coach Nikki LOCAL NEWS Spiers from Gosport BMX Club will provide expert coaching and guidance with music from DJ Matt. The event is organised by Burgess Hill Town Council with Respect Youth Club, with funding provided by Burgess Hill District Lions Club. Keep an eye on the Town Council’s social media and websites for further information and bookings, and any COVID updates.
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