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ABOUTABOUT TOWNTOWN IssuedIssued byby Burgess Hill Town Council || No. 145 || April 2021 contents… MESSAGE FROM THE TOWN MAYOR With the rollout of vaccines we can see at Local news Pages 4 – 16 last an end to lockdowns. Foremost in our thoughts are those who have died or had Your Councillors and Meetings Page 17 their health impaired, those who grieve, Help Point Page 18 and those whose livelihoods have been damaged. We are grateful to the local CONTENTS In Touch Pages 19 – 22 groups who have worked so hard to support the vulnerable during this crisis. Over the last year we have had to cancel many of the town’s favourite events. We have, however, started the Outdoor Market and we have filled several empty shops in The Martlets while we wait for the regeneration that has been promised. We have a clear plan for building The Beehive, which will provide THE DEADLINE FOR THE AUGUST 2021 ISSUE (BOTH EDITORIAL a stage for the performing arts as well as space for clubs to meet AND ADVERTISING) IS WEDNESDAY 12 MAY 2021. and private gatherings. Letters, news and other contributions are welcome. We remain thankful for the beautiful countryside that surrounds Please address these to: About Town, Burgess Hill Town Council, us and which gives the opportunity to exercise. And now we can 96 Church Walk, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 9AS. look forward to the return of normality. Telephone: 01444 247726. Roger Cartwright, 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 In World War 2 most of the staff were lost to military service. military to lost were staff In the Worldof most War2 business. the ee od wt te uies otnig o prt fo its current from location operatein Cyprus to Road, continuingformerly business the workshop. the with sold, were butmoved out when they retired and the Church Road premises the run business to until their retirement continued1983.in Trixie, Theylived over theshop and Gwendoline Edith, their sisters, of three Raymond and Wilfrid of deaths theFollowing the war, the Afterwasre-established. business years. 25 for firefighter volunteer a was as Anthonyfootstepsfather’s their blitz.followedin They the during were London and Southampton as afield they far as called being because exempt Sussex VolunteerBrigade,Mid Fire & were Hill Burgess of members Raymond and Wilfrid his wife and two sons, Wilfrid and Raymond, continued running the rear of the shop. Anthony died at the age of 60 in 1936 and at workshop the in Duringmade wereWorld munitions 1 War shop. the of front the at pumps petrol the installed As Anthony increased bicycles. cars the of number with along business the of side a developingmotor of favour in dropped the soon were – gramophones car a own and drive to Hill Burgess in person first the be to reputed was Hole Anthony premises built at 50 Church Road. newly to moved business the 1902, In gramophones. and bicycles selling house, a now but Road and Cyprus Road, then a shop Itstarted life onthe corner ofMill the established 1896.in business who Hole Anthony to link direct can a trace today even which years, 100 for business run family a Son cycle shop in Cyprus Road – & Hole Anthony find will You ANTHONY HOLE & SON – TRADING FOR 125 – FOR SON TRADINGYEARS & HOLE ANTHONY SUPPORT OUR LOCAL LOCAL SUPPORTTRADERS OUR hours Tuesday3pm.– Saturday10am fromto Opening 233176. 01444 tel.Road, Cyprus 39 at them Find years.125 last the for done has it as Hill Burgess of residents the to accessories ensuring today, Hole &Son continues toservice, repair andprovide business and cycles the runs still Julie 1994. followingPeter’sbusiness retirement in the running continued a face coveringface– a safe a social distance of 2m where keep possible, and if not, 1m+ with and guidance Covid-19 government latest the follow to remember market,please the visiting When each and attending traders holders the visit month local stall of your details support For businesses. and along come Do 2pm. – month,9am fromeach Saturday of second the BurgessHill TownMarket takes Churchin place Walkon TOWNMARKET BURGESSHILL TownCouncil’s Facebookpage . HANDS FACEHANDS SPACE . sitd y ui Rcad, who Richards, Julie by assisted ably was Peter years many For car park at the rear of Lloyd’s Bank. buildingcanstill beseen from the signon the wall at the back of the it’supat Downer’s.” TheDowner’s “Oh, say was would someoneneeded anything if and workshop of the of floor bits first the furnitureon odd stored family The the buildera Downer.namebytheof recalls Peter workshop was initially rented over. from took then Peter, grandson Anthony’s Thethird generation of the family, Anthony TELECOMS BOXES MAKEOVER Some of Virgin Media’s grey telecommunications boxes around the town will be given a makeover. Local artists are being invited to paint suitable designs on some of the street cabinets to brighten LOCAL NEWS them up as well as the town. The designs will be approved by Burgess Hill Town Council and Virgin Media, who own the cabinets, before painting can go ahead. Designs should reflect a significant aspect of the OPEN AIR community such as its history or activities in the area. Members of Burgess Hill Artists and other artists, THEATRE RETURNS including students from local schools and colleges, are Live open air theatre will make a welcome return in being invited to submit designs to the Town Council. June when acclaimed professional theatre company If you would like to take part, please email The Lord Chamberlain’s Men bring their production of [email protected] with a written description and Shakespeare’s breathless and brilliant tragedy, Macbeth drawing of the design and colour scheme, together to Burgess Hill. with the location of the street cabinet and the number A play of supernatural magic, vaulting ambition and an on the box. examination of the dreadful consequences of the insatiable lust for power – with Shakespeare’s most chilling power couple and truly stirring poetry this stunning play will keep you gripped.
Bring a chair and a picnic. Covid safety measures will be in place for this outdoor performance. The event is sponsored by Burgess Hill District Lions Club.
Sunday 6 June 7pm, gates open 6pm for picnics. Tickets: Adult £13 | Child (under-16) £8 in advance or Adult £15 | Child £10 on the door.
Book via ticketsource.co.uk or at Burgess Hill Town Council’s Help Point 01444 247726, email [email protected]. 5 6 LOCAL NEWS email SPRING NATURE GUIDE NATURE SPRING You can discuss issues with the West Sussex West the with Youissues discuss can SPRING NATURE GUIDE NATURE SPRING Th Burg Burg A in pr La www.burg Po be pick up CONTACT YOURCOUNTY County Councillors representing Burgess Hill Burgess representing Councillors County B n y int un u email e int spr ur [email protected] se gu tel. ess H ess s H ess ch tel. ge ing d Councillor AndrewBarrett-Miles id g ope during u o our in a fre ss in e 033 022 24533 022 033 e pro been h as Guide Natu re [email protected], 01444233081 g g H a li ill Green ill esshill.go l T ill COUNCILLORS Councillor Anne Jones Councillor Anne st ny il e in he t from wn l’ s copy f rom t he o s t fl C own gr f or im yo ee a ighours, ning Happ as follows: as e e ur n an le Netw Circle v.uk. sp f cl and ouncil d fo av ac fa r r ou or or es un To th ri i 07803138085 a To 07930 133542 . 07930 te n n C wn y w y e e th sp w wn d and download or Ea ork. at ri al ng F the c st ouncil Co ki an alking! ng ti er uncil’s Help me b h s e b duced o riends e po , ol we an sp ts . id ot d . bsite ay ca te s, y n d f
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Ameeting “link” will be placed on the [email protected] TownCouncil’s website and social media pages before the Dueto COVID-19, Council meetings are currently being 01444243245 07857079131 01444640674 01444235502 07720892180 01444245059 meetingstarts if members of the public wish to attend. The www.you-bh.com YouthZone: KEEP – IN TOUCH Email: LeeGibbs Email: PeterChapman VICTORIAWARD Email: RobertEggleston STJOHN’S WARD Email: KathleenWillis Email: MatthewCornish Email: RogerCartwright ST ANDREW’SWARD MEETINGS [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ody1 uy–7pm – July 19 Monday 7pm – July 12 Monday . 01444242953 07484750363 07779968307 07832950806 01444232030 01444230979 , 17 YOUR COUNCILLORS 18 HELP POINT ceue t tk pae nArl Bres ilTw Cucl has CouncilTown Hill BurgessApril. in place take to scheduled constructionand Mid Sussex District Council will manage the rink. SussexMidby District Council. The TownCouncil willoversee the developer£17,000Englandofwithcontributions availablemade Sport from project contribution £13,000 towards the a secured is construction and granted been has permission Planning placesimultaneously. take to games four for room enough provide will rink new The tocasual players and the wider community. group to develop the sport locally, making it much more to accessible developFairfieldrinkata Recreation Councils Ground. Thiswillenablethe District and been working with the Town andHandcross toplay, have to travel to Haywards Heath have currently who Group, Pétanque U3A HillBurgess inthe UK. players thousands of with worldwide, countries 50 is now played in more than SouthernFrance inthe early part ofthe twentieth century and can be enjoyed by all. 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