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B U R Y P A R I S H C O U N C I L new resident information I N F O R M A T I O N T O W E L C O M E N E W R E S I D E N T S T O B U R Y A N D W E S T B U R T O N P A R I S H About BURY AND WEST BURTON A L I T T L E B I T A B O U T Y O U R N E W H O M E On behalf of our community we welcome you and your family to the Parish of Bury and West Burton. This information is intended to provide you with an overview of local facilities and activities to help you become part of the local community. We would suggest that all new residents sign up for the monthly Parish Newsletter in order to be kept fully informed of all events in the Village. The newsletter is produced by the Parish Council and includes village and district news. The news page on this website will also include updates on local events and clubs. We are a relatively small parish, but with lots going on so do get involved. First, practicalities: 0 1 Key services Police Emergencies 999 Local police (non-urgent) 101 Crimestoppers (anonymous reporting of problems) 0800 555 111 Operation Crackdown (anti-social driving, abandoned vehicles) 01243 642222 It is recommended by Sussex Police that most crimes are reported on their website at: www.sussex.police.uk/ro/report/ Church St John’s, Church Lane, Bury (Church of England) Father Peter Mallinson 01798 839057 http://www.arunchurches.com/st_johns.html Arundel Cathedral of Our Lady and Saint Philip Howard Canon David Parmiter 01903 882297 https://arundelcathedral.uk/ United Reformed Golden Square, Petworth Secretary on 01798 343102 Key Services Medical information There are large medical centres in both the neighbouring towns: Pulborough Medical Group Tel:01798 872815 https://www.pmgdoctors.co.uk/ The Arundel Surgery Tel: 01903 882191 https://arundelsurgery.co.uk/ The nearest Hospital is St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester which is the nearest with A&E facilities. CHURCH FETE The Church Fete takes place every year on the last Saturday in July and is the largest Parish event, held at Dorset House School. People travel from as far as Brighton to visit so we do hope you will come and join in the fun. All funds raised go towards the upkeep of the four local Arun Churches, all of which have immense historical significance. local schools Bury CE aided Primary School www.bury.w-sussex.sch.uk 01798 831029 Headmaster: Mr T Moore Dorset House ScThAoSoKl Co-educational Preparatory School www.dorsethouseschool.com 01798 831456 Headmaster: Mr M Thomas Midhurst Rother College www.mrc-academy.org 01730 812451 Principal: Stuart Edwards The Weald Community School www.theweald.org.uk 01403 787200 Headmaster: Peter Woodman after school and libraries After School The Cornflake and ChillOut Club runs out of school and holiday clubs for children 4-11years old. Mon-Fri P H A 3S.1E5pm to 6pm / 9am-5pm during school holidays Ofsted registered 07988 748477 Playgroups Coldwaltham, St James CE Primary School Babies and Toddler Group Every Tuesday during term time 10am- 11.30am in school hall. 01798 872196 Post Office There is a post office service on Fridays 1.15pm to 3.15pm at Bury Village Hall. Local Library The mobile library is not operating at present. The nearest libraries are: Pulborough - Mon / Tues / Wed pm Arundel – Mon / Tues / Wed 1-5pm Thurs /Fri / Sat 9am-1pm local suppliers Turner’s Garage 01798 831417 Car repairs, MOT’s, petrol/diesel, domestic gas, milk, newspapers, basic food supplies and chocolate. http://www.turnersgarage.org.uk/ Charlie’s Farm Shop 01798 303989 https://www.charliesfarmshop.co.uk/ Bakery, milk, deli, fruit and vegetables (frozen and fresh), store cupboard goods, wines, beers and a butcher on site. Open Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm, closed Mondays. annual Events C H U R C H F E T E A P P L E D A Y C H R I S T M A S L U N C H JULY SEPTEMBER DECEMBER Bury and West Burton are vibrant communities with several events that happen during the year. Every month there are coffee mornings in the Village Hall. In Summer, we have both Love Bury and the Arun Churches Fete in the village. Autumn sees us celebrate the many old apple orchards we have in the parish with Apple Day and Wassail Day. We also have Remembrance Service at St John's Church with the Cubs. Christmas sees in the Bury Christmas Lunch, our Christingle Service on Christmas Eve and our village Christmas Party at the Squire and Horse. Events are constantly being added so do check the website. local pubs The Squire and Horse, Bury 01798 831343 https://www.squireandhorsebury.co.uk Amberley Black Horse 01798 831183 https://www.amberleyblackhorse.co.uk The Bridge, Amberley 01798 831619 http://www.bridgeinnamberley.com The George and Dragon, Houghton 01798 831559 http://www.thegeorgeanddragonhough ton.co.uk The White Horse Inn, Sutton 01798 869191 http://www.whitehorseinn-sutton.co.uk The Swan Inn, Fittleworth 01798 865154 https://www.theswanfittleworth.co.uk Public transport There are three buses each week run by Compass Tuesday & Friday 69 bus is at Bury at 10.15 am and arrives in Worthing at 11am, returning at 1.20pm Wednesday 71 bus leaves Bury at 10.05 arriving at Chichester at 10.40am and returning at 1pm 01903 264776 for details Information on bus timetables in general can be obtained from http://www.westsussex.gov.uk Amberley and Pulborough railway station offers services to London and the south coast. Train times from http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ or 08457 484950. The Community Minibus Association runsseveral minibuses each week from Bury to Storrington, Chichester and Rustington. Please call 01798 839122 for full details. Key Phone numbers Emergency loss of Power UK Power Networks dial 105 or 0800 316 3105 Southern Electricity 0800 0727 282 National Rail Enquiries 08457 484950 Citizens Advice Bureau 01243 784231 Lost or found dogs 01243 785166 (ask for Dog Warden) Neighbourhood Watch Rogers Beetlestone 01798 831523 (Bury) Geoff Tregaskes 01798 831501 (West Burton) For full information on all societies, clubs and village events please explore the website further. finally On behalf of the Parish welcome to you and your family. We wish you many happy years in Bury and West Burton and your new home..