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Amenity Sites Contents Amenity Site Page Coach Road, Westhampnett, Chichester. Amenity Site 1 Preface, Sponsorship, Shripney Road, Bognor Regis. Conservation Area. 2 Public Transport, Village Bus, Rail, Taxis Hours of Opening for Chichester & Bognor Regis sites 1 April – 30 Sept. 1 Oct – 31 March 3 Medical Services, GPs, Hospitals, Dental Surgeons, NHS Direct, Vets. Monday – Friday 8.00am – 7.00pm 8.00am – 5.00pm 4 Slindon Businesses and Services. Saturday & Sunday 9.00am – 7.00pm 9.00am – 5.00pm Bank Holiday 9.00am – 7.00pm 9.00am – 5.00pm 5 Local Deliveries, Nearby Eating Out. Materials Accepted for Recycling 6 Map of Slindon (North of A29)  Food & drink cans  Glass bottles  Car batteries  Green garden waste Map of Slindon (South of A29)  Cardboard  Metal 7  CFCs (are removed from  Newspapers refrigerators for recycling)  Plastic bottles 8 Schools, Children's Playgrounds, Association of  Household appliances  Textiles Slindon Sports Clubs. Places to Stay.  Furniture  Used lubricating oils 9 Local Authorities, Parish, District and County Councils, Member of Parliament., Local Websites Bulky items of such things as furniture, fridges, washing machines, ovens and hardcore will be collected by Verdant for a charge. Call 01903 734 520 10 Slindon Places of Worship, Village Activities and Contacts, The National Trust. Refuse Collections 11 Slindon Parish Magazine, Venues for hire, Libraries, Citizen’s Advice Bureaux, Weekly collections are now carried out every Wednesday in Slindon, Telephone Preference Service.. irrespective of public holidays. At latest, refuse should be left out in front of the property by 7.00am each Wednesday. The wheeled green 12 The Nearest . . . (blue lid) re-cycling bin supplied by Council is emptied every other Wednesday. If you are not sure which Wednesday it is then 13 Local Amenity Sites, Refuse and check with the neighbours. Paper Collections If your refuse has not been collected by 5.00pm on the day of collection contact Arun District Council on 01903 737500. 14 Emergency Telephone Numbers, Samaritans, Crimestoppers

13 The Nearest . . . The Slindon Guide

Local Stores: his booklet was conceived in 2005 by Ken Beere as an aid to new T residents. The Pudding Club has now taken on its updating and distribution. We do however wish to gratefully acknowledge Ken’s The nearest: The Forge, Reynolds Lane for friendly and helpful service, initiative, skill as well as the very considerable endeavour in its original excellent range of fresh, chilled, frozen and packaged provisions and a chance production. . to catch up in the lovely café. Open daily. Things change, and no doubt it will contain the odd error or two. In this Elm Tree Stores, opp. Lion roundabout, Westergate. Mon – Sat. 0730 – event please e-mail [email protected]. or phone 01243 814265. 1900. Sun, 0800 – 1900. Includes Post Office with hours: Weekdays 0930 – Suggestions for further additions to the Guide are also welcome. 1330 & 1400 – 1730. Sat. 0900 – 1230. Car Boot Sale: Fontwell Racecourse, (Sun. mornings except race days.). Ford Airfield, (Sat mornings, Tel: 07850 399781) Car Tax: Barnham or Post Offices. Car Wash: Total Service Station, Westergate. ARC, Shripney Rd. Bognor (opposite Tescos). Cash Machines: Shell Fontwell (Free). Total Westergate (Charge). Natwest Bank and Co-op, Barnham. Copying Machine: Co-op, Barnham (7p a copy), Arundel Post Office. Fast Food: Little Chef, Burger King, Arundel Road, Fontwell. Filling Station: Shell Fontwell (24 Hours+Shop). Also supplies LPG. Free air. Total Filling Station, Westergate (Shop). Florist: Barnham (opp station). Wkds 0900 – 1700. Sat 0900 – 1300. Key Cutting: David Messam or Timpson in Chichester. Laundrette: The Out of Town Laundrette, Maple Parade, . 0700 – 19 30. Newspapers: The Forge and Shell Fontwell. (24 hrs) If no newspaper outside, check inside. Off-Licence: David Kibble Wines, Fontwell Shopping Parade. Tues – Sat 1000 – 1900 (Closed Sun & Mon). Tel: 01243 544111. Pet Supplies: S.P.R Centre, Fontwell Av. Tel: 01243 542815. Slindon Post Office (before closure in 2008) Police Station: Arundel Police Station, The Causeway, Arundel. Hours: Weekdays 1000 – 2000.. Sats 1000 – 1800. Post Office: Elm Tree Stores, opposite Lion roundabout, Westergate. Mon Slindon Conservation Area – Sat. 0730 – 1900. Sun, 0800 – 1900. Take-Aways: Barnham Fish Bar, Barnham Rd., Barnham. Tues — Sat. lindon Village, north of the Forge, is a designated Conservation 1130 – 1330. 1700 – 2115. Tel: 01243 551021. S Area .This places extra controls over and above normal planning rules. Tandoori Indian Take-Away, Barnham Rd., Barnham. Tel: 01243 555355. Examples are cladding a building, inserting dormer windows or installing a Lantern House, (Chins.) 45 Barnham Road, Barnham Tel: 01243 553881. satellite dish visible from the road. Anyone proposing to cut down, top or Kebab & Pizza House, the Square, Barnham. Tel: 01243 554666. lop a tree must give notice to the National Park Authority. Vehicle Repair Centre Listed buildings attract even more restrictions. Always call The South PMC, Barnham Rd. Weekdays 0700 – 1700. Tel: 01243 544500. Downs National Park Authority for advice. The whole of Slindon village is S and G Motors Fontwell 01243814564 now included within the South Downs National Park.

12 1 Transport Slindon Parish Magazine Amberley & Slindon Village Bus A monthly publication delivered to the door containing Staffed entirely by volunteers, the Village Bus operates scheduled up-to-date information about the villages of Slindon, services on four days a week from Slindon and is available for hire and including past and coming events. outside these times. Fare is a flat rate of £2.60 return. Ad. pages are a useful guide to services available in the area. A Bus Pass, available free for over 60s from any Includes guide to volunteer drivers for hospital & doctors. Sussex District Council Office entitles the holder to free travel. Editor: Niki Adamson, Tel: 01243 814222. Contact: David Slee (01243 814604) or Geoff Conlon (01798 893320). To subscribe contact Mr Chris Cargill. Tel 01243 814215 Timetable from Slindon Slindon Venues for Hire Slindon Pavilion, Mill Road, Slindon. Monday Wednesday Thursday Suitable for parties of up to twenty people. Fully equipped kitchen and Slindon Hall 1.05pm Slindon Hall 9.57am Slindon Hall 10.00am Shellbridge Rd 1.07 Chichester Market 10.25 central heating. Contact Mr S Chilver . Tel: 01243 814560. Havenwood 10.00 Slindon Coronation Hall, Reynolds Lane, Slindon. Havenwood 1.10 Arundel 10.05 Chichester W. St 10.30 Bognor 1.25 10.15 Dep. Chi W. St. 1.30pm Suitable for around 100 people and fully equipped for most occasions. Stage. Adjacent field for weddings and other occasions. Dep. Bognor 3.30pm 10.25 Chichester Market 1.35 Shellbridge Rd 3.48 Dep. Rstigtn. 12.10pm Slindon Hall 2.00 Contact Lynn Collin. Tel: 01243 814376. Slindon Hall 3.55 Littlehampton 12.20 Houghton 2.10 Houghton 4.05 Arundel 12.31 Amberley Sq. 2.16 Libraries Amberley Sq. 4.11 Rackham 2.23 Havenwood 12.35 Chichester Library, Wkdys 9.30 – 7.00pm, Sat 9.00 – 5.00pm. Slindon Common 12.37 Tuesday Amberley Sq. 1.01 Tower Street, Chichester. Tel: 01243 777351.. The Worthing run has Bognor Regis Library, Mon: 9.30 – 7.00 ; Tues – Thurs. 9.30 – 6.00 been discontinued due Frid & Sat: 9.30 – 5,00. Rd. Tel 01243 86463 to lack of take up Mobile Library Compass Bus (Wed. Only) Visits Slindon Coronation Hall on alternate Thursdays, currently from Slindon Hall to Chi: 10.26am – 10.50am. Return 1.10pm – 1.34pm. 10.05 until 10.30 am. Call 01243 864638 for further information. Rail Southern operates smart trains, usually at the published times. Useful for Citizen’s Advice Bureaux Gatwick, arriving at South Terminal. Most convenient stations are Bognor Regis: Town Hall, Clarence Road, Tel: 01243 820667. Barnham and Arundel, both having a taxi rank. If coming from Gatwick Drop in and Tel Advice times: Mon. – Fri. 10.00 – 1600 hrs. with heavy luggage and you are being met, consider alighting at Amberley Chichester: Bell House, 6 Theatre Lane, . Tel: 01243 784231. to avoid trailing over bridges or through tunnels. Drop in and Tel Advice times: Mon. – Fri. 10.00 – 1700 hrs. Rail Enquiries: Tel: 08457 48 49 50 or www.nationalrail.co.uk

Telephone Preference Service Taxis Tired of unsolicited calls? Register with the TPS on 0845 070 0707 to Castle Cars (Arundel Station): 01903 884444. stop them. Or use www.tpsonline.org.uk After a few weeks the calls Cathedral Cars (Arundel): 01903 889688. Barnham Station Taxis: 01243 551753. should cease - except for those from outside the country, alas. Chichester Cab Company: 01243 785765 (Wheelchair Access) 2 11 Slindon Places of Worship Medical Services

Nearest GP Surgeries The Croft Surgery. Barnham Road, . Tel: 01243 543240 St Mary’s, Slindon (Church of ) Own dispensary. Church Hill, Slindon. Priest-in Charge: The Rev Marian Curtis Arundel Surgery, Green Lane Close, Arundel, Tel: 01903 882191 Tel:0 1243 814275

St Richard’s, Slindon (Roman Catholic) Nearest Pharmacies Lloyd’s Pharmacy, Lloyd’s Green Lane Close (alongside Arundel Top Road, Slindon. Surgery). Weekdays 0830 – 1800, Saturdays 0900 – 1700. Parish Priest: Fr. Tony Churchill. Tel: 01903 882261 Tel: 01243 823619 Five Villages Pharmacy, 49 Barnham Rd, Barnham. Hours: Weekdays 0900 – 1800, Saturdays 0900 – 1600. The pharmacist goes to lunch from 1300 – 1400. Tel: 01243 554061 Village Activities & Contacts Secretary Slindon Pudding Club: Hospitals Mr Nigel Dutton 01243 814286 St Richards Hospital, Spitalfields, Chichester. (NHS) (A&E) History Group Co-ordinators: Tel: 01243 788122 Mr Philip Berry & Mr John Clark 01243 814247 Website: www.rwst.org.uk Secretary Slindon NT Tenants’ Association: Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital, Shripney Road. Mr A Turner-Cross 01243 814369 Tel: 01243 865418 Secretary Slindon Common Residents’ Association: Arundel & District Hospital, Chichester Road, Arundel. Mrs H Hart 01243 814497 (Limited A & E) Tel: 01903 882543 The Afternoon Group: The Nuffield Hospital, 78 Broyle Road, Chichester. (Private) Mrs Kitty Mounstephen 01243 814660 Tel: 01243 530600 Secretary Slindon Horticultural Society: Mr Peter Foster 01243 814335 Dental Surgeons Secretary Association of Slindon Sports Clubs: W M Houlden, 3 Maple Parade, Walberton, Arundel. Mr S Chilver 01243 814560 Tel: 01243 552165 Chairman SlindonLife A Lawley, Chantry House Dental Practice, 1 Downview Rd, Barnham. Mr Mike Imms 01243 814777 Tel: 01243 552566 K H Sherman, Barnham Rd, Barnham. Tel: 01243 551846 Arundel Dental Care, High St, Arundel. Tel: 01903 882273 The National Trust Veterinary Surgeons The Trust manages much of the village and surrounds. Its offices are Fitzalan House, 31 Fitzalan Rd, Littlehampton. Tel: 01903713806 off Top Road via the entrance to Slindon College. Tel: 01243 814554 Downland Veterinary Grp., The Square, Barnham. Tel: 01243 553771

10 3 Local Authorities Slindon Businesses & Services Slindon Parish Council Upton Pumpkins The Lodge, Top Road, Slindon. Mr J Brown (Chairman) 814719 Mr D J Thomas 814417 October and November are the months for the nationally renowned Mrs J Harris (Clerk ) 07730 785976 Mr P Tilbury 814206 display of pumpkins and squashes. Mrs B Brimblecombe 814285 Mrs A. Watts 814272 Mr J Moor 814227 Ms N. Adamson 814222 Mrs P Haycock 814647 Slindon Pottery Top Road, Slindon. Tel: 01243 814534 A working pottery where Janet Upton Arun District Council produces beautiful and varied stoneware Arun Civic Centre, Maltravers Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5LF and earthenware. Small gifts and postage Tel: 01903 737500 Fax: 01903 730442 Website: www.arun.gov.uk Slindon Electrical Services District Councillor: Norman F Dingemans. Tel: 01243 814676 Wincote, Nyton Farm, Nyton Rd., , PO20 3UL Email address: [email protected] Tels: 01243 545829 - 01243 814350 County Council Window Cleaning Keith Redman, 41 Church Hill County Hall, West Street, Chichester PO19 1RQ Tel: 01243 814367 Tel: 01243 777100 Website: www.westsussex.gov.uk Four Seasons Countryside Services County Councillor: Derek Whittington. Tel: 01243 551840 Mr Stephen J Langley Tel: 01243 814545. Mob: 07879 627777 Email: [email protected] Little Barn, Mill Road, Slindon Common. Tree Surgery, Fencing, Pest Control, Landscaping, Fishing & Member of Parliament Shooting Tuition. £10 million public liability insurance. (Arundel & South Downs Constituency) Nick Herbert MP (Con.) Debonair Drapes The House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA Curtains, Blinds, Upholstery Office Tel: 020 7219 4080 Debbie Francis Tel: 01243 814339 Email: [email protected]

Slindon Bakery Local Websites Top Rd – Andy Turner Cross – Tel 07767 053764 www.slindon.com Best and most comprehensive by far. The Forge Reynolds Lane Slindon www.chichesterweb.co.uk Shop and Café: www.slindonforge.co.uk An excellent websites about Chichester and surrounds. www.arundel.org.uk For information about other local businesses and services refer to A good site covering activities and places in Arundel The Parish Magazine (Ref: Page 11 in this booklet) www.bognor-regis.co.uk Bognor Regis and surrounding villages

4 9 Schools Local Deliveries St Mary’s C of E Primary School Reynolds Lane, Slindon. Tel: 01243 814330 Eismann Head: Ms J Walters. Calls fortnightly and carries a comprehensive supply of high-class frozen Slindon College foods of extremely good quality. Top Road, Slindon Tel: 01243 814320 Tel: Call Lee on 07923 524 947. Headmaster: Mr I Graham. Independent Boarding and Day School for boys between 10 and 18. Catch of the Day High quality fresh fish delivered Thursday to your door. Sounds a jangling alarm on arrival in Village. Tel: 01273 582637. Mobile: 07974 464724. Children's Playgrounds Top Playing Field Milk Top Road. Run and financed by Slindon Parish Council. Crossed by a Delivered Mondays. Wednesdays, Fridays. Other items occasionally right-of-way where all dogs must be on a leash. available from their catalogue. Tel: 01903 717391. Contact Tel: Mrs J Harris 01903 713384. Sports Field Playground Newspapers Mill Road. Run and financed by the Association of Slindon Sports Can be ordered at The Forge Clubs. Contact Tel: Steve Chilver. Tel: 814560 /Paul Tilbury 814206 Hardham Road Post Office & News, Kingsham Rd., Chichester. Tel: 01243 785 515 Contact Chris Buitenhuis

Asian Food Association of Slindon Sports Clubs Barnham Tandoori Takeaway, Barnham. Tel: 01243 555355. Incorporates Slindon Cricket Club, Slindon Football Club, Slindon Stoolball Club, maintains the Mill Road recreation ground, pavilion and children’s playground and provides facilities for other clubs in the area. Secretary: Secretay: Chilver. Tel: 814560 /Paul Tilbury 814206 Eating Out Nearby

Places to Stay The Spur London Road (A29), Slindon. Tel: 01243 814216 Mill Lane House (B&B) The Black Horse Mill Lane, Slindon. Tel: 01243 814440 Fax: 01243 814436 Binsted. Tel: 01243 553325 All rooms en-suite. Three acre garden. Also two holiday flats. The George Inn Travelodge Eartham. Tel: 01243 814340 A29/27 Roundabout, Arundel Road, Fontwell. Tel: 01243 543973 The Old Stables Travelodge Fontwell Avenue, Fontwell. Tel: 0845 4100114

Fontwell Avenue, Fontwell. Tel: 0870 243 0500 Anglesey Arms Check-in at the adjacent Old Stables Halnaker. Tel: 01243 773474 The Little Chef The Hilton Avisford Park Hotel A29/27 Roundabout, Fontwell. Lane, Walberton. Tel: 01243 558300

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Map prepared and produced by Lou Friend.

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EMERGENCIES Call 999 and ask for police, fire service, ambulance or coastguard. ELECTRICITY Southern Electric Tel: 0845 7444 555 Report a power cut Tel: 08000 72 72 82

GAS Transco Gas Emergency Tel: 0800 111 999

WATER Portsmouth Water: Tel: 023 9249 9888 Southern Water Tel: 0845 27 80 845

FLOODLINE Tel: 0845 988 1188 24-hour advice and warnings SAMARITANS National Tel: 08457 90 90 90

VICTIM SUPPORT 0845 30 30 900

Non-Emergency Police Number: 101

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111

Slindon Neighbourhood Watch Association Co-ordinator: Niki Adamson 01243 814222

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