November 2006

Date	Press release title
2 November 07	Remembrance Day
2 November 07	Talk to Pension Experts
9 November 07	Franklands Ward Surgery
9 November 07	Age Concern Comes to Help Point
9 November 07	Police Available to Hear Your Concerns
23 November 07	Victoria Ward Surgery
23 November 07	Police Available to Hear Your Concerns
27 November 07	National Tree Week at Batchelors Farm
30 November 07	Christmas Competition
30 November 07	Age Concern Comes to Help Point.
30 November 07	Talk to Pension Experts

The Royal British Legion – Burgess Hill Branch will again be holding the Remembrance Day Parade and service in St John’s Church . This is part of their continuing quest to involve the wider community and encourage young people to attend the service. On Sunday, 11 November the traditional march to the War Memorial will start at 10.30am from The Cyprus Road Car Park and laying of wreaths will take place in the normal way. After this ceremony everyone should make their way to St John’s Church where a service will be held. The parade will reform after the service and march back to the Cyprus Road car park.

Burgess Hill Town Council’s Help Point will be hosting the ‘People’s Wreath’ for members of the public to donate their poppy to the wreath. The wreath will be placed on the War Memorial on Armistice Day, Sunday 11 November. If you would like to donate your poppy please call into the Help Point at 96 Church Walk, Burgess Hill from Saturday 27 October.

David Truran, Parade Marshall of the Royal British Legion – Burgess Hill Branch, said “I am very pleased that once again the youth of Burgess Hill will be playing a large part in the parade and the service at the War Memorial. I have noticed over the last year that the younger generations are showing a lot more interest in learning about the two World Wars and the conflicts that have taken place and are still ongoing to this day and we are happy for them to join us on Remembrance Sunday to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.”

Councillor Andrew Barrett-Miles, Chairman of Burgess Hill Town Council , said “The Remembrance Day commemorations in Burgess Hill are very important to the local community. It is vitally important that we continue to develop this event for future generations.”

Local people can find expert advice on pension issues at Burgess Hill Town Council ’s Help Point, 96 Church Walk. The next advice session takes place on Monday 12 November 2007 .

State pension advisers have helped people with their number worries for some time. No appointment is necessary for the advice surgery – simply call in. The service is available at the Help Point on the second Monday of each month from 0900 – 1600 hours.

Burgess Hill Town Council lors for Franklands Ward, Heather Ross, Ian Simpson and Julian Thorpe are holding a surgery for residents of the Ward on Saturday, 24 November 2007, at Burgess Hill Town Council , 96 Church Walk, Burgess Hill in the Council Chamber between 10.00 am and 12.00 noon.

If you live in Franklands Ward, the south east sector of the town, and have concerns about issues in the Ward or in the town Heather, Ian and Julian would be pleased to see you on Saturday morning. If you wish to contact them ahead of the surgery their telephone numbers are:

Age Concern offers older people the chance to talk face-to-face to an adviser in Burgess Hill Town Council’s Help Point. The organisation also runs a county-wide telephone information and advice service, as well as its Fairfield Road day centre.

A trained adviser provides free and confidential information and advice on the 2^nd and 4^th Friday of each month from 9.30am-11.30am at the Help Point, 96 Church Walk, Burgess Hill. In November the next advice sessions will be held on the 23^rd of the month. The service is open to anyone aged 50 or over, or to a family member or carer looking after someone over 50. The sessions operates on either a ‘drop-in’ or appointment basis, and will deal with issues such as welfare benefits, housing options, care at home, family and personal issues and leisure activities.

To obtain further information about the sessions contact the Town Council Help Point on 01444 247726 or to make an appointment contact Age Concern West Sussex Information & Advice helpline on 0800 019 1310. This freephone number operates from 10am to 4pm , Monday to Friday, where advisers are on hand to help with a wide range of issues relevant to older people.

A scheme has been set up whereby local people are invited to drop in to Burgess Hill Town Council’s Help Point, 96 Church Walk, to discuss any worries they may have with a community police officer.

Police Community Support Officer, Katie Buckler will hold a surgery on Wednesday 21 November 2007 between 13.00 – 15.00 hours. Residents of Burgess Hill are invited to turn up on the day to discuss any issues or worries that they may have.

Andrew Barrett-Miles, Chairman of the Town Council, said: "We are delighted to offer this valuable service to people. This is an initiative designed to make it easier for people to speak openly to the police in an informal setting. Many people may find the thought of airing any problems or difficulties at the police station very daunting. Hopefully, anyone who would like to chat about their concerns will feel comfortable coming to the Help Point."

Burgess Hill Town Council lors for Victoria Ward, Ronnie Paulsen, Barbara Selby and Chris Thomas-Atkin are holding a surgery for residents of the Ward on Saturday, 8 December 2007, at the Royal George Road Day Centre, (corner of Royal George Road/Greenview) Burgess Hill between 10.00 am and 12.00 noon.

If you live in Victoria Ward, the south west sector of the town, and have concerns about issues in the Ward or in the town Ronnie , Barbara and Chris would be pleased to see you on Saturday morning. If you wish to contact them ahead of the surgery their telephone numbers are:

A scheme has been set up whereby local people are invited to drop in to Burgess Hill Town Council’s Help Point, 96 Church Walk, to discuss any worries they may have with a community police officer.

Police Community Support Officer, Brian Patfield, will be available at a drop-in surgery session at the Help Point on Wednesday 5 December 2007 between 10 00 – 1200 hours. His colleague, Katie Buckler will hold a surgery on Wednesday 19 December 2007 between 13.00 – 15.00 hours. Residents of Burgess Hill are invited to turn up on the day to discuss any issues or worries that they may have.

The Mid Sussex Tree Group has donated various native tree species to Burgess Hill Town Council as part of National Tree Week 2007, which runs from 22 November to 3 December. The trees have been planted in the west field at Batchelors Farm, the beautiful open space on the southern side of Burgess Hill which boasts wonderful views of the South Downs.

The Tree Group aims to plant, propagate and promote trees in the heart of Sussex and it grows its own stock of trees from locally collected seeds. The Group is committed to increasing the number of trees planted locally and promotes the benefits of trees and woodlands to people’s lives.

The new trees were planted at Batchelors Farm on Tuesday 27 November 2007 when Burgess Hill Town Council’s Mobile Maintenance Team spent the day working with volunteers at the site planting the donated trees and thinning out existing copses. The Town Council has been carrying out various projects at Batchelors Farm this year, in line with the management plan commissioned for the site, including the design and erection of a new bridge and work on the stream.

The Town Council Chairman, Andrew Barrett-Miles, said: “The Town Council very much appreciates this donation of trees, which will benefit Burgess Hill residents and visitors for many years to come. This is another very good example of working together with a local group for the benefit of many.”

The prize, kindly donated by Garden Pride, will be a Stag Reindeer ice sculpture (retail value £400). Just what every house needs to tempt Santa onto your rooftop.

Andrew Barrett-Miles, Chairman of Burgess Hill Town Council, said: “We hope people will enjoy having a go at our Christmas teaser. We are very grateful to Garden Pride for decorating the Help Point so beautifully and for providing the generous competition prize.”

Entries should be sent to: Liz Clark , Help Point Manager , Burgess Hill Town Council, 96 Church Walk, Burgess Hill, RH15 9AS, or you can email your answer to liz@burgesshill.gov.uk. Don’t forget to include your name, address and telephone number. The closing date is Friday 21 December at 5pm . The winner will be notified and the prize delivered by Garden Pride in time for Christmas Eve.

So don’t just count down the days to Christmas, guess the light bulbs too! You might just win your very own Rudolph replica.

A trained adviser provides free and confidential information and advice on the 2^nd and 4^th Friday of each month from 9.30am-11.30am at the Help Point, 96 Church Walk, Burgess Hill. The next advice session will be held on the 14^th December 2007 . There will not be a surgery on the 28^th December. The service is open to anyone aged 50 or over, or to a family member or carer looking after someone over 50. The sessions operates on either a ‘drop-in’ or appointment basis, and will deal with issues such as welfare benefits, housing options, care at home, family and personal issues and leisure activities.

Local people can find expert advice on pension issues at Burgess Hill Town Council’s Help Point, 96 Church Walk. The next advice session takes place on Monday 10 December 2007.

A scheme has been set up whereby local people are invited to drop in to Burgess Hill Town Council’s Help Point, 96 Church Walk, to discuss any worries they may have with a community police officer.

Police Community Support Officer, Katie Buckler will hold a surgery on Wednesday 21 November 2007 between 13.00 – 15.00 hours. Residents of Burgess Hill are invited to turn up on the day to discuss any issues or worries that they may have.

A scheme has been set up whereby local people are invited to drop in to Burgess Hill Town Council’s Help Point, 96 Church Walk, to discuss any worries they may have with a community police officer.