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The County Library Van visits the area on the 2nd and Last Friday of each month, stopping at: Nyewood Village: 11.45am —12.05pm. & later at the Parsonage Estate: 12.15pm—12.45pm. |
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Looking for Village Halls Activities Information or perhaps just Local Clubs and Societies Information, then “CLICK” the picture |
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ON-LINE LIBRARIES:- Here are a few local on-line reference libraries and all freeeeeeeeeeee! http://www3.hants.gov.uk/library/reference-online.htm Hampshire County Councils Web Library we have found to be very good. A really good Dictionary & Thesaurus site is http://www.thefreedictionary.com/ A long name we agree but well worth a visit |
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EVERYONE HAS HEARD OF THE “SAMARITANS” BUT NOT EVERYONE NEEDS TO “SPEAK” TO THEM BUT IN CASE YOU EVER FEEL YOU NEED SOMEONE WHO CAN JUST “LISTEN” WHO WILL NEITHER SIT IN, NOR PASS “JUDGEMENT” ON YOU CLICK THE PICTURE NOW! AS SOMEONE ONCE SAID, “ITS GOOD TO TALK” |
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LOCAL STAGECOACH BUS TIMETABLES http://www.stagecoachbus.com/timetables/919293Timetable_190206.pdf Countryliner Bus Service Timetable { Monday - Friday } CLICK HERE: http://www.countryliner-coaches.co.uk/timetables-detail.asp?id=90 Countryliner Bus Service Timetable { SATURDAY-ONLY} CLICK HERE: http://www.countryliner-coaches.co.uk/timetables-detail.asp?id=91 DoRiS buses Book by calling 01730 815518 or use the on-line booking facility or http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/ccm/content/roads-and-transport/public-transport/community-and-rural-transport/doris.en now there's a mouthful of a website address! |
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YOUR LOCAL “GOOD RESTAURANT GUIDE” RIGHT HERE is by reproduced by kind permission of Midhurst Pages — Midhurst Town Community & Violet Designs your creative Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom and Home Office designer, they just try harder to give exceptional service and prices so don't miss out. http://www.violetdesigns.co.uk/good_food_guide.htm http://www.mulberrysbistro.co.uk/ |
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PARADOX TIMES REALLY MAKES YOU THINK ABOUT THE LIFE WE LEAD THESE DAYS! When you are feeling that Life is all to much of a RUSH these days poor a glass of wine or a good cup of tea if that’s what you would prefer Then DOUBLE-CLICK the Poppies and reflect on the short slide-show It will make you THINK It will make you SMILE It will probably make you EMPATHISE with its sentiment what it WILL DO is make you REFLECT on our modern lives and PROMISE YOURSELF to RETHINK what is REALLY IMPORTANT LIFE is for LIVING so SLOW-DOWN and ENJOY IT. You most certainly wont get a chance to do it all over gain! |
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South Downs Tae Kwon-Do (SDTKD) are part of the T.A.G.B the TaeKwonDo Association of Great Britain. The T.A.G.B is Europe's single largest association with in excess of 25,000 students & 450 schools in the UK alone. SDTKD teaches the Korean martial art ITF style.
With lessons in Midhurst and Pulborough (Worthing starting in 2008) for children (aged 5 years upwards) for families and adults alike, come along and find out more, after all it’s a great way of relieving stress, getting fit, meeting new people and having some fun! CLICK the link to find out more http://www.sdtkd.co.uk/ |
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Keep warm & well this winter and save money on your fuel bills There are hundreds of homes across the country that will not be able to afford to keep adequately warm at a reasonable cost this winter. Fuel poverty means a household needs to spend more than 10% of its income on fuel in order to maintain a satisfactory heating regime. Among the causes of fuel poverty are; low household income, inefficient or expensive heating systems, poor insulation or expensive fuels. Rebecca Jones, the Fuel Poverty Co-coordinator for West Sussex, said: “With the increase in energy prices this year more and more people will find it hard to heat their home within budget. We need to make sure everyone can afford to keep their homes warm and stay healthy so I hope people reading this article will also pass the information on to friends and neighbours. There is financial assistance available to all householders to make their winter more comfortable.” Our simple guide below tells you how to keep warm, save on heating bills and make your house more energy efficient. Insulate your home – Loft and cavity wall insulation are good means of trapping warmth in the home, as most heat is lost through these areas. You could also hang a thick curtain on front and back doors and use draught-proofing strips. Over 70? - Lucky you! You can now have your home insulated free with loft and/or cavity wall insulation by any energy supplier. Just call your supplier and tell them you are over 70 – it’s that simple. Apply for heating or insulation grants and discounts– There are lots of discounts, offers and grants available from the larger energy suppliers and the Government for heating and insulating your home. Contact the Energy Saving Trust Local Advice Centre free on (0800 512 012 for impartial, local advice. Remember that even if you aren’t receiving benefits you can still get discounts on insulation. Warm Front - a government-funded scheme set up to make homes warmer and more energy-efficient. If you are in receipt of certain benefits or allowances you may be eligible for a substantial grant for central heating. To find out if you qualify call free on (0800 072 9006. Eat for warmth – Regular hot meals and hot drinks provide warmth and energy. But remember to boil just the water you need. Keep moving – Any activity, even vacuuming, gets circulation going and makes you feel warmer. So spread chores out through the day. Dress appropriately – Wrap up warmly, indoors and out, ideally several layers of thin clothing. Keep your home at the right temperature – Hang thermometers in the living room and bedroom and keep temperatures between 18 and 21o C (65 and 72o F). Regulate your hot water to no higher than 60o C (140 o F). Keep warm at night – Wearing the right clothing to bed is as important as wrapping up outdoors. Don’t forget to draw curtains at dusk to keep in the warmth. Sleep with your windows closed – Cold air on the head at night will increase blood pressure increasing the risk of stroke or heart attacks. Let damp air out –and keep lids on pans to prevent condensation and mould growth. Warm air can hold more moisture than cold. Get a flu jab – The flu virus changes every year so get your jab EVERY YEAR. Winter Fuel Payment – Everyone over 60 should claim the Winter Fuel Payment. The Winter Fuel Payments helpline is (0845 915 1515 (text phone 0845 601 5613). You can use this helpline for any queries you have about Winter Fuel Payments. Check your entitlements – Contact the Pension Service. They can visit you at home and provide personal advice & identify benefits which over 60s are eligible for( 0845 60 60 265 (text phone 0845 60 60 285). Priority Service Register - There are many free products and services designed to make life easier for older or vulnerable people, provided free by your energy supplier. Very importantly, this includes advance notice of electricity supply breaks and priority re-supply – important if you rely on medical equipment or a stair lift at home. It also provides a password protection scheme to protect you from bogus callers and access to cheaper tariffs from some of the energy suppliers. Contact Energywatch, the gas and electricity watchdog for more information (0845 906 0708) or call your energy supplier
For more information on keeping warm and well in your home, and how to save money on fuel bills contact: Nicola Winser CDC’s Home Energy Efficiency Officer on 01243 534690 or email energy@chichester.gov.uk.
Web Editors Note:- Looking for the best price “HEATING OIL” why not have a look @ http://www.boilerjuice.com |
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£5 for 12 issues is outstanding value in this day & age AND it’s all put together printed, then delivered each month by a loyal band of volunteers & all under the guidance of a dedicated team including:- Editors in Chief: randtnews@btinternet.com Elizabeth Brown. Bracken Wood. Rake Hanger, Hillbrow, Liss. Hants. GU33 7NP. Tel: 01730 893 112. Email: randtnews@btinternet.com Stephen Berendt. Habyn Hill Cottage. Rogate. GU31 5HN. Tel: 01730 818 316. Email: randtnews@btinternet.com Treasurer: Ian Merry. Fyning Twitten. Fyning Lane, Rogate. Petersfield. GU31 5DJ. Distribution: Rosemary White 01730 ~ 821368 & Harriet Heslop 01730 ~ 821311. Advertising: Mrs Marlies Kershaw. Rake Hanger House. Hill Brow. Liss. GU33 7NW. Tel: 892815. Email: marlieskershaw@yahoo.co.uk. |
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Using food in a sustainable way to create electricity!The amount of food we waste each year currently sits at a global figure of 1.3bln tons. An unconceivable sum when we consider the amount of people who are starving in the world. But what can be done to put all this waste to better use? Three councils in North Wales are looking at innovative ways of using food waste in a sustainable way; by turning 20,000 tons of it into electricity each year. The £7.5m project will turn unavoidable food waste into electricity via a composting process. John Griffiths, Environmental Minister, told the BBC: “Food waste management is a key priority… there is compelling evidence that anaerobic digestion is the best solution for treating unavoidable food waste.” Also with a mission for change is Zero Waste Scotland, a pressure group set up to create a ‘zero waste society’ in Scotland. As part of their research they found that £64m worth of food waste was produced by Scottish hospitality firms every year. And of the 130,000 tons of food waste going to landfill sites every year, 77% is recyclable. Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead told the BBC: “It’s staggering that an estimated £64m could be saved by the Scottish hospitality sector each year through preventing food waste and increasing recycling. “Harnessing the energy and resource potential of food waste – which can be made into clean energy and fertiliser – is a core aim of our zero waste agenda.” Iain Gulland, director of Zero Waste Scotland, said: “This report identifies a real opportunity for businesses of all sizes operating in the Scottish hospitality sector to cash in on cost savings by taking simple actions to prevent food waste and recycle more. “Recycling unavoidable food waste holds dual benefits – not only could it help firms reduce landfill disposal costs, it also prevents greenhouse gas emissions given off as the material breaks down.” It’s not just £7.5m projects that can help in the battle against colossal amounts of food waste. Universally understood methods include having a good understanding of food labels, planning before shopping and using leftovers in other meals. But people have been doing these things for decades, raising the need for more innovative techniques. Some believe that ‘buy one get one free (BOGOF)’ offers encourage food to be thrown away as it forces consumers to buy more than they probably need. Supermarkets such as Morrisons have noticeably attempted to combat this by replacing their BOGOF offers with a ‘one free to freeze’ offer. There is also a call to ban ‘best before’ dates on all food packaging, only using ‘sell-by’ dates. It is estimated that people throw away large amounts of low-risk foods such as bread and vegetables because of their ‘best before date’. Caroline Spelman, Environment Secretary, said: “I am dismayed so much food goes to waste. If the date labels are part of the problem, it’s one thing we should be able to improve.” Colchester Borough Council has also recently introduced a food recycling pilot scheme which aims to encourage residents to collect food waste in containers, and then leave it with their other waste to be collected and recycled by the council. Portfolio Holder for Street Services Cllr Hunt said: “Colchester’s waste and recycling collection service needs to change to meet future challenges and reduce waste sent to landfill. Introducing a separate food waste collection for recycling has been a long term ambition of this administration and could increase Colchester’s recycling and composting rate by a further 7.6%.” With all the advancements in food waste solutions, the path to reducing the worldwide figure of 1.3bln tons of food wastage every year looks set to be reduced dramatically in the near future. This article came from the publication:- “Sustainable Government” |
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Sensory Art Workshops and Reminiscence We are about to commence some 'Sensory Art' activity sessions at Rogate for people who are elderly. The first session at Rogate Village Hall will commence on Friday 18th November 2011. We are particularly keen to reach those individuals who might be out of the communication loop and who would benefit from the inclusive approach we adopt. These are free sessions and some transport maybe available on request. (Earliest possible notification is needed for this.) These sessions are funded by WSCC 'Prevention and Wellbeing' programme in liaison with Chichester District Council. |
ART EXHIBITIONIn Rogate Church FRIDAY 27th APRIL & SATURDAY 28TH APRIL 10am –5pm SUNDAY 29th APRIL 12.00 noon – 4pm (20% of sales in aid of Church Roof Repairs) ENTRY FORMS AVAILABLE FROMAnnabel Beecheno 01730 821429(beecheno@talktalk.net) Kathleen Bell 01730 82138 (ktibell@tiscali.co.uk) |