Staplecross

COMMUNITY NEWS & REVIEWS: POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICER. - Notice has come through from the Sussex Police Authority informing us of the following:- '˜ Do you care about making a difference in the job you do ? - Then becoming a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) could be for you. Being a PCSO can be challenging but it is also a role that includes variety, meaning and excitement. As a PCSO you will be supporting frontline policing by focusing on crime prevention and problem solving. From day one you will be helping to make your community safer for your family, friends and neighbours. Your shift could start with you working with victims and partner agencies to fully engage and understand the issues that are causing local low level crime, and ultimately preventing further occurrences. By the end of your shift you could have conducted house to house enquiries or been sent out to help find a vulnerable member of your community, working closely with partner agencies to identify support for them. We are looking for people who are good communicators with a calm and confident personality. You'll be good at solving problems, be a team player and easily build relationships with people, respecting and appreciating the views of the communities we serve. A great package deal is offered including a starting salary with shift allowances; 24 days holiday to begin with; a place on their 6 week training programme; childcare vouchers; lifestyle discounts; and many others to consider. PCSO's are based throughout East & West Sussex, Brighton & Hove and Gatwick Airport. You need to be aged 18 or over at time of applying and although you won't need a full manual driving licence to apply, you will need one by the time you are offered a role. As a PCSO you will work shifts and you will have a rotating shift pattern covering the full week Monday to Sunday between the hours of 8am and midnight, so you will need to be prepared to work weekends and Bank Holidays. If you are keen to apply, but would like to contact us in

ROTHER RAMBLERS: Maybe ‘the Beast from the East’ hasn’t quite given up yet, but the members of this popular walking group are not going to let it hamper their enjoyment of our beautiful countryside over this period. Two more walks are planned for us to enjoy and Walk No: 1 is arranged for Saturday April 7th and is an eight (8) mile circular stroll from Shortgate to the village of Buckle. The meeting place is to be the layby on The Broyle, next to the Wok Inn. OS.EXP123. TQ493151. (satnav BN8 6PH) at the usual time of 10.00am. A picnic lunch is again suggested and Alison & Perry are to be your ‘walk leaders’ for today and you may contact them on Mob: 07969~025507 for all further details. Walk No: 2 is arranged for Wednesday April 11th and will be a slightly longer meander of a 9.5 mile circular walk from The Ferry Inn to Stone-in-Oxney. The meeting point will be the car park opposite The Ferry Inn. OS.EXP125. TQ942288. (satnav TN30 7JY) again at 10.00am. The walk notes state ‘a picnic lunch is again suggested, dogs are welcome to accompany you plus the opportunity to enjoy beverages and food at The Ferry Inn upon completion’. Wil is your ‘walk leader’ for this occasion and you may contact him on: 01797~260417 or Mobile:07801~189747 for more details.

EWHURST PARISH COUNCIL: ANNUAL PARISH ASSEMBLY --ADVANCE NOTICE - This year’s Ewhurst Annual Parish Assembly will take place on Tuesday April 10th. 2018 at Staplecross Village Hall, Northiam Road, TN32 5QG - beginning at 7.15pm.- come earlier (6.45pm) for mingling and refreshments. The format will be similar to previous years with artful displays and colourful stands from our own local groups/clubs and societies, together with specially invited speakers, from the Police Dept. and our own local Primary School who will present topics for discussion, which will be of interest to many in the audience, during the evening. The Annual Report will be delivered to all households within the parish which will include reports from the Parish, District & County Councils, together with reports from our various local groups and societies. This is always a well attended meeting, so make sure you come along and “ have your say!” For more information, please contact our Parish Clerk - Richard Farhall on: 01580~389433 or via email richardfarhall1@btinternet.