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Residents will be able to dispose of the following items at all sites in West Sussex:

• garden waste
• general household waste
• wood
• cardboard
• electrical items
• bulky items
• white goods
• furniture.

Vans and pickup trucks with a permit can now enter sites. Trailers are still not allowed at this time, to help ensure social distancing and to limit queues.

Further information on what is happening at the Household Waste Recycling Sites at this time can be found on the links below and these will be regularly updated.

http://www.recycleforwestsussex.org/

https://www.wastepreventionwestsussex.co.uk/

Please be advised that a large group of travellers (19 caravans) arrived recently on land in Crawley, owned by Gatwick Airport.  Sussex Police have confirmed that this is the same group that visited some 2 years ago targeting sites in the Mid-Sussex area.  It is understood that the group were particularly difficult to deal with and stayed for a lengthy period.

There have also been reports of suspicious looking vehicles and people scoping out land in neighbouring parishes last weekend which have been reported to the Sussex Rural Police Team.

Please be aware of anything suspicious happening in Bolney, and if you see anything please contact the police on 101 or email;  101@sussex.pnn.police.uk 

Dear residents,

We know that the current situation is affecting our residents in various different ways and we would like to understand how we can effectively support you.

We are launching a survey to gather your views and to assess the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on your lives.

Tell us how your lives have changed, how you are coping and what your thoughts are on life after this crisis. Your answers will help to shape our response to the current crisis as well as our plans for the future.

Please take 10-15 minutes out of your day to complete this very important survey by Sunday 31 May 2020.

Thank you in advance for your time and for your continued support.

The Annual Meeting will be held vitually via Zoom on Tuesday 19th May at 8pm. The agenda can be found on the Parish Council pages of the website; https://www.bolney.com. If any member of the public would like to attend the virtual meeting please contact the Parish Clerk, Debbie Thomas by email at clerk@bolney.com prior to Tuesday to receive the Zoom meeting codes.

Household Waste Recycling Sites across West Sussex will begin reopening from today for limited materials.

If you are thinking of taking a trip to one of the sites there are several things you need to consider.

Before planning your journey you should:

• Consider whether your journey is essential. You should only visit a site if your waste presents a risk of injury or harm to health and cannot be put out with your regular kerbside collection. If it doesn’t please safely store your items at home for now.  
• Check our opening hours. Sites will be running their usual summer opening days and hours. Not all sites are open every day, so please make sure to check before making a journey – visit West Sussex Recycles for more information.

Before visiting a site please note:

• Only garden waste and general household waste will be accepted. Garden waste means green waste such as grass cuttings and hedge trimmings. General household waste (or “black bag” waste) is the types of items that are collected in your kerbside collection such as food or non-recyclable packaging, and does not include electrical items, textiles, bulky items, furniture or general recycling. General household waste items brought to the sites at this time will be sent to landfill. We hope to be able to accept other items soon.
• We hope to be able to accept other items soon.
• Please continue to use your household collections for recycling and general waste where possible, and only visit the site if the journey is essential.
• Only cars will be allowed on site. Trailers and large vehicles such as vans and pickups will not be allowed access at this time.
• The mobile site at Selsey and the Witterings will not be opening for the time being.

Once at the sites there will be certain measures in place for the safety of visitors and staff:

• The number of vehicles accessing the sites will be restricted. Visitors should expect long delays at sites and should delay their visit to avoid the first couple of weeks if possible.
• There will be no pedestrian access at any of the sites under the current social distancing measures
• Social distancing barriers will be in place. Visitors will be directed into enclosed bays to dispose of their waste.
• Only one person will be allowed to get out of a vehicle. Please travel to the sites alone if possible. If other people travel to the site with you, they must remain in the vehicle.
• Site staff will not be able to help unload your waste and recycling. Please do not bring anything that you cannot safely remove from your car on your own.

Before you plan your journey to a site please read our latest update which will give you further details.

Following the completion of the Affordable Housing properties in Bolney, English Rural Housing Association are currently completing a development of a further 6 homes in Ansty. They are available for Bolney residents to apply for, subject to meeting the criteria in the attached leaflet above. The properties consist of;

2 shared ownership properties: A 3 bed house and a 2 bed house for 50% share.

4 rented properties: 2 x 2 Bed Houses at £197.12 rent per week. 1 Bed Ground Floor Flat rent £142.69 per week and 1 Bed First Floor Flat rent £147.30 per week

Please contact Terri Browning of English Rural on 020 7820 7930 (option 2) or email terri.browning@englishrural.org.uk for further details.

• If you need to talk or find out information about what is happening locally, https://www.carerssupport.org.uk/ can offer you guidance and a listening ear. Their fully trained staff can be contacted via email, phone or online chat, where they will be able to help you. You do not need to be in a caring role to benefit from this service.

• https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/coronavirus/staying-safe-and-well-at-home/coronavirus-anxious/

• The NHS Every Mind Matters website has some really simple useful tips and advice to support good mental health: www.nhs.uk/oneyou

NHS free prescription delivery service

Delivers prescriptions to your door.

www.pharmacy2u.co.uk

0113 265 0222

Support groups

Organisation/Issue	Support	Contact details	Telephone No.
The Calm Zone	Support for mental health illnesses or crisis duringisolation.	www.thecalmzone.net	0800585858
Sane	Open 4.30-10.30pm daily for support with mental health illnesses.	www.sane.org.uk	Website only
Give us a shout	24/7 text service, completely free for anyone who isstruggling to cope or needs immediate help.	www.giveusashout.org	Text 85258.

MIND	Still providing phone appointments, text and online.	www.westsussexmind.org	01903 277000
NHS one you website	Online resources for mental health support while isolating	www.nhs.uk/oneyou/	Online
Qwell	Online counselling and wellbeing for adults	https://qwell.io/	Online
CALM (app and online)	Online resources for reducing anxiety during COVID-19 outbreak.	https://blog.calm.com/	Online
The Help Hub	Currently still being developed but aims to help people with anxiety about coronavirus	www.thehelphub.co.uk/	Online
The Silver Line Helpline	Social isolation and loneliness support.	www.thesilverline.org.uk/	0800 4708090
Talking point	Online community (for dementia patients or carers of) where people can speak to other people in a similar situation. Free to access 24/7.	www.alzheimers.org.uk/	Online
iTalk	Accepting referrals for phone support only.	www.italk.org.uk/	023 8038 3920
Safe in Sussex	Help for people at risk of domestic abuse.	www.safeinsussex.org or email info@safeinsussex. org.uk	0330 333 7416Monday to Friday,9.30am – 4pm.

The Bolney Parish Magazine for May is ready to view on the Parish Church Website. During the lockdown only a very few are being printed for subscribers with no internet access. www.stmarymagdalenebolney.org.uk/news/parish-magazine

RED or GREEN
pieces of paper/card taped to front windows of homes.

RED
Alerts you that the occupants here need help.

GREEN
Alerts you that the occupants here are OK at present.

Please keep an eye out for your neighbours windows.

The Bolney Volunteers in partnership with
Bolney Parish Council
Emergency Telephone Number
07752 274952

The Eight Bells pub in Bolney is doing “cook at home” meals and has a small shop.
https://www.theeightbellsatbolney.co.uk/
Call 01444 881396

The Cowfold Cottage Tandoori in Cowfold does curry deliveries to Bolney.
https://cottagetandooricowfold.co.uk/
Call 01403 865865

The Bolney Wine Estate is doing fresh produce boxes
https://bolneywineestate.com/products/fresh-produce-boxes
Call 01444 881575

Truffles Bakery
http://www.trufflesbakery.co.uk/
Call 01273 492687

The Crabtree in Lower Beeding is doing food deliveries and has a small shop. Call 01403 892666

Jeremy’s Corner Petrol Station and shop serving hot food.
Bolney Cross Service Station and shop.

Bolney Nursery Call 01444 881784 for stock and information.

The Spar shop Handcross. Call 01444 400201

Newsagents in Handcross. Call 01444 400342

Lloyds Pharmacy in Cuckfield
Call 01444 413132

Mental health.
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/

Mid Sussex Befriended Service. Call for a friendly chat and advice. 0300 772 7703

Sussex Mental Healthline: Telephone support and information. Call 0300 5000 101