Yesterday at Ham Fields

In the interests of keeping people "in the loop" - 

Some of our neighbours noticed that there was some activty in the fields yesterday that was more than  a little curious.

Early in the day a tanker, a small van and flatbed Wickes lorry, load with aggregate, and a JCB arrived. The worse was feared, one of neighbours asked what they were doing...

They dug test soakaways which were filled with aggregate and water to see how long it took a known quantity of water to drain away.  It would seem the developer is aware of potential drainage issues on the site.

To my mind it would be more sensible to conduct such an experiment when the ground is already holding a degree of water rather than at the end of the summer when the ground is dry!

Beacon Centre Open Day

Open Day Saturday 12 October 2013 from 11.00am to 3.00pm at the Beacon Centre in Ockley Lane, Hassocks. Join us for coffee and biscuits. Hassocks Parish Council want your views. The Parish Council has been working with Asprey Homes (future site owners) and WSCC to identify how the centre might be used in future. One option is the possibility of returning the centre to community use providing there is sufficient community interest in running the centre. Your feedback is important as it will help us to see if this is a viable option. The Consultation includes – 
• An Open Day so you can visit the centre and have a chance to see its potential 
• A Questionnaire so you can identify potential users of the centre and give feedback on its future use. 
The questionnaire and information sheet are available from the Parish Office and on the website - www.hassockspc.net 

Village Lottery

I think is very worthwhile and for a stake of only £12, please can we all try and support the Hassocks Amenity Association.  Pop along to Orion News at the weekend and buy your numbers.

HAA is joining with Light up Hassocks and 1st Hassocks Scouts to launch a Village Lottery. Money raised will go to support youth work, community events and, through HAA, any amenity initiatives of local village groups. Membership costs £12 a year which entitles the purchaser to one unique number which is entered in a monthly draw. The first draw will be on 20th December 2013, and thereafter on the fourth Friday of each month. Any one member can purchase up to four numbers. Full details are in the application form, which you can download here. Forms can be returned to the Parish Centre and Orion News, or by post to 7 Beaconhurst, Hassocks, BN6 8RE. More application forms can be found in local shops and pubs.
Join us now! If successful, Hassocks would have a steady stream of income to support local causes. It could turn community dreams into community realities.
Click on the application form link to apply. HASSOCKS VILLAGE LOTTERY application form.pdf