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New film to help Arundel residents prepare for later life

By poppy_smith at 18:21 on 17/02/12

A new film has just been released showing how West Sussex County Council and its partners are helping residents prepare for the later stages of their lives. Through the 'Age with Confidence' initiative the West Sussex Cooperative (the county council, the district and borough councils, the NHS, and voluntary groups) is promoting ways in which people can plan for old age. The film highlights how through initiatives such as 'Carewise',...
If you look after someone in Arundel - who looks after you?

By poppy_smith at 20:21 on 16/02/12

People in Arundel who look after someone who is ill, frail or disabled are being offered support by the Council's Wellbeing Team. They are working with two local Carers Support Services to run free drop-in information sessions for carers in Littlehampton and Bognor Regis. The first session, staffed by Arun's Wellbeing Advisors, and the two Carers Support Services which cover Worthing, Bognor Regis, Chichester and surrounding areas,...
Arundel's council tax frozen for a second year

By poppy_smith at 20:12 on 16/02/12

Arundel residents are set to have their council tax frozen for the second year in a row. It will be the second year running that council tax has been pegged if Full Council supports the recommendations approved last night (Monday, February 13.) That would mean the average Band D taxpayer continuing to pay £161.37 for all the services delivered by the district council, which include weekly refuse and fortnightly recycling...
Support the Clean Up Britain anti-litter campaign

By johncread at 22:19 on 13/02/12

Arundel - like many towns and, also, rural areas in Britain - suffers from the terrible blight of litter. The amount of litter in Britain has increased by 500% since the 1960s, and now costs Local Authorities over £1 billion (£1,000,000,000) a year to clean up. That's your local taxpayers' money being wasted. If you hate litter and want to help do something about it, please sign the Clean Up Britain (CLUB) campaign Pledge at...
BBC to film Shakespeare play at Arundel Castle

By poppy_smith at 21:08 on 06/02/12

History will be made at medieval Arundel Castle this year in more senses than one. The magnificent walled setting of the West Sussex tourist attraction is being used in the BBC's first television adaptation of Shakespeare's Henry V for more than 30 years. And there is much more in store, too, as staff prepare for the new season of historical re-enactments, classic car rallies and titanic jousting clashes that are among the favourites...

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Reckless poachers wreck fields and leave carcass of deer covered in dog bites

By eddiemorganz

I was so saddened to read this story.

By poppy_smith at 21:19 on 09/01/12

Fields have been damanged around Arundel after reckless poachers used an off-road vehicle to drive across them. Police are saying that this is linked to a more horrifying discovery - the carcass of a deer which had numerous dog bites on it. It is understood that the poachers have been using the vehicle for 'lamping' with dogs during the evening of Saturday and Sunday (7th and 8th January). Lamping is when off road...
Is the new James Bond filmed near Arundel?

By eddiemorganz

Will keep you posted if I hear anything - would be so so cool

By poppy_smith at 21:20 on 23/01/12

Surrounded in the mystery and intrigue you would associate with Britain's most famous secret service agent, Arun District Council eagerly awaits the new James Bond film to see if Arundel's neighbour Bognor Regis features in it. National press reports claim that parts of the new 007 movie have been filmed in locations around the town. Arun District Council hasn't been approached by the production company, but scenes may have been shot...
New website to support volunteering in Arundel

By poppy_smith

I agree - any publicity these worthwhile organisations can get is a fantastic thing.

By poppy_smith at 21:24 on 23/01/12

A new website has been launched to support volunteering in Arundel. West Sussex County Council and the West Sussex Council for Voluntary Service Network (CVS) have worked together to build the website. 'Skillshare West Sussex' promotes volunteering opportunities of between one day and two weeks duration. Social enterprises, voluntary organisations and community groups can use the website here to advertise their volunteeri...
Web codes enable Arundel residents to scan planning applications while they're on the move

By poppy_smith

I haven't actually tried it out yet - but I think it's a great idea!

By poppy_smith at 21:13 on 23/01/12

Imagine pointing your mobile phone at a bar code and being taken direct to a website where you can instantly read the information you need. That's what Arun District Council has started offering residents who want to follow up planning site notices by using QR Codes. QR (short for Quick Response) codes are two-dimensional barcodes which enable anyone with most types of smartphone equipped with a barcode reading app to get online...
Nominate a brave Arundel youngster for award

By eddiemorganz

What a great scheme - I really think this is something really valuable for the community.

By poppy_smith at 21:09 on 23/01/12

Do you know a young person aged between 11-19 who deserves to be recognised in Arundel for either their bravery, voluntary or charity work? There is still time to nominate these deserving young individuals for a 2012 Arun Youth Community Award! You can nominate as many young people as you like, whether this be individually or as a group. Please follow the link for further information on the awards and to download a nomination form at...