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Festival season is back!

Welcome to your June/July issue of Crawley Live.In this issue we highlight some of the festivals and events taking place over the coming months.

Find out more about Heart in the Park on pages six and seven, Armed Forces Day on page nine, a town twinning celebration on page 11 and details of Crawley Festival, Crawley Folk and Beer Festival, Crawley International Mela, Crawley Circus Festival and Crawley Irish Festival.

Also in this issue don’t miss your chance to have your say on future developments in Crawley. The next stage of Crawley 2029 is here and the council wants your views. Turn to page 14 for the latest.

If you, or someone you know, would like Crawley Live in a different format such as large print, Braille or tape, or in a different language, please contact Allan Hambly on 01293 438781 or email allan.hambly@crawley.gov.uk

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News from across the town

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06 Heart in the park Don’t miss this fun-filled day at Tilgate Park on 29 June

09 Armed Forces Day Support your local servicemen and women at this event

10 Click Crawley Snap away and enter our great photography competition

11 Town twinning More about the 40th anniversary celebrations of Crawley’s tie-up with Dorsten

12 Festivals All you need to know about these major events

14 Crawley 2029 Give us your views on the future of your town

15 Police and Crime Plan Find out more about the Police and Crime Commissioner’s objectives for Sussex

16 My Mayoral year A look back at Councillor Keith Blake’s 12 months as Mayor of Crawley18 Cycle map Download or pick up your Cycle Crawley Easy Way map

19 Young enterprise Young Start-up Talent, STEMfest and more

20 Crawley Wellbeing Get active with watersports, outward bound courses, tai chi and more22 Supporting voluntary action The latest news from Crawley Community and Voluntary Service

17 Community Noticeboard Crawley Rugby Football Club

24 Dear diary Music, puppetry, open-air theatre and more…

Design: Tileywoodman Creative 01737 221199 Printing: Belmont Press Ltd Published by: Crawley Borough Council, Town Hall, The Boulevard, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1UZ. Telephone: 01293 438000

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23 Council contacts Get in touch with the council

A free four-week taster course will provide an introduction to the game of bowls for children during the summer holidays.

The sessions will include fun activities, access to bowls equipment and tuition from coaches certified by Bowls England.

The course will take place each Monday from 29 July to 19 August from 10-11.30am at Grattons Indoor Bowls Club.

For more information, and to book a place, call Rod on 01293 538785.

Bowls for children

Crawley’s local bus service received an award and recognition at the prestigious National Transport Awards.

Metrobus operates bus services in West Sussex, Surrey and Kent and has its headquarters and depot in Crawley.

The company was awarded the Bus Operator of the Year award for its involvement in a range of initiatives to improve services and facilities and being responsive to local needs.

John Russell, a Metrobus driver from Crawley, was runner-up for the Top National Bus Driver award at the UK Bus Awards. He was recognised for his excellent customer service, popularity and exemplary skills.

Metrobus successFive more areas have received extra protection after being designated as conservation areas by Crawley Borough Council.

Conservation areas are chosen for their special architectural and historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance.

Three new areas have been designated:

• Hazelwick Road, Three Bridges

• Malthouse Road, Southgate

• Southgate Neighbourhood Centre.

Two existing conservation areas have been extended:

• Brighton Road Conservation Area

• Ifield Village Conservation Area.

A Conservation Area Statement will be drawn up for each area and residents can get involved by joining a Conservation Area Advisory Committee.

For more information, visit www.crawley.gov.uk/conservationareas

Conservation areas

A Manor Royal firm has won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise – the second year in a row a Crawley firm has picked up this prestigious prize.

Elekta Ltd, which designs and manufactures solutions for the radiotherapy treatment of cancer, won the award in the International Trade category.

The awards are given to UK businesses for outstanding achivement in the categories of innovation, international trade and sustainable development.

Elekta Ltd also recently celebrated two awards at the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards, which also highlighted the successes of many other Crawley companies.

Award for Crawley business

Crawley Borough Council is launching a Private Sector Leasing scheme to help those in housing need.

Properties will be leased from private landlords for between three and five years to provide accommodation for families who have fallen on hard times.

Landlords who join the scheme will see benefits such as:

• A guaranteed monthly rental income

• Property management from an experienced team

• Access to the council’s repairs service

• Annual gas safety checks and servicing.

To find out more about the scheme, call 01293 438203 or email privatesectorleasing@crawley.gov.uk

Private Sector leasing scheme

Bus passes will now be managed by Euclid Card Services instead of Crawley Borough Council.

The process, on behalf of West Sussex County Council, includes renewals, applications, replacement cards and enquiries. There is expected to be minimal disruption for customers and application forms are still available from the Town Hall.

People over the age of 60, and those eligible because of a disability, are entitled to free, off-peak bus travel anywhere in England.

All rail card application forms are also still available from the Town Hall.

For more information visit www.westsussex.gov.uk/buses

Concessionary travel changes Work is set to start on a new

neighbourhood in Crawley’s North East Sector.

Infrastructure work is planned to begin this summer for the neighbourhood centre on the site.

A consortium of Taylor Wimpey, Persimmon Homes, Crawley Borough Council and the Homes and Communities Agency is the driving force behind the project, which has outline planning permission for 1,900 new homes, 40 per cent of which will be affordable housing.

Developers Taylor Wimpey and Persimmon recently secured detailed planning approval to construct the infrastructure for the first phase of residential development, which will include a neighbourhood centre, new primary school, retail, and community and health facilities, all for public use.

Plans for the first phase of homes are currently be finalised. Construction of the first homes is expected to start in 2014, subject to planning approval.

North East SectorWorth Services have teams of domestic violence advisors across West Sussex to provide help and advice to people in abusive relationships.

The service believes that everyone has the right to live their life free of fear, humiliation, abuse and threats.

Domestic violence advisors are on hand seven days a week to help people recognise what makes an unhealthy relationship, understand what is happening and help them to keep themselves, their home and their family safe.

For information and advice call 07834 968539 or visit www.worthservices.org

Domestic violence advice

A range of markets are coming to Crawley’s town centre.

The regular fresh fish and meat market takes place in the High Street every Friday while on Saturdays the market sells fruit, vegetables and general items.

Every Wednesday the fruit, vegetable and general market moves to Queens Square.

A weekly local produce market takes place on Sundays in Queens Square.

And the arts and craft market returns to Queens Square on 1 June, 6 July, 3 August and 7 December.

Visit www.crawley.gov.uk/events for more details.

Markets

The relocation of Crawley Museum from Goffs Park House to The Tree in the High Street is getting closer.

Crawley Museum Society (CMS) has been working in partnership with Crawley Borough Council to find new premises to house its collection of local artefacts. The move to the town centre provides an excellent opportunity to showcase

Crawley’s history and bring it to life for future generations.

The majority of funding for the project will be provided by the council and the Heritage Lottery Fund. The project team is also keen to hear from local businesses interested in an association with the new museum. Contact CMS on 01293 539088 for more details.

Crawley Museum

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Crawley Dementia Alliance is aiming to have Crawley selected as one of 20 dementia-friendly communities as part of the government’s Dementia Challenge.

Under the lead of the newly-formed Crawley Clinical Commissioning Group, the group is working with Crawley Borough Council, West Sussex County Council, healthcare professionals, community groups and charities including Alzheimer’s Society, Age UK and Carers Support.

A launch event was held by Dementia Friendly Crawley in the town centre in May.

For more information call 01293 585317 or email wellbeing@crawley.gov.uk

Crawley Dementia Alliance

In your relationship why are you afraid?

WORTH Services have teams of

Independent Domestic Violence

Advisors across West Sussex

available 7 days a week

9.00am-5.00pm to help you.

Call 07834 968539.

Local contact details and further

information on WORTH can be

found on our

website: www. worthservices.org

24-hour National Domestic

Violence Freephone

Helpline 0808 2000 247 You are not to blameYou are not alone

RememberYou have a right to live your life free of

Fear Humiliation

Threats

Abuse

Speak to an Independent Domestic

Violence Advisor who can

help you to: Understand what is happening

Keep yourself safe

Keep your children safe

Keep your home safe

If you are in immediate danger call 999

WS1094 8.12

In your

relationship

why are

you afraid?WORTH Services have teams of

Independent Domestic Violence

Advisors across West Sussex

available 7 days a week

9.00am-5.00pm to help you.

Call 07834 968539.

Local contact details and further

information on WORTH can be

found on our

website: www. worthservices.org

24-hour National Domestic

Violence Freephone

Helpline 0808 2000 247 You are not to blame

You are not alone

Remember

You have a right to live your life free of

Fear

Humiliation

Threats

Abuse

Speak to an Independent Domestic

Violence Advisor who can

help you to:

Understand what is happening

Keep yourself safe

Keep your children safe

Keep your home safe

If you are in

immediate danger

call 999

WS1094 8.12

HOuSING

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Heart TownCrawley

Love our town Love your heart

Are you up for a challenge? Enter the team raft raceTeams of six friends, family or colleagues will

be pitted against each other to retrieve objects from

the lake before assembling them back on dry land.

From 11.30am. £40 per team of six (16+ years)

One and three mile family fun runsWith a choice of routes, you can walk, jog or run around the picturesque lake and park, making it ideal for families with younger children. You can even come along in fancy dress – whatever the mood takes!

From 10am. In advance cost is £3 for one mile and £5 for three miles or £5/£7 on the day.

From 11.30am

Register by 20 June 2013

at www.bhf.org.uk/HITP or call 0121 661 5100

From 10.00am

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Join our get active family fun dayMake a day of it and join our get active family fun day in the park, with a packed programme of activities that you can try for free!The fun activities include:

Parking is limited so please cycle, walk or use public transport. Visit www.crawley.gov.uk/cycling for free maps and information or www.metrobus.co.uk for bus timetables.Event partners

• Inflatables • Assault course • Tri golf • Beat the goalie • Face painting

• Free health checks • Circus workshops • Bike obstacle course • Toddler soft play area • Sumo suits and much more…!

Something is coming to Crawley this summer!

Make sure you bring all the family along to our get active fun day at Tilgate Park in aid of the British Heart Foundation (BHF).

The BHF is the nation’s heart charity, raising essential funds to accelerate life saving research and patient care.

As a Heart Town, Crawley Borough Council is committed to improving the heart health of the community and increase residents’ participation in active events, as well as supporting the charity in its life-saving, pioneering work.

Something is coming to Crawley this summer!

Saturday 29 June Tilgate Park 10am to 3pm

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Armed Forces Day takes place on Saturday 29 June and Crawley is showing its support by hosting a special event.The Civic Hall on The Boulevard will host music, displays and demonstrations from armed forces cadets, serving troops and veterans between 10am and 12.30pm.

Refreshments will be sold and all money raised will be donated to service charities.

To find out more about the Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force or to meet members of local units, come along to the Civic Hall on 29 June.

Crawley’s Community Covenant will also be signed at this event, in front of the Town Hall. The Crawley-specific covenant encourages the local community to support the armed forces community and promote understanding and awareness of issues affecting it.

For up-to-date details visit www.crawley.gov.uk/events and www.armedforcesday.org.uk

Armed Forces Day is an opportunity to do two things:• It raises public awareness of the contribution made

to our country by those who serve and have served in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces

• It gives the nation an opportunity to show support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community, from currently serving troops to service families and from veterans to cadets.

www.crawley.gov.uk/events

www.armedforcesday.org.uk

Celebrate the great outdoors

in our photographic competition

running from now until October.

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Spring has finally sprung, so what better

time to get out and about taking pictures

of the town to enter into our Click Crawley

photography competition?

You can submit an image from your collection or an entirely new shot.

A selection of the entries will feature on the council website over

the coming months and there will be an exhibition at The Hawth

during December for the finalists. A selection of the photos entered

will be added to the council photo library and four overall winners

will receive a large framed print of their photo.

Photos can be of anything from people and places to landscapes

or occasions. Use your imagination!

So if you feel inspired to show off your creative talents, and would

like the accolade of seeing your photo in print, enter online!

To enter the competition and, for full details with terms

and conditions, click www.crawley.gov.uk/clickcrawley

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There is a choice of categories. Enter one or all three.• Inmotion–Capture

the moment!• Allseasons–Focus

on changing seasons • HiddenCrawley–

Discover unknown gems

Crawley Town Twinning 40th

anniversary celebrations

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Crawley Town Twinning 40th

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DORSTEN

40 years ago this year, Crawley signed a twinning agreement with Dorsten in germany. It has been a very successful 40 years, and is still going strong in both towns. New links have been created and existing ones strengthened through cultural, social and educational exchange visits.To mark this momentous occasion, 35 people from Dorsten will

be visiting Crawley from 20 to 28 July. A programme of events is planned for our guests during this week, including a small reception hosted by the Deputy Mayor of Crawley, Councillor Vanessa Cumper.

On Saturday 27 July, a day of celebrations takes place in Queens Square. There will be lots of entertainment for all the family including Heather Illidge, winner of last year’s Crawley’s Got Talent; an acoustic band from Dorsten, Irish dancers, an Appalachian Clogging side, martial arts demonstrations and choirs.As well as a packed entertainment programme, we’ve also got

vintage British and German cars on display plus a stall selling hot, British and Bavarian sausages! Crawley Town Twinning Association is a voluntary organisation and

is always looking for new members to ensure that the links between the two towns continue to grow and thrive for future generations.If you would like more information, contact Nicky Shaw on 01293 438393.Visit www.crawley.gov.uk/twinning for up-to-date information.

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Photo courtesy of Peter Rebbeck,

West Sussex MG Owners’ Club

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SummerinCrawleymeansjustonething– a wide range of festivals and events to keep you entertained on long, hot days.

This year is better than ever, with a variety of dates for the diary offering something for everyone.

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SEASON

Crawley Folk and Beer FestivalThis popular festival returns to the grounds of The Hawth from 28-30 June for its 25th anniversary. Soak up the sun, sounds and atmosphere and take in the music, food and craft stalls.The dance and busking stages offer the chance to enjoy the best in local talent in the open air while enjoying the delights of the beer tent with its selection of more than 50 beers and ciders.The dance stage will feature popular local groups including Rampant Roosters, Anockalypse, Hunter’s Moon, Wild Hunt and Magog.There’s also foyer and band stages and a host of stalls to browse around including crafts, musical instruments and food and the DoStuffBus offering creative workshops.Admission to the festival is free. Paid-for events take place inside The Hawth on all three evenings. Visit www.hawth.co.uk for more details.

Crawley Festival

The free fun begins with the week-long Crawley

Festival, which starts on Saturday 15 June in Queens

Square. The Mayor of Crawley, Councillor Bob Burgess,

will open the festival at 11am. Acts will include

Crawley Town FC’s cheerleaders, Xtreme Beatz, Shaun

Angel Dance Academy, Crawley Millennium Concert

Band and the STEMfest robots.

High Street Live, a whole day of free music on two

stages in Crawley’s historic High Street, takes place on

Sunday 16 June. Why not make a day of it? Eat and

drink alfresco at one of the bars or restaurants and

soak up the continental atmosphere and great music.

Mainstage returns to the Memorial Gardens from 12

noon-5pm on Saturday 22 June to close the festival.

A stage houses bands, dancers and performers, while

workshops and exhibitions allow visitors to have a go

at learning a new skill.

The Cultural Kitchen takes place during Mainstage.

Using the universal language of food, the event gives

opportunities for different groups to come together

to talk about their traditions and show the audience

how to cook traditional national dishes, which can

then be tasted.

For more details visit www.crawleyfestival.co.uk

Crawley Irish Festival

The 18th Crawley Irish Festival comes to The Hawth on 25 August.

The event showcases some of the best musical talent

from Britain and Ireland, showing modern and traditional

Irish music and open dance competitions.

The Crawley Irish Festival is organised by the Celtic & Irish Cultural

Society. For more information visit www.celtic-irish.co.uk

There will be more details in the next issue of Crawley Live,

out on 31 July.

For more details about festivals, events and culture

in Crawley visit www.madeincrawley.org.uk

Crawley Circus Festival

Circus Summer School takes place from 29 July to

2 August from 10am-4pm each day in The Hawth

Studio. This course for eight to 16 year olds offers

a chance to learn juggling, stilt-walking, unicycling

and balloon modelling, with a show for friends and

family on Friday. Take a packed lunch and drink.

Comfortable clothes and trainers should be worn.

Tickets cost £85.

On 3 and 4 August Crawley Circus Festival fills The

Hawth’s grounds with a weekend of workshops,

shows and games. The full weekend ticket includes

camping fee and free child places (under six years).

Or just come along and see some of the best circus

acts in the land at our Kettle of Fish cabaret, followed

by a fire show. Festival tickets cost £10/£6.50 (6-12

years) for a day ticket and £30/£18 (6-12 years) for

full inclusive weekend ticket. Tickets bought before

July 27 cost £25/£15.

For more information email

carolyn.murphy@crawley.gov.uk

Crawley in Motion volunteersCrawley’s festivals are varied, vibrant and celebrate our unique

town. Could you be a festival volunteer and give a few days a year to help support the great work that our festivals do?Then why not sign up as a Crawley in Motion volunteer? The registration process is very simple and will put you in touch with lots of festival and sporting volunteering opportunities.Contact Toby Shaw on 01293 438655 or email toby.shaw@crawley.gov.uk for more details.

is here!

Crawley International Mela This colourful cultural festival comes to The Hawth on 27 and 28 July.

The Mela is a free festival that embraces Crawley’s diverse communities and cultures through music, dance,

food, crafts and workshops.Bollywood dancers Sunny and Shyam, African Gnawa musician

Simo Lagnawi, a Bulgarian choir, Bhangra and Qawalli will

all be performing on the main stage.Workshops include an Indian zone, African zone and health expo with a focus on dance.Visit www.crawleymela.org for more information.

12 13 FESTIVAlS CRAWlEYliveJun/Jul 2013

Have your sayThe latest stage of the Crawley 2029 LocalPlanishere–andwewantyourviews on proposed developments and areas to be protected.The Local Plan is prepared by Crawley Borough Council and sets out how development of land should be managed to ensure that planning decisions meet the needs of people living and working in the town, now and in the future.

Without an up-to-date Local Plan in place, Crawley will lose some control over decisions for guiding and managing new developments within the borough.

Hundreds of people responded to the first two stages of consultation and gave feedback about what Crawley might need in the future, which has helped inform this latest stage.

Residents had a strong priority for meeting as much of Crawley’s own housing and employment needs within the town, while recognising the importance of its open spaces and character of the built and natural environment.

The council has undertaken studies looking at the amount of open space in the town and how this should be used, how many homes we’re likely to need and what infrastructure will be needed to support growth. This work has shown that over the next 15 years there will be demand for housing, a gypsy and travellers’ site and a new cemetery.

The council wants your views on these additional sites, as well as rejected sites to see if you agree and any sites that may have been overlooked.

The Local Plan is also seeking to protect some of our historic parks and gardens and open space for future generations to use and enjoy.

Taking part in this consultation will help us decide what sites should be included in the Local Plan before it is submitted for inspection in early 2014. Any final decision about what sites will be included in the final document will be subject to public examination and views can still be expressed at this stage.

For more information and to have your say, visit www.crawley.gov.uk/crawley2029 or pick up a questionnaire at the Town Hall. The closing date for responses is 1 July.

Police and Crime PlanSussex Police and Crime Commissioner, Katy Bourne, has launched

her first ever Police and Crime Plan. This plan sets out the Commissioner’s

key strategic objectives for Sussex. The plan lays out how, in partnership,

the Commissioner will tackle these priorities within her term of office.

Within these priority areas are a number of targets that

Sussex Police and criminal justice partners across the county

will be expected to achieve. These are:

• Crime and community safety – Reduce the risk

of crime per 1,000 population

• Victim focus – Improve victim satisfaction in the overall

experience of the criminal justice system

• Public confidence – Increase the reporting of domestic

violence and abuse, serious sexual offences, anti-social

behaviour and hate crimes

• Value for money – Working with Sussex Police

and partners to meet the financial challenges ahead

while delivering crime and community safety, victim

focus and public confidence and identifying

opportunities to improve.

Katy Bourne said: “This plan has been developed

in consultation with Community Safety Partnerships,

the voluntary sector, police, probation, local authorities

and of course the public.

“The plan is a living document and will remain under

constant review. It has been scrutinised by the Police

and Crime Panel, who have the important role for holding

me to account for the plan and my performance against it.

The panel will continue to carry out this vital work throughout

my term of office, acting as a critical friend.”

The full Police and Crime Plan can be found online at

http://www.sussex-pcc.gov.uk/police-crime-plan/

Key areas

The four key priority areas

for Sussex are:

•Crimeandcommunitysafety

•Victimfocus

•Publicconfidence

•Valueformoney.

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My Mayoral Year

CommunityNoticeboard

Crawley Rugby Football Club

Crawley Rugby Football Club (CRFC) has worked for more

than 60 years to bring the enjoyment of rugby to Crawley.

New players and experienced players can develop their skills,

keep fit and have fun with the guidance of Rugby Football Union

(RFU) qualified coaches.

A range of events are held on the club’s four pitches and in its

modern clubhouse. This year the club will host the annual local

schools tag event, the Sussex County U9s and U10s event and the

prestigious West Sussex Mini Rugby Festival.

The club has also been nominated as an O2 Touch Rugby venue –

this will launch in the summer and will allow anyone to take part

in a non-contact version of rugby on a play and pay basis.

CRFC also works with local charities, including The Aldingbourne

Trust, to provide a regular quarterly Sunday afternoon social event

dedicated to the support and wellbeing of young adults with

learning disabilities.

Come along and watch from the sidelines, get involved and

experience the exciting atmosphere of CRFC. To get in touch

or discover more, visit www.crawleyrfc.co.uk

Q&A with Mark Duggan, Chairman of

Crawley Rugby Football Club

How long has your group been established?

CRFC was established in March 1950 and is now based

at a purpose-built facility at Willoughby Fields in Ifield.

Is it open to all ages?

Yes. We currently have three senior teams and a rapidly

expanding youth section with teams ranging from U7s to U18s.

Is there any cost?

Annual membership costs from £20 for social membership,

£60 to £80 for youth membership and up to £180 for full-playing

membership. We also offer varying reduced rates for additional

family members.

How many members does it have?

We have more than 500 members. Everyone is welcome

to join regardless of age, gender or capability.

What activities does it provide?

Activities and facilities include training from RFU qualified

coaches, four pitches, a well equipped gym and weights room

and a clubhouse which hosts a variety of exciting events.

HEALTHCrawley Breast Feeding Café every Friday 1-3pm at West Green Youth and Community Centre, West Green Drive. All breastfeeding mums, mums-to-be and families welcome. 50p per family. Tracy Norton 07789 813753 or mother2mother@hotmail.co.ukCrawley gluten Free group meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month at St Paul’s Church from 11am. Don Tombs 07950 118599 or www.glutenfree-crawley.org.ukThe Crawley Silver Jaye Stroke Club, for anyone who has suffered a stroke, meets on Thursdays from 1.30pm at the Friary Hall, Haslett Avenue West. Mary Dench 01293 549151Fibromyalgia Support group for Surrey and Sussex meets on the 1st Monday of every month at Crawley Hospital’s lecture theatre from 7pm. Jo Fisher 01403 255450 or email fibrojoatsyandsx@hotmail.comHorsham and Crawley Breathe Easy group meets at St Paul’s Methodist Church Hall, Northgate on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 12.45pm. 01403 276296The Olive Tree Cancer Support Centre is open daily at Sussex Annex, Crawley Hospital, from 9.30am to 3pm. Drop in sessions Tuesday and Thursday 2-6pm. 01293 534465/534466The Rethink Asian Mental Health Helpline is available from 6-9pm Mondays and Wednesdays and 12 noon-3pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. 0808 8002073.The Survivors offers packs to help people escape domestic violence. 01293 520562Well Baby clinics with health visitors take place at Children and Family Centres. Tuesdays at Bewbush Children and Family Centre from 2-4pm (01293 651760), Wednesdays at Broadfield Children and Family Centre from 9.30-11.30am (01293 651777) and Thursdays at Southgate Children and Family Centre from 9.30-11.30am (01293 651798)”

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Former Mayor of Crawley, Councillor Keith Blake, hung up his chain last week. Here the 40th Mayor of Crawley takes a look back at the past year.

It’s been a fantastic year. Being the Mayor of Crawley is a huge honour in any year but to hold the office during the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and Olympic and Paralympic Games was extra special.

These events were a highlight for the whole country and as Mayor as I was fortunate to be involved in many of the local events.

I attended street parties, concerts, The Big Lunch and a beacon lighting in Tilgate Park for the Diamond Jubilee. I hosted Olympians, Paralympians and dignitaries from visiting countries as the Olympic Torch Relay passed through Crawley in July and attended a Paralympics Flame event in Queens Square.

Away from the British summer of celebration and sport I had a full diary meeting charities and community groups, hosting the Civic Reception, opening events and buildings, chairing Full Council

meetings, starting the Santas on the Run event in the Memorial Gardens and enjoying great days out across Sussex and occasionally further afield.

My chosen charity in 2012/13 was Crawley District Scouts. I’m delighted to have been able to help them raise at least £8,000 through various events and fundraising activities.

The most recent was the Crawley Mayorathon, which I hosted at Tilgate Park. It was a fantastic, sunny bank holiday weekend and the park was packed.

I’ve met countless people over the past 12 months, all tirelessly doing their very best for Crawley and its residents. It’s been a busy but brilliant year and I’d like to thank everyone who has helped to make it a great year.

16 17 DEMOCRACY CRAWlEYliveOct/Nov 2012

The Cycle Crawley Easy Way map echoes the simple format of the London Underground map, making choosing a cycle route around Craw-ley as straightforward as possible.The Easy Way network features many quiet streets and off-road paths with very few pedestrian only stretches or areas where extra care should be taken.

The free Easy Way map can be downloaded from www.crawley.gov.uk/cycling and is available to pick up from K2 Crawley, Crawley Library, Crawley Town Football Club, community centres and cafes, shops and bars which display a Cycle Crawley poster.

Crawley has many miles of cycle routes which are suitable for people of all ages and many of which are off-road. The Easy Way map is part of Cycle Crawley, a town-wide campaign to show residents and commuters that bikes are fast and convenient.

The campaign is led by the council with support from Central Sussex College, Crawley Cycle Forum, national cycling organisations Sustrans and CTC, sports and health organisations.For more information about cycling visit www.crawley.gov.uk/cycling

A new ‘no-mess’ cycle map has been created by Crawley Borough Council.

“It is rewarding to realise that, with relative ease, a big difference is being made to others. You want to do even more for them.” Oliver Williams

Oliver volunteers with Careers Development Group. He’s a great listener and shares his IT skills and years of work and life experience. Could you help us too?

Help us change people’s lives

Find out more or apply today by contacting us at volunteers@cdguk.org or on 0300 247 2222. You can also download an application form at www.cdgvolunteers.com.

We are looking for more people like Oliver to help at our award-winning charity, where we do all we can to help people find and sustain work so they can get their lives back on track.

Our volunteers coach, mentor and share their skills with our jobseekers while helping them to build their confidence.

“It is rewarding to realise that, with relative ease, a big difference is being made to others. You want to do even more for them.” Oliver Williams

Oliver volunteers with Careers Development Group. He’s a great listener and shares his IT skills and years of work and life experience. Could you help us too?

Help us change people’s lives

Find out more or apply today by contacting us at volunteers@cdguk.org or on 0300 247 2222. You can also download an application form at www.cdgvolunteers.com.

We are looking for more people like Oliver to help at our award-winning charity, where we do all we can to help people find and sustain work so they can get their lives back on track.

Our volunteers coach, mentor and share their skills with our jobseekers while helping them to build their confidence.

The gatwick Diamond Young Start-up Talent competition 2013 was won by Sam French.Sam, 21, a former Hazelwick School pupil, won with his business Sam’s Kitchen, which produces hand iced treats and specialises in gingerbread men.

He said: “This has been a fantastic journey and I have thoroughly enjoyed it. I have met great people during the process such as the judges and sponsors through this experience.”

Sam is the first person from Crawley to have won. Crawley Borough Council sponsored the competition, which is a community project organised by local business people Lorraine Nugent and Matt Turner.

Young Start-up Talent aims to inspire people aged 16-25 years with entrepreneurial flair to start up a business. For more information visit www.youngstartuptalent.co.uk

Supporting and encouraging the skills and careers of the existing and future workforce and aspiring entrepreneurs is a key aspect of the council’s Economic Plan. Alongside Young Start-up Talent, the council has supported events and programmes including the Fast Track skills and careers event, Young Enterprise programme and Crawley STEMfest.

Crawley STEMfest, which returns this summer, is set to be the biggest, most exciting celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in the region. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, the festival takes place in schools and colleges, in STEM Clubs and throughout the community in May and June and involves thousands of young people, their teachers and parents.

Crawley STEMfest will culminate in the Big Bang South East at The Hawth on 2 July with a range of opportunities for volunteering and local businesses to become involved. Find out more at www.crawleystemfest.co.uk

Crawley STEMfest is organised by STEM Sussex, the outreach department of the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Brighton, in partnership with Crawley Borough Council and Central Sussex College.

StartUP Crawley WorkshopsThe Federation of Small Businesses, supported by Crawley Borough Council, is running a series of StartUP Crawley workshops for anyone looking to start up their own business or have recently done so.

The workshops will be held at community centres throughout June from 6.30-7.30pm. They start at Maidenbower Pavilion on 4 June, move to Bewbush on 13 June and finally Three Bridges on 25 June. The workshops are free to attend, but places are limited. Please call 01403 734431 or email info@brc-services.co.uk to register your interest.

CELEBRATINg AND SUPPORTINgENTERPRISEAND ASPIRATIONS

www.crawleystemfest.co.uk

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Sam French with his award

gETTINgon TILgATE LAKEACTIvE

Tilgate watersports courseSportivate Sailing is a six-week course for 14-21 year olds starting on Thursday 20 June from 6-7.30pm. If you want to give sailing a go, sign up for as little as £18 today.Sportivate Waterbound is a six-week course for 14-25 year olds living with a disability. You can give kayaking, canoeing and rafting a try on Tilgate Lake for £18. This course starts on Tuesday 25 June from 6-7.30pm.

If you are interested in signing up for this course, call Dynamic Adventures on 01293 552222 or Crawley Wellbeing on 01293 585318 to discuss your individual requirements.

New for June

No Limits outward-bound course

This six-week outward bounds activity course for over 16s living with learning

difficulties starts on Monday 24 June from 10am-12 noon at Tilgate Park.

If you fancy getting active in the great outdoors while learning new

skills in kayaking, canoeing, rafting, mountain biking and archery then

call to book your place. This course costs £42.

To book your place call Dynamic Adventures on 01293 552222 or Crawley

Wellbeing on 01293 585318 to discuss your individual requirements.

Family and Teen WoW

These free 12-week Weight off Workshop (WoW) programmes

are designed for young people aged 6-11 and 11-16 who

want to eat better and get fitter by making small changes

to their eating and activity levels.

The workshops include a 45 minute group session

and 45 minutes of weekly physical activity.

To apply for a place or for more information contact Crawley

Wellbeing on 01293 585317 or email wellbeing@crawley.gov.uk

Let’s get active Are you aged 6-14? Fancy getting a bit more exercise? Want to try out new exciting games that will get you fit? Looking for fun activities in your area?Then come down to the Bewbush Centre on Mondays and take part for just £1.50 per session. Sessions take place from 4.45-5.30pm for 6-9 year olds and 5.30-6.15pm for 9-14 year olds.

Crawley Change4life

We need your help to spread the word about

www.facebook.com/crawleychange4life

‘Like’ our page and don’t forget to tell your family

and friends and be a part of the revolution to

make a Change4Life in Crawley.

Know Your goals Know Your Goals is a 10-week football project that works with young people aged between 14 and 18 that may be at risk of exclusion or social isolation because of mental health concerns.Know Your Goals uses football to explore emotion and behaviour expressed on the pitch and how participants can take this with them into every walk of life.Speak to your teacher, practice nurse or mental health practitioner about making a referral. Know Your Goals takes place on Fridays from 1.30-3.30pm.

To download the referral form, visit www.crawley.gov.uk/goals

Health walksVisit www.crawley.goc.uk/healthwalks for information on locally led walks in and around Crawley, throughout the year.

get outdoorsWith spring finally here and the sun shining, why not take part in outdoor activity sessions with Julia on Thursdays from 9.30-10.15am, starting at K2 Crawley?

For more information call Crawley Wellbeing on 01293 585317

Tai chiTai chi is back outdoors every Tuesday from

12.30-1.30pm. Learn and practice tai chi in a

friendly environment at West Green Park. For

more details call Sandra on 07812 388437

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BewbushMarion Ayling – 07886 920815 marion.ayling@crawley.gov.ukChris Cheshire – 01293 542359chris.cheshire@crawley.gov.ukMichael Jones – 07944 578872michael.jones@crawley.gov.uk

Broadfield NorthIan Irvine – 01293 439503ian.irvine@crawley.gov.ukBrian Quinn – 01293 512650brian.quinn@crawley.gov.uk

Broadfield SouthColin Moffatt – 01293 530585colin.moffatt@crawley.gov.ukAlan Quirk – 01293 413853alan.quirk@crawley.gov.uk

Furnace GreenDuncan Crow – 01293 888564duncan.crow@crawley.gov.ukCarol Eade – 01293 614216carol.eade@crawley.gov.uk

Gossops GreenKeith Blake – 01293 435373keith.blake@crawley.gov.ukChris Mullins – 01293 511069chris.mullins@crawley.gov.uk

IfieldJohn Denman – 01293 544442john.denman@crawley.gov.ukChris Oxlade – 07710 900813chris.oxlade@crawley.gov.ukPeter Smith – 07703 502430peter.smith@crawley.gov.uk

Langley GreenStephen Joyce – 01293 409242stephen.joyce@crawley.gov.ukDavid Shreeves – 07752 249984david.shreeves@crawley.gov.ukBrenda Smith – 01293 542535brenda.smith@crawley.gov.uk

MaidenbowerDuncan Peck – 07900 227211duncan.peck@crawley.gov.ukKen Trussell – 01293 883780ken.trussell@crawley.gov.ukLenny Walker – 01293 438625lenny.walker@crawley.gov.uk

NorthgatePeter Lamb – 07729 167084peter.lamb@crawley.gov.ukGeraint Thomas – 07950 926123geraint.thomas@crawley.gov.uk

Pound Hill NorthSally Blake – 01293 435373sally.blake@crawley.gov.ukKeith Brockwell – 07554 889597keith.brockwell@crawley.gov.ukRichard Burrett – 01293 522338richard.burrett@crawley.gov.uk

Pound Hill South and WorthLee Burke – 01293 400230lee.burke@crawley.gov.ukClaire Denman – 01293 544442claire.denman@crawley.gov.ukBob Lanzer – 01293 884789bob.lanzer@crawley.gov.uk

SouthgateHoward Bloom – 01293 863771howard.bloom@crawley.gov.ukLiam Marshall-Ascough– 07966 070994liam.marshall-ascough@crawley.gov.ukKarl Williamson – 07872 558223karl.williamson@crawley.gov.uk

Three BridgesBob Burgess – 01293 441204bob.burgess@crawley.gov.ukBrenda Burgess – 01293 441204brenda.burgess@crawley.gov.uk

TilgateNigel Boxall – 07825 680320nigel.boxall@crawley.gov.ukColin Lloyd – 01293 527843colin.lloyd@crawley.gov.uk

West GreenVanessa Cumper – 07825 826835vanessa.cumper@crawley.gov.ukBill Ward – 01293 517053bill.ward@crawley.gov.uk

Henry Smith MP01293 934554 or 020 7219 7043henry.smith.mp@parliament.uk

To make an appointment to see Henry Smith MP please contact him on 01293 934554 or email henry.smith.mp@parliament.uk

CRAWlEY BOROuGH COuNCIllORS

Council contacts

COuNTY COuNCIllORS

Bewbush and Ifield WestChris Oxlade 01293 565779chris.oxlade@westsussex.gov.uk

BroadfieldBrian Quinn 01293 512650brian.quinn@westsussex.gov.uk

gossops green and Ifield EastSue Mullins 01293 511069sue.mullins@westsussex.gov.uk

Langley green and West greenBrenda Smith 01293 542535brenda.smith@westsussex.gov.uk

MaidenbowerBob Lanzer 01293 884789bob.lanzer@westsussex.gov.uk

Northgate and Three BridgesPeter Lamb 07729 167084peter.lamb@westsussex.gov.uk

Pound Hill and WorthRichard Burrett 01293 522338richard.burrett@westsussex.gov.uk

Southgate and Crawley CentralMichael Jones 07944 578872michael.jones@westsussex.gov.uk

Tilgate and Furnace greenDuncan Crow 01293 888564duncan.crow@westsussex.gov.uk

YOuR MP

If there is an emergency, the Government’s advice is to ‘go in, stay in and tune in’. These are the frequencies of local radio stations:

BBC Sussex Radio 104.8 and 95.3 FMHeart Sussex 102.4 and 103.5 FM

Around 500 voluntary and community groups exist in Crawley, ranging from small, neighbourhood based groups to branches of national charities.

Very often, the springboard for voluntary action occurs when the needs of family, friends or community cannot be met by existing services or support. Small community groups pool their energy, time and resources to fill the gaps. But who do these organisations turn to when they need support and advice?

Take the enthusiastic local group who felt a real need to inspire healthy living through sport and recreational activities, particularly for children and young people with special needs.

Like many new voluntary groups, enthusiasm outstripped their knowledge and experience of running a successful organisation. Soon they were asking themselves questions they couldn’t immediately answer: Do we need to register as a charity? Does charging for our services conflict with our values? How can the organisation grow to meet increasing need when so few resources are available?

Some of the problems ran deeper; in order to make ends meet, the group was stretching itself thinly and providing services without a clear plan. The committee was small and felt unsure of its responsibilities and how it could best meet its objectives.

The situation created stress and concern for the group, which had previously been happy to provide services which were making a difference. The group felt it might have to fold despite being seen as a valuable service by its clients and by other organisations.

www.crawleycvs.org

Supporting voluntary action in the community

COuNCIllORS’ SuRGERIES

Three BridgesCouncillor Bob Burgess or Councillor Brenda Burgess hold a surgery at St Richard’s Church, Crossways, from 10.30am on the first Tuesday of every month.

CONTACT THE COuNCIl

You can contact the council in a number of ways:

Call: 01293 438000 during office hours and 01293 551636 for out of hours emergenciesMinicom: 01293 405202 for the deaf, hard of hearing or speech impairedFax: 01293 511803Email: comments@crawley.gov.ukWebsite: www.crawley.gov.uk

IN AN EMERGENCY

Fortunately, help was at hand in the form of Crawley’s Capacity Building Development Group, a network of support for voluntary and community organisations consisting of Crawley Borough Council (CBC), Crawley Community and Voluntary Service (CCVS), Crawley Ethnic Minority Partnership, West Sussex Council for Voluntary Youth Services (WSCVYS) and West Sussex County Council.

WSCVYS was aware of the group’s progress and the problems it was facing. As a first step, WSCVYS encouraged the group to review its mission and vision to ensure that the work of the group was consistent with its values and purpose.

CBC stepped in to help the group to decide where to focus its efforts in the short, medium and long-term.

And finally CCVS provided information and advice on the roles and responsibilities of the committee and helped the group to develop a suitable constitution. The group attended funding workshops and soon secured a donation of £500.

Within only a few weeks, the worries had eased and the group was working more effectively. The committee has grown and meets regularly, the constitution has been adopted, financial stability is a priority and the group is better prepared to provide services at low or no cost to its beneficiaries.

For more information about starting or running a voluntary or community group, or to learn about other support available, contact David Clay at CCVS on 01293 657158 or email david.clay@crawleycvs.org

Residents can attend meetings held in public at the Town Hall. Questions can be asked at the beginning of Full Council, Cabinet and Overview and Scrutiny. There are special rules for people who want to speak at Development Control – call 01293 438311 for more information.

For more details of the meetings visit the council’s website at www.crawley.gov.uk or call 01293 438549. Meetings start at 7.30pm unless otherwise stated.

Audit and governance 25 June (6.30pm)Cabinet 5 June, 10 JulyDevelopment Control 4 June, 24 June, 15 JulyFull Council 24 Julygeneral Purposes 1 July (7pm)Licensing 11 JuneOverview and Scrutiny Commission 3 June, 8 July (7pm)Performance Monitoring Scrutiny Panel 18 July (6.30pm)

COuNCIl MEETINGS

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For a more extensive list of things to do visit www.crawley.gov.uk/events

The Hawth Amphitheatre hosts a

production of Dick King-Smith’s popular

tale, brought to Crawley by open-air theatre

company Illyria. For more information call

01293 553636 or visit www.hawth.co.uk

Babe the Sheep-Pig

June 21

6.30pm

This story of music, movement,

recycling, re-using, puppetry

and fun takes place in The

Hawth Studio and is aimed

at the over fives. For more

information call 01293 553636

or visit www.hawth.co.uk

Bin Men

Tilgate Park again hosts this charity event, which

raises money to fund research into cancer drugs

and treatment. Come along and run, walk or

dance for 5km and sponsor! To sign up visit

www.raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org

Race for Life

Save the Last Dance for MeThe Hawth Theatre plays host to this 1960s hit-laden production described as ‘Dreamboats and Petticoats meets Dirty Dancing’. For more information call 01293 553636 or visit www.hawth.co.uk

This new play, full of 1960s hits, charts how rock

‘n’ roll can break your heart and is performed

by just two actors at the Ifield Barn Theatre.

For more details call 01293 522763 or visit

www.ifieldbarn.co.uk

The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band Changed

My Life Forever

June 88pm

The Ifield Barn Theatre hosts this new

comedy, which tells of the tensions when

a mother and daughter and a father and

son holiday in neighbouring hotel rooms

in Marrakech. For more details call 01293

522763 or visit www.ifieldbarn.co.uk

The Essence

of Love

July 16-208pm

June 8 11am

June 197.30pm

June 3-8Various times