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HARTING FILM NIGHTS AT THE VILLAGE HALL THURSDAY 14^th APRIL

FILM STARTS AT 7.30pm. DOORS OPEN AT 7.00pm

TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY The  adaptation of John le Carré’s novel. A retired spy, George is summoned by the Government to investigate a furtive case. With a secret Soviet agent assumed to be working within their system, will George be able to unveil his identity?

“The movie brilliantly conjures up the heavy weather of Le Carré’s spy game.”

“This Tinker Tailor is a weightless, slo-mo nightmare taking place in what looks like an aquarium filled with poison gas instead of water: I found it more gripping and involving than any crash-bang action picture, and it is anchored by Gary Oldman’s tragic mandarin, a variation on Alec Guinness .”

“What a treat this film is, and what an unexpected thrill.”

There will again be some Covid measures in place to make it as safe as possible for everyone attending and consequently there may be a limit on the number of tickets for sale.

So please buy your ticket in advance at Harting Stores or order via hartingfilms@mail.com and pay for them on the door, so as to avoid disappointment by arriving and finding that it is sold out.

The price of tickets is £6 and the doors will be open at 7pm, and the bar will be open until the film starts at 7.30pm. There will be one interval when the bar will also be open, and ice creams will be available too.

Due to the resignation of a councillor, there is a vacancy on Harting Parish Council.

If no notice of election is called within 14 working days of the date of the notification, the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

Casual Vacancy notice

Contact Us to find out more

Its that time of year when we have a parish spring clean and have a community litter pick

Join us on Saturday 19th March, 9:30 am at Harting Community Hall.  

All equipment and bags supplied

Do as much or as little as you like.  Everyone is welcome

Please come and join us and experience parts of the parish you may never have seen before!

Contact Us to find out more

Storm Eunice may cause significant disruption due to extremely strong winds on Friday 18th February

What to expect

• There is a good chance that flying debris could result in a danger to life
• Damage to buildings and homes is likely, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down
• Roads, bridges and railway lines are likely to close, with delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights
• There is a good chance that power cuts, possibly prolonged, could occur and possibly affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
• Large waves are likely and beach material is likely to be thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
• It is likely there will be falling branches and some uprooted trees

See full Met Office Weather Warning

In the event of a power cut

• Make sure you have multiple torches along with extra batteries
• Make sure you keep your mobile phone charged so you can make calls in case of an emergency
•  Keep fridges and freezers closed, with a blanket over as they will stay cold for many hours
•  Keep important documents safe and handy
•  Look out for elderly neighbours and ensure they are prepared for a possible power cut
•  Switch off appliances – turn off items such as irons, ovens, electric fires and fryers as they could pose a hazard if the power comes back on when you are not there
•  If electricity is crucial for any medical equipment you have, please contact your DNO at any time as they may be able to put you on their Priority Register (see below) for assistance during any power outage.

Get more advice from The Met Office

At this time of year we start to think about the mud drying up and getting out to walk in the beautiful English Countryside again, but where to find new and interesting walks?

Find out more about walking in Susssex  for hundreds of walks to download and print, free.  Whether you want to walk on your own or with a group all the information is there in one place.

With walks from half a mile to twelve miles plus long, and a note of suitability for pushchairs and wheelchairs, everyone can find a walk to enjoy.

So home or away, get your walking boots on and enjoy.

Play your part in the regeneration of The Warren and join in the community planting.  Postponed from 2021 due to Covid-19 restrictions the community planting days will be held over three days.

Thursday 17th February

Saturday 19th February

Sunday 20th February

Times to be confirmed

Bring family and friends and plant trees to keep our woodland diverse and healthy for future generations to enjoy.

Contact Us to register your interest or phone The Clerk on 07787 651701

See more information about the The Warren

On 8th December, Jon Stokes from The Tree Council paid a visit to our parish to review the re-planting and regeneration at The Warren.  Interviewed on site by Sky News, our woodland was being used to illustrate that with good management woodland will recover after a large number of ash trees have been removed

Jon Stokes was delighted by the progress since his last visit in February 2020 and how well established the newly planted and regenerating trees are particularly following the difficuly growing conditions in the last two summers.

The issue of raw sewage being discharged into our rivers has become a serious local issue.  A report in The Times newspaper on 8 November 2021 showed that the Southern Water treatment works is South Harting is one of the worst offenders in the country.  Untreated waste was discharged into the River Rother over a period of six months.

Read The Times article here

The Parish Council Chair and our local County Councillor are planning to hold a meeting with all stakeholders as soon as possible.

The parish council are urging residents to get in touch about any problems experienced with sewage capacity.  Please Contact Us to report any information or problems.

West Sussex County Council is working with Connected Kerb to provide a large scale roll-out of of thousands of public charge points for electric vehicles (EV).

The decade long scheme is aimed to give access to EV charging points to residents who do not have off street parking. The scheme involves EV infrastructure specialists, Connected Kerb, to fully fund, install and maintain all the chargers.

Under the scheme Connected Kerb will install and maintain all the chargers delivering affordable, accessible and reliable charging points across the county.

If you are interested in getting a charge point installed near you Contact Connected Kerb

The December film showing at Harting Community Hall is ROCKETMAN

Thursday 9th Decmber.  Doors Open at 7pm. Film starts at 7.30pm

Tickets £6.00 Must be booked in advance – email Harting Film Society – or purchase from Harting Stores

There will be one interval when the bar will also be open, and ice creams will be available too.

Young Reginald Dwight changes his name to Elton John and collaborates with singer-songwriter Bernie Taupin to become one of the most iconic figures in pop history. Set to his most beloved songs, it’s the epic musical story of Elton John, his breakthrough years in the 1970s and his fantastical transformation from shy piano prodigy to international superstar.

“Rocketman is nothing less than sheer joy, which uses every filmic trick in cinema’s arsenal to serve up a smorgasbord of feel-good delights.”

“Rocketman transcends its well-worn form with beautifully executed flights of fantasy that encapsulate the carefree joy of song.”

“A musical simply bursting with the joy of existing.”

“Whatever Rocketman’ s shortcomings, or its subject’s, the film is an exhilarating ride and a reminder of why so much of Elton John’s music is appealing and enduring.”

 There will again be some Covid measures in place to make it as safe as possible for everyone attending and consequently there will be a limit on the number of tickets for sale. You are also requested to wear a mask.