Mid Sussex District Council news - July 2024

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Promoting Independence: Disabled Facilities Grants

Stay in your home for longer with our wide range of Disabled Facilities Grants. We are pleased to offer various grants to help individuals stay comfortable and safe. Our grants cover a wide range of needs and improvements, making it easier for people, especially those with disabilities, to maintain their independence.

Safe, Suitable, and Warm Homes Grant

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For individuals with disabilities and low income, this grant helps make necessary home improvements and repairs to reduce living risks. This includes making electrical and gas installations safe or repairing leaky roofs.

Summer Playdays on Tour returns for 2024

Following a very successful 2023, we are pleased to announce a summer of fun across the District, with 10 free events in our towns and villages.
The free events are aimed at families with children under 10, and activities at the events include puppet shows, crazy golf courses, soft play, circus skills, arts and craft stalls, DJ workshops and many more. All events take place from 1pm-3pm, and there is no need to book.

30th July - Adastra Park, Hassocks
31st July - The Haven Rec, Crawley Down
6th Aug - Whitemans Green, Cuckfield
7th Aug - John Pears Field, Ashurst Wood
13th Aug - Court Bushes, Hurstpierpoint
14th Aug - Humphreys Field, Copthorne
20th Aug - Worlds End Rec, Burgess Hill
21st Aug - Balcombe Rec, Balcombe
27th Aug - Clair Park, Haywards Heath
28th Aug - Mount Noddy, East Grinstead

For further information about what is on offer at each event, please visit: www.midsussex.gov.uk/playdays

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A recommendation for Bedelands Nature Reserve

By Claire Walter

Lockdown is back and so this means that some of the days out we had planned as ‘The Walter Ways’ are now on hold. I am therefore so thankful for our beautiful countryside. It’s good to get out and get walking in our local area when you can. We have so many places to choose from such as Blunts Wood, Ardingly showground (the road is great for the little ones on bikes and scooters) and Beech Hurst to name a few.

This time, I wanted to tell you about Bedelands Nature Reserve. It is in Burgess Hill so at the moment, this may not be deemed as local for some, but once restrictions are eased it is a wonderful place for you to get out and explore as it is a hidden gem. From the car park, you make your way into the woods to be instantly surrounded by so many different types of the trees.

Whilst walking through the woodland, be sure to look out for the wildlife, spot mushrooms hiding amongst the leaves, venture into the meadows and admire the ponds. As you wander further into the woods, you will hear the sounds of a waterfall in the distance. There are maps around the nature reserve to help you plan your visit and find the waterfall too.

The waterfall itself is always a wonderful sight. The last time we went, we happened to arrive there just as heavy rain poured down onto us, but this just added to the excitement with extra muddy puddles for the girls to jump into. It also meant the waterfall was a little more powerful than usual. Quite exciting to watch. A contrast to the flat, calm water in Mill Pond that leads into the waterfall itself. There is a small walkway which takes you across the top of the waterfall, so that the water gushes below you and you can look across the pond too. A breath-taking view all around.

We love to take time out here exploring, and if you have not been yet, hopefully we have inspired you to check out the wonderful Bedelands Nature Reserve when you can too.

For more ideas on places to visit, do follow us, @thewalterways, on Instagram and Facebook.