ORGANISATIONS DIRECTORY

Advice Bureau

Community Centre

OART is a rivers trust formed from the amalgamation of the Sussex Ouse Conservation Society and the River Adur Conservation Society. It is a registered charity and a member of the national body now known as The Rivers Trust (formerly the Association of Rivers Trusts). OART is dedicated to the environmental protection and enhancement of the Sussex River Ouse, the River Adur, their tributaries and impoundments. As a member of the European Union, the UK has an obligation under the Water Framework Directive (WFD) to bring our rivers up to €˜good ecological status’ by 2027 at the latest. Failure to achieve this would mean the government having to make substantial infraction payments to the EU. However, this legislation offers a great leap forward in relation to the well being of our rivers. The rivers Ouse and Adur have been designated as one catchment by DEFRA and this has subsequently been chosen as one of ten pilot catchments to lead the way in UK river restoration. OART has risen to the challenge with enthusiasm and both individually and in partnership with other organisations such as the Environment Agency we are engaged in a programme of improvements to our rivers habitats. The government has allocated significant funding for these purposes and this has enabled us to carry out both minor and major improvements on both our rivers.

Founded in November 2011 Urging Adur District Council to commit to the regeneration of Lancing Village Centre The traders and residents have created a petition to urge ADC to commit the necessary Council resources to promote the regeneration of Lancing Village Centre and to make funds urgently available to achieve this.

Shoreham Airport is the oldest licensed airport in the UK and its Visitor Centre & Museum offers a fascinating insight into Shoreham’s past, with a wealth of interesting displays and information about aviation in general and the Airport itself. The Museum is housed within the splendid Art Deco airport terminal building, and full airport tours, which last about an hour, take in visits to the hangars and views of the resident aircraft. Presentations and talks are also available, as well as other events throughout the year ranging from bands in the evening to Airshows.