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Rottingdean In Bloom Issue 64

July 31, 2017 by Rottingdean Leave a Comment

Once again, Beacon Hill Nature Reserve, St. Margaret’s Parish Church and The Grange have all re-entered the South & South East in Bloom competitions and let’s hope that they will all be as successful as hitherto – if not more so. Conversely, the ‘Brighton in Bloom’ awards scheme has been terminated on account of the City’s austerity programme.

Having been in the ‘Hot Seat’ for some 12 years; I have reluctantly decided to stand down, which equally applies to Valerie, who has done much of the RIB’s clerical work behind the scenes and therefore, an extraordinary AGM has been arranged for Thursday 28th September in the Whiteway Centre at 7.15pm.

Apart from the election of officers, there is to be an in depth discussion, as to our future commitments and this will be an open meeting for all in the village to attend, in the hope that we will be able to attract some more willing helpers in order to cope with the extra number of planting locations inherited from the B & HCC.

On a more positive note we must congratulate Declan & John in Ye Olde Black Horse for their outstanding floral display, together with Juliet in the Open Art Café for the abundance of planted containers that adorn the outside of her premises. Also the response for sponsorships of the hanging baskets is greatly appreciated and we must voice our thanks for the many donations received from our village residents, not to mention the generous support from the Parish Council and B & HCC’s Community Fund.

Harold Williams

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Visit Rottingdean

July 31, 2017 by Rottingdean Leave a Comment

Visit Rottingdean was formed following the demise of the Business Association, due largely to the diminishing retail membership and the increase of corporate businesses that had little or no interest in what was going on locally. It also had a consequential bearing on the reduced footfall around the village and the fact that residents were more inclined to shop elsewhere or make their purchases on line. Notwithstanding there is still a variety of innovative shops, including second-hand clothing, antique and collectables to browse around, not to mention our huge variety of pubs, restaurants and tea rooms where one can just sit and relax.

Therefore, ways and means had to be found to redress the situation and hence this new body was drawn from like minded individuals representing other organisations, that would also benefit from the influx of cursory visitors or tourists, in the hope that all of our attributes could be exploited, whereby the village would continue to flourish. Thus, in addition to the business sector there is representation from the Parish Council, the Preservation Society, Beacon Hub, SAFE, Smugglers and Rottingdean in Bloom with Associate membership consisting of Rottingdean Arts, The Whiteway Centre and our Web Site, together with Brighton & Hove Tourism Alliance and B & HCC Marketing Department.

Our first task was the revision of the Rottingdean Tourist Guide, making it a fivefold leaflet with an extra leaf for “Where to Eat, Drink and Stay” and another for “Gifts, Antiques and Collectibles”. The current project is the renewal of the 200 Club Monthly Prize Draw, which yields surplus funds for any local charitable causes or events. The next is the bi-annual revision of the village Telephone Directory, whereby each household in and around the neighbourhood is able to have one at its fingertips and whilst commercial entries are paid for, all the social clubs, societies, village institutions, national organisations and sports clubs are included free of charge.

Naturally, all the accrued residual income will not only be used on things like the village Christmas Tree and decorations, with contributions toward Smugglers Night and Rottingdean in Bloom, but local publicity such as the Brighton and Hove 60 page pocket guide “Where to Shop, Eat and Drink”, the regional “Sussex Top Attractions”, “Sussex Gardens” and the “Brighton Visitor” plus others that are of a lesser priority.

Then there is the free coverage in the various City Maps, indicating that we now have our own Visitor Information Point (VIP) in The Grange, the Family Grapevine where individual attractions such as Beacon Hill Nature Reserve, Kipling Gardens, The Grange Museum and Art Gallery are able to take their own lineage, not forgetting of course Rottingdean Arts with their own Spring and Summer performances.

Finally, there is the road signage where we must ensure that we have the up to date facilities illustrated underneath our three “Welcome to Historic Rottingdean” entry signs and to redress the lack of directional signs in Newhaven, as if we never existed. If we can sufficiently cover much of the above, then hopefully we will have put Rottingdean well and truly on the map.

Harold Williams

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200 Club Monthly Prize Draw – April 2015

May 3, 2015 by Rottingdean Leave a Comment

The winners of the 200 Club last month were:

1. Alan Roberts – Peacehaven resident £50 (no 79)
2. Christine Storrie -Rottingdean resident £25 (no156)
3. June Salisbury- Rottingdean resident £15 (no 3)
4. Helen Clark – Rottingdean resident £10 (no 51)

July is the renewal date to become or renew membership for the 200 Club at £12 a year. Forms are available at the post office or via Harold Williams on 01273 302431 or email haroldwilliams@uwclub.net. 40% of the income from the draw will go to village events and local worthy causes. On reaching optimum 200 numbers the four monthly prizes will range from £10-£50 with bumper £240 at Christmas.

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Rottingdean In Bloom Issue 44

April 11, 2014 by Rottingdean Leave a Comment

Following the winter storms, I suppose that everyone feels a little bit bruised and battered, which equally applies to the garden beds and containers up and down the High Street, some of which need completely replanting. This will require a lot of time and effort and if there is anyone else willing to lend a hand, then I shall be delighted to hear from you on telephone 302431.

This year we are again entering Kipling Gardens and Beacon Hill Nature Reserve in the South & South East in Bloom competitions, both of which won gold awards in their respective categories for the second year running. As most of you know we have again withdrawn from the Small Town category, whereby we can concentrate our minds on the schools and St. Margaret’s Church grounds where their own projects are concerned, as we have done in the past.

Some of these will also be entered for the “In bloom” competitions and in order to further adorn the High Street and Marine Drive, certain of the shops and pubs will be encouraged to enter the Brighton in Bloom contests in order that we may maximise upon the overall visual impact of the village.

Funding is naturally a fundamental requirement, if we are to cover the cost of additional and replacement containers, perennials, bedding plants and spring bulbs, hanging baskets and the school’s ecological projects etc, and if therefore any of the residents would like to support the cause, then they are again invited to send their donation, however large or small, to our treasurer Dr. Roger Levy at 46 Dean Court Road, Rottingdean. BN2 7DJ with cheques made payable to Rottingdean in Bloom.

Harold Williams

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200 Club Monthly Prize Draw – February – March 2014

April 11, 2014 by Rottingdean Leave a Comment

We are pleased to announce the last two months results as follows

200 Club Results Feb - Mar 2014

200 Club Results Feb – Mar 2014

After publishing the results of the 200 Club Draw in the Village News for the past seven years, the “whys and wherefores” become awfully repetitive, as I am sure that the majority of our readers will, by now, understand how the system functions. Apart from the prize monies, the one important element is the 40% that is retained for local worthy and charitable causes and, with this in mind we now approach the July anniversary date.

In this respect, application forms will be distributed to all households in and around the village during late May and to illustrate the confidence that our members have in its authenticity, roughly one third pay on bankers standing order. Perhaps in the meantime, those of you who enjoy a flutter and are supportive of the village might consider joining the “club”.

In conclusion, when I attempted to put my last March lucky number back in the draw, the bank cashiers and customers wouldn’t hear of it – perhaps I might have been accused of “bucking the system”!!

Harold Williams

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Rottingdean In Bloom – June Issue

June 27, 2013 by Rottingdean Leave a Comment

Without tempting fate too much, I suppose we can assume that spring has finally sprung, with summer just about to uncoil or maybe recoil, whatever the case may be; but please don’t blink or you may see Father Christmas riding up the High Street!!

Joking aside, the “In Bloom” team is now hard at work in replenishing the various containers and garden beds around the village with attractive colourful perennials and bedding plants, in readiness for the South & South East in Bloom Small Town category judging.

After winning Gold awards last year, both Kipling Gardens and Beacon Hill Nature Reserve are being given a similar makeover, in order that they can maintain the same high level of competitiveness this year. Also, St. Aubyn’s Mead hopes to go one better by achieving an “excellent” award in the “It’s your Neighbourhood” category; who knows we may even achieve the “Grand Slam”.

Naturally, this all takes time and money, and physical help is always most welcome; if therefore there are any residents who would like to assist in beautifying the village then I would be very pleased to hear from you on 302431.

By-the-way, we still have two or three unsponsored hanging baskets and if anyone can sport £60 then their name will appear on a suitably inscribed plaque strapped to the respective lamppost underneath.

Finally, on the day, the judges look at all aspects of flora and village cleanliness and where shops and householders up and around the High Street have the facility for planters, window boxes or hanging baskets, may we respectfully request that they are exploited to the maximum effect, not forgetting of course the Health & Safety factor.

“Here’s to Bloomin’ Rottingdean”

Harold Williams

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200 Club Monthly Prize Draw – April/May

June 27, 2013 by Rottingdean Leave a Comment

We are pleased to announce the last two months results as follows: ~

APRIL
1st – £50.00 – PHILIP REES – (No. 107) – Rottingdean Business
2nd – £25.00 – ZENA BROME – (No. 169) – Ex-Rottingdean Business
3rd – £15.00 – FRANK TOMERET – (No. 113) – Rottingdean Business
4th – £10.00 – DORIS GREAVES – (No. 71) – Rottingdean Resident

MAY
1st – £50.00 – ELIZABETH PERKIS – (No. 136) – Rottingdean Resident
2nd – £25.00 – JOSEPH MacDONALD WALLACE – (No. 56) – Rottingdean Resident
3rd – £15.00 – ALAN CHANNON – (No. 89) – Rottingdean Business
4th – £10.00 – EILEEN NOAKES – (No.68) – Rottingdean Resident

The July renewal anniversary date will shortly be upon us and those already in the system, together with others who may wish to have a flutter for the first time are invited to complete and return the attached application form.

You will then be issued with a lucky numbered receipt for each number purchased and the draw will take place at the beginning of each month. On the basis of reaching the optimum 200 numbers, which is purely a notional amount and could be more, sixty percent goes in prizes and the balance is allocated to worthy village causes; this equates to £50, £25, £15 and £10 respectively with a bumper Christmas prize of £240, representing ten percent of the total.

We already have standing orders for some sixty numbers and if you wish to take this route, please contact me on 302431 for the required bankers mandate, and for those who join the “club” the very best of good luck, but at the very least you will be contributing something towards the village.

Harold Williams

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Shopping & Facilities In The Village April/May

April 22, 2013 by Rottingdean Leave a Comment

Since the New Year, improved facilities and shopping in the commercial centre of the village have been far from encouraging, what with the closure of Barclays Bank. As to its future our enquiries have so far drawn a blank and, at the time of going to print, it is still a question of “watch this space”.

In early February, there was a ground floor fire in the Queen Victoria which, after extensive renovations is likely to reopen around mid April. Check the blackboard outside for regular updates of progress. Then comes the imminent closure of Filf Surf shop in the lower High Street, which is relocating to Brighton and here again we are awaiting news of the new tenant, which is currently under negotiation. Yet another casualty is CC Boutique, the ladies dress and accessory shop next to the Co-op, which Clare McMahon has sadly decided to close at the end of March.

The most alarming and significant prospect is the imminent closure of St. Aubyns School in the summer, where the Headmaster has tendered his resignation for pastures new. It seems that the Cothill Educational Trust has been unable to find a suitable replacement, but at the same time admits to unacceptable growing financial losses. The main building itself is protected, being within the conservation area, but the large playing field behind is not. However, the “Friends of St. Aubyns”, together with a number of knowledgeable and influential individuals, are fighting for its survival and it is understood that a number of possible solutions are under consideration.

Finally, Smugglers Fish & Chip Shop in the lower High Street has been completely redecorated inside and out and the new tenant is David Bishop who can be contacted on 390477, for advance orders. Also Richard Payne, father of Gary Payne who runs Handy Hardware in Marine Drive has yet to formally open his antique emporium in Nevill Road, and those passing by will notice a growing array of unusual and expensive antiques from all parts of the world adorning the premises.

Harold Williams

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Rottingdean In Bloom – April/May Issue

April 22, 2013 by Rottingdean Leave a Comment

Eureka!! What seemed to be an endless winter, spring and summer are just around the corner, when we can all put on our gardening togs and get out into the warm air. The Rottingdean in Bloom organising committee is already hard at work preparing for the coming season by tending all the planters and garden beds up and down the High Street and Marine Drive.

Riding on the back of our successes last year when Kipling Gardens and Beacon Hill Nature Reserve both won Gold awards in the South & SouthEast in Bloom competitions, the village itself has re-entered the Small Town Category after a lapse of two years. Also, St. Aubyn’s Mead scored highly and is re-entering “It’s Your Neighbourhood”, which collectively should put Rottingdean firmly on the map!

However, when it comes to judgement day we do rely upon the general public and local residents to play their part in keeping the village clean and tidy, by using the various waste receptacles, particularly when it comes to dog fouling along the pavements, on The Green and Beacon Hill; we never quite know when the judges are likely to turn up!!

One or two extra willing helpers will be extremely welcome and if anyone is that way inclined, then please contact me on 302431. On the other issue of financial support, one may well enquire where all the money goes and appended below is a list of some of the more salient items.

a) Bedding plants and perennials for all the garden beds and containers.
b) Spring bulbs for grass verges.
c) Gardening equipment for local schools, as required.
d) Funding for schools’ ecological projects.
e) New and replacement containers around the village.
f) Lower Terraces rejuvenation, each side of the stage.
g) Natural hanging baskets for lampposts and
h) All the applications for the South & SouthEast in Bloom competitions – with many other incidental items.

If therefore, any of the residents would like to support the cause then they are invited to send any donation, however large or small to our Treasurer Dr. Roger Levy at 46 Dean Court Road, Rottingdean. BN2 7DJ telephone 390886 with cheques made payable to “Rottingdean in Bloom”.

Harold Williams

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200 Club Monthly Draw 2013

April 22, 2013 by Rottingdean Leave a Comment

We are pleased to announce the last two months results as follows:-

FEBRUARY
1st – £50.00 – MRS. M. HOLMES – (No. 38) – Rottingean Resident
2nd – £25.00 – SANDRA PAYNE – (No. 168) – Rottingdean Trader
3rd – £15.00 – CHIC CHANNON – (No.81) – Rottingdean Trader
4th – £10.00 – MURIEL DENDY – (No. 125) – Rottingdean Resident

MARCH
1st – £50.00 – LEE BROWN – (No. 109) – Rottingean Trader
2nd – £25.00 – SHEILA BALL – (No.37) – Rottingdean Resident
3rd – £15.00 – JOHN JONES – (No. 167) – Rottingdean Trader
4th – £10.00 – MURIEL HARROW – (No. 142) – Rottingdean Resident

The 200 Club has been in existence for well over twenty years. Starting from modest beginnings of around fifteen business subscribers and building year on year, we have managed to reach the optimum target of 200 numbers, after broadening our horizons to include local residents.

Needless to say “200” is purely a notional figure, as there is no reason why this number should not be exceeded, even to 220 or 240, which we will endeavour to target on the next anniversary in July.

Legally, at least 50% of the income has to be set aside for prize monies and, therefore, in addition to the four regular monthly prizes, there is the Bumper Christmas prize, representing 10% of the total, thus making up the full percentage.

Residual funds are then allocated to village charities or events, according to the merits of each, such as the rejuvenation of the Lower Terraces, “Rottingdean in Bloom”, PARC Youth Work projects and the festive decorations, whereby every member will be contributing, in a modest way, towards the Village activities.

Harold Williams

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