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Summer Show Fireworks
For several years we have enjoyed an impressive display of fireworks in the evening following our Rodmell Summer Show - and this year, on Saturday 15th August we hope to be able to have another Fireworks Finale.
To put on this display, we need to raise some funds to buy the fireworks - so, Mary Goodson will soon be knocking on your doors to ask for if you'd like to make a contribution.
For more information about our Rodmell Summer Show, and to make offers to help out - contact Peter Wilson (Chairman of the Horticultural Society) on 01273 472688, or any member of the committee (see Diary & Events and Groups & Activities).
The Categories for entries to the Summer Show can now be seen in Diary & Events
Volunteers urgently needed at Monk's House
Could you help by being a Volunteer Room Steward at Monk's House? See the Notice Board for more information.
Rodmell Open Gardens
Jenny Brown, on behalf of the Open Gardens Committee, writes:
The following Rodmell clubs, activities, and people, will receive money from this year's Rodmell Open Gardens:
- Monk's House
- Parent & Toddler Group
- Parish Church of St Peter's, Rodmell
- Rodmell Cricket Club
- Rodmell Round Up
- School Gardening Club
- Village Hall
- W.I.
£3,000 was raised on the 7th June, and Maureen, Carol and Jenny would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who helped in whatever capacity. It was a great success and could not have taken place without all the help given, thank you one and all.
(Read more about the Rodmell Open Gardens Day in Diary & Events)
Refreshments in the Village Hall
Walkers and visitors to Rodmell will be pleased to know that light refreshments (soups, and cream teas) are now available in the Village Hall on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Save money on your oil!!
Save on the oil you purchase for your boiler / aga, and help the environment at the same time, by joining our Oil Delivery Syndicate
And, find out about recycling opportunities in Rodmell, see Rodmell Sustainability RECYCLING
These initiatives have been set up by the Rodmell Sustainability Group.
Check out upcoming events in Rodmell
Saturday afternoons throughout the Summer
Artists' Open House: Art for Sale
Visit Pear Tree Cottage to see and buy botanical paintings & prints by Vicky Mappin, and ceramics by Yolande Beer - open every Saturday afternoon, midday to 5.30pm (weather depending!) from now until September. To see more about Vicky Mappin's work, see Links & Local Business.
Monday 6th July
Parish Council meeting at 8pm in Rodmell CE Primary School. To see the AGENDA, see Diary & Events
Tuesday 7th July
Knitting Group: 7-9pm in the Village Hall. Beginners & experienced knitters welcome - come and share patterns, ideas, and expertise.
For more information, contact Sophie 589735 / 07970063829
Sunday 12th and Sunday 19th July
Six beautiful gardens open in Rodmell for the Garden Gadabout 2009, in aid of The Sussex Beacon. For details, see Diary & Events
Rodmell Cricket Club matches in July
We have 3 home matches in July - for details see Diary & Events. If you are interested in getting involved either by playing, helping prepare the pitch, helping with teas ... you'll find all the details in our Groups & Activities section.
Sunday 12th July, 2.30pm - Brighton & Hove Crescent CC
Sunday 19th July, 2.30pm - East Dean CC
Sunday 26th July, 2.30pm - Brighton & Hove Medical School
Tuesday 21 July
Rodmell & Southease WI meeting - see Diary & Events for details.
Thursday 23rd July
Road Closure - the road through Kingston village, from the C7 to the Ashcombe roundabout on the A27, will be closed to through traffic for five weeks to allow for traffic calming measures to be put in place. Diversions will be signposted.
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