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Children's Choir - disbanded!
Jenny Brown, who started our Children's Choir with Olive Kemm, writes that they will not be holding the Choir again due to lack of children turning up to take part. This is very sad as the Children's Choir certainly boosted the numbers for Family Services but children can't be forced to come! We are very fortunate that Leanne Winterton, the Headmistress at Rodmell CofE School, is so supportive of the church and gets some of the children to read for us.
New Timetables for 123 and 130 buses from 21 May 2012
Please see About Rodmell for details of these new timetables.
Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in Rodmell
Find out about our Hog Roast & Party being organised for Sunday 3 June, see Diary & Events - tickets will be on sale from beginning of May.
Tesco's and Sainsbury's vouchers
If you shop at Tesco and Sainsbury, please save the vouchers they're giving out over the next couple of months to use to buy equipment for our community groups:
Rodmell School is collecting Sainsbury Active Kids vouchers and have a collection box in their office area.
1st Rodmell & Northease Cubs & Scouts are collecting Tesco vouchers for Schools & Clubs - please give these to the Group Secretary, Sarah Last at Drummond House, The Street, Rodmell. Thank you!
Water Restrictions - Drought Notice
Due to the current drought situation in South East England, water restrictions apply from 5 April 2012, as announced in the revised Drought Notice from South East Water. To find out about the water restrictions, please click on South East Water website. Please note that any person who contravenes any of these prohibitions is guilty of an offence, and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £1,000.
Problem dogs on The Drove
March 2012: Sad to report that despite the new gates on the smallholding on The Drove (the unmade road from the bottom of Rodmell leading through The Brooks to the River Ouse), there has been another serious attack on a dog being walked past.
Please could anyone who experiences any problems going past the smallholding - such as feeling intimidated or having their dog attacked - inform the Clerk to the Parish Council (see Groups & Activities for contact details), so that she can keep a record. This will help with future resolutions of this problem.
Rodmell Parish Council continues to try to find a solution to this problem (see Minutes of Parish Council Meetings Groups & Activities).
Patchwork get-together
Kim Mercer and Sarah Last are having a Patchwork get-together each fortnight on Wednesday mornings, 10am, at Sarah's home, Drummond House. Come along and join in, if you're experienced or want to learn how to do it - have fun stitching! See Diary & Events for details of next meeting.
Monk's House Planning Application Decision
Details of the decision taken by Lewes District Council Planning Committee at their meeting on 25 January can be found in About Rodmell
New Scout Group
Having run a very successful Cubs Group in the village for some time, the organisers have also started a new Scouts Group for boys and girls aged over 10½. Scout meetings are held on Thursdays, 6.30-8pm, in the Village Hall. Contact Ali Rabjohns i@feltgoodfeltfine.com for further info. The Cubs continue to meet at the same time in the School.
Allotments in Rodmell
For information about allotments in Rodmell, and to see the new agreement for allotment holders - please see About Rodmell and RPC Allotment Agreement.
Rodmell Parish Council: Minutes of previous meetings
The dates of RPC meetings, plus Minutes & Agendas, can be seen in Groups & Activities
WHAT'S ON this month in RODMELL ?
Services in St Peter's Church, Rodmell
For details of all the church services in St Peter's this month, see About Rodmell and the Parish Magazine (copies available in Church).
Village Hall bookings
For information about booking Rodmell village hall, and to see the list of bookings made for the next month, see Diary & Events
Abergavenny Arms pub - News
Our local pub has great food and lots of activities going on - see About Rodmell for details.
Monk's House & garden opening times
Monk's House and garden are now open to the public during the afternoons Wednesday-Sunday each week from 1 April to 31 October (12noon-5.30pm) - see About Rodmell for details.
For information / meeting dates for the following groups/clubs, contact club organisers:
Children's Choir: no rehearsal during April - see Diary & Events for details about the future of this choir.
Music Club - see Diary & Events
Tuesday 1 May
Parent & Toddler Group meet in Rodmell Village Hall, 9.30-11.30am. Come and join the fun - see Diary & Events for details.
Wednesday 2 May
Patchwork Group - this new group meets at Drummond House, 10am - for both experienced and those new to patchwork. Come along and join in - see Diary & Events for details.
Rodmell Bridge Club meets every Wednesday at 7.30pm-9.30pm in the Village Hall. See Diary & Events for details.
Thursday 3 May
1st Rodmell & Northease Cubs meet 6.30pm - 8.00pm, in the School Hall - and the newly formed Scouts Group meet in the Village Hall, 6.30-8pm. See Diary & Events for details.
Thursday 3 May, and every Thursday & Friday
Vicky Mappin's Botanical Painting Classes in Rodmell Village Hall on Thursday & Friday mornings, see Diary & Events for details.
Monday 7 May (Bank Holiday)
Southease Spring Plant Fair 12noon - 4.30pm
Wednesday 9 May
Camera Club meeting 7.30-9.00pm at Drummond House - see Diary & Events for details.
Saturday 12 May
Horticultural Society - Seedlings/Plants Sale & Swap 10.30am-12noon in the Village Hall - see Diary & Events for details.
Sunday 13 May
Rodmell Cricket Club first match of the season against Angmering CC - 2.30pm on the Sports Field. All welcome.
Monday 14 May
Rodmell Parish Council Annual Meeting 8pm in the Village Hall - all welcome - see Diary & Events for details.
Tuesday 15 May
Rodmell & Southease WI meeting at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. See Diary & Events for more information.
Saturday 19 May
Jumble Sale in aid of Village Hall funds 2pm in the Village Hall - see Diary & Events for details.
Sunday 20 May
Rodmell Cricket Club match against Brighton & Hove Crescent CC - 2.30pm on the Sports Field. All welcome.
Pub Quiz at the Abergavenny Arms - starting at 7pm.
Wednesday 23 May
Rodmell Coffee Morning in the Village Hall, 11.00am-12.30pm - All Welcome! See Diary & Events for details.
Monday 28 May
Book Group meets at 8pm in the pub - See Diary & Events for more information.
Wednesday 30 May
AGM - 1st Rodmell & Northease Cubs and Scouts 7.30pm in the pub - See Diary & Events for more information.
See Diary & Events for more about all these events, and also for those happening in the months to come.
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