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RSC Panto "Aladdin"
Four excellent performances of Aladdin took place in Rodmell Village Hall over the last weekend in January. There was so much to keep us entertained with singing and dancing, scary villains, a beautiful princess, energetic Aladdin, very colourful Widow Twanky, magical genies appearing with a bang, and many more characters - all in glittering costumes with a well designed set. The hall was packed, and there was plenty (too much?) audience participation throughout, with raffle tickets drawn during the interval. Photos of the production have been promised and anticipate posting them on the website soon.
Southease Bridge Closure
The Environment Agency are planning to carry out repair work to the bridge at Southease this year. Rodmell residents and visitors use Southease station, and formal notification of the closure has now been received - see Advance Notice - Southease Bridge Closure.
WI Report on January meeting
To read Anne Robert's report on the most recent meeting of the WI, see Groups & Activities
WI 90th Birthday Celebrations
A selection of photos taken by Madeleine Harvey at the Rodmell & Southease WI 90th Birthday Celebrations in November, can be seen in the Photo Gallery
Rodmell Parish Council Meetings 2010
The list of RPC meetings planned for 2010 can now be seen in Groups & Activities
Rodmell Cricket Club Fixtures 2010
Eight fixtures already booked for 2010 - see Rodmell Cricket Club
Children's Choir for Rodmell
Jenny Brown has started a children's choir for the monthly Family Service in Rodmell Church. This comparatively short service, about 40mins, has calypso hymns & songs and ends with tea, coffee and soft drinks for all. Choir practice is on the Monday before the Family Service so that is only one practice a month. Find out more in Diary & Events.
If you are interested, please phone Jenny Brown on 473939
New Minibus Service from Rodmell to Brighton City Centre
From 9 November, we have a new Community Minibus Service going to Brighton, each weekday - Mondays to Fridays. Fares are £2 single, £3 return, with Concessionary passholders travelling free.
The minibus picks up from Rodmell (opposite the pub) at 09.00am - and gets to Brighton Station at 09.36am. Returning in the afternoon from several stops in Brighton, arriving in Rodmell at 15.39 (Mon-Thurs), and 14.24 (Fridays).
To see full information about this new minibus service, see About Rodmell.
1st Rodmell & Northease Cub Scout Pack
Great news for all boys & girls in the area aged 8-11: our new Cub Scout pack now meets every Thursday, 6.30-8pm, in the School Hall - come along and have fun. Find out more in Groups & Activities.
POLO - what is it?
Read Willie Edmonds' article about the group representing Parishes On the Lower Ouse in Groups & Activities.
Finn Cotton's progress cycling to Australia
Read about Finn's progress on his fundraising expedition in aid of the British Red Cross in Diary & Events.
Abergavenny Arms - Update and News
Great news that our pub has reopened. New Manager, Diana Horner, gives a full update about events at the pub in About Rodmell.
BOOKS About Rodmell
Recent publications about Virginia Woolf, Monk's House and Rodmell - AND a new booklet tracing the history of Rodmell from ancient times to the present day. See About Rodmell - these books make good presents!
Save money on your heating 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.
WHAT'S ON 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).
Events at the Abergavenny Arms Pub
Our newly reopened pub also has lots of activities going on - see About Rodmell for details.
Monday 1 February
Rodmell Parish Council - Special Meeting - This meeting had to be postponed at the last minute, and is now provisionally set to take place on Monday 22 February (date to be confirmed). See Groups & Activities for details of the Agenda.
Tuesday 2 February, and every Tuesday
Rodmell Parent & Toddler Group meets on Tuesday mornings (term-time only) between 09.30 and 11.30 in the Village Hall - come and join us!
Wednesday 3 February, and every Wednesday
Rodmell Bridge Club meets weekly on Wednesday evenings in the Village Hall from 7.30 – 9.30pm. For more information, see Diary & Events.
Thursday 4 & Friday 5 February, and every week
Botanical Painting Classes in Rodmell Village Hall with Vicky Mappin - every Thursday & Friday morning during term-time. See Groups & Activities for more information.
Thursday 4 February, and every Thursday
1st Rodmell & Northease Cub Group meets 6.30-8.00pm in Rodmell School. For more information, see Diary & Events.
Friday 5 February, and every Friday
Scottish Country Dancing, 7.30pm - 9.30pm every Friday evening in the Village Hall. Come and join us - all welcome. For more information, see Diary & Events.
Saturday 6 February
Fabulous Felt-Making Taster Morning with Ali Rabjohns. 10am–12noon in Rodmell Village Hall - see see Diary & Events for all the details.
Monday 8 February
Children's Choir practice session at 3.45pm, after school, in Rodmell Church - in preparation for the Family Service on Valentine's Day. See Diary & Events for details.
Monday 8 February
Knitting Group meeting, 7-9pm, Village Hall. For more information, see Diary & Events.
Tuesday 9 February
Village Hall Committee meeting.
Monday 15 – Friday 19 February
Rodmell CofE School - Spring Half-Term Holiday.
Tuesday 16 February
Rodmell & Southease WI - "What our grandparents used & we threw away" a talk by Dudley Charlton, in the Village Hall, 7.30pm. For more information, and to see the full list of meetings for 2010, see Diary & Events.
Monday 22 February
Rodmell Parish Council - Special Meeting, 6.30pm in the Village Hall - all welcome. DATE TO BE CONFIRMED. See Groups & Activities for the Agenda.
Thursday 25 February
Rodmell & District Horticultural Society AGM - 7.30pm, in the Village Hall. The speaker will be Rosie Lloyd, the East Sussex organiser for The National Garden Scheme, and she will talk about the "Secret Gardens of Sussex". All welcome, no charge. Come and get free seeds when you renew your membership - see Diary & Events.
See Diary & Events for more about all these events, and also for those happening in the months to come.
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