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Have you taken some great photos at our Rodmell Summer Show?
Would you like to see them on the Rodmell website www.Rodmell.net ?
A selection of the photos received will be posted on the website and will also be displayed at our Rodmell Autumn Festival on Saturday 23 October. There will be a prize for the picture voted the best photo taken at this year’s Summer Show.
Send in your photos now – see Diary & Events for details of how to do this.
Len Littlechild retires from ICS Ltd
Jon Botting, Contracts Director at ICS, has asked for the following to be posted onto our Rodmell Village Website:
We had a lovely buffet lunch at the Abergavenny Arms for Len and Marie, presented Marie with a bouquet and an apple tree for Len as a reminder of his work colleagues. Len had worked for ICS since it began in 1992, running our special works department, repairs and maintainence of industrial roofs. Len's extensive knowledge of older asbestos claddings helped build our company's reputation for good quality work throughout southern England, we now rank in the top 5 southeast commercial roofing and cladding companies. Len played a big part in it and we're sure he won't be able to stay away!
RODMELL SUMMER SHOW, and STRICTLY RODMELL!
Numerous categories for entering your items into the Summer Show - and many prizes to be won! See the recently delivered Show Programme for how to enter, what to do with your Tombola & Bookstall items, and how to help out at the Show. For more information, see Diary & Events
Find out about Strictly Rodmell! - the evening event organised by Rodmell Cricket Club, see Diary & Events
Rodmell Parish Council - Audited Accounts now available
The Audit Commission's external auditors have now confirmed the RPC accounts for the year ending 31/03/2010. To see these on accounts online, see Groups & Activities
Building work at Rodmell CofE School
Work to extend the Staff Room at the school began on 26 July and is expected to continue for 12 weeks. The work is being carried out by RP Ellis & Co.
Could you knit warm hats for children in north east India?
Each January Mike Bray teaches English at a school in Bihar, India, where the temperatures are extreme. He would like to send warm knitted hats for these children in time for winter this year. If you are interested, more information and the knitting patterns can be found on the Notice Board
Parent & Toddler Group's Camping event
A great time was had by all in the Sports Field, on Saturday 26 June. photo by Damon Randall
Warning about dog attacks on The Drove
Dog walkers using The Drove (the unmade road from the bottom of Rodmell leading through The Brooks to the River Ouse) should please note that the mastiffs and small dogs living at the small holding are still escaping and attacking any dogs walking past. The Drove is a public right of way.
If anyone has any problems with the dogs there, please report it immediately to the Dog Warden at Lewes District Council, and also to Willie Edmonds, Chairman of Rodmell Parish Council (see Groups & Activities).
Our local PCSOs recommend that all incidents are reported to the non-emergency Police number 0845 60 70 999 (unless it is an emergency!). Calls are logged and the Police have a duty of confidentiality to the caller. The number of complaints received will trigger the requirement of certain levels of response from the Police.
Southease Bridge: Temporary Bridleway Closure
The Environment Agency is carrying out repair work to the bridge at Southease this summer. As part of this work, there is a temporary footbridge allowing walkers and cyclists to cross the River Ouse and gain access to Southease Station. Horse riders will be not able use this temporary bridge during the construction period (ie: no crossing until November 2010). The notice from the Environment Agency can be read on Advance Notice - Southease Bridge Closure.
Rodmell Cricket Club Fixtures 2010
Our village cricket team has 8 fixtures booked for 2010. See Rodmell Cricket Club for all the dates, plus information about how you can help, RCC membership, and sponsorship opportunities.
Rodmell Parish Council Meetings 2010
The list of RPC meetings planned for 2010, plus the Minutes & Agendas from meetings held, can be seen in Groups & Activities
WI Report on most recent meeting
To read Anne Robert's report on the most recent meeting of the WI, see Groups & Activities
Are you interested in being a Volunteer Room Steward at Monk's House?
We desperately need volunteers for Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, 1.50pm – 5.15pm, during the opening season. Find out more, see the Notice Board
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.
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. Find out more in Diary & Events.
If you are interested, please phone Jenny Brown on 473939
Sussex Police warning about new Credit Card scam
PCSO Wendy Stevens has sent a report about a new Credit Card scam - please read it on the Notice Board, it may help prevent you becoming a victim of fraud.
Minibus Service from Rodmell to Brighton City Centre
Our Community Minibus Service to Brighton runs Monday to Friday. The minibus picks up from Rodmell at 09.00am, opposite the pub, getting 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). For full information about this new minibus service, see About Rodmell.
Abergavenny Arms - Update and News
Great news that our pub has reopened. For an update about events at the pub, see About Rodmell.
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.
Monk's House & Gardens are open
Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1st April to 31st October, 2.00pm-5.30pm. For more information, see About Rodmell.
Tuesday 3 August
Rodmell Parish Council Interim Meeting to be held at 6.30pm in Rodmell Village Hall - all welcome. The agenda for this meeting is published in Diary & Events.
Wednesday 4 August 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.
Saturday 7 August and every Saturday during the summer
Exhibition at Pear Tree Cottage, Rodmell, 12noon-5.30pm throughout the summer months, weather permitting. For more information, see Diary & Events.
Tuesday 17 August
Rodmell & Southease WI - Meeting: "The tale of Beatrix Potter" by Heather Woodward,in the Village Hall, 7.30pm. Visitors welcome at 8.00pm (£1). For more information, and to see the full list of meetings for 2010, see Diary & Events.
Wednesday 18 August
Have your Tombola and Bookstall items ready for door-to-door collection in the evening.
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES TO THIS YEAR'S SUMMER SHOW is 9pm - please take your entry form and payment to Judith (Long Bourn, South Farm Close) in good time, to avoid disappointment!
Thursday 19 August
6.30pm at the Village Hall: join the heavy gang to help make light work of loading and unloading items for the Summer Show.
Saturday 21 August
Rodmell Summer Show 2pm in the Sports Field see Diary & Events.
Strictly Rodmell! evening event starting 7pm with firework display at 10pm in the Sports Field see Diary & Events.
Sunday 22 August, 9.00am!
Help will be greatly appreciated with making light of dismantling items and clearing up after the Summer Show.
Sunday 29 August
Pub Quiz in The Abergavenny Arms, 8pm. Have fun and test your General Knowledge - all welcome.
See Diary & Events for more about all these events, and also for those happening in the months to come.
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