Bexhill Observer (Bexhill, England) back issues from March 2008:
City Mission coffee morning makes [pounds sterling]290.
Mar 03, 2008 ... THOUGH the stalls were beginning to get busy even before the 10am official start time, there was an air of sadness to a Saturday coffee morning and sale. The event in the Clifford Hall at Beulah Baptist Church was in aid of the London City Mission. That afternoon, ...
Hearing advice.
Mar 03, 2008 ... A Hearing Advice Session will be held on Wednesday March 12 at the Rother Council Community Help Point in Amherst Road from 10-11.30am. A volunteer from East Sussex Hearing ...
Pictures from around Bexhill.
Mar 03, 2008 ... Reader Alan Thomassen has submitted some photo's "from a gloomy ...
BATS review.
Mar 03, 2008 ... TIME for some brutal honesty. I wasn't looking forward to the BATS production of Agatha Christie's, 'Verdict'. There, I said it. No reflection on the BATS themselves, more I just don't like Christie's work. I think my problem might be with Miss Marple. In my opinion ...
Police identify fatal crash driver.
Mar 03, 2008 ... A driver who died after his car was involved in a three car pile up on the A259 has been identified. Abrar Ahmed Khan, 27, of Crawley, West Sussex, was driving a Vauxhall Corsa on the A259 Marsh Road between Pevensey and Bexhill when it was involved in an accident. ...
Chandlers Print closing.
Mar 04, 2008 ... One of Bexhill's oldest businesses is set to close. Chandlers Print, which began in 1911, will shut up shop in Brett Drive and relocate to Heathfield in April or May. Staff have been informed of the decision which managing director Mike Goulding claims has been made ...
Mother's Day picture winners.
Mar 04, 2008 ... LUCKY mums were presented with flowers and a framed picture last Friday thanks to the efforts of their children. Pupils from all of Bexhill's primary schools were invited to take part in the competition organised by Carroll's florists, on Ninfield Road, to draw a picture of ...
Volunteer leaves Museum Society [pounds sterling]40,000.
Mar 04, 2008 ... SOCIETY of Bexhill Museums officers have been overjoyed this week to learn that former volunteer helper Edna North has left it [pounds sterling]40,000 in her will. Society head of fund-raising John Betts said: "What a wonderful gesture from a great supporter of our town's ...
Sean's Story at Bexhill High.
Mar 04, 2008 ... Finding out why young people become homeless was the subject of Theatre Active performances at Bexhill High School this week. Around 320 Year 11 students experienced Sean's Story, a play about a teenager who has difficulties at home which result in him running away. ...
Electors respond to councillor's survey.
Mar 04, 2008 ... "THE most successful leaflet survey we've ever carried out in East Bexhill". That is how Cllr Martyn Forster described the response to his latest flier, Focus 2008. The leaflet has been delivered by Martyn and his team throughout East Bexhill county council division ...
Fairtrade fortnight events.
Mar 05, 2008 ... A film showing, a fair and Sunday morning breakfast have been organised to mark the end of Fairtrade Fortnight in Bexhill. The aim has been to spread the word about ethical trading and fairness and local Fairtrade committee spokesman Jack Doherty has been encouraged by response ...
RSPCA fundraiser.
Mar 05, 2008 ... The RSPCA Spring fair will be held at St Martha's church hall on Saturday March 15. The event will include a wide range of stalls ...
Business as usual as cafe family plan redevelopment.
Mar 05, 2008 ... IT'S business as usual, says cafe owner John Di Paolo as his application to redevelop the family-owned Marina business is about to go before Rother planners. John, his wife Christine and their sons Luigi, Carmine and Pasquale celebrated 25 years of ownership of Di Paolo's Cafe ...
High School rocket attack - culprit gets "slap on wrist".
Mar 05, 2008 ... PARENTS of boys permanently injured hurt when yobs fired a rocket into a crowded school playground have reacted angrily to sentence passed on a culprit. One of the victims has suffered severe hearing loss as a result of the attack, threatening a planned career with the RAF ....
Buoyant Bexhill keep on winning.
Mar 05, 2008 ... Bexhill United stretched their winning run to five matches on Tuesday night. United moved up three places to sixth in Division Three of the Sussex County Football League on the back of a 1-0 victory over second-placed Haywards Heath Town. Mark Funnell scored the only ...
coffee morning for Cancer Research.
Mar 05, 2008 ... A Cancer Research UK coffee morning will be held at Little Common Community Centre on Saturday March ...
Cemetery double-charge policy needs reviewing, says son.
Mar 05, 2008 ... THE policy of charging double for the interment in Rother cemeteries of people who die outside the district needs re-examining says a former Bexhillian. But this week Rother defended a policy which it says is common practicy by local authorities. Adrian Eldridge, now ...
Log on to your child's school progress, says county.
Mar 06, 2008 ... PARENTS, pupils and teachers in East Sussex could benefit from a sophisticated new internet system giving them to access school information. The innovative SIMS Learning Gateway from Capita is to be piloted in eight schools. If successful, it will be introduced in all East ...
Rother acts on plastic bag dangers.
Mar 06, 2008 ... ROTHER councillors have pledged to discourage the use of plastic bags. Members agreed on the environmental dangers caused by the bags at their council meeting on Monday night when a motion was proposed by opposition Liberal Democrat leader Cllr Sue Prochak. Cllr ...
Wide range to be covered by next Town Forum.
Mar 06, 2008 ... A WIDE range of issues will be covered when Bexhill Town Forum meets at the De La Warr Pavilion on Tuesday, March 18. In addition to the usual public forum and update on Rother District Council's work, the agenda for the 6.30pm meeting includes a report on the work of Bexhill ...
Little Common farmers' market.
Mar 06, 2008 ... So many traders want stalls at Little Common farmers' market that organiser Councillor Stuart Wood is having to turn them away. "More and more people want stalls," he said, in advance of the next session which is at St Martha's church hall on March 13 from 9-12noon. ...
Share The Care Week.
Mar 06, 2008 ... Do you have the time and energy to give care and support to a child with special needs? If so East Sussex County Council wants to hear from you. As part of national Share The Care Week, ESCC Children's Disability Short Break and Fostering Service is renewing its ...
County's website success.(Website overview)
Mar 06, 2008 ... EAST Sussex County Council's website has achieved an "excellent" rating in a national survey. The website - eastsussex.gov.uk - is one of only four in the country to achieve the top ranking out of 552 local authority websites surveyed by the Society of IT Managers. ...
Redstack ticket refund.
Mar 07, 2008 ... A cancelled darts night at the Redstack Playhouse has left ticket-holders wondering if they will get their money back. The event, which included a guest appearance by former World Champion Eric Bristow, was scheduled for February 17. But it never went ahead and a ...
Rhino runner.
Mar 07, 2008 ... Remember to cheer Berry White if you see her running the Hastings half-marathon. She should be fairly easy to spot ...she'll be dressed as a rhino. The costume weighs 32 lbs and has become a regular feature in charity fundraising events - Berry has run in it in New ...
End to carrier bags.
Mar 07, 2008 ... Help The Aged has announced it will cut down using plastic carrier bags in its shops ahead of a complete end to providing them in June during National Recycling Week. This move is the first of a series of events that will both highlight and enhance the role of all 365 Help The ...
Pay to park for Bexhill?
Mar 07, 2008 ... A PAY to park scheme for Bexhill IS a possibility in the future. The revelation came from Rother leader Cllr Carl Maynard speaking to the Observer this week. But he stressed there are currently NO plans for 'decriminalised' parking in the town centre. Cllr ...
Village Cleaners Offer Free Service to the Elderly and Disabled.
Mar 08, 2008 ... NEW OWNERS of Sidley Village Cleaners, John and Vada Barclay, have come up with a generous and innovative idea to help the elderly and disabled in the locality- they will collect and deliver their dry cleaning and laundry for free! John, who took over the business two weeks ago, ...
A Touch of Glamour comes to Little Common.
Mar 08, 2008 ... A NEW business venture opened in Little Common last week that's sure to be a hit with the ladies. 'A Touch of Glamour', which sells high quality wigs and hairpieces, is the idea of proprietor Kathy Harmer, who for the past seven years has worked locally in Sidley as a nail ...
Valentines Evening at Peterhouse.
Mar 08, 2008 ... FEBRUARY 14TH arrived 15 days later than usual for residents and staff at Peterhouse residential home, as they chose break with tradition by leaping forward to 29th February to celebrate a special Valentines evening. Staying with the traditional Valentines theme of red and ...
Cancer Research UK Coffee Morning.
Mar 08, 2008 ... THE BEXHILL and Little Common branch of Cancer Research UK held it's Spring Coffee Morning at the Little Common Community Centre on Saturday. Always a well supported event, local folk ventured out into the wind and drizzle to purchase bargains from the many stalls and to enjoy ...
Little Angels Spring Fair.
Mar 08, 2008 ... THE LITTLE Angels Playgroup held it's Spring Fair at All Saints Church, Sidley on Saturday and, whilst it may not have been blessed with weather anything like a spring day, the gusty wind and rain did not deter the many adults and children from turning out to show their support. ...
Sidley CP Celebrate Creative Skills.
Mar 08, 2008 ... PUPILS at Sidley Community Primary school celebrated the results of their creative skills last week when they presented a five minute animated film on Ancient Egypt to their parents. The film, a culmination of 5 weeks hard work for year 5 & 6 pupils, was made in conjunction with ...
Fairtrade Market.
Mar 09, 2008 ... BEXHILL'S Fairtrade Fortnight drew to a close this weekend with a Fairtrade market held at St Mary Magdalene's church hall on Saturday. Many people attended the event including Town Mayor Cllr Paul Lendon and Chairman of the Bexhill Fairtrade Town Steering Committee Jack ...
Penny is new barber.
Mar 10, 2008 ... Watch out chaps - here come the girls. The barbershop in Sidley Street is under new management and is no longer the male bastion of old. Penny Denwood is now in charge and she has already been making changes. She will run the business with two friends, and ...
Daisy the Donkey to lead Palm Sunday parade again.
Mar 10, 2008 ... DAISY the donkey will be returning to St Peter's Church on the morning of Sunday, March 16 -Palm Sunday. As usual, she will be leading the annual procession from the church to the seafront. A stop is always made at St Mary Magdalene's Roman Catholic church. where ...
Stay away from the coast.
Mar 10, 2008 ... Members of the public are being urged to stay away from the coast this morning as heavy winds hit Sussex. The Environment Agency is urging people to stay away from exposed coastal areas and to prepare for severe weather bringing the risk of high waves and possible flooding. ...
Devonshire Road closed off.
Mar 10, 2008 ... Sussex Police closed off Devonshire Road on Monday morning because of severe weather conditions. Traders, shop workers and office staff were advised not to walk down Devonshire Road because of the danger of flying ...
Bexhill hit by storm.
Mar 10, 2008 ... Pictures from regular Observer photographic contributors and members of the public have been pouring in as Bexhill continues to be battered by the biggest storm of the winter. Police temporarily closed off Devonshire Road to traffic for fear of flying debris from broken masonry ...
A lap-top for all at the new Bexhill High.
Mar 11, 2008 ... PARENTS, neighbours and members of the teaching profession converged on Bexhill High School's Gunters Lane campus on Wednesday. They were seeking a glimpse into the future. For most, it was a glimpse into an exciting future as plans for the [pounds sterling]37m new ...
Visit to Neverland.
Mar 11, 2008 ... Children at Battle Abbey Prep School joined thousands of youngsters throughout the country in The Big Time Rhyme for Peter Pan Day. The event was organised by Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children to smash the Guinness World Record for the largest number of people reading ...
Busy day for fire crew.
Mar 11, 2008 ... Loose hoardings, damaged windows and fencing were among the problems dealt with by Bexhill fire crews during bad weather on Monday. A hoarding was blown onto cars parked in Jameson Road from the site of the former Grand Hotel but none of the vehicles were significantly damaged. ...
Attention to detail as WI looks world-wide.
Mar 11, 2008 ... WHEN seeking gifts at WI sales it pays to explore fully. Beneath each hand-knitted egg cosy at Sidley WI's cake, craft and book sale last Friday afternoon was an egg cup. ...And hidden in each egg was an Easter egg. Such is the attention to detail that ...
Chinese celebration at Bexhill High.
Mar 11, 2008 ... Chinese New Year celebrations were held at Bexhill High school for pupils and youngsters from local primary schools. The event was social as well as educational as those attending had the chance to experience Chinese culture from paper folding to martial arts. ...
Chantry rainbow.
Mar 12, 2008 ... Pupils from Chantry Community Primary School performed in the Time To Dance Festival held at the Phoenix Arts Centre in Hastings. The theme of the Festival was 'Journeys' and 10 girls from ...
Officers warn against pub plan.
Mar 12, 2008 ... PLANS for a large town centre pub look set to be refused if Rother planning committee members follow the recommendation of officers. They say the application on the site of the former Courts building, on St Leonards Road, will create disturbance to nearby residents and adequate ...
Pictures from around Bexhill.
Mar 12, 2008 ... Reader Alan Thomassen has submitted some photo's showing the afternath ...
Play improvements for Pebsham.
Mar 12, 2008 ... A CHILDREN'S play park in Pebsham is to be refurbished following requests by residents. Ward councillor Charles Clark has been in discussion with officers to undertake a refurbishment of equipment at the Seabourne Road park in the next financial year. Cllr Clark ...
Chamber oppose pay-to-park.
Mar 12, 2008 ... PLANS for parking meters in Bexhill would be fiercely opposed by the town's chamber of commerce and tourism. But chamber president Ainsley Gill this week admitted, despite business opposition, he can see the day when a pay to park proposal is tabled. He said such a ...
New Council Tax bills.
Mar 12, 2008 ... BEXHILL families now know how much their yearly Council Tax bill will cost. A band D property will pay [pounds sterling]1,492.49 for the year 2008/2009. This represents an increase of just over [pounds sterling]60 on last year's [pounds sterling]1,432.30 bill for the ...
Creative Partnership Celebrations at the De La Warr Pavilion.
Mar 13, 2008 ... IT WAS celebration time for the little people of the local community on Thursday when the Creative Partnerships' held a creative day at the De La Warr Pavilion. Over 150 children and parents attended the fun event, held to celebrate and share the early years' work which, ...
Services for over-50s.
Mar 13, 2008 ... How do you make public services work better for the over 50s? What power do older people have to influence local decisions? Marking the start of the new 'Time of our Lives' strategy, East Sussex County Council and the East Sussex Seniors Association ran an 'Older People's ...
Spring Fair in Little Common.
Mar 13, 2008 ... The RSPCA Spring fair will be held at St Martha's church hall on Saturday March 15. The event will include a wide range of stalls ...
Stall holders for spring fair.
Mar 13, 2008 ... The British Heart Foundation is holding a craft fair on Saturday April 26 at the Youth Centre's halls and have a few remaining ...
Boats lifted to safety.
Mar 13, 2008 ... Boats at Bexhill Sea Angling Club were hoisted to safety during severe weather conditions on Monday. They were lifted off the beach by a grab lorry to protect them being damaged by waves crashing down in gale force winds. Club member Robert Ellis said: "We connected ...
Edwardian news for Bexhill High.
Mar 13, 2008 ... STUDENTS from Bexhill High School braved freezing winds to dress in Edwardian bathing costumes for a media and history project with a twist. A Year 11 group recreated the first example of mixed bathing in Bexhill at the beginning of the twentieth century. The event ...
Heavy weights for Oli.
Mar 14, 2008 ... EACH dumbbell weighs twelve-and-a-half stones. That's 80 kilograms. Or, to put it another way, around the same weight as a slim man. And Bexhill strongman Oli Thompson is pumping one with each arm in order to become Britain's, and possibly the World's, strongest man ....
Pub plan withdrawn.
Mar 14, 2008 ... PLANS for a large town centre pub have been shelved after the planning application was withdrawn on Thursday. Developers had applied for a change of use to turn the former Courts building, in St Leonards Road, into a bar. It would have been made for one the largest ...
Bright Lights review.
Mar 17, 2008 ... THE BRIGHT Lights Theatre Company put on a load of old rubbish on Thursday night. Luckily, that was the intention with a series of sketches hung loosely on the subject of recycling. Little Common's own satirists delighted in taking a pop at the ongoing town issue. ...
RSPCA flowers for 100 year old Violet Monk.
Mar 17, 2008 ... Special flowers for a special volunteer ...the RSPCA spring fair on Saturday was interrupted by a presentation to 100 year old Violet Monk. RSPCA chairman Mary Bristow gave Violet a bouquet of specially-themed colours to match her name, with violet irises and cream roses against ...
Meditation open day.
Mar 17, 2008 ... An Open Day will be held at the Maitreya Centre on Saturday March 22 from 10-5.00pm for those wanting to know more about meditation. Andrew Durling of the Maitreya Centre, which is in Sea Road, said: "We will welcome allcomers throughout the day with free refreshments and a ...
Commuters hit by road chaos.
Mar 17, 2008 ... HUNDREDS of people were caught up in rush-hour traffic chaos this morning following the closure of the Catsfield to Ninfield Road. Journeys to work became a gruelling slog for many as the closure caused a tail-back almost two miles long between the villages. The road ...
Water fight.
Mar 18, 2008 ... A mock water fight was staged by campaigners from the Bexhill and Hastings group of the World Development Movement (WDM) in Devonshire Square on Saturday. Armed with water pistols and holding placards stating " STOP WATER WARS", they drew the attention of passers-by to the ...
Spring fair for Labour.
Mar 18, 2008 ... Bexhill and Battle Labour Party held a spring fair at St Andrew's church hall in Wickham Avenue on Saturday morning. Chairman Bob Walker commented: "We are trying hard to make money - this is for party funds of Bexhill and Battle Labour Party, but we have also invited others to ...
Sainsbury's staff three-legged race.
Mar 18, 2008 ... It was cold, it was wet - but nothing could stop Sainsbury's staff enjoying their three-legged race through the drizzle on Sunday. The mile-long event started from the Colonnade with 22 taking part to raise money for Sport Relief. Press officer Suzanna Upton said: ...