Wooding dean Tenants & Residents Association Winter 2015 Newsletter
Our Woodingdean Village Conference in Merry Christmas & October Happy New Year to 45 residents attended the Conference this year. We heard a variety of speakers giving interesting insights all the residents of into their work and how it affects Woodingdean. Woodingdean! Thank you to the contributors: Inspector Paul Ransome (Police Report & Village Priorities); Mike Randall (Looking after our health in Woodingdean); Simon Kirby MP (Q&A session); Patrick Warner (Brighton & Hove Bus Company); Neil Morgan (Big Wildflowers for Woodingdean Lemon Bus Company); and Leigh The rain stayed away and the sun shone as over 60 people helped turn a grass Farrow, who led the discussion about verge into a wildflower haven for bees and butterflies. changing the current Tenants & Under the watchful eye of City Park Ranger, Paul Gorringe, Woodingdean’s Residents Association into a Parish residents came together to plant close to 200,000 wildflower plugs – Council or a Local Neighbourhood transforming a 100 metre square space at the corner of Bexhill Road and Forum. Follow up articles on various Balsdean Road into much needed habitat for bees and other pollinating insects. issues can be found on pages 2 (The Children from Woodingdean Primary School joined in alongside councillors Dee Future of the Tenants & Residents Simson and Steve Bell. Brighton and Hove City Council supplied the wildflowers Association) and 9 (Inspector Paul as part of a wider scheme to plant about 200,000 wildflowers around the city. All Ransome’s Police Report). the plants used were locally sourced from some of the best chalk grassland sites in Brighton & Hove. Estate Development Budget As part of the project people living close to the site were consulted in advance, resulting in overwhelming support. The site will be maintained by the Council The Tenants & Residents Association with support from Brighton and Hove Friends of the Earth. has recently submitted an application to Brighton & Hove City Council If you know of other sites in Woodingdean that could be covered in wildflowers requesting a budget to supply fencing then get in touch with Tom, on 07764 364236 or and handrails around Council tenants’ [email protected] homes in Woodingdean. If you are a council tenant, not in rent arrears and need replacement fencing, you can apply by obtaining a form from Dee Simson 07795 336425. These will then be processed once it’s known if we are successful. An application has also been made through the budget to provide additional car parking in Langley Crescent. The result of a recent consultation with residents living in the area showed that they were unanimously in favour of it. We will report any news in the New Year. 2015 Woodingdean III t is with sadness that we report the passing of Wendy Pynn . She recently lost her second fight with cancer. Scarecrow For many years she was a School Governor, a one to one Special Needs Teacher, Woodingdean Carnival Judge, Competition Santa’s Grotto helper, Race Nights helper, an organiser of A huge thank you to all who made the Woodingdean Youth Football teams, a member of the scarecrows, went round admiring Woodingdean Horticultural Society and someone who was scarecrows, came and voted for involved in many village matters, in the place she loved. scarecrows, joined them for Harvest She will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of Festival and then took them away knowing her and working with her in Woodingdean. again! I know of at least one now doing its proper job on an allotment! The Roadside Winner was ‘The Plague Doctor’ from Downsview Avenue, and the Runner up was ‘Jeremy’ from The future of the Tenants & Residents Crescent Drive South. Association: Parish Council or a There were joint winners in the People’s Choice competition: ‘David Neighbourhood Forum? and Goliath’ from Downs Baptist Church, and ‘It came from the Sea’ An initial discussion was put to the town or parish council, the town or from Falmer Gardens. Runner up was Community Conference by Leigh parish council has lead responsibility ‘Rocky’ from The Ridgway. Farrow, around his thoughts that the for neighbourhood planning. The scarecrow competition grew out village needed a better voice in Neighbourhood forum of a desire to engage with the whole Brighton & Hove, and the way to In non parished areas a community and to have fun together. achieve this was by forming a Parish neighbourhood forum will need to be This was its 4th year and there were Council. formed and designated by the local entries from people who had not He believed this would serve the authority. There can only be one participated before. community better than the forum per neighbourhood area. The If you missed out on the fun, please Association does now, as, for example forum must satisfy a range of criteria, get in touch: his understanding is that there is no such as having a board / steering [email protected] requirement for any planning to be group broadly reflective of the or 01273 683918 and we will get in referred to the Woodingdean neighbourhood / community contact with you next time. community in any form at present. He including residents and businesses. felt a stronger body would change A forum must have a minimum this. Some of those present in the membership of 21 and the Community Centre meeting agreed involvement of at least one councillor that a stronger body might be is expected. The local authority necessary in the light of future cuts consults with the community and any future changes in legislation. and then needs to agree to its Penmo Film Club It was agreed that the next newsletter formation and the area boundary. Usually meets monthly on the third would set out the facts for the Community organisation Monday. Doors open at 1.30pm, alternatives. Any community organisation such as films start at 2pm, at the The matter will then be put to a vote ours can develop a Community Right Woodingdean Methodist Church at the Association’s AGM on Thursday to Build Order in an area, provided Hall, The Ridgway. 11th February 2016 at 7.30pm in the they meet the conditions set out in 21st December: “Exodus” (new Community Centre. If the necessary the regulations. It does not need to be version) number of residents were in designated by the Local Planning 18th January: “Mrs Henderson agreement, after due process, Authority in order for it to develop a Presents”, Judi Dench approaches would then be made to Community Right to Build Order in a 15th February : “Mr Holmes”, Ian Brighton & Hove City Council for any designated neighbourhood area. McKellen changes. The above information has been taken 21st March: “ The Choir”, Dustin There are three main groups that can from the Local Government, Local Hoffman conduct neighbourhood planning. Government Association and Planning Cost: £3 for film, tea, cake Parish and town council Advisory Service documents, all (ice creams are extra). In a neighbourhood which contains all available on the Internet. Everyone welcome. or part of the administrative area of a
PAGE 2 // WINTER 2015 Looking for Christmas presents & stocking Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! fillers? Find us at… Why not look in the Woodingdean 82 Warren Road, Woodingdean, BN2 6BA / Tel: 01273 602870 Youth Centre Charity Shop? email [email protected] Woodingdean Youth Centre Charity We’re open all week... Shop raises money for the local 8.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Saturday; 10am to youth centre. It’s a lively little shop 1pm on Sunday with customers and donors Christmas & New Year Opening Hours popping in all the time. With Love, from We’ll be closing at 4pm on Christmas Eve , and If you like meeting people and want having a break un l 8.45am on Tuesday 29 th . Then to help raise vital income for the open as usual, un l New Year’s Day , when we’ll Youth Centre, give Dee Simson a be star ng 2016 with a day off! Why not check us out at ring on 07795 336425 . Sessions are Back to it on Saturday 2 nd January 2016 www.pawswithacause.co.uk from 10am–12.30pm or 12.30– See if your brands are in our webshop, or Whether you feed your pet raw food, wet or dry, 2.45pm. browse ‘What’s in Store’ and call us to place we have a great range to suit every budget. Dee is also happy to collect any an order! items that you may want to donate. Woodingdean Craft Warrens Hardware Fair report “Our family securing your family”
The recent Craft Fair, the first to be • held in the Woodingdean Full locksmith service • Over 400 key blanks in stock Community Centre, was a great • Restricted Key systems available success. • Cloning of garage remote controls • ABS high security cylinders The rooms were all full up with 25 • stalls, and there was a big turn out Specialist cleaning products • Fixings and decorating products of people attending. • Fresh plants and garden products The money raised went towards the • Pet food improvements to the Community • Gas, coal, logs & charcoal Centre, and some went to Help for Heroes. See our leaflets for regular savings on DIY, household and electrical products. The Committee wish to thank everyone for their support of this Phone Shop 01273 303322 Phone Locksmith 07920 401018 event, and it was agreed that another Craft Fair would be held next year, on Saturday 22nd October 2016, 10am – 2pm. Sponsor found: thank you In the Autumn issue we were asked to try and find a sponsor for the Woodingdean Youth Football Club Under 10s. We’re pleased to say that Chris Pratt from CP Carpentry will be the sponsor for the next three years. Chris is a local Woodingdean resident with a thriving business, and we thank him for stepping up to the plate. It’s great to see local businesses helping local teams. Thank you Chris. WINTER 2015 // PAGE 3 Woodingdean Community Centre have effectively a nice comfortable centre that needs little work for a few years! We also hope to fund some refurbishment works – update enhancements of our own in the Spring to make it a more adaptable and attractive venue to hold your events and November 2015 parties, and an overall better place to be. We hope to see The second phase of works has been a trying and difficult you there over the coming months. time for all our users and as we progress, new and Dick Grant, Chairman challenging issues are being raised almost daily. The latest situation we find ourselves with is a limited amount of power due to the condemning of the wiring within the Forthcoming events for 2016 building that was opened up during the course of the recent asbestos removals works. Unfortunately this means in Woodingdean Community Centre we need a complete rewire, which will inevitably mean Sat 19th March, 10am–1pm, Easter coffee morning more disruption in the near future, but with Christmas and Sat 13th August, 2–4pm, Summer Tea Party other events already in the book, we will probably try to delay these until the New Year. Sat 22nd October, 10am–2pm, Craft Fair The building itself is looking far better (at least on the outside!) and we shall benefit from the superior grade insulating material being used which will reduce heat loss. The new glazing units will also assist by removing the draughty old windows and doors. We shall need to wait for the final decision on the extent of the rewiring to get the Do you sew, knit, embroider and insides plastered and decorated, as there is no point in like a chat? doing that now only to have to strip it all back again for new cabling in a couple of months. Why not join our Patchwork Club on Wednesdays The committee would like to thank all of our users between 10am and noon? (especially our regulars) for their continued patience and The £2 charge at the Community Centre includes tea understanding, and once Phase 3 is completed, we should and cake. Contact Diana on 01273 241755.
Clarkes Dental Repairs Do you have any problems concerning your roof? Denture repair service while you Call your local Woodingdean wait. Collection and delivery service Roofing Contractor - Russell Hill available. R J Hill Roofing Julie Clarke Repairs & alterations 01273 298787 / 07712 896461 Gifts made on the premises. [email protected] Teddy Bears made to order, Quotations are without obligation and we will call you and on sale. back if you would like us to. Dog couture made to order and on I have been a Roofing Contractor for 35 years, 15 of them on my own. sale. My son came on board 3 years ago to work, so it's now a Tea cosies, aprons, tea towels and shabby-chic small, family-run business. door stops, all for sale. We take great pride in all our work and reputation. We are based in Woodingdean, and our area extends Little Paws Hotel to all parts of East & West Sussex. Our Little Paws Hotel for small The firm covers all aspects of roofing, and offers free dogs. All small dogs will be estimates and advice, with no obligation. welcome. Please contact me for quotations on: Bookings being taken NOW! • Flat Roofs - felt, hot melt and fibre glass • Individual bedrooms. Indoor heating. Toys, Pitched Roofing - slating and tiling • colour TV, all comforts catered for. Fascias, Soffits and Guttering • Lead works For further information call: • Dormer and roof windows • 01273 691308 // 07432 715920 Chimney repairs and refurbishments • Polycarbonate roofing 174 Warren Road, Woodingdean, BN2 6DD • Roofing repairs Richard & Julie Clarke • Moss removal
PAGE 4 // WINTER 2015 Woodingdean Community The Woodingdean Carnival – Centre Activities Community Stars! After a fantastic summer’s day (remember The Community Centre is a very busy and well used them?) the Carnival finished with a surplus of building. It is used every day. An average week includes the over £1,900.00. following, plus community events and parties, etc. at There have been four grant requests, which have gone to: weekends. Woodingdean Youth FC, Theatre Express, Oak Cottage MONDAY : Karate, Table tennis Group, Theatre Express Nursery, Kipling Lions Pre school and also a donation Dancing School, Women’s Institute (monthly) made to Unified Rhythm. TUESDAY : Karate, Horticultural Society (monthly) As a result of the successful day, the organisers were invited to the ‘Community Star Awards 2015’ at The Argus . WEDNESDAY : Patchwork Group, Theatre Express Dancing They are one of three finalists for the ‘Community Event of School, Ballroom Dancing, Astronomy Group (monthly) the Year’ AND THEY WON! THURSDAY : Karate, Tai Chi Group, Art Class, Mosaics class, So well done to all who organised, attended, helped and Table tennis club supported it. FRIDAY : Steps Line Dancing Club, Karate, Table tennis group Garden waste collections SATURDAY : Tai Chi Group Unfortunately the scheme mentioned by City Clean in our SUNDAY : Table tennis Club Committee Meeting of 15 th April this year, collecting two To book the Community Centre, bags of garden waste in front of the bin, has stopped now. please contact: Margaret Holding, They have reverted back to one bag within the wheelie bin. the Letting Officer, on Mondays and Some residents were putting branches out, and in one case Thursdays, 10 am to 12 noon, a whole tree, but abuse was also given to some crews Tel: 01273 685940. when waste was not taken. The Association is sorry the scheme was not a success, and had wished for a better result.
Kipling Lions Pre-school is situated in the grounds of Rudyard Kipling Primary School. We have been Warren Road, Woodingdean, BN2 6BB www.downs-hotel.co.uk operating for over 20 years and are a Email: [email protected] Tel: 01273 390860 small, well-established, friendly pre-school that offers high quality care and education for all children aged between 2 ‒ 5 years. We provide a stimulating environment in which the children thrive and follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
H All our staff are fully qualified and have many years’ Planning a big family celebration but canÊt accommodate them? experience. We have a low staff turnover. Why not let us look after your relatives, rooms are from only £45 H Our fees are competitive and we accept the BB over the Christmas period. Relax put your feet up and let us host your Christmas day. We are now taking bookings for Government 2, 3 and 4 year old funding. Christmas day breakfast/brunch from 9.30 11.30am, and for our H We have an exciting safe outdoor area that is traditional 3 course Christmas day lunch from 12noon. Call, email or pop in for our menu. accessible all year round. We hope to see you soon, Jim and Jo. H We are Ofsted registered and have a GOOD rating. ♦ Sunday ––– High quality Carvery only £8.25 H Parents’ comments can be seen on our website ♦ Premiership football shown on BT Sport ♦ Park & Ride to all Albion home matches available, www.kiplinglions.co.uk tickets sold at the bar ♦ Wakes to Weddings: all functions catered for at Call on 01273 309352 or email reasonable prices [email protected] for further details and PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL PUB current availability.
WINTER 2015 // PAGE 5 Resilience Team & Village Winter Information Great Christmas gifts with local links The Resilience Team has been putting the final touches to At North Woodingdean Post Office, in Falmer Road, you the Winter Plan for Woodingdean. The team works in can purchase the 2016 Woodingdean Calendar, with 13 conjunction with the Sussex Resilience Forum and has been historical photographs (£4.99) and other items with a tasked by Brighton & Hove City Council to try to ensure local theme; or copies of Peter Mercer’s Woodingdean Woodingdean has the resources to cope with a bad or long history books, Reflections and the Millennium and The hard winter and next year will work on other emergency Hunns Mere Way . situations. When finally ratified by the Council and emergency agencies, the planning will be made available to all online, on a website built for the purpose called Woodingdean Resilience Planning. Adult Education Spring Term 2016 The team would like to pass on the following information Woodingdean & The Deans to help residents. The New Year is approaching • We will all get at least 48 hours notice of weather that is and it’s time for change and going to be bad enough to stop our usual way of life. new beginnings. Why not try a local adult education class • If you don't have to, don't go out. to help you with those New Year resolutions? Varndean • Before the bad weather, stock up for a couple of days College’s Community Education programme continues in of food, milk and water. This will lead to fewer residents the Spring with a new range of neighbourhood classes in needing the shops and possible accidents getting to Woodingdean. This term you can try your hand at Life the shops too. Coaching, Yoga, Mosaics, Drawing & Painting, Italian for • When there are slippery and icy conditions it is vital to Beginners, Singing Together, Tai Chi, Artistic Printing and recognise the hazards of walking on these surfaces. ‘Managing Stress & Anxiety’. All classes are local and For more information and tips, go to: subsidised with course prices as low as £12 to those on www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/parking-and- means tested benefits and for those aged over 65. Courses travel/roads-and-highways/winter-weather are between 6 and 9 weeks long. If you would like a hard copy, contact Stephen from the We are holding a pre Christmas coffee morning at Woodingdean Tenants & Residents Association at Woodingdean Youth Centre on Wednesday 16th December [email protected] . from 10.30am–12.30pm. Come and share some mince pies and mulled wine, meet other learners and maybe enrol on some classes… or just come along to find out more. All are welcome. We will also be holding an enrolment session on Wednesday 6th January at The Java Café from 10.30am–12 noon. We look forward to hearing from you and would also like to wish all our learners a very happy mid winter and a great New Year. For further information or to be added to our mailing list, contact Debra at Varndean College, Adult Education 01273 546602 / [email protected] / 07990 290026 .
New Optician opening A new family run independent NHS / private optician has opened in Saltdean. This should mean easier parking and transport from the Village for residents, rather than having to fight your way into Brighton. Optician Nicolas Attrell The Deans Optician 18 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean, BN2 8LH Tel: 01273 303111 Email: [email protected] Web: www.thedeansoptician.co.uk
PAGE 6 // WINTER 2015 Downs Baptist Community Greengrocer COFFEE SHOP 1 Warren Way, Woodingdean . 01273 300441 in South Woodingdean Visit us for fresh seasonal fruit and veg, Infinity Food items, 10am–12 noon, Thursdays traditional sweets, Traidcraft ‘Fair trade’ items and cheerful service at the Methodist Church from our volunteer staff. (at the bottom of The Ridgway) All our profits go to support charity projects at home and abroad. A place to meet your friends or to make new friends.
Warning – Christmas email scam Woodingdean Neighbourhood Watch Scheme It’s a good time of year for email scammers. A common click it – it’s your computer. Christmas scam is to send an email to you saying there is a If the link has an address that is not .co.uk or you are in parcel to pick up. the slightest bit suspicious, delete the email. You The scam works like this: can then find out from companies you have Within the email is a link asking you to send a reply purchased your parcels from, asking why it has to rearrange a delivery. not arrived from their own website. In actual fact it is a link for malicious software to be Think about it for a moment, criminals aren’t sent to you that can infest your computer, find clever, they are opportunists – so that doesn’t security numbers, then ruin your hard drive, and could wipe mean we can’t be one step ahead of them – don't give your documents and pictures too. them opportunities this Christmas. So if you get an email like this, do one of two things. To learn about all the current scams and door knocking Even if the email looks genuine, as some of them are very problems we find out about at NHW, join the clever, run your mouse over the link (without clicking) and Woodingdean Neighbourhood Watch Scheme for just the address where your reply is going will show up. If you £1.00 and keep one step ahead of trouble. Tell all your are happy with the destination, you make the decision to friends too.
Woodingdean Neighbourhood Watch Scheme Membership Subscription Form
Please fill out and return this form to one 1) Resident name: ...... of the addresses listed below. Your £1 payment can either be sent by BACS, or enclosed and delivered along with this form. 2) Telephone / mobile: ......
BACS details: The Cooperative Bank 3) House number: ...... Account name: 4) Street name: ...... Woodingdean Neighbourhood Watch Scheme Account number: 65748255 // Sort code: 089299 Reference: House no./postcode Woodingdean Post code: BN2 ...... (e.g. 38/BN2 6BH) 5) Your email address, or a friend’s email address, if you don’t have one (please write CLEARLY): Post/delivery addresses: JP Amos (Chair) ...... Warrens Hardware, 21 Warren Way, BN2 6PH 6) Are you prepared to look after residents in your Tel: 01273 303322 / 07920 401018 road who do not have an email address, by or: becoming a NHW Street Contact? Stephen Roke (Vice Chair) (Please circle answer) Yes / No 38 Farm Hill, BN2 6BH Tel: 01273 681696 / 07788 720047 7) Is there CCTV at your address? (Please circle answer) Yes / No Please telephone one of the above numbers for any (We will need your approval to pass the CCTV further clarification needed. information on to the Police.) WINTER 2015 // PAGE 7 Older People’s Community Befriending Did you know that Woodingdean represents one Java Café of the largest proportions of older people in There is always a warm welcome wards across the City of Brighton and Hove? at our Community Café with Did you know that there is a substantial amount computer and photocopying of evidence to confirm that elderly people are facilities, in Warren Way. more at risk of feeling lonely and isolated? Monday to Friday: Did you also know that in Woodingdean alone there are hundreds of older 8am to 3pm people who have a rich history and life experience to share, yet many individuals Saturday: 8am to 1pm feel invisible and forgotten most of the time? For further information It is therefore time for change! call Dee Simson on • Do you have a heart for older people? 07795 336425 . • Would you like to make a difference in your local community area? • Would you like to be part of an exciting collaborative research project that could inform future community outreach activities across the City and beyond? • Are you a good communicator? Winter Warmers Can you spare just 2 hours per week to help significantly reduce feelings of We are a reminiscence group who chronic loneliness felt by an older person living your area? meet monthly in the Woodingdean If you can answer yes to any of these questions then we need your help! Library. For more information about the Older People’s Community Befrienders project Contact Millie Oliver on 01273 please contact one of the team at Time to Talk Befriending 697835 for future dates and on 01273 737710 or email [email protected] information. We are funded by a grant from the Healthy Neighbourhood Fund with support from the Woodingdean Community Association. Having a Christmas party? Did you know you can book Woodingdean Community Centre for parties and receptions? The Letting Officer is available to give details and take bookings Mondays and Thursdays, 10am‒12 noon. Tel: 01273 685940. Astronomy Discussion Four Deans Stroke Club Group The group meets on the first Held weekly on a Friday at St Patrick’s Church, Woodingdean, 11.45am to Wednesday of each month, at 2pm in 3pm, where people who have had strokes meet, socialise and participate in the Community Centre. We discuss fun activities. current astronomy items of interest We are still hoping to find some new volunteers, so don’t be shy – especially and happenings, along with specific if you have a background in nursing, catering, teaching, fundraising, have items on the universe – and beyond. good organisational skills and ideas or are just good at talking to people. Membership is free and a fee of £2.50 Please contact Diana Tolhurst on 01273 272815 or David Hunt on 01273 each covers all the group expenses. 303236. Why not come along, just for interest?
PAGE 8 // WINTER 2015 Police Report & Village Priorities Holy Cross Social Group We received a village report and statistics, discussed future planning with reduced Usually meets on the 2nd Friday resources and PCSO planning in the area. It is clear that police resources are under of every month at 7.30pm, in the pressure through reduced funding but measures and plans are being put into place Parish Room, Holy Cross Church, through the Local Policing Programme to make the best use of the resources Downsway, Woodingdean. available. 12th December (Saturday) For more information visit www.sussex.police.uk and click on Policing in Sussex Musical Evening with ‘Music and then Sussex Local Policing Model. Box’. Tickets £6 (including Woodingdean is 6th out of 43 Brighton & Hove wards (within 5 miles) for low refreshments), bring own drinks. crime according to the crime statistics. 8th January A straw poll on Woodingdean residents in the hall gave some interesting David Smith: Morris Dancing & responses. The group were asked whether they thought the following were an Demo influence for the positively low crime in the area: 12th February Lack of pubs (24%) Lack of tourism (7%) Peter Hill: Pills, Potions & Neighbourhood Watch (50%) Good CCTV as a deterrent (14%) Patience Relatively good kids (50%) Good parenting (75%) 11th March Sense of community (75%) Policing (33%) Mike Trott: His military service on Owned properties (7%) Age demographic (7%) Christmas Island and the ‘H’ Bomb The fear of crime within the room was estimated at around 2.5 out of 10 (1 being Everyone is welcome no fear and 10 being high fear). Some of the group stated that seeing a Police Contact: Margerette Harman, Officer or Police Community Support Officer actually increased their fear of crime. 01273 306712 The majority however were comforted at the sight of Police within the village. [email protected] It was clear that the sense of community and parenting are key to this success and must continue. Interestingly only 1 in 3 thought that policing had an influence on these figures. A message from our PCSOs Anti Social Behaviour accounts for a high proportion of the crime statistics data [email protected] and there have been some significant successes in recent times with youths being [email protected] arrested having been found on stolen motorbikes and Please remember that if the Police don’t robust use of police power to curb anti social hear about any crime happening in the driving/riding. Village, they will think all is well and put A number of youths involved in a series of vehicle Policing resources elsewhere. We must crimes have also been arrested and are awaiting trial in report all crime to reflect what is actually the New Year. happening. Don’t think that ‘nothing Inspector Ransome would like to thank the group for would be done’ by reporting a crime, their participation and apologises for overrunning! but think that information is power, and Inspector Paul Ransome that will help the Police, and us all, in the long-run. If anybody sees a crime taking place, always ring 999999. If you need to report a crime, phone 101 or email www.sussex.police.uk/reportonlinewww.sussex.police.uk/reportonline. To report a crime anonymously call 0800 555 111 (CrimestoppersCrimestoppersCrimestoppers). Woodingdean residents can text officers on 65999 with the details of people they suspect of drink or drug driving. Visit www.operationcrackdown.co.uk where abandoned vehicles can also be reported. All members of the public should call the confidential Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321 if they have seen or heard anything that could be terrorist- related.
WINTER 2015 // PAGE 9 Woodingdean Horticultural Society This thriving society provides great social and practical links Christmas Tree Festival & Exhibition for anyone in Woodingdean who would like to know more Friday 11th Dec 3–6.30pm about gardening or to share their skill or love of this Saturday 12th Dec 3–6.30pm interesting topic. Sunday 13th Dec 3–6.30pm Talks, activities, competitions and outings provide a lively Friday 18th Dec 3–6.30pm forum for members. Visitors, or those wishing to become Saturday 19th Dec 3–6.30pm members, will be warmly welcomed. Sunday 20th Dec 3–4pm & Carol Service 4pm. Meetings are usually held on the second Tuesday of the Donations: Martlets Hospice month, 7.30pm at the Community Centre. Refreshments & Children’s Competition 12th January – Registration At Methodist Church Hall, The Ridgway, 9th February – The Women’s Land Army Woodingdean and Sussex Connection, Ian Everest Come & bring the family 8th March – The Secret life of a Hedgehog, Graham Bowring
Hall hire in Woodingdean Free 2016 Calendar Large hall to let out for children's parties & groups. Are you interested in obtaining a copy of the popular The Methodist Church Hall. The Ridgway, Woodingdean. Good Seed Calendar, containing daily Bible readings with a Christian message? Then email Telephone Beulah on 01273 304812. [email protected] or write to Bible Distributors, Rudyard Hall, Rudyard Road, Woodingdean, Brighton BN2 6UB. Messy Christmas Party This calendar is also available in a variety of other Wednesday 16th December, 4–5.30pm languages. Please enquire if English is not your first Methodist Church, The Ridgway language. Come & have fun!
RUDYARD KIPLING NURSERY Woodingdean RUDYARD KIPLING PRIMARY SCHOOL, CHALKLAND RISE,WOODINGDEAN,BRIGHTON Fish Bar BN2 6RH We now take 2-year-old children who are entitled to free sessions Lunches OFSTED 2013: “Rudyard Kipling is a Good School on a served short route to Outstanding! Consistently strong teaching ... in the Nursery & Reception classes enables children to Parties make good progress in all areas of learning” catered Rudyard Kipling Nursery is a safe, welcoming and happy for place for your child to begin their learning and development experience The best fish & chips Availability We continue to offer places for all children the term in town... after they’re 3 years old Plus much, much more Sessions 8.50am - 3.05pm daily, term time only Monday — Saturday We would encourage you to come & visit our nursery & see 11.30—2.00 4.30–10.00 for yourself the exciting things that are happening For more information or any questions you may have, please 6 Warren Way don’t hesitate to contact us. Woodingdean We look forward to hearing from you! Brighton, BN2 6PJ 01273 303328 // www.kiplink.co.uk 01273 303061 [email protected]
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The Parish Church of the Holy Cross Downsway, Woodingdean Churchwarden: Christine Jones, 01273 685724 Church Services: Parish Eucharist: 10.30am, Sundays Café Service: 4pm, every 4th Sunday (not December) Holy Eucharist: 9.30am, Tuesdays (Healing Service: first Tuesday of the month). Christmas Services: Sunday 20th December: 10.30am, Parish Eucharist; St Patrick’s Catholic Church 4pm, Christingle and Café Service Broad Green, Woodingdean Thursday 24th December: 5pm, Crib Service; 01273 302903 11.30pm, Midnight Mass Sunday Mass: 9am. Friday 25th December: 10am, Christmas Morning Service Christmas Day Services Downs Baptist Church Friday 25th December: 8.30am, Carols and Readings; Woodingdean Primary School Hall, Warren Road 9am, Mass with Carols Pastor: Malcolm Haines, 07505 118634 Saturday 12th December, 10am until 11.30am: St Patrick’s are participating in Churches Together in Woodingdean Website: http://downsbaptistchurch.org/home Christmas carols at the shops in Warren Way. You are all Sunday morning services: welcome to come and join in or just listen. 10.30am–12noon At Woodingdean Primary School with fun activities for Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church children during the service. Whiteway Lane, Rottingdean A warm welcome awaits at our regular meetings all of Saturday Mass: 6.30pm which are held at Woodingdean Primary School Hall, unless Sunday Mass: 10.30am otherwise stated. Christmas Services Jesus And Me (JAM) and Relationship And Prayer Thursday 24th December: 5pm: Vigil Mass of Christmas (RAP): Our children’s groups for 0–10 and 10–16 year olds; with blessing of crib; 11.30pm, Carols; 12 midnight, Sung Bible stories, craft, cooking, messy play and prayer time. Midnight Mass From 10.30 until the service finishes. Friday 25th December, 10am: Sung Mass Thursday fellowship: 2.15pm at The Parish Room, Holy Cross, Warren Road. Contact Faith Casse 01273 304018 Woodingdean Methodist Church Prayer group meetings and bible study groups The Ridgway, Woodingdean Christmas Celebrations For more details call Terry on 01273 887618 Thursday Fellowship, Thursday 10th Dec, 2.15pm: Sunday morning services : 10am Candles, Carols and Cake, in Parish Room, Holy Cross Sunday evening services : 6pm (United services with Holy Sunday 13th Dec, 10.30am: All Age Christmas Nativity Cross) on 6th December & 7th February (at Holy Cross Service Church); on 3rd January (at Methodist Church) Sunday 20th Dec, 5pm: Carols and Christingle Service Saturday 5th December, 7pm: Friday 25th Dec, 10am: All Age Christmas Day Service. Concert by Brighton & Hove City Brass Band, Tickets £5 (includes refreshments during the interval), from 01273 Forthcoming Events 887618 or 01273 301449. Saturday 23rd January 2016: Christianity Explored “Taster Christmas Tree Festival in the Church: Evening”. Informal discussion evening with food and On 11th, 12th, 13th, 18th, 19th December 3–6.30pm refreshments at The Java Café, Warren Way. On Sunday 20th December 3–4pm, followed by the Contact Gareth: [email protected] Christmas Tree Carol lit Service Sunday 31st January, 10.30am: All Age service: Mission Friday 25th December, 9.30am: Christmas morning service Miracle Maker.
WINTER 2015 // PAGE 11 Woodingdean Tenants & Residents Association Dates for your diary All meetings take place in the Community Centre Committee meetings (all welcome) Wednesday 13th January at 7pm Wednesday 24th February at 7pm 2016 AGM & Public Meeting Thursday 11 th February at 7.30pm Newsletter group meetings Wednesday 20th January 2016 at 7pm
It’s YOUR newsletter This newsletter is produced by the Tenants & Residents Association, and delivered to every address in Woodingdean. We welcome your letters, comments, news and views. Do you feel strongly about a local issue? We would love to hear Woodingdean Players presents their first ever from you. show: Peter Pandemonium – The Pantomime Don't forget to get articles in early for our next issue. Last The pantomime is a real community event by the date for articles is the Friday, 5th February. Delivery will community, for the community. We guarantee it will be fun be the first week of March . and entertaining. A perfect start to Christmas! Please contact Stephen Roke at The show is being produced in association with the [email protected] Brighton School of Singing and the event is being put on with the support of a grant from the Woodingdean Carnival We need your help! and sponsorship from local businesses. Can you help deliver copies in your The Woodingdean Players would also like to thank: Andrew area or road? We will deliver the John Design, Maslens Estate Agents, Kate Goldstone, Parker correct number of newsletters to Joinery and Gary Whalen. your door for you to distribute. Do To find out more about Woodingdean Players help – we must not let this essential visit www.woodindgeanplayers.co.uk or village newsletter fall by the e mail [email protected] if you can spare wayside. a few hours to help with scenery, technical support, make Contact Dee Simson on 07795 336425 up or on the night. with any help you can give.
Do you want to learn to sing? Thank you, and a very If so, the Brighton School of Singing are looking for you to Happy Christmas to the join one of their group sessions held on Mondays or Resource Centre Wednesdays at The Voice Hut, Warren Road, With many thanks to the staff at the Resource Centre for Woodingdean. Brighton School of Singing is a community all their help and assistance in compiling and printing not for profit company, providing affordable singing this newsletter. The Resource Centre is an invaluable lessons for adults and children. Sessions are 2 hours per service to all our communities. week and cost £30 per month. We perform at many www.resourcecentre.org.uk 01273 606160 festivals and charity events throughout the year. If you are f fb.com/resourcecentrebh T @ResourceCtrBH interested please contact Gary Whalen on 07799 776773 .