District Council

Lewes House High Street Lewes East BN7 2LX

Chairman's Secretary : Lewes (01273) 484112 CHAIR Fax : Lewes (01273) 484146 COUNCILLOR CARLA BUTLER [email protected]

CHAIR OF THE COUNCIL’S ENGAGEMENTS 14 May 2008 – 23 July

Thursday 15 May 6.50 pm Chair to attend the annual meeting of Lewes Town Council and the ceremony of Mayor Making at the Town Hall, Lewes.

Saturday 17 May 11.00 am Chair to attend the launch of the Heritage Lottery Funded Leighside Pond project in Lewes the culmination of hard work by the Railway Land Junior Management Board.

Wednesday 21 May 11.45 am Chair to attend the official opening of the Newhaven Enterprise Centre, Denton Island, Newhaven.

Friday 6 June 1.20 pm Chair to take part in the visit of HRH the Duchess of Gloucester GCVO to School to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of the school and a Citizenship ceremony.

6.00 pm Chair to attend a reception to celebrate the achievements of the Friends of Record Office over the past 25 years at Herstmonceux Castle.

7.00 pm Vice Chair to represent the Chair at a Mayoral Reception hosted by the Mayor of at the Community House, Meridian Centre, Peacehaven.

Sunday 8 June 3.30 pm Chair to attend a Civic service at St Peter's Church, East Blatchington, Seaford organised by Churches in Seaford.

Page 1 of 4 Tuesday 10 June 10.00 am Chair to accompany an officer of the Council on a visit to various businesses in Peacehaven to make them aware of the small business rates relief available to small businesses.

Thursday 12 June 12.30 pm Chairman of ESCC's civic reception to welcome the new Chairs and Mayors of East Sussex - Anne of Cleves House, Lewes.

6.30 pm Chair to attend a reception hosted by the Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex to raise awareness of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal and to recognise the voluntary service given by Cadets and Cadet Leaders involved in the 2007 Poppy Appeal.

Friday 13 June 2.00 pm Chair to join the mass Anglo French Nature Corridor Walk starting from the Lewes Railway Land and finishing in Newhaven.

Tuesday 17 June 11.30 am Chair to attend an event organised by the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service at Regent's Wharf, All Saints Street, N1 9RL.

7.30 pm Chair to attend the AGM of Lewes & District Talking Newspapers at the House of Friendship, High Street, Lewes.

Wednesday 18 June 10.00 am Chair and Vice Chair to attend an open day at Northease Manor School.

Thursday 19 June 7.30 pm Chair to attend the AGM of the Scout Council at the Scout HQ in .

Friday 20 June 2.00 pm Chair to attend the Corporation of Plumpton College 2008 Awards Ceremony at Plumpton College.

6.30 pm Chair to attend Beating Retreat by the band of the Royal Marines at Newhaven Fort.

Sunday 22 June 10.45 am Chair to attend a Drumhead Service to mark Veterans' Day in the Steyne Gardens, Worthing.

Page 2 of 4 Wednesday 25 June 7.30 pm Chair to attend the Summer Concert of the East Sussex Academy of Music at the Town Hall, Lewes.

Thursday 26 June 11.00 am Chair to visit Sainsbury's at Newhaven to present the staff in the newly refurbished cafeteria with Clean Catering awards.

7.00 pm Chair to attend a dinner to mark the retirement of the Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex.

Friday 27 June 9.45 am Chair to attend the presentation of prizes in connection with Safety in Action week at Southover School.

3.30 pm Chair to attend a garden party reception hosted by the High Sheriff of East Sussex at Stanmer House, Stanmer Park, Brighton.

6.45 pm Chair to attend a music event in the Romney Hut at Newhaven Fort supporting young people and creativity in the District.

Saturday 28 June 10.30 am Chair to abseil down the cliffs at Peacehaven to raise money for the Seahaven cadets.

Tuesday 1 July 7.00 pm Chair to attend an exhibition called 'Picture this ...' presented by the Visual Arts section at Sussex Downs College, Lewes in the Conference Room in Cliffe Building.

Wednesday 2 July 8.00 pm Chair to attend Lewes Repertory Theatre's performance of Harold Pinter's classic 'A Slight Ache' at Pelham House, Lewes.

Friday 4 July 11.00 am Chair to attend the annual supporters meeting of Home-Start South Downs at Southdown Housing, 2 Bell Lane, Lewes

Saturday 5 July 10.00 am Chair to attend a coffee morning of the Oyster Project at Greyfriars Court, Lewes. The project is for disabled people run by disabled people. To find out more please go to www.oysterproject.org.uk .

Page 3 of 4 Saturday 5 July 3.30 pm Chair to host an event to mark the retirement of Mrs Stewart Roberts as Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex at Lewes House.

Wednesday 9 July 8.00 pm Chair to attend the AGM of Seahaven District Scouts at the Seahaven District Scout HQ, Chichester Road, Seaford.

Saturday 12 July 2.00 pm Chair to attend Beating of Retreat at Herstmonceux Castle marking the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Territorial Army.

Monday 14 July 8.00 am Chair to join a team from the Council's Waste & Recycling Department on one of their rounds in Newhaven.

Thursday 17 July 6.30 pm Chair to attend a reception hosted by the Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex at the Town Hall, Lewes.

Saturday 19 July 10.30 am Chair to attend an Arts Festival organised by University of the third Age at Oakmeeds Community College .

Wednesday 23 July 1.15 pm Chair to welcome HRH Princess Alexandra at the start of her visit to various venues in Newhaven including the Children and Family Centre, Denton Island, Newhaven.

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