Rustington Parish Council Newsletter Issue No. 70 - Summer 2021 Chairman’s Message I am delighted to be given One thing that has not suffered throughout the another chance to represent Pandemic is Rustington’s love for flowers, the Rustington as Chairman of Gardens Competition, which I had the pleasure the Parish Council. I must to judge recently, showed a phenomenal level of thank the outgoing Chairman, dedication from the entries. I was amazed by how Councillor Jon Street, for his many gardens throughout Rustington look beautiful hard work over the last 2 years and are full of flowers, this will be welcomed by our in what has been a strange and pollinators and residents alike. difficult time. I look forward to representing Rustington and Things are starting to open up, although a bit working with my fellow Councillors and the cautiously and I have been able to attend my first "in wonderful team of dedicated staff that work so hard person" event. I am hoping this continues to happen to keep Rustington special. and I can safely show my support for our community. Councillor Mrs Alison Cooper Chairman The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee - 2-5 June 2022 The Parish Council is currently in early stage The Council is anxious that as many members discussions about ways in which the whole of the local community as possible should be community can come together to celebrate The involved in deciding how this most important Queen’s Platinum Jubilee from Thursday 2 June - Event should be celebrated in the Village and, Sunday 5 June (inclusive) next year. with this in mind, a Meeting was held recently in the Village Memorial Hall at The Woodlands As you may be aware, a comprehensive Centre, which was attended by representatives Programme of Events was arranged in 2012 to from local Groups, Clubs, Organisations and celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in the Businesses. Village, and it is hoped that this can be repeated. If you would like to get involved, to ensure that Whilst only initial discussions have taken Rustington celebrates “in style”, please contact place, the Littlehampton District Lions Club has the Parish Council Offices and let us have your already provisionally agreed to hold the Annual suggestions and/or any plans you might have Rustington Street Fayre on Saturday 4 June for commemorating the Platinum Jubilee. 2022. Other events that might form part of the celebrations include a Prom Concert in the Village Further details of the progress being made Memorial Hall hosted by Littlehampton Concert in respect of the proposed Programme of Band, a Funfair and a Fun Day on the Woodlands Events, will appear in the next edition of the Recreation Ground. Newsletter so, watch this space! 34 Woodlands Avenue, Rustington, West Sussex BN16 3HB Offices Open Monday-Friday 10.00 am to 4.30 pm Tel: 01903 786420 Emergency Mobile: 07752 493539 Fax: 01903 788736 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rustingtonpc.org @rustingtonpc.org Rustington Parish Council Newsletter Issue No. 70 - Summer 2021 Rustington Museum It has been a busy couple of months at The Exhibition on the late Harry Clark will website or please do give the Museum a the Museum as preparation continues remain on the Museum's website for those call and we can talk you through how to for the next Temporary Exhibition, the who have not yet had an opportunity to participate. “Shops of Rustington”, which will be open see it. Visit: www.rustingtonmuseum.org Even though restrictions have eased across by the time you read this article! There and go to Exhibitions. the country, we kindly ask that visitors have been some lovely donations to help The Museum is very excited about the new continue to wear face coverings (unless with the displays. We are still looking for online Talks Series that will be taking place exempt) and sanitise their hands before information about the old shops in the this year. Hosted by Rustington Museum entry. Village and people’s memories to help via Zoom, there is a great programme to The Museum is located in the complete a Museum database. Please look forward to: Samuel Wickens Centre, Broadmark Lane contact the Museum at: museum@ Wednesday 18 August Car Park (behind Waitrose), BN16 2NW rustingtonpc.org with memories and any 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm - Peter Varlow Telephone: 01903 788478 (Open Monday to possible donations or loans. A fascinating talk about the research of his Saturday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm). Also on display for August will be a case own home and the family that lived there. Claire Lucas - Museum Manager celebrating Owen Electrical, filled with Inspiration for those seeking to find out photos and objects on loan from Christine about their homes Broomfield, whose family ran the shop Wednesday 15 September from when it first opened. This will be Hidden Disabilities 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm - Dudley Hooley followed in September by a display of the 75th Anniversary of the first Air Speed Sunflower Scheme photographic skills of Gordon Howlett, Records that took place over Rustington’s who owned Rustington Cameras. He took beaches in 1946, and again in 1953 photographs on many different subjects as the case will show. Wednesday 20 October 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm - Tom Little Going on permanent display in the Tom explores the life of St Wilfrid, a local Museum soon will be two pub signs, The West Sussex Saint who founded an Abbey Smugglers Roost and The Windmill. These at Selsey will be displayed in the Local Studies area, accompanied by information regarding Wednesday 18 November their history. The pub signs have been 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm - Ashley Cooke conserved with the aid of a grant from the Direct from Liverpool Museum, Ashley talks AIM Pilgrim Trust Conservation Scheme about the Egyptology work collections and in partnership with the Rustington of Amy Urlin. She often accompanied her Heritage Association. sister, Hilda, and Hilda’s husband, Flinders Petrie, on digs. The Urlin sisters grew up in Rustington and Petrie stored his collection in a hut located in Sea Lane. All of the talks are free to attend - look out for how to book on the Museum Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ rustingtonmuseum and on the Museum The Parish Council is proud to be part of the ever-growing number of venues to join the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme. Rustington Youth Club Wearing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower discreetly indicates to people around the It’s now the Summer holidays and the team from Rustington Youth Club are hoping that you wearer including staff, colleagues and health are all having a lovely time and enjoying the sun as safely as possible! We look forward to professionals that they need additional using the outdoor space at the Woodlands Recreation Ground during the Summer! support, help, or a little more time. If you The Club is still open for sessions on Thursday evenings from 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm for young would like to find out more about how the people aged 11-18 years. We are continuing to follow guidance from the National Youth Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is making a Agency and working closely with Rustington Parish Council in regard to Covid-19 to ensure our difference in everyday situations visit: www. sessions are safe for all who attend. hiddendisabilitiesstore.com/about-hidden- If you have any further queries about Rustington Youth Club or Arun Youth Projects, please disabilities-sunflower contact Worker in Charge: [email protected] or Arun Youth Projects Manager: [email protected] If you think that you would benefit from having a lanyard or wrist band, please visit the Parish Council Offices or the Village Information Centre at the Samuel Wickens Centre in the Car Park at the rear of Waitrose. 2 Rustington Parish Council Newsletter Issue No. 70 - Summer 2021 Village Gardens Competition Following the judging of this year’s Gardens Competition entries by Councillors Mrs Alison Cooper, Graham Tyler (Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Council), Jon Street (Chairman of the Leisure & Amenities Committee) and Mr Michael Harwood (formerly of Ferring Nurseries), the results are declared as follows:- Window Boxes, Balconies and Patio Tubs etc. (Residential) Winner - 5 Ashwood Drive 5 Ashwood Drive 64 Dinsdale Gardens Runner-Up - 6 Shaftesbury Court, Shaftesbury Road Window Boxes, Balconies and Patio Tubs etc. (Commercial) Winner - The Lamb Public House Front Gardens of Any Size including Paved Gardens and Patio Tubs (Residential) Winner - 64 Dinsdale Gardens Runner-Up - Oakdene, 18A Broadmark Lane Rustington House Front Gardens of Any Size (Commercial) Winner - Rustington House, Worthing Road Runner-Up - Kensington Lodge, Broadmark Lane Community Gardens Winner - The Hidden Twitten (Herne Gardens/Orchard Gardens Garage The Lamb Public The Hidden Twitten Compound) House Runner-Up - Rustington Methodist Church Garden Hall and Room Hire in Rustington The Parish Council has so much to offer at its three accessible venues. The Woodlands Centre (Woodlands Recreation Ground, Woodlands Avenue) The Village Memorial Hall and the John de Bohun Room provide excellent venues for Birthday or Anniversary Parties, Wedding Receptions, Community Groups, Seminars, Training Courses, Meetings and other functions. The Youth Centre (Woodlands Recreation Ground, Woodlands Avenue) The Kilhams Hall provides a fantastic space for Birthday or Anniversary Parties, Community Groups, Meetings, Dance or Fitness Classes and much, much more. The Samuel Wickens Centre (Broadmark Lane Car Park, Broadmark Lane) The Community Hall at the Centre is perfect for local Groups, Clubs and Associations, to hold Seminars, Training Courses, Meetings and other functions. For further information about any of the above venues, please contact the Parish Council Offices 3 Rustington Parish Council Newsletter Issue No.