Bexhill-on-Sea
Bexhill in Bloom for 2010
Tuesday, 07 February 2012 02:32
Find out what's happening this year at Bexhill in Bloom at 5.00pm on Friday 19 March at BUPA, Grosvenor Park, 26 Brookfield Road, Bexhill.
Pick up an entry form, support the fund raising raffle and hear speakers on gardening topics. There will be stands with various garden related products as well as details of this year's competition and other events taking place throughout the year.
There will be a small charge for refreshments which will go towards raising funds for Bexhill in Bloom. The event will be opened at 6.00pm by the Rev. Jonathan Frais, Rector of St Marks, Little Common, with an appropriate piece - 'The Four Gardens of The Bible'.
Special guest, The Vice-Lord Lieutenant Mrs Sara Stonor who is the Lord Lieutenant's representative, will give a short talk about the work of the Lieutenancy along with the Mayor of Bexhill Cllr Bridget George, as well as 'Greenfingered Fred' from ESK Gardening Club (sponsors of this year's prize), so the evening presents an interesting networking opportunity. If you have a plant giving you problems, bring a piece along to Fred and he will tell you how to remedy it.
The 2010 Youth Competition is to 'Plant a Garden Depicting the Four Seasons', brochures are available on 'How to Enter'.
Future dates for your diary:
· Bexhill in Bloom launch: Friday 19 April at 5pm
· Open Garden, 294 Turkey Road: Saturday 22 May between 11am and 4pm; entrance £5 includes cream tea
· Schools Judging all day: Monday 14 June
· Bexhill in Bloom, closing date: Wednesday 30 June
· Bexhill in Bloom, Judging: Monday 16 July
· Bexhill in Bloom, Awards: Friday 23 July, 5.15pm at BUPA, Bexhill seafront
· South East in Bloom, Judging: early July
Rother District Council Is Good To Work For
Tuesday, 07 February 2012 02:32
ROTHER District Council has been named as the 5th best local authority in the country to work for according to a national newspaper survey.
The Sunday Times Best Companies list was announced this week and confirmed Rother as one of the best public sector employers in the UK.
It was an improvement on the Council’s 14th place in 2008.
The Sunday Times said Rother excels in caring for the ‘wellbeing’ of its staff - one of their key judging criteria, with just ten organisations in the entire public sector ranking more highly overall.
The Council achieved high scores in realistic deadlines (63 per cent of staff), a happy work and home balance (68 per cent) and staff not suffering stress (71 per cent).
Council management also rated highly, with 68 per cent of staff believing the authority is run on strong values.
Rother District Council chief executive Derek Stevens achieved top-ten rankings for his leadership of a mid-sized organisation. He was ranked as the third best local government chief executive under the ‘leadership’ criteria.
Mr Stevens said: “I am delighted Rother has been recognised as one of the best Council’s in the UK to work for.
“It is a testament to every employee at all levels of the organisation.
“We have a commitment to developing our employees and listening to what they say – this is reflected in our excellent overall score.
“I would like to thank all of our staff for making Rother District Council such a great place to work.”
Perhaps we could all get jobs in Rother and everyone would then be happy.
Landlords Accreditation Scheme
Tuesday, 07 February 2012 02:32
A course that will allow landlords in Rother to enhance their reputations by becoming accredited professionals is being launched this month.
Hundres in Bexhill Witness Charity Rowers Receiving The Freedom Of The Town
Tuesday, 07 February 2012 02:32
Indian Ocean racers have been honoured by their home town of Bexhill on Sea.
HUNDREDS of people attended the De La Warr Pavilion on Monday (August 3) night to witness Bexhill’s four Indian Ocean Rowing Race winners receive the freedom of the town.
Bexhill Museum To Re-open At The End Of July
Tuesday, 07 February 2012 02:32
£2 million museum has relaunch event
Hundreds of guests attended a preview event at the new-look Bexhill Museum, in Sussex, on Friday (July 24).
The £2millon project has seen the building undergo a complete refurbishment and a new extension has been created to house unique exhibitions on Bexhill’s motoring heritage and costume history.
The main gallery has been refitted and includes items on the town’s long history alongside dinosaur remains of international importance and everything from giant crabs to Egyptology.
More Articles...
Polls
What's On Latest
| No events |