Sponsorship of Planters
Whilst the Council has secured sponsorship for certain of its floral
displays in the Village, it continues to look for local businesses,
organisations and individuals that would be willing to sponsor other
displays in the Village. Please contact the Council's Offices for further information in this
regard.
Gardens Competition
Now is the time to start thinking about this year’s Gardens
Competition which is divided into the following classes:-
Class 1 - Window Boxes, Balconies and Patio Tubs etc.
(Residential)*
Class 2 - Window Boxes, Balconies and Patio Tubs etc.
(Commercial)*
Class 3 - Front Gardens of Any Size (Residential)*
Class 4 - Front Gardens of Any Size (Commercial)*
Class 5 - Schools’ Competition
Class 6 - Community Garden
(*Entries must be clearly visible from the Road)
Parishioners and local businesses are encouraged to start
thinking about their planting plans now so that they can nominate either
themselves, their neighbours, or any members of the local community for the
Competition.
A nomination form will be included with the Annual Newsletter
which will be distributed to all households in May, or for further details
please contact the Council's Offices.
Parishioners' Awards
The Council is again inviting nominations
for the 2008 Parishioners’ Awards.
Two awards can be made each year - one to an Individual and one to a
Group/Organisation - in
recognition of outstanding Public Service to the Community. All
Rustington parishioners or parish-based organisations (including
voluntary groups and professionals) are eligible to receive these
Awards.
Individuals, Groups and Organisations from outside of the Parish, who
make an outstanding
contribution for the benefit of the community of Rustington, may also be
considered for these
Awards.
The closing date for the receipt of nominations is 28 April and detailed
nominations should be
forwarded to the Council’s Offices.
Christmas Lighting
As reported
previously, the new Christmas Lighting Scheme in
the centre of the Village, was extended for the 2007 festive season.
It now includes features in the northern section of Sea Lane and
additional lights on trees in the Parish Churchyard.
The Scheme is funded equally by the three original partners namely the
Parish Council, the Chamber of
Trade and Commerce and Store Property Investments Limited. To
ensure that the Lighting Scheme can continue to be extended next year
all three partners have again each committed financial provision of
£5,000 for 2008. It is anticipated that the Scheme will continue
to be enhanced and maintained by the partnership in future years.
Coastal and
Marine Wildlife Interpretation Board
An
Interpretation Board, providing information in respect of the plants and
wildlife that can be found living along the beach at Rustington, is erected on the stretch of greensward between Sea Lane and Broadmark Lane. The Board was designed by the Arun District Council’s
Nature Coast Project, and was supported by funding from the Parish
Council, courtesy of a grant from the Environment Agency.
The Board
is further evidence of how the Rustington Community is getting involved
in coastal conservation. The Rustington Community Primary School has
already adopted a stretch of the beach, with pupils litter picking and
carrying out regular surveys in respect of the plants and wildlife
observed. The Oak Community Project, based at The Woodlands Centre, is
also participating in a native shingle plant growing project, and there
are already a number of volunteer Beach Wardens looking after the beach
in Rustington.
