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SPRING NEWSLETTERIssue No 35 : April 2012
Rusthall Village Association
Contact Chair Tom Snook 520818
The 29 March meeting of the RVA
The first speaker was Nigel Freeman, Area Supervisor for the Tunbridge Wells community wardens. He reported that the Rusthall Warden Ariana Hearnden is on maternity leave after delivering a healthy baby. This means that for some months her round will be shared by wardens from other areas. They can be reached at the area office on 01580 715457 or through the KCC website The meeting was reminded that there is a new national number for non-emergency calls to the police which is 101 and Mr Freeman encouraged the reporting of all incidents because it gives the police a clear record of troublespots. Rusthall's Borough Councillor Vic Webb reported on his activities since the last RVA meeting, which included attending the official opening of the new Simmonds Court and planting an oak tree on the Green, partly in honour of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and partly, apparently, to celebrate the Restoration of the Monarchy in 1660.
TWBC Leader Bob Atwood rose to put people's minds at rest that the National Planning Policy Framework outlined by Tunbridge Wells MP Greg Clark in the House of Commons did not mean a building free for all in the Green Belt and the Borough Council would still have its say in new building developments. Regarding ongoing planning issues in the Borough, he was pleased to note the refurbishment at the Morrison's site by the station but could not be certain that it will still open at Easter as planned. The old cinema in town is still scheduled for demolition but there are no certain dates for redevelopment work to begin. More hopefully, the old hospital site has been sold to Berkeley Homes for a housing development that should be quite swift and straightforward. On law enforcement Cllr. Atwood hailed the success of the Council-funded CCTV cameras in combating crime in the town, while pointing out that Tunbridge Wells already has one of the lowest crime rates in the country. He praised the completion of the new Simmonds Court, calling it a "fantastic" development and reported that the Town & Country Housing Association has agreed to give Bretland Road tenants the same rights as those in Sherwood across town. Tony Rutherford from Rusthall going Green rose to report on their last meeting on 20 March. This was attended by local MP Greg Clark and Mike Grenville from Transition Forest Row. To see this report go the RGG connection on our LINKS page. Parish Councillor Jenny Blackburn reminded everyone of the imminent digital TV switchover in May and recommended the digitaluk.co.uk website for advice and help. Jenny also urged everyone hoping for better broadband to register this wish at makekentquicker.com. The more people that do so increases our chances of improvement. For the Parish Council she was pleased to report the peaceful resolution of the recycling bins dispute with the removal of several bins from Common View, freeing up several parking spaces. The meeting was also introduced to the new Parish Clerk Sue Denn who will be holding weekly sessions in the village library on Thursdays.
Muriel read out a message from Lisa Lindfield from the Rusthall Bonfire and Fete Committee. Lisa was too busy with netball to attend. Muriel outlined the committee's events plans for the year, which you can read in the column on the right. She also appealed for stewards for the bonfire procession, as the police have withdrawn their usual support. Finally Carol Lawrence reminded everyone of the fish dinner and pub crawl commencing at the Red Lion on Friday 6 April. Ring Nita at the Red Lion on 520513 for meal bookings. £6.50 adults/£4.50 children. Anyone wishing to join the pub crawl must be over 18!
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RUSTHALL BONFIRE AND VILLAGE FETE COMMITTEE EVENTS:
Monday 4th June - Walking Carnival and Family Picnic, this will take place with the walking carnival starting from Toad Rock at 10.30 am with a fancy dress theme of Red, White and Blue. The route will be traveling from the rock, along and up Grange road, Cranwell Road, through the high street, down Southwood road to the Southwood Road Playing field, the carnival will be headed by the town crier and we will encourage people to join us either from the starting point or along the route. Please note this will be walking along the paths not the road. We estimate this should arrive at 12.00pm, at which stage the RB&FC will be hosting a picnic, we will be offering a hog roast, bbq, soft drinks and ice creams, however those attending are encouraged to bring along a picnic and blanket, there will be free squash and sandwiches for children. There will be no entry fee to this event and we will not be selling alcohol however we are happy for people to bring their own. There will be a program released shortly with some organised races including, three legged and egg and spoons races. We also hope to put on a cricket match or rounders game with some local pub's putting together teams, for more information or to enter a team please contact Lisa Lindfield on 07738 662 687 or lisatoes@yahoo.co.uk. Saturday 21st July - Rusthall Fete, this will take place at the Southwood Road playing fields between 12.00pm-5.00pm, this will be 3rd annual fete for the village which will have an Olympic theme and we have a superb line up this year, after the success of last years band tent we have a two bands confirmed and more details to be released shortly. Planning by the committee is well underway and support is coming in thick and fast, we have confirmed the fair, zumba, childrens arts and crafts, a pet service by the local vicar, the dog show, fruit and veg competitions, punch and judy, beer tents, craft stalls, bbq,cakes stall and will be finishing with one of the main attractions the tug of war! We still have plenty of opportunities for people to put ideas forward, get involved and book commercial stalls. For further information please contact Lisa Lindfield on 07738 662 687 or lisatoes@yahoo.co.uk Saturday 27th October - Rusthall Bonfire, Fireworks and Torchlight Procession, this year is the first year in 34 years that the police will no longer be able to carry out the road closure for the village, at present to ensure the procession can take place we are looking for 42 volunteers to assist the committee with carrying this task out, this will involve putting out barriers, advising member of public when the road is closed and when they are permitted to travel, then to re open the road. This event has been an annual event for over three decades for the village and it will be a great shame to lose this, if anyone would like to volunteer or find out further information please call Tina Lindfield on 01892 544121 as soon as possible. OTHER NEWS
Rusthall Parish Council meets each month
Courier Reporter Each Tuesday
Rusthall Village Association’s Committee this Year:
Andi Richards - Vice Chairman (therusthalllookout@gmail.com), Paul Reeve - nominee Treasurer, Malcolm Geer, Mary Lawrence, Len Lewis, Carol Lawrence (Secretary)
RVA MEETING DATES FOR 2012
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Tom Snook, Chair 01892 520818 Email pub@toadrock.co.uk
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