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Don’t forget A21 road closures this week

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Take a look at our news post of 13th August for more information.

Simon joins our team

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Simon was co-opted as a new Parish Councillor at our July meeting.  He  brings a wealth of entrepreneurial business experience.  One of his businesses, Big Sofa, involved taking an inflatable sofa across the UK having conversations with over 2500 people across a couple of years.  He says “Robertsbridge … is such a special village with a strong ‘life  force’ that creates a vibrant community.  I would very much like to contribute to the maintenance and growth of this in whatever small way I can.  I am particularly interested in the provision made in the village for young people.”  You may see him running around the village.  

Fancy a September stroll?

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For September Robertsbridge Footpath Group are leading 2 walks from Robertsbridge train station on Saturday 12th September as part of the High Weald Walking Festival.  Book your place on the High Weald Walking Festival website

Walk One:  ‘an introduction to country walking’, a short 1.5 mile walk following paths around Darvell Bruderhof community.

Walk Two: ‘the furnace walk’, 5.5 miles, an undulating walk explores the rolling farmland and woodland west of Robertsbridge.

Aidan joins our team

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Aidan was co-opted as a new Parish Councillor at our July meeting.  He brings his financial experience from working in the City of London and voluntary experience with Citizens Advice.  He also has a keen interest in motorcycling.  He says “I feel privileged to live in the beautiful village of Robertsbridge and am proud to be part of such a vibrant and historic community. I recognise and greatly appreciate the dedication and hard work that goes into preserving the character of the village while ensuring it remains a welcoming and a thriving place for residents of all ages”.  

Youth events

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You can book places at any village event, not just Robertsbridge at gro.troppushcaertuoxessus@ofni

The next events are 20th August at Burwash and 24th September at Robertsbridge.

Changes to college and bus services for Robertsbridge

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There are a number of bus services which will be changing soon:

360 Bexhill College bus will no longer run. Alternative morning bus to Bexhill College is the Stagecoach 1066 bus

1066 Stagecoach public bus will have an additional stop, picking up from Robertsbridge Community College at 1557 on weekdays

382 School bus to BroadOak, Udimore and Rye will leave Robertsbridge Community Colldege 5 minutes later at 1530 and be run by The Big Lemon

384 School bus to Battle and Hastings will leave Robertsbridge Community College 5 minutes later at 1530 (this will still be Stagecoach)

Changes will be posted on Stagecoach website

 

Are you missing out?

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Each Friday we send out an email to our subscribers with useful local information for our residents.  From school buses to trains to youth events to village walks to road closures…..the list goes on.

Have you subscribed yet on our parish website?  Once you sign up you will receive a confirmation email which may arrive in your junk folder.

A21 resurfacing

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We have just received this information from National Highways which explains the signs at the top of George Hill:

“We’ll soon be carrying out resurfacing works to the A21 northbound and southbound carriageways between Northbridge Street and Johns Cross roundabout. To undertake the works safely there will be a full closure of the A21 northbound and southbound carriageways between Northbridge Street and Johns Cross roundabout. We’ll carry out this work between 8pm and 6am.   Please note emergency services will have escort access through the works.

A21 northbound and southbound carriageways between Northbridge Street and Johns Cross roundabout: Closed Monday 24 August for four nights   

A21 northbound and southbound carriageways between Northbridge Street and Johns Cross roundabout: Closed Saturday 12 September for 8 nights 

There will be signed diversion in place”.

Full of Life Festival

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Full of Life Festival in East Sussex is an annual, two-month celebration running through September and October to promote healthy ageing, wellbeing, and active lifestyles for adults aged 50 and older, coinciding with International Older People’s Day on October 1st.

To find out more go to the Full of Life website.

Free bus travel for kids this Summer

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Children aged 5-15 can travel free on most bus services throughout August.

Each bus operator has their own rules on proof of age, numbers of passengers and if children need to be accompanied. Please check before travelling.

 Bus companies with free travel for kids

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