(The DL size leaflets are missing. If you are going to take part we will get those to you asap.)

And! The Christams website is live:

www,santaonsea.co.uk

All details are there, and the maps will be updated, as will the list of events you, the traders, organize for your own shops.

A presentation pack will be going to all shops in the area over the next week or so, with full details of activities, publicity, how to help, how to make the best of this years festivities.

If you don’t have a pack by the 14th* leave a message here and we will try and get one to you.

Next week I hope to post a list of committee members by street. You will then be able to talk to someone on your street about SBA stuff, making life easier for all.

*Ooops. Running late. Soon, soon….

There will be a General Meeting of all SBA members, (and anyone else you want to bring along), on Monday 5th September, Alpha Cafe, (by Warrior Square railway station), at 6:30pm

What’s needed are ideas and people prepared to see the ideas through. You can guess the next bit: there isn’t much money about from the council or elsewhere this year. So our ideas have to be really good ideas, affordable ideas and ideas we can make happen. You all can do that, I’m sure.

A few things done in the past or maybe worth a thought:
•    Best Window competition
•    Decorating empty shop’s windows
•    Street decorations
•    Competitions for kids, (this year we might have time to get input from schools)
•    Art as presents, (include the many artists in St Leonards)
•    Carols
•    Mince pie competition
•    Pirate Santa dressing up
•    St Leonards Humbugs for the scrooges…
So, please come along on Monday 5th September, Alpha Cafe, (by Warrior Square railway station), at 6:30pm and share your ideas and help make St Leonards have a good Christmas this year.

Saturday 16 July – St Leonards Festival

Sunday 17 July – Olympic torch arrives in Hastings (in 2012!!)

Friday 29th July 2011 Launch of the James Burton 250th Anniversary – St Leonards Gardens

Saturday 27th August 2011 Heritage Open Days – procession by performing artists etc starts in St Leonards Sea Road at 6pm and ends at the Stade

Friday 9th/Saturday 10th/Sunday 11th – Marine Court and Burton Gallery History and tours

Saturday 10 Sept – Heritage Open Days -  vintage bikes and car procession – starts at the Stade and end up in St Leonards – Sea Road – pm

Saturday 10 Sept – Harold the trolley bus will drive along seafront from Hastings to St Leonards

? – Burton St Leonards , Victorian game day/exhibition 2 towns

Saturday 27 August – Friday 30 September – Coastal Currents – lots of events in St Leonards and Hastings

And lend a hand; stewards needed.

Stall space will be £25 for a 3mx3m pitch, which includes your trading licence, but not a table or a stall. Bring your own tables, gazebos, stall and festive arrangements please. There will be water but no power.

The festival closes at 8:00pm this year so people will want to eat, and the only food in the square itself will be ice creams, so plenty of opportunity for food people there. Food stalls are being allocated on a first come first serve basis, so no duplication occurs: the festival doesn’t want 7 burger sellers, (when we know there is a wonderful array of food in the area.)

So, come on SBA people. This won’t only be of benefit on the day, it’ll be a promotion of your business to a large audience…some hotels and guest houses are already booked up. A fun trading opportunity not to be missed.

We hope that you will join us this year and look forward to receiving your completed applications together with your cheque and any necessary documentation.  Application forum can be obtained from the forum office at the Community Information Centre 16 Silchester Road or by e-mail to office@gcsl.org.uk Leonards If you require any further information please contact Beverly Winchester on 01424 438291 or email [beverly.winchester@gcsl.org.uk]

The Festival will take place on the 16th July and all planned activities will be in and around Warrior Square Gardens. If you would like to know more, please contact either Beverly or Sylvia at the Community Information Centre at 16, Silchester Rd or Phone 438291.

Any ideas, volunteers and donations would help a lot, so lets get the SBA in there.

As part of British Tourism week www.britishtouristweek.com Hastings Pier Trust will be holding a General Market along the prom from the pier to the ice rink Saturday 12th March 10am – 4pm .
A 10 ft pitch is £25.00 and must be booked in advance. . Sorry no catering or refreshments.
All stalls must be booked before 25th Feb.
If you are an organisation /charity or community group there will be some limited space available for the cost of the licence £5.00.
Please email or ring for more information and the booking form.
lesley@hpwrt.co.uk
07913664163

Download .pdf leaflet here.

Please come to a meeting or send a representative to join a brainstorming session for this coming years programme plus some Hods info. and guidelines.
The theme this year is “Opening Spaces, Going Places” and there is an idea on the table for the events such as tours to be timed east-west / dawn-dusk (starting with breakfast on the East hill and sunset endings at West St Leonards). How would this theme and idea suit your ideas and your venue?

If you can’t attend this meeting but would like to flag up an issue or idea for discussion please email me.

Also please forward this mail to any group, business or individual that may be interested in helping, organising, inspiring or advising.

Look forward to seeing you,
Thursday  10th February 2011  14.30-16.30 hrs.

Gensing and Central St Leonards Community Forum
The Community Information Centre
16 Silchester Road
St Leonards on Sea
TN38 0JB
Telephone 01424 438291

kind regards
Cath Tajima Powell
Heritage Open Days Steering Group
01424 427794