 Saltdean Lido's annual doggy swim take place over 3 weekends from the 11th - 26th September.
Dogs of all sizes will be able to jump into the deep end, dip a paw, slide in the paddling pool or chase the water jets in the wet play area. 90 minute slots are available including quiet sessions and sessions reserved for small dogs. If you want to swim with your dog, tickets are available or you can choose the spectator option. This event is a fundraiser for the lido restoration fund. For more information or to book tickets click here https://www.wegottickets.com/dog-swim   A Strategic Environmental Assessment prepared by consultants AECOM for the Peacehaven and Telscombe Neighbourhood Plan into the environmental impact of future housing development has been published by the Peacehaven and Telscombe Neighbourhood Plan (NDP) steering group covering air quality, biodiversity, climate change and transportation.
Housing The report will help guide the NDP when allocating sites including the 253 additional homes required in the area by national Government by 2030 (not including the 450 Chalkers Rise homes). Approximately 60 homes have been identified as built and at least 100 will be developed at the Meridian Site. It is important that development is sustainable as it will increase transport, heating, food consumption and production which produce greenhouse gases causing air pollution and impact nature and biodiversity. Air quality The report found that air quality in the plan area is currently within Government targets and the NDP already contains measures to protect it. Climate change Climate change has the potential to increase the occurrence of extreme weather and the report highlighted issues such as flood risks and carbon dioxide emissions created through road transport. A further report based on the sites identified for development has been commissioned by the NDP to help protect Peacehaven and Telscombe from climate change effects. Image: Carbon dioxide emissions per capita, 2005-2018 Conservation areas There are several Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in the area including the cliffs, the seabed (Marine Conservation Zone) and Castle Hill SAC (to the north west) and Lewes Downs SAC (to the north) which are part of the UNESCO Designated Biosphere. The report identified increasing pressures on habitats and species from future development and recommends the NDP includes these risks at an early stage of future planning. Transport The report found that car or van were the most common form of travel to work for residents (40.1%), higher than averages for Lewes District (37.6%) and England (37.0%) and that the recovery from COVID-19 could affect these patterns. Future developments will need to show that they promote sustainable transport use and reduce the need to travel by improving access on foot, by cycling or by public transport. In Lewes District the use of walking, cycling and public transport is being promoted with the new network of high-quality walking and cycle routes. In Peacehaven and Telscombe, routes across Telscombe Tye, the back streets and Centenary Park have been identified to allow residents to move around without accessing the congested A259. Conclusion The report will be used by the NDP to make decisions on any future developments and has been sent to Natural and Historic England, the Environment Agency and the South Downs National Park Authority and is available on the NDP website here. Cathy Gallagher, Chair of Steering Group www.peacehaven-and-telscombe-neighbourhood-plan-steering-group.co.uk/. Facebook: Peacehaven & Telscombe Neighbourhood Plan Twitter: @TelscombePlan Email: ptsteergroup@yahoo.co.uk  The artist Mikey Skinner has a new exhibition called "Brighter Days" running from 19th May to 30th May and is the first exhibition The Grange has run since our extended lockdown.
Mikey said, "I am very fortunate to have had the chance to realise my passion for creativity in my life and have been able to express myself through art and music, décor, graphic design, photography, teaching etc. I was trained, as a graphic designer and have had a career in design and teaching & lecturing in schools of art. I have had several exhibitions, mainly collage work or art boxes, over the years. On the first of January 2020 I started painting in earnest and have been painting since." He went on to say, "My style is abstract expressionism – a complete change from how I was taught about how a designer works with the design process - I just do it! I suppose that the subjects that I paint just emanate from my subconscious because I never set out to paint a subject – it just appears!" Mikey also said, "At the last exhibition at Gallery 40 In Brighton, I exhibited my art boxes alongside two of my sons and we all felt it had been a great success. However, the work was planned and executed with much aforethought & I wished to liberate myself from the design “process” and become more spontaneous in my approach." Regarding this particular exhibition Mikey said, "The work in this exhibition is the result of a new and untapped forces of visual creation, experimenting with colour, form, space and mixage, in an attempt to create bold statements of unbounded energy, emanating straight from my subconscious. Of course, one’s sub-conscious is composed of one’s experiences, so, I often see things in my paintings which I recognise, sometimes in surprising ways. This is the result of my lockdown occupation. I hope that you will “catch my drift”. " Mikey Skinner is a long time supporter of Rottingdean Heritage and is the first artist, among many others planned for 2021. Opening times are still restricted and are published on the website: What's On Next.   CHANGES REVEALED!
Remember Pavlov's dogs? Ring a bell, they'd salivate. The words Ice Cream have the same effect on me. So, when Terri Crombie, chef at The Yemeni Coffee Co, mentioned the arrival of her new ice cream machine, my taste buds got very excited: softies and sundaes galore! That is just one of several mouthwatering changes Terri is making. Some others are:
Meanwhile, everyone's' favourites – bacon and sausage sardines, beans- and mushroom-enriched breakfasts – continue to pour out the door, either as takeaways or for al fresco garden dining. The almost-permanent queue at the door is proof of popularity. “People like our flexibility” says Terri. “We listen to their feedback and try to accommodate their preferences. For instance, when someone wants a veggie or vegan version instead of a standard meal, we're happy to oblige. Our customer loyalty cards are another bonus”. You cant miss the cafe, especially now they've updated and improved the signage. Just look for: 243 South Coast Road Peacehaven BN10 8LD T: 01273 965727 bon appetit! Copyright Peter Black © 2021 ............................................................................ Invitation ZoneZine.co.uk, DeanHaven's on-line local community magazine, covers Roedean to Newhaven. Writer Peter Black is committed to a vital mission: helping our business family survive, recover and thrive post-covid, because a prosperous business sector is a pillar of a happy community. To put it another way, what's good for local firms is good for us all. So, our theme-song for this critical business-support project is exactly that: SURVIVE RECOVER THRIVE Our contribution: to publish – free – stories from innovative local firms who are leading us back to prosperity. Hence the account above about the inspirational new management at The Yemeni Coffee Co. Our invitation: if you too have a unique business story to tell, Peter will be delighted to hear from you. Just call, text or email 07530 051 576 Black.Petes.Spot@outlook.com  Saltdean musicians Johan de Cock and Rachel de Cock have raised £1,275 for our local Brighton NHS Hospitals. Singer and songwriter Rachel performed a set of original songs online on Sunday as part of the fundraiser and you can watch it back on the following link until next weekend: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yf7i7op17s
Saltdean pianist and composer, Johan de Cock, played a concert of original piano works online on the 25th April. Rachel's concert featured her lockdown pop single, ‘Our Love is Made to Last’, which is in aid of our local Brighton NHS hospitals. The concert was free, but any donations received via their JustGiving page will go to the same charity. The concert is an hour long and is suitable for the whole family. YouTube Live Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yf7i7op17s Information: saltdeansingingclub@gmail.com /07791210547/ www.racheldecock.com Fundraising Link: Click here  Last month, the government announced a new Budget and as part of it, they announced a plan to encourage the return of the 5% deposit mortgage. And, good news for all you prospective buyers with less than the largest nest eggs, the plan is set to start this month!
If you’ve been trying to buy a property within the past year, especially if you’re a first-time buyer, you’ll probably know that the number of 5% deposit mortgages options has reduced dramatically. This latest move from the government is their attempt to reverse this change and encourage lenders to start offering these mortgages again. So, if you’ve been sitting on your 5% deposit waiting for your chance, this is your moment! Speak to your adviser today. In his speech, the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, explained why this is so important, highlighting that ‘the cost of a deposit’ is ‘a significant barrier to people getting on the housing ladder’. Which, if you’re trying to buy a home currently, you’re probably very, very aware of. Under the scheme starting this month, the government is covering some of the lenders’ risk on 95% mortgages for potential buyers (both first- timers and old-timers) looking to purchase a property of up to £600,000 in the UK. The ‘risk’ involved is the chance that someone who takes out a mortgage may not be able to pay the loan back. Getting 5% deposit mortgages back on the market is a step towards helping open up the property market to more people; however, there are still challenges that won’t be solved by this move. For example, many lenders are still using relatively low income to loan multiples, which means they will only let you borrow up to 4.5 times your income in some cases. In some situations, that is not a large enough amount to purchase an average property with a 5% deposit. So, if you are looking to take advantage of the return of 5% deposit, speak to your adviser to find out your options. Chris Browning CeMAP CeRER (Mortgage Director) The Mortgage House Woodingdean www.themortgage-house.co.uk  Saltdean pianist and composer, Johan de Cock, played a concert of original piano works on Sunday to raise funds for our local Brighton NHS Hospitals - and you can playback here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZd6rWBk4qE
The concert, which embraced contemporary, neoclassical and minimalist styles, is an hour long and is suitable for people of all ages. Last year, Johan and Brighton-based singer and songwriter, Rachel de Cock, raised £1130 for the charity via JustGiving, and they are hoping to do the same again this year. Johan also played some excerpts from a new educational piano suite, ‘The Rainbow Nation’, with illustrations by Rachel de Cock. The concert is free to watch, but any donations received via their JustGiving page will go to help our local Brighton NHS Hospitals - they need the support more than ever now. YouTube Live Link: https://youtu.be/mZd6rWBk4qE Information: jdcremixes@yahoo.co.uk / 07935798256 Fundraising Link: Click here  Staff at Peacehaven Heights Primary School will be taking strike action on Wednesday 5th May 2021. They are calling on East Sussex County Council to advertise for a permanent headteacher and put in place a shadow governing body, which is what was promised to staff and parents in September 2019.
In 2019, staff at Peacehaven Heights Primary School took strike against the threat of the school being taken over by an academy trust. Staff, parents and children marched through Peacehaven town centre to say no to academies and they won! Now, in 2021, staff will be taking strike action again over exactly the same issue. You can write to your County Councillor to demand they put these things in place so that strike action can be called off. You can join the mailing list to stay up-to-date with campaign news and ways you can get involved. The ‘Vision’ for the Neighbourhood Development Plan is for Peacehaven and Telscombe Towns to be sustainable with clean air and in an environment which provides a good quality of life for all inhabitants.
The beginning of 2021 has been dominated by consideration of the Meridian Site which is to be redeveloped by its owners Co-op Property. The consultants (AECOM) produced a concept Masterplan for the site which the Steering Group sought feedback on across the two towns. From the survey results we learnt that there were concerns about the scale of housing for the site and the reduction in the retail offer. There was support for new streets and public squares. The full results can be found on the website. The preferred developer Henry Davidson Developments (HDD) will be publishing the results of their pre-application survey. We understand they received some 1300 responses. The Neighbourhood Development Plan is a document concerning land use, that means not only land allocation for housing but also protecting and maintaining Local Green Spaces and Pocket Parks, creating a Green Infrastructure Plan. Working in co-operation with the two Town Councils, Peacehaven and Telscombe, the Steering Group is working on a number of projects and plans to benefit residents and the environment. An incredible amount of professionally produced evidence reports have been produced and can be found in the documents site of the Steering Group website. There is now a Communications Team and we will be producing more information for residents and we thank you all for your many comments which are all valued. With continuing support from all the ‘Vision’ can be achieved. Cathy Gallagher, Chair of Steering Group Facebook: Peacehaven & Telscombe Neighbourhood Plan Twitter: @TelscombePlan Email: ptsteergroup@yahoo.co.uk Rachel de Cock sings YouTube Live concert for Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Charity17/4/2021
 Brighton-based singer and songwriter, Rachel de Cock, will be singing emotive ballads to rocking electro pop; unique musical visions, inspired by life, art and the fantastical via YouTube Live on Sunday, 2 May 2021 4:00pm - 5:00pm in aid of Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Charity.
The concert will feature Rachel’s lockdown pop single, ‘Our Love is Made to Last’, which is in aid of our local Brighton NHS hospitals. This concert is free, but any donations received via their JustGiving page will go to the same charity. It will be approximately an hour in duration and is suitable for the whole family. Date: Sunday, 2 May 2021 Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm (GMT) YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yf7i7op17s Information: saltdeansingingclub@gmail.com /07791210547/ www.racheldecock.com Fundraising Link: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/eiagmusicbrighton |