Notice Board

Allotments

The Parish Council has a number of allotments at the electricity substation, Lewes Road.

Annual rents are currently from £12 for a half plot to £24 for a full plot. Some occasionally become available and if you are interested in joining the waiting list, please contact Chris Elphick at the Council Office, Ringmer Village Hall between 10am and noon Tuesday or Wednesday or call 813242 (24 hour answerphone) at any time.

SEE IT, HEAR IT, EXPERIENCE IT -

REPORT IT!

There has also been a dramatic improvement in the Police Call Centre. Gone are the days of a 30 - 45 minute wait before being connected. Recent personal experience has shown a 30 - 90 seconds delay before being connected and

usually a follow-up call from the police after

having reported an incident.

Sadly the police can only work on the dreaded "statistics"; if they do not receive reports of

problems they must assume there are none.

Therefore we must report every incident to the

police, even if you do not expect a police

response the call will be recorded. This includes vandalism to your or other peoples property,

vandalism to public places, anti-social or

threatening behaviour, and those who think

Ringmer is Le Mans.

Remember - no reports = no problems = no

police = no action

Useful numbers are:

Call Centre 08456070999 or Lewes 404366

Ringmer Neighbourhood Watch Website

In support of Ringmer's Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator Ken Batchelor, a new website has been made available by Janet Skeef and can be viewed at

www.skeef.freeserve.co.uk/ringmerwatch/

Dog Fouling

There is a continuing problem in the village caused by a minority of people who do not pick up and remove faeces left by dogs under their control. The Parish Council has been asked by the Lewes District Council Animal Wardens to remind people of their responsibilities. Dog faeces should be removed immediately from all pavements, roads, verges, and recreational areas and the maximum fine for non-compliance is £1000. There are strong health reasons for these regulations and the Parish Council would urge all people responsible for dogs to always carry the means for collecting and safely disposing faeces. There are also a number of dog bins around the village to help with disposal. Please do not use the ordinary litter bins as this makes it very unpleasant for those who empty them. Your co-operation would be much appreciated as it will make the village a more pleasant and healthier place for us all, particularly our children. For further information please contact the Animal Wardens on 01273 484472.

Celebrations in Ringmer for

Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee

Ringmer Parish Council has decided not to organise any events for the above celebration. However, village organisations are welcome to organise their own and may like to contact Marion Shepherd, Deputy Lieutenant for East Sussex, who is heading up 'The Big Lunch' event to mark Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee. For further details go to:

http://www.thebiglunch.com/about/jubilee-2012.php

where there are various ideas for getting together and celebrating this momentous occasion.

Marion can be contacted by email at:
marionshep@shepherdsuk.co.uk