Bexhill Town Forum Agenda Item:
16 March 2004
East Sussex Maritime Season 2004
- East Sussex is defined by the sea and has around 80% of the residents living along the coastal strip. East Sussex's unique character has developed and been shaped over the centuries as much by the waters greeting our shoreline at landmarks such as the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head, as by the activities of its human inhabitants.
- The ‘Maritime Season’ is a programme created by East Sussex County Council for the summer of 2004. It will follow a similar format to the ‘Woodland Season’ programme promoted by the County Council last autumn and will run from May to August 2004.
- The aim is to support the Council’s economic and environmental targets by encouraging local people and visitors from further afield to explore the maritime possibilities the County has to offer. This will be done by bringing together a programme of events with a maritime theme or link which people of all ages and interests can enjoy. Local people and visitors will be given the opportunity to ‘get closer’ to the sea by exploring more of the East Sussex coastline and seashore, which offer a unique and ever-changing environment to enjoy and learn from.
- The Maritime Season 2004 will give visitors the opportunity to meet real people whose lives and livelihoods depend in various ways on the sea or simply on being by the coast. It will include people who:
· Make or sell marine products;
· Fish our waters or who cook the fruits of the sea for local restaurants, B&Bs or visitor attractions;
· Are tasked with protecting our vulnerable coastline, beaches, estuaries and their marine inhabitants;
· Help visitors explore rockpools, shipwrecks, lighthouses and coastal towers;
· Show visitors the sea creatures and seabirds;
· Volunteer to save the lives of sailors in distress;
· Collect driftwood and sea products to create artwork;
· Take visitors on coastal walks and cycle rides;
· Sell or cook seafood and local fish.
- Although the deadline for inclusion in the Maritime Season colour programme listing has now passed, organisations that would like their event considered for the Maritime Season 2004 could still have their details included on the website.
- A variety of events will be considered for the programme including open days, displays, exhibitions, workshops, demonstrations, training events, presentations, award ceremonies, talks, slideshows, tours, competitions, surveys and so on. We would be interested in hearing from businesses and visitor attractions by/connected to the sea, events and campaigns with a maritime link and groups, organisations, individuals and charities connected with the maritime environment.
7. Organisations wishing to participate should submit details of their events to Claire Morgan, ESCC Environmental Education Officer, for consideration, particularly local businesses that work directly or indirectly with products or services with a maritime connection. Application forms and further details can be obtained from Claire Morgan by telephoning her on 01273 482653, by emailing her at or by visiting the website at www.eastsussexcc.gov.uk.
Claire Morgan
ESCC Environment Education Officer
EAST SUSSEX MARINE SEASON 2004
EVENT/ITEM SUBMISSION FORM
The Marine Season is a chance for local people and visitors to “get closer” to the sea by exploring more of East Sussex’s coastline and seashore, which offer a unique and ever-changing environment to enjoy and learn from.
If you manage or run an event, campaign or venue with a marine theme or location, please tell us more about it here so we can consider including it in our 2004 programme.
Please fill in all applicable details and send your completed form to:
Claire Morgan, Environmental Education Officer, East Sussex County Council, County Hall,
St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes BN7 1UE before Friday 19 March 2004. Fax: 01273 479536.
Please note that submission of an event or item does not guarantee its inclusion in the Marine Programme.
Name
Contact name for enquiries (if different)
Company/organisation name (if applicable)
Address
Daytime tel no
Mobile/alternative tel no
Fax no
Website address
DETAILS OF PROPOSED ITEM FOR INCLUSION:
My marine programme item is (please tick all that apply):
§ A special or one-off event (excepting training events)
§ A public countryside location or venue to visit independently
§ A practical workshop/demonstration
§ A course or training event
§ A “technical”, professional or business seminar or conference
§ A presentation, display, talk or slideshow
§ An open day
§ A guided or accompanied trip or visit
§ A walk
§ A cycle ride
§ A competition NOT linked to an event
§ A business supplying local marine products or produce (eg fish)
§ An ongoing campaign linked to a local or national initiative
§ An internet site
§ Other (give details below)
Now please let us know:
§ What title do you propose for your event/item? ………………………………………………………………
§ When will it take place? Day(s), date(s), month(s), time(s) ……………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
OR over what period is your item applicable (eg for a competition or campaign)?
………………………………...…………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………… Closing date (competitions): ………………………………..……………..
§ If it is a walk or a cycle ride, please give start and finish venue, and start and finish time.
……………………………………………………………………………….. Map Ref: ……………………………
§ Full address of event venue (if applicable):…..………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Booking arrangements (Please tick):
Essential Advisable Not required
Suitability for children (Please tick):
Suitable for children Not suitable for children Other comments:
Facilities for the disabled
Please note here any specific facilities for the disabled, e.g. wheelchair access, wheelchairs available for hire, disabled toilets, paved pathways or alternative routes for wheelchairs/mobility impaired people, induction loops, sensory garden/trail, textphone/minicom, information in large print, specially designed signage, sign language trained staff etc
Cost or suggested donation (if applicable):
Please give all prices, including concessions, special offers …
Refreshments (Please tick):
Available on site Available nearby
Dogs (Please tick):
Dogs welcome Dogs not allowed Comments ……………………………………..
Public transport to start point or venue (Please tick all that apply):
Buses Trains
Collection/drop-off/shuttle service available from ………………………………………………………… , at a cost
of ………………… (if applicable).
Please give outline details of all those ticked above (e.g. half-hourly bus service, service number 888, from Hastings, Mon-Sat).
Please return this form to the address on the first page by 19 March 2004. If you have any queries, please call Claire Morgan on 01273 482653, or e-mail .
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