Bexhill Town Forum
Agenda Item:
16 March 2004
East Sussex Maritime Season 2004
1.
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.
2.
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.
3.
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.
4.
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.
5.
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.
6.
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
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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
claire.morgan@eastsussexcc.gov.uk or by visiting the website at
www.eastsussexcc.gov.uk.
Claire Morgan
ESCC Environment Education Officer
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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
E-mail
Website address
DETAILS OF PROPOSED ITEM FOR INCLUSION:
My marine programme item is (please tick all that apply):
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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:
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What title do you propose for your event/item? ………………………………………………………………
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When will it take place? Day(s), date(s), month(s), time(s) ……………………………………………….
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OR over what period is your item applicable (eg for a competition or campaign)?
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…………………………………… Closing date (competitions): ………………………………..……………..
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If it is a walk or a cycle ride, please give start and finish venue, and start and finish time.
……………………………………………………………………………….. Map Ref: ……………………………
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Full address of event venue (if applicable):…..………………………………………………………………..
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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 claire.morgan@eastsussexcc.gov.uk.
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