3 Things to Think About
Robbie Burns never wore a kilt as it was outlawed in Scotland at the time…
Camber Community Lunch Group
The Camber Community Lunch Group had another successful lunch event on Friday 9th January – the first one of 2026. Guests were treated to a bowl of delicious warm soup (Leek & potato and broccoli & stilton were on offer), plus tasty bread and homemade scones followed by a slice of beautifully baked cake. There…
This & That – Shrove Tuesday
Ash Wednesday, 18th February, sees the start of Lent this year. The name is derived from the Saxon word for Spring – lenct – which, in earlier times, may well have been a time of enforced fasting in the agricultural communities, as the winter stores ran low. Nowadays, it is the 40-day annual fast between…
Camber Christmas Community Lunches
Regular attendees at the Camber Community Lunches had a special treat on Friday, 5th December, when The Gallivant generously hosted a free Christmas lunch in their beautiful Harry’s Restaurant. Wines were donated by Oxney Organic, and the event was supported by local businesses, who donated gifts for a prize draw. The lunches were started in…
Cheese Lovers Day
It is an annual celebration for cheese enthusiasts to enjoy their favourite cheesy treats
Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day
Yes… there really is a National Bubble Wrap Day! Also known as Bubble Wrap Awareness Day, it is celebrated annually on the last Monday of January. (In 2026, that’s 26th January.) It acknowledges the joy of popping the bubbles, its function in protecting fragile items, and its history as an invention. Although Bubble Wrap has…
This & That – Heavens Above, 2026!
Happy 2026 everyone! With the end of 2025 giving us some spectacular views of our closest heavenly body, namely Supermoons, on 7th October, 5th November and 4th December, you’ll possibly be pleased to know that we have a few more heavenly events coming up in the next 365 days! We’ve already experienced the first of…
Where Have You Been? – Dec 2025
This month, the newsletter went across to the Isle of Wight This month, the newsletter went across to the Isle of Wight, a short distance from mainland UK. Sandown is a classic seaside town, with sandy beaches (like Camber!), and is at the top of the UK sunshine leagues! It boasts a pier, an interactive…
Thank You for the Tree
A big Shout-Out to Camber Parish Council and The Gallivant for providing our village Christmas tree on Jubilee Green. It was a beautiful tree and it withstood quite a battering during the inevitable barrage of storms that hit during its time here in Camber. Camber Community Group committee would like to thank Councillors Trevor and…
Un-deck the Hall
When it is time to take down the decorations, please spare a half hour to help the Memorial Hall Committee
