Once again, this month the newsletter has been near and far! On a tour of Southeast Asia, the newsletter can be seen in Malaysia and Thailand. First stop, the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumper, the capital of Malaysia. The Petronas Twin towers are iconic 88-storey skyscrapers that are almost 1,500 feet tall. Built in…
By Jane Whitaker During the wonderful sunny spell we enjoyed in mid-March, the forsythia shrub in my garden came into full bloom, cheering everything up with its vibrant yellow flowers. It was a wonderful sight. However, before taking some clippings to add to my vase of flowers indoors, I recalled my grandmother telling me off…
Voting can sometimes be a bit boring… Yet if we neglect to vote, we not only dishonour the political activists and military heroes who gave their lives for this freedom, including the suffragettes, but can also be sure that low voter turnouts mean poor governance on all levels. Voting, although sometimes thorny and tedious, is…
By Amanda English The sun is finally out, and on a dog walk this week, I spotted some extra action on Camber Sands! The RNLI’s Technical Equipment Team has been down on the dunes, getting stuck in some serious hands-on training. These are the experts behind the scenes who keep the lifesavers’ kit – from…
World Book Night is a national celebration of reading and books which takes place every year. Books are given out across the UK with a focus on reaching those who don’t regularly read. Books are gifted through organisations including prisons, libraries, colleges, hospitals, care homes and homeless shelters, as well as by passionate individuals who…
The last Meeting of Camber Parish Council was held on 17th March 2026 in the Memorial Hall: Attended by Cllrs. Madeleine Spanswick (Chairman), Peter Atkinson, Trevor Atkinson, John Bradford, Rupert Cawte, Sean Clarke, Kirk Grant. District Councillor Paul Osborne. Caretaker Contract Camber Parish Council is currently inviting tenders for a contracted caretaker to help look…
The King Charles Coastal Way is a picturesque walking route that traces the rugged coastline of Britain, offering stunning views of the sea and surrounding landscapes. This trail is named in honour of King Charles, celebrating the rich history and heritage associated with the monarchy. Along the way, walkers can enjoy a variety of natural…
The recent closure of Monday Club is a devastating blow for Camber on many levels. The immediate impact, of course, is on the staff who lost their jobs, the parents who have lost a vital childcare facility, and the young children who enjoyed the afterschool fun in a safe environment. It is known – and…
With the average mean temperature for spring in the UK being 8.0°C (using the long-term average period of 1991-2020), the warmest spring for the UK on record was 2024. There was an average daytime temperature of 9.4°C and the coldest spring on record for the UK was 1891, with an average temperature of only 5.4°C….
