Bigger, Better, Stronger…Northern Lights, Again!
It seems to have been a good year for seeing the Northern Lights in the South East! The famous Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, were visible across many parts of the country.
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Not wishing to put a damper on a night which is thoroughly enjoyed by young and old equally, it is however worth remembering some of the rules we need to keep in mind when dealing with fire – whether this be fireworks or bonfires.
Filming on Camber Sands for WW2 EPIC ‘Pressure’
Filming of Pressure took place on Camber Sands at the beginning of October. Locals watched on, as the extras were in full force as soldiers landing in Normandy.
Film Warning
Towards the end of September, we saw Western Car Park fill up with the familiar sight of marquees, trailers and film equipment. Preparations were beginning for four days of filming on the beach from the 1st to the 4th of October.
Where have you been?
Here at the newsletter team, we thought it might be fun to see if we can get CCN to travel around the world, spreading news of our amazing village and beach!
More Northern Lights
In the middle of May, the famous Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, were visible across many parts of the country, including Camber! Usually only visible from Scandinavia, Alaska, Canada and Russia, the lights can occasionally be seen in the UK.
BT’s Big Switch
BT plans to switch all landline phones to digital phones. Originally the Big Switch was scheduled for the end of 2025 but has been delayed.
Another Beach!
On 9th September, 33 Camber residents set out for a day-trip to Deal in Kent. Passengers arrived at Deal to find the weather was not as bad as had been forecast. They were expecting rain but, luckily, it stayed dry all day.
So, What Did You Find on the Beach Today??
Twenty years ago, on Sunday 12th September, Camber residents awoke to find possibly the largest piece of “beach debris” they had ever seen on our shores! 1175 tons of cargo coaster – the Indian registered Maanav Star!
NHW and CSW
These acronyms may or may not mean anything to you at the moment. However, Camber Parish Council is hoping these will soon be familiar to each and every one of us.