The Shoreham Society

Journal

The society's quarterly journal keeps our members informed of developments, local issues and society activities, including forthcoming events.

It's essential reading for everyone who cares about Shoreham and the surrounding area.

The current edition (Autumn 2011) includes:

  • Stand by your Ropetackle - the Shoreham Society gives its support to the Ropetackle Centre in its campaign for more secure finances.
  • The Localism Bill - background to the Bill and its implications, in advance of the public meeting about it which is being organised by the Shoreham Society in February.
  • The farmers' market - a personal appreciation of Shoreham and its highly successful market, by offbeat guide writer Rob Silverstone.
  • Main development projects in Shoreham - an update on significant current and proposed projects in and around the town.
  • The Leggett legacy - a tribute to the late Reg Leggett, a local resident and estate agent who made a huge contribution to the preservation of Shoreham's character and was a founder of the Shoreham Society.
  • Shoreham Fort - a report on the talk given to the Shoreham Society by Gary Baines, founder of the Friends of Shoreham Fort, about the ambitious project to restore this important historic feature.

The Summer 2011 edition included:

  • Decision time on the bridge - concerns over the consultation and apparent inflexibility over design aspects of the proposed new Shoreham Beach footbridge.
  • Regional civic activity - report on a recent conference to consider joint activities by civic groups and reactions to the Localism Bill and other issues.
  • The secret life of buildings - reflections on how the buildings we inhabit affect us, and how developers should be more sensitive to such issues.
  • Major development projects - update on significant current and proposed projects in Shoreham.
  • The Green Thing - a reflection by Moyra Martin of Shoreham Transition Town on changing attitudes to environment responsibilities and misconceptions.
  • Unearthing the unearthly - report on a recent talk on some fascinating local history hidden behind gravestones.
  • Getting involved - a wry look at how you might (or might not) get informed about and involved in local affairs.
  • Squatting law to change? - report on proposals to make squatting illegal in England, as it is in Scotland, and the implications for homeless people and property owners.

The Spring 2011 edition included:

  • Goodbye Civic Centre - comment on what the Ham Road site might be used for now that the council has confirmed it's no longer need for council offices.
  • Update on the footbridge - concerns remain about the proposals to replace the Shoreham Beach footbridge, with continuing doubts about the consultation process.
  • Thoughts on Southlands Hospital - Beryl Ferrers-Guy reflects on the consultations and remaining issues over proposed changes to the hospital.
  • Past chairmen remember - continuing our series about former society chairmen, this time featuring Stanley Ball.
  • E-book threat to libraries? - thoughts on the growing popularity of e-books such as the Kindle, and how they might affect library services.
  • Main developments in Shoreham - a summary of significant recent, current and proposed projects in the town.
  • AGM 2011 - essentials for the society's AGM on May 20, including agenda, minutes and committee nomination form.
  • What's the use? - Tony Vinicombe reflects on the purpose of the Shoreham Society, and why it is still important for the town.
  • Good news - Christopher Harris praises the developments at Kingston Barn (St Julians Lane) and Orchard Gate (Southlands Hospital).

The Winter 2010/11 edition included:

  • Bridge it in style - a report on the Shoreham Society's concerns about aspects of the proposed replacement of the shoreham beach footbridge.
  • Here's to the next 25 years - a celebration of the Shoreham Society's first quarter-century, plus a recap of the silver jubilee conservation award scheme.
  • Shoreham Society online - an outline of the society's website with an appeal for ideas to develop it further.
  • Main developments in Shoreham - a summary of significant recent, current and proposed projects in the town.
  • Power to the people? - a reflection on the implications of the government's 'localism bill', concerns about Prince Charles' influence in it, and the growing call for decentralised planning controls.
  • Green power or greenwash? - a report on conflicting views about the desirability of a 'green' power station at Shoreham Harbour.
  • Orchard Gate comes to fruition - an update on the housing development at the Southlands Hospital site.

Editor: Adrian Towler. Email here

Advertising: Mary Tilling, tel 01273 463356.

Distribution: Rosemary Barlow, tel 01273 452005.