Welcome to Rottingdean
Rottingdean developed as a small community around the pond in Saxon times and its name means 'the village of Rota's people'. The doomsday book records that the land was given to William de Warrenne the Lord of Lewes as a reward for his support at the Battle of Hastings. For centuries it remained an isolated rural farming settlement and only became accessible as the coastal road from Brighton improved. Towards the end of the 19th century it offered seclusion and inspiration for many artists, writers and public figures, factors which influence both residents and visitors to this day.The main attractions in the town are Kipling's Garden, Rottingdean Windmill, St. Margaret's Church with its beautiful stained glass windows and some traditional old inns which were once frequented by smugglers in the area. READ MORE
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Set In superb downland scenery rottingdean is
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situated as a centre for relaxation and exploration. The village itself
is self-contained and benefits from a compact shopping area and many
places of interest
NEWSFLASH 200 club May draw Results
1st ALAN CHANNON
£50.00 (No. 21) Rottingdean Business
2nd REG & EILEEN GODING £25.00
(No.101)
Rottingdean Resident
3rd GARY CULLEN
£15.00 (No. 143)
Rottingdean Business
4th J.C.ST.GEORGE £10.00
(No.103)
Rottingdean Resident
Sixty percent of the income is allocated for prize
monies. The balance then goes towards local charitable causes and
helps fund other village events such as “Rottingdean in Bloom” and
“Smuggler’s Night”, hopefully for the benefit of the residents as a
whole. This year we have collected sufficient funds together, to
actively pursue the introduction of festive lights over the Christmas
period and New Year, at certain vantage points in the village.
There is just one more draw to go before potential applicants are
invited to join the club for the ensuing year, prior to which numbers
may be purchased from Ken in the Post office for £12.00 each (i.e. £1.00
per month in advance). Harold Williams
