Rolleston on Dove Special Events Committee

Rolleston on Dove Special Events Committee (RODSEC)

RODSEC is the successor to Rolleston's successful Millennium Committee. It is a coordinating body for village organisations and interested residents. Its aim is to provide periodic community events, to raise funds to enhance community amenities and assist in preservation of the village. The Chairman is John Phillips.

Using extracts from various reports in Rollestonian amongst other sources this section of the web site is intended to provide news of their activities.

RODSEC - Spring 2012 News
(Details extracted from article that first appeared in the Spring 2012 issue of the Rollestonian)

By now we will have forgotten the worst of winter’s icy grip, when frosty fingers coated all in cold crystals and remind us of the recent festive season. For Christmas, Tom Martin had co-ordinated tree fellers and decorators to put in place a handsome tree outside the Alms Houses. Lumber jack, Jeremy Marshall had chipped away at the sturdy trunk until it was narrow enough to slide the 12 foot spruce into the ancient post hole.

Another season of meetings is upon us. The first RODSEC Meeting of the New Year was held on Tuesday 10th January. At this gathering it soon became apparent that Rolleston will be enjoying another packed year. We are keen to extend the membership of Rolleston on Dove Special Events Committee in order to promote events that you are interested in. To this end, an open invitation is extended to all interested individuals as well as representatives from organizations not currently involved.

The major thrust of our planning this year is the celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012 (“Jubilation”). In the year of the London Olympics, we aim to draw together and tie-in significant local anniversaries, including those of Rolleston Cricket Club and Rolleston Choral Society.

As well as piloting whole-village special events, we at RODSEC support village organizations in the delivery of events particular to them. Recently, we have enjoyed a successful partnership with Rolleston Club, especially in the staging of two Village Galas. In December, it came as a surprise, when Tim James announced that he was standing down as President of Rolleston Club, with immediate effect. It has been good working with Tim. He is a gifted and enthusiastic manager. Although we shall miss Tim, we are looking forward to continuing our working partnership with Rolleston Club and the Gala Committee, with Kate Arnold in the chair.

Next RODSEC Meetings

Ordinary Meeting & Jubilation Planning Meeting 7: Tuesday 20th March 2012 @ 7.30pm in the Old Grammar School Room

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Burton and District Arts Council (BADAC) - a registered charity that supports the voluntary arts community in and around Burton.

For further information please contact the Chairman, Mr John Phillips, on 813833.

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Last updated: 10 April 2012