2006 11 web posts
Bohemia Village Voice
Edited and published by John Humphries at 79, Bohemia Road, Bohemia Village, Sussex, TN37 6RJ. Tel. 01424 446759. E-mail john@johnhumphries.f2s.com Proof reader Valentine Torrington. First published May 2006. ©… Read more
Anthony tries new furniture
Anthony’s Furniture Shop in London Road is trying something different: new furniture. “I can sell it cheaper than the second hand variety.” says Anthony. “For example, a chest of six drawers is just £55 (pictured) and… Read more
Grapevine
SUSSEX DAY. A notification from the Association of British Counties says “After much consultation, Sussex Day has been fixed as the 16th June, feast day of St Richard, thirteenth century Bishop of Chichester and patron saint of Sussex. Moves… Read more
Alexandra Park Heron
Stewart Buchan writes (Nov 2006) Dear Sir, I’d like to report that the heron which nests in Alexandra Park is back. I saw it on the morning of Thursday 9th November 2006. It seems to use the park in the winter time. Stewart Buchan, Amherst… Read more
Vie de Boheme
Apologies that lack of space has meant the non-appearance of our serial Vie de Bohème in this… Read more
Dancer Viviennes hectic Lib-Dem life
Aldborough Road resident and professional dance teacher Vivienne Bond talks about herself, her family and her non-stop life as our Lib-Dem councillor. She also reveals a secret passion … and why she hates ‘Borat’. Vivienne went to… Read more
Shornden Passage – a Bohemia twitten is named.
Now official – Shornden Passage. Written by John Humphries (Nov 2006) A Bohemia twitten has been named. It’s taken 100 years for Shornden Passage, which runs between Upper Park Road and Upper South Road to officially acquire its… Read more
Keith – finance professional
Keith Young is Horntye Park’s new financial manager in post for just over a month. He describes himself as a ‘finance professional’ recognised by the Chartered Insitute of Public Finance Accountants). His speciality is in… Read more
Bohemia Remembered
by Vic Chalcraft. Part 3 of extracts from Vic’s forthcoming book Staying within Bohemia one could be born, married and buried without leaving. Everything could be found here to cater for everyday needs: butcher, baker, was there a… Read more
Elvis boogies for Bangladesh
by John Humphries (Nov 2006) Yes, Elvis, in the person of councillor Richard Stevens (pictured) of Bayeux Court, got down and belted out the old favourites in the Old Town two weeks ago. The event was Boogie for Bangladesh and the funds raised… Read more
Bohemia Association meeting
The Bohemia Area Association held its November meeting at the YMCA at the beginning of the month. Although an ‘open’ meeting, only two members of the public attended. Beverly Winchester (pictured) attended from the Gensing &… Read more
Much loved St Pauls head Derek killed at Robertsbridge (1)
Derek Norcross at Shades Theatre Company in 2005. Derek Norcross was killed last week in a car accident. Reports vary, but according to one, he was in Robertsbridge, on Friday 10 November, walking to… Read more
Plans in the pipeline
The following applications have been received recently by Hastings Borough Council’s Planning Dept. All affect properties in Bohemia, and all are for full planning permission. (Reg = registration date; con = date public consultation is due to… Read more
Prize Short Story Competition
Get out your keyboards, or your pens and paper and write an ultra short story. An ultra short story is one with a maximum of 250 words. There’s a first prize of £25 cash, a second prize of £10 and a third prize of a £5 token… Read more
Picture Puzzle 40 – answer
Briscoes Walk saucers….The Voice would like a cup of tea to match. The question posed in the last issue was ‘Where in Bohemia are the large white saucers, pictured above, located?’ The answer is Briscoe’s Walk which runs from Horntye… Read more
Bohemia Village Voice
Edited and published by John Humphries at 33, St Peter’s Road, Bohemia Village, Sussex, TN37 6JQ. Tel. 01424 446759. E-mail john@johnhumphries.f2s.com Proof reader Valentine Torrington. First published May… Read more
Identity theft?
By John Humphries (Nov 2006) A man was seen rummaging through an Aldborough Road resident’s dustbin on Tuesday of this week. He was chased up the road but wasn’t caught. “It might have been an attempt at identity theft,” said Vic… Read more
Grapevine
CHRISTCHURCH SCHOOL. A parents/carers’ survey shows a high satisfaction rating. The latest, July poll shows that 99% of parents or carers are aware that the school is a church school, and 98% believe it is a caring place with a clear Christian… Read more
Respond – a Young People’s Showcase
J C McFee writes (Nov 2006) Hello, My name is JC McFee, I am the co-ordinator of Respond, a young people’s showcase. Did you know about all the Bohemia talent drawing in people from the whole of Hastings? The young people involved in Respond… Read more
Bohemian Allena talks about art, life and kung fu
Allena Tyrell, at home. Local artist Allena Tyrell is interviewed by John Humphries Allena Tyrell lives and works in Horntye Road, Bohemia. Her home is tidy with piles of papers and documents neatly stacked up. A computer sits on an… Read more
Garage to lose Lens services
Well-known local garage mechanic Len Gray is hanging up his spanners. Len, who has worked at Bohemia Motors in Upper South Road for the last 26 years, (sixteen of them for current owner Ray Morgan), is planning to retire on December 31. “I… Read more
Spring Villas
All three town houses being built in Spring Street are ‘under offer’, says Ian Davies of Abbey Gate Properties in Battle, who is marketing the properties. The three, 2-bedroomed, terraced homes, collectively known as ‘Spring… Read more
Vie de Boheme – how the Bohemian Club was formed
19 of 24 The story so far … homeless artist and musician Alexandre Schaunard has been traipsing the streets of Paris, searching for anyone from whom he can borrow a few francs. He meets a philosopher, Gustave Colline, they share a meal… Read more
Bohemia Remembered
By Vic Chalcraft. Part 2 of extracts from Vic’s forthcoming book There were two landmarks that somehow dominated Bohemia, both sadly now gone. One of course was the tower in Lower South Road which dominated the skyline. Built as a… Read more
Parking ticket office is totally unreasonable
Reason seemed to go out of the window when Bookman’s Halt received a delivery of books earlier this year. Clive Linklater, owner of the bookshop recounts the story. “A chap pulled up outside my shop in Bohemia Road and unloaded a box of… Read more
Strange birds seen in Bohemia
Have you ever fancied a flamingo? desired a duck? hankered after a heron? These and many other birds are available, in plastic form, from the Outdoorsman in Bohemia Road. Alan, founder, and owner for the last 25 years of this specialist store, says… Read more
Strict rules for new Foodmarket off licence
Mr Iqbal’s application for an off-licence has been approved – but with strict conditions. He plans to open his new ‘Foodmarket’ in Bohemia Road, at the Lullabuys site, by mid-December and had applied for a licence to sell alcohol…. Read more
Well, well, well, Elvis helps out
Yes, Elvis (or local councillor Richard Stevens as he is better known), is being resurrected tonight as part of a fund-raising effort to provide water wells in Bangladesh. Richard, who lives in Bayeux Court, Bohemia Road, has been involved in the… Read more
Dog Show success: 455 raised for Sophie
Results from this year’s Companion Dog Show have been received from organiser Ann Adams of Hassan Pet Food Supplies. “We had 135 entries for the competition and raised £455 for the Sophie Munro Trust Fund,” said Ann…. Read more
Pedestrian Crossing needed in Bohemia Road
Fab writes (Nov 2006) Hi, I would like to say that a pedestrian crossing is urgently needed for Bohemia Road at its junction with Upper Park Road. It could be located opposite Alldays Supermarket or opposite Park Road Church. The present… Read more
Picture Puzzle 42
Who painted this fair lady? This week’s puzzle – £10 prize The question this week is ‘Who painted the picture above and what is its connexion with Bohemia?’ Please ensure entries reach Bohemia Village Voice at 79, Bohemia Road by… Read more
Art Nouveau or Art Deco?
Colin Payne writes (Nov 2006) Dear Sir, I have just noticed the shop front . Is it art nouveau or art deco? Either way, it looks wonderful. Also the tiles covering the walls look as though they are from the same period – a classic design and… Read more
Picture Puzzle 41
What is the connection to Hitler here? This week’s puzzle – £10 prize The question this week is ‘What is the connexion between a) Germany’s Adolf Hitler and b) the small apron in front of Appliance Master, in Bohemia Road, used for… Read more
