FOPA has had requests from members that would like to offer services to help neighbours in isolation. FOPA will then help co-ordinate a helper to a request. If you are interested in helping or if you need some help please read more
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There are many ways to show your appreciation for our amazing, brave key workers
Every Thursday evening at 8pm we’ll be standing up and applauding all those who care for us and are ensuring our world can keep on turning.
PAG Fund Easter egg hunt 2020 – CANCELLED
The Palmeira & Adelaide Garden Fund have cancelled the first event for 2020 – the Easter egg hunt due to take place on 12th April – in line with Government advice regarding the Covid 19 virus.
Libraries Customer Surveys
B&H Libraries have just launched a public survey which will run for 6 weeks, from Wednesday 26th February to Friday 10th April. This survey is larger than our normal annual survey as they want to get the public’s opinions on a range of services.
City briefing on Covid-19
Brighton & Hove City Council have provided an update on the evolving situation around Coronavirus (Covid-19) and the actions being taken in the city. Do you have friends or neighbours you could bring food to or run errands? This is a good reminder to all of us to check in on our neighbours even with a note or phone call.
Flower Festival at Lancing College
Between 20 and 23 August 2020, Lancing College Chapel, the largest school chapel in the world, will host the Sense of Place Flower Festival. The Festival designer, Linda Porrett, has won a number of gold medals for her designs at Chelsea Flower Show and World Shows, and her imaginative designs for Lancing are set to […]
Tree pollarding in Palmeira Sq
Since July on behalf of FOPA residents we approached the council about the safety of the elm trees on the west side of the Square gardens. Raised on behalf of residents due to how the trees were bending/moving over in high winds. The surveyor’s report with recommendations has come back.
23rd AGM: 11th January 2020
The Friends of Palmeira and Adelaide Residents Association
23rd Annual General Meeting, will take place at The Cornerstone Centre at 6pm on Saturday 11th January 2019.
Followed by the annual party from 6.30pm-8.30pm (£10 per person, contact party@fopa.co.uk for further information or to book your ticket)
Friday 29th November at 4.45pm is the lighting of the Annual Christmas Tree at the Floral Clock, Palmeira Square
The annual lighting of the Brighton & Hove Christmas tree at the Floral Clock will be on Friday 29th November. There is a carol service in the St John the Baptist church starting at 4.00pm and then outside to light the tree at approx 4.45pm. Members from the Rotary choir will be singing by the tree.
Community Alert:
In the past couple of weeks we have received reports of break-ins to properties on the Square and Crescent whilst the homeowner has been at home. We ask all neighbours to take extra precautions and ensure that your property is as secure as you can make it. But also to look out for any suspicious behaviour in the area and notify neighbours. The police have reacted quickly in these cases. If this happens to you please call 999 as soon as possible.