RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Pictures from the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. More images can been seen on flickr.

Polegate Calendar 2013

Polegate calendar photographic competition 2013

For the third year running, I am inviting local photographers to submit up to four Polegate-themed photographs for inclusion in My 2013 calendar in aid of St Wilfrid's Hospice. Details can bee seen on the Polegate Town Council website.

 

The success of the “Polegate and local village Calendar 2012” has led Dan Dunbar to open the competition up again to all local residents for the third year running. Residents have the chance to showcase their work in a calendar, which will then be available in aid of St Wilfrid’s Hospice. “This is a chance for local people to use photography to show what living and working in Polegate means to them”.

Residents are being asked to submit photographs taken from in and around Polegate. That include buildings, scenery, local events and positive aspects of living and working in the area. Judges will be looking rural and urban landscapes and will also look for a creative approach and good technical ability.

Dan Dunbar, competition organiser said: “After the success with this years calendar raising £1,500 for St Wilfrid’s Hospice. I want the community to get involved to achieve another great calendar for a great charity. “ I want local people to use photography to capture well know local views from a new angle, to show Polegate and the local from a new and interesting viewpoint.

The competition is open to all local residents who have until midday Friday 19th October to enter their four images into the competition. Calendars will than be available from the St Wilfrid’s Hospice charity shop Polegate along with other Polegate shops from late November."

'Working Smoke Allamas' wow the crowds at Eastbourne’s Sunshine Carnival Parade

Monday, June 18, 2012 -  East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service

'Working Smoke Allamas' wow the crowds at Eastbourne’s Sunshine Carnival Parade

The famous mischievous puppet called Emu has a new rival in town in the form of East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service’s very own 'Working Smoke Allamas'.

Meet ESFRS’s newest recruits - the loveable “working smoke allamas” who enjoyed their first shift out-and-about at Eastbourne’s Sunshine Carnival Parade.

However, unlike Emu these enchanting allamas don’t attack members of the public and have nothing but love and advice to give to the public.

Photographer: Dan Dunbar 

Community Safety Advisor Kate Graham not only came up with the idea but designed and created the two furry characters. Their new home will be Eastbourne Community Fire Station with the specific role of spreading the word about the all-important message that ‘working smoke alarms save lives’.
 

Polegate's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

Polegate's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

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To buy prints from Polegate's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations please email dandunbar@fsmail.net

Polegate’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

Polegate’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, a set on Flickr.

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2012

A few pictures taken at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2012, more can be seen on Flickr here

Dan Dunbar Photography's photostream

Dan Dunbar Photography's photostream on Flickr.

Polegate Calendar raises £1,500 for St Wilfrids Hospice

Dan Dunbar has presented a cheque for £1,500 to St Wilfrids Hospice. The money was raised through the sale of the Polegate and Village life calendar. For the second year running Dan Dunbar has organised a photography competition, giving the residents a chance to submit photographs of the local area which are than reproduced into a calendar sponsored by local business.

Dan Dunbar and Lucy Dickens a physiotherapy at St Wilfrids Hospice.

Dan Dunbar project manager said, “Polegate and local residents have been very supportive in making the calendar a success for the second year. I would like to thank everyone involved for their support especially those who have purchased a calendar. I would like to extend my thanks to the sponsors for making it possible to produce the calendars and also those who have been able to sell the calendars in local shops.

Jenna Stringer, Events Co-ordinator at St Wilfrids Hospice Said “ We're so grateful for this generous donation from Dan Dunbar and for all his hard work in supporting us. The support of our local community is vital to ensure we can continue to provide skilled and compassionate care and our thanks go to Dan and everyone who has supported him.”