Polegate's Mayor's Christmas Tea Party

 Taken at the Polegate's Mayor's Christmas Tea Party December 2013

Polegate’s Dickensian Christmas 2013

 Father Christmas arrives by Southern Train from Lapland and is Welcomed by Polegate Mayor Cllr Malcolm Cunningham.

 

Father Christmas arrival is announced by Geoff Rowe, Hailsham Town Crier.

More Photographs from Polegate’s Dickensian Christmas event 2013 can be seen on Flickr here

Sheffield Park

A few images taken at Sheffield Park and Garden, East Sussex, more can be seen on flickr here.

Polegate Photography Calendar goes on sale

The popular Polegate photography calendar has gone on sale. The calendar showcasing images of Polegate and local villages, In aid of St Wilfrid's Hospice is available from Withers DIY, Archer and partners, Streetons News, The Hair shop and St Wilfrid's Hospice Charity shop Polegate.

Organiser Dan Dunbar said “ This years calendar has again been very well supported, with the quality of images very high which has produced a great calendar to be sold for such a worthwhile charity. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the people of Polegate for their ongoing support in making the Polegate calendar a success especially my sponsors who have made the calendar possible.

Polegate Signal Box

Polegate Signal Box

RHS Garden Wisley

A selection of images taken at RHS Wisley and National Dahlia Society Show. More images can be seen on flickr here.

Kew Gardens

Pictures from the Kew Gardens. More images can been seen on flickr.

RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Polegate calendar 2014

 

The success of the “Polegate and local village life calendar 2013” has led Dan Dunbar to open the competition up again to all local residents for the fourth year running. Residents have the chance to showcase their photographs 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 in the area. Judges will be looking for new creative approach's to well known Polegate and local landmarks and good technical ability.

Dan Dunbar, competition organiser said: “After the success with the three pervious calendar's. I want the community to get involved to achieve another great calendar in aid of St Wilfrid’s Hospice. “ I want local people to use photography to capture well known local and recognisable views from a new angle, to show Polegate and the local area from a new and interesting viewpoint.

The competition is open to all local residents who have until midday Friday 25th October to enter their four images into the competition. Calendars will than be available from the St Wilfrid’s Hospice charity shop Poleagte along with other Polegate shops from late November. Images can be sent along with the image title and your contact details to the Polegate Town Council, 49 High Street,Polegate.

For more information visit click here or email Dan Dunbar dan.dunbar05@gmail.com

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2013

Pictures from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. More images can been seen on flickr.

I talk to Arts Award Voice...

I talk to Arts Award Voice the new youth platform for young people doing their Arts Award, about my experience producing the award winning documentary What Happens When You Call 999.  

To read the article click here

To watch the film click here 

Arts Award Voice

 

Arts Award Voice is a new youth platform, which was recently created. It is a magazine website, run for young people by young people, which helps young people make the most of doing their Arts Award. 

http://www.artsawardvoice.com/ 

Arts Award Voice features a few articles and features talking about my work including my experiences producing the award winning documentary What Happens When You Call 999. 

To read the articles click here. 

Polegate Calendar raises over £1,500 for St Wilfrid’s Hospice.

Dan Dunbar has once again presented a cheque to St Wilfrid’s Hospice, this year he has raised £1,520 through the sale of his popular Polegate and Village calendar.  This is the third year running that Dan has organised the photography competition.  Dan asks for local people to enter photographs of their favourite local sites, which Dan then reproduces them into a calendar  sponsored by local businesses.


Dan Dunbar said, “Polegate and local residents have been very supportive in making the calendar a continuing success for a third 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 to those who have been selling the calendars in local shops” Dan also added he would like local people to start thinking about images for the 2014 calendar.  

Chris Clark, Events Administrator at St Wilfrid’s said “We are extremely grateful for Dan’s continued support and for all his hard work in producing this calendar.  The support of our local community is particularly important to us in 2013 with our new Hospice nearing completion and the celebrations for our 30th birthday.  Our thanks go to Dan and everyone who has supported him by either buying or selling this year’s calendar”

Dan Dunbar and Chris Clark, Events Administrator at St Wilfrid’s Hospice

Picture: Nathan Dunbar

Polegate’s Dickensian Christmas, with the Turning on of the Christmas Tree Lights by David Dimbleby.

Father Christmas Arrives By Train

The Long Man Morris Dancers

Polegate Community Singers

The Kingfisher Scout Band

David Dimbleby

“Best Dressed Victorian” - Judged David Dimbleby

Turning on of Christmas Tree Lights by David Dimbleby

Polegate’s Dickensian Christmas. In association with Polegate Town Council, with the Turning on of the  Christmas Tree Lights by David Dimbleby.

More images can been seen on flickr.

Polegate Remembrance Day 2012

Pictures from Polegate Remembrance Day 2012. More images can been seen on flickr.

Polegate Photography Calendar goes on sale

The Polegate and Village life photography calendar showcase images of Polegate, Wannock and Alfriston, In aid of St Wilfrid's Hospice is now on sale. The charity calendar will be sold at £5, with proceeds going directly to St Wilfrid's Hospice, which are available from: Withers DIY, Archer and partners, Streetons News, St Wilfrid's Hospice Charity shop and the Hair shop Polegate.

Organiser Dan Dunbar said “ This years calendar has been very well supported, with the quality of images very high, I have a very good product going on sale. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved for their support especially my sponsors who have made the calendar possible.

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

Click on the image for the weekend's photos

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.