West Station Clock – The Official Restart
You’ll be delighted to hear the restoration is on schedule and that the clock will be restarted as planned on Sussex Day, Saturday 16th June, at 3pm!
Here’s a short video showing some of the inner workings of the clock:
Programme
Outside (weather permitting)
2.45: Classic cars arrive from the De La Warr Pavilion with our Gold Patrons
2.50: Welcome from Raymond Konyn, Chairman of Bexhill Heritage
2.55: Speech by the Mayor of Bexhill, Councillor Abul Azad
3.00: Clock restarted by Simon Allen, Projects Coordinator, Bexhill Heritage
Inside the Station House pub and restaurant
3.10: Sussex By the Sea, an arrangement by the Bexhill Harmony ladies choir
3.20: Introducing the clock menders and others who made the project possible, by Steve Johnson, Treasurer and Trustee, Bexhill Heritage
3.25: A special poem dedicated to the West Station clock read by Claire Baldry
3.30: Drinks and snacks at the bar or buffet for guests and those with advance bookings
3.45: Presentation of commemorative certificates by Raymond Konyn, Chairman of Bexhill Heritage
Everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing you on Sussex Day.