Oct 2019 The White Crow – MATINEE Saturday 26 October 2019 at 2:30 pm Nov 2019 Woman at War Friday 01 November 2019 at 7:30 pm NT Live – Hansard Thursday 07 November 2019 at 7:00 pm On the Basis of Sex Friday 15 November 2019 at 7:30 pm NT […]
Travel shop in Seaford re-opens
The Thomas Cook shop in Place Lane Seaford has re-opened albeit with new owners. We sadly reported the closure of the store when Thomas Cook went into administration but since Hays Travel bought the stores from the Administrator many will re-open and the ex Thomas Cook staff will retain their […]
Shopping delights and festive fun at the South of England Showground’s Winter Fair
The South of England Agricultural Society is delighted to announce that its Winter Fair weekend will return to the South of England Showground in Ardingly, West Sussex, this November. Running from 9am – 5pm on Saturday 23rd and 9am – 4pm on Sunday 24th November, the Winter Fair will be […]
Special service at St. Peter’s church Seaford
A special service will be held at St Peter’s Church in Belgrave Road, Seaford. The service celebrates All Souls Day which dates back to the 10th century, and is a day for remembering not only the family and friends, but also those who have died. All are invited to this […]
Shop around for best energy deal this winter
RESIDENTS are being urged to keep costs down this winter by considering a switch to a council-supported energy supplier. With energy usage increasing during the colder months, Your Energy Sussex could help households save money by offering a 24-month tariff that fixes prices for two winters. The not-for-profit company offers […]
December Drink Drug Drive Campaign – Operation Dragonfly.
December the 1st will see the police yearly operation to educate, combat and raise awareness of the dangers of drink and or drug-driving this festive season – Last year a total of 240 drivers were arrested in Sussex during the December month long campaign. Each year local teams take to […]
Update on Significant Planned Road Works on the M23
Update on Significant Planned Road Works on the M23 The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. Attached below is a map which may help you to pinpoint the location of these works. Monday Monday 21 to Thursday 24 October 21:00 to 05:00 Full closure from J8 […]
Corelli Ensemble – Concert Sunday 27th October 2019 at 4.00pm
Corelli Concerto Grosso Op 6 no.12 Songs by Bach, Butterworth/Hughes, Strauss, Manning and Offenbach performed by Dame Felicity Lott -soprano and Paul Austin Kelly – tenor To be held at SEAFORD BAPTIST CHURCH, Belgrave Road, Seaford BN25 2EE Tickets in advance online at:-corelliensemble.co.uk Also in advance £12.00 from the Seaford Tourist […]
Rail replacement Lewes to Seaford coming up soon.
The train will become a bus again on Monday 28th October to Thursday 31st October and again on Monday 4th November, Wednesday 6th November and Thursday 6th November between Lewes and Seaford affecting the stations at Southease, Newhaven and Seaford areas. Extra time should be allowed for all journeys This […]
MP for Lewes Maria Caulfield has called for a parliamentary debate on short formation trains between Lewes and London.
The trains, which originate in Eastbourne, are only four carriages long, meaning that people are left standing the entire journey of around an hour and a half, if they are able to get on at all, said the MP. Putting four-carriage trains on during peak hours on a commuter route […]
Seaford Bonfire Night 2019
The fabulous Seaford Bonfire Night will be on the 19th October 2019. The procession will start at the White Lion, Claremont Road in Seaford at 7:15 PM and will go through the town to the War Memorial. The procession will end at the Martello Fields for the lighting of the […]
Retired pilot pens new book for aviation enthusiasts around the world – 20 West: A journey through six decades of turbulent change within avi
“A delightful read tracking the journey of a young man devouring his exciting pathway through the changing world of aviation. Enchanting!” Ian Taylor, Chief Executive, Line Up Aviation “20 West should be on the must-read list for anyone aspiring to a career in aviation” Max Tams, Private Pilot […]
Seaford Bonfire Society Procession
Saturday – 19 October 2019 Time: 19:00 – 21:00 Seaford Bonfire Society Procession Night Nigel Chorley & Clive Mellor This years bonfire procession broadcast starts at 6pm with two hours of live coverage from 7pm on 96.3fm and via the internet at www.seahavenfm.radio. Tune in to hear the evening live […]
Foodbank Awareness Day Tues 29th October at Denton Island Community Centre, Newhaven
Newhaven SCDA’s Family Learning, Foodbank, Advice Hub and Health & Wellbeing teams have joined forces to put on Foodbank Awareness Day, coming up on Tues 29th October. The event will give a behind-the-scenes look at the Newhaven foodbank for the local community, along with facts, figures and generic case studies […]
Anti Slavery Day
Today, Friday 18 October, is Anti-Slavery day and Sussex Police is showing support and continuing commitment for stopping all forms of slavery, human trafficking and exploitation. It reminds us to take a closer look in our communities for this hidden crime. Building on our previous external campaign in January which […]
Society announces 2019 student assignment winner
The South of England Agricultural Society is delighted to announce that four students – Ben Willdig from Hampshire, Jo Owens and Clare Peffers from Surrey, and Lesley Shipway from Sussex – have been selected as its 2019 Student Assignment Competition winners. Open to anyone studying at land-based colleges in the […]
Sprat & Winkle Run Winkle Island, Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings, East Sussex
The Sprat & Winkle Run from Sevenoaks attracts around 70 different commercial vehicles. Best viewed between 11.00am to 4.00pm. The event is named the Sprat & Winkle Run because the finish is at The Stade, Winkle Island, so we send a load of Sprats to catch the Winkle!
Spot the signs and join the fight against modern slavery
THE PUBLIC is being urged to take a stand against exploitation by calling out modern slavery. With reports of individuals in East Sussex being exploited and abused increasing, East Sussex County Council is urging people to look out of the signs and join the fight. The call is being made […]
Seaford Music Society – Sunday 20th October 2019
The Divertimenti Ensemble will be performing at St. Leonards Church, Church Street, BN25 at 3.00pm. Doors will open 2.30pm. This Concert will feature Divertimenti, a newly-commissioned work by the internationally-acclaimed, Brighton-based composer, Sally Beamish, and Mendelssohn’s Octet in E Flat Major, Opus 20. The other works being performed will be Mozart’s Fantasia […]
2019 Seaford Model Railway Show – Saturday 26th October
As on the poster this will be held at Seaford Baptist Church in Belgrave Road, Seaford. There will be plenty to see with many working models. Entry is £ 4.00 for adults and £ 1.00 for children and runs between 10.00am – 5.00pm.
East Dean Village Market – Apple and Food Fest
The poster says it all so on Wednesday 30th October this will be a place to visit, seems to be a great amount of food to try and buy and lots going on.
Tonight Local Cinema
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is tonight’s showing at the Barn Community Theatre
Art for hearts – National charity Heart Research UK raises over £37,000 with art-inspired fundraiser
National charity Heart Research UK has raised £37.500 with their ‘anonymous heART project’, auctioning unique anonymous artworks by a host of celebrities, artists and designers. Over 450 pieces of original A5 artwork created by huge names including Robert Smith (The Cure), Alan Titchmarsh MBE, Zoë Wanamaker CBE, Keith Lemon, Ralph […]
THE NEWLANDS DEVELOPMENT
Lewes District Council’s Planning Applications Committee will be considering the two current applications submitted by Bellway Homes for residential development of the Newlands School site at a meeting at the Downs Leisure Centre on 30th October 2019 commencing at 5.00 p.m. Lewes District Council has acknowledged the level of public interest […]
Jacobs Steel’s birthday ball raises more than £9,000 for Sussex charity
A Worthing-based estate agency chain celebrated its 35th birthday by hosting a black-tie ball to raise vital funds for Coastal West Sussex Mind. The sold-out event – hosted by at the Worthing Dome – featured a three-course dinner, an auction, a raffle and a live band, which collectively raised […]
Kempton House Day Centre -Bonfire afternoon
Kempton House is in Cavell Avenue Peacehaven and will be having an afternoon of fun with hot food, music and a raffle on 2nd November from 2.30 pm to 6.00pm. Tickets are £ 5.00 per adult and £ 2.50 for a child under 12. All money raised will go towards […]
Update on Significant Planned Road Works on the M23
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. Attached is a map which may help you to pinpoint the location of these works. Monday 14 to Friday 18 October 21:00 to 05:00 Full closure from J10 to J8 + slips J10 and J9 Northbound Diversion for […]
MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE ATTACK – Friday 12th October
This is the latest statement from Assistant Chief Constable Russ Jackson, Greater Manchester Police, regarding the incident. At 11.15 am this morning a man entered the Arndale Shopping Centre in Manchester City Centre. He was armed with a large knife and as he entered Exchange Court, he began lunging and […]
Lunchtime concert – St Leonards Church Seaford
At one pm to-day , Saturday 12th October Gedymin Grubba, international concert organist will be performing in the Church. Performances last for about an hour and is a free event with a voluntary retiring collection to help to support these events
Scam Talk Seaford
PCSO Turvey was joined by NatWest community bankers this week in Morrisons Seaford, offering support and advice on recent scams, and local frauds. Together they spoke to shoppers offering first-hand experience and advice on keeping them, and those around them safe. It’s very important to keep up to date with […]
A Peacehaven man is starting a prison sentence over a series of frauds netting some £60,000 after a co-ordinated investigation by police teams from across Sussex. Fahad Javaid, 31, of Foxhill, Peacehaven, appeared at Lewes Crown Court on Tuesday (1 October) and was sentenced to four years and four months […]
Peacehaven Bingo Night
Another event not to miss at the Meridian Centre Peacehaven. Further information is available from the Peacehaven office 01273 585493 or just turn up on the night.
ONE of the biggest tag-team matches ever staged in Peacehaven is set to hit the Meridian Centre on October 26.
The bout, on a huge Saturday night Wrestling Spectacular in aid of the Mayor of Peacehaven’s charities, will feature four giants of the ring, all new faces to fans of the Meridian shows, in a super-heavyweight clash that is certain to rock the arena. They include the first Estonian wrestler […]
The music of Fleetwood Mac Live – Friday 25th October, 7.30pm at St Leonards Church Hall
Featuring the voices of Chantelle Duncan and Jane Reeves this show pays tribute to the best of Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, Rhiannon,Tango in the Night and more. There will be a full bar and tickets are available from www.usandthempresents.com/gigs
Get hands-on with Christmas crafts at the South of England Showground’s Winter Fair
Those looking to create the ultimate handmade Christmas this year need look no further than The South of England Agricultural Society’s Winter Fair. 2019’s programme now features two new workshops, so visitors can wow their friends with their creative skills over the festive period. Running on Saturday 23rd and Sunday […]
Don’t forget Peacehaven Mayor’s curry night on Saturday
A lively event with curry or shepherds pie thrown in all for £ 8.00. Last remaining tickets on 01273 585493. Should be fun!
Moulsecoomb parents deliver more than 1000 postcards to the Department for Education
On Wednesday 9th October, parent campaigners fighting to stop Moulsecoomb Primary School from being forced by the Government to become an academy, took their campaign to the doorstep of the Department for Education (DfE). Given a warm send off at Brighton station by Lloyd Russell-Moyle MP and Councillors Kate Knight […]
Be #deeraware and stay safe on rural roads MOTORISTS in East Sussex are being urged to be ‘deer aware’ to avoid colliding with the creatures on rural roads. Every year there are an estimated 74,000 deer-related traffic collisions in the UK, with the risk of encountering the animals on the […]
PETS, TECH AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT INFLUENCING TRAVEL TRENDS FOR 2020
OVER HALF OF TRAVELLERS WOULD OPT FOR A LESSER KNOWN DESTINATION IF IT REDUCED THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT TWO IN FIVE WOULD CHOOSE DESTINATIONS BASED ON WHETHER THEY ARE PET FRIENDLY THREE IN FIVE WANT TECHNOLOGY TO FIND THEM ‘WILDCARD’ OPTIONS As we enter not just a new year but a […]
THE PRICE YOU PAY FOR A CHILL OUT DAY
THE PRICE YOU PAY FOR A CHILL OUT DAY Long gone are the days of a nine to five, especially if you’re a working parent. The working week is on average 11.5 hours longer for working parents, according to new research by Churchill, who are spending this added time cleaning, […]
Thousands turn out to enjoy agricultural charity’s Autumn Show & Game Fair
Last weekend over 13,000 people turned out to support The South of England Agricultural Society’s Autumn Show & Game Fair at the South of England Showground in Ardingly, West Sussex. The show was organised as part of the Society’s charitable remit to showcase and celebrate agriculture and countryside pursuits. Any […]
New services for East Sussex’s unpaid carers
CARERS across East Sussex can find all the support, advice and information they need in one place thanks to a new agreement. Care for the Carers has been chosen to continue providing a Carers Centre after East Sussex County Council and the local NHS recommissioned services. The charity will develop […]
Council’s carbon reduction pledge put to vote.
COUNCILLORS in East Sussex are being asked to declare a ‘climate emergency’ and back a pledge to achieve carbon neutral status by 2050 at the latest. East Sussex County Council members are recommended to back a cross-party motion committing it to formulating an action plan to meet the target by […]
Changes to early help services given the go ahead
CHANGES to the way support is offered to the most vulnerable families and young people in the county have been approved. Cllr Sylvia Tidy, East Sussex County Council’s lead member for children and families approved the revised Early Help Strategy following a public consultation on plans to focus limited resources […]
£1BN a year could be untapped through charitable micro-donations
If every UK card holder gave just 35p a week via Pennies, £1bn in new untapped income could be raised for UK charities each year Over half of people are happier to give now-and-then in small donations rather than regular donations (56%) Almost three quarters (74%) believe businesses have a […]
NEW POLLING STATION FOR CRADLE HILL!
Seaford Town Council has been working alongside Lewes District Council to install a new temporary polling station at The Ridings open space just off Lexden Road in Seaford whenever there is an election. The portacabin will be installed at The Ridings for each election and removed thereafter. The picture shows […]
Grab some art and help some hearts – Heart Research UK launch art inspired fundraising campaign where YOU can bag a piece of original celebrity art
National charity Heart Research UK have launched the ‘anonymous heART project’ 2019, an online fundraising campaign that will see hundreds of anonymous one-of-a-kind masterpieces created by huge names from the worlds of art and entertainment, available for anyone to bid on. Alan Titchmarsh, Robert Smith (The Cure), Zoë Wanamaker CBE, […]