Op Blitz was assigned to Lewes town and the surrounding Northern villages Friday evening, staffed by PC Hall and PC Holt from Lewes Prevention Team. They were later joined by PCSO Willson, and the team are pleased to report that no calls were received from residents on the Blitz phone […]
English Wine Centre to hold tribute night.
The English wine Centre in Alfriston ( next to Drusilla’s) are holding an Abba tribute night with a Barbeque. Should be a great evening and everyone will be singing along. 07483 300907 for more information and tickets
MAGICIAN COMES TO TOWN
Sam Jones brings his specialist Magic show to Newhaven Social Club at 3.30pm on Saturday 7th September. Do go as all proceeds go to the Newhaven Lifeboat- and it will be a fun show!
Meet the tobacco sniffer dogs at public events
PEOPLE in Eastbourne and Hailsham are being offered the chance to meet the four-legged sleuths sniffing out illegal tobacco sales in the area. The tobacco detection dogs will be showing off their skills at public roadshow events hosted by East Sussex Trading Standards being held all next week. (W/C SEP […]
Last chance for Healthy Heart projects in the Meridian region to get up to £10,000 healthy heart funding
Community groups in the Meridian region have just two weeks left to apply for a regional grant of up to £10,000 to help local people look after their hearts. National charity Heart Research UK is urging groups to submit applications for the Heart Research UK and Subway® Healthy Heart Grant […]
Anti-litter road signs remind drivers of needless expense
Roadside signs have been installed around the district urging people not to litter and make sure all their rubbish is taken home. Lewes District Council is highlighting the cost of picking up litter and street cleansing across the district, which amounts to £800,000 annually. Councillor Julie Carr, Cabinet Member for […]
CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS EIGHT GIVING OUT THEIR PERSONAL DETAILS TO PEOPLE THEY MEET ONLINE
Children shared their mobile number and home address with people they met online Less than two thirds of parents check who their children are talking to on social media O2 and NSPCC relaunch their Net Aware site to help parents better understand the apps, sites and games their children are […]
Seaford Little Theatre
The Theatre’s next production is ” A Little Bit of Vaudeville” on Friday 30th August and Saturday 31st August at 7.45 pm with a Matinee on Saturday at 2.30pm. All tickets £ 6.00 each from Redgold Opticians, 32 Broad Street, Seaford
Celeb Footie comes to Town
with a host of famous faces. The celeb team managed by Big Brother winner 2016 Jason Burrill, includes DJ Pied Piper, Britain’s got Talent runner up Wayne Woodward, Masterchef and Professionals contestant Andi Walker and others whose names are being kept secret. The event will be held on Sunday September […]
Museum’s bridge gains “Highly Commended” Architectural award
Seaford Museum was highly commended for it’s accessibility improvements to the Martello Tower in the Public and Community Award section of the Sussex Heritage Trust Awards 2019. This bridge and the new lift have now made the Museum accessible to all so no excuse not to visit.
Martello Rotary adopt Seaford Station
Under Southern Rail “Adopt a Station” scheme Martello Rotary Seaford will support the installation of planters and info boards on the station platform. A great introduction to all rail passengers as they arrive in Seaford.
Tennis Court Refurbishment at the Salts!
Seaford Town Council is pleased to announce that a refurbishment program has commenced on the first two tennis courts at the Salts Recreation Ground next to the Salts Café in Seaford! The courts have benefited from weeding, cutting back of vegetation, and an extensive sweep of the court surface to […]
Update on Last Weekend Operations.
Concerns over crime and anti-social behaviour in Newhaven have prompted the launch of a multi-agency team to tackle the issues involved. Organised by Lewes district Police Inspector Ed Ripley, and supported by other professionals, the problem-solving pilot scheme went live during the first weekend of August. The team, made up […]
East Sussex celebrates rise in GCSE achievement
East Sussex students were celebrating GCSE success today with improved results across the county. Average grades were up on 2018 across the full range of headline measures. And there was a particularly strong performance in English and Maths where the proportion of students getting higher grades (9-4) rose from 62 […]
Peacehaven Community School set to join Swale against the wishes of parents and staff
Following a long running campaign by parents and staff to oppose the conversion of Peacehaven Community School (PCS) to an academy, which included 10 days of industrial action by members of the National Education Union (NEU), PCS is now set to join the Swale Academies Trust on 1st September 2019. Staff […]
Seahaven Beer and Music Festival
Don’t forget this Festival to be held on Seaford Salts over the Bank Holiday weekend, Friday 23rd evening to Sunday ten pm. A picture of events showing the variety – but apologies for poor quality. Updates:- Saturday afternoon family fun day is sold out. Tickets for other events are available […]
Sat 24th – Mon 26th Aug 2019 Hellingly Festival of Transport
Start: 26th August 2017 9:00 am End: 28th August 2017 5:00 pm Broad Farm, Hellingly, East Sussex BN27 4DSAdult £10.00 Senior £7.00 Children £2.00 Under 5s Free This family show with a transport theme is now in its 42nd year and prides itself on a friendly welcome. August 26, 27 […]
Art Is Around Every Corner This Bank Holiday Weekend
Following the stunning first weekend of Artwave, the inspiring journey continues into the bank holiday. Taking place over three weekends from 17 August to 1 September, thousands of people will follow the trail of 140 free exhibitions across Lewes, Seaford, Newhaven and the surrounding villages. Exhibitions are being held everywhere from […]
Autumn Show & Game Fair at the South of England Showground this October
On Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October 2019 the ever-popular Autumn Show & Game Fair will return to the iconic South of England Showground in Ardingly, West Sussex. Offering the perfect autumnal day out for all ages, with children under 16 offered entry free of charge*, the show will feature […]
Bargain Hunt star to value home treasures in aid of NSPCC at historic venue
BBC auctioneer Rupert Toovey will evaluate home ‘treasures’ at Arundel Town Hall · Residents of a market town will be dusting off their heirlooms this September as a familiar face of daytime television makes a one-off appearance for charity. BBC’s Bargain Hunt auctioneer Rupert Toovey will be offering evaluations […]
Care for the Carers Chief Executive, Jennifer Twist, cycles from East Sussex to Paris in aid of unpaid carers
She will be setting off from her home in Bexhill on Saturday 24th August and cycling across East Sussex to Newhaven to catch the ferry to France. She will cycle over one hundred miles across France, arriving in the French capital on Monday 26th August.
Community Speedwatch Lewes District
Following concerns from residents in across the district, in particular areas of the Nevill estate in Lewes, and areas of Newhaven, local residents have successfully set up a new Speedwatch Community group within these locations. Officers went along to meet the volunteers and assist them in conducting speed checks across […]
Update On Significant Planned Road Works On The M23 and M20
M23 plans for September The contractors, Kier, have had a lot of comments regarding signage on the M23, both static signage through the works area and on the diversion route. They understand that signage can be a problem and sometimes when travelling at 50 mph this can be missed or […]
ISLE Be There For You
Nearly Half of Brits have never visited any of the British Isles outside of mainland England Over half (58%) of Brits couldn’t point to the Isle of Wight on a map despite it being the UKs most visited islands Two in five (40%) think there are less than ten British […]
Team work creates new garden space for respite service
A NEW garden has been designed to promote wellbeing for guests who will be staying at a respite service for adults with learning disabilities. Created using recycled or locally-sourced material, the garden at Grangemead Respite Service, in Hailsham, has undergone a complete renovation over the past 12 months and is […]
THE GREEN SHOW IS IN SEAFORD!SOUTH HILL BARN
Seaford Town Council is delighted to announce that The Green Show is in town from 15th-18th& 22nd-25th August, at South Hill Barn, located at the top of Seaford Head on the Nature Reserve. SCIP, Seaford Contemporary Illustrators and Printmakers are the master minds behind The Green Show, which is a […]
Has University become the default option?
With A-Level results day now behind us, thousands of students are busy thinking about their next move. New research from AVADO has found that, ahead of receiving their results, around three quarters of school leavers planned on going to University; more than those who planned on getting a job, doing […]
Fun and Games!
In addition to the brightly painted West View beach huts, Seaford’s promenade now has the addition of a colourful Rainbow Pad, also located close to Frankie’s Beach Café. The Rainbow Pad is an exercise and play space for children (and adults …) situated on what was once the top of […]
Now started – Eastbourne Airbourne
The four day Eastbourne Airshow has now started and runs until Sunday 18th August 2019. The packed flying programme usually starts at about 12:00pm each day and ends around 5pm. However just because the flying finishes at around 5pm, don’t leave the show then as there is still lots to […]
Newhaven Lifeboat Week
Do support your local Lifeboat with all these events
The Salts Seaford -what’s new
Besides the new Skatepark- see previous article; a Water Refill Station will be installed by the Skatepark imminently. A mini refurbishment of the tennis courts will take place shortly to improve the playing surface. in 2020 the Tpwn Council intends to fully refurbish the tennis courts to include an access […]
Seaford Skatepark
The new Seaford skatepark on the Seaford Salts has been up and running since 27th July and floodlights will be installed in October. A free event has been organised for Saturday 17th August from 12 noon – 3.00pm. All are welcome to take part in celebrating the skatepark opening, competitions […]
Seahaven Beer and Music festival
A new 3 day festival coming to the lovely town of Seaford. Seahaven Beer and Music Festival brings you the very best local music over three days, accompanied by the best local beers This is a brand new event for Seaford taking place in the Salts Recreation Ground over the […]
On this day August 14th
1967 (52 Years ago) UK Marine Broadcasting Offences Act declares participation in offshore pirate radio illegal. Of the four remaining stations Radio Scotland from the former lightship L.V. Comet and Wonderful Radio London which came from the MV Galaxy, closed down that day. Radio Caroline North from the Fredericia and […]
Seahaven Para Games returns for its eighth year
Celebrating its eighth year, the Seahaven Para Games returned to Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford last Sunday (11 August 2019). Organised by Wave Leisure Trust (Wave) and local community partners the event welcomed over 50 participants to take part in a series of adapted sporting challenges, including handcycling, adapted tennis, sensory […]
Newhaven Festival
Date: (Starts) Saturday 17 August 2019 – Sunday 01 September 2019 Time: 11:00am – 6:00pmWhere: Various locations Town: Newhaven Email:newhavenfestival.sussex@gmail.comPhone: 07799 238 868 Newhaven Festival is a two-week celebration of arts and culture throughout the town, including walks, talks, exhibitions, workshops and Artwave open houses. Starting with a festival launch […]
Sussex listeners say goodbye at ‘An evening with Tom, Nicola and Jack’
One hundred members of the public came together in Brighton for an evening of stories, laughter and fun, with former Heart Breakfast presenters, Tom, Nicola and Jack. Accompanied by producer Brian Noon, Sussex’s favourite radio trio held an open and animated question and answer session at the award winning […]
‘Shameless’ blue badge fraudster claimed to be dead dad
A MOTORIST who masqueraded as his dead father so he and his wife could fraudulently use his disabled blue badge has been handed a community penalty. Kenneth Hinton sent a string of letters and emails claiming his late father was still alive and even resorted to forging the dead man’s […]
£10,000 grant available for Healthy Heart projects for communities in the Meridian region
Community groups across the Meridian region that help local people look after their hearts can now apply for a regional grant up to £10,000, thanks to national charity Heart Research UK and the Subway® brand. The Heart Research UK and Subway® Healthy Heart Grant is available for new and innovative […]
Why one Sussex woman can’t get enough of volunteering for the NSPCC’s Schools Service ·
The NSPCC is searching for people in Sussex to help deliver the Speak out Stay Safe programme, helping a generation of children stay safe from abuse. One volunteer says her role gives her a great sense of pride and satisfaction Children in Sussex need more volunteers to help educate them […]
Surface dressing programme to ‘pothole-proof’ county roads
ROADS across East Sussex will receive a summer makeover to extend their life and help stop potholes forming. Over two weeks, surface dressing will be carried out on 29 miles of county roads – the equivalent of the distance from Lewes to Hastings. The process, in which roads are coated […]
Catch The Wave This Weekend!
Starting this weekend, Artwave showcases and celebrates the wealth of creative talent in this vibrant part of Sussex. Taking place over three weekends from 17 August to 1 September, you can follow the trail of 140 free exhibitions across Lewes, Seaford, Newhaven and the surrounding villages. Exhibitions will be held […]
CHILDLINE HELPS RISING NUMBER OF SUSSEX TEENAGERS WITH EXAM RESULT FEARS
1,414 counselling sessions delivered to children and teenagers in 2018/19 – increasing by more than 50% since 2014/15 A fifth of these took place in August as young people receive their A-Level and GCSE results A growing number of young people are turning to Childline, deeply worried about exam results. […]
Jason McAteer- Sport is Integral to Better Mental Health in Men
With the Premier League kicking off this season new research highlights the vital role sport plays in supporting men with their mental health struggles Football is more than just a game they say, and new research released as the new Premier League season kicks off, suggests that the ‘beautiful game’, […]
Reminder – FREE bike and scooter marking event for youngsters / bike riders
Lewes Prevention Officers and staff from Sussex Safer Roads Partnership will be at the Shakespeare Hall in Newhaven, in the recreation ground at the bottom of Fort Road next Thursday the 22nd August from 12 pm untill 4 pm, offering a FREE bike registration and marking event for pedal cycle and […]
Multi-agency team created to address community issues in Newhaven
Concerns over crime and anti-social behaviour in Newhaven have prompted the launch of a multi-agency team to tackle the issues involved. Organised by Lewes district police commander Inspector Ed Ripley and supported by other professionals, the problem-solving pilot scheme went live this week. Working out of Saxon House, Newhaven, the […]
IT’S THE HOLIDAY SEASON
The month of August is traditionally the silly season for news and not much happening because everyone is away. So let’s make our own news. If you have a silly pic send it to us and we can put it on the local news. Just for a couple of weeks […]