Local News From Eastbourne Newhaven Peacehaven Polegate and Seaford
The new Mayor of Eastbourne is encouraging people to put their best foot forward in aid of his three chosen charities. Councillor Pat Rodohan’s first fundraising event in office will be the Mayor’s Charity Seafront Walk on Sunday, July 18, from 2pm when he will stride out from Fisherman’s Green […]
Survey reveals astonishing story of UK’s big-hearted key workers on Public Service Day 72% of public sector workers have done volunteer work outside of their role in the last year to help people or services during the pandemic Nearly a third (32%) of NHS workers surveyed have been looking forward […]
Norman Cook encourages community to ‘Chip in’ to support Martlets on National Fish and Chip Day Martlets Ambassador, international DJ and Brighton local, Norman Cook is supporting Martlets as they launch their first ‘Chip in for Martlets’ campaign on National Fish and Chip Day on Friday 4 June 2021. Norman is asking people […]
An innovative idea born out of the Coronavirus restrictions is helping bring local children into the centre of worship at a Seaford church. The Church of St Peter the Apostle in East Blatchington had always had a children’s play area at the back of the church so the younger members […]
The former Mayor of Eastbourne raised £15,500 for jobseekers’ charity People Matter during his two terms in office despite Covid-19 preventing fundraising events being held in the second year. Councillor Steve Wallis, who handed over to new Mayor Pat Rodohan last week, presented his chosen charity with a cheque at […]
A volunteer-led organisation that supports families, parents and children across East Sussex struggling with their mental health has been granted charitable status. This will allow Eastbourne-based Holding Space to increase its profile amongst all sectors of the local community in a way that will attract interest and reach potential clients […]
Here is something that definately should be news, from Samantha Hart’ who wishes to share with us about a special cause; do read what she can tell us:- “I represent YMCA DownsLink Group, we are the largest youth based charity in Surrey and Sussex. Since the pandemic began, we have […]
This May, Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) is inviting dog lovers across the South East to take part in the Hound Hike 100 to help the life-saving charity raise vital funds. The event encourages participants to walk a total of 100 kilometres with their canine companions in the 31 days of […]
Seaford Town Council is looking to utilise the Martello Field (west) as additional car parking space temporarily during the busy summertime weekends in 2021, while also providing local charities / community groups with the opportunity to promote their work and raise funds while doing so. The Martello Field (west) will […]
As a new pot of funding opens for applications, co-operative colleagues in Sussex are celebrating their successful store fundraising in 2020. A total of £12,925 was raised last year at The Co-operative Food stores in Sussex thanks to the support from customers and local residents. To show Southern Co-op’s appreciation […]
Santa-style runners have raised £195 for the Mayor of Eastbourne’s charity of the year which supports jobseekers.The Eastbourne Santa Fun Run saw people of all ages in Santa outfits run any distance they chose, along any route and at any time on 20 December 2020, while adhering to the social […]
The Mayor of Eastbourne has awarded £500 to a popular bowls tournament that has brought competitors to the town from across the UK for nearly a century. Eastbourne Open Bowls Tournament first ran in 1924 and last year was the first time it was cancelled other than during the Second […]
With less people able to attend funerals in person in 2020, more donations than ever were made online in memory of loved ones in Sussex, according to figures from a regional co-operative. A total of £62,231 was gifted from 1,501 donations via a free online memorials feature offered by Southern […]
This January, Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) is inviting members of the public to join their Run 31 challenge, which encourages people to run a total of 31 miles across the 31 days of January to get fit, have fun and to help raise vital funds for the life-saving charity. Timed […]
Hove based Louis Seaman, 14, Joe Sales, 13, and Billy James, 13, have today been able to complete their Chief Scouts Gold Award by packing up Christmas shoeboxes at Tonbridge charity warehouse. The three scouts from the Third Hove (St Leonard’s) Scout group needed to complete their award before moving […]
Robert Smith, of alternative rock band The Cure, has become a Patron for national charity Heart Research UK. Robert, who is the only continuous member of the legendary band that he co-founded in 1976, has announced his patronage after supporting the charity’s anonymous heART project for the last two years. […]
Seaford Young Mayor is thrilled to open a prize draw which will see the winner take home a voucher for a 7-course taster menu for two created by Masterchef: The Professionals winner, Steven Edwards This year has been very different for the Seaford Young Mayor, Chanel Pritchard to fundraise and […]
Locations across the region open today, ready to receive Christmas shoebox gifts lovingly packed up by residents throughout the national lockdown, this has all been made possible through Operation Christmas Child’s shoebox project. From today until Monday 14th December inclusive, many churches, businesses and organisations will collect shoeboxes ready to send […]
Christmas is going to feel very different this year, but with the news of up to three households permitted to mix over the five-day festive period, hopefully it will retain a small sense of normality. But for homeless and vulnerable people – struggling to stay warm, sheltered, and fed – […]
Conservative councillors in the Ratton, Sovereign and Meads wards of Eastbourne have donated more than £3,000 to charities and good causes through the devolved budget scheme. The Eastbourne Tree of Light, an annual Rotary event allowing people to remember loved ones at Christmas, has been given a £1,200 boost. The […]
Reaching out to make a difference Peacehaven Town Council has launched a new campaign ‘No child should go without’. The Christmas gift box appeal includes gifts for all age groups. Donations can be dropped off to Community House between 8.00am – 1.00pm Monday – Friday or a money donation would […]
Santa Claus is coming to town and this year he is swapping his sleigh for trainers with a brand new event, the virtual Eastbourne Santa Fun Run! Keen runners, joggers and walkers alike are encouraged to don their Santa suits on Sunday 20 December as part of this family friendly event, spreading Christmas cheer around Eastbourne and to […]
A leading youth charity is appealing to people to make a difference to the lives of local people who need it the most. The Youth Hostels Association (YHA) has launched a Christmas raffle with all proceeds going towards its Project90 appeal. The money raised will fund respite breaks for young carers, key […]
National charity Heart Research UK have launched the ‘anonymous heART project’ 2020, 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, go under eBay’s virtual hammer to raise money for life-saving research. Robert Smith (The Cure), […]
Peacehaven Coastal Branch of Guide Dogs is a group of volunteers who organize and attend events in the Peacehaven area to raise funds for Guide Dogs, charity 209617. The Group’s Co-Ordinator is Mick Etheridge, (63), a Guide Dog user. On the 17th October 2020, Mick will be leaving his guide dog, […]
Town Council’s Young Mayor, Chanel Pritchard completes a challenging 30-mile bike ride in aid of her chosen charity, Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex. On Saturday26th September2020, the Young Mayor of Seaford, Chanel Pritchard took part in a sponsored cycle challenge with the Deputy Young Mayor, James Jenkins in aid of […]
Cancer nurse and MP for Lewes Maria Caulfield has today raised a mug in support of Macmillan’s Coffee Morning and is encouraging her constituents to do the same. Now in its 30th year, the charity fundraiser usually sees millions of pounds donated every year to help support people affected by cancer. […]
An epic attempt to cycle up (and down) Firle Beacon 70 times and match the height of Mount Everest gets underway on Sunday September 20. Eoghan McHugh aims to raise £10k for Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) and raise the profile of their ongoing campaigns to protect national marine conservation and empower local communities to protect oceans, […]
Seaford and Newhaven MP has visited Seahaven Storehouse to thank them for their work, particularly during the Covid19 pandemic. The Seahaven Storehouse is a local food bank which supports families and individuals across the Seaford and Newhaven community by providing them with basic food items. They have seen their work […]
Maria Caulfield MP is urging residents in Seaford to support their local football club and local businesses by joining the new local community discount card scheme. The Seaford MP joined Seaford Town FC to launch the Community Card and handed out awards to players, alongside Seaford Town Mayor, Cllr Rodney […]
Here is some news from the Local Rotary concerning the Half Marathon and some alternative ideas:- “As runners you must all be missing the competitive races, the 10K’s, the half and full marathons. You must also be aware, that the absence of such races has resulted in an enormous loss […]
The Havens Community Hub, founded to help solve unmet community needs, delivered their first ‘Happy Boxes’, themed to celebrate National Cream Tea Day, on Friday 26th June to nearly fifty older people in the Havens Community (Saltdean to Seaford and the surrounding villages). Grateful recipients,as pictured,who have been isolated for […]
Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) today announces that it has raised more than £1m so far through its Coronavirus Emergency Appeal. This is just over a third of the total shortfall the charity was predicting due to the cancellation of major events and a decrease in fundraising income. The […]
Eastbourne Borough Council has awarded £60,000 to local good causes through its Small Grants Scheme this financial year. Among the charities and groups supported with grants of up to £5,000 are Culture Shift, People Matter, Holding Space, Age UK and Bourne Out. Councillor Alan Shuttleworth, Cabinet member for Direct Assistance […]
For many of us the last few months in lockdown have been incredibly difficult. While some have been running daily errands or doing food shops for poorly relatives or vulnerable people living close by, others have volunteered at food banks or checked in on elderly neighbours. For many, giving back […]
In these unprecedented times the Mayor of Seaford, Councillor Rodney Reed sets out how he would like to help to support local charities in Seaford and national charities which provide services directly in Seaford. It is usual for a Mayor of Seaford to nominate one or two local charities to […]
A leading charity is calling on people to make a difference to the lives of people who need it the most in East Sussex, by buying a ticket in its summer raffle. All money raised from the raffle will go towards the Youth Hostels Association’s Project90 appeal. The appeal, which aims […]
It gives us great pleasure to announce that The Mayor of Peacehaven, Cllr Claude Cheta, raised just over £12,000 in support of his charity work during his 2019/20 term of office. This means that £2,500 will be awarded to each of the following charities: • Chillax, Youth Centre – sited […]
Former ‘I’m A Celebrity’ Jungle King and well known actor, Christopher Biggins has pledged his support in a video to the Havens Community Hub campaign on the Crowdfunder platform – www.crowdfunder.co.uk/silverliningsBacked by East Sussex County Council ‘Projects That Matter’, donations are currently being doubled at no extra cost to the donor.During […]
Seahaven FM is sending a massive congratulations to Ryan Millns, who this morning at 7am became the first radio presenter ever to present on 24 Radio Stations In 24 Hours! He has currently raised over £1,400 for the NHS. You can still donate by clicking www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ Ryan-Millns What a Fantastic achievement! Well […]
Even during lockdown, for most of us, Sundays are a day of rest – putting our feet up, enjoying a classic film on the telly and taking time out from remote working and home schooling. But for the key workers on Britain’s frontline, Sunday is part and parcel of the […]
A special needs school in Seaford now has all the compost, flower pots and gardening tools it needs to repair their dilapidated vegetable beds, thanks to the generosity of a Sussex charity. St John’s, in Firle Road, is finding the current lockdown a struggle as most of its standard income […]
Seahaven Store house, nearly quadrupled the number of families it’s supporting since the covid19 lock down. The Storehouse began 8 years ago in 2012 and is now seeing unprecedented demand for their services. This is the same for all food banks, if you can help by leaving just one or […]
Eastbourne Borough Council and Lewes District Council are ramping up their community response. Thousands of food parcels are being prepared at a secret location. People who received a letter from the NHS because they are at high risk if they catch the Coronavirus and don’t have a support network of […]
About 30,000 homeless young people are still out on the streets, battling to survive COVID-19 on their own Some of these young people have mental health issues that make isolation as dangerous as the virus Many have no income or family networks to support them – in addition, worryingly, a proportion do not […]