There is so much going on this Christmas, but our worthy Prime Minister wishes that we enjoy it in the best way that we can, given the dire circumstances this year. To this end, I am escaping the newsdesk and once again joining up with the wonderful Roy Stannard to […]
Cradle Hill School’s festive donation
A Seaford school has welcomed the donation of a wonderful Christmas tree from a local family-firm. The festive tree took pride of place at Cradle Hill School as part of the season’s celebrations. Headteacher Andrea Keith is pictured receiving the tree from Darren Clift, a director at Paradise Park garden […]
Mayor of Seaford’s Christmas Update
Winners – Foam and FabricPictured L to R Gerri Ori Chamber of Commerce, Dawn Monk and Denise Colvin Foam and Fabric, The Mayor Despite the cancellation of the popular Seaford Christmas Magic event, due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Mayor of Seaford, Cllr Rodney Reed has been busily bringing festive cheer […]
SUSSEX OPENS DROP-OFF SITES FOR CHRISTMAS SHOEBOX PROJECT
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 […]
Police set to launch Christmas crackdown on drink and drug-drivers
A Christmas crackdown on drink and drug-drivers launches today (1 December), as police strive to protect the public and deal robustly with offenders. Drink and drug-driving destroys lives. It is one of the most common causes of collisions which result in death or serious injury. While the vast majority of […]
Festive campaigns to support independent shops in Lewes and Newhaven
People are being encouraged to support independent shops in Lewes and Newhaven this Christmas with the launch of two campaigns that celebrate the ‘quality and diversity’ on offer. Visit Lewes has joined forces with the Lewes Pound, Lewes Chamber of Commerce and Lewes High Street Traders Association to run the Shop Independent at Christmas campaign. In Newhaven, the campaign is being […]
MINUTES of a Meeting of the Community Services Committee held via Zoom on Monday 21st September 2020 at 7.00pm.
Here is some news from a Seaford Town Council meeting held recently concerning Christmas Magic. It’s something really special for the town, so lets hope not too many restrictions:- MINUTES of a Meeting of the Community Services Committee held via Zoom on Monday 21st September 2020 at 7.00pm.Present:Councillors S Dunn […]
Seasonal Greetings from Your Sussex Neighbourhood Watch Chair John Wright
Neighbourhood Watch is no longer just about local crime prevention such as preventing burglary, but also about knowing your community, preventing serious and organised crime, cybercrime, scam awareness, promoting safety and community resilience, to name but a few. Neighbourhood Watch may not be rich in money, but it is rich […]
Christmas Magic Secret Stones Treasure Trail 1st prize Winner Announced!
1st prize Winner Announced! Seaford Town Council would like to thank Seaford Secret Stones, along with all the local shops that took part in the ‘Christmas Magic Secret Stones Treasure Trail’. Seaford Town Council worked with 14 local shops to create a treasure trail amongst the Christmas window displays. The First […]
Seaford Christmas Magic – Festive Music, Christmas Market, Lantern Parade, Lights and more!
Seaford Town Council hosted this year’s Christmas Magic on Saturday 7th December in the streets of Seaford Town, where residents and visitors enjoyed festive music, Christmas market stalls, lantern making workshops & parade, Santa’s grotto and secret stones treasure trail. A variety of live entertainment captivated the crowds in Broad […]
Childline prepares to support children during their darkest hours at Christmas
Childline volunteers in the South East expecting to deliver hundreds of counselling sessions to children and young people over the festive period Actor and Ambassador for Childline Natalie Dormer joined a night shift NSPCC ‘Light For Every Childhood’ Christmas Appeal shines a light on children needing help in December Childline […]
Seaford Young Mayor’s Christmas Magic Success!
The Young Mayor of Seaford; James Jenkins was delighted to be involved in this years wonderful Christmas Magic event held on Saturday 7th December. James and the Deputy Young Mayor; Chanel Pritchard had a stall in the High Street. The stall was a great success and visitors thoroughly enjoyed the tombola […]
What Connections Will You Make This Christmas
The Poice have issued some tips to keep us safe. Christmas is all about connecting, whether it’s spending quality time with friends and family… or simply taking time out to re-connect with yourself. But in many ways, it’s about connecting online too. Keeping in touch, downloading a movie, buying […]