Local News From the Seaford Newhaven and Peacehaven area
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 […]
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 […]
Unfortunately, due to a technical fault to the main power, the Christmas lights in the town did not work at the planned switch-on day (Friday 4th December). However, thanks to the hard work of East Sussex Highways and UK Power Networks, the lights are now working. Thank you all for […]
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 […]
This year has come with more struggle and uncertainty than usual for so many of us, and as we edge closer to Christmas and the new year, it’s understandable that many of us aren’t in the festive spirit – whether it’s due to ongoing restrictions, being away from family or […]
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 – […]
Whether you’ve had your decorations up for weeks already or are waiting until later in December before you get into the festive swing, we all have our own personal Christmas traditions, but how many of us follow the same ones? Over a fifth (21%) of people in the UK are […]
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 […]
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 […]
With Christmas around the corner, Brits are gearing up for an online shopping season like no other, with savvy savings front and centre of the nation’s mind. In fact, new research commissioned by Honey – a browser extension owned by PayPal that helps shoppers save time and money – has […]
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 […]
. Christmas can be a particularly lonely time for those who live on their own without the support of local friends or family but Kempton House is once again opening its doors on Christmas Day to bring some festive cheer to many local older people who would otherwise be home […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
A traditional service of lessons and carols. St. Leonard’s Church 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm on Sunday December 22nd 2019. A Festive event which will be well attended
Peter Pan starts on Saturday 21st December at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre in Eastbourne. On until Wednesday 1st January 2020 tickets are priced from £ 8.00 – £ 57.00 From the PRODUCERS of THE WIZARD OF OZ, ALICE IN WONDERLAND, RAPUNZEL, SECRET SANTA and SNOW WHITE comes a BRAND NEW […]
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 […]
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 […]
On Tuesday 10th December the Mayor of Seaford, Cllr Nazish Adil, hosted the Mayor’s Annual Carol Service. This year it was held in St Leonard’s Church in Seaford and was a ‘Celebration of Young People’. The Service was led by the Mayor’s Chaplain, Rev’d Arwen Folkes. The Archway Youth Choir and […]
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 […]