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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
PLANS to change the way support is offered to families and young people will be presented to council leaders on Monday, October 7. The Early Help Strategy sets out how East Sussex County Council will spend £4.4 million on early help services and safeguard support for the most vulnerable children […]
Much work will be going into making the Flower Festival starting on Friday 20th September a resounding success. The theme is an interesting one- ” called to serve ” so it will be most interesting to see how the displays interpret this theme. There will be many creative displays all […]
For many years Lewes has bemoaned its lack of Christmas lights, but that situation could change! It is hoping to see the launch of a Christmas lighting display that will do it justice as the historic County Town of East Sussex. Through the year, the Lewes High Street Traders Association […]
SUBSIDISED meals in the community could be kept for some residents – under proposals to be considered by a senior councillor. Earlier in the summer, East Sussex County Council consulted on proposals to remove the meals in the community subsidy completely and change the way working adults are supported, as […]
A glorious sunny, autumn afternoon was the scene for friends and competitors of this year’s Newhaven in Bloom Awards ceremony at Paradise Park which sponsors the event. Fine flowers, pots and water displays were all celebrated. Highlights were the glorious ‘living wall’ of flowers called ‘Summer Madness’, created by the […]
As part of the European Days of Culture, Seaford Museum at the Martello Tower is throwing their doors open to the public this weekend Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September. Entry to the re-furbished Museum will be free so if you have never visited or would like to see the […]
Could you be the voice of reassurance in someone’s time of need? Do you have what it takes to join Sussex Police’s dedicated contact team? Sussex Police launched its latest round of contact officer recruitment this month; inviting applications from those who can be a voice of reassurance in someone’s […]
After over ten years of planning, consulting, designing and fundraising, Sussex Community Development Association (SCDA) is proud to announce the start of building works for the Newhaven Youth Centre. Local young people gathered on 3rd September 2019 for the ‘Breaking the Ground’ ceremony at the site on Denton Island, Newhaven. […]
A VARIED programme of activities is in store as a two-month long celebration of the role of older people returns to East Sussex. East Sussex County Council and East Sussex Seniors’ Association have unveiled the 12th annual Older People’s Day programme, with more than 50 events taking place across the […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
One in four UK children don’t know what a High Street is; despite this 74% say they’d prefer to spend money in a physical shop than online Visiting shops makes children feel more grown up (31%) and lets them explore (74%) and enjoy their local area Do we need to […]
INVESTMENT in the East Sussex economy has seen the creation of more than 2,000 jobs in the last five years, figures show. East Sussex County Council has worked with partners to secure more than £600 million in capital investment since launching the growth strategy for the county in 2014. The […]
TWO schools and a hospital are among those winning praise for their efforts to encourage people to travel on foot, by bike and on public transport. Eastbourne, Bexhill and Newhaven Job Centres, Bike Lab Hastings and Education Futures Trust in Hastings, Seaford Head School, Denton Primary in Newhaven, Eastbourne District […]
British kitchens playing host to 94% of electrical fires in the home caused by misuse of appliances Almost five and a half thousand electrical fires involving food and the misuse of electrical appliances were reported in British domestic kitchens last year – the equivalent of 15 every single day – […]
As nearly a fifth (19%) of British parents admit to not applying sun cream to children playing outside; just under three in ten (29%) don’t apply at all when it’s cloudy We love the sun. We actually all need sun exposure to create vitamin D and absorb calcium. However it […]
Hundreds of young people joined the Councillor Lesley Boniface, Deputy Town Mayor of Newhaven and Councillor James MacCleary, Deputy Leader of Lewes District Council, to open the new skate park and pump track on Saturday (July 20). The event in Newhaven included pro-rider demonstrations, training sessions, competitions and music. Councillor […]
The Hillcrest Community Centre held a grand celebration on Sunday 21st July to celebrate its 21st birthday. Twenty-one years ago, a campaign by the local community saved the building from demolition to provide a community centre for Newhaven and the surrounding area. Surviving locals who spearheaded the campaign include Joan […]
Seaford Town Council was proud to join forces with local resident Sam Taylor in the grand opening ceremony of the new accessible beach on Saturday, 20th July. The weather was kind, although a little breezy, the rain stayed away, and the sun shone. Seaford’s Town Crier, Peter White, opened the […]
THE rainbow flag is flying above County Hall in Lewes to mark this year’s Pride celebrations. The flag is raised every year to support for events in Eastbourne, Hastings and Brighton which, between them, attract hundreds of thousands of visitors. As part of the celebration of equality and diversity, representatives […]
The South of England Showground in Ardingly, West Sussex, will host its first ever open-air movie nights this summer, screening Mamma Mia on Friday 23rd August and The Greatest Showman: Singalong on Friday 20th September. Held in conjunction with Cinestock, film lovers will be treated to amazing live music performances […]
With the school academic year over, it’s time for the children to wind down for the summer break. However, research has shown that the long holiday can result in learning loss and when they return in September getting the brain back on track can take about two months. To keep […]
Are you concerned about speeding and antisocial driving in your area, and have a few hours to spare each week? Community SpeedWatch (CSW) is once again recruiting volunteers for Sussex. We are looking for volunteer coordinators and operators in all areas including Seaford, Newhaven, Peacehaven, Woodingdean, Rottingdean, Lewes and Eastbourne. […]
Seaford Mayor and Sam Taylor cut the ribbon to declare the platform open.In attendance….town crier, Peter White, Tony Jackson, Facilities Manager, STC, Rodney Reed and other members of Martello Rotary.
Newly elected Seaford Mayor, Councillor Nazish Adil, hosted her Summer Civic Reception to help promote her charitable causes whilst in her term in office on Wednesday 17th July. The chosen charities are ‘The Youth Counselling Project’ and the Down Syndrome Development Trust, both based in Seaford. The event was held […]
The 999 event at Eastbourne is a fantastic opportunity to allow Sussex Police and other partners to provide up to date and relevant information for the community. This year was no different. Alongside giving prevention advice on areas such as how to protect your homes and belongings, road safety and […]
Operation Blitz on Friday 05/07/2019 started with PCSO Horscroft and PC Goudie patrolling Lewes, Friars Walk, Landport and Ringmer due to recent burglaries and anti-social behaviour in the area, before heading up to the rural villages of Barcombe and Newick for high visibility patrols. They then received a phone call […]
RESIDENTS are being urged to be on their guard against cold callers charging hundreds of pounds for basic gardening services. East Sussex Trading Standards has received a number of reports of cold callers in the Lewes and Seaford areas offering gardening and tree surgery. Some residents have been charged between […]
Eastbourne Borough Council has prosecuted a local resident for the second time in four months after continued complaints about noise from her property. Cassie Waters of Ceylon Place was fined £500 after failing to appear at Hastings Magistrates Court. Ms Waters was also ordered to pay £555 costs and a […]
June-October2019 Shortlisted for the BrightonFringe Award for Excellence and following sold-out dates in London and Edinburgh Fringe 2018, Really Want to Hurt Me now embarks on a UK tour. This dark hit comedy from Flaming Theatre is about growing up gay in the ’80s featuring dance sequences and a soundtrack […]
Further to the article on Laurence Carter on 8th June, when we reported on his round Britain walk in aid of cervical cancer, we are pleased say that Laurence finally finished the long walk on Sunday 23rd June. He arrived onto Seaford happy to have achieved his goal and thankful […]
With the Summer finally starting to show itself, and lighter evenings there will be an increase of parties across the district; often noise/music related incidents are best dealt with other local authorities such as Environmental Health, or local Councils; if the situation feels like it may get heated or violent […]
Last weekend’s Operation Blitz was made up of Officers from Lewes Prevention; PC Holt and PCSOs Collins, Hart and Willson. The weekend saw eventful evenings for the Blitz team; with taskings and a number of calls across the district. Friday evening’s target areas were a split between Seaford, Lewes and […]
Lewes District Council’s new recycling service has hit an all-time high. Latest figures for May show that the recycling rate for the district now stands at 43%, an increase from 39% in May last year. Since the council replaced the old system of boxes and bags with a single wheelie […]
