During Organ Donation Week, September 2 to 8, NHS Blood and Transplant are urging people to talk to their families about organ donation to increase the number of people whose lives can be saved or transformed by an organ transplant. Last year, 57 people in West Sussex had their lives […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
£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 […]
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 […]