Local News From Eastbourne Newhaven Peacehaven Polegate and Seaford
Holidaymakers will enjoy ‘pop up’ campsites across England this summer to support the surge in demand for staycations. Brits are expected to flock to the nation’s favourite holiday hotspots and destinations in the coming months and the government is keen to ensure red tape does not get in the way […]
With the days lengthening and the evenings getting lighter, it’s clear that summer is just around the corner and what better way to while away a summer’s day than spending it at the great British seaside. Seaford Town Council are delighted to announce that the West View Beach Huts will […]
With 12 April fast approaching, bringing with it the next stage of the government’s roadmap and allowing outdoors hospitality to re-open, Eastbourne Council are supporting local businesses and making it easy for all wonderful residents and visitors to browse the outdoors hospitality on offer in Eastbourne. A VisitEastbourne.com directory of businesses offering alfresco dining, drinking […]
Seaford Town Council has been looking at how the town can benefit as people are expected to flock to the seaside during the summer months. The Town Council’s 2021 Summer Plan comes following the predictions by many that 2021 will become the year of the ‘staycation’ and that coastal towns […]
The EFL Cup Final and an FA Cup Semi-Final are set to be among a range of pilot events hosting audiences as part of the government’s plan to get big crowds back this summer. The EFL Cup Final on 25 April is to have 8,000 supporters with the FA Cup […]
Improvements can be made to local high streets across Lewes and Wealden Districts to help them safely and successfully open after lockdown thanks to Government funding. A total of £56 million will be invested through the new Welcome Back Fund to help councils across England boost tourism, improve green spaces […]
With phase two of the government guidance coming into force next week, the Town Council are excited to announce that Seaford Head Golf Course will reopen on 29th March. The team look forward to welcoming you back to the green. For more updates: Follow SHGC on FacebookFollow SHGC on TwitterVisit the Seaford […]
Here is an invitation from the Visit Eastbourne team, and with the restrictions on foreign travel, why not enjoy what we have locally? :- “We can’t wait to welcome back our wonderful visitors when restrictions allow! Did you know? You can plan your next break in Eastbourne with confidence using our COVID-Ready Quality Scheme! Developed to ensure […]
Lewes District Council will shelve a raft of usual licencing requirements to give customers at pubs, restaurants and cafes the opportunity to enjoy more al fresco drinking and dining during the summer months. The council decision will help hospitality businesses that have been shut because of the Covid-19 pandemic and […]
WE ran a story last week about Jet Ski hire in Seaford. This was a planning application put forward to Seaford Council and here follows an excerpt from the minutes of the meeting:- The Committee considered report 131/20 presenting a proposal for consideration from Skipper WaterSports for their concession licence […]
Sharnfold Farm, situated on the Hailsham Road between Eastbourne and Stone Cross, is hosting its Farmyard Cinema: Festive Fun on the Farm event between December 4-23. The event is billed to ‘take you on a magical and Covid secure festive adventure like no other. Donna Bull from Kent Entertainments […]
The Town Council is hoping to bring an early Christmas gift to Newhaven people …. a chance to see a beautiful production of The Snow Queen. The date may change if Covid restrictions dictate, but all being well the two performances will take place on Sunday 13th December. FREE TICKETS available […]
Just for the Hal Term break, the Congress Theatre will be converted into a Covid safe Cinema. Films being shown are Shaun the Sheep – Farmaggedon on Wednesday 28th October at 2.00pm and 6.00pm. Aladdin on Thursday 29th at 2.00pm and 6.00pm Hotel Transylvania on Saturday 31st at 11.00am, followed […]
Explore, discover and experience outstanding natural beauty with Eastbourne’s Covid-Ready Walking Festival 2020. Put your best foot forward for the Eastbourne Walking Festival 2020 – a ten-day celebration of the great outdoors re-imagined in the light of the Covid pandemic. It starts this weekend (18th September 2020) with a diverse […]
There is a Boot and Produce and Craft Fair on the Seaford Martello Fields on Sunday 6th September ; open to the public from 9.00am until one pm. The usual covid precautions will be in place; limited space, use hand sanitzer, be socially distant and do wear a mask. This […]
Lewes and Eastbourne District Councils have announced that hospitality businesses in the district can now apply for free to place seats and tables outside their premises like the Riverside, Lewes in the picture. Businesses serving food and drink – such as pubs, bars, restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, snack bars, and ice cream parlours – are […]
Eastbourne Bandstand will remain closed for the remainder of the 2020 season. Following updated advice from Public Health England, the council is not satisfied it can balance the bandstand’s lively entertainment programme with public safety at this current time. Bandstand customers are thanked for their support and all ticket holders […]
We’ve got a rather special opportunity that we think will pique your interest… The Devonshire Quarter, home of the Nature Valley International and some of the most prestigious grass courts in the world, is opening to the public! Yep, you read that right. Covid-19 may have forced the cancellation of all […]
Maria Caulfield MP joined fellow local residents to help prepare Pells Pool ahead of their reopening to the public. The Lewes MP joined other local volunteers to clear weeds from around the pool to ensure the area is clear and welcoming for the pool’s re-opening following the government mandated shutdown […]
Ditchling MP Maria Caulfield has paid a visit to The Bull in Ditchling to discuss government support for businesses and reopening post-lockdown. Pubs, bars and restaurants were given the green light to reopen on Saturday 4th July with Covid-secure measures in place to protect staff and customers, and Maria Caulfield […]
The View at Seaford will be throwing open their doors again on Saturday 4th July along with many other pubs and restaurants but what will be the new normal when going into these places? Will the recommended Government guidelines be in place and how difficult will it be to social […]
The Eastbourne Eye is 35 metres high and is opening on the Western Lawns from July 9th – August 2nd. Each person will have to apply compulsory hand sanitiser before entering the pod and there will be a socially distanced queuing system in place. Bungee trampolines will also provide another […]
This July Beach Life is taking you to the movies with their brand new, socially distanced event. The two day drive-in movie festival will take place in Princes Park on 11-12 July, showcasing family favourites and singalong classics on the big screen including Mamma Mia!, How to Train Your Dragon, The Incredibles 2 and Grease (SOLD OUT). […]
From the re-launch of visiteastbourne.com and hotel refurbishments, to adapting our events to reflect social distancing measures, we’ve been working hard to support local businesses and upgrade our services as a destination during lockdown. With lockdown restrictions relaxing, we are busy implementing social distancing measures and supporting our accommodation providers in doing so too, to ensure the […]
The Town Council is supporting refreshment concessions to re-open from Saturday 23rd May to provide take-away services. The Town Council is pleased to be supporting refreshment concessions to re-open their local businesses and provide take away services, in line with Government Guidelines. From Saturday 23rd May 2020 the following concessions […]
Boating, swimming and other sea-based activities are now allowed once again in England under the new Government guidelines, but, now more than ever people need to respect the coastline. Swimming in the sea is now allowed as daily exercise in England along with paddle boarding, surfing, windsurfing, rowing, kayaking and […]
Here is a statement received from Eastbourne Airshow Organisers with sadly some more bad news:- “We are sorry to say that Eastbourne Airshow will not be taking to the skies this summer as the Covid-19 pandemic continues. The show will return next year from 12 – 15 August 2021. For the […]
Access to the outdoors and spending time together in it, is more important than ever for families, a national *survey by the 90-year-old youth charity YHA (England & Wales) has found. The survey results, which were published by YHA on its 90th anniversary (10 April 2020), found that 93% of families regard […]
Offering every generation the chance to re-connect with the countryside and have a great day out, the South of England Show features a non-stop programme of agricultural and equestrian competitions and displays, live entertainment, rural crafts, and an abundance of food, drink and shopping opportunities. Children can meet […]
Outstanding character comedian. From Sedalia, Missouri, Will headed to New York to find his fame and fortune. Teaching in Harlem, performing in Greenwich Village, did voice-over’s for Heineken, Sprint & Volkswagen, headed to San Francisco where he became a cult figure & Tribe net named him one of the Top 25 […]
Appearing at Seaford’s Cross Way Church, Clinton Place,BN25 1NP on January 30th from 8.00pm to 10pm. Featured bands are Music from the Sofa – Jazz, (pictured playing at St. Leonards Church). Also Tight Back Lawson alt. pop and Cushion the Blow who are a country rock band. Tickets are on […]
Comedy Club Seaford at the View at 8.00pm on Friday 24th January – Final call!
Friday 24th January 2020 the View, Seaford Head Golf Club A hand-picked super line-up to kick-start the 2020 Comedy Seaford gigs. Al Lubel will be travelling down from London to perform for you in Seaford, top-class comedy, right on your doorstep. Al will be joined by Elie Kraft, plus […]
The Curzon Cinema which has been a landmark in Eastbournes Langney Road closed it’s doors for the last time on Thursday January 16th after a final showing of Cats and Last Christmas. This retro style cinema was not just a place to watch a film, it was a walk into […]
Doors open 7pm for 7.45pm start – Tickets are £10 available on the door. They say ‘laughter is the best medicine’.. well there’s plenty to laugh about at the Comedy Seaford evenings featuring each month a programme of budding comics and stand-ups on stage at The View. You could be […]
Spring Live! Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd May 2020 9am – 5pm South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex Celebrate the great British outdoors with the arrival of spring at the iconic South of England Showground. Spring Live! features live and interactive entertainment, inspirational gardening demonstrations, over 200 shopping […]
