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NOVEMBER 2024

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WELCOME

IT was a pleasure to be invited to

the St. Wilfrid’s Hospice fundraising

event recently which is on the cover

of this edition.

The building on Broadwater Way

is full of love and atmosphere, it’s an

incredible place to be. It’s easy to be

scared of places that look after people

who need end-of-life care, which

I’m guilty of, but just being in the

building, it’s easy to see the love and

care all the staff and volunteers give

their residents.

It is a place just to drop in for a

coffee, meet your friends and have a

spot of lunch, and at the same time,

you’ll be supporting the amazing work

of the hospice.

On the same day, it was great to

be invited to a meeting with an array

of business owners who are very

influential in Eastbourne. It was clear

how much the town means to these

business owners and it was good to

thrash out some of the major topics in

the town at the moment.

This month will see some important

decisions made by this council. It’s a

very difficult time when authorities

are cash strapped and looking to save

where they can. But, I completely

support the campaigners who want to

save the town’s public toilets.

It’s a basic requirements of live and

our town is reliant on tourists and

people being on the seafront and

spending money in the town centre.

There must be other options — how

about closing the toilets for just mid

winter months when the seafront and

town isn’t as busy as the Summer? It’ll

surely save some money, but still allow

visitors to do what they need to do.

Bexhill do that very thing. Summer

months are busy and toilets are

essential. When writing this (29

October), the public toilets were

closed during the day, as the

seafront was void of visitors. Maybe

they should talk?

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Local men handed prison sentences,

community orders and to pay costs

for assaults on ambulance staff

A NUMBER of sentences to people

in Eastbourne, Bexhill and St.

Leonards for assaulting emergency

workers have been welcomed by

Ambulance staff.

A 24-year-old Bexhill man has been

handed a six-month prison sentence

for punching an Ambulance worker.

SECAmb has supported the sentence

which was given to the man who

assaulted a paramedic by punching

them in their upper left arm.

In August, a 56-year-old man from

St Leonards was given a community

order for sexual assault on a crew

member. He was also ordered to pay

£114 victim surcharge, £85 CPS costs

and £200 compensation.

A man from Eastbourne has also

been given a community order for

assaulting two emergency workers

and using threatening, abusive, or

insulting words to cause harassment,

alarm or distress. The 59-yearold

was also ordered to pay £114

victim surcharge, £85 CPS costs and

£150 compensation.

A rehabilitation and community

order was also given to a 48-year-old

Canterbury man who spat on an

emergency care support worker and

a police officer.

Dave Monk, SECAmb security

manager, said: “My colleagues come

to work to serve their communities

Commitment to

protect Bandstand

from coastal erosion

MAJOR upgrades to groynes on

Eastbourne’s seafront will be made

as part of a project to protect the

town’s beaches.

Conservative Councillor Robert

Smart recently met with the

Environment Agency’s Andrew

Walker for an update on the flood

defence plans that aim to protect the

coast for the next century.

As part of the scheme, Andrew

Walker outlined how the

Environment Agency will take

all required measures to protect

Eastbourne’s seafront assets,

including the much-loved Bandstand.

These measures will take

place starting from 2027 and will

see improvements to 11 of the

Eastbourne seafront groynes, with

two of these particularly designed to

protect the Bandstand.

Councillor Smart said: “It seems

a long time ago that Eastbourne

Council was trying to suggest that

they may need to consider moving

the Bandstand from its current site

and that this risk was preventing the

Council from undertaking the repairs

our Bandstand needs.

I argued back in 2022 that fixing the

Bandstand should be a priority for the

Council as the Environment Agency

would protect it as long as it was

deemed sufficiently valuable.

Following the very effective “Save

the Bandstand” campaign led by

the inspirational Gaynor Sedgwick,

the essential repairs the Council

undertook in 2023 to partially reopen

the structure were very welcome.

But it is high time that a plan is set

out to the people of Eastbourne as to

when we can expect the next stage of

the Bandstands restoration and reopening

to take place”

He added: “It is interesting to

reflect that only two years ago, the

Council predicted that the flood

defence work could mean major

consequences for the Bandstand.

In reality, the protections that are

required for the next few decades are

relatively modest.”

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and abuse just for going about

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recent sentences.

“We are committed to ensuring

that those who engage in abusive or

violent behaviour towards our staff

are held accountable and prosecuted

for their actions and we urge people

to report any incident so we can

ensure appropriate action is taken

forward wherever possible.”

In 2022, SECAmb joined ambulance

trusts across the country in

supporting the launch of a national

campaign which aims to address the

growing aggression and violence

aimed at ambulance staff.

The Work Without Fear campaign

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number of ambulance staff reporting

being abused or attacked. Nationally,

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per cent in the last five years — were

targeted, but the most significant

rise happened during first year of the

Covid-19 pandemic when assaults

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the year before.

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increase in reported violence and

aggression, with aggravating factors

reported, such as alcohol and drugs

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NOVEMBER 2024


Young carer clinches BBC

Make a Difference Award

OLIVER Davis, aged 14, from

Eastbourne, has won a BBC

Make a Difference Award for

Surrey and Sussex, for his role as

a young carer.

Since he was just 8 years old, Oliver

has cared for his mum Wendy, who

lives with significant cardiac issues

and the long term effects of a stroke.

Wendy said: “Oliver saved my life at

just 8 years old when I collapsed in the

night. I went on to have open heart

surgery and Oliver has been caring

for me ever since. Life changed again

3 years ago when I had a stroke.

What amazes me about him is

that he doesn’t just help me with

daily practical tasks, he motivates

me daily to help me with my physio

and challenges me to push myself

to improve my physical and mental

health. And he never complains

about being a young carer.”

Oliver says, “I enjoy making

somebody else’s life better other than

my own. It’s not something that I can

change, so I just take it day by day, see

what happens and take it from there.

I think it’s very important to make a

difference, not only to yourself

but in others. I’m really honoured

to have been nominated and it feels

great to have won this award.”

Since 2021, Oliver has been

Dramatic drone images show fresh

new cliff fall at Birling Gap

THERE’S been another huge

cliff fall close to Birling Gap,

showing hundreds of tonnes of

chalk on the beach.

It comes following a week of

continued rainfall with may have

contributed to the latest collapse of

the section of cliff.

A spokesperson from the RNLI told

us: “Slips and falls from walking and

running are the biggest cause of death

on our coastlines. The RNLI advises

the public to take care, remain a safe

distance from the cliff edge as slips

SHOP owners in Framfield Way

have welcomed the installation of

a new defibrillator unit helping to

keep shoppers safe.

Ratton Councillors Nick Ansell,

David Small and Colin Belsey secured

the installation of the community

defibrillator by the row of shops,

which had its official opening

on October 7th.

Funded by the Councillor’s devolved

budget, the installation was made

possible with the help of local

electricians GM Monk, Anns Flowers

and Beans & Buds Coffee Bar, where

the defibrillator is located.

Steve Monk of GM Monk said: “I

was delighted to help out with the

electrical work on this project. You

always hope that these life-saving

pieces of equipment never need to be

used, but it’s reassuring to know it’s

and falls can happen at any time.

If you plan on taking your dog, we

recommend keeping them on a lead.”

James Wishman, Eastbourne’s

senior station technician and crew

member said: ‘We encourage the

public to learn how to stay safe

before setting off on their walks this

autumn. Conditions are becoming

darker and more slippery. If you

are planning a walk, please ensure

you bring a means of calling for

help and let someone know where

you are going.’

Life-saving defibrillator installed

with help from local businesses

there if needed.”

The installation of the defibrillator is

part of a broader effort to enhance the

Framfield Way shopping area. Anns

Flowers owner Danielle Springate

added: “With the help of our local

councillors we are trying to make

the Framfield Way shopping area

much more customer friendly. The

flower baskets and recently restored

railings have really smartened

up the parade.”

supported by the Young Carers

Service at Care for the Carers. The

Young Carers Service supports

young carers, aged 5 to 17 years,

living, attending school or caring

for someone in East Sussex. It

aims to support young carers

before they reach crisis point and

to help their physical and mental

wellbeing, with fun activities, regular

groups and outings.

Oliver says, of Care for the Carers

and Carers Trust, two of the charities

he supports, “The charities I work

with have made me feel proud to be

a young carer and have helped me

understand my role. They really see

and understand how hard caring

can be, especially the responsibility

and effect it can have on your mental

health some days. It helps knowing

I’m not alone and they help me to

improve the lives for other young

carers by inviting me to meetings and

by listening to me.”

Colin Belsey, who spoke on behalf

of the three councillors said: “We are

delighted to get this in place. Josh

Grove who originally ran the Post

Office set the ball rolling some two

years back and I know he would be

so pleased to see it up. With the help

of First Responders and our devolved

budget money it is now in place. On

our behalf I would like to thank all

the community for their support in

helping us improve Framfield Way.

Two shoplifters

handed six months

in prison

A PAIR who stole thousands of

pounds worth of items across

Eastbourne have been sent to jail

for their stealing spree.

Lee Parnaby and Leander Fitzgerald

stole items worth more than £5000

during a combined 44 incidents.

They both hit Co-op in Albert

Parade, Cornfield Road, Milfoil Drive

and Framfield Way on numerous

occasions. They also stole from

Sainsbury’s, The Beacon, Tesco,

Seaside and Savers, Terminus Road.

Parnaby, 32, of Udimore Road,

Udimore was charged with a total

of 26 shopliftings between 22

April and 1 October.

Fitzgerald, 30, of Udimore Road,

Udimore was charged with 18

incidents between 22 August 2023 and

2 October 2024.

They both pleaded guilty

to all charges on 4 October at

Brighton Magistrates’ Court and

were sentenced to 26 weeks’

imprisonment each.

PC Sam Smith said: “Parnaby and

Fitzgerald are prolific offenders in the

Eastbourne area and this is a brilliant

result to get them off the streets.

“No business should expect to be

stolen from, and they both would hit

stores frequently.

“Working alongside our business

partners, our teams spent a lot of time

building a casefile to convict the pair.

“Sussex Police takes a zero-tolerance

approach to shoplifting and business

crime, and we will ensure offenders

are put before the courts. I hope

this sentence deters those who are

thinking of committing an offence.”

Ice Rink Competition launched

FEASTIVAL Events and Lightning

Fibre relaunched the School’s

Colouring competition, with a

specially wrapped Primary Node

cabinet in Eastbourne, using

artwork by Olivia, who won the

competition in 2023.

Over 15,000 colouring sheets will

be distributed to East Sussex schools

and the 27 finalists will be invited to

the Lightning Fibre Ice Rink Launch

Party on Saturday 7th December,

where one overall winner will be

selected, and the winning child will

cut the ribbon officially opening

the 2024 Ice Rink at the Enterprise

Shopping Centre.

The rink will run until 31st December

and tickets are now on sale.

Festival Director David Richardson,

commented, “The school’s colouring

competition was a huge success

last year and we’re thrilled to see

Olivia’s winning design on the

Lightning Fibre Primary Node

Cabinet in Roselands, near Olivia’s

school. Thanks to Signtek and The

Enterprise Centre for supporting

this competition.”

The Lightning Fibre Ice Rink will

also include a brand new Santa

Experience sponsored by the

Lansdowne Hotel 1912 Restaurant,

and opens on 27th November and

runs through to Christmas Eve.

Rob Reaks, chief commercial officer

at Lightning Fibre, said: “It’s great to

bring the Lightning Fibre Ice Rink

back for a fourth consecutive year; it

always proves very popular and with

the new Santa Experience, this year

will be even more exciting.”

The Ice Rink is supported by

Eastbourne Business Improvement

District, who initiated the annual Ice

Rink for Eastbourne in 2020 after an

absence of nine years.

To book tickets for the Lightning

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NOVEMBER 2024


Scones didn’t hang

around long at celebrity

fundraising event

TWO TV celebrities supported St.

Wilfrid’s Hospice recently in a hunt

to find the best scone recipe, ahead

of a vital week of fundraising.

Reverend Richard Coles, made

famous as a member of the 80s

pop band The Communards, but

more recently, he appeared on

BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing and

Celebrity Bake Off. Richard recently

moved to East Dean and ihas been

regularly spotted at local events since

moving to the area.

Richard has supported the hospice

in a number of ways over the years. In

2022, he took part in the Lights of Love

campaign, dedicating a star on the

tree to his late partner David. In 2023,

he hosted an evening event at All

Saints Chapel in Eastbourne where

he talked about the importance of

inclusion in Hospice care.

Richard was invited to judge the

‘Best Scone Recipe’ alongside Antique

Roads Trip presenter James Braxton,

who is also a Sussex resident and

published author.

Friends and supporters of the

Hospice were invited to bake

their unique scone recipes for the

competition which was judged by

the pair at the Hospice in Broadwater

Way recently. The six shortlisted

finalists took their creations in to be

judged by Richard, James and St.

Wilfrid’s Catering Manager, Mikey.

Scone Day was part of Wild

Week – the annual fundraising

and awareness-raising week for

St. Wilfrid’s.

The Reverend, Richard Coles

said: “Great end-of-life care is

fundamental, since St. Wilfrid’s

Hospice, like many, is facing a

financial crisis. Inflation and cost of

living pressures are leading to calls

for greater government funding

to plug the Gap.

Everyone at the hospice here do

such an amazing job and the centre is

an incredible place to visit as its full of

love and warmth.

Judging the scone competition

was a delight for and there were so

many tasty entries. As I appeared on

Celebrity Bake Off, people assume I

am a great cook. However, I did cook

some scones this morning prior to

this event, but I ruined them, so they

ended up in the bin.”

In common with other hospices,

St. Wilfrid’s saw costs rise by 14%

last year, while its government grant

increased by less than 2%, leaving

a deficit to fill through increased

fundraising, which must continue if it

is to continue to fund services.

Hospices play an essential role in

easing the physical and emotional

pain of death and dying, by providing

compassionate care for people

with life-limiting illnesses, and

their families.

However, many across the UK,

including those in Sussex, are

facing a severe funding crisis—

the worst they’ve experienced in

more than 20 years.

In spite of their vitally needed

services, many hospices are now

struggling to stay afloat because

of underfunding and rising costs.

Approximately 90% of them across

the UK are operating on a budget

deficit, meaning they will need to dip

into dwindling reserves to sustain

their level of care.

In Sussex, hospices rely heavily

on donations. Around 80 per cent of

their funding comes from charitable

sources – people’s generous giving,

rather than from the government.

This leaves them vulnerable,

especially in the face of increasing

demand for palliative care services.

Kathy Sambrook, a spokesperson

for Friends of Sussex Hospices. said:

“Funding has not kept pace with

rising costs, Increased staff and

energy costs, together with a drop in

legacy giving, has meant that many

are finding it harder than ever to meet

the needs of dying patients.”

The financial difficulties faced

by hospices in Sussex are having a

tangible impact. Reduced resources

mean that hospices are struggling

to offer the level of care for which

they are known.

St Catherine’s Hospice at Pease

Pottage, announced last month that

it would be reducing its community

service and laying off members of its

highly skilled nursing team - some

of whom have delivered expert

end-of-life care for many years.

Earlier this year, Martlets Hospice

in Hove merged with St Barnabas,

based in Worthing, so it could

continue delivering care and support

to its community.

Whilst there is some positive news

in that the Sussex Hospice Alliance

and the NHS have entered an

agreement to work as a partnership

in key areas of end-of-life care, there

is a growing risk that more hospices

across the UK will have to reduce

services, close beds, or, in some

cases, shut down entirely.

Recent hospice closures have

included St Clare’s Hospice in

Jarrow, near Newcastle, which had

served its community for 30 years;

Peace Hospice Care in Watford,

which closed its in-patient unit due

to low staffing levels; Birmingham

Hospice which closed one-third of

its in-patient beds and laid off 45

staff; and St Raphael’s Hospice in

Cheam, which closed its Hospice

at Home service.

For patients and their families,

this means fewer options for

high-quality, dignified end-of-life

care. The situation also places

increased pressure on NHS

hospitals, which may not have the

capacity or specialised resources to

provide the same level of palliative

care as hospices.

Colin Touweny concluded: “It costs

over £21,000 a day to provide our

care and support services across our

catchment area, but less than 30% of

this comes from the NHS. We count

on the community to help us with the

rest, meaning that every donation

makes a difference to the support we

can offer patients and their families.”

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NOVEMBER 2024


Millions of pounds approved to turn

wasteland into Council homes

FUNDING has been secured to turn a

well-known Victorian Pump House

into a hundred council homes.

The site in Bedfordwell Road

received a final funding agreement

of £2.2m which has been confirmed

with the government. Earlier this year

Homes England approved a council

bid of £7.622m, subject to this last

tranche of funding.

Eastbourne Borough Council has

worked over a number of years to

develop a mix of affordable and

low-cost ownership homes on

the site, overcoming a number of

challenges that are common to old

industrial locations.

The Grade II listed Victorian Pump

House, which will also be renovated

for homes as part of the project, is a

familiar landmark for train passengers

using Eastbourne Railway Station.

Councillor Stephen Holt, Leader of

Eastbourne Borough Council, said:

“At a time when we are dealing with a

homelessness crisis and unsustainable

temporary costs, this is a real shot

in the arm for everyone who cares

about creating high-quality affordable

homes for our residents to live in.

“I’m absolutely thrilled that this

transformational council housing

project is set to become a reality and

I’m hugely grateful to all the dedicated

officers who have played a part in

getting us to this point.”

Due to its previous industrial use and

location next to the railway, significant

remediation and decontamination

has already been undertaken,

with further activity including

specialist groundworks, drainage

and relocation of utility services still

required. All ecology work has also

been carried out.

Councillor Peter Diplock, Cabinet

Member for Housing, said: “With

so few councils in the UK building

affordable homes, it fills me with

immense pride that Eastbourne is

amongst the few that are.

“The old pumping station site

has proved a tough nut to crack,

not least because brownfield sites

are complicated and costly to

redevelop. However, despite years

of dither and delay from the previous

government, we now have all the

funding in place. The affordable

homes this development will deliver

means this is the most significant

one-off council development in the

borough for decades.”

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BEXHILL

CRAFT FAIR. St. Barnabas Church Bexhill.

Saturday 9 November from 10am-2.30pm.

FREE entry. We have over 30+ local crafters

selling beautiful handmade items. Pop-up cafe

with homemade cakes & soup. Tea & coffee

available. We would love to see you there.

BEXHILL STAMP & POSTCARD CLUB. St

Augustine’s Church Hall, Cooden Drive, Bexhill,

TN39 3AZ. Wednesday 27 November, 7.30pm.

Join us for our AGM and then enjoy some

short presentations and displays, followed

by refreshments and our phenomenal world

renown raffle.

BEXHILL ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP TALK.

Beulah Hall, Clifford Road, TN40 1QA. Wednesday

27 November, 7 pm. ‘A Window Beneath the

Waves’. An illustrated talk by 2 divers from

Sussex Underwater. Everyone welcome, entry £2

non-members. Email: bexhilleg@yahoo.co.uk

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR. St Stephens Church

Hall Bexhill. Saturday 2 November, 10am-2pm.

The Christmas Craft Fair is brought to you by The

Crafty Collective. Come and get some Christmas

gifts made by local handmade crafters.

Refreshments and homemade cakes available.

Free parking, free entry. Raising money for a

local community mental health facility.

EASTBOURNE

PEVENSEY BAY ART GROUP — COFFEE MORNING

& EXHIBITION. St Wilfrid’s Church Hall, Eastbourne

Road, Pevensey Bay, BN24 6EZ. Saturday 16th

November, 10am-1pm. Free entry. Paintings by

local artists for sale, refreshments and tombola.

Meet some of the artists, enjoy a cuppa and

discover more about our friendly art group.

HARMONIZE PRODUCTIONS PROUDLY

PRESENT A MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA.

Eastbourne Borough Football Club, Priory Road,

Eastbourne. Friday 15 November, Doors open

6:30pm, show starts at 7:30pm. £10 per ticket.

All proceeds go to Eastbourne and District

Veterans CIC (07483 291651). Music from a

range of genres. For more info: 07554 880964

PEVENSEY BAY LOCAL MARKET. St Wilfrid’s

Church Hall, Eastbourne Road, Pevensey Bay,

BN24 6ER. Thursdays, 1pm: 7 Nov, 5 Dec.

Saturdays, 1pm: 2 Nov, 7 Dec. Indoor market

selling locally made produce and crafts.

Refreshments available. Stall enquiries, Karen

King 07789 231763

FUN INCLUSIVE BASKETBALL SESSIONS

(WEEKLY). Defiant Sports Inclusion Hub,

Archery Recreation Ground, Willoughby Cres,

Eastbourne, BN22 8RA. Every Saturday,

11.30am-12.30pm. Children 6 — 18. Adults 18+

(Children under the age of 8 must have a parent/

carer stay.) Parents/carers do not need to book.

£4 per person, per session. For more details and

to book: https://eequ.org/experience/2550/dates

HAILSHAM

STEVE’S HMI POKER CLUB. Hailsham Memorial

Institute, Western Road, BN27 3DN. Now EVERY

Tuesday, 7.15pm-close. HMI Membership/day

rates apply; £2/day, full membership £38,

renewal £28. Join Steve’s WhatsApp Chat for

more details: https://bit.ly/HMI-Poker-Club

CUCKOO TRAIL HEALTH WALKS. The

Conservation Volunteers. Horam, Hellingly,

Hailsham, Polegate — All walks start at 10:30am.

Improve your health and wellbeing with gentle,

friendly outdoor walks along the Cuckoo Trail.

Walk locations rotate weekly: 2nd Tues: Horam

— old station platform (TN21 0HL); 3rd Tues:

Hellingly — Station Rd car park (BN27 4EU); 4th

Tues: Hailsham — South Rd car park (BN27 2AU);

5th Tues (if applicable): Polegate — in front of the

station. No booking required, all walks are FREE,

just show up for a friendly stroll. Contact Becky for

details: rebecca.lewis@tcv.org.uk / 07483 045706.

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HAILSHAM FIRE STATION FUN. Come along to

a working fire station for 4 hours of fun. Games,

crafts, healthy eating and a fire engine! Ages

5-16. For more details and register your interest:

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WOODLAND ADVENTURE WEEK. Our HAF

Adventure will comprise of 4 days of outdoor

activities at Bushy Wood Activity centre near

Hailsham. Ages 7-16. For more details and

register your interest:


CARDIO TENNIS SESSION. Weekly cardio tennis

for all! Fast paced hitting and moving, get ready

to get a sweat on whilst having fun! Held at

Fishermen’s Green Tennis Courts, Royal Parade,

Eastbourne BN22 7LH, Costs £4 per person.

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Art. Make Theatre. Make Dance. Make Film. PQA

is a weekend performing arts Academy with over

200 Academies nationwide, providing tuition for

children and young people from 4-18 years. PQA

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performing arts training on the South Coast,

offering outstanding performing arts training

in an environment that is friendly, safe and

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Latest local news, visit: eastsussex.news/eastbourne NOVEMBER 2024 NEWS 11

Lamborghini, Rolex and diamond ring seized

as man is jailed for steroid and drug offences

A MAN who used three separate

sites in East Sussex to produce,

store and supply anabolic steroids

has been jailed.

Paul Veness, 43, was stopped in

his Lamborghini Urus by officers

in Eastbourne on 28 September

2023, and arrested on suspicion of

money laundering.

He was wearing a Rolex watch

worth approximately £34,000, had

£4,000 cash and a diamond ring worth

£25,000 in the vehicle.

The same day, police executed

search warrants at three separate

sites linked to Veness, the farm he

owned and lived at in Hailsham Road,

Polegate; a second address he owned

in West Terrace, Eastbourne; and

a storage container in his name in

Edison Road, Eastbourne.

A significant quantity of pills and

clear bottles containing liquid,

found to be anabolic steroids and

other prescription medication, were

discovered, as well as comprehensive

production equipment and

associated packaging.

These items were seized, along with

the Lamborghini, Rolex, diamond

ring and cash totalling more than

£300,000, after an investigation

Paul Veness jailed

The Lamborghini Urus seized by Police

was carried out.

Veness was subsequently arrested

and charged with the production of

anabolic steroids; possession with

intent to supply a controlled Class C

Steroid stash

drug; being concerned in the supply

of a Class C drug; and acquiring /

using / possessing criminal property.

He pleaded guilty to all offences,

and at Lewes Crown Court on 14

October he was sentenced to 38

months’ imprisonment.

Investigating officer, Detective

Constable Jim Austin, said: “The

properties associated with Veness

were clearly adapted to produce

and supply illegal drugs in order to

fund his lavish lifestyle. His highvalue

possessions — including

a supercar, luxury watch and

designer clothing — suggest he

generated significant income

from his criminality.

“This case demonstrates that we

will continue to investigate illegal

drug supply and money laundering

offences, and anyone caught

committing offences can expect to

face the full force of the law.

“I’d like to thank the numerous

staff and officers involved in this

complex investigation, including

those from the Tactical Enforcement

Unit and Specialist Enforcement

Unit, Digital Investigation Support

Unit, Economic Crime Unit, and

Community Investigations Team.

While this is a positive result, our

work into further alleged offences in

this case continues.”

The items seized will be subject

to Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA)

hearings in due course.

Four further suspects were arrested

in connection with the investigation

and remain on bail, pending

further enquiries.

12 NEWS

NOVEMBER 2024


Buildings demolished to make

way for drive-throughs

WORK has begun to build two

new food and drink outlets at the

Crumbles Retail Park.

The former Frankie and

Benny’s building is being

torn down and a McDonalds

restaurant and Costa Coffee drivethroughs

will be built.

The unit was originally home to

a Blockbuster video store when it

was built in the mid-nineties, and

has been a variety of shops and

restaurants over the past 30 years.

Town’s plans for Remembrance Day

EASTBOURNE will pause to

remember those who lost their

lives in wartime conflict, and

those who continue to serve,

during a series of Remembrance

events this month.

The town’s annual Service of

Remembrance will take place on

Sunday 10 November at the War

Memorial, traditionally attended by

hundreds of residents and visitors.

It will begin with a parade at 10.25am

from Terminus Road precinct, along

Cornfield Road to the War Memorial.

A thanksgiving service will include a

two minutes’ silence at 11am and the

official wreath laying.

To facilitate the event a number

of road closures will be put in place

between 10am and 1pm.

Other Remembrance

Services include:

Concert of Remembrance with

Eastbourne Silver Band will take

place at Our Lady of Ransom

Church in Grange Road on Sunday 3

November at 2.30pm.

Sunday 10 November a service at

the Ruthless Memorial at Butts Brow

will honour the crew who lost their

lives when the World War II USAAF

liberator bomber crashed into the

downland above Willingdon in 1944.

The service begins at 3pm, meeting at

Butts Brow car park at 2.45pm.

Monday 11 November there will

be a service at 10.45am at the War

Memorial Houses in Victoria Drive

attended by the Mayor of Eastbourne.

Toilet closures to be

decided by council bosses

CONTROVERSIAL plans to close

public toilets in Eastbourne are set

to be discussed later this month by

the town’s Borough Council.

The proposals are part of a

wider consultation over proposed

reductions and changes to a range

of its discretionary services to save

millions of pounds.

Since the announcement, residents

and businesses have been speaking

out on how the closure of public toilets,

especially on the seafront, will affect

the town and their businesses.

The Friends of Eastbourne Seafront

has been campaigning against the

planned closures and recently handed

in a 5,000 signature strong petition

to the Council.

A Cabinet will sit later this month

to decide the fate of the public toilets

which cost the council £300,000 a

year to operate.

A Community Toilet Scheme, if

introduced, will see local hotels

and businesses paid an annual fee

to open their toilets to the general

public, even if they’re not a customer

of that business.

A spokesperson from The Friends

of Eastbourne Seafront said:“This will

affect everyone who needs to use a

toilet on the seafront, particularly the

elderly, those with children, those

with medical needs and the disabled.

We have a high number of homeless

people who need to use the toilets. It

is not a statutory duty for the Council

to provide public toilets but it is an

essential service no one can do without.

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FOR ALL!

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all East Sussex buses.

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eligibility and operators:

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Shoppers thrilled as

Zombie Halloween

dancers take to

the streets

Halloween performance on the bandstand Photo Rob Shearing

PHOTOS: PAUL GIBSON

TO celebrate Halloween,

Eastbourne dance company

Cherry Dance Studios dressed as

Zombies to perform a ‘Flash Mob

Zombie Walk’ recently.

The ghoulish creatures staggered,

crawled and shuddered into life to

start their day of performances at

Drop in the Ocean on Eastbourne

Pier, then they made their way to

perform outside the old TJ Hughes

building. The group of Zombies

then descended on The Beacon to

perform their seven-minute flash

mob to hundreds of shoppers to

the musical backdrop of Thriller,

Smooth Criminal, Beat It, Staying Alive

and Zombie Nation.

Cherry Dance Studios founder

Cheryl Tibbals said: “The best

reactions came from surprised

shoppers. We had our own PA

system and the sight of our friendly

Zombies on parade produced a

mixture of shock, then delight. It

certainly grabbed their attention

and most shoppers took a break to

watch the parade.”

The Zombie Walk was the initiative

of the Eastbourne Chamber. Cherry

Dance company took it over three

years ago and has seen the event grow

into a fun event that has become a

firm favourite with the dancers and

the general public.

The dancers created their own

costumes and helped each other

with their make-up.

Hend Moussa, Community

Manager at The Beacon said: “The

dancers helped bring Halloween

alive. The flash mob is a great

initiative and really grabs the

attention of shoppers. People stop

and stare, then relax and enjoy

the performance.”

14 NEWS

NOVEMBER 2024


The faces and costumes

of the Eastbourne

Bonfire Procession

PHOTOS: PAUL GIBSON

THOUSANDS took to Eastbourne

Seafront to see the traditional

bonfire procession make its way

along the promenade featuring

societies from throughout Sussex.

Unfortunately, ‘unpredictable’

weather conditions forced the

cancellation of the bonfire and

fireworks display, which normally

complete the evening.

The organisers announced: “We

were extremely disappointed to

announce that no fireworks will be

take place. The safety of the public

remains our number one priority,

and after a test fire, it was clear

that it was not safe to proceed with

the display due to ongoing strong,

unpredictable weather.

Nobody is more disappointed

than we are, and we thank you for

your continued support. Please give

generously as the procession moves

down to ensure that Mankind, this

year’s charity, does not miss out.”


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NOVEMBER 2024


KNOW YOUR GARDEN

By Emma Reece, Head Gardener at Bates Green Garden

BATES Green Garden, an RHS Partner Garden, is open every

Wednesday between the end of February and late October.

For details, please go to the website www.batesgreengarden.co.uk

and follow the garden on Instagram @batesgreengarden

A brooding calm in all the air,

A dreamy quiet everywhere...

A golden glow to light the day

THAT fades in purple mists away—

THIS soothing calm, this

presence bright,

OCTOBER’S sweet and mellow light.

PHOEBE A. Holder, “A Song of October”

WE are now fully embracing all the joys

that Autumn has to offer. This is a good

time to take stock of your garden or

plot. The summer months are still fresh

in our minds — what worked and what

really did not?

Sit down with a delicious mug of hot

chocolate and have a good look back at

the millions of photographs you took

both of your plot and of other gardens

you visited over the season.

What did you admire? Which plants

in your garden consistently brought joy

and, correspondingly, which ones did

you despair over? Slugs were voracious

this year and so we all now know which

plants they will avoid.

I am a big believer in using the right

plant for the right area of the garden.

That way, your plants will look happier,

and you won’t have to spend precious

time feeding, staking, watering and

sighing. I also love a woody plant — so

much interest and structure throughout

the year. So, let us consider a few

Photo: John Glover

together, particularly those that will

shine out in October.

The first thing is to work out the aspect

of the border in question. I always ask

this first and am consistently amazed by

the total lack of awareness demonstrated

by so many gardeners who never think

of which way their piece of land is facing.

Make a note of where the sun is, morning,

afternoon and evening. This will have a

huge impact on the type of plants you

can grow and will also dictate where you

want to sit at different times of the day —

yes, we should all be sitting and admiring

our gardens more.

If you have walls and fences, then the

south-facing ones will be the hottest and

north facing the coolest. There are plants

for all aspects and so do not despair. It is

fun to try something a bit different -how

about an Actinidia kolomikta for your

sunny wall? These have smart distinctive

foliage with pink and white splashes,

really colourful and more so in full sun.

For your shady cool wall create a real

autumnal talking point by clothing it with

Celastrus orbiculatus-the ornamental

bittersweet. This is a vigorous climber

with pleasingly rounded leaves that

turn a delightful buttery yellow in the

autumn. The green flowers don’t knock

you over initially, but they gradually

form into yellow fruits that split to reveal

scarlet seeds. Warning-you will need a

large wall or fence!

Consider what kind of soil you have

even just in terms of dry or moist. You

can always improve your soil by adding

organic matter.

For a dry sunny spot, consider a

magnificent Euphorbia wulfenii

‘John Tomlinson’ which is evergreen,

with beautiful glaucous leaves and

magnificent rounded heads bearing

bright yellow-green flowers. This is a

real statement plant. Dry shade can be

brightened up with the golden pillar that

is Taxus baccata ‘Standishii’. This has eyecatching

foliage, is slow growing and very

compact reaching only 1m in height.

We will now find a woody plant for

the shady damp garden. One of the

most perfectly named trees of all time

is the Liquidambar styraciflua and here

at Bates Green Garden we grow the

cultivar ‘Worplesdon’ which takes your

breath away at this time of the year. The

maple-like leaves turn rich shades of

orange and gold encapsulating the spirit

of autumn. Let’s pick some dogwood

for the sunny wet areas- Cornus alba

‘Kesselringii grows well for us here. It

starts by growing very upright dark red

shoots which then turn to a blackish/red

in the autumn looking utterly fabulous

with white snowdrops and golden

winter aconites.

Finally what style are you after? Do you

like formality and symmetry? Straight

lines and geometric shapes? Within

those boundaries of clipped topiary and

pleached trees, plant a cooling white

Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’

which is very popular and deservedly so.

It produces huge glowing white spherical

flower heads that contrast beautifully

with the dark green foliage.

Perhaps you hanker after a cottage

garden style? Voluptuous planting,

flowers, herbs and vegetables combined.

Roses suit this style, and my utter

favourite is an old variety called Rosa

odorata ‘Bengal Crimson’. I first met this

superb rose when working at the Chelsea

Physic Garden. Despite its specific epithet

this rose is unscented, but it makes up

for this by literally flowering all year

round. Truly. Even in the depths of

winter. I promise.

For a contemporary garden try the fish

pole bamboo Phyllostachys aurea but

Phyllostachys aureocaulis Photo: John Glover

beware of its spreading habit. If you can

mow around it regularly then that will

help or grow it in poor, dry soil. The bright

green canes really make a statement all

year round. Smart and stylish.

Whatever your garden aspect, soil

type, or garden style we all garden for

nature and so I end with a honeysuckle

which will suit all gardens and will

attract the often-overlooked moths

which are essential pollinators. One of

my favourites is Lonicera periclymenum

‘Graham Thomas’ which has a long

flowering season and is so very sweetly

scented. If you are very lucky, dormice

will feed on the nectar and have even

been known to build their nests from

the woven bark.

If you would like to see some of

these for yourselves, we are open

every Wednesday until October

23rd. The recent cool nights have led

me to anticipate a colourful autumn.

Enjoy the leaves.

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Latest local news, visit: eastsussex.news/eastbourne NOVEMBER 2024 REGULARS 17

A MATTER OF TASTE

We send anonymous members of the team to check out local pubs, cafes and restaurants to give you an honest review.

These visits are not pre-arranged, and the venues do not know they are reviewing the food and drink!

THE BARLEY MOW: THE

MOW-ST DELICIOUS FOOD

DID you know that the Barley Mow,

in Selmeston, reopened under new

management earlier this year? After

being closed for what felt like ages, this

much-loved pub has undergone a serious

facelift, and we couldn’t wait to take a

peek inside and see what’s changed.

If you’re curious about what it

looks like now and whether it’s worth

a visit, allow me to spare you any

further suspense.

After several years since our last visit,

one of the most memorable quirks of the

place was the life-sized model of a portly

chef outside. Well, for better or worse,

that’s no longer there (if my memory

serves me, I believe it was stolen). What

awaited us this time was something far

more understated and charming.

Gone is the bright, white facade—now

a more modest, toned-down colour that

perfectly suits the pub’s rustic charm.

Even the garage across the road has

undergone a makeover, which, combined

with the pub’s fresh new look, made us

feel like we’d stumbled upon an entirely

different village.

The sweeping bend in the road hugs

the Barley Mow, and as you pull into the

generously sized car park, you can’t help

but notice the fantastic event space out

back. This is where summer happens,

and you can picture long, lazy evenings

here, with drinks in hand and laughter in

the air. This was my idea of heaven, and

I wanted to stay here – forever.

We approached the front entrance

and were greeted by the lively owner,

Matthew. It’s a fine art being a host who

can balance attentiveness with giving

diners the space they need to mull over

their choices, and Matthew had it nailed.

It wasn’t until later that I learned of

his Brighton restaurateur background,

which explains his flawless execution

of hospitality.

As for the menu—oh, where do I start?

It’s one of those rare instances where

everything sounds so delicious that

the process of elimination becomes

impossible. We started our journey

with the selection ‘For the Table.’ With

choices like selected breads, butters,

oils & hummus, Olives in marinade, and

Salted crisps (carrot, parsnip & beetroot),

we were spoilt for choice. After much

deliberation, we finally settled on the

Pork Chicharrones (£4.50), described as

a pork crackling but on a different level.

And let me tell you, it was love at first

crunch. These weren’t your ordinary

Chicharrons — large, golden shards of

crisp pork heaven!

Moving on to the ‘Smalls’ menu,

we could’ve skipped ahead to the

mains, but … there was the Wild Boar

Terrine (£10.50), packed with pigeon,

pheasant, pistachio, and local cider

chutney, it’s a dish I’d happily return

for. Alongside that, we ordered the King

Prawns, served with harissa, cucumber

ketchup, and mango mint yoghurt. At

£10.50, the prawns were succulent and

perfectly spiced.

By this point, we were already feeling

full, but the Classics menu was calling,

and we couldn’t resist. These dishes

may be labelled as classics, but each one

comes with a twist that puts the ‘extra’

in extraordinary. Take the Ploughman’s,

for example. Typically, you expect a

square of cheese, a slice of ham, and

maybe some pickle if you’re lucky. Here,

they go all out with local ham & cheese,

scotch egg, or local sausage—a far cry

from your average Ploughman’s.

We opted for the Bavette steak (£18),

served with Café de Paris butter, confit

garlic, and tomato. Now, if you’ve never

tried bavette, you’re in for a treat. This

flank cut is known for its deep, beefy

flavour and, when cooked mediumrare,

it’s melt-in-the-mouth tender. To

maximise its flavour, it’s sliced thinly

against the grain, and the result is

nothing short of excellence.

Meanwhile, the Bok Shop Super Saiyan

Burger (£16) was another standout.

The chicken thigh, breaded to crispy

perfection and topped with miso mayo,

pink pickled onions, and served in a

brioche bun, was an absolute flavour

bomb. If you love a good burger, this one

will not disappoint.

If you’re in the mood for something

even heartier, the Tomahawk Pork

Chop (£24) should be on your radar. We

caught sight of it as it was served to

another table, and it’s the kind of dish

that makes you stop in your tracks. The

chop is massive—so large that it barely

fits on the plate. Served with colcannon,

spring greens, confit apple, and local

cider jus, it’s a feast fit for royalty.

For those with smaller appetites,

there are more casual options like

toasted rarebit, bacon sandwiches, and

hot smoked salmon sandwiches. The

children’s menu is equally impressive,

offering mini versions of pub favourites

such as home-pressed burgers, fish and

chips, chicken tenders, and penne with

homemade Pomodoro.

For Dessert, although there was

absolutely no need for it, we had our

arms twisted to try the Lemon Tart

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NOVEMBER 2024


Ex-Formula One journalist sets

up home in Sussex following

global reporting career

Kevin Eason

Not many people can boast they have Formula One boss Bernie

Ecclestone on speed dial or predicted Lewis Hamilton would

be World Champion a decade before he did. Editor Paul Gibson

meets ex-Formula One Journalist Kevin Eason at the birthplace

of British motor racing in Bexhill to find out why he’s chosen to

live in the seaside town after spending almost three decades on

the F1 circuits…

WE couldn’t help but stand and

gaze at the amazing photographs

displayed at The Sackville on

Bexhill seafront that show what

is claimed to be the first official

motor race in Britain. Huge

crowds flocked to Bexhill on that

Bank Holiday weekend in 1902 to

stare, and we tried to conjure up

the roar of the primitive engines

that would have echoed from

the walls of the surrounding tall

Victorian buildings, thrilling

spectators more familiar with a

horse and cart.

But it was just as thrilling even

now for the former motor racing

correspondent of The Times, Kevin

Eason, who travelled the world with

legends such as Sir Jackie Stewart, Sir

Stirling Moss, Nigel Mansell, Lewis

Hamilton, Jenson Button, Michael

Schumacher and of course, the boss,

Bernie Ecclestone.

Kevin has settled in Bexhill with

his wife Jacqueline after spending

most of his career living out of a

suitcase reporting on the Formula

One championships for one of the

world’s most famous newspapers. In

A Race on Galley Hill in 1904. Photo: Bexhill Museum

a career lasting half a century, Kevin

has reported on everything from local

country fairs to general elections, the

miners’ strike and major disasters,

as well as three Olympic Games, the

2010 football World Cup, the Ryder

Cup, the Open and Wimbledon —

and, of course, Formula One.

Now 71 and semi-retired, Kevin

started his journalism career aged

seventeen on local newspapers

in Hartlepool, Kettering and

Birmingham before moving in 1986

to the newly-launched Today, which

boasted being the first full-colour

national newspaper. Three years

later, he was hired by the The Times

as a political and industrial writer,

but he was also introduced to the

world of motoring, taking on a weekly

column in The Times and travelling

the world — some times alongside a

young Jeremy Clarkson — to report

on the latest models hitting the road.

But the big change in his life came

in 1998 when he was hired by the

sports department to become motor

racing correspondent.

Looking back on how he got the

prestigious role at the newspaper,

Kevin said: “My editor came to me

with a stack of documents which

contained a scoop relating to the

Ferrari championship race, and I was

asked to pull it apart and the story was

eventually a splash on the front page.

“It was such hard work, I jokingly

told my boss he owed me a nice

break abroad somewhere as a

thank you. A week later, he told me

I was off to Melbourne to cover the

Australian Grand Prix as a full-time

sports correspondent. I had no

contacts, I didn’t know the drivers

and I wasn’t trusted yet, which was

extremely difficult.

“It took me a good year to become

known and when I was first

introduced to Bernie Ecclestone, I

gave him my name and he jokingly

replied, ‘So you’re the one who

writes all that s*** in the paper?’

I realised this job would be a

daunting challenge.”

There followed 25 years of travelling

to more than 300 grands prix from

Japan to Brazil, the USA to Russia, and

interviewing and living with some of

the most famous names in Formula

One. However, one of his first

interviews in motor racing turned

out to be one of the most memorable

even before he started full-time in

F1. Kevin went the Buckmore Park

circuit to interview up-and-coming

kart racers, the next generation of

drivers, who would follow the great

names of the past like Jim Clark,

Damon Hill and Nigel Mansell. One

small youngster caught his attention

because he was the only driver of

colour at the event, but he was a

bright and articulate nine-year-old

who declared he would be F1 world

champion one day. His name was

Lewis Hamilton and he was as good

as his word. By the time Kevin retired,

Lewis was a multiple champion and

one of the greatest names in the sport.

Now, Kevin has published a number

of popular books, the latest of which

comes out this month and is expected

to reach new audiences around the

world. Ironically, he had no idea

of Bexhill’s motoring past when he

came to live in the town. He said: “It

wasn’t until we drove past the sign

saying, ‘Bexhill — birthplace of Motor

Racing’ on the A259 that I discovered

the story of the 1902 race. I had no

idea. I’ve mentioned the town to key

people in the F1 industry, and they

didn’t know either.

“I found myself fascinated by

the stories and have spent time

researching the town’s history.

I really don’t understand why

we don’t have a large motoring

heritage venue here to celebrate

the town’s background. We have a

stunning coastline and we should

really be doing more in the town to

bring people in.”

Kevin’s new book, published by

HarperCollins, is called Speed: The

Times History of the Formula One World

Championships, and is the story of 74

years of Formula One. From Fangio

to Verstappen, and includes stories

of the triumph, horror, skulduggery

and humour of decades of the

fastest championship in the world.

Each chapter includes an original

report from The Times, capturing

the mood of the moment each year

with evocative photographs taken

from the archives.

The 320-page book is available from

all good bookshops and online at

most retailers priced at £30.

Eason gets down down to business with Bernie Ecclestone

Eason gets a hug from 2009 world champion Jenson Button.

Eason was the first journalist to write about the future star

Christian Horner, Red Bull team principal, with his

wife, ex-Spice Girl Geri, share a story with Eason

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ON YOUR BIKE with Ian Hollidge

Sensible cyclists locking up for a well-deserved brew at the Oceanside Café at Glyne Gap in Bexhill, along the National Cycle Network route

BIKE SECURITY — REDUCING

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ANY cycle ride deserves rest and

recharging and enjoying the view

with a brew. All around the Country, a

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These Sheffield Bike Stands are simple,

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We all need to look after what we have

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joy deserves to be locked securely and

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it’s our personal transport, access to

work, home, family, friends, shops,

leisure and pleasure.

Most people we meet are honest,

law abiding and would never dream of

thieving. However, if it’s easy to take

and move on, the temptation to steal

becomes a risk, especially when the

chance of being caught is negligible.

The advice is to buy the best lock you

can afford, then secure to something

fixed in a well-lit visible area, preferably

with CCTV coverage. I often take an

image of my bike locked up before I

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later easier if stolen.

At many Rail Stations, there is the

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secure entry to a covered bike store

whilst using the train service. Keeping

bikes dry in the UK is often difficult.

These facilities usually inside Network

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somebody else’s transport.

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owner could be easily traced which

would help the police and mean

thieves could be put off in the

first place.

Police have a whole spectrum of

offences to stop, deter and respond

to, it makes their life easier to help

trace stolen bikes.

Merseyside Police carried out a year

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to check they were the registered

owners. It reduced bike theft by 43%.

Their officers assisted in bike register

and returned many bikes to their

registered owners.

They are advising other forces on

their success. Bike Register means you

are less likely to be a victim and you

are helping Police in stopping crime in

the first place.

During COVID, the Emergency Active

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stands throughout the Country and East

Sussex has a few strategically placed

around our Towns now used regularly.

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but remember to always leave room

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Next months will be about lighting

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LAURIE’S POEM CORNER

NOVEMBER now, so getting colder with darker nights after the

clocks just changed to go back, and so as often with me, my poem

will reflect this, well in part anyway.

The poem was written in 2017, so in my 6th of 13 books, and

is a true little story that will indeed show that all things can be

“relative” to us all.

My central heating had been playing up a bit and I was somewhat

annoyed, but on going down to a local shop a man was sat outside

and asking for “any change”, and whilst there are many theories and

opinions about these people, my immediate thought was that he had

no central heating there to moan about!

I considered this, and thus my poem “Relative” was penned, and

here it is to maybe get us all looking at life in a more relative manner?

Our worries and problems in life

Can really bring us down,

But what for us seems massive

To others it won’t cause a frown,

For they have more titanic battles

Which need fighting every day.

Mostly to just get those basics

That easily come our way.

Like the man calling out as I pass

For the price of a cup of tea,

Making me wonder on looking round

Is he really different from me?

Maybe he’s dressed in similar clothes

And hugs his can of strong beer,

But surely we have similar worries

When life’s troubles come near.

RELATIVE

For this day I felt quite annoyed

About my central heating playing up,

Then wondered if he even had a place

And refuge, to sit with his cup,

Of tea or coffee, that we all agree

Can revive and fortify us anew.

For if you are homeless and alone

Many hardships are facing you.

But look how early he is drinking,

I hear the cold cynics mutter.

I know that, but if you have nothing,

Perhaps it’s some comfort in the gutter.

For maybe he was in our armed forces

Once proud, but can no longer try.

So I’m grateful of my relative fortune,

As but for the grace of god, go I.

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• Remove jewellery and clothing around the

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• Cover the burn loosely, lengthways with

kitchen film wrap to help prevent infection

and keep it clean

• Don’t burst blisters

• Monitor and treat for shock if necessary

• Tell them to seek medical advice. This

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for minor burns in children, or if on

the face, or if you are concerned about

someone’s condition.

DEBRIS IN THE EYE

• Tell them not to rub it, so they don’t make it

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• Tilt the head so affected side is nearest

the ground. Pour clean water over their

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• If this doesn’t work, try to lift the debris out

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• If this doesn’t work either, don’t

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eye – cover it with a clean dressing or

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• Then take or send them straight to the

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NOVEMBER 2024


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Ensuring your vehicle is ready can

help you avoid breakdowns and

maintain safety on the road.

Here’s our guide on getting your

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Check your battery — Cold

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your car battery’s performance. If

your battery is more than three years

old, consider having it tested at a

garage as cold starts take a heavy toll

on old batteries, especially if you do

short journies.

If necessary, replace it with a new

one to avoid being stranded on a frosty

morning. If your battery is generally

in good condition, check for loose

battery connections and clean any

corrosion from the terminals, as this

can hinder performance.

Inspect Tyres —Your tyres are

your only contact with the road, so

ensuring they’re in good condition

is vital. Check the tread depth; the

legal minimum in the UK is 1.6mm,

but 3mm is recommended for winter

driving. Consider switching to winter

tyres, which provide better grip in

cold and wet conditions. Also, ensure

your tyre pressure is correct; cold

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fuel efficiency.

Windscreen and Wipers — Visibility

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any damage, get it repaired promptly.

Check your wiper blades; if they’re

worn or streaking, replace them. Fill

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properties to prevent it from freezing.

Never pour boiling water over your

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costly replacement.

Fluids Check — In winter,

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is essential. Start with your engine

oil; switching to winter-grade oil

can improve engine performance

in colder temperatures. Check your

coolant level and ensure it has the

appropriate mix of antifreeze to

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brake fluid, power steering fluid and

transmission fluid as necessary.

Lights and Indicators — As the days

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brake lights and indicators. Replace

any burnt-out bulbs, and clean the

lenses to improve visibility. Consider

using higher-intensity, legal bulbs for

improved illumination during darker

winter days. Ask a friend to check

round the car as you check the brake

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unexpected delays. Plus, it ensures

you have enough fuel to run the

heater if needed.

If you drive an electric vehicle,

remember your expected range

will be lower than normal in cold

conditions. Prepare accordingly.

Drive Carefully and Stay Informed

— Winter driving requires a different

mindset. Be aware of changing

weather conditions and plan your

journeys. If snow or ice is forecasted,

consider whether your journey is

necessary. When driving, reduce

speed, increase following distances

and be gentle with your steering and

braking to avoid skidding.

Consider Breakdown Cover — While

taking precautions can minimise

the risk of breakdowns, having

breakdown cover can provide added

peace of mind. In the event of a

mechanical failure or if you get stuck,

knowing help is just a phone call

away can alleviate stress.

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of your car or how to prepare it

for winter, consider taking it to a

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Latest local news, visit: eastsussex.news/eastbourne NOVEMBER 2024 SPORT 25

Thousands take on

gruelling Beachy

Head Marathon

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MICK HALL PHOTOS

RUNNERS from all over the

country competed in one of

the country’s most acclaimed

Marathon, Half Marathon and

Ultramarathons.

Thousands of runners took on the

iconic off-road route recently, with

the first male marathon finishers

included Oliver Varney (2:57:14), Tom

Harvey (3:04:41) and Tom Owens

(3:13:13), with Amelie Karlsson

(3:41:52), Caroline Lear (3:51:17) and

Yolanda King (3:54:38) as the first

female finishers.

An equally impressive performance

was seen by Toby Simmons, who

took on an ultimate Iron distance trial

to fundraise for local men’s mental

health support charity Mankind.

Completing a 1.9km sea swim

and 90km cycling challenge

before heading to the Beachy

Head Marathon start line, Toby

completed the marathon route in 4

hours 55 seconds.

Councillor Margaret Bannister,

Eastbourne Borough Council’s Lead

Member for Tourism, Leisure,

Accessibility & Community Safety,

said: “Another fabulous weekend was

had at the Beachy Head Marathon

events with thousands of participants

coming from far and wide to take on

this iconic course.

Congratulations to all participants

for their amazing achievements and

well-deserved medals, and thank you

to all of the spectators cheering on

our runners along the route!

One of the most challenging

coastal routes in the country,

known for its scenic route through

the South Downs National Park

countryside, the Beachy Head

Marathon (formerly known as

the Seven Sisters Marathon) will

celebrate 45 years in 2025.

Entries for the Beachy Head

Marathon on 25–26 October 2025

are now on sale with discounted

pricing is in place until the

end of December.

To enter the Beachy Head

Marathon, Half Marathon,

Ultramarathon or 10K visit:

www.beachyheadmarathon.com

26 SPORT

NOVEMBER 2024


Mini’s Rugby Festival

packs in Team Spirit and

Community Triumph

BY NICKY PYSDEN

THE Fortress recently hosted the

under 7s, 8s and 9s Eastbourne

Mini’s Rugby Festival at the home

ground, with teams visiting from

Hove, Hastings and Bexhill,

Seaford, Crawley, Crowborough,

Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath,

Uckfield and Lewes.

Plenty of rugby was played by

budding young players with great

displays of teamwork from not only

from little rugby player, but parents,

coaches and managers too.

The early 7:30am set-up time didn’t

put off the happy, albeit slightly

chilly, willing volunteers who helped

set up pitches, registration tables

and of course the highly anticipated

candy floss machine, cake and sweet

stalls! There were many helping

hands that mucked in to make this

day a great success with the planning

having started many weeks ago.

When the teams began arriving,

there was a real buzz, whether it was

for the under 7s little ones excited

for their first festival or the under 9s

going into contact level.

Games kicked off with coaches

volunteering to referee and it

evident the good level of coaching

taking place across the clubs within

our local area as the mini rugby

players were showing a great

level of sportsmanship, skill and

determination.

Eastbourne Rugby Club certainly

have some secret bakers hidden

amongst our age groups and a

fantastic amount of money was

raised from cakes, sweets and candy

floss, the total hitting around £300.

Overall, the Eastbourne Rugby

Club Mini’s festival was a great

success; boys and girls coming

together to play rugby and showcase

their talents, teamwork and ability

within the sport. This would of

course not be possible without the

dedication from parents and carers

bringing their children to training

week in, week out, to train and play

in the games and festivals.

It takes a strong team of volunteers

to organise, run and make a festival

like this a great success, and it is

very clear to see just how great the

community is within our rugby club.

Want to get involved? Get in touch

to find out about volunteering —

chairman@eastbournerugby.com

United Women suffer first loss

BY STEVE HUXLEY

IN a thrilling encounter,

Eastbourne United, led by

Eastbourne’s own coach manager

Jon Tutty from PackMindset

Coaching & Mentoring, faced off

against Phoenix, showcasing a

spirited performance.

The first half was dominated by

Eastbourne, who established a

strong defensive line that stifled

Phoenix’s attacks. The midfield

worked tirelessly, pushing forward

when on the offensive and quickly

regrouping to defend.

Georgina Hollidge-Tutty

was exceptional in the centre,

orchestrating play with precision,

delivering well-placed passes and

clever through balls.

Vera Jakimovska was relentless

in midfield, disrupting Phoenix’s

rhythm and winning crucial duels.

Sian Brown contributions were

significant until an unfortunate

injury forced her off early in the

game, with Jenna B stepping in to

bolster the already potent left side.

Gina Leonard provided excellent

support, allowing Eastbourne to

switch play effectively through

George to Katie C on the right wing.

Katie W led the attack, showcasing

her tenacity despite being

isolated against a robust Phoenix

defence. Her persistence paid

off when, following a pressing

move initiated by Katie C, a mistake

from the Phoenix backline allowed

her to capitalise and score the

opening goal. Throughout the first

half, Eastbourne’s defence—led

by Deal, Vicki Dundas, Nikki R,

and Billie-Jo —stood firm, with

Karen P making crucial saves to

preserve the lead.

The second half brought renewed

energy for Phoenix, who made

tactical adjustments that began to

exploit Eastbourne’s fatigue.

Despite several remarkable saves

from substitute keeper Jennifer

Watson, Phoenix eventually

broke through to equalise. As the

game progressed, Eastbourne

made tactical shifts, moving

Deal to the right wing and Vicki

Posnett to right back, and bringing

a strong Hayley into the midfield

which reinvigorated their attack.

Eastbourne created several

promising opportunities but

couldn’t find the back of the

net. In a dramatic conclusion,

Phoenix took advantage of their

momentum, scoring two late goals to

clinch a 3-1 victory.

Despite the loss, Eastbourne

United can take pride in their

performance, having faced their

toughest challenge yet while

maintaining camaraderie on and

off the pitch. A big thank you goes to

the linesmen and referee for their

contributions to a well-contested

match. The team looks forward

to building on this experience

with spirits high and a resolve to

come back stronger.

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