Eastbourne News, October 2024, Issue 05

OCTOBER 2024 | ISSUE 05

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East Sussex Council agrees to

consultation on £55m shortfall

COUNCIL leaders have discussed

how savings might be made to

address the £55 million funding gap

the authority could face next year,

and a consultation will begin.

The first round of savings proposals

for 2025/26 were presented to Cabinet

recently with members being asked

to agree to consult on these, carry out

further work to identify additional

savings and continue to lobby for

more sustainable funding.

Despite careful financial planning

and having made savings of £140

million over the last decade,

rising demand and costs coupled

with reductions in Government

grant leaves East Sussex County

Council with an expected budget

gap of £83.6 million over the three

years to 2027/28.

A report to Cabinet says the council

is facing “the most difficult financial

outlook” it has ever faced. “There is a

substantial and growing gap between

the costs of delivering essential

services to meet the needs of East

Sussex residents and the income we

expect to have to fund these services

in future years,” it says.

“This is both a stark and urgent

position. Unless additional funding is

forthcoming, the council will not be

in a position to set a balanced budget

in February without action, over and

above steps already being taken,”

the report adds.

The council has already taken

action to minimise day-to-day

expenditure where possible, is

carefully considering recruitment to

vacant posts and has reduced office

space, Cabinet members will be told.

The value for money services offer is

also being carefully checked against

comparative councils.

With concerns that any delay

would worsen the council’s financial

position, initial proposals for savings

totalling around £4 million will be

presented to Cabinet with agreement

for public consultation being sought.

The focus for possible savings

has been, and continues to be on

Artists come out to party

EASTBOURNE’S arts and craft

community has been thanked for

supporting The Beacon shopping

centre and for making the town such

a creative hot spot.

Six artists who were filmed as part

of The Beacon’s Communities by the

Coast series were treated to a dinner

party and games night at The Da Vinci

Hotel in Eastbourne.

The event allowed the artists to mix

and mingle and to use their creative

skills for play rather than for work.

The Beacon general manager

Mark Powell said: “The evening had

been enjoyed by everybody. Artists

are used to working on their own

and to devote their time to specific

commissions or orders.

We wanted the event to allow them

to meet others from the creative

community, to relax and to have fun

with their artistic skills in a playful

and safe environment.”

The artists who attended were

Judith Alder and Fenya Sharkey, who

had exhibitions in The Beacon earlier

this year, Alice Hesketh, Arlene Toth,

Clive Jarman and Tatiana Butt.

The session was facilitated

discretionary and non-statutory

preventative services, directly

provided services, support services

and back-office functions and

income generation.

The report to Cabinet says

that with the adult social care

budget representing 48 per cent

of the council’s total net budget,

“significant savings will need to be

found in this area”.

Proposals to be presented include

the closure of two day services for

older people and two day centres,

community support services and

Steps to Work training for people

with learning disabilities, with

support being provided in different

ways in future. There are also

proposals to stop on-site support

in supported accommodation for

vulnerable adults and adults with

mental health needs, significantly

reducing funding for housingrelated

support services and not

renew contracts for drug and alcohol

recovery services.

by Richard Potter who runs

local initiative Creativity For

Wellbeing. The evening was

sponsored by The Beacon.

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Fire destroys outbuilding

in Polegate blaze

EAST Sussex Fire and Rescue Service

firefighters were called to a property

in Polegate recently after reports

of a large fire.

It happened just before 11am on 19th

September on Fairlight Close.

Three fire engines attended along

with an officer.

They used breathing apparatus, hose

reel, firefighting foam and a thermal

imaging camera.

There were no reports of injuries.

The fire is being treated as accidental

and believed to have been electrical.

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In the first stage of cuts, The Beachy

Head Story, Heritage and Visitor

Centre has closed for the foreseeable

future after 15 years of welcoming

around 40,000 visitors every year.

Plans are to find a new operator for

the centre and it’s hoped it will reopen

to the public in Spring next year.

Eastbourne News visited the centre

just before its closure, and volunteers

told us they are unaware of what is

happening next and details of the

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Beachy Head Pub, showcased a

huge number of artefacts, historic

finds and interesting information

about the area.

Resident Donald Selmes has started

a petition via the online platform

Change.org. He states: “I have lived

in Eastbourne, a town steeped in

rich history and heritage, for over 40

years. My children and grandchildren

have been born and brought up here.

Our unique heritage department

and its outlet, the Beachy Heady

Story, have been enlightening

residents and visitors for years,

through research, archaeology,

exhibitions and education. Today,

these valuable services are under

threat of closure, an action

that could rob us of our town’s

unique narrative.”

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1,000 respondents, but the centre

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OCTOBER 2024


Pensioners to lose

winter fuel payments

following vote

THERE has been outrage recently

as the new labour Government

announced it is to cut Winter

Fuel Payments which could leave

millions of pensioners cold in

the coming months.

This comes as figures from Age

UK estimate that tens of thousands

of pensioners across East Sussex

will lose their payments as a result

of the decision made by the new

Labour government.

The Prime Minister, Keir Starmer

has accused the Tories of leaving

a “£22bn black hole” in the public

finances which has resulted in older

people in England and Wales, not on

pension credit or other means-tested

benefits, no longer getting annual

winter fuel payments which are

worth between £100 and £300.

Bexhill & Battle will be the worst

affected constituency in East Sussex,

according to figures, due to the

average age of the area’s population.

According to data from the 2011

census, around 24% of Eastbourne’s

population is aged 65 or older,

amounting to 24,000 people.

Josh Babarine, MP for Eastbourne

said: “In the Commons today, I voted

against Labour’s plans to cut the

Winter Fuel Allowance for so many

local pensioners who depend on it.

“Every pensioner deserves the right

to a warm home this winter. I will

keep fighting for pensioners to get the

support they need and deserve.”

Replying to Josh’s statement on

social media, Will said: “What the

government should be doing is

lowering the energy price cap, taxing

energy company profits and helping

everyone including pensioners to

reduce their energy use by insulating

their homes. We have a leaky poorly

insulated housing stock and I hope

this is addressed in the budget.”

Liz added: “We can manage without

it, but it will affect my 94-year-old

Dad. He’s already lost his free

TV licence, now his winter fuel

allowance, and because Mum died

this year he is also likely to lose the

single-person council tax allowance

when that goes through. Shame he

has savings (from a manual job)

that put him over the pension credit

limit as when these factors are

combined they’re beginning to add up

substantially.”

Some have argued that wealthy

pensioners in the area should not be

able to claim the benefit, which would

leave more help for those who need it.

Bryan responded on Facebook:

“There are many wealthy pensioners

in Eastbourne and surrounding areas,

all getting winter fuel allowance that

don’t need it. Is it that unreasonable

to means test this allowance so those

that need it most can still get it?

“If you are going on a crusade, why

not try attacking the profiteering

energy companies that are price

gouging obscene record levels

of profit? They’ll be giving their

executives massive bonuses

and paying shareholders record

dividends, rather than ploughing

some of it back to help consumers.”

Caroline Abrahams CBE, Charity

Director at Age UK said: “We’re

deeply disappointed, but not

WHAT DO

YOU THINK?

Email your comments to

letters@eastbourne.news

Caroline Abrahams CBE,

Charity Director at Age UK

surprised, that the vote to brutally

means-test Winter Fuel Payment was

passed. As soon as the Government

announced it was instructing its MPs

to support it this was the inevitable

result, but we would like to thank all

those in every party who voted against

the policy or abstained.

“There’s been a lot of discussion

about the Government’s decision,

but at heart Age UK’s critique of their

policy is really simple: we just don’t

think it’s fair to remove the payment

from the 2.5 million pensioners

on low incomes who badly need it,

and to do it so quickly this winter,

at the same time as energy bills

are rising by 10%.

“It is crystal clear that there is

insufficient time to make any serious

impact on the miserably low take-up

of Pension Credit before the cold sets

in this autumn, and the Government

has brought forward no effective

measures to support all those whose

tiny occupational pensions take

them just above the line to claim. It’s

true they have agreed to extend the

Household Support Fund until April

and they deserve some credit for that,

but the HSF is an all-age fund that you

have to apply for, so we know it will

only help a small proportion of all the

pensioners who will be in need as a

result of their policy change.

“The Government has also tried

to suggest that the increase in State

Pension for older people next year

as a result of the Triple Lock means

there’s no need to worry about how

they will cope now, but that won’t

help anyone this winter and most

pensioners will not benefit to the

extent being suggested — either

because they are on the old State

Pension which attracts less of an

increase, or because they don’t

qualify for a full State Pension in

the first place.

“The reality is that driving through

this policy as the Government is doing

will make millions of poor pensioners

poorer still and we are baffled as to

why some Ministers are asserting

that this is the right thing to do. We

and many others are certain that it is

not, and that’s why we will continue

to stand with the pensioners who

can’t afford to lose their payment and

campaign for them to be given more

Government support.

“Meanwhile, winter is coming and

we fear it will be a deeply challenging

one for millions of older people

who have previously relied on their

Winter Fuel Payment to help pay

their energy bills and who have no

obvious alternative source of funds

on which to draw. As a charity, we

will do everything we can to help

them, but with so many in need

and no extra support on offer from

the Government at the moment it’s

looking like an incredibly uphill task.”

HOW TO GET HELP

Most people get the Winter Fuel

Payment automatically if they’re

eligible. You do not need to claim

if you get any of the following:

Pension Credit, Universal Credit,

Income Support, income-related

Employment and Support Allowance

(ESA), income-based Jobseeker’s

Allowance (JSA), Child Tax Credit or

Working Tax Credit.

To check if you are eligible,

visit: www.gov.uk/winter-fuelpayment/how-to-claim,

or

telephone: 0800 731 0160.

Free, independent, confidential and

impartial advice if you’re suffering

from debt and financial problems

is available from Eastbourne’s

Citizen’s Advice. For support,

call 0800 144 8848.

If you are struggling to pay bills,

need help with a benefits issue, or

are concerned about growing debt,

there is free, confidential support

and advice available. Contact

the East Sussex welfare benefits

helpline on 0333 344 0681 or email:

benefitseastsussex@harcuk.com.

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8 NEWS

OCTOBER 2024


Parts of unsafe

building falls

on cars

New operators celebrate

official opening of health

and wellbeing centre

FIREFIGHTERS from Eastbourne,

including the Aerial Ladder

Platform and Technical Rescue

Unit, were called recently after

reports of a building collapsing

onto the street.

It happened in Cavendish Place

at around 10am when bricks and

concrete reportedly fell onto a parked

car causing significant damage.

Crews rushed to the scene to assess

the stability and safety of the building.

There were no casualties reported

and a cordon was put in place.

Highways were in attendance for

road closures and the scene was

handed over to Sussex Police.

The road closure remained in place

to get further advice from the local

authority Building Inspector.

Parking fine scam

hitting motorists

REPRESENTATIVES from

organisations and public bodies

across Eastbourne turned

out in force for the official

opening of Hillbrow Health and

Wellbeing in Meads.

The event on Tuesday (August

21) marked Wave Active and

South Downs Health and

Care (SDHC) becoming new

operators of the centre.

Eastbourne MP Josh Babarinde,

Eastbourne Borough Council leader

Stephen Holt, Meads councillors and

representatives from community

health and primary care were among

those who attended the opening day.

Residents of all ages also enjoyed

trying out free sports and activity

sessions on offer.

Duncan Kerr, chief executive of

Wave Active, said: “The community

support for our opening day

was fantastic and it was a great

opportunity for local people to

discover new activities and ways of

enjoying exercise.

“As part of the preparations for our

takeover, we have really enjoyed

meeting current and potential

members and look forward to seeing

everyone using Hillbrow Health and

Wellbeing facilities.”

Wave Active is a charity and social

enterprise that operates sports

and leisure centres on behalf of

Eastbourne Borough Council and

Lewes District Council, while SDHC is

a social enterprise that is owned by a

number of GP practices in the area.

The new team is planning to bring

together leisure and traditional NHS

general practice within Hillbrow

and in the longer term, offer private

healthcare interventions too.

Nick Harvey, who is a GP and chief

executive of SDHC, said: “Thank

you to everyone who came along to

the opening day.

“It is a significant step in our

exciting vision to enable our

community to have the best possible

health and wellbeing through the

genuine integration of a healthy

living, activity-focused, leisure and

sports centre with high-quality

healthcare services.

Arrests made after Langney

nursery is burgled

MOTORISTS are being warned

not to fall foul of a new text scam

conning people into paying

fake parking fines.

A number of East Sussex residents

have reported receiving text

messages containing a link to what

looks like the council website asking

them to settle an unpaid parking fine.

East Sussex County Council, which

is responsible for enforcement of

on-street parking regulations across

the county with the exception of

Wealden, says it does not send

text messages to people who have

received a penalty charge notice.

Cllr Claire Dowling, lead member

for transport and environment,

said: “These scam texts, and the fake

council website they send people

to, are extremely convincing which

makes it even more important to

check very carefully before handing

over any personal details or money.

“East Sussex County Council will

never send a text message about

parking fines. All information and

payment options are available on our

website at www.eastsussex.gov.uk/

parking/penalty-charge-notices-pcns.

“I would urge anyone who receives

emails or text messages about making

payments to carefully check the

URLs of links before entering any of

their details. If in doubt, contact the

company or organisation the email

claims to be from to check before

taking any action.”

AN investigation is underway

after a burglary was reported

at a nursery in Rotherfield

Avenue, Eastbourne on

Monday, 16 September.

Multiple items were stolen from

the premises, including a white

nursery branded minibus and

electronic devices.

Following police enquiries, two

men from Eastbourne, aged 35

and 44, were arrested on Thursday

(September 18) at an address

in Midhurst Road, Eastbourne

on suspicion of burglary and

being concerned in the supply of

a Class B drug.

They have since been bailed with

strict conditions while further

enquiries are undertaken.

Vandals destroy park

furniture in arson attack

THOUSANDS of pounds of damage

have been caused to play area

equipment in Shinewater Park

during the weekend.

Council officers are liaising with

Sussex Police and appealing for

information about those responsible.

Councillor Colin Swansborough,

Cabinet Member for Community

Spaces from Eastbourne Borough

Council said: “Whoever carried

this vandalism out needs to be

identified, put before the court and

severely punished.

The damage runs into thousands of

pounds and sadly it is local people who

use this play area who will suffer most.

If anyone has information

about this crime, they should call

101 immediately. We need the

We are asking anyone who noticed

anything suspicious in the nearby

area on the night of the incident,

or who has information to make a

report to police.

You can do this online, or by calling

101 quoting reference 235 of 17/09.

community to help us find these

despicable offenders.”

If you have information about

the vandalism in Shinewater Park,

please call 101.


Last seagoing

passenger-carrying

paddle steamer

visits Eastbourne

PASSENGERS boarded a unique

maritime relic docked at

Eastbourne Pier this afternoon

as The Waverley visited

the town’s shore.

Built in 1947 by A. & J. Inglis of

Glasgow, Scotland, The Waverley

was originally commissioned to

replace an earlier vessel of the

same name lost during World War

II. Initially, she served as a regular

passenger ferry on the Firth of Clyde,

operating under the ownership

of the London and North Eastern

Railway. Her primary function was

to transport holidaymakers between

Scottish coastal towns, a role she

fulfilled until 1973.

The ship’s design features a

traditional paddle-wheel propulsion

system, which remains one of the

last of its kind in active service. Her

distinctive red, white, and black

funnel, along with her elegantly

varnished wood interior and open

decks, offer a nostalgic glimpse into

post-war maritime travel. Waverley is

powered by a triple-expansion steam

engine, visible to passengers through

viewing galleries, which adds to

the ship’s appeal.

Since her preservation, Waverley

has operated as a cruise ship, taking

passengers on scenic trips around

the British coastline, including the

Thames, the Isle of Wight, and the

Western Isles of Scotland.

During her visit to Eastbourne

Pier, passengers had the unique

opportunity to embark on a cruise

along the picturesque coastline,

including a trip around the iconic

Beachy Head. The majestic

chalk cliffs of Beachy Head, one

of Britain’s most recognisable

landmarks, provided a stunning

backdrop as Waverley glided through

the waters. Passengers enjoyed

panoramic views of the coastline,

taking in the dramatic scenery that

has inspired artists, writers, and

photographers for centuries.

In the evening, Waverley continued

her voyage to Shoreham, giving

passengers another chance to

experience the charm of a bygone

era. These tours were not only a

nostalgic experience, but also offered

a rare opportunity to see the British

coastline from a unique perspective.

On her various tours, Waverley often

visits other historic piers and ports,

such as Southend, Whitstable, and

Bournemouth, offering day trips and

special-themed cruises that attract

thousands of visitors each year.

Despite facing financial challenges,

including a major boiler replacement

in 2020 that temporarily grounded

her, Waverley has remained afloat

thanks to the dedication of her

crew, volunteers, and the support

of enthusiasts from around the

world. Each year, her cruises offer

a unique blend of history, nostalgia,

and scenic beauty, ensuring that

Waverley continues to be a beloved

symbol of Britain’s maritime

heritage. Her visits to towns like

Eastbourne not only connect people

to the past but also help preserve the

legacy of steam-powered travel for

future generations.

10 REGULARS

OCTOBER 2024


COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

BUSINESS LOCAL NETWORK FOR

ENTREPRENEURS.Hailsham, Eastbourne & Uckfield

— all 10-12pm, £10 per person. Come and enjoy our

relaxed and natural atmosphere. At BLN, we pride

ourselves on providing a warm and relaxed vibe

with no awkward elevator pitches. Conversations

flow naturally, allowing business owners to

speak freely and engage in meaningful dialogue,

brainstorm and problem-solve. Hailsham: Abbots

Wood Manor, BN27 3AL, Tuesdays: 15 Oct & 19

Nov – TO BOOK: bit.ly/BLN_Hailsham; Eastbourne:

Mortain Place, BN22 0AB, Wednesdays: 23 Oct

& 27 Nov – TO BOOK: bit.ly/BLN-Eastbourne;

Uckfield: Hurstwood View, TN22 3FH, Tuesdays: 8

Oct & 12 Nov – TO BOOK: bit.ly/BLN-Uckfield

BEXHILL

BEXHILLSTAMP & POSTCARD CLUB .St

Augustin’s Church Hall, Cooden Drive, Bexhill,

TN39 3AZ. Wednesday, 23 October, 7.30pm.

Come and enjoy an evening of friendly chat, and

a talk and display on ‘Monaco’ whilst you enjoy

refreshments and wait with bated breath for our

sensational raffle. Everyone is welcome.

CANCER RESEARCH UK CHRISTMAS CRAFT

FAIR. Robertsbridge Village Hall, 11-23 Station

Road, Robertsbridge TN32 5DG. Friday, 8

November, 10am-3pm. Free entry, please come and

support local independent stall holders, tea/coffee/

cake available. PLEASE BRING CASH

JUMBLE SALE. St. Michael’s Church Hall,

Glassenbury Drive, Bexhill TN40 2NY. Saturday, 26

October, 10.00am. Lots of bargains, entrance 50p.

LITTLE COMMON COMMUNITY LIBRARY. Community

Centre, Shepherds Close, Little Common, TN39 4SQ.

As Bexhill library is closed for several months why not

visit us! Tuesdays 9.30-3.30 & Fridays 9.30-12.30.

Over 3,000 books. Free parking. A Community library

run by volunteers. Charity No.: 109659.

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION WOMEN’S SECTION LITTLE

COMMON. The Poppy Club, Meads Avenue, Little

Common. Saturday 12 October 8pm-11pm. Annual

Poppy Appeal Dance live music with Just George.

Tickets available behind the bar. Everyone welcome.

All monies raised goes to The Poppy Appeal.

SIDLEY HEALTH WALK. Every Monday. Meet at

Ninfield Road (TN39 5BA). Free one hour group walk

led by trained community volunteers. No need to

book, just pop along shortly before the start time.

Starting in quiet residential streets and exploring

footpaths into Combe Valley Countryside Park,

including the disused railway line and the Greenway.

GIRLS GROUP – SIDLEY YOUTH HUB. Meet at 121

Ninfield Road, TN39 5BD. Every Monday 6pm-

8pm. A FREE youth group for young women aged

10 to 16 in Sidley and surrounding areas. For more

information, please get in touch. 01424 725995,

email: EHRother@eastsussex.gov.uk

AUTUMNAL CRAFTY WORKSHOP. Mindful

Oak Sussex CIC, St Michael’s Church Hall, 20

Glassenbury Drive, TN40 2NY. Thursday 24

October, 9.30-12.30pm. A taster session of our

Memory Moments Café, including seasonal craft

activities. An opportunity for people with memory

problems to visit with a family member or carer to

enjoy a seasonal crafting session at our Memory

Moments Café. £3 – Booking is essential, contact:

Samantha Keylock — email: mindfuloaksussex@

outlook.com. Phone: 07453 917399

EASTBOURNE

SOCIETY OF EASTBOURNE ARTISTS — ART

EXHIBITION AND SALE. Cavendish Hotel, 38

Grand Parade Eastbourne. Saturday 2 & Sunday

3 November 2024. Open 10 to 4pm, Free Entry,

Donations to Charity.

NIK NAKS. Archery Youth Hub, Seaside, BN22

7RR. Every Monday, 7-9pm. A group for young

adults, ages 18-25 with mild to moderate learning

disabilities to develop their social skills, life skills,

through team building, cooking, crafting, games

and more. Price: £2. Contact: 01323 463244 or

EHeastbournehailshamseaford@eastsussex.gov.uk

ART. Age Concern, The William & Patricia Venton

Centre, Junction Road, BN21 3QY. Tuesdays: 1 Oct,

8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 10am-12pm. Come and enjoy

the freedom of painting/drawing whatever you like

and meet like-minded folk whilst doing it. We have

people in the group that are more than willing to

help if need be. All materials provided. Note: This

isn’t an art class. Price £4. Contact: 01323 638474,

theventoncentre@gmail.com

BEATS AND BARS MUSIC SESSIONS. Leaf Hall,

51 Seaside, Eastbourne, BN22 7NB. Tuesdays,

5:30–7:00pm. Free music-making sessions for

young people (12-25) focusing on lyric writing,

music production, and performance. To sign up,

contact AudioActive on: info@audioactive.org.uk

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

WANT TO CONTINUE PLAYING BOWLS in the

winter or try Short Mat Bowls for the first time?

If so, come along to Hailsham Community Civic Hall

on Monday 16th September at 6.30pm & give it a

try. First 3 sessions for FREE! Contact Gary Wright

Membership Secretary on 07950 962353.

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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Starlight Strollers

take to seafront to

remember loved ones

MORE than 800 people took part in

Starlight Stroll and walked along

Eastbourne seafront to remember

a loved one and raise funds for St

Wilfrid’s Hospice recently.

It was the tenth anniversary of the

event, which meant participants

could choose the usual 5-mile walk

just along the promenade, or a

longer 10-mile route which had

the addition of a loop around the

harbour and Meads.

Both walks started at Princes Park

and led to the Italian Gardens, where

people could lay a hand-decorated

paper lantern and remember a loved

one, or just reflect on the work of the

hospice. All strollers received a teeshirt

and commemorative medal.

Events Fundraiser, Jemma

Campbell, said: “Starlight Stroll is

such a touching event, and people

always tell us how much it means to

them. The atmosphere in the Italian

Gardens was very special and with the

twinkly lights and soft music, it was

the perfect place to take a moment to

remember someone special.

An incredible £70,000 has already

been raised through the walkers’

sponsorship, and money is still

coming in, so we’d like to say thank

you very much to everyone who took

part or sponsored them.”

St Wilfrid’s Hospice provides

high-quality care and support for

people across Eastbourne, Seaford,

Hailsham, Uckfield, Heathfield

(and all points between) with lifelimiting

illnesses.

12 NEWS

OCTOBER 2024


TV celebrities support

landmark 40-year

anniversary

THE Friends of the Devonshire

Park theatre celebrated in style

recently alongside veteran TV stars

Mark Curry and Debbie McGee.

It was to celebrate 40 years since

The Friends of the Devonshire Park

Theatre was formed to raise money

for the essential maintenance of the

Victorian venue in the town.

The event took place at the

Hydro Hotel in Eastbourne which

hosted key members of The

Friends since it launched in 1984,

who heard a fantastic insight into

Debbie McGee’s life.

Hosted by Mark Curry, former Blue

Peter presenter and Patron of the

group, Debbie described her love

of dancing from the age of five and

how she met and fell in love with TV

Magician Paul Daniels.

Debbie told Eastbourne News at the

event: “I’ve only got happy memories

of Eastbourne. The theatre is such

a beautiful place, that still runs so

well. What people don’t realise it’s a

great Community Hub and instead

of sitting at home watching TV on

your own, you can get out and enjoy

live performances.

There’s something magical about

a theatre, when the lights go down,

whether it’s good or bad, it’s the

whole experience, and it’s a struggle

these days for them.

So many theatres wouldn’t survive

without the Friends raising money for

them to keep the place looking nice —

there are always things to renovate,

maintain and replace, so supporting

these small theatres is so important

to Mark and I.”

Mark, reflecting on his days in

numerous stage performances at

the Theatre, and lives in Eastbourne,

told us: “With endless TV channels

and streaming services, it stops

residents coming to see these

amazing performances.

Musicals still do well, tribute acts

do great, comics and open mics, but

plays do struggle and we really need

to change that because they are a

great experience for all ages.

Panto season is incredibly

important to the Theatre for its

survival. Bring the kids, if you’ve got

grandchildren, bring them. It will

usually be their first experience of

theatre, but secondly, if you’re an

adult still, come and risk it because

you’ll be surprised and realise it’s not

just for the kids.”

The Devonshire Park Theatre

opened its doors in 1884, designed

by the renowned theatre architect

Henry Currey. Initially a modest

structure, the theatre was expanded

and redesigned in 1903 by another

celebrated architect, Frank Matcham,

famous for his work on many of

Britain’s most iconic theatres.

Throughout its long history,

the theatre has hosted numerous

notable performers, from the stars of

Victorian England to contemporary

actors and productions. It remains a

key cultural institution in Eastbourne,

offering a vibrant programme

of events, from classic drama

and musicals to comedy shows

and pantomimes.

To maintain the historic venue

and preserve its legacy for future

generations, The Friends of

Devonshire Park Theatre plays a

vital role. The volunteer organisation

is dedicated to raising funds to

support the theatre. The Friends help

ensure that the building is properly

Debbie McGee and Mark Curry

maintained, and they provide

crucial financial assistance for

refurbishments and modernisation,

from stage equipment upgrades to

seating improvements.

The Friends raise money through

a variety of activities, including

organising events, running a shop

inside the theatre, and encouraging

donations from patrons. Their

commitment helps keep ticket

prices affordable and contributes

to the upkeep of the beloved local

landmark. By preserving the

theatre, they ensure that Eastbourne

continues to have a thriving arts

scene, offering cultural experiences

to residents and visitors.

For more information on the Friends

of Devonshire Park Theatre, visit

www.fodpt.org.uk

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OCTOBER 2024


25 Years on since

Belle Tout Lighthouse

made global headlines

BY GROUP EDITOR,

PAUL GIBSON

PHOTOS: ROB WASSELL

IN 1999, a mammoth project was

accelerated after the owners of the

infamous Belle Tout Lighthouse

at Beachy Head woke up to

the horrific sound of the cliffs

collapsing around them.

The family quickly evacuated

and the rescue mission which was

already being planned was put into

action earlier than planned in an

attempt to stop the lighthouse from

falling into the sea.

It was 25 years ago when specialist

engineers from around the UK and

the world’s media descended on

Beachy Head to witness the moving of

the Belle Tout Lighthouse 17 meters

(about 56 feet) away from the edge.

I was working for local radio at

the time and built a bond with the

family living there and experienced

first-hand the transformation of

their home. Throughout the moving

of the building over several days,

I reported live from the scene and

worked alongside Tomorrow’s World

presenter Craig Doyle to pull together

the latest as the building progressed

onto its new foundations.

Twenty five years after the big

move, the lighthouse will never be

free of the threat of cliff erosion with

experts saying it will happen again at

some point in the building’s future.

For the moment, the Belle Tout is

a thriving Bed & Breakfast hosting

visitors from all over the world to stay

in what could be the best hotel views

in the South of England.

HISTORY OF THE

LIGHTHOUSE

The Belle Tout Lighthouse has a rich

history dating back to the early 19th

century. It was originally conceived

due to the treacherous nature of the

waters off the coast, which were

notorious for shipwrecks. The cliffs of

Beachy Head, rising to a height of over

500 feet, made it difficult for ships to

navigate safely, particularly at night or

in poor weather conditions.

It wasn’t until the late 1820s that

serious steps were taken to construct

a lighthouse on the site. The delay was

Image credit: Institution of Civil Engineers




partly due to financial constraints and

the technical challenges posed by the

rugged cliff-top location.

The building was designed by

engineers William Hallett and James

Walker. Walker was known for his

lighthouses and built 21 altogether.

Belle Tout was not initially as

successful as hoped – its cliff-top

location caused problems when sea

mists blocked out some of its light.

Severe coastal erosion brought the

lighthouse closer to the cliff edge over

the years, making it more effective.

By the early 20th century, it was

clear that Belle Tout was no longer

sufficient to meet the demands

of modern shipping. In 1902,

construction began on a new

lighthouse at the base of the cliffs,

closer to sea level, where it would

be less affected by fog. This new

lighthouse, known as Beachy Head

Lighthouse, was completed in

1902 and began operations shortly

thereafter. With its more strategic

location, Beachy Head Lighthouse

took over the primary role of guiding

ships safely along the coast.

Following the commissioning of

the Beachy Head Lighthouse, Belle

Tout was decommissioned in 1902.

The lighthouse, no longer essential

for maritime navigation, was sold into

private hands and underwent several

transformations over the years.

DURING THE WAR

During World War II, Belle Tout

played an unexpected role in the

defence of the British coast. The

lighthouse, no longer used for its

original purpose, was repurposed as a

strategic observation post. The cliffs of

Beachy Head were seen as a potential

landing site for German forces,

and the lighthouse offered an ideal

vantage point for monitoring enemy

movements. However, the structure

suffered significant damage during

the war, particularly from shelling and

machine-gun fire.

After the war, Belle Tout was left

in a state of disrepair, and its future

seemed uncertain. In the 1950s,

there was even talk of demolishing

the lighthouse.

However, its historical significance

and iconic status as a landmark

eventually led to efforts to preserve

and restore the building.

In 1956, Belle Tout was bought by a

private individual, and over the next

few decades, it changed hands several

times, each owner contributing to its

preservation. The most significant

restoration work was carried out in

the 1990s when the lighthouse was

converted into a private residence.

During this period, the interior

was refurbished, and modern

amenities were added, while care

was taken to preserve the building’s

historical character.

The Lighthouse in the Media

In 1986, the Belle Tout was hired

by the BBC for the filming of the

mini-series The Life and Loves

of a She-Devil. A year later it

featured in the James Bond film The

Living Daylights.

Since then, the Lighthouse and

vicinity around it has been seen in

countless productions including Top

Gear, The Krays and more recently

Channel 5’s Susan Calman’s Grand

Day Out where took some time out to

discover the hotel rooms on offer at

the Belle Tout.

Sandi Toksvig and her team from

Radio 4’s Excess Baggage visited the

Lighthouse during a bus tour from

Brighton to Eastbourne.

TIME TO MOVE

One of the most pressing issues

facing Belle Tout Lighthouse in the

late 20th and early 21st centuries has

been the threat of coastal erosion.

The chalk cliffs of Beachy Head are

also highly susceptible to erosion,

and over the years, the edge of the

cliff has gradually crept closer to

the lighthouse.

By the 1990s, it became clear that

without intervention, Belle Tout

was at risk of falling into the sea.

To address this, in 1999, a major

engineering project was undertaken

to move the lighthouse further

inland. The operation involved

shifting the entire structure some 17

meters away from the cliff edge — a

complex and delicate task given the

building’s age and construction.

The move was coordinated

by Abbey Pynford, a specialist

engineering company, and involved

shifting the entire lighthouse 17

meters (about 56 feet) inland to a safer

location. The decision to move the

building was made after extensive

surveys and assessments determined

that this was the most viable solution

to preserve the structure.

The operation began with the

excavation of the area around

the lighthouse to allow for the

construction of a reinforced concrete

platform beneath the building. This

platform would act as a base for the

move. Steel rods were inserted into

the walls of the lighthouse to stabilise

it during the move, and the structure

was carefully separated from

its foundations.

The building, weighing around 850

tonnes, was then placed on hydraulic

jacks mounted on rails. The jacks

were used to push the lighthouse

along the rails to its new position. The

movement was carried out slowly

and methodically over several days,

with the structure being moved

just a few centimetres at a time to

avoid any damage.

The operation was a success,

and the lighthouse was safely

relocated without any significant

structural damage. The project

attracted considerable attention,

both for the complexity of the task

and the historical significance of

the lighthouse.

The move not only preserved Belle

Tout for future generations but also

highlighted the broader issue of

coastal erosion along the South Coast

of England. Since the move, erosion

has continued to affect the cliffs, and

further relocations may be necessary

in the coming decades as the coastline

continues to change.

Today, the 1999 move is

remembered as a landmark event

in the lighthouse’s history, ensuring

that it remains a key feature of the

landscape at Beachy Head.

Here’s to the next 25 years of

the Belle Tout and I really hope

many more generations will

continue to enjoy it.

To find out more, and maybe stay the

night, visit belletout.co.uk.

16 REGULARS

OCTOBER 2024


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!

PEBBLES — A STONE’S

THROW FROM THE BEACH

HAVING already experienced ‘Pebbles

on the Beach’ in Bexhill, its sister

location, Pebbles in Eastbourne has

been on our radar since it opened. While

this one isn’t beachfront, it goes by the

simpler name of ‘Pebbles’.

Still, the coastal theme remains strong.

I particularly appreciated the rustic

wooden panelling and the ropes and

knots hanging from the ceiling, which

maintains a relaxed seaside vibe.

With an open kitchen, diners can

see their food being prepared, offering

an engaging experience, the dynamic

between the waiting staff, management,

and kitchen team was seamless.

We watched as several dishes

were delivered to other tables before

ours arrived, all of which looked

incredibly appetising.

It was refreshing to find an extensive

selection of what I like to call “proper

seafood.” Of course, they offered

classic fish & chips and burgers,

but that’s where the conventional

menu items stopped.

We faced the challenge of choosing

from many dishes we hadn’t had in ages.

Nibbles ranged from Olives and Nuts to

Spiced Chickpeas.

Starters included options like Summer

Vegetable Tostada, Pork Shoulder Bao

Buns, and The Smoke Shed Mackerel.

As for mains, ‘The Shellfish’ selection

featured Rock Oysters, Char-Grilled

Tiger Prawns, Cracked Crab Claws, and

Dressed Devonshire Crab. ‘From the

Sea’ options were Pan-Fried Sea Bass,

Southern Fried Skate Wing, Whole Local

Plaice, while the ‘From the Land’ options

included Roasted Butter Chicken Breast,

Pulled BBQ Mushroom Bao Buns, and a

Charred Watermelon Buddha Bowl.

After much deliberation, we decided on

Tempura Cajun Spiced Cockles (£4.50)

and Crispy Salt & Chilli Squid (£8.50).

Both were so delicious we ended up

sharing. We’ve only ever had cockles

the traditional way — in a paper cup

with vinegar at the seafront — so it was

a pleasant surprise to see them shelled

and coated in a light, crunchy batter.

For mains, the temptation of lobster

was too strong to resist, so we opted

for the Half Native Lobster with Fries &

Salad (£28) and the 10oz Char-Grilled

Ribeye Steak served with Chunky Chips,

Crispy Pickled Onion Rings, Watercress,

and Garlic Butter (£24).

The lobster came with all the necessary

tools to make it an enjoyable, hasslefree

experience. We had a laugh at the

array of utensils, including nutcrackers,

seafood forks and even a plastic apron!

Both dishes were superb. The lobster

served with a delicate Chilli & Garlic

Sauce, was perfectly tender. The steak

was spot-on. I prefer mine rare, and I was

impressed by how it was both tender and

blood-free — a testament to the chef’s

expertise in the resting process.

Tempura Cajun Spiced Cockles

Crispy Salt and Chilli Squid

I chose the Garlic Butter over the

Peppercorn or Blue Cheese Sauce,

as I wanted to savour the natural

flavour of the steak.

Though we were too full for dessert,

we saw others enjoying Caramelised

White Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate

Torte, and a Selection of Sussex Cheeses

amongst other options, all of which

looked amazing.

Our entire meal came to £67, or just

£33.50 each — excellent value for such

an enjoyable dining experience.

It’s also worth noting that Pebbles

offers a well-thought-out children’s

menu for those up to eight years old,

which includes a drink and Vanilla Ice

Cream for £8.50. Kids can choose from

dishes such as Fish Goujons, Summer

Vegetable Pasta, and Cheeseburger.

Half native Lobster with

Chilli and Garlic Butter

10oz Ribeye Steak

Outside, a lovely veranda shaded by

an awning offers the perfect spot for

al fresco dining during the day. As we

left, the evening was setting in, and

the view of the restaurant through

its large windows was picturesque

— inside, diners enjoying their meals

under warm lighting, evoking the

perfect holiday scene.

Pebbles is centrally located in the

Enterprise Centre, with the convenience

of parking right next door. The

train station is just a minute’s walk

away, and there’s also a taxi rank

and bus stop nearby. In short, it’s

incredibly easy to reach!

Tel: 01323 925178

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Boudoir photographer releases

fundraiser calendar to support victims

Thanks 4 the Mammaries Calendar Project 2025

A PRE-LAUNCH event has ended

a 6-month journey for a local

photographer who has created

a calendar which was inspired

by her mother who suffered

from breast cancer.

Sharon Lawrence, wanted to find

a way to give back to victims as she

knows first-hand how uplifting it

could be to experience the pampering

and exhilarating feeling of having

intimate portraits taken.

As a professional boudoir

photographer, she created the project

which helped thirteen women,

all who had suffered with breast

cancer, find a little piece of their

lost femininity.

Sharon did not realise quite how

much an important part of their

recovery this would be and how much

emotional healing would take place

with these pampering experiences.

The project was completed solely

with volunteers and together with

hair stylists and make-up artists, each

woman was spoilt and photographed,

creating images that portrayed

their personality.

Miss July said: “I have never felt good

about my body and have been very

self-conscious in front of a camera.

Since my two surgeries, radiotherapy

and chemotherapy, I was less than

confident in the look of my body.

I was terrified at the thought of

being photographed, but putting my

reservations to one side, I applied

to be a part of this project. Everyone

made me feel so good about the way

I looked, and Sharon expertly guided

me through different poses, she really

knows her craft.

There was a sense of fun that led

to the most delightful experience.

It truly was a joyous occasion, and

I am so grateful to everyone who

supported me throughout. I felt like a

film star and loved every minute of the

‘pampering’. I was so nervous but also

excited and more emotional than I

had expected. I love how professional

the final pictures turned out.”

Each of the thirteen women who

applied to be a part of this calendar

opened up and shared their own

journey with the disease.

Miss June said: “I’m so proud of

myself for taking part and being Miss

June in the calendar.

These emotional stories along with

the images taken have been brought

together in a wall calendar that is

immersive, visual and functional.

This is not just a timepiece, but an

emotional collection of experiences.”

Photographer Sharon said: “I have

been humbled, saddened, excited

and overwhelmed in the process. It

consumed me for six months and I’m

proud of the final product, and excited

to be sharing it with everyone.

In many cases, these women were

very vulnerable and this took them

out of their comfort zone, and I am

proud of every one of them for taking

on the challenge.”

Many of the women who featured

in the calendar came together for the

first time at the pre-launch event, to

not only celebrate themselves, and

see their final images for the first

time, but to support each other in

their journey.

Each of the participants in the

calendar are at different stages of

their treatment or recovery, but Miss

September mentioned it was the

perfect completion of her journey.

With the money raised in the sale

of the calendars, Sharon hopes other

woman and men will benefit from

continued research and support for

those diagnosed with breast cancer.

The calendars will be on sale in

various locations in the Eastbourne/

Hastings area with 100% of the

proceeds going to the charity Breast

Cancer NOW. The calendars will be

on sale from now until the end of the

year at the locations below.

In person: Ooh How Lovely, Rye

(check opening hours); Smooth

Skin Beauty, Hastings (evenings

and weekends, call first); Christmas

Market, Manor Barn, Bexhill, 11am-

3pm, 10th November; Breast Friends

Forever Quiz Night, Sovereign Habour

Yacht Club, Eastbourne, 7pm, 15th

November; Burlesque Revolution,

16th November, 4pm matinée and

7:30pm evening performances at The

Grove Theatre, Eastbourne.

More information at

www.bodiblossom.com/sussexevents

or order online at www.

breastfriendsforever.co.uk with

local pick-up in Eastbourne or

delivery (additional fees apply).

Campaign to learn lifesaving techniques

BY SUE HAMPSHIRE,

ASSOCIATE MEDICAL

DIRECTOR, ST JOHN

AMBULANCE

IN this article, we are focusing a

campaign aiming to teach 50,000

people vital lifesaving skills. What

can we do if called upon to help in an

emergency to ensure the best chance

of the person surviving?

St John Ambulance advocates that

everyone should know the skills vital

to try to save a life. Let’s go through

each of these in turn so you too

can have awareness of what to do

and know where you can get more

information and help.

CARDIOPULMONARY

RESUSCITATION (CPR) AND

USING A DEFIBRILLATOR

If someone suffers a cardiac arrest,

they will not be breathing normally

and their heart stops. With no

help, they are unlikely to survive,

but by alerting the emergency

services and starting CPR we can

increase their chances.

If someone collapses and is not

breathing normally, call 999 and

then start chest compressions.

Kneel beside them, placing your

hands one on top of the other in

the centre of their chest, and with

your shoulders directly over their

body push down hard and fast,

letting your hands come up fully

between compressions.

If trained, give two rescue breaths

after every 30 compressions. The call

handler will tell you what to do and

tell anyone with you to fetch a nearby

available defibrillator. Once the

defibrillator arrives, turn it on and

follow the instructions making sure

chest compressions continue.

BLEEDING AND

CATASTROPHIC

HAEMORRHAGE

The priority is to stop the bleeding.

Make sure the area is safe for

you, and if you have them, put on

first-aid gloves.

Cover and raise the wound with

a clean non-fluffy cloth, or a sterile

dressing and apply direct pressure

to the wound. If there is an object in

the wound, don’t remove it but apply

pressure each side of the object to

push the edges together. Call the

emergency services for advice while

maintaining pressure.

The loss of blood may cause the

person to develop shock, so, if

possible, lie them down, raising and

supporting their legs, and loosen

tight clothing.

A cover over them will help. If the

bleeding is not controlled and comes

through the dressing, remove it,

and reapply pressure using a new

pad. If the injury is very severe, the

call handler may advise on how to

improvise a tourniquet.

CHOKING

Choking means the airway is partly

or completely blocked, often by food.

Ask if they are choking, and advise

them to try to cough, but if they can’t,

and are unable to speak and are very

distressed, you will have to help them.

Give the person up to five sharp

back blows, between the shoulder

blades. You need to support them to

lean forwards while you give these

and check after each blow to see if

anything has come out.

If five back blows don’t work, give

up to five abdominal thrusts. To do

this, stand behind them, put your

arms around their waist putting a

clenched fist midway between the

belly button and the bottom of their

chest. Grasp this hand with your

other hand and pull inwards and

upwards. Check between each thrust

to see if it has worked.

Alternate back blows and

abdominal thrusts calling 999

if the blockage does not clear.

Be aware they may become

unresponsive and need CPR.

We hope that you will never need to

use these skills, but it is much better

to be prepared.

18 NEWS

OCTOBER 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.

ON YOUR BIKE with Ian Hollidge

FIND YOUR FIT: THE PERFECT BIKE FOR YOU

YOU don’t need to be fit to cycle, but

you do need a bicycle fit for you. Size

matters, and your machine needs to fit

your personal dimensions before riding

off. Would a man with a 34-inch waist

buy size 46, or if a 29-inch leg buy

a 34-inch leg?

Would ladies buy a size 14 dress

if it was not their size? Frankly, we

wouldn’t as not only would we look odd,

but our clothing wouldn’t do what it was

intended to do.

Bicycles need to be fit for purpose,

and you need to decide what you will

use your bicycle for and, if it fits your

budget, can you afford it? Fortunately,

there are many options.

Which type will best suit you

best — mountain, road, uni, tricycle,

penny farthing, touring, racing,

off-road, electric, recumbent, hybrid,

commuter, BMX or one of many other

different options.

Alternatively, you could have more

than one few have only one pair of

trousers or one dress?

If you want to join a club and go on

long runs for fitness and fun, you may

choose a road bike. If you want to travel

to work and social activities, your choice

could be a sturdier mountain or folding

bike making storage easier.

Most important is the frame size,

which is the distance from the centre

of the bottom bracket axle to the

top of the seat lug, which is vital for

enjoyable cycling.

Like everything else in life, there are

variations and a mountain bike frame

size which fits may not be the same as

your road bike. It’s always best to go to

a bike shop specialist for expert advice.

To know your frame size, straddle the

bike with your feet on the ground, and

there should be a one-inch clearance.

Once you have the right frame, normally,

everything else will be in proportion

and adjustable.

The saddle height is the first part

of setting up your bike. The aim is to

achieve a position where the right leg

is close to full extension with your left

leg toes on the floor and arms resting

on handlebars.

Once you are happy with the height,

then adjust the forward and back

position this is really for your comfort

when riding and a personal choice.

However, if you want to get technical,

the most effective angle is the hinge of

the forward knee joint, which should be

directly over the centre pedal axis. You

know when someone looks smart in

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smart riding a bike.

Being smart doesn’t mean you have

to dress up in lycra; however, you

need your clothing to fit you and be

comfortable. Although tight-fitting

clothing, staying in place as you move is

great it’s not compulsory.

However, it is always advisable to

wear something bright and not just at

night. Why would you wear hedgerow

green or tarmac grey, blending in with

the surroundings?

It pays to be seen and avoid a SMIDSY

(Sorry Mate, I Didn’t See You) incident.

Hi-Vis is the best advice, and most cycle

clubs encourage this good practice.

Reach out to your local cycle clubs for

advice, not just on the best bike to buy

but what to wear so your bike fits you

and you fit your clothing choice.

Enjoy the ride.


Airfield Fly-In event raises

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DEANLAND Airfield recently hosted

its highly successful annual Charity

Fly-In, which welcomed aviation

enthusiasts from across the region.

More than seventy aircraft,

including three helicopters, flew

in from all corners of the South

to support the cause, with more

than 275 barbecue lunches served

alongside a tempting selection of

homemade cakes.

The event brought the community

together for a day of fun and

fundraising, with all proceeds going

toward the lifesaving efforts of the

local Air Ambulance service, whose

team was also in attendance to

engage with visitors.

In excess of £4,200 was raised for

the Kent, Surrey, and Sussex Air

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The success of the event was due to

the hard work of Deanland Airfield’s

residents, who ensured everything

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Andy’s Army: A Tribute to Andy Holter and

a support for Mental Health Awareness

ANDY’S Army was established to

honour the memory of Andrew

J. Holter, a beloved friend and

community member who dedicated

his life to serving others.

The Facebook page was created

by Andy’s wife, Cherie, to provide a

safe and supportive space for anyone

facing mental health challenges.

Known by many as a compassionate

and selfless individual, Andy quietly

battled his own mental health

struggles, which tragically led to his

untimely death in June this year.

His loss was a profound shock to

the community, especially to those

unaware of his personal battles. His

story serves as a powerful reminder

of the need to address mental health

openly, particularly for men who

often feel pressured to stay silent.

A prominent figure across

East Sussex, particularly in

Eastbourne, he volunteered

with numerous organisations,

including the Eastbourne Street

Pastors, the Sunshine Church, St

John Ambulance, and the Police

Cadets. His efforts extended into

the local business community,

where he played an active role in the

Andy Holter hsosting a Mental Health seminar

Eastbourne Chamber of Commerce

and served as the President of the

Battle Chamber of Commerce,

breathing new life into the

organisation after years of inactivity.

Professionally, Andy worked as

a funeral director for Haine & Son

(CPJ Field), where his kindness and

empathy made a lasting impact on

grieving families. His gentle approach

and genuine care helped guide people

through some of the most difficult

times in their lives. Beyond his formal

roles, Andy’s extensive network

meant that if someone needed help

in any situation, he usually knew

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to only a few. To many, he was the

person who always had the answers,

always fixed the problems. It was

this perception of strength that hid

his vulnerability, underscoring

the critical need to break the

stigma around mental health,

particularly for men.

Society often teaches men to be

strong, stoic, and to avoid showing

emotion. But this expectation is

costing lives, as more men die by

suicide each year, simply because

they feel they cannot ask for help.

Andy’s tragic death is a powerful

reminder that we need to open

conversations about mental health.

We must recognise that everyone,

regardless of gender, can face

mental health challenges, and

that seeking support is a sign of

strength, not weakness.

Andy’s Army is dedicated to

keeping Andy’s memory alive while

raising awareness about mental

health. Through thoughtful and

inspiring posts, the page aims

to provide a space for reflection

and empowerment. It serves as

a reminder that mental health is

something we all need to take care of,

and that there is help available.

As part of this mission, Andy’s

Army will host a Coffee Morning

in honour of World Mental Health

Day on Thursday, 10 October at 10

a.m. at Victoria Baptist Church,

Eldon Road, Eastbourne. Everyone

is welcome to join for a cuppa and a

cake, and to share in the conversation

about mental health.

If you or someone you know is

struggling with mental health,

remember that there are professional

services available to listen and

provide support. Some UK-based

resources include:

• Mind: Information, advice, and

advocacy for mental health.

mind.org.uk | 0300 123 3393

• Samaritans: Free, 24/7

LAURIE’S POEM CORNER

OCTOBER now, so the nights are really drawing in and yes, it feels decidedly

colder, but never mind as it is the flow and pattern of life, so get those

warmer clothes on.

Talking of the flow and patterns of life, I have chosen this months poem to

reflect that a bit. Well certainly for some people surely, although my poem goes

back to my earlier days of writing as in only my then 3rd book, so 2015, and just a

year after my very first book, of thirteen now, was published in April 2014.

The poem is entitled “Recycle Plant” and is from a friends idea after watching

her hamster, SO you never know what can initiate a poem theme, and fortunately I certainly don’t ever

have a shortage of ideas. I must also add that this poem of mine was one of my early successes as it

won a prize and appeared in a national publication.

The poem then, and I’m sure that you can have some recognition of the theme and probably some

people in it. Please enjoy.

Zooming round his treadmill

Hammy the hamster went,

It seems he really likes it

For that’s how his time is spent.

Though for all his frantic efforts

He doesn’t get too far in life,

But is this so much different

From many peoples world of strife?

Rushing off through their day

Crowds of people in a dash,

Getting nowhere, trying hard

To earn that bit of extra cash.

And though their chaotic world

Doesn’t have the hamsters bars,

It’s really not so different

As getting gridlocked in their cars.

RECYCLE PLANT

emotional support.

samaritans.org | 116 123 (UK & ROI)

• CALM (Campaign Against Living

Miserably): Helpline and webchat

aimed at preventing male suicide.

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• Shout: A 24/7 text service offering

confidential support.

giveusashout.org |

Text SHOUT to 85258

• Rethink Mental Illness: Practical

advice and services for those

affected by mental illness.

rethink.org | 0300 5000 927

• YoungMinds: Supporting

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and young people.

youngminds.org.uk | 0808 802 5544

• SANE: Support and resources

for people aged 16+ affected by

mental illness.

sane.org.uk | 0300 304 7000

• PAPYRUS: Focused on

preventing young suicide.

papyrus-uk.org | 0800 068 4141

Let Andy’s memory be a driving

force in breaking down barriers and

encouraging open conversations

about mental health. Together, we can

help others who are struggling, just as

Andy always did.

And so in our world of wonder

We can fly to our heart’s desire,

But many peoples bland routine

Ensures entrapment in their mire.

Thus in cages without walls

Moaning folk are sat restrained,

With all their thoughts of freedom

Yet no real effort is maintained.

For it’s so easy to talk of flight

With feet planted on the ground,

Meaning that no escape or joy

From their boring world is found.

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OCTOBER 2024


Former England Captain

revisits Cricket Ground to

celebrate new car launch

GRAHAM Gooch, former England

Cricket Captain revisited his

past in Eastbourne recently as

he arrived in town to open a new

car dealership.

The 71-year-old sporting legend

was invited to Eastbourne to open

the brand-new Omoda showroom

on Lottbridge Drove, owned by the

Birchwood Group.

During his visit, Gooch was offered a

test drive of the newly-arrived Omoda

E5 fully-electric SUV and decided to

visit The Saffrons where he played his

Graham Gooch with the Birchwood Group team

first league game in 1973.

Stopping to see how the grounds

had changed since his earlier days,

Gooch told East Sussex News: “I

always enjoyed coming to Eastbourne

and I remember the match very

well. My Wife and I still come to

Eastbourne from Essex to walk the

Seven Sisters and along the beach.”

Graham was in town to officially

open the Omoda dealership, which

is a new brand of premium luxury

SUVs to hit the UK from China.

It offers, at this time, two models

— the Omoda S, which is a 1.6

petrol-powered SUV and boasts a

base price of only £25,735. Whilst a

fully electric (E5) version can travel

around 280 miles on a full charge and

starts from £33,555.

Although Omoda is a new brand in

the UK, the parent company in China,

Chery Automobile Co. Ltd, is one to

be reckoned with. It reports that it has

become the top exporter of Chinese

passenger vehicles since 2003. The

company exported 269,154 vehicles

in 2021, 451,337 vehicles in 2022 and

937,148 vehicles in 2023.

The Birchwood Group, which

has opened the new dealership is

now offering test drives from its

base next to Birchwood Ford and

is running special offers on the

range from launch.

Unexpected bill of £772 enough to

make Brits want to replace car

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An unexpected car repair bill of £772 is the “breaking

point” for drivers to part ways with their current

vehicle, according to a newly released report by

CarGurus.

The automotive marketplace commissioned a survey

of 1,000 UK drivers who own cars without a warranty. It

revealed the unexpected problems that would be enough

to make Brits consider buying a replacement car, rather

than repair their current vehicle.

Drivers are willing to tolerate fewer than three faults

and spend an average of £772 over the next 12 months on

unexpected repairs. In addition, on average, they’re only

willing to wait a maximum of ten days for an unplanned

repair to be carried out.

Should the “breaking point” be reached, owners would

spend an average of £14,320 on a new car — £13,548

(1,752%) more than they would spend to fix unexpected

issues to keep their current car in good order. This data

comes during a time when the average age of vehicles

on UK roads is now up to nine years, a full-year increase

compared to 2019i.

Reliability (57%) and costs (45%) are the top reasons

today’s drivers say they would want to replace their old

car, reinforcing the “breaking point” factors. Other

reasons include safety concerns (20%), being able to

afford a better car (20%), and the size

being unsuitable (12%).

Survey data showed that 50%

of U.K. car owners have made

unexpected trips to the garage in the

past 12 months. Outside of scheduled

servicing and MoTs, UK drivers

spend an average of £269 per year

on unplanned repairs according to

the CarGurus survey. This is on top

of £427 spent on average per year

on planned maintenance such as

servicing and MoTs.

40% of respondents said they are

putting off repairs because of the

cost, and cars are being driven with

issues such as dashboard warning

lights, smoking exhausts, rattling

engines, worn tyres, and rust.

Nearly three-quarters (72%)

of drivers surveyed said they

are stressed by the prospect of

unplanned car repairs and 90%

rely upon a garage to carry out

repairs for them.

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26 MOTORING

OCTOBER 2024


Kia’s Super-Niro doesn’t need

a cape to prove its worth

BY PAUL GIBSON

IT seems as if we’re not going

to have much choice when it

comes to the future of motoring

than choose electric — actually,

finding a manufacturer that sells

petrol or diesel cars are getting

consistently fewer.

Electric vehicles have come an

extremely long way in the last decade,

with an estimated 414,000 EV sales

this year alone.

I’ve spent a lot of time in a variety

of EVs, from one of the first to hit the

consumer market (Tesla) to the large,

super-luxury vehicles produced by

large German brands.

Even in the past couple of years, the

public charging infrastructure has

expanded rapidly, and it’s become

extremely simple to ‘tap and go’ when

charging an EV away from home.

I’m not going to lie; I had a nightmare

with broken charging points when I

drove the new Kia EV9 at the start of

the year from Sussex to Milton Keynes,

but I’m willing to put all that behind

me to test the Kia E-Niro.

The Niro was launched in 2018

with a Hybrid drivetrain, soon to

be followed by a plug-in hybrid

and an all-electric model named

the E-Niro. It’s received numerous

awards, with 80,000 units sold across

the globe in 2023.

The second generation of the E-Niro

we tested boasts a 285-mile range of

a full charge, which for the first time,

is a believable, real-life figure, unlike

some of the other EVs I’ve driven over

the years. It’s a vehicle that actually

reduces ‘range anxiety’ as it’s soon

obvious that the remaining battery

level remains consistent and relative

to your manner of driving.

We were sent a vehicle with a top-ofthe-range

trim level (4) and housing a

64.8kWh battery, which can receive a

decent charge in around 45 minutes

from a fast charger. Unfortunately, I

don’t have the privilege of a dedicated

car charger at home, so I can only

use a traditional 230v charge via a

three-pin plug or use the fast charger

we’re seeing popping up at most of

the local fuel stations.

Kia didn’t supply a three-pin

adapter with this test vehicle, so I

was forced to use the fast chargers

which certainly aren’t cheap. So, it’s

always best to trickle charge from

home overnight which can lead

to huge cost savings, especially if

you’re lucky enough to have solar

panels on your home.

The E-Niro has an SUV-style driving

position and certainly has the interior

space of one. Due to there being no

drivetrain going through the centre

of the car, passengers get tonnes

of space throughout the cabin with

numerous storage bins.

At 4,420mm long, 1,825mm wide

and 1,570mm high, the Niro has been

designed to offer maximum interior

space while remaining a ‘compact’

SUV. The wheelbase of 2,720mm

allows enhanced interior space,

offering improved comfort and cargo

space over the previous generation,

according to Kia.

Premium-effect recycled materials

cover the cabin to compliment the

interior space and underline Niro’s

sustainable credentials. The dash

and driver controls feature minimal

clutter and smooth lines to ensure

a distraction-free yet intuitive

user experience.

We took the chance to test the boot

space in the E-Niro with a number

of newspaper deliveries around

the area. There’s a huge amount of

space, easily squeezing in 20 bundles,

which obviously adds a lot of weight

to the vehicle, but that had no real

effect on the range over a distance

that we could tell.

Overall, we had a great seven days

in the E-Niro, and it proved to be

an excellent all-rounder, as well

as a practical and comfortable EV.

Although I’m a huge Kia fan, this

car wouldn’t be for me — it’s just a

bit too ‘normal’.

My philosophy is that I always need

to drive a car that makes you look

back at it when you’ve got out. The

E-Niro doesn’t make me look back

over my shoulder in admiration.

However, the upcoming EV3, which

is due to hit the roads in the very near

future, excites me a lot.

The baby EV9 lookalike ticks most

boxes for me as I start to look to go

electric, probably next year. Watch

this space as we get to take an early

peek at the EV3 later this month.

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28 SPORT

OCTOBER 2024


Sport

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Walking Football

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wide range of

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Town win a ferocious under

18s Eastbourne Derby

Eastbourne Town Under-18s

battled back from an early

setback to secure a 2-1 victory

over local rivals Eastbourne

United Under-18s in a

thrilling encounter.

It was a tale of resilience

and determination as we

turned the game on its head

after a shaky start.

United came out strong and

took an early lead, dominating

the opening 15 minutes as we

struggled to find our rhythm.

During this period, we were

second best to United’s high

pressing and sharp passing,

which kept us pinned

back in our half.

However, the tide began to

turn as Tommy Duggins and

Harvey Galt started to take

control of the midfield, working

hard to get on the ball and

drive us forward. The energy

levels rose across the pitch,

particularly from Connor

Lynch, who was instrumental in

breaking up play and winning

crucial possession battles. Our

persistence paid off with just ten

minutes to go until halftime.

We earned a corner, and

when United’s goalkeeper

failed to clear properly, his

punch rebounded off Fraser

Price’s head and into the net,

levelling the score at 1-1. Sensing

blood, we pushed forward for

a second, and just two minutes

before the break, we completed

the turnaround. Ben Hanmer

latched onto a clearance and

hit a sublime volley into the farleft

corner, leaving the United

keeper with no chance.

The halftime whistle came

at the wrong moment for us,

as we were firmly on top and

looked likely to score more.

Nevertheless, we went into the

break with a deserved 2-1 lead.

The second half was a more

cagey affair, with both teams

fighting for control in the middle

of the park. The game slowed

down due to a series of fouls that

disrupted the flow for both sides.

We thought we had a chance to

extend our lead when Reuben

Tucker was tripped right on the

edge of the box, but despite our

appeals for a penalty, the referee

awarded a free-kick instead.

As the game wore on, United

regained some momentum and

finished the match strongly,

just as they had started. In the

last 15 minutes, they created

two golden opportunities, but

to our relief, both shots sailed

over the bar when they seemed

destined for the net.

In the end, we held firm

to secure the three points,

extending our unbeaten start to

the season with four wins from

four. A gritty performance, but

one that showed the character

and resilience of this group.

Onward and upward!

Final Score: Eastbourne Town

Under-18s 2-1 Eastbourne

United Under-18s

Goals: Fraser Price (35’).

Ben Hanmer (43’).

WALKING Football is gaining popularity across

communities across Sussex, attracting people

looking for a way to stay active while enjoying the

camaraderie of team sports.

With a slower pace and reduced physical intensity,

it offers numerous health benefits for people of all

ages, particularly older adults.

One of the biggest advantages of walking football

is its suitability for individuals who may struggle

with high-impact sports. The slower pace reduces

the risk of injury, making it accessible to people

recovering from surgeries, managing chronic

health conditions, or looking to ease back into an

active lifestyle.

Tom Hargreaves, 67, a Walking Football Club

member said: “Walking football has helped me keep

moving despite my knee surgery a few years back.

It’s a brilliant way to stay fit without overdoing it.

I’ve noticed a big improvement in my flexibility and

stamina since joining.”

Walking football offers a full-body workout that

strengthens muscles, improves balance, and

enhances cardiovascular health. According to a

study conducted by the University of East Anglia,

participants saw marked improvements in heart

health, blood pressure levels, and overall mobility

after only 12 weeks of playing.

Beyond physical health, walking football has

been lauded for its impact on mental wellbeing.

Engaging in regular exercise releases endorphins,

which combat stress and improve mood. For many

players, the sense of community and support is just

as valuable as the exercise itself.

Another member, Margaret Thomas, 62, said:

“I was feeling a bit isolated after retiring. Walking

football gave me a chance to socialise and meet new

people. The friendships I’ve made on the pitch mean

as much to me as the fitness gains.”

Walking football clubs are known for fostering

inclusivity, welcoming players of varying skill levels

and fitness abilities. The sport provides a safe space

for older adults to engage in friendly competition

without feeling intimidated by the fast-paced nature

of conventional football.

With its proven physical and mental health

benefits, walking football is more than just a

sport—it’s a way of promoting active aging and

strengthening community bonds, one step at a time.

Local team, Eastbourne Borough, has a

successful group which is open for all to join. Visit

eastbourneboroughwalkingfootballclub.com.

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