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HELLO and welcome to the first issue

of Eastbourne News and we are very

excited to focus on what makes the

town such a special place.

Parent company Regional Media

Group already publishes successful

monthly newspapers in both Bexhill

and Hailsham.

Now, as the business continues to

thrive, we are now embarking on this

exciting new adventure to extend our

coverage in East Sussex.

Eastbourne, as residents and visitors

already know, has so much to offer and

we intend to reflect this in each and

every issue.

With summer now upon us we can

put away our winter gear and focus on

what is important whether it be hardhitting

news stories or the numerous

events which are planned to add to the

town’s appeal.

But it is also vitally important that we

hear from you, our readers.

There are so many stories out there

which need publicising and therefore

we hope that you will get in touch with

us so that we can hear what you have

to say.

Eastbourne is a wonderful town

but sometimes it is overshadowed by

Brighton as a seaside destination.

This really should not be the case.

Eastbourne needs to come out

fighting and stress its appeal.

In effect it is time to shout this from

the rooftops.

We hope that you will be as excited as

me moving forward.

As editor, having worked on

newspapers for the past several years, I

want to stress that I am fully committed

to making Eastbourne News a success.

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Man and woman

left pet dog in

horrific state as they

went on holiday

AN Eastbourne man and woman

have been disqualified from

owning pets and given suspended

jail terms after leaving their elderly

dog to suffer agonisingly home

alone while they went on holiday,

and for failing to seek veterinary

treatment for him.

The dog, named Bentley, was

discovered by concerned neighbours

who contacted the RSPCA.

When the inspector arrived, the

animal was found in an emaciated

state.

Following Bentley’s death, the

post mortem report stated, amongst

other findings, that the dog had

foreign objects in his stomach which

indicated he had been scavenging due

to starvation.

Keith Byrne and Sophie Singer were

sentenced on April 22 at Lewes Crown

Court, after being found guilty of

three Animal Welfare Act offences in

their absence at an earlier hearing.

The pair left their pet boxer home

alone in a terrible condition to go on

a family holiday, and neighbours

contacted the RSPCA for help,

after desperately trying to

provide the dog with

food.

The pair had claimed they loved the

dog, and blamed his ailing health on

his age, but the Judge said the pair had

behaved “appallingly”.

After disqualifying both Byrne and

Singer from owning all animals for

five years, with no appeal for three

years, Judge Laing KC said: “The

emaciated state of the dog’s ribs and

pelvis were plain for anyone to see,

his skin was in a terrible state and you

could not have failed to miss these

factors.

“You have stated some bizarre

reasoning which you insist upon in

your defence.

“This is a ridiculous account

and this dog was clearly suffering

substantially.

“You have behaved appallingly and

I’m at a loss to understand how you

could let this happen.”

Byrne was sentenced to nine

months’ custody, suspended for two

years, and ordered to carry out 300

hours of unpaid work.

Singer was sentenced to six months’

custody, suspended for two

years, and ordered to

carry out 200 hours of

unpaid work.

Both were

ordered to pay

£350 costs.

The RSPCA

was alerted to the

abandoned dog

by neighbours,

and Inspector Tony

Woodley attended

the address to find the

front door ajar and the dog in a

collapsed state at the foot of the stairs.

In his witness statement, Inspector

Woodley said: “I stepped to the base

of the stairs and could see the dog, a

tan-coloured boxer type dog.

“The dog was emaciated and I was

not sure it was alive. I touched the

dog’s face and he twitched.

“I immediately dialled 999 and was

given permission to remove the dog

for emergency treatment.

“I saw some food at the base of the

stairs and a bowl of water. The other

residents of nearby properties advised

me that they had placed the food and

water for the dog.

“I saw that the dog’s ribs, hips

and spine were prominent and the

nails on its paws were extremely

overgrown and curling around. The

dog’s eyes were sunken.”

Inspector Woodley contacted

Bentley’s owners who confirmed

they were away on a family holiday at

Centre Parcs.

Despite the best efforts of a

veterinary team, Bentley died at the

veterinary practice.

In their witness statement, the

vet said: “Due to Bentley’s severely

emaciated condition I believe he was

not being provided a suitable diet.

“The chronic skin changes and

severe ear infection would certainly

have caused discomfort and the

severely overgrown nails would

have made it difficult for him to walk

without pain or difficulty.

“I do believe these ailments would

have caused Bentley to suffer for a

long period of time before his death.

“The nails were overgrown to a level

I would not expect to see unless the

patient had many months of neglect

and lack of activity.

“I believe Bentley was not being

provided with basic welfare needs and

was allowed to suffer unnecessarily

prior to his demise for a period in

excess of four weeks.”

A full post mortem was carried

out and found that Bentley was in

“extremely poor body condition”,

while his “stomach contained a

large amount of rubbish, including

numerous food wrappers and a felt

pen, which may have been present

for some time and are indicative of

scavenging due to hunger”.

The veterinary pathologist

continued… “the most likely cause of

the emaciation was inadequate access

to food, leading to starvation”.

The dog had “pressure sores over

the elbows and ankles, large areas

of alopecia, overgrown claws and

bilateral, waxy and crusting ears”.

The dog was also found to have a

“lower bowel perforation” caused

by “movement of the foreign body

through the upper intestine”.

After sentencing, Inspector Woodley

said: “This poor dog was suffering in

pain while his owners, who had left

him, went on a family holiday.

“The RSPCA thanks nearby residents

for alerting us of this dog’s sad plight

and through our actions with the

support of Sussex Police we were able

to get Bentley to a vet, although sadly

we could not save him.

“The owners of the dog had clearly

failed to provide for Bentley and

the claim that he was ‘old and tired’

does not excuse the suffering he was

caused through the inactions of Byrne

and Singer”

“This case should be seen as a clear

warning that just because an animal is

old this does not mean that an owner

has an excuse not to provide it with

basic care and veterinary treatment.”

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New community fridge

Loretta Cook on the roof of the old changing room at the Archery Recreation Ground after cleaning some graffiti. Images: Defiant Sports Facebook page

Support from community

ensures sports hub now has

extremely bright future

RESIDENTS have come together

to support a popular Eastbourne

community sports hub by carrying

out major renovations to its new

home.

Defiant Sports promotes inclusivity

in sports for young people living

with disability, supporting them in

opportunities to play the sports they

enjoy.

Formerly based in Sovereign

Harbour Retail Park, the club was due

to be relocated to Archery Recreation

Ground, Archery House, Willoughby

Crescent, Eastbourne, at the end of last

month.

This new lease was signed early this

year on February 28 between Defiant

Sports’ managing director Loretta

Lock and Eastbourne Borough Council

leader Councillor Stephen Holt.

The new premises includes a sports

court, an old changing room building

and some free space on either side.

The club said they are “over the

moon with their recent acquisition”,

having made mock-ups for how they

plan to use the space.

Moving into a new home is often an

exciting chapter, but it also comes with

a lot of work.

Defiant Sports launched a

community action day appeal and

Newly cemented accessiblity ramp at

the entrance of the old changing room

residents responded enthusiastically

to help the team clear up the site to

prepare for its redecoration and this

reduced the cost of renovation by

more than 75 per cent.

Club members and residents took

down the old ceiling of the Archery

Recreation Ground building, cleaned

graffiti, weeded and removed

pipework as well as cleaning windows.

With their new premises, this means

the club can initiate bigger plans to

provide better support for people

living with disability.

Defiant Sports said: “The first thing

we’ll be working on is converting the

old changing room into a community

area.

“This will house a reception and

social area. Beyond that, we’re looking

to create the first fully accessible

sports hall in Sussex, including four

badminton-sized multi-sports courts,

Residents enthusiastically cleaning

up the premises to prepare for

Defiant Sports’ big move

a dance studio, a warehouse for

equipment storage and offices for the

team.

“Thanks to a donation from

Stage Coach, Defiant Sports will be

converting an out-of-service bus into

a sensory bus, which will remain on

their site as it unfortunately won’t be

road-legal.

“Lastly, they’ll be creating a

community garden that their

attendees can help maintain if they so

choose.

Defiant Sports has also expanded its

services to people living with mental

health difficulties, battling addiction,

members of the LGBTQ+ community,

women and girls in sport, and people

at risk of offending.

They also won two awards in 2022

which were Competition of the Year

and Disability recognition at the LTA

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Members of Eastbourne and District Veterans Association formed Guard of Honour for Ken during memorial service

Heartfelt tributes are paid

to Second World War hero

who has died at aged 101

TRIBUTES have been paid to a

war hero who participated in one

of the Second World War’s most

important military operations, the

D-Day Landings.

Ken Hobbs passed away on April

16, aged 101 and family, friends and

members from the Eastbourne and

District Veterans Association attended

his memorial service in May.

Ken had a remarkable life as he was

involved in the Normandy Landings

on June 6, 1944, which resulted in the

liberation of occupied France, and

paved the way for victory in western

Europe, and the eventual surrender of

Nazi Germany.

He was born on February 12, 1923,

to William and Mabel in Framfield,

East Sussex, and had two younger

sisters, Mildred and Betty.

Ken’s father served in the First

World War as a frontline ambulance

driver.

Ken attended Uckfield Parochial

School and left at the tender age of

14 (which was normal leaving age).

He subsequently bought a lorry and

ran his own furniture removal and

storage business.

His father arranged for him

to attend Engineering School in

Croydon, hoping to further hone

Ken’s natural aptitude in mechanics.

As a young teenager, Ken was

hard-working. During weekends and

school holidays, he would return

home to carry on his work as a

delivery driver for Wilde Groceries.

Ken was also second chauffeur

for Major Guy Larnach-Nevill, 4th

Marquess of Abergavenny. However,

his tenure was cut short by the

outbreak of the Second World War.

The war meant the country needed

Second World War veteran Eric Deach also attended Ken’s memorial service

to use all available resources. Flax

factories were in great demand and

Ken’s company was responsible for

installing the machinery.

The factories produced equipment

and clothing, including uniforms,

coats, parachute harnesses, ropes,

tarpaulins and cover glides used to

transport troops.

Ken worked as an engineer in those

factories in Uckfield and Derby, and

this was a reserved occupation and he

was not conscripted in February 1941

at the age of 18.

He then received a letter from his

cousin who urged him to join the

Navy.

Ken enlisted in the Navy, hoping to

serve on the same ship as his cousin.

However, he was told there were

insufficient ships to men at the time.

Instead, the Army told him they

needed good drivers urgently and Ken

immediately took on the vital role.

He joined the Royal Army Service on

January 22, 1942, in Derbyshire. His

six-month mandatory “foot slogging”

training took place in Huthwaite,

Nottinghamshire.

Over the next 18 months, Ken

delivered and fetched essential cargo

for the war effort from Scotland to

Salisbury. He also helped maintain

the vehicles.

The timings of the D-Day Landings

were kept a close secret, Ken’s

regiment was only given three

months’ prior warning to do military

drills and practise in preparation for

the Landings on Normandy beaches.

When the day arrived, the troops

gathered off the Normandy Coast.

Ken was part of the 3rd British

Division. The sea was rough and

Ken’s division were prepared for

H-Hour, which was the name given

to the start of the amphibious assault

on Normandy, and his regiment was

scheduled to land on Sword Beach at

7.05am.

Ken said he wasn’t worried or

nervous, because he was just there to

“get the job done”.

As Ken was an excellent driver, he

was assigned to drive one of the first

vehicles onto the beach, a three-tonne

Bedford truck.

A landing craft next to him was

struck by artillery, but Ken remained

calm and his quick-thinking helped

him and his comrades carry on their

mission. He had advised fellow

soldiers during training to keep their

foot fully on the throttle at all times

especially when first entering the sea.

Ken said this was like “hitting the

wall” and if they failed to do so it

would stall the engine and they would

all face death from enemy fire.

It is almost impossible for any of us

to imagine the seemingly endless

horror the troops had faced during

the campaign, which was pivotal to

the Allies’ success.

Ken said the scenes of Sword Beach

was “horrific, with dead bodies

everywhere, all young men, total

carnage…it’s a wonder I’m here.”

Because of Ken’s resilience, skill

and determination, he made it to the

planned checkpoint. He recalled he

met a Frenchman at the top of the

beach who said “Hello Tommy, I

knew you would come back one day.”

After the success of the campaign,

Ken drove ammunitions, fuel and

other materials back and forth near

the frontline. His next objective was to

defend Pegasus Bridge until the main

British invasion force arrived.

Ken travelled northeast from Caen

in his three-tonne Bedford truck. He

carried out important roles such as

mechanical repairs, maintenance

of military vehicles and fetching

ammunition, high explosives, food

and troops to the frontline heading

towards Berlin.

After the Allied victory, Ken

and his comrades reported to the

Commonwealth War Commission

where they were taken to a

warehouse that had with thousands

of coffins. They were tasked with

identifying the corpses from dog

tags to establish their exact names,

regiment and religion.

They were extremely difficult

times, as Ken recalled. They had daily

rations of five cigarettes, five boiled

sweets, a small square of Cadbury’s

chocolate and a tablet, which Ken

believed was a tranquiliser.

Before the D-Day Landings, they

were given prayer books which Ken

kept after the war had finished. As

a result of Ken’s bravery, he was

awarded the following:

• The 1943-1945 Star

• The France and German Star

• The Defence Medal 1945

• The War Medal 1939-1945 with a

bronze oak leaf to signify he was

mentioned in despatches

• The Chevalier de L’Ordre National

de la Legion d’Honneur as advised

on October 19, 2015

After the war, he worked in

Southdown Motor Services, driving

buses from East Sussex to Kent,

Eastbourne to Brighton, as well as

Hastings and Tunbridge Wells.

He then took on various jobs which

included working at the Co-Operative

Wholesale Society, and Eastbourne

Garage where he serviced electric

milk floats and other vehicles.

In the late 1940s, he met his future

wife Georgina and they married in

1951.

They had three sons, Gary, Malcolm

and Christopher. All of his sons

inherited Ken’s skills and interest in

mechanics and motoring.

When Ken turned 100, he said one

of the best presents he had received

was the arrival of another great

grandchild.

On the 75th anniversary of the

Normandy Landings, Ken was invited

to a commemoration ceremony at

Southsea Common in Portsmouth

on June 5, 2019. The event was also

attended by the late Queen and King

Charles, who was Prince of Wales at

the time, and world leaders from 16

other countries.

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Some of the Eastbourne Foodbank warehouse team. Photos supplied by Eastbourne Foodbank

Volunteers in Langney

Foodbank in plea

for support to help

residents in need

EASTBOURNE Foodbank has

launched a major campaign and is

rallying residents and businesses

across the town to support local

families in crisis.

The foodbank, which provides

emergency food, financial advice

and support to thousands of

Eastbournians every year, has

launched “Join us – to make a

difference” and is looking to

significantly boost its regular donors

and supporters.

Under the “Join Us” scheme,

individuals and companies are being

urged to sign up to donate at least £5

each month to boost the foodbank’s

finances.

In return they’ll receive a badge or

window sticker, and will be kept up-todate

with the foodbank’s work, events

and activities.

Chief executive, Howard Wardle,

said: “We rely heavily on the support

of the local community and that has

been consistently amazing, even

despite the cost-of-living crisis.

“Last year 63 per cent of our

stock came from donations from

supermarket shoppers, so that’s how

important public support is.”

Mr Wardle said regular donations

and support is also vital.

According to Eastbourne Foodbank,

5,413 children live in poverty in

Eastbourne and in 2023, the charity

provided 287,000 meals.

The increased cost-of-living crisis

has placed crippling pressure on

families, with many running up debts

and struggling to put food on tables.

The charity produced a report this

year to highlight how current living

costs and inflation is severely affecting

the livelihoods of Eastbourne families.

The key findings in the Impact

Report 2023 revealed the charity

delivered 28, 778 food parcels to

households, supported 92 debt

cases and they have 185 dedicated

volunteers working tirelessly to

collect and deliver food to families.

Mr Wardle added: “Financial

donations are also essential. We

often have to buy stock to make up

a shortfall in items, and, of course,

there are lots of other costs like

running our vans, and rent.

“It’s also vital we can fund our

financial inclusion work which

Volunteer Robert Taylor helps deliver

food to households in Eastbourne

provides people with debt, welfare

and other advice and support.

“People who donate regularly make

a huge contribution to making this

possible.”

He stressed that the regular

donations can be of any size.

Mr Wardle said: “We know the

cost-of-living crisis is putting pressure

on lots of families and we’re acutely

aware of the fact that many would love

to donate but really can’t afford to.

“But even just a small regular gift

of £5 a month will help us carry on

doing what we are doing for the most

desperate and vulnerable families.”

Mark delivers food packages to households

To join the campaign, visit the

Eastbourne Foodbank website.

Foodbank uses an online donation

website provided by Enthuse

(previously known as Charity

Checkout).

Gift aid is handled as applicable

during the sign-up process and it takes

just a couple of minutes.

Mr Wardle added: “Quite apart from

the financial support, I hope the “Join

Us” scheme also provides people with

a greater sense of involvement with us

and their community.”

Visit: https://eastbournefoodbank.

enthuse.com/joinus#!/

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Rogue builder who conned

elderly man must pay

back money to victim

A ROGUE builder who conned

a 91-year-old man into paying

for unnecessary work to his

Eastbourne home has been

ordered to pay back more than

£16,000 or face more time in jail.

William Henry Jones, previously of

Butts Field, Hailsham, was sentenced

to 34 months in prison last year

after admitting to tricking his victim

into paying more than £13,000 for

unnecessary and poor-quality work

on the roof of his home.

The 29-year-old has now been told

he must pay back £16,345.07 after East

Sussex County Council successfully

obtained a confiscation order under

the Proceeds of Crime Act.

At a hearing at Lewes Crown Court

on Tuesday, April 30, Jones was

ordered to pay back the money,

which includes £5,500 compensation

for the victim, within three months or

face a further nine months in prison.

Jones had visited the victim’s

property on a number of occasions to

carry out shoddy work, with the cost

of repairs continually increasing.

At one point he drove the 91-yearold

to another address to collect his

chequebook before travelling to

a local bank to withdraw funds, a

round-trip of 75 miles.

Jones demanded £19,500 for the

work. The victim paid more than

£13,000 in total, but was able to cancel

a cheque for £8,000 before it cleared

after East Sussex Trading Standards

team became involved, meaning his

total loss was £5,500.

A surveyor who assessed Jones’

work said the roof was left in an

extremely poor state and significant

work was needed to remedy the

damage caused.

Andy Clooney of East Sussex

Trading Standards said: “This is a

great result for East Sussex Trading

Standards and the victim, who will get

back all of the money he was tricked

into paying for unnecessary work on

his home.

“I hope this case sends a clear

message to unscrupulous traders

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that we will do everything we can to

bring those committing offences in

East Sussex to justice, and to ensure

that the money they con out of our

residents is returned.”

Anyone with information about

fraud or attempted fraud can report it

online at www.actionfraud.police.uk

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Election campaign

already reaching

fever pitch in

Eastbourne

THE General Election campaign

is now in full swing after Prime

Minister Rishi Sunak surprisingly

confirmed the Government will go

to the electorate on July 4.

A drenched Mr Sunak, standing

outside Number 10 Downing Street

in pouring rain on Wednesday May

22, shocked many observers by

calling the snap election months

before many had predicted.

Hence the campaign is now already

in full swing in constituencies

across the country, including in

Eastbourne.

But the political picture in East

Sussex remains unclear, especially

after Bexhill and Battle Conservative

MP Huw Merriman declared that he

would not be standing for re-election.

Eastbourne Conservative

incumbent Caroline Ansell has

confirmed that she will be seeking

re-election.

Eastbourne has always been a

fiercely-contested constituency and

it is likely that will once again prove

to be the case.

At the time of going to press, the

Labour Party had yet to declare who

their candidate would be.

However, other parties have

already declared their hand in a bid

to steal a march on their political

rivals.

Since 2010, the Eastbourne

constituency has flipped between

the Conservatives and the Liberal

Democrats and it remains to be seen

whether that will prove to be the case

once more.

In 2019 Ms Ansell returned to

Parliament after losing in 2017 by a

mere 1,609 votes. Meanwhile, Josh

Barbarinde will be hoping to reclaim

the seat for the Liberal Democrats.

Chris Mullens will be standing for

Reform UK while Labour and the

Green Party had yet to declare who

will be representing them.

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Council homes boost as

funding to transform former

pumping site approved

EASTBOURNE Borough Council’s

bid for funding to transform an old

pumping station site into muchneeded

council homes has finally

been approved.

Subject to Government conditions

that the council is working through,

Homes England has confirmed the

council’s request for £7.622 million

has been agreed.

The former pumping station in

Bedfordwell Road is a familiar sight

for many, especially train passengers

who use Eastbourne Railway Station.

The whole site has been designated

for development for some time

but the council has not confirmed

specific details yet, although that is on

the cards.

Councillor Peter Diplock, cabinet

member for housing, said: “In

Eastbourne our ambition for new

homes is restricted by the sea, the

downland, the Pevensey Levels and

a close border with Wealden District

Council.

“The Bedfordwell Depot is a

Artists’ impression. Image: Eastbourne Borough Council Facebook page

classic brownfield site that could

undoubtedly accommodate muchneeded

affordable homes, but

like most sites of this nature it is

complicated and therefore costly to

redevelop.”

According to the Historic England

website, the pumping station was

constructed in 1881 and was designed

by Henry Currey, who was also

the architect for the Eastbourne

Waterworks Company Ltd, which

was established by the 7th Duke of

Devonshire in 1859.

The pumping station was officially

opened in 1883 by the then mayor of

Eastbourne, George A. Wallis, who

also served as the engineer.

Former Bedfordwell Pumping Station,

Bedfordwell Road.

Photo by Hassocks5489 via Wikimedia Commons

The opening was attended by the

future King Edward VII and Queen

Alexandra, and in honour of their

attendance the two rotary pumping

engines were named after them. The

larger engine was named ‘The Prince’

and the smaller one ‘The Princess’.

The beam engines had the capacity

to pump five million gallons of water

every 24 hours from an oval well,

which was about 40 feet deep.

However, the pumping station did

not last long and ceased operating

in 1895 because the well was

contaminated.

The site was sold in 1923 to be used

as a council depot and the inside

was renovated to accommodate

workshop machinery.

In subsequent years, the pumping

station has undergone several

changes; council offices were built

near the site, a beam engine was

transported to Friston Pumping

Station and its boiler chimneystack

was removed. The buildings that

were erected on the site after 1923

Councillor Stephen Holt and

Councillor Peter Diplock

were demolished in 2012.

Eastbourne Borough Council also

had other discussions with Homes

England about the confirmation of

a Brownfield Land Release Fund

(BLRF) bid of £2.2 million.

It is not expected to be announced

until later this year and it is only when

all the conditions are met that the

funding from Homes England will be

allocated.

Councillor Stephen Holt, leader of

Eastbourne Borough Council, said:

“Securing this funding from the

Affordable Homes Programme is a

great first step and I hope that it will

provide the momentum needed to

get all the other pieces of the jigsaw

in place.

“If I had my way, we would already

have all the money needed now to

build the homes local people need,

instead of having to jump through

yet more hoops, but it’s a process

we are used to and we will do our

very best to secure the final element

required.”

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JUNE 2024


Hospital receives major

boost as donations provide

vital new equipment

AN East Sussex NHS Trust has

received a major boost after three

new Transnasal Endoscopes

were donated to the Endoscopy

department at Conquest Hospital

to help reduce waiting times.

Transnasal endoscopes are inserted

via the nose to avoid the gag reflex

with which many patients struggle.

Following a major fundraising

drive, the Friends of Conquest

Hospital and The League of Friends of

Bexhill Hospital donated £55,424.88

for the purchase of state-of-the-art

endoscopes which boast 50 per cent

narrower tubes than a traditional

endoscope.

Prior to the arrival of the new

equipment, if a patient was unable

to tolerate a traditional endoscopy,

they would go on a waiting list to

have the procedure carried out under

anaesthetic in theatre.

This meant a longer wait for

diagnostics and treatment, as well as

an increased need for NHS resources.

It can also be more dangerous for

patients with specific pre-existing

conditions.

With these new endoscopes,

patients can now instead be

switched onto a list for the transnasal

procedure, either at the point of the

original clinician’s request, at preassessment

or even on the day of the

procedure.

The department had one Transnasal

Endoscope (TNE) already, enabling

them to see one or two TNE patients

per clinic.

With the additional three the

Friends have purchased, they can

now see ten to 12 TNE patients in a

clinic.

This makes a vast difference to the

capacity of the unit, and in time will

have a positive impact on the waiting

lists too.

Consultant Dr Steven Fong

explained the additional equipment

will help the unit ensure it is a centre

of excellence.

Dr Fong said: “We are so pleased

with this new equipment and

thankful to the Friends for their

generous donation.

“It will make a huge difference to so

New Transnasal Endoscope will help reduce waiting times.

Photo supplied by East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

many of our patients and will help us

continue to improve the services we

provide.”

Endoscopy Unit Matron, Myra

Mendoza, said: “The equipment is

‘game-changing’ for the hospital.”

She also spoke about a recent

patient, who was happy to share her

experience.

Myra added: “The patient has a

particularly strong gag reflex, and

on previous occasions has had to

undergo endoscopic procedures

under anaesthetic in theatres.

“On this occasion, she was

encouraged to instead have the

Transnasal Endoscopy. While

nervous, she agreed, and was

delighted that she was not only able

to tolerate the procedure, but she

avoided sedation altogether, with

just a local anaesthetic throat spray to

ease her discomfort.

“Following the procedure, she

said that should she need another

endoscopy in future, she would be

very happy to have the Transnasal

Endoscopy again.”

The Friends said: “We were

delighted to be able to jointly fund

this vital equipment, which simply

wouldn’t be possible without the

donations, fundraising efforts and

support of our local community.”

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

EASTBOURNE PRIDE

EASTBOURNE HEARING CLUB

INDOOR MARKET

SUMMER FAYRE

SATURDAY 20TH JULY

PARADE starts from Eastbourne Pier at 11am.

Pride Festival then continues at Princes Park from

midday until 6pm. Winner of RuPauls Drag Race

UK, Season 4, Danny Beard and hosted by local

drag legend Fonda. DJ’s, music groups, tribute acts,

tasty world food offerings and the coolest drinks

to keep you dancing all day.Tickets are available

on Eventbrite.

EASTBOURNE TRIATHLON

SUNDAY 16th June

SWIM Bike Run events for everyone from

first‐timers to the pros. Experience the beauty

of the South Downs coast. Swim against the

backdrop of Eastbourne’s historic pier, cycle on

fully closed roads over the famous Beachy Head

Road and run along the iconic seaside promenade.

More info at https://www.eastbournetriathlon.

co.uk

EASTBOURNE 10K

SUNDAY 23 June from 8:30am

FAST, flat and friendly. Taking in the iconic

seafront on a one-lap course. Whether you are

a fun runner, first timer or speed dog this event

will float your boat. Medals for all finishers and

prizes for top 3 male/ female, age group winners

& best male/ female age grade %. Chip timing.

Raising funds for The Matthew 25 Mission.

Register at: https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/

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EASTBOURNE RECORD FAIR

SATURDAY 13th July

ALL Saints Church Hall, Grange Road, Eastbourne..

1000’s of vinyl records and CDs for sale from the

best dealers in the South-East. All kinds of music

catered for, with everything from bargain LPs to

hard to find rarities. FREE ENTRY!

THURSDAY 13th June, 10:30am-12noon

CHANTRY House, Upperton Road, Eastbourne.

Facing challenges with your hearing? You’re not

alone in this journey! Come join our Hearing Club

where you can connect with others in a friendly

and inclusive atmosphere designed for those with

hearing needs. Refreshments will be available.

EASTBOURNE BIKE NIGHT

WEDNESDAY 17th July, 18:00-21:00

TERMINUS Road, Eastbourne. After the

resounding success of our last 2 bike nights, let’s

make this one to remember! We saw nearly 500

bikes in June, so let’s go for even more bikes!. Bike

Nights will be running on the 3rd Wednesday of

the month from May to September and you can

expect the usual epic night with bikes galore.. With

Sykes Harley-Davidson in attendance, there’ll be

plenty of Harley’s too, but all bikes are welcome!

Whatever you ride come on down.

LATIN SOCIAL

FRIDAY 21 June, 20:00

EASTBOURNE Riviera Hotel, Marine Parade,

Eastbourne. Join us for our early Summer party on

Friday 21 June at the lovely Riviera Hotel Ballroom

on Eastbourne seafront. For this party, our top

door woman, bouncer, greeter and classically

trained dancer, Rebecca, will be taking you

through a Cha Cha lesson. It’s a simple and classy

dance to learn and another feather to your cap....

she will be starting at 8pm...don’t miss this one!

Then from 9pm DJ Paul will be playing you a heady

mix of Latin tunes for your freestyle dancing

pleasure. Cash on the door please, £8 for the

lesson and freestyle dance, or just a fiver for the

freestyle from 9pm.

EAST DEAN VILLAGE MARKET

EAST Dean Village Hall, BN20 0DJ

EVERY Wednesday, 10am-2pm. Craft, Artisan,

Food and more stalls for you to browse, outside

and inside, free parking. For any additional details

please email: mirandabearns@aol.com

SATURDAY 15th June, 10am-16:00.

HOLY Trinity Church, Eastbourne. Step into a

vibrant marketplace brimming with an eclectic

mix of handmade crafts, unique artisanal products,

mouthwatering treats and so much more!. This

is your chance to explore and support local

businesses while enjoying a fun-filled day out with

friends and family.

BEACH LIFE MUSIC AND FOOD FESTIVAL

SATURDAY 13th July, 11am-17:00

BEACH Life Music Festival will return from

13 – 14 July, bringing the summer festival vibe

with non-stop live music, street food, stalls and

entertainment to Eastbourne seafront. This

year the free family-friendly event will be held

at Eastbourne Bandstand, soundtracking the

summer and catering for all tastes from funk and

soul to disco, rock and indie pop.. Foodies can look

forward to a selection of street food at the festival

and the Bandstand bars will be open too with a

varied drinks menu on offer.

BEACHY HEAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

PENNY. FARTHING HILL CLIMB.

SUNDAY 11 AUGUST, 9:30-11:30

RIDERS from around the world compete in the

world’s only penny farthing hill climb event.

Starting from opposite the Grand Hotel the open

road course takes riders from Eastbourne seafront

up to the finish line at Beachy Head.

MENOPAUSE AWARENESS EVENT.

TUESDAY 18 June, 6.30pm-8.00pm

MORTAIN Place, 93 Pevensey Bay Road,

Eastbourne, BN23 6JF. Join us in the grounds

of our home for a Menopause Awareness Event

hosted by RDP International Ltd. We will be joined

by guest speaker Katoe and organisations from

our local community to speak about all things

menopause. Refreshments will be provided. Tel:

01323 465150.

CHALK Farm Hotel, Sunday 30th June from 11am.

CHALK Farm Hotel aims to give adults with

learning disabilities the opportunity to receive

training and employment within a realistic

working hotel setting.

FIRST AID AWARENESS CLASS FOR ADULTS

MUMA Nurture, Unit 4, Beverley Business Park, 6

Finmere Road. Tuesday 4 June 6pm-8pm

BASIC adult first aid made easy with our 2-hour

awareness session. Open to anyone over the age

of 16 years who would like to learn basic adult first

aid to help a friend, loved one or stranger in an

emergency. Great for informal carers, those with

older relatives, getting ready for a big adventure or

just wanting to update your skills. The class includes

CPR, using an AED, choking, minor injuries, seizures,

stroke, heart attack, allergies & anaphylaxis. £30pp

— includes a free resource guide to take home. Free

residential parking. To Book: sussex.minifirstaid.

co.uk (adults awareness classes).

BIZZYBIRDS HAILSHAM MEETING

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THURSDAY 20 June, 10am.

JOIN us for a women’s only in-person networking

meeting. Our aim is to make everyone feel they

can be their authentic selves in a welcoming

setting. We are hugely supportive, professional

and fun! Bizzybirds is about coming together

to share our business needs, help and advise,

and make those important new connections.

Networking is a great way to help business

growth. Just £10 per meeting. Simply pay through

Paypal: Jane@bizzybirds.co.uk or pay on arrival.

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Environment Agency and Caroline Ansell, Conservative MP for Eastbourne and Willingdon

Eastbourne’s seawater

quality is rated as excellent

by Environment Agency

THE first seawater quality test of

the summer in Eastbourne has

passed with flying colours, which

is a major improvement on last

year.

The Environment Agency

conducted the test in May, the

first one of the bathing season that

continues until September.

No traces of any contaminants were

found and inspectors rated the quality

as “excellent”.

Caroline Ansell, Conservative MP

for Eastbourne and Willingdon,

who will be contesting the General

Eastbourne Seafront Pier. Photo by Chiral Jon via Flickr

Election, said: “This is very good

news for the health of our seawater

off Eastbourne and it shows that

by working in partnership we can

achieve better water quality.

“Southern Water’s misconnections

team continues its work in the town

identifying wrongly connected

sewage pipes and the Environment

Agency is monitoring our coast.

“Last year’s rating was good and the

ambition is for us to have an excellent

rating for the remainder of this year.

“So far, we are on track. I will be

keeping in close touch with the

Environment Agency over the

summer months to find out the latest

results as they come in.”

Ms Ansell was supporting a Private

Members Bill that proposed a new

law to make seawater testing all year

round, as many people, including

Eastbourne residents, now swim in

the sea during the winter months too.

Ms Ansell was also part of a

campaign to improve storm

overflows which deal with sudden

rainfall and progress is being made

on that front.

Southern Water is giving

Eastbourne households 100 free slowrelease

water butts which are proving

a success.

The butts allow water to be stored

during bouts of heavy rain. A trial on

the Isle of Wight showed them to be

hugely-effective.

Sixty butts have already been

installed, and the other 40 will

hopefully follow shortly.

Ms Ansell added: “It is disappointing

the bill I was supporting to have all

year water testing will now have to

wait but hopefully I can become law

in the next parliament.

“Until then work to stop too much

rainwater overloading storm drains

is going well. I am delighted we have

now installed or allocated the first 100

butts.

“As more and more come online it

will make a difference to how much

water goes into the storm drains. This

will limit the amount of pollution that

goes into our seas and it shows that

we can all do our bit.”

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Lifeguard overseeing the safety of visitors

Lifeguards will be on

duty throughout the

summer months to

ensure your safety

Lifeguards keeping people safe on Eastbourne Beach

AS the warm weather is finally

upon us, lifeguards are returning

to Eastbourne’s main beaches to

ensure residents and visitors stay

safe at the seaside.

The lifeguards are located on the

beaches between the Pier and Wish

Tower from Wednesday, May 1

throughout the spring and summer,

until Monday, September 30.

The lifeguards are trained in first aid,

rescue methods, life support, spinal

management, weather meteorology,

boat handling and regularly undergo

fitness training.

The manned Lifeguard Station and

First Aid Post is located near the Wish

Tower, open from 10.30am each

morning.

Opening hours will vary across

the season, and will be weather

dependent, with extended hours

during particularly busy spells.

Last season the team responded to a

number of emergencies in the water

ranging from swimmers and kayakers

getting into difficulty, to casualties

at sea, along with first aid incidents

which include cuts and grazes and

heatstroke.

In addition to a lost property service,

the team also run the Kidzsafe

wristband scheme, which helps to

prevent young visitors getting lost on

the beach.

Wristbands are free and are available

from the Lifeguard Station and the

Seafront Office next to the Bandstand.

Visitors can also hire a small number

of Beach Huts.

These newly-replaced huts, located

next to the Lifeguard Station, are

available to hire weekly or daily from

May until September.

Unlike the seasonal huts which are

now sold out, these huts do not have

any facilities, but rental includes two

deckchairs.

Deckchairs and sunbeds can also be

hired along the seafront.

Head lifeguard Garry Cairns said,

“We are looking forward to bringing

our fantastic team of lifeguards back

on duty for the spring and summer

season.

“Ensuring the safety of swimmers

is paramount and the residents

of Eastbourne and visitors to our

beaches can rest assured that they are

being taken care of while they enjoy

themselves.

“As always, we would like to

encourage the public to remain

vigilant of the tides and conditions

whenever they are entering or

swimming in the sea.

“It’s important people do not swim

when there is a red flag flying and that

they protect themselves in the sun by

drinking plenty of water, reapplying

suncream often, and wearing a hat

and T-shirt for extra protection.”

The Lifeguard Station and First Aid

post is located between the Bandstand

and Wish Tower, opening at 10.30am

and operating until 4pm between May

and September, until 4.30pm in June

and 5pm between July and August.

All hours of operation are weather

dependent, with extended hours

during particularly busy times of hot

weather.

The Seafront Office is located on

the lower promenade by Eastbourne

Bandstand and through to October 29

is open seven days a week between

9.30am and 5pm, or until 9pm if there

is an evening Bandstand concert.

For further details telephone

01323 410611.


Doctors, Paramedics and Pilots from KSS with the helicopter that is being purchased. Picture supplied by KSS Air Ambulance

Air Ambulance is flying

high after hitting major

fundraising target

AIR Ambulance Charity Kent

Surrey Sussex (KSS) has

successfully achieved its milestone

goal of raising £1 million to

purchase its own helicopter.

The charity launched its appeal, Buy

It For Life, in April and only had until

the end of May to achieve its target.

After the campaign started, it

received a phenomenal response

from the community which helped

the charity achieve its goal in just over

a month.

This momentous achievement

means the future of its helicopter,

which is so fundamental to its

lifesaving service, has been secured

as a lifeline for the people of Kent,

Surrey and Sussex.

The donations also mean the charity

will save half a million pounds a year

from owning rather than leasing the

helicopter and will enable KSS to fly

for longer, to reach more patients and

David Welch, Chief executive

of KSS Air Ambulance

Picture supplied by KSS Air Ambulance

save more lives.

The cost saving will also enable

KSS to improve and develop its

lifesaving service, including its ability

to fly in more challenging weather

conditions, as well as grow its Patient

and Family Aftercare Service, and

introduce more community-based

prevention and education activities.

Although the £1 million goal has

been reached, with so many people

still donating and fundraising, the

charity is now focused on raising even

more vital funds and encourages its

communities to go even further and

raise more than initial £1 million

target.

The air ambulance responds to

more than 3,000 incidents across the

three counties every year, and it costs

£18.8 million a year to operate.

The charity is also still offering the

unique opportunity for individuals,

businesses, schools and community

groups, to donate £100 or more to

have their name, or the name of a

loved one in their memory, on the

KSS air ambulance helicopter.

This opportunity is available until

Friday 28 June with all funds raised

also being spent on their lifesaving

helicopters.

David Welch, chief executive of KSS,

said: “This amazing achievement

has only been made possible by

the extraordinary kindness of

individuals, businesses, trust and

foundations, schools and community

groups, who have so quickly and

generously responded to our urgent

appeal.

“We’ve been completely

overwhelmed by the remarkable

response so far and would like to

thank everyone for their incredible

generosity and inspiring messages of

support.

“Every single penny and every

single second counts when lives are

on the line, so we’re now encouraging

our communities to go even further

above and beyond our £1 million goal

in the final few weeks of our appeal.

“Every extra penny raised will be

spent on our lifesaving helicopters

which will enable us to reach more

patients and save even more lives,

keeping more families together.”

To donate to the appeal and to have

the opportunity to get your name, or

a name of a loved one, on the

air charity’s helicopter visit

www.aakss.org.uk/helicopter.

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skip hire operators.

In recent years, the business has widened the range of waste

management services, providing more than skips. A fleet of

32T tippers, road sweepers and roll on roll off are kept busy on

commercial projects. The recycling centre in Polegate is open

for trade waste tipping and free hardcore disposal.

Operations Director, Joel Westguard, spoke to us about PJ

Pick Up, a new ‘Man and Van’ rubbish clearance service for

collection of single items and bulky waste.

“At PJ we pride ourselves on delivering a fast, reliable and

friendly waste disposal service for thousands of customers

across East Sussex. But we understand

that skip hire isn’t right for everyone.

Sometimes people don’t have room for

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for a skip to go on the road. Other

customers simply don’t have enough

rubbish to fill a skip. And it can be hassle

taking items to the tip or waiting for a

council collection. So we set up PJ Pick

Up to offer a super-fast way to get rid of

bulky waste like fridges, sofas, TVs and

beds.”

PJ Pick Up offers same day collection

— often within an hour or two.

Alternatively, customers can pre-book

a collection slot so there’s no hanging

around.

Joel added “We do the hard work

for you. Our two-man crew will do the

heavy lifting and will even dismantle

your bulky furniture if needed. The team

are DBS checked and fully trained so

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JUNE 2024


Carnival brings

glitz and glamour

to seafront

PHOTOS: PAUL GIBSON

THOUSANDS of residents and visitors lined

the seafront yesterday (Saturday) to witness

a colourful extravaganza of dancing, music

and displays.

The 12th Eastbourne Carnival was officially

launched by the Mayor, Councillor Candy

Vaughan, at a short celebration at the Enterprise

Centre, which was followed by a spontaneous

parade through the town centre to Victoria

Place.

Hundreds joined the parade which kicked off a

full day of entertainment in incredible heat only

a Mediterranean island could dream of.

The carnival parade set off from the

Fishermans at 2pm, and slowly made its way

along the seafront in scorching sunshine, to

arrive at the Wish Tower around two hours later.

More than 40 floats took part in the Carnival

which ranged from local charities, schools,

clubs, dance schools and traditional dancers

from across the world.

Performances were made at the Bandstand to a

panel of judges who awarded the best float, best

performance and best costume.

After the parade, there was a special street

party with DJs and Cocktails in Victoria Place for

those who wanted to continue the party.

Eastbourne Carnival is a community

organisation, organised by a volunteer

committee. Most of the committee has been

involved with Carnival since it came back in

2011.


This is just a small selection of the photos taken on the day. See hundreds more,

download and print by scanning this QR code, or visit https://bit.ly/EastbourneCarnival2024

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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

It was June, and the world smelled of roses — Maud Hart Lovelace

JUNE is the month containing the

longest day of the year, the Summer

Solstice, when many plants respond by

increasing photosynthesis and putting

on huge growth during the long hours

of daylight.

The summer solstice occurs at the

moment the earth’s tilt towards the sun

is at its maximum. On this day, the sun

appears at its highest in the sky which

is important for crops especially those

under glass. This year, the solstice will

occur on Thursday 20th June when we

will hope to receive 15 hours of sunlight.

This is a time of fertility, abundance,

and growth, and certain plants are

representative of this time of year.

Sunflowers are traditional symbols of

the summer solstice. When the flowers

are young, they appear to track the sun

as it moves across the sky and so this

is to be taken into consideration when

deciding where to plant them. You

want to see their happy smiling faces

rather than have them peeking over

your neighbour’s fence! It’s not too late

to sow some, once they germinate, they

will grow like the clappers!

In pagan celebrations, healing herbs

were believed to be at their most

powerful, and potent when harvested

Photo: Patrick Campbell

on the summer solstice. It was thought

that this time was when evil spirits

would appear, and people would wear

protective garlands of herbs and flowers

to ward them off. One of the most

powerful was ‘chase devil’ known to

us now as ‘St John’s Wort’ (Hypericum

perforatum), a magical plant believed to

bring prosperity, protection and peace.

Gathering this native perennial was

thought to harness the energy of the

sun at its highest.

Lavender is another plant which was

believed to heal and give protection in

ancient times. On the summer solstice,

people would mix lavender with

mugwort (Artemesia), chamomile and

rose to attract elves and fairies. These

plants would be harvested on the day

of the summer solstice as a way of

honouring midsummer. The longest

stems were used to form lavender

wands and the remainder would be

dried in bundles and hung to dry.

Lavender, a Mediterranean plant is used

today to flavour food and drinks and

the dried flowers are often made into

lavender bags.

Other summer plants harvested at

the time of the summer solstice when

they were believed to have attained the

peak of their medicinal value include

chamomile, calendula (marigold), fennel,

hemp, rosemary, thyme, verbena, sage

Wildflower Meadow

at Bates Green Garden

Photo: John Glover

and roses. They would be dried to be

available for use in oils, food, tinctures

and teas all year round.

It is safe to start getting your halfhardy

and tender plants used to the

Great Outdoors now. Do this by placing

them somewhere sheltered, ideally

some sort of cold frame contraption,

and then either covering them with

frames or fleece or bringing them in for

the night, just for a few days. You can

then put them in their final positions,

sit back and enjoy them. That is the

idea anyway, in reality, there are far

too many weeds AKA wildflowers to be

dealt with and watering requirements

that must be urgently attended to thus

preventing too much lounging around

for gardeners.

Now that the Arlington Bluebell Walk

has closed for 2024, we will be back to

our regular Wednesday opening times

of 10am-4pm when the Café will also

be open. This year, we have developed

our Thursday morning Bates Green

Garden Workshops to include not only

horticultural skills but also a wealth of

subjects as diverse as singing, sound

baths, sketch-booking and yoga to name

but a few. Why not treat yourself to a

mini-retreat day here? They will take

place on Thursdays until the end of

October.

Bring a packed lunch to enjoy on the

Terrace with the Gardens Team and

then enjoy having the ancient Wood,

Wildflower Meadow or Bates Green

Garden to yourselves for the afternoon.

You can find the details by going onto

our website www.batesgreengarden.

co.uk and looking for the workshops

under the Visiting menu.

We are really

excited about this

new venture and I

very much hope to

meet some of my

readers there too!

ON YOUR BIKE with Ian Hollidge

DUST THE COBWEBS

OFF YOUR BIKE AND GET

PEDALLING DURING THE

SUMMER MONTHS

JUNE is when we celebrate our longest

days with UK Bike Week and UN World

Bicycle Day. Both push the bicycle as an

instrument of sustainable transportation.

Events, activities, festivals, tours, charity

rides and although they take place

throughout the year energy accelerates

during summer.

With 16 daylight hours on the longest

day and 208 hours during the month it’s

the best time to dust off that bike hiding

away in the shed.

The UN wisely choose June 3 in the

Northern hemisphere for their World

bicycle celebration as 90 per cent of the

planet’s roughly eight billion population

live here.

Bexhill, Hastings and Eastbourne have

hosted cycle festivals and BMX events

in the past and although Covid stalled

matters, Big Bike Revival started up by

Cycling UK continues.

East Sussex successfully hosted the

2014 Tour of Britain with the route

travelling very fast through our towns

and villages.

Last year, Sussex Blazing Saddles

came to Newhaven and Bexhill and are

at Bexhill Museum from June 1 to 16 with

bike checks, exhibitions and a heritage

ride.

Bicycles often rest during winter and

June gives us the chance to check their

operation and see if we can remember

how to balance. These events help

novices to gain confidence and others

develop to a different level.

June is always the annual British Heart

Foundation 54-mile London to Brighton

ride attracting 14,000 riders all for a

great cause.

This is just one of many similar charity

rides available, giving people a reason

to cycle with support from like-minded

people.

Also, Davina’s Big Sussex Bike Ride

starting and finishing in Uckfield, riding

through the South Downs is another

favourite.

Memories and a sense of achievement

are the riders’ reward along with

knowing you are raising money for

charity.

Some individuals challenge themselves

and cycle between two distinct

destinations using the long daytime

hours to cover extra distances.

A favourite trip is the 874-mile Land’s

End to John O’ Groats trip taking ten to

14 days.

Summer has long fun stay outdoor

evenings and developing that confidence

to cycle is one of the best ways to enjoy

our coast and countryside. Find out who

your local cycle group is or where events

are in order to get involved.

The BMX jump image is about aiming

high but remaining grounded. Try and

find one of the many varied cycling

activities near to where you are to enjoy

the best month for cycling to start out.

Some may find an E-Bike the best first

step and next month will be about pedal

assistance and cycling law.

Happy cycling and make sure you get

out there and make the most of it rather

than kicking back and becoming a couch

potato.

Photo credit: Margaret Hayles

18 REGULARS

JUNE 2024


A MATTER OF TASTE

BULL’S HEAD: REBORN

& SERVING UP DELIGHT

I CAN’T help but wonder how many

times I’ve driven past the Bull’s Head

in the eight years I’ve called Hailsham

home, shuttling back and forth to

Bexhill. Twice daily, five days a week—

it’s a considerable number!

Having been a previous guest at the

pub near Herstmonceux, we invited

some first-time friends to join us — they

always remarked on the welcoming

sign that read “Come Into Our Friendly

Pub.” So they decided to check it out for

themselves.

From the roadside, it’s evident that

the pub boasts a generous car park.

However, a small driveway reveals an

additional parking area and vast land

beyond the hedge line, immersing you in

the breathtaking East Sussex scenery.

On this particular evening with the sun

slowly fading on the horizon, (I love this

time of day), it just makes everything

look so magical, with that mesmerising

‘golden hour’, capturing the essence of

the serene countryside.

Looking around outside at the ample

seating, including some sheltered areas,

along with an outdoor bar, it’s evident

this establishment caters to barbecues,

events, and festivals — such a welcoming

environment — the kind of place I feel

right at home in!

Inside, we were welcomed by a

beautifully inviting atmosphere. The

warm reception from both the staff and

the locals at the bar immediately made

us feel at ease. Among the diners, a mix

of first-timers and regulars, you could

just tell that everyone was well looked

after, further enhancing the sense of

community.

The menu was a real treat, offering

a wide range of delicious options that

left us spoiled for choice. We spent

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more and more excited with each

dish we considered. Eventually, we

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Peppercorn Sauce for £7.50.

When it came to selecting our main

courses, we were faced with some tough

decisions. The Seafood Platter caught

our eye, priced at £16.95, promising

a delightful array of oceanic delights.

We then selected The Bull’s Head Pie, a

hearty option at £14.95, which seemed

like the epitome of comfort food. From

the Children’s Menu, we ordered a

Child’s Burger.

From classic favourites to more

adventurous choices, there was

Haggis Balls to start

Seafood platter makes a hearty main

The Bull Inn Steak Pie

something to cater to every young

palate. The thoughtful selection not only

ensured their satisfaction but also added

to the overall enjoyment of our dining

experience.

Sharing the starters allowed us

to spread the love and indulge in a

variety of flavours, which is always a

winning strategy. I particularly enjoyed

the Haggis Balls — usually, I reserve

my haggis fix for January, but the

temptation of deep-fried haggis was

irresistible. Let me tell you, it did not

disappoint! The haggis was beautifully

seasoned, with a beautifully creamy

texture that was incredibly satisfying

and oh-so-filling!

The Seafood Platter was incredible.

I don’t eat much seafood, not out of

choice, but more due to its increasing

price point. However, this platter was

simply too tempting to resist, and I

found the value for money to be great

considering the quality and variety of

seafood served.

I was so happy to see that they had a

great selection of dishes for kids on the

menu. It’s reassuring when a restaurant

takes the little ones into consideration

and offers them tasty choices too.

It was just over thirteen years ago,

almost to the day, The Bull’s Head was

on the verge of closure, and was in the

throes of development for residential

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have lost such a gem in this local village.

However, fast forward to today, and

the transformation is nothing short of

remarkable. The pub has undergone a

remarkable transformation, becoming

the vibrant heart of the community.

It offers not just fabulous food but

also features an incredible terrazzo.

What really excites me is the addition of

gardens and a beautiful campsite.

Their efforts have rightfully earned

them various awards. If they’ve

accomplished all this in the first thirteen

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BURPS AND SLURPS EPITOMISE GHASTLY TV…

BUT THERE IS AN UNLIKELY SAVIOUR

THE latest series of hit television show

Britain’s Got Talent managed to plunge

new depths when a woman burped her

accompaniment to a backing track and

was unbelievably voted through to the

next round of the competition.

During a commercial break, viewers

were then “treated” to an advert for a

certain instant noodle product where the

protagonist loudly slurped the featured

product with considerable relish, thus

ensuring that the Mayo household would

never again buy it during the weekly shop.

Clearly those responsible have seen the

error of their ways because the slurping

has now been replaced by a weird

concoction of sounds and thank God for

that.

Terrestrial television has now sunk

to such a low ebb that it is virtually

impossible to find anything decent to

watch on any given evening. Crass TV

rules the roost with the likes of Simon

Cowell and his crew of fellow judges who

are seen as modern-day deities.

Well, count me out when it comes to

most reality programmes but there is light

at the end of an extremely dark tunnel

and it comes in the unlikely form of the

utterly delightful Amazon Prime series

Clarkson’s Farm.

Jeremy Clarkson is a man reborn after

the unedifying end of his tenure as the

leader of the pack in the BBC’s Top Gear.

Since his departure along with co-hosts

James May and Richard Hammond after

a rose wine fuelled Clarkson whacked a

member of the production team in a row

over a lack of suitable food after a long

day’s filming, the programme went into

startling decline before one of its new

presenters, Andrew Flintoff, suffered

terrible facial injuries in a high-speed

crash.

But even before that it was on its last

legs as firstly Chris Evans and then Paddy

McGuiness made a right pig’s ear of it. Top

Gear is now on hiatus, hopefully never to

return.

Talking of pigs, they feature prominently

in the third series of Clarkson’s

Farm which proved to be even more

entertaining than the first two, which is

quite some achievement.

The usual cast of disparate characters

are still firmly in place with newlyappointed

farm manager Kaleb Cooper,

land agent “Cheerful” Charlie Ireland,

“head of security” Gerald, and Clarkson’s

partner Lisa, who clearly has the patience

of a saint.

It is the perfect mix of pathos and

humour, the former when several of

the newly-born piglets die and Gerald is

diagnosed with cancer. Viewers were also

horrified when it appeared, in a sleight

of hand, that the farm’s beloved yet

seemingly infertile pet cow Pepper had

been dispatched to the slaughterhouse.

Then, in a fantastic interlude Kaleb

and Charlie were sent to Downing Street

to attend a farmers’ convention hosted

by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Kaleb

immediately blotted his copybook by

hammering on the door of Number Ten

only to be berated by a flunkey and told

in no uncertain terms that he would be

evicted from the hallowed premises if he

ever had the temerity to do so again.

He was eventually escorted to meet

Mr Sunak whom he referred to as Ricky

before telling the startled PM that he had

“beautiful hair”. Pure comedy gold.

But it is the farm, Diddly Squat, which

remains the epicentre of the action. Amid

the chaos and financial woes, it is all

held together by the enduring spirit and

hard work of all those involved, including

Clarkson himself.

He gamely carried on despite being

headbutted in an extremely sensitive area

by one of his newly-acquired goats and

then came up with a hare-brained scheme

to harvest blackberries using a Hoover.

Harvest acquired he proceeded to make

jam only to be told by Charlie that he

couldn’t sell it in the farm shop because

it hadn’t been subjected to the necessary

health and safety checks.

With the crops failing to live up to

expectations due to adverse weather

conditions, matters were looking bleak

but once again the team rallied against

the odds and you found yourself rooting

for them to succeed. They did in a manner

of sorts.

As they looked for alternative means of

income, different crops were planted and

Clarkson also opted to bring previously

unused woodland into use, with his young

group of porkers given free rein to enjoy

themselves while also helping to clear

some of the overgrown areas of the farm.

With the diminished crops harvested,

Clarkson opted to make his own mustard

to add to his revenue stream. Much

huffing and puffing ensued in the kitchen

with the man himself resplendent in a

blue hair net but, predictably, it all went

a bit wrong.

In typically schoolboy fashion it was

christened Jeremy’s Hot Seed and by all

accounts tasted divine but the quantity

produced was miniscule, even more so

when he forgot to open the lid of the

pepper cracker and most of the harvested

crop ended up on the floor.

But that is the beauty of the

programme… it shows farming warts

and all from trials and tribulations to the

triumphs, even though they may be few

and far between.

In a final albeit somewhat predictable

twist we then discovered that the

adorable Pepper was not in cow

heaven but still very much with us with

alternative accommodation. Not only that

but she had also given birth to a calf.

That is the appeal of television

series such as this. They really can be

informative, sad, touching and funny.

Most TV executives and programmers

are totally devoid of ideas, seemingly

ignoring the fact that good quality

entertainment is the name of the game.

In contrast, Jeremy Clarkson is a

television natural, whatever you may

think of him as an individual. How the BBC

must regret their parting of the ways.

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HERE’S an interesting fact about the world’s

longest-produced vehicle — the VW Beetle—

which was 1,539mm long. However, as people

were still in black and white because colour

hadn’t been invented, it was called 5 feet in those

days.

The first car I ever owned was an Mk1 Ford Escort.

My research shows it was 1,590mm wide, or 5ft 3”

in old money; my current car is 1,881mm, or 6ft 2”

in measurements that are alien to anyone under 35

years old.

Interestingly enough, my waist size has also

increased from when I was 17 to now. This has

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can totally dispel. It seems I am just growing in a

commensurate ratio to cars.

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bloke who delivered the first VW Beetle; parking is

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I am less and less of a victim of anyone snatching

me and bundling me in the boot of a car (good luck

with that, best make sure you have an estate car!).

It is even more of a problem to compress my portly

frame to a point where I can emerge from a parked

vehicle with dignity.

With this in mind, shouldn’t the marketing people

at supermarkets realise that the bigger they make

the parking spaces, then the more chance we’ll buy

more food from them! It makes sense that if I don’t

realise I’m piling on the pounds, I’ll keep eating, even

though Natalie says I’m not in shape…I am because

round is a shape!

The first I’ll know about it is when I go to the

beach during the 2.5 days of our great British

summertime and have to fend off the Greenpeace

brigade as they try to roll me back into the sea. I

also take umbrage when the doctor tells me I weigh

too much for my height, as I have a great belief that

I am just relatively short for my weight.

Natalie also tells me that alcohol will make me put

on weight and that I drink too much, so I’ve decided

not to drink any more; I won’t drink any less…just

not any more!

Until next time, people.

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LAURIE’S POEM CORNER

AS it is now June, hopefully, the weather will allow us out more into the garden to

tend our flowers and plants.

I have about 18 indoor plants I look after, including some varieties of cacti, so I’ve

been caring for them a bit indoors, which is good, apart from the great care needed

when dealing with the cacti, as they can be quite nasty and prickly!

I suppose I’m a little bit like some people, but very quickly moving on and being

serious about these prickly plants because sometimes you have to put them in bigger pots or move

them a bit. This can then be tricky and painful, as my poem for this month will cover.

Now I quite like cactus plants

In fact I do have several myself,

That are displayed about my home

In rooms or on the kitchen shelf.

So they fit in quite attractively

With about thirteen other plants,

That I look after quite religiously

But with the cactus I take a chance,

Of getting myself a painful injury

Because they can be quite dangerous,

Although are pleasant and decorative

When lined up around my house.

For they have very sharp prickles

As an intensive part of their allure,

But best not to be taken in by this

And if you touch them be very sure,

To take care and protect yourself

Or you may recoil from a nasty pain,

That I have suffered myself at times

And not just once but over again.

PRICKLY CACTUS

But at some times you will have to

Change the plants into a bigger pot,

So getting them out and changed over

A simple job it is certainly not,

For I have had to resort to tactics

And ideas almost sent from above

Thus when I need to handle them now

I use a cloth and thick oven glove.

But even these don’t always suffice

To avoid pain and protect your hand,

For these cacti can be very spiteful

And that I have come to understand.

So now an arrangement is in place

When my cactus I need to inspect,

Because to ensure all round safety

I treat them with a great respect.

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22 MOTORING

JUNE 2024


Goodwood revs up for

another busy event

Another one buys

the Duster

MG’S highly anticipated, Cyberster

EV roadster will headline Gerry

Judah’s annual sculptural

masterpiece, with the company

taking centre stage in front of

Goodwood House for the first time

next month.

Arriving this summer, the

Cyberster is a new generation of

performance car that marks an

electrifying milestone in MG’s

storied history. Its central position

at the world’s most prestigious

motoring event promises to be one of

the most exciting moments in MG’s

centenary celebrations in the UK and

further afield.

The Duke of Richmond, founder

of the Festival of Speed, said:

“Following the world debut of

the striking Cyberster at the 2023

Festival of Speed, we are delighted

that MG are returning to Goodwood

this year to celebrate their centenary

in style with their first Central

Feature. It is set to be a fitting

tribute to the first 100 years of one

of Britain’s oldest and most popular

manufacturers, which has enjoyed a

long association with Goodwood.”

MGs were almost ever-present

at the circuit from 1948-1966, and

before that, my grandfather ran

the MG team in the 1930s, winning

the famous Double-Twelve Hour

Race at Brooklands in 1931. He

was fascinated by their light

weight, simplicity and clever

engineering – characteristics which

still underpin the brand today.

MG’s 100-year history combined

with their continuous drive for

innovation, aligns perfectly with this

year’s ‘Horseless to Hybrid’ theme,

which recognises the advances in

technology and power that have

shaped motorsport over the last 130

years.”

To fire-up the partnership with

the Goodwood Festival of Speed,

the Cyberster was joined outside

Goodwood House by one of its most

famous predecessors, a beautiful

1964 Mk1 MGB Roadster with a

1.8 litre BMC engine. The two MG

roadsters from different eras are

both set to play a prominent role at

the Festival of Speed.

MG will also return to the famous

hill climb in 2024 and the company

will announce further debuts

destined for the Festival of Speed

nearer the time.

More details will be released ahead

of the event, which takes place at the

Goodwood Estate from 11th to 14th

July 2024. Tickets available from

www.goodwood.com.

THE Dacia Duster has cemented

its status as one of the nation’s

favourite SUVs after racking up

100,000 sales since its UK launch

in 2013.

The Duster now accounts for 36% of

the brand’s sales to date and has won

over 20 industry awards, including

those for ‘Best Value Car’, ‘Best Off-

Roader’, ‘Best Winter Car’ and ‘Best

Small Car/SUV’.

Gail Hill was surprised to find she

was the 100,000th UK customer of the

iconic Duster, taking delivery of her

new Journey TCe 150 Auto last year.

An avid fan of the outdoors, Gail was

presented with an outdoor pursuits

voucher, ensuring that she is ready

for adventure as soon as she takes to

the road.

The distinctive Dusty Khaki-finished

SUV is the second Duster that the

retired health care assistant has

bought, having purchased her first,

also from Mitchells Dacia, in 2022

following a recommendation from

her son who works in the automotive

industry.

Gail said: “I hadn’t considered a

Duster before buying my original

one, but my son said it was a good

car. I needed something with a bigger

boot and the Duster had plenty of

space, plus it was a really good price

and felt very solid. The latest offers

made upgrading to a new one more

affordable than I thought, and I love

the colour and how it drives with the

automatic – it does go very well!”

Now in its 11th year of being

officially on sale in the UK, and on the

cusp of the launch of the new version

later this year, over 12,500 drivers

have already registered their interest

in the All-New Duster ahead of its

launch later this year.

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24 PROPERTY

JUNE 2024


Victorian homes reign as most

sought-after period property style

THE allure of Victorian architecture

continues to captivate homebuyers,

as new data from Rightmove, the

UK’s number one property website,

unveils that Victorian homes

are the most searched for period

property style.

Rightmove’s Keyword Sort tool

highlights the wider popularity of

historic and unique properties, with

‘character’ and ‘period’ ranking in

the top twenty most searched-for

keywords in property criteria this

year.

The success of TV show period

dramas such as Downton Abbey,

Bridgerton and The Tudors, also

shows that the charm and character

synonymous with period property

holds a special place with Brits.

With their spacious interiors,

ornate facades, and intricate details,

Victorian homes continue to capture

home movers’ attention.

Georgian properties are the second

most searched-for style, while the

third most popular home style is

Edwardian, followed by Tudor in

fourth, and Regency homes in fifth.

Rightmove’s Property Expert Tim

Bannister said: “Home hunters

continue to be captivated by the

character and charm of properties

that we see in period dramas.

Victorian homes remain particularly

popular, characterised by their

historic charm, solid construction,

and spacious interiors. You’ll often

find Victorian houses in some of

the most desirable locations which

include convenient access to schools

and transport links.”

Matt Thompson, Head of Sales at

Chestertons, said: “The property

market boasts a great number of

Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian

houses with each architectural style

having its own fanbase. It is worth

noting that, post-pandemic, we

did see a slight spike in interest for

Georgian properties as buyers were

driven to find a house style that has a

reputation for being more spacious

and could accommodate a home

office more easily.

Still, as demand for properties

in the capital outstrips supply, all

architectural styles continue to attract

buyer interest and offers.”

Robert McLaughlin, KFH Sales

Director of North and Central London

said: “From small, terraced houses to

grand villas, Victorian properties have

an abundance of character details

that remain popular and in demand

with today’s buyers. If we are lucky

enough to market a Victorian home,

demand from buyers is high as their

charm never really seems to go out of

fashion.”

The top five most popular period

home styles highlighted by RightMove

are Victorian, Georgian, Edwardian

Tudor and Regency respectively.

What General Election

means for housing market

Costs involved when

buying a home

The announcement of the UK general

election for July 4th 2024 has come

earlier than expected—but what does

this mean for the housing market?

Richard Donnell reports…

Overall, we don’t see the election

having as big an impact on the

housing market as previous years.

This is due to there not being a huge

divide in policy between the two main

parties, with neither having many

specifics on housing other than a

focus on reforming the private rental

sector and boosting housing supply.

However, the number of completed

sales may now fall slightly short of the

1.1m we expected for 2024.

Businesses and landlords will want

to see that political parties have

concrete plans - namely for boosting

housing supply across all tenures

and getting the right reforms to the

private rented sector. This will ensure

that supply is maintained while giving

renters more protections.

WHAT WILL HOUSING

MARKET ACTIVITY LOOK

LIKE OVER THE GENERAL

ELECTION PERIOD?

As we run up to summer and the

slower period in the housing market,

the election announcement is likely to

stall the pace at which new sales are

being agreed to in the coming weeks.

Most buyers who are close to

completing on a house will ideally

want to push through and agree a sale

now. Those who are earlier in the

process may look to delay decisions

until the autumn after the election is

over.

The housing market has been

recovering with more homes

coming to the market for sale, and

an increased volume of sales overall.

This is a sign of growing confidence

amongst sellers, even though

mortgage rates remain at 4.5% to 5%.

Currently, there are 392,000 homes

in the sales pipeline that all working

their way to completion over 2024.

This is 3% higher than this time last

year, and we don’t expect to see

buyers already in the process of

working toward sales to pull out.

The incentive to move remains for

many households - in particular for

first-time buyers who are escaping

rapid growth in rent costs, and

upsizers who delayed moving last

year when mortgage rates increased.

ARE you thinking of buying your

first home this year? Elliot Beesley

from Upperton Advice highlights

why to expect when making a

purchase…

Let’s look at some of the common

costs involved when buying a home.

As an example, if a two-bed detached

bungalow is listed with an agents

for £375,000, here are some of the

common mortgage costs involved

based on this property as a First Time

Buyer.

Deposit You’ll need a minimum of

5% which will be £18,750, you can put

more down if you can afford to do so.

Product/Arrangement Fee: Some

lenders charge fees on certain products

which could be anything from £0 -

£1,999 this can vary depending on the

lender and type of product. In some

scenarios, you may even be able to add

this to the loan amount.*

Conveyancing / Solicitors Fees:

You’ll need a solicitor to handle the

legal side of things, there are a number

of variables that can impact the cost of

solicitors for a property purchase such

as property type, and deposit source.

On average First Time Buyers paid

£1,314 in 2023. This is an estimate and

your solicitor will confirm costs based

on your situation

Valuation/Survey costs: When

applying for a mortgage the lender

will complete a valuation to check the

value and that the property is suitable

security, this might be free or there

could be a charge. This is completed

for the lenders purposes and if you

would like a more in-depth survey

completed then depending on the type

and property size prices range from

£300-£1,500.

Broker Fee: Broker fees may apply

if you are using a mortgage broker

to find a suitable deal and the costs

between brokers can differ. Some

charge a fee whilst others may be

fee-free.

Stamp Duty Costs: As a First Time

Buyer buying a property in Eastbourne

you would not pay stamp duty on a

purchase price of £375,000.

Your solicitor and your mortgage

advisor will discuss and confirm

the fees payable based on your

circumstances. This is a guide of

common costs and there may be other

fees and costs associated with moving

home.

For mortgage and insurance,

Upperton Advice can be contacted

on 01323 401488.

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PARK ROAD, HELLINGLY ‘OEIO’ £450,000

Stevens and Carter are pleased to market this beautifully presented detached

bungalow situated in this popular and desirable location. Positioned within walking

distance to local shops, schools and bus links it is one not to be missed.

The entrance porch is the perfect place to kick off your shoes before heading

into the spacious hallway, from here all the rooms flow. To the front the modern

kitchen/breakfast room offers ample cupboards, work surfaces and space for all

the necessary appliances. There is even room for a small table and chairs which is

ideal for your morning cuppa.

The spacious dual aspect lounge/dining room is positioned close by and offers

plenty of space for all your soft furnishings alongside space for a dining table and

chairs. A large feature fire place takes center stage and gives the room a real focal

point.

Lastly, doors from here overlook and afford access onto the rear gardens. Three

good size bedrooms are offered, all of which offer a pretty outlook onto the surrounding

gardens.

LANSDOWNE WAY, HAILSHAM - £300,000

Situated within the favoured Lansdowne area of Hailsham is this well appointed

chain free three bedroomed semi-detached ‘Bell and Pearson’ built house, with

stacks of further potential to realise.

Inside it is arranged with an entrance hall, open plan lounge-dining room, conservatory,

kitchen, stairs to the first floor, three bedrooms and a bathroom. To

the rear is a mainly lawned southerly aspect garden, while to the front is off road

driveway parking.

These houses are always a popular bet and many similar have created loft bedrooms,

side and rear extensions, thus creating your own dream home.

As an ex rental the property is being sold chain free, and benefitting gas central

heating and double glazing.

To explore this wonderful home please take a look through our 3D Virtual Tour

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viewing.

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FREE VALUATIONS FOR SELLING & RENTING

ALISON GRAY

SAMUEL TOWNSEND

FRESHFIELDS CLOSE, HAILSHAM - £249,950

Arguably the best location within the development is this generously proportioned

two bedroomed end-terraced house being sold chain free, and ideal as a first house

to make into your own home.

It is arranged with an entrance hall leading into the spacious, dual aspect

lounge-dining room and kitchen. Upstairs there are two really good sized bedrooms

and a shower room.

Our favourite feature of this property is the mature garden with an elevated view

across to the ‘Common Pond’.

To explore this wonderful opportunity please take a look at our 3d virtual tour

teamed up with our professional photography before calling us to to arrange an

accompanied viewing.

MAGNOLIA WAY, HAILSHAM - £450,000

Welcome to Magnolia Close, Hellingly - a charming location that could be the perfect

setting for your new home! This delightful detached house boasts 2 reception

rooms, offering ample space for entertaining guests or simply relaxing with your

loved ones. With 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, there is plenty of room for the

whole family to enjoy.

Spanning across 1,194 sq ft, this property provides a comfortable and spacious

living environment. The well-designed layout ensures that each room flows seamlessly

into the next, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout.

One of the standout features of this property is the parking space available for 3

vehicles, providing convenience and peace of mind for you and your guests.

Whether you’re looking to settle down in a peaceful neighbourhood or seeking a

place to call your own, this house in Magnolia Close offers a wonderful opportunity

to create lasting memories. Don’t miss out on the chance to make this house

your home!

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26 NEWS

JUNE 2024


A D V E R T I S E R P R O M O T I O N

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BUSINESSES

THE Wealden Business Expo 2024 is being organised by

Ashdown Radio together with The East Sussex National Hotel

in association with the four Wealden Chambers of Commerce

in Uckfield, Crowborough, Hailsham and Heathfield.

The event is being held in the National Suite and associated

rooms at The East Sussex National just outside Uckfield on

Thursday 11th July from 10am until 3pm.

An opportunity for local businesses to come together and

network. With up to 80 businesses

showcasing themselves around the

rooms it’s a great opportunity for people

to come and find out more about the

local businesses there are across the

district. There will also be seminars and

workshops taking place throughout the

day.

Ashdown Radio is the local radio

station for Crowborough, Uckfield and

surrounding villages and is one of over

300 community radio stations operating

in the UK.

Community Radio stations have to be

funded by more than just advertising

and sponsorship. The station is run

mainly by volunteers and this is one

of Ashdown Radio’s main fundraising

events for this year.

For more information about the event

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business at the Wealden Business

Expo 2024 go to the front page of

www.ashdownradio.com and click on

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You can also book FREE

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Professional Dementia Day

support centre in Hailsham

STAND TOGETHER | AGAINST DEMENTIA

THE long-standing, multi-awardwinning

Ivy Dementia Centre, also

recently announced as winner

of the 2024 Prestige Awards for

Specialist Healthcare Clinic of

the Year, will be moving to its

new purpose-built premises in

Hailsham.

Ivy has been busy building its

very own forever home, cementing

a legacy where it will continue to

provide its professional, dedicated

day support for those living with

dementia. To realise this vision,

Ivy enlisted the skills and talents of

local trades and tradespeople. All

individuals involved are part of the

local community, they understood

the mandate, the need for this service,

and the passion that drove the vision.

Alongside Ivy, has built a bespoke and

valuable resource. They have built a

sanctuary where dementia is stared

down, confronted and embraced

with no prejudice; to see the person

and not the dementia. Ivy does not

believe in labels but in people. For

far too long now, dementia has been

Ivy Dementia Team

misunderstood and misrepresented

— it is still scarcely spoken of and

still needlessly stigmatised.

Ivy is the ambassador for

changing the landscape

of dementia and its many

faces.

Ivy is definitely not run of

the mill — it adopts a totally holistic

approach to dementia support.

Their genuine specialism paves the

way in providing the best support

possible. The hand-picked team of

Companions work intimately with

their clients — together creating

an inclusive environment filled

with kindness, love and respect,

and plenty of laughs and banter

to boot. All Ivy sessions

are activity-led to provide

stimulus and engagement

where communication and

conversation are key and

where everyone contributes

towards a relaxed atmosphere filled

with fun and laughter.

Dementia is not a one-size-fits-all;

there are many types of dementia,

and each type can vary also, and

with these variations it will affect

individuals in different ways. It would

also be prudent to acknowledge that

living with dementia also includes

the wider immediate family and its

circumstances. The Ivy Dementia

Centre is at hand to provide the best

support for everyone involved. They

understand the complexities of

daily life, they know that dementia

doesn’t take a day off, and they also

understand the necessity of taking

regular respite, and that is why Ivy is

to extend its current 5 days to a 7 daysa-week

service.

With Ivy’s professional can-do

attitude and expertise they will work

with you to determine the best ways

and routes when navigating your

dementia journey. Providing a future

planning pathway in promoting and

maintaining independent living. The

systematic approach of placing loved

ones into care homes due to dementia

is not always the only option

available, the key is to recognise and

establish a support network early on.

By achieving this, the day-to-day can

become much more manageable,

minimising the stresses put upon

families. Ivy should be considered as

part of your support network. Aside

from the direct day support, Ivy also

actively encourages regular ‘family’

reviews and free monthly support

groups (which are also open to the

general public), as well as ‘Audience

with…’ and ‘Q&A Events’, advice

and guidance with form filling and

Benefit queries. In addition, Ivy’s

own transport service, with dedicated

drivers, who are trained in the Ivy

holistic approach, is also available to

all its clients.

The Ivy Dementia Centre takes on

self-funding and Local Authorityfunded

clients. Clients do not

require a GP referral or a formal

diagnosis. There is no waiting list,

no assessments, and no delays. The

Ivy Dementia Centre is a one-stop

support service that can be accessed

immediately.

Saturday, June 22nd, 10am-3pm,

is The Ivy Dementia Centre’s ‘Open

Day’, where the public is invited to

see the new facility and meet the Ivy

team. They will be on hand to provide

the warmest of welcomes and answer

your dementia-related questions,

with refreshments provided. Please

do come along and mark this

occasion with Ivy and perhaps see

what they can do for you.

Contact Ivy Dementia Centre today

for further information or to book a

free taster session for your loved one.

www.Ivyhouse-dementiacare.com

01323 431801

support@ivyhouse-dementiacare.com

The Ivy Dementia Centre,

Amberstone, Hailsham, BN27 1PQ

28 SPORT

JUNE 2024


Sport

Tennis tournament

still plans to serve

up a real winner

despite big changes

WITH the international tennis

season now in full swing,

excitement is building ahead of

the Eastbourne International

tournament.

For many years, Devonshire Park in

Eastbourne has traditionally hosted

a warm-up tournament ahead of

the All England Championships at

Wimbledon in southwest London.

This year the competition takes

place between June 22-29. However,

major changes are scheduled to take

place in 2025.

Eastbourne International regularly

hosts the WTA 500-level tournament

and men play at ATP 250 level.

However, from next year, the WTA

competition will be demoted to a

250-level series.

Although the entry list has yet to be

finalised, it is to be hoped that many

of the world’s top players will still

compete in Eastbourne to fine tune

their preparations for Wimbledon,

one of the four Grand Slam events.

During the past two years the

Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), in

consultation with the All England

Club, have been reviewing the

entire grass court season to raise the

visibility of tennis and offer more

events for fans.

Starting from next year, Eastbourne

International’s women’s tournament

will be demoted from a WTA 500-level

event to a 250-level event.

There will, however, be a return of

The Queen’s Club WTA 500 event for

the first time in more than 50 years.

Madison Keys. Photo: Hameltion via Wikimedia Commons

Conservative MP for Eastbourne

and Willingdon, Caroline Ansell,

who had been in consultation

with the LTA to campaign for

Eastbourne International to retain

Francisco Cerundolo. Photo: Si.Robi via Flickr

Caroline Ansell MP

its WTA 500-level status, said she was

disappointed with the news.

She said: “I met with the LTA and

was told of the plans to change the

grass court season from next year.

“It wasn’t what I wanted to hear of

course and change is challenging

but I was pleased to hear there will

be further investment in Eastbourne

going forward and a better fan

experience.

“World-class women’s and men’s

tennis remains in our town and I was

assured the economic scenario does

not change.

“It is disappointing that not so many

top women’s seeds will be at the event

from 2025 but the decision is the

LTA’s to make and now I will work

with it to ensure its commitments to

Eastbourne are made good and that

the tournament goes from strength to

strength.”

Chris Pollard, LTA director of Major

Events and Digital, said: “This new

calendar is an important step in

increasing the visibility of our sport,

particularly the women’s game.

“The changes mean we can deliver

a high-profile women’s tour event

in London for the first time in half a

century.

“This will kick start interest in the

sport at the beginning of the grass

court season, meaning more public

exposure for tennis in Britain, and

more opportunities to inspire the next

generation.

“We’re committed to protecting the

geographical spread of our grass court

venues and every venue will now

host both men’s and women’s tennis,

meaning more chances for fans to

watch British players in action closer

to them.”

The changes may be a

disappointment to loyal tennis fans,

but the LTA insisted the new lineup

for next year will bring greater

experiences for spectators.

It said in a statement: “The

LTA remains fully committed to

maintaining a combined men’s

and women’s tour level event at

Devonshire Park in Eastbourne.

“The LTA will continue to work

closely with Eastbourne Borough

Council, and all local stakeholders, to

ensure that it remains as popular with

players and fans as ever, as well as

retaining its unique charm.”

It is hoped that the defending

champion, Madison Keys of the

United States, will return along with

several other top names such as

Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur who was runnerup

to Wimbledon in 2022 and 2023,

US Open defending champion Coco

Gauff, former Wimbledon champion

Petra Kvitová, former French Open

champion Barbora Krejčíková, and

Greece’s top player Maria Sakkari.

There’s also every chance that

Argentina’s Fransico Cerúndolo,

will be returning to defend his title.

The other top players who competed

at the tournament last year were

America’s number one men’s player

Taylor Fritz and his compatriot

Tommy Paul, Australia’s Alex De

Minaur who successfully defended

his Acapulco title this year, Bulgaria’s

Grigor Dimitrov and Nicolas Jarry

who was runner-up to this year’s

Italian Open.

Eastbourne News, June 2024, Issue 01

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