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Latest local news, visit: eastsussex.news/eastbourne

WELCOME

HELLO and welcome to the second

edition of Eastbourne News.

First and foremost, as editor, I want

to say thank you to readers who have

been overwhelmingly positive about

the launch of the paper. The initial print

run having all being snapped up.

Since the launch of the first issue, I

have made several visits to the town

and it is patently clear that Eastbourne

is heading in the right direction.

The main shopping centre, The

Beacon, was absolutely rammed with

shoppers on my recent visit due to its

interesting mix of High Street retailers

and independent outlets.

Equally, due to the excellent sunny

weather during the latter half of June,

hundreds flocked to the beach with ice

cream sellers clearly doing a roaring

trade.

In addition, once you have completed

your shopping there are also a

vast array of excellent food outlets

regardless of whether your preferred

option is a good old traditional fish

and chips or Chinese, Japanese, Thai,

Korean or Indian restaurants. Having

visited several, I can vouch for their

excellence.

However, we want Eastbourne

News to be your newspaper reflecting

subjects that both excite you and

annoy you, so please get in touch and

we will do our level best to publish

your views.

Our commitment is to put Eastbourne

firmly on the map because it is clear

the town has so much to offer to both

residents and visitors alike.

So get out there and support your

local businesses so that Eastbourne

can continue to thrive along with the

newspaper which I am extremely

proud of.

If you have a story, get in touch and

email me at editor@eastbourrne.news.

Hsin-Yi Lo, Editor.

If approved, new town centre

bar and café will further add

to its appeal for visitors

EASTBOURNE could have a new

bar and café to further boost its

local economy and culinary scene

which continues to thrive as the

town’s reputation as a destination

of choice growing for both

residents and visitors to the South

Coast.

A proposal has been submitted to

transform the former booking hall, a

Grade II listed building, at Eastbourne

Railway Station in Terminus Road.

The bar and café aims to seat up to

60 people at a time, and the adjoining

unit will be converted into an

accessible toilet and a cellar.

The application was submitted

by business owner Shoes Simes,

one of Eastbourne’s prominent

entrepreneurs who has played a

major role in the town’s economy.

Ms Simes purchased the

Rainbow Pub in Star Road in 2020,

transforming the historic 1841

building and former restaurant into a

successful venture.

In 2022, Eastbourne Borough

Council granted permission for Ms

Simes to reinvent the Pavilion Café,

now known as the Glass House, and

Redoubt Gardens.

Ms Simes has been living in

Eastbourne since 1975, and graduated

The applicant proposes to build a bar and cafe in the old booking hall at Eastbourne Railway Station

from East Sussex College after

studying Business and Finance.

Since then, she has been committed

to making the town a destination

of choice with a variety of business

projects.

She started her career working in

retail and moved into the hospitality

management sector. In just six years,

Ms Simes rescued eight struggling

businesses and purchased the Dew

Drop in 2007 and The Eagle in 2009.

Currently, she is the chairwoman

of Your Eastbourne BID and the

founding member of the popular

annual Little Christmas event, which

first ran in 2018.

However, her work is by no means

done yet, especially as there is

increasing competition from other

towns and cities on the South Coast.

Plans are already afoot to further

boost visitor numbers in nearby

Bexhill and Hastings while Brighton

in East Sussex continues to be a major

draw for visitors both nearby and

further afield.

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Beach walk held to

encourage East Sussex

men to seek mental

health support

A 7.6-mile beach walk took place

in Eastbourne to raise awareness

about available services for men

who are experiencing mental

health challenges.

The weather was absolutely perfect

for a stroll along the seafront and

participants enjoyed a lovely time

socialising and catching up.

The activity, which took place last

month, was organised by Parents

In Mind, which is commissioned

by Family Hubs and East Sussex

County Council, with the aim to

raise awareness about the available

resources and support for men in the

area.

Parents in Mind provides essential

resources and guidance to help

fathers navigate the complexities of

parenthood while maintaining their

mental wellbeing.

This initiative also facilitates

collaboration among existing

organisations, enabling them to

direct men to the most suitable

support services or groups if they are

struggling.

Due to the success of the walk,

Parents In Mind is looking to

plan more events in a relaxed

environment to engage more dads.

Offering a compassionate and

supportive environment, Parents In

Mind aims to foster healthier family

dynamics and ensure that fathers

receive the care and attention they

need during this pivotal stage of their

lives.

Parents In Mind holds bi-weekly

Zoom groups, weekly stay-andplay

sessions across St Leonards,

Eastbourne, and Hailsham, as well as

regular social events throughout the

year.

They provide a referral service for

dads struggling with mild to moderate

mental health challenges, offering

free peer-to-peer support.

Trained peer supporters dedicate

two hours per week to Parents In

Mind, ensuring fathers receive the

guidance and assistance they need.

The men’s beach walk was also

backed by Eden’s Mission and

Mankind, two local groups that

support people with mental health

challenges.

Mankind provides a safe place for

men to share how they are feeling

without judgment and to support

those struggling with their emotional

and mental wellbeing, while Eden’s

Mission runs physical activity

to promote mental and physical

wellbeing for those who have been

affected by baby loss.

For more information, contact

kevin.wishart@nct.org.uk or visit

the Parents In Mind website: nct.

org.uk/services/parents-mind/eastsussex

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It was a simple but touching service to remember those who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of future generations

Touching service is

held to honour those

who lost their lives in

Second World War

Second World War Veteran Eric Deach who fought in the Pacific wars

EASTBOURNE ex-military

personnel held commemoration

events to mark the 80th anniversary

of the D-Day Landings.

Veterans from Eastbourne and

District Veterans Association (EADVA)

held a small service on June 6 at the

Eastbourne War Memorial Houses in

Victoria Drive.

Royal British Legion chairman Allan

Leith opened the service, with the

Deputy Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex

and Major-General John Moore-Bick

CBE DL addressed the gathering

followed by Eastbourne Mayor Candy

Vaughan.

Many veterans attended the service,

including EADVA’s own Second World

War Veteran 99-year-old Eric Deach

who served in the Royal Navy on HMS

Implacable in the Pacific fighting the

Japanese.

Bugler Mark Aylward from the

Salvation Army sounded the Last Post

and after a two-minute silence and the

Reveille, wreaths were laid and the

Deputy Lord Lieutenant inspected the

standards raised proudly in the gentle

breeze.

The D-Day Landings, also known

as Operation Overlord, was a major

military campaign where Allied

forces liberated France from Nazi

occupation.

In the lead up to the campaign, Allied

leaders planned and executed military

deceptions (known as Operation

Bodyguard), to cause confusion

among the Germans regarding the

actual date and time of the Landings.

In the early hours of June 5, 1944,

the first group of convoys began

departing from the south coast of

Britain to commence this momentous

campaign.

On June 6, more than 150,000 troops

from countries including the United

Kingdom, United States, France,

Canada, Australia, South Africa,

Poland, the former Czechoslovakia,

Netherlands, Greece and Norway

landed on five key areas, namely

Omaha, Juno, Utah, Gold and Sword

beaches, along the coastline of

Normandy.

Approximately 11,000 aircraft, 7,000

ships and other military vehicles were

involved in the campaign.

Soldiers battled valiantly under

heavy German artillery fire and

highly fortified defences. More than

4,000 Allied troops died in the bloody

conflict, and there were more than

10,000 casualties.

The Allies won the key battles,

marking the turning point of the

Second World War as it paved the way

for the liberation of Western Europe

and the eventual defeat of the Nazis.

After singing the National Anthem,

a small buffet was served. Attendees

were then joined by MP Caroline

Ansell, prior to the General Election,

and Josh Babarinde CBE.

It was a simple but poignant service,

remembering the servicemen and

women who gave their lives for the

freedom of future generations.

Major General John Moore-Bick CBE DL (left) and

Deputy Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex attended the service

Veterans commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings

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Pilot scheme is

launched to support

vulnerable patients

and their families

EAST Sussex Healthcare NHS

Trust is piloting a scheme to

allow patients and families to

seek an urgent review if they

believe their loved one’s condition

has deteriorated or think their

concerns are not properly

addressed.

The Trust is trialling Martha’s

Rule in Eastbourne District General

Hospital and Conquest Hospital.

They have named their local version

of the scheme as “Call 4 Concern”.

Martha’s Rule is named after

Martha Mills, who died from sepsis in

2021 at the age of 13 at King’s College

Hospital in London, due to a failure of

clinicians to escalate her to intensive

care after her family’s concerns about

her deteriorating condition were not

responded to.

Following persistent campaigning

by Martha’s parents, Merope and

Paul, and advocacy group Demos, it

generated widespread support for

a system that enables patients or

families to launch an urgent review

from an independent team in the

hospital if the patient’s condition is

worsening or it is believed they are

not receiving the care they need.

Earlier this year, NHS England

rolled out the Martha’s Rule initiative

in at least 100 NHS sites, providing

patients and families 24/7 access to

the service.

Martha’s Rule is made up of three

components to ensure concerns

about deterioration will be swiftly

responded to.

Firstly, an escalation process

will be available 24/7 at both of the

main Eastbourne sites, advertised

throughout the hospitals on posters

and leaflets, thus enabling patients

and families to contact a critical care

outreach team that can swiftly assess

a case and escalate care if necessary.

Eastbourne District General Hospital. Photo by Julian P Guffogg via geograph.org.uk

Secondly, NHS staff will also have

access to this same process if they

have concerns about a patient’s

condition.

Finally, clinicians will also formally

record daily insights and information

about a patient’s health directly

from their families, ensuring any

concerning changes in behaviour or

condition noticed by the people who

know the patient best, are considered

by Eastbourne hospital staff.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS has

recently completed a trial of Call

4 Concern on Cookson ward and

Devas ward at Conquest Hospital,

with positive feedback received from

patients, families and staff on the

scheme.

Joe Chadwick-Bell, chief executive

at East Sussex Healthcare NHS

Trust, said: “Martha’s Rule provides

an important development as it

supports families and friends in

raising concerns when a patient’s

condition deteriorates and they can

seek a second opinion should they

want one.

“Our Call 4 Concern project not

only supports those who use our

services, but also enables our staff to

engage with greater access to clinical

specialists who can advise on the

needs of patients whose condition

declines.”

Call 4 Concern will be expanding

across Conquest Hospital and

Eastbourne District General Hospital

over the coming months.

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JULY 2024


Many people attended Andy’s vigil to say farewell. Andy was always looking for more ways to help others. He will be sadly missed.

Community pays moving

tributes to a remarkable

and selfless man

FAMILY and friends bade farewell

to Andrew “Andy” Holter who

was a pillar of the Eastbourne

community.

Andy passed away on June 15 after

serving the town and its people for

many years.

From a young age, Andy had wanted

to make a positive difference in

people’s lives. Family, friends and

those who met him said Andy always

had a way to make everyone feel

better about themselves.

He also had a positive impact on

people who had never met him. Andy

worked behind the scenes on many

projects and events so everyone could

enjoy safe environments.

As a young teenager he was in the

police cadets, then Andy went on to

become a Special Constable for ten

years with Sussex Police.

He was a soldier with the Territorial

Army Royal Signals for six years, a

member of the Sussex Safeguarding

Team, National Wellbeing Support

People described Andy as a kind, selfless and friendly

team member and one of the

Regional Youth Development officers

for St John Ambulance for the South

East of England.

Andy was always looking for more

ways to serve the community. He was

a member of the Eastbourne Street

Pastors and was often seen helping

the homeless and less fortunate

around town.

Greg Draven, a close friend of Andy,

said he was absolutely devastated

when his friend passed away.

He said: “When we, his friends all

learned of Andy’s passing we were all

shocked, many couldn’t believe it, it

didn’t seem true. But sadly, it was.

“Having known Andy for over

35 years it was a true honour and a

privilege to call him my friend.

“Almost everybody in Eastbourne

knows everybody else in one way or

another, and none of those people

ever had a bad or unkind word to say

about Andy.”

The list of Andy’s qualifications, all

of which he used for the benefit of

others, was long and distinguished.

Andy was instrumental in getting

Eastbourne Carnival back off the

ground. Every year, he played a vital

role in the Eastbourne Pride Parade as

a senior steward, managing all road

closures along the route to ensure the

safety of visitors.

His dedication was the cornerstone

of the parade’s success. This year’s

Eastbourne Pride will be dedicated to

the memory of Andy.

Greg added: “Andy’s support of St

John Ambulance is one that holds a

personal place for me.

“Back when my band Pentacle

Drummers created The Wassail,

Andy immediately came forward

and offered the assistance of St John

Ambulance to ensure the guests were

safe and secure.

“During the event my wife had an

allergic reaction and Andy sat with

her making sure she was looked after

and treated.

“Even in his work life

as a funeral director at Battle

Haine and Son where he was the

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor

for CPJ Field, he was there for others.

“In his own words he said he was

‘fortunate to be able to help with the

delivery of training for our Funeral

Service Team Member Training,

Health & Safety, First Aid, Mental Ill

Health First Aid, Safeguarding and

Wellbeing Training’”.

Everyone who knew or met Andy

said he was kind, sincere and always

had time to brighten someone’s day.

Greg said Andy was always

supportive and believed in

encouraging others. He added:

“Every time I saw Andy and we

chatted, he was always smiling and

being the best he could be.

“Never a dull word left his mouth,

he always had something kind, loving

and positive to say. He was someone

you could confide in and trust 100 per

cent which many people did.

“His

advocacy of

mental health was incredibly

important to him, and he’d always

end our conversations with a hug

and reminded me if I ever needed

anything, to give him a call.”

Greg organised a vigil for Andy and

the event united many people who

paid their tributes and shared their

memories of Andy. Cherie, Andy’s

wife, spoke movingly about Andy’s

dedication to the community and

how his generous spirit will never be

forgotten.

Greg said: “I was honoured to have

been asked to facilitate an event for

him, to create a place where people

could gather, remember him, share

stories and all come together in unity

for him.

“As part of the vigil I asked people to

write a word on a piece of paper that

they associated with Andy.

“The overwhelming majority of

these words were ‘friend’, ‘kind’,

‘selfless’, ‘caring’ and ‘love’. This sums

up the amazing man Andy was and

how we all saw him.

“Andy was and still is incredibly

loved by all who knew him. He was

a testament to how we could all be,

more loving, more accepting, more

caring and more kind.

“If we could all be one tenth of the

amazing human he was, the world

would be a far more beautiful place.

“Rest in peace brother, thank you

for all the good times and may your

journey to the summer lands be clear

and peaceful.”

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JULY 2024


Foxhole Cottages Seven Sisters. Photo by Sam Moore

Cottages at Seven Sisters in South Downs National Park. Photo by Sam Moore

It is seventh heaven

as renovation

of country park

cottages completed

THE major £2million

refurbishment of the Seven

Sisters Country Park

cottages is complete with the

unveiling of brand-new visitor

accommodation.

Holidaymakers can now enjoy a

vacation just a stone’s throw from

the famous white cliffs that have

been used as the backdrop for many

Hollywood movies, including Robin

Hood: The Prince of Thieves and Harry

Potter.

The historic Foxhole Cottages,

nestled in a stunning chalk grassland

valley, have been sensitively restored

into three charming holiday lets.

The new accommodation will help

support the ongoing conservation

and nature recovery work at the

sprawling country park.

The latest redevelopment of the

Seven Sisters Country Park comes

after a fully refurbished visitor centre,

shop, new food outlet and new toilets

were unveiled in 2022.

The National Park Authority took

Cottages at Seven Sisters in South Downs National Park. Photo by Sam Moore

ownership of the site in 2021 from

East Sussex County Council and now

has a ranger and visitor experience

team who help manage the stunning

landscape.

Alongside the cottages, the National

Park Authority has invested in a new

camping barn and camping field

for organised groups to immerse

themselves in the incredible beauty

of the South Downs.

Claire Onslow, commercial

manager of Seven Sisters Country

Park, said: “We average almost one

million day-trippers every year to

Seven Sisters. They come to enjoy

the breathtaking views, and now can

also enjoy a break at the heart of this

superb location.

“These renovated holiday cottages

and camping barn are very much part

of the chalk landscape, surrounded

by flower-rich downland and Sussex

Breed cattle.

“The famous coastal views and the

South Downs Way National Trail are

just a short stroll away, so there’s

plenty for people to do and nearby

places to explore.

“This is a chance for people to really

get away from it all, go car-free and

immerse themselves in nature, and

if you get a clear night, the immense

star-studded skies need to be seen to

be believed!

“Income from the accommodation

will be ploughed back into the

landscape to make it better for

Seven Sisters Country Park. Photo by Sam Moore

Cattle at Seven Sisters. Photo by Luke Walter, supplied by SDNPA


Redshank Cottage bedroom. Photo by Sam Moore

Skylark Cottage lounge. Photo by Sam Moore

wildlife, so this is a win-win for both

people and nature.”

Major investment in projects to

preserve the biodiversity and natural

beauty of the country park include

the introduction of Sussex Breed

cattle and Shetland ponies.

The recovery has seen the return

of species such as the short-eared

owl, starlings and large flocks of

dunlin, as well as swathes of colourful

wildflower meadows. Two dew

ponds have also been restored and

are attracting a range of invertebrates

and birds.

The Seven Sisters Country Park,

also dubbed “Europe’s rainforest in

miniature”, has 280 hectares of chalk

cliffs, meandering river valley and

open chalk grassland. A single square

metre can include 40 wildflower

species and more than 20 species of

butterflies.

Located in the heart of one of only

21 International Dark Sky Reserves in

the world, the site offers wonderful

opportunities for stargazing. Cycle

hire, canoeing, and guided nature

walks are also on offer at the country

park.

The cottages are each named after

a threatened or endangered species

Claire Onslow Commercial Manager

Seven Sisters Country Park

of bird that can be found at Seven

Sisters, such as the redshank, kestrel

and skylark.

Emma Neill, proprietor of

Cuckmere Cottages and Camping,

will be managing the accommodation

for the National Park.

She said: “We are delighted to be

supporting the National Park in the

management of the beautiful Foxhole

Farm accommodation.

“Growing up locally, this area is

truly special to me and our team so we

Stargazing at Seven Sisters. Photo by Pablo Rodriguez

are very privileged to be able to share

this with others.

“It’s wonderful to see guests

experiencing a deeper connection

to the environment through a longer

stay. There is so much to explore,

enjoy and do in the area.”

The Seven Sisters is a fragment of

largely unspoilt coastline along a

heavily-developed south coast.

It was saved from development

in 1926 when a group of activists,

including the author of Jungle Book

Rudyard Kipling, the mother of

a dead First World War soldier, a

famous pilot and a walking group led

a passionate campaign to oppose the

plans.

They raised £17,000, the equivalent

of £509,000 today, to buy out the

developers and halt construction.

The Seven Sisters is also an

important and intriguing geological

site. The chalk was formed under an

ancient sea that existed between 65

and 100 million years ago during the

age of the dinosaurs.

The chalk is the remains of tiny

creatures that lived in the sea and

millions of years of deposits resulted

in a huge chalk dome that now covers

a vast area across southern England

and northern France.

Short-eared owl at Seven Sisters in the South

Downs National Park. Photo by Peter Brooks Redshank. Photo by SDNPA ranger Tim Squire Adonis Blue Butterfly. Photo by Neil Hulme

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JULY 2024


Eastbourne university

campus facilities are heading

for new home at Falmer

BRIGHTON University’s

Eastbourne campus, which has

been a feature in the town for 45

years, is set to close in the 2024/25

academic year and move to a new

location.

Plans to relocate the Eastbourne

campus to Falmer, near Brighton,

were approved in 2022. The major

investment in Falmer follows on

from the redevelopment of its

Moulsecoomb campus, which has

new halls of residence, new sports

leisure facilities, a student union

building, and School of Business and

Law.

The courses at Eastbourne will be

transferred to the Falmer campus,

and it will be home to several

faculties and a new sport and fitness

centre, which will be available from

autumn 2024.

University bosses said their longterm

plans are to create “dynamic,

The Falmer campus’ neighbour is The Amex Stadium,

home of Brighton & Hove Football Club. Photo: Dean Cook

modern, accessible and sustainable”

campuses but the Eastbourne campus

buildings do not meet the criteria.

A University of Brighton

spokesperson said: “This summer

sees an exciting new chapter in

the university’s history begin as

we relocate our sport and health

sciences courses from Eastbourne to

an expanded and improved Falmer

campus in Brighton.

“To enable this, we’re carrying out

a major programme of investment

at Falmer ready for the start of the

next academic year, including the

creation of the new Brighton Sport

and Health Complex, and new

academic facilities including sports

science labs and other bespoke

teaching and research spaces.

“This will bring all students and

staff on our sport and health science

courses together on a single campus.

“It also provides exciting new

opportunities for collaboration

with our School of Education and

Brighton and Sussex Medical School,

which are also based at our Falmer

campus, as well as neighbours

including Brighton and Hove Albion

Football Club.

“The move from Eastbourne to

Falmer has been driven by the desire

to provide the best facilities for our

students and staff.

“We looked at options for staying

at Eastbourne, but the campus

there comprises a challenging mix

of buildings, including a number

from the Edwardian and Victorian

eras which perform poorly in terms

of accessibility, carbon footprint

and the overall experience for our

students and staff.

“Our students and staff are excited

about the new facilities being

created for them at Falmer, and we

are looking forward to welcoming

them to the campus when the new

academic year begins in September.

“We’re incredibly proud of our

history and heritage in the Meads

area of Eastbourne, and are

delighted to be able to recognise this

through the naming of the Meads

Building at Falmer.”

While the Eastbourne campus will

soon no longer serve as a place of

study, however, university bosses

have confirmed plans to safeguard

the campus sport and leisure

facilities at its site in Meads, known

as the Hillbrow Sports Centre, in

Denton Road.

It is a popular community facility

and it was confirmed in May there

are two new owners who are running

the centre.

Wave Active and South Downs

Health and Care (SDHC) have big

plans to transform and improve the

sports centre, including exploring

opportunities to offer leisure and

traditional NHS general practice in

Hillbrow.

Eastbourne Sports Centre will

close on July 31, with University

of Brighton employees currently

based there moving to new sport and

health facilities at Falmer campus in

Brighton.

Plans for the re-opening of the site

will be set out by the new owners.

Wildlife charity is

pushed to capacity as

hugely-busy summer sets in

PAUL GIBSON, GROUP EDITOR

A POPULAR charity which rescues

and rehabilitates wildlife all over

the county says increasing costs

and animal injuries are pushing it

to capacity.

East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and

Ambulance Service (WRAS) based in

Whitesmith near Hailsham is already

dealing with around a thousand

casualties every month as a busy

start to Summer has seen its rescuers

taking in additional animals from

across Sussex.

Due to the influx, the charity says

it’s becoming increasingly difficult

to keep up with demand as calls

continue to come in from all corners

of East Sussex, seven days a week.

Funding to keep the centre

operational is hard to find, according

to Trevor Weeks MBE, who heads

up WRAS, and has done so since its

inception in 1996, although he’s been

rescuing wildlife since he was 13. He

was presented with an MBE in 2012

from the then HRH Prince Charles, for

his services to animal welfare.

Trevor’s dream is to find some land

so that WRAS can build a dedicated

Wildlife Hospital which would allow

them to not only save money but also

allow the charity to apply for grants

which would secure its future.

WRAS recently launched a ‘Vital

Summer Staff Appeal’ which appeals

for help to deal with the increased

workload Summer has brought.

As its current property is rented, it

excludes it from applying for funding

due to the lack of assets, according

to Trevor. He told Eastbourne News:

“It costs us roughly £34,000 to have

the extra staff that we need over the

summer six months which starts

from April and goes on to the end of

September.

If we don’t have these staff, then

we run the risk of simply burning

ourselves out and not being able to

give all the animals the care they

deserve. So, these extra staff allow us

to work at normal levels, maintain

our mental health and keep running

as much as possible.

The last thing we want to do is cut

back on the essential services we

offer, as Wildlife just doesn’t stop

getting injured. We have a continuous

workload with constant phone calls

and people bringing in casualties to

us. There’s always a risk of us burning

ourselves out, this is why we have a

fantastic team on board.”

WRAS is continuing to rescue

injured wildlife but desperately

needs your help to carry on with its

incredible work. If you can spare

any cash, then please visit the

appeal page to

find out more and

make a donation

if possible.

Scan the QR

code or visit

www.wildlifeambulance.org.


Law firm raises more

than £75,000 in major

campaign to support

aid work worldwide

A LAW firm with branches in

Eastbourne and Hastings has

reached the incredible milestone

of raising more than £75,000 in

an annual charity will-writing

campaign to support aid work

worldwide.

Law firm Stephen Rimmer LLP has

taken part in the Will Aid campaign

since 1996 and over the years has raised

a grand total of £77,920 by volunteering

time and expertise throughout

November to write wills.

Instead of charging their usual fees

for writing basic wills, the firm invites

clients to make a donation to Will Aid.

Will Aid was founded in 1988 and

is run by nine charities; namely

ActionAid, Age UK, British Red

Cross, Christian Aid, NSPCC, Save

the Children, Sightsavers, SCIAF and

Trocaire.

The money raised is shared between

the charities, which support many

different causes in the UK and across

the globe.

Stephen Rimmer raised £3,470

during Will Aid 2023, making them the

fifth highest donating firm in the home

counties.

Andrew Morgan, partner and head of

department, said: “We’re delighted to

help reach a special milestone to help

such worthwhile causes.

“We love taking part in Will Aid, and

to raise so much for charity was a real

team effort.

“The entire team is always very proud

to take part, and we’re delighted to have

given so many people the reassurance

of knowing they have a professionally

written will over the years.

“It’s a brilliant feeling to know that

such well-deserving charities will

benefit, helping people both here in

the UK and abroad who are facing

challenging times.”

Since the establishment of Will Aid,

it has raised more than £24 million for

charity in donations alone, with many

millions more in pledged charitable

legacies.

Jonathan Chase, chairman of Will

Aid, said: “Huge congratulations to all

the firms for raising such a staggering

amount this year.

“It’s amazing that so many solicitors

give their time to volunteer so

generously, using their expertise to

help people gain peace of mind by

getting a professionally written will

while fundraising for our incredible

charities who do such crucial and lifechanging

work in the UK and around

the world.

“On behalf of all the partner charities,

a massive thank you and well done!”

Peter de Vena Franks, Will Aid’s

campaign director, added: “What a

great team effort from everyone who

has taken part in this year’s Will Aid

campaign.

“Thank you to everyone who

has harnessed their expertise and

generosity to give their time, helping

to protect people’s wishes and also

Stephen Rimmer LLP team

supporting such worthwhile partner

charities who are changing lives for the

better.”

Will Aid takes place every November

and involves solicitors waiving the

fee for writing a basic will and instead

inviting clients to make an upfront

donation to Will Aid.

The suggested donation for a basic

single will is £100, and £180 for a pair of

mirror wills.

To meet the continued demand each

year, Will Aid needs more solicitors to

take part.

For more information, visit:

www.willaid.org.uk.

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Stall holder Danny, who owns Stuff in the Back

which sells handmade cards, stationery and gifts

Summer event in Little

Chelsea proves to be

big hit with families

AFTER a long wait for summer,

the weather gods finally blessed us

with long-awaited sunshine and

clear blue skies, and there was no

better way for families to celebrate

than spend a day at Eastbourne’s

Summer in Little Chelsea.

The event, hosted by Your

Eastbourne BID, took place on June

22. There was certainly plenty to

entertain families of all ages and it

proved incredibly popular with a

variety of attractions to keep everyone

in good spirits.

Visitors walked along the charming

old Victorian shopping areas of Little

Chelsea in Grove Street and South

Street with a plethora of stalls selling

handmade jewellery and other

desirable items to tempt shoppers.

Free tennis and cricket coaching

were available for youngsters to take

part in and hone their skills.

It was also an opportunity to

promote and celebrate Eastbourne’s

independent businesses, including

food, drinks, arts and crafts,

friendship bracelet-making, glitter

and tattoo sand art, as well as biscuitdecorating

stalls.

Everyone clearly enjoyed a day with

one happy shopper saying: “It has

been a really fantastic day for people

of all ages and the sun was an added

bonus.”

One stall holder, Danny, was

delighted with the response to his

business, Stuff in the Back, which sells

handmade cards, stationery and gifts.

He said: “Events like this always

prove popular and this is no

exception. People have been looking

at the stalls throughout the day and I

have been really pleased with the way

it’s gone.

“Hopefully there will be more events

like this in Eastbourne because they

are always well-attended.”


Hundreds turned up to enjoy Summer in Little Chelsea

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JULY 2024


Talented author

wins East Sussex

Children’s Book Award

A MISCHEIVOUS tale of stinky,

naughty, woodlice-eating, ratriding

fairies has been named

as the winner of this year’s East

Sussex Children’s Book Award.

Stink: Fairy vs Boy: A Stink Adventure

by Jenny McLachlan came first in a

poll of primary schoolchildren from

across the county.

Since December, young readers

from 55 local schools have been

reading six shortlisted books before

voting for their favourite in May.

More than 200 children aged

between eight and 11 attended a

special award ceremony at the De La

Warr Pavilion in Bexhill last month

where the winning author was

announced.

Winning author Jenny, from

Eastbourne, said: “I am absolutely

thrilled that Stink has won the East

Sussex Children’s Book Award 2024.

“I’m honoured that the young

readers of East Sussex voted for Stink,

especially as the book awards chosen

by children are the best.

“The whole experience has been

wonderful, from visiting the local

schools, to attending the exciting

awards ceremony where I got to meet

so many lovely children, teachers and

authors.

“I have to mention everyone at East

Sussex Libraries who have worked so

hard to get authors into local schools

and books into young readers’ hands.

“Stink is about a tiny fairy who does

wild and audacious things. I think

she has a lot in common with the

East Sussex Book Awards, and if you

attended the awards ceremony, you’d

know what I mean. It was a blast!”

As part of the awards, 1,800 children

attended author events at local

libraries and schools where they had

the opportunity to meet this year’s

shortlisted authors and hear them

read excerpts from their books.

All the shortlisted books, including

e-books, are available

to borrow for free from

East Sussex libraries.

The award ceremony

also included the

presentation of prizes

to children who

entered competitions

to write the best book

review and creative

writing piece as well

as design a book cover

or draw their favourite

literary scene.

The children also

heard from shortlisted

authors, Patrice

Lawrence and Lindsey Galvin, and

Jenny about their careers as authors

and what inspires them to write.

The East Sussex Children’s Book

Award is an annual competition

run by East Sussex Libraries that

aims to introduce children to new

children’s authors and encourages

a ‘county-wide

conversation’ about books.

Jenny taught English at a secondary

school for 14 years. Being a teacher

gave her insights and knowledge

on young readers’ interests and

concerns.

Her debut novel Flirty Dancing,

published in 2014 by Bloomsbury, is a

Author Jenny McLachlan

coming-of-age story about Bea Hogg

who needs to overcome her shyness

to compete in a national dance

competition, while dealing with

classroom rivalries, friendship and

the journey to self-discovery.

Jenny’s other published books

include Truly Wildly Deeply and

Stargazing for Beginners.

ON YOUR BIKE with Ian Hollidge

IF YOU USE AN E-SCOOTER, YOU MUST

ENSURE YOU RESPECT THE LAW

Bexhill Wheelers members

CLUB cyclists with a shared interest in

their own and others’ safety will do their

utmost to respect the law and create a

good impression on the road.

Highway Code rule 64 is clear and

states you must not cycle on a pavement,

while rule 145 makes it patently clear you

must not drive on a pavement.

Both refer to section 72 of the 1835

Highway Act, before the widespread use

of motor cars where it was recognised

the danger cycling could cause to

pedestrians. It prohibited the “wilful

riding” on footpaths and still forms the

basis of our current laws.

Legislation is often behind innovation,

E-scooters are available to purchase but

not yet legal on our highways, although

fashionable cyclists just prefer our bikes.

Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles

known as EPACs or E-bikes are growing

in popularity because they are a practical

way of cycling longer distances.

Bexhill Wheelers members, seen above,

proudly ride different types with various

motors and batteries.

You have to be over 14 to ride an E-bike

and UK law permits a 250-Watt motor

which cuts out at 15.5mph. You can go

faster if you pedal thereafter.

Using an E-bike is not cheating as riders

still exercise as there is a need to pedal.

A consultation has recently closed on

increasing the continuous power output

of the motor to 500 Watts and to have a

twist and go throttle up to a restriction of

15.5mph.

It does seem daft you can buy a car with

top speed of 300mph yet bicycles are

restricted to 15.5mph, but that’s another

debate.

The size and type of battery are

not covered by legislation other than

consumer trading laws. My advice would

be to always purchase from a reputable

dealer. Typically, a 400Wh battery

would take you 35 miles and a 750Wh

65miles.

There are good reasons to increase the

power of the motor. The need for a little

help as we age, carrying heavy loads,

cycling into the wind or uphill arriving in

a sweat exhausted are reasons enough.

Cargo bikes during Covid took off

with many companies expanding their

delivery rounds. If 500-Watt motors are

allowed it could help their businesses.

Those living with disabilities who need

heavier adapted bikes will be able to go

further more often.

However, is there a need for the

average bike to have a motor above

250-Watt? The question is how they

may be misused in public spaces, while

most cyclists are sensible allowing

unregistered E-bikes to mix with

pedestrians is not a good idea and

enforcement of an 1835 law is difficult to

say the least.

Meanwhile let’s be sensible, keep

within the law, enjoy cycling while

respecting our environment and others.

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

A MATTER OF TASTE

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

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

THE BULL INN: CHARMS

WITH TRADITION AND TASTE

WE headed to The Bull Inn in Battle

for this month’s A Matter of Taste,

drawn to the charming historic pub and

restaurant that beautifully encapsulates

the rich heritage of its surroundings.

Upon arrival, we were immediately

struck by the character and history

that permeate every corner of the

establishment. From its traditional

English decor featuring exposed beams

and cozy fireplaces to the warm and

welcoming atmosphere, The Bull Inn

exudes a quaint charm that is both

comforting and captivating. The

ambience offers a perfect blend of

history and modern comfort, making it

an appealing destination for both locals

and tourists alike.

Nestled in the town known for the

Battle of Hastings in 1066, The Bull Inn

stands out not only for its historical

significance but also for its inviting

decor. The traditional English style is

evident throughout, with elements

like exposed wooden beams and rustic

fireplaces creating a cozy and intimate

setting.

This ambience is further enhanced

by the friendly and efficient service

provided by the staff, whose

welcoming demeanour made us feel

immediately at home. The combination

of historic charm and modern amenities

ensures a delightful experience for all

who visit.

The menu at The Bull Inn boasts a

tempting selection of traditional British

pub food. Diners are spoilt for choice

with classic options like bangers and

mash, burgers, and mac and cheese,

as well as a variety of modern dishes

that cater to more diverse tastes. The

emphasis on using locally sourced

ingredients ensures that each dish is

fresh and delicious, with a commitment

to quality that is evident in every bite.

The drink selection is equally impressive,

offering a wide range of beers, ales,

wines, and spirits. Many of these are

local brews, adding a regional touch

to the dining experience and further

connecting the pub to its historic

surroundings.

After much deliberation, we opted

for the locally caught Battered Fish &

Chips, served with peas and homemade

tartare sauce (£14), and the Homemade

Beef Chilli with Chorizo, served with

rice, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole

(£13.50). The beer batter, made with

Harvey’s beer, resulted in a lighter yet

perfectly crispy coating that protected

the delicate fish inside. Each bite was

a testament to the care and skill that

goes into the preparation of the food at

The Bull Inn. The beef chilli was equally

impressive, with the addition of chorizo

providing a smoky depth of flavour that

paired wonderfully with the creamy

accompaniments.

Service at The Bull Inn was very

impressive, with the staff displaying a

friendly and approachable manner that

greatly enhanced our overall dining

experience. Their welcoming demeanour

and efficient service made us feel right at

home, whether stopping by for a casual

meal or celebrating a special occasion.

The relaxed and cozy atmosphere,

combined with the attentive service,

makes The Bull Inn an ideal choice for

any dining experience.

In addition to its excellent food

and service, The Bull Inn also hosts a

variety of events and functions. From

quiz nights and live music to themed

evenings, there’s always something

happening to engage patrons and

visitors. They also cater to private

functions, providing a versatile space

for gatherings and celebrations. This

makes The Bull Inn not just a place to eat

and drink, but a community hub where

people can come together to enjoy good

food, good company, and good times.

Tel: 01424 775171

www.smokingbullinn.com

27 High Street, Battle, TN33 0EA

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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

BEXHILL

HEALTH & WELLBEING WORKSHOP. St

Augustine’s Church Hall, St Augustine’s Close, Bexhillon-Sea,

TN39 3AZ. Sunday 7 July, 1pm-4pm. Join us

as various organisations (like Stroke Association, One

You East Sussex, Healthwatch East Sussex, South

Downs Health and Care, Citizens Advice and Hastings

Chinese Association) share info and resources.. Prebook

your FREE space, email community@driorg.

com

BEXHILL STAMP & POSTCARD CLUB. St Augustine’s

Church Hall, Cooden Drive. Wednesday 26th July at

7.30pm. Everyone is welcome to come and join us

for a friendly and informative evening. Enjoy good

company, refreshments and our breath-taking raffle.

Get the full details of our forthcoming ‘Stamp Fair’ in

August.

CRESCENDO CHOIR SUMMER CONCERT. Saturday

20th July 7.30pm. St. John’s Centre, Victoria Road,

Bexhill TN39 3BD. We’ll be performing a variety

of songs plus guests Radiant Brass and soprano,

Rachel Taylor, adding to the evening’s entertainment.

Interval refreshments. Free entry but charitable

donations gratefully received. Further information

contact lyn.stardust@gmail.com

EASTBOURNE

KIDS HEALTHY MINDS SUMMER COURSE

(7-11YRS). Muma Nurture Training Room, Unit 4,

Beverley Business Park, 6 Finmere Road, Eastbourne,

BN22 8QG. Monday 12 August, 1pm. Did you know

that 50% of mental health issues start by the age

of 14? We love teaching kids about first aid, but we

know that keeping a healthy mind is important to.

Our healthy minds summer session will take place

over 2 afternoons on Mon 12th & Tues 13th August.

Children will attend both sessions. It is ideal for

children aged 7-11 years. For more information and

to book: https://sussex.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/

classes-for-children

MEET PEPPA & GEORGE. Sharnfold Farm, Hailsham

Rd, Stone Cross, Pevensey BN24 5BU. Thursday 8

August – Book Your Time Slot. Peppa Pig and her

little brother George are coming to Sharnfold Farm

and we can’t wait! On Thursday 8th August, join us

on the farm, for a close encounter with the siblings as

they make appearances throughout the day.

Pre-book your tickets now to avoid

disappointment! Attraction tickets are £6.45pp

when you pre-book. For more information, and to

book: https://thefamilyparksgroup.co.uk/events/

meet-peppa-george/

LIFE DRAWING. Old Town Community Centre,

Eastbourne. EVERY Saturday 6-8pm and Thursday

10.30am-12.30pm. Want to have a creative outlet?

How about giving life drawing a go? Costs £10, all

abilities welcome. No tickets needed, just come along

with a sketch pad, draw and chill out.

SUPER LEROC DANCE NIGHT. St Luke’s, Stone

Cross, Rattle Road, Eastbourne, BN24 5EB. Third

Thursday of Every Month, 7.30pm-11pm (18 July &

15 August). Everyone welcome, Free car park, great

music — £8 per person. Free Buffet of HOT sausage

rolls, sandwiches, cakes and tea, coffee and cordials

all night. You can BYOB too. Beginners 19.35 —

20.00. Freestyle 20.00 — 23.00. £8.00. LeRoc Music

you just have to dance to, by DJ Mike ‘THE’ Man

playing great new and tracks you love. Come and

have a great dance night.

HAILSHAM

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Country Club, North Street, Hellingly, BN27 4ED.

First Thursday of Every Month, 7.30am (4 July & 1

August). For our July Meeting, Committee Member

Mark Hallett, will be delivering an insightful

10-minute presentation on the latest and greatest

money-saving tips. August will see Emma Pearce

from Pearce Marketing sharing her best advice on

all things marketing, social media and newsletters!

BOOK NOW: https://hailshamchamber.co.uk/

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BUSINESS LOCAL NETWORK FOR

ENTREPRENEURS. Hailsham, Eastbourne & Battle

– all 10am, £10 per person. Come and enjoy our

relaxed and natural atmosphere. At BLN, we cultivate

a relaxed vibe with no awkward elevator pitches.

Conversations flow naturally, allowing business

owners to speak freely and engage in meaningful

dialogue, brainstorm and problem-solve allowing

you to get to know the person behind the business.

This encourages more organic referrals and builds

on genuine relationships, which lead to stronger,

more supportive business connections. Because

Networking Shouldn’t Stop When the Networking

Stops. HAILSHAM: Abbots Wood Manor, London

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Hailsham. Tuesday 9 July, 7.15pm. MI membership/

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

renewal £28. For more information go to Events –

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NICKI & FRIENDS VARIETY SHOW. Hailsham

Pavilion – Cinema & Theatre, George Street. Saturday

3 August, 7pm. Please join Nicki and friends for a

dazzling evening of high-quality entertainment.

Featuring a fabulous mix of music from popular local

performers, covering a range of genres, a world class

Elton John tribute, a spoken word element, a couple

of fun mini plays, a dance or two and some comedy

thrown in for good measure. There will also be a good

old London singalong to look forward to. This will be

an unmissable, fun packed night! In aid of NSPCC.

Tickets £8 & £6 (Seniors + Students) Tickets are

available via: https://hailshampavilion.co.uk/events/

nicki-and-friends-variety-show/

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TAKING FLIGHT: MY JOURNEY

TO EARNING A PILOT’S LICENCE

In the first of a series of articles, Group Editor Paul Gibson writes on his journey

to become a licensed pilot training from a little-known local airfield…

Paul on his first lesson over the South Downs

with views of the coastline from the Ikarus C42

WITH a significant birthday approaching next year,

there are moments when you simply must pursue

the things you’ve always wanted to do before it’s

too late and you end up regretting it.

For me, I’ve always had a love of flying since I

was a kid, even more so after joining the Hailsham

Air Cadets (ATC) at the age of thirteen. Within

months of joining, I found myself in the back of an

RAF training aircraft, hardly able to see out of the

cockpit, doing aerobatics above the Kent coastline.

Despite being absolutely petrified, it ignited a

passion for flying.

Seeing the world from this new perspective, the

smells of the engine and the freedom to be able to,

within reason, go wherever you want is something

you cannot replicate.

After this, I took every opportunity to fly the

Chipmunk training planes from RAF Manston and

was even able to take the controls of a number of

Gliders whilst still being a young teenager.

The following decades saw membership of the

local gliding club, numerous experience flights and

time spent in the cockpit of large jet simulators

based at Shoreham Airport.

But, I’ve never really had the opportunity to get

stuck into lessons and achieve a licence, whether it

was work or money, there’s always been something

stopping me.

I’ve always known about a small airfield close

to where I live, but I had never been there, or

really known what actually happens there. So,

it was when a friend invited me there to have a

look, it forced me to make a decision which would

hopefully see me flying my own aeroplane at some

point in the future.

Deanland Airfield is located about five miles west

of Hailsham, just south of the A22 at Golden Cross.

It was planned as an Advanced Landing Ground in

order to provide support for the D-Day Landings

on 6 June 1944, with construction started in Spring

1943, according to Wikipedia. It laid dormant for

a few decades following the war, but was brought

back to life in 60s by a local farmer.

The Ikarus C42 has a maximum take off weight of 600kg

Now, it’s a relatively busy place with private

owners flying in and out, and it’s also the home

to Flight Sport Aviation (FSA), the very company

that’ll be training me over the coming months, or

potentially, years.

After a short meeting, I decided I should take to

the skies to see if my previous experience kicked

in again and my passion was still there — it soon

became evident that it was!

I only recently found out something which would

make my decision to fly more a little easier. Around

15 years ago, I was seriously looking at starting

my Private Pilots Licence (PPL), but when looking

at the costs, there was little chance there would

be little change from £10,000. However, I only

recently discovered that there is a National Private

Pilots Licence (NPPL), which is restricted to fly

UK-registered aircraft only, along with a few other

restrictions. On the good side, it makes it much

more affordable to achieve.

The licence I will be doing is the Microlight

category, otherwise known as the NPPL(M).

Unknown to me, there are three categories of

microlight — I always thought it was the kite-like

powered hang gliders you see soaring the hilltops.

I was wrong.

There’s actually the fixed-wing microlight,

flex-wing microlight (as mentioned above) and

Gyrocopters. A fixed-wing microlight looks and flies

like a ‘normal’ small plane you see flying around.

They’re smaller than a Cessna, limited to two

people, and weigh just 272kg.

Although they are smaller, they have many

benefits, especially when taking the licence for

the first time. They are very economical, run on

standard petrol, making the cost to train and fly

much cheaper! After a quick tour, I decided this was

the plane for me and swiftly booked my first

flight.

I was introduced to instructor Luke

Christophides, a man with thousands

of flying hours under his belt from

across Europe and now works

with students at FSA, as well as

taking passengers on experience

flights, which keeps the school busy,

especially at weekends.

We had a quick briefing prior to the

flight to discuss what to expect on the

journey. Before, I knew it we were at the aircraft, an

Ikarus C42, checking it over as it was the first flight

of the day, examining the oil level, airworthiness

and fuel etc — all critically important things to

check before all flights.

It’s unbelievable how quickly you take to the

skies in a microlight — just seconds after opening

up the throttle to full power on the grass runway,

we were airborne heading north, over the busy

A22 and then rolling right towards Hailsham. It’s

incredible how much you can see very early in the

flight. At not even 1,000 feet, you can easily see as

far as Hastings, Eastbourne and Brighton.

For the following hour, we circled the i360 in

Brighton, then headed back along the coast to

admire Beachy Head from the sea and from 3,000ft

above. We’re seriously lucky to live in such a

stunning part of the world.

I was offered to take the controls for some careful

turns, realising how sensitive the Ikarus is to

manoeuvre in the sky. The freedom just to point the

aircraft where you want to is just something hard

to beat.

We landed an hour later with me demanding

to know where to sign to start my training. I was

handed a ‘first flight’ certificate, which not only

made me feel 13 again, but also signified a new era

in my life.

The official training soon started with a

subscription-based online tool which is designed to

teach me everything I’ll need to know to complete

the five ground examinations required to complete

the course.

I’ll also need a minimum of 25 hours in the sky

with an instructor, a minimum of ten hours flying

solo, five hours of navigation, with three hours solo

navigation and two qualifying cross-country flights.

I’m only into my second hour of flying, but

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talking about what I’ll be learning in the sky and

some theory-based modules. It’s quite exhausting,

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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

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“To turn ordinary clothes into gardening clothes, simply mix with compost” — Guy Browning.

ONE of the areas of Bates Green

Garden that brings me huge pleasure

is the compost pile. Making and using

compost is integral to the success of an

organic garden. It is a straightforward

process that results in dark, crumbly,

sweet-smelling organic matter that will

feed your soil and lead to better growth

for all your plants.

We have three heaps here, one

that is covered and cooking, one for

herbaceous waste and one for woody

waste. The woody lot is chipped and

added to the herbaceous pile, and the

whole pile is turned at least once. This

helps to speed up the composting

process to aerate the compost and

prevent it from turning into a nastysmelling,

soggy lump. It helps to have

a tractor for a large pile, but at home,

we do this ourselves instead of paying

extortionate fees for a gym membership.

I have used compost bins in the past.

These are great for smaller gardens, but

you will need two. One bin should be

cooking while you fill the other.

The final product is used in many

ways - we can never make enough. The

first way to utilise this black gold is for

mulching. Once any area of the garden

has been weeded to remove perennial

The beauty of good soil Photo: John Glover

weeds, then a thick layer (7.5cms) can

be put on top and raked level. This will

prevent moisture from evaporating,

keep the heat in (due to the colour of

the compost) and prevent weeds from

germinating. It also looks super smart

and very professional, so you will feel

a great sense of achievement. The best

times of the year to do this are in the

autumn to keep the summer warmth

in for longer or in the spring to trap the

winter rain.

Secondly, whenever we plant anything

in the borders here, we prepare the

soil by again removing unwanted

‘wildflowers’, digging a wider hole than

is required before placing the plant,

puddling in with a mixture of water and

seaweed solution, and backfilling with

soil. After the area has been planted, we

will mulch to keep all that water in and

prevent wildflowers from taking over.

Thirdly, we use our own compost as a

potting mix. I don’t know about you, but

we are struggling to find a good peatfree

potting compost. Our seed sowing

programme was pretty much a disaster

this year. It may be the seed compost,

light levels, and quality of seed; who

knows? But as soon as we get our

spindly seedlings into pots containing

our home-made black gold, they rev up

no end and romp away.

It is important to note, however, that

as we are not composting vast amounts

commercially, our organic matter

probably contains weed seeds. For this

reason, we always top off our containers

with a thick layer of proprietary peatfree

multi-purpose compost that has

been sterilised.

Talking of weed seeds, aka wildflower

seeds, our heap makes a very good

weed identification area as the summer

progresses. Poppies, chelidonium, and

chickweed are the main weeds. It’s good

to be able to recognise the seedlings.

One can make compost simply by

adding organic items to your heap, but

it pays to be selective. Some perennial

weeds will be killed in a really large, hot

heap, but do avoid pernicious plants

such as celandine, alliums, buttercup,

ground elder and bindweed.

These are rich in nutrients, so the way

to deal with them is to mix them with

grass clippings and dump the whole

lot into an old compost bag. Tie it up,

leave it for 6 months, and then add the

resulting matter to your compost heap.

Alternatively, take them to your local

council green waste recycling facility,

where they compost at high enough

temperatures to kill them off.

To make top-quality compost, a

good ratio of green to brown waste is

important. Green waste includes grass

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leaves, and soft green prunings.

Brown waste can include cardboard

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scrap paper, including newspaper and

junk mail, chopped-up woody prunings,

hedge clippings, unwanted plants,

bedding from vegetarian pets such as

rabbits and guinea pigs, and straw. You

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I do not add food items, including

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I live in a town and prefer to have slow

worms rather than rats in my heap. Hair

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recycled beer (think about it…..).

Home composting gives you a huge

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OPINION with Kim Mayo

THE REASON WHY MOBILE PHONES AND

SOCIAL MEDIA ARE BOTH A NIGHTMARE

SEVERAL months ago, I was lured in

by a snazzy advert encouraging me

to invest in a new whizz-bang mobile

phone complete with all mod cons and

to this day I regret buying it.

You can, I am reliably informed by my

tech-savvy partner, access all manner

of social media platforms, including

Facebook, something called X and

Instagram as well as checking emails

while on the go. Well, no thanks.

I am old enough to recall the halcyon

days when you had a home phone and,

er, that was it.

Once you walked out through the front

door you were secure in the knowledge

that no one could contact you until you

returned.

Sadly, however, that is no longer the

case because it seems, other than me,

of garbage known to humankind.

No, I don’t want to know what you

had for breakfast, nor do I care one jot

that you had a great day out with your

partner and kids.

I was on X, when it was known as

Twitter, for a short while, but it was only

a matter of time before you posted an

observation that would offend someone

out there and you would get a torrent of

abuse in response. That was the end of

my short flirtation with it and I haven’t

missed it one iota.

Then there is the cult of taking a

“selfie” to post on social media. Talk

about self-obsession; it just begs the

question of why?

In my line of work, one has to

communicate from time to time which

is all fine and dandy as it is a necessary Other than me, why is everyone attached to their mobile phone, no matter where they are?

everyone has to be attached to their

mobile phone, no matter where they are.

You want peace and solitude? Forget it

unless, as I invariably do, you leave the

infernal contraption at home.

If someone wants to talk to me then

leave a message and I will deal with it

when I get home. I certainly don’t want

to read emails while crossing the road

and Facebook has to be the biggest load

nuisance.

But when I’m not out earning a decent

crust to put food on the table, I’m

damned if I’m going to have my mobile

beeping or ringing every minute of the

day.

Call me old fashioned if you will but I

enjoy peace and quiet most of the time

which is why I detest texting. Everyone,

it seems, loves texting so you receive

them practically non-stop.

Regardless of subject matter, however,

I have three standard answers which are

yes, no or OK.

Job done.

I have a small group of very good

friends who I thoroughly enjoy spending

time with at the pub over a beverage or

two. But what I don’t need in my life is

suggested “Facebook friends” most of

whom I have never heard of.

This is the main issue with our

increasing reliance on modern

technology because it divorces us from

reality.

These days when it comes to customer

service you can largely forget it if you

prefer to speak to a fellow human.

Practically all of the banks have either

closed or are in the process of doing so,

we are encouraged to shop online and, to

a large extent, there is no need to leave

the house.

In this increasingly mad modern

world of ours if you want to embark on

a relationship, you have to swipe left

or right on an instant dating app called

Tinder. What has happened to good,

old-fashioned romance? Basically, that

notion is dead in the water.

There is no need to ask a potential date

if they want to go for a drink or enjoy a

candlelit dinner.

Back in simpler times they would

either say yes or no. But now there is no

need to go to all that bother because all

you have to do is swipe apparently.

Of course, there are times when mobile

phones are handy, even necessary, but

they are few and far between.

There was a television programme

a while back where an entire family

embarked on an experiment to live

without modern technology, including

mobile phones, for a week and they all

suffered acute withdrawal symptoms,

most notably among the younger

members of the clan.

How sad is that?

Anyway, I must sign off because my

phone is ringing. But I’m not going to

answer it because it is a beautiful sunny

Sunday and I’m going to take a stroll

along the seafront with my partner to

enjoy some meaningful conversation

with a real person. Bliss, in a word.

LAURIE’S POEM CORNER

I am very proud that my Poetry Column is now in both Hailsham News AND

Eastbourne News as well.

My poem corner last month was written before I was aware that an Eastbourne

edition would be coming out at the same time. Thus, this July offering is my first

joint endeavour, not that there will be any difference at all. For those readers who

don’t know much about me, I will quickly introduce myself.

I am an Eastbourne-based 13 times published poet and donate all above my costs to the excellent

charity Help for Heroes, and this total is currently just over the £10,000 amount. I also do many

commissioned poems & entertaining gigs etc.

Each month, I choose a poem for my column with some background on it. This month, I present

“Picture” from my fifth book, Life Presented in Verse (2017). It largely speaks for itself, but like many

of my poems, it has a little twist or observation that may provoke thoughts or possibly resonate with

readers. I think this poem suggests a morale as well.

When I contemplate a painting

I always think of you,

Pretty as any art work

And so lovely with it too.

For no Mona Lisa picture

Or da Vinci at his best,

Could ever create attraction

That could ever pass your test.

For brush strokes can’t come alive

However clever is the touch,

And inner and outer beauty

Will always need so much

To capture all its presentation,

Only fully blossomed in the flesh

That no painting can fully copy

Or have a scent so fresh.

SPOT OF BOTHER

Thus a living breathing person

Is real beauty to behold,

So however warm a painting looks,

When you touch it, it feels cold.

Thus indulge any masterpiece

You may have for real,

As you are truly a collector

With your picture you can feel.

So when appraising your treasure

Of art in human form,

Don’t ever take it for granted

Or believe it’s just the norm.

For you must love and cultivate

Your own Mona Lisa smile,

Remembering you have it always

And not for just a while.

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MONKSEY’S MUTTERINGS

IT’S GETTING BIGGER

BY BRAD MONKS

WELL, what a few months it’s been for our

esteemed editor, now well on his way to

becoming the South East’s answer to Robert

Maxwell. It seems Paul Gibson has done

something quite extraordinary in launching

Eastbourne News.

For many years, or possibly even decades, the

building planning department at Wealden District

Council, or it may be East Sussex County Council,

as they seem to refute or claim responsibilities

whenever it suits them, has seemed fixated on

permitting enough new housing projects to join

up Bexhill, Hailsham, and Eastbourne.

Well, I’ve got news for them — Paul Gibson has

beat you to it!

They’ve passed developments that have built

hundreds of thousands of homes and raked

in millions of additional Council Tax revenue

without creating that much significant additional

infrastructure; I heard of one lady in Eastbourne

who needs to travel to Redhill in Surrey to find an

NHS dentist.

The councils are still eying up the potential for

building on more greenfield sites. In Hailsham,

it is rumoured that houses are now being built

with adjacent jetties to moor boats as the flood

risks are so prevalent. It’ll soon be like the stage

version of Kevin Costner’s Waterworld film.

Either way, Paul ’Newspaper Tycoon’ Gibson

achieved it before the planners and joined us all

up. It is a little-known fact that he has also just

started flying lessons. Yes, this isn’t a joke.

My personal opinion is that it is the only way

he can view his business empire in one day. Let’s

face it: If you get in a car and drive along the

Stone Cross to Hailsham road, there is a very real

possibility your car will be worth £2.50 at the

end of the journey, as the road surface is more

flawed than Rishi Sunak’s story of him claiming

he had a deprived upbringing.

It is a genuine honour and pleasure for

Monksey’s Mutterings to appear in the

Eastbourne News edition, as it allows my inane

drivel and moaning to be consumed by a wider

range of victims’ readership. This is also a bit of

a ruse to get my VeryMagic business exposed to

a wider audience. But don’t tell Paul, or he will

start throwing eggs at me from his LearJet as he

circles overhead.

So, my question to the people of Eastbourne is

this: Apart from the daft parking charges in town,

what really gets your blood boiling?

Let me know by commenting on the Hailsham,

Bexhill or Eastbourne News Facebook page

(whilst there, you may as well give us a follow!),

and if it gives me the hump too, I’ll have a moan

about it in the next issue.

Until next time, people!

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JULY 2024


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JULY 2024


Sport

Top tennis stars prove

a big hit as they descend

on top Eastbourne

tournament

Emma Raducanu

Photo by Nuță Lucian via Wikimedia Commons

A MULTITUDE of top payers

descended on Eastbourne for the

town’s annual tennis extravaganza

which saw thousands of fans

descending on the venue to catch

them in action.

The tournament has long been

viewed as the perfect opportunity

to fine tune preparations ahead of

Wimbledon and that once again

proved to be the case.

Of course, yet again plenty of

attention was focused on the British

hopefuls, most notably Emma

Eastbourne International at Devonshire Park.

Photo credit: Sam Town via Wikimedia Common

Raducanu and Katie Boulter.

Emma has endured a torrid time

on court since winning the US Open

in 2021 against all the odds. Having

come through the demanding

qualifying stage, she shocked the

tennis world by breezing into the

final where she won her first and

thus far only Grand Slam title by

beating Canada’s Leylah Fernandez

in straight sets.

Since then, however, she has been

blighted by fitness issues having

undergone surgery on her wrists and

Katie Boulter. Photo by si.robi via Flickr

ankle but fortunately it now appears

she is back in peak physical shape.

Emma reached the semi-finals of

the Nottingham Open this year, but

lost to Katie Boulter in a thrilling

three-set match. Katie then went on to

win the tournament, defeating Czech

Republic’s Karolína Plíšková, who

was the 2021 Wimbledon finalist, in

three sets.

As Eastbourne News went to

press Emma had just secured an

outstanding victory over former US

Open champion Sloane Stephens who

won the US Open back in 2017 after

defeating fellow American Madison

Keys.

Katie, who is in a relationship

with Australian tennis star Alex De

Minaur, was also in excellent form

ahead of Wimbledon.

What remains patently clear is

that the Eastbourne International

tournament remains a big draw for

fans and top players still view it as a

vital component of their preparations

for Wimbledon.

The beautiful sunny weather was

an added bonus with the tournament

once again proving to be a major hit.

Club bowls in with new

name and aims to attract

more members

FOLLOWING a few months of

behind-the-scenes changes

Eastbourne Borough Indoor Bowls

Club, formerly known as Langney

Sports Bowls Club, has a new name,

new branded shirt and new logo.

Louise Kenward, chairwoman of

the club, said: “We have a new name,

shirt and the start of a new era. The

committee and members have put in

a lot of hard work to get the club ready.

“We have had new members join

nearly every month this year, and

unlike many other bowls club we are

actively growing.

“We are looking forward to the new

2024/25 season, especially as we have

a number of newly-qualified coaches

to welcome people who wish to try

bowling for the first time.

“We also have a growing and

glowing social club that is putting on

a number of fun activities throughout

the season.

“There is nothing quiet as relaxing

with a few friends as a game of bowls,

that can be as competitive as you like.

“We always need new members,

and so we are having an open day on

September 7, as well as taster sessions

on September 3 at 2pm and 4.40pm;

September 4 at 9.30am and 11.30 am;

September 6 at 9.30 am and 11.30 am.

This is all at our Priory Lane Club, next

door to the football club.”

Louise added: “We will be delighted

to meet new or experienced bowlers

and our club members will be there

to greet people and help them in their

first steps.”

For more information, visit:

www.eastbourneboroughibc.co.uk

Eastbourne News, July 2024, Issue 02

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