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Emergency fund launched in fight against Covid-19

Cllr Keith GlazierA £300,000 emergency fund has been launched to help charities and not-for-profit organisations continue to support communities through the Covid-19 crisis.

East Sussex County Council is inviting voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations whose income has been significantly affected by the Government’s “stay at home” advice, to apply for a grant. Continue reading

Generous store staff help carers deliver a taste of Easter

Chocolate Easter eggsSOME of the most frail and vulnerable residents in East Sussex enjoyed a taste of Easter thanks to their care staff and the generosity of one of the country’s leading supermarkets.

Staff at the Milton Grange care centre in Eastbourne arranged a chocolate-tasting session for their clients, many of whom live with dementia or other serious impairments. Continue reading