THE head of a leading global publishing house and a Sussex author will talk at a free event at a newly-opened library.
Nigel Newton, founder and chief executive of Bloomsbury Publishing, will talk about the industry of which he’s a leading figure, and the role played by libraries. Continue reading
ARTISTS wanting the opportunity to add their creative touch to Newhaven’s new library have been given a second chance to apply.
In August, East Sussex County Council invited artists to submit ideas for an eye-catching window which celebrates Newhaven. Continue reading
A NEW reading group launched in a hospice in North Chailey offers adults the chance to take comfort from poetry.
The Read Aloud group, supported by East Sussex County Council, meets at St Peter and St James Hospice every Thursday from 2.30pm to 4pm. Continue reading
LOANS of self-help books for people with mental health concerns in East Sussex have soared since a ground-breaking scheme was introduced.
In 2006, East Sussex County Council was one of the first authorities in the country to offer the Books On Prescription service, in which GPs ‘prescribe’ books to people experiencing common issues such as anxiety or depression to borrow from their local library. Continue reading
