ONE of Britain’s first openly gay soldiers is visiting Eastbourne Library to talk about his experiences and his new book.
James Wharton was the first openly gay person to appear on the front cover of Soldier magazine, the British Army’s official publication, and has worked for several years as a diversity role model for the charity Stonewall. Continue reading
PEOPLE who are interested in volunteering are invited to talk to an expert at a series of drop-in sessions at libraries in Eastbourne and Lewes.
The events, which are continuing in 2014 following a successful launch in Eastbourne last year, will allow visitors to meet a ‘Volunteering Champion’ who will be able to answer any questions about volunteering and to help them find the right role for them. Continue reading
THERE were celebrations and plenty of cake at Eastbourne Library this week as their secondhand bookshop marked its first year in business.
Bookends, which is run and managed by volunteers, was set up in the foyer at the Grove Road site in December last year selling ex library books, DVDs and CDs. Continue reading
LIBRARY users in East Sussex are being made aware of some disruption as a new, improved online system is installed.
The new E-library system, which will be launched on Monday, December 2, will be more up-to-date and user-friendly and make it easier for people to search the catalogue and manage their account. Continue reading
