EXPERIENCE SUSSEX, the official visitor economy development programme for East and West Sussex, has released research that reveals the significant value of tourism for businesses in the region.
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Youngsters make a splash thanks to cash boost
YOUNG people with special educational needs have been taking to the water at an East Sussex activity centre – thanks to a donation from local charitable organisations.
Eastbourne Round Table and the associated Eastbourne 41 club donated £1,500 for the purchase of a fleet of easy-to-use ‘sit-on’ kayaks for the Buzz Active centre at Cuckmere. Continue reading
Music lessons to continue as further savings found
MUCH-valued music lessons for young people across East Sussex will continue after alternative savings were identified.
Earlier in 2018, East Sussex County Council announced a consultation on proposals to remove funding for individual and small group instrumental lessons in a bid to make savings of £180,000 and balance the music service’s books. Continue reading
Traffic lights trial to tackle village road problems
TRAFFIC lights and a reduced speed limit are to be trialled as part of a bid to improve road safety in a historic East Sussex village.
For years, the narrow ‘bottleneck’ in Alfriston High Street has led to vehicles mounting the footway, risking the safety of pedestrians and motorists, and striking buildings. Continue reading
WW1 and female suffrage theme at Keep Open Day
AN archive centre which holds a treasure trove of artefacts from East Sussex history is throwing its doors open to the public.
The Keep, in Moulsecoomb, is holding an Open Day on Saturday, September 15 2018 from 10am to 3.30pm, as part of the Brighton & Hove Heritage Open Days weekend. Continue reading