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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Kids tune up for festive Big Sing
CHILDREN from across East Sussex will be showcasing their musical talent in a series of shows across the county in the run-up to Christmas.
More than 2,200 children from 51 primary schools will participate in this year’s Big Sing, taking place in eleven concerts at four East Sussex venues. Continue reading
Home testing for HIV launched in East Sussex
PEOPLE in East Sussex can now test themselves for HIV at home – as a national campaign launches to encourage more people, particularly those in high risk groups, to test for the virus.
Free HIV Home testing kits can be ordered online and are then sent out discreetly for people to test themselves, by taking a small ‘finger-prick’ blood sample, to return by post and get their results online. Continue reading
New chapter for Seaford Library as café opens
THE OWNER of a Lewes tearoom has set up shop in Seaford Library after being chosen to run its new café.
Christian Hopper, owner of Lewesiana in Lewes High Street, was successful in his bid to operate the eatery at the facility in Sutton Park Road and has now opened Chapters Café @ Seaford Library. Continue reading
‘Scamnesty’ takes aim at those who target vulnerable
PEOPLE who receive scam mail are being given the chance to bin it and get advice and support from experts – in a campaign running in East Sussex libraries.
East Sussex Trading Standards has teamed up with county libraries to launch its ‘Scamnesty’, which launches in November 2016 and runs until February. Continue reading