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Peter Lindsey, Editor. WOW! What a response we In the magazine, we feature on the The emphasis online is growing our had to our second edition of positives, whether that be a new audience with strong news and strong Contacts Bournefree, and now we have a business opening or highlighting the opinion from people in our community. Email: [email protected] new news website as well. real heroes of our community. Telephone: 01323 430303 So, it’s looking pretty rose from this When we started this project back We are confident that it will continue side of the fence. in March, we never dreamt that we to grow in the coming months, so Editor would have to wait from March until please get involved and be a part of it. Yes, times are tough as we try to Peter Lindsey August to produce edition two. move into a ‘new normal’ but we Email: [email protected] And that brings me onto our new have decided to be bold and grow But we did, and here is edition three, news website. our business. Advertising and we are very proud of what we have achieved and are now developing. During lockdown, we decided Bournefree is a partnership between Email: [email protected] the best strategy was to build our Custard Design and Print, and Ignite Telephone: 01323 430303 We print 10.000 copies of each audience with our Facebook page. PR and Engagement. edition and our aim is to make them Production as visible as possible across the It worked. Our biggest story was Enjoy reading this September issue. Custard Design, Eastbourne local area. viewed by more than 80,000 people so the natural progression was always And don’t forget to go onto our Email: [email protected] That means supermarkets, the going to be a new news website. website as well. Telephone: 01323 430303 DGH, shops like ESK, the pier and many other outlets, including our And now we have one. Thanks everyone for your continued Cover Image advertisers. support. East Sussex College. It’s updated daily and can be found Times are tough, we all know that at www.bournefreelive.co.uk as we come out of Lockdown, but we have found the feedback to If you haven’t yet found it, go online www.bournefreelive.co.uk Our next edition will be Bournefree to be very refreshing. and have a look. distributed from October 10th. Make sure you are a part of it.
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TWO women have taken up the top roles at the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, which runs the DGH in Eastbourne. Joe Chadwick-Bell, Chief Executive. Tara Argent, Chief Operating Officer.
Meanwhile, Tara Argent is the new Tara said: “I have been proud to By Peter Lindsey Chief Operating Officer and will start work alongside colleagues over in January 2021. the last two months as we have responded to COVID-19. Joe Chadwick-Bell is the new Joe originally started her NHS career Tara started her career working at Chief Executive, on an interim working in the Pharmacy department Eurotunnel, followed by a series “I am looking forward to continuing basis, as of this month. at Eastbourne DGH. of appointments in the NHS and at this work as Chief Operating Auckland District Health Board in She said: “It is an honour and a She will replace Dr Adrian Bull who is New Zealand. Officer and meeting the challenge retiring after five years at the helm. privilege to take on this role. of restoring service to the people She started working at ESHT of East Sussex while remaining He has overseen a massive “This is a challenging time for the Trust and I’ve been proud to see the in June 2020 as Deputy Chief prepared for an increase in transformation at the Trust and the way members of staff have come Operating Officer. COVID-19 cases.” hospital is now rated Good. together to adapt and change in this new environment. Joe has more than 30 years experience in the health sector and “I look forward to being part of our was Chief Operating Officer and recovery as we move ahead with Deputy Chief Executive at ESHT, our aim of being Outstanding and having been appointed in 2016. Always Improving.”
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Three Peaks challenge
A MOTHER forced to shield during lockdown walked an average of 2.5km a day on her treadmill to complete the Virtual Three Peaks challenge for charity.
Popular charity wins By Peter Lindsey
Joanne Lancaster completed the challenge in 26 days, top regional award walking 55km – the walking distance up and down each of the Three Peaks.
A POPULAR charity offering financial and emotional “We are sad that the need is there, St Wilfrid’s Hospice is very close yet encouraged and comforted to to Joanne and her family, as her support to families which have lost a young adult know that the charity has helped daughter Sarah volunteers as a numerous families who have Host on the Inpatient Unit. between the ages of 16 and 25 has won a top award. struggled not only with the funeral costs, but through the charity’s Joanne often donates to the counselling service, we offer hospice community shops and By Peter Lindsey emotional support as they re-build is no stranger to fundraising, as their lives. she is on the charity board at her workplace, CMDP. You Raise Me Up, based in collapsed and died at Eastbourne “We offer help to local families and Polegate High Street, has Rugby Club, just nine days before families further afield but without So when she found herself been awarded Best Family her 18th birthday. generous public support and shielding at home from the Bereavement Support Charity donations this would not be possible. pandemic, she realised that the 2020 – South East England. Megan’s parents and brother Oliver V3P Challenge would be the were traumatised and trying to pick “There simply is no other help of this perfect way to give her some focus The award was presented by the up the pieces of their lives whilst kind available to bereaved families.” and raise money for the hospice. prestigious 2020 Southern Enterprise stumbling through the aftershock. Awards, proudly hosted by SME News. She said: “I hadn’t done anything They felt they had little or no Understanding like that in a while so there were Over the moon guidance or support other than from The aim of the charity is to be able some days where I had to push A spokesman for the charity said: family and close friends. to provide compassion, support and myself, but you feel so much better “We are over the moon to have won simply to be able to say “we totally once you’ve done it. this award.” Her parents said, after setting up the understand” rather than “we cannot charity: “Those first few days and imagine what you are going through”. “Normally at work I would average weeks dealing with our loss and grief, about 7,000 steps per day, You Raise Me Up is the only national however, since lockdown and whilst coping with the immediate It has trained, experienced charity which offers financial and being based at home, this has demands of arranging a funeral were emotional support to families who counsellors available, including child dropped down to barely 2,000. have sadly lost a child between the emotionally and financially challenging. and adolescent counsellors, to help ages of 16 and 25. you through these dark times. “The challenge renewed my focus “How do you recover from the loss on personal health and wellbeing It was founded in June 2011 with of a child, the pain and sorrow is It also runs monthly support groups, and since completing the challenge the sole purpose of raising funds to incomprehensible. where you can meet other families I have been going for a walk along support these families. going through similar emotions and the seafront three times a week and “We knew after our experience how by coming together you will start to doing about 12,000 steps per day.” It was set up by the late Jane Brooks valuable and supportive it would have feel less alone. and her husband Fraser in June been had there been help available She has raised more than £285 2011 after their daughter suddenly to us like our charity. Go to: www.youraisemeup.co.uk for the Eastbourne hospice. 6 Issue 003, September 2020 Live news – www.bournefreelive.co.uk
“I also discussed police procedures with a high-ranking police officer when I was writing my previous crime Husband and thriller Triple Tease, and he also found fault with most TV thrillers.
“He thought the murder mystery series wife authors coming closest to getting procedures right was Scott and Bailey, featuring Suranne Jones and Lesley Sharp as two female detectives.” reveal the secrets Heather Flood Heather loves TV dramas and fantasy adventures. Tony has also written in other genres, of their success But she said: “Some of the storylines including fantasy adventure Secret are too far fetched. It’s amazing how Potion, which bestselling author much havoc and damage is often Jessica Duchen says is ideal for Harry caused when a villain is pursued. HUSBAND-AND-WIFE Eastbourne authors Tony Potter fans of all ages, and celebrity book My Life With The Stars – and Heather Flood have both produced bestselling “Car chases are a prime example. Sizzling Secrets Spilled! Viewers are often asked to put books and received glowing reviews. They live credibility to one side.” My Life With The Stars was so locally in Sovereign Harbour, and we turn the successful that a second edition Heather added: “Tony and I was published and soared to No 1 spotlight on their wonderful achievements. make our thrills and story twists bestseller in its Amazon category. plausible.” Tony provides revelations and By Peter Lindsey Fantasy adventure amusing anecdotes about showbiz Another secret of Tony and Heather’s and sports personalities, including success is their great characters. Elvis Presley, Eric Morecambe, Joan Tony and Heather Flood are no The secret of their success is Collins, George Best, Kylie Minogue, ordinary couple as you will realise coming up with new ideas and Tony said: “Readers loved the Muhammad Ali and a host of others. when reading this feature. doing extensive research, during original characters in my first crime which Tony has discovered that thriller Triple Tease in which the Support for cancer charity Their latest novels have both recently most TV murder mysteries get things glamorous Katrina helped under Meanwhile, Heather’s books for been released. hopelessly wrong. pressure DCI Harvey Livermore to young children feature a host of catch a serial killer by acting as the loveable characters in Giant Sticker Tony’s is a crime thriller Stitch Up! bait in a honeytrap. Rarely even a caution Monster and Other Children’s Stories. – Killer or Victim?, which The Sun Former Sky TV executive and Fleet newspaper’s Stuart Pink says has “Livermore and his Major Crime Team Street journalist Tony said: “I spent an Her best-known creation is a a ‘riveting plot and electrifying are back in Stitch Up! enormous amount of time picking the delightful lady mouse who stars in double twist.’ brain of a former Met. Police officer “They’re convinced the suave, Mousey Mousey and the Witches’ to ensure the police procedures are Spells! and Mousey Mousey and the Heather’s is a fantasy adventure handsome Denton Kerscher is guilty correct in Stitch Up! Witches’ Revenge. Purple Mist – An-out-of-this-world of two murders, even though he is Adventure!, acclaimed by both actors acquitted of the first in a dramatic “I discovered that crime thrillers we Purple Mist is for both older children and other authors. court case. see in films and on TV, such as and adults. Midsummer Murders, often fail to “Following the second murder, other follow correct police procedures. suspects emerge, including a Among those who have recommended lecherous fashion house owner, a it is former Coronation Street star “For example, once a police besotted estate agent, a ‘Walter Mitty’ Brian Capron. officer believes someone they are hospital porter and an egotistical He said: “Don’t you just love it when questioning is a suspect they should stand-up comedian. bullies get their comeuppance? arrest him or her before asking That’s just the start to Purple Mist, a further questions. “The pressure is still on Kerscher, however, as he is accused of sexually wonderful adventure story full of assaulting his new neighbour, busty thrills and spills that is literally out of “But they rarely even give a caution. Barbie Dickinson. this world!”
“Another example concerns court “As if Livermore has not got enough Mr and Mrs Flood give donations from cases. A witness should not be on his plate with a demanding sales to Children with Cancer UK, but asked “do you see this person wife and fussy senior officer, he is still offer e-versions from only £1.99. in court?” unless the witness has targeted by a former lag, hell bent previously identified the defendant on revenge. But bright young PC Details of their books are available on in a line-up, photomontage or mug- Grace Conteh puts her life at risk to www.celebritiesconfessions.com and Tony Flood book search. catch the killer.” www.fantasyadventurebooks.com Publication – www.bournefreemag.co.uk Issue 003, September 2020 7
Eastbourne Make mental needs your wellbeing a memories! priority
JOIN in the fun and recreate your memories of PEOPLE finding it difficult to cope with the days out in Eastbourne. effects of the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis are being urged to seek support. Another way to participate in the By Peter Lindsey campaign is to use the hashtag #LoveEastbourne every time you By Peter Lindsey post a positive message or photo of Do you have an old photo of you Eastbourne. Make sure you tag and/or your family enjoying a @VisitEastbourne too! The number of GP referrals day out in Eastbourne? Remote services to Community Connectors Although the team at Community Feel free to improvise and/or use a – a service to help people Maybe you are on the beach, Connectors, which works in range of vintage photos from Heritage shopping in town, eating an ice improve their mental health partnership with GPs in Hastings, Eastbourne currently displayed on the and wellbeing, has fallen cream or relaxing in a park? Rother, Eastbourne, Seaford and Eastbourne BID website: dramatically during the Hailsham, are gradually trying www.youreastbournebid.com/ pandemic raising concerns that Maybe you own a business in the re-establish face-to-face services, love-eastbourne-and-ebmemories people might not be getting town and you have some old photos many can be delivered remotely on the support they need. of your shop, restaurant or office? the phone or via video calls. Between April and June, the If you have an Eastbourne memory, The service will help people develop we would love to see it. service – commissioned by East Sussex County Council and the personalised and practical solutions to deal with everyday issues – this Visit Eastbourne, Eastbourne county’s Clinical Commissioning could include exploring services, Hospitality Association, Your Groups (CCGs) and delivered by Eastbourne BID and Eastbourne Southdown, received 147 referrals groups and activities that support unLtd Chamber of Commerce have compared to nearly 400 between individuals to improve their health joined forces, promoting Eastbourne January and March. and emotional wellbeing. through the #LoveEastbourne social media campaign. Significant effect Steve Hickman-Brown, Southdown’s community support services director, Kirstie Addleton, Community The #EBMemories competition is a bit added: “Community Connectors can Connectors operations manager, of fun to get involved in and the chance have an extremely positive impact on said: “The pandemic has had a to win ice cream sundaes from Gianni’s. individuals, with most reporting an significant effect on all of our lives and created a huge amount of improvement to their wellbeing after To join in, all you need to do is recreate stress, anxiety and uncertainty. It’s accessing the service. an old photo of a day out in Eastbourne. so important that those needing support to be able to cope with “Two thirds of those receiving Even if you don’t have any of your support between October 2019 own photos, you can still join in the unprecedented pressures and February 2020 visited their GP by recreating one of Heritage know how to access it. less as a result, which shows the Eastbourne’s vintage photos on the difference self-help and resilience Your Eastbourne website: “While the number of referrals can make to people’s lives.” www.youreastbournebid.com/ from GPs has dropped due to the love-eastbourne-and-ebmemories restrictions put in place, people can still self-refer and access More information about the Post the original and your all the same advice and help to Community Connectors service, recreation on social media, using support their mental wellbeing which is open to anyone over Deputy Leader of Eastbourne Borough and encourage and enable self- the age of 16, can be found the hashtags #EBMemories and Council, Stephen Holt, and Town Centre #LoveEastbourne anytime between Manager, Luke Johnson, recreate a vintage help and resilience during these at: www.southdown.org/ now and the end of September. photo from Heritage Eastbourne. difficult times.” CommunityConnectors 8 Issue 003, September 2020 Live news – www.bournefreelive.co.uk
OPINION
Apprenticeships This is hard work, especially if you There are apprenticeships around that are working, looking after a family will get you onto the vocational and or facing one or more of the many earning ladder, and don’t let yourself obstructions that life throws at us. believe that doing an apprenticeship is less important than doing a degree. For many career choices, especially if it is a vocational based one, taking an In many respects you will discover apprenticeship is a great option. that you will be more respected in the workplace in the long term if you As I said earlier you may not want have a had a vocational start and then to go on to gain a degree, and the become more academic. choice is yours, but at least you will have a trade. You are likely to find it to be a less expensive route as well. If you take an apprenticeship and then want to go on to to taking a degree Educational costs you may well have an employer who The cost of a degree is, for some will let you go onto higher education people, prohibitively high because and may well assist with funding of government policies forcing (especially if you have shown loyalty universities into becoming retailers. and have a good attitude).
The subject of educational costs is That way you may well come out of another topic which is outside the it with little or no debt, vocational scope of this article so I won’t dwell experience, respect in the workplace on that. plus the added bonus of a higher- level qualification such as a degree. Why it’s not Many students end up with debts of around £50,000 to fund their first Fantastic words degree which is, to my mind, just wrong. I mentioned attitude and loyalty as personal characteristics earlier and I I am not saying don’t do a degree if want to sign off with a few words that all over... you get the chance but it isn’t the end I heard when my son graduated from of the world if you end up doing it university a few years ago. later in life or even never at all. THE spotlight has repeatedly been on education Every now and then you hear There are some careers, such as something that sticks in your mind over the summer and the exams fiasco. It’s been medicine and veterinary paths, where and the Dean of the University a very difficult time for our young people. Dave the university route is most definitely looked at the cohort of graduates the only alternative but some before him and said, “Whatever you Cooper is a respected businessman in Eastbourne, careers are best progressed from an do or wherever this degree takes you and here he offers his views on what our apprenticeship perspective. there is something more important in life. Remember this. Whoever you teenagers can look forward to. One of the alternatives is to go are always be an energy giver and straight into employment. not an energy taker.”
By Dave Cooper, Director of LECS UK Attitude and loyalty Fantastic words and a great In the short term this may seem description of sound attitude. career limiting but many employers It is a well-known fact that most It’s not all over aren’t that interested in the academic Whatever you do, believe in yourself students leave Eastbourne to The governments of recent years achievements of a person but more and be determined to get the best continue their education and are (of both political sides) have been in their attitude and loyalty. you can from life. often drawn to places further pushing for all young people to afield to expand their careers get a degree and many employers These are two characteristics that will Do not think for one moment that and seek their way in the world. have expressed consternation at this serve you well whichever route you take. because you haven’t achieved believing that not everyone needs a academically now that you are a That is a bitter sweet situation as degree to achieve in life. Many a person has carved a good failure and always believe that you whilst they are drawn away from our career from what seems to be can achieve great things in life. lovely town, they are at least carving We have to be pragmatic and accept that the bottom of the ladder and with themselves a future. not everyone is academic and also some determination and the right attitude people peak academically sometime, time will more than often see you For many students this year, the often many years, after leaving school. through to success. opening of their results would have been a heart dropping moment, The way the government dealt with If you are in employment there are especially if they received grades the results situation was appalling but also other options that you can take lower than expected. now is the time to look forward rather provided you have the determination. Whoever you are than backwards. always be an energy Many had their dreams torn away The Open University and other from them and their hopes of their Not going straight from school to taking distance learning options are giver and not an first-choice university disappeared a degree isn’t the end of the world as available to help you attain academic before their very eyes. there are a number of good alternatives. qualifications if you want to. energy taker. Publication – www.bournefreemag.co.uk Issue 003, September 2020 9
“We’ll be very much community- by parks in Wigan, Cardiff and based and our newest facility will Gloucester last year but this will be the be fun, safe and inclusive enabling first facility to open in the South East. kids, adults, families and small groups of friends to create their own Ninja A real coup Warrior journeys and stories. Legal & General Fund Manager “We believe Eastbourne is the perfect Andrew Rice said: “We are delighted Ninja Warrior location and that we will attract that Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Park customers from all over the South will be opening in The Beacon. This East. We will be adhering strictly to is a real coup for the centre and for THE South East’s first Ninja Warrior UK the latest Government guidance on Eastbourne. In today’s world, centres social distancing and offering small need to have not only an impressive Adventure Park is set to open in The Beacon, parties and event packages, a Mini retail offer but first-class leisure facilities Eastbourne in early autumn. Ninja option for under-fives and too, so this is a perfect fit for us.” there’ll be a café and dining area. to-head race lanes in a high-energy We can’t wait to open!” By Sue Cobb atmosphere before facing the ultimate challenge in the Warped Wall. The first Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Park in the UK opened in Stoke-on- Trent in 2018 and was quickly followed Inspired by ITV’s hit game show Perfect location Ninja Warrior UK!, the new family entertainment feature is a Marcus Cogger, General Manager revolutionary indoor adventure of Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Park park combining fitness, fun and Eastbourne, said: “We are really will have many mastering their excited and proud to finally be opening inner ninja in no time as they our latest adventure park in The Beacon. tackle a well curated course of adrenalin-fuelled obstacles. “Naturally the current landscape presented us with our own challenges The 20,000 sq ft centre, which is in preparing to open but, in line with located on the first floor above Government guidance, we have taken Wilko’s in The Beacon, will include every measure to ensure the safety obstacles to climb, balance, jump of everyone who will use our facility, and swing across as well as head- and our own team.
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Amazing dad’s motivation to run a marathon
A DAD is running next month’s Beachy Head Marathon in memory of one of his twins who passed away from a rare condition in January. Joshua Greavey.
Super heros “But the staff at these places from By Peter Lindsey “They even had an operation to put a cleaners right through to consultants surgical line in his head. and even in one case a professor never make you feel alone. Finnley and Quintin Greavey and his reliance on painkillers. He were healthy twins until a sudden had survived for seven and a half “God even knows all the ‘smaller’ “Our sons were true fighters and the diagnosis at 18 weeks into the months but went downhill after the things like mri scans, blood clots, love and care the nurses and doctors pregnancy of an illness that first two months. brain bleeds, nearly losing an held for them kept them going. affected twin to twin transfusion. arm, seizures and ecg test, blood Rockinghorse charity transfusions, the 1000 times they “They saved their lives countlessly Quintin was getting too much nutrients Now Joshua, 29, a support worker both nearly passed away but they and were always in their corner which was placing pressure on his from Roselands, is running the were always saved by the true super fighting for them. heart while Finnley was getting too marathon to raise money for the heroes of the world. little, leaving him malnourished and Rockinghorse charity, based in with little space in the womb to grow. Brighton, which supported the family. “Finnley could never kick the drugs Giving back and recover from lung disease at the “This is why I’m running for this In spring 2019, they underwent Laser Joshua said: “For any parent that has same time but he did get to spend amazing charity, to give back what placenta abrasion to separate them in a premature baby or is in a high-risk some time with his twin and mum for they gave us. Kings College London. category, it is constant heart wrench a week before he passed, which was but the staff at the Trevor Mann Baby so special. “Everyone involved in this kind of Parents Joshua and Elysia, 22 were Unit’s’ overwhelming support kept journey truly are gods amongst men.” then told “Our twins would not make our hopes up. Never feel alone it and it would be repeated to us “Quintin is doing amazing and is still To sponsor Joshua, please go to: daily for the next seven months.” “The twins had many operations in the checked all the time by the hospital. www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ process, laser surgery before they joshua-greavey1 Finnley passed away in January due were born, and then both had laser “You do all of this stuff alone to due to to being unable to recover from his eye surgery, one had heart surgery the fact you have another kid at home bad start to life with his lung disease one had a hernia operation. and need to work to pay bills.
“There are others who will have had none of that and it would have been Charity supports an isolating time for them. “Indeed, it may still be isolating as we mental health come out of Lockdown. “These people need to know that there is help out there.” A CHARITY which supports the LGBT community BourneOut is working with a in Eastbourne is expanding its support for people counsellor from Brighton. struggling with their mental health. Betty said: “We are happy to fund this as long as it can be seen that the Chair Betty Gallacher said: help is required. By Peter Lindsey “Lockdown has been a difficult time for so many people, regardless of “We are an open book and we just age and sexuality. want to help others who need it.” BourneOut is offering specialist counselling to those “Some will have been lucky to have Betty can be contacted on: 07855 in need of help. help from family and friends. 796466. Betty Gallacher. 12 Issue 003, September 2020 Live news – www.bournefreelive.co.uk
When you take part would be up “If we all agree, we can take our to you as each volunteer will work campaign up to the next level and individually, using COVID-19 distancing. contribute greatly to becoming carbon neutral by 2030. Register your wish to volunteer by emailing plasticfreeeastbourne@ “And above all – we will help to keep gmail.com or phone for further our town and our coastline free of details at 07971 909454. plastic for the next generations to enjoy.” Eastbourne’s Oliver Sterno is a Community Leader of Plastic Free Eastbourne and Co-ordinator of Refill Eastbourne.
He said: “Overall, this event is intended Big Autumn to make our beach clear of debris. “Equally, it is intended to provide a whole-town experience to raise our self-confidence and our sense of Beach Clean being able to work creatively and positively during this worrying era.
“WORKING towards a carbon neutral town by 2030.” “Eastbourne has a well-deserved reputation for rising to challenges Other events coming up are: and bringing about improvement to 11th to 27th September: our town and to our surroundings. Keep Britain Tidy Autumn Clean By Peter Lindsey 22nd September: “I hope you will feel able to take part too! Car free day 27th September: HERE’S your chance to play “We would like to build on the great work Waterweek event your part and help clean which we as a town have done together Eastbourne beach. to reduce single-use plastic already. 27th September: Creative Art on the Beach Plastic Free Eastbourne is inviting It will be taking place on Friday “We have the reputation for being at 16th Sept to 22nd October: everyone to join its COVID-19 aware 25th, Saturday 26th and Sunday the forefront of developing a Plastic “Beat the Streets” whole-town Autumn Beach Clean. 27th September. Free Community.
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Thousands of elderly and vulnerable helped
EAST Sussex Fire and Rescue Service has helped would like to remind residents that we Home visits will be limited to the are still here to help. most vulnerable but over the phone thousands of people during Lockdown. advice is available for all residents. “East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is committed to keeping residents Telephone assessments are being By Dick Broady, East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service safe, despite the current challenges carried out and Telephone Risk with COVID-19. Assessments are available. The Safer Communities team, have working smoke alarms, as well as “As a result of COVID-19, we are Call 0800 177 7069 or complete alongside crews, have been offering home safety advice. temporarily changing how we supporting both the elderly and deliver our Free Home Safety Visits and return a Home Safety Visit vulnerable residents, reaching The team has also provided to the community. Request Form on our website: 7,500 across East Sussex and additional advice and guidance on Brighton & Hove. COVID-19 and when requested have “However, we still want to ensure https://www.esfrs.org/your- arranged further assistance. that, even in these challenging times, safety/home-safety-visits/ Numerous telephone calls and residents still have access to vital interactions have been made to Acting Strategic Community Safety information to keep them safe from Please send completed form to: confirm that these vulnerable residents Manager Lisa Priestman said: “We fire in the home.” [email protected]
Free fire safety for carers
DO you care for a loved one, a family member who has lost their independence through illness, disability or age?
By Dick Broady, East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service
Would you know what to A FREE online course is available do in the event of a fire, giving fire safety advice and and would your loved one safety tips for the home to make respond or be able to your loved one safer. respond to a fire or fire The course lasts for one hour alarm? and will offer advice on general fire safety, bedtime routines and A third of people who die in escape plans. fires every year are looked after by a carer, whether that To access a FREE online course, is a family member, friend or a email: [email protected] or call professional carer. 01323 462333. 14 Issue 003, September 2020 Live news – www.bournefreelive.co.uk
Covid-Ready Visitors can take comfort in the knowledge that Eastbourne’s accommodation providers, restaurants and services have worked incredibly hard implementing the necessary safety measures to successfully become Covid-ready, and what better Eastbourne Walking place for a staycation than the UK’s sunniest town!”
a fantastic opportunity to showcase To allow for social distancing, guided some of the amazing coast to country walks will have a limited capacity with Festival returns landscapes and famous landmarks walk leaders receiving additional that surround Eastbourne. training on leading walks safely to comply with current guidelines. THE ever popular Eastbourne Walking Festival Walkers can enjoy a series of themed returns 18 – 27 September, encouraging visitors walks, ranging from Mindfulness and Book now Wellbeing to the Archaeology of the More information on the Eastbourne and residents to grab their walking boots and Seven Sisters and even a Vintage Walking Festival, including signing explore Eastbourne! Post Box walk! up to guided walks through the event’s online calendar, can be Staycations found on the brand new website, www.eastbournewalkingfestival.com. By Emily Barnes, Tourism Business Engagement Officer With an anticipated increase in UK staycations for the remainder of the With limited spaces available on each The 10 day festival is comprised Showcasing the landscape year, particularly those focused on walk, book your space now to avoid of over 50 free-to-join guided Eastbourne Borough Council Lead getting out in the great outdoors, disappointment. walks, alongside a number of Cabinet Member for Tourism and the Eastbourne Walking Festival itineraries for self-guided walks Enterprise, Councillor Margaret will be a key driver for our town’s Tel: +44 (0)7935 085765 or email: around the town. Bannister said “This annual festival is tourism industry. [email protected] Publication – www.bournefreemag.co.uk Issue 003, September 2020 15
Recently awarded with the South East Sussex CAMRA community pub of the year.
the beginning of the year, they had This is a very family friendly pub with already embarked on an ambitious excellent, attentive staff, where well The Crown redecorating and refurbing project, behaved adults, children and dogs combining a modern industrial feel are always welcome. with a traditoional welcoming style. One more thing, keep your eye And now they are back. On arrival, out for their latest venture at the of Old Town Enterprise Centre, Ninkaci a taproom, your temperature is taken along with we’ll keep you updated. contact details, and there is plenty MAKE it your mission to visit Eastbourne’s best of room to queue safely at the screened bar. kept secret. Massive beer garden It was recently awarded with You can sit inside, and it is lovely, but By Gail McKay the South East Sussex CAMRA community pub of the year. while the sun is still shining, you HAVE to go outside and see their beer There were many things we Facebook live garden, it’s massive, Jo and Andy have missed in lockdown, a hug, a been busy here too, new fencing, new Jo and Andy did a smashing job meal out with friends, the benches, and if you are around at keeping spirits high with a Facebook dusk you can experience the festoon routine of the school run, but Live version of ‘Play your Cards Right’ top of my list was meeting at 5pm on a Sunday Afternoon. The lighting and hurricane lamps. This is friends at the local pub. The prize being ‘’50 CROWN POUNDS!’’ a very special corner of Old Town casual spontaneity of turning There was music, dancing and online with views across the Downs and the up to see who’s about. banter, not the same as being there historic St Mary’s church. but we still felt part of the Crown family. Situated in the heart of the Old Bank holiday weekend Town lies The Crown Inn. An award Refurbished They held a very successful and safe winning backstreet boozer with a beer Like many businesses, Jo and Andy outdoor event over the bank holiday garden that boasts over 350 sq ft of worked tremendously hard to bring weekend. The Watson Brothers outside space. back The Crown, Covid Safe. At played to a great crowd, where the audience were in family bubbles on tables or picnic blankets.
Last but not least, booze We should talk alcohol, an extensive gin menu, an impressive collection of real ales, with new guest beers all the time, Great premium lagers (Stella and Kronenburg) amongst everything else you’d expect. 16 Issue 003, September 2020 Live news – www.bournefreelive.co.uk
“Our takeaway service at the height Gardening is of the crisis was vital to many people, and since then we have been thinking of the best ways to give more choice new attraction at to our customers. “We have decided that gardening is She said: “Previously this was a one area we can move into. disused area at Sharnfold Farm and we are determined to make the “It may be near the end of the attraction as popular as possible. Sharnfold Farm season when it comes to gardening but we have decided to go for it. “There is no doubt that gardening There won’t be many businesses will help. A POPULAR visitor tourist attraction is defying expanding at the moment. “We have also been boosted by the the tough business outlook after Lockdown by Eat Out to Help Out scheme, which “It’s not easy for businesses but has been very popular everywhere it deciding to expand into gardening. we have decided to be bold and would appear. increase what we have on offer.” It is owned by Kent Entertainments, By Peter Lindsey run by Donna Bull and Ray Grant, “We have certainly benefited from and Donna said she has been Gardening area that too.” looking at ways to grow the business. Donna and her team have created an Sharnfold Farm, situated on outdoor gardening area. So much more Hailsham Road at Stone Cross, Customer choice Other attractions include a farm Eastbourne, was busy both Donna said: “We have had what Items on sale include plants, shop, butchers, revamped coffee during the COVID-19 crisis with I would call a nice summer, and compost, pottery, fun garden shop, farm trail and a play area for its popular drive thru service and our car park has been absolutely ornaments, soils, decorative stones, youngsters including a tractor, slide, now during the summer holidays. packed most days. pebbles and frost proof pots. swings and secure garden.
Schoolgirl publishes new book on bullying
A TEENAGER from Eastbourne has written a new children’s book about bullying based on “Cristina has gained confidence to write children and adults alike to her own experiences. and self-publish four cookery books. rediscover the pleasure to cook from scratch by using simple and Mum Annarita Ressa said: “This “These include using her own original local ingredients from tradition.” recipes, drawing upon her heritage By Peter Lindsey book is based on Cristina’s direct from Southern Italy.” Cristina studies food technology experience on the topic and in her GCSEs at Cavendish and something very close to the hearts Cristina Ruggiero, 15, pictured, The dishes are vegetarian and previously won the Masterchef has created the characters in of many children. pescatarian and Ms Ressa said her competition for her age group. Dotty The Doughnut. daughter has been supported by “We hope the book will inspire them Dymock Farm in Seaford with fresh Her books are available on Amazon – Cristina, a Year 11 pupil at Cavendish to take a stand against bullying, gain produce to serve up the tasty recipes. search for Cristina Ruggiero. School, has self-published the book, confidence in reporting these events which is suitable for nursery and and ask for support – something Ms Ressa said: “With her books She also runs a social media page on primary children. many children struggle with. Cristina would like to inspire Instagram called Cristina Cooks. Publication – www.bournefreemag.co.uk Issue 003, September 2020 17
BBC gets into the Grove filming Antiques Roadtrip
LITTLE Chelsea Antiques Emporium was visited recently by the BBC film crew for Antiques Road Trip. Find out if they discovered treasure in this antiques wonderland.
By Gail McKay Steve Hansen.
If you haven’t wandered into this There’s an amazing ancient Egyptian Sonic steriliser quirky antique shop yet, you’re statuette from about 500 years BCE, “The most enjoyable part of the day is Steve Hansen, Proprietor in for a treat. carved from a piece of hard stone. when someone brings in something The base is slightly convex which for me to buy, currently I’m mostly Little Chelsea Antiques Emporium As you enter, it takes a while for your allows it to spin and turn very easily. buying jewellery, and other gold and 58 Grove Road, Eastbourne eyes to settle when there’s so much to silver items, as these can go straight see. Theres an alligator handbag for A museum in Birmingham had a into my new sonic steriliser before Tel: 07768 720338 £95, a wedding dress in seersucker silk appraisal. Every item has a story similar statuette which they thought which is pure Deco, circa 1935. From behind it and it’s those stories that Facebook: very close examination it may never was haunted as it would move during make the job so interesting.” @LittleChelseaAntiquesEmporium have been worn. I believe it’s a size 8, the night when the museum was and is priced at £125. closed. It was discovered that minute vibrations from the Birmingham Precious metals Underground Railway were causing He’s keen to stress that precious the movement, from this it was metals have increased in price drastically recently, “I have many deduced that it may have been an items that I can sell for just a small earthquake detector. percent over of their metal price making investment potential; you can Timewaster welcome buy a £10 spoon today that could be Steve opened his Emporium in Grove worth £12 next week!” Road seven years ago, “I wanted to have an Antiques shop where Customers become friends people could browse and relax, stop “Buying and selling to and from the for a chat and a chin wag, hence my good people of Eastbourne is a slogan ‘I Buy, Sell or just Chat about privilege, and I endeavour always to Antiques...Timewasters Welcome!’” be fair and honest, as nothing else will promote return business and many of New layout my customers become friends!” But now in these changing times the question is, can still welcome It was a real treat to browse and chat timewasters? The answer is, of course, with Steve. The jewellery is gorgeous, yes. With the new shop layout he and very reasonably priced, and the selection of weird and wonderful can easily chat with customers whilst items from vintage glass, china, hats, maintaining safe social distancing. musical instruments, mirrors will have you popping in regularly. I have installed a new counter with a large screen, allowing me to He’s just been filmed for the BBC’s 1935 wedding dress. converse safely. Antiques Road Trip so get in quick. Earthquake warning device? 18 Issue 003, September 2020 Live news – www.bournefreelive.co.uk
Senior East Sussex Fire Service leader goes ‘home’ for promotion Mark Andrews, Deputy Chief Fire Officer.
ONE of the most senior firefighters in the “While I have enjoyed my service assistant commissioner and previously in London and East Sussex, West Lewisham Borough Commander. service covering East Sussex is moving for a Sussex is where I grew up and still promotion – to where he started his career. live and therefore it is an honour to East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service return to serve the county that means chief fire officer Dawn Whittaker said: “I would like to offer Mark my so much to me. He takes over from Neil Stocker who congratulations on his appointment By Peter Lindsey is due to retire in November after 29 and look forward to collaborating “I am grateful to Neil Stocker for his with him in the future. years with the fire service. tremendous work and the legacy he Mark Andrews is the assistant is handing over and wish him well in “This appointment will continue to Mr Andrews said: “West Sussex Fire chief fire officer for East Sussex his retirement.” strengthen the collaborative work Fire and Rescue Service. and Rescue Service is where I started between our fire services and my career and I am delighted to Mr Andrews joined East Sussex Fire enhance the strong partnership of But he is moving to be deputy chief come back as the deputy chief fire and Rescue in June 2016 from London our Local Resilience Forum to keep fire officer in West Sussex. officer at such an exciting time. Fire Brigade where he was deputy the people of Sussex safe.”
“Starting a business in a pandemic Matthew Bates, owner of The might seem mad, but there will be Junction restaurant in Polegate, who Launch of Start opportunities for people to plan and received help to start their business successfully launch businesses even said: “Our Start Up Loan has in this difficult climate. been invaluable in helping get the business launched. “However, it is more important than Up September to ever that they plan thoroughly, and our “Our specific needs were not only team of experts is on hand to help.” listened too but understood and Throughout September, the team considered with genuine interest. help businesses will offer: “I would, without question, recommend • A free online session with Let’s Do Business Group.” specialist business adviser. LET’S Do Business Group has announced a new • A free online session with a To find out more visit: scheme to help people who are thinking about finance and funding expert. www.letsdobusinessfinance.co.uk/ • Free advice on finding premises. start-up-september starting a new business. • Access to business information factsheets. Throughout September, business • Apply for Her Biz start up By Peter Lindsey experts from the Group will be programme. available to provide one to one • support to people who are thinking Support to apply for a loan. This is a response to the • Preferential rates for new significant rise in unemployment about starting a business. businesses moving into caused by Lopckdown. Graham Marley said “The COVID-19 Newhaven Enterprise Centre. Group Chief Executive Graham pandemic has led to a significant • A free advice session from an Marley, pictured, has launched the increase in unemployment and approved accountant. 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We can only hope the travel industry will one day return to normal Martin Wellings.
THIS year has undoubtedly been one of the most frustrating that any of us can year, this would give the autumn season for things to be a bit clearer remember, and most of us will have been lucky just to call it frustrating if we going forward and seeing if the or family members have not been directly affected by the Coronavirus itself. likely spike in COVID-19 predicted does actual occur. symptoms – oh for a fillet de boeuf By Martin Wellings, Personal Service Travel accompanied by a verre of very Predictions as to how things are going good St. Emilion! to work out are not easy with all the variables, as so much depends on the 2020 will have seen many plans I for one have really felt deprived of Don’t book early confidence of the public as travelling having to be postponed or not even being able to visit even my feeling uneasy is hardly ideal and of My advice to anyone planning a cancelled, not least will be the favourite country of France where course, whether or not we do actually holiday in the near future is to ignore foreign holiday. I am having definite withdrawal get the COVID-19 spike. what colleagues in the travel industry will say about booking early and do the reverse and book nearer to the Looking forward Hopefully the spike will not happen departure date. and also hopefully, with the amount of pressure put on the government It may mean missing out on some Your Local by the tourist industry and airlines, we special offers, but this is surely might be able to get the quarantine preferable to not actually knowing Family Law period reduced and for areas such if the particular holiday is going to as the Canary Islands and Spain be operate, if the flights will actually Specialist treated as separate destinations rather go at the times originally set out, or than lumping them all down as Spain indeed is there any likelihood of a Friendly, comprehensive and just because they are Spanish and Call for a friendly quarantine period on the return. aff ordable Family Law advice not necessarily any similarity to virus informal chat: including: casualties in the mainland. On top of all this, it would be good 01323 356008 for the airlines to have a few months • Divorce I don’t like to finish on a negative Or email Brigitt e under their belt to check that the note, so will just say that all one • Dissoluti on of Civil Partnerships considerably reduced spacing on their can do is hope for things to directly aircraft does not cause any problems. • Separati on Agreements gradually return to normal and that a vaccination is not too far off but • Financial Sett lements Public confidence I feel confident in saying that the
• Arrangements for children I suggest you may wish to research one certainty will be that we shall all FREE FIRST holiday plans this year, but leave the be looking forward to that eventual APPOINTMENT • Pre-nupti al Agreements actual booking for 2021 until next foreign holiday even more than usual! • Cohabitati on Agreements
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New Perch restaurant offering 50 percent off on Friday and Saturday evenings
BOSSES at Perch Princes Park say it is something they have never done before.
By Peter Lindsey
However, the effects of COVID-19 “Fewer covers, fewer staff on shift at mean they have little choice. any one time, both in front of house and our kitchen. The outlet has only just opened, set in Princes Park along Eastbourne “Hopefully, you realise we are mad seafront. about our team; we have the pleasure of working with some ace people. A spokesman said: “As a cafe, we’ve done the odd pop-up but not a full “So we need to put more services on programme of evenings in the winter. to keep our team size the same.”
“We’ve also never ventured into Perch also has a café in Lancing. discounting. The spokesman said: “We are looking “Whilst we couldn’t afford to do this quick to articulate and worthwhile “It’s because of our team; so here’s at doing a different service – adapt all the time; we have a good chance having hence why we decided why we’ve done it. and overcome. here to do something to keep going to try and keep the standards of through the winter. the government scheme (50% off “Social distancing has changed our “We aren’t really known for being capped at £10) but move the times business; we are down to around to open in the winter in the evening. “This is an idea that’s come about to Friday and Saturday night. 40 per cent of the covers we had this But we’ve seen the success of the rather quickly – hence why we didn’t time last year. eat out scheme. release a menu when we announced “So come on down and give it a try.” our intentions.
“We’ve had to work hard to make sure we can pull this off, whilst the purpose isn’t to make a profit, we also can’t make a loss either.
“We want to maintain the high-quality We are looking at ingredients we use in our dishes and cover our costs. doing a different service – adapt “That’s it. With an offer like this; for us, it needs to be easy to understand, and overcome. Publication – www.bournefreemag.co.uk Issue 003, September 2020 23
More local restaurants extend Rishi’s Eat Out to Help Eastbourne Out deal AT least three more Eastbourne pubs are Hotel wins 2020 extending the government scheme to offer Tripadvisor award 50 per cent off food and drink. By Peter Lindsey
THE Devonshire “We wish to thank all those guests They are The Dolphin in people back on their high streets who took the time to leave a review South Street, The Pilot in and in their town centres. Park Hotel has been and we look forward to the holiday Meads and The British Queen recognized as one of trade within Eastbourne to start in Willingdon. “We now need to see it extended to growing stronger again.” continue the critical support that it is the 2020 Travellers’ A spokesman for The Dolphin said: providing for small firms as we enter Choice ‘Best of the Source of inspiration “As the government Eat Out to Help a period of economic make or break. Out scheme drew to an end we Best’ award winners. Kanika Soni, Chief Commercial decided to continue the discount “Over the past few weeks, the Officer at Tripadvisor, said: offer throughout September. scheme has been hugely “Winners of the 2020 Travellers’ welcomed by small businesses Choice Awards should be proud of By Peter Lindsey “Join us every Monday– and their customers alike. this distinguished recognition. Wednesday and enjoy 50 per cent off your food bill.” “A nationwide one-month extension It has been rewarded for ‘Best “Although it’s been a challenging year would go some way to helping Service’, ranking in the top for travel and hospitality, we want to The Pilot has decided to do the many firms which are still only just 25 hotels within the United celebrate our partners’ achievements. same but refers to ‘a limited menu.’ Kingdom and Channel Islands. about managing in this time of crisis. “Award winners are beloved for their The British Queen at Willingdon It is based on a full year of “More than 35 million meals have exceptional service and quality. says its deal is Monday to Thursday Tripadvisor reviews, prior to any for the whole of the month. been cooked and dished out changes caused by the pandemic. across almost 50,000 restaurants “Not only are these winners well The national scheme finished at the and cafes who have been able deserving, they are also a great Great honour end of August. to reap the rewards of this source of inspiration for travellers as General Manager Hugh Drake said: great initiative, but as we enter the world begins to venture out again.” “It has been a difficult year, and re- The Federation of Small Businesses September with schools reopening opening post COVID-19 has had its (FSB) wanted to see Eat Out to and more people going back to challenges … so to be recognised To see traveller reviews of The Help Out extended through to their places of work, there are still within the top 25 hotels in the UK is Devonshire Park Hotel, visit: September, with its chairman Mike strong merits to continuing this for a great honour. Cherry describing the next months one more month.” www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_ as “economic make or break”. “Customer Service is always a priority Review-g190722-d627261- The FSB said that after September and we will go to great lengths to Reviews-The_Devonshire_Park_ He said: “The Eat Out to Help the scheme should be ensure our guests leave knowing we Hotel_Eastbourne-Eastbourne_ Out scheme has been an “reactivated” in areas that have have done everything possible to assist. East_Sussex_England.html overwhelming success in getting gone through local lockdowns.
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the immune system. They found that certain essential oils, like eucalyptus and ginger, had undeniable “immune function enhancing properties” found in multiple studies.
Aromas lessen inflammation With viruses and other pathogens circulating around us, whose severity depends on how much our body induces inflammation, it may be of utmost importance to our immune system to be able to control our inflammatory response. Our body might be in a higher state of inflammation from our diet, insomnia, prior infections we sniff something that brings back or diseases, toxin accumulation a pleasant memory or anticipation or dehydration. When mixed with How a smell of something pleasant, our brain exposure to a virus, our body may automatically releases feel-good, release even more inflammation relaxing chemicals. in the form of hormones, called cytokines, into the blood. They Relaxation is one of the ways in are able to cross the blood-brain- can boost your which a smell can boost our immune barrier to activate an inflammatory system. Stress affects the nervous response from the brain. Too much system, which we now know has inflammation can have significant a direct connection to both our health consequences. endocrine and immune systems. immune system When we feel stress, it increases Not surprisingly, this is where some our cortisol levels. Inhaling certain essential oils excel. Since essential essential oils have been shown to oils themselves contain biochemical THERE are about a million plant species, but only have the ability to signal the brain to molecules, they are able to exert reduce stress hormones (like cortisol pharmacological effects and act as about 3,000 contain essential oils. Of those, 10% and adrenaline) in the body, and to anti-inflammatories. Essential oils are used for aromatherapy commercially. And naturally support the hormones and can cross the blood-brain-barrier to neurotransmitters associated with reduce inflammation. these oils are precious. pleasant feelings. The Journal of Lipid Research According to the Journal of Frontiers reported in their January issue By Dr Persephone Burleton, Ph.D, Modern Healing in Behavioral Neuroscience, in 2010 that certain essential oils, inhaling lavender essential oil works like thyme and clove, reduce the just as well as the anti-depressant expression of inflammatory COX-2 Essential oil containing plants Besides having a direct link to our Diazepam for anxiety. Because enzyme up to 75%. Anti-inflammatory produce their own chemical bloodstream, aromas have a direct of the connection between drugs, like aspirin and ibuprofen, compounds to protect themselves connection to our brain. In fact, our our endocrine, immune system also work to block COX enzymes, from infection. These compounds sense of smell is the only sense that and nervous system (called the however, since they are drugs, they are contained in oils that can has a direct connection to our brain hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal-axis), have to be processed through the be extracted. Since they were (and likely, the only sense that uses when we increase our stress levels, liver and kidneys, which may damage designed to protect the plant from quantum physics to work). When we we are significantly lowering our these organs over time. microorganisms and keep the inhale an aroma, tiny molecules that immune system. Aromas that are plant healthy, it makes sense that are not immediately sent to our lungs able to decrease our sympathetic With the right blend of multiple, these oils tend to be both anti- are instead dissolved into the lining of nervous system, which can lower synergistic essential oils it’s possible microbial and anti-inflammatory. our nose. These molecules stimulate receptors in our olfactory system, heart rate, breathing rate and even to stimulate the immune system, while reducing stress and inflammation with We have the ability to use these oils which is part of our nervous system, our blood pressure, are, ultimately, for the same benefits as plants use that then carry signals directly to the lowering our risk of falling ill. a few simple inhales. them when we inhale their aromas. limbic system in the brain. Studies have shown that when Aromas increase immunity we inhale these aromas we can Aromas lessen stress Besides lowering our stress levels, absorb up to 70% of their chemical The limbic system also happens to essential oils may have direct compounds into our blood. The be the same part of the brain that immunostimulatory properties when Dr Persephone is a fully licensed herbalist chemical compounds travel into is connected to our emotions and inhaled. Last year, Molecules Journal and acupuncturist, Nutritional Therapist, our lungs, where they diffuse into memories. Our feelings originate published an article by scientists who Integrative Medicine Practitioner and our blood stream, furthering their here, and they tie memories to did a thorough review of all scientific Diplomat of Oriental Medicine. potential for pharmacological activity. certain scents. Because of this, when data related to essential oils and www.modern-healing.co.uk Publication – www.bournefreemag.co.uk Issue 003, September 2020 27
DGH maternity team launches ‘PETALS’ project
PREGNANT women are now able to access further The PETALS project offers information There is also postnatal advice and about these possible complications physiotherapy information available. support offered by the ‘PETALS’ project, to help and introduces strategies that them maintain their perineal health as well as have been designed to prevent or Members of staff are being educated minimise them. to practice the PETALS techniques prevent complications during birth. and the aim is that a consistent These include patient information approach is practised by the physiotherapists, gynaecological leaflets with links to videos to midwives and doctors at the point of By Peter Lindsey nurses and maternity support educate on antenatal physiotherapy birth to reduce the risk of an OASI. workers who promote perineal to strengthen the pelvic floor health for life and reduce the muscles, perineal massage during There is a follow up service to The ‘PETALS’ project is a incidence of Obstetric Anal pregnancy and techniques to help provide support and on-going new multidisciplinary team Sphincter Injuries (OASI) which prevent anal sphincter injuries treatment, if an OASI is unfortunately of obstetricians, midwives, can occur at birth. occurring during birth. still sustained.
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Eastbourne beach yoga
YOU might have noticed something special on Eastbourne seafront. paddle together, running in and out I always think of our morning together of the waves, then warmining up with as a little yoga holiday, a ‘break from a hot drink in a local beach café and the norm’, taking some time out from By Eva Kristlova, Yoga Life Studio enjoying a catch up together. the busy-ness of everyday life. It is definitely one of my favourite times of There is something so uplifting about the week. Everyone is welcome, no Making most of the sunshine (we air and watching our breath as it practising together on the beach. All previous yoga experience necessary. are the sunshine coast after all) emerges and gives flight into the your worries are washed away with the Yoga Life Studio teachers bright air. In summer we enjoy the the tide and you feel energised and See you on the beach! led by Eva Kristlova offer yoga heat on our bodies as we practice recharged, ready for all that life has sessions on the beach not only in together and we often swim after in store. The sound of the sea, the summer but all year round. class. The social aspect of the class birds and nature make this class so Eva Kristlova is a qualified yoga teacher with is so important to us all. The English special for everyone. It is good for British Wheel of Yoga and a Yoga Alliance In winter we wrap up in coats, hats, Channel is often freezing, even in balance and posture too as our local Professionals Associate. scarves, gloves and thick socks, mid-summer, so there is usually a beach is covered in pebbles which 07780 535134 enjoying the sharpness of the cold lot of squealing and laughter as we can make you very wobbly! [email protected] www.yoga-life.co.uk
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CGI image of the ‘Winwood’ Development, Dittons Road, Stone Cross. Property market is booming: ‘They’re selling like hot cakes’
BOURNEFREE looks at how the housing market is battling back after lockdown.
The UK property market has prospective buyers than just proximity experienced a record-smashing By Peter Lindsey to a station.” summer mini boom. Figures from Nationwide show that And there are signs the positivity will March 2008, in contrast to the usual supply and heightened demand house prices surged at their fastest continue into the autumn. summer sales lull. seem relatively balanced,” said rate in 16 years last month to an all- Rightmove’s Miles Shipside. time high. The number of sales agreed from Over the past 10 years, the average mid-July to mid-August totalled more monthly fall in asking prices at this “However, those expressing most This was partly due to the stamp duty than £37 billion. time of year has been 1.2 per cent. desire to move on are unsurprisingly holiday. in London and its commuter belt. One of our local agents said: However, the new figures show asking Figures from Nationwide show “Homes are selling like hot cakes at prices up in 10 out of 12 regions, “London has 69 per cent more that the average cost of a home in the moment.” hitting record highs in seven areas. properties coming to market, with Britain rose two per cent in August the South-East at 60 per cent and the to £224,123. This is great news for Eastbourne and That’s according to figures from East at 56 per cent. indeed the national economy. Rightmove. It followed a 1.8 per cent rise in “With work and transport patterns July, the month when Chancellor The post-lockdown surge in activity “More property is coming to market potentially changing most around Rishi Sunak said the tax would be also saw the highest number of than a year ago in all regions, the capital, commuter belt properties suspended on the first £500,000 of homes being put up for sale since and at a national level the new need to have more appeal to any purchase until March next year. Publication – www.bournefreemag.co.uk Issue 003, September 2020 31
Figures from Nationwide show that houseBen and Caroline prices Surridge. surged at their fastest rate in 16 years last month to CGI image of the ‘Winwood’ Development, Dittons Road, Stone Cross. an all-time high.
Prices last rose by two per cent or “The bounce back in prices reflects The changes apply to all residential This means that a landlord more in a single month in February the unexpectedly rapid recovery purchases and will benefit all types purchasing an additional property, 2004, according to Nationwide data. in housing market activity since the of buyer. classed as owning more than one easing of lockdown restrictions.” property, including their main The annual rate of increase Property investor Rex Ekaireb said: residence will pay three per cent accelerated from 1.5 per cent to 3.7 What is the Stamp Duty “These changes are a really positive Stamp Duty for all purchases per cent. move by the UK government to get between £40,000–£500,000. holiday? the property sector back on its feet. Nationwide’s chief economist Robert In July, Rishi Sunak confirmed that Gardner said: “House prices have the Stamp Duty threshold would “The industry has been hit so hard now reversed the losses recorded immediately increase from £125,000 by the pandemic that something had in May and June and are at a new to £500,000, a change that will run to be done to help all those in what Local Estate Agents all-time high. until 31st March 2021. is one of the UK’s largest industries are positive for investment. Leaper Stanbrook is at 5 “Cutting this tax is a great way to get Gildredge Road. people transacting in the property market, particularly in the case of first- MD Andrew J Leaper said: time buyers, who will otherwise find it “Since the lifting of restrictions incredibly difficult.” relating to the housing market, we have been very According to the Chancellor, this encouraged by the level of will reduce the average Stamp Duty offers received and sales bill by around £4,500, a welcome agreed from the viewings holiday indeed. that we have conducted, whilst strictly adhering to the But despite the changes affecting government’s safety and social all types of buyer, there will still distancing advice. be a disparity between what some landlords will pay compared with a “We can assure all applicants standard homebuyer. and vendors that all Detail of Shard over Thames precautions will continue by Mark Curryer. What about landlords? to be taken as the health Landlords who are buying additional and wellbeing of our staff properties have needed to pay a and clients is of paramount three per cent surcharge on top of importance.” the standard rates since April. Eastbourne Property Shop And, despite landlords benefitting talks about ‘these tough times’ from the Stamp Duty threshold but it has a high number of increase, they will still need to pay the properties available. three per cent surcharge.
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Scents and sensibility
BAHLOO & YHI, is a new luxury fragrance company supporting St Wilfrid’s Hospice.
By Gail McKay
BAHLOO & YHI is the new brand Emma now hand crafts wax melts creating luxury home fragrance, and room sprays, with candles and founded by Emma Henson. diffusers coming soon. A range of wax warmers are also stocked from Emma, an ex-hairdresser was looking her garden workshop. for a new direction, when she was inspired by her father-in-laws love of scented candles. She wanted to Vegan and cruelty free make her own. Thinking it would be Established in January 2020, every blend with true to scent fragrance Supporting charities relatively straight forward, she spent product is given the highest attention oils, BAHLOO & YHI strive to As well as smelling amazing and the next four years learning how to to detail. Using only the finest quality use sustainable ingredients and looking great BAHLOO & YHI are make them. vegan soy and vegetable wax recyclable plastic, only using cruelty also passionate about supporting free ingredients. charities. The ‘Happy Days’ collection donates £1.00 from each sold to St Scent triggers memories, the popular Wilfrid’s Hospice and as the brand ‘My Girl’ scent reminds us of luxury grows Emma looks to support mental Andy Butler perfume, ‘Peekaboo’ is reminiscent health charities. of baby powder and ‘Eden’ is a BAHLOO & YHI offer *Free local beautiful floral scent. Photography delivery. @BAHLOOANDYHI can be found on Facebook and Instagram. Award Winning Photography Emma says, “The large scent list is always growing, ‘Gingerbread’ is The new website: going to be a favourite this winter, www.bahlooandyhi.co.uk is it’s simply gorgeous.” launching on 10th September. *T&C Apply.
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Orchestra gets The Grove real boost Theatre is back
THE Grove Theatre is back in business, formerly known as The Underground Theatre.
National Poetry Day: 1 OCT 2020 – 7:15pm
National Poetry Day is the UK- wide annual mass celebration of poetry, taking place on the first Thursday of October that encourages all to enjoy, discover and share poetry, and experience poetry’s power to bring people together. for you. Be entertained, moved and The theme this year is “Vision” challenged… and above all, see the and the Poetry Café Eastbourne world through these poets’ eyes! has invited leading local poets to prepare and perform their works Prices start from £2.
Cabaret Cerises: 2 OCT 2020 – 8:00pm
WE are back, with safely in mind! We are bringing you a fantastic Cabaret Cerises show. We have a variety of acts from THE Royal Tunbridge Wells Symphony Orchestra local professional and amateur performers, featuring Vivian are delighted to welcome Nicola Benedetti as their Doll, Honey Falls, The Cherry new ‘Honorary President’. Long Stockings and The Cherry Heesatease. Excited to show of their skills, we will have Cabaret, By Frances Armstrong – Chairman, RTWSO. Aerial, Singing, Boylesque, Covid restrictions in place, in line Burlesque and Tease! with government guidelines.
RTWSO Music Director Roderick Seating is limited and will be All seats are pre booked in advance, Dunk said: “It is great to have Tickets for the new season will be available by advanced booking only. no tickets will be sold on the door. a new Honorary President that on sale once we have a clearer is so passionate about bringing idea of when concerts will be We have 3 options to choose from: music to young people. able to resume. Gold – front row tables seating “At a time when we are successfully Be sure to keep an eye on the up to 4 people at £50. The Grove Theatre orchestra’s website for details. developing and growing our own Silver – Second row tables up to Eastbourne Library, Grove Road education and outreach programme, www.rtwso.org 3 people at £38. Eastbourne BN21 4TL this news is a real boost to the orchestra, and with the orchestra’s Bronze – seating provided in www.groveeastbourne.com Centenary celebrations approaching tiered rows (socially distanced) in 2022, we are honoured to be £24 per 2 people per booking Email: grovetheatreeastbourne@ associated with Nicola in this way.” (solo tickets not available). gmail.com we are design print marketing digital here for you
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At Towner
NOW reopened, and with carefully planned social distancing and safety measures in place, we preview two FREE upcoming exhibitions at Towner Eastbourne.
Towner International: 6 OCT 2020 – 10 JAN 2021
Towner International is a Collection, British Art, Tate), Turner Mu-Tien Tammy Ho, Omar Vega and the human impact on the new biennial exhibition of Prize nominated artist Mike Nelson, Macotela, Paul Becker, Rita Evans, environment. Notions of identity, contemporary art that will take and Noelle Collins (Exhibitions & Ryan Orme, Saskia Olde Wolbers, community, collaboration and time place for the first time at Towner Offsite Curator, Towner Eastbourne) Sherko Abbas, Stuart Middleton. are also threaded through Towner Eastbourne from 6 October 2020 International, addressing these to 10 January 2021. Following an The exhibition features artists living Towner International hopes to themes from both a global and open call, 24 artists have been and making locally in Sussex, Kent address how artistic communities domestic socio-political viewpoint. selected by an esteemed panel and Hampshire, as well as those are recording and responding to including Polly Staple (Director working and exhibiting nationally and the economic, political, cultural, and of Collection, British Art, Tate), internationally. The Brewers Award environmental changes that are Turner Prize nominated artist of £10,000, sponsored by Brewers unfolding across the world today. Mike Nelson, and Noelle Collins Decorator Centres, will be awarded These themes will be explored The Brewers Award is generously (Exhibitions & Offsite Curator, to one of the exhibiting artists along through work in a wide range of provided by Brewers Decorator Centres, Towner Eastbourne). with mentoring from the Towner team. mediums from photography and the country’s leading independent moving image to sculpture, installation, supplier of decorating materials. Towner International is a new biennial Artists include: Adam Chodzko, ceramics, painting and print. Founded in Eastbourne in 1904, exhibition of contemporary art that Ailbhe Ní Bhriain, Alexi Marshall, Brewers is a family run business with a will take place for the first time at Arpita Shah, Ayo Akingbade, Video works reflecting on the focus on delivering a high standard of Towner Eastbourne from 6 October Benedict Drew, Carla Wright, Ian geo-political situation in Iraq and service and expert advice. 2020 to 10 January 2021. Following Land, Jack Shearing, Joe Packer, textiles reworking ideas of colonial an open call, 24 artists have been Jonathan Baldock, Julia Crabtree photography will sit alongside selected by an esteemed panel and William Evans, Maeve Brennan, reflections on diasporic cultural including Polly Staple (Director of Marianne Fahmy, Mohammed Sami, displacement, memory, trauma
compromised their vision or fretted Art, Life and Us: Christine Binnie, Jennifer Binnie and the Towner Collection. about art world fashionability with the 19 SEP 2020 – 16 MAY 2021 result that they now seem more fresh and relevant than ever.” – Louisa Buck, art critic and correspondent Christine Binnie and Jennifer collective which evolved in the early for The Art Newspaper. Binnie have a long-standing 1980s in London. connection with the Eastbourne Art, Life and Us will be the first area and grew up in Wannock, they In this Towner exhibition, which they Towner Collection exhibition guest- spent formative years attending will curate, Christine and Jennifer will curated by artists. Eastbourne College of Art and use their own work to complement Design which firmly established pieces chosen from Towner’s their identities as artists. Collection. The exhibition will guide the visitor through a journey which They have both developed a strong will reflect on and embrace our place connection to the rural and downland in this changing world, exploring landscape which has influenced their themes of nature, the body, meaning Image credits: work in performance art, pottery and the cycles of life. Chris Drury, Crow Sitting on a Fence Post, (Christine) and painting (Jennifer). 1973-74. ©The Artist. Towner Eastbourne. Along with Wilma Johnson, the “Simultaneously embracing nature George Henry, Landscape, undated. sisters are founding members of The and culture, ancient rite and modern Towner Eastbourne. Neo Naturists, a performance art ritual, the Binnies have never Publication – www.bournefreemag.co.uk Issue 003, September 2020 37
A tale of convicts, mystery, friendship, rivalry, unrequited love, revenge and redemption.
but on the morning of February 29, he tweeted a video announcing Great Expectations at that he would run one more day to complete the month.
“We have 29 days in a leap year in February,” he said while en route the Italian Gardens from France to England.
“28 [marathons] in 28 days fits nice, EDDIE Izzard, who lives in Bexhill and is a former Eddie has been a great supporter but there’s a 29th. Why not do one of Bexhill’s De La Warr Pavilion and more marathon?” pupil at Eastbourne College, is performing only last month staged an abridged Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations from version of his latest comedy world Not the first time September 15th until September 20th at the tour Wunderbar there. The challenge started in London and took Izzard all around Europe. Paris Italian Gardens in Eastbourne. It was live from the rooftop of the was supposed to be his 28th and DLWP in COVID safe conditions and final stop, but he added his extra was so popular extra dates were added. run to bookend the event with two By Gail McKay London marathons. Daily marathons Before Lockdown, Eddie ran a This isn’t the first time that Izzard has It is a tribute of six performances “But few know that it was acting that marathon every day in February in run a marathon challenge for charity in memory of Peter Pyemont was Eddie’s first love. 28 different countries. as in 2016 he ran 27 marathons (former Bede’s Headmaster and in 27 days (one for every year Dickens fan) and in support of “These preview shows offer the He dubbed the event ‘the Make Nelson Mandela spent in prison) Camilla’s Bookshop in Grove chance to see Eddie as he follows Humanity Great Again Challenge,’ in South Africa to raise money for Road, Eastbourne, which was in Dickens’ footsteps with his which he ran to raise money for child disadvantaged kids. hit by an arson attack earlier live performance of the master refugees in Europe. this year. storyteller’s much-loved classic.” He said the event was “a salute to A spokesman said: “The show will go Grab a blanket humanity at a time of great division.” ahead rain or shine. The cost to attend this fantastic event He ran his first marathon on February “It is a tale of convicts, mystery, is: 1M x 1M blanket space for one 1st, a day after Britain’s official friendship, rivalry, unrequited love, person £35 and 1M x 1M blanket secession from the European Union. revenge and redemption. space for two people, £50. Eddie wore a hat with the words “Actor, comedian – Eddie’s career To book a ticket to see this amazing “Make Humanity Great Again” on it in spans both of these with record- person, go to: each of his 29 marathons. breaking comedy tours and critically acclaimed film, TV and theatre www.dlwp.com/event/eddie- Originally, the plan was to run 28 performances. izzard-eastbourne-2020/ marathons in 28 days in 28 countries, 38 Issue 003, September 2020 Live news – www.bournefreelive.co.uk
Created from several garden rooms it propagate your own plants, then pay has spectacular herbaceous borders special attention to those areas and the planted in contemporary style in a equipment you use as young plants are Green and traditional setting for visitors to enjoy especially vulnerable to diseases. As a a very different experience. Lots of final precaution, I tend to use a smoke late season colour with grasses and fumigator which will guarantee the some magnificent specimen trees removal of the final flying and crawling pleasant don’t miss the partly-walled garden. insects witout any real odour involved. Herstmonceux Castle will also open Once complete you can restock for the scheme on 3rd October too, the greenhouse for the oncoming HAVE you noticed it’s starting to get darker now in with tickets on sale in the last week colder months. I mostly use mine for of this month. storage of plants that don’t like the the mornings? Autumn is well and truly on the way. cold, as mine is heated too. I have Preparing the greenhouse many aeoniums around the garden It officially starts on the 22nd of the month and is and find they are best stored, either for autumn and winter when the morning air is crisp and cold, when you in the back porch of the house or I plan to clean up my greenhouse, in the greenhouse. I have half a can see your breath as you defrost the car and then weather permitting, for the winter. dozen bonsai trees which I prefer to You really need a good day for the overwinter in there as well. the early morning dew is still settled on the grass. task, ideally in dry, calm weather. If you have any delicate plants inside Tidying up then make sure you remove them to By Geoff Stonebanks a sheltered area while the job is in This is the month when I tend to hand. I tend to brush, or sometimes remove all the remaining summer vacuum, to remove all the debris. annuals that have really finished. With Salvia Amistad September is an excellent month no facility to compost anything in my garden, due to lack of space, I for the job. Preparation is really Next up you need to have a go One of my very favourite plants usually take everything to the local important. Dig the planting area over at cleaning the structural parts in the garden at this time of year tip in Newhaven. This summer, to remove weeds and other rubbish with disinfectant or detergent (hot is Salvia Amistad, pictured in throughout the pandemic, I have used the header. ‘Amistad’ is a bushy, and improve the soil while making solutions are often best but consult sure that you absolutely, positively a local company to drop off a large upright perennial plant which manufacturers’ directions for use). do NOT overfeed. Potted Cyclamen canvas bag and then collect it again grows to 1.2m with aromatic, You could use garden disinfectants are all over the garden centres at the when full. It’s a great service and I’ll slightly downy, corrugated, bright or a specialist greenhouse cleaner. moment and are really perfect for probably continue to use it. green slender leaves that have Make sure you wash the glazing slotting into any gaps you may have. pointed ends. It produces profuse, material inside and out as well, but Make sure you pick up the hardier You can read more of Geoff’s large deep purple tubular flowers for plastic materials, test on a small varieties with the smaller flowers. The inconspicuous area first to be sure garden at: with black calyces which are borne larger flowers are better off indoors. www.driftwoodbysea.co.uk from early summer through to the the cleaning material does not first frosts. Mine are probably damage the surface. taller than that as I do tend to feed National Garden Scheme Geoff’s garden, Driftwood has appeared If you have used shade paint through well. They look wonderful swaying Close to Eastbourne, in Hailsham, on BBC2 Gardeners’ World, was a finalist the Summer then that needs to be the gentle breezes. Knightsbridge House will open for in Gardeners’ World Magazine Best Small the scheme on Wednesday 9th and scrubbed off too. It can be difficult Space and a finalist in Lewes District Business Saturday 12th September. Tickets and to ease out dirt trapped between the Awards 2018 as ‘The Tourist Destination of Brighten up a shady spot timed entry slot must be booked in panes, try using a flexible scraper the Year’. Read the amazing 5-star reviews If you are looking to brighten up your such as plastic plant label to get in on TripAdvisor. Amazing feature in Coast advance at www.ngs.org.uk. It has Magazine and an American magazine, Flea plot this month, especially in some a mature landscaped garden which is the grooves. Check the space for Market Garden Style. Read all about Geoff’s shadier spots, then you need look no set in five acres of tranquil countryside, broken parts such as vent controllers trips to Buckingham Palace and Royal Garden further than the glorious cyclamen. surrounding the Georgian house. and draught excluders as well. If you Party in 2018 and his work for the community. Publication – www.bournefreemag.co.uk Issue 003, September 2020 39
Drusillas Park launches new farmyard encounter!
ANIMAL lovers had better be prepared because Drusillas Park in Alfriston has just introduced a brand-new Close Encounter experience with its lovable farm animals.
This unique experience will The experience is also really special allow visitors the chance to By Emily Polling, Deputy Marketing Manager, Drusillas Park for any child taking part in their first groom, feed and meet a variety ever animal encounter. of farm animals. now would be a good time to bring and above, the encounter includes an We have done a few trial runs and Drusillas currently runs a range of in something special for all the farm amazing array of activities! From donkey every time children have come out extremely popular Close Encounter fans out there. grooming, to feeding the chickens and with the biggest smiles on their faces. animal experiences which allow looking for eggs, to feeding the goats a member of the public to get “We did manage to offer one or and meeting the mice. Popular grooming nose to nose with some furry and two farm encounters just before Donkey grooming seems to be the most feathered favourites. lockdown, but corona closures “It really is a very special and popular part of the experience so far.” forced us close the encounter unforgettable experience.” Lasting between 30 and 40 minutes almost as soon as we opened it. “There has been a real buzz about the each, the experiences currently Biggest smiles encounter both amongst our members include animals such as: sloths, red We have spent the past few months Drusillas’ Deputy Managing Director, and non-members, so we are really pandas, giant anteaters, lemurs, tinkering with the formula, and we are Cassie Poland, said: “We are really excited about this new experience.” coati’s, beavers and more. now really excited to be launching excited to properly introduce our new the encounter. farmyard encounter. Drusillas has predicted the experience Exciting encounters will book up quickly, so make sure Following the success of each of these “The encounter will take place in our It’s such an interactive and hands on you get in first and reserve your experiences Drusillas made the decision farmyard; suitable for everyone aged 4 experience; kids of all ages will love it! space. You can find full details about to open up their Close Encounters to the day here: www.drusillas.co.uk/ their very popular farmyard. close-encounters
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