Refined Sugar-Free Jam Making – It’ll Make you Look Younger
By Seren Charrington Hollis Like it or lump it the Western diet is now very high in sugar and whilst I am not against a sweet treat, too much sugar…... Read more.
You can Make Hummus out of Almost Anything!
By Lyn Funnell We had some cooked food left over from our Sunday Dinner; some sugarsnap peas, marrow and turnip. All bought from local producers and kept in the... Read more.
September – Malta’s Showcase Month In Historic Heritage
Naturally all months are important but in Malta and Gozo the month of September is the staple heritage and cultural backbone joint of their existence. Why September?... Read more.
The Most Inept Policeman Since Clouseau
Murdered to Death Tuesday 3rd September to Saturday 7th September, 2024 Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne Review by Tony Flood Murdered to Death writer Peter Gordon... Read more.
Tough Three-Day Challenge by Dad
By Peter Lindsey A COURAGEOUS dad and 12 of his mates have completed a gruelling Three Peaks Challenge to raise more than £35,000 for the Sussex charity which... Read more.
Old-Fashioned Cherry Cake
By Seren Charrington Hollins When you think of a traditional slice of cake and a nice cup of tea in a china cup, it is hard not to imagine that…... Read more.
San Anton Gardens – One of my Boyhood Dreams
To be renovated again for its environmental wonders By Albert Fenech Pictures from the Malta Govt Department of Information, the Gardens itself and Pinterest In... Read more.
Newhaven’s Seaside Secrets
By Lyn Funnell Newhaven in Sussex has been a route to France for centuries. It’s an interesting town to visit, so we decided to spend the day there, exploring.... Read more.
Ranjit Recommends: Ahimsa Vegan Cafe
By Ranjit Shergill Ahimsa Vegan Cafe is located on the backroads of the town of Pinner, Northwest London, that resonates with a bygone era of quaintness when life... Read more.
Murder Mystery treated us to Carry On combined with Christie
The Gruntfuttock Fortune Venue: Grove Theatre, Eastbourne. Date: Sunday, August 25th, 2024. By Tony Flood The Gruntfuttock Fortune, a murder mystery presented by... Read more.
New Dame for Brighton Panto after Death of Jason Sutton
By Peter Lindsey David Hill Brighton Family Panto has announced a new Dame casting for Sleeping Beauty in tribute to the late Jason Sutton. Panto producer David... Read more.
Brighton-based digital marketing agency raises £5,341 for homeless charity, Off the Fence, at charity volleyball tournament
By Lauren Morley Brighton, United Kingdom – 20th August 2024 – Seed (helloseed.co.uk), a leading B-Corp Certified digital marketing agency in Brighton, has... Read more.
Garden Party Fund Raising: Cancer Research UK: West Sussex
The first Annual Garden Tea Party, held at Orchid House on 10 August, proved to be an unforgettable afternoon of elegance, culture, and community spirit.... Read more.
The Mewes Vets welcomed dozens of families to their recent child friendly event.
By Jacqui Bloom Press release re vet school event Aug 24 Last weekend the new independent vets in Peacehaven, The Mewes Vets, opened their doors in an event they... Read more.
The Old Mill, Hailsham
ByLyn Funnell Driving out of the market town of Hailsham, East Sussex, to turn left on the A271 through Upper Horsebridge, you can’t miss the abandoned ruin... Read more.
Dad’s Amazing Challenge
By Peter Lindsey MATT Vince is one amazing man… Last year, he raised a staggering £25,000 for Chailey Heritage Foundation by running the Brighton Marathon... Read more.
It happens In West Sussex
By Jane Wilson Thoroughbreds and racing cars, Chichester, Cowdray and country pubs, a sculpture park and the South Downs Way, you’ll find them all in West Sussex,... Read more.
Natural Cleaning Recipes
The world we live in is full of man-made chemicals and the biggest organ of our bodies, the skin, is often subjected to contact with chemicals every day, whether... Read more.
The Summer Beauties of the Maltese Islands
Relax and enjoy wonderful bays and sparkling blue seas By Albert Fenech Summer is almost mid-way through and most have already booked their home or overseas holidays,... Read more.
Lewes Racecourse Commemorative Event
By Lyn Funnell I was horse-mad when I was in my teens. As I lived in the very horsy County Town of Lewes, Sussex I was lucky and had…... Read more.
The Kozmo Hotel Suites & Spa in Budapest
Jane Wilson checks out boutique luxury in Budapest Budapest is Hungary’s capital and is uniquely divided into two districts by the River Danube. The hilly Buda... Read more.
Lemon Curd – it’s a great recipe for loving your leftovers.
By Seren Charrington Hollins When it comes to using up a glut of eggs there is more that can be done than simply making an omelette. How about luscious lemon…... Read more.
The Hound of the Baskervilles at Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne
Playing from Friday 2 August to Saturday 31 August, 2024 Reviewed by Tony Flood Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic Sherlock Holmes story, The Hound of the Baskervilles,... Read more.
Nature’s Artistry
There is nothing more fascinating than the artwork of Nature. On my walks throughout the year I love watching the changes in flora and fauna as the seasons... Read more.
Sharnfold Farm: Pay Once, Visit All Summer
A Family-Friendly Visitor Attraction has announced a special offer for families and visitors this summer. ‘Pay Once, Visit All Summer’ is the... Read more.
Tasty Local Recipe; Kentish Twice Laid Fishcakes
There are still fishing boats of different sizes right along the Kent and Sussex coast. Fishing has always been an important industry around the British coast. Most... Read more.
Time for Tea at the Mackintosh at the Willow Tea Rooms
Fancy tea? In Glasgow? Then stir up history, add a sweetener to the experience and leave with more than tea and cake to savour. I’m visiting the historical tea... Read more.
Love your leftovers: Celery
By Seren Charrington Hollins As the cold chill leaves the air and the skies hold the promise of balmier days we tend to pack away the slow cooker and…... Read more.
Beating the Bracken – Volunteer on Ashdown Forest
Ashdown Forest is looking to recruit a small army of volunteers to help tackle the growing problem of bracken on the area’s protected lowland heath. It is the... Read more.
Natura 2000 land & marine sites try to safeguard our natural environmental habitats
By ALBERT FENECH salina46af@gmail.com Established by the EU Commission, Natura 2000 is the largest coordinated network of its kind in the world. Its mission is to... Read more.
The Rattonians – 40 years & counting
Appearing at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne From Wednesday, July 31st to Saturday, August 3rd By Tony Flood A talented cast works non-stop to provide a... Read more.
Breatheasy: Support for Those with Lung Conditions
By Tony Flood. Pictures by Heather Flood Breatheasy Eastbourne are an excellent support group for people affected by lung conditions, asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis,... Read more.
3 Delicious Avocado Recipes
By Lyn Funnell Here are three tasty avocado recipes for you to try. AVOCADO & STRAWBERRY MILKSHAKE You don’t have to be accurate with your measurements.... Read more.
National Avocado Day
By Lyn Funnell Avocados are full of vitamins and National Avocado Day in the UK celebrates this healthy fruit. Apparently it originated in Mexico between 5,000 and... Read more.
Back in Time at Charles Dickens Museum, Broadstairs
I was delighted to have an opportunity to visit the Dickens House Museum while in Broadstairs. Actually, how could I not, it’s a “must do” when visiting... Read more.
Free Events for Health Week on Ashdown Forest (29 July – 3 Aug)
Butterfly Safaris and Reptile Rambles are just two of the many activities on offer as Ashdown Forest prepares to celebrate Heath Week and share some of the... Read more.
Waves of Wellness on Cruises to Self-Discovery Expeditions
It is often thought that cruising is lazing about while eating and drinking far too much. Well the tide is turning with new programmes, healthy, tempting... Read more.
Comfort Food Chocolate and Orange Soufflé
By Seren Charrington Hollins I can think of nothing better than a nice rich, chocolate soufflé and with my recipe you can prepare it an hour in advance, which makes…... Read more.
A Day in Bexhill-on-Sea
By Lyn Funnell Bexhill-on-Sea is the official name of the Sussex seaside town, but it’s now always known as just Bexhill. King Offa of Mercia referred to Bexhill... Read more.
Boring Guest Wrecks Married Couple’s Perfect Lives
By Tony Flood Dangerous Obsession Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne From July 18th to July 27th, 2024 Intrigue and nail-biting suspense are provided by a talented... Read more.
The Trend for Flavoured Gin Continues to Grow – Tips for DIY Infused Gin
By Seren Charrington Hollins Flavoured gin, commonly referred to as infused gin, has a rich and illustrious history that dates back several centuries. While traditional... Read more.
A New Café in the Ashdown Forest
A NEW café has opened at the Ashdown Forest Visitor Centre in East Sussex It’s the start of a new drive to encourage more visitors to come to the Centre... Read more.
Taking a Walk around Slindon, West Sussex
By Wendy Hughes This is an article written by late, sadly missed Journalist Wendy Hughes. Wooded footpath Wendy and her husband decided to visit the village of Slindon,... Read more.
Help with Alcohol and Drug Addiction in Kent & Sussex
It can be hard to spot addiction in yourself or others and there’s a difference between use, abuse and addiction. It’s estimated that 308,000 people... Read more.
A Day Trip to London
By Lyn Funnell We’re quite lucky here in Sussex as we have a choice of stations in every direction. There’s the Uckfield/London Bridge line and the Eastbourne/Victoria... Read more.
The Therapeutic Effect Of Trees
How much do you value trees? They provide shelter from the rain, decorate our landscapes and in the autumn present a vivid display of colour. We share picnics beneath... Read more.
Good Clean Fun: Natural Cleaning Solutions
Leafing through my 1861 copy of ‘Mrs Beeton’s Book of Household Management’, it becomes apparent that during the Victorian age the chore of household cleaning... Read more.
Striding into Summer in Malta
A time for rest and sunbathing? “Not on your nelly!” July 2024 is with us, the first real stride of summer. A time to relax and do as little as…... Read more.
Charismatic ‘n’ Captivating – Carlos Acosta’s Carmen
By Ranjit Shergill Sadler’s Wells was the venue for Carlos Acosta’s Carmen Ballet production from his Dance School, Acosta Danza. Indeed, Carlos Acosta... Read more.
Space & Luxury at The Yarrow Hotel, Broadstairs
During a recent, and very much enjoyed, trip to Broadstairs, we had the pleasure of spending two nights at one of its most prestigious hotels, The Yarrow Hotel.... Read more.