Buxted Park on a Magical Morning
Buxted Park has always been a special place to walk for me. In spring the cuckoo can usually be heard, there are often buzzards overhead, and barn owls roost in…... Read more.
The D-Day Dodgers
The D-Day 80th Anniversary in Normandy and the UK was very interesting and moving. My Dad, Les Richards, didn’t take part in the invasion. He was in the Commandos,... Read more.
For the Love of Gingerbread and Bundt Cakes
Gingerbread has a long and fascinating history with its origins lying with the Ancient Greeks and Egyptians. In its earliest form it was baked to be firm so that... Read more.
Memories from Malta – from an old and former Horsted Keynes resident Meghan Markle and Harry Wallow in the Deep End – Yet Again!
ALBERT FENECH It is of course no great surprise that every few days either Meghan Markle, or her husband Prince Harry, or both of them, burst into the international…... Read more.
Blues & Americana Live in Sussex
I was pleased to see two super bands playing in our local Civic Centre earlier this month. They were BAD INFLUENCE, who have been one of the leading acts on... Read more.
Pevensey Castle; Layers of History
By Lyn Funnell I’d never been to Pevensey Castle, even though I live quite near it. So when my friend Jennifer came to visit, we decided to go there. Walking…... Read more.
Down at the Farm at a Sussex Charity
VOLUNTEERS Week runs from June 3-9 – and a Mid Sussex charity is giving people the opportunity to volunteer on its amazing farm. Patchwork Farm is an essential... Read more.
The History of the Bakewell Tart – do you know your tart from your pudding
By Seren Charrington Hollins The Bakewell Tart is a true food legend and the ultimate tea-time treat, but when looking at the history of this regional delicacy... Read more.
Bang! Bang! Went the Sausage….
…Eat! Eat! Went the stomach. Why, why, why are sausages so popular throughout Europe but particularly in Malta and Gozo? (So asks erstwhile Horsted Keynes... Read more.
How Can you Spot Good Reads from a Choice of Millions?
Eastbourne resident HEATHER FLOOD is proud of her husband Tony’s achievements as a journalist, Sky TV executive and author so she decided to sit him down and interview... Read more.
Charity to benefit from East Sussex The Great Flower Forage
A VISITOR Attraction is inviting everyone to go on The Great Flower Forage this May Half Term – with a free drink for children. It is taking place at Wylands…... Read more.
East Sussex Visitor Attraction Launches Three New Sites
SHARNFOLD Farm is launching three new attractions in time for this week’s school half-term. The popular Visitor Attraction at Stone Cross opened on Good Friday... Read more.
Soap Opera – the drama of soap making
By Seren Charrington Hollins Soap has gone very artisan in recent years and is a far cry from the artificial smelling, aqua-marine soap that filled the bathroom... Read more.
Memories from Malta – from an old and former Horsted Keynes resident Malta and Gozo always rising in popularity as a tourist venue – particularly in summer
By Albert Fenech Is it “the Apple’s Eye” or “the Well of Apples”? The Islands of Malta and Gozo entered the tourism sector in the late 50s and early... Read more.
Sussex Skies – Part 2 – Skies & Reflections, Photographs by Ann Ritchie
Amongst many other things, I love taking photos of the sky. It always presents a fascinating and ever-changing canvas. Other favourite subjects of mine are... Read more.
Footballer Jimmy Greaves nicked my Magazine!
by the Late, sadly missed Harry Pope Probably the most famous footballer on the planet in the late 1950s and a lot of the 1960s was Jimmy Greaves. He played…... Read more.
Meet the Man in the Moon
If you, like me, are a sucker for an interesting life story, I think you’ll enjoy this one… David Eyles – for it is he – like many now living…... Read more.
A Walk Around Arlington Reservoir – with lots of beautiful photos
A calm, sunny day, beautiful clouds, and fairly still water – what more could you need for taking photos? Arlington Reservoir is an ideal destination for flora... Read more.
Bosham, West Sussex is Pronounced Bozzum!
By Lyn Funnell Until recently I’d never heard of Bosham. But Lynn’s Coaches were running a day trip there, so I decided to go along and explore... Read more.
The recent National Vintage Tractor Run raised a fantastic £21,235 for Chailey Heritage Foundation
By Peter Lindsey At least 300 Tractors took part in the circular route across the South Downs on March 31. The South Eastern Vintage Agricultural Club said it was... Read more.
The British Love of Sausages
By Seren Charrington Hollins There is little debate that Britain is a nation of sausage lovers. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner you can always rely on... Read more.
Memories from Malta – from an old and former Horsted Keynes resident Evening skies lit by fireworks brilliance
By Albert Fenech Thud, whistle, flash and bang … strong memories of my childhood in the Maltese Islands and still form an integral part of my life today. These... Read more.
Taking the Waters at Royal Tunbridge Wells
By Wendy Hughes The Pantiles area of Royal Tunbridge Wells is famed for its natural springs so we set off to explore it. Despite being told that it was…... Read more.
Sunset Flight Over Brighton
By Lyn Funnell NB All my photos are of what I saw. I didn’t do any zoom shots at all. As Flight Sport Aviation at Deanland Airfield is very close…... Read more.
Sunday’s End of James Walk in Sussex
By Peter Lindsey MORE than 100 friends of former Ashdown Forest chief executive James Adler attended a celebration of his life on Sunday afternoon. It was held at... Read more.
Fondant Memories: making old fashioned sweets at home
By Seren Charrington Hollins Making sweets at home is a cheap and rewarding process that means you get ultimate control over the ingredients used. The best advice... Read more.
A Visit to Lewes Castle with its Fascinating History and Fabulous Views
High up on its ‘Motte’ in the heart of Lewes you will find the remains of Lewes Castle presiding over the town, still proudly standing more than 950... Read more.
Free Books, Advice & How Sussex Writer Heather Flood became an author.
By Heather Flood To mark my first post on Unknown Kent and Sussex, I’d like to offer readers free e-versions of some of my books and give advice to would-be…... Read more.
Arlington Bluebell Walk reaches halfway stage.
By Peter Lindsey IT’S the halfway stage of this year’s Arlington Bluebell Walk and Farm Trail – and it’s attracting huge crowds. The Walk... Read more.
Ever heard of Emsworth?
By Lyn Funnell Emsworth is on the North end of Chichester Harbour. It straddles the two counties of West Sussex and Hampshire, with the edge of it in Sussex and…... Read more.
Good Old Fashioned Comfort Food – Cheese and Potato Pie
By Seren Charrington Hollins Seldom things are as simple or comforting as a cheese and potato pie. Cheap and easy to prepare this meal is great for busy families... Read more.
The Next Agenda: A Band with Attitude & a Hugely Talented Leader
Last week you came with me to the Rotosound strings factory where we met Jason How, Chairman and son of the original founder, the late James How. This week,…... Read more.
Out and About Among Nature’s Textures
As well as being good exercise, most of us go for walks for views, flowers, bird watching etc, and on one of my regular walks in Sussex, along the river…... Read more.
Sussex Corned Beef & Onion Pie
By Lyn Funnell This is a basic but delicious traditional Sussex pie. The corned beef melts into the vegetables to create a bubble and squeak-type pie filling. Us... Read more.
Ashdown Forest Walk in Memory of CEO James Adler who died aged Just 42
By Peter Lindsey FRIENDS, family and colleagues of James Adler – the former Chief Executive at Ashdown Forest – will be taking part in a special 111km... Read more.
Annual Bluebell Walk in Sussex starts on Wednesday April 10th
By Peter Linsey INCREDIBLY 2024 is the 51st year of the famous Arlington Bluebell Walk – and it opens on Wednesday (April 10). The Bluebell Walk is the chance... Read more.
Total Bliss – Teetotal Tipples
By Seren Charrington Hollins More and more people, both young and old have fallen out of love with alcohol and are opting for a lifestyle that shuns alcoholic beverages.... Read more.
Memories from Malta – from an old and former Horsted Keynes resident The status symbolism of door knockers in Malta
By Albert Fenech Would you ever imagine in your wildest fantasies that before the days of high-rise apartments, front door-knocking and door-knockers had a whole... Read more.
At 89, Eastbourne Pensioner John Newton is still Driven by Desire.
By Tony Flood Designer of the book covers of Driven by Desire; tan.printdesigner@gmail.com At an age when most people are taking life easy, 89-year-old Eastbourne... Read more.
Rotosound Strings: The Iconic Pride of Kent with a Fascinating Story
It was a fairly nondescript – some might even say dull – early spring day and Hub and I were pretty excited because we were off to worship at one…... Read more.
Deal, Kent A Coastal Town Untouched by Time.
By Lyn Funnell I stepped off the coach on Deal Seafront, and into a different decade. It could have been the 1950s or 60s. The whole coastal area was completely…... Read more.
National Vintage Tractor Road Run through the streets of East Sussex.
By Peter Lindsey MORE than 300 vintage tractors from as far afield as Cornwall and Scotland took part in the National Vintage Tractor Road Run through the streets... Read more.
Love your Leftovers – Blue Cheese
By Seren Charrington-Hollins Tangy, ripe and deeply savoury there is no doubt that it is an acquired taste, but there is no denying its ability to pep up... Read more.
Out in the Sussex Woods Where the Trees are Alive
I adore woodland. Always have. Of course I appreciate the wild flowers that spring up this time of year. There’s nothing quite as beautiful as a carpet... Read more.
Redoubt Military Fortress, Eastbourne. By Harry Pope, RIP
Harry Pope realised he could write when he first went to school, and never stopped since. He returned the next day after parental prompting, because he realised... Read more.
Corrie Legend Brian Capron, the Perfect Choice to Star in Tragic-Comic Tale in Brighton
By Tony Flood Coronation Street legend Brian Capron is the perfect choice to star in Punchline, a highly acclaimed play by Andrew Kay, at The Lantern Theatre Brighton,... Read more.
Top Vegetarian Toastie Recipes to Tickle your Taste buds
By Seren Charrington Hollins When it comes to lunch at home it is very often a sandwich affair, but the problem with sandwiches is that they can become repetitive. ... Read more.
Brighton & Hove Albion Soccer Legend opens Charity’s Gym Extension
By Peter Lindsey Video is here https://vimeo.com/926211419?share=copy BRIGHTON and Hove Albion soccer legend Guy Butters has officially opened a new Gym extension... Read more.
Thoughts for Thursday: A Poem Inspired by Some of the Scandals of Our Time
NO JUSTICE Crouched in darkness ‘neath the counter’s friendly face Who could know the turmoil and the panic and disgrace Taking care of business, for... Read more.
Chiddingly Hotpot; an old Sussex Recipe
By Lyn Funnell This is a recipe from an old cookbook, Sussex Recipes, published in 1937. My variation is further down. 1lb of beef, sliced 1lb onions, chopped 8oz... Read more.