Frogs
Once upon at time when we moved here in 1992, we had a functioning swimming pool. After we had been here for a decade, the local Nguni cow herds found…... Read more.
Cheesy Garlic Bread Sharing Ring
By Lyn Funnell I suddenly thought up this recipe and it’s proved a great success! 1 loaf of sliced bread, crusts cut off to leave a square. NB Don’t waste…... Read more.
Gareth Butterfield takes Suzuki’s new e Vitara for a drive both on and off road
By Gareth Butterfield They say the best things come to those who wait, and other predictable cliches, but here is Suzuki’s first ever electric car. And such... Read more.
Cheesy Filo Pumpkin Pie.
By Lyn Funnell I have plenty of pumpkins to last me through the winter and I’m always looking for interesting recipes. This one was a great success! I’ve adapted... Read more.
Making Pies: a Noble Affair
By Seren Charrington Hollins When it comes to deciding what Britain’s national dish is there’s always a bit of a debate with some people saying that the national... Read more.
Stormy’s Adventures. Batemans at Christmas
By Stormy the Dog. I recently visited a place with my family called Bateman’s, which is owned by the National Trust. Apparently, a man lived there who wrote a... Read more.
AROUND 100 people came together to celebrate the stunning new mural at the home of two Eastbourne charities.
By Peter Lindsey Here is the Video Local Charity’s Building Blossoms with Floral Mural | Brewers Decorator Centres AROUND 100 people came together to celebrate... Read more.
WRAS Make Successful Deer Rescue at Newick, East Sussex
East Sussex Wildlife Rescue & Ambulance Service’s (WRAS) specialist deer disentanglement team were called into action this morning after walkers discovered... Read more.
It’s Showtime at the Hotel BonSol!
By Lyn Funnell The BonSol Menu Many venues hold Halloween celebrations now, but nothing like the Hotel Bonsol in Majorca – they put on a whole show! We were... Read more.
Rose’s Fish Bar, Pevensey Bay
By Lyn Funnell Rambo waving at me. We were in Pevensey Bay in Sussex for the day. I said that as we were at the seaside, I fancied fish &…... Read more.
Coffee & Chords – A Social Way to Learn Guitar
I know many folks who say to me ‘If only I could play the guitar, but I don’t want to buy one in case it doesn’t suit me ?” When…... Read more.
Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, off Scotland’s West Coast – the Perfect Getaway
Sometimes it’s good to just get away from it all, but on our crowded island, where to go? How about visiting some of our far flung islands of which there…... Read more.
Gareth Butterfield tests the new Lexus RX450h+
By Gareth Butterfield If you happen to be in the market for a big, comfortable, family-friendly SUV, the first place you’re likely to turn to is the Germans.... Read more.
The Bedgebury Christmas Trail. 100 Years of Bedgebury Pinetum.
By Lyn Funnell Every year Bedgebury puts on an amazing display all around its Trail. There were wonderful colourful lights and music around every bend. I’m sure... Read more.
Cauliflower Greens; Cook them, Don’t Waste Them!
By Lyn Funnell See this photo? It’s the greenery from four cauliflowers. It fills a whole large saucepan. Most people would cut them off and bin them. But they’re... Read more.
Review: Adam Ant, Brighton Dome, 3 November 2025
NOSTALGIA: A sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past. We love it, don’t we? Let’s remember 1981… a time when Adam Ant, with his dandy,... Read more.
The Joy of Fermentation: Kombucha
By Seren Charrington Hollins Kombucha is the beverage the ancient Chinese called the “Immortal Health Elixir”. It’s been around for more than 2,000 years and... Read more.
Sussex Students Help to Build an Inclusive Future at Chailey Heritage
Students and staff from the University of Brighton have swapped their hi-tech studies for rural skills at Chailey Heritage Foundation. The team took part in a training... Read more.
When Olive Oil was more precious than Gold
By Albert Fenech They used to say that armies marched on their stomachs. Roman armies marched on olive oil. Without it there would have been no Roman Empire which... Read more.
Fans Wowed by Dark Secrets and Lust Amid Quintessential English Charm
Midsomer Murders at Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne from Tuesday, November 18 to Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 Fans of Midsomer Murders are flocking to see its... Read more.
Winter in Ashdown Forest, Sussex
While winter is a dormant period for much of the wildlife on Ashdown Forest – it is an exceptionally busy time for the staff. With the ground nesting bird... Read more.
Gareth Butterfield spends a week in the electric version of Peugeot’s popular 208
By Gareth Butterfield This is Peugeot’s new e-208. And, yes, it looks exactly like the Peugeot 208. And, yes, the “e” means it’s electric.... Read more.
A Traditional Guide to Harvesting Sloes & Making Your Own Sloe Gin
Each autumn, the hedgerows of Britain yield a familiar treasure: the dark, dusky sloe. These wild fruits of the blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) mark the start of a seasonal... Read more.
Remembrance on Ashdown Forest
By Peter Lindsey Hundreds of people gathered at the Airman’s Grave on Ashdown Forest on Sunday morning to pay their respects to all those who lost their lives... Read more.
Stormy’s Adventures; Canine Kingdom
By Stormy the Dog I went to a new enclosed dog field on a very wet Sunday with my family, my best friend Mya, and her dad. It wasn’t very…... Read more.
The Travel Bookshop: Notting Hill Store that inspired Hollywood film is Still Drawing Crowds
By Seren Charrington Hollins Founded in 1979 as a specialist travel bookshop, The Nottinghill Bookshop, became the basis for a successful Hollywood film, and... Read more.
Ashdown Forest – Fighting the Fly-tippers
Fly-tipping puts wildlife and visitors at risk and can pollute land and water courses. The two most significant dumps have included glass, tin cans, and plastic.... Read more.
Ship-to-Shore power technology – Malta and Gozo as its centre
Although Switzerland has no sea or any sea shores, it has MSC Cruises which is the world’s largest privately-owned cruise line and brand market leader in Europe,... Read more.
Binissalem, Small Majorcan Town and Wine Producing Region
By Lyn Funnell We caught the train from Palma to Binissalem. It was so simple to buy tickets and find the platform. I’d been to Binissalem once before and I…... Read more.
Eastbourne Authors Extend Special Offer on Children’s Books
An Ideal Christmas Gift Children Should Enjoy The ideal Christmas present for children that is inexpensive and certain to bring them enjoyment is a book. How can... Read more.
Eastbourne Comes Together to Honour the Fallen on Remembrance Sunday
Eastbourne, 9th November 2025 Residents, veterans, and local dignitaries gathered in solemn reflection on Remembrance Sunday at the Memorial Roundabout in... Read more.
100 Years of East Hoathly and Halland Carnival Society
By Lyn Funnell Sitting on a bench in East Hoathly, I watched a family of Zombies pass me, followed by a cowgirl and an Aztec. No I wasn’t hallucinating! I…... Read more.
Gareth Butterfield tests Abarth’s lairy 600e
By Gareth Butterfield A lot has been said about platform sharing watering down the personality of most new cars at the moment. Take the Fiat 600, for example. It’s... Read more.
Tides That Speak Alike: From Sussex Sands to Italy’s Adriatic Coast
Along our coast, from the wild shingle of Dungeness, the sweep of Camber to the open sands of West Wittering, the sea sets the tone and its relationship between... Read more.
Malta and Gozo – among the world’s leading treasure islands?
Malta and Gozo comprise one of the smallest island groups in the world. However, there are some extremely important things to know about Malta and Gozo. A range... Read more.
Spring Changes
We were just having our morning coffee when suddenly smoke started billowing across the valley. It is the Zulu custom to burn dry grass in the winter to encourage... Read more.
Hotel Bon Sol, Majorca; A Tardis Treasure Hunt!
By Lyn Funnell You won’t believe the Bon Sol until you see it yourself! The 5-star hotel is 8 kms along the coast from the Capital, Palma and the airport.…... Read more.
Ranjit Recommends: Mimi Alesandra Seutin & KVS Mimi’s Shebeen
London’s Newest Theatre, Sadler’s Wells East in Stratford, continues to increase its impressive portfolio of productions, the most recent of which was... Read more.
Towers of Strength
If you walk along the Kent and East Sussex coastline, you may occasionally come across some squat grey towers that rise out of the ground like upturned flower pots.... Read more.
Ten Sussex Charities Compete for £100,000
Ten Sussex charities will compete for a share of £100,000 at a special Angels’ Den event taking place at the Brighton i360 on Thursday, 6 November.... Read more.
Guys or Dolls on Halloween?
Look at these fabulous creations…. I was told as I was walking down to the local Catshill shops to pay cash for my few purchases and postage, that these stuffed…... Read more.
Black Sabbath Ballet Review, Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London
We took our seats in the beautiful Sadler’s Wells theatre on Rosebery Avenue, London, where the words BLACK SABBATH BALLET were projected in purple light onto... Read more.
Heading South
By Miriam Erasmus It is always great to be home, but I have to get there first !! October 6th 2025 Heathrow departure lounge 6.45pm Airports are fascinating.... Read more.
Good Housewife: Polish and Shine
Put down the sweet smelling, synthetic spray polish and step away from the cans of air freshener, for these are fool’s gold, which will not only make your... Read more.
What’s in a name? Better a nickname!
By Albert Fenech The passage of time has not made nicknames any the less popular in the Maltese Islands. Some have a family nickname that is inherited by... Read more.
What’s a Death Café: Support For Those With A Life-Limiting Illness
Guest speaker Gazala Makda gave a most informative, helpful talk at the Anderida Writers meeting on Tuesday when she provided details about her roles as both a care... Read more.
Stormy’s Adventures; Return to The Big Barn
By Stormy the Dog Today I went to the Big Barn in Hailsham again with my friend Mya. See my last visit; Stormy’s Adventures; The Big Barn, Downash. East Sussex…... Read more.
Lone Pear Tree & Breakfast Recipe
In my Grandparents orchard, in Ringmer, Sussex, were fruit trees of all descriptions. Apple trees – Granny Smiths, Russets, Coxs and red ‘eaters’. Plum... Read more.
Gareth butterfield spends a week in the boisterous but beguiling Abarth 500e
By Gareth Butterfield Giving the Fiat 500 the Abarth treatment always turned it into the yobbish teenager of the car world. The sort that would wear its cap backwards... Read more.
Ranjit Recommends: Go City Rome
By Ranjit Shergill Go City have been making sightseeing a more seamless and fruitful experience for more than a quarter of the century and a traveller’s access... Read more.