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.
Black Lips – years before Punk Rockers adopted them
In the late 1990s we were driving to entertain at a dinner dance for a well known company. Just before we got there, I decided to touch up on my…... 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.
Stormy’s Adventures; Sheffield Park
By Stormy the Dog I visited Sheffield Park in Danehill with my family and some friends with their dog Noodles. We hadn’t met each other before so we sniffed bums…... 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.
Were the Stones Magically or Divinely Transported – or is it Just Old Wives’ Tales?
With time hanging heavy on my hands, I browsed through some well-known fairy and folklore tales and was quite astounded that some even dated pre-history and were... 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.
Theatre Review: Murder at Midnight, Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne
Desperate Characters Go To Any Lengths It can be difficult for comedy thrillers to strike the right balance between mayhem and tension, and I found Murder at Midnight... 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.
Stormy’s Adventures; Harrisons Rocks, Eridge, Kent
By Stormy the Dog Mum has started taking me on a new walk lately. Apparently she has been there lots of times before and she even did some rock climbing.…... Read more.
This Way to Discovery and Adventure! Ashdown Forest reveals its “Gateway to Nature”
By Peter Lindsey Visitors to Ashdown Forest will be left in no doubt that they are about to enter a very special place and perhaps set out on a walk…... 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.
Chailey Heritage Foundation Announces the Launch of Hazel’s Kitchen: A Purpose-Built Space for Inclusive Cookery Sessions
By Peter Lindsey A NEW purpose-built cookery space designed to enhance the experience and opportunities for young adults living with disabilities in the local community... 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.
Making it Pay – Home Made Cosmetics and Soap – Part 2
There is an increasing number of artisan soap and hand-made cosmetic companies springing up, but it’s a competitive field and I cannot stress enough the importance... Read more.
Roman – Mists of Time & Old Wives’ Tales
By Albert Fenech Did the Knight Templar Stagno use his magic? With time hanging heavy on my hands, I browsed through some well-known fairy and folklore tales and... Read more.
WRAS Carry Out Double Deer Rescue, Maresfield, Sussex
East Sussex Wildlife Rescue & Ambulance Service’s specialist deer rescue team was called to an extraordinary and dangerous incident at Horney Common near... Read more.
Our Last Peace Rose
The Peace Rose is my favourite. Probably because of its beauty and fragrance, but also for it’s wonderful story. This beautiful fragrant rose was originally named... Read more.
Gareth Butterfield compares the hybrid version of the Fiat 600 with the all-electric version side by side
By Gareth Butterfield When Fiat began stretching the success of its 500 supermini out as far as it could, the results were mixed. The 500L was practical but forgettable,... Read more.
Be Deer Aware – a plea to motorists to slow down on Forest roads
By Peter Lindsey Drivers travelling through Ashdown Forest are being advised to slow down as the deer begin their annual mating season also known as the rut. The... Read more.
Making it Pay – Setting Up a Hand-Made Soap & Beauty Product Business – Part 1
Whether you have been making your own soap and beauty products for years or are newly bitten by the idea of making and selling hand made cosmetics, however, there... Read more.
Mediterranean + Sea +Malta = Middle Sea Yacht Race
By Albert Fenech Internationally, October is not a special month of tremendous events. It heralds the incoming winter season – more associated with forthcoming... Read more.
Pevensey Mint House
By Jackie Harvey The Mint House occupies a prominent position opposite the remains of…... Read more.
Arlington Bluebell Walk’s John Named BBC Fundraiser of the Year
By Peter Lindsey THE man who has brought the incredibly popular Arlington Bluebell Walk to the community for the past 52 years has been rewarded for his efforts.... Read more.
Sussex Bonfire and Carnivals
By Lyn Funnell The Sussex Bonfire season has started. It will go on in different towns and villages until the end of November. We went to the Crowborough Bonfire... Read more.
Chartwell; Winston Churchill’s Home
By Isabella Schembri-Adams We visited Chartwell, in Westerham, Kent in the summer holidays when the weather was nice and sunny. It was a lovely place to spend the... Read more.
Charity Teams up with Expending Business
By Peter Lindsey A SUSSEX charity has teamed up with a forward-thinking and proactive company based on the Westham Business Park as part of its 60th anniversary... Read more.
Gareth Butterfield heads to a pretty part of Yorkshire to experience a new all-electric Rolls-Royce, the Spectre Black Badge
By Gareth Butterfield Picture the scene: You’re in one of the most beautiful areas of Britain, in one of its most fabulous hotels, and a guy waves a leather-clad... Read more.
Which Camino Will You do?
By Rachel Webb The most famous Camino, the one everyone wants to do or has heard about is Camino de Santiago de Compostela or St.James’ Way, but there is more…... Read more.
Axe Throwing & Rifle Shooting – Charity Enjoys Weekend Break
By Peter Lindsey SIXTY-SIX members of a Sussex charity supporting people with disabilities have enjoyed a three-day break at the Lodge Hill Centre in Pulborough.... Read more.
Scotney Castle, Lamberhurst, Kent.
By Isabella Schembri-Adams We visited Scotney Castle in Lamberhurst on a very hot day in the Summer Holidays. The original castle, mostly ruins, sits at the... Read more.
One of the Pillars of Malta Today – Pasquale Pistorio RIP
A saviour when most needed By Albert Fenech The death of Pasquale Pistorio did not come as a shock. After all he was 89 and lived a life of generous…... Read more.
The Retreat Animal Rescue & Sanctuary, Kent
By Isabella Schembri-Adams Poor Stormy the Dog can’t write his Adventures today because he’s hurt his paw so he had to stay at home. But he has been to the…... Read more.
Eastbourne Steampunk Festival 2025
Eastbourne’s seafront was transformed into a Victorian fantasy playground on the first weekend in September as the annual Steampunk Festival returned to the Wish... Read more.
Ranjit Recommends: Floral by Lima Restaurant, Covent Garden, London
Covent Garden has increased its charm and character fusion with Peruvian culinary delights in the form of Floral by Lima. The decor resonates with a bohemian ambience... Read more.
Gareth Butterfield tests the new all-electric Fiat 500e
By Gareth Butterfield Quite a long time ago, I took a Fiat 500 on a road trip from Derbyshire to Kent. And it nearly crippled me. I couldn’t get on…... Read more.
Harvey’s Brewery, Lewes, Sussex – Heritage Open Day
To many in Sussex the name Harvey is synonymous with beer. I should say that despite my name, I have no connection with this Harvey! The best bitter, although by…... Read more.
A True Story That Is Shocking, Scandalous and Sometimes Amusing
The Party Girls Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne Until Saturday, September 27, 2025 The Party Girls which is shocking, scandalous and sometimes amusing, tells... Read more.