Over 120 Animal Casualties Helped Over One Weekend
During Bank Holiday weekends, while many of us enjoy time off with family and friends, the dedicated staff and volunteers at East Sussex Wildlife Rescue & Ambulance... Read more.
Sign Up for Beachy Head Lighthouse Walk on 25 May
More than 700 people have already signed up to the Rotary Club of Eastbourne AM’s Lighthouse Challenge fundraising walk on Sunday (May 25). Organisers are... Read more.
Art of Berwick Church
If you drive west from Eastbourne along the A27 you descend a hill approaching the roundabout turn off to Alfriston. In the distance on the left poking up through... Read more.
Five Weeks of Blooming Bluebells come to an End
By Peter Lindsey Around 20,000 visitors enjoyed the annual Arlington Bluebell Walk and Farm Trail, which opened from April 4 until May 8. Owner John McCutchan said... Read more.
Pimp My Pizza!
Sometimes it’s just too much effort to cook a meal from scratch. There’s no shame in resorting to the odd ‘convenience’ meal. Let me share... Read more.
The Artistic and Cultural Heritage of Many Chapels in Malta and Gozo
Visitors to Malta and Gozo have a lengthy heritage of religious fervour of artisanship to visit and enjoy. These were mainly the result of fervour of religious extremes... Read more.
Taxi Noir: Funeral for a Friend
When I first started writing for Lyn’s esteemed publications I was pushing sixty. Now I’m towing it. As you get older you gradually become aware of the ageing... Read more.
Showercaps have Many Uses! Here are 30 of Them.
By Lyn Funnell Free showercaps are often found in hotel bathrooms. I always put them in my bag and take them home as they come in very useful. Here are…... Read more.
Freedom of the Road
There is something about feeling as weak as a kitten that sends one’s mind soaring to stronger times !! We had 40C in January, and, like an idiot I forgot…... Read more.
Triple Fox Rescues Highlights Demands on Local Wildlife Charity
East Sussex Wildlife Rescue & Ambulance Service (WRAS) responded to three fox rescues in a single morning across Sussex, underscoring the vital role the award-winning... Read more.
Portsmouth’s Spinnaker Tower
By Lyn Funnell On a day trip to Portsmouth, the first thing that we noticed was the Spinnaker Tower. It dominates the skyline wherever you walk and it can be…... Read more.
Rose and Raspberry Sponge Cake Recipe
I love a slice of moist sponge cake in any flavour, but when I fancy something special I always make either a boozy coffee cake or a rose and raspberry…... Read more.
Melos = Melita = Malta … Land of Honey and Busy Bees
…sadly on the wane By Albert Fenech How did country names come about? Yes, England came from Anglo-Saxon Land and the United States is obvious as well as Scotland... Read more.
Step Back in Time to 1940s Britain at Hever’s Home Front
Step back in time to 1940s Britain at Hever’s Home Front event on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June 2025 at Hever Castle & Grounds nestled in the beautiful... Read more.
Mim’s Musical Instruments Part 2, 1977 – present
Now, fast forward 17 years when John and I were working together as full time musicians. John was a brilliant and versatile piano and keyboard player. Our repertoire... Read more.
Nothing Says VE Day Celebrations like Vegetable Fudge
As bunting is strewn across high streets all over the country and street parties prove a popular past time, the VE Day celebrations have certainly started ahead... Read more.
Lonely Fox Cub Seeks Comfort in Teddy
When you’re not feeling your best, sometimes all you need is the comfort of a friend. This little traumatised fox cub was brought to WRAS on April 12th after... Read more.
High Weald Halloumi Hotpot
By Lyn Funnell 4oz/150g Halloumi, cut into small cubes. Dry fry in a pan , turning it, until each side is golden. Take it out of the pan, into a…... Read more.
A French escape to a boutique hotel, a fairy tale Château and a scenic tour in a classic car
Jane Wilson travels to the Loire Valley A gleaming Cadillac was parked against the backdrop of a fairy-tale Château as we arrived at the hotel, Relais... Read more.
Dame Jane, Widow of Murdered MP, Visits Eastbourne
By Peter Lindsey THE wife of former MP Eastbourne Ian Gow has visited the Supported Living Centre named in his memory. Ian was, of course, the MP whose life was…... Read more.
Exploring Shropshire: Wenlock Priory in Much Wenlock
By Seren Charrington Hollins On a day that threatened rain, I set out with my six children to spend an afternoon exploring Shropshire. I had no set agenda... Read more.
Malta in the Merry Month of May
My favourite month of the year! By Albert Fenech Yes, of course, I was born in the Merry Month of May and naturally it has to be my favourite month!…... Read more.
Review: The Business of Murder, Devonshire Theatre, Eastbourne
A Tale of trickery and entrapment The Business of Murder Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne, Wednesday, April 30th to Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 by Tony Flood The... Read more.
Last Chance to Catch Arlington Bluebell Walk & Farm Trail
The bluebells are now fully out – and the popular Arlington Bluebell Walk and Farm Trail is running daily until Thursday May 8. It’s the 52nd year of... Read more.
Join Eastbourne Rotary Club’s Beachy Head Lighthouse Fund Raiser
It’s almost that time of year again – the Rotary Club of Eastbourne AM’s Lighthouse Challenge fundraising walk. And this year it’s much earlier... Read more.
Free Book of the Week Offer!
Lyn’s book, Fat Hope! is an amazon Book of the Week. It’s FREE to download for one week, starting today. Do read it & enjoy it. and would... Read more.
Daily Checklist of Healthy Habits
Daily Checklist of Healthy Habits Ok so we all get old, it’s natural but although we can’t prevent aging, there are ways to slow down the process naturally. Below... Read more.
London Marathon: Your Last Minute Opportunity to Donate
Determined Leon Cullen is taking part in Sunday’s London Marathon in memory of his best mate’s daughter who sadly died aged just 3 – despite breaking... Read more.
Summer – the most relaxing season in Malta & Gozo
“Put another nickel into the nickelodeon, all I want is music, music, music” By Albert Fenech The entertainment group Pjazza Teatru Rjal (Royal Theatre Square)... Read more.
Disabled children at Chailey Perform Triathlon for their School
Children and young people at Chailey Heritage Foundation live with complex disabilities. All are wheelchair users and very few can communicate verbally. But these... Read more.
The Truth about Cats & Dogs
I was a London taxi driver off and on for over thirty years, finally giving up on the day of the first Covid lockdown. I was often asked about the…... Read more.
Anderida Are Offering To Help More Writers With Advice and Critiques
Anderida Writers, who are celebrating a successful year, featuring increased activities, a best-ever attendance and a healthy bank balance of more than £1,000,... Read more.
Mim’s Musical Instruments Part 1 1948-77
Over my exciting music filled life I have picked up many different instruments, both orchestral and those from different folk cultures. The instrument I have really... Read more.
Is Toyota’s First Fully-Electric Car – the bZ4X – Still up to Speed?
Gareth Butterfield spends a week in Toyota’s first fully-electric car to see if it still stacks up We’ve reached a point in the world of battery-electric... Read more.
It’s An Age Thing!
Sophia Christie checks out the market saturated in cleansers and creams, super serums and SPFs, Botox, fillers and potions with promises, all in the pursuit of looking... Read more.
There’s More to Eggs than Chocolate: the History of the Easter Egg
Whilst dodging the Easter holiday traffic and getting caught up in the consumerism of buying chocolate eggs, it is easy to forget that Easter is an important festival... Read more.
Good Friday – Memories of a Religious Upbringing
My Godfather – known in Maltese as parrinu – was my late uncle Edwin Bowman married to my mother’s sister Annie, who was an ultra-religious Roman Catholic... Read more.
Laughton, Sussex; Known as The Village of the Buckle.
By Lyn Funnell Laughton used to be known as The Smelliest Village in Sussex! A bit harsh, isn’t it? But it didn’t get any mains drainage until the 1950s.... Read more.
Ely: A Timeless Treasure in the Heart of Cambridgeshire
While many tourists will have Cambridge in their sights for a visit, ideally located less than an hour’s train journey from London, I’m going to suggest... Read more.
Mudras (Yoga) by Moonlight
At the beginning of lockdown in March 2020 I was asked to film my simple yoga routine to help people keep supple. Our son, Sid, kindly offered to help and,…... Read more.
Gareth Butterfield tests the Speciale version of Alfa’s new EV
By Gareth Butterfield I know what you’re thinking, an electric Alfa Romeo feels like a contradiction in terms. This is the iconic brand that brought us the... Read more.
Enjoy River Cruising On The Rhine
Jane Wilson floats through Germany and France on a 4-night Wellness Cruise The sun sparkled on the River Rhine as I watched hilltop castles float by from my prime... Read more.
Ding Dong: Avon’s calling
By Seren Charrington Hollins For many of us the ‘ding-dong’ of the doorbell signifies that the Avon lady has come to call with her samples of lotions, potions... Read more.
The Cumin Isle – Comino
The “getaway” for Maltese and Gozitans and with a remarkable history In days of yore, holiday travel abroad was largely unknown to the majority of the community... Read more.
Forthcoming Event: Songs & Secrets of Elvis, Marilyn and Kylie
Heather Flood previews a unique show coming to The Grove Theatre, Eastbourne Popular singing duo Stardust and author Tony Flood will be providing tributes to legends... Read more.
Heads Up! Comic Con Event, Hastings, 14 & 15 June
Watch out for our review of this great event coming to Hastings in June. Click the graphic to get your tickets:... Read more.
Boerebeskuit – Rusks Recipe
There is nothing like a dunking biscuit. We know all about leaving them in too long and fishing the goo out with a spoon. There is an answer –…... Read more.
Wanted! Wildlife Champions to deliver ambitious Forest Project
By Peter Lindsey Ashdown Forest wants to recruit an army of volunteer “Wildlife Champions “to help deliver a new Wildspace project that will open up the Forest... Read more.
An Impressive and Filling Sunday Breakfast/Brunch
This dish is easy, very filling and extremely versatile as you can embellish it all you wish. I’ve been enjoying it in various forms for years and always roll... Read more.
Remembering the Tupperware Party
By Seren Charrington Hollins The very mention of Tupperware conjures up images of round stackable storage bowls in harvest gold or avocado green and of lunch boxes... Read more.