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.
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.
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.
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.
The Famous Arlington Bluebell Walk Starts Friday 4 April
The popular Arlington Bluebell Walk and Farm Trail opens tomorrow – Friday, April 4, 2025 – for what is incredibly the 52nd year. It is open daily until... Read more.
Funding Boost to Preserve Ashdown Forest
By Peter Lindsey Pictures by Craig Payne THE Conservators of Ashdown Forest have been awarded £30,000 by Wealden District Council to help with the ongoing costs... Read more.
Dad Runs Marathon in Memory of Best Mate’s Daughter
A HEATHFIELD man is running this year’s London Marathon in memory of his best mate’s daughter who sadly died aged just 3. Leon Collen, 34, is raising... Read more.
Dogs in Yellow Ashdown Forest Walk on Thursday 20 March
A special walk is taking place in the iconic Ashdown Forest on Thursday as part of the national ‘Dogs in Yellow Day.’ This special day is all about raising... Read more.
World Book Day – a New Book Club for Ashdown Forest, Sussex
Today is World Book Day – and now a new Book Club is being set up in the iconic Ashdown Forest. Where better to come together with others, enjoy reading,…... Read more.
Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week
Last week was National Apprenticeship Week – and Alex Rodd, 21, from Newick feels privileged to be an apprentice working at the fitness centre at Chailey... Read more.
Ashdown Forest Exhibition Extended
By Peter Lindsey A PHOTOGRAPHY exhibition showcasing the iconic Ashdown Forest has proved so popular it will remain open for an extra six weeks. Visit an... Read more.
Heroic Dad’s Ironman Challenge after Death of Son
By Peter Lindsey A HEROIC father from Sussex has completed the epic Barcelona Ironman Challenge with his three brothers in memory of son Theo who died aged five.... Read more.
Winnie the Pooh celebrations start in East Sussex
2026 marks the centenary of Winnie-the-Pooh, and The Ashdown Forest Foundation is delighted to announce a new charity partnership with Pooh Corner, Hartfield’s... Read more.
Fancy a Volunteer or Paid Post at a Sussex Charity?
As we step into the new year, why not consider a fresh start? Chailey Heritage Foundation, a leading Sussex charity, is excited to invite those looking for a fulfilling... Read more.
Sussex Charity is celebrating after exceeding its Fundraising Target in The Big Give Christmas Challenge.
By Pete Lindsey Chailey Heritage Foundation set a target of £10k, which was then match funded to raise an incredible £20k for its immersive space project. Chailey’s... Read more.
Peter’s Favourite Article of 2024; Arlington Bluebell Walk & Farm Trails
The 2024 Arlington Bluebell Walk and Farm Trails has broken all records! The five-week event – which ran from April 10 until May 14 – raised an... Read more.
Brighton Family Panto Theatre renamed after Jason Sutton
By Peter Lindsey THIS month’s Brighton Family Panto has been officially renamed in memory of city legend Jason Sutton. In a heartfelt tribute to an infamous... Read more.
Stunning Ashdown Forest Image up for Auction: Ends Friday 20 December
A Sussex photographer is auctioning a unique print of the iconic Ashdown Forest in East Sussex Craig Payne’s stunning image is called ‘A misty morning on... Read more.
£11,400 raised for Chailey Heritage, Sussex
By Peter Lindsey PERFORMERS who staged a musical concert for Chailey Heritage Foundation have visited the charity and joined in a very special music lesson with... Read more.
Visit an Exhibition of Stunning Images of the Iconic Ashdown Forest
A professional photographer is staging a six-week long public exhibition of images taken on the iconic Ashdown Forest. ‘Ashdown Forest Through My Lens’... Read more.
Chailey Heritage Give Christmas Challenge
Today, Tuesday 3 December, marks the start of the annual Chailey Heritage Foundation Big Give Christmas Challenge. This year the charity is seeking donations to... Read more.
First Ever Charity Christmas Market
By Peter Lindsey A SUSSEX charity is staging its first ever Christmas Market – helping to support life- changing work with young people with disabilities... Read more.
Victory Parade for Heroic Sussex Dad
By Peter Lindsey Film without music and subtitles https://vimeo.com/1019447715?share=copy Photos (high resolution) https://we.tl/t-TQIS0takco A SUSSEX charity has... Read more.
It’s Pumpkin Season: Where to Pick Your Own
A POPULAR Visitor Attraction is reopening its PYO Pumpkin Field this weekend in time for the Halloween Season. Sharnfold Farm at Stone Cross near Eastbourne is bringing... Read more.
Challenging the Three Peaks Challenge for Charity
A Dad from Heathfield and his 12 mates who together completed the gruelling Three Peaks Challenge – with an added twist – will visit the charity on Friday... Read more.
Bates Green Farm, Arlington, Gardener Wins BBC Award
A trainee horticulturist at Bates Green Farm in Arlington has won a silver medal for her show garden at BBC Gardener’s World Live annual flower show in Birmingham.... Read more.
Think Deer: Avoidance and Advice if You’re Involved in an Accident
As the days get shorter and the dusk and dawn commute gets busier, Ashdown Forest Rangers and the volunteer Deer Wardens are asking drivers to slow down and think... Read more.
Panto Season is Coming to Brighton
STARS of this year’s Brighton Family Panto have been out and about in the City Centre promoting this December’s Sleeping Beauty. As is tradition, they ... Read more.
Visit the Gardens at Bates Green Farm, Arlington
CAROLYN McCutchan designed and created the amazing Bates Green Garden at Arlington over a period of many years from 1968. The tranquil 1.5 acre-garden with its six-acre... Read more.
Touchline to Front line – Seagulls Super Fan Delivers Aid to Ukraine
When Brighton and Hove Albion super fan Paul Samrah semi-retired earlier this year he was not expecting to swop the touchline for a frontline. But that is exactly... Read more.
A Fabulous Concert on 13th & 14th September – for a great cause.
PARENTS Matt and Rachel Cowling decided they wanted to raise money for people with Diabetes after their son Ben was diagnosed with the condition aged just seven.... 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.
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.
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.
Ashdown Forest Poetry Competition, Summer 2024
Ashdown Forest is staging a poetry competition this summer to mark 100 years since A. A.Milne’s first book of poetry was published. A.A. Milne, of course,... 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.
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.
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.
So Rewarding Caring for Young Henry at Chailey Heritage
Working with children and young people who have complex disabilities can be incredibly challenging. It can also be hugely rewarding for people like Kim Smith,... Read more.
Chequers Mead, East Grinstead, Concert
By Pete Lindsey PARENTS Matt and Rachel Cowling decided they wanted to raise money for people with Diabetes after their son Ben was diagnosed with the condition... Read more.
Linford Christie Helps Sussex Charity
A Sussex charity has thanked famous sprinter Linford Christie for helping to raise £25,000 at the Best of Britain Event. This prestigious networking event... 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.