By Lyn Funnell In 1762 John Montague, the 4th Earl of Sandwich was the first person…
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How Vic, now 98, Went Undercover to Buy a Saxophone for Coffee
Musician Vic Newton, who has strong connections with Eastbourne and played in the Ronnie Hancox dance…
Van Gogh’s Ear
One of the most bizarre and notable events of art history occurred 23rd December 1888 when…
Eastbourne Theatre Review: The Other Side of Murder
Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne Monday 5th to Saturday 10th,October, 2026 The Other Side of Murder claims…
Ma Non Non Napoleon! The French have Never Forgiven nor Forgotten
The French have never quite forgiven Maltese “indiscretion” even though over 225 years have passed and…
Sounds of Silence
‘The music is not in the notes, but in the silence between.’ Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Anyone…
Following the Real ABBA from London to Stockholm
They flocked in glitter and gaiety, wishful lookalikes in bell-bottoms and knee-high boots, sparkly hats and…
Canterbury Comes Alive for Three Weeks of Culture, Creativity & Curiosity
There is something rather fitting about holding a major arts festival in Canterbury. This is a…
Another Place by Antony Gormley: Art, Sea and Solitude at Crosby Beach
Just a few miles north of Liverpool’s bustling city centre lies one of Britain’s most extraordinary…
First Lady of Folk – English Swan Song
Bedworth Folk Club on Wednesday 10th June 2026 was amazing and such a wonderful way to…