Golden Age of Cocktails: drink like it’s the 1920s

by Seren Hollins, food & drink historian Pull on a flapper dress, bring out the *bathtub…

Hopped on the Train for a Visit to London’s British Museum

Following on from my article last week about my trip to London, I promised to dedicate…

Unfairness for a Friday

Dedicated to all victims of injustice and corporate bullying:   INJUSTICE Crouched in darkness ‘neath the…

Sussex Pumpkin Wine & Teabread

I’ve made my own wine for years, and as I had a huge pumpkin left over…

My Favourite Price… FREE! Pizza, That Is.

As you’ll know, here at UKS we like to review and promote local, owner-run businesses where…

Ashdown Forest in East Sussex featured on BBC1’s Countryfile last Sunday evening.

THE iconic Ashdown Forest in East Sussex was featured on BBC1’s Countryfile yesterday  evening. Presenters Matt…

Seren on Saturdays. Apple Jam and Custard Tart

I love a nice home-cooked custard tart, but this simple dish is transformed to a dish…

The Six Bells – billed as the Eighth Wonder of the World

Following on from our walk around Chiddingly, we suggested a visit to the Six Bells pub…

Memories from Malta. Royal Sussex Regiment amalgamated with other regiments in the 60s but Malta’s independence in the mid-60s was not related to this but a mere coincidence

By ALBERT FENECH Writing has brought me an enormous amount of satisfaction throughout my life, but…

A Lovely & Varied Walk Close to Chiddingly Village

The lovely village of Chiddingly is situated in a conservation area and is an unspoilt delight.…