East Hoathly, a Sussex Village with Lots to Discover!

By Lyn Funnell On the 10th November we went to Halland and East Hoathly Bonfire Night…

Dolly Shepherd. The Queen of Parachuting

By Wendy Hughes I recently came across a remarkable lady, Dolly Shepherd, who in later life…

Stuffed Sussex Pumpkin and Filo Tubes

By Lyn Funnell I’ve got enough Sussex pumpkins to last me through to Easter. But they…

Sussex & Kent vs Bruges – No Contest!

At this time of year I see lots of advertisements for trips to enjoy Christmas markets…

THE TERRIBLE TALE OF TEDDY With a happy ending

By Elizabeth Wright When Teddy, our big black and white cat with the mystical green eyes,…

LEWES. A Story Round Every Corner

Lewes, the County Town of Sussex, has a long, colourful history, dating back through many centuries,…

Belle Tout – The Beachy Head Lighthouse That Moved

By Elizabeth Wright How do you save an 850 tonne cliff top lighthouse from falling into…

Saying a Final Goodbye to a Very Fine Cat

The following article was first published in another magazine in July 2022.  Last week, we said…

The True History of the Banoffee Pie

By Lyn Funnell Banoffee Pie, originally spelt Banoffi Pie, has become one of the most popular…

Memories from Malta The mysterious, enigmatic and confused life of Christopher Marlowe – riddled with mystery, intrigue and improbable “truths”

By Albert Fenech Young and older From where did he get his facts to write ‘The…