The amazing story of Lu – Brighton, Horsham, Haywards Heath and Chailey East Sussex

By Peter Lindsey IT’S a miracle that Lu Seymour is alive – and now she wants…

Putting the Last First in Eastbourne: the Fascinating World of Handmade Shoe Manufacture

On 19 February, six highly skilled artisans will travel to Eastbourne from as far away as…

LEWES. A Story Round Every Corner

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

The True History of the Banoffee Pie

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

Rye, Intriguing Sussex Town

By Wendy Hughes   Located on the east coast of Sussex, Rye may be a small…

Oggy Oggy Oggy and a Sussex Churdle

By Lyn Funnell Oggy Oggy Oggy! Oy Oy Oy! This is a chant often shouted out…

Charlotte Turner-Smith ‘A literary icon of the South Downs’ (1749-1806)

By Elizabeth Wright Charlotte Turner Smith is best known for her poems about Sussex; She also…

Alvin the Celebrity Squirrel of Hailsham, Sussex

Appearing fairly high on a list of “words you’re unlikely to hear in a Sussex town”…

SUSSEX FOLK KEEP ON TRUGGING

By Elizabeth Wright ‘Willow, willow, bend it true, Here’s a Sussex trug for you. First the…

It’s Pumpkin Time Again!

By Lyn Funnell Pumpkins are a great Winter food. They’re cheap, filling and versatile. And they…