The lowdown in Sussex and Beyond
Business leaders, celebrities and TV personalities led 2019’s Brighton Power 100 list which was released this week. The list which celebrates the achievements of Brighton residents and those born there saw Sophie Cook, Chris Eubank Snr and Jnr. View the top 10 here: 1 Tony Bloom 2 Caroline Lucas MP 3 Simon Cowell 4 Zoe Sugg 5 […]
Leading Brighton lawyer Nicholas Taylor has this week been re-elected to serve as President of 2019’s Brighton Power 100 list. Taylor has welcomed his re-election by giving locals the chance to have their say on who will make 2019’s Brighton Power 100 list. Now in its second year, the Brighton Power 100 list aims to […]
A celebration of cycling this month gives you the opportunity to explore the Living Coast, a UNESCO World Biosphere Region that includes the University of Sussex campus. Three cycling challenges are being organised on Sunday 19 May by the Brighton & Lewes Downs Biosphere Partnership (which includes the University of Sussex), Brighton Housing Trust and Chailey Heritage (just […]
A new, 3km cycle route has been completed, linking Pagham Nature Reserve with Medmerry Nature Reserve, boosting facilities for residents, visitors and wildlife enthusiasts alike. The county council’s Public Rights of Way team worked with The Manhood Peninsula Partnership on ideas to bolster tourism in the area – and found that cycling provision was under […]
The Mid Sussex District Council Wellbeing team and Places for People Leisure are working together to offer a new mental health support programme at The Triangle leisure centre in Burgess Hill. Run by the Crawley Town Football Club Community Foundation, the ‘Move the Goalposts’ programme is open to anyone who is experiencing or has a […]
A Bikeability instructor has won national recognition for his work with hearing-impaired schoolchildren in Littlehampton. Rob Piatt won The Association of Bikeability Schemes’ Instructor of the Year award for his tuition at River Beach Primary School’s Special Support Centre. He worked with all 13 children from the centre who range from reception age to Year […]
YOUNG people with special educational needs have been taking to the water at an East Sussex activity centre – thanks to a donation from local charitable organisations. Eastbourne Round Table and the associated Eastbourne 41 club donated £1,500 for the purchase of a fleet of easy-to-use ‘sit-on’ kayaks for the Buzz Active centre at Cuckmere. […]
Power players, influencers, celebrities, tycoons and politicians are all set to populate the inaugural Brighton Power 100 list set to be released in November. The list which is being organised by EssexPower100 is an annual celebration of the 100 most powerful and influential people in Brighton. The BrightonPower100 will be under the watchful eye of […]
ANOTHER packed programme is in prospect as events to mark this year’s Older People’s Day return to East Sussex. Every year, to coincide with the international celebration on October 1 of the positive role older people play in improving communities and the lives of local people, activities are held across the county during September and […]
A new initiative designed to encourage more people to actively commute to work will be launched in East Sussex next month. Sustrans, the charity making it easier for people to walk and cycle, is collaborating with local organisations to deliver an interactive workplace challenge, which aims to encourage as many people as possible to commute […]