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From Heathfield to the Biathlon courses of Europe. Jack White’s snowsport journey
Ever wondered how athletes get hooked by snowsports With the Winter Olympics well underway, people often wonder how GB Athletes, who rarely live with easy access to snow, are able to get into serious snowsports. Usually it’s a story of passion underpinned by grit and sheer determination against all odds. One young GB Biathlete, Jack... Read more
11th February
Student from Heathfield campaigns against cuts in Stagecoach bus service
Erin’s petition to halt changes in 51 bus frequency gains momentum Erin Wigham was very concerned when she saw the proposed change to the 51 bus timetable. The change to hourly from half-hourly was the source of her concern. Anyone who has used Stagecoach bus services will have experienced frequent cancellations and delays to their... Read more
20th March
Lightning Fibre confirm change of ownership as services continue as before
New ownership announced There have been some suggestions that Lightning Fibre is having financial difficulties but this recent statement confirms they remain trading and committed to bringing full fibre to the South East. They have already built up a good customer base in Eastbourne, Heathfield, Broad Oak, Hastings and St Leonards and will continue to... Read more
1st March
Golfing fundraiser for St Wilfred’s Hospice announced by PRG and 4GOLF
PRG Marketing Communications and 4GOLF will be swinging into action this March to support the St Wilfrid’s Hospice 50:50 Challenge. St Wilfrid’s Hospice offers end of life care to the people of East Sussex including Heathfield. On Thursday 21st March, PRG’s amateur golfer, Ashley Chapman, and 4GOLF’s resident pro golfer, Mark Packard, will be taking on... Read more
22nd February
Lightning Fibre bring back the icy fun to Eastbourne in December
Back for another year – Get your skates on as Feastival Events present Lightning Fibre’s Ice Rink, which returns even bigger and better than before! The rink will be open every day (except Christmas Day). It is a fully covered real ice rink, and will be situated outside of the Enterprise Centre and Eastbourne Railway Station with ample parking... Read more
2nd November
Christmas collection for homeless had brilliant response
A Heathfield woman says she has been astounded by the support for her campaign to collect for the area’s homeless. In previous years Sam Keylock has collected items from family and friends but this year she joined forces with her friend Lara Young from Eastbourne. With people offering to help when they saw the appeal,... Read more
2nd January
