There's something about Eastbourne which keeps drawing me back. For a large part of my life I’ve lived in or near it here - a sort of constant - somewhere I feel I belong. ‘Change your View of Eastbourne‘. That’s the current slogan currently being seen in London’s underground stations, in airports and the larger Northern cities. You see, everyone has heard of Eastbourne, but it has an unfortunate image. It’s thought of as God’s Waiting Room! It’s true to say that the town has an unusually... Read Full Story
This is a photo of an old WDK national poster campaign found on a wall of Eastbourne pier . WDK Original Vodka is a brand of Alcopop . It is sold and heavily marketed in the United Kingdom with the slogan ‘Have you got a WKD side?’ (Have you got a wicked side?). WKD Vodka has been heavily promoted in the UK. Promotion includes a TV advertising campaign, a national poster campaign, scoreboard sponsorship at Premiership football clubs, giving out samples in bars and clubs, sponsorship, and... Read Full Story
Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Eastbourne UK". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article... Read Full Story
A UK property developer is experiencing new interest in a plush new apartment scheme as investors take advantage of an expected rise in ’staycations’.
George Wimpey said the Regency Park homes development in Eastbourne, Sussex, was seeing increased demand as more Brits consider staying in the UK for a holiday due to the credit crunch.
With the pound losing value against the Euro and Britain in a recession, more people are expected to shun a holiday abroad this summer, instead opting... Read Full Story
Several years ago I started a restaurant in the theatre district of Eastbourne . There I spent several happy years entertaining the entertainers, from international celebrities to young thespians taking their first steps onto the stage. We often chatted late into the night about their films and West End shows. I wrote an article last year about the Stage Door Bistro and I would like to offer you here the closing paragraphs. Ask any of my staff and they will tell you who the greatest star was... Read Full Story
A girl of 14 committed suicide because she was taunted by bullies who called her a lesbian and laughed at her dress sense.Belinda Allen hanged herself from a tree using a scarf outside a social club after enduring more than a year of taunts.The teenager was allegedly picked on because she 'dressed differently' and 'liked wearing dresses rather than trendy outfits', a friend said. Belinda's 15-year-old former classmate at Tanbridge House School, West Sussex, added: 'I knew Belinda was being... Read Full Story
jeanmargaret.wright@virgin.net Male tortoise, 40+ years old, spur-thigh species, about 8 - 10 inches shell over long dimension. Distinguishing feature is overgrown nose. Not microchipped. Went missing 31 May 2008 from rural location in Shipley, West Sussex. Would be very grateful for any information. Please contact Jean - jeanmargaret.wright@virgin.net or leave a message on this blog
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