Holocaust Memorial Day 2012
Eastbourne communities extend an invitation for you to join them in commemorating Holocaust Memorial Day 2012 on Friday 27th January in the Court Room, Eastbourne Town Hall, Grove Road, Eastbourne from 3 - 4pm.
This is an inclusive acknowledgement remembering all those who perished in the holocaust and similar atrocities.
This event is organised by Eastbourne's Jewish Community
and Eastbourne Cultural Communities Network - ECCN and is supported by Eastbourne Borough Council.
The Big Garden Birdwatch
The RSPB will be holding its "Big Garden Bird Watch" over the weekend of 28th and 29th January.
If you want to take part, it couldn't be easier, and your results will really help the RSPB.
All you need is a pen, some scrap paper (or, a printout of the handy downloadable bird ID sheet), and an hour to spend watching the birds in your garden, or local beach or park, on either Saturday 28, or Sunday 29 January.
Click here for more information and to download you bird ID sheet.
East Sussex Over 50s Show
Saturday 28th April 2012 and Sunday 29th April 2012 at the Winter Garden, Compton Street, Eastbourne, BN21 4BP.
It’s a cliché to say that ‘fifty is the new thirty’ but in many ways, it’s true. Fifty, sixty, seventy year olds and upwards live longer, healthier lives and expect far more from their time on earth than previous generations. Today's over 50s are discerning and street-wise. They are involved in every aspect of a rapidly-evolving society, and while future generations may struggle to make ends meet, many of today's over 50s enjoy a high level of disposable income – and are prepared to spend it.
A survey by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation revealed that two thirds of parents plan not to worry too much about leaving a legacy. They are 'skiing' – the acronym for those who are 'spending the kids' inheritance'. The East Sussex Over 50s Show is dedicated to this optimistic new breed of consumer.
The show is backed by the Eastbourne Herald and Observer Group of Newspapers, part of Johnston Press, one of the UK's leading newspaper groups.
The show is all about making the most of life and opportunity. And the 'grey pound' has considerable buying power. In 2008.
Entry at door £5, pre-booked £4,
concessions £4/£3
Look out for 2 for 1, and other special offers, in the Herald and Gazette.
Bookings: Faiza Shafeek, 01323-414493
E-mail Faiza > >
The Big Lunch
The Big Lunch is a very simple idea from the Eden Project. The aim is to get as many people as possible across the whole of the UK to have lunch with their neighbours in a simple act of community, friendship and fun.
Last year on Sunday 5th June the best part of two million people took part. In 2012 The Big Lunch falls on the same weekend as The Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, on Sunday 3rd June, and as announced by Buckingham Palace The Big Jubilee Lunch will be a part of the main programme of events over the central weekend of the Diamond Jubilee. A record number of people are expected to take part. Why not be one of them!
A Big Lunch can be anything from a few neighbours getting together in the garden or on the street, to a full blown street party with food, music and decoration that quite literally stops the traffic.
Click here to visit the Big Lunch website.