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  • 5 days ago | sussexexpress.co.uk | Lesley Hixon

    A thriving bakery business in Firle was born when its creator, Paula Evenden took time away from demanding work with HIV patients to focus her mind on creativity. Paula said the impact of a mental health breakdown stopped her in her tracks. It took her time to recover and over that time she discovered a social enterprise called Stoneham Bakehouse, a space for people of all ages to come together to bake bread for the community.

  • 5 days ago | sussexexpress.co.uk | Lesley Hixon

    Residents of Peacehaven now have the opportunity to say how they would like to see a critical community space develop. The Hub is a sports and leisure facility at the entrance to Centenary Park, (The Big Park.) Having served the community for more than 40 years, the building now needs significant financial investment from Peavehaven Town Council via grants to ensure it meets the needs of local people and secures a sustainable future.

  • 5 days ago | sussexexpress.co.uk | Lesley Hixon

    A team of environmentalists are planning to establish a small butterfly glade at Laughton Greenwood. They met on Tuesday, May 6 at Keepers Gate to discuss the possibility. A final decision will be made shortly. Laughton Greenwood would formerly have supplied the local community with timber, charcoal, firewood and food. Today, organisers say, people have a vital need to reconnect with nature in ways that promote and restore their mental and physical health.

  • 1 week ago | sussexexpress.co.uk | Lesley Hixon

    Wine expert and TV personality Olly Smith will be cutting the ribbon at the grand opening of Bar Squisito in Lewes tonight (Thursday, May 8). The venue in The Needlemakers in West Street is also celebrating its launch with live music and cocktails. A spokesperson said: “At Bar Squisito, we’ve curated an enchanting atmosphere where relaxation meets revelry.

  • 1 week ago | sussexexpress.co.uk | Lesley Hixon

    This was the moment BBC Breakfast’s Carol Kirkwood delivered the national weather forecast live from Newhaven Fort. "It was a pleasure to have Carol and her team here at Newhaven Fort," said Duncan Kerr, Chief Executive of Wave Active, which operates the fort.

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Lesley Hixon
Lesley Hixon @LesleyHixonSE
9 Jul 22

Here's our review of the fantastic production of Wind in the Willows at @thehawthcrawley - performances continue today and tomorrow. https://t.co/Jsam01e8Hh

Lesley Hixon
Lesley Hixon @LesleyHixonSE
9 Apr 18

Prominent tribute to Anna Campbell spotted in Morley Street, Brighton. https://t.co/SBgpdcDU25

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Lesley Hixon @LesleyHixonSE
20 Feb 18

RT @RoyalOakLewes: It's not quite finished ... but we are open! #NewOak https://t.co/2MVrUjKhoL