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The only way is up for Eastbourne cricket

The only way is up for Eastbourne cricket

By Daniel Ford When asked about his aims for the upcoming cricket season, new Eastbourne cricket captain Scott Lenham simply raises his index finger and points upwards. There’s a palpable buzz of optimism at the Saffrons Sports Ground for the new season starting this month. This is despite the

What’s happening at Eastbourne bandstand?

What’s happening at Eastbourne bandstand?

Eastbourne’s iconic bandstand will be 90 this year and continues to undergo major repairs to make it safe. Eastbourne Borough Council spent £750,000 to repair the stage and other areas two years ago and will spend £1.1 million this year strengthening the underlying structure. With the summer

Spitfire Girls

Spitfire Girls

By Gary Murray “No woman ever made history by following the rules” Many of us are familiar with the story of the Battle of Britain in 1940 when the brave pilots of the RAF defended us from a feared German invasion. And rightly so. But Spitfire Girls, a new play

Eastbourne Borough women storm to victory after victory

Eastbourne Borough women storm to victory after victory

As the football season draws to a close, Daniel Ford takes a look at how women's teams in Eastbourne have fared. Eastbourne Borough Women will face Watford in the semi-final of the Combined Counties Cup – making a mockery of the decision by the football authorities not to promote

Chopped Liver and Unions

Chopped Liver and Unions

By Gary Murray “History is made by the women you push too far.” Sara Wesker was one of those women and she is brought to life in this Blue Fire Theatre production, which takes this position as its starting point. You may recognise the name Wesker. Sara was the aunt

Just Between Ourselves

Just Between Ourselves

By Gary Murray The London Classic Theatre touring company bring their production of this Alan Ayckbourn play to the Devonshire Park Theatre this week. Just Between Ourselves was written one bleak Scarborough winter during the 1970s. Like many of Ayckbourn’s plays, there is a great deal going on beneath

Could it be the perfect storm for local football teams?

Could it be the perfect storm for local football teams?

By Daniel Ford The perfect storm could be heading to the Eastbourne football world. Eastbourne Town are firmly established in the Isthmian League South East Division after their promotion last season – and they could be joined by both Hastings United and Eastbourne United soon. Hastings are struggling in the division