Post-recession thaw looks to have reached Eastbourne

Apparently Eastbourne has been touting itself as the New Brighton for yonks but maybe the hype is finally morphing into reality. It remains a curious blend of old school chintz …

Anton & Erin – Steppin’ out in Eastbourne!

If you know you Latin from your Ballroom, your Cha Cha from your Tango, you’ll be keen to hear that two of Strictly Come Dancing’s top stars Anton Du Beke …

Fishing in Eastbourne: Off the mark with a man-sized monster!

Sub-zero temperatures, a biting north-easterly and watery January sunshine. The piscatorial equivalent of doing the hard yards. But at least we got of the mark with a first sea catch! …

So you think you can dance? Got to dance in Eastbourne….

….one positive side effect of the recent grim weather is that the registration deadline  for Eastbourne Festival 2010 has been extended to January 29th. So, if you think you can dance, …

The Guesthouse East in Eastbourne – As seen on TV!

It seems that celebrity status isn’t reserved purely for guests at this rather chic bed and breakfast in Eastbourne. The Guesthouse East was on the telly (again) recently with filming …

Old London town is no consolation for Sunny Eastbourne

It’s disorientating munching on Cheerios on a Sunday morning, gazing not upon the lapping waters of the Channel in Eastbourne but the murky skies of London. It’s always a treat …

Let’s play darts! The Eastbourne Open is almost upon us.

I’ve dusted down the barrels and even found 3 matching flights. Ok, my board looks like it came free with 2 litres of Esso oil back in 1987 (it did) but …

Love is in the air (as well as snow flakes)! Stay for free at The Guesthouse East on Valentines night

Chaps, think of it as an opportunity to redeem yourselves after the less than jubilant reaction to your dressing gown Christmas present. And girls, well, you deserve a getaway. Enjoy romance at …

Blissed out in Eastbourne

Having a hotel in Eastbourne has its advantages – I get to sample all the delights – after all, how could I possibly recommend activities, restaurants, treatments, etc without first …

Christmas High Jinx at Eastbourne Bandstand

Morris dancing, brass bands and dancing in the streets and on the beach. All in Eastbourne and all quite surreal. But the way my toddler was jigging about on my …