Beethoven comes alive in Eastbourne!

Ok, there’s a certain creative liberty with the headline, but when Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony is scheduled for Eastbourne, it’s worth shouting about! The mighty London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Matthew Coorey …

Horses for courses

You can’t say the organisers at Eastbourne council lack imagination. This week alone we have Michael Mcintyre, the Barron Knights and  Matt Munro Jnr all appearing across a number of …

It’s a tough job, but…..

As a hotelier here at The Guesthouse East  it’s important to fully understand what is happening locally; the flavours, events and activities approaching in order to inform guests of potential …

A dash in lycra

The fitness gurus Mike and Fiona, aka The running Inn,  received more well deserved coverage this month, inside etc magaine, the Sussex and East Hampshire glossy. The Guesthouse East and …

If Michael Caine would drive a Mini, who would be synonomous with an MG?

I’m thinking the debonair Leslie Phillips. Or Pierce Brosnan at a push. Anyway, we’ll see who turns up this Sunday given that it’s the 19th annual  MG South Downs run. …

Bob Hoskins and all-star cast to hit Eastbourne apparently

I grew used to seeing celebs wandering around the streets of London, feigning disinterest following the likes of Jeremy Paxman around Sainsbury’s in Chiswick. And it seems that Eastbourne isn’t …

All change at The Guesthouse East!

After five glorious years establishing The Guesthouse East (enjoying their awards and national TV and press coverage) Mike and Fiona have decided to focus on their fitness business and have served their …

No wonder Eastbourne’s busy this year…..despite the lack of that ‘barbecue summer’!

Flicking through the Sunday Times this morning has confirmed why Eastbourne’s remained busy despite the recession – an article highlights that millions of Britons have shunned foreign holidays this year …

Chips, culture and creatives

Eastbourne‘s been in the news (again) this week. It’s a great place to live, The Guardian this weekend described some of the highlights: ‘Magnificent municipal borders. Oh, and a pier …

Andy Murray comes to town

“There are some things about Devonshire Park that remain untouched by the ravages of time; the façade of the Winter Gardens, the back entrance to The Buccaneer pub, the ice-cream …