Cross country running around East Sussex. And other autumnal delights!

Surely the annual cross-country run was everyone’s most dreaded day in the school calendar. Early November, frost-bite-inducing and a thoroughly all-round miserable experience, exacerbated by sadistic games teachers barking orders …

Lost in the mist on Eastbourne beach

Our family jaunt on the beach yesterday afternoon didn’t quite work out as planned – the blistering temperatures of the morning had faded and my promises of a post-school final …

Adventures from an Eastbourne B&B – stories from rock-pools and more!

After the recent sunny spell the sea is now officially lukewarm or at least it no longer turns toes pale blue which means that the rock pools are beckoning! These …

Spick, span and set for the summer at The Guesthouse East in Eastbourne

Phew! (In a couple of senses): What a scorcher! Well, at least it reached the balmy heights of 17 degrees last Bank Holiday Monday with uninterrupted sunshine which, as well …

B&B, cultural extravaganza and a red panda. Who’d think it in Eastbourne?

Blossoming. The trees and the cultural scene in Eastbourne. I was lucky enough to be invited to Opera Coast’s Interlude recently and their presentation of The Bitter Tongue of Love …

A ‘must do’ activity in Eastbourne – Visit Pevensey Castle

As you stare out from a castle wall to The Channel some mile or so away, it’s daunting to imagine that back in 1066, Duke William, soon to become The …

Spend it like Beckham at a hotel or posh B&B

I admire David Beckham for certain traits – his sweet right foot, commercial savvy and abs that refuse to acknowledge last night’s veggie dansak, perhaps, but overall it’s fair to …

Brr, but beautiful at an Eastbourne bed and breakfast

Looking out from our Eastbourne B&B this morning at clear blue skies and frost glistening from the car windscreen. Beautiful but brr. If you’re suffering from January blues perhaps you …

Holidays with children: When size really does matter

We’ve recently returned from a rare week away from our guest house in EastbourneĀ  on holiday with the children in the Canaries. Given how bright it generally is in Eastbourne …

Things to do in Eastbourne: #4 Get fit (and test your progress)

It’s a sight hardly likely to instil loyalty in our B&B guests, but I’m rather fond of wearing my Ron Hills; black lycra leggings, worn for outdoor sport during chillier …