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Invaluable resources for East Sussex seniors

by Laura Gooch | Nov 24, 2021

Although celebrations and events for Older People’s Day came to a close last month, the help and...

The explosive problem with batteries (and how to recycle them)

by Laura Hughes | Nov 19, 2021

Throwing dead batteries in the bin can cause fires. Don’t let your batteries turn into...

16 days of activism against gender based violence

by Collette Orwell | Nov 18, 2021

We’re taking part in The 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence with a host of events, and pledging our support across social media.

Get in Our Good Books – November

by Laura Harris | Nov 11, 2021

Remember, remember, that November is Men’s Health Month so make sure to visit the libraries...

Have a safely spooky Halloween!

by Suzi Wilson | Oct 29, 2021

Get seriously spooked this Halloween with YES! We’ve got top tips that’ll help you trick or treat...

Climate change: how can you help?

by Suzi Wilson | Oct 27, 2021

Our planet is changing before our eyes. Intense periods of severe weather are happening more...

Top tips for staying warm and well this winter

by Suzi Wilson | Oct 27, 2021

As the nights draw in and the temperature begins to drop, the journey into the winter months can...

Five October half-term activity Ideas for SEND families

by Suzi Wilson | Oct 19, 2021

October half-term just days away and we have some great options for families with children and...

Good mental health for all

by Collette Orwell | Oct 7, 2021

For World Mental Health Day there are plenty of resources available to help yourself and your loved ones with your mental wellbeing.

Who lived in a house like this?

by Saffron Phillips | Oct 7, 2021

If you have ever wondered about the previous occupants of Southover Grange in Lewes, now home to...

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We will use 189 million batteries over Christmas.

We will use 189 million batteries over Christmas. However, when it comes to recycling them, around a quarter of us are wrongly putting batteries in our household bins - and this can have explosive consequences!🔋🔥

The good news is if you live in Rother, Wealden or Hastings you can now recycle your batteries from home. Pop them into a carrier bag and place them on top of either your waste bin or recycling bin on collection day.

If you live in Lewes or Eastbourne areas, you can take your batteries to a household waste recycling site or to battery containers at supermarkets ♻️

Find out more by clicking the link in our bio!

#ReduceReuseRecycle #YESlove #EastSussex #RecyclingBatteries #RecycleBatteries #ReuseReduceRecycle

As the nights draw in and the temperature begins t

As the nights draw in and the temperature begins to drop, the journey into the winter months can start feeling like a bit of a slog.
Do you know the ideal temperature to heat your home to to stay healthy this winter? Or where to sign up to get alerts before severe weather?
Check out our winter wellness tips! Link in the bio as always⏫
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#YESlove #YourEastSussex #WinterWellness #selfcare #warmhome #coldalert #staywarm #winter #cold

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them." #RemembranceDay #YESLove #RoyalBritishLegion #LestWeForget #EastSussex #Remember #Poppy

Our planet is changing before our eyes - and we on

Our planet is changing before our eyes - and we only have one! This weekend at #COP26, world leaders are meeting to discuss what has to be done to tackle climate change.
But what can YOU do? All over East Sussex there are groups and organisations to guide you and help you on your journey to help our home.
Click the link in our bio to check out what's going on in your area.
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#ClimateChange #YESlove #EastSussex #PlasticFree #climate #ClimateAction #COP #GlobalWarming #Environment #Change #Hastings #Eastbourne

October half-term is just days away! 🎃 Click th

October half-term is just days away! 🎃
Click the link in our bio for some great activity ideas for families with children and young people who have special educational needs and disabilities.
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#YESlove #EastSussex #SEND #EastSussex #Halloween #spookyeason #halfterm #thingstodo #iGOcard

Southover Grange, home to Lewes Register Office, h

Southover Grange, home to Lewes Register Office, has played a part in the romances of two generations of one family, separated by more than a century. 🤵👰

Ian Kerr married at the manor house recently, following in the footsteps of his grandmother who lived at the property while courting his grandfather.

👉Read the full story by clicking on the link in our bio.

Image descriptions: 1: Amy poses for a photo on her wedding day. 2: Ian Kerr as a child with his grandmother Amy, reading together. 3: Ian Kerr and Jenny Watson getting married in Southover Grange in September this year. 4: The outside of Southover Grange on a sunny day, partially hidden by trees. 5: The inside of Southover Grange. By Fizzy Robot Photography.

@ceremonies_in_east_sussex #EastSussex #YESlove #SouthoverGrange #Southovergrangegardens #EastSussexWeddings #CeremoniesInEastSussex #EastSussexWeddingSupplier

@1066country @englishheritage #battle1066 #battle

@1066country @englishheritage #battle1066 #battle #yeslove

Fantastic re-enactment of the #battleofhastings at

Fantastic re-enactment of the #battleofhastings at the weekend. #battle1066 @englishheritage @1066country #yeslove #battle #eastsussex

It’s normal for babies to cry but it can be stre

It’s normal for babies to cry but it can be stressful and sometimes it’s hard to cope. This week sees the launch of the inaugural #ICONweek - raising awareness and helping to prevent abusive head trauma in newborns.
It’s so important to stay calm, be an ICON for your baby and make sure you know what to do.
Check out the link in our bio for help and support on how to keep cool when things get stressful.
Remember, infant crying is normal, you can cope. ❤️

👉👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 🏠 👻 For this w

👉👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 🏠 👻 For this week only, you can visit one of the most exciting lost villages in all of East Sussex that is being brought back to life!

The Tide Mills Project is recreating the village with projections, event installations, wondrous sculptures, and live music.

Don’t miss 5 days of 🌟FREE🌟 live events every evening,
from Wednesday 22 to Sunday 26 September, 5pm to 10pm.

All events are free but you need to book a place if you want to see events in the tent and to have a guided tour.

Come down with your friends and family. Loads to see without booking.

Walk around the site - be ready to be surprised and amazed.

@TideMillsProject has commissioned nationally acclaimed artists, designers, sculptors, poets, musicians, and writers to work with the local community and recreate the lost village.

And the wonderful Tide Mills choir, specially formed for the project, will kickstart the musical events each night with some original songs inspired by the history of the place, as well as older songs of the sea.

🔗Find out about the many things going, how to get to Tide Mills by pubic transport or car, and parking arrangements: click on the link in our bio as always! ⏫

The #TideMillsProject is part of the #heritage #celebration week!
#YesLove
#Sussex #EastSussex #Lewes #TideMills #Seaford #Newhaven #Denton #Bishopstone
#Music #LiveMusic #Choir #LocalCraft #sculpture
#coast #beach #BeachLife #LoveLewes @ILoveSussex #LocalHistory #community #FromTheArchives #NewhavenHistoricalSociety #ChaileyHeritage @brightonargus

Generous funders: @HeritageFundUK @aceagrams #ArtsCouncilEngland @southdownsnp #SouthDownsNationalPark @SussexGiving #SussexCommunityFoundation @RampionOffshoreWindfarm #RampionOffshoreWindfarm @NewhavenFestival

Looking for some new walks to enjoy in East Sussex

Looking for some new walks to enjoy in East Sussex? 🚶

This September there are two walking festivals you can join, with everything from coastal treks to countryside strolls. 🌳🌊

Find out more by hitting the link in our bio (your.eastsussex.gov.uk)

#YESlove #HighWealdWalkingFestival #HighWealdWalks #EastbourneWalkingFestival #EastbourneWalks #EastSussexWalks #VisitEastbourne #VisitWealden

The August book recommendations from @east_sussex_

The August book recommendations from @east_sussex_libraries wonderful librarians are in. Click on the link in the bio for some chilling and thriller picks for the end of summer 📚

Testing, testing - 1... 2...? Lateral Flow? PCR? D

Testing, testing - 1... 2...? Lateral Flow? PCR?
Do you know which type of Covid-19 test to take and when?
Do you have questions about how and where to access them?

We have all your questions covered in our latest article.
Link in our bio as always! ⏫

#CovidTest #LateralFlowtTest #coronavirus #CovidQuestions

Planning to head to the beach when the sun reappea

Planning to head to the beach when the sun reappears?

Make sure you know basic beach and water safety. It could end up saving your life!

🏖️ Choose a lifeguarded beach

🚩 Know the flags

🍩 Leave the inflatables at home

🚤 Call 999 and ask for the coastguard in an emergency

⭐ Float (like a starfish) to live

👩‍👧‍👧 Teach your children water safety

Read the full article by heading to: http://ow.ly/1Mmb50FQybe

#FloatToLive #RespectTheWater #CamberSands

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Planning on visiting our gorgeous coastline soon?

Planning on visiting our gorgeous coastline soon?

Please visit safely. Here's an example of how to take a great photo - without risking your life.

Every year we see worrying photographs on social media showing people sitting or standing dangerously close to cliff edges and bases.

The chalk cliffs are extremely unstable, with many unseen overhangs and cracks which you can’t see when you’re walking on the top. This means that big chunks can fall off without warning, taking with them anyone standing near the edge.

Please spread the message to:

🤔 Use common sense
⚠️Look at the signs and safety messages
🙅Stay away from the edges and bases of cliffs
🌊Be aware of the tides
📱If you see anyone in danger or witness a fall, do not attempt to rescue them or put yourself at risk. Call 999 and ask for the coastguard.

#YESlove
#BeCliffAware
#SevenSistersCliffs
#EastSussexWalks
#EastSussexCoast

The 'new normal' HAS to start with being kind to e

The 'new normal' HAS to start with being kind to each other.

Many of us have been waiting for today to come - the day all Covid restrictions lift but lots of others have been dreading today and may still be choosing to stick to what makes them feel safest.
Check out our new article about being patient with one another, and moving at your own pace with lockdown easing.
Link in bio, as always!

#YESlove #YourEastSussex #BeKind #FreedomDay #Covid19 #EastSussex #LetsGetVaccinated #

Our roads are set to have more colour and wildlife

Our roads are set to have more colour and wildlife havens thanks to an increase in wildflower verges! 🌼🌺

After requests from residents, @EastSussexHighways has introduced 36 new wildflower verges this year. There are now 176 in East Sussex and we've already seen rare flowers start to grow.

In Lewes for example, a rare Lizard orchid has been spotted. Elsewhere, Spiked Rampion are flourishing with 68% of the UK population on one verge.

Wildflower verges provide valuable wildlife corridors and support diverse ecosystems. They allow rare wildflowers to flourish and offer a vital refuge for pollinators and other wildlife. 🐝🦋

While wildflower verges will only be cut around once a year, other verges will be cut twice a year or more for road safety reasons.

Learn more about the wildflower verges and how you can request one! Head over to the link in our bio. #yeslove #eastsussex #wildflowersofinstagram #wildflowerverge #eastsussexwildlife #rewildingbritain #wildflowersuk #wildflowerfields #lizardorchid #spikedrampion

Sharing isn’t caring when it comes to Covid-19!

Sharing isn’t caring when it comes to Covid-19! 🙅

Over the last week we have seen infection rates at least double in most parts of East Sussex and while infection rates remain relatively low, it is clear that we are now entering the third wave.

This time around, for those that have had their vaccine, the spread of infection has been contained and the severity of infection reduced, meaning we are seeing fewer hospital admissions among the more vulnerable members of our communities. ✔️

Nationally, for those that haven’t been vaccinated, we are seeing a greater rate of hospitalisation and more severe Covid-19 symptoms.😷

As we move towards the final step of unlocking we've got a quick reminder of some simple things we can all do to make sure we’re only sharing selfies and song choices and not Covid-19 this summer.

👉 Head over to the link in our bio to read the article.

#YESlove
#EastSussex
#LetsGetVacccinated
#CovidTests
#CovidTestKits
#CovidTestingSite
#LetsGetJabbed

Quick question: how much plastic is in your kitche

Quick question: how much plastic is in your kitchen right now? How about your bathroom?

If you want to reduce the amount of single-use plastic in your home for Plastic Free July, we've got some really easy swaps that you can make!

We've got simple sustainable swaps for items like clothes detergent, washing up sponges, cling film, cotton pads, floss and more!

👉 Head over to the link in our bio to read the article! ️

#YESlove
#PlasticFreeJuly
#ReduceReuseRecycle
#PlasticFreeLife
#Refill
#PlasticWaste

Need some new reading recommendations? Our lovely

Need some new reading recommendations? Our lovely librarians have made their July picks. Click on the link in the bio and get downloading 📚

It’s Plastic Free July and Saturday 3 July is pl

It’s Plastic Free July and Saturday 3 July is plastic bag free day!

This global initiative aims to further reduce the amount of plastic that makes it into our natural environment and encourage everyone to do their part by carrying reusable shopping bags.

✂️Not only are there lots of bags out there made of strong, natural, reusable materials, but it’s also very easy to make your own by up-cycling items from around your home. What better way to really reduce, reuse and recycle?

Find out how to make your own simple shopping bag from a couple of spare pillowcases 👉 click the link in our bio.

#PlasticFreeJuly
#PlasticBagFreeDay
#YESlove
#ReduceReuseRecycle
#PlasticFreeLife

To celebrate National Picnic Week, we’ve rounded

To celebrate National Picnic Week, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite picnic spots in East Sussex 🌿🌄 Now all we need is a bit of sun!

Head over to the link in our bio and let us know if any of your favourite spots made our list (and let us know in the comments if they didn't)!

As always, we must be careful to respect, protect and enjoy our beaches and countryside:

🚗Be kind and park with others in mind. Don't block access for emergency vehicles or force pedestrians into the road.
🦔Take your litter home with you to protect wildlife.
🔥If you're planning a bbq, double check if bbqs are allowed first. Disposable bbqs are a huge fire risk in the heat and can't be placed in normal litter bins.
⚠️Stay away from cliff edges and bases. Check tide times before heading to the beach.

@southdownsnp
@sheffield_park_and_garden
@rother_district_council
@hastingsboroughcouncil
@lewesdistrictcouncil
@visit.lewes
@visithastings
#NationalPicnicWeek
#NationalPicnicMonth
#YESlove
#EastSussexWalks
#EastSussexCoast
#EastSussexCountryside

Happy #SussexDay We're using the day to celebrate

Happy #SussexDay We're using the day to celebrate the amazing county we're part of and the wonderful communities we live in. We've put together an article reflecting on some of the positives to have come out of the pandemic for our county and our communities. #YESLove #EastSussex #EastSussexTogether #Sussex
http://ow.ly/E62r50FbnWF

There have been some worrying photographs on socia

There have been some worrying photographs on social media recently showing people sitting or standing dangerously close to cliff edges, or setting up camp for the day at the base of cliffs.

As well as the risk of falling over the edge, there is a hidden and serious danger – the chalk cliffs are extremely unstable, with many unseen overhangs and cracks which you can’t see when you’re walking on the top. This means that big chunks can and do fall off without warning.

Please enjoy our beautiful coastline safely: Stay away from the edges and bases of cliffs, and be aware of the tides.

If you see anyone in danger or witness a fall, do not attempt to rescue them or put yourself at risk. Call 999 and ask for the coastguard.

Photo credit: @rachelhayleysmith 💛

#YESlove #BeCliffAware #SevenSistersCliffs #EastSussexWalks #EastSussexCoast

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