Mesolithic Assemblage from East Sussex (Sussex Archaeological Social Occasional Papers)
edblog (Free subscription) | 21/11/2009
The story of Inky Jim Jinkers should be one known to every schoolboy in the land. It is a story of commitment, love and, in the end addiction. As tales go, it is both romantic and cautionary. By rights, Jim Jinkers should be as famous to British people as Sir Winston Churchill or Henry VIII. Jim Jinkers was born in 1971 to Terry and Sheila Jinkers, both shepherds. Like many people of his generation,...
Vicki Knights Photography (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
I had the pleasure of meeting Shelley and her two lovely boys this morning after I was recommended by two of her NCT friends who I have photographed previously. Her eldest Matthew is 21 months and her baby is 3 months old....so she certainly has her hands full! Matthew was very lively and I had to chase him round the garden kicking balls most of the time! We managed to get this lovely soulful look...
John's Labour blog (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
UNISON London NEC member (and local School Crossing Officer ) Louise Couling, is to stand against the fascist BNP Councillor and London Assembly member, Richard Barnbrook, in next year’s local council elections in Barking and Dagenham, East London. At this morning’s London UNISON regional committee it was announced that the no nonsense east end grandmother and committed anti-fascist Louise...
The Kent Cupcakery (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009
Hi There Been so busy these past few weeks getting ready for The Cottenden Fair in Stonegate East Sussex. I have made 420 cupcakes,frosted and decorated them to take along! Will post pictures soon! Hope to see you there!
South Downs Living magazine online (Free subscription) | 13/11/2009
Ham Farm is set to premiere The Christmas Village where residents of East Sussex can gather together to enjoy a good old fashioned Christmas celebration with carol singing, Christmas shopping and merry feasting to spread good cheer throughout the weekends of December. Opening on the 5th December, Ham Farm will host The Christmas Village for 3 consecutive weekends. The event will be a flurry of rich...
BrontëBlog (Free subscription) | 13/11/2009
Two one (wo)man Brontë-related shows on both sides of the pond: 1. In Ridgemont, California: CLOTA’s Center Stage Readers Theater Janis Jamison to bring Charlotte Brontë Up Close & Personal Brontë by William Luce Directed by Bill Blanc Narrated by Greg Coté Next month’s Readers Theatre audiences should be prepared to be swept back to the stormy Yorkshire moors...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 12/11/2009
Campaigners welcome added protection for 'green lung of south-east from Beachy Head in East Sussex to Winchester A new national park in the South Downs was officially confirmed today, more than 60 years after the area was first earmarked for protected status . The environment secretary, Hilary Benn, signed the order to create the 632 square mile national park, stretching from Beachy Head in East Sussex...
Vicki Knights Photography (Free subscription) | 12/11/2009
I got an email from Clare and Simon a few months ago saying that they wanted to buy some gift vouchers for their Mum for her 60th birthday. Obviously I'm always pleased when I get a new client but I was even more pleased than normal because I went to school with them both and their parents are very good friends with my parents and even came to my wedding! It's always a real treat to photograph people...
Holiday Parks UK (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
The Lodge Holidays in East Sussex really do not come any better than the Crowhurst Lodge Park which has both outstanding facilities and excellent accommodation. This post brings you a video that outlines the location, facilities and the accommodation that you can expect if you spend time away in this magnificent location. East Sussex is a great holiday or short break location and is within easy reach...
My World Earth (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
Mourning: Guardsman Janes' family at his funeral in Hove, East Sussex, last month List of dialogue between the mom and Prime Minister Gordon. Gordon Brown failed to bow after he laid his wreath at the Cenotaph on Sunday (left). Grenadier Guard Jamie Janes, 20, (right) was killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan last month Letter of condolence full of mistakes. PM Gordon also lost a child, a...
My World Earth (Free subscription) | 10/11/2009
'Our family has been destroyed by Daniel's death. To receive a letter like that, that we couldn't read, is totally unacceptable. It's totally illegible. Mourning: The family of Guardsman Janes watch his coffin leave St Philips Church in Hove, East Sussex, last month. His mother Jacqui was 'disgusted' by Mr Brown's error-strewn letter Gordon Brown neglected to bow after he laid his wreath at the Cenotaph...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009
Two firefighters were killed in blast caused by fireworks kept in illegal container, prosecution says Two firemen died in an explosion at a fireworks factory because of "gross negligence" in the storage of explosives, a court has heard. Retained firefighter Geoff Wicker, 49, and support officer Brian Wembridge, 63, were killed in the blast at the site at Marlie Farm in Shortgate, near Lewes,...
Eegh ba gum lad (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009
So we are all to be charged £30.00 by our local councils because they haven't been paid landfill tax owed to them by the government. Is it me or have we all gone barmy! - Not only do we now sort all our refuse out into neat little recycling bins, thereby saving our councils money - they now want us to pay twice for the privelidge. This is an exert from Gaurdian.co.uk Millions of people who recycle...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009
David Blunkett makes a mistake to benchmark MPs' work and status against senior civil servants ( Kelly simply doesn't get it , 5 November). Until a rigorous job evaluation is done such comparisons lack any validity and merely represent an aspiration (if not an early self-interested bid) in forthcoming discussions about MPs' salaries and pensions. Blunkett's points about the demands of working with...
Romney Marsh Times (Free subscription) | 08/11/2009
In the second part of our interview with worldwide James Bond authority and Lydd resident Graham Rye, Kyle Hill finds out about Graham's move to Lydd and how local landmarks found their way into the super sleuth novels. Bond’s Neighbourhood Rye explained he had always desired to own a vintage home in Kent by the sea, a dream he achieved last year when he moved from Surrey to Lydd. Although Rye...
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