From 28 March Mid Sussex District Council will implement a new flexible season ticket offer and increase car parking charges in line with inflation. Changes to car park season tickets, which are mainly used by town centre workers and commuters will better match new customer behaviour. [...]
World-famous locomotive No. 60103 Flying Scotsman, will return to Sussex this summer. Bluebell Railway, a heritage railway operating steam-hauled trains between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead, will welcome the locomotive in August 2022. It will be the Flying Scotsman’s second visit to the Bluebell. The locomotive [...]
We had to take the very difficult decision to postpone the Love East Grinstead event on February 13th due to the adverse weather conditions and have re-scheduled the event for Sunday, March 13th. The event will run from 11am until 3pm, we will still have the [...]
Mid Sussex District Council has partnered with ShopAppy.com to provide local businesses with access to the platform free of charge for the first 12 months. This initiative has been made possible by the Government’s Welcome Back Fund with funding from the European Regional Development Fund. Hear [...]
East Grinstead Town Council is holding a one day event to celebrate our town. There will be stalls from community groups, charities, small businesses and local food vendors, there's even a creche with children's entertainers to keep your little ones occupied while you enjoy the day. [...]
The Brighton Main Line is among the most complex and congested routes in the country and the infrastructure on the line is also some of the oldest and most intensively used. This major project has been planned in an efficient way to deliver long-term reliability improvements [...]
An appeal to restore a historic heritage railway station which has featured in ‘The Larkins’ on TV has hit its initial £500,000 target. The Bluebell Railway launched a fundraising effort last autumn to help to finance the repair of leaking roofs and the replacement of rotting [...]
About Talk Money Week Held from 8 to 12 November, Talk Money Week aims to reduce the stigma around money by encouraging conversations among families, friends, neighbours, customers, colleagues and communities. Talking openly about money can have a huge impact on tackling money worries, and is [...]
Open every Monday from 10am until 12 noon and On Tuesdays & Wednesdays 12 noon until 2pm ...and on every Friday from 10am until 12pm and from 2pm until 4pm tea & cake and company. Come along to Trinity Methodist Church, corner of Lingfield Road, East [...]
If so, follow this link to attend an online session, hosted by a clinical professional, who will address any concerns and answer your questions. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-champions-covid-19-vaccine-qa-tickets-174285371237 OR email: community.engagement@westsussexcab.org.uk
Did you know that you can have a FREE "Safe & Well Visit" from your local Fire Brigade here in East Grinstead. Just call 0345 872 9719 to book yours...now.
The Bluebell Railway has launched an appeal for at least £500,000 to help in the restoration of a key station which has featured in scores of TV programmes and films. The heritage line is asking for public support to finance the repair of leaking roofs and [...]
SGN are writing to let you know about our upcoming project to upgrade our gas network in Holtye Road, East Grinstead. We are replacing our old metal gas mains and services with new plastic pipe. This essential work will ensure your community continues to receive a [...]
You Can Help! 9.5 million tonnes of food goes to waste in the UK every year, contributing to 25 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions! You can fight this waste and help your community by donating your surplus food. You'll provide much-needed food relief to those [...]
Baking the world a better place – East Grinstead residents honour national hero A local care home cooked up a storm as part of a national initiative to honour Sir Captain Tom Moore. The team and residents at Care UK’s Mill View, on Sunnyside Close, got [...]
Have you noticed the town is gradually turning blue to mark this important week to raise awareness of dementia? Businesses along Railway Approach, London Road and the High Street have been asked to turn their windows and displays blue for two weeks starting Monday 17 May. [...]
The Andros Almshouse Charity Accommodation available near Lewes, East Sussex Grantham Close is a group of almshouses situated on a private road off the A275 in South Chailey. We provide independent living, sheltered housing to people over 50 with little capital and low income. There are [...]
East Grinstead Museum has exciting plans to improve and refurbish the Museum. These include refreshing existing museum displays and introducing new ones. We are also looking at running a range of events and activities for local people. To help us shape the museum, please complete the [...]
In 2020 The High Sheriff of West Sussex launched a unique award to celebrate residents who have shown exceptional acts of kindness during the coronavirus pandemic. The Special Recognition Volunteer Award is aimed at any resident in West Sussex who has acted in a voluntary capacity [...]
The Town Council is introducing a new Wayfinding History Trail Following the Station to Statue route the monoliths and heritage panels will provide historical information and walking distances to landmarks such as the Museum, High St, Station and Forest Way. Each sign will have a QR [...]
