East Grinstead Sports Club is delighted to announce that as from February 1st, 2023, Acorns Leisure have taken over the running of the sports club. This is a very exciting time for both organisations as there are many opportunities to improve and increase the availability of [...]
The Bluebell Railway is pleased to announce the purchase of former Southern Region DEMU No. 1305, which will become part of the Bluebell Railway fleet. No. 1305 has been owned and cared for by the Coulsdon Old Vehicle & Engineering Society, whose dedicated team have themselves [...]
The first Team play in the Isthmian League Division South East at the OHOB Community Stadium at East Court, home to the club since 1967. Our Under 18s play in the Bostik Youth East League and we also run a third team in the Mid Sussex [...]
The Bluebell Railway in Sussex is celebrating the 150th birthday of their ‘Terrier’ Class locomotive no’ 72 Fenchurch. The celebrations kick-start with a special birthday bash event that celebrates the history of transport across the last 150 years. This will include all kinds of vintage transport [...]
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
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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 [...]
Emergency work to replace two damaged rails on the Brighton Main Line this coming Sunday means passengers on the route are being urged to only travel only if absolutely essential this Sunday morning. Engineers will start work late on Saturday night between East Croydon and Redhill, [...]
Slip! Slap! Swing! this September at the most entertaining charity golf day of the year, featuring Ryder Cup star Paul Way, and trick shot legend Jeremy Dale, PLUS a day of fantastic golf. The Melanoma Fund has selected the luxurious Mannings Heath Golf & Wine Estate [...]
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 [...]