Why Ria’s still running the London Marathon in October, just not in London!
We send a huge thanks and good luck wishes to Ricky Mowatt and Ria Beal who are both running the official Virtual London Marathon on 4th October fundraising for our child bereavement charity. Ria was our first dedicated charity place runner and she is determined to hit her £2000 target, despite not get...
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Virtual Challenge for Ricky as he takes on the London Marathon in Kent!
“One of my best mates was adopted as a child, after both his parents died. Then tragically, when his own son was 13, his partner died. I know how much Jigsaw (South East) helps devastated families and that’s why I’m fundraising for them.” On Sunday Ricky Mowatt will be running the London Marathon for ou...
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Ho Ho Ho! Good news! Bluebell Railway trains will be running from East Grinstead station again throughout December after a problem on the track has prevented trains travelling further than Kingscote. More Santa Specials dates have been added with 2 services per day from East Grinstead. Booking is essent...
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Tonbridge Grammar Girls A* Volunteering at Hever
September 28, 2020 Jigsaw South East Charity News, Events, Fundraising They registered, they marshalled, they handed out numbers and shouted support for the individuals bravely battling the elements to compete in the socially distanced Hever Castle Triathlon. Sixty teenagers from Tonbridge Grammar Schoo...
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Off the rails: Bluebell Railway News
Off the Rails 24 – 25 October 2020 31 October – 1st November 2020 Explore Bluebell Railway on and…Off the Rails. Book on a special service of The Pioneer and transport yourself to a bygone era when railway stations were a hub for the transportation of goods on and off the ...
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Pooh Trek & Ashdown Forest Tours
Pooh Trek & Ashdown Forest Tours are members of Ashdown Forest Tourism (AFTA) – operating private, bespoke tours for families, friends and fans following in the footsteps of the world’s most famous Bear! Owing to current high demand this summer for private tours for families and small...
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Metrobus back to school offer
Get your back to school tickets early: avoid the queues and save Metrobus is offering families 5% off back to school child tickets on a key card or mobile app if they buy them before Sunday 23 August and avoid the last minute rush. The bus company’s free child key card offers access to great...
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Advice for Level 3 Heat Health Alert
Incident Information from WSCC Resilience and Emergencies Team The Met Office has issued a Level 3 Heat Health Alert. There is a 90 % probability of Heat-Health criteria being met between 1200 on Thursday and 0900 on Sunday in parts of England View the full warning at the Met Office...
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Live music returning to East Grinstead
Chequer Mead Theatre is hosting a series of Summer garden music sessions. Outdoors in their intimate private garden and all with social distancing measures in place. For details and ticketing information www.chequermead.org.uk/the-apron/
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How to wear a face covering
How to wear a face covering In addition to the guidance below the UK’s Health and Safety Executive website https://www.hse.gov.uk/…/…/face-coverings-and-face-masks.htm ,provides guidance on wearing face coverings. A face covering should: • cover your nose and mouth while allowing you to breathe comforta...
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Not all disabilities are visible. Sunflower Lanyards
Sunflower Lanyards Not all disabilities are visible – some are not hidden and not immediately obvious, such as learning difficulties, mental health as well as mobility, speech, visual or hearing impairments. Living with a hidden disability can make daily life more demanding for many people, but i...
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East Grinstead Family Glamping event. Escape to the Country
This is a wonderful family event at The Yoghurt rooms East Grinstead. 3 Night Family Glamping Event Escape to the Countryside August 2020 Blow away those post-lockdown cobwebs with a staycation deep in the Sussex Countryside. Escape to a working farm for a three-night family stay. Bush crafts, bug craft...
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Bluebell Railway is ‘Good to Go’
There is a Wonderful film by the Bluebell Railway showing how they are ready to safely open on 7th August. The East Grinstead platform won’t be open yet, but hopefully trains will return to our end of the line soon. See film here on Youtube The Railway will reopen for passengers on 7th August read...
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East Grinstead care home thanks local community for their support
East Grinstead care home thanks local community for their support A care home in East Grinstead has thanked those who have gone the extra mile to support residents throughout the coronavirus pandemic, from the members of the community to its dedicated team members. Care UK’s Mill View, on Sunny...
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The Bluebell Railway re-opens on August 7th
Great news…the Bluebell Railway is about fire up the engines, for a grand re-opening on August 7th from Sheffield Park station. So, don’t delay, get your tickets booked now…!
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Garden Shows ready to open.
The Garden Show at Loseley Park Guildford, Surrey GU3 1HS ART, DESIGN, YOUR HOME, YOUR GARDEN & …. YOU! 24 – 26 July 2020 Open 10am – 5pm daily The Garden Shows Are Set To Bloom We are sure you are as keen to get out and about as we are. The Covid-19 ...
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East Grinstead Book Shop to host events via zoom
East Grinstead’s fantastic award winning independent book shop– The Bookshop! in the the historic High Street continues to innovate and build on their reputation of ‘more than just a bookshop! Having already built up quite an impressive list of author and music events before the pandem...
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East Grinstead Library News
East Grinstead West Sussex Libraries West Sussex County Council will operate a select and collect service from today. If you have ordered a book you will be contacted and given a time slot for collection. The library is NOT open for browsing. Please do not turn up for books unless contacted by a member...
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2020 Summer Cricket Camps at East Grinstead Cricket Club
Rebbett’s Sports Camps Monday 27th July – Friday 31st July 10am – 2pm Extended hours 9am – 3pm available Age Range: 7 – 13 years £20 per day (10am – 2pm) or £90 if you book for all 5 days. Extended hours: (9-3pm) £125 for all week or £30 per day Email: [email protected]
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Orpheus Centre announces first virtual Open Week
Orpheus Centre announces first virtual Open Week When: Monday 6 July 2020 – Friday 10 July Where: Online at https://www.orpheus.org.uk/Event/virtualtour Find out what’s behind the big blue doors at specialist college the Orpheus Centre with a special virtual Open Week held online for the first time. The...
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