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 [...]
On 25th June 2021, 11 brave men are setting off on a mission to set the Guinness World Record for the fastest cycling journey from Land’s End to John-O’-Groats in a relay team format. The team have been training ferociously for the last 9 months, burning [...]
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 [...]
East Grinstead Lions are pleased to announce that this year's Donkey Derby is scheduled for July 25th, 2021, on St. George's Field in East Grinstead. This is subject to cancellation in event of changes to government guidelines. Please check for confirmation.
Ashdown Park are planning to open on the 12th April for Alfresco Dining, lunch and Afternoon Tea. They are now taking bookings by phone on 01342 824988, and will be open daily from 12.00pm, last order at 4.30pm. They also have a marquee (no sides) to [...]
Mid Sussex District Council have an exciting online activity you can get involved with during the Easter School Holidays. The Wish Work Puppets who entertained us last summer are back 😊 Every morning from Tuesday 6th to Friday 9th and Monday 12th to Friday 16th April [...]
The Bluebell Railway has set Thursday 20 May as the day when it hopes to resume public services and welcome visitors back to enjoy the spectacle of steam-hauled trains. The provisional reopening date is in line with the Government’s roadmap for easing the lockdown restrictions. Bluebell [...]
Homeworking Travel Business & North West Luxury Travel Agent –Designer Travel are proud to announce that they have won three prestigious places on the list of TTG’s Top 50 UK Travel Agents for 2021 The team at Designer Travel were left speechless on Friday 19th of [...]
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 [...]
Reflections Day 23rd March 2021 The Town Council will mark the anniversary of the day that lockdown started by The Town Mayor, Cllr John Dabell, laying a wreath of daffodils and spring flowers at the Memorial Wall at Mount Noddy and just for the 23rd a [...]
East Grinstead Town Council has placed two commemorative benches for the Covid pandemic, one bench to remember all who have been lost or suffered through the lockdowns and one to thank the great efforts of so many who have and continue to help to bring us [...]
East Grinstead Town Council has set its budget and precept for the 2021/2022 year. The precept, which is 0% change from last year, is set to drop marginally to £88.11 per year per band D property. The annual charge ranges from £58.74 for a Band A [...]
On Saturday 6th February, East Grinstead Town Mayor, Cllr John Dabell, had his vaccination at Meridian Hall in East Grinstead. John, who is 71, is encouraging everyone when they receive their invitation to get their vaccination, to go along and not to worry as he didn’t [...]
No need to set the alarm these days, I can ‘pad’ down to my office in just 13 steps! I can start work in my PJs with a cup of tea, in the company of my cat and breakfast TV! Yes, life is very different to [...]
Residents at a care home in East Grinstead have taken a trip down memory lane as part of a nationwide initiative to rediscover their favourite foods from the past. At Care UK's Mill View, on Sunnyside Close, residents have been recreating treats remembered from their childhood, [...]
