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Declare your love at the British Heart Foundation
The British Heart Foundation shop in Terminus Road Eastbourne and Vicarage Field Hailsham are again inviting you to leave a message in their shop window this Valentine ’s Day and help raise money for the brilliant charity. You can chose from a £1 or £2 love note to whoever you want, or local businesses can advertise in the shop window for £10, £20 or £50. Call into the shop as soon as possible to donate and write a love note. Don’t forget to have a look in the window to see if someone has left a note for you!
Is your dog a star?
Romantic opera La Boheme is coming to the Congress Theatre in Eastbourne next month and they are looking for a dog with star quality to join them on stage! Your pet needs to be well behaved and small – and as his owner, you will need to be prepared to go onstage in costume to look after him or her. The tour visits Eastbourne on February 13 and 14. To audition your dog, send a photo to Louise at Derek Block Concert Promotions, 70-76 Bell Street, Marylebone, London NW1 6SP or email her at louise@derekblock.co.uk. Please include your contact number and address as well as the breed, height, weight, age and name of your dog. The closing date is January 30. If you are successful, they will contact you a week before the performance.
Mini bus appeal
The Breakfast and Afterschool Clubs at the Bridgemere Centre in Eastbourne are appealing for the temporary loan or donation of a minibus after their one was damaged by fire this week. If you can help, please call the centre on 01323 439700 and press option 2.
Join the team at Radio DGH
Radio DGH is celebrating 60 years of providing a free radio service to hospital patients in Eastbourne. Past presenters include our own Chris Bailey & Rik Scott. The station is run entirely by volunteers, so if you'd like to join the team check out www.radiodgh.com
Alzheimer's Society – volunteers required
Alzheimer's Society in Sussex are currently looking for dedicated volunteers to join with existing or form new Volunteer Fundraising Groups in East, West and Mid Sussex and the surrounding villages. The groups will start some exciting new fundraising events and activities in the local area as well as increasing dementia awareness. The groups will be actively supporting the work done at the Alzheimer's Society by funding local services for people with dementia and their carers as well as raising funds towards research programmes into finding a cure for dementia. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or would like further information, please contact Kylie Prankerd (Community Fundraiser – Sussex) on 01403 276649 or email kylie.prankerd@alzheimers.org.uk Help train a puppy to become a Canine PartnerNational charity, Canine Partners, is looking to recruit more volunteer puppy parents in the local area. In order to increase the number of trained dogs that could be partnered with a local person with disabilities, Canine Partners are looking to more volunteers to take on this vital role from most parts of East Sussex. The Charity is specifically looking for volunteers who can take a puppy into their home from the age of eight weeks until they are 12-14 months old. They will need to be available to take the puppy to regular classes, and to teach the pup basic obedience and core tasks that will be vital later on in advanced training. Puppy parents will have full support from Canine Partners’ puppy satellite trainers, and all expenses will be met by the Charity. For further information please contact Ruth Narracott on 07764 823 501 or email eastsussex@caninepartners.org.uk
Home Works housing solutions
Home Works is a short term Service for people who live in East Sussex and have housing related support needs If you are aged 16 – 64 and are: • at risk of losing your home, • have never lived alone before, feel overwhelmed and need to learn to manage your budget and paperwork. • need help to learn how to set up electric / gas / water etc and manage your home. • feel vulnerable in your home and need help to link in with other services and groups. • are fleeing domestic violence, and new to the area. • need help to maximise your income / apply for benefits so that you can live independently. • live in a rural area and need to find, or keep a roof over your head. • are experiencing discrimination that’s affecting your housing or finding a place to live. • need help to prevent a crisis that could threaten the security of your home. • have lost your job or had an event in your life that has affected your confidence and may put your housing at risk.... Home Works can help! To find out more, contact Home Works by calling (01273) 898700 or click http://www.southdownhousing.org/housingsupport/EastSxHomeWorks.cfm
The Beach Belles Ladies Club
The Beach Belles Ladies Club meets on a Monday afternoon between 2pm and 4pm at The Beach Tavern Public House in Pevensey Bay. It may seem unusual to think that a ladies club is run in a public house and you may be sceptical of coming for that reason especially if you are on your own.... BUT be assured that it is really 'home from home' and they have their own part of the pub to themselves and everyone is made to feel very welcome by the tavern owners, Sonia and Stephan Find out more about the pub at www.thebeachtavern.co.uk
Radio Amateurs' Emergency Network
RAYNET, the Radio Amateurs' Emergency Network provide communications services from local community events right up to major civil emergencies.
For more information email alan.j-young@tiscali.co.uk
The Hailsham & District U3A – new members welcome
The Hailsham & District U3A (The University Of The 3rd Age) are always looking for new members. They are a self-help organisation for people no longer in full-time employment providing educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment They have regular activities including music, crafts, lunches, poetry, short walks, languages, discussion groups and more! They meet regularly at the Community Hall in Hailsham. To find out more please call Frank on 01323 740820
RSPCA - volunteers needed!
The RSPCA are searching for volunteer to help out with an array of tasks, ranging from fundraising, assisting in the shops and customer service to and having a say in key decisions as a branch trustee. Many of the tasks they need help with could help you if you are struggling to find work to gain employment in the future or it could give school leavers and recent graduates that all-important work experience. The RSPCA is a charity and receives no Government funding. It relies on members of the public to continue encouraging kindness and preventing cruelty to animals. Experience is not necessary for many of the tasks, so whatever your forte in life, there should be something for you. If you’re interested in getting involved then they can contact the RSPCA enquiries team on 0300 1234 555, click www.rspca.org.uk or contact your local branch to find out more.
The Great Railway Poster Competition
Can you design a new destination poster for Eastbourne? Combining Eastbourne's new identity as a vibrant, inviting destination for younger people and families. There will be prizes for winners, runners up and highly commended. There are two entry categories, 11-16 and adult (17+). The winners work will be featured in a mini tour around various places in the town to co-incide with the Eastbourne Festival. To enter click www.eastbourneframingcentre.co.uk or collected a form in store on Terminus Road, opposite the station.
345 Social Group Eastbourne – Join in the fun!
You can expand your social life and have fun with the 345 Social Group Eastbourne. They are a local, friendly group of male & female people aged between 30 to 70, who meet once a month at a local pub. Their aim is to have fun and socialise. The members get to choose the events. Everyone is welcome to go along. For more information you can email esussex345social2010@live.co.uk or call 07773409094
Age Concern Eastbourne - mini bus drivers required
Age Concern Eastbourne operates an escorted shopping service in their 6 seater minibus. They are currently looking for volunteer drivers and escorts who can give a half day or two of their time to allow them to expand this very valuable service. A D1 licence entitlement is required. Full MiDAS Training will be given and if over 70, a medical examination may be required. If you can help to maintain and expand this very valuable and much appreciated service, please call John Douglas on 01323 638474
Drusillas - help feed the animalsDrusillas Zoo is looking for help from gardeners to feed its animals. Staff at the zoo are looking for donations of large and small off-cuts of fruit, willow, ash and eucalyptus trees to feed the animals and to refurbish their enclosures. The zoo is normally able to supply enough trees for the animals but is suffering from a shortage this year. If you can help contact Drusillas on 01323 874100.
East Sussex Wildlife Rescue – volunteers and help required
Young Hedgehogs are being abandoned in their droves by their mothers, and wildlife rescuers have appealed for support to get them through the winter. In recent weeks 20 hedgehogs have been abandoned and rescued by East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Services. The charity is also hoping to increase the number of volunteers helping at its casualty care centr. For more information or to make a donation contact the WRAS on 07815078234 or via email on trevor@wildlifeambulance.org.
Local History Society AppealEastbourne’s Local History Society is appealing to the public for space to house its archives which are currently scattered around the town. The council cannot store the town’s considerable number of books and papers between local warehouses and society members houses anymore and is now on the lookout for a space the size of a moderate living room where they can put their storage units and work table for a limited number of people to have regular access to. If you would like to help the society call chairman Tom Hollobone on 01323 417164 or visit the website at www.eastbournehistory.org.uk
Retired Greyhounds - duvets requiredThe support group of the Retired Greyhounds Trust is appealing for old but clean duvets which are needed for dogs waiting to be re-homed. Perhaps you run a hotel or guest house and have old duvets which you could donate if they’re no longer needed? The group meets for monthly walks in Hampden Park on the first Saturday of each month at 2pm. And anyone with a greyhound is welcome. If you can donate a duvet call Chris Osman on 01323 640387 or if you would like to attend the monthly walk cal Jason Light on 01323 766508. For further information visit the website www.brighton.retiredgreyhounds.co.uk
Seagull Charity Appeals For DonationsThe seagull charity National Gull Rescue and Protection has been running for about a year and is the only group dedicated to campaigning for, and rescuing gulls. To enable it’s rescue service to continue they desperately need more cash donations. Many of the baby birds they have rescued are still being cared for and will not be freed until the Spring. The charity would also like to hear from anyone who has land to donate or rent, for more details call Tim McKenzie on 07765 114599 or email info@seagullrescue.co.uk Donations to the charity can be made by visiting www.seagullrescue.co.uk or by sending a cheque to PO Box 193, Eastbourne, BN24 9FF
Donations for Tuesday O'Hara FundThe Tuesday O’Hara Fund is a charity which raises money to help young people aged between 18 and 30 who suffer with cancer and have financial hardship within their family. Many are receiving treatment in inappropriate facilities. Until the age of 16 a teenager is likely to treated in a paediatric ward alongside toddlers, but when they turn 16 they are likely to end up in a ward with elderly patients. The charity would like these units equipped with day rooms, kitchens and chill-out rooms where teenagers can relax and feel at home or have friends and family to visit in a comfortable environment, plus computers with internet access to keep in contact with their friends and family. If you would like to make a donation visit the website www.tuesdayoharafund.co.uk
Hospital Volunteers Needed
The Friends of the DGH are currently looking for more volunteers to help run the hospital’s shops and trolley service. If you’re interested please call the Voluntary Services Manager Corinne France on 01323 417400 ext. 4880
Tree Of Hope AppealThe Tree Of Hope Children’s Charity is in desperate need of more funding as they help to fund life saving medical treatment for sick children in the UK. They have been flooded with funding requests this year and all the children they have helped are now having their treatment, however this has left their funds very low. They now have 7 children needing expensive surgery and treatment in America and Germany. If you can help by making a donation, you can do so at www.justgiving.com/treeofhope/donate
Volunteers Needed For St.Wilfrid's ShopsSt Wilfrid’s Hospice is urgently looking for volunteers to work in charity shops in Eastbourne, Hailsham and Seaford. There are various shifts and jobs to do at the shops, giving you a great opportunity to make new friends and help a local good cause. Enquiries can be made in each shop directly or email hospice@stwhospice.org.
Appeal for Accordion PlayersThe Eastbourne Accordion Club is appealing for more players to join their monthly meetings. If you have an accordion in the attic or used to play one, head down to the new club which meets every month at the Langham Hotel in Eastbourne. For more details visit the website www.playaccordion.co.uk/eastbourne If you’re interested call John or Jackie Romero on 01323 733700 or email jr@carillonstudios.co.uk
Mustard Seed Shoe Box Appeal
The Mustard Seed Shoe Box Charity is in desperate need of soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste for the children’s Christmas Boxes. These are essential items for the boxes so if you can donate something you can take them direct to the warehouse in Maple Road, Eastbourne, near the 24 hour Tesco in Lottbridge Drove. You’ll find them round the back of Renault. If your donation is big enough they can arrange to collect. For more details call Margaret Meek on 01323 472672.
Polegate Charity CalendarA charity calendar depicting the best of life in Polegate is currently on sale. The Pride of Polegate calendar showcases images of the town taken by its residents and is available from Withers DIY, Willingdon Community School, Archer & Partners and the Junction Tavern. Calendars will be sold at £5 and proceeds will go directly to Polegate Charity, Children With Cancer Fund.
Age Concern Shopping Minibus ServiceOne of the services offered by Age Concern Eastbourne is an escorted minibus shopping service for residents in Eastbourne. They can collect you and up to 5 others from home and take you to the supermarket where you can shop independently or with help from the store, they’ll then take you and your shopping home. This service operates Tuesday to Friday , both mornings and afternoons depending on minibus availability and costs £5 per trip. Many people are unaware of this service so if you would like to take advantage of this offer call 01323 638474 and ask for Pearl Smith or John Douglas.
Sussex Air AmbulanceSussex Air Ambulance is appealing for more volunteers to join the life-saving charity which needs £1.7 million a year to keep the helicopter flying. Each flying mission costs between £1500 and £2000 so fundraising is vital as they receive no lottery funding and relies almost entirely on voluntary public donations. You can help out in a number of ways including selling merchandise, representing the charity at events and cheque presentations or placing, collecting and managing static collection boxes plus when you have more experience you could give presentations and talks about the emergency service. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer call the East Sussex County Fundraiser Bridget Pepper on 07800 649246.
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