End of summer activities in Eastbourne this bank holiday

Posted on August 20, 2012 by

This weekend grants us the final bank holiday of the summer, so let 1 Small Step give you the skinny on some upcoming events to help cement the end of this lovely season.

Eastbourne Walking Tours This gentle walking tour of Eastbourne starts at the Bandstand on the middle prom, lasting one and a half hours with 12 stopping points of interest along a 1 mile round starting and finishing at Eastbourne Bandstand.

Join the tour to unearth interesting facts about landmarks, learn more about the history of seafront hotels, discover what happened to the Pier during World War Two, the location of a disused air raid shelter and why crabs walk sideways!

The Eastbourne Walking Tours are available five times a week until the end of October, taking place at 3pm on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 8pm on Thursday and 11am and 8pm on Sundays, offering the chance to enjoy a gentle stroll after dinner.

The tours cost £5 per person and can be paid on arrival. Contact harrythewriter@btinternet.com or turn up on the day.

Eastbourne‘s Tea Dances Chris Mannion provides the live musical accompaniment for this summer’s Tea Dances on Tuesday 28th August from 2pm. No matter what your dancing ability, put on your dancing shoes and take a trip around the Winter Garden dance floor.

Call 01323 412000 or boxoffice@eastbourne.gov.uk for tickets or information. Entry is £5, including tea and biscuits.

Marie Curie Walk 10 Say au revoir to the summer with an evening stroll down Eastbourne’s famous promenade and raise money for charity at the same time. Take in the sea air and the seaside’s main attractions as the sun sets and help Marie Curie nurses continue providing for terminally ill patients in the local area.

The event starts at 6pm on Saturday 8th September, starting at King Edwards Parade with celebrations after the walk until 10pm – so pack a picnic for an evening of live music and family entertainment.

Register online now here for £10 or on the night for £20. Children under 16 are free and do not need to register, but must be accompanied by an adult.

For more details phone 08700 340 040.

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Time is of the essence…

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Photo by Muammer Okumus

Time is of the essence today, with people constantly stretched between working, looking after the family and finding opportunities to enjoy ourselves. Between all these different priorities we also need to find time to eat, and with minutes and hours so precious we run the risk of grabbing the less time consuming options found on supermarket shelves which can be high in saturated fat and salt.

Preparing food for yourself from basic ingredients doesn’t have to take a long time and is an excellent way of placing you in control of what goes into meals for you and your family.

We’ve picked out some of the best websites and recipe books for easy to prepare, well balanced meals and shared them below. If you’ve got any you want to add, head over to the 1 Small Step Facebook page and share them. 

Traditional British Meals recipe book from the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) contains balanced versions of British classics, including fish and chips and a Sunday roast.

The Recipe Finder from Change4Life features hundreds of ideas for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with lots of child friendly options. All are low in saturated fat, salt and can be prepared in 30 minutes or less.

Another great recipe book from WCRF gives you inspiration for working towards your 5 fruit and veg portions.

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All eyes on Team GB

Posted on July 30, 2012 by

In the unlikely event that it passed you by, the London 2012 Games finally began this weekend to great acclaim for Danny Boyle’s spectacular opening ceremony, featuring quirky references to timeless British humour and a well delivered appearance by Queen Elizabeth herself, with a very nervous moment as the 1 Small Step team considered the possibility the Queen really was parachuting into the arena.

With so many events taking place, there is a sport for everyone to enjoy, be it watching or participating. Today, we are most looking forward to watching Louis Smith compete in the artistic gymnastics final on the pommel horse and Tom Daley see off the competition in the diving final on the 10m platform.

Who else should we be watching?

Are we missing out on an athlete’s great technique or niche sport? Let us know on the 1 Small Step Facebook page.

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Incentives on offer with Facebook activity challenges

Posted on July 20, 2012 by

If weather reports are to be believed, then next week the sun is promising to come out and finally give our lovely county a much needed taste of summer.

If you feel like getting active in the warmer conditions, but would like to be rewarded for your efforts, then head over to the 1 Small Step Facebook page to take part in one of our simple activity challenges.

To encourage the community to get active, some local Eastbourne businesses are offering refreshing incentives for successful completion of the challenge we set each week from mid July until the end of August.

To take part, simply visit the Facebook page, complete the challenge and post a message on the Facebook wall to say you’ve done the activity. Print out your message, and take it to the participating coffee shop where you’ll receive your free hot drink.

NB: Some terms and conditions apply to the offers, full details on our Facebook page.

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Walks in East Sussex

Posted on July 17, 2012 by

East Sussex is a haven for walkers wanting to explore the rolling South Downs, woodland walks, river valleys and beaches that are found across the county.

Seven Sisters Country Park

Seven Sisters Country Park, photo by Claus Wolf

With over two thirds of the East Sussex designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty, and the South Downs National Park streteching from Winchester, in the West to Eastbourne, in the East there are plenty of walks to choose from.

1. Walks and cycle rides across East Sussex
Excellent interactive map that shows footpaths, bridleways and byways. Search by place, road name or grid reference.

2. Circular walks
Search for circular walks in East Sussex, by distance or difficulty. Map includes details of local pubs, cafes and shops along the route.

3. South Downs Walks and Trails
Discover walks along the South Downs Way. Series of leaflets to download and print, including map, how to get there and what to look out for along the walk.

4. Seven Sisters Country Park
Set against a stunning backdrop of chalk cliffs and a beautiful river valley, Seven Sisters is popular for walking, birdwatching, cycling and canoeing.

5. Long distance walks
Details of longer walks that cross the county and beyond.

Want to recommend a great walk?
Post your comments below or visit our 1 Small Step Facebook page to recommend a great walk in East Sussex.

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Olympic torch coming to Eastbourne

Posted on July 13, 2012 by

The wait is nearly over – on Tuesday 17 July, at approximately 3.15pm, the Olympic torch will arrive in Eastbourne, East Sussex.

Olympic torch relay, photo by Robert Pittman

Olympic torch relay, photo by Robert Pittman

Grab your flags, fly the bunting and head out to cheer the torch bearers on. Residents and visitors will be lining the streets as the flame is carried through the town.

There’s a free celebration party and sports day at Princes Park, where you can enjoy music and sports, and watch live coverage of the torch relay on a giant screen.

The torch relay will pass the celebrations in Princes Park before heading onto Pevensey Bay and beyond to Hastings.

Find out more about the Olympic celebrations in Princes Park.

Find out more about Olympic celebrations in Sussex on the evenings of 16 and 17 July:

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Free sessions for over 50s at Shinewater Sports, Eastbourne

Posted on July 10, 2012 by

Free sessions are being held for anyone aged 50+ at Shinewater Sports Centre, Eastbourne on Friday 13 July 2012.

Eastbourne seafront

Eastbourne seafront

  • Badminton: 9am-1pm
  • Table tennis: 10am-1pm
  • Short mat bowls: 2-4pm

Refreshments are available and equipment is free to hire.

For more information call 01323 768614 or visit Eastbourne Borough Council website.

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