These are the upcoming events for 2024. Please make a note in your diaries!
LONDON MARATHON, SUNDAY 21ST APRIL 2024
The Samaritans is the main charity this year and there will be over 200 runners for the Samaritans and a big presence of volunteers around the course.
Our Branch Director, David Smith secured a place through the ballot and he is running to raise money for the branch.
Please click on the link below for more information and to sponsor David. Thank you.
ARLINGTON BLUEBELL WALK, Thursday 25th and Friday 26th April 2024.
Eastbourne & District Samaritans are honoured to join the Arlington Bluebell Walk on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th April 2024.
We are proud to be supporting this 2 day event by providing refreshments from the cafe - Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with some lovely homemade cakes, bakes and treats or a choice of light lunches including sandwiches, salads & jacket potatoes.
Come along to this wonderful event and join us.
John McCutchan MBE started the Bluebell Walk in 1972, but the idea came from his late wife Carolyn. The concept of it being run by charities continues to this day, with over 75 having participated over the years. In 2013 John, Carolyn, their daughter Philippa and husband Michael Vine formed the Bluebell Walk Partnership, then in 2020 the Bluebell Walk Advisory Group (BWAG) took over and has 9 members to ensure that the Bluebell Walk progresses and develops into the future, with the invaluable assistance of local charities.
Since 1972 the Arlington Bluebell Walk and Farm Trail based at Bates Green Farm has developed into seven interesting walks over three working farms.
A circular walk of 1100 metres or 2/3 a mile in Beatons Wood has been made suitable for wheelchair users. This is where you see white anemones followed by the vistas of bluebells, established over centuries. On this walk there are seats for you to enjoy the peace and tranquility of this oak and hornbeam ancient wood. Along the walks there are signs illustrating the flora and fauna of the countryside for your information.
SUNSHINE CARNIVAL SATURDAY 25TH MAY 2024
Following on from a fabulous colourful celebration of Sussex in 2023.
Carnival is back in Eastbourne on Saturday 25th May 2024 and the theme is 'Into The Wild'.
This year, we would like the community to get excited and creative about the beauty of the natural environment.
This theme gives the entrants the chance to create marvellous, colourful costumes and displays around animals, birds, sea creatures, and flora and fauna.
You could be creating something which is relevant to the UK, Sussex or, something from lands further away e.g. tropical rainforests, savannahs – the choice is yours!
Judges will be awarding prizes for:
- The Best Costume
- The Best Float
- The Best Performance
Get involved and have fun doing so!