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Events
Old Town Community Fete
The sound of dogs, music and laughter echoed from the Old Town recreation ground as hundreds gathered to enjoy this annual event. Mayor Carolyn Heaps opened the Fete to the sound of bagpipes. Colourful stands blended with the other events which included a dog show and a performance of traditional Madeira dancing.
The Fete (6.49 mins) > Click to View
Dog Show (11.45 mins) > Click to View
Madeira Dancers (15.11 mins) > Click to View
Eastbourne Extreme 2010
Thousands packed Eastbourne’s eastern seafront for the popular annual Eastbourne Extreme weekend. Kites soared in the breeze, racing boats skimmed across the offshore waters and on land dare devil feats of skill, on bikes, skates and bars entertained an excited audience. The event was bathed in bright sunshine, which drew people from miles around.
The Atmosphere (11.17 mins)
Animal relentless Bike Tour (6.11 mins)
Parkour (12.36 mins )
Aggressive Skate Park (2 mins)
Music event organised to support Swamp Aid. (3.19 mins)
That very special New Orleans musical sound reverberated out
from the Sovereign Harbour on Sunday, July 4th, as hundreds came to
support Swamp Aid. It was all to raise money for the GNOF Gulf Coast Oil Spill
Fund and what better way to do it than through the power of dance and music.
Silver Surfers' Day (14.42 mins)
Newly elected Member of Parliament for Eastbourne, Stephen Lloyd was the guest at the Silver Surfers' Day, held at Eastbourne’s Global Information Centre in Tidewell Road. Learn how to surf the Internet and improve your health, was the theme of this well attended event. www.gic.co.uk
Eastbourne SHOUT!
As part of the Eastbourne Festival 2010, the Eastbourne Shout held on Friday, 23rd April, on the West Lawns drew a large crowd all eager to add their voices to the first event of its kind; one the organisers say, should now become a regular attraction.
Part One : Arrival ( 4.00 mins ) > Click to View
Part Two : Singing ( 5.53 mins ) > Click to View
Part Three : The Piper ( 1.16 mins ) > Click to View
The Boxing Day Dip into the Sea (1.16 mins)
The annual Boxing Day dip into the icy waters of the English Channel has become a tradition in Eastbourne.
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Six Times Lucky for Marathon Runner Stuart
This weekend’s eighth Beachy Head Marathon saw a sixth victory for University of Brighton lecturer Stuart Mills who covered the challenging 26-mile route in just 3 hours 3 minutes despite the heavy rain.
A regular entrant who has competed in the event every year, Stuart Mills who is originally from New Zealand, claimed first place for the sixth time and despite poor weather conditions took just one minute longer than last year.
Stuart was joined by more than 1,700 entrants from around the world, who didn’t let the wet weather dampen their spirits on Saturday morning as they set off across the South Downs to complete the country’s largest off-road marathon.
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Princes Park Fun Day 2009 (12.11 mins)
Hundreds of visitors again joined in the entertainment at the annual Fun Day, held at Princes Park on Saturday, August 22nd. After an early wet opening to the day, the weather soon proved hot and sunny, making the event an overwhelming success. Eastbourne’s Mayor, Cllr. Greg Santo, officially opened the event and was given a warm welcome from stand holders and residents alike. This year included the added attractions of birds of prey, pets corner, Punch and Judy and numerous colourful stands.
Airbourne 2009
The World's biggest free seafront airshow again drew massive crowds to Eastbourne. When Major Bernard Fowler established the Eastbourne Aviation Company in 1909, he little envisaged the vast annual air display that would attract thousands of visitors to Eastbourne’s seafront. His original airfield lies under the factory area below St Anthony’s Mount with only the Royal Naval Air Station guardhouse in Leeds Avenue remaining. During the First World War pilots from all over the commonwealth came to train here and on the site of the Sovereign Centre, stood a factory, building seaplanes for the war effort. Eastbourne was truly a Mecca in the pioneering days of flight
Airbourne 2009 (4.56 mins) > Click to View
Red Arrows (5.06 mins) > Click to View
Team Guinot Wingwalkers (4.21 mins) > Click to View
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (5.40 mins) > Click to View
Hawker Hurricane (1.18 mins) > Click to View
Eurofighter Typhoon (3.04 mins) > Click to View
Tigers Parachute Display (3.20 mins ) > Click to View
Swift Glider Team (3.19 mins) > Click to View
The Blades (2.43 mins ) > Click to view
The return of the Hailsham Carnival
After an absence of nearly 10 years, Hailsham Carnival is back. It has been revived by the Eastbourne based Lark in the Park charity, which helps children with special needs. The carnival procession wound its way from Grovelands School to the Maurice Thornton playing ground.
Click to View : The Parade (8.57 mins)
Click to View : The Event (6.59 mins)
Armed Forces Day at the Redoubt (5.00 mins)
Orginally known as Veterans Day, it has been changed to Armed Forces Day on June 27th 2009, and will become a regular date in the annual calendar. Eastbourne celebrated the event at the Redoubt Fortress.
Alice in Wonderland Procession (6.13 mins)
Following the success of last year’s Eastbourne Festival, the aim is in the words of the promoters ‘to celebrate the unique qualities of Eastbourne and all the events in this year’s two week programme are to seek to fulfil this criteria.’ And what a better way to get the week off to a flying start than this procession of Alice in Wonderland, on Saturday, 11th April, along the seafront.
Congress Theatre Leap into Space (6.26 mins)
Abseiling down the wall of the Congress Theatre can be a thrilling, yet scary experience, when on Saturday, April 4th, numerous fundraisers volunteered for the event. It was left to the President of the Rotary Club of Eastbourne, 79 year old Bill Tozer to make the first leap into space
EASTBOURNE HALF MARATHON 2009
> Click to view - Part One The Warming Up (3.18 mins)
> Click to View - Part Two The Start (2.42 mins)
> Click to View - Part Three Along the seafront (35.36 mins)
> Click to View - Part Four The Finish (2.06 mins)
LIVE BETTER FOR LESS (23.32 mins)
With the economic climate causing hardship to many, the organisers of LIVE BETTER FOR LESS have created a unique opportunity on how to make the family budget go a long way – from food, advice to solar power. Covering two floors with stands, demonstrations and workshops, it proved a great success with hundreds of visitors. To add to the fun was a story teller, a ghost from Dickens and Carol singers. www.livebetterforless.org.uk Alsolink to the Eastbourne Inline Skate School www.SK8school.co.uk
Beachy Head Marathon 2008 (4.09 mins)
In bright sunlight, 1750 runners took part in the 7th annual Beachy Head Marathon over the gruelling and picturesque course of 26 miles. This marathon has become one of the six biggest events in the UK attracting runners, joggers and walkers from all over the world.
Princes Park Fun Day (5.13 mins)
With the arrival of the Mayor, Greg Szanto, another exciting Princes Park Fun Day was celebrated with hundreds of visitors enjoying the many stands, events and entertainments, bathed in Bank Holiday weekend sunshine.
Eastbourne Extreme 2008 (3.13 mins)
Another day of spills and thrills as Extreme fill another exciting weekend in the annual calendar of events.
Thundercats at Extreme 2008 (3.09 mins)
Rough seas did not stop the Thundercats at this year's Eastbourne Extreme.
Lark in the Park (4.11 mins)
This annual event held at the Seaside Recreation Ground attracts numerous visitors over a three day period. It is a mix of entertainment, fairground and other attractions all designed to give something to everyone.
Sea Gypsies - part of the Fun in the Park event (3.12 mins)
Belly dancing has crossed the oceans to become a popular event in Britain.
Hunter's Moon dancers at Fun in the Park (3.16mins)
The ancient art of morris dancing is always a popular event.
Pentacle Drummers at Lark in the Park (19.17 mins)
The powerful sound of the drums inspires the audience.
Newhaven Youth Marching Band (20.51 mins)
Sovereign Harbour Fun Weekend (9.55 mins)
www.mvs.org.uk
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Life Gospel Choir (26.06 mins)
The members of this group are drawn from nine Eastbourne and Bexhill Churches. They formed the choir five years ago and now perform their inspiring music at various venues, including here at the annual Sovereign Harbour Fun Weekend. For further information contact: Jenny Osborn - lifegospelchoir@talktalk.net
Magnificent Motors (21.29 mins)
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French Market (3.21 mins)
The French market is a regular visitor to Eastbourne's seafront.
EHA Half Marathon March 2008 (11.43 mins)The Eastbourne Hotel Association Half Marathon held on Sunday, 2nd March, attracted 1000 runners and covered a 13.1 miles route along Eastbourne Seafront, through the Meads and along to the Sovereign Harbour, starting and finishing at Princes Park.
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EHA HALF MARATHON 2008 (51.44 mins)
WERE YOU THERE?
This is unedited continual footage shot at two locations –
at the START and at the half way mark opposite
Princes Park gate.
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Radio Sailing at Princes Park (1.24 mins)
'The art of sailing without getting wet'
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COUNCILLOR MAURICE SKILTON IS AWARDED THE FREEDOM OF THE BOROUGH OF EASTBOURNE(54:36 mins)
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NEW YEAR PEACE VIGIL AT TOWN HALL(3.55 mins)
This vigil follows on a motion to join Mayors for Peace presented to Eastbourne Borough Council by Cllr Greg Szanto and seconded by Cllr Alex Hough. This was unanimously passed on Wednesday 21st November 2007. The motion recognised the achievement of Mayors for Peace ‘to promote the total abolition of nuclear weapons and pursue lasting peace in the world.’ The vote called for Eastbourne to join the 1770 local authorities across 122 countries in the Mayors for Peace campaign. The motion was brought before the Council in collaboration with Eastbourne for Peace and Liberty.
The objective of Mayors for Peace is the global abolition of nuclear weapons by international agreement. It promotes the solidarity of towns and cities in working together to press for a nuclear weapon-free world.
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Beachy Head Marathon (9.52 mins)
The Annual Beachy Head Marathon run over 25 miles of the South Downs this year attracted 1,750 entries. It is one of the biggest events of its kind in the UK, with a scenic and challenging route through some of the most beautiful countryside, with runners, joggers and walkers from all over the world.> Click to View
Queen Victoria visits Eastbourne (3.40 mins)
Eastbourne celebrates its Victorian heritage with an annual pageant. The week started with the arrival of Queen Victoria. We follow her to the Town Hall and later, she is entertained by children from Stafford School at Eastbourne’s Enterprise Centre.
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During the Victorian Festival, the Friends of The Devonshire Park Theatre took visitors on a tour of this historical theatre. See also under our 'Places to visit' section.
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Shinewater Fun Day (12.17 mins)
Bright Sunshine attracted hundreds of people to the 5th Annual Shinewater Fun Day at Langney's Shinewater Park. It was a great day out for children and parents alike, with numerous fairground rides, colourful stalls and in the main arena, baby contests, belly dancing, fancy dress and tug-of-war. Local bands added to the excitement of the day.
Shinewater Fun Day - Willow Stars (2.30 mins)
Children are taught the art of making willow stars.
See also Shinewater Park - An Ancient History on our History Page - filmed during the Shinewater Fun Day.
Fun in the Park (7.26 mins)
Check out this year's programme
Lammas Festival - The Parade (5.15 mins)
Starting its way near to the Carpet Gardens, this festive parade of drummers, dancers and giants made their way along the seafront to the Winter Gardens, where they to be greeted by the Mayor.
Lamma Blessing (9.08 mins)
Lammas Festival - Inside Winter Garden (3.08 mins)
Inside the Winter Garden, the Lammas Festival continued with dancing and a variety of stalls, completing the events of the day.
Eastbourne Fun Day (7.10 mins)
The Archery Recreation ground was the location for this year's Eastbourne Fun Day in support of the Friends of Eastbourne Hospital and fund raising for a digital mammography system for the DGH. The event was sponsored by Ashley Gardens Residential Homes and part of the function was held in their garden. The events organiser, Margaret Parker, was thrilled to announce that the hard work and enthusiasm of the volunteers has managed to raise approx. £2500.
Eastbourne Pier Raft Race
The raft race around Eastbourne pier attracted thousands of onlookers to this popular annual event. Thirteen competitors challenged each other for the prize for the fastest time. Some of the raft designs were more colourful and creative than sea worthy, but the rescue boats were on standby just in case!
1st Heat (4.47 mins) > Click to View
Kings Night Club (girls) - Eastbourne Fishermans Club -
Eastbourne Working Men's Club - Boltons Bar
2nd Heat (2.52 mins) > Click to View
Shore Bar - Armoury Locksmith's - The Nut House
3rd Heat (4.56 mins) >Click to View
Ellis Builders - Marks & Spencers - Atlantis Cellar
4th Heat & Prize Giving (9.22 mins) > Click to View
Function Rooms - Atlantis Night Club - Kings Night Club
Eastbourne Extreme -2007 Highlights. (2.53 mins)
Eastbourne Extreme is a spectacular free event that attracts thousands to numerous acts of daring on land and sea from acrobatics performed over the roofs of cars to power boat racing. Kite flying, wind powered buggies and the skill of rollerblading and mountain bikes makes this an amazing experience.
Eastbourne Extreme 2007 - Thundercat Power Boat Racing (3.37 mins)
Enjoy the thrills of the formula one style Thundercat power boat racing as they take to the water in Eastbourne for the first time.
Eastbourne Extreme - Skating Displays (2.28 mins)
Laser Class Yacht Championships (1.22 mins)
Princes Park was the venue for a major national championship in July 2007, attracting entries from as far away as the Bahamas and Austria. Beteen 50 and 60 laser class yacht owners took part in this prestigious event.
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