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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)
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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)
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.> Windows Media Player
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)
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.
Lammas 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!
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Kings Night Club (girls) - Eastbourne Fishermans Club -
Eastbourne Working Men's Club - Boltons Bar
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Shore Bar - Armoury Locksmith's - The Nut House
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Ellis Builders - Marks & Spencers - Atlantis Cellar
4th Heat & Prize Giving (9.22 mins) > Windows Media Player
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)
Eastbourne Extreme's skating display is part of an annual event for all ages that excites the imagination with highly original performances from numerous skaters.
Annual Air Show (3.32 mins)
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 original 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.
For more information visit www.eastbourneairshow.com
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.