Plastic Free Eastbourne
Festival Guide
Saturday 10th May 2025
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Eco Fair 2025
Our Eco Fair is taking place on Western Lawns, near Bistrot Pierre and the Lansdowne Hotel.
It is on Saturday 10th May. It starts at 10am and goes on until 4pm.
The main attraction is the stalls that will be there for you to visit. They are in “villages”: we currently have 6 food stalls in our “Food Village”; 7 stalls in our “Crafts Village”; 14 stalls in our “Community Village”; 5 stalls in our Campaigning Village. Total, so far: 32 stalls.
The Opening Ceremony of our Festival will be taking place at 1pm in the “Events Village Square”. Our Mayor ~ Candy Vaughan will be declaring the Festival open. Our MP, Josh Babarinde, will say a few words as will our Gold Sponsor, Richard Garland of Gradient Consultants. Oliver Sterno ~ Community Leader for Plastic Free Eastbourne & Founder and Orgainser of this Festival will be compering.
Also taking place during the Eco Fair: Kidical Mass Cycle Ride will start off from here at 11am, follow a route towards Prince’s Park and then return to Western Lawns in time for the Opening Ceremony.
There will also be activities and games for the whole family, including a puppet show and water cycle play.
Please will you all choose to come in as eco-friendly a way as you can: walk or cycle; take a bus or train; try to avoid using a car unless you can fully occupy all the seats ~ car share.
This ECO Fair will not be using any single-use plastics. Please bring your own refillable bottles. We have paid the Eastbourne Borough Council to provide us with fresh drinking water from their refill station. Please top up your drinking water bottle. Please don’t bring plastic bottles of drinks. Please try to fit in or at least learn from the principles of our campaign. Plastic Free Eastbourne is trying to eliminate all single-use plastics from our town. This includes plastic bottles, balloons, cling film and take away drinks cups.
Come and enjoy “All the Fun of the Eco Fair”!
Event Calendar
Deep Sea Creature Drawing Competition Now Running
"Promenade" Arts Trail Runs throughout the festival
Runs throughout the festival
Promenade arts trail is open in the seven participating hotels in public areas, 10:00 to 22:00
Hydro Hotel – Library and Conservatory
The Lansdowne Hotel -Regency Bar and opposite Willingdon Lounge
The View Hotel – Lobby, foyer book shelves and first floor reception book shelves
West Rocks Hotel – Middle reception room
Hotel Cumberland – Devonshire Bar and Derwent Room
York House Hotel – Varandah Bar
East Beach Hotel -Sun lounge entrance
Promenade art trail with the theme of water is hosted by Eastbourne’s leading hotels. Enjoy walking the promenade, stopping to view contemporary art in the hotels’ public bars, and restaurants.
From May to September the theme is Water and from September to May the theme is Land.
Compass Arts continues, revealing new and different perspectives through the eyes of neurodivergent artists.
This event forms part of the Eastbourne Spring Water Festival 25 between 10th and 18th May 2025
Spring Water Way ~ visit our Refill Stations
Spring Water Way ~ visit our Refill Stations
We have 11 Water Refill Stations in Eastbourne. Here, you can fill your refillable drinking water bottles with fresh water. We have traditional versions but also attractive “Dolphins”.
Also, here is a Google Map showing where they are to be found.
Refill Stations ~ Eastbourne – Google My Maps
If you use the Refill App ~ free to download, you will be able to locate the Refill Station nearest to where you are. There are also many other places where you can do the same, hosted by businesses, such as shops, restaurants and pubs. In Eastbourne, we have 1 refill station to 1,500 townspeople. This compares very favourably with 1 to every 15,000 Londoners.
Our “Spring Water Way” is a nickname for the string of water refill stations along our seafront. See if you can spot them all! Oh yes: and please use them as you walk along our stunning seafront.
10/05/2025 Opening Ceremony
Date: 10/05/2025
Time: 13:00
Location: Western Lawns
Our Opening Ceremony of the Eastbourne Spring Water Festival 25
This event takes place at our Eco Fair on Saturday 10th May. Its location is on Western Lawns, King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 4EH (What3Words: tender.card.maple)
At 1pm, our Festival will be opened by our Mayor, Cllr Candy Vaughan. Also saying a few words will be our MP, Josh Babarinde. This is our 5th Festival. We have many more events to take part in. This Opening Ceremony starts off a 9 day week of activities, with something to appeal to everyone.
As part of the opening ceremony the winners of our Primary school aged children’s drawing competition “Deep Sea Creatures” will be announced.
Also the Kidical Mass ride will be returning to our Eco Fair, so that they can be present at our Opening Ceremony. There will also be a “Punch and Judy” show.
I look forward to welcoming you all to this opening event.
Oliver Sterno
Plastic Free Eastbourne Community Leader
Organiser of the Eastbourne Spring Water Festival 25
10/05/2025 EcoFair
Date: 10/05/2025
Location: Western Lawns
Time: Open 10:00 – Close 16:00
Eco Fair
Our Eco Fair is taking place on Western Lawns, near Bistrot Pierre and the Lansdowne Hotel.
It is on Saturday 10th May. It starts at 10am and goes on until 4pm.
The main attraction is the stalls that will be there for you to visit. They are in “villages”: we currently have 6 food stalls in our “Food Village”; 7 stalls in our “Crafts Village”; 14 stalls in our “Community Village”; 5 stalls in our Campaigning Village. Total, so far: 32 stalls.
The Opening Ceremony of our Festival will be taking place at 1pm in the “Events Village Square”. Our Mayor ~ Candy Vaughan will be declaring the Festival open. Our MP, Josh Babarinde, will say a few words as will our Gold Sponsor, Richard Garland of Gradient Consultants. Oliver Sterno ~ Community Leader for Plastic Free Eastbourne & Founder and Orgainser of this Festival will be compering.
Also taking place during the Eco Fair: Kidical Mass Cycle Ride will start off from here at 11am, follow a route towards Prince’s Park and then return to Western Lawns in time for the Opening Ceremony.
There will also be activities and games for the whole family, including a puppet show and water cycle play.
Please will you all choose to come in as eco-friendly a way as you can: walk or cycle; take a bus or train; try to avoid using a car unless you can fully occupy all the seats ~ car share.
This ECO Fair will not be using any single-use plastics. Please bring your own refillable bottles. We have paid the Eastbourne Borough Council to provide us with fresh drinking water from their refill station. Please top up your drinking water bottle. Please don’t bring plastic bottles of drinks. Please try to fit in or at least learn from the principles of our campaign. Plastic Free Eastbourne is trying to eliminate all single-use plastics from our town. This includes plastic bottles, balloons, cling film and take away drinks cups.
Come and enjoy “All the Fun of the Eco Fair”!
10/05/2025 ‘Squeak the cat and the Watersprite’ by Boot Puppet Theatre
Date: 10/05/2025
Time: 10:40
Location: Western Lawns Events Arena (in front of 2 marquees)
Watercycle at the Eco fair –
A pop up hub with water info, art activities and interactive demonstrations of the Watercycle throughout the day.
Accompanied by the fantastic Boot Puppet Theatre with their children’s puppet show, ‘Squeak the Cat and the Watersprite‘
10/05/2025 Kidical Mass
Date: 10/05/2025
Time: 11am to 12pm
Location: Western Lawns EcoFair start and finish
Link:
https://bespokecyclegroup.org.uk/#plasticfreeeastbourne
10/05/2025 Quiz "All about Plastic"
Provider: Greenpeace
Date: 10/05/2025
Time: 10am to 4pm
Location: Western Lawns EcoFair
Greenpeace presents… the Problem with Plastics
Who: Stuart Chadwick, Greenpeace Speaker
Format: Quiz and presentation
Did you know that every year the amount of plastics we produce is equivalent to the weight of the entire human population?
Plastic is everywhere from supermarkets, to the goods we use, to medical equipment and pretty much every part of our lives. What was once seen as a miracle material has become a global problem finding its way into fields, rivers, seas, beaches and even our food chain.
Take part in this quiz with Stuart and the Greenpeace Eastbourne team to learn about why plastic is a problem and what we can do about it.
Sea Swim (click here for dates)
Provider: Eastbourne Sea Swimmers
Date: 10/05/2025, 11/05/2025, 13/05/2025, 17/05/2025, 18/05/2025
Time: 9am
Location: Beach at Langham Hotel
10/05/2025 Water Sports: Paddleboarding or Windsurfing Taster
Provider: Buzz Active
Date: 10/05/2025
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Location:
Royal Parade, Eastbourne
East Sussex, BN22 7LD
Tel: 01323463300
Email: info@buzzactive.org.uk
We are on the A259, on the eastern end of the seafront towards the harbour in Eastbourne. The centre is on the beach, opposite the Princes Park and is well connected by a regular bus service.
Buzz Eastbourne car park:
50° 46′ 42.76″N
0° 18′ 28.83″E
Find us with What3Words Tumblers.goodbye.producing
Why not compliment your visit to us with a bite to eat from the Boathouse in Princes Park, overlooking the lake.
10/05/2025 Blue Heart @ Beacon Centre “Submerged ~ Eastbourne's Lost Treasures”
Provider: Blue Heart
Date: 10/05/2025
Time: Beacon opening times apply
Location: Beacon Center
Dive into Eastbourne’s watery past, present, and future at Submerged: Eastbourne’s Lost
Treasures – a pop-up shop experience exploring flood risk, water resilience, and the fascinating
ways water shapes our lives.
Check out our shop window installation by artists Suzanna Easton and Jenna Arnot, then come in,
see what’s going on, and have a chat – we’d love to hear your stories and ideas about our
changing climate and how we can adapt together.
- Get hands-on with our family-friendly activities
- Investigate our Lego Flood House
- Play our new board game
- Enjoy artwork created by participating in our SuDS for School programme. Might you know
one of the budding artists and engineers? - Add your local knowledge to our Community Map
- Listen to local voices with our listening booth, Blue Heart Voices
- Explore how water moves around our local area and how climate change is affecting our
relationship with it. - Chat with water and flooding experts – ask questions, share your experiences, and learn
more about the Blue Heart project - Find out your flood risk and how to protect your personal possessions, people and property
even if you live on a hill!
Don’t miss the “Find the Duck” trail!
Search the shopping centre for hidden Blue Heart ducks, collect them all, and return to the pop-up
shop to claim your prize. Fun for children and grown-ups alike!
Join our “walkie talkies” with Jo Seaman, local archaeologist, historian and folklore fan.
Bourne into this
Saturday 10 May, 11am
A leisurely one hour walk from the Beacon to Motcombe Gardens, along part of the known course
of the Bourne River. This amble will be accompanied by the verbal ramblings of local lover of
history and archaeology, Jonathan Seaman. He will discuss the history of the people and places
that once stood along the stream and the now hidden power of nature that currently lies bound by
a creaking drainage system just below our feet. There will be a mix of stories from mills to
medieval loos to farms and fierce thunderstorms so if you have an interest in heritage this walk will
be perfect for you.
FREE! Book now: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/blue-heart
Bourne to be Wild
Sunday 11 May, 11am
Join local folklore enthusiast Jonathan Seaman for this relaxed one hour wander from the Beacon
to Motcombe Gardens while ruminating on the folk tales and stories that the now, hidden Bourne
Stream would have inspired in the local people. We will also see how some traditional tales were
inspired by actual events experienced in this landscape hundreds or even thousands of years ago.
From wishing wells to the Lady in the Lake…who knew that The Bourne held such stories!
FREE! Book Now: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/blue-heart
11/05/2025 Big Beach Clean
Provider: Plastic Free Eastbourne
Date: 11/05/2025
Time: 14:00 – 16:15
Location: Wish Tower beach, then go on to the Beach Deck beach, and Harbour Reach, finishing around 4/4.15pm
Our Big Beach Clean is taking place on Sunday 11th May. It starts at 2pm
Everyone can take part. If you are an Adopter, please start at your own adopted beach/es
If you are a member of the public, please come to one of our 4 starting points:
Holywell (what 3 words: broker.appear.limes) BN20 7XB
Wishtower (what 3 words: credit.caked.cigar) BN21 4BY
Beach Deck Café (what 3 words: trucks.objecting.classic) BN22 7AE
Harbour Reach (near the Waterworks) (what 3 words: anchorman.pastime.aboard) BN23 6EQ
Here, you can register. We will have Risk Assessments and public liability insurance cover. Please come prepared for the weather. Also, please bring your own litter picker and protective gloves. If you don’t have these, we can lend you a litter picker, or you can buy one for £5 (Please bring cash for this).
We will provide a bag and protective gloves if you need these.
If you want to join a community event and be part of helping to keep our town clean for all, this may be just the event for you!
Bring your collected litter back to the starting points so that you can help construct a Mandala. This in Hindu and Buddhism is a symbolic diagram used as an instrument of meditation. The mandala is basically a representation of the universe and a collection point of universal forces. Or it is simply an attractive decorative piece of collective artwork.
If YOU wish to help manage this event, or to find out more, please contact plasticfreeeastbourne@gmail.com
This Big Beach Clean will be part of Surfers Against Sewage “Million Mile Clean”
11/05/2025 Water Sports: Sailing Taster
Provider: Buzz Active
Date: 11/05/2025
Time: 14:00 to 16:00
Location:
Royal Parade, Eastbourne
East Sussex, BN22 7LD
Tel: 01323463300
Email: info@buzzactive.org.uk
We are on the A259, on the eastern end of the seafront towards the harbour in Eastbourne. The centre is on the beach, opposite the Princes Park and is well connected by a regular bus service.
Buzz Eastbourne car park:
50° 46′ 42.76″N
0° 18′ 28.83″E
Find us with What3Words Tumblers.goodbye.producing
Why not compliment your visit to us with a bite to eat from the Boathouse in Princes Park.
11/05/2025 Blue Heart @ Beacon Centre “Submerged ~ Eastbourne's Lost Treasures”
Provider: Blue Heart
Date: 11/05/2025
Time: Beacon opening times apply
Location: Beacon Center
Link: https://www.blueheart.org.uk/events/submerged-eastbournes-lost-treasures/
11/05/2025 Bench Dance
Provider: Yanaëlle Ritter
Date: 11/05/2025
Time: 11am to 12:30pm
Location: Harbour Reach ~ Water Fountain Outside Toilet Block
Have you ever tried bench dancing?
Join local dance artist Yanaëlle Ritter to do just that: dance on benches!
During the Eastbourne Spring Water Festival 2025 on the 11th and 18th of March.
Her Bench Dance sessions will start with a warm up on and around benches.
Yanaëlle will share some of her bench moves with you, then give you time to explore your own bench dance ideas alone or in partners.
At the end of the session, she will guide you through stretches supported by the benches.
You’ll also have the chance to watch a live performance of ‘Bench Bustle’, Yanaëlle’s solo performance created on and for Eastbourne’s seafront benches.
https://yanaellethiran.wordpress.com/
https://www.instagram.com/yanaelledanse/
@yanaelledanse
– Details about both events, where to find me on each day and where to book tickets for each session:
> Bench Dance #1: Sunday 11 May 2025, 11:00 – 12:30
Meeting point: Harbour Reach Water Fountain, Eastbourne BN23 6EQ.
The session will take place on the benches located between the Harbour Reach cafe and Eastbourne Sewage Facility.
Ticket booking link: https://yanaelle-danse.onlineticketseller.com/events/105838
> Bench Dance #2: Sunday 18 May 2025, 13:00 – 14:30
Meeting point: Holywell Water Fountain, Eastbourne BN20 7XN.
The sessions will take place on benches either down by the chalets or up on the top promenade.
Ticket booking link: https://yanaelle-danse.onlineticketseller.com/events/105839
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11/05/2025 Towner@Eastbourne Spring Water Festival: Film Show ~ "Ocean with David Attenborough" a new feature length film
Provider: Towner Gallery
Date: 11/05/2025
Time: 12:00pm
Location: Towner Gallery Cinema
As part of Eastbourne’s annual Spring Water Festival, Towner Cinema will present two screenings of “Ocean with David Attenborough”. Attendees of the Eastbourne Spring Water Festival can use their promo code on both the 11 & 14 May screenings.
David Attenborough takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean.
The celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing.
Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the realities and challenges facing our ocean as never-before-seen, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching. Yet the story is one of optimism, with Attenborough pointing to inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone alive has ever seen. Screenings on 11th & 14th May.
Please visit Ocean with David Attenborough — Towner Eastbourne for times and booking info. Use promo code ‘WaterFest’ at checkout for 10% discount.
11/05/2025 Led Walk: a: Mysteries of The Levels - ecology, history and folklore
Provider: Eastbourne Eco Action Network
Date: 11/05/2025
Time: 14:00 to 17:30
Location: Start at Pevensey & Westham station. Return: 99 bus back to Pevensey and Eastbourne (half-hourly on Sundays)
Marshland: Mysteries of The Levels – ecology, history and folklore
Sunday 11 th May
Leaders: Martin Hole (Montague Farm) Andy Durling and Robert McGowan (EEAN)
Route: Pevensey and Westham station – Pevensey Castle – Rickney Lane – Herstmonceux Church – Wartling – Hooe
Distance: 7 miles
Public transport: Southern Rail and No. 99 bus
Timing: 2pm – 5.30pm
Ends: The Lamb Inn, Hooe: 5.30pm
the plan for the 7-mile Marsh walk is to meet at Pevensey & Westham station at 2pm on Sunday 11th May.
Andrew Durling (Eastbourne Eco Action Network, EEAN) will lead the group through the historic village, churchyard and through a community orchard
in the shadow of the great walls of Pevensey castle. We will head out onto the Pevensey Levels to Montague organic farm, where Martin Hole will talk about
his work to enhance biodiversity there.
Robert McGowan (EEAN) will lead the group along the 1066 path to Herstmonceux church, then to Wartling and ending at the Lamb Inn at Hooe at around 5.30pm.The pub is next to a stop for the 99 bus back to Pevensey and Eastbourne (half-hourly on Sundays).
The guided walk is free of charge but please book by email: overslizzie@gmail.com
11/05/2025 Bourne to be wild
Provider: Joe Seamen
Date: 11/05/2025
Time: 11am to 12:00pm
Location: Beacon to Motcombe Gardens
Bourne to be Wild ~ blurb
Sunday 11th May, 11am
Join local folklore enthusiast Jonathan Seaman for
this relaxed one hour wander from the Beacon
to Motcombe Gardens while ruminating on the folk tales and
stories that the now, hidden Bourne
Stream would have inspired in the local people. We
will also see how some traditional tales were
inspired by actual events experienced in this landscape
hundreds or even thousands of years ago.
From wishing wells to the Lady in the Lake…who
knew that The Bourne held such stories!
FREE! Book Now: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/blue-heart
14/05/2025 Beachy Head Evening Walk
Provider: Beachy Head Ambassadors
Date: 14/05/2025
Time: 18:00pm
Location: Beachy head area
Registration link:
Beachy Head Evening Walk Tickets, Wed, May 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite
Beachy Head Ambassadors
The Beachy Head Ambassadors is a 2-year pilot project run by the charity 3VA and funded by East Sussex Public Health. With the help of a group of volunteers, the project aims to promote Beachy Head, highlighting all that it has to offer. The Ambassadors will improve the visitor experience by offering information on facilities, wildlife, history, walking routes, activities and the local area. They are showcasing all the amazing things about Beachy Head both in person but also online via social media pages. In the coming months they will also be leading various activities at Beachy Head, such as walking groups, yoga and art sessions.
14/05/2025 Towner@Eastbourne Spring Water Festival: Film Show ~ "Ocean with David Attenborough" a new feature length film
Provider: Towner Gallery
Date: 14/05/2025
Time: matinée showing 14:00
Location: Towner Gallery Cinema
As part of Eastbourne’s annual Spring Water Festival, Towner Cinema will present two screenings of “Ocean with David Attenborough”. Attendees of the Eastbourne Spring Water Festival can use their promo code on both the 11 & 14 May screenings.
David Attenborough takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean.
The celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing.
Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the realities and challenges facing our ocean as never-before-seen, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching. Yet the story is one of optimism, with Attenborough pointing to inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone alive has ever seen. Screenings on 11th & 14th May.
Please visit Ocean with David Attenborough — Towner Eastbourne for times and booking info. Use promo code ‘WaterFest’ at checkout for 10% discount.
14/05/2025 Tennis for All
Provider: Defiant Sport
Date: 14/05/2025
Time: 10:00am to 11:00am
Location: Fisherman’s Green tennis courts
All abilities welcome, come and join in with tennis skills, drills and games on our beautiful seafront tennis courts.
All ages welcome, equipment provided, FREE. No need to book, just turn up. (weather dependent)
Defiant Sport
Defiant Sport has been a vital part of the team.
They have been working alongside the Plastic Free Eastbourne Festival for many years and in 2021 we had our opening ceremony at their sports hall.
Please support Defiant Sports and the fantastic work they do in the community.
Wednesday 14th May
Tennis for all, 10am – 11am. Fishermans green tennis courts. All abilities welcome, come and join in with tennis skills, drills and games on our beautiful seafront tennis courts. All ages welcome, equipment provided, FREE. No need to book, just turn up. (weather dependent)
15/05/2025 Museum of Water
Provider: Compass Arts, Strandliners
Date: 15/05/2025
Time: All Day
Location: outside 4 Seasons Bistro in Eastbourne Waterfront
Museum of Water
The Museum of Water celebrates and highlights the water around us. So often taken for granted, yet essential for life. What does water give us, and what should we be giving back?
Samples from across Eastbourne, Pevensey and Polegate will be beautifully displayed in glass flasks, allowing visitors to see their colour and sediment. The display will be in the View Hotel foyer until September. Captured and still, will the water samples change over that time?
The Museum will explore water quality too – come and see how alive your local waterway is, and compare it with others.
This is a partnership between Compass Arts and Strandliners supported by Blue Heart.
Strandliners
Strandliners is a community based not-for-profit company enabling a greater awareness of the environment around us through citizen science projects. We can all take part and record wildlife and pollution around us, and the data can be used to create change locally, or by larger organisations able to lobby on the national or international stage.
Currently the community river watch projects, in the eastern Rother, and in the Blue Heart area of Eastbourne, Pevensey Levels and Polegate, are investigating water quality.
#HealthyRivers,HealthyPeople
If anyone wishes to take part, please see us at the Eco-Fair or email info@strandliners.org.
The Museum of Water is the headline event in the Blue Heart area. Volunteer water guardians are needed to help collect water samples and bring them to The View Hotel on Thursday 15th May. Full support, instructions and equipment given, please see us at the Blue Heart stand at the Eco-Fair or email info@strandliners.org.
We also run events recording plastic pollution around our coastlines, ranging from microplastic surveys to adding value to beach cleans, creating a data-rich picture of plastic pollution since 2005”
15/05/2025 Accessible Walk
Provider: Defiant Sport
Date: 15/05/2025
Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Meet at 10.50am outside 4 seasons bistro
Defiant Sport
Defiant Sport has been a vital part of the team.
They have been working alongside the Plastic Free Eastbourne Festival for many years and in 2021 we had our opening ceremony at their sports hall.
Please support Defiant Sports and the fantastic work they do in the community
https://defiantsports.org.uk/
https://www.plasticfreeeastbourne.co.uk/
Thursday 15th May
Accessible walk,11am – 12. Meet at 10.50am outside 4 seasons bistro in Eastbourne Waterfront. All welcome to come and walk or wheel around the harbour on a guided, social walk. The route is fully accessible and pace will be adjusted to the individuals attending. FREE, no need to book, just turn up. (weather dependent)
16/05/2025 Walking the Seafront (private event)
Provider: Walking and Chatting Women’s Group
Date: 16/05/2025
Time: 9:30 start
Location: Holywell
16/05/2025 Pilgrimage: "Pevensey Levels Walk"
Provider: Vicar in Hampden Park and Willingdon
Date: 16/05/2025
Time: 14:00pm to 16:00pm
Location: Networks: Seen and Unseen: A Pilgrimage from Pevensey Bay to Pevensey & Westham Churches. secular readings outside and religious readings inside the churches
17/05/2025 Water Sports: Paddleboarding or Windsurfing Taster
Provider: Buzz Active
Date: 17/05/2025
Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm
Location:
Royal Parade, Eastbourne
East Sussex, BN22 7LD
Tel: 01323463300
Email: info@buzzactive.org.uk
We are on the A259, on the eastern end of the seafront towards the harbour in Eastbourne. The centre is on the beach, opposite the Princes Park and is well connected by a regular bus service.
Buzz Eastbourne car park:
50° 46′ 42.76″N
0° 18′ 28.83″E
Find us with What3Words Tumblers.goodbye.producing
Why not compliment your visit to us with a bite to eat from the Boathouse in Princes Park, overlooking the lake.
17/05/2025 Big Turd Paddle out
Provider: Sea Sports
Date: 17/05/2025
Time: 14:00pm
Location: Wishtower to round the pier and back
We know the water industry is broken. Water companies continue to dump sewage in our much-loved waterways, people are getting sick, and the environment is suffering.
We have had enough of swimming in sh*t and risking getting sick every time we dip.
Following the introduction of the Water (Special Measures) Bill – which is now law – The Government also launched an independent commission to look at the water industry and its regulation.
This is HUGE!
Plastic Free Eastbourne, working with Surfers Against Sewage is running the
Big Turd Paddle Out
This is a fun activity for anyone who wants to join us with their water craft: Paddle Board, Kayak, Canoe or similar.
We are paddling out from the Wish Tower beach, just next to the Lifeguard Station on
Saturday 17th May. Our Mayor will start the launch off. Everyone should be wearing a wetsuit and beach footwear, since the water temperature is low and since we are at low tide, the seabed is stony and rocky. Everyone who takes part will do so at your own risk. We will have carried out a Risk Assessment and we will share a Safety briefing.
Timings: from 12 midday, you can come and create posters or banners to demonstrate the purpose of the paddle out:
A message To the commission: we are watching you and we will not stop until we see an end to sewage pollution.
And we need your recommendations to be bold and put people and the planet first.
This is a national day of action with many places carrying out similar events to this one. This event is also part of our Easbourne Spring Water Festival, which celebrates our precious water.
There will be a short speech from Surfers Against Sewage, who will lead some chanting ~ get your lungs working well! and from the Mayor, who will see the participants off. The route will go to the Pier and return. There will be an opportunity for a group photo. We will have Vision For Eastbourne filming and recording the whole event.
On your return, there will be a chance for you to comment about the whole event.
If you want to take part but don’t wish to go on the water, people can still make posters or banners and use them on shore to get involved in this event.
A note about safety: we will have a dynamic Risk Assessment and should the conditions be negative, the event will be cancelled. A safety brefing will be shared. There will be a First Aider present. The Coastguard has been alerted and the Lifguard Station team is at the ready. We have our SAS rep riding out with you and we have a lifeguard on the water.
Please email plascfreeeastbourne@gmail.com for further details or queries.
Please travel to and from this event in as eco-friendly a way as possible: walk, cycle or, if you have no alternatibe, car share. If you do bring your car r van, please drop off your gear and then park away from the Wishtower, since the car park will become congested.
17/05/2025 View from shore: cruising boats flotilla sailing towards Beachy Head
Provider: Sovereign Yacht Club
Date: 17/05/2025
Time: 10:30am onwards
Location: Seafront vuews
Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club boats are very pleased to support our local Eastbourne Spring Water Festival. Our programme for the event is:
Saturday 17th May – cruisers will be sailing inshore, mid am and again mid afternoon ( approx 0.5nms out) from the harbour towards our race mark (yellow Bates Wharf) and proceeding past the pier.
It is hoped that many of these vessels will come close enough towards our shore to take part in our Big Turd Paddle Out just off the Wishtower Beach.
Sunday 18th May- our race fleet will be using Bates Wharf buoy during morning, timing will be fluid depending on the weather.
It’s planned that our race boats will use this mark twice.
(part of our series), this will take place from 09:45am start till midday ish.
If possible they will spend more time in Eastbourne bay if practical.
18/05/2025 Water Sports: Sailing Taster
Provider: Buzz Active
Date: 18/05/2025
Time: 14:00pm to 16:00
Location:
Royal Parade, Eastbourne
East Sussex, BN22 7LD
Tel: 01323463300
Email: info@buzzactive.org.uk
We are on the A259, on the eastern end of the seafront towards the harbour in Eastbourne. The centre is on the beach, opposite the Princes Park and is well connected by a regular bus service.
Buzz Eastbourne car park:
50° 46′ 42.76″N
0° 18′ 28.83″E
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Why not compliment your visit to us with a bite to eat from the Boathouse in Princes Park, overlooking the lake.
18/05/2025 "Festival Cup"Yacht Race
Provider: Sovereign Yacht Club
Date: 18/05/2025
Time: 9:45am to 12:00pm
Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club boats are very pleased to support our local Eastbourne Spring Water Festival. Our programme for the event is:
Saturday 17th May – cruisers will be sailing inshore, mid am and again mid afternoon ( approx 0.5nms out) from the harbour towards our race mark (yellow Bates Wharf) and proceeding past the pier.
It is hoped that many of these vessels will come close enough towards our shore to take part in our Big Turd Paddle Out just off the Wishtower Beach.
Sunday 18th May- our race fleet will be using Bates Wharf buoy during morning, timing will be fluid depending on the weather.
It’s planned that our race boats will use this mark twice.
(part of our series), this will take place from 09:45am start till midday ish.
If possible they will spend more time in Eastbourne bay if practical.
18/05/2025 Bench Dance
Provider: Yanaëlle Ritter
Date: 18/05/2025
Time: 13:00pm to 14:00pm
Location: Harbour Reach ~ Water Fountain Outside Toilet Block
Have you ever tried bench dancing?
Join local dance artist Yanaëlle Ritter to do just that: dance on benches!
During the Eastbourne Spring Water Festival 2025 on the 11th and 18th of March.
Her Bench Dance sessions will start with a warm up on and around benches.
Yanaëlle will share some of her bench moves with you, then give you time to explore your own bench dance ideas alone or in partners.
At the end of the session, she will guide you through stretches supported by the benches.
You’ll also have the chance to watch a live performance of ‘Bench Bustle’, Yanaëlle’s solo performance created on and for Eastbourne’s seafront benches.
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https://www.instagram.com/yanaelledanse/
@yanaelledanse
– Details about both events, where to find me on each day and where to book tickets for each session:
> Bench Dance #1: Sunday 11 May 2025, 11:00 – 12:30
Meeting point: Harbour Reach Water Fountain, Eastbourne BN23 6EQ.
The session will take place on the benches located between the Harbour Reach cafe and Eastbourne Sewage Facility.
Ticket booking link: https://yanaelle-danse.onlineticketseller.com/events/105838
> Bench Dance #2: Sunday 18 May 2025, 13:00 – 14:30
Meeting point: Holywell Water Fountain, Eastbourne BN20 7XN.
The sessions will take place on benches either down by the chalets or up on the top promenade.
Ticket booking link: https://yanaelle-danse.onlineticketseller.com/events/105839
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18/05/2025 Water Cycle Bike display
Provider: Water Week
Date: 18/05/2025
Time: 14:00pm to 14:30pm
Location: Holywell Tea Chalet
18/05/2025 Water Cycle meditative and poetic event. Part of Closing Ceremony
Provider: Water Week
Date: 18/05/2025
Time: TBC
Location: Holywell
Watercycle at Holy Well
An informational and interactive performance of the Watercycle with artists Clare Whistler and Charlotte Still to lead into the closing ceremony
Watercycle at the closing ceremony, Holy Well
‘In reverence to water‘* a ritual and celebration of water to bring the Spring Water Festival to a close with Watercycle artists,
dancer Yumino Seko, and musician Joanna Lawence
18/05/2025 Motcombe Wombles Litter Pick
Provider: Eastbourne Eco Action Network
Date: 18/05/2025
Time: 14:30 to 17:00, calling in on the Closing Ceremony at Holy Well (What3Words: chops.kite.swan) at 15:00
Location: Manor Gardens
Motcombe Wombles Litter Pick
Motcombe Wombles Litter Picking Group is part of the official Wombles Community. We litter pick around Old Town and Upperton and have 100 members who pick every day and meet up monthly to do more targeted picks. We support people doing their ‘volunteering’ part of Duke of Edinburgh’.
We love Eastbourne and hate litter. We collectively want to stop dropped plastic, bottles, cans, and rubbish from harming or killing wildlife and prevent rubbish polluting our seaside town. All equipment is provided. Please join the group via our Facebook page.
Our Festival litter picking event will be taking place on Sunday 18th May at Manor Gardens. You are welome to join us.
18/05/2025 Led Walk "Coastal: Chalk cliffs and grassy downs - ecology, geography and history" along our seafront “Spring Water Way”
Provider: Eastbourne Eco Action Network
Date: 18/05/2025
Time: 14:30 to 17:00, calling in on the Closing Ceremony at Holy Well (What3Words: chops.kite.swan) at 15:00
Location: Western Lawns
The coastal and downland walk will begin at the Western Lawns at 2.30pm on Sunday 18th May and go via the middle prom to Meads, Whitbread Hollow, Cow Gap and Falling Sands. It will be led by David Beer of the Sussex Wildlife Trust.
We will call in on the Closing Ceremony at the foot of the wooden staircase at the Holy Well for 3pm.
The group, of up to 20 people, will return by the same route – provisionally ending at the Pilot Inn in Meads by 5.30pm
We will allow three hours for the whole walk. It will be the sixth in a series of guided walks in and around Eastbourne this spring, organised by Eastbourne Eco Action Network, with support from Chalk Cliff Trust.
The aim is to show the variety of landscapes that can be reached on foot or by public transport: downland, river, estuary, forest and coastal.
Leaders share information and stories about the geography, ecology, history and folklore.
Some of the walks feature traditional songs, led by Liz Overs.
This is a free event but people who want to join: please book by email: robertmcgowan@mac.com
18/05/2025 Closing Ceremony
Provider: Plastic Free Eastbourne
Date: 18/05/2025
Time: 15:00pm to 16:30pm
Location: Holywell
Closing Ceremony
The Closing Ceremony will take place on Sunday afternoon 18th May at Holy Well.
Councillor Jim Murray, Eastbourne Borough Council Lead for Sustainability and the Environment, will be closing the Festival.
This will start at 3pm. Holy Well is the spring at the foot of the cliffs near the steps up to Meads Village, next to Bede’s Prep School. (What3Words: chops.kite.swan)
This will be the final event in what will have been the most ambitious Festival so far.
We will discuss the significance of the Holy Well in the life of Eastbourne.
A member of the Sussex Wildlife Trust will be bringing our Led Walk along part of our “Spring Water Way”. They will stop off here to join in for a while.
There will be a Water Cycle meditative and poetic event created by Charloote Still and Clare Whistler.
Noa Lachman and Sally Boys will sing..
Our new Community Lead ~ Karl Hopper-Young~ will be taking the baton from me here.
Access is easiest from the Holywell Tea Chalet. It is a 5 to10 minutes walk over the beach. Please wear sturdy shoes. Everyone is welcome.
Craft Village
Sewing with Recycling in Mind
Reusing, repurposing and recycling have been part of my
life ethos since I can remember. Sewing too has been part
of that whether it’s altering and mending garments or
making household products to help others make those
small step changes towards a more sustainable lifestyle.
I have decorated the tree with white pom-poms made from
bridal veil offcuts, reusable makeup remover pads both
crochet and fabric and small Christmas trees from recycled
snooker baize.
Find me on Instagram ‘Ruth Woodhams’ to see a selection
of my projects and do please take a card if you have a
garment that needs mending or altering either for now or in
the future.
XR Rebellion Block Printing Workshop
We run an XR block printing workshop where people can bring their old clothes for a new lease of life. Block printing will be suitable for older children and adults. There is no charge for this workshop but we will be asking people if they could make a donation to XR. We also have some pre-printed clothes (including some baby and children’s clothes) that people can also have in exchange for a donation to XR.
UniMaKe Design
stands for “textile creations for a brighter future”. Combining fabrics with vibrant prints and bold coloured plains to create unique, reusable, washable, colourful and recyclable Accessories, Home Furnishings, Kitchen Useful’s and Gifts. I want my creations to brighten up my customers lives and support them in living a sustainable lifestyle.
My creations are made of 95% cotton fabrics which I can use across my whole range of products, leaving me with less than 5% wastage. I also offer free lifelong repairs “Don’t ditch it, stitch it!”
“Cover Up“ Fabric Lids for bowls and dishes, Drawstring Bags, Hairbands, Reusable Giftbags,
Reusable Breadbags, Snood/Beanies, Keyrings, Cushion Covers, Aprons, Different size Zip
Pouches
https://www.instagram.com/unimakedesign/
Somei Back
I am Eco Crafter and only work with material destined for the recycling bank eg: paper/magazines, bottles, plastic containers, tins, flowers, leftover threads and linen.
My original goal had been to make waste baskets from waste paper (which I completed) which led me creating more baskets, waterproof plant pot holders, lanterns, hardy rugs, place mats, linen baskets.
Tent Totes
Tent Totes are a family operation which is – locally – collecting and saving broken tent fabric from ending up in landfill. Sorting the materials and recycling what we can, we are hand sewing the usable fabrics into useful waterproof bags for everyday items. Perfect for swimmers, for everyday shopping or even to line cycle panniers or backpacks, these useful and affordable hand-made bags are also saving resources.
My mindspace’s fabrics are all reclaimed from sheds, drawers and fabric stashes or come from old shirts and dresses or from fabric sample books. Scraps of gorgeous cotton or linen fabrics are put to use on notebooks and sketchbooks. They will feel wonderful to use and still look great when full and can be kept on your shelf with your ideas or sketches kept safely knowing that these beautiful items are also reclaiming lost fabric.
Promenade arts trail
Promenade arts trail is open in the seven participating hotels in public areas, 10:00 to 22:00
Hydro Hotel – Library and Conservatory
The Lansdowne Hotel -Regency Bar and opposite Willingdon Lounge
The View Hotel – Lobby, foyer book shelves and first floor reception book shelves
West Rocks Hotel – Middle reception room
Hotel Cumberland – Devonshire Bar and Derwent Room
York House Hotel – Varandah Bar
East Beach Hotel -Sun lounge entrance
Promenade art trail with the theme of water is hosted by Eastbourne’s leading hotels. Enjoy walking the promenade, stopping to view contemporary art in the hotels’ public bars, and restaurants.
From May to September the theme is Water and from September to May the theme is Land.
Compass Arts continues, revealing new and different perspectives through the eyes of neurodivergent artists.
This event forms part of the Eastbourne Spring Water Festival 25 between 10th and 18th May 2025
Beautifully Me By Terri
Hi, I’m Terri, I am an Independent Tropic Ambassador and I run Beautifully Me By Terri. Tropic is all about fresh, natural beauty that’s as kind to the planet as it is to your skin. Every product is packed with sustainably sourced, plant-powered ingredients, and everything is 100% vegan, cruelty-free, and freshly made in the UK. They’re passionate about ethical beauty, from using eco-friendly packaging to supporting charitable causes through their profits. Whether you’re after glowing skincare, gorgeous makeup, or body care treats, Tropic makes it easy to feel good inside and out. It’s not just about looking beautiful – it’s about making a real difference too, one product at a time!
Fox & Bee Clothing
Here at Fox & bee clothing all our clothes are handmade by me , we are based in Eastbourne and have a studio / shop in ESK Gardening centre ( near the cafe )
All our clothing is made from organic cotton, they are breathable and suitable for children’s delicate skin.
All my children suffer with eczema & I have 2 children who are on the spectrum , they have sensory issues with clothing ,
This is how I started making clothes .. I needed to make items that where suitable for there sensitive skin , but also made them feel comfortable when moving around.
They love wearing my clothes , we even offer to put the seams on the outside .. this is how my kids loved to wear my clothes at first .
The idea is we make this bespoke outfit to suit your needs, it could be adding slightly longer length or slightly bigger waist, anything to make the garment last longer .
Our fabrics do have stretch , as they are made with 95% cotton with 5% elastin .. so this makes them perfect for littles to move and explore as they grow .
Our clothes are made to have room to grow , and last longer than most store brought clothes ,
We do offer a service of turning longer rompers , and leggings in to shorter versions , so they last another season .
Our clothes are Made to order and are made to last, we are also offering alterations & repairs for all your clothing needs
We are currently expanding into adults clothing too , as why should children have all the fun & comfy clothing .
We do currently only offer a few ladies dresses , but we are working behind the scene into making different other garments too .
Please follow us on our socials to keep up with all our new designs .
Campaining village
Friends of the Earth
We will be promoting how to encourage biodiversity in nature and protect our environment. We will have some practical ideas such as how to sow wildflowers in gardens and planting seeds in pots. We will have colourful charts to demonstrate herbs and flowers that attract pollinators.
I will have sign up sheets for people who may want to join our local Friends of the Earth group and have information about our latest project – Wildflowers at 5 Acre Field in Eastbourne
Medi Tech Trust
We are a charity based in Hailsham and part of our remit is to recycle unused sealed medical consumables that have been prescribed to patients but not used.
When they are not used – due to recovery or end of life – they cannot be returned to the NHS and would end up in landfill. We recycle them to war zones, and low income countries, and in some instances where they can be re-used in the UK to food banks.
It is quite a shock to most people when they see so much waste.
We work with many GP practices in all of East Sussex, but would like to get our message across to the public wherever we can and thought that there might be an opportunity at your Eco Fair.
Please take a look at our website www.meditechtrust.org which has some information on what we do.
Greenpeace
In 2024, the world saw the hottest year ever recorded, and climate change is only getting worse. As extreme storms, floods, and typhoons become more frequent, the people who’ve done the least to cause this crisis are the ones paying the highest price.
We will be bringing an exhibition to the eco fair
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which shares the powerful, personal stories of those on the frontlines of climate change. Through images of treasured belongings destroyed in typhoons, alongside audio recordings and video interviews with those who’ve suffered first-hand, we invite you to experience the stories of Filipino communities at breaking point and find out how you can help.
Each photograph and story represents not just a loss, but a call for change. It’s a reminder that the climate crisis is not distant—it’s happening now. We stand together in solidarity, demanding action from those most responsible.
Come, see the exhibition, hear their voices, and join our movement for climate justice. Together, we can fight for a better, more just future for everyone.
Return ware
We’re offering reusable stainless steel food containers, ready to use at this event and perfect to keep for home use. Ideal for eco lunchboxes, meal prep and leftovers.
+ Start our sustainable food experience at the event by purchasing a container
+ Fill it with delicious food from the food village
+ Support the movement to reduce single use
Oanh Brophy, founder of RETURN WARE, was inspired to tackle environmental waste for her children and the planet. Raised by humble, resourceful parents who reused everything, she founded RETURN WARE to make reuse simple and accessible.
Oanh will also be sharing how RETURN WARE empowers businesses to eliminate single use food packaging through tailored reuse schemes. Come for a chat to explore ways to reuse in your own workplace.
Join the reuse movement:
Instagram I LinkedIn I Facebook at Return Ware
www.return-ware.com
Blue Heart
This year’s Blue Heart stand features some of our partners, showcasing their projects. We’ll have hands-on activities from our SuDS for Schools programme for families to try; Ed Barsley will be sharing his completed Augmented Reality map of the Shinewater area and gathering feedback; Strandliners will be talking about their water quality testing project and recruiting volunteers to help create the Museum of Water
South East Water
From flushing the loo to making a brew and everything else we do each day, we’re constantly using water in our homes.
The south east of England is one of the most water-stressed areas in the UK. With a growing population, more homes, and climate change, we all need to save water. This makes sure there’s enough water for everyone, and for our plants and wildlife.
Over 70 per cent of Earth is water, but only 1 per cent can be safely used for drinking water.
When everyone turns on their taps, has a shower or uses the dishwasher at the same time, it can put pressure on our water supply network.
That’s why we’re asking you to make a few simple changes at home to save water. This means there’s more water for everyone, and more water stays in the environment.
On our stall at this years Spring Water Festival we’ll be giving away free water saving devices and offering advice and tips on being more water efficient in the home so come and have a chat!
Food Village
Ace of Bakes
Ace of Bakes, 100% plant based specialising in brioche bakes. My name is Richard and I’m the founder and self-taught baker. Alongside me and the better part of Ace of Bakes is my wife Maria.
I’m a professional poker player and coach (hence the Ace reference) but l’ve always had a passion for cooking and baking. We became vegan in 2019 and it’s an important part of who we are. We strongly believe we do not need to exploit animals for our desires and this is why we made the change. Maria and I want to bring you amazing plant based bakes without the compromised taste. We hope to bring joy and pleasure to you through my food and look forward to the journey of Ace of Bakes.
Eastbourne vegan society
The Eastbourne vegan society campaign group will have a stall at the Eco Fair on the 10th May on the western lawns opposite the Lansdowne hotel
They will have some lovely recipe leaflets on their stall, information and a few food samples.
If you are under 26 you can have a free membership, so come along and sign up!
If you would like a copy of Vegan Society or Vegan Food and Living magazines tag a friend below and we will have your free copy waiting for you on the stall when you arrive.
#ebspringwaterfestival
Please join event for updates
Eastbourne Food Partnership
Eastbourne Food Partnership CIC is an umbrella organisation whose purpose is to facilitate, champion and support local groups, community projects, local food growers, producers and retailers, to help ensure that everyone in Eastbourne has access to healthy, local, affordable food.
Eastbourne Food Partnership brings together communities, individuals and organisations that are committed to creating a more equitable, sustainable and diverse food system in Eastbourne. We believe that everyone in Eastbourne should be able to enjoy good food and participate in a diverse, equitable and sustainable local food culture.
Good food means:
• Good for our Communities – Bringing people together through the joy of growing, cooking and eating
• Good for our Health – Supporting people to access a nutritious and diverse diet and the resources and skills to nourish themselves and their families.
• Good for the Planet – Championing practices from farm to fork that care for nature by promoting biodiversity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and minimising food waste
Come and talk to us about growing your own food, composting, the amazing work our Community Fridges and Kitchens do in our community to help with food insecurity, community allotments, Eastbourne’s Food Security Network, local food producers, Eastbourne Farmer’s Market and volunteering opportunities.
Lucky Rob’s Ice Cream
Lucky Rob’s Ice Cream is a brand new family ice cream van business setup by local actor, YouTuber and content creator Rob Horrocks (aka Lucky Rob). Our goal is to provide the best ice creams in Sussex, whilst being conscious of our environment.
Community Village
Energise Sussex Coast
Energise Sussex Coast gives free advice on anything from problem energy and water bills, to energy saving measures and insulation, solar and heat pumps. Come along and meet an adviser and play some games and win some energy saving equipment for your home! We’ll also be joined by Ovesco, our partner organisation in the west of the county, and volunteer Energy Champions. www.energisesussexcoast.co.uk
Eastbourne Sea Swimmers
We congregate on the beach opposite Langham Hotel on every Saturday and Sunday at 9am in the water. Eastbourne Sea Swimmers take a dip in the English Channel together every weekend rain or shine.
we are a group of friends who swim together. We swim at our own risk and there is no lifeguard or structured support.
Community Energy Pathways
Community Energy Pathways are here to understand local and individual energy needs, and to help communities save energy and money.
We offer help with tariffs, ways to save money at home through energy efficiency, carbon monoxide and scam awareness and much more. We’ll have a carbon game for grown-ups, and colouring for kids whilst we answer your questions!
The Eastbourne Eco Action Network
The Eastbourne Eco Action Network is a social enterprise with a mission to make Eastbourne carbon neutral by 2030 through facilitating town-wide, community-led, collaboratively-designed practical projects. These are intended to reduce carbon emissions or capture/offset carbon through natural processes. We are inspired by Eastbourne Borough Council’s declaration in 2019 of a Climate Emergency, and run entirely by volunteers. Website: https://ecoactioneb.co.uk/
Beachy Head Evening Walk
We will meet at Helen Gardens at 6pm and do a circular walk up to Beachy Head and back.
This walk is a chance for everyone to learn more about the flora and fauna around Beachy Head, get outdoors, exercise and hopefully discover a new route or new information about Beachy Head, as well as promoting responsible use of the area. It’s an opportunity to have fun and meet new people in Eastbourne too.
Please note that there are some steep inclines for this walk so a good level of fitness is needed. Bring some water and wear appropriate shoes/ walking boots. We will also stop outside the Beachy Head Pub at the Refill Station, to top up our water bottles halfway along the route.
Well behaved dogs are welcome, however, we ask that they are kept on leads for this walk so that they do not disturb the wildlife.
Length: Approximately 2.5 miles
Time: Around 2 hours
The Beachy Head Ambassadors are promoting all the wonderful things that Beachy Head has to offer and inform locals and visitors on the wildlife, history, and walking routes in the area as well as lead activities (walks, yoga, art sessions) over the spring and summaer. Find us on Instagram and Facebook to see what other activities we have coming up soon!
United Nations Association Eastbourne
We dedicate our work to supporting the work of the United Nations in particular
supporting the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For the past
decade we have focused on mitigating the effects of Climate Change and have
a large and highly effective tree planting programme in equatorial Uganda. This
tri-species programme is backed by extensive scientific input confirming our
claims for very effective carbon capture rates and multiple community benefits.
With generous support from individuals, businesses and institutions, our
Association has developed its own large Central Nursery with dedicated staff,
providing already nearly 250,000 tropical hardwood trees.
Kidical Mass
Bike riders of any age and ability are welcome to join Bespoke Cycle Group Eastbourne for Eastbourne’s next Kidical Mass! A happy, marshalled group bike ride along the seafront.
Departing from the Spring Water Festival’s Eco Fair (Saturday 10 May 2025) at 11 am from the Western Lawns, up to Princess Park, and back to the Fair. Gathering point: Duke of Devonshire Statue.
Come early from 10am to decorate your bike for free with recycled materials at the Bespoke Cycle Stand, see the Water Cycle and Puppet Show, and explore the fair.
Kids must be accompanied by an adult. The littlest or slowest riders set the Pace.
The ride will take place on-road, and so is not suitable for balance bikes and scooters. .
The Eco Fair will be in full swing, so keep an eye out for the bikes riding through the streets as they arrive.
Buzz Active
This is a special deal for Plastic Free Eastbourne Spring Water Festival: sailing, paddleboarding or windsurfing taster sessions over the weekends of 10 and 17 or 11 and 18 May 2025. These double 2 hour sessions (4 hours in total) will cost £35 instead of the normal £42 for Festival goers.
To register simply click here
https://buzzactive.sports-booker.com/customer/start
or go to the website and scroll down to “Spring Water Festival Taster Sessions”. Click here and then book.
Our Eastbourne centre is a wonderful location for water sports. Set right on the beach, we enjoy immediate access to the open sea and the prevailing south westerly winds. And we’re right next to Princes Park, with its large, shallow lake that’s perfect for beginners, or when the weather’s a bit rough.
Lightning Fibre is proud to support Eastbourne’s Eco Fair 2025
As your local, community-focused Full Fibre Broadband provider, we’re committed to reducing our environmental impact and helping to build a greener, smarter Eastbourne. Our Community Engagement Team regularly partakes in litter picks at our adopted beach, and also takes part in community clean-ups organised by others — most recently joining a litter pick at the Polegate Recreation Ground led by Polegate Town Council. We believe that lightning-fast, reliable broadband should be part of a cleaner, more digitally connected community. Our symmetrical Full Fibre Broadband network not only delivers exceptional speed and reliability but also supports the transition to smarter homes, remote working, and digital innovation—contributing to a more sustainable Sussex.
Looking ahead to 2025, Lightning Fibre is taking further steps to reduce our environmental footprint by lowering our fuel usage, energy and water consumption, and the amount of waste sent to landfill.
We’re also investing in sustainability education, providing our staff with dedicated training courses focused on environmental protection. This empowers our team to implement sustainable practices both within the company and throughout the wider community—promoting a greater awareness of the importance of sustainability and a greener future for Eastbourne.
Kangen K8: Clean Water with a Clear Conscience
At our stand, we’re showcasing the Kangen K8 Water Ioniser – a powerful solution for eco-conscious families who want to reduce their plastic waste, ditch toxic cleaners, and create a healthier home environment.
With just one machine, households can:
- Replace hundreds of plastic bottles per year
- Eliminate the need for chemical cleaning sprays
- Enjoy clean, ionised water straight from the tap
- Save thousands of pounds over 25 years
But the benefits don’t stop there. The Kangen K8 produces alkaline, hydrogen-rich water that has helped many users with:
- Increased energy and focus
- Better hydration and digestion
- Clearer skin and improved recovery
- Reduced acidity and inflammation in the body
The Kangen K8 supports the body’s natural ability to rebalance and thrive – by giving it the cleanest, most nourishing water it can access. The Kangen K8 produces multiple types of water for drinking, sanitising, and degreasing – all without harsh ingredients or single-use packaging. It’s a sustainable investment that supports both human health and planetary health, helping households do their part for the environment without compromising convenience.
Less plastic. Less waste. Less cost.
More vitality, peace of mind, and long-term impact.
Come see how this one change can ripple out into a better future for your home and our planet.
