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ITV News comes to Eastbourne over Public Toilets Closure!
ITV News sent a Reporter and Camera crew to Eastbourne recently to interview Gaynor (of FOES) and Cllr. Holt (LibDem Leader of the Council) over the proposal to close all Public Toilets in Eastbourne.
A BIG Thank You to Jimmy Keeler of Mr Gifts Emporium
Wow! Thank you Mr Gifts Emporium!
Jimmy Keeley owner of the wonderful Mr Gifts
Has been donating money to good causes from the sale of carrier bags since the compulsory carrier bag charges for single use bags came into effect in May 2021. Jimmy said most people now shop with their own bags but since 2021 has sold nearly 12,000 bags which equates to nearly £1000 exc VAT for good causes.
Recently Jimmy donated an amazing £500 to Friends of Eastbourne Seafront. Other beneficiaries have been Bhassexplore, WRAS and Save Eastbourne Bandstand .
We thank you very much Jimmy, your support means we continue with our Gardening Team and Welcome Team. Thank you for your generosity and support.
Yana achieves an ambition
At rhe end of August Yana Platel, one of the founder members of FOES, achived a lifelong ambition by making a parachute jump at Headcorn aerodrome in Kent. Firmly strapped to instructor, Henk, Yana jumped from twelve thousand feet and made a five-second freefall before the parachute deployed. Yana then took control of the 'chute as she descended back to a soft landing on the aerodrome.
Yana has donated all the money she raised through sponsorship to FOES. Thank you Yana and thank you to all FOES members who sponsored her.
Seafront Event
On Saturday 7th September we hosted a seafront event coinciding with the annual Steam Punk event along the seafront. Undeterred by the initial rain, we ran a bookstall and Tombola and all the while being entertained by singers from Vocalize.
Pre-loved clothes sale and Fasion Show
On September 26th we ran our popular Pre-Loved clothes and Fashion Show that was very well attended.
