Now whilst we love cooking for you, thanks to popular TV programs like Great British Bake Off and Masterchef it has become more and more popular to get back in the kitchen and bake and cook at home. Whether it’s an attempt at Michelin star cuisine or baking with kids, it can be great fun to get into the kitchen and turn your hands to cooking up a storm. Time of the year says that we should be focusing on Halloween, so here are some great recipes for you to try at home for October. Boo-nilla Ghost milkshakes are one the...

One of the things we love most about Eastbourne are our lovely beaches! We are always happy to supply picnic-ers with delicious treats to go and enjoy on the sea front (just no littering, alright?) Here’s a quick guide to our favourite spots: Grand Parade This is Eastbourne’s main resort beach and it’s right in front of the promenade – you can’t really miss it! It’s a classic Victorian seaside, with lovely hotels and lots of other vintage sights like the bandstand and the beautiful Floral Carpet Gardens. You can’t miss the pier either – despite suffering from WW2 bombs, storms...

Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Your kids will love the famous miniature steam trains that chug for nearly a mile around a beautiful country park. There’s also a lovely trail to follow around the 5 acre lake – just bring boots for welly splashing along the way! There is also a cool adventure playground for your littles to let loose on, a “Tots’ Village” for the even smaller ones with indoor and outdoor model railways and of course a gift shop selling everything Thomas the Tank Engine! Redoubt Fortress and Military Museum This is an excellent place to take kids who are...

So, who’s made their New Year’s Resolutions? We have a few plans in mind, but you’ll be pleased to hear that none of them include depriving ourselves of our favourite treats to try and lose weight. We think that totally depriving yourself of the foods that you really enjoy or labelling foods as “good” and “bad” in order to lose weight might be the worst thing you can do. This is because over time these restrictions might lead to cravings, binges and overeating completely sabotaging your attempts to be healthier. Plus you end up feeling guilty and useless for not sticking...