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Next ECan meet – Wednesday 22nd May 6pm, Gildredge Manor, Old Town

1st May 2013

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You’ll know what we’re taking our meetings to all corners of Eastbourne this year. We’re delighted to announce that our first stop will be the spectacular Gildredge Manor in Old Town (the former Towner Gallery).

The Manor is being delicately restored to health by its owners and you’ll get the chance to see a series of amazing spaces that are back in use.

We’ll also by joined by a guest speaker – Rob Cottrill, the Chief Executive of Eastbourne Borough Council. He’ll be talking about the council’s plans for the redevelopment of Devonshire Park and taking questions from the audience.

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All the Spruced Up shops

28th April 2013

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Since the Spruce Up Squad’s launch in September 2012 we’ve spruced up five shops. And artist Clare Hackney has just finished an awesome three shop wide mural in Seaside.

We’d like to thank everyone who’s helped us get this far. To celebrate their work here’s a little slideshow.

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Give a bit of time to support Eastbourne

23rd April 2013

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You’re sure to have heard of the Eastbourne Marshals. We’re looking for volunteers to give a couple of hours a year to help support events like the Half Marathon, Carnival and more.

We’ve had three requests for Marshals and it would be fantastic if you could help.

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Find out more about Eastbourne Can – Saturday 27th April 2pm, Underground Theatre

3rd April 2013

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Eastbourne’s Underground Theatre has very kindly invited us along on Saturday 27th April at 2pm to talk about what we’ve been up to and what’s coming next.

It’d be great to see you there.

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Join the Eastbourne Marshals!

22nd March 2013

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Eastbourne hosts plenty of events every year like the Half Marathon, Carnival, the Bonfire procession and more.

These events happen because volunteers give up their time to marshal the crowds.

If you have a couple of hours to spare a year, we’d love to hear from you.

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Our ‘to do list’ for 2013

19th March 2013

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We’ve spent the last few months asking Eastbourne folks what they like and don’t about the town. What are the little things that could be fixed overnight, and the long term jobs that we should start planning now?

We also called for volunteers to step up and help us run these jobs.

You’ve come up with the goods as always – we received loads of suggestions and pledges of time. So now we can officially unveil our ‘to do list’ for 2013.

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Fourth Spruce Up Shop complete

16th March 2013

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Today we smartened up our fourth shop, on Terminus Road next to McDonalds. The subject is very dear to our hearts – Eastbourne’s community run bonfire and procession along the seafront that happens like clockwork every October.

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Next ECan meet – Monday 18th March 8pm, Da Vinci Hotel

14th March 2013

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You’re invited to our next get together this Monday 18th March from 8pm at the Da Vinci Hotel. We’ll be unveiling our list of jobs for this year and it’d be great to see you.

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Next ECan meet – Monday 18th February 8pm, Da Vinci Hotel

5th February 2013

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Apologies that our January meet was cancelled due to snow – hopefully it won’t happen a second time!

Our next meet is on Monday 18th February from 8pm at the Da Vinci Hotel. We’ll be picking jobs for the coming year and it’d be great to see you there.

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Final ECan meet of 2012 – Monday 17th December from 8pm, The Dolphin on South Street

14th December 2012

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Our last Eastbourne Can get together of the year is this Monday 17th December from 8pm at the The Dolphin on South Street.

There won’t be any speeches, just some drinks. We’d like to thank you all for your help and support this year.

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