OUT IN THE FIELD: Sad sudden closure of popular Eastbourne shop
On one of my infrequent jaunts, due lately to the coronavirus and not wanting to see a second spike – into Eastbourne town centre the other day, I noticed that Club South in South Street had suddenly closed down. I felt very sad. It was such a special place - an authentic proper women’s clothes shop and the assistants were always so lovely. The two sisters who worked there – one for 25 years and the other for 18 years – were always so helpful and knew exactly what would suit and what wouldn’t. Where are us ‘ladies’ of a certain age going to go to get our special outfits from now and with such impeccable service?
Finally this week, it’s that time of year again for the annual Polegate Scarecrow Festival. The 2020 project sees 29 different handmade creations dotted around the town – all in the aid of charity and community spirit. The annual event raises money for St Wilfrid’s Hospice and SERV Sussex. And there’s awards for the best creations. I am glad the event is going ahead despite Covid-19. We have our own version in Pevensey, Pevensey Bay and Westham and my favourite has always been the road policing officer scarecrow in the garden of a house in Pevensey High Street. It always makes drivers do a double take. And slow down.
Until next week, stay safe.