 It may still be rather chilly, but there is lots to enjoy in East Sussex, inside and out, over the upcoming February half term! From animal magic to Arctic adventures, find out what's happening across the county and enjoy some family fun.
 Calling all East Sussex residents, release your inner ornithologist because the Big Garden Bird Watch is back! Simply choose one hour this weekend, between Friday 27 January and Sunday 29 January, to count the birds you see landing on your patch. Taking part is free, fun and for everyone. Your Birdwatch results help the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) monitor how our UK birds are faring in the face of the nature and climate emergency. But they need our support to gather some data!
 You might think you know all there is to know about our beautiful county, but did you know that a notable celebrity once served chips out of a van in Rotherfield?! Join us for the first in a series of short articles celebrating the more obscure facts about East Sussex that you might have missed and might just surprise you…
 Congratulations to our very own Matt Weston who struck gold for the second time this season in the world cup for the winter sport of skeleton. The 25-year-old from Crowborough still has two events to come in February in Austria and Latvia, so we wish him luck and take a look at his relatively recent rise to the top of this dangerous yet exhilarating sport.
Help is on hand for cost of living support
Do you know what support there is for you during the cost of living crisis? The East Sussex County Council website has a whole host of information to advise on how you can get help with food, employment, benefits and mental health, as well as lots more. Find out what support is available now.
Extensive ecological work to begin ahead of new bridge
Work has begun to ensure a new bridge at Exceat is constructed sensitively, after plans were given the green light. South Downs National Park Authority’s approved of East Sussex County Council’s proposal to replace the ageing one-lane bridge, with conditions in place to protect the natural landscape. Find out more about the plans here.
One You East Sussex wants your views
One You East Sussex helps residents to eat well, manage their weight, move more, quit smoking and drink less. The contract for the service ends in March 2024 and they are thinking about changing the future service model. Have your say on how One You East Sussex helps tackle health inequalities across the county by completing the consultation here.
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