Your e-County monthly
Issue 34, October/November 2007
Keeping you up-to-date with what's happening in East Sussex
Prize draw - tickets for Hastings and Newhaven attractions
We've got three prizes up for grabs this month. Two family tickets to attractions in Hastings (Smugglers Adventure, Underwater World and Hastings Castle), plus a pair of tickets to Paradise Park Heritage Trail and Gardens in Newhaven. Entries close 30 November. Subscribe to this newsletter to enter next month's competition.
Poetry Competition 2007
Enter this year's poetry competition and be in with a chance to win a writing tutorial and £50 of book vouchers. The theme is breathing places – tell us about a space or world of your own, your place within nature, your relationship with the world, or even the worlds of your imagination. Find out how to enter our poetry competition.
Remember, remember the fifth of November
From torchlit processions to aerial firework displays, find out what's happening near you – and how to enjoy fireworks safely – from our list of bonfire and firework events.
Beat the bullies
Our anti-bullying team is organising a wide range of events and activities, including a survey and a poster competition, as part of Anti-Bullying Week (19–23 November). If you or someone you know has been a victim of repeated hurtful behaviour, you can find out what help is available from our pages on bullying.
Climate change
If you want to know what we're doing to reduce our carbon footprint, how we can help your business become more environmentally friendly or what green travel options are available, take a look at our climate change pages.
National Adoption Week
As part of National Adoption Week (5–11 November), we are encouraging people from all walks of life to find out about adopting a child. Read more in our press releases section.
County Council services – express yourself!
Do you have an opinion on County Council policies and services? Do you want to share your experiences as a resident or do you have any ideas about how to improve County Council services in your area? Find out how in our press releases section.
Healthy Schools celebrate higher standard 'GOLD' awards
Out of 30 schools in the county achieving National Healthy School Status, seven have now been awarded the higher standard Gold status to mark their continuous improvement. Find out more in our press releases section.
Did you know?
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