The annual Lucky Dip fair took place in Hollingdean on Sunday 30th June, with local residents coming together to celebrate their neighbourhood and enjoy a day out together in the sun. Organisers cleverly repurposed The Dip bus stop as a stage, with local musicians, storytellers and a dancing seagull providing the entertainment. The huge kids’ … Read more
There is plenty going on in Hollingdean over the summer months. Here are just a few of the highlights for your diaries from Ceza Da Luz, our Community Development Worker for the area… Tree Planting Friends of Hollingdean Park (FOHP) & Hollingdean Ecological Action project (HEAP) have been busy planting trees in the park and … Read more
On Wednesday 3rd October, the Hollingdean Craftea Wednesdays group held an event to celebrate the unveiling of the community mosaic they had been working on. Under the theme of Brighton, the group produced a piece of art to celebrate creativity and friendship. The piece depicted the view of the South Downs from the back of … Read more
Residents of Hollingdean were invited to Hollingdean Community Centre on Wednesday evening to share their thoughts about the place they call home. The Hollingdean Community Catch Up offered residents the chance to bring their ideas, energy and creativity to discuss issues important to people in the area and to act collectively on them. Visitors were … Read more
Every Wednesday morning between 10 and 11am, many Hollingdean residents participate in a community yoga class at Hollingdean Community Centre. The Hollingdean Yoga Group has been running for over 10 years, with a team of volunteers organising the weekly sessions. The initial idea was to set up a low-cost, inclusive yoga class for people with … Read more
With a background in hotel management, festival catering and as a councillor in Lewes, Liz Lee was perhaps a rather unusual candidate for the role of Community Development Worker in Hollingdean when she applied for the role 9 years ago. She went for it nonetheless, and though initially surprised when she landed the role, she … Read more