https://hailsham.news. Charlotte Brazier talks to Paul Gibson from Hailsham News four weeks after Hailsham Crisis Support was created and speaks about how it has expanded and now helping hundreds of individuals and families across the town during the COVID-19 lockdown.
https://hailsham.news . Since the COVID-19 outbreak began, there’s been no shortage of stories of the community coming together to support the vulnerable, elderly and the emergency services. In yet another example of community spirit, sewing machine owners have been producing scrub bags in huge numbers, along with headbands which are being distributed to the NHS to help in their day-to-day duties. Paul Gibson spoke to Mary Laxton who set up the initiative to find out how it all began......
https://hailsham.news . Hundreds of thousands of employers around the UK have this week been able to apply for the Furlough scheme with an apparent price tag of over a billions pounds to the government. But it’s also financially worrying times for many people as we reach the forth week of lockdown. I spoke to Daniel Grant from Finance Planning based in Hailsham who explained to Paul Gibson what people with financial worries should be doing and how his work has changed in recent weeks....
https://hailsham.news . Crime in the UK has fallen by a massive 28% since Britain was locked down to battle the coronavirus. According to the figures, young people have been the biggest flouters of tough restrictions on gatherings, as the good weather led to defiance of emergency laws. So, we wanted to find out how the local Police force has been dealing with the outbreak and how their work has changed. Paul Gibson spoke to Sergeant Kara Tombling from Wealden Police who told him how Policing has...
https://hailsham.news . The supply of urgent PPE to medical staff around the country is an important issue right now, and steps are being made to deliver tens of millions of items to the front line staff who need it. There’s a company in Hailsham that’s doing its part to make sure this equipment reaches them. Proteus Packaging based in Lower Dicker has transformed itself from a packaging company to producing face masks to protect medical staff from COVID-19. Pete Davie from the company took some...
https://hailsham.news . As we are aware, all local attractions have been closed to the public because of the COVID-19 outbreak, and Herstmonceux Castle and Grounds is not an exception. The gardens are very famous for its amazing displays at this time of year, and of course, visitors have not been able to enjoy them . So, grounds manager of Herstmonceux Castle, Guy Lucas decided that if people cannot come to the flowers, then the flowers will go to them. Guy joined Paul Gibson from Hailsham News ...
https://hailsham.news . Paul Gibson from Hailsham News speaks to two travel experts as millions of holidaymakers try to find out if they will be going on their annual break this year. Jonathan Cowley from Corniche Travel based in Hollywood, Los Angeles and Angie Watson from Experience Holidays in Hailsham answer readers questions about their planned holidays and talk about how the travel industry will recover from the COVID-19 crisis....
Director of local movie Adventure Boyz , Howard J Ford has announced he is to donated 25% of profits from the sale of the DVD will be sent to the NHS. He talks to Martina Mercer about his movie and life on lockdown in East Sussex.
In this podcast, we find out how businesses can still work and take care of their customers even if they are not trading. The advice comes from Antonina Manev from Vision Nspire in Horam, who spoke to Martina Mercer via Skype recently.
https://hailsham.news . In this podcast, we find out how businesses can still work and take care of their customers even if they are not trading. The advice comes from Antonina Manev from Vision Nspire in Horam. Also, director of local movie Adventure Boyz , Howard J Ford has announced he is to donated 25% of profits from the sale of the DVD will be sent to the NHS....
https://hailsham.news . Businesses, residents and the vulnerable are all being supported in a number of various ways according to Chief Executive of Wealden District Council, Trevor Scott. Mr Scott has spoken to the Hailsham News Podcast and praised volunteers who have been supporting local vulnerable and promises local businesses will see support in the near future. Hear the full interview here . All residents in Hailsham are being urged to return to their doorsteps and gardens this evening (Th...
https://hailsham.news . All residents in Hailsham are being urged to return to their doorsteps and gardens to show their appreciation to the essential services keeping the town moving during these difficult times. Following on from last weeks Clap for the NHS, a new campaign in Hailsham is encouraging you to clap and make a noise at 8pm on Thursday 2nd April to honour the drivers, supermarket workers, carers, volunteers and other services who are still working during the coronavirus outbreak. Co...
https://hailsham.news . Businesses, residents and the vulnerable are all being supported in a number of various ways according to Chief Executive of Wealden District Council, Trevor Scott, who told Paul Gibson from Hailsham News about the measures being taken.
https://hailsham.news . In this podcast, we find out how businesses throughout Wealden can take advantage of new funding available for those struggling to cope during the Coronavirus pandemic - you can apply by clicking here . Also, we speak to Julie Coates from the Hailsham Foodbank which is facing new pressures as local families turn to them to help feed their families. Don't forget to clap for the Essential Services in Hailsham from your front door, balcony or garden on Thursday at 8pm....
https://hailsham.news . During the lockdown, families under financial pressure are finding it increasingly difficult to feed their families and are turning to the towns food bank. Manager of the Foodbank, Julie Coates talks to Martina Mercer about the new pressures being faced by the charity.
https://hailsham.news . NHS psychologists have warned it is likely people will suffer mental health problems during the coronavirus lockdown, and measures should be taken to combat this. Things like face-to-face contact with friends and family, physical exercise and other routines have been made increasingly difficult or impossible in recent weeks as the UK has tightened restrictions. To find out what people who may suffer from mental health issues might be able to do to help themselves during t...
https://hailsham.news . This podcast contains important contact information for residents in Hailsham who may be vulnerable during the Coronavirus outbreak. These people must contact Wealden District Council and register on the gov.uk website. We also speak to Charlotte Brazier who is the founder of the Hailsham Crisis Support Group .
https://hailsham.news . Charlotte Brazier from Hailsham Support Crisis talks to Paul Gibson from Hailsham News about how the group was set up by the Sunflowers Mental Health and Well Being, with the support of local volunteers and are giving vital help to the elderly, vulnerable and disabled people of Hailsham.
https://hailsham.news. The Mayor of Hailsham, Councillor Paul Holbrook talks to Paul Gibson about the measures being taken in the town to keep residents safe and assures them the town council is there to support the people of Hailsham during the Coronavirus pandemic.
https://hailsham.news . Mark Hallett, Chairman of the Hailsham and District Chamber of Commerce talks to Paul Gibson about the recent government announcement for business support amid the COVID-19 outbreak, and what the self-employed in Hailsham can do to benefit from it.
https://hailsham.news. In this edition of the Hailsham News Podcast, we speak to Hailsham and District Chamber of Commerce about the recent government help for the self-employed. The Forestry Commission has closed all parks locally, the Clap for NHS in marked in Hailsham and we give shout outs to the heroes of Hailsham.
https://hailsham.news. In our section editon of the Hailsham News Podcast we speak to the Mayor of Hailsham, Paul Holbrook about how the town has dealt with the COVID-19 crisis and the changes that have been made locally. We talk about changes to Stagecoach bus services, an update to supermarket shopping in Hailsham, MoT changes and we find out how you can volunteer for the NHS as part of the community responder scheme. Click here for more info https://www.goodsamapp.org/nhs...
https://hailsham.news. #hailsham #coronavirus #nhs Welcome to the first edition of the Hailsham News podcast. This has been created in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, at Hailsham News, we felt residents had a lot of questions that aren’t necessarily being answered, so we’ve created this podcast to hopefully do just that! Over the coming weeks and months, and even after that if these are well received, we will be bringing you the latest news from Hailsham and the surrounding areas relating ...
