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Why celebrate World Chocolate Day?

7th July is World Chocolate day when we celebrate this amazing foodstuff with its rich history. Here’s how chocolate weaved its way into the UK’s hearts, minds and waistlines

Chocolate pastilles made from a 1741 recipe from The Copper Pot

A taste of chocolate history

Mayans harnessed the power of the pod and Aztecs gave us the word ‘chocolate’. We discover chocolate’s heady history with The Copper Pot

Cuckmere Haven East Sussex ©rosemaryandporkbelly

Picking up plastic litter – take action now!

The rising tide of plastic litter. More than 1.3 billion tonnes of plastic are expected to be dumped on land or in water by 2040. So what can be done?

Hellingly church, East Sussex ©rosemaryandporkbelly

What to see on the Cuckoo Trail at Hellingly

I love a good circular walk and paths like the Cuckoo Trail in East Sussex are perfect. 14 miles of mainly flat, smooth path through peaceful countryside

Harveys Brewery Cliffe High Street Lewes East Sussex

Weird and wonderful Lewes – a hidden gem

Famous for bonfires, beer and battles, Lewes has a weird and wonderful touch of quirkiness that extends beyond the fireworks and flames of a dark November night.

The Bognor Regis Picturedrome, Bognor Regis West Sussex

6 quirky things to see in Bognor Regis

Brighton and Blackpool are charming but in Bognor Regis you can get a dose of Vitamin Sea plus something eccentric on the side.

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