Coronavirus: Major Eastbourne summer events cancelled

Eastbourne council has cancelled the Magnificent Motors event, which normally takes place on the first May Bank Holiday weekend, the Beer and Cider By The Sea event, which takes place on the second May Bank Holiday weekend, and the 999 Emergency Services Display, which takes place in July and has been running for 32 years in a row.

An Eastbourne council spokesperson said, “As the current Covid-19 situation continues, the Eastbourne events team are working hard to reschedule early season events where appropriate.

“We have however taken the difficult decision to cancel Magnificent Motors and Beer and Cider By the Sea, with no suitable options for alternate dates.

“In a joint decision with the emergency services, the 999 Emergency Services Display will also understandably not take place, due to the resources required between now and July to plan and stage this event.

“All event participants will be informed over the coming days and ticketholders will be advised of the process for obtaining refunds.

“The council continues to closely monitor the UK government and Public Health England advice and work continues on all other events scheduled to take place this season.”

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