Community hub in Eastbourne Town Hall to close

Sussex Guildhall CIC only opened its hub inside the Grove Road building on August 1 this year.

The community interest company describes itself as a “vibrant community hub” where people “connect, create and thrive”.

It’s centre in Eastbourne Town Hall offers a space for people to drop in, as well as events like board game clubs and coffee mornings.

But founder Danny Stephens and co-director Victoria Stephens confirmed on social media their final opening day would be Sunday, November 29.

It read: “Sussex Guildhall has had a wonderful journey, and along the way we’ve met some truly amazing people.

“We are a family-run CIC, and as a family we have made the decision to follow our hearts.

“But this isn’t the end of our community work. We will be continuing what we love doing, creating community connections and bringing people together.

“We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us, visited us, joined in with our activities and become part of our little community.

“You’ve all been absolutely fantastic, and we will genuinely miss seeing all our familiar faces!”

Free arts and crafts, drinks and snacks will be available while stocks last at the six remaining opening days, beginning on Thursday, November 19.