In this issue

From Brighton to Brooklyn - How one Sussex singer hit the big time with superproducer Mark Ronson.

Safeguarding the shore - Chichester Harbour and more...

Safe harbour

Director and harbour master of Chichester Harbour Conservancy Richard Craven oversees an area providing habitat for 55,000 birds – and more than 10,000 sailors

3 mins

THE SOUNDS OF DOWNS

Rose Elinor Dougall was a founding member of girl band The Pipettes before going solo and working with superproducer Mark Ronson. So how did lockdown in Lewes inspire her creativity?

8 mins

60 YEARS OF STEAM

The volunteers who run the Bluebell Railway weren’t going to let a pandemic spoil their diamond anniversary celebrations

6 mins

REBUILDING HISTORY

How a revolutionary idea dreamed up 50 years ago in Singleton became one of our best-loved heritage sites

5 mins

LOCAL HEROES

Seven generations of Rottingdean’s Copper Family have kept the spirit of traditional English folk alive. Here young musician Andrew Millham examines their legacy

6 mins

24 HOURS IN Worthing

The vibrant seaside town of Worthing has long been a lure to tourists – among them Oscar Wilde, who lived here for a season and struck up a liaison with a local youth. So enamoured was he of both that he named the lead character in his most famous play, The Importance of Being Earnest, after the town.

4 mins

War and peace

Watercolour artist Gordon Rushmer’s Sussex landscapes are a far cry from his previous career as a war artist

4 mins

Age is just a number

You’re never too old to learn – and doing so might just improve your health

3 mins

All things BRIGHT and Beautiful

Illustrator Camilla Perkins lives in Ringmer with her husband and two daughters. Her home features in a new book, Bold British Design, showcasing the living spaces of British creatives

5 mins

Mellow fruitfulness

Growing your own fruit is achievable whatever the size of your garden, producing a harvest of delicious wholesome tastes

5 mins

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Sussex Life Magazine Description:

Sussex Life is the magazine for enjoying life in Sussex. If you love the county and want somewhere to go, something to do, or just a good read, then this is the title for you. We have regular food and drink pages, items for your diary, interviews with local characters, articles about our towns and villages and much, much more. Every month there is something different to enjoy, all with a special Sussex flavour. Love Sussex? You’ll love Sussex Life.