Sussex Life Magazine - January 2019

In this issue

Wildlife The stories behind the wren and hawfinch, and discover more about the first sign of spring – the snowdrop 56 A bird’s eye view The UK’s biggest garden wildlife survey marks its 40th anniversary

The Harrier Who Flew

Daley Thompson’s journey to four world records and Olympic gold in the decathlon began in Haywards Heath.

5 mins

Dreaming Of Littlehampton

On his debut visit to the coastal town Clive Agran learns about Ian Fleming, Ronnie Barker and the seafront’s longest bench.

5 mins

A Runway Too Far?

As Gatwick Airport undertakes a consultation exercise to turn its emergency strip into a long-awaited second runway, we speak to the Sussex residents leading the campaign against expansion.

7 mins

Oh! What An Extraordinary Legacy

As the film celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, Jacqui Bealing dips into the Attenborough Archive at The Keep to find out why Oh! What a Lovely War is so special to the people of Sussex.

5 mins

Why Geography Mattters

Nicholas Crane’s message has never been more important – and concerns everyone from South East Asia, to the Sussex coastline.

4 mins

King Of The Birds

According to folklore, many years ago the birds of the world gathered to decide which of them would be king.

1 min

Let's Get Cracking

The winter visitor to Sussex whose monstrous beak can shatter an olive stone.

2 mins

A Bird's Eye View

In 1979, the RSPB first asked children to count the birds in their garden to work out our most popular species. Forty years on and it’s the biggest garden wildlife science survey in the UK.

3 mins

Innovators In The Field

No prizes for guessing which subject dominated discussions at the annual South of England Farming Conference

2 mins

Party Time

Daniel Casey is no stranger to the main stage, with a glittering theatre and television career. Ellie Fells chats to him about his dream role in Abigail’s Party, which begins its UK tour in Brighton.

2 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.