I can't be a wingwalker at Eastbourne airshow but could you do it?
The Remembrance Service at the War Memorial was jam packed with somewhere in the region of 5,000 people paying their respects to the fallen on what was the 100th anniversary of the First World War Armistice. It was very moving and wonderful to see so many young people there. I am no longer the fittest fairy in the forest so thanks to young Lillia who took this photo for me from the wall she was standing on to watch the service. Like many others who attended the service, we took shelter from the drizzle in Wetherspoons. The queues for the bar were expected but if anyone from management is reading, they could do with another coffee and tea machine.
If you’ve ever watched the wingwalkers soaring above Eastbourne during the airshow and wished it could be you performing at speeds of 130mph on the wing of a plane at 1,000ft, then all your dreams could come true as a new team member is sought. We are told the successful candidate will receive full training in the art of wingwalking, so no previous experience is required. The successful candidate must be between 4ft and 5ft 4ins tall, weigh no more than 8½ stone, and have a dance background. Thankfully I am far too tall for the job.
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Hide AdThe Salvation Army and Eastbourne Herald’s Tin and Toy Appeal begins tomorrow and we would be terribly grateful if when you are doing your weekly shop, you could buy an extra tin or something non-perishable or even a toy and drop it in the collection box in your local supermarket. This is the 20th year we have run the appeal and while there are some fabulously generous people out there, donations have dropped in recent years. If you can spare something it would be wonderful. By giving a little you could make Christmas brighter for families in need as well as homeless and vulnerable people.
Finally the birthday shout out to Lee Peskett, Debbie Hanson, Sarah Halbhuber, Theresa Feeney, Adie Norwood, Matt Townshend and the lovely Leesa Pattison.