Making friends, tacking ageism and supporting the LGBTQ+ community
Spring Masthead
*1 March 2024*
Age Without Limits
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With almost half of East Sussex residents over 50, and half of adults surveyed in England having experienced age discrimination in the last year, ageism is a big deal.
A new campaign highlighting the issues of ageism is challenging everybody to question the way they think about ageing. There's even a mini quiz which is surprisingly eye-opening!
*Learn more about tackling ageism* [
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How I learned to make friends as an adult
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"One of our YES writer's shares her personal experience of making new connections and finding friendship during periods of change and stints of loneliness."
Some years after leaving college and splitting with a long-term boyfriend, I found myself living alone.
After four years, two months and three days, he had packed his bag after one fight too many and left.
I was broken hearted.
All I had to remember him by were fifty-two empty beer cans nestling under the bed.
Within a few hours I had gone from being part of a cosy couple to a freshly-minted singleton with a bag full of tinnies.
*Read more about making friends as an adult* [
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How to support your LGBTQ+ colleagues
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While changes in the law and people’s attitudes have positively affected LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) people’s experience, the workplace can still be an unsafe environment for those within the community.
In 2021, a report was published called, ‘Inclusion at work: perspectives on LGBT+ working lives’. The report found that 40% of LGB+ workers and 55% of trans workers experienced workplace conflict and harassment, compared with 29% of heterosexual, cisgender employees.
*Find out ways you can support LGBTQ+ colleagues* [
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What’s On in March
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The days are beginning to get a little longer, and the daffodils, snowdrops and crocuses are starting to flower.
There are lots of fantastic events taking place across the county this March as we head into spring.
The YES team have rounded up What's On in March across East Sussex to ensure you don't miss out this month.
We're especially excited about the Town Crier’s Ghost Walk around Rye, making candles for Mother's Day in Sheffield Park and Art Sundays at the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill.
[Image courtesy of De La Warr Pavilion]
*Discover what's on this month* [
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Get in our good books this March
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Stuck on what to read next? Henry the Librarian has got you covered with the library team's top picks for March.
From coming-of-age fiction set in modern Belfast, to an atmospheric whodunnit audiobook, to the legendary story of the footballer, Lily Parr. There is plenty for children and adults alike to enjoy.
Get your library cards ready!
*Check out the good books for March* [
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From the newsroom:
More Homes for Ukraine hosts needed
With Ukrainians still being forced to flee their homes, and those already in the county looking for settled accommodation, residents are being asked to consider becoming a host family for those seeking refuge.
Read more about the need for host families for Ukrainians. [
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Businesses achieve top healthy workplace awards
Two local businesses were presented with gold awards at the second annual Wellbeing at Work Conference and Awards Ceremony in Eastbourne on Thursday 8 February.
Read the full story on the Wellbeing at Work Conference and Awards Ceremony. [
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Amnesty for missing library books begins
Residents are being urged to check their homes for overdue books as East Sussex Library Service launches its annual amnesty. In a bid to recover some of the titles missing, East Sussex Library Service will waive fines until the end of March.
Learn more about the amnesty for missing library books. [
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