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“We are absolutely devestated.” Seahaven Pride, which was to bring LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion to the south coast this weekend, cancelled due to adverse weather
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“We are absolutely devestated.” Seahaven Pride, which was to bring LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion to the south coast this weekend, cancelled due to adverse weather

Seahaven Pride, which was to bring LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion to the south coast this weekend with local HIV charity Lunch Positive, Actually Gay Men’s Chorus and lashings of LGBTQ+ talent, has been cancelled due to adverse weather. Writing on Facebook, organisers said: “It is with a heavy heart
By Graham Robson • 1 min read
FEATURE: Geoff Stonebanks puts the sparkle back into Christmas
Geoff Stonebanks, 66, decorates his home in Seaford, East Sussex, with over 3,800 decorations on more than a dozen trees, creating a magical effect that truly celebrates the festive season. Seaford, East Sussex. See National News story NNtree; A festive super-fan has filled his humble two-bedroom home with dozens of trees and nearly 10,000 decorations – even though his partner HATES Christmas. Gardener Geoff Stonebanks, 53, has nearly 4,000 baubles and 3,100 lights which take him almost a week to put up. The £10,000 collection, which started in the 1960s, is now one of Britain’s biggest and includes pieces which date back eight decades. The display begins in the fully decorated “entrance hall” of Geoff’s bungalow, with vintage decorations across a 12-metre garland surrounded by SEVEN trees.
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FEATURE: Geoff Stonebanks puts the sparkle back into Christmas

Seaford resident Geoff Stonebanks has a real love of Christmas! From a very early age, he has just loved Christmas. Over the intervening years his amazing collection, some going back to the 1930s, has garnered much media attention across the UK.
By Graham Robson • 4 min read