The North Star in St Leonards has been completely refurbished you will find an extensive range of real ales and fine wine. The pub has just started introducing home cooked food between 12noon- 2.30pm and early evening meals from 4.30/6.30pm. 01424 436 576.

The Senlac in Battle just one minute from Battle Station is now serving home cooked food, a Function room is available for that special occasion.  They have a Terrace overlooking Battle’s Bowling Green, the perfect afternoon sun trap. Live music on a Friday night. Tel: 01424 772034.

The Pumphouse in George Street Hastings old town is a Grade 2 listed pub with a cosy shaded courtyard for those hot summer days and balmy summer nights. They have an extensive menu including a child’s menu, Monday-Friday 12-3pm they serve a hand carved roast with all the trimmings for £3.50, also available all day every day any two Smugglers Steaks for £14.00. More information at www.yeoldepumphouse.com

Thursday 22nd-Sunday 25th July Icklesham Village Beer Festival “More different beers than you can drink from Micro Breweries throughout the UK”This popular event returns with  live music including fun to watch and sing along or drink along to on Thursday ‘Wish You Were Here Night’ Pink Floyd tribute band ‘Eclipse’. Friday, The Kytes, Dirty Scarlet and The 1066 Rockitmen Big Band with dancers. Saturday night Stage Fright, Lower The Tone and Soul-X-Press Blues Brothers Show. Sunday for a “family fun day” including The Ninfield Dance Group performing to Thriller. ’Navi’ the Worlds number one Michael Jackson Tribute act. For details of all the bands and where to find this great festival see www.ivbf.co.uk

Rye Farmers' Market is every Wednesday at the Strand Quay in Rye

The George in Robertsbridge is serving cream teas now. Pot of tea or coffee, 2 homemade scones, strawberry jam and gorgeous cream and you don’t even have to take out a mortgage.