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Read about what's going on the world of Chalk and catch up on previous editions of the Chalk Eastbourne newsletter.
Coffee Break: Cafés of Little Chelsea
Little Chelsea in Eastbourne, found in and around Grove Road and South Street, is home to a broad range of cafés and independent shops. We set out to make a compilation of all the yummy places to eat and drink here.
Digital Jobs in Eastbourne: The Data
In order to make good decisions, you need good data to work with. What have we learned? Well, a variety of things relating to the whole of the jobs market.
Different perspectives: What’s it like living in Eastbourne?
We talk a lot about how great Eastbourne is, but what’s it actually like living here? We share some perspectives from a variety of our team members to give you some perspective about what it’s really like living and working on the Sunshine Coast.
May 2022 Roundup: A deep dive on digital, a chat with a BHA fan, and more...!
All of May’s latest Chalk Eastbourne updates, summarised into one monthly roundup.
A Chat With: Robbie Lees at PRG Marketing Communications
Robbie Lees, digital marketer at PRG Marketing Communications, spoke to Chalk about his career in digital so far.
Brighton vs Eastbourne - How much further can your money stretch on The Sunshine Coast?
Brighton is cool, we give you that. But just how much more can you get for your money just 25 miles down the coast in Eastbourne? We look at the data.
April 2022 Roundup
All of April’s latest Chalk Eastbourne updates, summarised into one monthly newsletter.
A Chat With: Danny Hazelgrove at Fountain Digital
Director of digital marketing agency Fountain Digital, Danny Hazelgrove, spoke to Chalk about his career and his business.
Bridging the digital divide in Eastbourne
The digital divide is real. Despite Eastbourne being a great place for digital, it still exists here. So what is our town doing about it? How can you help to bridge the gap?
Best family attractions in Eastbourne
We are extremely lucky in Eastbourne to have a whole raft of family-friendly activities. Here are our favourites - tried and tested by actual families!
London vs Eastbourne - How much further can your money stretch on the south coast?
Salaries with London-weighting are no doubt a draw to the capital. But just how much more can you get for your money on the south coast in Eastbourne? We look at the data.
How has Eastbourne changed over the years? A brief history from a local IT professional
Eastbourne retains its Victorian and Edwardian charms, which make it an attractive place to live and work. But it will no doubt continue to build towards the increasingly popular and successful image it enjoys today.
March 2022 Newsletter - We met up! 🥳
This newsletter covers what happened at our Chalk Talk event (in brief) and what happens next. Plus an interview with a former TechResort participant who has secured his first job in digital!
A Chat With: Ethan Brierley at TrueLayer
Former TechResort attendee and now fintech developer, Ethan Brierley, spoke to Chalk about his education and career to date.
First Chalk Chat - if you missed it, here’s what happened
Missed our first Chalk event? Want a recap of what went on? Then you’re in the right place. Here’s the lowdown.
Tech training and courses offered in Eastbourne
So, you want to get into a career in digital, want to improve your technical skills, or are looking to add another string to your bow - and you’re local to Eastbourne. Great! You’re in the right place.
13 best reasons to live and work in Eastbourne
Eastbourne, on the Sunshine Coast, in East Sussex has had - let’s be honest - a bit of a historic reputation as “God’s Waiting Room”, full of old people. But is that stereotype really accurate? We don’t think so.
February 2022 Newsletter
It’s what you’ve been waiting for - our first event!
The February 2022 edition of the Chalk Eastbourne newsletter features details on our first Chalk Chat event, a new accessible video guide Safety Net, a featured profile on TechResort, and more.
A Chat With: Will Callaghan from TechResort
TechResort CEO, Will Callaghan, spoke to Chalk about how the CIC started and what they’re working on this year.
January 2022 Newsletter
New year, new case study: A focus on Tubbs Computer Supplies
The January 2022 edition of the Chalk Eastbourne newsletter features Tubbs Computer Supplies, Stephen Rimmer's tech adoption, and research into the CAT sector.