https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/ The pick of Eastbourne's business events: upcoming business and networking events in and around Eastbourne. en-gb Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:51:28 GMT https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/chamber-breakfast-at-the-hydro-2026-10-13/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/chamber-breakfast-at-the-hydro-2026-10-13/ Breakfast Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Tuesday 13 October 2026, 7:45am. The Hydro, Eastbourne. Chamber Breakfast at The Hydro is the monthly networking breakfast run by Eastbourne Unltd Chamber of Commerce. It is for Chamber members, their guests and other local business people. The morning starts at 7.45am at The Hydro in Eastbourne and centres on informal networking over breakfast. Guests may book at the member rate, although the calendar listing does not state the price. Places are booked through the Chamber's online events calendar. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/st-wilfrids-hospice-business-breakfast-2026-10-14/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/st-wilfrids-hospice-business-breakfast-2026-10-14/ Charity & Fundraising Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Wednesday 14 October 2026, 8am to 9am. St Wilfrid's Hospice, Eastbourne. The St Wilfrid's Hospice Business Breakfast is an informal networking event held at the hospice every other month. It is for local businesses and the hospice's corporate supporters. Each breakfast includes a talk from a hospice guest speaker and one from a corporate supporter, with tea, coffee and pastries and an optional tour of the hospice. It is free for members of the Partners scheme and a £5 donation for others. Booking is through the hospice's online booking page. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/eastbourne-digifest-2026-working-and-leading-in-the-age-of-ai-2026-10-14/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/eastbourne-digifest-2026-working-and-leading-in-the-age-of-ai-2026-10-14/ Talks & Panels Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Wednesday 14 October 2026, 8:45am to 4pm. Kings Centre, Eastbourne. Eastbourne DigiFest is a one-day conference on technology, leadership and the future of work, with the 2026 theme of working and leading in the age of AI. It is aimed at business owners, managers, founders and digital professionals from across the South East. The programme combines speaker sessions drawn from real organisations with an exhibition of regional businesses and time for networking. Tickets range from £5.85 to £50.90 and are sold online in advance. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/sussex-care-hub-professional-networking-eastbourne-2026-10-14/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/sussex-care-hub-professional-networking-eastbourne-2026-10-14/ Networking Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Wednesday 14 October 2026, 2pm to 3:30pm. Hallmark Willingdon Park Manor, Eastbourne. Sussex Care Hub runs a monthly professional networking meeting in Eastbourne for people who work in or around the care sector, including voluntary, public and private care providers. Each session combines networking with a learning element, with the aim of building a trusted referral network between local care professionals. The meeting takes place at Hallmark Willingdon Park Manor care home on Kings Drive. It is free to attend, and places are reserved through the organiser's Eventbrite page. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/european-movement-dinner-and-speaker-2026-10-14/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/european-movement-dinner-and-speaker-2026-10-14/ Talks & Panels Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Wednesday 14 October 2026, 6:30pm to 10pm. Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne. The Eastbourne European Movement monthly dinner combines a two-course meal at the Hydro Hotel with an after-dinner talk on the UK's relationship with Europe. It is aimed at local business people, academics and others with an interest in European affairs. The October speaker is film and television producer Pippa Cross, formerly head of film at Granada. Tickets cost £35 including dinner, and guests pay the same rate. Booking is through the Chamber of Commerce events page. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/bizzybirds-networking-hailsham-october-meeting-2026-10-15/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/bizzybirds-networking-hailsham-october-meeting-2026-10-15/ Women in Business Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Thursday 15 October 2026, 10am to 12pm. Hops & Grounds, Hailsham. Bizzybirds Networking holds its October Hailsham meeting at Hops & Grounds in St Mary's Walk. The group is for local women in business, from sole traders to small company owners, who want to widen their contacts in a relaxed setting. The two-hour morning session centres on introductions, conversation and mutual support, so bringing business cards is recommended. Tickets cost £15 per person. Places are booked online through the Bizzybirds website. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/take-control-of-your-energy-costs-2026-10-15/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/take-control-of-your-energy-costs-2026-10-15/ Workshop Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Thursday 15 October 2026, 11am to 1pm. Leaf Hall Community Arts Centre, Eastbourne. This fully funded energy costs workshop, part of the Be Business Energy Wise programme, is led by BHESCo at the Leaf Hall in Seaside. It is aimed at owners, managers and premises leads of actively trading East Sussex SMEs, including tenants. The session explains energy bills and meter data, low-cost savings and how to prioritise investment. Places are free for eligible businesses. Booking is through Eventbrite, with eligibility checked by the organiser. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/eastbourne-business-awards-2026-2026-10-16/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/eastbourne-business-awards-2026-2026-10-16/ Charity & Fundraising Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Friday 16 October 2026, 6:30pm to 11:45pm. Winter Garden, Eastbourne. The Eastbourne Business Awards 2026 is the annual awards evening run by Eastbourne Unltd Chamber of Commerce. It celebrates businesses across Eastbourne, Hailsham, Polegate, Pevensey and East Dean, and is for finalists, sponsors and the wider business community. The evening includes a drinks reception, dinner, the awards ceremony, a raffle and dancing, with money raised for Eastbourne Foodbank, Samaritans in Eastbourne and St Wilfrid's Hospice. Tickets cost £95 including VAT. Ticket sales closed on 30 September. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/doing-business-online-2026-10-20/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/doing-business-online-2026-10-20/ Workshop Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Tuesday 20 October 2026, 5pm to 6:30pm. Just Baked café, Eastbourne. Doing Business Online is a free practical workshop from Portobello Business Centre, part of the East Sussex Digital Growth Series. It is for sole traders, SMEs, small charities and local service businesses. Trainer David Taylor covers how customers find businesses online, Google visibility, websites, content, tracking results and the use of AI and automation, and attendees put together a simple 90-day marketing plan. The workshop is free for East Sussex SMEs. Places are booked through the Portobello Business Centre website. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/eastbourne-healthcare-network-october-2026-10-21/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/eastbourne-healthcare-network-october-2026-10-21/ Charity & Fundraising Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Wednesday 21 October 2026, 6pm to 7:30pm. St Wilfrid's Hospice, Eastbourne. Eastbourne Healthcare Network is a monthly evening networking meeting for people working across the healthcare sector, including clinicians, therapists, practice managers and care providers. The evening opens with informal networking and light refreshments, followed by two or three short talks from guest speakers on healthcare topics. A £10 donation is requested on arrival, with all proceeds going to St Wilfrid's Hospice. Places are booked free through Eventbrite in advance. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/the-learning-hub-october-26-2026-10-22/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/the-learning-hub-october-26-2026-10-22/ Professional Development Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Thursday 22 October 2026, 7:30am to 9:30am. The Lansdowne Hotel, Eastbourne, Eastbourne. The Learning Hub is a morning learning session at The Lansdowne Hotel on Eastbourne's seafront, run by David Blackmore. It starts at 7:30am and finishes by 9:30am, so it fits before the working day. Expect a mix of learning and conversation with other local business people. Tickets are booked through Eventbrite, with several ticket options. Check the event page for this month's topic and what is included. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/chamber-curry-night-2026-10-28/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/chamber-curry-night-2026-10-28/ Networking Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Wednesday 28 October 2026, 6pm to 9pm. Taj, Eastbourne. The Chamber Curry Night is an evening networking dinner at Taj on South Street, organised by Eastbourne Chamber of Commerce. It is open to members and non-members from the local business community looking to meet contacts in a relaxed setting. The evening includes a welcome drink, poppadoms, a choice of starters, a selection of curries with rice and bread, and dessert. Tickets cost £33 for members and £38 for non-members. Booking is through the Chamber events calendar. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/doing-business-online-2026-10-28/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/doing-business-online-2026-10-28/ Workshop Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Wednesday 28 October 2026, 6pm to 8pm. Welcome Building, Eastbourne. Doing Business Online is a free practical workshop from Portobello Business Centre, part of the East Sussex Digital Growth Series. It is for sole traders, SMEs, small charities and local service businesses. Trainer David Taylor covers how customers find businesses online, Google visibility, websites, content, tracking results and the use of AI and automation, and attendees put together a simple 90-day marketing plan. The workshop is free for East Sussex SMEs. Places are booked through the Portobello Business Centre website. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/how-to-increase-your-business-and-team-efficiency-2026-10-30/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/how-to-increase-your-business-and-team-efficiency-2026-10-30/ Seminar Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Friday 30 October 2026, 8:30am to 11:30am. Towner Eastbourne, Eastbourne. This Business Booster seminar focuses on improving efficiency and growth in small and medium-sized businesses. It is designed for business owners and directors, with sessions from business coaches at UK Growth Coach, a marketing specialist from Growth by Design, a partner from Galloways Accounting and an independent financial adviser. Topics include marginal gains, marketing planning and pension and protection planning. Tickets cost £50, and places are booked online through the Growth by Design events site. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/level-3-award-in-emergency-first-aid-at-work-2026-10-30/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/level-3-award-in-emergency-first-aid-at-work-2026-10-30/ Workshop Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Friday 30 October 2026, 9am to 4pm. 4golf, Eastbourne. The Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work is a one-day regulated course run by Lily Dean Training, meeting HSE requirements. It suits employees and business owners who need a workplace first aid qualification. Topics include assessing an incident, CPR, defibrillator use, choking, bleeding and shock, with a certificate valid for three years on successful completion. Places cost £75 per person, with a maximum of 12. Booking is through the Lily Dean Training website or by phone. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/chamber-breakfast-at-the-view-hotel-2026-11-03/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/chamber-breakfast-at-the-view-hotel-2026-11-03/ Breakfast Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Tuesday 3 November 2026, 7:45am to 9:30am. The View Hotel, Eastbourne. The Chamber Breakfast at The View Hotel is a morning networking event for Eastbourne business owners and professionals, run by the Eastbourne Unltd Chamber of Commerce. Tea and coffee and informal networking open the session, followed by a seated breakfast from 08:05 with structured networking and a talk from Andrew Albon of Sussex Footcare. Tickets cost £14 for members and their guests, and £19.50 for non-members. Non-members are welcome, and places are booked online through the Chamber website. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/the-blossom-business-circle-2026-11-04/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/the-blossom-business-circle-2026-11-04/ Women in Business Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Wednesday 4 November 2026, 10am to 12pm. BodiBlossom Studio, Eastbourne. The November meeting of The Blossom Business Circle brings women in business together at the BodiBlossom studio on Lottbridge Drove in Eastbourne. It suits sole traders, side-hustlers and growing small businesses looking for a gentler style of networking. The morning covers confidence topics such as visibility and pricing, alongside time to make connections. Entry is £16 and includes hot drinks and snacks. Only 12 places are available, and booking is made online through the BodiBlossom website. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/hailshams-big-business-breakfast-november-2026-2026-11-05/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/hailshams-big-business-breakfast-november-2026-2026-11-05/ Breakfast Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Thursday 5 November 2026, 7:30am to 9:30am. Wellshurst Golf & Country Club, Hailsham. Hailsham's Big Business Breakfast is the regular networking breakfast run by Hailsham and District Chamber of Commerce at Wellshurst Golf and Country Club. It is for local business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals in and around Hailsham. The morning combines networking with talks from two speakers and a full English breakfast with fresh coffee, and attendees may bring a guest. Tickets cost £15. Bookings are made through the Hailsham Chamber of Commerce website. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/business-essentials-east-sussex-2026-11-05/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/business-essentials-east-sussex-2026-11-05/ Workshop Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Thursday 5 November 2026, 9am to 1pm. Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club, Eastbourne. Business Essentials: East Sussex is a fully funded programme of practical workshops for sole traders, early-stage and micro businesses across East Sussex. This in-person morning session at Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club is one of three events, each combining two complementary workshops. Topics across the programme include business planning, online essentials, marketing, sales, systems and finance, with practical tools and clear actions to take away. The session is free to attend. Booking is through the programme's Eventbrite page. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/bizzybirds-networking-eastbourne-november-meeting-2026-11-05/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/bizzybirds-networking-eastbourne-november-meeting-2026-11-05/ Women in Business Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Thursday 5 November 2026, 10am to 12pm. Venue to be confirmed, Eastbourne. Bizzybirds Networking runs its November Eastbourne meeting as a morning of networking for women in business. The group welcomes sole traders, freelancers and small business owners who want to make new local contacts in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. The two-hour session focuses on introductions and conversation, and attendees are encouraged to bring business cards. Tickets cost £15 per person. The venue is not listed on the event page, and booking is online. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/thank-cocktails-its-friday-shake-up-your-friday-2026-11-06/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/thank-cocktails-its-friday-shake-up-your-friday-2026-11-06/ Networking Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Friday 6 November 2026, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Urban Ground, Eastbourne. Thank Cocktails It's Friday is an early evening networking social run by the Eastbourne Chamber of Commerce at the Classic Cocktail Bar pop-up inside Urban Ground on South Street. It is aimed at Chamber members and their guests from local businesses. Attendees meet other business people over relaxed drinks, with a 2-for-1 first cocktail, then two cocktails for £20, plus mocktails, beers and soft drinks to buy. Tickets are booked online, and members may bring guests at the member rate. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/fsb-connect-eastbourne-november-2026-11-10/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/fsb-connect-eastbourne-november-2026-11-10/ Networking Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Tuesday 10 November 2026, 10am to 12pm. The Friday Street Farm, Eastbourne. FSB Connect Eastbourne is an in-person networking morning at The Friday Street Farm, run by the Federation of Small Businesses. It is designed for small business owners, freelancers and entrepreneurs at any stage. Alongside informal conversation, a guest speaker explains what the Autumn Budget of 28 October means for small firms, covering tax, employment costs and business rates, with time for questions. Tickets cost £8 for FSB members and £10 for non-members. Registration is through the FSB events website. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/make-your-website-work-harder-essentials-for-smes-2026-11-10/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/make-your-website-work-harder-essentials-for-smes-2026-11-10/ Workshop Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Tuesday 10 November 2026, 6pm to 8:30pm. Welcome Building, Eastbourne. This evening workshop from Portobello Business Centre, part of the East Sussex Digital Growth Series, takes place at the Welcome Building on Compton Street. It is intended for sole traders and SMEs with dated or underused websites. Trainers Greg Thomas and David Taylor cover site audits, speed and image fixes, calls to action, mobile design and when to rebuild. Places are free for eligible East Sussex businesses. Booking is made online through the PBC website. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/european-movement-dinner-and-speaker-german-ambassador-susanne-2026-11-10/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/european-movement-dinner-and-speaker-german-ambassador-susanne-2026-11-10/ Talks & Panels Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Tuesday 10 November 2026, 6:30pm to 10pm. Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne. The European Movement Dinner and Speaker is a monthly evening event at the Hydro Hotel, hosted with Eastbourne Chamber of Commerce. It suits business people and others interested in UK and European affairs. The November guest is Susanne Baumann, Germany's Ambassador to the UK, speaking after a two-course dinner with a vegetarian option. The organisers state that neither body is affiliated to any political party. The cost is £35 per person. Booking is through the Chamber events calendar. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/late-breakfast-networking-2026-11-11/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/late-breakfast-networking-2026-11-11/ Breakfast Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Wednesday 11 November 2026, 9:30am to 11am. Sheldon B&B, Eastbourne. Late Breakfast Networking is a mid-morning business breakfast run by the Eastbourne Unltd Chamber of Commerce at the Sheldon B&B in Eastbourne. It suits professionals who prefer a later start or have the school run first. Guests choose from a menu including Eggs Royale, shakshuka, a poke bowl and full English or vegetarian breakfasts, served with tea and coffee, alongside networking. Tickets cost £13.50 for members and £19.50 for guests, booked online through the Chamber website. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/sussex-care-hub-professional-networking-eastbourne-2026-11-11/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/sussex-care-hub-professional-networking-eastbourne-2026-11-11/ Networking Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Wednesday 11 November 2026, 2pm to 3:30pm. Hallmark Willingdon Park Manor, Eastbourne. Sussex Care Hub runs a monthly professional networking meeting in Eastbourne for people who work in or around the care sector, including voluntary, public and private care providers. Each session combines networking with a learning element, with the aim of building a trusted referral network between local care professionals. The meeting takes place at Hallmark Willingdon Park Manor care home on Kings Drive. It is free to attend, and places are reserved through the organiser's Eventbrite page. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/walfinch-coffee-morning-2026-11-12/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/walfinch-coffee-morning-2026-11-12/ Networking Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Thursday 12 November 2026, 10:30am to 12pm. The Strand Hotel, Eastbourne. The Walfinch Coffee Morning is a monthly community gathering held on the second Thursday of each month at The Strand Hotel on Royal Parade. It is aimed at local people, professionals, carers and small business owners. The relaxed session offers informal networking over coffee, with conversation, idea sharing and connection building and no sales pitches. Tickets are booked through the Eastbourne Unltd Chamber of Commerce events page, and guests may use the member rate. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/chamber-coffee-and-connections-2026-11-17/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/chamber-coffee-and-connections-2026-11-17/ Networking Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Tuesday 17 November 2026, 8:30am to 9:30am. Simply Patisserie, Eastbourne. Chamber Coffee and Connections is an informal drop-in networking session run by the Eastbourne Unltd Chamber of Commerce at Simply Patisserie. It is open to Chamber members, local business owners, freelancers and anyone interested in the local business community. Guests can arrive at any point between 08:30 and 09:30 for friendly introductions and conversation, with Chamber staff and directors on hand for questions. Entry is free, with attendees buying their own drinks. Places are booked through the Chamber website. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/introduction-to-self-employment-2026-11-18/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/introduction-to-self-employment-2026-11-18/ Workshop Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Wednesday 18 November 2026, 10am to 2pm. GATHER, The Beacon, Eastbourne. Introduction to Self-Employment is a free one-day course run by RIFT Social Enterprise for adults considering working for themselves. The session covers the legal side of starting out, finding customers, marketing and social media content, along with practical advice on getting a new business established. It is held at GATHER in The Beacon shopping centre and runs from 10:00 to 14:00. The course is free to attend, and places are reserved in advance through Eventbrite. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/eastbourne-healthcare-network-november-2026-11-18/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/eastbourne-healthcare-network-november-2026-11-18/ Charity & Fundraising Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Wednesday 18 November 2026, 6pm to 7:30pm. St Wilfrid's Hospice, Eastbourne. The November meeting of Eastbourne Healthcare Network brings together healthcare and wellbeing professionals from Eastbourne and the surrounding area at St Wilfrid's Hospice. After a period of informal networking over tea and coffee, guest speakers give short talks on current healthcare subjects, and the evening closes at about 19:30. Attendees are asked for a £10 donation to the hospice on the night. Booking is through the network's Eventbrite page. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/bizzybirds-networking-hailsham-november-meeting-2026-11-19/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/bizzybirds-networking-hailsham-november-meeting-2026-11-19/ Women in Business Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Thursday 19 November 2026, 10am to 12pm. Hops & Grounds, Hailsham. The November Hailsham meeting of Bizzybirds Networking returns to Hops & Grounds in St Mary's Walk for a morning of women-only business networking. It is designed for female business owners and self-employed professionals in and around Hailsham who prefer a friendly, low-pressure format. Attendees introduce their businesses, swap cards and build supportive local connections over two hours. Entry is £15 per person. Tickets are booked in advance on the Bizzybirds Networking website. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/stand-out-on-google-optimising-your-business-profile-2026-11-19/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/stand-out-on-google-optimising-your-business-profile-2026-11-19/ Workshop Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Thursday 19 November 2026, 10am to 12pm. Welcome Building, Eastbourne. This free morning session in the East Sussex Digital Growth Series focuses on Google Business Profiles and is held at the Welcome Building on Compton Street. It suits sole traders, local service firms, SMEs and small charities that rely on local search. Content includes profile set-up, photos and categories, handling reviews, linking to websites and reading profile analytics, with one live improvement made during the session. Attendance is free for eligible businesses. Places are booked online with Portobello Business Centre. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/global-horizons-business-breakfast-2026-11-20/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/global-horizons-business-breakfast-2026-11-20/ Charity & Fundraising Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Friday 20 November 2026, 8:30am to 10:30am. Eastbourne College Dining Hall, Eastbourne. The Global Horizons Business Breakfast is a networking breakfast hosted by the Eastbournian Society in the Dining Hall at Eastbourne College. It is for senior leaders and decision-makers in Eastbourne's business and professional community. Each breakfast features a guest speaker, and this session's speaker is Josh Babarinde OBE MP, Member of Parliament for Eastbourne. Tickets cost £20 per head, with all profits going to the Blue Sky Bursaries Appeal. Advance booking and payment are required, with 48 places available. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/chamber-breakfast-at-the-grand-hotel-2026-11-24/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/chamber-breakfast-at-the-grand-hotel-2026-11-24/ Breakfast Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Tuesday 24 November 2026, 7:45am to 9:30am. The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne. The Chamber Breakfast at The Grand Hotel is a morning networking meeting run by Eastbourne Chamber of Commerce. It is open to members and to non-members wishing to see what the Chamber offers. Arrival with tea and coffee is from 07:45, breakfast is served at 08:05 followed by structured networking, and Laura Parish of Ditzy Media is the guest speaker. Tickets cost £14.50 for members and £20 for guests. Booking is through the Chamber events calendar. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/level-3-award-in-emergency-first-aid-at-work-2026-11-27/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/level-3-award-in-emergency-first-aid-at-work-2026-11-27/ Workshop Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Friday 27 November 2026, 9am to 4pm. St Wilfrid's Hospice, Eastbourne. This Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work is a one-day course run by Lily Dean Training at St Wilfrid's Hospice in Eastbourne. It suits employees and employers who need a workplace first aid qualification meeting HSE requirements. Training covers assessing incidents, CPR, defibrillators, choking, bleeding and shock, with a three-year certificate on successful completion. Places cost £75 per person, with a maximum of 12 learners. Booking is through the Lily Dean Training website or by phone. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/walfinch-eastbourne-charity-christmas-dinner-supporting-st-wilfrids-2026-11-27/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/walfinch-eastbourne-charity-christmas-dinner-supporting-st-wilfrids-2026-11-27/ Charity & Fundraising Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Friday 27 November 2026, 6pm to 11:30pm. The Strand Hotel, Eastbourne. Walfinch Eastbourne hosts a charity Christmas dinner at The Strand Hotel on Royal Parade in aid of St Wilfrid's Hospice. The evening is aimed at local business people, Chamber members and their guests looking to mark the festive season while supporting a local hospice. Guests can expect a festive meal, conversation and a relaxed social atmosphere through the evening. No ticket price is listed. Tickets are booked through Eventbrite, and guests of members can use the member rate. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/hailshams-big-business-breakfast-december-2026-2026-12-03/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/hailshams-big-business-breakfast-december-2026-2026-12-03/ Breakfast Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Thursday 3 December 2026, 7:30am to 9:30am. Wellshurst Golf & Country Club, Hailsham. Hailsham's Big Business Breakfast is a morning networking event run by the Hailsham and District Chamber of Commerce at Wellshurst Golf and Country Club. It is aimed at local business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals. The session combines open networking with talks from two guest speakers, served alongside a full English breakfast and coffee. Places cost £15 per person, and attendees may bring a guest. Booking is through the Hailsham Chamber of Commerce website. https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/introduction-to-social-media-marketing-workshop-2027-01-14/ https://whatsonineastbourne.co.uk/events/introduction-to-social-media-marketing-workshop-2027-01-14/ Workshop Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Thursday 14 January 2027, 10am to 1pm. 49 Gildredge Rd, Eastbourne. The Introduction to Social Media Marketing Workshop is a three-hour practical session run by Ditzy Media in Eastbourne town centre. It is for businesses and non-profit organisations that want to use social media to raise their profile. The workshop covers Facebook and Meta Business Suite, Instagram and LinkedIn, and how to create and schedule content for each. Places cost £69.45 per person, and one-to-one training is offered afterwards at a reduced rate. Tickets are booked online through Ditzy Media.