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October 2008

1st October 2008	Winner of EG4KIDZ competition
1st October 2008	It’s Silver for blooming East Grinstead
1st October 2008	WWII veteran makes return visit
1st October 2008	Check out Chequer Mead
1st October 2008	Going on at the Gallery
1st October 2008	Big Success for Tiny Box
1st October 2008	Picture this
1st October 2008	Fancy dress hire at town theatre
1st October 2008	One voice for town businesses
1st October 2008	Peter Pan at Chequer Mead

September 2008

1st September 2008	QVH exhibits find refuge at the Town Museum
1st September 2008	Simon curries favour with Edwina
1st September 2008	Oldies hit the road
1st September 2008	Check out Chequer Mead
1st September 2008	Going on at the Gallery
1st September 2008	Fun for everyone at the Town Museum
1st September 2008	30 September deadline to comment on QVH plans
1st September 2008	Rates of crime detection up
1st September 2008	Plea for pupils’ payphone
1st September 2008	Keep Warm and Safe this Winter

August 2008

3rd August 2008	Mayor backs market
3rd August 2008	Memorial stone for bomb victims
3rd August 2008	Veterans’ Day
3rd August 2008	It’s ‘wait and see’ for judges’ Bloom verdict
3rd August 2008	New Life for old building
3rd August 2008	Check out Chequer Mead
3rd August 2008	Going on at the Gallery
3rd August 2008	Anger of Three Tiers Group
3rd August 2008	What a carve up
3rd August 2008	Homecoming for Nigel
3rd August 2008	Tourism Forum promotes East Grinstead
3rd August 2008	Free summer fun at Town Museum
3rd August 2008	Summer fun at the Library

July 2008

18th July 2008	Lee Quinn Elected to Town Council
1st July 2008	Councillors make a clean sweep
1st July 2008	Meridian FM back on air
1st July 2008	Only one more week to go green
1st July 2008	Hooked on being a Lost Boy?
1st July 2008	Check out Chequer Mead
1st July 2008	Going on at the Gallery
1st July 2008	Service of dedication
1st July 2008	Mayor’s Charity Quiz Night
1st July 2008	Cautious welcome for outdoor cafe
1st July 2008	Dig this!
1st July 2008	Early completion for London Road works
1st July 2008	On Yer Bike
1st July 2008	Oh I do like to be beside the seaside
1st July 2008	Clean and Green

June 2008

17th June 2008	Core Strategy – Developing a Better Way Forward for East Grinstead
8th June 2008	West Sussex PCT - North East Review
8th June 2008	Princess Royal Accident and Emergency to stay
8th June 2008	Ginnie is new mayor
8th June 2008	Committee chairmen
8th June 2008	Pavement works start on 2 June
8th June 2008	Check out Chequer Mead
8th June 2008	Going on at the Gallery
8th June 2008	Blackwell Hollow
8th June 2008	New outdoor staff
8th June 2008	Blooming marvellous
8th June 2008	World Environment Day
8th June 2008	Countdown to judgement day
8th June 2008	The play’s the thing
8th June 2008	500 Club for Town Museum

May 2008

12th May 2008	Alan Lord
12th May 2008	Station litter-pick a success
12th May 2008	Check out Chequer Mead
12th May 2008	Going on at the Gallery
12th May 2008	East Grinstead Community Partnership
12th May 2008	And then Three Come Along...
12th May 2008	East Grinstead chosen for New Headquarters
12th May 2008	East Grinstead's Big Day Out
12th May 2008	Primary Care Trust to decide future
12th May 2008	Death of Former Town Clerk
12th May 2008	The Play’s the thing...
12th May 2008	Annual Town Meeting
12th May 2008	Work on Hollow continues
12th May 2008	Museum needs volunteers
12th May 2008	Bluebell on track for 2010?
12th May 2008	Christmas is coming
12th May 2008	All the fun of the May Fair
12th May 2008	Free children's activities at East Grinstead Museum
12th May 2008	New face for front desk
12th May 2008	Standen easy
12th May 2008	Farmers' Market goes international

April 2008

14th April 2008	Talk of the town
14th April 2008	Check out Chequer Mead
14th April 2008	Going on at the Gallery
14th April 2008	Annual Town Meeting – 22 April 2008
14th April 2008	The Mayor’s having a Ball
2nd April 2008	Listing Success for Post Office
1st April 2008	Computers in battle against crime
1st April 2008	Fit for the future
1st April 2008	Retiring War Memorial Company members
1st April 2008	Keith Brown Memorial Bench

March 2008

10th March 2008	Core Strategy - The ‘East Grinstead’ Forward Process
10th March 2008	Anyone for boules?
10th March 2008	Mayor gets to grips with High Weald history
10th March 2008	Town eyesore gets makeover
10th March 2008	Full steam ahead
10th March 2008	East Grinstead Midsummer Market
10th March 2008	These are not just plans - these are M and S plans
10th March 2008	Council condemns ‘disappointing’ Core Strategy
10th March 2008	Check out Chequer Mead
10th March 2008	Going on at the Gallery
10th March 2008	Town Diary “a big hit” with surfers
10th March 2008	Discover the new town leaflet
10th March 2008	Breast check van at East Court
10th March 2008	Simon says “well done!”
10th March 2008	Blackwell Hollow closure
10th March 2008	Rice's Hill to remain open
10th March 2008	Forest Players back Mayor's charity

February 2008

12th February 2008	Thanks to Race Night sponsors
3rd February 2008	In Memoriam
3rd February 2008	Museum targets town traders
3rd February 2008	New curator for Town Museum
3rd February 2008	Parking fines in East Grinstead
3rd February 2008	Improved waste disposal by May 2009
3rd February 2008	Make a diary date in 2008
3rd February 2008	Age Concern backs plans for Parish Halls revamp
3rd February 2008	Reduce, recycle and reuse
3rd February 2008	80th birthday bash for Cllr Jean
3rd February 2008	Check out Chequer Mead
3rd February 2008	Going on at the Gallery
3rd February 2008	Council means business...
3rd February 2008	Museum fun day

January 2008

9th January 2008	Mayor's Charity Race Night
4th January 2008	Councillors back Farmers
4th January 2008	Town Council web site “a huge hit”
4th January 2008	Keeping Grinstead green
4th January 2008	Sponsor a roundabout
4th January 2008	Inspiring teacher honoured by Mayor
4th January 2008	Mayor lights up Christmas
4th January 2008	Cash boost for Action Teams
4th January 2008	A Night at the Museum?
4th January 2008	Town crime down
4th January 2008	M and S “the town’s best Christmas present”
4th January 2008	Check out Chequer Mead
4th January 2008	Going on at the Gallery
4th January 2008	Make a date with Simon
4th January 2008	Guinea Pigs make new ‘friends’
4th January 2008	Open for business
4th January 2008	Wetherspoons 5th birthday
4th January 2008	Town Council Presentation to Felbridge Badminton Club
4th January 2008	Crowds support Christmas market
4th January 2008	East Court carol concert

December 2007

3rd December 2007	Mayors Christmas message
2nd December 2007	Painting the town red?
2nd December 2007	Help at hand for worried parents
2nd December 2007	Supporting the Blond McIndoe Research Foundation
2nd December 2007	Mayor gives charities a helping hand
2nd December 2007	Lest we forget
2nd December 2007	Success for Stone Quarry project
2nd December 2007	Christmas shopping made easy
2nd December 2007	Supporting Troops Abroad
2nd December 2007	Candy and Christmas trees
2nd December 2007	Spotlight on Age Concern
2nd December 2007	East Grinstead has the Monopoly on Christmas fun
2nd December 2007	Hallowe’en horror in historic High Street
2nd December 2007	Farmer’s Market goes weekly
2nd December 2007	Major revamp for Parish Halls?
2nd December 2007	Rice’s Hill
2nd December 2007	Check out Chequer Mead
2nd December 2007	Going on at the Gallery
2nd December 2007	Meridian Radio returns
2nd December 2007	Putting the community at the heart of policing

November 2007

6th November 2007	Councillors hit the tourist trail
6th November 2007	Imberhorne Year Book presented to town museum
6th November 2007	20 years since Great Storm
6th November 2007	Council backs business
6th November 2007	Mayor gets into the swing
6th November 2007	Check out Chequer Mead
6th November 2007	Going on at the Gallery
6th November 2007	Museum donations
6th November 2007	Guinea Pig Club’s last reunion
6th November 2007	Christmas Shopping Day
6th November 2007	Remembrance Day road closures
6th November 2007	Christmas lights up the town
6th November 2007	Make a date for Christmas fun
6th November 2007	Spotlight on East Grinstead Horticultural Society

October 2007

7th October 2007	Peace campaigner remembered
7th October 2007	Town Mayor attends Opening of Vanora McIndoe Marland and Peter and Virginia Blond Laboratories at Queen Victoria Hospital
7th October 2007	Mayor’s Civic service
7th October 2007	Free family fun
7th October 2007	Spotlight on Peter Reed
7th October 2007	Fit for the Future?
7th October 2007	Make a date for Christmas shopping
7th October 2007	Going on at the Gallery
7th October 2007	Check out Chequer Mead
7th October 2007	Mayor gets in the swing
7th October 2007	Silver award for beautiful blooms
7th October 2007	East Grinstead bottom of crime league
7th October 2007	Parking changes?
7th October 2007	High Grove Tip
7th October 2007	Councillors working with East Grinstead traders
7th October 2007	Spotlight on Jack and Jill nursery school

September 2007

7th September 2007	Facing the future in Partnership
5th September 2007	Lee speaks out
5th September 2007	Dewar Shield finds a new home
5th September 2007	Farmers market to go weekly?
5th September 2007	Puppet show for Deputy Mayor
5th September 2007	Check out Chequer Mead
5th September 2007	Going on in the Gallery
5th September 2007	Through the Lens
5th September 2007	Spotlight on Bob Mainstone
5th September 2007	Charity show at Chequer Mead

August 2007

8th August 2007	Spotlight on Chandris Dance Club
8th August 2007	Summer fun at town museum
8th August 2007	Stage struck at Chequer Mead
8th August 2007	Waste not, want not
8th August 2007	East Grinstead to have Monopoly on fun
8th August 2007	Going on at the Gallery
4th August 2007	Tell us what you want, what you really really want....
4th August 2007	Who do you call? Graffiti busters!
4th August 2007	Spotlight on David Banks
4th August 2007	Code of Conduct agreed
4th August 2007	Businesses back blooms
4th August 2007	Going round in circles
4th August 2007	New Post Box for East Grinstead
4th August 2007	Power to the People

July 2007

19th July 2007	Getting down to Business
19th July 2007	Mayoress supports homeless
19th July 2007	Speed Watch to return
19th July 2007	'Be prepared' for Museum's Summer exhibition
19th July 2007	Spotlight on Liz Bennett
19th July 2007	Ideas for councillors’ community cash
19th July 2007	Check out Chequer Mead
19th July 2007	Going on at the Gallery
19th July 2007	Blooming lovely
10th July 2007	Veterans Day
10th July 2007	Town Mayor gets stuck in the stocks!

June 2007

2nd June 2007	New mayor supports Arts
2nd June 2007	Anyone Who had a Harp
2nd June 2007	Mayor Jim bows out
2nd June 2007	Gala night success for Romeo and Juliet
2nd June 2007	Anyone for tennis?
2nd June 2007	Spoplight on ConChord Big Band
2nd June 2007	Check out Chequer Mead
2nd June 2007	Going on at the Gallery
2nd June 2007	Second successful year for Youth Council

May 2007

11th May 2007	New Council Elected
4th May 2007	Mount Noddy cherry trees
4th May 2007	East Grinstead in Bloom
4th May 2007	Spotlight on the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music
4th May 2007	Sitting pretty
4th May 2007	St George’s Day parade
4th May 2007	Bus-y day for Mayor
4th May 2007	Bus shelter restored by town team
4th May 2007	Return of Meridian FM
4th May 2007	Award for Town Council
4th May 2007	Public Transport for hospitals
4th May 2007	Town Council staff turn detective
4th May 2007	Don’t splash out this summer
4th May 2007	Going on at the Gallery
4th May 2007	Check out Chequer Mead
4th May 2007	A room with a view
4th May 2007	Remember, remember...

April 2007

3rd April 2007	Mayor Jim puts his back into Comic Relief
3rd April 2007	Waste not, want not
3rd April 2007	East Court Oaks
3rd April 2007	Spotlight on the East Grinstead Toy Library
3rd April 2007	Check out Chequer Mead
3rd April 2007	Going on at the Gallery
3rd April 2007	Domestic abuse drop-in centre
3rd April 2007	The Big Culture Show – Thursday 31 May to Saturday 2 June
3rd April 2007	East Grinstead Vintage Bus Day
3rd April 2007	Easter Theatre Workshop at Chequer Mead

March 2007

3rd March 2007	Precept pegged at 2.98%
3rd March 2007	Make a date for Ashdown Animals
3rd March 2007	Check out Chequer Mead
3rd March 2007	Going on at the Gallery
3rd March 2007	New start for Lorraine
3rd March 2007	Dance night success for Youth Council
3rd March 2007	Mayor meets 102-year-old at Lions party
3rd March 2007	Open Day attracts Council contenders
3rd March 2007	Spotlight on Greenstede Talking News
3rd March 2007	Can You Help FurniHelp?

February 2007

4th February 2007	Find out what it takes to be a town councillor
4th February 2007	February at Chequer Mead
4th February 2007	Going on at the Gallery
4th February 2007	New face for East Court
4th February 2007	Spotlight on All Kids Nursery
4th February 2007	Oh yes it was!
4th February 2007	Michelle’s in good Company
4th February 2007	Youth Speaks 2007

January 2007

1st January 2007	A New Year Message From The Leader Of The Council
1st January 2007	Town mayors make merry
1st January 2007	Going on at the Gallery
1st January 2007	"All Kids" date for Mayor Jim
1st January 2007	Blooming marvellous
1st January 2007	East Court charity’s award winning year
1st January 2007	Mayor welcomes Father Christmas
1st January 2007	Training day for potential councillors
1st January 2007	Farepak collapse highlights the need for Credit Union
1st January 2007	Youth Council scoops safety award
1st January 2007	Oh yes it is!
1st January 2007	New Year programme at Chequer Mead
1st January 2007	Town Mayor at QVH Christmas Ward Visits Dec 2006

December 2006

3rd December 2006	Fire Station changes “a success”
3rd December 2006	Town Mayor’s Christmas Message
3rd December 2006	Christmas cheer for town pensioners
3rd December 2006	Reward for conviction of Chequer Mead vandals
3rd December 2006	Christmas treats at Chequer Mead
3rd December 2006	Trial Saturday market abandoned
3rd December 2006	Welcome for new Town Guide
3rd December 2006	New flags honour Fallen
3rd December 2006	Goodwill to all.....
3rd December 2006	Silver anniversary of Christmas lights
3rd December 2006	Bon Noel
3rd December 2006	Remember to tune in to East Grinstead radio.....
3rd December 2006	Spotlight on Mid Sussex Association of Town Councils
3rd December 2006	The Importance of Giving Blood

November 2006

12th November 2006	Grants for Youth Sport
12th November 2006	Gala celebrations for Chequer Mead
12th November 2006	Going on at the Gallery
12th November 2006	Mayor’s Christmas card winner
12th November 2006	You shall have a Ball!
12th November 2006	Mayor marks birthday of Gateway Club
12th November 2006	Town Clerk's Honour
2nd November 2006	Volunteers needed for Town Museum
2nd November 2006	New staff for Chequer Mead
2nd November 2006	East Court plays host to Radio Meridian
2nd November 2006	Record hits for website
2nd November 2006	Spotlight on the Wallis Centre
2nd November 2006	Town Council's Response to the Local Government White Paper
2nd November 2006	RSS Feed

October 2006

1st October 2006	Bike ride for buffaloes
1st October 2006	National Recognition for Town Council
1st October 2006	Council cleans up on ITV
1st October 2006	Bridge over troubled walkers
1st October 2006	Good food Guide to Grinstead
1st October 2006	Grey water for a greener Grinstead
1st October 2006	Lend a hand at Chequer Mead
1st October 2006	Support new town museum
1st October 2006	Third World clothes scam
1st October 2006	October at Chequer Mead
1st October 2006	Concern over cutbacks in alcohol abuse services
1st October 2006	Strategic Flood Risk
1st October 2006	Half price waste collection until Easter
1st October 2006	Fun in the Italian sun
1st October 2006	Huge success for Mayor’s Race Night
1st October 2006	Going on at the Gallery

September 2006

3rd September 2006	Warm welcome for new town Post Office
3rd September 2006	New Chequer Mead Box Office
3rd September 2006	Suite dreams for wedding pair
3rd September 2006	September at Chequer Mead
3rd September 2006	Saturday market goes on trial
3rd September 2006	Jim honours town carers
3rd September 2006	Town Mayor Supports Summer Youth Activities
3rd September 2006	New face at Chequer Mead
3rd September 2006	Going on at the Gallery
3rd September 2006	Town museum opens

August 2006

1st August 2006	Le marché français était un grand succès.....
1st August 2006	All our yesterdays
1st August 2006	One Man went to mow.....
1st August 2006	Boules Tournament Champion
1st August 2006	Banking on You - the Credit Union goes live
1st August 2006	Bluebell Railway
1st August 2006	Martyrs Remembered
1st August 2006	Spotlight on East Grinstead Council for Voluntary Service
1st August 2006	Star Struck at Chequer Mead

July 2006

8th July 2006	Launch of Credit Union
5th July 2006	Check out Chequer Mead
5th July 2006	Clean sweep for town councillors
5th July 2006	East Grinstead Summer Youth Festival
5th July 2006	New chairman for East Grinstead Community Partnership
5th July 2006	Sadlers Yard Opened for Voluntary Sector
5th July 2006	Veterans Day Honoured
5th July 2006	Mayor's Vistors
5th July 2006	NTC Presentation
5th July 2006	St Mary's School Fete
5th July 2006	East Court Playground Reopened
5th July 2006	Motiv8
5th July 2006	Huge success for Youth Council Gig
5th July 2006	Spotlight on East Grinstead War Memorial Limited
5th July 2006	Going on at the Gallery

June 2006

6th June 2006	Adult Learners Awards Ceremony
5th June 2006	Sizzling summer programme at Chequer Mead
5th June 2006	Rocking role for Youth Council's Big Gig
5th June 2006	New mayor to honour ‘Unsung Heroes’
5th June 2006	Committee chairmen 2006/2007
5th June 2006	Treasured memories for outgoing mayor
5th June 2006	No “steamrolling” of Area Action Plan
5th June 2006	Spotlight on the East Grinstead Town Twinning Association
5th June 2006	Going on at the Gallery
5th June 2006	Mayor backs Multiple Sclerosis club

May 2006

17th May 2006	AAP – Town Council Public Meeting
9th May 2006	New Town Mayor Elected
6th May 2006	National Chairman speaks at Town Meeting
6th May 2006	Mayor's success for Sackville
6th May 2006	No butts about it
6th May 2006	Exciting future for the town
6th May 2006	Wedding makeover for East Court
6th May 2006	Playground refit
6th May 2006	Waste not, want not
6th May 2006	SE Water to meet Council
6th May 2006	In for a penny
6th May 2006	Spotlight on Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign
6th May 2006	Check out Chequer Mead
6th May 2006	Going on at the Gallery
6th May 2006	Key role for Community Partnership

April 2006

9th April 2006	Inspirational start to Fairtrade Fortnight
9th April 2006	Have your say on East Court play
9th April 2006	Leaflets, Leaflets and More Leaflets
9th April 2006	Town Council Backs Thornfields
9th April 2006	Blooming shame
9th April 2006	Anger over Post Office closure
9th April 2006	Be quick for Mayor's Quiz
9th April 2006	Collectors needed for Sackville Appeal
9th April 2006	Room for community at Blackwell school
9th April 2006	Credit where it's due
9th April 2006	Spotlight on East Grinstead Music and Arts Festival
9th April 2006	Autumn trial for Saturday market
9th April 2006	Council supports single speed for town's exit roads
9th April 2006	Check out Chequer Mead
9th April 2006	Going on at the Gallery
9th April 2006	Benvenuto a Grinstead Orientale

March 2006

3rd March 2006	Discover East Grinstead
3rd March 2006	Annual Pancake Race Warms the Blood on a Cold Day
3rd March 2006	Council funds youth projects
3rd March 2006	Colourful boost for Farmers Market
3rd March 2006	Spotlight on the International Tree Foundation
3rd March 2006	Check out Chequer Mead
3rd March 2006	Going on at the Gallery
3rd March 2006	East Grinstead Town Centre Masterplan
3rd March 2006	Sackville College in Need

February 2006

6th February 2006	Shopper's Rest!
6th February 2006	Record cleanup at Bluebell Railway
6th February 2006	Councillors seek assurances from Sussex fire chief
6th February 2006	Youth Council's big band bash
6th February 2006	Council homes for East Court wildlife
6th February 2006	Town website a big hit
6th February 2006	Upgrade for popular play park
6th February 2006	Council clampdown on parking pests
6th February 2006	Sitting pretty
6th February 2006	Grant Support for Netball League
6th February 2006	Lighting the night in Gardenwood
6th February 2006	Youth Speaks up
6th February 2006	Spotlight on The East Grinstead Museum Society
6th February 2006	Time to spare?
6th February 2006	Check out Chequer Mead
6th February 2006	What’s On at The Gallery
6th February 2006	Farmers Market - Poster/ Leaflet launch

January 2006

20th January 2006	Year of the Volunteer 2005
3rd January 2006	Record crowds at Christmas market
3rd January 2006	Mayor lights up Christmas
3rd January 2006	Spotlight on St. Catherine's Hospice
3rd January 2006	Staff Successes - Mayor's Congratulations
3rd January 2006	Christmas bonus for parish elderly
3rd January 2006	Website gives town teens a voice
3rd January 2006	Doctorate for psychologist Nick
3rd January 2006	Modest cost of hourly hire
3rd January 2006	Start the New Year at Chequer Mead
3rd January 2006	Going on at The Gallery

December 2005

6th December 2005	Good Prospects for East Grinstead Tourism
3rd December 2005	Dunkirk veteran in charity Zimmerthon
3rd December 2005	Signs of success for town traders
3rd December 2005	The late Mike Robbins stars in a haunting new role at Chequer Mead
3rd December 2005	Fire Service cuts cause "concern"
3rd December 2005	Make it (Mother) Goose for Christmas
3rd December 2005	East Grinstead's Marching Band
3rd December 2005	Hot date for a cold skate
3rd December 2005	Same-sex unions at East Court
3rd December 2005	Spotlight on Age Concern

November 2005

9th November 2005	Balancing act for Emma
9th November 2005	New Group for Visually Impaired
9th November 2005	East Grinstead Celebrates Nelson’s Triumph
9th November 2005	Working for a Cleaner East Grinstead
9th November 2005	Youth Council Launched
9th November 2005	New Dawn for Tourist Desk
9th November 2005	Youth in Europe
9th November 2005	"Light" entertainment for Christmas
9th November 2005	Sound choice for Chequer Mead
9th November 2005	Spotlight on the Christmas Lights Committee
9th November 2005	Autumn at Chequer Mead
9th November 2005	Get your skates on for a Bon Noel
9th November 2005	Donation to East Grinstead’s BMF Motorcycling Training School
9th November 2005	School Twin Links with Sierra Leone

October 2005

5th October 2005	Mayor presents Sackville College with Cheque
2nd October 2005	Princess marks 50 years of Peanut Ward
2nd October 2005	Bronze award for green-fingered Grinstead
2nd October 2005	Access Award for user-friendly East Court
2nd October 2005	East Grinstead in Bloom results
2nd October 2005	Strengthening our International Links
2nd October 2005	Councillors Express Concerns about Changes in Benefits Administration
2nd October 2005	“Zero tolerance” targets town troublemakers
2nd October 2005	Leader States Town Council Concerns
2nd October 2005	Dean to star in Mother Goose
2nd October 2005	Packed October at Chequer Mead
2nd October 2005	Spotlight on East Grinstead in Bloom
2nd October 2005	Britain on the Move

September 2005

4th September 2005	Good Progress With Town Museum
4th September 2005	Painting the town red
4th September 2005	Victory Remembered
4th September 2005	Blooming marvellous
4th September 2005	Lighting the night in Dallaway Gardens
4th September 2005	Step out and star
4th September 2005	Spotlight on CAB
4th September 2005	Farewell Kay

August 2005

18th August 2005	Councils Joining Together to Improve Town Environment
18th August 2005	Local Policing Views Sought
18th August 2005	East Grinstead Walkabouts Launched
18th August 2005	Bereavement support at East Court
18th August 2005	Spotlight on Furnihelp
18th August 2005	Summer school fun at Chequer Mead

July 2005

17th July 2005	New face fronts Council team
17th July 2005	Councillors clean up for World Environment Day
17th July 2005	Town Wins Fair Trade Status
17th July 2005	Man in a van
17th July 2005	African Children's Choir, Chequer Mead Theatre, Sunday 31st July
17th July 2005	On the Tourism Trail
17th July 2005	Spotlight on Edward Matthews
17th July 2005	Anyone for tennis?
17th July 2005	East Grinstead Welcomes London’s Olympic Bid Success
17th July 2005	Volunteer needed to check East Court accounts

June 2005

27th June 2005	Council Action on Stone Quarry Concerns
7th June 2005	East Grinstead Commemorates Victory in Europe, 60 years on
7th June 2005	Dual Hatted Members and Area Planning Committees
7th June 2005	East Grinstead Business Parks and Industrial Association
7th June 2005	Leader Promises a Year of Delivery
7th June 2005	Former Mayor says “Thank you”
7th June 2005	Town team raises charity cash
7th June 2005	Sackville College – A Jewel in the Crown
7th June 2005	Martin Joins Up
7th June 2005	Spotlight on Jim Joyce-Nelson
7th June 2005	Farewell to Brian
7th June 2005	Blooming beautiful
7th June 2005	Breast Care Unit at East Court
7th June 2005	East Grinstead Bursts into Bloom

May 2005

1st May 2005	Town Mayor's Civic Church Service
1st May 2005	Annual Vintage Bus Day a Huge Success
1st May 2005	Spotlight on David Heasman
1st May 2005	Mayor opens new Club House
1st May 2005	Town footpaths mapped out
1st May 2005	East Grinstead householders lose out in South East survey
1st May 2005	Annual Town Meeting
1st May 2005	Twenty20 Comes to East Grinstead
1st May 2005	Chequer Mead job-share for Lowys
1st May 2005	Town Council trio in charity challenge
1st May 2005	Barry takes the reins
1st May 2005	Mayor opens tsunami disaster sale organised by town youngsters
1st May 2005	Chequer Mead Volunteers

April 2005

3rd April 2005	Working For a Better Rail Service
3rd April 2005	East Grinstead’s Commemoration of VE And VJ Days 2005
3rd April 2005	Mayor Welcomes New Business to East Grinstead
3rd April 2005	Public Payphone Saved
3rd April 2005	Spotlight on Alan Lord
3rd April 2005	Music, drama and dance
3rd April 2005	Last chance to dance

March 2005

14th March 2005	East Grinstead Community Partnership Leaflet
2nd March 2005	Fair Trade Town Bid
1st March 2005	Sackville College celebrates
1st March 2005	Chequer Mead venue for Civic Ball
1st March 2005	St Swithun’s service for Town Mayor
1st March 2005	Spotlight on Beverly Heasman
1st March 2005	Travel Fair at Lingfield Park
1st March 2005	Town Council agrees 2.9% precept rise
1st March 2005	Tsunami Appeal charity concert at Chequer Mead
1st March 2005	Vision for Youth
1st March 2005	Any ideas for Town`s future?

February 2005

7th February 2005	St Margaret’s Loop Competition Nets a Winner
7th February 2005	St Margaret’s Loop Public Consultation Welcomed
7th February 2005	A Windows into the Past
7th February 2005	Temporary toilets for King Street car park
7th February 2005	Spotlight on Janette Wilson
7th February 2005	Tempting the palette
7th February 2005	What’s on at Chequer Mead
7th February 2005	Weight loss Mayor’s gain
7th February 2005	Quality Pays

January 2005

18th January 2005	Mayor Appeals for Tsunami Aid
8th January 2005	Local people have their say on national architectural design competition
8th January 2005	East Grinstead Applies for Fairtrade Town Status
2nd January 2005	A New Year Message from the Town Mayor
2nd January 2005	Guinea Pig Scroll Presented
2nd January 2005	Fountain facelift
2nd January 2005	Bequest buys car for the disabled
2nd January 2005	Spotlight on Ian Dixon
2nd January 2005	Latest Chequer Mead News
2nd January 2005	Chamber support for Business Forum
2nd January 2005	French flavour to Christmas market
2nd January 2005	Digging for history

December 2004

3rd December 2004	Christmas Message from the Town Mayor of East Grinstead - Cllr.Christine Mainstone
3rd December 2004	Spotlight on James Baldwin
3rd December 2004	Home grown hero goes on record
3rd December 2004	Business Forum gains ground
3rd December 2004	Council gives cash to catch speeding drivers
3rd December 2004	Beverly sheds pounds for mayor’s charity
3rd December 2004	Becky Helps Out
3rd December 2004	Chequer Mead – Looking Ahead to 2005

November 2004

5th November 2004	Christmas Shopping 2004
5th November 2004	Business forum for East Grinstead
5th November 2004	A Sports Development & Facilities Plan for East Grinstead
1st November 2004	It`s pantomime time at Chequer Mead
1st November 2004	Leader Receives Web Award
1st November 2004	Access All Sports Open Day
1st November 2004	Spotlight on Stephen Barnett
1st November 2004	Farmers Market Success
1st November 2004	Ten Years of Achievement and Challenges
1st November 2004	Next step for new town museum
1st November 2004	Seventh Successful Show for Sackville

October 2004

6th October 2004	Blooming Marvellous
6th October 2004	Town Council to be Sole Custodian of Chequer Mead
6th October 2004	Town targets tourists
6th October 2004	Arsonist blazes trail of malice around the town
6th October 2004	Spotlight on Edward Belsey
6th October 2004	Superstar - super show
6th October 2004	Stars Come out at East Grinstead Cricket Club

September 2004

16th September 2004	Web Site of the Year Award for East Grinstead Town Council
13th September 2004	New chef for Cuisine Studio at Chequer Mead Arts Centre
13th September 2004	Stars come out at Chequer Mead
2nd September 2004	East Grinstead Tourism Forum 2004
2nd September 2004	The Big Bikes come to town
2nd September 2004	Farmers Market keeps on growing
2nd September 2004	Elderly may be hard hit by rubbish rules
2nd September 2004	Profile of Bernard Gillbard
2nd September 2004	Record summer for East Court weddings
2nd September 2004	New bus shelter for Holtye Road

August 2004

14th August 2004	Making East Grinstead a Fair Trade Town
2nd August 2004	Investing in People
1st August 2004	New Litter Bins Installed
1st August 2004	Flushed with success
1st August 2004	East Grinstead in Bloom
1st August 2004	Profile of Margaret Collins
1st August 2004	Riding for the Disabled
1st August 2004	Boules Champion Supreme

July 2004

12th July 2004	Police getting firm on crime
12th July 2004	Assisting the partially sighted
12th July 2004	Sports Relief 2004
12th July 2004	Houses Petition
12th July 2004	Rationing Remembered
12th July 2004	Developing Partnership and Understanding
10th July 2004	Town Mayor visits Queen Victoria Hospital
10th July 2004	Everybody needs good neighbours.....
10th July 2004	Job Centre offers opportunities to all
10th July 2004	Profile of Councillor Paul Johnson
10th July 2004	Museum News
10th July 2004	East Grinstead Farmers Market - A Resounding Success

June 2004

22nd June 2004	Youth Sports Development in East Grinstead
22nd June 2004	True Friends of Chequer Mead
22nd June 2004	Youth Democracy at Work
22nd June 2004	St Margaret's Loop Competition Launched
22nd June 2004	Fairtrade aids Third World farmers
22nd June 2004	Councillors come clean
22nd June 2004	Remembering Sixty Years On
4th June 2004	Spotlight on Nick Jarrett
4th June 2004	Walk on the Wildside at Chequer Mead

May 2004

17th May 2004	Magic year for new mayor
17th May 2004	Mayor’s ordeal raises charity cash
17th May 2004	Culture, comedy and classics at Chequer Mead
17th May 2004	User-friendly facelift for East Court Mansion

April 2004

3rd April 2004	Chequer Mead - A Town Council Statement
3rd April 2004	Town AGM
3rd April 2004	Taking credit for managing debt
3rd April 2004	Spotlight on Lee Marmara

March 2004

1st March 2004	Spotlight on Virginia Waddingham
1st March 2004	Town bid for touch screen travel terminal
1st March 2004	New Manager for Chequer Mead Theatre
1st March 2004	Lashings of fun
1st March 2004	St George's Day Ball
1st March 2004	Councillors paint the Town
1st March 2004	Leap of faith for charity

February 2004

17th February 2004	East Court Lottery Launch
17th February 2004	Council anger at Post Office closures
17th February 2004	February 20 deadline for Structure Plan debate
3rd February 2004	Top team takes tea with Mayor
3rd February 2004	Minister congratulates Town Council
3rd February 2004	Saturday surgeries a success
3rd February 2004	Council intervenes to end lavatory crisis
3rd February 2004	Warm welcome for £4.5million Community Centre
3rd February 2004	Foundation Trust status for Queen Victoria Hospital

January 2004

21st January 2004	East Grinstead Community Partnership
1st January 2004	Make a date for February 5 Market
1st January 2004	New Landmark for Historic High Street
1st January 2004	"Great News" for Town Museum
1st January 2004	Top Award for Town Council
1st January 2004	Post Office Campaign Hots Up
1st January 2004	A Guarded Welcome for Gatwick Decision

December 2003

16th December 2003	Fight to save local Post Offices
16th December 2003	Happy Birthday Good King Wenceslas
15th December 2003	Christmas Shopping Day
15th December 2003	A Prudent Precept for 2004/2005
15th December 2003	Web wizard works wonders
14th December 2003	'Proud day' for Town and Town Council
14th December 2003	Quiet academic heads new Town Partnership

November 2003

15th November 2003	Developing Educational Links with South Africa
15th November 2003	Farmers Market Brings in the Dough
15th November 2003	East Grinstead in Bloom Cleans Up Railway Station
15th November 2003	Bulb Planting at East Court

October 2003

27th October 2003	Ukrainian Mayor Receives Warm Welcome
8th October 2003	Peter Carr scoops National Award
8th October 2003	Outstanding Citizens are Honoured
8th October 2003	David sells his possessions for Town Mayor's charity
8th October 2003	On track through East Court

September 2003

17th September 2003	East Grinstead Action Plan is launched
17th September 2003	On Track through East Court
17th September 2003	From the Mayor
17th September 2003	Extra Christmas Cheer for the over 70s

August 2003

14th August 2003

Mid Sussex District Council: Planning Committee System

July 2003

23rd July 2003	Town Council and Police join for 'Action on Arson!'
12th July 2003	On Track through East Court

June 2003

20th June 2003	Town Poll - 19 June 2003
13th June 2003	Notice of Poll
3rd June 2003	East Grinstead's Spectacular Country Fayre

May 2003

19th May 2003	Ashplats Conservation Group on the right path!
13th May 2003	East Grinstead's new Mayor is elected
6th May 2003	Election Results
6th May 2003	Elections News
6th May 2003	Town Meeting

April 2003

18th April 2003	East Court welcomes the Spring
18th April 2003	Funding Boost for Best Value Town and Parish Councils
18th April 2003	Transco Gas Works
18th April 2003	Town health-check
18th April 2003	Election News
18th April 2003	A date for your diary
18th April 2003	Town Enhancements

January 2003

1st January 2003	East Court welcomes the Spring
1st January 2003	Lubbly Jubilee
1st January 2003	Farmers Markets
1st January 2003	A record year for visitors?
1st January 2003	Walkers Wonderland
1st January 2003	YIIPIE!
1st January 2003	New Town Mayor