Sussex Bay

Sussex Bay is a regional collaboration working to restore our ocean while supporting thriving coastal communities and sustainable local economies, across 100 miles of coastline for 1.7 million residents.

One of the finest examples of a Victorian pier, Eastbourne's stunning seafront landmark is fully open for business with a brand new walkway since the fire of 2014. Eastbourne Pier has a variety of shops, a chippy, Waterfront cafe/bar, Atlantis nightclub, Victorian Tea Rooms, Coffee Republic, fishing and fantastic views of the English Channel. <a href="https://www.visiteastbourne.com/things-to-do/eastbourne-pier-p1238091" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(77, 76, 76);">Opening Times</a>

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Sussex Bay is made up of 100 miles of coastline and today is the day to celebrate that! Whether you go for a dip, make some beautiful art, organise a beach clean, or just celebrate living by the coast, keep the ocean in mind today!

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Accessibility and Inclusion We want this event to feel welcoming and accessible to as many people as possible.&nbsp;The venue is ground level with wheelchair access. Limited seating will be available throughout the evening for those who require it,&nbsp;and participation can take many forms, including listening, observing, writing, drawing or conversation. Please note there are no toilets available, but public toilets are nearby at the entrance to the underpass next to Shelter Hall. Further information about the accessibility of the exhibition space can be found here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fishingquarter.co.uk/accessibility" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.fishingquarter.co.uk/accessibility</a>&nbsp;If there is anything that would help you access or participate comfortably in the event, please let us&nbsp;know when booking.&nbsp;

A participatory evening exploring memory, place and protection along the Sussex coast.A collective artwork, a shared story, a living map. A collective act of coastal remembering and care.&nbsp; Event details On the evening of Friday 12 June, join Sussex Bay and artist Laura Callaghan for a relaxed&nbsp;participatory gathering during her 'What the Water Gave Us'&nbsp;exhibition at the Fishing Quarter Gallery on Brighton Seafront. Together, we will create a large-scale evolving artwork and collective map of Sussex Bay shaped by&nbsp;memories, stories, place names, observations and acts of care connected to the coast. Across the evening, participants are invited to contribute through conversation, writing, drawing,&nbsp;mapping and the sharing of objects or artefacts connected to the sea. Date:&nbsp;Friday 12th June 2026Time:&nbsp;Doors from 5.15pm. Event 5.30pm – 7.30pm.&nbsp;Venue:&nbsp;Fishing Quarter Gallery, Brighton Seafront, 201 Kings Rd Arches,&nbsp;Brighton,&nbsp;BN1 1NBCapacity:&nbsp;Free tickets, limited tickets available What to bring Participants are warmly invited to bring:	•	a small object or artefact connected to the coast	•	a memory or story	•	a local place name or phrase	•	a photograph, drawing or written fragment	•	or simply themselves Objects do not need to be precious or valuable. Contributions can be temporary or left with the artwork, and will be&nbsp;treated with care.

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