It never used to be an event that needed high profile, highly visible policing. I remember one evening on the fifth, back in the 1980s, when I spent about an hour in the company of a Lewes-based off-duty policeman, in the quiet back bar of the Black Horse that was closed to the public.
The...
Last night, the Gardeners Arms hung a big sign over the door suggesting that anyone who was not from the Cliffe should go to their own part of town for a drink.
It doesn't seem to be the case that all pubs, cafes and retailers see the fifth as an opportunity to make money. Many of them will be...
Probably. But expect the trains from the Eastbourne direction to be very busy as well.
And the post-event queues at Lewes station can be a nightmare. Remember too that the train service to Glynde is only hourly and, if you miss one, you'll not be happy.