Write in the books of condolence in East Sussex

Tuesday, 13 September 2022 18:28

By Lee Everest @laeverest

Everyone is welcome to add their thoughts or reflections to one of the books of condolence that are now open across East Sussex and online.

The book in the reception area of County Hall in St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes will be open until 5pm on Tuesday 20 September. When closed, the book will be stored at The Keep, the county’s records centre, as a permanent memorial.

A book of condolence has been set up in the reception area of the Wealden District Council offices in Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, and is available for the public to write their messages of condolence in from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday until 5pm on Tuesday 20 September. The book of condolence will also be open from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 10 September.

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