I am delighted to welcome you to the Eastbourne & South Wealden MS Website.

Our branch has one aim - to help all people affected by MS in Eastbourne, South Wealden, Seaford and in Post Codes BN20 to BN27.
If you have MS, or you are a Young Carer or Adult Carer, or a family member or friend, we will do everything possible to help you and support you. We are a dedicated group of volunteers made up mainly of people with MS or Carers. You can find out all about us and the services we offer by clicking on About Us.

We have our own MS Community Centre in Eastbourne: Telephone 01323 439447

Our Centre is open 10.30 - 3.30 Mon - Fri

I hope you will find our website both interesting and useful. Please do not hesitate to contact us. Whatever the problem, you are not alone. Simply click on Contact us and you will find the names of all of our MS Community Team or telephone us on the above number.

Thank you for visiting our website

Bernard Curtis Chairman

Hello! My name is Sebastian Bear and for some years I have been the mascot for Eastbourne & South Wealden MS. Locally I am known as the 'Chair's Beloved Bear' and I have been very involved with Bernard (I call him 'BC'), our chairman. Over the years I have met and been photographed with HRH The Duchess of Gloucester, David Dimbleby, the High Sheriff of East Sussex, the Lord Lieutenatant of East Sussex, Nigel Waterson MP, numerous councillors, and this Christmas past I appeared on the official Christmas card of the Mayor and Mayoress of Eastbourne.

You will see then, that I am no run-of-the-mill cuddly toy. Equally, you will note from the accompanying photo that I have been having a drink or two with 'BC' our chairman.

Now.....here's the point of me being here. In May of this year 'BC' has to step down from his role as chairman - so....we need a new chairman. Who better to tell you about that than me?

'BC' works with loads of really good people and they do lots of things for people affected by MS. Now, if you are thinking that being chairman is a good plan for YOU, then I would like you to phone my good friend Mrs Margaret Barrett who is our Secretary (and she runs our MS Centre in Eastbourne). The number is 01323 439447 - then you can come along and chat to the committee (and I will be there!) Hope to hear from you - just ring Margaret...and mention Sebastian Bear if you like! Thank you.

Sebastian Bear

Eastbourne & South Wealden MS urgently require volunteer drivers for their two vehicles. The increasing activities run by the group, including social events see the vehicles in more use than ever before. They are vital in keeping people affected by MS in the wider community and it is essential that we have a pool of volunteers drivers to call on.
If you can help for a few hours a week or a few hours a month, please contact Margaret, Len or Bernard on
Eastbourne 439447 - escorts are also required. You will be helping us to help others and you will be joining a wonderful team of volunteers.