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Faces of Newhaven
21/01/2026

Meet Yvonne Goddard – Premises Manager at Barwells Solicitors

How have perceptions of Newhaven changed over the years? Perceptions have become increasingly positive. Where the…
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Head and shoulders portrait of a woman with blue dress and pixie haircut against white background.
27/11/2025

Meet Michelle Connors, NEZ Programme Manager

Can you tell us a little about your background and career so far? I’ve spent more…
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A person with long, wavy hair sits in a salon chair while a stylist in black attire combs their hair in a modern, minimalist salon with white walls and a large mirror.
09/10/2025

Meet Naomi Woods, owner of Naomi’s Hair Salon

Naomi Woods has been running her salon in Newhaven since 2017 and is amongst the first…
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Headshot of smiling man with short, brown-grey hair and wire-rimmed glasses, wearing a pink shirt and black jacket
22/08/2025

Meet Graham Marley, chief executive of Let’s Do Business Group

As chief executive of Let’s Do Business Group for more than 20 years, Graham Marley has…
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Image of Mike Shorer, he is sat at a table in front of a green background, smiling at the camera.
14/07/2025

Meet Mike Shorer, owner of Mike Shorer Fine Jewellery and President of Newhaven Chamber of Commerce

Mike Shorer is a seventh-generation jeweller whose craftsmanship has adorned celebrities and award ceremonies alike. Now…
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Photo shows Graham Precey's face, sitting in the sun.
09/06/2025

Meet Graham Precey, Volunteer Ambassador at Region Normandie

Having grown up in Newhaven, Graham Precey has always had a close affinity with the town…
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Photo shows Corinne Day holding the Newhaven Story booklet, at one of the Newhaven Champions events last year (March 2024)
13/05/2025

Bidding a fond farewell to Corinne Day, Programme Director, Newhaven Enterprise Zone

Corinne Day joined the Newhaven Enterprise Zone (NEZ) right at the start, in October 2017. At…
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Photo shows Sara Williams, director at The Patchwork Cat sewing store and cafe, in her apron standing in front of shelves of colourful fabrics in the shop.
26/03/2025

Meet Sara Williams, director at The Patchwork Cat store and café

Having got hooked on sewing following a class, Sara Williams decided to turn her hobby into…
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Photo shows Lizzie Lower and Ellie Johnson-Bullock sitting in a colourful, grand room with a dog at their feet.
28/01/2025

Meet Lizzie Lower and Ellie Johnson-Bullock, Hospitable Environment CIC

Since meeting in Newhaven in 2021, Lizzie Lower and Ellie Johnson-Bullock have launched Hospitable Environment, a…
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Photo shows Einat Chalmers smiling as she throws one of Mamoosh's pitta breads into the air, with floury hands.
02/01/2025

Meet Einat Chalmers, founder of Mamoosh

Mamoosh is recognised in Newhaven, Sussex and beyond for its dips, pastries, breads and more –…
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Photo shows ABYSS co-founder Andy Bridge DJing at their third birthday party inside the Lewes taproom, in front of colourful light projections and the ABYSS logo.
27/11/2024

Meet Andy Bridge, co-founder of ABYSS Brewing

Together with co-founder Andrew Mellor, Andy Bridge launched ABYSS Brewing in Lewes back in 2016. With…
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17/09/2024

Meet Gyr King, CEO of King & McGaw

Fine art print business King & McGaw has been producing prints here in Newhaven for almost…
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04/07/2024

Meet Andrew Tucknott, managing director at Tomsetts Distribution

Family-run transport company Tomsetts Distribution will mark its 50th anniversary next year. We caught up with…
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Julia Johnson in the sunshine
07/05/2024

Meet Julia Johnson, committee member at Newhaven Chamber of Commerce and director, Fine Marketing

We caught up with Julia Johnson, committee member at Newhaven Chamber of Commerce and director at…
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Zoe Nicholson, Leader of Lewes District Council
18/03/2024

Meet Zoe Nicholson, Leader of Lewes District Council

We caught up with Zoe Nicholson, Leader of Lewes District Council and Leader of the Green…
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Boutique Modern CEO Dick Shone
02/01/2024

Meet Dick Shone, Managing Director of Boutique Modern

Modular housing business Boutique Modern builds affordable and social homes with sustainability at their core. The…
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16/11/2023

Meet Mark Beaumont, Founder of Lanoguard

With ambitions to expand Lanoguard into new European markets and plans for some key hires, founder…
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Newhaven Gig Rowing Club
13/07/2023

Meet Newhaven Gig Rowing Club

Newhaven has a wealth of opportunities to dip your toe into water sports, from paddle boarding…
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