THREAD: With temperatures high again this week, here are our top tips to help keep yourself and others safe: 🌊 Going for a dip? Beware of currents, obstacles and strong tides 🚘 Avoid adding to traffic where possible 👵 Check in on those more vulnerable than you

Delighted to open the celebration of >Breakthrough programme working with partners always possible to provide bespoke business support in East Sussex to women and ethnic minority entrepreneurs. Untapping vital potential. East Sussex County Council East Sussex Strategic Partnership

#Heatwave 2022 may be here, but remember the water is still cold enough to cause cold water shock. If you get into trouble in the water, lean back and use your arms and legs to help you #FloatToLive.

Last year, 277 people died from accidental drowning in the UK. This is 277 too many. Support National Water Safety Forum's new campaign #RespectTheWater on World #DrowningPrevention Day next Monday 25 July. respectthewater.com

If you live in Hastings and have experience of drug use, are affected by other people’s drug use or know how to respond to someone who asks for help with their use, please share your views and experiences in the Project ADDER survey: ow.ly/72Jy50K9v74

The East Sussex FRS are hosting a Conversation Cafe on 17 August at 2pm. Join them online to discuss safety in the home. It's your chance to tell them what matters to you, influence their work, and ask for their help. Book here: ow.ly/tqV450KcrIW

After attending several grass and woodland fires this week we are reminding people please have a think before having a bonfire or BBQ during think spell of dry weather. East Sussex FRS

🚗 Planning a trip this weekend? ☀️ Read these top tips from National Highways to ensure you're travelling safely in hot weather: ow.ly/o2b350Kgy6w

Today, Ukrainians in the UK will celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day, six months on from Russia’s invasion. Your community can show support by flying the Ukrainian flag, sharing relevant videos & local Ukrainian stories online, and using #SunflowersForUkraine on your posts.

🤞 We wish all students collecting their GCSE results today the very best. For advice on college, apprenticeships, and other opportunities visit the Careers Hub East Sussex website: careerseastsussex.co.uk

There is deep sorrow in East Sussex at the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Our chairman will be writing to the new sovereign to offer our condolences at this sad time.

Books of condolence for HM the Queen are available in council buildings across the county for anyone who wishes to add their thoughts or reflections. Where to find condolence books: ow.ly/HWTu50KHQV7

Not long to go until our annual assembly on the 3rd October. The ESSP will be considering volunteering and community resilience in East Sussex #volunteeringinEastSussex #communityresilience #community #volunteering

Our annual assembly takes place on Monday and we have speakers from the SCFT, SRF, 3VA and HVA sharing best practice around volunteer coordination and supporting community resilience. #sussexresilienceforum #HVA #3VA #SCFT #communityresilience #volunteering #essp

We are looking forward to hearing from our speakers at today's annual assembly; SCFT, SRF, 3VA and HVA. We are delighted to welcome so many experts in #Communityresilience and #volunteermanagement. #ESSP #SCFT #SRF #3VA #HVA

Thinking of recruiting volunteers? Check out our speaker presentations from the Assembly this week for tips from experts with over 30 years' experience in the voluntary sector. #VolunteeringinSussex #ESSP #Volunteering #communityresilience #HVA #3VA

Today is World Mental Health Day. Feeling stressed? Find more free tips from Every Mind Matters to manage stress today. ow.ly/y5AW50L2g4w

@NCFF_FireChiefs would love to know about the policies your organisation has in place to allow employees to undertake on-call firefighter or volunteer roles alongside their main employment. Please complete our survey at ow.ly/1kyL50L71IK. #volunteering #voluteeringinsussex

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