GUESTS enjoyed a cocktail party at the newly refurbished Belle Tout lighthouse which now offers bed and breakfast with a difference...

There was a presentation by Peter Hobbs, Chairman of the Village Hall Fundraising Committee, a beautiful bouquet of exotic flowers for Barbara and, very appropriately, a bottle of B & B, Benedictine and Brandy, for David. A glorious sunset over the Seven Sisters brought the evening to a close.For more visit www.belletoute.co.uk

GUESTS enjoyed a cocktail party at the newly refurbished Belle Tout lighthouse which now offers bed and breakfast with a difference.The iconic building’s owners David and Barbara Shaw hosted the event in aid of the East Dean and Friston Village Hall Trust.It was a perfect clear night to enjoy the wonderful views framed by the windows in the lounge and breakfast area. Groups were taken on a tour, shown the bed and breakfast facilities and taken to the lantern room.