GREG ROSE FROM MAYBUGS

Greg Rose, owns Maybugs, the awardwinning gift retailer in Bexhill, Hailsham and Eastbourne. Alongside his partner, John Dale, they have been trading in Devonshire Road for just over a year and five years from their Hailsham store. In this five-minute article, Greg chats about his passion for Bexhill and his concerns for the town…

How long have you lived in the area?

I wish we lived in Bexhill! Unfortunately, we don’t. We opened our Maybugs store here in summer 2022 in the old British Bookshop store which had fallen into disrepair.

What is it you love about Bexhill?

I love the community feel of the town, the wide avenues and the proximity of the retail area to the seafront which really allows for some fun events and activities throughout the year. There is also a very active Chamber of Commerce which is really focused on improving the town.

What do you think needs improving in Bexhill?

Policing is a major concern, those set on causing trouble seem to be allowed to run wild in the town. I also think the pavements in the town centre are in a shocking state, and dangerous in places, yet the many times someone comes out the measure the holes.

How do you envisage Bexhill in ten years’ time?

I think Bexhill will continue to grow, there will only be more development, but I hope the powers at be see that the road infrastructure needs improving, and more car parking is needed. I’d also like to see a one-way system around Sackville/Western /