The population of Eastbourne town alone is approximately 106,562 while the whole of the DDC area is only 112,000 so it is not surprising we did not win.
There is also all the publicity about the pier since its unfortunate fire so the rest of the region knew all about it from the start while EKR is not so well known outside of our area unless you are a train buff.
I still think our film was the best if that is any consolation.
