Eastbourne Old Town Crier June & July 2016 Issue by Eastbourne Old Town Crier

EASTBOURNE Old Town Crier Issue 40

June & July 2016

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Eastbourne Streetscapes Through Time Eden Blue Lushington Chiropractic

A View from the Potting Shed

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June & July 2016 – Issue 40

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...and welcome to the June and July issue of the Eastbourne Old Town Crier. Well summer is almost here and in June we celebrate the longest day of the year on the 20th. Sadly after this the nights will start drawing in, so make the most of these light summer evenings while you can! It’s also Father’s Day on the 19th, don’t forget! In this issue we feature Eden Blue, a new music and arts centre in the Old Town. To find out more turn to page 18. Fancy joining a choir? We have articles on Concentus Choir, The Voiceworks Company and the Eastbourne U3A singing groups. Also check out what’s on at the Eastbourne Heritage Centre on page 4 and turn to the ‘what’s on’ pages, 27 to 33 to see what else is going on in Eastbourne. Enjoy your issue! Fran Tegg, Editor

Eastbourne Streetscapes Through Time A View From The Potting Shed The Voiceworks Company Singing Groups Without Stress Concentus Sings Eden Blue Lushington Chiropractic Arlington Road Pharmacy What’s On in June and July What’s On Weekly? Important Local Numbers Index of Businesses

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Eastbourne Streetscapes Through Time

A selling exhibition of new works by artist Paul Jordan 7th May - 29th October Many photographs and engravings exist to record the development of Eastbourne’s town centre architecture from Victorian to present day. Eastbourne artist, Paul Jordan, has researched archives to discover images of Eastbourne’s streets throughout the years. From these sources he has produce, his new watercolour and ink artworks, finely documenting the changing streetscapes of the town.

Paul’s work takes us, like HG Wells’ time machine, whirling through the eras to discover how much rebuilding or remodelling has taken place and see the changing face of Eastbourne’s streets, the transformation of buildings from residential to commercial and shop use. Each work traces the evolution of a section of an Eastbourne street and is composed of a number of illustrations of that street taken from the same spot but at different times. Through the juxtaposition of different eras in one illustration, each work provides an opportunity to compare and contrast and see the evolution of Eastbourne’s streetscapes through time. Paul Jordan’s original artworks are for sale and prints to order, a catalogue of the exhibition is also available. Exhibition Admission: Adults £3, Seniors/Students £2.50, Children £1, Family £6. Admission tickets are valid for one month (for exhibition).

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The voiceworks company Musical director of The Voiceworks Company of Singers and Natural Voice Practitioner, Haley Stevens, is half way through a busy year of workshops, masterclasses and performances. She has just finished a rehearsal with her Eastbourne morning choir, with a rendition of George Harrison’s ‘My Guitar Gently Weeps’. “I have arranged it in four parts and they sound amazing. You wouldn’t think that half of them think they can’t sing!” Haley explains. Haley loves a challenge and believes anyone can sing. “All you need is a good technique, based on traditional methods that are easy to translate to the beginner. Once a new singer can feel that their body is responsible for the sound, it is less of a mystery and becomes achievable.” Haley leads a community of singers from Eastbourne, London and Lewes. She has been running the mainly a capella community choirs since 2004. “I have loved every minute of the last 11 and a half years. Every singer has their own gifts to give and I love bringing all the different characters and voices together”. Haley’s inspiration has its roots in her classical training as a soloist at the Royal College of Music. She was hugely drawn by ensemble singing and gained vast choral and technical experience under maestros David Wilcox, Bob Chilcott (King Singers), Ken Burton and Sonja Nerdrum. “I have learned over the years that to bring confidence to and the best out of each individual’s voice you need to provide secure and workable techniques, to show that their voice is an instrument to be worked like any other and that with the correct tools, they have this gorgeous, unique voice” Haley says that once you find your own, unique sound it’s like opening a box of delights. “First comes the discovery of the individual sound, then comes the singing of a melody, then a harmony and then you get this buzz that compares to no other group activity, especially when singing a capella,” she says. “People come along for all sorts of reasons. Then they find their voice and they’re flying!” She extolls the virtues of singing on our health and wellbeing. “We know that singing with a group brings a rush of endorphins, but when you realise

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Eden Blue is a new health, well-being, music and arts centre located in the heart of Old Town on Green Street, opposite Greenfield Church. Eden Blue was set up by Celine and Emmanuel, who have lived in Old Town for over 10 years. They felt there was a real need for a community-focused centre like this in Old Town; a place where people can gather, have a natter and take time out to enjoy a new hobby, such as singing in a choir or take a fitness class, such as Zumba or Yoga! The centre has a brand new studio and a relaxation area where you can get a tea, coffee, hot chocolate or soft drink and a snack. A cup of tea or coffee is only £1! If you are looking for a place to relax over a coffee or you want to catch up with a friend somewhere local, then why not pop along to Eden Blue? Celine and Emmanuel are very friendly and will always welcome you with a warm smile. There is also a selection of books to browse if you want to escape the hubbub for a while. The centre is usually open from 9am onwards Monday to Friday. The couple also run World Playground. They import handmade, fair trade gifts from Bali, Thailand and India. A small selection of World Playground products is available to buy at the centre, including Tie Dye clothes, incense, Buddhas, jewellery and wall art. Eden Blue is offering Old Town Crier readers a FREE TASTER CLASS (subject to availability). To claim your FREE TASTER CLASS, just quote ‘OTC Offer’ when contacting the centre. This offer can be used for either adult or kids’ classes – only one free class per household. Please call or email the centre to book your place as spaces are limited. This offer is valid until 31st July 2016. The full class timetable can be found on the website.

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WHATS ON IN JUNE & JULY? Thursday 24th March - Sunday 5th June Annual Schools Exhibition 2016 Towner, Devonshire Park 10am - 5pm (Tues-Sun & bank hol Mons). Varied exhibition of work by children and young people from Eastbourne and across the county, on the theme ‘Walking the Line’. Free. Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk April - Saturday 29th Oct 150 Years of Eastbourne Pier Eastbourne Heritage Centre, 2 Carlisle Road 2pm - 5pm (Mon, Tues, Thurs, 10am - 1pm (Fri), 10am - 4pm (Sat). Photographs and artefacts, plus the original drawn plan of the first Eastbourne Pier, dated 1865. £3/£2.50/£1/£6 family. Tel: 01323 411189 www.eastbourneheritagecentre.co.uk Saturday 16th April - Sunday 10th July ‘People Places Propositions’ - Melanie Manchot Towner, Devonshire Park 10am - 5pm (Tues-Sun & bank hol Mons). Major exhibition of new and recent work by London-based photographer, video and installation artist, Melanie Manchot. Free. Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk Saturday 7th May - Saturday 29th Oct Eastbourne Streetscapes Through Time Eastbourne Heritage Centre, 2 Carlisle Road 2pm - 5pm (Mon, Tues, Thurs, 10am - 1pm (Fri), 10am - 4pm (Sat). Watercolour and ink artworks by Paul Jordan, finely documenting the changing streetscapes of the town based on photographs and engravings from Victorian times to the present day. £3/£2.50/£1/£6 family. Tel: 01323 411189 www.eastbourneheritagecentre.co.uk Saturday 28th May - Saturday 4th June Aegon Trophy Devonshire Park, College Road Annual tennis tournament, the only women’s challenger event to be held on grass. Free. www.lta.org.uk Saturday 28th May - Sunday 5th June Explore the Secret World of Words Redoubt Fortress & Military Museum, Royal Parade 10am - 4pm. May half term event. Go down the rabbit hole and make your own creations from Wonderland. Puppet making, riddles, storytelling, drawing and more. Free with museum entry. Tel: 01323 410300. www.eastbournemuseums.co.uk

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JUNE Wednesday 1st The Living Selfie with Artist Lynn Weddle Towner, Devonshire Park 1pm - 4pm. For ages 11-18. Create filmed selfies using portraiture techniques and props and contribute to a series of films to be projected into our own installation. Inspired by Melanie Manchot’s ‘People Places Propositions’ exhibition. £5. Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk Thursday 2nd Because You’re Mine. Animate the Line! with artist Annis Joslin Towner, Devonshire Park 10.30am - 12.30pm (ages 5-7), 2pm 4pm (ages 8-12). Watch your toys, teddies and trinkets come to life through the magic of stop-motion animation. Inspired by the Annual Schools Exhibition 2016. £5 per session. Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk Family Roots, Eastbourne & District Family History Society Ocklynge School,Victoria Drive 7pm. ‘Flanders and the Somme’, talk by Ian Everest. Members £1, visitors, £1.50 including refreshments, new members welcome. Tel: 01323 731792 www.eastbournefhs.org.uk Saturday 4th June - Saturday 2nd July Art Scholars Exhibition Birley Centre, Eastbourne College Open by appointment. Printmaking techniques and banners from the Junior scholars, plus drawings from coursework and exam folders by the Seniors. Email: lasalway@eastbourne-college.co.uk www.eastbourne-college.co.uk Saturday 4th - Sunday 5th Eastbourne Cycling Festival Western Lawns, Seafront Includes the Beachy Head MTB Sportive, ECF Duathlon, time trials, competitive road circuit races, Beach/Urban cyclo-cross and spectator events. Plus stalls, food and bar. Free entry. www.eastbournecyclingfestival.com Village Market Community Wise Ocklynge Road 10am-12.30pm. Stalls, plants, locally produced home-made foods and crafts. Refreshments available. Free entry. Tel: 01323 722924 www.communitywise.org.uk Sussex Electronics and Radio Fair Eastbourne Sports Park, Cross Levels Way 10am - 4pm fair. 5pm-10pm party & social evening (Sat only). Demos, workshops, bring and buy, presentations, catering and more. Entry £3, free parking. www.serf.org.uk

Sunday 5th Messy Church Old Town Community Centre, Central Avenue 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Crafts, songs, stories and a meal together. All welcome, no charge. Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult. Tel: 01323 737749, email: messychurchotcc@gmail.com Purcell’s ‘King Arthur’ – New Sussex Opera Chorus Birley Centre, Eastbourne College 7pm. A fresh take on the classic legend with a rich musical feast of solos, choruses and dances... and traffic cones. Tickets £16/£12 (children and students), available from tel: 0333 6663366 or www.nso.ticketsource.co.uk More info: www.newsussexopera.org Oi Oi Comedy Club The Counting House, Croft Lodge, Moat Croft Road 8pm. Free entry. To book your act tel: 07773 147986. www.oioicomedy.com Monday 6th Guild of Friendship Upperton United Reformed Church, corner of Watts Lane & Upperton Road 2.30pm. ‘My Time in Holloway’, with Revd. Jan Morley. All are welcome. Tel: 01323 726092 Tuesday 7th Elements of Drawing Part 3 - Line & Wash Catalyst Arts, St Elisabeth’s Church Centre,Victoria Drive 10am - 1pm. Workshop with Ben Ecclestone. £15. Please book in advance. Tel: 01323 737839 www.catalyst-arts.co.uk Open Ended Towner, Devonshire Park 10am-12 noon. Groundbreaking initiative for people with memory problems and their carers, providing facilitated access to the gallery’s collection. More of a conversation through art than a formal tour. £4/£3, free for carers. Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk Wednesday 8th Open Gardens: Eastbourne Gardens Various venues, Eastbourne 10.30am - 12.30pm & 2pm - 4pm. Morning coffee and afternoon tea. Entry by donation. Please bring cakes, produce and plants to our stalls at any of the gardens. Raising funds for Friends of Eastbourne Hospital. http://www.friendsdgh.org.uk/foeh-content/ uploads/2016/03/2016-Friends-OpenGardens.pdf Thursday 9th Chestnut Tree House Drop In Eastbourne Library, Grove Road 10am - 1pm. Find out about the care we provide for children and young people with life-shortening conditions. Tel: 01323 725095, email: handsup@chestnut-tree-house.org.uk or www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk/handsup

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Mothers’ Union at St Mary’s, Old Town The Old Parsonage, Ocklynge Road 2.30pm. ‘Eastbourne Blind Society’ with Deirdre Dean. All welcome. Tel: Anne Eastbury on 01323 737113 Eastbourne Sunshine Carnival Eastbourne Seafront. 4pm. This year’s theme celebrates the rich history of Royal Eastbourne. Parade from Western Lawns to Princes Park. Live music and entertainment. Road closures from 2.30pm. Free entry. www.eastbournecarnival.co.uk Saturday 11th ‘A Right Royal’ Coffee Morning St Mary’s Church, Old Town 10am - 12 noon. Celebrate the Queen’s momentous 90th birthday in ‘a right royal’ fashion. Tea and coffee provided, stalls include cakes/savouries, books/cds, bric-a-brac, plants and raffle. Come and join in the fun. Admission 90p. Tel 01323 725722 Sunday 12th Eastbourne Triathlon Western Lawns 7am. ‘Sprint plus’ triathlon, plus Aquabike event and SUP (stand-up paddle board) triathlon. Entry fees apply for participants. www.eastbournetriathlon.com Old Town Community Church Old Town Community Centre, Central Avenue10.30am. Songs of Praise. 12.30pm. BBQ and games. Celebrating the Queen’s birthday. www.otcc.org.uk Art Store Tour Towner, Devonshire Park 12 noon-1pm. £6/£5 (conc. & members). View the Towner Collection behind the scenes with knowledgeable and friendly members of staff. Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk Film: Under the Volcano Towner, Devonshire Park 2.45pm. Cert.15. Free screening. Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk Lehár and Puccini: Tunesmiths Extraordinaires Birley Centre, Eastbourne College 3pm. Robin Gregory compares and contrasts the music of Puccini and Lehár. Tickets £13/£11 Eastbourne Arts Circle members (incl. refreshments), from 08432 895129; Eastbourne Tourist Information Centre, Cornfield Road; 34 Martello Rd, Eastbourne, BN22 7SS (sae, cheques payable to Eastbourne Arts Circle); or on the door. www.eastbourneartscircle.org.uk Chapel Choir All Saints’ Church, Eastbourne College 7pm. The College Chapel Choir presents an evening of words and music. Retiring collection in aid of the Chaseley Trust. Free, no need to reserve seats. www.eastbourne-college.co.uk

Monday 13th Guild of Friendship Upperton United Reformed Church, corner of Watts Lane & Upperton Road 2.30pm. ‘A Literary Afternoon’. An opportunity to read and share your favourite poems or pieces of prose. All are welcome. Tel: 01323 726092 Tuesday 14th Sketching in Old Town Catalyst Arts, St Elisabeth’s Church Centre,Victoria Drive 10am - 1pm. £15. Workshop with Ray Finch. Please book in advance. Tel: 01323 737839 www.catalyst-arts.co.uk Eastbourne Skeptics in the Pub Bibendum, 1 Grange Road 8pm. ‘How to be a Psychic Conman’, with Ash Pryce. Exposing the tricks of the trade of ‘psychics’, old and new. £3. www.eastbourne.skepticsinthepub.org Thursday 16th - Sunday 19th Seafront World Market Upper Promenade from the Pier World Village Food/Craft/Clothing/ Accessories. Free entry. Saturday 18th Culture and Cake Redoubt Fortress & Military Museum, Royal Parade 2.30pm. ‘Eastbourne Pals and the Day Sussex Died’, with Chris Kempshall, First World War historian. Thought-provoking talk with refreshments and relaxed Q&A session. £6 incl. cake, hot drink and museum entry. Tel: 01323 410300. www.eastbournemuseums.co.uk Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th Eastbourne Feastival Princes Park 11am - 10pm. Culture, food and music from across the globe, and local brewers, wine merchants and restauranteurs showcase their food and drink. www.eastbournefeastival.com Lark in the Park Seaside Recreation Ground, Seaside Rd 11am - 4pm. Funfair, crafts, stalls, entertainment, fun dog show, refreshments and more. In aid of local youngsters with special needs and learning disabilities. Free. www.larkintheparkcharity.org.uk/ fundraising/lark-park-fun-weekend/ Sunday 19th Cream Tea and Summer Fair East Dean & Friston Village Hall, Gilbert Drive, East Dean 1.30pm - 4.30pm. Cream teas, musical entertainment and stalls, with tombola and grand draw. Cream teas from £5. Raising funds for Friends of Eastbourne Hospital. www.friendsdgh.org.uk Melanie Manchot in Conversation with Sacha Craddock Towner, Devonshire Park 3pm. Artist Melanie Manchot talks about her exhibition ‘People Places Propositions’. £6/£5 (conc. & members). Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk

Monday 20th Guild of Friendship Upperton United Reformed Church, corner of Watts Lane & Upperton Road 2.30pm. Beetle drive plus raffle. All are welcome. Final meeting until September. Tel: 01323 726092 Tuesday 21st Old Town Community Association Old Town Community Centre, Central Avenue 5.30pm. AGM, with coffee, tea and cake. Wednesday 22nd Eastbourne Storytellers Upperton United Reformed Church Hall, Watts Lane 7.30pm ‘Quiet as a Mouse’ theme. Tea and coffee provided but please bring other refreshments if you wish. Donations welcome. Singer Songwriter Evening Birley Centre, Eastbourne College 7.30pm. Original songs from the College’s finest songwriters, launching a new CD to raise money for St Wilfrid’s Hospice. Tickets £5. Tel: 01323 452255, email: boxoffice@eastbourne-college.co.uk www.eastbourne-college.co.uk Thursday 23rd Mothers’ Union at St Mary’s, Old Town St Mary’s Church, Old Town 2.30pm. This will be our closing service in the church until we meet again on September 22nd. All welcome. Tel: Anne Eastbury on 01323 737113 Friday 24th - Sunday 26th Screen on the Green Wish Tower Slopes, King Edwards Parade 5.30pm - 10.30pm (Fri), 1pm - 10.30pm (Sat), 2pm - 10pm (Sun). Live coverage and BBC Red Button footage from Glastonbury Festival, plus AEGON Eastbourne International ladies’ tennis singles finals from1.30pm Sat 25th. Bring chairs or picnic blanket. Full licensed bar for Glastonbury screening, plus food and BBQ. Free. www.visiteastbourne.com Saturday 25th Village Market Community Wise, Ocklynge Road 10am - 12.30pm. Fresh local produce, crafts, cards, jewellery and gifts. Refreshments available. www.communitywise.org.uk Coastal Culture Trail Cycle Tour Towner, Devonshire Park 10.30am - 5pm. Cycle the Coastal Culture Trail in a group with Sustrans. 25 miles of coastline and countryside, taking in 3 award-winning galleries, with guided tours at Towner Art Gallery, De La Warr Pavilion and Jerwood Gallery. Recommended for confident cyclists over 12 years. £7. Tel: 07872 048850, email: jessicacourtney bennett@townereastbourne.org.uk www.townereastbourne.org.uk

Concentus Sings in Summer Kings Centre, 27 Edison Road 4pm. Classical to contemporary pieces including Zimbe! Concentus is joined by children from Heron Park Academy. Tickets £10/£5 (under 16s) on the door, or from Semantics, 33 Grove Rd; Eastbourne Tourist Information Centre, Cornfield Rd; tel: 01323 643358; www.concentus.ticketsource.co.uk www.concentus-sings.com Sunday 26th Art Store Tour Towner, Devonshire Park 12 noon-1pm. £6/£5 (conc. & members). View the Towner Collection behind the scenes with knowledgeable and friendly members of staff. Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk Tuesday 28th Zones of Avoidance The Birley Centre, Carlisle Road 7.30pm. Multimedia production about a mother caught up in the drama of her daughter’s addiction, written and performed by poet Maggie Sawkins. £9/£8. Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk Wednesday 29th Music Review Birley Centre, Eastbourne College 6pm. An evening of music from across the genres. Part of Eastbourne College Lower Sixth Arts Festival. Free. www.eastbourne-college.co.uk Wednesday 29th June - Friday 1st July Shakespeare Country The Dell, Eastbourne College 8.15pm. A modern-day updating of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ for Shakespeare’s 400th anniversary year. Part of Eastbourne College Lower Sixth Arts Festival. Tickets £5. Tel: 01323 452255, email: boxoffice@eastbourne-college.co.uk www.eastbourne-college.co.uk Thursday 30th Viewpoint Towner, Devonshire Park 2pm. ‘Melanie Manchot: People Places Propositions’. Monthly informal discussion with a member of the Towner team about a particular work in the gallery’s exhibitions. Free. No booking required. Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk Thursday 30th June - Sunday 3rd July Seafront World Market Upper Promenade from the Pier Best of British Food & Craft market. Free entry.

JULY Saturday 2nd Open Gardens: Meads Trail Various venues, Eastbourne 10.30am - 12.30pm & 2pm - 4pm. Morning coffee and afternoon tea. Entry by donation. Please bring cakes, produce and plants to our stalls at any of the gardens. Raising funds for Friends of Eastbourne Hospital. http://www.friendsdgh.org.uk/foehcontent/uploads/2016/03/2016-FriendsOpen-Gardens.pdf

conversation through art than a formal tour. £4/£3, free for carers. Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk Garden Party Ocklynge Manor, Mill Road, Eastbourne 10.30am - 12.30pm and 2 - 4pm. Wonderful private gardens open on behalf of Eastbourne Parish Church. Come and see the amazing array of floral expertise by Wendy and David Dugdill. Admission by donation, refreshments available plus gift stall, plants, books and raffle. Tel Elaine on 01323 645225 or David on 01323 746722

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Wednesday 6th Old Town Food and Craft Market Community Wise, Ocklynge Road 10am - 12.30pm. Fresh local produce, crafts, cards, jewellery and gifts. Refreshments available. www.communitywise.org.uk

Eastbourne Choral Society All Saints’ Church, Grange Road 7.30pm. Well-know and uplifting sacred works by Puccini and Poulenc, with three young soloists. Tickets £12, from Eastbourne Tourist Information Centre, Cornfield Road or on the door. www.eastbournechoralsociety.org.uk

Thursday 7th Family BBQ & Magic Show Ocean Room, Eastbourne Pier 7pm. £20 per person. Tickets available from Friends office, tel: 01323 438236. Raising funds for Friends of Eastbourne Hospital. www.friendsdgh.org.uk

Saturday 2nd - Sunday 3rd 999 Emergency Services Display Western Lawns, King Edwards Parade 11am - 5pm. Emergency services spectacular. Includes vehicles, arena demonstrations from the police dogs and sea rescue from the coastguard. Free entry. www.999display.co.uk Sunday 3rd Film: Requiem for a Dream Towner, Devonshire Park 2.45pm. Cert.18. Free screening. Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk Messy Church Old Town Community Centre, Central Avenue 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Crafts, songs, stories and a meal together. All welcome, no charge. Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult. Tel: 01323 737749, email: messychurchotcc@gmail.com Oi Oi Comedy Club The Counting House, Croft Lodge, Moat Croft Road 8pm. Free entry. To book your act tel: 07773 147986. www.oioicomedy.com Tuesday 5th Elements of Drawing Part 4 - Brush & Inks Catalyst Arts, St Elisabeth’s Church Centre,Victoria Drive 10am - 1pm. Workshop with Ben Ecclestone. £15. Please book in advance. Tel: 01323 737839 www.catalyst-arts.co.uk Open Ended Towner, Devonshire Park 10am-12 noon. Groundbreaking initiative for people with memory problems and their carers, providing facilitated access to the gallery’s collection. More of a

Saturday 9th - Sunday 10th 2016 Norah Sande Award Piano Recitals Birley Centre, Eastbourne College 9.30am (Sat). Semi-finals. 20-minute programmes. Free. 2.30pm (Sun). Final. Three finalists perform a full recital programme. £10 incl. tea/coffee (children studying a musical instrument free with teacher’s note or invoice). Book on Saturday or pay on the door. www.eastbourne-college.co.uk Saturday 9th July - Sunday 21st August Structure and Surface Birley Centre, Eastbourne College 11am - 4pm. (Sat & Sun only, plus Mon 1st Aug. Closed Sat 30th July). Exhibition bringing together six artists sharing common inspiration and attention to surface and structure. Includes textiles, photography, drawing, painting and 3D. Free. www. eastbourne-college.co.uk Saturday 9th July - Sunday 11th Sept ‘A Sense of Place’ - David Bomberg Towner, Devonshire Park 10am - 5pm (Tues-Sun & bank hol Mons). A selection of landscapes by one of the pioneers of early modernism. Free. Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk Sunday 10th Classic Bus Running Day Eastbourne Railway Station, Terminus Rd 10am - 5pm. Rally recreating local services that operated from Eastbourne in the 1950s and ’60s, using vehicles from that era. Free rides on classic buses and open top services. www.eastbourne-classicbus.co.uk/page29. html

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Art Store Tour Towner, Devonshire Park 12 noon-1pm. £6/£5 (conc. & members). View the Towner Collection behind the scenes with knowledgeable and friendly members of staff. Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk Film: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Towner, Devonshire Park 2.45pm. Cert.12. Free screening. Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk Tuesday 12th Plein Air Painting - Motcombe Gardens Catalyst Arts, St Elisabeth’s Church Centre,Victoria Drive 10am - 1pm. £15. Please book in advance. Tel: 01323 737839 www.catalyst-arts.co.uk Thursday 14th Coffee Morning The Old Parsonage, St Mary’s Parish Church, Church Street 10.30am - 12 noon. Join us for coffee, strawberries, cream and scones. www.stmaryseastbourne.com Chestnut Tree House Drop In Eastbourne Library, Grove Road 10am - 1pm. 10am - 1pm. Find out about the care we provide for children and young people with life-shortening conditions. Tel: 01323 725095, email: handsup@chestnut-tree-house.org.uk or www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk/handsup Saturday 16th British Heart Foundation South Downs Way Off-Road Bike Ride Western Lawns (finish) 5am/11am start. Seriously challenging 100-mile route from Winchester (ages 18+), or 35 mile route from Devil’s Dyke (ages 16+) to Western Lawns, Eastbourne. Finishes after 3pm. http://bit.ly/1Tf2CTD Big Sea Swim 2016 Eastbourne Seafront, Grand Parade 1km or 3km swim to raise funds to help keep the waters safe and clean. Entry fee for swimmers £25 (1km)/£30 (3km). http://bit.ly/20sIHWB Culture and Cake Redoubt Fortress & Military Museum, Royal Parade 2.30pm. ‘Once Upon A Time: the Story of Eastbourne Through 10 Discoveries’, with Jo Seaman, Heritage Manager. Thoughtprovoking talk with refreshments and relaxed Q&A session. £6 incl. cake, hot drink and museum entry. Tel: 01323 410300. www.eastbournemuseums.co.uk Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th Eastbourne Extreme Princes Park & Eastern Seafront, Royal Parade & Prince William Parade 11am - 7pm. Festival of extreme sports, including displays, hands-on activities, live music, Fort Fun and more. Free entry. Tel: 01323 415415 www.eastbourneextreme.co.uk

Saturday 16th - Sunday 24th Eastbourne Music Live Various venues Week-long eclectic mix of live performances in venues across the town, allowing local musicians to showcase their talent. www.visiteastbourne.com. events/Music-Live.aspx

Sunday 24th Art Store Tour Towner, Devonshire Park 12 noon-1pm. £6/£5 (conc. & members). View the Towner Collection behind the scenes with knowledgeable and friendly members of staff. Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk

Sunday 17th Family Roots, Eastbourne & District Family History Society Ocklynge School,Victoria Drive 10am - 4.30pm. Family History Day. 30th anniversary celebration, including talks at 11am and 2pm, postcards, books, genealogical suppliers, family history societies, refreshments and more. Admission £3 + £2 per talk or £6 inclusive. Tel: 01323 731792 www.eastbournefhs.org.uk

Puccini – ‘La Rondine’ Towner, Devonshire Park 4.30pm. Screening of BBC documentary ‘Puccini’. Birley Centre, Eastbourne College 6pm. Performance by OperaCoast. Tickets £12, under 20s free. Tel: 01323 415415 or www. WeGotTickets/OperaCoast www.eastbourne-college.co.uk

Tuesday 19th Relaxation, Meditation and Healing Florence House, Southdown Rd, Seaford 9am - 5pm. A day focused on healing, with meditation, art, tarot reading, healing, yoga, mandala making and drumming workshop. £55. Please book by 5th July. Tel: Robin Shell 07956 555688, email: robinshell63@gmail.com Friday 22nd Little Music Marathon Little Chelsea, Eastbourne 7pm. Pulls together a string of venues, pubs, bars and cafes to provide a rotation of live music as part of Eastbourne Music Live. https://www.facebook.com/ littlemusicmarathon/ Saturday 23rd Old Town Fête Old Town Recreation Ground, Longland Road 2pm - 5pm. Face painting, side-shows, crafts, entertainment, dog show, bouncy castle, refreshments and more. Free entry. Tel: 01323 722924 www.communitywise.org.uk Saturday 23rd July - Sunday 5th Sept Eastbourne Seaside Holiday Redoubt Fortress & Military Museum, Royal Parade 10am - 5pm. Fun exhibition detailing seaside holidays from the 1870s to the 1970s. Free. Tel: 01323 410300. www.eastbournemuseums.co.uk Saturday 23rd July - Sunday 25th Sept East Sussex Open 2016 Towner, Devonshire Park 10am - 5pm (Tues-Sun & bank hol Mons). Open exhibition bringing together the best artists from across the East Sussex region, from new talent to established artists. Free. Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk

Tuesday 26th Elements of Drawing Part 5 Imaginative Landscapes Catalyst Arts, St Elisabeth’s Church Centre,Victoria Dr. 10am - 1pm. Workshop with Ben Ecclestone. £15. Please book in advance. Tel: 01323 737839 www.catalyst-arts.co.uk Punch and Judy Wish Tower Slopes, King Edwards Prde. 12.30 - 2pm. Ray Sparks celebrates 26 years of performing Punch & Judy on Eastbourne Seafront, for audiences young and old alike. Free. www.raysparksmagic.co.uk Eastbourne Storytellers Upperton United Reformed Church Hall, Watts Lane 7.30pm. ‘The Lion’s Share’ theme. Tea and coffee provided but please bring other refreshments if you wish. Donations welcome. Thursday 28th Punch and Judy Wish Tower Slopes, King Edwards Parade 12.30 - 2pm. Ray Sparks celebrates 26 years of performing Punch & Judy on Eastbourne Seafront, for audiences young and old alike. Free. www.raysparksmagic.co.uk ‘Dementia, a Snippet’ - Lecture Lecture Theatre, Post Grad Suite, Eastbourne District General Hospital 7pm. Talk by Natalie Stephens, Sunrise Senior Living. Followed by refreshments. Free, including parking. Tel: 01323 438236, email: esh-tr.friendsdgh@nhs.net. www.friendsdgh.org.uk Thursday 28th - Saturday 30th Seafront World Market Upper Promenade from the Pier Italian market. Free entry. Saturday 30th Village Market Community Wise, Ocklynge Road 10am - 12.30pm. Fresh local produce, crafts, cards, jewellery and gifts. Refreshments available. www.communitywise.org.uk

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Coastal Culture Trail Cycle Tour Towner, Devonshire Park 10.30am - 5pm. Cycle the Coastal Culture Trail with Sustrans as part of a group. 25 miles of coastline and countryside, taking in 3 award-winning galleries, with guided tours at Towner Art Gallery, De La Warr Pavilion and Jerwood Gallery. Recommended for confident cyclists over 12 years. £7. For more information, tel: Jessica Courtney Bennett 07872 048850, email: jessica.courtneybennett@ townereastbourne.org.uk www.townereastbourne.org.uk Saturday 30th - Sunday 31st Lammas Festival Western Lawns, King Edwards Parade 11am. Pageant of morris dancing, carnival giants and live music from traditional and folk-rock to modern jazz. Carnival parade 12 noon, Saturday 30th, from Pier to prom to Western Lawns, anyone can join. Stalls, entertainment and demonstrations. In aid of the RNLI. www.lammasfest.org

WHAT’S ON WEEKLY? ARTS & CRAFTS

Art Classes at the Drawing Room 38 Motcombe Road, Old Town Discover your creativity, learn new skills and make new friends in a relaxed, comfortable environment. Weekly classes, £12 a session. See website for details: www.thedrawingroom.eu. Tel: 07885 262968, email: ktgart@gmail.com Catalyst Arts – Come and Paint St Elisabeth’s Church Centre,Victoria Dr Tues: 10am-1pm. Come and Paint. An informal time to develop your paintings with others and have a chat over a cuppa. £4. No booking required, just bring your materials and paint. Tel: 01323 737839 www.catalyst-arts.co.uk Craft & Hobbies Club Salvation Army Hall, Royal Sussex Cresc. Thurs:10am. Tel: 01323 726231 Creative Writing - 6 Week Course Eden Blue, Green Street Industrial Estate, 1 Green Street Sat: 10am - 12 noon. £75. Booking required. Tel: 01323 639883 www.edenblue.co.uk Eastbourne Calligraphers Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Weds: 9.30am - 12 noon. For more information phone Bridget on 01323 894640 Get Crafty Kids Sewing Club (ages 7-14) Eden Blue, Green Street Industrial Estate, 1 Green Street Thurs: 3.50pm - 4.50pm. £5 per session. Materials provided. Tel: 01323 639883 www.edenblue.co.uk

Oil Painting Class Oneart Studio, Old Printworks, Commercial Road Tues: 7-9.30pm. led by acclaimed figurative artist and tutor, Catriona Millar. Email: catriona@catrionamillar.com. Tel: 07758 367479 or www.catrionamillar.com Watercolour Art Class Elim Family Church, 1a Hartfield Road Wed: 10am-12pm. Artsbourne fortnightly classes. £8.Two hours. Beginners welcome. Contact hannah@helenowen.me.uk

CLUBS & ORGANISATIONS

Boys’ Brigade Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Road Wed: 5.15-8pm. Term time only. Tel: 01323 737974 By The Way Old Town Community Church, Old Town Community Centre Wed: 9.45am-12.30pm. Community drop-in meeting. Do come in for coffee and a chat! Coffee, Cake & Computers Elim Family Church Thur: 1.30-3.30pm. Come and learn how to get the most out of your computer in a fun a friendly atmosphere.Tel: Helen 07720 084185. www.elimfamilychurcheastbourne.org.uk Coffee Morning St Mary’s Parish Church, Church Street Thur: 10.30am - 12 noon. Come and join us - bring a friend and make new ones! www.stmaryseastbourne.com Curious Beer Club The Dolphin, South St 1st Wed of the month. 7.30pm. Craft brewing with guest brewers, tastings, food and Q&As. 1 meet £20, 3 meets £50, 6 meets £90. facebook.com CuriousBeerClub twitter.com/CuriousBeerClub Tickets http://goo.gl/yLdRPn Eastbourne & District Cardiac Support Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Road 4th Weds of the month: 2.30pm. Social group giving support to people who have had heart problems, with guest speakers on all subjects, and lunches and outings during the year.Tel: 01323 733306 or 01323 731942 Eastbourne & District Soroptimists Chalk Farm, Willingdon 2nd & 4th Mon of the month. 7.45pm. A social group for women of all ages, which raises money for local and international charities. Tel: 01323 769004. www.sigbi.org.uk Eastbourne Fairtrade Meeting Bibendum, Eastbourne 4th Tues of the month: 7.30-9pm. Eastbourne residents supporting and promoting fairtrade in town. FREE entry. www.fairtradeeastbourne.org.uk

Eastbourne People’s Assembly Brodie Hall, Christ Church, Seaside Weds: 7pm-9pm. Anti-austerity campaign group who believe in a fair and just society. Share ideas and concerns and find alternatives to the cuts that harm us all. All welcome. https://eastbournepeoplesassembly. wordpress.com/ Eastbourne RNLI Members’ meeting Langham Hotel Eastbourne 2nd Fri: 10am-12.30pm. A social chat with tea and coffee. Genie Tutors Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Sat: Morning. Specialist tutors in English, maths and science for 5 to 18 year olds. Tel: Teresa on 01323 700777 Girls’ Brigade Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Road Mon: 6-8pm. Term time only. Tel: 01323 737974 Guild of Friendship Upperton United Reformed Church, Corner of Watts Lane & Upperton Road Mon: 2.30pm (not July & August). Please come and join us, all are welcome. Enquiries to Gillian Grimmond on 01323 726092 International Café Eastbourne Prayer Centre, 13 Lismore Rd Fri: 7.30pm-10pm. A place for people of various nationalities to make friends, practise English and get to know about Christian faith. Email: alicja.cien@yahoo.pl IT Drop-in Surgery Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Thurs: 2-4pm. Bring your laptop, tablet, iphone, mobile, kindle and solve those problems. Free tuition and guidance. Ladies’ Club Community Wise, Ocklynge Road 1st Tues of the month: 2.30-4pm. Tel: 01323 722924 www.communitywise.org.uk Luncheon Club Salvation Army Hall, Royal Sussex Cresc. Weds:12.30pm. Tel: 01323 726231 Make a Difference Club Salvation Army Hall, Royal Sussex Cresc. Fri: 6pm. For kids aged 3-14. Tel: 01323 726231 Motcombe Womens’ Institute Community Centre, Central Avenue 1st Thurs of the month: 7.30pm (except August). A small, friendly group that welcome new members. Tel: Rita 01323 485631, Doris 01323 502065, Ann 01323 726322 Old Town Cubs & Scouts Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Thur: 6-9pm. Tel: 01323 507391 www.communitywise.org.uk

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Social Circles Sussex Monthly Meet-up The Dolphin, 14 South Street 1st Mon of the month. 7.30pm. Friendly and inclusive social group for couples and singles of all ages who want to have fun. All new members welcome. Tel: 07530 064573 www.socialcirclessussex.webs.com Supper Club Evenings The Cookshelf, North Street Last Saturday of the month. 8pm. £24.50. Come and join us for a wonderful themed evening. Tel: 01323 732280 www.thecookshelf.co.uk Uno Club Salvation Army Hall, Royal Sussex Cresc. Weds: 2pm. Fun card game. Tel: 01323 726231

COMMUNITY

Coffee Morning The Old Parsonage, St Mary’s Parish Church, Ocklynge Road Thurs: 10.30am-12 noon. Everyone welcome to join us for a pleasant break, coffee and scones, with cakes, books and gifts available too. Tel: 01323 727723 Community Wise Wise Buys Shop Ocklynge Road Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri:10am-4pm, closed 1-2pm. Weds & Sat:10am-1pm. Snap up bargains! Contact 01323 722924 or www.communitywise.org.uk Eastbourne Street Market Terminus Road Weds: 9.30am-3.30pm. www.facebook. com/eastbournestreetmarket East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre Community Wise, Ocklynge Road First Monday of the month: Drop-in for hearing aid service and batteries. Tel: 01323 722924 English 4 All ROC Advice Centre, 97-99 Seaside Rd Weds: Free English lessons for all nationalities. Email: info@english4all.me.uk www.english4all.me.uk Gather Pop Up Café Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Fri:11am-1.30pm. Simple soup lunch. Open to all who live alone. Free entry with small charge for refreshments. Tel. 01323 722924 or www.communitywise.org.uk Old Town Community Church Old Town Community Centre Sun: 10.30am-12 noon. Everyone invited. Pevensey Castle Ghost Walk Castle Road, Pevensey Sat: 7.30pm. Meet at the castle car park. 90 min walk by lantern light. Suitable for all ages. Adults £7, under 14s £3.50 www.sussexguidedwalks.co.uk Quiz Night The Red Lion, 99 Wish Hill 3rd Thurs of the month: 7.30-11pm. Six people max in a team, £2 per person inc. half-time chip butty. Half of proceeds donated to charity.

Seafordspirit Seaford Independent Spiritualist Church, 3 Warwick Road, Seaford Tues: 7.30pm-8.30pm. Healing. Thurs: 7.30pm. Divine Service. Fri: 10.30am-12 noon. Healing. Alternate Sats: 7.30pm. Clairvoyant evenings. Demonstrations and workshops. Tel: 01323 737407, email: enquiries@seafordspirit.co.uk www.seafordspirit.co.uk Website Design & Social Media Elim Family Church, Hartfield Road Mon: 2pm-4pm. If you are out of work and education, we will teach you how to build websites and use social media to promote activities. Work on a website for a local agency and gain practical IT experience. Tel: 01323 749960 www.helenowen.me.uk/events-coming-up

MUSIC & DRAMA

Archway Contemporary Choir Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Tues: 7.30-9pm. Join our exciting and vibrant choir – Contemporary and Gospel music and others in between. No audition necessary. £7 per session. Tel: 01323 897590. www.thearchwaygroup. com Eden Blue Children’s Choir Eden Blue, Green Street Industrial Estate, 1 Green Street Mon: 5pm - 5.50pm. No auditions. £4 per session. Tel: 01323 639883 www.edenblue.co.uk Eden Blue Rock, Pop & Gospel Choir Eden Blue, Green Street Industrial Estate, 1 Green Street Tues: 8pm - 9.30pm. Fri: 11am - 12.30pm. Lift your voice with Eden Blue Choir! No auditions. £6 per session. Tel: 01323 639883. www.edenblue.co.uk French Singing Group The Lamb Inn, 36 High Street Tues: 7-9pm. £5. Quirky songs with a French twist! Harmony singing.Tel: Lo Polidoro 07846 118807 Guitar for Beginners Eden Blue, Green Street Industrial Estate, 1 Green Street Weds: 5.30pm - 6.30pm. All ages. £8 adults, £7 children. Tel: 01323 639883 www.edenblue.co.uk The Lamb Folk Club Lamb Inn, High Street 1st and 3rd Weds. 7.30pm. A wide range of professional folk singers and players plus floor spots for visiting musicians. All welcome. Tel: 01323 728268 or 638811 or www.lambfolkclub@freeuk.com Saturday Morning Music The Under Ground Theatre, 1 Grove Rd Sat: 10am-12noon. Free live music with our regular coffee morning. Tel: 01323 411906 www.undergroundtheatre.co.uk

Sovereign Singers Eastbourne Blind Society Hall, 124 Longstone Road Wed: 9am. Female harmony choir for enthusiastic singers. If you like the Military Wives concept, you’ll enjoy this. Tuneful voice required, music-reading ability not necessary. Email sovereignpolyphony@ uwclub.net Traditional Afternoon Concert Eastbourne Bandstand, Grand Parade Sun: 3pm-4.30pm. Traditional music from brass, concert and silver bands. www.eastbournebandstand.co.uk U3A Singing for Pleasure Old Town Community Hall, Central Ave 1st & 3rd Mon: 2pm-3pm. Until 18th July. Friendly group singing wide range of music including folk, music hall, jazz., film themes and rounds. No concerts, no stress, no auditions. Everyone welcome, including newcomers to singing. £1 per meeting and £3 per term. £12.50 per year membership of U3A.Text: 07920 110105, email: singingharmonyu3a@yahoo.co.uk U3A Singing Harmony Old Town Community Hall, Central Ave 1st & 3rd Mon: 3pm-4pm. Until 18th July. Sing a wide range of songs in harmony, from 2-4 parts. Everyone welcome. Sheet music provided (£5 a year) for those who want it. No concerts or auditions. £1 per meeting and £3 per term. £12.50 per year membership of U3A.Text: 07920 110105, email: singingharmonyu3a@yahoo.co.uk Ukulele for Beginners Eden Blue, Green Street Industrial Estate, 1 Green Street Tues: 5.30pm - 6.30pm. All ages. £8 adults, £7 children. Tel: 01323 639883 www. edenblue.co.uk VOICES Choir Christ Church, Seaside Weds: 7-9pm. Baptist Church, Pevensy Bay Thurs: 12.30-2pm and 7-9pm. Rocking, swinging choir for all. No experience necessary. £5 per session.Tel: 01323 766994 or voiceschoir@hotmail.com The Voiceworks Company of Singers The Wigner Room,Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Road Tues: 10.45am-12.15pm and 7.158.45pm. Singing a huge variety of genres. New members welcome, first session free. Includes professional vocal tuition from singing coach Haley Stevens. Tel: 01323 729379 www.voiceworkshops.co.uk The Warehouse Under 18s Nightclub Unit 5, 16A Maple Road Sat: 7-11pm. tel: 01323 738288

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BABY & PRE-SCHOOL

Baby Massage - 6 Week Course Eden Blue, Green Street Industrial Estate, 1 Green Street Mon: 1.30pm - 2.30pm. For babies 6 weeks to crawling. Friendly and relaxed class. Booking required. Tel: 01323 639883 www.edenblue.co.uk Buddies Storytelling with Puppets The Leaf Hall Community Arts Centre, 51 Seaside Tue: 9.30-10.30am. For mums and toddlers. £2.50 per family inc. refreshments. Bumps and Babies Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Weds: 10am-12 noon. Social group for expectant and new parents, with refreshments, chat and toys. Suggested donation £1. www.nct.org.uk C.A.C.L Kwik-Tots & Ball Play The Meads Parish Hall, Meads Street Mon: 10-10.45 (term time). For boys and girls 2-4 years. To book tel 01323 730467 or www.caclsports.co.uk Kiddi Tennis Eastbourne Sports Park Tues & Weds: 10am-10.45am for 2-4 year olds. Free taster session. Tel: 07811 447711 or email: emma@kidditennis. co.uk Little Bears Soft Play for under 5s Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Mon: Soft Play. Thurs: Messy Play or Creative Play. Mornings from 9.30am. Facebook: Little Bears Soft Play www.communitywise.org.uk Little Stones Toddlers run by Living Stones Church Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Tue: from 9.45-11.20am.Term time. Just drop in. www.communitywise.org.uk Little Treasures Salvation Army Hall, Royal Sussex Cresc. Tue: 10am-12 noon, term time only. For parents and babies/toddlers. Chat to local parents while the children play, craft, sing, have lunch and more! £1.50 per family. Totz St Elisabeth’s Church,Victoria Drive Thur: 10am-12 noon, term time only. Toys, craft, singing, coffee and chat. £1 per family. Tel: Revd David Gillard, 01323 649728, email: David.Gillard@sainte.co.uk Vicky Bees Parent & Toddler Group Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Road Mon, Wed, Fri: 10-11.45am, term time only. Coffee/tea and chat for adults, little ones can enjoy toys, crafts, songs and stories. Tel: 01323 737974

SPORT & DANCE

Pilates Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Six-week courses for all abilities. Mon: 6.30pm. All abilities mat work. Private one-to-one classes available. Email: andreaastley@hotmail.co.uk

Eastbourne Folk Dance Club United Reformed Church Hall, Watts Lane Thurs: 7.45-9.45pm. Come and enjoy all aspects of English Folk dancing. Beginners welcome. No partners needed. £2 on the night. Refreshments inc. Tel: 01323 732948

The Pit Stop Salvation Army Hall, Royal Sussex Cresc. Mon: 10am-12 noon. Table tennis and billiards, tea/coffee. Tel: 01323 726231

Community Run Tempo, 67 Susans Road Mon: 6pm. A fun, sociable 5k run for all abilities and experience with the option to run further. Tel: 01323 723152. www.temposhop.co.uk

Eastbourne Parkrun Shinewater BN23 8EJ Sat: 9am. A 5k run, it’s you against the clock. Register beforehand at www.parkrun.org.uk/eastbourne Eastbourne Pilates St Elisabeth’s Church Hall, 268 Victoria Dr Tues: 6 - 7pm. Motcombe Infants School, Macmillan Dr Thurs: 6 - 7pm Improve your strength, stamina and flexibility with Pilates. All welcome. £7.50 drop-in, £42 for 6 weeks. Call 07877 956721 or visit www.eastbournepilates.co.uk Eastbourne Scottish Dance Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Wed: 7.30-9.30pm. Tel: 01323 301871 www.communitywise.org.uk Ladies’ Movement to Music St Elisabeth’s Church Hall,Victoria Drive Mon: 7.30-8.30pm. Nominal charge. Tel: Margaret on 01323 723870 Lindy Hop Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Mon: 8pm (beginners), 9pm (beginners consolidation and improvers/ intermediate). £6, £3 full-time students with ID. Learn to dance the Lindy Hop, the original 1930s/40s swing jive from the USA. Tel Alan: 07875 607322, Email: alanhumphris@live.co.uk Facebook: Eastbourne Swing Jive Mat Pilates for All Eden Blue, Green Street Industrial Estate, 1 Green Street Tues & Thurs: 6.40pm - 7.40pm. Weds: 9.30am - 10.30am. Booking requried. Tel: 01323 639883 www.edenblue.co.uk Neurofit Bowls Club,Victoria Drive Mon: 2.30-3.30pm. Training programme, empowering people with a neurological condition to challenge their physical fitness.Tel: 01323 648202/07742 544897 or 01323 729959/07803 004002 Old Town Dance for ages 2½ upwards Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Mon and Fri Tel: 01323 438697 www.communitywise.org.uk

Qi Gong Enterprise Centre, Station Roundabout Weds: 5-5.45pm. From 5th Nov. No experience necessary. No special clothing, just turn up. 07812 052742 www.yogaeastbourne.com Shinewater Healthy Walk Shinewater BN23 8EJ Fri: 10.30am. Meet outside the Co-op on Milfoil Drive. Free. Tel: 07740 899559 www.walkingforhealth.org.uk Skate World Unit 5, 16A Maple Road Mon-Thurs: 3.30-6pm. After school workshop (12-5pm during school hols) £3. Fri: 5-10pm and Sun: 3-7pm Family Roller Disco. Sat: 1-6pm Fun Skate. Tel: 07807 087674 Table Tennis St Richard’s Church Hall, Priory Road Sat 10am - 12 noon. Players of any age or standard welcome. £2 per player. just turn up. For information tel: Graham on 01323 503162 or 07450 636814 Wu Tai Chi for All Eden Blue, Green Street Industrial Estate, 1 Green Street Mon: 7pm - 8pm. Tel: 01323 639883 www.edenblue.co.uk Yoga for All Eden Blue, Green Street Industrial Estate, 1 Green Street Mon: 10.45am - 11.45am. Weds: 6.50pm - 7.50pm. & 8pm - 9pm. Booking required. Tel: 01323 639883 www.edenblue.co.uk Zumba Fitness Eden Blue, Green Street Industrial Estate, 1 Green Street Mon & Fri: 9.30am - 10.30am. Tel: 01323 639883 www.edenblue.co.uk

WEIGHT LOSS & BEAUTY

Slimming World The Salvation Army Hall, Royal Sussex Crescent Mon: 7.30pm. Tel Sarah 07341 853425 Sat: 9.30am. Tel Xander 07481 210301 www.slimmingworld.com/slimwithxander

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IMPORTANT LOCAL NUMBERS Police & Fire Non Emergency Eastbourne Police Station 101 Crimestoppers 0800 555111 East Sussex Fire & Rescue (free safety checks) 0845 1308855 Community Centres & Churches Community Wise & Living Stones Community Church 01323 722924 Eastbourne Evangelical Free Church 01323 645094 Old Town Community Centre (hall bookings) 07719 369483 Old Town Community Church 01323 470653 Greenfield Methodist 01323 725420 St Elisabeths Church & Centre for Community 01323 649728 St Marys Church 01323 725722 St Michael & All Angels 01323 646569 St Gregory’s RC 01323 723222

INDEX OF BUSINESSES Arborist/Tree Surgeon A K Tree Surgery 7 Auction Rooms Eastbourne Antiques Centre 12 Eastbourne Auctions 15 Bathroom Fitting PBC Plumbing, Heating & Electrical 21 Russ Deacon Home Improvements 9 Sussex Tile & Stone 9 Bedroom Supplies & Fitting Russ Deacon Home Improvements 9 Sussex Tile & Stone 9 Blinds Curtains by Katie 13 Seahaven Blinds & Shutters 13 Building & Roofing Services B R Roofing 8 Charities Chestnut Tree House 19 Children’s Activities Boby Swim School 19 Chestnut Tree House 19 Eden Blue 17/18 The Karate Academy Eastbourne 19 Chiropractors Lushington Chiropractic 20 Cleaning Services Access and Co Natural Carpet Cleaning 24 The Laundry Basket 24 Councillors Lib Dem Old Town Ward Councillors 7 Curtains Curtains by Katie 13 Design & Print Services pixels2canvas 16

Victoria Baptist Church Upperton URC Animal Care RSPCA Travel National Rail (train) Eastbourne Railway Station Council Eastbourne Borough Council Local Facilities Motcombe Swimming Pool Cavendish Sports Old Town Community Library Eastbourne Library Health NHS Direct (24 hours) Doctor – Green Street Clinic Samaritans Eastbourne General Hospital British Red Cross (Sussex)

Electricians PBC Plumbing, Heating & Electrical 21 Estate Agents Rager & Roberts 36 Fabrics Curtains by Katie 13 Fencing Colourfence 7 Fêtes Old Town Fête 13 Financial Advice Thy Will Be Done 35 Food Supplies Happy Kombucha 16 Garden Design & Services A K Tree Surgery 7 Gas & Plumbing AJR Plumbing 21 PBC Plumbing, Heating & Electrical 21 Glazing Cloud Free Windows 14 Windowcraft 14 Handyman Services M J Hughes 11 Health & Wellbeing Eden Blue 17/18 Lushington Chiropractic 20 Ironing Service The Laundry Basket 24 Kitchens & Bathrooms Burgess Kitchens 2 Russ Deacon Home Improvements 9 Sussex Tile & Stone 9 Laundry Service The Laundry Basket 24 Locksmiths Andy Anderson & Sons 5

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Lee’s Locks 4 Music/Theatre Concentus Choir 17 Painting & Decorating Brush Strokes 11 Neil Bradford 11 Pet Care/Services/Supplies St Anne’s Veterinary 26 Cobie VetCare 25 Pharmacies Arlington Road Pharmacy 21 Removals Quality Man & Van 3 Restaurants/Cafés/Public Houses Beehive on the Green 22 The Crown 23 Sports & Exercise Boby Swim School 19 Eden Blue 17/18 The Karate Academy Eastbourne 19 Tiling Sussex Tile & Stone 9 Travel Agents Travel Counsellors 26 Tree Surgery A K Tree Surgery 7 Tutoring & Workshops Eden Blue 17/18 Genie Tutors 17 Veterinaries St Anne’s Veterinary 26 Cobie VetCare 25 Will Writing Services Thy Will Be Done 35 Weight Loss Slimming World 22

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Summertime

A Summertime offer you Will not want to miss out on Call Thy Will Be Done during June, July or August and you will be able to arrange: A SINGLE OR PAIR OF WILLS to protect your partner and your children for just £99 + VAT (£118.80) usual price (£222 inc) ALL WILL BASED TRUSTS

to help prevent your home being sold to pay for your care and protect your children for just £99 + VAT (£118.80) usual price (£479 inc) A LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY for Health & Welfare or Property & Finance for just £99 + VAT (£118.80) usual price (£359 inc) And all severance of tenancy and conveyancing work during summer will be provided FREE OF CHARGE

Call us now on:

01323 301383 “It’s not what you did arrange during your life that your loved ones will regret – it’s what you did not”

www.thywill.co.uk To advertise in Eastbourne Old Town Crier please call 01273 710793 or email fran@theoldtowncrier.co.uk 35

Record Sales in Old Town The high demand for Old Town property is ongoing and this market shows great potential for achieving excellent results if you are considering moving. The combined marketing coverage given by our Town Centre office as well as our Old Town office consistently achieves more sales than any other estate agent within this very desirable residential area of Eastbourne.