Eastbourne Town Crier December/January 2019 by Eastbourne Old Town Crier

EASTBOURNE Town Crier Issue 55

December & January 2019

Your Community Magazine, Business Directory & What’s On Guide

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What’s On in Eastbourne?

The Real Story of Santa Claus?

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...and welcome to the December and January issue of the Eastbourne Town Crier magazine, So here it is...Merry Christmas! In this festive issue we have news from Community Wise on page 10 and find out what’s happening at the Towner Art Gallery on page 30. Eastbourne Artists are opening their houses and studios in the run up to Christmas – it’s a wonderful opportunity to buy some unique handmade gifts, see page 14. We have articles on the real story of Santa Claus, see page 6 and Sussex Wildlife Trust explains how our sweet feathered friend the robin may not be so sweet after all, see page 22. Concentus will be singing, see page 9 plus many more choirs and carol services will take place throughout December – turn to the What’s On pages, from 37 to 45. Also, if you are involved with a local club or event and would like to submit an article or have it listed in the What’s On pages in the February/March issue, please email the information to me by Thursday 10th January to fran@theoldtowncrier.co.uk. May I take this opportunity to thank everyone who has been involved with the Eastbourne Town Crier magazine this year. Without you, this local, community magazine would not exist. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and peaceful New Year! Fran Tegg, Editor

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5 Amazing Futures Launches in Eastbourne 6 The Real Story of Santa Claus? 9 Concentus Sings at Christmas 10 Community Wise 12 The Snowman™ Spectacular Christmas Appeal 2018 14 Eastbourne Artists Christmas Open Houses & Studios 19 New Ceramics by Katrin Moye 20 So Here it is – Merry Christmas 22 Sussex Wildlife Trust 24 A View From The Potting Shed 29 Tea at Church Lane Tea Room, Seaford 30 Towner Art Gallery 33 Motcombe Christmas Fair 2018 33 Christmas Market at Eastbourne Town Centre 35 Important Local Numbers 37 What’s On in December and January? 41 What’s On Weekly? 46 Index of Businesses Eastbourne Town Crier is a completely independent small business. All rights are reserved over the content and design of Eastbourne Town Crier unless agreed otherwise. The opinions expressed in editorial matter are not necessarily those of the publisher. Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of entries. Eastbourne Town Crier cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage caused by errors, omissions or alterations and assumes no risk or liability for articles or adverts or the accuracy of the facts within them, that are provided by contributors. Eastbourne Town Crier does not endorse companies, products, services or religious or political organisations that appear in this magazine. Notice: This issue of Eastbourne Town Crier has been distributed by an independent delivery company. Please note that Eastbourne Town Crier is not responsible for any other publicity material that is delivered at the same time as the magazine. If you have any issues regarding the delivery of Eastbourne Town Crier please contact MA Distribution www.madistribution.co.uk

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Amazing Futures launches in EastBOURNE A new project for young people with additional needs has launched in Eastbourne, hosted by local charity Amaze. ‘Amazing Futures’ supports young people aged 14-25 with special educational needs & disabilities (SEND) going through the transition to adulthood. Peer support training and group activities are available on Thursday evenings, running out of the DC3 Project Space in Eastbourne. These sessions have been designed by young people with SEND to help young people with additional needs develop new social networks and connections within their community, and grow their knowledge, confidence and life skills to improve their future options. The scheme has been running in Brighton & Hove since 2017. Young people involved have said: ‘I joined the group because I have anxiety, depression, learning disability and struggled with socialising. I didn’t know there were other people like me.’ ‘Young people need to know what (support) is out there – independent of Mum and Dad.’ ‘Being an Amazing Futures Peer Supporter has definitely helped me get more confident and get more skills.’ The Eastbourne project is currently recruiting young people and young adults to become Amazing Futures peer supporters. Following training, peer supporters will work 1:1 with young people with SEND and help run group activity sessions. Young people joining the activity sessions will ultimately decide what they want to do in these group meetings, but the emphasis is on having fun. It’s expected there will be lots of arts and crafts, a focus on health and wellbeing, and support for young people around getting a job. Claire Piper is new in post as the East Sussex Amazing Futures Project Co-ordinator. She has been working

in local community-based arts projects for many years and is a parent carer of a teenage son with additional needs. She says: ‘It’s been great to see how the Amazing Futures groups in Brighton and Hove run, and just how much young people are responsible for planning what happens and the difference this is making to their lives. I can’t wait to get to work with young people with SEND across East Sussex to develop their Amazing Futures.” With support from East Sussex County Council and Global Make Some Noise, the programme is open to anyone across the county but initially will run out of Eastbourne. For more information and to get involved, please contact Claire Piper, East Sussex Amazing Futures Co-ordinator on claire@amazesussex.org.uk 07484 915038, Amaze, Highlight House, 8 St Leonards Road, Eastbourne BN21 3UH.

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The real story of Santa Claus? Most of us remember learning the truth about Father Christmas, and discovering our parents were engaged in an elaborate web of deceit. An old man dressed in red climbing down a chimney? Flying reindeer? The North Pole? How could we believe such stories! But according to one theory, the myths about Santa Claus aren’t so far from the truth. What’s more, it’s all connected to a mushroom you can find in woodlands right on our doorstep.

The Fly Agaric mushroom

With its bright red colouring and distinctive spots, you’re sure to recognise the Fly Agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria). It’s found in woodlands under beech or pine trees. Stories of Santa Claus can be traced back to medieval communities in Siberia, near the Arctic Circle. These nomadic people prized the Fly Agaric mushroom for its powerful hallucinogenic properties. The mushrooms would be collected by shamans, who dried and delivered them – perhaps to celebrate the winter solstice (which falls around the same time as Christmas). So, we have old men, living near the North Pole and delivering presents – is this starting to sound familiar?

Presents under the Christmas tree?

The shamans dried the mushrooms on the branches of the pine trees in bags or stockings and hung them by the fireplace to dry. Could this be the origin of our traditions of hanging decorations on Christmas trees and presents in stockings? These tribal peoples lived in yurts, and because, in winter, there were often several feet of snow blocking the entrances, the shamans would climb through a hole in the roof to deliver their special packets of dried mushrooms during the winter solstice – much like Father Christmas coming down the chimney. Photos: Illustrated and photographed Fly Agaric mushrooms.

Flying reindeer?

But what about the flying reindeer? Well, it seems that reindeer are partial to the Fly Agaric mushrooms, and eat them if they find them. Because of the mushrooms’ hallucinogenic properties, the reindeer exhibit wild and wacky behaviour – jumping or leaping … or flying. This theory may seem far-fetched, but early images of Santa Claus (before he was smartened up for modern audiences) shows a distinctly elfish, or shaman-like figure. So maybe Santa did indeed come from the North Pole, climb through chimneys, hang presents from stockings by the fireplace and have magic reindeer?

Talking trees?

Whether you believe this theory or not, the truth about the Fly Agaric mushroom is perhaps even stranger. This mushroom is one of many species known as mycorrhizal fungi. The ‘mushroom’ we can see is a tiny part of the organism. Underground, networks of fungal threads stretch for miles in every direction. Scientific research has shown that trees use these fungal networks as a sort of underground internet, sharing nutrients and messages with their neighbours. Plants even use the underground fungal networks to warn each other of attack by viruses or pests.

Where to find the Fly Agaric:

The Fly Agaric mushroom can be found between late summer to early winter in woodlands amongst birch or pine. A good place to look is Vert Woods Community Woodlands – if you visit vertwoods. co.uk you’ll find regular walks and activities to help you discover the woods. However, if you’re lucky enough to find a Fly Agaric mushroom, please don’t touch as they’re highly toxic. We often complain about the commercialisation of Christmas, but I’m not sure I’d want to go back to the old days of gifting hallucinogenic mushrooms. Chocolates might be better. Margery Diamand Margery teaches and writes about gardening at www.howdoesyourgardengrow.co.uk

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New ceramics by Katrin Moye An exhibition of new work including beautiful hand thrown painted jugs alongside Katrin’s intricately decorated plates, cups and platters. Saturday 10th November to 24th December 2018. Emma Mason Gallery, 3 Cornfield Terrace, Eastbourne BN21 4NN, Tel: 01323 727545 www.emmamason.co.uk This year, alongside their limited edition prints, Emma Mason Gallery will be showing work by ceramicist Katrin Moye. Each Christmas the gallery likes to show something new that they love and that they think will fit well alongside the original prints in the gallery. This year Emma Mason Gallery is working with ceramicist Katrin Moye. Katrin is well known for her intricately decorated functional ceramics. After a year as Artist in Residence at Nottingham University’s Lakeside arts centre, Katrin is taking her work in a new direction – the first results of which will be showcased in this exhibition of her work. Katrin grew up in Eastbourne and first discovered making ceramics whilst studying Art Foundation at Hastings College in 1986. Katrin Moye and Emma Mason are delighted to be working together to show Katrin’s new work in the town where she grew up. Katrin’s ceramics are wheel thrown, hand built and occasionally press moulded. The surface decoration is applied with coloured slips and underglazes, using traditional slipware techniques such as painting, trailing, sponge printing and hand-cut paper resist. She began her career in 2005 making domestic ware, and since then her work has become highly sought after both in the UK and internationally.

Response’, as well as looking in depth at the unique relationships people have with special objects. Katrin studied English and History of Art at Nottingham University, and her new body of work is focused on bringing themes around literature, narrative and the link between writers and artists together in three dimensions. Katrin is very interested in the relationships that people have with domestic (and other) items – ordinary things used every day that take on a significance for their owner in terms of the memories and associations connected with them. The power of nostalgia, which seems to her an interestingly emotional response, is directly connected with how items can conjure up a particular memory for an individual. In this way, the same object can be ‘read’ as many different objects, depending on the person who is looking at the object. Katrin loves the way that people who buy her work embark on a relationship that is uniquely their own with something that she has made.

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So here it is – Merry Christmas

by Julian O’Vegetables

There are things that are Christmas constants, for example turkey and sprouts. And poor old Noddy Holder, lead singer of the 1970’s glam rock band Slade, who, since 1973, has endured pranksters sneaking up behind him and bellowing: ‘IT’S CHRISTMAAAS!’ So I’m sticking with tradition and talking turkey again. Plus a flavoursome soup as a starter.

Chestnut and smoky bacon soup

Roast turkey with sage & onion butter and Marsala gravy

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Ingredients

Serves 6 (The Times)

Ingredients

A knob of butter; 200g smoked back bacon, rind removed and roughly chopped; 1 onion, diced; 400g vacuum packed chestnuts (or freshly roasted and shelled, if you prefer); 800ml chicken stock; sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; double cream, to garnish (optional).

Method

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Melt the butter in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the chopped bacon to the pan and sauté it until well coloured – but don’t allow it to turn crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon, leaving behind the fat. Add the onion to the pan and sauté until it softens.

At this stage return the bacon to the pan with the chestnuts and chicken stock, and bring the mixture to the boil. Simmer the soup for 5 minutes, then remove it from the heat and blend it until smooth, adding a little water if it’s too thick for your liking. Season to taste before ladling into bowls.

7kg/15lb 4oz fresh turkey; 2 onions, halved; 1 lemon, quartered; 75g soft butter; 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh sage; 2 tbsp plain flour; 200ml marsala wine or Madeira; 400-500ml/14fl oz-18fl oz hot chicken stock; 1 tbsp cranberry jelly.

Method

Heat oven to 170°C/150°C fan/gas 3-4 and place the turkey in a large roasting tin. Tuck three of the onion halves and the lemon quarters into the cavity and season. Cover with foil, make sure there’s plenty of space between the turkey and foil for the air to circulate and seal the edges tightly so that no steam escapes. Roast for 4 hours. Meanwhile, finely chop the remaining onion half, and mix with the butter and sage. Take the turkey out of the oven and raise the temp to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6. Brush the sage and onion butter all over the turkey and return to the oven, uncovered, for 45 mins until crisp and dark golden. Transfer the turkey to a warm serving plate, cover loosely with foil and leave to rest for 30 mins. Tip the juices out of the pan into a bowl, scoop the buttery oil from the surface into a separate bowl. Spoon 2 tbsp of this oil back into the tin and return to the heat. Stir the flour into the tin using a wooden spoon, scraping the residue off the bottom of the tin. Cook for 2 mins, then stir in the wine and bring to the boil. Make the reserved turkey juices up to 500ml using hot chicken stock and pour into the tin. Bring to the boil and simmer for a few mins, then add cranberry jelly. Keep warm until ready to serve.

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The Robin: Everyone’s favourite festive psychopath Americans have chosen to align themselves with a mighty eagle. India has elected the elegant peacock. But we’ve voted an antisocial, murderous ball of anger as Britain’s national bird. So what is it about the robin that we find so endearing? That famous orange-red breast, a flaming flash of feathers in a bland back garden of blackbirds, sparrows and starlings is certainly striking.

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A view from the Potting Shed

ith Christmas just around the corner I’m often asked what houseplants plants I recommend as gifts. Here are my top five:

plant in a light spot and keep the compost just moist. Hyacinthus orientalis ‘Ostara’ is a stunning hyacinth with deep-blue flowers, powerfully scented and particularly nice when planted in a bowl or basket. Christmas hyacinths are ‘forced’ to flower earlier than they would naturally. They need a cool spot, preferably no more than 13ºC, so that they do not flop. The bulbs can be planted in the garden afterwards so will continue to provide pleasure in future years.

Hippeastrum/Amaryllis (right) – is a remarkable bulb, which produces 60cm/2ft tall, fleshy drainpipe stems and flamboyant trumpet flowers up to 20cm/8in across. ‘Red Lion’ with deep scarlet flowers; ‘Apple Blossom’ with pink-tinged white flowers, and ‘Christmas Gift’ with plain white flowers, are readily available.You can buy them as plant-it-yourself kits, or as ready-planted gifts.

Schlumbergera x buckleyi, the Christmas cactus, is a perennial favourite. It has protruding stamens at the end of succulent, flattened leaves and pretty flowers. It likes high humidity while flowering, so mist it regularly it with a fine spray of clean water and feed it monthly with a high-potash feed. When it’s finished flowering put the

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Cyclamen persicum is wonderfully decorative. The flowers range from white, through pink, to red. This is probably a gift for a more experienced gardener as persuading it to flower again can be a challenge, but it can be done. Keep it in full light in winter, at a steady 13ºC – 16ºC. Give it a liquid feed fortnightly while it is in flower. Water less as the stems start to bend and collapse, then keep it completely dry for three months during its dormant period. Gently introduce water again as new leaves appear.

Don’t wrap plants, just tie a big bow around the pot. It’s a thoughtful touch to provide printed or hand-written instructions for aftercare. Make sure any living plant is well watered before you hand it over. They will probably be a bit neglected over the festive period, but a good watering should make sure that they last past New Year. Happy festive gardening. Rachael Leverton

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Citrus bushes make interesting presents. Sold at this time of year with both flowers and developing fruit, they are deliciously scented. Lemon varieties ‘Meyer’ and ‘Four Seasons’ are lovely, but also consider calamondin oranges. The plant should be kept in a light, frost-free spot over the winter with a minimum night temperature of 5ºC, then in the summer the pot can be moved outside.

Viburnum x bodnantense ‘Dawn’ is not a houseplant but it makes a fabulous gift. It flowers from November, while the leaves are still on, through the winter. The pink flowers are scented and a few sprigs in a small vase at this time of year are just joyous. It is totally hardy so is great for the non-green-fingered, and can be planted out of a pot at any time, if the ground isn’t frozen.

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Tuesday 27th Nov - Sunday 9th Dec Devonshire Made DC1 Café & Gallery, 67-69 Seaside Rd 11am - 5pm. Exhibition of work from five Devonshire Collective artists. Tel: 01323 731600 www.devonshirecollective.co.uk Thursday 29th Nov - Sunday 2nd Dec Crossing the Screen International Film Festival 2018 Towner, Devonshire Park Various times. Festival showcasing innovative and independent film from all over the world. www.crossingthescreen.org www.townereastbourne.org.uk Friday 30th Nov - Sunday 9th Dec The Flint Street Nativity The Lamb Theatre, 36 High Street 7.30pm (30th Nov, 1st, 7th, & 8th Dec), 3pm (2nd & 9th Dec). Comedy with music, based on the film. Tickets £11. www.thegreenroomproductions.co.uk/ the-flint-street-nativity Friday 30th Nov - Sunday 23rd Dec Christmas Market Eastbourne Town Centre 10am - 6pm. 34 traditional Christmas stalls selling locally made crafts, handmade gifts, local produce and delicious seasonal food. Plus mulled wine, Christmas trees and lights, live entertainment and children’s activities. Concentus sings 3pm Saturday 1st December. www.eastbournechristmas.com

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Saturday 1st The Matthew 25 Mission & Friends Christmas Fair Brodie Hall, Christ Church, Seaside 10am - 2pm. Great bargains and present ideas, bric-a-brac, cakes, woodwork, stalls from sister organisations, tombola, tea/ coffee and bacon butties. www.matthew25mission.org Motcombe Village Christmas Fair Crown Street and Star Road 12 noon - 4pm. Christmas fair with old-time fair rides, Santa, morris dancers, market stalls with local produce, choirs, mulled wine and hot chestnuts. Proceeds to Winter Night Shelter. www.facebook.com/ motcombechristmasfair The Chaseley Trust Christmas Bazaar South Cliff 1pm - 4pm. Handmade gifts, art and craft stalls, cake sale and refreshments, tombola and raffle. Free entry and parking. Wheelchair accessible. Tel: 01323 744200 www.facebook.com/TheChaseleyTrust

Eastbourne Sketchers Art Box, Towner, Devonshire Park 2.30pm - 4.30pm. Go out and about sketching and spend time in the gallery. For all adults with an interest in sketching. Run by members of the community for people who love to sketch from real life. Please bring own materials. Tea and coffee provided. Free, no need to book. Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk Christmas Songs by Starlight The Observatory Science Centre, Wartling Road, Herstmonceux 5.30pm - 9pm. A host of Christmas songs with choir. Mulled wine and mince pies, plus an opportunity to look through the telescopes (weather permitting). £12 adult/£8 child, booking essential. Tel: 01323 832731 www.the-observatory.org Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd Eastbourne Artists Christmas Open Houses and Studios Various venues Various times. Eastbourne artists open their doors for visitors to look, admire and maybe buy a variety of artwork and crafts. Brochures available from Eastbourne Tourist Information Centre, Cornfield Road, or any of the venues taking part. Also on 8th & 9th December. www.eastbourneartists.co.uk www.facebook.com/EastbourneChristmas-Open-Houses The Sussex Christmas Craft & Design Fair Enterprise Shopping Centre, 1 Station Parade 10am - 5pm (Sat), 10am - 4pm (Sun). Ceramics, textiles, pottery, glasswork, contemporary jewellery, artwork, interior & home accessories and more. Sat 11am - 4pm Needle felt a 3D creature with Suesie Seepod, 1.30pm - 3.30pm Make two fused glass Christmas decorations, with Jazz Dixon. Free entry. Tel: 01323 639504 www.enterprise-centre.org Sunday 2nd ‘A Little Christmas Music’ – Bourne Chorus Christ Church, Seaside 2.30pm. Close vocal harmonies. Tickets £10/£5 under 16s. Tel: 07799 116653 www.bournechorus.co.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 www.facebook.com/messychurchOTCC Continued...

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Tree of Light Towner, Devonshire Park 4pm. Dedication service and opportunity to tie a white ribbon onto a special Christmas tree in front of the gallery which is illuminated by white lights in memory of loved ones. To dedicate a light, please collect a form from Eastbourne Tourist Information Centre, Cornfield Rd. A book of remembrance is available in Eastbourne Library, Grove Road, or online. www.eastbournetreeoflight.co.uk Advent Carol Service St Saviour’s Church, South Street 7pm. Eastbourne College Advent carol service. All welcome. Tuesday 4th Open Ended Towner, Devonshire Park 10am-12 noon. Groundbreaking initiative for adults with memory problems and their carers, providing facilitated access to the gallery’s collection. More of a conversation through art than a formal tour. £3 incl. refreshments, free for carers. Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk Community Lunch Old Town Community Centre, 1a Central Avenue 12.30pm. Community lunch held by Old Town Community Church on the first Tuesday of each month. Eastbourne Concert Orchestra Christmas Concert All Saints Church, Grange Road 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Carols, Christmas favourites, classical, light and film music. Mince pies and tea/coffee during interval. Tickets £10 (under 18s free), incl. programme and refreshment. Available from Eastbourne Tourist Information Centre, Cornfield Road, or on the door. www.eastbourneorchestra.com Jo Neary & Friends The Lamb Inn, High Street 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Alternative comedy and music night, with Zoe Lyons, George Egg and Richard Dyball. Tickets £10. www.wegottickets.com Tuesday 4th - Tuesday 18th Christmas Calm Opposite Clinton Cards 10am - 1pm (Tues only). Sensory safe space during the Christmas market for children and young adults with special educational needs. Cushions, sensory toys, weighted blankets and noise mufflers. www.eastbournechristmas.com/ christmas-calm Wednesday 5th The Lamb Folk Club The Lamb Inn, High Street 8pm. Vicky Swan and Jonny Dyer’s Winter Warmer. Multi-instrumentalists and storytellers of the highest calibre. A show

bringing together a Scandinavian Christmas, classic carols and winter stories. £7. Tel: 01323 728268 www.lambfolkclub.co.uk Wednesday 5th - Saturday 8th School of Rock College Theatre, Eastbourne College 2.30pm (Weds only), 7.30pm (Weds Sat). Musical based on the hit movie. Tickets £9 (free to Eastbourne College pupils). Refreshments available. Tel: 01323 452255 Email: boxoffice@eastbourne-college.co.uk www.wegottickets.com Thursday 6th Breathing Life into Seaside: a role for Urban Art DC1 Café & Gallery, 67-69 Seaside Rd 6pm - 8pm. Urban Art on the walls of prominent buildings can transform local communities – so why not in Seaside? Devonshire Collective, in association with Eastbourne Borough Council and Towner Gallery, hosts a Knowledge Café to get the views of those who might be impacted. Presentation on the research that has been conducted followed by a facilitated discussion. Tel: 01323 731600 www.devonshirecollective.co.uk Film: Facing Mirrors Towner, Devonshire Park 7pm. Part of NAZRA: Queer Arab Lives on Film. Iranian story of an unlikely and daring friendship. Cert TBC. Accompanied by short film Legacy of the Imam, plus Skype Q&A with Dr Saman Arastoo. £8.50/£7 (conc. & members)/£5 (under 18s). Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk Family Roots, Eastbourne & District Family History Society Ocklynge School,Victoria Drive 7.30pm. A Christmas Entertainment with films made in the early days of cinematography, with piano accompaniment. Soft drinks and nibbles, plus Christmas draw. New members welcome. Members £1, visitors £1.50 inc. refreshments. Tel: Helen Warren 01323 731792 www.eastbournefhs.org.uk Friday 7th Eastbourne Choral Society All Saints’ Church, Grange Road 7pm. Carol concert. The singers will be joined by a brass ensemble. In aid of Polegate-based charity Children with Cancer. Tickets £5 on the door, children free. www.eastbournechoralsociety.org.uk Voices Choir Christmas Cracker The Kings Centre, Edison Road 7.30pm - 10pm. A concert for all, with songs old and new (Christmas songs and carols in the second half). In aid of the Mighty Malaya Fund. Refreshments available, plus tombola. Tickets £9 on the

door from 7.15pm. www.voiceschoir.co.uk Saturday 8th Film: All About Eve Towner, Devonshire Park 1pm. Classic film starring Bette Davis. Cert U. Introduced by Dr Niall Richardson, University of Sussex. £8.50/£7 (conc. & members)/£5 (under 18s). Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk Concentus Sings Christmas St Leonard’s Church, Church St, Seaford 4pm. Modern and traditional seasonal favourites. Also in Eastbourne on Saturday 15th. Tickets £10/£5 under-16s from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church St, Seaford; Semantics, 33 Grove Road, Eastbourne; Eastbourne Tourist Info Centre, Cornfield Road; tel: 07789 343514 or 07920 430162; on the door; or www. ticketsource.co.uk/concentus www.concentus-sings.com Christmas Round the Moon The Observatory Science Centre, Wartling Road, Herstmonceux 6.30pm gates, 7.30pm talk. Open evening celebrating the 50th anniversary of Apollo 8, presented by Robin Mobbs, a Lead Educator for the National Space Academy. Normal admission price, no booking necessary. Tel: 01323 832731 www.the-observatory.org Saturday 8th - Sunday 9th Christmas at Dovecote Garden Old Coach House, The Lane, West Dean 10am - 4pm. Family weekend with indoor Christmas market, live music, lantern-lit woodland bothy and home-made tea, coffee, cake and bacon buns. Christmas trees for sale. Free parking, free entry. www.dovecotegarden.co.uk Eastbourne Artists Christmas Open Houses and Studios Various venues Various times. Eastbourne artists open their doors for visitors to look, admire and maybe buy a variety of artwork and crafts. Brochures available from Eastbourne Tourist Information Centre, Cornfield Road, or any of the venues taking part. Also on 1st & 2nd December. www.eastbourneartists.co.uk www.facebook.com/EastbourneChristmas-Open-Houses Saturday 8th - Thursday 13th Film: Peterloo Towner, Devonshire Park 4pm (Sat, Sun), 1pm & 4pm (Thurs, open captioned screenings). Mike Leigh’s portrayal of the 1819 Peterloo Massacre. Cert 12A. £8.50/£7 (conc. & members)/ £6 (Thurs matinée)/£5 (under 18s). Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk

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Sunday 9th Living Stones Community Church Carol Service Community Wise, Ocklynge Road 10.30am. Tel: 01323 722924 www.communitywise.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: Kusama – Infinity Towner, Devonshire Park 12 noon. Exploring Yayoi Kusama’s fierce determination to become a worldrenowned artist. Cert 12A. £8.50/£7 (conc. & members)/£5 (under 18s). Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk Carols with the Crew Sovereign Harbour Waterfront (by the north bridge) 2.30pm. Join in with the crew of Eastbourne RNLI Lifeboats. Traditional carols accompanied by Lewes, Glynde & Beddingham Brass Band, readings by crew members and a short address by Eastbourne Lifeboats padre, Father Robert Coates. Wednesday 12th Splash Point Jazz Club Fishermen’s Club, Royal Parade 8pm. Christmas special! Alan Barnes’ Christmas Carol. Tickets £15, on the door or online. www.wegottickets.com/splashpointjazz Wednesday 12th - Saturday 22nd ‘After Dark’ – DC Members Show DC1 Café & Gallery, 67-69 Seaside Rd 11am - 5pm (Tues-Sat). Christmas exhibition demonstrating the richness, diversity and quality of work produced by DC members. Opening celebration, late night shopping and members’ social Friday 14th, 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Tel: 01323 731600 www.devonshirecollective.co.uk Thursday 13th Food Market Community Wise, Ocklynge Road 10am - 12.30pm. Quality produce and local goods. Refreshments available. Tel: 01323 722924 www.communitywise.org.uk Christmas Carol Service All Saints’ Church, Grange Road 6pm. Eastbourne College Christmas carol service. All welcome, no need to book for service. Refreshments available in the Birley Centre afterwards; to attend tel: 01323 452314 Email: jt@eastbourne-college.co.uk

Christmas Dinner from Edward I to Edward VII Eastbourne Town Hall, Grove Road 7.30pm. Dr Annie Gray on the vagaries of Christmas dinner from the medieval to almost modern times. Tickets £10 incl. glass of wine. https://bit.ly/2OEAYDZ Eastbourne Comedy Club Printers Playhouse, 49 Grove Road 7.30pm for 8.15pm. With MC Jim Grant. Free, bucket collection. www.oioicomedy.com Thursday 13th - Monday 31st The Lost Toys’ Big Christmas Adventure! Towner, Devonshire Park Various times. A brand-new musical about three toys who have been created in Father Christmas’ North Pole Factory. Tickets £15.50/£13.50 conc./£48.50 family (2 adults, 2 children or 1 adult, 3 children)/ free for under 3s on lap. Tel: 0333 666 3366 www.underwiredproductions.com www.townereastbourne.org.uk Saturday 15th Eastbourne Choral Society Eastbourne Arndale Centre 10.30am. Carols in aid of Alzheimer’s charity, Memory Lane Eastbourne. www.eastbournechoralsociety.org.uk Ordinary Women with Extraordinary Stories Eastbourne Town Hall, Grove Rd 2pm - 3pm. Join Katherine Buckland to discover the extraordinary stories of ordinary women living in Eastbourne over the last 2,500 years. Free, donations welcome to support further research. https://bit.ly/2PXk8ov Concentus Sings Christmas St Saviour’s Church, South Street 4pm. Modern and traditional seasonal favourites. Also in Seaford on Saturday 8th. Tickets £10/£5 under-16s from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church St, Seaford; Semantics, 33 Grove Road, Eastbourne; Eastbourne Tourist Info Centre, Cornfield Road; tel: 07789 343514 or 07920 430162; on the door; or www. ticketsource.co.uk/concentus www.concentus-sings.com Film: Postcards from London Towner, Devonshire Park 4.30pm. A young man escapes the suburbs for Soho. Cert TBC. £8.50/£7 (conc. & members)/£5 (under 18s). Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk Stargazing with Eastbourne Astronomical Society Western Lawns, opposite the Landsdowne Hotel 7pm - 10pm. A family-friendly tour of the night sky, suitable for all. Use the society’s telescopes or your own. Free. www.eastbourneas.org.uk

Sussex Darkside Theatrical Ghost Walk Newhaven Fort, Fort Road, Newhaven 8pm - 9.30pm. Join the resident ghosts to hear about the ghosts at the fort, together with some of the best ghost stories from other forts around the country. A theatrical event, not a ghost hunt. Tickets £15 adult/£10 conc./£40 family (2a2c). Tel: 01273 517622 www.newhavenfort.org.uk Saturday 15th - Thursday 20th Film: Wildlife Towner, Devonshire Park 2pm (Sat), 4.30pm (Sun, Thurs). Carey Mulligan and Jake Gyllenhaal star in Paul Dano’s directorial debut. Cert 12A. £8.50/£7 (conc. & members)/£6 (Thurs matinée)/£5 (under 18s). Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk Sunday 16th Family Film: A Cat in Paris Towner, Devonshire Park 10.30am. The story of Dino, a cool cat with a double life. Cert PG. £4. Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk A Festive Noel St Saviour’s Church, South Street 7.45pm. Christmas concert by Polyphony Voices in Harmony and Polyphony Ensemble. In aid of Eastbourne Blind Society. Tickets £7 on the door or £5.50 in advance, from Bonners Music Store, 56 Langney Road and Eastbourne Blind Society, tel: 01323 729511 www.sovereignpolyphony.com Sunday 16th - Thursday 20th Film: The Price of Everything Towner, Devonshire Park 2pm (Sun), 7pm (Thurs). Examining the role of art and artistic passion in today’s consumer-based society. Cert 12A. £8.50/£7 (conc. & members)/£5 (under 18s). Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk Tuesday 18th Win a Car Charity Raffle Eastbourne Arndale Centre 9am - 4pm. Friends of Eastbourne Hospital will be selling tickets for this popular charity raffle. Tel: 01323 438236 Email: esh-tr.friendsdgh@nhs.net www.friendsdgh.org.uk Wednesday 19th Eastbourne Choral Society All Souls’ Church, Susans Road 1pm. Carol service. www.eastbournechoralsociety.org.uk The Lamb Folk Club The Lamb Inn, High Street 8pm. Christmas party. Free. Tel: 01323 728268 www.lambfolkclub.co.uk

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Saturday 22nd Film: Arthur Christmas Towner, Devonshire Park 2pm. Christmas family treat from the makers of Wallace and Gromit. Cert U. £8.50/£7 (conc. & members)/£5 (under 18s). Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk Saturday 22nd - Sunday 30th Film: First Man Towner, Devonshire Park 4pm (Sat 22nd & 29th), 2pm (Thurs 27th), 4.30pm (Sun 30th). The riveting story behind the first manned mission to the moon. Cert 12A. £8.50/£7 (conc. & members)/£6 (Thurs matinée)/£5 (under 18s). Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk Sunday 23rd 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: It’s a Wonderful Life Towner, Devonshire Park 2pm. Frank Capra’s 1946 classic. Cert U. £8.50/£7 (conc. & members)/£5 (under 18s). Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk Concentus’ Big Community Carol Sing Eastbourne Town Centre 3.30pm, 4.30pm, 5pm. Join in as Concentus closes the Christmas market. Tuesday 25th Christmas Day Concert Eastbourne Bandstand, Grand Parade 10.30am - 12 noon. Festive entertainment from Eastbourne Silver Band. Free. www.eastbournebandstand.co.uk Wednesday 26th Boxing Day Concert Eastbourne Bandstand, Grand Parade 11am - 12.30pm. The Ray Campbell Dance Band. Free. www.eastbournebandstand.co.uk Saturday 29th Film: The Nightmare Before Christmas Towner, Devonshire Park 2pm. Jack Skellington causes Christmas chaos. Cert PG. £8.50/£7 (conc. & members)/£5 (under 18s). Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk Sunday 30th Film: The Apartment Towner, Devonshire Park 2pm. Billy Wilder’s 1960 holiday classic. Cert PG. £8.50/£7 (conc. & members)/£5 (under 18s). Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk

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JANUARY Tuesday 1st New Year’s Day Concert Eastbourne Bandstand, Grand Parade 11am - 12.30pm. The Ray Campbell Dance Band. Free. www.eastbournebandstand.co.uk Wednesday 2nd The Lamb Folk Club The Lamb Inn, High Street 8pm. Open stage. Free. Tel: 01323 728268 www.lambfolkclub.co.uk Thursday 3rd Family Roots, Eastbourne & District Family History Society Ocklynge School,Victoria Drive 7.30pm. ‘Beachy Head Lighthouse’, talk by Christopher Whittick from The Keep, East Sussex Record Office. Members £1, visitors £1.50, including refreshments, new members welcome. Tel: 01323 731792 www.eastbournefhs.org.uk Saturday 5th Eastbourne Sketchers Art Box, Towner, Devonshire Park 2.30pm - 4.30pm. Go out and about sketching and spend time in the gallery. For all adults with an interest in sketching. Run by members of the community for people who love to sketch from real life. Please bring own materials. Tea and coffee provided. Free, no need to book. Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk Sunday 6th 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 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 www.facebook.com/messychurchOTCC Tuesday 8th Open Ended Towner, Devonshire Park 10am-12 noon. Groundbreaking initiative for adults with memory problems and their carers, providing facilitated access to the gallery’s collection. A conversation

through art than a formal tour. £3 incl. refreshments, free for carers. Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk Community Lunch Old Town Community Centre, 1a Central Avenue 12.30pm. Community lunch held by Old Town Community Church, usually on the first Tuesday of each month. Thursday 10th Food Market Community Wise, Ocklynge Road 10am - 12.30pm. Quality produce and local goods. Refreshments available. Tel: 01323 722924 www.communitywise.org.uk Deafblind Support Group ESHRC Centre, 8 St Leonard’s Road 10.30am - 12 noon. A small, friendly group. Meet other deafblind people for a tea/ coffee and find out about current issues that may be of particular interest. Tel: 01323 722505 Email: mail@eshrc.org.uk www.eshrc.org.uk Mothers’ Union at St Mary’s, Old Town The Old Parsonage, Ocklynge Rd 2.30pm. AGM. Visitors welcome. Tel: Anne Eastbury 01323 737113 Eastbourne Comedy Club Printers Playhouse, 49 Grove Road 7.30pm for 8.15pm. With MC Jim Grant. Free, bucket collection. www.oioicomedy.com Friday 11th Jo Neary & Friends The Lamb Inn, High Street 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Alternative comedy and music night, with Robin Ince. Tickets £10. www.wegottickets.com Saturday 12th Stargazing with Eastbourne Astronomical Society Western Lawns, opposite the Landsdowne Hotel 7pm - 10pm. A family-friendly tour of the night sky, suitable for all. Use the society’s telescopes or your own. Free. www.eastbourneas.org.uk Tuesday 15th - Saturday 19th Changes In Our Lifetime DC1 Café & Gallery, 67-69 Seaside Rd 11am - 5pm. See website for details. Tel: 01323 731600 www.devonshirecollective.co.uk Wednesday 16th The Lamb Folk Club The Lamb Inn, High Street 8pm. Ben Paley and Tab Hunter. Exceptional duo delivering traditional music from Ireland, Sweden, America and Eastern Europe. £7. Tel: 01323 728268 www.lambfolkclub.co.uk

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Thursday 17th Sussex Wildlife Trust Seaford and Eastbourne Area Group Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Road 7.30pm. ‘Gardening for Wildlife’, illustrated talk by Adrian Thomas, RSPB wildlife gardening expert. £3 SWT members/£4 visitors. Tel: 01424 777291 or 07946 753135 www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk Sunday 20th 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 22nd Jan - Saturday 9th Feb DC Printmakers Exhibition DC1 Café & Gallery, 67-69 Seaside Rd 11am - 5pm. See website for details. Tel: 01323 731600 www.devonshirecollective.co.uk

WHAT’S ON WEEKLY? ARTS & CRAFTS

Art Club Eden Blue, Green Street Mon: 12.30pm - 2pm. Open to all. Tel: 01323 639883 www.edenblue.co.uk Artists’ Workshop Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Mon: 9.30am - 12.30pm. Tel: 01323 722924 www.communitywise.org.uk Clay Workshop Unit 4, Commercial Mews North Various days & times: Come and try your hand at building, modelling, throwing or sculpting in clay. A range of courses, workshops and drop-in sessions for all ages and stages. Equipment provided. Tel: Graham 07962 367152 Email: grahammatthews.pots@gmail.com Dementia Art Group Eastbourne Weekly: Art group for people living with dementia. Tel: 07724 186672 www.mhsc.uk Drawing with Adrian Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Thurs eves: Beginning 4th October. Tel: 01323 722924 www.communitywise.org.uk Eastbourne Calligraphers Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Weds: 10am - 12 noon. For more information phone Bridget on 01323 894640

Thursday 24th Mothers’ Union at St Mary’s, Old Town The Old Parsonage, Ocklynge Rd 2.30pm. Anna Clarke speaks on ‘Paediatric Nursing’. Visitors welcome. Tel: Anne Eastbury 01323 737113

Sunday 27th Oi Oi Comedy Club Bar Blue, 2d Pevensey Road 8pm. MC Jim Grant introduces 6 new acts. Free. Tel: 07773 147986. www.oioicomedy.com

Eastbourne Recorded Music Society St Saviour’s Hall, South Street 7pm - 9pm. ‘Music in St Petersburg during the time of Catherine the Great’, talk by Jonathan Parris. Visitors £2. Tel: 01323 504747 www.eastbournerms.org.uk

Monday 28th Hard of Hearing Support Group Polegate Town Council, 49 High Street, Polegate 10am - 11.30am. A friendly, relaxed group. Meet other deaf or hard of hearing people for a tea or coffee. Plus guest speakers, raffles and information and advice. Tel: 01323 722505 Email: mail@eshrc.org.uk www.eshrc.org.uk

Friday 25th Hard of Hearing Support Group ESHRC Centre, 8 St Leonard’s Road 2.30pm - 4pm. A friendly, relaxed group. Meet other deaf or hard of hearing people for a tea or coffee. Plus guest speakers, raffles and information and advice. Tel: 01323 722505 Email: mail@eshrc.org.uk www.eshrc.org.uk

Get Crafty Kids Club (ages 7-14) Eden Blue, Green Street Thurs: 4pm - 5pm. £6 per class, due termly. Tel: 01323 639883 www.edenblue.co.uk Knit & Natter Salvation Army Hall, Royal Sussex Cresc. Mon:10am - 12 noon. Crafts, coffee and a friendly chat. Open to everyone. Tel: 01323 641833 Let’s Paint Saturday Art Group Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Sat: 9.30am. Tel: 01323 722924 www.communitywise.org.uk Old Town Quilters Community Wise, Ocklynge Road 2nd & 4th Thurs of the month: 2pm - 4.30pm. A mixture of beginners, improvers and experienced quilters and sewers, with occasional talks and workshops. www.oldtownquilters.org.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

Wednesday 30th Splash Point Jazz Club Fishermen’s Club, Royal Parade 8pm. Guitarist Nigel Price with his organ trio and special guest Vasilis Xenopoulos (tenor sax). Tickets £10, on the door or online. www.wegottickets.com/splashpointjazz

meeting Aug & Dec. Guests welcome £4 on the door. for details of demonstrators see Facebook; tel: Andrew 01323 721700; www.sea-art.co.uk Textile, Spinning and Crafting Group Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Mon: afternoons once a month. £5 per person, incl. refreshments. For info and to book, tel: 01323 722924 www.communitywise.org.uk U3A Art Group Community Wise, Ocklynge Road First Fri of month: 10am - 12 noon. Tel: 01323 722924 www.communitywise. org.uk Watercolours for Beginners & Improvers Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat: 9.30am. Not during August. Tel: 01323 722924 www.communitywise.org.uk Continued...

Saturday Morning Art Community Wise, Ocklynge Rd Sat: 10am - 12 noon. A cooperative with occasional guest tutoring. Friendly group of would-be artists, mixed ability. Tel: Sandie 07763 111207. www.communitywise.org.uk Society of Eastbourne Artists Lansdowne Hotel, King Edward’s Parade Third Fri of month: 7pm - 9.30pm. No

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CLUBS & ORGANISATIONS

24th Eastbourne Guides St Elisabeth’s Church Hall,Victoria Drive Thurs: 6.30 - 8pm. A great opportunity for girls to learn new skills, take part in outdoor adventures and make new friends. Please email Hannah Cloutt on 24theastbourneguides@gmail.com Bespoke Eastbourne Da Vinci Hotel, 10 Howard Square 3rd Weds of the month: 7.30pm. Promoting and campaigning for safe cycling in Eastbourne. www.bespokecyclegroup.org Book Club Eden Blue, Green Street Thurs: 11am (monthly). Fri: 6.30pm (monthly). To join, please enquire. Tel: 01323 639883 www.edenblue.co.uk Bourne Wanderers Womens’ Institute St Elisabeth’s Church Hall,Victoria Drive 1st Thurs of the month: 7.30pm (not Aug). A small, friendly group welcomes new members. Tel: 01323 485631 or 01323 502065 or 01323 726322 Boys’ Brigade Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Road Wed: 5.15-8pm. Term time only. Tel: 01323 737974 CODA Community Wise, Ocklynge Rd Sat: 11.30am. Co-dependency Anonymous meeting. Tel: 01323 722924 www.communitywise.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 Coffee & Board Games Club Eden Blue, Green Street Thurs: 12.30pm - 2pm. Free entry, open to all. Tel: 01323 639883 www.edenblue.co.uk Creative Writing for Beginners Course Eden Blue, Green Street Weds: 1.30pm - 3pm. £10 per class, due termly. Tel: 01323 639883 www.edenblue.co.uk 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 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 & South Downs Philatelic Society St John Ambulance Brigade Headquarters, Bourne Street Thurs: 7pm for 7.30pm. A friendly society that welcomes all stamp collectors, whether beginners or advanced. Includes stamp displays, auctions, an exchange packet, competitions and a library. Tel: 01323 737183 www.eastbournestampclub.co.uk Eastbourne Bridge Club Wish Road Up to 11 sessions of bridge per week in our own premises. We also run four different courses with lessons for all levels from beginners upwards. www.eastbournebridgeclub.co.uk Eastbourne Chess Club Royal Air Forces Association, 11 Wish Road Fri: 6.30pm Juniors, 7.30pm Members. The club welcomes beginners to strong County players. Annual membership £15 Juniors, £30 Students, £60 Members. Tel: Colin Clark 01323 737432 Email: colindavidclark@hotmail.com Eastbourne Fairtrade Meeting Maxims, 53 South Street 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://eastbournepeoples assembly.wordpress.com/ Eastbourne Photographic Society Bridgemere Centre, 100 Bridgemere Rd Fri: 7pm (Sept - April). If you have an interest in photography and would like more information on how to meet like-minded people and improve your photography skills, please email: membershipsecretary@epscameraclub. co.uk Eastbourne RNLI Members’ meeting Langham Hotel, Eastbourne 2nd Fri: 10am-12.30pm. A social chat with tea and coffee. Eastbourne Speakers’ Club Lansdowne Hotel, King Edward’s Parade 1st & 3rd Weds: 7.15pm. Learn, practise and improve your communication and public speaking skills in a fun, friendly and supportive club. Free for the first three visits., £5 per visit for non-members thereafter.Tel: 01323 760090. www.eastbournespeakersclub.co.uk 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

English for Beginners Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Thurs: 10am - 12 noon. Free course of 10 lessons. All materials provided. Tel: 01323 722924 www.communitywise.org.uk Families for Autism Youth Club Community Wise, Ocklynge Road 1st & 3rd Sat of the month: 9.30am 2.30pm. Tel: 07415 137887 www.communitywise.org.uk Gamblers Anonymous Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Thurs: 7.30pm. Tel: 01323 722924 www.communitywise.org.uk Girls’ Brigade Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Road Mon: 6-8pm. Term time only. Tel: 01323 737974 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 Tues: 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: 2pm-4pm (not Aug). Tel: 01323 722924 www.communitywise.org.uk Lip Reading Tuition Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Tues: 1.30pm. Term time only. Tel: 01323 722505 or 07950 855580 www.eshrc.org.uk Live Wires Youth Club Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Fri: 6pm-9pm. For young people in Years 4-9. Tel: 01323 722924 www.communitywise.org.uk Luncheon Club Salvation Army Hall, Royal Sussex Cresc. Weds:12.30pm. A two-course meal and a cuppa for only £3.50/£1.50 children. Tel: 01323 641833 Mindful Stone Balancing Holywell end, Eastbourne Seafront Weekly: Stone balancing and meditation. £5 per session. Tel: 07724 186672 www.mhsc.uk Old Town Cubs & Scouts Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Thur: 6-9pm. Tel: 01323 507391 www.communitywise.org.uk

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One You East Sussex Various locations Free healthy lifestyle service. Supporting East Sussex residents to eat well, move more, drink less, be smoke free and lose weight through internal programmes and 1-2-1 support. Plus free NHS health checks. To self-refer or refer a friend go online or tel: 01323 404600 www.oneyoueastsussex.org.uk

YMCA Youth Club Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Tues: 6.30pm. For young people aged 11 to 18 years. www.communitywise.org.uk

Overeaters Anonymous Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Thurs: 7.30pm. Tel: 01323 722924 www.communitywise.org.uk

Café Church Salvation Army Hall, Royal Sussex Cresc. Sun: 11am. All are welcome. Tel: 01323 641833

Parkinson’s UK Eastbourne Branch Christ the King RC Church, Princes Rd 4th Tues of the month: 2pm - 4pm. A social with entertainment, choirs, talks, tea and cake/biscuit, with outings during spring and summer. We do not talk about the dreaded problem! Easy access.

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

Poetry for Beginners Course Eden Blue, Green Street Fri: 9am - 10.25am. £10 per class, due termly. Tel: 01323 639883 www.edenblue.co.uk Pokémon League Community Wise, Ocklynge Road 1st and 3rd Tues: 4pm-7pm & 7pm-9pm. Tel: 07974 422417 www.communitywise.org.uk Probus Club of Eastbourne Cumberland Hotel, Grand Parade 1st & 3rd Tues. New members welcome. Email: johnandclarehugh@gmail.com Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes RAFA Club, Wish Road Sun: 6pm. Tel: 07766 404133 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 Spanish for Beginners Eden Blue, Green Street Weds: 12 noon - 1pm. £8 per class, due termly. Tel: 01323 639883 www.edenblue.co.uk 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 U3A The English Novel Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Weds mornings: Tel: 01323 722924 www.communitywise.org.uk U3A Shakespeare Group Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Second Mon of the month: 2pm. Tel: 01323 722924 www.communitywise.org.uk

COMMUNITY

Bible Study Salvation Army Hall, Royal Sussex Cresc. Tues: 2pm. Tel: 01323 641833

Community Lunch Old Town Community Centre, 1a Central Avenue First Tues of the month: 12.30pm. We look forward to seeing you there. Takes place on Tuesday 8th in January 2019. Community Wise Wise Buys Shop Ocklynge Road Mon, Tues, Thurs:10am-4pm, closed 1-2pm. Fri: 10am-4pm, closed 12.30pm2pm. 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 Food Market Community Wise, Ocklynge Road 2nd Thurs of the month: 10am - 12.30pm. Tel. 01323 722924 www.communitywise.org.uk Gather Pop Up Café Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Fri:11am-3pm. Light lunch £1.50. Open to everyone. Free entry with small charge for refreshments. Not in August. Tel. 01323 722924 or www.communitywise.org.uk Hearing Aid Maintenance, NHS Batteries and Hearing Loss Advice ESHRC Centre, 8 St Leonard’s Road Tues & Weds:10am-12 noon & 2pm - 4pm. Drop-in service with your local friendly team. Please bring your brown NHS record book. See website for details of other days and venues around Eastbourne and surrounding areas. Tel: 01323 722505 Email: mail@eshrc.org.uk www.eshrc.org.uk Living Stones Community Church Family Service Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Sun: 10.30am. Lunch fterwards. Tel. 01323 722924 www.communitywise.org.uk

The Matthew 25 Mission Brodie Hall, Christ Church, Seaside Weekdays: 8am - 3.30pm. Drop-in centre offering a friendly, non-judgemental welcome, a listening ear, and a range of support services. Hot food, clothing, bedding and toiletries provided to those who need them. Guests can also play chess, read, join the art club or help in the garden. Tel: Graham 07484 152210 www.matthew25mission.org Mosaic Church Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Sun: 3.30pm-5.15pm. Tel. 01323 722924 www.communitywise.org.uk Old Town Community Church Old Town Community Centre Sun: 10.30am-12 noon. Everyone invited. Old Town Community Library 191 Victoria Drive Tues, Thurs, Fri: 10am-4pm Sat: 10am-1pm. Charity, run by volunteers. Recently refurbished and expanding. Children’s section, tea/coffee, internet access, printing and photocopying. Premises are for hire. Tel: 01323 649964 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 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 Seaside Indoor Market Bodyclub, 125 Seaside Sat: 10am-1pm. Stalls include toys and games, jewellery, gifts, household items, fresh produce. Refreshments available. 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

Accord Choir Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Weds: 10am - 12 noon. Tel: 07788 166173 African Drumming Class Eden Blue, Green Street Sun: 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Tel: 01323 639883 www.edenblue.co.uk

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Archway Contemporary Choir Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Tues: 7.30-9pm. Join our exciting and vibrant choir – a mixture of gospel and contemporary songs. No audition necessary. £7 per session or £25 pcm if paying by direct debit. Tel: 01323 897590. www.thearchwaygroup.com Concentus Choir JPK Project, 39-41 Church Street, Eastbourne Mon: 7.30pm - 9.45pm. New term starts 7th January 2019. Tel: Claire 07920 430162 or Sue 07789 343514 www.concentus-sings.com Eastbourne Choral Society All Saints’ Church Hall, Grange Road Tues: 7.30-9.30pm. New members always welcome. www.eastbournechoralsociety.org.uk Eden Blue Folk Orchestra Eden Blue, Green Street Mon: 8pm - 9.30pm. All musicians welcome. £7 per session drop-in/£6 per session paid termly. 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 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 Rock, Pop & Gospel Choir Eden Blue, Green Street Tues: 8pm - 9.30pm. £7 per session drop-in/£6 per session paid termly. Tel: 01323 639883 www.edenblue.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 U3A Singing for Pleasure & Singing in Harmony Old Town Community Hall, Central Ave 1st & 3rd Mon: Singing for Pleasure: 2pm-3pm, Singing in Harmony 3pm 4pm. 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.

Ukulele Group Eden Blue, Green Street Tues: 5.30pm - 6.30pm. £9 per session drop-in/£8 per session paid termly. Tel: 01323 639883 www.edenblue.co.uk VOICES Choir Christ Church, Princes Road Weds: 7-9pm. Baptist Church, Pevensy Bay Thurs: 12.30-2pm and 7-9pm.The friendliest choir around. No auditions, just loads of fun. £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

BABY & PRE-SCHOOL

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. 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 The Creation Station: Baby Discover Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Thurs: 9.30am - 10.30am. For 6 months to 15 months. Tel: 01323 301871 www.communitywise.org.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: 9.45am - 11.45am. Soft Play. Thurs: 10am - 12 noon. Messy Play or Creative Play. Facebook: Little Bears Soft Play Email: littlebearssoftplay@gmail.com www.communitywise.org.uk Little Stones Toddlers run by Living Stones Church Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Tue: from 9.45-11.45am.Term time. Just drop in. £2 per family. For parents and toddlers, bumps and babes. Tel: 01323 722924 www.communitywise.org.uk Parent and Toddlers Morning Salvation Army Hall, Royal Sussex Cresc. Tue: 10am-12 noon. 50p per child. Includeds bottomless tea/coffee and a healthy snack.Tel: 01323 641833

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 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

Clubbercise Fitness Eden Blue, Green Street Mon: 5.40pm - 6.40pm. Weds: 8pm - 9pm. £6 per session drop-in/£5 per session paid termly. Tel: 01323 639883 www.edenblue.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 Eastbourne Parkrun Shinewater Park Sat: 9am. A 5k run, it’s you against the clock. Register beforehand at www.parkrun.org.uk/eastbourne Eastbourne Roller Disco Sports Park, Cross Levels Way Sat: 2.30pm. The biggest roller disco in the south. Family £12, skate hire £2, integrated roller birthday parties welcome (£3). Tel: 07940 773295 www.eastbournerollerdisco.co.uk Eastbourne Scottish Dance Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Wed: 7.30-9.30pm. Tel: 01323 301871 www.communitywise.org.uk Elim Bowls Club Elim Family Church, 1A Hartfield Road Tues: 12 noon - 3pm. Beginner or expert – you are welcome to join us playing carpet or short mat bowls (bowls provided). £2 to play, £2 lunch. Tel: 01323 731843 Email: info@elimeastbourne.org.uk Fitness Classes Eastbourne For more information, tel: 01323 446404 Email: hailsham@sussexcommunity.org.uk Fitness Classes Various venues, Eastbourne Daily: Classes and times to suit ALL ages and abilities. Tel: Chris 07487 726033 Fiveways Dance Club Emmanuel Hall, Hawkswood Road, Hailsham Mon: 8pm - 10.15pm. Come along and meet us, we have a lot of fun dancing. Mainly sequence with some ballroom and line. First session free, then £5 incl. coffee/ tea and biscuits. Tel: 01323 417517

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International Folk and Dance Circle Willingdon Memorial Hall, Church Street, Willingdon Weds: 2pm - 3.30pm, term time only (please ask). Enjoy a wide variety of traditional and choreographed dances from many countries and cultures. No partner needed, beginners of all ages welcome. £5 per session. Tel: 01323 502962 Email: silviamcintyre@hotmail.com Karate Jutsu Kai Cavendish School, Eldon Road (Thurs) Grovelands School, Hailsham (Mon) 6-7pm Juniors, 7-8.30pm Seniors, Kickboxing 8.30 -9.30pm. Strength, fitness, discipline. All abilities welcome. Tel Shihan Cliff 07814 543123 www.karatejutsukai. com facebook: karate jutsu kai. 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, improvers/intermediate). £6, £3 full-time students with ID. Learn to dance the Lindy Hop, the original 1930s /40s swing jive from the USA. Not in August. Tel Alan: 07875 607322, Email: alanhumphris@live. co.uk Facebook: Eastbourne Swing Jive Motcombe Gardens Bowls Club Motcombe Lane, Old Town, Eastbourne Weds: Friendly club, established 1910. If you’re looking for a new club or re just interested in finding out about bowls, come along and enjoy yourself. Full or associate membership available. Tel: 01323 763326 www. motcombegardensbowlsclub.org.uk Movement Therapy Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Tues: 1.30pm - 3pm. Tel: Gail 07710 701273 www.communitywise.org.uk Mummy and Me Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Weds: 9.30am - 10.30am. Exercise class. Not in August. Tel: 01323 722924 www.communitywise.org.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, Weds and Fri: Ballet for adults and children. Tel: 01323 438697 www.communitywise.org.uk

Pilates Community Wise, Ocklynge Rd Six-week courses for all abilities. Mon: 6.15pm. All abilities mat work. Private one-to-one classes available. Email: andreaastley@hotmail.co.uk Pilates Eden Blue, Green Street Tues: 6.40pm - 7.40pm. Pilates for All. Weds: 9.30am - 10.30am & 5.40pm 6.40pm. Pilates for All. Thurs: 10.45am - 11.45am. Pilates for Beginners. 5.40pm - 6.40pm. Total Barre™ Pilates. 6.50pm - 7.50pm. Pilates for All. £8.50 per session drop-in/£7 per session paid termly. Tel: 01323 639883 www.edenblue.co.uk Qi Gong Enterprise Centre, Station Roundabout Weds: 5-5.45pm. No experience necessary. No special clothing, just turn up. 07812 052742 www.yogaeastbourne.com Rick Bonner Tea Dance Imperial Hotel, Devonshire Place Thurs: 2pm - 4pm. Live music for Ballroom and Latin, plus sequence with recorded music. Singles and couples welcome. Sprung floor. No need to book. £4.50 incl. coffee/tea and biscuit. Tel: 01323 411043 Salsa for All Eden Blue, Green Street Sun: 5pm - 6pm. Beginners. 6pm - 7pm. Intermediates. £7 per session drop-in/£6 per session paid termly. Tel: 01323 639883 www.edenblue.co.uk 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 Sk8school Sports Park, Cross Levels Way Alternate Sats: 1pm. Followed by the biggest roller disco in the south. £5 child, £8 adult, £2 skate hire, private coaching and group classes available. Tel: 07940 773295 www.sk8school.co.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 Swoove Box Eden Blue, Green Street Weds: 8.45am - 9.30am. £6 per session drop-in/£5 per session paid termly. Tel: 01323 639883 www.edenblue.co.uk Swoove Fitness Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Mon: 1pm - 2pm. Tel: 01323 722924 www.communitywise.org.uk

Swoove Fitness Eden Blue, Green Street Tues: 9.30am - 10.30am. Fri: 10.30am - 11.30am. £6 per session drop-in/£5 per session paid termly. Tel: 01323 639883 www.edenblue.co.uk Swoove Strength Eden Blue, Green Street Tues: 10.35am - 11.35am. £6 per session drop-in/£5 per session paid termly. Tel: 01323 639883 www.edenblue.co.uk 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 Tempo Run Session Wish Tower Car Park Tues: 6.30pm. Runners of all abilities and experience are welcome, as long as you can run for 15 minutes. £10 for the year. Tel: 01323 723152 www.temposhop.co.uk Walking Group Eden Blue, Green Street Sat: 11am (once every 4-6 weeks). To join, please enquire. Tel: 01323 639883 www.edenblue.co.uk Wu Tai Chi / Qigong Eden Blue, Green Street Mon: 6.50pm - 7.50pm. £8.50 per session drop-in/£7 per session paid termly. Tel: 01323 639883 www.edenblue.co.uk Yoga Eden Blue, Green Street Mon: 10.45am - 11.45am. Restorative Yoga for Wellbeing. Weds: 6.50pm - 7.50pm. Mind, Body & Spirit Yoga. Thurs: 9.30am - 10.30am & 8pm - 9pm. Mind, Body & Spirit Yoga. £8.50 per session drop-in/£7 per session paid termly. Tel: 01323 639883 www.edenblue.co.uk Young at Hearts Class Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Tues: 12.30pm. Tel: 07805 351526 www.rethinkfitness.co.uk Zumba Eden Blue, Green Street Mon: 9.30am - 10.30am. £6 per session drop-in/£5 per session paid termly. Tel: 01323 639883 www.edenblue.co.uk

WEIGHT LOSS & BEAUTY

Slimming World Community Wise, Ocklynge Road Weds: 5.30pm & 7pm. Tel: 01323 722924 www.communitywise.org.uk Weight Control & Nutritional Advice Various venues, Eastbourne Daily: Classes and times to suit ALL ages and abilities. Tel: Chris 07487 726033

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Please look us up online: Facebook, Twitter and www.antiqueseastbourne.co.uk twitter: @EAntiqueCentre To advertise in Eastbourne Town Crier please call 01273 710793 or email fran@theoldtowncrier.co.uk

Old Town 117 Green Street, Eastbourne BN21 1RS T 01323 419911 sales@ragerroberts.co.uk

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Please contact us for free confidential advice if you are considering a move.

The combined coverage of our Eastbourne offices as well as our Alfriston marketing base continues to achieve more sales in Eastbourne at ÂŁ250,000 and above than any other agent.

ÂŁ250,000 and above November 2017 to November 2018

SALES AGREED

Eastbourne 36 Cornfield Road, Eastbourne BN21 4QH T 01323 430133 sales@ragerroberts.co.uk

50 64

Agent 6

132

Alfriston 1 North Street, Alfriston BN26 5UG T 01323 871171 sales@ragerroberts.co.uk

Agent 7

22 24 30 33 33

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Others (59 offices)

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115

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