Goldentimes March/April 2015
Your FREE guide to active living for the over 50s in EAST SUSSEX
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pring is on the way and Golden Times is back with another, bi-monthly guide to local life for the over 50's. On the cover this month we have a Little Gull (Though I'm not much of an ornithologist) ruffling up his feathers against the wind while the sun dips into the sea behind him. For March & April we've got a magazine packed with information for you. A big thanks to all of our contributors and advertisers for helping us put together the magazine, which we hope you will enjoy. Jason
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Franks Column - A new career Local Clubs & Associations Event Listings Julia Meanwell's Column Health and wellbeing Section Spring fashion With Michele Duke Tricia's Easter Column Event Listings Phoenix Gardening's spring tips The facts about inheritance tax Creative Writing Corner Food & Drink Section Golden Times Recipe with Faz Razeen
The Golden Times Team:
Jason - Editor
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Frank - Travel
Tricia - Columnist
Michèle - Fashion
Julia - Relationships
Faz - Cooking
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In my previous column I wrote about being given the opportunity of applying to become a Holiday Rep; so not being one to let the grass grow under my feet I decided to give it a go!! When I returned home I mulled the idea over in my mind for a while then after a few deep breaths (Each breath lasting about two days!) I finally picked up the phone. Because of the number I had been given by my daughter's boss I got straight through to the very person who was running the recruiting programme. Bingo! Having introduced myself with some serious name-dropping I laid my cards on the table, so to speak, and said that as I was 57 years old I had no desire to waste her time or indeed to waste mine if I was considered too old for the job. To my surprise she said "Fair enough, so when can you come for an interview"? Like an idiot I said tomorrow would be fine so she said fine, I'll see you at 2pm tomorrow then. End of conversation! I hadn't realised that even though I was being a bit flippant she would take me seriously or maybe she was just checking me out? Anyway what I had landed myself with was a 180 mile journey before 2pm the following day. The company was based in a town called Stockport on the outskirts of Manchester so after a fairly early morning start I rolled up at the office with time to spare. The interview went quite smoothly, or so it seemed, and then the lady holding the interview asked me to excuse her for a few minutes while she left the office. On her return she handed me an application form, and said "When you get home fill this in, and return it with two passport size photographs." She then shook my hand and told me I'd got the job!
I was in a bit of a daze on the drive back home as I realised that I really had found a new direction in my life. I didn't know which direction I would be heading in but I remembered the old motto once again "Who dares wins". The day after I got home, I explained to my daughter that the job was only from October until May and that I would spend the Summer months in England. I don't think she was too impressed by the fact that Dad would be spending the whole of the Winter in sunnier climes. Shortly afterwards I was allocated a posting to the island of Gran Canaria, and after being fitted out with my uniform and attending a 3 day induction course I found myself on a flight to GC in the second week in October. I was met at the airport by June, the Resort Manager, who took me to my apartment and then off for a meal. During the meal she told me that I was the first Host ever to work for the company at that resort, and that I would have to set up the whole holiday programme by myself as she didn't have a clue what it was all about. That came as a bit of a shock but after a few more drinks we decided it could be fun with the blind leading the blind especially as our big bosses at head office didn't have a clue either. It looked like Frankie was gonna be on a Carte Blanche roll!! In the next issue I will fill you in on the details of my first winter as a Rep; so until then, stay healthy, watch how you go, and enjoy living........Frank
Local Clubs & Associations Anderida Writers, E'bourne Tel: Tony Flood 01323 471726 or Elizabeth Wright 01323 503952
Bexhill Rotary Club 01424 843975 bexhill.rotaryweb.org
Eastbourne Area Epilepsy Group eaeg.org.uk 01323 504893
Age Concern Social Club (Battle) Tel : Ruby Kiley 01424 773536
Bexhill Royal Air Forces Association Tel: 01424 220114 bexhillrafa.co.uk
Eastbourne Lions Club www.eastbournelions.net Tel : 0845 8332705
Age Concern Eastbourne William & Patricia Venton Centre Tel : 01323 638474
Bexhill Royal British Legion bexhillroyalbritishlegionclub. co.uk 01424 212215
Battle Rotary Club 01424-774447 battlerotary.org.uk
Bexhill Sailing Club Tel: 01424 212906 bexhillsc.co.uk
Bexhill Club of Past Rotarians Meets 2pm, 1st Wed of each month, Northern Hotel, Sea Rd, Bexhill.
Breathe Easy Bexhill Supporting people with lung conditions 077616 98423
Bexhill Hanoverian Study Group Local history club meets 3rd Tues each month 01424 212932 Bexhill International Folk Dance Group 1st & 3rd Thurs of each month 01424 222382 Bexhill & District Probus Club Meets 4th Thursday each month Tel : 01424 552872 Bexhill Lions Club www.bexhill-lions.org Tel : 0845 8330591 Bexhill Model Railway Club Meets weekly www.bexhillmrc.org.uk Tel : 01424 843379 Bexhill Marina Townswomen's Guild Tel: 01424 211140 Bexhill Over 55 Club 45 Eversley Rd. Bexhill Tel : 01424 212911
Cooden Beach Sports & Social Club Tel: 01424 844810 cbssc.co.uk Cooden Millennium Afternoon Townswomen's Guild Meet 1st Wed of the Month Tel: 01424 844831 Crafts 4 U Meets 1st Thursday of each month, St Marthas Church Hall, Little Common. 01424 216242 or 853847 Cuckmere Valley Petanque Club Sundays, Tues & Weds At Hankham Tel: 01323 469340
E'bourne Dickens Fellowship 7pm, 2nd Mon of each month at Bibbendum wine bar, Grange Rd,. 01323 646659 or 471615 Eastbourne & District Osteoporosis Support Group 2nd Tues of each month excl. Jan, Feb & Aug., 2.30pm, Victoria Baptist Curch, Eldon Rd, Ebourne Tel : 07591637753 Eastbourne & District Philatelic Society Meets each Thu at 7.30pm St John Ambulance Brigade HQ, Bourne St, Eastbourne. www.eastbournestampclub.co.uk Eastbourne Parkinsons' Assoc. Meet 4th Tues each month at Christ the King Catholic Church, Princes Rd Tel : 01273 512204 Eastbourne Photographic Society epscameraclub.co.uk Eastbourne Rotary Club eastbournerotary.org.uk
Diabetes UK, Hastings & Rother Voluntary Group Tel: 07974 356653
Eastbourne Seniors Club Tel: 01323 728157 eastbourneseniorsclub.org.uk
Eastbourne AM Rotary Club www.eastbourneamrotary.org
Eastbourne Seniors Forum Tel: 01323 479846 esf.online.org
Eastbourne Angling Club eastbourneanglingclub.com
Eastbourne & District Trade Union Club 48 Seaside, 01323 727703
East Sussex Townswomen's Guild Tel: 01424 753108 or 01424 213207
Hastings & St Leonards Seniors Forum 01424 432295 hssf.org.uk
Friends of the Eastbourne Hospital Tel: 01323 417400 ext 4698 www.esht.nhs.uk/friends/ eastbourne
Hastings WW Social Club Meet at EHSAA on the stade Thu eves 8pm, Eunice Britten, Secretary - 01424 428694
Royal Signals Assoc. Meet 2nd Thurs each month 8pm at TA centre on Seaside, Eastbourne. Tel : 01424 851701
Hooe Open Group (Ladies Club) Tel Edna Wallis on 01424 842591
Royal Voluntary Service: Russel Centre, Eastbourne. Tel: 01323 412279
Lions Club of Hastings Tel: 01424 435564 hastingslions.org.uk
Isabel Blackman Centre, Winding Street, Hastings. Tel: 01424 446428
Little Common Bridge Club Thu afternoon 01424 216746
Isabel Blackman Club, South Street, St Leonards. Tel: 01424 426090
Little Common Horticultural Society Meets 2nd Friday Each month. Visit: www.lchs.co.uk
Rye & District Lions Club 0845 8332825
The Green Lawn Tennis Club. 68-70 Tower Rd West, St Leonards. Tennis for all ages. www.thegreenltc.co.uk or Phillip on 01424 422025 Hailsham & District University of the Third Age contact: www.hailshamu3a.co.uk Hastings & E Sussex Philatelic Society Meet 1st & 3rd Thu of each month at The John Taplin Centre, St Leonards. Tony Calton 01424 434496 Chris Dadswell 01424 44477 Hastings & St. Leonards Ladies Miniature Golf Club Tues pm. White Rock Gdns. Rita 01424 433178 or Betty 01424 422381. Hastings & Rother University of the 3rd Age Tel : Sian Trevellion 07970727180 Hastings & St Leonards Angling Association Tel: 01424 431923 hstlaa.webs.com Hastings & St Leonards Royal Air Forces Association Tel: 01424 430250 rafahastings.co.uk
Little Common Morning Townswomens Guild 4th Thurs each month Tel 01424 843163 Little Common Probus Club Meets 2nd Thursday each month. 01424 892428 Old Hastings Club 39a High St, Hastings. 01424 43194 Pett Royal British Legion Tel: 01424 814866 Polegate Painting/Sketching Group Meets Mon 7pm and Tues 9.45am Tel: 01323 484568 or 487510 Polegate Twinning Assoc. Participate in visits to France & Germany & other social events. Tel : 01323 486921
Rother Seniors Forum 01424 870801 rotherseniorsforum.org.uk
Rye Royal British Legion Tel: 01797 222564 ryebritishlegion.org.uk SMART Seventies music and retro talk www.ninebattles.com Sidley Friendship Club Meets 3rd Monday of each month at All Saints Church Hall, Sidley. Open to those over 50. Tel 01424 730961 Silverhill Townswomens Guild. Meets 1st Monday of each month, St Matthews Church Hall, Silverhill, St Leonards Tel 01424 436483 Sovereign Polyphony Eastbourne's female harmony choir. www.sovereignpolyphony.com
Walking for Health - Your local weekly walk diary Walking is a fantastic way to stay fit and these, FREE, regular, organised, local walks are a great way to get out and meet new people while enjoying some fresh air! EAST SUSSEX HEALTH WALKS : MONDAYS: Hastings Old Town: Meet at 2pm opposite the Jenny Lind pub, High Street. Hastings: Mindfulness walk, 2nd and 4th Monday each month at 1pm, Alexandra Park Cafe. Rye: Starting at 10am at Gibbets Marsh car park, Udimore Road. Sidley: Meet at 11am on Sidley Green. Ticehurst: Meet at 10.30am Pickford Lane car park. TUESDAYS: St. Leonards: Meet at 11am, inside the WRVS centre, South Street. Robertsbridge: Meet 9.30am, outside the Youth Centre, The Grove. Hampden Park, Eastbourne: 10.30am outside Lakeside tea chalet, Hampden Park Drive.
Bexhill: 11am, in the foyer of the De La Warr Pavilion. Eastbourne Shinewater: Meet at 10.30am outside the Co-Op on Milfoil Drive. SATURDAYS: Ore Health Walk: Meet at 10.30am outside Ore Community Centre, Old London Road. Contact Paula Hubens - 07740 899 559 EASTBOURNE AGE CONCERN, WALKING FOR WELLNESS: MONDAYS: Eastbourne: Seafront walk starting at 10.30am at the Lifeboat Museum opposite Carlisle Road. WEDNESDAYS: Hampden Park: Starting at 10.30am, at the Lakeside Tea Chalet.
WEDNESDAYS: Alexandra Park: 12 noon at the Cafe in the Park. Ashdown House: 1pm meet outside E-floor reception, Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards. Heathfield: 10am at the clock tower on the High Street.
THURSDAYS: Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne: Starting at 10.30am outside Bright Ideas in Sovereign Harbour. Three mile circular walk finishing at a cafe. Contact Christine Moakes - 01323 638474
THURSDAYS: Hastings Town Centre: Starting at 2pm outside Rye Bay Kitchen, Robertson Street.
MONDAYS: Pevensey Bay: at 9.45am outside Pevensey Bay library. Suitable for older walkers. Contact Louise Clarke – 01892 602881 FURTHER INFORMATION: www.walkingforhealth.org.uk www.ageconcerneastbourne.co.uk
FRIDAYS: Battle: 10am opposite Battle Abbey on The Green. Church Wood: Starting at 10.30am at Church in the Wood car park, Church Wood Drive, Hollington.
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Event Listings Eastbourne’s Tea Dances Winter Garden, Compton St, Eastbourne. 3rd March 2pm-5pm £6 (includes tea & biscuit) Tel: 01323 412000 Battle Spring Fair Battle Memorial Halls 7th march 10am to 3pm The popular Battle Fairs return in March 2015. As always, an array of handmade and unusual items along with a delicious choice of foods will be there. www.khinfinityevents.co.uk Here Comes the Girls Saffron Gallery, 59-60 High St, Battle. 8th March to 2nd April A major exhibition of female artists to celebrate inspirational, diverse and talented women. www.saffrongallery.co.uk Flowers of the Mediterranean Little Common Community Centre, Shepherds Close, Little Common. 13th March, 7.15pm. John Buckingham gives a talk to the Little Common Horticultural Society. Visitors very welcome (£2). www.lchs.co.k Arts, Crafts and Gifts Fair 14th March, 11th April and every 2nd Saturday of the month. Free entry, 10am to 3pm St Barnabas Church, Sea Rd, Bexhill. Delicious preserves, home-baked items, refreshments available all day. Disabled access, parking and toilet facilities.
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Cancer Research Coffee Morning 14th March 10 a.m -12 Noon Little Common Community Centre, Shepherds close, Little Common Admission; 50p Telephone: 01424 844992 Hastings & Rother Gay Helpline Southwater Area Community Centre, Stainsby St, St Leonards. 19th March 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Over 50's meet in the private cafe (Opposite Warrior Square Centre) Tel: 07941 014013 www.hargh.weebly.com Anton & Erin - That's Entertainment Congress Theatre, Compton St, Eastbourne. 21st March 3pm Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag present a dazzling new production with sensational choreography Tel: 01323 412000 Heathfield and District Horticultural Society spring flower show St Richard’s Church Hall, Park Road, Heathfield 21st March 2pm to 4pm Admission £1, U16’s free. Refreshments, raffle, plant sale. Tel: 01435 830725 Hastings Half Marathon Finishing on the seafront. 23rd March The top half marathon in the UK, organised by the Hastings Lions Club. www.hastings-half.co.uk Eastbourne’s Tea Dances Winter Garden, Compton St, Eastbourne. 24th March 2pm-5pm
£6 (includes tea & biscuit) Tel: 01323 412000 Laptop Clinic 27th March and 24th Apr: 1pm – 4pm. Eastbourne Under Ground Theatre, Grove Road, Eastbourne. Drop in to the clinic with your laptop and a UGT professional tech volunteer will be on hand to demonstrate how to perform essential maintenance. Free event. Doors and coffee bar open from 10am. Food and Craft Market Community wise, Ocklynge Road, Eastbourne. 28th March 10am to 12.30pm Popular monthly market selling local fresh produce, crafts, cards and other unusual gift items made by local people. Refreshments available. www.communitywise.org.uk Vehicles of Yesteryear Sea Rd Car Park, Sea Rd, Pevensey Bay. 28th March, 10am to 4pm Historic vehicle show with cars & bikes plus local gardeners club spring show.
this traditional annual competition dating back to 1945. Childrens Easter Bonnet competition at 11.30. Tel: 01424 775169 Magna Carta 800 Trail Pevensey Court House Museum, Pevensey. 3rd April till 11th Oct. 11am to 4pm A special display at the museum to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta. www.pevenseyvisit.com Battle Easter Fair Battle Memorial Halls, 81 Battle High St. 4th April 10am to 3pm The popular Battle Fairs return in March 2015. As always, an array of handmade and unusual items along with a delicious choice of foods will be there. www.khinfinityevents.co.uk Arlington Bluebell Walks Bates Green Farm, Tye Hill Road, Arlington, Polegate. 9th April to 10th May 10am to 5pm Daily.. Ancient oak wood with one of the most beautiful bluebell displays in the UK. www.bluebellwalk.co.uk
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Julia Meanwell - Downshifting Do you need to downsize your home in order to upsize your life? Downscaling can represent the start of a new life in a new home; a change is as good as a rest! Many of us so called baby boomers have spent our lives accumulating possessions the biggest of which is likely to be the property we currently live in. Data by Rightmove has revealed that the grey pound is driving today’s property market in the UK. Downsizing is the number one reason for selling in nine out of ten regions in the UK. Downsizers are moving for a better lifestyle and, in particular for those planning their retirement, accommodation that best suits their needs in later life. Three-quarters of people aged 60 and over own their own home, whereas less than a third of those aged 25 to 34 do, according to the Office for National Statistics. Just the thought of packing up a much-loved home can seem overwhelming and moving house is up there on the list of one of our most stressful experiences. It’s likely to be an especially emotional experience if it is coupled with retirement, ill health or relationship breakdown. Clearing and sorting through a lifetime’s possessions can have quite an emotional impact. The process of emptying out your home could evoke memories that may or may not be welcome. Moving to a smaller property can have many benefits perhaps the most obvious being the lessening of some of the stress of cleaning, general maintenance and upkeep. Downsizing your home can be the first step to a minimalist lifestyle. Reducing the amount of daily tasks could free up your time for more beneficial and enjoyable activities. Having less upkeep to attend to may also allow
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PAYING FOR YOUR LATER LIFE CARE: FUNDING OPTIONS It is possible that a great number of people moving into care homes are doing so because they don’t realise that staying at home is a realistic alternative. Care provided at home could be as simple as someone coming in to cook and clean, it could involve helping the person to get in and out of bed and/or help with some basic daily tasks such as washing and dressing. This may be provided on an ad-hoc hourly basis or to a more regular and/or formal schedule. Funding Care at Home If a person’s capital and savings and/or income push them outside the means test thresholds (currently £23,250 in England) they will generally be responsible for the funding of their own care fees until such time as their money falls below the appropriate threshold. However, with careful planning it may be possible to structure their finances in such a way that care fees can be paid indefinitely, without worry. Taking professional, timely advice could ensure that the chosen care environment is financially sustainable indefinitely. At Ethos we are here to help you explore all the possibilities open to you. If you feel any of this applies to you, please feel free to give Natalie Ringwood a call on 01293 449860 to arrange a free no obligation meeting.
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Spring is nearly here. It brings renewal and rebirth. The warmer weather revitalises plants and we start to see colour and vitality all around us. Who doesn’t love the longer days and balmier nights? Best of all, it means we can throw off the winter woollies and dig out our spring favourites. The first thing to do is put away your heavy winter fabrics; spring is all about lightness. What you need now is lots of layers that will keep you warm whilst looking cool. If you follow this column, you’ll know I am crazy about layering, and now is the time to experiment. Layer up tops for a contemporary look and add a cardigan or thin jacket to keep out the chill. Pop on a scarf, bangles and a pair of jeans and you are ready for anything. That reminds me – let’s take a moment to talk about jeans for over 50’s. Jeans are an essential in any wardrobe – male or female, twenty or seventy. But you MUST find the jeans that work for your body shape. Spend money on the perfect jeans and you will never regret it. Buy cheap jeans and you will never feel good in them. At our age, don’t we deserve the perfect jean? Ok, back to the main topic… It’s time to celebrate colour. After the drabness of winter, we desperately need colour. Pastels and other soft hues work especially well for springtime, but toward the end of the season, you can safely venture into brighter colours. Don’t give up on neutrals. Spring is all about colour, but you need a good stock of neutrals to create your base. Neutral tops carry over into other seasons, so spending a bit more is worthwhile. This is the season for a stylish, belted trench raincoat.
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All the skirts you kept hidden during winter can finally return to their rightful place in your wardrobe. At this time you can wear a pair of light coloured boots with skirts for a cowgirl look or pop your skirt over a pair of leggings for a more sedate ensemble. 2015 is the year of the sneaker. The catwalks are awash with models wearing plimsolls, Converse, Vans and much more. Every fashion house has a range of sneakers. They are not just for the kids. Enjoy the freedom that sneakers give you. You can pay anything from a tenner to hundreds of pounds. I’m suggesting about forty quid is reasonable. But get a pair! Accessorise like crazy. Update your handbags and scarves. Belts are the best way to change the shape of an outfit and, again, buy a great one and you’ll be wearing it in five years. My top tip for this season? Buy a colourful umbrella. Do I need to explain why?
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Tricia's column - Chocolate, chicks & crocuses (or is it croci?)
t's that time of year again, when the kids are asking you to help them make a hat with rabbits and baby birds all over it, and they want to attack a boiled egg with a paintbrush instead of some soldiers. It's also this time of year that your children are telling you not to buy their children too much chocolate. They forget how glad they were when our own parents ignored us and gave them all the tinfoil-covered chocolate they could eat! It's not all about over-priced, gaudily packaged chocolate though. The start of spring is a fantastic time to get the younger members of the family (or indeed your own inner child) reacquainted with the wonders of the natural world. Yes we've all seen it happen dozens of times before, but how can anyone not be moved by springtime? Watching a baby lamb take it's first, tentative steps never fails to delight. I love the way they leap through the grass with a gay abandon that no amount of mint sauce could drown. It's hard not to love this time of year as the parks and gardens become a riot of colour and even roundabouts and roadsides that were dowdy and brown all winter start bursting into flowery life. What
an amazing time to be a bee! If you like your springtime flowers, do have a look at Pashley Manor Gardens, (featured opposite) a real treat for tulip lovers. However, if flowers and fresh air don't float your boat, there are plenty of other things to see and do going on. You can find out all about these on the next few pages. Concerts, walks, markets and a very nice selection of shows the kids will love at the De La Warr Pavilion. As usual it falls to me to plug our sister magazine, The Family Buzz (pictured here) which is packed with family friendly spring and Easter information. If that's not reason enough to pick a copy up, my beautiful granddaughter is on the cover, pretending a seashell is a mobile phone. I don't know about you, but it looks jolly chilly on that beach, and I wonder why she's not wearing a nice cardigan over that dress? That's about it from me for this issue, I shall be back with more musings in May.
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Night to Remember Midnight Walk returns for the sixth year
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Chestnut Tree, the children’s hospice service for Sussex, is calling upon the women of East Sussex to enjoy an evening walking together under the stars whilst helping make every day count for every child being cared for by Chestnut Tree in East Sussex. Now in its sixth year, the annual ladies-only sponsored walk will take place at midnight on Saturday 16 May 2015, with four mile and 10 mile routes taking in Sovereign Harbour and seafront. The event is vital in raising money for the children’s hospice. Chestnut Tree is funded almost entirely through fundraising, with less than 8% of its income coming from central government. The charity is currently caring for 55 children in East Sussex, but there are more children who need their care. “We now have 2 nurses and a Care Support Worker based at our Eastbourne Office which means we can reach more families in East Sussex,” says Director of Children’s Services Linda Perry, “but our overall aim is to double the number of children we are caring for here." “The Night to Remember midnight walk is a great way for women to get involved and help to raise the vital funds we need to bring more services to East Sussex, and ultimately help more children.” Of course, the event is about more than just fundraising and is renowned for being a fun, friendly evening the brings women together. Danny Evennett, one of last year’s participants describes her experience: “The night was brilliant fun. The moon was bright, the marshals were all so encouraging and it really was a Night to Remember. I challenged myself, helped a very important charity and made a really great friend all in one night.” Registration for the event closes on Monday 4 May 2015 and there is a discounted early-bird entry fee of £15 for those registering before Sunday 15 March. Entry is open to women aged 16 and over and includes a fundraising pack, an exclusive t-shirt, torch and medal as well as refreshments en route and breakfast on return.
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SPRING AT PASHLEY MANOR GARDENS Visit Pashley Manor Gardens, on the border of Sussex and Kent, to see Romantic English landscaping and artistic planting framed by fine old trees, fountains and ponds, with the unusual Tudor/Georgian manor house, which is a private family home, creating a memorable backdrop to the beautiful and dynamic gardens. Delight in the sweeping herbaceous borders, elegant rose and historic walled gardens, the productive kitchen garden, enchanting woodland paths and tranquil vistas that form this award winning garden. Relish the gardeners’ attention to detail; savour the homemade, local food in the café; relax on the terrace with refreshments; be captivated by the exhibitions of sculpture and art; peruse the gift shop and be charmed by the knowledgeable and friendly team. Open from 1st April, the spring highlight is the Tulip Festival - a spectacular display of over 25,000 tulips in the gardens, and 2,000 cut tulips in vases, with representatives from Bloms Bulbs on site to answer questions and take bulb orders.
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Event Listings More Garden for less Effort Little Common Community Centre, Shepherds Close, Little Common. 10th April, 7.15pm. Alison Marsden gives a talk to the Little Common Horticultural Society. Visitors very welcome (£2). www.lchs.co.uk
Hastings & Rother Gay Helpline Southwater Area Community Centre, Stainsby St, St Leonards. 23rd April 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Over 50’s meet in the private cafe (Opposite Warrior Square Centre) Tel: 07941 014013 www.hargh.weebly.com
Continental Market Eastbourne Seafront. 16th - 19th April The delights of the Continent come to Eastbourne seafront. A wide range of food and craft stalls available. traditionalmarket.co.uk
Dawn Walk at Bateman’s Bateman’s Lane, Burwash, Etchingham. 25th April 5am A guided dawn chorus walk with a bird expert to help you pick out the different bird songs as you explore the countryside followed by a well deserved breakfast. £12, booking essential. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ batemans
Music & Laughter De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill. 19th April, 5pm. With Jimmy Cricket and Andy Eastwood. Box Office: 01424 229111 www.dlwp.com Bexhill & District Probus Club Outing to Emmetts Garden 21st April Visit to view the bluebells which should be at their very best at this time of year. Coach from Manor Barn, Bexhill or Wheatsheaf, Little Common. National Trust members £12, non members £17.50. Further details and booking form from Tony at 01424 552872 Tulip Festival Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst. 22nd April to 4th May Thousands of tulips, both growing and cut, on display. See the ad on page 19 for full details. pashleymanorgardens. com
An audience with: James Lovegrove 25th April, 7.30pm. Eastbourne Under Ground Theatre, Grove Road, Eastbourne. Best-selling writer James Lovegrove, will be interviewed about his life, writing career and his books, including ‘Gods of War’, which is set in Eastbourne. Doors and coffee bar open 7pm. Tickets: £4 to include a glass of wine or cup of tea or coffee. Food and Craft Market Community wise, Ocklynge Road, Eastbourne. 25th April 10am to 12.30pm Popular monthly market selling local fresh produce, crafts, cards and other unusual gift items made by local people. Refreshments available. www.communitywise.org.uk
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Jack in the Green Festival 1st to 4th May. Throughout Hastings OldTown. A raucous celebration of the arrival of summer, with singing, dancing, processions, and street entertainment. www. hastingsjack.co.uk Magnificent Motors 2nd & 3rd May, 11am to 5pm Western Lawns, Eastbourne The biggest free motoring spectacular on the South Coast with over 600 vintage and classic vehicles of all types. Also a market, fun fair and live music. www.visiteastbourne. com/magnificent-motors/ default.aspx
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CHILDREN’S THEATRE THIS SPRING
Find out More The Hadrian Lodge Wilton Road Bexhill Drop in Open day. 10.00 – 15.00 8th April 2015 Evening formal Presentations by invitation only 17.30 – 19.00 followed by Meal. Partners welcome
SNOW WHITE ON ICE Thursday 5 – Sunday 8 March Congress Theatre, Eastbourne
Tel. 07935 457775 for further info or invite
ORE CENTRE SENIORS PROJECT THE BASIL BRUSH SHOW Sunday 15 March 11am & 2.30pm Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne Are you over 60 and fed up with your own company ? Come and join our newly opened day centre/lunch club at Ore Centre, Thurdays 10.30am -2.30pm Meet people and have some fun! Entertainment every week, many interesting activities & services. Manicures, therapists, health tips and advice, and a delicious 2 course lunch - all this for only £5.50pp. Transport can be arranged. Also supported by the Ore Centre Seniors Project there is a Dementia Support Group from 2.30pm to 4pm each Thursday, there will be reminiscing, music and refreshments
If you or anyone you know would be interested, please ring Ore Centre on :
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ROOM ON THE BROOM Thursday 26 – Sunday 29 March Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne
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Phoenix Gardening
All aspects of garden maintenance - pruning, planting beds & borders, grass cutting, weeding, clearance, veg plots & allotments plus shed maintenance & patio\deck cleaning Reasonable rates - per hour\day\job. Always happy to quote. Registered Waste Licence Holder
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Gardening tips for early/mid Spring by Phoenix Gardening. It’s been quite mild in my neck of the woods with some plants well into bud and some even starting to flower, so let’s hope those frosts stay away. As always check for any pests and diseases as the temperatures warm up, a good time to do this is whilst weeding and preparing to put a layer of manure, compost or mulch down on the beds or borders. Those summer bulbs can go in now as can any hardy annuals. On the veg front it’s time to chit ‘seed’ potatoes, we can also get those shallots and onion sets in the ground too. If you’re in a milder area you can sow
some seeds outside without protection but check the packets many varieties can be sown from early spring. As we move into mid spring we might have to think about the lawn mower again but keep that first cut high. You can also sow a new lawn from seed or lay turf now. Plant out herbaceous plants and stake them if necessary, sow outdoor tomatoes or runner beans in your conservatory or greenhouse (if you have one) to plant out later. Most of all, enjoy your garden.
C.D.S. DECORATING & HANDYMAN SERVICES Over 40 years experience in the decorating trade, all jobs considered, large or small. Local business, serving Hastings & the surrounding area.
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Do you have any unwanted Carpentry or Engineering Tools in your shed, garage or workshop? I will purchase all hand tools and workshop
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We are proud to have been serving the local communities of Hastings and Bexhill since 1897 Providing a choice of funerals and memorials to suit all budgets. We also specialise in pre-paid funeral plans. If you are thinking of planning your funeral, feel free to chat to one of our friendly and experienced team who can talk you through your choices. For details of your local branch, or to arrange a home visit, call
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Dealing with the Certainties It is said that the two certainties of life are death and taxes and these are brought neatly together in the form of Inheritance Tax. Despite the certainty, many people seem reluctant to confront their own mortality and fail to take even the most basic precautions to let their estate hang on to their hard-earned cash. Inheritance Tax is regarded as an iniquitous tax, as it is easily avoided by the well advised rich and the great majority of the population do not have sufficient capital to be affected. It is therefore left to the much maligned “squeezed middle” to foot the bill. So what’s to be done? There is a great deal that can be done to soften the impact and much of this takes limited effort but can have a very substantial effect. The key to dealing with the issue is to take the right kind of professional advice. For an individual, Inheritance Tax kicks in at £325,000, and with the now transferable allowance, this increases to £650,000 for married couples and civil partners. This sounds like a lot, but property prices are on the increase again and the limits can soon be exceeded. Losing 40% of everything in excess of these limits is severe, particularly as the treasured assets bequeathed to the next generation may have to be sold to pay the tax. For individuals, take advice from a solicitor to make sure that the money is channelled to whom you want to receive it and all available reliefs are considered. A doit-yourself kit for £25 from the local stationery shop is
no substitute for expert advice when you are looking at the sums involved. For businesses, speak to your accountant. At Ashdown Hurrey, we can make sure that your business assets are protected and can advise where changes in ownership will affect available reliefs, as well as considering your personal assets. If you are an investor, you should talk to your IFA, as the types of investments selected can affect the tax impact when the time comes. This article is just to encourage you to think about the implications and to take the time to prepare properly. Unfortunately, we are talking about a “when” not an “if” and getting the right advice in good time may even help you sleep more easily! If you'd like to know more, please get in touch: Bexhill - 01424 730300 Hastings - 01424 720222 SamC@ashdownhurrey.co.uk www.ashdownhurrey.co.uk
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Dementia Supper Clubs
Kent & East Sussex Railway Charity Pump Trolley Challenge
Coming to terms with a diagnosis of dementia can be challenging and isolating for the person living with dementia and their partner, family and friends. Some people can find it hard to continue with the activities and friendships they have enjoyed. Dementia Supper Clubs run across the county and offer an opportunity for people with dementia and their carers to get together informally, share experiences and increase their support network. The clubs are held monthly in pubs and clubs in the following areas: Lewes, Crowborough, Eastbourne, Bexhill, Hastings, Robertsbridge, Hailsham and Seaford. The clubs are attended by a member of staff from Adult Social Care, East Sussex County Council who can provide information and guidance to anyone attending. “We haven’t done this sort of thing for years, we are living again thanks to this group. We thoroughly enjoy it and have made lots of new friends!” For more information on Dementia Supper Clubs contact: sally.goodey@eastsussex.gov.uk Phone: Contact 01323 449294 for information about your local supper club.
A Comic Relief event with a difference will take place on the Kent & East Sussex Railway on ‘Red Nose Day’ Friday 13th March when a team of 10 railway staff and volunteers will attempt a 100-mile ‘pump trolley challenge’ along the line from Tenterden to Bodiam.
"Tommy Trott" by Linda Taylor
Wearing his favourite green wellies with the red painted dragon heads at the heels, Tommy kicked through the white sand. The clouds were racing in the sky and he felt dizzy watching them for too long, so, reaching the rock pool, he sat at his usual place and peered down into the inky blue. "Hello" she said. Still gazing into the pool, he saw her head appear, out of nowhere and next to his own reflection. "I know all about you Tommy Trott" she stated in a light, tinkling voice. Tommy's big, brown eyes opened wider with wonder. "Turn left towards me!" He looked up and leftwards. She had waist-length wavy yellow hair. It was the colour of the rape seed in the fields. Her eyes were a startling bright blue, her lips cherry red. His gaze travelled downwards to her scaley green skin. "That's right, you ARE seeing a mermaid but only because you care to see! You see things too clearly, don't you, Tommy Trott?" He nodded, he could do nothing more. She moved forward on the rocks and flipped her fin. "Look down again into the Pool of Life, Tommy Trott and see what lies there!" A magic spell hung over him. He had to obey. The water paled; the centre swirled and spun. Dazed, his young head turning round and round with the pool's water, he watched until the water receded then saw to the very bottom. Something was lying there! A rope? Or maybe not? He reached his arm down towards the object and grasped it; it was cold
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Pump trolleys, once used for ferrying track maintenance crews around railways, have often appeared in films and TV shows often giving a comic touch to a scene featuring trains. Jemma Hosmer said “the railway is pleased to be able to hold an event in aid of Comic Relief and to tackle 100-miles on a pump trolley is going to take some considerable effort from all those taking part, especially when it comes to climbing some of the railways steeper gradients and in particular, the long climb from Rolvenden up to Tenterden but we are all up for giving it our best and I am hoping none of us will run out of puff”. Jemma continued “Our railway is very popular with children especially with our ‘Thomas the Tank Engine’ weekends and for school visits so to be able to do something for children that are less fortunate than most will give us a great deal of pleasure and we are looking forward to making our contribution on March 13th. We have already raised £500 as of today in sponsorship and anyone who can make a donation to the cause can do so by going to http://my.rednoseday.com/sponsor/ KESRPT100?fb_ref=Default
and felt sharp enough to cut. Glistening in his hand, dripping wet, solid and heavy was a chain of golden shells. The mermaid's slim, white hand reached out towards them. She took them and hung them around her neck, fingering them fondly as they lay against her breast. Tommy looked despondent. She came to him then and gazed deeply into his tear-filled eyes. He had felt such sadness at giving up the necklace to her and yet he had willingly given it up, knowing it must be hers. "It was lost and now I have found it. Everything falls to the bottom of the pool at some time." she explained, stroking his cheek gently with a cool hand. Tommy cried then. Tommy cried aloud and then he screamed. He screamed and screamed. Suddenly from the rock pool came a loud splash; a flash of green fin dissolved within it. Tommy's scream carried on the wind like the yearning screech of gulls when the fishermen brought in their catch. Way across the sea shore it rang: on to Grandma's beach hut. They came running then - his Grandma, his Aunt and his Pa. Thanks be to God or whosoever, for Tommy Trott had found his voice again! That clear, choirboy voice abruptly lost with the news that his Mum had died...
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Residential Homes NORMANS BAY, BN24 6QG
Situated in a peaceful and beautiful countryside setting, yet only a few minutes from Cooden Beach and Pevensey Bay A new and exclusive development of just 12 executive residential park homes in East Sussex. 10 are sold, with just 2 remaining both have riverside settings - and only 500yds from Normans Bay Beach, in delightful and tranquil surroundings. Our small exclusive site is dedicated to providing over 50's with the perfect location in which to live a comfortable, relaxed lifestyle in peaceful surroundings
Or treat Mum on Mother's Day to a delightful lunch in our Garden Room Restaurant
Open daily for Morning Coffee, Luncheons, Bar Snacks.
Welcome, we are Open to the Public for Morning Coffee, Luncheon & Bar Snacks in our Garden Room Restaurant & The Wellington Welcome, Lounge Bar. we are Open to the Public for Morning Coffee, Luncheon & Bar Snacks Garden Room Restaurant & The Wellington Welcome, we in areour to the Public for Evening Morning Coffee, Luncheon Additional Services byOpen advance reservations: Meals, Lounge Bar. & Bar Snacks in our Garden Room The Wellington Afternoon Teas, Functions, Buffets, ClubRestaurant Meetings &&Coffee Additional Lounge Bar.Services by advance reservations: Evening Meals, Mornings. Afternoon Teas, Functions, Buffets, Club Meetings & Coffee Additional Services byinformation advance reservations: Evening Meals, Please call in for further Mornings. Teas, Functions, Buffets, Club Meetings & Coffee Afternoon Please call in for further information Mornings.
For Further Information please phone Malcolm on 07850 49672 or Julian on 07801 082218
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Afternoon Tea, Functions & Evening Meals by advance reservations
The Northern Hotel, 76 Sea Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 1JN Please call in for further information Tel: 01424 212836
Kingfisher Park is small and exclusive, designed for the over 50’s and offers a way of life that is hard to find these days. With a maximum of twelve executive residential park homes, 10 already sold and occupied by happy home owners, at Kingfisher Park you can find a friendly welcoming community in which you can relax and enjoy life. The surrounding environment offers an abundance of wildlife, unspoilt countryside with beautiful views. The park sits just 500m from Normans Bay beach, and has immediate and easy access to the numerous public footpaths that will enable you to get even closer to nature. It is an ideal location for cycling and walking and the park is approximately one mile from Pevensey Bay and, one and a half miles from Cooden, with all necessary facilities available. The homes themselves are beautifully designed, with two bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms and walk in wardrobes. They offer wonderfully light accommodation to take advantage of the views and are finished to the very highest standards. They are extremely economical homes due to the high standard of insulation levels and clever design, and therefore offer a warm comfortable environment in the winter and keep comfortably cool in the summer. They also provide a Ten Year warranty for complete peace of mind. Our residents tell us that they wished that they had moved to Kingfisher Park years ago, so why not come and visit us; you may be surprised at what you find.”
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“I’ve met so many interesting people since volunteering at the Hospice, I would recommend it to anyone” Mark, Coffee Shop and Meet and Greet volunteer Contact the Hospice Voluntary Service team to discuss the different roles available throughout Hastings and Rother on 01424 445177 or volunteering@stmichaelshospice.com stmichaelshospice
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Golden Times Recipe by Faz Razeen Roasted Sea Bass with lemon, garlic and fennel bulbs Sea Bass is available whole and un-gutted, or in prepared fillets. Today's Sea Bass is freshly readily available at fishmongers or major supermarkets. As you can appreciate, the popularity of Sea Bass has threatened stocks in some parts of the world. (EU regulations states, it must have grown to certain length before it can be legally caught). Today it is farmed extensively in Europe and Mediterranean, which has kept the price affordable. Sea Bass is farmed throughout the year. Just a tip, to get the best taste out of Sea Bass you need to make sure that the fish has been scaled thoroughly and washed before cooking. Once it is roasted with lemon, garlic and seasoned with Italian herbs you can eat the delicious luxurious meaty flesh of Sea Bass. Perfectly complemented by cooking with flavours of lemon, garlic and fennel bulbs. Just enjoy with a glass of chilled Soave. This is a unique simple recipe specially created for Golden Times readers.
Ingredients:
480g Sea Bass Olive oil, be generous with use. 6 cloves of garlic finely chopped 3 lemons (1 lemon use juice on fish, 1 lemon slices inside, I for garnish) 2 fennel bulbs 4 tsp. of Italian herbs Black pepper and salt for seasoning
The Rainbow Trout Pub & Restaurant Broad Oak Brede - 01424 882031
Traditional home cooked food with locally sourced produce
Paul and Tina welcome customers old and new to the Rainbow Trout, a warm, friendly, family run Pub and Restaurant in Broad Oak. Our popular Carvery is served all day on Sunday from 12pm with a choice of 3 slow-roast meats and a variety of fresh vegetables. Booking is advisable as we get booked up very quickly! Traditional home-cooked Pub Food served by Head Chef Jon who has over 30 years experience in the pub trade. Sizzling steak hot rocks, homemade pies, vegetarian dishes and much more! Ample parking and huge beer garden. Come along and see us!
www.rainbowtroutpub.co.uk
Preparation method : Preheat the oven to electric 200C or Gas Mark 6. Clean and descale the Sea Bass and wash thoroughly. Make two diagonal slashes in the flesh of the Sea Bass on both sides, going right down to the bone. This helps the fish absorb the lemon juice, Italian seasoning and garlic to obtain the best taste.
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Rub thoroughly with finely chopped garlic and Italian seasoning and place 2 to 3 thick slices of lemon in the belly cavity of the fish. Finally place the fish in a roasting tray and sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper, drizzle with olive oil to cover whole fish and rub sea salt into the skin of the fish. Leave it to cook in the oven for 30-35 minutes. The flesh should be white, the skin should be crispy Carefully remove the fish with the support of a fish slice and large spoon. You can serve your fish with salads or al dente vegetables if you prefer, I have decided to garnish the fish with fried fennel bulbs and thickly sliced lemon.
On the 1066 Country Walk Route. A traditional, family run pub set in the Sussex countryside, just outside Hastings in the delightful village of Three Oaks. Offering real ales, fine wine and properly prepared, home-cooked food, Nigel, Elaine and family look forward to welcoming you soon at The Three Oaks. Food Served 12-9pm, specials menu updated daily Lunch Menu available Mon-Fri 12 noon to 2pm 2 Courses for just ÂŁ6.95
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The Three Oaks Pub, Butchers Lane, Three Oaks, Hastings, TN35 4NH
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WHITES
BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN FOR MOTHERS DAY
SEAFOOD & STEAK BAR 44-45 George St, Old Town, Hastings
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ll the team at Whites proudly welcome you to our family run restaurant situated on George Street in Hastings’ historic Old Town, nestled between the ancient East and West Hills. Whites offers customers free wifi, and is just a short distance from Rock-a-Nore beach, home to the local fishing fleet, with it’s famous black net huts.
Not only can you see your food being prepared to the highest standards but also enjoy the enticing aromas generated by our talented chef.
Our steaks are all top quality British beef and are chargrilled to your preference to give them the mouth watering flavour we are so well known for.
Bon appetit! Alex and Ellie
Take a look at our website www.whitesbar.co.uk to view our wonderful seafood platters, the best in Hastings, as well as our everyday main menu. We also have a Light Lunch Menu offering one course for £8.50pp or two courses for £12.50pp. Outside the restaurant is additional seating protected by large awnings. This offers the perfect spot to enjoy a kilo of Moules Mariniere and a glass of Pinot or two while taking in the hustle and bustle of George Street. We hope to welcome you to Whites soon, please contact us if there is anything we can do to make your visit even more enjoyable.
Here at Whites we are very proud of our newly refitted open kitchen, which has been awarded the highest rating for food hygiene by the food standards agency.
Special Lunchtime Menu
SERVED 7 DAYS A WEEK 11.30---3.00 MONDAY-FRIDAY 11.30---5.00 SATURDAY & SUNDAY (CHOOSE FROM EITHER A MAIN COURSE @ £8.50 OR 2 COURSES @ £12.50)
STARTERS MOULES MARINIERE. TASTY, PLUMP BLUESHELL MUSSELS. HOMEMADE, POTTED, SMOKED MACKEREL PATE. SERVED WITH A DRESSED SALAD AND TOASTED FRENCH BREAD. TEMPURA BREADED WHITEBAIT, WITH OUR VERY OWN HOMEMADE TARTARE SAUCE AND SERVED WITH A DRESSED SIDE SALAD. TRADITIONAL COARSE FARMHOUSE PATE, SERVED WITH A DRESSED SALAD AND TOASTED FRENCH BREAD. PAN FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS, (SERVED PINK) COOKED WITH A MIXED CHILLI BUTTER, SERVED WITH A DRESSED MIXED SALAD & FRENCH BREAD.
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BAKED GOATS CHEESE WITH SUNBLUSHED TOMATOES, WRAPPED IN PUFF PASTRY WITH TOASTED WALNUTS & A BALSAMIC SYRUP, WITH A MIXED SALAD.
WHOLE TAIL BREADED SCAMPI & CHIPS SERVED WITH A DRESSED MIXED SALAD (A SEASIDE FAVOURITE!). SUCCULENT SLOW ROASTED BELLY PORK. SERVED WITH LEEK MASH, APPLE SAUCE AND GRAVY. HOMEMADE CHARGRILLED CHEESE BURGER, IN A TOASTED BUN, SERVED WITH ONION CHUTNEY, CHUNKY CHIPS & A DRESSED SALAD. MOULES MARINIERE. FANTASTIC ROPE GROWN BLUESHELL MUSSELS, SERVED WITH A BASKET OF BREAD OR CHUNKY CHIPS. FISHERMANS PIE. OUR PIE IS HOME MADE & CONTAINS SALMON, COD, SMOKED MACKEREL, PRAWNS, MUSSELS & MORE - TOPPED OFF WITH MASH & MATURE CHEDDAR. SERVED WITH A DRESSED SIDESALAD.
MUSSEL CHOWDER,WE USE ONLY THE BEST INGREDIENTS TO MAKE THIS DISH.
PAN FRIED SUSSEX SCALLOPS WRAPPED IN A MATURE BLACK FORREST HAM, SERVED WITH MIXED SALAD, BALSAMIC SYRUP & FRESH PARMESAN SHAVINGS.
ENGLISH MUSSELS, MATURE PANCETTA, DICED POTATOES, ONIONS AND GARLIC, SERVED WITH A BASKET OF BREAD.
8 OZ DRY AGED RUMP STEAK, WITH ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES, MUSHROOMS, CHUNKY CHIPS AND A DRESSED SIDE SALAD
MAIN COURSE
CHARGRILLED BONED LEG OF GARLIC CHICKEN, SERVED WITH SAUTEED POTATOES AND A DRESSED SALAD
OLD TOWN FAVOURITE! TRADITIONAL HOMEMADE BEER BATTERED COD, HADDOCK OR PLAICE FILLET (DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY) WITH CHUNKY CHIPS & SERVED WITH A DRESSED SIDE-SALAD OR MUSHY PEAS.
CHILDRENS MENU @ £4.95-(WHICH INCLUDES A DRINK) HIGH CHAIRS AND BOOSTER SEATS ARE AVAILABLE
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Brugge - Departing 7th and 15th March, 11th April,
12th May, 7th June, 11th July and 25th July Ypres - Departing 25th April, 9th July De Panne - Departing 1st March, 14th and 19th April, 9th and 26th May, 16th June, 26th July Oostende - Departing 12th April, 30th May Sluis - Departing 16th May, 2nd August
CitĂŠ Europe & Adinkerke -
Departing 28th March, 18th April, 22nd June, 7th July Adinkerke only - ÂŁ29.50 Departing 4th March, 22nd April, 3rd June, 29th July, 26th August, 23rd September
Brighton Dogs (inc. Sunday Lunch) 26th April, 17th May
Royal Ascot Ladies Day 18th June
Heritage Motor Museum 21st June
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HASTINGS
WHITE ROCK THEATRE
BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS
MARTI PELLOW
MAUREEN NOLAN AS MRS JOHNSTONE
AS THE NARRATOR
THEIR LIVES WERE WORLDS APART
THEIR DESTINY JOINED THEM TOGETHER
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HHHHH ‘DAZZLING’
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SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
HHHHH ‘TERRIFIC’ SUNDAY EXPRESS
HHHHH ‘WONDERFUL’ EVENING STANDARD
HHHHH ‘SENSATIONAL’ DAILY TELEGRAPH
Mon 23 – Sat 28 March BOOK ONLINE whiterocktheatre.org.uk TICKET OFFICE 01424 462 288
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