Golden Times November 2014

Goldentimes

Nov/Dec 2014

Your guide to active living in EAST SUSSEX for the over 50's

Inside this issue:

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Michele Duke gives fashion tips for a stylish Christmas.

Comprehensive local event listings.

Prepare for winter with Phoenix gardening.

Relationship advice from Julia Meanwell.

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ello and welcome to the November/December edition of Golden Times, which sees us entering our 4th year of publication! It seems like no time at all since we first talked about putting together Golden Times and tentatively launched the magazine into an unsuspecting world.

The positive feedback from our readers and support from our advertisers since 2011 has been consistently brilliant, as has the assistance of the Hastings Printing Company, who print and package the magazines. Special mention should also be given to our contributing columnists and the interesting, informative pieces which have delighted our readers for so long. All of these ingredients are crucial to the magazine, and we're all looking forward to continuing to mix them together to produce the magazine for many more years to come.

As well as being our 3rd Birthday issue, this is also our "festive" issue, covering all the seasonal, wintery delights that East Sussex has to offer. I'm sure there will be something interesting for every reader to discover. Everyone at Golden Times would like to wish all of our readers a very merry Christmas and a happy new year! See you in 2015! Jason

Jason: Editor

Debby: Sales

Frank: Columnist

Tricia: Columnist

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Franks Column Local Clubs & Associations Event Listings Julia Meanwell's Relationship Advice Competition - Win Panto Tickets Festive Style With Michele Duke Tricia's Column Event Listings Tips from Phoenix Gardening Creative Writing Corner Food & Drink Section Event Listings

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Golden Times Cover Photography by Golden Times Editor Jason Stubbs As this is the last issue of Golden Times for 2014, I thought I'd take a look back over the cover images we've used this year. Regular readers will recall a similar piece in the November edition from 2013, this seemed to be popular so we thought we'd reprise the idea this time around.

The photo from January 2014 is of Michelham Priory in Upper Dicker near Hailsham. It's a delightful place to visit and boasts the longest water filled moat in England apparently! We were lucky to visit on an exceptionally sunny day during December 2013 so my shot of the Priory was lit by some wonderful winter sunlight.

The shots we used in March and September were both taken on the same day in November 2013. I waited for a clear, sunny day, packed my camera in a padded rucksack and spent the day wandering around the Seven Sisters Country Park snapping as I went. March shows a view of the chalk cliffs as they dip down into Cuckmere Haven and September depicts the lighthouse about four miles East at the foot of Beachy Head. Both of these locations seem to be very popular with photographers so doubtless many of our readers will have taken very similar pictures themselves!

May and July saw us use photos I'd managed to grab by chance while out

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delivering Golden Times. I often have a camera handy when I'm on our distribution runs as we get to visit so many eyecatching locations. You just never know when and where something will catch your eye! The Tulips and cornflowers are in the gardens around Falaise Fitness Centre above the White Rock area of Hastings. They always seem to have a spectacular floral display. I found "Hard Graft", which graced the July 2014 cover, on the eastern outskirts of Eastbourne beach close to Princes Park.

So, what can you expect to see on our covers in 2015 then ? Well, I'd like to throw that one open to our readers. If there are any budding photographers out there who would like to see their work featured on our covers next year, we'd love to make that happen. Obviously we're looking for high quality images with a seasonal theme which showcase our distribution area along the East Sussex coast. When thinking about composing a shot, bear in mind that around a 5th of the top of the image will be covered by the Golden Times logo.

If you think you've captured a slice of East Sussex that would be suitable, please send a low resolution version (initially) to jason@goldentimes.co.uk I am very much looking forward to seeing how talented our readers are.

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Frank’s Travels

In the May issue of the magazine I described my arrival in Singapore from Auckland, and how my trip across the island to that small hotel on Orchard Road inspired me to take a stroll back down memory lane.

I started my journey back in dear old Blighty, and described doing a Winter Warfare course on the Brecon Beacons before getting issued with jungle greens, and sent to Malaya. How perverse was that!? I described my journey on the troopship with the stops at Port Said, Aden, Colombo and now here I was sailing into Singapore Harbour.

Disembarking was a bit of a blur as all and sundry were being harassed by troop-deck Sergeants, and personnel from Movement Control but out of the chaos order prevailed, and I found myself along with my troop on the way to Nee Soon transit camp. We weren't there very long before we found ourselves in the back of a truck heading up the Bukit Timah highway in the direction of the Causeway which linked the island of Singapore to the Malayan mainland at Johore Bahru.

From there we headed inland towards the Jungle Warfare School at Kota Tinggi where we went through the mill for a number of weeks before finally moving up-country to join our unit. An interesting thing about life at that time which all you old soldiers will remember is that when you moved anywhere you carried all your worldly possessions on your back plus personal weapon, and frequently an issue of ammunition.

Having spent four months on operations a number of us were granted two weeks R&R back down in Singapore.

We traveled south by train from Kuala Lumpur, and handed our weapons into the armoury in Singapore railway station. From there we made tracks for the very welcoming atmosphere of the Union Jack Club. This place was all a complete mystery to me but fortunately there was a number of"Old Sweats" mixed in with us and they were more than ready to lead us new boys astray.

Our first port of call was the Britannia Club where Tiger tops was the order of the day. Next stop was the highly recommended Stamford Cafe where a really top-notch mixed grill cost a mere three straits dollars. Right then: Here I was suitably fed, and watered and the night was young so I decided that the best thing to do would be to set a precedent for the rest of my time here which I duly did!!

And now here I was nearly fifty years later in my hotel reminiscing about a most wonderful period of my life in a city which had changed out of all recognition. The Singapore of my youth has gone forever to be replaced by a vibrant modern city which can set an example in so many ways to many of the places I have visited in my travels.

Before I close this column please accept my apologies for any misspellings. Just put it down to senior moments.

Until the next time stay healthy, watch how you go, and enjoy living. nk

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Local Clubs & Associations Anderida Writers, Eastbourne Tel: Tony Flood 01323 471726 or Elizabeth Wright 01323 503952 Age Concern Social Club (Battle) Tel : Ruby Kiley 01424 773536 Age Concern Eastbourne William & Patricia Venton Centre Tel : 01323 638474 Battle Rotary Club 01424-774447 battlerotary.org.uk Bexhill Club of Past Rotarians Meets 2pm, 1st Wed of each month, Northern Hotel, Sea Rd, Bexhill.

Bexhill Over 55 Club 45 Eversley Rd. Bexhill Tel : 01424 212911 Bexhill Rotary Club 01424 843975 bexhill.rotaryweb.org Bexhill Royal Air Forces Association Tel: 01424 220114 bexhillrafa.co.uk Bexhill Royal British Legion bexhillroyalbritishlegionclub. co.uk 01424 212215 Bexhill Sailing Club Tel: 01424 212906 bexhillsc.co.uk 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

Cooden Beach Sports & Social Club Tel: 01424 844810 cbssc.co.uk

Bexhill & District Probus Club Meets 4th Thursday each month Tel : 01424 552872

Crafts 4 U Meets 1st Thursday of each month, St Marthas Church Hall, Little Common. 01424 216242 or 853847

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

Cooden Millennium Afternoon Townswomen's Guild Meet 1st Wed of the Month Tel: 01424 844831

Cuckmere Valley Petanque Club Sundays, Tues & Weds At Hankham Tel: 01323 469340 Diabetes UK, Hastings & Rother Voluntary Group Tel: 07974 356653 Eastbourne AM Rotary Club www.eastbourneamrotary.org

Eastbourne Angling Club eastbourneanglingclub.com Eastbourne Area Epilepsy Group eaeg.org.uk 01323 504893 Eastbourne Lions Club www.eastbournelions.net Tel : 0845 8332705

Eastbourne & District Trade Union Club 48 Seaside, 01323 727703 East Sussex Townswomen's Guild Tel: 01424 753108 or 01424 213207

E'bourne Dickens Fellowship 7pm, 2nd Mon of each month at Bibbendum wine bar, Grange Rd,.

01323 646659 or 471615

Friends of the Eastbourne Hospital Tel: 01323 417400 ext 4698 www.esht.nhs.uk/friends/ eastbourne

Eastbourne & District Osteoporosis Support Group 2nd Tues of each month excl.

Jan, Feb & Aug., 2.30pm, Victoria Baptist Curch, Eldon Rd, Ebourne Tel : 07591637753

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

Eastbourne & District Philatelic Society Meets each Thu at 7.30pm St John Ambulance Brigade HQ, Bourne St, Eastbourne. www.eastbournestampclub.co.uk

Hailsham & District University of the Third Age contact: www.hailshamu3a.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 Eastbourne Seniors Club Tel: 01323 728157 eastbourneseniorsclub.org.uk Eastbourne Seniors Forum Tel: 01323 479846 esf.online.org

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 Hastings & St Leonards Seniors Forum

01424 432295 hssf.org.uk Hastings WW Social Club Meet at EHSAA on the stade Thu eves 8pm, Eunice Britten, Secretary - 01424 428694 Hooe Open Group (Ladies Club) Tel Edna Wallis on 01424 842591 Lions Club of Hastings Tel: 01424 435564 hastingslions.org.uk Little Common Bridge Club Thu afternoon 01424 216746 Little Common Horticultural Society Meets 2nd Friday Each month.

Visit: www.lchs.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

Rother Seniors Forum 01424 870801 rotherseniorsforum.org.uk Royal Signals Assoc.

Meet 2nd Thurs each month 8pm at TA centre on Seaside, Eastbourne.

Tel : 01424 851701 Royal Voluntary Service: Russel Centre, Eastbourne.

Tel: 01323 412279 Isabel Blackman Centre, Winding Street, Hastings.

Tel: 01424 446428 Isabel Blackman Club, South Street, St Leonards.

Tel: 01424 426090 Rye & District Lions Club 0845 8332825 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

Polegate Painting/Sketching Group Meets Mon 7pm and Tues 9.45am Tel: 01323 484568 or 487510

Silverhill Townswomens Guild. Meets 1st Monday of each month, St Matthews Church Hall, Silverhill, St Leonards Tel 01424 436483

Polegate Twinning Assoc.

Participate in visits to France & Germany & other social events.

Tel : 01323 486921

Sovereign Polyphony Eastbourne's female harmony choir. www.sovereignpolyphony.com

The Golden Age of Cruising Experiencing a transatlantic voyage on Queen Mary 2 is to experience the golden age of traditional cruising! We were escorted out of New York by a NYPD helicopter, with the pilot somewhat “showboating” his skill by flying circles around the ship and getting so close you could almost make out his face.

As we approached the Verrazano Narrows bridge we thought that the flying display would end there, but oh no, straight under the bridge he went alongside us before turning and heading for home.

recommend and they are very rarely wrong! The food is always well presented (start the meal with your eyes!) and tastes as good as it looks.

Our first full day at sea was a gloriously sunny day, so that was me (Trevor) off to the sun deck with a book and sun tan lotion, with Sue saying she would join me shortly. My relaxation on the sun lounger with my book lasted a whole 10 minutes before Sue came up to inform me that we were going to the dance class in the Queens room.

QM2 is a beautiful ship, a true ocean liner, with bows made to cut effortlessly through the Atlantic waters, and she is just as beautiful on the inside, with the marvellous Grand Lobby and Queens Room housing the largest ballroom at sea.

For this trip we had booked an inside stateroom which was spacious with good storage, however we were not intending on spending too much time in our stateroom due to the numerous and varied activities on board, all of which we could find out about in the Daily Programme (information sheets) delivered to our stateroom at night for the following day.

The rest of the days at sea were more than entertaining for us, even with 6 whole days at sea we still didn’t do all that we wanted to.

The night time entertainment always provides choice with west end style shows, ballroom dances, music lounges, the pub or disco providing a varied venue selection.

Dress in the evening is either formal (black tie on two nights); getting the glad rags on is part of the whole transatlantic experience for us; or informal.

Trevor & Sue on Deck. To find out more, please see page 31

After leaving New York we decided to take a tour of the ship to familiarise ourselves with where everything was, aided by a mini deck plan from our stateroom and the various information deck plans around the ship. This tour helped us make up our minds on what we wanted to do whilst on the voyage. For anyone who has not travelled on QM2 the two ‘not to miss’ events are the Planetarium and the white gloved afternoon tea in the Queens Room.

For dinner we dined in the main restaurant at a table for two, looked after by two lovely waiters and a very knowledgeable sommelier. We always ask the waiters what dish they

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QM2 was a great experience, so much so, that Sue will be taking her mother on this great ship for a short cruise next month!

If you are interested to find out more about cruising you can call either of us (Trevor or Sue) at GoCruise on 01323 731590 or visit our website www.gocruise.co.uk/trevorandsue and drop us a line or two. It really is a good idea to buy a cruise holiday from an expert in the industry and Sue and I have years of experience and a wealth of knowledge we love to share. All bookings with us carry full ABTA and ATOL bonding for your financial protection and peace of mind. We are also independent and will always offer the cruise that we believe to be right for you, so that your experience is the best it can be.

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Event Listings 1066 Jazz Club Every Friday 8-11pm Azur at the Marina Pavilion, Hastings. Different live Jazz band every week. www.1066jazzclub.co.uk

Saffrons Firework Display 5th November, 6pm Saffrons Sports Club, Compton Place Rd, Eastbourne.

A fun packed evening with fairground rides, food stalls and fantastic fireworks.

Rye Fawkes Pageant and Firework Display 8th Nov from 7.30pm.

Procession through the town to the salts where a large bonfire will be lit. www.ryebonfire.co.uk Hastings Storytelling Festival 10th to 16th November.

Tales for all ages, both adults and children, stories indoors and out.

For more information, visit: www.hastingsstoryfest. org.uk Christmas Shopping at Pashley Manor 12th-15th and 26th29th Nov. From 10am.

Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst, Nr Wadhurst.

The shop will be packed with a wide selection of high quality gifts and cards as well as special Christmas stock for the festive season. www. pashleymanorgardens. co.uk Robertsbridge Bonfire Night 15th November from 7pm.

Station Rd Robertsbridge Procession through the town to the A21 followed by bonfire and display.

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Craft & Gift Fair 16th Nov 10am to 4pm Albany (Lions) Hotel, Grand Parade, Eastbourne Seafront.

Jewellery, beading, knitware, photography, textiles, toys, cards and much more. Free entry.

RAF in Concert 20th November, 7.30pm Congress Theatre, Compton St, Eastbourne.

The Bands of the Royal Air Force celebrate 50 years of one of the UK’s greatest icons, the Red Arrows with music spanning the past 5 decades. www.eastbournetheatres. co.uk Seaside Magic 21st November.

Seaside Road, Eastbourne.

Enjoy carol singing and other entertainment while browsing quaint market stalls. Festive food including a hog roast & roasted chestnuts. Free entry.

Hastings Christmas Lights Switch On 21st November from 6.30pm Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, Hastings.

Late night shopping, entertainment, fireworks. www.priorymeadow.com Cancer Research UK Christmas Fayre 22nd Nov, 10.30am to 12.30pm.

Little Common Community Centre, Shepherds Close, Little Common. Various stalls, admission 50p.

Choir Concert at St Nicholas Church, Pevensey 22nd Nov, 7pm & 8.30pm.

Concert by the students

and staff of Herstmonceux Castle, offering seasonal favourites with an eclectic mix of new and old.

Tickets £12. www. cofechurchespevensey. org.uk Alfristons Dickensian Christmas 22rd November 3-10pm Alfriston, East Sussex.

Free event. Bands, stalls, choirs, street entertainment and more! www.alfriston-village.co.uk Hastings & Rother Gay Helpline Over 50’s Meet 27th November, 2.30pm4.30pm.

Southwater Area Community Centre, Stainsby St, St Leonards.

Tel 07941 014013 www.hargh.webly.com Battle Christmas Lights Switch On 29th November from 2pm Memorial Hall, High St, Battle.

Visit Santa in his Grotto, lights switched on at 5pm. www.battlechamber.org.uk Christmas Fair 29th Nov 10am to 4pm Regency Park Community Centre, Wartling Rd, Eastbourne.

Charity event for children with special needs. Santas grotto, raffle, bric-a-brac, cakes stall, mulled wine & mince pies.

Poppinghole Christmas Fair 29th Nov 10am to 4pm Poppinghole Farm, Poppinghole Lane, Robertsbridge.

High quality crafted giftware, BBQ with local sausages & burgers.

Raising funds for the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

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Great Dixter Christmas Fair 29th & 30th Nov, 11am to 4pm.

Great Dixter House & Gardens, Northiam, Rye. A selection of high quality & interesting stalls to help you find the perfect Christmas Gift. Admission £5 adults, u16’s free. www.greatdixter.co.uk Ninfield Fireworks 29th Nov, 6pm-10.30pm.

Polegrove, Bexhill.

Live music, refreshments, drummers, fireworks at 9pm.

The Christmas Pop Up Emporium & Cafe 29th November 11am to 4pm.

St Clements Hall, Croft Rd, Hastings old Town.

Christmas gift ideas from designers, makers and vintage sellers. Free entry, refreshments available.

Old Town Food & Craft Market 29th Nov, 10am to 12.30pm Community Wise, Ocklynge Rd, Eastbourne.

Popular monthly market selling local fresh produce. www.communitywise.org.uk Gladrags Social Events 29th Nov, 10.30am.

SHOP, Norman Rd, St Leonards.

Gladrags members & guests enjoy coffee & Cake. To find out more call Michele on 07801 621310 or visit: www. gladragsevents.co.uk Please remember to mention Golden Times when responding to an advertisement or attending an event you've found on these pages.

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Julia Meanwell - Live your dreams Do you have a dream? Could it be that you’ve always had a hankering to write a book, run a marathon, or take up bungee jumping? If you think you’re too long in the tooth for such exploits then maybe you’d better think again.

You may be surprised to hear that Bertha Wood, born in 1905, had her first book, Fresh Air and Fun, the story of a Blackpool Holiday Camp published on her 100th birthday on June 20, 2005. The oldest woman to complete a marathon was Gladys Burrill from Hawaii, who was 92 years old. She power walked and jogged the Honolulu Marathon in nine hours 53 minutes, earning herself the nickname “Gladyator”. She had run her ‘first’ marathon aged 86. South African Mohr Keet became the oldest bungee jumper ever at 96. I could mention so many more here but there isn’t space to include all of the people I found when researching.

I don’t know about you but I am really inspired when I read examples of people who have started very late in life but have still been able to realise their dreams.

It offers me hope and encouragement to see that it’s never too late to pursue our dreams at whatever stage of life we are in.

We have no sell by or best before date; the only limits we have are the ones we place upon ourselves. In fact, perhaps it is because we have more life experience that we can identify more easily what it is that we dream of doing.

Although some of the people mentioned are able to

Local counsellor Julia Meanwell, has been in practice for over 20 years, she has a wealth of experience, empathy and understanding to offer clients. Julia began her counselling career as a relationship counsellor with Relate which incorporated working in television and radio. consider such physically demanding activities don’t let any lack of physical ability stop you. You may need to adapt your dream so remember ‘necessity is the mother of invention’ you will find a way!

Get the full experience of what life has to offer and resist taking the restricted and somewhat sedentary path that society seems to have designated for us. Is there something you’ve always wanted to do but felt that it was too late to take on that challenge? Never stop dreaming; in the words of Walt Disney ‘If you can dream it, you can do it’!

If you would like to find out more about the counselling Julia offers then please take a look at her website juliameanwellcounselling.co.uk She can be contacted by email Julia.meanwell@gmail.com or give her a call on 07714 280083.

Second Hand Glasses Appeal

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Benenden Hospital and Benenden Health have joined forces with a UK charity to collect second hand glasses – which will be sent to people overseas who cannot afford to buy them.

Donations of spectacles are to be collected between now and Christmas, which will then be sent inside a shipping container to The Gambia at the beginning of next year.

Volunteers with the UK registered charity BACE, Building and Assisting Communities with Education, will then give the glasses to representatives from the National Eye Health Programme, who will distribute pairs to needy people in the most impoverished and rural parts of the country.

Glasses can be dropped off at Benenden Hospital, in Goddard’s Green Road, Benenden, Cranbrook – into a collection bin in the main reception area.

There are also collection bins at Costa, Tenterden High Street, Wilson Wilson and Hancock opticians, in Tenterden High Street and at the Kentish Express newspaper office in North Street, Ashford.

Benenden Hospital is supporting the costs of the shipping container which will take the glasses from the UK to The Gambia. The hospital has also donated old and redundant medical equipment which BACE will use in its new health clinic in a village called Bonsa. The clinic is to be officially opened in November. The charity set up and runs a nursery school there too, along with a feeding programme, which aims to ensure that the school children have at least one nutritious meal a day.

School equipment will go into the container too.

For more information on donating glasses please contact Jane Barlow at benenden hospital on 01580 240 333 or by emailing jane.barlow@benenden.org.uk

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This December, Dancing on Ice Judge Louie Spence appears at the White Rock Theatre Hastings as "Slave of The Ring" in the magical family pantomime "Aladdin".

Known for his sensational dancing skills as well as his effervescent, larger than life personality, Louie is bound to be a crowd pleaser this Christmas.

Aladdin runs from the 12th to the 28th of December this year and we have a pair of tickets for the opening night to give away to our readers.

To be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets, all you have to do is

answer the following question: Louie Spence, choreographer and television personality, is best known for which TV show: a) Pineapple Dance Studios b) Pineapple Dance Smoothie c) Pineapple Dance Express Just send your answer & contact details on a postcard to "Aladdin competition, Golden Times, 78 Elphinstone Rd, Hastings, TN34 2BS or email your answer to jason@goldentimes.co.uk.

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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.

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.

Bexhill: 11am, in the foyer of the De La Warr Pavilion.

Eastbourne Shinewater: Meet at 10.30am outside the Co-Op on Milfoil Drive.

Contact Paula Hubens - 07740 899 559

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.

MONDAYS: Eastbourne: Seafront walk starting at 10.30am at the Lifeboat Museum opposite Carlisle Road.

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 United Reformed Church, 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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LATER LIFE FINANCIAL PLANNING CONSIDERATION

This year we have produced a number of articles relating to the provision of later life care and the all-important funding of care whether in your own home or in a care home environment.

This is just part of the planning that should be considered in later life. We at Ethos Financial Planners have a later life planning checklist as follows.

• An up to date Will.

• Lasting Power of Attorney covering welfare and finances.

• Create an estate plan to reduce if not completely mitigate any potential Inheritance Tax (IHT) that would be payable by your Executors. Remember IHT is payable on assets passing to family (other than gifts to a spouse or a registered charity) at a rate of 40% on estates in excess of the nil rate band allowance.

IHT may be reduced by gifting assets into a family trust but in order to save tax this often requires the person making the gift to survive 7 years and to forgo access to the capital in the trust.

This may prove a stumbling block as many of our clients are reluctant to lose access to funds concerned with funding future care.

However, we will discuss with clients IHT planning solutions that would potentially be successful after just 2 years and will offer future access to capital if later life care is needed.

We at Ethos are here to help you explore all the possibilities open to you. For further information please feel free to call me on 01293 449860.

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We are proud to have been serving the local communities of Hastings and Bexhill since 1897

Enjoy the ideal balance of privacy, support, security, independence and companionship in our houses in Hove, Heathfield, Eastbourne and St Leonards-on-Sea. You will have your own studio flat with the bonus of daily fresh home-cooked meals prepared for you.

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.

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FASHION FOR THE FESTIVITIES

You’ve stuffed the turkey, peeled the potatoes, wrapped the presents, and the table is looking stunningly festive….But what about you? What on earth do you wear on Christmas Day? And Christmas Eve? The shops are full of party dresses but most of us will spend Christmas cooking and eating at home, not partying the night away. Michèle Duke gives you practical advice on how to look gorgeous throughout the festive season….

Weddings, funerals, bir thdays – everyone knows what to wear for most special occasions but Christmas is the one day of the year that is really tricky, especially for women. You spend most of the day slaving over the stove, clearing up after the guests, playing games with the grandchildren and generally keeping everyone happy. It’s easy to forget about yourself, but the pressure is on to look fabulous too.

Take a tip from me and prepare your outfits for the entire period a week before Christmas.

Put everything you need together in the wardrobe so you have no decisions to make when the corks are popping!

Christmas Eve is a great opportunity to reflect the festive season. Red, green, and gold are the seasonal colours. Visits to relatives or drinks with friends offer an opportunity to dress up - try an elegant black dress with a gorgeous silk scarf or velvet cord trousers and a tunic top. Pearls, diamonds – this is the time to “bling it up”. If you’re spending the evening in the pub you can glam up your normal outfit with a bit of sparkle.

Avoid all-over “glitzy” tops and just add a cardigan with a sprinkle of sequins or a perhaps a faux fur collar.

Christmas Day is more difficult. Comfort is paramount; it’s not the day for too much glamour but you don’t need to sacrifice style. With some planning you can look fabulous without too much effort.

A late breakfast and opening presents demands either Christmas PJs or comfy trousers and an oversized sweater. Do your make-up and hair before you start cooking because you are unlikely to have time once the heat is on. Lay out your “lunch outfit” on the bed. When the meal is prepared, there is just time to run upstairs and change as the drinks are being poured. Avoid heavy sweaters – it can get pretty warm eating all that food – and anything tight is obviously a bad idea. This is one day when elasticated waistbands are actually in fashion – everybody is wearing them!

The after-lunch stroll is the time for chunky knits and jeans. A grey cardigan is brightened with a red handbag and scarf. Or try a multicolour, oversized sweater with jeans and wellies. Visiting church is the time for a more formal coat with your new gloves and scarf.

When it’s all over, you can cosy up by the fire in the Christmas “Onesie” the kids decided was the perfect gift for you! (It’s the only day you’ll ever hear me say that!)

My best tip? Relax, don’t worry about the bread sauce, take time to enjoy friends and family and enjoy a wonderful Christmas. Whatever you wear, nothing is more important than a smile.

For more tips and lots of pictures, visit my website at www.micheleduke.co.uk/christmas A very Happy Christmas to you all

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Mon 15 - Fri 19 Dec & Mon 22 & Tues 23 Dec Christmas Lunch 2 courses: £25.50 3 Courses: £29.50 Enjoy a 2 or 3 course delicious festive meal in our restaurant. For all enquries and to book, please call 01424 229 119.

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Event Listings Christmas Fair 30th Nov, 10am to 2pm.

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Crafts, tombola, hot food, santas grotto, face painting, mince pies. 50p entry, includes ticket into a cake raffle.

Free Family Drop-In at Towner Each Saturday & Sunday in December. 10am to 5pm Towner Gallery, Devonshire Park, College Rd, Eastbourne.

Get creative and make some art of your own inspired by the exhibitions on show. www.townereastbourne.org.uk After Hours Christmas Shopping at Towner 2nd December, 6-9pm Towner Gallery, Devonshire Park, College Rd, Eastbourne.

Escape the queues and traffic, head to Towner for a special Christmas shopping event. Free entry. www.townereastbourne.org.uk Bewl Water Christmas Fair 6th & 78th, 134th & 14th, 20th & 21st December from 11am.

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Kids activities, stalls, Santas Grotto, and much more. ÂŁ4 per person, under 4's free. bewlwater.co.uk Christmas Table Top Sale, Craft Fair & Raffle 6th Dec, 9am to 1pm Civic Centre, Uckfield.

Free entry, raising funds for Alzheimers society South East.

Rye Festive Beach Clean 6th December 10am to 1pm.

Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Meet at Rye Harbour car park.

A clean up of rubbish washed up along the beach by Autumn storms rewarded by hot soup at Lime Kiln Cottage.

The Fairy Tale Fair 6th Dec 10am to 4pm Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Rd, Brighton.

Over 100 high quality craft and vintage stalls, unique and hand made festive gifts. Adults ÂŁ2, children free.

The Nutcracker 6th December, 7.30pm Congress Theatre, Compton St, Eastbourne.

A magical ballet and a perfect festive treat for the whole family. www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk Craft Fair 6th December, 10am Northiam Village Hall, Frewen Close, Northiam.

Craft fair organised by and in aid of the Northiam Bonfire society.

Tudor Christmas 6th & 7th Dec, 11am to 4pm Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, Hailsham.

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Now is when we need to think ahead to next spring. So its late autumn, finish planting any spring bulbs as soon as you can, plant any bare root or balled trees and shrubs. It’s also a good time to take any hardwood cuttings and lift any vulnerable plants, like non hardy Chrysanthemums, we can also protect delphiniums and Lupins from slugs with a layer of coarse grit round the base.

As we move into early winter dig over that vegetable plot so the frost can get into the soil and break it up, thus using the weather to help you come spring. Check any bulbs, corms and tubers you have in store, it’s also a good time to service the mower.

As we are clearing away the garden refuse what better time for a winter bonfire, who’s got the spuds to roast in the fire?

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"Hare today & gone tomorrow"

by Veronica Allerston

"Lucas!"

I hurried but Master had no tolerance with my lameness and yelled instructions the moment I appeared.

“Gut my hare at eleven o`clock” “Yes Master” I replied shuffling away to obey.

I was surprised as he seemed fond of his pet hare but as he frequently reminded me, it wasn’t my place to question commands.

Entering it's run I shuffled crab-like, knees together, preventing the wretched hare escaping. It looked at me flickering its ears; the equivalent of a two-finger gesture.

As I shut the gate it disappeared. After a few minutes creeping and peering through the shrubs within the run, I spotted the blighter sitting on its hutch. That twoeared-two-fingered sign again.

It hopped off the roof and gazed at me. I tiptoed, attempting to appear stationary. It wasn’t fooled.

I lunged; it was off. I`d failed to notice the mud-slick.

Suddenly I was on my back taking a slide. I stopped; gasping. The cursed hare took a flying leap onto my chest knocking the remaining wind from my lungs. The rhythm of my panting lulled it into a false sense of

security and turning its back on me proceeded to wash those ridiculous ears. My breath regained, I kept the panting motion up, slowly raising my hands and grabbed. Rolling onto my stomach, my prisoner beneath me, I held the ears with one hand and levered myself up with the other..

As I did the deed declaring our battle over, the church clock struck eleven and I still had to gut it.

I took out my knife, slit its skin full-length peeling it off like a coat and scooped out the innards. Tricks of the trade (did I mention Dad's a poacher?).

Dumping the gutted hare on the kitchen table I shuffled round to Master`s window as the clock struck eleven-fifteen. I slipped one leg over the sill, hoping to stand behind him pretending I`d been there all along.

But he was already pounding the air with his fists.

He bellowed, “Lucas, you`re late. I told you to be here at eleven to cut my hair.”

Gently I lifted my leg back over the sill.

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New local author Linda Taylor’s FOUR novels are refreshingly different.

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The story of a woman in her 40’s who, having nursed her aged parents, finally finds love and satisfaction despite warring siblings and her lover’s troublesome teenage daughter. It has humour, pathos and a touch of the supernatural to keep you page turning. **JACK & JUST THREE GIRLS This is a 2 in one book bargain!

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about to begin takes her on a journey that crosses the frontiers of consciousness.

OUR BREAD AND BUTTER Part autobiographical this is set in a dingy 1960’s local boarding house ( no longer in existence) and spans one memorable year in the life of the youngest of six children, a girl of 9. Naivety and humour throughout.

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When we were small, we would share the bath but that could be fun. Gisele, the eldest daughter, would supervise bath day: sitting on the white, metal stool watching that we soaped and rinsed ‘all those important little places’ as she called them. I can remember how this would make my elder, by 11 months, brother and I giggle. When we were this small we would investigate one another’s belly buttons, even though Gisele would tell us to stop doing that. ‘Why Gus?’ we would query and back came the same silly answer:’ they could come undone.’ ‘Then all yesterday’s peas would tumble out!’

Johnny would reply and laugh and laugh at this and start me off laughing C too.

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Being the smallest, I usually took the curved end of the big, enamel- coated, CM bath and was the last one to finish and step out to Gisele and her big white MY bath towel, ready to vigorously rub us dry. In hind sight, I don’t suppose she enjoyed the task much.

CY She obviously thought it through though because later she would make use of the opportunity to sing to us. She didn’t have a very good voice andCMY always tried out on us one or two of her favourite pop singers’ songs. This K was from Elvis Presley’s hits. How could she hope to be any good? He was a man wasn’t he and she had hardly any voice at all! She couldn’t hit high notes and in point of fact, most of her notes sounded the same. Mary and I were both in the choir at school, so we could tell. John, Mary, three years older than me, and I, decided we should discourage her.

‘Don’t you like my singing?’ she asked one Sunday bath day evening, when we had made enough unappreciative noises -sighing and tutting.

‘No.’ replied Mary, outspoken as ever.

‘Not much’ I said softly.

‘What about you, Johnny?’ she turned to him, hoping for at least one ally.

‘It doesn’t sound like Elvis, does it? He’s much better. I’d rather go and listen to your record player in your room.’

Gisele’s face would darken. ‘You are not to go in my room, Johnny Bishop. Do you hear me? And if I catch you meddling with my Danzette…’

He hung his head, despondent but obediently listening, as children used to do when their elders told them off.

Our Bread and Butter

Life was crowded in the Guest House and fraught due to constant money worries.

There were six competing children, one aging, interfering Grandmother, a sickly mother and six resident strangers, who came from such different backgrounds and could be demanding and eccentric. But children are resilient and fun could be found in the least expected places:

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The Rainbow Trout Pub & Restaurant Broad Oak Brede - 01424 882031

Traditional home cooked food with locally sourced produce We are r oking fo w no bo Parties, s a Christm New Years s and Lunche istmas Day is r Eve. Ch FULL! now

Paul and Tina would like to welcome customers old and new to the Rainbow Trout Pub in Broad Oak. Sunday Carvery, served all day from 12pm (booking essential), traditional home-cooked pub food including fish & chips battered in-house, hand-made pies and steak hot rocks. Regular events include live music, bingo, senior citizen discount lunches Monday to Friday and much more.

Family friendly, coaches welcome in the large car park, wheelchair access, teas, coffees and cakes Also, coming on Friday 20th February: Showaddywaddy Tribute night!

Ticket only event, restricted numbers.

www.rainbowtroutpub.co.uk Golden Times Recipe by Faz Razeen: Chicken Tagine with green olives and preserved lemon

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On the 1066 Country Walk Route. Dog Friendly.

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 12noon to 2pm 2 Courses for just £6.95 Christmas Menu 3 Courses for £16.95 followed by coffee and mints

Quiz Night every Tuesday, 8pm

01424 813303

The Three Oaks Pub, Butchers Lane, Three Oaks, Hastings, TN35 4NH

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This dish a typical Moroccan dish which is particularly enjoyed in Marrakesh, celebrates two of Morocco’s most famous ingredients – cracked green olives and preserved lemons.

Try this recipe when you want to cook a whole chicken, this is another method to add excellent flavour instead of by the usual roasting method. You can simply serve with plain couscous and salad or with vegetable side dish.

Simple Method Place the chicken in a deep dish, rub the garlic, coriander, lemon juice and salt into the chicken, mix the olive oil with the grated onion, saffron, ginger and pepper and rub this mixture on chicken. Cover and leave to stand for about 30 minutes.

Transfer the chicken to a tagine or large flameproof casserole dish and pour the juices over. Pour in sufficient water to come halfway up the chicken, add the cinnamon stick and bring the water to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover with a lid and simmer for about 1 hour turning the chicken occasionally.

Preheat the oven to 150*C/300*F/Gas2. Using a large serving spoon, carefully lift the chicken out of the tagine/casserole dish and set aside on a plate, covered with foil. Turn up the heat and boil the cooking liquid for five minutes to reduce it. Replace the chicken in the liquid and baste it thoroughly.

Add the olives and preserved lemon and place the tagine casserole in the oven for about 15 minutes. Serve the chicken with couscous or vegetable dish, Ingredients required Approx. 3lb chicken Pinch of saffron threads 3-4 garlic cloves - crushed 1 tbsp ground ginger Small bunch of coriander – 1 tbsp black pepper Finley chopped.

1 cinnamon stick 1 lemon- extract juice 1 cupful of cracked green 5ml/1 table spoon salt olives 4-5 tbsp olive oil 2 preserved lemons, cut into 1 large onion- grated stripes

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WHITES SEAFOOD & STEAK BAR

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01424 719846

et in a grade II listed building in the beautiful and historic Hastings Old Town, Whites Seafood and Steak Bar is a family run restaurant offering a warm welcome and excellent service. Whether enjoying a welcome lunchtime break from Christmas shopping to a romantic evening meal, Whites is the perfect venue. Relax with a glass of wine and watch the world go by as you make your selection

Christmas

Menu

2014

Starters

• Tempura battered whitebait, served with our homemade aioli.

Accompanied with a dressed salad.

• Smoked salmon, prawn and crayfish cocktail, served on a samphire salad with lemon and dill mayonnaise.

•Oyster chowder, using only the best ingredients.

• (v) Goats cheese puff pastry tart, with a toasted walnut and balsamic vinegar mixed salad.

• Homemade Mushroom and fennel soup, with garlic croutons.

•Pan-fried chicken livers, served pink with fresh orange segments, served with salad.

• Whites moules à la crème, blue shell mussels from the crystal clear waters off the Shetlands

Mains

from the wide range of dishes on offer. We are proud to boast that as many of our ingredients as possible are sourced locally and our delicious specials board is regularly updated with seasonal dishes. For full details of our menu and to find our more about Whites, you can visit us online at: www.whitesbar.co.uk From November 28th until December 23rd, we will be offering our 2014 Christmas menu for tables of four and above. Be sure to book your table soon to avoid disappointment.

• Whites Traditional old fashioned Christmas roast.

Choose from either crown of turkey or belly of pork with crackling, served with home roasted potatoes, honey roasted seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, pigs in blankets, chestnut stuffing, bread sauce, cranberry jelly or apple sauce and our very own, rich, port gravy.

• Best quality fillet of Scottish salmon, poached in a white wine, cream and dill sauce with seasonal vegetables.

• Vegetarian open pastry tart with a hint of rosemary, filled with a fig and red onion chutney, topped off with a creamy stilton leek sauce and walnuts. Served with a fresh, dressed salad and new potatoes.

• Game stew and dumplings, rabbit, venison, duck and wild boar, served with garlic bread.

• Whites moules à la crème, with an assortment of shellfish (crayfish, tiger prawns, langoustines, crab claw) served with a basket of bread.

(Extra £3.00 supplement) • Whole roasted seabass, stuffed with fresh tarragon and mixed herbs, served with seasonal vegetables. (extra £3.00 supplement)

Desserts

Our dedicated team have put together a menu that offers a wide range of quality food at an excellent price. Please call us on 01424 719846 for booking details or visit our website for further information.

Bon appetit! - Alex and Ellie

We now have £10 and £20 vouchers available which make excellent Christmas Gifts !

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• Traditional Christmas Pudding, served with brandy butter.

• Amaretto pancakes, with vanilla ice cream and mixed berry topping.

• Trio berry amore, individual layers of strawberry & blackcurrant mousse on a biscuit base, finished off with a raspberry glaze and spirals of white chocolate.

• Warmed chocolate fudge cake served with vanilla ice cream • Assortment of cheese and biscuits with a fig, apple and ale chutney, grapes and celery (extra £2.50 supplement) Tea, coffee and mints.

£24.95

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Event Listings Eastbournes Tea Dances 9th December 2pm to 5pm.

Winter Gardens, Compton St, Eastbourne.

Pull on your dancing shoes and enjoy a Tea Dance at Eastbourne’s atmospheric Winter Garden. £6 including tea & biscuit. www.eastbournetheatres. co.uk Battle Gala Night 11th December 6pm to 9pm.

High Street, Battle.

Late night shopping, fancy dress, carol singing and entertainment throughout the town.

Gladrags Christmas Party 12th Dec, 10.30am.

The Langham Hotel, Eastbourne.Gladrags social club for women. To find out more call Michele on 07801 621310 or

visit: www.gladragsevents. co.uk Festive Fanfare 14th December, 7.45pm All Saints Chapel, Darley Road, Meads, Eastbourne.

Polyphony concert of popular, traditional, classic and modern carols in aid of the Eastbourne Blind Society. Tickets £5.50 in advance from Specsavers, Bonners and the Blind Society in Eastbourne. £6.50 on the door. sovereignpolyphony.com Christmas Praise 14th Dec, 6pm.

Christchurch Methodist Church, Springfield Rd, Bexhill.

The Christchurch singers present “Christmas praise”, admission free with a collection for charity.

Christmas Tea Dance 15th December 2pm.

White Rock Theatre, Hastings Begin the festive season with a glittering tea dance. £8 pre-booked or £11 on the door, includes High Tea. whiterocktheatre.org.uk Christmas Fair 15th & 16th Dec, 11am to 4pm Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, Hailsham.

Festive fun with over 100 stalls, Santas grotto, decorations and Christmas music in a beautiful setting. sussexpast.co.uk Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs 20th & 21st December Battle Memorial Halls, High St Battle.

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