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Goldentimes

Nov/Dec 2013

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

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elcome to the latest edition of Golden Times, which is, in fact, our 2nd anniversary edition. The last two years have flown by with the magazine going from strength to strength. Over the past two years we've met hundreds of our readers at various events and exhibitions, and we've always been hugely flattered by the positive comments you've made about our publication. Many of you have commented on the cover photos and noted that I've been very bad at providing details of where the shots have been taken, I've taken steps to remedy this on page 39 of this very issue, I hope you'll enjoy my photo feature. Another packed magazine this time with competitions offering our readers the chance to win a thrilling balloon ride, a vineyard tour with wine tasting, and tickets to see a fabulous Panto, make sure you enter! Thanks once again to all of our advertisers for their continued support, we hope all of you will scour the pages of Golden Times when seeking the services of a local business. Make sure you mention us if you do! Enjoy the magazine Jason

Jason: Editor

Debby: Sales

Frank: Columnist

Tricia: Columnist

CONTENTS 04. 06. 08. 10. 12. 14. 18. 20. 29. 30. 30. 32. 33. 34.

Franks Column Event Listings Julia Meanwell's Relationship Advice Local Clubs & Associations Event Listings Win Panto tickets Fashion tips with Michele Duke Tricia's Column Jonathon Charles Gardening Column Ask Eve Creative Writing Corner Win a Vineyard tour & wine tasting Win a Virgin Balloon flight Event Listings

No part of this magazine, including advertisements, may be reproduced in part or in whole, without explicit permission from the editor. The opinions expressed within the magazine are not necessarily those of the publishers but those of the individual contributors. The greatest of care is taken to ensure that all information published in this magazine is correct at the time of going to print. Readers should be aware that the Publishers cannot be held responsible for errors, omissions or inaccuracies. Please check details of all events with the organisers before attending.

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Frank’s Travels

On the morning after my first night at Lake Taupo I walked into town to visit the Tourist Information centre again. I acquired some local maps, and set about planning the rest of my stay in this lovely area. I decided that day one would be spent visiting the area around Rotarua as there appeared to be a lot of points of interest for yours truly to do his "Bewildered Tourist" bit. How amazed was I when I got into this area?? There was so much of interest going on I had a job working out where to start, and as I was only planning to be in that area for one day I knew I would have to make the best of it. The area of the hot springs was certainly high on my list of priorities so off I trundled. Fabulous!! I had never seen anything quite like these huge waterspouts of boiling hot water shooting high into the air, and giving the area a sort of surreal atmosphere... I imagined myself on another planet. Then there was the boiling mud: Yes that's right, boiling mud. A lot of you have probably heard of this natural phenomenon before, but to actually witness it is quite an experience. Although the smell is a bit like rotten eggs it does nothing to curtail the fascination of watching the earth bubbling away like molten lava. I finally managed to break the spell of this area, and decided my next stop would be to visit the rather splendid museum, and beget myself of some local culture!! This turned out to be well worth while, and

I spent quite some time being fascinated by Maori culture, and history. As time was marching on I decided to start making my way back towards Taupo as I wanted to detour off towards the Huka falls. Although I had read about the Falls before arriving in New Zealand I still found the experience quite awesome, and I was amazed at the roar of the water as it thundered through the bottleneck......Wow!! The other thing about this area is the number of well signed routes for walkers. There are large maps of the recommended routes for walkers of varying degrees of fitness, and the average time each walk should take... These Kiwis think of everything, and it demonstrates the high level of care afforded to both residents, and tourists alike. As I was intending to make my way in the direction of South Island the following morning I thought I would head back to the ranch for an early night. Well that was my intention until I had a friendly chat with a couple of former Kiwis who were ex-army. I ended up in a local hostelry, and had a long, long night. Ah well, I didn't go all that way to be teetotal did I?? That's all for now so until the next time watch how you go, stay healthy, and enjoy living. Frank

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Event Listings - November 1066 Jazz Club Every Friday 8-11pm Azur at the Marina Pavilion, Hastings. Different live Jazz band every week. www.1066jazzclub.co.uk Travaux Twirlers Square Dance Club Every Friday 7.30-10pm Baldslow Hall, Harrow Lane, St Leonards. New dancers always welcome, telephone: 01424 734 627 Robin Hood Bonfire 5th November from 6pm Robin Hood Field, Icklesham Bonfire and firework display. www.ryebonfire.co.uk The Hollies 6th November 7.30pm Congress Theatre, Eastbourne No support act is needed as The Hollies perform their Classics Tel: 01323 412000 www.eastbournetheatres. co.uk Vintage Clothes Swap Evening at Vintage Cafe 254 Terminus Rd, Eastbourne 8th November. 5-8pm Free event, to book, Tel Tracey 07949 163188 Rememberance at the Redoubt 8th November Redoubt fortress, Royal Parade, Eastbourne. Free event to mark Remembrance Weekend. Tel: 01323 410300 Bexhill Assoc. of National Trust Members Talk 9th November 2.30pm St Peters Community Centre, Old Town, Bexhill Talk "3 Fair Ladies" followed by AGM, £2 members

£3 non-members. New members always welcome. Rye Bonfire procession 9th November from 7.50pm Procession through the town to the salts where a large bonfire will be lit and fireworks to follow. www.ryebonfire.co.uk Hastings Herring Fair 9th & 10th November Stade Open Space, Hastings. Stalls over the two days will showcase herring cookery, pickling and smoking skills. Rye Remembrance Parade 10th Nov from 10.40am Rye Parish Church of St Marys. Parade of service starts from Adams in the High St at 10.40am, service of Remembrance at 10.55am. Eastbourne’s Tea Dances 12th November 2pm Floral Hall, Winter Garden, Eastbourne Enjoy an afternoon of music with Chris Mannion, don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes! Tel: 01323 412000 www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk Tea Dance 13th November, 2pm. White Rock Theatre, Hastings. An afternoon of Ballroom and Latin dancing. High tea included. Tel: 01424 462288 www.whiterocktheatre.org.uk The Pirates of Penzance 14th - 16th November De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill Popular swashbuckling show with perky pirates and frolicsome maidens. www.dlwp.com

Christmas Fair 16th & 17th November, 10.30am - 4pm Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, Hailsham. Santa’s Grotto, Christmas Stalls, Christmas music in a beautiful setting. Discount for Seniors T:01323 844224 www.sussexpast.co.uk Quiz night 16th Nov 7.30-9.30pm Langney Village Hall, Etchingham Rd, Eastbourne £1 per ticket, prize for 2nd and 1st place. Contact: 01323 673 672 Grand Clothes Sale 16th Nov 10am - 12pm Arthur Easton Centre, St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill St Leonards Bed linen, curtains, clothes of all styles and sizes in very good condition at knock down prices! Admission 50p Tel: 01424 456371 Robertsbridge Bonfire night 16th November from 7pm Robertsbridge. Bonfire, display & torchlight Procession. Christmas Lights Switch On 21st November, from 5pm Priory Meadow, Hastings. Kicking off the Christmas season in Hastings. Wine Tasting Evening at Vintage Cafe 254 Terminus Rd, Eastbourne 8th November. 5-8pm Free event, to book, Tel Tracey 07949 163188 The Divas are Back in Town 23rd Nov, 1.30pm St Mary-in-the-Castle, Hastings. Dancing Divas present their 2013 show. For more info

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tel: 07703 573494 gina@dancingdivas.org.uk Cancer Research UK Christmas Fayre 23rd November 10.30am to 12.30pm Little common community centre, Shepherds Close. Various stalls, raffle, admission 50p Alfristons Dickensian Christmas 23rd November 2-9pm Alfriston, East Sussex. Free event. Bands, choirs, street entertainment and more! www.alfriston-village.co.uk Great Dixter Christmas Fair 23rd & 24th Nov 10am-4pm Great Dixter, Northiam, Rye Food stands and roaring fires in the Great and Yeomans Halls and vegetables on sale from the porch. £5, under 16s free www.greatdixter.co.uk Santa’s arrival 28th November from 5pm Priory Meadow, Hastings. Celebrate Santa’s arrival - with special guest star at 6pm, entertainment from the Arrow FM road show while you wait. Christmas Fair 29th November 10am-4pm Chiddingstone Castle, Kent. Festive delights in a heated marquee. Tel 01892 870347 Battle’s Christmas lights On! 30th November from 1.45pm Parade with band escorts Father Christmas’s sleigh down the High Street to his Grotto at Memorial Hall.

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Julia Meanwell When I write about relationships and the difficult issues that couples sometimes face I wonder if the reader experiences my words as all doom and gloom? I just want to emphasise that although many of the clients I see have numerous difficulties to overcome I am frequently inspired by unforeseen positive outcomes. Even couples that have been married for 30 years or more have been able to find a new way of relating that sets them on the road to a brighter future together. I have seen people completely turn their lives around and come back from the brink of despair. All of this is only possible because of the hard work and commitment they have each been prepared to put in to communicate in a more honest open way with each other. Obviously I write about the difficulties people are experiencing in their relationships because they only contact me when there is a problem. December is considered to be the most stressful month for couples and not surprisingly January is one of the busiest months for relationship counsellors. Spending concentrated time together over the Christmas period can exacerbate the problems of a relationship that is already under strain. Inhibitions can be reduced by alcohol adding to the tension that is already underpinning the festivities; this coupled with the

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. possible financial burdens pave the way to crisis. With the New Year looming there can be a feeling of the need for change and a sense of not wanting to go through yet another year of conflict and unhappiness. For some, either through bereavement, divorce or separation Christmas can be a very challenging time. If it’s your first Christmas as a solo then do not suffer alone, seek out support whether it be from a friend, relative or professional therapist. 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.

John’s comfort isn’t our only priority. Taking the time to listen to his stories is just as important. Of course, the quality of care John receives is paramount. But having nurses who treat him like an individual is what really makes the difference. At Peterhouse Care Home we treat our residents like mums, dads, brothers and sisters. Because that’s what they are to you and we understand how important family is. • Full CQC compliance • Compassionate, stable team • 3 acres of beautiful grounds

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Planning for the future Recently, my wife and I took the long overdue step of seeking some professional advice on creating a will. It's one of those subjects that no one really likes to spend time thinking about, but not preparing properly for the inevitable can leave relatives and loved ones with unnecessary, difficult decisions to make. Aware of his excellent reputation locally, we contacted David Cowley of Collective Legal Solutions and arranged an appointment to take advantage of his vast experience. A week prior to his visit, we were provided with a list of things we needed to consider beforehand to enable things to proceed quickly and smoothly. From the very start, it became apparent that there were a number of things we really hadn't considered. It's not until you start to explore the possibilities and pitfalls with someone who understands the process

inside out that you can be sure every necessary detail is considered and all possible situations are adequately catered for. By the time of David's visit, we had a number of questions, all of which were answered with reassuring authority. With the meeting being held in our home, the atmosphere was relaxed and informal but efficient. Within a short period of time our questions had been answered and informed decisions had been made. Once the paperwork had been completed, we could now have peace of mind that our affairs are in order and our wishes will be clearly documented. If you need some help planning for the future we'd definitely recommend giving Collective Legal Solutions a call on 01424 434788 or 07718 155740 www.clshastings.co.uk

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We are proud to have been serving the local community of Hastings and Bexhill since 1897. If you are thinking of planning your funeral, our arrangers will work with you to make sure every aspect is personal and tailored to your taste. We have a variety of personalisation options including bespoke coffin designs and transport ideas. Putting your special requests and ideas down in a funeral plan means your family and friends will understand those elements of the funeral ceremony that are important to you. You can then get on with living your life!

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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 Asc. National Trust Members Tel: 01424 846127 Bexhill Cake Decorating & Sugar Craft Club Tel: 01424 445697 (after 6pm) Last Tues of the month at St Peters Community Centre, Bexhill Bexhill Club of Past Rotarians Meets 2pm, 1st Wed of each month, Northern Hotel, Sea Rd, Bexhill. Bexhill Hanoverian Study Group Local history club meets 3rd Tues each month 01424 212932 Bexhill Over 55 Club 45 Eversley Rd. Bexhill Tel : 01424 212911 Bexhill & District Probus Club Meets 4th Thursday each month Tel : 01424 552872 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 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 Cuckmere Valley Petanque Club Sundays & Wednesdays Tel: 01323 469340 Diabetes UK, Hastings & Rother Voluntary Group Tel: 07974 356653 Eastbourne Angling Club eastbourneanglingclub.com Eastbourne Area Epilepsy Group Tel: 01323 504893 www.eaeg.org.uk Eastbourne Photographic Society epscameraclub.co.uk Eastbourne Rotary Club eastbournerotary.org.uk Eastbourne Seniors Club Tel: 01323 728157 eastbourneseniorsclub.org.uk

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 www.hailshamu3a.co.uk Hastings & St. Leonards Ladies Miniature Golf Club Tues aft'noons. White Rock Gdns. Rita 01424 433178. Betty 01424 422381. Hastings & Rother University of the 3rd Age Tel : Julie Windus 01424 752681 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 Sailing Club Tel: 01424 420656 hastingssc.org Hastings & St Leonards Seniors Forum 01424 432295 hssf.org.uk

Little Common Horticultural Society Meets 2nd Friday Each month. Visit: www.lchs.co.uk 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 Grp Meets Mon 7pm and Tues 9.45am Tel: 01323 484568 or 487510 Rother Seniors Forum 01424 870801 rotherseniorsforum.org.uk Rye Royal British Legion Tel: 01797 222564 ryebritishlegion.org.uk Sovereign Polyphony Eastbourne's female harmony choir. www.sovereignpolyphony.com Royal Voluntary Service: Russel Centre, Eastbourne. Tel: 01323 412279

Eastbourne Seniors Forum Tel: 01323 479846 esf.online.org

Hastings WW Social Club Meet at EHSAA on the stade Thu eves 8pm, Tel: 01424 428694

Isabel Blackman Centre, Winding Street, Hastings. Tel: 01424 446428

Eastbourne & District Trade Union Club 48 Seaside, Eastbourne. 01323 727703

Hooe Open Group (Ladies Club) Tel Edna Wallis on 01424 842591

Isabel Blackman Club, South Street, St Leonards. Tel: 01424 426090

East Sussex Townswomen's Guild Tel: 01424 753108/01424 213207

Lions Club of Hastings Tel: 01424 435564 hastingslions.org.uk

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Event Listings - December 1066 Jazz Club Every Friday 8-11pm Azur at the Marina Pavilion, Hastings. Different live Jazz band every week. www.1066jazzclub.co.uk Travaux Twirlers Square Dance Club Every Friday 7.30-10pm Baldslow Hall, Harrow Lane, St Leonards. New dancers always welcome, telephone: 01424 734 627 The RAF in Concert 1st December 7.30pm Congress Theatre, Eastbourne A salute to the Dambusters generation from the central band of the RAF and the Squadronaires. Tel: 01323 412000 www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk Christmas Crooners 4th December, 7.30pm White Rock Theatre, Hastings Fantastic cast of West-End singers perform many of the seasonal favourites of Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra. Tel: 01424 462288 www.whiterocktheatre.org.uk Early opening for Photographers 4th & 11th December. Sheffield Park & Garden Nr Uckfield. Catch the gardens early in the day with the morning mists, opening at 9am for photo opportunities www.nationaltrust.org.uk Little Chelsea Christmas Eastbourne Town Centre

6th December Little Christmas returns to Little Chelsea in this traditional evening street event. Carol singing, music and entertainment, festive food, late night shopping, quaint market stalls. Christmas Bizarre 6th & 7th December. School Creative Centre, New Rd, Rye. 6pm to 8pm Fri, 10am to 5pm Sat. A contemporary twist on the traditional festive fair. Showcasing the work of 20 original artists designers and makers. T. 01797 229797 Bexhill Lions Family Santa Dash 7th December. De La Warr Terrace, Bexhill Run, jog, walk or use a wheelchair along flat, user friendly routes for your chosen charity. 5km or 2km routes. For an entry form, visit: bexhill-triathlon.co.uk/santadash

Little Common Christmas 7th December. Royal British Legion, Meads Avenue, Little Common. 10am to 12pm Craft fayre, See Santa from 2.30pm. Entertainment from 3pm around the village, Tree lighting and procession at 5.15pm, carol concert from 6pm. Tudor Christmas 7th & 8th December, 11am-4pm Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, Hailsham. Come and find out how the Tudors celebrated Christmas with food demonstrations, decorations, archery, children’s activities and traditional Tudor entertainment.

T:01323 844224 www.sussexpast.co.uk Christmas Table Sale 7th December, 11am to 2pm Battle Memorial Hall, Battle High St. Raffle, tombola, crafts, cards, sweets, face painting and much more. Raising funds for St Michaels Hospice. Tel: 01424 772044 www.battlememorialhall.co.uk Battle Christmas Gala 12th December from 5pm Throughout Battle. Late night shopping, seasonal entertainment, carols, brass bands, Craft market in the Memorial Hall. Aladdin 13th Dec to 12th Jan Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne Fun filled family pantomime full of East-bourne promise! Tel: 01323 412000 www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk Dick Whittington 13th December to 4th Jan White Rock Theatre, Hastings Unmissable festive treat starring “Benidorm’s” Sheila Ried. See page 16 for your chance to win tickets! Tel: 01424 462288 www.whiterocktheatre.org.uk Bexhill Assoc. of National Trust Members Talk 14th December 2.30pm St Peters Community Centre, Old Town, Bexhill "The history of Earl's Bakery", £2 members £3 nonmembers. New members always welcome/

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We are holding our annual GROUP ACTIVITIES DAY at the St Peter’s Community Centre, Old Town, Bexhill, between 10.00-11.30 am Monday 25th November – the 99 bus from Hastings stops at the Manor Barn Gardens car park approximately 300 yds from the centre. In addition to our monthly meetings at which we have a speaker at the Community Centre, we have 70 interest groups. These are varied: art, crafts, bird watching, board games, languages, current affairs, walking, wood carving, dining out and many, many more, which usually meet in members’ homes in Little Common, Bexhill and Hastings and surrounding areas. We also

Rye Arts & Crafts Fair 7th Dec 11am-5pm Rye Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye Lively and exciting craft fair with all manner of local goods on offer, entry free.

join outside groups e.g. yoga, tai chi, Zumba Gold and other physical activities. We have a monthly coffee morning in the restaurant at the Azur, St Leonards on the second Monday of the month and in 2014 we will be alternating the monthly meetings at St Peter’s and the Azur. You are welcome, initially to attend as a visitor. Come and find out what your local U3A has to offer, talk to members, convenors of groups and committee members. Coffee will be available. We look forward to chatting to you and to answering your questions. Find out more at u3asites.org.uk or call 01424 752681

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New Beginnings Singles Social Group for 50+ Would you like to make new friends ? Join us at our weekly bar night, meals, walks, trips and other fun events. Only £35 p.a. to change your life. Why not come and join this friendly group?

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BEXHILL ROTARY’S GRAND TEA PARTY Yet again, Bexhill Rotary Club is holding its Annual Grand Tea Party for Senior Citizens. It all takes place on FRIDAY 15th NOVEMBER at ST. AUGUSTINE’S CHURCH HALL and kicks off at 2 p.m. There’ll be lots of scrumptious food and plenty of entertainment so, if you know of a retired person who is in need of an afternoon out (don’t worry, we will provide transport for them) all you have to do to is to contact either: Naz Manji on naz@bayhousecare.co.uk or 07843 444388 or Patrick Donaldson on pdonaldson@donaldsondunstall.com or 07710 201976 BE QUICK, YOU MIGHT MISS OUT … SPACES ARE ARE LIMITED!!

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How much is too much? Did you know that adults should not be regularly exceeding 3-4 units (men) daily/2-3 units (women) daily and that we all need at least 2 alcohol free days per week? These recommended limits are deemed as too high for most people over the age of 60 due to other health conditions and medication. Are you the one in five who has been trying to cut down on the amount of alcohol they drank in the previous 12 months? If now is the time to think about your drink why not contact Action for Change? It is important to remember that most people in East Sussex drink at a level that does not cause any kind of problem but we can help you achieve your drinking goals whether this is abstinence or controlled drinking. Did you know that...? •over 45s are 3 times more likely to drink alcohol every day. •people who work are more likely to drink alcohol than unemployed people. •Alcohol is the biggest risk factor for cancer after smoking. Our service is FREE and CONFIDENTIAL to any resident of East Sussex. We run open access sessions throughout the county and no appointment is necessary. If you would like to speak with someone about your, or someone else’s drinking, please call 01323 721000 or go to www.action-for-change.org to see where our open access clinics are held.

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From short term care to more permanent care solutions. We can help. Our aim is to enable you to have more choice and control over how you live your life, supporting you to remain an active member of society from the comfort of your own home. Personal Care and Personal Assistant Services in Battle, Bexhill, Rye, Hastings and surrounding areas

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Spring Care PAs are delighted to have taken down the “Opening Soon” posters from the windows at their office in North Trade Road, Battle. It’s comforting to know that providers of personal care can’t just open overnight and now with experienced staff and outstanding working practices in place, Spring Care PAs are most definitely open for business. Spring Care offer a “Person Centred” approach to care enabling you to have more choice and control over how you live your life, supporting you to remain an active member of the community and society and to remain independent in your own home. Services range from personal care, shopping, cooking, medication and companionship; to complex care or assistance while you get stronger after a stay in hospital. As an employer, Spring Care intends to invest as much time, care and commitment into it's people as they do into providing first class care. “Our Carers and Personal Assistants are at the heart of our business and deserve the reward, credit and recognition for a job well done.” If you, a friend or family member would like help at home, then call Spring Care PAs for a chat to see how they can be of assistance.

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WIN TICKETS To see TV Favourite Sheila Reid In The South Coast’s Biggest Pantomime! Sheila Reid, best known to millions of television viewers for her role as ‘Madge’ in the awardwinning ITV hit sitcom Benidorm, will play the role of Fairy Bowbells in the White Rock Theatre’s pantomime, Dick Whittington.

We're delighted to be able to offer our readers three pairs of tickets to see Dick Whittington on the 13th of December. All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning tickets for yourself and a friend, is answer the following question:

“We are delighted to have Sheila lead the cast in this year’s pantomime” says Howard Barnes, Theatre Director of the White Rock. “Sheila is a wonderfully-talented actress and singer, and we are thrilled that she has chosen the White Rock Theatre to make her pantomime debut” Howard added.

Which animal is most commonly associated with the character Dick Whittington ?

Just send your answer into us by Friday 29th November. You can send your answer on a postcard to Golden Times Panto Sheila picks up her copy of Golden Times! Competition, 78 Elphinstone Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2BS or email your Sheila is joined by a hugely-talented cast that includes answer to "win@goldentimes.co.uk". Please include Brian Godfrey as Sarah the Cook, Tommy Jones as your contact details, including telephone number so the superstar all-singing cat, and Mark Pearce, who we can let you know if you win. Good luck to everyone recently starred in the musical Carnaby Street at the entering! White Rock, as King Rat. Ben Watson, who was a huge Dick Whittington runs at Hastings White Rock hit with audiences as Smee in last year’s White Rock Theatre from Friday 13 December 2013 to Saturday panto Peter Pan, returns to Hastings to play the role 4 January 2014. Tickets can be booked online at of Simple Simon in Dick Whittington. whiterocktheatre.co.uk

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. 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: 11.30am outside Lakeside tea chalet, Hampden Park Drive. WEDNESDAYS: Alexandra Park: 12 noon at the Cafe in the park. Ashdown House: 1pm meet outside E-floor reception, Sedlescombe Road North.

Eastbourne Shinewater: Meet at 10.30am outside the CoOp on Milfoil Drive. Contact Paula Hubens - 07740 899 559

EASTBOURNE AGE CONCERN, WALKING FOR WELLNESS: MONDAYS: Eastbourne: Seafront walk starting at 10am at the Lifeboat Museum opposite Carlisle Road. WEDNESDAYS: Hampden Park: Starting at 10am, at the Lakeside Tea Chalet. THURSDAYS: Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne: Starting at 10am 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.

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

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Eve Peacock is an internationally renowned Clairvoyant Tarot Reader and Palmist and has appeared many times on TV inc. ITV's "This Morning" She lives in Eastbourne, and is available for telephone readings. You can contact Eve on: 01323 643220 If you have a problem for Eve please email info@ evepeacock-visions.co.uk with a photo and your d.o.b. Your full name and photo will not appear in the column. Please make your question short and concise. Problems can only be answered on this page. Dear Eve, My daughter Cheryl and her family are desperate to emigrate to Australia. They have filled out the relevant applications and are waiting to hear. She is a nurse and her husband is a part-qualified accountant. They have two children, my grandchildren, Ben 7 and Emily 9. Can you see any problems? Also they want to sell their house before they go. Is that a good idea? We will miss them desperately but feel it will be a better quality of life for them and the children as they have really struggled here in the last few years. My twin sister, her aunt has been living there for 17 years. Cheryl is Scorpio and I am Gemini with Scorpio rising. Lorna, Battle Dear Lorna It's fascinating to me that you know enough about Astrology to know your rising sign/ ascendant. I'm also sun sign Scorpio and it makes you very determined. I have been asked about emigration numerous times especially in the last 3 years presumably to do with the recession though of course the recession is global. Yes, actually I can see them being allowed to go which is unusual for most of those readings I have done concerning this issue. I see this has been a two year process for them and it has been approached with a lot of research and preparation. What I would say is do they have to sell their house? My Tarot is saying that it would be better to keep the

"The Technical Itch" by Glenda Lock

I have always enjoyed going to the library. The people there are pleasant and helpful – almost friends by now – and however busy they are they always make time to discuss a reservation, look up a title or suggest where to look for some obscure subject. They are endlessly patient with the most arcane questions. Nice people! So off I went on this sunny afternoon to return some books which, by tomorrow, would be out of date. I knew they had been doing some major refurbishment work on the building. Every time I had passed by recently the car park had been busy with tradesmen’s vans, and I had been given a leaflet with my last lot of books explaining the temporarily reduced opening times and apologising for any inconvenience. This had not, however, prepared me for what I was to find. The first thing I noticed as I drove up was the beautifully resurfaced car park. Its bright new white lines positively twinkled in the sunshine. Very smart! The paved pathway leading to the entrance had been re-laid, all its slabs now safely and evenly aligned. Excellent! There was a new sign offering “Information” as well as library services. Good idea! I opened the familiar swing door and went in, looking forward to seeing a stylish and efficient new interior. I was stopped dead in my tracks. Staring at me from a few feet away was a malevolent-looking robot, its bright blue neon eyes daring me to walk past without feeding something into its huge, gaping mouth. I suddenly felt like a six-year-old child facing an irritable policeman. I also felt very sad. Books are friendly things. They can be comforting, stimulating, informative, entertaining, imaginative, inspiring. They are about being human. They talk to you one-to-one. They are companions, comrades, teachers, lovers, clowns. All human traits; all answering human needs. I have always thought of the library as the fount and source of all such spiritual food. Now a very inhuman technology

property and let it out. They would then have an income and an investment in the future. It will give a feeling of security also for those first few months when everything will feel disorientating in Australia. With or without the property in the equation I can see a positive response very soon and an opportunity to go in July next year. Best of Luck to them ! Dear Eve I'm almost embarrassed to write this but can't go on much longer. My boss John (who I know is an Aries) is very intimidating. He talks down to me in front of other members of staff, and undermines me whenever he can even at meetings where I am speaking. This isn't the first time he has been like this, a few people have taken out grievance procedures against him, but they seem to be covered up. I feel he has moved on to me as if it's my turn. He is making my life a misery. I am a Libra man aged 52. Andy St Leonards Dear Andy I have had four other similar letters about bullying in various forms since I started this column. I'm always amazed that there are certain individuals whose whole reason of being seems to be about exerting some sort of control or dominance over others. I feel for John this seems the only way he sees himself validated as a person. It must be exhausting for him but it appears he goes into every situation thinking it's a competition and that he has to force his will on everyone around him. Gentle Libra hates confrontation so this situation must be unbearable for you. I actually feel he is threatened by you as you are very good at what you do and also popular at work. I wish I could wave a magic wand and resolve this in a way that is fair, but in my Tarot it looks like a better job awaits you in a different environment. Do not see this as giving in, sometimes in life we have to pick our battles and if you went head to head with John, you would not win. But remember, there is such a thing as Karma!!

had insinuated itself between the books and me. Oh yes, the new robot is very clever! You put your returning books into its gaping maw and touch its staring face. Its circuitry somehow identifies all the volumes at once, without opening them, and tells you their titles. You are then told whether to place each book into the bin on the right (for routing back to a distant library) or to balance it on the mounting pile on the left, for replacing on the shelves of this one. Taking out new books is equally soul-less. Again, you insert them in the monster’s mouth together with your bar-coded library card. The books are identified, issued out to you, and a paper ticket printed telling you on what date they are due back. (Ah! Here’s the usurper’s weakness – it cannot date-stamp the labels.) But I, of course, have not brought my card with me, never having needed it before and knowing its number by heart in case there ever were any muddles. Nonetheless I boldly chose three new books and went to stand defiantly in front of the robot. It told me firmly that I must insert my card or it was no go. Impasse! Fortunately there was a helpful human standing nearby to whom I explained my problem. She directed me to a well-camouflaged desk in one corner where several bewildered customers were already assailing two other humans about their difficulties. When it was my turn I recited my library number and the nice lady quickly did the biz with the familiar old computer and told me, in a rather embarrassed way, that next time I really must bring my card. What is more, she date-stamped my books! “That’s one-nil to the humans,” I thought.

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• Freshly prepared, homemade parsnip soup topped with a spiced crème fraiche. • Seared local scallops wrapped in pancetta served with a citrus salad. • Duck liver pate with orange and cognac, served with toasted french bread and mixed salad. • Scallop, crab and smoked salmon gratin, presented in the shell and served with toasted French bread. • (v) Goats cheese puff pastry tart, with a toasted walnut and balsamic vinegar mixed salad. • Tiger prawns pan-fried in garlic butter, served with a mixed salad.

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• 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. • Whole local plaice from our local R.X. fishing fleet, cooked with caper butter and served with honey roasted vegetable and new potatoes. • Moules a la creme. 1 Kilo of fresh English mussels served on our own white wine and cream sauce, accompanied by a basket of bread. • Game Pie. Local Rabbit, venison, pheasant and seasoned vegetables, cooked in a rich red wine and port gravy and served with garlic bread. •(v) Aubergine stuffed with a Mediterranean cous-cous, topped with feta cheese and served with a dressed salad and new potatoes. • 8oz Ribeye steak (30 day mature) served with chips, mushrooms, tomatoes and a dressed salad with a choice of mushroom or pepper sauce. (extra £3.00 supplement)

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Paul and Tina welcome customers old and new to the Rainbow Trout Pub and Restaurant in Broad Oak. Sunday Carvery, Senior Citizen lunches every Tuesday and Thursday for £6, NEW winter menu with new dishes and reduced prices on some of your favourite dishes! Home made pie specials every Tuesday, mid-week roasts every Wednesday and Tapas on a Thursday evening. Meat and fish specials every Friday and Saturday night including our popular Steak Hot Rocks (Pictured bottom right) Open from 10am Thu-Sun for Coffee, cake and breakfasts. Afternoon teas can also be pre-booked.

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Whenever we meet our readers at exhibitions and shows, the most commonly remarked upon feature of Golden Times is the cover photography. This is very flattering for me as I take the shots myself. I'm not a professional photographer by any stretch of the imagination, just a keen amateur lucky enough to be based in a very photogenic county! Many readers have asked us to provide details of the cover locations and this is something we will be doing in future, but we thought we'd take the opportunity here to provide you with some information on the images we've used over the past 12 months.

1. July 2013 - Eastbourne Sea Front

Though this may look like the height of summer it was taken in May 2012 The great British weather always keeps you on your toes, May can bring snow showers or heat waves.

2. May 2013 - Jack in the Green, Hastings

A riot of colour and noise, Jack in the Green is my favourite of Hastings' many regular events. This shot is from May 2012 when participants refused to let a bit of drizzle spoil the day!

3. January 2013 - Camber Sands

Taken on an exceptionally chilly Sunday morning in January 2011. Winter is my favourite time to enjoy the huge open spaces at Camber, nothing beats a bit of windy solitude by the sea.

4. March 2013 - Penshurst Place Gardens

From a damp Mayday in 2012 during a tour of the delightful gardens at Penshurst. May 2012 was clearly a good month for me and my camera! Judging by the feedback, this was the most popular cover with our readers.

5. September 2013 - East Hill Lift, Hastings

Taken on a beautiful, warm evening in September 2011. Wonderful golden light from the Indian summer sunshine.

6. November 2012 - Hastings Old Town

My personal favourite, shot in February 2012 during an early morning Sunday stroll with my camera. I hope you've enjoyed looking at these as much as I've enjoyed taking them. I'm always snapping with my camera and often post shots on the Golden Times Facebook page at www.facebook.com/goldentimesmagazine so why not pop along there and make friends! I'm hoping to get some shots of Cuckmere, Bodiam and Eastbourne for the New Year, so look out for those, gracing future Golden Times covers.

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