Golden Times July August 2016 by Golden Times

Goldentimes Jul/Aug 2016

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

Local Events, Fashion & Beauty, Live Music Feature, Lifestyle & Opinion Pieces Gardening Advice, Fantastic West End Theatre Competition, Creative Writing, Reader's Photography, And Much More Inside ! To advertise in Golden Times call Matt on 020 3137 2406 or email mattm@media-shed.co.uk

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Goldentimes

elcome to the July/August Golden Times with a packed magazine and a few changes. Since 2011 we've had Frank writing about his travel memoirs, but he's decided to take a break. Replacing him this month though, we have Mike Raxworthy who will be bringing us news about the vibrant and exciting local live music scene. Mike's on page 28 this time, we're really pleased to have him on board. Gracing the cover this month is a photo celebrating our automotive heritage from the Hellingly Festival of Transport. The photo comes courtesy of the Festival's organisers and was taken by John Bishop. The Hellingly Festival is one of many Classic car events happening this summer, details of the event can be found on page 17. Thanks to all of our advertisers and contributors, old and new for helping us create such a great magazine. I hope you all enjoy reading it, and make sure you enter our fantastic competition on page 16! - Jason

CONTENTS 06. 08. 12. 13. 14. 16. 16. 20. 22. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 30.

Local Event Listings Julia Meanwell - Laughter Scenic Sussex - Readers Photographs Local Clubs & Associations Guide to Local Walks Tricia's Summer Column West End Ticket Competition You're how old? by Michele Duke Local Event Listings Living the Alexander way of Life with Liz Jeffries Creative writing corner Local Event Listings Gardening tips with Phoenix Gardening Local & Live with Mike Raxworthy Farfalle & Aubergine Recipe by Faz Razeen

The Golden Times Team:

Jason - Editor

Debby - Director Mike - Live Music Tricia - Columnist

Liz - Columnist

MichĂ¨le - Fashion

Julia - Lifestyle

Faz - Cookery

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.

Golden Times Magazine, 78 Elphinstone Rd, Hastings, TN34 2BS tel: 01424 429139 email : jason@goldentimes.co.uk

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HOW TO PROTECT YOUR HOME AND ASSETS AGAINST CARE FEES AND FUTURE MARRIAGES Most people who co-own their home with another person do so as Joint Owners. They both own the whole property. On the death of a Joint Owner, the home AUTOMATICALLY becomes the sole property of the survivor - who can then do what they want with it. However this can cause problems: If the survivor then remarries, it is possible that the whole of the house will then pass to their new spouse on their death, thus disinheriting the children of the first marriage. OR If the survivor has to go into a Nursing or Residential Home, as the sole owner of the property, the Local Authority has powers to charge the cost of care against the value of the whole house, again disinheriting the children. The answer to all of these problems, is to change the way the home is owned from Joint Owners to Tenants in Common - a straightforward process that doesn't involve the mortgage company even if the property is mortgaged. As Tenants in Common each owner owns one half of the property and, using a Will, can do whatever they wish with their share of the property on their death, including: 1. leaving it to their (own) children so that is the surviving spouse remarries they will only own their own half of the property and can only give their own share to their new spouse. 2. leaving it to their (own) children so that if a surviving spouse needs care, the Local Authority can only charge

the cost of care against the half of the house that they own - ensuring in either case that their children inherit at least half of the value of their home. In fact recent case law indicates that the value of half a house (providing the owners of the other half don't want to sell their share) is effectively Nil and in these circumstances the Local Authority may not be able to charge any of the cost of care against the value of the house. We do, however, recommend that in the above situations provisions are also made in the Will, through a Will trust, to delay the gift and prevent the surviving spouse being forced out of the home and also to ensure that the surviving spouse can have access to the capital and/or income if the house is sold. This type of trust is called a Life Interest Trust and is sometimes marketed as a Property Protection Trust. Protecting your savings etc The trusts referred to above can also be used to protect savings etc from loss in the event of re marriage or the need to fund care fees. This type of trust is also a Life Interest Trust but is sometimes marketed as a Flexible Life Interest Trust. Please note that these arrangements only apply to couples who are drafting Wills. They are not effective for single people. It is therefore essential to plan early.

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WHAT ARE YOU LEAVING YOUR CHILDREN? Your assets may be at risk from one or more outside factors. Don't take that risk, take advice now.

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PAYING FOR LATER LIFE CARE - FUNDING OPTIONS For those who require care and have low levels of capital, their Local Authority will contribute towards the shortfall in the cost of care when relevant capital falls below the upper threshold of £23,250. This contribution will increase as relevant capital falls to the lower threshold of £14,250, at which point 100% of care costs will be met by the Local Authority (in line with Local Authority Rates). For someone who may have relevant available capital (for example up to £500,000 including the sale proceeds of a home) there are a number of options available. Option 1 Draw down capital to fund the shortfall until the upper threshold of £23,250 is reached, at which point the Local Authority start to contribute. The big disadvantage of this, is there is a high risk of eroding capital that you may have intended to pass on to the next generation and the possibility of having to move to a cheaper care home when the Local Authority start to contribute. Option 2 By careful selection of an appropriately structured care plan, the shortfall in the cost of care will be paid FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE in return for a one off capital payment to the care plan provider. The major advantage of this is you can potentially cap the cost of quality lifetime care. This will enable you to remain in the care home of your choice, while retaining funds that maybe left within your Will to the next generations. For those with higher levels of capital, by investing a proportion into income generating funds, the shortfall in the cost of care can be met. Any remaining capital can be invested into a choice of Inheritance Tax Saving plans that will potentially increase the capital left to your family.

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Event Listings 999 Emergency Services Display 2nd & 3rd July, 11am - 5pm. Western Lawns, Eastbourne Get a close look at emergency response vehicles, get on board a fire engine or ambulance, try out the hoses, see arena demonstrations from the police dogs and sea rescue from the coastguard. Garden Party 5th July,10.30-12.30am and 2-4pm Ocklynge Manor, Mill Road, Eastbourne Wonderful private garden open on behalf of Eastbourne Parish Church (St Mary's Old Town) Refreshments,stalls,plants, books,raffle. Admission by donation St Leonards Festival 9th & 10th July Grand Parade on Saturday, Street theatre, live music and much more. Visit the website for full details: stleonardsfestival.org Summer Fair 9th July, 1-4pm. Rye College, The Grove, Rye. Entertainment, refreshments, raffle, crafts, street theatre, games and much more. Proceeds to St Micheals Hospice. Solid Gold 70's Show 13th July, 7.30pm. Congress Theatre, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne. Relive the golden age of pop with hits by Sweet, Queen, Elton John, Bay City Rollers & many more. eastbournetheatres.co.uk Hastings Sinfonia Summer Concert 16th July, 7.30pm. St John the Evangelist,

Brittany Road, St Leonards. An Evening of wonderful popular classics with guest soloists. hastingssinfonia.org

Dementia Action Alliance present Roger Wilcock & Hastings Big Choir. Tickets £10, available in advance from Hastings Tourist Information Centre.

Wealden Food & Wine Festival 16th July, 11am - 7.30pm. Pevensey Castle, Pevensey. A country fair and festival offering the very best of Sussex food & wine, produce, artisan goods, local crafts and live music. wealdenfestivals.co.uk

Eastbourne Seaside Holiday Exhibition 23rd July 10am to 5pm Redoubt Fortress & Military Museum, Royal Parade, Eastbourne. Experience seaside holidays from the 1870s through to the 1970s in this fun exhibition for Summer. Tel 01323 410300.

Hastings Pirate Day 17th July, 10am - 6pm. Hastings Beach. Hastings turns into the pirate capital of the world with thousands dressed as pirates with spectacular events, live pirate music, processions, swashbuckling action in a day of non-stop entertainment. Lily Time Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst. Mid-July to mid-August, open Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 5pm - £10.00 Hundreds of lilies in the gardens and woodland area. Call 01580 200888 for more info or visit: pashleymanorgardens. com Traditional Jazz Evening 19th July, 7.30 - 10.30pm. Deanland Wood Park, Deanland Rd, Golden Cross. Music by the Assorted Nuts Jazz Band. Tel 01825 872406. Admission £8, Free parking, brolly parade. An Evening of Midsummer Music 22nd July 7 for 7.30pm St Thomas's of Canterbury Church ,Magdalen Rd. St Leonards. Hastings & St Leonards

Eastbourne Old Town Fete. 23rd July 2pm to 5pm Old Town Recreation Ground, Longland Rd, Eastbourne. The Old Town Fete is back for the ninth year running. Refreshments will be on offer all afternoon and entrance is free. Tel 01323 722924. Bexhill Roaring 20's 23rd July, 10am to 6pm Non stop Charleston and 20s dancing with big band swing music, vintage cars, vintage air displays, procession, vintage fun fair, prohibition stunt action and lots more. bexhillroaring20s.org.uk 1066 Sponsored Walk 25th July, 9.30am - 5pm. Pevensey to Battle. Charity walk to raise funds for St Michael’s Hospice and the Rotary Club of Battle. 16, 9 or 4 mile walks, all finishing at Battle Abbey for refreshments Tel: 01424 456381 to register an interest. Bexhill Carnival Week 25th - 30th July. The Polegrove, Brockley Road, Bexhill. Carnival parade, Dog show, Boot sale, Party in the

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Park and much more. Visit the website for full details. bexhillcarnival.co.uk Eastbourne's Tea Dances 26th July, 2-5pm. Winter Gardens, Compton St. Eastbourne. 3 hours of ballroom magic with a varied programme of music. £6 inc. tea & biscuits. eastbournetheatres.co.uk Italian Market 28th-30th July. Grand Parade, Eastbourne. A wide selection of stalls stretching along the upper promenade from the pier. Eastbourne Lammas Festival 30th - 31st July. A pageant of morris dancing, carnival giants and live music from traditional and folk-rock to modern jazz. The festival raises money for RNLI, last performance at 4pm each day. lammasfest.org Hastings Old Town Carnival Week. 30th July - 7th August. Hastings Old Town. A wide range of events with something to entertain everyone. Grand Carnival procession on 6th August. oldtowncarnivalweek. co.uk Concert by the East Sussex Youth Orchestra in aid of the RNLI 1st Aug, 7.30pm. De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill. East Sussex Youth Orchestra will be conducted by Colin Metters. Tickets on sale at the De La Warr Pavilion Box Office Tel 01424 229111

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Laughter - by Julia Meanwell With the fearful strain that is on me night and day, if I did not laugh I should die. Abraham Lincoln

Laughter is so good for us but do we get enough of it? It relaxes us, relieves physical tension and boosts our immune system. Through laughter natural pain killing substances found in the human brain called endorphins are released. The capacity to laugh effortlessly and often is a wonderful resource for overcoming problems, improving relationships, increasing both physical and emotional health. Laughter also increases blood flow which may alleviate heart problems from developing. Hunter “Patch” Adams is an American doctor well documented for using humour in his medical practice; he considers laughter and joy to be an integral part of the healing process. He believes that being happy may be the most important health factor in your life. The great thing about this type of medicine is that it’s fun, doesn’t cost anything and is user friendly. Laughter shared connects us to other people and increases happiness and intimacy; furthermore there’s no language barrier. I find that I get good mileage out of remembering times when I’ve laughed until I’ve cried and how even after many years I can still enjoy that good feeling all over again.

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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.

William Fry is a pioneer in laughter research; he claimed it took ten minutes on a rowing machine for his heart rate to reach the level it would after just one minute of hearty laughter. Laughter also appears to burn calories, Maciej Buchowski, a researcher from Vanderbilt University, conducted a small study in which he measured the amount of calories expended in laughing. It turned out that 10-15 minutes of laughter burned 50 calories. Our brains are primed to smile at the appealing sound of roaring laughter; it is contagious so why not spread it around; it’s one of the few things that people don’t mind catching!

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Advanced cataract treatment from specialist consultant ophthalmologists Rapid access to expert treatment and care for private patients Ask your GP or Optician to refer you

There’s no need to sit at home waiting for treatment a minute longer You can enjoy clearer sight, free of cataracts as a private patient at Benenden Hospital. The procedure is quick and painless and available without delay – in fact, you can walk in and walk out the same day.

An opportunity to improve your vision Seeing clearly again is wonderful - now you have the chance to correct your eyesight at the same time. We don’t just treat cataracts, we can correct astigmatism and reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses at the same time using our range of specialist lenses*. Our highly experienced eye surgeons can discuss the range of options to suit your needs and lifestyle.

† Benenden members will need a GP referral and must contact member services for authorisation before seeking treatment on 0800 414 8100. *Benenden members who opt for a special lens only pay the additional cost incurred for the lens and additional treatment as cataract treatment with the standard lens is covered by treatment authorised as part of their membership. NHS patients only receive the monofocal lens. The Benenden Hospital Trust is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in England, number 3454120. Registered charity number 1065995. Registered office, The Benenden Hospital Trust, Goddard’s Green Road, Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent TN17 4AX

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SCENIC SUSSEX

Once again we're able to showcase the talents of our readers, we've had some beautiful shots sent in recently, thanks to everyone and keep them coming! The first and second photos on the left of the page are from Ashley Hemsley. At the top is a shot of the Beachy Head lighthouse taken at low tide, below is a very atmospheric shot of Downash fishing lakes at dawn. 3rd is a shot of St Leonards Seafront taken by Terry Blackman. Terry also took the photo of a delightful rural lane in Winchelsea on the bottom right hand side of this page. The "sheep in the mist" were sent in by Brenda Mackintosh who snapped them while walking with Hastings Ramblers near Pett. The bright and bold daffodils below were sent to us by Lisa Longfield. In the background of the page, I've used one of my own photographs, taken on Hastings Pier after some rain. I'm hugely grateful to everyone who's contributed here, I can't wait to see what we'll be sent next, and I look forward to publishing more in our September/October issue - Jason

If you're a keen photographer and would be interested in seeing some of your work featured in Golden Times, you can email your images to me at : jason@goldentimes.co.uk, Happy snapping!

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Local Clubs & Associations

1066 Probus Club Meets 1st Thursday morning each month. 01424 423153

Bexhill Royal British Legion bexhillroyalbritishlegionclub.co.uk 01424 212215

Age Concern Social Club (Battle) Tel : Ruby Kiley 01424 773536

Bexhill Sailing Club Tel: 01424 212906 bexhillsc.co.uk

Age Concern Eastbourne William & Patricia Venton Centre Tel : 01323 638474

Bexhill Theatre Supporters Club Tel: 01424 213981 Meets 1st Friday in the month.

Anderida Writers, E'bourne Tel: Tony Flood 01323 471726 or Elizabeth Wright 01323 503952

Breathe Easy Bexhill Supporting people with lung conditions 077616 98423 Cercle Francais d’Eastbourne once a month on Friday 7.15pm Tel: 01323 504262 www.cf-eastbourne.com

Arlington Arts Group Thu eves, Arlington Village hall www.arlingtonartsgroup.co.uk Battle Lions Club battlelionsclub@gmail.com Tel : 0845 8335826

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

Battle Rotary Club 01424-774447 battlerotary.org.uk Bexhill Club of Past Rotarians Meets 2pm, 1st Wed each month, Northern Hotel, Sea Rd, Bexhill. Bexhill Down Afternoon Townswomen’s Guild Meets 2nd Weds each month 2pm Tel: 01424 216150 or 844639 Bexhill Diabetes Support Group. www.bexhill-diabetes.co.uk 01424 732878 or 214103 Bexhill Harmony Ladies Choir Meets Thursday evenings 7pm Parkhurst Hall, Bexhill 01424 844639 www.bexhillharmony.co.uk Bexhill Hanoverian Study Group Local history club meets 3rd Tues each month 01424 212932 Bexhill International Folk Dance Group 1st & 3rd Thurs of each month 01424 222382 Bexhill & District Probus Club Meets 4th Thursday each month Tel : 01424 552872 Bexhill Lions Club www.bexhill-lions.org Tel : 0845 8330591 Bexhill Model Railway Club Meets weekly bexhillmrc.org.uk Tel :01424 225043 Bexhill Marina Townswomen's Guild Tel: 01424 211140 Bexhill Over 55 Club 45 Eversley Rd. Bexhill Tel : 01424 212911 Bexhill Rotary Club 01424 843975 bexhill.rotaryweb.org Bexhill Royal Air Forces Assoc. 01424 212916 or 01424 532697 bexhillrafa.co.uk

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

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

Hastings and St Leonards Association of National Trust Members Contact: Mrs Anne Morris Telephone: 01424 437035

Eastbourne Photographic Society epscameraclub.co.uk

Hastings & St. Leonards Ladies Miniature Golf Club Tues pm. White Rock Gdns. Rita 01424 433178 or Betty 01424 422381.

Eastbourne Parkinsons' Assoc. Meet 4th Tues each month at Christ the King Catholic Church, Princes Rd Tel : 01273 512204 Eastbourne Rotary Club eastbournerotary.org.uk Eastbourne Seniors Club Tel: 01323 728157 eastbourneseniorsclub.org.uk Eastbourne Seniors Forum Tel: 01323 479846 esf.online.org Eastbourne & District Trade Union Club 48 Seaside, 01323 727703

Cuckmere Valley Petanque Club Sundays, Tues & Weds Tel: 01323 645120

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

Diabetes UK, Hastings & Rother Voluntary Group Tel: 07974 356653

Eastbourne and District Soroptimists (Women’s Organisation) 2nd and 4th Monday of the month 01323 769004 sigbi.org.uk

Eastbourne AM Rotary Club www.eastbourneamrotary.org Eastbourne Angling Club eastbourneanglingclub.com Eastbourne Area Epilepsy Grp eaeg.org.uk 01323 504893

Friends of the E'bourne Hospital Tel: 01323 438236 www.esht.nhs.uk/friends/ eastbourne

Eastbourne Association of Sussex Folk 3rd Monday each month St Saviours Church Hall, South Street 7.30pm. Tel: 01323 763163 or 737073

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 Lions Club www.eastbournelions.net Tel : 0845 8332705

Hailsham & District University of the Third Age contact: www.hailshamu3a.co.uk

Eastbourne Dickens Fellowship 7pm, 2nd Mon of each month at Arlington Arms, Seaside. 01323 646659 or 471615

Hailsham Horticultural Soc. hailshamhorticulturalsociety. blogspot.uk

Eastbourne Gilbert & Sullivan Society www.eastbournegands.com 01323 767193

Harbour Friends Wednesdays at the Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club harbourfriend@googlemail.com www.harbourfriends.co.uk

Eastbourne & District Old Time Dancing Club 7.30 each Weds Summerheath Hall Hailsham 01323 728332

Hastings Central Townswomen's Guild. 4th Friday of each month Unitarian Church, South Terrace, Hastings, 01424 754591

Eastbourne & District Osteoporosis Support Group 2nd Tues of each month excl. Jan, Feb & Aug., 2.30pm, Victoria Baptist Curch, Eldon Rd, Ebourne Tel : 07591637753

Hastings & E Sussex Philatelic Society 1st & 3rd Thu of each month at The John Taplin Centre, St Leonards. Tony Calton 01424 434496 Chris Dadswell 01424 44477

Eastbourne Model Powerboat Club www.empbc.org.uk 01323 764220

Polegate Painting/Sketching Group Meets Mon 7pm and Tues 9.45am Tel: 01323 484568 or 487510 Pett Royal British Legion Tel: 01424 814866 Polegate Twinning Assoc. Participate in visits to France & Germany & other social events. Tel : 01323 486921

Hastings Scottish Country Dance Club Thursdays, 7.30pm, Arthur Easton Centre, St Michaels Hospice.

Rotary Club of Senlac Meet every Wednesday 7.00 for 7.30 at Cooden Beach Hotel Contact 01424 272012 Website www.senlacrotary.org

Hastings & Rother University of the 3rd Age Tel : Sian Trevellion 07970727180

Rother Valley Design & Fine art Soc. Meet every 3rd Monday in the Month at 2.00pm 01424 425099 or 07737316 183

Hastings & St Leonards Angling Association Tel: 01424 431923 hstlaa.webs.com

Rother Seniors Forum 01424 870801 rotherseniorsforum.org.uk

Hastings & St Leonards Royal Air Forces Association Tel: 01424 430250 rafahastings.co.uk Hastings & St Leonards Seniors Forum 01424 424693 hssf.org.uk Hastings & St.Leonards Veterans Association (HSVA) 1st Sat each month 10:30 White Rock Hotel 01424 420541 bob.marden@btinternet.com 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 Ladies Friendship Club Meet 1st Wed of the Month Tel: 01424 848746 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 Tuesday each month. 01424 892428 Old Hastings Club 39a High St, Hastings. 01424 43194

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Royal Signals Assoc. Meet 2nd Thurs each month 8pm at TA centre on Seaside, Eastbourne. 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 Day Centre Tues & Weds each week 01797 226535 Rye & District Lions Club 0845 8332825 Rye Royal British Legion Tel: 01797 222564 ryebritishlegion.org.uk Sidley Friendship Club 3rd Monday of each month at All Saints Church Hall, Sidley. For over 50s. Tel 01424 730961 Silverhill Townswomens Guild. 1st Monday of each month, St Matthews Church Hall, Silverhill, St Leonards Tel 01424 436483 Sovereign Polyphony Eastbourne's female harmony choir. www.sovereignpolyphony.com Sussex Opera and Ballet Society Tel: 01323 640067 www.sussexoperaandballetsociety.org.uk Heathfield & District Horticultural Society. heathfieldhorticultural.org.uk 01435 830725

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Walking for Health - Your local weekly walk diary Walking is a fantastic way to stay fit, and a great way to get out and meet new people while enjoying some fresh air! EAST SUSSEX HEALTH WALKS : MONDAYS: Hastings Old Town: Meet at 2pm opposite the Jenny Lind pub, High Street. Hastings: Mindfulness walk, 2nd and 4th Monday each month at 1pm, Alexandra Park Cafe. Rye: Starting at 10am at Gibbets Marsh car park, Udimore Road. Sidley: Meet at 11am on Sidley Green. Ticehurst: Meet at 10.30am Pickford Lane car park. TUESDAYS: St. Leonards: Meet at 11am, inside the WRVS centre, South Street. Robertsbridge: Meet 9.30am, outside the Youth Centre, The Grove. Hampden Park, Eastbourne: 10.30am outside Lakeside tea chalet, Hampden Park Drive. 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: Hastings Town Centre: Starting at 2pm outside Rye Bay Kitchen, Robertson Street. 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. Eastbourne Shinewater: Meet at 10.30am outside the Co-Op on Milfoil Drive.

SATURDAYS: Ore Health Walk: Meet at 10.30am outside Ore Community Centre, Old London Road. Contact Paula Hubens - 07740 899 559 WORKOUT WALKS FROM THE BEACH PAD: TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: St Leonards: Meet at 1.15pm outside the beach cafe side of Azur at Marina Pavilion. Half an hour of power walking, breathing, stretching & strength exercises with Debi Arnold, health coach and personal trainer. www.thebeachpad.com EASTBOURNE AGE CONCERN, WALKING FOR WELLNESS: MONDAYS: Eastbourne: Seafront walk starting at 10.30am at the Lifeboat Museum opposite Carlisle Road. WEDNESDAYS: Hampden Park: Starting at 10.30am, at the Lakeside Tea Chalet. THURSDAYS: Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne: Starting at 10.30am outside Bright Ideas in Sovereign Harbour. Three mile circular walk finishing at a cafe. Age concern also run monthly, seasonal walks find out more from Liz Maxtead - 01323 638474 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

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Tricia's column - Fun in the sun

have asked the Golden Times artwork department wherever you are, you'll be spoilt to photoshop some sunglasses onto my photo so for choice for things to do this I could celebrate my favourite season, but they summer. It's great to have a refused. Spoilsports! new column in the magazine Well the sun should be out by now (inbetween focusing on live music, there's downpours) the sun should be hot and setting late in such a lot on offer in the area it's well worth making the day, but most of all, by the time SUM you read this, the bloody football 20 MER the effort to sample 16 what's on offer. should be over and I can get the telly back in the evenings! Honestly, We've got a fabulous some men will sit in front of football competition below as well, hopefully none till their eyes go square. A bunch of of you will enter so I can win! Only joking, sweaty men getting excited over a I hope lots of readers will put their names bag of wind, and falling over in agony in the hat, a night out in the West End is a every time someone brushes past fantastic treat, and free theatre tickets are them, how's that entertainment ? not to be sniffed at! On the subject of entertainment, As you'll see from the image in the centre there's no end of things going on of the page here, our sister magazine the in the county at this time of year. Family Buzz is back with it's summer edition, Carnivals, festivals, floral displays, with one of my wonderful granddaughters food markets, steam trains, gardens, on the cover! Make sure you pick up your The FREE, Family-Friendly Guide to what's on & where to go in East Sussex! it's hard to know what to do next! copy for details of all the family fun on offer There's also a wide range of classic this summer. Invaluable if you're out and car shows on offer (A couple are featured here on the about with the youngsters during the holidays. opposite page) they's a great excuse to get out in the Whatever you're up to this summer, seaside, or fresh air for the afternoon and can be a very good way countryside, staying at home or flying off abroad, I to entertain a grandson or granddad for that matter. hope you all have a wonderful time. Reading through the events sections in the magazine, to advertise with us call Debby on 01424 429139

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WIN 3 Pairs of TICKETS IN THIS FANTASTIC READER GIVEAWAY! Agatha Christie's Mousetrap is probably the most famous murder mystery in the history of theatre and has been running continuously in London's West End for 64 years! We are delighted to be able to offer a pair of tickets for the show, to THREE lucky readers who enter our competition! Agatha Christie once said of the play "It is the sort of play you can take anyone to. It is not really frightening. It is not really horrible. It is not really a farce, but it has a little bit of all these things and perhaps that satisfies a lot of different people." When asked at the age of 82 whether she still enjoyed writing, she's said to have replied " I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say that anyone enjoys their work. I mean you have chosen something as your profession and you just get on with it. It is great fun thinking about writing and planning it and getting ready to do it, but when it gets down to the hard work, it isn't so much fun."

Writing it may have been hard work, but enjoying the performance certainly won't be! Each winner of the competition will receive a pair of tickets to see The Mousetrap at St Martin's Theatre, West Street, London. You will be able to choose tickets for one performance, Monday to Thursday (excluding Bank Holidays) at 7.30pm or a 3pm matinee on a Tuesday. To be in with a chance of winning, simply email your answer to the following question to win@goldentimes.co.uk or send your answer on a postcard to : 78 Elphinstone Road, Hastings, TN34 2BS. The question is : In which year did the record breaking run of the Mousetrap begin ? Entries must arrive by Friday August 5th, you must use your tickets within 3 months. Good luck to everyone entering!

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Hooe’s Old Motor Club Annual Show The show, held this year on Sunday 7th August from 10am to 5pm, is now in its 47th year, and is being acclaimed in the National Motoring Press. There are classes for cars from the turn of last century until 1970. Informed commentary is provided in the main ring on the various vehicles together with the prestigious “lady and car” competition in which ladies dress to match the age and spirit of the car. There will be a plethora of stalls, not all motoring related, refreshments and musical entertainment provided by The Hooe Silver Band. There will be plenty going on for a great day out. Admission which includes a programme is £5 for adults (Children under 16 free). Car parking in the new improved car park is free. Money raised is distributed amongst local charities. Ron Wanmer, 01323 840346 or Chris Hone 01424 772682 www.hooeoldmotorclub.org.uk

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Ride on the narrow gauge railway and historic bus. Working printshop, exhibition halls, lime kilns, stationary engines, TV and radio displays, traditional craftspeople such as potters and blacksmith, nature trails, with a café, gift shop and picnic areas. Open until October. Large free car park, right next to Amberley railway station. Plenty to see in all weathers. Under 4s go free. Dogs on leads are welcome. Full details on our website.

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YOU'RE HOW OLD ? by Michele Duke Recently I’ve been thinking a lot about age. It is my 57th birthday in a few days and I’m taken by surprise to realise I am well over half-way through my life. Did you know your biological age can be different from your actual age in years? We all know those people who tell you they are 80 but look 60, who run for the bus and are the last person on the dance floor. Their body just doesn’t know it’s 80. I just did some online quizzes which tell me my biological age is 35 - 42. This is based on environmental and lifestyle factors and is not likely to be very accurate, but it makes me happy to think that my body believes

itself younger than it actually is. But what can we do to trick our bodies into acting younger than our years? We all know the sun does the most harm to our skin. Other factors play a part in causing wrinkles and ageing skin. Pollution, diet, lifestyle and your genes all contribute. I’ve always used day cream with a minimum SPF15, never smoked and eat a vegetarian diet so I guess my mother takes the blame for a lot of my lines – oh, and my love of wine! These days my focus is on slowing down the signs of ageing. I want people to be surprised when I say I’m 75 so I am taking it seriously now. What about you? Using SPF15 or 20 on your face and neck, every day, all year round is the first step. DO a bit of research and find targeted anti-ageing skincare which has proven benefits and which you enjoy using every day. Use it consistently for the best results. I have some videos on my website showing you a one minute skincare routine. And it isn’t only women who are at the mercy of the

years. It has taken me a long time to persuade my husband to use a moisturiser and eye cream and to exfoliate regularly but he grudgingly accepts it is making a difference. It’s now become a regular routine for him and he hardly notices he’s doing it. But I see him looking more youthful, with a fresher, brighter complexion. And it makes me happy that he wants to look good. Just as important as our skin are the other factors that keep us youthful. Eating better and less not only makes us feel better, it slows down cell degeneration so keeps us younger longer. Giving up smoking and being more active have significant benefits. Taking up new challenges is fantastic for making us feel and act younger but keeping your brain active takes more than just doing the crossword. At the age of 56, I launched a new beauty business which has given me a whole new set of challenges as well as new friends and a better standard of living. Whilst it is very flexible and parttime, it has galvanised me to focus on achieving results and I love that I have a reason to dress up and get out to meet new people. Lots of people are taking up new roles and even new careers in their 50s and 60s. What’s stopping you? . Michèle x I am Michèle Duke and I run a Style & Beauty business in St Leonards with tutorials and workshops to learn how to look and feel fabulous. I help others start small businesses from home and provide ongoing support to help them grow and prosper. If you’d like to know more please give me a ring on 07801 621310. Demonstrations, workshops and tutorials. Call me for dates and more details on 07801 621310. See my website at www.micheleduke.co.uk.

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Event Listings An Evening of Gilbert and Sullivan 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd Aug, 8pm - 9.30pm. Eastbourne Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne The Eastbourne Gilbert and Sullivan society will captivate you with songs from a variety of comic operas. eastbournebandstand.co.uk Eastbourne's Tea Dances 2nd & 16th Aug, 2-5pm. Winter Gardens, Compton St. Eastbourne. 3 hours of ballroom magic with a varied programme of music. £6 inc. tea & biscuits. eastbournetheatres.co.uk Eastbourne Fun Family Dog Show 7th Aug, 11am – 4pm. Gildredge Park, Eastbourne. Pedigree classes and classes for all dogs which

include fun categories. £1.50 per dog per class or 4 for £5. Also a variety of stalls and sideshows. Entry £1 to include 5 free raffle tickets. Proceeds in aid of Basil Memorial Fund providing veterinary care for abandoned or rescued dogs in the Eastbourne area. Bexhill Model Railways Annual Model Railway Exhibition 13th Aug, 10am to 5pm. St Richards Catholic College, Ashdown Road, Bexhill-On-Sea. Layouts, Trade Stands, Refreshments. Free Car Parking on site. Adults £4, Children £2, Family £10. Tel: 01424 210617 Firle Vintage Fair Firle Place, Lewes. 13th - 14th Aug. A weekend of decorative antiques, country

home interiors, french haberdashery and fashion. Classic car show, horse and carriage ride, catering and workshops for all ages. firleandcountry.co.uk Eastbourne International Airshow 13th - 16th Aug, 10am Eastbourne Seafront. The world's biggest free seafront airshow returns, featuring the best of the RAF and international display teams. Childrens entertainment areas, arena events, evening concerts, helicopter rides, military exhibition area and end of show fireworks. eastbourneairshow.com Chiddingly Horse Show, Gymkhana & Fun Dog Show 14th Aug, 9am-6pm. Hale Farm, Chiddingly, Lewes. All kinds of riding,

jumping and carriage driving, plus refreshments, stalls and Grand Raffle. Plus a Fun Dog Show with Pedigree and Novelty Classes. Car parking £3, proceeds to local causes. Calm Farm Summer Fun Day 14th Aug, 11am to 4pm. Manor Barn & Gardens, Bexhill Old Town. Arts & crafts stalls, live music, dancing, amusment rides, childrens activites and much more. calmfarm.org.uk Garden Full of Cultural Delights 14th Aug, 1-5pm. Burton St Leonard's Gardens Maze Hill, St Leonards. Performances from young and old, different cultures, raffle, market stalls, tea and cake and much more.

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Wednesday 28th September 2016, from 10am to 4pm. This is the date for the Good Life Show to be held at: Winter Gardens, Compton Street, Eastbourne, BN21 4NP. Last year's event was an outstanding success attracting over eighty exhibitors and 1,200 attendees. The exhibition celebrates the National Older People's Day and is incorporating Eastbourne Disability Group Roadshow. The day will offer a wide range of lifestyle information and demonstrations for the over 50s. The great news - entry is free and open to all! Refreshments will be available. The show is presented by: Eastbourne Seniors Forum, the over 50s Forum, and Age Concern Eastbourne. Come and join us for a great and informative day out at the Good Life Show. Many stalls covering a wide range of interests and services including: Health, Local and International Clubs, Legal, Hobbies, Fitness, Leisure and Learning. There will be things to buy, things to try and things to talk about. For more information, please contact: Steve Thornett: 01323 479846

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LIVING THE ALEXANDER WAY OF LIFE by Liz Jeffries

Oh to be young again...

Does this thought ever cross your mind? I was thinking about this the other day, when I was visiting my mother in law in a retirement complex, and noticed this sign, which I playfully call “Beware of Elderly People sign”! Personally I am not a fan of the sign, mainly because it stereotypes our view of how people with advancing years will be in later life. In other words, it assumes we will all be stooped and walking with a stick. There is nothing wrong with that, of course, and sometimes we have conditions which contribute to this. However, I do not believe that there is an inevitability we will all end up this way. I have spent the best part of thirty years looking at how we use the body in activity. This started after I suffered debilitating back pain. I have said many times over the ensuing years that I am grateful for having back pain because of all the interesting discoveries I have made through my Alexander Technique work.

When I was in my teens, I remember my Dad coming up behind me and gently pulling back my shoulders. I was slouching, but didn’t realise it. This is the crux of the matter really – we develop poor postural habits over the years because we are unaware it is happening.

We all tend to have postural habits. Try this – fold your arms in front of you, then the other way round without thinking about it. It may not be so instinctive the second way simply because we are more used to doing it the first way. You just have to look at toddlers to realise how freely they move. I have a lovely sixteen month old step granddaughter and there is no better illustration of great head

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and back co-ordination and that head/back relationship is key to releasing pain and tension. We can change habits at any age if we are prepared to think about what we do. Recently I came across a video on Facebook of actor Dick Van Dyke, of ‘Mary Poppins’ fame. He was appearing in a Disney tribute programme and he came on stage doing a short dance routine from his famous chimney sweep roof top scene. He is ninety years old! There is hope for us all. I teach the principles of the Alexander Technique both individually and in groups (maximum of six people). If you would like to know more, with no obligation do get in touch, www.MovingU4ward. co.uk, 01424 465838 or 07929 725156 Golden Times offer: The first three people to contact me quoting Golden Times can come along for individual free introductory forty minute session

"The Tramp" by Linda Taylor

He sat down on the park bench and leant forward on the shabby trousers that just covered his craggy knees. The trousers were shiny, once of a brown colour but now darkened with mud and dirt. They were old fashioned with baggy, wide style legs and like most of his attire they too were beginning to grow too thread bare for much longer use. He searched the waste paper bin and found a discarded half eaten cheese sandwich. Putting it to his long, weather browned nose he sniffed at it. It smelt pretty new, perhaps just a day or two old and the birds had not scavenged at it yet. They came less due to an owl that had been seen up in the oak tree. He munched at the sandwich and spat out some cucumber. He had always loathed cucumber sandwiches even in the old days, when they had salt and vinegar sprinkled over them, folded over oh so neatly in crust- less bread. Two young women, dressed in tight blue jeans worn torn at the knees, clinging tee shirts that exposed voluptuous, bobbing breasts beneath, strolled past him on spindly heels and giggled. Sighing, he pulled and stroked at his grey and white stringy beard. Memories flooded back of his lust and how he had been fleeced so often for payment to them. Lust had died, along with love, moons ago. He felt inside his shabby anorak pocket for a dog- end cigarette and a match and struck it against his battered boots, re lit the last of the cigarette end. A few acrid puffs were managed. ‘Help! Help!’ he heard a female cry; screwing up his rheumy eyes he

stared down towards the path that lead to an old greenhouse. ‘Help! Someone help me!’ He rose, snatching up two carrier bags of life’s belongings and walked steadily towards the greenhouse. One young woman was prostrate on the ground and the other with no shoes, was bent over her. Tears and mascara ran down her cheeks. ‘What do I do?’ He thrust his bags aside and knelt down on the concrete, the pain searing through his arthritic knees. Blowing into her sweet scented mouth and pressing on soft, malleable breasts she finally breathed out, opened her big brown eyes and lay still, staring up at him. ‘Oh my God!’ the other woman stood watching, her thumb working madly at her mobile phone. Turning the recumbent girl onto her side, the recovery position, he stood up. ‘She should be okay’ was all he said. The girl had sent for an ambulance; stood staring back at him, her full red lipped mouth hung open in disbelief. ‘Thank you, oh, thank you…’she said. The dreaded sound of an ambulance’s siren grew nearer. Turning his back on her, chuckling to himself, he trod wearily back to his bench, hoping it would still be vacant, confident that if it wasn’t, it soon would be. s

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Event Listings Summer Blues Session 18th Aug, 7.30pm. Under Ground Theatre, Grove Road, Eastbourne. Blues Underground continues with the Summer Blues Sessions – a night that brings together up to six accomplished Blues players to the stage. undergroundtheatre. co.uk Guestling Flower Festival 19th-21st Aug, 10am5pm St Laurence Parish Church, Guestling. Refreshments including Ploughman's; Bric-a-Brac; Book Stall; Tombola. Admission free; plenty of free car parking. Sign-posted from A259 between Hastings & Rye.

Rye International Jazz Festival. 25th - 28th Aug. Throughout Rye. World class International artistes and talent from across the region. Intimate performances take place at many venues within Rye and at locations across the surrounding area throughout the festival period. ryejazz.com

Sussex Guild Craft Show 27th, 28th & 29th August, 10am – 5pm Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst. Admission £8.50 Work on show by over forty of the region’s finest designers. Call 01580 200888 for more info or visit: pashleymanorgardens. com

England's Medieval Festival. 25-27th Aug, 10am 6pm. Herstmonceux Castle, Herstmonceux. Over 1000 Knights, Bowmen and Men-atArms will lay siege to the Castle - England's largest medieval battle with full cannon support. englandsmedievalfestival. com

Fundraising Exhibition for St Wilfrid's Hospice 27th Aug, 10am – 4pm St Wilfrid’s Hall, Pevensey Bay. Sale of Art, Crafts & Photographs, also book signings by published authors. Free entry & free parking.

Bexhill Art Society Annual Exhibition 27th Aug, 11am - 5pm, 28th & 29th Aug, 10am5pm. The Studio, De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea. World Village Market 28th-30th August. Grand Parade, Eastbourne. Food, craft and clothing stalls, stretching along the upper promenade from the pier. Bexhill 100 Classic Car Show 29th August. Polegrove, off West Parade, Bexhill. A wide variety of vehicles on show, proceeds from the day go to help various local charities. bexhill100mc.co.uk

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with MIKE RAXWORTHY Joining Golden Times this issue, we have local musician and event promoter Mike Raxworthy who's been involved with the local music scene for many years. He'll be keeping us informed of where to find the best gigs happening in the local area! HASTINGS: We are so privileged in this town to have such a vibrant live music scene. There’s hardly a day in the week when you won’t find some live music in one bar or another, and you can bet that it’s going to be top quality entertainment.

with MIKE RAXWORTHY Most Wednesday nights (9pm) in Porters Wine Bar, High Street, Old Town, you can see the superb award-winning jazzer Liane Carroll for just the price of a glass of wine! You never know who might get up and guest with her. On her own or performing with famous friends, she always delivers. Their food is good too! A venue currently making musical waves is The Albion in George Street. It’s been refurbished and has already built a strong reputation for great and varied styles of live music. A couple of special nights in their July calendar Wednesday July 13th - something completely different... Gypsy Jazz! My for a must-see highlight: Thursday 28th July - Skinny Lister. A rare chance to catch this band out of the festival circuit. Tipped for stardom, they are brilliant, because of this it is a ticketed event so book early!

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The Stade Open Space in Hastings Old Town, from approx 6pm. Called Stade Saturdays, they are put on by Hastings Borough Council. Folk Dance Remixed (6pm) will be well worth a look on Sat July 9th, followed by a mega blues performance from King Size Slim at 7.30pm. Pick up a Stade Saturdays booklet in Hastings Tourism Office on the seafront for the full program. Saturday 30th July and Sunday 31st July you’ll find 10 great live and local bands performing at The Nearly on the Beach Concert. This free event on The Stade is to raise funds for The Hastings and Pett Lifeboats. Donation buckets are on hand so please give generously! Check out Stax of Motown on Saturday at 6.30pm plus The Tabs and Swing Street on Sunday from 4.15pm! EASTBOURNE & CHIDDINGLY: Eastbourne is fast-becoming another centre for good, and in some cases, free entertainment! Eastbourne Music Live (EML) Sat 6th July - Sun 24th July - A mix of live music in venues all over the town - as well as some pop-up performances at surprise locations. The Little Music Marathon - Fri July 22nd from 6.30pm in Little Chelsea, Eastbourne, takes place in cafes, bars and pubs and features a whole host of live musicians and bands! There are more and more music venues popping up in the town. Next time I'll be looking at The Printers Playhouse, Busker's Bar and The Underground Theatre.

Another favourite of mine is The Jenny Lind in High Street, Old Town - check out The Pistol Shrimps on Friday 15th July (8.30pm), Sister Suzi on Saturday 23rd July (6pm) or Justin and the Argonauts, Sat 30th July (6pm).

CHIDDFEST in Chiddingly - 15th - 17th July : Just north of Hailsham, this is going to be a great, 3-day event. £55 for the whole weekend including camping, over 30 bands, 2 stages, posh loos, kids entertainment, even your dogs are welcome! Highlights- Friday: Gino Washington & the Ram Jam Band, and Stop, Stop, Saturday: From the Jam and Soul X Press, Sunday: Big Country and Rebecca Downes.

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Dining out at the Albion, Hastings Old Town Recently refurbished and under new ownership, we visited the Albion in Hastings recently to sample their lunch-time menu. Fast making a name for itself as a great venue for live music during the evenings, the Albion presents a much more relaxed ambiance to lunchtime diners. The interior is cosy and wood-panelled and makes for a relaxing place to while away the early afternoon. The menu offers a unique take on perennially popular pub lunch staples, such as sausage and mash, fish & chips, ribs, and burgers, all at £9.50. Sandwiches, salads and lighter options are also available. We plumped for two options from the specials board on the day, Cajun chicken and seafood linguine, both pictured here on the right. The Cajun chicken was not only succulent and perfectly spiced, but

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Farfalle with Aubergine and King Prawns - Recipe by Faz Razeen Farfalle, sometimes known as "bow-tie pasta", derived from the Italian word farfalla. The "e" at the end of the word is the Italian feminine plural ending, making the meaning of the word "butterflies". Aubergine comes in a wide variety of shapes, colours and sizes. The aubergine can also be ivory-coloured, which almost certainly led people in some countries to name it the ‘eggplant’. Ingredients (Serves 4-6): 2 aubergines 250g farfalle pasta (use half from a 500g packet) 150g cooked king prawns Salt and pepper to season 100ml extra virgin oil 400g tin cherry tomatoes 2-3 celery stalks sliced in cubes half inch size and keep celery leaves for garnishing 2 red onions sliced 200g green olives pitted Generous pinch of dried chilli flakes 2 tbsp. salted capers 3 cloves of garlic, chopped finely 2 tbsp. castor sugar 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar Bunch of basil leaves Prawns with shell for garnish

Method: Cut the aubergine into 1in cubes, heat the oil in a large frying pan, then fry the aubergine until golden brown for about 10 minutes, then empty onto a plate and set aside. In the same frying pan, add a little oil and fry onions on medium heat until softened for a couple minutes, and then add celery, garlic, olives, capers and chilli flakes. Cook for 10 minutes stirring occasionally, then add fried aubergine cubes, tinned cherry tomatoes and a handful of coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves. Simmer for 5 minutes on medium heat, in the meantime add sugar and red vinegar, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cook your pasta in plenty of boiling salted water, simmer for 10 minutes for an authentic ‘al dente’ texture, another 2 minutes for a softer texture. Drain well and serve the cooked aubergine and king prawns on a bed of pasta (You may add other sea food such as

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ll the team at Whites proudly welcome you to our family run restaurant situated on George Street in Hastings’ historic Old Town, nestled between the ancient East and West Hills. Whites offers customers free wifi, and is just a short distance from Rock-a-Nore beach, home to the local fishing fleet, with it’s famous black net huts. Our steaks are all top quality British beef and are chargrilled to your preference to give them the mouth watering flavour we are so well known for. We are adding extra dishes to our menu and we now have a new wine menu to provide the perfect accompaniment to your meal. Here at Whites we are very proud of our newly refitted open kitchen, which has been awarded the highest rating for food hygiene by the food standards agency. Not only can you see your food being prepared to the highest standards but also enjoy the enticing aromas generated by our talented chef. Take a look at our website www.whitesbar.co.uk to view our wonderful seafood platters, the best in Hastings, as well as our everyday main menu. We also have a Light Lunch Menu offering one course for £8.50pp or two courses for £12.50pp. Outside the restaurant is additional seating protected by large awnings. This offers the perfect spot to enjoy a kilo of Moules Mariniere and a glass of Pinot or two while taking in the hustle and bustle of George Street. We hope to welcome you to Whites soon, please contact us if there is anything we can do to make your visit even more enjoyable. Bon appetit! Alex and Ellie

Special Lunchtime Menu SERVED 7 DAYS A WEEK 11.30---3.00 MONDAY-FRIDAY 11.30---4.00 SATURDAY & SUNDAY (CHOOSE FROM EITHER A MAIN COURSE @ £8.50 OR 2 COURSES @ £12.50)

STARTERS MOULES MARINIERE. TASTY, PLUMP BLUESHELL MUSSELS. HOMEMADE, POTTED, SMOKED MACKEREL PATE. SERVED WITH A DRESSED SALAD AND TOASTED FRENCH BREAD. BREADED WHITEBAIT, WITH OUR VERY OWN HOMEMADE TARTARE SAUCE AND SERVED WITH A DRESSED SIDE SALAD. TRADITIONAL COARSE FARMHOUSE PATE, SERVED WITH A DRESSED SALAD AND TOASTED FRENCH BREAD. PAN FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS, (SERVED PINK) COOKED WITH A MIXED CHILLI BUTTER, SERVED WITH A DRESSED MIXED SALAD & FRENCH BREAD. BAKED GOATS CHEESE WITH SUNBLUSHED TOMATOES, WRAPPED IN PUFF PASTRY WITH TOASTED WALNUTS & A BALSAMIC SYRUP, WITH A MIXED SALAD. MUSSEL CHOWDER,WE USE ONLY THE BEST INGREDIENTS TO MAKE THIS DISH. ENGLISH MUSSELS, MATURE PANCETTA, DICED POTATOES, ONIONS AND GARLIC, SERVED WITH A BASKET OF BREAD. MAIN COURSE OLD TOWN FAVOURITE! TRADITIONAL HOMEMADE BEER BATTERED COD, HADDOCK OR PLAICE FILLET (DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY) WITH CHUNKY CHIPS & SERVED WITH A DRESSED SIDE-SALAD OR MUSHY PEAS. WHOLE TAIL BREADED SCAMPI & CHIPS SERVED WITH A DRESSED MIXED SALAD (A SEASIDE FAVOURITE!). SUCCULENT SLOW ROASTED BELLY PORK. SERVED WITH LEEK MASH, APPLE SAUCE AND GRAVY. HOMEMADE CHARGRILLED CHEESE BURGER, IN A TOASTED BUN, SERVED WITH ONION CHUTNEY, CHUNKY CHIPS & A DRESSED SALAD. MOULES MARINIERE. FANTASTIC ROPE GROWN BLUESHELL MUSSELS, SERVED WITH A BASKET OF BREAD OR CHUNKY CHIPS. FISHERMANS PIE. OUR PIE IS HOME MADE & CONTAINS SALMON, COD, SMOKED MACKEREL, PRAWNS, MUSSELS & MORE - TOPPED OFF WITH MASH & MATURE CHEDDAR. SERVED WITH A DRESSED SIDE-SALAD. PAN FRIED SUSSEX SCALLOPS WRAPPED IN A MATURE BLACK FORREST HAM, SERVED WITH MIXED SALAD, BALSAMIC SYRUP & FRESH PARMESAN SHAVINGS. 8 OZ DRY AGED RUMP STEAK, WITH ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES, MUSHROOMS, CHUNKY CHIPS AND A DRESSED SIDE SALAD SMOKED MACKEREL SALAD CHILDRENS MENU @ £4.95-(WHICH INCLUDES A DRINK) HIGH CHAIRS AND BOOSTER SEATS ARE AVAILABLE

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