Goldentimes July/August 2014
Your guide to active living in EAST SUSSEX for the over 50s
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Sartorial advce for men with Michele Duke
Gardening Tips
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ello and welcome to the summer edition of Golden Times. As ever we've put together a magazine packed with local information to ensure you're kept informed about all of the exciting and interesting things to see and do this summer. Summer is always an action packed season in East Sussex, and this year we've got a number of carnivals and festivals that will bring colour and excitement to many of our towns. We also have the fantastic Eastbourne Airshow and Hastings Pirate Day providing spectacular free days out by the sea. As well as these showpiece events, you'll find much, much more to get you out and about in these pages! I hope you enjoy the magazine and have a great summer. Jason
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Frank's Column Event Listings IT advice from Silver Training Julia Meanwell Gardening tips for Summer Ask Eve Michele Duke Tricia's Column Creative Writing Corner Food & Drink
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Frank’s Travels
After clearing customs, and immigration in Changi International Airport I located the accommodation bureau and got fixed up with a place along Orchard Road in the direction of Tanglin. When I saw the sign for Tanglin my memory bank went into overdrive so when I settled into my room I sampled a few of the delights in the well stocked little bar, and let my thoughts wander back to 1955 when I first got off the troopship Asturias in Singapore harbour. Bearing in mind that I can hardly remember what I had for breakfast this morning I hope those of you who served in FARELF will forgive me if some of my memories are not as you remember. Put it down to senior moments!! In December 1954, and January 1955 I was sent to Derring Lines in Brecon along with a whole bunch of keen as mustard young junior NCO's. We then spent those two months up to our hips in snow and freezing our butt's off on the Brecon Beacons. A lot of our number called it a day but those of us daft enough to put up with it were granted two weeks leave, and told to report back to our depot. I didn't know it then but I was about to be on the receiving end of the army's perverse sense of humour because, having survived two months of Winter Warfare training, when I arrived back at the depot I was immediately issued with a complete set of Jungle Greens, and put on stand-by for the next troopship to Malaya. The smart-ass who fixed me up with this never knew what a favour he had done me because, among other things, I hated winter
weather, and couldn't wait to get to a warm posting although Malaya at that time was hot in more ways than one. Still, this is what I had signed up for so bring 'em on said the fearless L/ cpl ! My birthday, 3rd of March was spent on the upper deck of Asturias watching her glide quietly out of Southampton, and heading for our first port of call which was to be Port Said....... Egypt. I had learned at school about the rough sailing around the Bay of Biscay but in fact it was like a millpond. Unfortunately this didn't stop a lot of the troops from chucking their insides over the railings.....Some of them were affected so badly that when we got to Port Said they were off-loaded. At this point I would like to say that the food on board the ship was very good, and what with all these chaps not feeling up to eating a lot yours truly frequently got double helpings. Not very sympathetic I know but who would want to waste all that lovely grub, especially the fry-ups every morning!!! From Port Said we headed towards the Suez Canal, and a leisurely cruise down the canal into the Red Sea with our next port of call........Aden. I am running out of my allotted slot in the magazine now so I will continue my cruise in the next issue. Until the next time stay healthy, watch how you go and enjoy living. Frank
Walking for Health - Your local weekly walk diary Walking is a fantastic way to stay fit and these, FREE, regular, organised, local walks are a great way to get out and meet new people while enjoying some fresh air! EAST SUSSEX HEALTH WALKS : MONDAYS: Hastings Old Town: Meet at 2pm opposite the Jenny Lind pub, High Street. Rye: Starting at 10am at Gibbets Marsh car park, Udimore Road. Sidley: Meet at 11am on Sidley Green. Ticehurst: Meet at 10.30am Pickford Lane car park.
Bexhill: 11am, in the foyer of the De La Warr Pavilion. Eastbourne Shinewater: Meet at 10.30am outside the Co-Op on Milfoil Drive. Contact Paula Hubens - 07740 899 559
TUESDAYS: St. Leonards: Meet at 11am, inside the WRVS centre, South Street. Robertsbridge: Meet 9.30am, outside the Youth Centre, The Grove. Hampden Park, Eastbourne: 10.30am outside Lakeside tea chalet, Hampden Park Drive.
MONDAYS: Eastbourne: Seafront walk starting at 10am at the Lifeboat Museum opposite Carlisle Road.
WEDNESDAYS: Alexandra Park: 12 noon at the Cafe in the park. Ashdown House: 1pm meet outside E-floor reception, Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards. Heathfield: 10am at the clock tower on the High Street.
THURSDAYS: Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne: Starting at 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. Contact Louise Clarke – 01892 602881 FURTHER INFORMATION: www.walkingforhealth.org.uk www.ageconcerneastbourne.co.uk
FRIDAYS: Battle: 10am opposite Battle Abbey on The Green. Church Wood: Starting at 10.30am at Church in the Wood car park, Church Wood Drive, Hollington.
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WEDNESDAYS: Hampden Park: Starting at 10am, at the Lakeside Tea Chalet.
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BEXHILL ROTARY GIVES JACKIE A SPECIAL AWARD At their annual President’s Night gala dinner at the Cooden Beach Hotel on the 13th of June, Bexhill Rotary Club’s President John Cooper and Bexhill Rotarian Roger Batey presented Jackie Haggerty with a Rotary Service Recognition Award in acknowledgement of her special service in the community. Back in 2009 tragedy struck Jackie and husband, Russell, when their 13 year old son suddenly died. After his death Jackie and Russell were in a ‘personal bubble’ of grief as they sought to come to terms with his loss in the absence of NHS or charitable counselling. Then a neighbour steered them towards the charity CRY, Cardiac Risk in the Young, and with their help and support slowly emerged from their ‘bubble’ so much so that they were energised to start fundraising which Jackie and Russell have been doing ever since. To donate or to find out about CRY’s bereavement counselling and research, go to www.c-r-y.org.uk. On top of all this activity, Jackie has been in charge of Bexhill Caring Community in Sackville Road for around the last 4 years. Always full of energy and commitment, Jackie has led the charity on to bigger and brighter things extending their services and overseeing the opening of a community room at the back of the Sackville Road shop where the charity operates from. To donate or to get involved with Bexhill caring Community, then just go to www.bexhillcaringcommunity.co.uk. As Roger Batey commented in congratulating her, “Jackie is always positive, a bundle of non-stop energy, full of smiles, nothing is too much trouble, in fact is a really valuable member of the voluntary community in Bexhill so this Rotary Service Recognition Award is so well deserved for all the work she has done and is doing for those in need around her.” If you want to know about Bexhill Rotary Club and its activities, then all you have to do is log on to www.bexhil.rotaryweb.org.
PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ The Ritz was indeed put on in style at the Azur when members of Hastings and Rother U3A celebrated their 25th Anniversary and allowed the Chairman, Sarah Loynes’ vision for the Branch to be realised. Sarah opened the celebration reminding members of the growth of the Branch of the U3A from its humble beginnings in a room in Hastings Library to its present 460 members. Members then enjoyed a varied and delightful musical programme from Gabrielle Manoukian [Soprano] and Bernard Perkins [Bass Baritone] accompanied by Stephen Page. Representatives from the two charities, the raffle was raising funds for, the Sara Lee Trust and the Fellowship of St Nicholas, highlighted some of the vital tasks they perform to help those in need. Fundraising is important to these two good causes, as they do not receive any government funding and they must have been pleased that the raffle raised £550. Sarah, wearing a hat for the occasion, like the Queen, unveiled a patchwork tapestry demonstrating the skills of the U3A sewing group who have been working on it for the last 13 months. It is to be displayed at the Falmer Campus of Brighton University as part of the South Downs Project celebrations, which inspired the subject matter of the tapestry. This was followed by a splendid full Afternoon Cream Tea with mixed sandwiches, scones with jam and cream, toast with gentleman’s relish, a selection of cakes and all with flowing cups of tea. It was indeed a very full tea, a veritable feast! Members were no doubt grateful to Sarah and to all the committee who worked so hard to ensure the success of this event and to the Azur for the excellent catering and service. Anyone interested in joining this thriving branch of the U3A should contact Sian Trevellion on 07970727.
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Event Listings Art Exhibition 5 July - 25 August, weekends & bank holiday only, 10am - 5pm, at Birley Centre, Silverdale Road, Eastbourne ‘Eastbourne Uncovered’ Eastbourne Group of Artists’ visual response to their historic and evolving seaside town and its community spirit. For more information: eastbournegroupartists.co.uk or contact Pat 01323 645365 Sunday Night on the Proms 6th & 20th July, 8pm to 9.30pm Eastbourne Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne. Traditional Proms concert with a sense of true British patriotism. Wave your flags and sing along to the classic songs. Bar and refreshments available. Tel 01323 410611 eastbournebandstand.co.uk A Floral Presentation 10th July, 7.30pm. Heathfield Community Centre, Sheepsetting lane, Heathfield. Refreshments, raffle, sales table. Visitors welcome, £5.Tel 01435 810452 St Leonards Festival 11th to 13th July. Throughout St Leonards. Wide variety of entertainment to amuse all ages, street theatre, childrens entertainers, food stalls and more. For full details, see www.18hours.org.uk The Life and gardens of Gertrude Jekyll 11th July, 7.15pm Little Common Community Centre, Shepherds Close. Lesley Chamberlain will be talking to the Little Common Horticultural Society on the incredible Gertrude Jekyll, the very influential garden designer, artist and writer. Visitors very welcome. www.lchs.co.uk/ Traditional Village Fete 12th July, 2pm to 5.30pm. Fairwarp Village Green, Fairwarp, Nr Uckfield. May Pole Dancing, The Pentacle Drummers,
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music by Last of the Wild, Punch and Judy, a fun dog show, children’s races, stalls, grand draw, tomblola, barrow of booze raffle, arts and crafts competitions, teas, ice creams, strawberries and cream, book stall, bric-abrac stall, children’s rides, tug of war and much, much more. For more information contact Di Bowley on 01825 713881. Brightling Park International Horse Trials 12th to 13th July. Brightling Park, Brightling, Robertsbridge. Dressage, show jumping, cross country, licensed bar, food outlets, trade stands in the beautiful surroundings of Brightling park. brightlinghorsetrials.co.uk Mens & Ladies Bowling Tournament. 13th to 18th July Eastbourne Bowling Club, Saffrons Road, Eastbourne. 85th Eastbourne Mens Open Bowls Tournament and 77th Ladies Open Bowls Tournament. For more information, tel: 01323 505919 Social Club Lunches 16th & 27th July Gladrags Social Events Club for Women invite you to join us for lunch in Eastbourne. Email michele@micheleduke. co.uk for more details. Infinity Food and Craft Market 17th July, 11am to 3pm. Battle Memorial Hall, 81 Battle High Street, Battle. Artisan food and craft market. Bexhill Carnival Week 19th to 26th July Culminating in a parade through the town on the 26th, the carnival week sees many events occuring throughout Bexhill. For full details visit: bexhillcarnival.co.uk Flower Festival 19th & 20th July, 10.30a.m-5p.m. St Mary’s Church, Church Lane, just off the old A2070 out of Hamstreet. With a Downton Abbey
theme, there will be items for sale in the Church, with refreshments at The Victory Hall in Hamstreet. The festival aims to raise money to keep this beautiful old Church in good repair. Hastings Sea Shanty Festival 19th July from 1pm at the Fishermens museum then from 7.30pm at the Stade open space. Now in its third year, an array of sea shanty stars will come to Hastings to sing. Bexhill Roaring 20s 19th July, 10am to 7pm. Bexhill Seafront. A vibrant period event featuring air displays, vintage cars, Charleston dancers, 1920’s big band performances, vintage fun fair, donkey rides and much more.
Tel 01323 412000 The Society of Eastbourne Artists Exhibition 23rd to 29th of July The Hillier Garden Centre Hailsham Road, Stonecross, Apart from garden products Hillier also has retail outlets and a wonderful cafe. For more details see sea-eastbourne.com Guided Tour of Sovereign Harbour 25th July, 3pm. Join members of The Bexhill and District Probus Club on board “The African Queen” for a guided water tour of Sovereign Harbour followed by tea or coffee and Danish pastries at “Simply Italian”. Further details from Tony, Tel: 01424-552872.
Pirate Day 2014 20th July 12pm to 6pm Hastings Seafront & Old Town. Street entertainment, Jack Sparrow lookalikes, grand parade with drummers, Pirate treasure trail, Pirate & Craft Market. piratedayhastings.co.uk
Hastings Old Town Carnival Week 26th July to 3rd August. Grand Carnival Procession on 2nd August, many other events throughout the week. For full details please visit : www.oldtowncarnivalweek. co.uk
Appledore Vintage & Classic Car Rally 20th July, 10.30am to 4pm. Recreation Ground, The Street, Appledore. More than 150 vintage and classic cars, refreshments, bar, stalls, dog show and entertainments. A great family day out.
Quiz Night Saturday July 26th, 7pm Langney Village Hall, Etchingham Road, Eastbourne, BN23 7DX (behind the Martello Pub) £1 per head, Teams of up to 6 people. Hot and cold beverages. Bacon sandwiches and hot dogs for sale.
Heathfield & District Horticultural Society Illustrated Talk. 21st July 7.30pm St Richard’s Church Hall, Park Rd, Heathfield. A talk by Heather Woodward “Mrs Ronald Greville & Polesden Lacey”. Visitors welcome, £3 to include tea or coffee. Tel 01435 830725
Hastings Annual Beach Concert 26th & 27th July. Stade open Space, Hastings Old Town, Hastings. See the best of Hastings’ local bands perform on the beach.
Easbourne’s Tea Dances 22nd July, 2pm to 5pm. Winter Garden, Compton St., Eastbourne. An afternoon of music with Chris Mannion, bring your dancing shoes. £6 including tea and biscuit.
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Tablets : Which one to take? In our new, regular technology column, local computer tutor Neil Duncan answers your pressing questions. Q: Help! My children want to buy me a tablet computer for my upcoming birthday but there are so many to choose from I am bewildered at the thought of it! What should I go for? A: Ever since Apple launched the iPad, tablets have been taking the world by storm. In 2015 it is estimated that they will overtake sales of laptops and desktops combined, which is incredible growth. Most commentators put this down to their intuitive ease of use, with touch-screens instead of a mouse and keyboard, plus great portability. For a beginner they are certainly a good learning option. Since the iPad many tablets have hit the markets. As ever, a lot comes down to your budget, but with this equipment the motto ‘you get what you pay for’ is certainly true. At the top end the iPad still reigns as the smartest looking and best working touchscreen of them all, but the new full size ‘iPad Air’ costs £399 upwards. A cheaper option is the new mini iPad, a smaller-screen version but still powerful, which retails at £249 upwards. Elsewhere the Samsung Galaxy Note has become a true rival to the iPad, with a fantastic screen and more flexibility with the programs (called ‘apps’) you can have on it. They start at around
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Anderida Writers, Eastbourne Tel: Tony Flood 01323 471726 or Elizabeth Wright 01323 503952 Age Concern Social Club (Battle) Tel : Ruby Kiley 01424 773536 Age Concern Eastbourne William & Patricia Venton Centre Tel : 01323 638474 Battle Rotary Club 01424-774447 battlerotary.org.uk Bexhill Club of Past Rotarians Meets 2pm, 1st Wed of each month, Northern Hotel, Sea Rd, Bexhill. Bexhill Hanoverian Study Group Local history club meets 3rd Tues each month 01424 212932
Bexhill Over 55 Club 45 Eversley Rd. Bexhill Tel : 01424 212911
Local Clubs & Associations
Bexhill Rotary Club 01424 843975 bexhill.rotaryweb.org Bexhill Royal Air Forces Association Tel: 01424 220114 bexhillrafa.co.uk Bexhill Royal British Legion bexhillroyalbritishlegionclub.co.uk 01424 212215 Bexhill Sailing Club Tel: 01424 212906 bexhillsc.co.uk Breathe Easy Bexhill Supporting people with lung conditions 077616 98423 Cooden Beach Sports & Social Club Tel: 01424 844810 cbssc.co.uk
Bexhill International Folk Dance Group 1st & 3rd Thurs of each month 01424 222382
Cooden Millennium Afternoon Townswomen's Guild Meet 1st Wed of the Month Tel: 01424 844831
Bexhill & District Probus Club Meets 4th Thursday each month Tel : 01424 552872
Cuckmere Valley Petanque Club Sundays, Tues & Wednesdays At Hankham Tel: 01323 469340
Bexhill Lions Club www.bexhill-lions.org Tel : 0845 8330591
Diabetes UK, Hastings & Rother Voluntary Group Tel: 07974 356653 Eastbourne AM Rotary Club www.eastbourneamrotary.org
Bexhill Model Railway Club Meets weekly www.bexhillmrc.org.uk Tel : 01424 843379 Bexhill Marina Townswomen's Guild Tel: 01424 211140
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Eastbourne Angling Club eastbourneanglingclub.com Eastbourne Area Epilepsy Group eaeg.org.uk 01323 504893
Eastbourne Lions Club www.eastbournelions.net Tel : 0845 8332705
Eastbourne Parkinsons' Assoc. Meet 4th Tues each month at Christ the King Catholic Church, Princes Rd Tel : 01273 512204 Eastbourne Photographic Society epscameraclub.co.uk Eastbourne Rotary Club eastbournerotary.org.uk Eastbourne Seniors Club Tel: 01323 728157 eastbourneseniorsclub.org.uk Eastbourne Seniors Forum Tel: 01323 479846 esf.online.org Eastbourne & District Trade Union Club 48 Seaside, 01323 727703 East Sussex Townswomen's Guild Tel: 01424 753108 or 01424 213207 Friends of the Eastbourne Hospital Tel: 01323 417400 ext 4698 www.esht.nhs.uk/friends/ eastbourne 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
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 Seniors Forum 01424 432295 hssf.org.uk Hastings WW Social Club Meet at EHSAA on the stade Thu eves 8pm, Eunice Britten, Secretary - 01424 428694 Hooe Open Group (Ladies Club) Tel Edna Wallis on 01424 842591 Lions Club of Hastings Tel: 01424 435564 hastingslions.org.uk Little Common Bridge Club Thu afternoon 01424 216746 Little Common Horticultural Society Meets 2nd Friday Each month. Visit: www.lchs.co.uk
Hailsham & District University of the Third Age contact: www.hailshamu3a. co.uk
Little Common Morning Townswomens Guild 4th Thurs each month Tel 01424 843163
Hastings & St. Leonards Ladies Miniature Golf Club Tues pm. White Rock Gdns. Rita 01424 433178 or
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 Polegate Twinning Assoc. Participate in visits to France & Germany & other social events. Tel : 01323 486921 Rother Seniors Forum 01424 870801 rotherseniorsforum.org.uk Rye & District Lions Club 0845 8332825 Rye Royal British Legion Tel: 01797 222564 ryebritishlegion.org.uk SMART Seventies music and retro talk www.ninebattles.com Sovereign Polyphony Eastbourne's female harmony choir. www.sovereignpolyphony.com WRVS: 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
A heart that loves is always young – Greek proverb Martha Stewart the 72 year old American lifestyle guru considers 70 is nothing like the 70 of 20 or 40 years ago, she says 70 is the new 50! I couldn’t agree more and I guess because I’m one of the baby boomers I feel that there is so much more opportunity for us than there was for our parents’ generation. So if you are single, divorced or widowed and feel that you’re too old to start dating again in later life, think on! We are now in the age where we have a wider range of choice through online dating sites; they are no longer the privilege of the younger generation. Apparently the number of over 55’s that use online dating services has risen by 39%. We live in a great part of the country where there are umpteen clubs you can join. Whatever interests you have you can bet there are like-minded people that will share that interest or maybe you will want to learn a completely new activity. We’re living longer and generally healthier lives so why not grab the chance to live this life we have to the fullest and not opt for tiptoeing safely to the grave. It may seem like an impossible challenge to start over again but broadening your social life can reawaken your zest for life. New research shows that couples in the golden age bracket feel happier, healthier, safer and more comfortable than those that are on their own.
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. I am not suggesting that you can only lead a happy, healthy life within a relationship. I think what I am trying to do is encourage those that miss having a companion to just go for it. Before you embark on a new partnership it is worth honestly considering whether you feel ready or if you feel like you have some unfinished business from past relationships? Counselling may be an option worth considering. It is far better to enter a new partnership in a healthy emotional state after having worked through some of the previous issues. If you would like to find out more about the counselling Julia offers then please take a look at her website www.juliameanwellcounselling.co.uk she can be contacted by email Julia.meanwell@gmail.com or give her a call on 07714 280083.
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Event Listings Lammas Festival 26th & 27th July from 11am Western Lawns, Town Centre & Seafront, Eastbourne. A pageant of morris dancing, carnival giants and live music, now in it’s 13th year. www.lammasfest.org
Baby and Kids Nearly New Sale 28th July 9.30am to 3.30pm at Langney Village Hall, Etchingham Road, Eastbourne BN23 7DX (behind the Martello Pub) Refreshments available
Rolls Royce Enthusiasts Club Rally 27th July, 10.30am Herstmonceux Castle, Hailsham, E Sussex. A chance to see around 100 classic cars, a vast and varied range of Rolls Royce vehicles will be on show. Tel 01323 834479
Bexhill Horticultural Society WW1 Commemoration 2nd August, 2pm to 4pm St Michael’s Church Hall, Glassenbury Drive. Bexhill-on-Sea. There will be stalls, tombola,quiz, raffle and refreshments, There will also be a film of this period. £3 to inc refreshment. All profit will go to Help for Heroes.
Bexhill MotoFest 2014 27th July, 10am to 6pm. Throughout Bexhill. Free to attend motorcycle festival featuring trade stands, family fun fair & Barbecue and a highend motorcycle display area in Devonshire Rd. bexhillmotofest.com
Vintage Bus Running Day 3rd August. Eastbourne miniature steam railway, Lottbridge Drove, Eastbourne. Free services operated by vintage buses from Eastbourne Station. Static display of vehicles at the Eastbour ne miniature steam railway. eastbourne-classicbus.co.uk
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Sunday Night on the Proms 3rd & 10th Aug, 8 to 9.30pm Eastbourne Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne. Traditional Proms concert with a sense of true British patriotism. Wave your flags and sing along to the classic songs. Bar and refreshments available. Tel 01323 410611 eastbournebandstand.co.uk Commemoration of the Outbreak of World War 1 4th August. Redoubt Fortress & Military Museum, Royal Parade, Eastbourne.
An evening of readings and hearing accounts from soldiers diaries from the First World War. eastbournemuseums.co.uk Model Railway Exhibition 9th August, 10am to 5pm St.Peter’s Community Centre Church St. Old Town Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 2HE Layouts, Trade Stands, Refreshments Bexhill Model Railway Club 01424 843379/217766 www.bexhillmrc.org.uk
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Gardening tips for Mid-Late Summer by Phoenix Gardening. The birds are singing and the sun is shining what a wonderful time of year to be out in the garden. There’s nothing better than a garden full of birdsong and fragrance from all those lovely blooms, unless of course you suffer from hayfever. As always there are things to do as well as soak up the sun. Dead heading border plants and lilacs (when they’ve finished flowering) will not only keep them looking nice but keep them healthy and also in some cases prolong flowering. Mowing the lawn probably goes without saying but if we’re heading for a dry spell raise the cutters a notch and leave it a little longer, or leave cutting until you have to or can’t bear it any longer. It’ll save scorching it. As summer progresses we can think about ordering in those bulb catalogues and bulbs ready for an autumn delivery. Now is the time to start feeding pot plants regularly and as you do look out for pests and diseases. Whilst in the vegetable garden keep a wary eye out for caterpillars, we could also start to plant out any late cauliflowers, winter cabbages and leeks.
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You can be referred by your GP or Optician as an NHS patient*, self-paying patient or benenden health member**. benenden hospital is a not for profit charity, which is why we are able to offer very competitive prices for self-paying patients. Cataract treatment packages start from £1,935, which includes your initial consultation and follow up.
In addition to our standard monofocal lens, we now offer a choice of multifocal and astigmatism correcting lenses that could reduce your dependence on glasses or contact lenses. The correct lens will depend on your eyes and your lifestyle, so our eye surgeons will review the various options with you and explain what you can expect from each type.
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Event Listings Annual Summer Flower Show at Little Common 9th August from 2pm. Little Common Community Centre, Shepherds Close. The highlight of our year when many local Horticultural Societies bring the results of their hard work to the Community Centre at Little Common, making it a blaze of colour. Admission Adults £1, members 50p, under 16 free. Further details on lchs.co.uk/
Featuring the best of the RAF, a battle of Britain memorial flight, Red Arrows and more! eastbourneairshow.com
Chiddingly Horse Show 10th August, all day event. Hale Farm, Chiddingly. A full family Sunday day out. Show jumping, equestrian competitions, carriage driving and in the afternoon a Fun Dog Show. www.coopersfarm.co.uk/ horseshow2014
Infinity Food and Craft Market 2nd & 16th August, 11am to 3pm. Battle Memorial Hall, 81 Battle High Street, Battle. Artisan food and craft market.
Airbourne - Eastbourne International Airshow. 14th to 17th August 10am to 6pm Eastbourne Seafront. The worlds biggest free seafront airshow with 4 days of spectacular flying.
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Easbourne’s Tea Dances 19th August, 2pm to 5pm. Winter Garden, Compton St., Eastbourne. An afternoon of music with Chris Mannion, bring your dancing shoes. £6 including tea and biscuit. Tel 01323 412000
Rye International Jazz Festival 21st to 25th August. Throughout Rye. A boutique music festival presenting World Class international artistes and talent from the local region. Performances at many venues within Rye, for more details, visit ryejazz.com
Coffee Morning 30th August. Gladrags Social Events Club for Women invite you to join us for a Coffee Morning in Hastings. Come along and meet our lively members and hear more about our exciting events. Email michele@micheleduke. co.uk for more details
Sussex Guild Craft Show 23rd to 25th Aug, 10am to 5pm. Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst, Nr Wadhurst. A range of high quality craft items available, visitors will also have the opportunity to talk to the craftspeople about their work and see several demonstrations. pashleymanorgardens.com
Pevensey Food & Wine Festival 30th - 31st August Pevensey Castle, Pevensey. Restaurants and Hotels showcasing their culinary delights, local producers will be in attendance. Visitors will be offered walks around the castle and street entertainers will work their magic with children.
Country Superstars Experience 28th August, 8pm Royal Hippodrome, 112 Seaside Road, Eastbourne. A must see for all fans of country music, tributes to Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline and more. Tel 01323 412000
Rye Maritime Festival 31st August. Strand Quay, Rye. A mixture of maritime exhibitions, demonstrations and live entertainment in celebration of Rye’s nautical heritage. Boats of all types will be moored on the Strand dressed for the occasion.
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Live well with Abbeyfield South Downs Enjoy the ideal balance of privacy, support, security, independence and companionship in our houses in Hove, Heathfield, Eastbourne and St Leonards-on-Sea. You will have your own studio flat with the bonus of daily fresh home-cooked meals prepared for you.
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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". Eve works from her shop "Psychic Visions" in the Labyrinth Shopping Parade, 7 Mark Lane, Eastbourne where she will be available for private consultations. £5 off with copy of Golden Times. Tel 01323 658174/07807637784 Dear Eve I am just about to retire from the police force but am only 58 and don't want to stop working completely. I have an idea for a small business and wonder if you can pick anything up about it and whether it may be a good idea. I have quite a good pension but don't have a lot of capital and don't want to waste the small amount of money I have in savings. On the other hand this is something I've wanted to do for a long time and is close to my heart. Jenny, Sun sign Cancer from Battle. Hi Jenny When I read your letter I closed my eyes and all I saw was flowers so I am wondering if this new venture is something to do with floristry. Cancerians have a lovely link with nature and the outdoors with a significant number becoming gardeners and horticulturists. I agree that you are too young to retire fully and I wouldn't worry about finances too much but try and trust that you will be led to making the right choices. Sometimes we have to take a chance to fulfil our heart's desire and with the Magician showing in your Tarot, I would say you need to do just that. I don't see a huge financial outlay to get this idea going but I do see some studying just to hone your skills though there is a natural talent here showing and a wonderful creativity within you. Good Luck. Dear Eve After my husband and I divorced 6 years ago I haven't had anyone in my life romantically and wasn't too worried about it either.
Recently though I have been thinking more and more about companionship and maybe a partner. I joined an on-line dating web-site for over 50's and communicated with a few people but recently met someone on there where I feel a real spark. The problem is he lives about 30 miles away and it appears very hard for him to get time off to come and meet me. Am I wasting my time? Elissa, d.o.b. 01/03/51 Hailsham Hi Elissa In your longer letter I have more details about your friend including a photo. Well done for being brave enough to do something about trying to find someone but the issue really is that you haven't actually met this gentleman and don't really know him to even judge if there is a spark. Messaging on-line is very different from even talking on the phone so be careful about romanticising this situation into more than what it really is at this stage. I get a sense that this man is communicating with a few ladies and to be honest and at this point in his life, isn't seriously looking for a relationship. 30 miles isn't really that far, in my experience men will move heaven and earth when they really want something. My intuition is that I would keep this friendship going but explore other possibilities and maybe with the contacts on the dating site, don't worry too much about looking for a partner at the beginning. I see in my Tarot at the end of September you connecting with the King of Cups which is indicative of an honest, genuine man who in time would be offering more than friendship. It's possible he is another Water Sign as you are being a Pisces so there would be an immediate understanding of each other. It also appears that you are introduced through friends. If you have a problem for Eve please email evepeacockpsychic@ gmail.com 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.
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SUMMER DRESSING FOR MEN
My husband recently retired after 30 years teaching. People keep asking me what he will do with himself now he doesn’t have such an all-consuming occupation and, at only 59, he still has plenty of life left in him. But I have other concerns. It is not what he is going to do in the next few years that worries me however, but what he’s going to wear!
Football shirts are not clothes and should never be mistakenly worn in public. (This applies in summer, winter, world cup season and every other day for eternity!) T-shirts with band dates from 1985 could also become useful dusters. In the same vein, please always wear a top unless you are on the beach or in your own garden. Socks are a sartorial statement and the right pair will look fabulous with elegant shoes and tailored trousers or shorts. They never, ever, ever, look right with sandals. And why wear sweaty trainers when you can look glamorous in deck shoes or cool loafers?
The wardrobe is full of starched white shirts, conservative ties, blue or grey suits and black Wear a hat. Women love men in hats. loafers. He had a No, not a flat cap, but a panama or uniform just as the children at his trilby or even an old straw hat. Wear school had theirs. And he always it with panache and it will give you looked very smart, but it required an air of confidence and elegance almost no thought each morning. that everyone will admire. Baseball Now he must decide every day what caps are for teenagers. to wear - and we’ve been discussing Sean Connery advertising Louis Vuitton These are our “rules” which help us this a lot as we shop for his new wardrobe. We realised we had 5 rules which we agree on for avoid the “you’re not wearing that, are you?” arguments. I wonder what yours are. summer casual dressing for men over 50: Dress for your body shape. Avoid clothes that are too tight Michèle but also those that are overly big - you want clothes that fit I'm Michèle Duke, an Independent Style Advisor with a your body and skim over your “curves”. Check that shirts fit gorgeous collection of French Fashions for women. Visit on the shoulders first, then choose a slim or more relaxed fit my new Studio in St Leonards for the ultimate in Personal to suit your chest and tummy measurements. Shopping. Shirts - tucked or untucked? This is one for you to experiment The first 5 people to call me quoting "Golden Times" will with. Try both and see what comments you get. You might receive a FREE 45minute Style Consultation - women only be surprised to see you look slimmer with a tucked shirt and I’m afraid. See my website www.micheleduke.com or call me smart belt. If you want to add bulk, then allow your shirt to on 07801 621310 for more information billow a little at the waist.
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EVENTS IN JULY & AUGUST
LILY TIME
Through July and August; Tuesday to Saturday Hundreds of lilies, some highly perfumed, growing in the gardens and woodland area
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Saturday 23, Sunday 24 and Bank Hol Mon 25 August Work by the region’s nest designers/makers on sale
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HIGH SUMMER AT PASHLEY MANOR GARDENS ‘One of the finest gardens in England’ the award winning gardens at Pashley are open until the end of September from Tuesday to Saturday and Special Event Days. Whenever you visit there is something to delight the senses – the herbaceous borders are at their best in July, August and September with wonderful dahlias, lilies, asters and a second flowering of roses. As well as coming to see the beautiful gardens you should ‘allow time to sample the fabulous homemade food and warm hospitality at arguably the best garden café in the county, much of which is sourced from the abundant kitchen garden’ (Leigh Clapp in ‘Sussex Life’). July and August have been called ‘Lily Time’ because there are hundreds of lilies Photograph courtesy of Leigh Clapp planted in the gardens and woodland, which come into flower over these two months. Then, at the end of August, over the bank holiday weekend, Pashley is host to the Sussex Guild Craft Show when there will be over 40 stalls showcasing work of the highest quality for sale from local designers/ makers. See www.pashleymanorgardens.com or call 01580 200888 for more information.
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Weds 20th Aug WW2 Day
Hooe’s Old Motor Club Annual Show This show, which is in its 45th year, is now 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. Contact: John Bishop 01323 843202 or Chris Hone 01424 772682 www.hooeoldmotorclub.org.uk
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Hazee’s Crazee Circus Open daily 10.30am to 5pm
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"Making Tracks" by Rosemary J Shelfer
The train wasn’t too crowded so Anna took her time choosing a seat where a window was already open. She carefully put her overnight bag in the luggage rack and sat down, watching the other travellers board the train and get themselves settled. Five minutes later, the train pulled out of Victoria Station and she wondered how this important day would turn out. Anna was on her way to meet her fiancée to discuss wedding plans. A few stops later, a familiar face appeared along the gangway. It was a friend from her schooldays. Now what was his name? Bill, that was it! She remembered in time to greet him with a light, “Hello, Bill. Long time no see!” He sat down and they started to chat about what they had been doing lately. When she told him of her engagement and mentioned her fiance’s name, a very worried look spread across Bill’s face. “He sold me my last car,” he said. “It had so much wrong with it, it cost me a fortune to get it sorted out! When I complained to him, he just smiled and shrugged and told me that’s the way life IS sometimes!” Anna’s face fell. There had been a couple of instances of deceit she had uncovered about her fiancé, Julian, which had been niggling at the back of her mind. Bill touched her hand gently and said, “I’m sorry to have to tell you this but …” He paused, embarrassed. “Go on, tell me,” urged Anna. “He’s such a liar, Anna,” Bill said softly, looking away. She didn’t know what to say. The train pulled into a station and he took his hand away. The sympathetic
moment came to an abrupt halt. “Anna, I’ve got to go. This stop is mine.” A few strides towards the door, and he was gone, without a backward glance. Once Bill was further down the platform, where Anna couldn’t see him, Bill took out his mobile and rang his friend, Julian. “Job done,” he said. “I’m pretty sure you will be dumped by the end of the day!” “Thanks, mate,” laughed Julian. “I didn’t mind being engaged, but as for getting married…count me OUT!” Anna sat very still, staring out of the window. She had had her doubts about Julian, certainly. But she thought that was just ‘wedding nerves’. Was she sad? No. Happy, then? Not really. Relieved. That was the word. An overwhelming sense of relief flooded through her. She looked down at her left hand and a smile spread over her face. “Nice ring, though.”
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Hastings Farmers Market Robertson St, Hastings 2nd & 4th Thursday each month 9am to 2pm Hastings 1066 Market Stade open space. Each Sunday 10am to 4pm Old Town Food & Craft Market Community Wise Ocklynge Rd. Eastbourne. Last Saturday of the month, 10am to 12.30pm Rye Country Market Rye Community Centre, Conduit Hill. Fridays 10am - 11.30am Rye Farmers Market Strand Quay, Rye Each Wednesday 10am
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WHITES SEAFOOD & STEAK BAR 44-45 George St, Old Town, Hastings
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ll the team at Whites proudly welcome you to our family run restaurant situated on George Street in Hastings’ historic Old Town, nestled between the ancient East and West Hills. Whites offers customers free wifi, and is just a short distance from Rock-a-Nore beach, home to the local fishing fleet, with it’s famous black net huts.
Not only can you see your food being prepared to the highest standards but also enjoy the enticing aromas generated by our talented chef.
Our steaks are all top quality British beef and are chargrilled to your preference to give them the mouth watering flavour we are so well known for.
Bon appetit! Alex and Ellie
Take a look at our website www.whitesbar.co.uk to view our wonderful seafood platters, the best in Hastings, as well as our everyday main menu. We also have a Light Lunch Menu offering one course for £8.50pp or two courses for £12.50pp. Outside the restaurant is additional seating protected by large awnings. This offers the perfect spot to enjoy a kilo of Moules Mariniere and a glass of Pinot or two while taking in the hustle and bustle of George Street. We hope to welcome you to Whites soon, please contact us if there is anything we can do to make your visit even more enjoyable.
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New Summer Lunchtime Menu SERVED 7 DAYS A WEEK
11.30---3.00 MONDAY-FRIDAY 11.30---4.30 SATURDAY & SUNDAY (CHOOSE FROM EITHER A MAIN COURSE @ £8.50 OR 2 COURSES @ £12.50)
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STARTERS
MAIN COURSE
MOULES MARINIERE. TASTY, PLUMP MUSSELS- AS A STARTER. WHOLE TIGER PRAWNS COOKED WITH A GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE, SERVED WITH A DRESSED SALAD. TEMPURA BATTERED WHITEBAIT, WITH OUR VERY OWN HOMEMADE TARTARE SAUCE AND SERVED WITH A DRESSED SIDE SALAD. TRADITIONAL COARSE FARMHOUSE PATE, SERVED WITH TOASTED FRENCH BREAD & A DRESSED MIXED SALAD. PAN FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS, 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.
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 CHARGRILLED GARLIC CHICKEN SERVED WITH A DRESSED SALAD AND CHUNKY CHIPS HOMEMADE CHARGRILLED CHEESE BURGER, IN A TOASTED BUN, SERVED WITH CHUNKY CHIPS & A DRESSED SIDE SALAD. MOULES MARINIERE. FANTASTIC ROPE GROWN MUSSELS, SERVED WITH A BASKET OF BREAD OR CHUNKY CHIPS. PAN FRIED SUSSEX SCALLOPS WRAPPED IN A MATURE BLACK FORREST HAM, SERVED WITH MIXED SALAD, BALSAMIC SYRUP & FRESH PARMESAN SHAVINGS. 8 OZ MATURE RUMP STEAK, WITH ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES, MUSHROOMS, CHUNKY CHIPS AND A DRESSED SIDE SALAD. SMOKED MACKEREL SALAD, WITH FRESH DRESSED MIXED LEAVES AND FRESH PARMESAN SHAVINGS. SERVED WITH A BOWL OF BREAD.
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Congratulations to Callenders Hailsham for winning the trip advisor certificate of excellence for 2014. Awarded for consistently high customer reviews. Callenders is just so relaxed and spacious White Bait and the polite friendly staff never rush you. The menu of all British food has many of your favourites,including steaks and fresh fish. And when did you last see rabbit pie on a menu? It is fantastic. You’ll be so impressed. It’s the perfect venue for your anniversary do or special birthday celebration. Warm, friendly, quality and value for money. Everyone will love it. No Liver and Bacon wonder they have won the Tripadvisor Certificate of excellence 2014. Discover why others rate Callenders so highly with this exclusive readers offer, enjoy £10 off any table of 4 or more booked for any evening in July or August if you mention this ad……… Or enjoy 2 courses for £6.50 Mon-Fri Lunch time. Banoffee Pie
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On the 1066 Country Walk Route. A traditional, family run pub set in the Sussex countryside, just outside Hastings in the delightful village of Three Oaks. Offering real ales, fine wine and properly prepared, home-cooked food, Nigel, Elaine and family look forward to welcoming you soon at The Three Oaks.
Food Served 12-9pm, specials menu updated daily Lunch Menu available Mon-Fri 12 noon to 2pm 2 Courses for just £6.75 MAD MONDAYS - 2 for 1 offer on Main Menu Meals* (*excluding steaks offer not available on Bank Holiday Mondays)
Family & Dog Friendly, Quiz Night every Tues, 8pm
01424 813303
The Three Oaks Pub, Butchers Lane, Three Oaks, Hastings, TN35 4NH
our Mouthwatering famous carvery!
A menu to suit every palate
Roast Dinners available from the kitchen
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Departing 22 December, spend 13 days, 10 nights in this 4 star superior hotel with buffet meals, free wine and water. Includes: Christmas Eve Gala Buffet,Christmas Day Buffet Lunch and New Year’sEve Gala Dinner with free wine, water and champagne and a magnificent firework display at midnight.
£699 per per adult adult £499 per per child child
Continental weekends
PARIS £79.00
1 & 2-NIGHT WEEKENDS
1 night/2 days
2 night/3 days
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£139.00 per person
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BRUGGE £89.00 1 night/2 days Departing 18th October
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LILLE FLEA MARKET £149.00 2 nights/2 days Departing 5th September
Continental day trips £29.50 per person Brugge -
departing 15th July, 20th July, 2nd August, 5th August, 27th September.
Ypres - departing 28th July. De Panne - departing 27th July, 3rd August, 28th September.
Oostende - departing 20th August Lille - departing 27th August, 13th September Cité Europe/Adinkerke departing 23rd September
UK day trips OUT Show Hampton Court LD Flower SO 10th July
Kew Gardens
£29.50
29th July
Portsmouth
7th August
London Zoo
31st July, 31st August
London Museums
6th & 31st August
£38.50
Coach only £22.50 Adult £38.50 Child £33.50 Adult £22.50 Child £19.50
Camden Market
£16.50
10th August
Blackbushe Market
£17.50
17th August
London Sherlock Holmes & Jack the Ripper 14th & 26th August
Adult £32.50 Child £27.50
2nd September
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London Crime and Punishment
London Hyde Park, Winter Wonderland
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