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April 2017

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Welcome to the April Edition We had a reader write in last month to say how much they like the cover photography on the Deans Magazine, our regular photographer, Colette Langton, has been taking the pictures for our covers for many years now and we agree does an excellent job. This month we have begun to fulfil our resolution to get out to some of the eateries in the Deans area, starting with Thai angle page 39, and then onto the Crocodile Cafe for some snappy service - page 11! Also a brief mention here for the new ‘Road Shack’ on the Coast Road at Peacehaven, though they have retained the name, the menu is completely different, and entirely vegetarian, so if you are fed up of Brighton prices for vegetarian food it is definitely worth a visit, we hope to do a full review in a future issue.

Page 7 Dolphin Computer Tips Page 11 Crocodile Cafe Review Page 25 Health Tips Page 37 Local History Page 39 Thai angle review Page 39 Rottingdean Preservation Soc. Page 41 Brighton Lifeboat History Page 43 Neighbourhood Watch Page 44 / 45 What’s On & Events Page 53 Whiteway Preschool Page 57 Friends of Beacon Hill Page 59 Cinema Saltdean Film Review Page 61 Rottingdean & Saltdean Lions Page 63 Rottingdean Bowling Club Page 65 Badminton Club Update Page 65 The Grange Gallery Events Page 66 Index of Advertisers Cover picture: Colette Langton Printing: Newnorth Distribution: M A Distribution Disclaimer: The Deans Magazine Ltd does not necessarily support or endorse any views put forward by contributors or advertisers. Any information or advice provided here should be used at the readers’ discretion

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Computer tips from Dolphin Computer Upgrades Computer Tips & Advice 91

Don’t be an April Fool March 31�� was World Backup Day. The aim of this was to encourage all of us to make sure that whatever we have stored on any of our devices is backed up somewhere else. Now we are in April, and World Backup Day has passed us by, do you have a second copy of all your important files e.g. your photos, videos, documents and emails? Or is all your data stored only on your computer, laptop or in your phone? ● 30% Of People Have Never Backed Up Their Data ● 1 in 10 Computers Are Infected With Viruses Every Month ● 113 Phones Are Lost Or Stolen Every Minute ● 30% Of Disasters Are Caused By Accidents If you don’t have a backup in place then you will, at some stage, lose your data. So How Do I Backup My Data? The two easiest ways for you to backup your data are either through the cloud, to an online storage space, or to an external drive. Whilst the choice is of course down to you, the advantages of backing up to a cloud based system is that you never have to remember to do it - your data will get backed up automatically every time that you go online. It can also enable you to access that data across multiple devices and retrieve data that you may have accidentally deleted. Here at Dolphin we use a backup system on all our connected devices – our desktops, laptops, phones and tablets. This is not just because we are a computer firm, it’s because we see the

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The Crocodile Cafe & Restaurant A small independent Café-bistro during the day which evolves into an evening restaurant. The Crocodile Cafe is located at the bottom of Longridge Avenue, Saltdean. The owner, Davide, invited the Deans Magazine along to sample their food and take a look at their Cafe/Restaurant. The first thing that strikes you as you walk into The Crocodile are the friendly young people serving tables and behind the counter, my first thought was that they were helping out and that the owner would be out back somewhere, big mistake! Davide who is often found behind the counter is the business owner, his sister Silvia does most of the table service in the cafe/restaurant. Don’t let their age fool you off these are extremely dedicated people who know their business inside out. Davide explained that they chose the name ‘The Crocodile Cafe’ as they wanted something unusual and slightly quirky which people would remember, I certainly can’t argue with that! Dog owners will be pleased to hear that their four legged friends are welcome to join them during the day, as long as both behave themselves. I was immediately impressed that much of what they sell is made in house, cakes which look absolutely perfect, delicatessen meats, all the pasta and pizza dough used too. I felt obliged to try some of this for myself so selected a latte and half vegetarian, half meat lasagne.

The coffee arrived first and I’m pleased to say it was every bit as good as I’d hoped, not bitter but strong enough to taste. Next it was onto the home made lasagne, I was very pleased to see that the vegetarian one is made traditional Italian style with layers of sliced aubergine rather than an assortment of vegetables, this works so much better and I can thoroughly recommend this to both vegetarians and meat eaters alike. The meat lasagne was equally good, and both are served in a generous portion so I was struggling to finish it. It’s worth noting here that there are a lot of menu options for both vegetarians and vegans. I really liked the whole set up of the Crocodile Cafe, the friendly atmosphere, lovely food and the level of care shown by Davide and Silvia. As Arnie says “I’ll be back”, or more accurately we will be back as I promised my wife we would visit when The Crocodile is set up for evening restaurant service. The Cafe is open all day, Monday to Saturday and it also serves as a bakery. Restaurant service is available all day, however with the exception of Saturday, pizza is available only in the evening from 5.30pm. If you want takeaway, this is available from 5.50pm for collection or delivery from 6.15pm.

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Osteopathy tips

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Sciatica - Low Back Pain Sciatica is a common type of pain caused by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve. Anatomy: The spine typically has 24 vertebrae; 7 neck, 12 thoracic and 5 lumbar. The vertebrae turn on facet joints, arched wing-like structures that stick out either side of the rear part of the vertebrae. They stop the vertebrae from bending and twisting too far and protect the spinal cord, the vital network of nerves running through the centre of each vertebra. Nerves exit the spine from the either side of spaces between two vertebral bodies, separated by an intervertebral disc. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body, going from the pelvis, through the buttocks, down the legs to the feet. Intervertebral discs, complex fibro-cartilaginous structures that act as shock absorbers for daily activities separate the vertebrae. They are about 2.5cm in diameter and 5mm thick with a tough, fibrous outer membrane called the annulus fibrous, an elastic core inside called the nucleus pulposus and a cartilaginous endplate. The cells of these structures change as we age; starting as gel, fluid filled sacs in children and hardening to become less elastic and more prone to injury and degeneration with ageing producing pathological symptoms such as back pain and sciatica.

are tested and examination of back, hips, legs for strength and flexibility. Treatment: Medical interventions include anti-inflammatory pain medication, epidural steroid injections, nerve blocks and surgery. Studies are conflicting about which type of disc surgery is preferred, best timing of surgery and long term outcomes; your doctor will advise you based on a full diagnosis. Management: Studies are conflicting regarding preferred management. Manipulative therapy showed useful for back pain though not always for sciatica. Targeted exercise and stretching can be helpful; bed rest is not helpful and staying active and strong is important in the long term; though debilitating pain of acute sciatica can make it difficult to exercise. Acupuncture dry needling to specific muscles helped as did targeted deep soft tissue massage. Risk factors: Modifiable risk factors included smoking, obesity, occupational factors and health status. Non-modifiable factors included age, gender and social class.

Symptoms: Patients with chronic low back pain and sciatica, experience pain, burning, tingling or numbness radiating down their leg or foot due to compression or irritation of the lumbar nerve root. Pain is often worse when sitting and shooting pain can make it difficult to stand up; there can be pain in the buttock and weakness in the leg or foot. The reasons for this compression can be many and varied and the pain can be debilitating. Urgent medical attention is needed where there is loss of bladder or bowel control or progressive weakness in the lower limb.

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Less serious causes can relate to myofascial imbalances, muscle spasms, nerve root irritation, inflammation and postural / biomechanical changes, such as those in pregnancy.

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Local history - Part 59

Saltdean Stairs Mike Laslett

Someone recently remarked that I write extensively about the history of Rottingdean and not so much about Saltdean. That is because until a hundred years ago Saltdean consisted of little more than farmland, some coastguard cottages and three barns (one of which is shown below.) However I shall try to redress the balance this month.

In contrast to the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;medievalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; timber and glass a house in Ashdown Avenue has modernist staircase with concrete balustrades on each flight.

These articles have regularly featured the exteriors of our fine early buildings in Saltdean. However we have not been allowed to see inside so this month we rectify that. There is an abundance of stained glass and a great variety of staircases. In Lenham Avenue we can enjoy both features: stained glass on a beautiful wooden spiral staircase.

Similarly our grand public buildings had fine staircases as seen here at the Ocean Hotel, designed by RWH Jones. Hopefully when his Lido building is fully restored his cantilever staircase will be recreated behind the curved glass frontage.

By way of contrast here is one steep outdoor stairway. Guests at The Kittiwake Hotel, which used to be on the coast road just west of the Lido, could use it to reach the beach.

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Food Review & Rottingdean Preservation Society

Thai angle Saltdean’s hidden takeaway. Last time we tried Thai food I was not impressed, it had something to do with the constant pinging of the microwave shortly before being asked to pay £18 for two small meals in plastic boxes, so does Thai angle offer something different? As part of our mission to visit local eateries this year, we visited Saltdean's Friday's only takeaway - Thai angle, This is a family business run by Nic Eadie, his wife and children from their home in Longridge Avenue. When the weather is nice they have a specially converted van where they serve food from, otherwise just drop in and see them at home. So what is Thai angle, and how does it work? Thai angle is a Thai takeaway, you order by email or phone anytime before 9pm Thursday night from a menu which Nic emails at the beginning of the week, there is a different selection each week. We went for Massaman beef curry and vegetarian Thai Pad noodles. the food is prepared fresh from the kitchen, with absolutely no microwave in evidence. equally impressive are the almost totally recyclable food containers, its clear that a lot of thought has gone into reducing the environmental impact of this business. I Can recommend the curry, however the recipe calls for a lot of garlic, so be aware of this if it isn’t a favourite. The rice was cooked just right as was the perfectly cooked beef, it was an experience to savour. Our daughter is a vegetarian, a very fussy one! She had the Thai pad noodles with tofu, I took one look at the healthy looking vegetables and noodles and convinced myself she wouldn't eat it, two platefuls later she announced it was 'pretty good' In fact for

value I don't think this dish can be beaten as I had a plateful of her noodles as well and there were still more there. If you haven't tried Thai angle yet, get yourself on their mailing list here: hello@thaiangle.co.uk Thai angle offer a unique experience, and prices are around what you would expect to pay at your local Indian restaurant.

Rottingdean Preservation Society The Rottingdean Preservation Society continues to be busy organising events at the Grange, the Windmill open days and various preservation projects. Some dates for your diaries can be found below. Events include the very popular Artists Open Houses exhibition in May at the Grange Gallery, with links to an exhibition running throughout the month at the Windmill – this will coincide with the Windmill open days. During the Open Houses period in May, we are also introducing, for the first time, some talks by the artists themselves about their work. Although these will be primarily for Society members, guests will be welcome. The Grange Gallery ● March 30 - April 18: Exhibition “Beyond the Glade” by Seven Sisters ● April 20 - May 2: Exhibition “Past and Present” by Maggie Johnson The Grange Gallery, The Green, Rottingdean BN2 7HA; tel 01273 301004 Opening times: 10.30 - 4.00 Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri (closed Wednesday) and Sunday 2.00 - 4.00

● Renovation of the historic and important William Nicholson Studio which is in the grounds of St Margaret's School, Rottingdean ● Replacement of the information signs at the Wash House and in Golden Square, Rottingdean. ● working with Rottingdean Parish Council on the heritage lighting around the village Green Should you not yet be a member of the Rottingdean Preservation Society and would like to join us, please telephone 01273 301164 or email rpsmemsec@gmail.com.

Rottingdean Windmill The windmill will be open during twelve days in the period May to September; details will follow in the next issue of this magazine. Future Projects Future projects for this year include:

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Brighton lifeboats A short monthly series on their history Part Thirteen: A special service 7ďż˝ďż˝ September 1995 A full South-Westerly gale had been blowing all day creating a huge groundswell. High tide was around midnight and although the wind had started to ease down a small crowd had gathered late in the evening near the Palace Pier to watch the waves smashing onto the beach. The lifeboat crew were already at the Station as they had been called earlier to a false alarm when at 23.56 hrs an Auxilliary Coastguard on the beach called direct to the Station with a report of two girls swept into the sea by the waves and dragged further out by the undertow. Both were now trapped, clinging onto the Pier structure and getting hammered by the waves. Rescue through the surf from the shore was completely impossible without further loss of life. Lifeboat B577 was away in under four minutes, Helmsman Richard Pearce in command with crewmen Martin Ebdell and Joe Purches. The passage to the Pier was difficult in the pitch black conditions, the handheld spotlight being used to negotiate a safe route through the oncoming waves. Arriving at the pier the girls could not be seen and helmsman Pearce drove the boat at speed through the pier, having to time the passage to coincide with a space in the pier structure and a trough in the waves in order not to hit the pier underside. The girls were spotted with heavy seas sweeping over them and the boat had again to pass through the pier to close their position. After several attempts, all thwarted by the conditions, Pearce skilfully manoevred the lifeboat into a space in the pier structure to try an approach to the two girls but as they closed they were smashed into a broken part of the structure sticking out across the gap which ripped straight through the sponson shredding the bow and forward port sections. Despite this damage and the loss of protection for the crew Pearce held the boat against the pier support to which the girls were clinging. Both crew shouted to the girls to jump and one did, being successfully grabbed and hauled safely inboard, but the second refused to let go of the support. Before the boat could clear, a huge wave drove the boat astern and upwards pinning the bow section under a horizontal pier structure and forcing the stern and both propellers clear of the water. Both of crewman Ebdells legs were trapped under this structure, badly injuring him. As the boat dropped into the following trough releasing Ebdell, Pearce despite being unable to see the crew and the first casualty who were all under water, again drove forward towards the remaining girl. Despite the pain Ebdell managed to grab her arm but Purches got a better grip. Both held on while another wave covered them completely and when the water cleared and Pearce could see that both crew had a good grip on the girl he backed the boat clear removing her option of remaining holding onto the pier. Despite the sea state both girl's conditions were assessed and found not to be medically as serious as was potentially possible.. Both were suffering the effects of hypothermia, possible water inhalation, shock related trauma and severe lacerations from the pier structures. First aid was administered for the lacerations and to crewman Ebdell's hand which had also been damaged. The condition of the boat at this stage was also a problem with possible damage to the hull and the completely demolished forward sponsons which, with five people now on board, was causing helmsman Pearce grave concern. Should an Atlantic class vessel ever capsize, the righting system uses a large inflatable bouyancy unit mounted on the rear framework which is filled from two high pressure air cylinders and triggered manually. As a safety precaution this was inflated as the potential return trip to the Marina would be extremely hazardous. In extreme conditions and a call-out which is dangerous the Coastguards will usually also launch flank station lifeboats and their SAR helicopter. Both had been done and by now the Newhaven Lifeboat was fast approaching the position of the Brighton boat. Closing with Brighton Lifeboat it took both of the casualties and all of

the crew on board setting up a tow for the damaged boat and took everyone back to the shelter of the Marina and the waiting ambulances. Fortunately both the girls soon recovered from their dice with death. Martin Ebdell was soon released from hospital with a broken finger but fortunately neither leg was broken from being trapped although one knee was damaged and both legs were severely bruised. It was the best part of a year before he fully recovered. For this truly outstanding and successful rescue, demanding superb seamanship and great courage from all three lifeboat-men, Helmsman Richard Pearce was awarded the Silver medal by the RNLI with Crewmen Martin Ebdell and Joe Purches each being awarded a Bronze medal. Richard Pearce also received the "Maud Smith Award" for the most outstanding act of lifesaving by any RNLI lifeboat crewman during 1995. All three lifeboat-men were also awarded the "Walter and Elizabeth Groombridge Award" consisting of a pair of binoculars and an inscription plaque for the most meritous service by and Atlantic class lifeboat. In a year when only four medals were awarded by the RNLI, three went to the Brighton Lifeboat Station. Volunteers to help fundraising to keep the Lifeboat Service operating locally and nationally are always essential and can give help in many ways. Some are able to give time to help in local events,etc. Some groups have projects where funds collected are given to their local Lifeboat Station and yet another way is by pledging support by donating 25p, 50p or more on a quarterly basis for each call-out that the crew perform. If you would like to be involved or your group would like a talk or a Station visit please contact Margaret Kimber on 07786 446901. Why not come, and bring the children, to the Brighton Lifeboat Fundraising "Mayday" event on 1st May 10.00hrs - 16.00hrs in the Village Square Brighton Marina. Lots of stalls, kids dressing up, food stalls, children's activities,etc. Free parking. Compiled by Alan Young.

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Neighbourhood Watch

Increased Crime What can we do? Unfortunately, our NHW area, which covers East & West Saltdean, Rottingdean & Ovingdean seems to recently have become a target for criminals! We are lucky to live in a comparatively low crime area but there has been an increase of burglaries and other criminal activities i.e. raids on local Co-Op stores and the Post Office etc. WHAT CAN WE, AS RESIDENTS DO ABOUT THIS? NHW has always promoted good community spirit and particularly in these tough times with increased crime and changes within the Police generally, feel it is even more important to promote this spirit. We all need to pull together keeping an eye out ,not just for those who are more vulnerable, but in the area as a whole - reporting suspicious incidents however small. The Police need the residents to be the 'eyes & ears' on the streets. Your report might be the last piece of the jigsaw they are looking for! (Nonemergency 101 Emergency 999). Communication is extremely important between neighbours, residents and the Police. Inspector Paul Ransome and NHW are looking at ways communication can be improved. We know there are many people looking after neighbours' properties, taking in wheelie bins etc. and we also know of people helping to look for lost cats, being supportive to others and even taking wounded cats to the vets! It is reassuring to know there are many good people around helping others! NHW would like to say a big thank you to those in the community who are helping to keep our lovely Villages a safer and happy place to live. One obvious thing to do is to check the security on your property. Are the locks still working? Have you

a house alarm, CCTV etc. An advantages of being a member of NHW is receiving regular security reminders and information about what is happening in the area. If you are not already a member - do the right thing and join now!! As a member you have no other responsibility except to look after yourself and your property. All we ask is for a donation of ÂŁ1 (one off payment) to help with our expenses and you will receive a welcome pack full of security advice and a UV pen to mark your personal possessions. Contact us now - we look forward to hearing from you. For more information contact Secretary Linda Hood 01273 306441 email: nhw.sro-sec@hotmail.co.uk Website: saltdeanrottingdeanovingdeannhw.co.uk

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Mondays Civil Service Pensioners Alliance – Monday morning month‐ ly Evelyn George 308665. Saltdean Community Centre Weaning Clinic drop‐in at Hazel Co�age, Warren Road, Woodingdean. The ﬁrst Monday of the month only (exc. Bank holidays) (FREE) Miss Fit Club 9.30 - 10.30am Saltdean Park Yoga ‐ 10am to Noon. Renata 01273 301245 or 07775537484 Ovingdean Village Hall Fun & Fit Pilates 8.30 - 9.25am, Cardio Blast - 9.30 -10am, Pilates 10.05-11am Gentle Aerobics 11.05 - 11.50am Saltdean Scout Hut - Karen 01273 585506 NCT Deans Bumps and Babies 1.30pm - 3.30pm Lido Community Room, Saltdean. Deansbumpsandbabies@gmail.com Exercise to Music ‐ 1.30pm to 2.30pm. Church of the Holy Cross, Woodingdean. £3. Ella 737054 Womens Ins�tute ‐ Second Monday of the month. 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Ovingdean Village Hall Yoga – Monday and Wednesday evening and Thursday morning Breeda Duggan 233608. Sdean Community Centre Scouts (10.5 to 14 yrs) 7.30 – 9.30pm. Old Parish Ln, Wdean Mowgli Cub Scouts (8 years to 10.5 years) 7pm – 8.30pm. Li�le Gilwell, Longridge Avenue, Saltdean Explorer Scouts (14 years – 18 years) Scout HQ, Whiteway Lane, Ro�ngdean Brownies ‐ Term �mes 5.45pm to 7.00pm. Waiting list Samantha: 07870899832. Ovingdean Village Hall Nia Dance Class: 6-7PM Rottingdean Village Hall - Helena 01273 583299 Habakkuk Harriers running Club 7.00pm Running in and around Woodingdean. FREE. Phone 01273 705685 for details. Zumba 7-7.50pm Woodingdean Youth Centre, Warren Rd, £5, first class is FREE. 07795956793 Zumbadianelewis@aol.co.uk 5 Rhythms Dance 7.30 to 9.30pm Rottingdean Village Hall. £10 or £8 students/over 65’s. Neda - 07779 033129 Pilates @ Saltdean Pilates 9.30 to 10.30am. lvl 2, 10.4511.45am lvl 1, 6.45 to 7.45pm lvl 3, 8.00 - 9.00pm lvl 2 private studio. saltdeanpilates@hotmail.co.uk. Small classes of 4/5 people. £48 course - 6 classes. Tracy Armﬁeld 07877 878532 Weight Watchers – Monday evenings 7.00pm – 8.30pm Sarah Evans 605749. S’dean Community Centre St Margaret’s Women’s Group 2nd Monday of the month, 7.30pm in the cottage, The Green, Rottingdean

Tuesdays Quiz night 1�� Tues of month, St Nicholas Hall, Sdean,7pm, £3, licensed. 01273 585059 Cinema - 4�� Tuesday St Nicholas Hall, Sdean, 7pm, £5.50, licensed. www.cinemasaltdean.org. Morning meditation 7.30-8.30am Open Art Café, 6 Nevill Road Rottingdean Drop-in £3 info: Theresa Sundt 01273 303571 Saltdean & District Choir – Tuesday 9.45am Audrey Pickles 303596. Or Pamela Reynolds 583701 Saltdean Community Centre Church Service ‐ 10.00am.Holy Communion St Nicholas Church Saltdean Vale, Saltdean Healing Clinic Drop in 10.00am - 1pm Saltdean for help with physical, mental, emotional conditions and animals Emma (BRCP/NFSH) 07551 607171 www.spiritualhealingandyoga.com The Senior Tea Club 10.30am-12.30pm for tea & chat. Telscombe Civic Centre Open to Senior Deans residents, free - donations accepted Maria - 07584052837 or 01273 307435. Conversa�onal French 10.30am‐12pm, Our Lady Lourdes Church Hall, Steyning Road, Ro�ngdean. 01273 390179. All proceeds go to CAFOD Fun & Fit 8.55‐9.25am ‐ Strength Blast, 9.30 ‐ 10.30 ‐ Pilates, Ovingdean Village Hall. Karen 01273 585506 Baby and You 10.30am‐12 noon at Hazel Co�age Clinic, Warren Road, Woodingdean. (drop‐in for expectant parents and parent/carers with babies who are not yet walking) ‐ (FREE) Healthy Child Clinic 1.30pm – 3pm at the Saltdean Children’s Centre (Outreach) in Boomerang Kids Nursery, Saltdean Barn,Arundel Drive West, Saltdean. Weighing, measuring and drop‐in session for children up to 5yrs and their carers.‐ (FREE) U3A Tai Chi 10am St Mar�ns Church Hall, Longridge Ave. Academy of Dancing 3.55 –7 pm. Charlene Benford 01323 899149 Saltdean Community Centre Over 50’s Keep Fit Classes – Tuesday 1.30 – 2.30 pm £3.00 per session. Tea and Coﬀee included. St Mar�ns Church Hall, Longridge Ave. Saltdean Parents/ Carers/ Babies/ Toddlers Tuesday 9‐12pm Pam Turner 01273 306553.Woodingdean Community Centre Zumba - Rottingdean Village Hall Tues 6.30 - 7.30PM, Helen Ford 07919 406917 www.helenfordzumba.com Royal Sco�sh Country Dancing Society – Tuesday 7.30pm to 9.30pm during school �me. Saltdean Junior School. Pam & Ray Archer 01273 684417 Pilates 7.45 - 8.45pm Deans Leisure Centre, Falmer Road Contact Jan Davies - 07904 187257

Pilates @ Saltdean pilates 6.00 - 6.45pm Pregnancy Pilates, 7.15-8.15pm level 1 Private studio. Contact Tracy Armfield on 07877878532 / saltdeanpilates@hotmail.co.uk Small classes of 4/5 people. £48.00/course of 6 classes Cub Scouts (8 years to 10.5 years) 6.30pm – 8.30pm Woodingdean - Old Parish Lane. Ro�ngdean Contact: Caroline: Caroline@idltd.com Scout HQ,Whiteway Lane, Ro�ngdean Second Tuesday of the month Woodingdean Hor�culture Society ‐ 7.30pm Woodingdean Community Centre Slimming World ‐ Tues: 9.30am, 5.30pm, 7.30pm, St Patricks, Woodingdean. Natalie 07854 845876

Wednesdays Saltdean Crafters Craft group meet first Wednesday of the month Saltdean Community Centre (Lido) 7.30 -9.30pm, £7 all materials provided. 07506692178 Sea Swim Fitness ‐ 7.00am.Saltdean Beach. http://seaswimfitness.blogspot.co.uk Miss Fit Club 9.30 - 10.30am Saltdean Park Yoga for Health & Wellbeing 9.30 - 10.45am, Saltdean Emma (BRCP/NFSH) 07551 607171 www.spiritualhealingandyoga.com Dizzy Tilly Kids ‐ ac�vi�es 0 – 4 yrs – music, puppets, bubbles,stories and play. 9.30am & 11am ‐ Clare Derby 308706 . St Mar�ns Hall, Saltdean Dizzy Tilly party fun time! For children's parties age 2-6years taking bookings now! Crawlers and Toddlers Drop‐in (Free of charge) 9.15am ‐ 10.30am (conﬁdent crawlers to 2 years) at St Margaret’s Co�age Ro�ngdean (next to the church and opposite the pond) Body Boost - 9.45am aerobics, 6.15pm Dancercise, Saltdean Community Centre, Lesley Jeavons 915097 Funky Feet (modern dance) Woodingdean Methodist Church Hall. Classes for adults and children Ring Vanessa on 273227 Academy of Dancing 5.10 –7.20 pm. Charlene Benford 01323 899149 Saltdean Community Centre Fun & Fit Core & Arms Blast 1.15 -1.55PM S.dean Scout Hut Karen 01273 585506 Weight Watchers 10.am. The Lady of Lourdes Church Hall,R.dean Stretch and Tone 10 am to 11am. Ovingdean Village Hall Baby and You 11am – 12.15pm Drop‐in (Babies from 6 weeks to Crawling) at St Margaret’s Co�age, Rotdn Tai Chi – Wednesday mornings 10 – 11.15 Andrea 01273 304472 Scout Hut, Longridge Avenue. Play Group Lady of Lourdes Church Hall Rtgdean, 1.15 3pm 0-5 Year olds £2.00 per family. French for Fidgets Parent & Toddler Class, 1.30: 2.15pm Rtgdean Village Hall Liz Watson 07976 368052 The Ro�ngdean Wednesday Bridge Club 6.15pm The Whiteway Centre, Ro�ngdean Call June Hill 01273 307623 for details. Art & Cra� Club – Wednesday a�ernoon 1 -4pm Irene Beardwell 303745, St Nicholas Church - Taverner side room. Yoga ‐ 2.30pm to 3.30pm. Church of the Holy Cross, Wood‐ ingdean. £3. Ella 737054 Jane Salisbury School of Dance ‐ Ballet, Tap and Funky Freestyle, (from 3yrs upwards) 3.30pm‐5.30pm, St Nicholas Church Hall, Saltdean 01273 275002, 07855955138 janesalisbury@ntlworld.com Seeonee Cub Scouts (8 years to 10.5 years) 7pm – 8.30pm Li�le Gilwell, Longridge Avenue, Saltdean Beaver Scouts (6 years to 8 years) 6.00pm – 7.00pm Li�le Gilwell, Longridge Avenue, Saltdean Serenity Yoga - Hatha Yoga (Beginners welcome) 7.00-8.15pm, & 8.30 - 9.45pm St Nicholas Church Hall Nikki Tuke 07813 125795 Zumba Fitness 7.00- 7.50pm Woodingdean Methodist Church Hall. Free 1�� class then £5 - Diane 07795 956793 zumbadianelewis@aol.co.uk Al-Anon Meeting 7.15 for 7.30pm start Telscombe Civic Ctr. Contact 0207 4030888 www.al-anon.org.uk or Sue 07590675496 American Partner Dancing 7.30 - 9pm W’dean Community Centre, beginners welcome: Chester 07519 818112 Or Lesley 07885986857 stepscwdc@gmail.com Meditation/Self Healing Group 7.00 - 8pm, Saltdean. Emma (BRCP/NFSH) 07551607171 Brighton Male Voice Choir 7.30-9.30pm. Woodingdean Methodist Church, Ridgway BN2 6PA Tom Ryan 07899 874969 www.brightonmailvoicechoir.co.uk Pilates – Weds eve‐ Danielle 584984. S’dean Comm Centre Slimming World 5.30 & 7.30PM Wdngdean Yth Centre, Warren Rd. Contact Ali - 01273 300680/07821 179343 Southover Badminton Club 8 - 10pm, Deans Leisure Centre, Contact Dan (07812 658834), Lesley (01444 233965) southoverclub@hotmail.co.uk

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Zumba - 7.30pm. Contact Sundari 07907 185135 St Martins Church Hall Also Saturday 9.15am, £5 drop in. T.S.Valiant N.T.C. meets @ Woodingdean School 6.30-8.30pm on Weds. Age 7 upwards. Contact 01273 676784.

Thursdays Morning meditation 7.30-8.30am Open Art Café, 6 Nevill Road Rottingdean Drop-in £3 info: Theresa Sundt 01273 303571 Downs Baptist Church, Woodingdean Three youth clubs to suit age 8-16 at Rudyard Kipling Primary School, BN2 6RH. Contact: Sean Older 01273 232414 office@downsbaptistchurch.org Gentle Yoga for over 60’s/ anyone with physical problems Simple exercises for stiffness,pain,lack of coordination, focus/concentration, Saltdean Emma(BRCP/NFSH) 07551607171 www.spiritualhealingandyoga.com Church Service ‐ 10.00am.Holy Communion St Nicholas Church Saltdean Vale, Saltdean Open House Friendship Club 1.30 to 4.00pm Woodingdean Community Centre Coﬀee Shop ‐ 10‐12 Woodingdean Methodist Church, The Ridgeway. 304812 Make some new friends. Healthy Child Clinic ‐ 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month 11‐12 noon at Hazel Co�age, Warren Road, Woodingdean (FREE) .Weighing, measuring and drop‐in session for children up to 5yrs and their carers. Healthy Child Clinic – 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month 11‐12 noon at The Deans Gateway Children’s Centre, Rudyard Kipling School (FREE) Weighing, measuring and drop‐in session for children up to 5yrs and their carers. Dance/Exercise Class St Nicholas Church Hall 1.30-2.30pm Territa 07931 930770 Weight Watchers 6.00pm Peacehaven Evangelical Church, Mayﬁeld Avenue, Peacehaven Sue Ca�, 390652 for futher informa�on. Weight Watchers 6.45pm Woodingdean Community Centre. Habakkuk Harriers running Club 7.00pm Running in and around Woodingdean. FREE Phone 01273 705685 for details. Weight Watchers‐ 6.00pm The Church of the Holy Cross, Woodingdean Zumba 7.30-8.20pm Falmer Village Hall (Opp Pond) £5, First Class FREE. 07795 956793 Zumbadianelewis@aol.co.uk Ro�ngdean Wine Club ‐ Second Thursday in the month, Whiteway Centre, Ro�ngdean, 7.30 Pm Further details, Tony Woodhall 01273 309697 Gardening Club‐ First Thursday of the month. 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Ovingdean Village Hall. Beaver Scouts (6 years to 8 years) 6.00pm – 7.00pm Ro�ngdean Contact Lindsey Delow: lindsey.delow@me.com Seeonee Cub Scouts (8 years to 10.5 years) 7pm – 8.30pm Li�le Gilwell, Longridge Avenue, Saltdean Pilates @ Saltdean Pilates 7.00pm - 8.00pm level 1 Private studio. Contact Tracy Armfield on 07877878532 / saltdeanpilates@hotmail.co.uk Small classes of 4/5 people. £48.00/course of 6 classes Scouts (10.5 years to 14 years) 7.30pm – 9.00pm Ro�ngdean Contact Mar�n Carr: 07801 687172 Scout HQ, Whiteway Lane, Ro�ngdean Tai Chi & Qigong 6.45pm‐8.45pm Ro�ngdean Public Hall, Park Road, Ro�ngdean Info from Evelyn Hills 01323 501634 1st Thursday in the month Saltdean Townswomen’s Guild ‐ 1.45PM at St Martins Church Hall, Saltdean, 01273 302373 U3A mee�ng 2.1 5 p m - 2 . 3 0 p m St . Nicholas Church Hall, Saltdean Last Thursday of the month Lunch Club ‐ W’dean Methodist Church ‐ 307496/ 887618

Fridays Sea Swim Fitness 7am, S’dean beach http://seaswimfitness.blogspot.co.uk Children’s Art Club ‐ 3.30‐5.15pm Clair Ma�hews 07843275520. Saltdean Community Centre Fun & Fit Pilates - 9.15- 10.10am; Circuit Blast 10.15 - 10.45am, Pilates 10.50 - 11.45pm, Beginners Pilates 11.50 - 12.45pm Whiteway Centre Rottingdean. Karen - 01273 585506 Slimming world – morning – Mandy Crew 542827 Saltdean Community Centre. Stretch and Tone ‐ 10 am to 11am. Ovingdean Village Hall. The Ro�ngdean Bridge Club 1.20pm The Whiteway Centre, Ro�ngdean - Colin Campbell 01273 300386 or Monica Watts 01273 608881.

45 49 Tots & toys 1.15pm ‐ 2.45pm. For carers with babies, toddlers and pre‐school children. Meet at St. Nicholas Church Hall, Saltdean. (term �me only). Laura 07980 242283. Social Dance Group‐ 6.30pm to 8.00pm. Lizzie 01273 300533. Ovingdean Village Hall Scouts (10.5 years to 14 years) 7.30pm – 9.30pm Li�le Gilwell, Longridge Avenue, Saltdean Line Dancing Beginners 11.30am - 1pm Intermediate 1.30 - 3.30pm W’dean Comm Centre - Steps Dance Club Chester 07519 818112 Lesley 07885 986857 Stepscwdc@gmail.com Dizzy Tilly Kids! - activities 0-4yrs, puppets, stories, music, bubbles & play 10:30am St.Martins Hall, Saltdean - Clare 01273 308706 www.dizzy-tilly-kids.com The Senior Tea Club Meet 2-4pm for tea & chat. St Nicholas Church Hall, Saltdean Vale. Open to Senior Deans residents, free - donations accepted Maria - 07584052837 or 01273 307435.

Saturdays

Fun & Fit Run, walk, stagger 8.15-9.15am Sdean Car park Karen 01273 585506

Local Groups Brighton Male Voice Choir Tom Ryan‐ Secretary 01273 688005 07899 874969 Or G.Meeton 01273 241755 Four Deans Stroke Club 01273 272815 / 01273 303236 Ro�ngdean Preserva�on Society 01273 304752 The Grange Museum and Art Gallery Ro�ngdean 01273 301004 Mon/Tues 10am ‐4pm Closed Weds Thurs/Fri/Sat 10am‐4pm Sunday 2pm ‐ 4pm Ro�ngdean Drama Society www.ro�ngdeandramasociety.co.uk Ro�ngdean Writers Tim Davies 07814 987688 rottingdeanwritersgroup@outlook.com Ro�ngdean Camera Club Brian Knight 01273 302605 www.rottcc.co.uk Ro�ngdean Cricket Club 01273 309325 Rottingdean Bowling Club Norman Watson 01273 301290 www.rottingdeanbowlingclub.co.uk The Ro�ngdean Bridge Club Contact Colin Campbell - 01273 300386 or Monica Watts - 012373 608881 Ro�ngdean Wine Club Tony Woodhall 01273 309697 The Deans Orchestra Barry Mar�n 01323 895927 St Nicholas Church Hall Hire for parties, etc. 01273 301885 Saltdean Townswomen’s Guild 01273 302373 Saltdean Lido 01273 888308 WSLAT & Rottingdean LAT mary.mears@brightonhove.gcsx.gov.uk 01273 291011 S’dean Bowling Club Sec:T Hammond 01273 887618 S’dean Residents Association www.saltdeanra.org.uk Saltdeanra@googlemail.com Sdean, Rdean & Odean NH Watch Linda Hood, Secretary 01273 306441 nhw.sro-sec@hotmail.co.uk Saltdean Writing Bureau Group 1�� & 3�� Saturday 1.30 - 3.30pm Volunteer Bureau, Longridge Ave. Roger Bluff 07932 458071 Roger.j.bluff@btinternet.com Woodingdean Swimming Pool 01273 673265 Woodingdean Rainbows and Brownies Elizabeth 01273 272670 Five Deans U3A Eileen 01273 300274 www.fivedeansu3a.org.uk

Saltdean Writing Bureau Group 1�� & 3�� Saturday 1.30 - 3.30pm Volunteer Bureau, Longridge Ave. Roger Bluff 07932 458071 Roger.j.bluff@btinternet.com Zumba Fitness 10.00- 10.50am Woodingdean Methodist Church Hall. Free 1�� class then £5 Diane 07795 956793 zumbadianelewis@aol.co.uk Jane Salisbury School of Dance ‐ Ballet, Tap and Funky Freestyle, (from 3yrs upwards) 9.30am‐12.30pm, St Nicholas Church Hall, Saltdean 01273 275002, 07855955138. janesalis‐ buryschoolofdance@gmail.com Sacrament of Penance ‐ 10.30am, 5.45‐ 6.15pm. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Ro�ngdean Saturday night dance 7.30pm – 10.30pm – Doug Hann 01273 691767 St Nicholas Church Hall

Sundays

Church Service ‐ 10am. Woodingdean Methodist Church The Ridgeway Wdean. Church Service ‐ 8am.Holy Communion 10.30am Parish Communion St Nicholas Church Saltdean Vale, Saltdean Church Service 10.00am Sung Eucharist - St Wulfrans Church Ovingdean Sunday Mass ‐ Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Ro�ngdean 6.30pm (Sat) 10.30am Sun also 9am St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Woodingdean. Info 01273 302903 Downs Baptist Church Family friendly Service & Sunday School 10.30am meet at Woodingdean Primary School. DBC Youth Church Service (age 11-21) 6pm at Rudyard Kipling Primary School. DBC Adult service 6pm Rudyard Kipling Primary School.

Church Service ‐ 10.15am. St Mar�ns URC Longridge Avenue Saltdean Biblical Dance, circle style for men, women and children ‐ Held occasional Sundays at St Mar�n’s Church Hall, Longridge Ave from 3‐4pm. Contact Judy Law 01273 307034 for next mee�ng

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Denton Island Indoor Bowls Club Denton Island, Newhaven, BN9 9BA 01273 514664 Woodingdean Bowls Club Elaine Vickers Secretary 01273 301445 David Billings Chairman 01273 692123 Neighbourhood Watch Linda Hood - 01273 306441 nhw.sro-sec@hotmail.co.uk Local Community Centres Saltdean Community Hall hire: 07810560337 or 07900907305

Local Libraries Woodingdean Library Warren Road Brighton BN2 6BA (01273) 296928

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Ro�ngdean Whiteway Centre Whiteway Lane Ro�ngdean, Brighton BN2 7HB 01273 307431 For Le�ng 07840 088 575 Ro�ngdean & Saltdean Lions Club info@ro�ngdeanand saltdeanlions. org.uk 08458 339617 Ro�ngdean Public Hall Park Lane Available for Hire 01273 302092 Woodingdean Community Centre Warren Road 01273 685940 Woodingdean Youth Centre Warren Road Brighton BN2 6BB 01273 600606 woodingdeanyc@btconnect.com Southover Badminton Club Dan (07812 658834) Lesley (01444 233965) southoverclub@hotmail.co.uk www.twitter.com/southoverclub Beacon Hill Nature Reserve Meet 2ⁿ� Weds & 4�� Fri of month at 10am, Longhill Rd entrance to the reserve. Contact Louise 01273 983000 fobeaconhill@gmail.com for details or to join Friends of Beacon Hill. Local Churches St Mar�ns URC Longridge Avenue, Saltdean Secretary: Rob Upward 01273 309097 St Nicholas Church Saltdean Vale, Saltdean Brighton ,BN2 8HE 01273 302192 www.saltdeansaintnicholas.org.uk Local Police Contacts Woodingdean, Saltdean, Rottingdean & Ovingdean Police Community Support Oﬃcer Kate Mitchell - 07912 892658 kate.mitchell@sussex.pnn.police.uk

Opening hours Monday 10am‐1pm 2‐5pm Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 10am‐1pm 2‐7pm Friday Closed Saturday 10am‐1pm 2‐4pm Ro�ngdean Library The Grange, Ro�ngdean BN2 7HA (01273) 296918 Opening hours Monday 10am‐1pm 2‐5pm Tuesday/Weds Closed Thursday 10am‐1pm 2‐7pm Friday Closed Saturday 10am‐1pm 2‐4pm Saltdean Library Saltdean Lido, Saltdean BN2 8SP (01273) 296920 Opening hours Monday Closed Tuesday 10am‐1pm 2‐7pm Wednesday/Thurs Closed Friday 10am‐1pm 2‐5pm Saturday 10am‐1pm 2‐4pm Local Community Websites www.woodingdean.info www.saltdeanresidentsassociation.com www.ro�ngdean.uk.com Local Venues Woodingdean Woodingdean Methodist Hall to rent for par�es etc. 01273 304812 Beulah Fletcher Woodingdean St Patrick’s Church rooms to rent meetings & classes - Bernadette 309118 berskin@hotmail.com Ro�ngdean Scout HQ is available for private hire. Contact Kate on 01273 306383 for further informa�on

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Whiteway Preschool Whiteway Preschool is a not for profit charity run school, rated Good by Ofsted, catering for 2-4 year olds. It has been established for almost 40 years within the Whiteway Centre in Rottingdean. Holders of the Investors in Children quality assurance award, Whiteway Preschool has many long serving qualified and experienced staff.

The staff and parents work closely together to ensure the smooth running of the school. The Preschool parents committee run successful fundraising events throughout the year. While these are testament to the hard work and enthusiasm of the team as a whole they always appreciate additional support from the local community and beyond. Forth coming events include a parents social evening, Pyjama Day and a Bake & Books sale. The Preschool would welcome any sponsorship and support from local businesses. Providing such a long running service in the community, while relying on donations and fundraising, shows their commitment to the Rottingdean village spirit- as well as their commitment to our children! Another business, a newcomer on our streets, that has gone the 'eggstra mile', is Mcolls Newsagents. Mcolls has very kindly sponsored the Preschool in its Easter fete, by supplying every child with an Easter egg for the hunt, as well as extras. The children are now excitedly looking forward to their teddy bears picnic and egg hunt. Thanks to the generosity of Mcolls, all the proceeds raised from this event will go straight back into the Preschool.

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Beacon Hill Nature Reserve

Friends of Beacon Hill Regular walkers to Beacon Hill will have noticed the addition of a second bench along the main bridleway. The Friends raised funds at the Rottingdean Village Fair last summer and a grant from the Rottingdean Parish Council added to the total. We wanted to have a rustic feel for the new bench and again sourced oak from the same woodyard that supplied materials to refurbish the windmill. A local carpenter, Charlie Yates, provided the expertise required to create the finished bench from the basic hewn wood. The whole process took quite a while to perfect, detailing includes the Friends of Beacon Hill logo at one end and a bee at the other. We previously sent out an appeal to anybody that knew the family of David Christie, to whom the old bench was dedicated, and have been contacted by somebody in the know. His mother will be contacted with the news of the refurbishment and advised that the dedication plaque has been removed from the old bench and will be reset on the new. The Friends worked tirelessly over many a morning scrub bashing, removing piles of brambles, hawthorn and sycamore trees to reveal the natural beauty of our chalk grassland. The cuttings have been placed at the edges of the woods to act as both a natural barrier and habitat for various wild creatures. Scrub bashing has now finished for the season as the skylarks will be nesting in the coming weeks and we don’t want to disturb them. Not being the types to sit back and rest, we will moving into the north woods, continuing our quest to renew and reinforce the ever shifting steps and pathways. Luckily the

top of the old Christie bench is still viable and will be used for this very purpose. Workdays are the 2ⁿ� Wednesday and 4�� Friday of the month. Upcoming dates are March 24��, April 12�� & 28��, May 10�� & 26��. If you need an added incentive, after our Friday workdays we wander down to the Beacon Hub Kiosk Café for a cuppa and slice of vegan cake – because we’re worth it. New volunteers are always welcome to join us, meeting 10.00 at Longhill Road, Ovingdean, entrance to the Nature Reserve. Tools are provided but please wear study shoes/boots/gloves. If you would like further information we can be found at :E-mail : FOBeaconHill@gmail.com Telephone : 01273 983000 Facebook : www.facebook.com/beaconhillrottingdean Below: New bench, and Right - FoBH logo detail

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Florence Foster Jenkins Cert. PG

High hopes – bum notes! ‘Plan 9 From Outer Space’ is a cult science fiction film. You can see the whole picture for free on the Internet and most enjoyable it is too. ‘Plan 9’ has the distinction of being all wrong in every department: wooden acting, shaky space ships, backdrops showing shadows against the sky. The film became a cult: why? Simply because it was so bad, it became ‘good’. Our April film is ‘Florence Foster Jenkins’: a true story. Florence (Meryl Streep) is a New York heiress who dreams of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice. Florence’s run up to, and near misses of, high notes made audiences squint. This seem to matter little when performing to friends who formed her audiences. It’s a cosy arrangement until Florence announces her ambition to sing at Carnegie Hall. Hugh Grant plays St Clair Bayfield, Florence’s ever-socaring husband who manages to juggle his role as his wife’s PR, general factotum and, principally, her defender, who will go to great lengths to keep away from Florence what others are saying about her voice. He does this whilst managing two households and a girlfriend. Grant plays the rôle with a lightness of touch that would have made Cary Grant envious. At the heart of the film is another committed and passionate performance by Streep. Accolades also go to Simon Helberg as Florence’s pianist, Cosmé McMoon. With a pinch of guile and an instant willingness to accept from Florence a top money offer to become her pianist, he becomes part of the family. He has some reservations about Ms Foster’s technique but decides that working with Florence is a better bet than playing piano for beer money in a nightclub. Question is: can he convince as a concert pianist? This is an intriguing film, not least in its eye for period detail by Production Designer Alan MacDonald. Sumptuous, if not over-the-top, interiors, top-notch venues and convincing street scenes of 1940’s America are vividly recreated. All of the elements come together surprisingly well and what could have been a farce is rescued from such a fate by director Stephen Frears (‘The Queen’, ‘Philomena’) who imbues the film with a heart and soul, slowly revealing the loss and melancholic aspects in Florence’s past. The real Florence Foster Jenkins recordings are the most requested of any in her record company

museum archive. Her passion for music should not to be underestimated, nor her courage: she lived with a life-long illness but pursued a musical career despite it and herself. Streep captures all of these elements convincingly, whilst skilfully hitting mostly all of the wrong musical notes, sounding uncannily like the real thing. To sing this badly you first need to know how to do it right - and Streep does. She has an impressive vocal range, which is why she is so good at doing it the Foster Jenkins way. Eric Morecambe knew how to play piano, which is how he could ‘play all of the right notes - but not necessarily in the right order’. ‘Plan 9 from Outer Space’ just got it wrong and there’s the difference. The film will make music lovers wince: by the end credits everyone will understand how something so wrong can be so right. And not a shaky spaceship in sight! Jon Next month: La La Land (12A), Tuesday 23rd May

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Review of 2016 activities This month we review our services activities from 2016 and the major donations we made. Also, we report a recent donation made to Chestnut Tree House and a gift of curriculum books for Woodingdean Primary School as part of World Book Day. The Lions are active throughout the year with fund events please contact Rottingdean and Saltdean Lions raising activities enabling us to make some significant on 08458 339617 or email at donations and the club has contributed to a wide range info@rottingdeanandsaltdeanlions.org.uk. of local service activities. This month I have listed some of the major contributions made by our club in 2016. Lion Roger Bluff Through the Message in a Bottle scheme we have issued information bottles to several local elderly or vulnerable people and through collecting boxes in all libraries and doctor's surgeries; approximately 772 used spectacles were collected for use in the developing world, along with hearing aids. We held Queen Elizabeth II 90th birthday celebration tea parties for 42 senior citizens and 90 children. We organised Christmas lunches for 73 Senior Citizens. Also, together with other local Lions Clubs, we participated in ‘It’s a Knockout’, for people with learning difficulties. The major donations during 2016 have been made to: Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice and Leo House at Home; Lions Clubs International Foundation & UK Appeals, including funds for various earthquakes and measles outbreaks; Marlets Hospice; Sussex Air Ambulance Lions Night Flying Project; Blind Veterans UK; Sussex MS Centre; Alzheimer’s support services; autism support services; The total spent or pledged in 2016 was approximately £21,300.

Above: Chestnut Tree House cheque presentation Right: World Book Day 2016

Building on from the above, recently, our Lions President Andy Wavell and supporting colleagues presented to Chestnut Tree House a cheque as part of the proceeds of the sponsored swim held last October at Roedean School. Also, early last month, our busy President made a presentation of curriculum books to Woodingdean Primary School as part of their World Book Day celebrations. With our main fundraising events like the Rottingdean Fayre and Saltdean Gala coming up, we at the Lions look forward to another successful year of fundraising and service to local charities and the community in 2017 our Centenary year. If you would like more information on any of our service or fundraising activities or you would like to book a stand/stall at our Gala and/or Fayre or would like to lodge an interest in helping us at our fundraising To advertise call 01273 586527 or email info@deansmagazine.co.uk

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Rottingdean Bowling Club New Members Welcomed Founded in 1934 Rottingdean Bowling Club became an integral part of village life. One of our founding members, Sir Roderick Jones, Managing Director of Reuters 1916-1941 married famous author of National Velvet Edith Bagnold in 1920. In 1924 they purchased North End House in Rottingdean’s High Street. Today we continue to actively participate in village activities, raising funds for various charities and supporting local events. On Saturday 29�� April from 10am-4pm we will hold a free Open Day to which anyone of any age wishing to give lawn bowling a try are welcome to attend. Qualified coaches will be in attendance together with club members to assist in giving you a taste of the game. Please wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes and will provide the bowls and expertise. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided. We have a very full fixture list for the season, April until October and should you decide to join us then, should you wish, you can expect to represent our club by playing in internal and friendly external matches within a very short time. Free coaching starting 3�� May will be available on Wednesday and Sunday mornings from 10.00-12.00. Evening coaching 6pm-8pm may be available by arrangement. Do come along when you will be given a very warm welcome. Councillor, Pete West the Mayor of Brighton and Hove Council will visit us on April 21�� to officially open the 2017 outdoor bowling season after which we begin a very full programme of matches – friendly home and away inter club, league and county matches. Should you require further information then please visit our website www.rottingdeanbowlingclub.co.uk OR telephone our secretaries 01273 306717 – Ladies. 01273 301290 - Men’s. Whatever you decide to do this summer please keep Above: bowlers in action at the beautiful Rottingdean grounds. healthy and be happy So why not give bowling a try?

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The Grange Events April 20�� - May 2nd 10.30 - 4.00 Mon, Tues, Thu, Fri (closed Wednesday) Sunday 2.00 - 4.00pm exhibition: Maggie Johnson 'Past and Present' Grange Gallery, The Green, Rottingdean, Brighton BN2 7HA 01273 301004 www.rottingdeanpreservationsociety.org.uk

Saltdean & Rottingdean Badminton Club Appeal for New Members The Saltdean & Rottingdean Badminton Club is looking for new members to play at 6:30pm on Monday evenings, at the Stanley Deason Leisure Centre in Whitehawk. I am in particular looking for players who would like to play every week and who can pay by standing order. We welcome absolutely everybody, regardless of ability, gender, etc. and our age group runs from 20s to 70s, so we’re a very inclusive group! Each session costs £4 (or £3.40 if you pay by standing order and commit to play every week). Shuttlecocks are provided free of charge and racquets can be hired for 50p per session if required.

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