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Welcome to the December Edition If you are wondering where 2017 has gone, you are not alone, it feels as if one minute we were enjoying the warm summer weather, the next complaining about the cold and wet! We have an important update for you on Meadow Vale on page 69 this month, if you feel this is something you would like to help with please have a look at this. As this is our last magazine of 2017 I’ll wish everyone a Happy Christmas and New Year and don’t forget to try and stick to those New Year resolutions! Our deadline for copy for the January edition is Tuesday 12�� December.

Page 7 Dolphin Computer Tips Page 11 Clifden House Page 13 The Crocodile Cafe Page 25 Health Tips Page 37 Local History Page 41 Friends of Beacon Hill Page 43 Neighbourhood Watch Page 44 / 45 What’s On & Events Page 51 Local Author Book Feature Page 53 Brighton Lions Club Appeal Page 57 Brighton Badminton Club Page 59 Cinema Saltdean Film Review Page 61 Rottingdean & Saltdean Lions Page 63 Rottingdean Preservation Soc. Page 65 Pebbles Home style Service Page 69 Meadow Vale Update Page 70 Index of Advertisers Cover picture: Colette Langton Printing: Bishops Printers 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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Historical Landmarks As we move through December and head on into 2018 we thought we’d have a look at some famous landmarks in history that have all occurred in this, the final month of the year. 1792: English inventor Charles Babbage was born on Boxing Day. He is credited with inventing the calculating machine which some would say was the first step on our journey into computer technology. 1823: “Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…”. Here in Saltdean we’re more likely to get rain so we can be grateful to the Scottish inventor Charles Macintosh who patented the first waterproof material in December 1823. 1937: What’s Christmas without a little bit of Disney? Walt Disney's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" was copyright registered in this month, and we’re still watching today. 1948: "Scrabble" the board game, was officially copyrighted. It remains popular today and there are now both iTunes and Android app versions as well as other places that you can play online.

1969: Marie Van Brittan Brown is credited with becoming the originator of the first home security system having been granted her patent in December of this year. A little less sophisticated than what we have come to expect these days, Marie’s system had a set of four peep-holes and a camera that could slide up and down to look at each one. 1980: The Computer Software Act of 1980 set out to define computer programs meaning that software was now recognised as an invention and could therefore be patented. 37 years later and don’t we all love “software updates are being carried out – please do not unplug or turn off your device….”? 2017: Dolphin Computer Upgrades Ltd publishes their 99�� article for the Deans magazine! Thank you so much to all of you who regularly read our column – we wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and watch out for our 100�� article in January 2018.

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Clifden House News

7 Things not to say to Somebody with Dementia With the holiday season approaching, many of us will have more time to spend with our friends and relatives. Unfortunately, for some, their family members may be suffering from dementia. It can be difficult to communicate with someone with dementia at the best of times and can be trying for even the most understanding and loving person. To help families with this, Nial Joyce, who has been working in dementia care for 18 years and runs leading dementia care centre Clifden House in Seaford, shares some tips on how to communicate more effectively with somebody with dementia. Nial said: “I hope my tips will bring some comfort to those who are visiting relatives with dementia and give them some insight on how to interact. There is no right or wrong way to engage with somebody with dementia and these are only suggestions from my personal experience.” 1. ‘Remember when…?’ Reminiscing about old times can be a hard subject for somebody with dementia so sentence starters such as ‘do you remember when..’ can be frustrating for them. Instead you can start talking about a memory you have and then they can add something if they feel they can, thereby creating a natural and satisfying ‘in’ to a real reminiscence. 2. ‘I’ve just told you that’ Repetition will happen and it can be frustrating, but it’s important to be patient and make sure the individual feels listened to. This is not a conversation to be ‘won’, but a journey to trigger a working and real communication in difficult circumstances.

4. ‘What did you do this morning?’ It can be stressful for somebody with dementia to answer an open-ended question, so it is better to stay in the present. So even asking them if they would like a drink is too broad, be more specific like ‘do you want a glass of water’. 5. ‘Do you recognise me?’ If they don’t this can make them feel guilty or and if they do they may be offended. It’s better to judge the situation at the time so keep it friendly and go from there. 6. ‘Let’s have a cup of tea now, then after that we can go for a nice walk and get lunch in that café you like in town.’ Long sentences like this can be difficult to grasp. It can be hard for individuals with dementia to process many ideas at once, so give instructions one at a time and use short simple sentences. 7. ‘Do you need help with that, dear?’ Words like dear can be patronising for people living with dementia. Use their name as often as appropriate as this aids concentration. Don’t lose touch of the humour and banter that may have made up their conversation in the past. www.clifdenhouse.co.uk

3. ‘Your sister died 10 years ago’ A person with dementia may forget about a past bereavement and reminding them may cause them to relive the grief. It may be better to come up with another reason for their absence. There is much debate about retriggering moments of grief and loss, and finding ways to reduce anxiety whilst maintaining a truthful relationship is a fine art, but constantly reliving an emotional cul-de-sac of loss could perhaps be replaced with a chat about positive memories of the individual and good times recalled.

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Trapped Nerves Trapped nerve describes back and other problems that occur when nerves get compressed, irritated or trapped often between bones in the spine or neck. This is also called a pinched nerve or compressed nerve. Anatomy: Nerves are the body's information highways that travel everywhere in the body, sending instructions to muscles from the brain and receiving reports back from the senses, such as touch; nerves can be related to either sensory or motor function. Nerves exit the spine between the spinal vertebrae and can pass through, under or around joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, organs and fascia. Symptoms: These vary depending on where the nerve is trapped, especially its location in the spine. You may feel sensations such as pins and needles or numbness in the foot or hand or other part of the body as though it has 'fallen asleep'. You may experience muscle weakness such as a dropped foot or weakness in hand strength. You may feel pain such as burning, muscle pain or a pain radiating outwards from the trapped nerve; in extreme cases you may feel a sharp pain or electric shock sensation. An example is sciatica, where the sciatic nerve in the lower back is trapped and radiates down the leg. Pain that is further away from where the nerve is trapped may be called referred pain. Trapped nerves near the top of your neck may cause headaches. Causes: Common causes are from poor posture, injury, over stretching and work or sport related wear and tear. Basically anything that can squeeze a nerve such as tension in joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia that the nerve passes through or near; carpal tunnel syndrome, spinal stenosis, etc. Also, anything that occupies extra space such as a herniated (slipped) or bulging disc in the neck and spine, arthritis, bone spurs and swelling, including during pregnancy. Diagnosis: This is usually based on symptoms, medical history and other health conditions as well as any obvious causes, such as accidents. Diagnosis may include physical examination, X-ray, CT scan, MRI scan or electromyography (EMG) nerve conduction study. A trapped nerve can be made harder to diagnose when the area causing the pain is different from the area where the pain is felt.

Treatment: Depends on the individual circumstances and causes and may include rest to avoiding aggravating the nerve, ice packs placed on the affected area, anti-inflammatory medication, manual therapy, splints, supports or collars or surgery. Intervertebral Differential Dynamics (IDD) therapy is a non-surgical spinal decompression treatment for back pain, neck pain and related conditions such as sciatica. Prevention: Stretching, warming up and cooling down for sports and workouts; wearing the right equipment such as good trainers, etc. Develop good postural habits and consider ergonomics, particularly how you sit at your desk, on the couch when watching television or when using your phone or laptop. Osteopathic/Manual Management: Take a detailed case history to understand the nature of the problem and surrounding issues. Examine the spine, neck and all areas leading to the site of pain; muscles, ligaments, nerves, fascia, etc., for movement, strength and functionality and assess motor nerve pathways. Consider the effect of the condition on the whole body. Perform orthopaedic and neurological tests. Treat to reduce any swelling, muscle tension and pain and improve joint alignment. Advice regarding specific strengthening and stretching exercises as well as postural/ lifestyle advice. Treatment may include manipulation, deep soft tissue massage, trigger point therapy, muscle energy techniques, fascial techniques, dry needling, etc. We are happy to advise you on your health matters and offer a free 15 minute joint and spinal check, without obligation. Lin Bridgeford DO KFRP MICAK MICRA FSCCO MSc Registered Osteopath & Kinesiologist & Yoga Teacher Aether Bios Clinic Saltdean 01273 309557 07710 227038 www.osteo-info.co.uk www.biosyoga.co.uk

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Local history - Part 67

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Quakers at Rottingdean

Nicholas Beard was the largest employer of farm labouring the village when he became a Quaker in 1655. His conversion was at a meeting held locally by George Fox, the founder of The Society of Friends. This happened at a time of great domestic upheaval caused by The Civil War. The country was ruled by Oliver Cromwell and his parliamentarians, following the execution of Charles I some five years earlier. It was to be a further five years before the monarchy was restored under Charles II. Quakers were non-conformists who believed that a priest was not required for a relationship with God. They also held pacifist views. As a result, they would argue publicly with the parish priest, refuse to pay tithes to support him, refuse to send volunteers for the militia or swear an oath of allegiance. These actions led to considerable persecution and Nicholas spent at least five years of his life in prison, including spells at Fleet and Horsham gaols. He also spent many hours in court where he received fines, often for refusing to pay tithes. The situation was not helped by the fact that the local incumbent, the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;persecuting priestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Robert Baker, not only took Beardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s livestock and produce to cover his tithes but took more than he was due, in the knowledge that Quakers had little protection in law. These were very unsettled times nationally and it is reckoned that at any one time as many as 10% of male Quakers were in prison. Despite all the persecution, the majority of the Beard family were to remain staunch Quakers for many generations.

Quaker burial ground today

Nicholas purchased land adjoining Challoners which could be used as a Quaker burial ground and he was buried there in 1702. In 1870 Charles Beard was the last member of the Beard family to be buried there, by which time the burials totalled 96! The land is now part of the private garden of Coppers and has no public access. It is the other side of the hedge on the northwest corner of Dean Court Road. Another Quaker burial ground was at Black Rock. However, it was necessary to exhume the bodies and take them to Lawns Memorial Park, Woodingdean, when highways work prior to the building of Brighton Marina destroyed Rifle Butt Road in 1972. Below: Beard family grave markers

102 individuals are known to have been buried at the site between 1675 and 1889. The majority of the graves appear to have been unmarked, which is in line with Quaker tradition. The Beards, however, erected a family tomb. This was partly dismantled in the late 20th century. Any tombstones and railings have been moved and now line the north and northwest walls of the area.

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Friends of Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill Nature Reserve As 2017 draws to a close we thought it would be perfect to recap all the great work the volunteers at Friends of Beacon Hill have achieved over the last 12 months.

Workdays are the 2ⁿ� Wednesday and 4�� Friday of the month – upcoming dates are 13�� / 22ⁿ� December, 10�� / 26�� January.

The year started off with the usual scrub bash. As regular readers will know, we have been working on an experimental area at the top of the Nature Reserve, just north of the copse. After 3 years of hand clearing the area is showing remarkable progress with re-growth stunted to such an extent that we were the subject of a special commendation by the BHCC Ranger Team. We are now gamely forging ahead into previously uncharted territory, pulling and chopping all errant brambles and saplings that cross our path.

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We have assisted in the build, design and erection of 2 more memorial benches, one along the diagonal path to St Dunstans and the other looking out to sea at the top of the new extension. Both benches provide not only a welcome resting place but also an excellent spot to sit and take in the views. The sheep are now on a new rotation. They did a 28 day stint in June and came back for 91 days over September-November. Again showing excellent results in combating the thick grasses, giving space for our more delicate wild flowers and plants to thrive. They will be back for 2 months from March and again for 3 months in August. Stock fencing was erected around the edges of St Dunstans, ensuring our furry friends were kept in situ (although we did have an issue with some of the more adventurous sheep being unable to resist the urge to break out). The lookerers were out in all weathers checking sheep welfare and reporting any issues back to the shepherd. A group from American Express joined us on 2 occasions and did a great job of installing steps at the top of the North Woods. We continued to maintain pathways in the North Woods, reinforcing the edging and leveling them flat. Ivy ringing is an annual task as our relatively young trees suffer from the canopy effect that the ivy causes, leaving them vulnerable during high winds. We had a backbreaking weekend session on the ragwort but managed to rid the entire extension (previously known as the golf course) of this dreaded weed. Unfortunately, 2 of our sessions had to be cancelled due to inclement weather but that’s the Great British Summer for you ! With funds raised at the Rottingdean Village fair along with a donation from the Fair Committee and Rottingdean Parish Council we are now the proud owners of 4 pairs of tree poppers. Thank you to everybody who supported us and, indeed, continue to support us with much appreciated donations. New volunteers are always welcome to join our regular outings, meeting 10.00 at the Beacon Hub Car park. No specific skills are required just a willingness to help out. Sturdy footwear, layers and gardening gloves are recommended. Tools are provided but if you have a pair of secateurs please bring them.

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Neighbourhood Watch

NHW Update Christmas is almost here and another year is coming to an end! We would like to thank all NHW Contact Co-ordinators for their hard work this year and to thank members for helping to keep our community safe, secure and a happy place to live. Their extra eyes and ears and reporting of suspicious incidents helps greatly. NHW isn’t just about safety and security but also about the community and we encourage our members to look out for vulnerable neighbours especially this time of the year with our unpredictable weather. “Be Winter Ready” aims to encourage people to prepare in case they experience a power cut or gas emergency this winter. The following steps can help you “Be Winter Ready” ● Know your free emergency numbers for essential services: dial 105 in power cuts or 0800 111 999 for a gas emergency. ● Prepare your home: Keep a torch handy and get appliance serviced by a Gas Safe registered engineer to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. ● Register as a vulnerable customer: Vulnerable households can get extra support by signing up to the Priority Services Register. Dial 0800 169 9970 to find out more or to sign up. ● Keep your eyes open: Keep an eye on the weather forecast and in a power cut or a gas emergency check on your neighbours especially those who are more vulnerable.

Christmas common sense We do not apologise for once again reminding you about simple steps to keep your property safe during this period – pickpockets and criminals do not wear striped tops and eye masks but look just like us!!!!! 1. When out shopping is it preferable for ladies to use a bag that can be put over the head and shoulder. Wallets should never be put in the back pocket!! 2. Don’t put bags on the floor and then walk away to look in a mirror, and when having a well deserved coffee put bags under the chair leg or between your feet. 3. Put boxes that have contained new TV’s, Computers and expensive gifts etc straight into a recycling bin. Leaving it at the side of the bin for all to see is not a good idea. 4. Remember to put purchases in the boot of the car and do not leave on display. 5. Be extra careful when withdrawing cash from an ATM machine. Basically just be extra careful, you do not want your Christmas to be spoiled by something that could have been avoided. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Safe, Secure and Happy 20018!! For more information contact Linda: 01273 306441 or nhw.sro-sec@hotmail.com or the website www.saltdeanrottingdeanovingdeannhw.co.uk

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What’s On

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: 5-6PM 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 Strong by Zumba (HIIT and bodyweight class) 7-8pm, 8-9pm Zumba fitness Telsc Cliffs Comm Church, Buckhurst Rd, BN10 7AH. FB: zumba with Lucie, zumbawithlucie.co.uk drop in £6, £40 for 10 classes. 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 01273 303596. 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 @ 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 The Group A club for unattached men & women age 50+, meet in Brighton 3�� Tuesday of every month, walks, dinners, theatre, etc www.thegroup.org.uk 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 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) Preschooler Song & Dance Class 6 months - 6 years boys & girls Baby Ballet® Tinies 9.30am-10.05am Baby Ballet® Movers 10.15am 3 Week trial £15, Kelly 07799 603263 brightonwestandhove@babyballet.co.uk 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, Rtgdean 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 Derrick Stirling 01273 306261 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 Strong by Zumba 7-8pm 8-9pm Zumba fitness St Martins Church Hall, Longridge Ave, Saltdean BN2 8LR FB: zumba with Lucie, zumbawithlucie.co.uk drop in £6, £40 for 10 classes. 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

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Southover Badminton Club 8 - 10pm, Deans Leisure Centre, Contact Dan (07812 658834), Lesley (01444 233965) southoverclub@hotmail.co.uk 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, Mervyn Peatfield 01273 240164 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 2nd Thursday in the month 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 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. 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.

45 49 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 Zumba Fitness 9.15-10.15am The Hub, Big Park, Piddinghoe Ave, Peacehaven FB: zumba with Lucie, zumbawithlucie.co.uk drop in £6, £40 for 10 classes.

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

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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 LE = Libraries Extra Woodingdean Library Warren Road Brighton BN2 6BA (01273) 290800 Monday 9am‐5pm Tue/Wed 9am‐7pm LE Thu 9am‐5pm Fri 9am‐5pm LE Sat 9.30am‐5pm LE Sun 11am -5pm LE Ro�ngdean Library The Grange, Ro�ngdean BN2 7HA (01273) 290800 Monday 9am‐5pm Tue 9am‐7pm LE Wed 9am‐5pm Thu 9am‐7pm LE Fri 9am‐5pm LE Sat 9.30am‐5pm LE Sun 11am -5pm Saltdean Library Saltdean Lido, Saltdean BN2 8SP (01273) 290800 Mon 9am‐7pm LE Tue 9am‐5pm Wed 9am‐7pm LE Thu 9am‐7pm LE Fri 9am‐5pm Sat 9.30am‐5pm Sun 11am -5pm LE

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Ro�ngdean Whiteway Centre Whiteway Lane Ro�ngdean, Brighton BN2 7HB 07913 753493 for Education 07840 088 575 for letting 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 Saltdean, Rottingdean & Ovingdean Police Community Support Oﬃcer Andrew McAllister 101 ext 27369, 07912 892658 andrew.mcallister@sussex.pnn.police.uk

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Local Author’s New Book.

Surrey Railway Stations Through Time By Douglas D’Enno

Douglas on the Flying Scotsman at the Bluebell Railway earlier this year.

The latest offering from local author Douglas d’Enno takes the reader all over the railway territory of Sussex’s northern next-door neighbour, Surrey.

This companion volume to his successful Sussex Railway Stations Through Time (reviewed in DM, September issue, 2016) focuses in vivid detail on the stations located within that densely-populated county, an area largely unaffected by the drastic cuts of the 1950s and 1960s. Both station interiors and exteriors are depicted and the comparative views between early and contemporary buildings and infrastructure provide a fascinating insight into social and architectural change.

'Sussex Coast Through Time'. All reflect his enjoyment of research and photography and also, in the present case, his lifelong interest in railways. Surrey Railway Stations Through Time is published by Amberley Press, Stroud. It is priced at £14.99 and is available at most bookstores and, of course, online from the publisher or other sites, such as Amazon.

The first public railway to operate in England (albeit horsedrawn) was opened in Surrey in 1803. The 8-mile long narrow gauge Surrey Iron Railway carried goods from Wandsworth to Croydon for over forty years from the growing number of factories and businesses which mushroomed during those pivotal years of industrial and commercial development. Unlike in Sussex, where the London, Brighton & South Coast Railway reigned supreme, Surrey was criss-crossed by lines operated by not only that company but also by the South Eastern Railway and the London & South Western Railway. Their uneasy co-existence occasionally flared into serious disputes over territories. Today, by contrast, four operators manage this complex and important network in a spirit of harmony. Readers will enjoy the early images, many previously unpublished, of stations in this volume. They depict a lost era and pace of life and, displayed in careful contrast with their present-day equivalents, constitute an important contribution to the history of railways south of London. Douglas d'Enno has written several 'Through Time' books for Amberley in recent years, including 'Sussex Through Time' and Train in Ockley Station en-route for Horsham in 1922 and 1917

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Brighton Lions Club is launching Project Wenceslas, a campaign to help combat fuel poverty in the City of Brighton and Hove. People who receive the annual Winter Fuel Payment Direct applications will not be accepted; all referrals and feel they do not need it, are invited to donate the must be made through agencies such as the Citizens amount to Brighton Lions and who can assure that Advice Bureau, Age UK and BHESCo to ensure all the every penny will go towards helping people in the City donated money goes to the people who really need to alleviate their fuel poverty. help with fuel poverty. There will be complete anonymity as all that is required for payment to be Fuel poverty has increased mainly due to rising energy made is the energy company’s name and the account prices. Although excess winter deaths occur in both number. warm and cold houses, it is evident that there is a much Donations can be made by credit/debit cards through higher risk of death in the latter. Deaths in the coldest Brighton Lions Club’s website at houses are three times as high as in warmer ones. More www.brightonlions.org.uk or cheques payable to people die from cold housing than die on the roads Brighton Lions Club should be sent to the Club at Lions each year. Dene, The Deneway, Brighton, BN1 5AZ. People Excess winter deaths contribute to 1 in 20 deaths per sending cheques are asked to confirm that their year, and amount to an average of 30,000 additional donations may be treated as Gift Aid so that the value deaths in winter. of the donation can be increased by 25%. While the impact of fuel poverty in Brighton and Hove is slightly lower than England , it is higher than the South-East average. Excess winter deaths are slightly higher than both England and the South-East. Anyone in fuel poverty can be affected, but most deaths occur among people aged 65 or over. In people with pre-existing conditions, those with cardiovascular or respiratory conditions are most at risk. The main causes of excess winter deaths are heart attacks and strokes caused by increased blood pressure from living in a cold home, as well as respiratory and breathing infections. The cold can lower the immune system's resistance to respiratory infections such as colds and pneumonia. Levels of ﬂu also increase during the winter. In vulnerable groups, such as children, older people and those with existing long-term conditions, infections such as ﬂu and pneumonia can be life threatening. ln addition, the cold makes it harder to move around. Arthritis can become worse and general strength can decrease, which leads to a greater risk of accidents and injuries, and older people are more likely to have a fall. Mental health is also affected. Some people also become cut off from friends and family because they don't want to invite them into a cold house. Cold housing can also negatively affect children’s emotional well-being and resilience. It can be difficult for them to study or do homework in a cold house, therefore affecting their education, work opportunities and long-term health. If you have a local article to publish email info@deansmagazine.co.uk

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Brighton Badminton Club We first featured The Rottingdean Badminton Club in January 2016, when they were a small group of just a few people, since then the group has grown considerably, club founder and local resident Skye Samuelson takes up the story… The Saltdean & Rottingdean Badminton Club are so popular, they have had to increase the amount of sessions they offer each week and now hold regular sessions in a number of venues across Brighton. To reflect this change, they have announced a new name – The Brighton Badminton Club! The Brighton Badminton Club was started by local resident Skye in 2015 and has steadily grown more popular over time, proving their “everybody welcome” adage is a smashing success! Feedback from current members includes: “Thank you so much for organising an amazing activity. I absolutely loved it this evening. Best thing I’ve done in a long time!” “Another really enjoyable session today. I can’t remember doing something exercise-based and having such a good laugh!! It’s making me feel really good.” “I come to have fun, but I forgot that I’m also getting fit at the same time – I love it!” “It’s such a good group. Everyone’s so friendly!” “You’re helping me change my life for the better.” Everyone is welcome - the gender mix is about equal and ages range from young people in their early 20s, to adults looking to keep trim or lose weight in their 60s and 70s. If you liked playing badminton at school but haven’t played as an adult, if you want to finally stick to a New Year’s resolution or if you would like to get fitter without having to go to a boring gym or go running in the freezing rain - book in for a session and give it a go! What have you got to lose? Sessions are as follows. Prior booking is essential as there are limited spaces at each session. ● Mondays, 6pm, Longhill Sports Centre LOOKING FOR NEW PLAYERS! (Beginner’s group, starting in January 2018) ● Mondays, 6:30pm, Stanley Deason Leisure Centre LOOKING FOR NEW PLAYERS! ● Mondays, 7:30pm, Stanley Deason Leisure Centre LOOKING FOR NEW PLAYERS! ● Mondays, 8:30pm, Stanley Deason Leisure Centre FULL ● Wednesdays, 6pm, Longhill Sports Centre FULL ● Thursdays, 6:30pm, Stanley Deason Leisure Centre LOOKING FOR NEW PLAYERS! Sessions costs £4. If you play every week, this is discounted to £3.50 per session. Shuttlecocks and

racquets are provided, or you can bring your own if you prefer. If you have any questions or if you’d like to join, please contact Skye on 07900 705 248 or at skye.samuelson@brighton-hove.gcsx.gov.uk

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Singin’ in the Rain – as it should be seen! Tuesday 12�� December “Singin’ in the Rain” is on TV all the time – right? It’s also right that it’s rarely on the big screen. Here is your chance to see it in its original format, nicely cleaned up and looking sharp. The event is in aid of The Children’s Society (normal ticket prices held). EVERY PENNY of the evening goes to the charity. There’s a raffle too, including film memorabilia and a chance to bid for the full-size poster of “Singin’ in the Rain”, printed on plastic canvas. Released in 1952, “Singin’ in the Rain” stars Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, Debbie Reynolds and Jean Hagen. It’s a film that set the benchmark for inventive choreography and, even today, is analysed and referred to with hushed reverence, by professional dancers.

Kelly, however, was very ill on the actual day of shooting. The director wanted to send him home: Kelly insisted on trying one take. Only the start and the end point of the dance sequence were planned; the rest was improvised. The first take was the only one ever and is the one that you see on screen!

When Hollywood golden couple Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen) and Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly) release their eagerly-awaited film, “The Duelling Cavalier”, the try-out audience proclaim it to be an absolute turkey. To rescue it, and their careers, an idea is born: “Let’s turn ‘The Duelling Cavalier’ into a musical!”. What follows is the film (about the making of the film) that includes the songs: “You are my Lucky Star”, “All I do is Dream of You’, “Moses Supposes” and “Make ‘Em Laugh”. (The last two are the only ones written especially for the film.) The others were popular songs from the 1920’s and 1930’s, by Arthur Freed and Nacio Herb Brown. Thus, the film serves as an impressive reflection on the history of the musical, providing a vivid portrait of popular musical taste when “talkies” came to moving pictures.

I challenge you not to like it! It’s a film that leaves you with a smile on your face.

Donald O’Connor is astonishingly acrobatic in his “Make ‘Em Laugh” sequence. It took a whole day to film, after which he spent three days in bed exhausted. When he got back on set, Gene Kelly had to tell him that the aperture on the cameras had not been set and the film was fogged: so O’Connor had to do it all over again, the following day. The stories go on: whether or not they are true is hard to say - but what does it matter? This is a great picture: some say the best musical ever - one in the eye for “La La Land’!

On behalf of all the volunteers at Cinema Saltdean, I’d like to wish you Happy Christmas! Thank you for your continued support. Our January film is “Hidden Figures”. Women working at NASA and a comedy! Whatever next?

Stories surrounding the film abound. It’s alleged that the first attempt at filming the "Singin' In the Rain" dance sequence, which took a whole day to set up, was to be a late afternoon shoot on a very hot day: uncomfortable for Kelly, who had to wear a heavy tweed suit for it. Unfortunately, homeowners in the area came home from work and turned on their lawn sprinklers, which resulted in low water pressure - too low for the "rain" to work, so the shoot was abandoned. The next day, the sequence was planned early, to make sure everyone was at work, so that the water pressure would be adequate.

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Lions Latest News Recently, Rottingdean and Saltdean Lions Club donated a cheque for £1,000 to Brighton based Extratime, with one of their after school care centres in Woodingdean, along with a further £100 from a club night donation… This organisation aims to provide childcare for children Back in October, we held a Lions promotion day in with disabilities or special needs. To maintain their Longridge Avenue Co-op, Saltdean. During the day we facilities to ensure they will remain both affordable and raised over £70 through the generosity of the Coop’s accessible to the community, Extratime continually customers. On behalf of the Lions, I would like to thank looks for support. the staff for their great support, and of course a big thank you to their customers. It was great to meet you Lion President Ian Christie was shown the range of all. Thank you for your great interest and support. activities provided that aim to enable each child and young person to fulfil their potential. One-to-one Finally, we would like to thank everyone that helped, support is given to ensure everyone is included in the supported and of course came along to our SlimShack available activities. They offer after school sessions five Concert at the Rottingdean Village Hall last month. nights a week in term time plus holiday schemes. They were a class act and I am sure everyone there enjoyed the evening not forgetting the valuable funds Ian said he was pleased that the Lions were able to raised for local charities and community/Lions projects. assist Extratime, and that he could see how important Thank you all very much indeed. We will all look the stimulating environment was to these children and forward to the next time. young people. He was also impressed how everything was done in such a friendly and fun manner. As the At this time of year, we always remember at the Lions scope of these clubs is quite broad with arts/crafts, our heartfelt slogan ‘Where there’s a need there’s a cooking, sport, music and drama, Ian stated that he Lion.’ As this is the December edition of the Deans realised now how very important financial support and Magazine, Rottingdean and Saltdean Lions Club would fundraising is to Extratime. like to wish the readers of this magazine a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Also, the Lions Quite likely by the time you read this our auction on would like to thank all the Deans Magazine readers that Friday 1�� December, will have already taken place. This have supported them during 2017. auction is held annually with many lots provided by local traders and others. We would like to thank If you would like more information on any of our everyone who provided a lot this year and we as always services, fundraising activities, or want to lodge an are very grateful to our enthusiastic bidders. We are interest in supporting us in any way through 2018 sure this year was as supportive. please contact Rottingdean and Saltdean Lions on 08458 339617 or email us at The Christmas Auction is organised by Rottingdean and info@rottingdeanandsaltdeanlions.org.uk. Saltdean Lions with all proceeds going to support local charities and community projects, in particular a Lion Roger Bluff subsidised Christmas lunch for senior citizens.

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December at the Grange Art Gallery 16 November – 5 December. Christmas Gift Art Fair; part of the Brighton Artists’ Open House Festival. Anyone who went to the Grange Christmas Gift Art Fair last year, will remember that it was a treasure trove of small works of art and crafts ideal for presents. So, celebrate the festive season, avoid crowded shops, the noise, and come to look at, and perhaps buy, small art works, wood cuts, prints, ceramics, textile arts, jewellery, Rottingdean honey, seasonal cards…

where he worked, I went to his places. All the pictures are a result of that. One clear thing I got was his desire to simplify, the challenge to get to the essence – almost abstract.” She talked with pride of her five children, about Ophelia who, although she is a musician, contributed a striking portrait of William Nicholson to her mother’s exhibition. Furthermore Rafaele’s niece is also a painter. She laughed. “So watch this space!”

7 – 19 December. In the Circle. An exhibition by three East Sussex friends – Jane Bentley, Barbara Collins, Alex Hollingworth – which celebrates and focuses on the joy of friendship with their paintings, lino cuts and ceramics.

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Retrospective of the Rafaele Appleby Exhibition held at The Grange “William Nicholson was my great-grandfather and I wanted the work for my show to be a response to him in some way.” The words of the artist, Rafaele Appleby, after her successful exhibition at the Grange Art Gallery in September. Her paintings have a sense of light and movement; “It is wild places that inspire me – rock – seascapes – skyscapes and sometimes a flower

THE Grange Gallery, The Grange, The Green, Rottingdean. Opening times: 10.30 - 16.00 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (closed Wednesday) and Sunday 14.00 16.00. The Grange Gallery and Museum will be closed, as usual during January 2018. Membership of the Rottingdean Preservation Society: Should you not yet be a member of the RPS and would like to join us, please telephone 01273 301164 or email rpsmemsec@gmail.com.

During her exhibition, she was the focus and incentive for a Study Day “The Nicholson Family of Artists”, organised by the Whiteway Centre jointly with the Rottingdean Preservation Society; a day which culminated with the official opening of the re-furbished William Nicholson Studio by the Mayor of Brighton and Hove. There were lectures by Peter Merry and Jackie Parry on William and Ben Nicholson and Rafaele gave an engaging talk on the Nicholson women - “Stepping into the Light.” “People don’t talk about Mabel, William’s wife.” Rafaele has smiling blue eyes and uses her hands to make her point. “But Mabel sold a painting for £200 with which she commissioned Lutyens to design William’s studio at The Grange”. The Nicholson woman who inspired and influenced her most was her grandmother, Winifred, Ben Nicholson’s wife. “She would paint all morning and I’d sit next to her in silence. From that I learned the rhythm of painting and the depth of concentration. In the afternoon, we’d discuss painting.” Then she talked of Nancy Nicholson who was “ahead of her time.” Rafaele said that there was always interaction and a mélange of ideas between both the men and women within the Nicholson family, “ … a living, flowing thing. As visual artists, they could not help but be inspired and influenced by each other.” She described her own exhibition as a learning curve. “I learnt a lot, a voyage of discovery. All the pictures in the show have been painted since June 2017. Looking at William’s paintings,

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Ideas for Your Home December a time for giving and receiving! Many of us look forward to seeing friends and loved ones over the festive period, and this quite often includes having to host. Our homes are suddenly filled with trees, decorations more food and drink than usual, and finally we have more people too - little wonder it all seems so bare and empty come January! So, ‘the spare room’ is a room that I am asked to tackle very often. Sometimes called ‘the room of doom’ if we are lucky enough to have some spare space, how tempting is it to chuck all manner of things in it, and then close the door?! Well, that’s until we have guests to accommodate and then we feel guilty and annoyed for neglecting it, and allowing it to get into such a state! The trick with a spare room is to try and identify its main purpose. Is it for guests? If so how many times a year is it used for this purpose. Is it for extra storage? If so, what actually are you having to store? Do you need these things or can they be rehomed or put to good use? Think about clever ways to ‘hide and disguise’ the clutter, shelves, hooks, under bed storage could all be called to action, and make a good job of creating better order. If its main function is for guests, of course we need to make it comfortable and practical, but be wary of over

furnishing the room. I once dissuaded a client on buying a pair of bedside tables for her guest room. It seemed that she assumed all beds need one, however they would take up a lot of floor space, and really for temporary guests, all that’s needed is somewhere to put a lamp, a book and a mug. Instead, we went for a pair of floating shelves which looked great, had ample surface area and cleared a lot of space up off the floor. How can you make the most of the space you have? If you need some help and ideas, I’d love to chat with you, for a free, no obligation initial consultation, please contact me. I look forward to hearing from you on: 07783 62 55 73 or michelle@pebbleshomestyle.com Whether you are hosting, or spending time away, I wish you all a wonderful Christmas time, and prosperous 2018.

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Meadow Vale Update Beautiful MEADOW VALE has been used as horse paddocks for centuries but is being targeted by developers. These fields - to the west of the Falmer Road as you come into Ovingdean – are in Rottingdean Parish and form the green gap between Rottingdean and Ovingdean. They were protected by Brighton and Hove Council as valued to Rottingdean and Woodingdean. This will increase air pollution green space until 2014. Since then, after government in Rottingdean High Street which is already at dangerous levels. intervention, they have been the subject of speculative planning We know the country needs affordable housing - but housing applications by a company which does not own the site but wants must be built on appropriate sites. There can be no justification to make a profit out of changing its use. for building on this semi-rural location, where there is no regular Originally proposing hundreds of houses on several sites in this direct bus service into Brighton and where the surgeries and area, the developer’s first planning application for a densely built schools are full. The site is within the civil parish of Rottingdean housing estate of 100 dwellings, and later 85, was refused by the where planned housing stock has already increased significantly council and dismissed on appeal. A second application for 45 and this development is completely unnecessary. dwellings was also refused earlier this year. Although received in August, the appeal went live on 20�� The developers have spent large sums of money on numerous October and we are telling our supporters what action they (sometimes inaccurate) reports and planning documents and on should take. their legal team (including a QC) and have told us that they are The DPG needs to raise several thousands of pounds to fight the determined to win their campaign to put a housing estate on appeal. A few donations have been received, but we urgently this exceptional, species rich and valued pasture. need more and hope residents will support us, as this is so Last year they waited for the summer to submit their planning important for our villages. appeal – hoping local people would be enjoying summer holidays and not inclined to fight. But they did not bargain on the strength WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO of feeling in our villages. Local residents wrote many hundreds ● SIGN UP TO OUR SUPPORTERS GROUP to receive updates of letters of objection and the Deans Preservation Group (DPG) and information. Contact us at info@saveourdeans.co.uk submitted two significant reports. The planning inspector turned ● DONATE - Any contribution no matter the size towards down the appeal. this very worthy cause would be gratefully received. The developers are now appealing against the council’s refusal Please either transfer your donation into DPG's account or use of their second application for 45 dwellings and this appeal will the Pay Pal link both can be found on our website at take the form of a public inquiry. www.saveourdeans.co.uk Deans Preservation Group will be doing everything it can to fight We are hugely grateful to Rottingdean Parish Council for the this appeal – BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP. Since the last appeal, support it is providing and for speaking so eloquently against our ecologists have determined that the site is exceptionally the development at the last public hearing. We are also very species rich, supporting some rare and protected species of grateful for the continuing support of ORPS. plants and invertebrates. It also has a large population of endangered red star thistle which cannot be re-sited. Many of the proposed houses are large - 4/5 bedroom units – so there may be 100 extra cars travelling through the village and WE NEED YOU TO HELP NOW – THIS IS OUR LAST CHANCE

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