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Welcome to the March Edition In one of my more unusual introductions I’d like to start this month by announcing that I’m going through the legal process of changing my first name, I’ve never got on with it and even gave my mother a hard time about it when I was a kid, so this month I’m signing off with my new name ‘Sam’, I imagine this will cause confusion for some time to come but please bear with me! Our cover picture this month is quite unusual in that Colette has chosen to make it black and white to show the contrast between the dark lines of the roof tops and the snow. The view is of East Saltdean seen from the Tye.

Page 7 Dolphin Computer Tips Page 11 Clifden House Page 25 Health Tips Page 37 Friends of Beacon Hill Page 37 Beacon Hub Page 40/41 Local History Page 43 Neighbourhood Watch Page 44 / 45 What’s On & Events Page 53 Saltdean Pilates Page 57 Save Our Deans Update Page 59 Cinema Saltdean Film Review Page 61 Rottingdean & Saltdean Lions Page 63 J.Wagstaff Funeral Directors Page 65 Rottingdean Preservation Soc. Page 70 Index of Advertisers

Our popular Local History article has been given two pages this month in order to show the detail on the old bottles as much as possible, we hope you enjoy reading it, and thanks to Mike Laslett for his tireless research in putting it together - pages 40/41. Sam - Editor

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Keep Your Phone Safe Whilst most of us are aware of the importance of having some form of protection on our computers, the same cannot be said of our smart phones. Phones often contain sensitive, personal information, so keeping them secure is as important as keeping your computer secure. 3 Tips To Keep Your Smart Phone Safe Use a PIN/keylock code Whilst almost half of smart phone owners have lost or had a mobile phone stolen, 67% don’t use passwords. If you don’t and your phone is lost, stolen or left unattended, anyone that picks it up will have unrestricted access. This could involve data being stolen, phone calls being made, or unwanted services being registered for, and could result in considerable financial cost. Back up your data We have a lot of images stored on our phones – and often important documents, contacts, messages, appointments and other information. If you have no

backup system in place on your phone some items may be lost forever. Most modern phones now allow users to synchronise information with a computer or website for backup purposes. This can include e-mails and contacts with Microsoft Outlook, photos uploaded to online storage or software supplied by the phone manufacturer to simply backup key data in the event of loss. Security software Good anti-virus security software can provide malware, spam and firewall protection and help you control your phone from afar, and if it has GPS capabilities show you the location of a device if it is lost or stolen. Furthermore, it’s possible to lock a device remotely, requiring password access on the handset or a specific unlock request to enable it, and it’s even possible to erase sensitive data remotely if you’re sure it has found its way into the wrong hands. If you have these three security procedures in place your phone, and your personal information, will be more secure.

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Clifden House News

A Difficult Journey and Key Advice In 2015, Alison Lowden, 71, was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia, Posterior Cortical Atropy (PCA). Her husband, Barry, describes the journey and the effect this has had on him.

Nial Joyce of Clifden House said: “It is never easy making the decision for a loved one to go into care. There are very often mixed feelings of guilt and relief, worry and peace.”

Barry first really noticed a change in Alison when she started to use the wrong words. Some time before this Barry had noticed a change in Alison’s gait. This developed into a stoop as time progressed. Research confirms that changes in gait may be early signs of mental impairments.

Barry said: “I take comfort in knowing that Alison is getting the best devoted care she needs in a safe and comfortable environment. While I consider myself to be in ‘pre-death bereavement’, I have come to accept things as they are and to value the time we have left. It has also allowed me to regain my health.”

In 2014 Barry spoke to Alison’s doctor about his concerns. Sometime later Alison was referred to a specialist assessment centre where a scan confirmed the devastating diagnosis that Alison had Alzheimer’s.

Clifden House Dementia Care Centre’s advice for those in similar situations: ● If you have a concern then follow your instincts. Go to your GP. ● Push for a specialist assessment if you are still concerned – a diagnosis of dementia is not what anyone wants – but if you get it early enough you can at least put some plans and strategies in place in good time. ● Sort out a Lasting Power of Attorney ● Put in place a support system for yourself too. Dealing with someone with dementia is exhausting – physically and mentally. ● Visit and assess specialist dementia care homes. Don’t fall into the trap of being impressed by the plush décor - monitor and chat to the staff, look at the care they provide and their interaction with those in their care. This is far, far more important than any soft furnishings or landscaped gardens.

“This is when our lives changed,” said Barry. Early in her career, Alison was a professional musician and taught at a local school. This is where she met Barry and they married in 1970. When the disease first manifested itself, Barry felt as though his concerns for Alison were not being heard. He found it a struggle to get the tests and support that were needed to help cope with this traumatic change in their lives. His main issue was that there was no clear process or advice available. For several months, Barry cared for Alison but her condition deteriorated. It became increasingly difficult for Barry to cope both physically and mentally. In 2015, due to stress and anxiety Barry collapsed and was hospitalised. This was the ultimate turning point and resulted in Alison going into emergency respite care. Barry said: “I knew emergency care was not the best option, so I investigated other care providers. I had reached a point when professional care and support was essential. “When I walked into Clifden House Dementia Care Centre in Seaford, I had a really good feeling. For the first time in a long time, I had a sense of calm. I knew Alison would be happy here.”

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Osteopathy During Pregnancy Pregnancy and particularly the birthing of a new person into being, is a life changing experience for both parents. Although it is a natural process and part of a normal life cycle, each pregnancy is a unique experience. The mother’s body experiences a myriad of physical, chemical, hormonal and emotional changes. The growing baby inside the uterus, requires that the mother’s body makes space and that her posture adapts. Each woman responds differently, depending on her previous history. Past pregnancies and accidents may have affected the mechanical workings of the spine, pelvis and coccyx, whilst illnesses may have a bearing on the tissue state of the body. These factors, plus the natural loosening of the ligaments in preparation for birth, may lead to aches, pains and fatigue. How Osteopathy can help: ● To ease some of the discomforts of pregnancy. ● To help with optimal foetal positioning. ● To help prepare the mother’s body for the demands of labour. Discomforts of Pregnancy - First Trimester: Nausea and Vomiting (morning sickness): Osteopathy may help to release the debilitating physical strains caused by vomiting, restoring musculoskeletal harmony and balance. Helping the body to improve circulation to and from the liver may help reduce nausea. Discomforts of Pregnancy – Second Trimester: This is generally potentially the least troublesome trimester, though some of the third trimester issues may arise. Aches and Pains: These can occur as the body changes shape to accommodate the increasing size and weight of the uterus, involving considerable postural changes. Pre-existing back problems or strains from past accidents or trauma can make it more difficult to accommodate these changes, resulting in discomfort. Hormones encourage the ligaments to soften during pregnancy in preparation for the birth, when the bones of the pelvis separate slightly during delivery to facilitate passage of the baby’s head through the pelvis. This softening happens throughout the whole body, making it more vulnerable to strain during pregnancy. Poor Posture: This can be a cause of headache, backache, neckache, aching legs and undue fatigue during pregnancy. Osteopathy can be helpful in assisting the body to make postural changes, making the pregnancy more comfortable. Discomforts of Pregnancy – Third Trimester: Heartburn (indigestion): The expansion of the uterus can put pressure on the diaphragm, contributing to heartburn. Osteopathy can help to

encourage a sense of space around between the structures to reduce this tension and may relieve the heartburn. Breathing Difficulties: Postural changes through the lower ribs and spine can affect the action of the diaphragm, making breathing more challenging. Osteopathy to improve function of the whole ribcage may help to increase available lung capacity. Varicose Veins and Haemorrhoids: These can be caused or aggravated by increased tension in the pelvis or diaphragm area affecting the return of venous blood to the heart from the lower half of the body. Osteopathy to relieve tension in the pelvis and diaphragm may be helpful. Birth Preparation: Optimal Foetal Positioning: As the birth approaches, with reducing space to move around, the baby needs to be in the optimum position for delivery, ideally head down and facing backwards. Any past trauma to the pelvis, sacrum or coccyx may distort the birth canal potentially affecting the baby’s decent, so it is helpful to release these strains. Structural Balance: Ensure that the pelvis is structurally balanced to enable passage of baby down the birth canal. Osteopathy can help release past strains within the pelvic bones, muscles and ligaments, aiming for better chance of the bones being able to separate during delivery. Exercises: (best learnt under guided instruction) ● Spend time on all 4s with a straight back to encourage optimal foetal positioning and relieve low back ● Warrior yoga pose to help release iliopsoas muscle; to relieve low back and enable descent in second stage ● Frog yoga pose to gently prepare for opening the pelvis ● Keep active, walk tall, avoid slouching on the couch ● If low back is over-arching, bring the weight slightly toward the heels to help encourage straightening the low back 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 & Senior Yoga Teacher Master Hypnosis and NLP Practitioner Aether Bios Clinic Saltdean 01273 309557 07710 227038 www.osteo-info.co.uk www.biosyoga.co.uk

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Beacon Hill Nature Reserve Our regular readers will no doubt be bored to tears of me (b)rambling on about scrub bashing so you will be pleased to hear that the season has come to an end and we are now venturing into the woods. The scrub bash this season was a prickly success and we have cleared more ‘acreage’ than ever before. Hopefully this will mean that next season the regrowth will be less and we will be able to move bravely forward where no scrub basher has gone before. We recently had the honour of being asked by The 4 Deans Stroke Club, based in Woodingdean, to go and give them a talk about Friends of Beacon Hill and what we actually do up there. We had a great time with them and gamely fielded the questions that they fired at us. One of the ladies was previously a member of the Land Army and lots of the other members had lived in the area for many a year so it was a very enjoyable day for us all, exchanging stories. We were very grateful to also receive a donation from the raffles that they run during their meetings. Thank you and the money will be put to good use. The sheep are due to arrive during March for a 3 month burst to see if they can nibble away any of the bramble and ragwort shoots that should be nice and juicy, tempting our woolly friends to chomp down. There will only be a small smattering of sheep to ensure that the ground nesting skylarks aren’t disturbed. 4 new gates have been erected at the entrances to the Nature Reserve by a BHCC contractor, securing the hill and hopefully ensuring any rampant children, dogs or sheep can’t run out onto the road.

We’ll be maintaining the pathways and steps in North Wood during the Spring along with a spot of ivy ringing and general tidying up. Please feel free to come along and join us, even it it’s just to say hello and take a look at our progress. We meet 2ⁿ� Wednesday and 4�� Friday of each month at 10AM at the Beacon Hub Cafe Kiosk. Tools are provided but please wear sturdy shoes/boots/gloves and if you have secateurs bring them along. If you would like further information we can be found at :E-mail : FOBeaconHill@gmail.com Telephone : 01273 983000 Facebook : www.facebook.com/beaconhillrottingdean

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Beacon Hub Beacon Hub Brighton is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) which exists to develop an Eco-education & Visitor Centre and to extend the Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve. The reserve runs adjacent to the villages of Rottingdean and Ovingdean and within the boundary of the South Downs National Park. Beacon Hub’s 2018 Events Calendar is coming along nicely now and hopefully, once the weather improves, we will be seeing more customers visiting our Café Kiosk. We are currently open Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10AM-3PM and are looking for volunteers to run the Sunday session to give our customers a full weekend service. Please contact me if you are able to assist. By the time of going to press our 3�� Felt Animal Making Workshop run by Katey Young from Stanmer Organics will have been and gone but if demand is high enough I am sure another event can be arranged. Please find below a list of our upcoming events. All are bookable via EventBrite which can be found on our Facebook Page : @BeaconHubBrighton or please contact us via e-mail if Facebook is not your thing : beaconhubbrighton@gmail.com Saturday 17�� March : Natural Dyed Basketry Workshop 10AM-1PM. Katey Young brings a selection of natural materials from her outdoor space at Stanmer Organics & her traditional basketry

skills to help you create a lovely little weave of your own. Tickets: £8 per person (incl. all materials). Saturday 7�� April : Plastic Free Lifestyle Workshop 10AM1PM Atlanta Cook (Marine Environment Consultant) guides you through 5 simple lifestyle changes you can make to reduce your ‘Plastic Footprint’ and explains the ‘cradle to grave’ life cycle of plastic products in our marine environment.. Tickets: £5 per person (including Plastic Free Lifestyle Tips) TBC April – Beacon Hub Scrub 10AM-3PM Volunteer work day to show the hub some TLC and give the place a good spring clean. Dates will be posted on Facebook and Hub once known so keep an eye out. Tickets: Free Event (includes free volunteer lunch and social afterwards) Saturday 21�� April : Water Works: Hydro Power, Efficiency & Function 10AM-3PM Gary Redding (Flo Domes Ltd.) returns with part 3 of his 4 part series of ‘Scrapheap Challenge’ style Renewable Energy hands on workshop demonstrations. Watch our Facebook page for event announcement as these events sell out fast. Over 16s only. Tickets: £15 per person Atlanta Cook, Trustee and Secretary, 07767 341059

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Local history - Article 70

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Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Lose your Bottle!

Drinking water from a bottle is considered to be a recent fashion. However, the habit began at least two hundred years ago, when the quality of drinking water was very poor, if not lethal!

The earliest popular bottles were known as Hamiltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s after William Hamilton claimed a patent in 1814. It was torpedo shaped and could not be stood up, which kept the cork moist and the bottle airtight. Despite Hamiltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s claims the idea was probably first introduced by a partner of Schweppes in Germany as early as 1790.

Mineral water, ale and ginger beer were popular substitutes for drinking water. It has been possible to recover a wide variety of such bottles from digging at town rubbish tips. Sadly, Brighton had the habit of sending its rubbish to Black Rock and tipping it over the cliff into the sea until Sheepcote Valley opened in 1916. Therefore, most of our fine local examples have been lost forever.

Codd Bottle

Hamilton Bottle

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Codd bottles were also named after their inventor, Hiram Codd. These had an ingenious device where the glass marble stopper would seal the bottle but roll into lugs in the neck when in use. The example here is marked 1916 on the base, so must have just missed being dumped at sea!

Dumpy Bottle (Royal German Spa)

There were many other types of bottles, the novelty dumpy bottle shown is from The Royal German Spa at Queens Park. Unlike St Anne’s Well, which was a natural chalybeate spring in a remote area of Hove, Dr. Struve set up a spa where he could artificially replicate the chemical formulae of many famous spa waters worldwide. At the height of its popularity in 1850 more than a hundred carriages queued daily down to the seafront for a visit to the spa.

Fries were the largest Mineral Water Company in Sussex with huge premises in Middle Street opposite the Hippodrome from 1874. In 1961 they were taken over by Schweppes. The second largest was Shelvey’s based originally at 20 ½ German Place. During the First World War this was renamed Madeira Place for obvious reasons. Therefore, this bottle bearing the German Place address is very rare. Also note the pun on the name Shelvey……an Ammonite Shell encircled by the letters VEY (shell – vee). The Ammonite design was familiar to central Brighton residents as it was used at the top of capitals by Amon Henry Wilds, who in turn we believe used it as a pun on HIS name. He had built a substantial home in Lewes High Street for Dr Gideon Mantell, who was considered the father of modern palaeontology after discovering the bones of an iguanodon at Whiteman’s Green, near Cuckfield. He could have well shown fossil specimens to Mr Wilds.

Schilling’s Ginger Beer Bottle

We do know from records that Brighton had 19 mineral water factories in 1880 so there were many rival firms, each designing their own distinctive bottles. Also from a factory located in Middle Street, this rare Schilling’s ginger beer bottle has a fine portrait of Brighton Pavilion. You will notice that the fashion moved from the glass mineral water bottles to stoneware bottles for ginger beer. This was not because ginger beer was more volatile but because it contained sediments that would have appeared very unpleasant if viewed in a glass bottle! Shelvey Ginger Beer Bottle

All bottles illustrated are from the author’s collection.

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Neighbourhood Watch

Parking When speaking to members and residents at summer fairs and meetings many of the biggest complaints and worries that are continually brought to our notice are inconsiderate parking and speeding. As you would have seen in our February Deans Magazine article NHW are trying to address the problem of speeding by carrying out Community Speed Watch in East & West Saltdean, Rottingdean & Ovingdean. (note volunteers are still needed!). Parking continues to be a problem especially around the shopping areas in Longridge Avenue and Lustrells Vale. Inconsiderate parking is reported to us in all areas of our three villages. At a recent Local Action Team meeting (LAT) Paul Nicholls, Parking Strategy and Contracts Manager from Brighton & Hove Council attended. See below his report that he kindly sent to us which we hope will be of interest. Reporting Parking Problems Parking problems can be reported by calling 0345 603 5469 and selecting option 2 or problems can be reported on the council’s website. NSL, the council parking enforcement contractor, aim to attend within one hour between the hours of 8am to 8pm.

For reporting on the website firstly go to “ www.brightonhove.gov.uk “ (you can also find this page by searching for “Brighton and Hove city council” in google or other web browser) then select “Parking and Travel“, then “Parking“ , then “Report a parking problem“. Using the website to report parking problems is best when a response is not required within an hour. On the website reporting from the “other details” box is expandable so more times, locations, vehicles and extra information can be added if required. Reporting this way allows NSL to plan enforcement patrols when they are most needed. White line road marking for driveways The cost for the installation is £12 per metre of white line (rounded up to the next metre). To apply please visit the website , firstly go to “ www.brighton-hove.gov.uk “ then select “ Parking and Travel” then “Roads and Highways” then “White line road marking for driveways” If you require more information please call 01273 292387 or email parking.infrastructure@brighton-hove.gov.uk For more information about Neighbourhood Watch please contact Secretary Linda Hood 01273 306441 or email nhw.srosec@hotmail.co.uk Website: 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 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

Zumba Toning With Helen, 11am - 12pm. Rottingdean Public Hall. FREE 1�� session (discounts available) tel: 07919 406917 web: helenford.zumba.com 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 ‐ 10.15am. St Mar�ns URC Longridge Avenue Saltdean

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 saltdeancommunityasscharity@gmail.com

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

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 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.

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Save Our Deans Review 2017 was another busy year for the Deans Preservation Group (Save Our Deans) as we continue our fight to prevent development on Meadow Vale. It is gratifying to know how strong and unwavering the feeling against development is within the local community. The DPG committee continues to meet regularly to discuss the issues and agree plans of action as well as grappling with the ever present need for funds. We are supported by ORPS, the Longhill Woodland Group, CPRE, RPC and many other local and ecology groups. The year started with the planning application pending for 45 houses on the western part of the field. In March the developers submitted a revised application with a different layout for 45 dwellings. This required further objection letters from everyone and further documents submitted by DPG and our ecology consultants. The application was heard by Brighton and Hove Planning Committee in May. A large crowd gathered outside the council offices to protest against the development. Thank you for your support if you were there. During the meeting a member of Rottingdean Parish Council, our local city councillor, and our ecology consultant spoke against the development and after a three hour debate the committee decided to refuse the application on ecology, traffic and landscape grounds. This was cause for celebration, but we knew it was not the end of the story. In an Evening Argus article the developers had threatened to appeal the decision if the planning committee refused their application and true to their word, in August their appeal documents were published. Again DPG sprang into action preparing our own statement of case documents and commissioning our ecologist to review their flawed ecology statement. And again many residents sent in further letters of objection. In August DPG took a stall at Rottingdean Fair to publicise our campaign. We sold cakes and flower arrangements made by members

of DPG to raise funds and many new people signed up to our supporters email list. At the end of September we held a very successful curry and quiz night in Ovingdean Village Hall which also boosted our funds. We now await the planning appeal inquiry which will be in April. Rest assured we will back up the council’s refusal of the application as strongly as we can. The facts are on our side. Our aim is always to fight the battle in front of us and so far it has paid off. Who would have thought four years ago that local residents would be so successful against the might of the developer? The Deans residents have been a crucial part of the fight to protect this beautiful field. A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS If you would like to donate towards the cost of the specialist consultants we will need to employ for the inquiry please contact us or transfer funds directly to: A/c name DEANS PRESERVATION GROUP Sort code 30 94 63 A/c number 23429760

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Cinema Saltdean Film Review

Victoria and Abdul Queen Victoria, Queen of England, Empress of India – formidable. She was mother to nine children and someone not to be trifled with: a woman who knew what she wanted. But, wait - there’s another side to this impressive ruler. Beneath the public persona it would seem lies a rather melancholic, sensitive, if not sentimental, character: less worldly than may be imagined and fascinated by matters outside of her cloistered life. When two Indian men are commanded to appear at the Palace, chosen to be a part of a royal ceremony, Abdul Karim (Ali Fazel – ‘Furious Seven’), one of the two, enters Victoria’s world. Nervous about his part in the ceremony - and not wanting to ‘mess up’ in front of his Empress - there is a certain tension about how things will work out. Being given scant, rapid and seemingly impenetrable, instructions on to how to present himself before the Queen, does nothing to assuage Abdul’s anxiety. In the event, he acquits himself rather well and, in doing so, catches the Queen’s eye. This happenstance begins the friendship between Victoria and Abdul. Unlike the friendship between Victoria and one of her servants, shortly after Prince Albert died, this is not about soulmates, this is something else: this is about Abdul granting Victoria (Judi Dench) an insight to a world that she may have ruled but never visited. Abdul even introduces Victoria to exotic fruit! Abdul is a breath of fresh air for the Queen but someone who immediately strikes suspicion into the hearts and minds of the minions of the royal household, whose remit it is to be protective of the monarch. Nevertheless, the opposition to the friendship with Abdul is no match for the formidable Victoria (after all she is Queen). Victoria spends more and more time with her new friend; something that is seen by the opposition, as unwise and dangerous. Victoria is beguiled by Abdul, intrigued by his exotic ways, gentle nature, philosophy and his refreshing, out-of-kilter, attitudes. Abdul brings both the exotic into Windsor Castle and a friendship unfettered by formality. The household sees Abdul as a chancer, an upstart, most likely looking for an opportunity to take advantage of their Queen. The Queen will have none of it: Even Bertie, Prince of Wales (Eddie Izzard) cannot break the spell cast by Abdul. This is a funny, entertaining film with high production values and a heart of gold that leaves aside the politics and underlying issues of race and Empire.

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Instead, the film focuses on Victoria’s emotional intelligence: a rarely-exposed, let alone explored, element of monarchy. ‘Victoria & Abdul’ is the perfect vehicle for Judi Dench, cinema royalty herself, looking every bit as if she were born to play the Queen. The film has great charm and a sense of impish fun. It strikes an entertaining, cosy and compassionate picture of a monarch left vulnerable after the loss of Prince Albert. Script by Lee Hall (‘War Horse’ and ‘Billy Elliot’); Direction by Stephen Frears (‘Philomena’ ‘The Queen’ and ‘Florence Foster Jenkins’). Watch out for Tim Piggott-Smith, in one of his last performances, as Sir Henry Ponsonby. Splendid stuff. Jon NB You may have noticed that we’d originally planned ‘Brighton Symphony’ this month. Our apologies: we’ve had to postpone it for operational reasons – but do look out next month for some exciting news!

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Lions Latest News This month we talk about an opportunity to meet us and to discuss what we do as an organisation. Also, we mention some other important service activities including 'Message in a Bottle' and ‘It’s a Knockout’. With spring in the air, not at the time of writing but I am thinking ahead here, I am pleased to report that we will be at the Woodingdean Co-op on Saturday 12 May from 10 am to 3 pm. We will have a display, and will be happy to talk to you about what we do including our fundraising activities and the service we give to the community. Please come along and meet us and say hello. If you know anyone that needs help or needs aid including perhaps yourself, please come along and have a chat with us. We are a friendly bunch, and we will be pleased to see you. Coming up this year we have the Lions Fayre in Rottingdean on 16th June and our Saltdean Gala on 14�� July, also we have a bar at the BVUK Armed Forces Day on 1�� July. All these fundraising events will help local charities and community /Lions projects. On 20�� October we have a charity concert in Rottingdean Village Hall and on 18�� November our sponsored swim at Roedean. For the swim you can enter a team of any number. Up to 50% of what you raise goes to a cause that your team supports; while the main beneficiary for the Lion’s share in 2018 will again be Chestnut Tree House Children's Hospice. As to the charity concert, we are pleased to announce that the house band for Blind Veteran’s UK (BVUK) will be playing for us. They are a popular local group, joining us for the first time. We are very excited to be working with them on this fundraiser as the profits will be shared equally between the Lions and BVUK. It should be a fantastic night – please watch this space for tickets. On the assistance side, major ongoing service activities include the ‘Message in a Bottle’ scheme and we also support drop off points for used spectacles. These spectacles once collected are sent for refurbishment for use in the developing world. Unfortunately Lion John Craig who collected the glasses and did a lot of other sterling work for us passed away recently and will be sadly missed. Despite this loss the service will continue. Also, the Christmas lunches and summer outings for our senior citizens are an important part of our service to the local community. In addition, we participate each year in ‘It’s a Knockout’, organised by us and other local Lions Clubs, providing lots of fun for children and adults with learning difficulties.

If you would like more information on any of our service or fundraising activities or would like to lodge an interest in helping us at our fundraising events please contact Rottingdean and Saltdean Lions on 08458 339617 or email at info@rottingdeanandsaltdeanlions.org.uk. Lion Roger Bluff

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J Wagstaff Funeral Directors The branch has been refurbished with families in mind offering a fresh, calming environment. The décor and furnishings are soft and modern with an informal atmosphere. The funeral directors re-launched the Longridge Avenue office with a Grand Opening back in December. This was well received, we took advantage to introduce the charity Forward Facing who will receive our support for the foreseeable future. J Wagstaff is the oldest local family funeral directors, having served the community since 1911. The family traditions echo throughout with a new generation of Wagstaffs upholding the values and commitment to the families they serve. J Wagstaff have been part of the fabric of the local area for many years and hold dear the care and compassion required at the saddest of times. In view of this the new custodians of the day to day running have been selected to provide professional advice alongside their genuine caring empathy for the grieving.

J Wagstaff have also introduced their first highly experienced female Funeral Director Fiona Payne, who joined the company in August 2017. Fiona came to the family with many years’ experience, having worked her way up to Funeral Director. Fiona takes immense pride in her role and ensures every individual receives her upmost attention. Fiona describes her role ‘as an honour and privilege’. Our newly recruited experienced funeral arranger at J Wagstaff , Saltdean is Wendy Jamieson-Franks. She comes to us with a vast experience of many years arranging bespoke funerals. She treats every family as if they were her own, affording the respect and compassion expected by the Wagstaff family to ensure their high standards. As one of the few truly independent family funeral directors left, we are happy to offer the Golden Charter Funeral Plans providing peace of mind for the future. Currently there is a promotion until April 2018 offering £200 beat the price rise and an additional £100 promotion with the vouchers recently distributed. Wendy will be happy to meet you for a chat and a cuppa in branch.

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J Wagstaff Funeral Directors We are proud to announce the opening of the newly refurbished office in Saltdean.

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The Grange Gallery Now that we are looking forward to Spring, why not visit the Grange Gallery in order to look at the new exhibitions? February 13 – 04 March: THE ROTTINGDEAN ART CLUB Local residents meet on a Wednesday afternoon to encourage and inspire each other; the paintings, drawings and prints created in 2017 come together for these two weeks. This exhibition will include acrylic paintings, paper collages, oil paintings and watercolours of a wide variety of subjects. March 06 – 18: MIKEY SKINNER – Constructions and BERT WHEELER – Paintings. Thought provoking and innovative, these two artists explore obsession and memory. March 20 - April 15: KEMP TOWN ARTISTS COME TO ROTTINGDEAN A group of exciting artists who live and work in Kemp Town come together in Rottingdean creating a vibrant colourful exhibition of paintings and drawings. A reminder: from 2018 the hanging day at The Grange is now Monday, not Wednesday. Hence the Gallery is now open daily from Tuesday to Sunday – this change brings The Grange in line with other museums and galleries. Opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday 10.30 – 16.00 and Sunday 14.00 to 16.00 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.

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