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May 2017

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Welcome to the May Edition This month we received two very nice photos from one of our readers, Mr A.Willmer, as often happens we have run out of space to show both pictures in the magazine but I have been able to include one here, it’s taken in Kipling Gardens, Rottingdean, but I’ll leave it to you to see if you can find the location for yourselves!

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Page 7 Dolphin Computer Tips Page 11 Coastway Vet article Page 25 Health Tips Page 37-38 Local History Page 39 Slimming World Page 41 Friends of Beacon Hill Page 43 Neighbourhood Watch Page 44 / 45 What’s On & Events Page 53 Brighton Lifeboat History Page 57 Coasting Together Page 59 Cinema Saltdean Film Review Page 61 Rottingdean & Saltdean Lions Page 63 David Henty Copy Artist Page 65 Rottingdean Preservation Soc. Page 66 Index of Advertisers Cover picture: Colette Langton Printing: Newnorth Distribution: M A Distribution Disclaimer: The Deans Magazine Ltd does not necessarily support or endorse any views put forward by contributors or advertisers. Any information or advice provided here should be used at the readers’ discretion

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Computer tips from Dolphin Computer Upgrades Computer Tips & Advice 92

How Smart is your Kitchen? In the realm of the domestic housing market, the kitchen can be the “make or break” room due in part to the average homeowner spending more waking hours in the kitchen than any other room in the home. But whereas we’ve been considering whether we For our main course, we’re considering a smart have a breakfast bar, a butler sink, or an oven – one that can take the guesswork out of integrated fridge-freezer, the kitchens of the cooking through sensors and artificial intelligence future are going to need to be smart. that recognise, monitor and cook food exactly to There is a huge array of technological choices your liking. available to make your kitchen smarter, but we’ve And for our final course we like the look of the gone for three affordable options that you can app that helps you manage your kitchen more integrate without having to re-fit your entire efficiently by keeping track of what’s in stock in kitchen. your cupboards and its freshness levels. It For starters, how about a new pan? There is an provides a shopping list with items automatically “intelligent” cooking pan on the market that categorised to streamline your time at the tracks the nutrition of the food being cooked in supermarket, with high quality recipes accessed real time and integrates with fitness apps and based on your food inventory. devices. As you tell the app which ingredients As we become more aware of the effects of you’re adding to the pan, the pan’s integrated nutrition upon our overall well-being, the smarter weight and temperature sensors enables the app kitchen may be key in assisting us to maximise our to compute the nutrition value of the food you’re diets helping us to eat as healthily as possible. cooking.

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Coastway Vet’s article

Hydrotherapy for Pets Most pet owners would agree that what’s good enough for them is good enough for their pets and modern veterinary practices would agree with them. As therapies are developed and accepted as treatments for human conditions, they very often are taken up and used for the welfare and treatments of our pets too. One treatment that’s have made the successful cross over into veterinary surgeries is hydrotherapy.

regularly with your vet on their progress ensuring that your pet gets the most from its treatment.” To find out about Coastway Vet’s Hydrotherapy Centre visit www.coastwayvets.co.uk, or call the Hydro Team on 01273 692257.

Hydrotherapy can be used to treat a range of conditions in family pets, those with mobility problems, osteoarthritis or those who are recovering from surgery will typically benefit. Hydrotherapy can also be used to improve general fitness, reduce weight and treat neurological problems. Coastway hydrotherapist Kimberley Hassell says, “If your vet has recommended hydrotherapy for your pet, make sure you choose a qualified, experienced therapist. They will assess your pet, develop a tailored treatment plan and liaise

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Osteopathy tips

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Body Compensation & Scars The body is a magnificently intelligent ‘machine’ that is able to withstand a certain amount of abuse without apparent problems. This enables us to continue to function in a relatively normal manor even when we are compromised.

We are all familiar with the way the body compensates for a problem, e.g. where we automatically place more weight on one leg when the other one hurts. We do not really need to think about this as the body does it automatically and very effectively. If you observe a child with a hip problem, you may notice that they walk very effectively by swinging the affected leg out to the side. Similarly, when we have a minor injury the body compensates by moving or holding itself slightly differently to avoid pain and discomfort and within a few days we feel apparently better. After many years a build-up of various compensations can become too much and the body starts to give us symptoms because it loses its ability to compensate so well. We often call this ‘aging’, and whilst things do change as we age, I see many people who feel old before their time because they are carrying around too many compensations for injuries that have been left untreated. By helping the body to correct and balance itself after injury and illness, we can create more room for compensation when needed and more possibility to feel vital, which should be our natural state. I wrote some time ago about Maintenance Osteopathic Treatment (M.O.T.) where we treat our bodies as well as we treat our cars to keep them in optimum condition, even though we may feel quite well. This helps to iron out the creases and increases our capacity to compensate as some of the load we didn’t know we were carrying can be lightened. When we have pain in the body, we naturally tend to lean into or away from the pain in order to find a comfortable position. If you have ever had abdominal surgery, you are very aware of this. As you recover from surgery this is no longer necessary, however, the body tends to continue to ‘hug the lesion (problem)’ even though this may not be obvious. With our fantastic ability to compensate we can carry this adaptive posture for a great number of years without apparent problem. However, a minor incident can suddenly trigger symptoms or they can gradually creep up on us over time.

Whilst there is no scientific evidence that this occurs, I have treated many people for such conditions and helped to alleviate their suffering. Many women can suffer with lower back issues after C-section deliveries or hysterectomies, sometimes several years later. I have found that including treatment of the tensions in the scar tissue can have a positive impact on their ability to recover and manage the back issues. Similarly with other abdominal scars, such as appendectomies. After releasing the tensions in scar tissue it tends to look just like a line on the skin rather than being an obvious scar that pulls inwards or to the side. Due to the body’s ability to compensate for problems, we are often unaware of some of the issues until their load becomes too much and we start having aches and pains for no apparent reason. Seeking help for injuries when they happen as well as regular maintenance treatment can help you retain your vim and vigour and potentially avoid bigger problems at a later date. 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 60

Mike Laslett

Rottingdean Village School

As long ago as 1800 Dr Hooker, the vicar, provided voluntary schooling at The Grange, funded by voluntary donations and the children’s pence. Schools continued to be held in various homes around the village following his death. The first purpose built school was constructed at the foot of Nevill Road in 1859 on land donated by James Ingram of the Elms and the Earl of Abergavenny. It was designed by Edmund Scott, who later designed St. Bartholomew’s Church, Brighton.

In 1874 a second schoolhouse was added opposite, again on land given by James Ingram. In the picture you can see the entrance porch behind the drinking fountain.

Pupils’ attendance used to be recorded in a school log book. From this we can tell that the main reasons for absence were illness, bad weather, harvesting or inability to pay.

In 1902 responsibility passed to The County Council and electric lighting was installed. Local builders Margetts and Cooke sorted out the unhygienic drains and concreted the playground. In 1928 Brighton Corporation took over responsibility, eventually developing a new school building in Whiteway Lane in 1953. Class of 1881, with Miss Day - back row on left.

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Our photo shows the class of 1881 with Miss Day in charge. The Headmaster’s annual salary was £70 a year, while Miss Day, her assistant, received £40. Some faces are absent from the photograph as in the previous six months four children had died of scarlet fever (or ‘Failed’ as Miss Day so gently put it in the school log.) This was despite the Upper school having closed for five weeks to prevent the spread of the disease. In 1884 there was an outbreak of diphtheria resulting in the deaths of no fewer than nine children. Individual children were often away due to mumps, measles, chicken pox, bronchitis, ringworm, croup or influenza, there being no vaccinations against such diseases. Other absences were due to accidents. In 1876 a boy fell over the cliff and broke his leg. The Hilder family seemed particularly accident prone as William lost the sight in one eye in 1883, while five years later his sister Ellen was injured falling from the gallery. One of the Copper children was hospitalised after being kicked by a horse in 1889, while George Cowley was taken to hospital after being run over by a horse bus in 1883. The weather could prevent children from outlying areas like Portobello, Black Rock or Balsdean from attending. This was especially so during the severe winters of the 1880’s when most years brought heavy snowfalls. These children were given the concession of arriving half an hour late and leaving half an hour early. It is recorded that one boy at only 6 years 4 months was expected to walk over two miles each way from Balsdean. Not only did the children of coastguards have a long walk from Portobello or Black Rock but they were usually behind with their learning. This was because their fathers’ duties saw them move around the country and they “didn’t know their letters,” as the mistress wrote in the log. Another reason for absence was the lack of boots or being so unhygienic that the child was considered a risk to other pupils. This was especially so of the Baker, Gold and Avery families from Bunker’s Barn (now Margo’s Mews) which was an alternative to the workhouse. It was a difficult situation as the children had been compelled to attend but then sent home as too verminous.

Margo’s Mews

During the Second World War the playground had an underground bomb shelter. Many of the pupils recall the bombing in December 1942 by a Dornier 217. This damaged St. Margaret’s Flats, The Vicarage and Tudor Close and resulted in the death of PC Stone while on point duty at the crossroads. His daughter attended the Village School. Despite this activity it was still safer than in London, from where three schools were evacuated to join the Rottingdean pupils and other local schools. On a more enjoyable note, the children watched Queen Elizabeth pass through in 1941 to inspect the troops and later saw King George VI in 1943. Other pleasant absences were for Fairs, Weddings, Royal events, etc. For the Jubilee of George V there were sports, processions and a Beacon lit on Beacon Hill. This celebration was followed the next day by a visit to The Aquarium Cinema. For the Coronation of George VI every child was given a mug and joined a procession to see the Beacon lit at 10pm. Other days off were granted for weddings, especially that of Miss Mabel Thacker to which the children were also invited to the following tea! Other annual events included Club Day in July, the Forester Fair, May Day, Empire Day, the annual vicarage tea and Mrs Beard’s annual party. There was an outing in 1912 to The Victoria Pleasure Gardens, Burgess Hill (now the Victoria Industrial Estate.)

Victoria Pleasure Gardens

The school would be closed for a whole week for Jubilees, Coronations and for Harvest. Visitors provided another relief from lessons. The Vicar came every week but he often brought others who gave talks and lantern slides. The children particularly enjoyed the visits of Mr Hewitt from Field House School who brought oranges and Mabel Thacker who brought pennies!

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Local Slimming World News

Rottingdean Slimming World Married father of one, Justin Cooke, 35, joined our Slimming World Group in Rottindgean, last August, after seeing how well his Mum, sister-in-law and brother-in- law were doing. Justin and his family enjoy spending time with each other, sharing meals and having the kids play together. He saw how well his Mum, sister and brother in law were doing and decided to give it a go.

Justin says "Always finding time to go to the group is really helpful to get ideas for the week ahead and if I am finding certain times of the day difficult I get suggestions for how to deal with them."

Justin says " I love the fact that I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get hungry as there are so many options. The great thing is that my favourite foods can be adapted and I can still lose weight!" One of Justinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourite meals is the New York Bacon Burger with Cajun wedges and spicy coleslaw.

If you would like to lose weight and eat great food come along to our group on Wednesdays at 5.30 pm and 7.30 pm at Our Lady of Lourdes School, opposite The Green, Rottingdean.

Since joining last August Justin has lost over 5 1/2 stone in weight! He says that he feels much fitter, stronger and healthier and enjoys running around with his son, playing in the park.

(Entrance to the car park is up Olde Place Mews, gate entrance is opposite The Dene Rest Home). If you would like any more information please ring Lis on 07866469402

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Friends of Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill Nature Reserve The sheep are back on the Beacon Hill for approximately 3 weeks in May in an effort to tackle the ever increasing problem of ragwort. This is a government controlled plant (weed) with an obligation on the landowner to clear it as has been proven to be toxic to cattle and horses. As you will be aware we don’t have either on the hill but once the flowers die off and go to seed (similar to the dandelion) the spores catch the wind and fly off into neighbouring fields and this where the problem intensifies. Either the horses/cattle eat the plants or undetected parts of the plant may remain in the harvest which can potentially lead to Ragwort remaining in hay used as feed. But what of the sheep eating this “toxic” plant I hear you cry. Interestingly sheep, along with deer, are relatively immune to the effects of ragwort. A major problem is that when ragwort dominates a field, horses and cattle will choose this over the grass and then become picky eaters, preferring ragwort to grass. Despite the valiant efforts of our team of volunteers, this rampant plant is slowly spreading its yellow wings across our lovely nature reserve. Pulling the plant as we do is a practical solution to the spread but the benefit is only temporary as any root fragments remaining in the soil will give rise to new plants. On a positive note the ragwort is a very important source of nectar and pollen with about 150 species of insects, such as bees, flies and butterflies, visit the plant. In the early pulling season we are often leaving random plants that are home to large numbers of Cinnabar Moth caterpillars as the plant is their only source of food and they, in their small way, are natures control even if they only eat a minimal amount.

Please come and join us in the summer months to take part in the pulling. Long trousers, sleeves and gloves are recommended in case of any intolerances to the plant (although we have yet to have any serious skin reactions from our volunteers). Workdays are the 2ⁿ� Wednesday and 4�� Friday of the month. Upcoming dates are May 10�� & 26��, June 14�� & 23��, July 12�� & 28��. If you need an added incentive, after our Friday workdays we wander down to the Beacon Hub Kiosk Café for a cuppa and slice of vegan cake – because we’re worth it. New volunteers are always welcome to join us, meeting 10.00 at Longhill Road, Ovingdean, entrance to the Nature Reserve. Tools are provided but please wear study shoes/boots/gloves. If you would like further information we can be found at :E: FOBeaconHill@gmail.com T: 01273 983000 Facebook : www.facebook.com/beaconhillrottingdean

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Neighbourhood Watch

May Update We would like to thank the Contact Co-ordinators and Neighbourhood Watch members who attended our recent AGM & Open Meeting.

It was good to see so many of you and to receive some positive feedback with regard to the work NHW does in East & West Saltdean, Rottingdean and Ovingdean. The meeting was well supported by Police representatives from both Lewes and B&H. Inspector Rob Lovell from Lewes, Sergeant James Ward, PCSO Andrew McAllister and Public engagement Officer Kevin Brown from B&H all stressed the importance of the public being the eyes and ears on the streets and reporting anything suspicious to the Police. They also thanked Neighbourhood Watch for their continued support and for the work that they are doing in the three Villages. The speaker, Dave Chataway, talked about a WireFree Outdoor Security camera when used together with the Ring Video Doorbell provides a full ring of security around your home. This self install security

system enables you to monitor and interact with anyone on your property, no matter where you are, via a phone app. For more information visit www.ring.com No cold calling zones It is hoped in the next month or so the arrangements for Rottingdean & Ovingdean to become No Cold Calling Zones, supported by both NHW and the Police, will be underway. Every household will receive an explanatory letter together with a peel off window sticker which we urge you to use. More information will be published in the next month's edition of The Deans so WATCH THIS SPACE! for more information about Neighbourhood Watch contact Secretary Linda Hood 01273 306441 or email nhw.sro-sec@hotmail.co.uk web saltdeanrottingdeanovingdeannhw.co.uk Twitter: SR&O NHW

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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: 6-7PM Rottingdean Village Hall - Helena 01273 583299 Habakkuk Harriers running Club 7.00pm Running in and around Woodingdean. FREE. Phone 01273 705685 for details. Zumba 7-7.50pm Woodingdean Youth Centre, Warren Rd, £5, first class is FREE. 07795956793 Zumbadianelewis@aol.co.uk 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 303596. Or Pamela Reynolds 583701 Saltdean Community Centre Church Service ‐ 10.00am.Holy Communion St Nicholas Church Saltdean Vale, Saltdean Healing Clinic Drop in 10.00am - 1pm Saltdean for help with physical, mental, emotional conditions and animals Emma (BRCP/NFSH) 07551 607171 www.spiritualhealingandyoga.com The Senior Tea Club 10.30am-12.30pm for tea & chat. Telscombe Civic Centre Open to Senior Deans residents, free - donations accepted Maria - 07584052837 or 01273 307435. Conversa�onal French 10.30am‐12pm, Our Lady Lourdes Church Hall, Steyning Road, Ro�ngdean. 01273 390179. All proceeds go to CAFOD Fun & Fit 8.55‐9.25am ‐ Strength Blast, 9.30 ‐ 10.30 ‐ Pilates, Ovingdean Village Hall. Karen 01273 585506 Baby and You 10.30am‐12 noon at Hazel Co�age Clinic, Warren Road, Woodingdean. (drop‐in for expectant parents and parent/carers with babies who are not yet walking) ‐ (FREE) Healthy Child Clinic 1.30pm – 3pm at the Saltdean Children’s Centre (Outreach) in Boomerang Kids Nursery, Saltdean Barn,Arundel Drive West, Saltdean. Weighing, measuring and drop‐in session for children up to 5yrs and their carers.‐ (FREE) U3A Tai Chi 10am St Mar�ns Church Hall, Longridge Ave. Academy of Dancing 3.55 –7 pm. Charlene Benford 01323 899149 Saltdean Community Centre Over 50’s Keep Fit Classes – Tuesday 1.30 – 2.30 pm £3.00 per session. Tea and Coﬀee included. St Mar�ns Church Hall, Longridge Ave. Saltdean Parents/ Carers/ Babies/ Toddlers Tuesday 9‐12pm Pam Turner 01273 306553.Woodingdean Community Centre Zumba - Rottingdean Village Hall Tues 6.30 - 7.30PM, Helen Ford 07919 406917 www.helenfordzumba.com Royal Sco�sh Country Dancing Society – Tuesday 7.30pm to 9.30pm during school �me. Saltdean Junior School. Pam & Ray Archer 01273 684417 Pilates 7.45 - 8.45pm Deans Leisure Centre, Falmer Road Contact Jan Davies - 07904 187257

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

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

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

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

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

Sundays

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Rottingdean Swings Tickets are now on sale for "Rottingdean Swings" An evening of great entertainment by the Surgeons of Swing 9 Piece Band. Saturday 13th May at Our Lady of Lourdes School in aid of the playground appeal. Tickets ÂŁ25 each include a 2 course meal, music and dancing plus licensed bar. Tickets can be bought at the PARC Charity Shop and at Our Lady of Lourdes School

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Brighton lifeboats A short monthly series on their history Part Fourteen: The next generation of Atlantic class boats The Atlantic 21, Brighton's first lifeboat of the current era, was designed by Rear Admiral Desmond Hoare, Naval Architect, Engineer and Headmaster of Atlantic College in south Wales from which it took it's name, twenty one feet being the waterline length. It was a quantum leap in boat design, something immediately recognised the world over, and evolutions and variations on the design are now in use globally in every size from three metres to thirty metres and more. The A21 changed the ability and performance of the RNLI inshore fleet and it's niche became the link between the inshore and offshore fleets in that it could operate safely miles out to sea and was equally at home working in surf conditions, had a duration between three and six hours as required and if necessary could run ashore at sufficient speed that it would stop completely clear of the wave action and an emergency casualty could be unloaded safely directly into a waiting ambulance. While this was a tricky and exhilarating move, and was carried out in anger several times in Brighton and undoubtedly helped save lives it was not very popular with the crews as getting a ton plus boat back to the water again was a huge effort. Over the years lifeboat crews had great faith in this vessel but being used at it's limits, sometimes beyond, suggestions for improvements became apparent. The first essential shortcoming for working in extreme wave condition was the requirement for ballast in the forepart of the boat to punch through incoming waves. This was easy to create, simply by installing a tank below the fore deck and filling it with water. This however was detrimental to performance in other conditions so a clever system was devised where the tank could be filled either from a waterline in the boathouse or underway through a scoop system. Dropping the ballast again was done just by opening a valve and it quickly drained out. With further modification this has been used in all later Atlantic class boats. An electronics evolution was also happening with some amazing kit becoming available and all getting smaller and therefore suitable for use on smaller vessels. VHF locators which gave the direction from which a radio transmission was coming, GPS which initially was accurate to only about thirty metres [but is now down to millimetres in some cases but a few metres, globally, for cheap off the shelf units !], Track plotters, Radar,etc. All these improvements could vastly speed location and rescue of casualties. Fitting them in on a boat with a twenty one foot waterline wasn't so easy. Keeping the best of the A21, the next generation was the Atlantic 75, seven point five metres being the waterline length. Slightly larger, beamier and heavier but with much improved engines and a slightly higher top speed of over thirty knots, the first A75 [B737] arrived at Brighton on 1st July 1997. The new boat incorporated several of the new electronic items but not all for reasons of space onboard plus the fact that some still required extensive field testing for robustness and watertight integrity before being suitable to use on this class of lifeboat. Shortly after the new boat had arrived from Cowes base and still inside the locks and while the crew were transferring equipment from the "old" Atlantic 21 to the new vessel, B577 did it's last service from Brighton to rescue a young lad who had been spotted falling off the Marina West Arm. Fortunately others on the Arm had seen the accident, had thrown one of the safety liferings to him and were able to direct the lifeboat straight to the lad. He had a very short, but quick trip to the boathouse followed by a more leisurely trip to

hospital in an ambulance before being released none the worse for wear, soon afterwards. The crew then returned to their earlier task of transferring equipment from B577 to the new A75. Once completed, several sea trials were undertaken testing out every new piece of kit until they were completely satisfied and the new boat was placed on service that same day. Waiting for it's first call-out didn't take long and it was launched on it's first "shout" the same evening to a power cruiser with engine problems one mile south of the Marina. On scene it's crew had managed to solve their problem but, to be safe, the lifeboat escorted them back to their berth in the Marina. The new Atlantic 75 was a donation from a local business man, Roy Glossop and was officially handed over to the Brighton Station in a ceremony on October 19th 1997. Mrs Jean Glossop, assisted by her grandson, christened the boat "Thelma Glossop" in memory of Mr Glossop's first wife. All lifeboats, whatever the class, are refitted approximately every four years. This is an unbelievable process which is almost the equivalent of a total rebuild and means that every boat and it's equipment is kept in the best possible condition and ensures that the crews are always using the highest standard of boats and gear. However even boats with this level of maintenance are withdrawn from service at about twenty five years. The RNLI keeps a relief fleet of over a hundred boats of all classes ready to instantly replace any boat, like for like, if damaged on service and many vessels will be put into this pool when first withdrawn. The other usual route is that these boats are sold to other lifesaving organisations around the world. The Lifeboat Enthusiasts Society keeps track of all these movements, for example an ex Brighton boat is now in Finland and an ex Newhaven boat is in New Zealand. Volunteers to help fundraising to keep the Lifeboat Service running locally and nationally are essential and you can help in many ways. Some are able to give time to help in local events,etc. Some groups have projects where funds are collected and yet another very easy way is to pledge support to you local lifeboat by donating 25p, 50p or more on a quarterly basis for each call-out [a shout in "crewspeak" !] that the crew perform. If you or your group would like a talk or Station visit please contact Margaret Kimber on 07786 446 901. Compiled by Alan Young

Atlantic A737 on exercise with the Newhaven Lifeboat.

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Coasting Together ‘Coasting Together’ is the name of the User Group for the Sussex Rehabilitation Centre, based at Brighton General Hospital.

The Centre provides artificial limbs for about 1100 people, who come from all over East and West Sussex, together with wheelchairs and special seating for approximately 3500 other individuals from Brighton and Hove. It also offers out-patient services and orthotics to people with neurological impairments such as strokes, head injuries and multiple sclerosis from Brighton & Hove plus some patients from East and West Sussex. The User group, which aims to support each other, welcome and support new users and liaise with Centre management to review and improve facilities, has been in existence now for over 8 years. During this time we have achieved a large number of projects aimed at improving conditions at the centre and for patients. These include the provision of a sandwich fridge for the coffee bar, to enable fresh sandwiches to be sold, providing a supply of current magazines on a monthly basis (how many NHS sites do you know that actually has current magazines!), WiFi access for patients to help wile away waiting time, help with funding for children’s parties at the centre and other similar things. We have also provided user input to the tendering process for prosthetic and wheelchair supply and

maintenance contracts and created a ‘buddy scheme’ to allow existing users to provide support to new service users, which is particularly relevant for amputees. We are currently in the process of sourcing robust shoehorns for lower limb amputees; something essential to carry with you to help fit a shoe if you have a prosthetic leg. In addition we have social gatherings often followed by lunch. We are currently exploring the possibility of croquet sessions for amputees and wheelchair users and drop-in social coffee afternoons. We meet every 2 months on the Brighton General hospital site, except for our December meeting which takes place in a restaurant and is followed by our Christmas lunch. All Rehabilitation Centre users, their families and carers are very welcome to join the group and you will be assured of a warm reception from a group of people in a similar situation to yourself. For more information please visit our website https://coastingtogether.wordpress.com/ or email us at SCTR.srcbadmin@nhs.net David Walker Chairman - Coasting Together

Sussex Community NHS Trust and Brighton & Hove City Council staff and volunteers sessions and activities.

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Cinema Saltdean Film Review

La La Land

Cert. 12A

Spot the odd one out: ‘Oklahoma’, ‘Carousel’, ‘South Pacific’, ‘Sound of Music’, ‘La La Land’. If you thought that ‘La La Land’ was the odd one, you would be right. You could have said that all of them apart from ‘La La Land’ were Rogers and Hammerstein films; or you could have said that ‘La La Land’ is the only one made in the 21�� Century. Some themes are common: boy meets girl, they sing and dance a bit; then there’s the happy ending. Well, yes and no: in the case of ‘La La Land’, happy endings are slightly redefined. The story: Mia (Emma Stone), an aspiring actress, serves lattes to movie stars in between auditions; and Sebastian (Ryan Gosling), a jazz musician, scrapes by, by playing cocktail party gigs in dingy bars. As success mounts, their professional ambitions and personal relationship collide. First things first. The opening sequence is somewhat audacious: bored motorists give up sitting in a motorway traffic jam to take to the roofs of their cars; and sing and dance. It’s hard to remember this happening on the M25: perhaps there’s something about American freeways that’s more inspiring than Clackett Lane services. Modern cameras can now move nimbly; and it’s evident here as they bob and weave their way through the lines of singers and dancers, in a head-spinning route in between and over the cars. This is executed with zest and freshness that blows away the ‘Golden Haze on the Meadow’ and brings the musical genre smash bang up to date. The pace slackens as we get into the love story. Emma Stone (‘Birdman’ and ‘The Help’) gets the full glitzy treatment and breezes through the film effortlessly. Ryan Gosling (‘The Big Short’ and ‘Drive’) finds his feet as a convincing romantic lead with a bit of an edge. There’s homage too to the Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers films, in the dancing / floating sequence that takes the lead actors to their ‘City of Stars’ (Oscar winner for Best Original Song). The cinematography and lighting are a cut well above anything you might expect from a light and frothy musical; and, if you like jazz, then there may be just enough here to keep you engaged on that level. Hats off to Ryan Gosling for learning to play

jazz piano in just three months especially for the film – they are his hands you see at the piano. ‘La La Land’ was laden with Golden Globe awards and notably was pipped at the post for Best Film at the Oscars: a seventh Oscar however may have been considered a bit showy. ‘La La Land’ is an example of how the musical film genre has evolved. If you’re a fan of musicals, you will be sold on this. If you’re not and you just like ‘film’ then the sheer quality of the production will mean seeing this a couple of times - just so you can make sure that you really saw what you think you saw. Bet you come out humming the theme song! Next month a stellar performance from Oscar winner Casey Affleck (Best Actor in a Leading Role) as we go to ‘Manchester by the Sea’, Tuesday 27�� June. Jon

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Rottingdean & Saltdean Lions

Lions Update - May Lions cause chosen for the next round of the Co-op Community Fund At the time of writing, we learnt we had been chosen to benefit in the next round of the Co-op Community Fund. They give 1% of everything members spend on Co-op branded products and services to the local cause they choose. Our cause is to support our aim to give reading books to every child in all the primary schools in our area in their first year at school. We want to support as best we can the aim of giving to children the gift of lifelong reading and learning. So please, if you are a member of the Co-op, choose our cause – thank you in anticipation. Link for Co-op Community fund: https://membership.coopco.uk/causes?_Ga Sackville Swans awarded the Rottingdean and Saltdean Lions Sponsored Swim Trophy Recently, our Lions President, Andy Wavell presented our sponsored swim trophy to the swimming team Sackville Swans for raising the most money at our annual sponsored swim held at Roedean School Pool. Half of their money raised, £604, went to the Sackville Theatre Company while the rest went to the Lions funds with the major beneficiary being Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice. We congratulate the Sackville Swans and all the other teams that took part. All are winners. The next swim is on 19�� November: to enter please contact us below. Lions Fayre - Rottingdean Village Green 17�� June / Saltdean Gala – The Oval 15�� July Our Lions Fayre in Rottingdean will be held on the Village Green on Saturday 17�� June and our Lions Saltdean Gala in Saltdean Oval will be held on 15�� July. For both of these events, any small trader (providing you have public liability insurance cover) or local community group that would like to have a stall is most welcome to contact us – please call 07767 665 895.

sausages and meaty beef burgers with onions to our secret recipe will delight your taste buds – reason enough to be world famous. Please do not miss this barbeque if this is to your taste. There will be vegetarian options available and also ice cream and candy floss. Tombola tickets will be available for purchase during the day for instant prizes. Our Summer Draw tickets will also be available and this will be drawn at the end of the Saltdean Gala in July, first prize is £200! Arena events during the day will include dancing and various other activities demonstrated by local organisations. We are pleased to announce, for the first time at one of our Fayres, that the Regency Singers will be joining us. They will be singing songs from the shows. It will provide a pleasant addition to our day. There is still room for any local individual or performance group who would like to appear on either or both dates. And finally I am pleased to announce, as part of our Centenary celebrations, we are looking to assist with installation of more defibrillators and supporting signage throughout our area during the year. Please watch this space. If you would like more information on any of the above activities, or to enter a team for our sponsored swim, please contact Rottingdean and Saltdean Lions on 08458 339617 or email at info@rottingdeanandsaltdeanlions.org.uk. Lion Roger Bluff

The traditional Lions Fayre has been running in Rottingdean for well over forty years, and as a regular event has grown significantly in stature with it becoming one of the highlights of the summer season in Rottingdean. It is held on The Green and, as has always been the case, entry is free. Walking round the Fayre you will come across a book stall, some quality bric-a-brac, bouncy castles and a coconut shy. You will find many other games and stalls along with a bar and the world famous - in Rottingdean at least - Lions barbeque. The barbeque uses locally sourced meat from our local butchers – the big To advertise call 01273 586527 or email info@deansmagazine.co.uk

2016 Swim trophy presentation

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Local Artist

David Henty David Henty Art - Renowned Art Forger! David Henty’s history as a ‘copyist’ starts, appropriately enough, with a conviction for passport forgery in the mid-1990s. It was while serving the resulting prison sentence that David was inspired to start painting by a rekindled passion for art. David recreates masterpieces of Fine Art, by artists such as; Van Gogh, Amedeo Modigliani to Caravaggio, Pablo Picasso and Paul Gauguin, to name a few. Each piece involves rigorous preparation through David’s immersive research process; studying the original painting, developing an understanding of how the artist worked and, wherever possible, sourcing materials true to the period. David has an incredible collection of Fine Art recreations available to purchase, however if there is a certain painting any art lover, collector or corporate client is trying to source, David also accepts commission enquiries. David proudly represents the iconic artist Van Gogh by sporting his name on both of his personal vehicles. You may notice the personalised number plates driving around, one; V9OGH and the other V9OGHS. David has recently purchased a third number plate; FOR63R all we need now is a car to put it on! So, watch out for that one as well! This summer, we are launching our second exhibition for a week only ‘A Question of Attribution’ on June 10�� – June 17�� (2017). The exhibition will be located at No Walls Gallery, (114 Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UD). It’s an opportunity for the public to view a rare collection of David’s incredible recreations, alongside fellow notorious art forger and friend Billy Mumford who will also be exhibiting his 60’s abstract.

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Paintings by David. Above A.J. Munnings ‘A Gala day’ Below Van Gogh ‘The Bedroom’

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Rottingdean Preservation Society

The Grange Events, The Green, Rottingdean We are pleased to provide details of the Artists’ Open Houses events that we have facilitated; these will take place from 04 to 30 May as shown below. The following artists will be displaying their work (many NB: The artists’ talks on 10, 17 and 24 May, by the artists may well be known to you already): Mick Bensley, Barry themselves about their work will be primarily for Society Hinchliff, Bob Webzell, John Plater, Amanda Rosenstein members, guests will be welcome. Davidson, Paul Rowlands, Nichola Campbell, JCJ Pottery, Rottingdean Windmill Mike Hatchard, Maggie Cummings, Susie Patterson, Rob Upward, Jan Mnich and Sara Hill. “Snowball down a mountain”: Artist Chris GilvanOpening times: 04 – 30 May 2017; 10.30 - 16.00 Monday, Cartwright aka The Baron Gilvan, artist in residence at Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (closed Rottingdean Windmill. The Baron will create magnificent Wednesday) and Sunday 14.00 - 16.00. During this Open paintings, drawings and animations investigating Houses period we are also introducing, for the first time, psychological dream-worlds through automatism and the following talks and activities, in The Grange Gallery: intuition. ● Wednesday 6 May, 14.00 – 15.00: Childrens’ talk by Weekends of 6/7��, 13/14��, 20/21�� and 27/28�� May Rob Upward, artist – Picture this 2017; opening times 13.00 - 16.30 each of these ● Wednesday 10 May at 18.30 : Artist talk by Bob Saturdays and Sundays. These times coincide with the Webzell - the Maasai Windmill open days. ● Wednesday 17 May at 18.30: Artist talk by John Membership: Should you not yet be a member of Plater, wood turner – “Talking to wood” ● Wednesday 24 May at 18.30: Artist talk by Mike the Rottingdean Preservation Society and would Hatchard with jazz piano, artist and musician – “The like to join us, please telephone 01273 301164 or music of an artist” email rpsmemsec@gmail.com. ● Saturday 27 May, 11.00 – 15.00: Photography workshops for children by Paul Rowlands, photog- www.rottingdeanpreservationsociety.org.uk rapher.

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