Seaford Scene October 2012

SEAFORD Scene October 2012 Issue 66

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Welcome to the October issue of Seaford Scene. So autumn is here and the summer is now a distant memory - what summer I hear you say - well, there’s no use crying over spilt milk, let’s look forward to Seaford Bonfire Society’s celebrations that are taking place this month on 20th, see page 4. We have news from the newly formed group ‘Friends of the Cuckmere’ on page 10 and more outdoor interest from Seaford Natural History Society on page 13. Next month, Seaford holds its first open art exhibition which is for all ages - why not have a go and enter a piece of your own artwork? You could even win the £100 cash prize! - see page 35. And you can also take part in the ‘Big Draw’ at the end of this month, page 78 - how creative are you? Don’t forget the clocks go back at 2am on Sunday 28th and watch out for those ghoulies and ghosties on the 31st!

Enjoy your October...

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“Summer is over but Autumn is not so bad”

4 The Seaford Bonfire Society 10 Friends of the Cuckmere 13 Seaford Natural History Society 16 The 2012 Seaford in Bloom Awards 19 The Newhaven & District Model Railway Club 24 The Rotary Club of Seaford 27 St James’ Trust 31 Explore the Church on the Hill 35 Seaford’s First Open Art Exhibition 38 Who’s Who In Seaford?

41 A View From the Potting Shed 42 Seaford Gardening Club 45 Sandgate Close Open Garden Success 47 Seaford Exchange Garden 48 ‘Senior Moments’ (Spoils of War II) 54 Sussex Caring Pets 56 Running Commentary...

60 Seaford Martello Rotary Club Prom’s Night 61 Re-orient Your Life with Inner Landscapes 62 Seaford Kurlers 64 Local Gardener Scores Hat Trick in 2012 64 Artwave Success at Driftwood 69 Seahaven Lioness Club 75 The All New Sunday Lunch Club 76 The Big Art Secret 76 Arts @ Crypt 77 What’s On at the Hop? 78 The Big Draw at The Crypt 79 The Synergy Theatre 81 East Blatchington Lectures 81 Seaford Musical Theatre Juniors 84 Seaford Scene’s Object of the Month 86 What’s On Monthly? Pages 86 - 87 89 What’s On Weekly? Pages 89 - 91 98 Index of Advertisers

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THE Seaford Bonfire Society The Seaford Bonfire Society re-formed in 2010/11 after a gap of some 35 years and, as those of you who attended the procession last year will know, put on a splendid procession and firework display.

Plans are now underway to repeat the success of 2011. On October 20th 2012 the Seaford Bonfire Society will be holding a grand torchlit procession and firework display with free entry for all. The procession will leave the White Lion Hotel in Claremont Road at about 7.15pm to process through the town reaching the Martello Fields for a free firework display at about 8.30pm.

SEAFORD MUSEUM and HERITAGE SOCIETY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------th

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Summer Season Opening Times Sundays & Bank Holidays: 11am to 1pm & 2:30 to 4:30pm Wednesdays & Saturdays: 2:30 to 4:30pm Winter Season Opening Times (from 28th October) Sundays & Bank Holidays: 11am to 1pm & 2:00 to 4:00pm Group visits are available at other times by appointment Archives are open on the first Sunday afternoon of each month Tel: 01323-898222 www.seafordmuseum.co.uk Postal address: P.O.Box 2132, Seaford, BN25 9BH (The SatNav address code is BN25 1JH)

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The torchlit procession of Seaford Shags - Smugglers, Saxons and Pirates - will march proudly alongside other Sussex Bonfire societies accompanied by the brilliant Pentacle Drummers, the exciting Beach Bateria Samba Band and the thrilling Euphoria steel band. There will be road closures in operation during the evening and these will be properly publicised on the streets affected. Letters will be distributed in advance to those residents who are particularly affected by the short-term road closures and restrictions.

The Seaford Bonfire Society is entirely self-funded and you may have seen the Society’s presence at fetes and boot fairs this year where they have been fundraising not just to cover the costs of a huge firework display, but also to raise funds for the Seaford Lifeguards and the Seaford Downs Syndrome and Special Needs Group.

The official Seaford Bonfire Society 2012 programme is now on sale for £1, which you can purchase from the friendly Seaford Shags who will be on duty every Saturday in Broad Street and also from selected local retailers including Seaford News in Broad St, The Retro Market in the High Street, the Bakery in Broad St. and Phoenix Hair and Beauty in Sutton Rd. The programme contains full details of the procession timetable, the map of the procession route and plenty of information about Seaford Bonfire Society.

New members are always welcome to join this sociable family-oriented society and full details of how to join are included in the programme.

Seaford Bonfire Society is looking forward to putting on a wonderful procession and display for the people of Seaford and it looks forward to your support to help continue this magnificent Sussex tradition.

Be sure to come along and support Seaford’s very own Bonfire Society on Saturday October 20th, 2012.

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Friends of the Cuckmere

The weekend of 1st and 2nd September was a Friends of The Cuckmere milestone for this new group founded for helping to protect and enhance the natural habitats and ptember was a milestone for this new group founded for nce the natural habitats heritage of the The cultural heritageand of cultural the Cuckmere Valley, dance at the General Meeting and events were better than attendance of the General Meeting and events was members increased to over 50. better than expected and the number of members on had over 30 pictures which were judged by Nick Wiseman increased to over 50.

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had over 30 pictures, which were judged by Nick Wiseman of the Seaford was a bird watching walk led by Michael Blencowe of the Society. ot the Adult secondPhotographic event overlapping this The was winner an archaeological walkAmateur & nce onclass The Cuckmere,

by Julian During the was Tim King, with aMartyr. well-composed view from the ral Meeting generated plenty of discussions. This was Haven underphotography glowering clouds (above). under-16 shop on landscape

by Steven WaresThe of Seaford class was won by 10-year-old Anastasia Jay. rtlet Project guided children in making various objects on the On Saturday, the first event was a bird-watching walk On Sunday, MarySussex Benjamin, of Trust. led by Michael Blencowe of the Wildlife Sussex Wildlife Trust, led a The second event overlapping this was an archaeological wildflower walk. The group are photographed the Pumpon Barn walk and talk about the Frenchininfluence the before setting off on what turned out Cuckmere, by Julian Martyr.

During to be a rather damp the trip.afternnoon, the Special General Meeting generated plenty of discussions.

Also, that morning, Peter Bidmead & talk workshop about the on landscape This was followedledbya awalk practical mediaeval landscape of The photography by Steven Wares of Seaford Photographic Cuckmere starting off from Frog Firle.the the day, the Martlet Project Society. Also during guided children inDuring making objects thevarious afternoon, June on the theme Goodfield, of Alfriston & Cuckmere of flight.

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Many thanks to all those who participated in this weekend event of ‘Celebrating Cuckmere’. Particular thanks to those who led sessions. We are also grateful to those who joined the Friends either at, or as a direct result of, the event.

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SEAFORD NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY We are looking forward to welcoming current and new members to Seaford Natural History Society’s 2012/2013 indoor programme which starts on the 9th October. We are a friendly group of people with an interest in wildlife, particularly the plants and animals of East Sussex. In the winter, we arrange illustrated talks, usually on local flora, fauna and habitats, at St Luke’s Church, Walmer Road at 2.15pm on Tuesday afternoons – see the listings at the back for details. Our season starts this year with a session on Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (October 9th) and continues with Dragonflies on your Doorstep on 30th October.

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Out and about in October

Seaford Birds by Bob Self October is an exciting period of flux on the south coast as migrant summer visitors are replaced by incoming winter visitors. Although most summer breeders have already migrated south to warmer wintering quarters, the first week of the month often witnesses the last large waves of departing Tree Pipits and Yellow Wagtails. Despite the general exodus, however, we should still keep an eye out for interesting late stragglers. On average, the last Osprey is usually recorded around 26 October and the last Hobby of the year can be expected around 22 October when they are likely to be seen hawking for late dragonflies or dashing after the few remaining Swallows and Martins. On the coast, the last Common and Arctic Terns are still likely to be present until the very last days of the month. Although Swifts are one of the earliest species to migrate south to sub-Saharan Africa (with the bulk of them leaving in early August), the latest ever recorded was on 24 November while the average date for the last record of the year in Sussex is 16 October. A few Swallows are even later in departing with the last birds leaving around 25 November and there are even records of this species into late December. In suitable migrant traps along the coast, there are also still some summer visiting warblers to be found in

October while the average date for the last Wheatear is 10 November and Ring Ouzels can still be expected until 14 November – although the latest ever record of the latter is 26 December.

For most of us, however, October is more strongly associated with the beginning of the influx of winter visitors from the north. This certainly true of our winter water birds with the first White-fronted Geese, Smew, Goldeneye, Long-tailed Duck and both Black-throated and Great Northern Divers all being likely to be seen along the coast during the month. The first Bitterns also begin to be taking up their winter quarters in the county while the first Great Grey Shrikes can be expected to appear on the county’s heaths in the middle of the month. Other raptors which arrive in October are Hen Harriers, Short-eared Owls and the much smaller Merlin – although this year the first Merlin was actually recorded on the Cuckmere on the extremely early date of 1 August. Among the other more common arrivals to look out for in October are the winter thrushes like Fieldfare and Redwing and winter finches like Siskin, Redpoll and Brambling. For observers along the coast a familiarity with the call of these species will help greatly in identifying flocks of birds flying over.

For the more committed birdwatcher, of course, October is the principal month for finding a real rarity in Sussex. This is most likely along the coast and the bushes and gorse around Beachy and Seaford Head provide prime sites to scour for a possible rare vagrant like a Dusky, Radde’s, Barred, Melodious or Icterine Warbler or for brightly coloured jewels like Yellow-browed and Pallas’s Warblers along with the enchanting (and much commoner) Firecrest.

Again, the Horseshoe Plantation at Beachy Head is the locus classicus for the last three species. For those who watch the sea for passing birds from the Seaford sea-front, October is also arguably the best month to see Manx, Balearic and Sooty Shearwaters given suitable weather and wind conditions.

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The 2012 Seaford in Bloom Awards The Seaford in Bloom Awards Ceremony took place at Dean’s Place Hotel, Alfriston on 14 August.

Chairman Isabel Stephenson welcomed more than 80 invited guests, including Cllr. Linda Wallraven, the Mayor of Seaford; the Manager of the Eastbourne Arndale Centre, Bill Plumridge, who would present the awards; and representatives from organisations in Seaford who continue to support Seaford in Bloom in many ways.

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After a refreshment break, Isabel announced that this year, the Open Gardens Day was a great success. A record £2,300 had been raised: “We even ran out of scones for the cream teas”.

Isabel gave sincere thanks to all the loyal helpers and supporters who continue to make Seaford in Bloom so worthwhile, including Seaford Town Council; the Rotary Club of Seaford for sponsoring the awards event; Dean’s Place for hosting it, and many other Seaford businesses, societies, clubs and associations who have supported it.

Finally, thanks went to her committee, who always give her great support.

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Isabel then began the awards presentation. There were more entries than ever for “Best Back Garden” and “Best Front Garden” in this year’s Floral Competition. There was loud applause when Cllr. Wallraven presented the Mayor’s Cup for “Outstanding effort to enhance Seaford” to Crooked Lane Estates. For the second year running, the “Best Back Garden” and “Best Overall Entry” trophies were awarded to Mrs D. Hicks, who received a new trophy

this year, the Gillian Fisher Cup, which was donated and presented by Len Fisher in memory of his wife Gillian.

John Price presented The Ivy Price Cup for “High Standard of Achievement” to Old Ben Homes. 92-year-old Mrs Barbara Bax, a long-time supporter of Seaford in Bloom, was awarded the Plantsman’s Cup for “Best Plant Interest”. The Patrick McCausland Trophy for special contribution to Seaford in Bloom was awarded to Dean’s Place Hotel for generously hosting this event for the last five years.

After the awards Bill thanked all those who had entered this year’s Floral Competition and the Seaford in Bloom committee for their hard work in helping to make Seaford such a colourful town. Isabel closed the evening with a reminder that the next SIB fundraising event will be a “Pasta Evening” at Diella’s restaurant on Friday 30th November. Full details will be posted around the town nearer the date. For photos of all the prize – winners and winning gardens plus information on all Seaford in Bloom events go to: www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sib.

Photos: All the prize winners, Container Garden winners Mr & Mrs Anderson and Mr & Mrs Keep (Seaford in Bloom Cup), 92 year old Barbara Bax of Beacon Drive Seaford, receiving the Plantman’s Cup from Bill Plumridge, Manager of the Eastbourne Arndale Centre. Photos courtesy of Fotobox, Broad Street.

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The Rotary Club of Seaford August is the month for holidays but it has been ‘business as usual’ for The Rotary Club of Seaford. Last year the club was able to help the Seaford Musical Theatre Juniors get started with a donation to their funds. The membership has doubled and there is now a waiting list and well-received shows have been put on at the Barn Theatre. This year the club was happy to repeat its financial support which will go towards production and other costs which will help to make the project affordable to all. Club President Paul Vaesen, accompanied by his wife Daphne, made the presentation just before the dress rehearsal of their most recent production and was spotted joining in a chorus with gusto. Your reporter attended the opening night of sparkling musical theatre, which emphasised the great strides the company, under the direction of Paula Woolven, has made in the last year.

We were delighted to welcome Anne Bickmore as our speaker on 8th August. Anne is well known as a swimming teacher but not so many people will know that, arising from this, she has founded a charity, the Anne Bickmore Children’s Fund. Initially aimed to help needy children with the cost of achieving ASA awards it has now widened its scope to working with children and families in the UK to relieve poverty, hardship and distress whether caused by financial crises, disability, bereavement or hospitalisation. She left a lasting impression of great energy coupled with unstinting hard work all aimed to bring some joy and comfort to those in distress.

For those who are not aware of the Exchange Project in the Crouch Gardens in Seaford it is worth going to have a look. Over the last few years a disused plot adjacent to the telephone exchange has been transformed into a highly productive garden. The project helps local people of all ages who are disadvantaged or disabled in some way to use their skills to produce an abundance of flowers

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and vegetables. The club had helped in the purchase of some paving slabs and some members and friends turned out to move them from their delivery point to the garden. Three pallets of slabs and three Hippo bags of sand later we were happily exhausted and very pleased to have been able to help.

Yes, the sun shone for our monthly Car, Boot and Produce Fair in August! This was a considerable relief for all concerned after a complete washout in July and only the very hardiest attending in May and June. All the money raised goes to our Trust Fund for onward distribution, so a good turnout of both sellers and buyers is important. We hope for a similar sunny day for our last fair of the year in September.

We were pleased that the sun also shone for the South Coast Triathlon and Half Marathon where we have traditionally managed the car parking. Entries were up this year, perhaps spurred on by our Olympic success, and our Trust Fund benefited accordingly.

Just a few days ago the Wave Leisure Centre in Seaford hosted the Seahaven Para Games. This event was initiated

by Searchlight, in Newhaven, last year.

The club has supported Searchlight’s participation in disabled sporting events over many years and is delighted to continue to do so.

Eddie Kidd attended with his Olympic relay torch; the non-competitive nature of the events appealed to all.

Looking forward, we will be running our annual raffle at Morrison’s in October, when a substantial cash prize can be won and in November we are hosting a Seniors Tea Party with entertainment, at the St James Trust.

Photos: (left) At the Exchange Garden - Katie Hoff with President Paul (l) and Rotarian Andy(r) (above) President Paul presenting at the Para Games, (below) Eddie Kidd at the Para Games.

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St James’Trust The new minibus is now on the road and fully functioning.

It is insured, maintained and fuelled for a year, thanks to the generosity of several local clubs and organisations.

Equipped with a wheelchair lift, the bus is greatly appreciated by the members.

Here we are, nearly nine months into 2012, and for St. James’ Trust it has been a year of ups and downs. St. James’ is now looking forward to a new start, hopefully in a new clubhouse and extending the services to its core clientele.

Sadly Maggie Gentry, Ken and Doreen Davies have retired and the wonderful music appreciation afternoons provided by Bob Hipwell, who is now sadly too unwell to carry on, are missed by all. We are looking for volunteers to organise visits to the local theatre, and to take groups out for tea and visits to places of interest. Anyone who would like to put on a musical appreciation afternoon once a month please contact the office.

The long-running and very expensive court case, over a tenancy dispute against a local builder who was running a business from one of the Trust’s buildings and refusing to agree terms, has now been settled in St. James’ favour, with costs. It is anticipated however that any recovery of this money will take an unreasonably long time. The Trust is the owner of a very large, old and high-maintenance property, requiring large sums of money for repairs and essential upkeep just to stand still. It has been decided by the membership that the best way forward is to sell part of the property for development and to rebuild one of the buildings to a high standard for use as a new clubhouse. We are negotiating with developers at this time and are looking forward to being able to start afresh, to expand and improve our services to the local community.

The Trust volunteers have been fund-raising like mad and the donations towards the running of the new bus were obtained, by the efforts of Viv Reynolds, Jill Boniface and John Creasey, from Sussex Community Foundation, Cooperative Group Community Fund, South East Region, Bernard Sunley Charitable Foundation and the Rotary Club of Seaford. The Keith Baker Charitable Trust donated £20,000 towards the purchase of the new bus.

The Tuesday Lunch Club continues to run at maximum capacity, and Janet White and her team continue to produce mouth-watering meals. Our longest-serving group, Seaford Hand Bells, continues to meet on Wednesdays; the Recorder Groups and the Hotchpotch Orchestra meet and play weekly at the clubhouse.

Thursday guitar lessons with Haven Guitar Club have classes for all levels: for details check it out on www. havenguitarclubs.co.uk/. There are yoga groups, dance classes, drama groups, religious meetings and much, much more. The toenail-cutting service continues on designated Fridays and the hearing-aid battery exchange service continues to give service on the first and third Fridays each month. Anyone in need of these services can obtain details from the clubhouse reception on 01323 492800.

The Trust hosts Hard of Hearing and Lip Reading sessions, also the Stroke Club.

The three halls are available to hire for children’s or anniversary parties; alas there is a time limit of 10pm as there are close neighbours to consider. The minibus is available with a driver for hire by groups wishing to go out and about; the vehicle will seat six plus an escort and one wheelchair.

St. James’, like many other local charities, depends solely on volunteer workers and all administration duties are carried out by unpaid helpers. The shop is still doing well and as usual is run by dedicated volunteers guided

by Frankie Good and since the resignation of Ken and Doreen the Drop-In at the Old Town Hall still continues to provide a haven for locals made welcome by the able group of volunteers.

If you are interested in assisting with cooking or serving at the Lunch Club, driving or escorting on the minibus, doing a stint in reception or cleaning the car park once a week, please contact the reception office on 01323 492800.

The Trust would like to thank the people of Seaford and area for all their support.

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Explore The Church On The Hill ‘Explore the church on the hill’ is the title of an Open Day at St Peter’s, East Blatchington, Seaford, on Saturday, 6th October from 10am to 4pm.

Its aim is to strip away the mystery of church by giving people time to look at the church itself, and to learn about the diverse events which are held there. The Mayor of Seaford is expected to call in at 10am. The Rector, Canon Dr Andrew Mayes, said, “St Peter’s has been here 800 years, but we sense we’re Seaford’s best kept secret”. The ‘Hill’ in the title refers to Blatchington Hill. St Peter’s is at the corner of this and Belgrave Road. Admission is free! Photo: Phil Sutters.

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First open art exhibition for Seaford at the Crypt Gallery Seaford is to hold its first open art exhibition at the Crypt gallery from 10th to 15th November. The local community are being encouraged to submit artwork with the chance of winning a top prize of £100 and a chance to exhibit their work in the Crypt Art gallery.

Entry to the competition costs £5 for up to two works (free for any junior artist under 16). There is a £100 cash prize for the winning adult entry and a special trophy for the junior prize winner.

This is Seaford’s first open art exhibition and will showcase work by local artists. People who have never exhibited are particularly encouraged to enter the competition. Work will be hung by specialist volunteers from the Crypt Gallery committee. The beautiful medieval undercroft space below the main gallery will also be used to show work. There will be free entry for visitors to the final exhibition. Paintings will be selected by three of the existing committee members: Nicky Auster, Keith Allfrey and Brian Millar. All three live in the Seaford area and have a background in the arts.

“We are really hoping to get a wide selection of entries to choose from. In my experience it is such a thrill to have work selected and shown.” said Keith. “A lot of work will be available to buy but the main purpose is to showcase the creative talent of people that live in and around the town” said Nicky, the other judge.

“I’m really looking forward to the event and encourage local residents to come along and have a look at the artwork. So many people say they have never been in the Crypt Gallery - which is a shame as it is a real Seaford gem.” said Brian.

SEAFORD'S FIRST OPEN ART EXHIBITION 10 - 15 November 2012 at the Crypt Gallery Residents of Seaford and the surrounding areas will be able to submit work with the chance to win the top judge’s prize of £100.

Entry is £5 for up to two pieces of artwork (on this occasion sculpture and photography are excluded).

Local schools will be contacted to invite applications from students and a junior prize will be awarded.

Further details plus entry forms can be found at www.thecryptgallery.com, by contacting Seaford Town Council on 01323 894870 or by visiting the tourist information office in Church Street Seaford. crypt@seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk

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Nothing else has changed, they still regard themselves as Seaford’s Blindmakers albeit based 15 minutes away in Eastbourne, where their headquarters have been for more than a quarter of a century.

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Who’s Who In Seaford?

Clare O’Malley, Member of Seaford Bonfire Society.

Clare has lived in Seaford for 10 years and as a member and a ‘pirate’ of Seaford Bonfire Society, she is responsible for selling programmes. She attended Tideway School in Newhaven and used to work as a Registered Nurse for Mental Health and was the deputy in a pre-school on the Isle of Wight. Clare is divorced and has a son Paddy, 19, a daughter, Hope, 12 and a Bichon Frise called Sooty.

What do you like best about Seaford? I like the friendly people and I love the location of having the seaside one side and the country side the other.

What is your favourite song or piece of music?

Attack by 30 Seconds to Mars.

What book are you reading?

The Measure of Magic by Terry Brooks.

What is your favourite film? The Muppets Christmas Carol.

Which living person do you most admire? My Mum. What is your favourite smell? Chocolate!

What is the first line of your favourite poem? ‘Mummy I love you’ – a poem written to me by my daughter Hope.

What words or phrases do you most overuse?

“Seaford bonfire society programmes £1 only!”

How do you relax? Reading and going to music concerts.

What has been your most embarrassing moment? Sitting on a beach in Hayling island when a strange man took his clothes off and sat next to me and started talking to me.

What is your favourite journey? Going on holiday anywhere.

What is your greatest fear? Not knowing what’s swimming underneath me in the sea.

What is the most important lesson life has taught you?

Sometimes when people tell you something is not possible - it is!

Which person in history would you most like to meet?

Roy Castle.

What makes you sad?

Terminal illness and prejudice of any kind.

How would you spend a million pounds? Quickly!

What is your greatest extravagance?

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A view from the Potting Shed Raised beds can be a real bonus when growing vegetables in your garden.

They certainly have a lot going for them. They can enhance the look of the vegetable plot and will make life a lot easier. This is the perfect time of year to start the construction of one or more raised beds. The timber required is not too expensive but you may need help with their construction.

You can even buy ready-made kits for self- assembly but these are somewhat expensive. After the cost of the initial outlay they can last for many years. They are much easier to dig over and maintain throughout the growing season. Because the growing bed is much deeper the yield should be better and the quality of produce much improved. It makes weeding easier and if you use a “closer planting system” the hoe can be left in the shed. Should your soil be poor or stony you should double dig the ground level before filling with goodquality topsoil. These beds are ideal

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Seaford Gardening Club Can someone please tell me what happened to summer 2012 - did I miss it? At least as I write this report we are experiencing some lovely September days, even if the evenings are beginning to draw in. So we must make the most of the early autumn days to tidy up in the garden and prepare to plant bulbs and suitable plants for the spring.

We did not have a talk in August, but we did have four very enjoyable outings during the summer months, with one more to go to Wisley Gardens in October. Anne is already planning her programme for 2013 and has some nice ideas up her sleeve! The new programme will be out at the end of January 2013.

Our next social evening will be on Wednesday 31st October. The meeting will start half an hour earlier than usual, at 7pm, to accommodate the AGM proceedings.

Then Mr Peter James Hill will give us a talk entitled “A Guernsey Travelogue”.

We are now back in the Clinton Centre, Clinton Place, Seaford (please use side door opposite Tesco). The programme of talks for 2012/13 will be available at this meeting. Members can also renew membership for £10 for the coming year, new members and visitors for a £2 fee are more than welcome to come along and enjoy a friendly evening of entertainment. I have never been to Guernsey so will look forward to learning about its delights.

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Sandgate Close open Garden Success A garden in Sandgate Close opened by Aideen and Denis Jones in July as part of the National Garden Scheme has raised over £3000 for charity.

The garden was opened on 1st and 22nd July and proved enormously popular, receiving 256 visitors on the first day, and 291 on the second. The crowds were looked after by 30 volunteers, who contributed to the days’ success by selling plant cuttings, home-made jam and second-hand books and providing around 300 afternoon teas for hungry visitors.

The garden has also welcomed private group visits from, amongst others, the Sussex Hardy Plant Society who enjoyed trips to Seaford garden designer Lindsey Thomas’s garden and the Seaford Exchange Project on the same day - and East Blatchington Mother’s Union.

The money raised by the garden’s opening will be divided among various local charities, including around £1000 for the National Garden Scheme.

Approximately £1000 will also help Stay Up Late, a charity of which Denis Jones is chair, which works to improve the social lives of adults with learning difficulties who need full-time carers with them whenever they go out. The charity campaigns for changes to employed carers-shift patterns, to allow them to stay at events, such as gigs, football matches, cinema visits and trips to London, until they finish. The organisation is also on the verge of launching a ‘gig buddies’ project, which will recruit volunteers to partner attendance at events.

Aideen Jones is Chief Executive of Southdown Housing Association, and a further £1000 of the money raised will go to the Association’s Tenant Welfare Fund. The fund provides grants to tenants to meet unusual expenses not covered by other benefits or income, such as smart clothes for a job interview or urgent items to equip a new tenancy.

The Seaford Exchange Project, a community gardening project, will receive £128, along with a cup donated in Denis’s mother’s name as a prize for their annual children’s pumpkin-growing competition, the Alice Jones Award.

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SEAFORD EXCHANGE GARDEN: WE ARE FIVE Five years ago a large area of ground overshadowed by the telephone exchange building next door was hidden from view behind large gates and high walls that provided a warm and sheltered breeding ground for weeds. Landscape gardener Lindsay Thomas, who later constructed the Peace Garden just in front, and Wendy Simmons were saddened by the neglect but saw its potential and persuaded the council to let them take it over. They envisioned a community garden where volunteers would work together tilling the soil, sowing seeds, taking cuttings, growing plants and vegetables and selling the produce to provide a working profit that would perpetuate the cycle. The volunteers would welcome everybody, inclusive of impairment, and would strive to make the garden accessible to all.

That dream quickly became a reality thanks to the energy of Lindsay, Wendy and others who also saw the garden’s potential and at a party next month we will be celebrating the fifth birthday of the Seaford Exchange Garden. Lindsay and Wendy should be justly proud of the legacy they have entrusted to the care of their co-volunteers and at the time of writing we were hoping that some of the party fare could be made from our own harvest, though no tomato sandwiches owing to blight.

In the meantime the High Sheriff of Sussex, David Allam, was visiting the gardens on Friday 26 September and we hoped that he would be delighted to see the good use we have put to the monies which have enabled us to fence around the wildlife pond and take courses on First Aid, Health & Safety, Food Safety and Disability Awareness.

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He was also going to be shown our progress with the classroom to be erected soon at the back of the garden, for which Robert has done the lion’s share of preparing the soil and laying paving slabs so kindly donated by the Rotary Club of Seaford and Chandlers, helped by our team of young volunteers.

Meanwhile there’s the Pumpkin Lantern Parade on Sunday 28 October to look forward to so see you there with – or without – your pumpkins and carvings. The Garden Team Photo: Rotarian Isla Sitwell wields a shovel alongside volunteers

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A Short Story

Senior Moments (Spoils of War II)

By Alan Morton

Bill had been up in his loft rummaging through boxes for over an hour. The idea was to start getting rid of some of the junk that had been accumulating over the decades, but as yet the large black plastic bin liner on the floor was relatively empty. Next year Bill would be eighty, he had no idea where the time had gone, and apart from the aching in his joints and some daily medication, he felt no different than he had done when he was a young lad. He placed the lid back on a cardboard box labelled Holiday Stuff 5 and returned it to one of the shelves he had created in the loft many years before.

Bill lifted down the next box, marked All Sorts, placed it on an old chest and removed the lid. He sifted his way through yellowed editions of newspapers dated 1st July 1966. They all heralded the valiant success of the England football team in the World Cup Final the day before. He came across one commemorating the first moon landing, then one announcing Margaret Thatcher as the UK’s first woman Prime Minister and this was quickly dispatched towards the sack on the floor.

He felt down to the bottom of the box, he knew it would be there, and withdrew a small bundle of tissue paper. Bill carefully unravelled it and revealed three lead soldiers brightly painted in the red-coat uniform from the Crimean era. They were a souvenir from his youth; of the war years; of the time he had unearthed the small figurines on a bomb-site in Silkstream Road, North London; the bomb-site that was all that was left of his friend Stanley’s house. Stanley, the owner of the lead soldiers; Stanley, the best friend who he never saw again after that fateful night when a German bomb destroyed the house. The pangs of guilt were still there, and Bill swallowed a lump that had welled up in his throat. He had been too quick that morning back in 1943 to salvage the little soldiers for himself, and he had never forgotten or forgiven himself for having given them more consideration than the wellbeing, welfare and whereabouts of Stanley. He wondered what had become of him, whether he had survived the war and what sort of life he had made for himself. For his own part, Billy’s family were bombed out themselves only a few days later and they evacuated to the South Coast, in which locale he still resided and had spent the rest of his life.

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A voice from the hatch signalled that his lunch was ready, so he carefully wrapped the lead soldiers in the tissue paper and took them downstairs to show his wife, and to recite the story of how they were procured. He wasn’t sure that he had ever shared his story with her, even though they had been married for nearly fifty years, but it lightened his load to do so.

“Whatever became of Stanley,” queried his wife Pam, “did you ever try and find out… you know young Daniel may be able to help…. he is into all that stuff…. family research…tracing old school friends and the like.”

Daniel was Bill and Pam’s grandson, and he had been telling them only recently how he had been able to track down some old friends on the Internet.

“I’ll mention it to him the next time he is here,” said Bill, “I guess it would be interesting to find out, although I fear he may well have perished during the war.”

A couple of weeks later Bill retold the story to Daniel, and asked if it was possible to find out what had happened to Stanley. Daniel was doubtful, but asked for some details, including the name of the school that they had attended as boys. Later that evening he checked out the www. schoolregister.com website for Tufton Street Primary school for the years 1939-1943. There were only a few names that had been recorded for that period, and at first Daniel missed what he was looking for, but there it was; Stanley Slater (1941-1943). Daniel clicked on the entry and some information about Stanley appeared. Daniel typed out a message outlining that he was making a search on behalf of his grandfather, William Carter, and enquired whether they had been friends at school and whether he remembered him.

Daniel had to wait three weeks for a response, but it confirmed that Stanley was indeed Granddad Bill’s long lost friend, and what was so unexpected and coincidental was that he lived only thirty miles along the coast in Worthing.

Stanley had been very enthusiastic in his replies and asked if it was possible to drive over and see his old school friend.

Daniel responded by arranging a date and time when he would be at his granddad’s. Ten days later Daniel was sitting in his grandparents’ lounge when there was ring on the door bell.

“I’ll get it,” said Daniel, jumping to his feet, “I know who it is….a little surprise for you.”

Bill looked at Pam and shrugged his shoulders, a mystified expression passing over his face. They heard murmurs from the hallway before the door opened, and an elderly gentleman of Bill’s age entered the room wearing a brown

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overcoat and clutching a shoe-box under his arm.

“Billy?”, said the stranger, and Bill got to his feet uncertainly, a questioning look in his eyes.

“It’s Stanley, Bill…. Stanley Slater….from Silkstream… we were at school together.”

“My Lord, I don’t believe it….it can’t be, can it?” and the two old friends shook hands before embracing one another.

The next half an hour passed in an instance. Pam had served tea and cake that she had made especially for Daniel’s visit, while Stanley and Billy reminisced over their boyhood and the times they had shared together.

Bill laughed at how they used to go out looking for shrapnel after night raids and how they stored their collections in their secret camp in a derelict shed over Addington Road allotments. It was then that Stanley leant over the side of the settee he was sitting on, and lifted the shoe-box that had been sitting on the floor next to him. He removed the lid and pulled out a large piece of metal, “I kept a few pieces,” he said, handing the shrapnel to Billy, “Did you keep any?”

“No,” Bill replied, “We evacuated a few weeks later and went to stay with my Auntie out in the country. We couldn’t carry much with us… besides we lost most everything in the raid.”

“Well, you have this piece then,” said Stanley, “as a keepsake; a memento of those dangerous times and an age of innocence when we knew no fear.”

“And had no real idea of what was going on around us,” added Billy seriously.

“Here’s something else,” said Stanley, and he placed a little wooden box on the coffee table in front of him. He slid back the lid to reveal three lead soldiers painted in Crimean livery.

“Do you remember these? I can’t recall whether I ever showed them to you, but there were six. I went back to our house the morning after we were bombed out, but this was all that I could find.”

There was a look of complete astonishment on Bill’s face, and he felt his eyes mist over. He slowly got to his feet and opened a drawer in a sideboard and pulled out a bundle of tissue paper. He slowly unravelled the tissue, and one by one placed three matching lead toy soldiers in their place in Stanley’s little wooden box.

“It’s time these were returned to their rightful owner,” he said, a tear slowly trickling down his cheek.

Stanley rose to his feet and the two old friends embraced.

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Local Sussex actor encourages dog and cat owners to join Sussex Caring Pets Peg - The Sussex Caring Pet Peg is one and a half years old, very scruffy, small and black with a ginger moustache. She’s a Schnoodle, one of the ubiquitous hypoallergenic poodle crosses. “She’s a comical sort of dog,” says her owner, TV and film actor, Paul Bazely, most well known for his role as “Troy” in ITV’S hit comedy BENIDORM, “and she’s been a huge hit with my two children. She’s very loving and she makes us all laugh all of the time. She doesn’t bark, she talks to us!” So she’s a much-loved family pet but now her role extends beyond the family. “She loves people especially children, and twice a month she wears what I call her “vest of honour” in her role as a Sussex Caring Pet (SCP) therapy dog.”

Paul was approached at a local summer fete and dog show to be a celebrity volunteer member for the charity and he jumped at the chance. Peg was “auditioned” at the age of nine months to become a therapy dog, to check whether she had a suitable temperament, and she passed with flying colours. Paul and SCP therapy dog Peg have since become regular visitors to a local school for children with special needs and a care home for older people. “I get an awful lot out of it, “ says Paul, “ and Peg loves all the attention! The senior citizens enjoy petting Peg - dogs are of course, naturally therapeutic and Peg’s gentleness and responsiveness seems to relax and unlock them in some way. The elderly residents reminisce about the past in a way which I find fascinating. Peg’s presence means we have an instant topic of conversation, an instant bond she facilitates the connection between us and the talk just flows. She’s also rather partial to the biscuits they reward her with!”

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“The children are lively, full of questions about Peg and also what it’s like to be a TV actor. Peg gets a lot of exercise on those days with the children! A lot of the young adults have problems with concentration, but Peg brings out a gentleness in them, a caring side to their nature which is very touching to see.” Paul has found his work for the charity immensely rewarding: “I can see that the SCP therapy dogs really seem to show a

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These caring therapy dogs also do visits to local hospitals and hospices and their arrival is always greeted with laughter from the staff as well as the patients. “ Peg is very stimulated by her visits and she always sleeps well on her ‘working’ days! I like that the charity is locally based and helps to forge links with the local community. It has brought me closer to Peg and made me appreciate what a gift owning a pet can be - a gift which can easily be shared. As someone in the public eye it’s also rather good for me to see that on these occasions my dog gets more attention than I do!”

About Sussex Caring Pets SCP believes that animal-assisted therapy provides a source of companionship, comfort and stimulation that is unique and also underpins the work done by the professionals. Our teams of volunteers regularly visit residential care homes, special/mainstream schools, hospitals and hospices. To be suitable your dog or cat must be people-oriented - not excitable and not nervous as they may come across unexpected noises and unusual behaviour during their visit. If after a series of simple tasks we agree that the pet is suitable, then we discuss with the volunteer what kind of place they would like to visit and what might best suit their animal. Once approved, visits are usually conducted weekly or fortnightly depending on the volunteer’s availability and the needs of the place to be visited.

To find out how to volunteer, or see how to support us in other ways, please visit our website: www.sussex caringpets.org or email us at info@sussexcaringpets.org or call us on 0779 646 8291. To receive an application form please send a S.A.E. to: SCP, 80 Oaklands Avenue, Saltdean, Brighton BN2 8PA or see our website.

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Running Commentary...

Whether it was because of the ‘summer temperatures’ or the lighter evenings of the last three or four months, many runners will have probably done much longer training runs than usual, and leg muscles will not have needed so much ‘warming up’ to find the good, economical pace that successful distance running relies on. This is ideal preparation for an autumn marathon or other long race.

Amongst a good variety of short races in Sussex in October are three tasty, longer challenges, beginning with the tough Lewes Downland 10 miles, but be warned. At around the 7-mile point the route becomes an energysapping mud slalom as it snakes along the bottom of a narrow valley and up to the ridge path that will lead you to the finish. Will it bring you to your knees?… Probably. Will you ask yourself why you’re doing it? … Yes!.. but runners are stubborn creatures and don’t give up! A week later, on the 14th you could do the amazing off-road Jog Shop 20-miles event, which uses much of the Downs just east of Brighton. Again, be warned… as it will have enough severe geographical hazards to make you realise that the Lewes 10 may have been just a ‘walk in the park’. To finish the month on the same mean theme is the Beachy Head Marathon on the 27th. It has probably the steepest start of any marathon followed by about twenty significant hills to climb before ending with a knee-trembling descent to the finish. It is harder than the Snowdon Marathon but you’ll recover from it quicker than the London Marathon. By the way, not all races in Sussex are tough. In fact, we are very lucky to have such a range of events within a short drive, and perhaps therein lies the key to the success of so many of our local runners. To get the most out of our beautiful sport of running it is important to mix the distances, vary the types of terrain and always try to include in your itinerary new races and fresh challenges. Check out the Sussex Races website for the calendar of events to suit all runners.

One interesting story to come out of the London Marathon last April was a thought-provoking discovery by Seaford Strider, Alex Parsons. She was running with a GPS watch and it revealed that Alex had run 26.7 miles which is longer than the true marathon distance. This can be explained by the streets of London being so full of runners that she had to constantly weave left and right to overtake runners. Over the course of the route from Blackheath to the Mall this had amounted to running an extra half a mile, which at Alex’s pace would have added a good 5 minutes to her finishing time. Had she been able to maintain a ‘straight’ course Alex would have set a marathon PB. With this article being dominated by marathons, next month will focus more on shorter distance running and races.

Martin Bulger, founder member of Seaford Striders Running Club

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TOTS & TUMS NEW Classes: Monday 9.30am Just Mums on the Run Seaford, Salts Cafe 11am Tots&Tums Newhaven, by Fish Shop Tuesday 9.30am Just Mums toning (Venue tbc) 11am Tots&Tums Seaford, Salts Cafe Wednesday 9.30am Just Mums on the Run Newhaven 11am Tots&Tums Newhaven, by the Fish Shop Thursday 9.30am Tots&Tums Telscombe, Chatsworth Park 11am Tots&Tums Seaford, Salts Cafe Prices £5 per class Or £20 for 5 prepaid classes Tots&Tums is an exercise class without childcare worries, baby comes in the buggy. With fat burning & toning its a fun way to get your postnatal body back.

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CHRYSALIS HYPNOBIRTHING The Empowering Way to Give Birth

Learn how to relax and release fears, tension and worries about your forthcoming birth.

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SEAFORD MARTELLO ROTARY CLUB PROMS NIGHT 2012 Seaford Martello Rotary Club is pleased to announce the details of its PROMS NIGHT 2012. This popular event is now in its ninth year and will be held at Seaford Head Community College (Arundel Road site) on Saturday 13th October 2012 at 7.30pm. Seaford Silver Band will be joined by Moira House Junior Choir, Rosemary Kemp and guest singers Margot Miller and Graham Tubb. Tickets cost ÂŁ9 and can be obtained in advance by calling 07775 604912 or by calling in to Newberry Estate Agents, 53 Church Street, Seaford.

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RE-ORIENT YOUR LIFE WITH INNER LANDSCAPES On beautiful day in August, I arrived at Dean’s Place Hotel, in Alfriston, to be a part of a new concept with a group of people I was yet to meet.

The concept was not one that could be packaged or manufactured, but one that would only work if those people wholeheartedly entered into the spirit of the day and the event they had come to experience, initially purely by responding to a leaflet describing what was on offer.

The carefully chosen venue in the heart of the Cuckmere Valley was the first and initial insight into the day that evoked some wonderful responses. To some a new place they had never visited and to others who had in the past merely driven by never realising the beauty and serenity the area and the venue had to offer.

My first realisation that this day was going to deliver its promise was the immediate gelling of the group. The course was being held in a beautiful room called the Garden Room, which is surrounded on all three sides with windows which look out over the delightful grounds of Dean’s Place.

The main aim of the day was to bring people together, out of their usual environments to take time out for themselves and learn the art of realisation that they can take control of their lives and indeed ‘life doesn’t have to be like that’.

The overall opinion of the group was that meeting new people, conversation, learning to truly listen, not judging or advising, enabled them to open up and talk and learn about themselves in a totally new way. I was astonished that this was achieved by the group with little intervention from Barry Winbolt, the facilitator. He told us that the concept had been arrived at over a period of a year in the planning stage, and a lifetime career imparting his knowledge and experience with others to this very end. The difference to all the many events, courses and seminars that he had lead was the inclusion of walking. To take the groups outside and to re-introduce them to the one thing we humans can all share, that is free and will benefit our health and well-being and give us a natural surrounding to make the space to move forward with our own personal development.

The whole day produced some great work, responses, observations, goals and plans, inspiration and many positive comments, but one will remain in my memory of the day and its achievements by one particular lady attendee when asked to sum up her feelings in a short statement ‘Powerful simplicity’.

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on-going by keeping communication between us in the form of a Google forum, and in turn encourage each other to continue the work we started on the day so that their new outlook on their life could become their habit for life.

I feel strongly that what Inner Landscapes has to offer would benefit a large number of our community. I have experienced many things in my life where I have struggled to make the transition to come through, and through my connection with the approaches these events take, have learnt and continue to learn how to take control of my own personal development.

We rarely take time out purely for ourselves, feeling it’s in some way selfish to focus on our well-being, where in fact if we are not functioning well, we do not in turn function well in our daily lives and interactions with each other. We all have such strong demands on our time and seem to tell ourselves that there are not enough hours in the day to take the time we need for ourselves. Most importantly to get outside in nature, and reap the benefits that our ancestors did. Angela Chabot The event was Find Your Bearings; Reorient your Life www.innerlandscapes.co.uk Inner Landscapes retreats combine focused group work indoors with inspiring walks outside in the beautiful setting of the Cuckmere Valley.

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Retreats and workshops to help with change, transition and personal growth Inner Landscapes’ aim is to guide people to greater satisfaction and fulfilment in their lives through an understanding of life changes, transitions, meaning and purpose.

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October 24th - 25th YOUR PATH IN LIFE: a two day retreat November 28th FIND YOUR BEARINGS: re-orient your life see our website for details www.innerlandscapes.co.uk Inner Landscapes is based in Seaford t: 01323 893 092 e: info@innerlandscapes.co.uk

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Seaford Kurlers ‘Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’(Keats) Did I blink or go to sleep but I do not remember The Great British Summer. Maybe a senior moment. Nevertheless this is autumn; let’s enjoy the colours and the late sunshine.

Seaford Kurlers have been active since my last newsletter. The para games day at the Downs Leisure Centre was really a joy to be at.

So many competitors all with lots of smiles.

Eddie Kidd (right) turned up to open the day with his Olympic Torch. The guy did well. Seaford Kurlers were on hand to assist and guide the competitors in the game of Kurling first of the four types of games that were played.

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When Bob died in 2010 the club decided to have a cup in his name. The cup was donated by a Kurling club in Littlehampton.

Bob had worked closely with them to advise on how to set up a similar group. We will also start our in-house tournament in October.

Seaford Kurlers meet every Tuesday at the Downs Leisure Centre at 2pm until 4pm. We have an annual membership fee of £5 and a weekly fee of £2.50. We also belong to ESDA (East Sussex Disability Association).

Seaford Kurlers will be having their AGM in TFS Seaford Scene Advert.qxd 12/12/11 09:24 October and voting for this year’s recipient of the Bob

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Local gardener scores hat trick in 2012

Owner of Driftwood Garden in Bishopstone near Seaford has scored a gardening hat trick this summer.

Geoff Stonebanks of 4 Marine Drive in Bishopstone was appointed an Asst County Organiser for the National Gardens Scheme in East Sussex in June this year, after starting to open his garden for them in 2011. This was to be the start of a gardening roll as he then found out his garden was one of the 4 finalists in the Daily Mail National Garden Competition, selected from over 1200 entries nationwide and described by Monty Don as the horticultural equivalent of the Olympics. Geoff is now the proud owner of a cast-iron blue plaque to mark this fabulous achievement, considering his is a small plot 112ft by 42ft at its widest, front and back! One of the judges said "I've seen hundreds of gardens over the 21 years of judging the Daily Mail Competition and believe me, you are up there with the best of them." Now to make the hat trick, Geoff has been told that his garden is the national winner of the Garden News Magazine Gardener of the Year Award for Best Small Garden chosen from hundreds of entries across the country,

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short-listed to the final 15 then judged to be the overall winner, for which Geoff receives a trophy and vouchers for more plants to add to the several hundred he already has in both his front and back garden. To really put the cream on top of these achievements Driftwood has raised over £15000 for various charities both local and national and £8000 this summer alone. Since Geoff first opened his garden in the summer of 2009 it has gone from strength to strength, with over 50 openings, over 5000 visitors; he has baked over 2000 cup cakes!

None of this would be possible without the invaluable assistance of Mark Glassman, Celia Hughes, Richard Walsh, Clare Mayers, Rosa Bottrill and Janice & Mario Dennington who have all given a tremendous amount of time and effort to support the fundraising initiatives, not to mention the generous visitors! Geoff has already set all his opening dates for 2013, for St Wilfrid's Hospice, NGS, Mayor’s Open Garden Trail (10 gardens scheduled for 2013) and Macmillan Coastal Garden Trail (20 gardens scheduled for 2013) so check out the details at www.driftwoodbysea.co.uk or contact Geoff on 01323 8992896 if you want to be part of the garden trails.

ARTWAVE SUCCESS AT DRIFTWOOD Artwave has been a fantastic success at Driftwood again despite some poor weather, especially for Macmillan Cancer Support and the artists displaying their work there! Although the visitor numbers of 847 were well down on last year, just over 22%, it did not stop those who came along from spending their hard-earned cash! Sales of the great art on display in the award winning garden were 36% up on 2012. More importantly for Macmillan the generosity of the visitors and the artists who kindly donated pieces of their work, Mark Glassman, Miranda Ellis, Anne Megan Griffiths, Celia Hughes and Chris Burchell Collins, means that a fantastic £1367 has been raised along with the proceeds from the raffle, donations and proceeds from sale of tea and cakes. Mayor of Seaford, Cllr Linda Wallrraven, made the draw for Macmillan, with garden owner Geoff Stonebanks who organised the event.

All at Driftwood would like to pass on their sincere thanks to all who helped contribute to the excellent amount of money going to Macmillan.

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HAPPY HOUR 10% off all treatmentS booked Between 6pm and 8pm on Thursdays and 8am and 9am on Fridays Take advantage of our new longer opening hours and book now...

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IS BACK IN SEAFORD (Formally of Beauty Box) NOW HAIRDRESSING at

AU TO N O M Y WELLBEING FOR PROMOTIONAL OFFERS TELEPHONE 01323 890383 48/50 High Street, Seaford www.autonomywellbeing.com

Hairdressing in your own home      

Perm from £34 Cut and Shampoo & Set £20 Cut and Blow Dry £20 Cut £13 State Registered (SRSH) 25 years experience Shampoo & Set £13 www.oceancuts.co.uk

 01273 581741

07592 308508

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Hair Design 01323 – 893370 14 Dane Road, Seaford, BN25 1LL

L-R: William, Jess, Debra & Gerry

SPECIAL OFFER

GHD Straightening Irons Gift Pack

Was £149 Now £99

Pack includes straighteners, travel hair dryer, Evening bag and more. Available while stocks last...

Stockists of: TIGI – BED HEAD PRODUCTS, GHD STRAIGHTENERS, GIFT VOUCHERS & MUCH MORE!

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Massive sample gown sale Starts Saturday 6th October Extended opening on 6th, 8am - 6.30pm

Seahaven Lioness Club Seahaven Lioness Club serves the communities of and draws members from Seaford, Newhaven and Peacehaven. Since our very successful Golf Day in July (reported in Seaford Scene last month) most of our activities and donations seem to have been in the other towns, though we did take our stalls and games to the Seaford Donkey Derby and will continue with our Saturday stalls in Broad Street until the middle of October, weather permitting.

Our next big fundraiser will be in Seaford however.

This will be a Fashion Show in conjunction with M&Co and Exquisite You Bridal Boutique (who showcase their beautiful evening dresses), raising money for the Lioness’s Charity Trust, which supports (mostly local) groups and individuals with specific needs. It will be held at Seaford Golf Club in Firle Road on Tuesday 30th October, where the doors will open at 6.30pm ready for a 7pm start. There will be a wide variety of clothes on show and models of all ages and sizes! Tickets are £6 each to include coffee, but other drinks will be on sale at the bar. Tickets are available from M&Co or the

Lionesses (01323 894085 or 01323 899380). This event was very successful and enjoyable last year – we look forward to seeing many of you there! We are grateful to M&Co for their support in providing posters and tickets as well to both shops for supplying the clothes.

Fashion Show Seahaven Lioness Club in conjunction with M&Co and Exquisite You Bridal Boutique

Seaford Golf Club Firle Road Tuesday 30th October 6.30pm for 7pm start Tickets £6 each to include coffee - available from M&Co or the Lionesses (01323 894085 or 01323 899380)

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Call Stuart 01323 894270 or email stuart@cwt2001.com

Looking for an original gift?

Purchase a gift voucher for that special person and I will do their tree

Your local family history researcher can find the answers!

SHORTCUTS BARBER SHOP

Clock Restoration Service

Quality, Modern and Traditional Hairstyling for Men & Boys

Shortcuts welcomes Scott, our new barber, who has replaced Dawn.

Open 6 days 3 barbers working Sats Experienced Barbers Est. nearly 20 years

55 Church Street, Seaford

01323 892357

For antique clocks and mercury barometers.

Movements, dials and cases.

Collection and delivery.

Clocks and barometers bought and sold.

Robert Edwards 01323 890857 70

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Krissy of Sussex & The Sussex Girls Christmas Fayre 2012 Date: Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th November 2012 Time: 11am till 4pm Where: 25 Chyngton Way, Seaford, East Sussex BN25 4JB Come and see who we are and what we make.

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The All New Sunday Lunch Club We are pleased to announce that, as from this month and with the full support of her family, this Lunch Club is to be renamed The Joyce Campbell Sunday Lunch Club.

health that prevented them venturing out to visit friends who were in the same situation themselves and it is a known fact that many people who live on their own rarely, if ever, cook a good old-fashioned roast dinner for themselves followed by a pudding with custard!

Joyce rectified this by starting a monthly lunch club that provided a really good meal in good company and transport was arranged for those who needed it. This venture was very successful and much appreciated.

Sadly, Joyce died last June but those volunteers who had worked along side her, some for many years, decided they would like to continue the venture that started all those years ago.

We are very grateful to Joyce’s family for their support in our endeavours and currently, the new lunch club is going from strength to strength.

Approximately fifteen years ago, this great lady had a great idea. She was aware that there were many elderly people in Seaford who sat at home alone on Sundays. The reasons were various – families that lived a long distance away or immobility and poor

The Joyce Campbell Sunday Lunch Club is held on the third Sunday of every month at St Peter’s Church Hall. Please phone Madeline on 01323 892327 for further details.

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The Big Art Secret In a special fund-raising collaboration Towner, the contemporary art museum for South East England, and St Wilfrid's Hospice are staging ‘The Big Art Secret’ - an exciting exhibition and online auction of original postcard-sized art by celebrities, regional and nationally known artists and by local people and hospice patients.

The auction aims to raise much-needed funds for the Hospice’s new campaign - Campaign Hospice Reach – a campaign to transform end of life care for every person in our community.

The exhibition and auction has attracted national attention, and now features works by David Hockney, Tracey Emin, David Cameron and even David Dimbleby. There are over 500 pieces being exhibited and auctioned as part of the initiative. You could bag yourself a bargain if you can spot a masterpiece!

The Big Art Secret features post-card sized art which is signed on the back so that the identity of the artist remains secret until the end of the auction, when all is revealed. The exhibition at Towner in Eastbourne runs from 13 – 20 October with the eBay auction of all works running from 10 – 20 October. Further details and a link to the eBay shop can be found on the St Wilfrid’s Hospice website at www.stwhospice.org.

Caricatures By Lesley Harvey The ideal Birthday, Anniversary and Christmas present or just to make a friend laugh!

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ARTS @ THE CRYPT October Rob Upward 29th Sept - 4th Oct, 10am - 5pm Annual exhibition ‘In the Frame 2012’ Shared Exhibition with resident artist, Lindy Dunbar 6th - 11th Oct Eastbourne Life Group 20th - 25th Oct, 10.30am - 4.30pm Annual exhibition of this popular group’s work.

The Big Draw Children’s Event 29th - 30th Oct, 11am - 3pm Accompanied children are invited along to participate in activities. Free event!

The Big Draw Adults Event 30th Oct, 7.30pm Smugglers and pirates will make themselves available for a life drawing experience. Free event!

For details contact: The Crypt Gallery, 23 Church Street, Seaford. Tel: 01323 894870 E-mail: crypt@seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk www.thecryptgallery.com

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what’s on at the hop?

‘Bounded in a Nutshell’ by Peter Messer

Saturday 6th October to Thursday 18th October Tuesday to Saturday 10.30am - 5pm; Sunday 12 noon to 5pm. Closed all day Monday

Born in 1954, Peter Messer studied Fine Art at the University of Brighton. He works mainly in egg tempera on a traditional gesso ground and has exhibited in solo and group shows in the UK, US, Germany and France. His work is frequently exhibited at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition and the New English Art Club and he has been a finalist in the Hunting, Garrick Milne, Lyn PainterStainers and Singer and Friedlander Prize exhibitions. In 1998 he won the Sotheby’s sponsored Chichester Art Prize and in 2000 was commissioned to provide twelve paintings for the Sussex Book of Revelations. In 2004 he completed a commission for the House of Lords. He lives and works in Lewes, Sussex.

Hop Gallery Open Exhibition 2012

The Hop Gallery Open Exhibition 2012 contains an exciting and diverse show of paintings, drawings, photography, mixed media and textiles by selected artists from the South East of England. The welldeserved reputation of this annual exhibition is evident from the number of enquiries and applications received which were of an extremely high standard, giving the selection panel a very tough job indeed.. We are sure that visitors are going to be thrilled with the quality of artwork which has successfully come through the judging process.

Saturday 20th October to Thursday 1st November.

Tuesday to Saturday 10.30am to 5pm; Sunday 12 noon to 5pm; Closed all day Monday.

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The Big Draw at the Crypt The Big Draw is a national initiative which encourages drawing in all its forms and aims to include people who would not normally get involved in anything “arty”. The Crypt is holding two days of workshops followed by an exhibtion.

Come take a line for a walk On Monday 29th October and Tuesday 30th, 11am-3pm, accompanied children are invited to come along and participate in activities including drawing an enchanted forest on the wall, the instant portrait booth, drawing games and more. And it’s free!

Hung, drawn and quartered For adults, on Tuesday

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Join us in the landscaped area of the Crouch on October 27th between 9am-11am and draw a picture of your dog, to be featured on the new Pooch-in-the-Park tea towel (available to buy nearer Christmas if enough dogs take part).

You donʼt need any artistic skills, experience, or materials! This is a free event from

Friends of the Crouch

30th at 7.30pm smugglers and pirates will make themselves available for a life drawing experience.

Expect fun and mayhem with models from the Seaford Bonfire Society. This is a free event.

Dog Drawn A spin-off event takes place in Crouch Gardens on 27 October, 9am-11am, when dog walkers will be asked to draw their pooches.

Exhibition Work from all of these activities will be displayed in the Crypt on Saturday 3rd November For more information see www.campaignfordrawing. org/bigdraw/

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their exposure to thought-provoking theatre.

The right bums on the right seats ‘Bums on Seats!’ has become something of a mantra in the amateur and community theatre – and under-standably so.

An increasingly hostile economic climate places an almost irresistible emphasis on getting the public through the turnstiles in order to maintain financial viability. But is that necessarily always an end in itself?

The Synergy Theatre Company was formed five years ago with the aim of rejecting the notion that black figures in the accounts ledger are the ultimate criterion of success and survival. If we accept that the amateur theatre – much of which is of a quality to equal its professional counterpart – is an outlet for leisure pursuits and ambitions by aspiring actors, then the tenet of having to pay one’s way doesn’t really hold. If, for example, we had chosen golf as our consuming interest, the considerable costs associated with that particular pastime would be accepted without demur.

Quality plays, by their very nature, attract quality audiences and our company has seen a steady growth in audience figures over the last few years, with increasing numbers of ‘regulars’ coming back for more of the same. An eclectic repertoire will always stand the test of time which is why Shakespeare, Ibsen and the modern classics have formed the backbone of our productions. This serves a double purpose. It attracts actors from across the county who are looking for opportunities to extend and hone their skills on the backs of good parts in challenging plays. It also attracts increasingly discerning audiences, many members of which have cut their play-going teeth on some of the frothier products of the playwrights’ pens, who also wish to extend

If this sounds like illusions of grandeur, that is not the intention. Theatre should accommodate the entire canon of the art-form – from slapstick comedy and farce (incredibly difficult to do really well), via musicals and straight plays to the ultimate in dramatic tragedy. Seaford already hosts two successful theatre companies and, by moving to the Clinton Centre, we are looking to augment the already extensive range of choice and to raise the town’s theatrical profile still further through positive cross-pollination. A quick visit to our website at www.thesynergytheatre.co.uk will reveal what we have planned for our 2012-2013 season.

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East Blatchington Lectures Our November/Christmas lecture will be with Alan Morgan, who will talk on the subject “50 years Cruising and Sailing”. Alan is a very well-known expert on both subjects. Amongst his other skills are boat designing.

Alan’s talk will be followed by our Christmas tea to round off this year’s successful season.

I wish to thank you all for your support. It’s like seeing old friends every time.

The talk is at St Peter’s Church Hall (or Church depending on numbers) and will start at 2.30pm.Tea will follow all for the price of £5. This of course is still for church funds - a medieval church needs constant attention.

Special thanks to the group of ladies who do the teas, to Stephen Newberry and his merry band in their office in Church Street and to this magazine for printing the articles.

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Seaford Musical Theatre Juniors liaise with award winning author Giles Paley-Phillips The Seaford Musical Theatre Junior section was delighted to take part in a story-writing workshop as part of 'Beyond The Torch Run', a community arts engagement project by local artist and Paralympian Kristina Veasey.

The event was funded by the Arts Council and the workshop was led

by Giley Paley-Phillips, author of 'The Fearsome Beastie' and winner of the People's Prize literary award.

Ten SMT Juniors, aged between 8 and 16, took part and enjoyed creating story boards, pictures and short plays, with Giles's help, based on friendship, diversity, the local landscapes and the spirit of the passing Olympic Torch.

Some of the work created by the children will be on display at the Crypt Gallery, 23 Church Street, Seaford from 10.30-6pm on Tuesday 11 September and 10.30am to 4.30pm on Wednesday 12 September as well as other workshop displays and pieces from artists Jo Brown, Simon Wood, Kristina Veasey and Tony Anderson.

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Annual General Meeting FRIDAY 2nd November The Meeting will start at 7pm in Chapel Rooms Parish Church of St Peter Belgrave Road East Blatchington BN25 2HE We hope to have senior Librarians from ESCC to talk about the progress of the NEW LIBRARY Our Patron Norman Baker MP has been invited to join us and our Guest Speaker is Julian Peterson Manager of Seaford Oxfam

After the formal Meeting, there will be Refreshments, a Raffle and the Annual Quiz

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SEAFORD SCENE’S OBJECT OF THE MONTH Each month the Seaford Scene will identify an object of interest amongst the museum’s vast collection.

Look out for the ‘Seaford Scene Object of the Month’ label which identifies it at the museum.

Figurehead ‘Phoebe’ Seaford has two beautiful ships figureheads on display – the wonderfully restored and brightly coloured queen from the prow of the Peruvian which was wrecked near the Martello Tower in 1899 and a more dour unpainted lady.

This second carved figure is often overlooked. She has been nicknamed ‘Phoebe’ although the name of the ship she came from has been lost to history. We know that the figureheads originally belonged to Seaford Council after being donated by a Seaford family (possibly the

Crooks who lived on the seafront).

Phoebe was left to rot in the council warehouse at the end of Brooklyn Road until she was rescued by the owner of the Tea Gardens at Littlington where she was on display for many years until being donated to Seaford Museum in 1974.

A benefactor has recently generously agreed to pay for Phoebe to be restored and repainted. Advice has been taken from experts and she will receive the greatest care and attention. Before she is winched out of the tower for her makeover why not call in to see her?

Selected by Kevin Gordon

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BUYING A HOME TOGETHER AND NOT MARRIED? More and more people are choosing to live together

to be able to leave his or her share in the property to

without getting married. Many people believe that

a named person other than the other owner(s).

after a couple of years they become common law husband and wife, with the same rights as married couples should you separate or one of you dies, but this isn’t the case.

Which option you choose depends upon personal choice and your particular circumstances. In any event it is vital that you seek your solicitor’s advice.

It is important to note that if you go on to marry or

So, what do you need to think about when you are

enter a civil partnership your spouse/civil partner

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may have a claim on any property whether owned

If you are planning on buying a property together you will need to decide how you are going to own the property, agree on it, and make this clear in the documents that are drawn up beforehand.

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property (and the proceeds of its sale) belong to both of you as one. Neither of you have a separate share which you can sell or leave to anyone else in a Will.

If one of you dies, the other becomes the owner of the whole property. This is commonly adopted by married couples and those in a civil partnership

solely, jointly as joint tenants or jointly as tenants in common in any subsequent divorce proceedings.

This is where a Pre-Nuptial/Registration Agreement can be of significant value.

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Making a Living Together agreement also greatly reduces the chances of your relationship ending in the worst possible way - in a long, bitter and expensive court battle.

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WHAT’S ON OCT Sat 29th Sept - Thurs 4th Oct ‘Where on Earth?’, Rob Upward The Crypt Gallery, 23 Church St 10am - 4.30pm. An exhibition of work from a local artist.

Tel: 01323 894870

Friday 5th Seaford Hard of Hearing Club St. James’ Clubhouse, 11 Blatchington Road, Seaford ‘The Lost Village of Tidemills’, presented by Kevin Gordon. Tel: 01323 898628

Sunday 30th September Full Moon Gong Ceremony Gong Gardens, Sutton Road 6.30pm for 7pm start. Voluntary £10 contribution or exchange.

Free Gong session and CD for pregnant ladies. For more information tel: 01323 890101 or 07973 227175.

Seaford Community Cinema Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7pm for 7.30pm. ‘Tyrannosaur’ (Cert. 18). With Eddie Marsden, Olivia Coleman.

Dir. Paddy Considine. Tickets £6/£5/. Advance booking recommended, from Seaford Tourist Office or online. www.seafordcinema.org

Tuesday 2nd Seaford Head Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Blatchington Monthly meeting and lunch for members and guests.

Tel: 01323 896373 Seahaven Friendship Club Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane 8pm. We welcome old and new members to join us in a wide range of social events. For more information, tel the membership secretary 01323 895625 Wednesday 3rd The Wednesday Group Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd 7.30pm. Meeting in the Wesley Room. Rev. Rose Westwood. Tel: 01323 891003 Thursday 4th Farmers Market Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 10am - 2pm. First of a new weekly farmers market.

Speciality breads, cheeses, preserves, meat, eggs, honey, cakes and savouries.

Seaford Inner Light Club St Peters Hall, Belgrave Road 2pm. Entertainment, tea & raffle.

Monthly meeting for Blind & Partially Sighted Persons.

Tel: 01323 899592.

Seaford Bonfire Society Open Committee Meeting The White Lion Hotel, Claremont Road 7pm. A chance to join and meet the committee.

Family Roots, Eastbourne & District Family History Society Ocklynge School,Victoria Drive, Eastbourne 7.15 for 7.30pm. ‘Mass Observation Unit’, a talk by Kirsty Pattrick. Visitors £1.50. Tel: 01323 731792 www.eastbournefhs.org.uk

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Seaford Folk Club The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road 7.45pm Sarah Grey. World famous frailing G Banjo player. www.seafordfolkclub.com Saturday 6th Explore the Church on the Hill St Peter’s, East Blatchington 10am - 4pm. Open day with Prayer Tree, choral and organ music and quiet times for reflection. Free entry.

Sustainability Swap Little Theatre, Steyne Road 10.30am - 12 noon. Bring and swap books, CDs and DVDs only, or just drop in for a coffee.

Enquiries to Joyce of Seaford Quaker Meeting on 01323 892413.

Seaford Twinning Association Pub Skittles and Lunch Royal Oak, Barcombe 11am. For members and anyone else interested in meeting the Seaford Twinners. £11. To book, contact Garry on 01424 201610.

Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane, Seaford 8pm. Mike Lynch.

Tel: 01323 890087 The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Peter Bennett.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Saturday 6th - Thursday 11th Shared Exhibition with Resident Artist Lindy Dunbar The Crypt Gallery, 23 Church St 10am - 5pm daily. Free. Tel: 01323 894870

Saturday 6th - Thursday 18th Open Exhibition 2012 Hop Gallery, Castle Ditch Lane, Lewes Tues - Sat 10.30am - 5pm, Sun 12 noon - 5pm., closed Monday. Exciting and diverse show by selected artists from the South East of England, curated

by Barbara Walters.Tel: 01273 487744. www.hopgallery.com Tuesday 9th Seaford National Trust Assoc.

Dover Castle outing 8.30am departure.

Tel: 01323 892750 Probus Club of Seaford Seven Sisters Hotel, Alfriston Rd 12 noon for 1pm lunch. Monthly meeting with 3-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 894858 or 01323 894073 Seaford Natural History Society St Luke’s Church Centre, Walmer Road 2.15pm. Speaker Barry Yates on Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.

Tel: 01323 491964 www.seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk GuestHouse Storytellers Hillcrest Community Centre 7pm for 7.30pm. Mike O’Leary tells ‘Tales from Sussex and Hampshire’. Tickets £7 on the door or £6 in advance from rondaarmitage@hotmail.co.uk, tel: 01825 873477.

Seaford Lecture & Literary Club St. Leonards Church Hall, Seaford 7.30pm - 8.30pm. ‘The Cutty Sark’. Illustrated lecture by Roger McKenna. Tel: 01323 899987 or 01323 893270.

Wednesday 10th Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Claremont Rd 2pm. Members only meeting.

Seaford & District Stamp Club Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd 7.15pm. Club visit from Bexhill Stamp Club. Tel: 01323 890699 www.seafordstampclub.co.uk

Seaford Folk Club The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road 7.45pm. Jon Heslop. Singer, musician and songwriter from the West Country. www.seafordfolkclub.com Saturday 13th Harvest Bazaar St. Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 10am - 12 noon. Stalls, cakes, tea & coffee, raffle, and floral and harvest exhibition in the church.

National Town Criers’ Championships Priory Meadow, Hastings 11am & 2.15pm. Seaford Twinning Association Chairman, the Town Crier of Seaford and its twin town Bonningstedt competes. Tel Garry on 01424 201610.

Seaford Martello Rotary Club Proms Night 2012 Seaford Head Community College, Arundel Road 7.30pm. Seaford Silver Band, Moira House Junior Choir, Rosemary Kemp, guest singers Margo Miller and Graham Tubb.

Tickets £9, available from tel: 07775 604912 or Newberry Estate Agents, 53 Church St. Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane, Seaford 8pm. Crystal Clear.

Tel: 01323 890087 The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Bingo.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Saturday 13th - Saturday 20th The Big Art Secret Towner, Devonshire Park, Eastbourne Tues - Sun 10am - 6pm.

Exhibition and online auction of postcard-sized art, raising funds for St Wilfrid’s Hospice. www.stwhospice.org

Monday 15th New Moon Gong Ceremony Gong Gardens, Sutton Road Museum Lecture Seaford 6.30pm for 7pm start. Voluntary Museum, Martello Tower £10 contribution or exchange.

7.30pm. Local Archaeology by Graham Kean. Tel 01323 898222. Free Gong session and CD for pregnant ladies. For more Friday 12th information tel: 01323 890101 Seaford Community Cinema or 07973 227175.

Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7pm for 7.30pm. ‘Even the Rain’ Tuesday 16th Seaford Natural History (Cert. 15). With Cassandra Society Lane End Common Ciangherotti, Gael Garcia - Fungi Bernal. Dir. Iciar Bollain. Tickets 2pm. Meet at Lane End £6/£5/£3.50. Advance booking Common car park. Ref: recommended, from Seaford TQ403221. Tel: 01323 491964 Tourist Office or online. www.seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk www.seafordcinema.org

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Seaford Lecture & Literary Club St. Leonards Church Hall, Seaford 7.30pm - 8.30pm. ‘The River Cuckmere’. Illustrated lecture by Peter Longstaff-Tyrrel. Tel: 01323 899987 or 01323 893270.

Wednesday 17th Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Claremont Rd 2pm. Scrabble.

Seaford National Trust Association Cross Way Church, Steyne Road 2.30pm - 4.30pm. ‘Trip to India and Life on the Tea Estate’. Talk

by Norman Holland.

Tel: 01323 892750 Friday 19th Seaford Music Society New Hall, Annecy Primary School, Sutton Ave 7pm. Opening concert and buffet. ‘Conductors Great and Small’, lecture by clarinettist Colin Bradbury.

Tel: 01323 895812. www.seafordmusicsociety.com Seaford Folk Club The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road 7.45pm. Jody Kruskai. Anglo concertina player from New York. www.seafordfolkclub.com Saturday 20th Lunchtime Concert St Leonard’s Church 1pm. Piano recital with Sebastian Grand. Concert approx 1 hour.

Free and self-supporting with donations given by our generous audience.

Unique Hair & Beauty Salon charity afternoon Unique Hair & Beauty, High St 2pm - 5pm. In aid of breast cancer research. Cupcakes and champagne, raffle, treatment demonstrations, special offers.

10% of retail sales to charity.

Tel: 01323 894142. www. uniquehairand beautysalon.com Seaford Bonfire Procession The Big Night!

Leaving from The White Lion Hotel, Claremont Rd 7pm. Procession from the White Lion to Martello Fields.

Programmes £1 from Seaford Tourist Information Centre. www.seafordbonfire.com

Barbecue & Music to celebrate Seaford Bonfire Society The Office Bar & Club, The Courtyard, Saxon Lane Barbecue all evening. ‘Encore’ perform after the fireworks.

Tel: 01323 892278 Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane, Seaford 8pm. Race Night.

Tel: 01323 890087

Thursday 25th Seaford & District Horticultural Society St. Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, Seaford 7pm. Social evening for members only. Audio visual evening presented by Seaford Photographic Society ‘A year in the life of the Seaford Horticultural Society’.

Tel: 01323 898733 www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sdhs

Friday 26th Seaford Community Cinema The Royal British Legion Club Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Claremont Road, Seaford 7pm for 7.30pm. ‘Midnight in 8.45pm. Iron Tyger.

Paris’ (Cert. PG). With Adrien Tel: 01323 890154 Brody, Marion Cotillard, Michael www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sheen. Dir. Woody Allen.Tickets £6/£5/£3.50. Advance booking Saturday 20th - Thursday 25th recommended, from Seaford Eastbourne Life Group The Crypt Gallery, 23 Church St Tourist Office or online. www.seafordcinema.org 10.30am - 4.30pm. Annual exhibition.Tel: 01323 894870

Sat 20th - Thurs 1st Nov ‘Bounded In A Nutshell’, Peter Messer Hop Gallery, Castle Ditch Lane, Lewes Tues - Sat 10.30am - 5pm, Sun 12 noon - 5pm., closed Monday.

The Lewes artist’s intense tempera paintings create an idiosyncratic world that unsettles and sometimes amuses.Tel: 01273 487744. www.hopgallery.com Sunday 21st Friends of Tidemills Community Beach Clean Meet at Tidemills Beach 10am. For further information tel Jim Skinner on 01273 517291 The All New Sunday Lunch Club St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road 1pm. Sunday roast and gettogether for Seaford senior citizens. £5. Transport can be arranged. To book and further details tel: 01323 892327 Tuesday 23rd Seaford Lecture & Literary Club St. Leonards Church Hall, Seaford 7.30pm - 8.30pm. ‘RNLI’.

Illustrated lecture by Margaret Kimber. Tel: 01323 899987 or 01323 893270.

Seaford Folk Club The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road 7.45pm. Singers and Musicians Night. All welcome. www.seafordfolkclub.com Saturday 27th The Big Draw ‘Dog Drawn’ Crouch Gardens, Seaford 9am - 11am. Draw your pooch.

No experience necessary. www.campaignfordrawing.org/ bigdraw/ Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane, Seaford 8pm. Quiz Knights.

Tel: 01323 890087 The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Rob (Elvis Presley tribute).

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sunday 28th Pumpkin Lantern Parade Crouch Gardens, Seaford Dusk. Come with or without pumpkins and carvings.

Monday 29th Full Moon Gong Ceremony Gong Gardens, Sutton Road 6.30pm for 7pm start. Voluntary £10 contribution or exchange.

Free Gong session and CD for pregnant ladies. For more information tel: 01323 890101 or 07973 227175.

Wednesday 24th Seaford National Trust Assoc.

Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne 12 noon for 1pm. Autumn lunch. Monday 29th - Tuesday 30th Tel: 01323 892750 The Big Draw Children’s Event The Crypt Gallery, 23 Church St 11am - 3pm. Children must be accompanied. Free. Tel: 01323 894870. www.thecryptgallery. com

Tuesday 30th Seaford Natural History Society St Luke’s Church Centre, Walmer Road 2.15pm. Speaker John Luck on ‘Dragonflies on your Doorstep’.

Tel: 01323 491964 www.seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk Fashion Show Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 6.30pm for 7pm. Charity fashion show presented by Seahaven Lioness Club with M&Co and Exquisite You Bridal Boutique.

Tickets £6 including coffee, available from M&Co or the Lionesses on 01323 894085 or 899380.

The Big Draw Adults Event The Crypt Gallery, 23 Church St 7.30pm. ‘Hung, Drawn and Quartered’ life drawing event.

Free. Tel: 01323 894870. www.thecryptgallery.com Seaford Lecture & Literary Club St. Leonards Church Hall, Seaford 7.30pm - 8.30pm. ‘Shakespeare and the Mediterranean’.

Illustrated lecture by Helen Poole. Tel: 01323 899987 or 01323 893270.

Wednesday 31st Kids’ Halloween Craft Event Seaford Museum, Martello Tower 10am. Craft activities with Halloween theme for children.

Tel 01323 898222 Seaford Gardening Club Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 7.30pm. Talk by Peter James Hill ‘A Guernsey Travelogue’.

Tel: 01323 491331 www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sgc Future Listings!

Sat 3rd Nov - Sun 4th Nov Krissy of Sussex & The Sussex Girls Christmas Fayre 25 ChyngtonWay, Seaford www.krissyofsussex.co.uk Saturday 17th November Coffee morning Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 10am - 12 noon. Entry £1 inc refreshment, children free.

Supporting Seaford Stroke Club and Seaford Responders. Stalls, raffle. Tel: 01323 873646.

Saturday 24th November Alfriston Dickensian Evening Alfriston For more information tel: 01323 871188.

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Seaford Evening Flower Club St Luke’s Church, Walmer Rd 1st Thurs of month: 7 for 7.30pm demo. Affil. to NAFAS. New members welcome.

Visitors £4.50 inc. refreshments.

Tel: Marian 01273 515544

Eastbourne Moviemakers Club St Luke’s Parish Rooms, Stone Cross, Pevensey 1st & 3rd Weds: 7.45 - 9.45pm.

Members show videos, advice available, speakers on videorelated topics. For further details contact Julia Galvin 01323 507712 Knit & Natter Central Seaford venue Weds: Calling all Seaford hand knitters, beginners to experts.

Would you be interested in joining us to form a weekly Knit & Natter Support Club?

Proposed day Wednesday morning. Tel: Lyn on 01323 893412 or Eileen on 01323 491638

Civil Service Pensioners Alliance Blatchington House, Firle Road 1st Tues of month: 10am.

Friendly chat inc. group business and info on pensions/benefits/ socials & days out. Refreshments.

Coffee Morning The Clinton Centre, Clinton Pl. Tues: 10.30am - 12pm. Coffee, tea and biscuit, 80p. The coffee morning will not be held for the duration of the building work at the centre. Tel: 01323 873262

Weds: 12.45 for 1pm. Weekly meeting.

Royal Antidiluvian Order of Buffaloes. The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road Sun: 3pm. Weekly meetings Tel: 01323 325121 l.dmurray@yahoo.co.uk Royal Naval Association, Seaford Royal British Legion Club 1st Tues of month: 8pm. All serving and ex-service members and friends welcome.

The Royal Society of St George Monthly events. England’s leading patriotic society. Patron HM The Queen. Contact Chairman 01323 899985 or Coffee Pot Chyngton Methodist email: 514928@talktalk.net.

Church Hall St John Ambulance Thurs: 10 - 11.30am. Assorted Headquarters, Little Place Lane items on sale. Disabled access.

Little Acorn Machine Knitting Cadets Mon: 6.30 - 8.30pm.

Friendly atmosphere. Tel: 01323 Club Baptist Church, Belgrave Rd 891534 (10 to 17 yrs) 2nd Fri of month: 2 - 4pm. Tel: Adults Tues: 7.30 - 9pm Shirley Bone on 01323 492034 Encompass Badgers Tues: 5.45 - 7.15 St Luke’s Church, Walmer Rd or email: shirleybone@ymail.com (6 to 10 yrs) currently not 3rd Mon of the month: running . Tel: 07817 604279 Newhaven Art Club 2 - 4pm. A variety of speakers, Bishopstone Parish Hall Seaford Bonfire Society tea, sandwiches and cake. All Mons: 2pm. Members meet to The White Lion Hotel, welcome. Tel: 01323 891749 or paint and draw together with Claremont Road 894608 or 872281. discussions, demonstrations, lifeFirst Thurs of month: 7pm. drawing and sketching outdoors. Friendly Hour Membership and open Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd Annual subs. £25. Why not committee meeting.

Tues twice monthly: come along and see how you Seaford Book Group 2.30 3.30pm.

Talks on a variety get on?

4th Tues of month: 7.30pm. of subjects. Transport can be www.newhavenartclub.org.uk New members welcome. arranged. Tel: Rita Evans on Seaford Afternoon Flower Club 01323 896877 or email: Contact St Luke’s Church Hall,Walmer Rd ritaevans@hotmail.com seafordbooklovers@hotmail.

3rd Thurs of month: 2.30pm. co.uk. for more information.

‘Growing Old Disgracefully’ Grp. Talks, demos, outings, etc. Past The Archway & various venues Seaford Branch ESDA and new members welcome.

St Peter’s Hall, Blatchington Rd Visitors £4.50 inc. refreshments. 2nd Fri of month: 2 - 4pm.

Monthly meeting including, talks, Last Weds of the month: Tel Wendy: 01323 895832 2.30pm. An afternoon for discussions and outings. For Seaford Art Club catching up with friends and more details tel: 01323 490154 Downs Leisure Centre making new ones, with a Lipreading Classes Alternate Fris: 2 - 4pm. New raffle (items welcome please), St James’ Clubhouse members welcome of all levels. Tues mornings: Tel 01323 sandwiches, cakes and drinks.

If you would like to paint, this is All welcome. Contact Jane on 898628 email: bcarter29@ the place for you. Come and join btinternet.com 01323 896953 or email: jane. us. Tel: 01323 895223 wynniatt@talktalk.net Mitchell House Monday Tea Seaford Photographic Society Seaford Bridge Club Club Lexden Drive Chyngton Methodist Church Hall Downs Leisure Centre Mon: 3 - 4.30pm. Tea, chat and Fri: September to June. 7.45pm.

Tues:1.30 - 5pm. Duplicate a game or two. 50p and extra www.seafordphotosoc.co.uk bridge in a friendly atmosphere charge to play games (for prize for intermediates and above. funding).

Tel: 01323 891804 clubs & Fri: 6.30 - 10pm. Duplicate organisations Parish Tea Party bridge for intermediate and St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Rd above. Tel: 01323 893022 Air Cadets 3rd Mon of month: 3pm. Tel: 1218 Sqn. Air Training Corps Email:lesliefowle@tiscali.co.uk 01323 895552 Transit Road, Newhaven Seaford Constitutional Club Mon & Thurs: 7 - 9.30pm.

Probus Club of Seaford Crouch Lane Aged 13 to 17 and interested Seven Sisters Hotel, Alfriston Rd Mon: Cribbage & Line Dancing. in aviation? Come along any 2nd Tues of month: 12pm for Tues: Whist. 3rd Weds: Klondyke evening. Tel: 01273 513218 1pm lunch. Monthly meeting Whist. Thurs: Tea Dance/Dance with 3-course meal and speaker. Classes. Fri & Sun: 8.15pm Bingo.

Tel: 01323 894858 or 894073 Coffee Morning & Bring and Buy St Luke’s Church Hall, Walmer Rd Weds: 10am - 12 noon

Seaford Head Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Blatchington 1st Tues of month: Monthly lunch for members and guests.

Tel: 01323 896373 Seaford Lecture & Literary Club St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane Tues: 7.30 - 8.30pm. Illustrated lectures by well-known speakers on a wide range of subjects.

From Oct to March. Tel 01323 899932 or 893270.

Seaford Stroke & Caring Club St James’ Centre, Blatchington Rd Mons: 2 - 4pm. Slides, music, quizzes, bingo, tea and homemade cakes. Some transport available. Tel Joyce Woodgate: 01323 894547 Seahaven St John Ambulance Coffee Morning Headquarters, Little Place Lane 1st and 3rd Sats 10am - 12noon Southdown Bridge Club 60+ Club, Downs Leisure Cnt Weds: 6.30 - 9.45pm. Friendly duplicate bridge for any age.

Tel: 01323 892171/896236 Sussex Army Cadet Force No. 2 Platoon (Seaford) Old Scout Hut, Newlands School, Eastbourne Road Mon & Weds: 7 - 9.30pm. For ages 12 (school year 8) to18 yrs.

For further information email ben.clay@serfca.org SussexRoamAbility Last Sun of month: A club for disabled people who like to explore the countryside.

Contact 01323 892647 email: sheilamatthews99@aol.com, www.sussexroamability.co.uk Whist Drive St Thomas More Roman Catholic Church Hall Thurs: 1.45pm. Admission £2 inc. tea and biscuits. Tel: 01323 896412

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East Dean Farmers’ Market East Dean Village Hall Weds: 10am - 12.30pm.

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Exchange Community Garden Crouch Gardens next to the Peace Garden Weds: 9.30am - 12.30pm . All are welcome to visit, volunteer or just enjoy the garden.

The Glee Choir Thurs: 7.45 - 9.15pm. £5.

U3A Recorder Group St James’ Clubhouse Weds: 2 - 4pm. Contact Maggie Jakeman on 01323 895552

Just Voices Seaford Consitutional Club, Committee Room, Crouch Lane Pre-School Mon: 2 - 3.30pm. Come and sing Humpty Dumpty Crèche with us! Tel 07788 166173, email: Parent & Toddler Group Newhaven Country Market monmaloney@googlemail.com Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven Mercread Youth Centre, Thursdays: 9.45am - 1pm.

Mercread Road Seaford Choral Society Homemade produce, free-range Cradle Hill School Mon & Tues: Crèche: 9.15am eggs, fresh fish, plants, crafts, café. Mon: 7.15 - 9.15pm. Weekly 12.15pm. Children from 1 year. £11 per session. rehearsals. Tel: 01323 492791 Seaford Farmers Market www.seaford-choral-society.com Mon: Parent & Toddler group: Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 1 - 3pm. First session free, £1 Thursday: 10am - 2pm.

Seaford Collective Choir per session. Tel Mary: 07890 01323 654104.

Seaford Head Community Coll. 486063 www.seafordfarmersmarket.co.uk Tues: 3.30 - 4.30pm. 12 to 17yrs.

Parent and Toddler Group www.thearchway-seaford.co.uk Ladies’ clubs St Peter’s Church Chapel Rms Seaford Martello WI Seaford Handbell Ringers Tues: 9 - 11am. Open to all St Leonard’s Church Hall St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd 2nd Thurs of month: 7.30pm.

Weds: 10am - 12.30pm or 2 sport & dance Tel: 01273 583484 4pm. New members welcome.

12-Week Community Tel Joe on 01323 893878 Weight Loss Challenge Seaford Sweethearts WI The Wellness Centre, Claremont Hall, Claremont Rd Seaford Little Theatre 18 Church Street, Seaford 4th Tues of month: 8pm. Up Workshop & Social Evening Sports Nutrition Talks and coming events include Steyne Road Thurs: 7pm, all free - please bingo social evening, first aid Weds: 7.30 - 10pm (except emergency, dress to suit your during productions). Set building, book. Cont...

Skincare Workshops Tuesdays shape. New members welcome. props and backstage activities.

Health Walks: Thurs: 9.15am. www.seafordwi.co.uk Tel 01323 894304 Starts from Wellness Centre.

Seaford Women’s Institute Seaford Musical Theatre Booking essential. Tel: 01323 Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road The Barn Theatre 325060 Mon: 10am - 12pm. Art group.

Tues & Thurs: 7.30pm. or 07969 041865 Every other Mon: 2 - 4pm Rehearsals - new members www.nutritionforall. co.uk Play-Reading. welcome. Tel: 01323 492240.

Fitter Dads Tues: 9.30 - 10.30am Tai Chi Seaford Musical Theatre Juniors Cradle Hill School, Lexden Rd 2 - 4pm Craft/Social group Mons: 7pm. Contact The Barn Theatre Seahaven (Afternoon) Trefoil Weds: 6 - 8pm. Rehearsals for 8 fitterdadsseaford@gmail.com.

Guild Afternoon Meeting to 17-year-olds. To book a place Fitter Mums Starts Sept, for St Leonard’s Church Hall for rehearsals tel: 07939 296034 details tel: 01323 325060 or 07969 041865 www.

1st Tues of month: 2.30 or 01323 492240 or email: nutritionforall. co.uk 4.30pm. Tel: 01323 897959 smtjuniors@hotmail.co.uk 3D Circuits Seahaven (Evening) Trefoil Guild Seaford Silver Band Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Evening Meeting Downs Leisure The Annexe, Steyne Road Weds: 7 - 8pm. Sat: 9 - 10am.

Centre Over 60s Club Weds: 8 - 10pm. Rehearsals.

Cardio and conditioning class 3rd Thurs of month: 7.30pm.

New members welcome. suitable for beginners.

Tel: 01323 893250 Tel: 01323 892424 or Tel: Claire on 01323 896600 or 07740 646386 visit www.

Seahaven Lioness Club 07711 890956 seafordsilverband.co.uk The Old Plough, Church St, Aerobics Seaford, Function Room Seaford Youth Theatre Group Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm.

Cross Way Church, Steyne Tues: 6.30 - 7.30pm. All over Monthly meeting. Tel: 0845 Road body work-out. Tel Louise on 8332796 www.npslions.co.uk Mon: groups from 5pm.

07786 425758 Very reasonable prices. New music & drama members welcome. Contact Aerobics For Beginners The Archway Blatchington Rd Chris on 01323 892023.

Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd. Tel 01323 897590 Tues: 6.30 - 7.30pm. Relaxed, Southdown Society of www.thearchway-seaford.co.uk friendly and fun aerobic, Recorder Players St James’ Gospelish Choir conditioning and body-toning Clubhouse Mon:12.30 - 2pm and 8 class. Tel: 07973 441074, 4th Sat of the month: 2 - 5pm.

9.30pm. £5 per session. bushellkelly@hotmail.com Contact Phoebe Williams Contemporary Choir 01323 8943111or email: Weds: 12.30pm. and 8pm.

Alfriston Badminton Club jgpwilliams852@btinternet.com £5 per 1.5hr session.

Pleasant Rise, Alfriston Seaford Children’s Choir Weds: 8 - 10pm. Small friendly U3A ‘Hotch-Potch Orchestra’ Thurs: 3.45. 5 to 8yrs and 9 group looking to expand its St James’ Clubhouse to 12yrs. £4.

Fri: 10am - 12 noon. Conductor membership. All standards welcome. Tel: 01323 645210 Pat White. Tel: Phyllys Merrifield on 01323 893882 90

Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz & Musical Theatre Nikki Bond School of Dance St James’ Clubhouse, Blatchington Road.

Weds: Ballet & Musical Theatre & Adult Tap/Ballet St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Rd. Fri & Sat: Ballet, Tap & Modern dance from 2.5 years.

Free trial class. Tel: 01323 492795 or 07703 485348 Ballroom Fitness Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Tues: 7.45pm. Weds: 12 noon.

Tel Louise on 07786 425758 Body Vibes Windover Fitness, nr Alfriston Mon: 10am. Weds: 7pm and 8pm, Thurs: 5.30pm, 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Tel: 01323 871554/07930 738034.

Body Works Seaford Baptist Church Fri: 1.30pm: All age circuits, 2.45 - 4pm: Older adult stretch & tone. £5 pp. Tel: 01323 871554/07930 738034.

Boxercise Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Mon: 7-8pm. Boxercise for Beginners. Fri: Boxercise Advanced Padwork & Circuits.

Tel: Claire 07711 890956 or 01323 896600 Coreability Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Mon & Thurs: 6 - 7pm. A mix of functional movement, pilates and yoga. Suitable for beginners.

Tel: Claire 07711 890956 or 01323 896600 Denton Indoor Bowls Club Denton Island, Newhaven Mon - Sun: 9am - 7pm. New members welcome. Tel 01323 899668 Fitness Walks WellnessWorks, 1st Floor, 38 Church Street 6 per week, 30 minutes, times vary by level. Free. Tel: 01323 897671 Just Mums on the Run Outside The Salts Cafe Mon: 9.30am. Combine body and tummy toning and stretches with running. Tel Alex 07540 551054 Just Mums Toning Outside The Salts Cafe Tues: 9.30am. Get that prepregnancy tummy back. Tel Alex 07540 551054

Kids Boxercise Seaford Primary School, Wilkinson Way Tues: 3.30 - 4.15pm. tel: 01323 896600 or 07711 890956 Line Dancing Scout Hut, Chichester Road Weds: 11am - 1pm. Beginners and improvers, starting Weds 5th Sept. Due to the building work at the Clinton Centre, classes are currently taking place at the Scout Hut. Tel Val on 01323 895760 Line Dancing Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Fri: 6 - 7pm Beginners, 7 - 9pm Intermediates.

Bishopstone Village Hall Tues: 6 - 7pm Beginners, 6.30 - 8.30pm Intermediates.

Tel Gina on 01273 470456 or 07810 245784 Line Dancing with the Dance Company Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Weds 6pm - 7pm. Absolute beginners. 7pm - 9.30pm Improvers.

St Luke’s Church, Walmer Rd Thurs 9am - 10.15am. Beginners.

Tel: Donna on 01323 873558, email: donna_steele@rocketmail. com Line Dancing with Studio In Line Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Mon 7.30 -10pm. All levels Downs Leisure Centre Thurs 9.30 - 10.30am. Absolute beginners, 10.30am - 12pm All levels.

Tel: Territa on 07957 260379 Meditation The Archway, Blatchington Rd Tues: 6.30 - 7.30pm. Simple breathing exercises, relaxation, guided visualisation and mediatation. £5 per session.

To book tel: Robin on 07956 555688 robinshellsilks@hotmail.co.uk

Pilates - Movement for Life Mon & Tues: 9.30am - Seaford small group. Tues: 7.30pm mixed ability, Alfriston War Memorial Hall. Thurs: 9.30am mixed ability, Chyngton School, Milberg Road. 7.30pm - Seaford small group. Tel 01323 873309 Seaford & District Folk Dance Group Sutton Hall, Downs Leisure Centre Mon: 7.45pm. New members welcome. Tel: 01273 516668 or 01273 585551 Seaford Kurlers Downs Leisure Centre Tues: 2 - 4pm. All welcome.

Tel: Mrs June Wood on 01323 895376 Seaford Netball Club Seaford Head Sports Hall Mon: 6pm - 7pm. Juniors, age 10-14. £3.

1st & 3rd Mon of the month: 7.15pm - 8.45pm. Development, age 15-18. £4.

2nd & 4th Mon of the month: 7.30pm - 9pm. Seniors, age 19 upwards. £5. New members welcome. Tel: 07742 956649.

Seaford’s Playford Dance Group St Peter’s Church Hall Weds: 7 - 9pm. Dancing from past eras. Tel 01323 492310 Seaford Rugby Football Club Salts Recreation Ground Tues & Thurs: 7 - 9pm.

Recruiting new players for two teams in the Sussex leagues.

Come along or contact Paul Burns, club captain on 07732 202208 Seaford Rugby Football Club Junior Training Salts Recreation Ground Sun: 10.30am -12pm. Ages ranging from 6 to 16, a friendly but ambitious squad. Come along or tel 07818 438378

Seaford Table Tennis Seaford Head College Sports Hall, Steyne Road Thurs: 7 - 9pm. Players of all Meditation levels welcome.

The Yurt, side entrance Florence House, Southdown Rd Email: john.jrinst@gmail.com Weds: 7.30 - 8.30pm and Sports Nutrition Advice Sun: 6.30 - 7.30pm. Meditation WellnessWorks, and Oneness-Deeksha blessing. 1st Floor, 38 Church Street Donation by contribution. Tel Weds: 7.30pm. Free.Tel 01323 Marisha 07966 285221 897671 Pilates The Archway Arts Centre, Blatchington Road Tues & Thurs evenings Weds, Thurs & Fri mornings Tel Tricia 07941 922129 www.pilatesofseaford.co.uk

Stress and Relaxation The Archway, Blatchington Rd Thurs: 10.30 - 11.30am. Relax your body, calm your mind and take control of your life. Weekly drop-in sessions run by Pia Prince. Tel: 07432 429688

Swimming Lessons Newlands School, Eastbourne Rd Sat: Beginners: 9.15 - 9.45am, Improvers: 9.45 - 10.30am, Improver 2/advanced: 10.30 -11.15am. 6-week courses, £30.

Tel: 07989 455020

Zumba With Becky Chyngton School, Milberg Road Mon: 6.45 - 7.45pm & 8 - 9pm.

Tue: 7 - 8pm.

Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven Thurs: 7pm - 8pm. Discounts for loyal cards. Tel: 07892 884944

Tea Dancing Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Thurs: 2 - 4.30pm tea dance with Peter Harvey. Tel: 01323 890087

Weight loss & Beauty

Toning Mercread Youth Club, Tues & Thurs: 11am.

Tel: Louise, 07786 425758 Tots & Tums Outside The Salts Cafe Tues & Thurs: 11am. Mum and buggy exercise class, bring your baby in the buggy. Tel Alex 07540 551054 Wave Leisure Health Walks From Downs Leisure Centre Thur: 10.30am. Tel: 01323 490011

12-Week Community Weight Loss Challenge The Wellness Centre, 18 Church Street, Seaford Tues & Thurs: 9.30am and 6.30pm. Open daily for wellness evaluations by appointment. Tel: 01323 325060 or 07969 041865 www.nutritionforall. co.uk ABS Free Weight Loss Club Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Weds: 6.30 - 7.30pm. Weekly weigh-ins. Motivational talks and advice. .Tel: 01323 896600

Arriba! Weight Loss Challenge WellnessWorks, 1st Floor, 38 Church Street Yoga Weds: 7.30 - 8.30pm. Join the fun!

Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd Shape up for good health! For Mon: 6.30 - 8pm. All levels men and women of all ages, and beginners welcome. Tel: Therese 07515 961327 or email: shapes and sizes.Tel 01323 897671 freeflowyoga@aol.com Herbalife Healthy Breakfast & Yoga Classes for the Less Able St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd Thurs: 11am - 12pm. Organised by the Seaford Group of the Eastbourne & South Wealden Multiple Sclerosis Society. Led by trained yoga teacher, exercises designed for the floor and chair. £4 per lesson. Tel. 01323 492351

Sampling WellnessWorks, 1st Floor, 38 Church Street Tues & Sat: 10am. Free. Tel: 01323 897671

Yoga - Seahaven Yoga The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd Weds: 6.30pm, Sat: 9.30am Summerhayes Centre, Marshall Lane, Newhaven Thurs: 6.15pm. Gentle traditional yoga. Tel 07983 622840/01273 512170 rosie-waters@tiscali. co.uk. www.seahavenyoga.co.uk

Slimming World Seaford Constitutional Club Tues: 5.30pm Weds: 9.30am Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Thurs: 7.30pm.

Tel: Annette 07581 751116 01273 757339

Zumba Alfriston School Mon: 7.30pm Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Tues: 10am. Thurs: 10am Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Weds: 7.30 - 8.30pm.

The Trek Club, Blatchington Road, Seaford Fri: 7pm Tel 07786 425758 Zumba For Kids Salts Scout Hut, Salts Recreation Ground Sats: 10am. Kids 8+ years Limited spaces - to reserve places tel 07892 884944.

Skin Care Workshop & Facial WellnessWorks, 1st Floor, 38 Church Street Tues: 11am and 7pm. Free.Tel 01323 897671

Weight Loss Challenge & Wellness Club WellnessWorks, 1st Floor, 38 Church Street Mon: 7pm. Fri: 11am £35 for 12 weeks. Free private consultation by appointment.

Tel 01323 897671 Weight Watchers 60 Plus Club, Downs Leisure Ctr Mons: 9.45am. Join us and relax with a cup of coffee or tea.

Leader Sally 01273 605749. www.weightwatchers.co.uk Weight Watchers Seaford Constitutional Club Weds: 5.45pm. Come along and learn about ProPoints. Contact Sue on 07786 967000.

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THE AVONDALE

Come and join us for Christmas Day Lunch at £66 per person. Also available for Christmas functions; three courses for £25 December and January. Menus available on request.

We have recently won an Award of excellence from ‘Shires’ magazine for Special Retreat of the Year!

Call to make your Christmas and B&B bookings now!

The Avondale, 4-5 Avondale Road, Seaford, East Sussex BN25 1RJ info@theavondale.co.uk www.theavondale.co.uk Phone: 01323 890008 Fax: 01323 490598 AA *** HIGHLY COMMENDED AS SEEN IN THE AA’s BOOK ‘BRITAIN’S BEST B&B’s’ 92

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HILL HOUSE

BED & BREAKFAST

The Office Bar & Club

The Courtyard, Saxon Lane, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 1QL. 01323 892278

Seaford Bonfire Society’s Big Night & Procession 20th October 2012 Barbecue all evening and ‘Encore’ performing in the courtyard after the fireworks.

Come and join us!

Eastbourne Road, Seaford, East Sussex.

BN25 4BG 01323 899759 07534 083878

We stock a wide selection of wines, spirits and beers including Harveys.

Coffee and tea are served all day.

Private bar and function room - ideal for small parties - is available for hire.

www.hillhouseinseaford.co.uk stay@hillhouseinseaford.co.uk

Monday to Saturday from 10am Sunday from 12 noon.

White Lion Hotel

WEEK DAY LUNCH 2 FOR 1 OFFER £7.95 (selected menu)

WEDNESDAY steak NIGHT 8oz rump steak, chips, peas, onion rings £5.95

Food served SunDAY eves 6 - 8pm All our food is locally sourced using, Meads Butchers, Pauls Plaice fish mongers and Claremont Fruitiers.Our food is freshly cooked to order.

1st Thurs of month: Seaford Bonfire Society meeting

74 Claremont Road, Seaford, BN25 2BJ Tel: 01323 892473 www.whitelionhotel.seaford.co.uk A well established family run business

En suite accommodation Outside patio & beer garden Conservatory restaurant offering an extensive lunch and dinner menu Function room available for special occasions Saloon/pool bar/Sky TV Wi-Fi available for all guests & customers Car parking facilities

Xmas lunch and dinner menus available: please contact 01323 892473 To advertise in Seaford Scene please call 01273 710793 or email fran@seafordscene.co.uk

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The new team invite you to the

Seven Sisters

Alfriston Road, Seaford Restaurant and Bar Food Now available every day from 12 to 2.30pm and 6 to 9pm.

On Sundays a choice of Roasts from 12 to 3pm and 6 to 9pm See our Special Boards for our daily home made meals.

Special value lunchtime menu at £6.95 Mon to Friday.

Families are welcome l Free Wi-i l Beer garden l Large car park l Pool table l

Function Room available for parties and society meetings.

For busy people, telephone your order through before 12pm and it will be ready for you when you arrive.

Tel: 01323 896548

NEW MEMBERS & FAMILIES WELCOME.

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Seaford and District

CONSTITUTIONAL CLUB

SAFE, SECURE FAMILY GARDEN

LARGE FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE FOR WEDDINGS AND PARTIES l SEATING FOR 140 PEOPLE l HOME COOKED

MENUS l WAITRESS SERVICE l WIDE RANGE OF BEERS, WINES & SPIRITS l HOME COOKED FOOD SERVED 12 - 2.30PM 7 DAYS l LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT l QUIZ NIGHTS, BINGO & WHIST l SNOOKER ROOM l 3 FULL-SIZED TABLES

From Sat 6th Oct Breakfast is served, Saturday and Sunday mornings. Choose from a selection of full English to toast and jam. Tea and coffee served. 8am until 10am.

Sat 6th is Curry night. Chicken Korma, Beef Madras, Vegetable Masala, all served with basmati rice, pompadom and onion bhaji - £6.

OCt 6th Mike Lynch 13th Crystal Clear 20th: Race Night 27th: Quiz Knights Come down and enjoy our food & entertainment! Lunches served daily 12 - 2.30pm Crouch Lane, Seaford, East Sussex BN25 1PU. Tel: 01323 890087 Email: judd@onebillnet.co.uk www.seafordconclub.co.uk

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  Available for function hire Daily from late afternoon - through late evening.

We offer inside seating for 50 persons Suitable for parties, business functions, club meetings etc.. Fully licensed.

Catering for light buffets and 3 course meals Dane Road, Seaford. (Opposite Morrisons) Phone: 894864. (Speak to Simon)

STAR BAR SPECIAL

Main Course+ Soft Drink = £10

FESTIVE DINING

Festive Lunch or Dinner £17.95 Christmas Day Lunch £69.00 (4 courses) Boxing Day Lunch £23.95 New Year’s Day Lunch 22.95

CREAM TEA 2 FOR £10

Eligible drinks are Carbonated Coke, Diet Coke, Lemonade, Soda, Tea and Coffee.

Excludes Pie of the Day and any Main Courses over £9.95.

Not available on Saturdays; before 6pm on Sundays and Friday evenings

Enjoy a homemade scone, with jam, clotted cream and tea or coffee.

Available: from 3.00pm to 5.00pm Monday to Friday only.

Please quote ‘Seaford Scene’ when ordering to obtain this offer

Christmas Party Nights: Join one of our Party Nights with Dinner and Disco. Or enjoy private use of the function room for larger groups:

Price: Just £29.95 per person

Included in the price of the above:

3-course meal Homemade Mince Pies to Finish Crackers Festive Decorations

High Street, Alfriston, East Sussex BN26 5TA Tel: 01323 870495 E: bookings@thestaralfriston.co.uk

www.thestaralfriston.co.uk

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BENGAL PALACE TANDOORI RESTAURANT

10% Discount on take-aways over £15 on collection only (offer excludes our new menu dishes - regular menu applies)

Try our Sunday Special only £10.95

Recommended by www.gourmetbritain.com

Choose from our a la carte menu, one starter, main and side dish (except King prawn)

Free home delivery in Bishopstone/Seaford area on orders of £20 or more

30 Church Street, Seaford. Tel: 01323 89 90 77 Open 7 days a week inc. Bank Holidays www.bengal-palace.co.uk GOLD AWARD QUALITY FOOD 2010-2011

RECOMMENDED IN THE GOOD CURRY GUIDE

THE HAMPDEN ARMS South Heighton

07873 751166 or 01273 514529 www.hampdenarms.com

WHAT’S ON IN OCT

Fri 5th Kangaroo Juice Sat 6th Hampden Ocktoberfest with Bucklers Reel Fri 12th The Invitations (new band) Fri 19th Fat Belly Jones Fri 26th Micky Hart & Hartbreakers (Rock & Roll) Every Weds is QUIIZ NIGHT, 8pm 96

Come and try our NEW Lunch Menu

Thurs to Sun, 12pm – 2pm

* Special Offer * 10% Discount when you bring this ad voucher Pizza available anytime

Visit our website

www.hampdenarms.com

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Ollivers Restaurant

WELCOME TO THE NEW LOOK

CELEBRATE ANY OCCASION WITH US

HOME MADE DELICIOUS FOOD PARTIES WELCOME PRIVATE DINING AREA AVAILABLE OPEN 7pm LAST ORDERS 9pm

OCT 2012

Please visit Ollivers website for our monthly menu, vouchers and special offers and also for any upcoming news and events: www.olliversrestaurant.co.uk, email:enquiries@olliversrestaurant.co.uk See our blog: http://olliversrestaurant.blogspot.com

£5OFF per person (5 course option only)

Valid for Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday nights until 31/10/2012 PLEASE BRING VOUCHER ALONG WITH YOU TO QUALIFY.

11 Clinton Place Seaford East Sussex BN25 1NL.

Telephone: 01323 872111.

7 Clinton Place, Seaford

All-Day Breakfasts from £4.45 Sandwiches, Baguettes, Paninis, Snacks Homemade Cakes, Homemade Soups Specials of the Day Buffet service available for meetings, functions and parties.

Take-away service.

Telephone orders taken.

All our food is cooked to order

Open Mon to Sat from 8.30am Tel: 01323 897800

The Royal British Legion Club (Seaford) Limited CLAREMONT ROAD · SEAFORD · 01323 890154 · www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk

BINGO EVERY WEDNESDAY

QUIZ LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

Forthcoming Events

Anyone can join! For an £8 registration fee, then one annual membership fee of £22.

You don’t have to be ex-forces.

• Low Price Meals & Drinks • Snooker and Pool Tables • Meat Raffle Every Sunday • Family Celebrations Catered For

Saturday 6th October Peter Bennett Saturday 13 October Bingo Saturday 20 October Iron Tyger Saturday 27 October Rob (Elvis Presley tribute)

Acts subject to change please check with club to avoid disappointment

KITCHEN Monday closed all day Tuesday 12 - 3 Wednesday 12 - 3 Thursday 12 - 3 and 5 - 8 Friday 12 - 3 and 5 - 8 Saturday 12 - 3 and 5 - 8 Sunday 12 - 3 and 5 - 8

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Arkwell Services 37 Dolly Char Domestic Cleaning 31 Novaclean 31 Seahaven Services 8 Clock Restoration Robert Edwards Clock Restoration 70 Clubs & Organizations Friends of Seaford Library 82 Newhaven & Seaford Model Railway Club 19 Seaford & District Con. Club 94 The Royal British Legion Club 97 Computer Supplies, Support & Service PC & Mac Appleaide 80 Aquarius Dawn 81 Ocean PCs 80 SBG Computers 81 Cooker & Dishwasher Repairs Access Repairs 10 Curtain Makers G F Sinclair Ltd 35 Sussex Curtains & Blinds 34 Discos Sophisticated Mobile Disco 5 Drama Groups The Synergy Theatre 79 Driving Instructors Buckle-Up School of Motoring 78 C K Drive 79 Drive The ‘Safe-Way’ 78 Electricians & Suppliers Allcott-Wells Electrical Ltd 20 Ashley Electrical South East Ltd. 19 DJB Service Ltd 11 J K Pope & Sons Ltd 21 Estate/Letting Agents Rowland Gorringe 100 Family Tree Research Stuart Cameron-Waller 70 Fashion/Hats/Accessories Z Jewellers 74 Fireplaces/Fires/Stoves Craftstone of Sussex 25 Flooring & Fitting Chas Ireland Plumb/Maintenance 12 Heartwood Carpentry & Constr. 28 James Lawrence 29 Funeral Directors Cooper & Son 49 Gardening/Landscaping/ Supplies/Services/Furniture Avimore 42 Horizon Landscapes 44/47 Inside Out 8 J-W Landscapes 46 K P Landscapes 39/45 Lime Landscapes Ltd 42 Liston Products Ltd 40 Seahaven Services 8 Suttons Groundcare 40 Garage Doors Burnage Garage Doors 36 Gas/Heating/Plumbing Amethyst Plumbing & Heating 12 C & J Property Solutions Ltd 22 Chas Ireland Plumb/Maintenance 12 DEgan Gas Services 11 Dave Butler DJB Service Ltd 11 George Ward Plumbing/Heating 10 Michael Upton 11 N M Plumbing & Heating Ltd 12 Tim Davies 27 Gifts & Gift Shops Family Tree Research 70 Lesley Harvey Caricatures 76 Glazing/Windows Dane Glass & Windows 33 Just Like New 32

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Pad 2 Pad Pet Transport & Dog Walking 99 Photographers/Supplies Buckland Photographic 77 Seahorse Photography 6 Plastering C & J Property Solutions Ltd 22 Plumbing Services see Gas Property to Buy/Rent Rowland Gorringe 100 Recycling Green Waste Horizon Landscapes Ltd 47 Removals & Storage Britannia Beckwith 20 R Ranger Removal & Storage 21 S J Hampton 21 Restaurants/Café/Public Houses†/Take-Aways* Cafe Seven* 97 Ollivers Restaurant 97 Seaford & District Con. Club 94 Seven Sisters† 94 The Avondale 92 The Bengal Palace* 96 The Hampden Arms† 96 The Office Bar & Club† 93 The Pavilion 95 The Royal British Legion Club 97 The Star 95 The White Lion Hotel† 93 Roofing Services Headway Roofing 26 M Kneller Roofing 26 Rooms For Hire Seaford & District Con. Club 94 The Royal British Legion Club 97 Schools Moira House Girls School 2 Solicitors Barwells 84/88 Mayo Wynne Baxter 85 Sport, Dance & Exercise Abs Personal Training 58 Boxercise 56 Gingerfit 57 Line Dancing at The Dance Co. 59 Line Dancing with Val 59 Nikki Bond School of Dance 55 Pilates of Seaford 57 Pilates Movement for Life 57 Seaford Golf Club 58 Seahaven Yoga 57 Tots & Tums 56 Zumba with Becky 59 Zumba/Aerobics/Ballroom/Toning 59 Taxi Services Seahaven Cabs 82 Tiles & Tiling Services Chas Ireland Plumb/Maintenance 12 Inside Out 8 STC 14 Tim Davies Building Services 27 Trading Standards East Sussex County Council 5 TV & Satellite Services R S Aerials 18 Seaford Television 18 Teleview 19 Washing Machine/ Tumble Drier Repairs Access Repairs 10 Waste Removal Horizon Landscapes Ltd 47 Suttons Groundcare 40 Website Designers Aquarius Dawn 81 Graphicz Ltd 80 Ocean PCs 80 Weight Loss Hypnoband 9 The Wellness Centre 65 WellnessWorks 63

A PROFESSIONAL DOG WALKING, PET TAXI & PET FEEDING SERVICE IN SEAFORD AND SURROUNDING AREAS

VET RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCED & CARING ANIMAL HANDLERS FULLY INSURED & DEFRA AUTHORISED

Seaford: 01323 896662 Mobile: 07792 307082 or 07973 285418 Website: www.pad2pad.co.uk Email: pad2pad@hotmail.co.uk To advertise in Seaford Scene please call 01273 710793 or email fran@seafordscene.co.uk

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