Seaford Scene December 2014

SEAFORD Scene December 2014 Issue 92

YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY AND WHAT’S ON GUIDE

Seaford Christmas Magic Rotary Club of Seaford Annual Sleigh Ride Seaford Osteopathic Clinic Relocating

East Blatchington Pond Conservation Society Concentus Sings Christmas Animation Project at The Crypt

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Welcome

Welcome to the December issue of Seaford Scene. I can’t believe Christmas is almost here where has the year gone to? No need to worry though, lets crack on with the party season! Santa Claus is on his way with the help of Seaford Rotary Club – turn to page 4 to find out when he’ll be visiting your street. Seaford Christmas Magic is on the 6th and there are Christmas markets and fairs all listed on the ‘what’s on’ pages 119 to 125. It’s a great opportunity to Christmas shop locally. The festive preparations can be a nightmare so we have articles that will help your Christmas journey be a smooth one. On that uplifting note, I’d like to wish you all – advertisers, contributors, deliverers, residents and Seaford Scene readers – a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.

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Have a very Merry Christmas

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4 Rotary Club of Seaford Annual Sleigh Ride 7 Seaford Christmas Magic 12 Churches Together in Seaford 17 Cartoon & Cake Raffle Raise Funds for

St Wilfrid’s Hospice 18 Concentus Sings Christmas 21 Christmas Crib Festival 25 Bangers, Burgers & Boats at Newhaven

& Seaford Sailing Club 26 Martello Rotary Club 30 Animation Project Hits the Filmspot at the

Crypt Gallery 32 Keeping it Real!

37 Toys for Boys??

38 From East Africa to East Sussex – Author

Publishes First Novel 44 Newhaven, Peacehaven & Seaford

Lions Club 46 Seahaven Lioness Club 53 Seaford Osteopathic Clinic is Relocating

after 40 Years!

53 Seaford Hard of Hearing Club 57 Seaford Kurlers 58 Running Commentary...

60 Seaford Afternoon Flower Club 60 Seaford Musical Theatre Presents Aladdin 63 The Friends of Tide Mills 64 East Blatchington Pond Conservation Society 69 Rotary Club of Seaford Grand Charity Raffle 74 Wise Books Celebrates Christmas in Style 77 Who’s Who In Seaford?

79 A View From The Potting Shed 82 Seaford Gardening Club 85 Seaford Community Garden 92 Friends of Seaford Library AGM 93 East Blatchington Christmas Lecture 95 Mercread Youth Centre 98 The Royal Society of St George 101 In Memory of the Cheese & Pineapple Porcupine 105 Seahaven Storehouse 105 Seen in Seaford 109 Home Fires: A Haunting Story of Love and

Loss During the Great War 109 Tomfoolery 113 Halcyon Days Memory Walk in Seaford Bay 116 End of Season Food Swap 119 What’s On in December?

121 What’s On Weekly?

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Rotary Club of Seaford Annual Sleigh Ride

On Monday 1st December, Santa will again be climbing aboard his sleigh at 5.30pm to start his mammoth task of visiting children of all ages all over Seaford. He will be in place each evening at around 5.45pm, finishing each evening at about 8.30pm. Make sure you are ready, below is a shortened version of the dates and routes. For more information go to http://www.seafordrotary. org.uk/sleigh.php

Sleigh Routes for December 2014 Monday 1st: Rother Road, Links Road, Arundel Road, Cuckmere Road, Lullington Close, Chyngton Way, South Way. Tuesday 2nd: Wilkinson Way, Kedale Road, Grosvenor Road, Salisbury Road, Chichester Road, Grove Road, Stafford Road.

Wednesday 3rd: Hawth Park Road, Tide Mills Way, Buckle Drive, Claremont Road, Connaught Road, Edinburgh Road.

Thursday 4th: Sutton Drove, The Byeways, Hindover Road, Alfriston Road, , Richington Way, Bromley Road, Harison Road, Sandore Road.

Friday 5th: St Crispians, Upper Sherwood Road, Lexden Road, Quarry Lane, Valley Drive, Normansel Park, Chalvington Close, Seagrave Way. Saturday 6th: Morning 10am - 1pm Static, Broad Street

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Monday 8th: Highlands Road, Southdown Road, Hartfield Road, Aquila Park, Arundel Road, Sutton Avenue, Headland Avenue, Downsview Road, Heathfield Road.

Tuesday 9th: Steyne Road, St. John’s Road, Bramber Road, Cricketfield Road, Corsica Road, The Covers, Sunningdale Close.

Wednesday 10th: Surrey Road, Kingsway, Beacon Road, Tudor Close, Beacon Drive, Victor Close, Carlton Road, Westdown Road.

Thursday 11th: Hill Rise, Princess Drive, Royal Drive, Duchess Drive, Crown Hill, Clementine Avenue.

Friday 12th: Kingsmead, Firle Grange, Firle Close, Bottom of Firle Road, Homefield Road, Upper Belgrave Road, St. Peters Road.

Saturday 13th: Morning 10am - 1pm Static, Broad Street Monday 15th: Bishopstone, Rookery Way, Marine Drive, St. Andrews Drive.

Tuesday 16th: Sherwood Road, Vale Road, Vale Close, Seafield Close, Old Nursery Close, Landsdown Road, Alfriston Park.

Wednesday 17th: North Way, The Ridings, Lucinda Way, Lower Drive, Belgrave Crescent.

Thursday 18th: Ash Drive, Stirling Avenue, Chyngton Gardens, Farm Close, Manor Road North.

Friday 19th: Hazeldene, Manor Road South, Micklefield Way, Kingston Estate, Fairways Estate.

Saturday 20th: Morning 10am - 1pm Static, Broad Street Monday 22nd: Lexden Drive, Barn Rise, Queensway, Maple Fields, Barn Close, Coxwell Close, Raymond Close.

Tuesday 23rd: Walmer Road, Chyngton Avenue, Saltwood Road, Hythe Crescent, Hastings Avenue.

Wednesday 24th: Morning 10am - 1pm Static, Broad Street.

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returns, organised by Seaford Town Council and the Seaford Chamber of Commerce. This year the event is an all-day Street Market and Christmas Fayre from 10am – 5pm with the shops open for their normal opening hours, many will have their windows dressed to celebrate the festivities.

Seaford Head School and Sixth Form Centre are the main event sponsor this year, as well as supporting the primary schools at the Clinton Centre. Head Teacher, Lynton Golds, said, “Seaford Head School & Seaford Head Sixth Form Centre are delighted to be able to sponsor the Seaford Christmas Magic event this year. We hope that it is a well-supported event and that we are able to make a contribution to this community effort.”

Christmas at Dovecote Garden C HRISTMAS TREES

West Dean grown Norway Spruce £4 per ft (up to 12’) and Nordman Fir £5 per ft (up to 6’) Cut or dig your tree with the Family.

Family Weekend 6th & 7th December, 10am - 4pm

IN D OOR C HRISTMAS MAR K ET Apple Juices, Jams, Silver & Gemstone Jewellery, Tombola, Ceramics, Textile Crafts, Austrian Foods & Dolls, Fruit Vinegars, Christmas Cakes & Pies, Cards, Gifts.

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with crackling log fire to warm up

TEA , C O F F EE & C A K ES in the Cart Barn

Free Parking & Free Entry. WC available.

In the centre of West Dean nr. Seven Sisters Country Park BN25 4AL

Assistant (Facilities) el Beard, Administration There is lots of activity with small fair rides, entertainers and 3 894 870 k v.uSeaford il.go unc nco music in association with Live! There are children’s tow ford sea d@ el.bear 2014 at the Clinton Centre, with refreshments available ovember activities

all day long, and the children can also decorate their lanterns there (materials kindly donated by local retailer Toytown and Splash Point Music). Then there is the lantern parade through the town at 4pm with families and children, and some carols from the interschool choir on Broad Street. The event will be closed with the switch on of Seaford’s Christmas Lights, taking place at approximately 4.30pm.

There has been outstanding support from local businesses and organisations; information on all of our sponsors and supporters as well as more information about the event can be found on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ seafordchristmasmagic or our website www.seafordxmasmagic.uk.

If you are interested in being part of the event in any way please contact Seaford Town Council on 01323 894870 or admin@seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk, we are also looking for volunteers to help steward the event. We hope to make the event a safe, enjoyable experience for all of our visitors.

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REMEMBER CHURCH LANE CORNER ON 6TH DECEMBER There is Christmas Magic here too!

DISCOUNTS, GERMAN SPECIALITIES & PRIZE RAFFLE IN AID OF ST WILFRID’S

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LOVELY HANDMADE WREATHS, TABLE & FIREPLACE DECORATIONS, POTTED CHRISTMAS GIFTS. BUY OR ORDER ON THE 6TH AND GET 20% DISCOUNT!

15% OFF ALL DAY! GREAT GIFT IDEAS – SOAPS, SCARVES, JEWELLERY, CANDLES, SOMETHING TO WEAR FOR CHRISTMAS & THE PARTY SEASON OR THAT WINTER HOLIDAY!

COME IN TO MEET UP WITH FRIENDS, FINISH YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING LIST OR FIND SOME SWEET STOCKING FILLERS WHILST ENJOYING A GLASS OF GLÜHWEIN, A SEASONAL TREAT AND A WARM WELCOME. GREAT PRIZES DONATED BY LOCAL BUSINESSES INCLUDE: SIDE OF SALMON, BOX OF DYMOCK FARM SHOP GOODIES, MASSAGE, MEAL FOR TWO, FOOTBALL TICKETS, FISH & CHIPS, HANDBAG, FIRST PRIZE: £75 WORTH OF VOUCHERS TO SPEND AT CHURCH LANE CORNER.

Raffle will be drawn at 5pm

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IN SEAFORD

St Leonard’s Church Street

Sun 14 Dec 4pm Christingle Service Sun 21 Dec 6pm Festival of Lessons and Carols Wed 24 Dec 3pm Crib Service for Toddlers/Families Wed 24 Dec 6pm Dramatised Nativity Wed 24 Dec 11.30pm First Communion of Christmas Thur 25 Dec 8am Holy Communion Thur 25 Dec 9.30am Christmas Celebrations with

Holy Communion Thur 25 Dec 11am Holy Communion - (BCP)

Seaford Baptist Church Belgrave Road

Sun 7 Dec Sun 21 Dec Sun 21 Dec Wed 24 Dec Thur 25 Dec

4pm Mayor’s Family Carol Service 10am All Age Nativity Service 6pm Carols by Candlelight 5pm Family Service 10am Christmas Service

Chyngton Methodist Millberg Road Sun 7 Dec

Sun 21 Dec Thur 25 Dec

2pm Carols on the Green, Walmer Road- Seaford Silver Band 5pm Carols by Candlelight 10.30am United Service of Praise joined by friends from Cross Way

St Thomas More Catholic Church Sutton Road

Sun 21 Dec 3pm Christingle Service Wed 24 Dec 5pm Family Mass. First Mass of Christmas Wed 24 Dec 11pm Christmas night Mass with carols

from 10.30pm Thur 25 Dec 8am Mass Wed 25 Dec 10am Mass

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St Andrew’s Bishopstone

Sun 21 Dec 4pm Carol Service & Tea in Hall Wed 24 Dec 11.30pm Midnight Eucharist Thur 25 Dec 8am Eucharist Thur 25 Dec 9.30am Sung Eucharist

St Luke’s Church Walmer Road

Wed 10 Dec 7pm Carols and Seaford Silver Band Sun 21 Dec 4pm Christingle Service Wed 24 Dec 4pm Nativity Service Thur 25 Dec 9.30am Celebration with Holy Communion

Religious Society of Friends Little Theatre, Steyne Road

Sun 28 Dec 10.30am Meeting Worship & Music

St Peter’s East Blatchington

Fri 12 Dec

Sun 14 Dec Wed 24 Dec Wed 24 Dec Thur 25 Dec

10.30am Opening of Crib Festival

by Mayor and Choir 6pm Carols by Candlelight.

5pm Children’s Crib Service 11.30pm Midnight Mass 9.30am All Age Mass and Carols

Cross Way Church Steyne Road

Sun 14 Dec 4pm Tea. 5pm Carols at Clinton Centre Thur 25 Dec 10.30am United Service of Praise at

Chyngton Methodist Church, Walmer Road

Fresh Springs Clinton Centre Sun 21 Dec 10.30am-12 noon Christmas Meeting

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The Snow Queen, a play with music and songs, is a magical and faithful adaptation of the story by Hans Christian Anderson, that will brighten even the shortest, darkest days of winter.

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Winter Season Opening Times Sundays & Bank Holidays: 11am to 4pm

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7:00 pm in St. Leonard’s Church Hall Limited to 12 teams of 6 Entry by tickets only – available at the Tower and at Newberry Tully Estate Agents in Church Street Members £8 Non-members £10 with refreshments ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Happy Christmas

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)

Call Barbara on 01323 891393

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Marks Jewellery & Antiques

Fine antique and second hand jewellery, silver, porcelain, paintings, furniture and unusual objects for a unique Christmas present.

Gold, Silver, Old Watches, Amber, Jade and Oriental items Wanted.

SELL YOUR UNWANTED ITEMS FOR CASH

Merry Christmas from Marks 16 High Street, Seaford, East Sussex BN25 1PG Tel: 01323 873090 Mobile 07818 035675 Open 9am - 5pm Monday to Saturday.

Closed Wednesday afternoon.

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Cartoon & Cake Raffle prizes raisE funds for St Wilfrid’s HOSPIce Two locally talented ladies have combined their artistic and creative skills to raise money and awareness of all the work St Wilfrid’s Hospice does in the area.

Lesley Harvey, a local artist whose work appears in Seaford Scene and Lynda Lock who runs her own business as a cake maker/decorator extraordinaire, are each donating an item of their precious work as a raffle prize to raise money for St Wilfrid’s Hospice. Lesley is donating a signed original

K & L Jewellers JEWELLERY, WATCHES & GIFTWARE

Repairs and alterations undertaken on the premises.

Watch batteries and straps fitted.

Wishing all our customers Season’s Greetings

1 Talland Parade High Street Seaford East Sussex BN25 1PH Tel: (01323) 892097 l

framed picture of her latest work, published in this issue of Seaford Scene and Lynda is donating a cake which represents a 3D version of Lesley’s caricature picture.

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Raffle tickets to win these two fabulous gifts are on sale at Paradise Park, Newhaven (25p a ticket or 5 for a £1) until Sunday 14th December. Lesley and Lynda will also be appearing at the Garden Centre on their late night, Wednesday 26th November (6-9pm), to showcase the prizes. Come along now and buy some raffle tickets to have a chance of winning these fabulous prizes and raise money for St Wilfrid’s.

The draw closes on Sunday 14th December and the presentation to the raffle prize winner will take place on Saturday 20th December (11am) at Paradise Park.

Seaford Scene is a completely independent small business. All rights are reserved over the content and design of Seaford Scene unless agreed otherwise.

The opinions expressed in editorial matter are not necessarily those of the publisher. Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of entries. Seaford Scene cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage caused by errors, omissions or alterations and assumes no risk or liability for articles or adverts or the accuracy of the facts within them, that are provided by contributors.

Seaford Scene does not endorse companies, products or services that appear in this magazine.

For antique clocks and mercury barometers.

Movements, dials and cases.

Collection and delivery.

Clocks and barometers bought and sold.

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CONCENTUS SINGS CHRISTMAS We have said a reluctant goodbye to our seemingly endless summer, and, as the leaves of autumn started to fall, some of the rooms in church and village halls and community centres began to ring with the sounds of singing. With sharpened pencils made ready to mark newly distributed music scores, enthusiastic members of many choirs eagerly looked forward to the challenge of learning their new parts. Sopranos, Altos, Tenors and Basses sang out their notes to long-suffering musical directors and accompanying pianists around the East Sussex coastlands. With an eye to Christmas performances, week on week the warbling members rehearse and rehearse, until, amazingly, the parts meld together into vocal pieces worthy of sharing with their paying audiences.

One such gathering of enthusiastic singers is a choir which has sung together for nearly 10 years – Concentus.

Aptly the word Concentus. means agreement, harmony and unity and this defines the very spirit of the choir, which has been led from its formation both zealously and skilfully by its musical director, Adrian White.

This friendly choir gathers to practice every Monday evening at 7.30pm at Upperton United Reform Church, Upperton Road, Eastbourne. Concentus. is made up of members with a wide range of musical abilities, and new members are always welcome – you don’t need to be able to read music to join (telephone Evelyn on 01323 643358). All that is required is the ability to hold a note, an enthusiasm to learn, and a willingness to chuckle at Adrian’s jokes! Members come from Seaford as well as from Eastbourne, with singers from Seaford car-sharing to rehearsals.

Come and hear Concentus. perform a variety of Christmas pieces both modern and traditional, at their ‘Concentus sings Christmas’ concert, at 5pm on Saturday, 13th December, at St Leonard’s Church, Church Road, Seaford. Tickets cost £10 (£5 for under-16s) and can be obtained from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church Road, Seaford. Or hear it in Eastbourne at 4pm on 20th December at St Saviour’s and St Peter’s Church, South Street, Eastbourne. Tickets for both concerts available from the Eastbourne Tourist Information Office, or from Evelyn on 01323 643358. Find out more about the choir at www.concentuschorale.com

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We play a wide spectrum of music together with a fantastic visual show.

Call now to arrange a meeting to discuss your party and see our great reviews Perfect entertainment for your Wedding, Christmas Party, in fact any adult celebration or special occasion.

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Friendly & Completely Personalised Service CALL PAM on 01323 892664 Mob: 07767 343840 Email: info@pam-a-cake.co.uk www.pam-a-cake.co.uk

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Foam cut to size New stock.

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Christmas Crib Festival

St Peter’s Church – East Blatchington – Seaford Friday 12th, Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December 2014 10.30am to 4pm Friday, Noon to 6pm Saturday, Noon to 6pm Sunday Come and enjoy the Christmas story told in a beautiful and imaginative way. View the variety of Cribs which will be on display giving you inspiration for your own crib to make and display at home.

Refreshments and a Christmas Bazaar will be held in the Church Hall. The stalls include textiles by Robin Shell and Carolyn Skues, jewellery by Heather BIgmore and mosaics by Gillian Henson.

Our Festival will be opened by the Mayor on the Friday, and there will be a concert and service by Chamber Choir from Seaford Primary School. During the event the Church will be filled with music and the Festival will end with a Celebration of Carols at 6pm on the Sunday.

So do come and join us for some Christmas Fun and hopefully that last minute Christmas Gift.

Olivia’s Pet Portraits Hand drawn portraits of your pet, or family members at affordable prices. Perfect as a gift of memorial piece.

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Bangers, Burgers & Boats at Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club What’s your guilty pleasure? That’s what The Galley Café at Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club are tempting you with!

Following on from last month’s breakfast review, I am now being tempted by the ‘Guilty Pleasures’ menu at The Galley Café, the perfect venue for cold and blustery, winter days – on November 5th, the café was warm, inviting and bustling with happy customers.

Catering for both meateaters and vegetarians, there is a choice of a large, 8oz burger – made locally with best English beef, served in a sourdough bap with a not-too-spicy ‘Galley’s own’ roasted tomato and chilli chutney (top photo), or a delicious top notch sausage, locally sourced and served with juicy fried onions in a baguette; my favourite is the delicious roasted sweet potato with melted brie, served in ciabatta (bottom photo). All very tempting, generous portions and reasonably priced. Children’s portions are also available – there’s a 4oz beef burger and a smaller version of the sausage in French bread.

The Galley chef, Steve Mitchell, will also be offering a special lunch box for children soon, which will include a sandwich lunch along with activities and colouring pencils – watch this space for the launch date!

Tea, freshly ground coffee, juices and other soft drinks are available whatever the weather, as are licensed drinks from midday. Dogs are also most welcome and there are free doggie treats too! So why not stop by and indulge in a Galley’s Guilty Pleasure? You won’t regret it.

The Galley at Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club is open from 9am to 4pm Monday to Saturday. Entry is from the car park on Marine Drive (next to the Buckle Holiday Park) or from the beach.

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Book your Christmas party with us, we also offer a private dining room for up to 10 guests with personal waiter service.

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MARTELLO ROTARY CLUB Food Boxes for families in crisis

The Martello Rotary Club started this project in December 2012, in partnership with local charity WAVES, and Rotarian Jim Austin gave a presentation to club members on how things are progressing, together with Ray Finch from Waves. The scheme continues to help families in crisis in Seaford by providing a box of non-perishable food items where perhaps changes have taken place in family circumstances and they are struggling to feed their children, or perhaps at school holiday time when extra meals have to be found.

The boxes contain known brands and have been specially chosen as they require low power and basic cooking requirements to produce a meal, they are also nutritional. Some special treats such as Easter eggs and Christmas crackers are included at appropriate times. In the year to July 2014, 43 boxes were provided to Waves for distribution, and since July there have been 15 with more to come in the months ahead.

The Martello Rotary Club buys the food with money raised in Seaford and we are always seeking help by way of donations for this very worthy project – why not consider donating your heating allowance? If you can help, do please get in touch.

PROMS NIGHT 2014

The 11th annual Proms Concert organised by the Club took place at Seaford Head Community College on Sat 11th October. As always, this was a great success and was thoroughly enjoyed by not only the audience but all those who participated in it.

Seaford Silver Band conducted by Lewis Delivett formed the corner stone of the event and they were joined by Maeve Jenkinson (violinist, left) who performs regularly with the London Philharmonic and is Musical Director of the Corelli

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Ensemble, and Rebecca Swingle Putland, (below) the Director of Outreach at Moira House Girls School in Eastbourne.

These artists were accompanied by firm favourites the Moira House Girls School Choir, (above). under the direction of Martin Neill and accompanied by Robert Cousins from the school. The girls sang a variety of songs including, by request from President Dave Winsor, Pie Jesu, and a World War One Medley. As in previous years, the evening concluded with rousing choruses of Land of Hope and Glory, Rule Britannia, Sussex by the Sea and Jerusalem.

Joining in the fun were the Mayor and Mayoress of Seaford, Councillor Mark Brown and his wife Vera, together with Mr Norman Baker MP and Lord Healey with his daughter.

Club President Dave Winsor said, “ Thank you to everyone who supported us with this event, this forms part of our fund raising which enables us to donate to local good causes, and the Club is very grateful as it enables us to help those less fortunate than most of us.”

TAVERN IN THE TENT

In the September edition we gave a report on the various events that we had attended in 2014 with the Tavern in The Tent. We would like to clarify that the operation of the Tavern at the Armed Forces Day in June and the RNLI Fête in July were joint events with the Rotary Club of Seaford.

The Martello Rotary Club meets on Monday evenings at Seaford Golf Club and welcomes new members. For more information email: plbseaford@aol.com or call 01323 894553 or 07802 305158.

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T HE ENGLISH WINE CENTRE Enjoy lunch, Tuesday to Sunday or Dinner, Friday or Saturday at Flint Barn Restaurant, The English Wine Centre, Alfriston.

Our two chefs will be delighted to present our latest fresh, local sourced foods, made to delicious English recipes with a culinary twist.

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Animation project hits the Filmspot at the Crypt Gallery During the October half term the Arts@theCrypt galleries played host to the national Big Draw event.

Organised by committee member, Nicky Auster, children of all ages were involved in producing drawings for backgrounds and characters for an animation entitled “Animate Our World”. Rob Cunnigham and Rachel Hunter of local film project, Filmspot, asked participants to draw landscapes based on the downs, forests, town and coastline in and around Seaford, which they then stitched together. Many of the participants also created flick books of animation loops, which they digitised, to bring our animated world to life! Filmspot

Learn the art of beautiful writing and illumination, be creative and have fun.

Experienced teacher Sally-Mae Joseph is running classes from her home in central Seaford. Writing with a broadedge pen, gilding techniques and design will be covered in the lessons.

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was established in 2009 by Rob Cunningham and Rachel Hunter.

The project is a year-round, touring celebration of cinema. We create temporary ‘pop-up’ cinemas in unusual and heritage venues – as well as organising other cinema-related activities, such as lectures, workshops and interactive installations. Some may remember Filmspot being involved in a cinematic presentation as part of the 150 year celebration of the Brighton to Seaford branch line.

Filmspot were kept busy all day by over seventy visitors but were ably assisted by Nicky, Pauline Harris from the Friends of the Crypt and local book illustrator Jo Brown.

Jo Has been involved in Arts@theCrypt Big Draw events in the past more of her work can be found on her website www.jo-brown.co.uk.

Following post production editing the finished film, complete with Penguin Café sound track kindly donated free of copyright fees by Arthur Jeffes, was screened on Saturday 1st November to an eager audience of parents and their budding animators.

It can still be viewed online at www.filmspot. org.uk and http:// www.youtube.com/ watch?v=G2QcAzJ1D00; as you will see a thoroughly entertaining outcome.

The Big Draw event will return to the Crypt again next October.

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Jewellery Classes Seaford This course will teach you how to make your own jewellery using both traditional and modern jewellery techniques, starting with a silver ring, then, you will learn a variety of techniques and the design skills to help bring your ideas into reality.

Term Dates 2015. 10 sessions with a one week half term.

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Keeping it Real!

I live in a house that is divided. My husband loves real Christmas trees but in recent years I’ve talked him around to the artificial option, believing – incorrectly as it turns out – that a reusable tree is better for the planet than one that is chopped down and discarded after a few weeks.

Most artificial trees are made from PVC – one of the most non-renewable, polluting, unrecyclable materials around – and consequently their carbon footprint is ten times greater than that of real ones.

Shocked into realising that my fake tree is not the morally correct choice I thought, I’m now keen to join the six million Brits who opt for a real tree at Christmas.

Christmas trees spring up all over the place from late November and the quality varies greatly. Before you make your choice, do a bit of fact finding about its freshness. Ask where it was grown (UK produced trees are likely to be fresher), how long it has been in stock and when it was cut.

You can carry out a couple of tests yourself. Give the tree a firm tap on the ground or run a closed hand over

its branches. If lots of needles fall off, chances are it’s not that fresh. You can also try bending the outer branches.

They should be pliable – not brittle and dry – without discoloration.

Before leaving to make your purchase, measure the height and width of your space and take a tape measure with you to check your tree. Most are trimmed to an 80% taper, which means that a 10-foot-tall tree will measure 8 feet at the bottom.

You should also consider how you plan on decorating your tree. The three main species – spruce, fir and pine – all have their own characteristics. Spruces and firs have short needles whilst a pine’s are long. Pine branches tend to bend, making them unsuitable for heavier ornaments. Firs have lush branches and ornaments sometimes get lost in them.

The traditional British Christmas tree, the Norway spruce, is attractive but tends to drop its needles. An alternative is a “non-drop” variety like the popular Nordmann fir, which will last longer but is more expensive.

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To care for your tree, cut off half an inch from the base of the trunk and place in a water-holding stand. Position the tree away from sources of heat and keep it topped up with fresh water.

At present, 90% of real trees end up in landfill, so after Christmas is over try and recycle! By turning your tree into wood chippings or compost you will continue to do your bit for the environment.

Hopefully with this guide choosing the family tree will be a holiday highlight, not a headache!

By Debbie Singh-Bhatti Please recycle this magazine when you have finished with it.

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My sister and I grew up with an older brother and we thought nothing of spending Saturday afternoons sprawled on the living room carpet, constructing items out of his beloved Lego. His creations were always more ambitious and sophisticated than ours of course – windmills and tractors and mansions with masses of rooms compared with our rather mundane boxlike structures. Occasionally we would ditch the Lego for a session on his Scalextric racing set. We hadn’t a hope of winning, but we certainly enjoyed trying!

It never once occurred to me that I was playing with ‘boy toys’ which is maybe why, when I became mother to four daughters, I happily bought them their own sets of Lego along with other ‘boyish’ toys such as remote control cars, science sets and basketball nets (they had their fair share of dolls, prams and jewellery kits too).

Like it or not, the society we live in stereotypes children according to their gender. Manufacturers influence their choice of toys with labels identifying items such as dolls and tea sets as ‘girl toys’ in their pretty pink packaging, and cars and construction sets as ‘boy toys’ in their predominantly blue wrappers.

if children are offered a wide range of toys and experiences, they will develop into more rounded individuals with an expanded range of thinking and skills.

Just as playing with girltoys such as dolls and tea sets fosters the development of verbal and social skills that might be useful to the male population, playing with boy-toys such as cars can help girls with the acquisition of spatial skills. Other ‘boy-toys’ like science sets, Lego, Meccano and K’nex help develop STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) skills of which there is currently a shortage in the UK workforce – and why shouldn’t girls develop these just as much as their male counterparts?!

Some may argue – and I’m probably one of them – that at the end of the day, whether male or female, children will be children and will naturally choose the toys that interest them the most. The important thing is to at least give them that choice!

By Debbie Singh-Bhatti

There is evidence to suggest that girls and boys do naturally select different types of toys. Experiments conducted on primates concluded that male monkeys were drawn to boy-toys such as cars whilst female monkeys preferred girl-toys such as dolls.

There are various explanations about why boys and girls have different toy preferences. One theory suggests it is due to testosterone levels, whilst another attributes it to the way the brains are ‘differently-wired’, and there’s no doubt that nurture and socialisation also play a part.

Regardless of the reason, the consensus of opinion is that

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From East Africa to East Sussex – author publishes first novel Anne Holderness, a resident of Sutton Drove, Seaford, has recently published her first novel,The Mountains of Morogoro, as a paperback and eBook.

The novel is the story of Esme, a young Scottish woman. Her first trip abroad is a one-way ticket, her infant daughter in her arms, to be with her Tanzanian husband, Martin Yusufu, in his homeland in East Africa. The time is 1968, shortly after Tanzania’s independence from British rule, and although made welcome in her new home, Esme faces huge language and cultural barriers as she strives to integrate into her new surroundings.

Over the span of twenty years we follow her struggles while raising two children, finding and holding down jobs, coping with shortages of basic necessities, making friends, and joining the endeavour for women’s equality.

Eventually she becomes involved in the creation of a rural project in the mountains of Morogoro, while her search for fulfilment leads her into situations which jeopardise the custody of her children. This is the story of Esme as she gradually falls in love with the country – its peaceable people and its landscapes – while searching for her own identity.

Anne, until recently working with the NHS, is currently a tutor of English to speakers of other languages. For many years she has been a member of an East Sussex wide writing group who have supported her throughout the process of writing and publishing the novel. Anne also belongs to the U3A, Seaford Ramblers, Just Voices and a Seaford-based book group.

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NEWHAVEN, PEACEHAVEN & SEAFORD LIONS CLUB October is the month when we can relax a bit, though we were still busy with running the club and dealing with requests and spending the money we had raised during the summer.

The photo shows a donation to Waves, Seaford. This is a support group for Seaford families and we donated £300 so that they can update their computer finance programme. We were also pleased to donate £1,000 to the Mayor of Telscombe who is raising money for an all singing and dancing wheelchair for Leisha. The total cost of this special wheelchair is in excess £20,000 and will help Leisha to stand and overcome some of the problems caused by cerebral palsy. The new chair is made to fit Leisha’s body, and will see her through adulthood as it can be adjusted as she grows. It will allow her to pick things up off the floor, sit at a normal height table with able bodied children at school and stand in a full upright position. This will help build the muscles back up in Leisha’s legs and give her more freedom, which could reduce the carers required at school and give Leisha the independence she craves.

The 22nd October was the date of the Autumn Tints trip. We took 60 pensioners on a trip through the beautiful countryside of Sussex, admiring the autumn colours. We ended up in Bodle Street Green and were given a cream tea by the local WI. A good day was had by all.

On the 19th we had our “birthday” party, our charter lunch at Dean’s Place Hotel, Alfriston. It is 45 years since the club was formed – I wonder how many services we have performed in that time! We celebrated with the

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Seahaven Lioness Club On 10th September the Lionesses once again worked with the manager and staff of M & Co in Seaford to put on a Charity Fashion Show, giving the public the opportunity to see some of the shop’s new autumn and winter ranges (right). The models were drawn from the staff of M & Co and the Lionesses, together with some of their family members, and also included the Deputy Young Mayor of Seaford.

They encompassed a wide variety of ages and sizes, so hopefully there was something for everyone! Ticketholders were given a glass of wine on arrival and some tasty nibbles were on offer as well. Everyone was invited to take part in the raffle to boost the takings for the charities involved and this was well supported.

The first half of the show displayed some casual outfits for both adults and children, and included coats and accessories. The second half showcased more formal or glam items. During the interval the raffle was drawn and some information given about the two charities being supported – Cancer Research (nominated by M & Co) and the Rocking Horse Appeal (nominated by the Lionesses), which raises money for medical equipment, developmental aids and some home comforts for sick children at the Royal Alexandra Hospital and the Trevor Mann Baby Unit in Brighton.

The event made a profit of a little over £450, which was a very good result, and this will be divided between the two charities. Thanks to all who supported the Fashion Show and to Matt, and his staff at M & Co for their hard work in putting it on and for donating some raffle prizes.

Thanks also to Wave Leisure for the loan of chairs and NPS Lions for transporting them.

The last Sunday in September a few Lionesses joined with some Lions and various friends and family members for a trip out on Newhaven Lifeboat. (left) Both Clubs have a long association with the RNLI, always supporting their summer fête and holding fundraising events for them, but

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this trip was offered in return for personal donations by those taking part. It was a glorious day with a calm sea, so no drama or seasickness to spoil the outing!

At the beginning of October Seahaven Lionesses provided afternoon tea for the Inner Light Club of Seaford, giving their regular helpers, who normally do the catering, a bit of a break. Most of the Lionesses made sandwiches, scones or cakes and four members were on hand on the afternoon to serve the tea and clear up.

Just to prove it’s not all hard work in the Lionesses, on Sunday 19th October the Club members celebrated their Formation Anniversary by hosting a lunch jointly with Newhaven, Peacehaven & Seaford Lions Club at Deans Place Hotel in Alfriston. They were pleased to welcome families and friends as well as representatives of many other local Lions and Lioness Clubs. It was a largely informal event with a minimum of speeches and a very nice meal. The photo above shows Lioness Maggie Chitty (left) being presented with a certificate for 20 years service by the National Lioness Chairman, Lyn Hadrill.

The following day the Lionesses were involved in a very different activity. As part of the Zone Olympics competition, where each Club (6 Lions Clubs and 1 Lioness Club) hosts a competitive event, we were playing Toad in the Hole, organised by Lewes Lions Club. For the uninitiated about this very local game the idea is to throw four metal discs on to a special small table top and hopefully into a hole in the middle, which is only slightly larger than the discs. It’s challenging, but always good fun, even though we didn’t score very well!

The next fundraising event is a Lucky Receipt Draw in Morrisons on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th December.

For a payment of just £1 your name will be entered into the draw and you could win the cost of your shopping, up to a maximum of £75 – always useful just before Christmas! This will be for a specific good cause, yet to be finalised.

The Club meets on the second Tuesday of every month, 7.30pm at the Old Plough, Church Street Seaford. For more information about anything in this article, about membership or what the Club does please call 0845 8332796, follow us on Facebook or click on the Lioness Please mention Seaford Scene when pages oncontacting the Lions’ advertisers website www.npslions.co.uk.

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Seaford Osteopathic Clinic Is relocating after 40 years!

On 6th December 2014, after over 40 years at 23 Sutton Park Road, Seaford Osteopathic Clinic will relocate across the road to Paignton House on Warwick Road, opposite the Library.

The clinic was originally founded in 1971 by Mr Mike Lemon and was one of the first Osteopathic Clinics on the South Coast. The new clinic will continue to offer the highest standard in Osteopathic treatment, complimented by Karen Hall, a Pilates Practitioner in our newly converted studio.

The Acupuncture, Chiropody and Podiatry clinics will also be working from our newly refurbished rooms, with improved disabled access, and the whole team will continue to provide excellent care and attention.

In addition, Homeopath Simone Oates and Nutritionist

Seaford Hard of Hearing Club The Hard of Hearing Club have been very busy over the summer period. 23 members went on a trip to Batemans, the home of Rudyard Kipling. It was a glorious day and the gardens were beautiful. We all enjoyed a cream tea before heading home.

Virginia Erskine-Grey will be available to provide a holistic approach to your healthcare requirements.

Mr Vara, (photo right) the Principal Osteopath for the last 25 years, invites the local community to visit the new clinic, meet our therapists and enjoy light refreshments at our Open Day from 10am - 4pm on

Saturday 6th December 2014.

Celebrate our new, improved premises – everything from Osteopathy, Chiropody, Sports Massage, Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Nutrition and Pilates lessons. Treat your friends and family at a special reduced promotional price for December only.

Our October speaker was Maggie Chitty who brought along some of her quilts and spoke about the history of quilting. The November speaker was a return visit

by Alan Hodges who spoke about our favourite thing – Food Glorious Food. The slides reminded us of many of our childhood sweets and groceries that are no longer available.

Our December meeting is a Christmas lunch followed by entertainment and a raffle. It is free for members and £5 for guests. The time is 12.30pm at St James’ on Friday 19th December. The January meeting will be, as usual, on the first Friday of the month at 2pm.

We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year!

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Seaford Kurlers Well, bonfiring is over for another year and the dark nights are back. I wish they would leave clocks alone. Not a popular move as far as most people are concerned. Dark evenings do have one advantage in Seaford – Seaford Bonfire. The procession and displays were excellent and certainly would not be so effective in the daylight. They get better every year.

Seaford Kurlers are back on track with a full complement of committee members. We can now look forward to our Christmas festivities. We will have a festive lunch at The Moorings in Pevensey and then have our mince pies on the last kurling session before Christmas.

This year’s winner of the Bob Matthews Achievement Cup is Joe Humphries (photo right). His achievement with regard to playing the sport and getting very good at getting scores, has improved greatly. This has been down to his sheer determination. Well done Joe. On Monday 27th October, 2014, a small group of Seaford Kurlers demonstrated the sport at the Seaford Seniors’ Forum Older Peoples’ Day event at the Baptist Church. It went very well with some interest from people which might result in them coming along to see about our weekly sessions. The event is done every year and is organised by the various Senior Forums around the county. All the forums belong to ESSA (East Sussex Seniors’ Associations).

Seaford Kurlers meet on Tuesday each week at 2pm until 4pm, with a short half-time break for refreshments.

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Although I have touched on it before, I think it’s vitally important for runners to remember that our lack of a defined running season can easily lead to problems of burn-out and a greater susceptibility to injury. You only have to look on the Sussex Races website at all the running events throughout the year to realise how easy it would be to race every week. So, for runners who compete, and those who don’t, it is important to have a ‘quiet’ period when you might run shorter distances, at a more relaxed pace and run fewer times in a week.

Mixing the type of running that you do helps but is probably not enough to allow you to properly recharge your batteries. The onset of lower temperatures and more inclement weather for the next three or four months would be the ideal time to take it easy for a while. However, that may not suit the runners who are preparing for a spring marathon like the London or the Brighton.

Even so, there are still ways of building into a marathon training schedule, ‘quiet periods’. Your preparation should not look like a continuously steep line on a graph as you increase the distance you run. There needs to be brief ‘plateau’ on that line when, for instance, you reach 10 miles as your longest training run, and stay at that distance for a while before progressing to the next plateaus at perhaps 13 or 14 miles, then 17 and perhaps 20 miles. These are the quiet periods, the recovery times that your legs will appreciate, and allow you to further increase your distance with greater ease and strength.

Controlling your running in that way is a useful strategy, so whether you are preparing for a marathon, a ten-mile event or 5km race, building it up in stages can be very successful.

Any Seaford Scene reader wanting to test themselves over a 5km route, but not a 5km race, might consider this – Starting at Splashpoint, run towards the Martello Tower, turning first right along the gravelled Cliff Gardens, then along Corsica Road to Southdown Road.

Cut diagonally across the grassy area to Chyngton Road and follow it to the top of Chyngton Way. Turn left into Chyngton Lane and run up to the main road. Turn left and run down to the Sutton Avenue turning, following it to the mini roundabout at Links Road. Turn left and run to Chyngton Road. From this point, cut across the grassy area to Corsica Road and head towards the sea, finishing on the seafront. I have measured this route using fetcheveryone.com which is a useful free website to plot and measure routes.

Some time during December many of us will be delivering by hand our local Christmas Cards. I hope I’m not the only one who sees this as a good opportunity to go for another run! After Christmas, one event that you won’t see on the Sussex Races website is the New Year’s Day jog along the seafront from the Martello (starting at 11am) and going as far as the Sailing Club and back. Organised by the Seaford Striders, it is open to everyone, whatever your age, speed or experience.

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SEAFORD AFTERNOON FLOWER CLUB It is some three months since I wrote our news and in September we held our Open Meeting at Peacehaven.

The National Demonstrator was Tan Strong, a very glamorous lady who changed her jacket to match the flowers used in each arrangement which suited her title ‘Colour my World.’

In October our President Georgie Wall held a workshop where she demonstrated two different designs under the title ‘Rings and Things’. Members and visitors could then chose which design they wished to attempt.

Georgie went around helping those less experienced and when the arrangements were completed she reviewed each in turn.

In December we are back in our normal venue of St Luke’s Church, Walmer Road, Chyngton, Seaford. Please come as early as possible after 2pm so that the meeting can start promptly at 2.30pm. Several members will each demonstrate a design, which will be raffled, and afterwards there will be a Christmas Tea.

Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas and a Healthy, Happy and Peaceful New Year.

Any enquiries ring Tina Bacon on 01323 873162.

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SEAFORD MUSICAL THEATRE PRESENTS ALADDIN Chase away the winter blues with the music, dancing, sparkling costumes and knock-about comedy of this year’s Pantomime offering from Seaford Musical Theatre.

Aladdin, written by Alan Frayne and directed by Sarah Eaton, comes to the Barn Theatre, Seaford, over two weekends: Friday 16th to Sunday 18th and Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th January. Friday and Saturday evening performances start at 7.30pm and Saturday and Sunday matinées start at 2.30pm.

Early booking is advised as many of last year’s dates sold out just days after going on sale. Tickets are available online at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/thebarntheatre or from the Tourist Information Centre, Church Street, Seaford, during office opening hours priced at just £10 for adults, £7 for children or a family ticket of four for £30.

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Hopefully readers will be aware of the Palm Oil (right), a white waxy type material, which is being washed ashore at the moment – this is poisonous to dogs and should only be handled with gloves.

Our next meeting is Sunday 21st December (always the third Sunday of each month), meeting at 10am at the waymarker adjacent to the beach at the road leading from the level crossing. Our meetings last nominally for two hours but all are welcome, no matter how much time can be spared. Please do join us, we really are seeing major progress now in the care of this wonderful place.

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East Blatchington Pond Conservation Society History

The earliest known record of the pond comes from the parish register of 1645, which notes that a servant girl named Sarah Reynolds was drowned there; apparently having committed suicide. At this time and for centuries to come, the pond must have been a focal point for village life, providing water for livestock and humans alike, and in the 18th and 19th centuries it would have provided a welcome drink for the flocks of sheep being driven between the downland grazing and market along the drove road (Sutton Drove).

In the 1930s an exceptionally dry summer is said to have dried the pond out completely and this probably caused the clay lining to crack. After that time water only collected for limited periods during very wet weather and the site became silted up.

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In the late 1970s, East Blatchington was designated as a Conservation Area and it was felt by many local people that this was a good time to make a positive contribution by restoring the pond at the bottom of Blatchington Hill. As the site is owned by the local Council, they were asked to investigate the possibility of restoration, but after consideration they reported that the job could not be done without considerable expenditure and the employment of specialist labour and was not, therefore, a feasible proposition.

Undaunted, the residents held a public meeting to canvass support for a ‘do-it-yourself ’ project. Such was the enthusiastic response that during the following summer, £2,000 was raised for the work and a committee was formed to carry it out under the inspirational Chairmanship of the late Mrs Madge Lewis.

Work began in the winter of 1980 and the initial task was to stick together three rolls of heavy-duty polythene to form the lining, which was done in a barn at the Seven Sisters Country Park centre. Using the farm seemed like a good idea at the time, but the combined weight of the rolls was some 150 kilograms and lifting it all into a

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In order to speed up the process of colonisation a few aquatic plants were rescued from a nearby marshland ditch which was about to be dredged and were transplanted to the pond. These included common reed, lesser reed mace and yellow flag for the pond margin, with frogbit and duckweed for the open water. In addition, osiers were planted on the island. More recently, a hedge of hawthorn and field maple has been planted at the top of the western bank to produce a thick screen from the road.

Colonisation by nature has been successful and by the end of the second summer, a sample of water contained

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a wealth of wildlife, including water boatmen, pond snails, damselfly larvae and sticklebacks. By the spring of 1983, one event that had become remarkable was that of frogs taking to the water to spawn - a sight that is becoming all too rare in today’s pollute and over-tidy countryside.

Ducks, moorhens and the odd kingfisher are also seen.

The moorhens breed two or three times yearly in the reeds next to the conservation area where there are wild flowers growing.

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The restoration of the pond has been very much a team effort. Continual effort is required to maintain the pond and enhance its surroundings. During the summer months, this is achieved by a weekly working party of committee members and other volunteers.

Maintaining the pond involves costs in buying tools, materials, insurance and occasionally the hire of outside labour and equipment. To meet these costs, we receive a small annual Council grant, but the main support comes from subscriptions and donations from the East Blatchington Pond Conservation Society. This is a support group of local residents whose interest and help are invaluable. An annual newsletter is sent to all members and contains articles and information on the pond and its progress.

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Rotary Club of Seaford Grand Charity Raffle 2014 Finding the First Prize Winner

On Monday 27th October 2014, Rotarians Peter Fenwick (Vice President), Bill Pierce (Second Vice President) and Mike Roper (Chairman of Fundraising Committee) met at the Morrisons store in Seaford to draw the winning tickets of the Rotary Club of Seaford’s Grand Charity Raffle. They were joined by Jo Littlefair of Morrisons and other staff. Jo, assisted by staff and customers, pulled the seven winning tickets out of the drum. Of course it is an exciting moment when the winner of our first prize of £500 is revealed, but it was tempered with a degree of apprehension when the details on the first prize ticket stub gave very few clues to the actual winner, other than a single name and an approximate location. No telephone number or exact address – how were we going to find out the winner?

It was decided positive action was required to track down the lucky winner and Mike began his investigations.

Time spent trawling the Internet gave clues as to the location, and eventually, that afternoon Mike located the address and gained confirmation that there was a person so named on the ticket stub at this place. But that person had taken off to sunny climes in Europe for the winter and would not return until next year.

With some invaluable help from others, the winner was contacted by radio telephone and Mike was able to confirm he was speaking to the lucky winner. The winner was of course delighted to receive such good news, and very kindly donated some of the winnings to the Rotary Club Charity.

All the other prize winners were more easily contacted but were equally as pleased to have won. Our second prize of £100 and our third of £50 were supplemented by generous donations of wine, boxes of chocolates and tins of sweets from Morrisons. The Rotary Club raised over £2,100 from the raffle which will help support the local community in so many different ways. A big thank you to Morrisons for all their support and gifts, to all those involved in selling the tickets and to the general public for their generosity in helping raise such a wonderful amount.

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Wise Books Celebrates CHRISTmas in style

Wise Books in Sutton Road is a charity bookshop which raises money for Family Support Work, (FSW) the children’s charity of Sussex.

Run by Nick Linsell and an experienced and enthusiastic group of volunteers, Wise Books has become a favourite fixture in Seaford’s High Street, with a huge array of books of all shapes and sizes with prices that start at just £1.

“FSW had been looking for sometime to open a charity bookshop, and Seaford seemed the ideal place to have one”, said Charity director Maggie Simons.

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“We’ve been overwhelmed with the donations of books and support since we opened and we have started holding regular events, including ‘Little Owls’, a children’s book club, which runs on the first Saturday of every month.”

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In England the earliest known personification of Christmas dates back to the early 17th century – an elderly gentleman of cheerful appearance, “who when he came look’t so smug and pleasant, his cherry cheeks appeared through his thin milk white locks, like blushing Roses vail’d with snow white Tiffany”. His character was associated with feasting, hospitality and generosity to the poor rather than the giving of gifts. Since the mid-Victorian era however, Father Christmas has gradually merged with the pre-modern giftgiver St Nicholas (Dutch Sinterklaas, hence Santa Claus) and associated folklore. He is often said to reside in the mountains of Korvatunturi in Lapland Province, Finland.

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What do you like best about Seaford? The residents are very friendly and all the children are usually well behaved.

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What is your favourite film? “The Snowman”, the animated film by Raymond Briggs.

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SEAFORD & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY www.seafordhorti.com

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The Poinsettia, as seen above, is the most popular Christmas plant that produces attractive red, pink or white bracts during winter. It has probably been grown under ideal conditions so take care in getting it home then treat it as follows.

They prefer normal room temperatures (13°C or 55°F) during winter months. Increase this to 18°C or 64°F from April. If you want it to flower for a second year then allow the plant to dry out then prune to about four inches above the compost. Resume watering then in April re-pot with fresh compost and keep warm. From June to September feed weekly with a half strength general fertilizer. From September give the plant at least 14 hours of total darkness each day for eight weeks. Cover with a box or black plastic bag. Check regularly at night to see if it needs water. By next Christmas it should bloom again and it will be larger!

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Finally, if you are not already a Horticultural Society member then please join us. We always make new members most welcome.

It may be a few weeks early but we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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MEMBERS’ NOTICE BOARD A Merry Christmas and a Happy Gardening New Year.Your new Programme Schedule for 2015 should be delivered to you early next month. This will contain all the latest Society news and changes for next year. Don’t forget to look on our website regularly.

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Seaford Gardening Club We are now into winter with thoughts of putting our gardens to bed for a couple of months. Greenhouses and sheds have been tidied and cleaned and provision made to over-winter the more delicate plants for the colder weeks to follow. A harsh spell of weather has been predicted so let us hope it is not too severe!

Christmas is only just around the corner so we will soon be preparing for the festive season.

Our October speaker, Reg Lanaway gave a wonderful talk entitled ‘Through the Seasons in a Sussex Woodland’. He teaches at Plumpton College and relayed to us a period when a nearby area called Brocks Wood was cleared and rejuvenated to save a rather derelict spot. The advice of The Woodland Trust was sought to suggest the best way forward. They started by cutting back the larger vegetation and clearing large sections of overgrown areas. The result was surprising as native flowers appeared which also brought in more insects, birds, small mammals etc. Piles of wood from the clearing of trees and shrubs were left to accommodate all these creatures in various locations.

Reg also showed us lovely slides of various birds (including a nightingale!) caught in nets and ringed for collecting data for future reference. Birds of prey such as sparrow hawks and owls made their nests in the newly established woodland. He ended a very interesting lecture by showing us slides through the seasons. We were treated to over an hour of entertainment – which illustrated how clearing a small woodland area can make such a difference to our flora and fauna. We shall certainly ask him back again.

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We’re getting B for effort in our walled garden at the Crouch as this is being written. The glorious summer has resulted in prodigious growth of the bamboo round the pond, the blackberries and the buddleia, with drastic action being required. James was in action digging out the bamboo where it was encroaching the pond margins and Katie warns anyone who is concerned about the under-ground activity of their bamboos – yes, even the black sort: “Make sure you have a clumpforming variety to save it getting out of hand.” Dave cut the brambles back and the rampant buddleias have been dealt with after what must have been their longest blossoming season ever.

Moving on to the Cs, our chillies were flourishing in the polytunnel, the last green fruits turning a very Christmassy red and promising a really hot bite. And pots and pots of cannas have been safely tucked up under the plastic too.

Meanwhile Dave has been busy repairing the veg bed timber edging, but spared a couple of minutes to explain how the garden is run. The committee of six is elected at the annual meeting, then the officers are chosen, currently Dave (chairman), Katie (secretary), James (treasurer), with Diana, Mike and Veronica on the committee. Dave explains: “We meet three times a year to formulate policy, which is then put forward at the weekly Wednesday meeting to the rest of the volunteers to have their say and confirm, agree or disagree. It’s kept nice and simple so everyone is happy to take part.” And as winter sets in, some of us would say it’s the best part, mixing garden topics with a bit of gossip with hands wrapped round a hot mug of tea or coffee.

We were delighted to welcome back to the garden Richard who took a 12-month horticulture course at Plumpton College and went travelling too. He has returned with lots of chat and a mature outlook. Great to have you back, Richard.

Our best wishes to Jan who, as you read this, will have

undergone her second knee replacement operation. We hope she’ll be back soon, sharing her extensive knowledge of plants.

We took a table at the Seniors Forum event to publicise local voluntary groups. It was well attended by the general public and by other groups looking for volunteers.

Last but not least, that C for Christmas word again.

Hyacinth bulbs are safe in Katie’s garage, summoning up their beauty for festive flowering.

Don’t forget, we are always open on Wednesdays from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Hopefully we’ll have winter veg on sale – the leeks and kale are doing really well – and there’s lots to look at on the walls of our classroom. See you in 2015!

The Garden Team Photos: Chillies make wonderful Christmas decorations as well as spicy eating. Maggie (photo above, left) and Veronica with gorgeous leeks and kale for sale.

Merry Christmas!

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FRIENDS OF SEAFORD LIBRARY AGM A select group of members of the Friends of Seaford Library and distinguished guests, including Norman Baker MP and the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Seaford, were present at the 14th AGM held on October 31st at St James in Seaford.

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After the routine business, Norman addressed those assembled and congratulated FOSL members past and present, and also East Sussex County Council, for their achievements in planning and helping to install the new library, opened on August 26th. Laura Chrysostomou of ESCC Libraries Department then gave a talk including some quite astonishing statistics on the use of the new library since its opening. A Question and Answer session followed, and the meeting concluded with refreshments, a raffle and a Name That Author quiz, with the star prize being a signed copy of the latest novel by Peter James, who is a co-Patron of the Friends.

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It will be given by Kay Blackburn, who is well known for her art talks, and will be on Tuesday, 16th December at 2.30pm, in the church’s Chapel Rooms.

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Exciting times for Mercread as we prepare to welcome Charlie Bear’s Nursery, a new and important provision for 2-5 year olds which will be opening in our Blue Hall in January. There are taster sessions on 8th,10th, and 11th of December and an open day on Saturday 13th, so if you are interested give Anita or Charlene a call on 07939 073131 and they will provide details.

In addition to the usual youth activities we ran ‘Spooky Spectacular’ during half term and welcomed some new faces. Thanks to some very generous donations we are now able to plan some new activities. For example, £1,000 from the Dymock Farm Barn Dance and a private gift of £260 are enabling us to consider a Disability Awareness Day, possibly involving wheelchair basketball, and some sessions on Safety Awareness and Self Defence. We’re listening hard to what young people are telling us they want.

Youth Forum isvery involved and is a crucial voice for young people in Seaford. The group took the initiative and asked for a discussion with Council officers regarding the future development of the Salts, and has engaged in county-wide ventures such as the Spark Awards at the De La Warr in Bexhill and the upcoming Aspire Youth Conference in 2015. More locally Youth Forum is making a breakfast presentation to the Chamber of Commerce.

The excellent Tackle Homophobia in Football project is now receiving national attention and we continue to work with our partners to keep the energy going.

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THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF ST GEORGE The battle of Trafalgar and the Immortal Memory of Admiral Lord Nelson were commemorated by members of the Seahaven Branch of The Royal Society of St George on Trafalgar Day, 21st October. A formal dinner was held at Deans Place Hotel in Alfriston where members and guests heard details of the Battle from the branch’s chaplain, Revd David Farrant, who is also Chaplain to Area 3 of the Royal Naval Association (Southern Flotilla).

To add to the naval flavour of the evening, guests included members of Training Ship TS Defiance, the Sea Cadet Corps HQ at Newhaven, including two young cadets in uniform, Able Cadet Stephen Bailey and Cadet Charlie Knight.

Four members of the Newhaven Station of the National Coastwatch Institute were also present, led by David Crozier. It is the tenth anniversary of the station so the Seahaven Branch of The Royal Society of St George wanted to present them with a useful gift to mark the

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The guest of honour was Joanna Cadman who this year became the first lady to be made Chairman of The Royal Society, which has branches throughout the world. In her address she praised the Seahaven branch for its activities to promote England, Englishness and St George’s and England’s National day, 23rd April.

In welcoming the guests, Chairman Bob Peedle MBE praised the work of the Cadets forces and the NCI, all of whom rely on volunteers to succeed at their work.

He also pointed out that HMS Defiance, a name shared by the local Sea Cadet Corps, was one of the ships at Trafalgar.

Forthcoming branch events were announced, including a lunch at Deanlands during November, a Christmas lunch at the Green Man at Ringmer in December and of course the celebration of St George’s Day on 23rd April 2015. This event will be one of those where the branch welcomes non-members. The others are HM The Queen’s Birthday, Battle of Britain Day each year on 15th September and Trafalgar Day. Photo: The dinner was supported by the Chair of Lewes District Council and the Mayors of Telscombe and Seaford. Second from left is Laurie Holland, Branch President and Guest of Honour, Mrs Joanna Cadman, Chairman of The Royal Society of St George.

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Ingredients: A quantity of cherry or piccolo tomatoes, a quantity of vodka with a generous dash of Worcestershire sauce. Celery salt.

Back in the seventies, the height of food sophistication at most of the parties I attended was chunks of tinned pineapple impaled on cocktail sticks with cubes of cheddar, arranged on a stale loaf that had been covered in foil. These were washed down, according to gender, by Watney’s Bitter from Party Sevens and Fours, or Blue Nun. Those were the days!

The trick here is to get as much of the vodka/ Worcestershire mixture as you can into each tomato without damaging it too much. You can cut a cross into each tomato with a sharp knife and marinade them overnight or use a syringe (you can get a cook’s syringe from a good kitchenware shop). Mrs O’Vegetables is a nurse, so I use a real one! Great care needs to be taken to avoid injecting fingers and thumbs with the vodka/Lee and Perrins Worcestershire Sauce mix and some awkward questions in A&E. Keep the boozed up tomatoes in the fridge until it’s time to serve them. Eat them by stabbing with a cocktail stick and rolling them in the celery salt for an authentic Bloody Mary taste.

Party food should be fun and can be as easy to prepare as the above. Wow your guests with a little imagination. Here are few ideas:

Crispy Prosciutto and Asparagus Wraps

It’s just a few weeks to Christmas and the old bells will soon be jingling right up to the Queen’s speech. Party time approaches, so I thought party food was the order of the day.

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Wrap each asparagus spear in a slice of prosciutto and bake in a hot oven for four minutes or until the prosciutto is crispy. Leave to cool. How hard is that?

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Ingredients: A quantity of quail’s eggs (cheaper than you may think, I’ve seen them in Morrisons and Sainsburys), a quantity of strips of prosciutto ham about a centimetre wide and five long.

Boil the quails’ eggs in a pan of water for two and a half minutes, then cool them down under the cold tap.

Gently peel off the shells (the fiddly bit). Wrap each egg with a strip of the prosciutto and run a cocktail stick through both to hold them together. Enjoy!

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BUMPER HARVEST – AND A NEW COLLECTION POINT – FOR SEAHAVEN STOREHOUSE Harvest Festival has always been a lovely time in schools and churches, where the season’s bounty is collected and arranged at assemblies and services as a reminder of God’s provision from the earth.

However, this year many schools and churches in the area had a focus a bit nearer home than usual as they were collecting their harvest for Seahaven Storehouse, who make up food parcels for those in Seahaven who are suffering food crisis.

A total of three schools and five churches – all in Seaford – donated their harvest festival goods. Many hundreds of kilos of food were given; for example,

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one church collected and gave nearly 230 kilos of provisions, which represented approximately ten food parcels for hungry families.

Morrisons have been very helpful in allowing a bin to be placed where customers can donate food, and they also support the Storehouse when they hold collection days in store. Now Seaford Co-op has also kindly agreed to have a bin available – look out for it straight ahead of you as you go into the store.

Dawn Woodgate, who heads up the Storehouse, said: ‘We were absolutely amazed at the generosity of all those who gave, whether through the children in schools, church congregations, or indeed via the bin in Morrisons. There was a huge amount of food... but it all went very quickly.

‘We are constantly surprised how soon the shelves become depleted after a large donation, because the reality is that the need is increasing and we are taking on a number of new families who need our help. Just one week after the harvest festival donations were received, we were once again in the position of requiring more food to satisfy our clients’ needs.

‘We would like to give a very big thank you to all who gave... and ask that, if at all possible, you continue to donate, since the need persists and many families and individuals are experiencing hard times at present.

Remember our slogan: “Where just two cans can make all the difference!” Truly that is all we are asking for, that next time you go shopping, or join with your church congregation, or send your child to school on a ‘bring a can’ day, you think of donating just two cans of food to the Storehouse. You would be surprised how such a seemingly modest action can go towards bringing such relief to a hungry family.

‘I and the Storehouse team look forward to meeting you in Morrisons on our next collection days there on 21st November and 20th December. Do come and talk to us.’

To donate, please add to the bins in Morrisons or the Co-op, or contact Dawn on 07921 844930, email seahavenstorehouse@gmail.com to find out more.

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The Industrial estate, GREEN STREET, EASTBOURNE, BN21 1QN OPEN 9.15am TO 1PM Tues TO SAT. Closed Sun & Mon. Telephone: 01323 417518 So many of Jean and Harvey Mockford’s Seaford customers recommend them or place new orders, that they do not need to advertise, however many are unaware that the ten year lease on the shop in Sutton Road has expired. As their customers in Seaford are too numerous to contact individually, this notice of their address and telephone number will appear in the Seaford Scene each month.

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.

To telephone for after-sales service, or to arrange for Jean to call to estimate for new blinds (that are guaranteed for 20 years) or if you wish to visit the showroom... take the 259 from Seaford, on approaching Eastbourne go straight ahead at the traffic lights, then by the Tally Ho pub turn left into Green Street and the industrial estate is up a driveway opposite the first bus shelter.

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Home Fires: A haunting story of love and loss during the Great War 2014 marks the Centenary of the First World War, a landmark anniversary for Britain and the world. Home Fires is a new arts/heritage project and brand new play by Sara Clifford exploring the role Newhaven, Seaford and their surrounding villages played during the First World War. Home Fires is part of the First World War Centenary Partnership’s global programme of events and activities (led by the Imperial War Museum) inspiring young and old to connect with the lives, stories and impact of the First World War. Home Fires will explore the impact of the conflict on the lives and families of local Newhaven and Seaford people at the time and for generations to follow.

Home Fires will include school and community workshops alongside oral history training for volunteers. The creative team will work in collaboration with Newhaven Fort and other local history organisations, such as The Keep, Newhaven History Society, Sussex Archaeological Society, Seaford Museum and Brighton University, as well as local schools, colleges, armed forces veterans and other community group.

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Home Fires will culminate in an exciting, large scale theatrical experience at Newhaven Fort 18th-21st March 2015 with music, dance, sound installations, projections, professional performance and mass community participation.

Getting involved: There will be plenty of opportunities Top children’s entertainer, Tomfoolery, otherwise known as for members of the community to get involved. We are Tom Hunter, visited award-winning community children’s inviting people to contribute their stories and memories or theatre group SMTJ at the Barn Theatre in Seaford to teach take part in free oral history training sessions delivered by them circus and clowning skills recently. the University of Brighton Centre For Research in Memory As part of his Charity Tuesday campaign to raise funds for Narrative & Histories. If you would like to get involved in Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice, he then donated this fantastic project, join an art making activity or dance his fee to the vital support service for life limited children workshop, take part in the show, volunteer, or share your and their families. Tom, who bears a striking resemblance to experiences, stories or family photos, get in touch! television star Russell Howard, gave comedy coaching to Contact: Sara Clifford Email: newhavenww1@gmail.com. the youngsters for their upcoming circus shows.

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HALCYON DAYS MEMORY WALK IN SEAFORD BAY The day was bright, warm, yet fresh, the sky blue and the join between the sea and sky virtually indistinguishable, However this was not a fond memory of a past moment in time, it was the 19th October 2014. Such are the days that we remember when we look back at our earlier lives which made the reason for the gathering on Seaford’s Seafront all the more poignant.

As part of a nationwide effort by the Alzheimer’s Society to increase awareness of Dementia, the Society had enrolled the help of several hundred volunteers, to arrange for groups of people to walk 5 kilometres in what was to be called Memory Walks.

The Seaford gathering was organised by Fiona Skilton, a local mother of five, whose personal life and that of her children had been seriously affected in recent months by the onset of Dementia involving a very close family member. It was the speed and the indiscriminate way this cruel disease struck and the rapid decline experienced by this most loved member of her family, that prompted Fiona and her family to start campaigning for more support for sufferers and better education surrounding this degenerative condition, which is estimated to have only been diagnosed in 44% of sufferers.

Fiona says, “People are of the opinion that Dementia only affects the elderly and although this is the case in the vast majority of sufferers, it is a fact that 40,000 young people in the UK also have the condition, therefore it is in the interest of us all to find ways of slowing this condition down or, at some point in the (hopefully) not distant future, eradicating it completely, and this can only be done by research…and research costs money.”

On the day, the group raised almost £200, with the vast majority being collected from passersby on the day of the walk, and Fiona would like to thank all those who gave, from a child who gave the £1.50 she was given for an ice cream, to the person who gave £20, without saying a word, “Their generosity moved me greatly.”

In fact these acts of kindness have prompted Fiona to do more to support the Alzheimer’s

Society. She has already registered to run the Brighton Marathon next April and hopes to raise a minimum of £1,000, and is seeking sponsors, both from private individuals, tradespeople and companies as well as local fundraisers.

Fiona’s last thought on this event and others she plans is quite thought provoking:. “Although my efforts may not be able to help my family member or in all likelihood the UK having 1,000,000 sufferers by 2025, we can all play a very small part in putting in place the infrastructure that will eventually see these grotesque numbers decline.”

If you would like to make a donation, all of which, would be gratefully appreciated, then you can do so by going to www.justgiving.com/fiona-skilton1. You can text AWJK78 + the amount you want to donate to 70070.

Facts:

• There are 40,000 younger people with dementia in the UK. • There are 25,000 people with dementia from black and minority ethnic groups in the UK. • There will be 1 million people with dementia in the UK by 2025.

• Two thirds of people with dementia are women.

• The proportion of people with dementia doubles for every five year age group.

• One in six people aged 80 and over have dementia.

• 60,000 deaths a year are directly attributable to dementia.

• Delaying the onset of dementia by five years would reduce deaths directly attributable to dementia by 30,000 a year.

• The financial cost of dementia to the UK is £26 billion per annum.

• There are 670,000 carers of people with dementia in the UK. • Family carers of people with dementia save the UK £11 billion a year.

• 80% of people living in care homes have a form of dementia or severe memory problems.

• Two thirds of people with dementia live in the community while one third live in a care home.

• Only 44% of people with dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland receive a diagnosis.

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End of season FOOD SWAP The last Seaford Foodswap of 2014 was held last Saturday at the Seven Sisters Public House in Seaford.

Tables in this spacious venue were quickly filled with loaves of bread, chutneys, soups and cakes.

Regular attendees set up speedily and were then able to help newcomers.

With sampling, negotiations and swaps made it was time to go. Everyone left happy, their bags and boxes bulging with new tastables.

As the result of feedback, Seaford Foodswap will return next year. No dates have yet been set but watch this space in the new year.

We are trying to find new ways to promote this event and encourage more people to take part. Please contact Adele 01323 492995 or Di 01323 897897 or visit www.facebook. com/groups/seafordfoodswap Please recycle this magazine when you have finished with it.

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WHAT’S ON IN DEC?

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Tues 11th Nov - Mon 8th Dec Art Display - Jane Gayler and Jan Norman St James Trust, Old Town Hall 10am - 1pm. Collection of 40 artworks, including originals, prints and cards.

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

Sat 29th Nov - Sun 21st Dec ‘Ribbons and Bows!’ - Sussex Arts Collective Hop Gallery, Fisher St, Lewes 10.30am - 5pm (Tues-Sat), 11am - 3pm (Sun-Mon), 6 - 8pm Thurs 4 Dec only. Affordable artwork from Sussex Arts Collective & Star Pottery. 01273 487744. www.hopgallery.com

Seaford Museum & Heritage Society Quiz and Social Event St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 7pm. Teams of 6. Entry by ticket only, available from Martello Tower or Newberry Tully Estate Agents, Church St. Members £8, non-members £10, with refreshments.

Tel: 01323 898222 www.seafordmuseum.co.uk

Monday 1st - Wednesday 24th Seaford Rotary Various routes Santa and his sleigh take to the streets of Seaford.

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

Tel: 01323 896373 Newhaven WRAP Carers Course Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven 10.30am - 1.30pm. 6 courses: 2nd, 9th, 16th Dec and 6th, 13th, 20th Jan. Tel 07507 734370 www.coastalwellbeing.co.uk Seaford Natural History Society St Luke’s Church Centre, Walmer Road 2.15pm. ‘Alfred Russell Wallace, the man who lived in Darwin’s Shadow’, talk by Ray Hale. Tel: 01323 491964. www.seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk Seaford Lecture & Literary Club St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 7.30pm - 8.30pm. ‘Management of Arthritis’, illustrated lecture

by David Peachey. Tel: 01323 899932 or 893270.

Wednesday 3rd The Wednesday Group Cross Way, Steyne Road 7pm. Carol evening for St Wilfrid’s Hospice with hand bell ringers and stalls. £2 incl. tea or coffee & mince pie. Tel: 01323 871292 Thursday 4th Seaford Inner Light Club St Peter’s Hall, Belgrave Road 2pm. Entertainment, tea & raffle.

Tel: 01323 899592

Family Roots, Eastbourne & District Family History Society Ocklynge School,Victoria Drive, Eastbourne 7pm for 7.30pm. Christmas party. Visitors £1.50 inc. refreshments, new members welcome. Helen Warren tel: 01323 731792 www.eastbournefhs.org.uk Friday 5th Seaford Folk Club The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road 8pm. Trevor Moss and HannahLou. Acoustic guitars and harmony singing from husband and wife duo. Tel: 01323 899405 www.seafordfolkclub.com The Hampden Arms South Heighton 8.30pm. Monthly Jam Night Tel: 01273 514529 or 07873 751166 Saturday 6th Seaford Christmas Magic Seaford Town Centre 10am - 5pm. Santa, food, music, fun, entertainment and events.

Stalls available. Tel: 01323 894870, email: rachel.beard@ seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk Seaford Osteopathic Clinic Open Day Paignton House, Warwick Road 10am - 4pm. Celebrate our new improved premises, meet our therapists and enjoy light refreshments. Special reduced promotional prices in December only.

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Seaford Tourist Information Centre 37 Church Street 12 noon - 4pm. Join the TIC for mulled wine and light refreshments. Tel: 01323 897426 Foundation of Spiritual Healing and Guidance St James’ Clubhouse, Blatchington Road, Seaford 2pm - 4pm. Free healing, qualified approved healers in attendance. No appointment needed. Tea and homemade cakes. Donations welcome.

Tel: 01323 896192 www.facebook.com/Thefshg 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 Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club NSSC Seaford Clubhouse 7pm. Prize Giving for members and guests. Tickets from The Galley. www.nssc.org.uk The Hampden Arms South Heighton 8.30pm. Band of Brothers Tel: 01273 514529 or 07873 751166 The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Rail Road.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th Family Weekend Dovecote Garden, West Dean Indoor Christmas market, with crafts, produce, jewellery, cards and tombola, plus farm bothy and tea, coffee and cakes. Free parking and entry.

Firle Vintage Christmas Fair Middle Farm, Firle Vintage and bespoke gifts, seasonal entertainment, Narnia grotto, stalls, lunch/afternoon tea and working farmyard. Entrance £4, under-3s free. Tel: 07585 827849 www.facebook.com/ firlevintage.fair Sunday 7th Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 11am. Winter series 6. Open to non-members. www.nssc.org.uk

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Carols on The Green Chyngton Recreation Ground, Walmer Road 2pm. Featuring Seaford Silver Band and guest artists. Come and sing popular carols, bring a tin or packet of food for Seahaven Storehouse Food Bank if you wish. Bring a chair and warm clothes; will relocate to Chyngton Methodist Church Hall, Millberg Rd if wet.

Monday 8th - Saturday 13th Charlie Bear’s Nursery Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road New provision for 2-5 year olds, opening January. Taster sessions Mon 8th, Weds 10th & Thurs 11th, open day Saturday 13th.

Tel: Anita or Charlene on 07939 073131 Tuesday 9th Probus Club of Seaford Seven Sisters Hotel, Alfriston Rd 12 noon for 12.30pm lunch.

Monthly meeting with 3-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 894939 or 01323 897546 Seaford Natural History Society St Luke’s Church Centre, Walmer Road 2.15pm. ‘Extinct Birdwatching’, talk by Michael Blencowe, and Christmas social. Members only.

Tel: 01323 491964. www.seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk The GuestHouse Storytellers Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven 7.30pm. ‘Winter Tales to Warm the Heart’, annual solstice celebration. Bring a story to share, or just relax and listen with mulled wine, gingerbread biscuits and mince pies. Tickets £5/£4 (unwaged) on the door.

To book a 10-minute slot, email John at jalden3288@aol. com. www.hillcrestcentre.co.uk/ activities/storytelling.html Seaford Lecture & Literary Club St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 7.30pm - 8.30pm. ‘Fossil Folklore’, illustrated lecture by Ken Brooks. Tel: 01323 899932 or 893270.

Wednesday 10th Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 12.30pm - 2pm. WI members only lunch. 2pm - 4pm. Speaker John Schofield ‘A Magical Entertainment’. Raffle. www.esfwi.org.uk/seaford.html

Seaford & District Stamp Club Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd Christmas dinner for members.

Tel: 01323 890699. www. seafordstampclub.co.uk

Concentus Sings Christmas St Leonards Church, Church St 5pm. Fun-filled evening with local choir singing modern and traditional favourites.Tickets £10/£5 (under-16s) on the door or from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 52 Church Street, or tel: 01323 643358. www.concentuschorale.com

Thursday 11th Seahaven RAFA Lunch 12pm for 12.30pm. Two-course lunch at either the Royal British Legion or the White Lion. Please Newhaven and Seaford Sailing book one week in advance by Club NSSC Seaford Clubhouse phoning 01323 898907.

7pm - late. Christmas party, Friday 12th buffet and disco. Tickets from Seaford Community Cinema The Galley. www.nssc.org.uk The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane The Royal British Legion Club 7.30pm. ‘The Grand Budapest Claremont Road, Seaford Hotel’, cert. 15. Tickets 8.45pm. 21 Whiskeys. £6/£5/£3.50. Advance booking from Seaford Tourist Information Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk or www.seafordcinema.org Seaford Folk Club The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road 8pm. Twaggerband. Traditional music and songs with humour.

Tel: 01323 899405 www.seafordfolkclub.com The Hampden Arms South Heighton 8.30pm. Frankie Says...(80s band). Tel: 01273 514529 or 07873 751166 Friday 12th - Saturday 13th Seahaven Lioness Club Morrisons, Dane Road, Lucky Receipt Draw. For £1 payment, enter the draw to win the cost of your shopping, up to maximum of £75. Proceeds to charity. www.npslions.co.uk Friday 12th - Sunday 14th Christmas Crib Festival St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd 10.30am - 4pm Fri, 12 noon - 6pm, Sat & Sun. Enjoy the Christmas story told in a beautiful and imaginative way.

Plus Christmas bazaar, including stalls by Robin Shell and Carolyn Skues, Heather Bigmore and Gillian Henson, best-dressed King competition, music and refreshments.

Saturday 13th December Christmas Fayre Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 10am - 3pm. 2 rooms of stalls, plus carol singers and café Stalls available. For further info contact Wendy on 07883 611677, email: sussexmarkets@live.co.uk

Sunday 14th Up ’n’ Downs Annual Club Competition Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road All day.Tel: 01323 490011 Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 11am. Winter series 7. Open to non-members. www.nssc.org.uk Age Concern Sunday Lunch Club The Downs 60+ Club, Sutton Corner 12.45pm. Sherry, roast lunch, dessert, coffee/mints and raffle with relaxed and friendly atmosphere. £5.50. To book tel: 01323 899434 Tuesday 16th East Blatchington Lectures St. Peters Church, Belgrave Rd, East Blatchington 2.30pm. Illustrated Christmas lecture by Kay Blackburn on paintings of the Nativity through the ages. Tickets £5 incl. tea and mince pies. All proceeds towards church tower renovations. To reserve a place, tel: Kay 01323 893172 Seaford Lecture & Literary Club St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 7.30pm - 8.30pm. ‘The Cuckmere Area’, illustrated lecture by Mark Lamb. Tel: 01323 899932 or 893270.

Seaford Sweethearts WI Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 8pm. Christmas party. www.seafordwi.co.uk www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk

Weds 17th - Mon 22nd The Snow Queen Seaford Little Theatre Weds 17th Preview 7.45pm, Thurs 18th 3pm, Fri 19th 7.45pm, Sat 20th 3pm & 7.45pm, Sun 21st 3pm, Mon 22nd 7.45pm. Tickets £10, £8 £7 for preview from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, Church St 01323 897426 www. amazingmorganproductions.com Not suitable for under 8’s.

Thursday 18th Coffee Pot Chyngton Methodist Church, Millberg Road 10am - 11.30am. Special Coffee Pot with carols an Christingle service.

Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 11am. Winter series 8. Open to non-members. www.nssc.org.uk The Joyce Campbell 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 Candlelight Carol Service Chyngton Methodist Church, Millberg Road 5pm.

Monday 22nd New Moon Gong Ceremony Gong Gardens, Sutton Road Seaford Afternoon Flower Club 6.30pm for 7pm start. Voluntary St Luke’s Church, Walmer Road £10 contribution or exchange.

2pm for 2.30pm. Several Free Gong session and CD for members will demonstrate a pregnant ladies. For more design which will be raffled, information tel: 01323 890101 followed by Christmas tea. Tel: Tina Bacon 01323 873162 Wednesday 24th Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Friday 19th Club NSSC Seaford Clubhouse Seaford Hard of Hearing Club 3pm - 6pm. Christmas Eve party St James’ Clubhouse, for members and guests. Mulled 11 Blatchington Road wine and mince pies. www.nssc.

12.30 for 12.45pm. Christmas org.uk lunch followed by entertainment and raffle. Free for members, The Hampden Arms £5 for guests. Tel: 01323 895216 South Heighton email: white-c7@sky.com 8.30pm. Xmas Eve Draw.

Tel: 01273 514529 or 07873 Seaford Folk Club 751166 The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road The Royal British Legion Club 8pm. Singers and musicians Claremont Road, Seaford night. Tel: 01323 899405 8.45pm. Elvis & The Memphis www.seafordfolkclub.com Mafia. Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk The Hampden Arms South Heighton Thursday 25th 8.30pm. The Corvettes.

Christmas Day Service v Tel: 01273 514529 or 07873 Chyngton Methodist Church, 751166 Millberg Road 10.30am.

Saturday 20th The Royal British Legion Club Friday 26th Claremont Road, Seaford Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club 8.45pm. Loose Change.

Piddinghoe Pond Tel: 01323 890154 11am. Boxing Day races, www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk followed by mulled wine and mince pies. Open to nonSunday 21st members. www.nssc.org.uk Friends of Tide Mills meeting Tide Mills Saturday 27th 10am - 12 noon. Meet at beach The Royal British Legion Club end of the old village road. Help Claremont Road, Seaford us to care for this special place. 8.45pm. Barry Martin.

Pickers and collecting sacks Tel: 01323 890154 provided. Email Jim Skinner: www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk brian.skinner2@btinternet.com

Wednesday 31st Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club NSSC Seaford Clubhouse 7pm. New Year’s Eve party for members and guests. www.nssc.org.uk

The Hampden Arms South Heighton 8.30pm. Bedraggled (ticket only).

Tel: 01273 514529 or 07873 751166 The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Dynamite Disco.

Tel: 01323 890154. www. seafordbritishlegion.co.uk

WHAT’S ON WEEKLY

ARTS & CRAFTS

Chinese Painting Group Hellingly Village Hall off A22 Weds: 1 - 4pm. Professional Chinese tutor. Materials available.

Beginners and new members welcome. For more details contact: 07986 800730 Drawing for Beginners Bishopstone Parish Hall, St Andrew’s Church Mon: 1.30 - 3.30pm, starts 22nd Sept. 6-week course for beginners and intermediates. £55 total cost. Tel: 01323 370907 or 01323 890644 East Sussex Moviemakers St Luke’s Parish Rooms, Stone Cross, Pevensey 1st & 3rd Weds: 7.45 - 9.45pm.

Members show videos, advice available, speakers on videorelated topics. Contact Harry Lederman: 01323 301997, harrylederman@tiscali.co.uk www.eastsussexmoviemakers.org

Newhaven Art Club Peacehaven Evangelical Church Mon: 2pm. Members meet to paint and draw together with discussions, demonstrations, life drawing and sketching outdoors.

Annual subs. £25. Why not come along and see how you get on? www.newhavenartclub.org.uk

Seaford Art Club Downs Leisure Centre Fri: 2 - 4pm. A friendly, active group of enthusiastic, competent artists. Demonstrations, practical sessions, gallery visits and other trips. Tel Anne: 01323 491008 http://seafordartclub.weebly.com Seaford Photographic Society Chyngton Methodist Church Hall Fri: 7.45pm. September to June. www.seafordphotosoc.co.uk

CLUBS & ORGANISATIONS

Air Cadets 1218 Sqn. Air Training Corps Transit Road, Newhaven Jewellery Classes Seaford Mon: 6 -9pm, Wed: 10am - 2pm, Mon & Thurs: 7 - 9.30pm.

Aged 13 to 17 and interested Fri: 10am - 2pm. tel 07952 in aviation? Come along any 195341, email: info@leprevost. evening. Tel: 01273 513218 co.uk, www.leprevost.co.uk Civil Service Pensioners Alliance Knit & Craft Seaford Constitutional Club, Chyngton Methodist Church Crouch Lane Hall, Millberg Road, Seaford Thurs: 2pm - 4pm. All welcome, 1st Tues of month: 10am.

Friendly chat inc. group business come and learn new skills making articles for charities. Tel: and info on pensions/benefits/ socials & days out. Refreshments.

Viola on 01323 890271 Clinton Centre Café Knit & Natter Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Tues: 10am - 11.30am. Coffee/ Road tea and biscuit or toast and Weds: 10am - 12 noon. Knit, butter, £1. Tel: 01323 873262 natter and crochet. All made welcome. Tel: Eileen on 01323 Coffee Morning & Bring & Buy 491638 or Lyn 01323 893412 St Luke’s Church Hall, Walmer Rd Weds: 10am - 12 noon Little Acorn Machine Knitting Club Baptist Church, Belgrave Rd 2nd Fri of month: 2 - 4pm. Tel: Helen Doran on 01323 872218 or email: hdoran@talktalk.net

Coffee Pot Chyngton Methodist Church Hall Thurs: 10 - 11.30am. Assorted items on sale. Disabled access.

Friendly atmosphere. Tel: 01323 891534

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Cuckmere Valley Transition Group George Inn, Alfriston 1st Thurs of month: 7pm Energy Group meeting.

Tel: 01323 870409. email: cuckmeretransition@gmail.com www. cuckmerevalleytransition. org.uk Downs 60+ Club Sutton Corner, Seaford (Old Flint Building, grounds of Downs Leisure Centre) 10am-12 noon and 2-4pm.

Mon am: Art, snooker. pm: Snooker, table tennis, Phase 10.

Tues am: Snooker, art, keep fit (10.30-11.30) pm: Rummykub, table tennis, social. Weds am: Art, snooker, choir (10.30-11.30), lunch club 12.30pm pm: Bridge, snooker, chat & hobby. Thurs am: Art, Scrabble, snooker, exercise & dance pm: Art, snooker. Fri am: Art, snooker Sat am: Table tennis, snooker.

First 2 sessions free, £50 annual membership, unlimited weekly sessions (excl. lunch). Come along or tel: 01323 896422 on Tues 10am-12 noon.

Encompass St Luke’s Church, Walmer Rd 3rd Mon of the month: 2 - 4pm. A variety of speakers, tea, sandwiches and cake. All welcome. Tel: 01323 891749 or 894608 or 872281.

workshops, pool, table football, table tennis, Xbox, Playstation, instruments, social events and trips out, advice, encouragement & guidance. Annual membership £5 (excl. social events and trips).

Term time only.

Tel: 01323 896009 www.seafordbaptistchurch.org.uk Kids Aloud Kingswell, 115-117 Vale Road (Community Church Hall) Fri: 3.45pm - 5.30pm. Free after-school activities for children aged 4-12. All welcome for games, art and stories. Tel: Tina 01323 492833. www.kings-well. org.uk/kids_aloud.htm Lipreading Classes St James’ Trust Clubhouse, Blatchington Rd Tues mornings: Tel Jennie Gurdin on 01273 585339 L: IVE Youth Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 6 - 7pm. (School year 3 - 6). Games and activities inc. pool, table football, table tennis, games consoles, craft zones, and a tuck shop. Admission £1 inc 50p worth of tuck.

First week free. Term time only. Tel: 01323 896009 www. seafordbaptistchurch.org.uk

Meet and Greet The House Project, South French Conversation by the Coast Road, Peacehaven Fireside Last Saturday of the month Alfriston 10.30am - 12 noon. Meet Mon: 7pm - 8pm. and greet group for dementia Thurs: 1pm - 2pm. Drop-in patients and their carers. Come session for all levels. £6 per hour. and join our friendly group for a For information and bookings chat and refreshments. For more tel: 01323 871492 or email details tel 01323 898813 babette@cosmofil.com Mercread Youth Centre Friendly Hour Mercread Road, Seaford Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd Mon: 6pm - 7pm. Seaford Youth Tues twice monthly: Forum 2.30 - 3.30pm. Talks on a variety Tues: 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Juniors of subjects. Transport can be Youth Club (Year 8 & 9), £1. arranged. Tel: Rita Evans on Weds: 3.30 - 6pm. After School 01323 896877 or email: Club (Year 6 & 7), £1. ritaevans@hotmail.com Thurs: 3.30pm - 5.30pm.

Growing Old Disgracefully Group T.O.A.S.T. Girls Only Group, £1.

The Archway & various venues 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Seniors Youth Club (Year 9+), £1.

2nd Fri of month: 2 - 4pm.

Monthly meeting including, talks, For more details contact Roger Daw on 01323 892531 discussions and outings. For more details tel: 01323 490154

HIVE Youth Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 7.15 - 8.45pm. (School year 7 – sixth form). Games, activities,

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Midland Bank/HSBC Retirees Group Lansdowne Hotel, Eastbourne Last Thurs of month: 10.30am - 12 noon. Calling all retired members. Coffee, tea and biscuits with friendly people.Tel Mrs Doreen Woodward-Davies 01323 898907

Mitchell House Monday Tea Club 43 Lexden Drive Mon: 3 - 4.30pm. Tea, chat and a game or two. 50p and extra charge to play games (for prize funding). Tel: 01323 891804

Seaford Bonfire Society White Lion Hotel, Claremont Rd First Thurs of month: 7pm.

Membership and open committee meeting. www.seafordbonfire.co.uk

National Trust Seaford Association (NTSA) Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd 3rd Wed of month (Oct - Mar): 2.30pm. Illustrated talks on diverse subjects, plus outings.

New members welcome. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/nt

Seaford Branch ESDA Various locations First Fri of the month: Lunch/afternoon tea to catch up with friends and make new ones.All welcome. Contact Jane on 01323 514531 or email: marianne.colliard@esda.org.uk Seaford Bridge Club Downs Leisure Centre Tues:1.30 - 5pm. Duplicate bridge in a friendly atmosphere for intermediates and above.

Fri: 6.30 - 10pm. Duplicate bridge for intermediate and above. Tel: 01323 893022 Email:lesliefowle@tiscali.co.uk

Newhaven & Seaford Sea Cadets The Old Church, Chapel Street, Newhaven Mon & Fri: 7pm - 9pm (seniors) Fri: 7pm - 9pm (juniors) Newhaven, Peacehaven & Seaford Lions Club White Lion Hotel, Claremont Rd 4th Thurs of month: 8pm meeting. www.npslions.co.uk Parish Tea Party St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Rd 3rd Mon of month: 3pm. Tel: 01323 895552 Probus Club of Seaford Seven Sisters Hotel, Alfriston Rd 2nd Tues of month: 12pm for 12.30pm lunch. Monthly meeting with 3-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 894939 or 897546 The Rotary Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd 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 The Royal Society of St George Monthly events. England’s leading patriotic society. Contact Chairman 01323 899985 or email: 514928@talktalk.net.

St John Ambulance St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Cadets Mon: 6.30 - 8.30pm.

(10 to 17 yrs) Adults Tues: 7.30 - 9pm Badgers Tues: 5.45 - 7.15 (6 to 10 yrs) currently not running. Tel: 07817 604279 Seaford Afternoon Flower Club St Luke’s Church Hall,Walmer Rd 3rd Thurs of month: 2.30pm.

Talks, demos, outings, etc. Past and new members welcome.

Visitors £4.50 inc. refreshments.

Tel Tina: 01323 873162

Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Mon: Cribbage & Line Dancing.

Tues: 9.30am Slimming World.

3rd Weds: Klondyke Whist.

Thurs: Tea Dance/Dance Classes.

Fri & Sun: 8.15pm Bingo.

Tel: 01323 890087 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 on 01273 515544 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, off Church Street 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 Martello Rotary Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road Mon: 7.15pm for 7.45pm.

Tel: 01323 891009 or seafordmartellorotary@gmail.com Seaford Quakers Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Rd Sun: 10.30 - 11.30am. Meeting for worship followed by refreshments. All welcome. Tel Joyce Bowley on 01323 892413 Seaford Stroke & Caring Club St James’ Trust Clubhouse, Blatchington Rd Mon: 2 - 4pm. Slides, music, quizzes, bingo, tea and

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homemade cakes. Some transport available. Tel: Joyce Woodgate: 01323 894547

Love Heart Community Café Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Thurs: 10.30am - 12.30pm.

Supporting people with learning Seahaven (Afternoon) Trefoil difficulties through work Guild Afternoon Meeting experience. All welcome. Tel: St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church Street 01273 812976 1st Tues of month: 2.30 Monday Coffee Mornings 4.30pm. Tel: 01323 897959 Seaford Little Theatre 4 Steyne Road Seahaven (Evening) Trefoil Guild Evening Meeting Downs Mon: 10am - 11.30am. Everyone Leisure Centre Over 60s Club welcome to come and enjoy a coffee/tea with biscuits.

3rd Thurs of month: 7.30pm.

Tel: 01323 893250 Newhaven Country Market Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven Southdown Bridge Club Thursdays: 9.45am - 1pm.

60+ Club, Downs Leisure Cnt Homemade produce, free-range Weds: 6.30 - 9.45pm. Friendly eggs, fresh fish, plants, crafts, café. duplicate bridge for any age.

Tel: 01323 892171/896236 Newhaven Street Markets Newhaven High Street Thurs & Sats: 9am - 2pm. Fresh The Submariners Association produce, bread & pastries, fish (Sussex Branch) & seafood, street food, clothes, Royal British Legion Club, arts & crafts, household goods, Claremont Road fishing tackle, handmade 1st Fri of month: 7.45pm. jewellery etc. For market stall For all ex and serving hire tel 01273 517544 or email: submariners. Tel: Harry newhavenmarket@outlook.com Summerton 01323 734132 Quiz Night Sussex Army Cadet Force The Hampden Arms, South No. 2 Platoon (Seaford) Heighton Mercread Youth Centre, Weds: 8pm. Tel: 07873 751166 Mercread Road or 01273 514529 Mon & Weds: 7.30 - 9.30pm.

Seaford Community Garden For ages 12 (school year 8) to Crouch Gardens next to the 18 yrs. For further information email kevin.falconer@serfca.org Peace Garden Weds: 9.30am - 12.30pm. or tel: 01273 552222 Garden open, plants and Sussex Wildlife Trust produce for sale. All welcome.

Various locations in and www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/scg around Seaford Seaford Police Neighbourhood 1st Thurs of month: 10am Policing Team Meet & Greet 3pm. For details of location Downs Leisure Centre tel: 07824 151935. Email: Thurs: 3.30pm Meet your local sarahquantrill@sussexwt.org.uk Police Community Support www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk Officers. www.sussex.police.uk Whist Drive St Thomas More Roman Ladies’ clubs Catholic Church Hall, Sutton Rd Blatchington Hill Thurs: 1.45pm. £2 inc. tea and Townswomen’s Guild biscuits. Tel: 01323 896412 Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm. community New members always welcome.

Local Market & Café Tel: 01323 899845 or email Clinton Centre, Clinton Place blatchingtonhilltg@gmail.com Tues: 10am - 2.30pm. Local Inner Wheel Club of Seaford community market and cafe, Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road serving light lunches. Stalls 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm. available. For more info tel Members only.

Wendy on 07883 611677 www.sussexmarkets@live.co.uk Ladies’ Probus Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Blatchington East Dean Farmers’ Market 4th Tues of month: Lunch for East Dean Village Hall members and guests. Tel 01323 Weds: 10am - 12.30pm.

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Seaford Martello WI St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church Street 2nd Thurs of month: 7.30pm.

Tel: 01273 583484, email: coraandken@sky.com Seaford NWR (National Women’s Register) Members’ homes and out & about Various days: For women who are interested in everything and talk about anything. More details visit www.nwr.org.uk or contact us directly by email: nwrseaford@gmail.com Seaford Sweethearts WI Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 4th Tues of month: 8pm. New members welcome. www. seafordwi.co.uk

Haven Harmonies Hillcrest Centre, Hillcrest Road, Newhaven Mon: 7 - 9pm. Contemporary repertoire accompanied on guitar. No need to read music. £5 per session. Contact Marian Stanley for more information on 01273 611068 or email: marianstanley43@gmail.com Just Voices ‘a cappella’ harmony Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane Mon: 2 - 3.30pm. All welcome no need to read music.

Tel: 07788 166173, email: monmaloney@googlemail.com

Play Readings at the Seaford Little Theatre 4 Steyne Road 1st Tues every month: at 7.30pm.

Everyone welcome to join in Seaford Women’s Institute or just listen, play readings are Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd held in the coffee lounge. Tel: Mon: 10am - 12 noon. Art. Not Mary 01323 351882 or email running during Christmas week. gmaryyoung@gmail.com 2pm - 4pm. Play reading Seaford Choral Society (fortnightly) 1st Weds of month: 2pm - 4pm. Cradle Hill School, Lexden Rd Mon: 7.15 - 9.15pm. Weekly Craft, Chat & Scrabble. rehearsals from Monday 8 Sept.

Monthly: Book reading in No experience necessary. Tel: member’s home.

01323 482387, email: info@ www.esfwi.org.uk/seaford seaford-choral-society.com Seahaven Lioness Club www.seaford-choral-society.com The Old Plough, Church St, Seaford Handbell Ringers Seaford, Function Room St James’ Trust Clubhouse, 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm.

Blatchington Rd Monthly meeting. Tel: 0845 Weds: 10am - 12.30pm or 2 8332796 www.npslions.co.uk 4pm. New members welcome. music & drama Tel Joe on 01323 893878 The Archway Blatchington Rd Tel 01323 897590 www.thearchwaygroup.com Gospelish Choir Mon: 8pm - 9.30pm. Gospel & soul-inspired music. £7 a session.

Contemporary Choir Con Club, Crouch Lane Weds: 12.30pm - 2pm at Archway, 8pm - 9.30pm Everything from Ellington to Supertramp. £7 per session.

Bishopstone Chorale 10a Hurdis Rd, Bishopstone Sat: 10.30-12.30pm. Small friendly group (est 17 yrs) sing madrigals to songs from musicals.Tenors & basses needed.Tel: 490886.

Chyngton Youth Academy of Arts and Drama St James’ Trust Clubhouse, Blatchington Rd Thurs: 4pm. Ages 5-12 Fri: 5.30pm. Ages 12-18.

For drama classes contact Ellen on 07791 081935

Seaford Little Theatre Workshop & Social Evening Steyne Road Weds: 7.30 - 10pm (except during productions). Set building, props and backstage activities.

Tel 01323 351882 Seaford Musical Theatre The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Tues & Thurs: 7.30pm.

Rehearsals - new members welcome. Tel: 01323 492240 Seaford Musical Theatre Juniors The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Weds: 6 - 8pm. Performance based learning for young people.

Enquiries: 07710 426321 or email: paulawoolven@hotmail.com Seaford Silver Band Seaford Head School, Steyne Rd Weds: 8 - 10pm. Rehearsals.

New members welcome.

Tel: 01323 892424 or 07740 646386 visit www. seafordsilverband.co.uk

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Seaford Youth Drama Group Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd Mon: groups from 5pm.

Very reasonable prices. New members welcome. Contact Chris on 01323 892023.

Sound Baths The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road 1st and 3rd Tues of the month: Bathe in these lovely soothing sounds. Tel Therese on 07515 961327 Southdown Society of Recorder Players St James’ Trust Clubhouse, Blatchington Road 4th Sat of the month: 2 - 5pm.

Contact Maggie Jakeman, 01323 895552 or email: mjakeman@sky.com U3A “Hotch-Potch Orchestra” St James’ Trust Clubhouse, Blatchington Road Fri: 10am - 12 noon. Conductor Pat White. Tel: Phyllys Merrifield on 01323 893882 U3A Recorder Group St James’ Trust Clubhouse, Blatchington Road Weds: 2 - 4pm. Contact Maggie Jakeman on 01323 895552

Baby & Pre-School

Ante- & Postnatal Excercise Class Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford Tues: 10.45 - 11.30am.

Specialtist excercise class for mums to be and new mums. Crèche on site or baby welcome in class.

Tel: Catherine 07901 683577 or 01323 490011 or email c.s.cornish@hotmail.com Artsmart Pre-school Messy Play Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Mon: 11am - 12pm. Drop in £4.50, siblings £3. Artsmart holiday workshops contact Ann on 07834 629133 or facebook The Baby and Toddler Experience Seaford, Lewes and Newhaven Classes for babies & toddlers to develop, learn and have fun.

Tel: 07834 231971 www.the babyandtoddlerexperience.co.uk Parent and Toddler Group St Peter’s Church Chapel Rms Tues: 9 - 11am. Open to all

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Who Let the Dads Out? Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 2nd Sat of month: 9.30am 11.30am. Parents and toddlers group for fathers, grandfathers or male carers and their pre-school children.

sport & dance Aerobics Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Tues: 6.30pm - 7.30pm.

Tel: 07786 425758 www.louisecavefitness.co.uk

Alfriston Badminton Club Pleasant Rise, Alfriston Weds: 8 - 10pm. Small friendly group looking to expand its membership. All standards welcome. Tel: 01323 645210 Ballet, Tap and Modern Bond School of Dance, St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road Weds, Fri & Sat: from 3 years.

Free trial class. Tel: 01323 492795 or 07703 485348 www.nikki-b-danceschool.co.uk Ballet,Tap, Modern & Jazz Seahaven Dance, Seaford and Newhaven Mon - Sat Contact Mechele on 07738 831616, email: info@seahavendance.co.uk www.seahavendance.co.uk Body Vibes Windover Fitness, nr Alfriston Tues: 10am. Thurs: 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Tel: 01323 871554/07930 738034.

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

BOKWA® Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Mon: 8-9pm. Amazing new dance and fitness class. Beginners welcome. Tel: Claire 07711 890956 or 01323 896600 Boxercise® & Bootcamp Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Mon: 7 - 8pm. Fun workout for all, beginners welcome.

Fri: 7-8pm Advanced padwork & circuits.

Boxercise® Bootcamp The Scout Hut, Fort Road, Newhaven Tues: 7-8pm. Fun workout for all, beginners welcome. Tel: Claire 07711 890956 or 01323 896600

CoreAbility Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Mon & Weds: 6 - 7pm. Shape, tone and strengthen your whole body. Beginners welcome.

Tel: Claire 07711 890956 or 01323 896600 Denton Indoor Bowls Club Denton Island, Newhaven Mon - Sun: 9am - 7pm. New members welcome. Tel 01323 899668 Extend Activities to music, suitable for older people. have fun while you improve your balance and mobility, with seated options.

For classes and times in the area tel Sandria on 01273 514152 Fitness League Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Tues: 7 - 8pm. Fun and friendly classes suitable for all abilities and ages (term time only). First class free, then £5. Call Jackie on 01435 812950 or wood555@ aol.com. www.thefitnessleague. com Fitness Pilates Claremont Hall, Claremont Rd Tues: 12.30 - 1.30pm. £7.50 pay as you go or £49 for 8 sessions.

Have fun! Suitable for all. Contact Karen on 01273 305827 email: karen.funandfit@gmail.com Football Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Tues: lunchtime. Indoor kickabout for Seaford Head Year 7 & 8 students only. Steyne Site sports hall. 5pm - 6pm. Free kickabout for Year 7+, Downs Leisure Centre. Fri: 9 - 10pm.

Football Street League session with Brighton & Hove Albion in the Community. Downs Leisure Centre, £1. Tel: 01323 892531 Health Walks Martello Tower/The Salts Café 10am - 11am. New health walks, subsequently to run every first Tuesday (starts from Salts Café) and third Tuesday (starts from Martello Tower) of the month.

All ages and abilities welcome.

Free, no need to book. Run by The Conservation Volunteers.

Tel Paula on 07740 899559, email p.hubens@tcv.org.uk Kids’ Boxercise® Seaford Primary School, Wilkinson Way Tues: 3.30 - 4.15pm. Tel: 01323 896600 or 07711 890956

Line Dancing Daytime classes for mixed abilities. Tel Val on 01323 325993 Line Dancing Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Tues: 5.30 - 6.30pm Beginners, 6.30 - 7.30pm Improvers, 7.30 9pm Intermediates.

Fri: 5.30 - 6.30pm Beginners, 6.30 - 7.30pm Improvers, 7.30 9pm Intermediates.

Tel Gina on 01273 470456 or 07443 425621 Line Dancing with the Dance Co. St Luke’s Church, Walmer Rd Thurs 9am - 10.15am. Beginners followed by coffee.

Tel: 07709 145724, 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: 07931 930770 Meditation The Yurt, side entrance Florence House, Southdown Rd Sun: 6.30 - 7.30pm. Come and sample meditation from different traditions. All are welcome. Donation by contribution. Tel Marisha: 07739 440883 Meditation & Relaxation St James’ Clubhouse, Blatchington Rd Sat: 10 - 11am.

The Archway, Blatchington Rd Tues: 11am -12 noon.

Fri: 6 - 7pm. Tel on 01323 365802 or 07557 539507.

Email: pia1807@hotmail.co.uk Mums’ Fitness Mercread Centre, Mercread Rd Mon: 9.30am. Burn & Tone Weds: 9.30am. Burn & Tone Fri: 9.30am. Total Toning Seaford Tues: 9.30am. Tots and Tums Thurs: 9.30am. Tots & Tums Children welcome in all classes. £25 for 5. New members first 3 classes £10. www.facebook. com/MumsFitnessUK Tel Alex 07540 551054 Pilates The Archway Arts Centre, Blatchington Road Tues & Thurs evenings Weds, Thurs & Fri mornings Tel Tricia 07941 922129 www.pilatesofseaford.co.uk

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Pilates - Movement for Life St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Rd Thurs: 9.30am. Open classes for mixed ability.

Peacehaven Chiropractic, South Coast Road Weds: 9.30am & 10.45am.

Small Groups in Seaford Mon: 9.30am, 12.15pm & 1.30pm, Tues: 7.30pm. Thurs: 7.30pm plus scenic Pilates Walks.

Tel: Karen 01323 873309. www. movementforlife-pilates.co.uk Purrfect Yoga Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Tues: 7am Thurs: 6.20pm The Yurt at Florence Road Weds: 11.45am and 1pm Thurs: 8.15am St James’ Clubhouse, Blatchington Rd, Seaford Mon: 8.30pm beginners yoga, 9.30pm Tues: 6.30pm pregnancy and new mum yoga. 7.30pm (with Beautiful Yoga). All abilities welcome. Ante- and postnatally trained. Tel: Catherine 07901 683577. www.facebook.com/purrfectyoga or email c.s.cornish@hotmail.com Seaford & District Folk Dance Group Sutton Hall, Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Mon: 7.45pm. New members welcome. Tel: 01273 516668 or 01273 585551 Seaford Kurlers Downs Leisure Centre Tues: 2 - 4pm. All welcome. Tel: 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: 07724 956649.

Seaford Rambling Club Various locations A varied programme of walks for active people. For details tel 01323 894370 or www.seafordrambling-club.freeola.org Seaford Rugby Football Club Salts Recreation Ground, Marine Parade Tues & Thurs: 7 - 9pm.

Recruiting new players for two teams in the Sussex leagues.

Come along or contact Paul Burns on 07732 202208

Seaford Rugby Football Club Junior Training Salts Recreation Ground, Marine Parade Sun: 10.30am -12pm. Ages ranging from 6 to 16, a friendly but ambitious squad. Come along or tel 07818 438378 Seaford Striders Running Club From Downs Leisure Centre Mon & Weds (main night): 7pm.

All ages and abilities welcome. www.seafordstriders.org.uk Seaford Table Tennis Seaford Head College, Sports Hall, Steyne Road Thurs: 7 - 9pm. Players of all levels welcome.

Email: john.jrinst@gmail.com Seaford Traditional Folk Dance Group St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road Wed: 10am-12pm. Visitors, new members welcome. £3 pw Tel: 01323 897315 Sk8school Inline Skating Hard Football Pitch near the Salts play area, Marine Parade Weds: 10am - 11am & 4.30 5.30pm. Beginners class Learn a new skill and get fit for summer. £8 adults, £5 children. Advance booking essential. Protective gear must be worn and can be hired in advance. Skate hire £5.

Call 07988 151632 email: info@simonewells.com www.sk8school.co.uk 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 Tai Chi Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Thurs: 10.15 - 11.15am. With Robert Bowley. Tel: 07796 545669 Tea Dancing Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Thurs: 2 - 4.30pm tea dance with Peter Harvey. Tel: 01323 890087 Wave Leisure Health Walks From Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Thurs: 10am. Tel: 01323 490011 Wellness Centre, Seaford Sun: 9am. FREE Fit Club All ages and abilities, includes advice on nutrition.

Tues: 9.15am. FREE health walks.

FREE sports nutrition talks and

evaluations by appointment 1:1 Mercread Youth Club, Seaford or for clubs and groups. Booking Thurs: 2pm - 3pm required call Sue: 07969 041865 Downs Leisure, Centre Seaford Fri: 2pm - 3pm Beautiful Yoga Tel: 07786 425758.

St James’ Trust Clubhouse, www.louisecavefitness.co.uk Blatchington Rd Mon: 9.30-10.45am. Tues: 7.308.45pm. Tel. 01323 894000 kelly@beautiful-yoga.co.uk

Weight loss & Beauty

12-Week Community Weight Loss Challenge The Wellness Centre, Seaford Tues: 10.30am Thurs: 6.30pm. £35 (£2.90 pw) with chance to win £300.

1:1 consultations for health and wellness including 3 day weight loss trials. For mor information Tel: 07969 041865 Yoga – Seahaven Yoga The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd www.weightlossseaford.co.uk Weds: 6.30pm, Sat: 9.30am Overeaters Anonymous Summerhayes Centre, Marshall A self-help group for people Lane, Newhaven who wish to change their Tues & Thurs: 6.15pm. behaviour around food and Continued... eating. www.oagb.org.uk The Anahata Health Clinic Skincare Consultations 119/120 Edward St, Brighton Wellness Centre, Seaford Weds: 10.45 - 11.45am.

1:1 or groups - gifts for hostess.

The Yurt, Florence House, Call Sue on 07969 041865 Southdown Road, Seaford Slimming World Thurs: 2.30pm Seaford Constitutional Club Gentle traditional yoga suitable for all. . Tel 07983 622840/01323 Tues: 9.30am. Tel: Annette 07581 751116 or 01273 757339 892638 seahavenyoga@ btinternet.com www.

Weight Loss Challenge seahavenyoga.co.uk & Wellness Club Yoga with Therese WellnessWorks, Seaford Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Fri: 11am. £35 for 12 weeks.

Mon: 6.30 - 8pm Free private consultation by Cradle Hill School, Lexden Rd appointment. Tel 01323 897671 Thurs: 6.30 - 8pm Herbalife Healthy Breakfast & Meridian Community Centre Sampling Free. Tel 01323 897671 Peacehaven Skin Care Workshop Thurs: 10.30am - 12pm. & Facial Free. Tel 01323 897671 Beginners and intermediates Weight Watchers welcome. Tel Therese on 60+ Club, Downs Leisure Ctr 07515 961327 or email: Sutton Road theresesaunders7@aol.com Mons: 9.45am. Join us and relax Zumba & Fitsteps with Becky with a cup of coffee or tea.

Chyngton School, Milberg Road Leader Sally 01273 605749.

Mon: 7 - 8pm, Zumba www.weightwatchers.co.uk Cradle Hill School, Lexden Rd Weight Watchers Tue: 7.15pm - 8pm, Fitsteps Seaford Constitutional Club Discounts for loyal cards.

Crouch Lane Tel: 07892 884944 Weds: 5.45pm. Come along and Zumba & Fitsteps with Louise learn about ProPoints. Contact Fitsteps: Sue on 07786 967000.

Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Tues 7.30 - 8.30pm.

DEADLINE Zumba: For January Mercread Youth Club, Seaford issue: Tues & Thurs: 10am - 11am.

Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven FRIDAY 5th Weds 7.30-8.30pm DECEMBER Zumba Gold: Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven.

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Yoga Classes for the Less Able St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd Thurs: 11am - 12pm. Seaford Group of Eastbourne & South Wealden Multiple Sclerosis Society. Exercises on floor and chair with trained yoga teacher. £4 per lesson. Tel. 01323 492351

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43 Repairs Access Repairs 36 Artists & Crafts Makers Caricatures by Lesley Harvey 17 Copying, Print & Design Olivia’s Pet Portraits 21 WOW 5 Courses, Training & Tuition Bathroom/Bedroom/ Calligraphy & Illumination 30 Kitchen Supplies/Fitting 31 Aqua Solutions 104 Jewellery Courses Claremont Interiors 102/106 Curtains 109 Creggan Builders of Seaford 43 Curtains by Katie Interior Visions 100 Discos Jai Scudder Ltd 37 Moonlight Mobile Discotheque 20 South Coast Sliding Doors 107 Door Supplies and Storage 100 STC 103 Burnage Garage Doors Claremont Interiors 106 Beauty, Massage & Tanning 107 Absolute Beauty & Clinic 48 South Coast Sliding Doors Liv it Beautiful Nails, Tanning, Eyes 48 Dressmaking, Sewing & Alterations Blinds 21 Mockford’s the Blindmakers 108 Stacey Anne Seahaven Blinds 110 Driving Instructors Thomas Sanderson 111 Buckle-Up School of Motoring 116 116 U Fit Blinds 107 Drive The ‘Safe-Way’ Electricians & Suppliers Building Services 34 B R Roofing 47 Allcott-Wells Electrical Ltd 36 Creggan Builders/Construct.

43 Ashley Electrical 40 David Tickner Pointing Specialists 44 Dave Butler 34 Dean Nash Carpenter & Builder 42 Hughes Electrical 35 Headway Roofing 45 J K Pope & Sons Ltd Inside Out 74 NLG 32 35 JR Brooks Building Services 43 PES Power Electric Services 36 M Kneller Roofing 45 SP Electrical Contracts 77 S R Davis & Sons 73 The Handy Team The Builders Club 41 Estate/Letting Agents 114/115 Tim Davies Building Services 44 David Jordan Rowland Gorringe 112/128 Business Coaching/Support Coaching Miracles 92 Fabrics/Haberdashery/Wool Curtains by Katie 109 Cakes & Cake Decorating 20 Pam-A-Cake 20 Foam & Fabrics Stitch 22 Care Homes & Fairs & Markets Sheltered Housing Abbeyfield House 68 Dovecote 7 Abundant Grace 6 Christmas Fair @ Clinton Centre 7 Blatchington Court 70 Family History Research 18 Clifden House 71 Stuart Cameron-Waller MiHome Care 2 Fencing Nova House 70 Andrew Jesty Fencing & Decking 87 86 Rivendale Lodge 70 Fullers Fencing Seaford Head Care Home 68 Financial/Mortgage Advice 91 Westerleigh Nursing Home 69 Premier Financial Advice Fireplaces/Fires/Stoves Carpentry/Joinery 72 Dean Nash Carpenter & Builder 42 Craftstone of Sussex Inside Out 74 Florists 9 Tim Davies Building Services 44 Church Lane Flowers Flooring/Fitting Carpet Supplies & Fitting 76 Carpets at West One 76 Carpets at West One James Lawrence Flooring 76 Car Bodywork Repairs Solo ABC 118 Funeral Directors Co-operative Funeral Care 127 Car Dealers Brooklyn Hyundai 117 Gardening/Landscaping/ Supplies/Services/Furniture Christmas Trees 85 Dovecote 7 All Seasons Gardening Briar Rose Garden Services 82 Children’s/Youth Activities 78 Bond School of Dance 57 Cuckmere Garden Services 81 Seahaven Dance 57 Hollywood Tree Surgery Ltd Horizon Landscapes 80/82 Chimney Sweep 74 Chimney Sweep 65 Inside Out 88 Seahaven Services 74 J-W Landscapes KP Landscapes 89 Choirs 84 Concentus Sings Christmas 18 Lime Landscapes Ltd N F Construction & Driveways 42 Churches 83 Churches Together 12 O White Garden Landscapes 75 St Leonard’s Church Hall 13 Peter Vulovic Handy Man Seahaven Services 74 Cleaning Services 87 Appleclean 66 Suttons Groundcare 81 Chores & More 65 Tree Wizard Dolly Char Domestic Cleaning 65 Gas/Heating/Plumbing Good Flow Gutter Cleaning 67 Amethyst Plumbing & Heating 39 40 Helping Hands 65 Chris Dowling 40 Novaclean 67 DEgan Gas Services 40 Osprey 20 67 Dave Butler Seahaven Services 74 George Ward Plumbing/Heating 36 37 The Iron Lady 5 Jai Scudder Ltd Kingsway Heating 39 Clock Restoration 38 R Edwards Clock Restoration 17 Michael Upton

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J-W Landscapes 88 KP Landscapes 89 N F Construction & Driveways 42 Pet Supplies & Services Headland Cattery 60 Joanies Dog Boarding 63 K9 Kabin Grooming 61 Meridian Veterinary Practice 61 Muddy Paws & Happy Claws 63 Pad2Pad 62 Pet Au Pair 62 Photographers Matt Bodé Wedding Photography 21 Plastering Jai Scudder Ltd 37 Tim Davies Building Services 44 Plumbing Services see Gas Recycling/Waste Removal Horizon Landscapes Ltd 82 Suttons Groundcare 87 Property Investment Harvey James 97 Property Maintenance Inside Out 74 JDC’s Handyman & Decorating 75 STC One Stop Shop 75 Removals & Storage Britannia Beckwith 118 R Ranger Removal & Storage 119 S J Hampton 119 Restaurants/Café/Public Houses†/Take-Aways* Museums/Galleries Bengal Palace* 29 Church Lane Tea Rooms 9 English Wine Centre 29 Fancy a Cuppa?

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