Seaford Scene January 2016

SEAFORD Scene January 2016 Issue 105

Your Community Magazine, Business Directory and What’s On Guide

Seaford Little Theatre Celebrates 70 Years

New Year with Seaford Twinners

Seaford Youth Sports Awards 2015

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Happy New Year!

Welcome to the January issue of Seaford Scene. I hope you all had an enjoyable festive time? So 2016 it is, and time to focus on the future, make plans and prepare for a happy New Year. If you fancy doing something different this year, then why not check out all the clubs and organisations in the What’s On pages in this issue, there’s bound to be something that interests you and there’s nothing better for the soul than trying something new. If you fancy getting into running, then Seaford Striders can inspire you and suggest local organised events, see page 115. How about joining a choir? Singing will definitely put a smile on your face. Maybe you are interested in nature? Seaford Natural History Society have regular talks and walks, and don’t forget it’s the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch on the 30th and 31st, see page 90. If you’d like to get into gardening, then why not join Seaford & District Horticulture Society and/or Seaford Gardening Club? Or you could volunteer at Seaford Community Garden on a Wednesday morning? Right, I’m off to put on my trainers... my aim is to do a 10K run this year – a first for for me! I’ve said it now, so there’s no turning back!

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4 Seaford Little Theatre Celebrates 70 Years 6 Seahaven Storehouse 11 Mayor’s Lifeboat Trip & Donation to RNLI Newhaven 12 Seaford Community Cinema 17 Shipwreckage 20 Seaford Inner Wheel 23 The Mince Pie 10-Mile 2015 Race 26 BBC Award for Seaford Musical Theatre 27 Martello Rotary Annual Proms 29 Mr Gregson Went to Work 33 New Year with Seaford Twinners 33 Royal Society of St George Donation to PSP 34 Game for a Good Dinner 39 Seaford Tree Wardens 43 Relative Values 48 Corelli Ensemble Concert 51 Friends of Seaford Library 52 Seaford Natural History Society 55 Newberry Tully 2016 Wish List...

58 Seaford Choral Society and Friends

Welcomes Saint Nicholas 61 A View From The Potting Shed 64 Seaford Gardening Club 71 Seaford Community Garden 73 Rotary Club of Seaford 74 Sticking to New Year’s Resolutions 78 The Synergy Theatre Branches Out! 83 Travel Counsellors 84 A Good Read 85 Seaford Kurlers 86 Who’s Who In Seaford?

88 Seaford Youth Sports Awards 2015 90 Wild About Winter at Seven Sisters

Country Park 90 Big Garden Birdwatch 92 Bexhill Poppy Races 96 Singing in Aid of CTLA 96 Seaford Hard of Hearing Club 98 The Barn Theatre 101 A Sussex Christmas with the Downs Singers 104 Global Belly Laugh Day 105 Seahaven Lioness Club 106 Seahaven Counselling & Hypnotherapy 108 A Happy and Healthy New Year!

111 Marathon Des Alpes 113 Seaford Striders Excel at Crowborough 10K 115 Running Commentary...

116 Chestnut Tree House Challenge 118 Seaford Afternoon Flower Club 120 Win 2 Tickets to Comedy at The Clubhouse 123 What’s On in January?

125 What’s On Weekly 130 Index of Businesses Front cover photo ‘Chyngton Way’ by Sarah Sands

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Seaford Little Theatre celebrates 70 years I first set ballet-slippered toe on the boards of Seaford Little Theatre in 1957 as a stiff-legged student of Miss Mollie Russwurm. Six years later I sat in a not too comfortable seat reviewing the then Dramatic Society’s plays for the local paper. And several decades later here I am still enjoying their productions, thankfully in vastly more comfortable seating.

Well, this company should be good; after all, it has had 70 years’ practice, having sprung into life at war’s end in 1945 as Seaford Operatic and Dramatic Society. The Dramatic section of the society started out with 35 members – of these founders only two survive, the current President, Val Shepherd, and Gloria Roberts (then Bray).

They produced their first play, At Mrs Beams, in the November of 1946. This was entered into the Sussex Full-Length Play Festival and selected from 11 other local society productions to be staged at Glyndebourne Opera House the following month.

In 1949 the two sections decided to go it alone and so Seaford Dramatic Society was born, but it had no premises of its own – rehearsals took place in hired rooms – until 1954 when the Little Theatre was acquired.

However, three weeks later the joy of ownership was shattered by the effects of a huge storm which flooded the building and ruined scenery. During the big clean-up, the theatre managed to stage three plays a year, usually at the

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Clinton Hall, and by 1962 there was the luxury of a covered way between the theatre and the dressing rooms.

As Valerie’s daughter Penny recalls: ‘There was no coffee room in the early years, so coffee and tea was made in the back hall using a gas stove and served to the audience in their seats. I remember both my grandmother and her best friend stirring the coffee in big saucepans over the stove before the steaming cups were carried on trays across the “bridge” between the halls. Actors had to run outside through the grass to enter from stage right whatever the weather as there wasn’t even a path to run along in those days.’

1985, however, saw the two buildings joined together and in 1995 a porch was added on the non-windy side along with a spiral staircase to the lighting box.

It now stages four plays a year, ranging from comedies to thrillers. As Penny says: ‘I have grown up here.

I was six months-old when the Society was first formed and really it is my mother’s other child. I’ve helped clean up (in my wellie boots) in the floods of 1954, come to ballet and ballroom lessons with Miss Russwurm between 1958 and 1960, run across the covered way in very little clothing in The Brides Of March in 1963/64.

‘My mum loves this society and has enjoyed every moment of her time on and off stage ever since she was one of the people who helped to make it happen in 1945.’

Andrea Hargreaves Photographs by Andrew Parkinson from top: Mary Young, left, with Seaford’s MP Maria Caulfield; Gloria Roberts cuts the cake, watched by Theatre Chairman Mary Young; l-r Seaford Chamber of Commerce President, Alasdair Fortune, Theatre Treasurer Margaret Kennedy, Theatre Secretary Sylvia Aston, Theatre Chairman Mary Young; Seaford Little Theatre is celebrating its 70th year.

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‘It has been noticeable that donations in the bin both in Morrisons and the Co-op have fallen off recently, and I can only conclude that this is because more people are struggling in the current financial climate. However, we are having an increased number of people come down to the Storehouse on a Thursday morning needing food, and so we ask that, even if you can only spare one extra can, you consider donating it to us to help those in need.

‘We are grateful to those who donate on a regular basis – both individuals and also organisations, such as schools, charities and churches. If they were to see the expressions on the faces of the recipients, who are often very worried indeed about their situations and about the future, they would consider their giving extremely worthwhile.’

The Storehouse recently gave a Christmas lunch to clients currently receiving food, and over forty people sat down to roast turkey with all the trimmings plus Christmas pudding to follow. Some of the younger children of clients came as well, and were entertained by ‘Father Christmas’ and given presents to take home.

The Storehouse is always there to help folk in need, and is grateful that, because of the generosity of the people of Seaford, those in real need in the town are able to benefit.

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Mayor’s lifeboat trip & Donation to RNLI Newhaven Following the previous year’s success, Seaford Town Council recently organised another trip on the Newhaven Lifeboat for the Councillors in a bid to raise money for the Mayor’s Charities and to donate £100 to the RNLI Newhaven.

On Sunday 22nd October 2015, Councillors and staff along with their families, boarded the Newhaven Lifeboat to join the crew on their weekly training session. The skies were blue and the sea was calm, making for the perfect sailing conditions. A couple of the Councillors were even given the opportunity to take the wheel and steer the lifeboat – just as well the seas were calm! The lifeboat sailed to the Eastbourne lighthouse, where the boat stopped to allow for photos to be taken before turning back to Cuckmere Haven where the boat was anchored to carry out a training exercise.

The trip lasted approximately 2 and a half hours and

everyone was back on land by 12.30pm to enjoy a hot mug of tea!

The Mayor of Seaford, Cllr David Argent, presented the RNLI Newhaven with their cheque on 15th November and said, “I am pleased to announce that out of the £175 which was raised in total for the trip, I am donating £100 to the Newhaven RNLI, thanking them for giving us all this opportunity to join in on their training session and to have an insight into the outstanding job that these men give up their own time for. The remaining £75 will be shared equally between my two chosen charities; CTLA and Seaford Lifeguards.”

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Beat the January blues with a night at the movies!

We have another great line up of films for you to start the year, from drama to comedy, world cinema to the recent big releases and the return of National Theatre Live broadcasts.

So come along and join Seaford Community Cinema for the new season of screenings. You’ll be welcomed by the friendly team of volunteers who keep things running, and offered a drink at the bar. What better way to spend an evening when it’s cold and dark outside?

put off by the title! This film’s drama comes from the intense performances and relationships as one man struggles to keep his honour while corruption abounds.

And then it’s sex, intrigue and betrayal in the NT Live screening of Les Liaisons Dangereuses, followed by the stunning documentary of photographer Sebastio Salgado as he travels the world (photo above).

To find out more, book tickets or become a member, go to: www.seafordcinema.org And if you want to keep up with the latest news, why not join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook. com/seafordcinema

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The windy and stormy weather in November meant that the Environment Agency machines were back on the beach last month moving the shingle back across the bay. A prompt visit to the tide line, nevertheless, revealed some interesting items.

Seaford Bay is noted for its shipwrecks, and a couple of blackened oak timbers that washed up still had some of their original fasteners attached. These were unlike the usual iron ones which have invariably rusted away.

One timber still had some wooden pegs or dowels in place (photo right), and with a diameter of an inch and a quarter, could have once secured planks on a sea-going vessel. Treenails (as they were called by mariners) of this size could be found, for example, on Georgian frigates. The second timber had a corroded, copper alloy bolt still in place, nearly threequarters of an inch in diameter (photo left). Small copper fasteners (photo below), sometimes found on the beach, were common on wooden boats well into the last century. Copper alloy, however, was cheaper (and stronger) on larger vessels, and brassy ‘yellow metal’ was used in a big way from Victorian times. This alternative to iron naturally worried the underwriters at Lloyd’s Register of Shipping, They therefore stipulated that a bolt of the size of the one found on the tide line should be used on vessels weighing only two hundred tons. So this timber probably also came from a sea-going vessel.

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This was followed by members, friends and the dancers modelling casual and smart/evening clothes. The surprise of the evening was the arrival of Father Christmas, who talked to all the models and gave presents to the dancers. We raised a total of £665 for the Hearing Dogs for the Deaf, which will be handed over to the charity very soon.

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The Mince Pie 10Mile 2015 Race Approximately 400 runners braved some very wet and windy conditions to run in Sunday’s Annual Mince Pie 10-Mile event, which is organised by the Seaford Striders as its major charitable fundraising event. This multi-terrain course, which has been voted one of the UK’s top ten races by the Runner’s World Magazine, is extremely popular, and this year’s race limit of 500 places was once again sold out weeks in advance.

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Seaford Musical Theatre (SMT) was recognised for its contribution to Music and the Arts at the BBC Radio Sussex and Surrey Awards on Monday 30th November at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Gatwick.

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The Junior section of the charity was also recognised at the East Sussex Youth Awards the previous week, with finalists in eight categories including drama, music, volunteering, achievement and fundraising.

Pictured : (L-R) Paula Woolven (Juniors Director), Rebecca Woolven (Volunteer), Laurence Woolven (Technician), Tony Betts (Chairman), David Foster (Arts Hub Chairman).

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Martello Rotary Annual proms On Saturday 14th November Martello Rotary Club of Seaford held their 12th Annual Proms.

The theme this year was the Battle of Britian. Seaford Silver Band was first formed as a military band, and the programme included a medley of World War II songs and music. The band was led for the last time by Director of Music, Lewis Delivett.

Rebecca Swingle Putland delivered a beautiful rendition of Quando m’en vo and Moira House Choir sang a Fantasia of British sea songs and a variety of World War II songs. The Proms ended with the band, the choir and the audience giving a rousing rendition of Sussex by the Sea, accompanied by traditional energetic flag waving. A big thank you to all who made the event such a success.

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Mr Gregson Went to Work

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When Sydney Gregson was taken on as a clerk at East Sussex County Council in 1935 he was offered a starting salary of £108. Undeterred, he stayed on, until taking early retirement in 1974, by which time he was chief admin officer. Today some still feel his presence: when his artist daughters Judy Dewsbery and Sarah Gregson took their mother for a birthday lunch at Pelham House just after its transformation from council HQ to hotel and restaurant in 2004, the receptionist offered to show them a turret room where Syd had once worked. Afterwards she said she remembered him as he had popped in the other day. While in fact Syd had died in 1983, Judy and Sarah were enchanted with the idea, and Ashley Electrical is Ashleyrun Electrical is a family a family Ashley Electrical is run business, business, are we a we family run are fully fully insured, NIC insured, NIC EICwe approved business, are EIC approved and fullyPinsured, NIC andPpart registered. part registered. approved and There nono jobjob too too big ThereisisEIC part P registered. big or small.

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Sarah, who until recently lived with her late mother Kay in Seaford, and now helps Judy run The Beacon arts hub in Hastings, recalls: “In the early 1960s, occasionally in the school holidays Kay used to put me on the bus from Newhaven to Lewes to spend the day with Syd. I’d come up to Pelham House on my own and climb the staircase – it seemed huge – to his office. There were large portraits hanging on the walls as you went up, which I found a little intimidating. Opposite Syd’s desk was a big leather armchair on which I’d be instructed to sit. I routinely stuck my hands down the sides of the chair cushions, where he would have hidden threepenny pieces for me to find.” So that’s where Sarah gets the humour that is a feature of much of her work. On show are new acrylic studies of Hastings Old Town rooftops as well as her more familiar fond views of her favourite places, like Seaford Head and Splash Point. “Every summer many of Syd’s family from Yorkshire came to spend their annual summer holidays by the sea with us. I remember our Uncle Cliff and cousins Terry and Allen all sitting stiffly in their suits and ties in the hot sun of Pelham House, with me roly-polying down the sloping lawn.”

Judy remembers: “I was in awe of the importance of Pelham House, the size, especially of the staircase, and the quietness of people at work. Sydney wanted me to be a teacher; he was very keen that I had the security offered by salaried employment; he wanted his children to avoid working in an office. He would be horrified by risks I have taken with my career, while being amused by some of the stories on the way.” She spent “20 glorious years” as a partner in “fashion house” Swanky Modes, creating clothes for the likes of Toyah Wilcox before taking on The Beacon in 1992. On display are works including a portrait she painted of her father, and oils of her beloved dogs, and lively Cuban street scenes. Andrea Hargreaves Photos from top: West Hill, Hastings by Sarah Gregson; Sisters Sarah Gregson, left, and Judy Dewsbery; Dogs feature in several of Judy’s oils.

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New Year with Seaford Twinners The Seaford Twinning Association, with its Plauschgruppe (German Conversation Group), finished off 2015 with a very lively Conversation Evening at the White Lion, and a successful, if breezy, stall at Christmas Magic.

Christmas Magic, staffed by 15 Members and Friends, raised £170 for the funds in a howling gale, with some remarkably cheerful customers enjoying Glühwein and Stollen from their licensed stall.

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Royal Society of St George donation to PSP At the November lunch for the Seahaven Branch of The Royal Society of St George, which was held at the Inn on the Park at Deanlands on Tuesday 17th, a special donation was made to committee member Liz Holland, who has been raising funds to support research into PSP – Progressive Superanuclear Palsy, a seriously debilitating disease of the brain for which there is currently no treatment. She had already raised £2,270, much of which she gained when she dyed her hair pink as a special fund raising effort.

At the branch’s Trafalgar Dinner in Alfriston in October, it was decided that the proceeds of that night’s raffle along with an auction and other donations, should go to support her valiant efforts. As a result branch President, Laurie Holland, presented Liz with a cheque for £500.

In reply Liz explained the effects of the disease and said “This wonderful gift will go towards research to try to find treatment for this little known disease.” Anyone wishing to donate to this very worthwhile charity can visit the website at www.pspassociation.org.uk.

Photo: Branch President, Laurie Holland hands over the cheque to Liz Holland (no relation) for research into PSP.

The Plauschgruppe meets for informal chat from 7pm on Monday 25th Jan at the White Lion, free to members, £2 donation please from all visitors. Details from Peter on 897360.

February sees the annual Chinese New Year Sunday Lunch for £6.50 at Tang’s Restaurant, 12.30 on Feb. 7th.

Please book with Peter before 4th Feb. There will be Skittles and a Pub Buffet on Sat. 12th March, and Plauschgruppe on 13th April. Lots of dates for your diary. Full details in Seaford Scene!

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Game for a good dinner

by Julian O’Vegetables

At this time of year, I want warming, full flavoured food, and if it’s free-range, sustainable and low fat too then many dietary boxes are ticked as far as I’m concerned.

So this month I’m looking at Pheasant. I’ve found a website called ‘game to eat’ that is run by the Countryside Alliance. It has loads of recipes for all sorts of game and even a section on what wines to match with the food.

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Here’s a simple recipe of theirs that I have adapted a little for my own taste. See what you think.

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For the Pheasant: 25g butter; 1x1.25kg pheasant; 6 smoked streaky bacon rashers; freshly ground salt and black pepper.

For the cider sauce: 25g butter; 1 onion, finely chopped; 20g plain flour; 300ml cider; 300ml chicken stock; 1tsp thyme.

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Preheat the oven to 180C. Smear the butter over the pheasant, season with salt and black pepper, and layer over the bacon. Roast for about 1 hour and 20 mins. Test to see if it is cooked by piercing a leg at the point where it joins the body – if the juices run clear, it is ready. If not, pop back in the oven and test again after 10 minutes.

For the sauce, fry the onion in the butter until softened.

Sprinkle over the flour and stir well. Gradually pour in the cider and stock, stirring constantly until slightly thickened.

Add the thyme. Simmer for 10 minutes over a moderate heat, until reduced by about half. Season to taste.

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How to Care for Garden Birds One of the great benefits of having trees in the garden is that it can attract visiting birds. Here are a few tips on how you can keep your feathered friends well fed during the chilly winter months.

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Different species of bird have different tastes when it comes to dinner time, so providing a variety of foods will help to make sure that everyone is catered for!

Sunflower hearts, suet, fruit such as apples, oats, fine breadcrumbs, peanuts (in a wire feeder to prevent choking), small seeds and mealworms all make for tasty snacks. If you are providing fat balls, make sure they are not netted, as the nets can damage birds feet and legs.

Feeding should be carried out consistently, as birds will often make a dedicated journey to a garden where they know there is usually food, and if there is none on offer, that means the bird has wasted energy reserves on a fruitless trip.

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Just like us, birds are vulnerable to diseases, some of which can be picked up from feeding stations and birdbaths. It is important to keep your bird feeders and baths clean, to help prevent the birds from picking up any nasty illnesses, and also to wear gloves whilst doing so.

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I usually see Seaford Little Theatre’s productions midweek so the downside to attending the 70th anniversary year Gala Night was having to wait. By Saturday morning I was collaring people to ask them what it was like.

‘Brilliant,’ said a friend. ‘They’ve really got into their stride and I have to say it was better than one or two plays I’ve seen at…’ and here he named a theatre at a coastal town not too many miles from Seaford. So I was primed to expect something rather special.

And it was.

The cast did Noel Coward proud, delivering his acerbically funny lines with clarity, and, whether this was due to Derek Watts’ accomplished direction or to the actors themselves, resisting the urge to play for laughs. If there was a fault here it lay with the audience, many of whom did not respond to the satirical lines with out-loud appreciation until the second act; maybe they were tittering inwardly or perhaps a glass of wine in the interval did the trick. Whatever, this long play about snobbery and Hollywood versus the aristocracy, kept its sparkle from start to finish, with great delivery and timing from most of the large cast.

As the curtains opened, Alan Lade’s country house library/living room set brought a gasp from the audience.

The leading roles of Felicity, Countess of Marshwood, dowager of the ancestral pile, and Moxie the lady’s maid, taken by the experienced Ann Mabey and Sue Shephard, were both excellently played. Mabey managed to maintain throughout the

strangulated vowels of the upper classes prevalent in the immediate post-war years by apparently holding her neck rigid and making her head shake almost imperceptibly as she spoke – brilliant – while Shephard, with some very funny lines, conveyed her part with dignity as well as humour – not an easy act to pull off.

The drama begins when Moxie learns that Felicity’s son Nigel, the Earl (agreeably pompously played by Lee Powney), is to marry film star Miranda (Jenny Humphries in glamorous command of the stage). Moxie is compelled to confess that Miranda is her younger sister. Horrified at the impropriety of being a servant in the house where her sister would be mistress she decides to leave, which throws Felicity into agonies. Moxie is persuaded to stay when the butler (Alan Lade with an immaculate performance) suggests she become Felicity’s companion. Meanwhile her erstwhile Hollywood lover (Peter Barnes in laid-back mode) arrives to further try the sensibilities of the house. I particularly enjoyed Roland Boorman’s interpretation of Felicity’s cousin with just the teensiest bit of camp to add texture. Clare Forshaw made the most of her housemaid’s part, and John Hamilton and Mary Young were funny as Admiral Sir John and Lady Hayling.

When you’re celebrating 70 years, what better choice than this play, which did so much in 1951 to highlight the need for the social changes which have come about since. Excellent.

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Corelli Ensemble Concert with cellist, Ella Rundle The Corelli Ensemble is delighted to welcome back the outstanding young British cellist, Ella Rundle, for a concert entitled “The Romantic Cello.”

The programme will include Tchaikovsky’s famous Serenade

for Strings, the hauntingly beautiful Andante Cantabile, and Sarasate’s Zigeunerweisen. Ella is well known to Seaford music lovers, and in this cello arrangement of the virtuoso violin piece by Sarasate, she will really show what’s possible on the cello!

Do join us for a wonderful afternoon of beautiful and exhilarating music, and come and meet the players and other audience members over a cup of tea after the concert.

Details: Sunday 17th January at 4pm in Cross Way Church, Steyne Road, Seaford BN25 1HT Tickets can be reserved for a special price of £10 from our website corelliensemble.co.uk or can be purchased on the door for £12. Children free.

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Friends of Seaford Library At the Extraordinary General Meeting on Friday 13th November of the Friends of Seaford Library (FOSL), the members present unanimously agreed formally to dissolve FOSL. Members will receive full confirmation of the decision in the near future. The committee expects the final dissolution will take less than six months.

FOSL Chairman Bob Brown stated that there appeared to be no continuing purpose for FOSL now that the new Library was open, and the revenue which could be generated by FOSL to raise funds for improvements in the future would take more effort that the present Committee was prepared to commit. In addition FOSL would need a new General Secretary to replace Anne Ford-Smith who was standing down after many years.

Valerie Wright of East Sussex County Council Libraries Dept. and former MP and co-patron of FOSL, Norman Baker also paid tribute to the work of FOSL over the last fifteen years but appreciated the decision of the Committee to recommend dissolution.

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Seaford Natural History Society All the best for 2016 from Seaford Natural History Society – we look forward to seeing current and new members in the New Year.

Our winter programme of indoor talks is well under way. So far this season we have had talks on Water voles; The history of the Tidemills; Conserving National Trust Downland and the Storms of 2013/14 – and once again a successful Christmas social for members only with a talk on Nocturnal Wildlife by Michael Blencowe of the Sussex Wildlife Trust.

We have two talks in January. On Tuesday the 12th January, Alexandra Loske will be telling us about Exotic Creatures. Linked to the exhibition of the same name at Brighton and Hove Museum, this talk explores animals in royal collections, menageries and early zoos. On 19th January we move back to more local natural history with a talk by Adam Grogan on Dormice. See the listing at the back of Seaford Scene for details. Visitors are very welcome – we ask for a donation of £3 (which will be deducted from your membership if you decide to join the society).

In the spring, summer and autumn, we arrange outdoor meetings, usually gentle strolls of around two to two and a half hours. All are welcome but this year we are keen to recruit people who are happy to lead walks so do get in touch if you think you have something to offer.

For more information about the society, please visit our website at www.seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk or ring 01323 492618.

Out And About In January There are two ways of looking at January – a dark, dreary month with little natural history interest or the first month of the New Year, the shortest day over, and Spring to look forward to. There is actually lots going on in January – the many birds down on Cuckmere Haven being one of the main attractions. Look out for large flocks of Great Black-backed Gulls, many different ducks – the Shelduck is probably the most striking. Smaller numbers of Little Egrets and Herons can be seen on the drainage ditches. And you might see a kingfisher if you’re lucky and the odd rock pipit near the cliffs.

1st January is also the time for New Year resolutions.

Most of the news we hear about the natural environment is not good – in 2013 the wildlife trusts reported that 60% of UK species were in decline (State of Nature 2013, see http://www.wildlifetrusts.org/). As individuals, it often feels like there is nothing we can do – but that’s not true so here are some New Year resolutions to choose from:

Support the bees – make sure the plants you put in your garden or window box are good for pollinating insects and encourage your local authority to do the same.

Encourage hedgehogs – try to maintain green

corridors so that animals like hedgehogs can forage over several gardens. See the Hedgehog Preservation Society’s website (Hedgehogstreet) for how to encourage hedgehogs – well worth having as they are major predators of garden pests like slugs and snails.

Provide homes for wildlife – if you need

car parking space, don’t concrete over the whole front garden – leave some green spaces to provide homes for wildlife (and also reduce the risk of contributing to flash floods).

Introduce a child to wildlife – in November 2015 Sussex Wildlife Trust reported that a generation of children is growing up disconnected from nature, with just one in ten ever playing in wild places – see the Sussex Wildlife Trust website for details of the report and also for activities for children in the countryside.

Learn how to identify 5 birds this year –

you could start with the birds on Cuckmere Haven – the big ones are good for beginners because they are quite easy to identify.

Photos from top left clockwise: Rock Pipit, Shellduck, Heron, Little Egret

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Our 2016 Wish List...

It’s that time of year when the World, his wife and all their neighbours start making predictions for the next twelve months.

Back in November we were asked by the estate agent industry’s most popular magazine – The Negotiator – to give our opinion on how Seaford’s property market will fare in the future.

But for this article we’re keeping our crystal ball in the cupboard and sharing what we’d like to see happen, rather than what we think will happen.

However, we know the question at the forefront of the majority of your minds is: ‘Will prices continue to rise?’ Probably yes, as they have done for the past four years, although by the time this article appears, US interest rates may have gone up and nobody knows what effect this will have.

Right then, here’s three things on our New Year wish list: 1.

More needs to be done to help first-time buyers in Seaford. Many young people who have grown up in the town find it enormously difficult to get on the property ladder.

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The increases in Buy-to-Let Stamp Duty, which come into effect in April, could see fewer property investors snapping up flats, meaning first-time buyers have more opportunity to enter the market at the lower end.

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essential services but will not earn enough to be able to afford to buy. We’re in favour of the private rented sector as it provides flexibility.

But for many people it is really not suitable – especially for families trying to put their roots down. A private landlord only needs to give two months notice and this can cause tremendous disruption to family life.

If you have any property related questions please do not hesitate to pop in and ask us, give us a call, or send an email.

Thanks for reading, and a Happy New Year to you all.

Andrew and Stephen Newberry Tully 53 Church Street, Seaford Tel: 01323 490001 www.newberrytully.co.uk

3. We need more social housing to provide decent homes for those people who provide

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Seaford Choral Society and friends welcomes Saint Nicolas The many friends, family and fans of Seaford Choral Society braved high winds and rain on the evening of Saturday 28th November to fill Saint Leonard’s Church for Seaford Choral Society’s Autumn Concert and were well rewarded with a wonderful programme of music for Advent.

The church provided a perfect location for a performance of Benjamin Britten’s cantata Saint Nicolas.

Britten’s use of different voices with a small ensemble of strings, percussion, piano and organ made for a kaleidoscope of sound.

The choir’s warm tones blended perfectly with the playing of the Southern Chamber Orchestra, the pure, light voices of the young women of the East Sussex Music Academy, and boy sopranos Arthur

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Lewis, Dominico Chu and Ed Gent from St Andrew’s Preparatory School.

Tenor Andrew Mackenzie-Wicks was superb throughout and perfectly cast as Saint Nicolas, using his rich voice and tonal colours to mesmerising effect.

Music Director Anna Tabor held players and singers together with her usual energy and panache, balancing the different voices well through a range of different moods from the sopranos’ and altos’ jaunty account of Saint Nicolas’ birth, through the dark central sections covering Saint Nicolas journey to Palestine through stormy seas and long imprisonment under the Romans, to the dramatic climax recounting his death.

The impact of hearing Britten’s music ‘live’ is tremendous as players, singers and audience are drawn together in an extraordinary sound world that can never be conveyed as well through recordings. Seaford is lucky indeed to have access to so many high quality musicians.

Andrew Mackenzie-Wicks began the second half of the concert, which began with a selection of Advent solos and choruses from Handel’s Messiah, with an excellent rendition of ‘Comfort Ye’ and ‘Every Valley’, and Maddie Considine received well-earned applause for her Recitatives before the choir joined her in the chorus, ‘Glory to God’.

The concert ended with three carols – Tchaikovsky’s ‘The Crown of Roses’, David Willcock’s arrangement of The Sussex Carol, and ‘Ding Dong Merrily on High’.

Credit goes to Anna Tabor who led the performance with her usual energy, ably supported by Nick Houghton for his help with rehearsals and to Nick Milner-Gulland for his support as rehearsal pianist, and the hardworking members of the Society’s committee for their work organising another evening of glorious music.

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An indication that spring is on the way is the sight of snowdrops flowering. This can be as early as January.

The botanical name is Galanthus, and plants can be varied in height, shape, flower size and even in colour.

Snowdrops grow as a bulb and are not difficult to grow, liking a moist soil and partial shade. They will then multiply into drifts and produce lots more plants which can then be split and planted elsewhere in the garden or given away to fellow gardeners. After flowering, and as soon as the foliage starts to die down and turn yellow, the clumps of bulbs can be lifted and divided into smaller clumps and planted into new spaces. The soil needs to be boosted with leaf mould or garden compost and then plants watered in well.

Snowdrops are also available to buy from nurseries just after flowering when the leaves are still green (called ‘in the green’) and should be planted straight away as the bulbs dislike drying out. Keeping the soil moist throughout the summer should then produce a wonderful display of flowers in the following spring.

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JOBS TO DO IN January

3 Dig up any remaining parsnips and leeks

before they become frozen in the ground.

3 Plant some parsley seeds in small pots & place on a warm window sill to germinate.

3 Buy seed potatoes and set them to chit in old egg boxes in a cool, light & airy place ready for planting out in a few weeks.

3 Cover a rhubarb crown with a large pot or special rhubarb forcer to exclude all light and get sweet, pink sticks early in spring.

3 Shred your Christmas tree and use the shreddings as a garden mulch.

3 Give apple and pear trees a winter prune.

MEMBERS’ NOTICE BOARD

Seaford Horticultural Society starts its regular monthly social evenings on January 28th at St Leonard’s Church Hall, with our chairman Gary Carter showing a film sequence of the society’s activities during 2015 followed by a fun quiz. The following months continue with guest speakers giving talks and presentations on a variety of subjects. Members should have received their 2016 schedules by now, detailing the events, outings and show information for the coming year. Contact the membership secretary, Sylvia Carter, on 01323 891954 if you haven’t yet received yours. The website seafordhorti. com has lots of information for members and non members alike and is definitely worth a look. One of the Society’s oldest members, Mrs Lilian Hatcher, celebrated her 100th birthday during December and has happy memories of outings and activities going back 40 years with what she described as a wonderful group of people.

So welcome to 2016 – another horticultural year to look forward to and enjoy what is on offer with the Society.

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In 1859, Wallace travelled to Borneo and other countries. There are many species named after Wallace but also a number not collected by either himself or Darwin. He wrote over 1,000 articles and 22 books but still many people have never heard of him. A very interesting and in-depth talk, which kept the audience enthralled for 1.5 hours. We hope to ask Ray back one day in the future.

Our next talk on Wednesday 27th January will be by Peter Hill, entitled ‘From Peggy’s Cove to Niagara Falls in 60 Minutes’. It will be held in the Clinton Centre, Clinton Place, Seaford (using front door opposite Tesco) at 7.30pm. Visitors are very welcome to attend for a fee of £2 – there are no extra charges. Refreshments are available. Hopefully you will come along for an informative and friendly evening. Further information can be obtained by phoning Anne Silk on 01323 491331 or by visiting our website www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sgc The club is still in urgent need of a new treasurer and speakers secretary. We cannot continue without replacements – please phone Anne if you feel you may be able to help us out.

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Silverclaw are pleased to introduce the SCPF range of hardwood picket fences.

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It can be cosmetically finished with breathable stain or paint if desired.

It will outlast treated softwood by 3 – 4 times. Four styles of top are available: 1) Flat 2) Round 3) Pointed 4) Scallop (see photos). All at the same price.

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Thanks for all your green kitchen refuse and trimmings from Bishopstone Nurseries – oh, how we’ll miss this shop. In the meantime, a willing team of volunteers set to tidying up the beds for winter, grubbing out dead foliage, taking away anything that had fallen over, but leaving the stuff that was still standing, to keep the structure of the garden and provide seeds and cover for insects and birds. Hopefully we’ll see great results when the frosts inevitably arrive and have some pleasant green to look at.

With the undergrowth tidied up and leaves raked out it was amazing what bulbs could be seen already poking through the surface. We’ve added to these and are hoping for a great spring display. Once planted up our very own scrumptious compost will be spread onto the beds and left to work its magic work over the next few months.

People go on being very generous to the garden, and our latest gift of primulas and daisies will provide some welcome colour both for you to buy and in our raised bed... Speaking of which, our winter work party has plans for the kids’ area, building more raised beds, at child height, for use by our younger visitors. We are so delighted that youngsters are enjoying the garden, and would like to remind you that we are happy to see by prior appointment youth groups and schools from nursery age upwards.

We were just talking about spring, and how MP Maria Caulfield has promised a visit, and how we would be marking the first May bank holiday by being open on the Saturday of the youth football tournament, when John called us over. Cleaning out the tit box he had found last year’s nest inside, with evidence that probably two of five eggs hatched. At the time of writing the box was being left open to dry in readiness for its next residents.

But back to the present, and we might just have some hardwood cuttings and some bulbs left to bring in the New Year, so here’s wishing you a very happy 2016 from the garden. We’d love to see you any Wednesday morning.

The Garden Team Photos from top: John cleans out the tit box; last year’s nest of tiny eggs, ace baker Steph made Mike’s birthday cake.

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As the picture of a cake made for Mike’s important birthday shows, we love a party, and in December we enjoyed homemade soups and a visit by Seaford’s own Pop Up group, whose Christmas repertoire included guitarist Chris Conil’s Listen to the Bells carol and Andrea’s Shopping Song.

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Bethany Geoghegan Two excellent pieces of news regarding Seaford Rotary Young Musician of the Year 2014, violinist Bethany Geoghegan. First, Bethany has recently auditioned and was accepted into the National Youth String Orchestra for the 2016 season. Also, Bethany passed her grade 8 violin exam in January, with a mark of 143. For this she was awarded the Amina Lucchesi Memorial Prize for Violin or Viola for having the highest marks in violin or viola grades 6 to 8 in the Brighton, Haywards Heath and Worthing centre areas year ending September 2015. Many congratulations, Bethany, for these great achievements, and we wish you every success for your future.

Seaford Rotary Young Musician of the Year 2016 The aim of the competition is to offer young people the experience of performing in front of an audience, and to give them a chance to showcase their musical talent. The 2016 competition will be offering three prizes: best solo instrumentalist, best solo vocalist and best ensemble (up to four performers).

Senior Citizens Christmas Party 2015 The annual Christmas Party was again held at St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road from 2pm until 4.30pm.

Rotary members normally decorate the hall but as it had been freshly painted this did cause us some concern!

However, Viv Reynolds, manager of St James’ organised a lovely Xmas tree and her volunteers took charge of the decoration, much to our relief. Guests were ferried to St James, by Rotary volunteers and Paula Woolven kindly provided a CTLA bus for the longer journey.

The party started in usual form with a glass of sherry on arrival for the guests and then they took their seats in the main hall. Magnificent entertainment was provided again

by Rosemary Kemp, Margot Miller and Graham Tubb.

Their renditions of the well known songs of yester year were loudly welcomed by the audience and in particular Graham when dressed in Army fatigues!

A delightful tea of cakes and scones made by Rotarian wives, Inner Wheel and friends followed the first act with a free raffle to add some tension to the day. Further music continued after tea with many songs from the classic musicals of the era.

A wonderful time was had by all and they look forward to next year. A final thank you to Viv Reynolds and Jill Allen of St James’.

Photos: Bethany Geoghegan and the Senior citizens Christmas Party 2016

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Sticking to New Year’s Resolutions Did you know that people have been making (and breaking) New Year’s Resolutions for more than 4,000 years? Some historians believe that the practice dates back to the Babylonians. Their New Year began in springtime, with a festival dedicated to the rebirth of the sun god, Marduk. The Babylonians believed that making promises to the gods would help them start their New Year off on a positive note. The Romans kept the tradition up, although they changed the date of the New Year to January 1st.

These days, New Year’s Resolutions tend to focus on self-improvement, whether it’s eating healthier, quitting smoking, or getting a new job. Millions of us make a resolution each year, but only 1 in 10 people stick to it.

If your resolve is already wavering, here are a few tips to help you stay strong:

Write it down – Writing down a goal and reviewing it regularly improves your chances of success by up to 95%! Involve other people. Tell people what your aim is, and ask them to help. Will your partner join you on your healthy eating mission? Do you know someone who fancies going jogging with you?

Have a plan – A goal isn’t enough; you need to

know how you’re going to get there. Resolving to exercise more? How many times a week are you going to work out? What combination of exercise are you planning to do? Do you need to get anything in place to help you achieve your goal, such as a new tyre for your bike?

Break your goal into smaller ones – So you want to lose two stone by your summer holiday.

How many pounds do you want to lose this fortnight?

Remind yourself why you’re doing it –

Do you want to make more money so that you can buy a house? Do you want to be healthier so that you can watch your kids grow up?

Make it pleasurable – There are usually more

ways than one to reach a goal. You don’t have to join a gym to get fit, for example; you could take up a dance class, or try karate.

Keep track of your progress – Create a

spreadsheet, download an app, or just celebrate each small success on Facebook.

Give yourself rewards along the way – Save the money you’d normally spend on cigarettes or chocolate and treat yourself with it at each small milestone.

Get back on the wagon – We’re only human, so we all slip up sometimes. One fry-up doesn’t mean you also have to skip the gym. Think about why you slipped and consider how you can stop it happening again.

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The Synergy Theatre branches out!

The Synergy Theatre arrived in Seaford in 2012 with its production of The History Boys and has continued to perform at The Clinton Centre at least twice a year since then, making the most of the wonderful local talent.

We are proud to announce that, as of this year, Synergy is also offering acting tuition for students over the age of 16. Sessions will be taken by Synergy’s co-founder, Charlotte Tayler, who has over 30 years’ experience of performing and trained at Rose Bruford College. She is also a director and most recently directed Synergy’s production of King Lear, which played at The Crouch, Lewes Priory, Kingston village green and Bergenhus Fortress, Norway.

As well as performing, you may also find tuition useful if you use your voice a lot in your work, if you are a public speaker or if you want some help before an audition or interview. Sessions last one hour for individual tuition and pairs, while groups of three to five study for 1 ½ hours, ensuring that each student gets the most from their time with us.

For more information (such as fees, venue or to book a lesson) or to ask a question, email Charlotte on ctayler13@gmail.com or call 01323 890974.

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Local travel agent says 24/7 support has never been more relevant Local travel agent Kate Balls is highlighting the importance of giving customers around the clock support and up to date travel advice, as she announces further enhancements to the support she can provide.

Kate runs her own travel business as part of global, independent company Travel Counsellors, which now operates its own Global Duty Office and provides support to agents and their customers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The service, run centrally by a team from the company’s UK headquarters, utilises the company’s global presence in six other countries and time zones to ensure that the international community of over 1,400 Travel Counsellors, including Kate, are supported around the clock, whenever they need it.

This includes assisting and supporting Travel Counsellors if any situations occur that may affect their customers, which in turn enables them to keep in constant communication with customers to provide all the latest information. This means Kate is even able to monitor the location of her customers from resort all the way to their safe return back home.

Kate said: “Having a 24/7 Duty Office means that even though it might be the middle of the night here, one of my colleagues is sitting at a desk analysing information that is coming in from around the world, enabling us to be proactive rather than reactive if a situation arises. A recent example is a client that was due to fly to Sharm El Sheikh last month. We emailed her at 1am to tell her she wouldn’t be going, due to foreign office advice, and that we would be on to it in the morning. We had flights, hotel, transfers and airport hotels all booked and sorted.

By 11am she was rebooked to Fuerteventura, refunded the difference in price and accommodation cancellation charges all covered by us. This makes me feel very proud of the outcome achieved, and she didn’t even have to call us first, or feel any stress what so ever. I am proud to be able to provide that reassurance and total support, backed by a 24/7 global Duty Office that works around

the clock to make sure my customers have a fantastic trip and can get in touch if ever they need me. The Duty Office has never been more relevant and makes a huge difference to me and my customers”.

Priding herself on the highest level of personal service, Kate runs her own leisure and corporate travel business from home, using Travel Counsellors’ award winning technology to operate her own independent business.

Says Kate ‘’I love being a part of Travel Counsellors and being able provide a travel service to my local area.

The technology I have at my fingertips is incredible and means I can search through hundreds of options for my customers at highly competitive prices. Whether it’s a cosy cottage in the Cotswolds, a far flung tropical destination, a business trip to the States or a cruise around the Med – I can say with confidence I will create that perfect trip for you. Many people don’t have time to talk or even think about their holiday during the working week, so being able to discuss their plans at a time that suits them is really popular. My customers really appreciate the personal service and attention to detail that I can offer as a Travel Counsellor. Service that simply cannot be matched on a faceless website or a call centre miles away” For more information or to discuss your future travel plans contact Kate on 01273 256750 or email kate. balls@travelcounsellors.com or visit her web page at www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/kate.balls About Travel Counsellors: Travel Counsellors is a leading independent travel company delivering a personal, bespoke travel service since 1994. It has the highest Customer Satisfaction score of any travel company in the world (NPS), posting a turnover of £416 million (Oct 31 2014). Travel Counsellors has over 1,400 travel franchisees, supported by more than 250 staff across its UK headquarters in Venus, Trafford City, and 6 overseas offices (Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium, South Africa, Australia, and Dubai). Winners of the Queen’s Award for International Trade (2014), Queen’s Award for Enterprise (2003-2008), Guardian Travel Agent of the Year (2006, 2007, 2009, 2010). Listed in Sunday Times International Fast Track for International Growth (2011, 2012, 2013, 2015), Sunday Times Profit Track 100 (2012, 2013, 2014), Telegraph’s Britain’s 1000 Brightest Businesses, and finalists at the British Travel Awards winning Bronze for Best Travel Retailer for Customer Service and Silver for Best National Travel Retailer (2015).

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A Good Read

Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

Praise for this novel, first published at the beginning of 2015, has spread like wildfire and it has become THE book to read. So just in case you are one of the few that hasn’t succumbed to this thriller, why should you pick it up?

Whether you are a regular commuter, like the central character Rachel, or not, you will easily be able to identify with the opening section. How many times have you sat on a train and looked out of the window into the garden or kitchen windows of the houses that back onto the tracks, as you speed past on your way to your final destination. As you catch glimpses into a life that you don’t know, do you wonder about the people that occupy those houses? Rachel doesn’t have to wonder.

She passes familiar houses every day and purposefully looks for Jess and Jason, a young professional couple who live a perfect life. She knows them and is in many ways

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envious of their relationship. Seeing them in their garden is a moment of comfort as her own life is falling apart.

But is all as it seems? On one day, as the train slows down at a signal by the house, Rachel notices that something is amiss. Suddenly she is sucked into a nightmare that seems destined to reveal everything, and that will shock you as her commuter journey turns out to be anything but normal. It’s a small world, but when that world comes crashing down around you, it becomes all too clear that this small world is a lot smaller than you first thought.

Midnight for Charlie Bone

by Jenny Nimmo

It is now nearly a decade since the last Harry Potter book was published, and a new generation are quite rightly discovering this wonderful world of wizards and magic. Just like the generation before them, they are left with a void after reading them all, and so where do they turn? The Charlie Bone series of books may well be just what they are looking for. Published in 2002, Midnight for Charlie Bone is the first of this eight-book series.

Charlie is a fairly normal 10-year-old-boy. His father died when he was little. He lives with his mum and two grandmas, and hangs out with his best friend Ben. One Friday Charlie hears voices coming from a photograph, and then his whole life changes. He learns that his three unmarried great-aunts, known as the Yewbeams, are going to fund his education at a private school called Bloor’s Academy. Charlie is not happy about this: he knows the school to be a stuffy place for geniuses, and he certainly won’t fit in there. But the Yewbeams are insistent: and besides, they pay for his mum’s living expenses and so he really has no choice. They explain to Charlie that he is ‘endowed’ and can read the minds of people in photographs.

Everyone at Bloor’s Academy has a talent. Charlie’s father went there and he was a musician. But what is Charlie’s talent? Placed in the music department at Bloor’s, despite having no musical talent, it becomes clear that there is another group of children at the school who are all endowed with some mystical magical talent.

Soon he finds that he was born into a world he never knew existed. By Willow Coby

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Seaford Kurlers Hi Everyone.

Happy New Year to everyone from myself and the Seaford Kurlers. May 2016 be a good one for all of you and your families. May the controlling forces around the world wake up and swap mayhem for peace. We can but hope.

I hope that you all survived the Christmas festivities. It is a time for families to get together and celebrate. Sadly, not everyone can do this. Many of you have many miles separating you. Modern technology does, however, help to keep in touch. Seaford Kurlers will be starting up again and members will be renewing their membership.

New members are always very welcome. Contact details are below.

New Age Kurling is a relatively new sport. It is one of the few sports that enable people with mobility problems to play alongside fully able people. We are not just a sports club, we are also a social club. We arrange outings to places of interest and we have our annual Christmas lunch. The 2015 lunch was at the Moorings, Pevensey.

As we are a club affiliated to ESDA (East Sussex Disability Association), and we are therefore able to hire their coaches at a preferential rate.

Due to the cuts on council grants, from government, much of the funding for the care of the elderly, frail and disabled – either mentally or physically disabled, has been so severe and cruel, it is these very vulnerable people that suffer the most. The latest will mean that the very existence of ESDA and organisations like them, is under threat. In many cases this is the lifeline that people depend on from day to day.

Can I please ask as many people as possible to contact local councillors, MPs, and the county and town council bodies to plead for the members that are already suffering from their disabilities, not to have their existence made even more miserable?

If you feel like coming to see Seaford Kurlers in action, come along to the Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford any Tuesday afternoon from 2pm until 4pm.Your first visit will be free.You will be able to ‘have a go’. If you decide to join, the annual membership is £5 per annum and the weekly session is £2.50. Contact June Wood, Secretary, tel: 01323 895376 or email: sally1989@tiscali.co.uk

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Who’s Who In Seaford?

Rosemary Collict, Chairman of Seaford Choral Society Rosemary came back to live in Seaford in 1986 and is now in her second year as Chairman of Seaford Choral Society. She was a Lewes District Councillor and Seaford Town Councillor from 1991 to 2010.

Rosemary was the Chairman of Lewes District Council and Mayor of Seaford during this time, and is now happily retired! She is also a member of Seaford Twinning Association’s committee. Educated at Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School and Bedford College University of London, she has recently completed a degree in Humanities with Classical Studies with the Open University. Rosemary is married with two children, two step-children, five grandchildren and one step-grandchild. She has, a dog, four cats and two tortoises!

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What does your position/role involve? Chairing meetings of our Committee and the AGM, liaison with our conductor, making day-to-day decisions about the running of the Choral Society, singing as a member of the Choral Society.

What do you most enjoy about your role? I love music and singing, and enjoy pulling things together and working with others to achieve the best results – i.e. concerts which people want to come to and enjoy. I am fortunate in having a fantastic Committee who work really well together.

What is your favourite piece of music? Bach’s St Matthew Passion, although I get really enthusiastic about the music we are singing for Choral Society concerts.

What is your favourite film? I loved Quartet, which was the only film I remember where everyone seemed to stay to watch the credits at the end. I’m looking forward to seeing The Lady in the Van, so I guess that makes me a bit of a Maggie Smith fan!

What book are you reading at the moment? I’ve just finished rereading Elizabeth Jane Howard’s Cazalet saga. Such a wonderful portrait of the south of England between the wars and up to the 1950s.

What is the most important lesson life has taught you?

Stand up for what you believe to be right.

Which living person do you most admire? I admire the Pope and the Archbishop of Canterbury for very similar reasons, actually, although there is such a disparity between their ages, because they both strike me as very honest men who are working hard to make a success of what is a really difficult job and to live up to their Christian faith.

What is your favourite smell? Lavender and freshly cut grass What makes you sad? Cruelty, war and needless loss of life.

What would your motto be? Our school motto was ‘Give Your Best’. I think this is a good way to live.

How do you relax? Music is my relaxation and my great love.

I come from a very musical family (much better musicians than I am), and singing both stimulates and relaxes me.

What is the first line of your favourite poem? ‘God gave all men all earth to love’, Sussex by Rudyard Kipling always makes me cry, because it sums up so perfectly all my feelings about Sussex, in particular about the South Downs.

What is your favourite journey? Driving from Lewes towards the Beddingham junction on the A26, and looking across the Ouse valley to the South Downs and Firle Beacon.

What keeps you awake at night? An over-active brain!

Worrying about something which never seems so bad the next morning.

What is your greatest extravagance? Books and, more recently, clothes.

Which person in history would you most like to meet? My greatgreat grandmother, who kept an antique shop in the Old Playhouse in Deal and by all accounts used to hide her best pieces from Queen Mary!

What is your idea of perfect happiness? My wonderful husband and my family.

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Seaford Youth Sports Awards 2015 On October 24th Martello Rotary Club of Seaford held its second Seaford Youth Sports Awards at the Downs Leisure Centre. Winners each left with a trophy, £50 worth of vouchers for themselves and £200 for their club. All nominees received a boxed medal – Highly Commended – because of the inspiring written testimonials sent in by their sponsors.

The theme this year was ‘Go out there and be magnificent’, a quote from Helen Kellar. Certainly all of our young sports stars had done just that.

The breadth of sports ranged from Ninja Kart Racing to Golf and from Eventing to Sailing, with a vast range in between. We would like to thank all the coaches, teachers, parents and friends who sent in nominations.

Maria Caulfield MP presented Young Sportsperson of the Year 2015 to Mai Wiley, aged 13. Since birth, according to her parents, Mai hasn’t stopped rolling under rails, cartwheeling around supermarket isles and flicking over beds at home. All this energy has found its outlet in Trampolining. She trains five times a week and often takes part in competitions at the weekends.

Mai came second in the U15 Sussex Championships and in September was selected to compete internationally at the Prague CZE Cup. Mai and her partner achieved Gold for Synchro where not only do you have to concentrate on your own trampoline and skills but also your partner’s.

Remy Browning won Young Sports Volunteer of the Year. Remy has been a volunteer junior coach at Seaford Karate club for two years;

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she attends twice a week for two hours and has never missed. Remy has become a capable and confident instructor and her commitment and enthusiasm along with her skill have given her the accolade of ‘Sampai’ which means she is highly regarded by her students.

The award was presented by Pete Leeming of Diamond Print and Trophies who also donated all of the trophies and medals presented at this event.

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by Intersport of Seaford.

Gabrielle Edwards, the Young Mayor of Seaford, presented the prize of Young Person Showing Excellent Commitment To Their Sport to Nichole Allen. Despite having Cystic Fibrosis and a spell in hospital, Nicole and her horse Basil, take part in Cross Country and Show Jumping events.

Most Improved Young Sports Person of the Year award went to Bill Hudson for Sailing. Last year Bill was finishing his races at the back of the pack. After listening to his coaches, putting their advice into practice and training hard, he is now winning events such as the Southern Area Traveler. He is soon hoping to be part of the National Topper Training Squad.

Team of the Year went to the National League Performers Trampoline Team.

Members of the team have secured placings in the National League Finals to be held in the Copperbox Olympic Arena. Geri Ori, Managing Director of Brooklyn Motors and one of the sponsors of the event, awarded the prize.

Runners-up – Young Sportsperson of the Year: 2nd Joint place Ryan Brown and Isaac Wiley. 3rd Ella McCaughan.

Young Sports Volunteer of the Year: 2nd Toby Jacques.

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3rd Daniel Jackson.

Young Person Showing Excellent Commitment To Their Sport: 2nd Louis Herrriott.

3rd Luke Harmer Most Improved Young Sports Person of the Year: 2nd Luke Wetherfield. 3rd Joint place Marley Donovan-Groves and Jamie Smith.

Team of the Year: 2nd Junior Karate team. 3rd Seaford Primary School Boys Cross Country Team.

Martello Rotary Club of Seaford created this event to support, encourage and celebrate the amazing achievements of young people in Seaford and to inspire more young people to take part in a sport. The club plans to run the event bi-annually… so, start planning for 2017. The talent in Seaford is enormous!

A Big thank you to all our sponsors: Badger Ink, Peacehaven Chiropractic, David Jordan, Wave leisure, Intersport, Diamond Print and Trophies, Tansleys, Barwells, the Trek Club, South Downs Physiotherapy, Hyundai, Jasmin Motors, Ian Perry, and Gorringes.

Photographs by Ian Perry. Contact – iperryphoto@aol.com Photos opposite page from top: Young Mayor of Seaford Gabrielle Edwards presenting award to Nichole Allen, Maria Caufield MP presenting Mai Wiley with Young Sportsperson of the Year Trophy, Wendy Russell presenting award to Bill Hudson, Gerri Ori with Team of the Year – National League Performers, Pete Leeming presenting Remi Browning with her Young Sports Volunteer Award.

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Big Garden Birdwatch It started back in 1979, when the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) invited its junior members to count the number of birds in their gardens over a weekend in winter. The aim was to work out the ten most common birds in the United Kingdom, and thanks to children’s TV programme Blue Peter, thirty four thousand youngsters took part!

The Big Garden Birdwatch has taken place every year since, with over half a million people – adults as well as children – regularly taking part. Last year, more than 8.5 million birds were counted, with house sparrows being the most common sighting, followed by starlings, blackbirds, blue tits and wood pigeons.

Wild about Winter at Seven Sisters Country Park Pull on your wellies and bring the family along to enjoy fun outdoor activities and crafts in the Pump Barn with Sussex Wildlife Trust on Tuesday 16th February from 10.30-12.30. Make a bird feeder to take home, and explore the woods for a wild winter adventure, followed by some hot chocolate to warm up.

Family event suitable for accompanied children aged 5-11 years. Online booking is essential, for further information, booking and costs please visit: www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/whatson or call 01273 497561.

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The annual survey has identified that certain species of bird are on the decline (such as house sparrows and starlings) whilst others are on the increase (for example blue tits and wood pigeons). By monitoring trends in this way, problems can be spotted early and first steps taken to put things right.

This year, the Big Garden Birdwatch takes place on the weekend of 30th and 31st January. To take part, you need to watch for one hour the birds that land in your garden or local park, record the highest number of each bird species you see at the same time (not over the entire hour, as you may end up counting some birds twice), then report back your findings. For more details on how to get involved, visit http://www.rspb.org.uk/discoverandenjoynature/ discoverandlearn/birdwatch

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Bexhill Poppy Races Over 1,200 runners battled against challenging conditions presented by strong south-westerly winds and intermittent rain, whilst taking part in the Bexhill Poppy Races, where runners were divided between the 5K, 10K and Half Marathon events. All of the races started and finished on the lawns outside the De La Warr Pavilion, and followed a seafront course.

The races were organised by the Raising Money for Good Causes charity, with all entry fees and donations going direct to charities.

The beneficiaries were the Royal British Legion, SERV Sussex (emergency blood transport service, supported totally by volunteer riders) and Royal Marines Help the Wounded. Money raised will also be providing grants to local under-25s to promote their physical wellbeing.

The focus for the Seaford Striders was centred on the Poppy 5K, which was the penultimate Sussex Grand Prix race of the season. It was strongly contested by eight Striders, all of whom were on top form, none more so than the ever reliable Simon Fletcher who was tenth overall, in a cracking time of 17:48. Also on top form was Luke Borland 20:18, and first female Strider and sixth female overall, was Clare Keith in 21:35 (pictured).

Not hanging around either were Christian Morton 23:15, Sue Garner 25:08, Chris Le Beau 26:39, Anna Norman 27:02 and Tom Roper 28:16.

Whilst the 5K was the Striders main focus, David Hammond completed in the 10K event, finishing in a very speedy 1:11:53.

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

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Singing In Aid Of CTLA Local performers raised over £600 at a fundraising musical matinée at the Barn Theatre, Seaford, to support the only Community Transport charity in the Haven’s area, CTLA on Saturday 21st November.

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Seaford Hard of Hearing Club Entertainers included top Elton John tribute artist, Sam Hughes, the winner of the Dean Factor 2015, Gemma Albrow, singer/songwriter Kate Horscraft and cabaret artist, Jack West. East Sussex Youth Award Finalist Ali Gibson performed solo for the first time and Julie’s Art of Noise founder, Julie Terry, wowed the crowd with 50s rock and roll numbers.

Seaford and Newhaven Mayors, Cllrs Dave Argent and Steve Saunders, along with CTLA General Manager Derek Barnett, welcomed Maria Caulfield to the Barn Theatre, and the Lewes area MP described the performances as ‘excellent’.

To support the work of CTLA you can donate at www.localgiving.com/commtrans or find out more at www.ctla.org.uk Photo: Seaford Mayors, Cllrs Dave Argent (centre left) and Newhaven Mayor Steve Saunders (centre right), enjoying the show.

The Seaford Hard of Hearing Club Christmas lunch took place on the first Friday of December. Ali and Rahnuma Hayder came and set up tables and chairs for us.

The lunch was cooked by Hollyhock Catering and served by committee members and their friends.

The members and their guests were entertained

by Laurence Gillians who sang songs from musicals.

Members were soon clapping and dancing. Judged by the laughter and talk it was another excellent event.

Seaford Hard of Hearing Club has been lucky to find interesting speakers during 2015 ranging on subjects ranging from Seaford Lifeguards to volunteering at the London Olympic Games, from being a British Legion standard-bearer to the early history of New Zealand.

The programme for 2016 is well advanced.

In January 2016 the club meeting will take place on the second Friday of the month, the 8th. This will avoid a meeting on New Year’s Day which is a holiday. The speaker will be one of the team from Seahaven FM, our local community radio broadcasting on 96.3FM.

The club welcomes new members and more details can be found by ringing the Secretary, Pauline White, on 01323 895216. There are also lipreading classes at Seaford Baptist church. Further details from Jenny Gurdin, 01273 585339.

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We live in a county rich in the tradition of folk music, made by the people who were born here and who made a living from the land. The Copper family of Rottingdean http://www.thecopperfamily.com/index.html, who sang and still sing the old songs, are at the root of this tradition. There has been a whole century of folk revival since they were discovered through the research of Lucy Broadwood, Cecil Sharp, Ralph Vaughan Williams and others in the early years of the 20th century, aided by the BBC, who recorded The Coppers in the 1950s.

This year the Downs Singers drew upon this tradition when preparing the program for their Christmas Carol Concert. Though several choir members are from outside this beautiful county, many have put down roots here, and this has led to researching local folk carols, some of which are a staple of our musical landscape, alongside Victorian carols. They included some lovely old songs that are not commonly sung – from the superb The New Oxford Book of Carols, The Coppers at Christmas and Sweet Sussex.

Another old Sussex tradition -–The Mummer’s Play – is still performed just down the road in Rottingdean by the Copper Family. The choir decided to continue this comic tradition by wearing suitably silly hats, though without the ale! The performance took place at the home of the choir, The Downs 60+ Club, here in Seaford and the audience of club members, friends and relatives were able to join in with more traditional songs and carols, followed of course by mince pies. The choir is just one of a number of weekly activities that take place at The Downs 60 + Club. Readers who are interested in joining this popular, long established, activities and social club should look for their listings in the What’s On Weekly section of this magazine, pages 125 - 128.

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Global Belly Laugh Day Global Belly Laugh Day takes place on 24th January. Its aim is to celebrate the gift of laughter. Whilst there are many different languages spoken throughout the world, laughter can be said to be a universal language. It also has no boundaries: it happens somewhere 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and across all continents.

The day was created by Laughter-Yoga Teacher Elaine Helle in 2005. She says it’s a chance to celebrate with the people in your life past and present, who laugh with you and help you laugh and smile... and also to remember the strange, funny, ‘now I can laugh at it’ moments.

One of the main features of the day is the Belly Laugh, Bounce Around The World. All are encouraged to smile, throw their arms in the air and laugh out loud at 1:24pm local time so as to literally send laughter around the world.

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The Seahaven Lioness Club presented a cheque for £400 to Dave Winsor, a volunteer with the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance, at its November business meeting.

The money was raised at the club’s afternoon tea held at Seaford Golf Club in August and is in addition to a £100 cheque for the air ambulance charity presented at the tea.

Photo l-r: Pat White, president of the Seahaven Lioness Club, Dave Winsor, and Lioness Maggie Chitty.

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Laughing is of course mostly about having fun, but there are health benefits too.

Research shows that a good laugh can: lower blood pressure, boost our immune system, reduce some stress hormones, increase vascular blood flow and oxygenation of the blood, provide a work out for the diaphragm, abdomen, respiratory system, legs, face and back, and increase alertness, creativity, memory, learning and our positive emotions. Even so-called fake laughter can bring these health benefits and this is the principle on which laughter yoga relies. Plus of course many of us find that laughter is infectious and laughter yoga usually takes place in groups to make the most of this.

The Global Belly Laugh Day symbol consists of a smiling sun with 7 rays and dimples marked as the numbers 1 and 24. There is also an associated laughing oath which was written by Diana Loomans and Karen Kolberg – it reads: I do solemnly swear from this day forward To grease my giggling gears each day And to wear a grin on my face for no reason at all!

I promise to tap my funny bone often, With children, family, friends, colleagues and clients, And to laugh at least fifteen times per day.

I believe that frequent belly laughter Cures terminal tightness, cerebral stiffness, And hardening of the attitudes, And that HA HA often leads to AHA! Therefore, I vow, from this day forth, To brighten the day of everyone I meet, And to laugh long and prosper.

So on Global Belly Laugh Day and every day ‘have a laugh.’ If you are struggling to find inspiration, why not look through some old photos, watch a funny film or wear some crazy clothes - laugh and the world laughs with you, and its free!

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As part of my four years of training, it was a requirement for Book your me to also be in therapy. A new Personal Development experience... I began by thinking Sessions “well... what am I going to talk £10 about for four years? “ And now I’m about to go into my sixth year of therapy! I thought it may be worth sharing my view of this side of the chair with you.

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specific reason and more about having safe space to “be” completely you.

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Google “the Counselling Directory” as people have to be professionally recognised to advertise on there. Most importantly, it needs to be somebody with whom you feel safe, comfortable and able to gain a good rapport. Shop around, many counsellors offer a free or reduced rate initial session and you are under no obligation. Counsellors will have been trained differently and work in a variety of ways – feel free to ask how they work and what that means.

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A happy and Healthy New Year!

Food Sensitivity & Allergy Testing with Nutritional Health and Wellbeing Now that the over-indulgences of Christmas and the festive season have come to an end, the new year beckons, with the opportunity to return to a healthier lifestyle. I’m fairly health-conscious as it goes, but having unashamedly let that slip a little over the last few weeks, I feel it’s time to get back on track health-wise with diet, fitness and wellbeing.

Just before Christmas I had a consultation with Jane Nayar, a Natropathic Nutritionalist who offered me more tips for a healthier lifestyle. Jane has run her successful business, Happy on Health, for several years in various locations across East Sussex. She explained that she became interested in this profession on returning from her travels when she discovered she had picked up an E. coli bug, which left her feeling very unwell and intolerant to many foods. She had become gluten intolerant and the good bacteria in her gut were very low. Through research Jane learnt that her immune system had been attacked by the bacteria and was now reacting to harmless foods.

Jane’s interest in nutrition increased and she went on to train as a Natropathic Nutritionalist. The treatments she uses are as natural as possible, and combine diet with vitamins, minerals, herbs, Bach remedies and lifestyle changes. She uses an energy feedback machine which helps to identify foods to avoid and also tests for vitamin and mineral deficiencies, hormones, bacteria, viruses and parasites. Jane explained that many people live with food sensitivities and alergies without realising it and that a few simple diet changes can improve their wellbeing.

Symptoms can include headaches, eczema, fatique, aches, pains insomnia and stress. Jane can also help with IBS and bowel disorders, yeast infections, depression, anxiety, panic attackes, ME and chronic fatigue, auto immune conditions, hormone imbalances and post cancer care.

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unwell and have turned to Jane for a more natural approach. Jane works sympathetically alongside GPs to reach an agreeable outcome.

Apparently 1 in 4 people have some type of food allergy, which makes sense if you consider the amount of processed and fast food available, and although we try to eat healthily, time constraints and finances mean it’s not always possible.

At the consultaion, Jane builds up a picture of your lifestyle by discussing your eating habits, your wellbeing and symptoms. It may be that some type of trauma, virus or stressful situation has triggered an intolerance – it’s your body’s way of saying you can no longer cope with a certain food type and it may need to be removed from your diet for up to three months so you can build up tolerance to the food again. Also, allergies can start at any time in your life. Common foods include wheat, gluten, dairy, nuts, soya and eggs.

With all this in mind, it was time for my sensitivity test.

The equipment Jane uses is a VEGA machine and tests the meridian (energy) points in your body and how they react to various food groups, food additives, chemicals, pollens, deficiencies and toxins. The are no needles, Jane simply pressed a pen onto the finger of my left hand whilst I held a metal bar in my right. This is so that the energy lines are not broken. The dial on the machine reacts to your body’s intolerances. 100% is ok, lower is not so good. I was amazed at how acurate the testing was. The machine identified that I had muscle tension issues in my lumbar – true, I’ve had lower back ache for over 5 years, my seratonin levels were low – true, I struggle through the dark, winter months and surprisingly I had a mild intolerance to dairy. As we discussed futher, Jane explained what I could do to address these issues and in anticipation of my regular, annual bout of winter flu, she also suggested a daily dose of Aloe Vera juice.

So armed with all this information and a shopping list in hand, it was time to for action and to take on board Jane’s valuable advice. I’m off to get prepared for a happy and healthy new year!

Contact Jane at Happy on Health Tel: 07958 541824 janenayar@talktalk.net www.janenayar.com Jane also has clinics at Cocoon Healing Arts Floatation Centre, 20-22 Gloucester Place, Brighton BN1 4AA

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These workshops aim simply to encourage you into a closer connection with your own, mind, body and spirit. Meditation – we begin with series of gentle breathing exercises, short, easy, guided meditations and visualizations. Art - you are invited to use a language other than words to say something about your inner experience.

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Classy Strider Phil Carr recently took on the challenge of the Marathon des Alpes from Nice to Cannes.

Apart from one significant 5K climb and one or two forays inland, the course was predominantly flat and followed the seafront along the stunning Cote d’Azur.

In very warm conditions for the time of year Phil recorded a highly impressive 3:20:29, finishing comfortably in the top 10% of close on 7000 marathon participants.

Most importantly, Phil was running for Spencer, a local boy who tragically lost his battle against cancer. If you’re brave enough to read his story it can be found here http://www.teamspence.co.uk/index.php/spencers-story and any donations would be gratefully appreciated.

Please see also http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ PhilCarr2 In the half marathon version of the event, former club members Adrian Campbell and Gary Lee clocked 1:42:54 and 1:57:02 respectively. Opting to run together, Gary and Chris Wrathall recorded the same time and described the race as the most enjoyable half they had run. Nearly 15,000 runners in total took part in a very well organised event which comes highly recommended.

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Seaford Striders excel at the Crowborough 10K The final race of the 2015 Sussex Grand Prix series was the Crowborough 10K held on Sunday 29th November.

Conditions were dry but with a strong gusty wind.

The race consists of two laps of a challenging hilly course, with the first 2k being downhill, before turning left to be faced with a choice of a quick splash through the ford or a detour, through the trees and over the footbridge (most runners go for the short route through the ford and suffer the wet feet). It is then a 2k climb, which is steep in places with the final 1k being fairly flat(ish). However, once completed, there is the “pleasure� of doing it all again.

Nine Seaford Striders took part and a pretty speedy bunch they were, all putting in impressive performances.

The first four Striders were in the top 16% of the overall finishers. Well done to Simon Fletcher (33:20) and Gareth Hutchinson (39:34) who led the team home, with both managing to finish inside 40 minutes. They were very well supported by Phil Robinson (43:57) and Luke Borland (44:02), who were pushing each other all the way to the finish line.

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Also excelling was Peter Weeks (48:30) and also taking first in his age category. He was followed closely home by the first female Strider in the race, Claire Keith (49:04), and not far behind was Sue Garner (52:32) who also came first in her age group. The last two Striders finished well up the field and, given the arduous course, should be well pleased with their times. They were Anna Norman (54:43) and Chris Le Beau (57:51).

When it came to the prize giving the Striders ended up with winning 3, the vets prizes, with Simon Fletcher also getting the prize for 3rd overall in the grand prix series, which is a tremendous performance and sets the benchmark. It certainly was a pleasant experience to see so many members from a small club like the Striders winning so many prizes.

Photo: Peter Weeks who won his age category.

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Running Commentary...

If William Wordsworth had been sitting at his writing desk, leisurely thumbing through his Observer Book of Flowers or browsing the web for nice pictures of daffodils, he may not have been inspired to write his famous poem.

Instead, thank goodness, he got out of his chair, donned some suitable wet-weather gear and went for a jog with his soul mate, Dorothy, along the shore of Ullswater in the Lake District on a wet and windy day… and there they chanced upon a host of golden daffodils. So what has this got to do with the modern day running scene?

All runners need to find their own ‘Ullswater’ and should not be deterred by inclement weather conditions. The early months of the year are not likely to be as easy for runners as at other times, but it must be remembered that January and February are seen by many runners as a time to build strength and stamina, achieved, not necessarily by distance running, but through gritting it out in bad weather and awful conditions underfoot, and going off road. A runner’s ‘golden daffodil’ moment can easily be found up on the Downs when winter sunshine breaks through and rewards you with stunning images for the

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memory banks: glimpsing the first primroses of spring or perhaps spotting a deer in the distance.

These moments may not inspire you to dash home and write a famous poem, but you could find yourself changing up a gear and running further than planned.

It’s at times like these that runners can begin to dream about the months ahead, and maybe consider entering a particular race, one they’ve not done before. Don’t back away from such thoughts but pursue them and let them increase your desire to run more often. Races during January are dominated by off-road events, culminating in the Dark Star River Marathon, which is actually 2 miles longer than a conventional marathon. It begins in Shoreham and follows the River Adur up to Partridge Green, then returns to Shoreham along the other side of the river.

Looking further ahead, one race worth more than a quick glance, and with time to get your entry form in, is the new Worthing Half Marathon on Sunday 14th February.

Having seen the route, it clearly has PB potential, and there’s also a junior mile race as well. If you’re looking for a race shorter than a half marathon, then my recommendation would be the Chichester 10km on 7th February which, despite a slightly undulating course, can also give you a chance to set a fast time.

January is widely viewed as a good time to set new targets, to consider new challenges but if you’re after something further into the year, a springtime race perhaps, then in addition to the Seaford Half Marathon which has been brought forward from early June to Sunday 8th May, there are also plans for a family fun run up on Seaford Head and another half marathon starting in Seaford.

Whatever your aspirations, create a few New Year running resolutions – that includes encouraging a friend or partner to discover the joys of running.

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Gear up for the challenge of a lifetime with Chestnut Tree House Join our exclusive team of Chestnut’s Cambodia Challengers as you journey through the heart of old Indochina, exploring dazzling rice paddies, and jungles dotted with ruins and temples to our spectacular finish at the renowned and impressive temple of Angkor Wat.

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Classes start again: week beginning 11th January 2016

Starting in Siem Reap our adventurers will hike through rice fields, up Kulen Mountain and through jungles to reach the walled city of Angkor Thom and the spectacular Bayon temple, in the heart of the city. The challenge will be hot and dusty, but the famous smiles of this wonderfully welcoming country, with all its rich history and beautiful scenery, will make the hard work worth it.

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Our exclusive team of Cambodia Challengers have a great challenge ahead; not only trekking 85km, but between them raising enough money to pay for all 24hour care services, both at the hospice and in families, own homes, for the entire duration of the trip.

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Chestnut Tree House is the children’s hospice for Sussex.

Each year, we look after hundreds of local children with life-shortening conditions, their siblings and families, giving them the chance to live life to the full – for as much time as they have together.

The hospice costs over £3.5 million per year to run.

Families are never charged for their care and less than 7p in every pound is funded by central government, so we rely heavily on the generosity, help and support of the people of Sussex.

Will you take on Chestnut’s Cambodia Challenge and help us make every step count for every child being cared for by Chestnut Tree House?

To find out more, visit www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk/ cambodia or call 01903 706354 to speak to a member of our Events Team.

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Seaford Afternoon Flower Club Following our delightful afternoon’s entertainment on 17th December on the theme of Seasonal Music played on unusual instruments by Joy and Derrick, we were treated to a lovely Christmas Tea. Several beautiful table centres were raffled and these made decorative arrangements for the recipients’ Christmas tables.

The Seaford Afternoon Flower Club does not meet in January but we hope that visitors will join us for our February meeting on Thursday 18th when we have a members’ afternoon in-house imposed workshop.

Members are all given the same flowers and equipment, and shown a design which they then attempt to create in their own style. The results are always interesting and varied, and everyone seems to enjoy the friendly atmosphere.

We meet on the third Thursday of each month (except January) at 2pm at the Baptist Church in Belgrave Road. Visitors are always made welcome. Contact Georgie Wall on 01323 490979 or Sue Ward on 01323 894848 for further details.

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WIN 2 Tickets to COMEDY at the CLUBHOUSE

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Comedy at the Clubhouse presents a monthly night of fun and frivolity up at the New Seaford Head Golf Clubhouse – The View.

Running since May 2015, and co-produced by local resident Caron Morton and Brighton Comedian Julie Jepson, Comedy at the Clubhouse has proved popular with the local residents. Caron commented, ‘Support for the night has been fantastic, attracting both young and old, all mixing together for a jolly good night of fun.’ Julie said ‘The Seaford crowd are an absolute joy, over half of our customers have come via word-of-mouth or seen our posters and flyers which the local retailers have been very obliging to put up.’ As Jay, one of the regulars said “The quality of the comedians has been brilliant – saves us driving to Brighton for a night out!’ Each month, Julie Jepson introduces 3 high-energy acts, with the headliner always sending everyone home wanting more!

To WIN 2 Tickets*, simply message us with ‘I Love Comedy at the Clubhouse’ Messages can be submitted via Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ComedySeaford – please LIKE our page, Twitter – @ComedySeaford – please follow us – we’re fun! Email: comedyseaford@outlook. com The winner will be picked at random – entries close MIDNIGHT 31st JAN 2016. *Competition is open to anyone over 18 – Terms & Conditions Apply Next Event is FRI 15th JAN 2016 – doors 7pm, show starts prompt at 8pm. Food available pre-show £10 Tickets available from Seaford Head Golf Club, Seaford Tourist Office or online via WeGotTickets: https://www.wegottickets.com

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WHAT’S ON IN JAN? Friday 1st Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 11am. New Years Day Race.

Open Event. www.nssc.org.uk

Saturday 2nd Foundation of Spiritual Healing and Guidance St James’ Clubhouse, Blatchington Road 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 Sunday 3rd Castle Hill Group Car Park, Newhaven Fort 10am. Castle Hill Group work party meet, looking for new members to help maintain this popular open space. For more info, tel: Jill Allen 01323 896724 Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 11am. Elford NumBum 1&2.

Open Event. www.nssc.org.uk

Family Roots, Eastbourne & District Family History Society Ocklynge School,Victoria Drive, Eastbourne 7.30pm. ‘Sussex in the Great War’, talk by Kevin Gordon.

Members £1, visitors £1.50, inc. refreshments. New members welcome. Tel: Helen Warren 01323 731792 www.eastbournefhs.org.uk Friday 8th Victorian Art, Architecture and Design Lewes Town Hall, High Street 10am - 12 noon. First session of an 11-week course. Review the wide variety of artistic styles. Tutor: Prasannajit de Silva. £89.10. Tel: 0800 3281060 www.southern.wea.org.uk Seaford Hard of Hearing Club St James’ Clubhouse, Blatchington Road 2.15pm. Speaker from the Seaford FM team. Tea and biscuits, raffle. Transport available.

Tel Pauline White: 01323 895216

Tuesday 5th Seaford Head Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Blatchington Monthly meeting and lunch for members and guests.

Tel: 01323 896373

Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘A Most Violent Year’, cert. 15. Tickets £6/£5/£3.50.

Advance booking from Seaford Tourist Information or www. seafordcinema.org

Seaford Lecture & Literary Club St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 7.30pm - 8.30pm. ‘A Motoring Miscellany’, illustrated lecture

by Paul Crowther and David Fairhurst.

Tel: 01323 899932 or 893270.

Seaford Folk Club The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road 8pm. Pocketsize. Trio with autoharp, guitar and tea chest bass. Tel: 01323 899405 www.seafordfolkclub.com

Wednesday 6th Energy Café Fonetastic, Place Lane 10am - 2pm. Bring your energy bills for advice. Every Weds in January. Tel: 01323 898070 The Wednesday Group Wesley Room, Cross Way Church, Steyne Road 7.30pm. ‘Peacehaven Chiropractic’ by Martin Fruin.

Tel: 01323 871292 Thursday 7th Seaford Inner Light Club St Peter’s Hall, Belgrave Road 2pm. Entertainment, tea & raffle.

Tel: 01323 899592

Open Mic/Jam Sessions The Seven Sisters, Alfriston Rd 8.30pm. Perform or jam with some great local musicians. Full PA/keys etc. supplied. www. facebook.com/seahavenopenmic Saturday 9th Who Let the Dads Out? Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 9.30am - 11.30am. Parents and toddlers group for fathers, grandfathers or male carers and their pre-school children.

The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Free juke box.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk

Sunday 10th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 11am. Elford NumBum 3&4.

Open Event. www.nssc.org.uk Tea Dance Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven 2pm - 4.30pm. £5, including tea and biscuits. Tel: Fred Weston on 01323 898813 Tuesday 12th Calming : Resting : Healing Workshop The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road 10am - 1pm. Learn how to quiet your mind, find sources of stress and learn techniques to keep you relaxed. £30 (lower if on benefits). Tel. 07709 624987, email: lynda3hg@hotmail.com, www.calming-resting-healingtherapy.com

Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 2pm - 4pm. Speaker Carol Goodman - ‘From Sheep to Knitting Wool’. Stall: unwanted gifts. Guests welcome. Waiting list for membership. www.esfwi.org.uk/seaford.html Seaford Museum & Heritage Soc. Martello Tower, The Esplanade 2.30pm. ‘Town Criers & Bellmen Past and Present’, illustrated talk

by Seaford Town Crier, Peter White. Entry £2/£1 (members).

Tel: 01323 898222 www.seafordmuseum.co.uk Seaford & District Stamp Club Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd 7.30pm. Members’ night showing stamps with the letters V, W,Y & Z. All stamp collectors welcome.

Tel: 01323 492433 www.seafordstampclub.co.uk

Thursday 14th Modern Music Without Tears Friends Meeting House, Friars Walk, Lewes 10.30am - 12.30pm. First session of an 11-week course. An examination of 20th century Seaford Natural History Society music from Debussy to Steve St Luke’s Church Centre, Reich. Tutor: Robert Carrington.

Walmer Road £89.10. Tel: 0800 3281060 2.15pm. ‘Exotic Creatures’, talk by www.southern.wea.org.uk Alexandra Loske.

Seahaven RAFA Lunch Tel: 01323 492618 www.seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk 12 noon for 12.30pm. Twocourse lunch at either the Royal The GuestHouse Storytellers British Legion or the White Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven Lion. Please book one week 7.30pm. ‘The Labours of in advance by phoning 01323 Hercules and other Myths 898907. and Legends’. With Josh Crisp Friday 15th from Brighton Storytellers. A Seaford Folk Club collection of myths and legends The Royal British Legion, from around the world. Ages 12+. Tickets £5/£4 on the door. Claremont Road To book a 10-minute storytelling 8pm. Mel Hayes and Terry slot, email: garethdee@gmail.com Lees. Acoustic Americana and traditional folk and blues.

Seaford Lecture & Literary Tel: 01323 899405 Club St Leonard’s Church Hall, www.seafordfolkclub.com Church Lane Comedy at the Clubhouse 7.30pm - 8.30pm. ‘StrangeSeaford Head Golf Club, Goings-On in Winchelsea’, Southdown Road illustrated lecture by Malcolm 7pm. Monthly comedy night Pratt. Tel: 01323 899932 or hosted by Julie Jepson. Tickets 893270. £10 on the door or in advance Wednesday 13th from Golf Club and Seaford Energy Café Tourist Information, 37 Church Fonetastic, Place Lane St. Tel: 07773 522943, email: 10am - 2pm. Bring your energy comedyseaford@outlook.com bills for advice. Every Weds in January. Tel: 01323 898070 Probus Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 12 noon for 12.30pm lunch.

Monthly meeting with 3-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 890418 or 01323 897546

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Friday 15th - Sunday 17th ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ Seaford Musical Theatre The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm (Fri), 2.30pm & 7.30pm (Sat), 2.30pm (Sun). Tickets £10 adult, £7 student, £30 family.

Available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church St; tel; 07710 426321; or www. ticketsource.co.uk/thebarntheatre Saturday 16th Seaford Twinning Association Council Chamber, 37 Church St 7.30pm. Fun Quiz (no cash prize!). £4 for non-members.

Raffle, BYO drink. To book interval fish and chips (£5), tel: Peter before Jan 14th on: 01323 897360 The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Elvis and the Memphis Mafia. Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk

Tuesday 19th Seaford Natural History Society St Luke’s Church Centre, Walmer Road 2.15pm. ‘Dormice’, talk by Adam Grogan. Tel: 01323 492618 www.seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk Quit51 Stop Smoking Quit Club Seaford Medical Practice, Dane Rd 5pm - 6.30pm. Free course run by experienced stop smoking advisors. Friendly and supportive environment. To book a place, tel: 0800 6226968 Seaford Lecture & Literary Club St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 7.30pm - 8.30pm. ‘A Waltz Around Vienna’, illustrated lecture by Peter Hill.

Tel: 01323 899932 or 893270.

Wednesday 20th Energy Café Fonetastic, Place Lane 10am - 2pm. Bring your energy bills for advice. Every Weds in January. Tel: 01323 898070

Sunday 17th Friends of Tide Mills meeting Tide Mills 10am - 12 noon. Meet at beach National Trust Seaford Assoc. end of old village road. Help us to Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd care for this special place. Email: 2.30pm. ‘The Famous People of brian.skinner2@btinternet.com.

Seaford’, talk by Kevin Gordon.

New members (including nonNewhaven & Seaford Sailing NT members) welcome.

Club Piddinghoe Pond www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/nt 11am. Elford NumBum 5&6.

Open Event. www.nssc.org.uk Friday 22nd Christian Aid Quiz Evening Age Concern Sunday Lunch Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Club The Downs 60+ Club, 7pm. Make up your own teams Sutton Corner (max 6), or turn up with a ticket.

12.45pm. Sherry, roast lunch, BYO drink. Entrance by advance dessert, coffee/mints and ticket only, £6 incl. simple suppe. raffle with relaxed and friendly Available from your Christian atmosphere. £5.50. To book Aid representative or tel: 01323 tel: 01323 899434 894899 The Joyce Campbell Sunday Seaford Folk Club Lunch Club St Peter’s Church The Royal British Legion, Hall, Belgrave Road Claremont Road 1pm. Sunday roast and get8pm. Singers and Musicians together for Seaford senior Night. Tel: 01323 899405 citizens. £5. Transport can be www.seafordfolkclub.com arranged. To book and further details tel: 01323 892327 Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ Corelli Ensemble Seaford Musical Theatre Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 4pm. ‘The Romantic Cello’, 7.30pm (Fri), 2.30pm & 7.30pm concert with cellist Ella Rundle.

(Sat), 2.30pm (Sun). Tickets £10 Includes works by Tchaikovsky adult, £7 student, £30 family. and Sarasate. Meet players and Available from Seaford Tourist audience members over a cup Information Centre, 37 Church of tea afterwards. Tickets £12 St; tel; 07710 426321; or www. on the door, or £10 online in ticketsource.co.uk/thebarntheatre advance. Children free. www.corelliensemble.co.uk

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Saturday 23rd Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford Clubhouse 7pm. Burns Night. www.nssc.org.uk The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Disco with Wayne.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sunday 24th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 11am. Elford NumBum 7&8.

Open Event. www.nssc.org.uk Monday 25th Plauschgruppe White Lion Hotel, 74 Claremont Road 7pm. German conversation group. £2 for non-members of Seaford Twinning Association.

Tel: Peter on 01323 897360

Friday 29th RNLI Newhaven Souper Slurping Winter Warmer Lifeboat House, Riverside,West Quay, Newhaven 11.30am - 2.30pm. Fundraising event. Enjoy warming soup and a cheese roll for £3.50 per person.

Raffle. No need to book. www.rnli.org/newhavenbranch Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘Salt of the Earth’, cert. 12A. Subtitled. Tickets £6/£5/£3.50. Advance booking from Seaford Tourist Information or www.seafordcinema.org Seaford Music Society Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd 7.45pm. Touchwood Piano Quartet, including music by Brahms. Tickets £14/£5 student.

Children free with adult. www.seafordmusicsociety.com

Seaford Folk Club The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road 8pm. Marilyn Bennett and Iris Bishop. Voice and harmonica with concertina, from traditional to Seaford Lecture & Literary Club blues and back.

St Leonard’s Church Hall, Tel: 01323 899405 Church Lane www.seafordfolkclub.com 7.30pm - 8.30pm. ‘Corruption Saturday 30th in Sport’, illustrated lecture by Seaford Food Swap Stuart Cameron Waller.

The Seven Sisters, Alfriston Road Tel: 01323 899932 or 893270.

10am. First swap of the year.

Seaford Sweethearts WI Tel: Adele/Di on 01323 492995 Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road or 897897. For more details and 8pm. Monthly meeting. New to register to attend: members welcome. www.seafordfoodswap. www.seafordwi.co.uk eventbrite.co.uk/ Tuesday 26th Ladies’ Probus Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Blatchington Monthly lunch for members and guests. Tel: 01323 896373

Wednesday 27th Energy Café Fonetastic, Place Lane 10am - 2pm. Bring your energy bills for advice. Every Weds in January. Tel: 01323 898070 Seaford Gardening Club Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 7.30pm. ‘From Peggy’s Cove to Niagara Falls in 60 Mins’, talk by Peter Hill. Refreshments available.

Annual subscription £10, visitors £2 on the door.

Tel: 01323 491331 www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sgc Thursday 28th Seaford & District Horticultural Society St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Street 7pm. Members’ social evening.

Film sequence of the society’s 2015 activities, followed by fun quiz. www.seafordhorti.com

The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Rail Road.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sunday 31st Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 11am. Elford NumBum 9&10.

Open Event. www.nssc.org.uk Sunday Entertainment, Live From The Barn The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 2.30pm. Comedy impressionist Drew Cameron (Britain’s Got Talent) and singer/entertainer Clare Jarvis. Tickets £10 / £8 conc. / £30 family. Available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, Church St; tel: 01323 897426 or tel: 07710 426321; or online at www.ticketsource. co.uk/thebarntheatre

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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: 01273 515452 Drawing for Beginners/ Intermediates Bishopstone Parish Hall, St Andrew’s Church Mon: 1.30 - 3.30pm. New Year course Mon 4th Jan 2016 - Mon 8th Feb, £55. Spring course Mon 29th Feb - Mon 21st March, £37.

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 Valerie McManus: 07950 904778, valmcmanusuk@yahoo.com 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.SeafordPS.org.uk

CLUBS & ORGANISATIONS

Age Concern 6 Church Street Mon - Fri: 10am - 2pm.

Information and support for older people eg. medical Jewellery Classes Seaford Mon: 6 -9pm, Wed: 10am - 2pm, transport, form filling, visiting and befriending. Tel: 01323 899434 E: Fri: 10am - 2pm. tel 07952 ageconcernseaford@tiscali.co.uk 195341, email: info@leprevost. co.uk, www.leprevost.co.uk Air Cadets 1218 Sqn. Air Training Corps Knit & Craft Transit Road, Newhaven Chyngton Methodist Church Mon & Thurs: 7 - 9.30pm.

Hall, Millberg Road, Seaford Thurs: 2pm - 4pm. All welcome, Aged 13 to 17 and interested in aviation? Come along any come and learn new skills making articles for charities. Tel: evening. Tel: 01273 513218 Viola on 01323 890271 Bipolar UK Support Group St James Trust, 11 Blatchington Knit & Natter Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Rd Road 2nd Weds of month: 1.30pm-3.30pm. Information and Weds: 10am - 12 noon. Knit, support for individuals affected natter and crochet. All made by bipolar, including friends, welcome. Tel: Eileen on 01323 family and carers. Starts 13th Jan 491638 or Lyn 01323 893412 2016. www.bipolaruk.org Knit & Natter Civil Service Pensioners Alliance WAVES Centre, 8 Church St. Weds fortnightly: 2pm-3.30pm. Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane If you don’t knit, or indeed crochet, but would like to learn, 1st Tues of month: 10am.

Friendly chat inc. group business come along and we will show and info on pensions/benefits/ you how. Tel. 01323 873797 wavesseaford@email: btconnect. socials & days out. Refreshments. com Clinton Centre Café Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Little Acorn Machine Knitting Club Baptist Church, Belgrave Rd Tues: 10am - 11.30am. Coffee/ 2nd Fri of month: 2 - 4pm. Tel: tea and biscuit or toast and Helen Doran on 01323 872218 butter, £1. Tel: 01323 873262 or email: hdoran@talktalk.net Coffee Morning & Bring & Buy St Luke’s Church Hall, Walmer Rd Weds: 10am - 12 noon

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

Friendly atmosphere.

Tel: 01323 891534 Confidence Building Sussex Downs College, Denton Island, Newhaven Weds: 10am - 3pm. Booking mandatory. Tel 01273 516032, email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Cuckmere Valley Transition Group George Inn, Alfriston 1st Thurs of month: 7pm Energy Group meeting. Tel: 01323 870409 email: cuckmere transition@gmail.com www. cuckmerevalleytransition.org.uk

Growing Old Disgracefully Group The Archway & various venues 2nd Fri of month: 2 - 4pm.

Monthly meeting including, talks, discussions and outings. For more details tel: 01323 490154 Happiness Workshop Intensive Sussex Downs College, Denton Island, Newhaven Thurs: 10am - 3.30pm. Booking mandatory. Tel 01273 516032, email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk

HIVE Youth Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 7.15 - 8.45pm. (School year 7 – sixth form). Games, activities, workshops, pool, table football, table tennis, Xbox, Playstation, Downs 60+ Club instruments, social events and Sutton Corner, Seaford (Old Flint Building, grounds of Downs trips out, advice, encouragement & guidance. Annual membership Leisure Centre) £5 (excl. social events and trips).

10am-12 noon and 2-4pm.

Term time only.

Mon am: Art, snooker. pm: Tel: 01323 896009 Snooker, table tennis, Phase 10. www.seafordbaptistchurch.

Tues am: Snooker, art, keep fit org.uk (10.30-11.30) pm: Rummykub, table tennis, social. Weds am: Kids Aloud Art, snooker, choir (10.30-11.30), Kingswell, 115-117 Vale Road lunch club 12.30pm pm: Snooker, (Community Church Hall) craft & chat. Thurs am: Art, Fri: 3.45pm - 5.30pm. Free Scrabble, snooker, exercise & line after-school activities for dancing pm: Art, snooker. Fri am: children aged 4-12. All welcome Art, snooker pm: Table tennis for games, art and stories. Tel: Sat am: Table tennis, snooker.

Tina 01323 492833. www.kingsMonthly discussion group and well.org.uk/kids_aloud.htm occasional minibus trips.

Lipreading Classes First 2 sessions free, £50 annual Seaford Baptist Church, membership, unlimited weekly Belgrave Road sessions (excl. lunch). Come along Tues: 10am. Newcomers on Tues 10am -12 noon or tel: welcome, first two sessions 01323 896422 free. £21 per six sessions, incl.

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

membership of Hard of Hearing Club. Text: 07519 386035, tel: 01273 585339

Friendly Hour Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd Tues twice monthly: 2.30 - 3.30pm. Talks on a variety of subjects. Transport can be arranged. Tel: Rita Evans on 01323 896877 or email: ritaevans436@gmail.com

Mercread Youth Centre Mercread Road, Seaford Mon: 6pm - 7pm. Seaford Youth Forum. Tues: 3.30pm - 5.30pm.

Juniors Youth Club (Year 8 & 9), £1. Weds: 3.30 - 6pm. After School Club (Year 6 & 7), £1.

Thurs: 3.30pm - 5.30pm.

L: IVE Youth Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 6 - 7pm. (School year French Conversation by the 3 - 6). Games and activities inc.

Fireside Alfriston pool, table football, table tennis, Mon: 7pm - 8pm. games consoles, craft zones, Thurs: 1pm - 2pm. Drop-in and a tuck shop. Admission session for all levels. £6 per hour. £1 inc 50p worth of tuck.

For information and bookings tel: First week free. Term time 01323 871492 or email babette@ only. Tel: 01323 896009 www. cosmofil.com seafordbaptistchurch.org.uk

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Mercread Youth Centre Mercread Road, Seaford T.O.A.S.T. Girls Only Group, £1.

6.30pm - 8.30pm. Seniors Youth Club (Year 9+), £1. For more details contact Roger Daw on 01323 892531 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 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.

Visitors £2.50. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/nt Newhaven & District Model Railway Club Beach Road, behind Harbour railway station Weds: 7pm. New members welcome.

Email: swd@chasjenka.plus.com Newhaven & Seaford Sea Cadets The Old Church, Chapel Street, Newhaven Mon & Fri: 7pm - 9pm (seniors) Fri: 7pm - 9pm (juniors)

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.

Seaford Afternoon Flower Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 3rd Thurs of month:1.30pm for a 2pm start. Talks, demos, outings, etc. Past and new members welcome.

Membership £27 per year.

Visitors £5 inc. refreshments per meeting. No meeting in January.

Tel: Georgie Wall 01323 490979 or Sue Ward 01323 894848 Seaford & District Stamp Club Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd 2nd Weds of month: 7.30pm.

Monthly speaker. All stamp collectors welcome.

Tel: 01323 890699 www.seafordstampclub.co.uk Seaford Bonfire Society White Lion Hotel, Claremont Rd First Thurs of month: 7pm.

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

Seaford Branch ESDA Various locations First Fri of the month: Lunch/afternoon tea to catch up with friends and make new Newhaven, Peacehaven & ones. All welcome. Contact Jane Seaford Lions Club on 01323 514531 or email: White Lion Hotel, Claremont Rd marianne.colliard@esda.org.uk 4th Thurs of month: 8pm Seaford Bridge Club meeting. www.npslions.co.uk Downs Leisure Centre Tues:1.30 - 5pm. Duplicate Parish Tea Party St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Rd bridge in a friendly atmosphere for intermediates and above.

3rd Mon of month: 2.30pmFri: 6.30 - 10pm. Duplicate 4pm. Drop in for tea and cake bridge for intermediate and in the church hall. Transport above. Tel: 01323 893022 available. Tel: 01323 895552 Email:lesliefowle@tiscali.co.uk Probus Club of Seaford Seaford Community Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd for Over 65s St James’ Trust 2nd Tues of month: 12pm Clubhouse, Blatchington Road for 12.30pm lunch. Monthly meeting with 3-course meal and Thurs: 10am-3pm. A club for people in later life who need a speaker. Tel: 01323 890418 or little help to enjoy their day. Run 897546

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The Rotary Club of Seaford Tel Nicola on 07850 987131, Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd Lewes office 01273 476704, Weds: 12.45 for 1pm. Weekly email: Nicola@gf-g.net meeting.

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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

Spanish Conversation & Coffee Morning Micklefield Way, Thurs: 10am - 11.30am.

Qualified and experienced teacher. £15. For more details Tel: 07504 881848 Email: pastorcita24@gmail.com The Submariners Association (Sussex Branch) Royal British Legion Club, Claremont Road 1st Fri of month: 7.45pm.

For all ex and serving submariners. Tel: Harry Summerton 01323 734132

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

Tel: 01323 896373

Survivors of Suicide The Matthew 25 Mission, Brodie Hall, Christ Church, Seaside, Eastbourne 2nd Mon: 7pm-8.30pm. Group Seaford Lecture & Literary Club for people affected by suicide. www.sussexcommunity.org.uk St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church Street Sussex Army Cadet Force Tues: 7.30 - 8.30pm. Illustrated No. 2 Platoon (Seaford) lectures by well-known speakers Mercread Youth Centre, on a wide range of subjects.

Mercread Road From Oct to March. Tel: 01323 Mon & Weds: 7.30 - 9.30pm.

899932 or 893270 For ages 12 (school year 8) to 18 yrs. For further information Seaford Martello Rotary Club email kevin.falconer@serfca.org Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road or tel: 01273 552222 Mon: 7.15pm for 7.45pm.

Tel: 01323 891009 or Sussex Wildlife Trust seafordmartellorotary@gmail.com Various locations in and around Seaford Seaford Quakers Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Rd 1st Thurs of month10am 3pm, Sept to May. For details Sun: 10.30 - 11.30am. Meeting tel: 07824 151935. Email: for worship followed by sarahquantrill@sussexwt.org.uk refreshments. All welcome. Tel www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk Joyce Bowley on 01323 89241 Whist Drive Seaford Stroke & Caring Club St Thomas More Roman St James’ Trust Clubhouse, Catholic Church Hall, Sutton Rd Blatchington Rd Thurs: 1.45pm. £2 inc. tea and Mon: 2 - 4pm. Slides, music, biscuits. Tel: 01323 896412 quizzes, bingo, tea and homemade cakes. Some community transport available. Tel: Joyce East Dean Farmers’ Market Woodgate: 01323 894547 East Dean Village Hall Seahaven (Afternoon) Trefoil Weds: 10am - 12.30pm.

Guild Afternoon Meeting 01323 423481 St Leonard’s Church Hall, Local Market & Café Church Lane, off Church Street Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 1st Tues of month: 2.30 Tues: 10.30am - 2.30pm. Local 4.30pm. Tel: 01323 897959 community market and café, Seahaven (Evening) Trefoil serving light lunches. Stalls Guild Evening Meeting Downs available. Re-opens Tues 5th Jan Leisure Centre Over 60s Club 2016. For more info tel Wendy 3rd Thurs of month: 7.30pm. on 07883 611677 Tel: 01323 893250 www.sussexmarkets@live.co.uk Southdown Bridge Club Love Heart Community Café 60+ Club, Downs Leisure Ctr Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Weds: 6.30 - 9.45pm. Friendly Thurs: 10.30am - 12.30pm. duplicate bridge for any age.

Supporting people with learning Tel: 01323 892171/896236 difficulties through work experience. All welcome. Tel: 01273 812976

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Monday Coffee Mornings Seaford Little Theatre 4 Steyne Road Mon: 10am - 11.30am. Everyone welcome to come and enjoy a coffee/tea with biscuits.

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

Newhaven Country Market Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven Thursdays: 9.45am - 1pm.

Homemade produce, free-range eggs, fresh fish, plants, crafts, café.

Seaford NWR (National Women’s Register) Members’ homes and out and 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

Newhaven Street Markets Newhaven High Street Thurs & Sat: 9am - 2pm. Fresh produce, bread & pastries, fish & seafood, street food, clothes, arts & crafts, household goods, fishing tackle, handmade jewellery etc. For market stall hire tel 01273 517544 or email: newhavenmarket@outlook.com Quit51 Stop Smoking Service Seaford Medical Practice, Dane Rd Tues: 9am-6pm Fri: 9am-1pm.

One-to-one clinics. Tues: 5pm6.30pm. Quit club in a friendly group environment.

Tel: 0800 6226968 Seaford Community Garden Crouch Gardens next to the Peace Garden Weds: 9.30am - 12.30pm.

Garden open, plants and produce for sale. All welcome. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/scg Seaford Old Town Hall Community Tea Room Church Street, Seaford Mon - Fri: 10am - 1pm.

Sat: 10am - 12 noon.

Come and enjoy the comfort of a rest, hot drink, friendly chat.

Seaford Police Neighbourhood Policing Team Meet & Greet Downs Leisure Centre Thurs: 3.30pm Meet your local Police Community Support Officers. www.sussex.police.uk

Seaford Sweethearts WI Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 4th Tues of month: 8pm. New members welcome. www. seafordsweetheartswi.com Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd Mon: 9.30am - 12 noon.

Art (painting for pleasure).

2pm - 4pm. Play reading (fortnightly).1st & 3rd Weds of month: 1.30pm - 4pm. Craft & Chat. Monthly: Book reading in member’s home, usually 4th Weds of month. Waiting list for membership. www.esfwi.org.uk/seaford Seahaven Lioness Club The Old Plough, Church St, Seaford, Function Room 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm.

Monthly meeting. Tel: 0845 8332796 www.npslions.co.uk

music & drama

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 Ladies’ clubs Archway, 8pm - 9.30pm Blatchington Hill Everything from Ellington to Townswomen’s Guild Supertramp. £7 per session.

Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm.

Bishopstone Chorale New members always welcome. 10a Hurdis Rd, Bishopstone Tel: 01323 899845 or email Sat: 10.30-12.30pm. Small friendly blatchingtonhilltg@gmail.com group (est 17 yrs) sing madrigals to songs from musicals.Tenors & Inner Wheel Club of Seaford basses needed.Tel: 490886 Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm.

Chyngton Youth Academy of Members only.

Arts and Drama Ladies’ Probus Club of Seaford St James’ Trust Clubhouse, Seaford Golf Club, Blatchington Blatchington Rd Thurs: 4pm. Ages 5-12 4th Tues of month: Lunch for Fri: 5.30pm. Ages 12-18. members and guests.

For drama classes contact Ellen Tel 01323 896373 on 07791 081935

The Downs Singers Downs 60+ Club, Sutton Crn. Weds: 10.30am - 11.30am.

Friendly. No need to read music.

Tel: 01323 896422 on Tues 10am -12 noon, or come on the day.

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 Michael Piraner Recorder Workshops Cross Way Church, Steyne Road 2nd Sat every month: 2pm 4.30pm. Tel: Val Underhill 01323 895230, email: val.underhill@ googlemail.com Play Readings at the Seaford Little Theatre 4 Steyne Road 1st Tues every month: 7.30pm.

Everyone welcome to join in or just listen, play readings are held in the coffee lounge. Tel: Mary 01323 351882 or email gmaryyoung@gmail.com Seaford Choral Society Cradle Hill School, Lexden Rd Mon: 7.15 - 9.15pm. No experience necessary. Tel: 01323 482387, email: info@seafordchoral-society.com www.seaford-choral-society.com Seaford Handbell Ringers St James’ Trust Clubhouse, Blatchington Rd Weds: 10am and 2pm. New members welcome.

Tel Jo on 01323 893878 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 Seaford Voices St Peter’s Church Hall, East Blatchington Fri: 2pm - 3pm. Natural Voicesstyle singing group. New singers very welcome. New term begins 8th January 2016.

Tel: Monica on 07788 166173.

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: 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

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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.

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

Circuit Training Lewes Road Hut, Robinson Road, Newhaven Thurs: 9am - 10am. Free 4-week course begins 2nd July.

Booking mandatory. Tel 01273 516032, email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Denton Indoor Bowls Club Denton Island, Newhaven Mon - Sun: 9am - 7pm. New members welcome. Tel 01273 514664 Expressive Creative Dance Class Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Weds 7.15 - 8.30pm. 6 weeks £30, drop in £6. Tel Bettina on 07712 345981 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 Ballet, Tap and Modern 01435 812950 or wood555@ Bond School of Dance, St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road aol.com. www.thefitnessleague. com Weds, Fri & Sat: from 3 years.

Free trial class. Tel: 01323 Fitness Pilates 492795 or 07703 485348 Claremont Hall, Claremont Rd www.nikki-b-danceschool.co.uk Tues: 12.30 - 1.30pm. £7.50 pay as you go or £49 for 8 sessions.

Ballet,Tap, Modern & Jazz Have fun! Suitable for all. Contact Seahaven Dance, Seaford and Karen on 01273 305827 email: Newhaven Mon - Sat Contact Mechele on karen.funandfit@gmail.com 07738 831616, email: Football info@seahavendance.co.uk Mercread Youth Centre, www.seahavendance.co.uk Mercread Road 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 Boxercise® Claremont Hall, Claremont Rd Mon & Weds: 7-8pm. Beginners class.

Fri: 6-7pm. Circuits.

Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Tues: 7-8pm. Ladies only.

Tel: Claire 07711 890956

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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 Forces Fit The Salts Recreation Ground Mon & Weds: 7pm Sun: 10am Free tasters available. Book online at www.forcesfit.co.uk

Health Walks Martello Tower/The Salts Café 10am - 11am. New health walks, subsequently to run every first Tuesday (from Salts Café) and third Tuesday (from Martello

Tower) of the month. All ages and abilities welcome. Free. Run

by The Conservation Volunteers.

Tel Paula on 07740 899559, email p.hubens@tcv.org.uk

Meditation The Yurt, side entrance Florence House, Southdown Rd Sun: 6.30 - 7.30pm. Come and sample meditation from different traditions. All Health Walks by Sussex are welcome. Donation by Community Development contribution. Tel Marisha: Association Various locations Mons: 10am - 12 noon. Meet at 07739 440883 Morrisons, Dane Road, Seaford, Meditation & Relaxation St James’ Clubhouse, and 1 - 3pm meet at Big Park, Piddinghoe Avenue, Peacehaven. Blatchington Rd Sat: 10 - 11am.

Tues: 10.30am - 12 noon.

The Archway, Blatchington Rd Meet at the Tye by St Andrews Tues: 11am -12 noon.

Church, Alfriston.

Fri: 6 - 7pm. Tel on 01323 Weds: 10.30am - 12 noon.

Meet at Guinness Court, Iveagh 365802 or 07557 539507.

Email: pia1807@hotmail.co.uk Cresc., Denton and 12.30 2.30pm, meet at Kiosk Foyles Mums’ Fitness Mercread Way, Upper Dukes Drive, Centre, Mercread Rd Eastbourne Mon: 9.30am. Burn & Tone Fri: 10am - 12 noon. Meet at Weds: 9.30am. Burn & Tone Linklater Pavillion, Railway Lane, Fri: 9.30am. Total Toning Lewes.

Seaford Also a wide range of free Tues: 9.30am. Tots and Tums courses - exercise, cooking and Thurs: 9.30am. Tots & Tums emotional wellbeing. Tel. 01273 Children welcome in all classes.

516032 email: healthylifestyles@ £25 for 5. New members first sussexcommunity.org.uk 3 classes £10. www.facebook.

Kettlercise Claremont Hall, Claremont Rd Mon & Weds: 6-7pm. Amazing new fat burning and toning class.

Tel: Claire 07711 890956 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

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 Pilates - Movement for Life Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Paignton House,Warwick Road Mon, Weds, Thurs, Sat: daytime Thurs: evening. Classes for all ages and abilities daytimes and Thurs evening. Back care, Modified and Progressive Pilates.

Tel: Karen 01323 873309, email: karenmoves@gmail.com www. movementforlife-pilates.co.uk

Seaford & District Folk Dance Group Sutton Hall, Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Mon: 7.45pm. New members welcome. Tel: 01323 890759 Line Dancing with the Dance Co. or 07941 378080 St Luke’s Church, Walmer Rd Thurs 9am - 10.15am. Beginners Seaford Bowling Club Chichester Road followed by coffee.

April-Sept: Outdoor bowls.

Tel: 07477 600096, email: New members welcome. donna_steele@rocketmail.com Tel: 01323 892831 Line Dancing with Studio In www.seafordbowlingclub.org Line Seaford Constitutional Seaford Kurlers Club Crouch Lane Downs Leisure Centre Mon 7.30 -10pm. All levels Tues: 2 - 4pm. All welcome. Tel: Downs Leisure Centre Thurs 9.30 - 10.30am. Absolute June Wood on 01323 895376 beginners, 10.30am - 12pm All levels. Tel: 07931 930770

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Seaford Netball Club Seaford Head Sports Hall Mon: 5pm-5.30pm. Starlets, age 7-9, £2.50.

5.30pm-6.30pm. Shadows, age 10-12, £3.

6.30pm-7.30pm. Shadows, age 13-15, £3.

7.30pm-9pm. Seniors, £5.

New members welcome. Tel Clare Flack: 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: 10.15am-12.15pm. Visitors, new members welcome. £4 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 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 or for clubs and groups. Booking required call Sue: 07969 041865 Yoga Newhaven Tues: 10am. 60+ yoga 7pm. Pranayama and meditation Weds: 10am. Pregnancy yoga 2pm. Gentle yoga for those living with cancer, ME and heart ailments 7pm. Classical therapeutic yoga.

Thurs: 10am. Mixed abilities New yoga studio with all equipment provided. 5-week courses for small groups with highly qualified teacher.

Tel: 01273 512306 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 Yoga Living Sussex Lewes Subud Centre Mon: 5.30pm-6.30pm.

Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Tues: 1pm-2.15pm.

The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road Weds: 6pm-7.30pm.

Classical hatha yoga. A gentle series of postures to stretch, strengthen and relax.

Tel: Sophie 07444 549859, email: yogalivinghome@gmail.com www.yoga-living.weebly.com Yoga – Purrfect Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Thurs: 6.20pm The Yurt at Florence House Tues: 7am Weds: 11.45am and 1pm Thurs: 8.15am St James’ Clubhouse, Blatchington Rd, Seaford Mon: 8.30am beginners yoga, 9.30am. 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

Zumba: Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Tues & Thurs 10am-11am Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Weds 7.30-8.30pm Zumba Gold: Peacehaven RC Church Hall Weds & Fri: 11am-12 noon Yoga – Satyam Yoga Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Weds: 6.30-7.30pm Thurs: 10am -11.30am.

Mercread Youth Club, Seaford All levels of ability, beginners Thurs: 2pm-3pm welcome. £40 5 class pass, £8 Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford per class valid for 8 weeks or Fri: 2pm-3pm £10 per class drop-in. Tel: 07774 Tel: 07786 425758 862499. www.satyamyoga.co.uk www.louisecavefitness.co.uk Yoga – Seahaven Yoga Weight loss & The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd Beauty Weds: 6.30pm, Sat: 9.30am Summerhayes Centre, Marshall 12-Week Community Weight Loss Challenge Lane, Newhaven The Wellness Centre, Seaford Tues & Thurs: 6.15pm.

Tues: 10.30am The Anahata Health Clinic Thurs: 6.30pm. £35 (£2.90 pw) 119/120 Edward St, Brighton with chance to win £300.

Weds: 10.45 - 11.45am.

1:1 consultations for health and The Yurt, Florence House, wellness including 3 day weight Southdown Road, Seaford loss trials. For more information Thurs: 12.30pm & 2.30pm Tel: 07969 041865 (booking essential). www.weightlossseaford.co.uk Gentle traditional yoga suitable for all. Tel 07983 622840/01323 Overeaters Anonymous 892638 seahavenyoga@ A self-help group for people btinternet.com who wish to change their www.seahavenyoga.co.uk behaviour around food and Yoga – Smile Yoga eating. www.oagb.org.uk Seaford, Newhaven & Peacehaven Skincare Consultations See website for schedule.

Wellness Centre, Seaford www.smileyoga.co.uk 1:1 or groups - gifts for hostess. email: diana@smileyoga.co.uk Call Sue on 07969 041865 Yoga with Therese Slimming World The Yurt, Florence House, Seaford Constitutional Club Southdown Road Tues: 9.30am. Tel: Annette 07581 Mon: 9.30am - 11am 751116 or 01273 757339 Thurs: 6pm - 7.30pm & 7.30pm - 9pm Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Mon: 6.30pm - 8pm Weds: 10am - 11.30am Bishopstone Village Hall Thurs: 10.30am - 12 noon Also regular sound baths and workshops. Tel Therese on 07515 961327 or email: theresesaunders7@aol.com

Zumba & Fitsteps with Becky Chyngton School, Milberg Road Mon: 7 - 8pm, Zumba Cradle Hill School, Lexden Rd Tue: 7.15pm - 8pm, Fitsteps Discounts for loyalty cards.

Tel: 07892 884944 Zumba and Dance & Tone with Louise Dance & Tone: Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Tues 7.30-8.30pm.

Weight Loss Challenge & Wellness Club WellnessWorks, Seaford Fri: 11am. £35 for 12 weeks.

Free private consultation by appointment. Tel 01323 897671

Herbalife Healthy Breakfast & Sampling Free. Tel 01323 897671 Skin Care Workshop & Facial Free. Tel 01323 897671 Weight Watchers 60+ Club, Downs Leisure Ctr Sutton Road Mon: 9.45am. Join us and relax with a cup of coffee or tea.

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

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