Seaford Scene May 2013

SEAFORD Scene May 2013 Issue 73

YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY AND WHAT’S ON GUIDE

Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter Seaford Community Cinema Seaford Rotary Club A View from the Potting Shed

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Welcome Welcome to the May issue of Seaford Scene. At last it looks like spring has sprung. Better late than never I guess...here’s hoping for a long hot summer! May sees two bank holidays - a time for doing all those jobs you’ve been meaning to do for ages or simply an opportunity to catch up with friends and family. This month, musical and drama productions will be on at Seaford Little Theatre, Meeching Hall and Seaford Baptist Church whilst Seaford Community Cinema is showing three different films at the Barn Theatre, see page 55 and the ‘What’s On’ pages 98-100. FOSL are holding a ‘Bumper Book Sale’, page 22 whilst Seaford authors launch their new books (pages 42 and 46) along with the concluding part to ‘Scoring Goals’ on page 64. Enjoy your May. JUNE ISSUE DEADLINE: TUES 7Th MAY JULY ISSUE DEADLINE: WEDS 5Th JUNE Seaford Scene, Publishing Partners, 4th Floor, Intergen house, 65-67 Western Road, hove, East Sussex BN3 2JQ. Tel: 01273 710793.

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‘spring is in the air’

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East Sussex Broadband Project The Rotary Club of Seaford The First Indoor Air Race Seaford & Bishopstone Neighbourhood Watch East Blatchington Lectures WAVES Coffee Morning Friends of Seaford Library Book Sale Charity Fundraising Lunch & Concert NP&S Lions Club Seaford Martello Rotary Club Seahaven RAFA Seaford’s Famous Resident Meeching Amateur Dramatics New Book About Forgotten Sussex Artist On Blatchington Beach: A Village and the Sea Local Locksmith Hands over his Keys Seaford Community Cinema Let Seaford Seven Colour Your World What’s On At The Hop? Who’s Who In Seaford?

Who What Where & When?

Audience Spellbound at Sam Jones Show Seaford Choral Society Mercread Youth Centre ‘Scoring Goals’ continued by B J Kibble Butterflies of Seaford & Surrounding Area Do You Belong to a Flower Club?

Bereaved Dad does 50 Challenges Chestnut Tree House Midnight Walk Inner Landscapes Workshop Understanding Mental Health Seaford Community Garden A View From The Potting Shed Seaford Gardening Club Seaford in Bloom Charity Open Gardens in Seaford Two Sisters and a Funeral What’s On Monthly page 98-100 What’s On Weekly page 102-105 Seaford Kurlers Running Commentary...

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East sussEx BroadBand ProjEct MovEs into ProcurEMEnt stagE Businesses and residents of East Sussex are asked to urgently register their support for better broadband through the ‘Go e-sussex’ campaign. This campaign was launched by East Sussex County Council to provide evidence of public demand for faster broadband in the county.

The call comes as East Sussex County Council’s project to install faster, more reliable broadband in the county moves into the procurement stage. This means that a private sector partner will soon be selected to install the infrastructure that is essential for providing a better broadband service. It is expected that a contract will be in place by late spring, with work beginning sometime at the end of the year. Jenny Devane, East Sussex County Council’s Engagement Manager for the Broadband project said: “Over 8,000 homes and businesses have registered their support through our ‘Go e-sussex’ campaign and we still need more.

“The more registrations we receive, the more attractive we become for potential broadband providers. This will add weight to our negotiations and will help us to ensure that we get the best possible value from the public funding that has been allocated to this project.

It only takes a few moments to register at our website www.goesussex.co.uk so please join thousands of others and ensure the county’s future is a superfast one.

Registering your interest does not mean you will have to subscribe to the service when it’s launched, but saying Yes, to superfast broadband will directly help everyone in East Sussex receive faster, more reliable broadband.”

Enhancing the digital provision will make East Sussex a far more accessible place to live and work. It will mean having a fast, reliable internet service regardless of where you live; the ability to access online services quickly and easily, being able to work from home without worrying about losing your connection to your colleagues and clients. It will attract new business into the county and boost the local economy.

For more news and information and to complete the online registration form (or phone 01273 335991 if you require a paper copy).

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RoTARY CLUB oF SEAFoRD Grand Rotary Club Charity Quiz Night

received the following reply: “Can we just say a big thank you to all at the Rotary Club Seaford, for the very generous donation of £500.

This donation has helped us to secure a beautiful caravan in Eastbourne so we can continue to provide free holidays for children suffering the trauma of childhood cancer. Once again a massive thank you from the members of Team Spencer, we really do appreciate your support. Kind Regards, Amanda”

14 teams took part in this year’s Quiz Night held at Seaford Head School, and “Welly Wanderers” retained the Rotary Club of Seaford trophy after a thrilling tiebreak question against Seaford Golf Club’s “Outlaws”.

During a break in proceedings, a hot supper was provided, courtesy of our supporters Pippa Logan and Wendy Breeds.

Food was accompanied by excellent vocalist entertainment from Friend of Rotary Chris Foster.

When the final whistle blew, all agreed it had been an enjoyable battle – even the Dance Company Ladies team (which included one gentleman) agreed it had all been an entertaining struggle, and they came last!

Thanks to our generous sponsors, Diella’s, Eastbourne Theatres, Morrisons and Tescos. As well as all this, we made about £465 from an event that was a really good social evening.

March saw Seaford Rotary’s President Paul Vaesen accept a cheque for £241 from Head Boy Ed Bree and Head Girl Abbie Jaques Newlands School, raised from an earlier non-uniform day in support of Rotary International’s campaign for the global eradication of polio. Paul in turn presented them with a certificate of thanks in recognition of their efforts. He said “I am delighted that we have been able to engage with Newlands School on this project, and I must thank the students, staff and parents who have made this possible. Polio now only exists in three countries in the world and, with a concerted effort, it can be eradicated fully. Newlands School has helped to make this happen.”

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A while ago Amanda and Paul Roberts contacted us to see if we could help their charity “Remember Spencer”.

Spencer, their son, tragically died from cancer at the beginning of 2008, and Remember Spencer was started to help other children who are suffering from the disease, and their families. We agreed to pledge £500 to help one of their projects which was to provide an upgraded caravan for holidays which would help sufferers and their families. We received the following wonderful email from Amanda: “Further to our previous emails, we have now managed to secure a caravan at a beautiful 5 Star Site in Eastbourne. Although we couldn’t afford a brand new caravan, the one we have bought is a much higher spec and on a much nicer site, with its own private beach and wonderful leisure facilities. Our cancer families will not fail to have wonderful holidays. We are now also booked up for the whole of the summer holidays, which is fantastic.” We immediately sent off the cheque, and

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Rotary Club of Seaford Receives a Donation from Newlands School

We have supported Seaford-based Girl Guide Florence Hardy, 14, with a £500 pledge to travel with London and South East Region Girl Guiding to work in a service project in Peru this summer. Florence will work in a home for abused children with disabilities near to Lima. The home was established by Brighton-based charity Kiya Survivors. Florence will be working to build a classroom for the school and will be assisting with teaching the young people. She says “I’m really looking forward to the Peru project.

I’m going with Guides from all over the South East and I’m happy to be able to help young people who have less than I have. It will be a real adventure and I can’t wait to visit Machu Picchu”.

Florence has been a guide for four years and is the first guide in her Unit to receive the Baden Powell Award.

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Tickets to this exciting evening are priced at £10 for adults with under 16s at £6. They are available In Seaford from The Blue Room, Clinton Place, and in Newhaven from Meeching Estate agents in the High Street. All of the money raised will go to fund the 1218 (Newhaven) squadron which caters for the whole Seaford, Newhaven, & Peacehaven area and will allow the cadets to discover more of the spirit of adventure and to develop the qualities of leadership and good citizenship.

The Air Training Corps is a uniformed youth organisation giving male and female young people aged between 13 and 19 the opportunity to experience a large range of activities from outdoors adventures (including the Duke of Edinburgh’s award scheme) to formalised engineering and communications qualifications. Cadets also have the opportunity to visit RAF stations and experience flying and gliding.

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Seaford and Bishopstone Neighbourhood Watch Association ‘Promoting Good Citizenship, Neighbourliness and Crime Reduction.’

Newsletter Spring 2013

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to our Spring 2013 Newsletter, which we hope you will find useful and informative, and which opens this time with a section concerning the No Cold Calling Zone.

NO COLD CALLING ZONE

It may not seem like it, but the Seaford and Bishopstone No Cold Calling Zone has now been in operation for over a year and we are very pleased to report that the Police have advised us the number of incidents concerning unwelcome callers has fallen considerably during this time, demonstrating the effectiveness of the Zone.

Gradually, the message has got through to doorstep callers and traders, that this town will not tolerate unwelcome intrusions, and residents now have the confidence to ask callers to leave immediately and that they can summon the Police if they ask a caller to leave, but they desist.

In this first year, we have erected the five signs on the road entrances to Seaford and Bishopstone, and also distributed over 8000 door notices for residents to display.

Our Zone and its implementation will be nominated for a scheme award at the National Neighbourhood and Home Watch Awards ceremony being held in June this year.

SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIP

May we kindly remind readers that the membership year now runs from January to December, and we had approx. 850 subscribers for 2013 when this newsletter went to print.

There are approx. 900 lapsed members on the books, so if you have not yet renewed for this year, or wish to become a new member, we invite you to use the renewal form over the page. If you are not sure about whether you have already renewed, please do not hesitate to contact our Membership Secretary, Martin French, on 873946 or at:

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martin.french@post.com who will be happy to check your status.

Please ensure you provide your full email address clearly if you wish to receive our updates and police notices, as we now only send these to current members.

The main benefits of membership are as follows:• Your local area can be monitored by a Road Co-ordinator, leading to lower crime rates.

• By supplying an email address, you will receive regular emails from NHW which will include Police news and updates of local information.

• 4 Newsletters per year.

• Improved local relations and a sense of Community Spirit.

• Peace of mind that neighbours, even if you don’t know them, have the same values and also wish to see a crime-free area.

• A channel to report suspicious issues to the local Police and to receive information back from them.

• Reduction in premiums on Home and Contents Insurance from most insurance companies.

SEAHAVEN STOREHOUSE We would like to bring your attention to a new initiative based in Seaford called “Seahaven Storehouse”. This is an organisation recently launched, which is able to provide emergency vital basic food supplies to local families or individuals who have been referred by local agencies.

The food bank is located in the Community Church in Vale Road and is currently open on Thursdays from 10am to 1pm. There is a collection point in Morrisons Store, if anybody would like to donate food/cans etc to this cause.

The contact details of Seahaven Storehouse are 07921 844930 or seahavenstorehouse@gmail.com Our Chairman personally supports this venture and any support you can give would be gratefully received.

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SECURITY TIPS

It is timely to include a reminder of a number of security issues that crop up regularly, and that you should remain alert to: Distraction Thefts – These can occur at shop tills, cash machines, petrol stations etc where you are distracted by one person, and a second tries to take your card/money/purse etc when your attention is diverted.

“Water Board” Con – Two workmen arrive at your door pretending to be from the Water Board, or similar, and they need to check something indoors.

One of them keeps you talking in one room, while the other steals from the other rooms.

Email Scams – There are many, many email scams, but please be alert to those that direct you from a secure site to an insecure one when shopping online, or those that ask you to reconfirm your bank account details and passwords etc Parking – Try and park in a well-lit location after dark, never leave valuables etc on view in your car at any time, and always close windows and lock up – even on your own drive.

POLICE PANEL MEETINGS

The Police Panel Meetings are open to all residents and one is held in each of the three areas every three months.

The next meetings are as follows: West Panel – 1st May, 7pm at Bishopstone Church Hall. (A high-ranking officer of the Sussex Police Force is due to attend this particular meeting).

East Panel – 21st May, 7:30pm at St Luke’s Church Hall, Walmer Road.

Central Panel – 5th June, 6pm at Council Offices, 37 Church Street.

Times and venues are also displayed at the Police Station, No 37 Church Street, and on the Police website www.sussex.police.uk. Please check for up to date confirmation if you plan to attend, as sometimes the dates are changed due to operational commitments.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Our 2013 Annual General Meeting was held on Thursday 21st March and was very successful.

Following a consensus request from our Deliverers, it was our first AGM to be held on a weekday evening, rather than a Saturday morning as in previous years. The venue was also changed to provide better access and parking.

The Chairman and existing Committee were re-elected for a further year, and the meeting also included our guest speaker, Peter White, who gave an informed talk about the art of the Town Crier.

Refreshments were served and member discussions took place after the AGM. Members were encouraged to give their views and suggest ways in which we can improve our organisation.

COMMITTEE VACANCIES

We are urgently in need of volunteers to fill the roles of Secretary and Publicity Officer, so if you are able spare a few hours here and there and help us in this worthwhile cause, we would be very pleased to hear from you.

CALL FOR SPEED GUN VOLUNTEERS

The Police have a mobile Speed Gun for use as a speeding deterrent in the town, and this can be deployed by groups of 2 or 3 volunteers. At the moment, there are very few volunteers, so the gun is hardly used as a tool to combat anti-social driving.

If you would like to put yourself forward for a short training session and to assist in deploying the gun occasionally, PSCOs Cathy Clarke or Noel Daniels would be very pleased to hear from you, either by email or leaving a message at the Police Desk.

Contact details are catherine.clarke@sussex.pnn. police.uk or noel.daniels.01@sussex.pnn.police.uk.

CONTACT DETAILS

The Chairman, Mark Brown on 01323 893861 or mfmb946@o2.co.uk or S&BNHWA, 93 Princes Drive, Seaford. BN25 2QT The Treasurer, Richard Bosworth on 01323 492506 or our email address sandbnhw@aol.com The Membership Secretary, Martin French on 01323 873946 or martin.french@post.com The Help Desk at the Police Station, No 37 Church Street. (Mon – Fri, 10:00 to 14:00 hrs) Seaford Town Council on 01323 894870.

Written by Richard Bosworth,Treasurer.

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Seaford and Bishopstone Neighbourhood Watch Association S&BNHW ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR 2013 (1st Jan Ð 31st Dec)

‘Promoting Good Citizenship, Neighbourliness and Crime Reduction.’

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If you would like to be placed on the email register to receive Neighbourhood Watch information and Police Press Releases, etc, please provide your email address and telephone numbers below:Senior Citizens Family £2:00

You may donate a larger amount if you wish £………..

Email Phone Please return this form and your Subscription/Donation in a sealed envelope to the Treasurer, S&BNHWA, c/o Police Station, 37, Church Street, Seaford, or 14 Manor Road North, Seaford. BN25 3RB. Many thanks, Mark Brown, Chairman

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WAVES CoFFEE MoRNINgS The WAVES Coffee mornings at the beginning of March were well attended by members of the local community.

There was an abundance of baby and children’s clothes and toys for sale as well as cakes and coffee. We were very pleased to welcome the Mayor, who called in on us. In excess of £240 was raised to support the work of WAVES (Working Alongside Voluntary Enabling Services) as they seek to support families in Seaford who are vulnerable, seeking to relieve extreme pressure on families with children thereby strengthening family life and preventing the possible breakdown of the family unit.

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FRIENDS OF SEAFORD LIBRARY BUMPER BOOK SALE Following the success of their first Book Sale last year, the Friends of Seaford Library are holding a second one on Saturday May 18th from 10am to 12.30pm at St James’s Clubhouse, 11, Blatchington Road, Seaford.

As before, there will be books, DVDs and CDs for sale.

Now’s the time to sort out your bookshelves, rationalise those CD holders and say good-bye to your least favourite DVDs: someone out there is waiting to enjoy them! Contact Anne on 01323 898367 for collection or delivery, or to offer help on the day.

CHARITY FUNDRAISING LUNCH & CONCERT The next charity fundraising lunch is on Wednesday 22nd May at Trawlers Restaurant at 12 noon, raising funds for CTLA/Dial a Ride service and NPS Seaford Lions Club. Raffle prizes and donations are welcome with cash and cheques payable to the charity of choice.

The menu is cod and chips, bread and butter, tea/coffee £5.75 or other dishes and desserts. Another charity lunch has been arranged at Trawlers on 1st August and a concert will be held at Crossway church, Steyne Road on 23rd October, with funds being raised for Diabetes and Cancer Research charities. Entertainers welcome please. To book and for further details, please phone Rita on 07538 583178 or email: ritaevans@hotmail.co.uk.

Seaford Diabetes/Cancer group I am hoping to re-form this group for men and women to meet for a snack, meal or refreshments using local Seaford eating places and more importantly as an opportunity to socialise. If you are interested please contact Rita on 07538 583178 or email: ritaevans@ hotmail.co.uk. Rita Evans

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NEWhAVEN, PEACEhAVEN & SEAFoRD LIoNS CLUB Easter Parcels Working together with Friends of the Lions, members of Newhaven, Peacehaven & Seaford Lions Club organised and distributed 77 Easter parcels to senior citizens in Peacehaven, Newhaven, Denton and Seaford.

Lions President Gloria Lazarus said: “This is an annual event for the Lions Club and could not be achieved without the continued assistance of our Friends. I wish to convey my thanks to everyone concerned for their time and hard work in putting together and delivering the parcels to those most vulnerable within our community. “

Seaford Half Marathon - Sunday 9th June 2013 NP&S Lions Club, with the help of Seaford Striders, are once again organising the above charity event; all proceeds from this event go into helping local good causes in the Seahaven area. This is open to runners, joggers and walkers and for the first time this year timing and race results will be compiled by using electronic tagged race numbers.

The route around Seaford will take in some of the spectacular views over the Weald from the South Downs as well as the beautiful Downland Village of Afriston and the Cuckmere Valley and is about 95% off road. If you have a favourite charity you wish to support then why not enter?

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Entry, sponsorship forms and full details are available on our website: www.npslions.co.uk/halfmarathon/ halfmarathon.htm or Email: halfmarathon@npslions. co.uk . Telephone enquiries: Lion Trevor Gomersall on 01323 492263. Entry Fee: £14 per person. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. We regret that we will not be accepting on the day or postal entries.

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SEAFORD MARTELLO ROTARY CLUB DONATES TO THE SEAFORD MUSEUM

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01323 890090/07711 712186 At a recent meeting of Seaford Martello Rotary Club held at Seaford Golf Club, President Julian Turner presented a cheque for £250 to Kay Turvey, the Chairman of Seaford Museum. Kay said that she was very pleased to receive this and that the money would be used to support the renovation of a figurehead known as “Phoebe” that is underway at present.

Julian said “I’m very pleased to make this donation as part of our commitment to support the activities of local organisations. We are very proud of our link to the Museum, from which of course we take our name, and we look forward to working with them in the future.”

“Don’t forget that the Museum’s Market Day/Fund Day is on Sunday 4th August and we look forward to seeing you there.”

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

ALL DRAUGHT BEERS LESS THAN £3.00 A PINT!

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Old soldiers never die. Well, that is certainly true if they belong to Seahaven RAFA. After a very difficult 2012.

Seahaven RAFA decided at the 2012 AGM, to stop their evening meetings. This was due to the profile of the membership, naturally male dominated, who had served in the war 70 or more years ago. However, there were many members still active enough to go out during the day and enjoy life.

Conversations indicated that there was about 45 members and ex-members who would like to meet over a nice lunch and not have the hassle of organising it. The committee also looked at eligibility - to be a full member of RAFA, one had to have served full-time for a period in the RAF. But there are several grades of membership - one that has brought several members in was the spouses of ex RAF members, quite a few had indicated an interest in renewing their association with the branch. Then we found that there were close family members of those who had served and also people from other branches of the service who had no way of semi-formalising their time of service.

So, the branch has decided to standardise on the format of a monthly lunch to take place on the second Thursday of the month - the next one is on Thursday 9th May. The meetings will be at 12pm for 12.30pm at either the Royal British Legion, Seaford or at the White Lion, Belgrave Road. There is an excellent two-course lunch available at a very competitive price with a choice of menu. Meals are pre-ordered a week in advance, so if you feel that you would like to be involved, please telephone 01323 898907. Close family members and people from other branches of the service are welcome.

The photo above shows the Installation of the new president of Seahaven RAFA Frank Woodhurst with chairman, Ken Davies. Frank, who is 98 years young, attended the second meeting after the branch was first formed and must be the longest serving member.

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QualitySolicitors Barwells

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QualitySolicitors Barwells For friendly and professional advice come to QualitySolicitors Barwells where we can help you with: - Wills, Trust and probates - Sales and purchase of property - Matrimonial and divorce - Financial affairs - Accident claims Newhaven Eastbourne Seaford Peacehaven 01273 514213 01323 411505 01273 582271 01323 899331

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Matrimonial clinics are held at our Seaford, Eastbourne and Peacehaven offices during lunchtimes and early evenings every month.

Please telephone the relevant office for available appointment times.

SEAFORD’S FAMOUS RESIDENT ALFRED, LoRD TENNYSoN

Tennyson was born in Lincolnshire in 1809. He had a troubled childhood, his father being an alcoholic but he was a bright lad and escaped to Cambridge University where he published his first book of poetry at just 18 years old. His poetry caught the public’s imagination and this was recognised by the government in 1845 when he was awarded a grant of £200 a year. In 1851 Tennyson and his family moved to Seaford where they stayed for several months at Seaford House in Crouch Lane. Queen Victoria admired his work and insisted that he accept a title. He died in 1892.

By Kevin Gordon Seaford Museum Summer Opening: Sundays and Bank Holidays, 11am to 4pm. Wednesdays and Saturdays 2 - 4pm. Group visits are available at other times by appointment. Tel: 01323 898222

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NEW BooK ABoUT FoRgoTTEN SUSSEX ARTIST Some stunning colour prints of Sussex are the centrepiece of a new book celebrating an artist from Seaford who died in obscurity 50 years ago. Eric Slater won international acclaim for his woodcuts in the 1930s but stopped working after the war because of changing fashions and personal tragedy.

Last year his prints went on show for the first time in 70 years at Towner in Eastbourne, attracting a new audience for his work. Now the gallery has published a book called Slater’s Sussex charting his love affair with the county and exploring his links with a neglected group of British colour woodcut artists.

Trollope. “They produce a sensation of well being; of all being right with the world. They do not confront or complicate but gently invite you to consider the landscape of Sussex afresh. The marriage of art and craft is back in fashion and few exemplify the union better than Eric Slater.”

As well as featuring many beautiful images of Slater’s prints, the book suggests a seven-mile circular walk through some of the countryside which inspired this quintessentially Sussex artist.

‘Slater’s Sussex’ is available from the Towner Gallery in Eastbourne, price £15.

James Trollope has worked as a television reporter in Sussex for both the BBC and ITV. He’s written for national newspapers and currently has a column in Saga magazine. As well as his book on Eric Slater, he’s co-written The Bluffer’s Guide to Cricket which has also just been published. He lives in Seaford with his partner and their two children. He can be contacted at troll@fastnet.co.uk

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BED & BREAKFAST Writer James Trollope spent nearly two years researching Slater’s life following a trail which started in London and led through Sussex to the USA. Eric Slater was the frail, only child of a successful London silversmith called Thomas Slater who died when his son was eight. Afterwards, Eric moved with his mother to Sussex, eventually settling in Seaford in 1929. During the decade up to the Second World War he was a prominent member of a group of British colour woodcut artists who adapted Japanese techniques to produce affordable, decorative art. His 1930 print of Seaford Head won a prize in California and, in 1938, he was commissioned by an American collector to make a print of Cuckmere Haven called ‘The Stack Yard’. In the intervening years Slater made around 50 colour woodcuts, most of which reflect his love of Sussex.

“Looking at the best of his woodcuts is like walking into a perfectly proportioned room,” says James

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oN BLATChINgToN BEACh: A VILLAgE AND ThE SEA A new book about East Blatchington and its shoreline.

Many people are unaware that Blatchington has a beach. About a thousand yards of what we think of as Seaford’s seafront, from the site of the Beachcomber along to Buckle Drive, is in the parish of East Blatchington. This new book by local author Rodney Castleden is the sequel to On Blatchington Hill, and it tells the story of Blatchington’s shoreline, right in the middle of Seaford Bay. This one thousand yards of shingle has been a stage set for storms and shipwrecks, drownings and heroic rescues, smuggling, wrecking and murder. It has a surprisingly dramatic and colourful past. In 1545, the French landed here and launched an attack that was probably intended to capture and occupy Seaford – and perhaps Lewes. Previous accounts have dismissed this as a ‘raid’. But the French fleet was twice the size of the Spanish Armada, both in numbers of ships and numbers of troops, so it was a serious invasion attempt. In 1809, this same shoreline was at the centre of the Seven Ships disaster, when seven merchant ships in a convoy ran aground after a navigation error.

In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, a fort or battery stood on the site of Bonningstedt Parade, with five (later six) big guns pointing out into the Bay to defend the coast against the French. In 1794, a substantial barracks was built beside and behind it, and it was here the following year that a notorious mutiny broke out which resulted in some savage punishments; several soldiers were punished by transportation, flogging or hanging, and two were shot in Goldstone Bottom in Hove.

The battery and barracks were a large military installation and it seems remarkable that the site was completely cleared in the nineteenth century. Nothing remains – except a solitary cesspit in Edinburgh Road.

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Just to the west of Blatchington Battery stood the Coastguard Station, with its own story of heroic lifesaving, as well as dealing with smugglers.

On Blatchington Beach brings the story of the coastline up to the present day, with a shift in attitude towards the way the beach might be managed – to save the town of Seaford. There was a 100-year-long struggle to build a seawall that could withstand the huge waves that roll in across Seaford Bay, a struggle that culminated in the 1987 beach recharge project, which has saved the day.

The book is 248 pages long and fully illustrated with more than 90 photos, maps and line drawings. On Blatchington Beach is on sale at Seaford Museum at £12.95. Also available from www.lulu.com or direct from Rodney Castleden at Rookery Cottage, Blatchington Hill, Seaford. Add £3 for postal delivery; free delivery by hand by arrangement – just drop a note through the letterbox.

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

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

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Greg added, “It’s great to be back in Seaford and after putting myself through several refresher courses, I’m looking forward to becoming part of the community again.”

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Amazingly, we are nearing the end of our first year’s programme of films but before we go there are two films you must see! RUST AND BONE a French/Belgian collaboration stars the versatile and charming Marion Cotillard (‘La vie en Rose’, ‘Little White Lies’) and directed by Jacques Audiard who chiefly came to attention for his work on ‘A Prophet’. This is a tale of seemingly insurmountable adversity but the unsentimental treatment makes this more real-life than melodrama and though romance blossoms this film is so much more - ‘spellbinding, euphoric, raw and fearlessly romantic’. Friday 17th May, 7.30pm, Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane.

THE GUARD is a comedy/ thriller from Ireland. The eponymous hero (Brendan Gleeson) enjoys wine, women and turning a blind and cynical eye until one day the FBI arrive and he’s pushed too far with plenty of banter and irony at the expense of both arms of the law. Friday 31st May, 7.30pm, Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane.

In September we will be reopening for our 2013-14 season, which will be announced at the beginning of August. Subscribe to our emailed newsletter via the website, or pick up a programme at various businesses around town including the station, post office and tourist centre.

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LET ThE SEAFoRD SEVEN CoLoUR YoUR WoRLD Art comes to Seaford in seven vibrant styles on 4th May 2013, when seven of the most talented artists in the area display their work in the Arts@theCrypt art gallery.

Known as the ‘Seaford Seven’, their work ranges from local scenes to foreign vistas and abstract to animals: a heady cocktail of colourful, contemplative, thoughtprovoking images. This is art from the soul, bursting and blossoming from the rich perspectives of seven different lives that together enfold more than 400 years.

All members of Seaford Art Club, each of these artists draw from unique lifetime experiences.

Mike Harrison was the ‘Hope’ half of comedy duo Hope & Kean - painting was his solace between shows and rehearsals and continues today; Rosemary Drysdale is an art devotee and connoisseur and is a lifelong painter: she currently teaches art to adults at the Sussex Downs College in Eastbourne; Jeremy Sales draws from a long career in professional design: a former Chartered Designer and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, form and colour are his domain; Mary Plant learned to paint in the intense heat and light of Africa and Oman before moving to England and retains her love of hot colours. A speaker of five languages she draws on her travels for artistic inspiration; Bill Burchell spent his life in aviation, in PR, engineering and latterly writing as a technical journalist, but instead of painting in words he now paints in vivid tones; Loraine Hopley produced artwork and designs for the Festival Of Britain in 1951 and has painted and designed ever since, inspired by the organic forms and colours that epitomise English scenery; Jean Fletcher is a life-long watercolourist who paints flowers with great touch and sensitivity – from English roses to Australian wattle.

Such diversity of experience, observation, imagination and ability makes for striking images. Add in the sculptural influences of the local chalk-cliff coastline, the exceptional coastal light and the smooth curves of the Sussex Downs and the images they inspire are unmissable. What else would you expect from creative personalities with a lifelong passion for colourful expression?

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WhAT’S oN AT ThE hoP? ‘Art Trouvée’ by JanaNicole Saturday 27th April to Thursday 9th May Tues - Sat 10.30am - 5pm, Sun 12noon - 5pm, closed Mon. JanaNicole is an American artist who lives at Whitestacks in Wilmington, a curious property that began life as a village school.

The pavillion in the garden is her studio, and it is here amongst the architecture and her collection of chickens, that wander freely around the grounds, that the inspiration for her new collection of paintings came about - recognising the extraordinary character of chickens. ‘These commonplace creatures are often considered more appealing as a lean meat than the handsome, beautiful, intelligent and charismatic creatures they really are’. JanaNicole trained at the California University of Northridge and the American College of Fine Art in London. She specialises in acrylic on canvas.

‘Order of Change?’

Irene Marot, Christina Reading, Stephanie Kirk and Val Everitt Saturday 11th to Thursday 23rd May. Tues - Sat 10.30am - 4pm, Sun 11am - 5pm. Closed Mon The new exhibition brings together four artists, exploring in their very different ways, particular aspects of the chaos inherent in transformation or change.

Christina Reading’s practice traces the fragile and fragmented histories of things, of people and events.

It moves across different media using found materials gathered from these histories as a starting point for interpretations that explore the reverberations and relevance of these lost histories.

Val Everitt’s sculptures have an elemental quality expressed through the rough, unfinished surfaces and often aggressive stands. Here change is raw and transformation takes on a physical, almost painful form.

‘Coming Of Age – The Star Group Celebrates 21 Years’ Sat 25th May to Sun 2nd June. Mon to Sat 10.30am 5pm, Sun 12 - 5pm, Open Bank Holiday Mon 12 - 5pm The Star Group’s annual exhibition features diverse approaches to figurative work in varied media – paintings; drawings; sculpture and prints.

New works by Rue Asher, Nigel Austin, Claire Mumford, Peter Bushell, Ronald Caines, Dea Campbell, David Cumming, Pat Cumming, Lindy Dunbar, John Filmer, Phyllis Hall, Gus Harrison, Jeanne McNair, Meryl Stringell and Nick Walsh. The group was founded in 1992 by the late Hugh Longhurst and meets weekly for life drawing sessions in Lewes.

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Irene Marot, well-known as an actor, but now with painting as an important element of her practice, seeks ‘the extraordinary in the ordinary’. Her work is strongly influenced by the Downs and is focused on the feelings and energy experienced in the natural shapes around her.

Stephanie Kirk starts her paintings with an image from real life that has captured her imagination, whether it is a tree, a bird or a figure seen from a distance. During the process, these images transform into colourful and

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Who’s Who In Seaford?

Andrea Hargreaves, Freelance journalist

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Andrea has lived in Seaford for 66 years and is currently working as an editor for Good Woodworking magazine. She began as a reporter, at 17, on the Sussex Express in Seaford and before becoming a magazine journalist was Editor of the Bexhill Observer and the Rye & Battle Observer. Andrea is a volunteer at Seaford Community Cinema, Seaford Community Garden at the Crouch and at Blatchington Pond, and is also involved in Seaford Splash, a group of people who want to promote arts, crafts and culture in the town. Now widowed, she has a son Paul and a daughter, Zoe and two granddaughters Ruby, 12 and Alice 6 months.

What do you like best about Seaford? The wonderful downland, the beach and the friendliness of the people.

What do you most enjoy about your job/s/role? Going out all over the UK to meet interesting, highly skilled and talented people.

What book are you reading? Waiting for Sunrise by William Boyd What is your favourite film? Midnight in Paris What is your favourite song or piece of music? Currently Queen’s ‘I Want to Ride my Bicycle’ because I love mine and the 01323 894870 crypt@seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk www.thecryptgallery.com lyrics are a mix of jolly and faintly subversive.

What is your favourite smell? A woodland in spring.

What makes you sad? Having to drag rolls of carpet out of Blatchington Pond along with old bikes and piles of litter.

What is the best advice you have ever been given?

Only to say positive things about other people.

1st 1925 Land at Sutton Corner (including What is your idea of perfect happiness? Paddling my kayak in the site of the petrol station) is sold at Seaford Bay as the sun goes down. auction.

Which living person do you most admire? My mother, Jean, who 4th 1896 Seaford Council agrees to pay £10 at 92 still looks after her own house and garden and has an per year to deposit refuse on Sutton Fields. active social life.

6th 1935 A torchlight procession marches to What is the first line of your favourite poem? I’m too impatient for Seaford Head where there is a huge bonfire poetry. which is lit to celebrate 25 years of King What is your greatest extravagance? My Mini Cooper convertible.

George’s reign.

What has been your most embarrassing moment? Falling out of 8th 1959 Seaford Residents Association holds the boat on Blatchington Pond while pulling up reeds was its first meeting. pure comedy.

10th 1323 Seaford is ordered to supply a ship What is the most important lesson life has taught you? To listen. to carry troops to Aquitaine.

What is your greatest fear? Being housebound.

14th 1887 The Jubilee Fountain is erected in front of the New Inn. Which person in history would you most like to meet?

20th 1740 An order is signed by the Admiralty Charles Dickens exempting the fishermen of Seaford to be How do you relax? Something Danish with subtitles on the called for military service. telly while lounging in front of my woodburning stove.

21st 1936 The Airship “Graf Zeppelin” flies What is your favourite journey? To Cornwall to see my cousin low over Seaford Bay enroute for Stephen and his family.

Friedrichshaven.

What is your most memorable learning experience? Being frozen 26th 1930 An old Southern Railway carriage is with fear while rock climbing in Scotland and understanding conveyed to King’s Mead School to become that if I made a mistake the ropes would hold me safe. a scout hut.

What or who is the greatest love in your life? My children and 27th 1858 Work starts on the National School grandchildren. in Steyne Road. Compiled by Kevin Gordon.

What would your motto be? Go forward with courage.

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Who, WhAT, WhERE & WhEN IN MAY

AUDIENCE SPELLBoUND AT ThE SAM JoNES ShoW Comedy magician Sam Jones had his audience both spell-bound and roaring with laughter at his sold-out two-act family show at the Barn Theatre, Seaford on Saturday 9th March.

The audience learned that the ‘politically correct’ term for puppets was now ‘little fabric people’ as he introduced children’s favourites baby Leo and teenager Connor in between comedy sketches and amazing magic tricks.

‘Spitting Image’ style puppet, the out-of work-actor Johnny, delighted the older generation with his ‘Roger Moore’ style deep tones and Sam showed off his ventriloquism skills with an amazingly tuneful ‘classical’ song leading into a hilarious ‘hip-hop’ send up.

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Audience members, both young and old, enjoyed coming up for magic tricks and sketches onstage including a hilarious knife-throwing routine, a disappearing £20 note and a magical flying duck.

The Sam Jones Show will be appearing at other Sussex venues in the summer and early booking is highly recommended.

SEAfoRD CHoRAL SoCIETy The Society’s “Almost Instant” concert on Good Friday was Gounod’s “Messe Solonnelle de Saint Cecile”. A retiring collection raised £400 and was given to “Encounter”, a Chichester Diocese-managed gapyear experience programme for young adults, based in local churches. This donation will be used to assist the funding of an Encounter participant in Seaford during the coming academic year.

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“We can play pool without boys making comments” Keira

As spring is in full flow our youth club sessions at Mercread continue to flourish with new ideas and many young people enjoying the facilities. It is especially pleasing that our after-school clubs are a bustling hive of activity, particularly the Wednesday session.

“We do cooking and make really great stuff ” Kate

This month we are featuring the Thursday Girls’ Group, a session especially for girls in Seaford to talk about things that affect, inspire and promote young women.

This feature offers an insight into what the young people take part in and enjoy at the Centre.

“Seaford Girls’ Group gives us the chance to meet up in an environment where we can discuss ‘girls’ stuff ’, and organise and take part in loads of different fun activities.”

“We can do dancing without being embarrassed or the boys making fun of us” Sydney “Water fights are such fun, we get soaked” Amy “It’s a great place to make new friends, or meet up with friends that aren’t in your classes at school” Hazel”

“It’s really chilled” Lauren “We can talk about anything” Flo Mercread Youth Centre has a well-established Management Committee which meets regularly to discuss issues around the club, and is proactive about including representation of young people. The Committee is continually looking for new ideas and opportunities for young people to support their personal and social development. As a small charity, we are always looking to widen our fundraising, and increase the diversity of committee by recruiting new members in order to support new and existing youth work at Centre.

Keep an eye out for our new website which will give details of activities, fundraising and other opportunities - just enter Mercread Youth Centre into a search engine or look us up on facebook @ ‘Mercread Centre’.

Coralie Tiffin, Mercread Management Committee and Sam Whittaker, Centre Co-ordinator

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SCoRINg goALS Continued...

By B.J.Kibble

I tried to avoid clocks for what remained of my life on earth, but I did know it was a free period. Chrissy found me skulking in the alley beside the gym. I told her I was training my mind for the big event.

She rolled her bright blue eyes. “Oh, Paul, I picked the right guy.You know that don’t you?”

“I know.” I replied, rather flippantly. “But right now, I’m not feeling too well.”

She toyed with a strand of her straight black hair and studied the ground. “Real heroes always feel the pressure before they go into action. Carpet Deme.”

She hugged me as though I’m soon to die. She is right.

Chrissy Pasternack is always right, her mother is always right, her father is always right. I wanted to tell her that the phrase is Carpe Diem – seize the day, but my tongue was stuck to the roof of my mouth and my stiff lips were welded shut by her unexpected kiss.

Naturally, my body turned to jelly. If you knew Chrissy Pasternack so would yours.

Final period was Art. Miss Turner constructed an abattoir out of Kleenex boxes and red poster paint. She called it “The animal death house. A metaphysical image of senseless slaughter.” Whatever that means. Anyway, it doesn’t matter since most of us think she’s a sad alien. I finally decided that the rotten mess would uncannily resemble me in an hour or so.

Briscoe sat behind me, taunting me about the march of time. The lesson brought out the worst in him. Suddenly, kids had splats of red paint on their clothes and hair. Briscoe got detention.

Got detention!

When I get to heaven, via Mrs. Turner’s slaughterhouse, I’m going to tell God that life isn’t fair.

End of school. Briscoe opened the door for me to the bad boys’ class. He smiled like a hungry lion. My face was a cross between a grin and something you look like when your parents have found an old school report card you swore was lost in the mail.

Mr. Partridge was the teacher who had to stay over. This was the type of man who believed all kids should be locked up until they’re thirty and then, and only then, should they be released upon society. He is not pleased with overtime. He is determined that both of us do something constructive and are suitably miserable while doing it. This man is economic with his time. I thanked him like an idiot as he shuffled paper.

He gave me a thunderous look and banged the sheets on our desks. “If you don’t complete this… it’s punishment every night for both of you until Christmas is cancelled.”

As Partridge walked back to his desk Briscoe nudged me.

His features were torn. A terrified face like an evil guy wears

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just before he dies at the end of a film. “I can’t do detention again. My dad’ll beat me. He’s always looking for an excuse.”

Partridge shouted, “Shut up and get on with it.” He leaned back in his chair, his well-worn shoes on the desk and closed his eyes.

I peered at the paper. It was an IQ test. I filled it in quickly.

It wasn’t difficult. Even Chrissy could have done it.

To my shock Briscoe shook from head to toe, his face was chalk-white. As he nervously stretched his thick arms out and then pulled them back I saw the bruising, which I used to think he got from fighting and not from his dad.

I slipped him my paper. The relief on his face was a fireworks party.

Partridge stood up after fifteen minutes, wrung his hairy hands and waved us forward. “Time’s up.”

No doubt he wanted to go home and give pointless tests to his wife, his kids, and his pets. We placed our papers down.

He frowned. “Clever pair, aren’t you.”

We shrugged in unison. He let us go.

Outside, Briscoe bowed his head and scuffed the floor with a heel. The squeak of rubber resounded in the deserted corridor. “You’re okay, Reed. Anytime I can do you a favor, let me know.”

My heart burst in my head and I blurted, “I don’t want to fight you, but I will if I have to.”

He turned to me, looking bigger than ever. “Friends then.”

We shook hands. He almost crushed mine, but I smiled like a man saved from a firing squad.

Through the glass double doors I saw Chrissy on the steps, chewing her nails. I grabbed Briscoe’s arm, gently.

“There is one favor you could do for me.”

“Name it.”

“When we get near those doors, let me shove you and you run off.”

He narrowed his eyes. This was a worrying turn of events, and the image of Miss. Turner’s Kleenex box massacre curdled my brain.

I gave a nervous nod toward the exit and Chrissy. “My… my girl thinks I’m a hero.”

“Sure, buddy.” He poked me with a gigantic finger. It knocked me back a step. “But don’t tell anyone.You gotta promise. I got a reputation.”

“I swear on my new soccer boots.”

He liked my answer.

It all played out well. Briscoe should take up acting. He fell like a stuntman and nearly overdone it with flailing arms and loud groans before he ran off. He enjoyed the actors’ role. It was the first time I’d ever seen him laugh.

Chrissy hugged me like I had returned from a foreign conflict. She told me she loved me. UGH! Then she waffled on about how easy it was for heroes to keep poodles.

As I walked out the doors with her arm locked around my waist, all I saw were the crowds packed into the stadium.

All I heard was the ear splitting cheers as I walked onto the field ahead of my team.

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Gary stood at the school gate, wide-eyed with a mouth full of leftover sandwich. He looked surprised, as if he’d expected a cripple. I told him I didn’t want to talk about what happened since it was too horrific. I swore them both to secrecy. Chrissy thought this a heroic and mature approach and expected no less of me. She even said she would try to like soccer.

I glanced back. Briscoe waved at me and then slapped Lemming on the head. When, and if, I can get away from my international soccer career, I’m gonna go see Briscoe at a theatre, or take in his latest film. I hope his dad recognizes the talent his son has and gives him a break. I hope Gary realizes what he is doing to his body, and gives himself a break. I hope Chrissy sees what sort of guy I am, and gives me a break.

Every budding hero needs a break, occasionally.

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BUTTERFLIES oF SEAFoRD & SURRoUNDINg AREA May With the arrival of May comes the feeling that summer has finally arrived. The butterfly species that started to emerge in March and April will by now have built up their numbers and with several more species now appearing, the downland slopes become alive with activity.

The countryside surrounding Seaford is one of the best places in Britain to see the Wall Brown butterfly. This is a species that has declined enormously in many parts of Britain, but around Seaford numbers have held up and even increased in recent years. The butterfly has 2 broods each year, the first brood starts to emerge just before the end of April with most being on the wing halfway through May. A bigger brood is then on the wing from the middle of July through August. Occasionally a N I Csmall 3rd brood is seen in October.

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on warm sunny days basking on downland footpaths or bare patches which attract warmth. It is very much a sun loving butterfly. Windover Hill, Bo Peep, High and Over, Birling Gap and the Ouse Estuary Project footpaths are all good places to find this species.

The Small Copper is another species found on the Downs in early May. This is a beautiful small butterfly which is often found on low scrub and short grassland.

The males are very territorial and will fly up to any passing insect to investigate and fight any other male that come into their territory.

Four different species of blue butterfly appear during May on the downs. The Small Blue, Adonis Blue, Common Blue and the Brown Argus can all be found locally. The Small Blue is the smallest British butterfly and is found in small localised territories where its foodplant of kidney vetch is found. The brightest of the blue butterflies is the Adonis Blue; the male is a beautiful iridescent blue that is startling on a sunny day.

The Common Blue has declined greatly in number in recent years but it is still the most frequently seen blue butterfly as it is found in many different terrains.

Despite its name the Brown Argus is a member of the blue family although the top wings are brown with orange dote near the margins. The underwings however are very similar to Common and Adonis Blue. Chalk downland is an extremely important habitat to the blue butterflies and the area around Seaford is perfect for them with the close-cropped grasses allowing the vetches to grow that are vital to the butterflies.

With the summer now here look out for these and other species of butterflies. For up to date sightings visit www.sussex-butterflies.org.uk Bob Eade Photos clockwise from left: Small Copper, Common Blue, Brown Argus, Wall Brown

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Do YoU BELoNg To A FLoWER CLUB? “I don’t do flowers.” The smartly dressed woman with panic in her voice and fear on her face stepped away from me as if I had the plague!

Contrary to her misconception flower clubs do not insist on members or visitor “doing” i.e., arranging flowers. No one is greeted at the door with a few flowers and told to arrange them! It is entirely possible to come and watch highly talented arrangers demonstrate their art and never touch “Oasis”!

However, take three daffodils, cut their stems into different lengths and place them with a few leaves or flowering twigs into a vase and voilà, you are a flower arranger!

Flower Arranging Clubs were started initially after WW 2 as an inexpensive way to brighten homes in an age of austerity (does that sound familiar?). People met in one another’s homes to exchange ideas and socialise while putting garden flowers into vases. They shared a love of flowers and the beauty of God’s creation.

arranged. These are great social events with much chatter and laughter. Refreshments are served at the meetings giving ample opportunity to make friends.

Other meetings may include an interesting speaker and a slide show and the club also goes on outings.

Every year we support a charity and raise money at the monthly meetings as well as at events such as selling cream teas and by organising garden parties.

For 2013/2014 our chosen charity is the Sussex Air Ambulance.

The Afternoon Club meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month (excepting in January) at 2pm for 2.30pm in St. Luke’s Church, Walmer Road, Chyngton, Seaford. The annual membership is £23 and visitors are always made welcome for £4.50. For more details contact 01323 873162. Membership is open to men and women of all ages, so don’t be shy, come and see us.

Seaford Afternoon Flower Club is affiliated to NAFAS, the National Association of Flower Arranging Societies, where we join 70,000 other enthusiasts who love flowers and floral art. Seaford is fortunate to have an evening flower arranging club too.

At most club meetings, demonstrators illustrate their art whilst entertaining the group and giving out handy tips.

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BEREAVED DAD DoES 50 ChALLENgES To MARK 50Th Kevin Lower owner of Stafford Road Garage in Seaford, decided to celebrate his 50th birthday by combining two of his passions: motorsport and fundraising.

‘Fifty@50’ was Kevin’s pledge to participate in 50 motorsport events in his 50th year. He completed a range of sprints, hill climbs and autotests at National, ‘B’, and clubsport level and raised an amazing £6,135.47 for Demelza children’s hospice.

On the lead up to his big day Kevin’s family were not rushing to the shops to buy him presents, nor booking trips away online, but instead spending hours working together to create the promotional and administrative resources necessary to launch his ‘Fifty@50 challenge’.

The events ranged from Mallory Park in Leicestershire, Brands Hatch and Lydden Hill in Kent, Goodwood in Sussex, Crystal Palace in London and Snetterton in Norfolk, amongst others. Kevin is a member of many motor clubs in the South of England, including; Eastbourne & Ram, 7 Oaks and District, Farnborugh and District and Tunbridge Wells Motor Club. All costs were covered by Stafford Road Garage, i.e. they funded the actual events, so that all sponsorship money came straight to Demelza.

cause and encouraged Kevin to complete what must have been a gruelling mission.”

Demelza provides a hospice at home care service for families in Seaford and across East Sussex by providing respite, support and end of life care for life limited and life threatened children as well as the option of using the hospice in Sittingbourne, Kent.

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JoIN ChESTNUT TREE hoUSE FoR A 10-MILE MIDNIghT WALK UNDER ThE STARS! Join us for a ladies’ night out with a difference on Saturday 18 May! Night to Remember is an annual midnight walk for ladies of all ages, in aid of Chestnut Tree House, the only children’s hospice in Sussex. Registration is open now at www. nighttoremember.org.uk/cth.

This year we will be celebrating Chestnut Tree House’s 10th birthday, and what better way to celebrate than a 10-mile walk under the stars in Eastbourne with your friends and hundreds of other ladies?

Over the past three years, over 1,500 ladies have taken to the streets and seafront of Eastbourne and have raised a collective £200,000 for Chestnut Tree House, the only children’s hospice in Sussex.

Kevin said, “This charity is very close to my own heart.

Their motto is: To add life to days when days can’t be added to life and they were particularly supportive when my son Toby was ill and passed away in 2004.”

The walk will start at the Sovereign Centre in Eastbourne and registration is just £15 per person, which includes a ‘Night Pack’ (our exclusive Night to Remember T-shirt, torch and medal), fundraising pack, and refreshments en route.

Demelza Community Fundraiser Julie Brett said: “I’d like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to Kevin as I’m thrilled with the phenomenal amount of money that he has raised for us. This was an amazing challenge – especially with all of the early morning starts! I’d also like to thank all of the sponsors who kindly donated so generously to our

Registration closes on 3rd May and you cannot register on the night, so come on ladies, register now and then get training, get fit and get fabulous – supporting Chestnut Tree House along the way! Please call the Events Team on 01903 706354 or visit www. nighttoremember.org.uk/cth for more information.

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INNER LANDSCAPES WORKSHOP Your Path in Life Towards the end of October last year, as the days grew shorter and colder and the gloom of winter lay ahead, I decided to embark on an Inner Landscapes workshop entitled ‘Your Path in Life’. I’ve always been interested in health and well-being and looking after myself, so I thought a two-day retreat would give me the opportunity to step away from my busy life and take a look at where I’m going with it.

The retreat took place at the Deans Hotel in Alfriston in the heart of the South Downs and the group met on the first evening, for an introductory chat and meal.

All nerve-racking stuff, but after a warm welcome from Barry Winbolt, the facilitator, and our introductions to the others in the group, out of the way, I began to relax.

This first session involved an initial discussion with the group and pair-work, in preparation for the two days ahead. An enjoyable and sociable evening meal followed.

The first morning workshop in the Garden Room began with group discussions, exercises involving interaction, and an experiment in awareness. After a coffee break we undertook our first mindfulness walk out on the South Downs, which I thoroughly enjoyed - it was great to be taking time out to enjoy the wonders of nature, without feeling guilty about it and knowing also, that it was doing me some good. Following a delicious lunch, we commenced the afternoon sessions by sharing our experiences of the walk which proved to be very interesting. Barry’s calmness, empathy and expertise enabled us to feel comfortable doing this. We also undertook an interesting visual and journalistic exercise outside in the grounds which turned out to be a very revealing one for me. Once again we were encouraged to reflect and share our thoughts and the day ended here with some work to take home.

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Day two and I was looking forward, with some trepidation, to more personal and self-revelations. The mindfulness walk on the Downs was a much longer one this time, which gave us more space for thoughts and reflections. We were by now, more familiar with each other, so the daunting task of sharing our thoughts and experiences afterwards was getting easier.

With further exercises and discussions in the afternoon, ideas for our own personal development started to take shape and the last exercise outdoors, exploring nature which I very much enjoyed - paved the way for me to a deeper understanding and clarity of my life and what is important to me.

As the workshop drew to a close, we gathered together the exercises, our experiences and our personal development tools and acknowledged the friendships we had made over the two days. Did the workshop meet my expectations? Yes and more. On reflection I felt more energised, calmer and focused but above all I recognise the significance of nature in my life and being aware of it. I now look forward very much to my walks through the park that I take on my way to work.

Fran Tegg The next Inner landscapes event is on May 31st.

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UNDERSTANDINg MENTAL hEALTh Whether someone is experiencing anxiety and stress, depression, addiction, phobias, panic attacks or trauma, having some understanding about these conditions can often help. I hope this month’s article on “Anxiety”will enhance understanding of this distressing condition.

ANXIETY We all need to experience some degree of anxiety at times - it would be unnatural not to feel any of its symptoms, such as racing pulse, dry mouth, sweatiness and shallow breathing, just before a big speech or exam, for instance - as it helps get us motivated to act. But excessive anxiety causes problems. Excessive anxiety may develop gradually, starting, perhaps, with loneliness after the loss of a loved one; being too shy to make new friends when moving somewhere new; experiencing unwelcome life changes because of chronic illness and pain; or feeling loaded down with too much responsibility - all cases of unmet emotional needs.

For some people, anxiety can develop suddenly, after they are caught up in some tragic disaster, such as a fire or a crash, or are the victims of violence, and their lives become ruled by fear. (This is known as post-traumatic stress.) Anxiety may also take the form of obsessions, compulsions, phobias or a nagging feeling of foreboding - all of which are attempts to ward off a sense of threat.

Yet, as we know, some people face such circumstances without becoming overly anxious, while others end up almost crippled by anxiety. How we explain the negative events that happen to us has a considerable bearing on whether we are likely to suffer from excessive anxiety. Three particular types of thinking are especially connected with its development and its close partner, depression: how personally people take events (they think everything is their fault or that they didn’t get the job because they weren’t good enough, rather than because the competition was particularly stiff); how pervasive they think the effects will be (if they lose their job, they think everything in their world is going wrong, even though their relationship is still strong and they have their health, good friends, etc); and how permanent

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(they will never get another job, partner, dream house like that one, etc).

People who suffer badly from anxiety also tend to have a lot of negative thoughts running through their minds that they don’t even notice (“I’ll never cope”; “It’s going to be awful”, “no one likes me”) and commonly catastrophise (“I’m going to be late. My boss will sack me!”) Changing negative self-talk and challenging catastrophic thinking help lower stress levels.

Another major cause of troublesome anxiety is negative over-imagination. Anxious people tend to spend a lot of time worrying “What if?” coming up with a whole variety of dreadful outcomes for themselves or their loved ones. This keeps them in a constant state of high emotional arousal and can take the extreme forms of phobias or obsessive-compulsive disorders.

Learning to use the imagination positively - by calmly rehearsing mentally tried and tested techniques (such as deep breathing and distracting thoughts) for dealing with feared or worrisome situations - is very effective.

Calming ourselves down, when anxious, is extremely important because high emotional arousal makes us stupid. We literally can’t think straight and that makes the situation worse.

Human givens practitioners can show people how to relax, so that they can bring their own arousal and stress levels down, and how to use their imaginations positively, to rehearse successful outcomes instead of bad ones.

They can also help people overcome phobias, panic attacks and traumatic memories quickly and painlessly.

And, very importantly, they will encourage people to find ways to reduce their stress and also focus outwards on fulfilling activities (maybe involving the wellbeing of others as well as themselves) - excellent ways of getting their own needs met.

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Seaford Community Garden

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Regular readers of Seaford Scene will have noticed that we have listened to our visitors and renamed ourselves Seaford Community Garden. Formerly known as the Exchange, relating to the view of the telephone exchange building seen over the high wall at The Crouch, this was thought to be a bit obscure, so, ‘community’ being what we’re about, no one took much persuading to change the name.

In fact a few weeks ago we were a textbook example of how a community should work – think an ant colony or a beehive – with so many integrated activities going on. For instance, while Iain, Jordan and Andrea dug and levelled a couple of beds and barrowed the soil away, Bob took the earth and sifted it to use on vegetable beds that he was preparing. Soil that was surplus to requirements was tipped onto what is known as the pumpkin pile because that is where they will be grown for the lantern procession at Hallowe’en. Meanwhile, in the polytunnel onions were being sorted for planting out in the prepared veg beds. And all the while Katie was asking for opinions on what summer fruit to plant and where, an issue that was resolved over tea and biscuits: strawberries – to be grown in straw in a slightly raised bed – blackberries and red currants will be cultivated.

and Sunday, 4th and 5th May for the children’s football festival and again on Sunday 23rd June when we shall be one of nine gardens open for the Mayor’s Trail. See you here!

The Garden Team Photos: The entrance to Seaford Community Garden has been spruced up. Below: Richard by the wildlife pond which inspired his booklet.

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The following week saw Dan, Mike and James cutting and laying liner over the soil that had been levelled previously, and Andrea, Iain, Jordan, Jimmy and Richard transferring shingle through the Crouch to the entrance beds beside the newly paved path, where it was raked over. And here thanks are due to local builder Richard Gillman who cut corner slabs to widen the path for wheelchair users.

All this work is making the entrance to the garden much more attractive, and visitors are now greeted with a weekly description of a particular plant, so when you come to see us on Wednesday mornings, whether to buy from the sales table or just to enjoy the garden, look out for Jan’s flower of the week and also pick up a leaflet about the wildlife pond written To advertise in Seaford Scene please call 01273 710793 or email fran@seafordscene.co.uk

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amount of sunshine during the day.

Do not position under trees and keep well away from the shade of hedges or high walls. Then think about what you intend to grow. If it’s vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers or cucumbers then allocate them sufficient space to grow. If you wish to concentrate on pot plants then perhaps you need plenty of shelves instead. The main item you will need is a good size potting bench. Consider whether you will need electricity. With electricity you can have heating all year round plus additional propagators and fans.

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most popular is aluminium. These tend to be less expensive, are mostly maintenance free and easier to repair.

However, wood is a more attractive material, generally using teak or cedar. These will need treating every few years. Before you buy, do your homework. Visit several local garden centres and look at their displays.

Talk to your friends or neighbours about theirs, and finally get a good selection of brochures and books to look through. I’m sure you won’t regret the decision to purchase one and it will open up a new interest in your garden.

must be grown only in large heavy pots. It is said the bamboo is the fastest growing of all plant species. It will make an excellent windbreak or a screen to cover an untidy wall or fence. Bamboo comes in four different sizes - dwarf, small, medium and giant.

It grows from rhizomes and the main stems are called culms. Many varieties are hardy in the UK but their rhizomes do appreciate some protection during winter months. Cover rhizomes with a

good layer of organic compost in late autumn. Protect pot grown plants by raising them off the ground with pot feet or bricks. Surround the pot with several layers of bubble-wrap so the root ball does not freeze. Plant new pot plants using a good generalpurpose compost mixed with added grit to aid drainage. Feed regularly with Miracle Grow during summer months and keep well watered so plants don’t dry out. Mike Parker

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MEMBErs’ noticE Board Members should now be growing Sweet Peas and Roses for our Flower Show on 15th June, at St. Leonard’s Church Hall. The next Social Evening is on Thursday 30th May, at 7pm. Barry Newman (Chairman of the National Vegetable Society) will give a talk “Preparing for your show - vegetables, fruit and herbs”. Please note our new web site is www.seafordhorti.com. Anyone wishing to become a member should tel 01323 891954.

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SEAFORD GARDENING CLUB The forecasters predict that the weather will get warmer as May begins. Let’s hope they are right as everyone is getting fed up with the bitter cold winds we have been experiencing. At least we have the bright colours of the spring flowers to help cheer us up

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Ray Hale, our speaker for the March meeting gave a very interesting talk entitled ‘A Stroll Down a Country Lane’.

Ray is a qualified health and safety officer but his true life’s pleasure is being a naturalist. He has travelled the world with his wife, searching for species - spiders are his pet love! In fact he breeds tarantulas and found a few new species on his visit to Borneo. Spiders aren’t everyone’s cup of tea but they’re certainly very clever little creatures.

Ray also takes a lot of phonographs in the Sussex wildlife reserves; the Cuckoo Trail and in Abbotts Wood. He has photographed 102 out of the 850 species of spiders, His talk began with plants and flowers of the countryside, which are important for wildlife, i.e. the bramble and it’s berries which provide food for birds and insects during the winter along with their flowers that produce nectar.

Insects and beetles came next, featuring the ladybird, which is sadly being killed off by the yellow and black harlequin.

Ray’s favourite insects to photograph are the damsel and dragonflies. He showed us that even the wasp has it’s purpose as a recycler! Butterflies are in decline, due to the wet summers and cold springs but we can help by growing plants for them such as buddleia and nettles. Birds were the next subject with photos of the black and white magpie and my favourite, the barn owl. Look out for hedgehogs nesting in pampas grass, before burning it in the spring! He talked about a white colony of squirrels that are nesting at Hampden Park, along with badgers and foxes. His talk ended with his photo of a spider found in Borneo - it had 450 babies around it! A very interesting and informative talk which kept us all enthralled. Anne Silk Our next talk on Wednesday 29th May, will be by Mrs Barbara Echlin at 7.30pm in the Clinton Centre, Clinton Place, Seaford, entitled ‘Edible Gardening.’ Please use the entrance door opposite Tescos. Visitors are welcome for a fee of £2 or you can join for a yearly fee of £10 there are no extra entry charges and refreshments are available. We hope to see you then. For more information phone Anne Silk on 01323 491331 or go to the website www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sgc. Our next two outings are on 4th May to Charts Edge Garden, Westerham and on 5th June to Hever Castle. Nonmembers are welcome to join us - just phone Anne.

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Seaford in Bloom Soup, Spud & Pud Lunch & Golf Day

This year the event is jointly sponsored by The White Lion Hotel, Barwells Solicitors, Tomsetts Distribution Ltd, Swindells LLP, David Jordan Estate Agents and JXP Consultancy.

Teams of FOUR are required and tickets are priced at £120 per TEAM (£30 per person). This includes coffee and a bacon roll on arrival, 18 hole Golf Competition and a fish and chip supper.

Despite the atrocious weather, the worst that we’ve ever experienced for this event, 50 Seafordians managed to struggle through the ice and snow to enjoy the home made soups, potato fillings and delicious desserts.

All money raised will go towards the floral displays in Seaford.

To obtain entry forms and further details about this event, please contact A W Bradbury on 01323 899408.

Together with the well-supported raffle, £400 was raised towards the floral displays in Seaford.

Judging of the 2013 Seaford in Bloom Floral competition will take place on Tuesday 9th July and anyone with a garden, hanging basket or floral container is encouraged to enter. Entry forms can be downloaded from www. seaford-sussex.co.uk/sib and will soon be available from Fotobox, Broad Street and the Tourist Information Centre, Church Lane.

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A SUMMER oF ChARITY gARDENS oPENINg IN SEAFoRD Visit seven, new open gardens!

This summer, Seaford garden visitors are in for a real treat. In addition to the inevitable old favourites, Geoff Stonebanks from Driftwood, 4 Marine Drive, has inspired the owners of seven new gardens to open up their private gardens for different charities across the summer months. The first, Roger and Jane Bullock’s wonderful garden, an integration of flowers, fruits and vegetables at 1 Buckthorn Close, will start the ball rolling, one of a combination of five gardens opening

for the National Gardens Scheme over the weekend of the 15th and16th June. It will also open on the 23rd June for the Mayor’s Garden Trail when a further three, never before opened gardens, will be on show. Helen and Dave Roberts at Wyndover, Chyngton Lane North are opening their stunning plot overlooking the South Downs National Park. Helen said she was inspired by Driftwood and lots of friends to open up. Joining them will be Sheila and David Thomas of 14 Lullington Close; their garden nestles at the bottom of Seaford Head. Then there is the wonderfully colourful courtyard garden of David Ward and Jonathan Milne at 11 Steyne Road, not to be missed.

There will be a total of nine gardens open in Seaford for this trail. On 30th June there will be a double opening for St Wilfrid’s Hospice and Debbie Hibberd

will be opening 4 Sunningdale Close, where the sound of water helps create a feeling of tranquility, along with Geoff ’s own awardwinning garden, Driftwood. Then there are another three new gardens in Seaford opening for the Macmillan Coastal Trail, which takes place over the weekend of the 3rd and 4th August, when 20 gardens from Brighton to Eastbourne will be on show. Amongst them will be 27 Rookery Way and Martin Neil’s ongoing experiment to discover what will thrive in a coastal garden. Martin said, “after years of visiting other peoples gardens, I began to think I could do this!” Joining him will be Loretta Nolan’s lovely garden at 10 Victor Close, which has opened before, but quite a few years ago! So, for the seasoned

garden visitors in Seaford this summer, break away from the norm and go and visit some new gardens at these events, but more importantly in so doing, raise much needed funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, St Wilfrid’s Hospice and the NGS, whose main beneficiaries are Macmillan and Marie Curie. Full details at: www.driftwoodbysea.

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01323 873357 07527 722589 TWo SISTERS AND A FUNERAL! ‘Two Sisters and a Funeral’ is a Christian Musical telling the story of Lazarus, who was miraculously raised from the dead by Jesus. It’s the perfect evening out for Ascension Day (Thursday May 9th) or Friday 10th.

The songs will be new to most people and the impact the action has on Lazarus’ family and neighbours is the thrust of the story.

The show is written by Roger Jones, well-known internationally for a range of Christian music and teaching. Also featuring are the two sisters of Lazarus, Martha and Mary, and Jesus himself is portrayed by the other lead vocalist.

It lasts for one hour twenty minutes, commencing at 7pm at Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road. It will be followed by refreshments. There is no admission charge but there is a retiring collection for production costs and local charities. Frank Parker, who played on the theme tune for “Dad’s Army”, directs and plays for the event with other local musicians.

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All parts are played by members of the Seaford Baptist Church Concert Choir, and guest singers from other Seaford churches. The thirty-strong choir have really enjoyed the challenge and experience of undertaking intensive rehearsals and the quality of the sound they are now producing is enchanting.

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WhAT’S oN? Sat 27th April - Thurs 9th May ‘Art Trouvée’, JanaNicole Hop Gallery, Castle Ditch Lane, Lewes Tues - Sat 10.30am - 5pm, Sun 12 noon - 5pm, closed Mon. Celebration of chickens, portrayed on salvaged mediums.

Tel: 07740 424949 www.hopgallery.com Wednesday 1st Seaford & Bishopstone Neighbourhood watchh Association West Panel Meeting Bishopstone Church Hall 7pm. Due to be attended by a high ranking officer of the Sussex Police Force. Check for confirmation if you plan to attend, as dates can change. www.sussex.police.uk The Wednesday Group Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd 7.30pm. Skittles at Barcombe.

Tel: 01323 891003 Thursday 2nd Seaford Inner Light Club St Peter’s Hall, Belgrave Road 2pm. Entertainment, tea & raffle.

Monthly meeting for Blind & Partially Sighted Persons.

Tel: 01323 899592.

Seaford Evening Flower Show Meridian Centre, Peacehaven 2pm, doors open 1pm. Flower arranging demonstration ‘Dreams and Inspirations’ by national demonstrator Derek Armstrong NAFAS. Tickets £10 from 01273 515468.

Friday 3rd Gorringes of Lewes Valuation Day at the Downs 60+ Club Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road 10am - 4pm. Free entry, £1 per item or £4 for 5 items.

Particular interest in jewellery, silver, watches and tea caddies.

All items given an opinion. Also locally made craft items on sale. www.seaford60plusclub.yolasite. com Seaford Hard of Hearing Club St James’ Clubhouse, Blatchington Road, Seaford 2pm. Talk by Pat Bryer ‘A tribute to Joyce Grenfell’. Tel: 01323 898628 Seaford Community Cinema Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’ (Cert. PG13). Tickets £6/£5/£3.50. Advance booking at Seaford Tourist Office or at www.seafordcinema.org Seaford Folk Club The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road 8pm. Saffron Summerfield.

Warm singing and assured guitar playing weaves magic. www.seafordfolkclub.com The Hampden Arms South Heighton Jam Night Tel: 01273 514529 or 07873 751166

Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane, Seaford CVT Energy Meeting 6.45 - 8.15pm. Clyde’s Disco, George Inn, Alfriston with basket meals. £3.50.

7pm. Community group working Tel: 01323 890087 to find practical solutions Saturday 4th to the challenges of climate Historical Guided Tour of change and the end of cheap Seaford oil. Everyone welcome. www.

Seaford Tourist Information cuckmerevalleytransition.org.uk Centre, 37 Church Street Seaford Bonfire Society Open 10.30am. Meet outside the Committee Meeting The White Tourist Information Centre, Church Street. Tickets available Lion Hotel, Claremont Road 7pm. A chance to join and meet from Seaford Tourist Info or on the day. Tel 01323897426 the committee. www.seafordbonfire.co.uk Bishopstone May Fair Bishopstone Parish Hall and Family Roots, Eastbourne & Green District Family History Society Ocklynge School,Victoria Drive, 1 - 4pm. Brass band, barbeque, refreshments, lifeguard demo, Eastbourne line dancing show, model railway, 7.15 for 7.30pm. Talk by Paul games, stalls, raffle, tombola.

Carter on ‘19th Century Free entry.

Poverty’. Book stand and help desk available. Visitors £1.50 The Royal British Legion Club inc refreshments. new members Claremont Road, Seaford welcome. Tel: 01323 731792 8.45pm. Dave B www.eastbournefhs.org.uk Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk

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Saturday 4th - Thursday 9th Paintings by Seaford Seven Artists Crypt Gallery, Church Street 10.30am - 4.30pm. Free admission. Affordable traditional and contempoary art.

Tel. 01323 894870 Sunday 5th Guided Tour of Tide Mills Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street 2pm. Meet at Buckle car park, marine Parade. Tickets available from Seaford Tourist Info. Tel 01323 897426 Tuesday 7th Seaford Head Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Blatchington Monthly meeting and lunch for members and guests.

Tel: 01323 896373 East Blatchington Lectures St Peter’s Chapel Belgrave Road, Seaford 2.30pm. Transport writer, Alan Walters, talking on ‘ Trains and the Channel Tunnel’. Advance booking essential. Tickets £5 (incl. refreshments, available from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, Church Street or tel: 01323 891910.

Seahaven Friendship Club Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 8pm. We welcome old and new members to join us in a wide range of social events. For more information, tel the membership secretary 01323 895625 Wednesday 8th Seaford National Trust Assoc.

Greys Court 8.30am. Tickets £18. Please bring your National Trust card. Tel: 01323 892750 Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Claremont Rd 2pm. Speaker Sharon Bass “my time working at Glyndebourne Opera House’. Stall - plants and cuttings. Guests welcome to meetings.

Seaford & District Stamp Club Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd 7.15pm. Brian Baldock ‘Norwich Postal History’. All stamp collectors welcome.

Tel: 01323 890699 www.seafordstampclub.co.uk Seaford Museum & Heritage Society ‘Tide Mills’ Seaford Museum, Martello Tower 7.30pm. Illustrated talk by Luke Barber. £2, members £1.

Tel: 01323 898222 www.seafordmuseum.co.uk

Thursday 9th Seahaven RAFA Lunch Venue to be confirmed 12pm for 12.30pm. Two-course lunch at either the Royal British Legion or the White Lion. Please book one week in advance by phoning 01323 898907 Thursday 9th/Friday 10th Two Sisters and a Funeral Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 7pm. Christian musical with guest singers and musicians.

Refreshments. Free admission with retiring collection.

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

Free Gong session and CD for pregnant ladies. Tel: 01323 890101 or 07973 227175.

Seaford Folk Club The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road 8pm. Polly Barrett. Mellow, folksy songs and clear, easy voice reflect her love of nature and matters of the heart. www.seafordfolkclub.com The Hampden Arms South Heighton AKA Band Tel: 01273 514529 or 07873 751166 Friday 10th - Saturday 18th The Cemetery Club by Ivan Menchell Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Road Eves 7.45pm, mat 11th May 2.30pm. Directed by Cathryn Parker, three widows meet once a month for tea before going to visit their husbands’ graves.

A very human play full of Jewish humour.

Saturday 11th Seahaven Scouts Boot Sale Seaford Head Lower School, Steyne Road 9am - 1pm (buyers), sellers 8.30am. Sorry, no food sellers or dogs.

Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane, Seaford 6.45pm. Rob Willis as Elvis with basket meals. £3.50.

Tel: 01323 890087 The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Bingo Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk

Sat 11th - Thurs 23rd ‘Order of Change’, Irene Marot, Christina Reading, Stephanie Kirk,Val Everitt Hop Gallery, Castle Ditch Lane, Lewes Tues to Sat 10.30am - 4pm, Sun 11am - 5pm. Closed Mon. Four artists explore in their different ways, particular aspects of the chaos inherent in transformation or change. Tel: 07740 424949 www.hopgallery.com Tuesday 14th Seaford Natural History Society Shooters Bottom & Birling Gap 7am. Meet at Shooters Bottom car park ref: TV575956.

10am. Meet at Birling Gap car park ref: TV554960.

Tel: 01323 491964 www. seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk Probus Club of Seaford Seven Sisters Hotel, Alfriston Rd 12 noon for 1pm lunch.

Monthly meeting with 3-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 894939 or 01323 897546.

Wednesday 15th Seaford in Bloom Golf Day Blatchington Golf Course Teams of four at £120 per team (£30 pp) to include coffee and a bacon roll, 18-hole golf competition and fish and chip supper. All monies raised for Seaford floral displays.

For details and entry forms tel 01323 899408. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sib Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Claremont Rd 2pm. Scrabble.

Thursday 16th Tea...Cakes...Dancing Mercread Youth Club, Mercread Road 1-3pm. In aid of Seaford Citizens Advice Bureau & Seahaven Lionesses. Easy ballroom (no partners) - waltz, cha cha, tango, salsa and Zumba Gold. £5 dancing, tea/coffee/cakes £2.50.

Tel Louise on 07786 425758 ‘The Dam Busters’ Newhaven Fort Fort Road, Newhaven 6.30pm doors open, film begins at 7.30pm. ‘The Dam Busters’.

Screening of the classic 1955 film to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the famous Raids. Tickets free - booked in advance. Tel: 01273 517622. www.newhavenfort.org.uk

Sussex Wildlife Trust Seaford and Eastbourne Area Group Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Road, Eastbourne 7.30pm. ‘Amazing Birds’ .

Talk by Chris Collins, wildlife photographer and lecturer.

Preceded by very short AGM. £2 members, £3 visitors. Tel: 01323 506540 or 07704 839573. www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/ eastbourne Thursday 16h The Hanover Band present ‘Baroque Splendours for a Coronation’ St Andrews Church, Alfriston 7.30pm. In partnership with the South Downs National Park Authority, this band has an international reputation for excellence of it’s performances and recordings of 18th and 19thc music. Boyce, Symphony No. 5 in D; Pachebel, Canon; J S Bach Oboe & Violin Concerto in C; Geminiani, Concerto Op 5 No. 12 ‘La Follia’; J S Bach Suite No. 3 in D BWV 1068. Tickets £15/£10/£5 under 21’s, from 01243 813595 or at www. chichestertickets.co.uk Thursday 16th - Saturday 18th Friday 24th - Saturday 25th ‘A Tomb with a View’ by Meeching Amateur Dramatics Meeching Hall, Fort Road, Newhaven 7.45pm. Comedy thriller by Norman Robbins. Tickets £8 from Meeching Estate Agents, High Street, Newhaven. Tel 01273 515566 or tel Tony Gibbs on 07912 965507.

Friday 17th French Market Church Street, Seaford 8am - 5pm. For further details contact 01323 892986 Seaford Community Cinema Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘Rust and Bone’ (Cert.

15). Tickets £6/£5/£3.50.

Advance booking at Seaford Tourist Office or at www.seafordcinema.org Seaford Folk Club The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road 8pm. Kate Denny. Former composer and fiddle player of the Kittiwakes, her captivating voice accompanies her own songs on violin and viola. www.seafordfolkclub.com

The Hampden Arms South Heighton Railroad Tel: 01273 514529 or 07873 751166

7.30am, pitches £8. For info tel Bill on 01273 513162 or email events@seafordrotary.org.uk ‘Classic Cars’ Newhaven Fort Fort Road, Newhaven ‘Classic cars on Parade’.

A multi-marque display of classic cars, courtesy of Southern Classics Society.

Tel: 01273 517622. www.newhavenfort.org.uk

Saturday 18th Friends of Seaford Library Bumper Book Sale St James’ Club House, 11 Blatchington Road 10am - 12.30pm. Books, DVDs and CDs for sale. Donations The All New Sunday Lunch welcome for collection or Club St Peter’s Church Hall, delivery and help on the day. Tel. Belgrave Road 01323 898367 1pm. Sunday roast and getHillcrest Film Society together for Seaford senior Hillcrest Centre, Hillcrest Rd, citizens. £5. Transport can be Newhaven arranged. To book and further 7.30pm. ‘Le Havre’ (Cert. details tel: 01323 892327 12). Tickets £4.50, available Tuesday 21st at the Hillcrest Centre. Tel: Seaford & Bishopstone 01273, 512376, email: film@ Neighbourhood Watch hillcrestcentre.co.uk Association East Panel Meeting Seaford Constitutional Club St Luke’s Church Hall, Walmer Crouch Lane, Seaford Road 6.45pm. Eurovision Quiz Night. 7.30pm. Please check for up to Tel: 01323 890087 date confirmation if you plan to The Royal British Legion Club attend, as dates can change. www.sussex.police.uk Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Crystal Clear Country Wednesday 22nd Music. Tel: 01323 890154 Charity Fundraising Lunch www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Trawlers Fish Restaurant, Church Street Saturday 18th 12 noon. Funds raised for Chestnut Tree House ‘Night CTLA/Dial a Ride service and to Remember Midnight Walk’ Sovereign Centre, Eastbourne NP&S Lions. raffle donations Starts midnight. 10 mile walk for welcome. Cash and cheques payable to charity of choice. ladies of all ages, raising funds Cod, chips, bread and butter, tea/ for Chestnut Tree House. £15 coffee £5.75 plus other dishes registration, closes 3rd May. and desserts. To book, tel 07538 Tel 01903 706354 or visit 583178 www.nighttoremember.org. uk/cth Thursday 23rd Quiz Night The Pavilion Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th 6pm. Join us and be part of Help for Heroes Fundraising a team or bring your friends.

Weekend Mays Terracotta £8.95 per person incl. supper incorporating ‘The Secret and wine. Coffee and desserts Garden’, Sussex Grange, available. Book now on 01323 Clayhill (A26) 894864 9.30am - 4pm. Everything you could possibly want to make Friday 24th your garden special and give Seaford Folk Club it that wow factor. Free entry.

The Royal British Legion, www.maysterracotta.com Claremont Road 8pm. Elsie’s Band. John, Tony, Sunday 19th Dave and Iris are the band that Seaford National Trust Assoc. run the wonderful sessioons in Holiday in South Wales Elsie’s unique pub at Cowden 8.30am depart. Five nights in Pound. A real treat in store.

Cardiff with daily excursions. www.seafordfolkclub.com Tel: 01323 892750 The Hampden Arms Rotary Club of Seaford South Heighton Boot, Craft and Produce Fair Tha Gangsters (Ska) Martello Fields, Seaford Tel: 01273 514529 or 9am - 1pm. Free public 07873 751166 admittance and car parking, refreshments, bouncy castle.

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Seaford Gardening Club Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 7.30pm. Talk by Mrs Barbara Echlin ‘Edible Gardening’.

Tel: 01323 491331 Seaford Constitutional Club www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sg Crouch Lane, Seaford Thursday 30th Astra - a new band to the club. Seaford & District Tel: 01323 890087 Horticultural Society The Royal British Legion Club St. Leonard’s Church Hall, Claremont Road, Seaford Seaford 8.45pm. Bark Like a Dog 7pm. Guest speaker Barry Tel: 01323 890154 Newman, chairman of the www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk National Vegetable Society, talks Saturday 25th - Thursday 30th on ‘Preparing for your show vegetables, fruit and herbs’ Social Seaford Artists’ Spring Show evening for members only.

Crypt Gallery, Church Street Tel: 01323 898733.

10am - 4pm. Paintings, prints, www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sdh photographs, cards and crafts.

Friday 31st Tel. 01323 491008 Seaford Community Cinema Sat 25th May - Sun 2nd June Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane ‘Coming of Age’, The Star 7.30pm. ‘The Guard’ (Cert. 15).

Group celebrates 21 years Tickets £6/£5/£3.50. Advance Hop Gallery, Castle Ditch Lane, booking at Seaford Tourist Office Lewes or at www.seafordcinema.org Mon to Sat 10.30am - 5pm, Sun and Bank Hol 12 - 5pm. Annual Seaford Folk Club The Royal British Legion, exhibition featuring diverse approaches to figurative work in Claremont Road varied media Tel: 07740 424949 8pm. Singers and Musicians.

Another fun night out with www.hopgallery.com friends. Come along.

Tuesday 28th www.seafordfolkclub.com Seaford Natural History Society The Hampden Arms Frog Firle South Heighton 10.30am. Members only. Meet The Showcase Band at Tile Barn, Frog Firle (limited Tel: 01273 514529 or parking only on opp. side of 07873 751166 road) - High and Over car

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WhAT’S oN WEEKLY ARTS & CRAFTS

Artists Group The Palm Tree, 12 Sutton Park Road (next to Nationwide) Weds & Thurs: 10am - 4pm.

Local artists - come meet, share and display your works. www.facebook.com/ thepalmtreeseaford Eastbourne Moviemakers Club St Luke’s Parish Rooms, Stone Cross, Pevensey 1st & 3rd Weds: 7.45 - 9.45pm.

Members show videos, advice available, speakers on videorelated topics. Contact Julia Galvin 01323 507712 Knit & Chat St John Ambulance Centre, Little Place Lane Tues: 10am - 12 noon. £1 inc coffee. All welcome. Tel: Jane on 01323 861682 or Linda on 01323 07967 331147 Knit & Craft Chyngton Methodist Church Hall, Millberg Road, Seaford Thurs: 2pm - 4pm. All welcome, come and learn new skills making articles for charities. Tel: Viola on 01323 890271 Knit & Natter The Little Theatre, Steyne Road Weds: 10am - 12 noon. For all Seaford hand knitters, beginners to experts. Tel: Eileen on 01323 491638 Lyn on 01323 893412 Little Acorn Machine Knitting Club Baptist Church, Belgrave Rd 2nd Fri of month: 2 - 4pm. Tel: Shirley Bone on 01323 492034 or email: shirleybone@ymail.com Newhaven Art Club Peacehaven Evangelical Church Mons: 2pm. Members meet to paint and draw together with discussions, demonstrations, lifedrawing 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. Would you like to paint? Then come and join our friendly group. All abilities most welcome. Tel Anne: 01323 491008 Seaford Photographic Society Chyngton Methodist Church Hall Fri: September to June. 7.45pm. www.seafordphotosoc.co.uk

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CLUBS & oRgANISATIoNS Air Cadets 1218 Sqn. Air Training Corps Transit Road, Newhaven Mon & Thurs: 7 - 9.30pm.

Aged 13 to 17 and interested in aviation? Come along any evening. Tel: 01273 513218

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: ritaevans@hotmail.com

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

Monthly meeting including, talks, Civil Service Pensioners Alliance discussions and outings. For Seaford Constitutional Club, more details tel: 01323 490154 Crouch Lane Kids Aloud 1st Tues of month: 10am.

Friendly chat inc. group business Kingswell, 115-117 Vale Road (Community Church Hall) and info on pensions/benefits/ socials & days out. Refreshments. Mon - Fri: 3.45pm - 5.30pm.

Free after-school activities for Clinton Centre Café children aged 4-12. All welcome Clinton Centre, Clinton Place for games, art and stories. Tel: Tues: 10.30am - 12pm. Coffee/ Tina 01323 492833. www.kingstea and biscuit, 80p. Coffee/tea well.org.uk/kids_aloud.htm with toast and butter or mini Lipreading Classes cake £1. Tel: 01323 873262 St James’ Clubhouse Tues mornings: Tel 01323 Coffee Morning & Bring and 898628 email: bcarter29@ Buy St Luke’s Church Hall, btinternet.com Walmer Rd Weds: 10am - 12 noon Meet and Greet Coffee Pot Chyngton Methodist Church Hall Thurs: 10 - 11.30am. Assorted items on sale. Disabled access.

Friendly atmosphere. Tel: 01323 891534 Cuckmere Valley Transition Group George Inn, Alfriston 1st Thurs of month: 7pm Energy Group meeting.

Tel: 01323 870409. email: cuckmeretransition@gmail.com www. cuckmerevalleytransition. org.uk The Downs 60 Plus Club Sutton Corner, Seaford (Old Flint Building, grounds of Downs Leisure Centre) Mon - Fri: 10-12 noon art class Mon: 2-4pm - art class, whist/ Phase 10. Tues: 2-4pm ladies’ social, rummy kub. Weds: 10.30-11.30am choir. 12.30pm lunch club. 2-4pm bridge, chat & hobby. Thurs: 10-12 noon Scrabble. First 2 sessions free, £50 annual membership thereafter, unlimited weekly sessions (excl. lunch). Just come along or tel: 01323 896422 on Tuesdays 10am-12 noon.

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

Civic Centre, 360 South Coast Road, Telscombe Cliffs Last Saturday of the month 10.30am - 12 noon. Meet and greet group for dementia patients and their carers. Come and join our friendly group for a chat and refreshments. For more details tel 01323 898813 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.

T.O.A.S.T. Girls Only Group, £1.

6.30pm - 8.30pm. Youth Club (Year 9+), £1.

Midland Bank/HSBC Retirees Group Lansdowne Hotel, Eastbourne Last Thurs of month: 10.30am - 12 noon. Calling all retired members. Coffee, tea and biscuits with friendly people.Tel Mrs Doreen Woodward-Davies 01323 898907 Mitchell House Monday Tea Club 43 Lexden Drive Mon: 3 - 4.30pm. Tea, chat and a game or two. 50p and extra charge to play games (for prize funding). Tel: 01323 891804

National Trust Seaford Association (NTSA) Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd 3rd Weds of month: 2.30pm.

Illustrated talks on a wide range of subjects, plus outings.

Annual fee £7. Tel Membership Secretary: 01323 896399 The Palm Tree 12 Sutton Park Road (next to Nationwide) Tues: 10am - 12 noon.

Internationals coffee morning.

Sat: 10am - 1pm. Counselling/ Coaching & Healing Room www.facebook.com/ thepalmtreeseaford Parish Tea Party St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Rd 3rd Mon of month: 3pm. Tel: 01323 895552 Probus Club of Seaford Seven Sisters Hotel, Alfriston Rd 2nd Tues of month: 12pm for 1pm lunch. Monthly meeting with 3-course meal and speaker.

Tel: 01323 894858 or 894073 The Rotary Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd Weds: 12.45 for 1pm. Weekly meeting.

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

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

St John Ambulance Headquarters, Little Place Lane Cadets Mon: 6.30 - 8.30pm.

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

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

Visitors £4.50 inc. refreshments.

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

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

Seaford Stroke & Caring Club St James’ Centre, Blatchington Rd Mons: 2 - 4pm. Slides, music, quizzes, bingo, tea and homemade cakes. Some transport available. Tel: Joyce Woodgate: 01323 894547

Quiz Night The Hampden Arms, South Heighton Weds: 8pm. Tel: 07873 751166 or 01273 514529

Seaford Branch ESDA St Peter’s Hall, Blatchington Rd Last Weds of the month: 2.30pm. An afternoon for catching up with friends and making new ones, with a raffle (items welcome please), sandwiches, cakes and drinks.

All welcome. Contact Jane on 01323 896953 or email: jane. wynniatt@talktalk.net

Seahaven St John Ambulance Coffee Morning Headquarters, Little Place Lane 1st and 3rd Sats 10am - 12noon

Blatchington Hill Townswomen’s Guild St Peter’s Church Hall 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm.

New members always welcome. Tel: 01323 899845 or email blatchingtonhilltg@ gmail.com

Seaford Bridge Club Downs Leisure Centre Tues:1.30 - 5pm. Duplicate bridge in a friendly atmosphere for intermediates and above.

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

Seahaven (Afternoon) Trefoil Guild Afternoon Meeting St Leonard’s Church Hall 1st Tues of month: 2.30 4.30pm. Tel: 01323 897959 Seahaven (Evening) Trefoil Guild Evening Meeting Downs Leisure Centre Over 60s Club 3rd Thurs of month: 7.30pm.

Tel: 01323 893250 Southdown Bridge Club 60+ Club, Downs Leisure Cnt Weds: 6.30 - 9.45pm. Friendly duplicate bridge for any age.

Tel: 01323 892171/896236

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

Tues: Whist. 3rd Weds: Klondyke Whist. Thurs: Tea Dance/Dance Classes. Fri & Sun: 8.15pm Bingo.

Last Sun of month: Shadows.

Tel: 01323 890087

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

For further information email ben.clay@serfca.org

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

Visitors £4.50 inc. refreshments.

Tel: Marian 01273 515544

SussexRoamAbility Last Sun of month: Club for disabled people who like to explore the countryside.

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

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

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

From Oct to March. Tel: 01323 899932 or 893270.

Seaford Martello Rotary Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road Mon: 7.15pm for 7.45pm. Tel: 01323 891009 or seafordmartellorotary@gmail. com

CoMMUNITY

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

01323 423481 Exchange Community Garden Crouch Gardens next to the Peace Garden Weds: 9.30am - 12.30pm. All are welcome to visit, volunteer or just enjoy the garden.

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

Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Rd Homemade produce, free-range Sun: 10.30 - 11.30am. Meeting eggs, fresh fish, plants, crafts, café. for worship followed by refreshments. All welcome. Tel Joyce Bowley on 01323 892413

LADIES’ CLUBS

Inner Wheel Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm.

Members only.

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

Tel: 01273 583484 Seaford Sweethearts WI Claremont Hall, Claremont Rd 4th Tues of month: 8pm. Up and coming events include kitchen utensil percussion, bird watching, bread making and salsa. New members welcome. www.seafordwi.co.uk Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Mon: 9.30 - 12 noon: Art 2pm - 4pm: Play Reading Tues: 9.30 - 10.30am: Tai Chi 2 - 4pm Craft Every 3rd Weds: 2 - 4pm Scrabble 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.thearchway-seaford.co.uk Gospelish Choir Mon: 8pm - 9.30pm. Gospel and soul-inspired music. £5 per session.

Contemporary Choir Weds: 12.30pm (Archway), 8pm (The Trek). Everything from Ellington to Supertramp. £5 per 1.5hr session.

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

For drama classes contact Ellen on 07791 081935

Just Voices St James’ Community Hall, Blatchington Road Mon: 2 - 3.30pm. Come and sing with us! Tel 07788 166173, email: monmaloney@googlemail.com Seaford Choral Society Cradle Hill School Mon: 7.15 - 9.15pm. Weekly rehearsals. Tel: 01323 492791 www.seaford-choral-society.com Seaford Handbell Ringers St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Weds: 10am - 12.30pm or 2 4pm. New members welcome.

Tel Joe 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 894304 Seaford Musical Theatre The Barn Theatre Tues & Thurs: 7.30pm.

Rehearsals - new members welcome. Tel: 01323 492240.

Seaford Musical Theatre Juniors The Barn Theatre Weds: 6 - 8pm. Rehearsals for 8 to 17-year-olds. To book a place for rehearsals tel: 07939 296034 or 01323 492240 or email: smtjuniors@hotmail.co.uk Seaford Silver Band The Annexe, Steyne Road Weds: 8 - 10pm. Rehearsals.

New members welcome.

Tel: 01323 892424 or 07740 646386 visit www. seafordsilverband.co.uk Seaford Youth Drama Group Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd Mon: groups from 5pm.

Tues: 6.15pm, mature group Very reasonable prices. New members welcome. Contact Chris on 01323 892023.

Southdown Society of Recorder Players St James’ Clubhouse 4th Sat of the month: 2 - 5pm.

Contact Phoebe Williams 01323 8943111or email: jgpwilliams852@btinternet.com U3A ‘Hotch-Potch Orchestra’ St James’ Clubhouse Fri: 10am - 12 noon. Conductor Pat White. Tel: Phyllys Merrifield on 01323 893882

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

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Humpty Dumpty Crèche Parent & Toddler Group Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Mon & Tues: Crèche: 9.15am 12.15pm. Children from 1 year. £11 per session.

Mon: Parent & Toddler group: 1 - 3pm. First session free, £1 per session. Tel Mary: 07890 486063 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

12-Week Community Weight Loss Challenge The Wellness Centre, 18 Church Street, Seaford Sports Nutrition Talks Thurs: 7pm, all free - please book. Cont...

Skincare Workshops Tuesdays: 11am - 12.30pm Health Walks: Thurs: 9.30am.

Starts from Wellness Centre.

Booking essential. Tel: 01323 325060 or 07969 041865 www.nutritionforall. co.uk Fitter Dads Cradle Hill School, Lexden Rd Mons: 7pm. Contact fitterdadsseaford@gmail.com.

Fitter Mums For details tel: 01323 325060 or 07969 041865 www.nutritionforall. co.uk 24 Fit Club Cradle Hill School Thurs: 6.50pm for 7pm start.

Free exercise for all. Wear comfortable clothes and bring water. Tel. 07760239799. vision2nutrition@gmail.com Aerobics Shakespeare Hall Tues: 6.30pm - 7.30pm.

Tel: 07786 425758 www.louisecavefitness.co.uk

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Aerobics For Beginners Claremont Hall, Claremont Rd Tues: 6pm - 7pm. Ideal for beginners or seniors. Tel: Kelly on 07973 441074. Email: bushellkelly@hotmail.com Alfriston Badminton Club Pleasant Rise, Alfriston Weds: 8 - 10pm. Small friendly group looking to expand its membership. All standards welcome. Tel: 01323 645210 Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz & Musical Theatre Nikki Bond School of Dance St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Rd. Weds: Ballet & Musical Theatre & Adult Tap/Ballet Fri & Sat: Ballet, Tap & Modern dance from 2.5 years.

Free trial class. Tel: 01323 492795 or 07703 485348 Ballroom Fitness Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Tues: 7.45pm. Weds: 11 - 12 noon. Tel Louise on 07786 425758 Body Vibes Windover Fitness, nr Alfriston Mon: 10am. Weds: 7pm and 8pm, Thurs: 5.30pm, 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Tel: 01323 871554/07930 738034.

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

BOKWA® Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Mon: 8-9pm. Amazing new dance and fitness class.

Beginners welcome.

Tel: Claire 07711 890956 or 01323 896600 Boxercise® Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Mon: 7-8pm. Fun workout for all, beginners welcome. Fri: 7-8pm Advanced padwork & circuits.

Tel: Claire 07711 890956 or 01323 896600 Boxercise® Bootcamp The Scout Hut, Fort Road, Newhaven Tues: 7-8pm. Fun workout for all, beginners welcome. Tel: Claire 07711 890956 or 01323 896600 CoreAbility Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Mon & Weds: 6 - 7pm. Shape, tone and strengthen your whole body. Beginners welcome.

Tel: Claire 07711 890956 or 01323 896600

Denton Indoor Bowls Club Denton Island, Newhaven Mon - Sun: 9am - 7pm. New members welcome. Tel 01323 899668 Football (Mercread Youth Ctr) 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: 9pm - 10pm. Football Street League session with Brighton & Hove Albion in the Community.

Downs Leisure Centre, £1.

Tel: 01323 892531 Just Mums on the Run Outside The Salts Cafe Mon: 9.30am (no buggy).

Combine body and tummy toning and stretches with running. Tel Alex 07540 551054 Kids Boxercise Seaford Primary School, Wilkinson Way Tues: 3.30 - 4.15pm. Tel: Claire 01323 896600 or 07711 890956 Line Dancing Daytime classes for mixed abilities starting after Easter Tel Val on 01323 325993 Line Dancing Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Fri: 6 - 7pm Beginners, 7 - 9pm Intermediates.

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

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

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

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

Tel: Territa on 07957 260379 Meditation The Archway, Blatchington Rd Tues: 6.30 - 7.30pm. Simple breathing exercises, relaxation,

guided visualisation and mediatation. £5 per session.

To book tel: 07956 555688 robinshellsilks@hotmail.co.uk Meditation The Yurt, side entrance Florence House, Southdown Rd Weds: 7.30 - 8.30pm and Sun: 6.30 - 7.30pm. Come and sample meditation from different traditions. All are welcome.

Donation by contribution. Tel Marisha 07966 285221 Mums Tone & Burn Mercread Centre Weds: 9.30am. Children welcome. 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 Mon & Tues: 9.30am - Seaford small group. Tues: 7.30pm mixed ability, Alfriston War Memorial Hall. Thurs: 9.30am mixed ability, Chyngton School, Milberg Road. 7.30pm - Seaford small group. Tel 01323 873309 Seaford & District Folk Dance Group Sutton Hall, Downs Leisure Centre Mon: 7.45pm. New members welcome. Tel: 01273 516668 or 01273 585551 Seaford Kurlers Downs Leisure Centre Tues: 2 - 4pm. All welcome.

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

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

2nd & 4th Mon of the month: 7.30pm - 9pm. Seniors, age 19 upwards. £5. New members welcome. Tel: 07724 956649.

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

Recruiting new players for two teams in the Sussex leagues.

Come along or contact Paul Burns, club captain on 07732 202208

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

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 - Seahaven Yoga The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd Weds: 6.30pm, Sat: 9.30am Summerhayes Centre, Marshall Lane, Newhaven Thurs: 6.15pm. Gentle traditional yoga. Tel 07983 622840/01323 982638 seahavenyoga@btinternet.com. www.seahavenyoga.co.uk

Zumba & Ballroom with Louise Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Tues & Thurs: 10-11am. Zumba Thurs: 2-3pm Zumba Gold Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Tues: 7.45-8.45pm. Zumba Gold/Ballroom Weds: 11am-12pm Zumba Gold/Ballroom Swimming Lessons 7.30-8.30pm. Zumba Newlands School, Eastbourne Rd The Trek Club, Blatchington Rd Sat: Beginners: 9.15 - 9.45am, Fri: 7-8pm Zumba Improvers: 9.45 - 10.30am, Tel 07786 425758 Improver 2/advanced: 10.30 Zumba For Kids -11.15am. 6-week courses, £30.

Scout Hut, Salts Rec Ground Tel: 07989 455020 Sats: 10am. Kids 8+ years Tea Dancing Limited spaces - to reserve Seaford Constitutional Club places tel 07892 884944.

Crouch Lane Zumba With Becky Thurs: 2 - 4.30pm tea dance Chyngton School, Milberg Road with Peter Harvey. Tel: 01323 Mon: 6.45 - 7.45pm & 8 - 9pm.

890087 Cradle Hill School, Lexden RD Tone & Trim Tue: 7pm - 8pm.

Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd. Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven Tues: 6pm - 7pm. Relaxed, Thurs: 7pm - 8pm. Discounts for friendly and fun. Suitable for loyal cards. Tel: 07892 884944 beginners, intermediates and WEIghT LoSS & seniors. Tel: 07973 441074, BEAUTY bushellkelly@gmail.com 12-Week Community Weight Toning Mercread Youth Club, Loss Challenge Tues & Thurs: 11am.

The Wellness Centre, Tel: Louise, 07786 425758 18 Church Street, Seaford Tues & Thurs: 9.30am and Tots & Tums 6.30pm. Open daily for wellness Outside The Salts Cafe evaluations by appointment. Tel: Tues & Thurs: 11am. Mum and buggy exercise class, bring your 01323 325060 or 07969 041865 baby in the buggy. Tel Alex 07540 www.nutritionforall. co.uk 551054 Slimming World Stress and Relaxation St James’ Centre, Blatchington Road Weds: 11am - 12pm. Relax your body, calm your mind and take control of your life. Weekly drop-in sessions run by Pia Prince. Tel: 07432 429688

Seaford Constitutional Club Wave Leisure Health Walks Tues: 5.30pm. Weds: 9.30am From Downs Leisure Centre Thur: 10.30am. Tel: 01323 490011 Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Thurs: 7.30pm.

Yoga Tel: Annette 07581 751116 Private Studio in Seaford 01273 757339 Weds & Thurs: 10 - 11.30am and 6.30 - 8pm. Beginners and intermediates welcome.

Tel: Therese 07515 961327 or email: freeflowyoga@aol.com

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

Free private consultation by appointment.

Free. Tel 01323 897671 Free Herbalife Healthy Breakfast & Sampling Free. Tel 01323 897671 FreecSkin Care Workshop & Facial Free. Tel 01323 897671

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

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

ISSUE DEADLINES JUNE ISSUE: TUES 7th MAY JULY ISSUE: WEDS 5th JUNE Please recycle this magazine when you have finished with it.

SEAFoRD KURLERS Don’t hold your breath but it is now summer! Let’s hope that it is a good, hot British one. At the time of writing this article, it is freezing cold and tomorrow is the start of British Summer Time.

No matter what the time of year or the temperature, it is always time to have some active fun. That’s what the members of Seaford Kurlers will be doing. We had hoped to be going to Portsmouth on April 11th; however we learned that the existing Mary Rose Museum is about to close and the new museum will not be open until the end of May or start of June so we will be rescheduling the visit. Meanwhile we will be doing our stuff and playing New Age Kurling. If you do not know what the game is, come down to the sports centre and have a look at us in full swing.

We meet every Tuesday at the Downs Leisure Centre in the sports hall. We begin at 2pm and finish at 4pm with a break for refreshments half way. Your first visit is free and subsequent visits are £2.50 a session. There is an annual subscription of £5.

Now, it must be time to go outside and enjoy the gardening - more exercise. Let’s face it, not much got done this last winter – far too nasty to venture out.

Contact Mrs June Wood on tel. 01323 895376 email sally1989@tiscali.co.uk

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Running Commentary...

A few weeks ago I caught the bus from the Town Centre to Friston Pond, then began running back home through the forest. The trees were beginning to fill with fresh green leaves and the dappled sunlight lit up a yellow carpet of celandine on either side of the twisting path.

There was loud, excited birdsong all around, and somewhere not far away I could hear the unmistakable sound of a woodpecker. Then I listened to my rhythmic stride pattern while running over firm ground and then across a blanket of dried leaves as I ran wide of the path to avoid a muddy patch. It briefly sounded different but the rhythm stayed the same. I slowed as I approached one of the gravelled forest tracks and stopped to let a farm vehicle cross the path. As I resumed running again it was crows high up in the trees squawking their heads off that caught my attention, and then human voices… a small family group, quietly chatting and giggling, walking towards me.

I reached the Exceat Farmhouse buildings and soon crossed the Cuckmere River, then, not being in any hurry, I walked up the hill and mused over the beauty of the forest and the Cuckmere Valley, and reflected on the pleasant sounds of nature that were with me all the way from the pond. For a few moments I felt sorry for those runners who wear earplugs and carry a music system who would have missed out on the fuller picture of the joy of running free. I know it suits some runners to be plugged into music during their training runs and races so it is interesting to note the increasing number of race organisers who want the use of personal stereos excluded from races. Losing your awareness of passing traffic or cyclists and other runners on your path, and missing out on the value of the camaraderie amongst runners, make a strong case to encourage runners to reconsider their use of music to help pass the time while running. There is, of course, no right or wrong answer to this issue… just consequences, and no doubt this will continue to be a matter of personal choice.

For those who have recently taken up running, you will find the coming months the ideal time for increasing

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the distance you run and raising your basic speed too. It needs to be a gradual process to avoid running on tired legs, and hopefully, be dominated by off-road running.

A useful aid to getting the most out of your local natural environment would be the Ordnance Survey Explorer Map No 123 which covers Seaford, Newhaven, Ringmer, Heathfield, Hailsham and Eastbourne. It will enable you to open up new training routes and therefore raise enjoyment levels a notch or two. With minimal use of pavements but plenty of footpaths you can easily reach Wilmington and Windover Hill or run off-road to Alfriston then on to Firle, up to the South Downs Way then towards Bo Peep car park before returning to Seaford.

On the racing front this month there are a host of 5-mile and 10km races to choose from but if you feel at all greedy, then you should consider doing the ‘triple’, which comprises the East Grinstead 10miles, The Haywards Heath 10-miles and the Burgess Hill 10-km on the 4th, 5th and 6th of May. They are predominantly off road and could be muddy! They’re well organised and combine to add up to a marathon distance.

Martin Bulger, founder member of Seaford Striders Running Club

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seaford Golf club ‘Come and try our new academy holes’

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Membership offer of 13 months for the price of 12 months from 1st April 2013 Green fee visitors can now book a game of golf online at special prices.

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NEW MEMBERShIP AT SEAFoRD goLF CLUB FairWay Membership

Seaford Golf Club in Firle Road recognises that people in the prime of their life are often the busiest with jobs, mortgages and children. So a new category of membership has been designed to reduce the cost of golf just when it is most needed.

The Club has introduced a new affordable membership for men and ladies between the ages of 21 and 35.

Called “FairWay Membership” it has tiered prices from £300 to £850 and gives all the benefits of a full golf club membership including a 15% discount off food and drink at the bar – so the 19th hole becomes as attractive as the superb quality 18-hole golf course.

If you are a beginner the Club Professional Chris Lovis and his team can provide all the equipment required at sensible prices along with lessons and advice for people of all golfing abilities, including special junior lessons for children.

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In addition to all the golfing facilities available, the Club Social Committee organises a wide range of activities including Quiz Nights, Tribute Band evenings, Bridge Nights and Themed Dinner events throughout the year and these have proved very popular with tickets selling out fast.

Seaford Golf Club operates an online tee booking system via the website which means that tee times can be booked by full members up to two weeks in advance from the comfort of your own home.

Please visit the website at www.seafordgolfclub.co.uk to see all the facilities Seaford Golf Club has to offer.

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