Seaford Scene April 2019

SEAFORD Scene April 2019 Issue 144

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

First Seaford Beach Parkrun

Seaford Natural History Society

Seaford Head School Reunion

Churches Together in Seaford

The Youth Counselling Project

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Welcome...

to the April issue of Seaford Scene, your community magazine, business directoy and What’s On guide.

The clocks have jumped forward, the evenings are lighter...time to get out and about. Fancy getting fit and healthy and joining the Seaford Parkrun, every Saturday morning at 9am? (See page 4). The Seaford Garden Trails will be starting soon...how about opening your garden and raising money for charity (page 86)? Did you attend Seaford Head School? If so, turn to page 10 for details of its 80th anniversary reunion. And talking of schools, Annecy Catholic Primary School pupils are getting on their bikes, see page 22. Music-wise the Rhos Male Voice Choir returns to Seaford (page 96) whilst The Orange Circus Band is performing at Seaford Sessions (page 72), plus concerts from the SBC Singers (page 38) and Seaford Choral Society (page 100). Don’t miss Seaford Community Cinema listings on page 64 and all your environmentally friendly news on pages 6 and 117. All this and so much more in this issue.

Happy Easter!

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First Seaford Beach Parkrun Refill Seaford and Newhaven Seaford Splash!

Seaford Head School Reunion Seaford Photographic Society Cycle Seahaven Seaford Kurlers Seaford School Push for Pedal Power Seaford Tuesday Health Walk Inner Wheel Club of Seaford Newhaven Country Market Churches Together in Seaford Seaford Little Theatre – Who’s Who Seaford Little Theatre Sale and Next Play SBC Singers Spring Concert East Blatchington Lectures Seaford Writer Puts on First Play at Brighton Fringe Mobile Concessions Sought Newberry Tully – A Running Commentary New Minister for Cross Way Church Ferry to Færie & Cuckmere Nuts Improved Beach Access for the Summer Clifden House – Walk Don’t Run Fantastic News from St James’ Trust LitFest 2019 Seaford Community Cinema Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club The Orange Circus Band’s Up Next Who’s Who in Seaford?

A View From The Potting Shed Seaford Community Garden Seaford Natural History Society Open Your Garden This Summer and Support Local Charities Neighbourhood Watch Roundup Gift of the Year Award The Rhos Returns Art@ St James Seaford Choral Society Rotary Club of Seaford The Seaford 60+ Choir Plastic Free Seaford Martello Rotary Seaford U3A News The Youth Counselling Project What’s On in April?

What’s On Weekly?

Index of Businesses

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first Seaford Beach parkrun The inaugural Seaford Beach parkrun got off to a flying start with 225 runners taking on the 5k seafront course on Saturday 2nd March.

The runners were sent on their way for the very first event by Seaford town mayor Linda Wallraven. Parkrun is a global initiative which organises free weekly 5k timed runs which are suitable for all abilities. Seaford Beach parkrun starts at Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club and follows the Esplanade past the Martello Tower before returning to its start point. The runs, which take place at 9am on a Saturday morning, are organised entirely by volunteers.

Finishing the run first was Matthew King of Haywards Heath Harriers with his time of 17:33, followed by Rich McAleer of Lonely Goat RC (17:58) and Ed Plager in (18:04). The ladies were led home by Erica Martin of Brighton Phoenix in 20:24, Jeanette Kenneally of Brighton & Hove City AC in 22:01 and Lynsey Keeley in 22:07.

Seaford parkrun race director Joel Eaton said: “It was brilliant to see so many runners turn out the make the very first Seaford Beach parkrun a resounding success. Everyone enjoyed themselves, with many runners staying on after their 5k run for refreshments in the Sailing Club, which made us most welcome. I’d also like to thank our enthusiastic team of volunteers for making our first event run so smoothly.

‘Thanks to generous donations from organisations and businesses such as Focus Group and Seaford Rotary, we achieved our goal of setting up a parkrun in Seaford. These generous donations will help boost the fitness of runners of all abilities from the town and beyond. No matter what your age and whether you

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are an experienced runner, or just want a gentle jog in friendly company, the weekly 5k timed runs can offer a real incentive to boost your fitness.’

Chris Pellatt, IT Support Director of Focus Group was one of the runners in the first Seaford Beach parkrun. The company donated £1,500 towards setting up Seaford Beach parkrun. ‘Whether your involvement with the parkrun is of a running or voluntary capacity, the sense of community is one of the vital attractions to the event,’ he said. ‘You could be running with a group of friends, meet new people with similar interests or be cheered on by someone you’ve never met. It goes without saying that exercise makes you feel amazing – after you’ve pushed through the tiredness – and encourages a healthier lifestyle. It is these two key combinations of a healthier lifestyle and sense of community that will get the residents of Seaford up nice and early on a Saturday morning.’

Seaford Beach parkrun has also been supported by Seaford Rotary, Seaford Town Council, Newberry Tully Estate Agents, The Moyleman Race, Fonetastic, Brighton Accommodation Agency, VR Flowers & Son, Gingerfit Personal Trainers and Kaizen PR Ltd, with more donations to follow.

Seaford Beach parkrun takes place at 9am every Saturday. To find out more about running or volunteering, visit www.parkrun.org.uk/seafordbeach.

Photos from top: Start of the first Seaford Beach Parkrun; Seaford Beach Parkrun runners; Volunteers and supporters of Seaford Beach Parkrun. Photos: Tony Humphreys.

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Refill Seaford and Newhaven

Looking Forward

February flew by with beautiful weather and a chance to get out and about with our Refillable Water bottles. We are delighted to welcome Steamworks the café at Seaford station to the scheme and hope this will help those arriving in the town by train. There has been no response from Southern rail as to when whey will be installing waterpoints on their stations. At least we now have one on the concourse when we get to London Victoria.

We are delighted to see that Seaford will be getting some public waterpoints in the summer. Did you

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spot that in the Seaford Town Council Newsletter? The Town Clerk tells me they should be installed this year.

I also gave some more talks to Seaford Head School students which I hope got them thinking about the way they treat the planet. Refilling water bottles is such an easy way to reduce single use plastic pollution and saves money.

You were all very shy about entering our Chillys bottle give away – we have awarded it to Aideen Wright from the wonderful Cupani gardens for her photo of French park water point – the water point dispenses still and Sparkling water, now there is an innovation. Cupani is a great supporter of Refill and you can fill your bottle when you go to one of the charity open days. If you run or know of a business that wants to join the scheme, do let us know or they can sign themselves up using the app or website.

We are very excited that we will be having another public outing in June. Put Newhaven Fish Festival in your diary! It is the15th June, closely followed by National Refill Day on the 19th. More details to follow.

Please don’t forget you can download the Refill app here to get the location maps to find Refill points www.refill.org.uk/get-the-refill-app and also register your business and others if you have their permission.

If you want a Chillys bottle which keeps your drink hot or cold, you can buy one of these yourself from www.refill.org.uk/buy-a-bottle and Chillys make a £10 donation to the Refill campaign.

Let’s make 2019 the year the sale of water in plastic bottles goes down.

Find us on Facebook Refill Seaford and Newhaven as there is a group and a page to follow. Twitter @RefillSN, plus new social media account on Instagram @refillsn.

General enquiries for talks and information to RefillSeafordandNewhaven@gmail.com.

Christine Brett, Chair, Refill Seaford and Newhaven Photos l-r: Steamwork in Seaford join Refill; Water point at London Victoria.

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something softer caresses the matinée screen as Keira Knightley becomes the young but increasingly feisty French novelist Colette (15). Lovers of her Claudine books are in for a cinematic treat.

See it at 2.30pm on Saturday 27th April.

Arts and cultural events in the Seaford area Welcome to the latest update on what’s going on in our vibrant town, compiled by Andrea Hargreaves.

Cinema

With a bit of luck you’ll be reading this in time to get to Seaford Community Cinema, at the Barn Theatre, for Friday 29th March at 7.30pm to see the Polish film Cold War (15). Shot in black and white, it won director Pawel Pawlikowski Best Director at Cannes last year and depicts a passionate love story between two people of different backgrounds and temperaments told against the background of the Cold War in the 1950s. Remember that Hatton Garden heist that went so wrong? King of Thieves (15), starring Michael Caine, Michael Gambon, Jim Broadbent, Charlie Cox, Francesca Annis, Paul Whitehouse, Ray Winstone and Tom Courtney, is a comedy drama retelling the farcical crime. See it on Friday 5th April at 7.30pm.

Then on Thursday 11th April at 7pm it’s the NT Live screening of All About Eve, starring Gillian Anderson and Lily James, about theatre legend Margo Channing and our fascination with youth, celebrity and identity. Fans of French films will love I Got Life! (15) on Friday 19th April at 7.30pm, a comedy drama about a French woman approaching grandmother-hood who feels everything is going downhill until she meets an old love.

Then, pause for very loud drum roll, as Bohemian Rhapsody (12A) with Oscar- and BAFTA-winning performances from Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury, hits the screen to open the cinema’s new season, see page 64, on Friday 26th April at 7.30pm.The following day

Art

On Saturday 30th March Sussex Arts Collective is opening Collections 2, its second stint of eight different shows over the spring, summer and autumn. Find their arts and crafts, curated by Phil Duncan, in the front studio at the Crypt Gallery in Church Street.

Music

If it’s the first Wednesday of the month it must be Splash Point Jazz night at The View, Seaford Head Golf Club on 3rd April from 7pm, tickets £10, and a chance to listen to the sound of the Neal Richardson trio plus guest musician. St Leonard’s Church will be resounding to The Music of Pink Floyd from 8pm on Friday 12th April when Andy Drudy (guitar) and Jane Reeves (lead vocalist) bring their tour to a conclusion in Seaford, supported by a band and backing vocalists.Tickets are £20 from www.usandthempresents.com and money is being raised for The Youth Counselling Project.

A concert by Jane Reeves’ Archway Choir is always a treat and the next is at Seaford Head School on Sunday 28th April at 6.30pm. Called This Is Me and featuring the song of that name sung by Keala Settle for the film The Greatest Showman, it is also raising money for The Youth Counselling Project.Tickets are £7.50 available from Archway, 1 Blatchington Road or by visiting www.thearchwaygroup. com/events.

Comedy

On Friday 26th April Rosie Jones is billed as headline act at Comedy Seaford, the very funny show hosted by the hilarious Julie Jepson at The View from 7.45pm.Tickets are £10 available on the door.

Email me with your events at andylouhargreaves@ icloud.com by the end of the month prior to publication.

Photos (from top): The music of Pink Floyd; Bohemian Rhapsody; Colette.

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seaford head school reunion Seaford Head School prepares for a school reunion celebration to remember!

Governors and staff at Seaford Head are hosting a party to celebrate the school’s 80th anniversary. The ticketed event will be an opportunity for ex-students and staff to come together to remember the old school days, as well as celebrate the success that the school has enjoyed in recent times, with the reopening of the sixth form and its outstanding Ofsted inspection judgment.

Bob Ellis, the school’s Headteacher said, ‘We would love to see lots of ex-students and staff come and join us to catch up with former classmates and colleagues to share some happy memories as well as contribute to our vision for the school in the future. As the only secondary school in the town, we enjoy a privileged position in the local community and we are looking forward to welcoming friends from the past and present into the school.’

The 80th anniversary celebration party will be held at Seaford Head School, Arundel Road, Seaford on Friday 26th April at 7pm. Tickets cost £5 and include a buffet and first drink free. There will be a bar, live music and the chance to look back at some old photos and memorabilia from the school’s history. Some exstudents have already agreed to run the cocktail bar and will be serving up special cocktails including the ‘Seaford Breeze’ and the ‘Seaford Head Banger’!

Tickets can be purchased now from the school reception on both the Arundel Road and Steyne Road sites. Tickets are also available with a small booking fee online at www.wegottickets.com/event/464162.

The school will also be using the event to launch its new alumni network in collaboration with ‘Future First’: an organisation that aims to have all state schools using their alumni to inspire future generations of students.

Rob Handy, Assistant head teacher for Careers Education at Seaford Head, said, ‘Research shows that over half of students – particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds – don’t know anybody in a job that they would like to do.

‘We know that students leave Seaford Head School to go off and do amazing things and we’d love for our students to hear their stories and be inspired.’

Ex-students, staff and friends of the school are invited to become an alumni member and keep in touch with the school. If you would like to join the alumni and become an ‘Old Seafordian’ you can sign up at: networks.futurefirst.org.uk/signup/seafordhead Photos: Ex-students and staff at Seaford Head School.

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COLETTE

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Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie, Jack Lowden, David Tennant

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Starring: Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams, Alessandro Nivola

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STAN & OLLIE

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Starring: Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce, Christian Slater, Max Irons

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SPIDER-MAN

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4.00pm Sun 28th Jul

A STAR IS BORN

Starring: Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliott

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ALL MY SONS

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Starring: Sally Field, Bill Pullman, Jenna Coleman, Colin Morgan

7.00pm Tue 14th May

SMALL ISLAND

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Seaford Photographic Society We were delighted to welcome Sussex Wildlife Trust’s Michael Blencowe to the club to give an illustrated talk on The Butterflies of Sussex. Michael writes the SWT monthly newsletter in Seaford Scene and, as anybody knows who has been on one of his Seaford Head nature walks, he is very entertaining as well as knowledgeable. This was a fascinating and amusing lecture on the 45 species of butterfly that can be found in Sussex and we particularly enjoyed the descriptions of his escapades in trying to attract Purple Emperors down from the tops of oak trees. His description and photos of the arrival of millions of Painted Lady butterflies from North Africa in 2009 were amazing.

The following week we had another excellent lecture but this one, by Iain Blakelock on Adobe Lightroom, was a bit more technical. I think everybody who attended, whatever their level of experience, took away something useful from the evening. One of the main attractions of Lightroom is its ability to catalogue and tag all your photographs. Iain emphasised the importance of this and showed just how easy it is to quickly find any image, even if you have many thousands, if this has been done properly.

The first competition of the month was the penultimate round of the Print League, judged by one of the club’s regular visitors Zoe GarnhamArcher, and it was very well attended.

There were 14 entries from the Standard Group, two of which scored the maximum 20/20 – ‘Hidden Spider, Backlit Leaf ’ by Steve Hewitt and ‘Track Through the Valley’ by

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Lisbet Clancy. In the Advanced Group there were an impressive 29 entries, with Jenni Edwards, Thelma Long, Jack Taylor and Gary Carter all scoring 20s.

We also had Round 4 of the PDI League for Projected Digital Images this month, judged by Bob Webzell ARPS EFIAP. Congratulations to new member Peter Cavanagh who managed to score a maximum 20/20 for one of his images.

Even bigger congratulations to another new member Anna-Marie Armstrong who scored 20s for both the images she entered. In the advanced group there were 35 entries, with Thelma Long, Cathryn Mantovani and Janice Hewitt all scoring 20s.

The KCPA Diamond Jubilee is the second major external competition of the season and it is open to the 50 or so camera clubs in Kent, East Sussex and South-East London who are affiliated to the KCPA. As usual it was held in Ditton, near Maidstone, and this year the judge was Ken Scott ARPS. Each club entering has to submit 8 digital images, with no more than two from any individual photographer. Last year Seaford did particularly well, coming joint 9th and we were hoping to repeat this success in 2019. It was not to be, but we managed a respectable joint 17th place.

It will always be difficult to compete with the larger clubs like Maidstone, Ashford and Tonbridge, but at least we managed to beat our two nearest neighbours Eastbourne and Seven Sisters.

For more information about the club see our website www.seafordps.org.uk.

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CYCLE seahaven Last year Cycle Seahaven introduced Ride the Downs – a project in conjunction with South Downs National Parks. This is what one of our members and participants, Diana Norman had to say: I have always cycled but not very regularly. I kept an old bike to travel short journeys when I didn’t want to take the car – always less than 5 miles. In the 6 months before starting the Ride the Downs project, I was starting to go further.

I would go out once a week and try to complete a 10-mile circuit.

I’ve always enjoyed being active and my favourite pastimes were walking and swimming. I walked the South Downs Way in 2016 but was not particularly interested in cycling, especially off road as I couldn’t see the point in it. As I became more interested in cycling, the Ride the Downs project appealed to me as it involved riding with others, which I had rarely done, and making new friends. I was able to discover new routes which were easily accessible from my local town and I went further afield than I had ever done. I was so keen to continue, I bought a new mountain bike, more suitable to taking me over the Downs.

One of my favourite rides is up to Bo Peep from Seaford and along the South Downs Way to Firle Beacon. I particularly enjoy the downhill section into Southease. It is lovely being up on ‘the tops’ even in the winter, with the beautiful, wide ranging views. I am more cycle-active now and try to cycle 3-4 times a week. Once a week I join my friends at Cycle Seahaven on one of their many rides. I’ve surprised myself by completing a 30-mile section of the South Downs Way, and the whole length of the Downs Link patch to Shoreham.

I would encourage anyone thinking of taking up a more active lifestyle to choose cycling and in particularly join a scheme like Ride the Downs. It will give you the confidence and knowledge to cycle on your own, to learn the incredible number of traffic free routes available and to immerse yourself in the stunning environment of the South Downs.

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From April, Cycle Seahaven will again be offering regular rides in the South Downs National Park and surrounding areas. They are open to all and will be at one of three levels:

Introduction Rides

30 – 60 mins of gentle riding in a safe flat environment.

These rides are aimed at those that have very little or no cycling experience. So if this is you and you want to come along and improve your cycling ability, then now’s your chance.

Health Rides

90 – 120 mins of relaxed riding on local trails aimed at increasing fitness. The Health Rides will usually be around 10 –15 miles in length and will be ridden at a very steady gentle pace. We use local roads, cycle paths and gentle off-road tracks to get you started and help build confidence. Ride Leaders will be on hand to offer support and advice along the way.

Rural Rides

2 – 3 hrs exploring The South Downs National Park across a mix of terrain. The Rural Rides will usually be around 15 – 25 miles in length and will be ridden at a slightly higher pace than the Health Rides. These rides are aimed at those who are established riders looking to expand their knowledge of routes around the Seahaven area. We use local roads, cycle paths and off-road tracks to get us out into the South Downs National Park.

Haven’t got a Bike or Helmet? No problem – Cycle Seahaven has a small number of bikes and helmets available for loan on the rides.You will need to contact the Ride Leader and book these prior to the ride itself.

Please note that all riders MUST wear a helmet.

These rides are open to non-members, as well as Cycle Seahaven Members, and are part of the ‘Ride the Downs’ initiative together with South Downs National Park. So if you fancy dusting off your bike, donning a helmet and joining us, then here’s your chance.

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Dates for the rides so far are as follows:

Intro Health Rural

April 20th May 18th June July August Sept

20th 4th/8th 1st/15th/30th 30th 6th/20th/28th 28th 3rd/17th/25th 25th 7th/21st 29th

Details of rides can be found on the website calendar and we would ask that you always check to ensure any last minute changes. The Ride Leaders are named on the Calendar entry. Please contact them to let them know you will be coming or to ask any other questions. The start points are clearly stated on the Calendar entry and will include locations in Seaford, Newhaven or Peacehaven.

Registration

Non-club members will be asked to complete a registration form. To save time please download it using the form on our website and bring with you (Ride Leaders will have spare copies). Many thanks to Kirstie Forcey for providing all the information regarding Cycle Seahaven’s Ride the Downs project.

Further information and details of the rides can be found on our website www.cycleseahaven.org.uk or email us – RTD@cycleseahaven.org.uk

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Seaford Kurlers

Hullo to all Seaford Scene Readers and welcome to my article for April

As spring gets into ful swing, trees and shrubs have buds and plants are wakening up. Soon we will see lambs dancing in the fields. Seaford Kurlers will not quite be going as far as that but we are already looking at the outings that are on offer from Lynne’s Travel, Eastbourne.

Our social secretary has selected two for members to choose from or maybe we will do both. The choice is so varied. Some like garden centres, some like places of interest and then of course we have river cruises.

Lynne’s Travel has an enormous selection of outings on offer ranging from half- or full-day trips. They also have weekend and longer excursions, both home and abroad. Coaches are very comfortable, drivers are both informative and some are also very witty. The prices are good. What’s not to like?

Sadly, we have suffered the loss of a much loved member. Keith Hylands died in the early hours of 21st February 2019 in St Wilfrid’s Hospice. He had battled bravely for a few years with multiple severe health problems. Apart from being one of our members Keith, and the Hylands’ family were well known in the Seaford area. They owned the Post Office and store at the junction of Vale Road and Sutton Drove. This property is now a private residence. They were also builders.

Keith was part of the building side and continued his business until recent years. Keith was elected to be our Branch Chairman at the October AGM 2010 and resigned the post in 2015.Our thoughts and

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condolencies were sent to his wife Val, and to the family. Any donations should be sent to St Wilfrid’s Hospice.

Seaford Kurlers are ticking along nicely but like all small clubs, we would benefit from from an influx of new members. We are a friendly club and no matter what level of mobility you have, you can play our sport alongside fully able bodied players. So if you have a back problem or knee problem for instance, you do not have to bend as we have pushers to launch the stones. In fact, a number of our members prefer to launch their stones in this way – the club is multi-ability/ mobility. Our sport is that of New Age Kurling and the basic rules are similar to bowling. Come along and see for yourselves.

We meet at the Downs Leisure Centre every Tuesday from 2pm until 4pm with a refreshment break in their excellent restaurant.Your first visit is free and then it’s £2.50 per visit. The annual membership fee is just £5. For more details please contact me, June Wood, on 01323 895376 or at sally1989@tiscali.co.uk

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CROUCH BOWLING CLUB - SEAFORD

OPEN DAY Saturday 13th April 2019 10.00am – 2.00pm Our new Clubhouse in Crouch Gardens, East Street, Seaford, BN25 1PX, is now completed and we would love you to come and visit us on our Open Day and see what we have to offer.

We are a very friendly club and aim to provide the opportunity for everyone to play from beginners to the experienced. Our qualified coaches will be on hand on the day to so that you can try your hand at bowling and will also be there throughout the season to help you. Bowls will be available for you to use so come along and give it a go.

Our outdoor season is from mid-April to the end of September. We arrange plenty of friendly matches, drives and club competitions in which you can take part and there are opportunities for you to also enter County and National competitions.

With the opening of our new Clubhouse last summer, we are now able to stay open during the closed season and have run many indoor activities during the winter, eg short mat bowls, skittles, table tennis, darts, etc. so there will always be plenty for you to do throughout the whole year.

If you are unable to make the open day call Pat Purser on 01323 654788 or email pat.purser@hotmail.co.uk to arrange an alternative date.

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seaford school makes big push for pedal power Teachers at Annecy Catholic Primary School are used to seeing the occasional pupil – and even parent – turning up on two wheels. But Friday 8th March saw a twowheeled arrival on a totally different scale – 20 brand new bikes that will get pupils of all ages pedalling enthusiastically – and safely.

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Generously funded by East Sussex Active Access for Growth Community Grant the bikes will have a dual purpose. Says acting Head Paul Gallagher: ‘Obviously we want more children to be able to cycle safely and enjoyably on the roads – particularly at a time when there’s a growing realisation of the health benefits of pedal power.’ But Paul is also keen for the children to use the bikes to get even more out of their Wild Beach sessions, an imaginative programme developed by Sussex Wildlife Trust to get people of all ages ‘reconnected with their marine environment’.

Will Paul or any members of his team be climbing astride their own two-wheeled steeds anytime soon?

‘We’re all focusing on sustaining the huge performance improvements the school has achieved recently.

But’ he smiles, ‘with Seaford offering such a brilliant environment for both on- and off-road cycling, who knows?’

Photo: Pupils and staff on the new bikes.

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Sun, Sea and Yoga in West Crete

Rosie is returning to the beautiful Peli Hotel in Kissamos for the 8th year, for a week of all things yoga. Plenty of time to enjoy the sun and surroundings too.

For further details and to book, please contact Rosie on 01323 892638 / 07983 622840 E: seahavenyoga@btinternet.com www.seahavenyoga.co.uk

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INTRODUCTORY FULL & FIVE DAY MEMBERSHIP AT SEAFORD GOLF CLUB Join for a three-month taster for £150 Having sampled what is on offer, if you enjoy the course and club facilities, join for the remainder of the year at a pro-rata subscription fee.

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seaford tuesday health walk goes weekly The Tuesday health walk on Seaford seafront will be every week from May now that several new volunteer leaders have joined the team.

Lorna Neville is the Coordinator of East Sussex Health Walks. ‘We have had a dedicated little group of walkers twice a month for years now, but it has always been our ambition to go weekly. We are simply delighted to have new leaders to help us to do this.’

Health walks are free, friendly, fairly easy one-hour walks that are led by community volunteers. The idea is that doing a gentle bit of exercise regularly brings massive health benefits. ‘The groups are very friendly, and the

trained volunteers are so supportive. We hope this means people will keep coming back, week after week, and gradually build up their health and fitness,’ Lorna continued.

‘And we usually have a cup of tea together too, which is as important as the walk sometimes!’

The walk is currently on the first Tuesday of the month from 10am at the Salts Café and on the third Tuesday at 10am from the Martello Tower. From 7th May, it will be every Tuesday at 10am. They will meet at Salts Café on the first, third and fifth Tuesdays of the month, and at the Martello Tower on the second and fourth. There is no need to book. Check the website for more details: www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/east-sussexhealth-walks.

Contact: Lorna Neville, Health Walks Coordinator Tel: 01424 444675 or 07740 899559 Email: lorna. neville@tcv.org.uk Photo: Walkers on Seaford Health Walk in January.

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inner wheel club of seaford This year’s theme of Inner Wheel is ‘To evolve and help empower others’. Members of Inner Wheel of Seaford held their monthly meeting in February, when activities were planned and agreed for the year in addition to holding a successful coffee morning at a member’s house. As well as members enjoying delicious homemade biscuits and coffee, funds were raised for local charities by members of the very talented and creative ‘Crafty Ladies Section’, who made beautiful jewellery and other craft items including hats and bags.

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Inner Wheel members of Seaford are proud to be part of the National and International Inner Wheel Organisations. International Inner Wheel is represented in 104 countries with 108,000 members. Several members from Seaford will be joining other Inner Wheel Members at their National Conference in Cardiff in April. They are looking forward to attending this event when speakers will include Rev. Kate Bottley and Dame Esther Rantzen DBE. This year Inner Wheel of Great Britain & Ireland celebrated its 95th anniversary. The first Inner Wheel Club was started in Manchester and in 1955 International Inner Wheel Club was started in India, and this year’s International Inner Wheel Conference met in Pune from 8th – 10th February. Members appreciate attending wider Inner Wheel events as they feel part of a bigger family of women together where they share their friendship and passion for community service.

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Newhaven Country Market

Easter /Spring event

Thursday, 4th April 2019

The Easter/Spring Market organised by the Newhaven Country Market will be held on Thursday, 4th April 2019. This will enable customers to order their seasonal goods for collection on the Thursday before Easter.

The Market is open every Thursday between 9.45am and 1pm in the Hillcrest Community Centre (formerly the Old Boys’ School). There will also be the usual wide range of stalls including cheese, eggs, fish cuisine, Indian food and spices, baked goods, and jams and preserves.

Textile crafts are also well represented, selling handknitted and sewn goods as well as jewellery, handmade cards, glass, wood turned items and a lot more.

The premises offer free parking, disabled access and toilets. The Hillcrest Café is well known for its very good food, cooked fresh daily on site.

Thank you to all the Seaford Scene readers who have supported the Market throughout the year.

Supporting the Country Market and buying directly from the producers helps to reduce food miles and benefits the local community.

Come along and see us.You will be very welcome.

The Market is a branch of the national organisation Country Markets Pl” based in Chesterfield. These regional markets promote locally-baked, locallygrown and locally-crafted produce. All our food producers have the required standard of food hygiene certificate and the Food Premises Accreditation.

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Seaford Little Theatre

was a byword for dirty weekends, and the set was all too depressingly right for 1973; so congratulations as

Who’s Who?

Who can remember being accused, as a child, of being capable of arguing that black was white?

Well, in many and varied, very clever ways playwrights Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall explored the old ‘if one man is lying and the other tells the truth what happens?’ conundrum.

I can only imagine that protagonists Timothy Black and Bernard White (respectively Alan Lade and Jon Terry), along with wives the plural (Tanya Baxter) and mistress (Andrea Lowe) must have got very fit racing around the back of the set to make their many exits and entrances in this intricately convoluted comedy of words that would have kept Brian Rix – he of Whitehall Farce fame – on his sprightly toes.

I was told that so complex a play needed an extra high number of rehearsals. But – and this is addressed to director Margaret Kennedy – the result was hugely worth three four-hour stretches a week to get this two-and-a-half-hour play spot on and word perfect. While I personally could have wished for Waterhouse and Hall to have edited their somewhat old-fashioned play by half-an-hour, I was in the minority because everyone around me loved it and were agog at the script and its delivery.

The action takes place in a small lounge in an out-ofseason large and seedy Brighton hotel when the town

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usual Alan Lade, along with wife Deborah for the costumes.

The multi-skilled Lade is an actor whose abilities have expanded over the years to encompass an impressive repertoire and he had complete mastery of his complex lines, as did Terry who entertained us very amusingly recently in The 39 Steps.The pair must have practised their repartee for many hours to pack their fast-paced dialogues with so much verve and humour.

As Mrs White/Mrs Black – the play tells two stories over the same time frame – Tanya Baxter took total command of the stage and her lines ,and it is great to welcome such focused energy back to the Little Theatre after a 12-year gap.

Andrea Lowe took the part originally played at the Fortune Theatre, London,

by Seaford girl Judy Cornwall. (Much later Cornwall was Daisy in TV’s Keeping Up Appearances. In 1955 at the age of 15, Cornwall, taking some of her first steps on stage, took part in Mrs Inspector Jones at the Little Theatre.) But that’s by the by because Lowe made Helen Brown her own, surely building on the reputation that she has established over five plays at this theatre.

And thank you to Clare Forshaw for allowing her voice to be strangulated by tannoy as she played the receptionist, responsible for so much of the sprinting in and out of doors that this lively piece required.

And if anybody hears your bell, production team, treat yourselves to a large one on the house. Bottoms up!

Andrea Hargreaves

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Seaford Little Theatre

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Seaford Little Theatre is having a sale of surplus props, costumes and jewellery to raise funds for the theatre.

A day will be given over to welcoming anyone with an eye for a bargain and perhaps the chance to buy something a bit unusual. Some of the props are very interesting pieces and the jewellery is definitely worth investigating, as are the costumes. As the poster shows, part of the day will be given to raising funds for one of the most worthwhile charities around – Leukaemia Care, which provides information and reassurance to anyone affected by blood and lymphatic cancers. There will be children’s games to enjoy, a raffle and tombola, proceeds to go to this splendid charity which holds a personal interest for at least two members of the theatre. Refreshments will be on sale in the coffee

room and we are looking forward to a really fun day.

Please come along and join us.

Saturday, 20th April 2019, 10am to 4pm Seaford Little Theatre, 4 Steyne Road, Seaford.

the thrill of love The Thrill of Love at Seaford Little Theatre from Friday 10th May to Saturday 18th May (Matinées on Saturdays) This play, from the pen of Amanda Whittington, has just gone into rehearsal at Seaford Little Theatre. The cast and crew have started to create the production together. which includes continuity (Wendy Picott), the director (Dennis Picott), Stage Management team (Ray and Debbie Cox) and sound operator (Clare Penfold).

Joining them a little later in the process will be lighting operator (Kieran Beal), wardrobe team headed by Deborah Lade and, vitally, the workshop team headed

by Alan Lade who will build the set. Front of house personnel complete the picture. Many more people than actors are needed to bring a play to the stage!

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The cast in this production includes Clare Forshaw (Doris Judd), Leona Davide, a newcomer to the Seaford Stage, (Ruth Ellis) and Sharon Besant (Sylvia Shaw). The cast is completed by two other Seaford newcomers, Simon Fox and Sarah Neels.

As many people will remember, in 1955 Ruth Ellis was the last person to be hanged in Britain. The nightclub manager had shot and murdered her womanising lover and the play explores the truth behind the lurid headlines.Tickets go on sale to the public at Redgolds Opticians from 19th April.

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Seaford Music Society Patron Melvyn Tan

Sunday 14th April 2019 3.00- 4.00 pm St. Leonard's Church, Church Street, Seaford BN25 1LR Enchanted Violin Presents

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SBC Singers spring concert The SBC (Seaford Baptist Church) Singers will be presenting their ‘Spring Concert with Easter Praise’ on Saturday 20th April. The accessible venue is Seaford Baptist Church, from 7pm to 9.30pm.

Admission is free but there will be a retiring collection in aid of building a house in Cambodia! This is because Sarah Chhin, who SBC sent out from Seaford to Phnom Penh 18 years ago to work with problem orphanages, has had her family home totally destroyed by termites and 12 people are homeless.There is no house insurance in Cambodia!

The Concert features guest Singers and Instrumentalists, the Barbershop Group, ‘The Cuckmere Croakers’, as well as the Choir. The programme includes one piece written by a church member, as well as a variety of composers from Handel and John Rutter to Abba and The Carpenters. Songs from West Side Story also feature.

You are warmly invited to join in with an evening of popular entertainment and uplifting Easter Praise.

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A new season of the popular East Blatchington Lectures starts this month with one of its most popular presenters, the art historian Kay Blackburn, who will present a talk with the intriguing title of ‘Four Cathedrals and a River’.

Her plan is to go along the Rhine through three countries, Switzerland, France and Germany, to visit four magnificent Cathedrals, and examine the location, context and architecture of each before analysing important art works connected with them.

The trip starts with Basel Cathedral, then moves on to Strasbourg. Next comes Speyer Cathedral in Germany, which started to be built in 1030, has a unique crypt, and the tombs of eight German emperors and kings, and three empresses. Finally to Cologne whose cathedral has the relics of three kings and is rich in sculpture and paintings, including several altarpieces.

The talk is on Tuesday 2nd April at 2.30pm at St Peter’s Church Hall in Belgrave Road, Seaford.

Tickets are £7, (includes light refreshments) and are available from Newberry Tully Estate Agents at 53 Church Road, Seaford.

Other dates to note in what promises to be an absorbing series are:

Tuesday 7th May: A talk about one of the country’s

most iconic aircraft, Concorde, by a man who flew it, John Hutchinson.

Tuesday 4th June: The photographer Phil Sutters will be presenting his Stained Glass Windows story, which will be vividly illustrated.

Tuesday 2nd July: ‘Curtain up in Seaford’ with a salute to our own drama companies. An entertainment for everyone that will involve performers from the Barn Theatre and the Little Theatre.

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seaford writer puts on first play at BrigHton Fringe The first play written by Seaford resident, Julia Howe, a scriptwriter and advertising copywriter with over 20 years’ experience, is set to have its world premiere at the Brighton Fringe Festival.

Julia, the founder of scriptwriting and copywriting business Ideas & Words Ltd, has been writing TV comedy and drama scripts since 2002. She also has several TV projects on the go.

A dark comedy, ‘Up Your Prana’ is set in the fictional Bliss Yoga studio and features six characters, all eaten up with secrets. A new receptionist arrives at the manager’s disappearance, to find the centre

in chaos. She unearths the reasons behind the manager’s fall from grace – but is herself defeated by her own demons.

The play explores the nature of love, betrayal, overarching ambition and unlikely friendships.

As a vehicle for five actresses from mid-20s to mid70s, and with the only male character undergoing an interesting character progression, the play appeals to a wide audience. It also features several yoga sequences performed by the cast – so one for the yoga devotees out there. ‘Up Your Prana’ was selected for a scratch performance in 2015 as part of Bedford’s festival of new writing, StageWrite, and by Manchester ADP’s Theatre for their ‘Scripts Aloud’ nights in 2019. Starring actors, Kate Dyson (Casualty, The Bill, My Fair Lady and The Importance of Being Earnest) and Anna Tymoshenko (Anna Karenina, The Cherry Orchard) with a sterling cast made up of seasoned and emerging talent, this play offers a vehicle to showcase both local actors and launch new careers. ‘The Brighton Fringe offers an incredible platform to launch this show and feature local talent. We’ve got an all-professional cast and crew, and a venue right in the heart of Brighton, and we’re all working hard behind the scenes to make it a great success,’ says Julia Howe.

The play will be performed at the Blockhouse Theatre in the Warren Complex from 9th to 11th May. For info and to book tickets, visit www.upyourprana.co.uk.

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High and Over offers the unique access point to Frog Firle, site of the Littlington Chalk Horse, and is a local beauty spot located on the Alfriston Road affording views over the Seven Sisters, Cuckmere Valley and Seaford Town and bay.

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A Running Commentary We’re excited to be one of the supporters of Seaford Beach Parkrun, which was successfully launched last month, by the local Parkrun team.

As part of our support we’ve purchased six walkie-talkies for the marshals to use at the weekly event.

For those of you who haven’t heard about Parkruns, they’re weekly organised five-kilometre runs, which are timed but not competitive, and open to people of all abilities,

The course is from the Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club down past Martello Tower and back.

We think it’s a great way to bring the community together with a jog/walk/run along the seafront. One of the main reasons behind the phenomenal global success of Parkrun is its friendly and sociable nature. We believe the key to success in selling or letting a property is constant, clear communication, so the walkie talkie idea fits in nicely with our approach to estate agency.

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new minister for cross way church A new Minister, Revd Andrew Mills, was enthusiastically welcomed to Cross Way Church at his Induction Service on 9th February 2019.

His responsibilities include not only Cross Way Church Seaford, but also Christ Church Lewes and the Alfriston URC Old Chapel Centre. The Induction Service was conducted

by Revd Nicola Furley-Smith, Moderator of the URC Southern Synod, and Revd John Hellyer, South East District Chair of the Methodist Church. The sermon was given by Revd Nigel Uden, Moderator of the General Assembly of the United Reformed Church,

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Among those also present to give Andrew a warm welcome were Maria Caulfield MP, the Mayors of Lewes and Seaford, the Chairman of the Lewes District Council, the leaders of Churches Together in both Seaford and Lewes, the Methodist and URC CoLeaders of the Central Sussex United Area Churches, and the Secretaries of both Cross Way, Seaford and Christchurch, Lewes. A Trustee of the Alfriston Old Chapel Centre was also present.

Cross Way Church is a Local Ecumenical Partnership (LEP) formed in 2005 by the merger of the Methodist and URC Churches in Seaford. From the beginning of 2019 all Cross Way Church services and activities are now being held at the old URC building at the junction of Clinton Place and Broad Street North (opposite Tesco Express). The original Methodist Church building in Steyne Rd has been purchased by the Kings Church and will continue to remain open as a worship centre for Kings Church.

Cross Way Church Secretary, Hugh Chapman, commenting on the appointment of Revd Mills and his successful Induction Service said: ‘Our grateful thanks must go to all those who helped to create a seating space for approximately130 who attended, to those who produced the Orders of Service, and to those who provided such beautiful music. Many guests came from around the country to take part and witness the Induction process, and they were all treated to a wonderful buffet afterwards.

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and the service was held at Cross Way Church, Seaford, followed by a magnificent Buffet Tea, served in its Blatchington Hall.

Photo: Reverend Andrew Mills and his wife Ruth.

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In February (issue 142), SWT informed us that ‘Mesolithic man acquired a taste for hazelnuts’ despite ‘the vast nutty empire’ being ‘banished... to the shadows’. To be sure, there are still old nuts to be found in the river mud at Cuckmere Haven, likely dating back to the Bronze Age, a mere three thousand years ago No doubt prehistoric women and children found that hazelnuts were tasty too.

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improved BEACH ACCESS for THE SUMMER Seaford Town Council has been proud to join forces with Sam Taylor to make beach access a reality for all, fulfilling another feature of the Seafront Improvement Plan.

While Sam Taylor has been fundraising with indomitable determination and using his social media skills to raise awareness, the Council’s Projects & Facilities Manager,Tony Jackson, has been tirelessly working hard meeting and instructing contractors, liaising with other interested parties such as the Environment Agency and colleagues at Lewes District Council, sourcing the necessary materials at the very best price, and carrying out risk assessments to ensure the final access is safe for everyone.

The Environment Agency has worked with the Council to prepare the beach in readiness for the permanent decking to be put down and to plan the project which will be completed in two phases. The first phase will see permanent decking, measuring 3m wide and 9m long, laid in place from a level access point on the promenade in the vicinity of the Martello Kiosk. This will be a permanent fixture and construction is due to start at the beginning of April.

Phase two will extend the access further out onto the beach by means of heavy-duty tiles.These will reach a point where the shingle drops away and will be in situ for the summer period only.

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Sam is absolutely thrilled with the success of this joint venture. ‘The Seaford Beach Access campaign, with the support from Seaford Town Council and the public, has meant that the vision of having access for everyone onto Seaford beach can become a reality.’

Special thanks must also go to The Builders Club who will be providing the decking and labour for phase one at no charge.

Seaford Town Council is pleased to work with any individual or organisation on similar projects that result in enhancements to the town to the benefit of residents and visitors.

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Walk, Don’t Run! #TeamClifdenHouse A new team has entered the local football scene Residents from Clifden House Dementia Care Centre, Seaford, now have a regular team to take part and enjoy ‘walking football’ at the Downs Leisure Club.

Nial Joyce of Clifden House, said: ‘Our residents already really enjoy our regular bowling matches at the local Newhaven indoor bowling centre, so widening this to now also take part in walking football made perfect sense.’

those with dementia. Clifden House has long been experts in the field of nutrition for its residents.

Raising awareness of the 10 key characteristics of good nutrition and hydration care along with giving people choice and control over their dietary needs, has long been a priority at Clifden House.

Walking football is different to regular football in many ways and is aimed at the over-50s age group. It has very specific rules that outlaw all running and allow no contact between players.

Over-head height restrictions and indirect free kicks ensure that the sport is played safely with full consideration to the participants’ ages. Teams are either 5- or 6-a-side. As a result of these rules, games are played at a slower pace, often on artificial grass pitches, thus reducing the threat of pain, discomfort and injury, with players briskly walking through matches.

This allows people who have loved the sport all their lives to once again safely get back to playing and also introduces the sport to people who perhaps have never considered playing before.

‘At Clifden we work as a team to ensure that our residents have the best possible nutritional care,’ said Nial Joyce, of Clifden House Dementia Care Centre.

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The highlight of the week was the Global Tea Party on Wednesday 13th March, showing shared commitment amongst participants to nutritional care and the improvement of nutritional intake, but above all to brought people together to share joy and fun around the theme of nutritional wellbeing.

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Clifden House ran themed days as part of the week, including a Big Breakfast highlighting breakfast as the most important meal and a Smoothie Saturday. Niall Joyce said; ‘Smoothies are an excellent way of giving valuable nutrition from fruit and vegetables as well as rehydrating in an easily digestible form and are a firm favourite with our residents’.

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fantastic news from st james’ trust St James’ Trust is your local independent charity for the community; focusing mainly on the elderly and disabled but welcoming local groups of all ages and abilities in the Seaford area.

In January 2016 St James’ Trust rebranded as a Community Centre and has spent the last three years expanding, enhancing and adding more facilities to our premises in Blatchington Road. As well as our three large halls we now have four new meeting rooms, a confidential counselling room, as well as a large well stocked charity shop. Our facilities are furnished and decorated to a high standard and are suitable for a vast range of activities and group sizes.

We also have two kitchenettes for use by hirers and a catering kitchen available for use in conjunction with our main hall (seats 40 people). We have deliberately kept our room hire fees at a reasonable level to encourage local community groups to use our facilities.

We have been very lucky and have had very generous legacies left to us from clients who have used and supported us throughout the years, however it is a constant struggle to maintain these first-class premises.

We have grown very quickly, resulting in higher running costs. Therefore, we would appreciate any help

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that the community could provide in assisting us to maintain our charity, and our services, to the residents of Seaford. This can be done by donations, fundraising activities or by leaving us a legacy in a will. Are you a local company who would consider sponsoring St James’ Trust in return for us publicising your business? We rely heavily on local financial support.

Please call our administartion office on 01323 492800 for further information.

Local groups within in our Target Demographic: Seahaven Hard of Hearing Group, Seaford Stroke Club, Seahaven Lip Reading Group, Seaford Hand Bell Ringers, U3A Recorder Players, U3A Art Group, NHS Foot Care Clinic, NHS Hearing Aid Battery replacement service, Local Housing Association meetings, Five different one-on-one counsellors (with varied specialties).

Clubs run by St James’ Trust for people in our target demographic: SJT Tuesday Lunch Club, SJT Tuesday Afternoon Craft group, SJT Art Classes, SJT Men’s Meals (basic cookery courses for local men). There is also the SJT Outreach program (in conjunction with other local agencies), for people who for various reasons do not have the self-confidence to work or socialise.

Community-based group activities: Three different yoga groups from mum and baby to advanced adults, Children’s Singing group, Three Children’s dance groups from toddlers upwards, Guitar lessons for beginners and more advanced players, Children’s and teenager’s self-defence classes, First Aid Training, Meetings for various local businesses, clubs and political groups, Family meditation, Muslim community Friday prayer meetings, Muslim community children’s classes, The Foundation of Spiritual Healing, Children’s parties for the under 10s, Family anniversary celebrations.

We will continue supporting you so please support us.

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litfest 2019

LitFest19 once more provided a joyous celebration of words and music at the Crypt Gallery – from a lively reception on Friday night to a riotous assembly of poets and performers at the Open Mic evening.

It’s been fun, frivolous and friendly, with a generous helping of high culture from some wonderfully talented participants.

In its own intimate and friendly way, LitFest has helped to put Seaford on the festival map, showcasing a multiplicity of literary and musical talents within our community. We’re already looking forward to putting together next year’s programme and welcoming friends new and old.

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What’s coming up

at Seaford Community Cinema From April to July 2019

We’ve got some great movies coming up for you in the next few months!

Seaford Community Cinema’s summer season opens at the Barn Theatre on Friday 26th April with Bohemian Rhapsody (12A), charting Freddie Mercury’s life from joining Queen in 1970 to their Live Aid performance 15 years later. It stars Rami Malek who won the BAFTA and Oscar Best Actor awards for his performance as Mercury.

The following day our matinée is Colette (15), with Keira Knightly as the young French novelist and Dominic West as the husband under whose name she wrote. On Friday 3rd May Oscar and Palme d’Or winner the Japanese film Shoplifters (15) is about a group living in such deep poverty that they are forced to steal to survive, and take a small, abused girl under their wing. Breath will be bated on Friday 10th May with Free Solo (12A) – Oscar Best Documentary – as Alex Honnold attempts to master Yosemite’s 3,000 foot sheer face El Capitan, without ropes.

Our first NT Live visit of the new season is to see All My Sons, screened from the Old Vic on Tuesday 14th May. In Arthur Miller’s blistering play a couple have overcome hard knocks and choices to build a home, raise two sons and establish a thriving business; but their contented lives, already shadowed by the loss of their eldest boy to war, are about to be shattered.

After a break for Seaford Musical Theatre’s Sister Act, we return on 21st June for Leave No Trace (12).This is about a war veteran father and his 13-year-old daughter who are living an ideal existence in an urban park in Portland, Oregon until a mistake derails their lives.The National Theatre is assembling a cast of 40 for NT Live’s production

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of Small Island, from the late Andrea Levy’s Orange Prize-winning novel, to be screened on Thursday 27th June. For the following day we have chosen the gritty French drama The Guardians (Les Gardiennes) (15), about a woman who hires a young orphan to help out on her family’s farm deep in the countryside.

We are showing Oscar Best Picture winner Green Book (12A) on Friday 5th July to mark the previous day’s American Independence Day.This film won the BAFTA and Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for Mahershala Ali for his portrayal of an American classical pianist on a 1962 tour.The movie is named after The Negro Motorist Green Book which listed places in which people of colour were permitted to stay.

With just a tad of artistic licence, Oscar and BAFTAnominated Mary Queen of Scots (15), at the Barn the following afternoon, is taken from John Guy’s biography and traces Mary Stuart’s attempt to overthrow her cousin Elizabeth I. Rachel Weisz and Rachel McAdams star in Disobedience (15), Sebastián Lelio’s film about a woman who returns from New York to the Orthodox Jewish community in London that shunned her for her attraction to a female childhood friend. See it on Friday 12th July. World-famous comedy duo Laurel and Hardy attempt to revive their flagging movie careers with a gruelling tour of post-war Great Britain in Stan & Ollie (PG) on Friday 19th July.

Starring John C Reilly and Steve Coogan, it was BAFTAnominated Outstanding British Film of the Year.

Friday films at the Barn start at 7.30pm, with Saturday matinées at 2.30pm. NT Live screenings begin at 7pm.

The season finishes with two al fresco treats in the grounds of Florence House, Southdown Road on Sunday 28th July.

First up on the outdoor screen is Oscar Best Animated Film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG) at 4pm, with the magnificent Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper Oscar and BAFTA-nominated A Star is Born (15) at 7pm. Bring picnics, rugs and weather-appropriate clothing.The gate opens at 3pm.

All tickets are available online at www.seafordcinema.org, from the Tourist Information Centre in Church Street or on the door.

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seaford stamp & post card club On February 15th 1971 Maurice Shorten’s grandfather sent himself an envelope which he had designed and drawn himself to commemorate the Postal Strike which had started on the 20th January. This was his first introduction to the topic ‘The 1971 Postal Strike’ which Maurice presented at our February meeting.

Many years later Maurice proudly showed at the club the 10 items of Postal Strike mail which he had collected to date and a club member asked, ‘How many different private post delivery services were set up during the 48 days of the strike?’ Maurice didn’t know: but decided to find out. No one has a definite answer because more envelopes with privately produced stamps have continued to turn up over the

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years, but at the last count there were over 650 services.

Some of these services were very small, like the Eros Post for ‘Love Letters Only’, which was set up by two female students at Cambridge University for post around the campus on 14th February 1971.

Others, like the company set up by a Mr Allen, were much larger, carrying thousands of letters each day – but unfortunately, at the end of the strike bag-fulls of his undelivered mail were found at the rear of a church and rumour has it he was seen having a large bonfire on an industrial estate. For his crime he was sent to prison for 3 years. Few covers remain and little is known about many of the smaller companies such as ‘1971 Pagdons Pony Express’, which was set up by the Chuck Wagon restaurant owner in Wallasey, Cheshire.

All of the Private Mail Services had one thing in common; they had to get permission from the local Head Postmaster and had to promise to efficiently collect and deliver all the mail within a certain area. Maurice has so far collected only a fraction of the covers produced, but from small beginnings large collections grow! Thank you for your sparkling presentation.

On 10th April John Wright will show his renowned collection of Canadian Postal History up to 1910. The 8th May meeting is entitled ‘Some of my favourite stamps’, and on 12th June Grace Davies will give a presentation entitled ‘Peace’. If you are interested in any of these talks then please come along. The club holds its meeting every second Wednesday in the month at the Constitutional Club in Crouch Lane. The meeting starts at 7pm and ends at around 9.15pm. Details can be obtained from the club secretary David Manthorpe 01323 492433, email: david.manthorpe10@gmail.com.

Photos (from top): Eros Post; the Postal Strike cover designed by Maurice’s grandfather; Maurice Shorten with his Postal Strike display.

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The orange circus band’s up next There was a single moment of disappointment at the Little Theatre, Seaford, one lively Saturday night in February – when The Mountain Fireworks Company took so long coming back on stage for an encore that we thought they were disregarding hands sore from clapping, whooping and stamping from 100 people who wanted more, more, more. But they were only teasing and came back one last time so that everyone who could squeeze out of their seat into the aisle could dance their leggings off. Yes, it’s fair to say we loved it.

Like most of Seaford Sessions’ gigs, this was a sellout so those who missed out, along with those who had a fab time, get your tickets well ahead of time for The Orange Circus Band from Kent. The foursome – Flash Hearth, Raven, Jessie Moonlight and Sergeant

Khan – will be bringing their brand of Celtic, bluegrass, alt-country and indie music to the Little Theatre on Saturday 25th May. The CelticAmericana band’s roots may be found in Wales, Cornwall, England and Virginia, but I’m assured that they produce a unique, contemporary sound.

Jason Dorman of The Tunbridge Wells Forum – the UK’s best small music venue as voted by NME (they have yet to visit the Little Theatre) – said: ‘The Orange Circus Band is a band that fill my heart with joy and make me sing out loud. An amazing collective of musicians with an incredible collection of songs.’

To make sure of your £10 tickets go online at www.seafordsessions.org or pop in to Seaford Tourist Information Office in Church Street. Want a taster of the musical treat in store? Watch The Orange Circus Band’s video on their Facebook page. They’re wild!

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Who’s Who In Seaford?

Laura Gutane, Ice Cream Chef at Holy Cow! Ice Cream Company Laura has lived in Seaford for seven years and has been a small independent business owner for three years. She was born and educated in Latvia, went to college in Norway, gained a Bachelors Degree at the University of Florida and a Post Graduate Degree from SOAS/University of London. Laura is a member of the United World Organisations Alumni.

Her partner is Alex and she has two tiny Holy Cow! chief tasters, Noah and Evelyn. The family has two cats, a molly fish, four shrimps and a catfish.

What do you most enjoy about your position/role? Making people smile when they taste our ice cream and meeting genuinely kind individuals.

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What do you like best about Seaford? The proximity to the sea and so many other places of natural beauty, and the kindness and generosity of people.

What is your favourite piece of music? Anything that’s not a nursery rhyme but otherwise – probably Jimi Hendrix’s Red House and Bach’s cello suite No. 1 G major.

What book are you reading at the moment? Trying to find time for White Teeth by Zadie Smith.

What is your idea of perfect happiness? Hearing my kids’ giggles and knowing I’ve got nowhere to rush to.

What has been your most embarrassing moment? Probably when I was about 5 or 6 and I cut my own eyebrows off for a laugh but then wanted to go out sledging and must’ve looked like a pasty, unfinished porcelain doll.

Where is your favourite place to go in and around Seaford? Going for walks over to Seven Sisters or Beachy Head – it’s so beautiful and the phone signal is nearly non-existent.

Which living person do you most admire? Both of my parents for their eternal love, support, encouragement and incredible work ethic.

What is your most memorable learning experience? Leaving home to study abroad for the first time, with no reference to anything familiar – makes you learn and adapt very quickly, and realise your potential.

What makes you sad? Reckless violence, and all the pain and hurt people cause each other in a world that already has too much of it.

What words or phrases do you most overuse? ‘It is what it is’ and the royal ‘we’ when I actually mean to delegate.

How do you relax? Haha, very funny. Just slowing down once in a while or preferably stopping altogether – a nap would be very nice but that’s just wishful thinking!

What is the most important lesson life has taught you?

To be grateful for all my blessings and complain less, for all my problems are First World problems. And to find joy and happiness in the present, with the people who surround me.

What is your favourite journey? A study abroad program that I once did sailing around the world visiting nearly all continents and the breath taking blast to the senses in every place we stopped – the realisation of just how small I am and how beautiful this diverse world is.

How would you spend a million pounds? Make sure my family has a place to call their own, a bigger ice cream shop and I would probably blow the rest on travel.

What is your greatest fear? Not to do a good enough job at raising my children.

What is your favourite smell? Lavender, jasmine or lily of the valley (reminds me of my grandma and when we used to go picking wild lilies in the spring).

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with six petals. White or occasionally pink flowers appear.

The common or native bluebell should not be confused with the spanish are hybrid varieties with which they can cross-breed. They share similar characteristics and can be difficult to tell apart. The Spanish or hybrid varieties and spread quickly, which means our native ones could be under threat. Enjoy your April garden and a walk in the bluebell woods too. Sylvia Reeve

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3Remove spent tulip flowers leaving stems and

leaves intact – so energy will go back into the bulb and produce flowers for next year.

3Keep the greenhouse door open during the day now weather is improving this allows air to circulate, algae could otherwise build up on the windows affecting light levels.

3Sow vegetable seeds such as beetroot, broccoli, leeks, peas and rocket outside this month as the weather warms up.

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his is the month we look forward to warmer weather, and with February reported as one of the warmest on record who knows what April might be like? Spring usually starts at the beginning of March with the spring equinox on 21st – the date on which day and night are the same length. April brings spring sunshine, growth and greenery in our gardens, trees into leaf, birds in full voice calling for mates and the first bees and butterflies searching for flowers. A walk in the woods is a real must at this time of year as woodland flowers, bluebells, wood anemones, wild garlic and wood sorrel are making an appearance. Bluebells are a highlight – a mass of these beautiful flowers are a sight to behold, spread like a blue carpet. They are regarded as the UK’s most favourite flower – the scientific name of the bluebell is Hyacinthoides meaning hyacinth-like flower. The bluebell spends most of the year as a bulb underground, emerging before trees come into leaf so that it can make the most of the sunshine which in spring reaches the forest floor. The stems push their way through the thick layer of leaf litter and once in flower attract hungry pollinating insects. Millions of bulbs can exist in one woodland area, it is estimated that 25-50% of all common bluebells are found in the British Isles, mainly in our woodlands. One bluebell stem has an average of 20 scented bell-shaped flowers, each to d

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The hyacinth is a popular spring bulbs – its scent and colours make it a favourite for the house or garden. The genus name Hyacinthus was attributed to French botanist Joseph Pitton de Tournefort (18th century) from the Greek word Hyakinthos.

It is considered to be native to the eastern Mediterranean regions but has become widely naturalised throughout Europe and worldwide.

Over 2,000 cultivars of the Dutch or common hyacinth were developed in the Netherlands, its main commercial producer. The single spike of fragrant flowers range from red to orange to violet however Hyacinth bulbs are poisonous as they contain oxalic acid and can cause mild skin irritation so take care when handling them. In Roman Catholic tradition, the hyacinth represents prudence, constancy, desire of heaven, peace of mind and is associated with spring and rebirth.

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What have a pile of sliced lemons, sugar, maple syrup and Nutella got to do with gardening? A good question easily answered. Pancakes.

And yes, you’ve got there, it was hungry volunteers at Seaford Community Garden rewarding themselves with a mini feast on the first – rainy and windswept – Wednesday after Shrove Tuesday. Jan and Veronica had three frying pans on the go as they deftly mixed batter, poured it in, swirled and tossed the golden discs to provide delicious treats for elevenses in the classroom. And there to enjoy them too was guest gardener Katie who, er, tossed around a great idea to get little gardeners involved.

What would we think about being involved with her See How They Grow project? she asked. She then explained that this recently formed group which is currently based at the Seaford Children’s Centre in the grounds of Cradle Hill School feel that while the school is closed in the summer it would be good if the little ones could visit our garden once a week to experience a little practical horticulture. She said that she, like some other mums, lives in a flat with no garden so her twoyear-old has nowhere to learn about planting seeds and watching plants grow. When Garden Team member Alison suggested that the group could come into the

garden as a pilot project to see how we all get on, we all eagerly agreed. Ever-helpful volunteers will sign up to a rota to open on an extra morning a week specially for their visits.

The Community Garden in the Crouch is no stranger to children as we regularly enjoy visits by Cubs and Brownies as well as local primary school pupils outside our normal working days. In addition, for some time we have been welcoming tots from Charlie Bear’s nursery at the adjoining Mercread Centre who come in to tend their own specially assigned flower beds. Incidentally, the Children’s Centre is offering a free volunteer’s course soon where people who would like to help young families can learn about health and safety, safeguarding and how to run a group. And we learn that the Children’s Centre really needs funds if it is to carry on its good work. Contact them either through the school, through the locality link worker Min Stone email min/stone@ eastsussex.gov.uk or via their website https:// www.eastsussex.gov.uk/childrenandfamilies/ childcare/childrenscentre/seaford/.

We hope some of you tuned in to hear musician and former local MP Norman Baker’s programme on Seahaven FM the other Sunday when Seaford Community Garden was featured. Thanks Norman.

And lest you think no actual work was being done last month, the noticeboard was being renovated and all the old curly-cornered notices replaced with bright new ones, and the poly tunnel was being readied for the tomato plants that had just started germinating at time of writing. By the time this is read the Peace Garden next door should have had its revamp too.

Yes, the leaves are starting to green up, the daffs are past their best and new shoots are pushing up in all our beds. Spring’s here and we hope you will be too, finding time to look at what’s growing and what’s for sale on Wednesdays between 9.30am and noon. Please pop in to say hello!

The Garden Team Photos (from top): Val pots on in the poly tunnel; Veronica, left, and Jan get ready to toss pancakes... Which are declared delicious by Katie.

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seaford natural history society We start our 2019 season of outdoor meetings on 2nd April with some beachcombing (collecting litter and exploring rock pools) led by Sarah Ward on the foreshore at Bastion Steps, Peacehaven.

On 16th April we will be visiting the Sussex Wildlife Trust Reserve at Woods Mill with Michael Blencowe, and on 30th April our outing will be a walk round Belle Tout and Shooters Bottom with Chris Brewer to look for spring flowers. We look forward to seeing members and welcoming visitors and prospective new members to our outdoor meetings. They are usually walks lasting about two and a half hours, and generally take place on Tuesdays – see Seaford Scene listings for details. They cost £3, which will be refunded if you decide to join the society. Unfortunately, we are unable to welcome dogs on our walks. For more information about the society, please visit our website www. seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk or ring 01323 893526.

Out and about in April

This is such a lovely time of the year. In the hedgerows, Blackthorn (or Sloe) is in flower. Its profuse displays of white blossom are a valuable source of nectar and pollen for bees, and later its foliage is a food plant for many moths.

On the roadsides, Cow Parsley provides another display of white blossom – excellent for hoverflies.

At ground level, there should be plenty of Ground Ivy on Seaford Head and in gardens, an important food for bees. Also at ground level, Early Purple Orchids are appearing in the chalk grassland – and if you are sharp-eyed and lucky you may also see an Early Spider Orchid.

An Apology: The Editor of Seaford Scene would like to sincerely apologise for the error on page 3 of the March 2019 issue. The front cover photo is not Norton Farm in Bishopstone but instead it is a private residential property in Norton.

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The Early Spider Orchid (photo right) has an amazing relationship with the bees which pollinate it. Its scent mimics the smell of the female bee, tricking male bees into attempting intercourse with the flowers, and pollinating the plants at the same time. However, researchers (led by Professor Michael Hutchings of Sussex University) have found that our warmer temperatures are upsetting the relationship between the plant and the bee. For the relationship to work, the male bee has to emerge before the orchid flower and the orchid has to flower before the female bee emerges. Otherwise, the male bee will ignore the flowers and go straight to the female bee! The researchers report that each event is more likely to happen earlier in the year now, but not necessarily in the right order, and there is therefore a risk that the orchids wont be pollinated at all. This is thought to be just one example of many where the intricate relationship between insects and plants (or birds) is being disrupted or destroyed by climate change (see www.sciencedaily.com/ releases/2018/04/180406085510.htm for more on this).

The Early Spider Orchid is an example of a plant which is likely to disappear from our countryside. We’ve also been hearing a lot recently about the decline in insect populations, with a range of causes discussed, including climate change, pesticide use and the loss of habitat to building development and intensive farming. This is important because insects are an essential part of our ecosystems. As the Early Spider Orchid example shows, they are pollinators – three-quarters of all flowering plants and the crops which provide a third of the world’s food supplies are pollinated by insects.

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Local gardener and trail organiser, Geoff Stonebanks, is on the lookout for any new gardens to open and raise money for charity this summer. Geoff said, ‘Visitors always enjoy seeing other people’s gardens, we’re a nation of nosey parkers, but even more so when they have never opened to the public before. It would be wonderful to find some new plots for 2019.’

The Mayors Trail has now raised in excess of £14,000 for the various charities selected by the Mayor each year and the Macmillan Coastal Garden Trail over £66,000 for the Horizon Centre in Brighton. Geoff goes on to say,

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Neighbourhood Watch Roundup

Springy greetings, Neighbours, and first and foremost, an apology. They say the road to hell is paved with good intention and this writer can absolutely assure you that it is. In an effort to make subs and donations easier for you, and easier for us to administrate, I have destroyed all semblance of order and things are a little chaotic. If you are registered members and sent us a standing order instruction and you haven’t seen your standing order leave your account, please don’t worry.

Letters have been sent out with more on the way and your membership is not in trouble at all.

This said, it is a perfect time to introduce your Neighbourhood Watch Committee. As the oldest scheme in the Country, we continue to lead the way with what NHW is all about – supporting a community of neighbours with a common interest in keeping our town a safe and happy place for everyone to live in, work in or visit. In short, being Great Neighbours, which in turn keeps us all safe and informed.

Introducing our Chairman, Mark Brown Mark and Vera moved to Seaford 30 years ago as a result of a job offer. In 1990 they founded their own consultancy which enabled them to travel to many different parts of the world, in particular 8 years working in Russia.

Mark joined Seaford NHW several years ago and took on the role of Chairman 8 years ago when the Seaford association was in danger of folding. Since then with the help of some excellent committees we have rebuilt S&BNHW which continues to grow in numbers. Our very low crime statistics compared to other towns in Sussex bear testimony to our success. Mark also set up the Seaford Community Events committee which runs the very successful Motorfest. Mark has been Mayor of Seaford twice and has volunteered at the Seahaven Storehouse (Seaford Food Bank) for the past 5 years. He believes

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in Service to the Community without seeking any rewards.

Meet Graham Moore, our Treasurer Graham Moore has been our Treasurer since January 2018.

Graham is also the Street Representative for Victor Close. Graham relocated with his wife, Sarah, to Seaford in mid-2016 from Suffolk to take up a job in Crawley and to be nearer his extended family.

Graham’s first career was as an engineering officer in the army for 34 years and he lived and worked in 9 different countries on 5 continents, deploying on three operational tours.

He is now Programme & Operations Manager for the Sussex Archaeological Society who run seven historic sites, including Fishbourne Roman Palace, Lewes Castle and Michelham Priory. Their twin sons live in Brighton and Croydon respectively. Graham participates in the annual Veterans and Armed Forces Day, is a member of the Sussex Military History Society and as a Captain in the Sussex ACF helps to run six nearby cadet Detachments. Graham enjoys visiting the Town Museum, walking on the clifftops, amateur filmmaking, visiting galleries and museums, and travelling around Europe. Graham and Sarah thoroughly enjoy living in Seaford, with its friendly people, very good shops and facilities, and picturesque coastal and downland locations.

Just about everyone knows Fred Newman

Fred Newman is a veteran of the NHW and has served on the SandB committee for a stellar 19 years. Fred is the Street Representative for Upper Chyngton Drive, a Sector Coordinator and the Area Coordinator for Seaford North. If you haven’t yet met Fred, be sure to say hello at our Great Neighbours Expo on 23rd May at the Seaford Baptist Hall. He always mans our publicity table and has lots of new goodies to give away. Mrs

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Newman makes sure we all get fed and watered at these events and the Newman’s quite honestly exemplify what being a Great Neighbour is all about.

Meet the Publicity & Membership Officer, Philippa Davis Philippa is mum to two teenage boys and a dog that thinks he is a cat. Philippa joined the NHW committee in 2017 when she moved to Seaford after 15 years in South Africa. She looks after our membership and publicity and is also acting secretary. She obviously has a thing for NHW because she wears a county hat as Vice Chair for East Sussex NHW Federation. She is also the Street Representative for West Street. Philippa has a day job as Business Development Consultant to an international engineering firm in Hailsham and consults to a number of other businesses both locally and abroad. She is an avid writer, an ardent advocate for human rights, has an interest in social reform and loves to cook. She also loves Seaford, its close community and the fact that family and friends are pretty much all within walking distance. She believes that being happy is always an inside job and that great neighbours make for safe communities. She says of herself that she may not always get things right, but she is a someone doing a something for the benefit of others and the world needs more of that.

is in clear evidence, crime is dramatically reduced. The NHW is about you; it starts on your street, looking out for yourselves and each other and collectively being Great Neighbours to keep our town safe.

SAVE THE DATE: Great Neighbours Expo Our AGM and Spring Safety Expo will take place on Thursday 23rd May 2019 at 6pm at the Seaford Baptist Church Hall. All are welcome. If you would like to be an exhibitor at the safety expo, please email publicity@sandbnhw.co.uk for details.

Which brings me to the official notice of our AGM. Notice is hereby given that the AGM of the Seaford and Bishopstone Neighbourhood Watch Association will take place at 6pm on 23rd May 2019 at the Seaford Baptists Church Hall. All are welcome and light refreshments will be served.

Our thanks again to our neighbours for your loyal support. Carry on being generous with your smiles, your care for yourselves and each other, and above all, be safe.

We have a committee vacancy for a Secretary and if anyone has two hours a month to spare, we know our Publicity Officer would be ecstatic to hear from you.

Just drop an email to publicity@sandbnhw.co.uk.

We are welcoming Street Representatives in their numbers and if you haven’t already put your hand up, please do. Being a Street Representative is not arduous, is quite social and will take no more than about half an hour of your time a week, if that. Just drop an email to members@sandbnhw.co.uk for information.

Having a Street representative means that issues relevant to your closer community can be more easily communicated, and it makes sharing information so much simpler. Remember that a visible NHW presence is a proven deterrent to criminals and where NHW To advertise in Seaford Scene please call 01273 710793 or email fran@seafordscene.co.uk

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gift of the year award for billy’s beach hut A jewellery gift designed for her niece earns Kelly from Billy’s Beach Hut the 2019 Gift of the Year Award.

In 2018 Seaford resident Kelly was looking for an 18th birthday present for her niece. She wanted a keepsake piece of sterling silver jewellery in a box with the words that she would have spoken to her 18-year-old self, priced within her modest budget. She couldn’t find quite what she was looking for so decided to create it to sell in her shop Billy’s Beach Hut on the High Street in Seaford under the new ISLA jewellery brand.

The jewellery brand is named after Kelly’s six-yearold daughter, Isla. Kelly thought about everything she wanted her to be, to feel, with a world in front of her and so many opportunities. A freedom with no limits,

a belief in her dreams without feeling silly. To be passionate about things, and when life gets tough not to give up. That without darkness there wouldn’t be stars...without rain we wouldn’t have rainbows... And above all else to be confident in herself, an understanding of the true meaning of beauty, to be kind always.

Last year she was encouraged to enter her new product into The Gift of the Year awards at Spring Fair, which celebrates the best in home and gift retailing.

The Gift of The Year Awards are the most highlyrespected industry accolades aimed at recognising the best new products and are judged by industry experts.

On 3rd February 2019 she was crowned the winner in the Fashion Jewellery Category.

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the rhos returns The Rhos Male Voice Choir, from the village of Rhosllanerchrugog near Wrexham, will be paying their third visit to Seaford for a concert at St Leonard’s Church on Saturday evening, 18th May, by kind permission of the Vicar and Churchwardens.

Formed in 1891 The Rhos is one of the foremost choirs of Wales. They have performed in the United States and Canada as well as in many European countries. Here in England several cathedrals have hosted their concerts, and their performances have been enthusiastically received at the Chicago Opera House, the Liederhalle in Stuttgart, the Philharmonic Hall in Liverpool and The Royal Albert Hall. They have appeared before Royalty on many occasions including taking part in a Royal Command Performance.

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Their record in the competitive field is second to none, having won the Llangollen International Eisteddfod several times and the Welsh National Eisteddfod many times. They won the BBC Radio Choir of the Year twice, beat 112 other choirs to win the Glamer Music Festival in Switzerland and won the inaugural Golden Nightingale Male Choir Competition at the Bournemouth International Centre.

They are heard frequently on Classic FM and have made many television appearances. Amongst the great artists who have sung with them in recent years they are proud to include Katherine Jenkins and Bryn Terfel.

Regardless of the venue, the choir’s aim is always to give enjoyment to their audience.

Tickets will be on sale from 1st April at £13 each from Newberry Tully Estate Agents and from Jim Taylor on 01323 490038 or Vi Roberts on 01323 896343.

The concert is organised by and in aid of St Andrew’s Church Bishopstone.

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Art@St James Mixed Media Group Two new art classes to start

Richard Potter will be running two new art groups, specifically aimed at beginners, which start on Saturday 27th April and end on Saturday 29th June. Acrylics for Beginners will be from 10am – 12 noon and Watercolour for Beginners will take place from 1pm – 3pm. The cost for each of these 10week courses is £100.

Our latest watercolour class has been very good, with at least six new members, and we have been learning so much from Richard’s tuition. We have spent at least three weeks on subjects which have so far included landscape painting and botanical painting. We’ve all learned about the importance of making sure that we

structure our paintings with some good drawing preparation, a background using pale colours, a middle ground using darker shades of paint, and then the foreground where the paint is darker to emphasise the elements within the picture. What has been so interesting in our group is how, from one subject, there are at least 12 different representations of that picture.

I am sure that those who enrol for the next sessions of painting will have just as much fun as we have had. It is good to see how a professional artist creates an image using ‘tricks of the trade’ in paint mixing and giving a demonstration of painting techiques.

Contact Lizzie Davies on 01323 492800 or visit the website stjamestrustseaford.co.uk to book your place. Be quick as places are limited!

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It’s going to be a busy April for Seaford Choral Society.

Don’t miss Rossini’s amazing Petite Messe Solennelle on 13th April.

It was Rossini’s last work and he really excelled himself.

The Little Solemn Mass was so called by Rossini, not because of its length (it is over 80 minutes long), but because he modestly felt that it did not rank with the great choral works of Bach and Mozart. (He was wrong in that Rossini’s inbred humour and mastery of the voice, was already reflected in his huge output of successful operas). The Mass calls for a demanding input for all musicians, but reflects the composer’s

ability to produce this glorious music, now firmly established in the repertoire of choral societies.

And then it’s time for you to have a go. If you know Fauré’s wonderful Requiem, come and sing with us on Good Friday (19th) – or just come along to listen – a great way to spend a Good Friday evening. Fauré wanted to create a requiem with a difference. He said, ‘As to my Requiem, perhaps I have also instinctively sought to escape from what is thought right and proper, after all the years of accompanying burial services on the organ! I know it all by heart. I wanted to write something different’. He certainly created something beautiful.

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Website: mockfordblinds.co.uk Take the A259 from Seaford, on approaching Eastbourne go straight over the first set of traffic lights then take the next left into Green street. Once on Green Street there is a bus shelter on the right hand side opposite the entrance to a small trading estate where our showroom is located.

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ROTARY CLUB OF SEAFORD

Beachy Head Chaplaincy

Due to the generosity of the people of Seaford, who have supported us over the years, Rotary Club of Seaford has been able to make a significant grant towards the work of the Beachy Head Chaplaincy (BHCT). BHCT is the search and rescue charity that seeks to save lives from suicide in the local area. They are a small team of five staff, supported by a large group of committed volunteers who patrol Beachy Head. The trained chaplains are available every hour of the day, every day of the year, to reach out, offering support and hope to anyone who is suicidal or in distress. Every donation that the Chaplaincy receives directly benefits their work in helping them to be equipped, trained and present on duty to help them find and assist those in distress at Beachy Head.

New member

On 6th February, Mark Forrester was inducted into Seaford Rotary Club by President Steven Willox thereby increasing the Club membership to 43.

Mark joined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and was posted overseas to Geneva, where he met and married his wife Debbie, also a serving Diplomat. A series of overseas postings followed which took them to South America, Eastern Europe and Asia, interspersed with periods based in London. In 1995, Mark moved with his family to Seaford. More recently he worked in Afghanistan for three short periods, visiting Camp Bastion and Lashkar Gar in Helmand Province, as well as Baghdad, Iraq and Bangladesh. He retired in December 2017. His interest in the work of Rotary is driven by a personal priority to help and encourage those who need support to build the confidence to

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engage and improve themselves. Mark enjoys travel, skiing, walking, gardening, music, theatre, reading and keeping his grandsons amused. He also has a passion for riding motorcycles, motorcycle restoration and classic cars.

Rotary centenary clock in Broad Street

To recognise the centenary of the founding of the world wide charity, Rotary Club of Seaford presented the town with a wall mounted clock which was erected on Hurdis House, at the time occupied by Seaford Town Council. The clock was unveiled on Wednesday 23rd February 2005. In 2014, the clock needed to be repaired and relocated to the front of Cameron’s Pharmacy. The Town Council took out an annual maintenance contract with the manufacturer Messrs Smiths of Derby. Recently, however, the clock stopped. It needed further repair and a maintenance service, and so early on 21st February, Smiths of Derby carried out the much-needed maintenance. The clock can now be seen to show the correct time.

Boot, Craft and Produce Fairs 2019

The first Rotary Boot, Craft & Produce Fair of 2019 will take place on Sunday 7th April at the West Martello Field. Rotary Boot, Craft & Produce Fairs will also take place at the West Martello Field on the following Sundays in 2019: 5th May, 2nd June, 7th July, 4th August, 1st September, 29th September. Admittance from 9am to 1pm. Car parking will be free for the public. Refreshments available. Gates will open to stallholders at 7.30am. For any questions contact Dave on 01323 892986 or events@seafordrotary.org.uk.

Rotary Club of Seaford, which meets Wednesday lunchtime at Seaford Golf Club, welcomes new members. For more information contact us on www.seafordrotary.org.uk/contact.php.

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The seaford 60+ choir How many Seaford choirs also offer snooker, table-tennis, board games, debating, art, craft and chat, exercise, yoga and tai chi, all for the princely sum of £55 a year, yes a year?

The choir is known as ‘The Seaford 60+ Choir’ and is just one of the many activities offered by The Seaford 60+ Club. Our ages range from 60 upwards and we have some extremely sprightly 80-year-old plus members as well as an increasing number of ‘baby boomers’.

Our repertoire is drawn from the 20th Century Popular Song Book and is well over a hundred songs. We have a set of songs we sing in old people’s homes and charity clubs drawn from the musicals that include songs from composers including Bart, Berlin, Bernstein, Gershwin, Lloyd-Webber, Porter, Rogers and more.

We love performing specially prepared Christmas concerts, last year in St Leonards Church, and we even performed a Mummers play. Other repertoire is drawn from the varied inspiration of Joni Mitchell, Ray Davis (Kinks), Bob Dylan, the Beatles, and Stevie Wonder. The choir warms up on Janis Joplin, Leiber and Stoller, daft West Country rounds and avant garde free-form vocal textures. We sing mostly in unison and have a growing repertoire of two-, three- and fourpart harmonised songs all accompanied on piano and occasional guitar or mandoline.

But do I have to read music, I hear you ask? No – all the music parts are demonstrated but if you do read, written parts are provided. If you would like to join a vibrant choir you can try us out for free! We meet every Wednesday morning from 10.30am to 11.45am in the old flint building in the grounds of the Wave Leisure centre. This is where all the Seaford 60+ activities take place. See our website www. seaford60plusclub.yolasite.com. We are led by Nigel Goss, composer and Seaford resident. Catch his jazz ensemble ‘Music from the Sofa’ at St Leonard’s Church at 1pm on 11th May. Free with collection.

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On Sunday, 30th June, the first Martello Half Marathon will take place starting at the Salts Recreation Ground and making its way on to the Downs before returning to the town. This is a challenging trail run that follows tracks and paths for most of its route. The effort needed to get to the highest point on the Downs is well rewarded by the stunning views over Seaford Bay and towards Seaford Head. The Martello Half Marathon has developed out of the successful Triple Challenge that has been organised by the Seaford Martello Rotary Club over the past few years, when it catered for runners, cyclists and walkers, but it was felt a more focussed event for runners was needed. The new Martello Half Marathon follows the beautiful scenic course run by previous participants but has been updated in that it is now a race recognised by England Athletics and offers micro-chip timing of all participants. The Martello Rotary Club is working with the professional race organisers Nice Work of Rye to develop this Half Marathon. It is expected that there will be an increase in participant numbers as a consequence of these changes, which is really good news as the event is designed to raise money for the British Heart Foundation and other Rotary charities. In previous years people said of the Triple Challenge: ‘A great event – a big thanks to the marshals and organisers’, ‘Great course, tough and totally enjoyable’, ‘The views were amazing and need to be seen...One of the best runs I’ve been on’.

The Martello Rotary Club of Seaford working with Nice Work have the knowledge and expertise to further develop this challenging and interesting event, and will continue with the tradition of providing excellent onthe-day support. Find out more at:

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Visit of Global Scholar

The club has had a visit from a Rotary Global Scholar, Tamae Kashiwada, accompanied by David Lowe and Brian Parfitt from Storrington & Pulborough Rotary Club. Tamae gave a very interesting presentation to club members.

She gained her degree in Japan then worked in local government for seven years to fund an MA in Social Development at the University of Sussex, helped by a grant from the Rotary Foundation. She explained that her ultimate aim is to contribute to creating a world where everyone can realise their full potential.

Do you have a story that helps bring history alive?

Seaford Martello Rotary Club, in conjunction with Seaford Rotary Club and Seaford Head School, are planning an event called SEAFORD LIVING HISTORY. We’d like to invite older residents to come and share their memories with students on one of these topics: l World War II, evacuation, National Service, rationing; l The Cold War; l Seaford through the ages and social history; l Life before modern technology; l The NHS through the decades.

The event is being held on Friday, 3rd May 2019 at Seaford Head School. Transport may be available if required. If you would like to volunteer please contact seafordlivinghistory@gmail.com or call 07484 747307.

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Seaford U3A News In the unseasonably warm weather in February Seaford was buzzing, particularly at the weekend, as people cast off their winter woollies and took advantage of the sun.

It was really cheery to see people enjoying our beautiful promenade walk by the sea. Then we put on our winter clothes on again and resigned ourselves to being patient as we wait for spring. Fortunately in the U3A we have plenty to keep us busy.

The trip to Petworth was appreciated by members who went. The purpose was to see the exhibition of Dutch Old Master portraits which was excellent, with the jewel in the crown being a Rembrandt self-portrait. There was also an opportunity to look round parts of the house including a magnificent fireplaces and a stern portrait of Henry VIII looking on. The huge kitchen was of interest as a time-line of the history of cooking. Members also enjoyed the small town and particularly the antique shops, regretfully deciding that the antique furniture would be difficult to get on the coach home!

The coffee morning is on 17th April at the Con Club in Crouch Lane, Seaford from 10am to noon, where members and non-members are welcome. The cost is only £2 for coffee and nibbles. Any non-members wondering about U3A are welcome to come along and talk to people. If you say that you are new you can

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This month’s talk at the Downs is on 11th April and has the enticing title of ‘Tax, care and toy boys’. To discover the connection, members can go along at 2pm to find out. The following talk is on 13th June, the subject is ‘Michelham Priory’. To tie in with this an outing is planned to Michelham Priory in June and details will be in the members’ newsletter and on the website in due course.

The Pub Lunch at the White Lion is on 24th April which is another opportunity for members to gather and chat.

See the newsletter and website for full information as this needs to be booked in advance.

The Tea Party on 4th March showcased ‘The View from the Wings’, theatrical memoirs of Brian Freeland.

Members laughed at his stories from a lifetime spent behind the scenes in theatre, ballet and opera. On 1st April Dr Sally White will be telling us about ‘The Adventures of a Lady in Flanders’ and on 13th May Keith Blackburn will speak about ‘Seaford Plans’.

Most of the home courses have now finished but some such as the nonfiction book group, canasta and French conversation groups are continuing and one-off short courses are arranged from time to time.

In March there was an opportunity to hear a local journalist tell of the trials and tribulations of the job.

There are SUN (Sussex U3A Network) courses in various parts of Sussex which are open to members and non-members.You will find details on the website.

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For more information about Seaford U3A, its linked organisations, Sussex U3A Network (SUN) and SE U3A Region visit www.u3asites.org.uk/seaford. To find out about membership check this website, ring 01323 899572 or come to a coffee morning and have a chat.

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Plans for The Youth Counselling Project’s 2019 fund raising calendar are taking shape with some really exciting and fun events coming up in the next few months.

Music: One of our most generous supporters is

Jane Reeves who many Seafordians know as the leader of Archway Choirs. She is finding time in a busy schedule to raise money with no less than three separate concerts for this charity that seeks to provide counselling for school-age young people. The first event, which should act as a magnet for Baby Boomers who cut their musical teeth on Pink Floyd, takes place at St Leonard’s Church on Friday 12th April, doors open 7.30pm for the 8pm show.

The idea for the show came from guitarist Andy Drudy of Andy Drudy Disorder, and Jane, who have been touring it along with a band and backing vocalists. The show has been playing in churches in Brighton, Oxford, Worthing and Chichester, the acoustics in these lofty stone buildings lending themselves to the beat of Floyd’s music. So look forward to classics like Shine on You Crazy Diamond, Great Gig in the Sky and Dark Side of the Moon, not forgetting Another Brick in the Wall. Tickets are available from www.usandthempresents.com Hungry for more? Then book tickets for the Archway Choir Concert called This Is Me, at Seaford Head School, to be opened by headteacher Bob Ellis and also featuring some musicians from the school, on Sunday 28 April at 6.30pm, tickets £7.50 from Archway, 1 Blatchington Road.

The hit of last autumn was Jane’s Jazz and Blues evening at Florence House. Well, back by huge public demand is our favourite diva, this time starring at the Summer Event on Sunday 16th June, again in the house and

grounds of Florence House. This event, which is bound to be a very quick sellout, is billed as the New Orleans Jazz Supper, and to get you into the mood gumbo will be served from 6.30pm. Tickets are £20.

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are The Youth Counselling Project’s quiz nights, held upstairs at the Old Plough, so put these dates in your diary: Tuesdays 14th May, 20th August and 12th November, all 8pm for 8.30pm start, tickets £5 and teams of up to eight. Karen Hall, another generous supporter, is running regular yoga sessions in the Pilates Studio at Seaford Osteopathic Clinic on Fridays at 6pm with all donations going to The Youth Counselling Project. Also look out for info about a yoga and meditation day to take place on Tuesday 2nd July.

Last but not least, M&Co is hosting the popular fashion show on Tuesday 26th November.

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What’s On In April?

Sat 31st Mar- Thur 25th April Sussex Art Collective Arts@theCrypt, Church St Sussex Arts Collective’s second series of exhibitions a part of their 2019 residency at the Crypt Gallery. Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm and Sun 12noon3pm. Closed Weds. www. sussexartscollective.com Monday 1st April Seaford U3A Outing Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane Visit for members to the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. For details see www. u3asites.org.uk/seaford Tuesday 2nd Seaford Natural History Society Bastion Steps Public Car Park, Newhaven (Ref: TQ 4114 0072) 2pm. Beach combing, beach clean, exploring rock pools led by Sarah Ward on the foreshore at Bastion Steps in Peacehaven. £3 (refunded if you join).www.seafordnaturalhistory. org.uk or call 01323 893526.

East Blatchington Lectures St Peter’s Church Hall 2.30pm. Art historian Kay Blackburn presents ‘Four Cathedrals and a River’, a trip to Basel Cathedral, then Strasbourg, Speyer and then Cologne. Cathedral. Tickets £7 (incl. light refreshments), available from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church Rd. Seaford Head Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road Monthly meeting and lunch for members and guests.Tel: Dennis Cockram 01323 491332, email: dcockram1@sky.com Wednesday 3rd Lewes WASPI Group (Women Against State Pension Injustice) St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road, Seaford 6.30pm. Women Against State Pension Injustice group meeting.

Just come along. Facebook ‘Lewes WASPI Group. Contact Local Co-ordinator Janet Blackman at: leweswaspi@ yahoo.com.

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Splash Point Jazz Club The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road 7pm. The Neal Richardson Trio with guest Mark Bassey (trombone). £10 on the door or online (booking fee £1). www.wegottickets.com/ splashpointjazz The Wednesday Group Cross Way Church, Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 7.30pm. Leprosy Mission (tbc).

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Thursday 4th Easter/Spring Country Market Newhaven Hillcrest Community Centre 9.45am - 1pm. Wide range of stalls incl. cheese, eggs, fish, Indian food & spices, baked goods, jams, preserves, textile crafts and much more. There’s a market on every Thursday between 9.45 - 1pm at the Centre. Contact Jackie Gordon on 01323 872263.

Family Roots, Eastbourne & District Family History Society Ocklynge School, Victoria Drive, Eastbourne 7pm for 7.30pm. AGM followed by a talk about family research by member John Spillman.

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Members £1, visitors £1.50 inc. refreshments. Tel: Helen Warren 01323 731792 www.eastbournefhs.org.uk Seaford Bonfire Society Open Committee Meeting The White Lion Hotel, Claremont Road 7.30pm. A chance to join and meet the committee. Email: seafordbonfire@gmail.com www.seafordbonfiresociety. co.uk Seaford Folk Songs and Tunes Circle The Office Bar, Saxon Lane 8pm. Singers, musicians and audience welcome to perform or listen. Hosted by Derek Seed.

Thur 4th - Sat 6th Meeching Amateur Dramatics (MAD) Meeching Hall, Newhaven 7.45pm. ‘Act Naturally’, a new comedy by Giles Scott, directed by Edd Ginn. Tickets £9 at www.ticketsource.co.uk/ meeching-amateur-dramatics Friday 5th NHS Hearing Aid Batteries St James’ Trust Clubhouse, 11 Blatchington Road 10am - 12 noon. Drop in and meet your local, friendly team from East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre. Please bring your brown NHS record book.

Tel: 01323 722505. Email: mail@ eshrc.org.uk www. eshrc.org.uk Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road 2.15pm - 4pm. Guest speakers, activities, tea and biscuits.

Transport available. New members always welcome.

Tel: Pauline 01323 895216 Email: white-65@talktalk.net Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘King of Thieves’ cert 15. Tickets £6/£5/£3.50.

Available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, tel: 01323 897426, or online: www.seafordcinema.org Saturday 6th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Newhaven Marina, Yacht Harbour 10am. Safety Boat Refresher/ Upskill Training. www.nssc.org.uk Cycle Seahaven Bike Surgeries Seaford Police Station 10am - 12.15pm. Bike safety checks and simple repairs. www.cycleseahaven.org.uk Lunchtime Concert St Leonard’s Church, Church St 1pm. Ashworth & Rattenbury Guitars. Guitar Duo Brian and Jon perform a wide range of music for two guitars incl.

Baroque, Latin American music.

Free event self-supported by donations. www.seafordparish.org.uk

Foundation of Spiritual Healing and Guidance St James’ Trust Community Centre, Blatchington Road 2pm - 4pm. Free healing, Qualified approved healers in attendance. No appointment.

Tea and cakes. Donations welcome. Tel: 01323 896192 www.facebook.com/Thefshg The Royal British Legion Claremont Road, Seaford 8.30pm. Dynamite Disco.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sunday 7th Beach Clean The Buckle 10am. Gloves, bags and litter pickers provided, or bring your own bucket. Supervised children welcome. Rubbish sorted for recycling. Facebook: Plastic Free Seaford Boot, Craft & Produce Fair Martello Fields (West) 7.30am (stallholders). 9am 1pm (public). Low pitch fee.

Free car parking. Refreshments available. www.seafordrotary. org.uk Tuesday 9th Probus Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 12 noon for 12.30pm lunch.

Monthly meeting with 2-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 899300 or 01323 896024 GuestHouse Storytellers Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven 7.30pm (café opens at 6.45pm). Tim Ralphs: ‘How to spin enchantment’ – a panoply of lyrical, characterful and hysterical fairytale stories offered up for performance. Tickets available for £7 in advance at www. guesthousestorytellers.com or for £9 on the door.

Wednesday 10th Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 2pm. Waiting list for new members. To hire the hall for events, email Sue Parish at sue@eleganzaweddings.com www.esfwi.org.uk/wis/seaford Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane, 7pm for 7.30pm. A talk on Canadian postal history by John Wright. All stamp and postcard

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Tel: 01323 492433 www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sspc Seaford Museum & Heritage Society St Leonard’s Church Hall 7.30pm. ‘The Magic of Pantomime’, an illustrated talk by Ian Gledhill. Tel: 01323 898222. www.seafordmuseum. co.uk Thursday 11th Bizzybirds The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road 10am - 12 noon. Monthly meeting for women looking to build their business and network with like-minded women. www.bizzybirds.co.uk Seahaven RAFA Lunch 12 noon for 12.30pm. Twocourse lunch at either the Royal British Legion or the White Lion. Book one week in advance. Tel: 01323 898907 Seaford U3A Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 2pm. Talk and afternoon tea.

Speaker from the Coop Estate Planning Group on ‘tax, care and toy-boys’. £4 including afternoon tea (members only).

Please book before 10am on the day. Tel: 01323 899572 www.u3asites.org.uk/seaford Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7pm. NT Live. ‘All about Eve’. Cert 12A. Tickets £13.50/£12.50/£8. Available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, tel: 01323 897426, or online www.seafordcinema.org Thur 11th - Sat 13th Meeching Amateur Dramatics (MAD) Meeching Hall, Newhaven 7.45pm. ‘Act Naturally’, a new comedy by Giles Scott, directed by Edd Ginn. Tickets £9 at www.ticketsource.co.uk/ meeching-amateur-dramatics Friday 12th Hearing Aid Maintenance, NHS Batteries & Hearing Loss Advice in Seaford Downs 60+ Club, Sutton Corner 10am - 12 noon. Drop in and meet your local, friendly team

£6. To book call Madeline on 01323 890175.

from East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre. Please bring your brown NHS record book.

Tel: 01323 722505. Email: mail@ eshrc.org.uk www. eshrc.org.uk

Sunday Tea Dances Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven 2pm - 4.30pm. Ballroom, Latin, popular sequence and occasional line dances. £6, including tea and biscuits (first visit £1.50). Tel: Fred Weston on 01323 898813

Sussex Events Ltd presents Pink Floyd Music Show St Leonard’s Church, Seaford 8pm (doors open at 7.30pm).

A concert for Pink Floyd fans with Andy Drudy (guitar) and Jane Reeves (lead vocalist). Tickets £20 at: www. usandthempresents.com

Seaford Music Society St Leonard’s Church, Church St 3pm - 4pm. Doors open at 2.30pm. ‘Hey Diddle Fiddle’ – a family concert for children of all ages. Non-members £8 (students £5). Free for accompanied children. Tickets are available from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church Street, or via society treasurer Paul Moore. www.seafordmusicsociety.com

Saturday 13th Crouch Bowling Club Seaford Open Day Crouch Gardens, East Street 10am - 2pm. Come and see what the Club with their new Clubhouse in Crouch Gardens have to offer. For more information call Pat Purser on 01323 654788 or email pat. purser@hotmail.co.uk.

Monday 15th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford Clubhouse 7pm. NSSC Board Meeting (members only). www.nssc.org.ukMon 15th -

St Andrew’s Church St Andrew’s Church, Bishopstone Village 10am - 2pm. Help raise funds to keep this historic AngloSaxon church open. There’ll be coffee and cakes, knits, cards, books, plants and toys for sale, plus organ music and an Easter egg hunt for the children. Local historian Philip Pople will be available to answer questions.

Tuesday 16th Seaford Natural History Society Woods Mill (Ref: TQ 2184 1378) 11am. Introduction to the Sussex Wildlife Trust Reserve at Woods Mill by Michael Blencowe, followed by a walk round the reserve. £3 (refunded if you join). www. seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk or call 01323 893526.

Plastic Free Society Seaford The Seven Sisters, Alfriston Rd 7pm. Community meeting.

Facebook: Plastic Free Seaford Wednesday 17th Seaford U3A Coffee Morning Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 10am - 12 noon. Find out about courses, workshops and outings. £2 incl. tea/coffee/cake. www.u3asites.org.uk/seaford Prospective members welcome.

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Seaford Choral Society St. Leonard’s Church 7.30pm. Rossini’s amazing ‘Petite Messe Solennelle’, conducted

by Colin Hughes. Tickets £10 (children £5), available from members, Newberry Tully or on the door.

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Sat 13th and Sun 14th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Family weekend for members and their guests only. Camping available on Fri and Sat nights. www.nssc.org.uk Sunday 14th The Joyce Campbell Sunday Lunch Club St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road 1pm. A get together for lunch for senior citizens in Seaford.

Easter Sun 21th Churches Together in Seaford See page 33 for details of church services across all the churches in Seaford at Easter.

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The Wednesday Group Cross Way Church, Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 7.30pm. Informal: Barbara Bradley. All welcome.

raffle, tombola and games in aid of Leukaemia Care. Donations wanted. Contact Debbie Cox. Tel: 07596 709044Email: coxdeb8@gmail.com

Thursday 18th Seaford Afternoon Flower Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 2pm. Monthly meeting and opportunity to join. Annual fee £29, visitors £5 on the door including refreshments. Tel: Mary Morris 01323 893899 or Sue Ward 01323 894848.

Cycle Seahaven Bike Surgeries Peacehaven Big Park 10am - 12.15pm. Bike safety checks and simple repairs. www.cycleseahaven.org.uk

Sussex Wildlife Trust Seaford & Eastbourne Area Group Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1UE (car park next to the Church) 7.30pm. ‘Extinct Birds’, illustrated talk by SWT Officer, Michael Blencowe. SWT members £3/ visitors £4. Tel: 01424 777291 or 07946 753135. www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk Friday 19th Seaford Choral Society St Leonard’s Church 7pm. We invite you to come and sing with us or listen to Fauré Requiem ‘Almost Instant’.

For details visit: www.seafordchoral-society.com Fri 19th - Easter Sun 21th Firle Place Garden Show Firle, Nr Lewes, BN8 6LP 10am - 5pm daily. Specialist nurseries, garden products and homeware gifts, artists, designers, country food and wines plus children’s entertainment. Tickets at the gate: adult £8/Senior £6/ child £3/Family £20. Or prebook for fast entry at www. thegardenshowonline.com.

Tel: 01243 538456.

Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘I Got Life’ cert.

15. Tickets £6/£5/£3.50.

Available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, tel: 01323 897426, or online. www.seafordcinema.org Saturday 20th Seaford Little Theatre Sale & Fundraiser 4 Steyne Road, Seaford 10am - 4pm. Easter Fun & Fundraiser with a sale of props, costumes and jewellery plus

SBC Singers Concert Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 7pm-9.30pm. Spring concert with Easter Praise with retiring collection to help rebuild the home of Sarah Chhin, a charity worker helping orphans in Cambodia, after a termite invasion.

The Royal British Legion Claremont Road, Seaford 8.30pm. The Gangsters.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sunday 21st Friends of Tide Mills meeting Tide Mills 10am - 12 noon. Meet at beach end of old village road.

Help us to care for this special place. Email: brian.skinner2@ btinternet.com Tuesday 23rd Seaford Ladies Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 12 noon for 12.30pm. Monthly meeting with guest speaker and lunch. Tel: Liz Merritt on 01323 895553.

Seaford Sweethearts WI Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 8pm. Monthly meeting. hello@ seafordsweetheartswi.com Wednesday 24th Seaford U3A Pub Lunch The White Lion, Claremont Rd 12.30pm. for 1pm. £20 for three courses. Please book with organiser. Tel: 01323 892244. www.u3asites.org.uk/seaford Seaford Women’s Circle The Yurt at Florence House 7pm. A space to learn and share. Each month a different woman from the community holds the circle or offers a talk/ mini workshop. We usually start with a little meditation and end with a song or chant. All ages welcome. www.facebook.com/ groups/seafordwomenscircle

Thursday 25th Seaford Horticultural Society St Leonard’s Hall, Church Lane 7pm. Members’ social evening with ‘Native Orchids of Sussex, Surrey and Kent’, a talk by Peter Lovett. www.seafordhorti.com Friday 26th Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, cert. 12A. Tickets £6/£5/£3.50.

Available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, tel: 01323 897426, or online. www.seafordcinema.org Comedy Seaford The View at Seaford Head, Southdown Road 8pm (doors 7pm). Monthly comedy night hosted by Julie Jepson. Headliner Rosie Jones.

Tickets £10 on door or in advance from Golf Club and Seaford Tourist Info, 37 Church St. Tel: 07773 522943.

Saturday 27th Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 2.30pm. Matinée session.

‘Colette’, cert. 15. Tickets £6/£5/£3.50. Available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, tel: 01323 897426, or online. www. seafordcinema.org The Royal British Legion Claremont Road, Seaford 8.30pm. Disco with Paul.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sat 27th - Sun 28th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Family weekend for members and their guests only. Camping

available on Fri and Sat nights. www.nssc.org.uk Sat 27th - Thurs 23th May Sussex Art Collective Arts@theCrypt, Church St Sussex Arts Collective’s third exhibition series ‘Collection 3’. www.sussexartscollective.com Sunday 28th Archway Choir Seaford Head School 6.30pm. ‘This Is Me’ concert featuring the song of that name sung by Keala Settle for the film ‘The Greatest Showman’.

Funds raised go to the Youth Counselling Project. Tickets £7.50 available from Archway, 1 Blatchington Road or visit www. thearchwaygroup.com/events Tuesday 30th Seaford Natural History Society Belle Tout/Shooters Bottom (Ref: TV 5677 9542) 10am. A walk around Belle Tout and Shooters Bottom with Chris Brewer to look for spring flowers. £3 (refunded if you join). www. seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk or call 01323 893526.

Coming up

Sat 4th May - Mon 6th May East Dean & Friston Art Group East Dean & Friston Village Hall, BN20 0DR East Dean & Friston Annual Art Exhibition and Sale of Work.

Refreshments, raffle, free entry and parking.

Sat: 2pm - 5pm, Sun: 10am - 5pm Mon: 10am - 4pm. For more details, contact Margaret Butler, 01323 894975. Email: mandmab@hotmail.co.uk

What’s On Weekly?

ARTS & CRAFTS Art @ St James’ St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road Sat mornings 10am to 12 noon: Beginners Acrylic, 10week course. Sat afternoons 1pm - 3pm: Beginners Watercolour, 10-week course.

Both courses run from Sat, 27th April to Sat, 29th June, 2019. Tel: 01323 492800 or contact Liz Davies via www. stjamestrustseaford.co.uk

Art Workshop Be Creative, 13 Sutton Park Road Thurs: 10am - 12 noon. With Lesley Harvey. All mediums used. £15. Tel: Terri on 01323 490912 Art Workshop Paradise Park Café, Avis Road, Newhaven Last Sat of the month: 9.30am - 11.30am. With Lesley Harvey.

All materials provided. £12. Tel: 07722 236741 to reserve a place. Email: lesleyharvey17@ hotmail.com

Chinese Painting Group Hellingly Village Hall off A22 Weds: 1 - 4pm. Professional Chinese tutor. Materials available. Beginners and new members welcome. For more details contact: 01273 515452 East Sussex Moviemakers St Luke’s Parish Rooms, Stone Cross, Pevensey 1st & 3rd Weds: 7.30 9.30pm. Members show videos, advice available, speakers on video-related topics. Contact Valerie McManus: 07950 904778, valmcmanusuk@yahoo.com www.eastsussexmoviemakers. com Jewellery Classes Seaford Mon: 6 -9pm, Wed: 10am 2pm, Fri: 10am - 2pm. tel 07952 195341, email: info@ leprevost.co.uk, www.leprevost. co.uk 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 Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Road Weds: 10am - 12 noon. Knit, natter and crochet. All made welcome. Tel: Eileen on 01273 510491 or Lyn 01323 893412 Newhaven Art Club Peacehaven Evangelical Church Mon: 2pm. Members meet to paint and draw together with discussions, demonstrations, life drawing and sketching outdoors. Annual subs. £25.

Why not come along and see how you get on? www.newhavenartclub.org.uk Newhaven Knit ‘n’ Natter Group Hillcrest Centre Bay Vue Road, Newhaven Mon: 2pm-4pm. Room 4.

Friendly support for knitting and needlework enthusiasts.

All ages and abilities welcome.

No fees or subscription. Bring along your knitting and enjoy refreshments in the café.

Free parking and access for the disabled. Further details, tel: 07540 199616 or 01323 890205

Ouse Valley Artists Denton & Mount Pleasant Social Centre Weds: 9am 12.30pm. Friendly group of enthusiastic artists, all abilities welcome. For more info call Diane on 01323 670025 or email diane.yvonne.king@ gmail.com or call Pat on 01273 516183.

Seaford Art Club Downs Leisure Centre Fri: 2 - 4pm. A friendly, active group of enthusiastic, competent artists.

Demonstrations, practical sessions, gallery visits and other trips. Tel Anne: 01323 491008 www.seafordartclub. weebly.com Seaford Machine Knitting Club Baptist Church, Belgrave Rd 2nd Fri of month: 2 - 4pm.

Tel: Helen Doran on 01323 872218 or email: hdoran@ talktalk.net Seaford Photographic Society The Martello Room, Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane Fri: 7.30pm. September to May. www.seafordps.org.uk

CLUBS & ORGANISATIONS

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

Mon - Sat: 10am - 2pm. Shop.

We offer the following services for older people: information and support, medical transport, visiting and befriending, contact time. Volunteers required.

Tel: 01323 899434 www. ageconcernseaford.btck.co.uk 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.

Bipolar UK Support Group St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road 2nd Weds of month: 1.30pm-3.30pm.

Information and support for individuals affected by bipolar, including friends, family and carers. www.bipolaruk.org Canasta Afternoon Seaford & Blatchington Lawn Tennis Club, 47 Belgrave Road 1st & 3rd Weds of month: 2pm. £2.50 per session incl.

tea/coffee and biscuits. For info, tel: June 01323 896456.

Civil Service Pensioners Alliance The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Rd 1st Tues of month: 10am.

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

Refreshments.

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

Tel: 01323 870409 email: cuckmere transition@gmail.com www. cuckmerevalleytransition.org.uk Deans Senior Tea Club Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Mon: 2pm - 4pm. Social club for all. The aim is to combat loneliness and isolation.

Tea, cakes, games, raffle and entertainment. All welcome.

Dog Training The Scout Hut, The Salts Recreation Ground Mon & Tues evenings: Seaford & District Dog Training Club. Dog training classes in accordance with the Kennel Club Good Citizens Scheme.

Class levels are puppy, bronze, silver and graduate.

Tel: Dave 07516 934927 www.seaforddogclub.co.uk Downs 60+ Club Sutton Corner, Seaford (Old Flint Building, grounds of Downs Leisure Centre) 10am-12 noon and 2-4pm.

Mon am: Art, snooker. pm: Snooker, table tennis, board games. Tues am: Snooker, art, keep fit (10.30-11.30) pm: Board games, table tennis.

Weds am: Art, snooker, choir (10.30-11.30), lunch club 12.30pm pm: Snooker, craft & chat. Thurs am: Art, board games, snooker, exercise & line dancing pm: Art, snooker.

Fri am: Art, snooker pm: Table tennis Sat am: Table tennis, snooker. Occasional discussion group, card games and minibus trips. Visit twice then pay £55 for the year; no more to pay for unlimited visits (excl. lunch).

Come along or call 01323 896422 on Weds 10am 12 noon.

East Dean & Friston Gardening Club East Dean Village Hall, Gilberts Drive 2nd Fri of month: 2.15pm 4pm. Variety of guest speakers.

Membership £7 per year, visitors welcome. Tel: Fran 01323 423529 Family History for Beginners Seaford Library, 15-17 Sutton Park Road Thurs: 11am - 2pm. Find out how to begin research into your family history. Book an appointment at first floor info desk or tel: 0345 6080196.

French in the Cuckmere Valley Near Littlington French conversation groups led by French teacher. One-toone’s, preparation for exams, Skype lessons, proofreading, translation, French film and literary groups. For more information tel: 01323 871204/ 07903 610880 or email babkun@gmail.com Friendship The Base (next to the Salts Café), Marine Parade Thurs: 10.30am - 12 noon.

We chat, enjoy music, play games and buy a drink in the café next door. £2 each week (carers free).

Tel: Sam 01323 897320 The Havens Day Clubs for Over 65s Kempton House, Peacehaven: Tues: 10am-3pm, or half day. Newhaven Age Concern Club: Weds: 10am3pm, or half days. Care, support, friendship and respite care.

Run by Age UK East Sussex.

Tel Nicola on 07850 987131, Lewes office 01273 476704 www.ageukeastsussex.org.uk Heartsease Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 1st Fri of month (except August): 2.30pm. Monthly group welcoming anyone who finds themselves alone and would enjoy some social interaction. Speakers, activities, companionship and tea. Tel: John and Jill Hughes 01323 898678 HIVE Youth Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 7.15 - 8.45pm. (School year 7 – sixth form). Games, activities, workshops, pool, table football, table tennis, Xbox, instruments, social events, trips out, advice, encouragement & guidance. Annual membership £5 (excl. social events and trips). Term time only.

Tel: 01323 896009 www. seafordbaptistchurch.org.uk

To advertise in Seaford Scene please call 01273 710793 or email fran@seafordscene.co.uk

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Kids Aloud Kingswell, 115-117 Vale Road (Community Church Hall) Fri: 3.45pm - 5.30pm. Free after-school activities for children aged 4-12. All welcome for games, art and stories. Tel: Tina 01323 492833. www.kings-well.org.uk/kids_ aloud.htm Know Dementia Memory Moments Café Meridian Centre, Meridian Way, Peacehaven Fri: 9.30am - 12.30pm.

Informal café for people with dementia and their family supporter/carer. Includes tea, coffee and cake, and a little fun and laughter with games, talk, music, dance etc. Tel: 01273 494300 Email: info@ knowdementia.co.uk Lipreading Classes St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Tues:10am - 11.45am.

Newcomers welcome, first session free. Great confidence builder. Six week terms. Fee includes membership of Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club. Tel: Jenny 01273 585339 L: IVE Youth Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 6 - 7pm. (School year 3 - 6). Games and activities inc. pool, table football, table tennis, games consoles, craft zones, and a tuck shop. Admission £1 inc 50p worth of tuck.

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

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

6.30pm - 8.30pm. Seniors Youth Club (Year 9+), £1. For more details contact Roger Daw on 01323 892531 National Trust Seaford Association (NTSA) Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane.

3rd Wed of month: 2.30pm.

Illustrated talks on diverse subjects from Oct to March.

Outings from spring to autumn

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plus other social and fundraising events. New members welcome. Visitors £2.50. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/nt Newhaven & Seaford Sea Cadets The Old Church, Chapel Street, Newhaven Mon & Fri: 7pm - 9pm (seniors) Fri: 7pm - 9pm (juniors) Newhaven, Peacehaven & Seaford Lions Club White Lion Hotel, Claremont Rd 4th Thurs of month: 8pm meeting. www.npslions.co.uk Youth Club Newhaven Lewes Road Hut, Robinson Road, Newhaven Weds: 6.30-8.30pm.

For young people aged 11+.

Info 01273 517250 or youth@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Probus Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd 2nd Tues of month: 12 noon for 12.30pm lunch. Monthly meeting with 2-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 899300 or 01323 896024.

The Rotary Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd Weds: 12.45 for 1pm. Weekly meeting.

Royal Antidiluvian Order of Buffaloes RAF Club, Wish Road, Eastbourne Sun: 6pm. Weekly meetings.

Tel: 07766 404133 or 07709 290934 or email: dkg53@ talktalk.net The Royal Society of St George Monthly events. England’s leading patriotic society.

Contact Chairman 01323 899985 or email: 514928@ talktalk.net.

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

Membership £29 per year. Visitors £5 including refreshments per meeting. Tel: Mary Morris 01323 893899 or Sue Ward 01323 894848.

Seaford Bonfire Society White Lion Hotel, Claremont Rd First Thurs of month: 7.30pm.

Membership and open committee meeting. Email: seafordbonfire@gmail.com www.seafordbonfiresociety. co.uk

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

Fri: 6.30 - 10pm. Duplicate bridge for intermediate and above. For further information please refer to our website www.bridgewebs.com/seaford Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Mon: Cribbage & Line Dancing.

Tues: 9.30am Slimming World.

3rd Weds: Klondyke Whist.

Thurs: Tea Dance/Dance Classes. Fri & Sun: 8.15pm Bingo. Tel: 01323 890087 Seaford Evening Flower Club St Luke’s Church, Walmer Rd 1st Thurs of month: 7pm for 7.30pm demo. Affil. to NAFAS. New members welcome.

Visitors £4.50 including refreshments. Tel Marian on 01273 515544 Seaford Head Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 1st Tues of month: Monthly lunch for members and guests.

Tel: 01323 896373 Seaford Martello Rotary Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road Mon: 7.15pm for 7.45pm.

Tel: 07984 581784 or email: seafordmartellorotary@gmail. com.

Seaford Museum & Heritage Society Martello Tower Winter opening times: Saturdays: 2-4pm Sunday & bank hols: 11am4pm. Groups by appt. Archives open every 1st Sun of each month. Tel: 01323 898222 www.seafordmuseum.co.uk Seaford Quakers Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Rd Sun: 10.30 - 11.30am. Meeting for worship followed by refreshments. All welcome.

Tel Margaret Brandram on 01323 381282 Seaford Social Club for Blind & Partially Sighted People St Peter’s Hall, Belgrave Road 1st Thurs of month: 2-4pm.

Entertainment and tea.

Tel: ESAB 01323 832252 Seafordspirit: Seaford Independent Spiritualist Church 3 Warwick Road Tues: 7.30pm - 8.30pm Healing. Thurs: 7.30pm Divine Service. Friday: 10.30pm 12 noon Healing. Alternate

Saturdays: Clairvoyant Evenings 7.30pm. Demos/ workshops see website. All welcome. Tel 01323 737407 Email: enquiries@seafordspirit. co.uk www.seafordspirit.co.uk Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 2nd Weds of month: 7.15pm.

Monthly speaker. All stamp and postcard collectors welcome.

Tel: 01323 492433 www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sspc Seaford Stroke & Caring Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Mon: 2 - 4pm. Slides, music, quizzes, bingo, tea and homemade cakes. Some transport available. Tel: Joyce Woodgate: 01323 894547 Seahaven (Afternoon) Trefoil Guild Afternoon Meeting St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church St. 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 Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd 1st Friday of month: 2.15 - 4pm. Guest speakers and other activities, tea and biscuits, raffle. Local transport may be available at a small cost.

Contact Pauline 01323 895216 Southdown Bridge Club 60+ Club, Downs Leisure Ctr Weds: 6.15pm for 6.30pm start. Friendly Duplicate Bridge club for improvers up.

Tel: 01323 896071 Email: creamer@uwclub.net www.bridgewebs.com/ southdown The Submariners Association (Sussex Branch) Royal British Legion Club, Claremont Road 1st Fri of month: 7.45pm.

For all ex and serving submariners. Tel: Harry Summerton 01323 734132 Survivors of Suicide The Matthew 25 Mission, Brodie Hall, Christ Church, Seaside, Eastbourne 2nd Mon: 7pm-8.30pm. Group for people affected by suicide. www.sussexcommunity.org.uk

Sussex Army Cadet Force No. 2 Platoon (Seaford) Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Mon & Weds: 7.30 - 9.30pm.

For ages 12 (school year 8) to 18 yrs. For further information email kevin.falconer@serfca.org or tel: 01273 552222 Sussex Community Development Association (SCDA) Denton Island Community Centre, Denton Island, Newhaven SCDA works across East Sussex supporting community based projects addressing the needs of those most vulnerable in the community.

SCDA offer a wide range of courses and information sessions: Cooking classes (basic cooking skills, cooking on a budget, cooking tasty dishes, cooking international cuisine) Wellbeing activities (walking for health, couch to 5k, walking football, dinky buggy walks, get fit with your dog) Diabetes Support Group Greenhavens Network Bike Maintenance For full details, dates and times visit the What’s On section on the SCDA website www. sussexcommunity.org.uk Sussex Wildlife Trust Various locations in and around Seaford 1st Thurs of month:10am 3pm, Sept to May. For details tel: 07824 151935. Email: sarahquantrill@sussexwt.org.uk www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk Sussex Wildlife Trust Youth Rangers Various locations in and around Seaford Tues:Term time only.

Volunteer group for 16-25 year olds. Carry out practical conservation tasks and learn about wildlife whilst gaining valuable work experience.

Email: nikkihills@sussexwt. org.uk www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk U3A Members’ Interest Talks Downs Leisure Cent., Sutton Rd Thurs: afternoon. Subjects range from Japanese Ideas to Bonnard in Search of Rainbows, Chickens, Parliament and more. www.u3asites.org. uk/seaford/home

The Union Club, Seaford 1 Stafford Road A non-political social club for residents. Lounge bar, dart board, snooker table, TV screens, and events.

Applications for membership all welcome. Tel 01323 890015 email: membership@ theunionclub.plus.com

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

Supporting people with learning difficulties through work experience. All welcome.

Fundraisers: raise funds and enhance your profile for free, any Thursday with booked slot.

Tel: 01273 812976

Whist Drive St Thomas More Roman Catholic Church Hall, Sutton Road Thurs: 1.45pm. £2 inc. tea and biscuits. Tel: 01323 896412

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

Who Let the Dads Out? Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 2nd Sat of month: 9.30am 11.30am. For children 0 to 11 yrs with their dads, granddads and male carers. Tel: 01323 896009

community

Clinton Centre Café Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Tues: 10am - 11.30am. Coffee/ tea and biscuit or toast and butter, £1. Tel: 01323 873262 Coffee Morning & Bring & Buy St Luke’s Church Hall, Walmer Rd Weds: 10am - 12 noon Coffee Pot Chyngton Methodist Church Hall Thurs: 10 - 11.30am. Assorted items on sale. Disabled access.

Friendly atmosphere.

Tel: 01323 891534 East Dean Farmers’ Market East Dean Village Hall,Village Green Lane off Gilberts Drive Weds: 10am - 12.30pm.

01323 423481 Family Learning and Youth Activities Please call for information.

Tel: 01273 517250, email: familylearning@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk International Coffee Morning St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 2nd & 4th Weds of month: 10.30am - 12.30pm. FebruaryDecember, term time only.

Local Indoor Market Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Fri: 10.30am - 2.30pm. Local community market, formerly held at the Clinton Centre on Tuesdays. Stalls available. Email: sussexmarkets@live.co.uk Facebook: Sussex Markets

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

Newhaven Country Market Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven, BN9 9LH Thursdays: 9.45am - 1pm (2pm Easter and Christmas markets). Homemade produce, free-range eggs, fresh fish, plants, crafts, café. Free parking, access for the disabled.

Contact Jackie Gordon on 01323 872263.

Newhaven Street Markets Newhaven High Street Thurs & Sat: 9am - 2pm. Fresh produce, bread, pastries, fish & seafood, street food, clothes, arts & crafts, household goods, fishing tackle, handmade jewellery. For stall hire tel 01273 517544 or email:new havenmarket@outlook.com One You East Sussex Various locations Free healthy lifestyle service.

Supporting East Sussex residents to eat well, move more, drink less, be smoke free and lose weight through internal programmes and 1-2-1 support. Plus free NHS health checks. To self-refer or refer a friend go online or tel: 01323 404600 www.oneyoueastsussex.org.uk Plastic Free Seaford The Seven Sisters (function room) Alfriston Road 3rd or 4th Tues: 7pm. Monthly Community Meeting for the Plastic Free Seaford campaign.

All welcome.

Facebook: Plastic Free Seaford

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

Sat: 10am - 12 noon.

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

Sat: 10am - 12 noon. Come and enjoy a comfortable rest, hot drink, friendly chat.

Seaford Police Neighbourhood Policing Team Meet & Greet Downs Leisure Centre Thurs: 3.30pm. Meet your local Police Community Support Officers. www.sussex.police.uk Seaford Street Markets Sutton Road 2nd & 4th Friday of the month: 9am - 1pm. www. seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk/ Street-Markets.aspx Seaford Tree Wardens Various locations 1st Saturday & 3rd Tuesday: Mornings: two-hour sessions caring for Seaford’s newly planted trees. Tools provided.

For details visit the Facebook page or seafordtreewardens. wordpress.com Seahaven Storehouse Seaford Community Church, 115-117 Vale Road Thurs: 10am - 1pm. Providing basic food items to those in need. Tel/text: 07921 844930 Email: seahavenstorehouse@ gmail.com www.kings-well.org. uk/storehouse.php Tutoring Tutor’s home in Seaford Tutoring services for primary/ secondary ages – help with building confidence, English, Maths, skills for learning, English/History to GCSE, 11+/ SATS preparation. . Contact Liz Hunter (DBS checked) on 07918 127763 or 01323 893933. Email: lizthetutor@ btinternet.com Young People Wellbeing Group Denton Island Community Centre, Newhaven Every Tuesday: 4.30-5.30pm.

6-week workshops on selfesteem, confidence, resilience, and mental health. Next one starts on 23 April. For young

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people aged 13 to 16. Contact 01273 517250 or youth@ sussexcommunity.org.uk

Ladies’ clubs

Bizzybirds The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road monthly meetings Bizzybird meetings offer an opportunity for business women to connect over coffee while sharing hints, tips and advice with occasional guest speakers and training sessions. For upcoming dates and more info visit www.bizzybirds.co.uk Blatchington Hill Townswomen’s Guild The Chapel Room, St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Road, Seaford 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm.

Members only. Membership enquiries: thekavanaghs@ btinternet.com Inner Wheel Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm.

Members only.

Seaford Ladies Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 4th Tues of month: 12 noon for 12.30pm. Monthly lunch club for retired or semi-retired professional businesswomen.

Silver service meal and local speakers. Not on in December.

Tel: Liz Merritt 01323 895553 Seaford Martello WI St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church St 2nd Thurs of month: 7.30pm.

New members welcome.

Tel: 01273 583484, email: angeaston@sky.com Seaford NWR (National Women’s Register) Members’ homes and out and about Various days: For women who are interested in everything and talk about anything. More details visit www.nwr.org.uk or contact us directly by email: nwrseaford@gmail.com Seaford Sweethearts WI Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 4th Tues of month: 8pm 10pm. For further info about attending, please email: hello@ seafordsweetheartswi.com Seaford Women’s Circle The Yurt at Florence House Last Weds of month: 7pm.

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the circle or offer a talk/mini workshop. It’s a space to share and learn. All ages welcome. www.facebook.com/groups/ seafordwomenscircle Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 2nd Weds of month: 2pm.

Other activities include: Mon: Art (weekly), Play Reading (fortnightly), Walking Group (fortnightly). Weds: Craft & Chat (fortnightly). Every other month: Book Reading. www.esfwi.org.uk/wis/seaford

music & drama Archway Gospelish Choir Blatchington Rd Mon: 8pm - 9.30pm. Gospel & soul-inspired music. £8.50 a session.

Archway Contemporary Choir Chyngton School, Millberg Rd Weds: 12.30pm - 2pm at Archway, 8pm - 9.30pm Everything from Ellington to Supertramp. £8.50 per session.

Tel 01323 897590 www.thearchwaygroup.com Chyngton Youth Academy of Arts and Drama St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road Thurs: 4pm. Ages 5-12 Fri: 5.30pm. Ages 12-18.

For drama classes contact Ellen on 07791 081935 Concentus Choir JPK Project, 39-41 Church Street, Eastbourne Mon: 7.30pm - 9.45pm.

No need to read music to join this friendly choir, which regularly sings in Seaford.

Tel: Claire 07920 430162 or Sue 07789 343514. www. concentus-sings.com The Downs Singers Downs 60+ Club, Sutton Crn. Weds: 10.30am - 11.30am.

Friendly. No need to read music. Tel: 01323 896422 on Tues 10am -12 noon or come on the day.

Haven Harmonies Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven BN9 9LH Mon: 7 - 9pm. Contemporary repertoire accompanied on guitar. No need to read music. £6 per session. Tel 01273 611068 or email: marianstanley43@gmail.com for more information.

Michael Piraner’s Recorder Workshops The Chapel Room, St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Road 2nd Sat every month: 2pm - 4.30pm. For adults over 18 years of age. For more information, email: val. underhill@googlemail.com Play Readings at the Seaford Little Theatre 4 Steyne Road 1st Tues every month (except November): 7.30pm. Everyone welcome to join in or just listen; play readings are held in the coffee lounge. Tel: Mary 01323 351882 or email gmaryyoung@ gmail.com SBC Singers Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Weds: 7pm. New members always welcome.

Tel: Peter 01273 586687 Seaford Choral Society Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Mon: 7.15 - 9.15pm New singers always welcome, no experience necessary, no audition. Tel: 01323 301683, email: info@seaford-choralsociety.com www.seafordchoral-society.com Seaford Drum Group The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd Tues: 7pm - 9pm. Group drumming. No experience necessary, everyone welcome.

Tel: Jamie 07863 159742 Seaford Folk Songs and Tunes Circle The Office Bar, Saxon Lane 1st Thurs of month: 8pm All welcome. Come along, sing, play or listen. Free entry.

Seaford Handbell Ringers St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Weds: 10am - 12.30pm. For more information, tel: Margaret Hopkins 01323 325305. 1pm 3pm, tel: Jo Tigg 01323 893878.

New members very welcome.

Seaford Little Theatre Steyne Road Mon: 10am - 11.30am. Coffee morning for members and potential members. Tel: Mary 01323 351882. Last Mon of month: £1 tea and toast charity breakfast. Tel: Debbie 07596 709044. Weds: 7.30pm - 10pm (except during productions). Workshop and Social Evening. Set building, prop, wardrobe and chat over a coffee.Tel: Ray 07984 280067

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

Rehearsals - new members welcome. Tel: 01323 492240 Seaford Musical Theatre Juniors The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Weds: 6 - 8pm. Performance based learning for young people. Enquiries: 07468 916302 or email: Donna7of9@ gmail.com Seaford Silver Band Seaford Head School, Steyne Rosd 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.

Very reasonable prices. New members welcome. Contact Chris on 01323 892023 Singing for Fun Seaford Baptist Church Weds: 11am - 12 noon.

Thurs: 7 - 8pm. For adults of all ages and abilities – join us for an hour of musical fun.

No need to read music. £5.

Phone 01323 365495, 07799 818590 email: sallyann@ crystalclearaudio.co.uk Sound Baths The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road 1st and 3rd Tues of the month: Bathe in these lovely soothing sounds. Tel 07515 961327 South Downs Society of Recorder Players St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road 4th Sat of the month: 2 - 5pm.

Contact the secretary, email: sdowns@srp.org.uk U3A Recorder Group St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road Weds: 2 - 4pm. Tel: Val Underhill on 01323 895230 Email: val.underhill@googlemail. com Vocal Repertoire St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road Fri: 5pm for 8 - 12 year olds, 7pm for 13 to 20 year olds.

Join our wonderful, talented and friendly bunch for group and solo singing sessions For more details visit: facebook.com/vocalrepertoire

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Baby & Pre-School

Ante- & Postnatal Excercise Class Downs Leisure Centre, Tues: 10.45 - 11.30am. Specialist exercise class for mums to be and new mums. Crèche on site or baby welcome in class.

Tel: 07901 683577 or 01323 490011 or email c.s.cornish@ hotmail.com Artsmart Pre-school Messy Play Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Mon: 11am - 12 noon. Drop in £4.50, siblings £3. Artsmart holiday workshops contact Ann on 07834 629133 or via Facebook.

Baby and Toddler Experience Seaford, Lewes and Newhaven Classes for babies & toddlers to develop, learn, and have fun.

Tel: 07834 231971 www.the babyandtoddlerexperience. co.uk Big Park Buggy Walk Gateway Café, Big Park, Piddinghoe Avenue, Peacehaven Weds: 10am. No need to book - just turn up. www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Jitterbugs Under 5s Denton Island Community Centre, Newhaven Fri: 9.30am - 10.30am. Term time only. Tel: 01273 517250 Email: familylearning@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Piglets Toddler Group St Thomas More Church Wednesdays: 9.30 - 11.30am.

Facebook: Piglets Seaford 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 preschool children.Tel: 01323 896009

sport & dance

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

Free trial class. Tel: 01323 492795 or 07703 485348 www.nikki-b-danceschool.co.uk

Ballet,Tap, Modern & Jazz Seahaven Dance, Seaford and Newhaven Mon - Sat Contact Mechele on 07738 831616, email: info@seahavendance.co.uk www.seahavendance.co.uk

stronger, leaner and will help you burn more calories! Tel: 07989 714542 Email: steve@ whittfittraining.co.uk www.whittfittraining.co.uk Facebook: Whittfit Training, Brighton – Steve Whittemore

Ballroom Dance Classes with Studio Tempo Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane.

Thurs: 5.45pm. Beginners Sequence. 7.30pm. Beginners Ballroom. 8.30pm. Followon class. Classes also held in Newhaven. Tel: 01273 476565

Crouch Bowling Club Crouch Gardens, East Street April-Sept: Outdoor bowling.

All age groups welcome. Free coaching by qualified coaches Tel: 01323 654788 www.crouch bowlingclubseaford.co.uk

Barefoot Boogaloo Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven 4th Tues of the month: 7.30 - 9.30pm. £7/£5 concs.

Visit Facebook page for info.

Basketball with Seahaven Force Seahaven Academy, Southdown Road, Newhaven Thurs: 7pm - 9.30pm. Adults open scrimmage (mixed).

Sat: 10am - 12 noon. Open squad session 11-17 years.

Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road, Seaford Sun: 11am - 1pm. Mini Ballers 6-11 years.Tel: 07900 817868 www.seahavenforce.com Body Vibes Windover Fitness, nr Alfriston Tues: 10am. Thurs: 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Tel: 01323 871554/07930 738034 Body Works Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 2pm: All age circuits, 2.45 - 4pm: Older adult stretch & tone. £5 pp. Tel: 01323 871554/07930 738034 Boxercise® Wave Leisure, Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Mon: 7pm. Circuits and Bootcamp. Tues: 7.30pm.

Cardio Padwork and Aerobox.

All classes suitable for beginners.

Tel: 01273 510784 or book online: www.waveleisure.co.uk Boxercise® Constitutional Club, Seaford Sun: 10am.

Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Weds: 10am Thurs: 7.30pm Thurs: 6.30pm. Indoor Boot Camp. Tel: 07904 818746 Facebook: Fitness & Personal Training Breakfast Bootcamp The Salts Recreation Ground, Seaford Thurs: 6.30 - 7.15am. An all over body workout this class is aimed at getting you

Cycle Seahaven Various locations Organised rides for MTB and road riders of all levels of fitness and experienc. £5 per year All rides are listed on www.cycleseahaven.org.uk Denton Indoor Bowls Club Denton Island, Newhaven Mon - Sun: 9am - 7pm. New members welcome.

Tel 01273 514664 Extend Activities to music, suitable for older people. Have fun while you improve your balance and mobility, with seated options.

For classes and times in the area tel Sandria: 01273 514152 Flexercise Seaford Head Lower School Dance Studio, Steyne Road Tues: 6.15pm - 7.15pm. Part exercise, part dance, all fun.

Tel: Margaret 07592 026814 www.fl-exercise.com Football Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Tues: Lunchtime. Indoor kickabout for Seaford Head Year 7 & 8 students only. Steyne Site sports hall. 5pm - 6pm. Free kickabout for Year 7+, Downs Leisure Centre. Fri: 9 - 10pm.

Football Street League session with Brighton & Hove Albion in the Community. Downs Leisure Centre, £1. Tel: 01323 892531 Forces Fit The Salts Recreation Ground Mon & Weds: 7pm Sun: 10am Free tasters available. Book online at www.forcesfit.co.uk Golf Seaford Golf Club, 111 Firle Road Learn how to play at our new academy. £50 adult/£25 under-16s for six months’ use of practice facilities, two free lessons with our PGA pro and a discount card in the clubhouse. Tel: 01323 892442

Health Walks Martello Tower/The Salts Café 10am - 11am. Health walks, Tuesdays First Tuesday of the month from Salts Café and third from Martello Tower. All ages and abilities welcome.

Free. Tel: Lorna Neville on 01424 444675 or 07740 899559, email lorna.neville@ tcv.org.uk Holistic Core Restore St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road Unique six-week pelvic floor and core restore exercise programme for every woman at every life stage. For info and booking, tel: Denise 07725 358811. Email: denise@ bodywisemusclecare.co.uk www.eastbourne holisticcorerestore.com Kettlercise and CoreAbility Wave Leisure, Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Mon: 6pm. Kettlercise. All over body toning and fat burning.

Tues: 6.30pm. Core-focused kettlebell and bodyweight workout. All classes suitable for beginners. Tel: 01273 510784 or book online: www. waveleisure.co.uk Line Dancing Daytime classes for mixed abilities. Tel Val on 01323 325993 Line Dancing Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Tues: 5.30 - 6.30pm Beginners, 6.30 - 7.30pm Improvers, 7.30 - 9pm Intermediates Fri: 5.30 - 6.30pm Beginners, 6.30 - 7.30pm Improvers, 7.30 - 9pm Intermediates. Tel: Gina on 01273 470456 or 07443 425621 Line Dancing with Southern Stomp Church Hall, Bramber Avenue, Peacehaven Mon: 10am - 12 noon.

Morning Medley. A mix of dances for everyone. 12.30pm - 2pm. Good Beginner.

Weds: 10am - 12.30pm.

Improver/Easy Intermediate.

Telscombe Hall, Tyedean Road, Telscombe Cliffs Tues: 7.15pm - 8.45pm.

Improver. St Nicholas Church Hall, Saltdean Vale, Saltdean Thurs: 7.30pm - 9.30pm.

Good Intermediate.

Tel: 01273 587714 Email: southernstomp@ hotmail.co.uk www.southernstomp.com

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Line Dancing with Studio In Line Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Mon 7.30pm - 10pm. All levels Downs Leisure Centre Thurs 9.30 - 10.30am. Absolute beginners, 10.30am - 12 noon.

All levels. Tel: 07931 930770 Meditation & Relaxation St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Sat: 10 - 11am.

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

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

Email: pia1807@hotmail.co.uk Meditation Group Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Paignton House, Warwick Rd Tues: 7.30pm-8.30pm. £6.

Please contact Jacqueline for details. Tel: 07963 014560 Meditation Groups Seaford Tues: 10am-12 noon & 7pm9pm. Meetings held in Ann’s home. 1 to 1 sessions, massage and life coaching also available.

For further details, tel: Ann 07989 294445.

Mums’ Fitness Mercread Centre, Mercread Road Mon: 9.30am. Burn & Tone Weds: 9.30am. Burn & Tone Fri: 9.30am. Total Toning Seaford: Tues: 9.30am. Tots and Tums Thurs: 9.30am. Tots & Tums Children welcome. £25 for 5. New members first 3 classes £10. www.facebook. com/MumsFitnessUK Tel Alex 07540 551054 Newhaven Bowling Club Fort Road, Newhaven Sat: 10am - 11.30am. Junior Bowls Club. 11.45am - lunch. #Letsplaybowls adult try-it-out sessions. Qualified coach and members to help all learn and improve. Tel: 07401663519 www.newhavenbowling club.weebly.com Nordic Walking Various locations Sat: Morning walks in Sussex.

Afternoon taster/introductory sessions on the seafront.

Weds: 7pm. Evening taster/ introductory sessions at Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Rd. Tel: Kathryn 01323 891492, email: kathrynmcdonald2@ googlemail.com

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Obstacle Course Training The Salts Recreation Ground 8.45am - 9.30am. Running, jumping, crawling, pulling, pushing, carrying and other movements to help you get stronger and fitter for your first obstacle course race.

Tel: 07989 714542 Email: steve@whittfittraining.co.uk www.whittfittraining.co.uk Facebook: Whittfit Training, Brighton – Steve Whittemore Outdoor Walks & Activities Seaford, Newhaven, Peacehaven, Eastbourne Free, informal, friendly group walks and gardening outdoor activities. Tel: 01273 519149, email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Pilates – Alfriston Pilates Lower Ground Floor Studio, 1-3 Dane Road Tues: 12.30 - 1.30pm. £7.50 pay as you go or £49 for 8 sessions. Have fun! Suitable for all. Contact Karen: 01273 305827 or email: karen. funandfit@gmail.com Pilates – Fitness Pilates Claremont Hall, Claremont Rd Tues: 12.30 - 1.30pm. £7.50 pay as you go or £49 for 8 sessions. Have fun! Suitable for all. Contact Karen on 01273 305827 email: karen.funandfit@ gmail.com Pilates – to raise money for the Youth Counselling Project Seaford Osteopathic Clinic Fri: 6-7pm. Run by Yoga Teacher Karen Hall. Contact 07944 785520. karenmoves@ gmail.com Pilates Mat & Barre Dance Studio. Seaford Head School, Steyne Road Thurs: 6.15pm - 7.15pm. With Karen Hall. Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com Pilates – Movement for Life Pilates Studio, Seaford Osteopathic Clinic,Warwick Rd Mon-Sat: daily and evening classes. Back care, Gentle and Dynamic Pilates, Reformer and Wunda Chair, Pelvic Floor Restore, Men’s Group, Yoga, Meditation, Seniors Chairbased Exercise – something for every and any body!

Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com

Premier United Girls The Salts Recreation Ground Sat: 11.30am. Fun, free football training for girls in years 3, 4 and 5, and years 6, 7 and 8. Message us on Facebook: Premier Mini Soccer School.

Seaford Kurlers Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road, Seaford Tues: 2 - 4pm. All welcome.

First visit free. Contact June Wood on 01323 895376 or sally1989@tiscali.co.uk

Rural Rambles Seaford Third Thurs of the month: Free guided walks starting and finishing in Seaford. 2-3 hours. Walks also running in Newhaven and Peacehaven.

Full schedule online: www. waveleisure.co.uk

Seaford Netball Club Seaford Head Sports Hall Mon: 5pm-5.30pm: Starlets, age 7-9 (£2.50). 5.30pm-6.30pm: Shadows, age 10-12 (£3).

6.30pm-7.30pm: Shadows, age 13-15, (£3).7.30pm-9pm: Seniors (£5). New members welcome. Tel: Clare Flack: 07724 956649

Scottish Country Dancing Alfriston War Memorial Hall, 4 The Tye, Alfriston Weds: 3.30pm - 5pm. Fun and laughter guaranteed. All ages and abilities welcome. No previous experience needed.

Bring water and comfortable shoes. £3 per person. Email: sue_fulham@hotmail.com Seaford & Blatchington Tennis Club Belgrave Road, Seaford The club is open 7 days a week, providing a wide variety of tennis activities. Contact membership secretary Dee Kellaway on 01323 891372.

Seaford & District Folk Dance Group Sutton Hall, Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Mon: 7.45pm. New members welcome, first visit free.

Tel: Judy 01323 890759 or Pam 01273 982218 Seaford Bowling Club Chichester Road, Seaford April until October: Outdoor lawn bowls. Members play every day. Competitive and social bowling. Many social events throughout the year.

Friendly atmosphere. New members very welcome.

Tel: 01323 892831 www.seafordbowlingclub.org Seaford Cricket Club Salts Recreation Ground, Park Rd Junior outdoor training Fri: 6pm-7pm. Under 10s to under 13s. 7pm-8pm. Under 14s to under 16s. Email: seanwootten@rocketmail.com Senior outdoor training Tues & Thurs: 6.30pm-8pm.

Email: smithjps@hotmail.com New players and beginners welcome.

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

Recruiting new players for two teams in the Sussex leagues.

Come along or contact Paul Burns on 07732 202208 Seaford Rugby Football Club Junior Training Salts Recreation, Marine Parade Sun: 10.30am -12 noon. 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, Sutton Road Mon & Weds (main night): 7pm. All ages and abilities welcome. www.seafordstriders.org.uk Seaford Traditional Folk Dance Group St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road Wed: 10.15am-12.15pm. Our repertoire spans over 400 years of pleasurable dancing, with a focus on the 17th century. We welcome anyone interested in joining/visiting us. £4 pw. Tel: 01323 897315 SUP & Fitness Seven Sisters car park, BN25 4AD Sat: 10am. Fitness (on land), £5.11am. SUP Training, £5.

12 noon. SUP social, free. Join for 1, 2 or all 3 sessions.

Tel: Sasha 07568 107963 Tai Chi Alfriston Pilates, Lower Grd Floor Studio, 1-3 Dane Rd Thurs: 12 noon - 1pm. £8 per class. Soft, slow and gentle movement suitable for all.

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Tel: 07971 296698 Email: audramarshall@icloud.com Walking Rugby Seaford RFC, The Salts Recreation Ground, Richmond Road Sun: 10am. Fun team game accessible to people of all genders, ages and abilities.

Spectators welcome.

Tel: Andrew Cambridge 07724 240279 Email: seafordwalkingrugby@outlook. com www.seafordrfc.club Wave Leisure Health Walks From Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Thurs: 10am. Tel: 01323 490011 Wutan Kung Fu & Tai Chi Chyngton Primary School, Millberg Road, Seaford Weds: 6-7pm Family Kung Fu, adults £6, children £4. 7-8pm Tai Chi, £7 per class or £10 both classes. Tel: 07971 296698 Email: audramarshall@icloud. com Yoga Newhaven Tues: 10am. 60+ yoga 7pm.

Pranayama and meditation.

Weds: 10am. Pregnancy yoga 2pm. Gentle yoga for those living with cancer, ME and heart ailments. 7pm. Classical therapeutic yoga.

Thurs: 10am. Mixed abilities.

New yoga studio with all equipment provided. 5-week courses for small groups with highly qualified teacher.

Tel: 01273 512306 Yoga – Chair Based Yoga Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Paignton House, Warwick Rd Tues: 1.30pm - 2.30pm. Block of 6 classes £48. Drop in £10, space permitting. Max class size 7. For those who find floor work less suitable. Gentle class for posture, increased flexibility and relaxation. Tel: Christine 07764 188615. Email: savvachristine@gmail.com Yoga Classes for the Less Able St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd Thurs: 11am - 12 noon.

Seaford Group of Eastbourne & South Wealden Multiple Sclerosis Society. Exercises on floor and chair with trained yoga teacher. £5 a lesson.Tel. 01323 500932

Yoga – Himalayan Hatha Yoga Dance Studio, Seaford Head School, Steyne Road Mon: 7pm - 8.30pm. With Karen Hall. Dynamic yoga to invigorate and restore.

Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com

Yoga – Satyam Yoga Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd Thurs: 10am -11.30am. All levels of ability, beginners welcome. £40 for 5 class pass, valid for 8 weeks or £10 per class drop-in. Tel: 07774 862499. www.satyamyoga.co.uk

Yoga – In Balance Hatha Yoga WI Hall, Claremont Road Tues: 10am - 11.30am. Weds: 7pm-8.15pm. Fri: 9-10.15am.

Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven Mon: 12-1pm. Fri: 12.301.30pm. Small group Hatha Yoga sessions for all abilities.1-2-1 yoga sessions can be arranged. Relaxing body massage and therapeutic sports massage also available.

Tel: Sophie 07444 549859, email: inbalancesussex@gmail. com www.in-balance.org.uk

Yoga – Seahaven Yoga The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd Sat: 9.30am. Weds: 7.30pm.

The Anahata Health Clinic 119/120 Edward St, Brighton Weds: 10.45am.

The Rendezvous, 168 South Coast Road, Peacehaven Fri: 1.30pm.

Gentle traditional yoga suitable for all. Tel: 07983 622840/01323 892638 Email: seahavenyoga@btinternet.com www.seahavenyoga.co.uk

Yoga Meditation Pilates Studio, Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Warwick Road Fri: 6pm - 7pm. Unwind and look after your body and mind.

Donation. Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com Yoga – Purrfect Yoga St James’ Clubhouse Blatchington Rd, Seaford Mon: 9.30am mixed ability yoga, 11am parent and baby yoga Tues: 6.30pm pregnancy yoga, 7.30pm mixed ability yoga The Yurt at Florence House, Southdown Road Weds: 12.50pm baby massage.

1.50pm mixed ability yoga.

Thurs: 8.15am mixed ability yoga, Cradle Hill School, Lexden Rd Weds: 3.15pm children’s yoga, 4.15pm family yoga.

St Thomas More Church Hall, Sutton Road Thurs: 6.20pm mixed ability yoga.Tel: Catherine 07901 683577. www.facebook. com/purrfectyoga or email c.s.cornish@hotmail.com Yoga – Samtosha Yoga Samtosha Studio, 80 Court Farm Road, Newhaven Weds: 5-wk yoga course starting 6th March (£50), 7.30pm with optional sound bath (£12) on 10th April.

Thurs: 10am -11.30am. Yoga for mixed abilities. Small group class with British Wheel of Yoga Senior Teacher Trainer Janet Bond. All equipment provided.

Tel: 01273 512306 Email: samtosha4u@btinternet. com www.samtosha4u.com

Yoga – Transformation Hatha Yoga The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road Tues: 10am -11.30am.

Bishopstone Village Hall Tues: 6.30pm -8pm.

A gentle form of yoga suitable for all ages, from beginners to experienced practitioners.

Tel: Susannah 07862 263869 www.breathing-spaces.com Yoga with Therese The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road Mon: 9.30am - 11am Thurs: 6pm - 7.30pm & 7.30pm - 9pm Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd Mon: 6.30pm - 8pm Weds: 10am - 11.30am Bishopstone Village Hall Thurs: 10.30am - 12 noon Also regular sound baths and workshops. Tel Therese on 07515 961327 or email: theresesaunders7@aol.com Yoga – Yin and Tonic St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Rd Thurs: 9.30am - 10.45am. Yin yoga, a gentle practice that will increase mobility, flexibility and strength. £8 drop-in, £7 concession. First session free.

Tel: 07816 154644 Email: jacqui.johnston@hotmail.co.uk Zumba with Louise Zumba Fitness: Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Tues & Thurs: 10am-11am.

Shimmy your way to fitness.

Zumba Gold: Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Tues & Thurs: 2pm-3pm.

Peacehaven RC Church Hall, Horsham Ave Weds: 10 am-11am & 11am-12 noon.

Two classes – pick which time you prefer. For those who prefer a slower-paced class.

All classes £5 or £20 for 5.

Contact Louise 07786 425758, johnlouisecave@gmail.com. www.louisecavefitness.co.uk

Weight loss & Beauty

Overeaters Anonymous A self-help group for people who wish to change their behaviour around food and eating. www.oagb.org.uk Slimming World Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane Tues: 9.30am, 11.30am. 5.30pm & 7.30pm. With Tina Simpson, tel: 07534 901591 Chyngton Methodist Church, Millberg Road Thurs: 5.30pm & 7.30pm.

Emma, tel: 07790 214806 Weight Loss Challenge & Wellness Club WellnessWorks, Seaford Fri: 11am. £35 for 12 weeks.

Free private consultation by appointment. Tel 01323 897671 Herbalife Healthy Breakfast & Sampling Free. Tel 01323 897671 Skin Care Workshop & Facial Free. Tel 01323 897671 Weight Watchers 60+ Club, Downs Leisure Ctr Sutton Road Mon: 9.45am.

Join us and relax with a cup of coffee or tea.

Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven Tues: 6.15pm.

Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Weds: 5.45pm.

Come along and learn about Smart Points. Contact 07758 653851, email: sallyevans@ weight-watchers.co.uk

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