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

Seaford Tree Wardens Seaford Christmas Magic Young Mayor ’s Christmas Party

Clinton Centre Local Market Concentus Sings Christmas Mince Pie Sell Out

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Welcome

Welcome to the December issue of Seaford Scene, your monthly community magazine, business directory and what’s on guide. In this month’s issue there are lots of tips to help you through the Christmas period, whether it’s festive food and drink suggestions, Christmas present ideas, Christmas crafts or simply surviving what can be a busy time for some. We also have articles from the usual local clubs and organisations, plus the latest news on this year’s Seaford Christmas Magic, on Saturday 5th, and of course more December events and activities in the ‘What’s On’ pages.

It’s been another successful year for Seaford Scene, and this year has included the 100th issue being published in August. It’s thanks to everyone who continues to support this publication that enables it to go from strength to strength – there are now 7,900 copies in circulation! So I’d like to thank everyone who has been involved with Seaford Scene over the year – advertisers, contributors, deliverers and of course you, the reader. Here’s to another successful year and wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2016!

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4 Seaford Christmas Magic 6 Twinning Twice Remembered in Seaford 8 Rotary Club of Seaford 12 ‘Get on Board’ Sponsored Walking Bus 14 Which Wine With What?

18 Clinton Centre Local Market 20 Concentus Sings Christmas 22 Churches Together in Seaford 23 Seaford’s Little Flower Shop Gets Bigger!

27 Christmas Hangover Arts@theCrypt 30 Have Yourself a Crafty Little Christmas 32 ‘Seaford Voices’ – A Unique Singing Group 33 Talkin’ Turkey 35 Young Mayor to Hold Children’s Charity

Christmas Party 34 Drawing Spooktacular at Paradise Park 36 Speed Reduction Proposal for A259 Buckle Bypass 40 Who’s Who In Seaford?

42 Seaford Kurlers 47 Winter Cheer for French Twinners 51 Seaford Osteopathic Clinic Fundraiser 52 Physio Bike Fit 54 Taking the Stress out of Christmas 56 Two New Faces at Inner Wheel!

58 Running Commentary...

61 Chestnut Tree House Cycle Ride 64 Food Banks 72 Beachy Head Marathon 78 Trafalgar Night Celebrated in Style 82 Ed Jarzembowski – 2015 Jiangsu Friendship Award 82 Give the Gift of Film 85 Newhaven, Peacehaven and Seaford

Lions Club 87 Mince Pie Sell Out 95 Age Concern 95 Seaford Afternoon Flower Club 99 Martello Rotary Club Charity Christmas

Tree Collection 99 Seaford Tree Wardens 100 Cross Way Church 102 Local Musician Reaches UK Song Writing

Semi Finals 106 Christmas Time, Mistletoe and...Prperty Websites?

117 A View From The Potting Shed 118 Musical Showtime Concerts 119 Seaford Community Garden 122 Seaford Gardening Club 122 What’s On in December?

125 What’s On Weekly 130 Index of Businesses Front cover by Sarah Gregson 07801 250256 www.withaviewto.com

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Seaford Christmas Magic – Lighting up the Festive Season!

Welcome back to the festive spectacular that is Seaford Christmas Magic! Saturday 5th December 10am – 7pm and later!

This year’s event improves upon 2014, with lots more going on and a full range of attractions to provide a whole day of shopping, entertainment and festive cheer! From 9am onwards the shops will be starting to open their doors warming up nicely to the start of the main event.

From 10am the main event starts; the stalls will be open for trading and the Main Stage kicks off with the Concentus Choir. There are hourly Story times at Seaford Library again this year, so you can take a break for some peace and quiet with the kids between the main performances on the Main Stage.

Alternatively, if you like the idea of staying in the middle of things, there are a few smaller sets from performers on the Main Stage on each half hour, including a Puppet Show. Even better, if you do happen to miss out on any performances on the main stage then look out for the Buskers Corners, in various locations around the town.

Market Stalls will be providing you with something a little different, while your local Seaford retailers are keen to see you on the day, with so much choice available in Seaford town, make sure you visit the shops to see what they have on offer, you will NOT be disappointed. Don’t forget to include a walk around all of the side streets to take it all in. Not only on Broad Street, there’s plenty of variety on Clinton Place, Dane Road, Church Street, Place Lane, Sutton Road and High Street.

With some of the finest independent retailers in the area ranging from Toys to Hardware, from Tech to Christmas Trees and Fencing, Eyecare and even Ink; there is something for everyone, not to mention the exceptional eateries, pubs and restaurants providing you with some mouth-watering options throughout the day. Why not plan to make an evening of it too, with a visit to one of the pubs or restaurants?

Look out for the event programme – this gives you a rundown of the main event features, and you can pick up a copy from Seaford TIC and from a number of retailers

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around the town. They will also be coming out to schools and nurseries.

Then there are the website, Facebook and Twitter pages helping you keep up to date on any of the little changes or extras; and there will be public announcements throughout the day over the PA to keep you updated and giving you some ideas on what to look out for.

Getting to and from the event is made that little bit easier with the CTLA providing Bus Services on a ‘Round town’ bus route, which picks up from existing stops and drops you on Dane Road and Saxon Lane close to the action Visit www.ctla.or.uk for the route and Timetable. There is seafront parking available for park and ride if you do struggle to find a space. Then for one day only, the Pay and Display Parking has been suspended so there’s free parking for all.

There are Street Performers, Princesses and Fire Breathers, so don’t forget to take some time to soak up the atmosphere – watch out for that photo opportunity with one of the magical characters there on the day!

Don’t forget to visit St Leonards Hall between 10am and 4pm for Lantern Making, and family fun with ‘Seaford Family Focus Group’ and ‘Seaford Schools Together’ this will lead up to the Lantern Parade meeting at around 4.45pm, setting off around 5pm and ending with more music and the Christmas Lights Switch On. It doesn’t end there, with entertainment going on into the evening. There will be a Fire Show and a Funk Band just about the same time that some of the younger ones can make their way to the Funfair on Church Street. If you’d like, Seaford Community Cinema will be showing the delightful PADDINGTON movie from 6.30pm at The Barn Theatre on Saxon Lane.

This event would not be the same without the sponsors; for information about the valuable Christmas Magic supporters visit the webpage where you will find links to their websites and information about their services.

Watch out for updates; visit one of the pages below and listen out for more information; there is more planning going on so watch this space... www.seafordxmasmagic.uk www.facebook.com/seafordchristmasmagic www.twitter.com/seafordmagic

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Twinning twice remembered in Seaford A ceremony took place recently (Thursday 15th October) at Seaford Museum which means the Town’s international civic links with Bönningstedt in Germany are twice commemorated on the seafront.

Seaford Town Mayor, Cllr Dave Argent, accepted the invitation from the Town’s legendary Town Crier, Peter White, to formally unveil the original twinning plaque, which has been restored by Museum volunteers and which now overlooks the Martello Tower moat from one of the curtain walls.

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David Swaysland. “Our volunteers carefully cleaned and repainted the sign to restore it to its original splendour and we are proud to have it displayed on the outside of our Museum, where it can be seen by passersby on the promenade,” he added.

Seaford was officially twinned with Bönningstedt in 1984, after several years of informal discussion

between the civic leaders of the two towns. That event was commemorated in May 1993 when a generous anonymous donation allowed the then Friends of Bönningstedt, which is now the Seaford Twinning Association (STA), to provide the original plaque.

“At the time Bönningstedt was also twinned with Crivitz, which was in the GDR, (East Germany) and Rachoni, which is a holiday resort on one of the Greek Islands,” explained Peter White, who is also the official Town Crier for Bönningstedt and Crivitz, as well as Chairman of STA, “so it seemed only sensible for Seaford to regard Crivitz and Rachoni as ‘friendship towns’ and to develop those further links. We still have good contact with Crivitz, but little contact with Rachoni,” he added.

The new plaque which marks the 30 years of friendship and reconciliation, was unveiled at Bönningstedt Promenade in Seaford in June 2015 by the Mayors of Seaford, Bönningstedt and Crivitz and includes the dedication “Lest We Forget”.

The unveiling of the restored plaque means this important international civic link is now commemorated twice along our popular seafront: with the new plaque taking pride of place at Bönningstedt Promenade to the west of the town centre, and the original at the Museum towards the east,” said David Swaysland.

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Rotary Club of Seaford

Last Boot Fair of the Year

Below are just a few of the comments made by people who were at the Rotary Boot, Craft and Produce Fair on Sunday 4th October, whether buying, selling, organising, or all three! It really was a wonderful spectacle to see so many cars with so many and varied goods and chattels for sale to so many browsers, bargain seekers, and all with plenty of fun!

What a difference a day makes! Yesterday we were blessed with a sunny morning and 63 hopeful sellers.

Another great Boot Fair and a very big thank you to all involved. I am sorry I could not be with you but I was there in spirit.

Brilliant result and I for one have enjoyed every minute of it.

Great way to interact with the public and enhance Rotary’s profile!

the aim of greater independence. A sensory garden has been constructed for people to experience the touch and smells of an outside space.

The team at the activity centre recently had a dream to equip a room which could be used all year, with a range of sensory experiences for people with sight loss and disabilities. They combined two rooms to free some space to allow the plan to happen. The Rotary Club of Seaford discovered this great idea and decided it was a wonderful opportunity to fund the whole plan.

“We provide grants for many things but rarely can we fund a whole project and bring such an immediate benefit to a community,” said Steven Willox, Community Services Chairman. “The Club was able to join a coffee morning at The Bradbury Centre to present a cheque to cover the work required and we are looking forward to visiting once the work is complete.”

Photos from top: L to R Vice President Bill Pierce, Manager Carol Somers, and Community Services Chairman Steven Willox, the Boot, Cradft and Produce Fair.

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Treasurer Geoff Lowles (right in the photo with his fetching tabard) soon came up with some figures. The proceeds raised by the last Fair of the year came to £765.65. The proceeds for all the Fairs this year were a staggering £4,108.05, which will be used to help our charities and worthy causes.

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They have two active residential homes for adults with disabilities in Seaford – Barclay House and Applewood.

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On Sunday 11th October, a Sponsored Walking Bus took place to raise funds for CTLA, the only Community Transport charity of its kind covering the Havens coastal strip and the rest of the Lewes District.

The walkers included Lewes MP, Maria Caulfield, and the Mayors of the Havens Towns – Cllr Wayne Botting (Telscombe), Cllr Robert Robertson (Peacehaven), Cllr Steve Saunders (Newhaven) and Cllr Dave Argent (Seaford) as well as staff, supporters and volunteers from the charity.

They walked 8 miles from Seaford to Telscombe Cliffs.

do everything that I took for granted all my life. Now I realise what loneliness and isolation might do to people who find themselves in my situation – unable to drive and reliant on others for shopping, doctors’ appointments and a social life. I urge people to support CTLA in any way they can and help people who need the accessible minibuses as their only way to the outside world.”

To sponsor Ray and the other participants of the Walking Bus go to: www.localgiving.com/walkingbus To find out more about CTLA go to : www.ctla.org.uk

The photo shows a gentleman called Ray Woolven from Peacehaven. Ray is 70 years old. Three months ago he had a massive heart attack that nearly claimed his life.

He can no longer drive or walk for longer than 5 minutes as only 25% of his heart is functioning. On Sunday he walked for a few minutes with the sponsored walking bus (assisted by his grandson, Danny, dressed as Spiderman!), because he knows too many people like himself. CTLA Community Transport charity is a life-line.

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Choosing wine can be a bit of a minefield, and it’s all too easy to get it wrong. Follow our cheat’s guide to creating the perfect match.

Fish course – Delicate fish dishes call for a delicate wine, such as Pinot Grigio. Rich sauces, however, require wellbodied whites like Chardonnay. Serving salty seafood?

Champagne works surprisingly well.

Spicy dishes – You’ll want a juicy, spicy wine to these dishes. Look for a Malbec or Syrah.

Alternatively, a dry Riesling works well with spicy veggie recipes.

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Juicy red meat – Bring out a rich red, such as a Bordeaux or Cabernet Sauvignon.

Turkey – Choose a full-flavoured white, like a white Côtes du Rhône, or a delicate red, such as a Frappato.

Veggie main – There is a misconception that vegetarian food should only be paired with white wine. In actual fact, medium reds work well with lots of veggie dishes, particularly tomato based recipes.

Cheese course – There’s no easy answer here. Some cheeses go better with red, some with white. Sauternes and Stilton are a perfect match, while Chardonnay works well with brie. A dry Rosé is a good all-rounder.

In general, the main rule is to pair the characteristics of the dish with the characteristics of the wine. Buttery sauces work well with buttery whites, for example. Have fun with your choices and enjoy!

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Clinton Centre Local markeT On Tuesday 1st December, Seaford Evening Flower club will be at the Clinton Centre Local Market, making wreaths and Christmas Decorations in the café area.

On Tuesday 8th December, Owls and About will be joining the market with live owls for people to meet and pet, from 12 – 2pm. Christmas Mayhem is on Tuesday 15th December, with lots of special treats and goodies, and Tuesday 22nd is the last Local Market before Christmas. There will be last minute gifts, carols, non alcoholic mulled wine and bucket loads of festive cheer!

The café at the market is also serving an affordable Christmas themed menu thoughout December.

Following the festive season, on Tuesday 5th January will be the first Local Market of the year. There are still have a few vacancies for stallholders and the Local Market welcomes any local talented people who wish to join our happy team.

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Seaford Evening Flower Club

For the last 35 years Seaford has been home to the Seaford Evening Flower Club. The club is affiliated to NAFAS, the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies.

This is part of a world wide organisation. Seaford Evening Flower Club

celebrated its coral (35 years) anniversary in April 2015.

With 36 members we are not a large club, but we are a busy active one. We hold monthly meetings which have a varied format, including demonstrations, workshops, talks and competitions.

Demonstrators are very talented and workshops are held to help members learn different techniques and styles of flower arranging. Competitions are held every club night for members. There are five different classes from Novice to Challenge, so everyone can have a go. We have a busy

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schedule of fund raising for the club and our nominated charity this year is the St James’ Trust.

We support local churches by arranging the flowers for their flower festivals and we also enter flower arranging shows throughout Sussex. In the past have arranged flowers for Charleston Manor and Nymans.

We provide a warm welcome to any one who wishes to join us, no experience is needed – just a love of flowers.

We meet the first Thursday of each month at St Luke’s Church, Walmer Road, Seaford. Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm. Why not come along and give us a try. Your first night, come as a visitor for FREE. For further information contact Marian Burgess on 01273 515544. l

Owls Out and About

Owls Out and About was formed in April 2012 by John and Linda Allen, Helen Newing and Pam Brewer.

We are all private owl owners with many years’ experience between us. We take our birds to a number of events to help increase public awareness of these beautiful birds while raising money for good causes.

We have 14 birds between us, some native and some rarer foreign species. The oldest being an Indian Eagle owl and the youngest an Asian Brown Wood Owl – others include Barn Owls, Tawny Owls, Long Eared Owl, Southern White Faced Scops Owl, Canadian Grey Owl, Spotted Eagle Owl and more.

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Open for Seaford Christmas Magic Sat 5th Dec, 10am - 6pm

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CONCENTUS SINGS CHRISTMAS September 2015 marked the 10th anniversary of the formation of the Choir, and ‘Concentus Sings Christmas’ in Seaford is their first concert of this celebratory year.

Concentus was born in 2005 when an Adult Education class, tutored by Adrian White, evolved to form the embryo of the present Choir. Concentus Chorale, as it was then called, started with 45 people, singing their first concert in that December. Since then the Choir has grown, with a membership of 100 singers. Adrian White, Director of Music, set the tone of the choir from its inception – positive, welcoming, supportive, with a willingness to work hard to achieve ever higher choral standards. He continues to instill these qualities today, with humour, direction and just the right touch of discipline.

The Choir gradually expanded its activities, as it added Summer and Christmas Concerts in Seaford and Eastbourne, ‘Sing-a-longs’, carol singing in the streets and the Arndale Centre, and singing at Eastbourne’s bandstand. They have sung, by invitation, at numerous local events, and in France and Germany, and now exchange visits with a German choir. This year they were awarded the Eastbourne Achievers Award for the Best Community Group of the Year, and were invited to sing to departing travelers when the ‘Orient Express’ visited Eastbourne.

The list of Concentus’ achievements stretches on!

Over the 10 years of the Choir’s existence, Concentus has supported the charity ‘JPK Project’ in its plans to build independent-living accommodation for people with learning difficulties from local areas who need this support. The Choir has raised over £22, 000 for them so far.

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A unique gift voucher which can be used to see shows at over 240 theatres nationwide including Eastbourne theatres and the Theatre Royal in Brighton. Available in values of £5, £10 and £20.

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For the first time, Concentus will be singing at Seaford’s ‘Christmas Magic’, on Saturday, 5th December, at 10am.

Come and hear them sing, and get a taste of the treats in store at ‘Concentus Sings Christmas’ on the following Saturday.

This year’s ‘Concentus Sings Christmas’ is a real celebration of Christmas, with traditional music as well as modern favourites. Mozart, Handel, Purcell, Rutter, Englebert Humperdinck (1854-1921 ), Elton John are featured, as well as popular pieces from lesser known composers. Concentus is proud of the vocal quality of its members, and the Concert includes offerings from soloists and groups drawn from the main Choir.

You may discover that the music, quite subtly, touches on the emotions evoked by Christmas: you may hear excitement, nostalgia, thanksgiving, reverence, joy, humour, love, exasperation...You’ll have to come and hear, to see how many feelings you can experience! There will also be several well-loved carols for the audience to sing with the Choir.

The Choir will be ably accompanied by Colin Hughes, piano, and John Ross, organ. All in all a joyous, moving event just right to kick-start your own special Christmas!

If all of this sounds exciting to you, then why not think about becoming a choir member yourself? You could be singing in the Summer Concert, and joining in all the 10th Anniversary social events the Choir is planning.You will find a friendly, welcoming group, and you don’t need to read music to join. Pick up a leaflet at the Concert, or ring Evelyn on 01323 643358.

The Choir is looking forward to welcoming to the Concert the winners of our free ticket draw.You could be a winner for the next Concert – just by filling in the very short exit survey in your programme, and it will only take you a few seconds!

The ‘Concentus Sings Christmas’ Concert is being performed on Saturday, 12th December, at St. Leonard’s Church, Church Street, Seaford, at 4pm and again on 19th December in Eastbourne at St Saviour’s Church, South Street, Eastbourne, at 4pm. Information about ticket prices and sources for both Concerts can be found on the advertisement on the oposite page. www.concentus-sings.com Please recycle this magazine when you have finished with it.

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IN SEAFORD

St Leonard’s Church Street

Sun 13 Dec 4pm Christingle Service Sun 20 Dec 4pm Festival of Lessons and Carols Thurs 24 Dec 3pm Crib Service Thurs 24 Dec 6pm Dramatised Nativity Thurs 24 Dec 11.30pm First Communion of Christmas Fri 25 Dec 8am Holy Communion Fri 25 Dec 9.30am Christmas Celebrations with

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

Seaford Baptist Church Belgrave Road

Sat 19 Dec

Sun 20 Dec Sun 20 Dec Thurs 24 Dec Fri 25 Dec

5pm Raymond Close Christingle Making. 6pm Carols in the park 10.30am Children’s Nativity Service 6pm Carols by Candlelight 5pm Christmas Eve Service 10am Family Service

Chyngton Methodist Millberg Road Sun 20 Dec

6pm Carols by Candlelight

St Thomas More Catholic Church Sutton Road

Sun 20 Dec 3pm Christingle Service, Carols and

Mince Pies Thurs 24 Dec 5pm Family Mass. First Mass of Christmas Thurs 24 Dec 11pm Christmas Night Mass with

carols from 10.30pm Fri 25 Dec 8am Mass Fri 25 Dec 10am Mass Sun 27 Dec 10.30am only

St Andrew’s Bishopstone

Sun 20 Dec 4pm Carol Service & Tea in Hall Thurs 24 Dec 11.30pm Midnight Eucharist Fri 25 Dec 8am Eucharist Fri 25 Dec 9.30am Sung Eucharist

St Luke’s Church Walmer Road

Sun 20 Dec 4pm Christingle Service Thurs 24 Dec 4pm Nativity Service Fri 25 Dec 9.30am Celebration with Holy Communion

Religious Society of Friends Little Theatre, Steyne Road Sun 27 Dec

10.30am Meeting Worship & Music

St Peter’s East Blatchington

Sun 20 Dec Thurs 24 Dec Thurs 24 Dec Fri 25 Dec

6pm Carols Service 5pm Children’s Crib Service 11.30pm Midnight Mass 9.30am Mass and Carols

Cross Way Church Steyne Road Sun 13 Dec Fri 25 Dec

5pm. Carols at Clinton Centre 10.30am United Service joined by Chyngton Methodist Church

River Church Clinton Centre Sat 12 Dec 7pm - 8.30pm Service with festive refreshments Sun 20 Dec 10.30am Celebratory Service Sun 27 Dec 10.30am Usual service

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Seaford’s Little Flower Shop Gets Bigger!

Church Lane Flowers founder, Helen Thomas, had an unusual start in the business of floristry; a few vintage flower vases filled with fresh blooms and set out in the lane in front of her Seaford home proved popular with the locals. The flowers sold out that weekend and the next, and the little flower stand in Church Lane soon became a regular feature.

Despite the success of this initial venture, Helen never imagined that six years after she sold those first few bunches the business would have grown in the way that it has. The shop is still in the lane but is now inside the building, and houses not just a wonderful array of fresh and beautiful flowers but also vases and handcrafted candles from Denmark, vintage items sourced by Helen herself, a selection of books and a range of cards.

Open six days a week for the last year or so and busier than ever, Helen has also added a member of staff and recently acquired a workshop nearby, both necessary to

deal with the ever-growing number of weddings, funerals and events in the order books. The last year has also seen a number of other exciting developments. Over the summer, the first ever Church Lane Flowers workshop ran, with a small group receiving tuition from Helen and producing a beautiful hand-tied bouquet each; more are planned for 2016. In May, the team provided the florals for a styled wedding shoot at Photography Farm, an innovative school for wedding photographers, and subsequently collaborated with acclaimed photographer Lisa Devlin on a shoot in Brighton; the results will be published in the January issue of Rock ’n’ Roll Bride.

It’s all a far cry from the humble beginnings of Church Lane Flower,s but one thing remains constant; Helen insists that every bloom that leaves the shop is as fresh as it can be, to ensure that her customers can enjoy the flowers she loves for the longest possible time. For her, it’s still all about the flowers, but now there are a lot more of them!

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Marks

Jewellery & Antiques

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

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

Closed Wednesday afternoon.

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Seaford Gold Buying Centre

£ £ NEED EXTRA CASH? £ £ Sell your broken and unwanted jewellery Gold, Silver, Old Watches, Amber, Jade and Oriental items wanted.

Gold up to £720 per troy oz. Silver up to £8.50per troy oz

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

Closed Wednesday afternoon.

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Christmas Hangover Arts@thecrypt Church Street, Seaford 5th - 8th and 10th - 13th December Last Minute Artists, the group which stages the popular pop-up exhibitions at the arts@thecrypt gallery in Church Street, has got itself so together this year that it is putting on not one but two shows, hence the name Christmas Hangover. Running back-to-back, the main spaces will feature a total of 30 artists, with 15 at the first show, and another 15 at the second, so expect fizzing bubbles of colour and form.

With Christmas in mind, the work will be affordable, and as well as watercolours, acrylics and other wall-hung media in a variety of styles, the exhibitions will include sculpture by the likes of Jim Pilston, jewellery by the Silver Sisters and others, lanterns, and work by Crypt newcomers too, such as unusual flower paintings

by Sally-Mae Joseph.

And if you haven’t bought your cards yet, or are looking for individual special cards for special people, then several of the artists will be providing these too.

The Undercroft will belong to Last Minute Artists’ founders Bill Bovington, Bill Savidge, Geraldine Edmonds, Lynn Gould, Nigel Goss, Sue Casebourne and Sarah Gregson, most of whom will be selling work ranging from cards to wall art.

Admission is free and the gallery will be open from 10am until 4.30pm each day from 5th - 8th December and 10th - 13th December. Mince pies and mulled wine will also be served. Arts@thecrypt will be closed on 9th December to make way for the second colourful show.

Image by Sally-Mae Joseph.

K & L Jewellers JEWELLERY, WATCHES & GIFTWARE

Repairs and alterations undertaken on the premises.

Watch batteries and straps fitted.

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For antique clocks and mercury barometers.

Movements, dials and cases.

Collection and delivery.

Clocks and barometers bought and sold.

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HAVE YOURSELF A CRAFTY LITTLE CHRISTMAS Perhaps at Christmas, more than any other time of the year, handmade cards and gifts evoke, a sense of tradition, and timeless handicraft skills can be used in so many ways to add to the occasion.

And it doesn’t have to end there. Homemade indoor and outdoor decorations, table centres, gift boxes, wrapping papers and even simple trinkets and toys can all be created or packaged from everyday items and raw materials, a few basic tools and accessories – and a generous sprinkling of imagination. But what if you’re no Kirstie Allsop or Lawrence Llewelyn-Bowen? Don’t despair because the internet is full of inspirational and clever ideas. Sites such as Pinterest, that describes itself as a “catalogue of ideas” rather than a social networking site is a great starting point. Search some more and you’ll discover websites from all over the world dedicated to seasonal handicrafts as well how to make

Stacey Anne Sewing and alterations

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and makeover items to individualise and transform your home.

Of course, Seaford Home Hardware Seaford is another source of inspiration, and certainly a one-stop shop for many of your basic handicraft requirements. Here you’ll find a range of glues and adhesive tapes for bonding pretty much anything to anything, together with tacks, nails, screws, twine, cord and wire, and a huge selection of paints, PVA and varnishes.

If your arsenal of tools is a bit depleted we also stock essentials such as knives, scissors, glue guns, pliers, hammers and more. In fact, however simple or ambitious your project is set to become we can help you accomplish it, along with all the free advice and assistance you could possibly need to get you started.

Whether you favour a traditional or contemporary seasonal theme, or want to create something unique for a special occasion, paint is often the one medium that helps achieve just the look you want. There are so many specialist finishes, such as shabby chic chalk paints, traditional colour palettes and vibrant modern hues, that what begins as a simple craft project may well inspire an entire room makeover!

We all have a creative streak waiting to be unleashed.

Begin the search for yours by visiting Seaford Home Hardware, 2 Clinton Place, Seaford and make this Christmas extra special.

Caricatures By Lesley Harvey The ideal Birthday, Anniversary present or just to make a friend laugh! A4 in a frame £40.

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‘SEAFORD VOICES’ – A Unique Singing Group SEAFORD MUSEUM and HERITAGE SOCIETY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Friday, 18th December

Quiz and Social Event

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

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

Michael Piraner Monthly Recorder Workshops ‘…his easy manner, good humour and relaxed presentation made for a thoroughly entertaining and informative afternoon.’

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Seaford Voices is a gem at the heart of Seaford. The group was formed three years ago and has grown naturally and beautifully into a choir at the centre of the community, where people come together and sing for the pure joy of it. There is no accompaniment, no music to read, just our voices, learning by ear and marvelling at the sound we create (a Natural Voices approach). We sing in a circle so that we can hear ourselves and each other. The notes travel around it, as do the smiles and the laughter.

There are many ‘tingle factor’ moments too! One singer remarked: ‘Where so much communication these days is on a superficial level, it is lovely to get together with people and simply sing.’

Monica, our leader, is an inspiring, skilful and passionate teacher, whose enjoyment of singing is infectious and who loves to see the smiles of amazement when people realise that, they can not only sing, but actually help to create wonderful harmony.

Songs are collected from all over the world and include the rich harmonies of Georgian music, the infectious rhythms of Africa and the lilting melodies of our own English and Celtic traditions, with the occasional jazzy number thrown in!

There is no audition for Seaford Voices, though being able to sing in tune is a help! Many of our members thought they couldn’t sing before they joined and were pleasantly surprised. Singing is good for you! As well as sounding beautiful, it expands the lungs and frees you from stress, and there’s something about singing in a choir that gives us a great sense of belonging. We meet on Fridays from 2pm until 3pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, East Blatchington, and enjoy an interlude of laughter, fun and of course, singing.

New members are always welcome, particularly male voices, to enhance the range of parts that can be sung.

For more information contact Monica on 07788 166173 or email her on monmaloney@googlemail.com.

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Talkin’ Turkey

by Julian O’Vegetables

Christmas comes but once a year and seems to get earlier each time.

Personally, the festive season hasn’t arrived until I’ve heard a radio station play ‘Fairy Tale of New York’ by the Pogues and the late, great, Kirsty McColl. Christmas also comes with Turkeys, usually the size of adolescent Ostriches and don’t get me started about sprouts. In the days after Boxing day, you will be faced with that ‘bin or brunch’ conundrum.You’ve spent a small fortune on an enormous bird but you are fed up to the back teeth of the taste and sight of the thing – what to do with the leftovers?

Well, here’s a simple recipe for an Asian inspired turkey dish that will make the most of what’s left. For an accompaniment, a savoury rice dish will go down very well and one of the forty rice dishes in Rice is Nice...

Hmmm by my mate Eddie Martin (advert right), would be ideal.

Asian Inspired Turkey

Serves 4: Cut half a kilo of white and dark meat into small chunks. Use just the white meat if you must, but I find the contrast of colour and texture nice. White turkey meat also tends to be too dry after a day or two. The rest of the ingredients: 6 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 4 tablespoons barbecue sauce; 1 tablespoon minced fresh root ginger; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 3 spring onions, diced.

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Serve immediately.

If you want to get even more value out of the thing after this, you can simmer the bones and remaining scraps with onions and root vegetables for a nourishing broth which you can freeze, reheat in the Spring, and eat while you think of Christmas past. Happy Christmas and enjoy!

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Drawing spooktacular at Paradise Park A drawing spooktacular took place at Paradise Park, Newhaven, this Halloween when local artist Lesley Harvey swooped down on her broomstick to hold her monthly drawing workshops in the garden centre.

Lesley was kept busy showing everybody how to draw the perfect Pumpkin or sketch the scariest ghost.

Lesley Harvey’s cartoons appear in Seaford Scene and she holds her free drawing workshops at Paradise Park on the last Saturday of the month, from 11am to 1pm, with all ages welcome

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Young Mayor to Hold Children’s Charity Christmas Party Young Mayor of Seaford, Gabrielle Edwards, is arranging a children’s Christmas party. The ‘Christmas Magic Eve’ Party will be at the Downs Leisure Centre on 4th December from 6pm until 8pm.

For £3 per ticket children can enjoy a fun and festive evening with a Christmas disco and party games led by popular fairy tale characters. Tuck shop snacks will also be available for purchase. There will also be a visit from a very special bearded jolly man who is coming all the way from the North Pole!

Children under 6 years will need to be accompanied by a guardian. Parents can relax in the seating area with a hot drink from the café whilst watching their children enjoying the festivities.

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The event is being held in aid of Teddy Treats, which is the Seaford based children’s charity that the Young Mayor has chosen to raise money for during her mayoral year. Teddy Treats provides treats to local families with children up to the age of 18 in Seaford and surrounding areas who are disadvantaged due to health and or social circumstances.

All proceeds from the event will go to the charity.

Tickets are available to buy from Toy Town on Seaford High Street and the Seaford Tourist Information Centre.

They are limited, so get yours while you can! The event is kindly sponsored by Seaford Chamber of Commerce, Toy Town, Dynamite Disco and Middleton Heating & Plumbing Ltd. For more information please call

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Speed Reduction Proposed for A259 Buckle Bypass Seaford Town Council has received notification from the Communities, Economy and Transport Department of East Sussex County Council, confirming that as part of their review of rural speed limits, it is proposed to reduce the existing National speed limit to 50mph on the A259 Buckle Bypass.

The proposed speed limit will incorporate a number of junctions, including Bishopstone Road, Marine Parade and Hill Rise. The extent of this proposal is indicated on the plan below.

As part of the scheme, East Sussex County Council will also be reviewing the existing signs and road markings between Seaford and the Denton Roundabout and implementing improvements where appropriate.

this area was just recently highlighted by the Council as a priority to be sought from the County Council for the benefit of pedestrians, vehicles and cyclists alike attempting to travel safely on this busy and fast-paced stretch of road.

A timescale for the proposed scheme is not yet known but is expected to be released by East Sussex County Council in due course.

Seaford Town Council’s Planning & Highways Committee members welcomed this news. A speed reduction in

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Who’s Who In Seaford?

Gabrielle Edwards, Seaford Young Mayor

Gabrielle is 15 years old and has lived in Seaford all her life. She has been Seaford Young Mayor since April this year. She is also a member of Seaford Musical Juniors and attends Nikki Bond School of Dance. She has recently become a member of Seaford Youth Forum. She attends Seaford Head School and has two older sisters, a younger brother, a 5-month-old niece, 3 Yorkshire Terriers and a cat!

What does your position/role involve? I attend many different community events and I also raise money for my chosen charity, Teddy Treats Children’s charity.

What do you most enjoy about your role? I am proud to represent the youth of the town and really enjoy meeting new people and chatting to adults and children from all walks of life.

What is your favourite piece of music? I don’t have a particular preference of music as my playlist goes from punk rock music to Disney movie soundtracks!

What is your favourite film? The Longest Ride.

What book are you reading at the moment? I am reading an autobiography by Carrie Hope Fletcher and she is my favourite youtuber.

Where is your favourite place to go in and around Seaford?

I like going to the Crouch Gardens when its warm to read as its peaceful and quiet.

How would you spend a million pounds? I want to go to New York and study Theatre at New York University, so I would spend it on that and if I were to be in a Broadway show I’d pay for my family to come see me!

What words or phrases do you most overuse? “that’ll do Donkey, that’ll do...”

Which living person do you most admire?

I recently met a 87-year-old man who had just moved to Seaford, and he said to follow my dreams and take advantage of the education that I have because when he was my age he never got the opportunity. I don’t know this man’s name but I admire him.

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What is your favourite smell? The smell of a chocolate shop.

What makes you sad? When I realise I’ve eaten all my food.

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What would your motto be? Hakuna Matata, which means no worries.

Anything else you may like to include? My favourite sound is my baby niece sneezing and laughing!

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Seaford Kurlers Hello Everyone.

More ramblings from me on behalf of Seaford Kurlers.

Are you all ready for whatever this winter throws at us?

Just keep the ice and snow away.

We have now had our annual AGM and have elected a new committee. That’s good because different minds looking at the way the club is run can often be an advantage.

One of our earliest serving members, Greg Cooper, (left) celebrated his 60th Birthday with a card and chocolates from the club. Greg lives under the umbrella of the charity SeeAbility and is a very committed kurler.

At the 2015 meeting we also counted votes for the 2015 winner of the Bob Matthews Achievement Cup (top right). The cup is voted for by club members. The members have to decide who has made

a difference for the better for the club or has achieved something for themselves.

The 2015 winner of the cup is GERALD MCINALLY. Sadly Gerald was not able to be at the AGM to be presented with his keepsake cup.

The cup is in memory of one of the founders of the club, namely Bob Matthews. Together with his wife Sheila, they began the club back in 2006. It is a sport where people with disabilities of any kind, can still compete without being at a disadvantage. Bob was greatly challenged in many ways from a health point of view. This did not stop him from striving to have as full an active life as he could and to encourage others to do the same.

The club was initially a group within the Seaford Group of ESDA. We eventually formed our own ESDA group of Seaford Kurlers. As an ESDA group, we benefit from all the services that ESDA provide for people with disabilities and their families. Their contact is Eastbourne 01323 514500. The address is 1 Faraday Close, Eastbourne, BN22 9BH. Our next function this year is our annual Christmas Lunch at The Moorings, Pevensey. This will be the third time that we have held the lunch there. Before we close for the Christmas break we will have our traditional hot mince pies on the last Tuesday 15th December. We will return in the New Year on Tuesday 5th January, 2016.

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Winter cheer for French Twinners: Raising our glasses to new links and getting a taste for it!

During the winter months we will be offering members, their families and friends a number of small social activities such as wine tastings, quizzes or films. Hopefully this will keep us all in contact, give us an opportunity to get to know each other better and share ideas for future events.

Any ideas and offers to hold a small get together would be great! Also you will be welcome to meet us if you are considering membership. (Phone 01323 890373 for information).

Our first offering will be a wine tasting of the high quality wines of the Cerons Appellation (pronounced Seronz). So why is this wine in particular so special for our twinning group? Well, on our last twinning weekend in France, we were introduced to the Mayor of Cerons and a group of wine growers from his village during the commemoration of the battle fought by the British soldiers against Rommel’s forces around Veules-les-Roses.

We were surprised to find that Veules is also twinned with the small wine growing village of Cerons (photo) near Bordeaux. All the wine for our special weekend was brought from Cerons for us to enjoy and it was superb.

The reason for this unusual Twinning is that during the battle an armed merchant ship called Cerons was attempting to take off some 1500 British and French soldiers who, with their backs to the sea, were surrounded and heavily outnumbered. The ship approached as close as possible to the beach and soldiers began to board, but a combination of the additional weight and the receding tide caused the ship to become stuck fast with no hope of escape. It became target practise for the enemy guns, and to prevent further casualties the troops left the ship and made their way ashore into captivity. Under a blaze of artillery the Cerons soon sank and remained under water, except for a small part of its superstructure which was sometimes visible at low water, for the next 60 years.

One day, a citizen of Veules happened to spot a bottle of wine bearing the name Cerons on a supermarket shelf and realised the significance of the connection to June 1940. A movement was started with the aim of “liberating” the artillery piece, which was mounted on

the forecastle of the submerged vessel. That gun now stands proudly above Veules-lesRoses, where an excellent memorial has been erected to the memory of the brave soldiers who gave their lives in the service of France and Britain.

(It is said that when first installed, the gun faced England but if it did, that error has now been rectified.) The Mayor of Veules contacted the Mayor of Cerons and an official twinning was enacted between the two villages.

Now we have been invited to taste some more Cerons wine by Seaford members’ Jim Taylor and his wife Margaret, the first of our group to visit the village. They were warmly received and returned to England with more wine of course. The “Cerons” Appellation is the smallest appellation in France and Veules-les Roses has the shortest river in France...As they say, small is often beautiful. Cheers! Jean Cash/ Jim Taylor Want to join us? Tel. 01323 890373, or email: jeannecash@gmail.com for details

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Divine of East Dean Wendy and Mary took over Strands of East Dean, a Hair Salon located in East Dean in April 2015. They would like to take this opportunity to thank all of their clients and friends for a very successful and enjoyable 7 months.

Following on from this success, they are proud to announce on Saturday 5th December from 10am-4pm they are relaunching the Salon to celebrate the rebranding of Strands to Divine of East Dean.

The new name not only is in association with Organic Colour Systems but also reflects Wendy’s Christian beliefs. Furthermore, our relaunch will be introducing Divine as an Organic Colour Systems concept salon. This means that alongside top quality products from Goldwell and KMS, we will be able to offer the full range of Organic Colour Systems and Organic Treatments. A representative will be available at the relaunch to answer any of your questions regarding the colour and products.

You will also be able to receive a complementary hair analysis service if you wish.

Just for those who haven’t visited new-to-be Divine of East Dean, there is FREE parking outside the salon and easy access via public transport. Whether you are an existing client to the salon or would like to take this opportunity to meet Wendy and Mary, they welcome you all to join them.

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Seaford Osteopathic SeafordClinic Osteopathic Seaford O steopathic Clinic Clinic FUNDRAISER th SATURDAY 5 December 2 015 FUNDRAISER th 10am 3pm 2015 SATURDAY 5 D–ecember All proceeds 10am – 3pm to All proceeds to

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Seaford Osteopathic Clinic FUNDRAISER Seaford Osteopathic Clinic is holding a Fundraiser for St Wilfrid’s Hospice on Saturday 5th December, 10am - 3pm.

All proceeds raised will go to St. Wilfrid’s Hospice; there is a raffle with great prizes at only £1 a ticket, available to buy at the clinic. Gorgeous homemade cakes will be on sale alongside tea & coffee. We look forward to seeing you and helping us support St Wilfrid’s Hospice.

St Wilfrid’s Hospice is a local charity founded in 1982. The charity exists to support, empower and care for people at the end of life. In order to keep providing the services we do free of charge, we have to find £10,664 every day to continue helping people.

We do this with the tremendous support we receive from our local community and thank you for your continued support – we couldn’t do it without you.

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Physio Bike Fit

Being comfortable on your bike is essential because any time you’re in pain, not only will your PERFORMANCE be affected but so will your ENJOYMENT! SOUTHDOWNS PHYSIOTHERAPY is now offering a 2-Hour PHYSIO BIKE-FIT session from our clinic in Seaford Town Centre. A proper bike fit will help prevent pain that is common in the KNEE, HIP, NECK and LOWER BACK, particularly with riders who are trying to adapt their bodies to the bike they have already purchased.

Whether you are a competitive cyclist, weekend bike rider, or a commuter, a professional PHYSIO BIKE-FIT is essential to help: – Improve Performance – Prevent/Treat Injuries

Why use a Physiotherapist to fit your bike?

From an injury treatment or injury prevention point of view the difficulty lies in assessing whether it is the setup of the bike that is incorrect, or whether it is in fact a musculoskeletal problem that needs addressing. If a BikeFit only addresses the set-up of the bike then problems such as spinal stiffness/muscular weakness/tightness etc. (which could be the route cause of the problem) will be ignored. A PHYSIOTHERAPIST is skilled in assessing both to TAILOR the necessary input accordingly.

What does the Physio Bike-Fitting process involve?

First of all we take a thorough history that takes into account your level of cycling, injury history, and goals. Next the Physiotherapist will examine you from a MUSCULOSKELETAL perspective, examining factors such as flexibility, core strength, skeletal alignment and foot position. If appropriate, treatment and/or exercise prescription for any discrepancies will be administered. After this we will attach your bike to our Turbo trainer and perform VIDEO ANALYSIS as you ride to ascertain which adjustments are needed. Once adjustments are made, further video analysis is undertaken to see if biomechanical improvements have been made.

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To book a Physio Bike Fit, purchase a voucher, or for more information please call us at Southdowns Physiotherapy on 01323 894354 or e-mail us at info@southdowns physio.co.uk

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TAKING THE STRESS OUT OF CHRISTMAS

How to get the Christmas you want

By Judy Renihan

There is something magical about Christmas – carols, tinsel, Santa and the smell of mulled wine. So what happens in reality to make it the most stressful time of the year? Is it finding the money so that the kids can have all the presents they want? Is it because we’re terrified that we won’t have all the right food on Christmas day and Morrison’s will be closed? Is it because you’re going to have to meet up with that relation you fell out with last Christmas? Or is it simply the pressure of having to be happy in this season of good cheer? Christmas comes with high expectations of the ideal happy family sitting in front of the fire opening amazing presents and gorging on sumptuous food, but most of us struggle to live up to these ideals. Christmas can intensify feelings of loneliness, or magnify family conflicts and highlight financial stress.

Not so long ago we had treats at Christmas that we wouldn’t have at any other time of the year. Chocolate and sweets, for example, were the reserve of high days and holidays; in many families now it has become a store cupboard staple. In our commercial culture ‘Things’ are more readily available. It has become more difficult to make Christmas special.

Set realistic expectations

Advertisers will always intimidate us into thinking how our life ‘should’ be, especially at Christmas.Your living room will have soft warm lighting and star dust will shimmer down the chimney as everyone laughs and opens their presents.

A turkey, with all the trimmings miraculously sits on the table waiting to be carved by dad. Sometimes we feel as if we’ve failed when we don’t match up to this Dickensian Christmas ideal. Manage your expectations ahead of the day. Maybe everyone won’t get the present they hoped for, perhaps dinner will be late and the cranberry sauce gets forgotten. Perhaps not everyone in the family will get along. It’s ok that Christmas isn’t all that you hoped for.

Remember you can only manage your own expectations – you can’t take responsibility for everyone else’s. If you’re worried about being on your own at Christmas plan ahead; contact family and friends, get involved with the

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community by attending events or volunteering.

Some of us can’t avoid being on our own at Christmas, but sometimes by taking the initiative we can avoid the solitude.

Manage Obligation

Modern families can seem complicated, there is often some distance between us. We feel obliged to see parents and grandparents. This can become even more difficult if there has been a divorce and mothers and fathers have new families. And you have to consider your partners side of the family. It can feel like most of Christmas is spent in the car!

Arrange to celebrate at other times of the year; Easter or birthdays. Put aside Skype time. I wonder if anybody benefits from you splitting yourself into little bits to ‘try’ and please everybody. This is one day in the year and family isn’t just about Christmas.

You don’t need to feel obliged to buy things you can’t afford. Being a good parent isn’t about buying the latest iPhone or the biggest box of Lego. Real friendships are about relationship not what you buy each other.

Prioritise what is important

Coming at the end of the year Christmas is a good time to take stock and realise the things you’re grateful for.

Being grateful helps prioritise what is important to you.

Throughout the year I have been privileged to be involved with several voluntary agencies in Seaford who work tirelessly to support our community. How lucky to live in a place where people give so freely of their time and energy.

Remember

Happiness can’t be manufactured by M&S or Microsoft.

It is a way of ‘being’ not a way of ‘doing’. Clear out the obligation and prioritise what’s important to you this Christmas.

“Maybe Christmas, the Grinch thought, doesn’t come from a store.” Dr. Seuss Judy works from The House in Seaford.You can contact her on 01323 895594 for a consultation.

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Two new faces AT Inner Wheel!

At a recent meeting, President Eileen had the great pleasure of inducting two new members, Nina Gatward and Carol Gillespie. Both Nina and Carol have recently moved to Seaford to enjoy the benefits of the fresh sea air and friendly atmosphere in the town. The club warmly welcomed them.

Nina and Carol have thrown themselves into club’s activities and are helping with fund raising work.

International

In the run-up to Christmas the club always thinks about children – our own grandchildren and children throughout the world who, because of their circumstances, might not have the chance to have some of the opportunities that youngsters can enjoy. This year is no exception – we have filled and wrapped 30 shoe boxes for the Mustard Seed “Love in a Box” charity. Our International group knows that these boxes will soon be on their way to Moldovia and the Ukraine.

… And here at home!

Our craft group (Crafty Ladies!) sew and knit throughout the year and recently put on a display at a Skills Café! They support local children’s charities – however, in addition, for the first time, they have raised enough to help some families have a little more Christmas cheer.

Next Year

9th January 2016 is a red letter day in the Inner Wheel calendar and we a planning a “Bangers and Mash” lunch in aid of the Friends of Eastbourne Hospital fund raising.

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Running Commentary...

The sport of running continues to increase in popularity year after year, and if I was empowered to give awards that recognise achievement and influence in running, I would want to present eight trophies.

I would start with an award to the organiser of the madcap, character-building Tough Guy Cross Country Race, which is held just outside Wolverhampton. This event is not for the weak or unadventurous runner because it is truly the toughest race of its kind, with more mud than you’ve ever seen, more evil obstacles and more runners who fail to finish than any other race. The 12-mile course is so tough that the finishing times look more like marathon times. The runners’ calendar needs events like this to inspire and stretch runners to the limit.

I would also like to recognise the positive effect that the London Marathon has had in encouraging people to take up running, and not just to run marathons. The TV images of the event have led to hundreds of thousands of ordinary people stepping outside the box and running.

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Would running be so popular if there were no races to take part in? I doubt it! Events can only take place if there are dedicated people to organise and marshal them, and for this reason my next two awards go to race organisers. First, Linda Jennings who has been crucial to the success of the local Mince Pie 10 for so many years. Without her commitment the

event would not be rated as one of the top

three races in the Country. The other

race organiser who deserves an award is

Albert Kemp of the Wadhurst Running

Club who has been in charge of the popular Bewl Water 15, also one of the top races.

Sometimes, people who are inspired to take up running, quickly become the inspiration for others. Bianca Buss who joined the Seaford Striders as an absolute beginner in April, ran her first race, the Worthing 10km in June and just four months later completed her first half marathon.

My next ‘trophy winner’ is James Lott, who in the junior fun run race at the Alfriston Festival Week in August, stopped to assist his brother who had fallen and hurt himself during the race. Because of this selfless act of sportsmanship he finished the race near the back rather than as one of the front runners. Recipient number 7 is Jo Pavey, who at the age of 40 and having given birth to her second child only 10 months earlier, won a gold medal at the European Championships in Zurich. I believe her exceptional achievements have encouraged countless runners to keep running and not be deterred by moving into the ‘veteran’ age category.

My final recognition goes to Stuart Mills, who in October won the Beachy Head Marathon for the eighth time (in 3hrs 8mins), which is pretty impressive, especially for someone who is now in his 50s, and I doubt his 8 wins will ever be beaten. As a sports psychologist he clearly practises what he preaches, and having attended one of his seminars, I can vouch for his enthusiasm for running and his belief in positive thinking when training and racing.

This list of award winners is obviously subjective and I realise it’s only the tip of a massive inspiration iceberg, yet it is people like them who make our sport vibrant and exciting. Stuart Mills would probably tell us all to keep a long list of such people in our head when we go out running...and see what happens.

Martin Bulger, founder member of Seaford Striders Running Club

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Food Banks

Hunger and poverty. Many of us won’t associate these problems with our own society but it’s a fact that 13 million people in the UK live below the poverty line.

Five years ago food banks had scarcely been heard of, but today more than a thousand operate across the UK, giving assistance to people in need of basic supplies to survive.

People need to use food banks for a variety of reasons: redundancy, illness, benefit delay, changes in benefits, unexpected bills, underemployment and family breakdown, to name a few. In today’s world of zero hours contracts and steadily rising food and fuel prices, an increasing number of people are finding themselves in need of help. The Trussell Trust – the UK’s largest network of food banks – fed nearly a million people in 2013-2014, over a third of which were children.

Typically, clients are referred to food banks by front line care professionals such as doctors, social workers, health visitors and the police, who are trained to identify individuals in crisis. They issue vouchers which are exchanged at food banks for emergency food. Though all food banks may not operate in the same way, the Trussell Trust provides emergency rations for a minimum of three days.

All food donated to food banks comes from members of the public. This could be from individuals like you and me, but partnerships are also formed with schools, churches and businesses. Large collections are made during Harvest Festivals and there are also collection points in many supermarkets available throughout the year.

Donating is easy. All you need do is purchase a few extra items with your weekly shop, then drop them off in the

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Items purchased should be non-perishable and in date – so anything in tins, packets and jars.

If there isn’t a a food bank near you but you would still like to help, you can make a cash donation, which can be done online in many cases.

Once food is received at food banks, it is sorted and packed into boxes by volunteers, who also guide clients to agencies able to help them with longer term problems.

None of us can do everything to solve the social problems around us, but all of us can do something.

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BEACHY HEAD MARATHON

24th October 2015

One of the country’s biggest and arguably toughest offroad events, the Beachy Head Marathon (BHM) took place at the weekend. The countryside of the South Downs National Park hosted nearly 1,500 runners, joggers and walkers.

For most of the participants this is not so much a race but more an experience, and with 4,900 feet to ascend along the way this is not a course for marathon PBs. It commences with a ridiculous hill right at the start by Bede’s School, where crampons would appear more appropriate than trainers. The route then follows a continuous 20 minute climb before heading inland, crossing the A259 and after negotiating a treacherous flint and chalk descent, drops into Jevington, where a welcome drinks/food station awaits.

After climbing out of Jevington it’s into the lovely Friston Forest, past the Long Man of Wilmington and on to Alfriston village. Then comes a long drag up to Bo Peep, which can really sap the energy, but spirits are lifted by the spectacular views along this exposed section. Here the route turns reassuringly towards the sea and perhaps for the first time thoughts of the finish, but it’s only half way and there follows a deceptively long stretch to High & Over, where there is extra cheer for home runners in the form of a road crossing and water station manned by the Seaford Striders.

Then on to another stunning view, this time across the Cuckmere on the exhilarating plunge into Littlington and another lifesaving drinks/food station. Back into Friston Forest and two sets of wickedly steep wooden steps whereupon your quadriceps start screaming in protest.

All of a sudden Cuckmere Haven appears in all its glory, but caution must be exercised on a steep descent before crossing the A259 once again.

The Seven Sisters are reached after 20 miles. It’s said that you can train for 20, but the last 6.2 are in your head. Is there any marathon in the country with a tougher final 6.2. Seven Sisters? You run out of superlatives describing

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this final stretch of coastline exemplified by the iconic Belle Tout lighthouse and Beachy Head, about the same time as energy levels begin to plummet and leg muscles suddenly start doing strange things. Whilst you may be forgiven for thinking this is mass torture, the sense of achievement on finishing the event is overwhelming and we are privileged to have such a stunning route on our doorstep. In perfect running conditions winner Stuart Mills (Uckfield Runners) took an early lead and stayed there, coming home in 3:08:05 with first lady Sarah Swinhoe (London Heathside) finishing in 3:23:44.

Eight Seaford Striders took on the challenge and Paul Heywood (left) was once again first for the club in a very speedy time of 3:56:16. He was followed by Daniel Wittenberg in 4:28:37. First female Strider was Lisa Skinner in 4:31:51 and hot on her heels were with Claire Keith 4:32:41; Matt Eade 4:33:07 and Beth Ruddock 4:38:58. Sadly Kallum Wright took a tumble and after first aid recorded 4:56:17, much slower than he would otherwise have expected. Sadly Jacob Miles also picked up an injury and was unable to finish and Chris Wrathall had to pull out prior to the race due to a recent illness – club members really sympathise with these last three runners who had all put in hours of training and had been looking forward to achieving fast times at this event.

What is exceptional about the above race is that for Claire Keith, in completing the BHM, she completed a Runner’s heptathlon, in that she ran seven races on seven consecutive weekends. Her heptathlon began with the New Forest Marathon (3:52:58), Hove Prom 10km (45:01), Barns Green Half Marathon (1:44:53 – Course Personal Best), Bournemouth Marathon (3:41:52 CPB), Chichester Half Marathon (1:46:04), Warren Hill XC (37:03 - CPB) and finally Beachy Head Marathon (4:32:41 - CPB). These seven races totalled 116 miles and were completed in 17 hours at an average pace of just under 7mph. Claire is raising funds for the Chartwell Cancer Trust, in memory of Lily Mae, the three-year-old granddaughter of club member John, who sadly lost her 10 month battle against a very rare liver and lung cancer.

The Chartwell Cancer Trust supported Lily-Mae’s family throughout her illness.

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On Trafalgar Day this year, 21st October, the Seahaven Branch of The Royal Society of St George held a formal dinner to commemorate the battle and to toast the Immortal Memory of Admiral Lord Nelson. Nearly 70 members and friends sat down to dine at Deans Place Hotel in Alfriston.

Guest of Honour was East Sussex Deputy Lieutenant, Derek Stevens, who replied on behalf of the guests. The Immortal Memory was given by branch Chaplain, Revd David Farrant who reminded us that Nelson’s sailors came from many parts of the world, not just England with Scots, Irish, Germans, Spaniards and even some French.

The gathering was graced by many civic representatives, including Mayors of Lewes, Seaford, Newhaven and Telscombe and the Mayor of Peacehaven arrived in his other role as Vice Chair of Lewes District Town Council. Alfriston Parish Council was represented by Jen Dumelow.

This was also an occasion to present a cheque to the Sea Cadet Corps from the surplus money available following this year’s Seahaven Veterans and Armed Forces Day. Mayor of Seaford, Cllr David Argent, presented the cheque on behalf of the Joint Organising Committee.

Branch member, Dr Peter Fenwick OBE also presented a cheque in his capacity as President of Seaford Rotary. This was a portion of the profits made on the day by Rotary’s Tavern in the Tent.

The proceeds of the evening’s raffle, along with other donations, is to be given to branch committee member, Liz Holland, to support her fund raising for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, for which she has already collected over £2,200 and in the process raised awareness of this debilitating conditions amongst the public. Branch President, Laurie Holland, said, “It was great that tonight we helped the Sea Cadets with some useful funds, but also helping Liz out with her very special campaign was a privilege.”

Photo: Cadet Charlie Cripps collected the two cheques for the Sea Cadet Corps from Dr Peter Fenwick OBE (left) and Cllr David Argent.

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Ed Jarzembowski – 2015 Jiangsu Friendship Award Congratulations to Bishopstone resident, Ed Jarzembowski, who has received a Friendship Award from the Jiangsu Province of China (which has a larger population than the whole of the UK). The “Jiangsu Friendship Award” is the highest award of Jiangsu Provincial People’s Government for foreign experts, and is given in recognition of outstanding contributions to Jiangsu Province with regard to economic progress and social development. The award was presented to Ed by the Provincial People’s Government at a ceremony in September. Ed has been Visiting Professor at the Chinese Academy in Nanjing, Jiangsu since 2012, where his investigation of fossil collections with Chinese colleagues has led to many new discoveries of littleknown creatures from the age of the dinosaurs. As well as his museum experience, he has undertaken ‘digs’ in Southeast England since his schooldays, which enabled him to explore the ancient links between the English Weald and Northeast China. The provincial government in Liaoning has recently helped found a new museum there, and a new amber museum is now anticipated down by the Yangtze. Peter Austen

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NEWHAVEN, PEACEHAVEN AND SEAFORD LIONS CLUB October is the month when we can relax a bit, though we are still busy with the mundane things running the club such as dealing with requests and spending the money we have raised during the summer.

together of the other Lions Clubs in the areaie Lewes District and Brighton, six clubs in all, and the first event was the Pub Games at the White Lion in Seaford. We came third. The second event organised by Lewes Lions was a Toad-in-the-Hole competition. Have you played Toad-in-the-Hole? It is a very enjoyable Sussex Game I’m told. We did well, coming second.

21st October was the date of the Autumn Tints trip.

We took 60 pensioners on a trip through the beautiful countryside of Sussex, admiring the autumn colours.

This year, the colours have been wonderful it is a shame about the weather which was damp. We ended up in Bodle Street Green and were given a cream tea by the local WI. A good day was had by all.

It has been a very relaxing month after all our efforts over the summer. We start work again with Christmas collections and chestnut selling. Look out for us over the Christmas period.

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Our last social event was a wonderful Chinese Banquet at the New Dynasty in Seaford. Many thanks to David and his staff.

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MINCE PIE SELL OUT Seaford Striders are delighted to announce that the 500 runner limit has been reached and their annually organised race, the “Mince Pie” is once again a complete sell-out.

in the area around Telscombe and Saltdean, with many entrants returning year after year for a bracing preChristmas work-out.

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AGE CONCERN RECEIVED NEW DISPLAY SHELVING Friday 6th November saw the charity shop of Age Concern Seaford in Church Street visited by the President, Chairman and Treasurer of the Seahaven Branch of The Royal Society of St George.

Their purpose was to present a cheque to cover the cost of the provision of new shelving to enhance the display of goods in the shop. The new shelving is now in use and gives a clean, neat means to show visitors what is available to buy, the proceeds of which goes to enhance their volunteer work. Age Concern Seaford provides a wide range of activities in the area, including lunch clubs, a forum, providing information and advice, as well as visiting and helping people not feel lonely. The Charity is always on the look out for more volunteers to help with this work and will welcome visitors to the shop.

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Photo: President of the Seahaven Branch, The Royal Society of St George, Laurie Holland, presented the cheque to Bob, the Age Concern Seaford Treasurer.”

Seaford Afternoon Flower Club We were delighted to welcome a number of visitors to our October meeting, and Lucinda Knapman entertained us with her demonstration entitled “Fabulous Flowers”. Her presentation was truly delightful and enjoyed by all.

Our November meeting on the 19th featured an InHouse Demonstration by Members on the theme of “’Tis The Season”. This proved to be an entertaining and fairly informal afternoon and we were most grateful to those who took part. We are all full of inspiration and ready to decorate our tables and halls for the festive season.

The December meeting on the 17th will follow a different format, being a musical afternoon of Seasonal Music played on Unusual Instruments by Joy and Derrick. Come along and be surprised and delighted.

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Martello Rotary Club Seaford Tree Charity Christmas Wardens Tree Collection Winter Tree Care Tips

A real Christmas tree is a wonderful thing to enjoy during the festive season.

However, once the festivities are over, disposal of the tree becomes a real problem.

Seaford Martello Rotary club will come and take away your dying tree in exchange for a charitable donation of ÂŁ4.

The scheme will operate in Seaford on Sunday 3rd January 2016. To request for a tree to be collected all you have to do is email rotarytrees@hotmail.com or telephone 07967 049988. Leave your address, and if possible a contact number before 6pm on Friday 1st January. Our lorry will collect your tree and your donation. We will let you know whether your tree will be collected am or pm. Last year’s collection went so well we are extending the service this year, so give us a call.

All of the money raised will benefit one of our local charities and if you give us a name we can also claim gift aid on your donation. Thank you.

As the nights draw in and the temperature drops, here are a few steps you can take to keep your trees in top condition.

Pruning

Winter is an ideal time to prune your trees, as they are dormant throughout the colder months. Before pruning, carry out a visual check of the tree and identify any dead or diseased branches. These should be removed first, then carry out any shaping or thinning. Remember, if a branch is too high for you to prune safely from standing on the ground, call in the professionals.

Trees in Pots

If your potted trees are sitting directly on your patio, the cold can easily transfer from the patio to the pot. This can be prevented by raising your containers up using pot feet.

Wrapping your pots with hessian or bubble wrap will help to stop them from cracking, and will stop your trees roots from getting too chilly.

Fleecing

Horticultural fleecing can be used to protect vulnerable species, such as exotic fruit trees. Make sure to remove fleece during prolonged periods of milder weather, as otherwise your trees may begin to sweat and rot.

Winter is also a great time to plant trees, and the Seaford Tree Wardens will be planting trees in Seaford in February and March. If you would like to get involved, or want to find out more about the Seaford Tree Wardens, visit our website: www.seafordtreewardens.wordpress.com or our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SeafordTree-Wardens-402591039836438/

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STEYNE ROAD, SEAFORD Wednesday 2nd December 2015 at 7pm in aid of St Wilfrid’s Hospice An evening to be enjoyed with the Wednesday Group Christmas Carols, Hand Bell Ringers and Recorders. Coffee, Tea & Mince Pies and Stalls.

Admission £2 including Coffee or Tea and Mince Pie Cross Way Church warmly invites you to join us for our special services to celebrate the birth of Christ this Christmas time.

Sunday 13th December 2015: Come and join us for a Christmas Tea followed by a Carol Service to be held at the Clinton Centre, Seaford (opposite Tesco). Tea will be served at 4pm followed by a Carol Service at 5pm. All are welcome.

Christmas Day: Friday 25th December 2015 at 10.30am Come and join our Service to celebrate the birth of Christ. This will be held at Cross Way Church, Steyne Road, Seaford at 10.30am (opposite the Wellington).

Sunday 27th December 2015 at 10.30am. Another celebration Service to be held at Chyngton Methodist Church, Walmer Road, Seaford at 10.30am.

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Local Musician Reaches Semi Finals In UK Song Writing Competition Local musician and song writer, Colin Mackay, has made it to the semi finals of this year’s UK national song writing competition.

Colin, who is 65, has lived in Seaford for 12 years, primarily plays the drums, guitar, ukulele, keyboards and is also a vocalist. You may recognise him as a member of a number of local Sussex bands including Fat Belly Jones (Soul), Tony and the Saints (Rock & Roll) and currently the Pearly Cubes’ (’80s and ’90s).

Colin has been writing songs since the mid-70s and has had some published by Bruce Welch of the Shadows and Ric Lee of Ten Years After. Colin was also a runner up in the last 24 songs in the Eurovision contest in the early ’80s!

Colin explained “I have also co-written and produced songs with my friend David Morris who also lives in Sussex. We entered two songs this year in the UK Song writing competition and they both reached the pending stage, but it was the song ‘Crazy About You’ that I wrote and Dave produced, that got us to the semi finals, with the prospect of winning.”

The song ‘Crazy For You’ is a stylish, 1920s inspired piece that Colin plays on the ukulele.You can hear his song on Soundcloud under the name ‘madjack1950’. We wish Colin all the very best in the competition.

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Christmas Time, Mistletoe and ...Property Websites?

Ah the festive season...

It’s not that long now until December 25th.

Excited kids, family gatherings, too much food, Sir Cliff Richard songs and nothing good on the telly.

A time full of traditions, some good, some not so good.

A fairly new tradition among the collection of festive must dos is people reaching for tablets on Boxing Day. Not to cure excess merriment. No, the type of tablets we’re referring to are of the electronic variety.

For the past five years the property websites in the UK have recorded huge amounts of visitors on December 26th. People are at home, with time on their hands and want to have a look to see what properties are up for sale. It’s also a time people start to think about moving. For many a new home is at the top of their New Year Resolutions list.

While the big day is indeed getting nearer you still have time to give yourself a great chance of being seen by those Boxing Day browsers.

If you want to sell in the New Year, get us to list your property now before any festive decorations go up. Photos in January showing Christmas trees tend to make a property look odd.

Obviously you don’t want people walking round your home while you tuck into your turkey, or as the family sits around playing board games or immersed in their new gadgets. But having your property on the property portals over Christmas gives it a much better chance of selling earlier in the New Year.

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We’ve seen that the first two weeks of January can be very busy with people visiting properties they have seen on line during the Christmas break.

Thanks for reading and a Merry Christmas to you all.

Andrew and Stephen PS: Our Christmas opening times are below: We close for the holiday on 23rd December at 1pm. On 29th, 30th and 31st of December we are open between 10am and1pm, and it’s the same hours on Saturday 2nd January. We return to normal opening hours of 9am to 5.30pm from Monday 4th January 2016.

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Horticultural Society? Just phone Sylvia on 01323 891954 for details or check out our website on www.seafordhorti.com. It’s a little early yet but let me be the first to wish all readers a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Happy gardening for 2016.

Mike Parker (Society President)

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are I say it, Christmas is almost upon us! Garden Centres have now had their Christmas displays for at least two months so they will soon be coming down and Spring planting will be everywhere. Gardening usually goes on the back burner for Christmas, but as soon as it’s over there will be plenty to do. After Christmas is an ideal time to start your winter pruning of apple and pear trees. Don’t do it all at once. Wait a few weeks then start on roses, dogwoods and other garden shrubs.

Aim to finish by the end of March. However, back to Christmas. What do you buy a gardener for Christmas?

A visit to your local garden centre will give you plenty of ideas. Don’t ask a gardener what they want. Just think what you imagine they would like, and then at least it will be a surprise. What about new secateurs, a garden fleece, tomato food or just plain plastic labels, the list is endless. What about treating them to a year’s membership of your local Seaford & District

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3 If you haven’t already done so, order or buy next year’s selection of seeds, especially any which need to be sown early in the year.

3 Lag or protect any outdoor pipes. If you can, turn off the water supply and drain pipes.

3 From now on be prepared for snow. Knock heavy falls of snow off shrubs, hedges and small trees to prevent branches breaking under the weight.

3 Vines should be pruned after all leaves have fallen and the vine is dormant.

3 If Christmas day is sunny, go into the greenhouse, shut the door, sit on a chair and enjoy twenty minutes of peace and quiet.

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There are no society activities during December.

Your Programme and Show Schedule for 2016 should be with you in early January. Visit our website: www.seafordhorti.com for further details.

A Merry Christmas and a Happy Gardening New Year to you all.

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So what was her first day like then? “Ana showed me round and then I did some potting on,” she said as she worked companionably with another newbie, Alison, who explained that she moved to Seaford from Surrey four months ago. “I just found it,” she said. “I’m a keen gardener and it’s a good way to meet people.”

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WHAT’S ON IN dec?

Sat 28th Nov - Sun 20th Dec ’Baubles & Bells!’ - Sussex Arts Collective and Star Pottery Group Hop Gallery, Castle Ditch Lane, Lewes 10.30am - 5pm (Tues-Sat, plus 6pm - 8pm Thurs 3rd Dec only), 12 noon - 4pm (Sun-Mon).

Annual event bringing together a diverse range of artists and makers. Free. www.hopgallery.com

Tuesday 1st Local Market Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 10.30am - 2.30pm. Weekly market’s monthly visit from local group/charity. Seaford Evening Flower Club make wreaths and Christmas decorations in the café area.

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

Tel: 01323 896373

Seaford Gardening Club The clocks have gone back and gardeners are making use of shorter daylight hours to tidy their plots and greenhouses. Birds are filling themselves with extra food for colder days ahead and the hedgehogs are snuggling down into their winter hibernation quarters.

Alan Grey, our speaker at our October meeting, gave a very interesting talk on the influence of the weather.

Although his main interest is the Sussex Wildlife Trust, he has many other subjects he supports and also give talks on.

His presentation on cloud formations varied from the oldest photos taken in 1973 up until 2010 – and were taken at various locations.

There are many types of cloud formation, ie. the cumulus, which rise vertically. If they are up high it means cool days, but if lower the weather will be warmer. During depressions, air rises and cools to allow water vapour to condense, forming rain clouds. When air sinks and warms anticyclones can develop. The jet stream, which can move position, controls the kind of weather we will get.

Mountains can attract rainfall and rapid changes in weather conditions, so this should be considered if you are thinking of climbing one!

Rainbows are a favourite with young and old alike and are formed by light refracted through raindrops. There have been some particularly good ones in recent months. Fog is formed by radiation due to cooling on clear calm nights.

Alan ended his talk with some lovely shots of local beauty spots, such as Devil’s Dyke, which produces lovely cloud formations, and storms and flooding in the Cuckmere valley. I am sure we all learnt a great deal about our varied weather patterns and moods.

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Seaford Lecture & Literary Club St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 7.30pm - 8.30pm. ‘Human & Animal Locomotion’, illustrated lecture by Sarah Green.

Tel: 01323 899932 or 893270.

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

Wednesday 2nd The Wednesday Group Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd 7pm. An evening of Christmas carols, hand bell ringers and recorders, with coffee/tea, mince pies and stalls. In aid of St Wilfrid’s Hospice. Admission £2 incl. hot drink and mince pie.

Tel. 01323 871292

Friday 4th The Young Mayor of Seaford’s Christmas Magic Eve Party Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road 6pm - 8pm. Party games, Christmas disco and a visit from Santa. Drinks and snacks on sale.

Entry £3 per child, all proceeds to Teddy’s Treats Children’s Charity. Tickets available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church St, and Toy Town, 38 High Street. Children under 6 must be accompanied by a guardian.

Thursday 3rd Seaford Inner Light Club St Peter’s Hall, Belgrave Road 2pm. Entertainment, tea & raffle.

Tel: 01323 899592 Family Roots, Eastbourne & District Family History Society Ocklynge School,Victoria Drive, Eastbourne 7.30pm. Quiz and Christmas party. Members £1, visitors £1.50, inc. refreshments. New members welcome. Tel: Helen Warren on 01323 731792 www.eastbournefhs.org.uk The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 7pm. Seaford Silver Band.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk

Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘Blade Runner - The Final Cut’, cert. 15. Tickets £6/£5/£3.50. Advance booking from Seaford Tourist Information or www.seafordcinema.org Seaford Folk Club The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road 8pm. Titus. Expect the unexpected from this Hastings group, whose repertoire covers the gamut of popular folk to traditional. Tel: 01323 899405 www.seafordfolkclub.com

At our AGM on 21st October it was announced that the club is in urgent need of a new treasurer and speakers’ secretary. Please think about this as the club cannot continue without these posts being filled as soon as possible. Phone Anne on 01323 491331 if you feel you can help. Everyone is welcome at our meetings. For visitors it is £2 but only £10 to join for the year. There are no extra charges and refreshments are available. We hope you will give us a try – you are more than welcome.

Further information can be obtained from Anne Silk on 01323 491331 or visit www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sgc.

There will not be a talk in December as members enjoy the annual Christmas meal at The Avondale.

So the next talk will be on 27th January 2016 – more about this in the January issue. A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all.

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Open Mic/Jam Sessions The Seven Sisters, Alfriston Rd 8.30pm. Perform or jam with some great local musicians. Full PA/keys etc. supplied. www. facebook.com/seahavenopenmic The Hampden Arms South Heighton 9pm. Restless Diesels.

Tel: 01273 514529 Saturday 5th Morning of Yoga, Meditation, and Festive Fayre The Archway, Blatchington Road 9.30am. Contact Rosie on 01323 892638 or 07983 622840 email: seahavenyoga@btinternet.com www.seahavenyoga.co.uk Church Open for Christmas Magic St Leonard’s, Church St 10am - 5pm. Free refreshments all day, plus soup 12 noon - 2pm.

Children’s activities, conversation.

All welcome.

The Old Boot Inn 13 High St 9pm. Live music with Red Emperor. Tel. 01323 895454 Seaford Christmas Magic Seaford Town Centre 10am - 7pm. All day market and family entertainmentChristmas lights switch on around 5.30pm. www.facebook.com/ seafordchristmasmagic

Seaford Osteopathic Clinic Fundraiser Paignton House, Warwick Road 10am - 3pm. All proceeds to St Wilfrid’s Hospice.

Come in and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. Raffle with great prizes, home-made cakes and marmalade for sale.

Tel: 01323 892002 Foundation of Spiritual Healing and Guidance St James’ Clubhouse, Blatchington Road 2pm - 4pm. Free healing, qualified approved healers in attendance. No appointment needed. Tea and homemade cakes. Donations welcome.

Tel: 01323 896192 www.facebook.com/Thefshg Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford Clubhouse 7pm. Prizegiving Dinner. www.nssc.org.uk The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Back in Time.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Saturday 5th - Sunday 6th Christmas at Dovecote Garden Old Coach House, The Lane, West Dean 10am - 4pm. Family weekend with indoor Christmas market,

Musical Showtime Concerts

The last concert was held on 10th October and included a new singing artist Matthew Bason, whose voice was beautiful. There was an excellent programme of musical melodies, ranging from rock ’n’ roll to Les Miserables. Getting up to Jive was on a lot of peoples minds that evening...if only! Matthew also offered a repertoire of good clean stories, and it will be a pleasure to see him in the not too distant future for a return visit.

Once again Val and Ivor Lawrence put on an excellent show at the Meridian Centre Community Hall in Peacehaven. If you are interested in coming along, the first visit is free and after then, the price is £6. There is also a raffle with good prizes and refreshments can be purchased. Phone Val or Ivor on 01273 512771.

Transport is available on a first come first serve basis, c/o N.P.S. Lions. The cost is £4 return, from door to door.

Please contact Rita Evans 01323 896877 to book and for more details. The next Musical Showtime Concert will be in March. More details will be published ion the March issue of Seaford Scene.

lantern-lit woodland bothy, home made tea/coffee and cakes and Christmas trees for sale. Free parking and entry. www.dovecotegarden.co.uk Saturday 5th - Tuesday 8th ‘Christmas Hangover’ - Last Minute Artists Arts@theCrypt Gallery, 23 Church Street 10am - 4.30pm. First of two back-to-back shows by the popular group. A wide variety of work from 15 different artists, with artworks and cards for sale at affordable prices. Mince pies and mulled wine available. Free entry. www.thecryptgallery.com Sunday 6th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 11am. Freeman Iceberg 11&12.

Open Event. www.nssc.org.uk Seaford Striders ‘Mince Pie’ Race Peacehaven Leisure Centre, Greenwich Way, Peacehaven (start & finish) 11am. 10-mile multi-terrain event raising money for Service by Emergency Rider Volunteers (SERV Sussex) and Seaford Striders. Race now full.

Spectators welcome. www.seafordstriders.org.uk Chyngton Community Carols Chyngton School, Milberg Road 3pm. With Seaford Silver Band and Seaford Hand Bells. Sing your favourite carols followed by tea and mince pies afterwards.

Free entry or donate a packet or tin of food to Seahaven Food Bank to help with Christmas food boxes, greatly appreciated.

Splash Point Jazz Club Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road 4.30pm - 6.30pm. Christmas special. Neal Richardson Trio + special guest Sue Richardson (trumpet/vocals). Free.

Tel: 01323 890139 www.splashpointjazz.club Tuesday 8th Local Market Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 10.30am - 2.30pm (market), 12 noon - 2pm (owls). ‘Owls and About’ visit the market with live owls for people to meet and pet.

Probus Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 12 noon for 12.30pm lunch.

Monthly meeting with 3-course

meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 890418 or 01323 897546 Seaford Natural History Society St Luke’s Church Centre, Walmer Road 2.15pm. ‘Nocturnal Wildlife’, talk by Michael Blencowe, and Christmas social. Members only.

Tel: 01323 492618 www.seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk Seaford Lecture & Literary Club St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 7.30pm - 8.30pm. ‘Pot-Pourri of Magic’, illustrated lecture by John Scholfield.

Tel: 01323 899932 or 893270.

The GuestHouse Storytellers Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven 7.30pm. ‘Winter Tales to Warm the Heart’. Annual celebration of the winter solstice, with free mince pies and mulled wine. Tell your favourite story or just sit back and listen. Ages 12+. Tickets £5/£4 on the door. To book a 10-minute slot, email Elizabeth at wizzie@uwclub.net Wednesday 9th Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 12.30pm - 2pm. Members Christmas Luncheon.

2pm - 4pm. Speaker Geoffrey James - ‘Musical Delights’.

Stall: Raffle. Waiting list for membership. www.esfwi.org.uk/seaford.html Seaford & District Stamp Club Diella’s, Dane Road 7pm. Christmas dinner for members. Tel: 01323 890699 www.seafordstampclub.co.uk Seaford Gardening Club The Avondale, Avondale Road 7.30pm. Christmas social for members. Tel: 01323 491331 www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sgc The Hampden Arms South Heighton 8.30pm. SHBS Tinseltastic Quiz.

Tel: 01273 514529 Thursday 10th Seahaven RAFA Lunch 12 noon for 12.30pm. Twocourse lunch at either the Royal British Legion or the White Lion. Please book one week in advance by phoning 01323 898907.

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Thursday 10th - Sunday 13th ‘Christmas Hangover’ - Last Minute Artists Arts@theCrypt Gallery, 23 Church Street 10am - 4.30pm. Second of two back-to-back shows by the popular group. A wide variety of work from another 15 artists, with artworks and cards for sale at affordable prices. Mince pies and mulled wine available. Free entry. www.thecryptgallery.com Friday 11th Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘Force Majeure’, cert. 15. Tickets £6/£5/£3.50.

Advance booking from Seaford Tourist Information or www. seafordcinema.org Seaford Folk Club The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road 8pm. Charles Spicer and Mark T. Folk and early music on oboe, bagpipes, bouzouki and darabuka.

Tel: 01323 899405 www.seafordfolkclub.com The Hampden Arms South Heighton 9pm. Brass Monkeys.

Tel: 01273 514529 Saturday 12th Waifs & Strays Christmas Bazaar Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 10am - 1pm.

Christmas trade stalls, tea/ coffee, hot soup and rolls. www. waifsandstraysdogrescue.co.uk Big Band Christmas at The Barn The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 2.30pm & 7.30pm. Featuring the Maestro Big Band with Seaford Musical Theatre. Tickets £8/£5 (conc.)/£20 (family). Available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, tel: 01323 897426 or 07710 426321, or at www. ticketsource.co.uk/venue/EEKFFF www.seafordmusicaltheatre.co.uk Concentus Sings Christmas St Leonard’s Parish Church, Church St, Seaford 4pm. Local choir’s 10th annual seasonal feast of traditional and modern favourites. Tickets £10, £5 (under-16s) from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, Church St, Seaford; tel 01323 643358; online: www.concentus. ticketsource.co.uk; or on the door. www.concentus-sings.com

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

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk The Old Boot Inn 13 High St 9pm. Live music with The Koan Brothers. Tel. 01323 895454 Sunday 13th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 11am. Freeman Iceberg 13&14.

Open Event. www.nssc.org.uk Age Concern Sunday Lunch Club The Downs 60+ Club, Sutton Corner 12.45pm. Sherry, roast lunch, dessert, coffee/mints and raffle with relaxed and friendly atmosphere. £5.50. To book tel: 01323 899434 The Joyce Campbell Sunday Lunch Club St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road 1pm. Sunday roast and gettogether for Seaford senior citizens. £5. Transport can be arranged. To book and further details tel: 01323 892327 Tea Dance Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven 2pm - 4.30pm. £5, including tea and biscuits. Tel: Fred Weston on 01323 898813 Cross Way Church Christmas Tea and Carol Service Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 4pm (tea), 5pm (service).

Christmas tea followed by a Carol Service. All are welcome.

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

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Thursday 17th Seaford Afternoon Flower Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 2pm. Joy and Derrick present ‘Seasonal Music Followed by a Christmas tea.

Visitors £5 incl. refreshments. Tel: 01323 490979 or 01323 894848 Seaford Sweethearts WI The Front Room, High Street 8pm. Christmas meal for members. www.seafordwi.co.uk Friday 18th Comedy at the Clubhouse Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road 7pm. Monthly comedy night

hosted by Julie Jepson. Tickets £10 on the door or in advance from Golf Club and Seaford Tourist Information, 37 Church St. Tel: 07773 522943, email: comedyseaford@outlook.com Seaford Museum & Heritage Society St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Street 7pm. Quiz and Social Event.

Limited to 12 teams of 6.

Entry by ticket only. £10/£8 (members), with refreshments.

Available from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church St. www.seafordmuseum.co.uk Seaford Folk Club The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road 8pm. Singers and Musicians Night. Bring all your seasonal songs to share.

Tel: 01323 899405 www.seafordfolkclub.com The Hampden Arms South Heighton 9pm. Burning Organ.

Tel: 01273 514529 Saturday 19th Concentus Sings Christmas St Saviours and St Peters Church, Eastbourne 4pm. Local choir’s 10th annual seasonal feast of traditional and modern favourites, with a spicing of the unexpected!

Tickets £10, £5 (under-16s) from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, Church St, Seaford; tel 01323 643358; online: www.concentus. ticketsource.co.uk; or on the door. www.concentus-sings.com Macmillan at The Old Plough The Old Plough, Church Street 4pm - 7pm. Father Christmas with free gifts for children (4pm5pm), carol singing (5pm-6pm), grand raffle draw at 7pm.

Tel: 01323 872921 Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford Clubhouse 7pm. Christmas Party. www.nssc.org.uk

Sunday 20th 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.

Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 11am. Freeman Iceberg 15&16.

Open Event. www.nssc.org.uk The Old Boot Inn 13 High St 4pm. Christmas Carols on the Terrace with the Archway Choir.

Tel. 01323 895454 Carols by Candlelight Chyngton Methodist Church, Millberg Rd 6pm. Everyone welcome.

Thursday 24th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford Clubhouse 3pm - 6pm. Christmas Eve Drinks. www.nssc.org.uk The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Dynamite Disco.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Friday 25th Christmas Day Service Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd 10.30am. Celebrate the birth of Christ.

Saturday 26th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 11am. Freeman Iceberg 17.

Open Event. www.nssc.org.uk The Hampden Arms South Heighton Normal hours. Entertainment TBC. Tel: 01273 514529 Sunday 27th Celebration Service Chyngton Methodist Church, Walmer Road 10.30am. Celebrate the birth of Christ.

Thursday 31st Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford Clubhouse 7pm. New Year’s Eve Party. www.nssc.org.uk

The Old Boot Inn 13 High Street 8.30pm. Christmas Party with DJ The Hampden Arms Dan Crowley. Tel. 01323 895454 South Heighton Steve Humphrey Disco - ticket The Royal British Legion Club only. Tel: 01273 514529 Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Race Night.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk

The Old Boot Inn 13 High St New Year’s Eve Party with Markham & Lodge. Tickets only, £7.50 . Tel. 01323 895454

WHAT’S ON WEEKLY

ARTS & CRAFTS

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

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

Tel: 01323 370907 or 01323 890644 East Sussex Moviemakers St Luke’s Parish Rooms, Stone Cross, Pevensey 1st & 3rd Weds: 7.45 - 9.45pm.

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

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

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

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

CLUBS & ORGANISATIONS

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

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

Hall, Millberg Road, Seaford Thurs: 2pm - 4pm. All welcome, Aged 13 to 17 and interested in aviation? Come along any come and learn new skills making articles for charities. Tel: evening. Tel: 01273 513218 Viola on 01323 890271 Civil Service Pensioners Alliance Seaford Constitutional Club, Knit & Natter Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Rd Crouch Lane 1st Tues of month: 10am.

Weds: 10am - 12 noon. Knit, Friendly chat inc. group business natter and crochet. All made and info on pensions/benefits/ welcome. Tel: Eileen on 01323 socials & days out. Refreshments.

491638 or Lyn 01323 893412 Knit & Natter WAVES Centre, 8 Church St. Weds fortnightly: 2pm-3.30pm.

You are welcome to join us on 11th and 25th November. If you don’t knit, or indeed crochet, but would like to learn, come along and we will show you how. Tel. 01323 873797 wavesseaford@ email: btconnect.com

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 Little Acorn Machine Knitting Thurs: 10 - 11.30am. Assorted Club Baptist Church, Belgrave Rd items on sale. Disabled access.

2nd Fri of month: 2 - 4pm. Tel: Friendly atmosphere.

Helen Doran on 01323 872218 Tel: 01323 891534 or email: hdoran@talktalk.net Confidence Building Sussex Downs College, Denton Island, Newhaven Weds: 10am - 3pm. Free

5-week course begins 1st July.

Booking mandatory. Tel 01273 516032, email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Cuckmere Valley Transition Group George Inn, Alfriston 1st Thurs of month: 7pm Energy Group meeting.

Tel: 01323 870409. email: cuckmeretransition@gmail.com www. cuckmerevalleytransition. org.uk

Happiness Workshop Intensive Sussex Downs College, Denton Island, Newhaven Thurs: 10am - 3.30pm. Free 4-week course begins 9th July.

Booking mandatory. Tel 01273 516032, email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk

HIVE Youth Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 7.15 - 8.45pm. (School year 7 – sixth form). Games, activities, Downs 60+ Club workshops, pool, table football, Sutton Corner, Seaford (Old Flint Building, grounds of Downs table tennis, Xbox, Playstation, instruments, social events and Leisure Centre) trips out, advice, encouragement 10am-12 noon and 2-4pm. & guidance. Annual membership Mon am: Art, snooker. pm: £5 (excl. social events and trips).

Snooker, table tennis, Phase 10.

Term time only.

Tues am: Snooker, art, keep fit Tel: 01323 896009 (10.30-11.30) pm: Rummykub, www.seafordbaptistchurch. table tennis, social. Weds am: Art, snooker, choir (10.30-11.30), org.uk lunch club 12.30pm pm: Snooker, Kids Aloud craft & chat. Thurs am: Art, Kingswell, 115-117 Vale Road Scrabble, snooker, exercise & line (Community Church Hall) dancing pm: Art, snooker. Fri am: Fri: 3.45pm - 5.30pm. Free Art, snooker pm: Table tennis after-school activities for Sat am: Table tennis, snooker. children aged 4-12. All welcome Monthly discussion group and for games, art and stories. Tel: occasional minibus trips.

Tina 01323 492833. www.kingsFirst 2 sessions free, £50 annual well.org.uk/kids_aloud.htm membership, unlimited weekly Lipreading Classes sessions (excl. lunch). Come along Seaford Baptist Church, on Tues 10am -12 noon or tel: Belgrave Road 01323 896422 Tues: 10am. Newcomers Encompass St Luke’s Church, Walmer Rd 3rd Mon of the month: 2 - 4pm. A variety of speakers, tea, sandwiches and cake. All welcome. Tel: 01323 891749 or 894608 or 872281

welcome, first two sessions free. £21 per six sessions, incl. membership of Hard of Hearing Club. Text: 07519 386035, tel: 01273 585339

L: IVE Youth Club Seaford Baptist Church, French Conversation by the Belgrave Road Fireside Alfriston Fri: 6 - 7pm. (School year Mon: 7pm - 8pm.

3 - 6). Games and activities inc.

Thurs: 1pm - 2pm. Drop-in pool, table football, table tennis, session for all levels. £6 per hour. games consoles, craft zones, For information and bookings tel: and a tuck shop. Admission 01323 871492 or email babette@ £1 inc 50p worth of tuck. cosmofil.com First week free. Term time only. Tel: 01323 896009 www.

Friendly Hour seafordbaptistchurch.org.uk Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd Tues twice monthly: Mercread Youth Centre 2.30 - 3.30pm. Talks on a variety Mercread Road, Seaford of subjects. Transport can be Mon: 6pm - 7pm. Seaford Youth arranged. Tel: Rita Evans on Forum 01323 896877 or email: Tues: 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Juniors ritaevans436@gmail.com Youth Club (Year 8 & 9), £1.

Growing Old Disgracefully Group Weds: 3.30 - 6pm. After School Club (Year 6 & 7), £1.

The Archway & various venues Thurs: 3.30pm - 5.30pm.

2nd Fri of month: 2 - 4pm.

Monthly meeting including, talks, T.O.A.S.T. Girls Only Group, £1. discussions and outings. For more 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Seniors Youth Club (Year 9+), £1. details tel: 01323 490154 For more details contact Roger Daw on 01323 892531

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

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

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

(10 to 17 yrs) Adults Tues: 7.30 - 9pm Badgers Tues: 5.45 - 7.15 (6 to 10 yrs) currently not running. Tel: 07817 604279

Seaford Afternoon Flower Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 3rd Thurs of month:1.30pm National Trust Seaford for a 2pm start. Talks, demos, Association (NTSA) outings, etc. Past and Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd 3rd Wed of month (Oct - Mar): new members welcome.

Membership £27 per year.

2.30pm. Illustrated talks on Visitors £5 inc. refreshments per diverse subjects, plus outings. meeting. No meeting in January.

New members welcome.

Tel Tina: 01323 873162 Visitors £2.50. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/nt Seaford & District Stamp Club Newhaven & District Model Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd Railway Club Beach Road, behind 2nd Weds of month: 7.30pm.

Harbour railway station Monthly speaker. All stamp Weds: 7pm. New members collectors welcome. welcome.

Tel: 01323 890699 Email: swd@chasjenka.plus.com www.seafordstampclub.co.uk Newhaven & Seaford Sea Seaford Bonfire Society Cadets The Old Church, Chapel White Lion Hotel, Claremont Rd Street, Newhaven First Thurs of month: 7pm.

Mon & Fri: 7pm - 9pm (seniors) Membership and open Fri: 7pm - 9pm (juniors) committee meeting.

Newhaven, Peacehaven & www.seafordbonfire.co.uk Seaford Lions Club Seaford Branch ESDA White Lion Hotel, Claremont Rd Various locations 4th Thurs of month: 8pm First Fri of the month: meeting. www.npslions.co.uk Lunch/afternoon tea to catch Parish Tea Party up with friends and make new St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Rd ones. All welcome. Contact Jane 3rd Mon of month: 2.30pmon 01323 514531 or email: 4pm. Drop in for tea and cake marianne.colliard@esda.org.uk in the church hall. Transport Seaford Bridge Club available. Tel: 01323 895552 Downs Leisure Centre Tues:1.30 - 5pm. Duplicate Probus Club of Seaford bridge in a friendly atmosphere Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd for intermediates and above.

2nd Tues of month: 12pm Fri: 6.30 - 10pm. Duplicate for 12.30pm lunch. Monthly meeting with 3-course meal and bridge for intermediate and above. Tel: 01323 893022 speaker. Tel: 01323 890418 or Email:lesliefowle@tiscali.co.uk 897546 The Rotary Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd Weds: 12.45 for 1pm. Weekly meeting.

Royal Antidiluvian Order of Buffaloes The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road Sun: 3pm. Weekly meetings Tel: 01323 325121 l.dmurray@yahoo.co.uk

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Seaford Community Club for Over 65s St James’ Trust Clubhouse, Blatchington Road Thurs: 10am-3pm. A club for people in later life who need a little help to enjoy their day. Run

by Age UK East Sussex.

Tel Nicola on 07850 987131, Lewes office 01273 476704, email: Nicola@gf-g.net

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

Tues: 9.30am Slimming World.

3rd Weds: Klondyke Whist.

Thurs: Tea Dance/Dance Classes.

Fri & Sun: 8.15pm Bingo.

Tel: 01323 890087 Seaford Evening Flower Club St Luke’s Church, Walmer Rd 1st Thurs of month: 7 for 7.30pm demo. Affil. to NAFAS. New members welcome.

Visitors £4.50 inc. refreshments.

Tel Marian on 01273 515544

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

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

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

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

Tel: 01323 896373

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

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

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

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

Guild Afternoon Meeting 01323 423481 St Leonard’s Church Hall, Local Market & Café Church Lane, off Church Street Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 1st Tues of month: 2.30 Tues: 10.30am - 2.30pm. Local 4.30pm. Tel: 01323 897959 community market and cafe, Seahaven (Evening) Trefoil serving light lunches. Stalls Guild Evening Meeting Downs available. Last 2015 market Tues Leisure Centre Over 60s Club 22nd Dec, re-opens Tues 5th Jan 3rd Thurs of month: 7.30pm.

2016. For more info tel Wendy Tel: 01323 893250 on 07883 611677 www.sussexmarkets@live.co.uk Southdown Bridge Club 60+ Club, Downs Leisure Ctr Love Heart Community Café Weds: 6.30 - 9.45pm. Friendly Clinton Centre, Clinton Place duplicate bridge for any age.

Thurs: 10.30am - 12.30pm.

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

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

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

Tel: 01273 583484, email: coraandken@sky.com

Newhaven Country Market Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven Thursdays: 9.45am - 1pm (open until 2pm Thurs 26th Nov).

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

Seaford NWR (National Women’s Register) Members’ homes and out and about Various days: For women who are interested in everything and talk about anything. More details visit www.nwr.org.uk or contact us directly by email: nwrseaford@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

Sat: 10am - 12 noon.

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

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

Seaford Sweethearts WI Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 4th Tues of month: 8pm. New members welcome. www. seafordsweetheartswi.com Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd No activities week commencing 28th Dec 2015.

Mon: 9.30am - 12 noon.

Art (painting for pleasure).

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

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

music & drama

The Archway Blatchington Rd Tel 01323 897590 www.thearchwaygroup.com Gospelish Choir Mon: 8pm - 9.30pm. Gospel & soul-inspired music. £7 a session.

Contemporary Choir Con Club, Crouch Lane Weds: 12.30pm - 2pm at Ladies’ clubs Archway, 8pm - 9.30pm Blatchington Hill Everything from Ellington to Townswomen’s Guild Supertramp. £7 per session.

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

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

Chyngton Youth Academy of Members only.

Arts and Drama Ladies’ Probus Club of Seaford St James’ Trust Clubhouse, Seaford Golf Club, Blatchington Blatchington Rd Thurs: 4pm. Ages 5-12 4th Tues of month: Lunch for Fri: 5.30pm. Ages 12-18. members and guests. Not in For drama classes contact Ellen December. Tel 01323 896373 on 07791 081935

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

Friendly. No need to read music.

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

Haven Harmonies Hillcrest Centre, Hillcrest Road, Newhaven Mon: 7 - 9pm. Contemporary repertoire accompanied on guitar. No need to read music. £5 per session. Contact Marian Stanley for more information on 01273 611068 or email: marianstanley43@gmail.com Michael Piraner Recorder Workshops Cross Way Church, Steyne Road 2nd Sat every month: 2pm 4.30pm. Tel: Val Underhill 01323 895230, email: val.underhill@ googlemail.com Play Readings at the Seaford Little Theatre 4 Steyne Road 1st Tues every month: 7.30pm.

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

Tel Jo on 01323 893878 Seaford Little Theatre Workshop & Social Evening Steyne Road Weds: 7.30 - 10pm (except during productions). Set building, props and backstage activities.

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

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

Enquiries: 07710 426321 or email: paulawoolven@hotmail.com

Seaford Silver Band Seaford Head School, Steyne Rd Weds: 8 - 10pm. Rehearsals.

New members welcome.

Tel: 01323 892424 or 07740 646386 visit www. seafordsilverband.co.uk Seaford Voices St Peter’s Church Hall, East Blatchington Fri: 2pm - 3pm. Natural Voicesstyle singing group. New singers very welcome. New term begins 8th January 2016.

Tel: Monica on 07788 166173.

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

Very reasonable prices. New members welcome. Contact Chris on 01323 892023 Sound Baths The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road 1st and 3rd Tues of the month: Bathe in these lovely soothing sounds. Tel Therese on 07515 961327 Southdown Society of Recorder Players St James’ Trust Clubhouse, Blatchington Road 4th Sat of the month: 2 - 5pm.

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

Baby & Pre-School

Ante- & Postnatal Excercise Class Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford Tues: 10.45 - 11.30am. Specialtist excercise class for mums to be and new mums. Crèche on site or baby welcome in class. Tel: 07901 683577 or 01323 490011 or email c.s.cornish@hotmail.com Artsmart Pre-school Messy Play Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Mon: 11am - 12pm. Drop in £4.50, siblings £3. Artsmart holiday workshops contact Ann on 07834 629133 or facebook

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

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

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

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

Tel: 07786 425758 www.louisecavefitness.co.uk

Alfriston Badminton Club Pleasant Rise, Alfriston Weds: 8 - 10pm. Small friendly group looking to expand its membership. All standards welcome. Tel: 01323 645210

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

Booking mandatory. Tel 01273 516032, email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Denton Indoor Bowls Club Denton Island, Newhaven Mon - Sun: 9am - 7pm. New members welcome. Tel 01273 514664 Expressive Creative Dance Class Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Weds 7.15 - 8.30pm. Starts 7th October. 6 weeks £30, drop in £6. Tel Bettina on 07712 345981 Extend Activities to music, suitable for older people. have fun while you improve your balance and mobility, with seated options.

For classes and times in the area tel Sandria on 01273 514152

Fitness League Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Tues: 7 - 8pm. Fun and friendly classes suitable for all abilities and ages (term time only). First class free, then £5. Call Jackie on Ballet, Tap and Modern 01435 812950 or wood555@ Bond School of Dance, St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road aol.com. www.thefitnessleague. com Weds, Fri & Sat: from 3 years.

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

Ballet,Tap, Modern & Jazz Have fun! Suitable for all. Contact Seahaven Dance, Seaford and Karen on 01273 305827 email: Newhaven Mon - Sat Contact Mechele on karen.funandfit@gmail.com 07738 831616, email: Football info@seahavendance.co.uk Mercread Youth Centre, www.seahavendance.co.uk Mercread Road Body Vibes Windover Fitness, nr Alfriston Tues: 10am. Thurs: 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Tel: 01323 871554/07930 738034 Body Works Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 1.30pm: All age circuits, 2.45 - 4pm: Older adult stretch & tone. £5 pp. Tel: 01323 871554/07930 738034 Boxercise® Claremont Hall, Claremont Rd Mon & Weds: 7-8pm. Beginners class.

Fri: 6-7pm. Circuits.

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

Tel: Claire 07711 890956

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Tues: lunchtime. Indoor kickabout for Seaford Head Year 7 & 8 students only. Steyne Site sports hall. 5pm - 6pm. Free kickabout for Year 7+, Downs Leisure Centre. Fri: 9 - 10pm.

Football Street League session with Brighton & Hove Albion in the Community. Downs Leisure Centre, £1. Tel: 01323 892531 Forces Fit The Salts Recreation Ground Mon & Weds: 7pm Sun: 10am Free tasters available. Book online at www.forcesfit.co.uk

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

and abilities welcome. Free. Run

by The Conservation Volunteers.

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

Meditation The Yurt, side entrance Florence House, Southdown Rd Sun: 6.30 - 7.30pm. Come and sample meditation Health Walks by Sussex from different traditions. All Community Development are welcome. Donation by Association Various locations Mons: 10am - 12 noon. Meet at contribution. Tel Marisha: Morrisons, Dane Road, Seaford, 07739 440883 Meditation & Relaxation and 1 - 3pm meet at Big Park, Piddinghoe Avenue, Peacehaven. St James’ Clubhouse, Blatchington Rd Tues: 10.30am - 12 noon.

Sat: 10 - 11am.

Meet at the Tye by St Andrews The Archway, Blatchington Rd Church, Alfriston.

Tues: 11am -12 noon.

Weds: 10.30am - 12 noon.

Meet at Guinness Court, Iveagh Fri: 6 - 7pm. Tel on 01323 365802 or 07557 539507.

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

Fri: 9.30am. Total Toning Also a wide range of free Seaford courses - exercise, cooking and Tues: 9.30am. Tots and Tums emotional wellbeing. Tel. 01273 Thurs: 9.30am. Tots & Tums 516032 email: healthylifestyles@ Children welcome in all classes. sussexcommunity.org.uk £25 for 5. New members first

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

Tel: Claire 07711 890956 Kids’ Boxercise® Seaford Primary School, Wilkinson Way Tues: 3.30 - 4.15pm. Tel: 01323 896600 or 07711 890956 Line Dancing Daytime classes for mixed abilities. Tel Val on 01323 325993 Line Dancing Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Tues: 5.30 - 6.30pm Beginners, 6.30 - 7.30pm Improvers, 7.30 9pm Intermediates.

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

Tel Gina on 01273 470456 or 07443 425621

3 classes £10. www.facebook. com/MumsFitnessUK Tel Alex 07540 551054 Pilates The Archway Arts Centre, Blatchington Road Tues & Thurs evenings Weds, Thurs & Fri mornings Tel Tricia 07941 922129 www.pilatesofseaford.co.uk

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

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

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

Chichester Road Tel: 07477 600096, email: April-Sept: Outdoor bowls. donna_steele@rocketmail.com New members welcome.

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

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

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

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

7.30pm-9pm. Seniors, £5.

New members welcome. Tel Clare Flack: 07724 956649.

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

Recruiting new players for two teams in the Sussex leagues.

Come along or contact Paul Burns on 07732 202208 Seaford Rugby Football Club Junior Training Salts Recreation Ground, Marine Parade Sun: 10.30am -12pm. Ages ranging from 6 to 16, a friendly but ambitious squad. Come along or tel 07818 438378 Seaford Striders Running Club From Downs Leisure Centre Mon & Weds (main night): 7pm.

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

Email: john.jrinst@gmail.com Seaford Traditional Folk Dance Group St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road Wed: 10.15am-12.15pm. Visitors, new members welcome. £4 pw.

Tel: 01323 897315 Sk8school Inline Skating Hard Football Pitch near the Salts play area, Marine Parade Weds: 10am - 11am & 4.30 5.30pm. Beginners class Learn a new skill and get fit for summer. £8 adults, £5 children. Advance booking essential. Protective gear must be worn and can be hired in advance. Skate hire £5.

Call 07988 151632 email: info@simonewells.com www.sk8school.co.uk Swimming Lessons Newlands School, Eastbourne Rd Sat: Beginners: 9.15 - 9.45am, Improvers: 9.45 - 10.30am, Improver 2/advanced: 10.30

-11.15am. 6-week courses, £30.

Tel: 07989 455020 Tea Dancing Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Thurs: 2 - 4.30pm tea dance with Peter Harvey. Tel: 01323 890087 Wave Leisure Health Walks From Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Thurs: 10am. Tel: 01323 490011 Wellness Centre, Seaford Sun: 9am. FREE Fit Club All ages and abilities, includes advice on nutrition.

Tues: 9.15am. FREE health walks.

FREE sports nutrition talks and evaluations by appointment 1:1 or for clubs and groups. Booking required call Sue: 07969 041865 Yoga Newhaven Tues: 10am. 60+ yoga 7pm. Pranayama and meditation Weds: 10am. Pregnancy yoga 2pm. Gentle yoga for those living with cancer, ME and heart ailments 7pm. Classical therapeutic yoga.

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

Tel: 01273 512306 Yoga Classes for the Less Able St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd Thurs: 11am - 12pm. Seaford Group of Eastbourne & South Wealden Multiple Sclerosis Society. Exercises on floor and chair with trained yoga teacher. £4 per lesson. Tel. 01323 492351 Yoga Living Sussex Lewes Subud Centre Mon: 5.30pm-6.30pm.

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

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

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

Tel: Sophie 07444 549859, email: yogalivinghome@gmail.com www.yoga-living.weebly.com Yoga – Purrfect Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Thurs: 6.20pm The Yurt at Florence House Tues: 7am Weds: 11.45am and 1pm Thurs: 8.15am St James’ Clubhouse, Blatchington Rd, Seaford Mon: 8.30am beginners yoga, 9.30am. Tues: 6.30pm pregnancy

and new mum yoga. 7.30pm (with Beautiful Yoga). All abilities welcome. Ante- and postnatally trained. Tel: Catherine 07901 683577. www.facebook. com/purrfectyoga or email c.s.cornish@hotmail.com

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

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

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

Weds: 10.45 - 11.45am.

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

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

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

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

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

Free private consultation by appointment. Tel 01323 897671

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

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

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