Seaford Scene December 2016

SEAFORD Scene December 2016 Issue 116

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

Seaford Christmas Magic!

The Old Town Hall Photo Exhibition

Arts & Crafts at Christmas Bishopstone Church Cycle Seahaven

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Welcome Welcome to the December issue of Seaford Scene. Where has the time gone to this year? I can’t believe it’s almost Christmas! Don’t panic though, there’s still time to get ready for the festive occasion, and this issue is full of suggestions on how to enjoy the season of goodwill.

On Saturday 3rd December it’s Seaford Christmas Magic with music, choirs, entertainers, a lantern parade, gift stalls, refreshments, fun fair and much more. See page 4 for details. Arts@Crypt is also on from 10th to 15th and it’s the Mince Pie Race on Sunday 4th – turn to the what’s on pages for more details. There’s a quiz night raising funds for WAVES on the 9th and Concentus Choir will be performing on the 10th and 17th, oh, and look out for Santa on his sleigh around the streets of Seaford in the run up to Christmas. May I take this opportunity to thank everyone who has been involved with Seaford Scene over the last year – advertisers, contributors, charities, clubs and organisations, distributors and of course, you the readers.

It’s thanks to you all that the magazine continues to go from strength to strength.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year!

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4 Seaford’s Christmas Magical Entertainment!

6 Seaford Splash!

11 Seaford Community Cinema 16 Arts and Crafts at Christmas 18 Churches Together in Seaford 20 The Old Town Hall Photo Exhibition 22 Rotary Club of Seaford 26 Meeching Amateur Dramatics (MAD) 27 Who’s Who in Seaford?

28 Get Festive for Chestnut Tree House 31 All is Hush’d: Bishopstone Church

& Churchyard 34 Seaford Community Cinema Scoops Top Prize!

36 Seaford Little Theatre – Funny Money 37 Has Your Double Glazing Steamed Up? 38 Art Delights 41 Sussex Wildlife Trust 43 Waves Family Support Quiz Night 44 ‘Eclectrix’ at St Leonards, Denton 47 Seaford Gardening Club 48 National Garden Competition of the Year 48 Charity Lunch 56 Martello Rotary 60 Seaford Afternoon Flower Club 68 Concentus Sings Christmas 69 Seaford Tree Wardens – O Christmas Tree 71 Yule be Better Off with a Bit Less Meat 74 Newberry Tully Estate Agents – The Times

They are a Changing 77 Transport in Seaford’s Neighbourhood Plan

– Have Your Say 79 A View From The Potting Shed 80 War Memorial Secured as a Centenary Field 83 Seaford Community Garden 90 Seaford Kurlers 92 The View @ Seaford Head 95 Inner Wheel Club of Seaford 100 The Phoenix Centre 103 Clifden House Dementia Care 104 Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club 106 Newhaven, Peacehaven & Seaford Lions Club 110 Newhaven & Seaford Sea Cadets Celebrate

Their New Windows 115 Quality Solicitors Barwells Secures Top

Accolade from National Law Society 118 New Book – The House on the Cliff 118 Seaford Residents Speak Up for Direct

London Train Services 122 All I Want For Christmas – The House 125 Seaford Head Probus Club 126 Seaford Striders 128 Cycle Seahaven 130 What’s On in December and Weekly?

138 Index of Businesses

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Seaford’s Christmas Magical Entertainment!

Welcome the festive season in style as Seaford celebrates Christmas 2016 with live entertainment, lantern parade, market stalls, fresh food and a funfair all day on Saturday 3rd December from 10am until 7pm.

Don’t miss live music from Seaford Silver Band, Concentus, Seaford Choral Society, Archway Choir and many more live acts – at the Main Stage in Broad Street and the High-Street Stage, as well as story time at Seaford Library. Lookout throughout the day for Stix, Morris dancers, fire breathers, jugglers, the Ice Queen and King – something for all the family. The funfair will be there all day with rides and trampolines for all to enjoy, whatever the weather.

Why not enjoy some hog roast and mulled wine to warm you up whilst drinking in the fantastic live entertainment? Make sure you don’t miss the opportunity to grab some Christmas presents from the market stalls, which will sell jewellery among many other festive goodies! Make sure to get in early to pick up your Christmas tree too, whilst supporting your local charities at the same time. Be proud to support your local community and peruse the goods in the local shops. The Italian Market will be on the High Street – make sure to pop down to enjoy fresh Italian produce, something for everyone will be available at the market stalls!

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Lantern making is a must, even if you can’t make the parade from 4:30pm, pop along to St Leonards Church Hall (behind Tansleys) to make yours.

The lantern parade is a magical experience to watch as well as take part in, and you get to take them home with you – LED lighting makes them a fun and safe festive feature to enjoy through the festive period.

A peaceful end to the day is available at the Barn Theatre with Roald Dahl’s The BFG. A PG rated film version of the fantastic story of Sophie and her exciting journey with the Big Friendly Giant, who delivers dreams he catches in his magical world, as they travel to London to convince the Queen to help get rid of the bad giants once and for all. Tickets available on-line www. seafordcinema.org and in the Tourist Information Centre at 37 Broad Street, Seaford www.staylewes.info.

Don’t miss Kevin Gordon’s History Tour special, where you can find out about the fascinating history of Seaford and the surrounding areas, starting at the Tourist Information Centre at 10:30 am. Make sure to turn up early to warm up with a mince pie at the TIC from 10am.

Should you want to book a stall or help on the day, make sure to contact the organisers via email craig. williams@seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk, telephone 01323 872975 or through www.seafordxmasmagic.uk or Facebook www.facebook.com/seafordchristmasmagic/ ‘Be Informed’; why not Like us on facebook.com/ seafordchristmasmagic or follow us on twitter.com/ seafordmagic, to receive any updates.

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Arts and cultural events in the Seaford area Welcome to the latest of our regular updates on what is going on within Seaford’s vibrant arts and cultural scene, compiled by Robin Shell and myself.

Arts and Crafts

The annual Christmas Crafts show is currently taking place at Arts@theCrypt in Church Street, so hurry – you’ve got until 4th December to get lots of beautiful gifts crossed off on your pressie list. Expect everything from paintings and photographs to textiles, paper craft to jewellery, ceramics to cards from favourite artists and new talent. Free entry.

Christmas Magic

Christmas Magic on Saturday 3rd December looks like being a show stopper, with the town playing host to stalls of all kinds plus street entertainment and a lantern parade to glimmer in the dusk. Enjoy street entertainers and live music on the sound stages, including the Archway choirs, and join in the fun of the street party.

Screen

Book up early for Seaford Community Cinema’s screening of the BFG, an adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl children’s book, directed by Steven Spielberg, being shown to tie in with Christmas Magic at 6.30pm after the Christmas lights are switched on in town. When Sophie makes friends with the Big Friendly Giant it attracts the unwanted attention of the not so friendly Bloodbottler and Fleshlumpeater. Can the Queen help them get rid of the bad giants? Room, being shown on Friday 9th December at 7.30pm, is the chilling story of a little boy and his mum kept prisoner in a small space.

The autumn season closes with the National Theatre Live production of No Man’s Land on Thursday 15th December at 7pm, when Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart star in Harold Pinter’s play about two ageing

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writers and a power game complicated by the return home of two sinister younger men.

Tickets from http:// www.seafordcinema. org/ or the tourist information office in Church Street.

Stage

Cheer up the dark days of January with everyone’s favourite pantomime, Cinderella, being staged at the Barn Theatre by Seaford Musical Society on 20th to 22nd and 27th to 29th January, 7.30pm on Friday and Saturday evenings and 2.30pm Saturday and Sunday matinées. Tickets from http://www.ents24.com/seafordevents/seaford-barn-theatre

Music

Concentus Sings Christmas at St Leonard’s Church on Saturday 10th December, 4pm. Tickets are £10, and for under 16s £5 from the box office on 01323 643356, info@concentus-sings.com, from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church Street, online at www.ticketsource. co.uk/concentus, or on the door.

Fancy learning to play the ukulele? Seaford Sunshine Strummers, which meets on Tuesdays, offers one to one tuition to beginners to get you up to speed to join the group, currently totalling 14. For details contact Trevor Jones on 01323 898164 or email trevor.jones332@btinternet.com

Art

Last Minute Artists are having a Christmas Event from 10th-15th December at Arts@theCrypt, with more than 20 talented people taking part so make sure you drop in. Not only will there be exciting original wall art and jewellery but lots of affordable prints and cards too.

Free entry.

Please email details about forthcoming events, two months in advance, to robinshell63@gmail.com.

These will be used in full on our blog at seafordsplash. blogspot.com and edited for this feature.

Andrea Hargreaves

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we hope you’ll trust us to give them a try! We’ve got a selection of world cinema including Mustang, which looks at what it means to be a young women growing up in Turkey, plus the very relevant social commentary on the British welfare state in I, Daniel Blake.

New Year launches film season We may not have got through Christmas yet but there is plenty to look forward to after the festive celebrations, as Seaford Community Cinema announces its new season of films.

As always, we have tried to bring residents a varied selection that includes some of the latest hits and star studded casts, with work from top directors such as Woody Allen and Ken Loach.

But we also want to give you the opportunity to discover new and sometimes challenging stories, and

We’re also pleased to be able to continue bringing the highest quality theatre to our doorstep with live screenings of the National Theatre productions: Amadeus with orchestral accompaniment by Southbank Sinfonia, Bernard Shaw’s Saint Joan and Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler.

For more information and to book tickets go to: www.seafordcinema.org And to keep up to date with the latest news join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/seafordcinema

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Refreshments included but you may bring your own wine.

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Winter Season Opening Times Sundays & Bank Holidays: 11:00am to 4:00pm Except Christmas Day Group visits are available at other times by appointment Archives are open on the first Sunday afternoon of each month Tel: 01323-898222 www.seafordmuseum.co.uk Postal address: P.O.Box 2132, Seaford, BN25 9BH (The SatNav address code is BN25 1JH)

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Arts and crafts at Christmas

Seaford’s popular Arts@ theCrypt gallery in Church Street transforms into a gift shop selling artworks and crafts of great beauty and difference at Christmas so no wonder it is a hotspot for pressie seekers from near and far. Currently the annual arts and crafts event is running until Sunday 4th December, and this gives way to another festive favourite, Last Minute Artists’ eagerly awaited Christmas Event, from Saturday 10th to Thursday 15th December.

This show, bigger than ever this year, with more than 30 artists and makers taking part, promises to provide an eclectic mix of wall art and crafts from artists who are familiar friends at the gallery, as well as a host of newer faces too.

If you are looking for special cards for special people then you’ll need to look no further, and as for gifts that will express delight in their receivers’ eyes then we can only suggest that you pop in to discover the amazing selection of work comprising everything from still lifes and local scenes to abstracts and quirky pictures in media encompassing photography, acrylics, watercolour and even silk. And that’s just the wall art. Look forward also to a wonderful display of ceramics in beautiful glazes, jewellery of varied style from several exhibitors plus witty models, masks, mosaics and more.

This scheduled show is hosted by Last Minute Artists, who normally bring pop up shows to Arts@theCrypt, so expect the unexpected to complete your shopping list.

Boats by Lisa Taylor; Exhibitor Sally-Mae Joseph is taking her work in a new direction; Silk scarf by Robin Shell

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Churches Together In Seaford St Leonard’s, Church Street

Sun 11th Dec 4pm Christingle Service Sun 18th Dec 6pm Festival of 9 Lessons and Carols Sat 24th Dec 3pm Crib Service Sat 24th Dec 6pm Christmas in Drama and Carols Sat 24th Dec 11.30pm First Communion of Christmas Sun 25th Dec 8am Holy Communion Sun 25th Dec 9.30am Parish Communion Sun 25th Dec 11am Holy Communion — (BCP)

Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road

Sun 18th Dec 10am Family Christmas Service Sun 18th Dec 6pm Candlelight Christmas Celebration Sat 24th Dec 4pm Christmas Eve Family Service Sun 25th Dec 10am Christmas Day Service

Chyngton Methodist, Millberg Road Sun 4th Dec

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Sun 25th Dec

3pm Community Carols at Chyngton School 4 pm Carols by Candlelight followed by tea 10.30am Christmas Praise – Revd Rose Westwood

St Thomas More, Catholic Church

Sun 18th Dec 3pm Christingle Service with Carols.

Gather in hall from 2.30pm Sat 24th Dec 5pm First Mass of Christmas

(Family Celebration) Sat 24th Dec 11pm Christmas Night Mass with

Carols from 10.30pm Sun 25th Dec 8am Mass Sun 25th Dec 10am Mass

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St Andrew’s, Bishopstone Sun 18 Dec Sat 24th Dec Sun 25th Dec Sun 25th Dec

4pm Carol Service and Tea in Hall 11.30pm Midnight Eucharist 8am Eucharist 9.30am Sung Eucharist

St Luke’s Church, Walmer Road

Sun 11th Dec 4pm Christingle Service Sun 11th Dec 7pm St Lukes@7 – Contemporary Carols Sat 24th Dec 4pm Crib Service Sun 25th Dec 9.30am Parish Communion

Religious Society of Friends Little Theatre, Steyne Road Enquiries to the Clerk 01323 892413

St Peter’s, East Blatchington Wed 14th Dec 7pm Mayor’s Carol Service Sun 18th Dec 6pm Carol Service Sat 24th Dec 5pm Children’s Crib Service Sat 24th Dec 11.30pm Midnight Mass Sun 25th Dec 9.30am Mass and Carols

Cross Way Church, Steyne Road Sun 11th Dec

Sun 25th Dec

4pm Tea followed by 5pm Informal Carol Service at Clinton Hall, Clinton Centre, Clinton Place, Seaford.

10.30am United Service at Chyngton Methodist Church, Walmer Road, Seaford

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The Churches of Seaford wish you every Blessing this Christmas

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the Old Town Hall Photo Exhibition When St James’ Trust decided to pull out of the Old Town Hall in South Street to concentrate resources on its building in Blatchington Road it could have spelled the end for the popular drop-in centre. But senior Seafordians are made of sterner stuff and don’t give up that easily. Customers were adamant that the tea room should continue, so a committee of stalwarts set about running the non-profitmaking venture for themselves, with a lease from Seaford Council. The group took over nearly two years ago, and today the Grade II-listed building is filled with chatter as its mainly elderly clients enjoy the mid-century retro feel of the warmspirited Old Town Hall Community Tea Room.

Now the atmosphere of this flourishing volunteerrun space has been captured on film by Darren Baldwin, whose images were on display for one afternoon only at Seaford Constitutional Club when he entertained all comers to a tea party. Among the guests was Community Tea Room secretary and one-time treasurer Frank Hendry, who explained that the council gave them a three-month trial, after which they decided to carry on. “We’ve been going under our own steam for 18 months or so now,” he said.

“Darren came in taking pictures and offered to do a brochure for us. Others use their skills to help. Anyone who wants to use it as a community space can,” he added, mentioning that there is an art group and that Age Concern hires it too.

“We carry on the old traditions,” said Frank, and you can see that expressed in Darren’s photographs, which capture what appears to be important in customers’ and volunteers’ lives – subjects like service insignia, cake,

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passing time seen in the face of a clock, beautifully set out matching china, self respect and humour as viewed in a deerstalker secured to a counter by a walking stick. And the hands: Darren has taken photos of hands protected by pink Marigolds and expressive bare hands that have clearly done much work in a long lifetime.

Shot on 35mm Fuji Superior film in keeping with the era of the patrons, the photos capture jollity, with a group of women creased up with laughter over a joke at one table and another pair cheerfully chatting by the draining board as they watch a couple of men unblock the sink. In others, beadwork and painting are going on, a gentleman is holding up a light bulb so he can see the rogue switch in a fuse box, and in my favourite, a musician of considerable years is tuning up for a Sixties’ vibe, playing guitar in a ‘Singalong with Bruce’ session.

Darren, a part-time events photographer and full-time nurse practitioner at Brighton children’s A & E, recalled: “I was out in Seaford. It was a nice day, the door was open so I walked in and everyone stared at me. They were actually very friendly, not everyone was happy to be photographed, but most were. I’m always looking for inspiration. This is a social documentary project, getting the little moments of life.”

See more of Darren’s work at mrdarrenbaldwin.com Andrea Hargreaves

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Rotary Club of Seaford

ROTARY CLUB GOES GREEN

The Seaford Rotary Club’s Christmas Sleigh of Goodwill, which has been part of the town’s Christmas celebrations for over 60 years, will look significantly different this year.

The transport for the sleigh has been changed from a car and trailer to an electric flatbed truck which has been converted by a specialist firm in Oxfordshire and paid for from a legacy left to the Club.

History of the Sleigh In 1953 members of Seaford Rotary Club toured the streets of Seaford with a Christmas tree mounted on a farm trailer. Christmas music was provided by vinyl records played on a wind up gramophone whilst the trailer was parked under a street lamp. In the early 1980s the first ‘proper’ sleigh was carried on a trailer converted from the chassis of a caravan. This sleigh consisted of a small house with chimney from which Santa emerged.

The trailer was pulled by a Rotarian’s car with a tow bar.

Eventually, although the roof was retained, the chimney was removed and the walls were rebuilt.

Various running repairs were carried out on a regular basis to the trailer, including in 1991 a complete rewire and replacement of all electrical and mechanical fittings.

The trailer began to show signs of its age that made further repairs and refurbishment uneconomical. After an inspection of the trailer in 1999, it was found to be unfit for the road. To continue the tradition, for that year’s Christmas, a new four-wheeled trailer to carry the sleigh was built with support from various local firms and the hard work of several Rotarians.

The number of Rotarians with cars with tow bars and who could pull the trailer and sleigh around the streets

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of Seaford gradually dwindled. Seaford Rotary Club was therefore indebted in the 1990s to Clear View for the use of their van to pull Santa’s transport each December evening.

It was recognised however that this course of action could not continue permanently and that the ideal would be for Seaford Rotary Club to acquire their own vehicle which could carry the Rotary logo and be tailored to the club’s needs.

In July 2007, using funds provided to the Club from the legacy of Miss Sheila Raeburn, a Mazda 5 car was purchased to be used to tow the sleigh trailer. The Christmas music of approximately 4 hours of continuous carols and other seasonal music was played through an MP3 player.

Garaging the Sleigh The sleigh has never had a permanent home. It has been housed at various locations including the council depot in Dane Road, and the grain store at Norton Farm. From December 2007 for the next four years, the vehicle and sleigh were kept at a Rotarian’s house. It was recognised however that a permanent garage for the vehicle and sleigh was needed.

In November 2011, the sleigh and vehicle was housed at Kennard’s motor cycle garage, but early in 2012, the property was put up for sale, and a year later, planning permission was granted for development of the site.

When in January 2015, Kennard’s garage site was sold with vacant possession, the vehicle was stored in temporary accommodation at the scout site in Chichester Road while the sleigh was resident in Chalvington. For Christmas 2015, the sleigh was also stored in the Scout Hut in Chichester Road. During 2016 the sleigh has been stored at Norton Farm.

Need for a new means to transport the Sleigh The 1999 designed sleigh was used in December 2015 to transport the sleigh through the streets of Seaford.

The number of Rotarians who have sufficient experience to drive and reverse the Mazda 5 and the sleigh trailer has reduced, so that in 2015 there were only three such Rotarians. With the increasing numbers of cars parked in our roads, reversing the car and trailer has made it increasingly difficult to find sufficient drivers with the

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skills to turn the sleigh around in a confined space.

Consequently, not all cul-de-sacs and narrow roads were visited by the sleigh, thereby reducing the ability to make collections in these roads.

A solution to enable more Rotarians to be able to drive the vehicle supporting the sleigh was necessary. An economical solution that minimised the costs associated with transportation of the sleigh was required, and one which could also be available to provide transport for other Rotary events at other times of the year, such as the Boot, Craft and Produce fairs. Furthermore, the permanent garage solution was not expected to be able to house both the existing vehicle and the trailer supporting the sleigh.

Faced with these problems but with a determination not to let down the many thousands who welcome the sleigh each year, a small group of Rotarians set to work to find a solution so that this service to our community could continue.

The Solutions

Several alternatives were considered until the group of Rotarians visited a firm in Oxfordshire which specialises in converting former electric milk floats to flatbed trucks. After talking to the company and seeing the quality of work being carried out, the Rotarians were convinced that that was the solution. The other Club members agreed that this option was the way forward and that the conversion could be financed without impacting on the work which the Club does. The converted milk float has been delivered in time for Christmas this year. Among the many advantages, driving will be easier with the converted truck able to be turned around in a confined space or reversed.

Under current regulations road tax will be zero, and the vehicle is also exempt from the requirement for an MOT. Added to that, insurance costs are significantly lower.

All these savings will enable Seaford Rotary Club to do more to support all age groups in our community.

The Club has purchased a plot of land in Vicarage Close, and obtained planning permission for a garage which will

be the permanent home of the truck and sleigh. As for the purchase of the Mazda 5, funds from the legacy of Miss Sheila Raeburn have been used.

Christmas 2016 Father Christmas and his volunteers will use the sleigh to visit different areas of the town on Monday to Friday evenings starting on 1st December and Broad Street on Saturday mornings. Rotarians look forward to seeing you on their journeys around the streets of Seaford.

Seaford Rotary Club wishes everyone a merry Christmas and a prosperous new year.

Photos: 1980 sleigh (left) and replacement 1999 sleigh; Milk float during conversion; Father Christmas aboard the sleigh on the new sleigh transport.

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by David McGillivray & Walter Zerlin Jnr. In a festive mood the Farndale ladies mount yet another assault on the classics for their stage version of A Christmas Carol. Enthusiasm their middle name, and with the virile support of stage manager Gordon, cast present a dizzy array of characters from the Dickensian favourite (and a few which aren’t). Under the ever battling leadership of Thelma and Mrs Reece, no Farndale evening would be complete without those wayward touches of ingenuity for which the ladies are so justly famed. The production runs from Thursday 1st to Saturday 3rd December at Meeching Hall, Fort Road Newhaven. Evenings at 7.45pm.

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Who’s Who In Seaford?

Christine Stanley, teacher, leader and organiser of Seaford Youth Drama Group Chris has lived in Seaford for 48 years and has been running Seaford Youth Drama Group for 32 years. She also offers private teaching. Chris previously worked as a professional actress, having taken on many acting roles. She is currently a member of Eastbourne Arts Festival, is the South East telephone contact for Compassionate Friends (for bereaved parents) and is a pastoral coordinator at St Andrews Church, Bishopstone. Chris was educated in Cardiff, at the Guildhall College of Music and Drama, and did a three year counselling course in Sussex. Chris is widowed with four children, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, and she used to have goats, ducks, chickens and dogs!

What do you most enjoy about your job/s/role? Working with wonderful young people, and the privilege of watching their confidence and abilities grow and develop, both as people and actors.

What are your hobbies and interests? Reading, swimming, taking in the countryside, gardening, poetry, laughing with friends, art and classical music, and making chutney.

What do you like best about Seaford? The sea.

What is your favourite piece of music?

The Armed Man (A Mass for Peace) by Karl Jenkins, a moving and profound piece.

What is your favourite film?

‘The Inn of the Sixth Happiness’. Ingrid Bergman, superb.

What book are you reading at the moment? Re-reading King Lear (for a student). What a hotch potch of characters!

What is your idea of perfect happiness? Swimming in the sea at Seaford with friends. Playing with great-grandchildren.

What has been your most embarrassing moment?

Too many to list. A lot of them concerned my goats!

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

Bishopstone Church and area, so spiritual and peaceful.

Which living person do you most admire? All the wonderful doctors who work for Médecins Sans Frontières.

What makes you sad? Cruelty and unkindness, in particular towards children.

What words or phrases do you most overuse? ‘Two bananas up a gum tree’. ‘Pudding fairies’. ‘Oh, doodlebugs!’

How do you relax? Reading and walking in the country.

What is the first line of your favourite poem? ‘If ever I saw a blessing in the air’, from April Rise by Laurie Lee. The words and images are so evocative of a spring morning.

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What is your favourite journey?

On a helicopter ride over glaciers in Alaska.

What is your most memorable learning experience? Watching my beloved eldest son Manuel die after a car accident and eventually putting the energy of grief into running the drama group.

What is your greatest fear?

Anything awful happening to my family. And snakes.

Which person in history would you most like to meet?

William Shakespeare.

What is your favourite smell? Ozone and bluebells!

What is the best advice you have ever been given?

To still your mind and absorb the beauty around you.

What would your motto be? ‘Do as you would be done by’.

What or who is the greatest love in your life?

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Our suggested day for you to take part is Friday 9th December, but feel free to choose another day that suits you. For more information and to get your free fundraising pack, please call 01323 725095 or sign up at www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk/getfestive.

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ALL IS HUSH’D: BISHOPSTONE CHURCH & CHURCHYARD A new book about Bishopstone’s long history.

‘All is hush’d’ is how James Hurdis described Bishopstone in 1800 in his poem The Favourite Village and it well describes the peaceful village. The church and its churchyard have a long history, starting in 650, when the Saxons came down from Rookery Hill to settle at the church site. Thanks to two major digs, we know a surprising amount about Bishopstone.

This new book by Rodney Castleden and Ann Murray tells the full story of church and churchyard, including the latest views on St Lewinna, Bishopstone’s Saxon saint, the mysterious ‘Eadric’ sundial – who was Eadric? – and the even more mysterious Saxon timber tower on the green.

It also contains the first complete record of all the inscriptions. Bishopstone’s best-informed historian, Philip Pople, asked Rodney and Ann to look out for Alice Newington, who died in 1655 and whose grave had been lost. They found it, hidden in the church porch.

They deciphered even the most weathered inscriptions (on the chest tombs). The three hardest to read, just east of the church, had luckily been recorded by Henry Simmons back in 1867, when they were still legible.

After Simmons recorded the inscriptions in Seaford parish church, St Leonard’s was drastically restored and he was horrified that ‘some of the oldest and most interesting inscriptions have been taken away.’ If

Simmons had not recorded them and published them, ‘those ancient names and dates must have been irretrievably lost. This shows the urgent necessity of collecting these inscriptions.

Some generations hence, these obituary memorials will prove of even greater usefulness, when, as in too many instances, the gravestones, &c., from age, neglect, become altogether illegible.’

Henry Simmons was right. Whatever happens to the graves now, this complete collection of inscriptions is safe for a future generation. Ann and Rodney hope that their book will be a useful stepping stone for anyone pursuing family history, or just wanting to know more about local history, and more about this fascinating church. There are plans of the church and churchyard, as well as two indexes, to help you to find the inscriptions – or find a lost relative.

The book is 360 pages long and illustrated with photos, plans and drawings, an invaluable resource for anyone interested in local or family history.

All is Hush’d is on sale at Seaford Museum at £12.95.

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Seaford Community Cinema Scoops Top Prize!

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The quality and diversity of films shown, the professional service, the launch of the screening of National Theatre LIVE performances and above all, the friendliness and welcoming nature of all the volunteers who run the cinema were praised in the winning entry compiled from feedback from SCC audiences. The Thursday and Friday night, and Saturday matinĂŠe screenings at The Barn Theatre were described as a heart-warming and a much appreciated community experience.

SCC volunteer Cathy Stewart accepted the award from BBC1 presenter Danny Leigh at the event which was hosted by the national Cinema For All organisation.

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Seaford Little Theatre

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What would you do if you found three-quarters of a million pounds’ worth of used £50 notes in a briefcase identical to your own? Whether you would choose to report the matter to the police depends on how much you want your cheese and chutney sandwich back, along with the retention of your comfortably boring life as a middle-ranking accountant living in a pleasant house in Fulham; or whether you would like to jack in the job and run off with your wife to enjoy a new life of sun and sangria. Henry Perkins had no hesitation in choosing the latter option in Ray Cooney’s mid1990s’ set farce, which put Henry on a course of changed identities and having to deal with a killer determined to retrieve his dosh.

That this unbelievable story also involving a handful of dopey characters including two dense policemen had the Tuesday night audience hooting with laughter was as much to do with Mary Young’s quick-fire direction as with the script itself. A farce is never easy to work – too fast and the jokes are missed, too slow and it becomes ponderous, but Mary got it spot on, enabling a brilliant cast to deliver their lines with a punch.

All brought energy and vigour to their parts, without falling into the hamit-up trap. The play opened with Jenny Humphries as Henry’s wife Jean, speeding round preparing things for his birthday dinner with friends, and it was wonderful to see her confidence fall apart after Henry told her to pack a suitcase for Spain. Her descent into firsttime drinker drunkenness as she attacked the brandy bottle was a joy. As Henry, Jon Terry kept his audience

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in stitches as he conveyed a man seduced by unexpected wealth, exhibiting every emotion from shock to horror via excitement, panic and exuberance.

Dennis Picott was everybody’s worst nightmare of a taxi driver, called to drive the Perkinses to the airport for a swift getaway, but this being farce he spent most of the action parked round the corner rowing with dinner guests, Betty and Vic, amusingly played by Sharon Besant and Lee Coleman-Powney, and tricking all concerned to make sure that Henry and the rest got their money in the end. Incidentally, Dennis is directing the next production, the comedy Ladies’ Day, from 17th - 25th February.

Stephen Cowles was sleazily believable as the bent and bribable detective after a share of the dough, who has spotted Henry going in and out of a pub toilet and thinks he is soliciting men, and Steve Wetherilt played the nice but dim officer sent to tell Jean her husband’s body had been found in the Thames with amusing slowness and good line delivery.

The super-able cast was completed by Alan Clifford aka Bref Curse (briefcase, well you had to be there – and I’m so glad I was). Bring on the next, I say.

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Thanks to a £3,000 donation from the Southern Cooperative’s ‘Love Your Neighbourhood’ campaign, we have been able to develop our work with children and young people. Our Nature Tots programme of muddy fun for under-fives is taking places at six different places in Sussex, and our Youth Ranger groups have given volunteers aged 16-25 years the opportunity to learn new skills and enhance their career prospects.

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Enjoy a jacket potato supper and raffle as well as the quizzing. Please bring your own drinks (wine, beer, soft drinks – no spirits please!)

Tickets are £7 each, available from the WAVES Centre, 8 Church Street, Seaford (Monday to Thursday mornings, and during Christmas Magic), on 01323 873797, or by contacting wavesseaford@btconnect.com They’ll go quickly!

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NATIONAL GARDEN OF THE YEAR COMPETITION Geoff Stonebanks’ multi-award winning garden, Driftwood, in Bishopstone, has just scored a trio of triumphs in 2016.

The November issue of a national gardening magazine (BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine) has judged it to be a finalist and runner-up in their Garden of the Year Awards 2016 competition, in the Small Space category after receiving hundreds of entries nationwide. This, coupled with Geoff and Driftwood’s appearance on the popular BBC2 Gardeners’ World TV programme, back in September, and the photo shoot in June for an 8-page feature about the garden in the national lifestyle magazine Coast, next summer, has enabled Geoff to have the best year ever, since first opening his garden gate back in 2009. Not to mention of course the £15,000 raised for charity this summer alone.

The magazine’s competition set out to find the best garden in three categories, Wildlife, Family Plot and Small Space, with six runners-up, 2 for each category.

Geoff tells us: “I saw the competition advertised back in May and thought I’d give it a go. All I had to do was submit 8 pictures of the garden and complete a questionnaire answering specific questions, ranging from how I created the garden to the challenges and obstacles I had to overcome.” He went on to say, “I was utterly amazed to find out in late July that it had been shortlisted in the Small Space category and would be photographed before the final judging.”

When the editor of the magazine, Lucy Hall, telephoned Geoff to tell him he was the runner-up, she said, “Your

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entry was always a real stand-out and genuinely was knocking on the door for the top prize all the way. It will be such a pleasure to share more pictures of your garden with our readers over the coming months.”

Geoff was interviewed by Joe Talbot on BBC Sussex on 21st October, along with Lucy, who explained to listeners that the competition set out to look for clever ways in the use of space, along with the inspirational and creative use of ideas. She went on to say that there had been a high quality of entrants and, in her words, entries of a massively high standard. The judges had looked for clever solutions and the ability to make something of unique and difficult spaces. She identified Driftwood and it’s closeness to the sea in having created small areas of shelter.

Geoff ’s garden is featured in the current issue of the magazine, along with some lovely comments from the judges. Renowned garden designer and presenter on BBC Gardeners’ World, Adam Frost said, “I love the way he’s used the wider landscape!” Garden writer, TV and radio presenter, Martin Fish said, “He has really clever planting with lots of bedding, which is a great idea when you’re gardening by the sea!”

Needless to say, Geoff is thrilled and tells us the magazine will be featuring more on his garden in their April 2017 issue. Not only that, he can now choose up to £250 worth of garden equipment from competition sponsor, Cobra Garden Machinery. Driftwood is set to open 14 times in 2017 and full details can be found at www.driftwoodbysea.co.uk Make a date to visit and see for yourselves. Private visits can also be made for lunch or afternoon tea in the garden.

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MARTELLO ROTARY

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Our 2016 concert took place on the 8th October at Seaford Head School, and it was another fun-filled evening which was enjoyed by all present, including our Member of Parliament, Maria Caulfield.

This year we had an appearance by Vanessa BristowRose, who is a piper with the Eastbourne Scottish Pipe Band and she was the soloist on ‘Amazing Grace’. We also had an appearance by Graham Tubb who led the singing on ‘Especially Yourselves’, a medley of songs containing old favourites such as ‘On Mother Kelly’s doorstep’ and ‘My old man said follow the van, don’t dilly dally on the way!’ The concert raised approx. £1,000, which will be allocated to good causes, many of them local.

Martello Rotary Club President Jackie Arkwell said: “An excellent evening, the audience thoroughly enjoyed themselves, especially the piper and the sing-a long. My thanks to everyone who supported this event to help us raise funds for worthy causes.”

Triple Challenge – British Heart Foundation

The club’s Triple Challenge event in June raised a total of £1,000 for The British Heart Foundation from sponsorship and donations and, as mentioned in last month’s edition, we had a visit from their local Fundraising Volunteer Manager, Kim Brophy, to receive the cheque.

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Kim said: “I am delighted to receive this donation and would like to thank everyone involved for organising such a fantastic event, and for presenting us with such a generous donation today. Heart and circulatory disease is the UK’s biggest killer and we are dedicated to saving lives through pioneering research, patient care, campaigning for change and by providing vital information.” Martello Rotary is already planning next year’s event and further details will follow in future editions of Seaford Scene.

Visit of Young Mayor

Seaford’s Young Mayor, Jessica Batchelor, visited the club in October and told us about her campaign to make more defibrillators available in Seaford. She hopes to raise enough funds to be able to place them at the Library, Morrisons supermarket and the Martello Tower. She recently had some work experience at MP Maria Caulfield’s office, and whilst there she was encouraged to write details to support a proposed Bill to support making the siting of defibrillators at various places, a legal requirement.

This would be put to the House of Commons if Maria is successful in her bid to speak on Jessica’s behalf. The club was very impressed with her presentation and wished her well with her campaign.

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Michele Spencer from CTAS (Community Training and Support) gave the club an update on various projects being undertaken in Nepal. The Martello Rotary Club has been supporting CTAS for a number of years with their educational and water projects, and she was delighted to receive a donation of £500 from President Jackie. As this was a complete surprise, she was unable to specify exactly what it would be spent on, but she

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Xmas Tree recycling – book in now!

Yes, Christmas is approaching fast and Martello Rotary is pleased to offer its Xmas Tree Recycling Scheme again! Last year we raised over £500 for charity, despite appalling weather on the day.

This time we are spreading the collection over two days, namely 7th and 8th January 2017. We ask for a minimum donation of £5 per tree.

To book, e-mail us at: rotarytrees@hotmail.com and give us your name and address. Or you can call us on 07984 581784.

The Martello Rotary Club meets on Monday evenings at Seaford Golf Club and welcomes new members. For more information email: jackiearkwell@yahoo.co.uk or call 01323 490777 or 07984 581784 Photos: from top: Maria (left) and Jackie at the Proms; Jackie with Young Mayor, Jessica Batchelor; British Heart Foundation cheque presentation; CTSA cheque presentation.

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Last month Lucinda Knapmann demonstrated ‘Home for Christmas’, which got us all into the Christmas spirit.

We do not meet in January so our first meeting of the New Year will be held on 16th February 2017 and will be a demonstration by Graham King entitled ‘I’ve Had an Idea’. Graham is an entertaining and accomplished demonstrator from the Surrey area and I am sure we will be in for a treat.

Looking further ahead, on the 20th April 2017 we celebrate our Diamond Anniversary and are holding an Open Meeting with a National Demonstrator at the Seaford Little Theatre. This promises to be a very special and entertaining afternoon and tickets are now on sale at £12.50 each.

We meet on the third Thursday of each month (except January) at 2pm at the Baptist Church in Belgrave Road, Seaford BN25 2EE.Visitors are always very welcome at £5 on the door which includes refreshments. Contact Georgie Wall on 01323 490979 or Sue Ward on 01323 894848 for further details.

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CONCENTUS SINGS CHRISTMAS

Christmas is fast approaching, as too are the dates for Concentus’ Christmas Concerts, when they are back in their usual venues of St Leonard’s Parish Church, Seaford, on 10th December, and St Saviour’s Church, Eastbourne, on 17th December. An exciting programme is planned, with many well-loved songs and carols to stir the memory and nostalgia of Christmases past, as well as pieces which might be new to you now, but may well add to your store of favourites for Christmases to come.

John Ross will accompany the choir on both organ and piano at Seaford, whilst at Eastbourne he will play the organ, with Colin Hughes accompanying on piano. Amongst other pieces, Concentus will sing the beautifully ethereal ‘Benedictus’ (K. Jenkins’ – The Armed Man) and the short, peaceful ‘God shall wipe away all tears’ from the same work. They sing both ‘Worthy is the Lamb’ and the ‘Amen Chorus’ (Handel – Messiah), and the wonderfully exultant ‘Gloria’ by Vivaldi, who wrote at least three settings of the hymn ‘Gloria in Excelsis Deo’, in around 1715. The choir will also sing his second movement ‘Et in Terra Pax Hominibus’ – (‘Peace on Earth, good will eternally’) – both pieces eminently suited to the ‘Season of Peace and Good Will’. A change in tempo and feeling comes with W. Steffe and J. W. Howe’s 1861 rousing setting of ‘The Battle Hymn of the Republic’.

The choir will sing ‘Still, Still, Still’, which is a lovely amalgam of an Austrian carol and ‘Silent Night’, arranged

by R. Brandau, and an interesting arrangement of ‘Amazing Grace’, the words of which were written in 1779, by John Newton, who changed from being a slaver to become a clergyman! ‘Amazing Grace’ is one of his hymns which pour out his gratitude and amazement at his ‘saving’. There is a new-to-the-choir version of ‘We wish you a Merry Christmas’, arranged by A. Warrell, a poignant ‘Do you want to build a Snowman’, from ‘Frozen’ (K. A. and R. Lopez), and the popular carol ‘Torches’ (J. Joubert). Various groups, drawn from the choir, will sing for you, as will soloists, and you may even hear the odd humorous Christmas song! This mentions just some of the delights which await your ears, as Concentus opens the Christmas Season for you, bringing you the joy, anticipation and sparkle of the

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Two lucky people will use their free tickets to enjoy the Concert! And, if you just fill in the ‘exit questionnaire’ in your program, those people might be you next time.

You will be able to hear some of the Concentus choir members singing for Seaford Christmas Magic, on 3rd, December between about 12 noon and 1pm, in Broad Street on the main stage, and at their annual festive singing in the Arndale Centre, Eastbourne on 11th December from 1.30pm - 3pm.

Details for ‘Concentus Sings Christmas’:

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Saturday 17th December: 4pm. St Saviour’s Church, South Street, Eastbourne, BN21 4UT. Tickets: £10, under 16s £5. From: Box office, tel: 01323 643358; info@concentus-sings.com; Semantics, 33 Grove Road, Eastbourne; Eastbourne Tourist Information Centre, Cornfield Road. www.ticketsource.co.uk/concentus or on the door.

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Yule be better off with a bit less meat

by Julian O’Vegetables

Christmas is coming and the goose isn’t the only one getting fat.

The annual meat fest approaches – many days of turkey, beef and all manner of other meats, hot or cold. Then there’s all the meaty leftovers.

It’s enough to make a vegetarian of an omnivore like me. Well almost.

Medics tell us that too much meat is bad for our insides, so this Christmas I might roast a whole salmon instead of a joint of beef on one of the days of Christmas and on another serve this vegetarian dish that I found on the BBC Good Food Website.

Heat oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas 7. Roll out the pastry to a rectangle large enough to enclose the filling and lift onto a large, long baking tray lined with baking parchment, then brush round all the edges of the pastry with the remaining egg. Spoon the filling into the pastry, leaving the ends clear. Tuck the ends over the filling, then firmly lift up the sides to wrap them round and trim any excess pastry. Brush with more egg to glaze, make a few holes in the top so steam can escape. Bake for 40 mins until golden and the filling is firm. Remove from the oven, brush with more glaze and bake for 10 mins more.

To make the sauce, heat the stock in a medium pan, add the leeks, boil for 5 mins, then take off the heat and scoop out 2 tbsp of the leeks. Blitz the rest in the pan with the cornflour using a hand blender, then simmer, stirring, until thickened. Pour in the cream and reserved leeks, and warm through. Can be made 2 days ahead and chilled. Serve the pastry in thick slices with the sauce.

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The Times They are a Changing To quote the Nobel Prize-winning musical icon, Bob Dylan, ‘the times they are a changing.’ The world we live in is re-inventing itself – fast.

The speed of those changes, powered by ever advancing technology, can often seem bewildering. And what people want from their future homes is also constantly evolving.

Back in the 1980s, property wish lists looked very different to what they do now. Back then plumb points for washing machines were seen as a luxury, gas central heating viewed as a bonus and double glazing was just starting to become a must-have.

Stone cladding your property was fashionable back then but increasingly frowned upon by future buyers, with some even dubbing it the ‘Basildon Rash’ due to the large numbers of properties in Essex which followed the trend.

What was fashionable then isn’t sought after now.

Fast forward to 2016, and being near good schools is much further up the list, as is having access to fast broadband, a good mobile phone signal and ever increasingly a ‘spare’ room which can double up as an office.

The demand to be in catchment areas for good schools is one that’s risen since the 1980s due to places becoming oversubscribed. Back in our day parents tended to choose a school that was within walking distance.

We’re lucky to have good schools in Seaford, and along with the natural environment that surrounds us, that’s a big draw for people especially from London.

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Transport in Seaford’s Neighbourhood Plan – Have your Say The Neighbourhood Plan Travel and Transport Group welcomes your input to the plan with a short survey. This can preferably be completed online. The link is on the Neighbourhood Plan website www.seafordnp.uk You can also pick up a paper copy, and return it when completed, at the Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, at Seaford Library, and at the Railway Station. The deadline for returns is 21st December.

What do we need to know? Which transport

and travel needs in Seaford are well met, and may need to be protected when future developments are planned (e.g. retaining two rail stations)? What are the gaps in travel provision which you’d like planners and developers to contribute to, or provide facilities for (e.g. cycle lanes, twittens, charging points, crossings, bus routes)? How can the development of the town contribute to sustainability, and to better health?

The Aims The plan will have to follow national planning guidelines, and it has to follow government targets for the number of houses each district is required to build.

But it also works to encourage enterprise, employment, health and a sustainable environment.

Will my ideas have any effect? Your suggestions for what should be preserved, improved, or developed are vital for planning officers to have before them when planning applications come in for housing, commercial, industrial or public-service developments in this, your town of Seaford.

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When the Neighbourhood Plan is complete, it will be submitted for an independent examination and when it passes the examination, it will come back to everyone for public judgement in a referendum.

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The poinsettia is a plant indigenous to Mexico and derives its name from Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States Minister to Mexico who introduced the plant to the US in 1825. It is particularly popular in floral displays at Christmas because of its red and green foliage. The leaves or bracts require long uninterrupted periods of darkness followed by bright sunny spells for about two months in autumn to change their colour from green to red. The plant’s association with Christmas began during the 16th century in Mexico when legend tells of a girl, too poor to provide a gift for Christ’s birth was inspired to pick weeds from the roadside and place them at the church alter. From these weeds appeared the crimson foliage of the poinsettia. It is now available all around the world especially at this time of year. The plant needs to be placed in an area free from any draughts in good light near a sunny window, it will then last over Christmas and well into the new year.

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The Horticultural Society held its AGM at the end of November, when the year’s activities were reviewed. The monthly meetings were all well attended and interesting speakers spoke on a variety of subjects. During spring and summer four coach outings were arranged, each with 50 or so people taking the opportunity to visit gardens around the south of England. The weather was

good for each trip, which made the outings that much more enjoyable and the flower gardens all the more colourful. The big event of the year was the Horticultural Show held in August, when around 400 exhibits were displayed, viewed and judged. The winners received their trophies and awards at the AGM. Also during the year fund-raising bingo evenings were held and the society had a gardening themed table at the Rotary Club Boot Fairs. Currently the society membership stands at around 360, new members are welcome to join at anytime during the year – information is on the website – seafordhorti.com

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he year has passed all too quickly and Christmas will soon be here. Gardens tend to lose their appeal in the cold, dull weather, but maybe a break from them is good, after all there’s been a lot of hard work during the year. Now is the time to look back and review what went well and what didn’t quite work out in the garden during the summer months, and to think about changes that could be made for next year. The work may have been hard and frustrating at times, but the benefits will have been many; for health, wellbeing, enjoyment and satisfaction.

JOBS TO DO IN DECEMber

3 Sort through seed packets, throwing away

those that are out of date and order new ones ready for next year.

3 Plant garlic if weather is still mild, soil is not waterlogged, cold or frosty.

3 Clean garden tools, pots and seed trays by giving each a good wash – this will help prevent diseases and viruses carrying over to next year.

3 Ensure bushes and climbing shrubs are well supported and tied securely to stakes or a trellis to prevent damage by strong winds.

MEMBERS’ NOTICE BOARD There is no social meeting of the Society during December. The first meeting for 2017 will be held at St Leonard’s Church Hall on Thursday 26th January at 7pm. Members will receive their schedules for 2017 in the weeks around Christmas and New Year.

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War Memorial Secured as a Centenary Field Seaford Town Council has been working with Fields in Trust to secure the Sutton Park Road War Memorial site in perpetuity to honour the memory of the people who lost their lives in World War I. Fields in Trust protect vital open spaces all across the UK to ensure they are safeguarded forever. The Centenary Fields programme was launched in 2014 in partnership with the Royal British Legion to secure open spaces in perpetuity where there is a link with World War I. This dedication as a Centenary Field has proved to be a unique way to commemorate the World War I centenary and also ensure these spaces are there for future generations to remembers those who lost their lives.

The memorial, maintained by the Town Council, is on one of Seaford’s main roads through the town centre, remembers not only those who fought and died in World War I but also the soldiers and civilians of Seaford who died in the Boer War and World War II. The memorial has been on this site since 1952, having previously been located on Dane Road since its erection in 1921.

The site is well visited, with sympathetic landscaping and seasonal flower beds, and seating for any to use. It also houses the Town flagpole where a variety of flags are flown throughout the year, including the Battle of Britain flag and Merchant Navy flag, each flag having its own story and acting as a reminder of the country’s history.

In 2015 a memorial paving stone and plaque were installed in memory of Cuthbert Bromley VC, who had previously lived in Seaford and, along with five of

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As gardeners we never stop learning, so we recognise the importance of initial training and feel privileged to be involved with students from Plumpton Agricultural College, like Cameron who helped us out at half term, and former student Natasha who comes back whenever her work shifts allow. Their enthusiasm for the garden is catching, and has led to us getting two more students this year, Nicola and Ellie, who are being supervised by professional landscape gardener and volunteer James. As part of their course work they have to undertake 150 hours of practical work, so we can give them the chance to implement the skills they are taught, show them other horticultural techniques, and work with a wide range of plants and garden design ideas – now imagine 10 gardeners who all have a different idea about how to achieve the same aim! We also help them with identification of weeds, pests and diseases. One morning last month saw Nicola planting heucheras to make a temporary display while they grow on over the winter before being used as stock plants for propagation in the spring, and Ellie making short work of uprooting a shrub that had outgrown its place on a raised bed.

We’ve mentioned Steph and her scrummy cakes before, but in the past few weeks we’ve also been treated to new-laid eggs from Ashley’s hens and Jim’s tasty ginger biscuits. And once again people taking an interest in our efforts have been really generous. Like the gift of soil improver

from KPS Compost Services; added to compost, this product recycled from green waste is designed to provide an even more nourishing environment in which to grow plants. And like the polyanthus and bellis perennis that appeared one day; look out for these on our plant sales table.

We have just had a bit of an adventure – going to Heathfield to bid successfully at one of the two plant sales held by Watsons auction house, among them the heucheras. Allison, who attended the auction, warned however: “You have to know your budget and stick to it.” Like any auction, prices for plants can start off really low and suddenly gain momentum, and we all know how covetous a good plant can make us!

Produce-wise, the greens are still going strong and the leeks are fattening nicely. And with Christmas just round the corner, we have some fine plants to offer to your garden-loving friends, or why not just treat yourself! We are open every Wednesday between 9.30am and 12.30pm, so please step into our thriving little community and join us in talking about the joys of gardening. Happy Christmas from us to you.

The Garden Team Photos from top: Mature student Nicola plants heucheras; Long-time volunteer Cameron gives up his half term to help Veronica sweep leaves; No, not a rain forest but a bed of cavalo nero and curly kale; Plumpton student Ellie stands on a raised bed to get on top of the task; This nourishing product is Soil Association approved.

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SEAFORD KURLERS

Dear Seaford Sceners,

This is the last article from Seaford Kurlers for 2016. We have weathered a rather hectic 2016 with regards to the demise of ESDA. We were very involved with the charity and relied on them for transport for our more disabled club members. The loss of the coaches was bad news enough without finding out later in the year that ESDA had gone into liquidation in July and frozen the assets of all the groups! Not only did this affect our funds but also meant the loss of our public liability cover. This has now been rectified and we are under the cover of Wave Leisure. Two of our officers are volunteers now with Wave. Hopefully we can now look forward to a successful future.

Bonfire Night is over for another year and Christmas is upon us. Seaford Kurlers hold their annual Christmas lunch on the December 6th 2016. This year we will be holding it at Seaford Royal British Legion. The Legion’s facilities are really great. Food is excellent, evening entertainment is very varied and suits all tastes. If you have not been to the Legion, then do make a visit and

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see for yourselves how welcoming everyone is, and how good the facilities and ambience is. There is an excellent well stocked bar at club prices, there are snooker and pool tables as well as darts. It is open to all, not just service personnel. It is easy and very inexpensive to join.

Come along.

Seaford Kurlers has had its 2016 AGM and has had the result of the ballot for the winner of the 2016 Bob Matthews Achievement Cup. Bob and his wife Sheila began the club in about 2006. Bob was quite disabled but never let this fact prevent him from many achievements in his life. He would put many to shame. When Bob died we dedicated a cup in his memory. We award it to the club member who has achieved something either in the club or in their daily life. This is done through a blind ballot. The 2016 winner is Mark Sherry. Mark has had a great many health problems but, with the help of his wife Kate, he still keeps going. Well done Mark.

Sadly we have recently lost one of our oldest members, namely Eric Ward. Eric also battled very bravely with illness. Eric and his wife Eileen joined Seaford Kurlers very early on, and always supported all our events and competitions. Eric will be sadly missed by many who have known him all this time.

Seaford Kurlers is now looking forward to a happier 2017.

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Photo: Mark Sherry winning the Bob Matthews Achievement Cup.

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THE VIEW @ SEAFORD HEAD Described as ‘Seaford’s Best Kept Secret’...ironically with Seaford referred as Sussex’s best kept secret, The View is both a venue and, more importantly, a unique vantage point situated high up on the Seaford Head overlooking Seaford Bay, Seaford Town and the Sussex Countryside.

Few realise the View is a wholly owned and managed Seaford Town Council venue, open and available to everyone... that is open to Seaford locals, community groups, tourists, ramblers, families... everyone. The View is completely separate and independently run to the golf club... thus the View belongs to the people of Seaford... you.

Sharing this prime location with Seaford Head Golf Club, you simply saunter or drive into the free car park, leave your car and prepare yourself for the ‘wow-factor’ as you turn around for your first view of ‘the View’ and the spectacular panorama before you.

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We would like to wish all our customers a Merry Christmas, thankyou for your custom over the past year and we look forward to seeing you in 2017.

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

Please visit Ollivers website for our monthly menu, vouchers and special offers and also for any upcoming news and events: www.olliversrestaurant.co.uk, email:enquiries@olliversrestaurant.co.uk 11 Clinton Place Seaford East Sussex BN25 1NL.

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For the View ‘wow factor 3’... make your way to the View and position yourself at sundown with your camera for wonderful rich Seafo colour photographs from the terrace of rd Town Council sky-sets and amazing cloud formations over the bay. Take your camera and, better still, take your partner for this special romantic experience.

After dining at the View you are free to opt to relax and chill or ramble the cliffs to Seven Sisters or along the beach into town. The air and positive ions high up on Seaford Head are as exhilarating as they are energising.

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So close your eyes and imagine... You are with mates or family having breakfast, lunch or tea in the lounge, high up on the cliffs as you gaze out across the rolling landscape and seascape of the Seaford Head. Nowhere else will you experience such views. The discovery of Seaford’s unique best kept secret is there for you to experience... the View.

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INNER WHEEL CLUB OF SEAFORD

Club Meeting

At the Inner Wheel Club meeting on 11th October, President Andrea was delighted to introduce her guests for the evening: Janet Whittle, sister of Rotarian Tony Lees and Member of Council for District 128 and member of Middleton Club; Janis Livingstone, a transferring member from Alresford Inner Wheel Club; and Lisa Eades, Joint Honorary Rotarian (with her husband) of Seaford Rotary Club.

Photo: President Andrea introduces her guests.

International Rally at Leatherhead 13th October

One of the pleasures of the autumn is our trip to the International Rally at Leatherhead. Members from the whole District filled the Leatherhead Leisure Centre hall with chat and laughter, whilst they emptied their purses buying cakes and raffle tickets. After an excellent

lunch, Rotarian David Wallwork talked about the David School in Sierra Leone. He had helped found the school, rigorously raises funds and helps out

at the school. His charity ensures that the children enjoy a better life as well as a good education. It goes without saying that all the funds raised find their way to the school. A short DVD was played, which showed the children in class and at play.

In the final scene some of them climbed on to bikes for the first time and were soon balancing and riding.

Photo: Jean Vine, Michele Conway, Pat Allen, Françoise Basden-Smith, Kay Young, Andrea, Val Wagstaffe, Julia Griffith and Dawn Hatley.

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5 ways to keep Christmas stressfree for dementia sufferers

By Nial Joyce, Clifden House Dementia Care Centre

If you’re hosting Christmas this year for a friend or family member with dementia, follow our five simple tips to make the festive season merry and stress-free for all.

1. Twas the night before Christmas People with dementia often have problems with orientation and memorising instructions. They may know their way around their own home, but a new place can be bewildering.

Print out (or get your children to design) some very simple and clear signs to put on the doors to all the key rooms (toilet, bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, etc).

Illustrations, as well as words, are really helpful. Then as soon as they arrive, walk them around your house and show them where everything is.

2. Christmas morning

Some studies indicate that as many as 20 per cent of people with Alzheimer’s will experience increased confusion, anxiety and agitation in the late afternoon and early evening, known as ‘sundowning’. So embrace the crisp winter’s morning and plan your more stimulating activities early on, when the person with dementia should be feeling fresher. A short walk outside is a great idea as this helps to regulate the internal body clock.

3. All the trimmings

Pigs in blankets, stuffing, Yorkshire puds, even brussel sprouts – a Christmas dinner is a truly wonderful thing, but all those extras soon add up to a mountainous plate of food. Bear in mind that a heaving plate can be daunting for someone who may have difficulties eating. The person with dementia may also feel self-conscious at a large dinner table, so avoid making them the centre of attention.

4. The Queen’s speech

In quieter moments – such as when the family’s slumped in front of the TV mid-afternoon – have some low-key activities to hand. Look through

old photo albums together, put on one of their favourite feel-good comedy shows, or simply involve the person with dementia in your own activities.

Designate a quiet room and allow time for a nap.

5. Silent night

Around 40 per cent of people with dementia will suffer sleep disruption, but there are a few things you can do to try to minimise this. Find out what their usual bedtime routine is and try to replicate this as closely as possible. Add some familiar and comforting items to their bedside table such as a family photograph, nightlight or ornament. A dementia clock is also a really good tool. Leave night-lights on in the hallway, and keep the bathroom door open. You may want to consider a stair gate to prevent any nasty accidents, and give you peace of mind.

Merry Christmas!

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Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club At our November meeting we welcomed Rachel from Blind Veterans UK (formerly St Dunstan’s) at Ovingdean.

Rachel gave an interesting and enlightening talk on the history of the organisation and what they do. She also brought along some of the many aids that help the sight impaired/blind at the Ovingdean centre, where she is responsible for the fundraising.

Rachel invited the club members to tour the facilities at Ovingdean, which we hope to do next year.

Our December meeting will be our special Christmas meeting – lunch with all the trimmings and a bit of ‘festive cheer’! So, Christmas greetings to all our members, past and present, including those of the Tuesday lip reading class, and look forward to seeing you all in the New Year.

Not a member?...If you are hard of hearing and would like some company on the first Friday afternoon of each month, come and join us! Tuesday Lip reading class fee includes membership of the club.

New members are always welcome to both the club and/or lip reading classes, Please phone Pauline on 01323 895216 for more details. Local transport may be available to the club.

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Newhaven Peacehaven & Seaford Lions Club October was the month when we could relax a bit, though we were still busy with the mundane things of running the club, dealing with requests for grants and spending the money we have raised during the summer.

We even found time for a book sale at Paradise Park, and once again our thanks go to Paradise Park for all the support they give us.

We are seriously concerned that we may not be able to run Donkey Derbies any more, one of our major fundraisers each year. Many of you will know that we had to change the day from Bank Holiday Monday to the Sunday. This was because the donkey farm is limiting its events. We have heard this week that the donkeys may not be available on Sunday or Monday next year, even though we put in a request six months ago. Health and safety also bring in new rules each year making it harder and more expensive to run the event. Our

other problem is the matter of staffing and organising the event. Each year there are fewer of us and we are getting older – we definitely need some ‘new blood’ in the club, ideally younger members, so if you feel you can serve the community why not join us? We are a friendly bunch with several social activities as well as fundraising events. Lions is fun, even when we are working hard!

On 6th November we had our ‘birthday’ party, our charter lunch at The Star Inn, Alfriston. It is 47 years since the club was formed, I wonder how many services, and how much money we have raised and given to those in need, in that time!

The Club meets at 8pm on the fourth Thursday of each month at the White Lion Hotel. If you are interested in the Lions and the work we do give us a call on 0845 833 5981 or look at our website www. npslions.co.uk We also have two minibuses for use by the community and take out various groups with or without a driver, ie if you want to provide your own driver you can do so (subject to insurance) call 01323 898961 for more information about the minibuses. Unfortunately though, due to unreported damage to one of the busses, we may have to restrict their usage.

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NEWHAVEN & SEAFORD SEA CADETS CELEBRATE THEIR NEW WINDOWS TS Defiance sees HQ becoming ship-shape after a 9-month fundraising campaign.

TS Defiance, the training ‘ship’ for Sea Cadets in Newhaven & Seaford launched its fundraising campaign in February this year with a target of nearly £19,000 that was needed to replace broken and vandalised windows.

Alan Rankin-Thorn, Chairman of the Management Committee said “We are so pleased with the generosity of the people that have donated to our cause, and the local communities and charities that have clubbed together to help us raise enough money to give our beloved building the new windows it so desperately needed. Since starting this campaign I have learnt just how high esteem our unit is held by and in addition how supportive everyone has been.”

Working directly with a local supplier to bring the project in under budget meant that the old church that was built in the late 19th century could have the work done far sooner than anticipated.

An open evening will be held later in the year so that everyone can see what has been done and also what the next campaign will entail, along with opportunities to become involved as an instructor, assistant or a member of the management committee. volunteer@tsdefiance. co.uk for further information.

Photo: The TS Defiance’s new windows.

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Quality Solicitors Barwells secures top accolade from national Law Society QualitySolicitors Barwells in East Sussex has successfully secured Lexcel V6, the new and updated standard recently introduced by the Law Society.

Lexcel is developed specifically for the legal profession.

It is an optional, recognised accreditation scheme for law firms and in-house legal departments which gives assurance that a practise meets high client care and business management standards.

Sarah Parker, Office Manager at Barwells said: “While we are proud to have secured Lexcel, it is our clients and staff who are the main beneficiaries. They can be assured that the way we manage the practise has their interests at heart and runs efficiently. There is a lot of choice in the legal services market but being Lexcel accredited demonstrates our commitment to client care and best practise.”

David George, Senior Partner at QualitySolicitors Barwells said: “Delivering good client care and maintaining a strong

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New Book – The House on the cliff Have you ever wondered who built the red brick wall on the edge of Seaford Head? Or been curious about the building that once stood there, which is visible in so many photographs of the Head taken between 1900 and the mid-1960s?

Longtime Seaford resident and Museum member, Lynn Lawson, has spent the past five years investigating the history of this building, and has shared the results of her research in a new book entitled The House on the Cliff.

The author of the book, Lynn Lawson, has lived in Seaford since she was a small child in the late 1950s, and The House on the Cliff is the result of her long-held curiosity about the origins of this unusual building.

Copies of the book, priced at £12.99, are available at Seaford Museum, Seaford News (in Broad Street), Seaford Head Golf Club and the Tourist Information Centre.

The book follows the history of the house from when it was first built in 1897 until its demolition in the mid-1960s. The stories of the successive occupants of the building not only provide an insight into the history of Seaford itself, but also reflect the huge social change that occurred in the country as a whole during the first half of the twentieth century. The role of women in Victorian times, the history of the cinema, two world wars, the rise of package holidays for the masses – all these elements have a place in the story of the house which began as the privately owned ‘Cliff Cottage’ and ended as the ‘Splash Point Hotel’.

The book is meticulously researched and contains over a hundred images – including portraits of the first owner and copies of the original plans for the house

Meditation Groups in Seaford Group Meditations and 1 to 1 sessions are available with Ann. The group sessions will be on Tuesdays from 10am to 12 and evening sessions from 7 to 9pm The health benefits from meditating have been well documented. How about giving it a try?

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Seaford residents speak up for direct London train services Over 1,500 residents have already signed a petition against cutting the town’s direct London trains from 2018 launched by the Liberal Democrats last month.

Southern Rail’s 2018 timetable consultation proposes cutting the town’s direct services to London or reducing Seaford-Brighton services at the times when the London trains run.

Kelly-Marie Blundell, Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate said: “It’s no exaggeration to say that people have built their lives around train services, particularly those who commute long distances. Any changes to the timetable should not be taken lightly and it’s worrying that there is so much confusion around this consultation.

It is very difficult to find the information which is hidden in lengthy online documents. Hundreds signing our petition against the removal of the direct London services sends a clear message to Southern that they are much-needed in Seaford and Newhaven.”

Fiona Lewis, Seaford mum and commuter, who helped organise the campaign against the rail replacement buses run between Seaford and Lewes from July to September this year said: “Ideally we want to keep all our train services, but our direct services to London are particularly valuable. The proposed changes relating to our line are completely hidden on the East Coastway

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information sheet on Southern’s website – people need to read pages 25-26 of the full consultation document and to answer questions 36 and 37 of the Timetable Consultation Response Survey. I would urge people to take part in the consultation before it’s too late. It is disgusting that those who are not online or computer literate will be unable to make their voices heard.”

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Residents can take part in the consultation until the first week of December 2016 by visiting the Southern website. The proposed changes to the Seaford line can only be viewed in the full consultation document on pages 25-26. People can respond to the consultation at www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/2018timetableconsultation – the questions relating to the Seaford trains are questions 36 and 37.

The Liberal Democrats’ petition against the removal of services can be signed at www.leweslibdems.org.uk/ save_seaford_trains.

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ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS

By Judy Renihan

Do you know what you want from life?

This is a tougher question than most of us realise. I have noticed that a lot of people don’t have the slightest clue what they want.

In our daily lives, we are bombarded by people telling us what we ‘should’ want and what we ‘should’ want to be. Very few of us take the time to ask ourselves what we really want. Knowing what we want is a big part of knowing who we are. We might not always get what we want, but knowing our desires puts us in a place where we can negotiate and make compromise. It puts us in a place where we can make choices instead of being swept along aimlessly.

At this time of ‘Christmas list’ writing I feel it would be a good idea to take the time to sit down and ask yourself what you really want. As I’ve said, this is a difficult question, so here are some questions to help you discover what you want.

Ask Yourself What You Want From A Relationship

It may be that you want to be valued and respected, or to be inspired. Once you have figured out what you want from a partner then ask yourself if you give these gifts to yourself. Do you value yourself? Do you inspire yourself? Very often we wait for someone else to deliver what we can provide for ourselves. I am a great believer that what we feel about ourselves is what we attract in.

If you value yourself, others will value you.

Be Honest About What You Don’t Want

Looking at what bothers you can help you pinpoint what you want. If, for example, you hate your job, ask yourself what it is specifically that you hate about your job. Is there anything you can do to make it better? We can waste so much time huffing and puffing about what makes us miserable that we forget to ask what would make us happy.

Visualise

Imagine what life would be like if you had what you wanted. How would life look and sound? Imagine how the people around you would be? How would your everyday life be different? Most importantly, how do you imagine you might feel? If the answer is that you would feel ‘secure’ then you know that security is important to you.

Most business and life coaches will tell you that having a clear vision of what you want plays a big part in realising your dreams. However, this article isn’t about goal setting, it is about having a better understanding of who you are. The key to a happier life is the relationship you have with yourself. Knowing what you want is part of knowing who you are. In this hurly burly season, get to know yourself better, take time to ask yourself what you really want.

Be Specific About What You Want Wishing you a merry Christmas and When I ask people what they want, I tend to get stock answers like, success and happiness. ‘Success’ and ‘Happiness’ are just words until you can visualise what they actually mean to you personally. Bungee jumping off Seaford Head might make one person happy, whilst hot buttered crumpets with marmite might send others off to a cloud of bliss. Keep what you want personal to you.

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Seaford Head Probus Club provides just that, meeting on the first Tuesday of each month at Seaford Golf Club, 111 Firle Road, for lunch, followed usually by a short talk from an outside speaker.

In December and July each year the monthly lunch is replaced by a Ladies’ Lunch, served in one of the local hotels or restaurants.

This basic format is complemented by a varied programme of social events.

A firm favourite is an annual pub skittles tournament and buffet lunch, in which members and their partners compete fiercely, but with good humour.

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Other events in recent months have included a quiz night, and visits to the Houses of Parliament and the Supreme Court, the BBC at Broadcasting House, and Chichester Harbour (aboard an electric powered boat) and Fishbourne Roman Palace.

If this sounds like a place for you, then contact the Hon Secretary, Dennis Cockram, on 01323 491332 for further details.

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Seaford Striders

Beachy Head Marathon & 10K Races

Over 1,700 runners and walkers took to the South Downs on Saturday to participate in what is one of the biggest off-road marathons in the country. The course provides a challenging yet scenic route, although the misty conditions meant that runners were well into the race before they could get any appreciation of the beautiful scenery around them. Rain and a colder than expected start also meant that paths were slippery, and a number of runners had spills, while yet more found the cold sapped their energy and had to withdraw at one of the check-points, where lifts were arranged back to the finish.

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, commencing, as it does, 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 and after negotiating a treacherous flint and chalk descent, and 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. Sadly the spectacular views along this exposed section were lost in the mists.

Here the route turns reassuringly towards the sea and, perhaps for the first time, runners have thoughts of the finish, but it’s only half way and there follows a

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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 the exhilarating plunge into Littlington and another lifesaving drinks/food station, before returning to Friston Forest and two sets of wickedly steep wooden steps – sufficient to set quadriceps screaming in protest. Suddenly 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. There is no marathon in the country with a tougher final 6.2 miles. Seven Sisters? The consensus is at least nine. You run out of superlatives describing this final stretch of coastline exemplified by the iconic Belle Tout lighthouse and Beachy Head, all at about the same time that 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 a field of over 1,700, Seaford Strider Simon Fletcher put in an outstanding performance, recording 10th place overall in a truly inspirational time of 3:18:45. Vicki Blaber was the only female Strider in the Marathon, coming in at 4:51:59 – an excellent time over such a challenging course. She was followed by Chris Wrathall in 5:22:56; Chris Le Beau in 6:09:23 and Joe Galvin in 6:54:40.

Together with the marathon is the Beachy Head 10K, which is again a challenging course and up for the challenge was another Strider, Wendy Reed who completed the route in a notable time of 58:04.

Photo: first Strider, Simon Fletcher (photo by Danny Simpson).

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Cycle Seahaven

Even though the winter is fast approaching, we are still out cycling. A few extra layers are needed and good lights if you are out in the evening. This month I have included a report of a Tuesday road ride.

This particular Tuesday was superb for cycling: warm, dry and virtually no wind. Our touring ride was shorter than usual, at only 20 miles, but it included some gravel tracks where our speed is less than when cycling on tarmac roads.

Seven of us started at our usual place, the car park in Friston Forest, and cycled towards Wilmington which, of course, meant cycling up Chapel Hill. It’s a super hill as it provides a reasonably challenging climb and you feel you’ve had a good workout by the time you reach the summit. We always take a breather at the top, admire the view and regroup.

We continued down the other side, through Wilmington, across the A27 and headed towards Robin Post Lane. Shortly after joining this lane we turned right to follow NCN Route 2 through Oggs Wood, which

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eventually leads to the Cuckoo Trail near Polegate. On reaching the Cuckoo Trail we headed north towards Hailsham. The surface of this shared use path is very good between Polegate to Hailsham so, that morning, we were able to glide along without being troubled by ruts and potholes, whilst admiring the Autumn colours of the trees and hedgerows.

We have a new short cut through Hailsham, so it wasn’t long before we were back on Robin Post Lane and cycling through Abbot’s Wood; the colours of the trees were stunning. The gravel track is in good condition, apart from a few potholes at the Hailsham end so it makes for a very pleasant cycle ride. Our refreshment stop today was at Arlington Tea Garden, one of our regulars!

In October we also held a special ride to celebrate the birthday of one of our members. Tony is celebrating his 80th birthday and still rides regularly. He is one of our ride leaders and decided to get back on his bike at the age of 75! We rode from Seaford along the riverbank to Rodmell. The Abergavenny Arms was our destination and the landlord made us very welcome. Of course there was birthday cake and a celebratory drink. Tony is an inspiration to us all, whatever your age, you can get out on your bike.

The website calendar has a variety of rides and times which can be found on the website. To join Cycle Seahaven pop into Mr Cycles, Seaford or visit the website. http://cycleseahaven.org.uk/

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What’s On In December?

Sat 26th Nov - Sun 4th Dec Christmas Arts@theCrypt Arts@theCrypt, 23 Church St 10.30am - 4.30pm (Mon-Sat), 11am - 4.30pm (Sun). Unusual and original gifts. Cards, prints, jewellery, textiles, ceramics, glass, furniture and more.

Tel: 07521 954545 www.facebook.com/ christmasartsatthecrypt www.thecryptgallery.com Sat 26th Nov - Sun 18th Dec ‘Celebrate!’ - Sussex Arts Collective & Mohamed Hamid Pottery Christmas Show The Hop Gallery, Star Brewery, Castle Ditch Lane, Lewes 10.30am - 5pm (Tues-Sat, and until 8pm Thurs 1st Dec), 12 noon - 4pm (Sun & Mon). Over thirty selected creators and makers representing all areas of art and craft. Tel: 01273 487744 www.hopgallery.com Thursday 1st December Newhaven Hillcrest Country Market Hillcrest Centre Bay Vue Road, Newhaven 9.45am - 2pm. Christmas and Winter themed market. Buy unique gifts and place orders for seasonable fare such as Christmas cakes, puddings and mince pies.

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

Meeching Estate Agents, High St, Newhaven, tel: 01323 515566; or tel: Tony 07912 965507 www.meechingamateurdramatics. co.uk Thursday 1st - Saturday 24th Seaford Rotary Club Sleigh Various routes, Seaford (MonFri), Broad Street (Sat) 5.45pm - 8.30pm (Mon-Fri), 10am - 1pm (Sat). Father Christmas and his volunteers travel the streets of Seaford, raising money for charity. www.seafordrotary.org.uk/sleigh Friday 2nd Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd 2.15pm - 4pm. Special Christmas meeting – lunch with all the trimmings and a bit of festive cheer. Tel: Pauline 01323 895216 Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 6pm - 8.30pm. Steak Night for members and their guests. www.nssc.org.uk Seaford Folk Club The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road 8pm. Singers and Musicians evening. Tel: 01323 899405 www.seafordfolkclub.com Open Mic/Jam Sessions The Seven Sisters, Alfriston Rd 8.30pm. Perform or jam with some great local musicians. Full PA/keys etc. supplied. www. facebook.com/seahavenopenmic

Saturday 3rd Christmas Fayre Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Family Roots, Eastbourne & District Family History Society 10am - 3pm. Over 30 stalls, Ocklynge School,Victoria Drive, including handmade and unusual gifts, arts and crafts from local Eastbourne artists, Christmas wreaths 7.30pm. Quiz and Christmas and flowers, foodie treats and party. Members £1, visitors Christmas café. £1.50, inc. refreshments. New members welcome. Tel: Helen Open Day for Seaford Warren 01323 731792 Christmas Magic www.eastbournefhs.org.uk St Leonard’s Church, Church St

lantern parade, fun fair, carols, grotto and more. www.seafordxmasmagic.uk Foundation of Spiritual Healing and Guidance St James’ Clubhouse, Blatchington Road 2pm - 4pm. Free healing, qualified approved healers in attendance. No appointment Tea and cakes. Donations welcome.

Tel: 01323 896192 www.facebook.com/Thefshg Seaford People’s Choir Main Stage, Broad Street 3.45pm. Download the free ChoirPlayer App, buy the Christmas Events Collection (AppStore and Google PlayStore), learn your part - then turn up and sing! No musical ability required. In aid of the Alzheimer’s Society. www.seafordxmasmagic.uk Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 6.30pm. ‘The BFG’, cert. PG. Tickets £6/£5/£3.50. Advance booking from Seaford Tourist Information Centre or www.seafordcinema.org Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 7pm for 7.30pm. Prize Giving party for members and their guests. www.nssc.org.uk The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Race Night.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sunday 4th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 11am. Freeman Iceberg 9 & 10. www.nssc.org.uk

season through words and music.

Mince pies and tea/coffee. Free, all welcome. Tel: David and Sally Crowther 01323 890207 Splash Point Jazz Club The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road 4pm. Christmas Special. The Neal Richardson Trio with special guest Sue Richardson (trumpet/ vocals), plus surprise guests. £5 entry, under-16s free. www.SplashPointMusic.com Tuesday 6th Seaford Head Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Blatchington Monthly meeting and lunch for members and guests.

Tel: 01323 896373 Seaford Natural History Society St Luke’s Church Centre, Walmer Road 2.15pm. Christmas social for members only, with speaker Michael Blencowe.

Tel: 01323 893526 www.seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk ‘Winter Wonderland - Winter Scenes in Art’ - Kay Blackburn St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd 2.30pm. Lecture by art historian Kay Blackburn, in aid of Seahaven Storehouse. All welcome.

Admission £7, incl. tea and cakes.

Seaford Lecture & Literary Club St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 7.30pm. ‘Evolution: A Journey of Human Discovery’ - illustrated talk by Sarah Green.

Tel: 01323 899932 or 01323 893270

Wednesday 7th Art Workshop Cheneys Lodge, 24 Sutton Ave 10.30am - 12 noon. Everyone Seaford Striders Mince Pie welcome. £6 per person. Tel: Ten Mile Race Peacehaven Lesley Harvey 07722 236741 Leisure Centre, Greenwich Way, Email: lesleyharvey17@hotmail.

Peacehaven (start/finish) com 11am. Annual multi-terrain Diabetes Support Group charity race. Raising money for the club itself and Sussex Search St James Trust, Blatchington and Rescue. All abilities, age 17+. Road, Seaford 1.30pm - 3.30pm. New monthly Details and entry form at: meeting. Free. Tel: 01273 512024 www.seafordstriders.org.uk/ or 01273 516032 Newsite/mince-pie-ten-mile/

Thursday 1st - Saturday 3rd ‘The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of A Christmas Carol’ Meeching Amateur Dramatics Meeching Hall, Fort Road, Newhaven 7.45pm. Tickets £8, available from

10am - 5pm. Refreshments, children’s craft, music and readings. All welcome. Free.

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Seaford Christmas Magic Seaford 10am - 7pm. Annual street party and shopping experience including markets, performers,

Chyngton Community Carols/ The Way to Bethlehem Chyngton School, Millberg Road 3pm - 4pm. Discover the real Christmas story, see costumes and items from the Holy Land and find the reason for the

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

Tel: 01323 871292

Thursday 8th Seahaven RAFA Lunch 12 noon for 12.30pm. Twocourse lunch at either the Royal British Legion or the White Lion.

Book one week in advance by phoning 01323 898907.

Seaford Museum & Heritage Society St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 7pm. Quiz Evening. Teams of 6, prizes for winners. Refreshments included but you may bring your own wine. Admission by ticket only £10 non-members/£8 members. Available from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church St, and Seaford Museum, Martello Tower.

Tel: 01323 898222 www.seafordmuseum.co.uk Friday 9th Quiz Night Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 7.30pm. In aid of WAVES Family Support Group. Teams of 6, can be made up on the night.

Jacket potato meal, raffle, BYO drinks. Tickets £7, available from WAVES Centre, 8 Church Street; tel: 01323 873797; email: wavesseaford@btconnect.com Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘Room’, cert. 15. Tickets £6/£5. Advance booking from Seaford Tourist Information Centre or www.seafordcinema. org Seaford Folk Club The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road 8pm. The Twagger Band. A great evening of humour and pathos.

Tel: 01323 899405 www.seafordfolkclub.com Saturday 10th Concentus Sings Christmas St Leonard’s Church, Church St 4pm. Tickets £10/£5 under-16s.

Available from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church St; on the door; tel: 01323 643358; email: info@concentus-sings. com; or www.ticketsource.co.uk/ concentus www.concentus-sings.com The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Norman Baker & The Reform Club. Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk

Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th Family Weekend Dovecote Garden, The Lane, West Dean 10am - 4pm. Indoor Christmas market with produce, jewellery, ceramics, cards, gifts, art, plants and wreaths, textiles and furniture, plus lantern-lit farm bothy and home made refreshments. Free parking, free entry. www.dovecotegarden.co.uk Saturday 10th - Thurs 15th Last Minute Artists Christmas Event Arts@theCrypt, 23 Church St 10am - 4.30pm. Original art and gifts from over 30 artists and makers. Tel: 07521 954545 www.thecryptgallery.com Sunday 11th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 11am. Freeman Iceberg 11 & 12. www.nssc.org.uk Social Dances Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven 2pm - 4.30pm. Popular sequence, ballroom, Latin. £5, including tea and biscuits (first visit free). Tel: Fred Weston on 01323 898813 Matinée Musicale Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd 3pm. Songs and arias from stage and screen, with four professional soloists. Tickets £12/£10. available from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church Street, or on the door.

Cross Way Church Christmas Tea & Carols Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 4pm (tea), 5pm (service).

Celebrate Christmas with a light tea and informal Carol Service.

Tel: 01323 871292 Who Let the Kids Out Christmas Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 4pm. Tea party for primary school children and their families. www.seafordbaptistchurch.org.uk Tuesday 13th 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

The GuestHouse Storytellers Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven 7pm for 7.30pm. ‘Winter Tales to Warm the Heart’. Winter celebration with mulled wine, gingerbread biscuits and mince pies. Tickets £5/£4, available on the door. To apply for a 10-minute storytelling slot, email Elizabeth: wizzie@uwclub.net www.guesthousestorytellers.com

Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7pm. National Theatre Live - ‘No Man’s Land’, cert. 12A. Tickets £13.50/£12.50/£8. Advance booking from Seaford Tourist Information Centre or www.seafordcinema.org

To book, tel: 01323 896305 www.sussexhousing.org.uk

This is Jazz Folk Fusion Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 8.30pm. Plus Music from the Sofa. Free entry.

Tel: 01323 890087

Seaford Sweethearts WI Hudsons, 114 South Street, Eastbourne Seaford Lecture & Literary Club 8pm. Members only Christmas social night. Monthly meetings St Leonard’s Church Hall, recommence at Claremont Hall, Church Lane Brooklyn Rd on Tuesday 24th Jan 7.30pm. ‘The Confederation of 2017. New members welcome.

Cinque Ports’ - illustrated talk www.seafordwi.co.uk

by Malcolm Pratt. Tel: 01323 899932 or 01323 893270 Friday 16th Seaford Folk Club Wednesday 14th The Royal British Legion, Cheneys Christmas Cracker Event Cheneys Restaurant, 24a Claremont Road 8pm. Derek’s Birthday Bash, Sutton Road plus R’n’R (Richard Walder & 12 noon - 4pm. Three-course Ron Turner), hilarious duo with Christmas menu, two sittings at 12.15pm and 1.30pm. Live music brilliant vocals and guitar. from 12 noon, carols around the Tel: 01323 899405 www.seafordfolkclub.com Christmas tree 3pm. £12.50.

Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 2pm - 4pm. Speaker John Southgate, ‘Moments of Magic’.

Raffle. Waiting list for new members. To hire the hall for events, tel: Lin Buchan 01323 894862 www.esfwi.org.uk/seaford.html or via Facebook Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club Diella’s Restaurant, Dane Road 6.30pm for 7pm. Christmas dinner for members.

Tel: 01323 492433 www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sspc Weds 14th - Friday 16th Seahaven Storehouse Morrisons, Dane Road Special collection days for Seahaven Storehouse.

Tel: 07921 844930 Email: seahavenstorehouse@ gmail.com

Saturday 17th Concentus Sings Christmas St Saviour’s Church, South Street, Eastbourne 4pm. Tickets £10/£5 under16s. Available from Semantics, 33 Grove Rd, Eastbourne; Eastbourne Tourist Information Centre, Cornfield Rd; tel: 01323 643358; email: info@concentussings.com; or www.ticketsource. co.uk/concentus www.concentus-sings.com Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 7.30 - late. Christmas party for members and their guests. www.nssc.org.uk

The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Del (UB 40).

Thursday 15th Seaford Afternoon Flower Club Tel: 01323 890154 Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Road Sunday 18th 2pm. Members of the club Friends of Tide Mills meeting demonstrate their ideas for Tide Mills making floral decorations for 10am - 12 noon. Meet at beach the festive season. Followed by a end of old village road. Help us to Christmas tea. Visitors £5 on the care for this special place. Email: door, incl. refreshments. Tel: 01323 brian.skinner2@btinternet.com.

490979 or 01323 894848

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Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 11am. Freeman Iceberg 13 & 14. www.nssc.org.uk Age Concern Seaford Sunday Lunch Club The Downs 60+ Club, Sutton Corner 12.45pm. Warm welcome, roast lunch, desserts, tea/coffee and mints in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. £6. 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 Wednesday 21st Art Workshop Cheneys Lodge, 24 Sutton Ave 10.30am - 12 noon. Everyone welcome. £6 per person. Tel: Lesley Harvey 07722 236741 Email: lesleyharvey17@hotmail. com Friday 23rd Seaford Folk Club The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road 8pm. Singers and Musicians evening, with mince pies and Christmas songs.

Tel: 01323 899405 www.seafordfolkclub.com

Friday 30th Comedy at the Clubhouse Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road 7.30pm for 8pm. 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 Saturday 31st The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Disco with Wayne.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk New Year with Eclectrix Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 10.30pm. See the New Year in with Eclectrix. Concert, Worship, Communion. www.seafordbaptistchurch.org.uk Sunday 1st January 2017 Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 2pm. New Year’s Day Race. www.nssc.org.uk

Saturday 24th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 2pm. Mulled wine and mince pies: members only. www.nssc.org.uk The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Disco with Wayne.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk

Monday 26th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 11am. Freeman Iceberg 15.

12 noon. Freeman Iceberg Prizegiving and mulled wine. www.nssc.org.uk

Monday 2nd Resolution Run The Big Park, Piddinghoe Avenue, Peacehaven 10am. Up to 5km run for all ages and abilities. Entry fee £2, payable on the day. Raising money to set up a new Parkrun group in the Big Park. For more info, tel: 01273 5156032. Spaces limited, register online to guarantee a place: www.eventbrite.co.uk

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What’s On Weekly ARTS & CRAFTS

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

Beginners and new members welcome. For more details contact: 01273 515452 East Sussex Moviemakers St Luke’s Parish Rooms, Stone Cross, Pevensey 1st & 3rd Weds: 7.45 - 9.45pm.

Members show videos, advice available, speakers on videorelated topics. Contact Valerie McManus: 07950 904778, valmcmanusuk@yahoo.com www.eastsussexmoviemakers.org

Knit & Natter Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Rd Weds: 10am - 12 noon. Knit, natter and crochet. All made welcome. Tel: Eileen on 01323 491638 or Lyn 01323 893412 Little Acorn Machine Knitting Club Baptist Church, Belgrave Rd 2nd Fri of month: 2 - 4pm. Tel: Helen Doran on 01323 872218 or email: hdoran@talktalk.net

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?

Jewellery Classes Seaford Mon: 6 -9pm, Wed: 10am - 2pm, www.newhavenartclub.org.uk Fri: 10am - 2pm. tel 07952 Newhaven Knit ‘n’ Natter 195341, email: info@leprevost.

Group Hillcrest Centre co.uk, www.leprevost.co.uk Bay Vue Road, Newhaven Knit & Craft Chyngton Methodist Church Hall, Millberg Road, Seaford Thurs: 2pm - 4pm. All welcome, come and learn new skills making articles for charities. Tel: Viola on 01323 890271

Mon: 2pm-4pm. Room 4.

Friendly support for knitting and needlework enthusiasts. All ages and abilities welcome. No fees or subscription. Bring along your knitting and enjoy refreshments in the café. Free parking and access for the disabled. Further details, tel: 07540 199616 or 01323 890205

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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 Tangle and Mingle Open Art Café, 6 Nevill Road, Rottingdean Tues: 10.30am-12.30pm. Fun, relaxed workshop to learn the art of Tangling. A mindful form of art to enhance wellbeing and enable relaxation. £6 per session, inc. all materials.

Please reserve in advance. Tel: Angela 07961 708718, email: angelachabot@googlemail.com

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

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

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

Volunteers required.

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

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

Friendly atmosphere.

Tel: 01323 891534 Confidence Building Sussex Downs College, Denton Island, Newhaven Weds: 10am - 3pm. Booking mandatory. Tel 01273 516032, email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Cooking Courses Newhaven, Peacehaven & Hailsham Weds: times and days vary; email for info. FREE. Email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Cuckmere Valley Transition Group George Inn, Alfriston 1st Thurs of month: 7pm Energy Group meeting. Tel: 01323 870409 email: cuckmere transition@gmail.com www. cuckmerevalleytransition.org.uk

Book Group Seaford Monthly: 7pm. Diverse interests and diverse people welcome.

For details, tel: Caryl 07709 771009

Downs 60+ Club Sutton Corner, Seaford (Old Flint Building, grounds of Downs Leisure Centre) 10am-12 noon and 2-4pm.

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

Tues am: Snooker, art, keep fit (10.30-11.30) pm: Rummykub, table tennis, social. Weds am: Art, snooker, choir (10.3011.30), lunch club 12.30pm pm: Snooker, craft & chat. Thurs am: Art, Scrabble, snooker, exercise & line dancing pm: Art, snooker.

Fri am: Art, snooker pm: Table tennis Sat am: Table tennis, snooker. Monthly discussion group and occasional minibus trips. Visit twice to see if you like us, then pay £50 for the year; no more to pay for unlimited visits (excl. lunch).

Come along on Tues 10am -12 noon or tel: 01323 896422

Civil Service Pensioners Alliance Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 1st Tues of month: 10am.

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

Emotional Wellbeing Courses Countywide Weekdays: times and days vary; email for info. FREE. Email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk

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

Aged 13 to 17 and interested in aviation? Come along any evening. Tel: 01273 513218 Bipolar UK Support Group St James Trust, 11 Blatchington Road 2nd Weds of month: 1.30pm-3.30pm. Information and support for individuals affected by bipolar, including friends, family and carers. www.bipolaruk.org

Foodies Denton Island Community Centre, Newhaven Weds: 3.45pm-5.15pm (termtime only). We welcome families and children of all ages. Join in with cookery, arts and crafts activities and share your ideas.

Tel: Lucy or Carly 01273 517250 www.sussexcommunity.org.uk French Conversation by the Fireside Alfriston Mon: 7pm - 8pm.

Thurs: 1pm - 2pm. Drop-in session for all levels. £6 per hour.

For information and bookings tel: 01323 871492 or email babette@cosmofil.com French One-to-One Conversation and Tutoring For adult beginners and improvers and GCSE level students, with former legal translator. £25 per hour. For details tel: Sarah 07446 884435 Email: sarah.rigler@clara.co.uk

Italian Conversation Seaford Mon: Evening. Friendly, informal group. Beginners welcome.

Tel: Helen 07519 160183 Email: htayl@yahoo.co.uk Kids Aloud Kingswell, 115-117 Vale Road (Community Church Hall) Fri: 3.45pm - 5.30pm. Free afterschool activities for children aged 4-12. All welcome for games, art and stories. Tel: Tina 01323 492833. www.kings-well. org.uk/kids_aloud.htm Lipreading Classes Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Tues: 10am. Newcomers 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, Belgrave Road Fri: 6 - 7pm. (School year Growing Old Disgracefully 3 - 6). Games and activities inc.

Group Various venues pool, table football, table tennis, 2nd Fri of month: 2 - 4pm. games consoles, craft zones, Monthly activities and talks for and a tuck shop. Admission women. For more details tel: £1 inc 50p worth of tuck.

01323 490154 First week free. Term time Happiness Workshop Intensive only. Tel: 01323 896009 www.

Sussex Downs College, Denton seafordbaptistchurch.org.uk Island, Newhaven Mercread Youth Centre Thurs: 10am - 3.30pm. Booking Mercread Road, Seaford mandatory. Tel 01273 516032, Mon: 6pm - 7pm. Seaford Youth email: healthylifestyles@ Forum. Tues: 3.30pm - 5.30pm. sussexcommunity.org.uk Juniors Youth Club (Year 8 & 9), £1. Weds: 3.30 - 6pm. After The Havens Day Clubs for School Club (Year 6 & 7), £1.

Over 65s Thurs: 3.30pm - 5.30pm.

Kempton House, Peacehaven Tues: 10am-3pm, or half day.

Mercread Youth Centre Newhaven Age Concern Club Mercread Road, Seaford Weds: 10am-3pm, or half days T.O.A.S.T. Girls Only Group, £1.

Care, support, friendship and 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Seniors Youth respite care. Run by Age UK East Club (Year 9+), £1. For more Sussex. details contact Roger Daw on Tel Nicola on 07850 987131, 01323 892531 Lewes office 01273 476704 Bank/HSBC Retirees Group www.ageukeastsussex.org.uk Lansdowne Hotel, Eastbourne HIVE Youth Club Seaford Last Thurs of month: 10.30am Baptist Church, Belgrave Road - 12 noon. Calling all retired Fri: 7.15 - 8.45pm. (School members. Coffee, tea and year 7 – sixth form). Games, biscuits with friendly people.Tel activities, workshops, pool, Mrs Doreen Woodward-Davies table football, table tennis, 01323 898907 Xbox, Playstation, instruments, Mitchell House Monday Tea social events, trips out, advice, Club 43 Lexden Drive encouragement & guidance.

Mon: 3 - 4.30pm. Tea, chat and Annual membership £5 (excl. a game or two. 50p and extra social events and trips). Term charge to play games (for prize time only. Tel: 01323 896009 www.seafordbaptistchurch.org.uk funding). Tel: 01323 891804 continued...

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

Illustrated talks on diverse subjects from October to March. Outings from spring to autumn plus other social and fundraising events. New members welcome. Visitors £2.50. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/nt

for intermediates and above.

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

Tues: 9.30am Slimming World.

3rd Weds: Klondyke Whist.

Thurs: Tea Dance/Dance Classes.

Fri & Sun: 8.15pm Bingo.

Tel: 01323 890087

Newhaven & Seaford Sea Cadets The Old Church, Chapel Street, Newhaven Seaford Evening Flower Club Mon & Fri: 7pm - 9pm (seniors) St Luke’s Church, Walmer Rd Fri: 7pm - 9pm (juniors) 1st Thurs of month: 7 for 7.30pm demo. Affil. to NAFAS. Newhaven, Peacehaven & New members welcome.

Seaford Lions Club White Lion Hotel, Claremont Rd Visitors £4.50 inc. refreshments.

Tel Marian on 01273 515544 4th Thurs of month: 8pm meeting. www.npslions.co.uk Seaford Head Probus Club Probus Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd 2nd Tues of month: 12pm for 12.30pm lunch. Monthly meeting with 3-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 890418 or 897546 The Rotary Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd Weds: 12.45 for 1pm. Weekly meeting.

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

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

Tel: 01323 896373

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

From Oct to March. Tel: 01323 899932 or 893270 Seaford Martello Rotary Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road Mon: 7.15pm for 7.45pm.

Tel: 01323 891009 or seafordmartellorotary@gmail.com

Seaford Museum & Heritage Society Martello Tower, Seaford Summer opening Sunday & bank hols: 11am-4pm.

Weds & Sat: 2pm-4pm.

Winter opening Seaford Afternoon Flower Club Sunday & bank hols: 11am-4pm.

Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Tel: 01323 898222 Road www.seafordmuseum.co.uk 3rd Thurs of month:1.30pm Seaford Quakers for a 2pm start. Talks, demos, Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Rd outings, etc. Past and Sun: 10.30 - 11.30am. Meeting new members welcome. for worship followed by Membership £27 per year.

Visitors £5 inc. refreshments per refreshments. All welcome. Tel meeting. No meeting in January. Joyce Bowley on 01323 89241 Tel: Georgie Wall 01323 490979 Seaford Social Club for Blind & or Sue Ward 01323 894848 Partially Sighted People The Royal Society of St George Monthly events. England’s leading patriotic society. Contact Chairman 01323 899985 or email: 514928@talktalk.net.

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

Membership and open committee meeting. www.seafordbonfire.co.uk Seaford Bridge Club Downs Leisure Centre Tues:1.30 - 5pm. Duplicate bridge in a friendly atmosphere

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St Peter’s Hall, Belgrave Road 1st Thurs of month: 2-4pm.

Entertainment and tea.

Tel: ESAB 01323 832252

Seafordspirit: Seaford Independent Spiritualist Church 3 Warwick Road Tues: 7.30pm - 8.30pm Healing Thurs: 7.30pm Divine Service Friday: 10.30pm - 12 noon Healing Alternate Saturdays:

Clairvoyant Evenings 7.30pm Demos/workshops see website.

All welcome. Tel 01323 737407 Email: enquiries@seafordspirit. co.uk www.seafordspirit.co.uk Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd 2nd Weds of month: 7.30pm.

Monthly speaker. All stamp collectors welcome.

Tel: 01323 890699 www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sspc Seaford Stroke & Caring Club St James’ Trust Clubhouse, Blatchington Rd Mon: 2 - 4pm. Slides, music, quizzes, bingo, tea and homemade cakes. Some transport available. Tel: Joyce Woodgate: 01323 894547 Seahaven (Afternoon) Trefoil Guild Afternoon Meeting St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church Street 1st Tues of month: 2.30 4.30pm. Tel: 01323 897959 Seahaven (Evening) Trefoil Guild Evening Meeting Downs Leisure Centre Over 60s Club 3rd Thurs of month: 7.30pm.

Tel: 01323 893250 Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd 1st Friday of month: 2.15 - 4pm.

Guest speakers and other activities, tea and biscuits, raffle.

Local transport may be available at a small cost. Contact Pauline 01323 895216 Southdown Bridge Club 60+ Club, Downs Leisure Ctr Weds: 6.30 - 9.45pm. Friendly duplicate bridge for any age.

Tel: 01323 892171/896236 Spanish Conversation & Coffee Morning Micklefield Way, Seaford 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 Survivors of Suicide The Matthew 25 Mission, Brodie Hall, Christ Church, Seaside, Eastbourne 2nd Mon: 7pm-8.30pm. Group for people affected by suicide. www.sussexcommunity.org.uk

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

For ages 12 (school year 8) to 18 yrs. For further information email kevin.falconer@serfca.org or tel: 01273 552222 Sussex Wildlife Trust Various locations in and around Seaford 1st Thurs of month:10am 3pm, Sept to May. For details tel: 07824 151935. Email: sarahquantrill@sussexwt.org.uk www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk Whist Drive St Thomas More Roman Catholic Church Hall, Sutton Rd Thurs: 1.45pm. £2 inc. tea and biscuits. Tel: 01323 896412 Who Let the Dads Out? Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 2nd Sat of month: 9.30am - 11.30am. For children 0 to 11 years with their dads, granddads and male carers.

Tel: 01323 896009

community

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

01323 423481 Family Learning Activities Newhaven & Peacehaven Mon, Weds, Thurs: times and days vary; email for info.

Free. Email: familylearning@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Help with Employment & Training Opportunities Sussex Times and days vary; email for info. Free courses.

Email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Local Market & Café Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Tues: 10.30am - 2.30pm. Local community market and café, serving light lunches. Stalls available. For more info tel Wendy on 07883 611677 www.sussexmarkets@live.co.uk Love Heart Community Café Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Thurs: 10.30am - 12.30pm.

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

Fundraisers: raise funds and enhance your profile for free,

any Thursday with booked slot.

Tel: 01273 812976 Monday Coffee Mornings Seaford Little Theatre 4 Steyne Road Mon: 10am - 11.30am. Everyone welcome to come and enjoy a coffee/tea with biscuits.

Newhaven Country Market Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven, BN9 9LH Thursdays: 9.45am - 1pm (2pm Easter and Christmas markets).

Homemade produce, free-range eggs, fresh fish, plants, crafts, café. Free parking, access for the disabled. Tel: 07540 199616 Newhaven Street Markets Newhaven High Street Thurs & Sat: 9am - 2pm. Fresh produce, bread & pastries, fish & seafood, street food, clothes, arts & crafts, household goods, fishing tackle, handmade jewellery etc. For market stall hire tel 01273 517544 or email: newhavenmarket@outlook.com Quit51 Stop Smoking Service Seaford Medical Practice, Dane Rd Tues: 9am-6pm Fri: 9am-1pm.

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

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

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

Sat: 10am - 12 noon.

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

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

Ladies’ clubs

Blatchington Hill Townswomen’s Guild The Chapel Room, St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Road, Seaford 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm.

New members always welcome.

Tel: 01323 899845 or email blatchingtonhilltg@gmail.com

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

Members only.

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

Tel: 01273 583484, email: coraandken@sky.com Seaford NWR (National Women’s Register) Members’ homes and out and about Various days: For women who are interested in everything and talk about anything. More details visit www.nwr.org.uk or contact us directly by email: nwrseaford@gmail.com Seaford Sweethearts WI Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 4th Tues of month: 8pm. New members welcome. www. seafordsweetheartswi.com Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd Mon: 2pm - 4pm. Play reading (fortnightly).1st & 3rd Weds of month: 1.30pm - 4pm. Art Craft Chat (members only). www.esfwi.org.uk/seaford

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 Chyngton School, Millberg Rd Weds: 12.30pm - 2pm at Archway, 8pm - 9.30pm Everything from Ellington to Supertramp. £7 per session.

Bishopstone Chorale 10a Hurdis Rd, Bishopstone Sat: 10.30-12.30pm. Small friendly group sing madrigals to songs from musicals.Tenors & basses needed.Tel: 490886 Chyngton Youth Academy of Arts and Drama St James’ Trust Clubhouse, Blatchington Rd Thurs: 4pm. Ages 5-12 Fri: 5.30pm. Ages 12-18.

For drama classes contact Ellen on 07791 081935 Concentus Choir United Reformed Church, Upperton Road, Eastbourne Mon: 7.30pm - 9.45pm. No need to read music to join this friendly choir, which regularly sings in Seaford. Tel: Evelyn 01323 643358 www.concentus-sings.com

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

Friendly. No need to read music.

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

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

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

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

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

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 St Lukes Church, Walmer Rd Mon: 7.15 - 9.15pm. New singers always welcome, no experience necessary, no audition. Tel: 01323 891307, email: info@seaford-choralsociety.com www.seaford-choral-society.com

Sound Baths The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road 1st and 3rd Tues of the month: Bathe in these lovely soothing sounds. Tel 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 Orchestra Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd Fri: 10am - 12 noon. Conductor Pat White. Tel: Phyllis 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. Specialist Seaford Drum Group exercise class for mums to be The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd and new mums. Crèche on site Tues: 7pm - 9pm. Group or baby welcome in class. Tel: drumming. No experience 07901 683577 or 01323 490011 necessary, everyone welcome. or email c.s.cornish@hotmail.com Tel: Jamie 07863 159742 Artsmart Pre-school Messy Play Seaford Little Theatre Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Workshop & Social Evening Mon: 11am - 12pm. Drop in Steyne Road £4.50, siblings £3. Artsmart Weds: 7.30 - 10pm (except holiday workshops contact Ann during productions). Set building, on 07834 629133 or facebook props and backstage activities.

Baby and Toddler Experience Tel 01323 351882 Seaford, Lewes and Newhaven Seaford Musical Theatre Classes for babies & toddlers to The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane develop, learn and have fun.

Tues & Thurs: 7.30pm.

Tel: 07834 231971 www.the Rehearsals - new members babyandtoddlerexperience.co.uk welcome. Tel: 01323 492240 Parent and Toddler Group Seaford Musical Theatre Juniors St Peter’s Church Chapel Rms The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Tues: 9 - 11am. Open to all.

Weds: 6 - 8pm. Performance based learning for young people. Buggy Walk Group Gateway Café, Big Park, Enquiries: 07710 426321 or email: paulawoolven@hotmail.com Piddinghoe Avenue, Peacehaven Weds: 10am. Free. continued...

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Piglets Toddler Group St Thomas More Church Wednesdays: 9.30 - 11.30am.

Facebook: Piglets Seaford Who Let the Dads Out? Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 2nd Sat of month: 9.30am 11.30am. Parents and toddlers group for fathers, grandfathers or male carers and their pre-school children. Tel: 01323 896009

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

Ballet, Tap and Modern Bond School of Dance, St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road Weds, Fri & Sat: from 3 years.

Free trial class. Tel: 01323 492795 or 07703 485348 www.nikki-b-danceschool.co.uk Ballet,Tap, Modern & Jazz Seahaven Dance, Seaford and Newhaven Mon - Sat Contact Mechele on 07738 831616, email: info@seahavendance.co.uk www.seahavendance.co.uk Body Vibes Windover Fitness, nr Alfriston Tues: 10am. Thurs: 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Tel: 01323 871554/07930 738034 Body Works Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 2pm: All age circuits, 2.45 - 4pm: Older adult stretch & tone. £5 pp. Tel: 01323 871554/07930 738034 Boxercise® Wave Leisure, Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Mon: 7pm. Circuits and Bootcamp. Tues: 7.30pm. Cardio Padwork and Aerobox.

All classes suitable for beginners.

Tel: 01273 510784 or book online: www.waveleisure.co.uk

Circuit Training Lewes Road Hut, Robinson Road, Newhaven Thurs: 9am - 10am. Booking mandatory. Tel 01273 516032, email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Crouch Bowling Club Crouch Gardens, East Street April-Sept: Outdoor bowling.

All age groups welcome. Free coaching by qualified coaches Tel Pat: 01323 654788 www. crouchbowlingclubseaford.co.uk Denton Indoor Bowls Club Denton Island, Newhaven BN9 9BA Mon - Sun: 9am - 7pm. New members welcome. Tel 01273 514664 Expressive Creative Dance Class Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Weds 7.15 - 8.30pm. 6 weeks £30, drop in £6. Tel Bettina on 07712 345981 Extend Activities to music, suitable for older people. have fun while you improve your balance and mobility, with seated options.

For classes and times in the area tel Sandria on 01273 514152 Fitness Courses Newhaven & Hailsham Tues: times and days vary; email for info. FREE. Email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Fitness Pilates Claremont Hall, Claremont Rd Tues: 12.30 - 1.30pm. £7.50 pay as you go or £49 for 8 sessions.

Have fun! Suitable for all. Contact Karen on 01273 305827 email: karen.funandfit@gmail.com

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

Football Street League session Chair Based Yoga with Brighton & Hove Albion in Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Paignton House, Warwick Road the Community. Downs Leisure Centre, £1. Tel: 01323 892531 Tues: 1.30 - 2.30pm. Aimed at those who find floor work less Forces Fit suitable. Calming, gentle class The Salts Recreation Ground for posture, increased flexibility Mon & Weds: 7pm and relaxation. Block of 6 Sun: 10am classes £48, drop-in £10, space Free tasters available. Book permitting. Tel: 07764 188615 online at www.forcesfit.co.uk savvachristine@gmail.com

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

by The Conservation Volunteers.

Tel: Jennifer on 07740 899559, email j.deering@tcv.org.uk Kettlercise and CoreAbility Wave Leisure, Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Mon: 6pm. Kettlercise. All over body toning and fat burning workout. Tues: 6.30pm.

Core-focused kettlebell and bodyweight workout.

All classes suitable for beginners.

Tel: 01273 510784 or book online: www.waveleisure.co.uk Line Dancing Daytime classes for mixed abilities. Tel Val on 01323 325993 Line Dancing Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Tues: 5.30 - 6.30pm Beginners, 6.30 - 7.30pm Improvers, 7.30 9pm Intermediates.

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

Tel Gina on 01273 470456 or 07443 425621

Fri: 9.30am. Total Toning Seaford: Tues: 9.30am. Tots and Tums Thurs: 9.30am. Tots & Tums Children welcome in all classes. £25 for 5. New members first 3 classes £10. www.facebook.com/ MumsFitnessUK Tel Alex 07540 551054 Outdoor Walks & Activities Various locations Informal, friendly group walks and gardening/outdoor activities in Seaford, Eastbourne and Brighton. FREE. Tel: 01273 516032 for current list. www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Pilates - Alfriston Pilates Lower Ground Floor Studio, 1-3 Dane Road Daily and evenings (except Sunday). Pilates £10, PiYo £8, Flowin’ £7.

Tel: 07903 681962. Email: alfristonpilates@btinternet.com www.alfristonpilates.com 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, Line Dancing with the Dance Co. Paignton House,Warwick Road St Luke’s Church, Walmer Rd Mon, Weds, Thurs, Sat: daytime Thurs 9am - 10.15am. Beginners Thurs: evening. Classes for followed by coffee. all ages and abilities daytimes Tel: 07477 600096, email: and Thurs evening. Back care, donna_steele@rocketmail.com Modified and Progressive Pilates.

Tel: Karen 01323 873309, email: Line Dancing with Studio In karenmoves@gmail.com www.

Line Seaford Constitutional movementforlife-pilates.co.uk Club Crouch Lane Mon 7.30 -10pm. All levels Seaford & District Folk Dance Downs Leisure Centre Group Sutton Hall, Downs Thurs 9.30 - 10.30am. Absolute Leisure Centre, Sutton Road beginners, 10.30am - 12pm. All Mon: 7.45pm. New members levels. Tel: 07931 930770 welcome, first visit free.

Meditation & Relaxation Tel: Judy 01323 890759 St James’ Clubhouse, or Pam 01273 585551 Blatchington Rd Seaford Bowling Club Sat: 10 - 11am.

Chichester Road, Seaford The Archway, Blatchington Rd Outdoor bowling now closed Tues: 11am -12 noon.

Fri: 6 - 7pm. Tel: 01323 365802 until April. Short mat bowling and social activities continue or 07557 539507. through the winter. New Email: pia1807@hotmail.co.uk members very welcome.

Meditation Groups Tel: 01323 892831 Seaford www.seafordbowlingclub.org Tues: 10am-12 noon & 7pmSeaford Cricket Club 9pm. Meetings held in Ann’s Salts Recreation Ground, Park home. 1 to 1 sessions, massage Road and life coaching also available.

Junior outdoor training For further details, tel: Ann Fri: 6pm-7pm. Under 10s to 07989 294445 under 13s. 7pm-8pm. Under Mums’ Fitness Mercread 14s to under 16s. Email: Centre, Mercread Rd seanwootten@rocketmail.com Mon: 9.30am. Burn & Tone Senior outdoor training Weds: 9.30am. Burn & Tone

Tues & Thurs: 6.30pm-8pm.

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

Seaford Kurlers Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road, Seaford Tues: 2 - 4pm. All welcome. Tel: June Wood on 01323 895376 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

Swimming Lessons Newlands School, Eastbourne Rd Sat: Beginners: 9.15 - 9.45am, Improvers: 9.45 - 10.30am, Improver 2/advanced: 10.30 -11.15am. 6-week courses, £30.

Tel: 07989 455020 Tai Chi Peacehaven Low-cost introductory Tai Chi. Tel: 01273 516032 www.sussexcommunity.org.uk 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 Yoga Newhaven Tues: 10am. 60+ yoga 7pm. Pranayama and meditation Weds: 10am. Pregnancy yoga 2pm. Gentle yoga for those living with cancer, ME and heart ailments 7pm. Classical therapeutic yoga.

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

Tel: 01273 512306

Yoga – Chair Based Yoga Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Paignton House, Warwick Road Tues: 1.30pm - 2.30pm.

Block of 6 classes £48. Drop in £10, space permitting. Maximum Seaford Striders Running Club class size 7. For those who find floor work less suitable. Gentle From Downs Leisure Centre, class for posture, increased Sutton Road Mon & Weds (main night): 7pm. flexibility and relaxation.

Tel: Christine 07764 188615 All ages and abilities welcome.

Email: savvachristine@gmail.com www.seafordstriders.org.uk Yoga Classes for the Less Able Seaford Traditional Folk Dance St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd Group St Peter’s Church Hall, Thurs: 11am - 12pm. Seaford Belgrave Road Wed: 10.15am-12.15pm. Visitors, Group of Eastbourne & South new members welcome. £4 pw. Wealden Multiple Sclerosis Society. Exercises on floor and Tel: 01323 897315 chair with trained yoga teacher.

Sk8school Inline Skating £4 per lesson. Tel. 01323 Hard Football Pitch near the 492351 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

Yoga – In Balance Hatha Yoga The Archway, Blatchington Rd Mon: 6.15pm-7.15pm.

The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road Tues: 10am-11.30am.

Weds: 5.30pm-7pm & 7.15pm-8.45pm.

Small group hatha yoga sessions for all abilities.

1-2-1 yoga sessions can be

arranged. Relaxing body massage and therapeutic sports massage also available.

Tel: Sophie 07444 549859, email: inbalancesussex@gmail.com www.in-balance.org.uk Yoga – Purrfect Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Thurs: 6.20pm The Yurt at Florence House, Southdown Road 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 Yoga – Satyam Yoga Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Thurs: 10am -11.30am.

All levels of ability, beginners welcome. £40 for 5 class pass, valid for 8 weeks or £10 per class drop-in. Tel: 07774 862499. www.satyamyoga.co.uk

on 07515 961327 or email: theresesaunders7@aol.com Zumba with Louise Zumba: Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Tues & Thurs 10am-11am.

Shimmy your way to fitness.

Zumba Gold: Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Tues & Thurs: 2pm-3pm. Less energetic but lots of fun.

Peacehaven RC Church Hall, Horsham Ave Weds: 11am-12 noon Tea/coffee after these classes.

Zumba Toning: Meeching Hall, Newhaven Weds: 7pm-8pm Sculpting the arms and core.

Tel: 07786 425758 www.louisecavefitness.co.uk

Weight loss & Beauty Overeaters Anonymous A self-help group for people who wish to change their behaviour around food and eating. www.oagb.org.uk

Slimming World Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane Yoga – Seahaven Yoga Tues: 9.30am. Tara, tel: 07944 The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd 360480 Weds: 6.30pm, Sat: 9.30am Tues: 5.30pm & 7.30pm. Anne, Summerhayes Centre, Marshall tel: 07875 745768 Lane, Newhaven Chyngton Methodist Church, Tues & Thurs: 6.15pm.

Millberg Road The Anahata Health Clinic Thurs: 5.30pm & 7.30pm.

119/120 Edward St, Brighton Emma, tel: 07790 214806 Weds: 10.45 - 11.45am.

Clinton Centre, Clinton Place The Yurt, Florence House, Weds: 7.30pm. Tina, tel: 07711 Southdown Road, Seaford 944254 Thurs: 12.30pm & 2.30pm Weight Loss Challenge (booking essential). & Wellness Club Gentle traditional yoga suitable for all. Tel 07983 622840/01323 WellnessWorks, Seaford Fri: 11am. £35 for 12 weeks.

892638 seahavenyoga@ Free private consultation by btinternet.com appointment. Tel 01323 897671 www.seahavenyoga.co.uk Yoga – Smile Yoga Seaford, Newhaven & Peacehaven See website for schedule. www.smileyoga.co.uk email: diana@smileyoga.co.uk Yoga with Therese The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road Mon: 9.30am - 11am 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

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.

Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Weds: 5.45pm. Come along and learn about Smart Points.

Contact Sally on 07758 653851, email: sallyevans@weightwatchers.co.uk

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