Seaford Scene December 2012

SEAFORD Scene December 2012 Issue 68

YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY AND WHAT’S ON GUIDE

Rotary Club Sleigh Routes Support Local Independent Shops Save on Winter Fuel Costs Seaford Tree Wardens

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Distributed free each month to homes and businesses in Seaford

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Welcome Welcome to the December and Christmas issue of Seaford Scene!

I can’t believe it’s that time of year again; having said that, I’ve enjoyed a few glasses of mulled wine and some mince pies already! This month’s issue has lots of ideas for Christmas presents or gift tokens from local businesses as well as where to go and what to do to celebrate this festive time - browse through the magazine and see ‘what’s on’, pages 102 - 107. Look out for Santa and the Rotary Club of Seaford, who could be visiting a street near you - see page 8.

I’d also like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported Seaford Scene over this last year and to wish contributors, advertisers and residents a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!

“ON THE FIRST DAY OF CHRISTMAS”

by Lesley Harvey

lesleyharvey17@hotmail.com

JAN ISSUE DEADLINE: WED 5th DEC FEB ISSUE DEADLINE: WED 9th JAN 2013 Seaford Scene, Publishing Partners, 4th Floor, Intergen House, 65-67 Western Road, Hove, East Sussex BN3 2JQ. Tel: 01273 710793.

Email: fran@seafordscene.co.uk www.facebook.com/SeafordScene

Theatre Tokens

The perfect CHRISTMAS gift Now available to buy at Seaford Tourist Information Centre 37 Church Street, Seaford.

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

Tel: 01323 897426.

Open Mon to Fri 9am - 4.45pm.

5 Seaford Christmas Magic & Late-Night

Shopping Event 6 Supporting Local Independent Shops 8 Rotary Club Of Seaford Sleigh Routes 10 Buy Heating Oil Now To Save On Winter

Fuel Costs 14 What’s On At The Hop? 16 Who, What, Where & When In December 23 Seahaven Lioness Club 25 The Seven Sisters 26 ‘Straight And Narrow’ Review 32 Churches Together In Seaford 37 Natural Face-Lift Massage: An Anti-Aging Therapy 40 Who’s Who In Seaford?

42 Running Commentary...

45 Seaford Kurlers 47 Seaford Martello Rotary Club’s Proms

Night 2012 49 Inner Wheel Club Of Seaford 54 Double Celebrations Mark A New Era At

Seaford Baptist Church 58 News From The Rotary Club Of Seaford 63 Ancient Office Revived In Seaford 68 Seaford Young Mayor’s Art Exhibition 71 Seaford Down’s Syndrome And Special

Needs Support Group 75 Angie’s News Celebrates Silver Jubilee 76 Seaford U3A 76 Seaford Scene’s Object Of The Month 81 East Blatchington Lectures 82 Catch A Falling Star - A Short Story 86 The Friends Of Seaford Library 89 Seaford In Bloom 90 Birthday Cake And Pumpkins 92 A View From The Potting Shed 94 Seaford Gardening Club 98 Seaford Tree Wardens 102 What’s On Monthly pg 102-103 104 What’s On Weekly pg 104-107 110 Index

Cover painting by Andrew Dandridge ‘Falling Snow, Bishopstone’

Headland Cattery

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OPEN Mon to Fri: 10am - 12pm and 2 - 4pm. Sat: 10 - 11am Wishing all our customers a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year By appointment only.

Book early to avoid disappointment.

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For businesses you can trust, use the East Sussex County Council Trading Standards Buy With Confidence scheme.

For a FREE B.W.C directory call: 01323 463440 To find Approved Traders, visit: eastsussex.gov.uk/buywithconfidence eastsussex.gov.uk

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SEAFORD CHRISTMAS MAGIC & LATE-NIGHT SHOPPING EVENT Friday 7th December 2012 Once again Seaford’s shopping streets will be filled with festive cheer on Friday 7th December 2012 as Seaford Christmas Magic and Late Night Shopping event takes place from 5pm to 9pm with many of the town-centre shops open for you to do your Christmas shopping.

Broad Street, Place Lane, High Street and Sutton Road will close to all traffic at 2.30pm to allow stalls and entertainment areas to be set up. The fun begins at 5pm with the opening of stalls selling food and gifts and helping local community & charitable organisations raise essential funds to support their services. Father Christmas will join the Mayor of Seaford to do the big switch on at 5.30pm outside of Barclay’s Bank. He will then welcome children to his grotto in Redgold Opticians. Funfair rides will return to the side streets adding to the festive fun alongside street performances by choirs, singers and other entertainers. Come along and be part of the fun!

For more details contact Seaford Town Council on 01323 894870 or gemma.hamilton@seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk

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Supporting local independent shoPS ‘People’s Favourite Independent Retailer of the Year 2012’ and ‘Do your Christmas Shopping in Seaford Month’.

As a Seaford District Councillor, whose ward includes the town’s main shopping streets, I have been thinking of ways to help promote local shops in Seaford and to encourage people to use our Independent local shops which are not part of a chain. In Seaford we are lucky to be blessed with some wonderful independent retailers and with Christmas being one of the busiest periods of the year, I want to help promote our local independent shops. This is why I am championing the idea of people voting for their “Favourite Independent Retailer of the year” and “Do your Christmas Shopping in Seaford”.

People’s Favourite Retailer of the Year From Monday 19th November to December 19th 2012, shoppers will be encouraged to use our local independent retailers and to vote in store, on line or by post for their favourite Independent Retailer of the Year.

By entering people will be supporting our local independent shops and also stand a chance of winning £100 to spend in the shop they voted for.

The shop that wins the most votes will proudly become “People’s Favourite Retailer of the Year 2012”. This initiative will be supported by the “Do your Christmas Shopping in Seaford Month” which will encourage people to shop locally during the Christmas period in the expectation that they stand a chance of winning £100.00 to spend at a local shop.

For Retailers: there is no cost whatsoever to participate in this initiative. You will be furnished with two FREE A4 posters and a bunch of counter leaflets/voting slips

CHERISH

Cherished items and something for everyone...

Crystal silver jewellery and sweet trees, readings, massage and reflexology.

Santas Grotto will be here from Dec 7th at 5pm and on Sats and the last week of Dec, £3.50 (Santa’s sign will be outside when he is in residence).

Station Approach, Seaford Open Mon to Sat 10 to 5pm

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which you can hand out to your customers visiting your shop. In addition you will be able to download more posters/counters leaflets on line. In addition stickers (see sample) will be made freely available for you.

There is no cost to local shops for participating in this event. From Monday 19th November to December 19th 2012, press releases, twitter feeds and Facebook posts will promote the “Do your Christmas Shopping in Seaford month” as well as the list of shops that customers can vote for their “people’s favourite shop of the year”.

As a District Councillor, my aim is to do something proactive to help local independent businesses. I hope this idea will help drum up more local trade and to encourage the people of Seaford to support and use their local shops in the run up to the Christmas period and beyond. I would welcome your opinion on this proposal.

Your support For this initiative to succeed it needs the support of YOU, the local independent shops. From Monday 19th November to December 23rd 2012, we will be promoting as much as possible the ethos of together with a list of shops that are part of the “people’s favourite shop of the year”. Whilst customers can nominate any local shop of their choice, no shop will be put forward without prior approval/registration from shop owners.

You can register by sending an email to sam.adeniji@ lewes.gov.uk stating the name of the shop, address and type of shop/products sold. Or complete and return the attached slip to me I very much look forward to hearing from you in anticipation of your support.

Cllr Sam Adeniji District Councillor Seaford South What is an Independent Retailer?

An Independent retailer is a shop or franchisee with no more than three branches of the same type of store; this includes restaurants, newsagent etc.

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Rotary Club of Seaford

Sleigh Routes for December Saturday 1st Monday 3rd

Tuesday 4th

Weds 5th

Thurs 6th

Friday 7th

Saturday 8th Saturday 8th

Morning 10am - 1pm Static, Broad Street Sherwood Road, Vale Road, Vale Close, Seafield Close, Old Nursery Close, Landsdown Road, Alfriston Park.

North Way, The Ridings, Lower Drive, Belgrave Crescent, Normansel Park, Halvington Close, Seagrave Way. Ash Drive, Stirling Avenue, Chyngton Gardens, Farm Close, Manor Road Nth. Hazeldene, Manor Road South, Kingston Estate, Fairways Estate.

LATE NIGHT SHOPPING, then St Crispians, Lexden Rd (bottom), Upper Sherwood Rd, Quarry Lane, Valley Drive.

Morning 10am - 1pm Static, Broad Street Rother Road, Links Road, Arundel Road, Cuckmere Road, Lullington Close, Chyngton Way, South Way.

SEAFORD MUSEUM and HERITAGE SOCIETY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

There is no public event for this December

A Christmas party for the Museum working members will be announced soon The Museum Committee wish Fran Tegg, her team and all readers of the Seaford Scene a

Happy Christmas Winter Season Opening Times Sundays & Bank Holidays: 11am to 1pm & 2:00 to 4:00pm 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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Monday 10th Stafford Road, Grove Road, Chichester

Road, Salisbury Road, Grosvenor Road,

Kedale Road.

Tuesday 11th Hawth Park Road, Tide Mills Way, Buckle

Drive, Claremont Road, Surrey Road,

Connaught Road, Edinburgh Road.

Weds 12th Sutton Drove, The Byeways, Hindover

Road, Alfriston Road, Sandore Road,

Bromley Road, Richington Way. Thurs 13th Southdown Road, Heathfield Road,

Hartfield Road, Aquila Park, Sutton

Avenue, Arundel Road, Meads Road,

Highlands Road, Downsview Road.

Friday 14th Steyne Road, St. John’s Road, The

Causeway, Bramber Road, Cricketfield

Road, Corsica Road, The Covers,

Sunningdale Close Saturday 15th Morning 10am - 1pm Static, Broad Street Saturday 15th Wilkinson Way, Beacon Road, Tudor

Close, Carlton Road, Westdown Road,

Beacon Drive, Victor Close, Kingsway Monday 17th Hill Rise, Princess Drive, Clementine Ave,

Crown Hill, Royal Drive, Duchess Drive.

Tuesday 18th Kingsmead, Firle Close, Bottom of Firle

Road, Homefield Road, Upper Belgrave

Road, St. Peters Road.

Weds19th Bishopstone, Rookery Way, Marine Drive,

St. Andrews Drive.

Thurs 20th Lexden Rd (from Quarry Lane), Lexden

Drive, Barn Rise, Regency Fields,

Regency Heights Friday 21st Walmer Road, Chyngton Avenue,

Saltwood Road, Hythe Crescent, Hastings Avenue.

Saturday 22nd Morning 10am - 1pm Static, Broad Street Monday 24th Morning 10:00am - 1:00pm Static, Broad St

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BUY HEATING OIL NOW TO SAVE ON WINTER as they switch the heating back on; their spending goes up.

FUEL COSTS Lewes & Seaford Citizens Advice Bureau is urging households in Lewes District who rely on heating oil to stock up now to avoid higher costs in the winter months.

But by being prepared and buying heating oil now, being warm this winter doesn’t have to break the bank.”

Buying oil early is not the only way to save money on your heating oil - you could save up to 10% more through being part of an oil club.

Fuel is more expensive during December to February so customers who leave it to the last minute to get their winter fuel can end up paying over the odds. By buying early they can cut the costs and have the supplies ready to combat the chilly times ahead.

On oil club is a buying group that bulk buys oil on behalf of its members. As the group buys oil in larger quantities than individual customers, it can get a better price per unit of oil, it has more bargaining power and it can cut delivery costs as the supplier can make fewer journeys.

The drive is part of a national campaign called ‘Buy Oil Early’ with Consumer Focus, ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England), Citizens Advice Bureau and FPS (the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers.

Citizens Advice has a dedicated web portal to help people find their nearest oil club– www.citizensadvice. org.uk/oilclubs. And if there isn’t an oil club nearby, the website has advice and guidance on how to start your own oil-buying group.

CAB District Manager Jackie Wilkes said: “Households are tightening their belts and looking at ways to save money. Winter is well on its way and the onset of colder temperatures will fill many people with a sense of dread –

Christmas at Dovecote Garden

Family Weekend 8th & 9th December, 10 am - 4pm CHRISTMAS TREES: West Dean grown Norway Spruce £15 - £30 (Up to 9’) and West Dean grown Nordman Fir £20 - £30 (Up to 6’) Cut or Dig your tree with the Family CHRISTMAS STALLS IN NAG’S BARN: Stratta Fruit & Flower Vinegars & Oils, Artisan Silver Jewellery, West Dean Farm Jams, Chutneys, Apple Juices and Holly, West Dean Church Stall, Rhumdoodle Photo Art, M & J Plants & Woodcraft, Dovecote Wooden Gifts FARM BOTHY: with crackling log fire to warm up TEA COFFEE & CAKES IN THE CART BARN: proceeds to West Dean Church Free Parking in Upper Field opposite All Saints Church & Free Entrance In the centre of West Dean nr. Seven Sisters Country Park BN25 4AL

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Top tips for heating oil consumers l Fill up your tank well before winter arrives. Suppliers are less busy and can offer better value (fuel is more expensive in December, January and February). l Ask two oil suppliers for quotes and get the best price.You may find you can get a better deal if you develop a relationship with one supplier. l If you have difficulty paying for your fuel on delivery, ask your supplier about flexible payment options. l If switching supplier, give your new supplier accurate delivery instructions so they can then send an appropriate delivery vehicle and the driver can safely fill the correct tank. l Get the best deal by ordering in a way that makes delivery efficient for both you and the oil supplier, for example by joining a local oil club. For details of how to do this/set one up, go to www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ oilclubs l Fuel is a necessity for most people. If you are in financial difficulty, seek early advice by visiting your local Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) for free, independent advice, or visit CAB’s website: www.adviceguide.org.uk/ l Call free on 0800 512 012 (or 0300 456 2655 from mobiles) to find out if you are eligible for an energy efficiency grant. These can help reduce the costs of heating your home.

Visit www.citizensadvice.org.uk/oilclubs for guidance on how to set up and run an oil club.

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Church Lane Flowers

This year we’ve had a little face lift at Church Lane Flowers, Seaford.

We’ve painted a new shop front and found a fantastic local business to wrap the company car with our new logo, which seems to have worked well and we’ve had lots of positive comments.

We started off the year with our fair share of wedding and funeral work which has continued throughout the summer and now it seems we’re busier than ever. We have lots of brides booked in for next year but nothing quite tops the bride who contacted us the day BEFORE her wedding! We came up with some great ideas and she was really happy with her flowers. Phew!

With Christmas on its way, we are busy planning all our handmade wreaths and table decorations which were so popular last year. We’re taking orders now for bespoke decorative arrangements too, and we’re giving all our lovely customers 10% off all purchases until December 22nd with the voucher on this page.

We’ve introduced a couple of new unique services in the shop this year which have proved popular we noticed quite a few customers rushing in with panicked faces having forgotten a birthday or anniversary so we’ve started a ‘text reminder’ service.

We just take the mobile number and the date/s that the customer want to be reminded of and a couple of days before the event, we send a text reminder.

That’s it, no catch and it’s free!

The other service we now provide is grave tending for people who for whatever reason are unable to visit their loved one’s resting place. I thought about the fact that I have several deceased relatives in different areas of the country which I don’t get to visit often. On their birthdays or important anniversaries I would like to know that someone nearby would tend their grave, give it a clean and tidy any weeds, and then maybe plant something or

place some flowers there. So this is what I do, and if the customer wishes, I take a picture and text or email it to them.

We are also running wreath-making classes in December. Please call Helen for more information.

Church Lane Flowers shop is open on Fridays from about 8am till 5pm and on Saturdays from 9am until we sell out! However, we are able to do wedding and funeral work and local flower delivery on any day of the week, just phone or email Helen.

Please don’t hesitate to contact Helen if you would like any more information on 07792 592714 or email: helen@churchlaneflower.co.uk or visit our website: www.churchlaneflowers.com

Church Lane Flowers 10% off all purchases

Valid until Dec 22nd 2012 with this voucher.

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Clock Restoration Service

For antique clocks and mercury barometers.

Movements, dials and cases.

Collection and delivery.

Clocks and barometers bought and sold.

Robert Edwards 01323 890857

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Looking for an original gift?

Purchase a gift voucher for that special person and I will do their tree

Your local family history researcher can find the answers!

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Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers

Your Local Saleroom with an International Reputation

SELECTION OF SOLD LOTS FROM OCTOBER SALE Fine Art, Antiques & Collectables

Sale Dates

Thursday 6th and Friday 7th December 10 am start on both days

Gold Watch Chains SOLD FOR £1,200 Pottery Mug SOLD FOR £2,650

Stuffed Fish SOLD FOR £4,450

Meissen Clock SOLD FOR £1,450

Football Tickets SOLD FOR £1,560

Book SOLD FOR £1,450

Porcelain Figure SOLD FOR £1,150

Silver Candlesticks SOLD FOR £4,150

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Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am-1.30pm, 2.30-4pm for FREE VALUATIONS

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what’s on at the hop?

Images: Clock Group by Amanda Zoe; scarves by Franziska Wieser and Cockles

by Julie Turner.

Phil Duncan & Mohamed Hamid present The Sussex Arts Collective & Star Pottery Group Christmas Show 2012 ‘WAES-HAEL! Saturday 1st December – Saturday 22nd December Open Every Day: Tuesday – Saturday 10.30am – 5pm; Sundays & Mondays 11am-3pm. Open for Lewes Late Night Shopping on Thursday, December 7th 6 - 8pm.

Following on from the highly successful “Noel” and “Yuletide!” exhibitions in 2010 and 2011 The Sussex Arts Collective returns to the HOP gallery to present another sensational Christmas Show “Waes-Hael!” and marks yet another year of outstanding art exhibitions staged at the HOP gallery. As last year, the Collective joins forces with the renowned Mohamed Hamid Star Pottery Group.

The Sussex Arts Collective was formed in 2006 by Phil Duncan to promote the work of members, build networks between local artists and provide good-quality exhibition spaces in commercial and open house venues.

Caricatures By Lesley Harvey The ideal Birthday, Anniversary and Christmas present or just to make a friend laugh!

One image on A4 framed £39.

Extra images £20 each.

All I need is a clear photo and a few details.

Have a look at my website: www.lesleyharvey.co.uk or tel: 07722 236741 or email me at: lesleyhar vey17@hotmail.com

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In 2013 the Collective will be back at the HOP for yet another Christmas show and at the newly refurbished Art@theCrypt gallery in Seaford in August.

The Star Pottery Group has flourished under the attentive guidance of Mohamed Hamid, who has been a long-standing member of the artistic community in Lewes. The Star Pottery, located in the Star Brewery workshop building, is set in the heart of historic Lewes, the county town of Sussex and is overlooked by the impressive ruins of a Norman castle. It was established in its current form in 1989.

“Waes-Hael!” will feature many of Sussex’s best local artists and craftspeople as well as a number of immerging talents. Typical of a Collective show “WaesHael!” sets out to represent the full range of art and craft disciplines from beautifully turned wood, jewellery, glass, textiles and ceramics, to fine art painting, printing and photography. The work is always of the highest standard, yet instantly appealing and very affordable.

Many of the artists taking part in “Waes-Hael!” will be familiar to many as a number of them take part in various Open House exhibitions during the Brighton Art Festival, the Uckfield Art Trail, Worthing Open Houses and Lewes District Artwave Festival.

Hop Gallery Star Brewery, Castle Ditch Lane, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1YJ . Tel: 01273 487744

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Foam and Fabrics Seaford Friday 7th Dec Open for Late Night Shopping

Trimmings Tassels Ribbons

Foam cut to size Made to measure cushions

Fabrics in stock Upholstery sundries Soft furnishings

Closed for Christmas from 24th Dec to 2nd Jan 2013 21/27 Broad Street Seaford BN 25 1LS Tel: 01323 893716 www.foamandfabrics.co.uk

Create a unique personal gift or give a Mosaic Workshop voucher for Christmas.

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Friendly & Completely Personalised Service CALL PAM on 01323 892664 Mob: 07767 343840 Or Email: info@pam-a-cake.co.uk

Chris’s Catering Catering for all occasions Parties l Weddings Funerals l dinner parties Outside Catering FOOD FOR YOUR FREEZER No event too small

Farm cottage, firle road, seaford, East sussex BN25 2HJ

Tel: 01323 890096 Mob: 07970 751839

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who, what, where & when in DECEMBER 2nd 1985 The ‘Badgers Copse’ development is

formally opened off the Eastbourne Road.

6th 1929 A man is killed on the Seaford to

Newhaven Road (possibly at the Buckle) by

high tides and rough weather.

7th 1889 Mrs TW Danby is the first lady to

become a member of Seaford Golf Club.

12th 1706 George Naylor of Herstmonceux

Castle is elected Seaford MP. 13th 1754 A ship called the Bland en-route from

St Lucar to London with oranges, lemons,

brandy and olives is wrecked at Seaford.

15th 1502 James Ball becomes vicar of Seaford.

19th 1842 The keeper of Seaford Prison is to

report to the Home Secretary on how many

persons in custody are able to read and write.

27th 1811 Bell ringers from Uckfield, Waldron

and Chailey meet at St. Leonard’s Church to

give the first complete peal of the new bells.

This lasts three hours and four minutes.

30th 1887 Skating is possible on Blatchington

Pond following a cold snap.

Compiled by Kevin Gordon.

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Antique & second hand jewellery, gold, silver, furniture, paintings, china, glass, clocks, watches, bronzes & decorative items.

Single pieces or whole contents purchased.

Repairs & restoration of jewellery, watches, clocks & furniture.

Valuations undertaken for insurance, probate & family division.

Marks

Seaford Gold Buying Centre

£ £ NEED EXTRA CASH? £ £ Gold is at an all time high Sell your broken and unwanted jewellery

Gold up to £995 per troy oz. Silver up to £15 per troy oz Buy & sell Please call in at 16 High Street, Seaford or telephone the shop 01323 873090, mobile 07818 035675 Open 9am - 5pm Monday to Saturday. Closed Wednesday afternoon.

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Marks

has the ideal answer this Christmas for the person that has everything or says they don’t need anything. Instead of the usual why not surprise them with an antique this year. Maybe a piece of jewellery, silver, porcelain, glass or painting to make a unique gift that has a history and makes you wonder of its past owners and travels around the world.

We also have a large selection of second hand gold and silver jewellery which is considerably cheaper than an equivalent new piece.

Also in stock are exclusive lines of stingray leather purses and wallets and unusual silver jewellery.

Don’t forget ANTIQUES ARE GREEN, recycling our past.

Merry Christmas from Marks 16 High Street, Seaford, East Sussex. BN25 1PG 01323 873090 shop or 07818 035675 mobile

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Peter Trevor & Co Ltd

The Jewellers

Family run business since the company was formed in 1948

all items of jewellery set with diamonds and coloured stones

20% discount We have a considerable variety of items on offer at

UP TO 1/2 PRICE! As well as buying your unwanted jewellery and old gold, we will take it in part exchange for any article purchased.

57 Church Street Seaford BN25 1LD

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THE HAMPDEN ARMS South Heighton

07873 751166 or 01273 514529 www.hampdenarms.com

WHAT’S ON IN DEC

Come and try our NEW AUTUMN MENU Thurs to Sun, 12pm – 2pm

NOW OPEN SAT & SUN EVENINGS 6pm - 8pm Booking Advised Pizza available anytime

Visit our website

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White Lion Hotel

Fri 7th Zed’s Dead Band Fri 14th Railroad Band Sat 15th Children’s Xmas Choir Fri 21st Brass Monkeys Xmas Day Open 12 - 3pm Boxing Day Open from 12 noon Fri 28th Scarlettos (new band) New Years Eve House Band and Disco (ticket only) Every Weds is QUIZ NIGHT, 8pm

WEEK DAY LUNCH 2 FOR 1 OFFER £7.95 (selected menu)

WEDNESDAY steak NIGHT 8oz rump steak, chips, peas, onion rings £5.95

Food served SunDAY eves 6 - 8pm All our food is locally sourced using, Meads Butchers, Pauls Plaice fish mongers and Claremont Fruitiers.Our food is freshly cooked to order.

1st Thurs of month: Seaford Bonfire Society meeting

74 Claremont Road, Seaford, BN25 2BJ Tel: 01323 892473 www.whitelionhotel.seaford.co.uk A well established family run business

En suite accommodation Outside patio & beer garden Conservatory restaurant offering an extensive lunch and dinner menu Function room available for special occasions Saloon/pool bar/Sky TV Wi-Fi available for all guests & customers Car parking facilities

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Seahaven Lioness Club Seahaven Lioness Club’s Charity Trust Fund received a boost after another successful Fashion Show was held at Seaford Golf Club. The event was organised in conjunction with M & Co and Exquisite You Bridal Boutique, both of Broad Street, Seaford.

The shops showcased some of their latest stock, from winter woollies to ball gowns and prom dresses, taking in also outfits suitable for the Christmas party season.

Some of the Lionesses and their friends and families were among the models and the shops also provided models from staff and their friends and families.

Ages ranged from children to ladies in their 70s and came in all shapes and sizes!

A raffle was held and an auction, which, together with ticket sales, raised over £500 net. The Lionesses would like to say thank you to the managers and staff of the two shops and to Seaford Golf Club for making the event possible, to all those who donated raffle prizes, especially Zara at Z Jewellers in Seaford for the donation of the jewellery set which was auctioned and to everyone else who supported the Fashion Show in any way.

Our next Seaford activity is our traditional carol singing gathering outside the Old Plough in Church Street on Saturday morning 8th December from 10.30am. Music will be provided by the Archway Choir and the pub is kindly offering mulled wine and mince pies to all those attending. Father Christmas will be there with small gifts for the children so get your Christmas season off to a festive start with a singalong. And please keep fingers crossed for a fine (and not too cold!) day.

The Office Bar & Club

The Courtyard, Saxon Lane, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 1QL 01323 892278 Hidden away in Saxon Lane, the Office Bar & Club welcomes you to a warm and friendly atmosphere where you can also enjoy a drink in our secluded courtyard.

Fri 7th December LATE NIGHT SHOPPING Music with ‘Encore’ & Barbeque with Phil & Jacks Fri 14th December Kareoke with Ian Henderson

Open Mon to Sat from 10am Sun from 12 noon

HILL HOUSE

BED & BREAKFAST

Eastbourne Road, Seaford, East Sussex.

BN25 4BG 01323 899759 07534 083878 www.hillhouseinseaford.co.uk stay@hillhouseinseaford.co.uk

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The new team invite you to the

Seven Sisters

Alfriston Road, Seaford. TEL 01323 896548 Our new menu includes good home made traditional pub food with a choice of roast meals on sundays Food is served between 12 noon and 2.30pm and 6pm to 9pm, every day of the week.

Bar snacks and light meals available at all times.

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BENGAL PALACE TANDOORI RESTAURANT

10% Discount on take-aways over £15 on collection only (offer excludes our new menu dishes - regular menu applies)

Try our Sunday Special only £10.95

Recommended by www.gourmetbritain.com

Choose from our a la carte menu, one starter, main and side dish (except King prawn)

Free home delivery in Bishopstone/Seaford area on orders of £20 or more

30 Church Street, Seaford. Tel: 01323 89 90 77 Open 7 days a week inc. Bank Holidays www.bengal-palace.co.uk GOLD AWARD QUALITY FOOD 2010-2011

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The Seven Sisters

The Seven Sisters Pub off the Alfriston Road is an excellent example of Art Deco architecture with a beautiful 1930s interior. The new team at ‘The Sevens’ is inviting you to try their new, extensive menu which includes traditional home-made dishes, Sunday roasts and a special festive menu.

I went along to sample their food on a cold November day where the warm cosy interior of the pub was very welcoming. Sitting in the bar area I marvelled at the beautiful Art-Deco fixtures and fittings - carved wooden chairs and doors, oak panelling on the walls and ceiling, the colourful Tiffany lamps and illuminated glass panelling above the bar. I could easily have been back in the 1930s.

‘The Sevens’, named after the nearby Seven Sisters Cliffs was originally designed and built by Brighton, Hove and Portsmouth breweries. It was built on a site that used to be a traction engine repair yard and following the demise of the engine, the site was used for travelling funfairs. After the First World War, a trunk road from Dover to Honiton in Devon, running directly past this site, was planned and so with forethought, the United Breweries engaged Ringer Building Works to erect the Art-Deco Building in order to catch passing trade. The building was completed and opened in January 1931. Frank Blackmore, one of the original carpenters that worked on the building had been a regular of the Sisters up until recently, before he died.

Unfortunately the outbreak of the Second World War brought plans for the new road to a halt which left ‘The Sevens’ high and dry on the outskirts of sleepy Seaford. Time then forgot ‘The Sevens’, though it was used as a ‘home from home’ for a period during the war and a local black market centre for the Canadian Expeditionary Forces who were lodging in St Peter’s School across the road. During the 50s with the profusion of ‘Prep’ schools in Seaford, ‘The Sevens’ enjoyed a period of prosperity as a small hotel accommodating parents and reps who were visiting the school. United Breweries was then taken over by Brickwoods Brewery.

Gradually, unable to expand south due to the English channel, Seaford began to spread inland and ‘The Sevens’

became surrounded by houses. In the mid 1960s, Brickwoods Brewery was taken over by Whitbreads and more recently in 2002 the ownership went to Enterprise Inns. In 1987, the bars in the pub were refurbished and a dining area was set aside. The first floor function room was enlarged and had its own bar built. Now, over 80 years later, the pub still holds its charm and with plans to have an real fire, log fire refurbished upholstery and the garden maintained, the beauty and authenticity of the place will be enhanced even more.

The extensive menu includes traditional home-made meals, such as steak and ale pie, lamb shanks, steak and kidney pudding, winter stews with dumplings and a selection of fresh fish. There are also lighter snacks of ploughman’s, sandwiches and jacket potatoes, a children’s menu and a variety of desserts.

Vegetarian options are also available and any special dietary requirements can be catered for with prior notice. I opted for a curry from the specials board, which was a good size and served with rice, popadums and mango chutney - crispy popadums, a rich tasty curry that was spicy but not too hot and light, fluffy rice, all very reasonably priced. ‘The Sevens’ Festive Lunch and Dinner Menu is also currently available - 3 courses for £16.95 and 2 courses for £12.95 with a choice of five or six dishes per course and including filter coffee and crackers! Pre-booking for this menu is required.

‘The Sevens’ has a dining area that seats 24 with additional seating in the bar area. There is also a separate function room and bar on the first floor available for hire whilst the downstairs dining area can be reserved for private parties - sometimes used for ‘wakes’ as Seaford cemetery is close by. The pub offers free Wi-Fi, a large car park and children are very welcome.

If you haven’t been inside ‘The Sevens’ by now, then I’d definitely suggest you make a visit there. Fran Tegg The Seven Sisters, Seven Sisters Road, Seaford.

BN25 3PY. Tel: 01323 896548

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‘Straight and Narrow’

by Jimmie Chin, directed by Dennis Picott Seaford Little Theatre, 9–17 November The action of this contemporary play takes place in the lounge of Bob and Jeff ’s home on the south coast of England. Bob (Garry Fowler) and Jeff (Peter Barnes) are a seemingly contented gay couple. Bob narrates the story to the audience, introducing us to his sisters: laid-back straight-talking pregnant mother of three Lois (Becky Robinson) and her relaxed husband Bill (James Collins), neurotic Nona (Andrea Lowe), whose husband Arthur (Martin Adams) has just run off with another woman, and mother Vera (Trish Richings), who sees the worst in everyone and continually harangues the family with her negative comments. Bob explains to the audience that we all tell lies every day just to keep the peace. For example, he has never told his mother he is gay.

fathom what is going on, Lois, the real lynchpin of the family, uses her diplomatic skills to prise open some

We see just how damaging such lies can be when Bob and Jeff return from a holiday in Malta to a family gathering in thundery moods, swearing and shouting at each other. While Vera cannot

Seaford Little Theatre took on this challenging play with gusto.

Vera uttered her fabulous lines with great spirit; ‘I’ve seen more attractive lumps in gravy’ and ‘If your father were alive, he’d turn over in his grave.’ I loved her description: ‘a mother is like a bird; when her chicks flee the nest she is ‘eartbroken, ‘eartbroken.’ Lighting was cleverly used to differentiate between the scenes where Bob spoke intimately with the audience and the action of the play. The actors successfully created the scenes of pandemonium but also the more poignant moments of reflection that indicate that the lies that we maintain can destroy our relationships. An excellent directorial debut from Dennis Picott and great performances by both the experienced and the fresh faces at Seaford Little Theatre. Cath Senker.

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of the family secrets. We discover that Jeff harbours a desire to live on the ‘straight and narrow’ and have children, and that Bob’s father was probably gay. But will Bob ever come out to his mother?

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V Christmas Menu with 3 courses for £15.95 and 2 courses for £12.95 to include mince pie, coffee and Christmas crackers. (Not open Christmas Day) V Live music with ‘Lodgie & Piers’, Sunday 9th @ 4pm V Live music with ‘John Crampton’, Saturday 15th @ 9pm V ‘Carols On The Terrace’. Monday 17th from 6pm. Charity Event for

‘Leo’s House’ with Father Christmas, Local Choir singing Christmas Carols & serving mince pies, mulled wine and homemade soup.

V ‘Christmas Charity Quiz’ on Thursday 20th at 8pm V ‘Christmas Open mic evening’, from 4pm on Sunday 23rd V ‘Christmas Quiz’, book a table & eat with us for £10 per head to include entry to the quiz and a main Value* Good Location meal (from selected menu).

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DECEMBER ENTERTAINMENT 1st Playing With Fire 8th Christmas Quiz 9th Music Sunday 15th Children’s Party / Mike Lynch 22nd Kevin Swoish Christmas Eve: The Likely Lads 29th Abba Family Disco Night From 6pm with Basket meals served – Cod & Chips, Scampi & Chips, Cajun Chicken Goujons & Chips, Sausages & Chips. New Year’s Eve: Encore Sunday 9th December is Music Sunday Featuring The International Celtic/ Irish Folk Band From Holland

Harmony Glen plus special guests.

Entry £5 for non-members, £3 for members on the door. 8pm start. Food Available.

The Neil Richardson Jazz Trio will also be performing in the Lounge from 2.30pm Crouch Lane, Seaford, East Sussex BN25 1PU. Tel: 01323 890087 Email: judd@onebillnet.co.uk www.seafordconclub.co.uk 28

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Main Courses Roast Rosemary Turkey, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, mini sausages wrapped in bacon, sage and onion stuffing, bread sauce and gravy

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

BINGO EVERY WEDNESDAY

QUIZ LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

Forthcoming Events

Anyone can join! For an £8 registration fee, then one annual membership fee of £23.

You don’t have to be ex-forces.

• Low Price Meals & Drinks • Snooker and Pool Tables • Meat Raffle Every Sunday • Family Celebrations Catered For

DECEMBER Sat 1 Childrens Xmas Party & 6TS Sat 8 Shakedown Sat 15 Jason Scott Sat 22 The Officials Christmas Eve – Dynamite Disco New Years Eve – Juke Box Junkies

Acts subject to change please check with club to avoid disappointment

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CHURCHES TOGETHER IN SEAFORD St. Leonard’s, Church Street

St. Luke’s Church, Walmer Road

Sun 23 Dec 6pm: Festival of Lessons and Carols.

Mon 24 Dec 3pm: Crib Service for Toddlers/Parents.

Mon 24 Dec 6pm: Family Service with The Story

of Christmas in drama and carols.

Mon 24 Dec 11.30pm: First Communion of

Christmas - Parish Service.

Tue 25 Dec 8am: Holy Communion.

Tue 25 Dec 9.30am: Family Service with Holy Communion.

11am: Eucharist - Book of Common Prayer.

Wed 12 Dec 7pm: Carols & Seaford Silver Band.

Mon 24 Dec 4pm: Christingle Younger Children.

5.30pm: Christingle Service.

Tue 25 Dec 8am: Holy Communion.

Tue 25 Dec 9.30am: Family Service followed

by Communion for adults and children.

Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Sun 16 Dec 10am: Family Service/Youth Band.

Sun 23 Dec 6pm: Carols by Candlelight & Christingle.

Mon 24 Dec 5pm: Family Carol Service.

Tue 25 Dec 10am: Christmas Celebration.

Chyngton Methodist, Millberg Rd Sun 2 Dec Sun 16 Dec Sun 23 Dec Tue 25 Dec

10.30am: Christingle Service.

2pm: Pre-School Nativity Service.

4pm: Carols by Candlelight.

10am: Joint Service here.

St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Sutton Road Sun 23 Dec 3pm: Christingle & Carols.

Mon 24 Dec 5.30pm: First Mass of Christmas

(Family Celebration).

11.30pm: Midnight Mass.

Tue 25 Dec 8am: Mass.

10.30am Mass.

St. Andrew’s, Bishopstone Sun 16 Dec Mon 24 Dec Tue 25 Dec

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3.30pm: Carol Service & Tea in Hall.

11.30pm: Midnight Eucharist.

8am: Eucharist.

9.30am: Sung Eucharist.

Religious Society of Friends, Little Theatre, Steyne Road Sun 30 Dec 10.30am: Meeting for Worship and Music.

St. Peter’s, East Blatchington Sun 9 Dec

Sun 16 Dec Mon 24 Dec

Tue 25 Dec

6pm: The Silence of Longing Advent candlelit Vigil.

6pm: Carols by Candlelight.

5pm: Children’s Crib Service.

11.30pm: Midnight Mass.

9.30am: Christmas Day Mass.

Cross Way Church, Steyne Road Sun 16 Dec Sun 16 Dec

Sun 23 Dec Tue 25 Dec

10.30am: Family Service.

4pm: Tea with Carols at 5pm at Clinton Centre.

10.30am: Service.

10am: Service at Chyngton Methodist.

Fresh Springs, Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Sun 23 Dec 4pm - 6pm: Carols.

Tue 25 Dec 10am - 12noon: Celebration.

Sun 30 Dec 10am - 12noon: Morning Service.

Churches Together In Seaford The Churches of Seaford wish you every blessing this Christmas.

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Natural Face Lift Massage An Anti-Aging Therapy

in the mirror I had a lovely healthy glow on my face particularly on the cheek bones whilst the skin around my eyes appeared much brighter and smoother!

Following on from my amazing experience of cold laser, anti-aging therapy, Marianna Dragojevic based in Peacehaven and working at Haven Therapies, Saxon Lane invited me to try an anti-aging natural face-lift massage. It’s a treatment that Marianna recommends to have along with the Cold Laser Treatment and/or the Organic Facial Treatment, but actually many of her customers enjoy the experience so much, they have this face-lift massage whenever!

After So, I say yes to Before the treatment it worked for me. I can also understand why Marianna’s clients enjoy this massage on a regular basis too - it was incredible how relaxed yet rejuvinated I felt and so with a healthy glow, brighter skin and looking a little younger (hopefully), I happily skipped away! Fran Tegg

Marianna’s natural face-lift massage combines a variety of non-invasive techniques including Japanese Anma therapy - one of the oldest forms of massage, Ayurvedic massage based on the oldest medical system originating in India, acupressure and facial reflexology.

Marianna explained that the natural face-lift massage works as an anti-aging treatment by reducing expression lines and wrinkles as well as releasing muscle tension in the face and jaw. It stimulates cellular activity and tightens and tones the skin and underlying muscles. It also increases the elimination of toxins, improves blood circulation and can relieve symptoms of stress such as insomnia and headache. She uses different organic oils, bio oil and beauty balm for the massage depending on your skin type.

Natural Face Lift Massage Price List: 1 treatment: 30 mins - £20 or 45 mins - £30 Course of 4 treatments: 30 mins - £75 Course of 4 treatments: 45 mins £110 To book a free consultation or a treatment contact Marianna on 07960 561874 or Haven Therapies on 01323 492488 or visit www.antiaging-therapy.co.uk

The treatment began with me lying on the couch, outer clothes removed to the waist and I was covered with a towel. With eyes closed, Marianna asked me to take a few deep breaths which she followed with pressure placed on my shoulders. She then moved to my feet and gently pulled my legs, one at a time. A moment of stillness followed where I presumed Marianna was practising reike. Marianna moved back to my face and began gentle massage using bio-oil around my neck and shoulders and over my face, around my cheeks, eye sockets and ear lobes - a combination of pressure, tapping and gentle flowing massage. It was very rhythmical and with soft music playing in the background I could feel myself slowly sinking down into the couch and drifting off to sleep... and I think I did because I don’t remember very much else except my legs being gently pulled again and waking up feeling incredibly relaxed.

How amazing!

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The Heel & Foot Pain Specialists We are experts in treating foot & heel pain problems It may be that you have probably already Poor alignment of the feet and seen a few people for your problem and legs can cause wear and tear to other parts of the body often you have not had much success. disrupting normal knee function We specialise in heel and foot pain… more than that we are passionate about and hip alignment as well as what we do. Foot pain and poor function increasing forces on muscles becomes a quality of life issue. If you can in the lower back. not walk, life becomes difficult.

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Who’s Who In Seaford?

If Being Sad Feels Lonely

Liam Scott, Member of Seaford Lifeguards

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Liam has lived in Seaford for 23 years and is a Medical Officer and Senior Lifeguard with Seaford Lifeguards.

He has been a member for nine years and is involved with First Aid training. Liam also works for the South East Coast Ambulance Service as an Emergency Care Support Worker. He attended Seaford Head Community College and has a pet cat called Maisie.

What do you most enjoy about your job? The chance to pass on my knowledge and experience to both new and old members.

What do you like best about Seaford? Only being 10 minutes’ walk from either the beach or the countryside.

What book are you reading? Blood Sweat and Tea. What is your favourite film? Snatch.

Which living person do you most admire?

Professor D. Chamberlain CBE. What words or phrases do you most overuse? “Not so bad” How do you relax? Going to the gym or for a run.

What has been your most embarrassing moment?

Splitting my trousers wide open whilst rock climbing.

What is your most memorable learning experience?

Learning to drive the ambulances.

What is your greatest fear? My Auntie!

What is the most important lesson life has taught you? If your patient feels sick, do not stand directly in front of them!

What makes you sad?

Funerals: I have the complete inability to control the water works at these occasions…

How would you spend a million pounds? Wisely… I would invest in my own house, donate a large amount to Seaford Lifeguards and save the rest.

What keeps you awake at night? The neighbours’ dogs!

What is your greatest extravagance? Social life and just over a year ago, a new car.

What is your favourite smell? Clean sheets.

What is your idea of perfect happiness? A Chinese takeaway and a bottle of tiger.

What is the best advice you have ever been given?

Don’t judge people till you actually know them.

What or who is the greatest love in your life? My bed.

What would your motto be? Don’t live life by one motto.

Anything else? The Seaford Lifeguards organisation is solely run by volunteers and relies very much on the kind and generous donations from the members of public in Seaford and the surrounding areas and organisations.

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Running Commentary...

Three months have passed since the Olympics and Paralympics inspired the world, but was it sufficiently motivational to encourage more Seaford Scene readers to take up running or to run more often? Although it may not suit everyone, running with other people can be very beneficial, so trying out the Seaford Striders could be your next step towards improving your running, or your first step in exploring a new sport.

But don’t be put off by assuming that all club runners must be fit and fast. Actually, they comprise the widest mixture of speeds, run a variety of distances, are aged from 8 to 80 and are a blend of beginners, occasional and regular runners, all united by the love of running.

The seniors meet at the Downs Leisure Centre on Wednesdays at 7pm (and Mondays too) while the juniors gather at 6pm in the ‘Salts’ car park opposite Morrison’s on Wednesdays during the dark evening months and various other venues during the summer.

A warm welcome is guaranteed, as is the support and encouragement to develop and enjoy running at whatever level you aspire to.

IF IT’S A YES TO ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS, THEN WHY NOT TRY TONE AND TRIM!

For beginners, the transition from ‘non-runner’ to ‘runner’ can be surprisingly sudden, so whether you believe that you are awakening an innate skill (ie – we are born to run) or you are driven by a strong determination to get fit, lose weight, avoid the deterioration into couchpotato existence or just feeling the need to get out more, running can have a really positive effect on your way of life. If you do give running a try this month I suggest you dress to suit the weather conditions, and if you’re going to start by running in the evening, also wear a reflective top and keep to well-lit pavements. The distance you run should be short and done slowly, and preferably with someone else.

I have found it encouraging to receive letters from Seaford Scene reader Keith Fraser as they remind me that those who walk the Downs, or perhaps belong to the Long Distance Walkers Association (LDWA) and take part in events are not too dissimilar to runners.

In the Beachy Head Marathon, for instance, there are approximately 500 runners, 500 joggers and 500 walkers, and they will have all covered the same distance, the same hills and mud, and then received the same medal memento at the finishing line. The winner who probably cruised around in roughly three hours may have expended more energy to complete the course so quickly yet the stamina of those who were out on the Downs for up to nine hours and had to face more of our unpredictable weather hazards as well as covering the last part in the dark could be seen as greater.

This month’s festive treats begin with the challenging Crowborough 10km, a two-lap race with an unforgettable knee-trembling hill climb in each lap.

The following Sunday sees the multi-terrain Mince Pie 10-mile event in Peacehaven, and to round off the year, especially for steep hill junkies there is a 5-mile crosscountry race at Firle on the 30th.

Martin Bulger, founder member of Seaford Striders Running Club

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SEAHAVEN Yoga Vajrasati Yoga with Rosie Waters

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Seaford Golf Club ‘Come and try our new academy holes’

Have you thought about playing golf at a quality club?

Men, ladies and juniors welcome.

Green fee visitors can now book a game of golf online at special prices.

Visit our website at: www.seafordgolfclub.co.uk and follow the Visitor Tee Booking link.

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Seaford Golf Club Tel: 01323 892442 www.seafordgolfclub.co.uk

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SEAFORD KURLERS

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Have FUN! Get FIT! With FRIENDS! Every Monday

6.45pm - 7.45pm and 8pm - 9pm at Chyngton School, Milberg Road, Seaford.

Every Tuesday 7pm - 8pm at Cradle Hill School, Lexden Road, Seaford.

Every Thursday 7pm - 8pm at Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven.

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By the time that you read this we will be well into winter. Please let it be a pleasant one. Whatever the weather throws at us Seaford Kurlers will hopefully shrug it off and keep playing. We will stay fit and enjoy each other’s good company.

We will have been to the Ice Show, hopefully that will have fulfilled expectations. We will also be well fed and watered from our annual Christmas lunch at The Drove, Newhaven. Meanwhile we have had our AGM and awarded the Bob Matthews Achievement Cup for 2012, to Jordan Meeks. Jordan has really blossomed as a person during the last year and has done very well in the club. The GBKA (Great Britain Kurling Association) ran a coaching course for us at the Wave Leisure Centre during this year. Jordan attended and passed the course and now has a coaching qualification. The photo below shows the present holder, Tim Wood, handing the cup to Jordan.

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Beginners & Improvers Class Weds mornings 11am - 1pm, £4.50 Men and women of all ages welcome Due to illness and work committments the Line Dancing class will be suspended until after Christmas as of 7th November 2012.

Anyone wishing to join the class in the New Year, please contact Val.

Fully qualified teacher ISTD & BWDA

TEL VAL on 01323 895760 Learn the best of the past & KEEP UP WITH THE LATEST!

The in-house tournament is now in full swing and should be over by the time we have our lunch. We would hope to present the shield to the winners and runners up.

We have also booked to see the Starlight Express in January, so that is something we are looking forward to.

If you fancy giving New Age Kurling a try – pop down to the Wave Leisure Centre and give us the ‘once over’.

We meet every Tuesday at the Wave Leisure Centre at 2pm until 4pm. Your first visit is free then each week costs £2.50. There is an annual membership fee of £5. We are affiliated to ESDA (East Sussex Disability Association).

For more details contact the secretary, June Wood, 7 Landsdown Road, Seaford BN25 3JS or email: sally1989@tiscali.co.uk

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SEAFORD MARTELLO ROTARY CLUB’S PROMS NIGHT 2012 The ninth annual Proms Concert organised by Seaford Martello Rotary Club took place at Seaford Head Community College on 13th October. Seaford Silver Band, led by Director of Music Dr Isla Sitwell, performed along with guest singers Margot Miller and Graham Tubb, and guest pianist Rosemary Kemp.

Moira House Junior Singers and Chamber Choir, conducted by Martin Neil, sang several numbers and everyone joined in the finale, singing all the old favourites such as Land of Hope and Glory, Rule Britannia, Jerusalem, and Sussex by the Sea. President Julian Turner said “I think everyone enjoyed themselves, as usual, and the evening was a great success. We have raised a significant amount for our charity fund; a very big thank you to everyone who who supported us and we very much look forward to seeing you all again next year”.

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Double Celebrations mark a new era at Seaford Baptist Church On Sunday 28th October, Seaford Baptist Church set a new record with two inductions and two dedications in the same service.

In front of a packed congregation Sean Older (28) was inducted as the new Youth and Community Worker.

Sean, from Brighton, who is also studying for a Youth Work qualification, has been working with the youth of Seaford on a part-time basis for the last year and is already a familiar face at some Seaford schools, and at the church’s popular youth clubs Neal Stanton (38), who has recently spent three years doing mission work in Tanzania, was also inducted as Minister-in-Training and will be studying for Ministry whilst supporting the work at the church.

Neal’s son James was one of the two young children to be dedicated during the service. The other child was Alanis Lowe, daughter of Andy and Christy, whose grandmother had travelled 10,000 miles to be there.

Both youngsters were introduced to their church family by being taken around the church to be greeted by the 200 + worshippers.

Seaford Baptist Church, the distinctive circular building which can be seen from the Dieppe Ferry, is currently undergoing a building project. Members approved and are funding the re-roofing of their hall, which is used for community activities and blood-donor sessions. There is also a passenger lift being installed to link the hall and the church.

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Senior Minister Rev Vicky Martin says: “This is an exciting time in the life of the church. Every town should be better off because they have a church and in Seaford we have quite a few! How blessed are we? At SBC we are looking forward to being able to make our work and outreach even more effective, helping us to be a blessing to the town just as we should be. Neal will be launching a new Dads-and-Tots venture in December and Sean is working hard with the 70+ youth we have at our clubs and soon we will have improved facilities to offer our services to the wider Seaford community.

What with that and an exciting Christmas programme planned, it’s all go for us at the moment!”

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SEAHAVEN BLINDS & CURTAINS Tel 01323 899011 sales@seahavenblinds.co.uk www.seahavenblinds.co.uk Seahaven Blinds is a family run business, located in Seaford.

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Mockford’s the Blindmakers Specialists in quality handmade vertical and roller blinds

The Industrial estate, GREEN STREET, EASTBOURNE, BN21 1QN OPEN 9.30PM TO 1PM MON TO SAT. Telephone: 01323 417518 So many of Jean and Harvey Mockford’s Seaford customers recommend them or place new orders, that they do not need to advertise, however many are unaware that the ten year lease on the shop in Sutton Road has expired. As their customers in Seaford are too numerous to contact individually, this notice of their address and telephone number will appear in the Seaford Scene each month.

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

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

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NEWS FROM THE Rotary Club of Seaford Grand Raffle On Monday 29 October at noon, two ladies arrived at Morrisons in Seaford. Nothing unusual about that. But this was different because they had come to meet the Rotary Club of Seaford President Paul Vaesen who was to give them their Grand Raffle prizes for the first two places in the draw. Hilary Walker was the runner up with a cheque for £100 which she said would go towards taxing her Mini; winner Jenny Le Brun explained she would spend much of her £500 on a high-quality puffer jacket. The occasion was hosted by Morrisons Manager Tim Jeffrey who presented each winner with flowers.

President Paul was ably assisted by Rotarian Tony Henley while Mike Hemmings took the photo (below). This year’s Grand Raffle raised just under £2000 for charities and good causes.

Seaford Head School Annual Awards Evening The Rotary Club of Seaford has continued its support of the Seaford Head School Annual Awards by sponsoring the awards for English Key Stage 3, Maths Key Stage 4, and French Key Stage 4. Club President Paul Vaesen and Chair of Vocational and Youth Opportunities Jim Anderson represented the Club at the Annual Awards Evening, which was introduced by the Deputy Head Boy and Deputy Head Girl. In fact the title is a bit of a misnomer as the evening is very much a celebration of the school life and achievements over the last 12 months. Proud parents and other guests packed the Upper School, to be entertained by students performing dance, playing musical instruments, and singing, all to a

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standard which made one envious of the talent they showed. There was also a slide show covering many of the activities involving the students with the high spot possibly being the Geography visit to Greenland.

Keynote speeches congratulating the students and staff on another successful year were made by head teacher Lynton Golds and our MP Norman Baker. As well as the academic awards there were also Special Prizes for Service to the School and Service to the Community, along with the Mayor’s Cup for Endeavour, presented by the Mayor Cllr. Linda Wallraven, and the Tom Carter Award for the Performing Arts in memory of a former student at the school. Overall it was a very well-run evening which showed how the school is continuing to develop and expand. Clearly state secondary education in our town is in good hands.

Colin Describes Hospice At a recent Wednesday Club meeting Colin Twomey (photo opposite top), Head of Nursing, came along to give the Rotary Club of Seaford a talk about the history, workings and future of St Wilfrid’s Hospice.

The UK led the way in developing the hospice movement in the 60s and 70s; hospices were and still are essentially local organisations with individual characteristics. Starting with 8 beds when it opened 29 years ago, St Wilfrid’s now has 10 beds, but this is not the largest part of their service. The hospice covers an area as far as Heathfield to the north, Pevensey to the east, and Newhaven to the west, with day care in Uckfield and Eastbourne. On top of all of that there is hospice care at home which accounts for two-thirds of care provided. Care teams are made up of nurses, specialist care assistants and doctors in the hospice as well as at home and within the Eastbourne District General Hospital.

As well as direct patient care St Wilfrid’s works hard at sharing expertise and supporting external colleagues in roles including doctors, carers, nurses within the hospital sector and elsewhere. All medical students in the local universities have placements within the Hospice.

The lifespan of our population is getting longer as treatments are improving. However, this means that there is an increasing need for care for those who cannot be cured. St Wilfrid’s has a slogan “Focus on Living” which concentrates on patients living life of the highest quality, using many techniques including palliative, social and psychiatric care. There is only one chance to

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get it right for the patient and loved ones. Support for the loved ones is also a vital part of the hospice’s work.

St Wifrid’s has a local vision. This is because there is a need to support more people in local areas as presently 70% of people die in hospitals, yet it is known that most wish to die at home. At present the hospice can only serve a minority of the population.

So a new building is under construction in Eastbourne, and is expected to be operational at the end of next year. It will have twice as many beds as the original hospice, a Well Being centre, and intends to grow the home hospice scheme.

Only 15% of the funding for St Wilfrid’s comes from government. The rest comes from charitable activities, and Colin stressed the importance of those activities as well as praising the great number of people and organisations that give, in so many different ways.

Past President John Lockyer thanked Colin on behalf of the Rotary Club for an excellent, interesting, enjoyable and informative talk.

Visit by the Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex At one of our Club meetings Peter Field, the Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex, came to our weekly lunch meeting at Seaford Golf Club. By chance on the previous day, representing her Majesty the Queen, he presented one our members, Tony Lees, with his well-deserved British Empire Medal (BEM) (photo right).

A double treat for Tony, and no doubt for the Lord Lieutenant!

Lord Lieutenant Peter started his address by describing some of the history of the Lord Lieutenant. The position was introduced by King Henry VIII, and there was (and still is) one Lord

Lieutenant in each county. His primary task in those days was to help raise the army for the King in his adventures abroad as well as defence of the realm.

Presently the role of the Lord Lieutenant is much more community based. Lord Lieutenants are unpaid and non-political, and have the (slightly modified) uniform of Major General. They are appointed directly by Her Majesty on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, and have three areas of activity but at all times he is required to uphold the dignity of the Queen.

Royal roles include: a. Performing any duties Her Majesty the Queen may require b. Organising Royal visits and escorting the Royal visitors c. Royal Garden parties d. Queen’s Awards County roles include: a. As Master of the Rolls he is responsible for Magistrates and the lower courts b. County Archives and Records c. Reserve Forces and all the County cadets d. Welcoming new citizens into the community on behalf of her Majesty and the Government Community roles include: a. Fostering goodwill throughout the local community by, for example, helping charities and local voluntary organisations. b. He is patron or president of over 40 local charities and voluntary organisations Peter was a very informative, entertaining and interesting speaker, and we were very pleased, indeed honoured, to be able to share his company and wisdom.

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ANCIENT OFFICE REVIVED IN SEAFORD The Town Crier of Seaford has been appointed to a second traditional office: that of Sergeant at Mace.

At a recent ceremony to award The Freedom of the Town of Seaford to Laurie Holland and Don Mabey, the Town Crier, Peter White, accompanied the Mayor of Seaford carrying the traditional Mace. Linda Wallraven, the current mayor of the town, was the first to be accompanied by the historic Elizabethan Mace since the Borough of Seaford lost its status in 1883. Then the Mayor was known as the Bailiff, and councillors were called Jurats. That is because Seaford had, for centuries, been a Limb of the Cinque Port of Hastings. The Mace has been on display at council meetings since Seaford had its town status restored in 1999, but hadn’t been processed to accompany the mayor for 130 years.

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Freedom ceremony on 30th September. The current Town Crier, Peter White, was appointed 35 years ago.

The uniform he wears is a faithful re-creation of that of the Sergeant at Mace, since the exact pattern of the Town Criers’ uniform is unknown. The Sergeant at Mace from 1865 to 1901, William Woolgar, actually took over the post of Town Crier as well, from his brother.

It is his uniform, re-created by Golding’s, one of the Queen’s warranted tailors, that Peter wears. So the dual-appointment as Crier and Sergeant doesn’t create any need for a change of uniform. The Mace will still be in pride of place at council meetings, but can now also be carried at prestigious council and mayoral functions, such as royal visits and civic church services.

As the town’s lock-up, formerly beneath the Old Town Hall, now forms part of that building and the public conveniences next-door, it is unlikely that the Town Sergeant will be called upon to lock anyone up! But, as Peter pointed out:” The appointment gives added dignity and gravitas to the town, the council, and its mayor. It is a link with its civic history. The Town Council doesn’t indulge in ermine robes and cocked hats like some councils, so it provides a little ceremonial, at minimal cost, for a very historic town.”

Pictutes l-r: Peter White carrying the Mace, William Woolgar, Town Sergeant from 1865 to 1901 with the Mace.

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Seaford Young Mayor’s Art exhibition Children from Seaford primary schools enjoyed seeing their artwork on display at the Crypt Gallery in Church Street on Wednesday 19th October. An exhibition was organised by the Seaford Young Mayor, Amy Gough and her Deputy Georgia Colyer. The theme was ‘View Points of Seaford’ which attracted some vibrant and interesting work by children aged 5 to 11. The Mayor Linda Wallraven attended the exhibition.

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Announcement from Seaford Down’s Syndrome and Special Needs Support Group In early November, our Chairperson Sen Smallwood decided to step down. Over the past few years, Sen has worked tirelessly to develop the charity and its various programmes, bringing enormous benefits to children with special needs in the local area. We are extremely grateful for all her hard work, and wish her well in her future endeavours.

We would like to reassure members and the local community that the charity will be continuing all current programmes and seeking opportunities to improve and expand in the future. We have appointed a new trustee, Ali Woodman, to join the remaining founder members, Dave and Mandi Brown, on the Executive Committee.

Ali, a lawyer and Seaford resident, has been an active member of the charity from its earliest beginnings, and has helped organise several successful fundraising events.

About Us Seaford Down’s Syndrome and Special Needs Support Group aims to provide social and developmental opportunities to children with special needs, and to cultivate an informal support network among their parents. Our current programmes include Swimming, Sensory Music, Drum Circle and a monthly Family Drop-In. To find out more about our work, please visit www.seaford-dssnsg.co.uk Anyone wishing to contact the charity should do so via one of the Trustees: Dave Brown: dave@seaford-dssnsg.co.uk Tel: 07802 832835 Mandi Brown: mandi@seaford-dssnsg.co.uk Tel: 07725 987259 Ali Woodman: ali@seaford-dssnsg.co.uk Tel: 07976 969620

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Angie’s News celebrates it’s very own Silver Jubilee On November 17th Angie’s News in the Claremont Road parade celebrated its 25th birthday. Angie Hindocha has been running the local newsagents since she took over ownership in 1987. Claremont Parade shops, including Angie’s News, has seen its share of change over the past 25 years, most notably the loss of the post office to the newsagent. Loyal customers thought this would mean the end of the small shop but Angie’s News has shown resilience and has continued to thrive through difficult times. “Without the support we have received over the years we would have disappeared a long time ago. We continue to fight the downturn and continue to grow and support our local community. My customers have been loyal and without their help over the last 25 years, we would not be where we are today” said Angie.

To celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Angie’s News on November 17th the newsagent displayed a show of gratitude to customers; every 25th customer who made a purchase was presented with a gift of either wine or chocolate as a show of thanks.

Once again, Angie would like to thanks her customers for their continued support.

Photo: Angie in ‘Angie’s News’.

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century history, genealogy, learning to read music, knit and natter, love to stitch, Roman culture, Old Testament wisdom and several others. Language courses are very popular and there are courses in various levels of French, German, Italian and Spanish, which include some conversation groups.

U3A stands for University of the Third Age, which is a learning co-operative of older people, enabling members to share many educational, creative and leisure activities.

The third age is the time of life after childhood (the first age) and full-time employment (the second age) when people have more time to devote to learning for pleasure and sharing their experience with others.

No qualifications are required to join and there are no examinations, just the aim to promote life-long learning.

Seaford U3A is now in its 24th year and has nearly 400 members. This year there have been over 40 courses available as well as a range of open meetings and activities. Courses are held in members’ homes or in local halls. Home courses this year include a study of psychology, a reading group, play reading, enjoying poetry, Egyptian hieroglyphs, a garden forum, 20th-

Courses for larger numbers are usually held at The Downs Leisure Centre and this season cover Italian Art History, Computers and Music Appreciation. In January a series of meetings is planned around members’ interests.

In other local halls, such as St James’, our popular Cookery Course, U3A Orchestra and Recorder Group, meet. Current Affairs, Opera Appreciation, the Book Club, Chinese Brush Painting and Table Tennis meet in other halls. Activities include guest speakers at Open Meetings three times a year, monthly Tea Party Meetings, Pub Lunches, a Quiz, a Coffee Morning and Book Sale and an Annual Walk.

Membership is £10 a year and small charges of around £3 per five weeks of a course are charged to cover costs and include the national magazine and local newsletters. For more information look at our website:- www.seafordu3a.co.uk or call 01323 899932 regarding membership.

SEAFORD SCENE’S OBJECT OF THE MONTH Each month the Seaford Scene will identify an object of interest amongst the museum’s vast collection.

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HMV Entertainment System If you haven’t visited Seaford Museum for a while you will not have seen the new TV & Radio section which has been upgraded to show the development of entertainment systems from old radio through to digital technology. The displays are far clearer and the exhibits easier to see including this HMV Entertainment System from 1961. This late wooden cabinet contains an 18-inch television, radio and record-player and retailed at nearly £400, the equivalent of about £6,000 today. All the equipment in the bulky piece of furniture can now be fitted into an i-phone and be popped into your handbag or pocket!

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SEASON OF GOODWILL? Christmas can be stressful at the best of times but more so for many separated parents and their children. Negotiations over where and with whom the children will spend Christmas can create great tensions between families. Agreeing arrangements often become problematic and in some cases impossible. Arrangements that have previously worked well throughout the year can suddenly become unworkable particularly when the children’s diaries fill up with carol concerts, nativity plays and the like. Time for contact with each parent becomes limited and so quickly identifying the hurdles and addressing them early is the key. Here are my top tips: 1. Plan early. Don’t leave it to the last minute.

Agree your arrangements at least a month in advance if possible. You will then have time to ‘negotiate’ and reach a compromise. You will also have time to enlist outside help if need be such as a mediator, friend or a lawyer.

2. Communicate. People who have separated, naturally, often find it difficult to speak to their former partner. However, it is important to remember that you are both parents and as such there will always be a need for communication at some level. Try to put your own personal differences to one side and think about what is best for the children.

3. Listen to the children. Where possible, always take into account the wishes and feelings of the children. Ask them their opinions but remember to allow them the opportunity to be honest without fear of upsetting the other parent. Do not ask the children to decide where they would prefer to spend Christmas – this is unfair and puts them in a very difficult position.

4. Consider the long-term arrangements and not just this Christmas. Think about what is going to happen over the next few years at least.

5. Remember the details. Details are important e.g. times, dates and venues, collection and pick up etc . Ensure that a schedule is drawn up so there can be no confusion or dispute later on.

The children also need to be fully aware of the arrangements.

6. Encourage, cooperate and be flexible. Resisting contact or refusing to cooperate will only serve to punish the children. Think about what is needed to ensure their time with both parents and their extended families is special.

If all else fails and you are still unable to agree the arrangements then you may have no option but to consider an application to court regarding this issue. The court is very keen for separated parents to try their utmost to work together for the benefit of their children. If the court is asked to consider this matter they will look at what is in the best interests of the children and not what suits the parents. Ultimately the decision will be taken out of your hands and is very likely to result in an arrangement that neither you, nor the children are happy with.

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Next year we start off on March 5th with our celebrated art historian Kay Blackburn talking about “Michelanglo”; this will start at 2.30pm in the chapel rooms followed by a light tea. On April 2nd we have our Member of Parliament Norman Baker who will speak in the church. On the 7th May we have the transport writer Alan Walters talking on “Trains and the Channel Tunnel” . This will be in the chapel.

On June 4th Canon Dr Andrew Mayes will also talk in the Chapel rooms on “Doors to the Sacred, the Wonder of Icons”. On July 2nd we have the celebrated author and film director Peter James - this will be in the church and I am very grateful to him as I am all our speakers.

This year I must stress ADVANCE BOOKING. The chapel will have a limited number of seats due to the success of the lectures and I do want people to be comfortable. The church is not such a problem although it would be sensible to purchase the tickets beforehand. Tickets, which are still £5 to include tea, will be available from February 2013 from our loyal friends at Stephen Newberry or from me at 59 Sherwood Rd, Seaford, BN25 3ED. Stamped addressed envelopes are essential.

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Catch a Falling Star A Short Story for Christmas

by Gwenda Stanton

It was the last day of term before the Christmas holidays. The class of nine-year-old children were excitedly stacking books and tearing down their poems and stories from the walls, stuffing them unceremouniously into the bulging paper baskets. Paper chains so lovingly made and hung the week before were trodden underfoot. Miss Philips, the class teacher, wearily gazed at the chaos before her. She looked across the room to where Daniel was fully engrossed in painting his nativity picture which must be finished before the bell rang for play. He needed to get it done because it was to be his present to his overworked mother. However, his football team, the Red Rovers, desperately needed to thrash their enemy, the Blue Bombers, that afternoon. Would his masterpiece be finished in time for him to play? Sadly, disaster was about to follow.

Painting was not a favourite lesson for Daniel. Indeed it had been torture for him to hear the rest of the team out in the playground when he should have been scoring the winning goal. . His hopes of leading his team to victory were dashed by Miss Philips, who said sharply just as the bell rang for playtime, “Daniel, that picture of yours must be finished by the end of play. If you hadn’t spent so much time daydreaming, it would have been done. Now you must stay in and get on with it. I want all the paints and brushes cleaned and put away this afternoon. Children, you can all take your pictures home today”.

It was almost Christmas and Daniel hoped his Mam would like his present to her. She wouldn’t understand that he had sacrificed this important match in order to finish his picutre.

At nine years old he was the oldest child in the family.

The Rogers, who were known as “the Dodgers” were well known in the district as troublemakers. Mrs Rogers did her best to rear her brood of three boys and twin girls. Her happy-go-lucky ways and complete ignorance of hygiene and discipline helped her to cope with a husband who spent most of the family benefit at the pub and the rest of his time avoiding the police.

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Daniel had never given his mother a present. Would she like his picture of the three kings riding on their camels, following a moving star? Would she even look at it? Maybe she wouldn’t notice that there hadn’t been quite enough room on the paper to squeeze in all three camels, so to make sure that there was no doubt about the third king, he’d painted a large bag of gold coins near a camel’s foot. He didn’t know how to paint myrrh or frankincense.

Miss Philips had told the class about the three kings setting out on a long journey to follow a wonderful star, which would guide them to find a newborn king. I expect they would be surprised to find him in a stable, thought Daniel, and what a smelly place for a baby!

Goal! came a shout from the playground. “Hooray!

They’ve scored”, said Daniel to himself as he energetically loaded his brush with black paint to complete his idea of a midnight sky.

His head was aching and his tongue kept pushing against a wobbly tooth at the front of his mouth. “If that tooth isn’t out by tonight, I shall pull it out for you”, his Dad had shouted. “I shall tie a piece of string to it and fix it to the door. Then I shall slam the door. That willl fix it, leave it to me”. Daniel was scared of him. Sometimes his jokes could be cruel.

It would soon be Christmas and Daniel’s red football kit was getting too tight for him. Mrs Rogers had managed to buy the outfit from the school jumble sale last year.

“The sleeves were too short but rolled up no-one will notice!” she thought, giving his shirt a tug. “Do you for another year at least”.

Daniel envied his friends in their smart kit, lovely new shirts, shorts socks and boots. “These boots are too small Mam”, he complained, “I can hardly walk in them, they cripple me. How do you expect me to score in these?”

Would there be the remotest chance that his Dad would win on the dogs and buy Daniel some new boots for Christmas? He dismissed the thought as a useless dream. He often imagined himself playing for England, taking the cheers of the fans as he scored the winning goal for his country.

“Finished at last!”, he sighed. Laying down his brush he gazed contentedly at his masterpiece. Then suddenly he started. He realised to his horror that he had not painted the most important part of his picture. Where

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The bell rang or the end of play and the children came bursting and pushing noisily into the classroom.

“Daniel Rogers, is your picture finished?” called Miss Philips over the din in the room. “Bring it here to me please”, she continued.

Gingerly, Daniel lifted the painting from the newspaper covered desk, and started to edge his way towards his teacher, making his slow way between the chattering children. Then... his foot skidded on the damp floor and his precious masterpiece slipped from his fingers, landing face downwards on the murky floorboards, with poor Daniel on top of it.

Scrambling to his feet among the laughter of his classmates, he prised his painting from the floor. A large tear trickled down his shocked little face.

“Oh, my picture!”, he cried, as Miss Philips dashed in to rescue him. “Look at it Miss! It’s no use now, it’s all

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“No you haven’t Daniel”, she exclaimed. “Just look at your star, sparkling away in the sky! Good gracious, that’s my earring! I searched everywhere for it last week and you’ve found it Daniel, thank you! Look, it’s stuck on your picture, there it is! Sparkling away in the black sky. Now it’s your star for the wise kings to follow. You can keep it to shine for Christmas and for you always. Now your picture is lovely for your Mam”. “Will she like it?” gulped Daniel through his tears. “It will be the best and brightest present she’s ever had”. smiled his teacher.

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the Friends of Seaford Library The 11th AGM of the Friends of Seaford Library (FOSL) was held at St Peter’s Chapel Rooms, Belgrave Road, Seaford, on 2.11.2012.

The meeting was chaired by the new Chairman, Elizabeth Woodruff, a retired chartered librarian. The Secretary (Anne Ford-Smith) and the Treasurer (Barry Hoad) were introduced, along with other Committee Members: Jennifer Moriarty and Bob Brown, (and Sue Shephard in absentia). Jennifer had announced her retirement after 9 years on the committee and she was praised for all the hard work she had contributed to FOSL. The past Chairman (Shirley Linsell) and the past Treasurer (Roy Linsell) were unanimously confirmed as Honorary Life Members of the Friends of Seaford Library.

During the year FOSL held a Bumper Book Sale, which made over £270 for its funds, and organised an outing to the the East Sussex Records Office in the Maltings at Lewes, where they were shown many interesting items relating to Seaford and the Library.

Sophia Harvey, the Area Manager West from the East Sussex County Council Library and Information Services, spoke enthusiastically about the new library, which it is expected will be operational early in 2014.

She reported that the new facility will occupy three floors at the Sutton Park Road end of Warwick House.

On the ground floor there will be a welcoming display area, the children’s library and a cafe. On the first floor there will be more conventional library space and, it is hoped, a ‘glass quiet room’ equipped with tables and computer terminals. On the top floor there will be meeting rooms that will be available for hire as well as library use. It is planned to have a total of 13 computer terminals and the building will be WiFi enabled.

After answering several questions about reference books, the meeting rooms and computer provision, Sophia rounded off by telling the Friends that there will eventually be a more informative hoarding round the Warwick House construction site, with vision panels, diagrams of the new building and directional signs to the temporary library, as well as possibly some signage at the temporary library itself.

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Norman Baker MP, one of FOSL’s Patrons, spoke very favourably about his visit to the temporary library in the spring.

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Everyone present then enjoyed a delightful speech from Julian Peterson, the Manager of Seaford’s Oxfam Shop, describing many aspects of books and book collecting, ranging from the history of writing to fine book bindings, and even the need for collectors to have reading copies of titles alongside their treasured editions. The Chairman pointed out that the old library was finally demolished at the end of October and now Seaford’s library provision is only that afforded by the temporary library, backed up by the telephone and online services.

“So this is the time for the Friends of Seaford Library to focus above all on trying to ensure that they can collect enough money to make a real contribution to the new library, so it will actually be as wonderful in reality as it has been for over a decade in our dreams.”

Anyone wishing to find out more about the Friends of Seaford Library can go to its website: www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/fosl for information and to download a membership application form, or contact Elizabeth Woodruff on 01323 896822.

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Birthday cake and pumpkins It’s not all hard work at Seaford Exchange Garden.

Oh no, we know how to party too and in October we celebrated first our fifth birthday and at the end of the month took part in the annual Pumpkin Party.

The birthday party marked the inception and growth of the garden at the Crouch, behind the telephone exchange building, following an appeal by Lindsay Thomas and Wendy Simmons to the council to let them take over a large area of derelict land.

They envisaged a community garden where volunteers would work together tilling the soil, sowing seeds, taking cuttings, growing plants and vegetables and selling the produce to provide a working profit that would perpetuate the cycle. The volunteers would welcome everybody, inclusive of impairment, and would strive to make the garden accessible to all. That that dream came true is seen in the numbers and diversity of the people who work in the garden on Wednesday mornings throughout the year and on Saturday mornings too in the harvest season, from students to wheelchair users, from those with learning difficulties to retired people with and without horticultural experience.

Exchange Garden Team member Dave Grimley spoke about what the garden hopes to achieve in the future and visitors walked on paving recently laid in preparation for a classroom building which will extend what the garden currently offers to volunteers and visitors. The classroom is coming courtesy of a grant from the Keith Baker Trust and the paving means the garden is now wheelchair friendly. Raffle prizes were donated by local businesses including Paradise Park and B&Q, Newhaven.

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Sussex, David Allam, the Mayor of Seaford, Cllr Linda Wallraven, the Vice-Chairman of Lewes District Council, Cllr Ruth O’Keefe, and representatives of organisations such as the Rotary Club of Seaford and Seaford, Newhaven and Peacehaven Lions and Lionesses, local benefactors such as estate agent Stephen Newberry and volunteers past and present, Lindsay and Wendy cut a cake symbolically decorated with seed packets to mark the first five years of a garden that is set to grow and grow in scope and production, providing learning opportunities, enjoyment and fresh fruit and vegetables for all.

The Rotary Club was represented at the Pumpkin Party organised between the Exchange Project, Seaford Family Focus Group and Friends of the Crouch by President Paul Vaesen and his wife Daphne.

The poor weather forecast meant the organisers had to abandon the usual custom of children making pumpkin lanterns in the gardens and instead they had to carve out fantastic creations at home. But more than 60 families happily ignored the evening drizzle to parade lanterns around the gardens accompanied by guitar music. Warming refreshments including pumpkin soup were served while the pumpkins were judged, and then prizes were presented for the best ones. This year, for the first time, two cups were presented, by Aideen and Denis Jones and by Lindsay Thomas. President Paul had the pleasure of presenting prizes to eight winners of the pumpkin competition that the Rotary Club had donated.

But was it a coincidence that after this party Monica and Cameron were seen planting garlic cloves into a freshly dug bed? The spirit of Halloween lives on... and Christmas is fast approaching, when daffodils, hyacinths and festive wreaths will be on sale. See you there.

The Garden Team Photo: Winning entries of the adult and children’s halloween pumpkin competition were made by Keir and Sorcha Rumsey of Seaford.

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These products work when light cells are grouped together on a small laminated frame and produce electricity from sunlight. They are now powerful enough to effectively run pond water pumps, fountains and spotlights, whether underwater or above ground. They therefore remove the need to run mains electricity up or around the garden. Most include a battery storage charger so that they automatically switch on after dark.

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There are no social events during December.Your new 2013 schedule and programme should be delivered to you in early January. The ‘collectors’ will also collect your subscriptions for 2013. Thank you to all our members, sponsors, local businesses and the Seaford Scene for your support for 2012. A Happy New Year and Good Gardening to you all.

DECEMBER checklist

3 Order or buy seeds as soon as possible. Check at various garden centres as some give 50% off new- year seeds.

3 Check plants and shrubs under fleece or other types of winter

protection. Clear away any fallen dead leaves etc. Check if any additional protection needed.

3 Check on the condition of any stored fruit. Remove anything that shows signs of decay.

3 Lag or protect outdoor pipes or taps, if you can turn off the supply. Check water butts, pipes and guttering.

3 Stuck as to what to give a gardener for Christmas? Give them membership to our Society for 2013! Tel 01323 898733 for details.

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Want ideas for unusual Christmas presents for the gardener who thinks they’ve tried every thing or maybe for young children, then try Insectivorous Plants. These come from around the world where the soil is very poor or boggy. They have evolved ways of obtaining nutrients by catching their own food. These can be the popular Venus Fly Trap, Pitcher Plants, Butterworts or Sundews.

The most popular and well known is the Venus Fly Trap; this is usually were children start to get interested.

Small hairs on the surface of the trap trigger the traps. Some say that they are difficult to grow but if grown in the right conditions the plant will last for many years. However it is vital not to trigger the traps yourself.

This uses up a lot of energy for the plant and it will die. Another popular variety is the Sarracenia or Pitcher Plants. These entice their prey by producing sticky sweet nectar on their edge. The insect slips over the edge and cannot get out. These plants come in various sizes with a range of red and green patterns on the pitchers or bowls. The third popular type is the Sundews. These catch flies on their sticky tentacles, which may then curl around their prey. Their preferred menu covers Blackfly, Whitefly and Fruit Flies.

The most important thing to remember with maintaining healthy insectivorous plants is to water them only with rainwater. Never use tap water. In an emergency use distilled or cold boiled water. And finally do not be tempted to feed your plants.

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Halloween has been and gone with the witches flying off on their broomsticks accompanied by their black cats! Seaford bonfire night went with a bang and brightly coloured fireworks lit the skies and now we are looking forward to all the festivities of Christmas. We must not forget the garden though, as on brighter days we can still clean down patios and paths and perhaps carry out a last minute tidy up before the colder weather sets in. Even on bad weather days we can plan ahead with seed catalogues open to choose our displays for next Spring.

Our talk Seaford on 31st October by Peter Hill entitled ‘A Guernsey Travelogue’ took us on a journey round the coastline of the 24-square mile island. The present-day industry is mainly tourism, cut flowers and off-shore banking. It is a place for peace and quiet reached by small aircraft and ferry services. If you feel energetic enough you could swim the 75 miles from the mainland!

We started at St Peter Port, choosing Castle Cornet as a vantage point to watch the coming and going of various boats etc. The noon-day gun is still fired using the church clock as a time keeper. All major services are held there (some by invitation only!). Kandy Gardens has a micro climate so many species are protected from the colder weather and can be left out through the winter.

Spring time is best for a visit to the island as many species flourish and cut flowers are exported to England and France. Tea rooms abound which serve the famous Guernsey fruit loaf spread with their delicious butter!

Of course there are a few reminders of the German invasion during the Second World War – a gun emplacement has been reinstated – luckily there was not any blood spilt during this time, just uncomfortable memories for some of the inhabitants. The island has its own form of a National Trust Society, and there are many gardens and stately houses to visit. Wildlife is also abundant and the rugged parts of the coastline are a joy to behold – a lovely island to spend a holiday. Mr Hill kept us interested for just over an hour and we have already booked his services again for next year.

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SEAFORD TREE WARDENS The worrying prospect of ash dieback spreading across Britain will bring back memories of Dutch Elm Disease for many people.

Sussex still retains one of the largest populations of elms surviving in the UK, because the South Downs provided a natural barrier against the disease. Nevertheless, each year elms are lost, many Seaford residents will have been dismayed to see the large number of elm trees succumbing to Dutch Elm Disease this year. Once the trees are attacked, the only course of action is to remove the tree to stop the disease spreading to other elms. The removal of so many mature elms in the Seaford is a sad loss to our town, but the Seaford Tree Wardens are working hard on their mission to make Seaford a town full of trees, with a full planting schedule for the coming autumn and spring. Keith Blackburn, Chair of the Tree Wardens, says: “On December 1st, the Wardens will be joining forces with the Mercread Youth Centre, Seaford Football Club and Seaford Rotary Club to plant thirty or so trees in Crouch Gardens.”

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In the spring, the focus will move to the Chyngton area of the town. Last year the Wardens worked with residents to plant over 30 trees in Saltwood Road, The Shepway and Chyngton Avenue This was so successful that other residents in the same area have approached the Tree Wardens, asking for more trees. The result is another planting programme planned for the new year, where more street trees will be planted with the help of residents and children from Chyngton Primary School.

The Tree Wardens have also been working with local schools to plant trees: a mini woodland of native species planted by children at Cradle Hill School last spring is doing well. The Wardens are now working with other schools, and at Bowden House School a mixture of native species will be planted to encourage wildlife and help screen the new school buildings. With the prospect of ash dieback and other diseases spreading to the UK, it is more important than ever to plant a diverse range of species in the town. A new pilot venture this year will be the underplanting of some of the new trees with wildflowers. If this is successful, the Wardens would like to set up a ‘sister’ group to plant wildflowers and native bulbs in Seaford and would very much like to hear from anyone with an interest or enthusiasm for wildflower planting who might be able to help.

And finally, all hope is not lost for the elms. The Tree Wardens plan to take part in the ‘Great British Elm experiment’ run by the Conservation Foundation. Elm saplings believed to be resistant to the disease are being planted all over the UK, and will be studied to see if they remain healthy. Elm disease tends to strike the trees when they are 15 - 20 years old, so it is a longterm project. But worth it, we think, if it means that eventually these beautiful trees might make a return to our landscape.

The Seaford Tree Wardens are a voluntary group and are always looking for new members or helpers.You don’t have to be a tree expert! If you would like to help with tree planting, learn more about the work of the tree wardens, help with planting wildflowers or ask about planting a tree in your street please contact Margery Diamand at margerydiamand@hotmail.com or 01323 873475; or Jenny Tillyard at walter.tillyard@ btinternet.com.

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WHAT’S ON DECEMBER Sat 24th Nov - Sun 2nd Dec Christmas Arts & Crafts The Crypt Gallery, 23 Church St 11am - 5pm daily. Popular Christmas craft fair. Tel: 01323 894870 Saturday 1st December Seaford National Trust Association Christmas Bazaar St Leonard’s Church Hall 10am - 11.30am. Cakes and savouries, accessories, gifts, raffle, tombola, books, puzzles and National Trust gift stall. Tel: 01323 892750 Seaford Farmers Christmas Indoor Market Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 10am - 4pm. Local producers of Christmas crafts and food produce.

Open House 49 Cuckmere Road, Seaford 12 noon - 4pm. Childrenswear and accessories, chocolates, jewellery, stationery and homemade produce, plus wine and mince pies. All proceeds to a children’s charity.

The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford Children’s Xmas Party & 6TS. Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Seaford Twinning Association Christmas Buffet and Local History Talk 37 Church Street, Seaford (Police Station entrance) 7.15pm for 7.30pm. “Martello Towers and Seaford Museum”

by Kevin Gordon. Bring own drink and plate of Christmasthemed buffet food to share.

Entry £1. Tel Garry on 01424 201610.

Seaford Choral Society St Leonard’s Church, Church St 7.30pm. Handel’s ‘Messiah’.

Choir and soloists accompanied by musicians from the Exceat Players. Tickets £10 including programme, from Seaford Tourist Information Centre and Newberry Estate Agents, both Church Street, or tel: 01323 896309.

Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane, Seaford 8pm. Playing With Fire.

Tel: 01323 890087 Saturday 1st - Saturday 22nd ‘Waes-Hael!” - Sussex Arts Collective & Star Pottery Group Christmas Show

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Hop Gallery, Castle Ditch Lane, Lewes Tues - Sat 10.30am - 5pm, Sun & Mon 11am - 3pm.,Thurs 6th Lewes Late Night Shopping 6pm-8pm. Collective show representing the full range of art and craft disciplines from some of Sussex’s best local artists and emerging talents..Tel: 01273 487744. www.hopgallery.com Saturday 1st - Monday 24th Rotary Club of Seaford Sleigh Routes Seaford See page 8 for details Sunday 2nd December Christingle Service St Leonard’s Church, Church St 6pm.

Monday 3rd The S.E.W. Project (Support and Empower Women) sale The Palm Tree, 12 Sutton Park Road (opp. Tesco) 10am - 3pm. Sale of ladies’ clothes and scarves sewn

by Nepalese ladies and local handmade jewellery.

Seaford National Trust Association Christmas Lights Special River Thames - City of London and West End 1pm departure. Coach and boat outing plus Somerset House ice rink. Tickets £35.50. Tel: 01323 899813.

Tuesday 4th Seaford Head Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Blatchington Monthly meeting and lunch for members and guests.

Tel: 01323 896373 Seaford Lecture & Literary Club St. Leonard’s Church Hall, Seaford 7.30pm - 8.30pm. ‘Dead Men & Animals: Do Tell Tales’. Illustrated lecture by Sarah Green. Tel: 01323 899932 or 01323 893270.

Seahaven Friendship Club Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 8pm. We welcome old and new members to join us in a wide range of social events. For more information, tel the membership secretary 01323 895625 Wednesday 5th Seaford National Trust Association theatre outing Congress Theatre, Eastbourne 6.15pm departure for 7.30pm start. The Russian State Ballet and Opera House production of Swan Lake. Tickets £31. Tel: 01323 892750.

The Hampden Arms South Heighton Zed’s Dead Band. Tel: 07873 Carol Evening 751166 or 01273 514529 Cross Way Church, Steyne Saturday 8th Road Christmas Warm Up Bazaar 7pm. An evening with the St. Leonard’s Hall, Seaford Wednesday Group in aid of 10am - 12.30pm. £1 entry St Wilfrid’s Hospice. Carols, includes coffee/mulled wine, bellringers and stalls. Entry £2, mince pies and Christmas music. including coffee and mince pie.

Seaford Fair Thursday 6th Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Seaford Inner Light Club 10am - 5pm. Christmas market St Peter’s Hall, Belgrave Road 2pm. Entertainment, tea & raffle. for handmade arts, crafts and collectables, plus cafe. Free Monthly meeting for Blind & entry. www.spanglefish.com/ Partially Sighted Persons. seafordfair Tel: 01323 899592.

Seahaven Lioness Club carol Seaford Bonfire Society Open singing Committee Meeting Old Plough, Church Street The White Lion Hotel, 10.30am. Carols from the Claremont Road 7pm. A chance to join and meet Archway Choir, mulled win, mince pies, Father Christmas the committee. with small gifts for children. www.seafordbonfire.com Seaford Community Cinema Family Roots, Eastbourne & District Family History Society Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Ocklynge School,Victoria Drive, 2pm for 2.30pm. ‘Hugo 2D’ (Cert. PG). With Ben Kingsley, Eastbourne Asa Butterfield. Dir. Martin 7.15 for 7.30pm. ‘A Christmas Entertainment’. Visitors £1.50. Tel: Scorsese. Tickets £6/£5/£3.50.

Advance booking at Seaford 01323 731792 Tourist Office or online. www.eastbournefhs.org.uk www.seafordcinema.org Friday 7th Seaford Community Cinema Seaford Christmas Magic Late Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Night Shopping Seaford 7pm for 7.30pm. ‘The Artist’ 5pm stalls open. 5.30pm lights (Cert. PG). With Berenice switched on. Shops open until 9pm, entertainment throughout Bejo, Jean Dujardin. Dir. Michel Hazanavicius. Tickets the evening. £6/£5/£3.50. Advance booking Santa’s Grotto at Seaford Tourist Office or Cherish, Station Parade online.

5pm. Opening of Santa’s grotto.. www.seafordcinema.org Grotto open Saturdays and last Seaford Constitutional Club week of December. Santa’s sign Crouch Lane, Seaford will be outside when he is in 8pm. Christmas Quiz. residence. Entry £3.50.

Tel: 01323 890087 Seaford Farmers Christmas The Royal British Legion Club Indoor Market Claremont Road, Seaford Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 8.45pm. Shakedown 5pm - 9pm. Local producers Tel: 01323 890154 of Christmas crafts and food www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk produce.

Saturday 8th - Sunday 9th Late Night Shopping - Music Family Weekend & Barbecue Dovecote Garden, West Dean The Office Bar & Club, The 10am - 4pm. Christmas trees, Courtyard, Saxon Lane stalls and refreshments. Free Music with Encore and BBQ parking in upper field opposite with Phil & Jacks.

All Saints Church. Free entry.

Tel: 01323 892278 Sunday 9th Seaford Folk Club Seaford Constitutional Club The Royal British Legion, Crouch Lane, Seaford Claremont Road 2.30pm. The Neil Richardson 8pm. Phil Hare. Accomplished Jazz Trio. guitarist with finely crafted, 8pm. Music Sunday. £5 nonsocially aware songs. www. members, £3 members. seafordfolkclub.com Tel: 01323 890087

The Old Boot Inn 16 South St & 13 High St 4pm. Live music ‘Lodgie & Piers’.

Tel: 01323 895454 Monday 10th The S.E.W Project (Support and Empower Women) sale The Palm Tree, 12 Sutton Park Road (opp. Tesco) 10am - 3pm. Sale of ladies’ clothes and scarves sewn

by Nepalese ladies and local handmade jewellery.

Tuesday 11th Probus Club of Seaford Seven Sisters Hotel, Alfriston Rd 12 noon for 1pm lunch.

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

Guest House Storytellers Hillcrest Community Centre 7pm for 7.30pm. ‘Winter Tales’.

Open floor. Bring a ten minute tale of winter or just come and listen. Tickets £4/£3 on the door.

Seaford Lecture & Literary Club St. Leonards Church Hall, Seaford 7.30pm - 8.30pm.

‘Magic’. Illustrated lecture by John Schofield. Tel: 01323 899932 or 01323 893270.

Wednesday 12th Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Claremont Rd 12.15 - 2pm. Members only meeting. Christmas cheese and wine party followed by meeting with Lewes Choir in attendance, 2 -4.30pm.

Seaford & District Stamp Club Seven Sisters Hotel, Alfriston Road 6.30pm for 7pm.

Christmas dinner for members.

Tel: 01323 890699 www.seafordstampclub.co.uk Community Carol Singing St. Luke’s Church, Walmer Rd 7pm. Carol singing with the Seaford Silver Band, followed by mulled wine and mince pies.

Thursday 13th New Moon Gong Ceremony Gong Gardens, Sutton Road 6.30pm for 7pm start. Voluntary £10 contribution or exchange.

Free Gong session and CD for pregnant ladies. For more information tel: 01323 890101 or 07973 227175.

Friday 14th Seaford Hard of Hearing Club St. James’ Clubhouse, 11 Blatchington Road, Seaford 2pm. Members’ Christmas Tea, with seasonal entertainment.

Tel: 01323 898628

Seaford Folk Club The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road 8pm. Hard Pressed. Shanties and songs of the sea. www.seafordfolkclub.com The Hampden Arms South Heighton Railroad Band. Tel: 07873 751166 or 01273 514529 Kareoke at The Office Bar The Courtyard, Saxon Lane Kareoke with Ian Henderson.

Tel: 01323 892278 Friday 14th - Saturday 15th ‘Food for Thought’ - Seaford Musical Juniors Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. Musical. Tickets £5, available from Paula Woolven on 07710 426321.

Saturday 15th Seaford Farmers Christmas Indoor Market Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 10am - 4pm. Local producers of Christmas crafts and food.

Concentus Chorale Annual Concert St. Leonard’s Church, Seaford 7.30pm. ‘A Celebration of Christmas’. Tickets £10 on the door or £9 in advance, from Newberry Estate Agents.

Tel: 01323 643358 Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane, Seaford Children’s Party/Mike Lynch.

For details tel: 01323 890087 The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Jason Scott.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk The Old Boot Inn 16 South St & 13 High St 9pm. Live music with John Crampton. Tel: 01323 895454 The Hampden Arms South Heighton Children’s Xmas Choir.

Tel: 07873 751166 or 01273 514529 Sunday 16th Friends of Tide Mills Community Beach Clean Meet at Tide Mills Beach 10am. For further information tel Jim Skinner on 01273 517291.

The All New 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

Carols by Candlelight Seaford Baptist Church Evening carols.

Monday 17th The S.E.W Project (Support and Empower Women) sale The Palm Tree, 12 Sutton Park Road (opp. Tesco) 10am - 3pm. Sale of ladies’ clothes and scarves sewn

by Nepalese ladies and local handmade jewellery.

Carols on the Terrace at The Old Boot Inn 16 South St & 13 High St 6pm. Charity event in aid of Leo House - Father Christmas, mince pies, mulled wine, homemade soup. Tel: 01323 895454 Wednesday 19th Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Claremont Rd 2pm. Scrabble.

Thursday 20th Christmas Charity Quiz at The Old Boot Inn 16 South St & 13 High St 8pm. £10 per head inc main meal and quiz entry. Tel: 01323 895454 Friday 21st Hatters Foods @ Cinque Ports 49 High Street, Seaford Live music from Buckler’s Reel.

Tel: 01323 892391.

Lewes Concert Orchestra Winter Concert Town Hall, High Street, Lewes 7.30pm. Lewes Concert Orchestra and Vox Choir of Lewes Old Grammar School.

Includes Vivaldi’s Flute concerto ‘Il Gardellino’. £10/£5 under-18.

Tel: 01273 561736, www. lewesco.org.uk Seaford Folk Club The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road 8pm. Singers and Musicians Night - with mince pies. All welcome. www.seafordfolkclub.com The Hampden Arms South Heighton Brass Monkeys. Tel: 07873 751166 or 01273 514529 Saturday 22nd Seaford Rock and Jazz Orchestra’s Christmas Cracker Seaford Head School Hall, Arundel Road 7.30pm - 10pm. The familyfriendly way to boogie into Christmas. Guests, raffle, bar.

Tickets £5/£3 OAP and under-16, available on the door.

For details tel Peter on 01323 897360.

Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane, Seaford 8pm. Kevin Swoish.

Tel: 01323 890087 The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. The Officials.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sunday 23rd Christmas Open Mic Evening The Old Boot Inn 16 South St & 13 High St 4pm. Tel: 01323 89545 Monday 24th Hatters Foods @ Cinque Ports 49 High Street, Seaford Live music from Full House.

Tel: 01323 892391.

Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane, Seaford 8pm. The Likely Lads.

Tel: 01323 890087 The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Dynamite Disco.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Wednesday 26th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Yacht Racing Seaford Bay 11am. Boxing Day races.

Friday 28th Full Moon Gong Ceremony Gong Gardens, Sutton Road 6.30pm for 7pm start. Voluntary £10 contribution or exchange.

Free Gong session and CD for pregnant ladies. For more information tel: 01323 890101 or 07973 227175.

The Hampden Arms South Heighton Scarlettos. Tel: 07873 751166 or 01273 514529 Saturday 29th Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane, Seaford 6pm. Abba Family Disco Night.

Basket meals served.

Tel: 01323 890087 Monday 31st Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane, Seaford 8pm. Encore. Tel: 01323 890087 The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Juke Box Junkies.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk The Hampden Arms South Heighton House Band and Disco (ticket only). Tel: 07873 751166 or 01273 514529

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WHAT’S ON WEEKLY ARTS & CRAFTS

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

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

Members show videos, advice available, speakers on videorelated topics. For further details contact Julia Galvin 01323 507712 Knit & Natter The Little Theatre, Steyne Road Weds: 10am - 12 noon. For all Seaford hand knitters, beginners to experts. Tel: Eileen on 01323 491638 Lyn on 01323 893412 Little Acorn Machine Knitting Club Baptist Church, Belgrave Rd 2nd Fri of month: 2 - 4pm. Tel: Shirley Bone on 01323 492034 or email: shirleybone@ymail.com Newhaven Art Club Bishopstone Parish Hall Mons: 2pm. Members meet to paint and draw together with discussions, demonstrations, lifedrawing and sketching outdoors.

Annual subs. £25. Why not come along and see how you get on? www.newhavenartclub.org.uk Seaford Art Club Downs Leisure Centre Alternate Fris: 2 - 4pm. New members welcome of all levels.

If you would like to paint, this is the place for you. Come and join us. Tel: 01323 895223 Seaford Photographic Society Chyngton Methodist Church Hall Fri: September to June. 7.45pm. www.seafordphotosoc.co.uk

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

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

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Civil Service Pensioners Alliance Blatchington House, Firle Road 1st Tues of month: 10am.

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

Parish Tea Party St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Rd 3rd Mon of month: 3pm. Tel: 01323 895552

Seaford Branch ESDA St Peter’s Hall, Blatchington Rd Last Weds of the month: 2.30pm. An afternoon for catching up with friends and Probus Club of Seaford Seven Sisters Hotel, Alfriston Rd making new ones, with a raffle (items welcome please), Clinton Café 2nd Tues of month: 12pm for sandwiches, cakes and drinks.

The Clinton Centre, Clinton Pl. 1pm lunch. Monthly meeting Tues: 10.30am - 12pm. Coffee, with 3-course meal and speaker. All welcome. Contact Jane on 01323 896953 or email: jane. tea and biscuit, 80p. Tel: 01323 Tel: 01323 894858 or 894073 wynniatt@talktalk.net 873262 The Rotary Club of Seaford Seaford Bridge Club Coffee Morning & Bring and Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd Downs Leisure Centre Buy St Luke’s Church Hall, Weds: 12.45 for 1pm. Weekly Tues:1.30 - 5pm. Duplicate Walmer Rd meeting. bridge in a friendly atmosphere Weds: 10am - 12 noon Royal Antidiluvian Order of for intermediates and above.

Coffee Pot Chyngton Methodist Buffaloes. The Royal British Fri: 6.30 - 10pm. Duplicate Church Hall Legion, Claremont Road bridge for intermediate and Thurs: 10 - 11.30am. Assorted Sun: 3pm. Weekly meetings above. Tel: 01323 893022 items on sale. Disabled access.

Tel: 01323 325121 Email:lesliefowle@tiscali.co.uk Friendly atmosphere. Tel: 01323 l.dmurray@yahoo.co.uk Seaford Constitutional Club 891534 Royal Naval Association, Seaford Crouch Lane Encompass Mon: Cribbage & Line Dancing.

Royal British Legion Club St Luke’s Church, Walmer Rd Tues: Whist. 3rd Weds: Klondyke 1st Tues of month: 8pm. All 3rd Mon of the month: Whist. Thurs: Tea Dance/Dance serving and ex-service 2 - 4pm. A variety of speakers, members and friends welcome. Classes. Fri & Sun: 8.15pm Bingo. tea, sandwiches and cake. All Last Sun of month: Shadows. welcome. Tel: 01323 891749 or The Royal Society of St George Tel: 01323 890087 Monthly events.

England’s 894608 or 872281.

Seaford Evening Flower Club leading patriotic society. Patron Friendly Hour St Luke’s Church, Walmer Rd HM The Queen. Contact Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd 1st Thurs of month: 7 for Chairman 01323 899985 or Tues twice monthly: 7.30pm demo. Affil. to NAFAS. email: 514928@talktalk.net.

2.30 - 3.30pm. Talks on a variety New members welcome.

St John Ambulance of subjects. Transport can be Visitors £4.50 inc. refreshments.

Headquarters, Little Place Lane arranged. Tel: Rita Evans on Tel: Marian 01273 515544 Cadets Mon: 6.30 8.30pm.

01323 896877 or email: Seaford Head Probus Club (10 to 17 yrs) ritaevans@hotmail.com Seaford Golf Club, Blatchington Adults Tues: 7.30 - 9pm ‘Growing Old Disgracefully’ Grp. Badgers Tues: 5.45 - 7.15 1st Tues of month: Monthly The Archway & various venues (6 to 10 yrs) currently not lunch for members and guests.

2nd Fri of month: 2 - 4pm.

Tel: 01323 896373 running . Tel: 07817 604279 Monthly meeting including, talks, Seaford Lecture & Literary Club Seaford Afternoon Flower Club discussions and outings. For more details tel: 01323 490154 St Luke’s Church Hall,Walmer Rd St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 3rd Thurs of month: 2.30pm.

Lipreading Classes Tues: 7.30 - 8.30pm. Illustrated Talks, demos, outings, etc. Past St James’ Clubhouse lectures by well-known speakers and new members welcome.

Tues mornings: Tel 01323 Visitors £4.50 inc. refreshments. on a wide range of subjects.

898628 email: bcarter29@ From Oct to March. Tel: 01323 Tel Wendy: 01323 895832 btinternet.com 899932 or 893270.

Seaford Bonfire Society Mitchell House Monday Tea Seaford Stroke & Caring Club The White Lion Hotel, Club Lexden Drive St James’ Centre, Blatchington Rd Claremont Road Mon: 3 - 4.30pm. Tea, chat and Mons: 2 - 4pm. Slides, music, First Thurs of month: 7pm. a game or two. 50p and extra quizzes, bingo, tea and Membership and open charge to play games (for prize homemade cakes. Some committee meeting. funding). Tel: 01323 891804 transport available. Tel: Joyce Seaford Book Group Woodgate: 01323 894547 The Palm Tree 4th Tues of month: 7.30pm.

12 Sutton Park Road (opp.Tesco) New members welcome.

Seahaven St John Ambulance Tues: 10am - 12 noon.

Coffee Morning Contact Internationals coffee morning.

Headquarters, Little Place Lane seafordbooklovers@hotmail.

Sat: 10am - 1pm. Counselling/ 1st and 3rd Sats 10am - 12noon co.uk. for more information.

Coaching & Healing Room Seahaven (Afternoon) Trefoil www.facebook.com/ Guild Afternoon Meeting thepalmtreeseaford St Leonard’s Church Hall 1st Tues of month: 2.30 4.30pm. Tel: 01323 897959

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Seahaven (Evening) Trefoil Guild Evening Meeting Downs Leisure Centre Over 60s Club 3rd Thurs of month: 7.30pm.

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

Tel: 01323 892171/896236 Sussex Army Cadet Force No. 2 Platoon (Seaford) Old Scout Hut, Newlands School, Eastbourne Road Mon & Weds: 7 - 9.30pm. For ages 12 (school year 8) to18 yrs.

For further information email ben.clay@serfca.org SussexRoamAbility Last Sun of month: A club for disabled people who like to explore the countryside.

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

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

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

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

Tel: 01273 583484 Seaford Sweethearts WI Claremont Hall, Claremont Rd 4th Tues of month: 8pm. Up and coming events include kitchen utensil percussion, bird watching, bread making and salsa. New members welcome. www. seafordwi.co.uk Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Mon: 9.30am - 12.30pm. Art. 2 - 4pm Play-Reading.

Tues: 9.30 - 10.30am Tai Chi 2 - 4pm Craft/Social group Seahaven Lioness Club The Old Plough, Church St, Seaford, Function Room 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm.

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

music & drama The Archway Blatchington Rd Tel 01323 897590 www.thearchway-seaford.co.uk Gospelish Choir Mon:12.30 - 2pm and 8 9.30pm. £5 per session.

Contemporary Choir Weds: 12.30pm. and 8pm. £5 per 1.5hr session.

Seaford Children’s Choir Thurs: 3.45. 5 to 8yrs and 9 to 12yrs. £4.

The Glee Choir Thurs: 7.45 - 9.15pm. £5.

Just Voices Seaford Consitutional Club, Committee Room, Crouch Lane Mon: 2 - 3.30pm. Come and sing with us! Tel 07788 166173, email: monmaloney@googlemail.com

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

Seaford Choral Society Homemade produce, free-range Cradle Hill School eggs, fresh fish, plants, crafts, café. Mon: 7.15 - 9.15pm. Weekly rehearsals. Tel: 01323 492791 Quiz Night www.seaford-choral-society.com The Hampden Arms, South Heighton Seaford Collective Choir Weds: 8pm. Tel: 07873 751166 Seaford Head Community Coll. or 01273 514529 Tues: 3.30 - 4.30pm. 12 to 17yrs. www.thearchway-seaford.co.uk Seaford Farmers Market Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Seaford Handbell Ringers Thursday: 10am - 2pm.

St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd 01323 654104.

Weds: 10am - 12.30pm or 2 www.seafordfarmersmarket.co.uk 4pm. New members welcome.

Tel Joe on 01323 893878

Ladies’ clubs

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

Members only.

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

Tel 01323 894304

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

Rehearsals - new members welcome. Tel: 01323 492240.

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

New members welcome.

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

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

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

Contact Phoebe Williams 01323 8943111or email: jgpwilliams852@btinternet.com

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

Skincare Workshops Tuesdays Health Walks: Thurs: 9.15am.

Starts from Wellness Centre.

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

Fitter Mums Starts Sept, for details tel: 01323 325060 or 07969 041865 www. nutritionforall. co.uk

3D Circuits Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Weds: 7 - 8pm. Sat: 9 - 10am.

Cardio and conditioning class suitable for beginners.

Tel: Claire on 01323 896600 or 07711 890956 Aerobics Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Tues: 6.30 - 7.30pm. All over body work-out. Tel Louise on 07786 425758

U3A ‘Hotch-Potch Orchestra’ St James’ Clubhouse Fri: 10am - 12 noon.

Conductor Pat White. Tel: Phyllys Merrifield on 01323 893882

Aerobics For Beginners Claremont Hall, Claremont Rd Tues: 6pm - 7pm. Ideal for beginners or seniors. Tel: Kelly on 07973 441074. Email: bushellkelly@hotmail.com

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

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

Pre-School

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

Mon: Parent & Toddler group: 1 - 3pm. First session free, £1 per session. Tel Mary: 07890 486063 Parent and Toddler Group St Peter’s Church Chapel Rms Tues: 9 - 11am. Open to all

Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz & Musical Theatre Nikki Bond School of Dance St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Rd. Weds: Ballet & Musical Theatre & Adult Tap/Ballet Fri & Sat: Ballet, Tap & Modern dance from 2.5 years.

Free trial class. Tel: 01323 492795 or 07703 485348 Ballroom Fitness Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Tues: 7.45pm. Weds: 11 - 12 noon. Tel Louise on 07786 425758

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sport & dance Body Vibes Windover Fitness, nr Alfriston Mon: 10am. Weds: 7pm and 8pm, Thurs: 5.30pm, 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Tel: 01323 871554/07930 738034.

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

Boxercise Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Mon: 7-8pm. Boxercise for Beginners. Fri: Boxercise Advanced Padwork & Circuits.

Tel: Claire 07711 890956 or 01323 896600 Coreability Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Mon & Thurs: 6 - 7pm. A mix of functional movement, pilates and yoga. Suitable for beginners.

Tel: Claire 07711 890956 or 01323 896600 Denton Indoor Bowls Club Denton Island, Newhaven Mon - Sun: 9am - 7pm. New members welcome. Tel 01323 899668 Fitness Walks WellnessWorks, 1st Floor, 38 Church Street 6 per week, 30 minutes, times vary by level. Free. Tel: 01323 897671 Just Mums on the Run Outside The Salts Cafe Mon: 9.30am. Combine body and tummy toning and stretches with running. Tel Alex 07540 551054 Just Mums Toning Outside The Salts Cafe Tues: 9.30am. Get that prepregnancy tummy back. Tel Alex 07540 551054 Kids Boxercise Seaford Primary School, Wilkinson Way Tues: 3.30 - 4.15pm. tel: 01323 896600 or 07711 890956 Line Dancing Scout Hut, Chichester Road Weds: 11am - 1pm. Class suspended until after Christmas, as of 7th November 2012. To join the class in the New Year, tel Val on 01323 895760

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Line Dancing Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Fri: 6 - 7pm Beginners, 7 - 9pm Intermediates.

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

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

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

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

Tel: Territa on 07957 260379 Meditation The Archway, Blatchington Rd Tues: 6.30 - 7.30pm. Simple breathing exercises, relaxation, guided visualisation and mediatation. £5 per session.

To book tel: Robin on 07956 555688 robinshellsilks@hotmail.co.uk Meditation The Yurt, side entrance Florence House, Southdown Rd Weds: 7.30 - 8.30pm and Sun: 6.30 - 7.30pm. Meditation and Oneness-Deeksha blessing.

Donation by contribution. Tel Marisha 07966 285221 Pilates The Archway Arts Centre, Blatchington Road Tues & Thurs evenings Weds, Thurs & Fri mornings Tel Tricia 07941 922129 www.pilatesofseaford.co.uk Pilates - Movement for Life Mon & Tues: 9.30am - Seaford small group. Tues: 7.30pm mixed ability, Alfriston War Memorial Hall. Thurs: 9.30am mixed ability, Chyngton School, Milberg Road. 7.30pm - Seaford small group. Tel 01323 873309 Seaford & District Folk Dance Group Sutton Hall, Downs Leisure Centre Mon: 7.45pm. New members welcome. Tel: 01273 516668 or 01273 585551

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

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

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

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

Tone & Trim Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd. Tues: 6pm - 7pm. Relaxed, friendly and fun. Suitable for beginners, intermediates and seniors. Tel: 07973 441074, bushellkelly@gmail.com Toning Mercread Youth Club, Tues & Thurs: 11am.

Tel: Louise, 07786 425758 Tots & Tums Outside The Salts Cafe Tues & Thurs: 11am. Mum and buggy exercise class, bring your baby in the buggy. Tel Alex 07540 551054

Seaford’s Playford Dance Group Wave Leisure Health Walks St Peter’s Church Hall From Downs Leisure Centre Weds: 7 - 9pm. Dancing from Thur: 10.30am. Tel: 01323 490011 past eras. Tel 01323 492310 Yoga Seaford Rugby Football Club Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd Salts Recreation Ground Mon: 6.30 - 8pm. All levels Tues & Thurs: 7 - 9pm. and beginners welcome. Tel: Recruiting new players for two Therese 07515 961327 or email: teams in the Sussex leagues. freeflowyoga@aol.com Come along or contact Paul Yoga Classes for the Less Able Burns, club captain on 07732 St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd 202208 Thurs: 11am - 12pm. Seaford Seaford Rugby Football Club Group of the Eastbourne Junior Training & South Wealden Multiple Salts Recreation Ground Sclerosis Society. Exercises for Sun: 10.30am -12pm. Ages the floor and chair with trained ranging from 6 to 16, a friendly yoga teacher. £4 per lesson. Tel. but ambitious squad. Come 01323 492351 along or tel 07818 438378 Yoga - Seahaven Yoga Seaford Table Tennis The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd Seaford Head College Sports Weds: 6.30pm, Sat: 9.30am Hall, Steyne Road Summerhayes Centre, Marshall Thurs: 7 - 9pm. Players of all Lane, Newhaven levels welcome.

Thurs: 6.15pm. Gentle traditional Email: john.jrinst@gmail.com yoga. Tel 07983 622840/01273 512170 rosie-waters@tiscali.

Sports Nutrition Advice co.uk. www.seahavenyoga.co.uk WellnessWorks, 1st Floor, 38 Church Street Zumba with Louise Weds: 7.30pm. Free.Tel 01323 Mercread Youth Club, Seaford 897671 Tues: 10am. Thurs: 10am Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Stress and Relaxation The Archway, Blatchington Rd Weds: 7.30 - 8.30pm.

The Trek Club, Blatchington Thurs: 10.30 - 11.30am. Relax your body, calm your mind and Road, Seaford take control of your life. Weekly Fri: 7pm Tel 07786 425758 drop-in sessions run by Pia Zumba For Kids Prince. Tel: 07432 429688 Scout Hut, Salts Rec Ground Sats: 10am. Kids 8+ years Swimming Lessons Newlands School, Eastbourne Rd Limited spaces - to reserve places tel 07892 884944.

Sat: Beginners: 9.15 - 9.45am, Improvers: 9.45 - 10.30am, Zumba With Becky Improver 2/advanced: 10.30 Chyngton School, Milberg Road -11.15am. 6-week courses, £30. Mon: 6.45 - 7.45pm & 8 - 9pm.

Tel: 07989 455020 Cradle Hill School, Lexden RD Tue: 7pm - 8pm.

Tea Dancing Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven Seaford Constitutional Club Thurs: 7pm - 8pm. Discounts for Crouch Lane loyal cards. Tel: 07892 884944 Thurs: 2 - 4.30pm tea dance with Peter Harvey. Tel: 01323 coNT...

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Weight loss & Beauty

12-Week Community Weight Loss Challenge The Wellness Centre, 18 Church Street, Seaford Tues & Thurs: 9.30am and 6.30pm. Open daily for wellness evaluations by appointment. Tel: 01323 325060 or 07969 041865 www.nutritionforall. co.uk ABS Free Weight Loss Club Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Weds: 6.30 - 7.30pm. Weekly weigh-ins. Motivational talks and advice. Tel: 01323 896600 Arriba! Weight Loss Challenge WellnessWorks, 1st Floor, 38 Church Street Weds: 7.30 - 8.30pm. Join the fun!

Shape up for good health! For men and women of all ages, shapes and sizes.Tel 01323 897671 Herbalife Healthy Breakfast & Sampling WellnessWorks, 1st Floor, 38 Church Street Tues & Sat: 10am. Free. Tel: 01323 897671

Skin Care Workshop & Facial WellnessWorks, 1st Floor, 38 Church Street Tues: 11am and 7pm. Free. Tel: 01323 897671 Slimming World Seaford Constitutional Club Tues: 5.30pm. Weds: 9.30am Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Thurs: 7.30pm.

Tel: Annette 07581 751116 01273 757339 Weight Loss Challenge & Wellness Club WellnessWorks, 1st Floor, 38 Church Street Mon: 7pm. Fri: 11am £35 for 12 weeks. Free private consultation by appointment.

Tel 01323 897671 Weight Watchers 60 Plus Club, Downs Leisure Ctr Mons: 9.45am. Join us and relax with a cup of coffee or tea.

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

Dorothy House

Assisted sheltered housing for retired people.

Independent living with support.

Accommodation let on Assured Tenancies, Affordable fully inclusive rent, Warden support and intercom, Caring & friendly atmosphere, Daily lunch time meals produced by our professional Cook, Communal lounge, dining room, sun lounge & beautiful gardens For further information or to arrange a viewing Tel 01273 587817 email info@ptha.co.uk Visit our website www.ptha.co.uk Peacehaven & Telscombe Housing Assoc.Ltd 127 Dorothy Avenue North, Peacehaven, BN10 8DS

Abbeyfield House Alfriston Supported Sheltered Housing for older people We are a non-profit making organisation so our rents are affordable.

Unfurnished en-suite rooms for reasonably active older people who wish to remain independent without the worries of home maintenance, shopping, cooking, gardening etc.

We are not a care home — but our staff do care.

Abbeyfield House is not an “old folks’ home” but a place our residents call Home.

Home cooked meals using fresh produce are provided in the dining room.

Please contact the Administrator for more information or to arrange a visit.

Abbeyfield House, North Road, Alfriston, Polegate, BN26 5XB. Tel: 01323 871767 Email: alfabbeyfield@btinternet.com Industrial & Provident Society 23341R. An exempt charity.

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The Alzheimer’s Society has argued that money wasted on sedative drugs should be spent on training care home staff to deliver good quality dementia care.

Research has shown that anti-psychotics have minimal benefit and drastically increase the risk of medical complications, leaving people with dementia robbed of their quality of life.

At Clifden House we reduce the use of all unnecessary and harmful medication, allowing our residents to lead a full and active life in a purpose built environment where the care team are able to offer the assistance that they need.

Living well with dementia

80-88 Claremont Road, Seaford, East Sussex BN25 2QD Telephone (01323) 896460 office@clifdenhouse.co.uk For further information visit us at www.clifdenhouse.co.uk

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Providing quality care for people with dementia in a safe environment.

E.S.C.C Preferred provider 107 Steyne Road, Seaford, East Sussex BN25 1AS Tel: 01323 490851

Rivendale Lodge

Nova House

EMI Care Home

Residential Care Home

Rivendale Lodge is an award winning independent EMI Care Home, specially furnished and designed to provide a comfortable, friendly family atmosphere.

Nova House, situated in a quiet residential area of Seaford, with 23 comfortable single rooms, 16 of which are en-suite.

• Total 24 Hour care in homely surroundings • Spacious facilities with a high standard of comfort and Care • Catering to meet the diverse needs of the active elderly with Alzheimer’s disease or Dementia • An inclusive and competitively priced care package • East Sussex County Council preferred care provider

• Total 24 Hour care in homely surroundings • Attractive grounds and courtyard garden • Close to local shops / public transport • Fully inclusive and competitively priced • Wheelchair access, lift and stair lift • Television / Phone point in each room • We also cater for Short stay / Respite Care

14 Prideaux Road. Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2NB Tel: 01323 731575 Web: rivendalelodge.co.uk Email: rivendalecare@aol.com

Belgrave Road, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 2EG Tel: 01323 896629 Web: www.nova-house.co.uk Email: novacare@aol.com

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