Seaford Scene February 2019 Issue

SEAFORD Scene February 2019 Issue 142

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to the February issue of Seaford Scene. February brings us the Chinese New Year celebrations on Tuesday 5th – this year it’s the year of the pig. Love is in the air too with Valentine’s Day on the 14th, and ‘if music be the food of love play on’, well then there’s plenty of music and love in Seaford this month! We start with Seaford Music Society’s concert on Sunday 3rd (page 16), followed by Seaford Baptist Church’s Charity Concert on Saturday 9th (page 71). The Corelli Ensemble are performing on Sunday 17th and Seaford Sessions returns on Saturday 23rd with The Mountain Firework Company (page 113). On the stage we have Seaford Little Theatre’s latest production Who’s Who, starting on Friday 8th and if it’s February, it’s Seaford LitFest 19, the annual celebration of words and music at the Crypt Gallery (page 4). Sports-wise, there’s news from Seaford Rugby Football Club on page 52, plus the latest from Cycle Seahaven (page 76) and Seaford Striders (page 50). Find out what’s been washed up on Seaford Beach over the winter months on page 8 and we have a round-up of the Elms for Armistice Project on page 105. All this and so much more in your February issue.

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Seaford Splash!

Seaford Photographic Society Braced for a Storm Seaford Music Society Seaford U3A News Go Home Dear Friends: Berwick Church & Churchyard Martello Rotary Seaford Christmas Magic 2018 Huge Success for Local Radio Station Charity Concert with Eclectrix, a Classical Trio and Guest Musicians Newberry Tully – When the Going Gets Tough!

Valentine’s Day Plauschgruppe – Friendly German Conversation Group Peter Pan the Pantomime Refill Seaford and Newhaven Rotary Club of Seaford Seaford Youth Counselling Project New Course Record set for Seaford Striders Mince Pie 10-Mile Race Seaford RFC Inner Wheel Club of Seaford Neighbourhood Watch Roundup Concentus Sang Christmas Seaford Kurlers Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance SBC Singers Christmas Charity Concert for WAVES Who’s Who in Seaford?

Cycle Seahaven Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club Get That Job Newhaven, Peacehaven and Seaford Lions Club Julian of Norwich Uncovered The Man who was Born to be Santa A View From The Potting Shed Seaford Community Garden Elms for Armistice Hazel – Love is in the Air...

The Mountain Firework Company at Seaford Sessions Clifden House – Continuing to Live a Fulfilling Life – Even with a Diagnosis Patient Participation Group A Good Read Award Winners Launch New Project Cycling Without Age What’s On in February?

What’s On Weekly?

Index of Businesses

Front cover: Snowdrops in February by Inga

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

Cinema

Seaford Community Cinema at the Barn Theatre is continuing its spring season on Thursday 31st January at 7pm with an NT Live production of David Hare’s I’m Not Running (12A). Directed by Neil Armfield, it stars Sian Brooke as the inspiring leader of a local health campaign who crosses paths with her old boyfriend, a stalwart loyalist in Labour Party politics.

The French film C’est La Vie! (15) (photo below) offers laughter and romance on Friday 15th February, 7.30pm.

Greta Gerwig’s comedy-drama Lady Bird (15), 7.30pm, is the choice for Friday 22nd February, a story that has Saoirse Ronan exploring her turbulentteen relationships with her mother and her friends.

It won a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture. On Friday 1st March at 7.30pm the cinema is showing The Rider (15). Directed by Chloé Zhao, this emotive story, about a young bronco rider who suffers a near fatal injury after which he has to learn what it means to be a man in the heartland of America, earned numerous Best Director awards for Zhao. Tickets from the Tourist Information Office, online at www.seafordcinema.org or on the door.

Music

Splash Point Jazz has swapped its slot at The View, Seaford Head Golf Club from the first Sunday of the month to the first Wednesday, so the Neal Richardson Trio is next playing there at the new time of 7pm on Wednesday 6th February. For music of a more grassroots and Americana style, Seaford Sessions is promoting The Mountain Firework Company (photo

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right) playing what the five-piece band calls ‘a bitter-sweet country cocktail…on the rocks’.

This takes place at Seaford Little Theatre on Saturday 23rd February at 7.30pm, with the few remaining tickets from either www.seafordsessions.org or the Tourist Information Office in Church Street.

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Following the success of LitFest18, the Church Street gallery will be hosting another celebration of the written word. LitFest19, from Friday 15th to Sunday 17th February, is offering additional sessions this year featuring local novelists and poets reading from and discussing their own work. Friendly brunch and browse sessions are starting each day and an open mic session on the Saturday is featuring, among other brave souls, Seaford group The Pop Up Singers (photo right) with their own take on the literary world. On Thursday 28th February at 6.30pm Simon Parke will be exploring the work and history of Julian of Norwich, a contemporary of Chaucer and the first woman to write a book in English. Tickets £5 per event available from the Tourist Information Centre, www.thecryptgallery.com and for further details turn to page 86 and visit www.seahavenpoets.co.uk.

Drama

Seaford Little Theatre in Steyne Road is presenting a play by Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall, directed

by Margaret Kennedy, called Who’s Who, from Friday 8th February until Saturday 16th February.

Judy Cornwall, best known for playing Daisy in TV’s Keeping Up Appearances, began her acting career in 1955 at the Little Theatre, aged 15, and in 1973 played Helen Brown in Who’s Who at the Fortune Theatre in the West End. With Andrea Lowe taking this part, performances on Saturdays the 9th and 16th take place at 2.30pm with all others starting at 7.45pm.

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Seaford Photographic Society We were privileged to have the highly acclaimed photographer Jerry Webb from Brighton judging Round Three of the Print League. Thirty-four prints were entered, five of which scored the maximum 20/20; two by Cathryn Mantovani, two by Chris Dawson, and one by Jamie Sheldon. The overall leaders in the Advanced group are currently Carol Adam and Chris Dawson, both with 97 points, and Cathryn Mantovani with 94. In the Standard group, the top three are Tony Bradbury with 85, Steve Hewitt with 84, and Simon Rigby with 83, so it’s all very close at this stage. There are still two more rounds to go in this competition however, and a lot can change in that time!

The last meeting before Christmas featured two competitions, the first of which was a new one for projected digital images, simply entitled ‘Creative’. It was judged by Steve Carroll ARPS, from Maidstone, and there were no rules except that entries had to be all the photographer’s own work. This was a great opportunity for people to show off their imagination and creative skills. The subject was interpreted in many different ways and the 25 entries included, among other things, complex composite images created using Photoshop, amusing set piece table-top creations, and otherworldly science fiction scenes. There was one image that clearly stood out from all the rest and when it came to the

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judging, ‘Tyger! Tyger! Burning Bright’ by Colin Mitchell deservedly took the winner’s trophy. Second place went to Jennie Edwards for her very painterly butterfly image and Janice Hewitt took third place with the amusing and imaginative ‘Get Well Soon’. Everybody agreed that this new competition was great fun and it was good to see so many people taking part. It will undoubtedly appear again in next season’s programme.

The second competition that evening was for a ‘Panel of Six Prints’. Each entry featured six individual mounted prints, arranged into a panel. The idea is that each print is judged individually, but the panel also has to work as a whole. There were ten entries this year and the top three couldn’t have had more diverse subjects. Congratulations to Jack Taylor for taking the win with a beautiful set of images of pairs of flowers. It is good to see that Jamie Sheldon’s motor racing photos are getting the recognition they deserve this year and his panel of six prints of pit crews at work took second place. Gary Carter took third place with a series of people photos entitled ‘Love is in the Air’.

The club is now celebrating its 30th year and we meet every Friday (7pm for a 7.45pm start) at Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane, BN25 1PU. We welcome new members of all ages and skill levels. Joining a photographic club is a great way to learn, meet likeminded people, and develop your skills. If you are interested just come along to one of our meetings and see what you think, with no obligation. For more information see our website www.seafordps.org.uk.

Photos (from top): ‘High in the French Alps’ by Cathryn Mantovani; ‘Coming Home’ by Chris Dawson; ‘Tyger!

Tyger! Burning Bright’ by Colin Mitchell; ‘Get Well Soon’ by Janice Hewitt; ‘Lycaena phlaeas (Small Copper)’ by Jennie Edwards.

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Braced for a storm

The cold winds of Storm Deirdre blew our way ten days before Christmas. Coinciding with neap tides, flooding was averted on the seafront.

Nevertheless, Deirdre left her mark on the shore when the tide ebbed. The shingle lorries and bulldozer were kept busy and the Cuckmere emptied into the sea under the old coastguards as last winter. In addition to cuttlebones and strombolo, Deirdre left behind a curved oak rib (pictured left), smaller than the one which appeared in the February 2018 Seaford Scene (issue 130), but still a good three inches (eight centimetres) thick, and once fastened with large nails long rusted away. That it differed is not surprising considering the number of wooden vessels in Seaford Bay! A more unusual find on the strandline was a big pulley wheel (sailor’s sheave; pictured right) of green lignum vitae, the wood of life. Apart from its medicinal and ‘herbal’ properties, originally made use of by the Taino indigenous people, this Central American tropical hardwood was once popular in maritime pulleys (pictured left) because it was naturally self-oiling.

This was a boon because each sailing ship needed hundreds of pulleys (or blocks as sailors called them) in the rigging, especially as sails got more complicated and crews got smaller in Victorian times.

This sheave is not unique, however, and a very similar one dating from the late nineteenth century has been recorded by Wessex Archaeology from dredgings in the North Sea. To us, the mention of pulleys is a reminder of school physics experiments (perhaps with a touch of

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Heath Robinson about them). For the Royal Navy, it was a serious matter of ship security: a block factory or mill was established in Portsmouth in Georgian times, which continues as a visitor attraction to this day. Such was the demand for lignum vitae that nowadays the wild trees are endangered species despite being national symbols in Jamaica and the Bahamas.

The cut-out (hole) in the middle of the sheave once housed metal rollers now rusted away like the rib’s fasteners, browning up the green wood. The sheavehole isn’t always circular like this one and geometric ones have also turned up in the past (pictured above). Perhaps you have found other designs? Let Seaford Scene know! The groove around the edge is over half an inch (one and a half centimetres) wide and blocks were commonly slung on ropes or cables, but were occasionally attached to the vessel itself.

Not all blocks, however, had spinning sheaves. Sheaveless blocks called deadeyes, with distinct holes for ropes or cables, were also roped or firmly attached (with a metal strap) and one of the latter has survived being shifted by local storms for nearly one hundred and forty years (pictured right). Divers sometimes claim eerily that deadeyes on wrecks can look uncannily like faces under water, especially when enhanced by hair-like seaweed swaying in the current… But you don’t need to don a wetsuit or wait for inclement weather for a nautical experience. A visit to a historic vessel on a fine summer’s day with sun protection is also rewarding.

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Seaford Music Society SUNDAY AFTERNOON Concert SERIES Seaford Music Society’s programme continues in 2019 with the next concert at St Leonard’s Church, Seaford, on Sunday 3rd February at 3pm. This concert features the world famous and much loved London Mozart Players (LMP) which in 2019 is celebrating its 70th birthday, making it the longest established chamber orchestra in the the country. During this time the orchestra has inspired and brought musical excellence to many thousands of people worldwide along with being at the heart of London’s classical music scene.

Harry Blech, one of Britain’s best loved musicians first as a violinist and later a conductor, founded the London Mozart Players in 1949. His first concert on 11th February of that year was a sell-out, the music played was of course well known Mozart compositions. From that first concert to this day the LMP, as well as its chamber ensemble, has delighted audiences the world over in concerts and through its numerous recordings with music from a wide range of composers.

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Seaford U3A News Christmas and New Year are now well behind us and we are used to putting 2019 on documents instead of 2018, which always seems so difficult to remember at first. Winter has not yet loosened its grip but there are new things going on in Seaford U3A. In January a new kind of group dynamic started being trialled. On the internet there is MOOC (Massive Online Open Courses), a type of distance learning. The way this works is that the internet courses form the basis of information for individuals or groups of varying sizes. In Seaford U3A the online information is being used as a basis for two new home groups – one called ‘Inside opera: why does it matter?’ and the other ‘In the night sky: Orion’. These are both short, 4-week courses, but there is clearly scope for expansion if this takes off.

There are also some new conventional home groups ranging from ‘Whodunnit’ a crime fiction book group to ‘Family history’. Some of the groups advertised since the summer also start after the New Year so members are well served with exciting new subjects. Although most have already started there might still be vacancies.

There will be an outing to Petworth House for members on Monday 25th February to see the exhibition ‘Prized Possessions – Dutch Paintings from National Trust Houses’. The star exhibit is a worldfamous self-portrait by Rembrandt. The exhibition complements groups on Art, Water Colours and Holland which have been run recently. Some of the house will be accessible though officially closed for the winter and there will be time to visit the small town of Petworth with its numerous antique shops. For details see the Seaford U3A website.

February’s Tea Party for members is on Monday 4th February at 2pm at the Con Club in Crouch Lane, Seaford, when the talk by James Dickinson has the intriguing title of ‘Henry II and the Empire of the Devil’.

On Monday 4th March Brian Freeland will regale us with ‘The View from the Wings’. Tea with sandwiches and homemade cake are available after the talk.

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The Coffee Morning in February is on Wednesday 20th at the usual venue, the Con Club, Crouch Lane from 10am to 12 noon. Coffee (or tea) and nibbles are on offer for the tempting price of £2 with lots of opportunity for chat. Could you get a better deal than that? Coffee Mornings are open to non-members as well as to members, so if you would like to come along and find out more about the U3A in Seaford before joining then you will be welcome.

The members’ Pub Lunch is on 27th February at the White Lion on Claremont Road, well recommended for a cheerful session but bookable only as numbers have to be limited. The Christmas meal seems a long time ago although all who attended will no doubt remember a very enjoyable part of the Christmas festivities.

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GO HOME, DEAR FRIENDS: BERWICK CHURCH & CHURCHYARD

A new book about the long and unusual history of Berwick Berwick church is justly famous for its 1940s Bloomsbury paintings. But much less is known about what lies behind them, the medieval church which was heavily restored in 1856-7.

There was probably an even earlier Saxon church standing on the same footprint, so there are several layers of history to unravel.

written by the Revd Edward Ellman in the 1860s explain in detail how and why he restored the church.

Ellman moved many of the monuments during the restoration, but Rodney and Ann have managed to trace nearly all of them. One, the memorial to Parson Nutt (died 1653) and his wife Mary, originally blocked a window, and Ellman moved it to let more light into the chancel. The Nutt monument is now in the tower, where it has been hemmed in by the organ so that we can no longer see it. Luckily Mark Antony Lower drew it, so we know its design, and Ann managed to squeeze into the narrow space and take photos of it. Blowing these photos up on the computer screen made it possible to extract the inscription in full.

This new book by Rodney Castleden and Ann Murray tells the full story of Berwick church and its churchyard, and tries to unravel some of the mysteries surrounding them. Newly-discovered but long-forgotten notes

The book lists all the inscriptions complete, so they are safe for a future generation. Ann and Rodney hope that their book will be a useful stepping stone for anyone pursuing family history, or just wanting to know more about local history, and more about this fascinating church. There are plans of the church and churchyard, a selection of Ellman’s plans (redrawn), the Revd George Mitchell’s 1940s notes on the location of burials, some now unmarked, as well as two indexes, all to help you to find the inscriptions – or find a lost relative. Go Home, Dear Friends is a companion book to All is Hush’d, about Bishopstone church.

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Photos: (from top): The 1766 gravestone of William Lay; cover of Go Home, Dear Friends; the Saxon font.

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MARTELLO ROTARY

Seaford Triple Challenge – raising funds for The British Heart Foundation

Following the very successful Triple Challenge event in June 2018 the Club invited representatives from the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to come along to a meeting to receive their cheque for the money raised.

So on 7th January we welcomed Nicky Seevaraj, their Fundraising Manager for Sussex, and volunteer Di Blood, who spoke about her own experiences when her son was diagnosed with heart problems at the age of 5 months. Di has since become involved with the BHF and supports them with their fundraising.

The vote of thanks was given

by Rotarian Martin Baldwin, who has had heart surgery, and he spoke about the fantastic work that BHF is doing with its research projects. President Alastair Bruce then presented Nicky with a cheque for £1,500, and in so doing added his own personal thanks to all the volunteers and local organisations that had helped us run the Triple Challenge event, including Seaford Striders, the Newhaven & Seaford Cycling Club and Seaford Rugby Club.

Nicky Seevaraj said: ‘We are so very grateful to the Martello Rotary Club for continuing to raise such fantastic amounts each year through the Triple Challenge event on the South Downs. Heart conditions affect thousands of people across the UK and we believe that research holds the key to a future

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where no one dies prematurely from cardiovascular disease. All the money raised by the club will be used to fund the science that can help us win the fight against heart disease and stop it devastating the lives of so many families’.

We are looking for good causes to support – can you help?

Our Club has been pleased in 2018 to use its small grants budget to support a variety of projects including those for the environment, young people, children with disability, and lunch clubs for elderly people. The Seahaven Storehouse received Christmas boxes for distribution.

These donations are possible because of the town’s generous support for our Club’s fundraising activities which include Tavern in The Tent, Martello Proms, and Christmas Tree Recycling. 2018 was the first year in which the Club sold Community Calendars in order to donate the proceeds to the RNLI at Newhaven and to the Seaford Lifeguards. The Triple Challenge, another of the Club’s significant fundraising activities, donates its income to The British Heart Foundation.

The Club is always ready to receive suggestions of projects, and applications for small grants from charities and community organisations in the local area. An email to seafordmartellorotary@gmail.com is the best way to start this process. We look forward to hearing from you!

Finally, we would like to thank everyone who has supported our efforts to sell the Seaford Community Calendars in 2018 and also all those who helped us to raise funds by recycling their Christmas tree. We will provide an update on both these projects in the next edition.

The Martello Rotary Club meets on Monday evenings at Seaford Golf Club and welcomes new members.

For more information email: seafordmartellorotary @gmail.com or text 07984 581784.

Photos from top: Cyclists in the Triple Challenge; a runner enjoying the Triple Challenge; presentation of £1,500 to the British Heart Foundation.

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Seaford Christmas Magic 2018 huge success for local Radio Station SeahavenFM, the local radio station covering the towns of Seaford, Newhaven and Peacehaven, threw open its doors to the town’s visitors at Seaford Christmas Magic on Saturday 1st December.

The open day was a huge success, with presenters giving up their time to support the event and give its visitors a ‘behind the scenes’ tour of the studios.

Many of the visitors had never seen the inside of a radio station let alone how one operates, and were fascinated to experience first hand how live programmes are presented and broadcast.

A number took the opportunity to try their hand at presenting.

Whilst the weather was appalling and a series of outside activities in the town had to be cancelled, the radio station, based in Saxon Lane next to the Office Bar, enjoyed a tremendous turnout with over forty people.

Station Manager, Nick Mallinson, said he was absolutely delighted with the turnout and hopes as a result to have gained two new presenters to join the station in the new year, and it has also increased the station’s profile with the community.

Photo: Some of SeahavenFM’s presenters.

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CHARITY CONCERT

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Saturday 9th January 2019, Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road As announced in the January Seaford Scene magazine we are holding a concert to raise money to help Sarah Chhin and her family build a new home following a disastrous termite infestation in their original home in Cambodia. Sarah has worked in Cambodia for 15 years, setting up and establishing many initiatives helping with orphans, foster care and residential centres. This often involves working closely with the Cambodian Government.Her husband Pola is a builder and aims to carry out his work achieving high standards and honest procedures, which means it can be hard for him as it is contrary to what is the norm.

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Having considered the costs of whether to rent or find somewhere else to live, building on the current site seems the best option. Pola is building the temporary house in the front garden, while they are waiting to safely demolish and treat the whole plot. The area where the new house is to be built needs to be raised to avoid future possible flooding. All this is of course an expensive endeavour and while the work is being done Pola can’t take on any paid work.

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Sarah went from Seaford Baptist to Cambodia so we wanted to help as much as we could. The concert was very entertaining and a good way to ask other generous people to come and enjoy the evening knowing that all the proceeds will be going to a very worthy cause.

Photo: The new temporary house in progress.

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Valentine’s Day

The Struggle is real…

I don’t have a great track record with Valentine’s Day. The first year with my girlfriend we’d only been dating for two months, so I went low key, with a card and a single long-stemmed red rose…and sadly this remains my sole Valentine’s success story to date.

Fast forward to year two and I pushed the boat out by cooking a romantic meal. I’m not bad in the kitchen, so prepared a full three courses. For starters I made a wild mushroom soup. My girlfriend declared it delicious, then collapsed a little way into the main course, having had a massive allergic response to one of the species of mushrooms! Being blue-lighted to hospital is not the most romantic end to a Valentine date.

But Clare is made of strong stuff, and when she recovered, we resumed dating. The following Valentine’s Day I decided I’d surprise her with a weekend trip to London. I booked the full works: meal, show, hotel, and train tickets well in advance, and made sure her diary was clear. On the way to the train station I tripped up

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a kerb and banged my elbow as I fell. It smarted a bit but wasn’t a big deal. On the train however, I realised I could no longer bend my arm, which was starting to throb. By the time we arrived in London my fingers had developed a weird purple hue, so our first stop was Accident and Emergency, where I discovered I’d broken my elbow! It took so long to get assessed, X-rayed and patched up that we missed our meal and the show. We did stay in the hotel, but I don’t remember much as I was high on pain-relief!

A lesser woman would have cut her losses at this point, but not Clare. She hung around for Valentine’s Day number three. We’d moved in together and I knew she wanted a kitten. I sourced the cutest little ball of grey fluff with amber eyes. I took Valentine’s Day off work and duly collected the kitten that morning, all bright-eyed and bushy tailed. I took it home anticipating Clare’s delight. But by 3pm the kitten was looking a bit peaky. By 5.30pm Clare walked through the door to find me nursing a very sick scrap of fur, on the phone to the emergency vet. When we arrived at the surgery, she told us gently that he had a sky-high temperature, probably due to a virus, and to expect the worst. We left him being fitted with a drip, then waited at home fretting until the next morning. As soon as we could we rang the surgery and discovered to our delight that he’d turned a corner made it through the night.

Valentine (or Val as we call him) is now a robust oneyear-old cat with the constitution of an ox, who totally rules our home, so at least that story had a happy ending.

This year for Valentine’s Day I’m cutting my losses and going with a card and a box of Maltesers. The question is do I risk popping the engagement ring at the bottom, or is that just asking for trouble?

Happy Valentine’s Day! Niles Philips

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PLAUSCHGRUPPE – friendly GERMAN CONVERSATION GROUP Although the formal twinning group is no more, there are still visits taking place between the two twin towns. During the school holiday week at the end of May the Bönningstedt Popchor ‘Come Together’ is staying in Seaford. They will perform an evening concert at the Baptist Church with the SBC Singers. The Popchor is a close-harmony group which has sung in Seaford many times, drawing a crowd of 300 when performing on the seafront!

This concert will be on Saturday 1st June.

The Plauschgruppe, Seaford’s friendly German conversation group, is still meeting, although the Friends of Bönningstedt group has dissolved.

The February and March meetings will both be in the Breakfast Room/Function Room at the White Lion Pub. Experienced, rusty and new German speakers are invited to an evening of chat over a drink. The Wednesday night has the added attraction of being Steak Night!

There is no charge to attend. The next couple of White Lion evenings are Wednesday 20th February and Monday 11th March, starting at 7pm.

Peter White Photo: Bönningstedt Popchor ‘Come Together’.

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Seaford Musical Theatre

Peter Pan the Pantomime

Without the use of aerial wires, how on earth do you pretend that Peter Pan, Tinkerbell and the Darling contingent are flying to Neverland in a scene that is crucial to the credibility of JM Barrie’s fantasy? Sprinkle a liberal helping of fairy dust, sit back while writer and lighting supremo Zack Fenrir magics a galaxy of twinkling stars and float into the world of make believe as his young flyers lean out over the front of the stage… … to have adventures with the Lost Boys, Red Indians, Captain Hook and his pirates.

Yes, all the elements of the beloved story were there, with a huge cast filling the stage with vitality and the audience with merriment – I’ll swear a small child on the opening night had been bribed with Haribos to lead the ‘It’s behind you’s’ and ritual responses that are a pantomime must.

With the audience sitting comfortably in their newly upholstered seats at the Barn, the show opened with narrator Shar Turnbull looking relaxed in her chair as father and mother Darling prepared to go out on the town, leaving Wendy, delightfully played by Aimee Easton, to look after John and Michael, artfully performed by Mackenzie Lilley and Max Terry, with the lugubrious help of Nana the dog – depicting a similar downbeat character to the croc with the ticking clock, played with great, er, timing by Sarah Eaton. Narration continued between scenes, allowing for highly visual set changes devised by imaginative director Donna Bull, that took us from the Lost Boys and Red Indians in the woods to the poop deck of the Jolly Roger, as well as a hilarious underwater scene that allowed pirates to undress as mermaids with fetching turquoise tails.

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And talking of drag, what panto doesn’t have a dame? As Lady Helena Swimsbadly, Captain Hook’s outrageous mother, Martin Holder brought the house down. For me though, standout star of a great cast was Zack Fenrir as the infamous Hook. He was commanding and scary without being terrifying, and allowed his shipmates Smee (John Tester), OneEyed Willy (Steve Llewellyn), Roger the Cabin Boy (Panos Christofi), Starkey (John Walsh) and Terry the ’elf ’n’ safety spoilsport (Dom Avey), to ladle out the mirth.

As Peter Pan, Monique Loosemore conveyed the boy who didn’t want to grow up with a nice lightness of touch and sang beautifully. Mollie Furminger’s dainty Tinkerbell brought infectious enthusiasm to her mimed part and we loved her.

Other talented cast members included Manda Tester, Stephanie Verrall, Maisie-Rae Cotton, Evie Heal, Alexis Lilley, Kiana Tuckey, Darcey Puttock-West, Callum Terry, Isobela Giles, Emily Blake, Steve Frost, Josie Puttock-West, Mia Fleming, Scarlett Fannon and Tegan Pinchess. And a big hand to the great band: Russell Taylor (keyboard), Tony Still (percussion), Andy Harsant (bass) and Simon Underwood (guitar).

To produce this extravaganza must have taken a huge amount of rehearsing, and how choreographer Stuart Hall coped with the large cast and comparatively small stage is a mystery, but the show was a triumph. So take a swashbuckling bow Zack Fenrir – I was Hook-ed.

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Refill Seaford and Newhaven

Happy Birthday to Refill Seaford and Newhaven

As I write this on a dank and gloomy January morning it hardly seems possible that this time last year I had not heard of City to Sea, let alone the Refill project.

It was in the middle of January 2018 that a small article in the National Press about Natalie Fee and her big idea caught my eye. I chatted to a few friends locally and a new community action group was born.

Although Refill was started in 2015 it has taken a while

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to get into the mainstream public arena. Only when some of the major coffee shop chains joined in did the national press start to take notice. Following support from the water industry we’ll be able to help everyone, from local communities to airports, to provide free water refills on the move.

On 26th January some of you may have gone down to Eastbourne to see us fly our flag in support of the new Eastbourne Refill Scheme. Across the South East there are now 20 schemes, which means not only is the coastline nearly fully covered but there are also initiatives inland. See if you can spot the logo when you are out and about in our area – some are in quite surprising places.

We are determined to continue spreading the message, so I have been giving more secondary school assemblies this month and am happy to speak to any local group about how they can get involved and support us.

In the past year, the drive to get rid of single-use plastic bottles, and water bottles in particular has grown enormously along with much more awareness of the damage single-use plastic is doing to our environment.

Some may say the time was right to #bethechange but to be honest it was long overdue.

Watch out for our next Chilly’s bottle giveaway via our social media accounts as part of our birthday celebrations, or you can buy one of these yourself to keep your drink hot or cold from refill.org.uk/buya-bottle/ and Chilly’s make a donation to the Refill campaign.

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

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

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ROTARY CLUB OF SEAFORD The 2018 Rotary Christmas Collections commenced with a static collection in Broad Street on Saturday 1st December.

The weather that Saturday was, however, atrocious (it largely decimated the Seaford Magic event) and was a forewarning of some very wet evenings to come. The street collections commenced on Monday 3rd December for 17 evenings, including for 2018 two Saturday evenings, until 21st December.

In particular, the weather for Saturday 15th was horrendous but Santa and his elves still went out and got thoroughly soaked. It was so bad that when the count of the collection was carried out two days later all the money (coins and notes) had to be dried before it could be counted. This also applied to collections on other wet evenings although not to the same degree.

Those evenings that were dry were, however, generally very windy.

We appreciated a comment on social media following one very wet Thursday evening: ‘Thank you for braving the horrible weather last night... you always put a festive smile on our faces.’

The Rotary Christmas Collections were a great success and the Club would like to thank the people of Seaford for their generosity in donating just over £10,600, an increase on last year’s record sum of nearly £260.

As the town of Seaford has grown over recent years, there are more homes to visit in the 17 evenings, but as we only collect in December there is no extra time to visit the additional properties. Practically, each evening collection is not able to be started before 5.15pm and needs to finish ideally by 8pm, but definitely no later than 8.30pm when children will have gone to bed, and the older people are drinking their hot chocolate!

A further consideration to factor into the time taken for each round is, with the advent of smart phones, the time taken by parents who understandably like to take photographs of their children with Father Christmas. This can cause significant cumulative delays

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if the children are not coated and shod when the sleigh arrives.

There is much work that goes on behind the scenes in organising the Christmas Collections. This starts each New Year with a review meeting to ascertain what was good or bad during the December Collections.

We will determine an action plan to address any problems and to iron out any complaints from the public received directly or perhaps by social media, so that the experience for young Seaford residents may be improved next December.

On our ‘Board’ listing all the Christmas Collections by route, there are 265 slots for people to volunteer their services during December. These include Contact Rotarian (leader for each route), Father Christmas, sleigh drivers, support drivers and of course the collectors. The programme of routes for the evenings changes each year so that generally, the date when Santa will visit homes on each route changes so that no one route is always first.

The sleigh needs annual maintenance and preparation before December, and all systems on the sleigh need testing and checking to ensure that all is well.

Licences have to be arranged for the evening street collections, and also for the static collections in Broad Street. Parking permits are also needed for the static collections.

A further, but very important, item is the sourcing of 40kg of soft-centred and wrapped sweets for Father Christmas to hand out. This is not as simple as it sounds since there are a very small number of suppliers in Europe, let alone in the UK, prepared to provide such a quantity.

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collectors are sought from October onwards through to the end of the event on Christmas Eve. In December 2018, 76% of all the slots were filled by Rotarians from The Rotary Club of Seaford. Their average age is 74, although some are over 80, and the remainder was filled by family and Rotary friends to whom we are most grateful, particularly this December, for braving the inclement weather.

2018 was the 70th time, since the Club was formed in 1947, that Seaford Rotary Club has brought tidings of goodwill to the people of Seaford. Each year we try to improve wherever possible to bring the joy of the occasion to all with the music and carols.

Once again, The Rotary Club of Seaford would like to express our sincere thanks all who have given so generously this December.

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

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Seaford Youth Counselling Project Seaford is taking The Youth Counselling Project, the group that aims to provide therapy for school-age youngsters, to its heart, so much so that no sooner does it put on an event than there’s a clamour for more. Why? Because the cause is so worthwhile and because the Seaford-based organisation believes in having fun with a capital ‘F’.

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Based in Seaford, I am Another popular evening, for which early booking is an experienced BACP advised, is the Archway Choir Concert at Seaford Head & UKCP accredited School, taking place this year on Sunday 28th April. It is Counsellor and appropriate that this concert should be at this venue Psychotherapist, providing as The Youth Counselling Project’s service is schoolstalking therapy services to based, with Seaford Head School facilitating therapy adults and young people. sessions for learners, not only from that school but

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Looking towards summer, the big fundraiser is billed as the Florence House Summer Event, to take place on Sunday 16th June. Watch this space for information about what form it will take this year. After the cocktails, band, drums, bonfire and folk of last year, anything could happen…

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New course record set for Seaford Striders Mince Pie 10-mile race Seaford Striders held their annual Mince Pie 10-Mile Run on 9th December, welcoming in the festive season with a bigger race field and a new course record.

The winner, James Baker of Chichester Runners, completed the road and downland challenge in just 55:14, with more than a 4.5 minute lead on the rest of the increased field of 600 runners, up 200 from the 2017 race. James also won last year’s race in a time of 58:53 amid high winds and lashing rain.

The Mince Pie 10 starts and finishes at Peacehaven Leisure Centre before heading into countryside stretches around Telscombe and Saltdean.

Following on from James Baker’s speedy finish were Darryl Hards of Brighton Phoenix in 1:02:35, Michael Caffyn of Run Academy Worthing in 1:02:59, James Ward of Lingfield RC in 1:03:14 and Thomas Caffyn (Run Academy Worthing) in 1:04:21.

Tara Shanahan of Arena 80 AC was the first woman to cross the line in 1:06:43. She was followed by Sue Fry (1:08:50), Catherine Bounds (1:10:09), Sarah Underwod (1:10:41) all from Hailsham Harriers and Adrien Ferandji in 1:11:07.

Even with the significant increase in the places, the popular run – voted one of the UK’s top-ten races by Runner’s World Magazine – sold out even faster than last year. The race is the Seaford Striders’

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Volunteer motorcylists from SERV lead out the runners at the start of the run, as well as accompanying the winner on the home stretch.

The race also attracts individuals and teams keen to undertake the 10-mile challenge in festive fancy dress as well as competitive runners. This year’s event included runners dressed as a turkey, Christmas puddings and even a Christmas tree.

The run was enthusiastically marshalled by the members, family and friends of Seaford Striders RC, some also donning festive fancy dress. As with previous years, the event was sponsored by David Jordan Estate Agents.Striders running the race were Jeff Young in 1:07:36 (17th), Tracy Pragnell (1:39:39), Hilary Ward (1:50:59), Holly Miller (1:44:18) and Simon Nixon (1:54:33).

Seaford Striders is a friendly, mixed-ability running club. For more information on the club go to www. seafordstriders.org.uk Photos (from top): Runners in the Mince Pie 10; race winner James Baker (l) with Seaford Striders chairman Rob Plant (r); race winner Tara Shanahan.

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seaford rFC

We held many events in 2018, our 80th anniversary year The club held two youth festivals to raise funds for local children’s charity in memory of Brianna Cambridge. In its 4th year now, this is a well-attended festival with food and medals given to all attending players at the expense of the club, which is a massive expense to us as a small club.

The Seaford ladies team reached the RFU’s national plate final and beat Coventry Welsh ladies in a hardfought battle, supported by many members of the club.

This was achieved in only the Seaford ladies’ team’s 3rd competitive year.

Our 80th anniversary celebration was a day-long celebration that had food, drink, a live band and games from both the senior men’s and ladies’ teams against Burgess Hill RFC.The band was great and its performance at this event gained such adulation that The Magpies were snapped up quickly for the New Year’s Eve party.

The Christmas party for all the juniors and their families and a very productive bag packing session collecting money for the club finished off the first half of the season and placed Seaford rugby football club firmly into the community’s sight.

An afternoon tea party for pensioners from the local Seaford and Newhaven care homes included a professional singer with guitar and amp in hand. He

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played a mixture of easy listening music for all to enjoy, and instigated a sing along which led to dancing.The club laid on sandwiches, cakes, sherry, wine and tea, more tea and even more tea. Each and every person took a goody bag home with a card and wrapped present for them to open and some wanted some extra sandwiches and cake to take home too.The transport is laid on by the club along with the food, drinks and the entertainer, all at the club’s expense with no fee charged and not even asking for a donation.

Boxing Day saw a greatly attended senior men’s game played at full pace with no quarter given to the older players that dusted off their boots to make a great day.

The newly formed walking rugby team, for a gentler pace of game, played too.

The year was rounded off with the New Year’s Eve party with live music from The Magpies until the early hours, with passers-by paying to enter as the party gained momentum.

I would just like to thank Seaford RFC for all they do in the community for good causes, growing a culture of community for all ages within Seaford and the surrounding areas. I would also like to thank the committee and board members for their support and willingness to provide so much in hard times, spending money with no return except wellbeing for the people that benefit from the events and those that help out too.

Photo: Seaford ladies team celebrates their win.

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Inner Wheel club of seaford

Aware of the challenges faced by some local families during the festive season, members were pleased to be able to help those less fortunate than ourselves. President of Inner Wheel, Kay Young, visited the Storehouse at Seaford Community Church in Vale Road and handed over basic food stuff including tinned vegetables, dried pasta and cereals etc. for their service users.

During December members enjoyed participating in a range of Christmas activities including a Christmas Dinner and a Coffee Morning.

Members of the Crafty Ladies section of the Inner Wheel Club of Seaford were pleased to support a Christmas Party held at the Mercread Centre for the Seaford Downs and Disabled Group.

Christmas Dinner

Members enjoyed a ‘Christmas Dinner’ at their usual meeting place at Seaford Golf Club in early December.

As well as enjoying a three-course meal of traditional Christmas fare, members joined in entertainment organised by some of the club members. One of these entertainments was guessing the identities of members’ photos of younger versions of themselves, brought to the meeting by Club Members.

Coffee Morning

Sue Barrett, a long-standing member of Inner Wheel Club of Seaford, hosted a Christmas-themed Coffee Morning at her home. Members wore festive jumpers, and enjoyed mulled wine and other traditional Christmas goodies.

Photo: President Kay (third from left) handing over donated items to Seahaven Storehouse.

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Neighbourhood Watch Roundup

Our Sector and Streets campaign has taken off so on behalf of the Chairman and Committee, a very warm welcome and thank you to our new Street Reps for Seaford & Bishopstone.

A list of our Sector and Streets volunteers will be available on our website in due course and we will let you know when this goes live. If you were a Deliverer for NHW and would like to volunteer as Street Representative for your street, the only prerequisites are access to email, a smart phone and a sunny disposition. We have 351 Streets in Seaford.

If you would like to represent yours, please just drop an email to members@sandbnhw.co.uk and we will be in touch.

Sector and Streets is a much more neighbourly approach to Neighbourhood Watch. By having this network of volunteers, information can be rapidly distributed from street to street and sector to sector, keeping our neighbourhoods far safer and well informed.

It also means issues which affect your street and sector can be rapidly addressed. If we as a town want change, we must precipitate it, and the only way to do that is to be well represented.

We are well into renewal season and if you haven’t already joined or renewed, to do so is a doddle.You can join or renew online on our website which also allows you to set up a recurring annual payment. The link is www.sandbnhw.org/join .You can also fill in the form on the opposite page if you have no access to the internet and return the form with your payment.

Our aim in 2019 is to have NHW not just highly visible, but highly effective. If the signs on your street are missing or tatty, drop an email to publicity@sandbnhw.co.uk with details and we will schedule your street for new signage.

If you need new window decals or no cold calling decals, please email publicity and we will arrange these for you.

Rough dates to remember are our Open Exhibitions in May and September and our info drive during the summer. Firm dates will be circulated once confirmed.

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Sussex Police are becoming more and more proactive and you may have noticed a mobile police station in and around town lately. This is a great opportunity to meet your local PCSOs and get to know them.You can also use the opportunity to raise concerns, ask questions and get some valuable information on how Sussex Police are actively working to prevent and address crime.

Petty theft continues to be an issue throughout East Sussex and affects some towns far more than others.

Seaford, thankfully, is still ranked among the safest towns in Sussex. We do still have our share of incidents though and once again, NHW urges neighbours to REPORT EVERY INCIDENT. Without accurate reporting, police resources cannot be accurately and effectively allocated.

A crime in progress or about to happen (suspicious behaviour) should be reported immediately to 999. The non-emergency number 101 is a devil to get through to and so non-emergency reporting, witness statements, information on crime already happened and so on is best reported online at https://report.police.uk/ .

Reporting every incident has had tremendous success over recent months with several gangs intercepted in neighbouring towns and a number of arrests made following various acts of vandalism, theft and theft from motor vehicles. We have to keep being the eyes and ears of our neighbourhoods because little by little, it’s working.

Telephone, text and email scams continue unabated and the only defence is a savvy defence. If you aren’t expecting a call from HMRC, who definitely aren’t going to call you and especially not to warn you of your imminent arrest for outstanding taxes, be bolder than brass. If a caller sounds off, just hang up and block the number. If anyone needs your urgent attention, they can write to you by first class mail. The newest scam is a text message with a link to a website – do not click any link in a text message unless you know exactly what the link is beforehand and who the text is from without any shadow of doubt. This new fraud relies on your smartphone technology and the link is much like an email scam where you are guided to a bogus website and become vulnerable to fraud. Email scams are becoming cleverer and more deceptive. The simple rule of thumb is to be sceptical of any mail received that you weren’t expecting. Do not open attachments or links in emails you don’t recognise and be especially wary of emails from BT, Curry’s, Amazon and so on

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

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MOCKFORD’S THE BLINDMAKERS ANNOUNCEMENT For over three decades Mockford’s has been a small family business manufacturing and fitting blinds for discerning customers, who appreciate quality and the personal service only a small business can provide.

At various times over the years, they have taken action to ensure they remain a small business, for example closing the Seaford and Eastbourne showrooms, cancelling all advertising except the Seaford Scene.

It is now necessary to take further action to restrict their business, consequently they will not fit blinds in commercial premises, for example, hotels, offices etc, they will only fit blinds into homes in Eastbourne, Seaford and the surrounding villages.

The showroom attached to their workshop will be closed, the premises will be used for making roller blinds, some blinds will be displayed on the windows for those who wish to visit but please telephone, before travelling, to ensure Jean or Harvey Mockford are there to welcome you.

Mockford’s the blindmakers Most types of blind supplied and fitted, their speciality is handmade roller and vertical blinds, including spare weights and chains for verticals etc supplied.

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If you live in the Seaford and Eastbourne area and wish to arrange for Jean or Harvey to visit you with samples and submit an estimate, please telephone. If they are not in the office your call will be diverted to their mobile.

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CONCENTUS SANG CHRISTMAS

St Leonard’s Church, 8th December Concentus has triumphed yet again – raising the bar for their performances even higher. They have received the accolade of ‘Superb’ from the local print media, and ringing praise from every audience member spoken to.

People braved very poor weather to pack St Leonard’s Church, where extra chairs were placed into every available space – Concentus’ largest ever Seaford audience. And what a treat they had, experiencing the choir’s expected polished and varied programme. The packed church was noticeably engaged and drawn into the music with focused attention.

The pieces sung displayed Musical Director Adrian White’s skills in drawing out the choir’s ability to seamlessly vary tempo and volume, and his total command of his singers. Every piece showed Adrian’s characteristic infusion of meaning and emotion into the words the choir was singing. The programme was packed with festive songs and carols, but once again there is only limited space to pick out just a few of the highlights mentioned by the listeners to give a flavour of the depth and quality of the performance.

The tempo was brisk and the volume varied throughout Going to Bethlehem (J. Althouse) conveying the urgency of the journey while each chorus provided a lovely calm contrast, the whole picturing the reverence and rejoicing to come. The Rhythm of Life from Sweet Charity (C.Y. Coleman) was very pacey with great precision displayed in the piano sections without losing tempo and while maintaining clear diction throughout.

Two classical pieces highlighted the choir’s versatility: He Watching over Israel from Mendelssohn’s Elijah was sung with great sensitivity moving seamlessly between the volumes of piano and forte throughout the piece, and expressing a sense of support, protection and peace; while Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus was sung with strength and energy, volume, momentum and clarity.

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Mention must be made of Adrian’s arrangement of It Came Upon a Midnight Clear (E. Sears/R. Willis). Sung slower than is traditional, the harmonies he achieved rang out with heart-touching purity and the solo by choir member Gay Hyde was beautiful. The slower pace allowed the evocative words time to really hit home. The Prayer: Laudamus Te from Jenkin’s Gloria was achingly beautiful and wonderfully controlled – slow and quiet, with a marvellous accompaniment by the choir’s regular rehearsal pianist Anthony Wilson.

(Anthony very kindly stepped in to accompany the choir, altering all his arrangements, following a last minute cancellation from the previously booked accompanist.) Ring out Wild Bells (P. Fletcher) was a joyous celebration of the possibilities of a New Year to start afresh on the ‘nobler modes of life’, the ‘thousand years of peace’ and to cast off the old ways of war, darkness, and spite.

There was so much more. The audience was invited to sing several carols; laughed in the comic pieces where the choir (and Adrian, conducting) donned festive headgear; listened to a medley from Polar Express sung by a group drawn from the choir; heard four soloists in the medieval carol Gaudette; learned of some of the very small creatures who witnessed Jesus’ birth in the Stable Carol (V. Meakins); and saw Adrian have a chance to sing with Jo Fowler (Assistant Conductor) and Louise Soper (Assistant Musical Director) in Sparklyjollytwinklejingley from Elf (A. Snyder).

The retiring collection for the choir’s chosen charity – the JPK Project – was the biggest so far at £309, and over the Christmas period as a whole over £1,000 has been collected for them.

Every piece of this very festive programme is worthy of mention. It was a wonderful start to the festive season, delivered with all of Concentus’ expected professionalism and with that extra something which makes this an exceptional experience every time.

Watch out for their Summer Concert on 15th June, and go to www.concentus-sings.com if you would like to find out more about them and how to join the choir.

Their rehearsals started again on 7th January.

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Seaford Kurlers

Welcome to the latest from Seaford Kurlers Well, if you are reading this, you made it through Christmas and New Year. Well done!

In my January article I explained the sport of New Age Kurling. I must admit it does sound rather complicated. Don’t let that put you off. Instead – be curious and come to see Seaford Kurlers in action.

Make this a year when you can blossom into a new you. Get out and get to know other people. If you join Seaford Kurlers, you will do just that. The sport is suitable for everyone and you will be meeting a friendly bunch of people.

that we have can be done either at Wave Leisure, courtesy of an excellent restaurant, or our larger events are done at the Seaford Royal British Legion.

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SBC Singers Christmas Charity Concert for WAVES Although Christmas may seem a long time ago, it really is worth talking about the successful concert by SBC Singers and supporting performers. It was a very well attended, cheerful event, and the choice of songs and other talented musical items was varied and appealing.

Claire had also accepted a request for the choir to sing Graham and Alyson Tucker’s own composition, called ‘Born For You’. Well done to Claire Childs for leading the whole choir from strength to strength. One retired professional musician commented on how pleasing it was to hear how accurately and in tune the sopranos sang together.

The first half included a selection of popular carols that allowed much appreciated audience participation.

The audience volume definitely increased with the obvious enjoyment of singing The te as Jesus. h baby Scarlet laby’ wit Calypso Carol.

The lively rhythm set many feet swinging ristmas Lul g ‘Ch The choir singin and tapping. A completely different atmosphere was achieved while the choir sang ‘Christmas Lullaby’. In a tableau of Mary and Jesus, the part of the baby was faultlessly played by the baby Scarlette. Although very tired and the song being sung very gently, she didn’t fall asleep, but sat up quietly and looked around at the audience with curiosity as she won everyone’s heart.

We were exposed to such a variety of instrumental pieces as well as songs. It was really lovely to hear the local Seaford Bell ringers who were first rate musically and added genuine Christmas nostalgia to the concert.

Rosemary Kemp played two piano pieces – one was written by Joseph Cooper of ‘Face the Music’ fame.

The audience had fun trying to guess the style it was modelled on (J.S. Bach) and a hidden tune in it (Three Blind Mice). Many were able to guess correctly! Her second piece was genuinely by J.S. Bach.

As always Claire included young musical talent. Maia delicately played a piano piece called ‘Reverie’ by Debussy. In the Choir’s Autumn concert a 7-year-old, Alice, beautifully played an unusual Chinese ‘keyboard’ called Gazheng, and two sisters, Sarah and Ruth of only 13 and 15 years old, played a cello and treble recorder duet. All Christmas concerts need at least one song from the Messiah and Margot gave us this in ‘Come Unto Him.’ It really was a concert of two different halves. ‘Born For You’ was a special attractive rendition of the Christmas story. The Musical featured a beautiful duet sung by Alyson Tucker and Peter King. It was clear that it brought tears to the eyes of many who were listening to the words of this well written song. The Musical moved peoples hearts to understand more the impact of the events of the first Christmas, when God’s son, Jesus, was born.

Many thanks for your generous donations, which raised £450 for the local charity WAVES, that helps families in Seaford, especially those who are feeling vulnerable and isolated from the community. The charity strives to make a real difference to the lives of the many people who are somehow at risk in our community and may have fallen through the net of statutory provision.

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Seaford Stamp & Post Card Club Tony Hope started his presentation on Exhibitions et al with an 1837 letter (left) in which a lady from Southampton, who had been given a piece of the Queen’s (Victoria) wedding cake was excitedly telling her friend all about it: ‘I must tell you that I had a taste of the Queen’s bride cake. Mrs Share is friendly with My Garney’s house keeper, and the Earl of Errol married Lady Harriett Garney. The Earl of Errol being Lord High Stewart of the Queen’s household was able to send cake from the Queen’s table to Mr Garney’s niece Mrs Garney at Runcton Hall about 3 miles from Lyme, and that’s where I came to taste the Queen’s cake.’

Tony showed hundreds of original engravings, documents, postcards, Cinderella stamps and pieces of ephemera which brought to life the Great Exhibition of 1851 inaugurated by Prince Albert, (the Prince Albert stamp right, was from a small trial run but it was never issued to the general public). The exhibition was held in the Crystal Palace built in Hyde Park and it cost 1/- for the general public but 5/- for special days

so as to keep the hoi paloi away! The public were fascinated by the latest gadgets and machines such as the first machine made by De La Rue for printing envelopes (above). The Crystal Palace was dismantled a few years later and re-erected at Sydenham in South London in an area now called Crystal Palace.

In the second half of his talk Tony showed material from later exhibitions and congresses. The 1908 exhibition proudly had stands which explained the excitement of air travel by balloon (right) and the latest procedures for ladies’ hygiene.

More-or-less all the exhibitions up to 1940 were covered in detail and much too much material displayed to fully take it all in. A big thank you from everyone present for your fascinating display Tony.

Our 13th February talk will be given by Maurice Shorten and is on the privately produced stamps and envelopes made for the 1971 GB Post Office Strike.

The first half of our meeting on 13th March will be our AGM and the second half will contain our annual stamp and postcard competitions. The 10th April meeting will be given by John Wright and is entitled Canadian Postal History up to 1910.

If you are interested in any of these talks then please come along. The club holds its meeting every second Wednesday in the month at the Constitutional Club in Crouch Lane. The meeting starts at 7.15pm and ends at around 9.15pm. Details can be obtained from the club secretary David Manthorpe 01323 492433, email: david.manthorpe10@gmail.com.

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NEWHAVEN, PEACEHAVEN AND SEAFORD LIONS CLUB We were quite busy at the end of 2018. During November we spent a week at Sainsbury’s with our collecting buckets collecting for Indonesia. If you remember, last October there was a devastating volcanic eruption resulting in a tsunami that did an enormous amount of damage to the coastal areas of Indonesia. There was an immediate response and aid was sent. We decided to wait a bit because the need for help would not go away for quite a while, so between 10th and 17th November we were at Sainsbury’s. We collected nearly £1,000 and so were able, using some of our funds as well, to send £2,000 to LCIF (Lions Clubs International Foundation).

LCIF was set up 50 years ago for emergency appeals and clubs donate to it what they can when they can.

The money is then used in the case of emergencies and is distributed through the Lions Clubs in the affected areas. Every penny goes to those who need the help because there are no administration costs. The Lions members pay this themselves through their subs.

Since 1968, LCIF has been helping Lions enhance their service. US$1 billion has been awarded through more than 13,000 grants. Here are the numbers from these efforts. l 9.1 million cataract surgeries l Lions Quest has been implemented in more than 100 countries l US$118 million in disaster relief l 87.7 million children immunised against measles.

We would like to thank Sainsbury’s for the help they gave us.

December saw us out with our sleigh, not in Seaford though, the Rotary Clubs have that honour. We went out in Peacehaven, not as often as we would have liked because of the weather. We did manage six evenings though and, thanks to the generosity of the people of Peacehaven, collected over £1,200. This money will

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remain in our funds for a while and will be used in our community to help those who need it.

We have also launched our Wenceslas Project, which has been set up to help those in fuel poverty. For a number of years people have been saying they don’t really need their winter fuel allowance of £200 per household, but do not know how to use it effectively to help those who are in need. Those who don’t feel they need it can now donate to the Lions, and with help from Citizens Advice, food banks etc, we will send it where it is needed. All will be done anonymously and collected in a separate bank account set up specifically for this purpose. This is going well, so thank you to all who have donated to the project. We have been able to help several people and families to stay warm over Christmas and cook a Christmas dinner. It is not too late because fuel poverty stays with us even though our Winter Fuel Payments only come at Christmas.

If you feel like donating, please send a cheque to The Lion Treasurer, 3 Middle Furlong, Seaford, BN25 1SR. If you want your donation acknowledged, please send an email address as we don’t feel we should be spending the money on postage.

We presented a new computer to Citizens Advice.

Universal Credit has already started in our area in a small way and is due to be extended to many more people in due course. Claims can only be done online and many people need help with this. Citizen’s Advice does not have the computers to help people so they asked if we could help out computer-wise. We did, and presented the manager Jackie Wilkes with a new laptop which will be well used for the benefit of our community.

Other donations given just before Christmas included £1,000 to the foodbank in Newhaven and £200 to Hillcrest Community Centre to enable them to provide Christmas dinners for the elderly and needy

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in Newhaven. These people would have been on their own over Christmas and may possibly not have had a dinner at all.

Seaford will be getting a new Skate Park. The council have a grant to build a new skate park but unfortunately it fell short of the actual money needed.

The Lions have stepped in and pledged to make up this shortfall. I read in the January Seaford Scene that the work is due to ‘go ahead in April’. The work will take 14 weeks and so in the summer we will have a new exciting skate park. Let’s hope things are not delayed.

If you are interested in finding out more about your local Lions Club and the things we do, or want to know more about the projects we have been doing give us a call on 0845 833 5981 or look at our website www.npslions.co.uk or come and see us.

The Club meets at 8pm on the fourth Thursday of each month at the White Lion Hotel, Seaford.

Photos (from top): NPS Lions Christmas collection; presenting a new laptop to Jackie Wilkes at Citizens Advice.

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Thursday 28th February, 6.30pm Arts@theCrypt, Church Street, Julian of £5, Norwich Uncovered Tickets proceeds to the Crypt.

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Julian of Norwich is in my personal Top Ten of great English women – yet largely unknown.

A 14th-century contemporary of Chaucer, she was the first woman to write Crypt Gallery, Church Street, Seaford a book in English.

February 28th 7.30pm £5.00 entry (all money raised to Crypt Gallery Some achievement. Yet remarkably, she disappeared from view for 600 years, before her rediscovery in the 20th century. There are now ‘Julian’ groups all over the world, including Seaford.

An anchoress in Norwich, she lived sealed up in a cell for forty years, surrounded by plague, misogyny, inequality, political violence and religious bigotry.

It was the worst of times and she should have gone mad... yet she remained sane and inspired many, giving the world one of its most famous calls to hope: ‘All shall be well, and all shall be well and all manner of things shall be well.’

Who was she? Why did she pray for a near-death experience – and then choose containment in a cell?

And how, amid these traumatic years, did she speak with such optimism?

In the ancient and beautiful setting of the Crypt’s Undercroft, Simon Parke reflects on her life and her times, her difficulties and her hope, including readings from his novel about her, The Secret Testament of Julian.

Some surprising light in the winter dark of February.

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During photosynthesis plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen. Humans do the opposite, meaning oxygen levels in a room with plants are increased. At night most plants do the reverse, apart from orchids and succulents, making these a good choice for a bedroom. Plants release water vapour, increasing humidity in the air around them. A study shows that dry skin, colds, sore throats and dry coughs are reduced when plants are in rooms. Flowers such as peace lilies and gerberas purify the air by removing toxins, and research shows that contaminants are pulled into the soil where micro-organisms convert them into food for the plant. Scented flowers improve to d

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ll kinds of weather occurs in February: rain, snow, ice or days of sunshine – it’s a month to get through and anticipate the spring. In the meantime the garden can be brought indoors – flowers in the home have always been popular, and house plants are gaining favour, with a huge variety available. The Horticultural Trades Association Market Update states that houseplant sales increased 32% in 2018 compared to 2017. Studies suggest that plants, being living organisms, interact with the body, mind and the home itself in ways that enhance quality of life.

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The common sunflower or Helianthus annuus came from the Americas and the seeds were brought to Europe in the 16th century. Oil from the seeds was soon widely used in cooking. The sunflower probably gets its name from the shape of the flower; the heads also tend to turn towards the sun as it moves across the sky. Sunflowers grow tall – the tallest recorded reached 30 feet.

The tiny disk flowers in the centre of the flower head are arranged in spirals set in 2 different directions, the most efficient way of packing in as many seeds as is mathematically possible. Sow sunflower seeds now in pots indoors, or in spring if sowing outside. Take a look inside the flower heads when they bloom in summer and see how nature has worked its magic so efficiently.

Sunflowers bring a smile to anyone’s face – bees, hoverflies and birds appreciate them too.

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Sleeping Beauty would have such a shock if she were to be woken from her long sleep within the walls of our garden at the Crouch. She might be forgiven for thinking it was approaching spring; on the other hand, depending on where in the garden the prince kissed her, she might think it was autumn. Never mind briar roses – Rosa ‘Fairy’ was still making its blushing presence felt.

For, like many other gardens in Seaford, there was an extraordinary variety of plants in flower to herald the New Year. So surprised was Ana to see our red abutilon in exotic display that she recorded everything that was in bloom early in January.

Her list includes Daphne odora ‘Aureomarginata’, Fatsia japonica, Bergenia cordifolia, Coronilla glauca, English marigold, Nandina domestica, hellebores, clematis (possibly ‘Winter Beauty’), sweet rocket, bellis, pieris, jasmine, Salvia microphylla ‘Cerro Potosi’, Salvia ‘Nachtvlinder’, Erica carnea, snowdrops and winter-flowering pansies.

With all these flowers to admire, working in the garden last month was even more of a pleasure than usual. As well as doing the usual January jobs, such as clearing leaves and deadheading, general maintenance work went ahead while Ann got on with creating a five-star bug hotel that makes great use of a selection of different-shaped tiles kindly given to us by roofer Clive Polling, along with logs and stones.

help Lindsay and her team of volunteers revamp the beautiful Peace Garden. It may be looking a little bare at the moment, but that’s because plants that Lindsay wants to keep have been dug up, are being stored and will, said James, be replanted after the soil has been treated to a dressing of mushroom compost. New plants will then be added. Currently Lindsay and her helpers are meeting once a month to restore this space that brings so much pleasure and solace to local people.

What’s January for but resolutions? Well, ask our volunteers what they would like the committee to consider and the ideas bubble up, so the coming year could well see a programme of workshops and talks devised across a range of subjects that could include, for instance, dealing with slugs and snails, potting on and pruning for novice gardeners. But of course, as chair Allison pointed out, visit the garden at any time during the year and you’ll see it all going on, with volunteers always happy to talk and swap garden lore. We are open every Wednesday morning from 9.30am until 12.30pm and love seeing new faces as well as the more familiar ones. With our crazy weather, who knows what will be out when we come to write this piece for the March issue?

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Photos (from top): Ann creates luxury accommodation for bugs; abutilon in flower; Rosa ‘Fairy’; English marigold.

Volunteers and visitors going into our garden via East Street can’t fail to have noticed the activity going on in the Peace Garden under the care of Lindsay, who, coincidentally, co-founded our garden. Volunteers James and Abdul have been nipping next door to

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Schools plant trees to remember Seaford’s World War I Dead December saw the community of Seaford’s schools taking part in the Elms for Armistice project – to plant 104 disease-resistant elm trees – one for each Seaford serviceman lost in World War I. The Armistice Elms have been planted at locations across Seaford, including at Cradle Hill School, Seaford Primary School, Annecy Primary School, Chyngton Primary School, Seaford Head School, St John’s School and Bowden House School.

Pupils, staff and parents joined in planting the trees with help from Seaford Tree Wardens volunteers. The children enjoyed learning about the trees, and how to plant them and look after them. Nikki Hills from the Sussex Wildlife Trust spoke with pupils about the wildlife these trees will attract. The school communities also learnt about the reason for planting the trees during their lessons and in after-school clubs, and that it’s hoped the rare White-letter Hairstreak butterflies will make the trees their new homes.

helps keep the memory of our heroes alive through the generations’.

Elms for Armistice is supported by Seaford Town Council and the South Downs National Park. If you’d like to find out more about tree planting in Seaford, please visit: www.seafordtreewardens.wordpress.com.

Photos (from top): Seaford Head pupils, staff and volunteers planting their tree; (l-r) Margery Diamand, Tree Warden, Harry Philips (Cradle Hill reception pupil), Dan Phillips, father of Harry, Garden Club volunteer, ex-pupil, ex-service man and Invictus games 2018 silver medal winner; (back, l-r) Dan Phillips, Leila Chinehasha (Garden Club volunteer, ex-pupil), (front, l-r) Neo and Zac Chinehasha, Harry Phillips. Leila and Dan both also planted some of the original trees on the school site.

Margery Diamand and Diana Windley, the lead Tree Wardens on the project, were impressed by the enthusiasm and commitment of the pupils at all of the schools taking part. The Tree Wardens plan to visit the schools regularly to monitor the trees and ensure they thrive.

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Sussex is beginning to bloom and, in the absence of pollinating insects, one of our first flowers is depending on a February breeze to deliver its Valentine’s message.

You’ll all know male hazel flowers. They’re the catkins; those droopy ‘lambs tails’ which cast their sulphur clouds of dusty love into the countryside. These clouds are made of a multitude of lonely pollen grains; each cruising on the wind hoping to find the female hazel flower. Look closely on the branches and you’ll see her desperately trying to grab a grain with her bright pink tentacle tassels.

This windswept romance has occurred ever since the end of the last Ice Age when our defrosting land was a botanical blank canvas. Hazel was one of the first pioneers. In an empty landscape, under open skies, it

established its vast nutty empire becoming our most abundant tree species. But Hazel’s just not very good at being a tree. It doesn’t grow very tall. So, when the big boys started muscling into Britain, its claim to the canopy crown ended. Giant oaks blocked the sun and banished hazel to the shadows – an understory underdog.

There, Gollum-like, hazel waited; until we showed up.

Mesolithic man, foraging around for food, acquired a taste for hazelnuts. If you’ve ever witnessed me poking around with a spoon in the bottom of a Nutella jar it’s clear that this love of hazelnuts, and our table manners, have changed little in the last 10,000 years. Hazel wood has many uses; firewood, fences, fishing rods, shepherd’s crooks, walking sticks, water diviners and magic wands.

Hazel poles were the wattle in the ‘wattle and daub’ that held together our early homes. Hazel helped us build Britain. And it built a Britain full of burly men with axes who marched into the wild woods and cut down those big oaks. And as our woodlands were cleared hazel rose again and regained its place in our developing countryside. Perhaps we were part of its comeback plan all along?

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The Mountain Firework Company at Seaford Sessions After November’s sell-out and highly praised performance of Hatful of Rain, Seaford Sessions are presenting another bluegrass band to play at the Little Theatre on 23rd February. Brighton-based five-piece The Mountain Firework Company say they came together over heartache and wine to create what has been described as ‘gorgeous folk/alt country pop, with equal parts darkness and cheeky humour’, and ‘alternative bluegrass with a dark treacle folk centre’.

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Gareth was manager of the Sidewinder pub in Brighton when he determined to put a band together, and at first they were an electric band playing a mix of afro-punk and jazzy drum and bass, but after a short while Gareth went back to his roots as a folk/blues finger picker and the band reemerged as the acoustic combo of today.

The band is now working on its fourth album and for four years running has performed to sell-out shows at Brighton Festival Fringe as well as at Glastonbury and other festivals, and acoustic venues such as the Green Note and Cecil Sharpe House in London.

Doors open at the Little Theatre in Steyne Road at 7pm when the bar will be open. At the time of writing only a few of the £10 tickets remained, available at www.seafordsessions.org, from the Tourist Information Centre or on the door for £12.50.

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CONTINUING TO LIVE A FULFILLING LIFE – EVEN WITH A DIAGNOSIS ‘Life does not end with a dementia diagnosis’ – is one of the key tenets of Clifden House in Seaford.

With a mission to help its residents, who all suffer with dementia, to continue to live a fulfilling and engaging life it operates an impressive variety of activities and events.

‘This allows every resident to engage as much as they desire with the world around them, both within and outside Clifden House,’ said activity coordinator, Deena.

Some of the recent events at the home included supporting the Wave Charity, with a number of residents attending its recent concert in the town.

This was followed by all the residents attending at least one of several pantomimes over the holiday period. Bus trips with lunches at various local towns plus several musical performances at the home are a regular occurrence. Nevertheless it is always The Swing Time Sweethearts’ visit to Clifden that raises the roof with their wide range of 1940s wartime and swing songs.

Nial Joyce of Clifden House Dementia Care Centre, said: ‘Keeping our residents engaged with what they enjoy is very important. With spring on the horizon, we are increasing our focus on physical and sport activities; these include more walks, more bowls, pitch and putt and even walking football at the local Wave Leisure Centre. Luckily we have also managed to get hold of some Albion FC tickets and will be taking residents along to a match in April too!’

THANK YOU Clifden House’s annual raffle raised almost £200 thanks to the generous donations of over 20 local retailers and suppliers. These include Cost Cutters, Onneka, Bobs, Toy Town, Seaford’s Greengrocer, Shahjahan Indian, K&L Jewellers, Marks Jewellers, Scoop & Weigh, Cloe’s Coffee Shop, J K Pope & Sons, Oscar Computers, Totally Wicked, Jason’s Barbers, Biker Bits, Angie’s Newsagent, Redgold Opticians and Phoenix Hair and Beauty. The money will be used to buy a large gaming table for the residents to use.

Deena, activity coordinator at the home, said, ‘We are thrilled to be able to get this for the residents. Our pool table is already very popular so a multi-functional gaming table will be very welcome.’

For further information or if you simply need advice on dementia care options generally, visit: www.clifdenhouse.co.uk T: 01323 896460 E: office@clifdenhouse.co.uk.

Photos from top: Christmas cheer at Clifden House; Meeting Mr. Claus at Wave Charity Concert; Lunch in Saltdean.

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Old School Surgery Seaford, incorporating Alfriston & East Dean Surgeries

Patient Participation Group The Patient Participation Group works with our GP practice to help ensure that patients views are understood and where at all possible reflected in the way services are delivered. As winter is now upon us, the group is trying to raise awareness of the impact that a simple accident can have on our daily lives. With the wet, windy and possibly icy days ahead, together with dark evenings, tripping and falling with dire consequences is an all too-real possibility for us all.

Someone who is normally independent, perhaps living on their own, but enjoying a full and happy life can suddenly become totally dependent on others and no longer able to enjoy life to the full. A simple fall can easily mean a broken bone or joint and result in many painful months in hospital and the need for extensive ongoing support from family or friends.

I suspect we all know someone who has found themselves in this position, but few of us would have considered that it could possibly happen to us. The stark reality of course is that it could at any time. It only takes a moment’s lack of thought or concentration, too much of a rush, wrong glasses, poor light with no torch, inappropriate footwear, forgotten walking stick or frame, uneven paving stone, texting on the go…

Simply being aware could be just enough to make that difference and avoid what could otherwise be that absolutely worst of days!

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The following relates the very recent experience of the wife of one of our group members:

Oh my goodness – why did I do that?

It happens so easily. A false move and something gets broken. It happens to other people not to me. But it does. My wife was carrying a bundle of clothing and walked into the glass door into our conservatory. She bounced, got a severe bruise on her head, fell on the floor, and dislocated and broke a bone in her wrist. She is not the sort of person to do silly things but this was and she admits it.

Now, have you thought what you cannot do with only one hand? An amazing amount of quite everyday things.

Try cleaning your glasses for instance or tying your shoelaces, or the many more intimate things which require two hands. Believe me, I have found them out during the last few weeks. But supposing I hadn’t been available? Or supposing you live alone? What then? The lesson is to BE CAREFUL. DON’T FALL OVER. It only takes a moment and then some very lengthy weeks of regret. The problem is that as we get older the bones become more fragile, break more easily and take longer to mend. So…

Be careful – you know it makes sense

Next time you visit the Old School Surgery have a look at our notice board where you will find useful information on falls and accident prevention. If we have really caught your attention you may like to have a look at www.independentliving.co.uk/advice/fall-prevention/ A few simple precautions to consider: l l

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Wear sensible shoes.

If you have trouble with your balance, consider using a walking stick or frame.

Try to have a stock of grit and salt to hand, and a snow shovel. Clear access to your home, if you are able to.

Know your own limits, and bear in mind that you might be more likely to have a fall if you are tired or distracted – it could happen to any of us!

Use a torch in the dark.

Take extra care on uneven ground and during bad weather or poor light.

Just be aware – keep yourself safe and out of hospital!

Have a healthy and very happy 2019.

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A Good Read

of these trees produces quinine, a much sought-after treatment for malaria. Despite knowing that it is a suicide mission, since others have tried and failed, he agrees to go to get away from his miserable life at home. Once in Peru he travels to a mysterious village, given the name Bedlam Stacks. Three large pillars of rock rise into the sky with homes and shops built on to the sides of them.

The Bedlam Stacks

by Natasha Pulley If you like a novel that feels like a luxurious meal in a restaurant where you can enjoy each course at a slow pace, then this is the novel for you. This slow-burner is in no rush to reach its conclusion and invites you to indulge in the world of 19th century Peru.

And this is where fact (the expedition did take place, led by Clement Markham, who accompanies the fictitious Merrick) and historical fiction meets fantasy and you realise that the novel is not going where you thought it might. A line of salt that no one can cross, statues that move, and a priest with knowledge far beyond his years. What will Merrick discover, and will it ultimately be more valuable to him than the precious quinine?

Pulley skilfully mixes facts and historical fiction with fantasy as the wwnovel turns in a way that you don’t expect.

It is 1859 and Merrick Tremayne is asked to undertake an expedition to Peru by the East India Company. As an ex-opium smuggler, and a gardener, they want him to supervise the search for cinchona trees. The bark

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AWARD WINNERS LAUNCH NEW PROJECT Having received recognition from a variety of award providers, including the Argus Community Stars, Sussex Life Awards, BBC Radio Sussex and Surrey Awards and the Lewes District Business Awards for her work with local charities, Telscombe Cliffs resident Paula Woolven has formed a new Community Interest Company (CIC) aimed at supporting non-profit and gateway organisations to become more sustainable and achieve their goals.

Paula says, ‘During my work with local charities, I have regularly been asked to step in and help other organisations with issues including fundraising, awareness, memberships and governance. I’m horrified every time I hear news of a charity or non-profit group

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As Co-Founder and Director of Seaford Musical Theatre Juniors, Paula grew the organisation from 12 children in 2011 to over 80 members but realised that to fulfil her dream of creating the Havens Community Hub, she would have to dedicate more time and has left the Barn Theatre, where she helped fundraise tens of thousands of pounds, including over £6,000 recently to renovate the auditorium seating.

The Havens Community Hub CIC Directors are Wendy Reed and Michaela Twaits, both of whom have worked alongside Paula on other projects in the community. ‘Both Wendy and Michaela excel in training and communication, and I consider myself extremely lucky to have two such friendly and enthusiastic partners to start this exciting journey with,’ said Paula. ‘I know the benefits we can offer groups and individuals in the Havens coastal area will have a wide knock-on effect and support an enormous number of people.’

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Cycling Without Age – Seaford Chapter Seaford now has it’s own chapter of Cycling Without Age CWA originated in Copenhagen when the founder, Ole Kassow, realised that enabling isolated, elderly people to experience the outdoors again improved the quality of their lives.

The volunteer organisation is now in 40 countries and has over 15,000 volunteer riders, known as pilots.

The concept is for each chapter to raise funds to buy electrically-assisted trishaws and then to give free rides to the isolated within their community. Here in Seaford we intend to broaden the concept and give rides to anyone who is isolated, regardless of age or

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circumstances. We have raised over £16,000 and have two trishaws available to provide the service. We will be giving rides generally along the promenade and through the Ouse Valley Nature Reserve with the option of a coffee stop in Newhaven before returning.

Each trishaw is equipped with a waterproof and warm lined, waist high muff, fleece blankets and waterproof ponchos so can be used to give rides through the winter (although strong winds and heavy rain would preclude operation).

We are currently making contact with community groups and local charities who can suggest to us people who will benefit from the service. Anyone can refer people to us, the only proviso is that those people are isolated in some way, by age, infirmity, disability or financial difficulty for example. As long as they can access the trishaw, with support from a carer if necessary, they can be accepted for a ride.

We also need more volunteer pilots to give the rides.

There is no minimum time commitment, just a desire to help the isolated community. As the trishaws are electrically assisted there is no need to be an athlete (and the vast majority of the rides will be on the flat).

Volunteers or people with requests for rides can make contact via our Facebook page (Cycling Without Age – Seaford Chapter) or by texting 07596 734170 (phone is not constantly monitored).

Spring will see an increase in the visibility of our trishaws, when the warmer weather means we can be out with more frequency. Please engage with us (particularly our passengers) if you see us.

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What’s On In Feb? Friday 1st Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road 2.15pm - 4pm. Guest speakers, activities, tea and biscuits.

Transport available. New members always welcome.

Tel: Pauline 01323 895216 Email: white-65@talktalk.net

Includes works by Beethoven, Charles-François Gounod, Mozart and Lennox Berkeley.

Tickets £15 non-member/£5 student/accompanied children free. Available from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church Street, or via society treasurer Paul Moore. www.seafordmusicsociety.com

Open Mic/Jam Sessions The Seven Sisters, Alfriston Rd 8.30pm. Perform or jam with some great local musicians. Full PA/keys etc. supplied. www.face book.com seahavenopenmic

Monday 4th Seaford U3A Tea Party Con Club, Crouch Lane 2pm. Talk and afternoon tea.

‘Henry II and the Empire of the Devil’ by James Dickinson. £4 incl. afternoon tea (members only). Please book before 10am on the day. Tel: 01323 899572 www.u3asites.org.uk/seaford

Saturday 2nd Art@St James’ St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road Morning. Watercolour. First session of a10-week course. £100.

Afternoon. Mixed Media. First session of a12-week course. £120.

Tel: 01323 492800 or contact Liz Davies via the website. www.stjamestrustseaford.co.uk Foundation of Spiritual Healing and Guidance St James’ Trust Community Centre, Blatchington Road 2pm - 4pm. Free healing, qualified approved healers in attendance. No appointment.

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

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sunday 3rd Beach Clean The Buckle end of the beach 10am. Gloves, bags and litter pickers provided, or bring your own bucket. Supervised children welcome. Rubbish sorted for recycling. Facebook: Plastic Free Seaford Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 10.30am. Elford Numbum 9 & 10. www.nssc.org.uk Seaford Music Society St Leonard’s Church, Church St 3pm. Concert featuring London Mozart Players.

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Tuesday 5th Seaford Head Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road Monthly meeting and lunch for members and guests.Tel: Dennis Cockram 01323 491332, email: dcockram1@sky.com Seaford Natural History Society St Luke’s Church Centre, Walmer Road 2.15pm. ‘50 Years A Local Nature Reserve’, talk

by Alison Baker. Visitors £3.

Tel: 01323 893526 www. seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk Quiz Night The Old Plough, Church St 8.30pm. Regular quiz night and raffle in aid of the Youth Counselling Project. Teams of up to 8, early arrival advised! www.tycp.org.uk Wednesday 6th Splash Point Jazz Club The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road 7pm. The Neal Richardson Trio with special guest Louise Clare Marshall (vocals). £10 on the door or online: www.wegottickets.com/ splashpointjazz The Wednesday Group Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 7.30pm. Estate Planning, with a speaker from the Co-op. All welcome.

Thursday 7th Family Roots, Eastbourne & District Family History Society Ocklynge School, Victoria Drive, Eastbourne 7.30pm. ‘Woods Family 19661985’, talk by Paul Jordan.

New members welcome.

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

Friday 8th Hearing Aid Maintenance, NHS Batteries & Hearing Loss Advice Downs 60+ Club, Sutton Corner 10am - 12 noon. Drop in and meet your local, friendly team from East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre. Please bring your brown NHS record book.

Tel: 01323 722505 Email: mail@eshrc.org.uk www. eshrc.org.uk Friday 8th - Saturday 16th Seaford Little Theatre – ‘Who’s Who?’ Seaford Little Theatre, 4 Steyne Road 7.45pm (not 8th & 16th), 2.30pm (8th & 16th only).

Tickets £9 tiered, £8 level.

Available from Redgold Opticians, 32 Broad St. Enquiries tel: 07984 280067 www.seafordlittletheatre.co.uk Saturday 9th Charity Concert Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 7pm - 9pm. Eclectrix plus classical piano and trio and other guest musicians. Silent auction. Proceeds will help rebuild the home of a charity worker helping orphans

in Cambodia.Tickets £10, available from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church Street, or via the church. Tel: 01323 896009 Email: office@ seafordbaptistchurch.org.uk The Royal British Legion Claremont Road, Seaford 8.30pm. Gemma Albrow.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sunday 10th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 10.30am. Elford Numbum 11 & 12. www.nssc.org.uk Sunday Tea Dances Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Rd, Newhaven 2pm - 4.30pm. Ballroom, Latin, popular sequence and occasional line dances. £6, including tea and biscuits (first visit £1.50). Tel: Fred Weston on 01323 898813 Tuesday 12th Probus Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 12 noon for 12.30pm lunch.

Monthly meeting with 2-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 899300 or 01323 896024 Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford Clubhouse 7pm. NSSC Board Meeting (members only). www.nssc.org.uk GuestHouse Storytellers Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven 7.30pm. Part 2 of ‘Silence’, with Rachel Rose Reid – you do not need to have seen Part 1. Age 12+. Tickets £7 in advance/£9, on the door. www. guesthousestorytellers.com Wednesday 13th Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 2pm. Waiting list for new members. To hire the hall for events, tel: Hilary Elworthy 01323 894066. www.esfwi.org.uk/wis/seaford Seaford Museum & Heritage Society Martello Tower 2.30pm. ‘The House on the Cliff ’, illustrated talk by Lynn Lawson. Members £2/Nonmembers £5. Stepfree access now available.

Tel: 01323 898222 www.seafordmuseum.co.uk

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Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane, 7pm for 7.30pm. ‘1971 GB Post Office Strike’, talk by Maurice Shorten. All stamp and postcard collectors welcome.

Tel: 01323 492433 www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sspc Thursday 14th Bizzybirds The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road 10am - 12 noon. Monthly meeting for women looking to build their business and network with like-minded women. www.bizzybirds.co.uk Seahaven RAFA Lunch 12 noon for 12.30pm. Twocourse lunch at either the Royal British Legion or the White Lion. Book one week in advance. Tel: 01323 898907 Friday 15th Hearing Aid Maintenance, NHS Batteries & Hearing Loss Advice St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road 10am - 12 noon. Drop in and meet your local, friendly team from East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre. Please bring your brown NHS record book.

Tel: 01323 722505 Email: mail@eshrc.org.uk www. eshrc.org.uk Seaford Deafblind Support Group Ashleigh Glegg House, Grosvenor Road 10.30am - 12 noon. Friendly, relaxed group. New members welcome. Tel: 01323 722505 Email: mail@eshrc.org.uk www. eshrc.org.uk Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘C’est La Vie’, cert.

15. Tickets £6/£5/£3.50.

Available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, tel: 01323 897426, or online. www.seafordcinema.org Friday 15th - Sunday 17th LitFest 2019 Arts@theCrypt, Church St Friday 5pm - 7pm Join us for a reception to mark the opening (free). Saturday 10am – tea and coffee (free); 11am – Poetry workshop; 2pm – Maeve Jenkinson and Martin Neill; 3pm – Seahaven Writers; 5pm –

Barry Winbolt; 6pm – Pop-Up Singers; 7pm – Nicholas Royle.

Sunday 10am – tea and coffee (free); 11am – Richard Wright; 12 noon – Seahaven Poets (free); 2pm – Jill Bush; 3pm - Joy Lewis and Derrick Hughes; 4pm – Umi Sinha and Elizabeth Scott; 5pm – Ruth Figgest; 7pm – Open Mic Poetry with Guest Poet Susan Evans.

Admission £5 per session except where otherwise stated, available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street or via Eventbrite on www.thecryptgallery.com For more details visit www. seahavenpoets.co.uk Saturday 16th East Dean & Friston WI Table Top Sale East Dean Village Hall,Village Green Lane, East Dean 10am - 12.30pm. Tea and cake available. 50p entry. Sale tables £10 each.

Tel: Jan Smith 01323 423858 Lunchtime Concert St Leonard’s Church, Church St 1pm. Clare Beesley (flute) and Peter Churchill (piano accordian). Free event selfsupported by donations. www.seafordparish.org.uk The Royal British Legion Claremont Road, Seaford 8.30pm. Disco with Paul.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sunday 17th Friends of Tide Mills meeting Tide Mills 10am - 12 noon. Meet at beach end of old village road.

Help us to care for this special place. Email: brian.skinner2@ btinternet.com Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 10.30am. Elford Numbum 13 & 14. www.nssc.org.uk The Joyce Campbell Sunday Lunch Club St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road 1pm. £6. Sunday roast and get-together for Seaford senior citizens. Transport can be arranged. To book and further details tel: 01323 890175

Corelli Ensemble St Pancras Church, Ireland’s Lane, Lewes 4pm. Repeat of Seaford January concert. Handel, Boyce, Paul Lewis, Warlock and Vaughan Williams. Followed by refreshments and a chance to meet the performers. Tickets £12 on the door/£10 in advance (children free). www.corelliensemble.co.uk

Sussex Wildlife Trust Seaford & Eastbourne Area Group Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Road, Eastbourne 7.30pm. ‘Jewels of South East Asia’, illustrated talk by Ray Hale, naturalist and wildlife photographer. SWT members £3/Visitors £4. Tel: 01424 777291 or 07946 753135. www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Tuesday 19th Seaford Natural History Society St Luke’s Church Centre, Walmer Road 2.15pm. ‘Untold Riches on Your Doorstep’, talk by Chris Brewer.

Visitors £3.Tel: 01323 893526 www.seafordnaturalhistory. org.uk

Friday 22nd Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘Lady Bird’, cert.

15. Tickets £6/£5/£3.50.

Available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, tel: 01323 897426, or online. www.seafordcinema.org

Wednesday 20th Seaford U3A Coffee Morning Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 10am - 12 noon. Find out about courses, workshops and outings. £2 incl. tea/coffee/cake.

Prospective members welcome. www.u3asites.org.uk/seaford

Comedy Seaford The View at Seaford Head, Southdown Road 8pm (doors 7pm). Monthly comedy night hosted by Julie Jepson. Headliner Chris Chopping. Tickets £10 on door or in advance from Golf Club and Seaford Tourist Info, 37 Church St. Tel: 07773 522943

National Trust Seaford Association (NTSA) Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane.

2.30pm. ‘Quirky Sussex’, talk by Kevin Gordon. New members welcome (incl. non-NT members). Visitors £2.50. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/nt Plauschgruppe The White Lion, Claremont Rd 7pm. German conversation group for experienced, rusty and new German speakers. For details, tel: Peter 01323 897360 The Wednesday Group Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 7.30pm. Informal:Val Hammond.

All welcome.

Thursday 21st Seaford Afternoon Flower Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 2pm. ‘Blooming Marvellous’, demonstration by Christine Nash. Annual fee £28, visitors £5 on the door, including refreshments. Tel: Mary Morris 01323 893899 or Sue Ward 01323 894848

Saturday 23rd Seaford Sessions: The Mountain Firework Company Seaford Little Theatre, 4 Steyne Road 7pm (doors), 7.45pm (show).

Brighton-based acoustic fivepiece, incorporating country, folk, bluegrass and Americana.

Tickets £10, available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, or online. £12.50 on the door. www.seafordsessions.org The Royal British Legion Claremont Road, Seaford 8.30pm. Loose Change.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sunday 24th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 11am. Elford Numbum 15. www.nssc.org.uk Tuesday 26th Seaford Ladies Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 12 noon for 12.30pm. Monthly meeting with guest speaker and lunch.

Tel: Liz Merritt 01323 895553

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Seaford Sweethearts WI Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 8pm. Monthly meeting.

Email: hello@ seafordsweetheartswi.com Wednesday 27th Seaford U3A Pub Lunch The White Lion, Claremont Rd 12.30pm for 1pm. £20 for three courses. Please book with organiser. Tel: 01323 892244 www.u3asites.org.uk/seaford Thursday 28th Talk: Julian of Norwich Uncovered Arts@theCrypt, Church St 6.30pm. Talk by Simon Parke, followed by Q&A. Tickets £5, proceeds to the Crypt. www.thecryptgallery.com

Seaford Horticultural Society St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 7pm. Members’ social evening.

‘Shoreham Port – Past, Present and Future’, talk by Tim Heague. www.seafordhorti.com

Coming up Friday 1st March Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘The Rider’, cert.

15. Tickets £6/£5/£3.50.

Available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, tel: 01323 897426, or online. www.seafordcinema.org

What’s On Weekly?

ARTS & CRAFTS

Art @ St James’ St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road Sat mornings: Advanced Watercolour, 10-week course. £100. Sat afternoons: Mixed Media, 12-week course. £120.

Both courses start Sat 2nd February 2019.

Tel: 01323 492800 or contact Liz Davies via the website. www.stjamestrustseaford.co.uk Art Workshop Be Creative, 13 Sutton Park Road Thurs: 10am - 12 noon. With Lesley Harvey. All mediums used. £15. Tel: Terri on 01323 490912 Art Workshop Paradise Park Café, Avis Road, Newhaven Last Sat of the month: 9.30am - 11.30am. With Lesley Harvey.

All materials provided. £12. Tel: 07722 236741 to reserve a place. Email: lesleyharvey17@ hotmail.com Chinese Painting Group Hellingly Village Hall off A22 Weds: 1 - 4pm. Professional Chinese tutor. Materials available. Beginners and new members welcome. For more details contact: 01273 515452 East Sussex Moviemakers St Luke’s Parish Rooms, Stone Cross, Pevensey 1st & 3rd Weds: 7.30 9.30pm. Members show videos, advice available, speakers on video-related topics. Contact Valerie

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McManus: 07950 904778, valmcmanusuk@yahoo.com www.eastsussexmoviemakers. com Jewellery Classes Seaford Mon: 6 -9pm, Wed: 10am 2pm, Fri: 10am - 2pm. tel 07952 195341, email: info@ leprevost.co.uk, www.leprevost. co.uk Knit & Craft Chyngton Methodist Church Hall, Millberg Road, Seaford Thurs: 2pm - 4pm. All welcome, come and learn new skills making articles for charities. Tel: Viola on 01323 890271 Knit & Natter Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Road Weds: 10am - 12 noon. Knit, natter and crochet. All made welcome. Tel: Eileen on 01273 510491 or Lyn 01323 893412 Newhaven Art Club Peacehaven Evangelical Church Mon: 2pm. Members meet to paint and draw together with discussions, demonstrations, life drawing and sketching outdoors. Annual subs. £25.

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

Friendly support for knitting and needlework enthusiasts.

All ages and abilities welcome.

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

Free parking and access for the disabled. Further details, tel: 07540 199616 or 01323 890205 Seaford Art Club Downs Leisure Centre Fri: 2 - 4pm. A friendly, active group of enthusiastic, competent artists.

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

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

CLUBS & ORGANISATIONS

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

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

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

Tel: 01323 899434 www. ageconcernseaford.btck.co.uk Bank/HSBC Retirees Group Lansdowne Hotel, Eastbourne Last Thurs of month: 10.30am - 12 noon. Calling all retired members. Coffee, tea and biscuits with friendly people.Tel Mrs Doreen Woodward-Davies 01323 898907 Bipolar UK Support Group St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road 2nd Weds of month: 1.30pm-3.30pm.

Information and support for individuals affected by bipolar, including friends, family and carers. www.bipolaruk.org Canasta Afternoon Seaford & Blatchington Lawn Tennis Club, 47 Belgrave Road 1st & 3rd Weds of month: 2pm. £2.50 per session incl. tea/coffee and biscuits. For info, tel: June 01323 896456.

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

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

Refreshments.

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

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

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

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

Class levels are puppy, bronze, silver and graduate.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Membership £7 per year, visitors welcome. Tel: Fran 01323 423529

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Family History for Beginners Seaford Library, 15-17 Sutton Park Road Thurs: 11am - 2pm. Find out how to begin research into your family history. Book an appointment at first floor info desk or tel: 0345 6080196.

French in the Cuckmere Valley Near Littlington French conversation groups led by French teacher. One-toone’s, preparation for exams, Skype lessons, proofreading, translation, French film and literary groups. For more information tel: 01323 871204/ 07903 610880 or email babkun@gmail.com French One-to-One Conversation and Tutoring For adult beginners and improvers and GCSE level students, with former legal translator. £25 per hour. For details tel: 07446 884435 sarah.rigler@clara.co.uk Friendship The Base (next to the Salts Café), Marine Parade Thurs: 10.30am - 12 noon.

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

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

Run by Age UK East Sussex.

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

trips). Term time only. Tel: 01323 896009 www. seafordbaptistchurch.org.uk Kids Aloud Kingswell, 115-117 Vale Road (Community Church Hall) Fri: 3.45pm - 5.30pm. Free after-school activities for children aged 4-12. All welcome for games, art and stories. Tel: Tina 01323 492833. www.kings-well.org.uk/kids_ aloud.htm Know Dementia Memory Moments Café Meridian Centre, Meridian Way, Peacehaven Fri: 9.30am - 12.30pm.

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

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

First week free. Term time only. Tel: 01323 896009 www. seafordbaptistchurch.org.uk Mercread Youth Centre Mercread Road, Seaford Mon: 6pm - 7pm. Seaford Youth Forum. Tues: 3.30pm - 5.30pm.

Juniors Youth Club (Year 8 & 9), £1. Weds: 3.30 - 6pm. After School Club (Year 6 & 7), £1.

Thurs: 3.30pm - 5.30pm.

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

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

3rd Wed of month: 2.30pm.

Illustrated talks on diverse

subjects from Oct to March.

Outings from spring to autumn plus other social and fundraising events. New members welcome. Visitors £2.50. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/nt Newhaven & Seaford Sea Cadets The Old Church, Chapel Street, Newhaven Mon & Fri: 7pm - 9pm (seniors) Fri: 7pm - 9pm (juniors) Newhaven, Peacehaven & Seaford Lions Club White Lion Hotel, Claremont Rd 4th Thurs of month: 8pm meeting. www.npslions.co.uk Probus Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd 2nd Tues of month: 12pm for 12.30pm lunch. Monthly meeting with 2-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 899300 or 01323 896024 The Rotary Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd Weds: 12.45 for 1pm. Weekly meeting.

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

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

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

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

Membership £28 per year.

Visitors £5 inc. refreshments per meeting. Tel: Mary Morris 01323 893899 or Sue Ward 01323 894848 Seaford Bonfire Society White Lion Hotel, Claremont Rd First Thurs of month: 7.30pm.

Membership and open committee meeting. Email: seafordbonfire@gmail.com www.seafordbonfiresociety. co.uk Seaford Bridge Club Downs Leisure Centre Tues:1.30 - 5pm. Duplicate bridge in a friendly atmosphere for intermediates and above.

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

Tues: 9.30am Slimming World.

3rd Weds: Klondyke Whist.

Thurs: Tea Dance/Dance Classes. Fri & Sun: 8.15pm Bingo. Tel: 01323 890087 Seaford Evening Flower Club St Luke’s Church, Walmer Rd 1st Thurs of month: 7 for 7.30pm demo. Affil. to NAFAS. New members welcome. Visitors £4.50 inc. refreshments. Tel Marian on 01273 515544 Seaford Head Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Blatchington 1st Tues of month: Monthly lunch for members and guests.

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

Tel: 01323 490777 or email: seafordmartellorotary@gmail. com Seaford Museum & Heritage Society Martello Tower Winter opening times: Saturdays: 2-4pm Sunday & bank hols: 11am4pm. Groups by appt. Archives open every 1st sun of each month. Tel: 01323 898222 www.seafordmuseum.co.uk Seaford Quakers Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Rd Sun: 10.30 - 11.30am. Meeting for worship followed by refreshments. All welcome.

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

Entertainment and tea.

Tel: ESAB 01323 832252 Seafordspirit: Seaford Independent Spiritualist Church 3 Warwick Road Tues: 7.30pm - 8.30pm Healing. Thurs: 7.30pm Divine Service. Friday: 10.30pm 12 noon Healing. Alternate Saturdays: Clairvoyant Evenings 7.30pm. Demos/ workshops see website. All welcome. Tel 01323 737407 Email: enquiries@seafordspirit. co.uk www.seafordspirit.co.uk

Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 2nd Weds of month: 7.15pm.

Monthly speaker. All stamp and postcard collectors welcome.

Tel: 01323 492433 www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sspc Seaford Stroke & Caring Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Mon: 2 - 4pm. Slides, music, quizzes, bingo, tea and homemade cakes. Some transport available. Tel: Joyce Woodgate: 01323 894547 Seahaven (Afternoon) Trefoil Guild Afternoon Meeting St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church St. 1st Tues of month: 2.30 4.30pm. Tel: 01323 897959 Seahaven (Evening) Trefoil Guild Evening Meeting Downs Leisure Centre Over 60s Club 3rd Thurs of month: 7.30pm.

Tel: 01323 893250 Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd 1st Friday of month: 2.15 - 4pm. Guest speakers and other activities, tea and biscuits, raffle. Local transport may be available at a small cost.

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

Tel: 01323 896071 Email: creamer@uwclub.net www.bridgewebs.com/ southdown Spanish Conversation & Coffee Morning Micklefield Way, Seaford Thurs: 10am - 11.30am.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tel: 01273 812976

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

Mitchell House Monday Tea Club 43 Lexden Drive Mon: 3 - 4.30pm. Tea, chat and a game or two. 50p and extra charge to play games (for prize funding). Tel: 01323 891804

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

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

Friendly atmosphere.

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

01323 423481

Sussex Wildlife Trust Youth Rangers Various locations in and around Seaford Tues:Term time only.

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

Email: nikkihills@sussexwt. org.uk www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Family Learning and Youth Activities Please call for information.

Tel: 01273 517250, email: familylearning@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk

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

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

International Coffee Morning St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 2nd & 4th Weds of month: 10.30am - 12.30pm. FebruaryDecember, term time only.

Monday Coffee Mornings Seaford Little Theatre 4 Steyne Road Mon: 10am - 11.30am.

Everyone welcome to come and enjoy a coffee/tea with biscuits.

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

Tel: 01273 512936 Newhaven Street Markets Newhaven High Street Thurs & Sat: 9am - 2pm. Fresh produce, bread, pastries, fish & seafood, street food, clothes, arts & crafts, household goods, fishing tackle, handmade jewellery. For stall hire tel 01273 517544 or email:new havenmarket@outlook.com One You East Sussex Various locations Free healthy lifestyle service.

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

All welcome.

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

Sat: 10am - 12 noon.

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

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

Seaford Police Neighbourhood Policing Team Meet & Greet Downs Leisure Centre Thurs: 3.30pm. Meet your local Police Community Support Officers. www.sussex.police.uk Seaford Street Markets Sutton Road 2nd & 4th Friday of the month: 9am - 1pm. www. seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk/ Street-Markets.aspx Seahaven Storehouse Seaford Community Church, 115-117 Vale Road Thurs: 10am - 1pm. Providing basic food items to those in need. Tel/text: 07921 844930 Email: seahavenstorehouse@ gmail.com www.kings-well.org. uk/storehouse.php Tutoring Tutor’s home in Seaford Tutoring services for primary/ secondary ages – help with building confidence, English, Maths, skills for learning, English/History to GCSE, 11+/ SATS preparation. . Contact Liz Hunter (DBS checked) on 07918 127763 or 01323 893933. Email: lizthetutor@ btinternet.com

Ladies’ clubs

Bizzybirds The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road monthly meetings Bizzybird meetings offer an opportunity for business women to connect over coffee while sharing hints, tips and advice with occasional guest speakers and training sessions. For upcoming dates and more info visit www.bizzybirds.co.uk

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

New members always welcome. Tel: 01323 899845 or email blatchingtonhilltg@ gmail.com Inner Wheel Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm.

Members only.

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

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

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

New members welcome.

Tel: 01273 583484, email: angeaston@sky.com Seaford NWR (National Women’s Register) Members’ homes and out and about Various days: For women who are interested in everything and talk about anything. More details visit www.nwr.org.uk or contact us directly by email: nwrseaford@gmail.com Seaford Sweethearts WI Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 4th Tues of month: 8pm 10pm. For further info about attending, please email: hello@ seafordsweetheartswi.com Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 2nd Weds of month: 2pm.

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

music & drama The Archway Blatchington Rd Tel 01323 897590 www.thearchwaygroup.com Gospelish Choir Mon: 8pm - 9.30pm. Gospel & soul-inspired music. £8.50 a session.

Contemporary Choir Chyngton School, Millberg Rd Weds: 12.30pm - 2pm at

Archway, 8pm - 9.30pm Everything from Ellington to Supertramp. £8.50 per session.

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

For drama classes contact Ellen on 07791 081935 Concentus Choir JPK Project, 39-41 Church Street, Eastbourne Mon: 7.30pm - 9.45pm. No need to read music to join this friendly choir, which regularly sings in Seaford. New term starts 7th January 2019.

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

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

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

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

Tel: Peter 01273 586687 Seaford Choral Society Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Mon: 7.15 - 9.15pm (plus 1pm on 24th Nov). New singers always welcome, no

experience necessary, no audition. Tel: 01323 301683, email: info@seaford-choralsociety.com www.seafordchoral-society.com Seaford Drum Group The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd Tues: 7pm - 9pm. Group drumming. No experience necessary, everyone welcome.

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

Seaford Handbell Ringers St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Weds: 10am - 12.30pm. New members welcome. For more information, tel: Margaret Hopkins 01323 325305 Seaford Little Theatre Steyne Road Mon: 10am - 11.30am. Coffee morning for members and potential members. Tel: Mary 01323 351882. Last Mon of month: £1 tea and toast charity breakfast. Tel: Debbie 07596 709044.

Weds: 7.30pm - 10pm (except during productions). Workshop and Social Evening. Set building, prop, wardrobe and chat over a coffee.

Tel Ray: 07984 280067 Seaford Musical Theatre The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Tues & Thurs: 7.30pm.

Rehearsals - new members welcome. Tel: 01323 492240 Seaford Musical Theatre Juniors The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Weds: 6 - 8pm. Performance based learning for young people. Enquiries: 07710 426321 or email: paulawoolven@hotmail.com Seaford Silver Band Seaford Head School, Steyne Rosd Weds: 8 - 10pm. Rehearsals.

New members welcome.

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

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Singing for Fun Seaford Baptist Church Weds: 11am - 12 noon.

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

No need to read music. £5.

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

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

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

Baby & Pre-School

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

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

Big Park Buggy Walk Gateway Café, Big Park, Piddinghoe Avenue, Peacehaven Weds: 10am. No need to book - just turn up. www.sussexcommunity.org.uk

squad session 11-17 years.

Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road, Seaford Sun: 11am - 1pm. Mini Ballers 6-11 years.Tel: 07900 817868 www.seahavenforce.com

Jitterbugs Under 5s Denton Island Community Centre, Newhaven Fri: 9.30am - 10.30am. Term time only. Tel: 01273 517250 Email: familylearning@ sussexcommunity.org.uk

Body Vibes Windover Fitness, nr Alfriston Tues: 10am. Thurs: 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Tel: 01323 871554/07930 738034

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

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

sport & dance

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

Free trial class. Tel: 01323 492795 or 07703 485348 www.nikki-b-danceschool.co.uk Ballet,Tap, Modern & Jazz Seahaven Dance, Seaford and Newhaven Mon - Sat Contact Mechele on 07738 831616, email: info@seahavendance.co.uk www.seahavendance.co.uk Ballroom Dance Classes with Studio Tempo Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane.

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

Body Works Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 2pm: All age circuits, 2.45 - 4pm: Older adult stretch & tone. £5 pp. Tel: 01323 871554/07930 738034 Boxercise® Wave Leisure, Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Mon: 7pm. Circuits and Bootcamp. Tues: 7.30pm.

Cardio Padwork and Aerobox.

All classes suitable for beginners.

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

Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Weds: 10am Thurs: 7.30pm Thurs: 6.30pm. Indoor Boot Camp Tel: 07904 818746 Facebook: Fitness & Personal Training Breakfast Bootcamp The Salts Recreation Ground, Seaford Thurs: 6.30 - 7.15am. An all over body workout this class is aimed at getting you stronger, leaner and will help you burn more calories! Tel: 07989 714542 Email: steve@ whittfittraining.co.uk www.whittfittraining.co.uk Facebook: Whittfit Training, Brighton – Steve Whittemore Crouch Bowling Club Crouch Gardens, East Street April-Sept: Outdoor bowling.

All age groups welcome. Free coaching by qualified coaches Tel: 01323 654788 www.crouch bowlingclubseaford.co.uk Cycle Seahaven Various locations Organised rides for MTB and road riders of all levels of fitness and experienc. £5 per year All rides are listed on www.cycleseahaven.org.uk

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

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

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

Football Street League session with Brighton & Hove Albion in the Community. Downs Leisure Centre, £1. Tel: 01323 892531 Forces Fit The Salts Recreation Ground Mon & Weds: 7pm Sun: 10am Free tasters available. Book online at www.forcesfit.co.uk Golf Seaford Golf Club, 111 Firle Road Learn how to play at our new academy. £50 adult/£25 under-16s for six months’ use of practice facilities, two free lessons with our PGA pro and a discount card in the clubhouse. Tel: 01323 892442 Health Walks Martello Tower/The Salts Café 10am - 11am. Health walks, Tuesdays First Tuesday of the month from Salts Café and third from Martello Tower. All ages and abilities welcome.

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

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

Tel: 07834 231971 www.the babyandtoddlerexperience. co.uk

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

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

Sat: 10am - 12 noon. Open

Denton Indoor Bowls Club Denton Island, Newhaven Mon - Sun: 9am - 7pm. New members welcome.

Tel 01273 514664

Kettlercise and CoreAbility Wave Leisure, Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Mon: 6pm. Kettlercise. All over body toning and fat burning.

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

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

Weds: 10am - 12.30pm.

Improver/Easy Intermediate.

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

Improver.

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

Good Intermediate.

Tel: 01273 587714 Email: southernstomp@ hotmail.co.uk www.southernstomp.com Line Dancing with Studio In Line Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Mon 7.30pm - 10pm. All levels Downs Leisure Centre Thurs 9.30 - 10.30am.

Absolute beginners, 10.30am 12pm. All levels.

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

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

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

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

Please contact Jacqueline for details. Tel: 07963 014560

Meditation Groups Seaford Tues: 10am-12 noon & 7pm9pm. Meetings held in Ann’s home. 1 to 1 sessions, massage and life coaching also available.

For further details, tel: Ann 07989 294445 Mums’ Fitness Mercread Centre, Mercread Road Mon: 9.30am. Burn & Tone Weds: 9.30am. Burn & Tone Fri: 9.30am. Total Toning Seaford: Tues: 9.30am. Tots and Tums Thurs: 9.30am. Tots & Tums Children welcome. £25 for 5. New members first 3 classes £10. www.facebook. com/MumsFitnessUK Tel Alex 07540 551054 Newhaven Bowling Club Fort Road, Newhaven Sat: 10am - 11.30am. Junior Bowls Club. 11.45am - lunch. #Letsplaybowls adult try-it-out sessions. Qualified coach and members to help all learn and improve. Tel: 07401663519 www.newhavenbowling club.weebly.com Nordic Walking Various locations Sat: Morning walks in Sussex.

Afternoon taster/introductory sessions on the seafront.

Weds: 7pm. Evening taster/ introductory sessions at Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Rd. Tel: Kathryn 01323 891492, email: kathrynmcdonald2@ googlemail.com Obstacle Course Training The Salts Recreation Ground 8.45am - 9.30am. Running, jumping, crawling, pulling, pushing, carrying and other movements to help you get stronger and fitter for your first obstacle course race.

Tel: 07989 714542 Email: steve@whittfittraining.co.uk www.whittfittraining.co.uk Facebook: Whittfit Training, Brighton – Steve Whittemore Outdoor Walks & Activities Various locations - Seaford, Newhaven, Peacehaven, Eastbourne Free, informal, friendly group walks and gardening outdoor activities. Tel: 01273 519149, email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Pilates – Alfriston Pilates Lower Ground Floor Studio, 1-3 Dane Road Daily and evenings (except Sunday). Pilates, Kettlebells,

Tai Chi, Body Con, Vinyasa Flow Yoga. Sunday SUP pilates, 9am at the beach. Tel: 07903 681962. Email: alfristonpilates @btinternet.com www.alfriston-pilates.kinto.club Pilates – Fitness Pilates Claremont Hall, Claremont Rd Tues: 12.30 - 1.30pm. £7.50 pay as you go or £49 for 8 sessions. Have fun! Suitable for all. Contact Karen on 01273 305827 email: karen.funandfit@ gmail.com Pilates Mat & Barre Dance Studio. Seaford Head School, Steyne Road Thurs: 6.15pm - 7.15pm. With Karen Hall. Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com Pilates – Movement for Life Pilates Studio, Seaford Osteopathic Clinic,Warwick Rd Mon-Sat: daily and evening classes. Back care, Gentle and Dynamic Pilates, Reformer and Wunda Chair, Pelvic Floor Restore, Men’s Group, Yoga, Meditation, Seniors Chairbased Exercise – something for every and any body!

Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com Premier United Girls The Salts Recreation Ground Sat: 11.30am. Fun, free football training for girls in years 3, 4 and 5, and years 6, 7 and 8. If interested, send a message via Facebook: Premier Mini Soccer School.

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

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

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

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

Tel: Judy 01323 890759 or Pam 01273 585551 Seaford Bowling Club Chichester Road, Seaford April until October: Outdoor lawn bowls. Members play every day. Competitive and social bowling. Many social events throughout the year.

Friendly atmosphere. New members very welcome.

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

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

Seaford Kurlers Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road, Seaford Tues: 2 - 4pm. All welcome. Tel: June Wood on 01323 895376 Seaford Netball Club Seaford Head Sports Hall Mon: 5pm-5.30pm: Starlets, age 7-9 (£2.50). 5.30pm-6.30pm: Shadows, age 10-12 (£3).

6.30pm-7.30pm: Shadows, age 13-15, (£3).7.30pm-9pm: Seniors (£5). New members welcome. Tel Clare Flack: 07724 956649 Seaford Rambling Club Various locations A varied programme of walks for active people. For details tel 01323 894370 or www. seaford-rambling-club.org.uk Seaford Rugby Football Club Salts Recreation Ground, Marine Parade Tues & Thurs: 7 - 9pm.

Recruiting new players for two teams in the Sussex leagues.

Come along or contact Paul Burns on 07732 202208 Seaford Rugby Football Club Junior Training Salts Recreation, Marine Parade Sun: 10.30am -12pm. Ages ranging from 6 to 16, a friendly but ambitious squad. Come along or tel 07818 438378 continued...

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Seaford Striders Running Club From Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Mon & Weds (main night): 7pm. All ages and abilities welcome. www.seafordstriders.org.uk Seaford Traditional Folk Dance Group St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road Wed: 10.15am-12.15pm. Our repertoire spans over 400 years of pleasurable dancing, with a focus on the 17th century. We welcome anyone interested in joining/visiting us. £4 pw. Tel: 01323 897315 SUP & Fitness Seven Sisters car park, BN25 4AD Sat: 10am. Fitness (on land), £5.11am. SUP Training, £5.

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

Tel: Sasha 07568 107963 Tai Chi Alfriston Pilates, Lower Grd Floor Studio, 1-3 Dane Rd Thurs: 12 noon - 1pm. £8 per class, first class free. Soft, slow and gentle movement suitable for all. Tel: 07971 296698 Email: audramarshall@icloud.com Walking Rugby Seaford RFC, The Salts Recreation Ground, Richmond Road Sun: 10am. Fun team game accessible to people of all genders, ages and abilities.

Spectators welcome.

Tel: Andrew Cambridge 07724 240279 Email: seafordwalkingrugby@outlook. com www.seafordrfc.club Wave Leisure Health Walks From Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Thurs: 10am. Tel: 01323 490011 Yoga Newhaven Tues: 10am. 60+ yoga 7pm.

Pranayama and meditation.

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

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

Tel: 01273 512306 Yoga – Chair Based Yoga Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Paignton House, Warwick Rd Tues: 1.30pm - 2.30pm. Block of 6 classes £48. Drop in £10, space permitting. Max class

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size 7. For those who find floor work less suitable. Gentle class for posture, increased flexibility and relaxation. Tel: Christine 07764 188615. Email: savvachristine@gmail.com Yoga Classes for the Less Able St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd Thurs: 11am - 12pm. Seaford Group of Eastbourne & South Wealden Multiple Sclerosis Society. Exercises on floor and chair with trained yoga teacher. £5 a lesson.Tel. 01323 500932 Yoga – Himalayan Hatha Yoga Dance Studio, Seaford Head School, Steyne Road Mon: 7pm - 8.30pm. With Karen Hall. Dynamic yoga to invigorate and restore.

Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com Yoga – In Balance Hatha Yoga WI Hall, Claremont Road Mon: 4.45pm - 6pm. Tues: 10am - 11.30am. Weds: 7pm-8.15pm. Small group hatha yoga sessions for all abilities.1-2-1 yoga sessions can be arranged. Relaxing body massage and therapeutic sports massage also available.

Tel: Sophie 07444 549859, email: inbalancesussex@gmail. com www.in-balance.org.uk Yoga Meditation Pilates Studio, Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Warwick Road Fri: 6pm - 7pm. Unwind and look after your body and mind.

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

1.50pm mixed ability yoga.

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

St Thomas More Church Hall, Sutton Road Thurs: 6.20pm mixed ability yoga Tel: Catherine 07901 683577. www.facebook. com/purrfectyoga or email c.s.cornish@hotmail.com

Yoga – Samtosha Yoga Samtosha Studio, 80 Court Farm Road, Newhaven Thurs: 10am -11.30am. Yoga for mixed abilities. Small group class with British Wheel of Yoga Senior Teacher Trainer Janet Bond. All equipment provided. Tel: 01273 512306 Email: samtosha4u@btinternet. com www.samtosha4u.com Yoga – Satyam Yoga Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd Thurs: 10am -11.30am.

All levels of ability, beginners welcome. £40 for 5 class pass, valid for 8 weeks or £10 per class drop-in.

Tel: 07774 862499. www.satyamyoga.co.uk Yoga – Seahaven Yoga The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd Sat: 9.30am. Weds: 7.30pm.

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

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

Gentle traditional yoga suitable for all. Tel: 07983 622840/01323 892638 Email: seahavenyoga@btinternet.com www.seahavenyoga.co.uk Yoga – Transformation Hatha Yoga The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road Tues: 10am -11.30am.

Bishopstone Village Hall Tues: 6.30pm -8pm.

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

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

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

Shimmy your way to fitness.

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

Peacehaven RC Church Hall, Horsham Ave Weds: 10 am-11am & 11am12 noon. Two classes – pick which time you prefer. For those who prefer a slower paced class.

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

All classes £5 each or £20 for 5. Tel: 07786 425758 www.louisecavefitness.co.uk

Weight loss & Beauty

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

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

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

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

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

Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Weds: 5.45pm.

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

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