Seaford Scene July 2018

SEAFORD Scene July 2018 Issue 135

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Welcome...

to the July issue of Seaford Scene.

What a wonderful spell of warm, sunny weather we are having – and just as well, as there’s lots to see and do outdoors this month. There are many guided walking tours with Kevin Gordon, a variety of open gardens and garden parties to visit and enjoy, plus the RNLI summer fête on Saturday the 7th and the RNLI lifeboat and helicopter display on the 8th.

Sports-wise, the Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club are out on the water at Seaford Beach and Piddinghoe Pond throughout the month, and it’s the South Coast Triathlon on Saturday 28th followed by the South Coast Run on Sunday 29th, both at the Martello Fields. Alternatively, indoors, Seaford’s Got Talent is on until the 5th July and In Praise of Love is on at the Little Theatre from Friday 29th July, whilst Meeching Amateur Dramatics are also presenting a Music Hall and Variety Spectacular from Wednesday 25th. Sea Sunday is on Sunday 1st at St Andrew’s Church and Seaford Photographic Society’s annual exhibition is on at the Crypt from Sunday 8th.

We have news from Seaford Natural History Society on page 113, and find out what Cycle Seahaven have been up to on page 14. If you missed the Shoal celebrations, then there’s a report on pages 4 and 88 oh, and do read our article on safety when visiting the Sussex Cliffs, page 51. There’s so much to see and do... Enjoy!

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4 Seaford Shoalers Celebration 6 Seaford Splash!

8 Seaford Children’s Beach Sculptures Competition 12 Mayor’s Charity for 2018/2019 14 Cycle Seahaven 16 Seaford Photographic Society 19 A View From The Potting Shed 20 Seaford Community Garden 24 Macmillan Garden Trail 26 Who’s Who in Seaford?

30 Local Gardener takes 91-year-old Mother

to the Palace 30 Seaford School’s Foray into Plants 35 Young Mayor of Seaford 2017/18 36 Newberry Tully – Five Steps to a Super

Night’s Sleep 41 Zero Waste Maman 44 Seaford Town Forum 51 Caution and Common Sense Urged when

Visiting the Sussex Cliffs 54 Flower Power 55 Seaford U3A News 56 Seaford Barber Completes Skin Cancer

Awareness Training Programme 58 Seaford Little Theatre – The 39 Steps 60 Inner Wheel Club of Seaford 63 Charity Golf Day in Support of WAVES 66 Seaford Striders 66 Seaford Choral Society 72 Seaford Striders 75 St James’ Trust (Seaford) 76 Children’s Hospice Thanks Invaluable Volunteers 81 Tea at Church Lane Tea Room 84 Rotary Club of Seaford 88 Seaford Community Partnership 88 Seaford Kurlers 94 Rhubarb, Rhubarb’ they Murmured 99 Meeching Amateur Dramatics 99 St Andrew’s Summer Fête 102 Probus Club of Seaford 108 Neighbourhood Watch Roundup 110 Seaford Afternoon Flower Club 112 Plastic Free Seaford 113 Seaford Natural History Society 114 Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club 116 Citizens Advice 120 Friendship Group 120 What’s On in July?

124 What’s On Weekly?

131 Index of Businesses Cover photo: c/o Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club

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SEAFORD SHOALERS CELEBRATION Seaford Town Council was thrilled to be part of Seaford’s Shoal Community Bench celebration event at Splash Point. On May 28th hundreds of local people packed around Splash Point Jetty, excited to see the completed stunning sculptural Mackerel bench.

Seaford’s very own Town Crier, Peter White, started the Shoal’s official opening, where the Mayor of Seaford, Linda Wallraven said ‘It was an honour to be invited along to celebrate the completion of the Shoal community bench.

Something beautiful has come from this once ugly concrete jetty and we now have our own special pier, that everyone can enjoy’. Linda was joined by some sponsors of the Shoal who were kind enough to tell everyone the story behind sponsoring their Shoal fish.

Festivities continued with the amazing Conil Music opening the celebration with the catchy Shoal Song, followed by the Seaford Silver Band getting the crowd singing along to Sussex by the Sea and ending with the talented Shannon and her fabulous singing and dancing.

Working in partnership with Seaford Town Council and Seaford Community Partnership, Christian Funnell and Gabby Tofts designed and built this unique 35-metrelong sculpture. ‘The Shoal has been an amazing experience for Christian and myself to be part of. We have been blown away by the overwhelming support

Service of Remembrance

Sunday 5th August St Andrew’s Churchyard, Bishopstone 4pm. A service for anyone who would like to remember a loved one buried in the churchyard. Free refreshments provided.

Everyone welcome.

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and good wishes for the project.

Thank you so much Shoalers!

We have witnessed a new community being born in Seaford, many celebrating and grieving folk coming together, supporting one another and finding joy and peace in this beautiful place,’ Gabby Tofts, Inspirational Gardener.

The Town Council would like to say thank you to Fresh Booths for capturing the event with great pictures of all the lovely sponsors. A big thank you to Natalie James and the team at Stitch of Broad Street for the fabulous nautical bunting, it was perfect and, much to the excitement of the event organisers, is now available for purchase from the shop.

Most of all the Town Council wants to thank YOU, the people who have supported The Shoal Project and made it all possible through your sponsorship!

Photos: (l-r) Seaford Town Crier, Peter White; The Shoal jetty.

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Arts@theCrypt 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

Right now, Seaford’s first film festival is celebrating Women & Film from Friday 29th June to Sunday 1st July. The event opens with The Big Scream for parents and carers with babes in arms taking their seats at the Barn Theatre to see The Big Sick (15) at 11am. Then it’s The World of Costume workshop at the Barn at 2pm followed by The Party (15) at 4pm and Molly’s Game (15) at 7pm. Saturday 30th opens with children’s film Frozen and a Singalong at 11.30am, then it’s workshops about short films Days Without at 2pm and The Wider Sun, 3.30pm, both at the Constitutional Club. Meanwhile back at the Barn, local historian Kevin Gordon is talking about suffragettes in Make More Noise at 3pm, followed

by Suffragette (12) at 4.30pm, Open Bethlehem (PG) at 6.30pm and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (15) at 8.30pm. Sunday opens with The Hurt Locker at the Barn at 10.30am followed by a short film about three local women, Golden Girls, at 2.30pm, with golden oldie Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (U) at 3.30pm. The action then moves up to the grounds of Florence House for family film Beauty and the Beast (PG) at 6pm and the festival finale, Thelma and Louise (15) at 8.30pm. For details about all the festival events pick up a leaflet or go online to www.seafordcinema.org.

The cinema’s summer season concludes on Friday 6th July at 7.30pm with Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool (15), starring Jamie Bell, Annette Bening, Julie Walters and Kenneth Cranham, but as an encore football club comedy The Bromley Boys (PG), screenwritten by Seaford resident Warren Dudley, is being screened at the Barn on Saturday 21st July at 7.30pm. The fundraiser for Seaford Musical Society costs £10 including a

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Seaford’s Got Talent takes over Arts@theCrypt in Church Street from Friday 29th June until Thursday 5th July when Seaford Head School presents its annual exhibition. On Saturday 7th July there’s a one-day Creative Bookmaking course; to book email modmakersgallit@gmail.com. On Sunday 8th July Seaford Photographic Society takes over the gallery until Saturday 21st July, and on Sunday 15th July there is a Poetry Workshop from 11am. All poets are welcome, tickets £8. From Friday 27th July until Thursday 2nd August, as a prequel to this year’s Artwave events, Colour Wave will be showcasing the work of 12 local women. The gallery will be showing local scenes in work ranging from contemporary to traditional, from oils to watercolours, plus 3D crafts and cards.

Gardens

On Sunday 1st July you could take a trip to Alfriston to see Follers Manor Garden, Whiteway, open from 10am until 4pm to raise money for Chestnut Tree House.

Geoff Stonebanks’ Driftwood garden at 4 Marine Drive, Bishopstone will be open for the National Garden Scheme on Tuesdays 2nd and 24th July between 11am and 5pm, and again over the weekend of 28th and 29th July, when once again he has persuaded owners of local lovely gardens to open them to raise money for the Macmillan Garden Trail. As well as Driftwood you can visit 39 Marine Drive, 30 Hawth Park Road, Bishopstone which is open for the first time, 2 Barons Close, 13 Bowden Rise, Seaford Community Garden, open Saturday only, Lavender Cottage, Steyne Road and Cupani, 8 Sandgate Close. Geoff ’s fundraising group has now raised more than £54,000 in six years.

Drama

Seaford Little Theatre is staging Terence Rattigan comedy drama In Praise of Love from Friday 27th July until Saturday 4th August at 7.45pm, Saturday 28th July being a 2.30pm matinée only. Directed by Margaret Kennedy, deception is the linchpin of the action in this piece based on the relationship of a fatally ill wife and her ineffectual husband.

Please email Andrea at andylouhargreaves@icloud.com with future events.

Photo: Thelma and Louise.

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Seafords’ Children’s Beach Sculptures Competition!

To mark World Ocean Day 2018, Seaford Town Council was thrilled to arrange a Beach Sculpture Competition during the recent school half term. Teams of up to 4 were invited to enter in either a Primary or Secondary age group.

During the half term, the teams collected plastic and other debris found on the beach from Cuckmere Haven to Tidemills, transforming this discarded waste into diverse and exciting sculptures. See the photos for some of the amazing designs!

Judging took place by the new Beach Huts on Bönningstedt Promenade on Sunday 3rd June. Thanks is given to all those involved for taking the time to encourage participation in this project and helping raise awareness within the town’s younger generations of the hot topic that is ‘plastics’. Prizes were made available thanks to the kind sponsorship and generous

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Although the building work is nearly completed, we are still remaining closed on Wednesdays.

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After building completion, group visits will again be available at other times by appointment and the Archives will re-open on the first Sunday afternoon of each month.

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Deputy Mayor of Seaford, Cllr Lindsay Freeman, who helped organise the event, said, ‘The idea of asking school pupils to gather rubbish from the beach and turn it into a sculpture came to me one day, so, with the help of Seaford Town Council, I was able to organise it. There were fewer entries than anticipated, but this may have been because the beach is so clean!

All entries received a small prize, the top two entries were inspiring. The entries were judged by Mr Dave Faulkner, Head of Arts at Seaford Head School and Bill Bovington, a local artist. The Young Mayor, Dom Avey, and Deputy Young Mayor James Jenkins were there to help the winners choose their prizes. Many thanks to the judges and to Jane Spencer, local Youth Worker. I hope we can hold another competition, but maybe the beach will remain too clean!’

Big congratulations go to the members of the Seaford Youth Forum team for their winning wind turbine entry in the Secondary age group, and to the team with their sea turtle in the Primary age group. A special mention must also be made to all the entries, who also submitted fantastic creations!

Seaford Town Council is supporting Plastic Free Seaford Coastlines campaign through committing to plastic free alternatives and supporting plastic free initiatives within the town of Seaford; a movement spearheaded by Surfers Against Sewage’s (SAS) and their Regional Representative, Claire Sumners. For more information visit www.plasticfreeseaford.co.uk or Plastic Free Seaford on Facebook.

Photos from top: Seaford Youth Forum’s winning entry in the Secondary age group; sea turtle made by the Primary age group winners.

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Mayor’s Charity for 2018/2019 Following the Annual Meeting of the Council on Thursday 10th May Seaford Town Council is pleased to announce that Councillor Linda Wallraven will be Mayor of Seaford again for 2018-2019. This is Linda’s 2nd consecutive year and 4th year overall as Mayor The Mayor, Councillor Linda Wallraven has now chosen her charities during her time in office throughout 2018/2019.

She is pleased to be able to support these local charities and said, ‘I am pleased to announce that I have chosen two charities for my Mayoral year, which are Teddy Treats and the Seaford Museum & Heritage Society, two very different charities.

‘Teddy Treats is a relatively new Seaford charity and needs more awareness of the valuable work they do helping disadvantaged children, which I hope to do.

The Seaford Museum & Heritage Society are an asset to the town and they have been working extremely hard in making the museum (The Martello Tower) accessible to all. It has been a big financial burden and many years of planning to this group of volunteers.’

Kay Turvey, Chairman of Seaford Museum & Heritage Society tells us how they reacted to the news of being one of the Mayor’s chosen charities this year: ‘The Museum Trustees and I were delighted and honoured

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We have also lost 6 months income from visitors, so this money will help us to continue to improve our displays, particularly signage and interpretation panels to add to the visitors enjoyment.’

Brenda Edwards, Founder of Teddy Treats said, ‘We are absolutely overwhelmed to be selected as one of the Mayor’s chosen charities for 2018-2019. We were lucky enough to also be chosen as the Young Mayor’s chosen charity a few years ago. The money given allowed us to host a Christmas Magic Party for the children.

We still remain small and run purely with the help of volunteers providing treats for local children who may be unwell and/or families who are in need of support.

‘Teddy Treats is non-profit and works closely with support groups within the town.This fantastic opportunity allows Teddy Treats to expand the Christmas Toy Bank where we buy/donate new toys via our local Seaford Foodbank helping local families in need of support by ensuring the children and young people have toys/treats at Christmas.

‘We have theatre trips twice a year for local children which is such a lovely treat. We will also be able to further advance ‘Teddy Treats Top Talent’ yearly sponsorship programme working with local businesses supporting young people in the town to continue or start a creative/sports activity which for whatever personal reason they are unable to do so. It is so important for young people to have the opportunity to be creative and ‘Top Talents’ enables young people to continue with their hobby/passion developing their talent. We are so grateful to be chosen and look forward to working with Mayor Linda Wallraven.

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Photo: Mayor Linda Wallraven (left) with Brenda Edwards, Founder of Teddy Treats.

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CYCLE SEAHAVEN

July is a great month for cycling as the weather is typically warm and dry, the winds are much lighter in strength and the days are longer in terms of daylight hours. So, this is probably the best month of the year to go cycling.

At Cycle Seahaven we organise lots of rides for both on-road and off-road cyclists. The rides are quite varied in terms of distance, terrain and cycling ability. Take a look at our Rides Calendar at www.cycleseahaven.org. uk/calendar and you’ll see all the rides listed. Each ride is graded, for example 3B, to help you choose one that is suitable for you; there’s an explanation of the grading system on the website. If you don’t see something that suits you then it’s worth taking another look a few days later as the calendar is frequently updated with new rides.

You don’t have to be a member if you want to try out any of our rides. You can cycle on a maximum of three rides before joining our club. There are now over 300 members in Cycle Seahaven, of which the majority choose to cycle on off-road rides. There’s plenty of these rides for beginners through to very experienced cyclists. Many rides go across the South Downs and also through Friston Forest.

A significant minority of members prefer on-road rides and, on Sunday mornings, there are often three such rides starting at the Martello Tower on Seaford Promenade at 8.30am. They are all for reasonably fit and experienced cyclists. One ride is for ‘touring’ cyclists who prefer to cycle at an average speed of about 12mph, another ride is for faster cyclists, i.e. the ‘sportives’ who cycle about 50% quicker, and a third ride for ‘intermediates’, whose average is about 14 to 15mph. Often, all three rides will meet up at a café during the morning such as the one shown in the photo on this page.

There are three touring rides each week, on Tuesday and Thursday as well as on Sunday. Our Tuesday touring rides now incorporate sections of shorter, flatter routes aimed at those wanting to get back into

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cycling. We call this ‘Easy Touring’ and the typical route distance is 11 miles.

Our touring rides aren’t just about the cycling; the refreshment stops are a key part of our rides. We are blessed with some superb cafés and tea gardens in the local countryside, some being community-based and run by volunteers. We now have a list of thirty refreshment stops which we frequent where cyclists are always given a warm welcome.

You need a road-worthy bicycle to participate in any of our rides so, if you have an old bike which you haven’t cycled on for many years, then try our ‘Dr Bike’. Dr Bike is a group of cycle enthusiasts from Cycle Seahaven who want to help local people to use their bikes more.

If you are not pedalling because of dodgy brakes, stiff gears, rattles, creaks or soft tyres, then bring your poorly cycle to the Cycle Seahaven Dr Bike surgery.

We don’t offer a fully equipped bike repair shop; the area is fortunate to have two of these already. But, ‘Dr Bike’ have the skills, tools and enthusiasm to carry out basic repairs and maintenance. They can be found at: Seaford Council Offices / Police Station Forecourt on the first Saturday of each month from 10am – 12.15pm, and Big Park, Peacehaven on the third Saturday of each month from 10am – 12.15pm.

Since March 2018, Dr Bike has gone from strength to strength; 52 bikes in Seaford and 40 bikes in Peacehaven have had a safety check and any simple fixes carried out. The club members give their time for free and have raised over £200 for the Club’s nominated charity: Cycling Without Age (Seaford Chapter).

So, now that summer is here, why not get out on your bike and, if you’re retired, try the Tuesday ‘Easy Touring’ rides.

Photo: Cyclists take a break during a Sunday morning bike ride at Lakeside Café in Horam.

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Seaford Photographic Society The final competition of the season was the battle for Print of the Year, when club members can enter up to two prints that have already appeared in competitions during the year. They were assessed by professional photographer Kirsty Ralfs ARPS, who had travelled down from Herne Bay in Kent for the evening. First prize went to ‘Fun in the Snow’ by Jack Taylor.

This has been a very successful photo for Jack, having gained a Gold Medal in last year’s KCPA Annual Exhibition.

Janice Hewitt’s wildlife image of a bearded reedling took second place, and Ruth Cattrell’s atmospheric misty early morning landscape took third place.

We were very privileged to have a lecture by professional wildlife photographer David Plummer entitled ‘Sussex Wildlife Through the Year’. This was one of the best presentations we have had at the club for a long time. David does a lot of work for the Sussex Wildlife Trust and has appeared on BBC television many times. His talk included many stunning examples of his wildlife photos, but he also shared technical details of how he achieved these, for example by utilising backlighting to shine through the wings of butterflies

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and birds. He also showed us how the combination of choosing a long lens and low viewpoint could help create a softer, less cluttered background. He had many fascinating stories to tell, including a scary close encounter with alligators!

To round off the 2017/18 season we had the AGM and, arguably more importantly, the presentation of the year’s awards. Winners of the various competitions through the year have already been reported here but the ‘Photographer of the Year’ was still to be officially announced. This is awarded to the club member who has gained the most points overall through the year, from all the competitions. The Standard Group trophy went to Colin Mitchell, an excellent achievement for his first season with the club. In the Advanced Group it was Chris Dawson who took the prize, in only his third full season of club photography. The prizes were presented by the club’s president Grace Robertson OBE, HonFRPS. Following on from the success of the KCPA Annual Exhibition at The Crypt Gallery, it’s now the turn of Seaford Photographic Society to hold its own annual exhibition. Instead of the usual September date it will be held in July this year, at the Crypt Gallery. It runs every day between 10am and 5pm for two weeks, from Sunday 8th July to Saturday 21st July, and around 100 framed prints will be on display. Most of these will be for sale, as well as lots more in browsers, and there will be a raffle to win the print of your choice from the exhibition. There will also be information available about the club and the opportunity to talk to members about what we do, or anything photography related. Do drop in to say hello and have a look at our work.

Photos (l-r): Print of the Year – Fun in the Snow by Jack Taylor; trophy winners (excluding two who weren’t able to attend).

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Artist Open House 16 Hill Rise, Bishopstone Seaford, BN25 2UA Anthony Morgan-Jones again invites you to his home and studio to see his watercolour and oil paintings of the coast, sea, South Downs, Dieppe together with historic marine paintings including Thames spritsail sailing barges and Newhaven Harbour.

Anthony has exhibited at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, the Mall Gallery, London, The Summer Exhibition of the Royal Institute of Painters in Oils together with other exhibitions. He is a member of the Society of Sussex Painters, Sculptors, and print Makers, founded 95 years ago.

Tom Morgan-Jones is an illustrator of books – mainly for children, and schools; board and card games. Recently published is ‘Norman the Norman from Normandy’ written by Philip Ardagh. He is also showing ‘The Red Dread’ which he has written and illustrated this year. Items will be on show and for sale.

Refreshments will be available on the patio with views over the sea. Proceeds will be donated to the upkeep of Seaford Parish church.

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CLEMATIS

Clematis are mainly of Chinese and Japanese origin, but the genus name is from an ancient Greek word ‘klema’ meaning ‘climbing plant’. It arrived in Europe during the Victorian era. There are around 297 different species, the first one named in 1753 as Clematis viticella; new varieties are still being produced. Clematis are mostly vigorous, woody climbing vines which are quite fragile in their first few years. They can be either deciduous or evergreen, they will scramble up walls and fences and produce masses of colourful attractive flowers. The caterpillars of moths and butterflies will eat their leaves, but for humans they can be toxic and cause severe skin irritation and internal bleeding if eaten. Wearing gloves when pruning is recommended. A clematis in flower has that ‘wow’ factor about it that stops one to look in wonder.

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a modest entrance fee. In 1927 the venture became known as the National Garden Scheme (NGS). In 1948 the NHS took over the DNS, and caring charities became the recipients of the money raised. This year there are around 3,700 NGS gardens open throughout the UK. Sussex has 148 gardens open, so there are plenty to choose from – enjoy the gardens you may visit this month, along with enjoying your own garden too. Sylvia Reeve

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elcome to July, when gardens can be at their very best, with colourful flowers to appreciate and crops ready to harvest.

The months of June and July see many private gardens open to the public with the aim of raising money for charities.The National Garden Scheme (NGS) is the biggest organisation of Open Gardens, with many other gardens opening independently with the same aim. The NGS’ history is closely connected with nursing. In 1859 a Liverpool merchant, William Rathbone, employed a nurse to care for his sick wife, and an organisation was then set up to raise money to train and employ nurses to work in deprived city areas. Queen Alexandra became its patron, and the District Nursing Service (DNS) was born and supported by these public funds.

After the Queen’s death in 1925 these funds continued and one of its members had the idea of raising money through the nation’s obsession with gardening. People who had gardens of ‘quality, character and interest’ would be asked to open them to the public, charging

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3 Remove the lower leaves of tomato plants

to improve airflow and help with the ripening of the fruit.

3 Pick sweet peas regularly to encourage more blooms.

3 Harvest garlic when the leaves start turning yellow and dry out. Lift with a fork, keep the foliage on and lay out to dry for a few days.

3 Deadhead dahlias regularly, cutting back to the next bud of leaf on the stem.

MEMBERS’ NOTICE BOARD This month’s social evening is on Thursday 26th July, 7pm, at St Leonard’s Church Hall. The speaker is Ian Gledhill with his talk ‘The Magic of Pantomime’.

The next outing for those who have booked is to Walmer Castle & Queen Mother’s Garden.

The 116th Horticultural Show is on Saturday 4th August at Seaford Head School, Arundel Road, from 1.30pm-4pm. Entry £1, children free. Details of how to enter in the Show are in the schedule or on the website. Last year there were 409 exhibits – more are very welcome – there is always space available.

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Everybody’s talking about it: it seems there’s never been a summer like this one for growth. The upside is masses of foliage, flowers and developing fruits but the downside of course is pests, with greenfly and blackfly revved up to ravage what the warm sun and rain have so generously provided.

So how to control those aphids? We’ve had a sneaky chat with Lyn who’s coming into the garden on Wednesday 18th July at 10.30am to meet volunteers and visitors to describe how she gardens organically without the use of pesticides. She says: ‘Chemicals, once thought to be such a good thing for growing produce, have turned out to be not only bad for the environment because they get into the soil but they are being found to affect human and animal health as well. Once in the soil they get into our water supply via streams and rivers. Using chemical sprays means we are endangering ourselves unnecessarily when other, natural, alternatives are readily available. These may take a little longer to work but the risks from chemicals to our world are too great to take the risk.’

Instead, she says, natural substances can be used in sprays, washing up liquid and water or garlic for aphids for example. Lyn, who is organising a petition aimed at stopping chemical use on Seaford Town Council-run green spaces, will be on hand with a fistful of evidence and ready to share her experience of gardening organically.

In June the broad beans were prolific but showing signs of blackfly. So how does garden veg guru Mike fight them? ‘Just pinch out the tops,’ he suggests. ‘It also stops them growing too high.’

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The community garden has long used only peat-free compost to supplement our own, so was delighted to be offered some bags by local supermarket Morrisons who also generously donated vouchers and plants. As Katie says: ‘We have destroyed almost all peat-bog habitats in the UK. Machines now harvest at a rate of 22 centimetres per year, but peat regenerates at 1 millimetre per year. As if that weren’t shocking enough, 99% of all peat harvested goes into bagged garden compost.’

At the time of writing this, last minute preparations were being made for the Mayor’s Trail opening last month – and thanks here to Aideen Jones, fellow garden opener, National Garden Scheme officer and long-term supporter of ourselves, who has collected packets of seeds offered by individuals and from magazines and donated them to us.

Ahead is the Macmillan Garden Trail when we will be open on Saturday 28th July. The annual event, which raises a garden shed-load of cash for the cancer charity, is organised by Geoff Stonebanks, he of the beautiful Driftwood garden in Bishopstone. For details of the other gardens on the trail go to www. geoffstonebanks.co.uk/macmillan.html While we hope to meet you then, if you can’t make it remember we are open on Wednesday mornings all year round and on Saturday mornings during the produce season.

The Garden Team Photos (clockwise from top right): Osteospermums and geraniums make a splash of colour; Mike, left, and James, with bags of peat-free compost donated by Morrisons; this looks like being a brilliant year for roses; broad beans; groups of green-fingered children have been planting veg in their special area.

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Macmillan garden trail The 28th and 29th July see Geoff Stonebanks’ Driftwood Fundraising Group stage its 7th annual trail, raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support and the Macmillan Horizon Centre in Brighton. The centre has been designed with input from people affected by cancer to make it the best place to offer the support and services that people in Sussex need. It is also one of the venues open over the weekend, as it too has a small garden terrace, so visitors can see where the money they are donating is being spent.

The trail will be officially opened in Geoff ’s own garden, Driftwood, 4 Marine Drive, Seaford, BN25 2RS,

at 11am on the 28th

by TV gardener, Jim Buttress, of BBC2’s Big Allotment fame! The garden has featured on BBC Gardeners’ World and won several awards for national gardening competitions. More importantly, since it first opened in 2009, Geoff has raised a staggering £100,000 for various charities, over half of that for Macmillan Cancer Support. Enjoy home-made tea and cakes served on vintage china on trays in the garden overlooking the sea.

I​​n Seaford t​here will be eight gardens opening for the event: 39 Marine Drive ​30 Hawth Park Road 2 Barons Close (Sun only) 13 Bowden Rise Lavender Cottage, 69 Steyne Road Cupani, 8 Sandgate Close (Sun only) Seaford Community Garden (Sat only)​ Driftwood, 4 Marine Drive This year there are 23 gardens between Brighton and Seaford​opening their gates across the weekend, with 3 on Sunday only, 4 on Saturday only and 16 opening both dates.

6 of the gardens are opening for the trail for the very first time in 2018. Many of the gardens will be serving delicious home-made teas and cakes, and some selling garden art. Make sure you check the website before you plan your day.

Full details of all the gardens, location maps and directions can be found at www.macmillangardentrail. co.uk or by calling Geoff on 01323 899296. Tickets can be purchased in the first garden visited and cost £2 per garden, or buy a day saver ticket for £6 on each day which gives access to all gardens. Dogs on leads are allowed in many gardens too, look out for the doggy head on the web site.

Photos (top to bottom): 13 Bowden Rise; 2 Barons Close; Lavender Cottage.

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Who’s Who In Seaford?

Aideen Jones, Assistant County Organiser for the National Garden Scheme, East Sussex Aideen has lived in Seaford for 35 years. Before retiring, she was Chief Executive of Southdown Housing Association and now volunteers as Assistant County Organiser for the National Garden Scheme in East Sussex, and with Brighton and Hove Coats and Uniforms for Kids. She is a member of the Seaford and District Horticultural Society, the National Trust and Hardy Plants Society. Aideen was educated in Sri Lanka, Scarborough, Belfast, Co. Kerry and in the UK. She’s been married to Denis for 46 years.

What does your role involve? Looking after about 20 gardens that open for the NGS and especially supporting new garden owners. At Coats for Kids, I look after email communications, arrange collections and volunteer at sorting and community wardrobe days. At Coats for Kids we are able to help families in need and are all committed to trying to alleviate child and family poverty.

What jobs have you had? I started work in a bank and then had two main careers as a Residential Social Worker and Manager, then as Manager and CEO at Southdown. Ten years ago I undertook a distance learning course with the Kennedy Business School at Harvard University.

I was very honoured in 2013 to be awarded an OBE for service to people with Learnining Disabilities.

What are your hobbies and interests? All things gardening.

Love museums and galleries especially photographic exhibitions. Have belonged to the same reading group for the last 30 years. Traveling in France and Spain.

Any pets? We belong to Trusted House Sitters and look after other people’s homes and pets in the winter.

What do you like best about Seaford? The clean air, lack of noise pollution, being sandwiched between the Downs and the sea. We have great friends and neighbours.

What is your favourite piece of music? I like most folk music,

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especially Celtic and quite a bit of classical.

What is your favourite film? Lion King as it was the first film I took my 4 year old nephew to see (he’s 25 now).

What book are you reading at the moment? Novel - Sebastian Barry – Days Without End. Also, I always have a gardening book on the go.

What is your idea of perfect happiness? Seaside walks in the south of France with Denis and my brother’s dog, Dottie.

What has been your most embarrassing moment? Saying hello to a person I thought I knew in Lewes only to realise later it was a famous actress.

Where is your favourite place to go in and around Seaford and why? I adore High and Over and the view of Seaford Bay, the Cuckmere valley and Seaford Head.

Which living person do you most admire? Paul Richards, the founder of Stay Up Late and Gig Buddies (the Learning Disability charity) – he is inspirational in that he makes things happen, often against the odds.

What makes you sad? Homelessness.

How do you relax? I do like to find time to read, walk and listen to music, but in the summer months when we open our garden to raise funds for various charities there is not much relaxing!

What is the most important lesson life has taught you? You can’t predict what life will throw at you.

What is your favourite journey? A drive along the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland.

How would you spend a million pounds? Buy a small house in France and help out a couple of people who I know need it more than I do.

What is your most memorable learning experience? Baking with my mother. She died when I was 10, so these are treasured memories and I still bake.

What keeps you awake at night? Too many things, I am an insomniac.

What is your greatest extravagance? Plants and my new propagator.

What is your greatest fear? That politicians on both sides of the Atlantic could take us to war.

What is your favourite smell? Sweet peas.

What would your motto be? Never give up!

Which person in history would you most like to meet?

Any of the Suffragettes.

What or who is the greatest love in your life? Denis, even after 46 years.

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Local Gardener takes 91-year-old mother to the Palace Local gardener and charity fundraiser, Geoff Stonebanks, has had a trio of amazing events take place in this, his 10th year of opening his garden and fundraising for local charities. Back in January he met Prince Charles at a reception for Macmillan Cancer Support, last month he was awarded the Don Mabey award by the Mayor of Seaford, for outstanding services to the Town of Seaford and on 5th June he had an invite to a Royal Garden party.

Geoff opted to take his 91-year-old mother, Barbara Stonebanks, and the pair had an amazing day. Neither could believe their luck in being able to engage with several members of the Royal Family.

Both HRH Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall stopped to speak to them.

Camilla said she was drawn over by Barbara’s hat and Charles by the fabulous button-hole Geoff had made up with plants from his garden that morning. Barbara and Geoff were able to shake hands with them both, which made their day. Chatting to Camilla they were asked where they were from and Geoff said Seaford, to which Camilla said how much she had enjoyed bathing on Seaford beach in her childhood as they lived in Newick.

Towards the end of the afternoon, the pair also got to chat with the Princess Royal, Prince & Princess Michael of Kent and the Duke of Kent. And lo and behold both Camilla and Charles said hello once more, remarking ‘hello again’. A great day out, in recognition for Geoff raising almost £100,000 for charity.

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SEAFORD SCHOOL’S FORAY INTO PLANTS When Seaford school teacher Jeni Jarvis approached a local garden centre to assist with the teaching of plants, its director was more than happy to arrange a special visit.

Pupils from Cuckmere House School spent time at family-run Paradise Park in Newhaven which has acres of plants growing both outdoors and in an extensive array of climatic-controlled glasshouses.

‘We invited them to come and see how plants grow and discover the different ways we raise stock, including hydroponics’, explains Mark Gilbert, commercial director at the Avis Road garden centre. ‘It was then our pleasure to donate compost and some starter plants for the pupils’ new raised beds as they put horticulture on the curriculum. It was a pleasure to host them and we look forward to forging an ongoing relationship as the children become more interested in horitulture.’

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Young mayor Of Seaford 2017/2018 Thomas Exley has had a wonderful year as Young Mayor of Seaford for 2017-2018 and has raised an incredible amount of money for his chosen project.

His plan was to raise £10,000 for a wheelchair accessible swing which he hoped to have installed

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‘I am very sad to leave the post after 2 years with the council, but this year has prepared me for what is to come in terms of my career and my life ahead.’

Thomas hands over his role to new Young Mayor, Dominic Avey, who will be working alongside his Deputy, James Jenkins, both of whom are looking forward to a very exciting year ahead raising funds for new drama and art equipment at Seaford Head School.

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Five Steps to a Super Night’s Sleep Buying or selling a property can be stressful.

It can even cause you sleepless nights.

At Newberry Tully we do all we can to insulate our clients from any unnecessary stress. Between us we have over 60 years’ experience helping people to move home. And that means there’s hardly anything we’ve not come across and dealt with successfully.

We know that living somewhere you love is a massive factor in enjoying a great quality of life. And so is getting regular, good quality sleep. So, with that in mind here are five nighttime tips from the SleepCouncil.org.uk website:

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What does single-use plastic actually mean?

Single-use plastics are disposable plastics, items that are only used once before they are thrown away or recycled. These items are things like plastic bags, straws, coffee stirrers, take-away coffee cups, most soft drinks and water bottles, and most food packaging.

What is plastic pollution?

The nature of petroleum-based disposable plastic makes it difficult to recycle and they have to add new virgin materials and chemicals to it to do so.

Additionally there are a limited number of items that recycled plastic is being used for. Petroleum-based plastic is not biodegradable and usually goes into a landfill, where it is buried or finds it’s way to water e.g. a stream, which in turn finds it’s way into the ocean.

Although plastic will not biodegrade (decompose into natural substance like soil), it will break down into tiny particles after many years. A plastic bag commonly used for 12 minutes takes up to 600 years to breakdown. In

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Stop buying so much plastic: The easiest way to

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Plastic produce bags: Reusable produce bags (these can be bought from Lakeland).

Plastic drink bottles: Reusable bottles for water to take on the go OR swap your plastic bottle for glass e.g. tonic water.

Plastic toothbrush: Bamboo toothbrush (Seaford Health Store sells these at £3.99. More expensive than plastic BUT won’t pollute the planet).

Plastic wrapped meat (those that come in black plastic trays): Take your own reusable container to the local butcher or to Morrisons for meat.

Plastic wrapped fruit and vegetabels:

Visit Dymocks Farm shop Seaford for produce that is mostly plastic packaging free. Also swap to tinned or glass jars of food.

Plastic shampoo & conditioner bottles: Soap bars or I make my own conditioner using cider vinegar Plastic spray bottles of cleaning products: I make my own using borax, white vinegar, water and an essential oil, depending on what I am cleaning. I use old shirts or buy micro cloths that last for years.

Come and join online at the Facebook page: Plastic Free Seaford.

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SEAFORD TOWN FORUM Over 60 members of public attended Seaford’s recent Annual Town Forum to receive an update on Town Council activities over the past year, watch as the deserving recipients received their Mayor’s and Young Mayor’s Awards, and heard presentations from local community groups and charities.

The 2018 Town Forum, hosted by Seaford Town Council and opened by Town Crier, Peter White, took place at The View at Seaford Head on Tuesday 22nd May. It was a very positive meeting, full of key updates and information, and inspiring messages from the award winners and community groups in attendance.

The recently re-elected Mayor of Seaford, Councillor Linda Wallraven, welcomed all those in attendance to the event and started the proceedings. Presentations were made by Citizens Advice Bureau, CTLA, Waves Seaford, Seaford Lifeguards, Seaford Community Events Committee (Motorfest) and Seaford Musical Theatre, who had all received large financial grants from the Council during 2017.

The presentations ranged from verbal updates and a YouTube video of Seaford’s Motorfest event (can be found at www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew_j8uuQ0yc), to a live performance from two young members of Seaford Musical Theatre Juniors charming the audience with their lovely rendition from The Wizard of Oz, which the theatre is staging during June.

and Sussex Air Ambulance Fund; East Blatchington Pond Conservation Society; Seaford Hard of Hearing Club and Teddy Treats. Seaford Youth Forum and Neighbourhood First also came along and had a stand to talk about what they offer in the town.

Attendees were also able to hear about the Strategic Objectives adopted by Seaford Town Council in April 2016 and how the Council is working towards achieving these, including sustaining and improving the economic wellbeing of the town, its environment and recreational facilities, meeting the needs of the community and practising good governance.

During the event, presentations were also made to the Mayor’s chosen charity of the funds raised throughout the past year. Councillor Wallraven was thrilled to be able to present Seaford Lifeguards with their cheque of £4,011.72. Seaford Lifeguards are entirely voluntary and have been recognised as one of the best lifeguard services in the country; Seaford is blessed to have such a remarkable group of people ensuring the safety of its beach and users.

The evening then moved on to the annual Mayor’s Awards. Mayor, Councillor Linda Wallraven, was pleased to be able to announce her awards to individuals that have helped support and enrich the town; Ken and Julie Jupp (Royal British Legion), Maeve Mabey, Hilary Norsworthy, Brenda Edwards (Teddy Treats), Mike Roper (The Rotary Club) and Thomas Exley (2017/18 Young Mayor).

All the presentations were informative sessions, and helped raise understanding and awareness of how these vital grants can really change people’s lives and improve the town of Seaford.

The Annual Don Mabey award, given to individuals for outstanding service to the town, was presented to Geoff Stonebanks for his continuous fundraising. Having been fundraising for over 10 years, largely through organising open gardens, Geoff has raised in excess of £100k for Macmillan Cancer Support and the various Mayoral charities – a truly admirable achievement and one that he continues to increase each year.

Congratulations to Geoff for his hard work and passion for raising well needed funds!

Also present were those groups and charities in receipt of small financial grants (under £500) during 2017, who had taken the time to arrange display stands ,letting people know more about what they do and with literature to give out. Again, the Council thanks those organisations: Epilepsy Sussex; Kent, Surrey

The 2018 Mayor’s Open Garden Trail, organised by Geoff Stonebanks, takes place on Sunday 10th June; find all the details on http://www.geoffstonebanks.co.uk/ mayor.html. Please do go along and support Geoff ’s fundraising, whilst taking in the beauty and uniqueness of the nine open gardens.

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The 2017/18 Young Mayor, Thomas Exley, summarised on his two years with the Council and the success of his campaign to raise funds to install a wheelchair accessible swing in The Salts. With the help and support of everyone involved and all those who donated, Thomas was thrilled to announce that he had reached his target of £10k and is working with the Town Council to hopefully have the swing installed in early-Summer.

Thomas chose to present two Young Mayor’s Awards, which were sponsored by Seaford Rotary Club; the first to Martin Murdoch and Janet Daynes of the Blatchington Miniature Railway and an Award of Courage to Brandon Whitham, a student at school with Thomas.

Dominic Avey, 2018/19 Young Mayor, informed the meeting that in his year of office he would be aiming to raise funds for the art, drama and music department of Seaford Head School. Dominic also introduced the new Deputy Young Mayor, James Jenkins, who unfortunately was not able to attend. The minutes and photos of the event will be available on the Town Council’s website at www.seafordtowncouncil.gov. uk or updates can always be found on the Council’s Facebook and Twitter pages, search Seaford Town Council and link to it for the latest news.

The Town Council wishes to thank all those that attended the event, gave presentations and took part, and offer its congratulations to those well-deserved award winners Photos (l-r): Mayor, Cllr Linda Wallraven with Holly and Evie from Seaford Musical Theatre Juniors; Mayor Cllr Linda Wallraven presenting Geoff Stonebanks with the prestigious Don Mabey Award.

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ART EXHIBITION A GREAT SUCCESS Residents at Clifden House Dementia Care Centre, Seaford collaborated with St Peter’s Church to display a week-long art exhibition in support of Dementia Awareness Week.

This is a particularly important issue in Seaford as the area has been identified as a dementia hotspot in the UK. According to latest research by Alzhemiers Research UK, 2.11% of the population of Lewes/ Seaford or 1,926 people are living with dementia.

The Wealden district has 1,866 people living with dementia, equivalent to 1.75% of population.

Eastbourne has 2,292 people living with dementia, which is 2.09% of the population.

“Our artists had a unique sense of achievement, particularly when they saw people admiring their work.”

Nial Joyce of Clifden House said: “Art is an extremely important activity for dementia patients, because it bypasses language barriers and allows residents to express themselves through this medium.

In total, 2.7% of the population of the South East are living with the disease – that’s more than double the UK average (1.33%).

Deena McCormack, Activities Co-ordinator at Clifden House said: “Raising awareness was our main goal, and we feel this was definitely achieved, with many members of the local community coming to see the impressive art our residents had worked so hard on.

“The exhibition allowed us to reconnect with people whose relatives had previously been a resident at Clifden House, as well as the general public.

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“Thank you to St Peter’s Church for working with us to host the exhibition. It’s great to collaborate and have support from our local community.”

The art exhibition is now on display at Clifden House Dementia Care Centre on Claremont Road.

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Caution and common sense urged when visiting the Sussex cliffs A poster campaign launched this spring will remind people to stay safe while visiting the famous white chalk Sussex cliffs this summer. You’ll see warning posters appearing on bus routes, visitor car parks, in tourist information centres, on community notice boards and sent to local language schools. We are appealing to local businesses to display the posters in their windows. Safety messages will be shared through social media using the hashtag #BeCliffAware.

The joint campaign is being promoted by HM Coastguard, The National Trust, South Downs National Park Authority, Sussex Wildlife Trust, East Sussex County Council, Seaford Town Council, Wealden District Council, Eastbourne Borough Council and Lewes District Council, and to raise awareness of the potential dangers of the chalk cliffs to residents and visitors. Together they are also carrying out a review of warning signs across the area and updating these where needed.

The summer months always see a significant increase in visitor numbers to this coastline – which stretches from the edge of Eastbourne, past Beachy Head, the Seven Sisters and Seaford Head – eager to see and photograph the famous white cliffs and enjoy the fabulous coastal paths. At many locations there are overhangs or faults in the cliffs that cannot be seen from the cliff tops.

Matt Pavitt of HM Coastguard urged caution and common sense when enjoying the sea air and the stunning views. He said: ‘Sea cliffs are constantly changing, and the soft chalk rock here breaks easily. Cliff falls can occur at any time and can be significant, such as the 50,000 tonnes of rock which fell onto the beach at Seaford Head last summer.

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Don’t risk going to the edge to take a selfie – no photograph is worth risking your life for.

‘If you see anyone in danger, or witness someone who has fallen, call 999 immediately and ask for the Coastguard. Do not attempt to rescue them.’

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Flower Power

Next time you are driving through Seaford, take a look at the wildflower patch at St Crispians corner – it is looking fantastic at the moment, teeming with lots of happy nectar-loving insects, and providing a much needed habitat. Flowers include alyssum, candytuft and poppies, all perfect for our endangered pollinators. Seaford cemetery also has swathes of wildflowers providing a spectacular display.

Both open spaces were sown with an annual wildflower seed mix called ‘ground cover’, the flowers carefully chosen to provide habitat for our insects as well as provide dazzling displays.

The Lewes District Council wildflower initiative aims to enhance the biodiversity and improve health and well-being. It is in its third year and Burleys are incredibly proud to be part of this conservation initiative that adds so much value to the open spaces across that district.

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Seaford U3A News

https://u3asites.org.uk/seaford/home Our regular coffee morning is at the Seaford Constitutional Club between 10am and 12 noon on Wednesday 18th July (just £1 for refreshments, which will rise to £2 in September) and the pub lunch at the White Lion (on the corner of Belgrave Road and the A259) is on 27th July. Please contact David, our organiser on 01323 381282 before 6pm on the Wednesday preceding the lunch to book your place, and arrive at 12.30pm for 1pm lunch.

I hope you have been able to pick up a ‘blue leaflet’ from the Library and TIC which gives contact details, as well as titles of courses and dates for talks which will take place during our 2018/19 season. Seaford U3A Members will receive their membership forms and prospectuses in early July and be able to talk to course leaders at the Open Afternoon at the Downs on 19th July.

Our book fair and coffee morning will be taking place on Saturday 7th July between 10am and 12 noon at St Leonard’s Church Hall. As before we welcome everyone to this event. Bring some books (not more than 10 please!) and take some more away. Books are £1 each. We always have a good selection, as you know, and we look forward to seeing you.

On Thursday 19th July we will be holding our Open Afternoon at the Downs between 2pm and 4pm.

There will be tutors and group leaders there as well as committee members, so it is an ideal time to find out what courses will be on offer over the next season.

Course and Membership Registration begins on 2nd August this year.

Seaford U3A had a visit to Newhaven Fort in early May, and Heather sent in this report and photos. Our guide, Ed, brought everything to life using some of the thousands of artefacts and places at the fort, with accompanying stories and anecdotes. A model showing how the latest Moncrieff Cannon design was loaded and fired was demonstrated, and we saw the cast iron remains of the bases that held them in place up on the ramparts.

We were reminded that the current fort was built in the Victorian age to protect the South Coast from

possible attack from the French during the Napoleonic Wars on the site of previous edifices going back to the Iron Age and then the Romans. Throughout the two World Wars it remained unscathed, protected from attack by the ingenious design by the 22-year-old Lieutenant John Ardagh, unusually using the natural contours of Castle Hill which had already held a 16th-century battery. We learnt about concrete from the shingle, six million bricks made from nearby clay, steam engines and the Equilibrium drawbridge to name but a few things. Ed was a mine of information, so enthusiastic and knowledgeable!

After all the talk and history including information of places on the horizon, we all went off to view other things. Some of us met up in the Vintage tea room to have a much-needed cup of tea in a 1940s setting.

Afterwards, a small group of us experienced a realistic air raid recreation in the Blitz Bomb Shelter, rather unnerving.

This is a place we all said we would come back to again. There is so much more to see including the tunnels and all the casements housing more history on so many subjects and on our doorstep, that I think a season ticket would be the best bet!

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Seaford Barber completes Skin Cancer Awareness Training Programme Gary Bedford from The Barber’s Chair recently contacted the national skin cancer charity, Skcin after noticing skin cancer on one his regular clients from Seaford. Gary had recently completed Skcin’s free online skin cancer awareness training programme MASCED.uk, which enabled him to notice the suspicious mark on his clients face and was able to give him the advice he needed to get it checked out. In this case his client was very lucky as his basal cell carcinoma had been caught early. Gary was invited to speak of this experience on BBC Radio Nottingham to help raise awareness of this life-saving training that is available to the hair, beauty and health industries.

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Seaford Little Theatre

The 39 Steps

Fifty or so years ago, in the days when it was OK to send under 10s down to the local shop on their own, there was a TV advert involving a little chap on an errand to buy a tin of Plumrose Chopped Pork. On the way he repeated what his mum had told him so often that when he got to the store he asked for plopped chalk. There you have this version of the John Buchan classic in a nutshell: funny, cute and scrambled.

Yes, there was the obligatory, nicely painted, backdrop, this time of wild Scottish mountains, but there the similarity to any other drama offered by this talented group finished.

Buchan wrote the book in serial form in 1915, about action man Richard Hannay. Filmmaker Alfred Hitchock got hold of it in 1935, there was a remake in colour in 1959, followed by a 1979 version, then in 2007 playwright Patrick Barlow turned Buchan’s thriller into a farce for the West End stage. And each one was successively different from the 1915 tale of murder, espionage and escape.

So by the time the work had hybridised to Barlow’s script and stage directions, what you get is a sort of Mc Carry On that needed courage of a heroic order from directors Dennis and Wendy Picott who had to wrestle with 33 scene changes. This pace demanded and received excellent timing for the most part, with some agile prop shifting by the crew whose team led by Ray and Debbie Cox built

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and manoeuvred the ingenious set components designed by the Picotts and Alan Lade.

Through doors that were wheeled onto stage the five players stepped, in hilarious costumes dreamed up and sourced by Deborah Lade’s team, assembled a train, a car, flew a plane, constructed a bed and generally capered about. If one or two scene changes were over long that was more to do with fitting in the appropriate sound effects.

Among all the strong performances there were two stand-outs: Jon Terry as Hannay and Dug Godrey who was called on to play a hugely varied collection of bit parts, notably as Mr Memory, who holds the key to the 39 Steps and by implication the UK’s future. Godfrey could give up the day job and become a professional pantomime dame if his frolics in hastily donned skirts and kilts are anything to go by, and his delivery was perfectly timed.

He and Terry worked well together, with Terry exuding great energy as he ran about the small stage, even if they did at times remind me of small boys leaping over sofas. Peter Barnes and Clare Forshaw, like Godfrey listed as clowns, were comical and quick.

The part of love interest Pamela was taken by Jenny Humphries, whose sense of comedy is delicious. Well, you try climbing a stile while handcuffed to Terry.

The company are to be applauded for tackling such a technically difficult piece and largely pulling it off.

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Inner Wheel club of seaford One of the highlights in our club year is our Inter Club Birthday Tea, this year held at Blatchington Golf Club. We entertained 25 guests from neighbouring Clubs within our District 25, which stretches from Chichester in the West, Farnham and Godalming in the north and east to Lewes. Also joining us were friends from Eastbourne who are in a different district. Our recently joined new member Ann Reed gave us a very interesting talk entitled ‘10 Years Living and Working in Bangladesh.’

Then we all enjoyed sandwiches, scones, jam and cream and yes... lovely cakes too.!

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Our club has contributed a fish towards The Shoal on Seaford’s Community Bench, and many of our members were at the Celebration Opening on Bank Holiday Monday at the end of May. Not quite so much fundraising last month but we did enjoy a social occasion at a member’s house with a Ploughman’s lunch. Despite the rain stopping us from enjoying the garden, it was a happy and fun lunchtime.

One of our members went recently to the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas, Staffordshire, and found the memorial garden for the Association of Inner Wheel Clubs. This service memorial is supported by individual Clubs from all over the country.

Photo: Inner Wheel Memorial garden at the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas.

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The Alexander Technique

CHARITY GOLF DAY IN SUPPORT OF WAVES FAMILY SUPPORT A very successful Golf Day was held at Seaford Golf Course, Blatchington, on Wednesday 16th May. Sixteen teams took part and we were very grateful to the Golf Club for allowing us use of the premises. The event was organised by Roy Garrod, Club President, supported by Arthur Bradbury and John Lockyer, and Colin Hedges who acted as Starter and Course Marshall.

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WAVES are grateful to the Chalk Cliffe Trust and to Seaford Rotary who have given grants to enable WAVES to start a pilot project at the Drop In Centre in Church Street, Seaford. SOUNDWAVES started on Friday 22nd June, initially running for four weeks and then re-commencing for a further six weeks in September. It is anticipated that the project will continue after this six-week project, as part of the aim is to train volunteers to continue the group. Training will be given by Kate Comberti, professional musician, who it is hoped will continue to support the group after the initial pilot, and a local artist who will encourage the children’s creative ability.

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Zumba Gold classes in Seaford at 2pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays at Mercread Community Centre, Mercread Road.

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Seaford Striders

WORTHING & focus 10k’s

A 24-strong team from Seaford Striders took part in the Worthing 10k on Sunday 3rd June amid sweltering temperatures.

They joined more than 2,000 people taking part in the fundraising event, now in its 28th year. The money raised will be shared between St Barnabas House, Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice, Care for Veterans and animal charity Wadars. The fast and flat course starts and finishes in Marine Parade and, despite the heat, there was still the opportunity for achieving target times and personal bests (PBs).

First for the Striders and 19th overall was Timothy Dymott – his training plan paying off with a time of 36:16. He was followed by Joshua Rudd in 37:14. Dave Dunstall was fourth placed overall in the M50 category, finishing in 39:02. Next came Jeff Young (40:05), and Joe Plant, who completed the race in 40:09 – seven minutes faster than his 2017 time. Ben Barnett followed in 44:09 and Phil Robinson in 44:23.

First for the ladies was Anneka Redley, shaving just over a minute off her 2017 time to complete her race in 47:58.

Alex Hughes was very happy to break 50 minutes in 49:14. The ever-improving Jazz Shiret was second home for the ladies, achieving a PB time of 53:50. She was closely followed by Simon Nixon in 53:51.

Steph Woodward ran her race in 56:31, Bianca Buss in 57:19 and Stacey Jones finishing in 58:08. Emma Cooper finished in 58:00 ahead of Michelle Varndell in 1:01:11, Debbie Plant in 1:02:05 and Michael Pickering in 1:03:06.

Ruth Mcconnochie finished in 1:10:28 with Hilary Humphreys and Lisa John crossing the finish line together in 01:11:51, closely followed by Rob Plant in 01:11:58, with Sandra Standen completing the race for the Striders in 01:12:34.

Striders also took part in the first ever Focus 10k – raising money for the Chailey Heritage Foundation, which took place at Borde Hill Garden near Haywards Heath. Two of the club’s current cohort of Couch to 5k participants decided to double their distance for the hot and hilly race – Sue and Chris Pellatt, finished in 1:16:32 and 1:16:31. Victoria Maleski completed the race in 1:21:21. Strider volunteers marshalling the race included

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Alice Lennie, Verity Skinner and Lance Maleski.

Photo: Seaford Striders, photo: Tony Humphreys

SEAFORD CHORAL SOCIETY

It has been an exciting year for the choral society. By the time you read this we will have sung our Summer concert in our latest venue, Seaford Baptist Church.

We have had fun expanding our repertoire with a wide selection of lighter music. It has been a pleasure to see happy faces every Monday evening as our new MD, Colin Hughes puts us through our paces in the most entertaining way. The lighter Summer concert will be a regular feature from now on, complementing our Autumn and Spring concerts.

Voices have a rest in July and August, but do come and give us a try in September, when we will start rehearsing for our very exciting Autumn concert. We could not let 2018 pass without commemorating the centenary of the end of WW1 and it will be unlike anything you have seen or heard before. Part concert, part audio-visual experience. If you would like to be part of it or just have a look, you can be sure of a warm welcome – we are famous for it. Rehearsals start on 3rd September at 7.15pm in Seaford Baptist Church.

Not the best singer in the world? Don’t worry, if there is a singer in there we can help you to find him or her.

Can’t read music? Many of our members don’t, but it doesn’t stop them. Listen to the sound we make together at concerts. Can’t cope with auditions? That’s ok, we don’t have them.

There are so many benefits to singing in a choir like ours.You exercise your brain, improve your breathing, posture and muscle tension. Endorphins flood through your body giving you a feeling of wellbeing and happiness. SCS members are part of a large social network. It’s a good feeling to be connected with a group and you can feel a greater sense of community and belonging. Finding the right choir for you could be the perfect way to improve your physical health, wellbeing and social life. Give it a try.

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Belle Tout Lighthouse Revisited Perched high up on the Sussex Downs is the Belle Tout Lighthouse. With 360* panoramic views – catching the eye from seascape to the Weald and beyond.

Five years ago The Builders’ Club renovated this rather forlorn and dilapidated building back into what we see today: “Belle” is more beautiful than ever! Its new life brought along hundreds of guests ready for a break. In a place where fine furniture, local history and delicious food for breakfast make one feel at home no matter the weather.

I stopped there for a cup of coffee, invited by the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Shaw. Of course I was delighted and jumped at the opportunity as I eager to see the place I spent 2 years of my life restoring. I was not to be disappointed! As I walked in and up the steep steps to the lounge and kitchen, it was so lovely to see that little had changed, in fact, it had been made even more homely. The attention to detail, not only in the care of the restored work we completed, but the dressing of the rooms and carefully positioned artefacts, antiques, pieces of local history were so precise, it was no wonder the lighthouse was still busy.

I was greeted by the one of the most friendliest of people who I recognised as Paul (the assistant manager, who we left there opening the doors to the general public all those years ago and had such a great relationship with) and Louise (the duty manager) who was serving some of most sumptuous food I could have ever imagined eating for breakfast.

There were still guests eating their wonderfully prepared breakfasts and admiring the views from the lounges tables. After being introduced I spent the next hour regaling stories to the eager listeners of the 2 long years it took to complete, including confirming the ghost stories that had been muttered about for years past!

As I wandered around the building and remembered the problems we had with the Council Conservationists, the Sussex Downland Trust, the Eastbourne Historical Society, the M.O.D. Bomb Squad, not to mention the eroded access road!! Today, all pressure groups are appeased. Back into pristine condition, the lighthouse is as good as new!

I have to say I feel privileged and honoured to have played such a large role in breathing not just new life into this beautiful piece of local history, but seeing it so well maintained. If you are ever lucky enough to be able to book a bedroom here, it is certainly well worth a stay, it is just to admire and take in the breath taking views from the numerous picturesque windows.

After wandering around the well kept grounds, seeing the 2 ton pieces of granite that were virtually impossible to move and sitting at ’The Knights Table’ I felt as though I was at home once again. You cannot understand unless you visit here, how much love and hard work has been given into making The Belle Tout Lighthouse, one of the most fascinating and historical places in Sussex. This is a ‘must stay’ in your life time for any body interested in local architecture, luxurious accommodation and genuinely outstanding staff.

Thank you Mr Shaw and all the lovely attentive and interesting staff who made my albeit short visit so memorable.

All the very best for the future, David Archer, The Builders Club

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This is only some of the amazing work we completed over 2 years at The Belle Tout Lighthouse. We worked closely with our specialist engineers and the owner to create one of the most stunning venues available. The detail and the dedicated tradesmen really excelled at making this one of the most enjoyable places to visit in Sussex.

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Seaford Striders

Hastings Runners 5 mile

Dry, cool weather and a flat, fast course helped Seaford Striders achieve a trio of personal bests plus top three age group performances at the Hastings Runners 5 mile on 13th May.

The Striders had a brilliant turnout with 22 team members among the 525 finishers making the trip to Hastings. The race, now in its 13th year, is run in memory of Hastings Runner Keith Chandler, with the proceeds donated to St Michael’s Hospice – more than £50,000 has been raised so far.

First man home for the Striders, and 14th placed overall, was Timothy Dymott, running the race in under 30 minutes in 29:15. Josh Nisbett, taking a break from marathon distances, came in next at 31:05. He was followed by Jeff Young (31:50) who was 3rd placed in the MV45 age group and junior Joe Plant in 31:55.

Then came Nick Farley in 32:10, Damien Partridge in (33:12), Ben Barnett in 34:00 and Andy Farley just

behind in 34:03. Matt Franks was pleased with his comeback time of 35:27 in front of Graham Jones in 37:29.

First lady home for the Striders was Anna Norman in 37:58, followed by Kristiane Sherry, delighted with her time of 38:31. Jazz Shiret smashed her target of a sub-45 minute race to finish in 42:14. Hilary Humphreys was third placed in the FV65 age group category, finishing her race in 43:22. Simon Nixon ran as a pacemaker for Simon Homer (both finishing in 44:34) and Emma Cooper, a few seconds behind in 44:39.

With family and team mates cheering loudly at the finish line, a trio of former Couch to 5k graduates all achieved new PB times. Stacey Jones (46:27), Debbie Plant (47:17) and Becky Souissi (53:32) all coming home with their best times yet over this distance. They were joined by Victoria Maleski, running a good, even pace alongside team mate Becky at 53:41 and Sandra Standen finishing in 57:55.

Also on 13th May, Anneka Redley completed the Run Gatwick half marathon in 1:56:43, pacing dad Jonathon who finished in 1:56:45.

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St James’ Trust (Seaford) At Last We Are There!

It’s fantastic news from St James’ Trust, your local independent charity for the community; focusing mainly on the elderly and disabled but welcoming local groups of all ages and abilities in the Seaford area. We have a new addition to enhance our ability to host groups of all kinds, giving us four extra meeting rooms of various sizes offering comfortable well decorated accommodation for groups of up to 20 people. Two are smaller, more intimate rooms for one-to-one counselling, therapy sessions or small meetings.

The Old Wagon Factory is once again fully part of the St James Trust complex which also houses our popular Charity Shop. For those using the new first floor rooms a kitchenette is provided at no extra charge to prepare tea and coffee. We are very pleased to be gaining five extra car parking spaces.

We already have bookings for these rooms but there is still availability for your group, so come along and see what we have to offer, our prices are reasonable.

We now have a second staircase up to the south hall replacing the old broken lift, there is a chair lift giving access to the hall, making life easier for older patrons.

If you need a hall please phone Viv or Liz on 01323 492800. For photos and general information visit our website http://www.stjamestrustseaford.co.uk/ Once again we must thank the local community for its ongoing support and our volunteers for their time and efforts. We could not work without them.

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Children’s hospice thanks invaluable volunteers Chestnut Tree House, the children’s hospice for East Sussex, held a celebration evening last week for local volunteers, thanking them for their invaluable contribution to the charity.

On Wednesday 23rd May volunteers gathered at the Hydro Hotel in Eastbourne, who kindly provided a room for the event, to hear from Chestnut Tree House’s CEO, Hugh Lowson, and Community Team Manager, Karen Brailey.

The pair spoke about the vital work the hospice does caring for children with life-shortening conditions in East Sussex and how the more than 43,000 hours gifted to the charity by volunteers last year has really made a difference.

‘Volunteers do so much for us,’ explains Hugh. ‘From running our shops and fundraising stalls through to helping out at our events, speaking to others in the community about our work and supporting us in our offices. We really couldn’t survive without them, and so we want to say a huge thank you to each and every one of them.

11 volunteers received badges for long service on the night. Thelma Stevens, Pete Ransom, John Hayward, Alan Chapple, Reg Dove, Andy Philips, and Michelle and Tony Haw have all volunteered for Chestnut Tree House for five years, fundraising at our shops or at events. Eastbourne residents Pat and Peter Stoneman, and Joan Colbran have all volunteered for Chestnut Tree House for 10 years, organising tombolas, running awareness stands, helping out at events – and lots more – often as a group called ‘The Mad Hatters’.

Presenting the awards, Chestnut Tree House 15thbirthday patrons Barry and Jacquie Hinves commented: ‘We’ve been thinking a lot about what we wanted to say to all of our wonderful volunteers, and it comes down to one simple phrase – Well Done. You, our volunteers, make an outstanding contribution. Whether it’s standing in fields being the ambassadors of the charity, ensuring everyone is safe at our events or sorting stock in our shops, it is all fantastic work and we would like to say a big Thank You.’ Anyone interested in volunteering for Chestnut Tree House – whether through a regular commitment or on an ad-hoc basis – can find out more at www.chestnuttree-house.org.uk/volunteering

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‘Last year, we cared for 76 children and families in East Sussex, offering respite, end of life and bereavement care. We also had a full events calendar for our children and families, giving them the chance to cherish every moment and live for the now. From siblings’ events, to Christmas and Summer parties, and youth group outings, we simply couldn’t offer the level of care that we do without our volunteers.’

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Imagine, all my dreams on a plate of full-fat desire. After all when you are invited to sample afternoon tea at 2pm it would be rude to refuse, especially when Steve talks you through no less than six varieties of unctuousness.

So I’m glad I didn’t pass up on the invitation and had forgone lunch.

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My first taste was of a peanut butter, caramel and chocolate layer cake topped with popcorn. Told it was gluten free (GF), I was amazed. For anyone who thinks the sponge is just there to separate the fillings this one’s for you, and I’m thinking of my friend Katie here…

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ROTARY CLUB OF SEAFORD

Rotary’s polio volunteers celebrated at government reception

Rotarian John Owen and his wife Ann were invited to the House of Commons to celebrate the involvement of Rotary in the eradication of polio from India.

The Westminster reception, which was attended by more than 200 Rotary volunteers who had been on the polio immunisation programme in India, was hosted by William Wragg MP, who is a member of Hazel Grove Rotary Club, near Manchester.

International Development Secretary, the Right Honourable Penny Mordaunt MP, who gave the keynote address, saluted the work of Rotary’s immunisation programme in India over the past decade.

Hundreds of British Rotarians have participated annually in the polio immunisation teams, who have gone door-to-door in cities and remote villages in all parts of India with the life-saving vaccine. All the volunteers funded their own airfares and rolled up their sleeves to help at the many vaccination booths set up by Indian Rotarians and health agencies, which enabled sixteen million Indian children to be directly vaccinated resulting in India to being declared poliofree in 2014.

Government Minister Penny Mordaunt praised Rotarians for their ‘selfless and dedicated’ work, marking a decade of the ground-breaking initiative.

Reflecting on how close the world was to becoming polio-free, with just 37 cases recorded in three countries in 2017, she said: ‘Rotary’s role in eradicating polio will deliver one of the greatest public health victories of all time.’

She said: ‘It’s really hard to overstate the importance of the achievement of India becoming polio-free.

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It was an historic milestone in the road to global eradication. India’s success was the result of a multidimensional eradication strategy, backed up by a huge amount of hard work by people on the ground.

This has demonstrated to the world that even in the most challenging environments, polio can be defeated through a concerted and co-ordinated campaign.

The dream of making India polio-free would not have been realised without massive social mobilisation and the remarkable, selfless work of the volunteers from Rotary.

‘Your contribution has been extraordinary. You have been diligent, determined and dedicated to achieving and maintaining eradication over the last 10 years. You have been fantastic ambassadors for the UK, working hard to achieve a fantastic result. Your contribution and the contribution of over 1,500 volunteers has helped immunise over 16 million children in India, which has enabled every single last child to be reached and none left behind to face this cruel disease. We are immensely proud of all of you and we are committed to eradicating polio for good.’

John said it was really a magic experience being able to go out on the Terrace by the Thames as well as to walk through the corridors of power. During their time in the House, John and his wife Ann made time to listen to the debates in both Houses.

Bluebell Walk and Farm Trail

What a couple of busy days we had at the Arlington Bluebell Walk on Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th May! The weather was glorious, resulting in 1,326 visitors through the gate, our best ever. Many thanks to everybody’s tremendous efforts that helped us to raise over £3,600 for Rotary Charities.

Photos (left to right): John Owen and his wife Ann on the Terrace at the Houses of Parliament; Tony Henley and Dave Argent in the entrance booth at the bluebell trail; Arlington bluebells.

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None of this would have been achievable without the tremendous team work of the people that came along and helped. Forty of the 64 duty slots over the two days were filled by 22 Rotarians and the remaining 20 slots by 11 non-Rotarians. We were lucky also to have some additional help over the peak time.

Both days started full on from 10am and continued right through until 5pm.

It was non-stop throughout with the peak between 12 noon - 2.30pm. We were just recovering from the lunch time rush when the afternoon tea rush started.

The kitchen teams worked tirelessly to keep up to date with the orders, the prepared food was delicious, and several visitors complimented us on the standard and the presentation of the food.

It is not easy planning and catering for such large numbers, but we were able to meet all the orders requested with just a little bit of tweaking towards the end.

Huge thanks go to the Rotary Wives who made such fantastic cakes which were very much enjoyed by our visitors. Nevertheless, an extra thank you goes to those who produced cakes and tray bakes etc on Thursday evening for Friday. It was great to have such a variety to offer our visitors, and all so professionally made. The bluebells were stunning, a real tribute to the farmer and his team of hard workers, a glorious picture of nature.

Seaford Scene is a completely independent small business. All rights are reserved over the content and design of Seaford Scene unless agreed otherwise. The opinions expressed in editorial matter are not necessarily those of the publisher. Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of entries. Seaford Scene cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage caused by errors, omissions or alterations, and assumes no risk or liability for articles or adverts or the accuracy of the facts within them that are provided by contributors. Seaford Scene does not endorse companies, products, services or religious or political organisations that appear in this magazine.

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One can always learn from the experience; perhaps what one could do better to make it easier. One thing for next year is that there will be a clearing up team to mop the floors, clean the loos, empty all the bins etc.

After a long day these additional tasks are tiring. I am pleased to say that the farmer complimented us on how clean we left everywhere except for the disabled loo which we forgot!

Seaford Town Awards Each year all Seaford residents are invited to the Seaford Town Forum, which this year was held on Tuesday 22nd May at The View at Seaford Head, Southdown Road.

During the meeting the Mayor, Councillor Linda Wallraven announced the winners of the Mayor’s Awards. The Mayor’s Awards are given to members of the community or organisations that have worked hard for the benefit of the town or have overcome great barriers.

Seaford Rotary Club President Mike Roper was extremely surprised but delighted to receive an invitation to be presented with a Mayor’s Award at the Seaford Town Forum. Mike gratefully received the award on behalf of the Club from the Mayor, Councillor Linda Wallraven.

Linda explained that she is particularly impressed with all the work our Club does with the youth of Seaford, notably the competitions we run, such as Young Musician, Young Photographer, Young Artist, Young Writer and Young Chef. The trophy will be displayed with pride at our weekly meetings.

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

Photos (left to right): Thursday lunchtime kitchen team at the bluebell trail (l-r) Ivy Thompson, Deborah Brown, Vice President Steven Willox, Tony Lees, Tony Osborne, President Mike Roper and Tony Humpreys; President Mike Roper with the award presented by Mayor Linda Wallraven.

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MOCKFORD’S Blinds & AWNINGS

FITTING SERVICE TO HAVE BLINDS PROFESSIONALY FITTED, JEAN MOCKFORD, A QUALIFIED BLINDS INTERIOR DESIGNER, WITH OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE, WILL BE PLEASED TO VISIT YOU & PROVIDE ADVICE & ESTIMATE.

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Big or small Mockfords make them all!

Mockford’s the Blindmakers are a small family business who have been trading in Seaford and Eastbourne for over 30 years.

Find us at: The Industrial Estate, Green Street, Eastbourne BN21 1QN Telephone: 01323 417518

Replacement vanes, weights, hangers and chain are also available from our showroom.

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

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REDUCING SOLAR HEAT AN EXTERIOR AWNING SHADING PATIO DOORS & WINDOWS IS FAR MORE EFFECTIVE THAN INTERIOR BLINDS AND ALLOWS YOU TO SEE OUT WHATS NEW? CLIP ON PLEATED VENETIAN BLINDS DO NOT REQUIRE DRILLING OR SCREWS. IDEAL FOR GLASS DOORS

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Wednesday and Saturday only between 9.30am and 1pm We visit you with pattern books and samples to provide you with a free estimate and advice.

To arrange a visit or for after sales service, please telephone 01323 417518.

Harvey Mockford will usually answer personally during business hours, however if he is not in the office, your call will be diverted to his mobile at no extra cost.

With over 2000 colours and fabrics to choose from, this is just a small selection of our available plain colours.

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SUMMER ROOM COOLER SUMMER ROOM COOLER ASUMMER awning isisfarfar more effective than internal blinds to keep a room and and house cooler. It ROOM COOLER AMockfords’ Mockfords’ awning more effective than internal blinds to keep a room house protects carpets and furnishings from fading, you can see out into the garden and of course, perfect Acooler.

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FREE WIND SENSOR WITH ELECTRIC AWNINGS Half price Wind Sensor – Pre-Season offer april To encourage more customers to order before the summer rush,during this device withdraws the awning FREE WIND SENSOR WITH ELECTRIC AWNINGS With Electrically operated models, saving £72.

This device retracts the Awning into it’s during high winds and gales and be fitted free, saving £144, for a pre-season limited period.

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ESTIMATES As we do not have any salesmen, a fitter who has been installing Mockfords’ awnings for over three ESTIMATES ESTIMATES decades will be pleased to visit you answer questions, show fabrics and provide an estimate.

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Seaford Community Partnership – we need your help Bank Holiday Monday saw the official opening of The Shoal, the project which had taken six years to bring to fruition.

This truly was an example of organisations such as the Environment Agency, Town Council and Seaford Community Partnership, working together with designer Gabby Tofts and artist Christian Funnel, to create an iconic installation for the benefit of local people.

Seaford celebrated in style, a large crowd gathered in the sunshine to listen to the stories of some of those who had purchased “fish” to honour their loved ones.

Mayor Linda Wallraven then joined them to cut the ribbon for the official opening. The Mayor also unveiled a plaque acknowledging the efforts of those who had made the project possible. It was then time for the crowd to be entertained by the Pop Up Singers, the Silver Band and soloist Shannon, as well as nourished at an array of food stalls.

Having worked for many years to complete this project, what is next for Seaford Community Partnership? Well, buoyed by this success, we have several ideas. We wish to continue to bring art to the seafront and to find ways of making visitors more aware of the shops and restaurants available to them in our town. We would also like to smarten up the walls. It will take time to formulate ideas, to test their feasibility, to cost them and to seek funding from various bodies. We will also need to seek permissions from the relevant authorities. Clearly, nothing can happen quickly, but the Shoal has demonstrated that the effort can be well worthwhile.

We are determined to make the seafront a unique and even more attractive place for residents and visitors

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alike, but we need help from members of the public to accomplish all this. We would like to encourage you to join in our efforts by volunteering a little of your time (a few hours per month) to the Partnership.

Please email keithblackburn@live.co.uk or phone 01323 893172 for more information.

Video of the Shoal event by Chris Conil: https://youtu.be/kkvp801Qkk Photos: (top to bottom) The Shoal bench during the official opening event; the Pop Up Singers.

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Hello Everybody.

Welcome to July 2018.

Seaford Kurlers always arranges for the club to have at least one outing every year. On Wednesday 30th May a group of us went to Arundel with Lynne’s Travel. The annual flower festival was on, so there was a lot to see. The journey from Seaford was a bit grey but it did get brighter. Peter, our driver, gave us a very smooth ride and was a good comedian.

Thank you Peter. We all had a great lunch among good friends.

So once again we have to thank Lynn’s Travel for a successful day. As you can see, we have a good social element to Seaford Kurlers.

Come along and meet us any Tuesday from 2pm until 4pm at the Seaford Leisure Centre. The very welcoming Wave Leisure staff will welcome you and show you where we are playing. The annual membership to Seafor Kurlers is £5 and the weekly subs are £2.50. Your first visit is entirely free of charge.

Contact June Wood, Secretary, Tel 01323 895376 Email: sally1989@tiscali.co.uk Photo: A display at Arundel flower festival.

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‘Rhubarb, rhubarb’, they murmured

by Julian O’Vegetables

It’s July, summer is well and truly here and like many Seaford old geezers, the rhubarb on my allotment is at it’s peak. Thick, dark red sticks wait to be picked and cooked in a variety of ways, so this month I’m featuring a delicious rhubarb chutney that goes well with just about anything, but I’m putting it with another summer season favourite, mackerel. This recipe by James Martin is on the BBC website and featured in ‘Saturday Kitchen Best Bites’.

Don’t worry if you don’t have an allotment or a friendly old geezer with a surplus, it’s in the shops now.

Use the recipe as a guide only because James’ chutney is a riot of different flavours – tart rhubarb versus

sweet sugar, spices and chilli heat – adjust the quantities to suit your taste. Also beware of over cooking as you could end up with a pink mush with little texture. The rhubarb should keep some crunch.

Rhubarb chutney with mackerel and watercress

Serves 4

Ingredients

For the chutney – 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 15 fresh curry leaves (I used dried and it was fine); ½ tsp mustard seeds; 400g/14oz rhubarb, finely sliced; 4 green chillies, chopped; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 2 tbsp palm sugar (substitute golden caster sugar if unavailable); 1 lime, juice only; 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint. For the mackerel – 4 mackerel, cleaned and filleted; 75g/3oz red watercress, leaves only; 75g/3oz watercress, leaves only; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Method

For the chutney, heat the oil in a non-reactive frying pan and add the curry leaves and mustard seeds. When they start to crackle, add the rhubarb, chillies, cumin, coriander and palm sugar, stirring well to combine.

Cook for 2-3 minutes, then add the lime juice and cook for a further 2-3 minutes, or until the rhubarb is softened. Stir in the mint leaves, then remove the pan from the heat and set aside. For the mackerel, preheat the grill to high. Place the mackerel fillets skinside up onto a rack and cook under the grill for 4-5 minutes, or until the skin is crisp and the fish cooked through (I pan-fried the fillets). To serve, place the watercress leaves into a bowl and toss with the extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Divide the watercress equally among four serving plates, then arrange two mackerel fillets on top of each pile. Spoon the chutney alongside and serve.

Enjoy!

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PROBUS CLUB OF SEAFORD Our recent Annual General Meeting saw Frank Hendry elected as President for the forthcoming season, supported by Laurie Holland as Vice President.

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Neighbourhood Watch Roundup

This month we focus on your vehicles, as summertime means both an influx of visitors to our town and us abroad and out and about, and a quick look at Summer Barbeque Safety since the sun is out and barbeque we must...

Sussex Police advise that the majority of vehicle crime is opportunistic and occurs because valuables have been left in view or the vehicle left insecure. If a vehicle is left insecure it only takes 10 seconds for your valuables to be stolen. l

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Summer Barbeque Safety advice from East Sussex Fire and Rescue

A barbecue on a sunny day is a great way to enjoy the summer, but it’s also a very easy way for people to get burnt and property damaged if a few simple rules are not followed.

Set up your barbecue on level ground away from bushes, tents or other buildings. Put only about 2 inches of charcoal in the barbecue and keep the rest away from the fire. Only use recommended fluids or firelighters and never petrol. Wear suitable clothing and be careful when cooking fatty foods to avoid flare-ups.

Make sure the coals are cool before trying to move the barbecue and empty ash onto garden soil, and never empty your barbeque into a dustbin. Have a means of extinguishing any fire in an emergency on hand.

If Using A Gas Barbeque, make sure the appliance controls and cylinder valves are turned off before you change the cylinder and then change the cylinder outside in the fresh air. If you suspect a leak, brush soapy water over the pipe connections and look for bubbles, tighten (but do not over tighten) leaky joints.

Always ensure LPG regulator is compatible with the cylinder and appliance. Ensure all appliances are turned off at night If Using a Disposable Barbeque, consider how you will dispose of your barbecue once you have finished with it. Some areas have dedicated barbecue bins however you should always ensure your barbecue is fully cooled before disposing of it by pouring cold water on it. A barbecue that is still warm and not fully extinguished could re-ignite and cause a fire. Never take a smouldering or lit BBQ into a tent, caravan or cabin. Even if you have finished cooking, your BBQ should remain outside as it will still give off fumes for some hours after use, putting you at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Safety while Camping and Caravanning: Get permission to use a barbecue from the responsible person. Find out what firefighting arrangements on the campsite are and where the nearest telephone is.

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Keep a torch handy for emergencies and don’t use a candle. Keep at least 6 metres between you and your neighbours. Position open fires downwind away from tents and caravans. Ensure all fires are out by dowsing them with water and smothering them with earth.

Remember to keep your valuables locked away and out of sight while out and about. Keep handbags and purses closed and in your sight, and cars and vans locked and tools and equipment indoors overnight.

Most of our crime is opportunistic in Seaford so let’s not give anyone an opportunity.

We have plenty of No Cold Calling Decals available for anyone who would like one. Please send a SASE to S&BNHW, 37 Church Street, Seaford, BN25 1HG and we will post one out to you. You can join the Neighbourhood Watch by visiting our website www. sandbnhw.org or by dropping an email to members@ sandbnhw.co.uk or by popping into the police station for a form. Join us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ sandbnhw for regular updates and alerts. Have a beautiful summer Seaford, and be safe.

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Seaford Afternoon Flower Club We meet this month on Thursday 19th July and Maggie Hayes will be demonstrating ‘Any Time, Any Place, Anywhere’. Maggie recently passed her NAFAS Area Test and some of us were lucky enough to be there at her demonstration. She was most impressive, so we are looking forward to an enjoyable afternoon.

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At our May meeting we held a workshop where Georgie Wall taught and inspired us to create a Hogarth Curve and crescent design. It is always so interesting to see how each member interprets the subject and the hall was filled with a superb variety of arrangements.

Saturday 4th August is the date of the Seaford Horticultural Summer Show and we are hoping that several of our members will enter the Decorative Flower Class, which is sponsored jointly by our club and the Seaford Evening Club. It is worth making a note of the date and going along to the show as it is always a treat.

Looking ahead, at our August meeting we have an imposed workshop in which participants are provided with the mechanics and flowers with which to create a prescribed design. Tuition is given, of course, and once again, it is fascinating to view the various interpretations created by our members.

We have a full programme of Demonstrations, Workshops and Competitions for 2018. Why not come and join us? We meet at the Baptist Church Hall in Belgrave Road, Seaford, BN25 2EE on the third Thursday of each month (except January) at 2pm. Our fees for this year have been held at £28 and visitors are always very welcome at £5 on the door which includes refreshments. Contact Mary Morris on 01323 893899 or Sue Ward on 01323 894848 for further details.

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PLASTIC FREE SEAFORD At a full Council Meeting on 29th March, members voted to support the Plastic Free Coastlines initiative and commit Seaford to a campaign to gain Plastic Free Status. A Steering Group headed by local community volunteer Claire Sumners has been formed. Claire is an experienced campaigner for Surfers Against Sewage and has organised monthly beach-cleans for the past year. The group is promoting the initiative and engaging local businesses, voluntary groups and residents in moving towards the reduction in reliance on single-use plastic items and packaging. We have joined hundreds of towns across the country including our neighbours in Eastbourne, Hastings, Chichester, Brighton and Uckfield. Most of our schools are now involved in plastic-free projects. It is hoped to gain our ‘Status’ by 2020.

No one can be unaware of the national and international campaigns to limit the use of single-use plastic, and the appalling pollution and damage to wildlife and the environment caused by human reliance on this material. Please get involved.

The Council itself must take action to ensure its tenants, lease-holders, grant-holders, concession-holders and supported community groups are taking steps to reduce as far as possible their use of single-use plastic. It is to be hoped that everyone can see the value in this initiative and appreciate the positive outcomes for the town, for local businesses and residents in gaining the Plastic Free Status.

There is a Facebook Page with lots of information and advice: www.facebook.com/PlasticFreeSeaford/ A new website is being developed: www.plasticfreeseaford.co.uk/ Contacts: Claire Sumners: plasticfreeseaford@gmail.com Cllr. Nick Freeman: cllr.nick.freeman@ seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk Cllr. Penny Lower: cllr.penny.lower@ seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk

What do we need to do in Seaford to gain the designation ‘Plastic Free’?

There are five objectives, and the second one requires local businesses to stop using at least three single-use plastic items: l Plastic bottles and plastic bags l Coffee cups, lids, straws and stirrers l ‘Food on the go’ packaging and condiment sachets l Plastic drinking cups and cutlery.

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SEAFORD NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY It’s July and we are just over halfway through our walks programme for the year. We started in April with a two-part walk looking at natural history and geology west of Eastbourne, and followed that up with an enjoyable annual outing (for members only) to the RHS gardens at Wisley. We had three walks in May – bird watching on Seaford Head, exploring the reserve at Lewes Railway Lands, and looking at woodland wildlife in Abbots Wood. And June saw us exploring the nature reserve at Riverside Park, Newhaven, and moth trapping on Seaford Head.

In July we are going to Gayle’s Farm on the 3rd to explore National Trust farmland and wild flowers.

On the 10th we will be visiting Hope Gap to see what we can find in the rock pools (stout footwear recommended) and on the 17th there is an event for members only at the community woodland at Vert Wood near Laughton. (We recommend car sharing for the 3rd and 17th events as parking is restricted.)

See the listing at the end of Seaford Scene for more details. You can find information about the rest of our 2018 programme on our website – www. seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk – or by phoning 01323 893526. We welcome visitors and prospective new members on our walks which usually last about two and a half hours and we suggest that visitors make a £3 donation. Unfortunately, we are unable to welcome dogs.

Out and about in the summer Six-spot Burnet moths (Zygaena filipendulae) and Cinnabar moths (Tyria jacobaeae) are two of the most striking day-flying moths you are likely to see over the summer. They are found on grasslands – in profusion on Seaford Head in a good year – they are hard to miss and easy to distinguish. The first is dark with six bright red spots on its wings and the second is grey with bright red streaks and spots.

There are 2,500 species of moths in the UK, most of which are night flying, but the day-flying moths can be just as spectacular as butterflies. As well as the burnet and cinnabar moths look out for the Speckled

Yellow (Pseudopanthera macularia) in open woodlands and the Hummingbird hawkmoth (Macroglossum stellatarum) – a summer migrant – in gardens and near the coast.

Distinguishing between butterflies and day-flying moths can be a bit tricky – the main difference is in the antennae – butterflies have a club at the end of their antennae and most day-flying moths have simple thread-like or feathery antennae. But as usual, there are exceptions. The Six-spot Burnet moth, for example, has curved, slightly clubbed antennae!

If you are interested in moths, the day-flying ones are a good place to start but nightflying moths are just as fascinating. Members of Seaford Natural History Society have been trying to identify all the different types of moth on Seaford Head.

Steven Teale has led moth trapping events for us overnight both this year and last, and the results have been very encouraging. Last year we identified 59 species, of which 35 had not been spotted on the Head before. We think ours was the first sighting of the uncommon Portland Ribbon Wave (Idaea degeneraria) there. We also spotted the Barred Tooth-stripe (Trichopteryx polycommata) which is nationally rare.

Hopefully, this year’s moth trapping event (26th June) will be just as successful.

Photos (top clockwise): Six-spot burnet; Cinnabar moth; Hummingbird hawk-moth; Portland Ribbon Wave; Speckled Yellow.

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Seaford Stamp & PostCard Club In May, Colin Evans presented his amazing collection of stamps and other material relating to the American Civil War of 1861 to 1865. At the start of the conflict all the stamps were printed in the northern area controlled by the Unionists, but they allowed the Confederates to use their stamps for a few months.

There was then a period of a few weeks when the Confederate mail was allowed to travel ‘stampless’ until the various states in the south produced their own stamps.

Colin took us through the history of this time and showed a wide range of stamps issued on their original envelopes. The Unionists were more organised and had only a few different stamps, but they used the envelopes for propaganda and about 20,000 different envelopes can be found.

Colin displayed some of these interesting covers and explained the stories behind them. He also showed some stamps set in glass buttons which were produced by an enterprising button maker as a substitute for coins which were scarce at this time. The authorities disliked these ‘coins’ and put a stop to them after a few months.

On 13th June Bob Deakin gave a display entitled ‘Morocco’, and the next two meetings also promise to be very interesting. Our 11th July meeting is a members’ evening when we will take along stamps, postcard or other items under the heading D, E or F. On 8th August Bob Knight will give a presentation of the Postmarks and Postcards of Sussex. 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.

Photos: (top) Unionists’ patriotic envelopes; (bottom) Colin Evans.

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Watch out for legal and financial scams

People need to be on their guard against financial and legal scams following a rise in cases reported to the Citizens Advice consumer service.

A total of 1,200 financial and legal scams were reported to the consumer service in the year ending April 2018.

A range of investments scams were reported to the consumer service:

Cryptocurrency: Fake websites offering cryptocurrency investments, like Bitcoin.

Binary options: Scammers pose as stockbrokers and get you to place bets on whether phoney shares will rise or fall within a certain date.

Holiday timeshares: Scammers promise to buy your membership off you for an advanced fee.

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emails from a legitimate solicitor and pose as them, particularly when a property is being exchanged and get the funds diverted to their bank account.

To stop scams Citizens Advice is sharing tips on how to spot them: l

Be suspicious if you’re contacted out of the blue, even if it’s from a name you recognise; l Don’t be rushed – you never need to make a decision straight away; l If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is; l Never send money to someone you have never met; l Never give out bank details unless you are certain you can trust the person contacting you; l Walk away from job ads that ask for money in advance; l Genuine computer firms do not make unsolicited phone calls to help you fix your computer; l Suspect a scam? Hang up, wait five minutes to clear the line or use another phone to call; l Persuasive sales patter? Say: ‘No Thank You’; l Speak out about scams; l Alternatively contact your local Citizens Advice on 03444 111 444, find drop in details of opening times on our website www.lewesdistrictcab.org.uk

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What’s On In July?

Fri 29th June - Sun 1st July Seaford Community Cinema Women and Film Festival Various venues Various times. Screenings and workshops for all ages and needs. Films feature women in leading production roles, from director through to screenplay writer and cinematographer.

Programme available in the usual places. Tickets available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, on the door, tel: 01323 897426, or online. www.seafordcinema.org Fri 29th June - Thurs 5th July Seaford’s Got Talent!

Arts@theCrypt, Church St Seaford Head Community College presents its annual art exhibition. Free entry.

Tel: 07521 954545 www.thecryptgallery.com Sunday 1st Boot, Craft and Produce Fair Martello Fields (West), Seaford 7.30am (stallholders), 9am 1pm (public). Pitches £8. Free car parking. Refreshments available. www.seafordrotary.org.uk Beach Clean The Buckle end of the beach 10am - 11.30am. Gloves, bags and litter pickers provided, or bring your own bucket.

Supervised children welcome.

Rubbish sorted for recycling.

Facebook: ZeroWasteMaman Open Garden Follers Manor, Whiteway, Alfriston 10am - 4pm. Opening of award-winning garden in aid of Chestnut Tree House.

Refreshments, tombola, stalls.

Entry £6, children free. www.follersmanor.co.uk Sea Sunday St Andrew’s Church, Bishopstone Village 10.15am. In aid of The Mission to Seafarers. Service celebrating and giving thanks for seafarers and the sea. Followed by refreshements in Bishopstone Village Hall. All very welcome,

particularly representatives from local maritime organisations and emergency services.

Kevin’s Historic Guided Tour Lewes 2pm - 4pm. Walking tour with Kevin Gordon. Meet at front (top) of Lewes Railway Station.

This tour is difficult for those with mobility issues. Tickets £5/ free for accompanied under16s, available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street.

Tel: 01323 897426 Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 11am. Splashpoint/Tidemills race (L/M R2). www.nssc.org.uk Garden Party 31 Sutton Avenue 11.30am - 5pm. Hosted by Mr & Mrs M P Logan. Tombola, raffle, plants, cakes, cream teas and ploughman’s. Live music from Seaford Head School Band (12.30pm - 1.30pm) and Seaford Silver Band (2.30pm 4pm). In aid of Children With Cancer Fund, Mary’s Meals and Friends of Eastbourne Hospital.

Tel: 01323 491566 Splash Point Jazz Club The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road 5pm - 7.30pm. The Neal Richardson Trio with special guest Susannah Flack (steel pan). £10 (kids free) on the door or online: www.wegottickets.com/ splashpointjazz Monday 2nd Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 5pm. Cadet Evening. www.nssc.org.uk Tuesday 3rd A Day of Meditation and Creativity Florence House, Southdown Road 10am - 5pm. A day about healing, working with the healing power of crystals and healing from nature. £50. Tel: Robin Shell 07956 555688, email: robinshell63@gmail.com

Seaford Natural History Society Gayles Farm 10am. Members only meeting.

Tel: 01323 893526 www. seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk

£6/£5/£3.50. Available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, tel: 01323 897426, or online. www. seafordcinema.org

Seaford Head Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road Monthly meeting and lunch for members and guests. Tel: Derek Cockram 01323 491332, email: dcockram1@sky.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

Wednesday 4th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 7.15pm. Wednesday Series 2, Race 1. www.nssc.org.uk

Saturday 7th Dr Bike Seaford Police Station, Church Street 10am - 12.15pm. Cycle enthusiasts from Cycle Seahaven help local people use their bikes more. Bring your poorly bicycle for basic repairs and maintenance. www.cycleseahaven.org.uk

The Wednesday Group 7.30pm. Annual dinner.

Tel: 01323 871292 Thursday 5th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 5pm. WOW (Women on Water). www.nssc.org.uk Family Roots, Eastbourne & District Family History Society Meet at The Pavilion, Royal Parade, Eastbourne 7.30pm. Outside event, Eastbourne Remembers. 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. www.seafordbonfire.co.uk Seaford Folk Songs and Tunes Circle The Royal British Legion, Claremont Rd 8pm. Singers, musicians and audience welcome to perform or listen. Hosted by Derek Seed.

Friday 6th Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club S t James’ Trust, Blatchington Road 2.15pm - 4pm. Guest speaker and other activities, tea and biscuits, raffle. Local transport may be available at a small cost. New members always welcome.

Tel: Pauline 01323 895216 Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool’, cert. 15. Tickets

Seaford U3A Book Fair and Coffee Morning St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 10am - 12 noon. Bring some books (not more than 10!) and take some more away. Books £1 each. Everyone welcome. www.u3asites.org.uk/seaford Modern Makers Workshop: Creative Bookmaking Arts@theCrypt, Church St 10.15am - 1.30pm. Learn some exciting and staightforward ways to create your own books.

Suitable for beginners, aspiring and professional artists. £30 incl. materials and tea/coffee.

To book, email: modmakersgallit@gmail.com www.thecryptgallery.com Kevin’s Historic Guided Tour Seaford Town 10.30am. Walking tour with Kevin Gordon. Meet at Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street. Tickets £5/free for accompanied under-16s, available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre.

Tel: 01323 897426 RNLI Newhaven Summer Fête Fort Road Recreation Ground, Fort Road, Newhaven 12 noon - 4pm. Fun in the sun for all the family. Fairground rides, bouncy castle and slide, Charlie the Ice Cream Man, variety of stalls, entertaining displays and grand raffle.

Lifeboat House open to visitors. www.rnli.org/newhavenbranch

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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 Kevin’s Historic Guided Tour Seaford Cemetery 2pm. Walking tour with Kevin Gordon. Meet at cemetery gates, Alfriston Road. Sorry, no dogs. Tickets £5/free for accompanied under-16s, available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street. Tel: 01323 897426

Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 10.30am. Summer Class Series 9 & 10. www.nssc.org.uk Sunday Tea Dances Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven 2pm - 4.30pm. Ballroom, Latin, popular sequence and occasional line dances. £6, including tea and biscuits (first visit £1.50). Tel: Fred Weston on 01323 898813

Open Garden The Long House, West Dean 2pm - 5pm. Admission £5, children free. Tea and cakes in aid of Family Support Work.

Sunday 8th - Saturday 21st Seaford Photographic Society 2018 Arts@theCrypt, Church St 10am - 5pm. Annual exhibition, featuring over 100 framed prints by club members, with lots more to browse through.

Most will be on sale. Free entry.

Tel: 07521 954545 www.thecryptgallery.com www.seafordps.org.uk

The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Barry Martin.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk

Monday 9th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 5pm. Cadet Evening. www.nssc.org.uk

Saturday 7th - Sunday 8th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford Family Weekend. Open to all members. Overnight camping available (£5 per person).

Informal coaching and racing and social events. www.nssc.org.uk

Tuesday 10th NGS Open Garden Driftwood, 4 Marine Drive 11am - 5pm. NGS opening of the celebrated garden. Also open 24th July, 5th August. Tea/ coffee, cakes and light lunches available. Garden decorations for sale. Entry £5, children free. www.ngs.org.uk www.driftwoodbysea.co.uk

Sunday 8th Seahaven Scouts Boot Sale Martello Field 7.30am (sellers), 8.30am - 1pm (buyers). Cars £8, vans £12.

Tel: 0844 4146086 www.ssch.org.uk/bootsales Seven Sisters Lace Society WI Hall, Claremont Road 10am - 4pm. Make lace with a friendly group meeting bi-monthly on 2nd Sunday. All lace makers welcome including beginners.

Tel: Jenny Gibbs 01323 483659; RNLI Newhaven Lifeboat and Coastguard Helicopter Display Seaford Beach 10am - 11.30am. On water display with live commentary.

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

Monthly meeting with 3-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 890418 or 01323 897546 Seaford Natural History Society Hope Gap 2pm. Meet at South Hill Barn car park, ref: TV504980.

Tel: 01323 893526 www. seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk GuestHouse Storytellers Lifeboat House, Riverside, West Quay, Newhaven 7pm. Benefit night for RNLI Newhaven. Special guest Nell Phoenix returns with another mesmerising professional performance. Tickets £10, plus £4.50 for fish and chips

supper. Advance booking required, from Hillcrest Centre Café, Newhaven, or email: rnlinewhaven.society@hotmail. co.uk www.guesthousestorytellers. com Wednesday 11th 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 Stamp & Postcard Club Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 7pm for 7.30pm. Members evening: stamps and postcards with letters D, E and F. All stamp and postcard collectors welcome. Tel: 01323 492433 www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sspc Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 7.15pm. Wednesday Series 2, Race 2. www.nssc.org.uk Thursday 12th Seahaven RAFA Lunch 12 noon for 12.30pm. Twocourse lunch at either the Royal British Legion or the White Lion. Book one week in advance by phoning 01323 898907 Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 5pm. WOW (Women on Water). www.nssc.org.uk Friday 13th NGS Open Garden Cupani Garden, 8 Sandgate Close 12 noon - 5pm. Also open 27th July, 1st August. Tea/coffee, cakes light lunches and afternoon tea available. Entry £4.50, children free. www.ngs.org.uk www.cupanigarden.com Friday 13th - Saturday 14th ‘The Real Princess’ and ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ – Seaford Youth Drama Group Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd 7pm. In aid of Winston’s Wish and Family Support Work. Free with retiring collection.

Saturday 14th Modern Makers Workshop: Monoprinting Arts@theCrypt, Church St 10.30am - 1.30pm. Explore how to create spontaneous one-off prints in this small, relaxed class. Suitable for beginners, aspiring and professional artists. £30 incl. materials and tea/coffee.

To book, email: modmakersgallit@gmail.com www.thecryptgallery.com Lunchtime Concert St Leonard’s Church, Church St 1pm. LIPS Wind Quintet (flute, clarinet, oboe, horn, bassoon).

Free event self-supported by donations. www.seafordparish.org.uk The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Popabilly Bops.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sunday 15th 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.

Poetry Workshop Arts@theCrypt, Church St 11am. With Chris Goode and Rich Hume. All poets welcome.

We will aim to produce our own poetry in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Tickets £8, available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, or online. www.thecryptgallery.com Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Bexhill Sailing Club 12 noon. Federation Cup. 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 Monday 16th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 5pm. Cadet Evening. www.nssc.org.uk

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Tuesday 17th Seaford Natural History Society Vert Wood 10am. Members only meeting.

Tel: 01323 893526 www. seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk Wednesday 18th Seaford U3A Coffee Morning Con Club, Crouch Lane 10am - 12 noon. Find out about courses, workshops and outings. £1 incl. tea/coffee/cake.

Prospective members welcome. www.u3asites.org.uk/seaford Seaford Museum and Heritage Society Martello Tower, The Esplanade 6.30pm. Volunteers recruitment.

Anyone interested in working at the museum can come for a chat and coffee.

Tel: 01323 898222 www.seafordmuseum.co.uk Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 7.15pm. Wednesday Series 2, Race 3. www.nssc.org.uk Thursday 19th Seaford Afternoon Flower Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 2pm. ‘Any Time, Any Place, Anywhere’, demonstration by Maggie Hayes. Competition ‘Where in the World’. Annual fee £28, visitors £5 on the door, including refreshments. Tel: Mary Morris 01323 893899 or Sue Ward 01323 894848 Seaford U3A Open Afternoon Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road 2pm - 4pm. Find out what courses will be on offer over the next season, with tutors, group leaders and committee members. www.u3asites.org.uk/seaford Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 5pm. WOW (Women on Water). www.nssc.org.uk St James’ Trust (Seaford) 2018 AGM Community Centre, 11 Blatchington Road 7pm. AGM of St James’ Trust (Seaford). For information, tel: Viv Reynolds 01323 492800

Friday 20th Comedy Seaford The View at Seaford Head, Southdown Road 8pm (doors 7pm). Monthly comedy night hosted by Julie Jepson. Tickets £10 on door or in advance from Golf Club and Seaford Tourist Info, 37 Church St. Tel: 07773 522943, email: comedyseaford@outlook.com Saturday 21st Dr Bike Big Park, Peacehaven 10am - 12.15pm. Cycle enthusiasts from Cycle Seahaven help local people use their bikes more. Bring your poorly bicycle for basic repairs and maintenance. www.cycleseahaven.org.uk Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. Charity film gala ‘Bromley Boys’, cert. PG. Q&A with screenwriter and Seaford resident, Warren Dudley, and star Brenock O’Connor.

In aid of the Barn Theatre renovations.Tickets £10, incl. drink on arrival. Available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, tel: 01323 897426, or online. www.seafordcinema.org The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Race Night.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sunday 22nd Mandala Workshop with Sarah Oyetunde Arts@theCrypt, Church St 10am - 4pm. Everyone welcome. Professional standard materials and papers included.

Refreshments provided. Shared vegetarian lunch, please bring something to contribute. £70.

Booking information at: www.soartandwellbeing.co.uk www.thecryptgallery.com Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 10.45am. Pursuit Race. www.nssc.org.uk Tuesday 24th NGS Open Garden Driftwood, 4 Marine Drive 11am - 5pm. NGS opening of the celebrated garden. Also open 10th July, 5th August. Tea/ coffee, cakes and light lunches

available. Garden decorations for sale. Entry £5, children free. www.ngs.org.uk www.driftwoodbysea.co.uk Seaford Sweethearts WI Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 8pm. Monthly meeting. New members welcome. www.seafordwi.co.uk Wednesday 25th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 7.15pm. Wednesday Series 2, Race 4. www.nssc.org.uk Wednesday 25th - Sat 28th MAD presents Music Hall & Variety Spectacular (Great War Edition) Newhaven Fort, Fort Road, Newhaven 7.45pm. Travel back in time with Meeching Amateur Dramatics. A night of original and nostalgic entertainment, featuring songs, dance and comedy. Tickets £10/£8 conc., available from Newhaven Fort, tel: 01273 517622, or Meeching Estate Agents, tel: 01273 515566. www. meechingamateurdramatics. co.uk Thursday 26th Brickfield Nature Reserve Fun Day Picnic Old Brickfield Nature Reserve 11am - 2pm. Bring a picnic and enjoy activities including bug hunt and identification, painting stones, see and create with the Willow Man, make your own smoothies and games including Treasure Hunt and Splat the Rat. Stalls with cakes and fruit juice.

Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 5pm. WOW (Women on Water). www.nssc.org.uk Seaford & District Horticultural Society St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 7pm. Members’ social evening.

‘The Magic of Pantomime’, talk

by Ian Gledhill. www.seafordhorti.com Friday 27th NGS Open Garden Cupani Garden, 8 Sandgate Close 12 noon - 5pm. Also open 13th July, 1st August. Tea/coffee, cakes light lunches and afternoon tea

available. Entry £4.50, children free. www.ngs.org.uk www.cupanigarden.com Seaford U3A Pub Lunch The White Lion, Claremont Rd 12.30pm for 1pm. Please book with organiser before 6pm on Weds 25th.

Tel: David 01323 381282. www.u3asites.org.uk/seaford Meditation and Creativity Workshop Seaford 1.45pm for 2pm - 4pm. Deep relaxation, meditiation, creative visualisation and experimenting with a range of art materials. £60 shared between up to four participants. For information and to book, tel: 07956 555688 or email: robinshell63@gmail. com Fri 27th July - Thurs 2nd Aug Colour Wave Arts@theCrypt, Church St 10am - 4pm (Fri-Weds), 10am - 1pm (Thurs). A collaboration of Seaford artists. Includes works in acrylics, felting, oils, mixed media and watercolour. www.thecryptgallery.com Fri 27th July - Sat 4th Aug In Praise of Love Seaford Little Theatre, 4 Steyne Road 7.45pm (except Sat 28th), 2.30pm (Sat 28th only). Tickets £9 (tiered)/£8 (level). Available from Redgold Opticians (no credit cards), 32 Broad Street.

Enquiries tel: 07984 280067 Saturday 28th South Coast Triathlon Martello Fields 9am. Spectator-friendly course.

Enter as individual or relay team. Entry fees from £69.50.

Tel: 01270 842800 www.uktriathlon.co.uk/events/ south-coast-triathlon Kevin’s Historic Guided Tour Seaford Cemetery 2pm. Walking tour with Kevin Gordon. Meet at cemetery gates., Alfriston Road. Sorry no dogs. Tickets £5/free for accompanied under-16s, available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street. Tel: 01323 897426 continued...

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The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Gangsters + Grog.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Saturday 28th - Sunday 29th Macmillan Coastal Garden Trail 39 Marine Drive; 30 Hawth Park Road; 2 Barons Close (Sun only); 13 Bowden Rise; Lavender Cottage, 69 Steyne Road; Cupani, 8 Sandgate Close (Sun only); Seaford Community Garden (Sat only); Driftwood, 4 Marine Drive Official opening 11am on Sat 28th at Driftwood, with TV gardener Jim Buttress. £2 per garden, or £6 day saver for all gardens, available in the first garden visited. For details of all the gardens, tel: Geoff 01323 899296 or online at: www.macmillangardentrail.co.uk Sunday 29th South Coast Run Martello Fields 9am. Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Fun Run, in and around Seaford. For all abilities, whether you are a beginner, experienced or professional. Entry fees from £15.Tel: 01270 842800 www.uktriathlon.co.uk/ run-events/south-coast-halfmarathon-10k-5k Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 10.30am. Birling Gap and Cuckmere Haven Race (L/M R3) www.nssc.org.uk Kevin’s Historic Guided Tour Tide Mills 2pm. Walking tour with Kevin Gordon. Meet at the Buckle car park, Marine Parade. Tickets £5/ free for accompanied under16s, available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street. Tel: 01323 897426 Monday 30th Kevin’s Historic Guided Tour Seaford Town 7.30pm. Walking tour with Kevin Gordon. Meet at Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street. Tickets £5/free for accompanied under-16s, available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre.

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Tuesday 31st East Sussex NHS Community Health Checks Seaford Library, Sutton Park Road 10am - 3pm. Health check for 40 to 74 year olds. Find out your cholesterol, blood pressure and BMI. To make an appointment tel: 0300 303 3624 or email: healthy@ sussexcommunity.org.uk

Coming up Wednesday 1st August NGS Open Garden Cupani Garden, 8 Sandgate Close 12 noon - 5pm. Also open 13th & 27th July. Tea/coffee, cakes light lunches and afternoon tea available. Entry £4.50, children free. www.ngs.org.uk www.cupanigarden.com Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 7.15pm. Evening Series 2 Race 5 Thursday 2nd August Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 5pm. Women on Water (WOW) Saturday 4th August St Andrew’s Summer Fête Bishopstone Village Hall and Green 12 noon - 4pm. Live music, fancy dress parade for under-10s (12.05pm), dog show (1pm), Punch and Judy, refreshments and a wide variety of stalls.

116th Seaford & District Horticultural Society Show Seaford Head School, Arundel Road 7.30pm - 4pm. Admission £1, children free. See website for details of how to enter the show. www.seafordhorti.com Sunday 5th August Service of Remembrance St Andrew’s Churchyard, Bishopstone 4pm. A service for anyone who would like to remember a loved one buried in the churchyard. Free refreshments provided. Everyone welcome.

What’s On Weekly?

ARTS & CRAFTS Art Workshop Be Creative, 13 Sutton Park Road Thurs fortnightly: 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: 9am - 11am. 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: 7.45 9.45pm. Members show videos, advice available, speakers on video-related topics. Contact Valerie McManus: 07950 904778, valmcmanusuk@yahoo.com www.eastsussexmoviemakers.org 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 01323 491638 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 Air Cadets 1218 Sqn. Air Training Corps Transit Road, Newhaven Mon & Thurs: 7 - 9.30pm.

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

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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 2nd & 4th 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 Road 1st Tues of month: 10am.

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

Refreshments.

Cooking Courses Denton Island Community Centre, Denton Island, Newhaven Tues: 10.30am - 1pm.

Free cooking skills classes.

(17th April, 15th May, 19th June.) Tel: 01273 516032 Email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Cuckmere Valley Transition Group George Inn, Alfriston 1st Thurs of month: 7pm Energy Group meeting.

Tel: 01323 870409 email: cuckmere transition@gmail.com www. cuckmerevalleytransition.org.uk 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, Phase 10. Tues am: Snooker, art, keep fit (10.30-11.30) pm: Rummykub, table tennis, social.

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

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

Come along on Tues 10am -12 noon or tel: 01323 896422 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 French Conversation by the Fireside Alfriston Mon: 7pm - 8pm.

Thurs: 1pm - 2pm. Drop-in session for all levels. £6 per hour. For information and bookings tel: 01323 871492 or email babette@cosmofil.com French One-to-One Conversation and Tutoring For adult beginners and improvers and GCSE level students, with former legal translator. £25 per hour. For details tel: 07446 884435 sarah.rigler@clara.co.uk Friendship The Base (next to the Salts Café), Marine Parade Thurs: 10.30am - 12.30pm.

We will sing, make music (bring a musical instrument) and play games. £3 (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, Playstation, 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 3-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 890418 or 897546 continued...

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.

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

Weds & Sat: 2pm-4pm.

Winter opening Sunday & bank hols: 11am-4pm.

Tel: 01323 898222 www.seafordmuseum.co.uk

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

Membership and open committee meeting. www.seafordbonfire.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 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 Lecture & Literary Club St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church Street Tues: 7.30 - 8.30pm. Illustrated lectures by well-known speakers on a wide range of subjects. From Oct to March.

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

Tel: 01323 891009 or seafordmartellorotary@gmail. com

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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: 6.30 - 9.45pm. Friendly duplicate bridge for any age.

Tel: 01323 892171/896236 Spanish Conversation & Coffee Morning Micklefield Way, Seaford Thurs: 10am - 11.30am.

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

For all ex and serving submariners. Tel: Harry Summerton 01323 734132 Survivors of Suicide The Matthew 25 Mission, Brodie Hall, Christ Church, Seaside, Eastbourne 2nd Mon: 7pm-8.30pm. Group for people affected by suicide. www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Sussex Army Cadet Force No. 2 Platoon (Seaford) Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Mon & Weds: 7.30 - 9.30pm.

For ages 12 (school year 8) to 18 yrs. For further information email kevin.falconer@serfca.org or tel: 01273 552222 Sussex Wildlife Trust Various locations in and around Seaford 1st Thurs of month:10am 3pm, Sept to May. For details tel: 07824 151935. Email: sarahquantrill@sussexwt.org.uk www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 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 Whist Drive St Thomas More Roman Catholic Church Hall, Sutton Road Thurs: 1.45pm. £2 inc. tea and biscuits. Tel: 01323 896412

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

community

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

Friendly atmosphere.

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

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

Tel: 01273 517250, email: familylearning@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Health Checks East Sussex We will spend approx. 45 minutes checking your BMI, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, blood sugars and a lifestyle questionnaire. Across the county on various dates.

For details and booking, tel: 0300 3033624, email: healthy@ sussexcommunity.org.uk International Coffee Morning St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 2nd & 4th Weds of month: 10.30am - 12.30pm. FebruaryDecember, term time only.

Local Indoor Market Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 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 Love Heart Community Café Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Thurs: 10.30am - 12.30pm.

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learning difficulties through work experience. All welcome.

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

Tel: 01273 812976 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 Monday Coffee Mornings Seaford Little Theatre 4 Steyne Road Mon: 10am - 11.30am.

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

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

Tel: 07540 199616 Newhaven Street Markets Newhaven High Street Thurs & Sat: 9am - 2pm. Fresh produce, bread, pastries, fish & seafood, street food, clothes, arts & crafts, household goods, fishing tackle, handmade jewellery. For stall hire tel 01273 517544 or email:new havenmarket@outlook.com Quit51 Stop Smoking Service Seaford Medical Practice, Dane Road Tues: 9am-6pm Fri: 9am-1pm.

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

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

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 the comfort of a rest, hot drink, friendly chat.

Seaford Police Neighbourhood Policing Team Meet & Greet Downs Leisure Centre Thurs: 3.30pm Meet your local Police Community Support Officers. www.sussex.police.uk Seaford 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 individuals and families in need. Tel/ text: 07921 844930 Email: seahavenstorehouse@gmail. com www.kings-well.org.uk/ storehouse.php

Ladies’ clubs

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

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

Members only.

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

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. New members welcome. www. 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. £7 a session.

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

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 Centre, 39-41 Church Street, Eastbourne Mon: 7.30pm - 9.45pm. No need to read music to join this friendly choir, which regularly sings in Seaford. Tel: Evelyn 01323 643358 www.concentus-sings.com The Downs Singers Downs 60+ Club, Sutton Crn. Weds: 10.30am - 11.30am.

Friendly. No need to read music. Tel: 01323 896422 on Tues 10am -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: 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 St Lukes Church, Walmer Rd Mon: 7.15 - 9.15pm. New singers always welcome, no experience necessary, no audition. Tel: 01323 301683, email: info@seaford-choralsociety.com www.seafordchoral-society.com Seaford Drum Group The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd Tues: 7pm - 9pm. Group drumming. No experience necessary, everyone welcome.

Tel: Jamie 07863 159742 Seaford 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 Workshop & Social Evening Steyne Road Weds: 7.30 - 10pm (except during productions). Set building, props and backstage activities.

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

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

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

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

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Parent and Toddler Group St Peter’s Church Chapel Rms Tues: 9 - 11am. Open to all.

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 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 squad session 11-17 years.

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

Body Vibes Windover Fitness, nr Alfriston Tues: 10am. Thurs: 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Tel: 01323 871554/07930 738034 Body Works Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 2pm: All age circuits, 2.45 - 4pm: Older adult stretch & tone. £5 pp. Tel: 01323 871554/07930 738034 Boxercise® Wave Leisure, Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Mon: 7pm. Circuits and Bootcamp. Tues: 7.30pm.

Cardio Padwork and Aerobox.

All classes suitable for beginners.

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

Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Weds: 10am Thurs: 7.30pm Thurs: 6.30pm. Indoor Boot Camp Tel: 07904 818746 Facebook: Fitness & Personal Training Breakfast Bootcamp The Salts Recreation Ground, Seaford Thurs: 6.30 - 7.15am. An all over body workout this class is aimed at getting you 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 Denton Indoor Bowls Club Denton Island, Newhaven Mon - Sun: 9am - 7pm. New members welcome. Tel 01273 514664 Extend Activities to music, suitable for older people. have fun while you improve your balance and

mobility, with seated options.

For classes and times in the area tel Sandria on 01273 514152 Fitness Pilates Claremont Hall, Claremont Rd Tues: 12.30 - 1.30pm. £7.50 pay as you go or £49 for 8 sessions.

Have fun! Suitable for all.

Contact Karen on 01273 305827 email: karen.funandfit@ gmail.com Football Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Tues: Lunchtime. Indoor kickabout for Seaford Head Year 7 & 8 students only. Steyne Site sports hall. 5pm - 6pm. Free kickabout for Year 7+, Downs Leisure Centre. Fri: 9 - 10pm.

Football Street League session with Brighton & Hove Albion in the Community. Downs Leisure Centre, £1. Tel: 01323 892531 Forces Fit The Salts Recreation Ground Mon & Weds: 7pm Sun: 10am Free tasters available. Book online at www.forcesfit.co.uk Health Walks Martello Tower/The Salts Café 10am - 11am. Health walks, Tuesdays First Tuesday of the month from Salts Café and third from Martello Tower. All ages and abilities welcome.

Free. Run by The Conservation Volunteers. Tel: Jennifer on 07740 899559, email j.deering@tcv.org.uk 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 more info and how to book, tel: Denise 07725 358811. Email: denise@bodywisemusclecare. co.uk www.eastbourne holisticcorerestore.com Kettlercise and CoreAbility Wave Leisure, Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Mon: 6pm. Kettlercise. All over body toning and fat burning workout. Tues: 6.30pm.

Core-focused kettlebell and bodyweight workout.

All classes suitable for beginners.

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

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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 Various venues Absolute ‘Two Left Feet’ workshops and an afternoon beginners class. To reserve a place, tel: 01273 587714 Line Dancing with Studio In Line Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Mon 7.30 -10pm. All levels Downs Leisure Centre Thurs 9.30 - 10.30am.

Absolute beginners, 10.30am - 12pm. All levels. Tel: 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 Informal, friendly group walks and gardening outdoor activities in Seaford, Eastbourne and Brighton. FREE. Tel: 01273 516032 for current list. www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Pilates – Alfriston Pilates Lower Ground Floor Studio, 1-3 Dane Road Daily and evenings (except Sunday). Pilates, Kettlebells, Tai Chi, Body Con, Vinyasa Flow Yoga. Tel: 07903 681962. Email: alfristonpilates@btinternet.com www.alfriston-pilates.kinto.club Pilates – Movement for Life Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Paignton House,Warwick Road Mon-Sat: daily classes.

Mon & Thurs: evening.

Back care, Gentle and Dynamic Pilates, Reformer, Pilates Yoga Flow and Yoga classes for all ages and abilities, plus personal tuition. Tel: 07944 785520, email: karenmoves@gmail.com www.movementforlife-pilates. 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. Dancing until the end of June, restarts September. £3 per person. For info, 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 Ground, Marine Parade Sun: 10.30am -12pm. Ages ranging from 6 to 16, a friendly but ambitious squad. Come along or tel 07818 438378 Seaford Striders Running Club From Downs Leisure Centre, 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. The group will not meet after 11th July until Weds 5th Sept due to circumstances beyond our control. We look forward to welcoming anyone interested in joining/visiting us after that date. £4 pw. Tel: 01323 897315 Swimming Lessons Newlands School, Eastbourne Rd Sat: Beginners: 9.15 - 9.45am, Improvers: 9.45 - 10.30am, Improver 2/advanced: 10.30 -11.15am. 6-week courses, £30. Tel: 07989 455020 Tai Chi 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 Tea Dancing Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Ln Thurs: 2 - 4.30pm tea dance with Peter Harvey. Tel: 01323 890087 Walking Football Newhaven FC, Fort Road, Newhaven Sat: 1.30pm - 2.30pm. Just £1 per week. Please bring suitable footwear (astro-turf trainers or football boots). Free tea, coffee and biscuits after each session.

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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. Maximum class size 7. For those who find floor work less suitable. Gentle class for posture, increased flexibility and relaxation.

Tel: Christine 07764 188615 Email: savvachristine@gmail. com Yoga Classes for the Less Able St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd Thurs: 11am - 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 Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Paignton House, Warwick Rd Mon: 6pm - 7pm. With Karen Hall. Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com Yoga – In Balance Hatha Yoga Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Mon: 6pm-7.15pm.

St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Tues & Thurs: 10am-11.30am.

WI Hall, Claremont Road 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 – Purrfect St James’ Clubhouse Blatchington Rd, Seaford Mon: 9.30am mixed ability yoga, 11am parent and baby yoga Tues: 6.30pm pregnancy yoga, 7.30 mixed ability yoga

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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 Moore 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 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 – Samtosha Yoga Samtosha Studio, 80 Court Farm Road, Newhaven Thurs: 10am -11.30am (term time only). Senior trainer with 46 years’ experience in teaching. Maximum 10 participants ensures individual support and personal attention. £32 for 4-week course or select dates for £10 weekly in advance. Booking essential. Tel: 01273 512306 Email: samtosha4u@btinternet. com www.samtosha4u.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

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.

Meads Tennis Club, Upper Carlisle Road, Eastbourne Weds: 11am -12 noon.

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

Tel: Susannah 07862 263869 www.breathing-spaces.com

Zumba with Louise Zumba Fitness: Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Tues & Thurs: 10am-11am.

Feeling energetic? Dance/ cardio/fun fix.

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 beginners of all ages, older adults and those just starting their fitness journey.

Zumba Toning: Meeching Hall, Newhaven Weds: 7pm-8pm Using weighted maracas to tone arms and tums.

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 new consultant, 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 Sally on 07758 653851, email: sallyevans@weight-watchers. co.uk

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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

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