What’s On in December?

Thurs 1st – Thurs 22nd Uno22 Twelve: A Festive Merriment!

Gallery Uno, 14 High Street

10am - 4pm (Mon - Sat), 12 noon - 3pm (Sun) Quality art and craftwork for the season of goodwill and conviviality. Email: info@ galleryunoseaford.co.uk Instagram: @unoseaford

Thurs 1st – Sat 24th Seaford Rotary Santa’s Sleigh

Various routes, Seaford

5.15pm - 8pm (week days and Sat 3rd)

Broad Street

10am - 1pm (Saturdays) Santa and his elves visit Seaford. Full details of routes available online and on page 10 www.seafordrotary.org.uk

Friday 2nd Hearing Aid Batteries and Hearing Loss Advice

St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Rd, BN25 2AB

10am - 12 noon Come and meet your local friendly team from East Sussex Hearing. Bring your brown NHS record book. 01323 722505 mail@eshrc.org www.eshrc.org

Michaela’s Market Place

5c Newhaven Enterprise Centre BN9 9BA

10am - 2pm Join us for mulled wine/prosecco and a mince pie. Second-hand clothes, t-shirts and more for sale. We are collecting food donations to help the local community. We can sell items for you.

Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club

St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road

2pm Monthly social meeting. Visitors welcome. Transport available if required. Tel: 01323 895216. Email: white-c7@sky.com

Heartsease

Seaford Baptist Church Church, Belgrave Road

2.30pm A group for bereaved people, and anyone who’s alone and would enjoy some social interaction. Includes speakers, entertainment etc and refreshments. For further information contact John and Jill Hughes, tel: 01323 898678.

Seaford Community Cinema

Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane

7.30pm Licorice Pizza (15). Tickets online or from Seaford Tourist Info Centre. wwwseafordcinema.org

Fri 2nd – Sat 10th Season’s Greetings

Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Road

7.45pm (Fri 2nd, Mon 5th-Sat 10th, not Weds), 2.30pm (Sat 3rd only) Tickets £9 tiered, £8 level. Available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church St, or online. www.ticketsource.co.uk www.seafordlittletheatre.co.uk

Saturday 3rd Christmas Fayre

St Thomas More Church Hall, Sutton Road

10am - 3.30pm In aid of food poverty in Madagascar. Variety of stalls including cakes, preserves, bottle stall, raffle, wooden Madagascan items, Christmas decorations, tea & coffee, refreshments and soup.

Open Church Café

St Leonard’s Church, Church St

10am - 3pm Free refreshments, craft for kids. All welcome. www.seafordparish.org.uk

Seaford Christmas Magic

Broad St, Church St and various Seaford locations

10am - 4pm Entertainment and attractions – market stalls, live music, lantern parade, switching on the Christmas lights, Santa and more. See page 24. www.seafordxmasmagic. uk or facebook.com seafordchristmasmagic

Cats Protection Lewes, Seaford & District Branch Christmas Bazaar

Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd

7pm Christmas concert. www.brightonmalevoicechoir. co.uk

Lo Polidoro

Alfriston War Memorial Hall, The Tye, Alfriston

7pm French-themed music and singing, presented by Alfriston and Cuckmere Valley Twinning Association. Tickets £12. Tel: Michael 07975 913379, email: michaeleija@hotmail.com

Seaford Community Cinema

Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane

6pm Encanto (PG). Tickets online or from Seaford Tourist Info Centre. wwwseafordcinema.org

Sat 3rd – Sunday 4th Advent at West Dean

West Dean BN25 4AL

10am - 4pm Christmas trees, gifts, cards, farm produce, log-fired brazier, giant Christmas tree, food, and drinks, tombola. Supporting All Saints, West Dean. Free entry and parking. Dogs welcome on lead. Email: info@ dovecotegarden.co.uk. Insta: dovecotegarden

Sat 3rd – Friday 9th Ziza Stupkova: Colour Around Us

Crypt Gallery, 23 Church St

10am - 4pm Colourful landscapes by Ziza Stupkova, a Czech artist living in Hailsham. Free entry. www.zizas.co.uk

Sat 3rd Dec – Sun 1st Jan Churches Together in Seaford

Seaford Churches

For details of services, see page 126

Sunday 4th Jazz Lunch

The Star, High Street, Alfriston

12.30pm Neal Richardson Duo feat. Miles Danso (double bass). Tel: 01323 870495

40 Beacon Road, Seaford

2 – 4 p.m. Raffle, Tombola, Christmas Gifts and Stocking Fillers, Cakes, Hog Roast and Refreshments. Free Admission.

Tuesday 6th Walk & Talk at the Downs

The Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road

10am Drop in and find out about the Growing Project, a community garden and orchard being planned at the Downs. Email: friendsofsuttondowns@gmail. com www.seafuture.org/ friends-of-sutton-downs

Seaford Head Probus Club

Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road

12.30pm Lunch and guest speaker. For further information, please contact Mike by phone or email. Tel: 01323 894893 Email: mjcstaples@gmail.com

East Blatchington Christmas Lecture

St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd

2.30pm Illustrated talk by local art historian Kay Blackburn on Leonardo da Vinci. Tickets £7, including Christmas refreshments. To book, tel: 01323 899054 or email: officeebb.benefice@gmail.com

Wednesday 7th Splash Point Jazz

The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, BN25 4JS

7pm Sue Richardson & Jo Fooks ‘Bird’. Tickets £15, on the door or at wegottickets.com/ splashpointjazz. www.splashpointjazz.com Facebook @splashpointjazz The View. Tel: 01323 890139.

Friday 9th St Wilfrid’s Hospice

43 Sutton Road

10am - 4pm Drop in for mince pies and coffee, and fundraise by donating £2, guess the weight of the cake, raffle and bric-a-brac. Do wear a Christmas jumper. For details phone: 01323 897320

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Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane

7.30pm Downton Abbey: A New Era (PG). Tickets online or from Seaford Tourist Information Centre. wwwseafordcinema.org

Fri 9th Dec – Sun 15th Jan Aladdin

Devonshire Park Theatre, 8-10 Compton St, Eastbourne

Various times Tickets from £15.50. Tel: 01323 412000 www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk

Saturday 10th Seaford Town Christmas Market

Church Street

10am - 3pm Foods, crafts, gifts, art and much more. Seaford Primary School Choir and The Archway Choir perform. Raising money for charities. Email: mirandamarket73@ yahoo.com

Rotary Club of Sovereign Harbour Santa Stroll

Sovereign Harbour Waterfront, Eastbourne

11am Fun 4-mile stroll around the harbour. Suitable for all ages and mobility. Entrance fee includes a free Santa costume for each stroller. All funds raised divided between RNLI (Eastbourne) and the Children with Cancer Fund (Polegate). £10 adult/£5 youth aged 9-14/£5 child aged 5-8. www.santastroll.org.uk

Concentus Sings Christmas

Seaford Baptist Church Church, Belgrave Road

4pm In aid of the Children with Cancer Fund. Also on in Eastbourne on Saturday 17th. Tickets £12/£6 under-16s from Newberry Tully, 53 Church Street; on the door; tel: 07789 343514 or 07920 430162; or at www.ticketsource.co.uk/ concentus

Open Mic Poetry

Crypt Gallery, 23 Church St

4pm Read or perform your work, or just listen to the poets. With guest poet Louise E. Taylor, with her alter-ego Iona Jette. Admission free (donations welcome), includes tea and coffee. Seating limited, reserve a place online. www.eventbrite.co.uk www.cryptgallery.com

Sunday 11th Corelli Ensemble Christmas Concert

Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road

4pm Enter into the spirit of Christmas with beautiful music by Corelli, Vaughan Williams, Martin Neill, and ‘Seaford Sketches’ by Paul Lewis. With harp soloist Alex Rider. Tickets £15 adults/£5 children, available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, or online. www.eventbrite.co.uk www.corelliensemble.co.uk

Tuesday 13th The Probus Club of Seaford

Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road

No normal meeting this month. For further details of the club, please contact the Secretary, Gavin. Tel: 01323 893760.

Seaford Natural History Society

St Luke’s Church Centre, Walmer Road

2.15pm Christmas social. Membership enquiries, email: richardmongar@ btinternet.com www. seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk

Wednesday 14th The Wednesday Group Fundraising Afternoon

Cross Way Church, Clinton Place

3pm Coffee, tea and mince pies, hand bell ringers and stalls. Carols at 4.15pm. In aid of St Wilfrid’s Hospice. Free entry.

Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club

Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane

6.30pm for 7pm Christmas dinner for members and guests. The club will meet from January 2023 – second Wednesday of the month, from 7.15pm. Visitors welcome, refreshments available.Tel: 01323 492433. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sspc

Thursday 15th Seaford Afternoon Flower Club

Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road

1.30 - 3.30pm ‘Switch On the Christmas Lights’, demonstration by various club members. Competition ‘A Christmas Carol’. Membership £45 per year, visitors £7.50 on the door. Tel: Mary 01323 893899 or Sue 01323 894848.

Thurs 15th – Fri 16th Paint Make Create: Seaford Past, Present and Future

Crypt Gallery, 23 Church St

5pm - 7pm (Thurs), 4pm - 7pm (Fri) Debut show from the primary school aged artists from Paint Make Create. Paintings of Seaford from the past, present and, using vision and imagination, the future. Free entry. www.cryptgallery.com

Friday 16th Hearing Aid Maintenance, Batteries and Hearing Loss Advice

St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road BN25 2AB

10am - 12 noon Come and meet your local friendly team from East Sussex Hearing. Bring your brown NHS record book. 01323 722505 mail@eshrc.org www.eshrc.org

Saturday 17th East Dean Village Christmas Market

East Dean Village Hall

10am - 4pm Over 50 stalls, crafts, art, antiques, Christmas gifts, hot and cold food. Live festive music. Free entry. Raising money for charities. Email: mirandabearns@aol.co.uk

Concentus Sings Christmas

St Saviour’s Church, South Street, Eastbourne

4pm In aid of the Children with Cancer Fund. Also on in Seaford on Saturday 10th. Tickets £12/£6 under-16s. from Eastbourne Visitor Centre; on the door; tel: 07789 343514 or 07920 430162; or www.ticketsource.co.uk/ concentus

Seaford Sessions: Contraband

Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Road

7.30pm Folk-roots repertoire and special guest musicians with an eight-piece band. Sold out at time of writing. Tickets £15, from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church St, or online. www.wegottickets.com www.seafordsessions.org

Sat 17th – Thurs 22nd Christmas at the Crypt: Special Places

Crypt Gallery, 23 Church St

11.30am - 6pm Personal reflection and interpretation of locations the artists regard as special places. www.cryptgallery.com

Wednesday 21st Seaford U3A Coffee Morning

Constitutional Club, Crouch Ln

10am - 12 noon Free entry. Open to members and prospective members. No need to book.

Thursday 22nd Lewes Big Band – Christmas is Here Again

Constitutional Club,Lewes

7pm, Doors 6.30pm A Family friendly evening of the best Big Band Christmas classics. Tickets £8-£12 from: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ lewes-music-group/t-ojeaavo

Saturday 24th Seaford Town Christmas Eve Market

Church Street, Seaford Church Street

10am - 3pm Foods, crafts, gifts, art and much more. Visit Santa for free! Family Christmas Trail. Live festive music – Seaford Silver Band. Raising money for charities. Email: mirandamarket73@yahoo.com

Arts and Crafts

Drawing Workshops

Paradise Park, Avis Rd, Newhaven BN9 0DH

Last Monday of the month 10am - 12 noon £15 per session. Contact Lesley Harvey: 07722 236741.

East Sussex Moviemakers

St Luke’s Church, Rattle Road, Stone Cross

1st and 3rd Weds of the month, 7pm - 9pm A friendly club with members assisting those new to film making. Anyone with an interest in watching quality amateur films or helping with the tasks in film making is welcome to join. For details, tel Val MacManus: 07590 904778. www. eastsussexmoviemakers.com

Jewellery & Creative Metal Classes

Seaford

Mon, Tues & Weds 10.15am - 1.15pm £240 per term. Beginners, intermediate and advanced students welcome: Tel Amanda: 01323 873313. Email: amandazoejewellery@ yahoo.com

Knit and Craft

Chyngton Methodist Church, Millberg Rd, Seaford

Thursdays 2pm - 4pm For more details please phone Viola on 01323 890271.

Linocut Printmaking

Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven

Mondays 2pm - 4pm (from 8th October) All equipment provided. Beginners welcome. £10 per session. To book a place, tel: Sally Jennings 07876 666784. Email: jennings.sally@gmail.com

Meridian Lacemakers

Denton Island Community Centre, Newhaven

3rd Saturday of the month 10am - 3.30pm A friendly group for lacemaking in all its forms. We welcome anyone with an interest in tatting, crochet, knitting or cross-stitch. Bring your own lunch and a mug for tea or coffee. Beginners welcome, first visit free. Tel: Gail Ball 01323 730552.

Pottery Workshop

Brasspoint School of Visual Arts, 84 Sutton Road

Mon: 6pm - 8pm and Thurs: 10am - 12 noon Classes suitable for complete beginners, as well as those looking to develop their skills. 12-week course. www.brasspointsva.com

Robinson House Studio Furniture School

Unit E1 Eastside Business Park, Beach Road, Newhaven

Furniture design and makers’ course with Jan, May and Sept intakes, and short courses in woodworking. Tel: 01273 513611 Email: info@marcfish.co.uk

Seaford Afternoon Flower Club

Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road

3rd Thursday of the month (except Jan) 1.30pm - 3.30pm Membership £45 per year, visitors £7.50. Tel: Mary 01323 893899 or Sue 01323 894848.

Seaford Art Club

The Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road

Fridays 2pm - 4pm New members always welcome, although we currently have a waiting list. Please note, not suitable for beginners. Further details and a contact form are available on our website: www. seafordartclub.weebly.com

Seaford Evening Flower Club

The Flint Barn (Downs 60+ Club), Sutton Corner, Seaford

First Thursday of the month (except August) 7pm New members very welcome. Tel: 01323 896567.

Seaford Photographic Society

Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane, Seaford BN25 1PU

1st & 3rd Friday of the month in person, every other Friday online, 7pm for 7.45pm Friendly club for all age groups and abilities. Chat about photography, lectures, talks and competitions. Visit www.seafordps.org and get in touch via the ‘contact’ button.

Wood Creatives

Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven

Mon, Tues & Thurs 9.30am - 3.30pm Wednesdays & Fridays, evenings and weekends possible from autumn Beginners and experienced carvers, turners and wood workers of every kind are welcome to our fully-equipped workshop. Tel: Joe 07768 331038 Email: enquiries@ woodcreatives.co.uk www.woodcreatives.co.uk

Children

East Sussex Libraries

Seaford Library, 15-17 Sutton Park Road, Seaford

Various dates from 26th July – 16th August There are lots of fun activities for children at Seaford Library this summer including animation workshops, crafts, games and more! Visit eastsussex.gov.uk/libraryevents or pop into the library for more information.

Scallywags

Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road

Fridays in term-time 9.30am-11am Established playgroup for whole pre-school age. Toys, games, songs, refreshments. £1 per parent/carer. Staffed by DBS volunteers. Just turn up!

Seaford Youth Drama Group

Life Church, 12 Steyne Road

Mondays 5pm onwards For children from age 7. With qualified and experienced ex-professional actress/teacher Chris Stanley. Tel: 01323 892023

Streetfunk

Common Room, 2 Old Tree Parade

Wednesdays 4pm-5pm (Beginners, 6-8 yrs), 5pm -6pm (Intermediate, 9-13 yrs) Streetdance and Hip Hop dance classes. Email: info@ streetfunk.co.uk www.streetfunk.co.uk

Clubs/ Organisations

Bereaved by Suicide Support: East Sussex

Assistance for those bereaved by suicide. Support is faceto-face, via the telephone or Zoom. Also support groups meeting others who have been through similar experiences. Contact 07542 305419 or email Kellie.leyton@ sussexcommunity.org.uk

Blue Van Veterans’ Breakfast Club

Seaford Town Football Club, The Crouch, Bramber Lane BN25 1TL

Second Sunday of the month 9am - 11am Cooked breakfast, tea, coffee and soft drinks. £6 per head. WWII veterans free. Tel: 07754 147778 or 01323 890211. email: edafvbc.sf@yahoo.com www.bluevandropin.co.uk.

Bump2Babies

Life Church, Steyne Road

Thursdays in term-time 10am-11.30am Welcoming group for mumsto-be and babies 0-16 months to meet other families whilst enjoying tea and cake. www.wavesseaford.org.uk

Fibro, ME,CFS and Long Covid Friendship and Wellbeing Group

Anzac Room, Meridian Centre, Peacehaven

Fourth Tuesday of the month 12 noon - 2pm For more information, tel Sue: 07799 170820 or Val: 07747 305666.

Greenhavens Network

For more information email: contact@greenhavens.network or Facebook: Greenhavens Network.

Just Friends

The Newhaven Day Club, West Quay, Newhaven

1st & 3rd Monday of the month 10am - 12 noon, 2nd Mon walking group, 4th Mon lunch group Weekly and monthly social meetings including coffee mornings, walking groups, steam train excursions,

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heritage sites, tea parties, wine tasting and lunches. Tel: 01323 725882 www.just-friends.uk

Lip Reading Classes

Sutton Barn Club (previously 60+ Club), Old Flint Barn, Sutton Corner

Tues: 10am (new term starts 6th Sept) Sign language is also included in the lessons. £5 per week. Phone Jayne on 01323 655957 or email: enya1.marsh@gmail. com

Martello Rotary Seaford

For more information email: contact@martellorotary.org.uk or visit www.rotary-ribi.org

National Trust Seaford Association (NTSA)

Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane

Third Wednesday of the month 2.30pm Talks from Oct to March (no meeting in December), outings from spring to autumn, plus other social and fundraising events. New members (including non-NT members) welcome. For further info tel: 07989 077079, email: membershipntsa@gmail.com www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/nt

Newhaven & District Model Railway Club

Norton Road, Newhaven

Wednesday: 7.30pm - 10pm A friendly club with tea and a chat. Tel: 07715 993675 Email: newhavendmrc@gmail. com

Newhaven, Peacehaven & Seaford Lions Club

For more information visit www.npslions.co.uk or email: lionpresident@npslions.co.uk. Tel: 0345 8335981. Facebook: @NPSLions

Parents in Mind

Seaford

Are you pregnant or do you have a baby and feel low, anxious, alone? Talk and support, parent to parent. For information, text/tel Katie: 07712 300733. Email: parentsinmind.es@nct.org.uk

Reading Friends

Seaford Library, 15-17 Sutton Park Road

stories and activities around books and reading. Tel: 0345 6080 196. www.new. eastsussex.gov.uk/libraries

Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes

RAFA Club, Wish Road, Eastbourne

Third Wednesday of the month 8pm Pride of Eastbourne lodge monthly meeting. Tel: Lawrence Steer 07369 254437. Email: lawrence1860@gmail.com

Seaford Bridge Club

St Thomas More Church Hall, 54 Sutton Road

Mon: 1.30pm - 4.30pm Weds: 6.30pm - 9.30pm Online Fri: 7pm - 9.30pm For more details or to arrange a visit, contact John Gillespie, Club Secretary, tel: 01323 893626, email: gillespiejohn6@ gmail.com, or Pam Pelling, Chair, tel: 07834 833561, email: pampelling@hotmail.com

Seaford Museum and Heritage Society

The Esplanade, Seaford

Sat and Sun 11am - 4pm, Weds 2 - 4pm We welcome visitors to our Tardis-like Museum displaying history from the Stone Age to the present day. Tel: 01323 898222. www.seafordmuseum.co.uk Facebook: Seaford Museum.

Seaford Rotary

New members welcome. For more information contact via: www.seafordrotary.org.uk/ contact.php

Seaford Stroke & Caring Club

St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road

Alternate Mondays A friendly club for those who have suffered a stroke or are otherwise physically impaired. Companions welcome. Light entertainment, talks, bingo and tea and cakes. Tel Jeff: 01323 894060 jeffreyinnis@btinternet.com

Seaford u3a

For more information about Seaford u3a visit: www. u3asites.org.uk/seaford. For membership email: seafordu3a@gmail.com including your postal address for a welcome pack.

Seaford Women’s Institute

Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd

First Wednesday of the month, 1.30 - 3.30pm Craft & Chat. Second Wednesday of the month, 2pm Main meeting. Third Wednesday of the month, 2pm Master Class. Fourth Wednesday of the month, 1 - 2pm Walking group. Email: seafordwisecretary@ gmail.com

Seahaven Afternoon Trefoil Guild

St Thomas More Church Hall, Sutton Park Road

First Tuesday of the month, 1.45-3.45pm Part of Girlguiding UK. New members welcome. Tel: 01323 894454.

Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club

St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road BN25 2AB

First Friday of the month, 2 - 4pm Guest speakers and other activities, tea, biscuits, raffle. New members always welcome. Tel: 01323 895216 or email: white-c7@sky.com

Sutton Barn Community Club

Old Flint Barn, Sutton Corner

Daily, 9am - 4pm For ages 40+. 12-month membership includes free activities. (Formerly Downs 60+ Club.) Tel: 07813 071590 Email: jamsuttonbarn@gmail. com

Trees for Seaford

For more information visit: www.treesforseaford. wordpress.com/Facebook: treesforseaford or email: treesforseaford@gmail.com

Waves Family Support

8 Church Street

Tues - Thurs 9.30am - 12.30pm Weekly drop-in for parents and children 0-4 years. Tues: toys and art & craft activities; Weds: sensory play; Thurs: play. Tel: 01323 873797 www.wavesseaford.org.uk

Clinton Place BN25 1NP

Sundays, 10.30am Everyone welcome to join in worship on Sundays. Tel: 01323 894687 Email: cross waychurchseaford@gmail.com www.crosswaychurchseaford.org

East Dean Village Market

East Dean Village Hall, BN20 0DJ

Wednesdays, 10am - 1pm Craft, artisan, food and more stalls, outside and inside. Free parking. Email: mirandabearns@ aol.co.uk Facebook: East Dean Village Market

Free Lunch

St Thomas More Church, Sutton Road

Thursdays, 12.30pm - 5.30pm Free lunch, tea, coffee and biscuits for anyone, regardless of age or circumstances.

Friends of Tide Mills

Tide Mills near Seaford and Bishopstone

Third Sunday of the month 9am - 11am Meet at beach end of old village road. Help us care for this special place. Email: brianjimskinner@gmail.com

Indoor Craft & Gift Market

Crossway Church (formerly the Clinton Centre)

Thursdays 10am – 2pm Local crafts for sale plus café with affordable tea and cake. www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100057586182675

Seaford Allotments

Sutton Drove, Seaford

For more information, contact sec.seaford.allot@gmail.com The waiting list for allotments is closed at present.

Seaford Baptist Church

Belgrave Rd BN25 2EE

Sundays 10.15am Please join us for our service, also available on YouTube. Tel 01323 896009 for updates on children’s Sunday morning activities.

Seaford Beach Clean

Martello Tower and The Buckle end of beach

provided, BYO bucket. Accompanied children and dogs welcome. Email: plasticfreeseaford@gmail.com

Seaford Community Garden

Crouch Gardens next to the Peace Garden

Weds 9.30am - 12.30pm Sat 10am - 12 noon (July to Sept only) Garden open, plants and produce for sale. All welcome. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/scg

Seaford Community Tea Room

Seaford Old Town Hall, Church Street

Mon - Sat 10am - 1pm New customers welcome to enjoy tea, coffee and cake. We are now open until 1pm on Saturday.

Seaford Environmental Alliance

Climate Hub, 4 Clinton Place

Climate Hub: 9am - 12 noon (Thurs, Fri), 10am - 1pm (Sat) SEA is working to tackle the climate and ecological emergency. The SEA Community Fridge operates from the Hub to pass on surplus food and reduce food waste. Email: hello@seafuture. org www.seafuture.org/ the-sea-climate-hub

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. Details at www.nwr.org.uk or email us at: nwrmemberseaford@ btinternet.com

Seaford Town Market

Church Street

Second & fourth Saturday of the month 10am - 3pm Local foods, producers, makers, crafts, artisan and much more. Email: mirandamarket73@ yahoo.com

St Leonard’s & St Luke’s

St Leonard’s, Church Sreet; St Luke’s, Walmer Rd

For details of all our services and events, please visit our website. www.seafordparish.org.uk

John Harvey Tavern, Bear Yard, Cliff High Street, Lewes

Fourth Thursday of the month, 7pm A social group for unattached men and women over 55 years old. www.thegroup. org.uk

Warm Room

Lounge @ Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Rd

Tues 9am - 12 noon, Weds 9am - 12 noon & 2pm - 5pm Facility for making hot drinks. Small library and some games available. Toilet facilities. Free wifi.

Music

Concentus Choir

Willingdon Community School, Broad Road, Eastbourne BN20 9QX

Mondays 7.15pm No need to read music to join this friendly choir – regularly sings in Seaford. Tel: 07920 430162 or 07789 343514. www.concentus-sings.com

Lifesong Creative Arts Club

Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Road

Various days/times Children’s music workshops, dance, drumming, art and song workshops for all ages. For more details visit: www. seaford-choral-society.com

Seaford Choral Society

Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road

Mondays 7.15pm For more details visit: www. seaford-choral-society.com

Seaford Handbell Ringers

St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road

Wednesdays 10am - 12 noon For more details tel Margaret Hopkins: 01323 325305. New members very welcome. Wednesdays 1.30pm – 3.30pm For more details tel Jo Tigg 01323 893878. New members very welcome.

Seaford Musicians

Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road

instruments and ALL abilities, with enjoyment the keynote. For further details, email: pat@ pwhiteseaford.co.uk or tel: 01323 897360.

Seaford Silver Band

Seaford Head School, Steyne Rd

Wednesdays 8pm - 10pm New members welcome, all levels of music. Tel: 07909 913077 www.seafordsilverband.co.uk

Seaford Sings

Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road

Thurs 7.30pm - 9pm Come and sing a huge range of music, no audition necessary. Have fun and raise money for Cancer Research UK. For information, contact Martin: Tel: 07925 548217 Email: Martinneill139gmail.com

Singing for Fun

Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road

Weds 11am - 12 noon Thurs 7pm - 8pm For adults of all ages and abilities. No need to read music. £6 on the door. Tel: 01323 365495 or 07799 818590. Email: sallyann@ crystalclearaudio.co.uk

Sutton Barn Choir

Old Flint Barn, Sutton Corner

Wednesdays 10.30am - 11.30am Singers over 40 years age welcome. Pop music 1920s to present day. No need to read music. Membership included in annual Sutton Barn Community Club fee. Tel: 01323 899778 Facebook: Sutton Barn Choir

Sport/Dance/ Health

1-2-3 Walks/East Sussex Health Walks

Salts Café, 14 Marine Parade

Tuesdays 10am One-hour walk led by trained community volunteers. Free to join, no need to book.

Beachy Head Ramblers

Local area

Mostly Wednesdays or Sundays Make new friends and get plenty of exercise. We also have regular social events, walking holidays and weekends away. Email: admin@ beachyheadramblers.com www.beachyheadramblers.com

Beautiful Yoga with Kelly Burns

Clinton Centre, Clinton Place

Weds 6.30 - 9.30pm

St James’ Trust Community Centre, 11 Blatchington Road

Fridays 9.30 - 10.30am Full library of recorded classes available to do in your own home. A blend of flowing and still postures to build strength and flexibility. All abilities welcome. Tel: 07828 829965. Email: contactkellyburns@gmail. com www.facebook.com/ beautifulyogawithkellyburns

Bishopstone Table Tennis Club

Bishopstone Village Hall, behind St Andrew’s Church, Bishopstone Rd, Bishopstone

Mon & Fri: 7.30pm A friendly group pleased to welcome new members. The emphasis is mainly social, although we do enter two teams in the Eastbourne League in winter. Tel: David 01323 891534.

Crouch Bowling Club

Crouch Gardens, East Street

A friendly bowls club open to all age groups. Bowling outdoors April to September, free coaching available. Indoor short mat bowls and skittles between October and April. Social events throughout the year. Tel: 07736 750126 Email: secbowls@gmail.com www.crouchbowling clubseaford.co.uk

Cycle Seahaven

Various locations

Rides for MTB and road riders of all levels of fitness and experience. For more information visit www.cycleseahaven.org.uk

Freeflowyoga

Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd

Mon 6.30pm - 7.45pm Weds 10am - 11.30am, 7.30pm - 8.45pm

Bishopstone Village Hall

for all ages and abilities. Tel: 07515 961327 Email: Theresesaunders7@aol.com Facebook/Freeflowyoga

Guided Meditations for Wellbeing

Seaford

Mon 10.30am - 12 noon Tues 7pm - 8.30pm Relaxing and restoring your body and mind. Also available: 1 to 1 meditation, Reiki, Indian head massage. Tel Ann: 07989 294445.

In Balance Yoga

www.in-balance.org.uk

Online – Thurs 10am - 11.15am

WI Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road

Fri 10am - 11.15am All abilities/ages welcome. Hatha yoga classes connecting the breath with movement for a mindful practice. Private 1 to 1 yoga and massage. Tel: 07444 549859. Email: inbalancesussex@gmail.com

Louise’s Exercise Classes

Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Rd, Seaford

Tues & Thurs: 10am Fitness: high energy dance-style class. 2pm Golden Girls: less energetic dance-style class with music from the 60s and 70s.

Church Hall, Bramber Ave, Peacehaven

Weds 2.30pm Golden Girls (see above). All classes £5 each or £20 for 5. Tel: 07786 425758. johnlouisecave@gmail.com www.louisecavefitness.co.uk

Newhaven Gig Rowing Club

Newhaven Marina, Yacht Harbour BN9 9BY

NGRC is a charity rowing club inclusive to all from the ages of 11 to 75+. If you are interested in learning to row please visit https:// ngrc.co.uk for more info. NGRC ask that a health questionnaire is completed in advance for safety reasons. Your maiden voyage session is approx. 90 mins. Only £5. Each row after is then £3. For more information email: membership@ngrc.co.uk Accessible yoga (suits older people), prenatal & post natal yoga, baby yoga, vinyasa flow, restorative and chair yoga. Baby massage. Tel: 07944 416572. Email: penny@ yogaforallherts.com www.yogaforallherts.com

Pilates & Yoga with Karen Hall

Cross Way Church/Clinton Centre, Clinton Place

Mon 6pm-7pm Restorative pilates for back care and managing pain conditions 7.15 - 8.30pm Yoga Inspired

Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road

Weds 9.30am - 10.30am Pilates for Every Body 10.45am - 11.30am Introductory Beginner Pilates 11.45am - 12.30pm Chair-based Pilates

Dance Studio, Seaford Head School, Arundel Road

Thursdays 6.30pm - 7.30pm Pilates for Every Body

By appointment

Personal tuition and reformer. Tel: 07944 785520. Email: karenmoves@gmail.com www.pilatesstudioseaford.co.uk

Seaford Bowling Club

Chichester Road BN25 2DT

New members welcome to our friendly and inclusive club. Open all year with bowling from April to September and short mat and social activities in the winter. Tel 01323 899845 or 07710 546223. Email: bdnewns@gmail.com. www.seafordbowlingclub.co.uk

Seaford Golf Club

Seaford Golf Club, 111 Firle Rd

Tel: Rebecca 01323 892442 Email: events@seafordgolfclub. co.uk www.seafordgolfclub.co.uk

Seaford Head Golf Club

Seaford Head Golf Course, Southdown Road

Every day, 7am - 5pm Tel: 01323 890139 www. seafordheadgolfcourse.co.uk

Seaford Striders Running Club

Wednesday: 6.30pm onwards Main club night, start times/ locations vary for different ability groups. A friendly, supportive running club for all running abilities. Email: info@ seafordstriders.org.uk www.seafordstriders.org.uk

Seaford Tennis Club

Belgrave Rd BN25 2HE

Play from 8am - 10pm New member offer, 3 months for only £50! Get fit and play tennis at Seaford Tennis Club. We welcome players of any ability and age. Sign up at www.seafordtennis.com

Seaford Traditional Folk Dance Group

St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road

Wednesdays 10.15am - 12.15pm Gentle exercise for body, mind and chuckle muscles. Visitors/ new members welcome. £4 per week. Contact Nid Barnes: 01323 897315.

Seahaven Yoga

The Chapel Rooms, St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd BN25 2HE

Tuesdays 10.30am Yoga for over 50’s

Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane, BN25 1PU

Saturdays 10am, Thursdays 7pm Gentle traditional yoga, suitable for everyone. Limited places in Thursday class so please contact beforehand. Tel/ text: 07983 622840. Email: seahavenyoga@btinternet.com

Sevalight Hatha Yoga & Relaxation Class

St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd

Tuesdays 10am

Bishopstone Village

Tuesdays 6.30pm Small group yoga classes for all abilities. Deeply relaxing and healing. Tel: Susannah 07862 263869. Email: susannah@ breathing-spaces.com www.breathing-spaces.com

Seven Sisters Pool Seaford

61 Chyngton Way, BN25 4JE

Enjoy our beautiful indoor pool www.sevensisterspool.co.uk Mon – Sat1-hour private swim sessions for over 18s. Tel: 07788 101765 Mon morning & evening, Thurs evening SLK Aqua Yoga. Gentle water exercise in 40-minute sessions. www.slkaquayoga.co.uk Children & Adult Confidence Building Swimming classes: www.swimskillsschoool.com Swimming classes for home educated/schooled children with Happy Frogs Swimming School. Tel Debbie: 07790 369927

Southern Stomp Line Dance Club

Church Hall, Bramber Avenue, Peacehaven

Monday 10am - 12 noon Good Intermediate 12.15 - 1.30pm Good beginners Wednesday 10am - 12 noon Improver/Intermediate 12.15 - 1.30pm Absolute beginners

Telscombe Hall, Tyedean Road, Telscombe Cliffs

Tuesday 7.15 - 8.45pm Improver Plus Tel Joy: 01273 587714. www.southernstomp.com

Swim Skills School

Seven Sisters Pool, 61 Chyngton Way

A unique swimming school with 3 to 1 teaching groups. Learn all the strokes to a high standard with close attention to detail. For more information, tel: 07817 640748. www.swimskillsschool.com

Tai Chi, Kung Fu & KickBoxing

Mercread Youth Centre Mercread Rd, Seaford

Tues 5.50 - 7pm Family Kung Fu £6 adults, £4 Children Tues 7 - 8pm Tai Chi £7 per class or £10 both classes Thurs 12 - 1pm Tai Chi £8 drop in, £7 if paying monthly. Instructor Audra Marshall. For kickboxing and more info Tel: 07971 296698 Email: audramarshall@icloud.com

Yin Yoga with Jacqui

St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd, Seaford and online

Thurs 9.30am - 10.45am In person and online. Small in person class, booking essential. Email: jacqui.johnston@hotmail. co.uk. Tel: 07816 154644.