Seaford Scene September 2019 by Fran Tegg

SEAFORD Scene September 2019 Issue 149

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Welcome...

to the September issue of Seaford Scene. So summer is nearly over, the nights are drawing in and the days are getting shorter. Still there’s plenty to see and do in and around Seaford! September is Seaford Film Festival, on from Saturday 14th with films being shown at the Barn Theatre, see page 22. It’s also the National Heritage Open Days and both Seaford Museum and Dovecote at West Dean are opening their doors for this free event. The Artwave Festival also continues, see the What’s On listings for the open houses, pages 129 to 138, whilst A Landscape of Love, an exhibition of paintings by Sally-Mae Joseph, is on at the Crypt Gallery from Saturday 21st, see page 25 – check out her painting on the front cover of this issue! Seaford Music Society invites you to their 2019/20 concerts, see page 28, whilst Seaford & District Neighbourhood Watch Association invites you to a Great Neighbours Expo, see page 18. Meanwhile Seaford Rotary keep us safe with their regular Scam Awareness article on page 68. How about starting your weekend off at Seaford Beach Park Run, see page 52, or joining Newhaven Ladies Veterans Club, page 46, or even jumping on your bike with Cycle Seahaven, page 10? All this and so much more in your September issue. Enjoy! Fran Tegg. Editor

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4 Seaford Mayor’s Summer Reception 6 Seaford Splash! 10 Cycle Seahaven & The Cuckoo Trail 16 Seaford Little Theatre Review 18 Neighbourhood Watch – An Invitation 20 Seaford Rotary 22 Seaford Community Cinema 24 Art & Craft Show Moves to Selmeston 25 A Landscape of Love 26 Sussex Arts Collective: Collections Six 28 Seaford Music Society – An Invitation 31 A View From The Potting Shed 33 Seaford Community Garden 34 Seaford U3A News 39 Best Ever Macmillan Coastal Trail 43 Sussex Wildlife Trust 46 Newhaven Ladies Veterans 50 Restoring Hope After a Suicide 52 Seaford Beach Parkrun 54 Inner Wheel Club 60 Newberry Tully – Running, Recycling and Going Green 63 The Alpha Course is Coming to Seaford Parish in September 2019 64 Refill Seaford & Newhaven 67 The Rainbow Pad 68 Scam Awareness 70 Seaford Choral Society 73 Seaford Afternoon Flower Club 76 Seaford Photographic Society 85 Sing Your Story 87 Accessible Beach Access for All 89 Clifden House – September Heralds World Alzheimer’s Month 91 Bishopstone Station Given a Floral Makeover 92 Old Town Hall Community Tea Room 102 Seaford Bonfire Event 2019 109 Seaford Kurlers 110 St Andrew’s Church Summer Fete 111 Plastic Free Seaford 114 Martello Rotary 118 Who’s Who in Seaford? 119 Lewes District Citizens Advice 121 Seaford Museum Summer News 122 Update from Greenhavens 124 Newhaven, Peacehaven & Seaford Lions Club 125 The Probus Club of Seaford 129 What’s On in Seaford in September? 139 Index of Businesses

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Seaford Town Council

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Newly elected Seaford Mayor, Councillor Nazish Adil, hosted her Summer Civic Reception to help promote her charitable causes whilst in her term in office on Wednesday 17th July. The chosen charities are The Youth Counselling Project and the Down Syndrome Development Trust, both based in Seaford. The event was held at The View, Seaford Head and was attended by various dignitaries, including the High Sheriff of Sussex, Violet Hancock, and her husband Tim, Freemen of Seaford, Laurie Holland and Keith Blackburn, and the widow of the late Freeman, Don Mabey. Also in attendance were the Chairman of East Sussex County Council, Cllr David Elkin, and his wife, the Mayors of Peacehaven, Lewes, Newhaven and Polegate, Major Bob Peedle, Chairman of the Seahaven Branch of The Royal Society of St George, and representatives from the East Sussex Police, clergy, councillors and friends and family. The event was opened by Town Crier Peter White. Following a welcome speech from the Mayor, the two charities gave a short introduction regarding the valuable work that they do. Following a delicious buffet everyone was entertained by the Pop Up Singers and dancing continued into the night!

Nazish Adil is quoted as saying: ‘It was such a delightful evening having a galaxy of eminent dignitaries, special guests and close friends. I feel so privileged and honoured to welcome everybody at my reception. It touches my heart how warmly and open heartedly everybody had come together to welcoming me and to celebrate my joy and success and to raise the profile of my charities. ‘I would like to thank the organising team at the Seaford Town Council, the Town Crier, the team at The View, Seaford Head Golf Course, the Pop Up band for performing voluntarily in aid of my charities, the Youth Counselling Project and the Down Syndrome Development Trust for their stands, the fellow councillors, the counterparts and other

esteemed guests for making this a memorable and cherished event for me and for participating generously in the raffle draw in support of my charities, which raised £249.’ Photos: Dignitaries in attendance with the Mayor Cllr Nazish Adil; representatives from the Youth Counselling Project with the Mayor Cllr Nazish Adil; representatives from the Down Syndrome Development Trust.

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Arts and cultural events in the Seaford area

Welcome to the latest update on what’s going on in our vibrant town, compiled by Andrea Hargreaves.

Art and crafts

Sunday 1st September sees the last day of Artwave, the area’s celebration of local art and crafts, so make sure you pencil in the Open Houses you have not yet seen. For example, Nova House is home on 31st August and 1st September to black and white photos by Tony Gaitskell, 47 Southdown Road is seeing Kath and Chris Dawson’s pottery and photography, and at 11 Beacon Road you’ll find jewellery, ceramics, fused glass, metalwork, textiles, digital painting and stained glass. Artist Patrick Goff is painting in his studio at 2 Headland Avenue, the Fairways Colle ctive will be at 5 Fairways Road with everything from clothing to paper sculptures, Onneke Art in High Street is showing local artists’ work, there are paintings at 16 Hill Rise, mixed media and sculptures next door at number 18 and figurative and abstract work at 58 Belgrave Road. Drop in to the new Studio + gallery next door to the Crypt Gallery in Church Street where printmaker Karen Potter and photographer Malcolm Davidson are joining forces to show landscapes inspired by the rugged coast of Connemara and the rivers, cliffs and Downs of Sussex. Artwave closes at the Crypt with Seaford Art Club’s show, presented as a diverse mix of contemporary art and hand-crafted gifts. Then from 21st to 28th September the gallery is taken over by Seaford’s Sally-Mae Joseph and her Landscape of Love exhibition of lively and colourful paintings, prints, cards and linocuts which all have a connection to her daughter Debby Van Dyk, who sadly died of cancer last September, see page 25 Debby and her young family lived in the town for nearly five years.

Music

Go to Seaford Little Theatre on 30th or 31st August for A Little Bit of Vaudeville, directed by Graham Tubb, tickets from Redgolds in Broad Street. Splash Point

Jazz Club on Wednesday 4th September at 7pm has vocalist and percussionist Raul d’Oliveira joining the Neal Richardson Trio at The View, Southdown Road. And on Friday 6th September, doors open at 7pm, Seaford Sessions are introducing all-girl band Midnight Skyracer who are playing a sellout performance of their brand of roots at The Little Theatre in Steyne Road.

Cinema

Seaford’s second Film Festival, at the Barn Theatre from 14th to 22nd September, celebrates all sorts of heroes, starting with Harry Palmer, played by Michael Caine in The Ipcress File (PG), with a talk and Q&A by Pop Art specialist Professor Alex Seago, on Saturday 14th September at 7.30pm. Director Jerry Rothwell introduces his film, How to Change the World (15), about environmentalist fighters Greenpeace, on Friday 20th September at 7.30pm. Then it’s on to Superheroes Saturday with Incredibles 2 (PG) at 10.30am, Black Panther (12A) at 2.30pm and Mystery Men (12A) at 7.30pm, with an intro by score composer Stephen Warbeck. The Breakfast Special the following day is Fighting With My Family (12A) at 10.30pm, followed at 2pm by an afternoon of short films by local film students. The festival finale is the wonderful To Kill a Mockingbird, starring Gregory Peck, at 8pm. The new season, see page 22, begins with an NT Live screening encore of James Corden in the hilarious One Man Two Guvnors on Thursday 26th September at 7pm.

Also coming up...

Seaford Music Society Divertimenti Ensemble, St Leonard’s Church, 20th October. Seaford Little Theatre, On Golden Pond, 8th to 16th November. Seaford Choral Society Autumn Concert, St Leonard’s Church, 30th November. Are you putting on an arts event in the town? For a possible mention in this diary contact Andrea at andylouhargreaves@icloud.com at least a week before issue deadline. Photos from top: Incredibles 2; To Kill a Mockingbird.

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CYCLE SEAHAVEN & the cuckoo trail Each month, two of our ladies – Sarah and Kate – lead a group of ladies on a gentle ride, finding something new to see and somewhere new to stop for lunch or refreshments. As July is officially the month of Women’s Festival of Cycling run by Cycling UK, Sarah and Kate decided to take the ladies a little further afield. With the help of the Lions Club Mini Bus and our lovely Treasurer, Denis, at the wheel, they loaded the trailer for their next adventure – the Cuckoo Trail, from Heathfield back to Seaford. The picturesque trail follows the former ‘Cuckoo Line’ railway track and stretches from Heathfield to Shinewater Park. It passes through Horam, Hailsham and Polegate. The railway opened in 1880 and became known as the Cuckoo Line because, traditionally, the first cuckoo of spring was released from a cage at Heathfield Fair. The line was axed under the Beeching cuts and eventually closed in 1968. Improvements to the path started in 1990 with the partnership of Sustrans. The Cuckoo Trail is jointly owned and managed by Wealden District Council and East Sussex County Council. This 14-mile surfaced path through the Sussex countryside is mostly traffic free and is a safe route for walkers and cyclists of all ages, forming part of the National Cycle Network – route 21.

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The Trail forms a green corridor with a host of natural wildlife. Some verges are managed for wild flowers, and trees cut to allow light to reach the ground. Other areas are wooded and shady. There are good views of the surrounding countryside and plenty of rest points. There are lots of opportunities to pick up refreshments just a short distance from the route. There are benches, picnic tables and sculptures in wood and steel, as well as other artwork to look out for. The site is host to an array of wildlife.You might even see bullfinches, lesser whitethroats, cuckoos or weasels. There’s also wild garlic at several places between

Hellingly and Horam with its pungent aroma. In early summer, orchids grow near path edges and under trees. So, ten ladies set off bright and early on Saturday 21st July. The weather had started dull, but once fuelled by Costa coffee we were off. As usual on Ladies’ rides, there was a great deal of chatter and encouragement as we rode along. The trail is lovely and ten ladies at once caused interest amongst the walkers we met. Lunch this month was at the Arlington Tea Rooms. The weather had improved and we enjoyed a delicious lunch and plenty of cake (there’s nearly always cake!). Once refreshed, the next leg of our journey took us through Wilmington and beautiful views of the Sussex countryside. We arrived back in Seaford to sunshine and ready for the annual Cycle Seahaven BBQ. Everyone enjoyed the day, especially a lady who was joining us for the first time. The whole ethos of Ladies’ rides is to get more women out on their bikes and to help build confidence and friendship and we would love to see more ladies come and join us. Ladies’ rides (and all other rides) can be found on the calender on our website www. cycleseahaven.org.uk.You can join us for up to three rides without joining but individual membership is only £7 per year (paid by standing order), so why not come and join us and open up a whole new world? Photos l-r: Cycle Seahaven members Sarah and Kate; the ten ladies cycling the Cuckoo Trail.

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When I got married in 1967 I was allowed to take to my new home an enormous cardboard box bearing the name ‘Dudley Furs, Hove’ containing delicate glass Christmas baubles. Given that Ray Cooney and John Chapman’s farce Not Now Darling revolves around a mink coat, I was put in mind of those decorations, all of them unique, as the characters revealed themselves on stage, all different and as glittery fresh today as they would have been nearly 50 years ago when the play was first performed. We knew we were in for a jolly evening as soon as Debbie Cox, dressed in yellow and

black, Courrèges-a-like dress and gold boots in stock-still model pose, wriggled out of said fur coat to prance off stage. Next out of the box was Lee ColemanPowney who played furrier partner Arnold Crouch, the one who constructs the furs and is reluctant to be drawn into the machinations of fellow partner and salesman Gilbert Bodley, played with élan by Alan Lade. The play is constructed around the machinations of these two as they struggle to prevent first one, then two women, wilfully naked beneath their furs, from revealing their nudity in front of an assortment of husbands, wives and lovers. Yes, it’s all very silly and very funny, and the Little Theatre did this 1960s’ play proud. The brightest bauble in the box – almost the fairy, so camply did he play his

part – was the hilarious Coleman-Powney who didn’t miss a trick to achieve sparkling wit expertly delivered from great lines. If Coleman-Powney was the brightest spark Alan Lade was the important ornament throwing light on the fairy. With all his acting experience he was a shoo-in for the part, as at ease with asides to the audience as he was with comic timing and that sort of throwaway pomposity that he does so well. So what of the near-naked ladies? Well, they wriggled out of their undies with never, er, a slip, and brought the house, along with their clothes, down. Great performances from Clare Forshaw and Amanda Alexander, who was reduced to a couple of strategically placed tea towels during the second act. There were more glittering performances from Jenny Humphries as the hapless Miss Tipdale charged with all the running around demanded by this farce – Humphries has the skill not to over-play a part but to extract the best from its lines – and Mary Young who shone as a naval commander’s wife, all swank and picture hat, always mislaying her husband, ably played by Alan Clifford. A special mention too to Dug Godfrey as Bodley’s lover’s rough diamond of a husband, played with great assurance and humour. Like the commander’s ship, this play was dressed overall, and I loved Trish Richings’ knowing portrayal of Bodley’s wife. Yes, director Garry Fowler, who took ColemanPowney’s part in Cambridge in 1995, made this tree sparkle. It was only a pity that the baubles had to go back into the box. Andrea Hargreaves Photos by Andrew Parkinson

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In June 2019, East Sussex Fire and Rescue Services (ESFRS) co-ordinated a Safety in Action event at Newhaven Fort, working with other emergency services and agencies to encourage Year 6 children to recognise hazards and take action to keep themselves and others safe. The scenarios that the children were presented with varied from being approached by a stranger, reacting to a fire, road safety etc. There is a competition element to the events and the highest scoring team from Wivelsfield Green Primary School was visited on 2nd July by Seaford Rotary President Keith Ross, fellow Rotarians Peter Posgate and Mark Forrester and Sophie Hepworth, Health Coordinator (ESFRS), to be presented with a Safety in Action award and prize cheque. On 5th July the same team and fellow Rotarian Paul Vaesen were delighted to present a similar award and cheque to Bowden House School in Seaford as the overall winning team.

STEM Challenge 1 July 2019

In response to an idea for Seaford Rotary to sponsor a Young Scientist competition, Sara Barnes at Seaford Head School (SHS) set up and co-ordinated a ‘STEM Challenge’ for teams from Year 5 (aged 9-10) of the four primary schools in Seaford. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. On Monday 1st July, 41 pupils in ten teams from the four schools in the town presented themselves for the challenge. The task for each team was to design and build a small four-wheeled ‘racer’ propelled by rubber bands to cover a distance that would be measured at the end of the day. Each team had a Year 7 student from SHS assigned to them to assist and encourage their planning and advise on ‘purchase’ of the materials to build their racers. The first race test delivered varying degrees of success and final design changes

prepared them for the final test. The teams should be congratulated that all the racers moved (not as easy as it sounds!) and achieved distances of between 18cm and 72cm. Judgement considered distance travelled, racer design, expenditure on materials and how well pupils worked as a team. Comments like ‘I can’t do this’ were overcome with a change in approach to resolve each difficulty. All the children received certificates commending them for what they had achieved, and President of Seaford Rotary Keith Ross presented the winning school, Cradle Hill, with a cheque for £100.

Summer Produce Show

The Seaford Horticultural Society staged its 117th annual Summer Produce Show at Seaford Head School on 3rd August. Seaford Rotary were again pleased to sponsor the children’s categories for judgement by the residing President Keith Ross. This year the children had been invited to make bug houses, decorate a flowerpot and, in the photographic section, to show a photo of ‘My Garden’. Entries were up as the Seaford Horticultural Society has been working alongside the four Seaford primary schools throughout the year, encouraging participation, supporting gardening clubs and enrolling pupils as junior members of the society. The bug houses proved innovative using gathered rustic materials, tin cans, redundant bird boxes and blocks of wood. The painted flowerpots proved very colourful and imaginative, and the ‘My Garden’ photo featured different garden aspects including insects, digging potatoes and foliage. It is hoped that participating in simple horticulture will encourage them and their parents to appreciate the benefits of growing one’s own produce. Photos from top: The STEM challenge race line-up at Seaford Head School; Seaford Rotary President Keith Ross with fellow Rotarian Michael Logan at the Seaford Summer Produce Show, judging bug houses in children’s categories.

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Seaford community cinema Autumn Programme September:

After the excitement of Seaford’s second Film Festival from Saturday 14th September until Sunday 22nd September (see last month’s Seaford Scene and the advert on this page), the Community Cinema’s new season at the Barn Theatre begins with three NT Live productions in a row. First up at the Barn Theatre, on Thursday 26th September at 7pm, is an encore of Nicholas Hytner’s smash hit comedy One Man, Two Guvnors (12A) starring the wonderful James Corden as a small-time gang minder juggling two jobs.

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On Thursday 10th October at 7pm it’s the turn of The Lehman Trilogy (12A), directed by Sam Mendes and starring Simon Russell Beale, Adam Godley and Ben Miles in a play that traces the story of the banking brothers from their start in New York in 1844 to their firm’s disastrous collapse 163 years later. Director Nicholas Hytner casts his magical 17 October touch over Shakespeare’s A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM A Midsummer Night’s Dream ★★★★★ (12A) on Thursday 17th October at 7pm, this production starring Gwendoline Christie, Oliver Chris, David Moorst and Hammed Animashaun. Hytner has fun with the casting. The first film to be shown, on Friday 18th October at 7.30pm, is the Olivia Coleman Oscar-winning vehicle The Favourite (15), also starring Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz in a drama comedy which sees Coleman playing a frail but strident Queen Anne glad to let her In cinemas

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close friend all but rule in her place, until they both befriend a charming new palace servant. On Saturday 26th October at 2.30pm Oleg Ivenko becomes internationally famed ballet dancer Rudolph Nureyev in The White Crow (12A). Visiting Paris with the Kirov Ballet he seeks asylum in France, thus jeopardising relationships with family and friends in the Soviet Union.

November:

Halldóra Geirharosdóttir’s Halla is a bike-riding environmental guerrilla battling big industries. She fires an arrow over a power line, causing electricity cuts and short-circuiting government plans to build a new aluminium smelter. Join in the fun with a serious message by seeing the Icelandic film Woman at War (12A) on Friday 1st November at 7.30pm. It’s back to the National Theatre on Thursday 7th November at 7pm when Simon Godwin’s Hansard (likely to be a 15 certificate) is being screened. Starring Lindsay Duncan and Alex Jennings, it starts on a summer morning in 1988 when a Tory politician has returned to the idyllic Cotswolds home he shares with his wife. Secrets are dug up and marital scrapping becomes a blood sport. On the Basis of Sex (12A), directed by Mimi Leder and starring Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer and Justin Theroux, is based on the experience of Ruth Bader Ginsburg who studied law not only for herself but to cover for her ill husband, only to find on his recovery that he was offered work while she was rejected on grounds of gender. See it on Friday 15th November at 7.30pm. For some comedy after that seriousness go to NT Live’s beaming of Noel Coward classic Present Laughter (12A), on Thursday 28th November at 7pm. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention, actor Garry Essendine’s few remaining days at home before a world tour are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic and

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December:

Devotees of Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s hilarious shocker, Fleabag, will be falling over themselves to get tickets for the stage version (likely to be a 15), to be screened from the West End on Thursday 5th December at 7pm. But it’s all sweetness and light again on Saturday 7th December at 6pm when Mary Poppins Returns (U) just in time for the cinema’s finale to the town’s Christmas Magic celebrations, with an altogether more feisty Emily Blunt in the Julie Andrews role. And the season winds up on another high note with Wild Rose (PG), about a jailbird Glaswegian musician who dreams of becoming a Nashville star. It stars Jessie Buckley, Matt Costello, Jane Patterson, Julie Walters and Sophie Okonedo. See it on Friday 13th December at 7.30pm. Andrea Hargreaves Photos opposite from top: Hansard, The Favourite, The White Crow.

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ART & Craft show moves to selmeston Six Sussex Artists and Craftsmen have exhibited at the English Wine Centre since 1976. It has become for many loyal followers a seasonal fixture. So imagine the shock for Jonathan Chiswell Jones to learn earlier in the year that the venue was up for sale and the Centre declared bankrupt. His deposit might have gone, but Jonathan felt certain the show had to continue. Alciston and Selmeston Village Hall stands a mile or two off the A27. The hall is spacious, well equipped and available, so the annual exhibition will move there, and be open to the public on 2nd and 3rd November. And who will be there, and why should we care? Well, the word ‘craft’ carries a multitude of meanings, but if you make time to visit, you will discover that people who have devoted their lives to making beautiful and useful objects can still surprise and delight with their skills. You will see Jonathan’s lustreware, which reflects soft light; a confusion of colours in Louise

Bell’s quilts; hand knitwear bolder than you can imagine from Alison Ellen; Chris Alley’s beautifully chosen and finished woodwork; Amanda Zoe’s shining azure enamels; and woodblock prints which capture the spirit of loving attention to the world around us from Sue Scullard. We live in an age of mundane wonders. What computers and phones alone can do should stun us, yet they soon become unremarkable. The work of the human hand seems different – we might not know how to do it, but we can recognise the spirit in which beautiful objects are made. It needs only a lifetime of practice and love to create beauty from simple substance. All the work at the show is for sale. All the makers will be there. Photo: Jonathan Chiswell Jones.

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a landscape of love

There can be nothing worse than the death of a beloved child. This was the tragedy faced by Seaford artist SallyMae Joseph and her family when her daughter Debby Van Dyk lost her year-long fight with cancer at the end of last September aged 43. Since that time Sally-Mae has been exploring and revisiting the places that were emotionally important to Debby, and painting some extraordinarily involving but upbeat images of areas including Debby’s home for four years, Seaford, along with Pagham and Selsey in West Sussex where she used to visit her grandparents, Gipsy Hill in London, the Glastonbury Stones, Plockton on the Kyle of Lochalsh in Scotland and Alpbach and Innsbruck in Austria.

work, in bright acrylics – and chickens, expressed – a new venture for SallyMae – in linocuts. The exhibition is being sponsored by Oak Furnitureland, the company at which Debby was Creative Director, meaning all profits will go to Cancer Research UK and Dorothy House Hospice. The Crypt Gallery will be open each day from 10am until 5pm. For more information and images go to www. sallymaejoseph. co.uk or instagram@ sallymaej osephartist. Images from top: Sally-Mae works on a painting of Plockton in the west of Scotland; The Seven Sisters from the Coastguard Cottages; Poppies.

The result is a solo art exhibition of around 30 pictures called A Landscape of Love, to be held at the Crypt Gallery in Church Street from 21st to 28th September. Sally-Mae said: ‘This is my way of being connected to my beautiful daughter Debby and is a fundraiser for Cancer Research and the place where Debby was looked after with so much compassion and care, Dorothy House Hospice near Bath.’ She added: ‘During my painting journey I’ve been exploring the urban and rural landscapes that evoke memory of Debby, in the places that were special to her whether she lived there or loved them as a visitor. For instance, she loved the vibrancy of Gipsy Hill where she lived in London, adored visiting friends in Austria, had such fun with her own two daughters Mia and Ella and husband Chris along Seaford seafront, and spent a very special holiday in Plockton with me, her father Nigel, brother Mark and sisters Becky and Alice.’ Also included are images of flowers and animals, like Debby’s favourite magnolias – exuberantly painted, like much of Sally-Mae’s To advertise in Seaford Scene please call 01273 710793 or email fran@seafordscene.co.uk

Sussex Arts Collective COLLECTIONS SIX

The Cuckmere Room Crypt Gallery, Church Street, Seaford. Saturday 7th September until Thursday 3rd October 2019. Open 10am – 4pm Mon –Sat (Closed Wednesdays), Sundays 12 – 3pm. FREE ENTRY to exhibition and medieval undercroft COLLECTIONS returns! After a short break away during Artwave, the Sussex Arts Collective return to resume their year-long residency in the Cuckmere Room at the Crypt Gallery. Over the next four months the Collective will be presenting even more diverse and eclectic artwork from their membership; those you may be familiar with as well from their ever-increasing circle of innovative contemporary artists and crafts people to delight and tempt you. Alongside the exhibitions they intend to stage at least two special events: one for Armistice and a second to launch a new publication by local poet Peter Martin.

COLLECTIONS SIX SPOTLIGHT Franziska Wieser

This month we spotlight long-time resident of Seaford and weaver, Franziska Wieser. Franziska has for many years been a prominent and eminent member of both the Sussex Arts Collective and the East Sussex Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers. As a solo artist she exhibited at the first ever show at the Crypt Gallery in 1993 with a silk wall hanging. Who hasn’t coveted one of her exquisite scarves and throws, all of which are hand spun, dyed and woven on one her hand-built looms? If you haven’t I suggest you take another look at her work in COLLECTIONS SIX and see how meticulously well they are made. She

employs a wide palette of colours to suit all seasons and for both male and female wearers. In her youth embroidery, sewing and other crafts where considered as good upbringing. Being born in Austria after the war life was strict and often girls married young. However, she wanted to see the world. She lived in Switzerland, Rome, Paris and London where she met her husband; in 1982 she married and lived first in Bedford and moved to Seaford in 1985. A wedding present inspired her to make patchworks and quilts. Very quickly she created her own designs fulfilling commissions and showing in galleries. In 1987 she became a member of the Sussex Guild and started a three-year diploma course in textiles at Brighton University. Following a two-year Fine Art Foundation course and graduating on a BA course at Winchester and Brighton in 1998, she started to work with industrial waste plastic: she plaited, wove, melted it and painted on it. In 2004 she was invited to show at the Marine Festival displaying finished work on Seaford beach. Not topical at the time, she was highlighting the dangers of plastic in our ecosystem by building large-scale sculptures featuring a plate of mussels, a sea mobile and at the Crypt Gallery she built a huge fish made to look as if it was swimming in the Undercroft all made from waste plastics. It was only in 2003 that she learned to spin and weave. She was inspired by Austrian knitted cable designs. Now she loves to work with many different textured yarns and colour combinations. She shows regularly with the Sussex Arts Collective and gets great pleasure when people enjoy and wear her scarves. For more information about the COLLECTIONS exhibitions or Franziska Wieser, contact info@ sussexartscollective.com, join the Crypt Gallery Seaford mailing list or visit www.sussexartscollective. com or www.thecryptgallery.com

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Age Concern Seaford is a local self-funded independent charity based in Seaford for over 50 years.We offer various services and support to the elderly residents of our town. We urgently need to recruit volunteers to help in our charity shop at 6 Church Street. We would like to extend our opening hours to 4pm! Do you have some free time to give us? Can you spare a few hours a week volunteering in our charity shop or one of our services? If YES then please call 01323 899434 for further information or pop in to see us at 6 Church Street.Taster sessions are available to all new volunteers. Out charity shop is open Mon to Sat 10–2pm. Our office is open Mon to Thurs 10–2pm.

An invitation

According to the great Stephen Hawking: ‘Even a complete theory of the universe wouldn’t remove the need for music’ and here in Seaford, our music society has been instrumental (forgive the pun!) in bringing some of the very best classical music, played by top class musicians, to our venues at St Leonard’s and Seaford Baptist Churches. During the last concert season we were treated to some breathtaking performances of such beauty and skill that audiences have almost been transported to the stars that so inspired Professor Hawking! Each year includes a family concert for audiences aged from one to 100! As with all our concerts, entrance is free for children and members, with single tickets available in advance as below, and from Newberry Tully Estate Agents on Seaford Church Street. In order to enable the society to continue to engage the very best musicians, and invest in the future by encouraging new talent, we invite you to consider taking out membership, which will support us in these aims.

What are the benefits?

• Entry to all six concerts in our 2019-2020 season, for £60, a saving of £25. • The opportunity to purchase one reduced priced guest ticket to any of the chamber music concerts. • Further opportunities to purchase discounted tickets at gala concerts and other affiliated local music societies (see website for further details). • Have your say: stand for election as a trustee of the Society, vote at our 2020 Annual General Meeting, and attend the members-only special event that precedes it. • Priority information and booking for 2020/21 season. It’s a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon! Look out for our new season brochure, at the Tourist Information Centre, and several locations in Seaford and the surrounding area. For further information and ticket enquiries, please contact the Treasurer on 01323 491601 or visit www.seafordmusicsociety.com. We look forward to welcoming you at our first concert on Sunday 20th October 2019 at 3pm, St Leonard’s Church, featuring Mendelssohn’s joyous, youthful and exuberant Octet for Strings.

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year and what to plant and sow ready for the spring. First of all though, sit back, relax and enjoy the fruits of your labours, appreciate your garden for what it is and congratulate yourself on your achievements. Sylvia Reeve

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The begonia with its variety of colourful bright flowers, is a genus in the family Begoniaceae which contains more than 1,800 different plant species. Certain types of begonia are useful as house plants whereas other types are better grown outdoors in the garden where they will do better. Being annuals they will only last the one year, with the ideal time for planting outside being a week or so after the final winter frost. Coffee grounds make an excellent mulch for begonias. Slugs and snails will feed off their leaves so checking regularly is a must. Careful watering is necessary as they don’t like being too dry or too wet. Perhaps not the easiest flower to grow but if successful will reward you with blooms of varying colours from July through to October.

o think summer is almost past and autumn is approaching once again seems unbelievable but nights are already starting to draw in and days are shortening. Our gardens however should still be looking good with flowers, shrubs and trees together with crops to harvest. At the beginning of August the Seaford Horticultural Society held its annual show which was a great success. The judges had the difficult job of deciding whose exhibit was the best in the individual categories. Lots of children exhibited this year too with decorated flower pots and bug houses built from their own materials. Having viewed the exhibits, tea and homemade cake were then available to enjoy. Several visitors also made the decision to join the society and we look forward to welcoming them. At the end of the afternoon Seaford Mayor Nazish Adil presented the certificates to the winners and prize money was collected. The cups and shields will be presented at the AGM of the society in November. Autumn now approaches and thoughts turn to next

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garden, dry them thoroughly before storing in a cool, well-ventilated place, and they should last for several months. 3Remove leaves from roses that have mildew or blackspot to stop spores spreading throughout the bush. 3Pull out summer bedding which has finished blooming, replace with new plants such as winter pansies and primroses which will flower during winter and early spring. 3Tie in new canes of summer fruiting raspberries to make them secure for winter weather.

MEMBERS’ NOTICE BOARD The Society is looking forward to the autumn season including the AGM and an outing to Cliveden House and Gardens which promises to be a good day. At our social evening on Thursday 26th September, David Fitton from Paradise Park will give a talk on ‘A Garden for All Seasons’. David works at The Plant Information Centre and is available to give gardening advice and tips. He trained at Wisley and was the former Head of Horticulture at Plumpton College. There will also be a Plant Sale that evening, so bring along spare plants you may have to sell.

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‘It’s true nature needs a little encouragement, but then so do I!’ It’s never too young to start gardening so we are delighted to be hosting See How They Grow sessions for little ones. With activities intended for under fives, it’s fine for families to bring along siblings of up to seven years of age on Monday mornings from 10am until 12 noon at our garden at the Crouch, but do check that there are places either by emailing communityactivities@ susdsedxcommunity.org.uk or calling 01273 519149. The family groups are led by Katie and Fran, and people from the Children’s Centre, and the sessions will run until 2nd September, so hurry if you’d like your kids to sow seeds and learn how to tend growing plants. At the first session we were glad to greet Mary and Roy from the allotments who came along to help the children take part in a scavenger hunt among other gardening and nature-related activities. By the way, if you’ve got some gardening skills you’d like to pass on to the next generation you’d be very welcome as it is hoped that some older gardeners will also come along to share their skills with these beginners. For more info see contact details above. Still speaking of what youngsters do, our children’s garden is showing their hard work, with tomato plants loaded down with the promise of deliciousness to come. What’s more, we gave a special welcome to Effie, aged seven, who made herself really useful at the start of the holidays picking beans when she brought her grandma to see us. And it’s not only beans – our produce stall is altogether groaning. Veg chief Bill, however, shrugged off congratulations. ‘Nature has done it, not me,’ he said.

At this garden volunteers are always quick to praise the work of others, and when we admired the plums Stan said we’d got Phil to thank for that. And sure enough, under the wall by the classroom Phil was at work literally plucking the fruits of his labours as luscious Victoria-type plums rapidly filled tray after tray. As Stan said: ‘Phil’s an expert pruner.’ Phil commented about the espalier-trained plum: ‘Essentially at this time of year it’s trying to turn itself into a spherical tree and produce 6ft-long shoots which are no use and have to go. I cut everything back to just above a leaf junction.’ It must be a ‘greengage summer’ too because the tree next to the plum is also promising a great harvest to be enjoyed around about now. Pausing from his picking for a second or two, Phil added: ‘The difficulty is not being here all the time so we have to pick early rather than late and take off any that are rotting on the tree.’ In late July the garden was open for the Macmillan Trail and a few volunteers got the chance to visit the Macmillan Centre next to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. Veronica reported: ‘It is the most beautiful place, with quiet rooms, sensory lights, music and a restaurant. The garden is open.’ We too are open, on Wednesday from 9.30am until 12.30pm and, during the produce season, on Saturday mornings from 10am until noon, offering fresh-picked veg and fruit along with a huge variety of plants. See you there! The Garden Team Photos from top: Plum perfect, Phil!; Effie, aged seven, picks French beans; Nature is bountiful this year; Pears are looking very promising; Bill waters tomatoes growing in the children’s garden.

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seaford U3A News September is a time of new beginnings; new term at school; new weather – new season’s temperatures, golden leaves and autumn fruits; new courses at the U3A. This term there are 40 courses on offer at U3A ranging from languages, literature and opera appreciation through the playful (fancy a game of Mah Jong?) to keeping up with the world in current affairs. The old favourites of book groups and travel are still there with cookery, painting and music so there is plenty to encourage members to take part and meet each other in social surroundings. The annual membership runs from 1st August and is only £10 per year with a small extra sum payable for joining a course. This month’s Coffee Morning will be on Wednesday 18th September between 10am and 12 noon at the Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane, Seaford where nonmembers as well as members will be made welcome. At a cost of £2 for coffee and nibbles this opportunity to socialise can’t be missed. There is no booking – just come along. Over the past year U3A members have been on several interesting outings. In July members visited the Chelsea Physic Garden in London and this month we have space for a report to do it justice. Our coach dropped us in Battersea Park and from there we walked over Chelsea Bridge and along the Embankment. Entering the Garden from Swan Walk was blissful, the noise receded to a distant hum and it felt cool and calm. We had time to eat our picnics comfortably on benches in the shade until our tour began. The garden was founded by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries in 1673 to grow plants to be used as medicines and in the 18th century the garden was leased to them by Sir Hans Sloane (who acquired it along with the rest of Chelsea Manor) for £5 a year in perpetuity and some good plant specimens were to be provided to the Royal Society. Directors ensured the

gardens were stocked and developed over the centuries, introducing a seed exchange system and adopting the Linnaeus system of naming plants, much simpler and clearer than the previous Latin ones. They have 5000 different edible, useful, medicinal and historical plants, 100 species of trees and it is still one of the most important centres of botany in the world. The garden lost its riverbank access in the 1870s due to the development of the Embankment which provided the sewers designed by Bazalgette. In 1984 it was ‘saved’ by becoming a registered charity and the Swan Walk door was opened to the public. The Pond Rock Garden (pictured) is Grade ll-listed, dating from 1773, made with basalt, clam shells from Tahiti and masonry from the Tower of London. Teak glasshouses built in 1902 house a Tropical Corridor, Atlantic Islands, Cool Fernery, Southern Hemisphere and others. Time was pressing. Some of us decided a beer or tea was a necessary lifesaver, then a quick look round the lovely shop and suddenly it was time to make the noisy walk back to the coach.

For more information about Seaford U3A and also about its linked organisations, Sussex U3A Network (SUN) and SE U3A Region, see the website www.u3asites.org.uk/seaford. To find out about membership check this website or ring 01323 899572 or come along to a coffee morning and have a chat. Photo: Chelsea Physic Garden, London.

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Best ever macmillan coastal trail Geoff Stonebanks tells us that the Macmillan Coastal Garden Trail, which took place over the weekend of the 27th and 28th July, was the best ever trail over the eight years on several levels. Geoff said, ‘Despite the poor weather on the Saturday, which saw TV gardener Christine Walkden and Macmillan’s Head of Volunteer Development, Ruth Leonard, deliver their speeches in the rain, while the assembled 40 present stood in my garage, we raised well over £9,000 for the charity.’ Twenty-one gardens opened over the two days, 11 brand new to the trail. Two of the favourites based on feedback given to Geoff were the walled garden in Bishopstone and a new garden in Saltdean in Wivelsfield Road. Ruth said: ‘Every day, 28 people in Sussex hear the devastating news that they have cancer, with more than 10,000 people diagnosed every year and it is expected that the amount of people living with and beyond cancer in Sussex will be 95,000 by 2030. Fundraised income makes up 98% of Macmillan’s income – which means the dedication and generosity of our supporters like Geoff is absolutely essential to changing the lives of people living with cancer. Geoff has singlehandedly raised nearly £80,000 for the Horizon Centre through his Driftwood Fundraising Group Committee, including £54,000 from this amazing Macmillan Coastal Garden trail alone. We hope to continue to inspire people like Geoff and others to donate, volunteer and campaign so we can be right there for years to come.’ Christine loved the day and spent seven hours with Geoff at Driftwood and visiting three of the other gardens too. She said: ‘What is really obvious from all Please recycle this magazine when you have finished with it.

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Running, Recycling and Going Green

It’s not just the beach and the Downs which

Rotary Club and a local ‘green’ goddess,

make Seaford a great place to live in the summer

environmental champion Claire Sumners.

months. There’s always plenty of things to do and get out and about and involved with. And that’s exactly what we’ve been doing.

Aside from Seaford’s busy social calendar the local property market has been bearing up surprisingly well considering the political uncertainty.

We were delighted to finally catch up with (not

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looking to move to Seaford to enjoy all the above

having fun and being active. The juniors’ group and

kind of social events and community groups we’ve

the adult sections are both thriving and it’s thanks

highlighted in this month’s article.

to all the volunteers who make it happen. And by the time you read this Seaford would’ve enjoyed its largest ever arts event – The Green Show, which took place at South Hill Barn over ten days last month. We were approached by the organisers for sponsorship many months ago and it’s been fantastic to see what they created. Andrew also spent an evening with the Martello

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The Alpha course is coming to Seaford Parish in September 2019 Seaford Parish Churches are delighted to announce that starting from September the 26th 2019 we will be running an Alpha course” So, what is an Alpha course? The Alpha course is simply an opportunity to explore and discuss some of the big philosophical questions in life: – Does God exist? What is God like? Can I know Him? What is the real purpose of life? There are no dramatic appeals or expectations that by attending a course you are then going to become part of the Church. Alpha courses began life in the Anglican Church almost 40 years ago, but have grown in popularity, to the point where they are now run all over the world and in every mainstream church. The Alpha course has been translated into over 110 different languages; it is estimated that nearly thirty

million people worldwide have attended an Alpha course. Yes, that is 30,000,000! What actually happens? On an Alpha evening a number of folk will meet together as in any social event. The participants have a meal together, watch a short film that presents a specific topic, which is then followed by an opportunity to discuss openly, in a small group, what this means to us as individuals…quite simple really! Who is the Alpha course for? Alpha is for everyone, older or younger, churchgoers or anyone not familiar with the Church. Alpha is for anyone who is interested in coming along to a friendly social occasion and talking through some of life’s bigger questions! You do not need to hold any particular beliefs but will be very welcome to discuss your own and others’ views, in fact, the more diverse views people have, the more interesting the evenings promise to be. Importantly there is no pressure to agree with others, maybe a hope that we can disagree respectfully, maybe even learn a thing or two. No such thing a free lunch – is there a cost involved? Not at all – the evenings and the meal are offered completely free, if people want to make a donation they will be welcome to but if not then that is absolutely fine. When and where? A typical Alpha course will run for 11 successive weeks. Ours will start on Thursday 26th September and will continue over the following 10 Thursdays. The course will run at St Luke’s Church, Walmer Road in the Chyngton area of Seaford. We will be meeting from 6.45pm for a meal at 7pm and will be finished by 9pm. To find out more or to register please ring the parish office on 01323 894216 and leave a message, or you can email alpha@seafordparish.org.uk – someone will respond to your questions very shortly. We would be delighted to welcome you to this community event. Damien Brennan,The Parish of Sutton with Seaford.

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Refill Seaford and Newhaven

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It has been a lovely summer this year with so many able to enjoy themselves in the new beach huts. I spent some time there myself and it got me thinking more about how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful place. So many of us are still picking up far too many plastic bottles and drinks cans round the town, however. This is why it is essential we have as many places as possible on the Refill app offering locals and visitors the chance to fill up whilst they are out and about. In London there are going to be another 50 drinking fountains and we wait in anticipation to see what is going to happen in The Salts and on the seafront in Seaford. Our parks and green spaces are still getting too much litter of all sorts just left in them as is the seafront, even when the bins are very close by. If anyone has an answer to this please let us know! As for verges and our main roads, just don’t get me started – and yes, drinks-related litter is the main part of it. On the positive side we have just welcomed Seaford business JXP Mortgages to Refill, where you can fill your bottle. Also, The Downs Leisure Centre has now officially joined the scheme.

Another new positive thing is that Plastic Free Newhaven has been launched, so we hope to hear more from them in future. Remember that around the world a million plastic bottles are bought every minute and this is still rising. Have you got the bottle to join the #refillrevolution? Finally, if you run or know of a business that wants to join the scheme do let us know or they can sign themselves up using the app or website. There are now over 16,000 nationally and it is growing every week. Please don’t forget you can download the Refill app at www.refill.org.uk/get-the-refill-app to get the location maps to find Refill points and also register your business and others if you have their permission. If you want a Chilly’s bottle which keeps your drink hot or cold, you can buy one of these yourself from refill. org.uk/buy-a-bottle and Chilly’s will make donation of up to £10 to the Refill campaign.

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The highlight of my month was however when I met up with Wayne Dixon and his dog Koda. You may have noticed them on the beach or in town as they were here for a couple of days. They are walking round the coast raising money for Mind and have got half way now, having covered 3,700 miles. I did a little picking walk from Splash Point across Seaford Head Golf course with them as far as Friston Forest. They both loved our beautiful area and we picked two bags of litter; I brought all the recyclable bottles and cans home with me of course. Wayne noticed we have a big problem with cigarette butts here, something that needs addressing nationally.

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the rainbow pad

Seaford’s new Mayor, Councillor Nazish Adil, certainly entered into the spirit of the event when she officially opened The Rainbow Pad on 21st July.

The Pad is an exercise and play space located on what was once the top of stairs leading down to the beach near Frankie’s Cafe. It was the brainchild of local resident and musician Chris Conil, who was also responsible for most of the planning and creation of the space. Chris brought his band to enliven the event and Mayor Nazish took little persuasion to join in the fun by showing us her skill at hopscotch. This was another project to enhance our seafront initiated by the Seaford Gateway Group, in coordination with Seaford Town Council. The Gateway Group is a committee of local residents who strive to enhance the seafront for the benefit of

local people and visitors. Allied with the Seaford Community Partnership and with the help and support of Seaford Town Council, this grouping has so far given us The Shoal, the Outdoor Gym and the Beach Garden. If you are enjoying a walk along the seafront this summer, you may be tempted to test your hopscotch skills and dazzle the passersby. Photos from top: The Rainbow Pad; Seaford Mayor, Councillor Nazish Adil, trying out the Rainbow Pad.

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Seaford Rotary and their Business Partners are pleased to reproduce monthly extracts from the Little Book of Big Scams, originally compiled by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and made available by the Metropolitan and Sussex Police.

to send you more and more emails from lots of different addresses.

These extracts should be seen as a general guide to many scams currently operating in the UK and have been included in Seaford Scene to increase your awareness of these scams and show you some easy steps that you can take to protect yourselves and others.

If you receive an email with an attachment from someone you know but it is not the usual sort of message you get from them, DO NOT open the attachment. Speak to the person who is supposed to have sent it to confirm its origin. It may have been infected with a virus and forwarded through their address book.

Scams target people of all ages, backgrounds and income levels. One of the best ways to fight the scammers is to take steps to prevent yourself from being caught out in the first place. Do not be embarrassed to report a scam. Because the scammers are cunning and clever there is no shame in being deceived. By reporting you will make it more difficult for the scammers to deceive others. If you want to stay on top of scams and up to date about crime prevention advice, visit Sussex Police website where you can learn of current information on different types of scam, new scam stories, alerts and advice.

Internet and shopping scams Many Internet scams take place without the victim even noticing. Scammers may attempt to put programs on your computer that can steal, wipe or lock your data. To prevent this ensure you have anti-virus software and a firewall installed on your computer and keep it up to date. If you are aware of the following precautions and apply common sense then you should be able to prevent yourself from becoming a victim.

What you should know

Scammers can use the Internet to promote fraud through unsolicited or junk emails known as spam. Delete the email otherwise the scammer will continue

Any email you receive that comes from an unknown sender is likely to be spam especially if it is not addressed to you personally and promises you some gain.

Online market places can be a lot of fun and can save you money but scammers also use them. Scammers will try to steer you away from online sites and request that you use unusual payment methods, e.g. money transfer agents or Emoney, a digital equivalent of cash. Scammers use Internet sites advertising concert and event tickets, apartments, residential and holiday lettings, dating and romance and vehicles for sale or hire (especially if hire vehicles are to be delivered to you). Adverts and websites can be very sophisticated so do some research to ensure everything makes sense. Always consider your personal safety when meeting anyone you have met on the Internet. Be careful of bogus official-looking websites claiming to assist in applying for passports, visas and driving licences. l There are lots of ways scammers gain personal and/ or financial information from victims â&#x20AC;&#x201C; e.g. Phishing (unsolicited email purporting to be from a legitimate company requiring personal details), Vishing (voice over cold calling purporting to be from a legitimate company requiring personal details) and Spear Phishing (type of phishing scam that focuses on an individual or department within an organisation, addressed from someone within the company in a position of trust). Using these methods, scammers l

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request information such as login details and passwords. l Never give your personal or financial details to anyone unless you know and trust who you are giving them to.

Remember

Delete all messages without reading them if they are from someone you don’t know. If you open it by mistake and it has an attachment it may be a virus.

Caution

Don’t reply to spam emails even to unsubscribe, and do not click on any links or call any telephone number listed in a spam email. Ensure you have up-to-date anti-virus and firewall software.

Just because a website says it’s co.uk doesn’t mean it is based in the UK. Check the address of the company and the phone number. l Beware when selling items online. Scammers can enter a very low bid and then using another name enter an extremely high bid. Just before bidding closes the high bidder will withdraw leaving the scammer’s low bid to win. l Research the sellers and any other bidders’ selling history. l

Think

Remember

Investigate

Caution

Why is that person contacting me? Be wary of any request to use an unusual payment/refund method. Make sure the sites are genuine as some business websites can be copied, cloned or redirected.

Online shopping scams Online shopping is becoming more and more popular. It can save time and effort and gives you a wide choice of goods from around the world. Scammers will use online shopping scams because they can hide their identity using the Internet.

What you should know

Scammers will often try to encourage you to leave a legitimate site to complete a sale. If you do this you could lose any payment protection the legitimate auction site offers its users. l It’s unlikely for luxury or designer goods to be associated with the words ‘cheap’ or ‘bargain’. Scammers will often over-emphasise words such as ‘genuine’ and ‘authentic’. l Never pay for a vehicle without viewing it, and relevant documentation, in person first.You may be offered a low price or discount to make payment prior to seeing the car or it being delivered – don’t. l

Paying by credit card offers greater protection than with other methods. Check that the payment page is secure. A padlock is in the browser, the web address starts https:/ – this stands for secure, ask yourself: Why am I being encouraged to buy off site?

Investigate

Check the seller’s terms and conditions including privacy and returns policy taken from the social media profile of another person.

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seaford afternoon flower club Our meeting this month will be held on Thursday 19th September when we will be welcoming our local florists from Ambers in Broad Street to demonstrate ‘Leaves are Falling, Autumn is Calling’. It is always interesting to watch professional florists at work and to marvel at how easy they make things appear whilst creating beautiful arrangements. Our competition is entitled ‘September Song’ and we are expecting a good display from our members. In July we welcomed Colin Whiteman, a local botanical and wildlife expert who gave us an extremely interesting illustrated talk on ‘A Wildlife Flower Garden’. Some of our members will be helping to decorate St Leonard’s Church, Seaford for their flower festival which will be held from Friday 20th to Monday 23rd September. Do pop in and have a look at the lovely displays interpreting the theme ‘Called to Serve’.

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Looking ahead, on 17th October we look forward to greeting Linda Knapman, who will be demonstrating ‘Even More Fabulous Flowers’.

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Seaford Photographic Society As I write this, in early August, it is the quietest period of the year for the club as everybody is hopefully out there being creative and taking lots of photos during the summer break. As always though, there is a lot going on behind the scenes and the committee, which includes several new members, is busy getting everything organised for next season. The programme is now finalised, the annual exhibition organised, and the new website up and running, more of which below. Our first meeting of the new season is on Friday 6th September, when we welcome everybody back from the summer break and also hopefully get to meet some potential new members. If you’d like to know more about what we do this is an excellent opportunity to just come along and have an informal chat, and even join us for a drink in the bar. Joining a camera club is a great way to meet up with like-

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Key stage 1 children are working along side local care home residents in Eastbourne to deliver a 10-week project which aims to unite two diverse age groups through creative music making. The project is devised and lead by two Sussex-based opera singers who met whilst working at Glyndebourne Festival Opera and is supported by East Sussex Music Service. They are keen to develop links with local Seaford schools and care homes who might be interested in taking part.

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Seaford Town Council

accessible beach access for all

Seaford Town Council was proud to join forces with local resident Sam Taylor in the grand opening ceremony of the new accessible beach on Saturday 20th July. The weather was kind, although a little breezy, the rain stayed away, and the sun shone. Seaford’s Town Crier, Peter White, opened the ceremony, handing over to the Mayor of Seaford, Cllr Nazish Adil, who thanked the Town Council and Sam Taylor for their hard work in completing this inspiring project: ‘I just want to thank everybody, especially Tony Jackson, the facilities manager from Seaford Town Council, and David Archer from Seaford Builders Club, the Seaford Martello Rotary Club, participating councillors, plus everybody who got behind the project. Special congratulations to Sam Taylor for being so thoughtful of taking the initiative. This platform area will allow everybody with mobility issues to access our beach. Many people take this for granted. When your mobility is restricted, this platform will make a huge difference. It’s such a pleasure to see a great turnout and I loved sharing the joy of the mobility-challenged locals who expressed their excitement with laughter and cheers. Well done to everybody!’ In attendance at the grand opening was the President of the Seaford Martello Rotary Club and Seaford Town Councillor, Cllr Rodney Reed; Project and Facilities Manager at Seaford Town Council, Tony Jackson; fundraiser Simon Perry; and approx. 20 members of the public. Seaford Town Council has worked closely with resident Sam Taylor, as well as the Environment Agency and Lewes District Council. Sam was absolutely thrilled with the success of this joint venture. This has been an exciting project that we hope will bring joy to many people who visit Seaford Beach, especially those who may not have been able to experience getting this close to view the sea before.

Something many of us take for granted will mean so much to those who may have not been able to feel the sea breeze and see the waves crashing on the shore. Thank you to all those involved in this wonderful project. This has been successful due to the amount of funding that was raised partly from public donations (thanks to Sam’s use of social media to raise awareness), as well as donations from the Seaford Martello Rotary Club and from Simon Perry, who raised funds through his very popular pub quiz. A special thank you must also go to The Builders Club who provided the material for the initial decking and labour for the entire project at no charge. Seaford Town Council is pleased to work with any individual or organisation on similar projects that result in enhancements to the town to the benefit of residents and visitors. Photos from top: Opening of the beach access (l-r) President of Seaford Martello Rotary Club Cllr Rodney Reed, Mayor of Seaford Cllr Nazish Adil, local resident Sam Taylor, Projects and Facilities Manager Tony Jackson, Fundraiser Simon Perry; local residents enjoying the views from the new beach access.

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September Heralds World Alzheimer’s month In May 2014, Verna Rose, 87, was admitted to Clifden House Dementia Care Centre, Seaford as an emergency. Five years on, Verna’s niece, Valerie, shares their story and offers advice to others who may find themselves in a similar situation. My Aunt Verna is my father’s sister, the youngest of four siblings. Verna celebrated her 92nd birthday in August. Originally from Canada, Verna was always outgoing and athletic. Although she never married nor had children, Verna had a very tightknit group of five school friends friendships that endured for well over 70 years. After qualifying as a teacher in her early twenties, Verna travelled to Europe, eventually settling in Brixton, London, where she worked as an art teacher in a number of schools. After retiring, Verna moved to Seaford, East Sussex. She travelled extensively, always discovering new hobbies and interests. In 2013, her closest friend was the first to notice a change in Verna. She found that Verna was not always clear of mind when speaking on the phone. I then contacted her GP and social services to arrange for Verna to be assessed in her home. Following this Verna was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease. Adaptations were made to her house and daily meal deliveries arranged – all in an effort to assist with Verna’s desire to remain at home. As is the nature of the disease, Verna continued to decline. By May 2014, it was obvious that Verna was not coping at home. It was very upsetting to see. The following day, alarmed by a sudden drastic headache, Verna called for an ambulance. She was admitted to hospital. With the assistance of the hospital social services, and with my support, Verna was placed in Clifden House, Seaford – a leading dementia care centre. Following a few weeks at Clifden House, social services concluded that it was the best place for her to remain permanently. Initially, Verna would waver between being totally accepting of the fact that she now lived

at Clifden House to having moments of wanting to go ‘home’. One of my concerns was how Verna would adapt to living as part of a community at Clifden House. To my relief, within the first few months Verna’s overall health and brightness improved greatly – she was eating three home cooked, nutritious meals a day, taking her medications and being positively stimulated. She has been at Clifden House for five years now, and occasionally still says that she wants to go home. Reassuringly, in the next sentence she will say how happy she is at Clifden House. I know that it is the right place for her to be. Verna has benefited greatly by being at Clifden House. She used her skills as an art teacher to collaborate with a local school to produce a large textile peacock – it looked stunning. Recently, Verna delivered a talk to local pupils about her experience of WW2 memories that she has no difficulties accessing. I believe that these activities and daily stimulation has helped slow the process of Alzheimer’s. Sadly, we have noticed a decline in Verna over the last few months – but this was always inevitable. Dementia is like losing the person dear to you, long before they die.You must find the humour in the situation. Arguing or trying to correct them only causes distress – just agree or change the topic. Enjoy each moment in that moment! This year Clifden House Dementia Care Centre, Seaford, celebrates 50 years of delivering exceptional care in Sussex. As a leader in specialist dementia care it aims to facilitate each person to continue to live a fulfilling and active life with privacy, dignity and security. www.clifdenhouse.co.uk T: 01323 896460. Photo: Verna and her niece Valerie.

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Bishopstone station given a floral makeover Royal Warrant holder Burleys has added another floral station to its portfolio – by brightening up Bishopstone Station near Seaford in East Sussex. It has donated three planted containers to the station partners, Friends of Bishopstone Station, who are working alongside the Sussex Community Rail Partnership supported by Burleys. Burleys’ community liaison officer for Lewes, Karen Rigby-Faux said: ‘Even as we were doing this, passengers who were alighting said how wonderful they looked. ‘We are looking forward to going back in the autumn and supporting them with their more permanent planting designs. We love making a difference in our communities.’

WESTERLEIGH NURSING HOME

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Registered Nursing Home for 30 older people. Professionally, trained & experienced staff. Dignity & choice respected at all times. Warm & friendly atmosphere, dedicated social activity team. Visitors welcome any time. Quietly situated in prime residential area near seafront. Delightful gardens & courtyards. Long/short term stays, incl. respite and convalescence Please contact David Briant, Manager

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As a member of the Partnership, which unites local authorities, railway companies and communities to improve the facilities and use of the rail network, grounds maintenance specialist Burleys has carried out a number of projects aimed at improving the aesthetics of neighbouring Newhaven Town station. Work began four years ago when Burleys brought in a digger to level the land and carried out a huge litter pick. It recently created butterfly banks of lavender and rosemary near the entrance to improve biodiversity and looks after the station’s colourful planters. Burleys has continued to litter pick the area three times a week free of charge for the last four years. The Partnership is part of Southern Railway’s work with local communities which sees artwork and planting with a local focus at stations across the network. Photo: (l-r) Michael Spence (Secretary, Friends of Bishopstone Railway), Mark Tavener (Contracts Manager, Burleys), Barbara Mine (Chair, Friends of Bishopstone Railway), Jim Stanford (Vice-Chair, Friends of Bishopstone Railway) Angie Harris (Friends of Bishopstone Railway), Pat Harris (Friends of Bishopstone Railway).

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old town hall community tea room We are now into our fifth year and doing well. Congratulations to all our volunteers for helping to win the Mayor’s Award for a Community Project. We are now financially secure and in good relationship with our Town Council. We have made some changes: Doreen Davies and I, as Chairman and Secretary, feel we have done our stint to help set up the Tea Room and have now stepped down. Our new Chairman is Geoff Coote. No new Secretary yet – any offers? Rodney Boon continues as Treasurer and he and Geoff will share my duties. Keep coming to the Community Tea Room, open Mondays to Fridays, 10am to 1pm, and Saturdays 10am to 12 noon. Frank Hendry, Supporter and customer.

Lesley Harvey Workshops Join me having fun drawing and painting for two hours, all materials provided. My workshops are on the last Saturday of each month, 9.30am - 11.30am in ‘Paradise Park’, Newhaven, £12 per session, and in ‘Be Creative’ craft shop, Seaford, every Thursday from 10am to 12 noon, £15 per session. Refreshments are provided at Be Creative. I am also available for children’s parties, cartoon drawing and face painting, £8 p/child. For more information contact me at: lesleyharvey17@hotmail.com or phone 07722 236741

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Sussex Elderly Care

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Do you love living at home and want to remain independent? We at Sussex Elderly Care can help you achieve this. We are your local home support service with that special personal touch. We provide a service similar to what friends and family provide whether at home, in hospital or in a residential home. Alternatively, you may be caring for someone or simply need a helping hand, we will tailor a service to your requirements. We provide an adaptable, responsive service, so please give us a call, and we will do our best to help you. We offer a free consultation with no obligation. Phone us now at 01323 301338.

A Health and Wellbeing Event to be hosted by Sussex Elderly Care on 24th October 2019 from 10am – 3pm at The Clinton Centre, near Tesco, Seaford Our aim is to help the elderly in the community. All our staff are DBS checked. Email: info@sussexelderlycare.com www.sussexelderlycare.com

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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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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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Wednesday and Saturday between 9.30am and 1pm. If you wish to visit at other times, please telephone to ensure a blindmaker/fitter is on the premises to answer any questions and queries etc. We visit you with pattern books and samples to provide you with a free estimate advice. To arrange a visit for after sales service, telephone: With over and 2000 colours and fabrics to choose from, this or is just a small selection of our available please plain colours.

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Sussex Trade Windows were established in 1994 and are still owned by the same family. Unlike the majority of our competitors, we manufacture all of the Upvc Windows, Doors & Conservatories in our own factory thereby meeting the individual needs of every customer. The aim of the company is to provide our customers with unbeatable quality, value & service by producing high specification products. You can be assured that you will receive expert advice at every stage of your dealings with us, from sales through to manufacture, installation & after care.

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SEAHAVEN BLINDS & SHUTTERS Tel 01323 899011 sales@seahavenblinds.co.uk www.seahavenblinds.co.uk Seahaven Blinds is a family run business, located in Seaford. We sell all types blinds at competitive prices. Free home visit. Personal service. Made to measure. Price includes measure, supply and fitting.

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Since reforming in 2010, Seaford Bonfire Society has gone from strength to strength; each year we attract and welcome new members who want to be involved. Lots of great plans are afoot (some secret) for our Bonfire Celebrations on 19th October. The Society is made up of local people and has a thriving junior section, with many members willing to dedicate some of their free time to help organise what is the biggest night in Seaford’s calendar. New members are always welcome. We meet on the first Thursday of every month in the White Lion Hotel at 7.30pm. Our programme will be available (minimum donation £1) from many outlets in Seaford from early September. It will detail timings and the procession route, as well as provide an insight into the event. We are largely self-funded, relying on generous donations from local people and businesses. Proceeds from the event also allow us to support local charities. This year we have been busy raising funds at local fetes, as well as marshalling events such as Motorfest and the Triathlon. The Committee would like to thank everyone for their kind donations. We hope you have an enjoyable – and safe – evening. Photos from top: Seaford Bonfire Procession by Bill Simmons; Seaford Bonfire Procession 2018 by Pete Woj.

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Record numbers of people visited Bishopstone on Saturday 3rd August for the traditional fete in the Village Hall, St Andrew’s Church and on the Village Green. Happily, this year the weather was a little cooler than last year so a couple of dozen canines entered the Dog Show which was organised by Linda Walraven. Music was provided by the Pop-Up Singers around the opening at noon and then by the splendid fairground organ either side of two Punch & Judy shows presented by Professor Glyn Edwards. Seaford Silver Band later performed two mini concerts which were enthusiastically welcomed by an appreciative audience. Special thanks go to Seahaven Sea Cadets who gave up their time to run a series of amusing and popular games for both adults and children. Also to Peter Gwilliam of Specialist Training Consultants who provided First Aid cover and was kept busy from time to time treating bee stings and minor cuts and abrasions. The ice cream man Charlie Dowd was fully occupied throughout the afternoon, as were the hot bacon roll cooks and the cafe staff. For the first time that anyone can remember the home-made cake stall completely sold out and the National Coast Watch team handling the car parking reported their busiest time ever. The organisers thank everyone who provided stalls and helped to set up the event, but most of all we thank all those who came to enjoy a wonderful afternoon which resulted in our church benefitting by almost £3,000.

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Plastic Free Action Week

Well, summer is here and I hope you are all enjoying it! A brief update from us with news and campaign progress:

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Our trial at Steamworks Seaford has been a great success and will be continuing for the foreseeable future. The idea is a simple one; you can pay £3 for a cup and the price of your hot drink on top of it. After you have enjoyed your drink you can either bring the cup back and receive your £3 deposit back or you keep the cup for constant reuse – a bargain at £3.

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Once Surfers Against Sewage have gone through our paperwork we will have achieved it! It’s been a real labour of love and we are so excited to get Seaford National recognition for being Plastic Free – watch this space.

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Thanks to all of the support from participating schools – Seaford Primary, Cradle Hill Community Primary, Seaford Head, Early Birds Preschool, Annecy Primary School – we have really got the message out there to all of the youngest residents of Seaford. The uptake of families joining the beach cleans is growing too because of all the hard work the schools have put in.

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The first meeting in Autumn will be Tuesday 17th September, 7pm at The Seven Sisters. Going forward, we are planning to work more closely with other Plastic Free campaigns in Sussex as it makes sense to share our ideas and support. We are holding a meeting for all Community Leaders in August to see where we are all up to! (Please note this is not a public meeting.)

October event

In October this year we will be hosting a celebration event at The White Lion Hotel – our 12th Champion meaning we could apply for plastic free status – details to follow! Don’t forget, we are a community-led campaign so if you have any thoughts, ideas or progress in ditching single-use plastic do share and let us know! Thank you for your ongoing support. Claire, Fran and Caroline

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MARTELLO ROTARY Martello Rotary ‘adopts’ Seaford Station

Our photo shows Andy Gardner, Station Manager, Lewes and Seaford Railway Stations for Govia Thameslink Railway, who signed the Seaford Station Partnership Agreement with Rodney Reed, President of the Martello Rotary Seaford, Cllr Nazish Adil, Mayor of Seaford, and Catherine Simmons, West Coastway and Seaford to Brighton Line Officer, Sussex Community Rail Partnership. Station Partnerships are groups of volunteers who come together to ‘Adopt a Station’, in this instance Seaford Station. Working with Southern, Martello Rotary Partners for Seaford Station will help tailor the station to the area it serves. This Partnership will engage the community with the station and provide a set of ‘Seaford Through The Ages‘ murals and planting boxes and flower planting which will enhance the attractiveness of the station to rail travellers and provide a bright and interesting welcome to Seaford. Partnerships such as this help a station to appear more attractive and be a focal point for residents and visitors alike. Club President Rodney Reed commented: ‘We look forward to being able to further engage with local schools and the community for this ‘Adopt a Station’ Partnership. Martello intends to draw in schools and other organisations and volunteers to enhance the local identity and sustainability of the project for example with painting murals, planting, weeding, and watering. Working with local volunteers, adults and children, for the murals, the flower planting, the watering and the planter maintenance is an opportunity for the town to identify with the station and enable it to be a colourful and interesting entry into the town’.

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The great result achieved last year with the sale of community calendars was celebrated with a cheque presentation to the RNLI and Seaford Lifeguards on the beach, together with supporters and members of Martello Rotary in attendance. The 2020 calendars

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are now available and come in two different sizes, costing £8 and £6. The stockists are: Badger Inks, Barwells solicitors, JXP Financial services (close to Ollivers Restaurant), Fixed in a Flash (near the station) and the RNLI shop in Newhaven. They are also available on ebay – search for ‘Seaford Community Calendar’. We are still looking for businesses who are prepared to sell the calendars for us and if you are interested please email nick88nick@gmail.com. The funds raised will be going to the RNLI and Seaford Lifeguards.

Beach Access Scheme

Sam Taylor was the Guest Speaker at a Martello Rotary meeting and some of his evident enthusiasm for the Seaford Beach Access Project rubbed off on to Martello Rotarians. In fact they were so impressed that they agreed to donate £1,000 to the project – enough for the target to be achieved and work orders issued for the final stage. This was for the heavy-duty flexible tiles to be purchased and laid out on to the shingle. Martello Rotarians were delighted to be present when Cllr Nazish Adil, our Mayor, cut the ribbon with Sam and officially opened the Beach Access. This enables wheelchair users, parents and children with their prams and buggies to go out on to the main section of Seaford Beach. Martello were convinced by Sam’s enthusiasm for his project and by his argument that people who use wheelchairs have as much right as anyone else to be out on the shingle and able to have the sea close to them. The steep slope and the loose shingle have so far defied attempts to devise a safe way to get wheelchairs from the end of the Beach Photos from top: S/F station partnership; 2020 calendar; Sam and friends at the beach access opening.

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Access not just down to the water’s edge but back up again safely to firm ground! Sam was supported in his initiative by Tony Jackson, Projects and Facilities Manager of our Seaford Town Council, and by many other interested individuals and local groups through their fundraising and encouragement. We all look forward to learning where Sam’s enthusiasm and persistence leads him to next!

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The Club had a visit from Claire Sumners who gave an excellent talk on Plastic Free Seaford and gave us some very worrying information: there are 5,000 pieces of plastic per mile on our beaches. In 2050 there will be more plastic in the sea than fish. Single-use plastic bottles are the worst offenders as they take over 600 years to rot. Claire recommends that we focus on the big four: coffee cups, plastic bags,

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The Martello Proms Concert is taking place on Saturday 5th October, 2.30pm at Seaford Head School (Arundel Road site). Seaford Silver Band will be there along with performers from Seaford Musical Theatre and Seaford Sunshine Strummers. Tickets are priced at £10 in advance or £12 on the door, and you can get yours from Newberry Tully Estate Agents in Church Street or online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/smrc. We look forward to seeing you! Clive Rimell The Martello Rotary Club welcomes new members and if you would like more information email us at: contactseafordmartellorotary@gmail.com or text us on 07984 581784 Plastic Free Seaford: Rodney Reed, Claire Sumners, Andrew Tully; Martello Proms with the Seaford Sunshine Stummers.

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Who’s Who In Seaford?

Keith Ross, President of Seaford Rotary

Keith has lived in Seaford since 1972 and was appointed President of Seaford Rotary in June this year. He was educated in Fareham, Hampshire and went to Loughborough University of Technology. Keith previously worked as a civil engineer in the rail industry in the design, construction and management of bridges. He is now retired but has a small engineering consultancy involving part-time work. Keith is a member of Seaford Bowling Club and is a Brighton & Hove Albion season ticket holder. He also enjoys travel, photography and antiques. He is married to Marilyn and has three daughters and two grandsons. Keith and Marilyn also have a 5½-yearold dog called Mollie who is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Border Collie known as a Borador. What do you like best about Seaford? Nearness to the open countryside of the Downs, the coastal views, but also easy access to larger places such as Eastbourne and Brighton. London is also easily accessible as is France from neighbouring Newhaven. What does your role involve? Representing Seaford Rotary at events including donation presentations, youth competitions to present prizes etc. As President of Seaford Rotary, I also chair the monthly Club Council and weekly Club meetings. What is your favourite piece of music? Classical: Blue Danube. Rock: anything by the Moody Blues. What is your favourite film? The Great Escape. What is your idea of perfect happiness? Sharing fruits de mer with Marilyn in a Parisian restaurant by the banks of the Seine, washed down with a French lager. What has been your most embarrassing moment? Taking the paper with my speech out of my suit pocket at the wedding of one of my daughters, only to discover that it was not my ‘father of the bride’ speech, and having to return to my bedroom at the venue to get the correct piece of paper.

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Where is your favourite place to go in and around Seaford? Alfriston – good riverside walks, the Tye, ancient pubs with good food and beer, and free street parking. Which living person do you most admire? My wife for living with me for over 40 years! What makes you sad? Unnecessary loss of life due to the mass shootings in the USA. How do you relax? Taking a stroll along Seaford promenade in the morning with a cup of coffee at the Sailing Club assuming the weather is not inclement. What is your greatest extravagance? Foreign holidays. What is your favourite smell? Lavender. What keeps you awake at night? Mollie if she barks, otherwise I generally sleep well. What is the best advice you have ever been given? If you don’t ask you won’t get! What would your motto be? Always look on the bright side. What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Never assume others will always agree with you. Which person in history would you most like to meet? George Stevenson, his son Robert or any of the other early railway civil engineers. What is the first line of your favourite poem? I don’t have a favourite poem. At school the class was required to learn six poems per year by rote – it put me off poetry. What is your favourite journey? New York to San Francisco by train. What or who is the greatest love in your life? My wife Marilyn. How would you spend a million pounds? Probably too quickly. Anything else? My initial journey to be President of Seaford Rotary was not planned. My wife Marilyn made the first overtures to the Club intending to join, and I went along with her to the meeting with two members of the membership committee to give her support. The magic words ‘You will be our first lady member’ caused her to rethink immediately, and two pairs of eyes turned and zeroed in on me. My wife joined Inner Wheel which remains, I understand, an all-female organisation. Seaford Rotary currently has one lady member, and any new lady members to join her would be most welcome. If you would like to join Seaford Rotary please contact us. Details are at www.seafordrotary.org.uk/contact. Seaford Rotary meets at Seaford Golf Club each Wednesday lunchtime.

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What’s On In September? Friday 30th August - Sunday 1st September Lapwing Music Festival Cuckmere Haven Six artists will perform in the magical setting of the Coastguard Cottages, Cuckmere Haven. Only 60 tickets are available for each recital. Profits to the Cuckmere Haven SOS campaign. Book tickets (incl. drinks and canapés) at www.lapwingfestival.com. Sunday 1st September Artwave Last day of Artwave showcases some of the very best creative talent from across the local area, taking place over three weekends. Discover new artists, meet the makers and buy direct from them. Follow the trails around Lewes, Newhaven, Seaford and surrounding areas. For a full guide go to www. artwavefestival.org.uk. Artwave: Seaford Art Club Crypt Gallery, Church Street Last day. Contemporary work and hand-crafted gifts. Artwave: Sussex Art Collective: ‘Collectivism!’ Lewes House, High Street, Lewes BN7 2LX Last day: 10.30am - 4.30pm (Mon - Sat). 12 noon - 3pm (Sun). Art and craft from over 35 members of this group associated with Artwave since 1996. www.sussexartscollective. com Boot, Craft & Produce Fair Martello Fields (West) 7.30am (stallholders). 9am 1pm (public). Low pitch fee. Free car parking. Refreshments available. www.seafordrotary. org.uk Beach Clean Martello 10am. Gloves, bags and litter pickers provided, or bring your own bucket. Supervised children welcome. Rubbish sorted for recycling. Facebook: Plastic Free Seaford Celebrity Charity Football Tournament Seaford Town Football Club 12pm - 6pm. Football tournament and family fun day

for charity in association with Celeb FC and Seaford Town FC, hosted by Chandlers Building Supplies. Tickets £3 adults/£2 children (under 2s free) on www.ticketsource. co.uk/chandlers or at the gate. Tuesday 3rd Seaford Head Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road Monthly meeting and lunch for members and guests. Tel: Dennis Cockram 01323 491332, email: dcockram1@ sky.com

Seaford Natural History Society Arlington Reservoir 10am. A self-guided walk around the reservoir with preliminary introductory talk. Meet at Arlington Reservoir car park, ref. TQ 5283 0748. Visitors welcome, suggested £3 donation. Tel: 01323 893526. www.seafordnaturalhistory. org.uk Wednesday 4th Lewes WASPI Group (Women Against State Pension Injustice) St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road 6.30pm. Monthly meeting. Just come along. Facebook ‘Lewes WASPI Group’. Email Local Co-ordinator Janet Blackman: leweswasp@yahoo.com Splash Point Jazz Club The View, Seaford Head Golf Club 7pm. Vocalist and percussoinist Raul d’Oliveira joins the Neal Richardson Trio. Tickets £10 on the door or online at www.wegottickets.com/ splashpointjazz. Greenhavens Network Meeting Seaford Baptist Church, Seaford 7.15pm - 9.15pm. We’re delighted to have speakers from the Brighton & Hove Food Partnership and Egrets Walk talking to us. Cross Way Wednesday Group Cross Way Church, Steyne Road 7.30pm. Speaker Rev Andrew Mills – Devotional. All welcome.

Thursday 5th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 5pm - 7pm. Women On Water. www.nssc.org.uk Family Roots, Eastbourne & District Family History Society Ocklynge School, Victoria Drive, Eastbourne 7pm for 7.30pm. Wayfinder Woman. New members welcome. Members £1, visitors £1.50 incl. refreshments. Tel: Helen Warren 01323 731792 www.eastbournefhs.org.uk Seaford Evening Flower Club St Luke’s Church,Walmer Road 7pm for 7.30pm. Monthly meeting with visits from demonstrators, club workshops, competition nights and talks. Tel: Mary Blair 01273 515468. Seaford Bonfire Society Open Committee Meeting The White Lion Hotel, Claremont Road 7.30pm. A chance to join and meet the committee. Email: seafordbonfire@gmail.com www.seafordbonfiresociety. co.uk Seaford Folk Songs and Tunes Circle The Office Bar, Saxon Lane 8pm. Singers, musicians and audience welcome to perform or listen. Host: Derek Seed. Friday 6th NHS Hearing Aid Maintenance, NHS Batteries and Hearing Loss Advice St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road 10am - 12 noon. Drop in and meet your local, friendly team from East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre. Please bring your brown NHS record book. Tel: 01323 722505. Email: mail@ eshrc.org.uk www. eshrc.org.uk Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road 2.15pm - 4pm. Guest speakers, activities, tea and biscuits. Transport available. New members always welcome. Tel: Pauline 01323 895216 Email: white-65@talktalk.net Seaford Sessions The Little Theatre, Steyne Rd 7.30pm. All-girl band Midnight Skyracer are playing a sellout

performance of their brand of roots. Tickets at www. seafordsessions.org or Tourist Information Centre, Church St. Saturday 7th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond RYA Adult Dinghy Training (Level 1, day 1). Open to non-members. www.nssc.org.uk Dr Bike Seaford Police Station 10am - 12.15pm. Cycle Seahaven provides bike safety checks and simple repairs. www.cycleseahaven.org.uk Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Newhaven Marina,Yacht Harbour, Newhaven BN9 9BY 10am - 4pm. Safety Boat Refresher/Upskill Training. Apply through seasafetycommittee@nssc.org. uk. PB2 needed beforehand. www.nssc.org.uk Foundation of Spiritual Healing and Guidance St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road 2pm - 4pm. Free healing, Qualified approved healers in attendance. No appointment. Tea and cakes. Donations welcome. Tel: 01323 896192 www.facebook.com/Thefshg The Royal British Legion Claremont Road, Seaford 8.30pm. Foggy Soul Night. Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th West Dean Heritage Weekend Westdean BN25 4AL 10am - 4pm. Live WW2 radio station, ancient dovecote and Jacobean garden terrace tours, artisan food and crafts, homemade tea and cakes. Free parking, dogs on leads. info@dovecotegarden.co.uk Sat 7th Sept - Thurs 3rd Oct Sussex Arts Collective: Collections Six Crypt Gallery, 23 Church St Mon - Sat: 10am - 4pm. Sun: 12 noon - 3pm. Closed Wed. The Sussex Arts Collective returns to the Cuckmere Room to resume their year-long residency. www. sussexartscollective.com

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Sunday 8th Seahaven Scouts Boot Sale Martello Field, Seaford 7.30am (stallholders). 8.30am 1pm (public). Cars £8. Vans £12. Tel: 0844 414 6086. 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. Sunday Tea Dances Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road,N’haven 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 Saturday 10th Probus Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 12 noon for 12.45pm lunch. Monthly meeting with 2-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 899300 or 01323 896024 GuestHouse Storytellers Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven 7.30pm. ‘Phantastical Beasts’ – mystical creatures that represent the internal helpers and opponents we face within our own psyches. To book a slot to tell a story contact Elizabeth at wizzie@uwclub.net or just listen. £5/£4 concessions on the door on the night. Book tickets on guesthousestorytellers.com/ coming/book Wednesday 11th Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 2pm. Waiting list for new members. To hire the hall for events, email Sue Parish at sue@eleganzaweddings.com www.esfwi.org.uk/wis/seaford Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 7pm for 7.30pm. Speaker Nigel Chandler on ‘Allied Occupation of Germany (part 2)’. All stamp and postcard collectors welcome. Tel: 01323 492433 www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sspc

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Thursday 12th Bizzybirds The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road 10am - 12 noon. Monthly meeting for women looking to build their business and network with like-minded women. www.bizzybirds.co.uk

Sat 14th & Sun 15th Seaford Museum Heritage Open Days - Free Entry Martello Tower, The Esplanade 11am - 4pm. Seaford Museum will be open free of charge as part of the National Heritage Open Days event. Info at www. seafordmuseum.co.uk.

Seahaven RAFA Lunch 12 noon for 12.30pm. Twocourse lunch at either the Royal British Legion or the White Lion. Book one week in advance. Tel: 01323 898907

Sunday 15th Friends of Tide Mills meeting Tide Mills 10am - 12 noon. Meet at beach end of old village road. Help us care for this special place. Email: brianjimskinner@gmail.com

Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 5pm - 7pm. Women On Water. www.nssc.org.uk Friday 13th Hearing Aid Maintenance, NHS Batteries & Hearing Loss Advice The Downs 60+ Club, Sutton Corner 10am - 12 noon. Drop in and meet your local, friendly team from East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre. Please bring your brown NHS record book. Tel: 01323 722505. Email: mail@ eshrc.org.uk www. eshrc.org.uk

Wutan Tai Chi Seaford Museum, Martello Tower, The Esplanade 11.30am and 2pm. The Wutan Tai Chi Group is doing demos to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival. Come and see us. The Joyce Campbell Lunch Club St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road 1pm. Sunday roast and gettogether for senior citizens in Seaford. Transport can be arranged. £6. To book call June 01323 890175.

Saturday 14th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond RYA Adult Dinghy Training (Level 1, day 2). Open to nonmembers. www.nssc.org.uk

Monday 16th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Marine Parade 7pm - 9pm. Board Meeting (members only). www.nssc.org.uk

Lunchtime Concert St Leonard’s Church, Church St 1pm. Carulli Ensemble. Free event self-supported by donations. www.seafordparish. org.uk

Saturday 17th Seaford Natural History Society Seaford Head 7am & 10am. Birdwatching on two similar walks starting from South Hill Barn. Meet at South Hill Barn car park, ref. TV 5045 9806. Visitors welcome, suggested £3 donation. Tel: 01323 893526 www.seafordnaturalhistory. org.uk

Seaford Community Cinema Film Festial The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane, Seaford 7.30pm. ‘The Ipcress File’ (PG) with a talk and Q&A by Pop Art specialist Professor Alex Seago. Tickets (£6/£5/£3.50) online at www.seafordcinema. org or at the Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, Seaford. The Royal British Legion Claremont Road, Seaford 8.30pm. Collusion. Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk

Plastic Free Seaford Community Meeting Seven Sisters, Alfriston Road 7pm. Open to all. www. plasticfreeseaford.co.uk insta: @plasticfreeseaford Facebook: Plastic Free Seaford Wednesday 18th U3A Coffee Morning Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane, Seaford 10am - 12 noon. £2 for coffee and nibbles. Open to members

and non-members. No need to book. Just come along and meet the members. Thursday 19th Grub Club Denton Island Community Centre, N’haven 9.30am - 12 noon. Learn to cook tasty dishes with a friendly team of volunteers. Meals are given to community members in need. Open to everyone. English learners welcome. Contact 01273 519149 or healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Seaford Afternoon Flower Club Baptist Church Hall, Belgrave Rd 2pm. Florists from Ambers in Broad Street will demonstrate ‘Leaves are falling, autumn is calling’ plus ‘September Song’ competition. Annual fee £29, visitors £5 on the door, including refreshments. Tel: Mary Morris 01323 893899 or Sue Ward 01323 894848. Seaford Great Neighbours Expo – Crime Prevention, Safety & Security Seaford Baptist Church Hall, Belgrave Rd 6pm. Free event, open to all. Presentation by Sussex Police Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne and Q&A at 6pm plus advice and displays from numerous organisations. Refreshments available. Friday 20th Hearing Aid Maintenance, NHS Batteries & Hearing Loss Advice Ashleigh Glegg House, Grosvenor Road, Seaford 10.30am - 12 noon. A small friendly group run by the East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre. Meet other deafblind people for a tea or coffee, and find out about current issues. Tel: 01323 722505. Email: mail@ eshrc.org.uk www. eshrc.org.uk Seaford Community Cinema Film Festial The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane, Seaford 7.30pm. ‘How to Change The World’ (Cert 15). Tickets (£6/£5/£3.50) online at www. seafordcinema.org or at the Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church St, Seaford.

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Comedy Seaford The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road 7.45pm (doors open 7pm). Hosted by Julie Jepson. Tickets £10 cash on the door or online at www.wegottickets.com. Food available pre-show. Friday 20th - Monday 23rd St Leonard’s Church Flower Festival St Leonard’s Church, Church Street 10am - 5pm (Sunday 22nd: 12 noon - 5.30pm with choral evensong service at 6pm). Some 27 flower arrangements on the theme of ‘called to serve’ will depict various trades from artist to undertaker. All welcome. Saturday 21st Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond RYA Adult Dinghy Training (Level 2, day 1). Open to non-members. www.nssc.org.uk Dr Bike Peacehaven Big Park 10am - 12.15pm. Cycle Seahaven provides bike safety checks and simple repairs. www.cycleseahaven.org.uk Seaford Community Cinema Film Festial The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 10.30am. ‘Incredibles 2’ (PG). Tickets (£6/£5/£3.50) online at www.seafordcinema.org or at Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street. Seaford Community Cinema Film Festial The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 2.30pm. ‘Black Panther’ (Cert 12A). Tickets (£6/£5/£3.50) online at www.seafordcinema. org or at Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street. Seaford Community Cinema Film Festial The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘Mystery Men’ (Cert 12A). Tickets (£6/£5/£3.50) online at www.seafordcinema. org or at Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street. The Royal British Legion Claremont Road, Seaford 8.30pm. Race Night. Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk

Sat 21st - Sat 28th A Landscape of Love Crypt Gallery, 23 Church St 10am - 5pm. Exhibition by local artist Sally-Mae Joseph of lively and colourful paintings, prints, cards and linocuts, which all have a connection to her daughter Debby Van Dyk, who sadly died of cancer at the age of 43 in 2018. For details see www.thecryptgallery.com. Sunday 22nd Seaford Community Cinema Film Festial The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 10.30am. ‘Fighting With My Family’ (Cert 12A). Tickets (£6/£5/£3.50). 2pm. ‘Ten Minute Wonders’. Short films by local film students. Tickets (£3) 8pm. ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ (PG). Short films by local film students. Tickets (£6/£5/£3.50) Tickets: online at www. seafordcinema.org or at Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street. Tuesday 24th Seaford Ladies Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 12 noon for 12.30pm. Monthly meeting with guest speaker and lunch. Tel: Liz Merritt on 01323 895553. Seaford Sweethearts WI Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 8pm. Monthly meeting. hello@ seafordsweetheartswi.com Wednesday 25th Seaford Women’s Circle The Yurt, Florence House (enter through the yurt gate) 7pm. Talk/mini workshop bringing together women from the community to learn and share with each other. All ages welcome. Donations only. www.facebook.com/groups/ seafordwomenscircle Thursday 26th Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7pm. NT Live screening of James Corden in ‘One Man Two Guvnors’ (Cert 12A).Tickets (£13.50/£12.50/£8) online at www.seafordcinema.org or at Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street.

Seaford Horticultural Society St Leonard’s Church Hall, Seaford 7pm. Guest speaker is David Fitton on ‘A Garden for All Seasons’. Plant sale. Entry £1 per person. www.seafordhorti. com Sussex Wildlife Trust Seaford & Eastbourne Area Group Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1UE (car park next to the Church) 7.30pm. Illustrated talk, ‘Birds Behaving Badly’, by nature and travel writer, Dominic Couzens. SWT Members £3/Visitors £4. Tel: 01424 777291 or 07946 753135. www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk Saturday 28th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond RYA Adult Dinghy Training (Level 2, day 2). Open to nonmembers. www.nssc.org.uk

Wedding Open Day The View, Seaford Head Golf Course, Southdown Road 10am - 5pm. See for yourself why The View is a stunning choice for your wedding reception. Canapés and a glass of bucks fizz on arrival. For info call 01323 890139 The Royal British Legion Claremont Road, Seaford 8.30pm. Corrupted. Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sunday 29th Corelli Ensemble Concert St Pancras Church, Irelands Lane, Lewes 4pm. The Corelli Ensemble welcomes soprano Dame Felicity Lott and tenor Paul Austin Kelly in beautiful songs by Bach, Richard Strauss, Offenbach and uplifting music by Corelli. Tickets £12 from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, Church Street, or prereserved from corelliensemble. co.uk. £14 on the door, children free.

What’s On Weekly?

ARTS & CRAFTS

Art Workshop Be Creative, 13 Sutton Park Road Thurs: 10am - 12 noon. With Lesley Harvey. All media used. Refreshments provided. £15. Tel: Terri on 01323 490912

Art Workshop Paradise Park Café, Avis Road, Newhaven Last Sat of the month: 9.30am - 11.30am. With Lesley Harvey. All materials provided. £12. Tel: 07722 236741 to reserve a place. Email: lesleyharvey17 hotmail.com Chinese Painting Group Hellingly Village Hall off A22 Weds: 1 - 4pm. Professional Chinese tutor. Materials available. Beginners and new members welcome. For more details contact: 01273 515452 East Sussex Moviemakers St Luke’s Parish Rooms, Stone Cross, Pevensey 1st & 3rd Weds: 7.30 9.30pm. Members show videos, advice available, speakers on video-related topics. Contact Valerie McManus: 07950 904778,

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

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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 Ouse Valley Artists Denton & Mount Pleasant Social Centre Weds: 9am 12.30pm. Friendly group of enthusiastic artists, all abilities welcome. For more info call Diane on 01323 670025 or email diane.yvonne.king@ gmail.com or call Pat on 01273 516183. Seaford Art Club Downs Leisure Centre 1st Mon of every month: new pictures on display at the View at Seaford Head – open from 7am every morning. Fri: 2-4pm. A friendly, active group of enthusiastic, competent artists. Demonstrations, practical sessions, gallery visits and other trips. Tel Anne: 01323 491008 www.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: 7.45pm (doors 7pm). September to May. www.seafordps.org

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

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Bank/HSBC Retirees Group Lansdowne Hotel, Eastbourne Last Thurs of month: 10.30am - 12 noon. Calling all retired members. Coffee, tea and biscuits with friendly people.Tel Mrs Doreen Woodward-Davies 01323 898907. Canasta Afternoon Seaford & Blatchington Lawn Tennis Club, 47 Belgrave Road 1st & 3rd Weds of month: 2pm. £2.50 per session incl. tea/coffee and biscuits. For info, tel: June 01323 896456. Civil Service Pensioners Alliance The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Rd 1st Tues of month: 10am. Friendly chat inc. group business and info on pensions/ benefits/ socials & days out. Refreshments. Cuckmere Valley Transition Group George Inn, Alfriston 1st Thurs of month: 7pm Energy Group meeting. Tel: 01323 870409 email: cuckmeretransition@gmail.com www. cuckmerevalleytransition. org.uk Diabetes Support Group The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd 1st Sat of month: 2pm3pm. Informal meeting to share experiences. Contact 01273 519149 or email healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk. Dog Training The Scout Hut, The Salts Recreation Ground Mon & Tues evenings: Seaford & District Dog Training Club. Dog training classes in accordance with the Kennel Club Good Citizens Scheme. Class levels are puppy, bronze, silver and graduate. Tel: Dave 07516 934927 www.seaforddogclub.co.uk Downs 60+ Club Sutton Corner, Seaford (Old Flint Building, grounds of Downs Leisure Centre) 10am-12 noon and 2-4pm. Mon am: Art, snooker. pm: Snooker, table tennis, board games. Tues am: Snooker, art, keep fit (10.30-11.30) pm: Board games, table tennis. Weds am: Art, snooker, choir (10.30-11.45), lunch club 12.30pm pm: Snooker, craft & chat. Thurs am: Art, board games, snooker, exercise & line dancing pm: Art, snooker. Fri am: Art, snooker pm: Table

tennis Sat am: Table tennis, snooker. Occasional discussion group, card games and minibus trips. Visit twice then pay £55 for the year; no more to pay for unlimited visits (excl. lunch). Come along or call 01323 896422 on Weds 10am 12 noon. East Dean & Friston Gardening Club East Dean Village Hall, Gilberts Drive 2nd Fri of month: 2.15pm 4pm. Variety of guest speakers. Membership £7 per year, visitors welcome. Tel: Fran 01323 423529 Free Cooking Skills (SCDA) Denton Island Community Centre, Newhaven Tues (monthly): 10.30am 1pm. Learn basic cooking skills by making delicious meals in our Community Kitchen. 13th August. Tel: 01273 519149 www.sussexcommunity.org.uk French in the Cuckmere Valley Near Litlington French conversation groups led by French teacher. One-toone’s, preparation for exams, Skype lessons, proofreading, translation, French film and literary groups. For more information tel: 01323 871204/ 07903 610880 or email babkun@gmail.com Friendship The Base (next to the Salts Café), Marine Parade Thurs: 10.30am - 12 noon. We chat, enjoy music, play games and buy a drink in the café next door. £2 each week (carers free). Tel: Sam 01323 897320 The Havens Day Clubs for Over 65s Kempton House, Peacehaven: Tues: 10am-3pm, or half day. Newhaven Age Concern Club: Weds: 10am3pm, or half days. Care, support, friendship and respite care. Run by Age UK East Sussex. Tel Nicola on 07850 987131, Lewes office 01273 476704 www.ageukeastsussex.org.uk Heartsease Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 1st Fri of month (except August): 2.30pm. Monthly group welcoming anyone who finds themselves alone and would enjoy some social interaction. Speakers, activities, companionship and tea. Tel: John and Jill Hughes 01323 898678

HIVE Youth Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 7.15 - 8.45pm. (School year 7 – sixth form). Games, activities, workshops, pool, table football, table tennis, Xbox, instruments, social events, trips out, advice, encouragement & guidance. Annual membership £5 (excl. social events and trips). Term time only. Tel: 01323 896009 www. seafordbaptistchurch.org.uk Joyce Campbell Sunday Lunch Club St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road 3rd Sunday of the month (unless otherwise stated): 1pm. A get together for lunch for senior citizens in Seaford. £6. No August lunch club, resumes 15th September. To book call June on 01323 890175. 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, P’haven 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

Martello Rotary Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road Mon: 7.15pm for 7.45pm. Tel: 07984 581784 or email: contactseafordmartellorotary@ gmail.com. 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 Ln 3rd Weds of month: 2.30pm. Illustrated talks on 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 Newhaven Youth Club Lewes Road Hut, Robinson Road, Newhaven Weds: 6.30-8.30pm. For young people aged 11+. Info 01273 517250 or youth@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Probus Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd 2nd Tues of month: 12 noon for 12.45pm lunch. Monthly meeting with 2-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 899300 or 01323 896024. Royal Antidiluvian Order of Buffaloes RAF Club, Wish Road, Eastbourne Sun: 6pm. Weekly meetings. Tel: 07766 404133 or 07709 290934 or email: dkg53@ talktalk.net

The Royal Society of St George Monthly events. England’s leading patriotic society. Contact Chairman 01323 899985 or email: 514928@ talktalk.net.

Seaford 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 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 £29 per year. Visitors £5 including refreshments per meeting. Tel: Mary Morris 01323 893899 or Sue Ward 01323 894848.

Seaford Rotary Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd Weds: 12.45 for 1pm. Weekly meeting.

Seaford Bonfire Society White Lion Hotel, Claremont Rd First Thurs of month: 7.30pm. Membership and open committee meeting. Email: seafordbonfire@gmail.com www.seafordbonfiresociety. co.uk Seaford Bridge Club Downs Leisure Centre Tues:1.30 - 5pm. Duplicate bridge in a friendly atmosphere for intermediates and above. Fri: 6.30 - 10pm. Duplicate bridge for intermediate and above. For further information please refer to our website www.bridgewebs.com/seaford Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Mon: Cribbage & Line Dancing. Tues: 9.30am Slimming World. 3rd Weds: Klondyke Whist. Thurs: Tea Dance/Dance Classes. Fri & Sun: 8.15pm Bingo. Tel: 01323 890087 Seaford Evening Flower Club St Luke’s Church, Walmer Rd 1st Thurs of month: 7pm for 7.30pm demo. Affil. to NAFAS. New members welcome. Visitors £4.50 including refreshments. Tel Marian on 01273 515544 Seaford Head Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 1st Tues of month: Monthly lunch for members and guests. Tel: 01323 896373 Seaford Museum & Heritage Society Martello Tower Wednesday: 2pm-4pm Saturday, Sunday & bank hols: 11am-4pm. Groups by appointment. Archives open every 1st Sun of each month. Tel: 01323 898222 www.seafordmuseum.co.uk

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 Seaford Tea Club Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Mon: 2pm - 3.45pm. Social club for all. The aim is to combat loneliness and isolation. Tea, cakes, games, raffle and companionship. Good access. All welcome. Enquiries to: seafordteaclub@ outlook.com Seahaven (Afternoon) Trefoil Guild Afternoon Meeting St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church St. 1st Tues of month: 2.30 4.30pm. Tel: 01323 897959 Seahaven (Evening) Trefoil Guild Evening Meeting Downs Leisure Centre Over 60s Club 3rd Thurs of month: 7.30pm. Tel: 01323 893250

Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd 1st Friday of month: 2.15 - 4pm. Guest speakers and other activities, tea and biscuits, raffle. Local transport may be available at a small cost. Contact Pauline 01323 895216 Southdown Bridge Club 60+ Club, Downs Leisure Ctr Weds: 6.15pm for 6.30pm start. Friendly Duplicate Bridge club for improvers up. Tel: 01323 896071 Email: creamer@uwclub.net www.bridgewebs.com/ southdown 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 Sussex Wildlife Trust Youth Rangers Various locations in and around Seaford Tues:Term time only. Volunteer group for 16-25 year olds. Carry out practical conservation tasks and learn about wildlife whilst gaining valuable work experience. Email: nikkihills@sussexwt. org.uk www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk The Union Club, Seaford 1 Stafford Road A non-political social club for residents. Lounge bar, dart board, snooker table, TV continued...

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screens, and events. Applications for membership all welcome. Tel 01323 890015 email: membership@ theunionclub.plus.com Wellbeing Group for Young People Denton Island Community Centre, Newhaven, BN9 9BA Tues: 4.30pm - 5.30pm starting 27th August. A 6-week group workshop focussing on self esteem, confidence, resilience, goal setting, and mental health. For young people between 12-16 years. Tel: 01273 517250. Email: youth@ sussexcommunity.org.uk 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 International Coffee Morning St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 2nd & 4th Weds of month: 10.30am - 12.30pm. FebruaryDecember, term time only.

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Local Indoor Market Cross Way Church (formerly known as the Clinton Centre) Clinton Place Fri: 10.30am - 2.30pm. Local community market. Affordable cafe open from 11am. Run by Sussex Markets. Info and stalls call Wendy on 07883 611677. sussexmarkets@live.co.uk Facebook: SussexMarkets Love Heart Community Café Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Thurs: 10.30am - 12.30pm. Supporting people with learning difficulties through work experience. All welcome. Fundraisers: raise funds and enhance your profile for free, any Thursday with booked slot. Tel: 01273 812976 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. All 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. Contact Jackie Gordon on 01323 872263. Newhaven Street Markets Newhaven High Street Thurs & Sat: 9am - 2pm. Fresh produce, bread, pastries, fish & seafood, street food, clothes, arts & crafts, household goods, fishing tackle, handmade jewellery. For stall hire tel 01273 517544 or email:new havenmarket@outlook.com One You East Sussex Various locations Free healthy lifestyle service. Supporting East Sussex residents to eat well, move more, drink less, be smoke free and lose weight through internal programmes and 1-2-1 support. Plus free NHS health checks. To self-refer or refer a friend go online or tel: 01323 404600 www.oneyoueastsussex.org.uk

Plastic Free Seaford The Seven Sisters (function room) Alfriston Road 3rd or 4th Tues: 7pm. Monthly Community Meeting for the Plastic Free Seaford campaign. All welcome. Facebook: Plastic Free Seaford Seaford Community Garden Crouch Gardens next to the Peace Garden Weds: 9.30am - 12.30pm. Sat: 10am - 12 noon. Garden open, plants and produce for sale. All welcome. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/scg Seaford Old Town Hall Community Tea Room Church Street, Seaford Mon - Fri: 10am - 1pm. Sat: 10am - 12 noon. Come and enjoy a comfortable rest, hot drink, friendly chat. Seaford Police Neighbourhood Policing Team Meet & Greet Downs Leisure Centre Thurs: 3.30pm. Meet your local Police Community Support Officers. www.sussex.police.uk Seaford Street Markets Sutton Road 2nd & 4th Friday of the month: 9am - 1pm. www. seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk/ Street-Markets.aspx Seaford Tree Wardens Various locations 1st Saturday & 3rd Tuesday: Mornings: two-hour sessions caring for Seaford’s newly planted trees. Tools provided. For details visit the Facebook page or seafordtreewardens. wordpress.com Seahaven Storehouse Seaford Community Church, 115-117 Vale Road Thurs: 10am - 1pm. Providing basic food items to those in need. Tel/text: 07921 844930 Email: seahavenstorehouse@ gmail.com www.kings-well.org. uk/storehouse.php Tutoring Tutor’s home in Seaford Tutoring services for primary/ secondary ages – help with building confidence, English, Maths, skills for learning, English/History to GCSE, 11+/ SATS preparation. Contact Liz Hunter (DBS checked) on 07918 127763 or 01323 893933. Email: lizthetutor@ btinternet.com

Ladies’ clubs

Bizzybirds The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road Monthly meetings An opportunity for business women to meet over coffee to share hints, tips and advice with occasional guest speakers and training sessions. For upcoming dates and more info visit www.bizzybirds.co.uk Blatchington Hill Townswomen’s Guild The Chapel Room, St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Road, Seaford 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm. Members only. Membership enquiries: the.kavanaghs@ btinternet.com Inner Wheel Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm. Members only. Seaford Ladies Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 4th Tues of month: 12 noon for 12.30pm. Monthly lunch club for retired or semi-retired professional businesswomen. Silver service meal and local speakers. Not on in December. Tel: Liz Merritt 01323 895553 Seaford Martello WI St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church St 2nd Thurs of month: 7.30pm. New members welcome. Tel: 01273 583484, email: angeaston@sky.com Seaford NWR (National Women’s Register) Members’ homes and out and about Various days: For women who are interested in everything and talk about anything. More details visit www.nwr.org.uk or contact us directly by email: nwrseaford@gmail.com Seaford Sweethearts WI Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 4th Tues of month: 8pm 10pm. For further info about attending, please email: hello@ seafordsweetheartswi.com Seaford Women’s Circle The Yurt at Florence House Last Weds of month: 7pm. Each month a different woman from the community will hold the circle or offer a talk/mini workshop. It’s a space to share and learn. All ages welcome. www.facebook.com/groups/ seafordwomenscircle

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 Archway Gospelish Choir Blatchington Rd Mon: 8pm - 9.30pm. Gospel & soul-inspired music. £8.50 a session.

Archway Contemporary Choir Chyngton School, Millberg Rd Weds: 12.30pm - 2pm at Archway, 8pm - 9.30pm Everything from Ellington to Supertramp. £8.50 per session. Tel 01323 897590 www.thearchwaygroup.com 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: Claire 07920 430162 or Sue 07789 343514. www. concentus-sings.com The Downs Singers Downs 60+ Club, Sutton Crn. Weds: 10.30am - 11.30am. Friendly. No need to read music. Tel: 01323 896422 on Tues 10am -12 noon or come on the day. Haven Harmonies Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven BN9 9LH Mon: 7 - 9pm. Contemporary repertoire accompanied on guitar. No need to read music. £6 per session. Tel 01273 611068 or email: marianstanley43@gmail.com for more information. Michael Piraner’s Recorder Workshops The Chapel Room, St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Road 2nd Sat every month: 2pm - 4.30pm. For adults over 18 years of age. For more information, email: val. underhill@googlemail.com

Play Readings at the Seaford Little Theatre 4 Steyne Road 1st Tues every month (except November): 7.30pm. Everyone welcome to join in or just listen; play readings are held in the coffee lounge. Tel: Mary 01323 351882 or email gmaryyoung@ gmail.com SBC Singers Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Weds: 7pm. New members always welcome. Tel: Peter 01273 586687 Seaford Choral Society Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Mon: 7.15 - 9.15pm New singers always welcome, no experience necessary, no audition. Tel: 01323 301683, email: info@seaford-choralsociety.com www.seafordchoral-society.com

Seaford Musical Theatre Juniors The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Weds: 6 - 8pm. Performance based learning for young people. Tel: 07468 916302 or email: Donna7of9@gmail.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. Very reasonable prices. New members welcome. Contact Chris on 01323 892023

Seaford Drum Group The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd Tues: 7pm - 9pm. Group drumming. No experience necessary, everyone welcome. Tel: Jamie 07863 159742

Singing for Fun Seaford Baptist Church Weds: 11am - 12 noon. Thurs: 7 - 8pm. For adults of all ages and abilities – join us for an hour of musical fun. No need to read music. £5. Phone 01323 365495, 07799 818590 email: sallyann@ crystalclearaudio.co.uk

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

Sound Baths The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road 1st and 3rd Tues of the month: Bathe in these lovely soothing sounds. Tel 07515 961327

Seaford Handbell Ringers St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Weds: 10am - 12.30pm. For more information, tel: Margaret Hopkins 01323 325305. 1pm 3pm, tel: Jo Tigg 01323 893878. New members very welcome.

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

Seaford Little Theatre Steyne Road Mon: 10am - 11.30am. Coffee morning for members and potential members. Tel: Mary 01323 351882. Last Mon of month: £1 tea and toast charity breakfast. Tel: Debbie 07596 709044. Weds: 7.30pm - 10pm (except during productions). Workshop and Social Evening. Set building, prop, wardrobe and chat over a coffee.Tel: Ray 07984 280067 Seaford Musical Theatre The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Tues & Thurs: 7.30pm. Rehearsals - new members welcome. Tel: 01323 492240

U3A Recorder Group St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Weds: 2 - 4pm. Tel: Val Underhill on 01323 895230 Email: val.underhill@googlemail. com Vocal Repertoire St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road Fri: 5pm for 8 - 12 year olds, 7pm for 13 to 20 year olds. Join our wonderful, talented and friendly bunch for group and solo singing sessions For more details visit: facebook.com/vocalrepertoire

Baby & Pre-School

Ante- & Postnatal Excercise Class Downs Leisure Centre, Tues: 10.45 - 11.30am. Specialist exercise class for mums to be and new mums. Crèche on site or baby welcome in class. Tel: 07901 683577 or 01323

490011 or email c.s.cornish@ hotmail.com Artsmart Pre-school Messy Play Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Mon: 11am - 12 noon. Drop in £4.50, siblings £3. Artsmart holiday workshops contact Ann on 07834 629133 or via 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 Ave, 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 Piglets Toddler Group St Thomas More Church Wednesdays: 9.30 - 11.30am. Facebook: Piglets Seaford Scallywags Play Group Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fridays (term-time): 9.30 11am. Toys, songs, refreshments, for adults with pre-school children.£1 per adult. Tel: 01323 896009 (mornings) Email: office@seafordbaptistchurch. org.uk 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

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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

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

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

Couch to 5K (SCDA) Denton Island Community Centre, Denton Island, Newhaven A gentle 9-week couch to 5k programme to help you start running, finishing with local parkrun. Tel: 01273 519149 or healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk

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

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Crouch Bowling Club Crouch Gardens, East Street April-Sept: Outdoor bowling club. All age groups welcome. Free coaching by qualified coaches. Oct-April: We now have an indoor season of short mat and skittles, plus an active social calendar throughout the year. Tel: 01323 654788 www. crouchbowlingclubseaford. co.uk Cycle Seahaven Various locations Organised rides for MTB and road riders of all levels of fitness and experience. £7 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: 01273 514152 Flexercise Seaford Head Lower School Dance Studio, Steyne Road Tues: 6.15pm - 7.15pm. Part exercise, part dance, all fun. Tel: Margaret 07592 026814 www.fl-exercise.com Football Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Tues: Lunchtime. Indoor kickabout for Seaford Head Year 7 & 8 students only. Steyne Site sports hall. 5pm - 6pm. Free kickabout for Year 7+, Downs Leisure Centre. Fri: 9 - 10pm. Football Street League session with Brighton & Hove Albion in the Community. Downs Leisure Centre, £1. Tel: 01323 892531

Forces Fit The Salts Recreation Ground Mon & Weds: 7pm Sun: 10am Free tasters available. Book online at www.forcesfit.co.uk Golf Seaford Golf Club, 111 Firle Road Learn how to play at our new academy. £50 adult/£25 under-16s for six months’ use of practice facilities, two free lessons with our PGA pro and a discount card in the clubhouse. Tel: 01323 892442 GOSH in the Havens – Walks Various Every Weds morning: Green and open spaces for health walking groups. All walks 90 minutes. Fresh air, friendly people, gentle exercise, nature and a cuppa. Contact our Health Champion Volunteer Leader Dawn Paul on 07966 842232 or email dawn. paul99@btopenworld.com. Health Walks Martello Tower/The Salts Café 10am - 11am. Health walks, Tuesdays First, third and fifth Tuesday of the month from Salts Café and second and fourth from Martello Tower. All ages and abilities welcome. Free. Tel: Lorna Neville on 01424 444675 or 07740 899559, email lorna.neville@ tcv.org.uk Holistic Core Restore St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road Unique six-week pelvic floor and core restore exercise programme for every woman at every life stage. For info and booking, tel: Denise 07725 358811. Email: denise@ bodywisemusclecare.co.uk www.eastbourne holisticcorerestore.com Kettlercise and CoreAbility Wave Leisure, Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Mon: 6pm. Kettlercise. All over body toning and fat burning. Tues: 6.30pm. Core-focused kettlebell and bodyweight workout. All classes suitable for beginners. Tel: 01273 510784 or book online: www. waveleisure.co.uk Line Dancing Daytime classes for mixed abilities. Tel Val on 01323 325993

Line Dancing Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Tues: 5.30 - 6.30pm Beginners, 6.30 - 7.30pm Improvers, 7.30 - 9pm Intermediates Fri: 5.30 - 6.30pm Beginners, 6.30 - 7.30pm Improvers, 7.30 - 9pm Intermediates. Tel: Gina on 01273 470456 or 07443 425621 Line Dancing with Southern Stomp Church Hall, Bramber Avenue, Peacehaven Mon: 10am - 12 noon. Morning Medley. A mix of dances for everyone. 12.30pm - 2pm. Good Beginner. Weds: 10am - 12.30pm. Improver/Easy Intermediate. Telscombe Hall, Tyedean Road, Telscombe Cliffs Tues: 7.15pm - 8.45pm. Improver. St Nicholas Church Hall, Saltdean Vale, Saltdean Thurs: 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Good Intermediate. Tel: 01273 587714 Email: southernstomp@ hotmail.co.uk www.southernstomp.com Line Dancing with Studio In Line Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Mon 7.30pm - 10pm. All levels Downs Leisure Centre Thurs 9.30 - 10.30am. Absolute beginners, 10.30am - 12 noon. 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 Yoga Yin in the Havens 10.30am. Feel grounded and relaxed in a natural setting whilst working on your wellbeing. Free sessions. Donations welcome. Contact jacqui.johnston@hotmail.co.uk or 07816 154644 to book. Outdoor Walks & Activities Seaford, Newhaven, Peacehaven, Eastbourne Free, informal, friendly group walks and gardening outdoor activities. Tel: 01273 519149, email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Pilates – Alfriston Pilates Lower Ground Floor Studio, 1-3 Dane Road Tues: 12.30 - 1.30pm. £7.50 pay as you go or £49 for 8 sessions. Have fun! Suitable for all. Contact Karen: 01273 305827 or email: karen. funandfit@gmail.com

Pilates – Fitness Pilates Claremont Hall, Claremont Rd Tues: 12.30 - 1.30pm. £7.50 pay as you go or £49 for 8 sessions. Have fun! Suitable for all. Contact Karen on 01273 305827 email: karen.funandfit@ gmail.com Pilates – to raise money for the Youth Counselling Project Seaford Osteopathic Clinic Fri: 6-7pm. Run by Yoga Teacher Karen Hall. Contact 07944 785520. karenmoves@ gmail.com Pilates Mat & Barre Dance Studio. Seaford Head School, Steyne Road Thurs: 6.15pm - 7.15pm. With Karen Hall. Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com Pilates – Movement for Life Pilates Studio, Seaford Osteopathic Clinic,Warwick Rd Mon-Sat: daily and evening classes. Back care, Gentle and Dynamic Pilates, Reformer and Wunda Chair, Pelvic Floor Restore, Men’s Group, Yoga, Meditation, Seniors Chairbased Exercise – something for every and any body! Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com Premier United Girls The Salts Recreation Ground Sat: 11.30am. Fun, free football training for girls in years 3, 4 and 5, and years 6, 7 and 8. Message us on Facebook: Premier Mini Soccer School. Rural Rambles Seaford Third Thurs of the month: Free guided walks starting and finishing in Seaford. 2-3 hours. Walks also running in Newhaven and Peacehaven. Full schedule online: www. waveleisure.co.uk Scottish Country Dancing Alfriston War Memorial Hall, 4 The Tye, Alfriston Weds: 3.30pm - 5pm. Fun and laughter guaranteed. All ages and abilities welcome. No previous experience needed. Bring water and comfortable shoes. £3 per person. Email: sue_fulham@hotmail.com Seaford & Blatchington Tennis Club Belgrave Road, Seaford The club is open 7 days a week, providing a wide variety of tennis activities. 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 982218 Seaford Bowling Club Chichester Road, BN25 2DT April until October: Outdoor lawn bowls, played every day. Competitive and social bowling. Very friendly atmosphere. Social events throughout the year. New members very welcome. Tel: 01323 892831 www.seafordbowlingclub.org Seaford Cricket Club Salts Recreation Ground, Park Rd All Stars 8-week cricket programme for boys and girls, 5-8 years. 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. Senior home matches in the Sussex League. Also Sunday and mid-week friendlies. Email: smithjps@hotmail.com. New players and beginners welcome. Seaford Kurlers Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road, Seaford Tues: 2 - 4pm. All welcome. First visit free. Contact June Wood on 01323 895376 or sally1989@tiscali.co.uk Seaford Netball Club Seaford Head Sports Hall Mon: 5pm-5.30pm: Starlets, age 7-9 (£2.50). 5.30pm-6.30pm: Shadows, age 10-12 (£3). 6.30pm-7.30pm: Shadows, age 13-15, (£3).7.30pm-9pm: Seniors (£5). New members welcome. Tel: Clare Flack: 07724 956649 Seaford Rambling Club Various locations A varied programme of walks for active people. For details tel 01323 894370 or www. seaford-rambling-club.org.uk Seaford Rugby Football Club Salts Recreation Ground, Marine Parade Tues & Thurs: 7 - 9pm. Recruiting new players for two teams in the Sussex leagues. Come along or contact Paul Burns on 07732 202208

Seaford Rugby Football Club Junior Training Salts Recreation, Marine Parade Sun: 10.30am -12 noon. 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. Our repertoire spans over 400 years of pleasurable dancing, with a focus on the 17th century. We welcome anyone interested in joining/visiting us. £4 pw. Tel: 01323 897315 SUP & Fitness Seven Sisters car park, BN25 4AD Sat: 10am. Fitness (on land), £5.11am. SUP Training, £5. 12 noon. SUP social, free. Join for 1, 2 or all 3 sessions. Tel: Sasha 07568 107963 Tai Chi Alfriston Pilates, Lower Grd Floor Studio, 1-3 Dane Rd Thurs: 12 noon - 1pm. £8 per class. Soft, slow and gentle movement suitable for all. Tel: 07971 296698 Email: audramarshall@icloud.com Walking Netball Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road, Seaford Mon: 1.45pm - 3pm. Netball but at a walking pace. Anyone can play regardless of age, ability or fitness levels. Join us for a wiggle and a giggle. Trainers recommended. Call Fran for more info on 07593 019649. Facebook: Seaford Walking Netball. Check out an introduction video on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/qzQfnv7sFPg. Walk Your Way to Health (SCDA) Various locations on the South Downs Tues: 1pm (no dogs), 2pm (dog walkers). We invite you to join our weekly (up to) one hour friendly walks. Walk simply for the pleasure, company and fresh air, or use this as as stepping stone to build up your strength and fitness. Tel: 01273 519149 or healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk continued...

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Walking Rugby Seaford RFC, The Salts Recreation Ground, Richmond Road Sun: 10am. Fun team game accessible to people of all genders, ages and abilities. Spectators welcome. Tel: Andrew Cambridge 07724 240279 Email: seafordwalkingrugby@outlook. com www.seafordrfc.club Wave Leisure Health Walks From Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Thurs: 10am. Tel: 01323 490011 Wutan Kung Fu & Tai Chi Chyngton Primary School, Millberg Road, Seaford Tues: 6-7pm - Family Kung Fu, adults £6, children £4. 7-8pm - Tai Chi, £7 per class or £10 both classes. Tel: 07971 296698 Email: audramarshall@icloud.com Yoga Newhaven Tues: 10am. 60+ yoga 7pm. Pranayama and meditation. Weds: 10am. Pregnancy yoga 2pm. Gentle yoga for those living with cancer, ME and heart ailments. 7pm. Classical therapeutic yoga. Thurs: 10am. Mixed abilities. New yoga studio with all equipment provided. 5-week courses for small groups with highly qualified teacher. Tel: 01273 512306 Yoga – Chair Based Yoga Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Paignton House, Warwick Rd Tues: 1.30pm - 2.30pm. Block of 6 classes £48. Drop in £10, space permitting. Max class 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 - 12 noon. Seaford Group of Eastbourne & South Wealden Multiple Sclerosis Society. Exercises on floor and chair with trained yoga teacher. £5 a lesson.Tel. 01323 500932 Yoga – Himalayan Hatha Yoga Dance Studio, Seaford Head School, Steyne Road Mon: 7pm - 8.30pm. With Karen Hall. Dynamic yoga to invigorate and restore. Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com

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Yoga – In Balance Hatha Yoga WI Hall, Claremont Road Tues: 10am - 11.15am and 6pm - 7.15pm. Weds: 7pm8.15pm. Fri: 9-10.15am. Small group Hatha Yoga sessions for all abilities.1-2-1 yoga sessions can be arranged. Relaxing body massage and therapeutic sports massage also available. Tel: Sophie 07444 549859, email: inbalancesussex@gmail.com www.in-balance.org.uk Yoga Meditation Pilates Studio, Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Warwick Road Fri: 6pm - 7pm. Unwind and look after your body and mind. Donation. Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com Yoga – Purrfect Yoga St James’ Clubhouse Blatchington Rd, Seaford Mon: 9.30am mixed ability yoga, 11am parent and baby yoga Tues: 6.30pm pregnancy yoga, 7.30pm mixed ability yoga The Yurt at Florence House, Southdown Road Weds: 12.50pm baby massage. 1.50pm mixed ability yoga. Thurs: 8.15am mixed ability yoga, Cradle Hill School, Lexden Rd Weds: 3.15pm children’s yoga, 4.15pm family yoga. St Thomas More Church Hall, Sutton Road Thurs: 6.20pm mixed ability yoga.Tel: Catherine 07901 683577. www.facebook. com/purrfectyoga or email c.s.cornish@hotmail.com Yoga – Samtosha Yoga Samtosha Studio, 80 Court Farm Road, Newhaven Weds: 7.30pm, Progressing in Yoga (school-term only) Thurs: 10am - 11.30am. Yoga for mixed abilities. Small group class with British Wheel of Yoga Senior Teacher Trainer Janet Bond. All equipment provided. Monthly sound bath therapy sessions on Weds at 7.30pm & Sun at 2.30pm (max 10 people), £12 per person or £30 for 3 dates. Book in advance. Tel: 01273 512306 Email: samtosha4u@btinternet. com www.samtosha4u.com Yoga – Satyam Yoga Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd Thurs: 10am -11.30am. All levels of ability, beginners welcome. £40 for 5 class pass, valid for 8 weeks or £10

per class drop-in. Tel: 07774 862499. www.satyamyoga.co.uk Yoga – Seahaven Yoga The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd Sat: 9.30am. Weds: 7pm. The Anahata Health Clinic 119/120 Edward St, Brighton Weds: 10.45am. The Rendezvous, 168 South Coast Road, Peacehaven Fri: 1.30pm. Gentle traditional yoga suitable for all. Tel: 07983 622840/01323 892638 Email: seahavenyoga@btinternet.com www.seahavenyoga.co.uk Yoga – Transformation Hatha Yoga The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road Tues: 10am -11.30am. Bishopstone Village Hall Tues: 6.30pm -8pm. A gentle form of yoga suitable for all ages, from beginners to experienced practitioners. Tel: Susannah 07862 263869 www.breathing-spaces.com Yoga with Therese The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road Mon: 9.30am - 11am Thurs: 6pm - 7.30pm & 7.30pm - 9pm Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd Mon: 6.30pm - 8pm Weds: 10am - 11.30am Bishopstone Village Hall Thurs: 10.30am - 12 noon Also regular sound baths and workshops. Tel Therese on 07515 961327 or email: theresesaunders7@aol.com Yoga – Yin and Tonic St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Rd Thurs: 9.30am - 10.45am. Yin yoga, a gentle practice that will increase mobility, flexibility and strength. £8 drop-in, £7 concession. First session free. Tel: 07816 154644 Email: jacqui.johnston@hotmail.co.uk Zumba with Louise Zumba Fitness: Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Tues & Thurs: 10am-11am. Shimmy your way to fitness. Zumba Gold: Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Tues & Thurs: 2pm-3pm. Peacehaven RC Church Hall, Horsham Ave Weds:

10am-11am & 11am-12 noon. Two classes – pick which time you prefer. For those who prefer a slower-paced class. All classes £5 or £20 for 5. Contact Louise 07786 425758, johnlouisecave@gmail.com. www.louisecavefitness.co.uk

Weight loss & Beauty

Overeaters Anonymous A self-help group for people who wish to change their behaviour around food and eating. www.oagb.org.uk Slimming World Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane Tues: 9.30am, 11.30am. 5.30pm & 7.30pm. With Tina Simpson, tel: 07534 901591 Chyngton Methodist Church, Millberg Road Thurs: 5.30pm & 7.30pm. Emma, tel: 07790 214806 The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan Daytime and evenings: to suit you. Scientifically proven, healthy, nutritious plan with my support and lifetime of experience. For a free consultation, call Linda Walker (Dip Hyp Dist) on 07773 000282. Weight Loss Challenge & Wellness Club WellnessWorks, Seaford Fri: 11am. £35 for 12 weeks. Free private consultation by appointment. Tel 01323 897671 Herbalife Healthy Breakfast & Sampling Free. Tel 01323 897671 Skin Care Workshop & Facial Free. Tel 01323 897671 Weight Watchers 60+ Club, Downs Leisure Ctr Sutton Road Mon: 9.45am. Join us and relax with a cup of coffee or tea. Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven Tues: 6.15pm. Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Weds: 5.45pm. Come along and learn about Smart Points. Contact 07758 653851, email: sallyevans@ weight-watchers.co.uk

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www.rowlandgorringe.co.uk

seaford@rowlandgorringe.co.uk SEAFORD OFFICE 01323 490680

DIRECT GOLF COURSE VIEWS £775,000

IMMACULATELY PRESENTED £650,000

EXTENDED & WELL PRESENTED £430,000

CORNER PLOT £385,000

A light and spacious five bedroom detached house offering stunning golf course views and situated on a plot totalling approximately 150ft.

A well presented and extended three bedroom detached house situated in the sought after Kingsmead location.

An impressive and immaculately presented three bedroom detached family house, extended and with further planning to extend. Close to the town centre.

A spacious detached three bedroom chalet bungalow with no onward chain.

SOUGHT AFTER HAZELDENE £495,000 A three bedroom detached bungalow located in a very desirable Cul de Sac within the South East quarter of Seaford. No onward chain.

CLOSE TO TOWN WITH PARKING £325,000

New Build by Si Homes. A unique and spacious semi detached house ideally located for the town centre with far reaching roof top views, sun terrace and off road parking.

seaford@rowlandgorringe.co.uk

01323 490680