Goldentimes Sept/Oct 2015
Your FREE guide to active living for the over 50s in EAST SUSSEX
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Style inside and out with Michele Duke. Details of local events, clubs and associations. Top ten tips for green fingers from Phoenix Gardening. Holidaying solo with Julia Meanwell. Recipes, health & financial advice and much more inside! On the cover this month, a stunning autumnal display from Hole Park Gardens in Kent.
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elcome to this, autumnal, edition of Golden Times. Featured on the cover this month is a spectacular display of colours on the trees at Hole Park Gardens near Cranbrook in Kent. Open to the public on Wednesdays, Thursdays and selected Sundays during autumn, you can find out more about this hidden gem at www.holepark.com. We will be attending the Good Life Show at Eastbourne's Winter Gardens on 1st October from 10am to 4pm, so do pop along and see us! As ever this issue is packed with local businesses, services and events for you to enjoy, courtesy of all of our wonderful contributors and advertisers. I hope you enjoy the magazine. Jason
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Franks Column - Holiday rep adventures in Cyprus Walking for Health Event Listings Holidaying Solo by Julia Meanwell Short story "Halloween" Living the Alexander way of life by Liz Jeffries Looking & feeling stylish with Michele Duke Clubs, Hobbies & Classes Tricia's Column "Autumn leaves" Top ten tips from Phoenix Gardening Event Listings Moroccan Meatballs - recipe from Faz Razeen Local clubs & associations listings.
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Frank’s Travels - Confessions of a holiday Rep part 3, Cyprus In October 1995 I found myself on a flight bound for Paphos airport which is situated on the South West coast of the island of Cyprus. Cyprus has quite a temperate climate for most of the year although it can overheat a trifle during July/ August. Luckily for me my job would last from October until the following May so I was going to enjoy the best of the winter sunshine. When I first arrived at Paphos airport I was amazed to find how small it was. The arrivals area wasn't a lot bigger than a basketball court and everything was really relaxed. I can promise you it has grown out of sight in the last 20 years. Paphos had been quite a pleasant holiday backwater location until the Turkish army invaded the northern half of the island in the 1970's but when I arrived there the whole area had become a construction site with hotels springing up like mushrooms. The island is absolutely steeped in history and this includes ownership by the Romans, and the Greeks. The current population in the south of the island refer to themselves as Greek/Cypriot and in the north of the island as Turkish/Cypriot. The historic ruins in this area are a must see for any visitors to the island. As the Holiday Host I had to commence my tour of duty as I had in my previous locations by taking in all the tours/day trips that would be available to the guests. I had some wonderful trips including the divided capital city of Nicosia, and the Troodos mountains. The area of the Troodos looks more like Southern Bavaria with the thickly forested hillsides and the quaint Bavarian style chalets complete with window boxes. Of the trips I did I think the sea cruise was best of all.
This involved an overnight cruise from the Cypriot port of Limassol to the Egyptian port of Suez for the first leg of the journey. From Suez we went by coach to Cairo to visit that city's magnificent museum and see the tomb of Tutankhamun. From there we went to visit the Pyramids at Giza and to have a look at the Sphinx's inscrutable smile, and from there back to the ship for the overnight cruise to Tel Aviv. On arrival at Tel Aviv I was really impressed by the thoroughness of the Israeli security who carried out their security checks on board the ship before we were permitted to step foot on shore.........Very reassuring. A coach took us through to Jerusalem and then an Israeli lady tour guide took us all on a tour of the old city of Jerusalem. Having heard of this place since my Sunday School days I could hardly believe what I was seeing. There right in front of me was the Wailing Wall, The golden dome of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and the Church of the Nativity (I hope I got that right as it was quite some time ago?) Our guide truly was a fount of knowledge and she was also able, on that particular tour, to take us to Bethlehem. I can honestly say that seeing the old city of Jerusalem was by far the most fascinating tour of any I had taken in my 3 years in this job. After another overnight cruise we arrived back in Limassol. I then returned to my hotel and got myself ready to greet my first arrivals, full of confidence about my force fed knowledge of my job for the next 6 months. Bring 'em on!! Frank 2011/12:78
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Walking for Health - Your local weekly walk diary Walking is a fantastic way to stay fit and these, FREE, regular, organised, local walks are a great way to get out and meet new people while enjoying some fresh air! EAST SUSSEX HEALTH WALKS : MONDAYS: Hastings Old Town: Meet at 2pm opposite the Jenny Lind pub, High Street. Hastings: Mindfulness walk, 2nd and 4th Monday each month at 1pm, Alexandra Park Cafe. Rye: Starting at 10am at Gibbets Marsh car park, Udimore Road. Sidley: Meet at 11am on Sidley Green. Ticehurst: Meet at 10.30am Pickford Lane car park. TUESDAYS: St. Leonards: Meet at 11am, inside the WRVS centre, South Street. Robertsbridge: Meet 9.30am, outside the Youth Centre, The Grove. Hampden Park, Eastbourne: 10.30am outside Lakeside tea chalet, Hampden Park Drive. WEDNESDAYS: Alexandra Park: 12 noon at the Cafe in the Park. Ashdown House: 1pm meet outside E-floor reception, Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards. Heathfield: 10am at the clock tower on the High Street. THURSDAYS: Hastings Town Centre: Starting at 2pm outside Rye Bay Kitchen, Robertson Street. FRIDAYS: Battle: 10am opposite Battle Abbey on The Green. Church Wood: Starting at 10.30am at Church in the Wood car park, Church Wood Drive, Hollington.
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SATURDAYS: Ore Health Walk: Meet at 10.30am outside Ore Community Centre, Old London Road. Contact Paula Hubens - 07740 899 559 EASTBOURNE AGE CONCERN, WALKING FOR WELLNESS: MONDAYS: Eastbourne: Seafront walk starting at 10.30am at the Lifeboat Museum opposite Carlisle Road. WEDNESDAYS: Hampden Park: Starting at 10.30am, at the Lakeside Tea Chalet. THURSDAYS: Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne: Starting at 10.30am outside Bright Ideas in Sovereign Harbour. Three mile circular walk finishing at a cafe. Age concern also run monthly, seasonal walks find out more from Liz Maxtead - 01323 638474 MONDAYS: Pevensey Bay: at 9.45am outside Pevensey Bay library. Suitable for older walkers. Contact Louise Clarke – 01892 602881 FURTHER INFORMATION: www.walkingforhealth.org.uk www.ageconcerneastbourne.co.uk
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If you're looking to do something new for the autumn, combining outdoor activity with local food and drink, you will certainly want to know about "Fizz on Foot". This new "Walking and Wine" tour company offers some fantastic tours that take in the beauty of the South Downs, as well as introducing guests to the exciting world of English Sparkling Wine and our regions fabulous vineyards. If you haven't heard about the top quality, English, Champagne-style wines, now is the time to get savvy. Fizz on Foot puts together bespoke tours and packages for small and large groups, as well as corporate organisations looking to "celebrate" an occasion. They host a wide variety of guided walks or hikes, ranging from easy walks on flat terrain to more demanding and challenging hikes over hill and dale! Guides can adapt the walking tours to suit guests wants and fitness levels. The times of the walks are also adaptable, and depend on age, walking fitness and what else guests want to fit in during the day. The company can also organise picnic hampers with delicious local produce such as smoked salmon and cheese - all washed down of course with a bottle of fizz! If your tour takes you to one of several local vineyards, you will be treated to a tutored wine tasting of 4 different English Sparkling wines, and then served a superb buffet lunch with wine. To find out more about Fizz on Foot, take a look at the website www.fizzonfoot.com where you'll be able to find out all about our 1, 2 and 3 day tours. Alternatively, give us a call on: 01323 737271.
Event Listings Coastal Currents Arts Festival Until 13th September. Hastings, St Leonards & Rye. Exhibitions, events and live performances, for more details, visit: coastalcurrents.org.uk Traditional Seafront Market 3rd to 6th September Eastbourne Seafront. Sample the delights of the continent as Eastbourne seafront is transformed into a bustling European market. traditionalmarket.org.uk Ale & Arty 4th & 5th September. De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill. Real ale & music festival, live music and 30 ales. bexhillbeerfestival.com Bexhill Festival of the Sea 5th & 6th September. Bexhill Seafront. The biggest and best sea festival in the south. Entertainment, angling competitions, stalls, food and much more. bexhillseafestival.co.uk St Leonards Marketplace 5th Sept 10am to 4pm. A great selection of stalls, crafts, vintage goods, street food, entertainment, kids activities and more. Open Studios 5th/6th & 12th/13th Sept. St Leonards, Hastings, Rye. A chance to meet local artists and makers, browse, buy or comission artwork. Part of the Coastal Currents art festival. coastalcurrents.org.uk/openstudios/ St Matthew's Garden Fete 6th Sept 12-5pm. St Matthew's Gdns, St Leonards. A proper, old fashioned fete in beautiful surroundings. Stalls, games, face painting, exhibitions and more. Free entry. MG South Downs Run 6th Sept 3-6pm. Western Lawns, Eastbourne. Classic MGs Displayed on the seafront at Western Lawns.
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Concert for St Michaels 6th Sept 3pm. White Rock Theatre, Hastings. A celebration of local music talent with all proceeds going to St Michaels Hospice. stmichaelshospice.org Heritage Open Weekends 10th to 13th September Various venues. Explore listed and historic local buildings for free! Full details of participating venues can be found at : heritageopendays.org.uk Rye Arts Festival 11th to 27th Sept. Now in it's 44th year, the festival provides a wide variety of. events. See p21 for more information. ryeartsfestival.co.uk Hailsham Horticultural Society Late Summer Show 12th Sept 2pm to 5pm Summerheath Hall, Summerheath Road, Hailsham. Admission 50p. Floral displays, produce, cookery. Craft Fayre 12th Sept 10am to 2pm Northiam village hall. Over 30 varied & quality stalls, hot and cold refreshments. Free entry northiambonfiresociety.co.uk Hopping Experience at Kent & East Sussex Railway 12th & 13th September Station Rd, Tenterden, Kent. Recreated hoppers huts and specially planted hop garden. BBQ, entertainment, displays. kesr.org.uk Screen on the Green, Last night at the Proms 12th Sept from 6pm. Western Lawns, Eastbourne. Lawns open from 6 with live screening from 7.15pm. Jazz Lunch 13th Sept & 11th Oct 12.30 - 3pm Langham Hotel, Royal Parade, Eastbourne. Jazz from the Paul Davis Trio, call 01323 731451 to book. Sussex Jazz Kings perform for Deanland Jazz Club 20th Oct, 8-10.30pm Inn on the Park, Deanland
Wood Park, Deanland Road, Golden Cross BN27 3RN Dance floor, brolly parade, light meals available, free parking, admission £8 Tel 01825 872406 Murder Mystery "An eye for an eye" 17th-19th September 7.30pm Shepherds Theatre, Little Common. Little Common & Bexhill players present a murder Mystery. £8 per adult Tel 01424 222801 Battle of Britain at 75 18th September, 7.30pm De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill. A live cinema experience from Biggin Hill celebrating the greatest aerial conflict of WW2 dlwp.com St Mary's 900 19th Sept. 10am-6pm Upper Lake, Battle. Celebrating 900 years of Battle Parish Church. Stalls, hog roast, beer tent, historical re-enactments. Free entry, but evening performance chargeable. stmarys900.co.uk Hastings Seafood & Wine Festival 19th to 20th Sept. Stade Open Space, Hastings. A mouthwatering weekend of seafood and wine alongside Hastings' historic net huts. Superb live music and street entertainment complete the lively festival atmosphere. £2 on the gate or £1 in advance from Hastings Information Centre. Cancer Research Coffee Morning 19th September 10am- Noon. Little Common Community Centre, Shepherds Close. Various Stalls, admission 50p. Specialist and Continental Plant Fair 19th & 20th Sept. 10am-4pm Fairlight Hall, Martineau Lane, Hastings. Nurseries from the UK and the continent provide a weekend of gardening activities. Entry to the fair is free. fairlighthall.co.uk Miniature Steam Weekend 19th & 20th September. Amberly Museum, Amberley, West Sussex. Small scale steam engines in
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operation. amberleymuseum.co.uk Coast & Country Walking Festival 24th to 26th September South Downs National Park. A large variety of guided walks, most of which are free. For more information, visit: sussexwalkingfestival.org.uk Gladrags Social Club Night Out 25th September Gladrags social club for women will be dancing to an ABBA tribute band at Eastbourne Bandstand. Tel Michele on 07801 621310 Alquemie Perfume Launch 25th Sept, 6pm - 7.30pm White Rock Hotel, Hastings. Launch of a new range of artisan perfumes handmade in St Leonards by Rosie Harness. alquemieperfume.com Michelham Priory Autumn Harvest Garden Tour 26th September, 11am. Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, Hailsham. A 90 minute tour exploring 7 acres of historic gardens with the head gardener. £15 Inc entrance to house & grounds. Tel 01323 844224 1066 Sponsored Walk 27th Sept, 9.30am to 4pm Pevensey to Battle. Charity walk retracing the footsteps of William the Conqueror to raise funds for St Michaels Hospice Contact 01424 456381 Pier to Eternity 28th Sept, 7pm Hastings Pier to De La Warr Cycle ride. Free entry. With your decorated bike, cycle to Bexhill along the cycle path. Live music performances upon arrival. coastalcurrents.org.uk Tenterden Folk Festival 1st to 4th October. Various venues. Four days of music, dance, crafts and traditions. For full details, please visit: tenterdenfolkfestival.org.uk
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5 Benefits of Being Computer Literate By Neil Duncan 1. Browsing the Web – being able to ‘browse the web’ can expand your knowledge source; by using a click of a mouse and a little guidance you will be able to source an array of things such as: holidays, music and recipes; you can search restaurant reviews for a restaurant you’d like to go to, in fact you can pretty much type in anything in the search bar and it will help you find an answer. 2. Stay in contact with friends and family – social media i.e. Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest are all ways in which you can communicate with people across the world; these sites enable us to see how the grandkids are growing up and see how your friend is settling into a new location. The sites also enable the user to share pictures and documents with the ones we cherish. These sites also help people from being lonely as they’re a way of keeping people connected. 3. Education – being computer literate allows the user to perform tasks that others may not, therefore the employee is in a better position to progress and be successful in the workplace. 4. Improving Quality of Life: i. Shopping – for people who cannot drive or struggle with bags, internet shopping is a great way to take the hassle out of trailing round the shops. ii. Stimulation – the Web is a great way of accessing games, news, entertainments sites and forums without having to leave the comfort of your armchair. 5. Storage – Computers can store large volumes of information such as: letters, books, music and pictures without taking too much space. Neil Duncan is the local computer tutor for Silver Training in the Hastings/Eastbourne areas. He can visit your home for 1:1 lessons, can help with many devices and can cover topics such as; shopping, email, skype and more. Charges start at £35 per hour which include training materials and VAT. Please call 01323 700 170 or 01424 400 190 to enquire.
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Event Listings Blues Brothers Tribute 2nd Oct 7.30pm. Rainbow Trout Pub, Broad Oak. £27.50 for a 2 course meal and fantastic evenings entertainment with a professional tribute act. rainbowtroutpub.co.uk 01424 882031 Battle Autumn Fair 3rd October 10am to 3pm Battle Memorial Halls, 81 High St, Battle. An array of handmade items along with a delicious choice of foods. khinfinityevents.co.uk Around the world in 80 minutes. 3rd October 7.30pm Weald Hall, Civic Centre, Uckfield. Concert performed by Uckfield Concert Brass and the Choir of Manor Primary School. £8 £6 concessions. Tel 01825 767842 Great Dixter Plant Fair 3rd & 4th Oct 11am to 4pm. High Park Close, Northiam, Rye. A small but special plant fair,
with talks by nurserymen food stalls and more. greatdixter.co.uk Battle Arts & Music Festival 3rd - 31st Oct 11am to 4pm. Diverse and informal festival bringing jazz, rock, blues and poetry to Battle. battlefestival.co.uk Eastbourne Bonfire Procession & Fireworks 3rd Oct, 7.30pm to 9pm Eastbourne Seafront. Torchlit procession from fishermans green culminating in bonfire lighting between the Bandstand and wish tower. eastbournebonfiresociety.com Information Roadshow & Entertainment Day 3rd Oct. 10am to 3pm. Crowborough Community Centre, Pine Grove. Information stalls, demonstrations by community chef, chair based exercise, entertainment from local musicians, tea/coffee. Tel 01892 655050
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St Leonards Marketplace 3rd Oct. 10am to 4pm. A great selection of stalls, crafts, vintage goods, street food, entertainment, kids activities and more.
Coffee Morning Open House 10th October 10am. Abbeyfield, Ridge House, St Leonards, TN38 0LX. abbeyfield.com/south-downs
1066 Walking Festival 3rd - 9th October Numerous venues. Long and short walks to suit all tastes and fitness levels.For more information, visit: visit1066country.com/ events/1066-walking-festival
King Johns Nursery Vintage Fair 10th October. Sheepstreet Lane, Etchingham. All that's old & characterful, pretty or perfectly formed. Free entry to the fair £4 entry to the garden for charity. kingjohnsnursery.co.uk
Grandparents day at Knockhatch 4th October Knockhatch Adventure park, Hailsham Bypass, Hailsham. Free entry for grandparents when accompanied by their full paying grandchildren! knockhatch.com
Gladrags Trip to Amsterdam. 10th October. Social club for women visit the capital of the Netherlands. Tel Michele on 07801 621310
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"Halloween" by Gladys Lopato
Olive just let them knock. She did not like Halloween. As an octogenarian, it was difficult to get up and answer each call. Olive was glad Mortimer did not need the door opened for him. On his first visit he implied he didn’t want to be called Great Uncle Mort as he still felt and looked a youthful six footer. His eyes grew big at the lovely homemade cake but never ate any. This disappointed Olive, her masterpieces now only made occasionally, should be relished . -----------“Try another house,” said the ginger headed, slightly rotund eleven year old, Jimmy, “Gran’s not home.” He liked gran and her chocolate cake. Mum blamed gran for his weight gain. In contrast Colin, his skinny friend was all legs and arms, the one able to reach the biscuits on the top shelf without a chair. Scrawny Colin felt deflated, he had already tried next door but he supposed they had seen him. Who wouldn’t stay indoors when an apparition in black cape and pointed hat with grotesque mask came by. “I’ve had enough, let’s go home.” suggested Colin. “What was that ?” squealed Jimmy as they saw a grey figure pass under the aureole cast by the street lamp. At least there were others trick or treating. ”Hey, Colin, let’s join that scary person.” Despite running they could not catch up.
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Then the grey figure disappeared through a wall. Had they really seen that ? Speechless, they sought refuge in a doorway. Suddenly they were conscious of a very tall, smiling figure. He reminded them of World War 1 soldiers in their history book. “Now my lads, I’ll take you to your gran.” They were sure they heard him speak but his lips did not move. -----------Olive struggled up to prepare mugs of hot chocolate to go with her latest cake. Earlier Mortimer had popped in saying he would bring Jimmy and Colin round later. He told her he was busy as a guide taking the chaps to see their names on the war memorial for the centenary of Vimy Ridge. The old lady had left the door slightly open as Mortimer had requested, allowing a shaft of welcoming light in the dark soggy October night. She waited for her visitors.
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Free Wills for people 55 and Over in Eastbourne and surrounding areas Marie Curie has joined forces with Solicitors in Eastbourne, Seaford, Lewes and Alfriston, including Cornfield Law, Mayo Wynne Baxter and Stephen Rimmer and also with Irwin Mitchell who will facilitate online and postal enquiries, to provide a free Will - writing service to people aged 55 and over. The scheme is open from 1st August until the 31st October 2015. Wills and Probate Solicitors at each of our partnership firms want to hear from anyone aged 55+ who is considering having their Will written or amended. The Marie Curie Free Wills Scheme offers people the opportunity to make or amend their Will, with the option to include a gift to support the charity’s work in the future. The Marie Curie Nursing Service provides free home nursing care to people with a terminal illness, 365 days a year. Will writing specialists at each of our partnership Solicitors, will be on hand to offer advice and support under the scheme, which offers a limited amount of free Wills on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no obligation to leave a gift to the charity, however, the hope is that many will use the scheme to settle their affairs and support Marie Curie’s work. Toni Denyer, Legacy Advisor for Marie Curie, said: “A Will written by a solicitor is the best way to ensure that your family, friends and favourite charities will benefit exactly as you would wish. Statistics produced by the Law Society of England and Wales show that roughly two-thirds of people over 50 do not have an up-to-date Will.” “We hope that this campaign will encourage people to have a Will written and consider leaving a gift to Marie Curie at the same time. The more money we raise for Marie Curie, the more free care the charity can offer, and gifts left in Wills can help to ensure these services continue into the future” said Jonathan Porter, Solicitor with Mayo Wynne Baxter.
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Getting access to non-emergency treatment can be difficult under the NHS because, as good as it is, it doesn’t always have the funds or resources to cater for all ills. So getting older can be a pain, in more ways than one, because your body is more prone to wear and tear, with for example conditions, such as varicose veins, cataracts and dodgy hips and knees. It is therefore critical that there are independent facilities available, to help take the strain off the NHS. But it’s not only those who are privately insured, or have the funds to self-pay, who can take advantage of private facilities. Benenden members can gain access to Benenden Hospital, one of the South East’s foremost independent hospitals, as can NHS patients from contracted areas, under the e-referral system. A ‘Centre of Excellence’ staffed by only the best specialists Benenden Hospital is a Centre of Excellence for the key areas of orthopaedics, particularly hip and knee replacement; varicose veins, as the UK’s largest single site provider of Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT); and for cataract surgery. Each of these areas is staffed by some of the UK’s leading consultant surgeons, assisted by specially trained medical and non-medical support teams. Indeed, Mr Hugh Apthorp pioneered a ‘Rapid Recovery Programme’ for hip replacements which allows patients, when clinically appropriate, to be discharged after just one nights stay at the hospital; Mr Eddie Chaloner and Mr Aaron Sweeney are leading venous surgeons using EVLT as a minimally invasive preferred option; whilst Mr Anders Granberg and Mr Keith Fogg, lead a team that only contains specialist cataract consultants. All of these services, and support teams, are ably assisted by the hospital’s Diagnostic Services facility. Already able to cater for a wide range of scans and tests, the facility is currently
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By the time you read this it will be all over. I shall be enjoying the delights of the occasional cheese sandwich or roast potato and sleeping through the night. Yes, after months of planning, weeks of shopping, and acres of lists, the wedding will be over. I will have stopped boring my friends with details of the plans and be boring them with the photos. (I’m writing just 72 hours before the big day. It’s 5am and I gave up trying to sleep so decided to write for you instead!). Whenever big occasions come along, most of us decide to make more effort to look our best. My husband and I both want to look great on the day but we have taken very different routes to get there. Whilst he has focused on the outside appearance, I’ve been more concerned with what’s going on under the clothes. We discovered a fabulous tailoring service to have a suit made to measure for him. They use a machine to scan the body and take hundreds of measurements. The suit is then cut exactly to those dimensions so there are only few alterations to be made. Although he wasn’t at all keen on the idea at first, the minute he put on the suit he was sold. He is not a natural suitwearer – he’s much more at home in a pair of shorts – but I’m certain he’ll wear this one more often because he feels so good in it. And, as so often happens, once he started, he couldn’t stop. A designer tie cost him more than his last suit did, but he was happy to pay it because he could see and feel the difference. For me finding the right outfit was critical but actually just a small part. For me, looking fabulous is about glowing with health and vitality. It means being confident enough to forget about yourself and focus on others. I believe people remember this long after they forget what you wear - and they will love you for it. So, as well as searching for the perfect dress, (which I bought in a lovely little boutique in Italy), I decided to deal with an issue which was affecting my confidence. My growing waistline. I don’t think I’m alone in this, am I?
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As we women get older, it becomes more difficult to keep weight and body shape under control and I was developing a definite “muffin-top”. Many women accept this as an inevitable consequence of getting older and are relaxed about it which is great for them, but it wasn’t right for me. The upcoming wedding gave me the perfect reason to sort it out. I cut my calories, joined the gym and, quite quickly the weight started to come off but after a few months, it stopped. It’s not unusual and it’s why so many people give up, but I had a clear goal and a deadline so my motivation was high. I refused to consider high street diet aids – full of sugars, milk waste and soy protein. Yuk! I wanted to lose weight but not at that cost. I discovered the right solution for me was a high quality nutrition programme and hit my target weight with two weeks to spare. I am loving my slimmer body. I’ve changed my eating habits and feel more healthy and happy about myself. I know I shall be a better host on the big day because I won’t feel selfconscious and can focus on the most important thing – making the day wonderful for the happy couple and their guests. As the big day approaches I now have other things to think about. The final dress fittings brought tears to my eyes. I know every bride is beautiful but are they really this beautiful? The hen do proved that she still can’t party as hard as me. My son doesn’t quite understand that suits need cleaning and shirts look better when they’ve at least seen an iron. Arranging transport for a hundred people to and from the gorgeous wilderness that my daughter decided would be the perfect venue is a logistics nightmare. And sorting out a table plan that keeps everybody happy is totally impossible. We’re loving every minute of it! In just a few days it will be over. My little baby girl will be married and starting a new stage of her life. And I’ll be back at the gym. Michèle x Pop over to my website www.micheleduke.co.uk or my facebook page www.facebook.com/MicheleDukeFashionBeauty to see some photos of the wedding and my lovely new fashion collection. If you would like any more information about these topics, please email me on michele@micheleduke.co.uk.
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For three years now the Multi-Skills Workshop (MSW) has been offering courses, tuition and workshop facilities to the general public in woodwork and metalwork based activities. The workshop was the idea of retiring school teacher David Boniface, who after thirty years of teaching children workshop based courses wanted to offer adults the opportunity to learn and be creative in a well-equipped environment. Now, with over 250 students having taken advantage of the courses, tuition and facilities on offer, ‘Students’ from all walks of life and a very wide variety of ages have undertaken projects ranging from jewellery to large pieces of furniture, and varying in complexity from elements of machinery to beautiful but very simple turned wooden bowls. It is evident that the workshop experience offered by David at the MSW is greatly appreciated by all those that sign up. A comment from Andrew Humm who has been attending the MSW for two years; “Being a complete novice, the Wednesday night Woodworking Beginner’s Class suited me perfectly. I signed up for a course that familiarised us with basic tools and techniques. In a relaxed and friendly atmosphere you can work at your own pace, with as much or as little help and advice as suits you, with continued encouragement and enthusiasm from David, the Course Director.”
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October 1st is officially Older People's Day - an international day created to recognise and celebrate the achievements and contributions Events me Program older people make to our society. East Sussex County Council has partnered with local seniors forums, community groups and other organisations to put together a wide range of events to celebrate Older People's Day. These run from early September until the end of October, to find out more pick up an events programme leaflet (Pictured) or read it online at: new.eastsussex.gov.uk/community/over50s/ olderpeoplesday/ r 2015
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SUMMER BUDGET- What has changed for readers of Golden Times In previous articles we have discussed Inheritance Tax and Care Fees Planning. From April 2017, the Government will initially bring in an additional £100,000 per person Nil Rate Band allowance over and above the existing £325,000 allowance. It will only apply to a deceased’s interest in property left to children and grandchildren, unless it is sold after the budget when protections will be put in place to ensure that those who downsize or live in rented accommodation in later life are not disadvantaged. The main residence allowance will then increase by £25,000 each financial year up to April 2020. However, the basic £325,000 will remain fixed until 2021. Not everyone will benefit from the property related increased allowance from April 2017. The 2nd main issue has been the postponement in the capping of the cost of nursing care from April 2016 to 2020 at the earliest. We believe that concerns relating to inheritance tax and funding the cost of care still remain and if you require further advice please feel free to contact me. Natalie Ringwood Independent Financial Adviser & Long Term Care Consultant
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A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY! Thursday 1st. October 2015 from 10am to 4pm. This is the date for the Good Life Show to be held at: Winter Gardens, Compton Street, Eastbourne BN21 4BP. Last years was an outstanding success attracting over sixty exhibitors, so far it could prove to be an even larger event this year. The exhibition coincides with National Peoples Day and is incorporating Eastbourne Disability Group Roadshow. The day will offer a wide range of lifestyle information and demonstrations for the over 50s. The great news – entry is free and is open to all! Refreshments will be available. The show is presented by: Eastbourne Seniors Forum, the over 50s Forum and Age Concern Eastbourne. Come and join us for a great and informative day out at The Good Life Show. Many stalls cover a wide range of interests and services including: health, local and international clubs, legal , hobbies, fitness, leisure and learning. There will be things to buy, things to try and things to talk about. For more information please contact: Steve Thornett 01323 479846.
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Tricia's column - Autumn Leaves
eason of mists and mellow fruitfulness, Close August must have seen the bosom-friend of the maturing sun; Conspiring Met Office weather warning with him how to load and bless, With fruit the department clocking up record amounts of overtime! vines that round the thatch-eves run. That's Mr Keats' view of Autumn, for me it's more September is also that time of year when the like 'Season of chills and woolly AU T 20 UMN 15 apples of our eye cardigans, Time to book a holiday and get packed off turn the heating on...' But even I have back to school to admit that September is usually a again to give all very pleasant time of year to enjoy the parents and grandparents a well East Sussex. earned break! The back-to-school I've only lived here for around 10 years edition of our sister publication "The after migrating south from Surrey, but Family Buzz" (pictured here) is on I'm still amazed at how much goes hand this autumn to provide a wide on around here during September. range of information to keep the kids Festivals celebrating everything from occupied and entertained ahead of seafood to the arts to walking, fetes, Christmas. markets and more live music than you The FREE Family-Friendly Guide Shocking as it is to be using the "c" could shake a pair of maracas at. It's to what's on & where to go in East Sussex! word at this time of year, it'll soon be all going on in East Sussex and you upon us, as you can tell from the ever can find out how to join in by reading so subtle appearance of "festive" adverts within this Golden Times ! I'm hoping we'll enjoy an indian summer this very magazine! autumn. A few warm, sunny days would be a great No harm at all in being forewarned about what the excuse to get out and track down some glorious Yuletide of 2015 is going to bring, but I think I'll focus autumn foliage similar to the wonderful display on getting the grandchildren through Halloween in on the cover of this magazine. We could certainly one piece first! Have a wonderful Autumn and I'll do with a nice, mild, crisp September considering see you all in November ! to advertise with us call Debby on 01424 429139
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YOUR CHANCE TO WIN BALLET TICKETS! The renowned Russian State Ballet and Opera House is back with 3 new vibrant, stunning and enchanting ballet productions which will captivate and delight the whole family Directed and choreographed by former Bolshoi Theatre Ballet Dancer, Konstantin Uralsky & performed by a large live Orchestra The Nutcracker (Eastbourne 20 Oct – Tunbridge Wells 10 Nov - Hastings 28 Nov) Music by Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky Swan Lake (Eastbourne 19 Oct) Another Tchaikovsky favourite overflowing with evocative orchestrations and breath-taking dance. Don Quixote (Eastbourne 21 Oct) Music by Ludwig Minkus. A ballet based on episodes from the famous novel Don Quixote de la Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes. Love, duels and spectacular choreography are mixed with a dash of Spanish passion in this most beautiful and moving ballet. To win a pair of tickets to the Ballet and venue of your choice, send your answer to these three questions to Golden Times Ballet competition, 78 Elphinstone Rd, Hastings E Sussex TN34 2BS, or email your answers to win@goldentimes.co.uk. Questions A – Who wrote the music of The Nutcracker? B – Who wrote the music of Swan Lake? C – Which novel is Don Quixote based on? Entries must be with us by Friday 9th October, we'll pick the lucky winner at random. Good luck !
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This year’s Rye Arts Festival runs from 11th to 27th September 2015 and offers 60 events covering classical, folk, country, Cajun and Irish music; literary talks and historical walks; theatre & dance; cinema; comedy; fine art, ceramic and photographic exhibitions and a fashion show. Classical Music highlights include the welcome return of Euphonia Company with a fully-staged production of Mozart’s deservedly popular Don Giovanni on 12th and also on 26th September. All the singers, and the musicians in the full orchestra, are professionals so this is a must-see event. Contemporary music comes in a variety of genres. And the quality this year really is superb. We are thrilled to have The Rails, the award-winning folk duo on the opening Saturday 12th. And Altan on the following Saturday are an Irish band par excellence. The Mountain Firework Company provides a winning folk/alternative country formula on 17th Sept. And if you remember the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band the performance of the much missed, bonkers’ Viv Stanshall’s Sir Henry at Rawlinson End on 24th September will be unmissable. And there is much, much more on offer during the fortnight! This year we have seen the opening of The Kino in Rye and so cinema has been added to the 2015 programme. We will have local film director and artist Dave McKean narrating his The Gospel of Us, which is based on Christ’s passion but is set in Port Talbot. So if music, theatre, literature, cinema or informing and inspiring speakers float your boat, check out the 60-plus events between 11th and 27th September in Rye and make sure you don’t miss one of the best Arts Festivals in the UK! More information is available by telephoning the Box Office on 01797 224442 or checking out www.ryeartsfestival. co.uk. The Box Office is open for personal bookings at Phillips & Stubbs in Cinque Ports St, Rye, from 9.30am to 12.30pm Monday to Saturday – otherwise you can book tickets online from the website. To advertise in Golden Times call Debby on: 01424 429139
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Gardening tips for mid-late summer from Phoenix Gardening. Traditionally now is the time a lot of people think of
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TOP TEN GARDENING TIPS FROM PHOENIX GARDENING:
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Easier said than done, but don’t rush a garden, live with it for a bit, map the passage of the sun throughout the year, work out what you need or want your garden for, make a checklist before you set about changing it all.
Greenhouses – they may well be on your wish list but they take time and effort, they need to be ventilated, maintained and come with their own set of pests. Do you have the time or the inclination or will it become another shed?
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Gardening takes time, weeding especially can take several hours so if you have little time look at low maintenance plants like herbaceous perennials and those that require little or no pruning.
Share\recycle - if a plant has got too big or you have too much of it try giving a clump to someone else, you never know they may have something you want. There are plenty of online sites you can place them on.
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Right plant right place – this can never be stressed too much if a plant likes full sun don’t plant it in the shade, it’s worth taking a bit of time researching the plants you like the look of and seeing what their growing conditions are.
Gardening isn’t an exact science, experiment be bold. Try propagating cuttings collect seeds. You may fail, you may succeed first time, that one success outweighs any amount of failure. You can justly feel smug as you walk past a six foot shrub you grew from a three inch cutting.
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Look at companion planting where one plant can help support another. i.e marigolds in a veg patch not only aid pollination but their smell also deters some pests.
Try growing a few vegetables or herbs you don’t need oodles of space, you can grow carrots in buckets, pots or potatoes in bags, runner beans up a wigwam.
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Gardens don’t have to be closed up in October\November and re awakened in March. There are plenty of plants and shrubs that can add colour over winter.
This could easily be number one just enjoy it, its good therapy. Try attracting wildlife, plants for bees or butterflies, put up a nesting box.
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Preserved steam trains running through the heart of Sussex Regular services between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead until November as well as special events! Visit out website for full timetable. For more information or to purchase please contact
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www.bluebell-railway.com Invitation to Chestnut Tree House Open Days
2015 Friday 2 and Saturday 3 October 10am to 4pm Come and see us at Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice to find out about the care we provide across Sussex.
Visit our new Woodland Walk
Wheelchair accessible Parking
Refreshments
Dover Lane, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9PX 01903 871820 www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk Like our Chestnut Tree House Facebook page Follow us @ChestnutSussex Registered charity no 256789
Tours – no need to book
On Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd October, Chestnut Tree House, the children’s hospice for Sussex, will be throwing open its doors and inviting people from across the county to come and see the hospice for themselves. The Open Days take place every two years and are a fantastic opportunity for the charity to show the local community what their generosity has achieved and to say thank you for their support. Everybody is welcome. As well as tours of the House, visitors can experience the sights, sounds and scents of the new wheelchair-accessible Woodland Walk. There will be a chance to meet the Care Team who do such a wonderful job looking after the children and families. There’s no need to book and parking and refreshments are available on both days. Just come along between 10am and 4pm and find out for yourself what a special place Chestnut Tree House is! Chestnut Tree House Dover Lane Poling Near Arundel West Sussex BN18 9PX Tel: 01903 871820 www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk
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Your Will makes a difference We all put off writing a Will, but having an upto-date Will is the only way to ensure that your wishes are fulfilled. Writing a Will brings security and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Will Writing Appeal to support Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice
1-25 October 2015
From 1 to 25 October 2015 a number of solicitors in Sussex have kindly offered appointments to write or update a standard Will in return for a suggested donation to Chestnut Tree House.
Ti me to ma ke your Will?
This offer does not oblige you to include a gift in your Will to Chestnut Tree House, but we hope that you may consider us once you have provided for your loved ones. Gifts in Wills are a very special way in which you can support our work.
Between 1-25 October, write or update your Will, while supporting your local children’s hospice. Our Will Writing Appeal is supported by local solicitors who have kindly agreed to offer their services, in return for a suggested donation* to Chestnut Tree House.
*Suggested donations: £75 codicil, £100 single Will and £150 mirror Will
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• Your own private studio accommodation security, independence and companionship in • Fresh, home cooked meals included houses in Hove, •our Independence, privacy,Heathfield, and choice Eastbourne and St Leonards-on-Sea. • Company and support •You Clear, all have inclusive pricing will your own studio flat with the Come and see us in Eastbourne, Hove, Heathfield & St bonus of daily fresh home-cooked meals Leonards on Sea.
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For more information, visit: www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk/ willwritingappeal Telephone: 01903 706330 Email: wills@chestnut-tree-house.org.uk
On average one in four of the children who use our services is cared for thanks to gifts in Wills. Gifts in Wills come in all sizes, but every gift in every Will makes a difference. You can find details about our Will Writing Appeal and all participating solicitors on our website, www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk/ willwritingappeal. Or call Judith Owen-Philips 01903 706330 or email wills@chestnut-treehouse.org.uk for more information. Abbeyfield South Downs, a local charity offering housing to older people throughout East Sussex, are embarking on an ambitious project. Their current site at Mill Road in Heathfield, plus an adjacent site, Gray Court, purchased recently are to undergo major redevelopment. It is hoped that a new facility will be developed offering state of the art modern Independent Living with Care. The proposal is for 51 apartments with an onsite Care team available to support those living there. Chief Executive, Nolan Taylor said, "This is a fantastic opportunity for more older people in Wealden to benefit from the long-established Abbeyfield ethos. Our charity offers the highest standards of housing and care, whilst maintaining our normal, reasonable pricing, making a luxurious lifestyle in later life accessible to all." Abbeyfield began in 1956 when Richard Carr-Gomm became concerned about the number of elderly and lonely people living in Bermondsey, London. Today the Abbeyfield Movement has grown to include about 500 member societies throughout the UK, and many more in other countries. The member societies provide between them accommodation for over 8,000 residents, supported by as many as 10,000 volunteers. The Abbeyfield way of life provides a balance of privacy and caring support which can be ideal for many older people who no longer feel happy living alone. Abbeyfield South Downs 01435 866539 www.abbeyfield.com/south-downs
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Event Listings Gladrags Day Trip to London 17th October Social club for women, trip to London for lunch & Audrey Hepburn exhibition. Tel Michele on 07801 621310 Hastings Bonfire Celebrations 17th Oct, from 7pm Hastings Seafront Spectacular torchlit parade followed by a firework display. hbbs.info Swan Lake 19th October, 7.30pm Congress theatre, Eastbourne The Russian State Ballet & Opera House perform the timeless classic. eastbournetheatres.co.uk Sussex Stompers perform for Deanland Jazz Club 20th Oct, 8-10.30pm Inn on the Park, Deanland Wood Park, Deanland Road, Golden Cross BN27 3RN Dance floor, brolly parade, light meals available, free
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Bexhill Farmers Market Devonshire Square Fridays 8.30am to 2pm Brede Farmers Market Village Hall, Brede Fridays 10am to 12pm Communitywise Food & Craft Market Ocklynge Road, Eastbourne Last Saturday of the month 10am to 12.30pm Eastbourne Borough Market Terminus Rd, Eastbourne Every Wedneday & Sunday 9.30am to 3.30pm Hailsham Farmers Market Market St, Hailsham 2nd Saturday of each month 9am to 12.30pm
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Gladrags Sunday Lunch in Hastings 26th October Social club for women meeting for Sunday Lunch. Tel Michele on 07801 621310
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Moroccan style meatballs with an aromatic, spicy sauce- Recipe by Faz Razeen Bring a bit of North African sunshine to your dining table with tasty spiced meatballs with an aromatic sauce. In Arabic, meatballs are called Kofta or Köfte and are extremely popular and by far the favourite versions are spiced from North African cuisine. Many of Algerian, Tunisian and Moroccan restaurants offer them as a starter or in a fragrant main-course tagine with couscous. Ingredients (Serves 4) For the Meatballs: 500g lean minced lamb 2 - 3 dessertspoons of olive oil 2 red onions (1 onion for mince lamb and other for the sauce) 1 beaten egg Tagine spice paste use ½ jar (from Tesco 185g) ½ teaspoonful of ground cumin 2 cloves of chopped garlic 2 teaspoonful of salt Bunch of fresh coriander chopped (separate two halves I part for mince and other part for sauce) For the sauce: 2 - 3 dessertspoons of olive oil I chopped onion Chopped coriander Handful of pitted black olives Thumb sized piece ginger, peeled and grated 2 cloves of garlic chopped 1 dessertspoon of chili flakes or alternatively chili powder ½ orange thinly sliced 1 teaspoonful of salt 2 dessertspoons of ‘’Moroccan herb & spice blend’’ (from Tesco by Schwartz 40g) 1 tin of chopped plum tomatoes 400g
Method: Mix mince lamb with finely chopped onion, half jar of the tagine paste, chopped coriander, chopped garlic, 1 teaspoonful of salt and ½ spoonful of ground cumin, tagine spice paste and mix well with all the ingredients with a beaten egg to combine thoroughly. Mix and form into reasonable sized meatballs, once meatballs are properly completed leave in the fridge for around four hours. Heat 2 dessert spoons of olive oil in a large frying pan and add the meatballs in batches, frying until browned all over. Cook in two batches 10-12 minutes for each batch of meatballs. Once meatballs are cooked and firm, remove and leave on a plate until the spicy sauce is ready. To prepare spicy sauce, heat the olive oil in a large, lidded saucepan or heatproof dish, then add the chopped onion, chopped coriander, grated ginger, chopped garlic, 1 teaspoonful of salt, chilli flakes and two spoonfuls of Moroccan herb & spice blend. Cook for 5 minutes on medium heat until the onions are softened and starting to colour then add the pre-prepared meatballs and pitted black olives and thinly sliced orange, finally add chopped plum tin tomatoes with the juice into the pan and mix well to create an aromatic sauce, cook for further 25 minutes on medium heat with lid covered turning the meatballs a couple of times. This dish is excellent when served with couscous, most of us buy couscous in packets at many of the major supermarkets which is actually instant couscous. It has already been steamed and dried for us. It only needs to be mixed with boiling water and allowed to sit undisturbed for a few minutes before being ready to eat. In this recipe I have cooked half a cup of garden peas and mixed with couscous to add colour and taste.
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44-45 George St, Old Town, Hastings
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ll the team at Whites proudly welcome you to our family run restaurant situated on George Street in Hastings’ historic Old Town, nestled between the ancient East and West Hills. Whites offers customers free wifi, and is just a short distance from Rock-a-Nore beach, home to the local fishing fleet, with it’s famous black net huts. Here at Whites we are very proud of our newly refitted open kitchen, which has been awarded the highest rating for food hygiene by the food standards agency. Not only can you see your food being prepared to the highest standards but also enjoy the enticing aromas generated by our talented chef. Whether enjoying a welcome lunchtime break from Christmas shopping to a romantic evening meal, Whites is the perfect venue. Relax with a glass of wine and watch the world go by as you make your selection from the wide range of dishes on offer. We are proud to boast that as many of our ingredients as possible are sourced locally and our delicious specials board is regularly updated with seasonal dishes. From November 27th until December 23rd, we will be offering our 2015 Christmas menu for tables of five and above. Our dedicated team have put together a menu that offers a wide range of quality food at an excellent price. Please call us on 01424 719846 for booking details or visit our website www.whitesbar.co.uk for further information. Bon appetit! - Alex and Ellie
Christmas Menu Starters
2015
• Scallop, crab and parmesan cheese gratin. Presented in the shell and served with a salad garnish and french bread. • Succulent tiger prawns. Pan fried in a garlic and herb butter. • Smoked haddock chowder. Homemade with succulent fillets of naturally smoked haddock, served with french bread. • (v) Wedge of breaded Cornish brie. Deep fried and served with cranberry jelly and dressed salad. • Mussels à la crème. Blue shell mussels from the crystal clear waters off the Shetlands
Mains
• Whites' traditional old fashioned Christmas roast. Choose from either crown of turkey or belly of pork with crackling, served with home roasted potatoes, honey roasted seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, pigs in blankets, chestnut stuffing, bread sauce, cranberry jelly or apple sauce and our very own, rich, port gravy. • (v) Mushroom and stilton wellington. Served with a crisp dressed mixed salad and rosemary salted, gourmet chunky chips. • Seafood carbonara. Traditional spaghetti pasta dish, with an assortment of fish and shellfish in a rich, creamy sauce. Served with garlic bread. • One pot rabbit. Slow cooked local rabbit with seasonal vegetables and herbed dumplings in red wine and port stock, with a bowl of rustic bread to dunk. • Whites' moules à la crème. (Extra £3.00 supplement) A kilo of fresh mussels with an assortment of shellfish (crayfish, tiger prawns, langoustines) served with a basket of bread. • Luxury fish pie. A decadent, Christmas version of our famous fish pie. Scallops, monkfish, smoked cod, cockles, squid, and tiger prawns, topped off with buttery mashed potato and gruyère cheese
Desserts
• Traditional Christmas Pudding. Served with brandy butter. • Apple and cranberry crumble. Served with vanilla ice cream. • Baileys pancake. With Movenpick white chocolate ice cream. • Malted chocolate truffle bar. Biscuit crumb base, layered with milk chocolate mousse and chocolate nougat centre. Served with clotted cream for extra indulgence! • Warmed chocolate fudge cake served with vanilla ice cream • Assortment of cheese and biscuits (extra £3.50 supplement) with a fig, apple and ale chutney, grapes and celery Tea, coffee and mints.
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Find Your Inner Superhero for The Y Front Run Campaign On Sunday 27th September, the 3rd annual Hastings Y Front Run will be taking place again in Alexandra Park, and the organisers would love to see all the local men put their pants on or dress as Superheroes and sign up to help raise awareness of male cancer. 150 fantastic guys ran around the park last year in their pants and helped raise over £6,000 for the campaign’s chosen charities, which includes St Michael’s Hospice, bringing the total raised so far to an amazing £10,000. Registration is easy – simply email the team at: y-frontrun-hastings@ hotmail.co.uk and they will send you the relevant form or alternatively visit: w w w. y f r o n t r u n . co.uk where you can download the form to complete. They are also holding a “Pants Day” in Asda, St Leonards on Saturday 19th September if you want to pop along and join in. Don’t delay guys, sign up and let’s kick male cancer in the balls!
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Local Clubs & Associations Anderida Writers, E'bourne Tel: Tony Flood 01323 471726 or Elizabeth Wright 01323 503952 Age Concern Social Club (Battle) Tel : Ruby Kiley 01424 773536
Bexhill Over 55 Club 45 Eversley Rd. Bexhill Tel : 01424 212911
Eastbourne Lions Club www.eastbournelions.net Tel : 0845 8332705
Bexhill Rotary Club 01424 843975 bexhill.rotaryweb.org
E'bourne Dickens Fellowship 7pm, 2nd Mon of each month at Bibbendum wine bar, Grange Rd,. 01323 646659 or 471615
Age Concern Eastbourne William & Patricia Venton Centre Tel : 01323 638474
Bexhill Royal Air Forces Association Tel: 01424 220114 bexhillrafa.co.uk
Arlington Arts Group Thu eves, Arlington Village hall www.arlingtonartsgroup.co.uk
Bexhill Royal British Legion bexhillroyalbritishlegionclub. co.uk 01424 212215
Battle Lions Club battlelionsclub@gmail.com Tel : 0845 8335826
Bexhill Sailing Club Tel: 01424 212906 bexhillsc.co.uk
Battle Rotary Club 01424-774447 battlerotary.org.uk
Breathe Easy Bexhill Supporting people with lung conditions 077616 98423
Bexhill Club of Past Rotarians Meets 2pm, 1st Wed of each month, Northern Hotel, Sea Rd, Bexhill.
Cooden Beach Sports & Social Club Tel: 01424 844810 cbssc.co.uk
Bexhill Hanoverian Study Group Local history club meets 3rd Tues each month 01424 212932 Bexhill International Folk Dance Group 1st & 3rd Thurs of each month 01424 222382
Cooden Millennium Afternoon Townswomen's Guild Meet 1st Wed of the Month Tel: 01424 844831 Crafts 4 U Meets 1st Thursday of each month, St Marthas Church Hall, Little Common. 01424 216242 or 853847
Eastbourne & District Osteoporosis Support Group 2nd Tues of each month excl. Jan, Feb & Aug., 2.30pm, Victoria Baptist Curch, Eldon Rd, Ebourne Tel : 07591637753 Eastbourne & District Philatelic Society Meets each Thu at 7.30pm St John Ambulance Brigade HQ, Bourne St, Eastbourne. www.eastbournestampclub.co.uk Eastbourne Parkinsons' Assoc. Meet 4th Tues each month at Christ the King Catholic Church, Princes Rd Tel : 01273 512204 Eastbourne Photographic Society epscameraclub.co.uk Eastbourne Rotary Club eastbournerotary.org.uk Eastbourne Seniors Club Tel: 01323 728157 eastbourneseniorsclub.org.uk
Bexhill & District Probus Club Meets 4th Thursday each month Tel : 01424 552872
Cuckmere Valley Petanque Club Sundays, Tues & Weds At Hankham Tel: 01323 469340
Bexhill Lions Club www.bexhill-lions.org Tel : 0845 8330591
Diabetes UK, Hastings & Rother Voluntary Group Tel: 07974 356653
Eastbourne & District Trade Union Club 48 Seaside, 01323 727703
Eastbourne AM Rotary Club www.eastbourneamrotary.org
East Sussex Townswomen's Guild Tel: 01424 753108 or 01424 213207
Bexhill Model Railway Club Meets weekly www.bexhillmrc.org.uk Tel : 01424 843379 Bexhill Marina Townswomen's Guild Tel: 01424 211140
Eastbourne Angling Club eastbourneanglingclub.com Eastbourne Area Epilepsy Grp eaeg.org.uk 01323 504893
Eastbourne Seniors Forum Tel: 01323 479846 esf.online.org
Eastbourne and District Soroptimists (Women’s Organisation) 2nd and 4th Monday of the month
01323 769004 sigbi.org.uk Friends of the E'bourne Hospital Tel: 01323 438236 www.esht.nhs.uk/friends/ eastbourne The Green Lawn Tennis Club. 68-70 Tower Rd West, St Leonards. Tennis for all ages. www.thegreenltc.co.uk or Phillip on 01424 422025 Hailsham & District University of the Third Age contact: www.hailshamu3a.co.uk Hailsham Horticultural Soc. hailshamhorticulturalsociety. blogspot.uk Harbour Friends Wednesdays at the Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club harbourfriend@googlemail.com www.harbourfriends.co.uk Hastings & E Sussex Philatelic Society 1st & 3rd Thu of each month at The John Taplin Centre, St Leonards. Tony Calton 01424 434496 Chris Dadswell 01424 44477 Hastings & St. Leonards Ladies Miniature Golf Club Tues pm. White Rock Gdns. Rita 01424 433178 or Betty 01424 422381. Hastings Scottish Country Dance Club Thursdays, 7.30pm, Arthur Easton Centre, St Michaels Hospice. Hastings & Rother University of the 3rd Age Tel : Sian Trevellion 07970727180 Hastings & St Leonards Angling Association Tel: 01424 431923 hstlaa.webs.com
Hastings & St Leonards Royal Air Forces Association Tel: 01424 430250 rafahastings.co.uk Hastings & St Leonards Seniors Forum 01424 432295 hssf.org.uk Hastings WW Social Club Meet at EHSAA on the stade Thu eves 8pm, Eunice Britten, Secretary - 01424 428694 Hooe Open Group (Ladies Club) Tel Edna Wallis on 01424 842591 Lions Club of Hastings Tel: 01424 435564 hastingslions.org.uk Little Common Bridge Club Thu afternoon 01424 216746 Little Common Horticultural Society Meets 2nd Friday Each month. Visit: www.lchs.co.uk Little Common Morning Townswomens Guild 4th Thurs each month Tel 01424 843163 Little Common Probus Club Meets 2nd Thursday each month. 01424 892428 Old Hastings Club 39a High St, Hastings. 01424 43194 Polegate Painting/Sketching Group Meets Mon 7pm and Tues 9.45am Tel: 01323 484568 or 487510 Pett Royal British Legion Tel: 01424 814866 Polegate Twinning Assoc. Participate in visits to France & Germany & other social events. Tel : 01323 486921
Rother Seniors Forum 01424 870801 rotherseniorsforum.org.uk Royal Signals Assoc. Meet 2nd Thurs each month 8pm at TA centre on Seaside, Eastbourne. Tel : 01424 851701 Royal Voluntary Service: Russel Centre, Eastbourne. Tel: 01323 412279 Isabel Blackman Centre, Winding Street, Hastings. Tel: 01424 446428 Isabel Blackman Club, South Street, St Leonards. Tel: 01424 426090 Rye & District Day Centre Tues & Weds each week 01797 226535 Rye & District Lions Club 0845 8332825 Rye Royal British Legion Tel: 01797 222564 ryebritishlegion.org.uk Sidley Friendship Club 3rd Monday of each month at All Saints Church Hall, Sidley. Open to those over 50. Tel 01424 730961 Silverhill Townswomens Guild. 1st Monday of each month, St Matthews Church Hall, Silverhill, St Leonards Tel 01424 436483 Sovereign Polyphony Eastbourne's female harmony choir.www.sovereignpolyphony. com
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