Seaford Scene November 2011

SEAFORD Scene November 2011 Issue 55

YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY AND WHAT’S ON GUIDE

What Is The Clinton Centre?

Tree Council’s Big Autumn Tree Plant

Neighbourhood Watch Autumn Newsletter New Lease Of Life For ‘The Base’

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by Lesley Harvey

Welcome to the ‘bumper’ November issue of Seaford Scene, your monthly community magazine, business directory and what’s on guide. Well there’s certainly a lot going on in Seaford, what with fund-raising events, music, arts and crafts, sports, indoor and outdoor activities. Just take a look at the lengthy contents on the right...it’s all happening right on your doorstep! It’s also Bonfire Night on the 5th and Remembrance Sunday on the 13th and dare I say it Christmas is only few weeks away, so there are great ideas throughout the magazine for what and where to buy presents or vouchers for your friends and loved ones (or yourselves!).

Stay warm, keep your pets indoors on the 5th and enjoy your November issue.

6 International Beachwatch Survey 6 Sudoku 6 Seaford Rotary Club Presents...

8 What Is The Clinton Centre?

9 New Members for Martello Rotary Club 12 Seaford Live! Hit The High Notes 16 Christmas Arts & Crafts At The Crypt 18 Seaford Artist’s New Collection 20 What’s On At The Hop? 20 Newhaven & Dist. Model Railway Club 26 Hot Stone Massage at Haven Therapies 32 Running Commentary 36 Cycle Network Moving Planet Walk 39 Living At Cuckmere Haven Part 3 41 Seaford Martello Rotary Proms Night 42/3 Seaford & Bishopstone Neighbourhood

Watch Autumn Newsletter 48 New Lease of Life For ‘The Base’ 50 Seaford Author Publishes Debut Novel 50 Seaford Dancers in Charity Tapathon 53 RAFA Anniversary Parade 2011 57 Seaford Natural History Society 57 Seaford Choral Society 60 A Seaford Scene 62 St James’ Trust Christmas Fayre 62 East Sussex Disability Association 62 That Super Duper ‘70s Show Review 64 Who’s Who In Seaford?

66 Seaford & District Horticultural Society 69 Seaford Gardening Club 69 Seaford in Bloom 73 Tree Councils Big Autumn Tree Plant 73 Who, What, Where & When?

76 Friends Of The Crouch 80 Indie Band ‘Dr Scardo’ Gig In Seaford 80 Seaford Rugby Football Club Fixtures 87 Motorsports Challenge For Hospice Care 91 Seaford Kurlers Visit Hayling Island 95 Outward-Looking Seaford 95 Sussex Roamability 100 What’s On In Seaford? Pg. 100 - 104 105 ‘Rotten Seaford’ Notice

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Exchanged and Completed within one week - iIT is possible – WE did it!

When the buyers put forward their offer on the Monday, they advised us that their plan was to complete that Friday. Naturally we were very pleased to assist them in doing so, and with the property being vacant, our vendor was also more than happy to help in any way.

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We verified the buyers position with their legal representative, Colin Edmunds of Howlett Clarke in Brighton. When asked whether it be possible to complete the sale on the Friday, he replied that he’d rather not as he was off that particular day, therefore Thursday would be better!

It was refreshing to be involved in a transaction with such committed buyers and sellers, with both solicitors, including Leta Kerin of Stephen Rimmer in Eastbourne who was acting for the sellers. We find a number of property transactions proceed on auto pilot mode, with buyers, sellers, solicitors and estate agents all believing a sale needs to take 8 to10 weeks to reach completion. With all avenues of communication rapidly progressing, sadly the home moving process has remained behind the times. This does not always need to be the case, as this scenario has proved.

Well done to all involved - let this be a lesson to us all !

(Photo: David Jordan hands the keys over to Patricia Ward)

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In June this year I sold my house in Brighton and moved into a flat. Money was in the bank, furniture in store, all I needed was a new home.

After exhaustive house viewings wide and far and three abortive offers, this house and Seaford tugged at my heart strings. Once the decision was made, we moved fast. My partner had previously exchanged and completed in one day on a factory unit so this encouraged me to attempt to do the same (although not in one day!)

Agreement was obtained from: my solicitor, Colin Edmunds at Quality Solicitors, Howlett Clarke, the vendors and their solicitor, the estate agent, David Jordan of Seaford and Lewes District Council. They all worked in combination to achieve what was thought to be the impossible. In theory everyone can do their own conveyancing, there is no mystery and there is no reason for a sale to take three to six months, providing there is no chain. Searches can be done on-line to check that there is no proposed building nearby, no chemical factories or roads going through the property. Lewes DC offer environmental searches and Land Registry show title and any covenants. A solicitor is required to handle the finances and offer legal peace of mind.

From offer to completion, everybody worked together with the sole purpose - a fast sale, and we achieved our goal. On 8th August this year we exchanged and completed on the same day with money in place, legal requirements met and a happy purchaser.

Thank you to everyone involved. Patricia Ward

The vendors were also delighted by the exceptional services provided by David and the staff at David Jordan Estate Agents. Also Leta Kerin at Stephen Rimmer LLP Solicitors, who ensured a very smooth transfer of ownership. The process could not have been completed this quickly without the dedicated professionalism of all those involved.

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INTERNATIONAL BEACHWATCH SURVEY Councillor Sylvia Dunn joined forces with volunteers, Seaford Town Councillors, Seaford Lifeguards and the Marine Conservation Society to take part in the International Beachwatch Survey at Seaford Bay during the weekend of 17th and 18th September.

Despite terrible weather, 24 volunteers arrived to take part in the survey and beach clean. It was estimated that over 40kg of litter, including bottle tops, plastic straps, odd socks, small toys, fishing net, glass and charcoal was cleared from the shingle and responsibly disposed of over the weekend.

Results from the survey will be reported back to the MCS to form part of the national statistics on beach debris. The last international survey showed that over half of the litter collected was plastic, which breaks down into small pieces but takes thousands of years to degrade, remaining in the marine environment.

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SEAFORD ROTARY CLUB PRESENTS...

On the evening of Wednesday 7th September, President Isla Sitwell of the Rotary Club of Seaford presented a cheque for £250 to the Seaford Musical Theatre Juniors to help finance their first production in October.

President Isla told the group, whose ages ranged from 7 years to mid-teens, how enthusiastic he was about young people’s theatre groups, which encourage team work, teach presentation skills and foster long-lasting friendships. He wished them well in their new venture.

CHRISTMAS LATE NIGHT SHOPPING Plans are underway for the 2011 Christmas Late Night Shopping event which will take place for one night only on Friday 2nd December.

Food and Community stalls 4.30pm - 9pm Shops open until late.

Fancy dress competition and best shop display.

Christmas lights switch on 5.30pm

by Father Christmas and the Mayor.

Live music.

Children’s entertainment.

Anyone wishing to have a stall at the event, please contact Dawn Thompson, Seaford Town Council on 01323 894870 or email dawn.thompson@seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk.

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A Vision for Seaford

What is The Clinton Centre?

The Clinton Centre is opposite Tesco Express on the A259 in Seaford. Cross Way Church’s vision is to develop the buildings as a centre for use by the people and organisations of Seaford and as a centre for outreach by the Church, a local ecumenical partnership between the Methodist and United Reformed churches in Seaford. Members of Cross Way believe that the Clinton Centre will cater for a diverse spectrum of groups, both young and old, in the Seaford community The centre is being used now by the church’s own Community Club for 7 to 11 year olds, the church’s Wednesday Fellowship Group and by many local clubs and organisations such as a Youth Drama Group, Fresh Springs, two Line-dancing groups, The WI, dog training group, Seahaven Scouts, gardening club and a number of others. The venue is also used for occasional children’s parties, District and Town Council elections and charity events.

There is a now the need to update the buildings for general community use and to ensure that the facilities meet the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act. So, plans have been prepared by CPL Architects, Eastbourne, for this upgrading. These include good access to the centre from Broad Street North and modern toilet facilities. The kitchen is being enlarged to provide catering facilities for social events and wedding receptions.

Work on these improvements is expected to start in the New Year.

The church membership has already donated generous sums towards the target of £140,000. Money has been raised by various events, the most recent being a recital by harpist Fiona Hosford. Further events are planned including a concert by the Seaford Silver Band on Saturday, 19 November at Cross Way, Steyne Road.

The Keith Baker Trust, a Seaford-based trust, has made a significant grant to support the provision for the disabled.

An exciting project! The Church Secretary, Cochrane Young (898386), would happily receive further gifts, of course, to make this vision a reality!

Photo by Keith Carlisle Seaford Scene wishes to apologise for the text error on page 3 of the October issue. The front cover photo was Cross Way Church, Steyne Road.

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NEW MEMBERS FOR SEAFORD MARTELLO ROTARY CLUB Seaford Martello has now recruited four new members since 1st July. Following a very successful Open Evening held by the club in May, to which a number of prospective members were invited, President Reg Dove has welcomed Jackie Arkwell, Annette Blackman, and the latest recruits, husband and wife Robert and Rosemary Kemp. Their induction was watched by District Governor Duncan Anderson who was visiting the club.

President Reg said: “It is always a pleasure to welcome new friends into the Rotary family. In Rotary every penny we raise goes to charitable causes, both local national and international, but we also have a lot of fun and fellowship.�

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SEAFORD LIVE! HITS THE HIGH NOTES Music and arts festival Seaford Live! has raised almost £1,500 for life-saving charity Sussex Air Ambulance.

The 10-day show held at a number of venues in the town included music from bands and performers, exhibitions, theatre and dance. The event ended with a closing night performance called Hitting the High Notes from Seaford Rock and Jazz orchestra at the Constitutional Club.

This year, organisers decided to raise funds for the Sussex Air Ambulance, which relies almost entirely on public donations, and were delighted with the grand total of £1,433. Seaford Live! secretary John Clayton said: “We are really pleased to have raised such a fantastic amount for such a worthwhile cause. Everyone had a really good time and I’d like to thank all those who contributed, from the performers to the venues, for making it a really enjoyable event.”

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There was a guitar workshop at the Royal British Legion, a rock and blues night at Diellas and a folk dance group at the Downs Leisure Centre. Air Ambulance Head of Fundraising in East Sussex, Bridget Pepper, also read a poem about the charity during an evening of poetry at the Crypt Gallery. She said: “The closing night was nothing short of amazing. I was not expecting such a high level of musical expertise, excellent choice of tunes and mostly enthusiasm. Seaford Rock and Jazz Orchestra are a hidden gem and I can see what a great community spirit exists there.”

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Local hypnotherapist meets new national standards A Seaford based hypnotherapist has become one of the first in the country to achieve a new national standard of excellence for her therapy. Magda Harbour has been registered by the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), the UK regulator for complementary healthcare.

The recognition places her at the forefront of a national drive to provide a benchmark for standards and safety for the public.

Practitioners registered with the CNHC meet national occupational standards and abide by a rigorous code of conduct, performance and ethics.

Magda Harbour said: “Achieving registration is not only great news for me and my clients, but a vital step for hypnotherapy. The most

popular uses for hypnotherapy are around stress and anxiety conditions, weight control and addictive behaviours such as smoking and alcohol abuse.”

Hypnotherapy is one of 12 disciplines now recognised by the CNHC. Members of the public can search the CNHC register to find practitioners in their local area. More than 40,000 searches were carried out last year.

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CHRISTMAS ARTS AND CRAFTS AT THE CRYPT GALLERY Nov 26th - Dec 4th, 11am to 5pm

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With Christmas fast approaching Seaford’s artists and makers have got together to put on another spectacular show this year. We have a great new line-up of high-quality hand The emphasis for all of us this year has been high quality, originality and affordability, and not forgetting made items for discerning Seafordians who that Christmas is really want unique gifts for their friends and loved for children we will have ones. If you are tired of mass-produced, run a Lucky Dip with quality prizes for kids in the tea of the mill presents, then you will definitely room. want to come along to the Crypt for your Put this exciting Christmas shopping. ‘once-a-year’ event The show will begin at the end of November to give in your diary! everyone plenty of time to begin their Christmas shopping with us. On show will be a wide range of different types of gifts including:

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SEAFORD ARTIST’S NEW COLLECTION UNVEILED Andrew Dandridge, one of the South’s most successful artists based here in Seaford, is holding his 20th One Man Exhibition in the beautiful surroundings of the Cuckmere Barns, at The English Wine Centre near Alfriston.

Andrew Dandridge is renowned for his evocative paintings of the Sussex Downs and the surrounding countryside. His new studio in Bishopstone enjoys a dramatic vista over the sea as well as the eastern aspect of the new South Downs National Park, providing him with an endless source of inspiration for his much-loved watercolour paintings. He walks and cycles many miles searching out new subjects to paint and thinks nothing of wading waist deep through snow drifts to find that most spectacular of views.

Indeed, his winter scenes are highly prized, as are his paintings of bluebell woods and country lanes. He also has an intimate knowledge of the sea and boats of all types and all things marine, having grown up with yachts and boats from an early age. He paints them with a love

for their grace and beauty and with great respect for the power of the sea in all its moods.

The unveiling of his new collection on the 19th November will reveal many months and countless hours of painstaking work from the hand of a true perfectionist. His evocative downland landscapes and dramatic seascapes are perfect examples of his dedication and skills. Most of the paintings will be watercolours but among these will be some oil paintings.

A successful artist with sales in excess of 3,800 original paintings, Andrew Dandridge has become established as one of the South’s most popular and well-known landscape painters. His exhibitions are always very well attended so it pays to get there early as, with a queue at the door, paintings are snapped up by an eager following.

So please come along and see the show and meet the artist Andrew Dandridge on Saturday November 19th and Sunday November 20th, see page 21 for details.

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For further information visit the artist’s website: www.andrewdandridge.co.uk, tel: 01323 891434 or 07791 933531, email: andrew@andrewdandridge.co.uk The exhibition is on at Cuckmere Barns, The English Wine Centre, Alfriston Road, Berwick, East Sussex, BN26 5QS. 10am to 5pm daily. Admission free.

The painting above is a winter scene and the front cover of this issue is ‘Autumn Bridleway by Friston Forest’ by Andrew Dandridge.

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WHAT’S ON AT THE HOP?

‘Half Wild and Wholly Tame’ Colin Merrin Saturday 5th Nov - Thursday 17th Nov Seaford Scene Magazine.

Tues to Sat 10.30am - 5pm, Sun 12 - 5pm.

Closed Mon. opposite, (The exhibition at 2.30pm on what's on page as incloses Model Sat 5th Nov due to Lewes Bonfire Celebrations)

diary pages.

Colin Merrin a contemporary expressionist landscape o much, pleaseis edit and add “See painter. His interest in the emotional expression of ay advertisement” colour and light and the dynamism of the painted surface

have resulted in a body of work that began in the spring of 2010 and will culminate in a one-person exhibition at the Hop Gallery in Lewes from the 5th to 17th November 2011. The exhibition, entitled ‘Half Wild and Wholly Tame’, is a quote from Kipling’s poem ‘Sussex by the Sea’. It relates to a landscape that’s both open and Editorial page, aboutofthe accessible, yet some retains details a strong sense an ancient land.

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Colin’s paintings develop in the studio from swiftly e edit aspencil appropriate. made and ink drawings and watercolour sketches made in situ. He is particularly concerned with using observation to inform a more expressive and emotional interpretation of the landscape.

Colin was born in London and studied at Maidstone College of Art and London University. Along with artist and ceramic restorer Sarah Burges, he runs the Lansdown Gallery in Lewes situated alongside his studio.

Rachel Clark ‘New Work’ Saturday 19th Nov - Sunday 27th Nov

Saturday 19th November and Sunday 20th November Newhaven & District MRC Exhibition at Newlands School, Eastbourne Road, Seaford Saturday: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am to 4.00 pm Prices: £3.50 Adult, £2.00 Child / OAP Contact: Phil Cooper philstrains@live.co.uk 15 Layouts from N to Gauge One 9 Traders and demonstrations The Hop Gallery, Castle Ditch Lane (off Fisher Refreshments available Street), Lewes.

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NEWHAVEN & DISTRICT The Newhaven & District Model Railway Club MODEL RAILWAY CLUB has been established in the area for over 50 years.

The & District Model Railway Club has Our Newhaven current clubroom is near Newhaven Harbour been established in the area for over 50 years.

Our station in a former bonded warehouse. The current clubroom is near members are working onNewhaven layouts in Harbour N, 00 andstation 0 in a former bonded warehouse.

The members gauges. We meet on Wednesday evenings andare working layoutsand in N, 00 and 0 gauges.

We meet welcomeon visitors prospective members. on Wednesday evenings and welcome visitors and Please contact Phil Cooper for further details: prospective members. or 07812 060 028 philstrains@live.co.uk

Please contact Phil Cooper for further details: philstrains@live.co.uk or 07812 060 028 Newhaven & District Model Railway Club

Following her successful one-woman show at The Hop Gallery in 2009, Rachel will be exhibiting limited edition, colourful screen prints, linocuts and drawings inspired by her travels the UK and abroad. These drawings and ay advert asinopposite: printsxreflect the spontaneous observations and reactions m wide 10.9cm high, to events and sights around her. include the e invoice the Club for £42.00Themes inc. VAT seaside, cityscapes and shop windows.

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Her specialism was illustration and printmaking. She spent a term studying at Rhode Island School of Design in the United States during her final year.

Rachel enjoys taking part in group exhibitions and has shown work at the Royal Academy Summer exhibition, Lewes Art Wave and Brighton Festival Open Houses. She also shows work at Castor and Pollux seaside gallery in Brighton. When she’s not printmaking, she works as a freelance book designer and updates her blog regularly with location drawings. You can follow her at: www. rachelclarkart.com/blog/

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THE SEAFORD MODEL RAILWAY SHOW at NEWLANDS SCHOOL, Eastbourne Road Seaford Saturday 19th November 2011 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday 20th November 2011 10:00 am to 4:00 pm ADULT £3.50 CHILD / O.A.P. £2.00 15 Layouts in most popular gauges Trade Stands Refreshments No. 12 route bus stops near School entrance Parking in the surrounding area; very limited on site

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Antique & second hand jewellery, gold, silver, furniture, paintings, china, glass, clocks, watches, bronzes & decorative items.

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Hot Stone Massage at Haven Therapies Julia Clark of Haven Therapies, Saxon Lane, Seaford asked me last month if I would be interested in writing an article about the experience of having a hot stone fusion massage.

I’d had a hot and cold stone massage before so I was curious to find out the difference. I accepted the offer with the prospect of enjoying a relaxing pampering session.

Julia is a sports and remedial massage therapist with 20 years’ experience and qualified in hot stone fusion massage six years ago. This fusion massage enables her to combine her hands-on massage skills whilst using the hot stones. The smooth stones are made of basalt, which retains the heat, and are warmed up in a bath of hot water and teatree oil. Julia always tests the temperature of the stones on your skin first before proceeding.

Lying on my front Julia began by massaging oil over my shoulders and back and then continued the massage using the hot stones, changing them every few minutes once they had started to lose their heat. With tranquil music playing and quietness all around, I soon started to feel very relaxed. Julia used long and short sweeping movements with the hot stones as well as using them to massage specific areas that required deeper tissue attention, such as around the shoulders, upper back and the hips. Using the stones as if she was massaging with her hands, it was difficult to tell whether she was actually using her hands or the stones! It was all so very smooth, flowing and very nurturing. The heat of the stones also felt wonderful and I could feel the muscles of my body quickly relaxing. A nice little touch was when she swept the stones from my ankle along my leg up to my back and shoulder, then down my arm and to my hand, where she left the warm stone for me to hold - I didn’t want to let go of it. Strangely enough I also enjoyed feeling the hot stones on the soles of my feet! Rolling onto my back, Julia continued the fusion massage on the front of my legs and arms and around my neck and on my face using smaller stones for these areas.

the warm stones still in my hands I felt totally relaxed, in fact I felt as if I’d been away on a gorgeous summer holiday.

The experience was fantastic and I’d definitely recommend this type of massage to anyone who enjoys the heat and requires total relaxation, especially if you are feeling quite stressed. A one-hour session with Julia is also very reasonably priced at £40. Hot stone fusion massage is definitely the massage for me!

Julia is also a consultant for Neal’s Yard Remedies, organic, natural health and beauty products, and are available to purchase at Haven Therapies. She will be holding an open day in November where you can sample and order the products - they make fabulous gifts for Christmas, or maybe you just want to treat yourself! Pamper packages and gift vouchers are also available. Fran Tegg.

Haven Therapies, at The Barbers Chair, Saxon Lane.

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After an hour of massage, Julia quietly left the room giving me some time to wake up as I’d almost nodded off! With

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Yoga for Mixed Abilities

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The Clinton Centre Seaford (Next to Tesco) All levels, beginners welcome Monday 6.30 - 8pm. ÂŁ6 drop in or 6 for the price of 5, if paid in advance.

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Running Commentary...

I have known this month’s guest contributor, Julie Howey, for many years and have been impressed by both her running and willingness to venture out of county to experience the enjoyment of encompassing a wider range of races. She writes…

‘In September each year, for several years, I watched on TV as thousands and thousands of participants in the Great North Run crossed the Tyne Bridge to the strains of ‘Local Hero’ and the roar of the Red Arrows overhead. With my husband’s connections with the north east there was quite an incentive for me to run it one day. But really, at that stage my running had been nothing more than short bursts on squash and badminton courts and between the wickets on a stoolball pitch. In those instances you get a few seconds breather between points or runs. However, to complete a half marathon was obviously not going to be quite so easy. I was approaching 50 so it was a good time to start training.

Now in all, I have completed the GNR four times and eleven other half marathons, including Dartford, Reading, Paddock Wood, Barns Green and Brighton, as well as the Great South on two occasions. However, in the last few years I have stopped doing half marathons so that I can cut down on my training and take part only in 10km (and shorter) races. Even so, my race times seem to be getting slower by

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Julie may have said her running has got slower but that was not what I thought when we met up at the Hassocks 5-miler a few months ago. Her time of under 43 minutes over a tough little course was pretty impressive. In next month’s column I hope to have the views of Harry Strong, who’s only just into his teens but already looking an exciting prospect for the future of the sport.

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about a minute a year but I still believe that one day I’ll be able to run faster times again. I suppose it doesn’t help that over the last few months my training mileages have been a bit hit and miss, but I do enjoy the countryside when I’m training and keeping fit (or should that be fit-ish?) When I’m not running in Friston Forest I walk the dog there and it’s encouraging to be asked by other regular dog-walkers how my running is going. The other week a gentleman on a horse at Charleston Bottom was most impressed with my running, but in truth, I was relieved to take a few seconds breather every time I had to stop to open the gates. However, his comments helped to spur me on. Unfortunately, during races I don’t always get the chance to take in all the scenery, but it’s still a great feeling when I cross the finishing line! I’m sure there must be a lot of advantages in belonging to a running club but I’m happy fitting in my training and races when I can without feeling that I’d be letting down club mates if I didn’t attend. That said, I have found a number of club runners are always friendly and good to chat with.’

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OUSE VALLEY CYCLE NETWORK MOVING PLANET WALK The Ouse Valley Cycle Network Moving Planet walk was well supported on a fine September day.

Around twenty people, several dogs and a heron joined the walk, enjoying the beautiful riverside scenery with wonderful panoramic views of surrounding downland, including Mount Caburn, Firle, Kingston and Swanborough Hills. We were well sustained throughout the approximately nine-mile walk by great en route foraging, tasting many different varieties of apples and blackberries - and by our picnic at Southease!

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We discussed possibilities for the Ouse Valley trail as part of the bigger picture of South Downs National Park sustainable tourism, Lewes, Newhaven and Ouse Valley development. We took photos and made detailed notes about the condition of the existing path, distributing information about the OVCN to passing cyclists and walkers, and at the Southease Chilli fair and Lewes Pickled events. We also talked about how to develop village connections and wider links with the Ouse Valley network and international trails.

Apart from working out a solution for the frustrating but very pretty diversion at Piddinghoe, we felt that very few physical changes would be required to sensitively transform the riverside route into a much-needed shared walking and cycle trail. Most of the work will be in making a strong enough case to change hearts and minds!

To contribute your ideas and keep up to date about progress, please sign up to Village Connections and OVCNet websites at www.villageconnections.ning.com and www.ovcnet.ning.com. More information at www. moving-planet.org.

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Living at Cuckmere Haven Part 3 I’m sitting here writing this whilst watching a fashion magazine shoot on the verandah outside the cottage.

The impossibly leggy model is dressed in the most fantastic clothes, with David Bowie-esque make-up, sparkling in the sunshine with her hair blowing in the wind. The hair and make-up artists primp and preen her between shoots and the photographer snaps away. It’s Robb and my first experience of a shoot at the cottage without Carolyn here and it’s amazing how involving it is (trying to concentrate on writing is proving trickier than I thought!)

The kitchen table is devoted to make-up alone, and one of the bedrooms has been transformed into a makeshift wardrobe with a glittering Aladdin’s cave of accessories laid out on the bed.

It’s been the perfect weather for the shoot and who could have predicted those incredible early autumn days?! I think I said in my last column that sitting out in the sunshine was a summer memory but there was more to come; a weekend spent mostly in swimwear enjoying the most invigorating and uplifting sea swims – in October!! The sea was a perfect turquoise, lit up like a carpet of diamonds, and with huge white yachts anchored a little way out, Robb and I felt like we were swimming in the Mediterranean (albeit with slightly colder water). But since those glorious end of summer days, it’s definitely been getting colder, especially in the evenings. The wind has picked up, blowing the waves into a frenzy of excitement. The boom as they strike the sea wall is extraordinary; the first time I experienced it in wild weather I was in the bedroom and thought someone had slammed a door – vigorously – somewhere in the house.

Our dog, Bourg, cannot believe her luck at her new location. At just twenty months, she’s still got all the exuberance of puppyhood and delights in chasing the hundreds of rabbits that dot the landscape at dusk. Her initial hunting forays proved unsuccessful – warning the rabbits of her impending arrival by barking loudly was doomed to failure. She’s had time to hone her skills and seems to be learning stealth as a tactic, though it’s not something that comes easily to her. Despite her diminutive size, Robb and I can hear her coming a mile off, panting and thundering along.

Robb and I set off for a dawn low-tide walk to the Seven Sisters a few days ago, crossing the Cuckmere in our wellies. We realised that there’s something of an optical illusion viewing the cliffs from the cottage, for when we stood beneath them we could only marvel at their incredible size and grandeur. The sense of stillness at their feet took our breath away. On our way back along the beach, Robb discovered an enormous and beautiful piece of driftwood. Just what he had been looking for for his latest artistic project! A Laurel and Hardy style comedy caper ensued as we tried to lug the beast back to the cottage across the sliding shingle. Divorce seemed imminent until Robb hiked the thing single-handedly up to his waist and struggled up the path like Tarzan. All that effort was worth it. As the wood has dried out, it has revealed the tides in its texture and form, a magical kind of movement in stasis. Our day was completed with a walk in Friston Forest, gazing back home along the Cuckmere as it reflected the reds and golds of the sunset.

The art workshops at the cottage have been a great success. It is such a pleasure to share the cottage and seeing artists dotted around the garden and on the sea wall always makes us stop and smile at one another. We’ve got some exciting workshops coming up and are delighted to have one in December. On Saturday December 3rd, there’s a chance to immerse yourself in the wonder of Cuckmere with a special creative writing workshop with tutor Kay Syrad. A morning spent collecting ideas from the land- and sea-scape, followed by lunch and an afternoon of writing and a poetry reading around the fire. Exploring Cuckmere with pen and paper and mind and heart open, or chasing around the shops in a Christmas frenzy…I know where I’ll be! Lucy Corkhill To find out more about our courses, call us on 01323 890173 or email cuckmerecottage@gmail.com

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HILL HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST Well appointed ensuite rooms Beautiful views Free Wi-Fi Use of garden Parking within the property Eastbourne Road, Seaford, East Sussex. BN25 4BG 01323 899759 07534 083878 www.hillhouseinseaford.co.uk stay@hillhouseinseaford.co.uk

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SEAFORD martello rotary club proms night 2011 The annual Proms Concert organised by Seaford Martello Rotary Club took place at Seaford Head Community College on 8th October. Seaford Silver Band, led by Director of Music Dr Isla Sitwell, performed along with guest singers Kate Welch and Grace Constable, and guest pianist Rosemary Kemp.

Moira House Chamber Choir, conducted by Martin Neil , also sang several numbers and everyone joined in the rousing finale, singing Land of Hope and Glory, Rule Britannia, Jerusalem and Sussex by the Sea. President Reg Dove said “Seaford Martello Proms Concert is always an enjoyable evening, but I think that the team excelled themselves this year. The evening was a great success, the new venue was more suitable to a concert and we raised a significant amount for our charity fund. Thank you to all who supported us and we look forward to seeing you all next year.”

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Seaford and Bishopstone Neighbourhood Watch Association ‘Promoting Good Citizenship, Neighbourliness and Crime Reduction.’

Newsletter Autumn 2011

DEVELOPMENT The relaunch in the central area in the spring has successfully brought in additional members, and we now boast over 1,000 addresses on our membership list. We are now relaunching in the west and north areas with this edition of the newsletter, which means the whole of Seaford and Bishopstone has coverage again at last. Providing we have a good response from these new areas, the next thing we will do is concentrate on building up the network of road co-ordinators and increase the membership numbers even more.

POLICE PANEL MEETINGS Our local police arrange a panel meeting in each of the five wards approximately four times a year and you are encouraged to attend your local ones if possible.

They are able to discuss local issues with you and draw up an action list of issues to be dealt with. We try and ensure there is a Neighbourhood Watch committee member in attendance. The next few meetings are as follows:

Whilst we aim to deliver the autumn 2011 newsletter to as many households as we can, we will also publish it in Seaford Scene for the benefit of those not yet receiving an individual copy.

Times and venues are included in the police press releases, are displayed at the police station, 37 Church Street, and on the police website www.sussex.police.uk.

Please check for up to date confirmation if you plan to attend, as sometimes the dates are changed due to operational commitments.

AIMS OF NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH As described in our constitution, the aim of this Neighbourhood Watch Association is to make our neighbourhood more secure and to make our community feel safer by working with Sussex Police and other partnership bodies.

As a consequence, our objectives are: l To prevent crime. l To assist the police in detecting crime. l To reduce the fear of crime. l To improve police/community liaison. l To increase community safety.

BENEFITS OF NHW MEMBERSHIP The benefits of membership are as follows: l Your local area can be monitored by a road co-ordinator, leading to low crime rates. l You will receive regular emails from NHW including police press releases and updates of local information. l Improved local relations and a sense of community spirit. l Peace of mind that neighbours, even if you don’t know them, have the same values and also wish to see a crime-free area. l A channel to report suspicious issues to the local police and to receive information back from them. l Reduction in premiums on home and contents insurance from most insurance companies.

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‘NO COLD CALLING’ ZONES Currently there are a small number of ‘No Cold Calling’ Zones within Seaford and Seaford Town Council is about to consult with the public to make the whole of the town a single zone by erecting signage on each of the three roads leading into the town.

NHW supports the proposal and has pledged to make a donation towards the cost of the signage. We will keep you informed of the progress in this matter.

We should add that Bishopstone is already a ‘No Cold Calling’ zone in its own right, due to it having just one access road which has the necessary signage erected.

YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS May we take this opportunity to remind you that the annual renewal of NHW subscriptions was due from March 2011 and a large number of subscribers who joined the association later in 2010, are now overdue in their 2011 subscriptions. The membership year runs from the AGM held in March, to the next AGM in 2012, and we have printed a membership form at the end of this newsletter for your use. Please do not hesitate to contact the Membership Secretary or send us an email to check your status if you are unsure if you have renewed or not.

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ROAD CO-ORDINATORS/VOLUNTEERS Road co-ordinators are an essential part of the Neighbourhood Watch Association, in that they deliver these newsletters door to door twice a year, but some also keep a wary eye and ear open for any suspicious activity in their vicinity. We have a number of vacancies in all areas, plus there are some roads that have never been covered by a Road Co-ordinator. If you would like to volunteer to fill a vacancy for this worthwhile cause, or are willing to just deliver the newsletters, we would be very pleased to hear from you, and invite you to contact the Chairman. Our contact details are set out further on.

The following shows how NHW is organised: l Committee (3 officers & Area Co-ordinators)

l Area Co-ordinators (5 officers. North, West, South, East & Central)

l Sector Co-ordinators (24 officers approx. 5 per Area)

l Road Co-ordinators (ideally one per road location) We would also be pleased to hear from anybody who would be willing to offer admin support to the Committee Members and Area Co-ordinators.

EMAIL ADDRESSES We are building up a database of members’ email addresses, and we forward the weekly police press releases to members, together with other items of information concerning casual traders, cold calling, scams and other local issues as they arise.

We also receive feedback and information from members and pass this to the police to action and follow up.

If you would like to be added to the email database and receive communications and the police press releases from us, please enter your details on the membership form printed at the end of this newsletter. Please note, we are covered by the Data Protection Act, and your details will only be used for passing Neighbourhood Watch information to you.

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS Emergency 999 Police Non Emergency 0845 60 70 999 Trading Standards 08454 04 05 06 (at Consumer Direct) Victim Support 0845 30 30 900 Crimestoppers 0800 555111 (to report a crime anonymously) Seaford Town Council 01323 894870 Lewes District Council 01273 471600 East Sussex County Council 0345 60 80 190 OUR CONTACT DETAILS The Help Desk at the Police Station, 37 Church Street. (10am to 12pm) The Chairman, Mark Brown: 01323 893861 or mfmb946@o2.co.uk or S&BNHWA, 93 Princes Drive, Seaford. BN25 2QT The Treasurer, Richard Bosworth: 01323 492506 or our email address sandbnhw@aol.com The Membership Secretary, Martin French: 01323 873946 Many thanks. We trust you have found this newsletter helpful and informative.

Richard Bosworth,Treasurer.

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NEW RETIREMENT RULES Katie White on what changes in compulsory retirement mean for workers and businesses.

With autumn here and the leaves beginning to fall, so also falls the default retirement age. Whilst the legislative provision was abolished back in April, October 1st marked the end of retirements based solely on an employee reaching the age of 65.

From now on compulsory retirement will only be a fair reason for dismissal if the age set can be objectively justified, and proving this is going to be tough. Without a fixed age, an employer wishing to dismiss must focus on a person’s capability, not their date of birth.

Many employers have recoiled from this change, but the law does not expect businesses to keep someone who cannot do their job. Employers can

use the same fair methods of dismissal for a 72 year old incapable of fulfilling their role as they would for any other under performing employee.

There’s also much to be said for retaining talented older staff. In addition to the obvious benefits of experience, a wide age spectrum offers valuable commercial and cultural advantages.

Granted, the loss of the fixed retirement age takes away the dignified exit of compulsory retirement.

Yet those with much to offer the working world after their 65th birthday may find this a price worth paying.

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NEW LEASE OF LIFE FOR ‘THE BASE’ The Base is a youth facility in Seaford, situated in the Salts Recreation Ground, which has been given a new lease of life with a dynamic and enthusiastic new management committee now in place as well as full support from the town council.

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The new management committee is focused on reviving The Base as a hub for the area’s youth community. The Base Management Committee Chairman, Councillor Paul Heseltine said “Whether it is a place to meet friends, undertake band practice or attend drop-in sessions run by the Youth Development Service, The Base is in a fantastic location with lots of exciting potential. As well as discussing planned usage of the facility the committee are currently looking at securing funding to extend the premises, install utilities and toilets, and thereby increase the facility’s flexibility and appeal”. Paul continues, “We would love for teenagers, parents and interested parties to join our committee or become members of The Base and help keep this unique facility in full use”.

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SEAFORD AUTHOR PUBLISHES DEBUT NOVEL Made Up: A modern-day fairy tale Even though the very first chapter of local author Emma Jackson’s, debut novel, Made Up, sees main character Katia arriving in a seaside town to visit her old home, the writer can confirm that the setting is not in any way based on Seaford.

That may seem a strange thing to want to point out but when Emma first began writing Made Up in 2006, she had never actually even visited Seaford and, since settling here in 2009, she can’t help but be pleased it was not a case of life imitating art.

Ridingstone, the fictional seaside town in her novel, is somewhat rundown - as well as being the unfortunate setting for Katia’s former relationship, an episode in her life she is hoping to put behind her as she begins a new career as a make-up artist. Her journey takes her to a film set in India, where she gradually regains her confidence and grows closer to the famous but much maligned lead actor, Owen.

Emma’s first novel has been described as “A really good read - honest and believable characters and a story that whisks you away and keeps you hooked.” Published this year on her 28th birthday, she could not think of a better present. The perfect antidote to the cold winter nights, Made Up is available in ebook format with online retailers such as Amazon and Smashwords.

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SEAFORD DANCERS IN CHARITY TAPATHON A team of tap dancers from the Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford, took part in the second annual Charity World Record Tapathon, on October 16th.

The team of Louise Dowden, Karen Godley, Sylvia Aston, Dawn Wells, Claire Casado,Yvette Beaumont, Helen Holland, Mary Roper, Claire Alison and Bianca Webb completed a ten-minute routine as part of a nationwide effort to raise money for Children in Need. The team’s contribution was part of a countrywide event organised by The Performers Project, which in 2010 saw more than 2,000 tap dancing enthusiasts join in to break a world record and raise funds for the charity.

To support the Seaford team’s energetic efforts, please donate at www.justgiving.com/Wavetap.

If you would like to find out more about Emma, her author profile on Goodreads is: www.goodreads.com/ emsj, where she also has a weekly blog.Alternatively, you are welcome to contact her directly at emmajackson999@ hotmail.com. If you mention Seaford Scene in your email, she will be happy to arrange a 50% discount coupon for purchase of Made Up.

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RAFA ANNIVERSARY PARADE 2011 On the 18th September 2011 Seahaven Branch of RAFA held their 71st Anniversary Parade and Church Service in Seaford. The Parade is held every year to commemorate the Battle of Britain in 1940, but also to remember all those airmen and air women who have served in the Royal Air Force and air forces of the commonwealth.

The Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex, Peter Field, and his wife, Mrs Margaret Field, attended along with the Mayor of Seaford Cllr. Linda Wallraven and several other distinguished guests and friends. We also were supported

by Seahaven Branch RAFA, the Royal British Legion, Sea Cadets, Scouts from Worthing and of course 1218 Newhaven Sqn. Air Cadets.

The Parade commenced at Seaford War Memorial at 2pm with the arrival of the Lord Lieutenant and the laying of the wreaths.

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The Parade marched from the War Memorial to St. Leonard’s Church, where the service commenced at 3pm.

The weather was kind and the event went off well, thanks to the support of Seaford Town Council and members of 1218 Sqn Air Cadets Civilian Committee. We had a Spitfire Fly Past at 1pm flown by Wg.Cdr. Paul Godfrey RAF. A great day had by all!

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SEAFORD NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY Come and join us - we are a friendly informal group, with some members who are great experts in various aspects of natural history (and are happy to share their knowledge) and others who are novices keen to learn about plants, birds and animals in our lovely Sussex countryside.

We look forwarding to seeing current and new members at our winter season of indoor meetings. These meetings usually take the form of talks by experts on a wide range of topics.

Our November meetings include a talk on the Seven Sisters National Park on the 1st and one on wetland restoration on the 15th. The venue is St Luke’s Church Centre, Walmer Road, Seaford on Tuesdays at 2.15pm - see the listing at the back of Seaford Scene for dates and details. Visitors are welcome – we ask for a donation of £3 (which will be deducted from your membership if you decide to join the society). From March to October, we organise outdoor meetings, usually gentle walks lasting about two hours. Again we ask for a donation from visitors, this time of £1. For more information about the society, please visit our website www.seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk or ring 01323 491964.

Out and about in November

November is often thought of as a drab month – the leaves have gone from the trees – but there is still plenty of interest on autumn walks. The stark outlines of leafless trees are attractive in themselves and autumn fruits like holly and hawthorn berries are still about.

And if you’ve ever wondered what the silvery white fluffy covering is on bushes on Seaford Head at this time of year, it is the seed heads of Clematis vitalba and has the lovely name of ‘traveller’s joy’, or more prosaically ‘old man’s beard’.

SEAFORD CHORAL SOCIETY

The autumn term ends with a concert in St. Leonard’s Church at 7.30pm on Saturday 3rd December. Musical Director Sion Parry has chosen a varied programme. Stanford’s evocative Songs of the Fleet contrast with Puccini’s youthful tour de force, his Missa di Gloria. Listeners may also look forward to popular vocal favourites Adam’s O Holy Night and the duet from Bizet’s The Pearl Fishers and the audience will have their own opportunity to sing something seasonal.

Tickets £9 (including programme) from Seaford Tourist Information Centre and Newberry Estate Agents, or from (01323) 894954.

SEAFORD MUSEUM and HERITAGE SOCIETY presents two events in November

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Friday 4 November 7:15 for 7:30pm - In the Little Theatre

“Rotten” Seaford

A Political History of the Town by Kevin Gordon As part of the national

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(31 October to 6 November) Tickets £6.00 include a glass of wine available at the Museum or at the door on the night

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Wednesday 16th November at 2:30pm – In the Tower

“Sussex Monasteries” An illustrated talk by Michael Hughes

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Winter Season Opening Times (to Easter)

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Group visits are available at other times by appointment Archives are open on the first Sunday afternoon of each month Tel: 01323-898222 www.seafordmuseum.co.uk Postal address: P.O.Box 2132 - Seaford - East Sussex - BN25 9BH (The SatNav address code is BN25 1JH)

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St James’ Trust Christmas Fayre St James’ Trust in Blatchington Road (just two minutes from the station) will be holding a Christmas Fayre on 10 December at 10am. There will be a Fancy Dress Parade for children (boys as Father Christmas, girls as fairies) with prizes for the best costume. Father Christmas will attend and there will be a number of tables with a wide range of items for sale; mince pies with mulled wine will be on also be on sale with soft drinks for the children; music will be provided by Richard Cosstick and his guitar; a raffle will be held and the charity shop will be open. Full details will appear in the December issue of Seaford Scene’.

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That Super-Duper 70s Show Review An entertaining evening was had by all, at Seaford Musical Theatre’s production on Saturday 24th September of ‘That Super-Duper 70s Show’. The cast of 19 took us on a musical journey through the 1970s with well-known songs from our favourite bands and singers.

The opening number ‘Wig Wam Bam’ set the scene with the cast wearing the fashions of the 70s: long hair, flares, flower power and glittery disco attire. ‘I will Survive’ and ‘I am Sailing were performed well by both the ladies and the whole cast. Following the opening songs we were given a brief resumé of the seventies with references to unemployment, the miners’ strike, the three-day week and the Vietnam War along with TV favourites like the The Two Ronnies and the controversial ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’. The first half continued in a similar way with a well-executed and moving performance by the cast of ‘Bright Eyes’ and an entertaining version of ‘Staying Alive’ by the men. Laura gave an excellent and very professional performance of ‘It’s a Heartache’ and Emma’s version of ‘When I Need You’, was also of a very high standard.

‘You Make me Feel Like Dancing’ provided the 70s disco number; however lots of swirling disco lights and a sparkling glitter ball would have created a more effective disco scene, I feel. The first act concluded with a powerful Queen medley including ‘We Will Rock You’, ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’ and ‘We are the Champions’, with the audience joining in, swaying their arms in the air!

Act Two opened with Boney M’s ‘By the Rivers of Babylon, performed by the cast in, lots of glittery costumes. Phil gave a moving performance of ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ whilst Jenny sang ‘You Won’t Find Another Fool’ well and with confidence. It was obvious that the cast were enjoying singing T Rex’s ‘Get it on’, which was followed by an amusing interlude from Steve, then the sexy number ‘Hot Stuff ’ by Shar and the men, who strutted their funky stuff! The company sang ‘Blame it on the Boogie’ with all the hand actions with enthusiasm and the show concluded with a fantastic Abba medley that included all your Mama Mia favourites to sing along to…

This was also dedicated to The Keith Baker Charitable Trust’ which has donated funds to provide disabled access and new toilet facilities at the Barn Theatre.

Finally, congratulations must be given to Sue Burton, who directed both the show and the music. As always, the musical accompaniment provided by the four-piece band was excellent. Well done to everyone - it definitely was an enjoyable, sing-a-long trip down memory lane for me!

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Who’s Who In Seaford?

Peter Bonfield, Chairman and Vice President of Seahaven Royal Air Force Assoc.

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Peter has lived in Seaford for 27 years and has been a member of the RAFA for 25 years and organiser of the Battle of Britain Parade in Seaford for the last 11 years. He spent eight years as a Justice of the Peace (Magistrate) sitting at Brighton and Lewes Courts and was also commissioned as a Squadron Leader in the RAFVR(T). Peter is now retired but does voluntary work with the Air Training Corps Civilian Committee (Newhaven) of which he is Chairman and a Trustee and also the East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre at St James’ where he carries out basic repairs to hearing aids. He is also a member of The British Legion. He has been married to Pat for 43 years and has two children and five grandchildren.

What do your current roles involve? RAFA: fundraising for the RAF charities; Air Training Corps: chairing the committee, fundraising and cadet welfare; ESHRC: helping people with their NHS hearing aids with advice and repairs.

What is your favourite song or piece of music?

Thank you for the Music by ABBA. What is your favourite film? The Battle of Britain!

What is your idea of happiness? A warm summer’s evening eating dinner on the patio with a glass of red wine and Pat (my wife) by my side.

What book are you reading? None at the moment, but my favourite book is First Light by Geoffrey Wellum.

Where is your favourite place to go in and around Seaford and why? Seaford Head, for the views.

What is your favourite smell? A fresh early morning in September.

Which person in history would you most like to meet?

Sir Winston Churchill.

What is your most memorable learning experience?

Learning to fly a glider.

What is your greatest moment?

Attending a garden party at Buckingham Palace.

What is your favourite journey? Going to see our children and grandchildren in Worthing and Eastbourne.

What makes you sad? Seeing people sick or injured.

What keeps you awake at night? What I need to do tomorrow!

What is your greatest fear? Dying without having a trip into space!

What is the most important lesson life has taught you?

Always expect the unexpected.

What would your motto be? Nil carborundum illegitimi.

Which living person do you most admire? Pat (my wife) for the support she gives me.

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SEAFORD & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY November means that for the gardener the year is drawing to it its end, the colour in the trees turns to dark red and brown and leaves begin to fall in abundance. It’s time to protect those special plants against winters icy cold fingers. Take those precious plants indoors, in the greenhouse or wrap up with fleece, straw or hessian. It’s not too late to plant those sweet peas ready for next year’s summer shows. Start them off in the warmth of a greenhouse but gradually move them outdoors for the whole winter. They are quite hardy but appreciate a little outdoor protection from icy winds.

Can I welcome all those new Society members that have joined during 2011? Our 110th Annual General Meeting is on the 24th November in St. Leonard’s Church Hall at 7 pm. This is always a fun evening when we can reveal to you our plans for next year. As usual we will have a bumper raffle and special refreshments are served during the evening. Do you have just a little spare time to join us on the Committee and help run the society’s activities? We only have about seven meetings during the year usually for two hours on a Monday evening. In particular we are looking for a joint or deputy Show Secretary - someone to help organise all the entries and results during our two shows each the year.

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Who designed the Great Palm House at Kew was it Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Joseph Paxton or Decimus Burton?

Which part of a tree can be used to make cork?

A kumquat is a small Japanese variety of what sort of fruit. Is it a plum, citrus or pineapple?

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Society History Part 10. The ’90s 1990 saw the scrapping of the two-tier subscription rate of £1 for single members and £1.50 for a couple.

It was replaced by the inclusive ‘household’ rate.

The decision was made to introduce a bi-annual show schedule covering both 1990 and 1991. This practice continued for many years. The society noted the death of its President Mr Charles Rush. In 1992 Tates Garden Centre, later to become Paradise Park, sent two of its staff to give a talk at one of our social evenings. Rita gave a demonstration on ‘making a hanging basket’ and Stuart Marsh talked about ‘colour in the garden’. Mick Brown and Paul Earl joined the committee; both were to become instrumental in the transformation of future annual shows into what is now one of the largest shows in the county. 1998 saw the introduction of the society logo, designed by Ruby Dyer of the Over 60 Club art class, and is still in use today. Mike and Shirl Parker’s research traced a society document dated 1899. It was therefore resolved that the 1998 Annual Show should now be designated as the Centenary Show and Lord Healy presented the awards at the end of the afternoon. In 1999 the committee considered several ideas to commemorate the millennium year in 2000. Ideas considered included the purchase of a horse trough to be planted with flowers and a special monument. The final choice was to work in conjunction with Lewes District Council and produce a quiet seated area and garden in the new Seaford cemetery extension. A plaque would be attached to the entrance to advise that the garden had been donated by our society members for the benefit of all Seaford residents.

To be continued: Mike Parker.

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Seaford Gardening Club It was good to have a week of lovely sunshine at the end of September to give us a boost before the realities of the autumn and winter months ahead. What a pleasure to see folk sunbathing and even swimming on the first Sunday of October! Let us hope we will not suffer for it later on.

Mr Alan Carter, our speaker at the September meeting, gave a very good talk on ‘Springtime in Sussex’. He started with an apology because he did not have any slides of Seaford, but the ones he did show were both colourful and interesting. Like many of us, he feels that spring is a lovely time of year.

Although the official start of spring is 31st March, some bulbs start to appear before then. The snowdrop is the first to show its pure white head, followed by the Christmas rose. February should also bring the rains to fill reservoirs and to water the emerging bulbs and flowers.

The birds are still looking for food and the seed and nut containers empty very quickly. April can be a deceptive month with cold nights which kill off tender young plants.

All forms of spring shrubs and trees come into bloom including Forsythia, Magnolia, Kerria and the early fruits.

My favourite wallflowers, together with crocus and primroses, are next to come to the fore. The Beachy Head area gets covered in cowslips and wild orchids., and into May there are masses of bluebells in Arlington woods.

A pretty slide of a squirrel sharing a small child’s lunch was one of some very unsual and interesting exposures. We also enjoyed a slide or two of the seas pounding over the sea wall in a storm at Eastbourne, a lovely image of twoyear-old twin granddaughters watching tadpoles in a large container, and pictures of the cute lambs at the Cuckmere Sheep Centre. Alan interlaced his talk with old country poems and country sayings, some of which were highly amusing. I only wish I could have written them all down! It was a fascinating and amusing talk, which kept the audience enraptured for over an hour. We shall certainly ask him back again. He ended with the Rudyard Kipling saying Fair Ground Sussex by the Sea. Our next talk will be on Wednesday 30th November at 7.30pm in the Clinton Centre, Clinton Place, Seaford, (using the rear entrance please). Our speaker for the evening will be Mr Michael John Hoad, giving a talk entitled Weald to Walland. He has visited the club three times before and is well worth coming to listen to. Please join us for an evening with friendly folk.You can come as a visitor for £2, or join for the year at £10. More information can be obtained from Anne Silk on 01323 491331, or visit www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sgc.

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Tickets, priced £15 each, must be pre-purchased and are now on sale at Diella’s restaurant and Fotobox, Broad Street. On previous occasions, this event has been sold out and, as numbers are strictly limited, it would be advisable to obtain tickets early.

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This Autumn we are piloting “Grow Your Own Leafy Street”, in two streets in North Chyngton - Chyngton Avenue and Saltwood Road, where residents have already shown interest. We want to bring back modestsized trees to these streets, and eventually to the whole of Seaford. Residents would literally own the project in the current cash famine, we are asking residents each to sponsor and plant a tree or trees in front of their own house, with muscle help available for people who are not so spry.

It is important not to stop planting trees just because the times are bad. The three-year-old trees we used on the A259 cost about £30 each, but we can supply “whips” with strimmer protection, stake and a weed mat for about £5. With summer watering, these saplings will catch up with the smarter trees after a few years. Possible trees are Rowan, May Tree (Cretaegus) and Whitebeam (Sorbus aria).

Over time, this would transform the look of the streets.

Modest-sized trees need little maintenance apart from watering in the first two summers. They are not dangerous and will not take light from rooms, but will give pleasant shade in the summer. Each home in the pilot streets should by now have had an invitation letter.

Residents of other streets are very welcome to join in. Planting would be on or about 26 November for National Tree Week. Member contact: walter.tillyard@ btinternet.com.

who, what, where & when in NOVEMBER

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1946 It is announced that Butlin’s wants to build a holiday camp at Tide Mills.

1992 Broad Street (and other roads) are made one-way streets.

1974 Lord Lucan’s nanny is murdered in London. His car is later found abandoned at Newhaven Harbour.

1914 Troops first occupy the huts of the Military Camp at Seaford.

1937 Traffic signs in Seaford are lit by electricity for the first time.

1991 A new shop - Circle C - opens in Princess Drive.

1940 Bishopstone Village is machine-gunned by the Luftwaffe.

1957 Miss Edith Muriel Powell, formerly the Matron of the Tide Mills Marine Hospital. appears on TV in ‘This is Your Life’.

1915 725 black recruits arrive in Seaford to join the British West Indies Regiment.

1805 To win a wager, a soldier rides from Lewes to Blatchington in 29 minutes.

1826 Charles Rose Ellis becomes the first Lord Seaford.

1918 Seaford Girl Guides are formed following a meeting at the Downs School.

Compiled by Kevin Gordon

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FRIENDS OF THE CROUCH For the first time this year, two events were held in the beautiful landscaped area of Crouch Gardens as part of Seaford Live, in partnership with Friends of the Crouch.

The first, a musical event with performances by folk singer Ulrike Gabriele and bluegrass duo Barber & Taylor, was enjoyed in the evening sunshine by over 100 people. The second was a celebration of Shakespeare monologues, staged by Lewesbased theatre group Synergy.

Despite the rain, 50 people gathered to watch, and many passers-by stayed to enjoy the spectacle. Both these events were free, with collection boxes. Seaford Live and Friends of the Crouch hope this successful beginning will herald a long-lasting collaboration between the two voluntary groups in future years.

Photos by David Campbell (music) and Nicky Auster (theatre).

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Why Not Join Seaford Little Theatre?

Seaford Little Theatre started in 1945 at the end of World War II, for a community tired of bombs and rationing. Seaford Little Theatre has been successful ever since, and has become a wellknown rendezvous for good entertainment.

Apart from productions, it has a good social side, for instance quiz evenings, play readings and skittles. Wednesday evenings we have a workshop from 7.30 to 10pm where we build and paint the set for the next play. We are a very friendly society and always pleased to receive new members. So come and visit us Wednesday evenings and find out how interesting and fulfilling dramatics are.

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INDIE BAND ‘DR SCARDO’ GIG IN SEaford Indie band Dr Scardo will be playing all original material at a gig in Seaford on November 4th.

Formed at the beginning of 2011, the four-piece band release their debut single Leave Us Alone in November, and are already getting radio support from alternative radio in the USA. As one half of Brit-Canadian duo Big Bam Boo, Dr Scardo’s guitar player and vocalist, Simon Scardanelli, enjoyed UK top 40 chart success in 1989 with Fell Off A Mountain and Shooting From My Heart. In the USA and Canada, Shooting From My Heart hit the top 20, leading to a band relocation to New York. Moving back to the UK after a hazardous few years as an illegal alien in the Lower East Side, Scardanelli disappeared from the music scene for over 10 years, returning with solo albums in 2005 and 2007. Now he’s back with a brand new band and a sackfull of vibrant new tunes, soon to be available as a blazingly good CD! The group is currently mid-way through recording their debut album, which is due to be released in the spring, at which point they will also be touring. Leave Us Alone is available to download for free from www.reverbnation. com/drscardo, and more information on the band can be found at www.facebook.com/drscardo and www. dr-scardo.com.

Dr Scardo are playing at Cinque Ports, 49 High Street, Seaford on November 4th at 8pm, free entry.

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Mockford’s the Blindmakers

Specialists in handmade vertical and roller blinds Telephone: 01323 417518

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So many of Jean and Harvey Mockfords’ Seaford customers recommend them that they do not need to advertise. To show their appreciation, they are pleased to offer the space below in future issues completely free of charge to Seaford clubs, to publicise their future events. Please telephone 01323 417518.

Seaford National Trust Association

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Sat 19th Nov, St Leonards’ Church Hall, Church Lane, Seaford.

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Everyone welcome, please come and join us!

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Bishopstone Art Group

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Sat 19th Nov, Bishopstone Parish Hall, Bishopstone, Seaford.

There will be paintings, original and prints, handmade cards and various craft items all made by the members. For an affordable Christmas gift. Why not come along?

Get a free cup of tea or coffee with a biscuits. There will be a raffle!

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Life exhibition

Sat 26th Nov, St Leonards’ Church, Church Street, Seaford. 10am - 3pm Come and discover this multi-media experience. Use a PDA to examine colourful display panels, experience a special feature on the life of Christ, visit the Life Café.

Free and suitable for all ages. You need about an hour for your visit.

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MOTORSPORTS CHALLENGE FOR HOSPICE CARE Garage proprietor and motorsport fanatic Kevin Lower is raising money whilst celebrating his 50th birthday in style by entering fifty motorsports events from 4th March 2011 to 3rd March 2012.

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The Fifty@50 challenge will see Kevin taking part mainly in sprints, hill climbs and autotests at National, ‘B’, or clubsport level., possibly adding some rallies and car trials at the end of the year if some events get cancelled - or the cars break down! The challenge is being undertaken in order to raise money for Demelza Hospice Care for Children, which aims “to add life to days when days can’t be added to life”. The charity is very close to Kevin’s heart after their support when his son Toby was ill and sadly passed away in 2004.

Kevin will be mainly using a Ford Escort RS2000, Mini Moke and a Mini Saloon whilst competing, with back up from a brace of Ford Kas if things go badly wrong! The event locations range from Mallory Park in Leicestershire, Brands Hatch and Lydden Hill in Kent to Goodwood in Sussex, Crystal Palace in London and Snetterton in Norfolk, amongst others. The challenge will include at least four national championships in order to accommodate the goal of 50 events in a year. Stafford Road Garage, Seaford, is funding the events and covering all costs, so that all sponsorship money raised goes directly to Demelza. To sponsor Kevin’s Fifty@50 challenge, please donate at www.justgiving.com/kevinlower.

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SEAFORD KURLERS VISIT HAYLING ISLAND On the weekend of 2nd to 5th September, a group of Seaford Kurlers went to Lakeside Coastal Village, Hayling Island, which is a Warners holiday village.

Apart from excellent food and entertainment that Warners supply, there are a lot of sporting facilities, both outdoor and indoor. Most of the activities can be enjoyed by disabled and able-bodied folk alike. So we had many choices - bowling, swimming, kurling, darts, table tennis - too many to mention. We all had a great time.

On a more sporting note, we sent three teams to compete in the annual National Great Britain Kurling Association Championships, on 1st October.

This year the event was held at Folkestone. We all had to be up bright and early to leave the Downs Leisure Centre by coach at 7am. We did not run off with the Championship title - but we did not disgrace ourselves. It was a good but tiring day.

Our next social event is our annual Christmas Lunch. This will be at The Drove, Newhaven. We have been there a couple of times before and they have done us proud. It really is a great place for group celebrations. Thoroughly recommendable.

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As a club we are still growing, and as a trial we have decided to use the whole of the sports hall at the Downs Leisure Centre for the winter months. If successful, this will hopefully be able to continue.

Seaford Kurlers are an ESDA group - we meet every Tuesday at the Downs Leisure Centre at 2pm-4pm.

To find out more, contact Mrs June Wood, Secretary, 7 Landsdown Road, Seaford, BN25 3JS or tel. 01323 895376 or email June Wood at sally1989@tiscali.co.uk.

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Seaford’s latest bathroom and kitchen fitter Seaford has a new addition to its choice of bathroom and kitchen fitters in the form of Geert Swaans.

An experienced tradesman, Geert has recently relocated to the area from Dundee, and says of the move: “I am very excited to live in such a beautiful area of the country, I find the people here very friendly.

Moving here is a chance to do more bespoke work, which allows me to be more creative.”

Geert works independently, managing the whole project from start to finish himself. While in Dundee, he gained a prominent reputation for high quality work and a friendly, professional attitude.

Through the Trusted Trader in Dundee scheme, a city council Trading Standards service, clients were able to lead feedback and comments; “Geert was always prompt. He is very friendly and explained exactly the work involved. I am very satisfied. Will definitely use him in the future... Overall, brilliant service. Thank you” Allana, Dundee “Having put off getting a new kitchen for so long to avoid the upheaval, we were so pleased that we went with Geert to carry out the work. Excellent guy – no loud music – couldn’t be more helpful and we were delighted with the tidy, work man like caring end result. Highly recommend him.”

Beth, Newport.

Geert says of his work, “I like creating things. People are generally very excited about a new bathroom and kitchen. It’s rewarding to be the person giving them that. It’s great when people come home from a day’s work and I’m cleaning up and I see them excited about the work I’ve been doing in their house.”

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Geert doesn’t just install your bathroom or kitchen.

He can help with advice, the design and supply. He is also a member of ‘The Best of Brighton and Hove’ which represents the best businesses in the area.

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OUTWARD-LOOKING SEAFORD Seaford has been twinned with German town Bรถnningstedt since 1984. The Town Council is looking, quite rightly, at what value the town and its people place on this link, and what other areas of overseas co-operation the town might enjoy and benefit from.

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Links could be by email; exchange of photographs, newspapers, music or video; by personal visits; tourism links; or festivals of food, art or sport. There could even be links, probably using email and websites, with all the other Seafords world-wide!

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Ideas for types of future links, whether formal twinning, reciprocal visits, or electronic communication, would also be welcomed. For instance, would there be interest in a French link of some sort, to balance that with our German twin? Please drop brief details, and your contact information, by email to peterwhitecrier@hotmail.com, or by brief letter to Peter White c/o Seaford Town Council at 37 Church Street.

SUSSEX ROAMABILITY ROAM THE WETLANDS The variety and beauty of the Arundel Wetland Centre was enjoyed by our ramblers on a perfect day in September. The natural landscape of these wetlands is a pleasure quite apart from the wildlife. Water birds in their favoured surroundings are plentiful and attractive and all look healthy and completely at home here.

We took a free ride on the electric boat, silent so there was no disturbance. It was tranquil and informative with an expert guide as our boatman. We saw plenty of birds with their growing young. We even got a swift glimpse of the trail in the water made by a water vole. There are surprising little nooks along the paths where unexpected havens encourage us to linger. We enjoyed a timber summer house where wild flowers and plants were tastefully arranged describing their medicinal uses. These grow freely throughout the wetlands.

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WHAT’S ON In & Around Seaford NOVEMBER Tuesday 1st November Seaford Head Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Blatchington Monthly meeting and lunch for members and guests.

Tel: 01323 896373

Seaford Bonfire Society White Lion Hotel, Claremont Road 7pm. Membership and open committee meeting.

Annecy Catholic Primary School Quiz Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane, Seaford 7.45 - 8pm start. Every first Thursday. Incl. raffle. Max 6 in a team. £2 per person to enter.

Seaford Natural History Society All welcome.

St Luke’s Church Centre, Friday 4th Walmer Road Seaford Hard of Hearing Club 2.15pm. ‘Seven Sisters Country St James’ Clubhouse, Park’, by Alan Grey. Tel: 01323 11 Blatchington Rd, Seaford 491964 2pm. Audio visual presentation Seahaven Lioness Club Fashion by Seaford Photographic Society.

Tel: 01323 89862 Show WEA: Leonard da Vinci, Painter, Sculptor & Architect Seaford Baptist Church 2 - 5pm. Tutor Kay Blackburn.

Course fee £12. Tel: 01273 570146 or 01323 890201

Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road With ‘M & Co’ and ‘Exquisite You’. Proceeds to The Princess Royal Trust for Young Carers.

Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th Krissy of Sussex Christmas Fayre 25 Chyngton Way, Seaford 10am - 5pm. Hand-made Christmas gifts for the home and garden - ceramics, jewellery, cards, paintings, puddings, jams and preserves. Supporting ‘Help the Heroes’. Tel: 01323 872400 Sat 5th Oct - Thurs 17th ‘Half Wild and Wholly Tame’ by Colin Merrin Hop Gallery, Lewes Expressionist landscape painter with an interest in the emotional expression of colour and light.

Tues - Sat 10.30am to 5pm, Sun 12 to 5pm. Closed Mon. T: 01273 487744. www.hopgallery.com

12th and 19th at 2.30pm, seats £7. 2-for-the-price-of-1on11th.

Tickets from Sussex Eyecare, Broad St or Seaford Tourist Info Centre, Church Rd. Book early!

Saturday 12th Seaford National Trust Assoc.

Christmas Bazaar St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, Seaford 10 -11.30am. All your favourite stalls. Tel: 01323 896399.

East Dean NSPCC Christmas Fair. East Dean Village Hall, Village Green Lane, off Gilberts Drive, East Dean 10.30am - 3pm. Hand-made crafts and gifts, ceramics, jewellery, clothing, homemade Tuesday 8th cakes, preserves and puddings, Probus Club of Seaford wrapping paer, cards, express Seven Sisters Hotel, Alfriston Rd manicures. Free parking. £2 12 noon for 1pm lunch. Monthly entry inc. coffee and mince pie. meeting with 3-course meal and Disabled access. speaker. Tel: 01323 894858 or St Luke’s Christmas Fayre 01323 894073.

St Luke’s Church, Walmer Road Seaford Lecture & Literary Club 2 - 4pm. Meet Father Christmas, St Leonard’s Church Hall, face painting, tombola, raffle, gifts, Church Street home-made cakes and more. Tel 7.30 - 8.30pm. Illustrated lecture Edward on 01323 892443. on ‘A Brush with A R Quinton’ Seaford Twinning Association

by Hugh Miller. Tel: 01323 Quiz Evening with Fish & Chips 899932 or 893270 37 Church Street (Council Wednesday 9th Chamber), Seaford Seaford Women’s Institute 7.15 for 7.30pm. Admission and Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road quiz £1. Bring a team or join one 2pm. Monthly meeting on the night. Small prize. Fun and fund-raising family event! Fish Seaford District Stamp Club & chips at cost - ring Garry to Cross Way Church Hall, book food on 01424 201610.

Steyne Rd 7.15pm. A talk by Graham Booth Raffle. Bring your own drink.

Seaford Museum & Heritage Society Talk The Little Theatre, Steyne Rd 7.15 for 7.30pm. ‘‘Rotten’ Seaford Lecture & Literary Club Seaford, a Political History of the Town’ by Kevin Gordon. Tickets St Leonard’s Church Hall, £6, inc glass of wine, from the Church Street 7.30 - 8.30pm. Illustrated lecture museum or on the door.

Tel: 01323 898222 on ‘A Walk Around Alfriston’ by Kevin Gordon. Tel: 01323 899932 www.seafordmuseum.co.uk or 893270 Seaford Folk Club The Royal British Legion, East Blatchington Pond Claremont Road Conservation Society AGM 8pm. Duck Soup tbc. EnglishSt James’ Clubhouse, Canadian nu-folk ‘n roots band Blatchington Road comprised of Dann Quinn, 7.30pm. Do come along and support our work. There will be vocals and melodeon, Ian photo displays of past work. Free Kearey - bass, mandolin, dobro and piano and Adam Bushell refreshments. All welcome. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/pond. marimba and musical saw. has to be heard to be believed.

Wednesday 2nd www.seafordfolkclub.com on ‘Admiral Byrd’s Five Antarctic Silver Song Club - Sing For Your ‘Dr Scardo’ Voyages’. All stamp collectors Life Seaford Baptist Church, The Cinque Ports welcome. Tel: 01273 516897 Belgrave Road, Seaford 8pm. Local indie band. Free. www.seafordstampclub.co.uk 2 - 3.30pm. Free social singing www.facebook.com/drscardo for all older people & carers.

Friday 11th Refreshments inc. Tel: Barbara Saturday 5th Seaford Folk Club Cronk on 01323 897401.

Save The Children Autumn Fair The Royal British Legion, St Leonard’s Church, Church St Claremont Road The Wednesday Group 10am 12pm.

Tombola, raffle, 8pm. Wendy Arrowsmith sings Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd cakes and hand knitting from folk songs from the heart and 7.30pm. Meeting with Tony Seaford’s best bakers and accompanies with guitar and Palmer’. Tel: 01323 891003 knitters. sometimes whistle, bodhran, Thursday 3rd mandolin and accordian.

Lunchtime Concert U3A Seaford www.seafordfolkclub.com St Leonard’s Church, Church St Sutton Hall, Downs Leisure 1pm.

‘Catch as Catch Can’ Friday 11th - Saturday 19th Centre, Sutton Road Renaissance flute consort.

‘Key For Two’ 2 - 4pm. Guest speaker Neil A one-hour-long concert, free Seaford Little Theatre, Sadler ‘A Policeman’s Lot can be with a retiring collection.

Steyne Road quite an interesting one’.

Tel: 01323 894216 A wickedly funny play of Firework Fun Cradle Hill well-meant plans going astray.

Seaford Constitutional Club School car park, Lexden Road Directed by Samuel Nunn. Eves Crouch Lane, Seaford Gates open 6.15pm, display Fri 11th and Mon 14th - Fri 18th 8pm.

Simon Tree 7pm. Hot food, drinks and glow at 7.45pm, all seats £8. Mats Sat Tel: 01323 890087 items on sale. Tickets adults £5, children £4.

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Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane, Seaford 8pm. Tommy Giles Tel: 01323 890087

The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. TT’s. Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sunday 13th Remembrance Sunday and Parade Seaford War Memorial 11am. Organised by the British Legion.

Tuesday 15th Seaford Natural History Society St Luke’s Church Centre, Walmer Road 2.15pm. ‘Wetland Restoration’

by Fran Southgate.

Tel: 01323 491964 www.seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk

Seaford Lecture & Literary Club St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Street 7.30 - 8.30pm. Illustrated lecture on ‘Greek Islands’ by Patrick Coulcher. Tel: 01323 899932 or 893270

Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane, Seaford Open Day for Children in Need.

Coffee morning and evening quiz night, membership and party discounts.

Tel: 01323 890087

Wednesday 16th Seaford Museum & Heritage Society Talk Martello Tower, The Esplanade 2.30pm. ‘Sussex Monasteries’.

An illustrated talk by Michael Hughes. Tel: 01323 898222 www.seafordmuseum.co.uk

Lunchtime Concert St Leonard’s Church, Church St 1pm. Concert for Saint Cecilia’s Day with Buxted Symphony Orchestra. A one-hour-long concert, free with a retiring collection. Tel: 01323 894216

Seaford National Trust Assoc.

Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd 2.30pm. AGM followed by a talk by Natasha Sharma on ‘Birling Gap’. For more details tel Doreen on 01323 896399 Seaford Women’s Institute Diella’s Cafe 10.30am. Coffee club Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road 2pm. Scrabble group.

Friday 18th Pasta Evening with Seaford in Bloom Diella’s Restaurant, Dane Road 7pm. Menu includes Bruschetta, various pastas with sauces, garlic bread, dessert, coffee. Also a raffle. Tickets £15 must be pre-purchased from Diella’s or Fotobox, Broad St. Numbers limited, early booking advised. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sib Seaford Folk Club The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road 8pm. From Scotland, Dave Gibb is a fine interpreter of traditional and contemporary songs with a unique finger-picking style. www.seafordfolkclub.com The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Karaoke Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Saturday 19th Christmas Fayre for Seaford Local Committee of Cancer Research UK St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 10am - 12 noon. Raffle, Christmas cards, home-made cakes, tombola, gifts. Entry £1 inc coffee/tea and mince pies.

Children free. All welcome Bishopstone Art Group Craft Fair Bishopstone Parish Hall, Bishopstone Paintings, original prints, handmade cards and craft items. Free tea/coffee/biscuits and a raffle!

Oakleafe Guided Ramble and Nordic Walking Afternoon Walks from Cowden 1.50pm for 2pm. NW from The Fountain at Cowden. For more details tel: 07930 738034/ 01323 871554 or email: walking@ oakleafe.co.uk A Mix of Magical Musicals Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 2.30pm. The Concert Singers present songs from Gigi, My Fair Lady, Oklahoma, Pirates of Penzance. Tickets £8 from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, Church Street. Tel: 01273 783773 or at the door.

Saint Nicholas by Britten with Neil Jenkins Eastbourne College Chapel 10am - 12 noon. Musical directors Gordon Bull and Brian Newman. Neil Jenkins with The Grove Singers of London, The Chorale and the Orchestra of Sussex, organists Amanda and John Lockyer and Anne Parkin from John Rutter’s CBSO. Tickets £8/£12 from choir members, on the door or tel 01323 490886.

The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Club Disco Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th Exhibition of New Work by Andrew Dandridge The English Wine Centre, Alfriston Road, Berwick 10am - 5pm. One of the south’s most successful artists exhibits his paintings of Sussex Downs and the surrounding coutryside.

Admission free. Tel: 01323 891434 or 07791 933531 email: andrew@andrewdandridge.co.uk, www.andrewdandridge.co.uk Seaford Model Railway Show Newlands School, Eastbourne Rd Sat10am - 5pm, Sun 10am - 4pm.

15 layouts in most popular guages.

Trade stands & refreshments.

Adults £3.50, child/OAP £2.

Saturday 19th - Sunday 30th Rachel Clarke ‘New Work’ Hop Gallery, Lewes Screen prints, linocuts and drawings inspired by her travels in the UK and abroad. Mon - Sat 10.30am to 5pm, Sun 12 to 5pm. Tel: 01273 487744. www.hopgallery.com Tuesday 22nd Seaford Lecture & Literary Club. St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Street 7.30 - 8.30pm. Illustrated lecture on the ‘Wildlife of the West Indies’ by Ian Rumley-Dawson.

Tel: 01323 899932 or 893270 Wednesday 23rd Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road 2.15pm. Gardening club Thursday 24th Seaford & District Horticultural Society St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, Seaford 7pm. AGM with reports, elections, news for 2012, awards and grand raffle, plus refreshments. Tel. 01323 898733. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sdhs Friday 25th Seaford Folk Club The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road 8pm. Kath Tait. She quotes “I got beautiful, annoying, vegetarian, anti-establishmentarian, rebellious, libellous, carnivorous and murderous songs!”. www.seafordfolkclub.com Christmas Indulgence, Pre-Prom Evening Seaford Head Community College 7 - 10pm. Christmas shopping, beauty treatments, gifts and enjoy a glass of wine plus more.

Free entry. Tel: 01323 890462.

The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 7 - 10pm. Quiz Night Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Saturday 26th Big Autumn Tree Plant Chyngton Ave & Saltwood Rd On or about the 26th. Contact walter.tilyard@btinternet.com for details and confirmation.

Churches Together Life Exhibition St Leonard’s Church, Church Street 10am - 3pm. Come and discover this multi-media experience. free and suitable for all ages. Visit lasts approx 1 hour.

Christmas Fayre Cradle Hill School car park, Lexden Road 1 - 4pm. Our winter wonderland with plenty of stalls, games and refreshments. Father Christmas will be in his grotto and the elves in our toy factory!

Everyone welcome. Entry 50p per adult. Enquiries on 07801 686846 or panda25a@hotmail. com.

Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane, Seaford 8pm. Perfect Harmony Tel: 01323 890087 The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Iron Tyger Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Musical Showtime - An Evening of Music, Fun & Laughter Seaford Head Community College Theatre, Arundel Rd 7pm - 9.30pm. With Richard Bower and Rosalie Birchmore.

Tickets £6 incl. refreshments at 01273 512771.

Sat 26th Nov - Sun 4th Dec Christmas Arts & Crafts Crypt Gallery, Church St 11am - 5pm. Seaford’s artists and makers selling high-quality hand-made Christmas gifts - textiles, jewellery, ceramics, paper craft, paintings and Christmas decorations and a children’s lucky dip.

Tuesday 29th Seaford Lecture & Literary Club St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Street 7.30 - 8.30pm. Illustrated lecture on the ‘Alpine Adventures’ by Cliff Dargonne. Tel: 01323 899932 or 893270 Wednesday 30th Seaford Gardening Club Clinton Centre, Clinton Place (rear entrance) 7pm. A talk by Mr Michael Hoad on ‘Weald to Walland’. Visitors £2 or join for the year at £10.

Tel: 01323 491331. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sgc Weds 30th Nov & Thur 1st Dec The Snow Dragon Annecy Catholic Primary School, Sutton Ave 4pm and 6.30pm. Lasts approx 1 hr. Suitable for 3+ years.

Tickets £4. Refreshments for sale.

Compiled with assistance from Seaford Tourist Information Centre and Lewes District Council.

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WHAT’S ON Weekly

2nd Tuesday of month Seaford Self Advocacy Group Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd Gospelish Choir Every Day Mon - Sun 5.15 - 6.45pm. Group for The Archway, Blatchington Rd Denton Indoor Bowls Club adults with a learning disability.

12.30 - 2pm and 8 - 9.30pm.

Denton Island, Newhaven Tel. Carol McAuley on 07717 £5 per session. Tel 01323 897590 9am - 9pm. New members 766950 www.thearchway-seaford.co.uk welcome. Tel Kate: 01273 Seahaven Lioness Club 305211 or Frank: 01323 873015 Seaford Constitutional Club The Old Plough, Church St, Crouch Lane Mondays Seaford, Function Room Cribbage & Line Dancing.

Weight Watchers 7.30pm. Monthly meeting. Tel: Tel: 01323 890087 60 Plus Club, Downs Leisure 0845 833 2796 www.npslions.

Centre 2nd Monday of Month co.uk 9.45am. Join us and relax with Seaford Netball Club Seaford Wine Club 60 Plus Club a cup of coffee or tea. Leader Newlands Sports Hall, Downs Leisure Centre Sally 01273 605749. www.

Eastbourne Road 8pm. Wine tasting, talks and weightwatchers.co.uk 7 - 9pm. New members social evenings. New members welcome. Tel Clare for more Seaford Women’s Institute welcome. Tel Sue Roebuck: Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road details on 01323 894648 or 01323 491931 07724 956649 10am - 12pm. Art group 4th Tuesday of month Mon, Tues & Thurs Every other Monday: PlaySeahaven Branch of Royal Pilates - Movement for Life Reading Group.

Airforces Association Over 60s Mon & Tues: 9.30am - Seaford Seaford Stroke & Caring Club Club, Downs LeisureCentre St James’ Centre, Blatchington Rd small group. Tues: 7.30pm 7.30pm. All ex-members and mixed ability, Alfriston War 2 - 4pm. Slides, music, quizzes, friends of RAF welcome. Tel: Memorial Hall.

Thurs: 9.30am bingo, tea and homemade cakes.

01323 894763 or come along. mixed ability, Chyngton School, Some transport available. Tel Seaford Book Group Joyce Woodgate: 01323 894547 Milberg Road. 7.30pm - Seaford 7.30pm. We welcome new small group. Tel 01323 873309 Mitchell House Monday Tea members. For more information Line Dancing Club Lexden Drive contact seafordbooklovers@ 3 - 4.30pm. Tea, chat and a game Mon: St Luke’s Church. 10am hotmail.co.uk Beg. 11.15am Impr.

Tues & Thurs: or two. 50p and extra charge to Seaford Sweethearts WI St Andrew’s Parish Church. 6pm play games (for prize funding).

Claremont Hall, Claremont Rd Beg. Tel: 01273 470456 Tel Alison: 01323 891804 8pm. Monthly meeting. Events Mon, Weds & Thurs St John Ambulance Cadets include circus skills workshop, Headquarters, Little Place Lane Body Vibes BBQ, self defence, sugar craft and Windover Fitness, Milton Street 6 - 7pm. (10 to 17 yrs) Christmas wreath making and nr Alfriston Contact tel: 07817 604279 cocktail night. New members Tone, Shape ‘n Stretch Exercise Monday: 10am, Wednesday: welcome. www.seafordwi.co.uk 7pm and 8pm, Thursday: Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Tuesdays - twice monthly 5.30pm and 7.30pm.

Tel: 01323 6 - 7pm. Beginners welcome.

Friendly Hour 871554/07930 738034.

Free first class.

Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd Mon & Thurs Tel: Claire 07711 890956 2.30 - 3.30pm. Talks on a variety Air Cadets Junior Netball Club of subjects. Transport can be 1218 Sqn. Air Training Corps Newlands Sports Hall, arranged. Tel: Iris Ward on Transit Road, Newhaven Eastbourne Road 01323 890977 7 9.30pm.

Aged 13 to 17 and 6.30 - 7.30pm. looking for new Tues, Weds & Thurs interested in aviation? Come members, girls aged 11 to 16.

Slimming World along any eve. Tel: 01273 513218 Tel Clare for more details on Seaford Constitutional Club 01323 894648 or 07724 956649 Line Dancing with Studio In Line Tuesdays: 5.30pm & 7.30pm with Mon: 6.45 - 10pm. Seaford Boxercise Beginners Brenda.

Constitutional Club.

All levels Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Wednesdays: 9.30am with Charlie. welcome. £4.70.

Thurs: 10am 7 - 8pm. Beginners welcome.

Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 12pm. Downs Leisure Centre.

Free first class.

Thursdays: 7.30pm with Brenda.

All levels. £4.50. 6.45 - 7.45pm.

Tel: Claire 07711 890956 Tel Brenda on 01323 325648 Cradle Hill School. Beginners Seaford Choral Society or Charlie on 01323 492904 7.45 - 9.30pm. All levels.

Cradle Hill School Tuesdays & Thursdays £4.70. Tel: 01323 873558 7.15 - 9.15pm.

Ballroom Blitz Tuesdays Weekly rehearsals Tues 11am: Shakespeare Hall, Ballet & Limbapop Tel: 01323 492791 Newhaven. Tues 2.30pm: The www.seaford-choral-society.com Nikki Bond School of Dance, Archway, Blatchington Road, Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road.

Seaford & District Folk Dance Seaford, Thurs 9.15am: URC Hall, All ages. Free trial class.

Group Sutton Hall, Downs Alfriston. Tel 07786 425758.

Tel: 01323 492795/07703 485348 Leisure Centre Seaford Rugby Football Club Parent and Toddlers Group 7.45pm. New members Salts Recreation Ground St Peter’s Church Chapel Rms welcome. Tel: 01273 516668 7 - 9pm. Recruiting new players 9 - 11am. Open to all or 01273 585551 for two teams in the Sussex leagues. Come along or contact Paul Burns, club captain on Please mention Seaford Scene when contacting advertisers 07732 202208 102 Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road 9.30 - 10.30am Tai Chi 2 - 4pm Craft/Social Group Coffee Morning The Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 10am - 12pm. Coffee, tea and biscuit, 70p. Raising funds for the proposed building work at the centre. Tel: 01323 873262 Lipreading Classes St James’ Clubhouse Mornings. Tel 01323 898628 email: bcarter29@btinternet.com Seaford Kurlers Downs Leisure Centre 2 - 4pm. All welcome. Tel: Mrs June Wood on 01323 895376 Seaford Collective Choir Seaford Head Community College 3.30 - 4.30pm. 12 to 17yrs. www.thearchway-seaford.co.uk Aerobics For Beginners Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road.

6.30 - 7.30pm. Relaxed friendly and fun aerobic, conditioning and body toning class. Starts Sept 13th. Tel: 07973 441074, bushellkelly@hotmail.com St John Ambulance Badgers & Adults Headquarters, Little Place Lane Badgers (6 to 10 yrs) 5.45 7.15pm, Adults (17+ yrs) 7.30 - 9.30pm. Tel: 07817 604279 Seaford Lecture & Literary Club St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 7.30 - 8.30pm. Illustrated lectures by well-known speakers on a wide range of subjects. From Oct to March. Tel 01323 899932 or 893270.

Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Whist. Tel: 01323 890087 1st Tuesday of month Civil Service Pensioners Alliance Blatchington House, Firle Road 10am. Seaford CSPA meeting.

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

Seahaven (Afternoon) Trefoil Guild Afternoon Meeting St Leonard’s Church Hall 2.30 - 4.30pm. Tel: 01323 897959 Royal Naval Association, Seaford Royal British Legion Club 8pm. All serving and ex-service members and friends welcome.

Seaford Head Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Blatchington Monthly lunch for members and guests. Tel: 01323 896373

Seaford Musical Theatre The Barn Theatre 7.30pm. Rehearsals Tues & Thurs evenings - new members welcome. Tel: 01273 581912 Tuesdays & Fridays Zumba The Archway Arts Centre Blatchington Road Tues: 10 - 11am. Fri: 6.30 7.30pm. Tel 07786 425758 12-Week Community Weight Loss Challenge The Wellness Centre, 18 Church Street, Seaford 9.30am and 6.30pm. Open daily for free wellness evaluations by appointment. Tel: 01323 325060 or 07969 041865 www.herbal-lifestyle.org.uk Seaford Bridge Club Downs Leisure Centre Tuesdays:1.30 - 5pm. Duplicate bridge in a friendly atmosphere for intermediates and above.

Fridays: 6.30 - 10pm. Duplicate bridge for intermediate and above players. Tel: 01323 893022 Email:lesliefowle@tiscali.co.uk Tues/Weds/Thurs/Fri Pilates The Archway Arts Centre, Blatchington Road Tues & Thurs evenings Weds, Thurs & Fri mornings Tel Tricia 07941 922129 www.pilatesofseaford.co.uk Wednesdays Seaford Handbell Ringers St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd 10am - 12.30pm or 2 - 4pm.

New members welcome.

Tel Joe on 01323 893878 Exchange Community Garden Crouch Gardens next to the Peace Garden 9.30am - 1pm. All are welcome to visit, volunteer or just enjoy the garden.

Coffee Morning & Bring and Buy St Luke’s Church Hall, Walmer Rd 10am - 12 noon Tel: Chris on 01323 892969 East Dean Farmers’ Market East Dean Village Hall 10am - 12.30pm. 01323 423481 Contemporary Choir The Archway, Blatchington Rd 12.30pm. and 8pm. £5 per 1.5hr session. Tel 01323 897590 www.thearchway-seaford.co.uk The Rotary Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd 12.45 for 1pm. Weekly meeting.

Come and Play Kingswell, 115 -117 Vale Road Home of the Community Church 1.30 - 2.30pm. Free play sessions for parents with pre-school children, school term-time only.

Stay on for a drink. Contact 01323 492833 or visit: www. kings-well.org.uk/kingswell/new_ pages/come_and_play.htm The Wednesday Fellowship The Clinton Centre, Clinton Place, Seaford 2.30 - 3.30pm. Variety of speakers and subjects, musical afternoons, talks of local interest.

All welcome. Tel: 01323 898068 Weight Watchers Seaford Constitutional Club 5pm. Contact Karen on 07891 450587 or 01273 476565 U3A Recorder Group St James’ Clubhouse 2 - 4pm. Contact Maggie Jakeman on 01323 895552 Seaford Musical Theatre Juniors The Barn Theatre 6 - 8pm. Rehearsals for 8 to 17 year olds. To book a place for rehearsals tel: 07710 426321 or email: smtjuniors@hotmail.co.uk Southdown Bridge Club 60+ Club, Downs Leisure Centre 6.30 - 9.45pm. Friendly duplicate bridge for any age.

Tel: 01323 892171/492146 Seaford’s Playford Dance Group St Peter’s Church Hall 7 - 9pm. Dancing from past eras.

Tel Caroline: 01323 492310 Arriba! Weight Loss Challenge WellnessWorks, 1st Floor, 38 Church Street 7.30 - 8.30pm. Join the fun!

Shape up for good health! For men and women of all ages, shapes and sizes. Tel 01323 897671 Seaford Little Theatre Workshop & Social Evening Steyne Road 7.30 - 10pm (except during productions). Set building, props and backstage activities.

Tel 01323 894304 2nd Weds of the month Seaford ME/CFS Meetings The Pavilion Cafe, Dane Road 11am. A local ME/CFS group.

Tel: 01323 896741 www.seaford.me.uk 3rd Weds of the month Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Klondyke Whist. Tel: 01323 890087

Weds, Thurs, Sat Seahaven Yoga The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd Weds 6.30pm, Sat 9.30am Summerhayes Centre, Marshall Lane Newhaven Thurs 6.15pm.

Gentle traditional yoga. Tel 07983 622840/01273 512170 rosie-waters@tiscali.co.uk www.vajrasatiyoga.co.uk www.yoga-portal.co.uk Thursdays Newhaven Country Market Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven 9.45am - 1pm. Homemade produce, free-range eggs, fresh fish, plants, crafts, café and more.

Coffee Pot Chyngton Methodist Church Hall 10 - 11.30am. Assorted items on sale. Disabled access. Friendly atmosphere. Tel: 01323 897799 Wave Leisure Health Walks From Downs Leisure Centre 10.30am. Every Thursday Tel: 01323 490011

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Yoga Classes for the Less Able St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd 11am - 12pm. Organised by the Seaford Group of the Eastbourne & South Wealden Multiple Sclerosis Society. Led by a trained yoga teacher, exercises are designed for the floor and chair. £4 per lesson. For more info tel. 01323 651364 Whist Drive St Thomas More Roman Catholic Church Hall 1.45pm. Admission £1.50 inc. tea and biscuits. Beginners and all welcome. Tel: 01323 490747 Children’s Community Club Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 3.30 - 5pm. Fun, games and craft for children aged 7 to 11yrs in term time. £1.50 per week.

Tel: 01323 897884/873011 Seaford Children’s Choir Archway, Blatchington Road 3.45. 5 to 8yrs and 9 to 12yrs. £4. www.thearchway-seaford. co.uk Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Tea dance with Peter Harvey.

Ballroom & Latin classes with Studio Tempo. Tel: 01273 476565.

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Facial Fridays WellnessWorks, 1st Floor, 38 Church Street Test our vitamin-enriched skin care range, nourish your skin through diet and leave with a skin-care plan suited to your age and lifestyle. Call to book a free consultation on: 01323 897671 Line Dancing St James’ Clubhouse, Blatchington Road 6 - 6.30pm: Free half hour step tuition, 6.30 - 7.30pm: Beginners and improvers, 7.30 - 9pm: Improvers to intermediates.

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Free first class. Tel: 07711 890956 Seaford Photographic Society Chyngton Methodist Church Hall September to June. 7.45pm. www.seafordphotosoc.co.uk

2nd Friday of month Little Acorn Machine Knitting Club Baptist Church, Belgrave Rd 2 - 4pm. Tel: Shirley Bone on 01323 492034 or email: shirleybone@ymail.com Alternate Fridays Seaford Art Club Downs Leisure Centre 2 - 4pm. New members welcome. Bring samples of your work. Not suitable for beginners.

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Tel: 01323 895223 1st and 3rd Saturdays Seahaven St John Ambulance Coffee Morning Headquarters, Little Place Lane 10am - 12 noon 4th Sat of the month Southdown Society of Recorder Players St James’ Clubhouse 2 - 5pm. Contact Susan Mildenhall 01273 302131 susan.mildenhall@virgin.net Sundays Seaford Rugby Football Club Junior Training Salts Recreation Ground 10.30am -12pm. Ages ranging from 6 to 16, a friendly but ambitious squad. Come along or tel 07818 438378 Royal Antidiluvian Order of Buffaloes. The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road 3pm. Weekly meetings Tel: 01323 325121 l.dmurray@yahoo.co.uk Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Bingo. Tel: 01323 890087 Last Sunday of month SussexRoamAbility A club for disabled people who like to explore the countryside.

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Friday 4th November 2011 7.15 for 7.30pm Tickets £6 include a glass of wine from Seaford Museum or at the door.

The small seaside town of Seaford may be something of a quiet backwater today (described in Private Eye in June 2011 as a “run-down seaside resort”) but it certainly had a lively political past.

In the 13th century, Seaford was a Cinque Port and thus entitled to return two Members of Parliament.

By the eighteenth century this fact was exploited by local landowners such as the Pelham family, who used their influence to ensure that only their favoured candidates were elected. Seaford became a “Rotten Borough” where, to be elected, you simply needed enough money to bribe the electorate. In those days you were only entitled to vote if you paid local taxes so the local council assisted the gentry by declining to accept taxes from political opponents.

This led to all manner of shenanigans and on more than one occasion there were even riots on election day. This did not prevent many interesting characters being elected, a naval hero and no less than three Prime Ministers.

In his lecture “Rotten Seaford” local historian and parliamentary guide, Kevin Gordon will tell the story of the politics of Seaford from Cinque Port Corporation to Town Council and from Geoffrey Cuckoo MP to Norman Baker MP (our first and most recent representative in Parliament.)

This lecture is part of Parliament Week (31st Oct to 6th Nov 2011). For further details go to www.parliamentweek.org. For information about Seaford Museum see www.seafordmuseum.co.uk

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